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The Majority Report with Sam Seder
2717 - Minnesota Sues Texas; Environmental Racism In Memphis w/ Keith Ellison, KeShaun Pearson

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 71:45


It's News Day Tuesday On today's program: The Supreme Court upholds a Trump executive order that restricts mail-in balloting just in time for the midterms. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins to discuss the SCOTUS ruling and the lawsuit he filed against Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro. KeShaun Pearson, Executive Director of Memphis Community Against Pollution joins to discuss the data center fight and the recent power outages in Memphis, TN. In the Fun Half: Hakeem Jeffries offers up some "real talk" on his meeting with Jared Kushner. Donald Trump says that everyone should want data centers in their community. Trump's approval rating continues to crater at a record pace. Abdul El-Sayed takes Jesse Watters to school while appearing on his Fox News' show. all that and more. 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: TREES.COM: Get 20% off your first purchase at Trees.com code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com. Please fill out this form to request Bryan to come to your town to do stand-up comedy @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

The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast
#219: Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ2PIA+ Community with Ethan Hansen-Pearson

The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 19:37


Ethan Hansen Pearson, AMFT, is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist serving clients across Los Angeles and California with a focus on LGBTQ2PIA+ teens, adults, and families. Ethan practices under the supervision of Isabella Laughlin, LMFT, CEDS, ATR-BC at a South Bay-based private practice specializing in eating disorders. His clinical work centers on the intersection of gender identity, body image, and trauma, with particular expertise supporting transgender and gender-expansive clients navigating complex relationships with food, embodiment, and self-compassion. In addition to his clinical work, Ethan co-founded California Pathways to Practice, a training symposium for early-career clinicians, and has presented on topics involving navigating higher levels of care in clinical practice. His professional mission is to support clients in reclaiming agency, reducing shame, and building lives rooted in authenticity, safety, and embodiment. We discuss topics including: The need to have body image and eating disorder support in the LGBTQ2PIA+ community How online apps harm body image the community Discovering true identity and being able to live life as you truly are Exploring what safety truly looks like Help clients build autonomy, confidence and self reliance   SHOW NOTES https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ethan-hansen-pearson-redondo-beach-ca/1659593 https://www.isabellalaughlin.com/ethan https://nomoregatekeeping.org  ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE "Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder". Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book "The Eating Disorder Trap", please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. "The Eating Disorder Trap" is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Nation of Jake
Hurricane Mongo - RACIST Storm?

Nation of Jake

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 114:29


The most racist storm of all time, according to Justin J. Pearson. HOURS after tens of thousands of Memphians lost power during a bow echo storm over the weekend, Pearson said, "Another majority Black, working class city left in the dark." How will Doug McGowan combat the damage done from the alt-right-ning storm? Also on the show: Enes Kanter gets kicked out of a WNBA game after a verbal battle on the court with a Chicago Sky player, a Georgia man has an APB for pocketing $30 he found in a Walmart, and Doug McGowan's update on how many are still out of power and when they will be back on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ocho Duro Parlay Hour (#ODPH)
CHRISTIAN WARD & JOHN J. PEARSON TALK THE PATRON (IGNITION PRESS)

Ocho Duro Parlay Hour (#ODPH)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 48:17


On this edition of FLZ presents: CHRISTIAN WARD & JOHN J. PEARSON swing through to talk about their haunting horror series THE PATRON (IGNITION PRESS)   FOLLOW CHRISTIAN AT : https://www.cjwardart.com/ FOLLOW JOHN AT: https://www.johnjpearson.co.uk/   For your must stop destination for New Comic Book Day reviews: https://www.fanlightzone.com/comics Find A Comic Shop at: https://findyourcomic.store/ Your favorite Digital Marketplace: https://neonichiban.com/ Find out more about COMICS! The Magazine: https://comicsthemagazine.com/ FOR ALL THINGS FLZ: https://linktr.ee/fanlightzone #comics #comicbooktalk #comicbook #thepatron #art #artcomic #horror #horrorcomic #christainward #johnjpearson #ignitionpress #whatnot #life #death #fame #fanlightzone  

Business Pants
L3 CEO out, SEC proposals out, Bezos philanthropy out, Zuck isn't cool

Business Pants

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 51:28


DR1THINGS WE MISSEDNERDY ESG STUFFL3Harris ousts CEO after investigation into conduct CARESL3Harris Technologies, the company that overhauled a Qatari plane now used as Air Force One, has replaced Christopher Kubasik as chairman and chief executive after an investigation determined he violated the defense contractor's code of conduct.Kubasik's alleged conduct didn't involve and has no impact on the Melbourne, Fla., company's financial reporting, controls, customer relationships or operational performance, L3Harris said Monday.The company didn't give details on when it received a report of the potential violation. With the aid of independent counsel, the board determined that Kubasik's removal would be in the company's best interest, L3Harris said. He will be allowed to retain and exercise some previously vested stock options but won't receive severance payments, benefits or accelerated stock-based awards.L3Harris Technologies Appoints Sam Mehta, Proven Aerospace and Defense Executive, as President and Chief Executive Officer“The Board determined that the Executive engaged in conduct that was not consistent with the values of the Company as outlined in its Code of Conduct.”Kubasik will still hold onto some of his options that can net him stock worth about $23 million, as well as more than 200,000 shares of stock in L3Harris that he already owns, valued at nearly $57 million. L3Harris has paid Kubasik compensation valued at $66.3 million during the past three years, including $25.6 million in fiscal 2025.The separation disclosure says the L3Harris board decided to reach a deal with Kubasik to get him to leave rather than trying to fire him for cause. Kubasik did not admit to any violation of the company code of conduct, and the deal expressively forbids any of the parties or their representatives from making public statements “inconsistent” with Monday's disclosure.Harvard reveals $2.2 billion SpaceX holding worth more than half its U.S. equity portfolio CARESBusting CEO Pay Curve in 2025, Musk Made Annual Salary of Average Tesla Worker Every 4.2 SecondsS&P 500 CEO pay jumps to record as Musk-inspired compensation plans spread: average S&P 500 CEO pay reached $340.1 millionUS SEC to keep hands off shareholder proposals, worrying activists CARESStaying Alive: ISS Continues Its Influence on 2026 Voting OutcomesISS recommended against fewer say-on-pay proposals than last year: 8.3% versus 9.2% in 2025.ISS supported fewer E&S proposals than in prior years, but investor votes more strongly tracked its recommendations. ISS backed 13% of social proposals in 2026, compared with 15% in 2025 and 46% in both 2023 and 2024. ISS supported 66% of governance shareholder proposals, up from 55% in 2025ISS opposed 3% of uncontested director nominees, up slightly from 2.5%.SEC data center ruling is removing a key guardrail from Nvidia's $500B AI financing push CARESA staff opinion from the SEC exempts some data center debt from Dodd-Frank risk retention rules, making AI infrastructure financing more attractive to sponsorsTreasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell CompaniesThe Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.25 groups urging Supreme Court to kill climate case have ties to oil companies, report saysA survey released Monday by the advocacy group Consumer Watchdog found that 25 of the 38 individuals and organizations that have filed friend of the court briefs on behalf of the industry have financial ties or other connections to the fossil fuel companies that are facing billions of dollars in potential damages for contributing to climate change. The report argues that many of briefs make “nearly identical legal arguments.”Activist Cevian calls for higher pay for UK board membersOne of Europe's largest activist investors, Cevian Capital, has called for higher pay for non-executive directors in UK boardrooms as part of efforts to revive growth at British companies and reverse the decline of the London market.The activist, which has stakes in companies including Smith & Nephew and Pearson, said that pay for non-executive directors (NEDs) should increase to attract and retain the best people including from international rivals. AI STUFFAnthropic is embedding invisible watermarks in Claude text and images CARESOpenAI's “Head of Ethics” Suddenly Leaves Company Under Mysterious Circumstances: Chloé Bakalar, less than a year after joining from Meta.OpenAI talent exodus raises ‘huge red flag' ahead of IPOCRO Denise DresserCOO Brad LightcapCEO of AGI Deployment Fidsji SImoChief Marketing Officer Kate Rouch Head of safety systems Johannes HeideckeAt least 12 executives in 2026Greg Brockman told CNBC the wave of senior exits is "not that atypical" and that scrutiny stems from OpenAI's high public profileBILLIONAIRE STUFFBob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Lakers for $12.5 billion CARES41-year-old Josh Kushner's World Cup privatization scheme fell apart. Then he became the Lakers co-owner days laterLiverpool owners sell minority stake to Jeff Bezos: hold option to purchase controlling stake in Liverpool per terms of deal CARESIt Seems Like Bill Gates' Daughter May Be in Serious Legal TroublePhoebe Gates (daughter of Bill Gates) and her shopping app startup, Phia, recently landed in hot water over allegations of a digital commission trick known as cookie stuffing.Cookie stuffing is essentially digital credit-stealing. An app secretly plants its tracking cookie into your browser without actually helping you find a deal or directing you to the websitePhia initially claimed the issue was an accidental software bug. However, leaked internal Slack messages showed Gates and her co-founder discussing auto-dropping cookies as far back as December to artificially boost revenueCookie stuffing isn't just breaking tech platform terms; US law treats it as federal wire fraudPhoebe Gates Took Secret Stanford Course on Controlling Society, Used It to Recruit for Her Startup That's Now Facing AccusationsMETA STUFFMeta faces ‘astronomical' consequences as legal fight reaches critical moment in California CARESThe trial involves a coalition of 29 state attorneys general in a unified case against Meta that was brought in 2023, and will be argued by lawyers representing California, Colorado, New Jersey and Kentucky. The stakes are enormous as leading government officials across the country push for Meta to be held accountable for allegedly violating federal and state laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, and various consumer protection statutes.Four state attorneys general are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties and changes to how Meta operates its platformsMEANWHILE: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for TeensMeta Caught Paying Nazis to Post on FacebookMeta was paying out-and-out neo-Nazis to post on Facebook, an investigation from Australia's ABC News found.These pages and individual creators posted content that appeared to be in clear violation of Facebook's own hate speech policies. Nonetheless, they were able to earn money on their posts through the platform's “Content Monetization” program — which is invitation-only.Zuckerberg's Yacht Allegedly 'Refused' Coast Guard Calls To Help Stranded Boat Despite Being 'Closer' Zuckerberg: AI's biggest risk is one entity with too much controlZuckerberg Says Meta Will Give Billions a 24/7 Personal Superintelligence, Lays Out AI Vision in Lengthy EssayZuckerberg brings back the floating battle barge to spar with UFC fighter Merab DvalishviliSEGUE ALERT: Zuckerberg's Manifesto About the Glorious Freedoms AI Will Bring Was Completely Contradicted by His Own CTO During a Company MeetingMeta CTO Dismisses Vacation Requests: 'It's Very Dumb' to Ask for More Time OffDuring a July Q&A with staff, CTO Andrew Bosworth shut down an employee who asked if AI productivity gains could be used to revive “Meta Days,” a cancelled holiday program that once allowed staff to take more days off a year.Bosworth was apparently appalled at the idea, saying that “I hope that what we do with our extra time is do even more and cooler stuff for the users who use our products every day … We got billions of people using our products every day. I get an extra hour. You know what I do with it? I put it into that.”The executive then dug his heels even further, personally insulting the staffer for asking about work-life balance: “Go to your parents and ask them: hey, like every time I get a chance to talk to my boss, ask me if I can have more days off. Ask your parents what they think of that as a career strategy.” BLOWHARD INDEXCEO of $49 billion AI company says it's ‘mind-boggling' people think you can work 38 hours a week, have work-life balance, and be successful SHUT UPBill Ackman agrees with Jeff Bezos: Being a great CEO can do more for the world than philanthropy SHUT UPCorcoran Group CEO says Gen Z's housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,' she advises SHUT UP SHUT UPOpenAI's CFO insists AI won't replace judgment SAY MOREOpenAI Warns AI Models Can Automate Cyberattacks and Exploit Security Vulnerabilities SHUT UPSam Altman thinks working at Goldman Sachs ‘sounds unbelievably terrible now' and admits he was ‘peer pressured' into accepting an internship there SAY MORESam Altman says 4 years could be too long for college: ‘The way the world has evolved, college just shouldn't be as long as it is' SAY MOREKalshi's 30-year-old CEO says most business advice is ‘trash'—he doesn't read management books or listen to podcasts: ‘I'm gonna make it up as I go' SAY MOREParamount demands $1.9 billion from states, citing Warner deal delays SHUT UPAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI writes 60% of its code—and sustaining ‘founder mode' is the key to winning in the age of AI SHUT UPFar-Right UK Politician Says People Should ‘Enjoy' Climate Change SAY MOREIn 1992, Richard Tice started working for the housebuilding and commercial property company founded by his grandfather, The Sunley Group. Tice was its joint chief executive officer (CEO) for 14 years before leaving the company in 2006.Mark Cuban tells Ro Khanna 'you don't understand business,' threatens investment shift over billionaire tax SHUT UPPEOPLE/THINGS NOT TO HATE?MacKenzie Scott has given away $26 billion and rarely speaks publicly. Now she's releasing a novel—but you won't find it on Amazon DON'T HATEAmazon's New AI Data Center Is So Enormous That It Appears It Will Become the Largest Single Source of Pollution in the United StatesBernie Sanders asked the leading AI CEOs to pause development. DON'T HATEUS firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke' threats thrived DON'T HATEFrance bans unsolicited telemarketing calls DON'T HATECards Against Humanity Unveils 'Sad Little Bitch' Elon Musk Monument Near Texas Starbase DON'T HATEGen Z is bringing pen and paper back to the workplace

Classic Ghost Stories
The Face by E F Benson

Classic Ghost Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 66:33


London, in the full weight of a June heatwave. The kind of golden, breathless afternoon that makes a fortunate woman feel especially fortunate. And Hester Ward is fortunate. She knows it. A husband she adores, two children, a house that runs exactly as it should — she has never had cause to wish for anything else, and she is grateful for it, in the quiet, unshowy way of someone who has never really been tested. Until something from very long ago reaches forward and taps her on the shoulder. Something she had put away so completely she'd almost convinced herself it was never real. A half-remembered thing from childhood, stirring now in the middle of the night. She stops sleeping. She starts watching the dark corners of rooms. Her doctor is kind, practical, entirely unworried. Nerves, he tells her — the heat, nothing more. What she needs is rest, and quiet, and a change of scene. A little village on the East Anglian coast, away from London, away for a while even from her husband. Somewhere she can put it all behind her. She goes because she means to get well. E.F. Benson's The Face. *Publication: "The Face" first appeared in Hutchinson's Magazine in February 1924, and was collected four years later in E.F. Benson's Spook Stories* (Hutchinson & Co., 1928). *About the author: Edward Frederic Benson (1867–1940) was an English novelist best known for his comic Mapp and Lucia series, but across four decades he also wrote dozens of ghost stories — his own term for them was "spook stories" — placed regularly in magazines like Pearson's and The Illustrated London News*. I now have an archive where you can find stories more easily. https://www.classicghost.com/the-archive/ Find Stories More Easily

The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast
Jon Larson & Boyd Pearson: Oral History Interview

The Oregon Wine History Archive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 88:09


This interview is with Jon Larson & Boyd Pearson of Redolent Wine Company. In this interview, the two discuss bonding over wine and starting their own brand.Jon & Boyd talk about first meeting in 2008 when Boyd and his wife moved to Portland. Boyd moved across the street from Jon and Jon noticed they disposed of a lot of wine bottles. With a huge interest in fermentation, Jon became friends with Boyd and they started talking about wine. Jon knew the fermentation and Boyd knew wine and sales. After a friend had some extra fruit, the neighbors decided they were going to make some wine, something they had many conversations about on Jon's porch.The friends discuss the development of Redolent and their unique style of wine. Jon & Boyd picked the name “Redolent” because it essentially means a smell or taste that brings back a memory. Jon describes it as “tater tots are redolent of grandma's house.” Although they were originally worried people wouldn't be able to pronounce it, the name reflects how they want their wines to be redolent of the fruit it was made with. Redolent wines are made with fruit that was picked early. The two enjoy the delicate nature of these wines and the ability to drink more of it. Redolent released its first vintage in 2015 as a small project between friends who would be happy even if the wine didn't sell because that meant they could drink it themselves.Later in the interview, Jon & Boyd talk about their plans and aspirations for the future. As of this interview, Jon & Boyd still have day jobs and Redolent is their side project. The dream is to make Redolent their full-time gig and have their wines age well over time. Even if that doesn't happen, the two would be happy to just simply keep hanging out and drinking wine together.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at Jon's house in Portland on August 7, 2026.

LaunchPod
Speedrunning $0 to $180M: The Intrapreneur's Playbook | Gaurav Jaiswal, VP Product (ex-Pearson, SAP)

LaunchPod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 24:08


Everyone loves to romanticize the founder who starts from zero. But most successful product and digital leaders will likely find themselves using a slightly different flavor of that skill: intrapreneurship — building something new inside an established company...whether it be a business unit, go-to-market approach, product, or other. Gaurav Jaiswal has done exactly this several times. At SAP, he co-founded SAP Digital, a B2B2C business built to let anyone in the world discover, try, and buy SAP products — taking it from zero to $180 million in just a couple of years. Most recently, as VP of Digital Product at Pearson, he did it again, launching a subscription e-textbook product from idea to market in six months, and scaling to $65 million in just about 2 years. In this episode, Gaurav shares: How he got SAP's board to approve an entirely new business unit in just six months, and the framework he used to get market traction just as quickly How he took those lessons to Pearson, a 150-year-old publishing company, and helped turn it into one that runs like a software business And why building inside a public company is a trade — you get the brand and customer base built in, but you're on the hook for the full legacy culture and scrutiny that comes from operating in a larger, established company Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravjaiswal/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Gaurav's digital product origin story 05:43 Scaling to 180M ARR 06:52 Gaurav's four P's framework 14:54 Launching Pearson+ and scaling 19:46 The importance of intraprenuership 23:31 Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com.Special Guest: Gaurav Jaiswal.

The Kevin Karius Show
The Tom Gazzola Show - Aug. 11th, 2026 - Zack Pearson

The Kevin Karius Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 13:21


During Hour 1 Zack Pearson from the Bear Report joined the show previewing the Chicago Bears' season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in Manufacturing
Rotted Fish Sauce Removed; Magellan's Odd Bankruptcy; Pearson's Closes Candy Factory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 280

Today in Manufacturing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 65:43


The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).Have you ever tried changing your tires at 100 MPH? This week's episode is brought to you by Epicor and a new podcast about how to win a  manufacturing race that never stops.Pressured by constant disruption, workforce challenges, and increasing operational complexity, manufacturing frontlines must operate like a Formula 1 pit crew to win — moving with speed, precision, and consistency.In this new podcast, Epicor's Thom Smith offers practical strategies and real examples of how high performers persevere through intense change and competition.Watch and listen to "Changing Tires at 100 MPH" right now.Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory- Ohio Aerospace Plant Files for Bankruptcy- Rotten Fish Sauce That Has Long Stunk Up a Small Canadian Town Is Finally Being RemovedIn Case You Missed It- The Passwords Most Likely to be Breached- John Deere, UAW ‘Half a Billion Dollars' Apart in Contract Extension Clash- The Tesla Salvage Boom: What Happens to High-Tech Cars After a Total Loss Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

Nextgen Planners
Laura Pearson Part 2: Building a Business That Scales

Nextgen Planners

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 37:54


What does it really take to scale a financial planning firm?In part two of our conversation with Laura Pearson, founder of Storeton Rose, we explore the systems, people and leadership decisions that have fuelled the firm's growth.Laura shares how client experience has become their biggest marketing channel, why hiring the right people matters more than hiring the most experienced, and the challenges every founder faces as a business grows beyond them.We also discuss how AI is changing recruitment, building a high-performance culture, and the operational rhythms that keep the business moving.In this episode:Why client experience drives referralsBuilding a team that can scale with the businessThe founder bottleneck and knowing when to let goHow AI is changing hiring decisionsCreating systems that support long-term growthLeadership lessons from scaling Storeton RoseWhether you're building your first advice firm or leading a growing business, this episode is packed with practical insights from someone who's doing it today.

Arizona's Morning News
Stacy Pearson, Democratic Political Consultant

Arizona's Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 6:52


Democratic political consultant Stacy Pearson joins Arizona’s Morning News to talk about Governor Hobbs picking John Giles for lieutenant governor. 

Arizona's Morning News
Stacy Pearson, Democratic Political Consultant

Arizona's Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 6:35


Democratic Political Consultant, Stacy Pearson, joined Arizona's Morning News to talk about Hobbs' new pick for lietenant governor, John Giles.

Lori & Julia's Book Club
Julia Almost Gets Shipwrecked & Lori Takes Her Dress Shopping | Ep. 87

Lori & Julia's Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 60:33


Julia's wedding countdown continues as Lori takes her dress shopping, we share our new "dancer names," and debate whether THC drinks are replacing wine. Plus, a Red Cross blood shortage, a near boating disaster, Minnesota's nursing home wine law, Billie Jean King earns a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and Julia has a message for Jessica Pegula. We also share our latest TV and book recommendations—including Ride or Die, Ted Lasso, My Life with the Walter Boys, The Shards, I Will Find You, and more—plus Dolly Parton's Broadway musical, Pearson's Candy's uncertain future, Real Housewives, and Denise Richards' revealing interview with Bunnie XO.00:00 – Three week wedding countdown!00:50 – Lori takes Julia shopping for a new mother-of-the-groom dress10:28 – What's your dancer name?12:29 – Red Cross blood shortage & why donating matters15:26 – Wine drinking is down!16:54 – A follow up on Lori's mushroom story18:08 – Boat trouble & getting stranded on the lake26:16 – Minnesota nursing homes & the wine law change28:26 – Billie Jean King earns a Hollywood Walk of Fame star30:10 – Tennis talk, including Jessica Pegula31:47 – What we're watching & reading: *Ride or Die*, *Ted Lasso*, *The Shards*, *Sterling Point* & *Furious*37:51 – Book recommendations: *Whistler*, *The Hypnotist* & *Helpless*46:23 – Dolly Parton's Broadway musical & a Bob Dylan quote48:08 – Pearson's Candy closes in St. Paul52:35 – Reality TV & *The Real Housewives*57:45 – Denise Richards interview with Bunnie XOTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:InVision Distinctive Eyewear: https://www.invision-optical.com/Borton Overseas: https://www.bortonoverseas.com/loriandjulia/Twin Cities Closet Company: https://www.tcclosets.com/ CONNECT WITH USInstagram: @loriandjuliaTikTok: @loriandjuliaListen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: loriandjulia.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hub Dialogues
Are today's graduates ready for an AI-powered workforce?

Hub Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 25:29


Jessica Biga-Wadstein, Canada's country head at Pearson, and Coral Kennett, AWS Canada's provincial government and education leader, discuss their collaborative research on AI readiness in Canada's workforce. They distinguish between AI skills gaps and readiness gaps, arguing that technical proficiency alone is insufficient—graduates need human capabilities like judgment, adaptability, and strategic intelligence to work effectively alongside AI. The conversation explores "pace friction" between rapidly evolving technology and slower-moving educational institutions, emphasizing the need for stronger partnerships between academia and employers to co-design practical, applied learning experiences.This episode is presented in partnership with Pearson.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer and EditorSean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IEN Radio
LISTEN: 117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory

IEN Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 1:55


A candy company whose origins pre-date the Great Depression made a disappointing announcement last week.After 117 years in business, Pearson's Candy Company will close its Minnesota factory.According to reports, Pearson's - operating as St. Paul Candy Company - completed a WARN filing to notify the state that it would be cutting 80 jobs in September because it lacks the funding to continue operating its St. Paul plant.Pearson's is perhaps best known for the Salted Nut Roll – a peanut and nougat confection that was invented during the Depression to serve as a sweet treat that was also filling, all for the price of a nickel.Other favorites produced by the plant over the years include the Nut Goodie, Bun Bar, and Mint Patty.The company changed hands many times throughout its century-plus in operation, and its been producing its goods from this specific St. Paul plant since 1959.Most recently, a 2023 merger placed Pearson's under the Promise Confections umbrella of companies, which means production of these long-standing sweets could be moved to another facility within the group, though it's unclear at this time what - and whether - that happens.Former Pearson's maintenance director Scott Kieland told Minnesota Public Radio that the continuous slate of private equity owners had failed to invest adequately in the aging plant.Alex Allen, a former Pearson's VP, added that increasing production and ingredients costs made the closure feel “a little bit… inevitable” and that even the biggest companies in this space were feeling those same pressures.#cybersecurity, #infosec, #cybersecurityawareness, #ethicalhacking, #hacking, #cyberattack, #datasecurity, #networksecurity, #informationsecurity, #cybercrime, #tech, #technology, #ai, #ransomware, #malware, #cloudsecurity, #zerotrust, #phishing, #soc, #cyberdefense, #itsecurity, #cybernews, #security, #penetrationtesting, #digitalsecurity

MPR News Update
Vance Boelter due in court Monday for first appearance on state charges

MPR News Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 5:05


The man serving life in federal prison for killing former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is due in Hennepin County court Monday afternoon to make his first appearance on state charges. Last month a judge handed Vance Boelter two consecutive life terms plus 40 years under the terms of a plea deal that spared the 59-year-old a possible federal death sentence.About 50 people protested on Summit Avenue in St. Paul Sunday ahead of Mayor Kaohly Her's planned homeless encampment closures. The first one is scheduled Wednesday at Pig's Eye Park. City officials say St. Paul is investing $1 million into additional housing, but there isn‘t enough housing to immediately shelter those who will be displaced this week.Small business owners in northeastern Minnesota told their state legislators Friday that the wildfires that have been burning in and around the Boundary Waters for almost a month now, are having a “disastrous” impact on their bottom lines. One canoe outfitter says he lost 98 percent of his revenue in July due to cancellations. Other business owners said they've suffered losses of at least 40 percent, and for some it's much more as the wildfires shut almost everything down during the peak of a relatively short tourism season.80 workers are to be laid off as Pearson's Candy Company closes its St. Paul facility in September. The company is famous for its Salted Nut Rolls and Nut Goodies. The company is over 100 years old. It started as a family business, but has changed owners three times in the past 15 years.A new law took effect Saturday aimed at decreasing food waste and boosting food shelf inventory. Minnesota law says stores can't sell eggs past their quality assurance date, which is four to six weeks after the egg was packed. But those eggs can still be safe to eat. Republican Rep. Andrew Myers sponsored a bill this year to let stores donate unsold eggs.Northeast Minnesota wildfires causing disastrous economic impacts to tourism industryPearson's Candy Company to shut down St. Paul plant

Minnesota Now
‘That job changed my life‘: Former Pearson's employee reflects on her days on the candy line

Minnesota Now

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 6:35


In one neighborhood of St. Paul, the smell of nuts and caramel sometimes wafts through the air. But not for long. On Friday, Pearson's Candy Company told state officials it plans to shut down the factory. It's been making candy on West Seventh for 67 years. Eighty employees will lose their jobs. The company said the plant is no longer financially sustainable. But it may find a new manufacturer for its famous products like the Salted Nut Roll. St. Paul resident Traci Travis worked at the Pearson's factory for about eight years in the early 2000s. She joined Minnesota Now and spoke to guest host Kelly Gordon about her time on the job.

Minnesota Now
Minnesota Now: Aug. 3, 2026

Minnesota Now

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 53:47


People living at the encampment at Pig's Eye Park in St. Paul have until Wednesday to leave. That's when the city says it will clear the site. We'll hear from one group working to support people there and plan for what's next. Dozens of Minnesota cities are trying to shore up their water systems after a cyberattack last week. A cybersecurity expert explains what made these systems vulnerable.And county workers in Chisago County are still at the picket line in what has become the longest county worker strike on record in Minnesota. And it's impacting resident's social services.Plus, we'll talk to a former employee at Pearson's the company behind the beloved Salted Nut Rolls, after news that the St. Paul factory is shutting down.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Sycamore” by Pit Stop and our Song of the Day was “$mile” by Karate Chop Silence.

Bearded Comic Bro Comic Podcast
Interview with John J. Pearson (artist for The Patron and The Smart Division)

Bearded Comic Bro Comic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 33:47


Bearded Comic Bro got to sit down and talk with John J. Pearson who is the artist behind The Patron, The Smart Division, Mindset and so many more.  Make sure you watch the video and check out all the links below that we mention in the video.Pateron Link: https://www.patreon.com/cw/johnjpearsonFollow John on Social Media Instagram: @johnjpearsonBluesky: @johnjpearson.bsky.social

Weekly Dish on MyTalk
FULL SHOW 8/1: Is Girl Dinner Out? Pearson's Closing, Food Trends of 2026: Will Pickles, Cottage Cheese, and or Dot Cakes Survive?

Weekly Dish on MyTalk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 87:40


The Weekly Dish delivers the latest of restaurant closures, including the beloved Pearson's. They later dive into the food trends of 2026 and debate whether girl dinner is out. Will pickles, cottage cheese, and dot cakes stay until 2027.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Henry Lake
Politics Season, A Minnesota Staple Gets Cut, and Kicking It Out of Bounds

Henry Lake

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 36:49


Are we good with how political campaigns run in general? Steve Thomson and producer Jonathan Lowe give their thoughts. We hear the sad news about Pearson's candies. Then, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reverses course on the decision he made earlier in the week.

The Comic Source Podcast
How AI Could Create the Perfect Crime | Zack Kaplan & John J. Pearson Talk Smart Division

The Comic Source Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 38:47


Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every industry—but what happens when criminals start using it to commit the perfect crime? Writer Zack Kaplan and Eisner Award-winning artist John J. Pearson join Jace to discuss Smart Division, their new sci-fi thriller from Dark Horse Comics. They talk about building a story around AI-assisted crime, designing two detectives with completely different worldviews, creating traditional painted artwork in a technology-driven story, and why this series feels frighteningly close to reality. If you enjoy grounded science fiction, crime thrillers, and comics that explore where technology could take us next, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource Creator Links Zack Kaplan: https://zackkaplan.com John J. Pearson: https://www.instagram.com/johnjpearson https://www.patreon.com/johnjpearson 00:00 Introduction 01:20 What Is The Smart Division? 06:35 Reuniting After Mindset 09:15 Creating the Painted Art Style 12:35 AI, Crime and Giving Up Control 19:05 Designing Will and Stevie 28:10 Two Opposing Worldviews 31:05 The Opening Page and Meaning Behind the Title 35:25 Which Character Do They Relate To? 37:05 Where to Follow the Creators

ABA on Call
CentralReach "ABA On Call" Season 8 Ep 7: Parenting Problems Through a Behavior Analytic Lens

ABA on Call

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 30:55


In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz respond to two real parenting questions drawn from social media. First, they examine the common misconception that reinforcement and bribery are the same, clarifying the behavioral principles underlying reinforcement, incentives, schedules of reinforcement, and the Premack Principle. They then analyze a complex family situation in which young children consistently seek one parent while rejecting the other, demonstrating how behavior analysts use objective data, motivating operations, attention, and reinforcement contingencies to understand and address challenging family dynamics. Throughout the discussion, the hosts illustrate how behavior analysis provides compassionate, practical, and evidence-based solutions to everyday parenting concerns. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:  Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.  Michael, J. (1982). Distinguishing between discriminative and motivational functions of stimuli. Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 37(1), 149–155. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1982.37-149 Michael, J. (1993). Establishing operations. The Behavior Analyst, 16(2), 191–206. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03392623 Premack, D. (1959). Toward empirical behavior laws: I. Positive reinforcement. Psychological Review, 66(4), 219–233. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0040891  

Planet Normal
The case of Essex police vs Allison Pearson and the co-pilots victory

Planet Normal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 58:37


You can watch this episode in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hjoyImW6a8sThis week's journey in the rocket of right thinking opens with an exclusive announcement from co-pilot Pearson in her case against the Essex police and Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst.Back in November 2024 Allison received a visit from Essex police regarding a year old post on the social media platform X. Mr Hirst later appeared on LBC and veered into making personal claims against Allison and the situation, for which he has now apologised.Liam discusses Andy Burnham's first 10 days and amongst the ‘maybe this' or ‘maybe that' promises of the new Prime Minister, wonders when he will start acting like a statesman and wear a shirt when meeting world leaders; as his meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy seemed a casual T-Shirt affair.Joining your co-pilots is science writer and former member of the house of Lords, Matt Ridley, who tells your co-pilots why the claim that climate change is the only reason for wild fires, is only a fraction of the real story….HighlightsPlanet Normal: The case of the Essex police vs Allison Pearson and the co-pilots victoryAllison updates on her case against Essex policeLiam breaks down the Burnham bounce promisesMatt Ridley on the raging wildfires in Europe and across the globeSign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor |Read Allison ‘We want a properly dressed statesman in No 10, not a mate‘: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/28/britain-want-statesman-ino-10-not-mate/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ | Read Liam: ‘Burnham is oblivious to the looming oil shock'https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/07/26/burnham-is-oblivious-to-the-looming-oil-shock/ |Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Liam's Substack: https://liamhalligan.substack.com/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast
Episode #340: Creating Transparent Learning Experiences with AI

The Higher Ed Geek Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 35:12


For this week's episode, Dustin speaks with Jenny Maxwell of Superhuman about the evolving relationship between AI and academic integrity in higher education. They explore how institutions can move beyond viewing AI as a threat and instead embrace more transparent, collaborative approaches that help students learn with AI while maintaining trust, accountability, and meaningful assessment practices. Jenny also highlights Grammarly Authorship, which provides visibility into how students create and revise their work, shifting the focus from AI detection to understanding the learning process itself. Guest Name: Jenny Maxwell, GM/SVP, Superhuman for Education Guest Social: LinkedIn Guest Bio: Jenny Maxwell has more than 15 years of experience in the education/ed-tech space and over 20 years of experience in sales and leadership. Before joining Superhuman, Jenny led the higher education team at Pearson, the world's largest education content provider. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real America with Dan Ball
7/24/26 -- Dan Ball W/ Mike Collins, Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, Pearson Sharp, David Pollack, Ethan Forhetz.

Real America with Dan Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 53:31 Transcription Available


Hip-Hop Can Save America
Capturing Hip-Hop's Golden Era: Martin Pearson and Devril Weeks on Art, Archives, and Authenticity

Hip-Hop Can Save America

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 51:04


Two British outsiders found themselves in the middle of Hip Hop, just as it was exploding into a global force, capturing raw, unfiltered moments with legends like Ice Cube, Ice-T, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Snoop Dogg before they became household names. Discover how Martin Pearson and Deverill Weekes navigated wild photoshoots, uncovered hidden political commentary, and assembled their one-of-a-kind book from long ago archives. If you love music, nostalgia, or back stories behind hip-hop's biggest names, you'll dig this conversation!---If you're looking for Hip Hop news with context, history, and care, you're in the right place.

First Presbyterian Church Kingsport, TN
July 26, 2026 "150 Days till Christmas" by Rev. Russ Pearson

First Presbyterian Church Kingsport, TN

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 17:41


100x Entrepreneur
Why Even With Great Products AI Startups Lose with 3x Founder Mahesh Ram, ex-Zoom AI

100x Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 71:32 Transcription Available


What does a founder learn from watching the CEO of a 32 billion dollar company make his biggest AI bets from the inside?Mahesh Ram has built and sold three companies. Thomson Reuters acquired his first, GlobalEnglish went to Pearson after teaching English to more than ten million people at companies like IBM and HP, and Solvvy, one of the first conversational AI companies, was bought by Zoom in 2022. He then spent two and a half years heading AI products at Zoom, sitting beside founder Eric Yuan as the company raced Microsoft into the AI era.In this conversation, Mahesh takes apart the three decisions that put Zoom ahead. Eric refused to charge for AI Companion because he believed everyone in the world should have AI, he publicly promised to never train models on customer data; and he built a model-agnostic layer instead of betting the company on any single lab. Zoom shipped weeks before Microsoft Copilot. Mahesh also shares the operating habits that made it possible, from the five-part rule Eric demands on every decision to the radical transparency that turned his own team into owners.He is just as direct about the question every founder now asks: whether OpenAI or Anthropic will simply take their market. He answers that the model companies cannot see the hundreds of custom applications running quietly inside every enterprise, so the durable business is the one that owns the messy, multi-party workflows they will never touch. On the wider fear that AI will kill SaaS, he thinks the shift is real but that Silicon Valley badly overestimates how fast it arrives, which leaves a huge opening for founders willing to go out and become the educators their market trusts.He closes on what he has learned selling three companies, why the best ones are bought and never sold, and the community of Indian origin founders he now runs that grew from three hundred people to more than two thousand in a single year.If you are excited about building enduring AI and software companies, this episode is for you.00:00 - Trailer01:27 - The three time founder who keeps destroying complexity03:08 - Two billion people learning English with no teacher04:45 - Building conversational AI before anyone knew what AI was07:21 - How Zoom came to acquire Solvvy11:08 - Working with Eric Yuan, a true force of nature13:43 - The three bold AI bets that beat Microsoft to market15:09 - Why Eric made Zoom's AI free and refused to touch your data17:29 - The five part rule Eric demands on every decision21:25 - Radical transparency: share everything except one thing23:32 - What Mahesh would build differently today29:05 - The moat question: how do you survive OpenAI and Anthropic35:33 - What Claude and OpenAI can never see inside a company41:01 - Will AI kill SaaS? And why Silicon Valley is too early42:25 - Become the educator: the biggest opening for founders45:39 - The Indian founder community that 10x'd in a year52:43 - Where the founder DNA actually came from1:00:42 - Why he has no regrets building Solvvy too early1:01:57 - What actually gets a startup acquired1:05:14 - Why you keep the acquisition circle very tight1:07:47 - The real job in enterprise sales: get your buyer promoted-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the centre of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us Fan Mail

Unpacked by AFAR
Asheville History and the Making of a Mountain City | The Travel Guide

Unpacked by AFAR

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 31:53


Welcome to the first stop on our five-part audio guide to Asheville, North Carolina. And where better to start than at the beginning? In this episode of Unpacked by Afar, host Aislyn Greene sets out on foot to trace Asheville history from the ground up, and to answer a simple question: How did a remote, hard-to-reach valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains become one of the most creative small cities in America? Aislyn's first guide reveals the deep Asheville history hiding in plain sight downtown. There are the ancient mountains and rivers, the Cherokee crossroads that predated the city by thousands of years, the rowdy cattle-drive era that gave the town its early reputation, and the arrival of the railroad in 1880, which brought the Vanderbilts, the Groves, and the money that built landmarks like the Grove Arcade. From there, Aislyn drives out to the Biltmore Estate, America's largest privately owned home, to meet Chase Pickering, a fifth-generation member of the Vanderbilt family. He shares what it was like to grow up on the estate, and why stewardship and sustainability still shape the property today. But no honest telling of Asheville history is complete without the Black community that helped build the city, including Biltmore itself. Aislyn rides through the historically Black neighborhoods of Eagle Street and Burton Street with DeWayne Barton of Hood Huggers, meets community elder Clifford Cotton, grandson of the pioneering entrepreneur E.W. Pearson, and hears a song from Asheville artist Virtuous. It all adds up to a rich piece of cultural travel and the story of how Asheville became Asheville: a place ringed by mountains where people have both passed through and put down deep roots. Consider this your starting point for planning Asheville travel, and your first look at one of the South's most distinctive travel destinations. It's also your reminder that the best trips start with knowing where to go and why a place is the way it is. Unpacked by Afar is a travel podcast that unpacks one destination at a time. This Asheville audio guide continues across four more episodes, so look for the rest of the series waiting in the feed. GUESTS Tebbé Davis, guide and storyteller, Asheville By Foot walking tours Chase Pickering, Vice President of Guest Experience at the Biltmore Estate, and fifth-generation Vanderbilt family member DeWayne Barton, founder, Hood Huggers Clifford Cotton, community elder and grandson of E.W. Pearson, Burton Street Community Center Virtuous, songwriter and performing artist PLACES WE VISITED//WHERE WE STAYED Grove Arcade Biltmore Estate Eagle Street Basilica of Saint Lawrence Burton Street Community Center Peace Gardens & Market Stay: AutoCamp Asheville, Airstream lodging on the river Stay: The Windsor Boutique Hotel, apartment style lodging downtown CHAPTERS (00:00) Welcome to Asheville (01:05) The oldest mountains in the world (02:40) A Cherokee crossroads and the “Las Vegas” of the 1800s (05:00) Inside the Grove Arcade (10:40) The Vanderbilts and the Biltmore Estate (12:10) Chase Pickering on five generations at Biltmore (17:50) The Black community that built Asheville (19:00) Riding with Hood Huggers through Burton Street (21:40) E.W. Pearson's legacy and the Royal Giants (24:40) The Peace Gardens Sculpture Park (27:15) How Asheville became Asheville MORE FROM AFAR Asheville Travel Guide Immerse Yourself in Asheville's Culturally Diverse Experiences 10 Travel Itineraries for Exploring Asheville Your Way (including a music itinerary led by Virtuous) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That Was Us
Yasu Tanida and Us | Cinematographer

That Was Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 68:04


This week on That Was Us, we're beyond excited to welcome cinematographer Yasu Tanida, the visionary behind the distinctive look of This Is Us. Yasu takes us behind the camera to reveal how he helped create the show's signature visual language, from its soft and nostalgic aesthetic to the intimate handheld style that made viewers feel like they were living alongside the Pearson family. In this episode, Yasu chats about: * How he developed the iconic visual style of This Is Us and why the show was designed to feel like a memory * The handheld camerawork and lens choices that helped create intimacy with the Pearson family * Working to “detune” lenses and create the soft, dreamy glow seen throughout the series * The role color palette, framing, and composition play in creating the show's nostalgic tone * Why the camera often sits outside rooms, quietly observing the characters * Collaborating with the lighting team to create beautiful images * The technical considerations of lighting different skin tones * His philosophy that actors and story always come first * Creating efficient lighting setups that allow scenes to flow naturally * Spending time in the editing room with Dan Fogelman to learn the visual “language” of the show and refine his storytelling instincts * How he pushed the signature This Is Us look even further on Paradise and other projects And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Thanks to Article for sponsoring this podcast! Article is offering our listeners $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. To claim, visit https://www.article.com/discount/twu and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. - Get a $49 annual membership with promo code podcast at https://www.shipt.com/offer. Terms apply. - Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to https://baskandlatherco.com and use code TWU for 20% off. -------------------------

Minnesota Now
As wildfires burn, Minnesota writer reflects on grief from seeing impacts of flames

Minnesota Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 10:01


As wildfires continue to burn across northeastern Minnesota, many people are worried about the smoke and air quality, as well as the danger to communities and the damage left behind.But for many who love the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the north woods, there's another overwhelming feeling: grief. Grief over watching a place filled with memories, traditions and a sense of peace change before their eyes. And not knowing when, or how, it will recover. Duluth-based nature writer Stephanie Pearson experienced that firsthand. She was forced to evacuate a canoe trip in the Boundary Waters because of the fires. She just published an essay about it in Outside Magazine. Pearson spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about her piece.

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons
Sunday 19th July 2026 (AM) Rev Andy Pearson on Psalm 23:5

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 35:15


Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

Clark County Today News
Clark County Weekly: Ballot, Motocross & Pearson Field

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026


Initiative 645 is certified for the November ballot after Let's Go Washington submitted 509,365 signatures. The Clark County Charter Review Commission passed amendment 26-40 on a 12-3 vote, C-TRAN holds $201 million in cash but fares cover just 4.2 percent of operating costs, and the Washougal National turns 45 on July 25. https://mailchi.mp/clarkcountytoday/this-weeks-top-news_july_17_2026 #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #Initiative645 #CharterReview #CTRAN #WashougalNational #PearsonField #ClarkCountyToday

Freckled Foodie & Friends
Egg Freezing, IVF, and What Every Woman Should Know About Her Fertility with Dr. Hillary Pearson

Freckled Foodie & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 52:54


In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hillary Pearson, fertility specialist at Spring Fertility, for a deep dive into egg freezing and IVF. Dr. Pearson breaks down the differences between egg freezing, IUI, and IVF, and shares a complete guide to understanding your fertility. We also get into the mental health side of the journey: managing expectations, coping after loss, and how to truly show up for a friend going through infertility.Key Takeaway / Points:What Spring Fertility does and how they're changing the patient experienceA break down of the egg freezing, IUI, & IVF processesWhen to see a fertility specialist (hint: it's never too soon) & the biggest fertility misconceptionsIs there an ideal age to freeze your eggs?Secondary infertility: what it is and why it happensCoping with pregnancy fear after loss & how long to wait between IVF pregnanciesThe mental health side of fertility treatment and why your relationship with your doctor matters so muchHow to support a friend going through infertility (and why you should never tell anyone to "just relax")This episode is sponsored by Spring Fertility. Spring Fertility has locations in New York, The San Francisco Bay Area, and Portland, Oregon - with Denver coming soon! Visit springfertility.com to book an initial fertility consult to learn more about your reproductive health.Follow Spring Fertility:Instagram: @springfertilityWebsite: springfertility.comFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers

The Success Ascent
Stop Filing, Start Planning: Matthew Pearson on the Proactive Tax Strategy Most Owners Never Use

The Success Ascent

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 46:46


Matthew Pearson is the Founder and CEO of Excel Empire, a strategic tax-planning firm that helps business owners and real estate investors reduce tax exposure, strengthen profitability, and plan for growth or exit. An award-winning business coach and serial entrepreneur, Matt has spent more than two decades building, scaling, and advising companies, including a firm that surpassed $100 million in annual revenue. He specializes in proactive, ethical tax strategies, entity structuring, business transitions, and coordinated financial planning that helps owners keep more of what they earn. In this episode… Many business owners approach taxes as a once-a-year filing task instead of an ongoing part of their financial strategy. That mindset can limit cash flow, delay important decisions, and leave valuable opportunities unexplored. How can owners move from simply reporting the past to actively shaping what comes next? The shift begins with proactive tax planning, and Matthew Pearson, a business growth and tax strategy expert, explains how owners can reduce tax exposure while supporting their broader business goals. Among his recommendations are reviewing entity structure, seeking a second opinion, and balancing potential savings with financing, expansion, and exit plans. Matt emphasizes that tax decisions should reflect the owner's complete financial picture rather than exist in isolation. With the right coordination and foresight, planning becomes a tool for stronger growth, better transitions, and fewer costly surprises. In this episode of Owner's Profit Playbook, Pat Mancuso talks with Matthew Pearson, Founder and CEO of Excel Empire, about why proactive tax planning matters. Matt examines common tax mistakes, entity structure, and the value of a second opinion. He also touches on bookkeeping, fractional CFO support, succession, valuations, and tax-smart business exits.

WMQ&A by WMQ Comics
The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 408: Christian Ward & John J. Pearson talk The Patron

WMQ&A by WMQ Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 68:52


Christian Ward and John J. Pearson join the show to talk about their new Ignition Press series The Patron.

Latina to Latina
Remix: Gina Torres Brings All Her Fierceness to Pearson, and We Are Here for It

Latina to Latina

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 28:05


Gina Torres is everything we've ever wanted to be: brilliant, strong, stylish, and funny. And now, with Pearson, we get to watch her stride into her greatness. In this episode, she opens up about the real and very personal reason she left Suits, how she spearheaded the creation of Pearson, and why life at fifty is simply fabulous. (This is also our 50th episode!! See what we did there?)Follow Gina on Twitter @ginatorres and IG @iamginatorres; and Pearson on Twitter @PearsonUSA. If you loved this episode, listen to Gloria Calderón Kellett and Christy Haubegger for more on creating space for Latinas in Hollywood. Show your love and become a Latina to Latina Patreon supporter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons
Sunday 12th July 2026 (AM) Rev Andy Pearson on Psalm 23:4

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 33:53


Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons
Sunday 12th July 2026 (AM) Rev Andy Pearson on Psalm 23:4

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 33:53


Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

LAB: The Podcast
LAB the Podcast with Josh Pearson | Art, Faith & Finding Your True Voice

LAB: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 54:09


Josh Pearson is a visual artist, author, and the co-founder of Pep Rally Inc., whose work has transformed cities through large-scale public art while wrestling with deeper questions of faith, identity, creativity, and purpose.In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Josh shares his journey from the industrial landscape of Detroit to becoming one of today's most respected contemporary artists. He opens up about depression, the pressures of commercial success, finding his authentic artistic voice, and why the most important thing he's ever made wasn't a mural, it was breakfast for his son.Together, Zach and Josh explore the relationship between art and faith, the calling of Christian artists, vulnerability, mentorship, and Josh's latest body of work, Proximity, a collection inspired by Scripture and the transforming work of Christ.Whether you're an artist, creative, entrepreneur, parent, or simply searching for deeper meaning, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and a fresh vision for beauty that points to the Gospel.Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Explore Josh's Art: https://joshuatpearson.art/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @joshuatpearsonLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #JoshPearson #ChristianArt #FaithAndArt #Creativity #VisualArtist #ChristianPodcast #Gospel #Beauty #Fatherhood #Depression #PepRally #ContemporaryArt #ChristianCreativity #vuvivoSupport the show

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons
Sunday 5th July 2026 (AM) Rev Andy Pearson on Psalm 23:3

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 33:26


Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons
Sunday 5th July 2026 (AM) Rev Andy Pearson on Psalm 23:3

St.Peter's Free Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 33:26


Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

Backcountry Marketing
Marketing Sucks | Andy Pearson from Liquid Death

Backcountry Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 64:31


Andy Pearson, VP of Creative at Liquid Death, explains why brands should stop thinking like advertisers and start thinking like entertainers. We dive into how Liquid Death built one of the largest organic audiences without relying on paid media, why humor is an underrated marketing tool, and why the best brands behave more like memorable characters than carefully managed style guides. We also pressure test some of the ideas behind The Relevance Project, discussing audience building, paid media, share of voice, and why Liquid Death doesn't have a brand book.     About: This podcast is produced by Port Side, a content strategy + production studio that helps outdoor brands become relevant, recognized, and build an audience. Want to learn more about how we can help? Enjoy this episode and discover other resources below: Relevance Project | We're building three brands in public. Follow along Slack Community | Tired of brainstorming with ChatGPT? Join us! Insight Deck | Want 20 of our favorite insights shared on the show?  LinkedIn | Connect with Cole Apple Podcast | Want to help us out? Leave us a review on Apple. Guest List | Have a Guest in Mind?  Share them with us here.  

Planet Normal
Labour's new migration policies will create a 'Burnham bump'

Planet Normal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 62:51


You can watch this episode in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bW3b5qKQP6ICo-pilot Pearson returns from her break in Sicily to find political chaos in full swing following Keir Starmer's resignation announcement last week.Liam and Allison dissect Andy Burnham's bid for the top job, with Liam labelling him "Boris in a bomber jacket" and questioning whether his tax-heavy vision of "Manchesterism" can survive economic reality.Allison reflects on The Telegraph's recent Brexit event and attacks Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's new immigration reforms as a "tissue of lies" that fails to address the open-border crisis.Stowing away this week is Research Director at the Centre for Migration Control, Rob Bates who tells your co-pilots why Labour's asylum and immigration changes could create another ‘wave' of migration to the UKHighlightsPlanet Normal: Labour's new migration policies will create a 'Burnham bump' The Illusion of Manchesterism: Burnham is the wrong answer to the UK's looming fiscal cliffThe Sinking Immigration System: Allison slams the Home Secretary's asylum reforms as a "tissue of lies" that serves as a giant welcome mat.The Lockdown Tech Tragedy: How smartphones and isolation turned a generation of bright children into tech-addicted "zombies"Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor |Read Allison ‘Welcome to Burnham's No 10 North – fuelled by gravy, Surrey cash and delusion‘: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/01/welcome-burnham-no-10-north/ |Read Allison ‘Shabana Mahmood's migration plan will light the spark on civil unrest‘: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/30/dont-be-fooled-by-shabana-mahmoods-smoke-mirrors-migration/ | Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ | Read Liam ‘Britain's next prime minister shouldn't bet on peace in the Gulf': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/06/28/britains-next-prime-minister-shouldnt-bet-on-peace-in-gulf/ |Read Liam ‘Our football team was at the heart of Blair's Labour. Now, Burnham is leading a comeback': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/25/demon-eyes-new-labour-football-team-shaped-politics/ | Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read Liam's Substack: https://liamhalligan.substack.com/ |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HyperLocal(s)
Anthony Pearson. Responding to Trauma and Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Part 2.

HyperLocal(s)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 53:31


Anthony joins me AGAIN on the podcast to talk about life after the military, including the simple joy that dog training brings him.Listen as this South Carolina country kid talks about becoming a dog trainer, injuries in the field, what a typical day looks like, how his training cycles go and box store dog walks. I couldn't believe the many layers to Anthony. The more he talked, the more I discovered about this former military man turned dog trainer...................................Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ streaming app (Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku) and on YouTube @hyperlocals_cu.Thank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops!Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.

SPYCRAFT 101
254. Code Name Puritan: The Legacy of Norman Holmes Pearson with Dr. Greg Barnhisel

SPYCRAFT 101

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 83:06


Today's guest is today is Dr. Greg Barnhisel. Greg is a graduate of Reed College, New York University, and the University of Texas at Austin. He is now a professor of English at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is the editor of The Bloomsbury Handbook to Cold War Literary Cultures, Pressing the Fight: Print, Propaganda, and the Cold War, and the scholarly journal Book History. Greg has written three books as well, including Cold War Modernists: Art, Literature, and American Cultural Diplomacy, and James Laughlin: New Directions and the Remaking of Ezra Pound. He's here discuss his newest book, Code Name Puritan, which is available now from the University of Chicago Press. It's about the life of Norman Pearson, an author, poet, professor, and member of the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. Connect with Greg: Bluekky: @gbarnhisel.bsky.app Instagram: @gbarnhisel Check out the book, Code Name Puritan, here. https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/C/bo233208318.html Connect with Spycraft 101: Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here. spycraft101.com IG: @spycraft101 Shop: shop.spycraft101.com Substack: spycraft101.substack.com Patreon: Spycraft 101 Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here. Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms, here. Download the free eBook, The Clandestine Operative's Sidearm of Choice, here. Kruschiki The best surplus military goods delivered right to your door. Use code SPYCRAFT101 for 10% off! https://kruschiki.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle
The Real Minority Rule Conspiracy | Amanda with Rep. Justin J. Pearson

We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 86:31


America is watching Black political power come under attack in real time—but this story didn't start with today's headlines. In this urgent conversation, Amanda sits down with Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson to unpack the centuries-old playbook of minority rule: how powerful elites divide us, redraw the maps, and rig the system to hold onto power. Amanda traces the hidden history—from Reconstruction to today's gerrymandering battles—to reveal why Black political power has long been the greatest threat to oligarchy. Then, Representative Justin J. Pearson shares what he's witnessing on the ground in Tennessee, where attacks on Black representation are reshaping democracy in real time. We explore how communities can organize, build power, and fight back—and why hope remains a discipline, even now. - Why attacks on Black political power are really about protecting elite minority rule- How racialized redistricting is reshaping the South and the upcoming midterms  - Why the Voting Rights Act became a target—and what's at stake now - Why multiracial coalitions have always terrified those in power- What Rep. Pearson says ordinary people can do right now to fight back To support Representative Pearson, go to: https://www.votejustinj.com/ About Rep. Pearson:  Representative Justin J. Pearson is a Tennessee state legislator, community organizer, environmental justice advocate, and candidate for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. A lifelong Memphian, Pearson first gained prominence organizing grassroots campaigns that took on some of the most powerful corporate interests in the country. He helped lead the successful fight to stop the Byhalia Pipeline, protecting the drinking water of more than a million residents, and has organized campaigns to challenge environmental pollution, corporate exploitation, and policies that harm working families. His advocacy has included efforts to stop unfair utility contracts, hold polluters accountable, and push for stronger protections for Memphis's air, water, and soil. In 2023, Pearson became a national voice for democracy and gun safety as one of the "Tennessee Three," after being expelled from the Tennessee House by the GOP supermajority for participating in a protest calling for action following the Covenant School shooting. He was later reinstated and returned to office, Today, Pearson continues to advocate for voting rights, environmental justice, economic fairness, and democratic participation. He is currently running for Congress in Tennessee's 9th District, where he has been a leading voice against racial gerrymandering and efforts to dilute Black political power. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠

Ralph Nader Radio Hour
A Progressive Compact for America

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 103:54


Ralph welcomes political consultant and pollster, Celinda Lake, to outline a ten-point Progressive Contract for America that she and Ralph believe – if adopted by Democratic candidates— will ensure they landslide the Republicans in the midterms. Then, Ben Cohen stops by to fill us in on his “Free Ben & Jerry!” campaign to take back the brand from the conglomerate that no longer retains the social justice values of their original company. Plus, Marine Corp veteran, Matthew Hoh, tells us about the provocative speech he made on Veterans Day entitled “Armistice Day and the Empire.”Celinda Lake is a political strategist and president of Lake Research Partners. She and her firm are known for cutting-edge research on issues including the economy, health care, the environment and education, and have worked for a number of institutions including the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Governor's Association, AFL-CIO, SEIU, CWA, Sierra Club, NARAL, Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, VoteVets Action Fund, and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Her international work has included work in Liberia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus Ukraine, South Africa, and Central America.I think [a Compact for America] is a really, really, really important idea, and it's absolutely essential to winning…And it should include concrete economic proposals. And it is noticeable that the two people who won governorships in 2025—Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill—both had contracts with their voters.Celinda LakeDemocrats need to lay out ten concrete proposals and run on them. We have the critique of what's going on. We understand what's happening in real people's lives. The third leg of the stool is offering our alternative—and a concrete alternative that people can pass on to their friends and family, that people can hold us accountable for. And the last of the ten proposals in the contract needs to be something about campaign finance reform. We have to get corporate money out of politics, or our system will continue to be rigged against us and rotting from the middle.Celinda LakeBen Cohen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime anti-war activist. He is a co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's and a prominent supporter of progressive causes. He is co-founder of Up In Arms, a public education and advocacy campaign pushing for a common-sense approach to military budgeting.What's happened is that the company recently got owned by the Magnum Corporation, and the Magnum Corporation has disbanded that independent board of directors. I mean, it's kind of a crazy, stupid move because it's under that independent board (which has legal authority over the social mission and the quality of the product and the use of the trademark) it's under that independent board that the company has grown and done so well. But they've gotten rid of the independent board.Ben CohenWhen Ben & Jerry's was in the midst of trying to fend off this acquisition, there were some new laws that were passed in Vermont that allowed a consideration of the benefit of the community with regard to a potential sale. And after the sale happened, B Corporation started. And I've talked with the founder of B Corp, and he was saying that one of the inspirations for starting B Corporations was what happened to Ben & Jerry's. So B Corporations are a different legal structure for corporations which requires them to take into account the social benefit to the community and legally makes it easier to resist these efforts to have the company taken over.Ben CohenMatthew Hoh is a disabled Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War and former Afghan War State Department Officer. In 2009, after being appointed to the Foreign Service, Hoh resigned his post in Afghanistan over the Obama administration's escalation of the Afghan War. He is now an analyst and commentator on foreign and military policy issues as a senior fellow with the Eisenhower Media Network. He serves on the advisory boards of many peace organizations, including Veterans for Peace and World Beyond War, and is an associate member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity.The United States recognized Armistice Day as a holiday until after the Second World War. And then in the height of the Cold War in the early 1950s, this idea of a holiday dedicated to peace, a holiday dedicated to the abrogation of warfare, a holiday that exposed just how false the motives for war are—oh that was incredibly troublesome. That was very problematic for the American empire (again, at the height of the Cold War). So there was this campaign to rename Armistice Day to Veterans Day. And this way, it became not a remembrance of the horrors of war, of what war entailed, of who profited from war. But rather a celebration of American veterans, that they have won freedoms, they have protected us from overseas enemies—and utilizing veterans, then, as a tool to crush dissent, to silence opposition.Matthew HohClick here to sign up to get a copy of Matthew Hoh's "Armistice Day and the Empire”News 6/19/26* Our top stories this week are about major local progressive victories. Here in Washington, DC Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George – endorsed by a broad coalition of groups including the Metro DC DSA, the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club and many more – has triumphed in the Mayoral primary. Lewis George trounced her centrist opponent, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, who was backed both by major local corporate interests, such as the realtor lobby and even the Washington Parking Association, but also Democratic Party power brokers, including two former DNC Chairs. Lewis George, hailed as DC's answer to Zohran Mamdani, won over 50% of the vote in the first round, meaning that while this is DC's first mayoral election under ranked-choice voting, this race will not trigger this mechanism. McDuffie, for his part, won around 36% of the vote, coming ahead of Lewis George only in Ward 3, the wealthiest in the District. While votes remain to be counted, McDuffie has conceded.* Another DSA-backed candidate is poised to win a seat on the DC council. In Ward 1, Aparna Raj appears to have come up just short of 50% but while this means the race will go to a second round of ranked-choice reallocation, given that Raj is more than 25 points ahead of her nearest opponent, her victory is all but guaranteed. This is based upon data from the DC Board of Elections. Raj's impending victory, paired with that of Janeese Lewis George and others like Oye Owolewa demonstrates that the DC DSA is an electoral force to be reckoned with.* In more progressive electoral news, Semafor reports Bernie Sanders has endorsed former Congresswoman Cori Bush in her “comeback” bid for her old seat. Bush, a nurse and Black Lives Matter activist, was a member of the “Squad” in the House before she was defeated by a primary challenge from the right, backed in large part by AIPAC money. With the Republican redistricting in her home state of Missouri, this seat is now the sole remaining safe Democratic seat in the Show-Me State. In a statement, Bush said she was “honored to be endorsed” by Sanders, whom she called a “true leader in our movement to guarantee healthcare, housing, and childcare for all.”* Another much-publicized Bernie endorsement was announced this week: that of Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson. Pearson was originally running as a primary challenger against longtime incumbent Congressman Steve Cohen in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, but since the state Republicans redrew the districts Cohen has decided to retire, leaving the Democratic nomination to Pearson for the taking. While this district has been drawn in such a way to make it difficult for a Democrat to win, Pearson argues that “You've got a number of disaffected Republican voters, you've got a number of distraught MAGA voters, and you've got fired-up Democrats, which is a perfect recipe for success for us…Because our tent is big enough for everybody who is feeling that this status quo was rigged and broken against working-class folk, and want to see a future that is more just,” per the Intercept.* Elsewhere in the South, the race in Florida's 20th congressional district is descending into chaos. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the powerful centrist Democratic congresswoman who was drawn out of her traditional seat by the recent Republican-led redistricting is now officially running in this district, a move that “disappointed” Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried, according to the Miami Herald. Fried further stated that Wasserman Schultz “[refused] to engage in meaningful dialogue about her decision.” Elijah Manley, the progressive candidate in this race, had harsher words for DWS. In a quote reported by Florida Politics, Manley stated “I'm not surprised that Debbie Wasserman Schultz is carpetbagging to FL-20, a black opportunity district, abandoning her own district and constituents…She is no different than the Republicans that are eviscerating black representation across the South. She is everything that's wrong with the broken unpopular Democratic establishment…I look forward to retiring her from public office permanently.”* Facing down the barrel of this decision, several of the Black candidates running in the 20th convened to discuss a plan to consolidate in order to ensure the district would continue to be represented by a Black member of Congress, as it has been for the past 34 years. However, CBS reports that plan has “fallen apart” as the filing deadline passed with none of the major Black candidates bowing out. This report includes statements from Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who, the piece notes, resigned from this very seat in disgrace earlier this year amid a congressional ethics investigation, saying she is “excited to campaign in the district I have represented for the last 5 years.” Dale Holness, the former Mayor of Broward County, said, “It has to be about policies that produce prosperity for the people.” Elijah Manley, said “I think it's going to come down to who works the hardest, and I think I'm going to work the hardest.” To this end, Manley has recently racked up major progressive endorsements in Florida, including Armando Grundy-Gomes, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, through President Matthew Grocholske, and Black Voters Matter lead Florida organizer Jamil Davis. According to the most recent polling, Manley lags behind Wasserman Schultz 21% to 39% in initial ballot testing, but blitzes into the lead 36% to 27% after voters receive candidate biographical information, per Florida Politics.* Another major political story from Florida is the comeback bid of former Congressman Alan Grayson. Grayson, who won a House seat in 2008, lost it in the Tea Party wave of 2010, won another seat, ran unsuccessfully for Senate, and then sought a comeback in 2018 is running in Florida's 7th congressional district, AOL reports. Grayson, known during his time in Congress for his “combative style and frequent clashes with Republicans,” is seeking to unseat scandal-plagued incumbent Republican Congressman Cory Mills. As this piece notes, Mills has “faced allegations ranging from sextortion claims made by a former girlfriend to accusations that he embellished aspects of his military record,” as well as what appears to be clear instances of corruption, such as driving government contracts to entities he owned. However, before these two have any chance of facing off against one another, both will have to get through his own party's primary.* Looking to Latin America, the outgoing President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, has published a fascinating op-ed in the Washington Post. In this piece, President Petro emphasizes how his government – considered one of the most opposed to American intervention in the region – has cooperated with the United States on shared objectives including stopping the “deadly flow of drug trafficking and transnational criminal violence.” Throughout the op-ed, Petro goes to great lengths to talk up Trump and how they have collaborated on mutual goals, even ending the piece by writing that “with continued U.S.-Colombia partnership, we can truly make the Americas great again.” This apparent about face from Petro, culminating in an obsequious appeal to Trump's favor, has led many to speculate about Petro's motivations here, including fear for his own safety, possible persecution within the American legal system or intervention in Colombia if his designated successor Ivan Cepeda ultimately wins the Colombian runoff presidential election this month. Whether or not this stratagem will work remains to be seen, but with Trump, flattery can get you everywhere.* In neighboring Peru, votes continue to be counted in the razor's edge race between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. The votes for the election, held on June 7th, are almost completely counted now – the tally stands at 99.38% – and at the moment Fujimori leads by around 39,000 votes. However, around 140,000 votes have been formally challenged, with 60% of those coming from Fujimori strongholds like Lima as well as Peruvians abroad. This from Reuters. Peru's political system has been wracked by instability, with the country going through nine presidents in the last ten years. Another painstakingly close election is unlikely to restore stability no matter who comes out on top.* Finally, we turn to the Middle East, where it seems the numerous parties involved in the latest round of peace talks may have finally reached a deal. According to Al Jazeera, in addition to the US-Iran agreement, rooted in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which includes financial concessions to the Islamic Republic, Israel and Hezbollah are pursuing a ceasefire in Lebanon. However, Israel's notoriously loose interpretation of ceasefire agreements jeopardizes both this deal and MOU. Journalist and expert Rania Khalek states simply that “From Iran's perspective, continued Israeli strikes would be a violation of that understanding.” Vice President JD Vance, who has been intimately involved in these negotiations, expressed a sharp warning to Israel not to jeopardize the deal and risk alienating Trump, their “only ally” left. Trump for his part is already hedging, saying “If it works out, I'm going to take the credit…If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD,” per CNN. A report in the Hill indicates that Republican Senators would largely oppose the deal if it were submitted for their approval, but given the increasing concentration of foreign policy powers in the executive branch, it is unlikely the Senate will even be consulted.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe