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My guest today is Stacy Huston, CEO of sixdegrees.org, the social impact organization founded by Kevin Bacon, and a leader who has built her career around turning purpose into action. She also serves as executive producer of their top-ranked podcast, using storytelling as a catalyst to drive real-world impact. Beyond that, she leads Enterting Change, a social impact agency that brings together entertainers, brands, and organizations to create meaningful, measurable change. Stacey has worked with some of the biggest names across media and culture, including Peacock, Warner Bros., I Heart Media, CBS, MTV, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the ACLU. Her work has earned her recognition like Shorty's Impact Nonprofit Marketer of the Year, Advertising Week's Future is Female Award, and the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award.If that's not enough, if you're still with me, she's also the creator of the Craft method, a framework designed to help organizations build deeper, more authentic engagement.

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In this episode of All2ReelToo's ALL2 DISNEY REVIEW, we're revisiting the ‘90s family comedy First Kid—but this isn't just a nostalgic watch. We break down the film's story of a former boxer-turned-Secret Service agent tasked with protecting the President's rebellious son… a job that quickly turns into chaos, comedy, and unexpected heart. From pranks to life lessons, it's a classic setup with that signature Disney charm. But we also go deeper—because revisiting this movie today comes with a more complicated lens. We address the real-world controversies and troubling connections tied to some of the film's cast, including links to figures like Jeffrey Epstein, as well as allegations involving sexual assault and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised for this episode. You may want to skip it if this triggers you emotionally. Starring Sinbad, Brock Pierce, Robert Guillaume, Timothy Busfield, Zachery Ty Bryan, Bill Cobbs, and featuring appearances by Sonny Bono and Bill Clinton.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for May 14, 2026SC Senate Derails Redistricting of Congressional Map; MO Supreme Court Finds Map Eliminating Majority Black Kansas City District is ConstitutionalIn yet more redistricting news, the South Carolina Senate failed to reach a two-thirds vote to extend their session to redistrict the state's congressional map. Missouri's supreme court upheld a new congressional map designed to gain another GOP seat by diluting Black voting power in Kansas City.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:South Carolina Daily Gazette - SC House panel approves 2-month delay in congressional primary amid redistricting push South Carolina Daily Gazette - Senators reject White House push to redraw SC's voting lines Missouri Independent - Missouri Supreme Court upholds gerrymandered congressional map for August primaryMissouri Supreme Court -  Enbanc Decision Opinion issued May 12, 2026 on Redistricting MapsRelated ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - Callais Decision Fallout as Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama & South Carolina Scramble to Eliminate Black Congressional DistrictsAmerican Democracy Minute - (2025) Missouri Legislature Passes New Gerrymandered Congressional Map with One More GOP Seat and Moves to Quash Future Citizen Ballot InitiativesGroups Taking Action:People Not Politicians Missouri, ACLU Missouri, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, League of Women VotersPlease follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org#NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #SouthCarolina #Missouri #Gerrymandering #GerrymanderingArmsRace#Donald Trump

Janai Nelson, president-director counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, talks about the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Callais V. Louisiana, which they say gutted the Voting Rights Act. Plus, her reaction to the news that the Virginia Supreme Court overturned the voter-approved redistricting ballot measure that would have been a boon to Democrats.Photo: United States Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C., (Marielam1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Today, SCOTUS released a decision in a gerrymandering case in Virginia, blocking Democrats from an election map with 4 more likely blue districts.  On Today's Show:Janai Nelson, president-director counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, talks about the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Callais v. Louisiana, which they say gutted the Voting Rights Act. Plus, her reaction to the news that the Virginia Supreme Court overturned the voter-approved redistricting ballot measure that would have been a boon to Democrats.

This week on We Saw the Devil, Robin tears through the most chaotic news cycle of the second Trump administration so far. Donald Trump told a White House crowd he'll be in office "eight or nine years from now," and they applauded. Politico reports the President personally offered Senator John Fetterman a "financial windfall" to switch parties (usually a bag of cash), on the record, while a sitting US senator "absorbed the suggestion." Trump publicly accused Pope Leo XIV of "endangering Catholics" with his pro-peace stance on the Iran war, sending Marco Rubio to Rome on damage control. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president Marjorie Dannenfelser told the Wall Street Journal flat out: "Trump is the problem. The president is the problem."Robin breaks down Operation Epic Fury, Project Freedom, and the Strait of Hormuz standoff Pete Hegseth insists is "not a ceasefire violation" while Iran sinks ships and the UAE shoots down Iranian missiles. The Senate's $1 billion taxpayer giveaway for Trump's East Wing ballroom, the Supreme Court's gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr.'s campaign to "deprescribe" antidepressants, the closure of the ICE Detention Ombudsman office, the eight Republican AGs arguing in federal court that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional, and the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic that nobody at HHS is equipped to track.Pour something strong. We're going in.Sources:Marjorie Dannenfelser, Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, General Dan Caine, John Fetterman, Joaquin Castro, Adam Kinzinger, Karl Rove, Sean Hannity, Hugh Hewitt, Mike Nellis, Mrs. Frazzled, Abraar Karan, Adam Isaacson, Wall Street Journal, Politico, HuffPost, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN, NPR, CBS News, Washington Post, SCOTUSblog, NAACP Legal Defense Fund.Keywords:political podcast May 2026, Trump news this week, Trump second term podcast, Iran war 2026, Pope Leo Trump feud, Fetterman financial windfall, Trump ballroom taxpayer money, Voting Rights Act gutted, Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr. HHS, Christofascism, Section 504 lawsuit, ICE detention oversight, hantavirus outbreak 2026, Met Gala 2026, Athena Strand verdict, Secret Service scandal, Susan B. Anthony Trump problem, anti-Trump podcast, progressive podcast, queer podcast host, snarky political podcast, true crime political podcast, We Saw the Devil podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

Step into the dojo of ‘90s nostalgia as All2ReelToo's So Bad They're Good series kicks into high gear with a look at Sidekicks (1992)! This cult classic follows Barry Gabrewski, a bullied teen with a wild imagination and one ultimate dream—to become the sidekick to martial arts legend Chuck Norris. When fantasy starts to collide with reality, Barry takes matters into his own hands, training in martial arts to find confidence, courage, and maybe even his own spotlight. Starring Jonathan Brandis, Beau Bridges, Mako, Joe Piscopo, and Danica McKellar—with Chuck Norris playing himself—this episode dives into the film's blend of fantasy sequences, heartfelt moments, and gloriously cheesy action. Is it inspiring? Is it ridiculous? Is it both? We break down everything that makes Sidekicks a perfectly imperfect gem in the “so bad it's good” hall of fame. #All2ReelToo #SoBadItsGood #Sidekicks1992 #ChuckNorris #90sMovies #CultClassics #MartialArtsMovies #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #Nostalgia #BadMoviesGoodFun Listen now: all2reeltoo.com

Imagine a blueprint so ambitious it aims to reshape America's government from the ground up. That's Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's comprehensive plan, as detailed in its 900-page Mandate for Leadership, to dismantle what it calls the administrative state and restore family-centered policies on day one of a conservative presidency.[9]Launched before the 2024 election, the project distanced itself from candidate Trump, but his second term has brought striking alignments. According to the Wall Street Journal, more than half of Trump's early executive orders on immigration and DEI match Project 2025 recommendations, with key architects now in his administration.[1] The Center for Progressive Reform's February 2026 tracker reveals the administration has initiated or completed 53 percent of its domestic agenda—283 of 532 actions across 20 agencies.[3]Core goals shine through concrete proposals. Project 2025 urges redefining the Department of Health and Human Services as the Department of Life, rejecting abortion as healthcare and directing the FDA to revoke mifepristone approval while tasking the DOJ with prosecuting violators, even in miscarriages.[2] In education, it calls for dismantling the Department of Education to boost school choice, privatizing student loans—which the League of United Latin American Citizens warns would hike costs and widen economic gaps—and eliminating Head Start for 833,000 low-income kids.[2][4]Immigration reforms propose mass deportations, shifting immigrant children from HHS welfare to DHS enforcement, ending birthright citizenship, and deploying military for border ops, per the ACLU's analysis.[5] Labor faces attacks too: ending card-check unions, repealing Davis-Bacon wages, and defunding overtime for 4.3 million workers, as Democracy Forward outlines.[4][7]Experts like the NAACP Legal Defense Fund highlight civil rights rollbacks, from surveilling protesters to censoring classroom discussions on race and gender.[8] Proponents frame it as defending sovereignty; critics, including LULAC, see state-level tests in Texas paving an authoritarian path.[2]These threads weave a vision of centralized presidential power, slashing agencies like Homeland Security and privatizing Medicare via vouchers.[6] As midterms loom, watch congressional battles over unions and grants—pivotal decision points ahead.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Send us Fan MailThreats to voting rights rarely announce themselves as “suppression.” In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. They discuss the SAVE Act and related proposals that would tighten voter registration. Janai explains why the US already has voter verification systems, why fraud is not the widespread problem it's sold as, and how new rules can be engineered to shrink the electorate while sounding neutral on paper. This conversation goes deeper than policy. It wrestles with what it means to be a patriot in a country still learning how to be a multiracial democracy, and why naming white supremacy matters if we're serious about building something better. Janai offers a framework that sticks with us: reckon with our past, reimagine what this country can be, and refound it by removing the harmful systems that still weigh us down. If the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a kind of “birth certificate” for modern American democracy, then the work of growing up is still unfinished and still possible. Listen in for the full conversation.Janai Nelson is President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), the nation's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice and equality. As the institutional thought-leader, she directs the organization's programmatic strategy and operations. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in numerous landmark legal cases, shaping the fight for civil rights.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

Imagine a blueprint for reshaping America, drawn up by conservative powerhouses like the Heritage Foundation and now unfolding in real time. Project 2025, launched in April 2023 as the 2025 Presidential Transition Project, aimed to consolidate executive power, dismantle what it calls the administrative state, and advance right-wing priorities, according to its own 900-page Mandate for Leadership document.Fast forward to February 2026: the Center for Progressive Reform reports the Trump administration has initiated or completed 53 percent of its domestic agenda, with 283 of 532 recommended actions across 20 federal agencies now in motion. That's no abstract plan—it's action, from Russ Vought, Project 2025 architect turned White House budget director, steering cuts and reforms.Key proposals hit hard at federal agencies. The blueprint calls for abolishing the Department of Education entirely, shifting control to states to boost school choice and parental rights, while moving programs like those under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to Health and Human Services. It targets labor by ending project labor agreements, repealing Davis-Bacon wage rules, and easing union decertification. Health care faces overhaul: eliminate Head Start serving 833,000 poor kids, scrap Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and privatize Medicare via vouchers and Advantage as default. On immigration, it pushes mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship, using military for enforcement, and hiking asylum fees.The project's own words frame its ambition: restore the family as America's centerpiece, defend sovereignty, and dismantle bureaucracy, as stated in Heritage's principles. Yet experts warn of deeper impacts. Democracy Forward calls it a profound threat, while the ACLU highlights risks to reproductive rights, like rescinding abortion access for immigrant youth, already achieved by routing pregnant minors to restrictive states like Texas.These changes weave a tapestry of ambition, from relaxed fossil fuel drilling and tax shifts to flat rates of 15 and 30 percent, potentially hiking burdens on low-income families. Critics, including the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, decry threats to civil rights through DEI rollbacks and immigrant criminalization.As three years remain in the term, upcoming milestones loom—court challenges, midterm battles, and full agency overhauls. Will this blueprint remake governance, or spark backlash? Thank you for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Imagine a blueprint unfolding in Washington, where conservative visionaries at the Heritage Foundation sketched Project 2025 back in April 2023, aiming to reshape America's federal government from the ground up. According to the Heritage Foundation's own Mandate for Leadership, the project's core mission is to "deconstruct the administrative state" on Day One of a new presidency, restoring the family as society's centerpiece while defending national sovereignty.[8]Fast forward to February 2026, and the Center for Progressive Reform reports that the Trump administration has initiated or completed 53 percent of its domestic agenda—283 out of 532 actions across 20 agencies.[1] This isn't theory; it's tracking toward reality, with executive orders dismantling guardrails on power.Key proposals target federal agencies head-on. Project 2025 calls for abolishing the Department of Education, shifting control to states to boost school choice and parental rights, while moving programs like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to Health and Human Services.[6] It urges privatizing the student loan system, as noted on page 340 of the document, potentially hiking costs for working families and widening economic gaps, per LULAC's analysis.[2] Labor faces hits too: eliminate card-check union elections, repeal Davis-Bacon wage rules, and allow states to waive federal labor laws.[3]On health and environment, the plan seeks to revoke FDA approval of abortion drugs like mifepristone, direct the DOJ to prosecute providers, and reverse EPA findings on carbon dioxide harms to unleash fossil fuels.[2][6] Immigration reforms propose mass deportations, higher fees for asylum seekers, and using military for enforcement, ending protections in sensitive areas like schools.[3][6]Experts warn of deep implications. The ACLU highlights risks to First Amendment rights, like targeting protesters and censoring classroom discussions on race and gender.[5] NAACP Legal Defense Fund tracks civil rights erosions, from voting to equal opportunity.[4] These changes could centralize power, privatize services, and prioritize conservative priorities over broad equity.Yet the project's ambition connects to broader themes: a unitary executive wielding unprecedented control. As implementation accelerates, upcoming milestones—like congressional battles over Medicaid cuts or Title IX reversals—loom large, testing America's governance resilience.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Imagine a blueprint unfolding in Washington, one executive order at a time. Project 2025, crafted by the Heritage Foundation as detailed in its 900-page Mandate for Leadership, aimed to reshape America's federal government by consolidating executive power and advancing conservative priorities. According to the Center for Progressive Reform's February 2026 update, the Trump administration has now initiated or completed 53 percent of its domestic agenda—283 out of 532 recommended actions across 20 agencies.Key proposals targeted dismantling the administrative state. The plan calls for eliminating the Department of Education to boost school choice and parental control, as outlined in Heritage's document. It urges abolishing Head Start, serving over 833,000 low-income children, and ending the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program while phasing out income-driven repayment plans. Labor reforms strike hard: ending card-check union elections, repealing Davis-Bacon wage rules, and allowing waivers from federal labor laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act, per the WFSE Project 2025 summary.Immigration overhaul looms large, advocating mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship, and using military for border arrests—echoed by appointees like Stephen Miller, a Project 2025 contributor now deputy chief of staff, according to the ACLU. Health policies propose repealing the $35 insulin cap and restricting abortion access nationwide, with Reproductive Freedom for All tracking 51 percent implementation, including actions by advisors from groups like Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.Stated goals, per Heritage, include restoring the family, defending sovereignty, and dismantling bureaucracy. Yet experts warn of deeper impacts: Brookings notes rollbacks on civil rights for LGBTQ+ students and reduced funding for disabled pupils; the NAACP Legal Defense Fund highlights threats to equal employment and expanded death penalties.These threads weave a vast ambition—from privatizing Medicare via vouchers to slashing SNAP food aid—testing governance's resilience, as LULAC observes in state pilots like Texas.Looking ahead, with three years left, midterm elections and court challenges loom as pivotal decision points. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Imagine a blueprint so ambitious it aims to reshape the entire U.S. government, drawn up by the Heritage Foundation and released in April 2023 as Project 2025. This 900-page plan, detailed in its own Mandate for Leadership document from the Heritage Foundation, promises to restore the family as America's centerpiece, dismantle the administrative state, and defend national sovereignty.Fast forward to February 2026: the Center for Progressive Reform reports that the Trump administration has initiated or completed 53 percent of its domestic administrative policy agenda, with 283 of 532 recommended actions across 20 federal agencies now in motion. Reproductive Freedom for All tracks 51 percent implementation, including 23 completed actions out of 57 monitored, led by figures like Russell Vought, Trump's OMB Director and a Project 2025 co-author who now enforces these policies government-wide.Key proposals target federal agencies head-on. The plan calls for eliminating the Department of Education to boost school choice, as outlined in the AFSC summary, while axing Head Start, which serves over 833,000 low-income children annually, per Democracy Forward's People's Guide. On labor, it seeks to scrap civil service protections, replacing thousands of employees with political appointees, and end overtime pay for 4.3 million workers, according to the same guide. Immigration reforms propose dismantling the Department of Homeland Security, mass deportations via active-duty military, and ending birthright citizenship, with Stephen Miller, a key architect, now as Deputy Chief of Staff.Experts warn of sweeping impacts. The ACLU highlights threats to civil rights, like censoring classroom discussions on race and gender, while the NAACP Legal Defense Fund notes rollbacks on voting rights and expanded death penalties. "Project 2025 is the conservative movement's blueprint for weakening our government and building an authoritarian presidency," states the Center for Progressive Reform.These changes connect a grand vision: consolidating executive power, as Wikipedia describes, to overhaul governance from education to borders. Yet with three years left in the term, trackers like Project 2025 Observer signal more milestones ahead, including potential Supreme Court challenges and midterm battles.As implementation accelerates, the true scope of this ambition hangs in the balance. Thank you for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Imagine a blueprint so ambitious it aims to reshape America's government from the ground up. That's Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's 900-page manifesto published in April 2023, designed as a playbook for a conservative president to consolidate power and dismantle what its authors call the "administrative state." According to the Heritage Foundation's own document, the project's core goals are to "restore the family as the centerpiece of American life," "dismantle the administrative state," and "defend our nation's sovereignty," as outlined in their Mandate for Leadership.Fast forward to February 2026, and the Trump administration has already initiated or completed 53 percent of its domestic policy agenda—283 out of 532 recommended actions across 20 federal agencies, reports the Center for Progressive Reform's Project 2025 Executive Action Tracker. Key architects like Russell Vought, now OMB director and a Project 2025 co-author, are driving this forward, enforcing policies from the Executive Office of the President.Concrete changes paint a vivid picture. The plan calls for abolishing the Department of Education to boost school choice, eliminating Head Start—which serves over 833,000 children in poverty—and ending the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, per the WFSE Project 2025 Summary. On labor, it proposes scrapping card-check union elections, repealing Davis-Bacon wage rules, and cutting overtime protections for 4.3 million workers, as detailed in Democracy Forward's People's Guide. Immigration reforms advocate mass deportations, ending birthright citizenship, and using the military for border arrests, according to the ACLU's analysis. Health proposals include privatizing Medicare via vouchers and repealing the $35 insulin cap.Experts warn of sweeping implications. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund tracks how these moves curtail civil rights, from challenging diversity programs in lawsuits like National Urban League v. Trump to expanding the federal death penalty. Critics, including the Center for Progressive Reform, see an authoritarian tilt, with states like Texas already testing similar policies.Yet proponents argue it's about efficiency and family values. This ambition connects daily life—childcare access, wages, borders—to a vision of streamlined governance.Looking ahead, trackers like Project 2025 Observer predict more milestones, with ongoing litigation and the 2026 midterms as pivotal decision points.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Imagine a blueprint so ambitious it aims to remake the entire U.S. government from the ground up. That's Project 2025, launched in April 2023 by the Heritage Foundation as the 2025 Presidential Transition Project. According to its own 900-page manifesto, "Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise," the plan rests on four pillars: restoring the family as America's centerpiece, dismantling the administrative state, defending sovereignty and borders, and securing individual rights to live freely.[12][1]At its core, Project 2025 seeks to consolidate executive power, purge civil service ranks for loyalists, and overhaul agencies. It proposes abolishing the Department of Education and Department of Homeland Security entirely, while shrinking the Environmental Protection Agency and merging economic bureaus like the Census and Labor Statistics into one conservative-aligned entity.[1][2] "Pave the way for an effective conservative administration," the document declares, by firing independent agency leaders and conditioning funding on political fealty.[2]Key reforms target health care and labor. It calls for cutting Medicaid through per-capita caps, work requirements, and privatization into vouchers, alongside pushing Medicare toward private Advantage plans as the default.[1][2] Labor faces blows too: eliminate card-check union elections, repeal Davis-Bacon wage rules, and shrink the National Labor Relations Board.[3] On immigration, mass deportations loom, using military and National Guard for raids, ending asylum protections, and dismantling birthright citizenship.[7]Energy policy pushes fossil fuels hard, urging vast oil, gas, and coal development, Arctic drilling, and slashing climate research funding. "Any research conducted with taxpayer dollars serves the national interest in a concrete way in line with conservative principles," it states.[1]By February 2026, trackers reveal stark progress: the Trump administration has initiated or completed 53 percent of its 532 domestic actions, with 283 implemented across 20 agencies, per the Center for Progressive Reform.[9] Critics like the ACLU warn of eroded civil rights, from censored classroom discussions on race and gender to restricted abortion and contraception access.[7][10] The NAACP Legal Defense Fund notes early executive orders advancing criminalization of immigrants and protests.[8]This scope illustrates Project 2025's ambition: not tweaks, but a total realignment of governance. As midterms approach, battles over Congress could accelerate or stall remaining reforms.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In this episode of All2ReelToo's SO BAD THEY'RE GOOD series, we bravely venture into the bizarre family-fantasy fever dream that is Gooby (2009). When 11-year-old Willy is struggling through a rough patch, his childhood toy springs to life—literally. Enter Gooby: a six-foot-tall, furry, imaginary(?) monster who crashes into reality to help Willy cope… whether anyone asked for that help or not. What follows is a wildly strange mix of heart, confusion, and unintentionally hilarious moments that must be seen (and discussed) to be believed. We break down the plot, the performances, and the many “choices” this movie makes—asking the important question: is Gooby a misunderstood family film, or a hall-of-fame entry in so-bad-they're-good cinema? Starring: Robbie Coltrane as Gooby (voice) David James Elliott as Jack Dandridge Ingrid Kavelaars as Elize Dandridge Matthew Knight as Willy Dandridge Eugene Levy as Mr. Nerdlinger Mary Haney as Mrs. Williams Len Doncheff as Mr. Ogilvey Paula Boudreau as Mrs. Deacon Elle Downs as Mrs. Donnelly Ricky Hegarty as Colin Alexander Conti as Eric Luke Bilyk as Cute Kid Jack Duffy as Grocery Store Manager Daniel DeSanto as Crane Avery Bisbee as Little Girl

In this episode of All2ReelToo's PILOT ERROR Review Series, we dig up a true TV time capsule — the un-aired 1996 UPN pilot Black at Ya. Created by Rusty Cundieff, this ambitious sketch comedy pilot pulled back the curtain on the chaos of trying to produce a “Black” comedy show for a mainstream network audience. Sharp, self-aware, and ahead of its time, Black at Ya tackled industry politics, cultural expectations, and the fine line between satire and reality — all while trying to get laughs. We also spotlight the cast, including John O'Hurley, Mark Christopher Lawrence, and Justin Kirk, and break down why this pilot never made it to series. Was it too bold? Too meta? Too real for 1996? Join us as we revisit this forgotten piece of television history, explore what worked, what didn't, and ask the ultimate question: would it survive in today's TV landscape?

Imagine a blueprint for reshaping America's government, drawn up by conservative powerhouses like the Heritage Foundation and now unfolding in real time. Project 2025, launched in April 2023 as a 900-plus-page manifesto, aimed to dismantle what its authors call the "administrative state" and consolidate power in the presidency. According to the Heritage Foundation's own documentation, it promises a "180-day playbook" of executive orders ready for "Day One" of a new Republican administration, starting January 20, 2025.Fast forward to today: President Donald Trump has embraced core elements, with his Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency accelerating cuts. Government Executive reports agencies like the IRS have gutted 75% of their civil rights offices through reductions in force, while the Agriculture Department shutters its D.C. headquarters and field offices. A White House fact sheet boasts Trump signed an executive order remaking the federal workforce, reinstating Schedule F to strip protections from up to 500,000 career employees, turning policy roles into at-will political posts.Key proposals target federal agencies head-on. The plan calls for abolishing the Department of Education, handing education oversight to states, and eliminating the Department of Homeland Security, privatizing the TSA—agencies born from 9/11's ashes, as AFGE warns, risking national security. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission face erasure, shrinking antitrust enforcement. The DOJ and FBI would fall under direct presidential control, rooted in unitary executive theory, which the Center for American Progress labels an "absolutist view" that shreds checks and balances.Proponents, like Heritage, argue this restores efficiency: "Maximize presidential control to implement conservative priorities," including corporate tax cuts, a flat income tax, and slashing Medicare and Medicaid. Critics, including the National Federation of Federal Employees, decry it as politicizing civil service for "personal and political gain," potentially firing a million workers and ending public unions.These changes ripple outward, from privatizing CDC labs—splitting data from policy, per Project 2025—to blocking DEI hiring and reinstating discriminatory tests. NAACP Legal Defense Fund tracks how executive actions curb civil rights.As agencies submit RIF plans by April deadlines, the real test looms: court battles and midterm elections. Will this ambition hold, or fracture under scrutiny? Tune in next week for updates. Thanks for listening.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In this special bonus episode of All2ReelToo, we pay tribute to the late James Van Der Beek, who sadly passed away at just 48. To celebrate his legacy, we rewind to where it all began — the unforgettable pilot of Dawson's Creek. Welcome to the picturesque coastal town of Capeside, Massachusetts — where movie dreams, first loves, and complicated friendships collide. At the center is aspiring filmmaker Dawson Leery (Van Der Beek), a 15-year-old cinephile scripting his own coming-of-age story alongside his lifelong best friends: the fiercely loyal Joey Potter and class clown with hidden depth, Pacey Witter. But life imitates drama when sophisticated New York transplant Jen Lindley moves in next door, instantly captivating Dawson and stirring unexpected jealousy in Joey. As friendships are tested during a tense movie night, sparks also fly elsewhere — Pacey finds himself drawn to the mysterious Tamara Jacobs… who just happens to be the new English teacher at Capeside High. Add in Dawson's rejection from the school's film class, and suddenly sophomore year is shaping up to be anything but ordinary. We break down the iconic moments, the unforgettable ‘90s vibes, and the performances that launched careers — including: Michelle Williams as Jen Lindley Joshua Jackson as Pacey Witter Katie Holmes as Joey Potter Mary-Margaret Humes as Gale Leery John Wesley Shipp as Mitch Leery Mary Beth Peil as Evelyn Ryan Nina Repeta as Bessie Potter With memorable supporting turns by Leann Hunley as Tamara Jacobs and others who helped shape the world of Capeside. Join us as we revisit the pilot that defined a generation, launched careers, and gave us one of television's most heartfelt teen dramas.

In this episode of All2ReelToo's Based on a True Story Review series, we dive headfirst into the wild, outrageous, and unbelievable real-life chaos of The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). We explore the meteoric rise and disastrous fall of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who skyrocketed to wealth, excess, and notoriety—only to crash hard under the weight of crime, corruption, and federal investigation. Featuring powerhouse performances from Leonardo DiCaprio (Jordan Belfort), Jonah Hill (Donnie Azoff), Margot Robbie (Naomi Lapaglia), Matthew McConaughey (Mark Hanna), Kyle Chandler (Agent Denham), Rob Reiner, Jon Bernthal, Jon Favreau, Jean Dujardin, Joanna Lumley, Cristin Milioti, and many more—this episode breaks down the madness behind the money, the mayhem, and the movie. #WolfOfWallStreet #JordanBelfort #BasedOnATrueStory #Scorsese #LeonardoDiCaprio #MovieReview #PodcastLife #All2ReelToo #FilmDiscussion #TrueCrimeFilms #CinemaChat #MargotRobbie #JonahHill #MovieFans #PodcastEpisode Listen now: all2reeltoo.com

In this episode of All2ReelToo's A Very Special Episode Review series, we dive into the unforgettable moment when Kirk Cameron famously said “no” to cocaine in the Growing Pains Season 2 classic, “Thank God It's Friday” (S2.E15). While the rest of the Seavers settle in for a quiet night of TV, Mike heads out with his buddies Eddie and Boner—only to find himself at a party where things take a dangerous turn and cocaine enters the picture. We break down the drama, the message, and the legacy of this iconic ‘80s PSA-style episode. Starring: Alan Thicke – Dr. Jason Seaver Joanna Kerns – Maggie Malone Seaver Kirk Cameron – Mike Seaver Tracey Gold – Carol Seaver Jeremy Miller – Ben Seaver Kristy Swanson – Rhonda Justin Williams – Roland Taylor K.C. Martel – Eddie Andrew Koenig – Richard "Boner" Stabone Melanie Gaffin – Trudy Sullivan Maura Gallagher – Lana Heidi Kozak Haddad – Bonnie #All2ReelToo #AVerySpecialEpisodeReview #GrowingPains #KirkCameron #1980sTV #SitcomHistory #VerySpecialEpisode #PodcastShowNotes #TVNostalgia #RetroTV #CocaineEpisode #ThankGodItsFriday #PopCulturePodcast #MikeSeaver #AlanThicke Listen now: all2reeltoo.com

Join us for another thrilling installment of All2ReelToo's All2 Dystopia Review series as we dive deep into Snowpiercer (2013)—a chilling, high-speed look at humanity's last survivors aboard a perpetually moving train after a climate-change experiment wipes out life on Earth. As society rebuilds itself on the rails, a brutal new class system emerges… and revolution begins. Featuring powerhouse performances from:Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Octavia Spencer, John Hurt, Ed Harris, Ko Asung, Luke Pasqualino, and Paul Lazar. Buckle up—this is one dystopian ride you won't want to miss. #All2ReelToo #MoviePodcast #Snowpiercer #DystopiaReview #ChrisEvans #BongJoonHo #FilmDiscussion #SciFiMovies #PodcastLife #MovieFans #FilmReview #Snowpiercer2013 #CultCinema Listen now: all2reeltoo.com

Many people know Thurgood Marshall as the first African American U.S. Supreme Court justice, however, first he had a long and distinguished career with the American Civil Liberties Union and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. On this episode of Us & Them, Trey Kay hosts a community conversation highlighting Thurgood Marshall's legacy and sharing excerpts from a new Maryland Public Television documentary “Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect.” Marshall was the lead attorney for the plaintiffs in the 1954 Brown vs Board of Education case which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. His work used the law as a tool for social change while dismantling institutional racism and inspiring social reforms. 

In this festive installment of All2ReelToo's “FROSTY FAVORITE REVIEW,” we're unwrapping one of the most underrated Christmas films of the '90s — The Ref (1994). This darkly comedic holiday gem follows a world-weary cat burglar who ends up taking the worst possible family hostage on Christmas Eve… only to realize he may be the one in over his head. Chaos, insults, family meltdowns — it's the perfect holiday movie for anyone who prefers their Christmas spirit with a side of snark. Starring: Denis Leary as Gus Judy Davis as Caroline Chasseur Kevin Spacey as Lloyd Chasseur Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. as Jesse Chasseur Glynis Johns as Rose Chasseur Raymond J. Barry as Lieutenant Huff Richard Bright as Murray Christine Baranski as Connie Chasseur Adam LeFevre as Gary Chasseur Phillip Nicoll as John Chasseur Ellie Raab as Mary Chasseur Bill Raymond as George John Scurti as Lieutenant Steve Milford Jim Turner as Phil Ron Gabriel as the Limo Driver Edward Saxon as Mike Michaels Kenneth Utt as Jeremiah Willard Robert Ridgely as Bob Burley J.K. Simmons as Colonel Siskel BD Wong as Dr. Wong (uncredited) Join us as we dive into the film's biting humor, unforgettable performances, and why this chaotic holiday tale deserves a permanent spot in your seasonal watchlist. #All2ReelToo #FrostyFavoriteReview #TheRef #ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilms #DenisLeary #ChristineBaranski #90sMovies #MovieReviewPodcast #CultClassics #HolidayComedy #FilmDiscussion #Podcasters #MovieFans #ChristmasSeason Listen now: all2reeltoo.com

Ho Ho HULKAMANIA!

Get ready for a wild ride with the #FrostyFailureReview of the 1972 "classic"

Dive into our review of the hauntingly beautiful world of B'Twixt Now and Sunrise: The Authentic Cut (2022) — a mesmerizing vision from the legendary Francis Ford Coppola. This re-edited and restored version takes us on a dreamlike journey through grief, inspiration, and the thin veil between dreams and reality. Follow Hall Baltimore (Val Kilmer) as he's guided by spectral figures of the past — Elle Fanning and Ben Chaplin — in a surreal and chilling murder mystery. With its hypnotic visuals and haunting atmosphere, this deeply personal #horror film stands as a true cinematic fever dream. #All2ReelToo #FrancisFordCoppola #Twixt #HorrorMovie #Surreal #Dreamlike #MovieReview #AuthenticCut Listen now: all2reeltoo.com

Janai Nelson, Civil Rights Attorney & President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, joins Marc Elias to expose how America's democracy is still shaped by race and power. From the gutting of the Voting Rights Act to the fight over representation in states like Louisiana, Nelson explains how the Supreme Court and partisan lawmakers are rolling back hard-won rights — and what it will take to build a truly multiracial democracy. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/ Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

Republicans in North Carolina moved forward with a plan to redraw the state’s congressional map and eliminate its only swing district. It's part of a GOP push to maintain control of Congress through maps that have the effect of diluting Black political power and diminishing the voting strength of communities of color. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Janai Nelson of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Janai Nelson, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund argued in defense of the Voting Rights Act in the pivotal Supreme Court case,  Louisiana v Callais this week. Nelson joins Dahlia Lithwick on this episode of Amicus to probe the implications of the case for voting rights around the country, and the role of the Supreme Court in a democratic system. Nelson warns that while the consequences of losing Section 2 would be catastrophic, t many Americans are unaware how much of their democracy is undergirded by the rights accorded in the 14th and 15th amendments, and effectuated by the Voting Rights Act. Their conversation delves into the historical context of voting rights, the importance of precedent, and the unfinished, but essential, struggle for racial justice in America.Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janai Nelson, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund argued in defense of the Voting Rights Act in the pivotal Supreme Court case,  Louisiana v Callais this week. Nelson joins Dahlia Lithwick on this episode of Amicus to probe the implications of the case for voting rights around the country, and the role of the Supreme Court in a democratic system. Nelson warns that while the consequences of losing Section 2 would be catastrophic, t many Americans are unaware how much of their democracy is undergirded by the rights accorded in the 14th and 15th amendments, and effectuated by the Voting Rights Act. Their conversation delves into the historical context of voting rights, the importance of precedent, and the unfinished, but essential, struggle for racial justice in America. Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janai Nelson, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund argued in defense of the Voting Rights Act in the pivotal Supreme Court case,  Louisiana v Callais this week. Nelson joins Dahlia Lithwick on this episode of Amicus to probe the implications of the case for voting rights around the country, and the role of the Supreme Court in a democratic system. Nelson warns that while the consequences of losing Section 2 would be catastrophic, t many Americans are unaware how much of their democracy is undergirded by the rights accorded in the 14th and 15th amendments, and effectuated by the Voting Rights Act. Their conversation delves into the historical context of voting rights, the importance of precedent, and the unfinished, but essential, struggle for racial justice in America.Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices