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Jeffrey Lurie has owned the Philadelphia Eagles, which he purchased in 1994, longer than his son, Julian, has been alive. But in recent years, the younger Lurie, heir to the franchise and now 31, has assumed a more pervasive and influential role in the organization. While the Eagles have made no secret about Julian's increased involvement with the team, specifics about his role have been scant. In recent months, The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane spoke to nearly two dozen sources on and off the record to gain a better understanding of not just who Julian Lurie is and what he does, but - most important of all - whether he'll be ready to assume the reins as Eagles Chairman and CEO, whenever the time comes. Jeff shares the biggest takeaways from his reporting with Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski in this companion episode to Jeff's feature article about the Eagles' succession plan, linked here: https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/a/julian-lurie-influence-eagles-ownership-succession-plan-20260617.html unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Following this episode, the podcast will be on hiatus until the start of training camp.

Scott Mason talks with Devin Jackson of the Philadelphia Inquirer about the players the Jets selected in the 2026 NFL Draft! Devin discusses: -Thoughts on each individiual Jets pick -Overall grade for the Jets' draft class -Best and worst teams dradts around the NFL -Best and worst player selectiona across the NFL and much more! Check out the Play Like A Jet store and get your "Play Like A Jet" logo shirt RIGHT NOW! Hoodies, hats, mugs, etc.....also available! https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/19770068-play-like-a-jet-logo-shirt?store_id=717242 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With just days left until the USMNT kicks off its World Cup campaign in Los Angeles against Paraguay, Jason went live to take stock of the team. TBSS Chief Correspondent Jonathan Taylor Tannenwald (support Jon's work by subscribing to the Philadelphia Inquirer) joins the show from Irvine, where he's covering the USMNT camp ahead of World Cup kickoff. Jonathan gives some insight into key US defender Chris Richards' status for the World Cup opener before he and Jason open a discussion about a few of Mauricio Pochettino's pending choices for his World Cup lineup. Then the Rodius arrives to give some national team thoughts and his DEFCON for the tournament outlook. Jared didn't just come for USMNT analysis, though: he brought a game. The Gamemaster puts Jason and Jonathan through two rounds of a "closest total" game you'll have to hear to understand. Support the show by joining The Best Soccer Show Patreon. You get access to an incredible Slack community and bonus content from Jason (and occasionally Jared). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There was closure. There were opportunities to set records straight and start fresh. There was a chance for the Eagles to take the new philosophies and personnel acquired during the offseason, and give it all a test run on the field. What did the team find out about itself? How well prepared are the Eagles to hit the ground running in training camp once they return from their offseason hiatus later in the summer? The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane and Jeff Neiburg watched this week's mandatory minicamp practices at Eagles headquarters, and analyze what they saw. 00:00 Biggest impressions of new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion's scheme 09:25 Now that A.J. Brown is gone, how did the wide receiver corps look? 14:44 Jalen Hurts addresses leadership, offseason ESPN report 23:18 How good could the Eagles' defense be? 27:57 Riq Woolen, Jalen Carter, and the EDGE rotation unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

In celebration of the birth anniversary and enduring legacy of Agnès Varda, we are revisiting one of our favourite conversations on The Artists Podcast.Joining us is acclaimed film critic Carrie Rickey, former chief film critic of The Philadelphia Inquirer and author of the acclaimed biography A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda.Why did Martin Scorsese call Agnès Varda one of the "gods of cinema"?From photography to filmmaking to installation art, Varda continually reinvented herself and expanded the possibilities of cinema. Long before many of her contemporaries, she explored themes of feminism, memory, labour, aging, immigration, and identity while creating a cinematic language entirely her own.In this conversation, we explore:Varda's relationships with artists, filmmakers, and intellectualsHer transition from photography to cinema and installation artHow she developed her own cinematic grammarThe French New Wave and her place within itHer partnership with Jacques DemyHer friendships with Andy Warhol, Susan Sontag, Jim Morrison, and many othersWhy her work continues to inspire filmmakers across generations, including Martin Scorsese04:15 Varda's relationships with people — Jim Morrison, Susan Sontag & others 14:02 Creating a new cinematic syntax17:25 The challenges of financing films21:00 "Jumping into the swimming pool"23:00 The complicated relationship between Varda and Jacques Demy27:00 Encounters with Andy Warhol, Susan Sontag & other cultural icons29:00 What happens when both husband and wife are filmmakers? How Demy's career affected Varda's trajectory32:00 How Varda bought back her films to own the copyright 33:00 Agnès Varda, Jim Morrison, and a funeral shorter than a Doors song 38:12 Martin Scorsese's admiration for Agnès Varda A conversation about cinema, creativity, artistic independence, and one of the most original artists of the twentieth century.

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick welcome the Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson to the show to dive into the Patriots trade for former Eagles WR A.J. Brown. The guys ask Devin who won the trade the Patriots or the Eagles and he explains why right now the Patriots may have won the trade because they got A.J. Brown but who knows in a couple years the Eagles could maybe actually end up being the trade winners. Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Jeff McLane of the The Philadelphia Inquirer joins Phil Perry to break down what A.J. Brown could bring to New England, whether the Patriots gave up too much to get him and how his partnership with Drake Maye might develop. Plus, Phil explains how Brown could fit into the Patriots' offense and answers your mailbag questions. 1:00 - Jeff McLane shares insight into what Brown will bring and what the compensation discussions might have looked like 16:00 - Did the Patriots overpay for A.J. Brown? 29:00 - How will Josh McDaniels use A.J. Brown? 35:00 - Answering your mailbag questions

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick welcome the Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson to the show to dive into what the Patriots are getting in newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown, his reported divide with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and more! Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick welcome the Philadelphia Inquirer's Devin Jackson to the show to dive into what the Patriots are getting in newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown, his reported divide with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, and more! 0:00 - Welcome in Devin Jackson! 3:21 - What happened between A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts? 9:53 - Should Patriots be worried about potential decline in A.J. Brown's numbers? 13:51 - What happened last year with connection between A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts 17:06 - Prizepicks 18:16 - What are Patriots getting in A.J. Brown? 22:03 - Could Patriots use A.J. Brown more in Slot? 25:57 - Who won the A.J. Brown trade Patriots or Eagles? 30:21 - Wrapping up! Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

A.J. Brown is officially an Eagle no more! We knew the move was coming for weeks, if not months, but that doesn't make the departure of the Pro Bowl wide receiver and Super Bowl champion any less jarring. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane and Dave Murphy react to general manager Howie Roseman's trade with the New England Patriots. unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

Feast your ears and eyes! This week's organized team activities in South Philadelphia marked the first look at the 2026 edition of the Eagles. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane and Olivia Reiner check in and report on the sounds and sights from practices and press conferences that could offer clues about the direction the Eagles are headed as preparations begin for next season. 00:00 OTA's are here and it's time to react 01:45 Parsing through Jalen Hurts' first offseason comments about A.J. Brown 07:44 More about Hurts and leadership 15:06 First impressions of Sean Mannion's offense 24:24 From Andrew Mukuba to the offensive line, recapping noteworthy practice takeaways 36:48 Will A.J. Brown be here after June 1st? unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

Ralph welcomes back union organizer, Chris Townsend, to discuss the reasons why the AFL-CIO shrinks from effectively fighting for its members and expanding the power of workers. Then, political scientist Lee Drutman lays out a system of proportional representation that would take away the incentive to gerrymander congressional districts. Plus, Ralph gives some quick takes on Thomas Massie's primary loss, fish hopped up on cocaine, and the situations in Lebanon and Ukraine.Chris Townsend has been a union member and labor leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously, he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.[The upcoming AFL-CIO] convention is deliberately kept secret. It's what I describe as sort of a hideout strategy. It enables the leadership to not have to discuss or take positions that for them are difficult, such as: What is the labor movement going to do to confront the rampant lawlessness and criminality of the Trump regime? What is the labor movement going to do to address the rampaging inflation that is eating up living standards? There's no wage policy. There's no bargaining policy of the Federation. What are they going to do to address the ongoing national health care crisis and disaster?... And what are they doing about the crisis of the unorganized?Chris TownsendThe labor movement finds itself (I would submit) with the leadership disinterested in going out and organizing the unorganized. But even for those who do (and there are some), the laws—Taft-Hartley primary among them—provide such a minefield that we have to run through, that our ability to organize on any scale for decades has been stopped. And therefore, we are condemned to a perpetual shrinking size, resources, and whatnot. [And what] might help for folks to figure out how or why this is happening is that the labor movement is systematically being converted from trade union fighting organizations, membership-driven fighting organizations, to harmless not-for-profit organizations. And this is today's administrative layer of trade union leaders that don't see anything wrong with that. But that doesn't help anyone in the shop, in the office, in the workplace. And it doesn't help anyone looking to the labor movement for something better—better treatment, better wages, better benefits, better conditions, better health and safety in the workplace.Chris TownsendLee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, where he focuses on electoral reform, Congress, and democratic health. He writes the newsletter Undercurrent Events and co-hosts the podcast Politics in Question. And he is the author of The Business of America is Lobbying and Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America.The whole issue of gerrymandering is really just an outgrowth of this way that we use single-winner districts with winner-take-all votes. It's also what entrenches the two-party system in the US, which limits the choice of voters. So there's this one weird voting mechanism that we have that most countries have gotten rid of, that is an antiquated voting system, that preserves the two-party system and makes gerrymandering just inevitable—and that's the use of single-member districts. Now, in a proportional system, you take away the districts, and you do this statewide, you can carve up larger states into a few multi-member districts. And then seats get allocated proportionally by party share. That takes away the entire incentive of gerrymandering, it gives voters everywhere meaningful choices, meaningful votes, and it is just a superior system of representing the pluralism and diversity of our pluralistic and diverse society.Lee DrutmanPeople like the idea of proportional representation as basic fairness—that people think that parties should get seats in proportion to the share of votes they get. I did some polling on it a few years ago, and I'm hoping to do a little bit more… But I think that one of the challenges is people don't entirely understand how it works. And so it's a challenge to poll people on a concept that they don't know about. But I think more and more people understand it. And from the polling I've seen, at a principles-based level, people get the idea that proportionality is a form of fairness, and people like fairness.Lee DrutmanKaty O'Donnell is the editorial director at Haymarket Books, a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher based in Chicago.News 5/22/26* Our first story this week has to do with what appears to be the impending downfall of ultrazionist media personality, Bari Weiss. Weiss, who resigned from the New York Times to found the Free Press and then sold that venture to become “Editor-in-Chief” for CBS News under the Ellison regime, is reportedly facing down the barrel of her role being scaled back substantially. Puck reports “As Paramount closes in on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery…members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari's mandate at CBS News—and, eventually, CNN—in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.” This piece cites her missteps stewarding CBS News, including her inability to improve the ratings for Evening News, even failing to secure new anchor Tony Dokoupil a travel visa to China in time for President Trump's recent visit to the People's Republic. While a total dismissal of Weiss seems unlikely in the near future, such a dramatic reduction in her clout would constitute a tremendous, humbling blow.* Moving to state-level news, last week, Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis announced he would be commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting systems to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the Centennial State. Peters will now be eligible for parole June 1st. This move has been widely condemned, most notably by the Colorado Democratic Party which voted by a margin of over 90% to officially censure Polis. In a statement, the CDP wrote, “Reducing [Peters'] sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice…It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you're friends with the president.” According to NBC, the CDP also banned Polis from being able to “participate as an honored guest, speaker or officially recognized representative of the Colorado Democratic Party at party-sponsored functions.”* In more positive state-level news, NPR reports Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill banning prediction market sites like Polymarket and Kalshi – which allow consumers to “place…wager[s] on…future outcome[s], like sports, elections, live entertainment” – from operating in the North Star State. This makes Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban the prediction betting platforms. As this story notes, the Trump administration is pursuing legal action on behalf of the platforms, ensuring a legal battle over whether states can act to protect their own consumers from these predatory betting services. Minnesota Rep. Emma Greenman, who introduced the measure, is quoted as saying, “We as a state should decide how best and what regulations we think should attach to gambling, to protect public safety, to protect our kids.” The administration, meanwhile, specifically the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is arguing in court that prediction market industry regulation should be the sole preserve of the federal government.* Looking toward Congress, this week saw a number of high-profile primaries, including in the state of Pennsylvania. Leading up to that primary, the Pennsylvania machine went all out against the congressional campaign of State Representative Chris Rabb. Rabb, who had won the endorsements of everyone from AOC and Rashida Tlaib to Jamie Raskin and Philly DSA to the Philadelphia Inquirer, was targeted by a barrage of anonymous text messages to Philadelphia voters accusing him of “spreading conspiracy theories and holding extremist views,” per the Inquirer. What is remarkable about this smear campaign, however, is that it was organized by Philadelphia's Democratic City Committee and that it violated federal election law by failing to disclose that fact. In another troubling portend of things to come, one of the texts featured an “AI-generated image of Rabb acknowledging his supposed lack of legislative accomplishments in Harrisburg.” Rumors have long circulated that Governor Josh Shapiro wanted Rabb to lose, and worked the backrooms to this end while avoiding public statements.* Yet, despite all of that, Rabb prevailed – winning over his two establishment-backed opponents with around 45% of the vote compared to his opponents, who each won approximately 30% and 24% respectively. The Pennsylvania primaries turned out to be a good night for progressives more generally, with Bob Brooks – a firefighter's union chief and former state rep. who successfully united the Democratic Party behind him, winning the endorsements of both Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Bernie Sanders. Brooks will face off against freshman Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie in November in the R+1 seventh district of Pennsylvania, while Rabb's general election campaign is seen as little more than a formality in the D+40 PA-03.* Yet, if it was a good streak for Democratic progressives, it was a very bad one for Trump critics within the GOP. This week, Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky's fourth congressional district, buckling under the war chest deployed against him in what amounted to the most expensive House primary on record. Massie joked that “My vote was never for sale, so they bought a congressional seat. They found out what it cost.” Massie, perhaps Trump's most formidable intra-party opponent in the House during his second term, worked with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna on bills ranging from the Epstein Files Transparency Act to War Powers Resolutions related to the administration's actions in Venezuela and Iran. In retaliation, Trump made it clear that he would go to any lengths to ensure Massie would not be reelected. That said, Massie will remain in the House until January and has indicated that he will make that time as painful for Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson as he possibly can. Moreover, during his concession speech, Massie's supporters chanted for him to run for president in 2028, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Whether he is even entertaining that thought is unclear, but if he did run as a right-wing independent candidate, one could easily imagine him capturing a large enough share of the vote to deny certain states to the Republican nominee. Meanwhile, his ally across the aisle, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, said in a statement that Massie “lost because he had the guts to stand up to the Epstein class and against the war…He won voters under 45 by 30 points…Tonight, I say to [his] voters who feel rejected by Trump. We welcome you. Join our coalition to take on a rotten system and stand for the working class over the Epstein class.”* Massie isn't the only Republican targeted in the latest round of Trump purges. Downballot, Trump loyalists have ousted the Indiana Republicans who resisted Trump's pressure to implement mid-decade redistricting, but the real scalps he is claiming are in the Senate. Last weekend, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his primary runoff. Fox reports this makes Cassidy the “first elected Republican senator to lose renomination since Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana in 2012.” Trump wasted no time in dancing on Cassidy's political grave, writing on Truth Social, “His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of a legend, and it's nice to see that his political career is OVER!” His supposed disloyalty, of course, refers to Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the Senate trial for his second impeachment following January 6th. Former Senator Mitt Romney, who also voted to convict, is quoted in this article saying that Cassidy is a “person of character,” and that his “departure is a loss for the country.” Cassidy, however, is likely soon to be joined by longtime Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn is currently making his last stand against scandal-ridden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that runoff election. Trump has long prevaricated regarding whether and whom he would endorse in this race, at times leaning towards either candidate but remaining neutral up until this week, when he formally gave the nod to Paxton, per the Texas Tribune. This move has caused great consternation amongst Senate Republicans and cautious optimism among Democrats, who see Paxton as the weaker opponent to go up against Democratic nominee James Talarico in November – giving Democrats their best chance in years to flip a Senate seat in Texas.* What Cornyn's next move will be is a mystery, especially as he has not yet officially lost the Texas primary. Cassidy, however, appears to have chosen the Massie route of going down fighting. This week, Cassidy flipped his position to become the deciding vote in favor of the Senate War Powers Resolution on Iran – successfully pushing it through along with support from fellow Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul, despite disloyal opposition from Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The measure was then sent back to the House, but fearful it might actually pass – Democratic holdout Jared Golden had vowed to vote yes, and war-weary House Republicans Thomas Massie, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Barrett were all signaling their support – leadership abruptly canceled the vote, per MSN.* One factor cited in the Republicans' calculus around this latest War Powers push was the absences of Members of Congress. In their view, the absences would have given Democrats the votes they needed to win. Two of these absences have garnered substantial attention in the media: those of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida. The 83-year-old Wilson, who was missing for a month with little public acknowledgment or explanation, has finally resurfaced, saying that she was undergoing a major eye surgery but still plans to seek reelection. In a remarkably tone-deaf comment, a source close to the Congresswoman was quoted in Axios saying “missing votes is not a sign she's sick or retiring…She shows up when she wants to.” Still, at least her absence has been explained and she has now returned to her duties in the House. Congressman Kean's disappearance is more mysterious. As of May 21st, Kean has not “been seen in Washington for more than 75 days,” NOTUS reports. When his absence first began to gain media traction, his Chief of Staff added fuel to the fire with the cryptic remark “there are no cameras where Tom is.” Now it is being reported that his neighbors back in New Jersey haven't seen hide nor hair either. There has been some indication that Kean is dealing with a personal or medical issue, but Speaker Mike Johnson claims to have no knowledge of the particulars. It is not controversial to say that being an American Member of Congress is too important to simply be AWOL for long periods of time, especially without deigning to explain why to one's constituents. Something must be done.* Finally, we turn to Latin America, where former president Evo Morales has leveled claims that the government of his native Bolivia, in coordination with the DEA and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is plotting to “detain or kill” him, TeleSUR reports. According to this report, “Morales detailed specific military units allegedly involved, including the Army's Ninth Division in the tropical region under Colonel Franz Andrade Loza, whom he said the government promised to promote to general and appoint as armed forces commander ‘if he finishes off Evo.'” Morales also “cited an F-10 unit under Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Giménez Ortuño,” a former aide to the defense minister in the government of the unelected U.S.-backed regime of Jeanine Áñez. These allegations sound somewhat outlandish, but in a moment when the U.S. has recently kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, worked to undermine the governments of Mexico and Colombia via the Hondurasgate scheme, and just recently moved to indict 94 year old Raúl Castro for his role in an incident three decades ago when the Cuban government downed a civilian aircraft that entered their sovereign airspace, it does not seem so far fetched.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

By all accounts, Zach Ertz is one of the most beloved players in modern Eagles history. Not only does he rank statistically as the top tight end to ever play for the team, he caught the decisive touchdown to bring Philadelphia its first Super Bowl victory, earned multiple Pro Bowl selections, and was regarded as a locker room leader. But for as strong a mark as he left on the city, Ertz had a couple tough moments with the franchise, experiences that caused him to look inward and face his demons. During a recent visit with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane, the 35-year old Ertz reflected on how finding strength through faith helped him overcome an embarrassing mistake and bring greater balance to his life. 00:00 The infamous olé 06:00 Overcoming shame 12:04 Finding faith 22:15 A frosty, tense finish to a memorable run 32:00 Could there be a comeback? LINKS - Jeff's feature on Zach Ertz: https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/zach-ertz-knee-injury-rehab-hall-of-fame-20260413.html - Zach Ertz's olé block on Cincinnati Bengal Vontaze Burfict: https://x.com/CrossingBroad/status/805477126141079553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E805477126141079553%7Ctwgr%5Ec2e4d682ec7b00e13d68f4f9414773542e629d98%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fjawnville.com%2F2016%2F12%2F05%2Fzach-ertz%2F unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

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Chocolate bars like Polka Dot Mushroom Magic Blend and tablets like Ms. Molli Cule's have a few things in common: You can get these over the counter in local smoke shops, and both are psychedelics – unregulated drugs sold over-the-counter in our neighborhoods. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with two investigative reporters for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Max Marin and Ryan Briggs, about why psychedelics can stay on shop shelves and what's actually in them. Read Max and Ryan's full report for the Inquirer here. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Free Library of Philadelphia Philly Foodworks - use the code CITYCAST to receive 20% off your first three orders, plus enjoy a free pound of strawberries

Full 5/9 Rob and Mike Show: Sixers, Flyers, Phillies, Joe Amodei and more! full 8418 Sat, 09 May 2026 17:16:07 +0000 W4iXQCxGjG4Rex6YUM2a2uot3y0ILIF3 sports Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis sports Full 5/9 Rob and Mike Show: Sixers, Flyers, Phillies, Joe Amodei and more! Mike Sielski and Rob Ellis deliver engaging, meaningful sports talk with conviction and context. Hosted by Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski and veteran broadcaster Rob Ellis, the show slows the game down, challenges conventional thinking and digs into the why behind Philadelphia sports. From Eagles roster philosophy and Phillies decision-making to Sixers identity questions and the bigger stories shaping the city, Sielski and Ellis provide smart, thoughtful reporting and analysis for fans who want substance with their sports talk. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amp

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel interviewed Brian Tierney, Founder & CEO of Brian Communications.Tierney founded Brian Communications in 2010. Earlier in his career, he built two award-winning PR agencies over 25 years, representing clients like Deloitte, Verizon, and IBM. He also earned his law degree while working for the Reagan Administration, all before turning 30.He later assembled a group of investors to purchase the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, serving as publisher. During his tenure, philly.com became one of the fastest-growing news sites in the country and the newsroom won a Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Journalism. His work has taken him to some of the biggest stages in the world, including efforts connected to Pope Francis and FIFA. Today he leads Brian Communications, chairs the Foundation of The Poynter Institute, and has served as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Wharton School.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Brian Tierney02:13 The Roots of Confidence and Optimism04:39 Making the Impossible Possible09:39 Translating Optimism into Action12:36 Building Relationships and Community15:42 The Power of Storytelling in Leadership20:25 Philadelphia's Future: World Cup and Beyond23:07 The Legacy of Inside Story25:06 From Childhood to Television Stardom29:28 The Importance of Taking Risks30:50 Repetition is Key to Communication32:53 Crafting a Compelling Message36:05 Building Relationships in Business39:15 Leveraging Opportunities for Greater Impact43:06 Looking Ahead: Optimism for the FutureBrian Tierney:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianptierney/

The Eagles held a rookie minicamp over the weekend, which means that, for the first time this offseason, there are actual on-field football things to talk about! The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane and Olivia Reiner were on hand, and share what they learned from practice observations and locker room conversations. Plus, Jeff gives context to the recent departures of two key members of general manager Howie Roseman's front office staff. 00:00 Eagles rookies report to camp! 01:26 Olivia's [very brief] takeaways from A.J. Brown's youth football camp 02:15 Analyzing the Makai Lemon first-round pick and some early indicators of his intangibles 11:33 The intrigue surrounding second-round tight end selection Eli Stowers 19:50 Will the Jonathan Greenard trade pay dividends? 25:08 Loose ends about later-round acquisitions 31:05 What the departures of Alec Halaby and Bryce Johnston mean for the Eagles' front office unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

Send us Fan MailJay and Rhea welcome Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist and author Mike Sielski to the show — and they're leading with a number that should terrify every sports league in America: Peacock lost $432 million in a single quarter, with cumulative losses now north of $11 billion since 2020. The gang breaks down the real culprit: younger audiences don't watch sports the way Gen X and Boomers did, and streaming kills the "channel-flipping" behavior that created casual fans in the first place. Meanwhile, NHL playoff ratings are surging on basic cable while the NBA tanks on Amazon — and nobody in power seems willing to say the quiet part out loud.THEN: Michael opened to $200 million worldwide with a 40% critic score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — one of the widest gaps in movie history. Is this proof that professional film critics have completely lost the plot? The gang debates whether audiences go to biopics for journalism or for the music, why Bohemian Rhapsody set this template a decade ago, and what it means that newspapers like the Philadelphia Inquirer no longer even employ film critics.ALL THAT PLUS: Mike Sielski on why letting your subject have editorial control turns biography into whitewashing — and how he kept his independence writing about both Kobe Bryant and Sylvester Stallone. Netflix's Untold series somehow makes a University of Florida documentary that doesn't mention Aaron Hernandez. The Last Dance lets Michael Jordan take shots at a dead GM with no rebuttal. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 is exactly as good as you hoped. The Boys Episode 5 is back and leaning in. Zodiac might genuinely be the best movie of the 2000s. Mike's new book Going the Distance: Stallone, Philly, and the Story of Rockydrops in November — pre-orders matter. Jay's dad secretly put raw eggs in his childhood milkshakes. And much MUCH more!MAKE SURE TO VISIT OUR SPONSOR: Steven Singer Jewelers!The TV Show is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Black, with regular guests Angelo Cataldi and Rhea Hughes. Each week, we dive into the new Golden Age of Television, with a discussion of the latest shows and news. 

A congressman representing about half of our city is retiring, so Philly is getting the rare chance to fill an open seat with a new congressional representative. In recent weeks the campaigning in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District has gotten heated, and the issue that keeps coming up again and again is Gaza, Israel, and the use of the word “genocide.” Today on City Cast Philly, Anna Orso, political reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, explains how a war halfway around the world came to dominate the May 19th Democratic primary in Philly.  If you enjoyed the interview with Amy Zhang, chief financial officer of TaskRabbit, ⁠learn more here.⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, April 27th episode: ⁠Heiler Painting⁠ ⁠Free Library of Philadelphia Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Task Rabbit Free Library of Philadelphia  Heiler Painting

(0:00-18:00) The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber joins the show on the possibility of a change coming from the organization(18:00-29:01) The outlook for the Phillies(29:01-38:40) Jonathan Greenard catches up with John Clark Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL Draft Analyst & Sports Editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer on the draft, Utes getting 2 OL in round 1, Favorite picks from 1st round + more 

A bright young woman from Texas falls in love with a self-proclaimed counterculture guru in Philadelphia in the 1970s. The relationship that ensues is incredibly toxic and results in a missing person's case. When the truth comes out, the suspect goes on a flight from justice that lasts for years and spans countries.SourcesLevy, Steven. The Unicorn's Secret. Open Road Media, 2016.“Einhorn Flying Solo In Court This Week - CBS News.” CBS News | Breaking News, Top Stories & Today's Latest Headlines, https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/einhorn-flying-solo-in-court-this-week/. Accessed 4 April 2026.“Holly Maddux (1947-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6816551/holly-maddux. Accessed 4 April 2026.Interview with Wife of Convicted Ira Einhorn. YouTube, 21 July 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkHD0ytsaE8.“Long-Ago Memories of a Just-Deceased Mt. Airy Killer | The Chestnut Hill Local.” The Chestnut Hill Local, The Chestnut Hill Local, 12 May 2020, https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/long-ago-memories-of-a-just-deceased-mt-airy-killer,14057.People Magazine Investigates. 2016.The Philadelphia Inquirer, 29 Mar. 1979.My Plainview, 1 Oct. 2002, https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Maddux-boyfriend-testifies-he-feared-for-her-9025845.php.The Philadelphia Inquirer, 19 Dec. 1999.Baker, Russ. “A Touch of Eden | Esquire | DECEMBER 1999.” Esquire | The Complete Archive, https://classic.esquire.com/article/1999/12/1/a-touch-of-eden. Accessed 4 April 2026.“In France, Einhorn Has Few Worries. The Convicted Killer Reads, Gardens and Works on the Internet – Daniel Rubin.” Daniel Rubin, https://www.facebook.com/WordPresscom, 2 Mar. 2025, https://danielrubinphl.wordpress.com/2025/03/02/in-france-einhorn-has-few-worries-the-convicted-killer-reads-gardens-and-works-on-the-internet/.“The Capture of the Unicorn.” TIME, Time, 19 Feb. 1999, https://time.com/archive/6911029/the-capture-of-the-unicorn/.“Who Was the ‘Unicorn Killer'? How a 1960s Activist-Turned-Murderer Evaded Extradition for 23 Years.” KSAT, KSAT San Antonio, 9 Apr. 2020, https://www.ksat.com/inside-edition/2020/04/09/who-was-the-unicorn-killer-how-a-1960s-activist-turned-murderer-evaded-extradition-for-23-years/.Philadelphia Daily News, 14 Oct. 2010.This Week's Episode Brought To You By:1-800 Flowers - Claim your double roses offer at https://www.1800flowers.com/LOVEMURDERShopify - $1 per month trial - http://shopify.com/lovemurderIndaCloud - If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping with code lovemurder at https://inda.shop/lovemurderHomeServe – Home repair protection plans starting at $4.99/month. Learn more at homeserve.comWarby Parker - Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/lovemurderAura Frames - Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LOVEMURDER. Promo Code LOVEMURDERFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Marina Franklin talks with the incredible rising star Tata Sherise and the hilarious Subhah Agarwal on this week's Friends Like Us! Dive into laughter, insights, and more. TaTa Sherise is a dynamic NYC based comedian, actress, and creator making waves in the comedy scene. She's been hailed as "The Next Hottest Comedian to Come Out of Philly" by The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2024, she made history as the first Black woman to win Philly's Phunniest. TaTa was named a 2023 & 2024 NY Comedy Fest Creator and Comic to Watch. Known for her high-energy performances, raw humor, and captivating stage presence, she brings real-life stories and unfiltered honesty to the stage. TaTa has appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show,  Facebook TV's Mastery of Comedy, and recently Netflix. In addition to her solo work, she is the co-creator of Girls Got Giggles, a brand she launched with creative partner Andrea "Drizz" Lewis. Together, they produce a podcast, live shows, sketches and short films that bring humor, heart, creativity, and unfiltered thoughts. She stars in the hilarious comedy movie Rent A Bae on Tubi and can also be seen in other films on Tubi and Amazon Prime. TaTa's comedy connects with audiences through her unique blend of charm, wit, trauma, and movement on stage. Subhah Agarwal has brought an honesty to her comedy that will leave you saying "I didn't need to know that." Subhah has written for Netflix's "Arsenio Hall" limited series, the "Plan B" movie on Hulu," and The Jim Jefferies Show"on Comedy Central, amongst others. You can also catch her jokes live at stand up comedy clubs across the country. If you don't want to leave your couch, you can see her late night debut on NBC's "A Little Late With Lilly Singh." She's also appeared on season three of HBO's "Westworld", "General Hospital," TruTv's sketch comedy "Friends of the People", and as herself on MTV2, Comedy Central, and Gotham Comedy Live.      

The Eagles have a solid stash of draft picks (8) and, for a team just one season removed from winning the Super Bowl, a lot of positions that need to be addressed. Several elite members of the offensive line could be on the verge of retirement, while the wide receiver corps appears destined to lose a dynamic member. After bolstering the defense in the early rounds of the draft in recent years, will general manager Howie Roseman pivot this spring? The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane and Devin Jackson combine their reporting and analysis to forecast how the Eagles might attack the 2026 NFL Draft, which gets underway Thursday in Pittsburgh. 00:00 How should the Eagles attack the draft? 03:45 Offensive line priorities and options 12:33 The latest on A.J. Brown and potential trade ripple effects on draft 19:07 Slim chance at top tight end 30:51 But what about the defensive prospects… 41:57 Finding third-day gems 45:38 Could there be…a quarterback worth considering? unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

Celebrating 15 Years of Public Art and Community Engagement - A Conversation with Conrad BennerJoin us as we explore the vibrant art scene in Philadelphia with Conrad Benner, founder of Streets Department, a platform dedicated to documenting and promoting public art for over 15 years. Discover insights about community-led projects, the impact of murals, and the future of urban art and media.Timestamps:00:04 - Introduction and overview of Philadelphia's thriving art scene01:17 - Conrad's role and daily work with Streets Department02:30 - The podcast journey and collaborations with WHYY and ROHOM03:44 - Discussing the importance of long-form conversations and media independence06:27 - Social media strategies: humor, virality, and community storytelling07:47 - Supporting artists and public art through independent platforms and Patreon11:45 - Highlights of key projects and impactful moments over 15 years13:01 - The influence of community-led murals and public art programs14:00 - The success of the 24/7 transit petition and its impact15:02 - Public transit challenges and advocacy in Philadelphia16:53 - Broader issues: taxes, infrastructure, and city funding18:10 - The power of urban planning and rail infrastructure in Philadelphia19:34 - The significance of murals and community stories in public spaces21:14 - Future aspirations: writing a book and expanding public art projects24:30 - Upcoming mural projects celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders in the Gayborhood29:23 - The enduring importance of storytelling, conversation, and community engagementAbout Streets DeptFounded as a photo-blog in January 2011, Streets Dept has grown into a multi-platform showcase of Philadelphia public art and public space. We discover and celebrate commissioned and non-commissioned art on the streets and in the public spaces of Philadelphia. And sometimes we also curate it! We believe deeply that the public space has a profound effect on us as individuals and on our city as a whole, and our purpose is to explore how all of us build and use public spaces creatively. You can find our work here on the blog, across social media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Threads), on our Patreon, in our publications, on our monthly walking tours, and, of course, on the streets.Streets Dept was the winner of the Philadelphia Geek Award for ‘Geek Culture Journalism' (2011); named one of the ‘Best Blogs for Travellers' by The Guardian (2013); beat out the one-and-only Gritty to win of the ‘Never Delete Your Account‘ award at the first annual Billy Penn awards, The Billies (2019); and has been notably mentioned by Time Magazine (2011), Encyclopedia Britannica (2012), Instagram (2014), Mashable (2015), Thrillist (2016), Philadelphia Style Magazine (2016), Philly Voice (2016), Highsnobiety (2017), Curbed National (2017), Travel + Leisure (2018), Artblog (2019), South Philly Review (2021), 6 ABC (2021), Philadelphia Museum of Art (2021), Philadelphia Gay News (2022), Philadelphia Magazine (2022), The Philadelphia Inquirer (2023), NBC's 1st Look (2023), and The New York Times (2023), among others! About Conrad Benner, Founder/EditorConrad Benner is the Founder/Editor of StreetsDept.com. A Fishtown, Philadelphia born-and-raised photo-blogger, curator (Streets Dept Walls and Mural Arts Philadelphia), and podcaster (WHYY's Art Outside), Conrad's work explores the art of our public spaces and the artists who create it. Resources & Links:Streets DepartmentMural Arts PhiladelphiaConnect with Conrad Benner: • InstagramFollow us and our links here: https://bio.site/em3ry

The NFL Draft Analyst from the Philadelphia Inquirer on the NFL Draft starting Thursday night, When he expects the Utes to be picked + more

Produced by KSQD 90.7, 89.5 & 89.7FM“Be Bold America!” Aired April 17, 2026 at 5:00pm (PT)Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist David Cay Johnston stated in his bestselling book, The Making of Donald Trump, when Donald Trump rode down the Trump Tower lobby escalator live on national television in June 2015 to announce his campaign for president, nearly every journalist treated his candidacy as a vanity project. Having covered Donald Trump intensely from 1988 through 1995 and following him ever since, David knew his dramatic entry on live national television indicated Donald Trump was serious. He also knew that his presidential run would not be for the benefit of the United States of America, but only for Donald TrumpAs the Financial Times wrote of Johnston's book, “[It] gives Trump the thorough scrubbing, he deserves… He makes a compelling case that Trump has the attributes of both “dictator” and “deceiver.” Interview Guest:David Cay Johnston is one of America's most award-winning investigative journalists with a long career reporting for the Los Angeles Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the New York Times, where his work was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Johnston is a journalist and author with a specialty in economics and tax issues. Johnston is the author of several bestselling books and teaches at Syracuse University College of Law. Of local note, David Cay Johnston graduated from Soquel High School and considers Santa Cruz County the best place in the world to live.

Chip Leighton (NY Times bestselling author of What Time Is Noon) shares about his new book Dad, Can You Not?: A Dad's Guide to Being Less Cringey. Sam Carchidi (Philadelphia Inquirer alum and Hockey News columnist) checks in regarding Bullies: Catching Up With the Hound, The Hammer, and the Stanley Cup Champion Philadelphia Flyers (co-written with Jeff Hare). While containing much Flyers history, the emphasis is on the current-day Stanley Cup Flyers' perspectives and stories (the good, the bad, the ugly) of their playing days and their lives since. Sports clips:Rick Tocchet (Philadelphia Flyers head coach) (Flyers YouTube page)Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers point guard) (NBC Sports Philly YouTube)Rob Thomson (Philadelphia Phillies manager) Music: Heaven on My Mind / TOBYMACThe Penalty Box / DAVE SCHULTZ (which was huge on WFIL 50 yr ago :))See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, with game one promising to be a challenging encounter. Analyst Dei Lynam emphasizes the importance of rebounding to limit the Celtics' opportunities, as Boston is known for its prolific three-point shooting. Lynam also highlights the need for Tyrese Maxey and Vj Edgecombe to apply pressure on the Celtics' defense.Joining the discussion, NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst Jim Lynam suggests that the Sixers should focus on Jason Tatum, who is still regaining his form after returning from an Achilles injury. Additionally, David Murphy from the Philadelphia Inquirer provides insights into the series, setting the stage for an intense rivalry matchup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Gunn is live from Stateside Live for the Flyers official watch party and sets the stage for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round between the Flyers and Penguins. Brendan is joined by a number of special guests that includes Jackie Speigal of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Adam Kimmelman of NHL.com, Steve Coates, and Lou Nolan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SynopsisOn today's date in 1930, Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra gave the first staged presentation in America of Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary ballet The Rite of Spring at Philadelphia's 4000-seat Opera House — and it was a hot ticket.The Philadelphia Inquirer noted “a milling mob fought and scrambled for entrance to the Opera House … there was a traffic tie-up of taxis and trolleys for blocks beyond, while dignified ladies were seen to pop out of automobiles like rabbits out of hutches, and scurry for blocks on foot, to avoid being late.” This was for what the newspaper described as, “the startling spectacle of bare-legged girls and men whirling madly and stamping upon the stage to an orgiastic fury of sound.”For its American premiere, the original costuming from the work's Paris premiere was retained, but the choreography was now by Léonide Massine, not Vaslav Nijinsky, and Martha Graham and her Corps de Ballet were the dancers, not Diaghilev's Ballet Russe.Stokowski, a passionate promoter of Stravinsky's score, had given its American concert premiere with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1922 and, in 1940, it was Stokie and the Philadelphians who could accompany Walt Disney's dinosaurs in his animated Fantasia version of the famous Stravinsky score.Music Played in Today's ProgramIgor Stravinsky (1882-1971): The Rite of Spring; Philadelphia Orchestra; Leopold Stokowski, conductor; Disneyland WDX101

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is a die-hard Eagles fan, and just like you, he's got takes on the offseason, A.J. Brown, Jalen Hurts, and stadium plans. By the nature of his day job, however, he's also ecstatic that Pittsburgh will become the epicenter of the NFL universe in two weeks, when the Steel City hosts the draft. It marks the second time in 10 years the Commonwealth has welcomed the marquee event. Which positions does Shapiro think the Eagles should address? How about whether the team needs to move on from Brown? Shapiro discusses these topics and more, including owner Jeffrey Lurie's recent remarks about Lincoln Financial Field's future, with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane. 00:00 Talking Birds with the Gov 02:14 How will a Philly guy be received in Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft? 06:30 What should Howie Roseman do when the Eagles are on the clock? 09:54 “I freaking love [A.J. Brown] wants the ball” 11:27 Jalen Hurts and the treatment he gets from fans 14:29 Special Eagles memories 19:06 Reaction to Jeffrey Lurie's recent stadium remarks 22:12 Predictions for the Eagles' 2026 season unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

The NFL Draft Analyst for the Philadelphia Inquirer on local prospects in the draft including Spencer Fano, His favorite overall prospects + more 

Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Devin Jackson joins Birds 365 to break down the Eagles' top draft targets two weeks out from the 2026 NFL Draft. Jackson reveals which wide receivers, offensive linemen, and edge rushers make the most sense at pick 23 — including Casey Concepcion, Carnell Tate, Keaton Proctor, Caleb Lomu, and Trayden Stukes as a Vic Fangio safety.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

(0:00-18:43) Phillies reporter Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show(18:55-29:38) Andrew Dicecco listener solicited questions via text line(29:52-38:25) Flyers & 76ers with huge Thursday Night challenges on the road Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does leadership look like when things go wrong? In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Todd Weyandt welcomes back Ed DeAngelis, CEO and Founder of EDA Contractors, for a powerful follow-up conversation on Humanity as a Strategy. One year later, the focus shifts from philosophy to reality. What happens when leadership is tested under pressure? Ed shares how leading with humility, empathy, and emotional intelligence creates stronger teams, better decisions, and more resilient organizations. From high stress jobsite moments to everyday leadership habits, this episode challenges the traditional mindset of construction leadership and offers a better path forward. If you want to build a culture where people perform at their best and stay engaged long term, this conversation delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.   You'll Learn Why humility is critical for effective leadership and team performance How to stay calm and decisive during high pressure situations Why yelling does not drive long term results and what works instead How to build trust and psychological safety on construction teams Why caring for employees as people improves business outcomes How to prepare your team for challenges before they happen What the future of leadership in construction should look like   Meet Our Guest Ed DeAngelis is the CEO and Founder of EDA Contractors, Inc. Ed's innovative personality has helped position EDA as a leader in the construction industry. He is known for his people-first leadership philosophy, Humanity as a Strategy, which focuses on building strong cultures through trust, empathy, and accountability. Under Ed's leadership, EDA Contractors has been recognized for three consecutive years as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is passionate about developing leaders at every level of the organization and helping reshape how the construction industry approaches leadership and culture.   Todd Takes Humility is the lubricant of leadership Humility allows teams to function at a higher level. When leaders listen, invite feedback, and create space for ideas, teams become more engaged and collaborative. Ego shuts people down. Humility brings them in.   Practice the fire drill before the fire Leadership under pressure is not accidental. It is built through preparation. When teams know their roles and expectations ahead of time, leaders can stay calm and provide clarity when challenges arise.   Humanity should be a real business strategy Caring for employees is not just a cultural initiative. It is a strategic advantage. When leaders genuinely invest in their people, performance, loyalty, and long term success follow.   More Resources  Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Ed's LinkedIn EDA Contractors, Inc Website   Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn Autodesk's Website  

The annual NFL owners meetings has become the only event of year the Philadelphia Eagles formally make owner Jeffrey Lurie available to meet with reporters. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane covered the event, and puts Lurie's recent remarks - from new stadium speculation to Lurie's commitment to quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver AJ Brown - under the microscope with columnist Marcus Hayes. 00:00 Truths (and lies?) from Jeffrey Lurie's owners meeting press conference 02:00 Quick comments about the possibility of a new stadium 05:07 Is Nick Sirianni as safe as Lurie suggests? 12:22 How committed is Lurie to Jalen Hurts? 18:57 What Lurie's remarks reveal about A.J. Brown's future? 26:09 Jeff and Marcus react to ESPN's report about Hurts 34:38 Relitigating Hurts' impact in the locker room 44:20 Hurts' fit in Sean Mannion's offense unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the offseason.

(0:00-20:56) The Philadelphia Inquirer's Scott Lauber joins the show after the Phillies opening week (20:56-32:59) DiCecco Drafts! We give him the GM cap on who to take at different positions (32:59-41:24) DiCecco Deep Cuts! Late round picks Andrew DiCecco has his eye onPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.For the latest updates, visit the show page Kincade & Salciunas on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does a veteran crime reporter turned "Philly Culture" columnist have in common with a father-son duo obsessed with a galaxy far, far away? More than you'd think. In this special 5th Anniversary episode, we welcome Stephanie Farr of The Philadelphia Inquirer to celebrate the journey of Father. Son. Galaxy. and the heartbeat of the City of Brotherly Love. We're looking back at the serendipitous moment Stephanie's 2021 profile that blasted our podcast into hyperspace and caught the attention of Mark Hamill himself.Stephanie shares her own fascinating journey—from writing obituaries in small-town Pennsylvania to uncovering the "weird, wild, and wonderfully unique" stories that define Philadelphia. Beyond the Star Wars magic, she offers her "insider-outsider" perspective on why Philly's honest, "Eagles-hoodie-wearing" culture is the perfect backdrop for our story. Whether you're a journalism student looking for career advice, a Star Wars fan, or a tourist seeking hidden gems like the City Hall tower tour, this episode is a love letter to five years of storytelling, community, and the force that connects us all.

The Philadelphia Inquirer is a typical big city newspaper that's been in retreat for a generation. Now under a unique nonprofit ownership structure, the Inquirer grew revenue last year and turned an operating profit. CEO Lisa Hughes, the former New Yorker chief business officer who took the role in 2020, has focused on shifting to a consumer revenue model — 70% of revenue now comes from readers through subscriptions, events, and donations. She discusses what's working: an AI tool called Scribe that monitors 30 municipal meetings to power hyperlocal suburban newsletters getting 75% open rates, a reinvented sales operation built around branded content and corporate reputation, a content strategy organized around being "useful, revealing, and responsive" rather than chasing prizes, and an aggressive regional expansion into South Jersey and beyond to grow the addressable market. Plus: the case for still printing a seven-day newspaper, why weekend content was a hidden growth lever, and what it means to "feed your Philly bias."

I'll be honest with you, I'm a Mets guy, I owned a piece of that team for years, but even I can't deny that the Yankees are the Google of baseball, and today we're going to find out exactly how they keep doing it. My guest is award-winning MLB journalist Andy Martino, whose new book The Yankee Way pulls back the curtain on the Brian Cashman era and reveals that everything you thought you knew about that dynasty was wrong. Andy Martino has written about sports, culture, and entertainment, and has covered Major League Baseball for more than a decade. A former staff writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer and New York Daily News, he is currently a reporter and analyst covering MLB for the SNY network in New York. Although I'm a massive Mets fan, I must admit Andy's book about the Yankees is wonderful. Get The Yankee Way: The Untold Inside Story of the Brian Cashman Era today. Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. Pre-order my next book, All the Wrong Moves: How Three Catastrophic Decisions Led to the Rise of Trump, out on the 17th of September in the UK and the 22nd of September in the US: ⁠https://linktr.ee/anthonyscaramucci⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Today's Episode –The guys dive headfirst into the latest updates from the war in Iran with special guest Dr. Bonner Cohen. We're going beyond the surface level today as Bonner and Mark provide a masterclass on the region's history to explain how we got here. Plus, whatever happened to Greenland? We discuss why this massive territory has completely fallen off the news map lately.Tune in for all the Funhttps://www.cfact.org/Bonner R. Cohen is a senior policy analyst with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, where he concentrates on energy, natural resources, and international relations. He also serves as a senior policy adviser with the Heartland Institute, senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, and as adjunct scholar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Articles by Dr. Cohen have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investor's Business Daily, New York Post, Washington Times, National Review, Philadelphia Inquirer, Detroit News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Miami Herald, and dozens of other newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. He has been interviewed on Fox News, CNN, Fox Business Channel, BBC, BBC Worldwide Television, NBC, NPR, N 24 (German language news channel), Voice of Russia, and scores of radio stations in the U.S. Dr. Cohen has testified before the U.S. Senate committees on Energy & Natural Resources and Environment & Public Works as well as the U.S. House committees on Natural Resources and Judiciary. He has spoken at conferences in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Bangladesh. Dr. Cohen is the author of two books, The Green Wave: Environmentalism and its Consequences (Washington: Capital Research Center, 2006) and Marshall, Mao und Chiang: Die amerikanischen Vermittlungsbemuehungen im chinesischen Buergerkrieg (Marshall, Mao and Chiang: The American Mediations Effort in the Chinese Civil War) (Munich: Tuduv Verlag, 1984). Dr. Cohen received his B.A. from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. – summa cum laude – from the University of Munich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has stuck to a steady, mostly predictable formula this offseason: add depth to appropriate places via pragmatic, sensible signings. Whether his strategy stays the same moving forward remains unclear. Just last week, Roseman dipped his toes into a growing NFL trade market, and with the draft weeks away, along with the flurry of transactions that typically comes with it, perhaps he'll find opportunities to mix up his approach. This storyline is one of several The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane plans to follow during the league's annual meeting at the end of the month. He and colleague Mike Sielski look ahead to the questions and issues Roseman, head coach Nick Sirianni, and owner Jeffrey Lurie might face in Phoenix, AZ. 00:00 What Howie Roseman's offseason strategy signals about the offense's timeline 10:37 Early thoughts on how the Eagles might approach the draft 13:55 Obligatory A.J. Brown update 24:32 Sydney Brown: from 3rd-round pick to trade asset 31:32 Why EDGE rusher and the pass rush have become the biggest defensive concerns of the offseason 38:36 Could Roseman have a trick up his sleeve? unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season, including day-after-game reactions.

The Philadelphia Union's historically bad start to the 2026 MLS season continued Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Fire with a 2–1 loss, marking five straight losses to open the season. During this stretch, the Union have lost their first three home games—a first in team history. Todd is joined by The Philadelphia Inquirer's Owen Hewitt to discuss their thoughts from the match, including the Union continuing to hurt themselves, how important this international break is for the team, what lessons Bradley Carnell can take from year two with St. Louis CITY, and the Union's two most veteran leaders being "stunned" by the horrible start. Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire: Historic bad run continues with open play chances lacking against Chicago: [4:40] Union continuing to hurt themselves (poor giveaways): [11:41] Importance of the international break: [28:06] Lessons from Bradley Carnell's second year season in St. Louis: [38:25] Veteran leaders "stunned" by the start: [52:05]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/   Owen's Social Media: BlueSky: oyounothing.bsky.social https://www.inquirer.com/author/hewitt_owen/ Twitter: oyounothing

In this conversation, Gayle Feldman discusses her book 'Nothing Random,' which explores the life of Bennett Cerf, the founder of Random House. She delves into Cerf's early life, his career in publishing, his relationships with authors, and the impact of his television presence on his reputation. Feldman also addresses the challenges Cerf faced, including anti-Semitism in the publishing industry, and reflects on the evolution of Random House and Cerf's legacy.Get your copy of Nothing Random by Gayle FeldmanAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Gayle Feldman and Her Book02:55 The Life and Legacy of Bennett Cerf05:52 Bennett Cerf's Early Years and Career Path09:00 The Making of a Great Publisher12:00 Bennett Cerf's Influence on Literature14:59 The Impact of Television on Cerf's Reputation18:01 Navigating Anti-Semitism in Publishing20:48 The Evolution of Random House23:52 Reflections on Bennett Cerf's HappinessGuest InformationGayle FeldmanGayle Feldman has written for Publishers Weekly for forty years, including as a senior editor. Since 1999, as U.S. correspondent for The Bookseller, she has analyzed the American book business for U.K. readers. She has contributed features, reviews, and essays to The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Times of London, The Nation, The Daily Beast, and others. She is the author of the cancer memoir You Don't Have to Be Your Mother, first published by W.W. Norton, and of Best and Worst of Times: The Changing Business of Trade Books, published through a National Arts Journalism Program fellowship at the Columbia Journalism School. The National Endowment for the Humanities has supported her work on Nothing Random: Bennett Cerf and the Publishing House He Built with a Public Scholar award. Feldman lives in New York City.WebsiteRon BlakeSocial:| Facebook | Instagram | Tik tokFor more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube

NFL free agency is underway, and the first week was kind of...just nuts and bolts for the Eagles. Howie Roseman made sensible, measured decisions, highlighted by a major investment in homegrown defensive talent and the smart, short-term signing of a proven corner back. Compared to past years, though, Howie SZN has been relatively chill. What does this initial strategy foreshadow for the rest of the offseason? Could the roster still undergo dramatic change before spring workouts begin? And how does the A.J. Brown situation affect the Eagles' personnel approach? The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane is joined by colleague Jeff Neiburg, as they evaluate Roseman's moves and analyze their implications. 00:00 Reading tea leaves from the first week of free agency 02:07 Ripple effects from free agent departures, and the need for depth at EDGE 12:52 The Jihaad Campbell question mark and Riq Woolen signing 21:05 What's going on with Dallas Goedert? 28:40 More on Davis and what his new contract means for Jalen Carter 39:07 The latest on A.J. Brown unCovering the Birds is a production of The Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW Newsradio Original Podcasts. Look for new episodes throughout the season, including day-after-game reactions.

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On Today's Episode –Mark and Matt are joined by Bonner Cohen again, and the fellas talk about this week's past State of the Union address by Pres. Trump.Tune in for all the Fun Bonner R. Cohen is a senior policy analyst with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, where he concentrates on energy, natural resources, and international relations. He also serves as a senior policy adviser with the Heartland Institute, senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, and as adjunct scholar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Articles by Dr. Cohen have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investor's Business Daily, New York Post, Washington Times, National Review, Philadelphia Inquirer, Detroit News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Miami Herald, and dozens of other newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. He has been interviewed on Fox News, CNN, Fox Business Channel, BBC, BBC Worldwide Television, NBC, NPR, N 24 (German language news channel), Voice of Russia, and scores of radio stations in the U.S. Dr. Cohen has testified before the U.S. Senate committees on Energy & Natural Resources and Environment & Public Works as well as the U.S. House committees on Natural Resources and Judiciary. He has spoken at conferences in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Bangladesh. Dr. Cohen is the author of two books, The Green Wave: Environmentalism and its Consequences (Washington: Capital Research Center, 2006) and Marshall, Mao und Chiang: Die amerikanischen Vermittlungsbemuehungen im chinesischen Buergerkrieg (Marshall, Mao and Chiang: The American Mediations Effort in the Chinese Civil War) (Munich: Tuduv Verlag, 1984). Dr. Cohen received his B.A. from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. – summa cum laude – from the University of Munich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for February 25, 2026 is: onomatopoeia • ah-nuh-mah-tuh-PEE-uh • noun Onomatopoeia refers to the creation of words that imitate natural sounds. It can also refer to the words themselves, such as buzz and hiss. // The author's clever use of onomatopoeia delights children especially. See the entry > Examples: “As they began to slurp, columns of noodles steadily streamed upward into their open jaws. The jazz soundtrack of Hiromi's Sonicwonder playing ‘Yes! Ramen!!' was punctuated by a gurgling roar reminiscent of shop vacs inhaling shallow pools. ‘We call it ‘hitting the zu's,'' says Steigerwald, noting the reference to zuru zuru, the onomatopoeia for slurping ramen in Japanese comics.” — Craig LaBan, The Philadelphia Inquirer, 18 Jan. 2026 Did you know? English speakers have only used the word onomatopoeia since the 1500s, but people have been creating words that imitate the sounds heard around them for much longer; chatter, for example, dates to the 1200s. Some onomatopes (as onomatopoeic words are sometimes called) are obvious—fizz, jingle, toot, and pop do not surprise. But did you know that other onomatopes include bounce, tinker, and blimp? Boom! Now you do. In fact, the presence of so many imitative words in language spawned the linguistic bowwow theory, which hypothesizes that language originated in the imitating of natural sounds. While it's highly unlikely that onomatopoeia is the sole impetus for human language, it certainly made a mark, which is nothing to sneeze at.