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Why do so many men feel like nothing they do is ever good enough? Join us in the pew this week as John unpacks the crushing weight of perfectionism, the very thing that keeps men stuck in cycles of inadequacy and self-condemnation. God isn't asking for perfection; He's inviting you into greatness. When you show up to Mass distracted or spend an imperfect hour with your kids, He sees your heart and effort, not your failures. If you're tired of the voice that says “it's never enough,” this episode offers a biblical shift in perspective. Don't let your mistakes define you; let them refine you. Download the Opportunities For Grace spreadsheet: https://justaguyinthepew.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/OFGSheet.pdf Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

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The show spotlights Zohran Mamdani's lead in New York's mayoral polls, fueled by strong youth support for socialist policies like fare-free transit, public child care, city-run groceries, rent controls, police defunding, and a $30 minimum wage. Kevin Freeman contrasts generational attitudes toward socialism and communism with Cold War history, citing data from Cato, Pew, and Gallup to argue that education and cultural shifts are driving the trend. He criticizes proposals such as city-owned grocery stores as historically disastrous and highlights endorsements and controversies surrounding Mamdani's background and positions on Israel. The segment concludes with a call for “economic justice” via free-market solutions, sound money, and policy reforms to restore middle-class opportunity without embracing socialism.

You check all the boxes—good job, nice house, family, success—but still wake up asking, "Is this all there is?" You're not alone. This week in the pew, John is joined by his longtime friend Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire and ministry leader with the John Paul II Healing Center, for an honest conversation about finding your God-given purpose when life feels like you're just surviving instead of thriving. Drawing from Scripture and raw personal experience, John and Bart explore why so many men are stuck in cycles of despair, working jobs that drain their souls while their hearts scream for something more. Check out more of Bart's work: https://www.churchonfire.live/ https://jpiihealingcenter.org/ And follow them on social media: https://www.instagram.com/churchonfire.live https://www.instagram.com/jpiihealingcenter/ https://www.facebook.com/JP2HealingCenter https://x.com/JPIIHealing https://youtube.com/@jpiihealingcenter?si=TgP-gv354daZcC8P Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Send us a textTaylor & Travis get engaged…and the internet loses its mind. Then Charlie Kirk tells Taylor to “reject feminism, submit to your husband,” and implies marriage will “fix” her politics. If that's your gospel, it's not from Jesus. We break down the Taylor & Travis engagement and the Christian clickbait machine trying to hijack it. Come for the tea, stay for the theology.” We break it all down!Taylor Swift engagement, Travis Kelce, Charlie Kirk rant, Christian marriage, Ephesians 5, wives submit, mutual submission, faith and politics, culture war, conservative vs liberal, role model debate, name change marriage, marriage rates decline, Gen Z marriage, is marriage outdated, Pew poll marriage, clickbait outrage, Christian influencers, JD Vance reference, Pfizer discourse, Swifties, NFL celebrity couple, premarital counseling, healthy conflict, marriage experts, relationship podcast, Married AFTwo Awesome PeopleNew Episodes Every Monday and Thursday!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Meta's got its eyes (and algorithms) locked on unoriginal content, and that's just the tip of the AI-powered iceberg. This week, EDGE of the Web is knee-deep in septic tank puns and even deeper into breaking news shaking up AI, SEO, and the future of web browsing. Hosts Erin Sparks and guest Crystal Carter wade through Meta's latest moves to curb content farms and content theft, Google's new AI-generated shopping and search experiments, and the shocking rise of AI-powered browser contenders. Plus, the crew gets real about how AI Overviews are cannibalizing clicks, what “agentic AI” means for your future shopping sprees (and your calendar), and why being authentic is still your best bet in the SEO cesspool. In a particularly cheeky side note, Erin and Crystal dissect the subtle strategies hidden in Google's virtual try-on images—are those AI-generated smiles a sly tactic for boosting conversions? Spoiler: Someone's always a little happier in new clothes. Don't panic (and always carry a towel): EDGE of the Web keeps you prepared and laughing through the chaos of AI, changing SERP landscapes, and the not-so-glamorous world of digital marketing. Smash that play button for smart analysis, sharp takes, and the kind of SEO news you actually want to share—even if you promise to quit the septic tank jokes… eventually. News from the EDGE: [00:00:21] Try PreWriter.AI [00:00:44] BrightonSEO 15% Off Tickets [00:05:16] Meta Follows YouTube In Crackdown On Unoriginal Content AI / SEO News Segment: [00:10:47] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: PreWriter.AI [00:11:57] OpenAI And Perplexity Set To Battle Google For Browser Dominance [00:22:06] Google launches AI shopping tools with virtual try-ons and smarter price alerts [00:29:00] Google Web Guide for AI-organized search results [00:34:34] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: WAIKAI [00:36:01] Google's AI Overviews are hurting clicks: Pew study [00:44:17] Google Says AI Won't Replace The Need For SEO Thanks to our sponsors! PreWriter.AI: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/prewriter  Inlinks WAIKAY https://edgeofthewebradio.com/waikay Follow Us: X: @ErinSparks X: @CrystalontheWeb X: @TheMann00 X: @EDGEWebRadio

News and Updates: Digital publishers are losing traffic as Google's AI Summaries siphon clicks. A survey from Digital Content Next found median referral traffic from Google Search down 10% year-over-year in May and June, with some outlets seeing drops of 25%. Pew data shows only 8% of users click links when AI Overviews appear vs. 15% with standard results. Publishers are calling for transparency, licensing, and regulation, warning AI summaries could mean “weaker journalism and a less informed public.” Google insists “quality clicks” are up, despite declines. California is advancing a bill requiring police to disclose any use of generative AI in writing reports. Officers would need to label AI-generated sections, preserve drafts, and maintain an audit trail tied to bodycam or audio sources. Advocates say transparency is vital since police reports drive criminal cases, while police unions argue the disclosures could undermine credibility and add legal burdens. The bill is now with the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Anthropic has added a new safeguard to its Claude 4 and 4.1 models: the ability to end conversations if users repeatedly push harmful or abusive prompts. Once Claude disengages, the session can't be resumed, though new chats can be started. The feature is part of Anthropic's research on “AI well-being,” protecting chatbots from abusive interactions. A tragic case highlights Meta's AI chatbot risks: 76-year-old Thongbue Wongbandue died after rushing to meet “Big sis Billie,” a flirty AI persona Meta created as a variant of its Kendall Jenner–inspired bot. Despite disclaimers, the chatbot repeatedly told him she was real and invited him to an NYC rendezvous. His family says Meta's guidelines allowed romantic roleplay—even with children—until Reuters exposed the policy. Meta has since removed the child-flirting provision but continues to allow bots to mislead adults. Google's Gemini AI embarrassed itself in a viral debugging loop, calling itself “a disgrace” 86 times after failing to fix a coding error. In logs shared on Reddit, Gemini spiraled into self-abuse, labeling itself “a broken man,” “a monument to hubris,” and declaring it was “going to have a stroke.” Google acknowledged the issue as an “annoying infinite looping bug” it is working to fix.  

Sometimes we get discouraged when our imperfect efforts fail our expectations, when in reality it is only God who can provide exactly what we need. Join us in the pew this week as John reflects on this truth through a story about his yard in the Memphis heat, and how one sudden downpour after weeks of drought became a powerful lesson in the way God intervenes with grace. Drawing from Psalm 63, he shows how relying on ourselves is futile, and how opening to God restores our souls—just as rain revived John's grass. You don't have to hold it all together. God's grace is real—ask Him to let it rain. Download the Opportunities For Grace spreadsheet: https://justaguyinthepew.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/OFGSheet.pdf Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics: Warm Open:• Nerd Out EP 61. The 2/3 of the Year Awards!Main Topics:FBI PSA - Russian Government Cyber Actors Targeting Networking Devices, Critical Infrastructure. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public, private sector, and international community of the threat posed to computer networks and critical infrastructure by cyber actors attributed to the Russian Federal Security Service's (FSB) Center 16. The FBI detected Russian FSB cyber actors exploiting Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and end-of-life networking devices running an unpatched vulnerability (CVE-2018-0171) in Cisco Smart Install (SMI) to broadly target entities in the United States and globally. Info Ops: • Most Adults in 25 Countries Say Spread of False Information Is a Top National Threat. The findings come from Pew's seventh iteration of its Global Attitudes Survey: International Opinion on Global Threats, which was last published in 2022. • Foreign disinformation enters AI-powered era. At least one China-based technology company, GoLaxy, seems to be using generative AI to build influence operations in Taiwan and Hong Kong… Documents also show that GoLaxy has created profiles for at least 117 members of Congress and over 2,000 American political figures and thought leaders.• Toxic politics and TikTok engagement in the 2024 U.S. election• Why wind farms attract so much misinformation and conspiracy theory UN - Terror threat posed by ISIL ‘remains volatile and complex,' Security Council hears. The threat posed by the terrorist group ISIL – known more widely in the Middle East as Da'esh – remains dynamic and diverse, with Africa currently experiencing the highest level of activity worldwide.• PDF: Remarks by Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism. • PDF: Remarks by Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.• UN Report: ISIS Fighters' Migration to Afghanistan and the Taliban's Failure• ISIS-K poses major threat with 2,000 fighters in Afghanistan, UN saysFEMA Employees Warn That Trump Is Gutting Disaster Response. After Hurricane Katrina, Congress passed a law to strengthen the nation's disaster response. FEMA employees say the Trump administration has reversed that progress. Employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency wrote to Congress on Monday warning that the Trump administration had reversed much of the progress made in disaster response and recovery since Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast two decades ago. The letter to Congress, titled the “Katrina Declaration,” rebuked President Trump's plan to drastically scale down FEMA and shift more responsibility for disaster response — and more costs — to the states. It came days before the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest and costliest storms to ever strike the United States.Quick Hits:• 25% of security leaders replaced after ransomware attack• Gate 15: Hack Yourself First: Pen Testing for Prevention • FB-ISAO: Ransomware Incident Review January to June 2025• Dissecting PipeMagic: Inside the architecture of a modular backdoor framework• Maryland Transit Administration says cybersecurity incident is affecting some of its servicesNevada state government offices closed after network security incident• Audit of Antisemitic Incidents 2024• MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing• Report: Russian Sabotage Operations In Europe Have Quadrupled Since 2023• CISA Requests Public Comment for Updated Guidance on Software Bill of Materials• Risky Bulletin: NIST releases face-morphing detection guideline• CVE-2025–41688: Bypassing Restrictions in an OT Remote Access Device• Think before you Click(Fix): Analyzing the ClickFix social engineering technique

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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown. NFL will emphasize sportsmanship and crack down on violent and sexually suggestive gestures. How to watch the 2025 US Open on TV, betting odds, the schedule, seedings and more to know. Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus. Black Cowboy joy is spread by 'Boots on the Ground' viral line dance. Illegal immigration hit a record-high of 14 million in the US in 2023, Pew report finds. Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain. National Guard troops on DC streets for Trump's crackdown will start carrying guns. Canada will match US tariff exemptions under USMCA trade pact, Prime Minister Carney says. FBI searches home and office of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton. Iran confers with European nations on its nuclear program as sanctions deadline nears. Large Interpol cybercrime crackdown in Africa leads to the arrest of over 1,200 suspects. Alaska man gifted $22,000 motorcycle by Russian government after viral interview. A flight delay, a jazz band and a viral moment: How Dave Koz and fellow musicians lifted spirits. A massive mountain park in Vermont celebrates the bond between dogs and their humans. Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words. Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, 'Grandma won't be able to pay for it anymore'. Campaigners want to change the world map to show Africa is bigger. How to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal waters. Paris residents fight overtourism and ‘Disneyfication' of beloved Montmartre neighborhood. A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half in Gaza, UN says. Heat and thirst drive families in Gaza to drink water that makes them sick. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, Conservative Christian leader James Dobson has died, and Pope Leo expresses his own style. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Kash Patel sent a direct order down the pipe to raid John Bolton's home this morning. What does this mean for the deep state? Also: Trump hilariously thanks and welcomes DC's law enforcement in Trump fashion. Unauthorized immigrant population hit record 14M in 2023: Pew analysis https://www.axios.com/2025/08/21/unauthorized-immigrants-record-2023 Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations https://apnews.com/article/trump-visas-deportations-068ad6cd5724e7248577f17592327ca4 Trump's massive $500M civil fraud fine in AG Tish James' case thrown out by NY appeals court https://nypost.com/2025/08/21/us-news/trumps-massive-500m-civil-fraud-fine-in-ag-tish-james-case-thrown-out-by-ny-appeals-court/ Sponsors: Home Title Lock - https://hometitlelock.com/vince Code: Vince Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/Vince Beam - https://shopbeam.com/VINCESHOW code: Vinceshow Fast Growing Trees - https://Fastgrowingtrees.com Code: Vince Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 - Cracker Barrel is the latest corporation to poorly rebrand themselves in this modern day and age. Why did they get rid of the logo? Why did they make the interior so boring? Why do corporations insist on minimalism? 1215 - Side - something you dread doing. 1235 - Former DC Police Chief Steven Sund joins the program again this week. No homicides in the Capital this week, how did that happen? We play video of a protestor freaking out on a capitol police officer over being accused of cultural appropriation. As Steven has been at odds with Nancy Pelosi over the years, what does Steven want to see unearthed as they investigate January 6th? 1240 - Andy Reid was shot at? 1250 - Dom goes over what a new Pew study says over illegal immigration. 1 - Delaware County is implementing an ordinance protecting LGBTQIA+ residents from discrimination. Why is the county so worried on societal issues rather than the monetary struggles it faces? Trump is going on patrol in DC tonight? 105 - Are drones the new way to combat school shooters? Where will Trump patrol tonight? Your calls. 120 - Former Biden aide Ian Sams is testifying today on the mental acuity of Joe Biden when he was President and what went on behind closed doors. How many times did he interact with the president? 135 - Fox News Analyst and Commentator Gregg Jarrett joins the show today to expand on anti-fascist groups turning violent. What has driven these people to escalate things to this level? How does it look now that Trump won his 515 million dollar court case appeal over Leticia James phony charges brought a couple years ago? With Ian Sams giving answers on Biden's mental state, how bad does Gregg think it really was for the former president? 155 - Is there a correlation between alcohol consumption and cancer? Why aren't people drinking anymore? 2 - Continuing on with theories as to why Republicans among many Americans are not drinking anymore. Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Continuing on with possible reasons people are not drinking anymore. More of your calls. 235 - Remember when Gavin Newsome ran over those Chinese kids on the basketball court? Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Cracker Barrel is the latest corporation to poorly rebrand themselves in this modern day and age. Why did they get rid of the logo? Why did they make the interior so boring? Why do corporations insist on minimalism? 1215 - Side - something you dread doing. 1235 - Former DC Police Chief Steven Sund joins the program again this week. No homicides in the Capital this week, how did that happen? We play video of a protestor freaking out on a capitol police officer over being accused of cultural appropriation. As Steven has been at odds with Nancy Pelosi over the years, what does Steven want to see unearthed as they investigate January 6th? 1240 - Andy Reid was shot at? 1250 - Dom goes over what a new Pew study says over illegal immigration.

Donald Trump seems to move from one unpopular catastrophe to another. With people still in the streets protesting his military take-over of Washington, D.C., his disgraceful capitulation to Putin in Alaska prompted even deeper disapproval, with a new Pew poll showing his numbers steadily worsening. Meanwhile, in Texas, state Democrats have returned, enabling Republicans to restart their gerrymandering effort, another facet in Trump's effort to manipulate the upcoming midterms to preserve his hold on power.BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/maddowblog.msnbc.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/maddow.msnbc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddowshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddowshow 

Who are men listening to in 2025? Join us in the pew this week for a conversation with longtime friend and guest Pete Burak, Vice President of Renewal Ministries. So many young men who desire discipleship are drawn to online influencers because they are validating that desire with a distorted version of masculinity. What they're really longing for is the radical call of Jesus—the only One who can truly transform a man's heart. Following Jesus means going all in. It means rejecting a lukewarm heart and letting Him radically transform your life as a man of God. Masculinity isn't toxic. It's holy—when Jesus is at the center. Check out Renewal Ministries and the awesome ways they're helping folks pursue true greatness. https://www.renewalministries.net/ Follow Pete on social media! https://www.instagram.com/peteburak https://www.facebook.com/pete.burak/ https://x.com/PeteBurak10 Follow Renewal Ministries on social media! https://www.instagram.com/renewalministries https://www.facebook.com/CatholicRenewalMinistries/ Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

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n 2024 Programs Podcast Topics Schedule Community Calendar Contact Common Threads Pew Research Center Religious survey By Fred Stella Published June 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Jonathan Evans David Hills / Courtesy Pew Research Center Jonathan Evans Fred Stella speaks with Pew senior researcher Jonathan Evans What is the state of religion in the world? For decades now that question has been addressed by one of the world's foremost authorities in polling and analysis, Pew Research. In this episode we speak to Jonathan Evans, the director of a recent project of some size. Over the past few years Pew has conducted thousands of interviews in countries across the globe on the growth, diminishment and status quo of the various religious and secular movements that inspire, correct and sometimes challenge us. Jonathan Evans is a senior researcher at Pew Research Center, where he contributes to international polling projects focused on religion and national identity. Jonathan received his master's degree from Georgetown University and holds a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University. Theme music "Nigal."

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Is your life full of noise, stress, and spiritual disconnection? You're not alone. Join us in the pew this week as John and Victor dive into the chaos that often fills our lives, and the despair that can follow. They unpack how addiction, stress, and misplaced priorities lead us away from peace and into deeper confusion. But there's hope. Through honest reflection, spiritual discipline, and authentic community, we can begin to reclaim order in our lives. Listen as John and Victor speak plainly about their own past, and the practical ways they were able to move from chaos to clarity, and from despair to hope. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

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On this week's episode find out why Deacon Scott has to schedule time for chores, how technology may be making it harder to date, and when to let God guide you to your future spouse.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Join us in the pew this week as John and Victor reflect on their own seasons of hopelessness and what it means to feel stuck in patterns you can't seem to break—whether it's addiction, broken relationships, or the crushing belief that things will never get better. But despair isn't the end. They also discuss that with Christ, you can fight for hope, even when you can't feel it. When you keep showing up in prayer, the sacraments, scripture, and community, John and Victor share how choosing hope—even a hundred times a day—is the most courageous thing a man can do. If you take anything from this podcast, know that you are not alone. Despair doesn't get the final word when you place your trust in Christ and rely on the grace of the Holy Spirit. Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Become a Partner in the Pew!

Ralph and the crew spend the whole hour with Omer Bartov, professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University, who grew up in a Zionist home, lived the first half of his life in Israel, served in the I.D.F. as a soldier and officer and is the author a New York Times op-ed entitled “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.” Plus, Ralph pays tribute to legendary Washington Post reporter, Morton Mintz.Omer Bartov is a professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University. He has written widely on modern Germany, France, the Holocaust, and representations of war and genocide. He is the author of the Mirrors of Destruction: War, Genocide, and Modern Identity, and the forthcoming book, Israel: What Went Wrong?, and he's penned a New York Times op-ed entitled “I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.”I published an op-ed in November 2023, and I said there were war crimes, clearly, crimes against humanity, and this will become genocide if it's not stopped. And the Biden administration at the time did nothing. President Biden could have stopped that within two weeks. The Israeli military machine cannot function for more than two or three weeks without constant supply of munitions, without constant supply of financial help, and most importantly, without a diplomatic Iron Dome, especially in the Security Council.Professor Omer BartovIf you say that you are shutting down speech because of anti-Semitism, who are the people who are pushing that? It must be all kinds of Jewish interests that are pushing that. And in that sense, this false campaign against anti-Semitism – some of whose leaders are people with pretty good anti-Semitic credentials themselves – is the best way to raise, to promote and incite anti-Semitism.Professor Omer BartovThere's no moral responsibility, there's no empathy being shown, and much of the population shares that view. To me, as someone who was raised in Israel, spent half of my life there, served four years in the army, to see my own society (including some of my friends) show this kind of moral callousness is frankly quite heartbreaking. And I have to say, it's the result of a long process. It's not only a response to October 7th, it's the result of six decades of occupation, of thinking of Palestinians as not really people who have any right to have rights or any right to health, to security. And in that sense, that long-term occupation has corrupted much of Israeli society. And maybe the most surprising thing is that there's still extraordinary people there who are fighting against that, but their numbers are diminishing, not growing.Professor Omer BartovMorton Mintz was hands-down the greatest consumer reporter of his generation. He opened up one field after another because he had a special sense of newsworthiness that other reporters and editors didn't have. He opened up the coverage of the pharmaceutical industry. He opened up the coverage of the auto industry. And he did so with such formidable documentation and research that other reporters started following the same subject area. So he was a pioneer.Ralph NaderNews 8/1/25* Crusading environmental lawyer Steven Donziger has published a new report in the left-wing outlet Orinoco Tribune on the undercount of the dead in Gaza. In this piece, Donziger uses the statistical model laid out by the prestigious medical journal The Lancet in their 2024 study on the Israeli military campaign, which found the direct and indirect death toll could be as high as 186,000. The Lancet study found that as many as 732 Gazans died every day from these direct and indirect causes. Multiplied by the 594 days the conflict has dragged on, this would equate to a death toll of 434,800, or 20.7% of the enclave's population. As Donziger notes, “If the same level of killing and indirect death that took place in Gaza…happened in the United States proportional to population, roughly 70 million Americans would have been killed.”* In more Gaza news, the Guardian reports that, “On Saturday night, the…IDF…intercepted and boarded the Handala, an aid ship that attempted to reach Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition…According to the coalition, IDF soldiers beat and choked…labor activist Chris Smalls.” The severity of the attack on Christian Smalls – founder of the independent Amazon Labor Union (ALU) – caused international outcry. From the Guardian report, “Smalls was physically assaulted by seven uniformed individuals. They choked him and kicked him in the legs, leaving visible signs of violence on his neck and back.” The incident also drew criticism for another reason: Smalls was the only Black person on board the Handala. While 21 members of the Flotilla group were detained, in their words ”abducted,” “This level of force was not used.” It is unclear why this level of force was used against Smalls and Smalls alone, other than the color of his skin.* Yet more tragic news from Gaza concerns the death of Odeh Hadalin, the 31-year-old Palestinian activist and English teacher featured in the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land. Al Jazeera reports that footage taken by Israeli human rights group B'Tselem “appears to show [Israeli settler Yinon] Levi opening fire on Hadalin during a confrontation in the village [of Umm al-Kheir, south of Hebron].” Levi, already sanctioned by the European Union and the United States over past attacks on Palestinians, reportedly told witnesses he was “glad about it.” Despite all of this, an Israeli court has released Levi on house arrest. Basel Adra, who co-directed No Other Land with Yuval Abraham, wrote “This is how Israel erases us — one life at a time.”* One positive development is in progress however. According to the Embassy of France in the United States, "France is prepared to fully recognize the State of Palestine, and will do so in September." French recognition of the Palestinian state, will If it ultimately comes to pass, have major ramifications on the world stage. While 147 member states of the United Nations have recognized Palestine, only 10 out of 27 EU countries have done so, mostly former Eastern Bloc states like Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, and Romania, along with the former country of Czechoslovakia. The modern country of Slovakia has reaffirmed their recognition; Czechia has not. In 2024, several more European nations extended recognition, including Norway, Slovenia, Ireland and Spain. France however would tip the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to a 3-2 majority in recognition of Palestine, along with Russia and China. Moreover, AP reports the United Kingdom is now saying they will “recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza,” among other conditions. If this happens, The permanent members of the Security Council would be split 4-1, with the United States as the lone holdout. This would be nothing short of an international relations sea change on the question of Palestine.* In some more positive foreign policy news, Jeremy Corbyn's new party in the U.K. is getting started with a bang. According to the man himself, over 600,000 people have signed up to register with the new party, which describes itself as “a new kind of political party. One that is rooted in our communities, trade unions and social movements. One that builds power in all regions and nations. One that belongs to you.” Polls show this new party in the lead among Britons aged 18-24 and Corbyn leading Labour Party leader Keir Starmer by “Almost Every Metric,” among members of the rightwing populist Reform Party. That said, the Reform Party is still projected to win an overwhelming victory compared to all other parties in the next elections, though those are not expected to be held until 2029.* In Congress, Bernie Sanders forced a vote Wednesday on two new Senate resolutions to block arms transfers to Israel. Resolution 34 would “prohibit the U.S.-taxpayer financed $675.7 million sale of 201 MK 83 1,000-pound bombs; 4,799 BLU-110A/B General Purpose 1,000-pound bombs; 1,500 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits for MK 83 bombs; 3,500 JDAM guidance kits for MK 83 bombs; and related logistics and technical support services,” while Resolution 41 would “prohibit the sale of tens of thousands of fully automatic assault rifles.” These resolutions got the support of 27 Senators, a new record and a majority of the Democratic Senate Caucus, but still far, far short of even a simple Senate majority. Perhaps a more portentous development is that Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene this week became the first Republican in Congress to call the crisis in Gaza a “genocide,” according to the Hill. It remains to be seen whether this will help break the dam on that side of the aisle.* In New York City, new polling shows stunning results for Zohran Mamdani. The new poll conducted by Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions shows Zohran dominating the 5-way race, earning 50% and beating out the other four candidates combined. Mamdani does even better in head-to-head matches against disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo and corruption-dogged incumbent Mayor Eric Adams. The crosstabs are even more astonishing. Despite the breathless and baseless accusations of antisemitism, Zohran is winning 67% of Jews under age 45 and a whopping 85% of men ages 18-34. This second number is key as Democrats struggle to attract young men. One warning sign: a recent Pew poll shows Republicans with an 18-point lead among men in the Gen Z cohort.* In an ominous challenge to the separation of church and state, the Hill reports President Donald Trump released a memo Monday allowing federal employees to “attempt to persuade co-workers about why their religious beliefs are ‘correct.'” This memo cites “crosses, crucifixes and mezuzah,” as displays of religious indicia that should not result in disciplinary action. This bizarre and constitutionally dubious policy seems likely to lead to workplace discord.* In more Trump news, CBS reports Trump has ousted “Two top Justice Department antitrust officials.” According to sources, two deputies to Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater, who leads DOJ antitrust efforts, were “placed on administrative leave last week and fired on Monday for insubordination.” These two figures are Roger Alford, principal deputy assistant attorney general, and Bill Rinner, deputy assistant attorney general and head of merger enforcement. It is not clear why exactly Alford and Rinner were pushed out, but there has apparently been substantial strife within the administration over the antitrust cases against T-Mobile and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. AAG Slater is also overseeing antitrust lawsuits against Capital One, Apple, Google, and other major companies.* Finally, Wired reports the small Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is planning the first migration of an entire country. Tuvalu, which could be completely submerged by rising sea levels within the next 25 years, is seeking to resettle 280 Tuvaluans in Australia each year. This climate-driven mass migration is a stark sign of things to come if the international community continues to dither or deny the reality of the oncoming climate catastrophe. Today Tuvalu, tomorrow the world.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The data from Pew is in and it indicates the entire world is turning on Israel. Two human rights groups in Israel also just accused the country of committing “genocide.” It seems obvious that Israel is creating such optics, either out of a plan to use the hatred as victimhood and to rally their people, or to create conditions that will lead to a global pogrom which will work in favor of Zionism once again. Report 1 https://www.phr.org.il/en/genocide-in-gaza-eng/Report 2 https://www.btselem.org/publications/202507_our_genocide*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

On this week's episode find out what is keeping Deacon Scott so busy, how to ask for a miracle, and why are they not always answered.This week's guest is author Anthony DeStefano.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

On this week's episode find out how the Aikins find forgiveness after a disagreement and ways that you can join the Good Deacon at an Encounter Summer Intensive. This week's guest is Janice Adkins, Director of Encounter School of Ministry, Portland Campus.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

This week, John welcomes Catholic evangelist John Sablan for a powerful conversation about healing, discipleship, and what it truly means to live a Christlike life. Sablan shares his personal journey from a wounded and rebellious past to a life on fire for the Lord, revealing how the love of God—and hours spent in Eucharistic adoration—radically transformed him as a husband, father, and man. Together, he and Edwards discuss the difference between going to church and becoming a disciple, and how every man is called to a life of holiness, no matter his story. If you've ever felt unworthy, stuck in sin, or unsure where to begin, this episode is for you. God is not looking for perfection—He's after your heart. Check out more of John Sablan's work at https://www.johnsablan.com/ Check out his new book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578734761 And follow him on social media: https://www.instagram.com/johnjsablan https://www.facebook.com/johnjsablan Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and Turkey with John

Today in the business of podcasting: Spotify promotes audiobook listening with music language, a Reddit thread on /r/podcasts strikes up conversations about egregious pre-rolls, why settle for likes when brands can foster love, and Google rebuffs Pew report claiming AI summary search results are causing a decrease in clicks to webpages. Find links to every article mentioned by heading to The Download's section of SoundsProfitable.com, or clicking here to go straight to today's installment.

Today in the business of podcasting: Spotify promotes audiobook listening with music language, a Reddit thread on /r/podcasts strikes up conversations about egregious pre-rolls, why settle for likes when brands can foster love, and Google rebuffs Pew report claiming AI summary search results are causing a decrease in clicks to webpages. Find links to every article mentioned by heading to The Download's section of SoundsProfitable.com, or clicking here to go straight to today's installment.

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Send us a textThis week, Greg and Mike dissect new data from Pew and Ahrefs showing how AI Overviews impact user click behavior, local pack visibility, and publisher traffic. They explore the branding mess of “AIO” vs. “GEO,” ChatGPT's growing usefulness, and YouTube's quiet dominance. Plus: a burrito search showdown and dishwasher repair gone AI.Subscribe to our newsletters and other content at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/

Thank you for joining as we livestream our services. Please let us know if there is a way we can improve your experience.Weekly Guide, outline, and parish notes are all together in the bulletinhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1mDEcfLiXkw-vo_5YocWFkM2ySs-eIbm4/view?usp=share_linkLet us know you are joining us by completing the virtual Who's Who in the Pew:  https://stmfw.org/iamhereOur ministries continue to run through your faithful giving and financial generosity: https://stmfw.fellowshiponego.com/external/form/ff107cf8-b5de-4153-bdd0-b17e0827154e

Today we find a cursed cellphone, wash off disgusting crosses, and then we investigate the mystery of Iron Butterfly and the Universal Equation! Original Air Date: Feb 17, 2021   Patreon (Get ad-free episodes, Patreon Discord Access, and more!) https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113 PayPal Donation Link https://tinyurl.com/mrxe36ph MERCH STORE!!! https://tinyurl.com/y8zam4o2 Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28CIOGSFRUXAD?ref_=wl_share   Help Promote Dead Rabbit! Dual Flyer https://i.imgur.com/OhuoI2v.jpg "As Above" Flyer https://i.imgur.com/yobMtUp.jpg “Alien Flyer” By TVP VT U https://imgur.com/gallery/aPN1Fnw “QR Code Flyer” by Finn https://imgur.com/a/aYYUMAh   Links: EP 18 - Hobbit Hooligans (Despair Code Part 1) https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-18-hobbit-hooligans EP 19 - Pew! Pew! (Despair Code Part 2) https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-19-pew-pew EP 357 - The Windy War For Your Mind (Alaska Sim Card Story) https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-357-the-windy-war-for-your-mind EP 526 - He Stood There . . . Like A Hole Cut In The Universe (Mexico Underwater Base Story) https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-526-he-stood-there-like-a-hole-cut-in-the-universe EP 231 - Objects In The Mirror Are More Haunted Than They Appear (O.J. Simpson Theory Episode) https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-231-objects-in-the-mirror-are-more-haunted-than-they-appear Fortean Map https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1tMKhZlGMme7LsmkPsVTUN7UV-BE&ll=-17.644539368806733%2C177.91990151125464&z=10 Shocking YouTube video allegedly shows Fijian fishermen being shot at sea https://www.reddit.com/r/news/comments/2dz2ns/shocking_youtube_video_allegedly_shows_fijian/ Shocking YouTube video allegedly shows Fijian fishermen being shot at sea https://www.news.com.au/world/shocking-youtube-video-allegedly-shows-fijian-fishermen-being-shot-at-sea/news-story/625de670e3ed2c5cf283a13033a6b48b Men shot at sea: Fiji police told gruesome video showing men being shot at sea originated in Somalia https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-19/fiji-police-appeal-for-help-verifying-video-of-apparent-brut/5680666 WARNING: GRAPHIC VISION of fisherman shot dead in the water https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/national/warning-graphic-vision-of-fisherman-shot-dead-in-the-water/video/f6c0c5446ef09663be54ade8f778a070 Wounds Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Trailers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21NsBTI6kHY&ab_channel=MovieclipsTrailers The disgusting mystery of the excrement crosses of Guadalajara https://culturacolectiva.com/historia/las-cruces-de-caca-en-guadalajara Mysterious poop crosses appear in Guadalajara https://www.debate.com.mx/guadalajara/Aparecen-misteriosas-cruces-de-caca-en-Guadalajara-20200320-0086.html Residents asked to help in search for person dumping human waste https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/residents-asked-to-help-in-search-for-person-dumping-human-waste/283-2dddb162-0ef7-4fae-a96f-f660ccc4c7dc The Mysterious Death Of Iron Butterfly's Philip Taylor Kramer https://ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-butterfly-philip-taylor-kramer-found-dead/ Philip Taylor Kramer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Taylor_Kramer The Vanishing https://web.archive.org/web/20020204114404/http://www.maximonline.com/maximwear/articles/article_2193.html Centerpiece : MISSING: PHILIP (TAYLOR) KRAMER https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-03-30-vl-48798-story.html Iron Butterfly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Butterfly   ---------------------------------------------- Logo Art By Ash Black Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Simple Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud Thanks to Chris K, Founder Of The Golden Rabbit Brigade Dead Rabbit Archivist Some Weirdo On Twitter AKA Jack YouTube Champ: Stewart Meatball Reddit Champ: TheLast747 The Haunted Mic Arm provided by Chyme Chili Forever Fluffle: Cantillions, Samson, Gregory Gilbertson, Jenny The Cat Discord Mods: Mason   http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeadRabbitRadio Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadrabbitradio Dead Rabbit Radio Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadRabbitRadio/ Paranormal News Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalNews/ Mailing Address Jason Carpenter PO Box 1363 Hood River, OR 97031 Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today. All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2025  

Even in the darkest moments, God is at work. This week, join John and Victor in the pew as they explore the mystery of suffering and the surprising beauty that can come from it. From personal struggles and heartbreak to redemption and healing, they reflect on how pain can become a path to deeper trust, renewed purpose, and unexpected grace. Whether it's a lost job, a broken relationship, or hidden shame, God can transform our wounds into witness. What feels like failure may be the very thing that opens the door to transformation. Grace often hides in the places we least want to look. It is there, in our lowest moments, that God begins His greatest work. Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and Turkey with John

Nearly 60 million people in the U.S. fall into the broad category of independent workers. Those include contract, temporary and gig workers. Their jobs do not fall neatly into employer-connected benefit systems, so policymakers increasingly are exploring benefits that are instead attached to the worker. Several states have enacted legislation allowing portable benefits to be set up in their state. Other states have created programs that offer automatic enrollment for employees without access to an employer-sponsored plan. All those efforts are aimed at expanding the ways people save for retirement and other needs. On this episode to discuss the issue are John Scott, director of the Retirement Savings Project at Pew, Kristen Sharp of the Flex Association and Karen Kavanaugh, who's working with Tufts University on the Working While Caring Initiative.All three talked about how the worker benefits system can better serve people in the changing economy and provide them with greater financial security.Scott laid out the scale of the challenge to improve financial security for Americans and Sharp discussed how portable benefits can help the people her group serves, the millions of people whose work is app-based and need a better system to receive benefits. Kavanaugh is focused on how benefits employers provide can be better shaped to help the tens of millions of people in this country with caregiving responsibilities. She's overseeing a pilot project that's exploring how smaller employers can build in the flexibility needed by many caregivers. ResourcesPortable Benefits for Independent Contractors: A Framework for State Policymaking, NCSLStates, Employers Weigh Portable Benefits for Independent Workers, NCSLWorkers Without Access to Retirement Benefits Struggle to Build Wealth, Pew 

Medaya Ocher and Kate Wolf speak with writer Catherine Lacey, author of the novels Biography of X, Pew, The Answers, and a short story collection, Certain American States. Her most recent work is The Möbius Book, which is split in two — one half is fiction and the other memoir. The novel tells the story of two friends, catching up on a grim Christmas Eve. The memoir is about Catherine herself, set adrift after a brutal breakup. Lacey discusses new beginnings, the formal experiment in the book, the connection between memory and storytelling.

This summer, we're taking another look at one of the peskiest and deadliest insects on the planet: the mosquito. Millions of people are infected each year by diseases transmitted through mosquito bites, such as dengue fever, yellow fever, and malaria. In this episode, which originally aired in 2019, mosquito expert Carolyn “Lindy” McBride, a 2015 Pew biomedical scholar, shares the science behind why you may be more susceptible than other people to their bites.

Medaya Ocher and Kate Wolf speak with writer Catherine Lacey, author of the novels "Biography of X," "Pew," "The Answers," and a short story collection, "Certain American States." Her most recent work is "The Möbius Book," which is split in two — one half is fiction and the other memoir. The novel tells the story of two friends, catching up on a grim Christmas Eve. The memoir is about Catherine herself, set adrift after a brutal breakup. Lacey discusses new beginnings, the formal experiment in the book, the connection between memory and storytelling.

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay got the whole wide world, in their hands, as they discuss 'Con Air.' Bombay opens the proceedings by telling the time he had his own flight from hell from Asia which involved being awake for 36 hours after a bender, with his arm in a sling. Then the fellas talk about one of the goofiest studio movies of the '90s, a film where Jerry Bruckheimer tapped a gun for hire to do his best Michael Bay impression, and the KY budget was record breaking as everyone glistened on screen. Nic Cage's flowing locks, and hackey inconsistent sometimes southern, sometimes Cajun accent, gets top billing, but it's an insanely stacked cast. John Malkovich chews scenery to degrees that'll make your jaw hurt, Danny Trejo is an ultra predatory latin Pepe le Pew, and Steve Buscemi is a poetic psychopath who wears heads for hats. Meanwhile, approximately 58% of the plot revolves around Cage's Poe securing insulin for his friend. None of it makes sense, but it ends with not one, but two wild crash scenes that tear up the majority of the Las Vegas strip. Whether you love the movie or find it overly cartoonish you'll want to tune in for this episode ... "or the bunny gets it." 

Vermonters overwhelmingly voted to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution in 2022. But what if those rights – to abortion, birth control and other reproductive health services – are nearly impossible to access?Putting care out of reach appears to be the strategy behind the Trump administration's relentless assault on Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest provider of reproductive health care. President Trump's “big beautiful bill” that he signed into law on July 4 includes a provision to defund Planned Parenthood and other organizations that provide abortions. A federal judge has temporarily blocked this provision, but if the Trump administration prevails, Planned Parenthood says that numerous health care centers may close, mostly in states where abortion remains legal.This compounds a problem in Vermont, since half of Planned Parenthood's clinics in the state have closed in the last three years due to an ongoing financial crisis with Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE).Medicaid already bans funding for abortions. Most of Planned Parenthood's Medicaid patients who obtain family planning services receive birth control and STI testing. One in four Planned Parenthood patients in Vermont and Maine are insured by Medicaid, and one in five in New Hampshire.“The absurdity of all of this is just so transparent,” Nicole Clegg, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, told The Vermont Conversation. “We have long-lasting relationships with our patients. We could be their main provider for years … and to suddenly be told, ‘Sorry, you can't go to that provider anymore because they also provide abortion care' — that's what's happening here. That's the goal.”Clegg emphasized that “the overwhelming majority of what we're providing to patients are disease testing and treatment, cancer screenings, wellness exams, birth control. Those are the primary needs that people have during their reproductive years.”Abortion opponents are “no longer interested in the states where they've been successful in banning abortion. They're now really focused on the states where abortion is still legal, so that includes Vermont, and what they're trying to do is go after providers. So that's the new tactic,” Clegg said.She noted that people seeking an abortion in states where it is banned are increasingly coming to New England for care. She told the story of a couple seeking an abortion who drove from Oklahoma to Vermont “because they felt like that was going to be the safest option for them.”“We live in an area of the country where we are a little bit insulated from this fear, but this fear is very real.”What is motivating the attacks?“It's about abortion. It's about controlling people and their ability to make decisions and decide when to have a family,” Clegg replied.A 2024 Pew survey found that two out of three Americans – and 79% of Vermonters – believe that abortion should be legal in all or most cases.“We needed to sort of wake people up by having them lose these basic rights. That's where we are right now.”One in three women have received care from Planned Parenthood in their lifetime, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. “There's just no other healthcare provider in our country that has that kind of reach and impact,” Clegg said.I asked Clegg what a world without Planned Parenthood would look like. She cited research on what has happened in areas where a Planned Parenthood health center has closed.“Worse pregnancy outcomes. Increased rates of cancer. Increased rates of unintended pregnancy. Untreated sexually transmitted diseases. Increased rates of HIV and AIDS.”Will Planned Parenthood survive?Clegg noted that this year marks Planned Parenthood's 60th anniversary. “We have touched the lives of more than a million people” in northern New England, she said. “I fundamentally believe we will get through this because people support us. People want to come to us for care. We are embedded in our states and a part of our community in deep ways. We matter too much for our states and our communities to just accept that we would close our doors.”

Our focus on this episode is wildlife crossings, underpasses or bridges built just for animals. Millions of animals are killed by vehicles annually on U.S. roads, ranging from large mammals like deer to smaller creatures like squirrels and birds. Animal-vehicle collisions result in about 200 human deaths and 26,000 injuries each year.Joining the podcast to discuss the issue are Matt Skroch, director of Pew's U.S. Conservation Project for the western U.S. and Alaska; Senator Mimi Stewart, a Democrat from New Mexico; and Rep. Katie Zolnikov, a Republican from Montana. Skroch explained the dimensions of the problem and why a nation with about 4 million miles of roadway has a significant challenge with vehicle-animal collisions. He also noted that states are studying and acting on the issue. In fact, nine states have enacted legislation related to wildlife crossings since 2020. I asked Senator Stewart and Representative Zolnikov, both of whom sponsored legislation on wildlife crossings in their states, to explain how state lawmakers are tackling the issue.Stewart discussed the extensive planning that was done in New Mexico and how the fund received $50 million for this legislative year, the largest single amount appropriated for crossings in any state in a single year.Zolnikov explained that Montana is No. 2 in vehicle-animal collisions in the country on a per capita basis and how the state is building up its fund to pay for crossings.ResourcesPew U.S. Conservation Project

Pew pew! On today's all-new episode of Pop Culture Man Children, your host, Mike Bongiorno, is joined by long-time contributor to the show, Vin Forte. The guys are going back to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the 1999 Star Wars Expanded Universe book, The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime. This is one Vin loved as a kid and Mike is reading for the first time. It's an important book in the old Star Wars canon because it includes the death of a certain OG character. Buckle up for a fun nerdtastic episode of pcmc. And if you like Star Wars content, visit our library of past episodes! Find us everywhere @PCMCpod

You shouldn't have to tell anyone you're a disciple of Christ—your life should make it obvious. Join John and Victor in the pew as they explore how true discipleship is revealed not in words, but in the way we live. If you're truly a disciple of Christ, your life should look different—so much so that others can see it without you ever saying a word. Reflect on the most important question Jesus ever asked: “Who do you say that I am?” Remember on the day of judgment, the answer won't be spoken—it will have been lived. Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and Turkey with John

In this week's episode, John welcomes Dr. John Bergsma—convert, theologian, and professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville—for a rich conversation on faith, scripture, and the Church's 2025 Jubilee Year. Dr. Bergsma shares his journey from Protestant pastor to Catholic scholar, and how reading the Bible deeply led him not away from the Church, but straight into it. Together, he and John unpack the meaning of Jubilee, not as a dusty Old Testament tradition, but as a living call to forgiveness, freedom, and restoration. If you've ever wrestled with the tension between scripture and tradition—or if you're ready for a deeper understanding of how the Church invites us into hope—this one's for you. Check out more of Dr. Bergsma's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulcenter https://www.instagram.com/emmausroadpublishing https://www.instagram.com/john.s.bergsma Link to his book, Jesus and The Jubilee: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/jesus-and-the-jubilee-the-biblical-roots-of-the-year-of-gods-favor And the digital companion to the book: https://imgix.stplctr.com/Jubilee-Bergsma_Digital-Companion.pdf?v=1744663611 Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and Turkey with John

The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. In this episode, John and Victor talk about the deep need we all have for spiritual friendships—and why trying to follow Jesus without community leaves us vulnerable to isolation, temptation, and burnout. They share personal stories of how God used brotherhood to strengthen them in their darkest moments, and how real transformation happens when we walk with others who know us, challenge us, and love us enough to tell us the truth. Because, we really do need each other. You weren't meant to carry it all alone. If you've been going through the motions or trying to handle everything yourself, this episode is your invitation to open up, reach out, and walk together. Launch a Life Changing Group for Men in Your Parish! ⛪️ http://www.justaguyinthepew.com Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul in Greece and Turkey with John

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For the first time in decades, American Christianity is not in decline. What are young people looking for–and finding–at church? Further reading: The surprising chasm splitting Americans along religious lines by Christian Paz. Pew report: Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off.  This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of a parishioner praying at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral by Scott Olson/Getty Images.If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545. Or send us a note ⁠here⁠.  Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Help us plan for the future of Explain It to Me by filling out a brief survey: ⁠voxmedia.com/survey⁠. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in decades, American Christianity is not in decline. What are young people looking for–and finding–at church? Further reading: The surprising chasm splitting Americans along religious lines by Christian Paz. Pew report: Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off.  This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of a parishioner praying at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral by Scott Olson/Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545. Or send us a note ⁠here⁠.  Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Help us plan for the future of Explain It to Me by filling out a brief survey: ⁠voxmedia.com/survey⁠. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices