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https://teachhoops.com/ When you step into a head coaching seat—whether it's your first year or your second time around—the most critical decisions you make happen before you ever draw up a baseline out-of-bounds play. You have to build your defensive and offensive shield, which means assembling a staff that features diverse tactical lenses and behavioral strengths. In this masterclass finale, we bring all four archetypes together: The Yoda, The Antagonist, The Organizer, and The Mediator. We discuss how to audit your current staff's DNA, how to assign roles that maximize your program's efficiency, and how to blend these distinct coaching voices into a single, unified signal that drives your team toward a championship standard. To move your program from coach-led compliance to a self-policing powerhouse, your staff must operate with absolute clarity regarding their roles within the practice shell: Coach's Note: "A mediocre head coach tries to be all four of these people simultaneously and ends up exhausting themselves while confusing their players. A championship head coach acts as the conductor of the orchestra. They hire drivers, not passengers, assign them clear lanes, empower them to lead, and let the collective staff culture carry the program's vision." Title Ideas: How to Build the Perfect Basketball Coaching Staff Assembling Your Coaching Staff: The 4 Assistant Archetypes The Head Coach Blueprint: Managing Your Assistants for Success Primary Keywords: Building a basketball coaching staff, head basketball coach tips, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, athletic program leadership, coaching staff alignment matrix. Description Snippet: "Stop hiring assistants who just stand on the sideline with their arms crossed. In this masterclass episode, we lay out the complete blueprint for basketball staff architecture. Learn how to combine the unique strengths of the Yoda, the Antagonist, the Organizer, and the Mediator to create a high-IQ, high-efficiency coaching staff that accelerates player development and wins championships." Are you looking to use these five archetype outlines to reassign roles among your current, returning coaching staff this offseason, or are you preparing to interview brand-new assistant candidates to fill a specific gap in your program's culture? Show NotesThe Staff Alignment MatrixStaff ArchetypeCore AccountabilityPrimary EnvironmentExpected OutputThe YodaGame-Plan Countering & $eFG%$ MathThe Film Room / Bench HuddleTactical Clarity & AdjustmentsThe AntagonistStandard of Tolerance & EdgeDefensive Shell / ReboundingGrit & High-Hands IntensityThe OrganizerActivity Density & Clock FlowPractice Transitions / LogisticsFlawless Operational FlowThe MediatorRelational Capital & MoraleOne-on-One Workouts / SidelinesHigh Gym Juice & TrustYouTube SEO Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://teachhoops.com/ https://www.thechampionshipcoach.com/ Are you running an elite basketball program or just managing seasonal chaos? Most head coaches exhaust themselves because they try to be everything to everyone—the master strategist, the intense motivator, the logistics coordinator, and the player favorite. But championship programs aren't built by a single superhero; they are driven by a highly structured coaching staff architecture. In this masterclass episode, we step directly into the "Truth Room" to break down the four essential assistant coach archetypes outlined in the file "Types of Coaches (3).pdf". We deconstruct the precise roles of The Yoda (Tactical Director), The Antagonist (Culture Enforcer), The Organizer (Operations Director), and The Mediator (Player Relations Lead). Learn how to audit your current staff's DNA, eliminate groupthink, maximize your practice Rep Density, and blend these distinct coaching voices into a single, unified signal that drives your team toward a championship standard. To move your program from coach-led compliance to a self-policing powerhouse, your assistants must operate with absolute clarity regarding their primary environments and expected outputs: The Yoda Game-Plan Countering & $eFG%$ Math The Film Room / Bench Huddle Macro-view adjustments, analytics, and deep player scouting. The Antagonist Standard of Tolerance & Edge Defensive Shell / Rebounding Unafraid accountability, challenging groupthink, and driving defensive grit. The Organizer Activity Density & Clock Flow Practice Transitions / Logistics Flawless practice clock management and highly efficient drill transitions. The Mediator Relational Capital & Morale One-on-One Workouts / Sidelines Deep player trust, managing locker room pulse, and providing high energy. Coach's Note: "A mediocre head coach tries to be all four of these people simultaneously and ends up exhausting themselves while confusing their players. A championship head coach acts as the conductor of the orchestra. They hire drivers, not passengers, assign them clear lanes, empower them to lead, and let the collective staff culture carry the program's vision." How to Build the Perfect Basketball Coaching Staff (The 4 Assistant Archetypes) Stop Over-Coaching! How to Delegate Roles to Your Basketball Assistants The Head Coach Blueprint: Assembling a Championship Staff Architecture Primary Keywords (Search Intent & Indexing): Building a basketball coaching staff Types of basketball coaches High school basketball assistant coach roles TeachHoops Coach Collins Athletic program leadership Types of Coaches (3).pdf Basketball practice organization Defensive coordinator basketball Basketball analytics and adjustments Secondary Keywords (Semantic & Recommendation AI): Effective Field Goal Percentage eFG% analytics Practice activity density Rep density basketball drills Standard of tolerance Relational capital in sports Player-led team culture Locker room morale Eliminating groupthink in coaching Coaching staff alignment matrix Socratic coaching method "Discover the definitive basketball staff architecture blueprint using the framework from 'Types of Coaches (3).pdf'. In this comprehensive coaching masterclass, Coach Collins breaks down how to balance your bench using four core assistant archetypes: The Yoda, The Antagonist, The Organizer, and The Mediator. Learn how to maximize your practice rep density, protect your team's eFG% through calm mid-game adjustments, and establish an unyielding standard of tolerance on the defensive end. Stop running your entire program alone and learn how to align your staff for maximum winning efficiency." #BasketballCoaching #TeachHoops #CoachCollins #CoachingStaff #AssistantCoach #TeamCulture #BasketballTactics #PracticeDesign #HighSchoolBasketball #AthleticDirector #CoachingPhilosophy Show NotesThe Staff Architecture MatrixStaff Archetype PDFCore Accountability PDFPrimary Environment PDFExpected Strategic OutputYouTube Optimization StrategyOptimized Title IdeasSEO & AI Optimization KeywordsAI-Optimized Video Description SnippetSuggested Video Tags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

https://www.thechampionshipcoach.com/ https://teachhoops.com/ We have all walked into a gym where a two-hour practice felt like a slow, disorganized lecture. Players are standing in long lines, coaches are scrambling to find clipboards, and transition time is completely wasted. If you want an elite program, you have to maximize your Activity Density, and that requires The Organizer—your Chief of Staff and Operations Director. This coach is the structural engine that keeps the entire program running smoothly behind the scenes. They don't just watch the clock; they command it. From organizing the exact layout of scouting reports to managing program-wide communication and policing drill transitions, they ensure your staff handles logistics with absolute precision. The Organizer evaluates every single practice script through a mathematical lens, ensuring the staff achieves an elite standard of Rep Density. By utilizing multi-ball architectures and minimizing coach lectures, they eliminate "boredom leaks" and keep your players moving at game speed from the moment stretch begins to the final whistle. Key Phrase: "We are behind schedule by two minutes; we need to transition to the 4-on-4 shell drill right now." Title Ideas: The Chief of Staff: Maximizing Basketball Practice Rep Density How to Organize a High-Efficiency Basketball Practice Plan Stop Wasting Gym Time! Basketball Logistics Masterclass Primary Keywords: Basketball practice organization, high school basketball logistics, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, practice layout constraints, activity density basketball. Description Snippet: "Time is your most valuable asset during the season. In this episode, we highlight 'The Organizer'—the operational engine of your basketball program. Learn how a dedicated Chief of Staff can eliminate wasted court time, streamline drill transitions, and maximize your practice rep density so your team gets better, faster." Show NotesThe Formula for Rep Density$$text{Rep Density} = frac{text{Total Meaningful Touches}}{text{Total Minutes on Court}}$$YouTube SEO Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year marks the second season for the Hood 2 Hood Basketball Tournament. Every Sunday for the duration of the summer, neighborhood teams will meet at Gateway Park on Mt. Hope Avenue to compete for a trophy—and bragging rights. Organizers say the tournament is about bringing men together, from all sides of town, who might not usually get along. They say the tournament fosters peace, unity and brotherhood.Racquel Stephen guest hosts "Connections" this hour and will lead a discussion on how initiatives like Hood 2 Hood help reduce violence in the community and what more of a role civilians can play in cutting crime. In studio: Jamie Anderson, co-founder of the Hood2Hood Basketball Tournament Raheen Gayden, founder of Guns Down Gloves Up Norman Simmons, community organizer David "D-Will" Williams, founder of Church In The Wild ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Twin Cities Pride returns this weekend with the annual festival in Loring Park and parade in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday. Over the past 53 years, the festival has grown to attract thousands of people to come see performers, check out vendors, and celebrate with friends and family. This year's celebration comes during a challenging moment for many LGBTQ+ people, with ongoing political battles over transgender rights nationwide. Andi Otto is the executive director of Twin Cities Pride. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about this year's festivities and what holding a pride celebration means in 2026.

Roseburg Schools and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians have announced a partnership to help preserve the tribe's ancestral language, as KLCC's Brian Bull reports. Starting this fall, both Native and non-Native high school students can take the Takelma language for official language credit. The last known speaker died more than a century ago, but linguists and audio recordings from the Smithsonian Institution have helped revive it. Lindsay Campman, a spokesperson with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua, says the tribe has deemed language as important to its citizens. “And that continues to make our people strong. It’s a link to have something in common with your ancestors who lived a very, very different life centuries ago. But being able to speak that same language that they did, that’s a powerful connection.” The Cow Creek Band is also partnering with Roseburg Schools on a statewide program to improve Native students' attendance and is gifting the district half a million dollars towards renovating Roseburg High School's sports complex. Myles Lewallen, left, his client Indigenous Design Studio + Architecture founder Tamarah Begay, and his co-counsel Jake Curtis testify before the Budget and Finance Committee on June 17, 2026. (Courtesy Navajo Nation Council) The Navajo Nation Council has paused its public hearing into the ZenniHome scandal until next month, but in testimony last week, a key witness made a bombshell allegation against her ex-business partner. KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio has details. Tamarah Begay is the founder of Indigenous Design Studio and Architecture, which hired the now-bankrupt ZenniHome as a subcontractor to make 160 modular homes for the Navajo Nation. Zenni built only 18 after getting $24 million. “I am not a thief, and I am not a criminal.” But under oath, Begay leveled an accusation against ZenniHome CEO Bob Worsley. “He went ahead and actually forged my name under HozhoniHomes and submitted that to the state of Arizona.” That 2023 filing created an LLC, naming Begay's firm as a member. Her legal counsel clarifies they have not “seen any documents with her signature forged,” but insists this entity was formed “without her consent and against her express direction.” Neither Worsley nor his attorney, who signed off on the LLC, immediately responded to KJZZ's request for comment. (Courtesy Lomakatsi Restoration Project) Nine tribal members have graduated from a forestry and wildland firefighting training program in southern Oregon that blends modern fire management with traditional Indigenous knowledge. The graduates completed 18 weeks of paid training through the Tribal Ecological Forestry Training Program, operated by the Lomakatsi Restoration Project. Participants learned wildland firefighting, forest restoration, fuels reduction, chainsaw operation and cultural burning practices. For thousands of years, Indigenous communities across the West used carefully managed burns to improve forest health, encourage the growth of important plants and reduce vegetation that can fuel large wildfires. Many of those practices were restricted after federal fire suppression policies took hold. Today, tribes and land managers are increasingly looking to traditional fire knowledge as a tool for reducing wildfire risk. Program leaders say the training not only prepares Native youth for careers in forestry and firefighting, but also helps reconnect participants with cultural traditions tied to caring for the land. The program serves tribal communities in Oregon and northern California, where increasingly severe wildfire seasons have threatened forests, wildlife habitat and rural communities. Organizers say graduates leave with industry certifications and hands-on experience that can lead directly to employment in wildland firefighting and natural resource management. As fire seasons grow longer and more intense across the West, supporters say Indigenous knowledge and the next generation of Native fire practitioners will play an important role in protecting forests and communities. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Monday, June 22, 2026 — Rebecca Nagle's ‘First America' amplifies Native voices amid the din of America 250 celebrations

Send us Fan MailLive from Ransom's.  Mark and Jason talk to Organizers of the Help the Hungry Bake Sale and Bonne Terre City Administrator Shawn Kay.  Plus local news, events, sports and more.Time Marks00:23:47-News00:28:37-Events00:42:21-Gracie Trokey, Jennifer and Anna Sikes Interview01:06:31-Shawn Kay Interview01:33:17-Birthdays01:45:50-MusicHome - Parkland PharmacyExplore Farmington, Missouri - Discover Farmingtonsubway.comFirst State Community Bank | Helping Communities ThriveFarmington Water Park & The River's Edge Splash Pad www.BetterHelp.com/TheBarnhttp://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn http://www.betterhelp.com/TheBarnThis episode is sponsored by www.betterhelp.com/TheBarn and brought to you as always by The Barn Media Group.   YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@TheBarnPodcastNetworkSPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/09neXeCS8I0U8OZJroUGd4?si=2f9b8dfa5d2c4504APPLE https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1625411141I HEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/97160034/AMAZON https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7aff7d00-c41b-4154-94cf-221a808e3595/the-barn

Saskatoon now has Saskatchewan's first Black Legal Clinic, created to help improve access to legal information, support and advocacy for Black people and families across the province. Organizers say many Black people continue to face barriers when it comes to access and understanding of the legal system. This clinic hopes to close that gap. Anthony Olusola, Executive Director, Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc. (TAYFFI), joins Brent to talk about the clinic and its plans for the future.

Friday was a make-it-or-break-it day for proposed statewide ballot initiatives. Petition signatures had to be submitted to county elections officials June 19.

Akilis is a long-time community organizer and political strategist. He has worked on six presidential campaigns and is the national field director for Black Lives Matter Grassroots. He is the founder of the Fannie Lou Hamer Institute. On this pod we talk about the history and launch of KBLA 1580 the first Black talk radio station west of the Mississippi. https://www.instagram.com/blmgrassroots/https://blmgrassroots.org/https://www.instagram.com/akili4thepeople/https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

WBBM's Geoff Buchholz reports on plans for this weekend's PrideFest street festival on Halsted St.

WBBM's Geoff Buchholz reports on plans for this weekend's PrideFest street festival on Halsted St.

WBBM's Geoff Buchholz reports on plans for this weekend's PrideFest street festival on Halsted St.

It's Tuesday, June 16th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Two pastors killed in Manipur State, India Two pastors -- Pastor Kenpibou and the Rev. Manu Thiumai -- and at least two others were found dead in India's Manipur State last week, reports The Christian Post. The victims of ethnic and religious violence were found with their hands tied and their bodies mutilated in this northeastern state.  The Economic Times quotes a Manipur home minister who described the killings as “a heinous crime against humanity.”  74% of Israelis support sexual perversion today The Jerusalem Post reports that more than 100,000 persons participated in this year's so-called “gay pride” parade in Tel Aviv, Israel. A new study conducted by the Israel Institute for Gender and LGBT Studies found that 74% of Israel supports “full and legally enforced equal rights for the LGBT community.”  That's up from 61% just three years ago. Additionally, 89% of secular Israelis support equal rights for homosexuals and transgenders compared to 75% of traditional Israelis, 53% of religious Israelis, and 25% of ultra-Orthodox Israelis. Judges 3:12 says, “Once again, Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.” Brazil's attendance at sexually perverted “pride” event cut by 50% In related news, one of the world's largest sexual perverted so-called “pride” events has been held in São Paulo, Brazil. However, a university drone count found that the peak attendance fell off from 73,600 in 2024, to 36,800 in 2026. Organizers say the total attendees topped one million, but that's down from three to five million in recent years. Isaiah 2:10-11 promises this: “Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of His majesty. The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.” Trump scored elusive peace deal with Iran The United States and Iran have reached a deal aimed at ending the war that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the American naval blockade, reports NBC News. A signing ceremony is set for Friday in Switzerland. Global markets soared after the tentative deal was announced, while oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on the news that shipping may soon be restored through the key trade route, according to Just The News. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” However, the memorandum of understanding leaves some key issues unresolved, setting up potential future tensions. The deal gives the two sides 60 days to resolve what to do about Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium and its nuclear program. Supreme Court sides with pro-abortion public school This just in.  The U.S. Supreme Court came down on the side of the pro-abortion lobby, to disallow a pro-life club from posting signs in a public school which would have denounced the abortion giant Planned Parenthood. Only Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented. Justice Alito pointed out that the “Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment constrains censorship.” Many U.S. Christian denominations have lost members American denominations have lost church attendance since 2007. Pew Research breaks it down by denomination. Only the Reformed Churches and non-denominational groups have recovered or gained members since 2007. By percentage,  Holiness churches have lost the most members, followed by Methodists, Adventists, Restorationists, and Baptists. In raw numbers, Baptists have lost 11 million members, Methodists have lost seven million members, Lutherans have lost four million members, and Holiness groups have lost 1.6 million members since 2007. Meanwhile, the non-denominational churches gained 10.5 million members, and reformed churches gained about 150,000 over this 14-year period. Overall, the decline of faith in America has leveled off since 2019, largely due to an increased interest in church attendance on the part of Gen Z men between the ages of 14 and 29. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act was not reauthorized On June 11th, Congress did not reauthorize  the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. The vote was 198-218. FISA 702 has been used to spy on American citizens, and it actively circumvents the Fourth Amendment which prohibits the government from spying on Americans without a warrant. Almost all Democrats voted against reauthorization of FISA 702, but it took 19 Republicans to officially defeat the spying measure. Establishment Republicans signaled their disappointment that the measure was defeated, but Republican Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee explained, “The Fourth Amendment is there for a reason.” Trump saved 146,000 migrant children trafficked under Biden The Trump administration has rescued 146,000 migrant children who were trafficked into the country during the Biden administration. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin explained the situation and the conditions under President Biden. Listen. MULLIN: “We're going to right the wrongs that the Biden administration turned a blind eye to. It's because of President Trump's leadership. It's horrific what's happening right in our own country because of four years of a blind eye that allowed unvetted sponsors to come pick up 450,000 kids on our borders, knowing their reports. While the Biden administration was in office, their own reports reporting that over a third of the females, regardless of age, were sexually assaulted before they made it to the border.” Cleveland Clinic to invest $2 million to help de-transitioners In another domestic victory, the Trump administration reached a massive deal with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation which agreed to stop transitioning minors. The clinic also agreed to commit $2 million to help de-transitioners, following in the footsteps of Texas Children's Hospital, which set up a $10 million fund for that purpose.  Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward stated, “The Department of Justice is steadfastly committed to protecting America's children. Just as the resolution with Texas Children's, today's resolution with Cleveland Clinic furthers that commitment and puts these providers on notice that this Department will vigorously enforce federal law where children are put at risk.” In Mark 9:42, Jesus said, “But whoever causes one of these little ones, who believe in Me, to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.” Artificial Intelligence can now clone your voice in a scam Please be aware!  Artificial Intelligence can now clone your voice with only three seconds of audio taken off of your voicemail greeting.  Artificial Intelligence scams increased twelve-fold in 2025.  Recent surveys have found one in four adults have encountered an Artificial Intelligence voice scam.  New York Knicks are world champions after a 53-year drought And finally, on June 13th, the New York Knicks became basketball world champions once again. ANNOUNCER: “It's over.  Knick fans: This is not a dream. Your long, long wait has ended. Go ahead and cry. After 53 years, the Knicks are finally NBA champions once again.” During Game 5 of the NBA Finals in the Alamo City, the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 94-90, capping off a stunning playoff run.  Knicks star Jalen Brunson scored 45 points in the victory, which earned him the nomination of Finals Most Valuable Player. But even more special for Jalen was the fact that his Dad, Rick Brunson, was his coach.  Amazingly, Rick, himself a former NBA player, made the finals for the New York Knicks back in 1999, also playing against the San Antonio Spurs in that series.  Rick and Jalen continue to maintain a close relationship, which Jalen elaborated on in a Good Morning America interview on ABC. BRUNSON: “Our relationship is unique. People may think just because he pushes me a certain way that we don't say things to each other, but I wouldn't trade anything for the world. We have the best relationship, even when it looks like we're fighting. That's just a coach and player trying to get over, to get to the Promised Land.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, June 16th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, June 16, 2026. #1 – From WV EXECUTIVE - WV manufacturers focus on production growth West Virginia manufacturers continue embracing innovation, efficiency, and workforce development to increase production and remain competitive. A new feature from WV Executive highlights how companies across the state are adopting new technologies and operational strategies to improve performance and meet growing demand. Industry leaders say manufacturing remains one of West Virginia's strongest economic drivers, supporting jobs and investment throughout the state. Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/production-progress/  #2 – From WV EXPLORER - Tourism and history champions honored The 2026 History Heroes Awards recognized individuals, organizations, and communities dedicated to preserving and sharing West Virginia's rich heritage. The annual program celebrates efforts to protect historic sites, tell local stories, and promote cultural tourism across the Mountain State. Organizers say preserving history helps strengthen community identity while creating new opportunities for tourism and economic development. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/wv-tourism-history-heroes-awards-2026/  #3 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Automotive industry powers WV economy West Virginia's automotive sector continues playing a major role in the state's manufacturing economy. From advanced manufacturing facilities and supply-chain operations to workforce training and innovation, the industry supports thousands of jobs and contributes significantly to economic growth. State leaders say West Virginia's strategic location, skilled workforce, and manufacturing expertise continue attracting automotive investment. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/industries/automotive/  Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan welcome Erin Potts and Deyden Tethong to talk about their new podcast “Freedom Needs a Soundtrack,” which looks back at the Tibetan Freedom concerts 30 years later. Alan recaps the new Gregg Allman documentary and we have a listener review of Melissa Etheridge in Chicago. In music news, Madonna premieres a “visual companion” to her upcoming album at the Tribeca Film Festival and John Fogerty reveals that a biopic is in the works. Our new music picks this week come from Olivia Rodrigo and Kami Kehoe. We want to make you part of the conversation. Leave us your comments via text or audio message at connect@sounduppod.com https://www.instagram.com/sounduppod/https://twitter.com/sounduppod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We will not tolerate disrespect to First Lady Michelle Obama or any Black woman on this platform! Guests: Ceshia aka "Queen Phierce" @queenphierce Poet, Organizer, Reproductive Justice Advocate Reverend B @blackivybp Ordained Minister, Chaplin Educator After the couple themed icebreaker (21:24) we unpack: Learning yourself inside a system that often doesn't consider or protect Black women and how that impacts intimate relationships (27:46) Modeling aspects of love in our current relationships that weren't modeled for us growing up (36:42) Unlearning "staying in a child's place" (40:23) and we wrap with Philly Black Pride. Up to $825 IMPACT research study link bit.ly/ATNHUP

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Organizers of England's Cumbria Nature Festival clarified on social media that it's for naturalists, not naturists, asking attendees to dress appropriately and offering genuine refunds to anyone expecting a nudist event, though none have been needed. In Durham County, North Carolina, the sheriff's office warned residents about a very large pig on the loose, urging people to report sightings but not attempt capture, and noting the owner is unknown. A long-running Quebec study of northern gannet eggs found levels of “forever chemicals” have dropped dramatically from a 1990s peak. Linda, 69, was confirmed by Guinness as the world's oldest unicycle rider, extending a record she first set in 2023. Finally, Italy's “Sexy Priest Calendar” cover model Giovanni, featured for many years, revealed he is not a priest. 00:17 Nature Festival Dress Code01:22 Giant Pig On The Loose02:08 Forever Chemicals Decline02:40 Unicycle Granny Record03:34 Sexy Priest Calendar Twist 5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Organizers behind a rent control ballot question are extending an apparent olive branch to skeptics.

While dozens of events are popping up around the Massachusetts, Chelsea is hosting the only public Spanish-language watch parties in the state. Organizers think the 39-day-long "Fiesta Fútbol" is an opportunity to turn the page on a difficult period for the largely working class, immigrant city.

Rachel Gonzalez organizer of Stop AI Data Center in Independence joins the show HR 2 full 2317 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:12:14 +0000 OYu21LDIiGPQe44JmDE2DcLOq8rwkLEc news MIDDAY with JAYME & WIER news Rachel Gonzalez organizer of Stop AI Data Center in Independence joins the show HR 2 From local news & politics, to what's trending, sports & personal stories...MIDDAY with JAYME & WIER will get you through the middle of your day! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News https://pl

Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, as the Ghost River Brewing Co.'s Made to Wander Music Festival and the South Main Songwriter Festival kick off. Organizers from both festivals - Tori Keskey with Ghost River Brewing and Mike Mielenhausen with the South Main Songwriter Festival - joined this week's episode to talk about events, the music, and - of course - the beer at Ghost River. 

Paul Dame talks with Caledonia County Republican Leader Senator Scott Beck on Legislative results from the recently concluded session, and Republican prospects for the upcoming election.And Gavin Edwards, Vermont Coordinator of the American Great State Fair talks about preparations for the 4th of July celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Paul ends the show with listener phone calls.

In episode 254 of America Adapts, host Doug Parsons heads to the National Adaptation Forum to meet some of the people shaping the future of climate adaptation. With help from guest interviewers Shaun Martin of WWF and documentary filmmaker and podcaster Olga Loginova, Doug speaks with leaders working in public health, urban forestry, climate communications, sports, Indigenous engagement, adaptation finance, and immersive storytelling. These short conversations highlight the creativity, innovation, and collaboration driving adaptation efforts today, while also raising an important question: how do we bring even more people, sectors, and ideas into the adaptation movement? If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the people and conversations defining the adaptation field, this episode is for you. Guest Hosts: Shaun Martin - Vice President Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, WWF-US Olga Loginova - Documentary Filmmaker and Podcaster Experts in this Episode: Clara Kitongo - Tree Equity Manager at Tree Pittsburgh (transcript) Elliot Arthur-Worsop - Co-Founder, Football For Future (transcript) Katie Basile - Coastal Resilience Specialist (transcript) Juliano Calil - Founder, Virtual Planet Technologies (transcript) Leanne Spaulding - Resilience and Data Lead, , Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) (transcript) Silvia Duque Añez – Sustainability Coordinator City of Fort Lauderdale (transcript) Dr. Rachit Sharma - Research Scientist, BIRCHE Lab, University of California, Berkeley; Household Energy Initiative (transcript) John Cook - Blackpoll Consulting (transcript) Dr. Lara Hansen - Executive Director, EcoAdapt; Co-Founder and Organizer, National Adaptation Forum (transcript) Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Donate to America Adapts Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Links in this episode: https://www.policyinnovation.org/leanne-spaulding Geos Insitute ClimateInsights: https://climateinsights.app EPIC: https://www.policyinnovation.org Nature Moves. Our Rules Don't.: https://www.policyinnovation.org/insights/nature-moves-our-rules-dont  Data Foundation: https://datafoundation.org https://householdenergy.org/rachit-sharma-mbbs-mph-phd/ https://sehataurclimate.carrd.co/ National Adaptation Forum https://www.nationaladaptationforum.org/ Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ https://bsky.app/profile/americaadapts.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leadershttps://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we're also on YouTube! Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

The University of Washington’s WWAMI medical school program just received a new $25 million endowment for scholarships and rural education support, as Alaska Public Media's Rachel Cassandra reports. The program gets its name from the five states it serves – Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho – and educates emerging physicians in those rural states. Dr. Nick Phelps, WWAMI's assistant dean at the University of Alaska Anchorage, says the gift will go to scholarships for 30 eligible students across the five-state class. “For the students who are accepted to receive this scholarship, it covers half of their tuition.” Phelps says those eligible to apply for the scholarships are students in two specific programs: one, a rural track, and the other, a tribal and traditional medicine track. Medical school tuition – and the debt students take on to pay it – can run in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Phelps says the scholarships change the financial equation. “Primary care practices and primary care physicians… are the bedrock of medicine, for lack of a better term. They’re also some of the lowest paid specialties for students to go into, so for somebody who really is strongly interested in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, some of those other primary care specialties, they have to do a bit of an internal calculus.” Many medical students choose specialties that pay better, which has helped create a shortage of primary care practitioners, both in Alaska and across the U.S. Phelps notes that the U.S. Department of Education will soon start limiting student loan amounts that Americans can take out for higher education, including medical school. Philanthropists William and Carolyn Franke and their family gave the WWAMI program the $25 million endowment to create the Franke Medical Student Scholars Program. Phelps says he hopes that the resulting scholarships encourage more Alaska students to focus on medicine that serves rural, remote and Indigenous Alaskans. The cliffs of Black Mesa on the Navajo Nation on September 1, 2023. (Photo: Chris Clements / KNAU) An energy company is asking for preliminary approval from the feds to look into building a hydropower project on the Navajo Nation. KNAU's Chris Clements has more. The company Nature and People First is asking for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to investigate building a pumped storage project near Chilchinbeto, Ariz. It would include two reservoirs holding a total of 20,000 acre-feet of water. Pumped storage projects generate energy by letting water flow downhill and then pumping it back up. Nature and People First tried to get federal approval for three pumped storage projects in 2021, but the Navajo Nation and the feds later said no. Critics cited concerns about overuse of aquifers and damage to the environment of nearby Black Mesa, which is considered sacred by the Navajo and Hopi tribes. If it is granted, the permit would not allow the company to disturb any land or give them permission to enter private property. Grand Exit at Celebration 2026. (Courtesy Sealaska Heritage Institute) Thousands of Alaska Natives and visitors gathered in Juneau, Alaska last week for Celebration 2026, one of the largest Indigenous cultural events in the state. The four-day gathering, organized by Sealaska Heritage Institute, brought together Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian dancers, artists, and culture bearers from across Southeast Alaska, Canada, and beyond. The event featured traditional song and dance performances, Native art, language activities, and cultural workshops. This year’s theme was “Enduring Strength”. Celebration began more than 40 years ago as a way to preserve Native cultures and pass traditional knowledge to younger generations. Organizers say the event continues to showcase the survival and persistence of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian traditions while strengthening connections among Indigenous communities throughout the region. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Monday, June 8, 2026 — Confronting division with Pride

A federal appeals court on Tuesday heard arguments in the closely watched legal battle over the slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House Site.Two-hundred forty-seven students recently competed in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee. Central Pennsylvania's champion, Vedika Burman who was backed by WITF and Pennon Education, finished in the top third and hopes to return next year.Forbes is out with its annual "College Financial Grades." Central Pennsylvania colleges received a full range of grades in the report.The Pennsylvania Game Commission is offering one-day summer camps across the state. Junior Game Warden Camps are for youth between the ages of 12 and 15.And now a deep dive – or maybe we should say hop. A State College-area festival, focused on frogs, returned last weekend under new leadership after a two-year hiatus. Organizers say it's important to continue hosting events like this, especially as the federal government cuts back on conservation programs.          Did you know that if every one of WITF's sustaining circle members gives as little as $12 more a month, we'd close the gap caused by federal funding cuts? Increase your gift at https://witf.org/increase or become a new sustaining member at www.witf.org/givenow.And thanks!

    In this episode, we learn about the experiences of families affected by the deportation crisis as Pastor Josiah Ludwick is joined by OEP's Educator and Organizer for the Deportation Defense Response (DDR) team and a church member integrally involved in the work of supporting our new neighbors. The mass deportations sweeping our [...]

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. #1 – From WV GOVERNOR - WV announces America 250 celebration plans Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced plans for a statewide America 250 celebration at the West Virginia State Capitol. The event will recognize the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary with historical exhibits, educational programming, performances, and community activities highlighting both American and West Virginia history. Officials say the celebration is designed to honor the state's heritage while bringing communities together through civic pride and cultural events. Read more: https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-america-250-celebration-state-capitol #2 – From WV REN FEST - Renaissance Festival returns to Lewisburg The West Virginia Renaissance Festival is preparing for another season of entertainment and immersive experiences near Lewisburg. The festival features live performances, artisan vendors, themed food, costumes, and interactive attractions inspired by Renaissance-era culture and storytelling. Organizers say the annual event continues growing as a tourism destination while supporting local businesses and regional travel. Read more: https://www.wvrenfest.com/ #3 – From THE REAL WV - WV businesses compete in growing AI economy West Virginia entrepreneurs and technology leaders are continuing to push into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence innovation. A feature from Black By God highlights startups and businesses developing AI-driven tools and competing in emerging technology sectors while building opportunities within the state. Leaders say the growth of AI entrepreneurship reflects West Virginia's expanding innovation ecosystem and the creativity of its business community. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2026/05/20/black-by-god-tech-west-virginia-businesses-compete-at-the-edge-of-ai-innovation/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

(2) Timothy Ryback introduces the key power brokers of the 1932–1933 drama. On Hitler's side is Gregor Strasser, the gregarious "socialist" organizer who built the party's national infrastructure while Hitler provided the nationalist fanaticism. Opposing them is Kurt von Schleicher, a master political strategist and "puppet master" who views politics as "war by other means." He uses Franz von Papen, a handsome but less capable aristocrat, as his political tool. Additionally, Ernst Röhm leads the SA, a private army of 400,000 brown-shirted ruffians who militarized Germanstreets alongside rival political factions.1945 BERLIN

A concert series connected to celebrations marking America's 250th birthday is facing growing controversy after several scheduled performers publicly withdrew. Organizers have announced that President Donald Trump will headline the opening ceremony of the Great American State Fair as questions continue about the event's ties to the Trump administration. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season Two of the YoYo Player Podcast is a complete oral history of the legendary 1999 Fiend Magazine YoYo Tour with guest appearances by the people who were there. Organizers, demonstrators, and musicians all chime in to talk about the mayhem, on the record, for the first time ever.First episode drops June 25th, new episodes every Thursday.

Today on Washington in Focus Daily: New developments in the deadly Nippon pulp mill explosion in Longview Community outrage grows after the arrest of Longview School District Superintendent Karen Cloninger The effort to repeal Washington's new income tax shatters early signature-gathering records TOP STORY: LONGVIEW REELING AFTER DEADLY NIPPON PLANT DISASTER Washington State Sen. Jeff Wilson says the Longview community is devastated following the massive industrial implosion at the Nippon facility. According to Wilson: At least six deaths had been confirmed through drone footage Three additional workers were still missing and presumed dead Multiple others suffered severe chemical burns Wilson explained: “This isn't business first. It still is about people.” The senator, whose son works at the facility, said he had never seen a tank rupture in that manner during decades working around similar industrial systems. Officials say the investigation into the cause of the implosion is ongoing. LONGVIEW SCHOOL BOARD FACES PUBLIC OUTRAGE Meanwhile, the Longview School Board faced intense backlash during its first public meeting since Superintendent Karen Cloninger's arrest. Cloninger is accused of: Obstructing an investigation Failing to report alleged assaults Interfering with law enforcement The allegations involve: ➡️ Older boys basketball players accused of assaulting younger students ➡️ Claims district officials delayed reporting the incidents to police ➡️ Concerns the superintendent and others attempted to suppress discussion of the case During public testimony: Multiple residents demanded school board members resign Parents accused officials of betraying community trust Critics questioned why the board extended Cloninger's contract despite ongoing investigations INCOME TAX REPEAL EFFORT BREAKS RECORDS The initiative campaign seeking to repeal Washington's new income tax is also seeing explosive early momentum. According to Let's Go Washington: More than 92,780 signatures were gathered during the first week alone Organizers say it is a record-breaking pace Roughly 309,000 valid signatures are needed to qualify for the ballot Supporters argue: ➡️ Many voters fear the tax threshold could eventually expand ➡️ Businesses and high earners are considering relocation ➡️ The initiative effort reflects growing public opposition Governor Bob Ferguson responded Wednesday by saying: “So long as I am governor, I will veto any attempt to lower the threshold or raise the rate of this tax.” Critics noted lawmakers previously declined to permanently lock those protections into the legislation itself. WHY THIS MATTERS This impacts: Industrial safety Public trust in schools Washington tax policy Public accountability Ballot initiatives Community safety and oversight Longview is now at the center of multiple major stories involving public safety, government accountability, and statewide political debate. #WashingtonState #Longview #IncomeTax #Politics #BreakingNews #JeffWilson #SchoolBoard #PublicSafety #Investigation #USNews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Organizers of Memorial Day ceremonies hope people remember the message, head-on collision near St Germain kills motorcycle rider, clean water advocates criticize EPA decision on PFAS rules

In America today, police enjoy unmatched power. On the streets, officers employ violence at their own discretion. Behind closed doors, they are even more powerful. In city halls, police strong-arm local leaders and nullify attempts at public oversight. And in state legislatures and Washington, DC, police lobbyists and union leaders zealously uphold a bipartisan consensus against even mild reform. Yet as recently as fifty years ago, police still served at the pleasure of democratically elected politicians, not the other way around. In Blue Power: How Police Organized to Serve and Protect Themselves (Basic Books, 2026), Stuart Schrader narrates the rise of a bottom-up movement of rank-and-file officers who lifted policing above the law. Organizers launched their campaign in the 1960s, courting a public backlash to urban uprisings and civil rights. City by city, county by county, they formed unions and other organizations and won control over working conditions, impunity from oversight, and insulation from lean budgets. By the 2000s, this movement had triumphed nationally, shoring up the power of the police to overrule the public interest in the name of law and order. Through deep archival detective work, Blue Power reveals how police forced American democracy to back the blue. Stuart Schrader is an associate professor of history at Johns Hopkins University, where he is the director of the Chloe Center for the Critical Study of Racism, Immigration, and Colonialism. Michael Stauch is an associate professor of modern US history at the University of Toledo, specializing in policing and incarceration, urban studies, and social movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In America today, police enjoy unmatched power. On the streets, officers employ violence at their own discretion. Behind closed doors, they are even more powerful. In city halls, police strong-arm local leaders and nullify attempts at public oversight. And in state legislatures and Washington, DC, police lobbyists and union leaders zealously uphold a bipartisan consensus against even mild reform. Yet as recently as fifty years ago, police still served at the pleasure of democratically elected politicians, not the other way around. In Blue Power: How Police Organized to Serve and Protect Themselves (Basic Books, 2026), Stuart Schrader narrates the rise of a bottom-up movement of rank-and-file officers who lifted policing above the law. Organizers launched their campaign in the 1960s, courting a public backlash to urban uprisings and civil rights. City by city, county by county, they formed unions and other organizations and won control over working conditions, impunity from oversight, and insulation from lean budgets. By the 2000s, this movement had triumphed nationally, shoring up the power of the police to overrule the public interest in the name of law and order. Through deep archival detective work, Blue Power reveals how police forced American democracy to back the blue. Stuart Schrader is an associate professor of history at Johns Hopkins University, where he is the director of the Chloe Center for the Critical Study of Racism, Immigration, and Colonialism. Michael Stauch is an associate professor of modern US history at the University of Toledo, specializing in policing and incarceration, urban studies, and social movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Independent films and film festivals are thriving in Louisiana, and on this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome three passionate advocates helping shape the future of filmmaking across the state: Southern Screen Festival Founder and Executive Director Julie Bordelon; filmmaker and Director of Public Relations for the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival, Jenika Kolacz; and Lafayette native Kelly Swift, Film Programming Director for Manship Theatre and Events Director for the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival. The conversation explores Louisiana's growing independent film ecosystem, the importance of film festivals in building creative communities, and the realities filmmakers face trying to sustain careers in the state. Julie Bordelon, founder of Southern Screen Festival, reflects on how she entered the industry without formal film school training, learning production hands-on while working in Lafayette during the height of Louisiana's film production boom. “I had no clue what I was doing,” she says of her early days in production. “By the middle of the first film, I was a department head.” Bordelon later served as an entertainment liaison for the City of Lafayette, helping support Louisiana's tax incentive initiatives for film, music, and digital media before launching Southern Screen Festival nearly sixteen years ago. Southern Screen Festival was born out of a desire to create opportunities for local artists and filmmakers in Acadiana. “I pulled them all on to the board and started the Southern Screen Festival without knowing at all what I was doing,” Bordelon recalls. “Just trying to make a scene for us and for other artists and creatives.” In its 16th year, the festival will be held November 19-22, 2026. Learn more at Southern Screen. Today, Southern Screen Festival has evolved into a year-round, multidisciplinary arts organization that extends far beyond its annual November festival. The organization now presents film screenings, workshops, networking mixers, writing programs, pop-up events, live podcasts, and music showcases designed to strengthen Louisiana's creative economy and connect local artists with national industry professionals. Southern Screen Festival has become one of Louisiana's most respected independent arts festivals, attracting filmmakers, musicians, producers, writers, editors, and storytellers from around the world to downtown Lafayette every November. The four-day festival features international screenings, panels, workshops, live performances, parties, and filmmaker networking events designed to create what Bordelon calls “a festival for filmmakers and for artists.” The festival remains intentionally non-competitive, allowing filmmakers at every level to feel equally supported and accessible to one another. Over the years, Southern Screen Festival has welcomed an impressive lineup of industry guests, including Tom Kenny, editor Javier Marcheselli of “Blade Runner 2049” and “Dune,” “Family Guy” writer and actor Alex Borstein, and producer Monty Ross of “Malcolm X.” Bordelon explains that Southern Screen Festival intentionally creates opportunities for festival attendees to interact directly with accomplished industry professionals in workshops and conversations without barriers or gatekeepers. One of the festival's newest expansions is particularly exciting for Acadiana's growing animation community. Southern Screen Festival recently announced plans to partner with UL-Lafayette on a brand-new animation festival launching in April 2027. The event will feature curated animation screenings, educational panels, artist talks, and hands-on learning opportunities aimed at students, emerging creators, and animation fans of all ages. During the interview, Bordelon explains that the idea grew directly out of audience demand for more animation programming at Southern Screen Festival. Southern Screen's commitment to education also includes its expanding student film initiatives. The organization hosts student workshops and showcases for Acadiana students in grades six through twelve, encouraging young creatives to experiment with filmmaking while gaining exposure to professional industry environments. Bordelon also discussed her work through Create Louisiana, which provides grants, mentorship, and creative support to Louisiana filmmakers and artists statewide. The episode also shines a spotlight on the rapid rise of the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival, known as BRUFF. Launched in 2025 at Manship Theatre in downtown Baton Rouge, the festival sold out its inaugural year and immediately established itself as a major gathering point for Louisiana's independent film community. The festival celebrates indie and genre-focused filmmaking while creating opportunities for networking, collaboration, and hands-on education. Kelly Swift describes BRUFF as “a film festival for filmmakers by filmmakers,” with programming that intentionally supports student filmmakers, first-time directors, emerging artists, and seasoned professionals equally. Last year's inaugural festival featured more than 50 independent films, educational panels, networking opportunities, workshops, and afterparties throughout downtown Baton Rouge. Organizers say one of the most rewarding aspects was watching filmmakers from Louisiana connect organically with artists visiting from Florida, Texas, Georgia, New York, California, and beyond. This year, the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival will be held from August 27 – 30, 2026. Festival passes start at $30, with full access available for $75. Visit BRUFF for more information. Jenika Kolacz notes that BRUFF's mission goes beyond screenings. “We really want to celebrate independent filmmaking as a whole,” she explains, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces where filmmakers can collaborate, share resources, and build careers together. The festival's organizers also experimented this year with a free FilmFreeway submission day to eliminate financial barriers for filmmakers who might otherwise be unable to afford festival fees. The guests also discuss the broader challenges facing Louisiana's film industry, including fluctuating production levels, workforce sustainability, and the need to better support local filmmakers, not just outside productions utilizing Louisiana tax credits. “Those local filmmakers, those are the people we need to be supporting,” Bordelon says. Despite the challenges, the episode is ultimately an optimistic look at Louisiana's creative future. Whether through Southern Screen Festival's expansion into animation and year-round programming, or BRUFF's fast-growing grassroots momentum in Baton Rouge, all three guests emphasize the same goal: creating spaces where Louisiana filmmakers can collaborate, learn, experiment, and build sustainable creative careers right here at home. Learn more about Southern Screen, Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival, Manship Theatre, and Create Louisiana.

Fyre Festival was sold as the most exclusive party on earth — a luxury music festival in the Bahamas for influencers, celebrities, and the ultra-wealthy. It became one of the most shared disasters of the social-media era, but by the time the truth had emerged, thousands of people had already bought into the dream. And if the organizer was right, could be persuaded to do so again. And again. And again.  Read Gabrielle Bluestone's book Hype: Inside the Fyre Festival and the Golden Age of Grift Watch the Netflix Doc she executive produced Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened. Chameleon is a production of Campside Media and Audiochuck. Follow Chameleon on Instagram @chameleonpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kimberly & Nate dig in on what happened electorally this week, then connect with badass community organizer and new aurhor, Beth Howard, to discuss her work and memoir, "Song for a Hard-Hit People" about growing up and growing into her Appalachian heritage. watch/listen/like/share/download/buildpower#ColonelsOfTruthBITIN' LIST:KCJ - KY Voters!ND - Boooo Barr NEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/19/u-s-rep-andy-barr-wins-republican-primary-for-mitch-mcconnells-senate-seat/https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/19/alvarado-dembo-to-square-off-in-congressional-6th-district-race-in-november/https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/05/19/trump-endorsed-gallrein-wins-heated-northern-kentucky-republican-primary-against-incumbent-massie/https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-05-19/kentucky-rep-daniel-grossberg-among-three-state-lawmakers-to-lose-primaryGET ACTIVE - LET'S FLIP THE 6TH:Join us in Madison County! https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/888815/Join us in Lexington!https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/870258/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠⁠@progressky⁠ ⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠@progress_ky⁠⁠ Bluesky - ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.org ⁠https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 259 was produced by Nate & supported by ParkerTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

Episode #540: This episode marks a different kind of experiment for Insight Myanmar. Instead of following a single guest, we step back and listen across hundreds of conversations gathered over years of documenting Myanmar's revolution. What emerges is not one story, but a living network of voices—activists, artists, monks, organizers, journalists, and fighters—all wrestling with what it means to endure the collapse of a society and imagine something beyond it. The conversation unfolds across four interconnected themes. The first is “Coming Together”: the quiet, invisible labor that makes resistance possible long before protests fill the streets. Organizers describe years spent building trust, underground networks, and systems of mutual support in the absence of a functioning state. The second is “Creative Expression.” Artists, musicians, photographers, and cooks reveal how humor, storytelling, food, and music become tools for survival and resistance, helping people process trauma while keeping movements emotionally alive. The third dimension, “Moral Alignment,” centers on Buddhist monks grappling with questions of ethics, violence, and responsibility. Their stories expose the tension between spiritual practice and political engagement in a country where suffering can no longer be ignored. Finally, the episode turns to “Conflict” itself. Ordinary people—a tour guide, a hip hop artist, former nonviolent activists—describe being pushed into armed resistance and the irreversible emotional costs that follow. Taken together, these voices reveal a revolution that is not only political, but deeply human: creative, fractured, moral, traumatic, and unfinished.

Ebony Joseph concludes her three-part series on the global rise of anti-LGBTQ laws with a report from activists in Nigeria and Kenya confronting criminalization, censorship, and severe funding cuts. Organizers describe how anti-LGBTQ legislation affects housing, employment, healthcare, and online safety, while warning that many so-called “family protection” bills across Africa are linked to broader international networks of authoritarian politics and religious conservatism. Despite mounting political hostility, grassroots groups continue building coalitions, supporting vulnerable LGBTQ people, and fighting for dignity, equality, and belonging. In this week's Newswrap, a record-breaking boycott rocks the Eurovision Song Contest as protests over Israel's participation intensify amid the war in Gaza, while a new GLAAD report warns that major social media platforms are becoming increasingly unsafe for LGBTQ users. Additional stories include Japan's growing legal recognition of non-binary people, the delayed opening of a landmark African LGBTQ art exhibition in Washington, D.C., and the European Commission's decision not to pursue an EU-wide conversion therapy ban despite strong public support. In a Rainbow Rewind, poet Adrienne Rich reflects on responsibility to both past and future generations in a powerful archival excerpt. Featured speakers: Adrienne Rich, Ebony Joseph, JUSTIN CHIDOZIE, MOSES, CHEPKIRUI RONOH, GOODLUCK Credits: Associate Producer/Lucia Chappelle, Producer/Host Brian DeShazor, News writer Jeb Backe, feature producer Ebony Joseph, NewsWrap reporters, Ava Davis and Joe Boehnlein, music by Audra Day, Tom Petty and Kim Wilson

Episode 668. Anthony Diaz COO from Topeka joins us this week. Topeka is the company putting together the 2026 KISS Kruise Land Locked in Vegas event this coming November. Anthony answers all the questions we ask him… Challenge of going from a Kruise ship to a casino hotel. What are some top items you worked on changing. Will Peter Criss be attending. Details on the Ace Frehley All Star Tribute Show. And much more! Anthony grew up a KISS fan and is now organizing KISS Kruise events. Visit https://kisskruisevegas.com Three Sides of the Coin https://linktr.ee/ThreeSidesoftheCoin Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of the Coin has been joined by special guests including former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, Eddie Trunk, AEW Superstar and lead singer of Fozzy Chris Jericho, Angel lead guitarist Punky Meadows, Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Jason Hook, Vinnie Vincent Invasion and Slaughter lead singer Mark Slaughter, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, comedian Craig Gass, KISS' former business manager Chris Lendt, the Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack, Frank Munoz associate producer for Ace Frehley’s Anomaly album, award winning songwriter Adam Mitchell, Ed Kanon (Peter Criss’ drum tech), Kevin Valentine (drummer on KISS’ Psycho Circus album). Three Sides of the Coin was picked (October 2013) as a ‘What’s Hot’ podcast by Apple’s iTunes. In the early ’90s, Michael Brandvold launched the fifth ever website on the Internet devoted to KISS, KISS Otaku. He built, launched and maintained Kissonline.com (KISS’ official web presence). He now owns Michael Brandvold Marketing, providing marketing services and digital strategy to musicians. Tommy Sommers spent 15 years on the record show circuit collecting, trading and selling memorabilia / Kiss merchandise. He is now a successful residential Real Estate agent in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area. Tommy has also produced a KISS song For The Oddfathers and is the owner of Rock Steady Digital Photography. Mark Cicchini, is a world renown KISS collector. KISS have used parts of Mark's vast KISS collection for audio, video & print materials including their book NOTHIN TO LOSE, CD re release of the LOVE GUN album & the VH1 Ultimate Album KISS ALIVE! special as well as many other KISS projects. His wife also makes a mean meatloaf!!! It’s only our opinion… it’s neither right nor wrong. Three Sides of the Coin Radio: www.threesidesofthecoinradio.com Facebook: facebook.com/threesidesofthecoin Twitter: twitter.com/threesidescoin Spotify: spotify.threesidesofthecoin.com YouTube: youtube.threesidesofthecoin.com iHeartRadio: iheartradio.threesidesofthecoin.com Spreaker: spreaker.threesidesofthecoin.com iTunes: itunes.threesidesofthecoin.com TuneIn: tunein.threesidesofthecoin.com Stitcher Radio: stitcher.threesidesofthecoin.com SoundCloud: @michaelbrandvoldmarketing Web: threesidesofthecoin.com Merchandise: shop.threesidesofthecoin.com Three Sides Of The Coin is unofficial & unsanctioned and has no affiliation with the band KISS. MichaelBrandvold.com Three Sides of the Coin Monthly Option 1 : $1.99 USD – monthlyOption 2 : $5.00 USD – monthlyOption 3 : $9.99 USD – monthly If you would rather make a one time donation of any amount, please use the Donate button below.

May 17, 2026; 7am:  Organizers say thousands gathered yesterday in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, to protest gerrymandering while honoring the historic 1965 civil rights marches that made the Voting Rights Act possible. MS NOW Contributor David Drucker and Former State Representative Don Calloway join “The Weekend” to discuss. Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Appalachian Dungeon Fest spotlights the fantastical music of dungeon synth. Also, every year, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival stages a formal dance. Organizers rely on a manual that's been passed down for generations. And, small dairy farms are closing across the country. Central Appalachia has been hit hard.  You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia. 

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Organizer with Protect Trans Futures' Harmony Boyd, The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Allison Kavey, and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.

This week, we're digging into the rich history activism and resistance in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our guest, Meg Riley, is a political organizer, advocate, and Unitarian Universalist Minister. Meg first moved to the twin cities in 1976, where she very quickly started living in cooperative community housing and immersing herself in local lesbian activism. In 1981, Meg moved into what would become Sweet Willa - a cooperatively owned, lesbian home. Today, she still lives in Minneapolis, where she's settling into her new role as movement elder. Meg joins the podcast to discuss:  -the ins and outs of community living with a bunch of lesbians  -the local lesbian coffeehouse, bookstore, lez brunch, and more queer infrastructure -why so many sober people come to Minneapolis -the struggle to pass down leadership and knowledge to the next generation of queers -her experience with ICE and local mutual aid networks  ... Buy tickets and browse the schedule for our BOOK TOUR Submit a story for our COMMUNITY STORY SHARE ... Thank you for listening to Cruising Podcast! -Reviews help other listeners find Cruising! If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review! -For more Cruising adventures, follow us @cruisingpod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cruising's Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for deep dives and companion pieces to our episodes! -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Preorder our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, THE LESBIAN BAR CHRONICLES -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Cruising here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cruising is an independent podcast. That means we're entirely funded by sponsors and listeners like you! -Cruising is reported and produced by a small but mighty team of three: Sarah Gabrielli (host/story producer/audio engineer), Rachel Karp (story producer/social media manager), and Jen McGinity (line producer/resident road-trip driver). Theme song is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joey Freeman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Cover art is by Nikki Ligos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next Tuesday, voters in Lane County will decide the fate of Measure 20-373, also known as the “Watersheds Bill of Rights,” in the May primary election. Organizers of the measure say it is in response to years of aerial spraying of pesticides in the county they claim has polluted drinking water and sickened residents. The measure also appears to be inspired by a global rights of nature movement, by claiming that watersheds –  including rivers, creeks and the lands they flow through –  possess “inalienable rights” that any resident in Lane County can sue on behalf of in order to protect those watersheds and their ecosystems from pollution by corporate, business or government activities.  Opposition to the measure is being led by Protect Our County, a coalition that includes current and former elected officials and Lane County business groups such the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. Brittany Quick-Warner, the chamber’s president and CEO, joins us for a debate with Rob Dickinson, a grassroots organizer of the Yes on Measure 20-373 campaign who helped draft the ballot measure.

LVL Up Expo: Hot off our LVL Up Expo panel, Jim and Them play some catch up on the Kill Switch, the Michael trailer and more!Corey's Michael Premiere Invite & Corey's Publicist: Corey has a long convoluted story regarding his lack of appearance at the Michael movie premiere. Corey's Publicist Sammi goes on a talk show to defend publicists! She's there to advise they are not making bot accounts and attacking people, while she allegedly does that very thing!Corey Doc Deleted Scenes: Thanks to Marcie Hume we have some bonus scenes from the Corey Feldman Vs. The World documentary! A nice peek into the life of the Goblin Ghoul. Also Corey performs for a 108 year old woman at a "biker bar".COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, MAYDAY!, OVERTHROW!, STREAMATHON!, DONATE!, 911!, NEW FAMILY!, 22 CHAIN!, SBD!, HDM!, DON DAWN MAY!, DDM!, SHOW TRIP!, KILL SWITCH!, MICHAEL TRAILER!, STARRING COREY FELDMAN!, BEAT IT!, YN!, ORGANIZERS!, MICHAEL PREMIERE!, ALIEN ANT FARM!, 4/20!, MANAGER!, RSVP!, HE LIVED THE STORY!, PEE WEE!, DUSTIN FROM STRANGER THINGS!, KID ACTORS!, FLAWSOME TALK!, JUSTIN BALDONI!, SAMMI ROBIN!, PUBLICIST!, MATT KENNEDY!, MATT SPEAKS TRUTH!, MARCIE HUME!, ANGELS!, HARASS!, PR FIRM!, SAFE!, MIKE COSA!, LEATHERFACE!, TEXAS CHAINSAW!, WRESTLING!, GOSSIPY RAG!, ADRIEN RUMORS!, BREAKUP!, NEW APARTMENT!, FIGHT CLUB!, COCK FRAME!, RULES OF THE BUS!, MARGOT!, BRITTANY!, TOO FAR!, PIZZA EATING!, GROSS!, DARCI!, BLENDER!, GOD!, MESSIAH!, WILD FIRES!, NEVER QUIT!, 108 YEAR OLD LADY!, COVER BAND!, BIKER BAR!, DROPS OF JUPITER!, COLDPLAY!, COREY'S TWITTER!, APARTMENT!, STORIES!,You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

I confront the woman who organized the "Muslim only" water park event about why she was discriminating on the basis of religion. The dark horse contender for L.A. mayor, reality TV star Spencer Pratt, proved he was a real candidate in the race when he savaged the other candidates during the debate. Mark Hamill has gone to the dark side and is wishing for the death of President Donald Trump on social media. There is a hot new virus in town, the hantavirus, but how legit is this so-called plague? ► Watch my latest H-1B visa scam video:https://youtu.be/ICI8DyXo7ZQ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area.► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1Sponsors:► PreBornDonate securely at https://www.preborn.com/sara or dial #250, keyword BABY.► Blaze TVHead over to https://www.BlazeTV.com/SARA and use promo code SARA to get $20 off your subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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