Podcasts about national parks

Ask a room full of intro geology students whether a snowflake is a mineral and almost every hand says no. Ask why, and someone will tell you it's because no two snowflakes are alike. Chris Bolhuis has been asking that question for 25 years — he asked it of a young Jesse Reimink sitting in his high school classroom — and the answer is the whole point of this lesson.It's been a while since we've released an episode on the Planet Geo feed, and there's more coming (plus a few projects we can't wait to announce). In the meantime, we're sharing the intro chapter of our Camp Geo audio textbook — the first lesson of the Physical Geology course you'd take in your first semester as a geology major. Several podcast platforms now display chapter artwork, which is close to how the Camp Geo mobile app works, so this is also a bit of an experiment: tell us how it lands.Chris and Jesse start where geology starts: the five criteria something has to meet to be a mineral. It has to be solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, have a definite chemical composition, and have a definite crystalline structure. The first three are easy (though "inorganic" is on shaky ground as mineralogists warm to biominerals — this rule may not survive the decade). The last two are where students get hung up, so they slow down: quartz is always SiO2, halite is always NaCl, and swap potassium in for sodium and you've got a different mineral entirely.Then a quick tour of the chemistry you half-remember from high school. Chris blows an atom up to the size of a 30-seat classroom — the nucleus is the tip of a pencil dangling from the ceiling, and everything else in the room is electron cloud. Jesse walks through protons, neutrons, and electrons, and why the loosely held electrons are what drive bonding. Ionic bonds transfer electrons (sodium hands one to chlorine, and a cation and anion snap together); covalent bonds share them. Chris's "paw-sitive" mnemonic and Jesse's parenting advice about covalent bonding are both, by mutual agreement, terrible. They both work.The episode closes with the analogy that ties it all together: a five-gallon bucket of tennis balls dumped on the floor. There's one best way to stack them. Add a bucket of marbles and the best way to stack changes — a different composition forces a different structure. Because there is a definite chemical composition, there is a definite crystalline structure. Elements make minerals, minerals make rocks, rocks make the planet.And then Jesse quizzes Chris. Chris goes one for two and files a formal complaint about question number two.In this episodeWhy we're releasing Camp Geo content on the Planet Geo feed (and what's coming)The five criteria for a mineral — solid, naturally occurring, inorganic, definite chemical composition, definite crystalline structureWhy "inorganic" may get dropped from the definition as biominerals gain acceptanceQuartz vs. halite vs. the potassium version — what "definite composition" really meansIs a snowflake a mineral? Working through all five criteria (yes, and you're a snowflake too)The classroom-sized atom and the pencil-tip nucleusProtons, neutrons, electrons — and why electrons do all the bonding workIonic bonding: sodium, chlorine, cations, anions, and "paw-sitive"Covalent bonding: sharing electrons instead of stealing themThe tennis-ball-and-marble analogy for crystal structureDefinite composition → definite structure → minerals → rocksThe quiz: Chris goes 1 for 2 and disputes the scoringAbout the seriesCamp Geo is Chris and Jesse's audio textbook version of an introductory Physical Geology course, built for the Camp Geo mobile app, where each lesson comes with a stack of images to follow along with. This is Chapter 1. Chris Bolhuis is a nationally recognized earth science teacher in Michigan; Dr. Jesse Reimink is his former student and now a professor in the Department of Geosciences at Penn State.Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: planetgeocast@gmail.comWebsite: https://planetgeocast.com/

Travels With Randy Route 66 In The Fall of '26 Episode 2 is here! Wisconsin Ya Sure You Betcha Randy and Bubba's Casual Updates Randy and Bubba discussed Randy's recent travels in Wisconsin, including stories about mosquitoes, Wisconsin Dells, and visiting during biker week. Bubba shared challenges with hot weather affecting his book business warehouse, including issues with sweat damaging packages. They briefly discussed football season and streaming service upgrades, then concluded with Randy sharing news about Stan Kroenke's $4 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team. Sports Franchise Valuation Discussion Randy shared information about a team owner's background, including details about his wife who is worth around $11 billion and owns 1% of Walmart. They discussed the recent $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres, making it the most expensive MLB team sale to date, which influenced the higher price paid for the Angels. The conversation also touched on sports betting scandals and the rapidly increasing value of sports franchises, with Randy noting how million-dollar values have lost significance as billion-dollar values approach that threshold. Movie Performance and Re-Release Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed recent movie performances, with Bubba noting that Avengers: Endgame is projected to become the first film to earn $3 billion, while Spider-Man and other movies have performed well despite COVID-19's impact on theaters. They also discussed the success of independent films like "Obsession," which cost under $1 million to make and earned over $200 million. The conversation then shifted to the upcoming re-release of Cars, which Randy viewed as an opportunity to introduce Route 66 to a new generation, expressing concern about the road's future and the importance of road trips in understanding America's diverse landscapes. Generational Decline in Road Trips Randy expressed concerns about younger generations' lack of interest in road trips compared to previous generations, attributing it to their heavy digital lifestyle. Randy also discussed how modern car manufacturers lack the style and variety of older cars like muscle cars and 1950s vehicles, with most new cars appearing similar in black, white, and maroon colors. Randy recommended that grandparents take their grandchildren to see the Route 66 movie and suggested that Gen Xers should take their children to refresh their memories of the route. Travel and Family History Updates Randy shared updates about recent travels, including doctor visits in South Dakota where costs were significantly lower than in Washington for car registration, insurance, and Medicare. He discussed his current Lake Michigan Circle Tour trip, encountering challenges with hot weather and mosquitoes while camping in Wisconsin. The conversation ended with Randy explaining his family history research in Wisconsin, specifically mentioning his great-grandfather's birthplace and efforts to trace ancestors who disappeared after the 1860 census. Family History and Wisconsin Travel Randy shared his research into his family's history, particularly focusing on how his great-grandfather changed his surname from Smith to Smythe around the 1860s. He visited Wisconsin Dells and observed Bike Week, describing the scene of older motorcyclists with their partners. Randy is currently traveling around Lake Michigan, staying at different wineries and farms as part of a harvest host program, and expressed strong appreciation for the people and scenery of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Travels and Route 66 Bubba and Randy discussed Randy's recent travels around Wisconsin, including his experiences in Sheboygan, Milwaukee, and Door County. They talked about Wisconsin's unique cultural aspects, including supper clubs and the state's reputation for beer production. Randy shared plans for his upcoming Route 66 trip, which will take a different direction and include interviews with local people. Bubba mentioned the success of their Route 66 calendar sales and discussed potential future content, including a paid subscription option for Randy's photography on Facebook.   SO. MANY. PHOTOS - Come join the conversation on Facebook with our 37,000 friends! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want us to sell something National Park or Route 66 related? Want to be a guest? Want to pay for both of us to go to Alaska? Want me to stop asking questions?   bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com !! LISTEN TO THE OFFICIAL TRAVELS WITH RANDY SOUNDTRACK! Available on all streaming music platforms such as Apple:  TWR Full Soundtrack GET YOUR COPY OF THE TWR OFFICIAL ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL 16 MONTH CALENDAR! ONLY $19.99 Now Shipping!   https://travelswithrandy.com/

Jason Lippert is back in the RV business just three months after retiring from LCI Industries — this time as CEO of Fun Town RV.  We also look at Camping World's SEC filings, which show the company has been consolidating stores and reducing its workforce after years of aggressive expansion and dealership acquisitions. Plus: Alliance RV teases an ultra-luxury fifth wheel, the new Delta X toy hauler, and its first Alliance-branded motorhome; the National RV Training Academy gets a new owner; flash flooding impacts Zion National Park; Kansas raises state park camping fees; and Hipcamp names its best campsites of 2026. It's a packed week of RV and camping news. #RVNews #RVMiles #CampingWorld #Lippert #AllianceRV #RVIndustry #CampingNews Get a free quote for an RV extended warranty at https://wholesalewarranties.com *Support RV Miles and the weekly news videos: https://RVMiles.com/milemarkers *Get the latest news, National Park updates, happenings around RV Miles, and more when you sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://RVMiles.com/mailinglist *It's our only in-person event this year! Join us at HOMECOMING October 7 - 11 in Amana, IA. Seminars, a Rig Crawl, Trivia, Giveaways, Nightly catered meals, time to explore historic Amana, and so much more! https://RVMiles.com/HOMECOMING 00:00 Headlines And Tease 00:45 Jason Lippert Joins Fun Town 04:13 Camping World Shrinks Stores 07:15 Wholesale Warranties Sponsor 08:09 NRVTA Training Academy Sold 09:19 Alliance Open House Preview 12:05 Homecoming Rally Invite 13:01 Zion Flooding Update 14:00 Kansas State Park Fee Hike 15:16 Hipcamp Awards For 2026 17:03 Wrap Up And Membership

Steve Stockton Presents - National Park Mysteries 18Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

You know those places that leave you completely speechless? Black Canyon of the Gunnison was one of them.

Get 30% off at rvmattress.com/rvmiles with code RVMILES at checkout! A deadly flash flood has devastated parts of Grand Canyon National Park, leaving two people dead, others still unaccounted for, destroying trails and bridges, and severely damaging the Transcanyon Waterline — forcing major water restrictions and lodging closures on the South Rim. In this week's national park and public lands news roundup, we break down what happened at the Grand Canyon and what visitors need to know right now. We're also covering: • A major Trump administration proposal that would make it easier for the National Park Service to expand bicycle and e-bike access • New reporting from Anna Kramer at NOTUS on a proposed Yosemite land deal that could give a private developer direct access through the park • Wolf activity forcing new tent-camping restrictions at Isle Royale National Park • Kansas State Parks raising camping and vehicle fees — and eliminating its annual camping pass We'll separate the headlines from what the actual rules and proposals say, explain what's changing, and tell you what matters if you're planning a national park or camping trip. #NationalParks #GrandCanyon #Yosemite #RVMiles #CampingNews #PublicLands Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale! Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers 00:00 Headlines 00:54 Grand Canyon Flood Disaster 06:17 Sponsor Message 07:08 E-Bike Rules Overhaul 13:59 Yosemite Private Road Push 17:13 Isle Royale Wolf Restrictions 18:47 Kansas State Park Fee Hikes 20:04 Support And Sign Off

Jodi shares an update on her mom's recovery after a major June surgery, what is DollyFest and when is it happening, and what are the biggest mistakes families make in National Parks? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Mt. Lassen erupted in May 1915 it caught the imagination of the American public. Nearby San Francisco was hosting the Panama Pacific Exhibition to celebrate the 1914 opening of the Panama Canal. It was also a statement to the world that San Francisco had fully recovered from the destructive 1906 earthquake. But the massive volcanic eruption reminded San Franciscans of the unpredictable power of Mother Nature. And in 1916 Lassen Volcanic became a National Park.

Sleep In Compilation 60 National Park Mysteries Stream with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

DESERT Mysteries and Disappearances from within National ParksBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In the age of emojis, Gen Z has decided what they all mean and which ones are rude and shouldn't be used. Well the big one that sparks a lot of controversy between generations is the thumbs up emoji... It's time to play our favorite drinking game, Bombed at the Beach, where we send Jaime down to the bars where he found today's players Jada and Taylor! The United States is known for our beautiful National Parks but sometimes we don't go into them very well prepared... Well National Park rangers have put out a list of mistakes that visitors make that you should avoid!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mt Rainier National Park - Mysteries and Disappearances with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

One man's mission to go to every National Park site across the country brought him to Southeast Alaska; Former Juneau school principal sentenced to 60 days in prison after physically assaulting a student; Alaska to receive up to $23 million from Meta in landmark child consumer protection settlement; Petersburg hosts first ever "bio blitz" to identify invasive species 

#18 Steve Stockton's National Park MysteriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Night Flight - 3 Hours of 100 Cases of National Park Disappearances with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Mysterious National Park Disappearances - The Yosemite Cluster with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Morning Sleep In Stream - 3 Hours of National Park Mysteries with Steve Stockton Volume #2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In the last year and a half, President Donald Trump has put his name, image, or both, on a whole host of things — federal buildings, passports, the resident National Park pass, the administration's child savings accounts, the under construction border wall, and of course, the Kennedy Center. But why? Why is Trump so obsessed with seeing his name on pretty much everything that isn't nailed down (and a lot that is)? To find out, we spoke with Alex Wagner, host of Crooked Media's Runaway Country.And in headlines, the Iran war hits the six-month mark, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh suggests the central bank may have to raise interest rates, Trump announces a U.S. Space Academy, and Trump plans to send Vice President JD Vance to Ground Zero for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.Show Notes: Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com

In this episode, Phil and Janelle talk about Idaho, Aaron and Matt, National Parks, hiking, cruises, Spider-man, vacation pants, Toy Story, Ben Hunt, and more.

Today from SDPB - a presidential endorsement, South Dakota's economic forecast and a call to restore federal funding for National Parks infrastructure.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on support for one of President Trump's projects.

Travels With Randy Route 66 In The Fall of '26 Episode 1 is here! Finally Back On The Road Again! Road Trip and Business Updates Randy and Bubba discussed Randy's current road trip across the country, where he is pursuing genealogy research while traveling. Randy explained his decision to change plans from visiting the Upper Peninsula to doing a Lake Michigan loop, specifically targeting lighthouses along the route Angels Baseball Team Performance Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed the poor performance of the Angels baseball team, which is in danger of losing 100 games for the first time in their history. Randy expressed frustration with the team's owner, who prioritizes profit over winning, and they compared baseball's lack of promotion/relegation system to soccer's more flexible league structure. The conversation concluded with a discussion about innovative sports entertainment like the Savannah Bananas and the challenges of getting funding for new business ventures. Entrepreneurial Experiences and Business Financing Bubba and Randy discussed their experiences starting businesses 25 years ago, comparing the easier access to credit and financing during that period to the more restrictive current environment. They reflected on how their children, including Randy's son Jamison, have been influenced by their entrepreneurial experiences, with Jamison choosing stable employment over business ownership after witnessing both the successes and failures of Randy's business. Randy mentioned he is 14 months away from paying off his vehicle "Snuffy" after financing half the purchase price and using cash for the rest, following a $145,000 renovation. Car Mileage and Maintenance Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed their car mileage and maintenance issues. Bubba shared that his car Satan's Anus had reached 417,000 miles and had recently lost its bumper and back window due to an incident where he tried to push a tree off the road. Randy mentioned that his car Stuffy had reached 110,000 miles and he drives about 25,000 miles annually, with the mechanic indicating the engine could go up to 250,000 miles without issue. Historical Mining and Modern Parallels Bubba and Randy discussed the challenges of home ownership and the relentless nature of maintenance issues. Randy shared his recent road trip through South Dakota's Black Hills and Montana, including a visit to the ghost town of Garnett, which highlighted the difficult circumstances faced by early miners seeking fortune. They reflected on how people 200 years ago would have been gold miners if they lived then, and discussed the historical pattern where those who supplied the miners (like pick and shovel sellers) often fared better than those doing the mining, drawing a parallel to modern internet businesses like Google. Wealth Concentration and Travel Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed the dramatic increase in wealth concentration, noting how companies like Nvidia now generate billions daily while individual financial opportunities have shrunk. They explored the implications of AI market consolidation and discussed Randy's current retirement lifestyle of traveling across different states, including his upcoming Route 66 journey where he plans to focus more on experiencing the route rather than just documenting it. Randy mentioned his routine of trading until market open and staying at various locations including Harvest Hosts and occasional hotels during his travels. Route 66 Trip Planning Discussion Randy discussed his upcoming Route 66 trip back to the western United States, planning to visit places he missed during his spring journey and interview businesses along the route to see how they fared during the summer. He noted that many locations are preparing for the centennial celebration in November, with Disney planning a Cars reissue in September. Bubba mentioned that Randy's Route 66 photos have been popular on Facebook, with over 6,000 pictures taken and featured in a new 16-month calendar available for purchase. The discussion also covered Randy's plans to create more video content and adapt to Facebook's preference for vertical formats, with the podcast continuing weekly coverage of Randy's travels.   SO. MANY. PHOTOS - Come join the conversation on Facebook with our 37,000 friends! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want us to sell something National Park or Route 66 related? Want to be a guest? Want to pay for both of us to go to Alaska? Want me to stop asking questions?   bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com !! LISTEN TO THE OFFICIAL TRAVELS WITH RANDY SOUNDTRACK! Available on all streaming music platforms such as Apple:  TWR Full Soundtrack GET YOUR COPY OF THE TWR OFFICIAL ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL 16 MONTH CALENDAR! ONLY $19.99 Now Shipping!   https://travelswithrandy.com/  

This week, RedHanded is joined by Cassie and Danielle from National Park After Dark for an exploration of the myths, outlaws and bloody history of Louisiana.First up: legendary “land pirate” John Murrell, the mysterious Leather Britches Smith, and the stories lurking along Louisiana's Myths and Legends Byway.Then: between 1910 and 1912, several entire families were slaughtered with axes across Louisiana and Texas. Police blamed Clementine Barnabet, a Black teenager who they claimed was the high priestess of a murderous voodoo cult. If guilty, she would easily rank as the worst female serial killer in history.But looking back on the changing confessions, questionable police work, and some impossible crimes – and almost nothing is as it seems...--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / Instagram

This week we are teaming up with the UK Queens of True Crime - Hannah and Suruthi of Red Handed! Today's theme is Louisiana, and we all come with stories from the Bayou State that cover axe murderers, infamous outlaws, and pickled heads. Be sure to check out Red Handed where ever you listen to podcasts! Come see us on tour! For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week's partners! Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at http://Keepersecurity.com/npadBlueland: Get 15% off your first order at blueland.com/NPADIM8: Go to IM8health.com/npad and use code npad for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week in national parks and public lands news: • What's actually happening with the proposed border security project at Big Bend • A second barrier going up at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument • 11 hikers rescued after flash flooding at Bryce Canyon • The search for a missing 71-year-old hiker at Canyonlands • New National Park Service rules for electric scooters, hoverboards, Segways, and other micromobility devices • A historic Sierra National Forest cabin reopens • Vandals cause extensive damage at several Oregon state parks • The National Park Service celebrates its 110th birthday • A new NPS partnership with Google Arts & Culture brings virtual national park tours online Get 20% off Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com with code RVMILES Tickets for HOMECOMING are on sale! Learn more at: https://RVMiles.com/homecoming ****************************** Connect with RV Miles:  RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles Shop the RV Miles Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rvmiles RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist Mile Marker Membership: https://rvmiles.com/milemarkers 00:00 Intro 00:28 Sponsor Message 01:16 NP News Format Returns 05:11 Big Bend Border Review 09:34 Organ Pipe Second Wall 10:34 Bryce Canyon Flood Rescue 11:43 Canyonlands Missing Hiker 13:06 New E-Scooter Rules 14:54 Oregon Parks Vandalism 15:45 NPS Turns 110 17:45 Wrap Up and Thanks

Dani and Bill are the Squirrel protectors of the National Parks, and they've got a job to do.   Check out the images and write up for this Escape Room below to follow along, or play yourself! https://www.consumethismedia.com/s19katherine    For everything Escape This Podcast, head to https://www.consumethismedia.com/escape-this-podcast   Purchase access to our standalone bonus series here: https://www.consumethismedia.com/bonus-series  Or you can support the show on Patreon for blog posts, bonus audio, videos, trivia, and the chance to appear as a character in one of Dani's rooms. To hang out with us and other fans, join our discord here: https://discord.gg/AH9MZqM  Check out our second podcast, Solve This Murder! Website || iTunes || RSS Have questions, comments, puzzles, or anything else? Send us an email! (escapethispod@gmail.com)

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True BIGFOOT Encounters from State and National Parks with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

50 National Park Disapperances Stream with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

The news to know for Tuesday, August 25, 2026! We'll tell you about a new Supreme Court decision that could change how mail-in ballots are handled — just ahead of the midterms. Also, how the trade war with Canada is escalating again. And the Trump Administration's plan to take away the visas of as many as 200,000 people. Plus, why police are investigating another bizarre manhole video in New York City, how to visit a National Park for free today, and the tennis legends returning to the court for some high-profile matches. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com  

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at:⁠ ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the Pod Directly: https://troymeadows.substack.com/subscribe⁠Check Out MPP Merch ⁠Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out ⁠Troy's Coaching Page ⁠STOKED TO PARTNER WITH  KILA - $50 off your order⁠GO BREWING⁠ - 20% off your first orderUSE MIDPACKER TO GET THAT DISCOUNT FRIENDSRENDEZVU.CO - Check out the Gear I love your purchases support me directly"I don't think I'm a different person. I'm just a more expanded person."What happens when your passions stop competing with one another and start working together?In this episode, Troy Meadows sits down with artist, entrepreneur, trail runner, and new mom Abigail West. Abigail shares how an unlikely start in competitive rowing eventually led her to trail and ultrarunning, where she found the perfect blend of adventure, competition, and creativity.The conversation goes far beyond racing. Abigail talks about balancing motherhood with a return to training, what pregnancy and postpartum taught her about patience, and why she believes being an artist and an endurance athlete require many of the same qualities. She also shares how trail running transformed her artwork, why Southern Appalachia continues to inspire both her running and printmaking, and how she and her husband have built a life around creativity, entrepreneurship, and taking calculated risks.Whether she's preparing for another attempt at the Bartram Trail FKT, creating artwork inspired by the places she runs, or embracing life with a new baby while spending the summer in Italy, Abigail offers an honest perspective on building a life that reflects your values instead of someone else's expectations.In This EpisodeDiscovering endurance sports through competitive rowingFalling in love with trail running in the Southern AppalachiansWhy ultrarunning feels more like solving puzzles than simply running fastBalancing motherhood, training, and entrepreneurshipReturning to running after pregnancy and postpartumThe mindset behind "careful but not afraid"Building an art business inspired by adventure and wild placesHow creativity and trail running fuel one anotherPreparing for another Bartram Trail FKT attemptWhy having "no Plan B" became a source of freedomAbigail's LinksIG: @upinthewoodsWebsite: Abigail West StudioRelevant LinksBartram TrailPartner Links: KILA - https://kilarun.comRun Longer In Custom InsolesUse MIDPACKER for $50 off your order⁠Go Brewing⁠ - ⁠https://gobrewing.com/discount/MIDPACKER⁠NA Beers for people that enjoy brews that taste great and are better for you.Less alcohol, fewer calories, and more productive tomorrows.Use MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderRendezvu.Co - https://www.rendezvu.co/troy-meadowsCheck out the Gear I love our purchases support me directly⁠Vacation Races⁠ - ⁠https://www.vacationraces.com⁠Epic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or Trailfest⁠⁠Run Trail Life⁠⁠ - ⁠https://runtraillife.com⁠Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠⁠Freetrail⁠⁠ - ⁠https://freetrail.com⁠Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Abigail West, MidPacker Pod, trail running, ultrarunning, artist-athlete, printmaking, entrepreneurship, motherhood, postpartum running, Bartram Trail, Bartram Trail FKT, Southern Appalachians, Athens Georgia, Tuscany, Italy, University of Georgia, Cortona, creativity, endurance sports, trail art, running community, Megan RocheIn This Episode

The Shutter Brothers are back with a new show and a question: Which phtographer do most associate with the National Parks of the United States? Ansel Adams? Charlton Watkins? How about Timothy O'Sullivan? Actually, the photographer who should be synonymous with the US National Parks is a name you probably haven't heard of:  George Alexander Grant. Kevin recently discovered a fascinating book about Grant and his amazing National Park photography, and he reviews it on the show. Meanwhile, Wayne and Kevin sort through some great listener email and discuss more details about the 5th Annual Photowak with the Shutter Brothers scheduled for Saturday, October 24 in Huntsville, Alabama. Mark your calendars now! Chec out our show notes at www.unclejonesyscameras.blogspot.com.  Happy Photography!

MORE of the STRANGEST National Park Disappearances with Steve StocktonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

On March 1st, 1976 William Bradford Bishop Jr. bludgeoned his mother, wife, and three young sons to death in their Bethesda, Maryland home. He drove their bodies to North Carolina, where he dumped them a shallow grave and lit them on fire before driving to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There, he ditched his car, walked into the woods and vanished - or did he? Come see us on tour! Grab your Thuja :) For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week's partners! AquaOmega: One of the highest-dose omega-3 supplements per serving, no fish burps, and for every bottle sold, removes 1 lb. of plastic and debris from the ocean and coastlines. Usecode NPAD for 20% off at myaquaomega.com/NPAD DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to http://joindeleteme.com/ NPAD and use promocode NPAD at checkout Quince: Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/npad. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. WhatNot: Download Whatnot today and get $20 off your first purchase. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the app store, sign up, and start finding the best deals on the products you love with $20 off your first purchase. Bellessa: EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE Rose suction toy with their order! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/nationalparkafterdark- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the remote Alaska community of McCarthy, winter means isolation—and one day in March 1983, that isolation became deadly. Louis D. Hastings had come to Alaska searching for pristine wilderness, but his growing obsession with development, environmental destruction, and the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System led him to devise a horrific plan. When the weekly mail plane arrived in McCarthy, Hastings launched a deadly attack that left six people dead and two wounded. In this episode of Crime Off the Grid, we travel to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve to uncover the McCarthy murders, Hastings' chilling plan, and the remote Alaskan community that survived one of the state's most shocking mass killings.Support the show!For bonus content join our Patreon!patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGridFor a one time donation:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgFor more information about the podcast, check outhttps://crimeoffthegrid.com/Check out our Merch!!  https://in-wild-places.square.site/s/shopFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook

Heather joins Trip Tales from Westchester, New York, to share her family's love for New Zealand - a place they've visited several times and love so much that they now have residency, with dreams of someday making it home.Most recently, Heather traveled to New Zealand in March 2026 with her husband and their two kids for an adventure-packed family trip through both the South and North Islands. We talk about breathtaking Queenstown and Wanaka, bungee jumping and canyon swings, Mount Cook, geothermal adventures, Hobbiton and those iconic Hobbit houses, beautiful beaches, playgrounds, hikes and so much more.This 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:New Zealand ResidencySky Couch on Air New ZealandNorth Island vs South IslandAuckland Airport - VIP Assistance through airportQueenstown: Waterfront & Shopping District, Patagonia Chocolates & Ice Cream, TSS Earnslaw boat to Walter Peak Farm Tour (sheep, highland cows, etc), Shotover Jet, AJ Hackett Company (Kawarau Bridge Bungy: the original bungee jump), Kawarau Bungy Swing, Bathhouse Playground, Skyline Gondola and Luge, Fergburger, Cookie Time, Remarkables Park - Joe's Garage restaurantWanaka: Dinosaur Playground, Wild Wire Wanaka Via Feratta, the cinema, Rippon Winery, Roy's Peak hike, Scroggin for coffee or brunch, Big Fig for lunch, Lake Bar, Black Peak gelato, Omarama Clay CliffsOpen Hotel Alert: https://openhotelalert.com/Mount Cook: Mount Cook Lodge, Hermitage Hotel (brunch buffet), hiking (Hooker Valley Track), stargazingLake Tekapo: Mount John Homestead, playground, feed the animals, farm tourSumner Beach: Beach town outside of Christchurch, Cave Rock, Fire & Slice pizza restaurantRotorua: Hell's Gate, Geo-thermal area, mineral pools, hot springs, Redwood Forest Tree WalkHobbiton: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour, Green Dragon PubThe Coromandel Peninsula: Hahei, Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, Walnut Cottage AirbnbMatakana: Farmer's Market, Action Ninja WorldMilford SoundTrip 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.

What if the life you've been dreaming about...doesn't have to wait until retirement?WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4NgnzjIF4l4Hilary Colvin and her husband asked themselves that question, and then did something most people only talk about. They intentionally built careers that let them work from anywhere and then traded their regular ol' home for a camper van (named Lucy!), and that was just the beginning.   But this episode isn't about living in a van or on a boat. It's about letting go of the things that quietly keep us stuck.  Stuff, schedules, expectations, and the belief that "someday" is guaranteed.We talk about creating space for adventure, building a life around experiences instead of possessions, trusting other humans, and why asking yourself how many "good summers" you have left might completely change your priorities.Whether you dream of traveling the world or simply want to live with more intention, this conversation will challenge the assumptions you've been making about what's possible.Chapters00:00 Exploring a Life of Adventure03:00 Transitioning to RV Life06:08 The Joy of Minimalism08:45 Lessons from the Road12:00 Embracing New Experiences15:02 Highlights of the Journey18:10 Navigating Work and Adventure19:31 Growing Together: Relationships on the Road21:28 The Leap to Sailing: A New Adventure24:00 Life on the Boat: Surprises and Adjustments27:52 Community at Sea: Bonds Among Boaters32:14 Trusting Humanity: The Spirit of TravelInterested in learning more about Hillary?https://colvincpa.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-colvin-cpa/Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show with Brian, David, Ed and Jenine now spelled correctly for the first time ever. Listen to the show to know why.   We don't ask the listeners for much here at TRBTS, but we are asking you to download, rate and review our app in the App Store, you can check it all out here.   Why's it always the penis? A new report links long time use of Cialis to blindness, of course it does.   Next Brian dives in to a research study he recently conducted with some very fascinating outcomes and discoveries.   Not a lot of tech news going on, but we did learn from a leak that Apple will be launching Air Pods with cameras in 2027. And 9 to 5 Mac already claims Apple Camera Pods will make Meta Frames look reckless.   Thanks to a leak in the Mac latest software update, we got a sneak peak of Apple's upcoming product line. We discuss which rumored products excite us.   We discuss that Apple has changed the way the App Store will work in the EU, but we could care less about the EU and are discussing this topic for another reason.   Will you trust ChatGPT's Mac app to access your iMessages?   Brian then discusses his latest project building work while Clauding, which then leads to us discussing the dumbass decision by anthropic to add watermarks to Claude projects. On a related note it took Coders a whole four hours to create a hack to get rid of the watermarking, hopefully us blind creatives can use it.   With all the mass hysteria to the Meta Frames basically all media created, Brian did a deep dive in to other technologies that supposedly caused mass hysteria in years past. We start off reviewing the panic that arose way back in 2003 and 2004 over the arrival of cameras on phones. And back in the first days when cameras came to phones, a Congressman from the silly state of Ohio drew up Legislation to ban all phones on government properties including National Parks!   Then of course there is the forgotten War on the walkman.   Brian then dives in to the Top 8 technologies and other things throughout history that terrified people when they were first created or introduced to society. Included in the Top 8 are the arrival of the Eiffel Tower, another one includes the Fonograph would ruin vocal cords, and the number one by a large margin fear mongering is how the Teddy Bear will lead to the end of the human race. Yes, you can't make this shit up!   And it's more of Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, go download our new That Real Blind Tech show app, and please for the love of all that is holy, rate and review us here. you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow      

It's an all new That Real Blind Tech Show with Brian, David, Ed and Jenine now spelled correctly for the first time ever. Listen to the show to know why.   We don't ask the listeners for much here at TRBTS, but we are asking you to download, rate and review our app in the App Store, you can check it all out here.   Why's it always the penis? A new report links long time use of Cialis to blindness, of course it does.   Next Brian dives in to a research study he recently conducted with some very fascinating outcomes and discoveries.   Not a lot of tech news going on, but we did learn from a leak that Apple will be launching Air Pods with cameras in 2027. And 9 to 5 Mac already claims Apple Camera Pods will make Meta Frames look reckless.   Thanks to a leak in the Mac latest software update, we got a sneak peak of Apple's upcoming product line. We discuss which rumored products excite us.   We discuss that Apple has changed the way the App Store will work in the EU, but we could care less about the EU and are discussing this topic for another reason.   Will you trust ChatGPT's Mac app to access your iMessages?   Brian then discusses his latest project building work while Clauding, which then leads to us discussing the dumbass decision by anthropic to add watermarks to Claude projects. On a related note it took Coders a whole four hours to create a hack to get rid of the watermarking, hopefully us blind creatives can use it.   With all the mass hysteria to the Meta Frames basically all media created, Brian did a deep dive in to other technologies that supposedly caused mass hysteria in years past. We start off reviewing the panic that arose way back in 2003 and 2004 over the arrival of cameras on phones. And back in the first days when cameras came to phones, a Congressman from the silly state of Ohio drew up Legislation to ban all phones on government properties including National Parks!   Then of course there is the forgotten War on the walkman.   Brian then dives in to the Top 8 technologies and other things throughout history that terrified people when they were first created or introduced to society. Included in the Top 8 are the arrival of the Eiffel Tower, another one includes the Fonograph would ruin vocal cords, and the number one by a large margin fear mongering is how the Teddy Bear will lead to the end of the human race. Yes, you can't make this shit up!   And it's more of Watcha Streaming, Watcha Reading.   To contact That Real Blind Tech Show, go download our new That Real Blind Tech show app, and please for the love of all that is holy, rate and review us here. you can email us at ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com, join our Facebook Group That Real Blind Tech Show, join us on the Twitter @BlindTechShow      

National Park SECRETS! Ranger Campfire Stories: Ferals - The Missing - Hauntings - CryptidsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. Civilization VI, released in 2016, was a further evolution of the franchise that added interesting new features. We introduce it in this episode. Civilization VI Released in 2016, Civ VI is probably still the most played version of the game. Although there has been a general gap of 5-6 years between versions, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic slowed down many things. Since early 2025 we have had Civilization VII come out, but in my opinion it is still being tweaked and refined. In the meantime, Civilization VI is the game I play now when I play Civ. I've played all of them from the first, and put in many hours here. Since I now play Civ on Steam mostly, I have statistics! I played Civ V for a total of 769 hours, and so far I have played Civ VI for 689 hours, but since this is what I play for now I will probably exceed my Civ V hours pretty soon. BTW, I probably have well over 1000 hours on Civ II, which I think I have played the most, and certainly more than 3000 hours total over all all versions. I'm going to cover this without worrying too much about whether it is the base game or an expansion. Fact is, Firaxis have started moving to something more akin to a subscription model when they introduced the New Frontier Pass, which works very well when you are on Steam. The idea was that you bought this pass, and very few months got new content, and on Steam it would automatically be downloaded to your account. That is not to say that there weren't actual expansions, but since the last thing they released was this “pass”, i'm kind of wondering what they will do with Civ VII. In any case, let's take a look at this. Gameplay Again, you start with a tribe in 4000BC which founds your first city, and you immediately begin building units, exploring, researching, and developing your city. this is a time-tested mechanic that never changes. but there are some interesting changes that make this game fascinating. First, in the earlier versions of Civ you thought of yourself as playing a particular civ, which came with a particular leader. In different versions of Civ the name of the leader might change, like for France you might have Napoleon on some versions, or Joan of Arc in another, but in each case one civ gets one leader, so you tended to think of yourself as playing the nation. Rome might be Caesar in one version, Augustus in another, or Trajan in yet another. (Fun fact: Sid Meier says he always plays as Rome because it just feels right to him). In Civ VI this linkage is broken. One leader, Eleanor of Aquitaine, can be played as the Queen of England, or she can be played as the Queen of France. And each version has different abilities and strengths. If you want a fairly easy Culture victory, play her as Queen of France, and watch as other players' cities rebel and join your Empire because they admire you so much. Teddy Roosevelt also has two different manifestations, Rough Rider Teddy, and Big Stick Teddy, when you have all the expansions. China has two possible leaders, with different strengths: Qin Shi Huang, and Kublai Khan. And Kublai Khan can be either Chinese or Mongolian, with different strengths. So in Civ VI you don't think of what Civ you want to play, you think of which leader you want to play. Every leader comes with a Civilization Ability, a Unique Unit, and a Unique Infrastructure. These matter a lot. For example, take John Curtin, the leader of the Australian civilization. His Civilization Ability is called Land Down Under, and it gives him +3 Housing in coastalcities. Building a Pasture triggers a Culture Bomb, claiming surrounding tiles. Campus, Commercial Hub, Holy Site, and Theater Squaredistricts gain +1 to their yields in tiles with Charming Appeal, and +3 in tiles with Breathtaking Appeal. Then his Unique Unit is the Digger, a melee military unit that replaces the Infantry unit. And his Unique Infrastructure is tile improvement called the Outback Station. This gives you increased food, production, and housing, some of which varies according to what is on surrounding tiles. The point is that each leader gives you very specific advantages that you should play to. In Civ VI it is even more important to tailor your strategy to the particular leader. Leaders like Frederic Barbarossa or Simon Bolivar are very good for Domination, while Peter the Great and Saladin are very good for Religious victories. If you take a random leader be ready to adapt your play style and strategy to fit, or alternatively decide what kind of victory you want to achieve and pick a leader who is good at it. Or if you want a real challenge, pick a leader who is not suited to the victory condition you are aiming at. But keep in mind that the game may take you in places you didn't expect. One game I picked Wilfrid Laurier of Canada, who is ideal for Diplomatic and Cultural victories, and I thought I would be going for a Cultural victory. But Wilfrid's strengths come from his advantages on Tundra land tiles, and I somehow managed to spawn in the middle of the map with no Tundra tiles at all in my empire. I had work hard to manage a Science victory in that case. Districts This is a major change in Civ. In earlier versions you built buildings inside of cities, and you tended to build the same buildings in most or all cities. You were only limited by your ability to generate Production to get them done. Civ VI is different. You have to place Districts on specific tiles, and and you can then develop the district with added buildings. If you want to develop your industry, you can place an Industrial Zone, and then add a Workshop, then a Factory, then a Power plant, and so on, each one increasing your Production. For Science you place down a Campus District, then a Library, then a University, then a Research Lab. And the game mechanic means you cannot built everything in every city. You can place one district at the start, then one more when your city reaches a population of 4, then a third one when you reach 7, and so on with each added population of three allowing one more district. The point is to force you to make choices. Districts get adjacency bonuses which increase their output. The Campus (generates Science) and the Holy Site (generates Faith) both benefit from adjacent Mountains, and the effect is additive. So if you find a tile with three mountains around it, you will want to place one of these districts there. Districts also get adjacency bonuses from other districts, so the planning the layout of your cities is really important to maximize these bonuses. And they can get bonuses even with adjacent Districts that belong to a different city! Another key district is the Encampment, which let you build better, more veteran military units. Since building units requires Production, you should build build an Encampment in a city which has a lot of Production, and that probably means one with an Industrial Zone. A Harbor District would go in a city with coastal tiles, of course. All of this requires planning. Expert players will usually start out by exploring to see what the map looks like around them, what terrain features they have to work with, what resources are available, and so on. Then, around turn ten they will plan out their next cities, and figure out where they want to place districts and so on. There is a built-in “map pin” system for this, and it can be improved by installing the right mod. While you don't have to do this, it does help you to be successful. Maps and Terrain Terrain features matter a lot in this game. We already mentioned adjacency bonuses of Mountains for Holy Sites and Campuses, but there is much more. The map is divided into Continents, and it is quite normal for a contiguous land mass to contain two or more continents if it is large enough. Think of how Europe and Asia are really just one large land mass to see what I mean. This matters because certain units may defend differently depending on which continent they are on, or some civilizations may be affected from having cities on a different continent. Terrain features like Rivers are extremely important for the placement of cities because they provide fresh water. You can sometimes get around that by building an Aqueduct to bring water from a Lake or a Mountain, but that means using up one of your city tiles, and spending production to build it. If you can place your city on a river you can avoid that problem and get off to a fast start. But the downside is that rivers can flood, and that can wreck your improvements. A big idea for terrain is Appeal. Each tile has an Appeal level ranging from Disgusting to Breathtaking, and it is determined by a combination of the tile's features themselves and by adjacencies. The modifiers are added together to determine the Appeal level of the tile, and there is a lens you use to view your Appeal levels on all tiles, which are color coded. This matters particularly if you are trying for a Culture victory. Culture victories are own by generating Tourism, and while some that can come from things like Museums and Wonders, you will really want to maximize your Tourism to win this game, and two good ways to do that are building National Parks and Seaside Resorts. You can only do that if the appeal is at least Charming (or even better, Breathtaking). If you find you cannot build them in what seems like a good spot, chances are Appeal is the problem. So check that out. You can, for instance, remove marshes (which give negative appeal), and plant forests (which add appeal), and that might be all it takes to get these going. The underlying issue in managing your cities is that you only have so many tiles, and a tile that might be great for a farm might also be great for a District. You need food to grow, and you need to grow to put down Districts, so you are always making choices about this, and that is what makes this a great strategy game. Other Resources Civilization 6 Tutorial: In Game Settings Links https://www.pcgamesn.com/civilization-vii/narrative-lead-job-posting https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Qin_Shi_Huang_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Kublai_Khan_(Chinese)_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Housing_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Coastal_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Pasture_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Tile_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Campus_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Commercial_Hub_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Holy_Site_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Theater_Square_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/District_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Appeal_(Civ6) https://civilization.fandom.com/wiki/Continent_(Civ6) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkas_uiq_fk https://www.palain.com/gaming/civilization-vi/ Provide feedback on this episode.

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Minnesota Sues Texas Gov. Abbott Over ICE Extradition Request (0:42) U.S. Officials Detail How Oil Is Being Transported Out of Strait of Hormuz (8:43) Trump Nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA (12:40) CBP Commissioner Pauses Border-Security Construction in Big Bend National Park Amid Backlash (~19:05) National Debt Hits $40 Trillion (~24:53) Judge Removed From Karmelo Anthony Case; New Judge Will Decide New Trial Request (~30:23) Latest Meta Trial Over Child Safety and Mental Health Gets Underway (~37:45) Quick Hitters (~44:02) Critical Thinking Segment (~46:24) ⁠Watch⁠ this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. All sources for this episode can be found ⁠here.⁠  Scammers are everywhere! But they can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code JORDAN at https://incogni.com/jordan and get 60% off an annual plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss a controversial border project involving Big Bend National Park in Texas, plus more on an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., an annual speech from Singapore's prime minister, a doctors' strike in Paraguay, and Independence Day in Ukraine.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, Theresa Seiger, Clara Ip Wai Nam, Michael Archer, and James Morgan. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions, or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog, or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

One of the best things about exploring the United States has to be visiting the National Parks! And there are some that are better during certain times of year than others! And some really just shine during certain months. From the Smoky Mountains in the fall to Yellowstone National Park in winter, these are the best national parks to visit by season!   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Amanda From a Dangerous Business Substack on Moving to Scotland: https://dangerousbiz.substack.com/ -Romantic Things to Do in Joshua Tree: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/romantic-things-to-do-in-joshua-tree/ -3 Days in the Smoky Mountains: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/3-day-great-smoky-mountains-itinerary/ -Things to Do in Shenandoah National Park: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/things-to-do-in-shenandoah-national-park/ -1 Week in Glacier National Park: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/itinerary-for-glacier-national-park/   Want to support our work? You can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/worldwidehoneymoon    Need help planning your trip to France? Check out my trip consulting page: https://francevoyager.com/france-travel-consulting-custom-itineraries/    Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/francevoyager/   Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Summer is in full swing, but Pete and Sebastian are already running out of patience. Pete kicks things off by officially enacting a strict ban on listening to anyone under the age of 20, while Sebastian wrestles with the terrifying realization that he might actually be an "elder." The guys then dive into the absolute absurdity of summer travel. Sebastian vents about his kids' severely underwhelming reaction to a lake day and goes on an epic rant against the entire concept of going away. Have travel agencies just tricked us into leaving our perfectly good, spacious homes to pay to sleep in a smaller place without any of our stuff? Have the guys finally reached an age where they can just confidently say "no" to everything? Pete tries to convince Sebastian that it's time to embrace nature and proposes they take a buddy vacation together to the National Parks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent news story about the untimely death of Jason Arday, an ex-Cambridge professor who was involved with a plagiarism scandal, has Breitbart News Daily's Mike Slater thinking about the state of the education system in the western world in 2026. Why is it so bad? How do we raise the standards? Slater talks about all of this and more in one fiery opener! Following that, Mike speaks with Randy Clark, Breitbart Border Reporter, about a recent border wall-related controversy between President Trump and Big Bend National Park and why it's not as big of a problem as the lamestream media would have you believe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend National Park. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESNational Park WeekCBP Statement on Big Bend National ParkIllegal border crossings in Big Bend Sector fall significantly in FY 2025

In this free-for-all-Friday Trent reveals how careless errors lead to death in America's most famous national parks.

August 12, 2026Two Trump-endorsed candidates have lost their primary races as Trump's approval ratings continue to slide, Former Vice President Dick Cheney's cardiologist has written that the White House needs to address concerns over Trump's apparently compromised health, Trump's power, internationally, has been weakened by his inability to end his war on Iran, As his popularity slips, Trump appears to be collapsing his circle to a few people who are close to him personally, He left Marco Rubio on the decoy plane when he left Türkiye, Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated to the point that sailors have taken to self harm, Spending on White House renovations and vanity projects has skyrocketed, taking funds away from needed maintenance to the National Parks, Mining conglomerate Energy Fuels, with close ties to the Trump administration, is being accused of insider trading, Mike Lindell is refusing to concede his loss in the primary election in Minnesota.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe