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A deadly avalanche killed at least eight people in the Lake Tahoe region in Northern California. KQED’s Sarah Wright explains what happened, and the challenges that come with avalanche rescue. A massive amount of wastewater spewed into the Potomac River following a sewage-line break in Maryland a month ago. Dana Hedgpeth of the Washington Post breaks down how the spill has become a political dispute. Nordic combined is the only Winter Olympic sport where women don’t compete. USA Today’s Chris Bumbaca joins to discuss how some athletes are trying to change that. Plus, a billionaire former CEO said he was conned by Epstein, Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial over claims social media makes kids addicted, and a judge finally settled the debate over boneless chicken wings. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.
After a massive avalanche in Northern California buried a group of backcountry skiers, Trevor Ault reports on the 8 people who have been found dead, a 9th person who is missing and presumed dead and the six people who were rescued overnight; Gio Benitez has the latest on the unruly passenger who allegedly began to assault people in a plane's cabin shortly after takeoff from Houston; Elizabeth Schulze has details on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a landmark trial that accuses Instagram of being designed to be addictive for kids and teens; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Originally from Fort Bragg, California, Zoltan Tobak started playing drums at an early age. After years of performing throughout California as well as attending the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, he relocated to Nashville in 2014 to pursue music full time. Since 2016, Zoltan has been the live and studio drummer for Muscadine Bloodline, performing extensively and recording five full-length albums. Beyond touring, he stays active in the Nashville community, playing and recording across a range of projects. In this episode, Zoltan talks about: Managing your social media presence His unique name His move from Northern California to Nashville TN Taking a career growing gig vs taking a gig for money only Drumming for Muscadine Bloodline The power of space between notes Filling in last minute on a major tour Matt and Zoltan's shared love of Family Feud Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
From his home in Healdsburg in Northern California, Taulov-born Danish winemaker LEO STEEN HANSEN recalls his journey in 1999 from sommelier at famed Copenhagen restaurant Kong Hans to natural winemaking in Sonoma County. Leo shares insights on his approach to his food-friendly wines at Leo Steen Wines, especially his signature Chenin Blanc, and his relationships with vineyard partners along the California coast. And he talks about his newest venture in Denmark, Scout by Leo.Leo selects a work by P.S. Krøyer from the SMK collection.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS1658(Photographer: Stephanie Hopkins)This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on November 4, 2025.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/email: info@danishoriginals.com----------And we invite you to donate to the American Friends of Statens Museum for Kunst and become a patron: https://donorbox.org/american-friends-of-statens-museum-for-kunst
A string of unsolved murders in San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1970s led police to the door of a young Korean immigrant named Chol Soo Lee — who was quickly arrested and sentenced to life in prison. But when investigative journalist K.W. Lee started digging into the case, he discovered a world of twisted law and order that went far deeper than one man. The articles K.W. wrote about what he uncovered in Chinatown shocked Asian Americans across Northern California to stand up and demand justice for Chol Soo Lee — and themselves. Guests: Sojin Kim, curator at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural HeritageRanko Yamada, friend of K.W. Lee and Chol Soo Lee Julie Ha, journalist, writer and co-director of the documentary film "Free Chol Soo Lee"
REVELATIONS FROM THE Z'S ABOUT WHAT LIES AHEADHumanity is facing an unprecedented phase of evolution, planetary revolution, and the acceleration of time. More and more people are seeking guidance as they wake up to a connection with something far bigger than what they were taught about human life. Channeled by Lee Harris and prompted by Regina Meredith's incisive questions, Lee's guides, the Z's, expose the lies promulgated throughout history and explain the past and the future, including:• why consciousness is driving you faster than your mind• the positive and negative effects of artificial intelligence and other technology on intellect and the brain• the changing landscape of relationships, sexuality, and self-awareness• why the next decade will be a genuinely revelatory time on earth• why the most significant influencer in the development of humanity's new potential is youThe Z's remind us that everyone on Earth is being affected by the waves of higher consciousness now flooding the planet. Meant to be experienced, absorbed, and understood, the message from the Z's is unequivocal: creating a new world is your job. The Future Human tells you why and how.Lee Harris is a globally acclaimed energy intuitive, channeler, and musician who offers grounded, practical teachings focused on helping conscious, intuitive, and sensitive people heal, thrive, and live a better life. His acclaimed online events, members' community The Portal, and top-50 podcast Impact the World are adventures into the deepest aspects of living, loving, and awakening. He lives in Southern California.Regina Meredith, a broadcast journalist who has worked for NBC, PBS, and Gaia TV, makes the most challenging topics accessible to all. She lives in Northern California.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.
In Northern California, at least eight people are dead following an avalanche. Search and rescue teams are still scouring the mountain wilderness for one remaining body. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Brad Kammer, LMFT, LPCC, is a licensed psychotherapist, educator, and the Founder and Director of the Complex Trauma Training Center. He's the co-author of The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma and executive producer of the Transforming Trauma podcast.For more than 25 years, Brad has worked at the intersection of psychology, neurobiology, and somatics—training therapists worldwide through the NARM® model and his SPACE Program for inner development. Beginning his career in humanitarian aid work across Asia, he's dedicated his life to understanding and transforming complex trauma and the effects of early adversity.Brad lives in Northern California with his family and finds balance through music, food, travel, and time outdoors.In This EpisodeBrad's websiteThe Workbook for Healing Developmental Trauma: Tools and Techniques from the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.You can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSa———If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Thank you to our Sponsors:Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.appArizona Trauma Institute at https://aztrauma.org/
Parents demand answers as Meta CEO mark Zuckerberg will take the stand in a landmark trial about social media addiction and kids ... Stephen Colbert ups the ante, clapping back at CBS leadership again, including putting their press release in a dog poop bag ... A desperate search for survivors continues after an avalanche sends a vicious wave of ice, rocks and debris crashing down in Northern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Koberstein cofounded Cascadia Times in 1995 and has been its editor ever since. Paul, a journalist for forty years, was a staff writer for The Oregonian and Willamette Week in the 1980s and 1990s. He is the co-author of Canopy of Titans examining the global importance of the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest that stretches from Northern California to Alaska. Paul discussed the book Canopy of Titans which details the threats facing this vital environmental resource, and celebrates the beauty and complexity of one of the world's great forests. Cascadia TimesOR Books (Order Canopy of Titans)@cascadiatimes@thewolfconnectionpod
The episode elucidates the prevailing national risk landscape characterized by a rapidly advancing multi-hazard storm on February 18, 2026. We delve into the severe winter storm and blizzard conditions affecting the upper Midwest and Great Lakes, juxtaposed with critical fire weather conditions across the High Plains. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for blizzard and winter storm conditions, particularly around western Lake Superior, where hazardous travel is imminent. Furthermore, we examine the dire situation in Northern California, with significant travel disruptions and ongoing search and rescue operations following an avalanche incident. Our analysis extends to various states, detailing the complex interplay of winter weather and fire hazards, underscoring the necessity for vigilance and preparedness amidst these perilous conditions.Takeaways:* The podcast emphasizes the severity of the multi-hazard storm impacting various regions across the nation.* Blizzard and winter storm warnings are active in the upper Midwest, affecting travel and safety.* Critical fire weather conditions are prevalent in the High Plains, particularly impacting states like Colorado and Nebraska.* Winter storm warnings in Northern California have led to significant travel disruptions and highway closures.* Local authorities report ongoing rescue operations following an avalanche incident in the Sierra region.* Oklahoma is facing a serious wildfire situation with coordinated emergency response efforts underway.Sources[NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=blizzard+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ069][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/sto/][ABC7 / AP | https://abc7news.com/post/rescue-underway-missing-skiers-reported-avalanche-castle-peak-area-sierra-nevada-sheriffs-office-says/18612994/][ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california-winter-storm-interstate-80-traffic-sierra-avalanche-warning-outage/103-d82bfe99-61b2-425c-a4ce-e25e71521343][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=bou&wwa=red+flag+warning][Colorado Sun | https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/fires-evaucations-eastern-plains/][CBS Colorado | https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/fire-that-burned-over-5000-acres-on-colorados-eastern-plains-is-now-contained/][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=red+flag+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=NEZ080&lat=40.2347&local_place1=2+Miles+W+Culbertson+NE&lon=-100.8782&product1=Fire+Weather+Watch&warncounty=NEC087&warnzone=NEZ080][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=MIZ003&lat=47&local_place1=Toivola+MI&lon=-88.74&product1=Winter+Storm+Watch&warncounty=MIC061&warnzone=MIZ003][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=MIZ016&lat=45.9706&local_place1=3+Miles+N+Rapid+River+MI&lon=-86.972&product1=Winter+Storm+Watch&warncounty=MIC041&warnzone=MIZ013][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=blizzard+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=dlh&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/ggw/][NWS | https://www.weather.gov/byz/montana_statewide_information][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=NEZ080&lat=40.2347&local_place1=2+Miles+W+Culbertson+NE&lon=-100.8782&product1=Fire+Weather+Watch&warncounty=NEC087&warnzone=NEZ080][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=red+flag+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=MNZ008&lat=48.3003&local_place1=10+Miles+E+Holt+MN&lon=-95.9822&product1=Winter+Storm+Watch&warncounty=MNC089&warnzone=MNZ008][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=NDZ010&lat=48.3124&local_place1=Stanley+ND&lon=-102.3928&product1=Winter+Storm+Watch&warncounty=NDC061&warnzone=NDZ010][OK OEM | https://oklahoma.gov/oem/news/newsroom/wildfire-situation-update-1---february-17--2026.html][KOCO | https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-wildfire-woodward-evacuations-forgan-fire-beaver-county/70397791][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+storm+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=red+flag+warning][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=winter+weather+advisory][NWS | https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?firewxzone=WIZ002&lat=46.7163&local_place1=6+Miles+SSE+Cornucopia+WI&lon=-91.0496&product1=Winter+Storm+Warning&warncounty=WIC007&warnzone=WIZ002] This is a public episode. 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Eight people caught in an Northern California avalanche found dead. No movement towards compromise on day five of the partial government shutdown. Billionaire Les Wexner deposed in Jeffrey Epstein investigation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyler Flynn runs a small beef cow-calf operation in Northern California at Farmer Tyler Ranch, where he also grows hay and raises a few pigs and chickens for family use while documenting the work and lessons learned through his YouTube channel.In This Episode, We Explore: Coming back to a family ranch and building a cow-calf business on small acreage Northern California conditions, including irrigated pasture, rice country, and seasonal rainfall patterns How and why Tyler uses irrigated pasture rotation, including short rest periods in his context The shift from small square bales to round bales and what changed his mind Using hay equipment as a pasture improvement tool, including baling pastures after grazing Tackling smut grass by cutting, baling, and managing where those bales are fed Breed composition over time, including Hereford roots and adding SimAngus genetics for heterosis How YouTube influenced management decisions and helped drive experimentation Practical YouTube lessons for farmers, including audio, camera stability, and consistent postingWhy This Episode Matters This conversation is a good reminder that management has to fit the place and the people running it. Tyler shares what works on irrigated pasture in Northern California, how he thinks through rotation length, equipment decisions, and weed pressure, and why consistency and realism matter when you are balancing time, labor, and livestock.Resources Mentioned - GoPro cameras - Tripod (video stability) - Microphone (audio quality)Find Out More Farmer Tyler Ranch on YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@farmertylerranch4399 Looking for grass-based breeders? Explore the Grass Based Genetics directory.Upcoming Grazing EventsNoble Profitability Essentials - Jefferson City, Mo, March 24-25, 2026Visit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture Grazing Grass LinksWebsiteCommunity (on Facebook)Original Music by Louis Palfrey
Plus: Canada's new top diplomat in Washington, controversial comments from a Southern Ontario MP, a search and rescue mission is underway in Northern California, and Trump's Gordie Howe Bridge threats and what he's really after. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky
The search is on for a group of skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Authorities say 6 survivors have been rescued, but 9 remain missing. The Nevada County Sheriff's office says two skiers have been transported to a hospital for treatment. According to a forecaster with the Sierra Avalanche Center, the group was on the final day of a three-day trip when the avalanche hit.President Trump has announced three new projects with Japan, the first stage of a trade deal worth more than half a trillion dollars. The President declaring the agreement officially underway on Tuesday. He says Japan is moving forward with major investments in the United States worth a total of $36 billion. The President has credited his tariffs for helping secure the agreement, saying the scale of the projects is so large, it could not have been done without them.U.S. Southern Command said yesterday that the U.S. military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels, killing a total of 11 people. Two of the boats were in the Eastern Pacific, killing 4 people on each boat. Another three were killed on a boat struck in the Caribbean. U.S. Southern Command said that no U.S. forces were harmed. This brings the death toll up to at least 135 on 43 boats. The strikes have also drawn significant controversy from legal experts and Democratic lawmakers.
Need help? Check out these resources: www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources or Dial 988 for immediate help. Click here to take the Leadership Assessment: http://firstresponderwellness.co/assessment Episode 121: You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets - Matt Bloesch Retirement is supposed to feel like relief. For Matt Bloesch, it does—but not because he simply “made it to the finish line.” After 26 years in the San Francisco Bay Area and retiring at captain, Matt describes what most first responders rarely say out loud: the job doesn't just change what you've seen—it changes who you are at home, what you believe about the world, and how safe your family feels when you walk through the door. In this conversation with Conrad Weaver, Matt traces the slow drift: bitterness, a shorter fuse, drinking that looked “controlled”… until a phone call reopened an old wound—his father, a San Francisco police officer, accidentally shot and killed by his partner when Matt was 13. That moment cracked the façade and pushed him into real help—where he learned the line that still guides his recovery: you're only as sick as your secrets. Matt unpacks what actually works: culturally competent clinicians, peer support that's funded like it matters, and tools like EMDR that helped him get unstuck. The takeaway is simple and hard: secrecy compounds trauma; connection interrupts it—and it's never “too small” to deserve help. ABOUT MATT BLOESCH Matt Bloesch is a change agent in the first responder wellness world. He worked as a cop for 26 years, happily retiring into a life of helping others and bringing hope. Matt went through his struggles with alcohol and post-traumatic stress while on the job, but was able to recover with the help of other cops who were brave enough to tell their stories. He continued working and had a wildly successful career, with a lot of that time spent on his department's peer team. He is also the son of a police officer who died in the line of duty. Matt now uses those experiences to help police and fire departments build wellness teams, and he volunteers as a youth mentor for Concerns of Police Survivors, an organization dedicated to rebuilding the shattered lives of surviving family members and coworkers of police officers killed in the line of duty. He is married with two adult children and lives in Northern California. +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.
The United States and Iran have begun indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over Tehran's nuclear program, as tensions continue to grow in the region. This second round of talks is being mediated by Oman. President Donald Trump on Monday night said he will be involved indirectly and believes Iran wants to make a deal. Washington has sought to expand the scope of talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran's missile stockpile, but Tehran says it will only discuss curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.A youth hockey game at a Rhode Island hockey rink turned deadly on Monday, after a gunman fatally shot two people and wounded three others. Officials say the gunman also died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigations are still ongoing, but authorities say the suspected gunman appeared to have been targeting members of his own family. The shooting has rattled an already on-edge community, with the hockey rink just a few miles north of Brown University's engineering building, where a man killed two students in December 2025.The Pacific Coast is facing multiple storm systems this week, and it's expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding. The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning yesterday for parts of Los Angeles County, amid reports of flooding and rockslides. Severe weather also caused flooding and road closures in Northern California and the Central Coast. Meanwhile, in the Sierras, heavy snow caused hazardous road conditions and slick surfaces.
The "breezy technical style" and "lyrical sense of swing" that have made Sarah McKenzie a global jazz fixture are returning to Northern California this March. Although her upcoming tour dates stay just outside the San Francisco city limits, the "Paris of the West" remains the emotional anchor of her latest creative chapter.Sarah McKenzie will be performing live this March, and the tour includes March 18th at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, March 20th at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, and March 22nd at the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay. For more on Sarah's music, recordings, and tour dates, visit https://www.sarahmckenzie.info
Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK SWEET INDULGENCE!!! https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 MY BEST SELLING WEIGHT LOSS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. Please get the book here now! To get a copy signed by Dr. Goldhamer: https://www.healthpromoting.com/can-fasting-save-your-life To buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674191?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzchefajsh-20&creativeASIN=1570674191&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Dr. LIsle and Dr. Goldhamer's book The Pleasure Trap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570671974?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570671974&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S Dr. Alan Goldhamer is the co-founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as massage and bodywork. He is also director of the Center's groundbreaking residential health education program. Dr. Goldhamer has supervised the fasts of thousands of patients. Under his guidance, the Center has become one of the premier training facilities for doctors wishing to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic fasting. Dr. Goldhamer is speaking at the NHA Virtual Conference (June 27-30, 2024). Use this link to get your tickets now: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/nha-conference-2024/registration?utm_campaign=Chef+AJ&utm_source=Affiliate For coaching services: https://www.healthpromoting.com/clinic-services/health-services/coaching-services To register for a stay at TrueNorth: https://www.healthpromoting.com/registration Dr. Toshia Myers is a clinical biologist and the Director of the TrueNorth Health Foundation (TNHF). Under her leadership, TNHF has developed a pioneering research and training program that conducts clinical trials investigating the real-world effects of prolonged water-only fasting followed by a whole-plant-food diet on human health. She is the co-author of over 20 peer-reviewed articles on prolonged water-only fasting, along with numerous popular articles, a textbook chapter, and the book Can Fasting Save Your Life? Dr. Myers holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Columbia University and completed postdoctoral fellowships in immunology at the CDC and epigenetics at BRIC. An advocate of natural living, she enjoys spending time with her family among the oaks and redwoods of Northern California. Her own experiences with prolonged water-only fasting have deepened her awareness of the body's innate ability to heal and enhanced her overall well-being in a way that is not easily quantified. She encourages anyone who can safely fast to explore this potentially life-changing experience. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/toshia.myers.2/bibliography/public/ https://www.healthpromoting.com/store/book/can-fasting-save-your-life https://www.fasting.org
Episode 146: Are workers' compensation settlements taxable? Think the IRS will take a big chunk of your workers' comp settlement? Most injured workers are wrong, and you need to know the truth. Workers' compensation is designed as a benefits system, not a paycheck. That changes everything when it comes to taxes. But there are important exceptions and financial pitfalls many people don't realize, like back wages, child support liens, Social Security offsets, and how settlements should be structured to protect your money. In this episode, host Carmen Ramirez and attorney Bilal Kassem break down: Which payments are taxable, temporary vs. permanent disability Medical treatment & future medical settlements Back wages, penalties, and financial traps you need to avoid ️ How to make smart decisions to protect your settlement Why This Matters: Knowing what's taxable, and what isn't, helps you keep your money, avoid IRS problems, and make the most of your workers' comp benefits. Don't settle your case until you watch this, it could save you thousands. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Are Workers' Comp Settlements Taxable? 0:45 – Temporary Disability Payments Explained 2:15 – Permanent Disability & Injury Compensation 3:30 – Medical Treatment & Future Medical Payments 4:30 – Back Wages and Tax Implications 5:45 – Penalties, Sanctions & Non-Taxable Benefits 6:30 – Reporting Settlements: What You Need to Know 7:15 – Other Financial Considerations (Child Support, Social Security) 8:30 – How Settlements Can Be Structured to Protect You 9:15 – Key Takeaways & Final Advice
With Super Bowl LX in the rearview, we look back on the best moments from Radio Row with Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) and Denny Carter, including JJ Zachariason’s breakdown of a dwindling WR2 landscape, Kevin Clark stumping for Cam Ward after an underwhelming rookie season, and Sheil Kapadia detailing how the Eagles can rebound next season. Plus, Pat and Denny detail their exploits in San Francisco – including a bizarre encounter upon landing in Northern California. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In our news wrap Monday, a major winter storm is piling up snow in the mountains of Northern California and hitting much of the rest of the state with heavy rain, trial began for a Georgia man whose teenage son allegedly killed four people in a school shooting in 2024 and Ukrainian and Russian officials are gathering in Geneva for the latest U.S.-brokered talks aimed at ending the war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
This three part-interview takes us through the amazing career and true-crime adventures of Texas native Zeke Flatten, who grew up knowing he wanted a career in law enforcement, got himself hired as a bail bondsman at 18, and became an undercover cop at 20. Initially placed undercover in a high school to investigate gun sales and other crimes, he ended up buying a bomb from a student who was later convicted of murder.In 2000, while working undercover, he discovered an ecstasy ring that led to the arrest of Mafia leader Sammy (the Bull) Gravano in Phoenix. In 2017, Zeke, then retired from law enforcement, gained attention as a national whistleblower after exposing a major public corruption scandal involving high-ranking law enforcement officials in Northern California. He was unlawfully detained by local officers posing as U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agents, leading him to uncover a complex web of corruption and money laundering involving local law enforcement engaged in a criminal enterprise. His revelations prompted FBI and IRS investigations resulting in multiple federal indictments and convictions, department policy changes and highlighted systemic corruption within local law enforcement in California's Emerald Triangle.In the summer of 2018, while attending a high school reunion in San Antonio, Zeke learned about the murder of a teenage friend named Gary Osborne. Gary had been shot to death on the night of April 8, 2009 by two men who kicked in his front door. No suspect had ever been arrested until Zeke launched an investigation that led him to a convicted burglar named Trey Fisher, who was also part of a pedophile ring responsible for one of the most famous child murders in Texas history..Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear
JT, AKA The Sneaker Savant, has been in the sneaker world long enough to remember when eBay was church, when Dadas sold out, and when nobody questioned either of those things. He's been a fixture in the Sneaker History Discord for years, built a following on Instagram under @TheSneakerSavant, writes over at thesneakersavant.substack.com, and has been quietly one of the most interesting thinkers in this whole space... he just doesn't always show his face.This one gets personal pretty fast. We talk about the Portland gathering and what it meant to finally be in a room full of people who just get it, without needing to explain themselves. We get into why Instagram is broken, why eBay is still our church, and why the algorithm is really good at exactly one thing... flattening culture. JT makes the case that the Dadas were absolutely a thing in Northern California and he's completely right, and we both wonder what stories are being lost because the internet only amplifies what everybody already agrees on.We also get into the sneaker card JT made for the Portland trip, a Jordan card with MJ in a Blazers jersey, how that one piece of cardstock led to a conversation with Ken Black, one of the architects of Nike team sports, which somehow led to JT learning who designed a jersey he'd wanted since he was a kid living in Great Britain. That story alone is worth the listen.This is a conversation about sneakers, but honestly it's more about community, memory, and why the stuff that mattered to us deserves to be documented before it gets lost.In this episode:The Foot Locker chaos on February 13th and what sneaker riots say about where the culture is right now. Why JT stopped buying shoes and started routing them to people who'd actually want them. The eBay rabbit hole that both of us still fall into on the regular, and why eBay is still the best place for actual sneaker knowledge. JT's 265-days-on-Instagram calculation and why the math kind of ruins you. The Portland gathering, getting the invite, and what it felt like to finally be in that room. Making 60 Jordan/Blazers cards by hand, how that one move changed the whole second night. Ken Black, Drake Ramberg, the Arsenal jersey, and how sneaker passion creates these connections that genuinely could not be planned. Why Steph Curry wearing Chris Webber's Dadas matters more than most people gave it credit for. And the argument that Substack might be the only platform left where regional sneaker stories and real cultural memory can survive.Follow JT the Sneaker Savant:Substack: thesneakersavant.substack.comInstagram: @TheSneakerSavantWebsite: TheSneakerSavant.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySubscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@sneakerhistoryJoin our Discord Community: https://discord.gg/xJFyWmWgzaIf you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: podcast@sneakerhistory.comCHECK OUT OUR OTHER SHOWS:For the Formula 1 Fans - Exhaust Notes: https://exhaustnotes.fmFor the Fitted Hat Fans - Crown and Stitch: https://crownandstitch.comFor the Cars & Sneakers Fans - Cars & Kicks: https://carsxkicks.comFor the Creators & Creatives - Outside The Box: https://podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/outside-the-box-convos-with-creators/id1050172106[Links contain...
On January 7, 2026, Renee Good, a Minneapolis resident, was fatally shot by an ICE officer, drawing widespread public concern and scrutiny over the federal government's immigration enforcement tactics. Just weeks later, Alex Pretti—a 37-year-old intensive care nurse who worked at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Minneapolis—was shot and killed by border patrol agents during another immigration enforcement action in the city. The deaths of Good and Pretti prompted protests across the Bay Area and condemnation from local Democratic political leaders. The incidents also raised the question: could Northern California be next? In this special Commonwealth Club World Affairs town hall, moderated by KQED's Guy Marzorati, we'll get local reactions to the events in Minneapolis. Join us to hear from an elected official, a faith leader, a legal expert, and an investigative journalist about the political and human rights implications of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this empowering episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee Davidson sits down with Ashley Selman — former NCAA Track & Field Champion, leading fitness trainer, and founder of SELI Strength — to explore why muscle is one of the most powerful longevity and hormone-support tools available to women in midlife.Ashley is a highly respected coach in Northern California whose clients have ranged from world-class Olympic athletes and elite collegiate track & field teams to everyday women seeking more strength, energy, and vitality. For nearly two decades, she owned the award-winning Evolution Trainers in Mountain View, California — a 14,000 sq ft private personal training and wellness facility. Today, she is focused on harnessing the most effective longevity strategies to help clients rewrite the narrative of aging.In this conversation, Dee and Ashley unpack:✔ Why strength training is essential for hormone balance in perimenopause and beyond✔ How muscle supports metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and body composition✔ The connection between lifting weights and nervous system resilience✔ Why endless cardio may be working against your hormones✔ How to age powerfully instead of fearfully✔ The mindset shift required to reclaim confidence in your bodyAs estrogen shifts and stress increases in midlife, many women feel like their bodies have turned against them. Ashley explains why the solution isn't restriction — it's rebuilding strength.This episode is about more than aesthetics. It's about longevity, vitality, bone health, mental clarity, and stepping into the strongest version of yourself — physically and emotionally.If you've been navigating stubborn weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode will change how you think about movement and aging.
The February 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off a week of rain, World Ag Expo momentum, and a major political conversation as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Jamie Johansson, candidate for California's District 3 Assembly seat. Johansson, a first-generation farmer and former President of the California Farm Bureau, made it clear that 2026 could be a defining year for agriculture, energy, and water policy in the Golden State. Johansson farms olives and citrus in Butte County and has spent years advocating for growers in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Now, with current Assemblymember James Gallagher terming out, Johansson says the North State needs someone who can “hit the ground running” on day one. His district spans six counties stretching from Yuba-Sutter to the Oregon border, covering vast agricultural and forested lands that often feel overlooked in a legislature dominated by urban representation. A central theme of the interview was predictability — something Johansson believes California has lost. Farmers face rising regulatory costs, soaring energy prices, and water uncertainty that make it nearly impossible to plan for the next season. Electricity rates hovering around 40 cents per kilowatt-hour, compared to a national average closer to 17 cents, hit both farms and families hard. “There has to be accountability,” Johansson said, pointing to the state's multi-billion-dollar deficit and a pattern of promises made to agriculture that go unfunded. Water policy also took center stage. Johansson discussed the importance of moving forward with long-delayed projects like Sites Reservoir and emphasized the need to treat hydropower as clean energy again. He argued that removing dams under the current regulatory climate only weakens both rural communities and the state's energy reliability. Wildfire management, forest thinning, and predator issues such as wolves were also part of the conversation. Johansson said Northern California communities have lived with evacuation warnings and catastrophic fires for years, and regulatory barriers must be addressed to allow proactive forest management instead of reactive disaster response. Beyond policy, Johansson spoke personally about generational farming. As a first-generation farmer raising three children, he understands the fear that the next generation may not be able to afford to live — let alone farm — in California. He urged agricultural voters to get involved, whether through campaigns, local boards, or simply showing up at the ballot box. Papagni and McGill emphasized that agriculture needs strong, experienced voices in Sacramento. Johansson's background with Farm Bureau and local government positions him to advocate effectively in a legislature often disconnected from rural realities. As Johansson put it, California still has everything it needs — soil, water, forests, and hardworking families. The question is whether leadership will restore accountability and abundance before more farms disappear.
Doomberg stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts podcast with Stu Turley and David Blackmon. We are going to cover some of Doomberg's current articles, including the Energy Crisis in California, and the Global Oil and Gas market update. We will be live on X, YouTube, and LinkedInThe main topics and themes discussed in this podcast are:1. The energy crisis in California: - The transcript discusses the emerging energy crisis in California, particularly in Northern California. It highlights how the state's regulatory policies have led to the closure of major refineries, creating a fuel supply shortage. - The discussion covers the potential consequences of this crisis, including the possibility of $10 per gallon gasoline and the impact on the broader West Coast region. - The transcript also touches on the national security implications of California's energy dependence and the need for a more resilient energy infrastructure.2. Politics and policy: - The transcript delves into the political dynamics surrounding energy policy, including the potential impact of the SAVE Act on voter ID requirements and the role of the Republican and Democratic parties in Washington. - It also discusses the implications of the removal of the EPA's endangerment finding for CO2 and the potential for policy whiplash depending on the outcome of future elections. - The discussion touches on the potential presidential ambitions of California Governor Gavin Newsom and the challenges he may face in the Democratic primary.3. Energy markets and geopolitics: - The transcript explores the EU's "grid socialism" plan and its potential impact on energy prices and grid stability across Europe. - It also discusses the potential implications of the EU's proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on US LNG exports and the geopolitical dynamics surrounding energy trade. - The discussion includes an analysis of the Bloomberg article on a purported Russian memo seeking to rejoin the US dollar system, which the speaker dismisses as likely false.4. Doomberg and media analysis: - The transcript provides insights into the Doomberg brand, its approach to analysis and publishing, and its plans for expansion, including a forthcoming book project. - It also touches on the challenges of being a media guest and the importance of maintaining brand consistency, particularly in relation to thumbnail images and headlines.Overall, we cover a wide range of energy-related topics, with a focus on the interplay between policy, geopolitics, and market dynamics, as well as the role of media analysis and commentary in shaping the energy discourse.## 1. **California's Energy Crisis**The transcript extensively covers an emerging energy crisis in Northern California, driven by regulatory policies that have led to refinery closures and fuel supply shortages. Key concerns include potential price spikes (up to $10 per gallon gasoline), regional impacts across the West Coast, and national security implications related to energy dependence and infrastructure resilience.## 2. **Energy Policy & Politics**The discussion examines the political landscape surrounding energy policy, including:- The SAVE Act and voter ID requirements- The EPA's endangerment finding for CO2 and its removal- Policy volatility depending on election outcomes- Governor Newsom's potential presidential ambitions and Democratic primary challenges## 3. **Energy Markets & Geopolitics**This section explores international energy dynamics:- The EU's "grid socialism" plan and its effects on energy prices and grid stability- The EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and its impact on US LNG exports- Geopolitical dimensions of energy trade- Analysis of claims about Russia and the US dollar system## 4. **Doomberg Brand & Media Analysis**The transcript discusses the Doomberg media brand, including:- Its analytical approach and publishing strategy- Expansion plans and upcoming book projects- Challenges of media appearances and maintaining brand consistency- The importance of visual presentation (thumbnails, headlines) in mediaChapters: 01:32 California Energy Crisis10:21 Military Bases in California12:57 filibuster and problems with elections16:12 Endangerment of CO2 findings and its impact21:12 EU grid interconnect problems and energy crisis28:25 is the war with Ukraine about to end?31:46 publications in the EU36:00 Orban and his re-election47:46 Upcoming topics around copperCheck out Doomberg on his Substack: https://newsletter.doomberg.com/Check out for Stu Turley on The Energy News Beat Substack: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/For David Blackmon https://blackmon.substack.com/
Send Me A Text Message I would love to know where you are listening to me from!!Hi again Just wanted to share thoughts on the past present and future of the “West Coast Swing” on the PGA Tour on the way to the practice putting green all before a huge storm that is going to hit Northern California. Thanks for listening. Support the show#theknackeredgolfistpodcast@theknackeredgolfistCheck out The Knackered Golfist on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheKnackeredGolfistThis episode brought to you by the Forged Golf Club Appreciation page on FacebookOughton's Golf Repairhttps://oughtonsgolf.com/#myscorecardThank a Veteran Today!!https://www.pgareach.org/services/militaryThe Observant Ear Radio Network GOD Bless You!!
Doomberg stops by the Energy News Beat and Energy Impacts podcast with Stu Turley and David Blackmon. We are going to cover some of Doomberg's current articles, including the Energy Crisis in California, and the Global Oil and Gas market update. We will be live on X, YouTube, and LinkedInThe main topics and themes discussed in this podcast are:1. The energy crisis in California: - The transcript discusses the emerging energy crisis in California, particularly in Northern California. It highlights how the state's regulatory policies have led to the closure of major refineries, creating a fuel supply shortage. - The discussion covers the potential consequences of this crisis, including the possibility of $10 per gallon gasoline and the impact on the broader West Coast region. - The transcript also touches on the national security implications of California's energy dependence and the need for a more resilient energy infrastructure.2. Politics and policy: - The transcript delves into the political dynamics surrounding energy policy, including the potential impact of the SAVE Act on voter ID requirements and the role of the Republican and Democratic parties in Washington. - It also discusses the implications of the removal of the EPA's endangerment finding for CO2 and the potential for policy whiplash depending on the outcome of future elections. - The discussion touches on the potential presidential ambitions of California Governor Gavin Newsom and the challenges he may face in the Democratic primary.3. Energy markets and geopolitics: - The transcript explores the EU's "grid socialism" plan and its potential impact on energy prices and grid stability across Europe. - It also discusses the potential implications of the EU's proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on US LNG exports and the geopolitical dynamics surrounding energy trade. - The discussion includes an analysis of the Bloomberg article on a purported Russian memo seeking to rejoin the US dollar system, which the speaker dismisses as likely false.4. Doomberg and media analysis: - The transcript provides insights into the Doomberg brand, its approach to analysis and publishing, and its plans for expansion, including a forthcoming book project. - It also touches on the challenges of being a media guest and the importance of maintaining brand consistency, particularly in relation to thumbnail images and headlines.Overall, we cover a wide range of energy-related topics, with a focus on the interplay between policy, geopolitics, and market dynamics, as well as the role of media analysis and commentary in shaping the energy discourse.## 1. **California's Energy Crisis**The transcript extensively covers an emerging energy crisis in Northern California, driven by regulatory policies that have led to refinery closures and fuel supply shortages. Key concerns include potential price spikes (up to $10 per gallon gasoline), regional impacts across the West Coast, and national security implications related to energy dependence and infrastructure resilience.## 2. **Energy Policy & Politics**The discussion examines the political landscape surrounding energy policy, including:- The SAVE Act and voter ID requirements- The EPA's endangerment finding for CO2 and its removal- Policy volatility depending on election outcomes- Governor Newsom's potential presidential ambitions and Democratic primary challenges## 3. **Energy Markets & Geopolitics**This section explores international energy dynamics:- The EU's "grid socialism" plan and its effects on energy prices and grid stability- The EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and its impact on US LNG exports- Geopolitical dimensions of energy trade- Analysis of claims about Russia and the US dollar system## 4. **Doomberg Brand & Media Analysis**The transcript discusses the Doomberg media brand, including:- Its analytical approach and publishing strategy- Expansion plans and upcoming book projects- Challenges of media appearances and maintaining brand consistency- The importance of visual presentation (thumbnails, headlines) in mediaChapters: 01:32 California Energy Crisis10:21 Military Bases in California12:57 filibuster and problems with elections16:12 Endangerment of CO2 findings and its impact21:12 EU grid interconnect problems and energy crisis28:25 is the war with Ukraine about to end?31:46 publications in the EU36:00 Orban and his re-election47:46 Upcoming topics around copperCheck out Doomberg on his Substack: https://newsletter.doomberg.com/Check out for Stu Turley on The Energy News Beat Substack: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/For David Blackmon https://blackmon.substack.com/
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports California is just one of the many parts of the country forecast to get another winter storm this week.
This is our NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.Fennell is weird. That's the point. She makes films that swing, not films that behave, and I'll take a committed vision that occasionally faceplants over tasteful safety every day of the week. Synopsis:A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.Courtney HowardCourtney is a film critic and entertainment journalist who primarily writes for Variety. Her work has been published in The A.V. Club, IndieWire, The Wrap, SheKnows, and FreshFiction.tv. She's a member of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) and a Rotten Tomatometer-approved film critic. Born and raised in Northern California, she has loved Hollywood since seeing her first film in theatres at age 6 (‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial'). She now resides in Southern California with her screenwriter husband and perfect little dachshund.One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy revisits the terrifying reign of the Zodiac Killer, whose cryptic letters and brutal attacks paralyzed Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Taunting police and the media with ciphers, threats, and chilling promises, the Zodiac cultivated fear as deliberately as he committed murder. Despite surviving victims, physical evidence, and thousands of suspects, his identity remains unknown. From lovers' lanes to city streets, this episode explores how the Zodiac built a legacy of terror—and why, decades later, the mystery still refuses to die. If you're new here, don't forget to follow Murder True Crime Stories to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Murder True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios
In this week's podcast we discuss the new SPAN Edge main electric service panel and the capability to avoid costly main electric service panel upgrades.About Jamie Duran & Solar HarmonicsBrought to you by Solar Harmonics in Northern California, who invite their customers to “Own Their Energy” by purchasing a solar panel system for their home, business, or farm. You can check out the website for the top solar energy equipment installer, Solar Harmonics, here.In each episode we discuss questions facing people making the decision to go solar. The solutions to your questions are given to you – straight – by one of the leading experts in the solar industry, Jamie Duran, president of Solar Harmonics.Feel free to search our library for answers to questions that you're facing when considering solar.About Adam Duran & Magnified MediaSolarcast is produced and co-hosted by Adam Duran, director of Magnified Media. With offices in downtown San Francisco, Los Angeles & Walnut Creek, California, Magnified Media is a digital marketing agency focused on digital marketing, local and local & national SEO, website design and lead generation for companies of all sizes.Magnified Media helps business owners take control of their marketing by:• getting their website seen at the top of Google rankings, and• getting them more online reviews,• creating social, video and written content that engages with their audience.In his spare time, Adam enjoys volunteering with several community-based non-profits and hosting his own weekly podcast Local SEO in 10. Check it out!
In this episode of the Livin' in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy recap a packed weekend across North County — from State Cup soccer wrapping up to a team stop at Fazeli Winery in Temecula for flatbreads and views. Chris also recommends checking out a San Diego Sockers game at Frontwave Arena for one of the best-value family nights around, while Cass shares baseball season updates, a soccer scrimmage at Palomar College, a birthday party at Five Tool in San Marcos, and Braden's first round of golf at Rancho Carlsbad. They also touch on their recent brokerage move from eXp Realty to LPT Realty and ongoing remodel updates.The Super Bowl recap follows, and let's just say… not exactly an instant classic. The guys break down the defensive-heavy game, underwhelming commercials (with a few exceptions like Coinbase, State Farm, and Jurassic Park), Chris splitting his bets including the lost coin flip, and the food spread featuring buffalo chicken dip straight off the Frank's RedHot bottle. They also look ahead to adult league softball returning to Poinsettia, spring training kicking off, and debate whether Luis Arráez truly fits at second base long term.In the “New To-Do and ADU” segment, they highlight Little Oaks Bakehouse in Leucadia and Christie's oversized pie-style cookies (pickup Tuesdays and Fridays), plus a Hop WTR x Stone Brewing collaboration called Centennial Citrus. They encourage listeners to hunt down Pliny the Younger from Russian River Brewing before its broader Northern California release, and discuss the Vista City Council exploring a potential city logo redesign. The episode wraps with the San Diego Story of the Week, revisiting the 1994 Chargers' run to Super Bowl XXIX and what made that season so memorable. Key Takeaways⚽ State Cup soccer wraps and winery hangs in Temecula
Chelsea Rose, host of Underground History, looks at the impact of a railroad that once linked southern Oregon and northern California over the Siskiyou mountains.
A former Marine infantry sergeant breaks twenty years of silence about what happened to him in the Trinity Alps Wilderness of Northern California in October 2003. He didn't want to write in. He's not a Bigfoot guy. But his teenage daughter listens to the show and finally wore him down.Mike and two lifelong hunting buddies were on a five-day backcountry elk hunt deep in the Trinity Wilderness, roughly fourteen miles from the nearest trailhead.On the third day, he picked up on something most people would've missed — the gut-level feeling of being watched and paced. Instead of panicking, he ran deliberate route changes and counter-surveillance techniques to confirm what his instincts were telling him. Something large and bipedal was tracking them from two to three hundred yards back, using terrain and timber for concealment with a discipline he'd later associate with trained military scouts.On the fourth night, it closed the distance to forty yards and stood at the edge of their camp. His buddy nearly fired. Mike stopped him — not out of compassion, but out of a cold tactical calculation that still resonates twenty years later. They packed out at first light and covered fourteen miles in a single push.Mike went on to enlist in the Marines, served two combat tours in Iraq including Fallujah, and earned a Purple Heart. He says what he experienced in the Trinity Alps scared him worse than anything he faced overseas.This episode explores why, and what his story tells us about the intelligence, patience, and capabilities of whatever's living in those mountains.This is one of the most detailed and tactically sophisticated encounter reports we've ever received on this show. You don't want to miss it.
An estimated 31,000 health care workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job on Jan. 26 in their ongoing battle with healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to address workers' demands for safe staffing, more manageable workloads, and a livable wage. The United Nurses Associations of California / Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) strike is now in its third week, and more than 3,000 pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and clinical laboratory professionals represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers. In this urgent strike update episode, we speak with a panel of UNAC/UHCP members who are all currently on strike at Kaiser Permanente. Guests: Sanayo Kondo is a physical therapist at Kaiser Permanente - Redwood City in Northern California, and she is also on the bargaining team for her UNAC/UHCP group. Kadi Gonzalez is an outpatient Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente who works in OB/Gyn care and is on the board of directors for UNAC/UHCP. Lucky Longoria is a Registered Nurse who works in pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente - Downey in Southern California and previously worked as a travel nurse. Additional links/info: United Nurses Associations of California / Union of Health Care Professionals website, Facebook page, and Instagram UNAC/UHCP Press Release: "Massive Kaiser strike enters third week" Kaiser Permanente, "Our statement on the UNAC/UHCP strike (Jan. 25, 2026)" Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor
Redesigning one of the world's most-used apps is no small feat, especially when that app is also the second largest search engine in the world: YouTube. Over the last four years, Nate Koechly, UX Director at YouTube, and Matthew Darby, Director of Product Management, have been leading an ambitious effort to balance Google's metrics-driven culture with the subjective challenge of making an app feel “modern.” Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/nate-koechly-and-matthew-darby In our conversation, Nate and Matt share how they developed predictive measurement tools to gauge user perception, why they pair visual updates with quality-of-life features like comment threading and improved video controls, and how their research process has evolved from measuring clicks to understanding satisfied watch time. We also dig into one of YouTube's most complex challenges: the algorithm. As Nate and Matt explain, what users say they want doesn't always match what actually makes them happy on the platform. They also discuss their work exploring ways to give viewers more agency and control, including the possibility of using natural language to tune your feed. Both guests have a genuine passion for how YouTube enables deep expertise and niche interests to find their audiences—from 3D models of the Golden Gate Bridge to forest fire education from Northern California lookouts. Behind the algorithms and design updates is a platform where, as Nate puts it, “when you give people a voice, the things they say are just inspiring.” *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books: You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid *** If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please contact us at: sponsors@thecuriositydepartment.com If you'd like to submit a guest idea, please contact us at: contact@thecuriositydepartment.com
An estimated 31,000 health care workers in California and Hawaii walked off the job on Jan. 26 in their ongoing battle with healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente to address workers' demands for safe staffing, more manageable workloads, and a livable wage. The United Nurses Associations of California / Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) strike is now in its third week, and more than 3,000 pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and clinical laboratory professionals represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers. In this urgent strike update episode, we speak with a panel of UNAC/UHCP members who are all currently on strike at Kaiser Permanente. Guests: Sanayo Kondo is a physical therapist at Kaiser Permanente - Redwood City in Northern California, and she is also on the bargaining team for her UNAC/UHCP group.Kadi Gonzalez is an outpatient Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente who works in OB/Gyn care and is on the board of directors for UNAC/UHCP.Lucky Longoria is a Registered Nurse who works in pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente - Downey in Southern California and previously worked as a travel nurse.Additional links/info: United Nurses Associations of California / Union of Health Care Professionals website, Facebook page, and Instagram UNAC/UHCP Press Release: “Massive Kaiser strike enters third week”Kaiser Permanente, “Our statement on the UNAC/UHCP strike (Jan. 25, 2026)”Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme SongCredits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Host Nate Wilcox and his cohorts Alexei Auld and Eugene S. Robinson discuss the second episode of Hip Hop Evolution's second season, “Out The Trunk: The Bay" which takes us to Northern California to talk about Too Short, MC Hammer, Digital Underground and a young 2Pac Shakur. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE 673 - Mary Alice Stephens - UNCORKED - Getting sober is one thing, staying sober anotherMary Alice Stephens is a creative nonfiction storyteller. As a television writer-producer for HGTV, Food Network, and other media outlets, she shared others' stories on everything from outdoor adventures to home improvement. Now, in her debut book, Uncorked -- an Amazon #1 New Release in both Alcoholism Recovery and Midlife Self-Help -- Mary shares her own powerful story of alcoholism, recovery, and starting life anew at 45. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Dominican University of California and resides in Northern California. When not writing, she can often be found cyber-stalking her teens, planning her family's next adventure, or searching for her elusive phone.Book: Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting OverGetting sober is one thing, staying sober another…With a glorious bang, alcohol freed Mary Stephens from her lonely, self-critical teenage shell and fueled Fun Mary. For three decades, booze had been her best friend, the reliable spark igniting good times and (she thought) good friendships. But Fun Mary had a dark side: debilitating hangovers, blackouts, and perilous behavior. Not even a three-story fall that left her in a body cast could stop her from drinking. But finally, after putting her young son in danger and her marriage in jeopardy, Fun Mary had to go.Now sober at age 45, everything Mary once cherished becomes a trigger—date nights with her husband, friendships centered around wine, and a father who expresses his love through alcohol. This new Sober Mary is lonely and vulnerable—feelings she drank to escape. Now what?Told with heart and humor, Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over is the inspiring and relatable story of a woman's pursuit of a better life through sobriety.About the AuthorMary Alice Stephens is a creative nonfiction storyteller. As a television writer-producer for HGTV, Food Network, and other media outlets, she has shared others' stories on everything from outdoor adventures to home improvement. In her debut book, Uncorked, Mary shares her own powerful story of alcoholism, recovery, and starting life anew at 45. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Dominican University of California and resides in Northern California.Praise for Uncorked: A Memoir of Letting Go and Starting Over“Stephens' insights into her alcoholism as she worked on the 12 steps are illuminating and feature wisdom that may be helpful to others in a similar situation. A valuable, enlightening window into one woman's decision to quit drinking.” —Kirkus Reviews“Her journey from the death of ‘Fun Mary' to the birth of ‘Sober Mary' is at turns deeply moving and amusing, and many readers will see themselves in her story. I was rooting for her the entire way.” —Kirsten Mickelwait, author of the novel, The Ashtrays Are Full and the Glasses Are Empty, and the memoir, The Ghost Marriagehttps://www.maryalicestephens.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca
Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with tax deductions farmers can use before filing. There are ways of deducting land, and how much depending on renting vs ownership and if you live on the land or not. If you're a livestock producer, feed is a sizable write off and crop farmers can write off seeds and seedlings. Equipment repairs and depreciation can also be deductibles, along with fencing and whatever other farming equipment you have. Then, focus shifts to the Asian Longhorn Tick, a major threat to U.S. farmers because it reproduces rapidly without mating, forming massive infestations that cause severe stress, blood loss, and death in livestock. Lastly, Doug addresses the California push to save the wolves, but the success has caused chaos for farmers and ranchers in Northern California. The return of gray wolves to California after a century-long absence has brought serious challenges. While many—especially in urban areas—celebrated the wolves' comeback as a conservation win, the growing population, now estimated at roughly 50 to 70 animals, has led to increasing and sometimes devastating livestock losses that threaten ranchers' livelihoods.Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
Episode 145: What You Need to Know About Severe Work Injuries in California If you suffered a severe work injury in California, the severity of your injury may determine how much compensation and long-term benefits you receive. Serious injuries unlock benefits that minor injuries never will. Not all work injuries are treated the same. In California workers' compensation, serious and catastrophic injuries unlock benefits that minor injuries never will, including higher payouts, extended disability benefits, and even lifetime pensions. In this episode, hosts Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem explain: What legally qualifies as a serious work injury How permanent disability ratings are calculated Why a higher disability percentage = significantly more compensation When injured workers qualify for life pensions How catastrophic injury classifications unlock extended benefits Common mistakes that cause workers to undervalue severe injury claims Key Insights: Serious injuries are those that result in a permanent disability rating once the worker reaches maximum medical improvement (MMI). A minor injury may result in a 1–5% rating, while severe injuries (like spinal damage) can reach 50% or more, drastically increasing claim value. Workers rated 70–99% permanently disabled may qualify for life pension benefits, with payments adjusted for cost of living. Catastrophic injuries (such as amputations or severe burns) can extend temporary disability benefits up to 240 weeks, far beyond the standard 104 weeks. Why does this matter? If you don't understand how severity affects your claim, you risk: Accepting low settlement offers Losing access to long-term benefits Missing out on lifetime financial support If you've had a serious work injury in California, knowing your rights can make a big difference. It helps to get the right guidance so your injury is properly classified and you get the benefits you're entitled to. This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers' compensation law firm in Northern California. With over 10,000 cases won and more than $350 million recovered for injured workers, we are here to help if you've suffered a workplace injury. Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources: https://www.pacificworkers.com/blog/ Follow Us on Social Media for More Content!
This three part-interview takes us through the amazing career and true-crime adventures of Texas native Zeke Flatten, who grew up knowing he wanted a career in law enforcement, got himself hired as a bail bondsman in high school, and then became an undercover cop at 19. Initially placed undercover in a high school ostensibly to stop drug sales, he ended up working on gun sales and other crimes, including stopping the use of even a bomb brought to school by a student.Throughout his 20+-year career as a detective he was extraordinarily effective, but ultimately took a break to focus on his young family. As he attempted to start a legal cannabis business in California, an illegal stop and siezure by off-duty police in Northern California's “Golden Triangle” (where a huge volume of cannabis is grown) sent him on a whole journey to identify and bring to justice a ring of crooked police who were routinely robbing people roadside of weed and cash from the local industry. Enlisting the aid of the FBI and local journalists, he was able to see many of the officers involved apprehended or forced into retirement.While Zeke was being harassed during the case, he went home for his high school reunion and discovered a classmate and former friend had been murdered. This propelled him into another adventure to solve the case, leading him to also uncover a human trafficking ring and solve one of the most famous child murders in Texas.Heroes Behind HeadlinesExecutive Producer Ralph PezzulloProduced & Engineered by Mike DawsonMusic provided by ExtremeMusic.com
Guest - Shari Elliker: The world’s foremost expert on the NFL joins us live from Northern California to report on the biggest sporting event of the year // Guest - Dan Redwine: Crypto portfolio crashing due to the Epstein files? Consider selling and bet all your money on the Hawks! Just like Dan did! // Meet the Issaquah duo behind the giant '12' banner that overlooks I-90
Guest - Shari Elliker: The world’s foremost expert on the NFL joins us live from Northern California to report on the biggest sporting event of the year // Guest - Dan Redwine: Crypto portfolio crashing due to the Epstein files? Consider selling and bet all your money on the Hawks! Just like Dan did! // Meet the Issaquah duo behind the giant '12' banner that overlooks I-90
Gary and Shannon celebrate 10 years of the show with a look back at the journey that brought them together, from their parallel paths growing up in Northern California and attending Chico State to both landing in Seattle years apart before finally uniting at KFI. They reflect on the doubters, the unwavering belief they had in each other, and the shared experiences that bonded them along the way, from political conventions and remote broadcasts to pushing through COVID on the air together. They revisit landmark stories like the Denise Huskins case and the Sherri Papini hoax, get honest about what drives each other crazy, and drop an exclusive announcement you won't want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew feels like a fish out of water as he joins the show from a college campus today. He and Luke discuss a mysterious billboard in Northern California, the Choose Your Own Adventure books of their youth, and how rude parking habits led to the Epstein Files.
A heartbreaking mix of stories to open the show: an injured mountain lion cub is found on a Los Angeles County street and transported to Northern California for rehabilitation, while a man is fatally shot after getting off a Metro bus in the Westlake district of Downtown L.A. A deep dive into baseball history as Miguel “Miggy” Rojas’ game-tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series is broken down — the moment, the pressure, and why it will be remembered forever. Author and podcast host Mark Malkoff joins the show to talk about his book Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend. Johnny Carson’s unmatched legacy is explored — from 4,500 episodes and 25,000 interviews to his lasting impact on American culture. Plus, a personal connection: Tim Conway appeared on The Tonight Show 27 times, sharing memories of television’s golden era. An emotional plea closes the hour as Savannah Guthrie, alongside her sister Annie and brother Camron, asks the public for help in the search for their missing mother, Nancy, sharing the message on Savannah’s Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.