Podcast appearances and mentions of Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about his latest articles, including a property tax cut plan going on the ballot in November, as well as Florida Power and Light looking to go national, and the nation should be nervous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel to get his reaction on how the Orlando Magic have hired Spurs Assistant Sean Sweeney as their Head Basketball Coach.  Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #OrlandoMagic #Basketball #NBA #Hoops 

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Friday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning?! Stay Tuned for a full show hosted by Florida Gators Football Hall of Fame QB ~ Shane Matthews. Today we have our good friend JC for the first half! Second half we'll be joined by Edgar Thompson from the Orlando Sentinel!

Wednesday - We talk; new shows we are watching, Wendy's restaurants are failing, Rauce at Pineapples, and Jack's sciatic nerve pain. Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training answering your dog questions. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on court decisions in favor of people who were fired over social posts about Charlie Kirk. Rauce Thoughtson completing those mundane tasks. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about his latest article, this one about Florida tax dollars being wasted on a Charlie Kirk settlement, and Floridians paying for CFO Blaise Ingoglia's rides and security detail at sporting events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday - Are layaways coming back? Do you throw away the plastic film on products like sour cream? Cora Berchem, with Save the Manatee Club is in for Animal House. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on A.I. “news” sites, The Trump/IRS settlement, and fake news sites. Joel Warren updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Charlie gave updates from the SEC Tournament and recapped the Spurs' impressive Game One victory over the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Jason Beede, a Magic beat reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, joined Sports Talk. Beede discussed his time covering former Magic and new Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley.

Mike and Charlie recapped the incredible first matchup of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. LSU head softball coach Beth Torina joined Sports Talk to recap her team's late-season run into the Super Regional Round of the NCAA Tournament. Mike and Charlie interviewed Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247Sports, and Dr. David Elias, an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist. Steve and Charlie spoke to Jason Beede, a Magic beat reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, and Joe Healy, an SEC reporter for D1Baseball.com.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell joins us to talk about his latest article, about how an A.I. ‘news' site with fake reporters is just the latest news scam in Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Tuesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning with Florida Gators Hall of Fame QB ~ Shane Matthews! Today we have Edgar Thompson from The Orlando Sentinel!

Jason Beede, a Magic beat reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, joined Sports Talk. Beede discussed his time covering former Magic and new Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley.

C-Lane from the News Junkie sits in as Producer today for a vacationing Jack Bradshaw. After JCS News, we talk about cryptocurrency and bit coin before welcoming Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey as our Animal House guest. Next, we talk to Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell about his recent articles, before moving on to discussing if we know co-workers well enough to tell them apart from just their social media feeds. Then, we talk about Meta glasses and their recent controversy before playing trivia. Joel Warren steps in for Rauce Padgett, and he shares what to expect during tonight's 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' before we move on to 'subscription fatigue' over the amount of streaming services. We wrap things up with our final newscast, 'You Heard It Here First,' and our 'Thank You' list before we calling it a day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C-Lane from the News Junkie sits in as Producer today for a vacationing Jack Bradshaw. After JCS News, we talk about cryptocurrency and bit coin before welcoming Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey as our Animal House guest. Next, we talk to Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell about his recent articles, before moving on to discussing if we know co-workers well enough to tell them apart from just their social media feeds. Then, we talk about Meta glasses and their recent controversy before playing trivia. Joel Warren steps in for Rauce Padgett, and he shares what to expect during tonight's 'Good Sauce with Rauce & Joel,' before we move on to 'subscription fatigue' over the amount of streaming services. We wrap things up with our final newscast, 'You Heard It Here First,' and our 'Thank You' list before we calling it a day.

The entirety of DJ & PK for May 13, 2026: HOUR ONE Recapping the night in sports Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, RSL, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: What would you trade to get AJ Dybantsa? Trade scenarios for the Utah Jazz  HOUR THREE AJ Dybantsa trade scenarios for Utah Jazz Brian Taylor, Real Golf Radio What will AJ Dybantsa want to do? HOUR FOUR Krysten Peek, NBA.com and Hoops HQ Slack Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day  

Hour one of DJ & PK for May 13, 2026: Recapping the night in sports Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell joins us to discuss the current state of journalism, as well as his most recent article about how even the feds knew ‘Alligator Alcatraz' was a boondoggle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Tuesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning with Florida Gators Hall of Fame QB ~ Shane Matthews! Today we have Franz Beard from GatorBaitMedia.com! Second half we'll be joined by Mike Bianchi from The Orlando Sentinel!

The entirety of DJ & PK for May 12, 2026: HOUR ONE Recapping the night in sports Steve Cleveland, Former BYU Basketball Coach Kevin Reynolds, Salt Lake Tribune HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, College Football, MLB, NHL Hot Takes or Toast: Mindset shift with Utah Jazz picking No. 2? What will the Utah Jazz opt for? HOUR THREE Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio Should Utah Jazz move to get AJ Dybantsa? HOUR FOUR Are AJ Dybantsa and Utah Jazz a good fit? Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour three of DJ & PK for May 12, 2026: Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel Bob Casper, Real Golf Radio Should Utah Jazz move to get AJ Dybantsa?

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Friday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning?! Stay Tuned for a full show hosted by Florida Gators Football Hall of Fame QB ~ Shane Matthews. Today we have our good friend JC with us for the first half! Second half we'll be joined by Edgar Thompson from the Orlando Sentinel!

Wednesday – Should kids in liquor stores? Do people still read magazines? Should you ask for extra meat at Chipotle? Should artists share their politics on stage? Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance is in for Animal House with trainer Joelle and REMI the dog. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on the lack of affordable housing in central Florida. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday – Should kids in liquor stores? Do people still read magazines? Should you ask for extra meat at Chipotle? Should artists share their politics on stage? Kenny Tallier from the Pet Alliance is in for Animal House with trainer Joelle and REMI the dog. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on the lack of affordable housing in central Florida. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell shares with us his latest articles, including how Orlando and Las Vegas lead the nation's housing shortage, along with "Bro-flakes" on the rise in Florida, the guys who are angry, loud, entitled, and convinced they're victims.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell shares with us his latest articles, including how Orlando and Las Vegas lead the nation's housing shortage, along with "Bro-flakes" on the rise in Florida, the guys who are angry, loud, entitled, and convinced they're victims.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel to get his reaction on the firing of Jamahl Mosley and to breakdown who are some of the serious candidates who could become the next Head Coach of the Orlando Magic. Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #orlandomagic #nbaplayoffs #NBA #Orlando 

This episode with Kimberly is one that I think a lot of law students and young attorneys will find themselves in. Kimberly is a triple-graduate of the University of Florida, a diehard Gator, and is currently a partner at an AmLaw 100 firm with 17+ years as a commercial litigator, specializing in work for banks and financial institutions. Kimberly takes us down her journey, from originally wanting to be a journalist at the Orlando Sentinel, to discovering law through a media law class in her junior year of undergrad, to pursuing a joint JD and master's in mass communications at UF with dreams of becoming a First Amendment attorney, to eventually finding her path in commercial foreclosure and secured transactions litigation an area she never would have imagined herself in but has come to truly love.Beyond her practice, Kimberly is the creator of Latina Legal Minds, a podcast and platform she started during the pandemic as a creative outlet that has since become her passion project. She also founded the Latina Legal Minds Power Summit, a live event creating space for Latina attorneys to have critical conversations about salary negotiations, big law, and navigating the profession. Her message on authenticity, that it isn't something to figure out later but something to protect from day one, is one that every law student and professional needs to hear.This was an incredible conversation with someone who truly exemplifies what it means to advocate for yourself and build community along the way. Kimberly's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylopez/Latina Legal MindsBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - Empowers your teaching and training with AI that strengthens learning, protects integrity, and proves authentic understanding, for students and professionals alike, with CICERO. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 22-year-old superstar, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110, you get the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10, you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use codeLITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Lawyers in the Making Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel to recap the Orlando Magic's big Game 4 win last night at the Kia Center and how the Magic will look to close out the series Wednesday night in Detroit up 3-1 in the best of seven series.   Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #nba #orlandomagic #nbaplayoffs 

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Wednesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning?! Stay Tuned for a full show hosted by Shane Matthews! Our good friend JC is with us today! at 8:30 We will be joined by Edgar Thompson from the Orlando Sentinel!

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Edgar Thompson of The Orlando Sentinel to get his thoughts on Rory McIIroy won his second straight Green Jacket and how the Gators looked last weekend at The Swamp for their annual Spring Game.  Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #Sports #gators #themasters #football 

On this episode we're joined by Judith Smelser and Abe Aboraya of the News Collaborative of Central Florida.Judith is the president and general manager of Central Florida Public Media. She's been in that job since September 2021. That's the only non-profit news organization in Central Florida. She has experience as a reporter and editor as well as a news director, managing editor, and wine columnist. She is a graduate of Rhodes College.Abe is the government accountability reporter for Oviedo Community News. Judith and Abe's organizations work together as part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida. He's a graduate of the University of Central Florida and has been a journalist for almost 20 years.The two of them explained why this collaborative is necessary and provided examples of the wins that have happened as a result. They also shared what things they've learned within journalism recently and gave examples of traits necessary to succeed in news reporting.Abe's salutes: Roger Simmons, Orlando Sentinel and former Sentinel reporter Jason GarciaJudith's salutes: Oviedo Community News and also NPR Media Reporter David FolkenflikSubscribe to our newsletter hereYou can find all our episode guides for teachers and professors here,Please support your local public radio station: adoptastation.orgThank you for listening. You can e-mail me at journalismsalute@gmail.comVisit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com)

Matt Murschell, who covers UCF, joins Larry Blustein to talk about the latest going on for Spring Football for the Knights and so much more.

Wednesday – Johnny Magic is our guest cohost today. We talk about the cost of raising kids Animal House with Christin Burford and ferret from The C.A.R.E. Foundation. Mel Taylor from WJRR talks charity poker. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on charity and pickleball. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday – Johnny Magic is our guest cohost today. We talk about the cost of raising kids Animal House with Christin Burford and ferret from The C.A.R.E. Foundation. Mel Taylor from WJRR talks charity poker. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on charity and pickleball. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes about, and discusses, his latest article, which is about Pickleball popularity dethroning golf tourneys for one Orlando charity, along with Before Pam Bondi, there was Matt Gaetz, who's now talking about aliens, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes about, and discusses, his latest article, which is about Pickleball popularity dethroning golf tourneys for one Orlando charity, along with Before Pam Bondi, there was Matt Gaetz, who's now talking about aliens, and more.

The Mark Moses Show is joined by Matt Murschel of The Orlando Sentinel to breakdown how UCF Women's Basketball has named Gabe Lazo as their new Head Basketball Coach, the latest on Johnny Dawkins long term future with Men's Basketball and the latest on UCF Spring Football for a Monday.  Mark broadcasts from The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Studios. #Sports #UCF #Basketball #Football 

Wednesday - We cover the Artemis II launch from our rooftop. Todd Cook joins us to discuss recycling. Central Florida Zoo Educator, Emily and Animal Keeper, Katy are in for Animal House with Kahlua their guinea pig. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on paying politicians more and the Florida Scrub-Jay. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday - We cover the Artemis II launch from our rooftop. Todd Cook joins us to discuss recycling. Central Florida Zoo Educator, Emily and Animal Keeper, Katy are in for Animal House with Kahlua their guinea pig. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on paying politicians more and the Florida Scrub-Jay. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Wednesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning?! Stay Tuned for a full show hosted by Shane Matthews! Our good friend JC is with us today! at 8:30 We will be joined by Edgar Thompson from the Orlando Sentinel!

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Wednesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning?! Stay Tuned for a full show hosted by Shane Matthews! Our good friend JC is with us today! at 8:30 We will be joined by Edgar Thompson from the Orlando Sentinel!

Wednesday – We talk to Comedian Tom Papa. We celebrate national awkward moment day. Animal House with Kenny and Doki from the Pet Alliance and one of them destroys some equipment. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on the legal battle between Sea World and Sesame Street. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce and his 100th episode. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday – We talk to Comedian Tom Papa. We celebrate national awkward moment day. Animal House with Kenny and Doki from the Pet Alliance and one of them destroys some equipment. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on the legal battle between Sea World and Sesame Street. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce and his 100th episode. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Angel joins us while Jim is out. How much money would curing cancer save America? Should a husband be cool with his wife selling used underwear? We have Bees at the radio station, what's next? Animal House with Debbie Helsel from the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on a failed public records bill and crappy roads in Orlando. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce from therapy to Orlando City losing their manager. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Angel joins us while Jim is out. How much money would curing cancer save America? Should a husband be cool with his wife selling used underwear? We have Bees at the radio station, what's next? Animal House with Debbie Helsel from the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on a failed public records bill and crappy roads in Orlando. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce from therapy to Orlando City losing their manager. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday - Bar soap or liquid. Make your choice. Is Olive Garden good Italian food? Couples' counselor Colette Fehr talks about her book tour. Animal House with Irwin the tree frog, Christina & Josh from the Central Florida Zoo. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Accused crypto-scammer Christopher Delgado. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday - Bar soap or liquid. Make your choice. Is Olive Garden good Italian food? Couples' counselor Colette Fehr talks about her book tour. Animal House with Irwin the tree frog, Christina & Josh from the Central Florida Zoo. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on Accused crypto-scammer Christopher Delgado. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final chapter of Ted Bundy for the Defense, the mask comes off.After the shocking courtroom moment in which Bundy cross-examined first responders and forced graphic testimony about the Chi Omega crime scene, the trial shifts decisively in the prosecution's favor. Survivors take the stand. Forensic evidence tightens the noose. And Bundy—convinced he is the smartest man in every room—continues to grandstand, clash with his attorneys, and challenge the judge.Instead of saving himself, he helps convict himself.In this episode, we follow the full arc of Bundy's reckoning:The devastating prosecution case in the Chi Omega murdersBundy's tantrums and power plays in courtThe guilty verdict and death sentenceThe overwhelming evidence in the murder of 12-year-old Kimberly LeachThe bizarre courtroom marriage to Carol BooneYears of appeals, delays, and manipulation from Death RowBundy's final “bones-for-time” confessionsHis last interview, last phone calls, and executionAt the center of it all is Bundy's pathological need for control—over the media, over his attorneys, over the court, over the narrative, and even over the memory of his victims.This is the episode where Ted Bundy stops being a media myth and is revealed for what he truly was.The reckoning.Sources: The Bundy Murders: A Comprehensive History, Kevin M. Sullivan, McFarland and Company, 2020 (Second Edition).Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers, Caroline Fraser, Penguin Press, 2025. The Devil's Defender, John Henry Browne, Chicago Review Press, 2016.A Light in the Dark: Surviving More than Ted Bundy, Kathy Kleiner Rubin and Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Chicago Review Press, 2024.Theodore Robert Bundy vs. State of Florida, Supreme Court of Florida, No. 59,128. May 9, 1985. | https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/59128/op-59128.pd“Bundy: Is this quiet, polite, intelligent man a mass murderer?,” The Orlando Sentinel, December 24, 1978. Accessed on newspapers.com | https://www.newspapers.com/image/225594506/?clipping_id=new“Bundy: Attorney, Witness, and Defendant,” The Miami News, July 6, 1979. Accessed on newspapers.com | https://www.newspapers.com/image/302743129/?match=1&terms=Bundy%3A%20Attorney%2C%20Witness%20and%20Defendant%20 About This Series:Ted Bundy for the Defense examines Ted Bundy's criminal cases through the lens of his courtroom behavior and his insistence on controlling his own fate. This series separates myth from fact, focusing on documented evidence, trial records, and survivor testimony.Sponsors: Weight Loss by Hers: Visit ForHers.com/ONCE to get a personalized, affordable plan to reach your goals. Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/once and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes.Events & Appearances:Meet Esther and Lorena in person at:Beyond the Crime Convention – Albuquerque, NM | April 11–12 - beyondcrimeconvention.comCrimeCon – Las Vegas, NV | May 29–31 - crimecon.com Links: Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime Our Website - www.truecrimepodcast.com OUAC Merchandise Shop - https://onceuponacrime.dashery.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wednesday – Waymo is now operating in Orlando and discuss driverless cars. Should nursing home staff be fraternizing with the residents? Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training answering dog questions. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on moderates and the extremes in politics. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Wednesday – Waymo is now operating in Orlando and discuss driverless cars. Should nursing home staff be fraternizing with the residents? Animal House with Darryl Payne from Pawfection Dog Training answering dog questions. Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell on moderates and the extremes in politics. Rauce Padgett updates us on Good Sauce. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 16, 2026 is: prerogative • prih-RAH-guh-tiv • noun Prerogative means "right or privilege," and especially refers to a special right or privilege that some people have. // If you'd rather sell the tickets than use them, that's your prerogative. // Education was once only the prerogative of the wealthy. See the entry > Examples: "Successfully arguing an insanity defense, the prerogative of any defendant, is a difficult hurdle." — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026 Did you know? In ancient Rome, voting at legal assemblies was done by group, with the majority in a group determining the vote. The word for the group chosen to vote first on an issue was praerogātīva, a noun rooted in the Latin verb rogāre, "to ask; to ask an assembly for a decision." When English adopted prerogative from Latin, via Anglo-French, in the 15th century, it took only the idea of the privilege the ancient Roman voting group enjoyed; the English word referred then, as it also does now, to an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege. Often such a prerogative is tied to an office, official body, or nation, but as Bobby Brown reminded us in his 1988 song "My Prerogative," the right to live as you like can also be referred to as a prerogative.