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Jimmy and Tyler dig into a stack of public lands updates in this week’s Monday episode — the kind of episode where you walk away actually understanding the legal mechanics behind the headlines, instead of just reacting to them. The Roadless Rule kicks things off, and it’s more interesting than it sounds. Roads through national forest and BLM land aren’t just recreation access — they’re wildfire infrastructure. Jimmy and Tyler talk through the Caldor Fire, where popular Sierra OHV routes served as fire lines and ingress for hotshot crews, and the broader ecological argument that decades of total fire suppression (no controlled burns, no small fires clearing brush) is exactly why mega-fires have gotten so much worse. The Roadless Rule — which has blocked any new road construction and forced a steady decline in usable routes — is now being reconsidered, with agencies reviewing historical road inventories to determine what could reopen for fire management purposes. It’s currently open for public comment, and Blue Ribbon Coalition has a tool on their site that maps your zip code to your legislators for submitting comments directly. Make a public comment on the Roadless Rule: https://blueribboncoalition.org/roadless-rule-draft-eis-comment/ From there: an update on the Big Bend National Park border wall project in Texas — over $7 billion across five sections, built with no-bid contracts, cutting a new road directly next to an existing one, and initially bypassing NEPA environmental review and public comment entirely. The good news: sustained public pressure has forced a pause on construction while it undergoes review. Also covered: why picking up a rock on public land is technically a federal offense (it’s classified as mining), the ongoing accessibility angle of road closures for wheelchair users and other visitors who can’t hike miles in on foot, and the California OHV permit saga — a coalition-negotiated agreement that got rewritten by the legislative committee and failed its vote, leaving the whole permit effort dead for now. The back half covers two related legal patterns worth knowing: newly released Yellowstone grizzly bear studies show OHV use has never caused a single recorded grizzly death — despite that exact justification being used to close routes — and Jimmy and Tyler connect the dots to the nearly identical legal language used to justify closures at Oceano Dunes (snowy plover), the Western Mojave (desert tortoise), and now the Oregon Dunes (western marmot), in each case without a definitive study proving OHV is actually the cause of death. Then a full breakdown of Wilderness Study Areas — land that’s been managed as de facto wilderness for decades without ever being formally designated, with no legal deadline forcing a decision either way — and Blue Ribbon Coalition’s push to get courts to force a timeline. Solve Function Wolfbox: https://solvefunction.com/shop/ols/products/wolfbox-cord-coverDiscount Code: WolfSnail GROUP BUY: Its time to buy your Wolfbox for their G900Tripro. We have sent out the codes and have the information on the Discord. We have till the end of August to use the discount code. This deal ends September 1st. SnailTrail4x4 Discord: https://discord.gg/yFyFFkQbuyCome hang out with us on the SnailTrail4x4 Discord — it’s the easiest way to connect with Tyler and Jimmy directly, chat with fellow offroad enthusiasts, and get first access to Group Buys and Treasure Hunt token drops. MORRFlate Giveaway at 900 Reviews on Apple Podcast. 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Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Measles Have Made It to NEPA — after a possible measles exposure at Geisinger Medical Center near Danville, Prospector welcomes another disease we thought we'd left in the past with a special Measles Reunion Tour. • What Superstition Do You KNOW Is Ridiculous... But Still Follow? Knocking on wood, avoiding ladders, refusing to open an umbrella indoors. Your brain knows it's nonsense, but apparently nobody wants to take the chance. • How to Keep Your HOA Off Your Back with a Can of Spray Paint — one homeowner gets tired of being fined over a dead bush and discovers the cheapest landscaping service in America: paint the damn thing green. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day — another deserving idiot receives one of the Prospector Show's highest dishonors. • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, local news comedy, listener stories, HOA insanity, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Top 5 Rejected Oreo Flavors — after Oreo and KFC teamed up for an 11 Herbs & Spices flavored cookie, Prospector imagines some of the other flavors that thankfully never made it past the testing phase. • inTEXTicated — another collection of drunken texts that seemed like brilliant ideas at the time and became evidence the next morning. • Go or No Go — what's worth doing around NEPA this weekend? We run through some of the biggest local events and help you decide where you're going and what you're skipping. • Prospector's Rant — after seeing Billy Idol and DEVO at Montage Mountain, Prospector has some things to say about the people who apparently forgot how you're supposed to behave at a concert. From nonstop talking to people who spend the entire show staring at their phones, concert etiquette needs a refresher course. • Prospector's Yambag of the Week • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, classic rock, local events, comedy, concert etiquette, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Fantasy Rock Band Draft — fantasy football draft season is here, but forget quarterbacks and wide receivers. We're drafting the ultimate rock band. Pick a singer, guitarist, bass player, drummer, and even a flex player if you want, living or dead. The catch? You can only take one member from any band. Listeners build their dream lineups from rock history. • Prospector's Prank Call — Prospector calls a bakery to order a cake, but there's one little problem. Every time he tells the employee what he wants written on it, he mumbles so badly they can't understand a word. How many times can he make them ask before they finally lose patience? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, classic rock, prank calls, listener debates, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • The Things Prospector Believes — the weird thoughts in Prospector's head that usually end up getting him in trouble. • National Vinyl Day — we ask listeners: what album cover freaked you out? From creepy artwork to images you could never unsee, listeners brought the memories. • New Names for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: WRONG ANSWERS ONLY — with a new team name coming, we decided not to wait. Listeners submitted the most ridiculous possible replacements for the RailRiders. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, classic rock nostalgia, listener games, local sports talk, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Prospector's Picky Pet Peeves: Ted Lasso Edition — Prospector was worried the relentlessly positive Ted Lassomight not work in a post-pandemic world. Turns out that wasn't the problem. It's the little things about the show that are starting to drive him nuts. • 7Up Is Changing Its Formula — after decades as a lemon-lime soda, 7Up is going lime-lemon. Apparently putting lime first is enough to qualify as beverage innovation. • Am I a Jerk? — someone confidently shares a piece of musical information that's completely wrong. Prospector knows the truth and corrects them. Was he helping set the record straight or being the guy nobody wants to talk music with? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, classic rock conversations, pop culture, listener debates, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • How Did Your Dog Get Its Name? August is National Dog Month, so we asked listeners for the stories behind their dogs' names. Some were carefully chosen. Others just happened and somehow stuck. • Is Shake Shack Shaking Down Non-Tippers? A tipping controversy has people talking, and Prospector wonders whether we've finally reached the point where the tip screen has gone too far. • The Plymouth Kielbasa POWER PLANT — the Plymouth Alive Kielbasa Festival may be over, but after a weekend of kielbasa, halushki and pierogies, NEPA could be sitting on an untapped source of natural gas. Prospector unveils a revolutionary way to turn those post-festival digestive consequences into clean energy. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, local comedy, listener stories, food festival insanity, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • 30-Day Shirts — why do so many free T-shirts seem destined to become lawn mowing, painting, and "I guess I'll wear this" shirts for the next 30 years? • inTEXTicated — the drunken texts you forgot you sent... but your friends will never let you forget. • Go or No Go — your guide to what's happening around NEPA this weekend, helping you decide what's worth leaving the house for. • A QVC beauty demonstration goes spectacularly wrong when a host's harmless slip of the tongue turns a routine salon term into something far more... adult. Live TV strikes again. • Prospector's Rant — this week's target is the little things in everyday life that somehow make everyone just a little crazier. • Prospector's Yambag of the Week • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener stories, weekend events, comedy, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • The Top 4 New York City Pickup Lines — romance gets the Big Apple treatment with pickup lines that could only work in New York... and probably don't. • Back-to-School Time Already? Summer isn't ending because the weather changed. It's ending because the stores have decided you're done having fun. • Prospector Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Bidet Guy — the bidets have arrived. Now all that's standing between Prospector and a life of luxury is figuring out how to install them... and a few YouTube tutorials. • Prospector's Prank Call — Prospector calls a woman at work with one simple request: step outside and take a picture as he rides by popping a wheelie on his motorcycle. What could possibly go wrong? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener laughs, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Welcome To 5 Questions with ABJ. Street Interview style content asking people what their goals are in life and how they are working to achieve them possible set backs and if they are over all happy currently in this journey. You never know who will pop up for 5 Questions.https://linktr.ee/anthonyblackwelljrOur Guest Links:https://www.instagram.com/thecavenepa

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Dateline: County Fair Carny Confessions — it's fair season in NEPA, and Prospector imagines the secrets carnival workers would tell if they were being interviewed on Dateline. • Ted Lasso Is Back — one of television's most beloved coaches returns, giving fans another reason to believe. • What Does Summer Smell Like? From fresh-cut grass and charcoal grills to sunscreen, chlorine, campfires, and funnel cakes, listeners share the scents that instantly transport them back to summer. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, summer memories, pop culture, comedy, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Stebuklų knygos – unikalus Lietuvos ir Lenkijos reiškinys, atskleidžiantis to laikotarpio žmonių realijas ir išgyvenimus. Apie stebuklų knygas – pasakojimas „Kalbos ryto“ rubrikoje.„Undinė man suteikia galią veikti“, – sako šokio menininkė Urtė Siniauskaitė, savo debiutiniam judesio ir balso kūriniui pasitelkusi šios viliojančios, pavojingos ir net destruktyvios būtybės vaizdinį. Naująjį kūrinį šią savaitę pamatys tarptautinio scenos menų festivalio „ConTempo“ Kaune lankytojai.Pristatyta paroda „Nepažintas Jonas Basanavičius: lietuviškasis Indiana Džounsas“, pasakojanti apie mažai kam žinomą Jono Basanavičiaus archeologinę veiklą.Rugpjūčio 5 d. minimos 96-osios legendinio amerikiečių astronauto Neilo Armstrongo gimimo metinės.Taikomosios dailės ir dizaino muziejuje veikia paroda „Kontrapunktai“, skirta legendinio Lietuvos dizainerio Tado Baginsko 90-mečiui.Ved. Donatas Šukelis

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • A PSA for Parents as Summer Winds Down — the kids are bored, the snacks are gone, and "Go play outside!" has officially become less of a suggestion and more of an eviction notice. • The Brighter Side of Prospector — good news stories that prove there are still plenty of reasons to smile. • The Top 5 Thoughts Prospector Had When He Saw a Guy INSIDE an Ice Machine — one bizarre sight at Dollar General sends Prospector's imagination into overdrive. • Am I a Jerk? — after watching a cook use the bathroom and head straight back to the kitchen without washing his hands, Prospector quietly told the woman behind the counter. Was he protecting future customers... or should he have minded his own business? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener debates, good news, comedy, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Prospector had to turn around 40 miles into the trip home after realizing one very important thing had been left behind: his phone. Was it worth the extra drive? • Prospector's Rant — why is it so hard for coffee shops to consistently put lids on coffee cups that actually stay on? Prospector has had enough of the surprise lap full of hot coffee. • Did You Make It to Pickle Fest? Listeners share their experiences from one of NEPA's most unique summer festivals. • Prospector Needs a New Toilet — what should have been a simple home improvement project turns into another adventure in modern decision-making. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener stories, local events, comedy, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Episode Description: Prime Minister's National Youth Award winner Treya Picking tells stories of wins and woes among the community while rescuing stranded Jamaican crocs (Crocodylus acutus). We dive into community work and the threads of misogyny that women are forced to cut thru while fighting to protect our life-bearing planet. In their own words: Treya Picking is a Wildlife Conservation Biologist who has led national efforts in research, conservation, and wildlife management. She earned her BSc (Hons) in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Kent and an MPhil in Zoology from UWI Mona, where she spearheaded Jamaica's first island-wide population assessment of the American Crocodile. Treya served six years as an Environmental Officer at NEPA and founded the JamCROC Initiative, which leads collaborative crocodile conservation work. She now works with the international organization Re:wild on its Caribbean team. In 2025, she received the Prime Minister's National Youth Award for Excellence in Environmental Protection. This episode supports: Jamaican crocodile conservationHelp us keep making the show: Patreon.com/WeOutHerePodTwitter and IG @TheWeOutHerePodStart learning about whose land you're on and begin taking action https://native-land.ca/

Welcome To 5 Questions with ABJ. Street Interview style content asking people what their goals are in life and how they are working to achieve them possible set backs and if they are over all happy currently in this journey. You never know who will pop up for 5 Questions.https://linktr.ee/anthonyblackwelljrOur Guest Links:https://www.instagram.com/thecavenepa/

Photo: The territory being purchased encompasses the headwaters of various tributaries to the Scott River in Siskiyou County in the Klamath River Basin. (Courtesy Trust for Public Land) California is moving forward with what could become the second largest tribal land return in state history. The California State Water Resources Control Board has approved $25 million in financing to help the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation acquire nearly 40,000 acres of the Scott River headwaters in Northern California’s Klamath River Basin. The acquisition would return ancestral lands that include salmon-bearing streams, cultural sites, forests, and critical drinking water resources to tribal stewardship. Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Chairman Leonard Lincoln says the project marks a truly historic moment for the tribe. He says for a tribe that was once terminated and subsequently confined to just 2,000 acres, reclaiming nearly 40,000 acres of our ancestral territory is a monumental victory that secures our sovereignty and our people. The acquisition is being supported by Trust for Public Land and the current landowner, EFM Investments and Advisory. Trust for Public Land says returning the land to tribal stewardship will help protect clean water, restore salmon habitat, improve forest health, and strengthen climate resilience throughout the Klamath River Basin while expanding opportunities for cultural access, ecological restoration, and conservation jobs. The great kiva in the plaza of Chetro Ketl at Chaco Canyon National Historic Park in New Mexico. (Courtesy National Park Service) The Trump administration is considering a complete or partial reversal of a 20-year federal mineral ban on new oil and gas leasing that protects New Mexico’s Greater Chaco region, and time for public comment is running out. Roz Brown explains. The Department of the Interior says revoking protections on a landscape that holds cultural importance for Indigenous people could boost oil production by more than two million barrels over the next 20 years. Jesse Deubel from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation says despite the importance of oil and gas to New Mexicans’ livelihood and the state’s economy, some things are priceless. “It’s really important to understand that there are some places where it is absolutely inappropriate to risk destruction of sacred sites for the idea that there might be some amount of oil and gas underneath that mineral estate.” The administration is looking at three options: keep a current 10-mile buffer in place, cut it to five miles, or revoke it entirely, which could destroy artifacts and architecture. It argues maximizing fossil fuel production through increased drilling could lower utility and fuel costs and bolster national security. The public has until this Wednesday to comment online through the Bureau of Land Management’s NEPA web page. The Federation’s Andrew Black, a public lands field director in New Mexico, says there is a good reason Chaco is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site — one of only 24 such sites in the U.S. “9th to 13th century complex Pueblo cultural settlements with multi-story houses, sacred sites… the architecture is truly unbelievable. Uh, just from that perspective alone, it is remarkable.” Last week, the New Mexico congressional delegation called on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to extend the public comment period to 90 days, conduct tribal consultation, and allow extensive public engagement before making a decision. Black says it is the least that should be done. “After various archaeological surveys and studies, that area was determined to have the greatest amount of cultural resources within it. More study and more examination and more analysis needed to be done within that buffer zone.” The buffer zone is home to bobcats, pronghorn, elk and deer, coyotes, bald eagles, small mammals, and various reptiles. New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich calls on the Interior Department to reconsider its oil and gas proposal and honor the public land order approved by the Biden administration in 2023. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Monday, July 27, 2026 – Trial by concrete and steel: Native strongmen push their strength to the limit

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • inTEXTicated — the drunken texts you forgot you sent... but your phone definitely didn't. • The Things I Believe — Prospector shares another batch of observations, opinions, and life lessons that may not be scientifically proven... but somehow feel completely right. • Go or No Go — your guide to what's happening around NEPA this weekend, with Prospector helping you decide what's worth checking out. • Prospector's Rant — enough with the filler phrases! From "at the end of the day" to people saying "see you soon" when everyone knows it'll probably be six months, Prospector unloads on the expressions we use without thinking. • Prospector's Yambag of the Week • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener stories, weekend events, comedy, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

issed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • What Do You Pack for Vacation That You NEVER Use? Listeners confess the items that make every trip but somehow never leave the suitcase. • The Top 5 Other Things That Should Be Banned from Airplanes — if power banks and oversized liquids can be banned, Prospector has a few more suggestions for making air travel a little more bearable. • Comic Con Kicks Off — from superheroes to movie villains and everything in between, we celebrate the start of one of pop culture's biggest weekends. • Prospector's Prank Call — Prospector calls a grocery store looking for help solving one of life's greatest mysteries: why do hot dogs and hot dog buns never come in matching quantities? Can the store recommend a strategy to make them come out even? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener stories, comedy bits, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • The Things Prospector Believes — another collection of the observations, opinions, and completely unscientific truths that somehow make perfect sense... at least to Prospector. • Prospector's Briefs — a rapid-fire look at today's weirdest and funniest news stories, with Prospector's unique take on each one. • The Cyclospora Weight Loss Method — food recalls are making headlines, so naturally Prospector imagines the world's least-recommended new diet plan. • Rockstar Resurrection — if you could bring one legendary rock star back in their prime for one more concert, who gets your vote? Listeners make the case for the icons they miss most. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, classic rock conversations, comedy, listener opinions, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Prospector's Picky Pet Peeves — the little everyday annoyances that somehow drive us all completely nuts. • Prospector's Prank Call — Prospector calls a mail carrier with an unusual favor: would he mind flushing the toilet when he delivers the mail? The door is unlocked. • The Greatest Guitar Riff Ever — listeners weigh in after a new poll crowns the most iconic guitar riff of all time. Does the winner deserve the title, or is your favorite getting robbed? • Am I a Jerk? — at Knoebels, a family was sitting in the souvenir photo display at the Phoenix roller coaster. Prospector asked them to move so he and his wife could snap a quick picture. The request didn't go over well, and he was immediately called a jerk. Was he out of line, or was the family using something they shouldn't have been? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener debates, classic rock conversations, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Content Advisory: This episode includes discussion of suicide, mental health, grief, and loss. Listener/viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available by calling or texting 988 (U.S. and Canada) or by contacting your local crisis resources.Burial Ground is back!In Episode 273, I sit down with members of the legendary NEPA hardcore pioneers to talk about the band's return, their brand-new EP, and the legacy they've built over more than three decades. We dive into the origins of Burial Ground, their influence on the hardcore scene, and how modern technology made it possible for the band—now spread across the country—to create new music together.One of the most moving moments of the conversation centers around "Forever Friends," a powerful new track featuring the late Jamie White's vocals, reconstructed from a 1996 live recording using modern AI technology. The band shares the emotional story behind finishing one final song with their friend and honoring his legacy.We also spend a significant part of the episode discussing Hardcore For Husvar, the annual benefit show created in memory of Neil Husvar. From celebrating the NEPA hardcore community to raising awareness for mental health through NAMI and funding scholarships in Neil's name, this conversation highlights the incredible bonds that music creates—and why those connections matter now more than ever. Hardcore For Husvar will take place July 25th 2026 at St. Mary's Center in Scranton.If you're a fan of hardcore music, NEPA's rich music history, or conversations about friendship, loss, resilience, and creating something meaningful, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Special thanks to our sponsors:-Keller's Garden Center and Landscaping Services-Ionic Development-The V-Spot Bar-Scotch Sauce – makers of Happy Boy Hot Sauce and Sauced Up Jerky. Get 15% off your order at scotchsaucehotsauce.com with promo code POPKO.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Cyclospora Excuse Generator — thanks to the latest food poisoning headlines, Prospector comes up with some very creative excuses for why you're running late... or running anywhere. • inTEXTicated — the drunken texts you forgot you sent, but your friends definitely didn't. • Prospector's Rant — enough with the customer surveys! Prospector explains why every purchase, every phone call, and every interaction doesn't need to end with a request to "rate your experience." • Go or No Go — your guide to what's happening around NEPA this weekend and whether it's worth getting off the couch. • Prospector's Yambag of the Week • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener stories, weekend events, comedy bits, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • What Do You See at Work That the Rest of Us Never Get to See? Listeners pull back the curtain on the strange, funny, and surprising things only people in their profession get to witness. • A Florida woman gets a hilariously inappropriate license plate by accident... and after the initial shock, decides maybe it's too good to give up. • Prospector's Prank Call — calling the owner of a pet grooming business to pitch the next must-have streaming service for pets. Will dogs and cats really binge-watch it? • Red Card Relationship Services — if soccer referees can hand out yellow and red cards, maybe it's the perfect way to end a relationship. Prospector explores how the World Cup can improve your breakup game. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener stories, comedy bits, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

All aboard for a fun conversation with Scranton historian Julie Esty. NEPA is lucky to have my friend Julie, who is an enthusiastic history buff and force behind the annual The Dunmore Cemetery Tour that features the talented Dearly Departed Players performing individual vignettes that deliver monologues with humor and heart to audiences each year.Tune in for this fun conversation in which Julie talks about her recent train excursions educating local elementary students, her most recent book that is a collection of her monthly biographical stories published in The Dunmorean and what's in store for visitors to this year's Dunmore Cemetery Tour. Follow The Dunmore Cemetery Tour page on Facebook to stay informed and to reach out to Julie for a copy of any of her books. I owe a huge thank you to my weekly podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau. Check out the ecofriendly fashion accessories made by the hands of Gabby at ReinventedThreads.com. Learn about the health and wellness services Lisa offers to make your life healthier, including a free monthly virtual meditation class, at EatBreatheMoveLive.com. If you would like to be a guest on Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl or you would like to help support the weekly conversations Jeannine hosts on this show, please reach out to Jeannine.Luby@gmail.com.Follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram and for therapeutic laughter, visit Laugh to Live on Facebook.I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

The Laurie Cadden Show from July 4, 2026: Celebrate the Fourth of July with The Laurie Cadden Show! Host Laurie Cadden and producer Shannon from UNC welcome Kristin Grow of Fidelity Bank to discuss the bank's new online banking services and its new Electric City Corporate Headquarters. Plus, Doug Smith, a Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Grant recipient, shares details on this summer's Arts in the Park concert series, the Scranton Co-Op Farmers Market, and other America 250 celebrations happening throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tune in for the latest community news, local events, and everything happening around NEPA.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • The Things Prospector Believes — the weird thoughts in Prospector's head that usually end up getting him in trouble. • Prospector's Poorly Sung Parody — the heatwave inspires the new summer anthem, “I've Got Sweat in Strange Places.” • The Top 5 Signs You're Middle Aged — because middle age isn't just a number. It's noises when you stand up and excitement over a good parking space. • National Hot Dog Day — celebrating one of America's greatest foods and the arguments over what does and does not belong on one. • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, summer comedy, classic rock morning show moments, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Prospector's Picky Pet Peeves — this time it's all about the doctor's office, from endless waiting rooms to the paperwork that somehow takes longer than the appointment. • The Top 5 Ways to Tell Your Grandpa Is a Mass Murderer — inspired by the new documentary My Grandfather Charles Manson, this list imagines the warning signs that Grandpa might have a very dark secret. • Am I a Jerk? — caught in a downpour, Prospector was standing at a crosswalk as a funeral procession rolled by. Instead of waiting and getting soaked, he walked between two cars in the procession to cross the street. One driver called him a jerk on the spot. Was he just trying to stay dry… or did he cross the line? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener debates, comedy lists, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Prospector's Prank Call — Prospector calls a turf installer with a unique job: install brand-new artificial turf inside the lion, tiger, and puma enclosures... while the animals are still inside taking a nap. What could possibly go wrong? • What Posters Did You Have on Your Wall Growing Up? — listeners took a nostalgic trip back to bedrooms covered with rock stars, athletes, movie icons, and teen heartthrobs. • When Is Enough... Enough? — a conversation about knowing when you've made enough money, worked enough hours, or chased success long enough to start enjoying life. • Pennsylvania Finally Has a Budget! — after weeks of waiting, Harrisburg finally got a budget passed. What took so long? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener stories, thoughtful conversations, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • inTEXTicated — the drunken texts you forgot you sent. • Connections — listeners put their brains to the test in our on-air version of the popular word game for a chance to win great prizes. • Does Pennsylvania Have a Budget Yet? — another update on the budget negotiations in Harrisburg and whether lawmakers have finally gotten the job done. • Prospector's Rant — why free speech only matters if you're willing to defend it when someone says something you don't like. • Prospector's Yambag of the Week — the biggest idiot story of the week earns its well-deserved honor. • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener games, current events, comedy, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Misheard Guns N' Roses Lyrics — after decades of singing Welcome to the Jungle, it turns out many of us have been getting one famous line completely wrong. • Your Favorite Band's Worst Album — even the greatest rock bands have that one record fans pretend never happened. Listeners debate the biggest disappointments in classic rock. • Prospector's Prank Call — posing as IT support, Prospector helps a guy "reset his password" by making him complete the most pointless, frustrating, and ridiculous checklist imaginable. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, classic rock, prank calls, listener opinions, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Does Pennsylvania Have a Budget Yet? — another check on the ongoing budget battle in Harrisburg and whether lawmakers have finally reached a deal. • The Things Prospector Believes — the weird thoughts in Prospector's head that usually end up getting him in trouble. • Who Has the Best Ice Cream in NEPA? — listeners passionately defend their favorite local ice cream stands and help settle one of the sweetest debates in Northeast Pennsylvania. • The Top 5 Bad Conversation Starters on a First Date — if you're looking to guarantee there won't be a second date, these should do the trick. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, local favorites, listener opinions, comedy bits, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Am I a Jerk? — Prospector did something at a Fourth of July cookout to keep people from getting sick... but the way he handled it has listeners split. Was it the responsible thing to do, or a total jerk move? • Prospector's Picky Pet Peeves — the everyday habits and annoyances that drive everyone up the wall. • Does Pennsylvania Have a Budget Yet? — checking in on the latest budget stalemate in Harrisburg and what it could mean for the Commonwealth. • Connections on the Radio — listeners put their brains to the test for a chance to win 4 Wheel Jamboree four-packs. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener debates, local news, games, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Does Pennsylvania Have a Budget Yet? — another day, another round of budget drama in Harrisburg. • Firework or Fake? — can listeners tell the difference between outrageous fireworks and ones we completely made up? • The Top 5 Reasons Your Fourth of July Sucked — because not every holiday weekend goes according to plan. • Prospector's Prank Call — calling a guy at a pizza shop to explain that Prospector has been hired to help with the grand opening... and naturally needs a mountain of free food, but there's absolutely no need to bother the owner about it. • How the Rich Stay Cool — from snow rooms to over-the-top luxury, the wealthy have found some very expensive ways to beat the summer heat. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener games, local topics, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • A couple climbed the Empire State Building and got engaged — proving some people really know how to take a relationship to the next level. • Ruin a Metallica Song by adding, removing, or changing just ONE letter. Listener creations included hilarious takes on classic Metallica titles. • Car Horn Math — listeners honk their way to a chance at winning tickets to see Santana and The Doobie Brothers at Bethel Woods. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener games, classic rock comedy, concert ticket giveaways, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Congress just passed the biggest housing bill in 36 years — the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — with veto-proof majorities in both chambers. The Senate passed it 85 to 5. The House passed it 358 to 32. Then Trump canceled the signing ceremony at the last second.In this episode, Sam and Lucas break down every major piece of the bill — including the new cap on institutional investors (goodbye, BlackRock buying up your neighborhood), the Build Now Act, NEPA streamlining, community banking reform, and the manufactured housing unlock.More importantly: what does this bill actually mean for the small and mid-sized real estate investor? Sam gives his honest take on why this bill is a net positive for regular investors like you — and why Wall Street is quietly panicking.Plus: World Cup shockers, NBA off-season heat, and where the smart money is going next.Want the playbook to build your rental portfolio? www.freerentalwebinar.comWant to use my lenders for your deals?www.fasterfreedomcapital.com

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • The Things I Believe — the weird thoughts in Prospector's head that usually end up getting him in trouble. • Car Horn Math — listeners honk their way through math questions for a chance to win tickets to see Santana and The Doobie Brothers at Bethel Woods. • Barry Manilow changes the map — why Wilkes-Barre Township temporarily became "Wilkes-Barry Township" to celebrate Barry Manilow's farewell concert at Mohegan Arena. • If you get a lei when you land in Hawaii… what do you get when you land in NEPA? Listeners had hilarious answers to one of the morning's biggest phoners. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener calls, local stories, concert ticket games, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • The Top 5 Things to Do with the 141 Minutes You Usually Spend on Social Media — there are better ways to spend nearly two and a half hours every day... or are there? • Am I a Jerk? — after his wife asked him to slow dance, the music suddenly picked up. Instead of sticking it out, Prospector walked right off the dance floor. Romantic honesty... or total jerk move? • Prospector's Picky Pet Peeves — the little everyday annoyances that somehow become the biggest frustrations. • Car Horn Math — contestants try to win Santana and The Doobie Brothers tickets at Bethel Woods by answering math questions with nothing but their car horns. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener debates, prank-free chaos, concert ticket games, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Car Horn Math — our newest game where contestants solve simple math problems using nothing but their car horn... and somehow it's harder than it sounds. • Your Disgusting Food Stories — listeners share the grossest things they've ever found in their meals, from hair to things that definitely shouldn't have been on the menu. • ROCK 107's Ultimate Bingo Bash Recap — a look back at the big winners, great prizes, and another packed day of bingo fun. • Prospector's Prank Call — calling a locksmith to ask him to let Prospector into a pawn shop late at night... while casually mentioning he's dressed head to toe in black. Nothing suspicious about that. • Mel Brooks Turns 100 — celebrating one of comedy's greatest filmmakers with a look back at his unforgettable movies and legacy. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener stories, classic movie nostalgia, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

The Laurie Cadden Show from June 13, 2026: Laurie chats with producer Shannon Roche Cusick from UNC about their Youth Arts Program and celebrates six program graduates. Laurie also talks with Doug Smith, recipient of a Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Grant, about upcoming summer concerts at Nay Aug Park and throughout the area. Plus, Hollie Suraci from ERA One Source Realty shares the latest national and NEPA housing market updates, including low inventory, rising prices, and increased sales.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • The Top 5 Ways to Tell Supergirl Is Gen Z — from cursive confusion to giving villains "the ick," we imagine what happens when a superhero grows up in the TikTok generation. • Make a Band Bigger — what happens when famous band names get supersized? Think 3 Doors Down becoming 7 Doors Down and One Direction becoming All Directions. • Prospector's Prank Call — a call to a movie theater where Prospector unleashes one terrible celebrity impression after another to see how long the employee can keep a straight face. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, prank calls, listener games, classic rock humor, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Understanding MEN 101: Music Edition — a crash course in why men can identify a guitar riff in two notes but can't remember where they put their keys five minutes ago. • Am I a Jerk? – The Appeal — after being accused of being a jerk for making a friend drive back to the restaurant over forgotten mozzarella sticks, Prospector makes his case and answers the charges. • The Things I Believe — the weird thoughts in Prospector's head that usually end up getting him in trouble. • The Top 5 Ways to Make M&Ms Blue — because apparently somebody had to investigate this pressing issue. • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener debates, classic rock observations, comedy bits, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Prospector's Picky Pet Peeves: Father's Day Edition — from people who celebrate every dad except their own to the annual confusion over what Dad really means when he says, “I don't need anything.” • The Top 5 Pieces of Good News to Counteract All the Bad News You Hear — because your brain can only take so much doom and gloom. • Am I a Jerk? — when a friend forgot to pay for her mozzarella sticks and left the bar, she called asking if Prospector would cover it. He told her she'd have to turn around and come back to pay... even though he'd already taken care of the bill. Was it a harmless lesson or a jerk move? • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show. Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener debates, good news, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode: • Monday Morning Mini Rant — Prospector isn't done with Paul Miller's Law and explains why distracted driving penalties still don't go far enough • Dadisms — the classic sayings, warnings, threats, and words of wisdom every dad seemed to have in his playbook • Toy Story 5: Censored! — after hearing the new trailer, Prospector and Kait decided some parts needed to be bleeped out for the protection of the audience • Prospector's Prank Call — Jake at a vape shop gets a call from a man determined to break the world record for vaping despite knowing absolutely nothing about vaping • Prospector's Yambag of the Day • Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener stories, prank calls, classic dad wisdom, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode:
• inTEXTicated — the drunken texts you forgot you sent
• Knoebels Trivia — testing your knowledge of NEPA's favorite amusement park for a chance to win ride passes
• Go or No Go — looking for something to do this weekend? We've got the answers and tell you what's worth your time
• Prospector's Rant — why Paul Miller's Law is a good start, but still needs a lot more bite to stop distracted drivers
• Prospector's Yambag of the Week
• Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, local events, listener stories, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode:
• 1 Woman's Thoughts on the World Cup — one listener gives her unfiltered take on soccer's biggest event
• Make a Band Edible — turning famous band names into food and somehow making them even better
• The Top 5 Signs You Are Too Rich
• Prospector's prank call — calling Suzanne to see if she'd become an influencer for the revolutionary new TP finger sheath known as the Dooty Digit
• Prospector's Yambag of the Day
• Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener games, prank calls, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

Missed this morning's Prospector Show on ROCK 107? Catch up with Prospector's Prime Cuts, your daily recap of the funniest moments from NEPA's morning radio show. On today's episode:
• The Witness Stand — after listeners ruled on the infamous email-forwarding incident, Prospector reviews the testimony and supporting evidence from the people who defended his office justice strategy
• The Things Prospector Believes — the weird thoughts in Prospector's head that usually end up getting him in trouble
• The Damage Report — a forensic breakdown of exactly when Lester realized something wasn't right with the fake lemonade stand prank call
• The Most NEPA Riot Ever — another local story that could only happen in Northeast Pennsylvania
• Prospector's Yambag of the Day
• Plus more weird, funny, and completely unnecessary moments from the show Stay caught up on Northeast PA radio, listener reactions, prank call analysis, local stories, and the daily nonsense you might have missed on the Prospector Show.

 Holly Fretwell explains how NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air Act create "red tape" and litigation that stall restoration projects. She highlights that the Clean Air Act paradoxically limits prescribed burns, which would prevent far more damaging, high-emission wildfires. Some litigious groups cling to unrealistic, romanticized visions of unmanaged forests. (2)180E  HARLEM HEIGHT00

Integra Resources continues advancing and de-risking its DeLamar Gold Project in Idaho after officially entering the federal NEPA permitting process under the FAST-41 framework. CEO George Salamis joins Mining Stock Daily to discuss the significance of the notice of intent, the expected 15-month permitting timeline, and how years of engineering, stakeholder engagement, and environmental planning have positioned Delamar for this next major milestone. The conversation also covers Integra's appointment of Ausenco to lead detailed engineering, the company's strategy for future project financing, and how ongoing cash flow generation from Florida Canyon could help support DeLamar's development path. George also provides insight into the company's long-term partnership with the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe, the evolving valuation disconnect in the market, and why Integra believes the next 18 months could be transformational for the company.

America is facing an energy supply crisis created by surging demand for electricity from data centres. A transition to a lower-carbon system requires massive investment in new clean energy infrastructure. But legal and regulatory structures mean that developing projects in the US is often an uncertain, drawn-out and expensive process.To take just one example, new transmission infrastructure is vital for connecting renewable generation to concentrations of electricity demand. But the last time the US added more than 1,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines in a year was 2016.In this episode, host Ed Crooks is joined by Representative Scott Peters to discuss what Congress can do to help fix that. Scott is a Democratic member of the House of Representatives and a co-sponsor of the bipartisan CERTAIN Act, a new bill that attempts to take some of the risk and unpredictability out of the legal procedures for project development.Along with regular contributor Melissa Lott, Partner for Energy Technologies at Microsoft, they discuss whether reform of the permitting system can really help expedite investment in new energy projects. And they assess how likely it is that Congress will be able to make a deal and get a more streamlined system passed into law. The conversation starts with NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act. Passed in 1970, it is the bedrock for environmental permitting for infrastructure projects. It is also the most litigated environmental statute in the US. A major project can take four years to prepare an environmental impact statement, with another four years of litigation to follow. As Scott points out, when NEPA was written there were few other environmental protections. Now there are dozens, yet the review process has only grown more burdensome.Melissa frames the core tension: NEPA was designed to inform decisions, not make them. But open-ended review processes have effectively become the decision, determining which projects live or die.Scott explains the current state of the legislative landscape. There are three key elements of a potential bipartisan agreement on reform. The CERTAIN act sets regular permitting milestones and protects issued permits from arbitrary revocation. The SPEED Act, which has already passed in the House, limits the need for environmental reviews, shortens timetables, and restricts the scope for subsequent challenges in the courts. And there are moves for new legislation specifically to support development of electricity transmission. A final deal in Congress is likely to include all three elements. Melissa discusses whether federal reform alone can transform the pace of delivery. Ed raises the question of whether the legal rights and political authorities enshrined in the US system mean that infrastructure development must always be a costly and protracted business. He cites Wood Mackenzie data showing US solar costs are more than double those in China. Scott counters with Texas, where a free-market approach has driven rapid renewable deployment, not because of climate concerns but because the market demanded it.The politics of permitting reform have shifted. Republicans wanted to limit the federal government's ability to block oil and gas projects. Now many Democrats support curbs on the executive's power to obstruct renewable energy development. The issue has risen up the political agenda after the Trump administration moved to block offshore wind projects already under construction, and delayed permits for onshore wind.Scott closes by arguing that this is the best opportunity for lasting permitting reform that he has seen in his 14 years in Congress. This episode is sponsored by Bechtel.Nuclear is back — and Bechtel is helping build what comes next. For more than 70 years, Bechtel has helped shape the nuclear industry, from work on the world's first commercial nuclear reactor to designing, constructing, and servicing more than 150 nuclear plants worldwide. Bechtel has helped bring more than 76,000 megawatts of nuclear power online globally. Today, Bechtel is helping deliver the next generation of nuclear energy — from large-scale plants to small modular and advanced reactors — using the company's decades of mega-project delivery experience to bring new nuclear online safely, reliably, and at scale. Learn more at bechtel.com/nuclear See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.