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This week Haleigh Berryhill joins us to talk about finding joy in the everyday things of life. Scripture:Romans 15:13Psalm 16:11Daniel 3Psalm 30:1-5Connect with us:Instagram- @gabc_womenFacebook- Green Acres WomenWebsite- greenacreswomen.orgEmail- women@gabc.orgPhone- 903.525.1141 Host: Taylor GibsonProducer: Nick SettlemyerGraphic Design: Green Acres Communication
From Clunky to Cutting-Edge: The Evolution of Airway Clearance with Nicole DunnWhen our daughters first received their vest machines, they felt like they weighed a hundred pounds and had to be plugged into the wall. The vests didn't fit well—riding high in the armpits and leaving much to be desired in comfort and function. Fast forward 25 years, and everything has changed.In this episode, Laura talks with Nicole Dunn, Senior Market Development and Education Manager at Tactile Medicaland an expert on the AffloVest. With a strong background as a registered respiratory therapist and a deep passion for respiratory education, Nicole is at the forefront of innovation in airway clearance therapy.Together, they dive into the evolution of the AffloVest—from its design improvements to the company's mission to provide accessible, life-changing therapy for people with chronic respiratory diseases like cystic fibrosis. Nicole shares how patient feedback has shaped product development, the impact of CF modulators on airway clearance, and how community engagement plays a vital role in Tactile Medical's approach.This episode is full of inspiration, real-life success stories, and a look at how far we've come in improving comfort, mobility, and quality of life for people with CF.To learn more about Tactile Medical please visit: https://tactilemedical.comTo learn more about AffloVest: https://affloVest.comFor questions: afflovestinfo@tactilemedical.com Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredThanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en
This week Becca Sims joins us to share about how the Lord has walked her through 2 miscarriages.Scripture:Psalm 23:1-3Resources:Hannah's HopeWaiting on God by Andrew MurrayBible AppConnect with us:Instagram- @gabc_womenFacebook- Green Acres WomenWebsite- greenacreswomen.orgEmail- women@gabc.orgPhone- 903.525.1141 Host: Taylor GibsonProducer: Nick SettlemyerGraphic Design: Green Acres Communication
Liane and our Podcast Producer Bryn Griffiths talk about the new season of Think Bike for 2025 and all the other fun that is happening this year! https://feeds.transistor.fm/think-bike-alberta-motorcycle-safety-societyWebsite: ab-amss.orgEmail: liane@ab-amss.orgGuest: Bryn Griffiths, 880 CHED Radio EdmontonEmail: brynagriffiths@me.com
Welcome to the April episode of the ANMA Podcast, where we continue our mission to protect and promote naturopathy. This month, we spotlight the power of authorship in advancing natural health.In this special episode, we welcome three ANMA members who have transformed their clinical knowledge into published work—helping educate, inspire, and empower others through the written word.Featured Guests:Dr. Ceabert J. Griffith – Wellness and Public Health Consultant, award-winning author, and Adjunct Professor at Touro University Worldwide. With a background in Family Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Griffith has authored five health books and over 40 peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from hypertension to healthy aging. His latest books—11 Power Habits That Can Reverse High Blood Pressure and 15 Power Habits of Wellness—highlight lifestyle-based strategies for reducing chronic disease. He shares how daily habits, environment, and small changes can drive wellness. Dr. Griffith will be speaking at this year's ANMA Convention and offering signed books.Contact: Okiwellnessdoc@yahoo.comDr. Terence Dulin & Michelle Anglisano, M.Ed. – Co-authors of Methylation Madness, a deep dive into the misunderstood world of methylation. Dr. Dulin brings decades of biochemistry expertise, while Michelle shares her personal journey healing from anxiety and panic through understanding hypermethylation. Together, they explore how methylation influences detox, mood, energy, and chronic symptoms—and why knowing your genetic makeup is essential before supplementing.They'll be presenting at the ANMA Convention on methylation, detox pathways, and customized care strategies.Contact: methylationmadnessinsight2020@gmail.comAlso in this episode:We discuss the importance of professional support and continued education through ANMA membership and ANMCB board certification, along with exciting updates for the 2025 ANMA Convention, including:9 hours of Spanish-language naturopathic educationSessions on hair loss, Korean hand therapy, and moreNetworking opportunities and CEU workshopsResources & Links:Join ANMA: www.anma.orgGet board certified: www.anmcb.orgBuy the featured books on Amazon:– 11 Power Habits That Can Reverse High Blood Pressure– 15 Power Habits of Wellness– Methylation MadnessConnect with us:ANMA 44th Annual Convention – August 22-24, 2025, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort.More info and registration: www.anma.orgOur Associations:American Naturopathic Medical Association: anma.orgAmerican Naturopathic Medical Certification Board: anmcb.orgAmerican Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board: anmab.orgSociety of Complementary Alternative and Holistic Practitioners: scahp.orgEmail: admin@anma.orgProduced by: Espresso Podcast Productionespressopodcastproduction.comDisclaimer: The views expressed on the ANMA Podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the ANMA or ANMCB. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified health professional. The ANMA does not endorse any specific product or service mentioned in this episode.
Jesus' resurrection and the empty tomb is like proof of payment that is marked "Paid in Full" for the sins of mankind. We simply have to receive that gift of payment as our own to be forgiven. Join us today as we talk more about this and how to receive that payment as your own. Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero
Support our channel & Become a Partner ⇨ https://www.missiondelafe.org/ Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with Mark:Website ⇨ www.exchangeministries.orgEmail ⇨ info@exchangeministries.orgToll-free phone number ⇨ 1-888-993-8658Credits:Testimony by Mark NelsonDirected by Eric Villatoro Interviewed by Eric Villatoro Edited By Joshua GayleAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in Orlando, FloridaDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:44 Growing Up in Church03:50 Getting Kicked Out of Church, Embracing Homosexuality08:04 Seeds of the Gospel Are Planted12:19 Attending an LGBT Affirming Church13:43 My Body Starts Shutting Down17:22 Being Diagnosed with AIDS 22:31 A Fight For My Soul Begins27:53 My Near Death Experience34:05 Waking Up from My Coma 38:57 What I Was Experiencing While I Was Under43:27 Being Completely Healed from AIDS45:23 Getting Married, Seeing God Provide, Diving into Ministry51:20 Coming Out of Homosexuality 57:32 Sharing the Gospel with the LGBTQ Community 1:01:56 Prayer1:03:56 Who is Jesus To You?1:04:27 Final WordsMan Dying of AIDS Gives His Life to JESUS After Seeing HELL
Join Women's Ministry team member, Novalee Dean, as she shares about discovering her identity in Christ. Connect with us:Instagram- @gabc_womenFacebook- Green Acres WomenWebsite- greenacreswomen.orgEmail- women@gabc.orgPhone- 903.525.1141 Host: Taylor GibsonProducer: Nick SettlemyerGraphic Design: Green Acres Communication
I am so excited that this time on the podcast, I am sharing my recent conversation with the great David Coleman. David has been studying astrology for over 30 years and practicing professionally since 1997, working with clients from all walks of life—including members of the British royal family, business professionals,military personnel, budding magicians, anomalous experiencers, and likely, people just like you. David's journey has been a fusion of astrology and magic,developed into a practical system that he published in 2011 as The 26 Keys: A New Approach to Astrology. Over the last decade, he has also maintained a free online journal, Journeys in the Astral Light, supported by his generous patrons, where he publishes monthly in-depth explorations of astrology, magic, and spiritual growth. Now, after over 30 years of research and writing, David hascreated An Archive of Mysteries—a vast, freely accessible collection cataloging over 1,000,000 words of his work. This expanded site is designed to be a deep, structured exploration of astrology, magic, meditation, psychic development, and more. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned practitioner,this archive is an open invitation to learn, discover, and grow as we move into an era of revelation and awakening.I met David a few years ago, when we were both foundingmembers of The Experiencer Group. At that time I was still wrestling with my experiences and found in David a generous, safe and wise guide through some of the most perplexing and frightening times of my life. Beyond David's impressive bio, you will find a kind, authentic soul who is doing great work in the work. Capital G, capital W, helping us all progress the Great Work of creation to find its way home, back to the all that is. David will be a returning guest on the podcast. We have somuch to say to each other and he has so much wisdom to share in these unprecedented times, when we will need, as David told me before our talk began, to strengthen our Spirit for what is to come. In this conversation, we talk about Her, Gaia, our Mother planet Earth. David explains why the ETs are here at this time, where we're going, and what we will need to do to get there. We've only scratched the surface here, and yet David expanded my awareness out to the farthest reaches of creation herself,down into the darkness of the current struggle of humanity, and back to a Golden Future that is ours to express, if we can face and bear what we've done, and what's to come. And now, please enjoy this conversation with my cherishedfriend and soul family, David Coleman. astralvisions.orgEmail me at earthalovestory@gmail.com to get on the waiting list for Becoming Apocalyptic Mother; the (r)Evolution Will be DancedBecome a patron at the EarthLovers $10 tier by visiting patreon.com/robinlassiter and get access to two Community Gatherings per month. Work with Diederik Rijkens at Coded to Thrive and check out his YouTube channel The Projector ProjectEarth: A Love Story is now an AUDIOBOOK!The Experiencer GroupMy book Earth: A Love Story exists as a physical object in the world. Deep forever gratitude to those of you who have purchased the book and left reviews on Amazon. Thank you, thank you, thank you.Our beautiful musical soundscapes are provided by Morgan Jenks. You can support his new album on bandcamp, or find out more at morganjenks.comFind me on instagram @robin_lassiter_honeyheart and @earth_a_love_storyTo join my mailing list or book a 1:1 session with me, visit robinlassiter.com
CFRI's Executive Director, Siri Vaeth is sunshine to me. She's a dear friend.We met after Siri took on her role with the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute. I consider Siri a dear friend, and a mentor. Siri is truly among the smartest people I know. She is an advocate for her daughter Tess, who has CF, and is an incredible advocate for the CF community. If you need legislation explained to you, Siri can help you. She can put it in a way you'd understand.Siri has a master's degree in social Welfare, she's fluent in Spanish, she's great at marketing and does a lot of public speaking…and is an all-around great person.This episode is packed with information about legislation, colon cancer, health insurance and discussion about the fact that people of color are under-diagnosed, concerns for the future of CF and catching up about our kids.To learn more about CFRI: https://www.cfri.org Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Thanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en
In this week's passage, Jesus declared that it is finished! The price for sin has been paid on the cross, and the events in the cross fulfill multiple prophecies and types. Join us as we see the Passover Lamb fulfill the Lord's plan for salvation!Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero
Sometimes life is hard and just gets harder. This week Stacy Davis joins us to share about a season in her life that looked like that and what God did in her heart through that. Connect with us:Instagram- @gabc_womenFacebook- Green Acres WomenWebsite- greenacreswomen.orgEmail- women@gabc.orgPhone- 903.525.1141 Host: Taylor GibsonProducer: Nick SettlemyerGraphic Design: Green Acres Communication
In today's passage we see Jesus carrying His cross to be crucified. We will discuss what it looks like for us, Jesus' disciples, to carry our cross and where we need to find our identity as His modern day disciples.Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero
This week Leslie Bowers joins us to talk about women in the Bible. Including historical context, perspective, and the significance for us today. Scripture:Genesis 2:18Ephesians 5:25Luke 18:1-8Resources:Jesus & Women by Kristi McLelland Blueletterbible.org Attributes of God list- https://greenacreswomen.org/resources/Connect with us:Instagram- @gabc_womenFacebook- Green Acres WomenWebsite- greenacreswomen.orgEmail- women@gabc.orgPhone- 903.525.1141 Host: Taylor GibsonGraphic Design: Green Acres Communication
As we come to a close of Jesus's trial, we continue to see the love of Jesus for the world. As he bears the humiliation and the pain, he continues to choose this road that we deserve in our place. Please join us as we continue through the Gospel of John together.Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero
I love that I was able to bump into Aaron Trumm via an email. He reached out to check in about our scholarship program for college. We only award grants to undergrad students, but I was intrigued by all I learned about him.Aaron has CF, he is post-transplant, he started a recording label, he plays the piano and wraps, And he worked with the man known as the Lion of Zimbabwe. And he's going to law school in the Fall.We have a lot to talk about! To get in touch with Aaron:https://aarontrumm.comA music production education brand:https://recordinglikemacgyver.com This site Aaron says is disappearing soon! https://nquit.com Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Thanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en
Continuing in John 18, we see here Jesus on trial before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. Join us today as we see Jesus, the King of Truth, proclaiming His Kingdom as not of this world.Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero
Trauma changes you permanently. It affects you and forever alters how you interact and engage with the world. While that is terrible, there is good news, like a fresh cup of coffee after a good night's sleep good. You can heal. The damage to your brain, which trauma does cause, can be healed. There are many ways to mend, such as with medicine or therapy. There is one area that I think we need to look at as well, spiritual. On this episode I am joined by a very special guest, Ashley Brothers. A motivational speaker, an international life coach, and a teacher and practitioner of shamanic healing and energy medicine, Ashley takes us deep into the process of healing from things like trauma on a soul level. We will explore how spirituality can help to heal those wounds that seem to always reopen, and fester in other areas of our lives. This is an episode that you don't want to miss. Coffee And A Car Ride info:Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email:carcoffee8@gmail.comApple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/.podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/.6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNgAshley Brothers: Website: https://bonesoftheearth.orgEmail: alivingprayer1978@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/ashley.brothers.9887/ Facebook 2: https://m.facebook.com/instituteofconsciousevolution/
In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Louise Duggan (@louisedugganartist) Louise Duggan is a Chichester-based multidisciplinary artist whose work is a journey of discovery. After graduating from Leicester University in 1996 with a BA (Hons) in Art and Design, Louise embarked on a successful career in high-end interior design. She worked throughout London before relocating to Dubai, where she spent 23 years designing and producing bespoke artworks for prestigious clients. Her work is featured in many of Dubai's five-star hotels, including a commission of nine paintings for the world's first 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab. Her abstract human figures and bold compositions express ideas rather than subjects, inviting viewers to engage with the emotional and subconscious layers of her art.Louise challenges her own subconscious beliefs through both therapy and her art, capturing and documenting this transformative journey. Her work reflects self-exploration, a medium through which she confronts and evolves her inner world. In addition to her artistic practice, Louise currently runs Ophelia Art Consultancy LTD, with offices in the UK and Dubai, and the Sussex Creative Art Network CIC (Chichester CAN). Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, 22nd March from 1pm at @thevenueworthing With guest sitters:1. Dunstan Bruce @dunstanbruce2. Richie Campbell @richkidcampbell3. Rich Wilson @iamrichwilsonTicket info on the Sussex Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 go to @sussexpaoty For more information on the work of Louise Duggan go tohttps://louiseduggan.com/ To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week John and Emily Roach are sharing practical an Biblical guidance for what to do when your husband is not the spiritual leader in your home. They walk through how to obey the Lord and honor your husband. John & Emily's first podcast episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1610011/episodes/14497901Scripture:Ephesians 6:8-10Romans 2:4Ephesians 5:252 Corinthians 10:5Romans 8:261 Peter 3:1-2Connect with us:Instagram- @gabc_womenFacebook- Green Acres WomenWebsite- greenacreswomen.orgEmail- women@gabc.orgPhone- 903.525.1141 Host: Taylor GibsonProducer: Nick SettlemyerGraphic Design: Green Acres Communication
CF Dad Bob Coughlin see's a cure in the future for his son, and all of our kids. His high energy in this podcast is contagious. In this conversation, Laura Bonnell and Bob Coughlin discuss the journey of Bob's son, Bobby, who has cystic fibrosis. They explore the advancements in treatment, the importance of advocacy, and the intersection of policy and innovation in the biotechnology sector. Bob shares his personal experiences as a caregiver and advocate, emphasizing the need for continued support and education in the medical community. The conversation highlights the emotional rollercoaster of living with a chronic illness and the hope brought by new therapies. In this conversation, Bob Coughlin shares his emotional journey as a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, detailing the transformative impact of new treatments and the importance of community support. He discusses the hope brought by advancements in gene therapy and the future of cystic fibrosis treatment, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy and innovation in healthcare. The conversation highlights the emotional highs and lows experienced by families dealing with chronic illness and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.Bob aligns real estate strategies with scientific business objectives. Which is very cool if you ask me. He's on numerous boards and is extremely involved in work, life and organizations.___________________________Bob Coughlin is a Managing Director at JLL and is the New England's Life Science and Healthcare Practice Group lead. He specializes in the representation of lab, GMP manufacturing and technology space. Robert delivers creative solutions that align real estate strategies with scientific business objectives. ExperienceRobert most recently operated as the President & CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, where his mission was to advance Massachusetts's leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry. Robert has spent his career in both the public and private sectors. Before joining MassBio, he served as the Undersecretary of Economic Development within Governor Deval Patrick's administration, where he prioritized both healthcare and economic development issues and was a strong advocate for the life sciences industry in Massachusetts. Prior to that, he was elected as State Representative to the 11th Norfolk district for three terms. Robert has also held senior executive positions in the environmental services, capital management and venture capital industries.Board InvolvementFranciscan Children's Hospital, Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesTeam Impact, Member of National Board of DirectorsMassBio, Member, Board of DirectorsBA Sciences, Member, Board of DirectorsAnagram, Member, Board of DirectorsNuvara, Member, Board of DirectorsCystic Fibrosis Foundation, Chair, MA/RI Board of DirectorsSchwartz Center for Compassionate Care, Lifetime Board Member Please like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Thanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/en
Continuing in John 18, we see the first of Jesus' trials and Peter's denial taking place. Join us today as we talk about what this looks like.Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero
In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to JPR Stitch (@JPR_Stitch) Dr. Jack Roberts, professionally known as JPR Stitch, specialises in freehand machine embroidery. His work features organic, abstract shapes intricately formed through dense webs of stitching, reflecting the calmness and tranquillity he experiences during creation. Roberts' artistic journey began under the tutelage of his mother and grandmother, who introduced him to various textile techniques. Over time, he gravitated towards freehand machine embroidery, finding it akin to continuous line drawing. Academically, Roberts holds a PhD from Manchester Metropolitan University, where he researched artist-dealer relationships, complementing his practical experience as an art dealer and community artist. In 2021, he shifted his focus entirely to his art, establishing a daily practice that serves as both meditation and creative expression. Roberts often shares his process and insights on Instagram, treating the platform as a digital sketchbook and journal. For more information on the work of JPR Stitch go tohttps://www.jprstitch.com/ To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: www.patreon/ministryofarts For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www.ministryofarts.orgEmail: ministryofartsorg@gmail.comSocial Media: @ministryofartsorg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There's a name for the program at the heart of Steubenville's remarkable reading results. It's called Success for All. It's been around for decades, and numerous studies have shown it's effective. But relatively few school districts use it. We trace the history of the program and why it's never really caught on. Read: Transcript of this episodeVideo: The Story Behind Sold a StoryDonate: Support our journalismMore: soldastory.orgEmail us: soldastory@apmreports.org Dive deeper into Sold a Story with a multi-part email series from host Emily Hanford. We'll also keep you up to date on new episodes. Sign up at soldastory.org/extracredit.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, along withother top officials spent much of Tuesday weighing whether to use her power to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office.It's a power that no New York Governor has ever used before.Adams faces growing calls to step down over allegations of corruption - and criticism that Adams' deepening ties with the Trump administration have compromised his ability to govern independently.The nation's biggest city has been all but paralyzed by the legal and political problems of its Mayor. What's next for Eric Adams, and what does the scandal tell us about the Trump Justice Department? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Panama has been looking for solutions to a long-term problem. Every time a ship passes through the Panama Canal, more than 50 million gallons of fresh water from Lake Gatun pour out into the ocean. Nobody ever thought Panama could run out of water. It is one of the rainiest countries in the world. But a couple years ago, a drought got so bad that the canal had to reduce traffic by more than a third - which had a huge impact on global shipping.The Panama Canal needs more water. Authorities have decided to get it by building a dam in a spot that would displace more than 2,000 people along the Rio Indio.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Gaza Strip – ground zero of Israel's war with Hamas – is only about twice the size of Washington, DC. It has about 25 miles of coastline along the Mediterranean Sea, with a population of about 2 million people. Last week, President Trump proposed relocating those people to other countries in the region, like Egypt and Jordan.Trump has said the Palestinians would not be allowed to return: UN officials and others say Trump's plan would amount to ethnic cleansing. Despite domestic and international concerns that the U.S. is empire building, Trump continues to double down on his plans for the U.S. to "own" Gaza.Trump says the U.S. is going to take over Gaza, though he offers few specifics. What could the proposal mean for Palestinians and the broader Middle East? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
President Trump's blizzard of executive orders has run into a snowplow of legal challenges. There are dozens of cases challenging the White House's actions. Judges all over the country have found that the White House acted illegally.The challenges, and the rulings, continue to pour in. But Trump's team is punching back. After a judge blocked Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing personal data and other Treasury department systems, Musk referred to him as "a corrupt judge protecting corruption" and called for his impeachment.Vice President JD Vance made the controversial claim on Sunday that quote, "judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power." Comments like these suggest Trump's circle may be willing to ignore court orders and defy judicial authority.So what happens if the executive branch ignores the judicial branch? Is that a constitutional crisis? Is the United States already in one?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is quickly expanding its reach through the federal government.It recently accessed systems at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Musk and his team now are looking at key payment and contracting systems for Medicare and Medicaid.That was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.On X, Musk said he believes quote "big money fraud is happening." Medicare insures older people. Medicaid offers insurance to low income people and those with disabilities.These two health insurance programs serve tens of millions of people, and they consume a huge part of federal and state budgets. So how could DOGE impact these services? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
For centuries, scholars only had one version of the life of Margery Kempe, an English mystic who lived in the 14th and 15th centuries — until a ping pong match revealed her story in her own words. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Project 2025, is a 900-plus page blueprint for a conservative President. It was unveiled in the spring of 2023, well before Donald Trump had won the republican presidential nomination.It outlined a suite of very conservative policies that would, for example, outlaw the mailing of abortion pills and abolish the department of education. It even suggests a return to the gold standard.It became a democratic talking point, so much so that Trump repeatedly distanced himself from the plan and the authors.But now that Trump is in office, releasing his own detailed plans. A lot of them are strikingly similar to the ones laid out in Project 2025. And one of its chief architects is now the head of the critical Office of Management and Budget.Trump disavowed Project 2025 during the campaign. Now, as President, is he using it as a playbook?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
A lot of labels have been applied to Trump's foreign policy approach. America First, Isolationist, transactional, imperialist, protectionist. "I'm a nationalist and a globalist" he told the Wall Street Journal during his first term. In his inaugural address last month, Trump made comments suggesting his foreign policy will be characterized by restraint, saying, in part, success should be defined by the "wars we never get into."Yet in the same address, he also said, the United States will take back the Panama Canal. In his first campaign, Trump ran on the idea that the cycle of the United States intervening in the Middle East should come to an end. And on Tuesday of this week, he said that the U.S. will "take over" the Gaza Strip, after relocating the Palestinians, who live there.Trump has promised a new approach to American foreign policy. Is there a Trump Doctrine? And what is it?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
President Trump floated two stunning ideas about Gaza on Tuesday. The first is he said the U.S. would take over the territory, which has been devastated by the recent war.And, he said the entire population of Gaza would be relocated to other countries. Trump offered no specifics for his plans sending Palestinians and Israelis scrambling to understand what he means.President Trump's vague plan to "Make Gaza Beautiful Again" could signal the largest shift in US-Middle East policy in decades and could upend widespread hope for a Palestinian state alongside Israel. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In Washington these days, Elon Musk seems to be everywhere.In the 15 days Donald Trump has been back in the White House, Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency have been moving to change every corner of the federal government. The billionaire entrepreneur and his team have gained access to a sensitive government payment system in the Treasury Department.They're pushing to drastically reduce the number of federal employees. How did the world's richest man come to have such a big role in the federal government?And why does he want it? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Panama Canal has sat at the center of global trade for more than a century, connecting two oceans. The things Americans use every day pass through here, from gas to food. And now, this spot is also at the center of President Trump's global expansionist agenda.Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just wrapped up a trip to Panama where he told the President that if China's influence over the canal isn't curbed the United States will take measures to protect its rights.Trump's threat to take back the Panama Canal has the potential to reshuffle global politics. We're meet the people and the 51-mile waterway in the middle of it all.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Most presidents want as much power as they can get. And it's not unusual to see them claim authority that they don't, in the end, actually have. We saw it just last term, when former President Biden tried to unilaterally forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in federal student loans.Or when he announced, days before leaving office that the 28th Amendment, on gender equality, was now the law of the land. So are the opening moves of Trump's presidency just a spicier version of the standard playbook or an imminent threat to constitutional government as we know it?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced senators today in a contentious confirmation hearing to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary under President Trump. He's a former Democrat — turned independent presidential candidate — turned Trump loyalist.He's also someone who has pushed vaccine misinformation, something he was repeatedly questioned about during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.HHS is a massive system that oversees everything from the Food and Drug Administration to vaccine funding to the Affordable Care Act. What do we know about how Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. would run it? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Country music singer Charley Crockett was born and raised in Texas, grew up in a single-wide trailer with his mom and says his family lineage traces all the way back to the frontiersman Davy Crockett. This Sunday is the music industry's biggest night — the Grammy Awards. And Crockett is up for an award for the first time — Best Americana Album — for his record "$10 Cowboy." For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Susie Wiles is doing something no woman has done before. She is the first in history to hold the position of White House Chief of Staff. Now, we will find out if she can do something that no one — man or woman – has ever done before: Impose discipline and order on a Trump White House that was rife with leaks, drama, and by many accounts – chaos – during his first term. A chief of staff can be the difference between a ground-breaking presidency and chaos. Is Susie Wiles up to the task?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Former President Joe Biden championed DEI programs–initiatives aimed at diversity, equity inclusion and accessibility in recruiting, hiring and retention of federal government employees. In a matter of days – and a few pen strokes – President Donald Trump brought it all to an end this week. NPR's Pien Huang speaks with Timothy Welbeck, the director of Temple University's Center for Anti-Racism, to understand more about the history of DEI and how it became targeted by President Trump, For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
As evacuation orders are lifted, people in Los Angeles are returning to their homes--if their homes survived. But the disaster doesn't end when the fire stops. A single block and a half separates the Altadena home of Jennifer and Ed Barguiarena from complete destruction. Just down the street lies charred, flattened debris. But for families like the Barguiarenas — the seemingly lucky ones, whose houses survived — an altogether different ordeal is just beginning. The water still isn't safe to drink, cook or wash with. There are fine layers of ash and dust in people's homes and yards. And families like the Barguiarenas are also worried about what they can't see – the possibility that toxins like lead and asbestos might have drifted into their homes.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
What do Babygirl, Singing in the Rain and Apocalypse Now have in common? They've all been overlooked by Oscar voters.Some Oscar blunders fall into the category of snubs - others show a failure to recognize films that will endure.Now sometimes, these critiques are a matter of movie taste. Sometimes, they're a broader matter of representation – raising questions about who the movie industry chooses to celebrate or ignore.The Academy Awards have made some truly epic misses over their long history.Two of NPR's film regulars dig into those times when the Oscars got things very wrong, and what that tells us about the art, culture and business of the movies. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
When Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday, he was flanked by billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg.Also on the dais was Apple CEO Tim Cook, Open AI's CEO Sam Altman, and Bernard Arnault owner of L-V-M-H which owns luxury brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton. An American government closely aligned with money and power is something outgoing President Joe Biden warned about in his farewell address. Oligarchy – A word that once more commonly referred to the super wealthy of Eastern Europe has reached the shores of the U.S. What could an American oligarchy mean for the U.S. government and its citizens For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
President Donald J. Trump began taking decisive steps to implement his agenda hours after being sworn in. In the day since he's once again become President, Trump has signed more than 200 executive actions aimed at delivering on campaign promises such as lower energy prices, mass deportations and an end to birthright citizenship. There's been a deluge of actions, orders and pronouncements during the President's first day. From tariffs to immigration to the January 6th pardons – we breakdown everything down. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Donald Trump returns to Washington newly empowered. The Republican party has remade itself in his image. The Supreme Court has granted him sweeping immunity for his official actions. And, unlike last time, he narrowly won the popular vote.And Trump is prepared to exercise his new power almost immediately. He's pledged to sign an unprecedented wave of executive actions – many of which will be challenged in court.These actions include one making it U.S. policy to recognize only two biologically distinct sexes – male and female. And his administration would end birthright citizenship — a right explicitly protected by the Constitution.President Donald Trump's executive actions could make fundamental changes to some of the foundations of American government.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Will Rogers State Historic Park is a vast stretch of natural space in the Santa Monica Mountains. It's a treasure to Angelenos. People get married there, picnic there, and have kids' birthday parties on the great lawn.The park's namesake, Will Rogers, was a vaudeville performer, radio and movie star, and was known as America's "cowboy philosopher." His nearly century-old ranch house is the park's centerpiece. It's survived a near miss with wildfire before. Last week, as firestorm engulfed large parts of Los Angeles, this piece of American history was reduced to rubble.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
At the time we publish this episode, Israel's government has yet to accept the terms of the long-negotiated and hard fought ceasefire deal announced yesterday.The deal is still on, but the quarreling over the details demonstrates how difficult it is to keep the agreement on track.On Thursday morning Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a cabinet vote on the deal, accusing Hamas of "reneging" on parts of the agreement. A Hamas official said on social media that the group is committed to the agreement announced Wednesday. After more than 15 long months, tens of thousands dead, and close to 2 million people displaced, will we finally see an end to the war in Gaza? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks are in full swing on Capitol Hill with a number of them appearing before the Senate this week.Nominees including Pam Bondi, Trump's pick to run the Justice Department, John Ratcliffe, his pick to run the CIA, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio Trump's nominee for Secretary of State have all answered questions about what they'll do and what they won't do if confirmed.Rubio and Ratcliffe will play key foreign policy roles under the 47th president.Those are the people, but what do they tell us about the policy?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On a shelf in his office at CIA headquarters, Director Bill Burns keeps a tiny scaled model of a house. It's the house in Kabul, Afghanistan, where Al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a U.S. drone strike in 2022. When NPR went out to interview him last week, Burns pointed to the exact balcony on which Zawahiri was standing. There was pride in his voice. The CIA had never stopped looking for the guy even more than two decades after 9/11. But it was also a reminder of challenges, of adversaries that will outlast any single CIA director.Now, as Burns wraps up four years running the Central Intelligence Agency, the challenges have multiplied and intensified.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy