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In this latest issue of my weekly podcast, we discuss the race for a vaccine. Both Pfizer and Moderna announced that preliminary data show that their vaccines are over 90% effective. Yet despite the good news, there are still some major hurdles for these vaccines. 1. They have to be stored at sub-zero temperatures. 2. There is deep public distrust in their safety. 3. There hasn't been time to study their long-term effects (ADE, cross-reactivity, immunity duration, etc.).Is political polling dead? Pre-election day polls showed Democrats rolling easily into the White House, regaining the Senate, and expanding their majority in the House. While pollsters had the popular vote for the presidency within the margin of error, they failed to predict Senate and House outcomes. They seem to have missed the "shy" Republican voter, who split their ticket.Republican women expand their numbers. At least 15 new Republican women were elected to Congress this year, a new record for the party. With all the Republican female incumbents holding their seats so far, GOP women are set to more than double their ranks in the House. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of retired Boomers increased by 3.2 million. Until now, the annual average for this figure has been 2 million. Probable culprit: the pandemic, which is persuading many lower-earning Boomers to call it quits. 15 Asian countries sign a new trade deal. Last Sunday, 15 nations signed the RECP, which streamlines country of origin laws. It is the first trade agreement between China, South Korea, and Japan. Noticeably, India is not in the deal. Prime Minister Modi claimed India would be flooded with "cheap" Chinese goods if they took part.Hungary and Poland stall EU budget and recovery bill. On Monday, diplomats from Hungary and Poland announced they would veto the long awaited-recovery bill. Their objection stems from a "values" clause which ties grants to having free and democratic institutions. **********The content featured here is a small part of Hedgeye’s Demography Unplugged, a game-changing market intelligence product brought to you by historian, demographer and best-selling author Neil Howe. Visit us to find out more and subscribe.

On Monday, Akron City Council passed a new measure limiting gatherings to no more than six for the next month. Those who do not comply may be subject to a $250 fine. This measure was not without pushback, as mentioned by Clay Cozart, the FOP president. Not necessarily about the ordinance itself, but the police presence and patrol in neighborhoods.

On Monday, Akron City Council passed a new measure limiting gatherings to no more than six for the next month. Those who do not comply may be subject to a $250 fine. Margo Sommerville is the president of Akron City Council, and she joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the ordinance in detail. After speaking with Dr. Brian Harte from Cleveland Clinic Akron General about hospitals being overwhelmed, Sommerville says Akron needed to put something in place. She stresses the city does not want to fine residents left and right, but to educate them. The fines would be as a last resort.

Full disclosure: I have a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University and currently serve as Chief of Staff to Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. On Monday, the Rockford City Council voted unanimously to contribute $1.5 million annually to Rockford Promise for at least the next 17 years. This would allow graduates of Rockford Public School District 205 with a 3.0 GPA to earn a bachelor’s degree from NIU with all tuition and general fees paid for. Modeled on the Kalamazoo, Michigan, Promise, Rockford Promise is a 13-year old non-profit that has already helped nearly 150 students attend Rock Valley College and Rockford University tuition-free as Rockford Promise Scholars. In his 2018 State of the City speech, Mayor McNamara urged the community to fully fund and expand Rockford Promise by 2025. Thanks to his leadership and that of NIU President Lisa Freeman, RPS Superintendent Ehren Jarrett, the staff and board of Rockford Promise, and the support of our City Council, this vision can be a

On Monday, November 16, Hank Paulson, Chairman of the Paulson Institute and 74 U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, addressed the 2020 Bloomberg New Economy Forum. In the speech, Paulson lays out his recommendations for President-elect Biden’s China policy, arguing that competition without unnecessary confrontation should be our goal—because confrontation without effective competition has produced some poor results for the American people. He further recommends that the US pursue a self-interested policy that he terms “targeted reciprocity.”

San Diego County is setting records: On Monday there were 833 cases reported, following a record high of 1,087 on Sunday and 736 Saturday. Meanwhile, business owners gathered with protestors for a “re-open San Diego rally” on Monday to protest closure of indoor business operations under the state’s “purple tier.”

On Monday's edition of The James Crepea Show on Fox Sports Eugene, James recaps Oregon's win at Washington State, Chargers beat reporter Daniel Popper of The Athletic returns to break down Justin Herbert's performance in the loss to Miami, Brandon Marcello of 247Sports discusses the first two weeks of Pac-12 play, James goes over Oregon State's loss to Washington and why a bad spot isn't the excuse

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Moderna, a major biotechnology firm, reported the second set of incredibly promising results on early tests of its vaccine, joining Pfizer as the second major company that appears to have a working formula. Meanwhile, a new push by Chuck Schumer could move President-elect Joe Biden to cancel a significant chunk of student loan debt in his first days in office. It’s not a done deal, but we’ll look at what’s on the table. And lastly, new reports suggest that Trump is planning to remove more troops from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, while simultaneously asking for plans to attack Iran. In other words, just the kind of steady international leadership we look to him for. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: MODERNA VACCINE POSTS GREAT NUMBERS Big pharma... what is there to say? It’s a terrible, soulless industry that is single handedly destroying many facets of American life. On the other hand, it’s posting some pretty heartinging results on a vaccine that could end the current coronavirus pandemic. Let’s focus on the latter point just for today. Moderna, a biotechnology firm that’s been working in partnership with the National Institute of Health, announced that preliminary analysis of it’s large-scale study shows it has a vaccine that is close to nearly 95 percent effective at preventing illness from the disease, even in particularly severe cases. Moderna’s drug would then join pharma giant Pfizer’s vaccine as the second potential route out of the pandemic. Experts have long predicted that we’ll need multiple vaccines, not just one, to fully beat back the disease’s spread, so this is pretty heartening news. The Moderna data is also good news for Pfizer’s results, as scientists are now less skeptical that the first set of numbers about that cure was a fluke. However, things are still going to roll out slowly. The Washington Post reports that even if both vaccines get the green light from the FDA in the next few weeks, they’ll only have enough to inoculate about 20 million people by the end of December. The Post reports that people who aren’t in a high risk group might not have access to the shots until April of next year, more than a full year after the pandemic began. Still, it’s a pretty good feeling to know that there’s concrete progress happening, and perhaps an end in sight. We’ll keep an eye out for any more info on both vaccines as it comes in. BIDEN INDICATES HE'D WIPE SOME STUDENT DEBT A new campaign by progressives and even some mainstream, centrist voices like Chuck Schumer could put student loan forgiveness at the top of a Biden Administration’s to-do list when he takes office. Schumer first made noises about the issue in an interview early this month, when he mentioned his September resolution with Elizabeth Warren, which called for Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in student loan debt per person immediately by executive order. The issue bubbled over into the right and left-wing media spheres on Monday, with Alexandria Ocasio Cortez tweeting about the topic and the Fox News fever swamp running with it. One of the dumbest conservative rebuttals to such a program is that people who have already paid their student loans would be pissed that other people now didn’t have to. Sure, maybe that could rankle people a bit, but you know what would far outweigh it? The millions of Americans who suddenly became debt free. It’s also worth noting that Schumer and Warren’s proposal isn’t complete debt forgiveness either. It often costs a heck of a lot more than $50 grand to go to college. And Biden hasn’t exactly expressed full support for the plan. His proposal, instead, is some kind of debt bargaining system, where people could earn $10,000 of undergraduate or graduate student debt relief for every year of national or community service, up to five years. That’s not particularly heartening. But the GOP’s hold on the Senate means Biden will have to make a lot of impact with executive orders early on, and Schumer has publicly said Biden has the authority to do so without Congress in this case. Fingers crossed he decides to follow through. TRUMP PLANS LAST MINUTE MILITARY STUNTS True to form, Trump is going out with a bang, or perhaps fewer bangs, at least as far as the military is concerned. It’s... well, not exactly clear. On Monday, the New York Times reported that Trump was planning to order the U.S. military to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia by the time he leaves office in January. However, the Times ​_also_ r​ eports that Trump asked advisors in a meeting on Thursday whether or not they had options on the table to attack Iran in response to the country’s nuclear program. Trump ran with promises to curb conflicts overseas, or at least to bring troops home. That was enough to dupe some rubes into thinking he was actually a pacifist, a theory immediately disproven by his bloody continuation and escalation of America’s bombing campaigns all over the world. But it appears in his lame duck period the President wants to make good on some of his promises to remove troops from stations overseas, which means we may get a significant drawdown before he’s out -- potentially halving the 4500 troops in Afghanistan, for instance. This isn’t exactly a bad concept, but military leaders have been warning for years that hasty, political pullouts could have lingering effects, like when the U.S. ripped itself out of Iraq in a hurry and left behind a massive vacuum that was helpfully filled by ISIS. Getting troops home and out of other countries is always going to be a progressive goal, but like most of Trump’s plans, it doesn’t appear to be much more than window dressing. His grand plans to leave Somalia, for instance, don’t apply to the troops stationed on U.S. airbases still waging a destructive and costly drone strike and bombing campaign against terrorists and civilians alike there. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said on Monday that he was going to charge ahead on plans to legalize Marijuana in the state, aiming to propose legislation to those ends when the state legislature convenes in January. Northam says he envisions an 18 to 24 month timetable to fully legalize and regulate the substance in the state. Chaotic weeks of street protests in Peru have rocked the country’s government, forcing the legislature to name its third president in one week. Francisco Sagasti [SAG AH STEE] will step into the hot seat, but his appointment isn’t expected to mollify pro-democracy protesters who have faced brutal police violence after taking to the streets earlier this month, when the corrupt legislature used back-handed, obscure legalese to remove a popular, well-liked leader who had run on an anti-corruption platform. The Intercept reports that Zoom, the video-conferencing app that has taken over the workspace during the pandemic, has cracked down on dissent on its platform, shutting down a San Francisco State University event with Palestinian activist Leila Khaled as well as subsequent events that criticised its decision. Pretty dystopian stuff. A new report by the Portland Mercury shows that the city’s police department used force against protesters 2,378 times between April 1 and June 30 of this year, three times the amount of incidents they incurred in the past four years combined. That’s it for the Majority Report’s AM Quickie today! Stay tuned for the full show with Sam this afternoon. NOV 17, 2020 - AM QUICKIE HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Jack Crosbie PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

On Monday, the Houston Texans released return specialist DeAndre Carter. Will Carter's departure open the door for Keke Coutee and Isaiah Coulter to see more playing time for the rest of the season? Also, are the Texans planning on keeping Romeo Crennel and Jack Easterby around beyond the 2020 season?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Echelon Right now, you can try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Go to EchelonFit.com/NFL Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. MyBookie INVEST IN YOUR INTUITION. USE PROMO CODE LOCKEDON AND DOUBLE YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT. NEW PLAYERS GET UP TO $1,000 IN FREE PLAY - DESIGNED TO ADD MORE EXCITEMENT TO THE SPORTS YOU LOVE AND THE GAMES YOU BET. YOUR WINNING SEASON BEGINS TODAY...ONLY AT MYBOOKIE! BuiltGo Visit BuiltGO.com and use promo code “LOCKED,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Door Dash Right now, our listeners can get $5 off and zero delivery fees on their first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code LOCKEDON. SimpliSafe Get 30% off SimpliSafe plus a free security camera today by visiting SimpliSafe.com/lockedonnfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Nov 17, 2020) On Monday, the North Country's counties documented 120 new coronavirus cases. Public health officials are scrambling to keep up with the surge. Also: The Open Space Institute preserves land on West Mountain in Warren County.

On Monday's ENN, the guys look back on Week 10 in the NFL including Nick Chubb's decision, Doug Pederson's frustration and DeAndre Hopkins catch. Plus, Don has absolutely had it with Tiger Woods coverage.

On Monday's show, the guys discuss the Giants win, a potential James Harden move to Brooklyn, some controversy with our picks and more.

On Monday's edition of the Tailgate, Jeff and Pat discuss the Gators win over the weekend over against Arkansas, they talk about Felipe Franks return to the swamp and they explain why Kyle Trask is the current favorite in the Heisman race.

Monday, November 16, 2020: Get daily free sports picks, sports betting tips and advice from Teddy Covers and The Prez Monday through Friday on WagerTalk Today. On every show, the Dynamic Duo break down the biggest games on the board with special guest handicappers, giving out free NFL, College Football, soccer and UFC picks, they check-in with elite Vegas bookmakers to get legit inside info from real-life sharps, and close out the show with the Stat GOAT, Ralph Michaels, delivering the strongest sports betting trends and angles in play every day.On Monday's show, Marco D'Angelo joins the program to offer his Monday Night Football preview in tonight's NFC North clash between the Bears and Vikings. Prez and Teddy offer their NFL Week 10 recap. NFL Prop specialist Matt Josephs will close the show with some player props in tonight's game.

On Monday's "The Extra", guests Rachel Beck, VP of Governmental Affairs; and Cecilia Harry, Chief Economic Development Officer with the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC joined host Shannon Brinias to discuss initiatives, the business response to election results and how the Chamber's facilitating business responses to the pandemic. More information about the Chamber of Commerce & EDC, and its Regional Recovery Council (in partnership with El Paso County Public Health) , and its Call to Action to businesses to encourage employees to telecommute can  be found here:  coloradospringschamberedc.com. 

On Monday's episode, host Brent Maguire explores who Perry Minasian is. Hired last Thursday as the Angels 13th general manager in franchise history, Minasian will take over a roster that features Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. Yet, this same team is coming off of its' fifth straight losing season, making it a tall task to get the Angels back to relevance. After spending nine years with the Toronto Blue Jays and three years with the Atlanta Braves, Minasian will now look to change fortunes for the Angels as GM. -You can follow Brent on Twitter at @bmags94 -Brent's written work can be found at Crashing the Pearly Gates -Today's episode is brought to you by Built Bar, one of the best tasting protein bars on the market right now. Listeners can go to builtbar.com and used the promo code "LOCKEDON" to receive 20 percent off of their order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A singing teacher in Clare has been rebuilding her singing groups online and over the last 8 months has gone from losing all of her work to having about 2/3 of what she had beforehand! Maria Wood from Singing To Connect has been holding singing groups over zoom and now had three online groups. The groups have been a source of huge comfort and distraction for the people who come along and also for Maria herself. Maria also has a sliding scale payment for one of the groups so that people who have lost their jobs can still join in. The most recent lockdown didn't affect the groups and the singers have carried on regardless. They have built up a lovely sense of community with people from as far as Seattle joining in. On Monday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Maria about rebuilding her business during Covid.

Seosamh O'Loughlin from Ennis was at his wits end after waiting six weeks for his broadband service with Éir to be transferred to his new home. He had made 64 calls to the provider without resolution. The issue was only resolved after Clare FM made contact with Éir on Friday. On Monday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Seosamh about the issue, which led to a host of listeners getting in contact with similar stories.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Clare FM's Hurling Analyst Tommy Guilfoyle and Bríd McNamara, Clare Camogie Board’s PRO, about the senior hurler's progression to the All-Ireland Hurling Quarter Finals after their win over Wexford at the weekend and Clare Camogie players defeat to Cork in the All-Ireland Quarter finals. We also discussed Clare Ladies Footballers success over Sligo this weekend.

On Monday's Houston Matters: This week, the Texas State Board of Education will vote on new sex education curriculum for the first time in two decades. News 88.7’s Laura Isensee explains how sex ed could be changing in Texas public schools. Also this hour: The biotech company Moderna announced today its experimental COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective. That comes on the heels of similar news from Pfizer last week. We learn how those and other... Read More

Watch Live Sunday 10:30 AM Giving Opportunities Based on Matthew 5:31-32, and 19:3-9, Pastor Barton addresses the questions: when would divorce be permissable? and when is re-marriage acceptable? Pastor Barton walks us through various cultural and societal views of divorce, followed by a close look at Jesus' response to similar questions from the Pharisees. This is the ninth sermon in the "Ask Anything" series and is in direct response to questions from the congregation and community. To make the most of the live stream consider the following: 1. Sacred Time | PAUSE. Though youre not in the church building, this can still be a time to stop everything else, focus solely on God and momentarily set aside the day-to-day issues and concerns. 2. Distraction Free | Remove anything that may distract such as turning off other devices, turning off notifications, and not trying to accomplish other tasks like eating or household chores. 3. Follow Sermon Notes | You can find the sermon notes that are usually handed out Sunday morning under the Sermon Notes above. On Monday, we will also post the sermon video, manuscript, and follow-up questions. 4. Pray | Continually. Over the phone. In your families. Use FaceTime, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or other social media platforms. __________________________________________ More About Live Stream Live Chat | For those who find the live chat feature distracting, you can disable this feature by looking for and clicking the HIDE CHAT button directly under the Live Chat. Personal Information | Do not share any personal information during the live stream, as well as in Live Chat. Error Message | If you encounter the error message "Video Unavailable", you may have Restricted Mode turned on. To watch the livestream, Restricted Mode must be turned off. Instructions on how to do that can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj4ukJmIcRU

On Monday, early results from the world's first effective coronavirus vaccine showed it could prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid. The vaccine has been developed by pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech and is one of 11 vaccines that are currently in the final stages of testing. Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci - the little known Turkish-German husband-and-wife team responsible for the development of the vaccine. Producers: Sally Abrahams and Ben Carter Editor: Rosamund Jones

This Week:  Just over a week after Election Day, the Trump Campaign continues their legal fight as they await the results of lawsuits in various states. Meanwhile President-elect Joe Biden began selecting members of his transition team. Jared and FOX News Radio's White House Correspondent Jon Decker discuss the impending state vote certifications and what this transition period means for the Trump Administration. On Monday, the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced that early data shows their COVID-19 vaccine to be over 90% effective. FOX News Medical Contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat explains what this could mean for Americans, how it will be distributed and rising COVID-19 cases across the country. On Tuesday, the Affordable Care Act was once again in front of the Supreme Court. FOX's Chief Legal Correspondent and host of FOX News @ Night, Shannon Bream, explains what the Court is looking at in the case and what this decision will mean for the future of the ACA. When the new Congress convenes in 2021, more than 140 members of Congress will be women. In the 2020 election, 13 women were elected to house Republican seats. One of these House Freshmen is Congresswoman-Elect Nancy Mace. She joins FOX News Rundown host Dave Anthony to discuss the race she won in South Carolina, what's next for the Republican Party, and the President's ongoing election legal battles.

GB2RS NEWS Sunday the 15th of November 2020 The news headlines: Hope QSO Parties over Christmas RSGB responds to Ofcom’s second EMF consultation RCF help is available Following the successful Hope QSO Parties earlier in the year, the HF Contest Committee is launching two further short Christmas Hope Party series to run as part of the Society’s ‘Get on the air for Christmas’ campaign with the NHS. The first starts on Monday the 21st of December and the second on Monday the 4th of January. Each series has two phone, two CW, two RTTY and two FT4 events. For more information, including a link to the rules, see the RSGB website www.rsgb.org/gota4c. RSGB has responded to Ofcom’s second consultation document on limiting Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields. Our response can be found on the RSGB website http://rsgb.org.uk/emf. Please remember the deadline is tight; all responses need to be in to Ofcom by 5pm on Monday the 16th of November. The RSGB would encourage you to respond yourself and thank all those who have done so already. The Trustees of the Radio Communications Foundation have noted the surge in newcomers to amateur radio since lockdown. Newcomers may not be aware that RCF is a charity that is committed to supporting radio clubs in schools, colleges and universities. If any readers need help in establishing, resurrecting or improving a school, college or university amateur radio club they should contact the RCF. Details can be found at https://commsfoundation.org/contact-the-rcf/. The RCF continues to sponsor a number of Arkwright Engineering Scholarships and works with the UK Electronics Skills Federation. The IARU Region 1 Political Relations Committee attended an European workshop that is drafting the next radio spectrum programme for the 2025 – 2030 period. Topics included strategic spectrum issues, climate change and EMF. The IARU was pleased to be able to submit a contribution that is now available with inputs from other stakeholders at www.iaru-r1.org/2020/rspg-workshop-on-rspp. We received sad news this week. John Devoldere, ON4UN became a Silent Key on the 9th of November. Well-known as a lowband DXer, he had been in failing health for some time. In addition to his enthusiasm for operating, he may be best known as the author of Low-Band DXing and HF Ethics and Operating that was adopted by the IARU. Our thoughts are with his family and friends around the world. Dave Johnson, G4DPZ gave an online satellite talk to Mid Ulster ARC and the video is now available on the club’s YouTube channel. He covered the many amateur satellites in Low Earth Orbit that operate in the 145.8-146MHz and 435-438MHz satellite bands, plus the QO-100 geostationary satellite that uses 2.4GHz and 10GHz. Another talk is an evening with Laurie Margolis, G3UML, the BBC journalist and News Editor who was the radio amateur that broke news of the Falkland Islands invasion in 1982. See www.youtube.com/MuarcMedia/videos. The RSGB is taking part in December YOTA Month but the Covid-19 restrictions will make the event very different this year. If you are a parent with a newly-licensed youngster in your family, you can apply to host the callsign GB20YOTA safely from your own home. You must be a Full licence holder to apply for the callsign. You can book an appointment slot within a set calendar shown on the GB20YOTA page on QRZ.com. To register your interest, or to reserve an operating slot, contact RSGB YOTA Month Coordinator Jamie, M0SDV via email to yota.month@rsgb.org.uk. Now the special event news The 2nd of November marked the centennial of US radio station KDKA. The station originally began operations in 1916 as an amateur radio station, callsign 8XK. After WW1, the operators reorganised the station as a commercial AM radio station. To celebrate this historic milestone, Pittsburgh area amateur radio operators will take to the airwaves with a series of special event stations, K3A, K3D, K3K, and W8XK. These will be set up at several locations in Pennsylvania during November. Members of UBA Section KTK will be active as OP0PEACE until the 30th of November to commemorate the end of World War I. QSL via the operator's instructions and logsearch on Club Log. Now the DX news Remo, HB9SHD plans to be active as 8Q7RM from Kandolhu Island, IOTA reference AS-013, until the 29th of November. Activity will be holiday-style on HF using CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via HB9SHD. Robert, S53R plans to continue working in his spare time as T6AA in the Afghan capital city of Kabul, until mid-December. Giorgio, IU5HWS is stationed in Iraq with the Italian Army and expects to remain there until around the 20th of January. The Iraqi Amateur Radio Society has authorised him to operate as YI9/IU5HWS until his requested callsign of YI9WS is granted by the National Communications and Media Commission. Now the contest news Please remember to check before the contest for any new rules due to lockdown and social distancing, which may differ around the world. The RSGB strongly advises obeying your own national and local government’s advice. The WAE DX RTTY contest ends its 48-hour run at 2359UTC today, the 15th. Using the 3.5 to 28MHz contest bands, the exchange is signal report and serial number. Today, the 15th, the UK Microwave group’s Low Band contest runs from 1000 to 1400UTC. Using the 1.3 to 3.4GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Monday, the 9th FT4 series contest runs from 2000 to 2130UTC. Using the 3.5MHz band, the exchange is signal report and 4-character location. On Tuesday the 1.3GHz UK Activity Contest runs from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Thursday sees the 70MHz UK Activity Contest running from 2000 to 2230UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Next Saturday, the 21st, the Second 1.8MHz contest runs from 1900 to 2300UTC. It’s CW only and the exchange is signal report, serial number and District code. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA & G4BAO on Friday the 13th of November. The Sun really shone last week, in more ways than one. Large sunspot group 2781 pushed the solar flux index to 91 with a sunspot number of 40 at the weekend, a figure that we haven’t seen for many years. This was coupled with quiet geomagnetic conditions with a maximum Kp index of two, but frequently it was at one or zero. These figures, coupled with a seasonal upturn in HF propagation, meant there was DX to be worked. 7Q7RU, the Russian Robinson Club DXpedition to Malawi, has been logged in the UK on many bands, including 15 metres. Australia has also put in an appearance on 10 metres, with VK6NC being worked on SSB with a 5 and 8 signal for Gary, G0FWX. New Zealand has also been workable on the short path with John, ZL2JBR being very loud on 20m SSB around 14.210 to 14.215MHz on many days around 0830 to 0930UTC. There probably hasn’t been a better time for HF propagation for quite a few years. As this report was being written, new sunspot group 2782 was just showing around the edge of the Sun and this could develop as the weekend goes on. NOAA predicts the SFI will be in the range 78-80 next week, although this rather depends upon how region 2782 develops. Geomagnetic conditions are unlikely to be quite as quiet next week, with NOAA predicting a maximum Kp index of three, rising to five on Friday the 20th. The first part of the week might therefore be the best choice for HF DXing. And now the VHF and up propagation news. The Leonids meteor shower reaches its peak in the hours before dawn on Tuesday, the 17th of November. So be ready for some good but short-lived meteor scatter conditions. The shower has a Zenithal Hourly Rate of 15, but it is known for producing meteor storms at various times in recent history. The last Leonid Storm was in 2001, but the first great meteor storm of modern times was the 1833 Leonids, kicking off the scientific study of meteors. The current spell of changeable weather is likely to set the template for terrestrial propagation this coming week. That is to say, periods of wet and windy weather when active weather fronts cross the country interspersed by brighter showery interludes. All of these features are capable of providing some good rain scatter conditions on the GHz bands. Because of this unsettled pattern, high pressure is banished to the south of the UK, over France, so if there are any vestiges of Tropo it will be most likely from southern England across the Channel. The Moon was at perigee yesterday, so path losses are still low, but with minimum declination on Wednesday, Moon visibility windows are short. 144MHz sky noise peaks at nearly 3300K on Tuesday but drops back to below 300K again by the end of next week. And that’s all from the propagation team this week.

We had a hell of a week. Brian had to start broadcasting from home due to exposure to the 'Rona, but we soldiered on with Jean & Shaw in the studio. On Monday, we talked about all the extra time we've been spending on the couch during the pandemic, and had a list of some other things that can cause you to lose your sense of smell or taste. Plus, there was some good news this week in regards to a vaccine! Did you change the batteries in your smoke detectors? We talked about some other household items that might need to be updated! There was a lot of other stuff going on this week, including a list of some dating trends for 2021, a list of our favorite Thanskgiving side dishes, and a couple of stories about guys with things stuffed in places where they don't belong. Also, a "personality expert" examined how you grip the steering wheel and determined what it says about your personality, and we talked about some of the TV shows & movies we've been re-watching during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, November 9th Gill celebrated her one year soberversary. In this episode she goes into further detail about the end of her drinking, what led to her downfall, and all the things that aligned to cause her last night of drinking. She discusses how the past year has been, the challenges she faced, and her experience with the pink cloud. At the end of this episode, Gill offers advice to those of you who are struggling in the early days of sobriety. Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more inspiration, and join the Sober Powered Facebook Group to become a member of a community of cool people who don't want to drink anymore.... trigger warning: mentions of suicide

On Monday, Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise declared a local state of emergency for Napier due to flooding. As of 7.30am yesterday, 35 homes have been flagged as being uninhabitable or requiring inspection to confirm their status. People who had been advised to evacuate are being accommodated in the Angus Inn and Kennedy Park Resort. The number of people in supported evacuation centres is sitting at about 100, however that does not include people who have moved out of their homes to stay with family and friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise declared a local state of emergency for Napier due to flooding. As of 7.30am yesterday, 35 homes have been flagged as being uninhabitable or requiring inspection to confirm their status. People who had been advised to evacuate are being accommodated in the Angus Inn and Kennedy Park Resort. The number of people in supported evacuation centres is sitting at about 100, however that does not include people who have moved out of their homes to stay with family and friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The confirmed case of Covid-19 visited several places in central Auckland while they were potentially infectious before they started displaying symptoms on the 9 November. People who were at those places should watch for symptoms, and get tested if they feel unwell. The Auckland Regional Public Health Service says on Saturday the 7 November, the person visited Smith and Caughey's Department Store on Queen Street between 3.50 and 6pm; before going to the Red Pig Restaurant on Kitchener Street from 6pm until 8.30. Anyone who was dining at Red Pig Restaurant on Saturday night will need to be tested and go into self-isolation until they receive a negative result. On Sunday the 8 November between 11.30 and 11.45 in the morning, they got takeaways from Starbucks on Queen Street and Sunny Town China Taste Restaurant around the corner on Lorne Street. That evening, around 6.40, they got takeaways from The Gateau House, at 332 Queen Street. On Monday the 9 November, around 11.30 in the morning, they again got takeaways from Starbucks on Queen Street and Sunny Town China Taste Restaurant on Lorne Street. Anyone who was at those places at those times should watch for symptoms, and get tested if they feel unwell and go into self-isolation until they receive a negative result. The woman in her 20s, worked at A-Z Collections on High Street. Anyone who went to the store on 8,9 or 11 November between 10.30 in the morning and 6.30 at night should also be tested and self-isolate until they receive a negative result. Getting a test There are three pop-up community testing centres open in the Auckland CBD from 8.30am this morning. They are at: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place. The Wynyard Quarter Carpark, on Madden Street . The Doctors QuayMed, in Britomart, in the Quay Park Health Centre. The entrance is via Mahuhu Crescent. You can also get tested at GPs and Urgent Care Clinics. Health Officials are asking people who work in downtown Auckland to work from home today if possible. If you must go into the central city - wear a mask, and maintain social distancing. Stay at home if you are unwell and call your GP or Healthline, on 0800 358 5453, for advice. And... wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.

On Monday, award-winning financial strategist, TV host, and bestselling author Farnoosh Torabi talked with Jessi here on Hello Monday about the intersection of money and career. On the same day, Jessi visited Farnoosh's show, So Money, for this conversation on the future of work and the disproportionate impact of the pandemic and recession on women.

This week's episode is one of many firsts for Artroverted, recording in a studio with two guests! Our conversation features two leaders in the field of emerging artists. Natasha Arselan and Ty Bishop. Natasha is the founder and CEO of AucArt, the world’s first online, hybrid auction house devoted to emerging artists, connecting collectors with artists enabling them to purchase directly from the artist’s studio. Ty is the founder and publisher of Friend of the Artist, a hard-back, bi-annual, juried publication that publishes the work of emerging artists from around the world. Both Natasha and Ty’s platforms have created opportunities for both emerging artists and artworld insiders to help each other connect and grow. On Monday, they begin their first collaboration, a sale of works selected from the most recent issue of Friend of the Artist, Volume 12. In our interview, they talk about everything from vouching for artists on visa applications to the end of Art. It’s leaders like these two that are essential to the survival and growth of the art world. This episode was recorded on October 22, 2020 To learn more about Friend of the Artist visit FriendoftheArtist.com and @friendoftheartist on Instagram. To learn more about AucArt and the sale, visit AucArt.com, and @aucart on Instagram. Music credit: Maurice Ravel's String Quartet in F major - II. Assez vif, très rythmé produced by the Isabella Stuart Gardener Museum (issued under a Creative Commons License).

If the past week — and past four years — have proven anything, it’s that we are not as different as we believed. No longer is the question, "Can it happen here?" It’s happening already. As this podcast goes to air, the current president of the United States is attempting what — if it occurred in any other country — we would call an anti-democratic coup. This coup attempt will probably not work. But the fact that it is being carried out farcically, erratically, ineffectively does not mean it is not happening, or that it will not have consequences. The most alarming aspect of all this is not Donald Trump’s anti-democratic antics; it’s the speed at which Republican elites have consolidated support around him. Some politicians, like Lindsey Graham, have wholeheartedly endorsed Trump's claims. On Monday, Graham said that Trump should not concede the election and that "Republicans win because of our ideas and we lose elections because [Democrats] cheat." Others — including Mike Pence, Marco Rubio, and Josh Hawley — have signaled solidarity with the president, while not quite endorsing his conspiracies. The message is clear: When faced with the choice of loyalty to Trump and the legitimacy of the democratic process, Republicans are more than willing to throw democracy under the bus. Anne Applebaum is a staff writer for the Atlantic, a senior fellow of international affairs at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and most recently the author of Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism. In it, Applebaum, once comfortable in center-right elite circles, grapples with why so many of her contemporaries across the globe — including right here in America — have abandoned liberal democracy in favor of strongman cults and autocratic regimes. We discuss:  How the media would be covering Trump’s actions — and the GOP’s enabling of him — if this were taking place in a foreign country  How the last four years have shattered the belief in the idea that America is uniquely resistant to the lure of authoritarianism Why most politicians under increasingly autocratic regimes choose to collaborate with the regime, and why a select few choose to dissent  The “apocalyptic pessimism” and “cultural despair” that undergirds the worldview of Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters  How Lindsey Graham went from outspoken Trump critic to one of Trump’s most vocal supporters in the US Senate  Why the Republican Party ultimately took the path of Sarah Palin and Donald Trump, not John McCain and Mitt Romney Why what ultimately separates Never Trumpers from Trump enablers is a steadfast commitment to American democracy What we can expect to happen if and when a much more competent, capable demagogue emerges in Trump’s place Whether the Biden administration can lower the temperature of American politics from its fever pitch  The one thing that gives me a glimmer of hope about the Biden presidency    References: "Trump is attempting a coup in plain sight" by Ezra Klein, Vox "History Will Judge the Complicit" by Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic “Laura Ingraham’s Descent Into Despair” by Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic My EK Show conversation with Marilynne Robinson Book recommendations: Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner  All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren  Gilead by Marilynne Robinson  Credits: Producer/Audio engineer - Jeff Geld Researcher - Roge Karma Please consider making a contribution to Vox to support this show: bit.ly/givepodcasts Your support will help us keep having ambitious conversations about big ideas. New to the show? Want to check out Ezra’s favorite episodes? Check out the Ezra Klein Show beginner’s guide (http://bit.ly/EKSbeginhere) Want to contact the show? Reach out at ezrakleinshow@vox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, November 9, Foreign Policy at Brookings will host a panel discussion to consider implications of the next U.S. administration for the future of American foreign policy. https://www.brookings.edu/events/election-2020-implications-for-us-foreign-policy/ Subscribe to Brookings Events on iTunes, send feedback email to events@brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. To learn more about upcoming events, visit our website. Brookings Events is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.

On Monday's edition of The James Crepea Show, James breaks down Oregon cruising past Stanford both offensively and defensively, James is this week's Loser at the Window, an early look at Oregon-Washington State, recapping the latest Chargers loss, Chargers beat reporter Daniel Popper of The Athletic returns to break down another stunning defeat, Ducks basketball opens at No. 20

On Monday's ENN, the Giants picked up their second win of the season, the Saints crushed the Buccaneers and Louis Riddick had some strong words for how the Jets have handled QB Sam Darnold. Plus, RIP Alex Trebek.

On Monday's show, the guys discuss the 2-7 Giants still being alive for the NFC East, Notre Dame fans storming the field, Tony Romo's ideal schedule and much more!

On Monday's episode, host Brent Maguire dives into a variety of different topics, including news on the Angels GM search, an update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching rehab, and some banter about recent MLB developments. -You can contact Brent on Twitter at @bmags94 or @LockedOnAngels. His written work can be found at Crashing the Pearly Gates. -Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A father of two from Co Clare has received an enormous international response to a tweet of his from last month. Edmund O'Leary, originally from Ennis but now living in Surrey in England tweeted “I am not ok. Feeling rock bottom. Please take a few seconds to say hello if you see this tweet. Thank you.” To date it has received over 300,000 likes and more than 100,000 comments and his story has been picked up by news outlets across the world. On Monday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke with Edmund about the response to his tweet and about dealing with mental health issues during the pandemic.

On Monday, November 9th, our Small Business Spotlight shines on My Hero II in San Bernardino! You can call in a lunch order with My Hero II at (909) 885-2994.

On Monday's Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke with Hurling Analyst for Clare FM, Tommy Guilfoyle about the Clare hurler's victory over Laois over the weekend, the upcoming match against Wexford and whether or not David McInerney's red card could be reversed.

On Monday's show: Is another COVID-19 surge on the horizon? We check in with Dr. David Callender of Memorial Hermann to see what his hospitals are seeing lately related to the virus. Then we learn about Operation Bayou City Blitz, several days of veteran-led service projects around the city this week. Plus, a new study examines the correlation between food insecurity and housing instability in Greater Houston. And we get an update on the Texans... Read More

In today's News: Nevada church seeks equal treatment  Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing a church filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme court yesterday that asks it to declare Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s coronavirus restrictions on churches unconstitutional. For months, Sisolak allowed casinos to operate at 50 percent capacity while capping churches at 50 people. That meant a casino with capacity for 2,000 could host 1,000 gamblers, while a church with the same capacity could welcome only 50 worshipers. Although the governor’s newest order increased the cap, it continues the unequal treatment by allowing casinos and other secular establishments to operate at 50 percent capacity with no cap. A procedural rule allows Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley in rural Lyon County to ask the high court to weigh in even while its lawsuit moves forward at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit; the ordinary process could result in the church being subject to unconstitutional gathering restrictions for many additional months. Number of Christian voters declines  The share of registered voters in the United States who say they are Christian has declined by about 15 percent since 2008 while the number of religiously unaffiliated voters has nearly doubled, Pew Research Center data suggests. Pew drew the data from a balanced survey of more than 360,000 registered voters surveyed over a 25-year span that include over 12,000 voters questioned in 2018 and 2019. The data indicate that 64 percent of all registered voters surveyed in 2019 self-identified as Christian. That figure is down from 79 percent of registered voters surveyed in 2008 who identified themselves as followers of Christ. The study shows that the decline in registered Christian voters is most stark in the Democratic Party. In 2008, 73 percent of registered democrats identified as Christian. But by 2019, only 52 percent of Democrat voters said the same. Registered Republican voters have seemingly moved away from God at a slower rate, dropping from 87 percent Christian in 2008 to 79 percent Christian in 2019. In comparison, the number of religiously unaffiliated voters has almost doubled from 15 percent to 28 percent in the same years.  'Jesus' no, 'Black Lives Matter' yes  A Mississippi elementary school that allowed students to wear “Black Lives Matter” masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic ordered a third-grade girl to remove her “Jesus Loves Me” mask. On Monday, Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit defending her First Amendment rights. The third-grade pupil, Lydia Booth, aimed to peacefully share her Christian faith by wearing the “Jesus Loves Me” mask. She wore the mask without disruption or incident on Oct. 13, but the principal at her school demanded she remove and replace it. Two days later, Simpson County School District administrators announced a policy prohibiting masks that are “political, religious, sexual or inappropriate symbols, gestures or statements that may be offensive, disruptive or deemed distractive to the school environment.” According to the lawsuit, the school has allowed students to wear masks with the logos of local sports teams or even the political slogan “Black Lives Matter.” 

On Monday, November 2nd, Judge Gary Feinerman of the U.S. District Court in Chicago blocked the "public charge" ruling issued by the Department of Homeland Security in 2019. In less than 48 hours, after DHS appealed, it was reinstated through the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and will stand for at least through November 17th. Here is our short brief

On Monday 25th October 1943, at roughly 3:30pm, a businessman called Savvas Demetriades was murdered in broad daylight on a public pavement outside of the Helvetia pub at 23 Old Compton Street. The Police's investigation should have collapsed owing to the code of silence in Soho’s Greek-Cypriot community. But this would collapse owing to how petty the murder was.Murder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder Mile Walks with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name with additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0 (Attribution) via Free Music Archive and YouTube Music. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.TICKETS TO CRIME CON UK 2021Go to Crime Con UK website www.crimecon.co.ukEnter code MILE for 10% off and a free Murder Mile goodie.FOLLOW US HERE:FacebookTwitterInstagramMurder Mile Discussion GroupYoutubeSUPPORT THE PODCAST:Support us via PATREON.Buy Merch in THE SHOPFree Goodies HERE Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

These days, it seems like Afghans barely have time to mourn.All over the country, families get news of loved ones killed in violent attacks. They weep. Bury the dead. And repeat.Related: Fighting in Afghanistan claims lives as peace talks drag onThe latest attack took place on Monday when gunmen stormed Kabul University and killed students in their classrooms.The attack is one of many that have shaken Afghanistan in recent weeks. ISIS, as well as the Taliban, have stepped up their attacks amid peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. The two sides have been meeting in Doha, Qatar, but progress has been slow.On Monday, photos online showed panicked students scrambling to climb the campus walls to safety. Concerned relatives showed up to get news of their loved ones.Head of Kabul University students’ union, Omid Mehriyar, was on the scene and collected victims’ cellphones to connect with their relatives.Member of Parliament Naheed Farid tweeted a quote from Mehriyar: “I was scared,” he said. “Some had calls from their mothers and fathers. I couldn’t relay the news to them. Then, I saw one of the victims had 142 missed calls. And there was a final message [that read] 'my beloved, where are you?'"امید مهریار در ختم فاجعه مبایل های شهدا را از کنارشان جمع کرده و مصروف پاسخ به خانواده هایشان بوده. او میگوید: چند تماس را‌ نتوانستم پاسخ بدم؛ Mother و Father، واقعا ترس داشتم.متوجه تلفونی شدم که ۱۴۲ بار تماس گرفته و نهایتا یک مسج دریافت کرده بود؛ جان پدر کجاستی؟— Naheed A. Farid (@FaridNaheed) November 2, 2020Related: Afghan peace talks set to start despite escalating attacks on politiciansIt took Afghan security forces five hours to bring the situation under control. By the time it was all over, at least 22 students had been killed and dozens were injured.The Afghanistan branch of ISIS took responsibility for the attack.‘Keep smiling’One of Monday’s victims was 22-year-old Mohammad Raheb.He studied public policy but was also a motivational speaker. His friends described him as a fierce debater and an optimist.“Life is full of challenges, full of problems and sadness,” he said in one motivational video posted on social media. “But we have to keep smiling. We have to keep living.”Samiullah Mahdi, a professor at Kabul University, said Raheb was one of his brightest students.“Such a beautiful soul, such a beautiful person [with] so much energy. But unfortunately, we have lost him now."Samiullah Mahdi, professor, Kabul University“Such a beautiful soul, such a beautiful person [with] so much energy. But unfortunately, we have lost him now,” Mahdi said.Mahdi described Monday as one of the worst days of his life. When The World reached him a few hours after the attack, he said he was still processing the news. He had lost so many of his students.“I have known them closely for a number of years now,” Mahdi said. “They were not only my students but also my friends.”Related: A newborn survived an attack at a hospital in Afghanistan. Now the long recovery begins.  ISIS killing spree ISIS said it carried out Monday’s attack. Just days before, it had staged another attack — a suicide bombing at the Kawsar-e-Danish education center in western Kabul, a neighborhood where ethnic Hazara are the majority. At least 30 people died in last week’s attack; most were high school students who were taking classes to prepare for their university entrance exam.The Hazara people have long endured atrocities at the hands of ISIS and other groups, said Lina Tori Jan, a student at Oxford University.Born in the same neighborhood where the attack took place, Tori Jan remembered the challenges of growing up as a member of the Hazara community. She said the recent attacks are just the latest chapter in a long history of discrimination against the group.“It starts with dehumanizing a community through the differences. The difference that they see in us is that we look Asian, that we don’t fit the picture that they want Afghanistan to be presented.”Tori Jan remembers studying English at an education center similar to the one that was targeted last week.“When I went to classes, when I went for education, I saw the discrimination of my teachers. I saw the discrimination of my classmates. To be Hazara, you were not welcome,” she said.Over the weekend, Tori Jan and her fellow students at Oxford University organized an outdoor vigil for the victims of the Kawsar education center. Students held banners that read “Hazara Lives Matter.”Tori Jan said ISIS targets education centers and universities because it is afraid of a young generation that is educated and confident.Asfandyar Mir, who studies militant groups in Afghanistan at Stanford University, said ISIS made a reference to this point in its propaganda published right after Tuesday’s attack.“In the claim that the Islamic State has issued, they say that they have killed trainees and prosecutors who, of course, have a major role in the justice system in Afghanistan ... who could go on to become lawyers and hold members of the Islamic State accountable for their crimes.”Asfandyar Mir, student, Stanford University“In the claim that the Islamic State has issued, they say that they have killed trainees and prosecutors who, of course, have a major role in the justice system in Afghanistan,” Mir said, “who could go on to become lawyers and hold members of the Islamic State accountable for their crimes.”Related: Why the US is to blame for its own defeat in AfghanistanOn Tuesday, families once again gathered to bury the victims.Some Afghans told The World that the scars left by these atrocities will take a long time to heal.And as defiant as they are, some days, they said, it just seems too hard to carry on.

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we will apply Lectio Divina to the Gospel Lesson for this Sunday. Today we will conduct the fourth reading of Matthew 25:1-13. Background music from "Soul Breaker" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotions. Connect with us: Website: NikkiRach.com Twitter: @MeditationBible Facebook Group: Spiritual Disciplines for Today Email: Nikki.Rach@NikkiRach.com

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: We’ll round up a few of the big stories today, like the Federal Court’s decision on ballots in Texas. Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s progressive District Attorney warns that quote “wannabe fascists” should stay home instead of quote “dressing up like GI joe” to intimidate voters at the polls. But a New York Times investigation shows militias in other states might get a much warmer reception. And lastly, the Supreme Court could hear a case that directly challenges Roe v Wade as early as Friday. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: It’s election day. The Majority Report will be with you all day from noon until midnight today, streaming live, so make sure to hop in throughout the day with us. Here’s where things stand on the morning of. The biggest news of the past 24 hours is again on the GOP’s Texas ballot lawsuits. On Monday, a federal judge ruled against the Republican plaintiffs in their attempt to throw out over 100,000 ballots delivered by drive-through voting in the liberal Harris County. That makes the GOP oh for two on state and federal lawsuits to invalidate ballots, respectively. The plaintiffs have immediately appealed the case, but as the election gets closer it gets slightly less likely they’ll succeed. Some other notes to consider: the ​_Times_ ​reports that despite a surge in absentee ballots, the percentage of them being rejected for errors is lower than usual. Early voting numbers are also massive. We’re at almost 98 million already. Trump has spent his last days on the campaign trail rambling incoherently about the media and calling Democrats criminals. Not really his strongest stuff, but he’s playing the hits I guess. His only play has been clear for days: if he takes any kind of lead throughout the night, he’s going to try to declare victory. The big tech companies who will inevitably spread that kind of coup-content say that they’ll add some reminders at the top of their feeds that no victory is certified unless verified by election officials and major news outlets. Biden’s campaign manager, for what it’s worth, said quote “Under no scenario will Donald Trump be declared a victor on election night.” Endquote. We’ll see how that goes. FASCISTS AT THE POLLS One big storyline outside of the political horserace to keep an eye on today is the presence of militias at polling stations. In Philadelphia, progressive DA Larry Krasner has taken an extremely strong stance at keeping the right-wing stormtroopers away. He told CNN on Friday quote: "If you want to dress up like a G.I. Joe and claim you are protecting the polls when we all know what you're really doing is intimidating voters, you're getting locked up. Wannabe fascists stay home. If your idea of how to have a democratic election is to steal it, then I've got something for you. I've got a jail cell, and I've got criminal charges." But it’s pretty likely that many jurisdictions won’t be like Krasner’s. In fact, a new investigation by the New York Times shows that cops have been friendly and even openly supportive to armed right-wing groups throughout this summer’s protests. Big surprise, I know. The Times reviewed hundreds of incidents from the protests over the summer and found documented video evidence of police and various law enforcement authorities standing by while right wing groups fought with protesters, turning a blind eye to their presence, and, in some cases, directly supporting them on the streets. Most of this was pretty obvious at the time. But it’s still notable to see it all laid out for you. What this means is while some DAs or local governments might say they’re going to crack down on militias, the cops responsible for doing the actual cracking down might not be predisposed to do so. We’ll see how this story plays out over the day, and what these armed groups do after results start to come in. SUPREME COURT COULD TAKE ON ROE V WADE SAM: We’ll have much more on the election later today. For now, let’s focus on another story that might get missed. The Supreme Court, with Amy Coney Barrett newly on the bench, could see a case with big implications for Roe V Wade as early as Friday. The case, filed by the Mississippi Department of Health against the Jackson Women’s Health Organization and other abortion access groups, is a direct challenge to Roe v Wade. That decision, if you remember, specifically mandates that states can’t restrict abortion prior to fetal viability, a term that medical experts use that means about 24 weeks. Mississippi and other conservative states have been deliberately breaking this precedent in order to set up a court challenge for months, passing restrictive laws that they know will go to court. This case in particular was supposed to get considered last week, but got bumped around in the schedule and will now come up on Friday. If the Supreme Court decides to take it, we could get an extremely early test of just how far Coney Barrett is willing to go to overturn Roe v Wade. And remember, depending on what happens today, this could be in the first days of Trump’s incredibly destructive lame duck period. After the dust settles from the election, this will be one to watch. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo is up to his old tricks: collaborating with Republicans to sabotage his own party. NY1 journalist Errol Lewis reported that Cuomo is believed to be behind a last minute effort and surge of money in order to try to stop Democrats from getting the votes they’d need to override his veto in the state legislature, just so he can make sure not too much progress happens in his firmly centrist state. Terrorist attacks struck in Vienna and Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday. Multiple gunmen in Vienna killed two and injured at least 15 in what appears to be a coordinated attack. In an unrelated incident, multiple gunmen also stormed Kabul University in Aghanistan’s capital, killing at least 19. Retailers and businesses in many major cities are boarding up windows in preparation for possible protests or violence tomorrow, which is generally not a great sign for a functioning democracy. Fences are also going up around the entire White House complex, which makes sense considering how much the protests this summer scared the big boy in the Oval Office. And finally, One polling story that sounds hopeful: Dave Wasserman, a notoriously accurate pollster who had data that suggested Clinton was in trouble in 2016, now says that Biden could be heading for a blowout in the popular vote, possibly one of the biggest upsets for a first term president since Jimmy Carter for Trump. Let’s hope that holds up. Oct 3, 2020 - AM QUICKIE HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Jack Crosbie PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we will apply Lectio Divina to the Gospel Lesson for this Sunday. Today we will conduct the second and third reading of Matthew 25:1-13. Background music from "Soul Breaker" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotions. Connect with us: Website: NikkiRach.com Twitter: @MeditationBible Facebook Group: Spiritual Disciplines for Today Email: Nikki.Rach@NikkiRach.com

On Monday's ENN, the guys look back on a busy football weekend including Cam's fumble, the debut of "Russell Wilson watch" and the Chargers horrifying defeat. Plus, Carlin's shot at DiPietro and Tessitore calling his son's big moment.

On Monday's show, Michael questions the job that Joe Douglas has done in the wake of another bad loss for the Jets. Plus, are we starting to get an answer to the "Brady-or-Belichick" question?

On Monday, Nov. 2, a dozen protestors and activists with Citizen Action NY came out in the cold to protest New York State continuing evictions even as winter comes and the Coronavirus pandemic persists. You will hear (in order) Luke Grandis from VOCAL-NY, and Rebecca Gerrard and Gabriel Silva from Citizen Action NY. Reported by HMM Correspondent Miles Mikofsky.