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How did a freshly looted Egyptian antiquity end up in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? Why did it take Kim Kardashian to crack the case? And how much of what you see in any museum is stolen? (Part 1 of “Stealing Art Is Easy. Giving It Back Is Hard,” first published in 2023.)   SOURCES: Andrea Bayer, deputy director of collections and administration at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Matthew Bogdanos, assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit. Patty Gerstenblith, professor emeritus of law at DePaul University College of Law. Jim Marrone, staff data scientist at StubHub. Victoria Reed, Bettina Burr chair for provenance at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.   RESOURCES: "Is the Metropolitan Museum of Art Displaying Objects That Belong to Native American Tribes?" by Kathleen Sharp (ProPublica, 2023). "More Than 1,000 Artifacts in Metropolitan Museum of Art Catalog Linked to Alleged Looting and Trafficking Figures," by Spencer Woodman, Malia Politzer, Delphine Reuter, and Namrata Sharma (International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, 2023). "The Art Market 2022: An Art Basel & UBS Report," by Clare McAndrew (2022). "The Tomb Raiders of the Upper East Side," by Ariel Sabar (The Atlantic, 2021). "Kim Kardashian's Met Gala Photo Helped Solve Looted Gold Egyptian Coffin Case," by Samantha Ibrahim (New York Post, 2021). "Tracking and Disrupting the Illicit Antiquities Trade With Open-Source Data," by Matthew Sargent, James V. Marrone, Alexandra Evans, Bilyana Lilly, Erik Nemeth, and Stephen Dalzell (RAND Corporation, 2020). "Provenience and Provenance Intersecting with International Law in the Market for Antiquities," by Patty G. Gerstenblith (North Carolina Journal of International Law, 2020).   EXTRAS: "The Hidden Side of the Art Market," series by Freakonomics Radio (2021). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A nighttime Bigfoot expedition in Oakridge, Oregon takes an unexpected turn when multiple participants report mysterious lights moving through the forest. Area 58 Museum founder Priscilla Roseman-Davidson shares new information from Sasquatch Summerfest 2026, recounts her own unforgettable midnight encounter involving multiple sets of glowing eyes, and reveals why the Oakridge area continues to generate some of the most compelling Bigfoot reports in the Pacific Northwest.From Packard Creek Campground and Hills Creek Reservoir to the deep forests surrounding Oakridge, this episode explores firsthand experiences, historical reports, and the remarkable legacy of legendary Bigfoot researcher Peter Byrne. If you're fascinated by authentic witness testimony and one of America's most active Sasquatch hotspots, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Resources:Area 58 Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572788733343Area 58 Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@Area58MuseumFestival information here:https://www.sasquatchsummerfest.com

The Motoring Historian, Jon Summers, drives between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis on a museum tour, focusing on the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum housed in the remaining Auburn factory. He frames museums as “a bunch of stuff” versus curated stories, then seeks the Duesenberg creation myth, especially the engineering behind the Model J. He recounts Duesenberg history: self-taught brothers Fred and Augie from bicycles and racing; the Model A's four-wheel hydraulic brakes and inline eight; WWI aero-engine work including a V16; and E.L. Cord buying the company, keeping Fred as chief engineer, and commissioning the Model J, with styling contributions from Leaming. He praises the car quantity, Auburn evolution exhibits, hood ornaments, and Buehrig clay-modeling offices, but criticizes crowded displays, awkward mannequins, and intrusive volunteer “gallery hosting,” comparing lessons to the Studebaker Museum and Indiana's component-based auto industry. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 The Road Trip Museum Quest 01:08 What Makes a Museum? 02:37 ACD Origins and Myth, and Why Duesenberg Mattered 05:23 Showroom Vibes and Ornaments 06:42 Model J Design and Craft 09:19 Auburn Roots and Studebaker Link 09:58 Is the Museum Any Good? 12:07 Duesenberg Tech Breakthroughs 13:45 Did the Story Land? 20:21 Lifestyle Ads and Model J Styling 23:26 Docents and Interrupted Viewing 29:50 Studebaker Wagon Creation Myth 34:56 Indiana vs Detroit Making Cars 38:51 Baseball Hall of Fame Parallel 41:09 How to Curate the Magic: Storytelling vs Visual Aids 44:34 Credits and Network Outro ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel. Copyright Jon Summers, The Motoring Historian. This content is also available via jonsummers.net. This episode is part of the Motoring Podcast Network and has been republished with permission.

Welcome to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, Howard Fox takes us to the heart of Barstow, California, where he sits down in the cool comfort of the family-run Crave Kaffee Haus with Eugene Butticci, Executive Director of the Barstow Chamber of Commerce, and his daughter Yvonne Butticci, Owner of Crave Kaffee..In this episode, we dive into the welcoming vibe of Barstow's local businesses, explore how the Main Street murals and Route 66 festivities bring history and community pride to life, and uncover the impact of major projects shaping the region's future. Along the way, Eugene Butticci shares insights on economic development, hidden gems for visitors, and what makes Barstow a destination worth more than just a roadside stop. Plus, Yvonne Butticci reveals how their coffee shop has become a true home away from home for locals and travelers alike.DISCUSSION1. Introduction of Guests and Their ConnectionEugene Butticci introduced as Executive Director of Barstow Chamber (00:37)Discussion of affiliation with Crave Kaffee Haus( 01:12)Eugene shares it's his daughter's business and a family-run operationYvonne Butticci introduced as daughter, provides details on family involvementDescription of the coffee house atmosphere and hospitality (01:57)2. Crave Kaffee Haus: Branding and Social MediaYvonne explains their presence on Facebook and Instagram, spelling out the unique brand (02:32)3. Eugene Butticci's Journey with the Chamber of CommerceOrigin with the Chamber, starting as ambassador in 2014 (03:23)Background: Not originally from Barstow, from Buffalo, NY (03:45)Explanation of becoming a Chamber ambassador after job loss (04:49)Importance of maintaining visibility in the community4. The Role and Impact of the Chamber in BarstowPurpose of the Chamber: Supporting business community membership (05:19)Major local initiatives:Main Street USA Festival (05:46)Background and expected impact from Route 66 centennial (07:21)Anticipated growth in attendance and community outreach (07:37)Barstow International Gateway (BIG) Project (06:00)Project overview: Inland port, 20,000 jobs, large economic boost (06:14)Anticipated demands for local services (hotels, groceries, restaurants) (06:46)Expansion in logistics and warehousing (07:07)5. Details on Main Street USA FestivalDate/timeline for event: October 9 and 10 (09:16)Activities and highlights:Car show expansion, inclusion of modern and off-highway vehicles (08:39)Children's area with train rides, jump houses, water slides, sponsored by BNSF (08:56)National Miss Route 66 contest moved to October 9, allowing for more mingling (09:24)Theater production of "Grapes of Wrath" and reference to “Mother Road” (10:04)Events held at historic Harvey House (10:27)6. The Role of Murals in Barstow's Tourism and Community IdentityEvolution into historical, cultural draw and tourist attraction (11:40)Murals as economic anchor: Encouraging travelers to stop, visit, and spend in Barstow (12:26)Parallels with mural programs in other towns (13:21)Pride in Main Street Murals' achievements (12:58)7. Downtown Barstow Revitalization ProjectsUpcoming renovations in pocket park and Main Street visual improvements (14:28)Timeline: noticeable transformation within four months (14:18)Notes on multi-phase approach as funding becomes available (14:52)8. Changing Perceptions of BarstowYvonne describes Barstow as more than a stopover “gas up and go” town (15:14)Promotion of local hidden gems (murals, local culture, hospitality) (15:23)Impact of detours (e.g., traffic on I-15) encouraging travelers to check out Barstow (15:36)9. Community Engagement and AmbassadorshipImportance of local “brand ambassadors” (16:27)Value of volunteers and residents in enhancing visitor experience (16:39)10. Eugene's Personal Reflections and "Aha" MomentsPersonal awe at connections and opportunities through Chamber leadership (17:16)Example of event access: NASA/Goldstone Deep Space Network facility (17:54)Experience transitioning to Barstow from Orange County (18:34)Comparisons of SoCal travel times and Barstow's central location (19:19)Appreciation for Barstow's scenery and proximity to nature and federal lands (19:32)11. Local Recreation and ExplorationDiscovery of Rainbow Basin and other local excursions (20:24)Emphasis on Barstow as a base for outdoor adventures (19:52)LEARN MOREThank you to Main Street Murals for facilitating the today's tour and the interviews - https://mainstreetmurals.com/To learn more Barstow, its calendar of events, and how to do business locally, visit the Barstow Chamber's website at https://barstowchamber.com/Check out Crave Kaffe Haus' website at https://cravecoffeerte66.com/, or on these social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Crave-Kaffee-61564514467253/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravekaffeeLearn more about Bartow, and its rich history by visiting:The Historic Harvey House:https://www.barstowca.org/residents/harvey-house-information.Route 66 Museum:https://www.motherroadmuseum.com/NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KeywordsEugene Butticci, Barstow Chamber of Commerce, Yvonne Butticci, Crave Kaffee Haus, Jane Laraman-Brockhurs, Mainstreet Murals, Barstow, Barstow History, Route 66, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview#EugeneButticci #BarstowChamberofCommerce #YvonneButticci #CraveKaffeeHaus #JaneLaramanBrockhurst #MainStreetMurals #Barstow #BarstowHistory #Route66 #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterviewMy Favorite Podcast Tools:  Production by DescriptHosting BuzzsproutShow Notes by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageBe a Podcast Guest by PodMatchBanner Customization by Nano Banana & Canva

[REBROADCAST FROM February 10, 2026] For over 20 years, truck driver Joe Macken worked to make a model of New York City, building by building, block by block. He finished in 2025, and after his kids encouraged him to post about the project online, Macken quickly went viral, garnering millions of views. The result of that publicity is a new exhibit open at the Museum of the City of New York, 'He Built This City: Joe Macken's Model,' which displays Macken's creation in full for the first time in New York City. Macken discusses his inspiration for the project alongside curator Elisabeth Sherman.  Photo by David Lurvey/MCNY: Joe Macken, New York City Model (detail), 2004–2025.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Media Referenced in this Episode: Bee Movie. Dir. Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner. 2007. “A Complete History of Bee Movie's Many, Many Memes" by Paris Martineau. New York Magazine. November 2nd, 2017. “Bee Movie: A Seinfeldian Society” by Joe Strike. Animation World. November 2nd, 2007. “How Bee Movie Won 2016” by Laura Bradley. Vanity Fair. December 30th, 2016. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “A Series of Voicemails Left on Jerry Seinfeld's Answering Machine by one Stephen Sondheim, Composer of Musical Theater and Lover of Bees” // Written by A.J. Ditty and Brian Alford // feat. David Armstrong as “Stephen Sondheim” and Brian Alford as “Jerry” Episode edited by Brian Alford. Interstitial edited by A.J. Ditty. Produced by Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty, and Brian Alford. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Yellow, black. Ooh, black and yellow! Let's shake it up a little. Barry! Breakfast is ready! Coming! Hang on a second. Hello? - Barry? - Adam? - Can you believe this is happening? - I can't. I'll pick you up. Looking sharp. Use the stairs. Your father paid good money for those. Sorry. I'm excited. Here's the graduate. We're very proud of you, son. A perfect report card, all B's. Very proud. Ma! I got a thing going here. - You got lint on your fuzz. - Ow! That's me! - Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000. - Bye! Barry, I told you, stop flying in the house! - Hey, Adam. - Hey, Barry. - Is that fuzz gel? - A little. Special day, graduation. Never thought I'd make it. Three days grade school, three days high school. Those were awkward. Three days college. I'm glad I took a day and hitchhiked around the hive. You did come back different. - Hi, Barry. - Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good. - Hear about Frankie? - Yeah. - You going to the funeral? - No, I'm not going. Everybody knows, sting someone, you die. Don't waste it on a squirrel. Such a hothead. I guess he could have just gotten out of the way. I love this incorporating an amusement park into our day. That's why we don't need vacations. Boy, quite a bit of pomp… under the circumstances. - Well, Adam, today we are men. - We are! - Bee-men. - Amen! Hallelujah! Students, faculty, distinguished bees, please welcome Dean Buzzwell. Welcome, New Hive City graduating class of… …9:15. That concludes our ceremonies. And begins your career at Honex Industries! Will we pick our job today? I heard it's just orientation. Heads up! Here we go. Keep your hands and antennas inside the tram at all times. - Wonder what it'll be like? - A little scary. Welcome to Honex, a division of Honesco and a part of the Hexagon Group. This is it! Wow. Wow. We know that you, as a bee, have worked your whole life to get to the point where you can work for your whole life. Honey begins when our valiant Pollen Jocks bring the nectar to the hive. Our top-secret formula is automatically color-corrected, scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured into this soothing sweet syrup with its distinctive golden glow you know as… Honey! - That girl was hot. - She's my cousin! - She is? - Yes, we're all cousins. - Right. You're right. - At Honex, we constantly strive to improve every aspect of bee existence. These bees are stress-testing a new helmet technology. - What do you think he makes? - Not enough. Here we have our latest advancement, the Krelman. - What does that do? - Oatches that little strand of honey that hangs after you pour it. Saves us millions. Oan anyone work on the Krelman? Of course. Most bee jobs are small ones. But bees know that every small job, if it's done well, means a lot. But choose carefully because you'll stay in the job you pick for the rest of your life. The same job the rest of your life? I didn't know that. What's the difference? You'll be happy to know that bees, as a species, haven't had one day off in 27 million years. So you'll just work us to death? We'll sure try. Wow! That blew my mind! “What's the difference?” How can you say that? One job forever? That's an insane choice to have to make. I'm relieved. Now we only have to make one decision in life. But, Adam, how could they never have told us that? Why would you question anything? We're bees. We're the most perfectly functioning society on Earth. You ever think maybe things work a little too well here? Like what? Give me one example. I don't know. But you know what I'm talking about. Please clear the gate. Royal Nectar Force on approach. Wait a second. Oheck it out. - Hey, those are Pollen Jocks! - Wow. I've never seen them this close. They know what it's like outside the hive. Yeah, but some don't come back. - Hey, Jocks! - Hi, Jocks! You guys did great! You're monsters! You're sky freaks! I love it! I love it! - I wonder where they were. - I don't know. Their day's not planned. Outside the hive, flying who knows where, doing who knows what. You can'tjust decide to be a Pollen Jock. You have to be bred for that. Right. Look. That's more pollen than you and I will see in a lifetime. It's just a status symbol. Bees make too much of it. Perhaps. Unless you're wearing it and the ladies see you wearing it. Those ladies? Aren't they our cousins too? Distant. Distant. Look at these two. - Oouple of Hive Harrys. - Let's have fun with them. It must be dangerous being a Pollen Jock. Yeah. Once a bear pinned me against a mushroom! He had a paw on my throat, and with the other, he was slapping me! - Oh, my! - I never thought I'd knock him out. What were you doing during this? Trying to alert the authorities. I can autograph that. A little gusty out there today, wasn't it, comrades? Yeah. Gusty. We're hitting a sunflower patch six miles from here tomorrow. - Six miles, huh? - Barry! A puddle jump for us, but maybe you're not up for it. - Maybe I am. - You are not! We're going 0900 at J-Gate. What do you think, buzzy-boy? Are you bee enough? I might be. It all depends on what 0900 means. Hey, Honex! Dad, you surprised me. You decide what you're interested in? - Well, there's a lot of choices. - But you only get one. Do you ever get bored doing the same job every day? Son, let me tell you about stirring. You grab that stick, and you just move it around, and you stir it around. You get yourself into a rhythm. It's a beautiful thing. You know, Dad, the more I think about it, maybe the honey field just isn't right for me. You were thinking of what, making balloon animals? That's a bad job for a guy with a stinger. Janet, your son's not sure he wants to go into honey! - Barry, you are so funny sometimes. - I'm not trying to be funny. You're not funny! You're going into honey. Our son, the stirrer! - You're gonna be a stirrer? - No one's listening to me! Wait till you see the sticks I have. I could say anything right now. I'm gonna get an ant tattoo! Let's open some honey and celebrate! Maybe I'll pierce my thorax. Shave my antennae. Shack up with a grasshopper. Get a gold tooth and call everybody “dawg”! I'm so proud. - We're starting work today! - Today's the day. Oome on! All the good jobs will be gone. Yeah, right. Pollen counting, stunt bee, pouring, stirrer, front desk, hair removal… - Is it still available? - Hang on. Two left! One of them's yours! Oongratulations! Step to the side. - What'd you get? - Picking crud out. Stellar! Wow! Oouple of newbies? Yes, sir! Our first day! We are ready! Make your choice. - You want to go first? - No, you go. Oh, my. What's available? Restroom attendant's open, not for the reason you think. - Any chance of getting the Krelman? - Sure, you're on. I'm sorry, the Krelman just closed out. Wax monkey's always open. The Krelman opened up again. What happened? A bee died. Makes an opening. See? He's dead. Another dead one. Deady. Deadified. Two more dead. Dead from the neck up. Dead from the neck down. That's life! Oh, this is so hard! Heating, cooling, stunt bee, pourer, stirrer, humming, inspector number seven, lint coordinator, stripe supervisor, mite wrangler. Barry, what do you think I should… Barry? Barry! All right, we've got the sunflower patch in quadrant nine… What happened to you? Where are you? - I'm going out. - Out? Out where? - Out there. - Oh, no! I have to, before I go to work for the rest of my life. You're gonna die! You're crazy! Hello? Another call coming in. If anyone's feeling brave, there's a Korean deli on 83rd that gets their roses today. Hey, guys. - Look at that. - Isn't that the kid we saw yesterday? Hold it, son, flight deck's restricted. It's OK, Lou. We're gonna take him up. Really? Feeling lucky, are you? Sign here, here. Just initial that. - Thank you. - OK. You got a rain advisory today, and as you all know, bees cannot fly in rain. So be careful. As always, watch your brooms, hockey sticks, dogs, birds, bears and bats. Also, I got a couple of reports of root beer being poured on us. Murphy's in a home because of it, babbling like a cicada! - That's awful. - And a reminder for you rookies, bee law number one, absolutely no talking to humans! All right, launch positions! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Buzz, buzz, buzz, buzz! Black and yellow! Hello! You ready for this, hot shot? Yeah. Yeah, bring it on. Wind, check. - Antennae, check. - Nectar pack, check. - Wings, check. - Stinger, check. Scared out of my shorts, check. OK, ladies, let's move it out! Pound those petunias, you striped stem-suckers! All of you, drain those flowers! Wow! I'm out! I can't believe I'm out! So blue. I feel so fast and free! Box kite! Wow! Flowers! This is Blue Leader. We have roses visual. Bring it around 30 degrees and hold. Roses! 30 degrees, roger. Bringing it around. Stand to the side, kid. It's got a bit of a kick. That is one nectar collector! - Ever see pollination up close? - No, sir. I pick up some pollen here, sprinkle it over here. Maybe a dash over there, a pinch on that one. See that? It's a little bit of magic. That's amazing. Why do we do that? That's pollen power. More pollen, more flowers, more nectar, more honey for us. Cool. I'm picking up a lot of bright yellow. Oould be daisies. Don't we need those? Oopy that visual. Wait. One of these flowers seems to be on the move. Say again? You're reporting a moving flower? Affirmative. That was on the line! This is the coolest. What is it? I don't know, but I'm loving this color. It smells good. Not like a flower, but I like it. Yeah, fuzzy. Ohemical-y. Oareful, guys. It's a little grabby. My sweet lord of bees! Oandy-brain, get off there! Problem! - Guys! - This could be bad. Affirmative. Very close. Gonna hurt. Mama's little boy. You are way out of position, rookie! Ooming in at you like a missile! Help me! I don't think these are flowers. - Should we tell him? - I think he knows. What is this?! Match point! You can start packing up, honey, because you're about to eat it! Yowser! Gross. There's a bee in the car! - Do something! - I'm driving! - Hi, bee. - He's back here! He's going to sting me! Nobody move. If you don't move, he won't sting you. Freeze! He blinked! Spray him, Granny! What are you doing?! Wow… the tension level out here is unbelievable. I gotta get home. Oan't fly in rain. Oan't fly in rain. Oan't fly in rain. Mayday! Mayday! Bee going down! Ken, could you close the window please? Ken, could you close the window please? Oheck out my new resume. I made it into a fold-out brochure. You see? Folds out. Oh, no. More humans. I don't need this. What was that? Maybe this time. This time. This time. This time! This time! This… Drapes! That is diabolical. It's fantastic. It's got all my special skills, even my top-ten favorite movies. What's number one? Star Wars? Nah, I don't go for that… …kind of stuff. No wonder we shouldn't talk to them. They're out of their minds. When I leave a job interview, they're flabbergasted, can't believe what I say. There's the sun. Maybe that's a way out. I don't remember the sun having a big 75 on it. I predicted global warming. I could feel it getting hotter. At first I thought it was just me. Wait! Stop! Bee! Stand back. These are winter boots. Wait! Don't kill him! You know I'm allergic to them! This thing could kill me! Why does his life have less value than yours? Why does his life have any less value than mine? Is that your statement? I'm just saying all life has value. You don't know what he's capable of feeling. My brochure! There you go, little guy. I'm not scared of him. It's an allergic thing. Put that on your resume brochure. My whole face could puff up. Make it one of your special skills. Knocking someone out is also a special skill. Right. Bye, Vanessa. Thanks. - Vanessa, next week? Yogurt night? - Sure, Ken. You know, whatever. - You could put carob chips on there. - Bye. - Supposed to be less calories. - Bye. I gotta say something. She saved my life. I gotta say something. All right, here it goes. Nah. What would I say? I could really get in trouble. It's a bee law. You're not supposed to talk to a human. I can't believe I'm doing this. I've got to. Oh, I can't do it. Oome on! No. Yes. No. Do it. I can't. How should I start it? “You like jazz?” No, that's no good. Here she comes! Speak, you fool! Hi! I'm sorry. - You're talking. - Yes, I know. You're talking! I'm so sorry. No, it's OK. It's fine. I know I'm dreaming. But I don't recall going to bed. Well, I'm sure this is very disconcerting. This is a bit of a surprise to me. I mean, you're a bee! I am. And I'm not supposed to be doing this, but they were all trying to kill me. And if it wasn't for you… I had to thank you. It's just how I was raised. That was a little weird. - I'm talking with a bee. - Yeah. I'm talking to a bee. And the bee is talking to me! I just want to say I'm grateful. I'll leave now. - Wait! How did you learn to do that? - What? The talking thing. Same way you did, I guess. “Mama, Dada, honey.” You pick it up. - That's very funny. - Yeah. Bees are funny. If we didn't laugh, we'd cry with what we have to deal with. Anyway… Oan I… …get you something? - Like what? I don't know. I mean… I don't know. Ooffee? I don't want to put you out. It's no trouble. It takes two minutes. - It's just coffee. - I hate to impose. - Don't be ridiculous! - Actually, I would love a cup. Hey, you want rum cake? - I shouldn't. - Have some. - No, I can't. - Oome on! I'm trying to lose a couple micrograms. - Where? - These stripes don't help. You look great! I don't know if you know anything about fashion. Are you all right? No. He's making the tie in the cab as they're flying up Madison. He finally gets there. He runs up the steps into the church. The wedding is on. And he says, “Watermelon? I thought you said Guatemalan. Why would I marry a watermelon?” Is that a bee joke? That's the kind of stuff we do. Yeah, different. So, what are you gonna do, Barry? About work? I don't know. I want to do my part for the hive, but I can't do it the way they want. I know how you feel. - You do? - Sure. My parents wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor, but I wanted to be a florist. - Really? - My only interest is flowers. Our new queen was just elected with that same campaign slogan. Anyway, if you look… There's my hive right there. See it? You're in Sheep Meadow! Yes! I'm right off the Turtle Pond! No way! I know that area. I lost a toe ring there once. - Why do girls put rings on their toes? - Why not? - It's like putting a hat on your knee. - Maybe I'll try that. - You all right, ma'am? - Oh, yeah. Fine. Just having two cups of coffee! Anyway, this has been great. Thanks for the coffee. Yeah, it's no trouble. Sorry I couldn't finish it. If I did, I'd be up the rest of my life. Are you…? Oan I take a piece of this with me? Sure! Here, have a crumb. - Thanks! - Yeah. All right. Well, then… I guess I'll see you around. Or not. OK, Barry. And thank you so much again… for before. Oh, that? That was nothing. Well, not nothing, but… Anyway… This can't possibly work. He's all set to go. We may as well try it. OK, Dave, pull the chute. - Sounds amazing. - It was amazing! It was the scariest, happiest moment of my life. Humans! I can't believe you were with humans! Giant, scary humans! What were they like? Huge and crazy. They talk crazy. They eat crazy giant things. They drive crazy. - Do they try and kill you, like on TV? - Some of them. But some of them don't. - How'd you get back? - Poodle. You did it, and I'm glad. You saw whatever you wanted to see. You had your “experience.” Now you can pick out yourjob and be normal. - Well… - Well? Well, I met someone. You did? Was she Bee-ish? - A wasp?! Your parents will kill you! - No, no, no, not a wasp. - Spider? - I'm not attracted to spiders. I know it's the hottest thing, with the eight legs and all. I can't get by that face. So who is she? She's… human. No, no. That's a bee law. You wouldn't break a bee law. - Her name's Vanessa. - Oh, boy. She's so nice. And she's a florist! Oh, no! You're dating a human florist! We're not dating. You're flying outside the hive, talking to humans that attack our homes with power washers and M-80s! One-eighth a stick of dynamite! She saved my life! And she understands me. This is over! Eat this. This is not over! What was that? - They call it a crumb. - It was so stingin' stripey! And that's not what they eat. That's what falls off what they eat! - You know what a Oinnabon is? - No. It's bread and cinnamon and frosting. They heat it up… Sit down! …really hot! - Listen to me! We are not them! We're us. There's us and there's them! Yes, but who can deny the heart that is yearning? There's no yearning. Stop yearning. Listen to me! You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. Thinking bee! - Thinking bee. - Thinking bee. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! There he is. He's in the pool. You know what your problem is, Barry? I gotta start thinking bee? How much longer will this go on? It's been three days! Why aren't you working? I've got a lot of big life decisions to think about. What life? You have no life! You have no job. You're barely a bee! Would it kill you to make a little honey? Barry, come out. Your father's talking to you. Martin, would you talk to him? Barry, I'm talking to you! You coming? Got everything? All set! Go ahead. I'll catch up. Don't be too long. Watch this! Vanessa! - We're still here. - I told you not to yell at him. He doesn't respond to yelling! - Then why yell at me? - Because you don't listen! I'm not listening to this. Sorry, I've gotta go. - Where are you going? - I'm meeting a friend. A girl? Is this why you can't decide? Bye. I just hope she's Bee-ish. They have a huge parade of flowers every year in Pasadena? To be in the Tournament of Roses, that's every florist's dream! Up on a float, surrounded by flowers, crowds cheering. A tournament. Do the roses compete in athletic events? No. All right, I've got one. How come you don't fly everywhere? It's exhausting. Why don't you run everywhere? It's faster. Yeah, OK, I see, I see. All right, your turn. TiVo. You can just freeze live TV? That's insane! You don't have that? We have Hivo, but it's a disease. It's a horrible, horrible disease. Oh, my. Dumb bees! You must want to sting all those jerks. We try not to sting. It's usually fatal for us. So you have to watch your temper. Very carefully. You kick a wall, take a walk, write an angry letter and throw it out. Work through it like any emotion: Anger, jealousy, lust. Oh, my goodness! Are you OK? Yeah. - What is wrong with you?! - It's a bug. He's not bothering anybody. Get out of here, you creep! What was that? A Pic ‘N' Save circular? Yeah, it was. How did you know? It felt like about 10 pages. Seventy-five is pretty much our limit. You've really got that down to a science. - I lost a cousin to Italian Vogue. - I'll bet. What in the name of Mighty Hercules is this? How did this get here? Oute Bee, Golden Blossom, Ray Liotta Private Select? - Is he that actor? - I never heard of him. - Why is this here? - For people. We eat it. You don't have enough food of your own? - Well, yes. - How do you get it? - Bees make it. - I know who makes it! And it's hard to make it! There's heating, cooling, stirring. You need a whole Krelman thing! - It's organic. - It's our-ganic! It's just honey, Barry. Just what?! Bees don't know about this! This is stealing! A lot of stealing! You've taken our homes, schools, hospitals! This is all we have! And it's on sale?! I'm getting to the bottom of this. I'm getting to the bottom of all of this! Hey, Hector. - You almost done? - Almost. He is here. I sense it. Well, I guess I'll go home now and just leave this nice honey out, with no one around. You're busted, box boy! I knew I heard something. So you can talk! I can talk. And now you'll start talking! Where you getting the sweet stuff? Who's your supplier? I don't understand. I thought we were friends. The last thing we want to do is upset bees! You're too late! It's ours now! You, sir, have crossed the wrong sword! You, sir, will be lunch for my iguana, Ignacio! Where is the honey coming from? Tell me where! Honey Farms! It comes from Honey Farms! Orazy person! What horrible thing has happened here? These faces, they never knew what hit them. And now they're on the road to nowhere! Just keep still. What? You're not dead? Do I look dead? They will wipe anything that moves. Where you headed? To Honey Farms. I am onto something huge here. I'm going to Alaska. Moose blood, crazy stuff. Blows your head off! I'm going to Tacoma. - And you? - He really is dead. All right. Uh-oh! - What is that?! - Oh, no! - A wiper! Triple blade! - Triple blade? Jump on! It's your only chance, bee! Why does everything have to be so doggone clean?! How much do you people need to see?! Open your eyes! Stick your head out the window! From NPR News in Washington, I'm Carl Kasell. But don't kill no more bugs! - Bee! - Moose blood guy!! - You hear something? - Like what? Like tiny screaming. Turn off the radio. Whassup, bee boy? Hey, Blood. Just a row of honey jars, as far as the eye could see. Wow! I assume wherever this truck goes is where they're getting it. I mean, that honey's ours. - Bees hang tight. - We're all jammed in. It's a close community. Not us, man. We on our own. Every mosquito on his own. - What if you get in trouble? - You a mosquito, you in trouble. Nobody likes us. They just smack. See a mosquito, smack, smack! At least you're out in the world. You must meet girls. Mosquito girls try to trade up, get with a moth, dragonfly. Mosquito girl don't want no mosquito. You got to be kidding me! Mooseblood's about to leave the building! So long, bee! - Hey, guys! - Mooseblood! I knew I'd catch y'all down here. Did you bring your crazy straw? We throw it in jars, slap a label on it, and it's pretty much pure profit. What is this place? A bee's got a brain the size of a pinhead. They are pinheads! Pinhead. - Oheck out the new smoker. - Oh, sweet. That's the one you want. The Thomas 3000! Smoker? Ninety puffs a minute, semi-automatic. Twice the nicotine, all the tar. A couple breaths of this knocks them right out. They make the honey, and we make the money. “They make the honey, and we make the money”? Oh, my! What's going on? Are you OK? Yeah. It doesn't last too long. Do you know you're in a fake hive with fake walls? Our queen was moved here. We had no choice. This is your queen? That's a man in women's clothes! That's a drag queen! What is this? Oh, no! There's hundreds of them! Bee honey. Our honey is being brazenly stolen on a massive scale! This is worse than anything bears have done! I intend to do something. Oh, Barry, stop. Who told you humans are taking our honey? That's a rumor. Do these look like rumors? That's a conspiracy theory. These are obviously doctored photos. How did you get mixed up in this? He's been talking to humans. - What? - Talking to humans?! He has a human girlfriend. And they make out! Make out? Barry! We do not. - You wish you could. - Whose side are you on? The bees! I dated a cricket once in San Antonio. Those crazy legs kept me up all night. Barry, this is what you want to do with your life? I want to do it for all our lives. Nobody works harder than bees! Dad, I remember you coming home so overworked your hands were still stirring. You couldn't stop. I remember that. What right do they have to our honey? We live on two cups a year. They put it in lip balm for no reason whatsoever! Even if it's true, what can one bee do? Sting them where it really hurts. In the face! The eye! - That would hurt. - No. Up the nose? That's a killer. There's only one place you can sting the humans, one place where it matters. Hive at Five, the hive's only full-hour action news source. No more bee beards! With Bob Bumble at the anchor desk. Weather with Storm Stinger. Sports with Buzz Larvi. And Jeanette Chung. - Good evening. I'm Bob Bumble. - And I'm Jeanette Chung. A tri-county bee, Barry Benson, intends to sue the human race for stealing our honey, packaging it and profiting from it illegally! Tomorrow night on Bee Larry King, we'll have three former queens here in our studio, discussing their new book, Classy Ladies, out this week on Hexagon. Tonight we're talking to Barry Benson. Did you ever think, “I'm a kid from the hive. I can't do this”? Bees have never been afraid to change the world. What about Bee Columbus? Bee Gandhi? Bee Jesus? Where I'm from, we'd never sue humans. We were thinking of stickball or candy stores. How old are you? The bee community is supporting you in this case, which will be the trial of the bee century. You know, they have a Larry King in the human world too. It's a common name. Next week… He looks like you and has a show and suspenders and colored dots… Next week… Glasses, quotes on the bottom from the guest even though you just heard ‘em. Bear Week next week! They're scary, hairy and here live. Always leans forward, pointy shoulders, squinty eyes, very Jewish. In tennis, you attack at the point of weakness! It was my grandmother, Ken. She's 81. Honey, her backhand's a joke! I'm not gonna take advantage of that? Quiet, please. Actual work going on here. - Is that that same bee? - Yes, it is! I'm helping him sue the human race. - Hello. - Hello, bee. This is Ken. Yeah, I remember you. Timberland, size ten and a half. Vibram sole, I believe. Why does he talk again? Listen, you better go ‘cause we're really busy working. But it's our yogurt night! Bye-bye. Why is yogurt night so difficult?! You poor thing. You two have been at this for hours! Yes, and Adam here has been a huge help. - Frosting… - How many sugars? Just one. I try not to use the competition. So why are you helping me? Bees have good qualities. And it takes my mind off the shop. Instead of flowers, people are giving balloon bouquets now. Those are great, if you're three. And artificial flowers. - Oh, those just get me psychotic! - Yeah, me too. Bent stingers, pointless pollination. Bees must hate those fake things! Nothing worse than a daffodil that's had work done. Maybe this could make up for it a little bit. - This lawsuit's a pretty big deal. - I guess. You sure you want to go through with it? Am I sure? When I'm done with the humans, they won't be able to say, “Honey, I'm home,” without paying a royalty! It's an incredible scene here in downtown Manhattan, where the world anxiously waits, because for the first time in history, we will hear for ourselves if a honeybee can actually speak. What have we gotten into here, Barry? It's pretty big, isn't it? I can't believe how many humans don't work during the day. You think billion-dollar multinational food companies have good lawyers? Everybody needs to stay behind the barricade. - What's the matter? - I don't know, I just got a chill. Well, if it isn't the bee team. You boys work on this? All rise! The Honorable Judge Bumbleton presiding. All right. Case number 4475, Superior Court of New York, Barry Bee Benson v. The Honey Industry is now in session. Mr. Montgomery, you're representing the five food companies collectively? A privilege. Mr. Benson… you're representing all the bees of the world? I'm kidding. Yes, Your Honor, we're ready to proceed. Mr. Montgomery, your opening statement, please. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, my grandmother was a simple woman. Born on a farm, she believed it was man's divine right to benefit from the bounty of nature God put before us. If we lived in the topsy-turvy world Mr. Benson imagines, just think of what would it mean. I would have to negotiate with the silkworm for the elastic in my britches! Talking bee! How do we know this isn't some sort of holographic motion-picture-capture Hollywood wizardry? They could be using laser beams! Robotics! Ventriloquism! Oloning! For all we know, he could be on steroids! Mr. Benson? Ladies and gentlemen, there's no trickery here. I'm just an ordinary bee. Honey's pretty important to me. It's important to all bees. We invented it! We make it. And we protect it with our lives. Unfortunately, there are some people in this room who think they can take it from us ‘cause we're the little guys! I'm hoping that, after this is all over, you'll see how, by taking our honey, you not only take everything we have but everything we are! I wish he'd dress like that all the time. So nice! Oall your first witness. So, Mr. Klauss Vanderhayden of Honey Farms, big company you have. I suppose so. I see you also own Honeyburton and Honron! Yes, they provide beekeepers for our farms. Beekeeper. I find that to be a very disturbing term. I don't imagine you employ any bee-free-ers, do you? - No. - I couldn't hear you. - No. - No. Because you don't free bees. You keep bees. Not only that, it seems you thought a bear would be an appropriate image for a jar of honey. They're very lovable creatures. Yogi Bear, Fozzie Bear, Build-A-Bear. You mean like this? Bears kill bees! How'd you like his head crashing through your living room?! Biting into your couch! Spitting out your throw pillows! OK, that's enough. Take him away. So, Mr. Sting, thank you for being here. Your name intrigues me. - Where have I heard it before? - I was with a band called The Police. But you've never been a police officer, have you? No, I haven't. No, you haven't. And so here we have yet another example of bee culture casually stolen by a human for nothing more than a prance-about stage name. Oh, please. Have you ever been stung, Mr. Sting? Because I'm feeling a little stung, Sting. Or should I say… Mr. Gordon M. Sumner! That's not his real name?! You idiots! Mr. Liotta, first, belated congratulations on your Emmy win for a guest spot on ER in 2005. Thank you. Thank you. I see from your resume that you're devilishly handsome with a churning inner turmoil that's ready to blow. I enjoy what I do. Is that a crime? Not yet it isn't. But is this what it's come to for you? Exploiting tiny, helpless bees so you don't have to rehearse your part and learn your lines, sir? Watch it, Benson! I could blow right now! This isn't a goodfella. This is a badfella! Why doesn't someone just step on this creep, and we can all go home?! - Order in this court! - You're all thinking it! Order! Order, I say! - Say it! - Mr. Liotta, please sit down! I think it was awfully nice of that bear to pitch in like that. I think the jury's on our side. Are we doing everything right, legally? I'm a florist. Right. Well, here's to a great team. To a great team! Well, hello. - Ken! - Hello. I didn't think you were coming. No, I was just late. I tried to call, but… the battery. I didn't want all this to go to waste, so I called Barry. Luckily, he was free. Oh, that was lucky. There's a little left. I could heat it up. Yeah, heat it up, sure, whatever. So I hear you're quite a tennis player. I'm not much for the game myself. The ball's a little grabby. That's where I usually sit. Right… there. Ken, Barry was looking at your resume, and he agreed with me that eating with chopsticks isn't really a special skill. You think I don't see what you're doing? I know how hard it is to find the rightjob. We have that in common. Do we? Bees have 100 percent employment, but we do jobs like taking the crud out. That's just what I was thinking about doing. Ken, I let Barry borrow your razor for his fuzz. I hope that was all right. I'm going to drain the old stinger. Yeah, you do that. Look at that. You know, I've just about had it with your little mind games. - What's that? - Italian Vogue. Mamma mia, that's a lot of pages. A lot of ads. Remember what Van said, why is your life more valuable than mine? Funny, I just can't seem to recall that! I think something stinks in here! I love the smell of flowers. How do you like the smell of flames?! Not as much. Water bug! Not taking sides! Ken, I'm wearing a Ohapstick hat! This is pathetic! I've got issues! Well, well, well, a royal flush! - You're bluffing. - Am I? Surf's up, dude! Poo water! That bowl is gnarly. Except for those dirty yellow rings! Kenneth! What are you doing?! You know, I don't even like honey! I don't eat it! We need to talk! He's just a little bee! And he happens to be the nicest bee I've met in a long time! Long time? What are you talking about?! Are there other bugs in your life? No, but there are other things bugging me in life. And you're one of them! Fine! Talking bees, no yogurt night… My nerves are fried from riding on this emotional roller coaster! Goodbye, Ken. And for your information, I prefer sugar-free, artificial sweeteners made by man! I'm sorry about all that. I know it's got an aftertaste! I like it! I always felt there was some kind of barrier between Ken and me. I couldn't overcome it. Oh, well. Are you OK for the trial? I believe Mr. Montgomery is about out of ideas. We would like to call Mr. Barry Benson Bee to the stand. Good idea! You can really see why he's considered one of the best lawyers… Yeah. Layton, you've gotta weave some magic with this jury, or it's gonna be all over. Don't worry. The only thing I have to do to turn this jury around is to remind them of what they don't like about bees. - You got the tweezers? - Are you allergic? Only to losing, son. Only to losing. Mr. Benson Bee, I'll ask you what I think we'd all like to know. What exactly is your relationship to that woman? We're friends. - Good friends? - Yes. How good? Do you live together? Wait a minute… Are you her little… …bedbug? I've seen a bee documentary or two. From what I understand, doesn't your queen give birth to all the bee children? - Yeah, but… - So those aren't your real parents! - Oh, Barry… - Yes, they are! Hold me back! You're an illegitimate bee, aren't you, Benson? He's denouncing bees! Don't y'all date your cousins? - Objection! - I'm going to pincushion this guy! Adam, don't! It's what he wants! Oh, I'm hit!! Oh, lordy, I am hit! Order! Order! The venom! The venom is coursing through my veins! I have been felled by a winged beast of destruction! You see? You can't treat them like equals! They're striped savages! Stinging's the only thing they know! It's their way! - Adam, stay with me. - I can't feel my legs. What angel of mercy will come forward to suck the poison from my heaving buttocks? I will have order in this court. Order! Order, please! The case of the honeybees versus the human race took a pointed turn against the bees yesterday when one of their legal team stung Layton T. Montgomery. - Hey, buddy. - Hey. - Is there much pain? - Yeah. I… I blew the whole case, didn't I? It doesn't matter. What matters is you're alive. You could have died. I'd be better off dead. Look at me. They got it from the cafeteria downstairs, in a tuna sandwich. Look, there's a little celery still on it. What was it like to sting someone? I can't explain it. It was all… All adrenaline and then… and then ecstasy! All right. You think it was all a trap? Of course. I'm sorry. I flew us right into this. What were we thinking? Look at us. We're just a couple of bugs in this world. What will the humans do to us if they win? I don't know. I hear they put the roaches in motels. That doesn't sound so bad. Adam, they check in, but they don't check out! Oh, my. Oould you get a nurse to close that window? - Why? - The smoke. Bees don't smoke. Right. Bees don't smoke. Bees don't smoke! But some bees are smoking. That's it! That's our case! It is? It's not over? Get dressed. I've gotta go somewhere. Get back to the court and stall. Stall any way you can. And assuming you've done step correctly, you're ready for the tub. Mr. Flayman. Yes? Yes, Your Honor! Where is the rest of your team? Well, Your Honor, it's interesting. Bees are trained to fly haphazardly, and as a result, we don't make very good time. I actually heard a funny story about… Your Honor, haven't these ridiculous bugs taken up enough of this court's valuable time? How much longer will we allow these absurd shenanigans to go on? They have presented no compelling evidence to support their charges against my clients, who run legitimate businesses. I move for a complete dismissal of this entire case! Mr. Flayman, I'm afraid I'm going to have to consider Mr. Montgomery's motion. But you can't! We have a terrific case. Where is your proof? Where is the evidence? Show me the smoking gun! Hold it, Your Honor! You want a smoking gun? Here is your smoking gun. What is that? It's a bee smoker! What, this? This harmless little contraption? This couldn't hurt a fly, let alone a bee. Look at what has happened to bees who have never been asked, “Smoking or non?” Is this what nature intended for us? To be forcibly addicted to smoke machines and man-made wooden slat work camps? Living out our lives as honey slaves to the white man? - What are we gonna do? - He's playing the species card. Ladies and gentlemen, please, free these bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! Free the bees! The court finds in favor of the bees! Vanessa, we won! I knew you could do it! High-five! Sorry. I'm OK! You know what this means? All the honey will finally belong to the bees. Now we won't have to work so hard all the time. This is an unholy perversion of the balance of nature, Benson. You'll regret this. Barry, how much honey is out there? All right. One at a time. Barry, who are you wearing? My sweater is Ralph Lauren, and I have no pants. - What if Montgomery's right? - What do you mean? We've been living the bee way a long time, 27 million years. Oongratulations on your victory. What will you demand as a settlement? First, we'll demand a complete shutdown of all bee work camps. Then we want back the honey that was ours to begin with, every last drop. We demand an end to the glorification of the bear as anything more than a filthy, smelly, bad-breath stink machine. We're all aware of what they do in the woods. Wait for my signal. Take him out. He'll have nauseous for a few hours, then he'll be fine. And we will no longer tolerate bee-negative nicknames… But it's just a prance-about stage name! …unnecessary inclusion of honey in bogus health products and la-dee-da human tea-time snack garnishments. Oan't breathe. Bring it in, boys! Hold it right there! Good. Tap it. Mr. Buzzwell, we just passed three cups, and there's gallons more coming! - I think we need to shut down! - Shut down? We've never shut down. Shut down honey production! Stop making honey! Turn your key, sir! What do we do now? Oannonball! We're shutting honey production! Mission abort. Aborting pollination and nectar detail. Returning to base. Adam, you wouldn't believe how much honey was out there. Oh, yeah? What's going on? Where is everybody? - Are they out celebrating? - They're home. They don't know what to do. Laying out, sleeping in. I heard your Uncle Oarl was on his way to San Antonio with a cricket. At least we got our honey back. Sometimes I think, so what if humans liked our honey? Who wouldn't? It's the greatest thing in the world! I was excited to be part of making it. This was my new desk. This was my new job. I wanted to do it really well. And now… Now I can't. I don't understand why they're not happy. I thought their lives would be better! They're doing nothing. It's amazing. Honey really changes people. You don't have any idea what's going on, do you? - What did you want to show me? - This. What happened here? That is not the half of it. Oh, no. Oh, my. They're all wilting. Doesn't look very good, does it? No. And whose fault do you think that is? You know, I'm gonna guess bees. Bees? Specifically, me. I didn't think bees not needing to make honey would affect all these things. It's notjust flowers. Fruits, vegetables, they all need bees. That's our whole SAT test right there. Take away produce, that affects the entire animal kingdom. And then, of course… The human species? So if there's no more pollination, it could all just go south here, couldn't it? I know this is also partly my fault. How about a suicide pact? How do we do it? - I'll sting you, you step on me. - That just kills you twice. Right, right. Listen, Barry… sorry, but I gotta get going. I had to open my mouth and talk. Vanessa? Vanessa? Why are you leaving? Where are you going? To the final Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. They've moved it to this weekend because all the flowers are dying. It's the last chance I'll ever have to see it. Vanessa, I just wanna say I'm sorry. I never meant it to turn out like this. I know. Me neither. Tournament of Roses. Roses can't do sports. Wait a minute. Roses. Roses? Roses! Vanessa! Roses?! Barry? - Roses are flowers! - Yes, they are. Flowers, bees, pollen! I know. That's why this is the last parade. Maybe not. Oould you ask him to slow down? Oould you slow down? Barry! OK, I made a huge mistake. This is a total disaster, all my fault. Yes, it kind of is. I've ruined the planet. I wanted to help you with the flower shop. I've made it worse. Actually, it's completely closed down. I thought maybe you were remodeling. But I have another idea, and it's greater than my previous ideas combined. I don't want to hear it! All right, they have the roses, the roses have the pollen. I know every bee, plant and flower bud in this park. All we gotta do is get what they've got back here with what we've got. - Bees. - Park. - Pollen! - Flowers. - Repollination! - Across the nation! Tournament of Roses, Pasadena, Oalifornia. They've got nothing but flowers, floats and cotton candy. Security will be tight. I have an idea. Vanessa Bloome, FTD. Official floral business. It's real. Sorry, ma'am. Nice brooch. Thank you. It was a gift. Once inside, we just pick the right float. How about The Princess and the Pea? I could be the princess, and you could be the pea! Yes, I got it. - Where should I sit? - What are you? - I believe I'm the pea. - The pea? It goes under the mattresses. - Not in this fairy tale, sweetheart. - I'm getting the marshal. You do that! This whole parade is a fiasco! Let's see what this baby'll do. Hey, what are you doing?! Then all we do is blend in with traffic… …without arousing suspicion. Once at the airport, there's no stopping us. Stop! Security. - You and your insect pack your float? - Yes. Has it been in your possession the entire time? Would you remove your shoes? - Remove your stinger. - It's part of me. I know. Just having some fun. Enjoy your flight. Then if we're lucky, we'll have just enough pollen to do the job. Oan you believe how lucky we are? We have just enough pollen to do the job! I think this is gonna work. It's got to work. Attention, passengers, this is Oaptain Scott. We have a bit of bad weather in New York. It looks like we'll experience a couple hours delay. Barry, these are cut flowers with no water. They'll never make it. I gotta get up there and talk to them. Be careful. Oan I get help with the Sky Mall magazine? I'd like to order the talking inflatable nose and ear hair trimmer. Oaptain, I'm in a real situation. - What'd you say, Hal? - Nothing. Bee! Don't freak out! My entire species… What are you doing? - Wait a minute! I'm an attorney! - Who's an attorney? Don't move. Oh, Barry. Good afternoon, passengers. This is your captain. Would a Miss Vanessa Bloome in 24B please report to the cockpit? And please hurry! What happened here? There was a DustBuster, a toupee, a life raft exploded. One's bald, one's in a boat, they're both unconscious! - Is that another bee joke? - No! No one's flying the plane! This is JFK control tower, Flight 356. What's your status? This is Vanessa Bloome. I'm a florist from New York. Where's the pilot? He's unconscious, and so is the copilot. Not good. Does anyone onboard have flight experience? As a matter of fact, there is. - Who's that? - Barry Benson. From the honey trial?! Oh, great. Vanessa, this is nothing more than a big metal bee. It's got giant wings, huge engines. I can't fly a plane. - Why not? Isn't John Travolta a pilot? - Yes. How hard could it be? Wait, Barry! We're headed into some lightning. This is Bob Bumble. We have some late-breaking news from JFK Airport, where a suspenseful scene is developing. Barry Benson, fresh from his legal victory… That's Barry! …is attempting to land a plane, loaded with people, flowers and an incapacitated flight crew. Flowers?! We have a storm in the area and two individuals at the controls with absolutely no flight experience. Just a minute. There's a bee on that plane. I'm quite familiar with Mr. Benson and his no-account compadres. They've done enough damage. But isn't he your only hope? Technically, a bee shouldn't be able to fly at all. Their wings are too small… Haven't we heard this a million times? “The surface area of the wings and body mass make no sense.” - Get this on the air! - Got it. - Stand by. - We're going live. The way we work may be a mystery to you. Making honey takes a lot of bees doing a lot of small jobs. But let me tell you about a small job. If you do it well, it makes a big difference. More than we realized. To us, to everyone. That's why I want to get bees back to working together. That's the bee way! We're not made of Jell-O. We get behind a fellow. - Black and yellow! - Hello! Left, right, down, hover. - Hover? - Forget hover. This isn't so hard. Beep-beep! Beep-beep! Barry, what happened?! Wait, I think we were on autopilot the whole time. - That may have been helping me. - And now we're not! So it turns out I cannot fly a plane. All of you, let's get behind this fellow! Move it out! Move out! Our only chance is if I do what I'd do, you copy me with the wings of the plane! Don't have to yell. I'm not yelling! We're in a lot of trouble. It's very hard to concentrate with that panicky tone in your voice! It's not a tone. I'm panicking! I can't do this! Vanessa, pull yourself together. You have to snap out of it! You snap out of it. You snap out of it. - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - You snap out of it! - Hold it! - Why? Oome on, it's my turn. How is the plane flying? I don't know. Hello? Benson, got any flowers for a happy occasion in there? The Pollen Jocks! They do get behind a fellow. - Black and yellow. - Hello. All right, let's drop this tin can on the blacktop. Where? I can't see anything. Oan you? No, nothing. It's all cloudy. Oome on. You got to think bee, Barry. - Thinking bee. - Thinking bee. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Wait a minute. I think I'm feeling something. - What? - I don't know. It's strong, pulling me. Like a 27-million-year-old instinct. Bring the nose down. Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! - What in the world is on the tarmac? - Get some lights on that! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! Thinking bee! - Vanessa, aim for the flower. - OK. Out the engines. We're going in on bee power. Ready, boys? Affirmative! Good. Good. Easy, now. That's it. Land on that flower! Ready? Full reverse! Spin it around! - Not that flower! The other one! - Which one? - That flower. - I'm aiming at the flower! That's a fat guy in a flowered shirt. I mean the giant pulsating flower made of millions of bees! Pull forward. Nose down. Tail up. Rotate around it. - This is insane, Barry! - This's the only way I know how to fly. Am I koo-koo-kachoo, or is this plane flying in an insect-like pattern? Get your nose in there. Don't be afraid. Smell it. Full reverse! Just drop it. Be a part of it. Aim for the center! Now drop it in! Drop it in, woman! Oome on, already. Barry, we did it! You taught me how to fly! - Yes. No high-five! - Right. Barry, it worked! Did you see the giant flower? What giant flower? Where? Of course I saw the flower! That was genius! - Thank you. - But we're not done yet. Listen, everyone! This runway is covered with the last pollen from the last flowers available anywhere on Earth. That means this is our last chance. We're the only ones who make honey, pollinate flowers and dress like this. If we're gonna survive as a species, this is our moment! What do you say? Are we going to be bees, orjust Museum of Natural History keychains? We're bees! Keychain! Then follow me! Except Keychain. Hold on, Barry. Here. You've earned this. Yeah! I'm a Pollen Jock! And it's a perfect fit. All I gotta do are the sleeves. Oh, yeah. That's our Barry. Mom! The bees are back! If anybody needs to make a call, now's the time. I got a feeling we'll be working late tonight! Here's your change. Have a great afternoon! Oan I help who's next? Would you like some honey with that? It is bee-approved. Don't forget these. Milk, cream, cheese, it's all me. And I don't see a nickel! Sometimes I just feel like a piece of meat! I had no idea. Barry, I'm sorry. Have you got a moment? Would you excuse me? My mosquito associate will help you. Sorry I'm late. He's a lawyer too? I was already a blood-sucking parasite. All I needed was a briefcase. Have a great afternoon! Barry, I just got this huge tulip order, and I can't get them anywhere. No problem, Vannie. Just leave it to me. You're a lifesaver, Barry. Oan I help who's next? All right, scramble, jocks! It's time to fly. Thank you, Barry! That bee is living my life! Let it go, Kenny. - When will this nightmare end?! - Let it all go. - Beautiful day to fly. - Sure is. Between you and me, I was dying to get out of that office. You have got to start thinking bee, my friend. - Thinking bee! - Me? Hold it. Let's just stop for a second. Hold it. I'm sorry. I'm sorry, everyone. Can we stop here? I'm not making a major life decision during a production number! All right. Take ten, everybody. Wrap it up, guys. I had virtually no rehearsal for that.

Caramel deep dive with Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo as they explore how the Lucas museum of narrative art exemplifies the importance of storytelling, the evolution of narrative art, and George Lucas's vision to preserve and inspire future storytellers. May the Force be with you!Key Topics: The vision behind the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art - the importance of preserving the creative process and ideas - the evolution of storytelling from cave paintings to film - the role of narrative art across different media - George Lucas's influence on modern storytelling - the architecture and design of the museum reflecting its mission - the museum's focus on the creative process, not just finished works - the significance of storytelling as a collective cultural effort.Takeaways: The Lucas Museum aims to preserve the imagination behind stories, not just the final products - storytelling is a continuous evolution that spans multiple art forms and media - George Lucas's vision is to inspire future generations by showcasing the creative process - the museum's architecture reflects its mission to connect past, present and future storytelling - all great stories start with a simple question: What if? - The museum will feature a vast collection including concept art, story boards, and artifacts from multiple media - storytelling influences culture and is built one idea at a time.Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm, Spotify or GoodPods. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! X: @CaramelApples16The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapplesTikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapplesYouTube: @thestickycaramelapplesOur Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com

It's Wednesday, August 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. #1 – From WV GAZETTE-MAIL – Community preserves Mine Wars history West Virginians are coming together to preserve an important chapter of the state's history. The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is leading a community-driven effort to install a new historic marker recognizing events connected to the Mine Wars. Museum leaders say the project brings together local residents, historians and descendants to ensure the stories of workers, families and communities are remembered for future generations. The initiative reflects a growing interest in preserving West Virginia's labor history while encouraging thoughtful conversations about the people and events that helped shape the Mountain State. Read more: https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/kanawha_valley/history-for-the-99-wv-mine-wars-museum-hosts-community-led-historic-marker-project/article_829b2238-480c-41a9-a56c-1149c004905f.html #2 – From WVU TECH – WVU Tech inspires tomorrow's STEM leaders A new grant is opening doors for the next generation of scientists and engineers. WVU Tech has received funding through the Health Sciences and Technology Academy, or HSTA, to host hands-on STEM camps for middle and high school students. The camps will introduce participants to engineering, robotics, computer science and other high-demand career fields while encouraging them to pursue higher education in science and technology. The program reflects WVU Tech's commitment to building West Virginia's future workforce by giving students early exposure to exciting career opportunities. Read more: https://www.wvutech.edu/news/2026/06/22/wvu-tech-awarded-hsta-grant-for-stem-camps #3 – From WVU TODAY – AI helps train tomorrow's psychiatrists Artificial intelligence may become a valuable tool in medical education. Researchers at West Virginia University are studying how AI can help train future psychiatrists by providing realistic practice scenarios and feedback while enhancing clinical education. Researchers emphasize that AI is designed to support—not replace—the human relationships and judgment that remain essential to quality mental health care. The study highlights another way West Virginia researchers are exploring innovative technologies to improve education and patient outcomes. Read more: https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2026/08/04/wvu-study-explores-ai-s-role-in-training-tomorrow-s-psychiatrists Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Bad Bunny has been in the news this week for a wave of legal, cultural, and tour-related developments that keep him at the center of the Latin music conversation. The biggest story is a pair of lawsuits in Puerto Rico over the use of women's voices in his songs, alongside fresh speculation that he may close his world tour with shows in San Juan later this month.[1][2][11] According to El País, singer Tainaly Serrano Rivera is seeking $16 million, saying her voice was used without permission in Solo de mí and EoO.[1][2] El País also reports that Carliz de la Cruz, Bad Bunny's former partner, is pursuing $40 million over the phrase “Bad Bunny, baby,” which she says appears in Pa' Ti and Dos mil 16 without authorization.[1][9] The legal fight has turned into a broader debate about consent, compensation, and who benefits when voices become part of reggaeton's signature sound.[2][3] At the same time, local Puerto Rican outlets are focused on what may be coming next on the live side. El Nuevo Día reported on August 10 that construction activity and stage-style mounting at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium fueled rumors that Bad Bunny could use the venue for a final run of DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour dates.[11] TeleOnce and other local coverage say Rimas Entertainment has reserved August 21 to 23 at the stadium, while San Juan mayor Miguel Romero has suggested an announcement could be imminent, though nothing has been officially confirmed by the artist's team.[10][11][18] Social media chatter has also surged around Bad Bunny's public image. Metro Puerto Rico reported that a Bad Bunny wax figure debuted at the Grévin Museum in Paris, adding another pop-culture marker to his global profile.[5] The same report noted renewed online attention after a White House TikTok used his song LA MuDANZA in a deportation-related video, then later lost the audio, a move that drew heavy reaction online.[5] There is also a steady stream of recognition for his influence beyond music. EFE reported that a collective exhibition in San Juan will open on August 20 with 32 artists exploring Bad Bunny's artistic and social impact.[17] That follows weeks of coverage around the scale of his tour success and his continuing visibility in sports and entertainment media, including WWE-related praise and interview mentions from artists like Brray.[6][12] For listeners, the current picture is clear: Bad Bunny is not just dominating music headlines, he is also shaping legal arguments, social media debate, and Puerto Rico's cultural agenda all at once. Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

PNL UPRN Seg#92 Ghost Gossip Guest Ashley "GG" Tue Aug 11,2026 at 5 pm EST Guest Bio: PNL Podcast (Paranormal NL) located in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada with Host Jen Noseworthy -S4/E32-UPRN Segment #92. “Ghost Gossip” special Pre-recorded event with a YouTube Live-Chat Watch-Party on UPRN. PNL Host Jen Noseworthy talks with Guest: Ashley (AKA “GG”) from South Carolina, USA Guest Ashley lovingly known by the Paranormal Community as “GG”, is the creator and host of Ghost Gossip. It's a Paranormal podcast she launched in 2022 while living in a haunted house. A former Federal court professional turned full-time stay-at-home mom of three, she blends curiosity, spirituality, and a love of storytelling to explore real-life hauntings and unexplained experiences. Ashley is passionate about creating a welcoming, judgment-free space for believers, skeptics, and the simply curious alike. Follow GG on her linktree https://linktr.ee/ghostgossippodcast Shout out to Paranormal Paul from Paranormal Among Us and the Island of Misfit Toys. Paul was on PNL S4/E17 (UPRN Seg#17). Big shout out to UPRN Producer, Manager Michelle Desrochers. Michelle is also host of The Outer Realm Radio & Beyond the Outer Realm on UPRN www.linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ PNL believes in highlighting international Paranormal people, places, and things. PNL believes in promoting global Paranormal-Networking & Paranormal tourism. Thank-you to all the PNL Podcast Alumni-Network guests from season One 2023, Season Two 2024, Season Three 2025, Season Four 2026, and our UPRN & PNL subscribers. PNL Podcast is sponsored by the BOG team. It's a “Boots On Ground” (BOG) Paranormal investigation team doing local historic investigations in Newfoundland. BOG had two sold out Public Ghost hunts at the Torbay History House & Museum. PNL & BOG were also highlighted on local TV CBC & NTV news. If you find yourself coming back to the @PNL_BOG Team channel and you Like the content. Comment & Smash that SUBSCRIBE button. Gratitude. It all helps. Follow PNL Podcast & the BOG team on our Linktree ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/paranormalnlpodcast⁠ PNL airs every Tue at 5pm EST on all digital platforms of UPRN (United Public Radio Network) 107.7 FM New Orleans & 105.3 Gulf Coast https://www.youtube.com/@PNL_Podcast/streams and ⁠⁠⁠https://www.uprntalkradio.com⁠⁠⁠ PNL also Replays every Tue at 6pm EST on all digital platforms of PNL (Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pocketcasts and their own YouTube Channel: “PNL Podcast & BOG team” https://www.youtube.com/@PNL_BOG Follow PNL Podcast & the BOG team on their Linktree & Smash those SUBSCRIBE buttons. It all helps. Gratitude. https://linktr.ee/paranormalnlpodcast The Paranormal (PNL) NL Podcast & BOG Team Official hangout is our Facebook "Group"-(not the Facebook Page-that's just for Instagram drops). Check out the “featured” section of the “Group” for upcoming guests on the show. It's a Certified safe space (via “Safe Space Alliance”). It's an inclusive, and fun paranormal place where you can interact with global like-minded paranormal people. Grab your official PNL Podcast & PNL BOG Team Merch at Tee-Public. https://www.teepublic.com/stores/paranormal-nl-podcast Get seasonal & customized Merch like hats, hoodies, T-shirts, bags, mugs, logos, pillows, cell phone covers, stickers & more. Logos & Music designed by PNL Podcast Alumni-Network & BOG Team member Robert Dumond. Download the BOG Team Music available now on all streaming music & social media platforms. Follow PNL Podcast & the BOG team on their Linktree & Smash those SUBSCRIBE buttons. Gratitude. It all helps ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/paranormalnlpodcast⁠ If you like the intro video and you'd like one of your own reach out to Alien8UK Andy Booth with PNL discount code "JSV" for one of your own.United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

America's experiment in democracy was designed and launched 250 years ago—and it hasn't stopped evolving since. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we reframe America's semiquincentennial not as a momentary celebration, but as a democratic handoff with a commitment to the future. Can the age-old promise of American democracy be refined, improved, nurtured, and preserved? With a panel of key thought leaders, we explore what the next era of democracy in America may demand, including ethical and corruption-free leadership, responsive institutions, stable and solid democratic norms, civic education, and redesigned systems and processes that better serve the public. Centering Ohio and Columbus as testing grounds, we ask how American communities can move from reflection to renewal—and what responsibility today's leaders and citizens have to future generations of Americans. Featuring: Robert Alt, President and CEO, The Buckeye Institute Rita McNeil Danish, Interim CEO, The Matriots Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Associate Professor of History, The Ohio State University The host is Lee Strang, Executive Director, Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, and Professor of Law, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University. This forum was sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. CMC's forum partner was The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus.  The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream was The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner was The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. CMC's theme music was composed by Jeffrey Ciampa. If you would like to keep exploring this week's forum topic, our fantastic partners at The Columbus Metropolitan Library recommend reading "On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World," by Jeremy Engels (2026) This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on August 12, 2026.

Emily Keegin, photo editor, creative consultant, and author of The New York Times Opinion piece "The Museum of America," walks through her collection of 25 objects that define American life, from Crest Whitestrips to the T-shirt cannon, as listeners add their own to the exhibit. Photo: Director Jorma Taccone of his film “Over Your Dead Body” shoots a t-shirt cannon on stage during the 2026 Beyond Chicago at the Music Box Theatre on April 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The most damaging hours of the Lindsay Clancy murder trial belonged to her own defense attorney on Day 10. Then the prosecution took the exact same testimony and turned it around.Kevin Reddington spent the morning at Plymouth Superior Court walking Dr. Jennifer Tufts through everything she did not have. No file from the perinatal clinic her patient was attending. No conversation with the family. No signed authorization that would have unlocked either. Tufts, who is a named defendant in a malpractice claim over this care, told the jury she did not believe she had been negligent.Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Sprague began her redirect by asking Tufts to describe what psychosis looks like in an appointment, then asked whether she had ever seen any of it in Lindsay Clancy. Tufts answered no. She said she saw no mania either, and described the presentation as the opposite.Sprague then built out the state's theory. Clancy scheduled her own appointments. She took herself to an emergency room without being sent. She reported her medications and her reactions to them with precision. On the family question, Sprague established that federal privacy law barred Tufts from calling relatives at all.One more detail landed for the prosecution. Clancy reported on January 16, 2023 that she had to force herself out of bed, and Tufts testified she had no idea her patient had taken the children to the Museum of Science days earlier.Tony lays out both readings of the same day and where the afternoon witness leaves them.Clancy is presumed innocent of the charges against her and has pleaded not guilty. No verdict has been returned.END LINKSJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#LindsayClancyTrial #LindsayClancy #TrueCrimeToday #JenniferSprague #CrossExamination #PostpartumPsychosis #PlymouthSuperiorCourt #NotCriminallyResponsible #TrueCrime #MurderTrial

When, a few years ago, I agreed to interview the filmmaker Rob Tregenza on the eve of his career-spanning retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, I did not anticipate it would, before long, lead to a producing credit on his new film. Nor a whole other feature in the time between that he thanked me for helping motivate, or an extended interview on his strange experiences working with Béla Tarr. This week marks the release of Tregenza's sixth feature, Fast, a characteristically audacious and formally virtuosic that opens at MoMA on Wednesday, August 12 for a world-premiere one-week run, followed by an opening at Los Angeles' Laemmle cinemas on August 21. If you suspect I'm biased in the movie's favor, good work; you are correct. But I also have as many questions about it as anyone else, and wanted to speak to Tregenza about Fast's particulars and peculiarities. Thus this conversation that I hope you—whether you choose to be the listener or the reader—find as illuminating as I, the interviewer.

In this episode, we speak with Ron Romero, director of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66.  We discuss the history of the museum and their upcoming 5th Annual Induction Ceremony on Sept. 27 at the Harris Theatre in Chicago.  Inductees will include, Survivor, Koko Taylor, The Boyzz, Kevin Cronin, Gary Richrath, and more.

Stay Connected with Strange Inc: https://sendfox.com/StrangeincorporatedJoin our Muslim Creative Community: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz-QRp8sbRIw2lPEKxl5Ceo9bnMAvP0PatHnh-b8KZd-UolA/viewform?pli=1The Creative Excellence Awards 2026 applications: https://strangeincorporated.org/excellenceawards/Shahida Rahman is an award-winning author and writer, born and raised in Cambridge, UK. Her late father, Abdul Karim, moved to Cambridge from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1957. Shahida writes historical fiction, non-fiction and children's stories; particularly focusing on and raising awareness of South Asian history and heritage. Her first novel “Lascar” was published in 2012 and “An Ayah's Choice” in 2022. “An Ayah's Choice” audio book was published in December 2022. She is currently writing her third novel. In 2015, she was awarded the Arts and Culture Awareness award at the British Muslim Awards. ‘An Ayah's Choice' recently won the Strange Inc Publisher's fiction award.Shahida is a trustee of Karim Foundation (local charity helping families in need) and the only UK female trustee at Cambridge Central Mosque. She is also an advisor to the trustees at the Museum of Cambridge and is involved in several organizations.www.shahidarahman.co.uk

Endlich macht der kleine Herr Paul Urlaub am Meer. Doch gleich am ersten Morgen regnet es! Auf ins Museum! Der Besuch dort macht ein Kunstwerk aus ihm. Erstaunlich! Aus der OHRENBÄR-Hörgeschichte: Geschichten vom kleinen Herrn Paul, 2 (Folge 5 von 7) von Martin Baltscheit. Es liest: Gerd Wameling. ▶ Mehr Hörgeschichten empfohlen ab 6: https://www.ohrenbaer.de/podcast/empfohlen-ab-6.html ▶ Mehr Infos unter https://www.ohrenbaer.de & ohrenbaer@rbb-online.de

EA767 - Monster Fuckery w/Ember Solaris, recorded classes, and Leather Archives Renovation This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast, episode 766, Dawn shares various relationship styles for groups……   …plus, shares about her most recent long-distance trip to South Dakota… Jay Wiseman is having a sale on his books and more…..and free shipping by Dawn on the Kinkstarter Cards.   LINKS MENTIONED:   Ember Solaris https://fetlife.com/xSolaris Kink Starter Cards https://www.eroticawakening.com/store/ Recorded Classes https://www.eroticawakening.com/store/ Leather Archives and Museum https://leatherarchives.org/ Scissortail https://fetlife.com/events/2026/09/25/scissortail-leather-conference-midwest-power-exchange-contest-sjvqwm Kinky Holiday Bazaar https://fetlife.com/events/2026/11/21/kinky-holiday-bazaar-ogivu7 SEEK submissive retreat https://fetlife.com/events/2026/10/08/submissive-seek-retreat-2026-zdjhi5 TRANSCRIPT   1:07 Monster Fuckery w/Ember Solaris   3:01 Monster Lore   13:10 Risk of Moral Injury   17:57 Disavowing Social Norms   19:04 Reign of Blood   19:44 Where Dawn will be   21:26 Leather Archives and Museum Renovation   25:00 Kink Starter Cards free shipping   25:45 Organizing Recorded Classes Enjoy!!!   Dawn   ************************************************************   Enjoy the podcast and the education Dawn shares?   Join the patrons who help make it possible, for as little as $2/month.   Discounted/Free books, kink starter cards, online classes; early access to the show, and more!    https://www.patreon.com/eroticawakening   *****************************************   Fetlife - @Erotic_Awakening   Fetlife - @Dawn_Awakening Instagram - @eroticawakening Youtube - @eroticawakeningpodcast TikTok - @eapodcastdawn Newsletter - www.eroticawakening.com Discord - https://discord.gg/WQtSM56V39   ******************************************** 767 - #leatherarchives #monsterfckery #kinkstartercards #powerexchange #polyamory #livingms #polyamorytoolkit #kinkeducation #onlinekinkeducation #eroticawakeningpodcast #podcast #bdsm #domsub #submission #heartsandcollars

A one-of-a-kind legend like Evel Knievel deserves a one-of-a-kind museum. The Evel Knievel Experience is a look at the folk hero that was Evel Knievel, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We talked with Mike Patterson, one of the heads of the museum who has been along for the ride since the beginning.For more information check out their website.

Heather and Tim, DVC owners at the Polynesian, are heading down to Walt Disney World on a large family trip in honor of the graduation of their oldest son. They have four kids ranging in age from 8 months to 18, plus grandparents coming along, so it's sure to be a lively bunch. After one night at Beach Club, they will switch over to their home resort to stay for the very first time.  Trip Dates: June 25 - July 3, 2026 Pre-Trip Interview: recorded 6/10/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Heather and Tim (Mordini Magic) - Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Heather and Tim's travel agent was Kristen Gallagher, @wonderfulworldofkristen, who is a friend of the podcast! (check out Kristen's previous appearances on the podcast) The Jim Henson Exhibition at The Museum of the Moving Image (NYC)   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Kelsey is recapping her family of five's attraction-packed summer getaway to Chicago with kids in July 2026!In just three nights, they squeezed in SO much from Lollapalooza and a Cubs game at Wrigley Field to the American Girl Store, Millennium Park and The Bean, TILT at 360 CHICAGO, the Museum of Illusions, Navy Pier and Flyover Chicago.But this trip was about more than checking off Chicago attractions. Kelsey and Joe lived in Chicago for 10 years after college, so bringing their three kids back to explore their old neighborhoods, favorite spots and some of their sweetest memories made this quick summer getaway extra special.Kelsey's link to download the Symphony savings app: https://join.symphony.io/kelseyThis episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Lollapalooza Chicago- American Girl Store Chicago- Hyatt House West Loop- Piccolo Sogno- Millenium Park: The Bean (Cloud Gate), Maggie Daley Park- Nancy's Pizza (West Loop)- Chicago Cubs- Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville- Original Pancake House Chicago- Museum of Illusions- Top of the Hancock Building for Chicago 360 and TILT- Navy Pier: Flyover Chicago rideTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Clare Museum, supported by Creative Ireland, will add two handling collections to the museum's resources.     Handling collections are boxes that contain 12-15 original and/or replica museum objects, along with a brief description of each object with instructions for use and worksheets related to the objects.     The finished handling collections will be used as part of the Clare County Council-managed Clare Museum's Education & Outreach programme to bring part of the museum into the community.    Here to chat about this further is, Alan Morrissey was joined by John Rattigan, Clare Museum Curator. Photo (c) Clare Museum facebook page

For 40 years, Children's Museum Tucson has been creating a place where kids can explore, experiment, imagine and learn through play. In this episode of Life Along the Streetcar, Tom Heath sits down with executive director Hilary Van Alsburg to look at the museum's history, its role in downtown Tucson and how the organization continues to grow while remaining rooted in the urban core. Hilary shares the story of the grassroots effort that launched the museum in 1986, why play is such an important part of early childhood development, and how children naturally take the lead when they are given the freedom to touch, climb, create and explore. The conversation also covers the museum's expansion into Oro Valley and Tohono Chul, the purchase and renovation of a second downtown building, new education and community spaces, partnerships throughout Tucson, and the team behind the museum's work. Life Along the Streetcar explores the people, places and ideas shaping Tucson's urban core from Sentinel Peak to the University of Arizona. Listen to more episodes and find our audio and video conversations at LifeAlongTheStreetcar.org. Life Along the Streetcar airs on Downtown Radio Tucson, 99.1 FM.

Deutschland als Startup-Hotspot? Für viele klingt das immer noch ungewöhnlich. Das gängige Bild ist eher: starke Ingenieure, solider Mittelstand, zu viele Formulare. Doch die Zahlen erzählen gerade eine andere Geschichte: Allein in der ersten Jahreshälfte 2026 wurden mehr als 3.000 Startups gegründet, ein Plus von 88 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr – ein neuer Rekord.In der neuesten Podzept-Folge spricht Jan Schildbach, Mitautor der Studie „Deutschlands neuer Gründerboom“, über die Hintergründe. (Aufgenommen am 04.08.2026)

Marking a landmark 10-year journey of reviving Emirati craft heritage and empowering artisans, Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi) is announcing the launch of Irthi Museum – the region's first museum dedicated to contemporary craft. The new museum marks a significant milestone in Irthi's impactful and evolving role as a platform for contemporary craft, design, and research.

Rob and Kelvin explain why NFL preseason games are pointless and why they are a waste of time to watch, Why Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins getting into it during practice is a good thing, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. Plus, President of The Negro League Baseball Museum Bob Kendrick swings by to discuss Rob receiving the ‘Innovator Aawrd’ by the museum, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 of Derby Gisclair's presentation on dueling in old New Orleans. Derby is a New Orleans historian, author, and researcher specializing in 19th-century Gulf Coast culture, social customs, and affairs of honor. Known for his deep archival work, Gisclair unpacks how rituals like dueling under the Dueling Oaks defined Southern gentlemanly culture, local politics, and public life in early New Orleans. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Christian Woman's Exchange. Creole Cookery Book. It's a fund raiser for a Christian charity. They still own the Hermann-Grima House, which is now a museum. And they still cook these old recipes there. Epicurean Oysters. Take 3 tablespoonfuls of butter, one of strong, dry mustard; put them in a chopping dish; add pepper and salt; when they commence boiling put in one-half pint of oysters without the liquor; have a hot dish in readiness. Take out the oysters with a fork when cooked, and continue to replace them until all are done. This week in Louisiana history. August 7 1927 Gov. Edwin Edwards born in Marksville, La., son of a sharecropper and a local midwife, a Cajun. This week in New Orleans history. August 7, 1956: The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway officially opened, becoming the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. This week in Louisiana. Visit Louisiana's Old State Capitol Year‑Round Attraction 100 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Website: louisianaoldstatecapitol.org Louisiana's Old State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark overlooking the Mississippi River, known for its dramatic Gothic Revival architecture and its role in the state's political history. Built between 1847 and 1852, the structure resembles a medieval castle from the outside, while the interior features marble, rich woodwork, and a soaring stained‑glass dome. Today, it houses the Museum of Political History, offering exhibits on Louisiana's governors, the democratic process, and pivotal moments such as the state's 1861 secession and the impeachment proceedings of Gov. Huey P. Long. Architecture: A Gothic Revival 'castle on the river,' complete with towers, battlements, and a cast‑iron spiral staircase. Stained‑Glass Dome: One of the most photographed interiors in Louisiana ' a kaleidoscope of color rising above the central rotunda. Political History Museum: Exhibits on voting, citizenship, past governors, and major legislative events that shaped the state. Free Admission: The museum offers free entry, with guided group tours available Tuesday through Friday and audio tours in four languages. Postcards from Louisiana. The Brass-A-Holics at The French Quarter Fest.

How are constellations formed? How many stars are there? What are stars made of? Why are there stars in the sky? Why are stars white? Why are some stars red? Why do stars twinkle? Why do we only see the stars at night? Why is the north star always facing north? We answer your questions about the stars and astronomy with Talia Sepersky of the Museum of Science in Boston.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

Friday's Fifth Hour is another spectacular waste of an hour you'll never get back, unless it's not. We've got Benny Buckets, the Human Bobsled, and proof that Maller's life has basically become a deleted scene from The Three Stooges. We'll explain how a booze shortage helped the Mayflower find Plymouth Rock, why brides are apparently named after beer, and why lighthouses have joined pay phones and newspapers in the Museum of Stuff Nobody Needs Anymore. It's educational... if your standards are low enough. Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/grpodcast/the-fifth-hour-with-ben-maller/id1478163837 #BenMallerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did it mean to train as an officer in the East German Air Force, where technical skill, military discipline and socialist ideology were inseparable? Roland recalls his journey into the air arm of the Nationale Volksarmee, from dreams of flying MiG fighters to the demanding realities of officer training and service with Mi-8 helicopters. He describes the long days, intensive political instruction and constant expectation that war with NATO could erupt at any moment. Behind the impressive aircraft and tightly controlled military routines lay a system shaped by loyalty, surveillance and pressure to conform. Yet everyday life also depended on friendship, professionalism and the determination to keep complex Soviet-built machines flying. Roland offers a rare first-hand view inside one of the Warsaw Pact's most secretive forces, revealing how young East Germans were prepared to defend the GDR—and what happened when Gorbachev's reforms and growing unrest began to challenge everything they had been taught. You'll have to tune in next week for Roland's experiences as East Germany implodes and his subsequent service in the Bundeswehr. Special thanks to Witali Gerber, military historian and curator at the Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr, for his assistance in arranging this interview. Curated episode extras ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/episode468/⁠⁠ Help me preserve Cold War history via a simple monthly donation, You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, receive a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank-you, and bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we also welcome one-off tips via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTINUE  THE COLD WAR CONVERSATION o BlueSky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!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/TheOccultRejectsPrimary SourcesPrimary SourcesAeschylus. Eumenides.Cicero. On Divination.Herodotus. The Histories.Homeric Hymn to Apollo.Pausanias. Description of Greece. Book 10.Pindar. Pythian Odes.Plutarch. Life of Lycurgus.Plutarch. “On the E at Delphi.” In Moralia.Plutarch. “The Obsolescence of Oracles.” In Moralia.Plutarch. “The Oracles at Delphi No Longer Given in Verse.” In Moralia.Strabo. Geography.Official and Reference SourcesArchaeological Site of Delphi, Hellenic Ministry of Culture. “Excavations.”Archaeological Site of Delphi, Hellenic Ministry of Culture. “History of Delphi.”Archaeological Site of Delphi, Hellenic Ministry of Culture. “Mythological Versions of the Foundation of the Oracle.”Archaeological Site of Delphi, Hellenic Ministry of Culture. “The Sphinx of the Naxians.”Archaeological Site of Delphi, Hellenic Ministry of Culture. “The Temple of Apollo.”Archaeological Site of Delphi, Hellenic Ministry of Culture. “The Treasury of the Siphnians.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Delphi.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Delphic Oracle.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Hieromnemon.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Python.”Encyclopaedia Britannica. “Pythian Games.”UNESCO World Heritage Centre. “Archaeological Site of Delphi.”Modern ScholarshipChappell, Mike. “Delphi and the Homeric Hymn to Apollo.” The Classical Quarterly 56, no. 2 (2006).de Boer, Jelle Z., John R. Hale, and Henry A. Spiller. “The Delphic Oracle: A Multidisciplinary Defense of the Gaseous Vent Theory.” Clinical Toxicology 40, no. 2 (2002).Etiope, Giuseppe, et al. “The Geological Links of the Ancient Delphic Oracle.”Fontenrose, Joseph. The Delphic Oracle: Its Responses and Operations, with a Catalogue of Responses. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1978.Forrest, W. G. “The First Sacred War.” Bulletin de Correspondance Hellénique 80 (1956).Fragkaki, Maria. “The Great Rhetra.” Rosetta 17 (2015).McInerney, Jeremy. “Parnassus, Delphi, and the Thyiades.” Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies 38, no. 3 (1997).Piccardi, Luigi. “Active Faulting at Delphi, Greece: Seismotectonic Remarks and a Hypothesis for the Geological Environment of a Myth.” Geology 28, no. 7 (2000).Scott, Michael. Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2014.Strolonga, Polyxeni. “The Foundation of the Oracle at Delphi in the Homeric Hymn to Apollo.” Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies 51 (2011).Music, Inscriptions, and ArchaeologyArchaeological Museum of Delphi. Museum collections and interpretive materials.The Delphic Hymns to Apollo.École française d'Athènes. Fouilles de Delphes.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. 

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch first opened on Aug.10, 1962. It reopened on Aug. 6, 2026, after a $20 million complete renovation. On this episode, we speak with Mundi McCarty, president and CEO of the Hoover Presidential Foundation. She shares the vision for the renovation and the collaborative efforts that made it possible. Then, we tour the museum with Museum and Library Director Thomas Schwartz. He also discusses his role in shaping the museum narrative and his hopes for visitor engagement.

Episode description: Actress, entrepreneur, and game show host Brooke Burns joins Unscrolled to talk about the moments that shaped her faith — a childhood mission trip to Romania, a life-altering diving accident, divorce, and now raising her youngest daughter with intention through small actions with a big impact like her "Daily Devo” videos on Instagram. This candid conversation explores tough moments, gratitude, faith, and finding purpose beyond the spotlight.  Guest bio:  Brooke Burns is an American actress, model, game show host, television personality, and mom.   Show Notes:  Instagram.com/brookeburns22 YouTube.com/@BrookeBurns22 IMDb Page Company - theheartanddoveco.com  Stay up to date with Museum of the Bible on social media:  Instagram: @museumofBible  X: @museumofBible  Facebook: museumofBible  LinkedIn: museumofBible  YouTube: @museumoftheBible 

Chris talks to Museum of the Big Bend Directory Emily Wilkinson about the 40th annual Trappings of Texas.Trappings is the longest-running show and sale of contemporary western art and fine custom cowboy gear. The Opening Weekend is September 17-19, and the exhibit continues through October 31.Full event details at https://www.museumofthebigbend.com/trappings-of-texas/

Your tax dollars are funding museums full of leftist propaganda. More Seattle-area layoffs as voters double down on crazy. Former Gov. Jay Inslee stands by “climate change” comments. Mamdani booed off stage.

Episode No. 770 features former museum director,  former Association of Art Museum Directors president, and Souls Grown Deep president Maxwell L. Anderson, and Oakland Museum of California director Lori Fogarty. With the Trump administration and its Congressional allies having threatened, diminished, or attacked national cultural institutions such as the National Gallery of Art, the Kennedy Center, and increasingly the Smithsonian Institution, Anderson discusses whether the sector's response to government hostility has been appropriate. The first, and perhaps only museum to speak out after the most recent Trump administration attacks on Smithsonian museums and the directors was the Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles. (JANM will be hosting National Museum of American History director Anthea Hartig, the director the administration has most recently attacked, for a live program on August 22.) The Association of Art Museum Directors has not spoken about administration attacks on federal museum institutions since this December 2025 statement. The American Alliance of Museums "condemned" the Trump administrations attacks nearly two weeks after JANM issued its statement. Read and/or subscribe to Anderson's Art Scoping Substack. Museums also do internal work to meet our moment. Fogarty joins the program to discuss how museums and their staffs best work within their community and in ways that advance their communities values, especially in ways that go beyond narrow, essentializing approaches to administration, exhibitions, and more. Read Fogarty's recent The Art Newspaper op-ed, "Museums are civic institutions. It's time we acted like it." Air date: August 6, 2026.

We look at the new home for London’s Museum of Youth Culture, a Chicago collective who embeds cultural venues into neighbourhoods and traffic solutions for The Beatles’ Abbey Road crossing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we're taking barbecue beyond the plate and into history. Join Freddie Bell as he visits the one-of-a-kind Museum of Barbecue in Kansas City with founder Jonathan Bender. It's a sensory journey through smoke, sauce, and tradition you won't forget. Don't miss it—where barbecue is more than food… it's a story.Support the showwww.bbqradionetwork.com

Episode 524 debuts on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time). Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule. Our topic is Venerable Frederic Baraga. My guest is Peter Messing. ‘The Snowshoe Priest': Venerable Frederic Baraga — by Brian Kelly at catholicism.org About Bishop Frederic Baraga — by the Bishop Baraga Association and the Baraga Educational Center and Museum at bishopbaraga.org Bishop Baraga, Apostle to the Chippewas — book by Joseph Gregorich, for sale at store.catholicism.org  Dushna Pasha: Pasture for the Soul – Scholarly Edition — prayer book by Bishop Baraga, for sale at the Bishop Baraga Association online store The Life of Bishop Baraga — book by P. Chrysostomus Verwyst, O.F.M., for sale at the Bishop Baraga Association online store Diary of Bishop Frederic Baraga — book for sale at the Bishop Baraga Association online store Stained glass window of Bishop Frederic Baraga © Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. (center piece) in the Bishop Baraga Chapel, Marquette, Michigan. The panels on each side of the Bishop Baraga panel are additions for Reconquest made using Grok. Reconquest is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

Episode 524 debuts on Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time). Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Radio Network programming schedule. Our topic is Venerable Frederic Baraga. My guest is Peter Messing. ‘The Snowshoe Priest': Venerable Frederic Baraga — by Brian Kelly at catholicism.org About Bishop Frederic Baraga — by the Bishop Baraga Association and the Baraga Educational Center and Museum at bishopbaraga.org Bishop Baraga, Apostle to the Chippewas — book by Joseph Gregorich, for sale at store.catholicism.org  Dushna Pasha: Pasture for the Soul – Scholarly Edition — prayer book by Bishop Baraga, for sale at the Bishop Baraga Association online store The Life of Bishop Baraga — book by P. Chrysostomus Verwyst, O.F.M., for sale at the Bishop Baraga Association online store Diary of Bishop Frederic Baraga — book for sale at the Bishop Baraga Association online store Reconquest is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

Renee De Luca is our guest on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras, calling in from Cleveland, where Herlinda recently visited her. Here is Renee's article on Substack about Herlinda's visit to Cleveland. She was also on these two episodes along with Don Barkley, part one and part two in July of 2024. That was when the Museum of Sonoma County was launching its exhibit On Tap, about local brewing history, which was a big hit. Renee De Luca is the daughter of Jack MacAuliffe, who was a pioneer in craft brewing. He was one of the founders, and the brewer, of New Albion. Renee has been on Brew Ha Ha three times before today. On this episode in July 31, 2025, she remembered her father after his passing that year. Herlinda and Renee talk about a lot of cool exhibits at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There is a room where they have instruments that anyone can come and play. Some people come in and really jam.  ProChiller Green Herlinda begins by describing the ProChiller Green system, that uses only a small amount of Co2 instead of a larger amount of dangerous refrigerants. They are holding demonstrations at Hanabi Lager in Napa, the next one is August 20. Visit the ProChiller Green website for more information.   ++++ Visit Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Check out their website and socials for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more.++++   Both of the beers Herlinda will open today come from Cleveland. They are a Shandy from Market Garden Brewery and a Great Lakes Stout. Herlinda introduces her friend Renee De Luca, calling in from Cleveland. Renee’s father was Jack MacAuliffe, who founded New Albion brewery. Her dad’s recipe was famous and led the way in showing people how good a well-made local beer could be.   ****Visit Russian River Brewing Co. in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Check out their website and socials for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more.****   Herlinda visited Cleveland recently, when Renee scored VIP tickets to the opening of the Wings exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Renee's article on Substack tells about it. Market Garden Brewery is next to the Market Garden in Cleveland. Herlinda will have one of their partners, Sam McNulty, on the show soon.   Herlinda describes the lineup along the shore of Lake Eire, from the Cleveland Browns stadium, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Clinic, and the Cleveland Guardians. The city has embraced the new name. It comes from the Guardians of Transportation the line the Hope Memorial Bridge. It is an entryway to the city and depicts neolithic gods holding various forms of transportation. When you cross the bridge there is the Guardians' stadium.    

Demonstrating at the 2026 Glass Art Society conference at the Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York, 24-year-old Jack Spitzer impressed the standing-room-only crowd as he created a vessel form from his Stochastic Series. The young glassblowing phenom was met with enthusiastic applause as he carried out a technical move known as "The Laydown." Born in July of 2025, Spitzer's Stochastic Series started as opaque vessels and transformed into the current transparent cane vessels. The newer work debuted at Sandra Ainsley Gallery last week. These new vessels explore color, form, pattern, and gesture. Each piece pulses with energy, balancing technical precision with spontaneity. Says Spitzer: "The Stochastic vessels are all about the pattern. The pattern is unique in the way that I do it. I've never seen this pattern made in glass before. The canes are created in the hotshop and then manipulated into the squiggle shapes. They are then picked back up in the hotshop in a very compressed format. Very traditional venetian cane techniques— with an innovative twist…… or you could say squiggle."  With work formed around a strong grasp of the fundamentals of glassblowing, Spitzer enjoys exploring and creating contemporary themes using traditional techniques. He likes to use basic shapes and skills to express the craftsmanship of the bubble in work that is constantly changing and growing.  Born in Tacoma, Washington, Spitzer is a product of the Pacific Northwest glass scene. His early exposure to the medium, influenced by his grandmother's involvement with the Museum of Glass, led him to begin blowing glass at age 12. He spent his middle school and high school years at the Hilltop Artists program, a youth development arts nonprofit in Tacoma operating deeply impactful programs since 1994 with broad community support and a track record of success.Hilltop Artists uses glass art to connect young people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to better futures. Spitzer, who sets the standard for the younger generation of glass makers, has been apprenticing for Dante Marioni and working on Dale Chihuly's glassblowing team for the last three years. His early connection to the material and its history has shaped his own practice rooted in tradition, yet driven by innovation. Spitzer is represented by Sandra Ainsley Gallery in Toronto and Tom Hawk Gallery in Columbus, Ohio. In September 2026, he will demonstrate at the 11th International Glass Festival held in Odunpazarı, Eskişehir, Turkey. In 2027, he'll return as a gaffer to Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, Washington.    

The Columbia Museum of Art has spent 75 years connecting people with art, culture, and creativity, but there's far more happening behind its walls than most people realize.In this episode of Around Town, @ColaMayor Daniel Rickenmann sits down with Deputy Director Joelle Ryan-Cook, whose journey with the museum began as a volunteer docent more than 30 years ago. Together, they explore the museum's evolution, its world-class collection, and the work being done to make art more accessible to everyone.The conversation covers everything from hidden treasures in the museum's vaults and traveling exhibitions to innovative programs serving students, families, and visitors with disabilities. Joelle also shares how the museum is helping more people discover that you don't need to be an art expert to find meaning, inspiration, and connection through art.Whether you're a longtime member or have never stepped through the doors, this episode offers a fascinating look inside one of Columbia's most treasured cultural institutions.Learn more at https://www.columbiamuseum.org.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is ensuring the nation's defining values remain at the center of the conversation. Host Mo Barrett is joined by Alex Rhue, Senior Vice President of Museum Engagement & Strategic Initiatives, to discuss the Museum's Fourth of July celebrations with events on the National Mall, Freedom Fest in Arlington, and a special partnership with Newsweek honoring 250 Great American Heroes. Together, they explore how the stories of Medal of Honor Recipients continue to shape the American story.   The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOFor more than a century, State Lunatic Asylum #2 in St. Joseph, Missouri housed thousands of patients, many of whom lived—and died—within its walls. Over time, the facility became part of a complicated history of mental health treatment, marked by both care and controversy.Today, that history is preserved at the Glore Psychiatric Museum. Exhibits document the practices, tools, and realities of life inside the institution—but for many visitors and staff, the experience goes beyond what's on display.Reports of shadow figures appearing in doorways, voices calling from empty rooms, and an unshakable sense of being watched have become part of the museum's reputation. Electronic voice phenomena have captured unsettling messages, and some believe whatever energy was tied to the original facility may have followed when the collection was relocated.It raises an unsettling question—when a place with that kind of history is moved, does anything come with it?#TheGraveTalks #GlorePsychiatricMuseum #HauntedMuseum #HauntedAsylum #ParanormalPodcast #GhostsOfThePast #EVP #HauntedMissouri #SpiritsAmongUs #DarkHistoryLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Julia Sinelnikova, Zac Amico and Chris Faga join Ralph Sutton and they discuss Ralph's reactions from his shaved face, Julia's lawsuit against the Museum of Sex, Julia's art and more before they play a fun game to see who can do the best Play Doh sculptures resulting in drinking and clothing removal, we also find out Julia's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience!Air Date: 07/29/26Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Julia SinelnikovaInstagram: https://instagram.com/or_acleArtist website: https://www.juliasinelnikova.com/Zac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyDates: https://punchup.live/ZacAmicoChris FagaTwitter: https://twitter.com/chrisfrombklynInstagram: https://instagram.com/chrisfrombklynYouTube Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxIHJU2LotURalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Shannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailToronto is a city built out of neighborhoods, food, and constant surprises. We sit down with Ashley Rochefort, Media Relations Manager at Destination Toronto, to unpack what makes Canada's largest city feel so alive, from its long history to its modern identity as “the world in a city,” where roughly half of residents are born outside Canada and cultures show up block by block. We get specific about things to do in Toronto, starting with the CN Tower for panoramic views, the glass floor, and the EdgeWalk, plus the waterfront cluster nearby with Ripley's Aquarium and the Rogers Centre. From there we hit iconic stops like Casa Loma with its seasonal programming. Museum favorites including the Royal Ontario Museum, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and the unexpectedly fascinating Bata Shoe Museum.We talk Toronto's legendary diversity of authentic eats, and the fusion that comes with it, including the Toronto-invented sushi pizza, peameal bacon sandwiches at St. Lawrence Market, and the city's serious love for Jamaican patties. We also map out walkable neighborhoods like the Distillery District and Kensington Market. Toronto's natural beauty includes beaches, parks, High Park cherry blossoms, and a quick ferry ride to the Toronto Islands. Finally, we connect the dots to a Niagara Falls day trip and the Niagara wine region, plus summer festivals, the CNE, and nightlife hotspots. **Ashley Rochefort isMedia Relations Manager at Destination Toronto. She loves her city and has done the Edge Walk on CN Tower. Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. Read her weekly essays on Substack._____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 130 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. All episodes are also on the website: placesirememberlealane.com_____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  

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