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Today on America in the MorningDHS Funding Secured On the 76th day since Department of Homeland Security funding lapsed, Congress passed a bill Thursday restoring the flow of federal dollars to most of its agencies.  However, as Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, both Democrats and Republicans continue to blame the other for the history-making shutdown, without solving any of the issues that led to it.   Louisiana Primary Suspended Louisiana's congressional primaries which were already underway are suspended after the Supreme Court struck down a revised map that added a second majority Black congressional district to the Pelican State.  Jennifer King reports on what this could mean for the 2026 primary election.   Senate Grills Hegseth For the second straight day, the Secretary of War sat before a congressional committee to discuss the war with Iran.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on Pete Hegseth's latest contentious hearing, this time with Senators.   High School Stabbings There was panic inside a high school in Tacoma, Washington after a student stabbed fellow students and a campus security officer.    Farm Bill Passes House The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of a five-year farm bill.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   DC Shooter Staying In Jail The man accused of attempting to attack the White House Correspondent's dinner will remain in jail.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has details.   New Surgeon General Nominee President Trump has dropped his support for Dr. Casey Means as the nominee for US Surgeon General, and instead, announced he'll throw his support behind Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier.  Correspondent Joan Jones reports on what led the president to pull his support for Means.   Trump-IRA's President Trump announced from the Oval Office an ambitious program to help Americans save money for their retirement.  Correspondent Bob Brown reports it comes as many employers don't offer retirement plans for their employees anymore, and believes the Trump-IRA's he signed an order for will be the benefit people need.   Texas Camp Not Reopening It was on the night of July 4 last year when the Guadalupe River in Texas rose over 20 feet in less than two hours, causing the massive flash flood that swept into a private Christian all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors died, becoming the largest loss of children in a Texas natural disaster since 1900.   Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that after a grueling hearing this week that included testimony from some of the young survivors, the owners of the camp have decided to withdraw their application to reopen this year.   Mills Drops Senate Bid There were political shockwaves in Maine as the current governor and Democrat candidate for US Senate has abruptly suspended her campaign.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what this means for upstart candidate Graham Platner's chances has he takes on incumbent Susan Collins. Spears Charged Her next public appearance will be in court.  Correspondent Ed Donahue says singer Britney Spears was charged with driving under the influence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even the most stubborn owners of a failing business eventually must face the facts that their business may never become profitable. LIV Golf is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).  The oil-rich nation’s investment conglomerate is worth more than $1 trillion.  It holds a variety of assets which are generally expected to deliver a reasonable rate of return to the fund. To date, LIV Golf has run through an estimated $5 billion of Saudi PIF funds during its first four years of operation. The sports media (chasing rumor after rumor hoping for bad news) pounced on a story this week that the Saudi PIF may be ending their support for LIV Golf soon. How soon?  No one knows. That hasn’t stopped the anti-LIV Golf crowd from generating headlines about a looming closure of the upstart league. LIV Golf president Scott O’Neill emerged Thursday prior to the opening round of the tour’s event in Mexico City to say that the league is fully funded through the August, 2026 season ending events. He was asked, “What about next year”?  No comment. At some point, every business needs to be able to stand on its own.  The Saudi group was initially excited and proud to begin a worldwide professional golf operation.  It hoped to rival the PGA Tour and the DP World (European) tours. Losing $1 billion per year only amounts to about 1% of the Saudi PIF assets. Make no question about it, the Saudis’ investment in LIV Golf has become a giant money pit with no end in sight. How did we get here? By early 2022, the Saudi PIF hired golf legend Greg Norman to put together a new worldwide golf league. Norman dangled plenty of bonus signing money (well over $100 million in several cases) to lure some of the PGA Tour’s biggest stars to jump leagues that spring. At least $1 billion would eventually be paid just to have these players under contract for three to four years (depending on each player’s negotiated deal).  American golf stars such as Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau all made the leap to LIV Golf. The new LIV Golf League initially offered tournament purses of $25 million (now up to $30 million) to a field of just 54 (or so) players.  That was nearly three times the $8 million average tournament purse being offered by the US-based PGA Tour. Each LIV event (prior to 2026 when the league went to a 72-hole format) initially featured a 54-hole competition. Reminder – LIV is the number 54 in Roman numerals.  In addition to individual titles, LIV golfers also participate on a season-long four-man team.  Every tournament pays an extra $5 million to the three teams posting the lowest total scores for the week. It appeared that money seemed to be no object to the Saudi PIF.  Each year has seen insufficient revenues to cover massive losses. LIV Golf plays more than half of its events outside of the United States.  That presents a big problem in trying to attract a US television audience. A tournament in Singapore, Australia, or South Africa will be played in a time zone which makes “live” TV coverage in the US quite unattractive to home viewers.  Who is going to watch golf on television during the overnight hours? LIV Golf’s actual on-air television coverage itself (which I find more interesting to watch than most PGA Tour events) has been hampered by poor distribution. The year 2025 brought the current television deal with FOX Sports.  However, finding LIV Golf on television from day-to-day on one of several different FOX outlets is akin to playing “Whack-a-Mole” daily. It’s quite confusing and almost as if FOX is intentionally trying to bury the golf coverage.  See for yourself at this link. The Saudi Public Investment Fund spent at least $1 billion just for signing bonuses for the players.  LIV Golf has then lost about $1 billion per year on bloated tournament purses and oversized operating expenses.  Television audiences have been shrinking (primarily due to lousy TV placement) instead of growing. The trends are not the friends of LIV Golf. “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” That saying is often attributed to genius Albert Einstein.  It definitely applies to the Saudi owners of LIV Golf as Season #5 nears the halfway point. The media pounced on information which surfaced this week that LIV Golf is likely “toast” – perhaps even before the end of this season in late August. The usual suspects (including LIV Golf’s biggest “hater” – Brandel Chamblee at Golf Channel) have reacted with “I told you so!” glee. Not me. I fully admit to have been rooting for LIV Golf to find its niche in professional golf. Remember the ABA? My youthful self in the 1970’s was a big supporter of the American Basketball Association. I still shoot hoops with my ABA red, white, and blue basketball! The ABA’s innovative three-point shot helped to make its basketball games rather unique and more fun.  This creative new league also placed an emphasis on higher-scoring contests in contrast to the NBA’s more deliberate playing style of the 1970’s. The ABA placed franchises into growing markets such as Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, and Louisville.  Yes, there were numerous franchise failures in the ABA.  The league was woefully undercapitalized and lost millions trying to play in weak markets. ABA franchises outbid the NBA for the services of future Hall-of-Fame stars like Julius (Dr. J.) Erving, Moses Malone, George Gervin, Rick Barry, Dan Issel, and David Thompson. The league also attracted a younger audience to games and on television to watch the league’s higher scoring and entertaining contests. In 1976, four ABA teams (Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis and the Virginia Squires-turned New York/New Jersey Nets) agreed to join the NBA.  Salt Lake City was able to lure the NBA’s Jazz away from New Orleans to Utah a few years later in 1979. Some basketball fans laughed at the ABA’s basketball.  Many traditionalists made fun of the ABA’s 3-point line. Years later, it was the NBA which added four key ABA franchises and the league’s 3-point shot. Yes, the ABA helped to shape today’s NBA. Likewise, PGA Tour golfers have benefited from the presence of LIV Golf LIV Golf started poaching golfers away from the PGA Tour in 2022.  Almost immediately, the PGA Tour began raising its tournament purses to keep other remaining golf stars from contemplating their own exit to LIV. LIV Golf’s limited its fields to 54 (or so) golfers with “no-cut” events.  That insured every player would receive a minimum paycheck for their weekly efforts. By contrast, most PGA Tour events begin with a field of 144 to 156 golfers.  Half of the field is cut after the opening 36 holes. Those sent home early leave without earning a dime for their troubles that week. Taking its cue from LIV golf’s star-laden but smaller tournament fields, the PGA Tour began creating several “no cut” tournaments a few years ago featuring only the highest ranked 70 golfers.  That type of event may not have occurred without LIV Golf’s competitive presence. Some media critics have laughed at LIV Golf’s 4-man team competitions within each tournament. Perhaps the media should take note that the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League) recently concluded its second year of indoor golf competitions.  This popular weekly made-for-television golf series features four-man teams comprised of top PGA stars! Let’s see.  Higher purses, smaller “no cut” fields, and team competitions.  None of those were on the scene for PGA players prior to LIV Golf’s entry in 2022. Truth – LIV Golf has been a flop in the US Competing in the United States against the established PGA Tour has been tougher than expected for LIV Golf.  Few top US golf courses have been willing to commit to months of course preparation and the financial obligations required to host a top-level men’s golf tournament. Several LIV Golf events in America have come and gone since 2022.  Cities like Houston, Dallas, Miami, Tulsa, and Chicago have hosted a LIV Golf tournament in previous years but not in 2026. This year’s remaining LIV Golf schedule brings the tour to several US markets.  LIV plays in northern Virginia/DC metro (May 7-10), New Orleans (June 25-28), New Jersey/NYC metro (August 6-9), and Indianapolis (August 20-23).  The LIV team competition season finale is in Detroit (August 27-30). Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and his economic development team have invested $5 million of state taxpayer dollars to pay LIV Golf to play its June 25-28 event at the newly renovated Bayou Oaks at City Park (formerly City Park South).  An additional $2 million is being spent right now to prepare this venerable public golf course for the upcoming LIV Golf tournament. Pinocchio would chuckle knowing that the Pelican State officials claim that the LIV Golf New Orleans event is going to inject $40 million into the local economy during late June. As a former resident of the New Orleans area, locals know why major hotels are readily available and cheaper during the summertime.  It is exceptionally hot and steamy in the Crescent City by late June.  The conditions may be miserable for both golf fans and the players. Regardless, the State of Louisiana is now holding its collective breath that LIV Golf won’t shut down operations prior to playing its inaugural New Orleans tournament in two months. Around the world, LIV Golf has been more successful Sold-out LIV Golf tournaments in Australia and South Africa this spring brought LIV’s group of top golf stars to golf-starved countries.  Fans openly welcomed the LIV Golf stars and seemed to enjoy the league’s party-like atmosphere. LIV Golf’s 2026 schedule has taken the golfers to Saudi Arabia (of course), Hong Kong, Singapore, and, this week, Mexico.  Upcoming overseas events are scheduled for South Korea (May 28-31), Spain (June 4-7), and the United Kingdom (July 23-26). The costs of taking the LIV Golf’s traveling show via jet to tournaments around the globe is staggering.  PGA Tour events in the US are usually scheduled within a one-day driving distance.  That reduces transportation costs for the television broadcast trucks, crews and players. The clock is ticking for LIV Golf Let’s give LIV Golf a mulligan for its first two years of operation.  Since then, the losses have continued to be unsustainable.  By any reasonable measure, LIV Golf should cut its losses and end operations by the end of the 2026 season in late August. Perhaps the Saudi Public Investment Fund might forge a partnership with the DP World Tour to bring men’s golf to worldwide locations where LIV Golf has performed well. The top names in LIV Golf have been paid multi-million dollar signing bonuses.  They’ll be fine.  The remaining talented golfers at LIV Golf will find another home to play professionally soon. Just like basketball’s ABA did for the stalwart NBA, LIV Golf has made a lasting impact upon professional golf and, especially, the PGA Tour. The post LIV on Life Support appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In January of 2015, a neighbor in Apple Valley, Minnesota glanced through a front window and saw what he thought were mannequins on the floor. They weren't. David Crowley, his wife Komel, and their five-year-old daughter Rani had been dead for nearly a month — and a black handgun lay nearby. Investigators called it a murder-suicide. But Crowley wasn't just any filmmaker — he was the man behind Gray State, an independent film depicting a government takeover of America that had already raised over $60,000 and drawn the attention of anti-government movements across the country. To his supporters, the answer was obvious: David Crowley wasn't a killer. David Crowley was silenced.FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: A Minnesota man espousing a coming “New World Order” was found dead with his family in 2015. Was it a murder-suicide as investigators say, or could it be that the government had him silenced to keep from speaking the truth? (Death of a Conspiracy Theorist) *** A girl finds out her family all her life had hidden the fact that she grew up in a haunted house. But the secret came out when she found the photos that were taken of the evidence ghosts left behind. (We Only Knew It As The Entity) *** In the early 1900s women simply weren't usually allowed to take part in murder investigations. But Mary E. Holland was no ordinary woman. And the case of Margaret Grippen was no ordinary murder. (A Famous Woman Detective and The Murder of Margaret Grippen) *** For your next move to a new home, do you want a little peace and quiet? Something a bit more secluded so you can get away from nosy neighbors? You might consider Garnet, Montana… population zero. It's scenery is beautiful, but nobody wants to live there – despite the government offering to pay people to do so. Why is that? (The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In) *** In Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp, you're sure to find alligators, turtles, snakes, and other creepy critters. But legend has it, the swamp is home to something that is much more wild. (Swamp Monster of Honey Island)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:56.485 = Show Open00:03:06.863 = Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist00:12:52.629 = Montana Town No One Wants To Live In ***00:24:53.651 = A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen00:31:02.520 = We Only Knew It As The Entity ***00:51:37.445 = Swamp Monster of Honey Island ***00:58:53.664 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist” by Pat Pheifer for the Star Tribunehttps://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yf6chbzd; and David Neiwert for SPL Center https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8anexh“Gray State” 2013 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igH_7EndvyM“Gray State: The Rise” uncompleted documentary from 2015: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5651026“A Gray State” 2021 documentary: https://amzn.to/3Xuik5A“Gray State” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/graystatemovie“Justice For David Crowley” Facebook page: https://facebook.com/justicefordavidcrowleyDavid Crowley Speaks at Ron Paul Festival in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDqdOjfNXcU“A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv8fav3k“The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In” by Brad Smith for Relatively Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u8v636vf“We Only Knew It As The Entity” by Jessica Moffitt for Huffington Post (INCLUDES PHOTOS): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3w7zfe“The Swamp Monster of Honey Island” by Cole Kinchen for Pelican State of Mind: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3e4dp8fnBook: “Honey Island Swamp Monster Documentations” by Dana Holyfield: https://amzn.to/3iOKcmfFilm: “The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster”: https://amzn.to/3WhwNAL(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: January 18, 2023EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/GrayState

Today on America in the MorningMissing F-15 Airman Rescued Americans are celebrating the rescue of a missing crew member that was lost after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday.  John Stolnis has the latest on that, as well as a new threat issued by the President against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.   Soleimani Family Members Detained They were living in the lap of luxury, and supporting the Iranian regime from their Los Angeles home.  Federal agents have detained two relatives of the deceased Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, and the State Department wants them out of the country.  America in the Morning's Jeff McKay has details.   Car Ramming In Louisiana Authorities in the Pelican State are investigating after a car plowed into a Lao New Year celebration in a town near Lafayette, Louisiana.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Who Is Todd Blanche The pictures of Pam Bondi have already been taken down at the Department of Justice after President Trump fired her last Thursday, despite being one of the president's top loyalists, and came just hours after Trump spoke to the nation about the war with Iran.  As questions remain as to who could take over for Bondi and who as the ability to pass Senate muster, correspondent Luke Garratt takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's pick for acting attorney general.   Pennsylvania Firefighters Killed A Berks County, Pennsylvania fire company is grieving the loss of two of its leaders who were killed in a crash while assisting in a search for a missing woman.    The Artemis II Moon Flyby All systems remain a go for the Artemis II and four astronauts as they will be making their way around the far side of the moon.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what to know about their record-breaking moon flyby.  Latest On Iran War The price of oil is moving higher again today as the clock is ticking loudly on Iran to accept an American ceasefire deal or face American attacks on Iran's electrical power grid and bridges by tomorrow if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened.  This comes after a daring rescue that included elements of Seal Team 6 deep in mountainous hostile enemy territory to retrieve a downed American airman over the weekend.  John Stolnis has a recap.   Defense-Heavy Budget President Trump's new budget proposal is historic, one that could add trillions to the national debt and also includes $377 million for White House renovations.  Democrats are pushing back against a proposed budget focused heavily on Defense spending.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   California Wildfire Contained The weather cooperated and firefighters were quickly able to get the upper hand on a fast-moving blaze that could have been far worse that caused mandatory evacuations.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on progress battling a 4,000 acre Southern California wildfire.   Deadly Alabama Police Chase Four people died when a car that was being pursued by an Alabama state trooper went off the road and hit a tree.  Challenges To Voting Executive Order There are questions as to whether President Trump's executive order on voting could pass legal muster.  Katie Clark reports that there are some in the GOP that are skeptical as to whether the order that didn't come from Congress can survive a court challenge. Pope Leo's Message Pope Leo is calling for peace in a message directed to world leaders during his first Easter Sunday mass from the Vatican.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   Tech News Happy Birthday to Apple, which has turned 50.  Chuck Palm has this story today in his new segment, the New Old Tech Guy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News of this week’s passing of former University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) basketball star Dwight “Bo” Lamar sparked a lot of memories.  Lamar was 74 and passed away at a nursing home in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. College basketball in Louisiana when Lamar played during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was filled with dominant scorers and very little defense.  The word “defense” seemed to have been banned during this period. Explosive offense had become the name of the game. This brief period was defined by expert marksmanship and crowd-pleasing showmanship.  The high scoring antics of college basketball players like LSU’s “Pistol” Pete Maravich and the University of Houston’s “Big E” Elvin Hayes (born in Rayville, Louisiana) captured the imagination of fans. Less than an hour west of Pistol Pete Maravich and LSU, Bo Lamar and the USL Ragin’ Cajuns were entertaining fans in front of packed basketball arenas, too. Lamar was a virtual basketball scoring machine for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 1969-1973.  He averaged 31.2 points per game over his entire four-year college basketball career.  A first-team All-American as a senior, he was joined on that squad by future basketball Hall-of-Famers Bill Walton of UCLA and David Thompson of North Carolina State. The 6’2” Bo Lamar had one of the best jump shots I have ever seen. He elevated off the floor with ease and then lofted up a high arcing shot from long-distance.  This came nearly 20 years before college basketball would adopt the three-point shot.  He would have averaged over 40 points per game with today’s three-point line. Bo Lamar glided down the basketball court with ease in leading USL’s frantic fast breaks.  He bombed-in a school-record 62 points during a game against Northeast Louisiana University (now UL-Monroe). Scoreboards routinely registered more than 100 points during Ragin’ Cajun basketball games in this era. A 1984 Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame inductee, Bo Lamar opted to play professional basketball for the ABA’s San Diego Conquistadors in 1973.  He scored 50 points in one game during his rookie year while averaging nearly 21 points per game. After several years in the pro ranks, Lamar later became part of the radio broadcast team for Ragin’ Cajuns basketball games. Mike Green at Louisiana Tech became one of Bo Lamar’s biggest foes If you have watched current NBA star Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, he looks and plays like a modern version of former Louisiana Tech basketball star, Mike Green.  The 6’10” Green played for the Bulldogs from 1969-1974. Mike Green was listed as a center but possessed an incredible outside shooting touch to stretch the opposing defenses. Like Bo Lamar at USL, Green was a prolific college basketball scorer.  He averaged 31 points per game as a senior at Louisiana Tech.  Add a 15.4 rebounds per game career average, and you understand why Mike Green earned the AP’s Small College Player of the Year award in 1973. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1996. A friend of mine attended Louisiana Tech in 1971 during the Mike Green basketball era. He recalled a highly anticipated home game against high-scoring Bo Lamar and the nationally ranked Ragin’ Cajuns.  Fans lined up for hours hoping to gain entrance to watch this game.  Mike Green scored 22 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked numerous shots as the Bulldogs raced to 103-94 win at Tech’s Memorial Gymnasium. Future Louisiana Tech Hall-of-Fame women’s basketball coach Leon Barmore also witnessed that encounter.  He recalled, “It was the greatest game ever at Louisiana Tech – bar none!” While he was a sophomore, Mike Green’s Louisiana Tech team averaged 101 points per game for the entire season. Defense?  What defense? Mike Green passed away in 2018 at the age of 67. Time to celebrate Centenary College center Robert Parish! Shreveport’s 7’1” center Robert Parish took Louisiana’s top college basketball player baton from Bo Lamar and Mike Green during the early 1970’s. Robert Parish played high school basketball in the late 1960’s during a difficult time when federal integration mandates forced some schools to close.  Parish and his fellow Union High School students suddenly found themselves being bussed to nearby Woodlawn High School. Though this period caused angst for both students and teachers, Woodlawn’s basketball team morphed into a state powerhouse with the addition of talented center Robert Parish. He led Shreveport’s Woodlawn High School to the Class 4A state basketball title as a senior in 1972.  Parish was named a national high school All-American. To the dismay of national college recruiters, Robert Parish chose to stay in Shreveport and attend Centenary College.  As a freshman, Parish lined-up to play in one game against Louisiana Tech’s talented senior big man Mike Green. Green dazzled the crowd by scoring 40 points on the young Robert Parish. Robert Parish continued to work and improve his game every year.  He collected a school record 33 rebounds in one game.  Parish’ gifted shooting touch produced 25 points per game for Centenary.  His dominant offensive and defensive play as a senior led to a first-team college basketball All-America selection. Parish became a first round draft choice of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Traded four years later to the Boston Celtics, Robert Parish (along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale) won three NBA titles and played 21 seasons in the NBA.  Parish was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame in 2003. Have you heard of Olympic gold medal winner Glynn Saulters? Today’s story about talented Louisiana college basketball stars of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s wouldn’t be complete without mentioning an Olympic gold medal winner. In the year 1968, Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) basketball star Grady Glynn Saulters was nearly invisible on the national college basketball stage. The Lisbon, Louisiana native didn’t possess the blazing court speed of Southwestern Louisiana’s Bo Lamar or the shot-blocking skills of Louisiana Tech’s Mike Green. Oh, but Glynn Saulters could shoot a basketball with the best of them. He became a prolific college scorer. Saulters averaged a nifty 31 points per game as a senior in 1968 to lead the Gulf States Conference in scoring.  Not too shabby. The Olympics games were being held in Mexico City a few months following Saulters’ senior season.  The year 1968 was an extremely politically charged period as Dr. Martin Luther King and presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy were assassinated.  Several top college basketball players such as Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes decided not to even try-out for the US Olympic team in 1968. That opened the door for NLU’s 6’2” guard Glynn Saulters to qualify for the Olympic basketball team. His competition included stars like high-scoring Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU and Niagara guard Calvin Murphy.  Surprisingly, neither Maravich nor Murphy made the final cut.  Ditto for Kentucky’s Dan Issel and Purdue sharpshooter Rick Mount. But Glynn Saulters from tiny Class “C” Lisbon High School in north Louisiana made the US team. Legendary college basketball coach Hank Iba’s “No Name” US Olympic basketball squad was comprised of several small college role players and just a few top college stars. Future NBA Hall-of-Fame forward Spencer Haywood and guard JoJo White led the US team in scoring.  Glynn Saulters and the US Olympic team went a perfect 9-0 in Mexico City to bring home the gold medal. Glynn Saulters was inducted into the ULM Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1978 and into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1981. Don’t forget “AJ from the Parking Lot!” New Orleans’ Cohen High School basketball player Aaron James journeyed northward from the Crescent City to Grambling State University to begin a memorable college basketball career.  The 6’8” sharpshooting forward poured in more than 32 points per game as a senior at Grambling to become the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year in ’73-74.  He earned the nickname “AJ from the Parking Lot” for his uncanny accuracy on long-distance shots.  Aaron James was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Minden and Webster High School product Louis “Sweet Lou” Dunbar was another prolific high school scoring sensation.  This 6’9” big man also possessed a sweet jump shot.  Dunbar received numerous college scholarship offers and left his home state to play for the University of Houston in the early 1970’s.  He averaged 22 points and eight rebounds over his career with the Cougars. Louis Dunbar would join the Harlem Globetrotters and play for the next 27 years!  “Sweet Lou” is one of only eight Globetrotters to have his jersey (#41) retired.  Dunbar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.   Let’s not forget Shreveport Valencia High School basketball star Roosevelt Fuller.  This silky-smooth high-scoring guard torched the nets for 64 points in a Shreveport high school basketball game in the late 1960’s.  Fuller averaged an incredible 44 points per game one season at Valencia High. He played college hoops from 1970-1972 at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX. He still holds the school scoring record of 53 points and posted a 28 points per game average as a sophomore.  Roosevelt Fuller was inducted into the Trinity Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. No, it wasn’t just Pistol Pete Maravich exciting Louisiana’s basketball fans during the late 1960’s into the early 70’s. This week’s passing of Dwight “Bo” Lamar served as a reminder of just how special his era of basketball was in the Pelican State. The post Remembering Dwight “Bo” Lamar and Louisiana’s High Scoring Basketball Era appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Today on America in the MorningLatest In Minneapolis    Tensions remain high in Minneapolis as President Trump is still not ruling out sending in the American military and invoking the Insurrection Act, while people are denouncing ICE on the streets but are fearful of what could happen next.  Steve Futterman reports. Trump's Nobel Message Over Greenland President Trump's talk about taking control of Greenland has taken a turn in a very different direction, and it has to do with Norway and the Nobel Peace Prize.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the president will take his plans for Greenland directly to Europe as he is scheduled to speak in Switzerland at the Economic Forum this week.   Powell Plans SCOTUS Trip In an unusual move, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says he will be attending a Supreme Court hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook's lawsuit against President Trump.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.   Shapiro's New Book Is the Governor of Pennsylvania an Israeli agent?  Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is opening up about being considered a potential running mate in Kamala Harris' bid for the Presidency in 2024.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Louisiana Senate GOP Primary The president endorsed a potential primary challenger to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, creating a primary in the Pelican State by encouraging Congresswoman Julia Letlow to run for the seat held by Cassidy.  Iranian Hack News has leaked out of Iran that hackers have disrupted Iranian television to air footage supporting the exiled crown prince.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports this comes as internet services remain cut in the Islamic Republic, and the number of anti-government protesters that have died is in the thousands.   100 Vehicle Michigan Pileup The blinding snow and ice that blanketed Michigan led to a 100-vehicle pileup on an interstate highway.  That was one of many crashes fueled by blizzard conditions around the Great Lakes that spread to other states.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Yanked 60 Minutes Segment Airs A controversial report on the CBS news program 60 Minutes that was yanked from the show one month ago aired with little notice this past Sunday.  Correspondent Dave Bauder explains the controversy over the “Inside CECOT” segment.   Latest On Greenland With Donald Trump continuing to ramp up pressure in his bid to annex Greenland, Denmark on Monday boosted its military presence on the Arctic island, announcing Danish combat soldiers will now be stationed on the island and could be there for as long as 2 years, joining armed forces from the UK, France, and several other European countries that are holding joint military training exercises there now.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   EU Reaction To Greenland Tariffs A number of European nations did not take kindly to President Trump's plan to raise tariffs on EU nations that don't back his plans to take over Greenland.  Correspondent Charles deLedesma reports.  Indiana Judge Shot A manhunt is underway as state and local police in Indiana investigate after a judge and his wife were injured in a shooting.  Sports – Robert Workman  College Football & more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of EisnerAmper's Engaging Alternatives Podcast, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, speaks with John Roberts, Managing Partner & Mickal Adler, General Partner, Boot64 Ventures, a New Orleans-based venture capital firm that invests in Louisiana entrepreneurs. They share their outlook for venture capital investing in entrepreneurs in the Pelican State including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more. ✨ What you'll learn:

EPISODE 147 | Man Out of Time: The Comte St. Germain He composed and played music, spoke several languages, was versed in alchemy and the early sciences, and hung around with the likes of Mozart and Casanova, yet no one even knew his real name. Voltaire called him the “Wonderman”, though that may have been sarcasm, but most came to know him as the Comte, or Count, St. Germain. One of his many wild boasts and claims was that he was more than 500 years old. Perhaps even older than that. Just who was this mysterious figure who showed up in 18th century salons? Was he more or less than what he claimed to be? Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee.  Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya? Like, just do it. SECTIONS 02:17 - Complicated Shadows - Richard Chanfray makes claims, the Comte St. Germain 16:22 - Everyday I Write the Book - The Most Holy Threefold Wisdom and the Triangular Manuscript, Count Alessandro Cagliostro 23:15 - The Boy Named If - Blavatsky, Besant, Ballard and Bailey; incarnations and Bacons 29:18 - (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes - Nicholas Flamel, the Wandering Jew, Leonard "Live-Forever" Jones, James Schafer and the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians, Alex Chiu's rings, Bryan Johnson and Blueprint 41:46 - Accidents Will Happen - Cryogenics and Dr. James Bedford, paths towards immortality, the oldest living people to date Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Richard Chanfray on ChemEurope.com Everything you wanted to know about Richard Chanfray, the Count of St. Germain on Sadhana 108 Saint-Germain: The Immortal Count on LiveAbout.com The Count Of St. Germain: Who The Hell Was This Guy? on Modern Rogue 10 Theories about the Never-Aging Count Saint Germain on Lost in History Count de St Germain – oldest man ever or clever trickster? on The Fortean Atheist The Myth of Real Life IMMORTAL - The Count of Saint Germain video on the BE AMAZED YouTube channel This Man Claimed to Be Immortal and History Can't Prove Otherwise video on Thoughty2 YouTube video Jacques St. Germain, The Infamous Louisiana Vampire on Pelican State of Mind 10 Notable People Thought To Be Immortal on Listverse 10 Terrifying People Who Claim to Be Immortal video on the Top 5 best YouTube channel The Secrets Of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel Wiki Leonard "Live-Forever" Jones on Kook Science Alex Chiu on RationalWiki Alex Chiu websites This California millionaire is peddling eternal life. Why do so many people believe him? in the Los Angeles Times Bryan Johnson websites portal World's 'oldest' woman who 'didn't enjoy single day' in long life dies aged 129 in The Mirror Follow us on social: Facebook X (Twitter) Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a Gold Quill Award, Gold MarCom Award, AVA Digital Award Gold, Silver Davey Award, and Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER   

Welcome!  We're thrilled and excited that you joined us as we celebrate an enormous milestone — our 100th episode of Light ‘Em Up.This achievement has been 5 years in the making and something we honestly never envisioned accomplishing when we started this project in January of 2020.Email us here, prizzo7778@rpgconsutingltd.com and let us know how you first heard of us and when you began tuning in to our podcast!  Are you a regular listener? Thank you!Tonight, our focus takes us to the Pelican State of Louisiana (a state where several of our dearest friends reside) as we continue our pursuit of speaking truth to power.Louisiana is Pro-life. Louisiana is pro-death penalty.  We call hypocrisy on this!Louisiana has enacted some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, effectively banning the procedure in nearly all circumstances with only very limited exceptions and no provisions for rape or incest — creating significant obstacles for those seeking abortion care.The same lawmakers that have gone this far to stress their “pro-life” credentials then turn around and sound almost bloodthirsty in their support for capital punishment, which is, after all, the ending of a human life.How does one reconcile these hypocritical, polar opposites?We've got our hip-waders on and we're going' deep to examine this contradiction.Are we picking a fight? No!  We're turning the spotlight on how the good people of Louisiana have adopted a rather puzzling set of policies.In other words, how does a state so hostile to a woman's right to choose to have a medical procedure performed on her body, which proudly boasts of its hostility to abortion and calls itself “pro-life” because of it, at the same time not only permits capital punishment, but boasts of it, and goes so far as to adopt an experimental method of choking the life out of a condemned prisoner as to pump pure nitrogen into his body?Louisiana currently has 55 people on death row.The state just recently resumed executions after a 15-year hiatus.We'll confront as best we can with the time we have issues asking:—   Does the death penalty deter crime?—   We'll examine the 8th Amendment, which prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail or fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.—   Is the death penalty applied in a grotesquely unfair, arbitrary and capricious manner that disproportionately impacts individuals of color?Does your:—  race,—  socio-economic status,—  who you kill and—  where you kill them (geographically) play MORE of a role in getting the death penalty than anything else?Ultimately, examining and asking:— Should the death penalty be abolished?All this and many, many more germane and critical questions … on topic as we challenge your critical thinking skills and abilities.It's a matter of life or death and we'll unpack all of it right here and right now on this historic and memorable 100th episode of Light ‘Em Up!How can you be pro-life and pro-death penalty?Louisiana:  Pro-life, pro-death penalty, hypoxia and hypocrisy.Tune in for all the powerful facts and figures.Follow our sponsors Newsly and Feedspot.Drop us a note to say hello and suggest a future podcast episode. Let us know what we are doing well and what we need to fix or address.We want to hear from you!

Summers in Louisiana tend to linger longer than elsewhere in the U.S., and for many locals, the heat is a perfect excuse to skip town for more exotic destinations. But for those of us who plan to stick around, there are plenty of ways to take a vacation without needing to pack a bag. On this week's show, we travel virtually to the French Riviera with New Orleans chef Samuel Peery. Finding inspiration from coastal brasseries in French cities like Nice and Marseille, Sam has created a menu at the Kimpton Hotel's King Brasserie that offers a taste of the Côte d'Azur only half a mile from the Mississippi River. Over at The Bell, a British-inspired pub in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood, locals can stop in for an ale or lager served in imperial pints – or dine in a room decked in tartan fabrics, dark woods, and Union Jack flags. Owner Andrew Bell tells us how he went from a career in professional soccer to become a British publican in the Pelican State. Finally, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Exhibition Hub's newest immersive exhibit in New Orleans. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage takes visitors back to 1912 to experience the ship as a passenger on its ill-fated maiden voyage. Executive producer John Zaller tells us about the exhibition and the important role food played on the luxury liner. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Summers in Louisiana tend to linger longer than elsewhere in the U.S., and for many locals, the heat is a perfect excuse to skip town for more exotic destinations. But for those of us who plan to stick around, there are plenty of ways to take a vacation without needing to pack a bag. On this week's show, we travel virtually to the French Riviera with New Orleans chef Samuel Peery. Finding inspiration from coastal brasseries in French cities like Nice and Marseille, Sam has created a menu at the Kimpton Hotel's King Brasserie that offers a taste of the Côte d'Azur only half a mile from the Mississippi River. Over at The Bell, a British-inspired pub in New Orleans' Mid-City neighborhood, locals can stop in for an ale or lager served in imperial pints – or dine in a room decked in tartan fabrics, dark woods, and Union Jack flags. Owner Andrew Bell tells us how he went from a career in professional soccer to become a British publican in the Pelican State. Finally, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Exhibition Hub's newest immersive exhibit in New Orleans. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage takes visitors back to 1912 to experience the ship as a passenger on its ill-fated maiden voyage. Executive producer John Zaller tells us about the exhibition and the important role food played on the luxury liner. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Today on America in the Morning   The Trump & Putin Conversation President Trump engaged in one-on-one peace talks virtually with Russian President Vladimir Putin, talks the President says were productive. John Stolnis has more from Washington.    Astronauts Finally Home The two astronauts who spent nine months in earth orbit, instead of just a few days, are finally back on earth. Correspondent Rich Johnson has more on the landing of the Space-X crew, and what NASA is saying about the lessons learned.    Kennedy Files Released More than 60 years after he was gunned down in Dallas, the federal government released 80,000 pages of previously-unseen files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.    An FBI Most Wanted Captured An alleged MS-13 Gang Member on the FBI Most Wanted List is in Police custody after being tracked down in Mexico. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Pentagon Cuts Coming More cuts are coming to the government workforce, this time at the largest office building in the United States. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Pentagon plans to eliminate up to 60,000 civilian jobs.    Tennis Player Lawsuit Tennis players are taking their event organizers to court. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports a filing in U.S. District Court in New York calls the groups in charge of tennis a cartel.       Roberts Rebukes Trump Over Judge Impeachment Talk Despite an unusual rebuke from the Supreme Court's Chief Justice, President Trump continues to call for a federal judge to be impeached. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the growing conflict between the executive and judicial branches.     Middle East Fighting Continues Fighting has resumed in the Middle East and the United States is pointing to Hamas. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    What's Next For NASA Astronauts NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally back on Earth after what was supposed to be a few days turned into a nine month adventure in space. Haya Panjwani looks at what caused their longer-than-expected journey, and what the pair will do now that they're finally home.    Murder Charges In Super Bowl Reporter Death Police in suburban New Orleans announced upgraded charges for a woman accused in a Kansas City sports reporter's death in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. America in the Morning's Jeff McKay has the details.    Diplomat Ordered To Leave The State Department says South Africa's ambassador to the United States, who was declared persona-non-grata, has until Friday to leave the country.     Judge Rules On USAID Firings A judge has found that some of the efforts by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency may have been unconstitutional, and has ordered nearly 25,000 workers to be rehired. Lisa Dwyer reports.     Louisiana Execution A Louisiana death row inmate became the first in the Pelican State to be put to death using nitrogen gas. The Louisiana Attorney General said Jessie Hoffman was executed last night.     Latest In The Student Disappearance The person who is believed to have been the last to see a University of Pittsburgh college student alive was in a courtroom in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.     Tech News It's a historic deal in the tech world - Google's Alphabet is buying out the Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz, in its largest cash deal to date. Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When filmmaker David Crowley and his family were found dead in their home, what seemed like a tragic murder-suicide quickly spiraled into a chilling tale of conspiracy, government secrecy, and unanswered mysteries.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A Minnesota man espousing a coming “New World Order” was found dead with his family in 2015. Was it a murder-suicide as investigators say, or could it be that the government had him silenced to keep from speaking the truth? (Death of a Conspiracy Theorist) *** A girl finds out her family all her life had hidden the fact that she grew up in a haunted house. But the secret came out when she found the photos that were taken of the evidence ghosts left behind. (We Only Knew It As The Entity) *** In the early 1900s women simply weren't usually allowed to take part in murder investigations. But Mary E. Holland was no ordinary woman. And the case of Margaret Grippen was no ordinary murder. (A Famous Woman Detective and The Murder of Margaret Grippen) *** For your next move to a new home, do you want a little peace and quiet? Something a bit more secluded so you can get away from nosy neighbors? You might consider Garnet, Montana… population zero. It's scenery is beautiful, but nobody wants to live there – despite the government offering to pay people to do so. Why is that? (The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In) *** In Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp, you're sure to find alligators, turtles, snakes, and other creepy critters. But legend has it, the swamp is home to something that is much more wild. (Swamp Monster of Honey Island)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:14.044 = Show Intro00:03:24.438 = Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist00:14:36.655 = Montana Town No One Wants To Live In00:26:44.260 = A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen 00:33:31.929 = We Only Knew It As The Entity00:55:09.401 = Swamp Monster of Honey Island01:02:23.108 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/GrayState“Gray State: Death of a Conspiracy Theorist” by Pat Pheifer for the Star Tribune https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yf6chbzd; and David Neiwert for SPL Center https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8anexh“Gray State” 2013 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igH_7EndvyM“Gray State: The Rise” uncompleted documentary from 2015: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5651026“A Gray State” 2021 documentary: https://amzn.to/3Xuik5A“Gray State” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/graystatemovie“Justice For David Crowley” Facebook page: https://facebook.com/justicefordavidcrowleyDavid Crowley Speaks at Ron Paul Festival in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDqdOjfNXcU“A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv8fav3k“The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In” by Brad Smith for Relatively Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u8v636vf“We Only Knew It As The Entity” by Jessica Moffitt for Huffington Post (INCLUDES PHOTOS): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3w7zfe“The Swamp Monster of Honey Island” by Cole Kinchen for Pelican State of Mind: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3e4dp8fnBook: “Honey Island Swamp Monster Documentations” by Dana Holyfield: https://amzn.to/3iOKcmfFilm: “The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster”: https://amzn.to/3WhwNAL=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: January 18, 2023TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yj9urb65

Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Championship Edition, 12-10-24 full 4382 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:11:03 +0000 Oek1onIIjeU1dGkSgKQVAwURGdkNzqPp sports,news,sports news,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,news,sports news,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Championship Edition, 12-10-24 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports News Sports News Football False https://player.amperwavep

Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Semifinals Edition, 12-3-24 full 3378 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:56:01 +0000 ePkzDrL9AsYbZToOtH3Tf72s1w2biq83 sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Semifinals Edition, 12-3-24 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amperwavepodc

Clayton Rasche is a first-generation Louisianan who adores his home state. He joins Garrett on this episode of the Forgotten America podcast to share about the incredibly rich culture of Louisiana. The Pelican State has deep French roots which can be seen in everything from the architecture to the political system to the food. We learn a little bit about the differences between Cajun and Creole culture and about the variety of small and large cities to explore. If you enjoy music, soulful food, and nature, you'll love this exploration of Louisiana through Clayton's eyes.   Additional Resources Grand Isle, Louisiana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Isle,_Louisiana Louisiana State Symbols https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/louisiana/state-nickname/pelican-state Zydeco music: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zydeco Buckwheat Zydeco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckwheat_Zydeco Lana Del Rey & her husband: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a62103404/who-is-lana-del-rey-boyfriend-jeremy-dufrene/ Parishes instead of Counties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parishes_in_Louisiana Cajun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cajuns Creole: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Creole_people Some history and differences between Cajun & Creole culture and meaning: https://www.hnoc.org/publications/first-draft/whats-difference-between-cajun-and-creole-or-there-one Mandeville, Louisiana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandeville,_Louisiana True Detective: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2790174/ Liz's Where Ya At Diner: https://lizswhereyatdiner.com/   Baton Rouge: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/listing/louisiana-state-capitol/238/    Tiki Bar in New Orleans: https://latitude29nola.com/ Beach Bum Berry's Latitude 29: https://latitude29nola.com/   Follow Clayton on Social Media Instagram @claytonrasche Facebook /claytonrasche/        Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13  Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer - @Aviv5753   Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Donate, Newsletter

Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Quarterfinals Edition, 11/26/24 full 4634 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:25:06 +0000 oGGDnjzald2UB1V11zBDBCEE1P28mzJA sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Quarterfinals Edition, 11/26/24 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amperwave

Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Regional Playoffs Edition, 11-19-24 full 4771 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:07:29 +0000 2SNkFPY0bTKggDHtr3dp8u7c36DTFRhW sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Regional Playoffs Edition, 11-19-24 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amper

Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Bi-District Playoffs Edition, 11/13/24 full 4303 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:13:45 +0000 tYyDJsxTxwOrq3SIQVEErjqHAVQVzWVF sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Bi-District Playoffs Edition, 11/13/24 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.am

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak with Denae Hebert, Executive Director at Louisiana Rural Health Association. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer https://www.kenjiulmer.com/

Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Week 10, November 5, 2024 full 4473 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:27:00 +0000 7SxSoksyXlKzBwkST4NI9OLeefETn2NJ sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview: Week 10, November 5, 2024 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amperwavepodcas

Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 9: October 29, 2024 full 5028 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:56:44 +0000 JoDGXTF242HfEN22bcDMl1C2TQTLk0Q8 sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 9: October 29, 2024 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amperwavepodcast

Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 8: October 22, 2024 full 4526 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:27:47 +0000 jltAVYbYLy0A4flwi3TgjtxWj6T3thaE sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 8: October 22, 2024 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amperwavepodcast

Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 7: October 15, 2024 full 4459 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:41:18 +0000 LAWPucPSqzXDALw7nfXpkDPBqQJkomh6 sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 7: October 15, 2024 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amperwavepodcast

Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 6: October 10, 2024 full 5660 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:33:13 +0000 F16mwN0xdfXnwC6FYKPgUlvEvwFXZlHu sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 6: October 10, 2024 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports Football False https://player.amperwavepodcast

Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 5: October 1, 2024 full 4766 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:51:57 +0000 ciWmlBpRPe73PDYSRShKgaLeBZ9TJscg sports,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 5: October 1, 2024 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sp

Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 4: September 25, 2024 full 4951 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:40:20 +0000 CDiqWoipd1plmELy5GhknQ8IwMiHvKVe sports,news,sports news,football SportsTalk with Bobby Hebert sports,news,sports news,football Pelican State Prep Football Preview, Week 4: September 25, 2024 Bobby takes on the day's hottest topics in the world of sports, plus in-depth coverage of the Saints, LSU and Pelicans?.  WHO DAT!     2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports News Spor

One week after Hurricane Francine forced most Louisiana high schools to cancel or postpone their games, the gridiron stars of the Pelican State will return to action this week. The Friday night lights will shine again this weekend as the high school football season enters its third week. For some teams, this week marks the beginning of the district schedule. For others, this week marks the final chance to tune up before entering district play. Some of those tune-up games will be anything but, as several games on this week's schedule are top-ten matchup that very well could be playoff previews. We will preview all of those games as we go around the state in this week's edition of the PELICAN STATE PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW. Segment 1: Robin Fambrough (Baton Rouge) and Coach Lou Valdin (New Orleans) Segment 2: Kevin Foote (Acadiana) and Gene Ponti (Monroe) Segment 3: Lamar Gaffard (Central Louisiana) and Tim Fletcher (Shreveport) Segment 4: Troy LeBouef (River Parishes) and Chaston Tavares (Lake Charles)

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Post-Debate Rallies Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump held their first rallies since Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia and, based on what was said by Trump, it doesn't sound like there's going to be another one. John Stolnis has the story from Washington.     Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2, with some winds locked at over 100 miles per hour, flooding rain, and causing widespread power outages as it moved out of the Pelican State and into Mississippi.   Springfield, Ohio Bomb Threat There's more fallout from the presidential debate. Bob Brown reports that a bomb threat forced the closure of the city hall in Springfield, Ohio, related to rumors of pets going missing and the area's Haitian population.     Democrats Pushing Emergency Abortion Bill In Washington, Congressional Democrats have pushed through a resolution that says hospitals must provide emergency abortions, but will it have enough votes to pass?  Correspondent Norman Hall reports.   Russia Threat As US & UK Meet Russia sent a warning as Britain and the US will meet in a White House summit today, with the discussion being Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned late Thursday night that any agreement to supply Kyiv with longer-range missiles that could strike inside of Russia would be tantamount to NATO directly entering the war.    Leave My Son Alone The father of the victim in an auto accident in Ohio is asking politicians to stop using his son's death to demonize immigrants. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.     Wildfires Worsen In California Wildfires continue to rage in California with no letup. The arson suspect arrested in connection with the Line Fire which has grown to over 37 thousand acres is now believed to have set off two other fires on the same day.    No Weaponization For The DOJ Merrick Garland is denouncing increasing threats against the Justice Department. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Attorney General says he won't let the D-O-J be used as a political weapon, now or in the future.    Judge Halts North Dakota Abortion Ban A judge has ruled on a decision that will impact North Dakota's relatively strict abortion ban.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Baltimore Bridge Collapse Update There's new information surfacing about what may have led to the Baltimore bridge collapse that caused the deaths of construction workers and paralyzed the Port of Baltimore for weeks. Lisa Dwyer reports.    NYC's Top Cop Resigns The top cop in the nation's largest city has abruptly resigned his position, after the FBI confiscated his cellphone as part of a sweeping investigation into some of the members of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration. The details from Sue Aller in New York.    California Quake Across the nation in California, a state that has been dealing with wildfires now has the earth moving under their feet. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on an earthquake with dozens of aftershocks rattling the Los Angeles area.     DOJ Targets Iran For Trump Hack The Department of Justice is preparing to go after a Middle East nation for a cyberattack hacking the campaign of former President Donald Trump. The details from correspondent Ed Donahue.      Judge Dismisses Part Of Trump Georgia Case A judge dismissed two criminal counts in the Georgia 2020 interference case against former President Donald Trump and one other count against allies of the former president.      Smartmatic Lawsuit To Trial A judge ruled that an election machine maker's lawsuit against a Conservative news channel can proceed to trial. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Hurricane Francine pushes its way towards the Louisiana coast, a number of high school football games are being canceled or postponed. Still, the majority of prep football games across the state will be played this weekend. We preview those contests as well as have a conversation with St. Thomas More cornerback Brian Broussard, Jr., in this week's edition of the Pelican State Prep Football Preview.

Today on America in the Morning   Trump & Harris Debate Night Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump meet tonight for their widely anticipated debate on ABC. As correspondent Steve Futterman reports from the debate site in Philadelphia, it's expected to be a make-or-break night for each candidate as polls show a dead-heat in many key battleground states.     Remembering James Earl Jones One of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood has passed away. America in the Morning's Kevin Carr reports on the passing of the legendary actor James Earl Jones.     Sniper Manhunt In Kentucky Grows The manhunt and a motive for Joseph Couch, the 32-year-old suspected sniper accused of shooting 5 people on a Kentucky interstate highway remains ongoing. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports what police do know is that he vowed to 'kill a lot of people.' Audio courtesy WHAS News 11.     “Trump Train” Trial Begins A trial is now underway surrounding a confrontation involving a "Trump Train" on a Texas highway in 20-20. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Remembering 9-11 Tomorrow we will remember the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks in 2001. Correspondent Julie Walker reports how one New Yorker recalls that day.    Kohberger Trial Moved A new trial location has been granted for the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.     Trump & Harris Debate Preview Tonight is a critical moment in the 2024 election as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump square off in a televised debate on ABC. Correspondent Rita Foley reports that ahead of the debate, both Trump and Harris have been talking on the campaign trail on a number of topics including the top issue on the minds of Americans: the economy.    Congress Dealing With A Potential Shutdown Lawmakers have returned to Capitol Hill and the first order of business - Congress has just three weeks to avoid a government shutdown. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Francine Heading To Louisiana A tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to become a hurricane, and it's making a direct path to the coast of Louisiana. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports people in Texas are preparing for rain and flooding, while those in the Pelican State are paring for much worse.    Police Interviewed The GA Shooter & Father Last Year Police have released bodycam footage of officers interviewing alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray and his father last year regarding social media messages posted about shooting up a middle school. Correspondent Norman Hall reports on that meeting, and how the high school appeared to not know about the potential threat before classes started.     Wildfires In The West Fast-moving wildfires in Nevada and California have placed tens of thousands of people under mandatory evacuation orders. California Governor Gavin Newsom has activated the National Guard to help with the Line Fire in San Bernadino County. Investigation Into NYC Officials Intensifies There are growing calls for the New York City Police commissioner to resign as the FBI continues an investigation into a number of top officials of Mayor Eric Adams. Sue Aller reports from New York that the mayor also tested positive for COVID.    RFK Removed From NC Ballots The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that orders former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy's name off of statewide ballots.    Finally   Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein was rushed from prison to a New York City hospital where he underwent emergency heart surgery. The details from entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Release Date: 04-03-23Recorded LIVE from Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials; these are The Dog Men.Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell, travels to the Pelican State, The Bayou Country, The Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, the one and only State of Louisiana to record this episode with two bona fide dog men. In seat number one we have the elusive, yet intellectual and philosophical Ed Barnes. Ed is the publisher of Tuskers Magazine, author of the Dog Man favorite book In Pursuit of Hog Dogs and bladesmith, making heirloom quality pig stickers and hog skinners. Raymond Plummer is second only in the seating arrangement. Raymond is working on 28 generations of catahoulas, author of fine poetry and master storyteller.This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast is one for the ages.  ►Get Your Houndsman XP Info, Gear & More Here!www.HoundsmanXP.com►Become a Patron of Houndsman XP! Check out our Tailgate Talks.|

For us Texans, there's nothing new about Bible-thumping politicians bedevilling us with the foolishness of their dogmatic Christian piety. A century ago, for example, a proposal was made to offer bilingual education to Spanish-speaking school kids. But it was quashed by the governor, who solemnly declared: “If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, it ought to be good enough for the children of Texas.”But suddenly, Louisiana's demagogic Christian officials have surged past Texas on the far right. The Pelican State's governor, an Elmer Gantry wannabe, has decreed that every single public school classroom must henceforth prominently display the Ten Commandments to indoctrinate the tykes in his religion. That way, babbled a legislative backer of the state edict, students can “look up and see what God says is right and what he says is wrong.”Actually, the Christian bible itself is a little wobbly on that, offering three different versions of holy commandments, including this: “Thou shalt not seethe a kid in it is mother's milk.”Wobbliest of all, though, is the moral authority of depraved politicians hypocritically preaching to school kids about such sins of adultery, stealing, and (hello MAGA zealots!) worshiping false gods. Plus, their piousness doesn't work. Young people are not so dull and docile that they'll mindlessly obey what some self-serving, immoral politicos put on a poster.Louisiana could have consulted Texas on this. For some 60 years, a 6-foot-tall granite slab engraved with the Ten Commandments has stood outside our State Capitol building. Yet, those inside, the Capitol – including our governor – routinely violate those engraved moral sentiments.If so-called “leaders” don't give a damn about honoring the values they put on classrooms posters, why should students?Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Under State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley’s leadership, Louisiana has safely reopened schools, revamped literacy instruction, introduced new social studies standards, and prioritized academic achievement. Now, the Pelican State is poised to expand educational freedom. Dr. Brumley joins Students Over Systems to discuss the Louisiana GATOR program and plans to provide parents with state-funded education […]

Pelican Briefs is a weekly episodic podcast where Etosha McGee and Charles Miller discuss current events in Louisiana and New Orleans through the lens of an Urban Studies professor and a local Capricorn with big opinions. They dish about the hottest topics related to contemporary politics, controversies, and developments in the Pelican State.

Today on America in the Morning Trump's Fixer Stays On The Stand As Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen sat for a second day of testimony in the New York hush money trial, the former President received an in-person show of support from House Speaker Mike Johnson. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     Biden's China Tariffs China is accusing the United States of bullying as new tariffs are slapped on Chinese-made products. Correspondent Jennifer King reports this includes electric vehicles and other tech items.   Maryland & West Virginia Primaries There was a surprise winner for the Democrats in the Senate primary in Maryland, which could turn into one of the most-watched Senate races in November. West Virginia's governor was the runaway GOP primary winner for the Senate.     Florida Farmworkers Killed At bus accident in central Florida kills several people and leaves more than three dozen injured. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports the school bus involved was carrying migrant workers.     Teen Killed In Waterski Accident In Florida A 15-year-old girl waterskiing in the waters off Miami was struck and killed by a boat that never stopped. Pamela Furr reports on the search for the person responsible.    Hunter Biden Request Denied A federal judge has again denied a request by lawyers for the President's son, Hunter Biden, to delay his gun case trial. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.   Cohen On The Stand Again Day 17 of the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City included the Speaker of the House calling for an end to the proceedings, and the former president's former attorney on the witness stand facing questions from Trump's legal team. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that Michael Cohen talked about payments he received, and a gag order not applying to everyone was also discussed.     Latest On The College Campus Protests While there are still some anti-Israel protests on college campuses, there aren't as many as in the past few weeks, and in some cases, including at Harvard University, the school has made deals with protesters to take down encampments.    Blinken's Surprise Ukraine Visit In a case of musical diplomacy, Secretary of State Antony Blinken used a guitar to help boost spirits during an unannounced trip to Ukraine, which is facing a renewed Kremlin offensive in what's being described as a second Russian invasion. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    Air Quality Alert It's starting to look like last year all over again. Bob Brown reports that a number of out-of-control Canadian wildfires are causing air quality alerts in at least eight states.    More Trouble For Rudy Giuliani A New York bankruptcy judge has denied Rudy Giuliani a chance to pursue an appeal of a $148 million dollar defamation judgment for spreading lies about the 2020 election. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    Arizona Abortion Law Temporarily Halted The Arizona Supreme Court has granted a motion to stop the enforcement of a Civil War-era law that would ban almost all abortions in the state. The Arizona Attorney General had asked for a 90-day delay for enforcing the ban that was passed the legislature.      Severe Weather Kills One In Louisiana Severe weather in parts of the Plains States and the Southeast has people on edge, and a person in Louisiana died when a strong storm pelted the Pelican State. Rita Foley reports.     Finally   A federal appeals court will soon rule on the case of a transgender woman's admission into a Wyoming university sorority. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.    Singer John Legend is explaining why he's leaving “The Voice” and what he thinks about the upcoming season. Kevin Carr has more.    Move over Jane and Joe. Correspondent Shelly Adler reports on the new list of the top-10 baby names of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE: A Minnesota man espousing a coming “New World Order” was found dead with his family in 2015. Was it a murder-suicide as investigators say, or could it be that the government had him silenced to keep from speaking the truth? (Death of a Conspiracy Theorist) *** A girl finds out her family all her life had hidden the fact that she grew up in a haunted house. But the secret came out when she found the photos that were taken of the evidence ghosts left behind. (We Only Knew It As The Entity) *** In the early 1900s women simply weren't usually allowed to take part in murder investigations. But Mary E. Holland was no ordinary woman. And the case of Margaret Grippen was no ordinary murder. (A Famous Woman Detective and The Murder of Margaret Grippen) *** For your next move to a new home, do you want a little peace and quiet? Something a bit more secluded so you can get away from nosy neighbors? You might consider Garnet, Montana… population zero. It's scenery is beautiful, but nobody wants to live there – despite the government offering to pay people to do so. Why is that? (The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In) *** In Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp, you're sure to find alligators, turtles, snakes, and other creepy critters. But legend has it, the swamp is home to something that is much more wild. (Swamp Monster of Honey Island)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Death of a Conspiracy Theorist” by Pat Pheifer for the Star Tribune https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yf6chbzd; and David Neiwert for SPL Center https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8anexh“Gray State” 2013 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igH_7EndvyM“Gray State: The Rise” uncompleted documentary from 2015: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5651026“A Gray State” 2021 documentary: https://amzn.to/3Xuik5A“Gray State” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/graystatemovie“Justice For David Crowley” Facebook page: https://facebook.com/justicefordavidcrowleyDavid Crowley Speaks at Ron Paul Festival in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDqdOjfNXcU“A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv8fav3k“The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In” by Brad Smith for Relatively Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u8v636vf“We Only Knew It As The Entity” by Jessica Moffitt for Huffington Post (INCLUDES PHOTOS): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3w7zfe“The Swamp Monster of Honey Island” by Cole Kinchen for Pelican State of Mind: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3e4dp8fnBook: “Honey Island Swamp Monster Documentations” by Dana Holyfield: https://amzn.to/3iOKcmfFilm: “The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster”: https://amzn.to/3WhwNALWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: January 18, 2023PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/mysterious-death-conspiracy-filmmaker/

Who wouldn't want to go to Vegas to represent the Pelican State in the city of sin?

Thank you for listening to the 32nd episode of "This Week's Economy," where I briefly recap and share my insights on key economic and policy news. Please share this episode on social media and provide a rating and review. Also, subscribe and see show notes for this episode on Substack (www.vanceginn.substack.com) and visit my website for economic insights (www.vanceginn.com). Today, I cover: 1) National: My thoughts on the newly appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson, how President Biden's student loan "forgiveness" plan will disadvantage lower-income earners while making higher education more expensive, and while the latest GDP report may seem promising at first, but is less impressive when adjusted for inflation; 2) States: Texas has a new roughly $18 billion surplus that should be put toward buying down property taxes until they are zero, but that likely won't happen given what's on Texas' ballot, and Louisiana's GDP and personal income rates show that aggressive improvement is needed in The Pelican State; and 3) Other: Why you don't want to miss last week's podcast with Texas State Representative Brian Harrison and the upcoming episode with Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm.

After state decades of economic divide, a domineering central government, and political apathy, the state of Louisiana is emerging into a new era. Ahead lies a road unfettered by policy encumbrances of the past—an exit from the 100-year-long “rule of Huey Long,” according to this week's guest and CEO of the Pelican Institute, Daniel Erspamer.He brings lessons on the fight for freedom from in Louisiana—lessons universal to beyond The Pelican State—that can be used to make the founders' vision of “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” more attainable for all Americans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here! I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, Rojonah Harris! If you know anything about Ro then you know that she is the busiest person in the Pelican State. Outside of being a mother of seven, she also works tirelessly to give back to the inmates in the prison system. In the first part of the interview, we discuss the Adopt An Inmate program that she's putting together for the state of Louisiana. Show #1020 SHOW ME LOVE! Support the show by buying me a cup of coffee​​​ or by visiting my store and picking up some merch! You can also donate via Cashapp: $Talk2Q HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on social media by searching #Talk2Q! Want to be on the podcast or have a topic suggestion? Contact me: Talk2QNow@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here! I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, Rojonah Harris! If you know anything about Ro then you know that she is the busiest person in the Pelican State. She talks about New York Fashion Week! I know, right? How do we transition here? Well, Rojonah wanted to cross this off of her bucket list and walk the runways of NYC and she explains what she needs from you to make it happen! You can support her here: https://themodelexperience.com/products/ny-fashion-week-festival-rojonah-harris-9-9-23?variant=43428811243675Show #1020 SHOW ME LOVE! Support the show by buying me a cup of coffee​​​ or by visiting my store and picking up some merch! You can also donate via Cashapp: $Talk2Q HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on social media by searching #Talk2Q! Want to be on the podcast or have a topic suggestion? Contact me: Talk2QNow@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here! I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, Rojonah Harris! If you know anything about Ro then you know that she is the busiest person in the Pelican State. We get into her newest acting role in the short film, "Aspire". Ro is no stranger to the camera and after doing A&E's "60 Days In" and a couple of short films, she's looking to build her resume on her IMDB page. Follow her at https://linktr.ee/rojonahharrisofficial or email her at: rojonahharris@outlook.com. Show #1020 SHOW ME LOVE! Support the show by buying me a cup of coffee​​​ or by visiting my store and picking up some merch! You can also donate via Cashapp: $Talk2Q HELPFUL LINKS Follow me on social media by searching #Talk2Q! Want to be on the podcast or have a topic suggestion? Contact me: Talk2QNow@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Sharon believes credit unions deserve a bigger stage. “We don't toot our own horn enough,” says the assistant vice president of financial outreach at $677 million asset Pelican State Credit Union in Baton Rouge, La.Pelican State shares its good news on “Opportunity Knock$,” a PBS reality show that follows six families as they work with financial experts and local credit unions to take control of their finances. In this episode of the CUNA News Podcast, Sharon describes how Pelican State credit counselors do what they do best: improve members' financial well-being.“This is our mission. This is our purpose,” says Sharon. “I hope this shines a light on the credit union industry and how we're living our principles.”

We had the pleasure of interviewing Laine Lonero over Zoom video!Country-pop singer-songwriter Laine Lonero recently released her new single "Broke"! The song was co-written by Laine and produced by Maks Gabriel who has produced and composed songs for "Yellowstone" and "Monarch," among others."One of the newest bright stars on the pop-country scene (HollywoodLife)," singer-songwriter Laine Lonero started earning accolades for her performances at an early age. Born and raised in The Pelican State of Louisiana, Laine grew up performing in musical theater and opera, penning her first song at 13-years-old.She went on to win the Nashville Dreamin' songwriting contest for her original "The Little Girl in Me," inspired by her grandmother's battle with cancer. In 2016, Laine's talent caught the attention of Kidz Bop producers who featured her on four CDs, while Radio Disney Country supported her debut single "No Sweat." Laine currently resides in Nashville, where she attends Belmont University's prestigious songwriting program.She has played several well-known Nashville venues and performed the national anthem for the San Diego Padres, Nashville Sounds, New Orleans Pelicans and Louisiana State University. In 2021, Laine was a featured National Anthem performer at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. Talented and driven, Laine is paving a path for herself as a trendsetter in the Gen Z pop-country market with relatable lyrics and powerhouse vocals.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LaineLonero #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

Send us a Text Message.In the early 1960s, the bayous of Southern Louisiana became the home of the Honey Island Swamp Monster. According to local lore, this foul-smelling, grey-haired beast is a part alligator / part monkey hybrid that splashed through the swamp leaving behind mysterious three-toed footprints. A decade later in Central Illinois, the area around Lawndale hosted an outbreak of Thunderbird sightings. In one incident, a giant bird attempted to fly away with a ten-year-old boy in its talons! We hope you enjoy our very first cryptid episode.The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster at Pelican State of MindDana Holyfields office website for her grandfather's research. Piasa BirdArtist's rendering of the attackOccult World ArticleDoug's Darkworld articleAtlas Obscura articleTroy Taylor's “Thunderbirds Over Illinois”Troy Taylor's Facebook postIf you have an experience, story, or anything else you'd like to share with us, you can email us at Opeaghost@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Join our Facebook group : Ope, A Ghost, or Follow us on YoutubeToodles!

Recorded LIVE from Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials; these are The Dog Men. Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell, travels to the Pelican State, The Bayou Country, The Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, the one and only State of Louisiana to record this episode with two bona fide dog men. In seat number one we have the elusive, yet intellectual and philosophical Ed Barnes. Ed is the publisher of Tuskers Magazine, author of the Dog Man favorite book In Pursuit of Hog Dogs and bladesmith, making heirloom quality pig stickers and hog skinners. Raymond Plummer is second only in the seating arrangement. Raymond is working on 28 generations of catahoulas, author of fine poetry and master storyteller. This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast is one for the ages.  www.tuskersmagazine.com www.houndsmanxp.com Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! SPONSORS: Cajun Lights Go Wild Old South Dog Boxes Joy Dog Food Briar Creek Kennel dogsRtreed Freedom Hunters Rough Cut Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded LIVE from Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials; these are The Dog Men.Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell, travels to the Pelican State, The Bayou Country, The Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, the one and only State of Louisiana to record this episode with two bona fide dog men. In seat number one we have the elusive, yet intellectual and philosophical Ed Barnes. Ed is the publisher of Tuskers Magazine, author of the Dog Man favorite book In Pursuit of Hog Dogs and bladesmith, making heirloom quality pig stickers and hog skinners. Raymond Plummer is second only in the seating arrangement. Raymond is working on 28 generations of catahoulas, author of fine poetry and master storyteller.This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast is one for the ages. www.tuskersmagazine.comwww.houndsmanxp.comCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!SPONSORS:Cajun LightsGo WildOld South Dog BoxesJoy Dog FoodBriar Creek KenneldogsRtreedFreedom HuntersRough Cut Company

Recorded LIVE from Uncle Earl's Hog Dog Trials; these are The Dog Men.Houndsman XP host, Chris Powell, travels to the Pelican State, The Bayou Country, The Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, the one and only State of Louisiana to record this episode with two bona fide dog men. In seat number one we have the elusive, yet intellectual and philosophical Ed Barnes. Ed is the publisher of Tuskers Magazine, author of the Dog Man favorite book In Pursuit of Hog Dogs and bladesmith, making heirloom quality pig stickers and hog skinners. Raymond Plummer is second only in the seating arrangement. Raymond is working on 28 generations of catahoulas, author of fine poetry and master storyteller.This episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast is one for the ages. www.tuskersmagazine.comwww.houndsmanxp.comCheck out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!SPONSORS:Cajun LightsGo WildOld South Dog BoxesJoy Dog FoodBriar Creek KenneldogsRtreedFreedom HuntersRough Cut Company

“THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A CONSPIRACY FILMMAKER” and More True Stories! #WeirdDarknessHelp spread the darkness! Vote Up This Episode at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvjsnkbz – you can vote up to 3X per day! Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending Weird Darkness to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: A girl finds out her family all her life had hidden the fact that she grew up in a haunted house. But the secret came out when she found the photos that were taken of the evidence ghosts left behind. (We Only Knew It As The Entity) *** In the early 1900s women simply weren't usually allowed to take part in murder investigations. But Mary E. Holland was no ordinary woman. And the case of Margaret Grippen was no ordinary murder. (A Famous Woman Detective and The Murder of Margaret Grippen) *** For your next move to a new home, do you want a little peace and quiet? Something a bit more secluded so you can get away from nosy neighbors? You might consider Garnet, Montana… population zero. It's scenery is beautiful, but nobody wants to live there – despite the government offering to pay people to do so. Why is that? (The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In) *** In Louisiana's Honey Island Swamp, you're sure to find alligators, turtles, snakes, and other creepy critters. But legend has it, the swamp is home to something that is much more wild. (Swamp Monster of Honey Island) *** A Minnesota man espousing a coming “New World Order” was found dead with his family in 2015. Was it a murder-suicide as investigators say, or could it be that the government had him silenced to keep from speaking the truth? (Death of a Conspiracy Theorist)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Death of a Conspiracy Theorist” by Pat Pheifer for the Star Tribune https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yf6chbzd; and David Neiwert for SPL Center https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8anexh“Gray State” 2013 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igH_7EndvyM“Gray State: The Rise” uncompleted documentary from 2015: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5651026“A Gray State” 2021 documentary: https://amzn.to/3Xuik5A“Gray State” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/graystatemovie“Justice For David Crowley” Facebook page: https://facebook.com/justicefordavidcrowleyDavid Crowley Speaks at Ron Paul Festival in 2012: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDqdOjfNXcU “A Famous Woman Detective And The Murder of Margaret Grippen” by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mv8fav3k “The Montana Town No One Wants To Live In” by Brad Smith for Relatively Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u8v636vf “We Only Knew It As The Entity” by Jessica Moffitt for Huffington Post (INCLUDES PHOTOS):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3w7zfe “The Swamp Monster of Honey Island” by Cole Kinchen for Pelican State of Mind: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3e4dp8fnBook: “Honey Island Swamp Monster Documentations” by Dana Holyfield: https://amzn.to/3iOKcmfFilm: “The Legend of the Honey Island Swamp Monster”: https://amzn.to/3WhwNAL = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library and EpidemicSound with paid license.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. © 2023, Weird Darkness.