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A.M. Edition for Oct. 1. The Trump administration rolls out a new plan to lower drug prices in Medicare, while also sending out $500 checks to nearly 100 million people, a month before voters head to the polls in the midterm elections. Plus, bonds sell off globally, with yields in the U.S., France and U.K. hitting fresh records today. WSJ's Nicolas Miller explains what that means for mortgage rates and homebuyers. And as test scores plummet, WSJ investigative reporter Shalini Ramachandran details the growing backlash against widespread use of Google's AI tools in American classrooms. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JB White opens with a fun Gators moment straight from the Oval Office before shifting into heavier territory. He walks through the dramatic story of an attempted hijacking on a Fly Dubai flight and the passengers who stopped it, then pushes back on some of the conspiracy talk that followed. He previews the next Badlands Media GART event coming to St Petersburg Beach in November, replays a historian's breakdown of the Russiagate saga, and spends real time addressing a public falling out among Badlands content creators over accusations of disloyalty and free speech. JB shares his own measured response, arguing honest disagreement within the group should never be mistaken for betrayal. He closes with pointed speculation about recent overseas security incidents and a few sponsor reads, including a beard care ad he cannot stop laughing about. It is candid, opinionated and very much JB working through a lot at once.  

On the Show: -- Dmitri Mehlhorn, an attorney, Democratic strategist, and co-founder of the Atoll Society, joins us to discuss the possibility of Donald Trump running for a third term and the risks of artificial intelligence -- A new poll shows Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly leading Republican Byron Donalds 48% to 46% -- House Speaker Mike Johnson claims local community opposition to artificial intelligence data centers stems from a Chinese psyop -- Donald Trump repeatedly closes his eyes and struggles to stay awake during an Oval Office announcement for a $15 billion Iowa steel plant -- House Speaker Mike Johnson states that Republicans will maintain their current legislative approach if they keep their majority -- Donald Trump calls Canada one of the worst countries in the world and again promises $5,000 tariff checks to every adult citizen -- Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt claims Democrats want to abolish private property and says Trump will start campaigning -- On the Bonus Show: The Supreme Court chooses its next cases, OpenAI scraps its new model release over safety concerns, Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years, and much more...

Flying the Furry Skies, ChampAIgne Is Flowing, & Guest Allie Wheelz On this episode of Red State Update, Jackie and Dunlap welcome Allie Wheelz to talk about her months-long fight for home care, the Olmstead Act, and what it's like to have to constantly prove you're disabled. Plus: Tommy Tuberville's furry-pilot panic, gas prices, the Iran war, ICE, and a helluva long list of Republican problems heading into the midterms, President Xi's red-carpet get-your-ass-kissed-by-Trump visit, and a Halloween warning about chupacabras.  Look at all this mess: America's dumbest Tommy, Tommy Tuberville, worries about furries flyin planes. Hilarious! And then he talks about forced institutionalization for trans folks. Not so funny anymore! Republicans have to run on fear since they can't run on gas prices, inlation, Iran, anything real, so they got to make stuff up to scare us. ICE and Stephen Miller: shootings, citizens killed, legal residents rounded up, all cause of this one gross sick dude. The real freaks and weirdos and pervs are in the Oval Office, not behind the beverage cart. Ranchers and farmers struggling because workers are too afraid to show up. The state of health care sucks: Medicaid and health care cuts coming after the midterms. Women dying under abortion bans in red states. Americans battle high prices and financial pressure and job insecurity due to AI while Dan Scavino posts an AI ad of White House Buddies rollin' around sprayin' champagne over the goldest room there is. Hegseth and the Pentagon hiding casualty and injury numbers of service members from the Iran War. Crazy numbers of attempted su**ide. How is Pete Hegseth still in charge? Bo French, Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate, is so racist he got mad at a photo of a University of Texas football crowd. If you're so racist you're mad at football, you're too racist. Trump's net worth is reportedly around $7 billion, triple what it was two years ago. His gross family is cashing in too. One of many Trump corrupt schemes? Pay-for-pardons! The DOJ took down the list of Trump's pardons. Maybe they're afraid people are starting to pay attention? If AI takes your job, maybe you can get into the burgeoning pardon broke field. Major League Baseball wants to build a stadium in Grand Teton National Park. This is something nobody wants except rich people. Maybe you could get away with this horse hockey when gas wasn't six bucks. Tax-payer money paying for ads praising Trump. He ain't even running! Imagine if Obabma put up an add with Love Me Love Me in the background. Jackie wants to take his taxes and make his own anti-Trump ads. Ain't we already doin that every week for free? Facebook MAGA meme accounts claim oil companies are keeping gas prices high to sabotage Trump before the midterms. Yes, Trump's famous arch-enemies the oil companies. Trump is rolling back all the Biden-era fuel regulations and going after electric cars! Interview: Allie Wheelz Ali is a disability advocate and content creator who joins Jackie and Dunlap to talk about her personal battles against care-cutting algorithms and out-of-touch committees of money-grubbing ghouls rushing to make budget cuts against the most vulnerable. She also describes the coming cataclysmic Olmstead Act changes, and how Texas is already leading the anti-autonomy charge. Plus Project 2025, growing up disabled before the ADA, constantly proving your disability before your funding is cut off, and bee tattoos. Tell your caregivers, paid or unpaid, that you appreciate them. Vote by candidates' records on supporting the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill. Facebook: Alliewheelz Instagram: @alliewheelz TikTok: @alliewheelz Twitch: Alliewheelz YouTube: Alliewheelz Website: Alliewheelz.com Ways to keep up with political matters pertaining to spinal muscular atrophy: https://www.votervoice.net/CureSMA/Campaigns And after Allie's interview, Jackie and Dunlap talk about Trump and Xi: selling weapons, why Trump loves strongmen, and how the only communists he has a problem with are either made up or streamers. Get 20 Extra Minutes with Jackie and Dunlap at http://www.patreon.com/redstateupdate Art by Yoni Limor Photos by Robyn von Swank Theme: "Dunlap News Theme" by William Sherry Jr. Additional music: "The Magic Cowboy" by Seth Timbs sethtimbs.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, BlueSky Anti-Trump rednecks Jackie Broyles and Dunlap have been yelling about the news, politics, and pop-culture in a bunker underneath Jackie's Market (now closed) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, since 2005.

Congratulations to now-former FBI director Andrew Bailey, who resigned this morning and got out of the way of whatever scandal is coming down the pike.   On Friday, a jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion to a company called Taction for infringing its haptic patents.   The White House is still blocking CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the Oval Office and excluding CNN from pool duties. Does that violate Judge Kelly's TRO?   Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million after the company used her photo on packaging for televisions without paying for it.   DOOFUS OF THE DAY: Kansas Senator Roger Marshall is very hot for us all to know that he didn't sue his obstetrics patient for $50. He sued her for $3,400, and got her locked up over it. And he's sending a cease and desist letter to his opponent Adam Hamilton for making an ad about it — that'll shut 'em up!   MAIN SHOW: The Trump administration is back on its "pocket rescission" BS, purporting to cancel $1 billion of congressional allocations by waiting until the end of the session and shouting "MAKE ME!"   A guy who calls himself the "OnlyFans lawyer" has filed a dozen lawsuits in DC on behalf of January 6 rioters. They want reparations under the Federal Tort Claims Act, now that the slush fund is DOA.    The Supreme Court finally put an end to the shenanigans in Missouri, ensuring that the state will not be able to switch out its maps and squeeze out another Republican seat in Congress. But the Supreme Court also stayed a DC court injunction, paving the way for red states to use borked DHS immigration data to try and kick registered voters off of its voter rolls, if only one-by-one.   And Donald Trump is using your taxpayer dollars to run ads urging everyone to love him. That's definitely not legal under the GAO's standards for what counts as "publicity or propaganda." Taction Technology, Inc. v. Apple Inc. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59854908/taction-technology-inc-v-apple-inc   CNN v. Trump  https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/74823502/cable-news-network-inc-v-trump   Dua Lipa v. Samsung https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73319650/dua-lipa-v-samsung-electronics-america-inc/   White House "Pocket Rescission" Announcement https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/president-trump-takes-historic-action-to-eliminate-wasteful-and-harmful-spending/   People Not Politicians v. Onder [Supreme Court Missouri map order] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/26a388_q86b.pdf   Department of Homeland Security v. League of Women Voters [Supreme Court SAVE order] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/26a308_pok0.pdf   Congressional Letter to the White House re: ads https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/260924_letter_to_wh_re_trump_ad.pdf   White House "PSA" Announcement https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/09/presidential-public-service-announcements-are-nothing-new/   Public Law 118-47 (Section 715 on propaganda) https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2882/text   GAO Decision, "Executive Agencies—Communications about the 2019 Fourth of July Events on the National Mall," B-331262 https://www.gao.gov/products/b-331262 Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

Trump spent years calling President Biden "Sleepy Joe." Now the cameras keep catching him with his own eyes closed. He nodded off again during an Oval Office event, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, before facing questions over claims he made from the Resolute Desk. Don breaks down the footage, Trump's disputed claims, and the remarkable moment Marco Rubio insisted he had never seen the president fall asleep, only for Congressman Ted Lieu to confront him with video of Trump appearing to doze while Rubio himself was speaking. Don is joined by psychotherapist Elliott Connie to discuss sleep, exhaustion and what we can and cannot, responsibly conclude from watching someone appear drowsy on camera. PLUS: Lindsay Clancy returns to court for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial. Prosecutors are weighing whether to retry the Massachusetts mother in the deaths of her three children, while Clancy's defense is fighting to prevent a second trial. The first jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether Clancy should be convicted or found not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Don breaks down what happens next in one of the country's most closely watched criminal cases. FIND THE DON LEMON SHOW: Youtube: / @thedonlemonshow Substack: https://substack.com/@donlemon Facebook: facebook.com/donlemon Instagram: instagram.com/donlemonofficial Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@donlemonofficial LEMON NATION: Website: donlemon.com Buy Merch: https://don-lemon-merch-store.myshopi... DL Tour Dates: https://www.dlplusdl.com BUSINESS ENQUIRES: Contact info@donlemon.com for any advertising or interview requests

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 150-points this morning from last Thursday's close, at 47,873 on turnover of 13.6-billion N-T. The market lost ground last Thursday - the last day of trading prior to the four-day holiday weekend - as investors digested recent swings in oil prices and ahead of talks between U-S Presidents Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping at the White House Lai marks Teachers' Day by touting AI teacher training plan President Lai Ching-te has marked Teachers' Day by touting his administration's plans to invest 11-billion N-T by 2029 to strengthen educators' digital and artificial intelligence skills. Taking to Facebook, Lai said the Ministry of Education has launched the "AI Talent Ark Program" to build teaching capabilities and AI-enabled learning environments in elementary and secondary schools. Lai also said his administration will continue listening to educators, improve teaching conditions, and ensure teachers receive the respect and support they deserve (應得) so they can focus on teaching. The Ministry of Education has said its "AI Talent Ark Program" is aimed at enhancing digital teaching materials and developing next-generation A-I learning systems. MOJ admits over 40% of those investigated for human trafficking are not indicted The Ministry of Justice says just over 40-per cent of individuals investigated for human trafficking-related crimes between 2021 and 2025 were indicted. According to a recent ministry report, of the 3,401 people investigated, 1,914 were alleged to have been involved in labor exploitation (剝削), 1,281 in sexual exploitation and 147 in organ harvesting. The report also noted that the number of people investigated for sex trafficking rose from 168 in 2021 to 309 in 2025, while the number of people indicted in organ-harvesting cases remained below 70 each year. Of those investigated, 41-per cent were indicted, 41.4-per cent were not indicted and 0.8-per cent received deferred prosecution. TRUMP DENIES OFFERING ARMS TO CHINA, CONTRADICTING HIS OWN AMBASSADOR'S ACCOUNT US President Donald Trump has denied offering to sell American weapons to China, directly contradicting his own ambassador, who said on Sunday that the president had raised the prospect of arms sales during last week's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday, President Trump said he had never heard of such a proposal (提議) — but then added that China would probably like to buy US equipment because America makes better military hardware. The State Department has issued a formal denial, saying US law prohibits arms sales to China and that no such offer or plan exists. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. Argentina Threatens Legal Action to stop UK Oil Project Off Falkland Islands Argentina is threatening international legal action to stop an oil project off the disputed Falkland Islands. President Javier Milei's office said Monday that the United Kingdom has two weeks to halt work on the Sea Lion development. Otherwise, Argentina says it will ask an international maritime court for an emergency order stopping the project. The court's orders are legally binding, but it cannot force the U.K. to comply (遵守). Britain controls the islands, which Argentina also claims. Oil production is expected to begin in 2028. Milei's push comes as his popularity slips and U.S. President Donald Trump suggests reconsidering U.S. neutrality in the sovereignty dispute. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 大人放鬆，小孩開心玩!即刻安排好全家週末。11/1跟中友百貨走進森林，聽戴愛玲現場開唱、玩自然體驗，全程專車輕鬆來回，整天從音樂到森林都充滿新鮮感，把週末升級成親子小旅行。10/31還有民歌重返青春。 立刻點擊「千年之戀」享早鳥優惠再抽來回機票 https://sofm.pse.is/9p3js3 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In this episode, John discusses a major Oval Office announcement that promises to deliver a victory for America's steel workers. He also talks about the reopening of a troubling investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Then, he's joined by political analyst Max Burns and they dissect the implications of Trump's rollback of clean air standards and the administration's cozy relationship with big oil. They also talk about the upcoming midterm elections and how recent polling trends are shifting in favor of Democrats.Next, John speaks with Nikki Fried, Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, about the troubling conditions at the now-closed Alligator Alcatraz detention facility. Fried highlights the systemic failures of the DeSantis administration, revealing how power dynamics and political interests have led to inhumane treatment of detainees. The conversation touches on the broader implications of immigration policy and the urgent need for accountability in Florida's government.Finally, John welcomes back Professor Cory Brettschneider to discuss the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on immigration and voter rights. They explore the intersection of law and ethics in the current political climate, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic principles against authoritarian tendencies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The American economy is roaring back to life, but record-high gas prices are still squeezing you. Annie and Ryan break down the latest massive win for the U.S. economy: a brand-new, massive steel plant heading to Iowa, fueled by pro-American manufacturing policies and strategic tariffs. Steve Moore, Co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, joins the show to discuss why the private sector is surging while government bloat finally shrinks. They analyze record low poverty and crime rates, the ongoing construction and AI boom, and why the mainstream media refuses to acknowledge the undeniable economic wins. Annie also gets real about the crushing day-to-day realities of the affordability crisis, contrasting historic job numbers with the pain of $4.50 gas and exorbitant concert ticket prices. Plus, a nostalgic dive into 90s alternative rock, from Alanis Morissette to the Toadies. Highlights from this hour: • Breaking down the Oval Office announcement of a massive new Iowa steel plant. • Steve Moore explains the historic economic boom and the end of government bloat. • Why high gas prices remain the ultimate pain point for everyday Americans. • The hidden costs of inflation and why family entertainment is now a luxury. Don't miss a minute—stream the full episode, follow the podcast, and leave a 5-star review! Annie's Website: Anniefreyshow.com Station Website: audacy.com/971Talk Follow Annie on X: @anniefreyshow Follow the Station on X: @971FMTalk Annie's Facebook: Facebook.com/Anniefreyshow Station Facebook: Facebook.com/971FMTalk #AnnieFreyShow #AmericaFirst #EconomicBoom #SteveMoore #Inflation

When President Trump moved to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over "biased" coverage, it set off a fast-moving legal showdown.  Today, Eugene Volokh and Jane Bambauer break down why the law was surprisingly clear-cut. Drawing on a 50-year-old D.C. Circuit precedent and a fresh ruling on Oval Office access, they explain the crucial distinction between the press briefing room (a forum where reporters can't be excluded based on viewpoint) and the Oval Office (the president's own turf, where he can talk to whomever he wants). Plus: the due process twist that let a judge sidestep the First Amendment question entirely, the White House's slow-motion compliance with the restraining order, and why "the First Amendment is not a Freedom of Information Act." Subscribe for the latest on free speech, censorship, social media, AI, and the evolving role of the First Amendment in today's proverbial town square. 

Tucker Carlson is facing renewed attention after a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep published September 24. Carlson sharply escalated his break with President Donald Trump, saying Trump should have been removed under the 25th Amendment after threatening offensive nuclear action against Iran. Carlson described the remarks as a threat to humanity and said the president's Cabinet should have intervened immediately. Carlson also offered a striking account of an Oval Office conversation before the Iran conflict. He said he warned Trump that the United States was being pushed toward war by Israel and claimed Trump responded that, because everyone dies eventually, the outcome did not matter. Carlson characterized that reported attitude as nihilistic and said it raised serious questions about Trump's judgment and spiritual outlook. The interview reinforced Carlson's broader argument that the Iran war represents a betrayal of the America First movement. He has called the conflict disgusting and evil, arguing that it serves foreign interests rather than the security of Americans. He has also said the MAGA movement has no political future in its current form, while maintaining that America First principles remain valid. The White House did not directly address Carlson's account of the private conversation. Trump instead criticized Carlson and other opponents in a social-media post, accusing them of being foolish on Iran and suggesting they would tolerate the country acquiring nuclear weapons. The exchange highlights the widening rupture between two figures who were previously major allies on the right. Carlson's appearance also covered the possibility of a third political party, his Christian faith, Trump's financial activities while in office, and his own role in building conservative cable commentary. The NPR interview generated substantial discussion about why mainstream outlets continue to seek Carlson's perspective, despite his polarizing record and influence over right-wing voters. Meanwhile, Carlson remains focused on his independent internet program, The Tucker Carlson Show, produced from his studio in Maine. He has continued using the platform to challenge Republican leaders and distance himself from conventional party politics. He recently clarified that he had not endorsed Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, despite criticizing Republican candidate Mike Rogers and saying he would not vote for Rogers under any circumstances. The latest developments suggest Carlson is becoming an influential critic of the political movement he helped popularize, particularly over foreign policy. His break with Trump could broaden his audience among antiwar conservatives while further alienating loyal Trump supporters. Thank you for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Grab your magnifying glass, because we are investigating the biggest political mystery in American history! In this episode of History Ignited, we dive into the lyric "Watergate" and uncover the scandal that shook the nation.It all started with a late-night break-in at a fancy hotel and office building in Washington, D.C. Who were these clumsy burglars, and what secrets were they trying to find? We will follow the clues to see how a simple piece of tape on a door lock led investigators to secret recordings in the Oval Office. Tune in to learn how a watchful security guard and a few determined reporters unraveled a cover-up that ultimately forced President Richard Nixon to resign, proving that no one—not even the President—is above the rules.Send us Fan MailAbout History Ignited: History Ignited is the award-winning kids and family history podcast inspired by Billy Joel's We Didn't Start the Fire. Each short episode explores the real stories behind the people, events, inventions, and cultural moments that shaped the world from the 1950s through the 1980s. Winner of the 2025 Webby People's Voice Award for Best Kids & Family Podcast.

Award-winning New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan join us for an inside look at the forces driving President Trump in his second term — and their new book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump. No reporters have tracked Donald Trump more closely than Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. Now, with Regime Change, they deliver their most riveting, intimate, and revelatory account of the most radical and consequential presidency of our time. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and unparalleled access, their reporting shows that the indictments, the convictions, the assassination attempts, and four years in exile have not weakened Donald Trump — they have invigorated him: more powerful, more vengeful, and more willing to gamble than any modern president. Taking us inside Oval Office deliberations, high-stakes military decisions, and the sweeping remaking of domestic and global policy, Haberman and Swan chart how Trump now uses power, who has tried to restrain him, and why nearly all have failed. In this live conversation, Haberman and Swan offer a gripping, real-time account of a second Trump term that is reshaping the presidency — and the country — for generations to come.

Join Jeff Shepard as he blends Scripture, cultural commentary, and personal conviction in this wide-ranging episode. Kicking off with the listener-favorite Word on Word scripture game, Jeff invites the audience into a conversational, interactive show that moves from devotional grounding to hard-hitting analysis. Expect clipped excerpts and commentary on current affairs: Jeff plays and responds to segments from Tucker Carlson (and a back-and-forth with Paul Richards), exploring the real drivers behind modern wars, attacks on oil infrastructure and refineries, and the idea that the conflict is tied to the financial system — not merely territorial disputes. He connects these themes to concerns about a “Great Reset,” one-world financial systems, an alleged 80-year cycle of global resets, and the geopolitical choreography between leaders such as Trump, Xi and Putin. Key moments include a recounted Oval Office exchange and discussion of how strikes on refineries could cripple modern life. The episode also addresses culture-war flashpoints: immigration and security narratives, election doubts (references to Dominion, Tina Peters, and alleged foreign meddling), and media personalities. Jeff plays a viral social media clip (the “tiny hat” song) and surfacing voices like the Shipwreck creator while warning listeners about channels that can lead into dark conclusions. On theology, Jeff raises a provocative, open-ended conversation about the Hebrew names of God (El Shaddai, Adonai, Yahweh/Yahuwah), their appearance (or absence) in the Gospels, Kabbalistic use of divine names, and why listeners should be Bereans — encouraged to research for themselves while trusting the Spirit. He makes clear he has no final verdict but urges caution, discernment, and charity for those who have prayed using those names. Throughout the show Jeff weaves testimony and ministry invitations: an ongoing call to prayer (weekly Telegram prayer meeting), an upcoming Sunday study, and detailed promotion of his new book, Rebel Hearts Redeemed — a 12-step path to radical discipleship. He explains purchase options (books.by/jeffshepard), the included downloadable 128‑page journal, and the Fast Track program with videos, audio, and a workbook for small-group or individual study. What to expect: scriptural reflection, political and geopolitical analysis, cultural critique, spiritual caution about contested teachings, community prayer opportunities, and practical next steps for listeners seeking deeper discipleship. Guests and voices referenced include clips from Tucker Carlson and Paul Richards, social-media commentators (Shipwreck), legal and political figures mentioned by name (Trump, Zelensky, Netanyahu, Tina Peters), and conversations Jeff had with peers like John Brisson. The episode is designed to both challenge and encourage — urging listeners to investigate, pray, and choose radical discipleship. For a Limited time, Free Journal and Worldwide Shipping with purchase of Rebel Hearts Redeemed. Go to https://books.by/jeffshepherd Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major technology partnership pushing heavy-duty autonomous trucking toward highway operations. Swedish company Einride announced it will build its next-generation autonomous driving system on⁠ Nvidia's Hyperion platform, a compute and sensor architecture designed for Level 4 autonomy⁠. The two companies will collaborate to extend Hyperion's compute, sensor, and safety architecture to the demands of heavy-duty freight, with Einride expecting its fleet footprint to reach 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles by 2028. Shifting gears to the rails, we examine a major merger review that hit a significant snag despite officially moving forward. The Surface Transportation Board declined to dismiss the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern application, but a pointed concurring opinion from board member Richard Kloster revealed⁠ the merger application is shallow and lacks detail on how competition concerns will be addressed⁠. Kloster's skepticism is particularly notable because Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena appeared with President Trump in the Oval Office in September, and Trump subsequently called the merger a good idea. Finally, we explore how fleet technology giant Samsara is going after a massive opportunity hiding in plain sight. The company launched its Fuel Command Center, a new dashboard that⁠ consolidates total and recoverable fuel spend while targeting $2 billion in potential savings⁠ across its U.S. customers in the first six months of 2026 alone. The platform pulls transactions from any fleet's existing fuel card, integrates Coast's spend controls directly, and combats fraud by tying card authorization to vehicle location. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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They can block a camera from the Oval Office, but they can't block the argument that follows. We dig into the White House press pool standoff and the question underneath it: is this a necessary pushback against editorialized “journalism,” or a precedent that will boomerang the moment power changes hands? We also walk through the real legal wrinkle people miss when they shout “First Amendment,” and why optics matter even when something feels technically defensible.Then we pivot to Trump TV, launching at the exact moment trust in traditional media is under open attack. We talk through what it actually is right now (a YouTube-style, 24-hour administration highlight feed), what it could become, and why unfiltered access cuts both ways. If you're tired of chopped-up clips and selective edits, direct messaging sounds appealing. If you're worried about propaganda, the same setup feels dangerous.From there, we go wide: the Greenland security agreement and why Arctic strategy matters for US defense, Russia, China, and polar routes; Trump's UN speech on sovereignty and Iran; and the diesel price surge that hits everyone through shipping, groceries, and heating oil. We also look at whether Democrats are losing Jewish voters, how antisemitism concerns show up in polling, and why local endorsements can turn national fast. Finally, we wrestle with the 1619 Project's personal backlash and a chilling Canada MAID case that forces a hard question about consent when death is irreversible.Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your take: where do you draw the line on access, messaging, and accountability?Support the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she's also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today's topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW's career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women's novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units .  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...

-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump renames artificial intelligence to super intelligence and muses publicly about annihilating Iran during a United Nations speech -- Donald Trump delivers disjointed remarks about the midterms and military power while warning of rapid foreign action against Iran -- Marco Rubio claims diesel fuel prices would reach $18 per gallon without Donald Trump despite current average prices hitting record highs -- Mitch McConnell recently returned to Congress in a wheelchair after a three-month absence while ignoring public questions about his capabilities -- Donald Trump searches for Marco Rubio despite Rubio sitting directly beside him and jokes about dropping him off in Cuba -- Donald Trump posts a late-night rant labeling reporter Kaitlan Collins treasonous and calling federal judge Timothy Kelly disloyal -- Donald Trump defends barring journalists from the Oval Office by arguing that negative news coverage harms the country -- Tony Fabrizio co-conducts an Alaska poll showing Mary Peltola leading Dan Sullivan as Donald Trump's local approval drops -- On the Bonus Show: Stories from David's travel and book events, and much more...

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump announced he will annihilate the world with ‘Super Intelligence.'Then, on the rest of the menu, Brendan Carr spent over a decade as a member of a sex cult but he says he never inhaled; for the first time in its history, the Secret Service will outsource its polygraph screenings; and, the MAGA FBI has sent an internal memo to ICE warning of “fake tradwife dating profiles” to lure agents and expose their extrajudicial crimes.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to bolster Arctic and North Atlantic security, paving the way for more US bases in Greenland and easing tensions over his repeated calls for the vast island to become part of the United States; and, Trump said ‘Commie Dumocrats' are the greatest threat the US has ever faced, as he rolls out the red carpet and lavishes praise on the Red China Commie leader visiting in the Oval Office.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” – Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

G'mar Chatimah Tovah It's Fun Day Monday on The Majority Report On today's program: California Attorney General Rob Bonta caves and reaches a settlement to allow the Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Brothers. Eyal Weizman, Professor of Spatial and Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London and founder and Director of Forensic Architecture joins for a discussion about his book, "Ungrounding: The Architecture of Genocide". In the Fun Half: At an event in the Oval Office, Trump brags about banning certain press outlets from the White House, falls asleep, then wakes up to talk about his wife's ass and to spread disinformation about vaccines. Lauren Boebert has a very weak rebuttal to journalists reporting on her reported multiple affairs. Houston Texans star linebacker, Azeez Al-Shaair speaks to the media about why he chose to wear Hind Rajab's name on his eye black. Football analyst Chris Simms perfectly articulates how Ted Cruz and the Republicans are attacking college athletes as the country crumbles. Bill Maher gives another one of his typical soup-brain take on the Macklemore - Ed Sheeran controversy. Morning Joe panel discusses how it could be possible that polling is showing a tight race in the Senate race in Florida. all that and more. Please consider helping the Aldaghma family, they are the family behind Gaza Bakery, which provides bread and meals to displaced families, and Future Flowers Kindergarten, which gives children a place to learn, play, and experience moments of normalcy whenever conditions allow. On Sunday, October 4, Emma will be in Los Angeles doing a Bitchuation Room Live with Francesca Fiorentini at the Lodge Room. Get tickets here. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for an exclusive 20% off home and sleepwear. SUNSET LAKE CBD: Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use coupon code 'Left Is Best' to save 20% your entire order. Follow the crew on X @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel: https://ww.youtube.com/Th3Discourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here: https:/www.youtube.com/@avaraiza

President Trump bars CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds over what he calls fake news and a national security threat. The outlets sue. Alan Sanders separates Constitutional rights from a want to stand in the Oval Office, explains why hundreds of other journalists remain in the press pool and walks through First Amendment precedent. He also lists major CNN reporting failures that fueled the fake-news charge. Then: an ICE agent shoots and wounds a man during a North Austin operation, but the Legacy/mainstream media and the Left rush to get it wrong and incite mobs. Rep. Lauren Boebert calls a last-minute House ethics filing a political smear the committee cannot even accept before an election. Ukraine says strikes have taken more than 45 percent of Russia's refining capacity offline. We close with positive news and a reminder of accomplishments heading into the midterms. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump appearing exhausted in the Oval Office as multiple crises converge around his administration as his term falls apart. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At an Oval Office event, President Trump announced a nationwide plan to lower Medicaid drug prices and help state budgets. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

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Donald Trump and the Trump family's ties with Russia have existed for decades. This deeply-seated corruption would have once been unthinkable from an acting US president, yet Trump has let his admiration for Putin and his fetishistic need for power dictate American foreign and domestic policy under his two terms in office. How did the Oval Office come to bend the knee for the Kremlin? David Corn of Mother Jones joins David Rothkopf and Ed Luce to discuss the Russia-Trump connection and his newly published book, How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the Fight for America. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump and the Trump family's ties with Russia have existed for decades. This deeply-seated corruption would have once been unthinkable from an acting US president, yet Trump has let his admiration for Putin and his fetishistic need for power dictate American foreign and domestic policy under his two terms in office. How did the Oval Office come to bend the knee for the Kremlin? David Corn of Mother Jones joins David Rothkopf and Ed Luce to discuss the Russia-Trump connection and his newly published book, How Russia Won: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and the Fight for America. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Carlson has spent the past few days at the center of several overlapping stories involving foreign policy, the Michigan Senate race, and his strained relationship with Donald Trump, all while continuing to build his independent media brand. In a new interview on the program Going Underground, aired by RT and covered by outlets like Gulf News and The Business Standard, Carlson warned that the world is “on the brink of a world war” that could end in the use of nuclear weapons. In that conversation he argued that the US is effectively at war with Russia via Ukraine, and that the US-Israeli war on Iran risks merging into a single global conflict. He said he had privately urged Donald Trump, in an Oval Office meeting earlier this year, to recognize that a prolonged Iran war would destabilize Gulf states, strengthen Israel's regional position, and erode US influence, claiming Trump agreed with his assessment. The interview also featured his broader critiques of US censorship, support for Israel, and the shifting global balance of power. Those foreign‑policy arguments have fed directly into domestic political controversy. Multiple outlets including the New York Post, Mediaite, and Fox23 report that Carlson has effectively endorsed Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed while savaging the Republican nominee, former congressman Mike Rogers. In a recent newsletter released around the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Carlson defended El-Sayed's comments about America's post‑9/11 wars, calling him “obviously right” that US actions scarred millions abroad, and urged “the good people of Michigan” to keep Rogers “far away from Washington.” On his show and in interviews with platforms like Breaking Points, he went further, saying he would not vote for Rogers “at gunpoint” and labeling him a tool of Israel and the intelligence agencies. This has triggered sharp pushback from Republicans, with figures such as Vice President J.D. Vance publicly denouncing Carlson's stance and calling El-Sayed “crazy” and “evil.” At the same time, Carlson's own relationship with Trump has deteriorated into open rupture. In a recent WABC radio interview highlighted by Vinnews, Trump told host Sid Rosenberg that he “dumped” Carlson months ago over “very bad” comments, saying Carlson “never really liked me” and criticizing his attacks on conservative commentator Mark Levin. Trump now portrays Carlson as irrelevant and questions his motives, while Carlson continues to attack Trump's Iran policy and broader foreign‑policy choices from his independent platform. Carlson has also used recent interviews with Russian state media to again praise Moscow as “much nicer” and “infinitely better” than New York, comments reported by outlets such as RIA Novosti and EADaily. Those remarks reinforce his long‑running narrative that Western media mislead Americans about Russia and have drawn fresh criticism at home. All of this plays out against the backdrop of Carlson's ongoing YouTube and subscription‑based projects, including his past 9/11 documentary series and his newsletter, which are central vehicles for these latest interventions. His recent moves highlight how a prominent right‑wing figure is now attacking core GOP candidates, challenging US policy toward Israel and Iran, and clashing publicly with Trump, intensifying debates over his influence on both conservative politics and the wider media ecosystem. Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast, and please remember to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Glenn tells the story of a 19th-century librarian, Nikolai Fedorov, who claimed humanity's number-one goal was to defeat death, an idea that has since been carried throughout history and is still being chased by powerful men today. Glenn warns that the danger isn't wanting to cure death, but it lies in what the people who are steering the ship will do to anybody who stands in their way. Glenn discusses the Pro-Human Assembly happening in Washington, hosted by Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, and argues that the U.S. must simultaneously build data centers to beat China in the AI race and demand human-controlled safeguards like off switches and independent inspectors. Is the American dream of starting a business still obtainable? Glenn shares success stories of multiple businesses that started from the ground up and are now worth billions. Rapper Macklemore has been removed as the opening act of the Ed Sheeran tour after using the stage to preach about Palestine, all because one father decided to take a stand against the indoctrination. Glenn and Jason discuss the latest controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney and her recent ad campaign. Glenn speaks with Victor Davis Hanson about the future of the MAGA movement after President Trump leaves the Oval Office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 13, 2026 ~ Dave Lorenz and guest host Jim Edelman from Under the Radar Michigan explore the hidden gems of the state. Candace Smith details the diverse tours offered in Grand Rapids, from mural walks to spine-tingling ghost hunts. The hosts then discuss the historical significance of the Gerald R. Ford Museum with Brooke Clement, highlighting exhibits like the recreated Oval Office and the “Waltzing with the Queen” display. Finally, Candace Smith and Brooke Clement share seasonal tips for visiting Crystal Mountain and the Keweenaw Peninsula, including fall color tours, mining history, and upcoming autumn festivals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

9.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 9/11 25 Years Later. GOP PAC Dupes Black Dad. Galveston Voting Map Victory. AI Replaces Black Actors It's been 25 years since the deadliest attack on U.S. soil happened. We're going to remember the thousands of live lost. We'll talk to the Black North Carolina Father who says he was hoodwinked into appearing in a GOP ad that he calls deceitful and sneaky. A victory for voters in Galveston, Texas, as the state supreme court strikes down an illegal map before November's election. We'll talk to one of the attorneys about the case. The Orange occupant of the Oval Office strikes again. He aggressively snaps at ABC's Rachel Scott for pressing him on those $5,000 checks he's promising Americans. One of the first Black candidates to win a Democratic primary for a statewide office in Arkansas is putting his hat in the race to make history again. Dr. Chris Jones will join us to talk about his latest campaign for a seat in the House. The University of Kansas football team's social media team posted a cutthroat video explaining that its rivalry with the University of Missouri goes back to the 19th century. And a white filmmaker says he's using AI actors because he couldn't get "bankable" black actors. He says they refused because he didn't have any positive Black roles in the movie. Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. ____ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 11, 2001, changed Bob Ellis's life, just as it changed mine. Bob was working at the Pentagon that morning and had walked out of the building only minutes before Flight 77 struck the area where his meeting had taken place. You will hear how he immediately became part of the response, helping organize emergency supplies and support for those working at the Pentagon. We also compare our experiences from two different locations that day, Bob at the Pentagon and me at the World Trade Center with my guide dog Roselle. Twenty-five years later, our conversation is about more than remembering 9/11. It is about leadership, teamwork, service, controlling fear, and deciding what we do with the life we have been given. I believe Bob's story offers lessons we can all use when the unexpected happens. Highlights: 05:29-Bob shares how his early life and military support career shaped his path. 23:53-He recalls realizing the first World Trade Center strike was not an accident. 32:59-Bob describes being just 300 yards away when the Pentagon was hit. 37:00-He explains how he helped organize emergency relief supplies within hours. 1:03:54-Michael reflects on survival, fear, and the responsibility to move forward. 1:06:55-Bob shares the lasting life lessons he took from September 11. About the Guest: Bob Ellis is the Vice President, American Logistics Association responsible for Exchange, MWR, Food Service Operations. The native of Fort Walton Beach, Florida began his career with AAFES in 1972. From 1972 through 1984, he held retail management positions as a Branch Manager, and Operations Manager Main Store. In 1985, Ellis began a string of assignments as an Exchange General Manager trainee at Fort Belvoir, VA, and Exchange General Manager, Fort Hamilton, NY and Carlisle Barrack PA, (Army War College). Assignments as Area Retail Manager and General Manager at the former Japan Area Exchange ran from 1989-1992. In 1992, Ellis was transferred to Travis AFB in California as Retail Manager, Main Store. In 1994, Ellis was selected for the General Manager's position at Travis and spent three years assisting in the design and new construction effort of the largest retail Main Store ever constructed by AAFES. From 1997 to 2002, Ellis held the position of Director of AAFES' Washington Office, serving as the principal representative of the Commander, AAFES to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Departments of the Army and the Air Force, Congressional offices and industry representatives. Notable among his accomplishments, Ellis was instrumental in spearheading AAFES support to the Pentagon after the attacks of September 11th. Within 48 hours of the event, AAFES established a mobile exchange in the shadow of the impact site to support rescue workers and investigators with critical need and personal comfort items. After Washington, Ellis moved to AAFES Headquarters' in Dallas to assume the Vice President Specialty and Consumables position. In this role, Ellis was responsible for the SD-C Category Team Managers/Buyers. In August 2003, Ellis took his a position as Vice President of Corporate Planning and Communications where he managed the development of AAFES long range and contingency planning programs, oversight of corporate public affairs and ensured compliance with Department of Defense policy guidance with the goal of preserving and protecting the exchange benefit for soldiers and airmen and their families around the globe. Bob joined the ALA on 31 July 2006 where he continues to serve a role in military resale supporting Exchange, MWR, and Food Service, operations still serving military resale over 51 years continuous service. Ways to connect with Bob**:** You can find more benefits how Branded Riches can help you build your Brand, Product, Business, and Yourself at https://www.BrandedRiches.com   Connect:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/neryk-davydov Branded Riches Audiobook by Neryk Davydov https://www.audible.com/pd/Branded-Riches-Audiobook/B0GCP9MMRB Branded Riches Book https://www.amazon.com/Branded-Riches-Increase-Income-Irresistible/dp/1987753836 $5 Free Gift for Creating A New Ovato Wallet    www.ovatoCoin.com  About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset . Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson  00:00 Everyone, I am Michael Hingson, the host of Unstoppable Mindset. You've heard my voice for the last 471 episodes, but I'm calling you all out today and asking you to listen to this because we're going to make a special announcement now regarding the next four episodes, starting with 472. We're going to help commemorate the historic events of September 11, 2001. Yes, they're definitely historic, although not necessarily the most positive things that have ever happened. But as many of you may know, I was in the World Trade Center working on September 11, 2001, on the 78th floor of Tower One, and escaped with my guide dog. I've delivered a speech about that, which we put in the first episode of this podcast series back in August of 2021. But this Friday, episode 472 is going to have an updated speech that I delivered just a few years ago at the Marshfield, Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival. That festival is a yearly event celebrating different kinds of things that have happened in American history, and I was invited to come and speak, which I did. I'm going to put that speech up for you as episode 472. I think you'll find it enlightening. It'll teach you something about blindness and blind people. It'll tell you my story, and it'll give you some inspiration that I hope you will find helpful. Next Tuesday, september 8, Michelle Abraham is going to interview me. Michelle is with Amplify You, the company that does all of our back office stuff and helps me with the editing and other things regarding the podcast. Michelle owns her own podcast, and she is going to interview me about September 11th and other kinds of things relating to what I've learned and things that have happened over the past 25 years. She's also going to be putting this up on her podcast Amplify You, so you can find us in a lot of different places. On September 11th, I'm going to chat with Bob Ellis. Bob was in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, and had literally just walked out the door of the Pentagon when the plane crashed into the Pentagon and did the things and the damage that it did, and of course generated all the things that occurred at the Pentagon. On the 15th of September, I'm going to come back and have a conversation with all of you about lessons that I've learned over the past 25 years, and just reminisce a little bit about all of that. While the podcast is occurring on September 11th, I will be actually in Kilgore, Texas, doing a speech about September 11th. So lots of things going on, I hope you listen to these episodes. I hope that you'll tell everyone that you can about them. I really enjoy all of the support that you've given us over the years, and we're going to continue to do things with Unstoppable Mindset. And of course, as always, if you'd like to come on or know anyone who would, please let us know. We're always looking for guests. Thanks very much. We'll see you on Friday with the first of these four episodes. What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't what's in front of you, but rather what you believe? Welcome to Unstoppable Mindset, where inclusion, diversity, and the unexpected meet. I'm your host, Michael Hingston, speaker, author, and advocate for inclusion and possibilities. This podcast explores how the beliefs we carry shape the way we live, lead, and connect with others. Each week, I talk with people who challenge assumptions, face adversity head-on, and show what's possible when we choose curiosity over fear. Together, we focus on mindset, resilience, and the small shifts that lead to meaningful change. Let's get started. Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of Unstoppable Mindset. You are listening to us today, or at least I'm assuming you're listening just when this came out. But whenever you're listening, it is today, September 11th, 2026, which is needless to say, a special day. If you have kept up with my podcast from the beginning, you know that I worked in the World Trade Center on September 11th, and ever since then I've been a public speaker, traveling the world, talking about trust, teamwork, leadership, the human-animal bond, and a variety of things. But recently, I met Bob Ellis. Michael Hingson  04:40 Now, Bob, as it turns out, on September 11th worked at the Pentagon, and I have not ever really had the opportunity to talk with someone who was at the Pentagon, especially on September 11th. But we get to chat about that today, and Bob knows our rules, which are basically. He sent me a series of questions that he wants to cover, but we are doing this as a conversation, so we'll probably talk about a lot of the things that he specifically sent. But we can go any old way that Bob wants to go, so that's what we'll we'll make this really fun. And I'm really looking forward to having the opportunity to talk with Bob. So again, welcome to September 11th, and Bob, I want to welcome you to Unstoppable Mindset. We're really glad you're here, Bob Ellis  05:28 Michael. Thank you for inviting me. I know you you've inquired several times, and I've debated it, and and I was just holding it for the right time, and this is the right time-the 25th anniversary of the event. Michael Hingson  05:40 Yeah, it is, and and and as as we've said, if you find anybody who needs a a speaker to come in and speak, let me know. But but for now, we get to chat about you and and hear your story, which I think is the important thing. I think we'll probably talk about both of our stories in the course of the day, no doubt about it. But I really am glad that you are here and that you are able to to talk with us today and and and talk about things. So let's start the way I love to start with people. Let's start at the beginning. Tell me kind of about the early Bob growing up and so on. Let's start with that. Bob Ellis  06:17 Well, I I grew up in let's say grew up until I was four years old. I lived. I was born in Pensacola, Florida. Lived in the Panhandle. Mother and father got divorced, and we moved to Norfolk, Virginia. And it was just my my mother and I until I was 14 years old. And I found out about my dad and found some letters from him and insisted to go see him. And so, between 14 and 15, I made a couple of unauthorized attempts to to make my way to Florida. On the third attempt, I made it, and it was quite a surprise for my father. Ended up living with him and being my closest friend up until I had he had grandkids, we had kids, and so I lived and grew up in the Destin, Fort Worth, Fort Walton area. Went to work, and this is where the story begins. I went to work at Eglin Air Force Base as a as a janitor in a gas station for the Army Air Force Exchange Service, so that I could continue to play high school football and practice, was a great job. It was an opportunity to work with the military, be around the military, and I took great pride in that feeling that that that that while I I wanted to go into the air force and I wanted to fly jets, that opportunity just never presented itself because the Vietnam War was going on and they were banking pilots instead of taking pilots. Anyway, I I ended up staying with the Army Air Force Exchange Service for 34 years. I moved all over the world. I've seen the every AOR and every combat scenario since the Vietnam War. Not in the Vietnam War, but I was in the refugee program, helping with the resettlement back in 1972, 1973. Spent the rest of my career going wherever they sent me, and and and that was from Tokyo, Japan, to to Tuli, Greenland, to California, and ultimately to to Texas. Michael Hingson  08:30 I remember during the Vietnam War, someone called me one day. I was a student at UC Irvine, and there was a refugee camp fairly close to the university, and someone said, and someone said, "There's a blind young man at the sent at the refugee center, and we should go see him. And so we we bought a transistor radio for him and went out to visit with him and spent some time with him, and I never got to see him after that. But I hope I hope he did well. He he seemed like he was doing okay, but he was a little bit lost, needless to say, because it's a whole bunch of people. There are no a lot of people who knew much about blindness and blind people, but I would presume he did reasonably okay. I hope so, but that was the only time I specifically had an involvement with him or anyone at the refugee camps. Later, when I met my wife Karen, she lived, I think, a door down, and she and her parents lived a door down from a Vietnamese couple, and he was a tailor and actually made her wedding dress, which was kind of cool, and so we got to spend a fair amount of time with the Voo's, which was was good, but what's. Interesting for me now, with with now being well so many years later. In November, I will be going to do a speech in Hanoi, so I'm really looking forward to to going over there and and experiencing it. At least it'll be a little bit cooler then than it probably is now. So we'll see, but it'll be it'll be pretty enjoyable to go and again see a different a different part of the world, and I I think we'll be fine. At least that's that's that's the plan. Bob Ellis  10:34 That that that that tour that I had at Eglin Air Force Base with the refugees, will come back to to to 911 2001 and the experiences that I had at that refugee camp replicated in the Pentagon park and lot there in 911. So we'll get to that. I'll explain it further. Michael Hingson  10:56 Yeah, I'm sure it was a a great a great lesson. Where did you do college, or did you Bob Ellis  11:03 went to went to Duke University and the University and the University of Maryland? Michael Hingson  11:10 Okay. Well, at Bob Ellis  11:12 least much of it was correspondence as well, only because I was deployed for for so many years back to back, 17 moves in 34 years. Michael Hingson  11:22 Wow, Duke University. At least you didn't go to one of those other schools in North Carolina. Boy, talk about talk about rivalries and basketball. What a what a group down there. Bob Ellis  11:35 Oh, I know, I know. Michael Hingson  11:38 I once spoke in Kentucky, and the Wildcats were in the NCAA championship that year, and I was asked to speak at an event on the night of the championship. But I was told I had to end by 630. I could not go one second past 630 because the gym I was speaking in was going to clear out. Well, I ended in time so that at 630, what they said was absolutely true. That gym cleared out. Everybody went home to watch the game. Bob Ellis  12:09 That's that's sports. Michael Hingson  12:11 Not sports. It is, but it's okay. I I learned a lot down there and got to meet a number of people, and so it was it was a lot of fun to to do it, and then years later I was in North Carolina when NC State and UNC were playing to see who was going to go into the championship. So again, pretty interesting world, and and sports ruled everything then, so it's okay. It Bob Ellis  12:43 hasn't it hasn't changed at all because my my my daughter I got her graduate studies done at NC State, and it hasn't changed a bit. It's just I'll bet it's just crazy as it's when was 20 3040 years ago, Michael Hingson  12:58 and it shall ever be, won't it? Bob Ellis  13:01 Yeah, yeah. Her undergraduate degree was at University of Texas. This was my son's, and she went on to NC State, and and he went on to medical school in in Houston. Michael Hingson  13:16 Okay. Well, UC Irvine, when I was there, had the championship water polo team, but that's what we had. But they started basketball while I was there, although it wasn't anything huge. But a couple of years ago, they made it to the Sweet 16, and that was kind of fun for UC Irvine. One of these days, it'll go all the way. Bob Ellis  13:40 Yep. Michael Hingson  13:41 Well, anyway, so you you went to college, and and what did you major in? Bob Ellis  13:45 Political science. Michael Hingson  13:47 Okay, political science Bob Ellis  13:48 and business management. With a with my two aspirations, I wanted to. I really wanted to major in in aviation science, but that that wasn't offered. So that's political science and business science, business law. Michael Hingson  14:06 But you were working for the Army Air Force Exchange Service. What is that exactly? Bob Ellis  14:11 Yeah, it's a it's it's it's a non-appropriated funded Service provided all goods. I think of it as the the Walmart or the Target of of the civilian sector, except the Army Air Force Exchange Service has stored everything from stores, every business that you can think of therein, from stores to convenience stores to gas stations to beauty shops and barber shops to dining facilities, franchise Burger Kings, anything that a soldier and his family needs at the base or overseas or in the combat arena, where we were there with it, providing it. It's been a great career. Michael Hingson  14:59 Did you? Do you have any involvement with, especially here in the U.S. the the Randolph Sheppard programs, the blind vending stand operations at any of the facilities? Bob Ellis  15:09 Yep, sure did many many times. We're still working with it. There's there's some issues present right now under the Randolph Shepherd that they're looking at. I don't know what what's going to change, but yes, sir, we were very, very close to that. Michael Hingson  15:24 Yeah, I know there. The current government's looking at it; they want to scale a lot of it back, which would, I think, not be a good thing. I think there's a lot of reasons to keep it, but we'll see. We'll see. We'll see how it goes. But I, the closest I ever came to dealing with anything from AAES was I was invited to speak once at an organizational meeting of the National Property Managers Association in the military. Are you familiar with that? Bob Ellis  15:56 I am. Yes. Michael Hingson  15:57 And when I was asked to come, the Speakers Bureau didn't do a good research job because they told me, "Oh, it's the people who rent apartments and all that. When I got down to the to the event, I will say that the National Property Managers Association certainly serves a nice breakfast. But anyway, the conversation just didn't seem like what I what I was expecting. So I asked somebody, and they told me that the organization was the organization that had complete jurisdiction over anything physical that the government owned, and Bob Ellis  16:30 absolutely Michael Hingson  16:31 that that changed my grass. Sorry, Bob Ellis  16:34 right down to the grass, right down to the grass and the concrete. Michael Hingson  16:37 There you go. Well, it also changed my speech in 10 minutes, but it was fun. They invited me back the next year, so that was good. But it's it's fun when you're you're planning to do a particular speech, and suddenly it turns out it's got to change. It's good to have the flexibility to do that. But I'm I'm glad I had the opportunity to do it, and hopefully we'll have opportunities to do it again, but you have served a lot of different kinds of of services within AAES, and and I assume that's all worked out pretty well. Bob Ellis  17:14 That that worked out very well. Yep, I had I started at the bottom and and climbed as close to the top as I possibly could, but Michael Hingson  17:23 you eventually got the the highest medal that was available for civilians when you retired or after you retired. Bob Ellis  17:31 No, the highest award that I ever received was from my man over the Pentagon 911 support program, which was a nice medoris civilian award. Michael Hingson  17:46 Okay, where is your favorite place to live in the world? Or is that really easy to say? I mean, you've been all over the place and seen a lot of different kinds of places. Don't know how much you got to two of them, but anyway, Bob Ellis  18:00 it wasn't the two places that I that I went overseas, which was Japan and Greenland. Those were the longest tours of my life. Beautiful country in Japan, and and great facilities and support in tuning Greenland. But I would I would guess throughout the United States, I had a great assignment at the Army War College, and I had a great assignment at Travis Air Force Base here in Michael Hingson  18:26 California. Yeah, Bob Ellis  18:28 yeah. Michael Hingson  18:30 I've spoken. Bob Ellis  18:30 My son was born in Japan. He's dual citizen as a result on the Air Force Base, and my daughter was born in California. So it was a great time, mainly because the kids were younger and and and and we were in great climate areas. Michael Hingson  18:48 When people ask me what my favorite place in the United States is, I say everywhere. I I just enjoy meeting people wherever I go in the U.S. It's so many different cultures and customs and ways of doing things. It is so fun to to see all the different places and see how they are. People ask what I like, where I like outside the U.S. And so far, it's been New Zealand. I would say is probably the best, but Japan has to be up there too. I've really enjoyed being in Japan. I've been there a couple times, and I thoroughly enjoyed Bob Ellis  19:23 it. I, I had, I think the most the the greatest thing about the assignments was some of the people I I got to to meet in in my in my tours. One of them would be the Crown Prince of of Thailand, who who is now the king of Thailand, King Rama, got to meet him when he was a pilot, and supported him when when I was at Yokota Air Base, and multiple other celebrities. I I had the opportunity as a kid to attend the funeral. For Douglas MacArthur, and and his his memorial was right across the street in North Virginia from where my mother worked. And 20 years later, I had the opportunity to to meet mrs. Mcarthur, Jean MacArthur, at Gracie Mansion in New York, and I I I wrote protocol. I when it came time for her to to meet me and meet meet her, I got down on one knee and I held her hand and I said, "I want to tell you a little story, ma'am. And she said, "Well, certainly, absolutely. And I told her the story how when the general had died in in 1964, I was required by my my mother to go to the funeral, and the most fascinating person I'd ever seen in my life was herself, and she just got she just turned red. Well, long story short, I was at an army command at Fort Hamilton. The next day, the the group the the installation commander called me over to his office, very angry, but he wanted me to know that I was going to be the first civilian aide for the old lady, which was mrs. Mcarthur, and he had to take one of his lieutenants off. And I got to know the family and and the Mcarthurs as a result of that. So lots of opportunities, just absolutely amazing. 911, and we'll get to it. I got to meet President Bush momentarily, but I I got to meet him and have a short conversation. Michael Hingson  21:32 I got to meet him in 2005. We went to the Oval Office, and we were supposed to have a two minute photo op, but he kept wanting to interact. We ended up talking for about 15 minutes. He kept the Italian ambassador or prime minister waiting, but it was a was a great conversation. I very much enjoyed having the opportunity to meet with him. Bob Ellis  21:53 Yeah, he was remarkable. Michael Hingson  21:54 Yeah, in in so many ways. If Speaker 1  22:00 you enjoy Unstoppable Mindset and would like to help us continue bringing these conversations to you each week, we've created a way for you to support the show. Your contribution helps us cover production costs and continue sharing stories, insights, and ideas that inspire people to live with purpose and possibility. If supporting the podcast feels right for you, you'll find the link in the show notes. Thank you for being part of the Unstoppable Mindset Community. Michael Hingson  22:33 So that's that's pretty cool. So as you were going around to all these different places, what would you say you were learning. Bob Ellis  22:41 I was learning business. I was learning relationships. I was learning marketing. Pretty much anything that you wanted to do as a general manager or a vice president, the exchanges let you do it. You know, until you got too far gone, and they they reel you back in. But I love being able to run multiple businesses on the installation, and and be accountable for them, and run them at a profit, and and at the end of the day, do great things for military families. Michael Hingson  23:16 Wow! So you um, you you've you've had a lot of challenges and and had to learn a lot of different things. Needless to say, but I would would think that you've you've been able to to keep a lot of that and use it. And you know we've referred to September 11 th, and so let's let's get to around that time. The first thing I would ask, and people have asked me, but you're in a better position in theory than I. Did you have any inkling that something like September 11th was going to happen? Bob Ellis  23:53 Well, actually, September 11th was was happening. I left for work about 4:30 in the morning. I lived out in the suburbs in Centerville, Virginia, and it was one of those days that you just wished you didn't have to go to work. It was the as the sun was coming up, it had a little cold breeze to it. The skies were blue. It was just one of those days that you just wanted to sit out in the yard and and relax or go bicycling, whatever. But I did my duty and I drove in to the Washington D.C. area and reported to my office on time, which was right around 5o'clock. My staff showed up around six and some at seven, and my secretary came in, and I don't know exactly what time it was, but it was shortly after, right around 9o'clock in Eastern Time, when the first airplane had hit the the trade center. Michael Hingson  24:49 Yeah, Bob Ellis  24:49 846-940-6846, Yes, right, 846. Yeah, and and so I I went in to look at the. The the television monitor standing there it was just her and I at the time and and and I said that's not an accident and she says how do you know that I said look at the skies that was an airliner they were talking about it was a little small private aviation well I'm a pilot I've been a pilot for 40 years 41 years I knew exactly, you know, that that where it was, what it was doing, and that wasn't a it wasn't an accident. And and my inkling was is that I was in a in rented space in Arlington, Virginia, because we had been moved out because the wedge that got attacked was the one that was still under construction. My office had not been completed there, and and I had a meeting in that wedge at 9o'clock that morning. And my secretary said to me, "You know, Bob, the Pentagon is next. And I paused for a minute and I looked at her and I said, "How in the world could you even imagine that, you know that that that's a fortress? Who would be crazy enough to attack the Pentagon? And she says, I I just I don't want you to go over, you know, just just just do it by phone, which I I probably could have done. And I said, No, I'm I'm going to go over there. If they're going if they're going to attack the Pentagon, I'm going to go down with it, and that was kind of my philosophy. So, in the back of my mind, seeing that airplane hit the Trade Center and her telling me that certainly made me wonder if it wasn't a possibility. Michael Hingson  26:33 So, you didn't. You don't think that anyone, and I've never heard of any such, but that anyone had any advance notice? There wasn't chatter. There wasn't anything that made people suspect what might be getting ready to happen. Bob Ellis  26:47 No, I I I think that is the the worst our country has ever been off guard. It reminds me of you know the the attack on Hawaii and that you know in in Pearl Harbor. We were completely unprepared, and I thought we were completely unprepared on 911. And in fact, after the attack, I knew we were unprepared when I saw the two jets fly over with no armament on the wings. So no, I don't think anybody had any idea. Michael Hingson  27:18 Well, the other side of it, and I've talked about this in in some talks I've given. I talk a lot about trust and teamwork, and like it or not, one of the things that I observe is you had 19 terrorists who functioned well enough as a team that they didn't talk about it. They didn't let anything come out. So no matter how much armament or whatever we might have had, I'm not sure whether we could have predicted that on September 11th, what occurred was going to happen. Bob Ellis  27:49 You know, all the indicators were there. You know, those those 19 trained at private airports, and they and during their training, it was it was reported multiple times that all they were interested in was taking off, not landing. I mean, first clue, you know. Okay. Why would you just be interested? He's taking off an airplane, and and I always found that very curious, and I'd heard it several times. That should have set alarm bells off. Should have. It didn't. Apparently, it did. Michael Hingson  28:20 Good point, and you know the the thing is though that, as as you pointed out, who would have thought that anybody would attack the Pentagon, the fortress that it was? Who Bob Ellis  28:33 yeah, Michael Hingson  28:33 who would have thought? So again, you can only go by what you got, and so nobody, I think, would have ever imagined that. Well, of course, the first plane hit the World Trade Center, and at first, people didn't really know what happened because there were really not very many people who who saw it. In fact, we only have the few photos that were taken by the French photographers who were there for something else, but then a little after nine, the second plane hit, and that changed the dynamic and changed the perspective a lot. Although a bunch of people who started seeing it on TV thought it was just a movie, and it wasn't true, but the second plane hitting changed the attitudes. I think for most people, and that's when people knew something was going on. Bob Ellis  29:24 Yeah, I didn't know anything about the second trade center. I had left my office in Crystal City, and I had headed to the Pentagon. And the meeting, the meeting that I had was with the Army Personnel Chief and several other folks. And as it turned out, that is exactly the window that the airplane flew into. That was ground zero for the for the for the target for the airplane going in just above the first floor for the Pentagon. So I didn't know anything. I was I was trapped at that point. I was trapped. Couldn't go um. Wouldn't go um. Didn't want to go um. And I had lived in New York City for five years, and I was my biggest. I was always impressed by the New York City Fire Department. I mean, they're they're just walking heroes if you've ever seen them. I mean, they were like they were like giants when you got next to them, and that they would they were just superhumans. And I always wondered upon the top floors how in the world you would get a fire put out at the top of the World Trade Center, and and I did not know until two days later when I made it home. That was my first question to my family: How did they get the the fire out at the top of the World Trade Center? And I and and it was repeated to me centers, and I said, What are you talking about? Centers in my family, and they said, "Bob, the World Trade Centers are gone. I said, "I don't understand. How could they be gone? And that was that. That was you know two days later that I found out about that. It was quite a shock to me to learn what it actually while I was on on the Pentagon mission. Michael Hingson  30:58 Well, when the first plane hit. Well, in the second plane, the firefighters were going up the stairs carrying all their equipment, and I had had had known about that and asked people, "Well, why are you or would you be carrying equipment? Because I met I I didn't meet the FDNY people ahead of the World Trade Center attacks, but I did meet with other people to learn about emergency preparedness and so on because I felt as the leader of an office, it was my job to know because I wasn't going to be able to read signs, and I love information, so I was trying to learn all I could, and they told me that where would if you if you had equipment stored in the in the towers, then people would go to it. Firefighters would go to it and get the the equipment. What floor do you put it on? Because no matter what floor you put it on, what if the fire broke out one floor below? You know, you can't get to the equipment. So the only way they could get up the stairs to fight the fires was to carry all of the equipment with them, yep, yep. Not enough is said about those guys in history. No, and I met a number of them coming up the stairs as we were going down, and they wanted to escort me down, and I didn't want them to do that because I knew they were a team, and I I pushed back pretty hard and said, no, you guys go up and we'll go down unless we can help you fight the fires, and they said no. The reason they eventually let me go down without any assistance was I had a friend with me who could see, and I said, "Look, David can see. Don't worry about us. And David and they turned to David and they said, "You're with him. And David said, "Yeah, leave him alone. He's fine. So we went on down, and they went up. I don't know whether the people we interacted with made it down or perished up above. It was about 10 after 10 after nine or so when we got to the 30th floor where we met them. So it was another hour and almost 20 minutes before the tower collapsed, but I don't know where the firefighters were, or how many people from the groups that we interacted with perished, or if they all made it out. I don't know, but Bob Ellis  33:12 yep, I I memorized all those numbers. You know, 189 between the airplane and the Pentagon, 200 injured, but 189. 189 total were 64 on the airplane, 125 in the Pentagon, and I'll never forget those numbers. Yeah, I'll never forget the time. I looked at my watch at 9:17, and and I have to tell you that on 9/11, I always sit very quietly until I get past 917, not 937. I'm sorry, 937. Michael Hingson  33:48 So Bob Ellis  33:48 in the morning. Michael Hingson  33:49 So, how close were you to where the plane came into the Pentagon? Bob Ellis  33:56 About 300 yards. When when it was clear that the meeting wasn't going to happen because the air traffic control system had been shut down. They released us to go back to our our offices, and I was going out the front door. I left about 930. It was supposed to start at nine 930. The generals said we'll just reconvene, and and I agreed. And from his office on on the south portico, I was walking out the front door. Literally, I heard the engines spool up. I had been in the AOR in rail combat munitions, and and I've heard cruise missiles, and and I could hear this one spinning up, and I thought it was a cruise missile, and so when it hit when it hit the building, it was just it was just a horrendous sound. But my first impression was to run to it to see what happened, what what what caused that, and there was nothing there. It was just four or five cars burning and smoke billowing out of the building. And and the the rest turned into a you know a rescue and a a recovery. Michael Hingson  35:08 AOR is what Bob Ellis  35:10 the area of responsibility. Michael Hingson  35:13 Okay, area of responsibility. Okay, Bob Ellis  35:16 yeah, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, wherever we are, it's it's N A O R, and that's your A O R. That's state. That's where you are. So that that's where I encountered first first and only live person coming out of the building, and which was a which was a really big surprise. But I knew that there was something that I I had to do, and and one of the things was to, if he needed assistance, getting him assistance. And there were several people. He was he was he was burned third degree burns over his whole body. He lived. I said one prayer was for him. And as it turned out, he became a a great ambassador. Turned out to be a great friend, and is actually back in the Pentagon to this day, just steps away from his old office as a civilian, went went back on a presidential appointment. Michael Hingson  36:09 So, you mentioned the general a while ago. Was did he survive? Bob Ellis  36:15 No, he was the he was the highest ranking person that we lost in in the entire encounter, and it was the entire office was just instantly vaporized. So he did not survive. Michael Hingson  36:33 Well, so you heard the engines revving up, and you went after you heard the explosion and so on. You went over to see what was going on, and then what did you do? Because it certainly had to be a major surprise and a shock by any standard. Bob Ellis  36:49 Yeah, I went that side of the building, saw the hole in the building, kind of convinced myself it was a cruise missile, but I never heard such a loud engine noise. As it turned out, it was it was two big engines off of a 757 200, and so I immediately tried to figure out you know what can I do? What should I do? Should I even be here? And that's when I saw the colonel coming out of the building, and I was able to walk with him and four others over to the the road, the Washington Boulevard that goes around the Pentagon, and and I sat down on the telephone pole, a light pole that the airplane hit going in. Now I'm a pilot, and and I have to tell you to take an airplane going at Mach point eight seven, and hit a target, hit the building, and not hitting the ground was just absolutely amazing to me. So as they got the colonel into an SUV and and and got him out of the the scene, I sat there. Just it was almost like a movie I was watching. The triage was being set up. The Pentagon was burning. The emergency services units were starting to show up, and we had very intermittent phone capability. And I had I had a a friend, my my the commander that I worked for in Dallas at the time. This secretary's husband was a bodyguard for Secretary Rumsfeld, and and Secretary Rumsfeld was actually carrying litter patients, carrying people out of the debris area and out of the offices. He was actually helping people, and he he realized that something needed to be done. So he gave Jerry a note, a piece of paper. We called them snowflakes, but it was a tablet, and he had listed what needed to be done and what needed to be done now. And Jerry found me sitting over there and gave me that that piece of paper, and it had everything listed on it. He wanted a a tactical field operation in place. He wanted it now, not yesterday. He wanted something in the interim, and it was to provide emergency relief supplies. So I I sat down on that telephone pole and I called our our local dist not local our largest distribution center in the world was down in Newport News, and I got the director on the phone and I said, I have an official order from you coming from the Secretary of Defense, and and don't override, don't just just follow my instructions until we can get to the commander at AFIS headquarters, and so I gave him the list. I just gave him the full list of things that we needed to get rolling, and I called another gentleman that was just across the river, the American Logistics Association, which owned all of the brokers and manufacturers, and I gave him a list of stuff that we needed now, like Gatorade boots. the The surface was over 2000 degrees, and the emergency service boots were melting almost upon contact. So I had I had 1000s, hundreds of 1000s of dollars of equipment. And supplies coming in, and we set up the USO tent, put everything in the USO tent. We raided all the stores in the in the Washington D.C. area. I was able to contact the region manager, and I told him, you know, what we needed to take it off the shelf, put it in the back seat of the cars, don't account for it, and get it to me. And that's what we did the entire first night was setting up the USO trailer, and the next morning I had two tactical field tractor trailers coming up the ramp just as the sun was coming up, and they were loaded with supplies, and that's what stayed in place for the next two months. Over $2 million worth of merchandise, emergency recovery type merchandise, everything from linens to the towels to eye wash, and and and we had to actually have some special boots made out of leather for the dogs because the dogs' feet were so it was it was quite an operation. We ended up well running within within 24 hours of the attack, Michael Hingson  41:04 why is it that you are able to stay pretty focused through all of this? Bob Ellis  41:08 I you know I you know I I've often asked that question. I wanted to go home. Alls I could think of is my kids, my wife. What what are they doing? What are they thinking? They're watching this on the news, and I had I had drifted over to which my car was very close, and it was taped off. The parking lot was taped off. It was a crime scene. There was no going anywhere. There was no transportation. If I wanted to walk 40 miles, I guess I could have, but because I couldn't go anywhere, I had to do something there on the scene, so that's that's that's what I did, and and it wasn't until the next day when the phone started working again, our two star in Dallas was able to get through to me on on my BlackBerry, and he wanted to know what the situation was, and and and I told him, and and he said, what what are we going to do? And I explained to him what we had done already, and he says, "How did you do all of that? I said, "I picked up the phone and I told him I was working for Secretary Rumsfeld, and this is the order. And and he says, "How are we going to pay for all of this? I said, "Sir, this is our finest hour. We're not. We're going to donate. These are all donating goods, and and it really was an interesting. I I just I just don't know. I was compelled. He he he ordered me on that second day to go home, and and I said I had no way to go home. And he said go to the motor pool. I'm going to call the motor pool. He had been the commander of the Air Force One Squadron, so he had a lot of connections in Washington, and he he got me a car, and I went home long enough to change clothes and and and to come back out. So it was it was just out of adrenaline, I think. Somebody had to do something, and and everything that I've told you here today is not written anywhere in history. I own every bit of what happened in in in that story, other than some of the people that were working there. Michael Hingson  43:07 What phone did you use that first day? You said you're you're it was the second day or the next day that you're phoned. So how were you able to communicate? Bob Ellis  43:17 We had Blackberries, and and until the networks got completely overrun, we were able to use it. And and so by the second third day, we we had pretty consistent communication, because the the the commander called me back that same morning, and and he said, you know, he said, how come you haven't been home? And I explained to him, and he says, "Will you do me one favor? And I said, "I would. He said, "Will you go back into the building? Said, "Sir, the building's on fire. He says, "Well, well, you get in the front, and I'm looking at it. He was looking at it on television, and the military clothing store was in the very front, within 100 feet, probably of that door that I went out of. And he says, "Would you see if our people survive, and if the store itself survived? It was sitting near the the area. I went in the store. I went into the building, into the burning building, and was able to look in the door, and I could see that the the room was full of smoke, and the door was locked. So I told him I would assume that our people made it out, alive and okay. And they say that was a, and they did, and they absolutely did. And in fact, everybody that that that that had any kind of supervisory capability around the Beltway, they volunteered to come over and work for me and and operating that facility for 2024 hours a day, seven days a week. Wow! So and not and not to shorten the the question, I wasn't there, but because of what I was doing in the in the Pentagon, my old homestead was at Fort Hamilton. Fort Hamilton picked up the same thing and went over to the Trade Center area, and they gave them a place to put a mobile. Food truck, and they brought supplies in and pretty much supported the firefighters and the and the and the police there. So so we had quite an operation going for a long time. Michael Hingson  45:11 Yeah, and and needed to, but it was interesting and commendable that in both places people were able to focus, and were able to carry out missions. I know at the World Trade Center when the two towers collapsed. Of course, it was it was unexpected, but we know now, of course, why they collapsed. It wasn't that the planes hit; it's that they were they were full of what 36,000 pounds of jet fuel each, and that exploding jet fuel is what damaged the infrastructure of the buildings to cause them to be able to collapse. But as well as at the Pentagon, but very quickly people were able to start to move and deal with issues and put procedures in place that were able to, I'm sure, keep more people from perishing and keep kept more people being able to focus throughout the whole the whole sequence of events. It it certainly was very scary, but it is something that that people like you were able to do. I know for me, the reason I was able to focus was because I had learned what to do in an emergency at the World Trade Center. I spent time with people and I learned how the whole building was structured, so I knew when the building tipped, why it tipped, and and things like that. You Bob Ellis  46:40 felt it. You you felt it. Michael Hingson  46:43 Oh yeah. Oh my god. We moved probably at least 20 feet, and then it came back, and oh my Speaker 2  46:48 god, it Michael Hingson  46:48 got vertical again. It got vertical again, and then a few seconds later, it dropped about six feet because the expansion joints went back to their normal configuration. But Bob Ellis  46:59 we uh we we knew from 937 till about 5o'clock that evening there would be no more survivors. It was over, and and and the dogs were getting depressed because they were they were they were not cadaver dogs. They were recovery dogs, and they were used to fight. And we we actually had ceremonies for the dogs every day, where we sewed flags onto their collars, and they had special water and special food. So they played a big, big role in morale, mine especially. Michael Hingson  47:33 And at the same time, I know people had to do drills to keep the dogs focused because they weren't able to find people, as you said, so they had to do things to give them something to find to keep them happy, which was was so important. Bob Ellis  47:50 Yeah, that we had two two tractor trailers lined up. It was just just two 300 feet from where you went into the damaged area of the Pentagon, and those dogs and their handlers would get up underneath those trailers and sleep, and they would play with the dogs. We actually had some carpets brought out, tarps brought out, and that's kind of where that was kind of their headquarters during 911. We had to make it up as we went along, and and the other interesting part of this story is in 1972 at the at the refugee camp, I was sleeping in the back of a van because there was just no way to go home. It was too it was too far to drive home to turn around and come back at 8o'clock the next morning, and I heard somebody knocking at the door, and and and I and I opened up the door, and it was a military colonel in uniform, and there was a civilian standing there with him. And he says, "Are you part of this operation? And I said, "Yes, sir, I am. He said, "Who are you with? And I said, "The Army Air Force Exchange Service. And and he says, "You're not provided any other facilities. This, I said, that was my choice. And as it turned out, I was speaking to Secretary Rumsfeld during his first administration as Secretary of Defense, and it was interesting that when he found out that what I did in in that program, I won the Indo Indo China Award for service, and then of course you you move ahead to to 2001, and we we knew each other. I had briefed him several times, and we we knew each other in the Pentagon. And that day, he knew that I would know what to do for the support role, and that's why he sent the letter up. And as it turned out, when he retired and and left the Pentagon, he was on a book tour, and and the the general secretary and myself got an invite to come to the book tour with him and and have lunch with him. And he handed me a book and he said, "I want you to have this, but I don't want you to open it up until you, Bob. I don't want you to open it up till you get home. I don't want you to give it to your wife. And and it was like this. Sure, I'm not not a problem, and so I got I got home. You know, this is this is 10 years later, and handed the book to her, and I said, "Open it up. I'm not wasn't allowed, and there's a nice thank you page on the front from Secretary Rums for allowing him to use me on 9/11, and you just you just that's the best reward that I could have ever ever expected. A guy that I just idolized to do that. Michael Hingson  50:26 When you got home, so you weren't able to talk to your wife before you got home, or did you ever get communication so you could call her? Bob Ellis  50:33 No, I didn't. I when I finally got the phone back up and running and got in the car. I had lost the battery, so I said, "I'm gonna be home in in an hour. I'll just be there. But General Wax called up, and she answered the phone. She went. She went sometime during that day and pulled the kids out of the private school, brought them home. She could see my car. It was a yellow SUV, and she could see it in the South parking lot in the news choppers going around. She said that was my car where my spot was, and General Wax got her on the phone and she and and she answered the phone and he said this is C J Wax and she thought that was the call. She thought that was it, and she alls I could do was drop to my knees and and and C J said and it's it's okay. I've ordered him to come home. He's all right. He's running. He's running a a program for us for for recovery. And if he's not there, he should be there shortly. And then by the time I got there, I got to the front step. I'm asking the question about the World Trade Center, how they got the fire out, and I was ordered that I could not go in the house because I smelled like smoke. So, so two minutes before that, I was the most important person in the world, and and then all of a sudden, I was I was back to Bob, and I wasn't going to wear that that suit in the house to to smoke it. So anyway, that's that's how she found out. He he called her up. I asked him. I think I asked him if he would get in touch with her at our last conversation, and he did. Michael Hingson  52:06 Soon after both towers collapsed, like a minute or so later, I called and got through to my wife Karen. I had talked with her before we left our office, and then when we got downstairs, I couldn't get through to her because the circuits were busy, and it was obvious that everyone we learned later was saying goodbye to loved ones, and so the circuits were busy. So after both towers collapsed, I was able to get through to her, and as I tell people, there were tears on both sides of the phone at the when that conversation started, but she was the first one who told us how two aircraft had been crashed into the World Trade Center towers, one to the Pentagon, and at that time, the fourth one was apparently still missing over Pennsylvania, and of course, then it crashed at Shanksville. Bob Ellis  52:52 I love it. Michael Hingson  52:54 Yeah, but we, you know, we talked, so she knew I was okay. Then a friend of ours, Tom Painter, who had been a friend of Karen's at high school out in California, but Tom, over the years, had ended up moving to New Jersey. He came down to stay with her, not knowing until he arrived whether I was in the office that day or out with a customer or what was going on. And of course, then she told him, and so he drove her to the train station to pick me up. When, when I got back out to Westfield, we went home. And you talk about with with dogs. We got in the house, and I took Roselle's harness off because I was going to take her out, and she would have none of it. She ran off, grabbed her favorite tug bone and started playing tug of war with my retired guide dog Linny, and I talked to the veterinarians at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael the next day, and they said, "Did anything threaten her? And I said, "No, not directly. And they said, "That's why she ran off because it was over. Nothing threatened her. Bob Ellis  53:58 Comfortable. Michael Hingson  53:59 She, they don't. Dogs don't do what if like we do, and so she was comfortable. She was happy. She wanted to play, and then then she did go out. But by the same token, the the whole point was that she was able to deal with with all of it and was able to to focus. Then we got her outside and and came back in, and she ate and and all that. But the the the thing is that she focused all day, and and she did a a wonderful job. And the reason that she focused and did so well was mainly because I worked at keeping her focus by telling her every chance I got. You're a good girl. What a good dog! Good dog. You're doing a great job. Keep going. I did that all the way down the stairs in the World Trade Center, and I was very deliberate about that because I knew she had to sense the fear and what was going on, and I wanted her to know that I was okay and I was going to be there for. Her, which is of course what teamwork and support is all about. You understand that very well. You you proved it in so many ways. I kept working with Roselle and kept her focused, and you know it all it all really went well. I still think one of the most relevant things for me in the World Trade Center. I went down the stairs with a guy named David Frank. David was from our corporate office in California, and David and I were going to be conducting sales seminars that day, teaching some resellers how to sell our products. And we got down to about the 50th floor, so David was there to talk about the the pricing and so on. I was going to do the majority of the presentation because I was going to be their technical contact, anyway, and we got to about the 50th floor, going down, and suddenly David said, "Mike, we're going to die. We're not going to make it out of here. And as I tell people, since I got a teaching credential, I had learned all about the secrets of how to yell at students. So I just said, "Stop it, David. If Roselle and I can go down these stairs, so can you. And he then immediately said that I brought him out of his spunk, and he told me that later as well. But what he told me was that he wanted to walk a floor below me on the stairs and shout up to me everything that he was seeing. He had to take his mind off of what was going on, and so he asked if I cared, and I said, "No, go ahead. That's what you need to do. That's fine. So I got like down to the 48th floor, and he yelled, "47th floor, Mike. All's clear here. Going on down. So we went down several floors that way. Eventually, I got to 45, and he was 44th floor. This is where the Port Authority cafeteria is not stopping. And the reason I mention it is because I think what David did is one of the unsung things that is so important from September 11th. He kept shouting up to me everything that he saw, but the reality is, anyone in the sound of his voice heard that there was someone who was okay going down the stairs, and he had to keep panic out of people's senses for so many individuals, because they just heard him, Mike, 43rd floor, all's good here. Going on down the stairs, all the way down the stairs. He had to have been able to keep so many people focused because he was able to keep his mind off of what was going on by shouting to me, and I think that that's so important, and so I'm. I always tell that story. I've been telling it for many years now because I want people to know what he did to keep so many people focused going down the stairs, and he had to have done that. Bob Ellis  57:31 Well, you know, I have. That's that's the first I've heard that, and and and and I read everything that I followed your story very closely, as well as the colonel who I was so close to, but there there are a couple of stories that are just never mentioned, not talked about, and one of them where we had to do every day. There was an update that the military gave the families an update as to what is happening, what was found, what was recovered, what to expect, and they would bring the kids in to listen to these brutal military briefings. I mean, just you know, these were these were soldiers, these were these were combat folks, and this is the way they briefed. And the therapy dogs were brought in, and there wasn't but about a dozen of them, and I will never forget not only the kids on the floor with the arms around those dogs, but some of the adults were as well. And I thought, what what a moment! That was the most touching moment of my entire life witnessing that. I mean, I could have done without it, but it was it was a very special moment. And then the the other thing that the world doesn't know about is on the second day, I got a I got a phone call from Secretary Rumsfeld's office that the VA was completely out of coffin flags. We had nothing in inventory to to cover the remains or the caskets for burial, and what could I do? And and right right from the Pentagon parking lot, I I called one of the buyers that bought American flags in Dallas, and then I asked her who do you get flags from, and she says it's American Flag Company. I'll give them credit for that, and and I said you need you need to get their entire inventory. We need to get it flown in, whatever expenses cover it, and get them here. The Pentagon doesn't have them, and New York doesn't have them. And those flags came in. They were they were there about that midnight that that that night. Now boxed up, thrown in the bag box, whatever tape they were bound, but everybody that came out later, you know, the recoveries as we got deeper into the debris, that had a had a flag that that came that came from us in the as well as at the Pentagon, and they put two very big special flags in there. I mean, like you see flying over a car dealer. And they hung that on the side of the Pentagon. And if you look at any of the any of the news willers of that time, it was on day two that flag was hanging that that came in with the rest of the other flags. So it was it was quite impressive. You never know what the next moment was going to bring you on you know from my side and and and can I meet the challenge? That was what I constantly worry about. How could I let any of this down? And I've got to do something. And and we were making it up as we went along. Michael Hingson  1:00:33 Yeah, that's all you could do. And so when I go back to Bob Ellis  1:00:37 to to this to this day, you know, we go back. They've got 184 markers. I don't know how many people attend it, but it's it's right in that zone, right outside the building, in that grassy area where they they they've made that memorial. And 184 people, to include I think two infants, are are memorialized there forever, which is very touching. It was a that was a hard place to go back to. Still was New York City when I went to it because I'd never I had never been 20 years 20 years yet 18 years before I ever went to to New York City to see the recovery there. I've never I've not been to the to the to the Pennsylvania field. I plan to go. I want to go. Just hadn't been convenient to get there, but but if I do that, I will have seen all all the sites. Michael Hingson  1:01:26 Yeah, I haven't been to Pennsylvania either. In 2017, I did make it to the World Trade Center Museum. In well, so we moved out of Westfield, and I moved back to California in late January, beginning of February of 2002, to work for Guide Dogs for the Blind and and speak from there. And traveled around and speak. Karen was there for a couple more months selling our home, and then she came out. But in May of 2002, Roselle was going to be honored by Hart's Mountain, the pet food and pet supply company. So, so we went back to New York, and while we were there, I met one of the police officers with with one of the service with one of the rescue dogs that that had been around the World Trade Center, and he arranged for us to get in a vehicle and drive down into the pit that was where the World Trade Center was, and they had built an artificial, well, a temporary road, and they were bringing things up, but we got to go down to what would have been the seventh sublevel, the bottom of the tower, and it was just a for me just imagining it standing in that dirt area in a hole seven stories deep and remembering what what it was like, and then in 2017 I went to the World Trade Center Museum and got to spend a little bit of time there, and of course everything had been rebuilt. The reflecting pool was there, and so on. But it was nothing like what I remembered from having been in the World Trade Center, and I walked around with someone who was able to be aware and describe what was where we were and what was above us, or what part of the building we were in as we walked through the complex. But of course, it was totally different. So it was it was such a strange feeling to experience all of that. But we did it, you know. And so now I've been to the museum, and actually there is a there's an animal exhibit in the basement, and Roselle's collar is is part of that exhibit. We donated that to oh Bob Ellis  1:03:50 really, oh really, oh God, I I was I was thinking that when I asked you that question earlier today, and I was thinking about that that has got to be remarkable, you know that that that's what touched me so much at the period. That the fact that the two of you were such a team, and I read everything that newspapers printed and watched. I guess there was some there was some CBS specials and so forth too, where you were interviewed, and it was it was just it was just absolutely amazing. Michael Hingson  1:04:21 Well, it is. you know, it is a an awe-inspiring sort of thing. And you know, people always say, you know, don't you feel guilty about surviving when so many people didn't? And and I said, no, I I didn't have any control over that. But what I do have control over is having been a survivor. What am I going to do about it? It's my responsibility to decide how I'm going to deal with moving forward after something like that. And of course, the opportunity opened to travel and speak, and so I've been doing it ever since. And I believe my job is. Is to educate people about what happened on September 11th, and let them know t

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What does America look like from inside the Oval Office, and what do you learn about leadership when you've actually run for President of the United States? I don't normally talk politics on this show, but when I got the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Ben Carson, I couldn't pass it up. This isn't a political conversation. It's a rare opportunity to hear from someone who's run for President and had a front-row seat inside the most powerful office in the world. Dr. Ben Carson has occupied seats very few human beings ever will. He went from growing up in poverty in Detroit to becoming one of the most accomplished neurosurgeons in the world, then stepped into an entirely different arena and ran for President of the United States. What surprised me in this conversation is that he told me he never really wanted to be President. He entered the race because he was deeply concerned about where he believed the country was heading and felt called to do whatever he could to make a difference. Along the way, he competed against Donald Trump, developed a friendship with him, and ultimately went on to serve as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Today, Dr. Carson gives us a rare look at what he saw from inside presidential politics and the highest levels of our government. I wanted to know what happens when the cameras turn off. What is it actually like inside an administration? What surprised him about being that close to the Oval Office? Dr. Carson talks about the competing personalities and opinions inside government, the intense energy required at that level of leadership, and why disagreement behind closed doors can actually be healthy. We also have a fascinating conversation about President Trump, including what Dr. Carson told him while they were still competing for the Republican nomination, why he believed Trump was going to become President, and what he observed working alongside him once he was in office. Whatever your politics are, this is a perspective very few people can give you firsthand. But what struck me most is the temperament Dr. Carson brought into an arena that rewards conflict. We talk about how divided the country has become and why he believes we've lost the ability to disagree with someone without treating them like an enemy. He shares why leadership requires listening to different viewpoints, why a "my way or the highway" mentality doesn't work in a country as diverse as ours, and why our ability to see each other as neighbors again may matter more than any political label. We also get into home ownership, the expectations of the next generation, AI, parenting in a rapidly changing technological world, and what he believes families can do instead of waiting for Washington to solve their problems. And then you hear the story behind the man. This calm, measured former presidential candidate was once an angry teenager who tried to stab another young man. The knife struck a metal belt buckle and broke. Dr. Carson went home, locked himself in a room, turned to God, and experienced a transformation that changed his entire future. As he told me, God took the knife out of the hand of an angry teenager and replaced it with a scalpel that would save lives. When you hear about his mother, his childhood, his faith, his journey into medicine, his run for President, and eventually his time inside a presidential administration, you begin to understand why his perspective on leadership is so different. 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With control of Congress on the line, a midterm convention in Dallas is shaking up traditional campaign strategy to rally low-turnout base voters. Fox News political analyst and convention host committee advisor Reince Priebus joins to detail how President Trump's presence is key to energizing working-class and rural voters, why razor-thin margins will decide key swing districts, and how the party plans to tie vulnerable Democrats to far-left messaging. Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, a look back at President George W. Bush's crisis management reveals the real-time decisions made as the nation came under fire. FOX News Contributor and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove joins to provide an intimate account of the tense hours aboard Air Force One, the scramble to secure the country, the last-minute preparations for the Oval Office address, and the unscripted Ground Zero bullhorn speech that rallied a grieving nation. PLUS, commentary by Karol Markowicz, Fox News contributor, columnist for the New York Post and FoxNews.com, bestselling co-author of Stolen Youth, and host of The Karol Markowicz Show — on the pushback against sending kids to Harvard and elite colleges, how higher education has turned into leftist indoctrination, and why more parents are saying "no thanks" to Ivy League schools. PHOTO CREDIT: AP PHOTO  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're hopping in the time machine back to May 2003! In this episode of Straight Outta Marvel, Kevin (@kevin27wrld) breaks down X2: X-Men United—the film that set the gold standard for comic book movie sequels.​We're laying out the entire chronological story, from Nightcrawler's legendary Oval Office raid and Magneto's plastic prison break to the dark, tragic motives of Colonel William Stryker and Lady Deathstrike. Plus, we dig into the craziest behind-the-scenes facts you won't believe actually happened—like professional mimes on set, set bicycles in a Sears warehouse, Logan's claw-licking cat glitch, and Hugh Jackman's sister pulling the ultimate Wolverine prank.​Finally, we analyze the tent scene between Logan and Mystique, break down all the hidden Marvel mutant names on Stryker's computer, and unpack the massive emotional impact of Jean Grey's sacrifice at Alkali Lake.​Hit that follow button, leave us a 5-star rating, and connect with the show on social @kevin27wrld!

Tim Naftali is a presidential historian who spent four years running the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. He's listened to thousands of hours of secret Oval Office recordings from Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson, and John F. Kennedy. Naftali joins Coleman to break down which president was actually the sharpest, walking through the different kinds of intelligence—tactical, strategic, emotional—that separated men like LBJ and Nixon from each other. They get into why presidents started taping themselves in the first place, and what those recordings actually reveal. Naftali also takes on the recent online rehabilitation of Nixon, the idea that he was a victim of the same deep state that took down Kennedy, and explains why that story falls apart once you look at what he was actually asking the CIA and FBI to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-- On the Show: -- Ron DeSantis yells at a protester while potential Republican primary candidates maneuvering for the 2028 election begin testing their chances -- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick uses hypothetical scenarios to justify missed economic growth targets and defend Donald Trump's tariffs -- Some Republican candidates are skipping the midterm convention because Donald Trump presents an electoral liability for competitive races -- Donald Trump claimed a friend at the DNC wore an ID chain containing his Social Security number, while asserting shoppers need ID to buy kiwis -- Donald Trump once again repeatedly slumps and drifts off to sleep during an active briefing inside the Oval Office -- Donald Trump rambles extensively about golfer Tiger Woods and his driver license problems during an Oval Office statement -- Lara Trump demands that elected Republicans provide complete personal loyalty to Donald Trump regardless of their own beliefs -- In a CNN debate, Adam Mockler attempted to focus on economic issues but Caroline Sunshine deflected to talk about the culture war and God -- On the Bonus Show: Exploring the possibility of a childless female president, gas prices are expected to set a new record, the White House is preparing for investigations, and much more...

The Pentagon is in open chaos and the man in charge is the reason. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll — a Ukraine hawk, a drone-defense innovator, and a close ally of JD Vance — just walked into the Oval Office, resigned to President Trump personally, and told him exactly why. Pete Hegseth has frozen flag officer promotions, is reportedly paying people inside the Pentagon to troll Americans on X, and is dragging senior leaders back to Washington for another culture war TED Talk while the Iran war goes sideways. Paul Rieckhoff has been warning about this since the confirmation fight, and on News Nation with Connell McShane he lays out why Hegseth is on thinner ice than anyone else in the cabinet. Then the map. Massachusetts just handed Ed Markey another term over Marine veteran Seth Moulton in a primary where more than 60% of the state's independents were shut out entirely. That's the rigged two-party system in miniature — a general election decided by a closed primary, and moderates left homeless while both parties race to their poles. But there's a counter-current worth watching: independent veteran Senate candidates Todd Achilles in Idaho, Brian Bengs in South Dakota, and Seth Bodnar in Montana are all looking more competitive by the week. This one is a fast, sharp read on what's collapsing at the Pentagon and what's rising in the Senate map. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Millions of American veterans are being locked out of primary elections in the country they served. See what we're doing to change that. -Visit Kalshi and trade on anything. Use code INDEPENDENT to get $25 when you trade $25. -Head to cozyearth.com and use the code AMERICANS for an exclusive 20% off. -Join Noble Mobile today and get a $100 bonus when you use code PAUL and stay a member for 2 months! -Join IVA and help us get independent veterans elected to office. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:03:35]Trump Ranks Himself Greatest President Above Washington, Lincoln, and FDR — Kennedy Center Weeping Willows Cut DownWillows planted to symbolize national mourning after JFK's assassination; administration says bad roots; the bad roots are in the Oval Office.────────────────────────────────────────[00:16:17]Trump Tore Up the USMCA — a Deal He Negotiated and Called "the Best Agreement We've Ever Made"US officials say they can change tariff policy irrespective of any agreement; he doesn't want a deal, he wants a fight.────────────────────────────────────────[00:18:50]Army Secretary Driscoll Resigned After Clashing With Hegseth — Reportedly Alone in Supporting the Iran WarCIA director called Netanyahu's intelligence farcical; Gabbard warned killing the Ayatollah would usher in a harder-line regime — all happened.────────────────────────────────────────[00:26:34]Trump Posted AI Videos of Himself Winning the Iran War — "Karg Island Has Been Blown to Smithereens"Iran struck US air bases in Jordan; oil prices rose again; Trump issued no statements on the real escalation — only posted fantasy AI slop.────────────────────────────────────────[00:27:00]Conscientious Objectors Are Surging — Service Members Say They Were Ordered to Bomb Civilian Infrastructure in IranOne cited orders to target civilian infrastructure, a Geneva Accord violation; another cited the Venezuela boat strikes that killed 210; "There's at least one innocent person I indirectly killed."────────────────────────────────────────[01:02:10]Noahide Law Conference in Jerusalem This November — Global Leaders to Establish the World Noahide MovementDisguised as anti-Semitism bills attacking the First Amendment; will J.D. Vance be there? Huckabee will be the keynote speaker.────────────────────────────────────────[01:07:37]RJC Boasts They Defeated Thomas Massey — J.D. Vance Pledges Allegiance to the Republican Jewish CoalitionRJC: "We played the lead role in taking out Congressman Massey." They don't need Trump — they'll find another goy.────────────────────────────────────────[01:44:04]Texas Gold Legal Tender Bill — Texans Can Deposit Precious Metals and Spend Them via Debit CardDeposits with the Texas Bullion Depository in Leander, electronic conversion at point of sale; it will change people's psychology toward real money.────────────────────────────────────────[01:49:07]One Common Trigger for Every Stock Market Crash Over 85 Years — Energy Supply DisruptionEvery major crash since 1956 is associated with energy disruption; the 1973 OPEC embargo sent stocks down 35%; Trump's Iran war is orders of magnitude larger.────────────────────────────────────────[01:49:47]The Great Taking: The UCC Was Quietly Changed to Put Brokerages as Secured Creditors Above YouIn a financial reset you will find you are too far down the creditor list to recover anything; done across most US states with almost no public attention. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:03:35]Trump Ranks Himself Greatest President Above Washington, Lincoln, and FDR — Kennedy Center Weeping Willows Cut DownWillows planted to symbolize national mourning after JFK's assassination; administration says bad roots; the bad roots are in the Oval Office.────────────────────────────────────────[00:16:17]Trump Tore Up the USMCA — a Deal He Negotiated and Called "the Best Agreement We've Ever Made"US officials say they can change tariff policy irrespective of any agreement; he doesn't want a deal, he wants a fight.────────────────────────────────────────[00:18:50]Army Secretary Driscoll Resigned After Clashing With Hegseth — Reportedly Alone in Supporting the Iran WarCIA director called Netanyahu's intelligence farcical; Gabbard warned killing the Ayatollah would usher in a harder-line regime — all happened.────────────────────────────────────────[00:26:34]Trump Posted AI Videos of Himself Winning the Iran War — "Karg Island Has Been Blown to Smithereens"Iran struck US air bases in Jordan; oil prices rose again; Trump issued no statements on the real escalation — only posted fantasy AI slop.────────────────────────────────────────[00:27:00]Conscientious Objectors Are Surging — Service Members Say They Were Ordered to Bomb Civilian Infrastructure in IranOne cited orders to target civilian infrastructure, a Geneva Accord violation; another cited the Venezuela boat strikes that killed 210; "There's at least one innocent person I indirectly killed."────────────────────────────────────────[01:02:10]Noahide Law Conference in Jerusalem This November — Global Leaders to Establish the World Noahide MovementDisguised as anti-Semitism bills attacking the First Amendment; will J.D. Vance be there? Huckabee will be the keynote speaker.────────────────────────────────────────[01:07:37]RJC Boasts They Defeated Thomas Massey — J.D. Vance Pledges Allegiance to the Republican Jewish CoalitionRJC: "We played the lead role in taking out Congressman Massey." They don't need Trump — they'll find another goy.────────────────────────────────────────[01:44:04]Texas Gold Legal Tender Bill — Texans Can Deposit Precious Metals and Spend Them via Debit CardDeposits with the Texas Bullion Depository in Leander, electronic conversion at point of sale; it will change people's psychology toward real money.────────────────────────────────────────[01:49:07]One Common Trigger for Every Stock Market Crash Over 85 Years — Energy Supply DisruptionEvery major crash since 1956 is associated with energy disruption; the 1973 OPEC embargo sent stocks down 35%; Trump's Iran war is orders of magnitude larger.────────────────────────────────────────[01:49:47]The Great Taking: The UCC Was Quietly Changed to Put Brokerages as Secured Creditors Above YouIn a financial reset you will find you are too far down the creditor list to recover anything; done across most US states with almost no public attention. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Vaccine skepticism and distrust of pharmaceutical companies long predated RFK, Jr.'s 2024 presidential campaign. But the distrust of mainstream medical authority has now grown so deep that the United States can no longer contain the spread of measles. The country's measles-vaccination rates have dropped below the threshold for herd immunity. Obviously, Trump's misleading vax ruminations from the Oval Office have not helped the matter. The New Yorker's Ruby Cramer discusses her reporting on one family's frightening medical experience after one parent fell down the MAHA rabbit hole. Plus: The administration has given Big Ag a pass, Democrats should try recapturing health-conscious voters, the overlooked case of an American shot by immigration thugs, and the surprising backstory of Kari Lake becoming ambassador to Jamaica. Ruby Cramer joins Tim Miller.show notes: "The Next Level" pod will be out later today Ruby's New Yorker piece, "The MAHA Custody Battle" Ruby's reporting on the preschool worker who was shot by Border Patrol Ruby on the DNC's Ken Martin "Eddington," the film Ruby referenced (and recommended by Sonny)  Bulwark LIVE: GOOD FIGHT TOUR with Tim, Sarah, Sam and JVL is coming to the Southeast in October. Tickets are on sale NOW. Head to TheBulwark.com/Events for details and to get your tickets.

Aaron McIntire covers President Trump ruling out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran when asked directly in the Oval Office. He covers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shutting down 270 commercial driving schools nationwide for training unqualified and non-English speaking drivers, and the growing public feud over data centers, including Vice President JD Vance's more measured take on utility costs. Aaron also covers a Massachusetts jury's lengthy deliberation in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, and Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's campaign event, where a woman reading a scripted endorsement appeared to grow faint mid-speech. He touches on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dismissing concerns about wealthy residents leaving the city, and Buc-ee's CEO Arch Aplin's comments on prioritizing conservative states for expansion. Aaron closes with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's blistering written response to Senator Elizabeth Warren over the U.S. currency intervention in Japan.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump holding a panicked Oval Office press conference as new satellite imagery reveals the damage to U.S. bases following Iran's strikes, while Trump escalates his threats against Iran and tries to project strength as the situation rapidly deteriorates. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump holding a panicked Oval Office press conference as new satellite imagery reveals the damage to U.S. bases following Iran's strikes, while Trump escalates his threats against Iran and tries to project strength as the situation rapidly deteriorates. Pre-order the new book from MeidasTouch, WTF America?!: The Way Out of This Hell and Back to Democracy, today: https://bit.ly/wtfamericayoutube Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump just signed an order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America — and he says it's official, effective immediately. Watch Pat break down the Oval Office map, the jab at Canada, and what the order actually changes. This is the same playbook as the Gulf of America. After talks with Ottawa collapsed, Trump put 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods and said Canadian officials are “nasty people” who charge American farmers 400% tariffs. The order directs Interior to put Lake America on U.S. maps and in the federal naming system. Trump's claim: The deepest water and most of the volume sit on the American side. He cannot make Canada use the name. Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected it. New York's governor says the state will not comply. Then Trump floated the next line: With a gulf and a lake, maybe the Atlantic or the Pacific is next. Pat also covered: They're blaming climate change for the Nepal-China glacier collapse Rest in peace, Peter Cullen — the voice of Optimus Prime is gone at 85 CNN's Dolly tribute used a Vegas impersonator — now they're apologizing to the family Kamala's midterm pitch: Vote, because she says the GOP is going to cheat Trump's new presidential rankings: He's “the greatest.” Reagan didn't make the chart; people have questions Is renaming the lake real leverage, or just trolling Ottawa? After the Gulf of America, would you actually start saying Lake America? If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:20 What is Dayparting? 04:18 CBC Says 9/11 was NOT a Terrorist Attack?! 06:03 Lake Ontario to be Renamed "Lake America" 07:54 President Trump on Renaming Locations 08:43 MapQuest Refuses to Update Location Names 14:01 Global Warming Hysteria 19:32 Update on AI OpenAI Hack 30:11 Gordon Sinclair Speech 37:09 Fat Five 51:46 NO ROOFERS, PLEASE! 56:21 Jill Biden on How President Joe Biden should be Remembered 1:00:57 Usha Vance on Whether JD Vance will Run for President 1:05:18 Debbie Dingell on Talking about Hasan Piker 1:07:33 Jamie Raskin on Abdul El-Sayed 1:09:35 Abdul El-Sayed Says 'Egypt is his Home'? 1:10:53 Abdul El-Sayed on Hasan Piker 1:12:15 Donald Trump's Ranking of U.S. Presidents 1:18:09 Trans Individuals Prone to Violence (also Grass is Green) 1:21:19 Lindsay Clancy Defense Attorney's Tone-Deaf Statement 1:23:27 Prosecutor's Closing Speech in Lindsay Clancy Trial 1:27:50 Ron DeSantis Unveils New Lady Columbia Statue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, President Trump, as Commander-in-Chief, made the decision to go to war with Iran and destroy their nuclear regime. Not Benjamin Netanyahu or anyone else. He did. But the Woke Reich neo-fascist isolationists can't accept that. In the past, Democrats and Republicans would have united behind this decision. Now, Democrats and Democratic Socialists on the left and the Woke Reich on the far right are undermining Trump and our troops. We know what the Iranian regime will do if they get their hands on nukes. We know they already fund terror groups all over the world. We know they push their ideology to the young, including right here in America. Right now, in the USA, weak governors allow fortress mosques to be built in our communities. In their hatred of Jews, the Woke Reich are ok with Iran and Putin. The Woke Reich are the modern-day appeasers of Hitler in the 1930s, but they don't have the integrity to admit it. Also, to serve in Congress is an immense honor, but then you have pigs like Eric Swalwell and Matt "No Pants" Gaetz who get elected. Then we have Jon Ossoff, running for reelection to the Senate, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth but trashes capitalism. He went after Trump over Iran and called assistant Natalie Harp and other aides "security blankets." Ossoff called his opponent Mike Collins and his supporters "White nationalists." Where was Jon when Joe Biden was curled up under the desk in the Oval Office? And name one thing he's done in the Senate? It's disgusting how people like Ossoff, Gaetz and Swalwell have conducted themselves while in office. Then, Prince Reza Pahlavi, son of the late Shah, was asked by a German journalist if he's an Israeli agent. He answered no but he's proud of his grandfather, who gave refuge to Jews while they were being burned in ovens in Germany. Pahlavi would be a great choice to lead an Iranian government-in-exile. Meanwhile, hardliners in the current regime have no intention of agreeing to any deal with the U.S. that doesn't give them control over the Strait of Hormuz. Russia, China and North Korean continue to pour weapons into Iran while we play defense. The regime is using this time to recalibrate and reinforce their police state. It's time to just finish them. Finally, a group of people that the Detroit Free Press describes as "anti-Muslim" held a protest ahead of a city council meeting in Dearborn, MI. The report wrote inflammatory statements about the protestors and said counter-protestors shouted antisemitic remarks. Democrats denounced the protest and expressed support for Muslims in Dearborn. Dems condemn hate, but where is the condemnation when there is crime and hate speech in New York directed at....Jews? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices