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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Leftism is not just about silencing conservatives, and any opposition even within its own camps, it wants to kill the American bedrock of Natural Rights which include freedom of conscience, the right to fully disagree with others, and to debate issues freely. Charlie Kirk was murdered because he was effective at reintroducing to propagandized young people this very concept of peacefully have one's ideas challenged and debated. Charlie Kirk believed in free speech. He died for it. Charlie Kirk saw himself as holding back a revolution Killing Lincoln Again: Human Rights, God, and the Curse of Kaine Pastor Hibbs: ‘Nothing More Important to Charlie Kirk Than Knowing Jesus' Charlie Kirk's First Email, from High School to Breitbart News: Where It All Started Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas State University fires professor for pro-violence remarks at Revolutionary Socialism Conference 2025, calling for overthrow of the United States government. The Leftwing media is trying to soften this guy to suggest he is a victim so read this story. He has every right to hold these views but not to use our resources to espouse such and to push these views on students in the classroom. You can study these things in class but you cannot advocate for such as a prof.Texas Drops Lawsuit Against Doctor Accused of Illegally Providing Care to Transgender YouthListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Why does it seem to always take a big on-video scandal of radical Leftists using our public institutions to indoctrinate and push their perverted revolution for so many elected and establishment type Republicans to accept what is happening when we knew and presented evidence of such all along?! The Texas A&M scandal blows up more but it is nothing new and Governor Abbott's appointed regents knew Welch was a big Leftist when they hired him! (Reminds of all the big wheels claiming the transgender scandal wasn't real just a few years ago and publicly demeaning conservatives who were publishing evidence of just how widespread such was in our Texas institutions.) Texas A&M regents demand audit of all courses after transgender lesson controversy A&M fires professor after gender identity remarks in class A&M Is Offering a ‘Race and Ethnicity' Course This Fall Texas A&M's Mark Welsh Has Long Promoted DEI, LGBT Agendas – regents appointed by Abbott chose this known Obama Leftist to be A&M president. Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Local sales tax numbers released by the Comptroller's office. Look up your city here.Anti-Wimp update: Homeowner stops violence spree, shoots Austin gunman during manhunt.RIP Charlie Kirk. Pray for our country.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com 

In this inspiring episode of Thrive Today, host Natalie Born sits down with Roshanda Pratt—former TV news producer turned communication strategist, visibility coach, and storyteller extraordinaire. Roshanda unpacks what it really means to build influence that goes deeper than likes, clicks, or surface-level visibility. Together, they explore how courageous communication, collaboration, growth mindset, and vulnerability shape authentic leadership. Roshanda also shares personal stories of adversity and faith that reveal how influence can change not just organizations, but lives. If you've ever wondered how to show up, speak up, and scale up your impact, this conversation is for you. [00:01 – 07:20] Why Influence Matters - Influence is about more than marketing—it's about moving people to action. - Courageous communication begins with creating safe spaces for others to be seen and heard. - True leadership requires humility, curiosity, and a willingness to listen. [07:21 – 13:50] Vulnerability as a Leadership Strength - Why “visibility is power”—and why you deserve to be seen, heard, and paid. - Jesus as the model of transparency and vulnerability with Thomas. - Collaboration as a form of vulnerability: inviting others into the process. [13:51 – 20:00] Growth Mindset in Action - Challenges are not happening to you, but for you. - Learning to invite God into decision-making and leadership moments. - A powerful story of forgiveness and provision in business. [20:01 – 24:30] Influence Through Adversity - Roshanda's vulnerable story of navigating grief and sharing it openly. - How transparency in hardship creates resonance and builds trust. - Influence comes when you give people language for what they're experiencing. [24:31 – 25:57] Practical Steps to Cultivate Influence - Start with your why—life gives you clues about your calling. - Don't despise small beginnings: influence grows through consistency. - Commit to showing up for your people the way God consistently shows up for us. Quotes: “Visibility is power—you deserve to be seen, heard, and paid.” – Roshanda Pratt “Challenges aren't happening to you; they're happening for you.” – Roshanda Pratt “Influence isn't about a platform; it's about giving people language for what they can't yet say.” – Roshanda Pratt About Roshanda Pratt: Roshanda Pratt is a former TV news producer turned visibility coach and communication strategist. Known as “your visibility coach,” she equips leaders to show up, speak up, and scale up through the power of storytelling. Roshanda is passionate about helping women master their message, own their voice, and lead with influence that matters. Connect with Roshanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshandaepratt/ Connect with Natalie: Website: https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieborn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationmeetsleadership/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innovationmeetsleadership TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationleadership X (Twitter): https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationleadership Learn More about Thrive Today: Website: https://thrivetoday.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/thrivetodaywomen LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/thrive-today-women Facebook: https://facebook.com/ThriveTodayWomen Loved this episode? ⭐️ Subscribe and leave us a 5-STAR review to help more women cultivate their influence and lead with courage. ⭐️

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Boomerang! An example in Fort Worth as to why “hate crime” laws, the entire concept of such, are a ridiculous and dangerous affront to basic liberty. Plus an example of Texas conservatives making the same mistake as Leftists on free speech and expression. Free speech and expression is always under attack from all sides! The Alex Jones case is as bad as any of the horrible cases we've recently seen out of Great Britain.The answer to speech we don't like is always: More speech.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Abbott's THC mess drags on. This is a great opinion piece on the very real problem we face that Abbott has messed up: Smoke shop labels are deceptive. Texas should stop them.Lefty A&M president reverses course. An update on the latest Texas A&M DEI/homosexual agenda promotion controversy.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

As broadcast @ www.totallywiredradio.com Tuesday 09.09.25Hour One and Two with Alan Kenny Arscott01. Jean Carn - Peace (Black Jazz 1971)02. The Ibrahim Khalil Shihab Quintet - Spring (Atlantic City SA 1969)03. Yusef Lateef - Mystique (Atlantic 1976)04. The Heath Brothers - Tender Touch (Columbia 1981)05. Jack McDuff - Pocket Change (Sugarhill 1981)06. Naoya Matsuoka & Wesing - Take 6-4-5 (Disco Mate Japan 1979)07. Tania Maria - Mr & Mrs (Accord 1979)08. Weldon Irvine - Music Is The Key (Nodlew Music 1989)09. Lou Bond - To The Establishment (We Produce Recs 1974/Real Gone Music 2025)10. General Lee & The Space Army Band - We Did It Baby (Lost Weekend 1978/Counterpoint 2003)11. Steve Parks - Still Thinking Of You (Reynold Recs 1978)12. Elois Scott - Broadway Love (G Carol 1968)13. Jerline & Friends - Joy Trip (Street Soul Recs 2010)14. A Taste Of Honey - Sky High (Capitol 1978)15. Marti Caine - Love The Way You Love Me (BBC 1981)16. Pratt & McClain - Wachersign (Reprise 1976)17. Sly Slick & Wicked - Sho' Nuff (People 1973)18. Hi Tension - You're my Girl (Island 1978)19. Pressure Ft. Ronnie Laws - (LAX 1979)20. The Whispers - Can't Do Without Love (Solar 1979)21. The Chi Lites Ft. Eugene Record - Try My Side Of Love (20th Century Fox 1981)

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Why does so much illogic, utter stupidity, and simple blindness to practical reality surround the right to keep and bear arms? Three Second Amendment related stories today: NRA opposes possible DOJ gun ownership ban for transgender people – of course NRA is right but who on the “Right” thought it okay to adopt this Leftist idea of denying basic rights to people for future crimes or similar? Illinois can ban concealed carry on trains, buses: Appeals court. This is so shockingly bad that it is hard to accept that people with functional IQs could come up with it. I explain. What a deadly game of ding-dong ditch says about Texas. Beyond the pale of ridiculous illogic. One man lies in wait and shoots kids equates to a culture wide situation with over 30 million? If he had simply jumped them from the bushes and stabbed them….? Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas 2026 GOP Primary ballot issues released.More DEI and pro-homosexual teaching at Texas A&M exposed..Texas space business news: EchoStar sells spectrum licenses to SpaceX for $17 billion while buying into Starlink Midland-based AST SpaceMobile update on its cellphone to satellite Bluebird constellation Houston companies are betting big on space data – very interesting story that highlight numerous Texas private space companies. Campaign news:  HD71: Hardaway says lifelong calling led him to race. Why no mention of being a Republican, about limited government, lower spending and taxes, or even conservatism? Texas state Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic campaign for U.S. Senate Betts jumps into GOP race for TX 21 Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

25 Now large crowds were traveling with [Jesus], and he turned and said to them, 26 “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it? 29 Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him, 30 saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.' 31 Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? 32 If he cannot, then while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for the terms of peace. 33 So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.” 

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: It was in the cards from the beginning: The Republican Party of Texas is suing the state in federal court to establish Republican-only primary elections which the establishment players in Austin oppose. Other state parties have prevailed in federal court over this same issue.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Business news: Texas adds oil & gas drilling rigs for second week in a row Lubbock-based restaurant chain Abuelo's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Interlune to Create Texas-Based R&D Facility with $4.8 Million Texas Space Commission Grant SpaceX proposes 21-acre expansion of Starbase facility A highly recommended read on Texas' new business court system, very well written: Texas Bid to Lure Business From Delaware Faces Trial … by Jury. Everything that is wrong with the public education system: F-rated small school district, Roscoe Collegiate ISD, spends big money on fancy buses claiming: [The fancy buses] will boost it boosts morale—students feel valued when they're riding in a vehicle that reflects their importance to the school community.” How about the F-rated district put the money into academics so that students earn real, lifelong “morale!”DC Swamp allies of Senator John Cornyn try to freeze fundraising for U.S. Rep Wesley Hunt's possible U.S. Senate bid.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Content warning: Discussion of two suicides.   This week: Chaos unfolds around Chicago as Tony tries desperately to save Meg's life after she overdoses, Pratt eventually gets out of jail but is surprised to see who bailed him out, flames engulf the entirety of Sam's apartment building, and Ames kidnaps Kovac and severely injures him while going on a stroll down memory lane.   

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Legislature calls it quits for the 2nd Called Session even though there was plenty of time left to keep working on important bills that help Texans. I guess they were too worried about running home to raise money for themselves and not worried enough about our growing property tax problem.Flood deaths lead Texas Republicans to act as Democrats with heavy regulation, attacks on private property use, and more spending – never letting a crisis go to waste isn't limited to Dems!Other items from the legislature: Texas House Cracks Down on Quorum-Busting With New Rules – but not really…. Texas Legislature fails to pass bill barring public from most police complaints – that's a good one to not get passed. HB 8 Passes, Replaces STAAR with 3 Tests & Restores Public School A-F Accountability Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Border related:  ABBOTT: Texas Truckers Should ‘Fully Comply' with Trump's Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency. Some background: Mexican B-1 visa truckers conducting illegal runs in US, more. And more: New Texas law combats fake international CDLs – note, we didn't even require a work visa until 2023! Gulf Cartel Brings Mexican Border City to Standstill After Fierce Gun Battle Pirro Strikes Blow to Narco-Trafficking: Historic Seizure of Precursor Chemicals Exposes China–Cartel Drug Route Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals Flawed Injunction and Continues to Order That the Ten Commandments Be Displayed in Texas SchoolsListen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

What can we learn from the Saints' devastating losses in Jackson County, Missouri and how does that promise of the resurrection transform the story? Dr. Derek Sainsbury explores the harrowing events of 1833, the destruction of the Church's printing press, and the personal sacrifices of the early Saints as they sought to build Zion in one of the most difficult frontiers imaginable.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC237ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC237FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC237DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC237PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC237ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ScT0t5_BGuIALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Derek Sainsbury01:32 August 1833 information03:41 Derek Sainsbury bio05:30 Presidential candidates assassinated06:38 Come, Follow Me Manual07:56 Death of first foreign missionary10:07 Indian Removal Act12:08 Mary Rollins and John Murdock16:05 Polarization of Jackson County20:13 The Promised Land 2.023:33 The Law of Consecration in Missouri25:01 Article by W. W. Phelps26:42 Zion in every book of scripture, except the New Testament28:03 Checking in with John Murdock (and Parley P. Pratt)36:46 John Murdock is the best of the Saints39:26 What happens to the Murdock children42:24 Innuendo and a lost letter45:06 Missouri and Kirtland needed emojis46:55 Leadership is easier without people48:45 Doctor Philastus Hurlbut “coverts”51:41 John Murdock's journal May 7, 183355:42 Dr. Sainsbury shares lessons from his own personal trials1:01:05 24-temple rendering1:05:09 Reasons they blamed the Mormons1:10:04 Results of meeting in Gilbert's store1:13:53 Mobbing and the Book of Commandments1:17:58 End of Part I - Dr. Derek SainsburyThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Legislative update as lawmakers are trying to wind down the 2nd Called Session early: Deal on hemp THC ban is rumored to be at hand with Texas House Public Health planning to vote in a formal meeting tonight Legislature Reverses Course on Same-Day Voter Registration Changes Senate Cracks Down on Abortion-Inducing Drugs House Votes To Prohibit Fundraising During A Quorum Break – Halfway House continues to go light on the matter. Senator Bettencourt Statement on Texas House Vote on SB10 – “Unfortunately, not a single House member who voted No contacted me as Senate Author to get information before the vote.” Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Illegal immigration news:  Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Reuniting Alien Kids And Parents 5th Circuit Rules Against Trump Admin on Its Use of AEA to Remove TdA Members ABBOTT: Texas Truckers Should ‘Fully Comply' with Trump's Executive Order Requiring English Proficiency – but he didn't put the legislative changes that need to be made on the session agenda! RIP: Dr. John Thomas – a good Christian man. Operation HOPE founder, Lubbock surgeon Dr. John Thomas remembered. Hear my many WuFlu interviews with John here.Banking giant Scotiabank is bringing 1,000+ jobs – averaging $135K – to Dallas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Stupid, shortsighted, “shocking,” and more can be used to describe why a group of conservative legislators today voted with Democrats to ruin SB10 – the bill that lowers the voter approval election trigger from 3.5% to 2.5% for local property tax increases.Also, if Burrows is for the ban on taxpayer funded lobbying, as he has long claimed, why is he allowing RINO Ken King to kill it yet again?Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Oil and gas rig count actually went up Friday.Is Plano ISD giving direct school support to anti-Israel demonstrations? Attorney General Paxton is investigating.From the legal stack: It appears there is interest at the 5th Circuit to reconsider Texas' state arrest law for illegal aliens. A rehearing has been ordered. Federal judge blocks Texas ESG investment advice disclosure law. The Trump appointed judge is incompetent if he cannot understand who the law protects. It clearly protects investors. All you need know about the ACLU in Texas: ACLU of Texas Seeks Legal Challenge to Texas' ‘Parental Bill of Rights. I have a good question for the ACLU lawyer on this story. Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.   In today's episode, Chris and Abbie delve into the fascinating world of intuition and gut feelings. They explore whether these instincts are rooted in biology or shaped by past experiences and discuss the science behind how our brains process environmental cues to make quick decisions. [Sept 1, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 01:02 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                 02:23 - New Book Announcement -          Lilly the Brave Lion - Dr. Abbie Maroño 03:34 - The Topic of the Day: All About Intuition 06:04 - Is Intuition Always Right? 10:39 - Training Over Instinct 13:56 - Teaching Autonomy 16:39 - Facing Hard Truths 20:19 - Lack of Self Trust 24:06 - Intuition or Trauma Response? 26:16 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd -          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy     References: American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Intuition. In APA Dictionary of Psychology. Retrieved March 29, 2025, from https://dictionary.apa.org/intuition   Bechara, A., Damasio, H., Tranel, D., & Damasio, A. R. (1997). Deciding advantageously before knowing the advantageous strategy. Science, 275(5304), 1293–1295. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.275.5304.1293   Dane, E., & Pratt, M. G. (2007). Exploring intuition and its role in managerial decision making. Academy of Management Review, 32(1), 33–54. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2007.23463682   Gigerenzer, G. (2007). Gut feelings: The intelligence of the unconscious. Viking.   Hodgkinson, G. P., Langan-Fox, J., & Sadler-Smith, E. (2008). Intuition: A fundamental bridging construct in the behavioral sciences. British Journal of Psychology, 99(1), 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1348/000712607X216666   Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, fast and slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.   Lieberman, M. D. (2000). Intuition: A social cognitive neuroscience approach. Psychological Bulletin, 126(1), 109–137. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.126.1.109   Sadler-Smith, E., & Shefy, E. (2004). The intuitive executive: Understanding and applying 'gut feel' in decision-making. Academy of Management Executive, 18(4), 76–91. https://doi.org/10.5465/ame.2004.15268692

Hangout with us this Summer for a season full of twists and turns on Big Brother 27! Tonight we recap week 7 of #BB27 Join us each Thursday night this season immediately following the east coast airing of the Eviction Episode! #expecttheunexpected #BigBrother27 #BigBrother #CBS #ParamountPlus #HotelMystere #HOH #Veto #podcast #realitytv #realityaftershow

This week: Alex reclaims his title as king of the s****y kids list, Pratt proves once again why you should never talk to the cops without a lawyer, Kerry is still here for some reason, Ray and Gates once again clash over patient care (but it's really about Neela), Abby's mystery old man friend's identity is revealed, and the episode has a weird amount of cliffhangers.   

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Why do so many “Republicans” in a conservative voting county, Lubbock County, think that constantly growing government spending, at taxpayer expense with property tax increases, is good policy and reflective of good management and stewardship? Frankly there is a lot of Washington, DC swamp thinking going on such as calling reductions in the rate of increase in spending cuts to spending. Longtime taxpayer champion Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley joins me to discuss this issue and why he and commissioners Rackler and Shaw have stood firm for not raising property taxes.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.We meet Texas House District 71 Republican nominee candidate Joshua Ohlemacher. We discussed school choice among other things.Alexander Duncan, a candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, discusses his campaign and how previously living in, and being a police officer, in California has motivated him to love and want to protect Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Hosts: Lalo Solorzano & Andy Shiles Guest: Diane Perez, Senior Trade Manager Published: August 28, 2025 Length: ~38 minutes Presented by: Global Training Center

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House blew up the property tax reform bill [more] and now has to reconcile with the Senate. And, the House appears to be leaning toward Texas becoming a pothead legal drug state. Plus, the House voted to reform the public school STAAR test but Odessa's state Rep. Landgraf makes clear his goal is to end testing all together – the great goal of the Leftist teacher unions that want zero accountability for the results achieved with taxpayers' money.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.SpaceX: The most powerful rocket ever, built and financed by a private company, has a near perfect tenth test flight. Freedom!!!Texas' solicitor general ask the Texas Supreme Court to stop an illogical act of the 15th Court of Appeals in the Beto Pancho O'Rouke case.Campaign updates: DC Swamp make sure memo leaks to POLITICO trying to shore up Cornyn's ability to raise money. Former Amarillo City Council member announces candidacy for Texas District 13 as Democrat Mayra Flores to challenge Vicente Gonzalez again for TX-34 Old cane stomper Al Green to Wait Until CD 18 Special Election to Declare Candidacy, After Texas Redistricting Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Much from the Texas Legislature in special session including: Burrow's leadership appears to go very soft on Dem quorum busting in GOP Caucus meeting; House passes lower percentage for voter approval requirement for local tax increases, and; Abbott adds an item to the call that makes it appear an amendment to election law in the regular session from Rep. Shaheen may have given the Dems part of their goal of same day voter registration in some cases.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The State of Texas, in socialist fashion, buys the Crockett and Menger hotels that sit next to the Alamo. Why, with all the great talent in Texas, did they have to partner with a hospitality firm out of Ohio!?Texas Service Sector and Retail reports from the Dallas Fed.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Jana Ireijo is an Hawaii born muralist whose passion as a conservation artist is born out of a love of art that started at a very young age. Jana creates vanishing murals using charcoal gathered from areas recently affected by wildfires.  This material, formed by the heat of the flames, carries the story of destruction and renewal that is intrinsic to the natural world.  She says her art is a reflection of the transience and impermanence of life and nature. Born in Honolulu in 1968, Jana has spent most of her life in transit leaving the island for California, before attending grad school in New York, then as a divorced woman to Connecticut where she raised her family, and finally returning to Hawai'i in 2023, where she has come full circle. Jana is the eldest of three children; she has a younger sister and brother. Her parents Rona August, a realtor, father James Ireijo, and step-father Joel August (both attorneys) encouraged Jana as a child to explore the arts, taking her to museums and galleries, and ensuring she always had access to arts and crafts. It was her mother that recognized a natural talent and told Jana she would become an artist. When the time came to choice her career pathway, Jana was drawn to advertising and after graduating from H. P. Baldwin High School (Maui) in 1986, she headed for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa to earn a BFA in Graphic Design in1991.  She then attended Pratt Institute, New York, where she earned an MFA Painting in 1999.  Jana took ten years off from her art to raise a family before turning her hand to public murals and developing her own style. Now back in the islands as an empty nester, Jana has immersed herself in her passion for environmental issues, such as the ocean, deep sea mining, and helping her community. She is also working on her first book for children entitled Vanishing Moon.  Jana's links:https://janaireijo.co/https://www.instagram.com/janaireijo Some favorite female artists:Gillian Jagger - sculptor - she was my thesis advisor at Pratt, and a huge influence in my practice. Maya LinLita AlbuquerqueNina Bentley Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

Jana Ireijo is an Hawaii born muralist whose passion as a conservation artist is born out of a love of art that started at a very young age. Jana creates vanishing murals using charcoal gathered from areas recently affected by wildfires.  This material, formed by the heat of the flames, carries the story of destruction and renewal that is intrinsic to the natural world.  She says her art is a reflection of the transience and impermanence of life and nature. Born in Honolulu in 1968, Jana has spent most of her life in transit leaving the island for California, before attending grad school in New York, then as a divorced woman to Connecticut where she raised her family, and finally returning to Hawai'i in 2023, where she has come full circle. Jana is the eldest of three children; she has a younger sister and brother. Her parents Rona August, a realtor, father James Ireijo, and step-father Joel August (both attorneys) encouraged Jana as a child to explore the arts, taking her to museums and galleries, and ensuring she always had access to arts and crafts. It was her mother that recognized a natural talent and told Jana she would become an artist. When the time came to choice her career pathway, Jana was drawn to advertising and after graduating from H. P. Baldwin High School (Maui) in 1986, she headed for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa to earn a BFA in Graphic Design in1991.  She then attended Pratt Institute, New York, where she earned an MFA Painting in 1999.  Jana took ten years off from her art to raise a family before turning her hand to public murals and developing her own style. Now back in the islands as an empty nester, Jana has immersed herself in her passion for environmental issues, such as the ocean, deep sea mining, and helping her community. She is also working on her first book for children entitled Vanishing Moon.  Jana's links:https://janaireijo.co/https://www.instagram.com/janaireijo Some favorite female artists:Gillian Jagger - sculptor - she was my thesis advisor at Pratt, and a huge influence in my practice. Maya LinLita AlbuquerqueNina Bentley Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

n this episode, Jake & Callan are joined by Kirsti Pratt and Karina Krepp for a deep dive into their new offering, The Rainbow Bridge. Together they explore how the chakra system can be used as a map for self-awareness, moving beyond just the physical body to include beliefs, safety, emotions, and patterns that hold us back.Kirsti and Karina share how they've merged their different paths - yoga, the CHEK system, energy work, and coaching - into a six-month container that takes participants chakra by chakra, uncovering what's hidden and integrating tools to live out your dream.The conversation also touches on their own journeys, the importance of taking time with healing work, and how the integration of physical and spiritual practices can transform the way you create your reality.

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Jeff Pratt - "The Secret Sauce of Service" | This message was from our 10:00 Service on August 24, 2025. To dive deeper into today's sermon, check out our "Beyond the Sermon" episode released every Wednesday.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Democrats were thwarted again Friday night as new Texas Congressional maps passed the Senate. Standard Dem-front groups such as LULAC file suit nastily claiming racism in the maps. Myra Flores call the Dems out for their empty and nasty claims of racism.Legislators are looking at new penalties for lawmaker who choose not to show up to work.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Anti-Wimp update: Fake cops get the full Anti-Wimp treatment in Houston.Media may not like it but legally, and that's his job, Paxton is correct: Attorney General Paxton Instructs Schools to Display the Ten Commandments in Accordance with Texas Law.Texas manufacturing sector is growing, reports the Dallas Fed. Dr Pepper to be split from Keurig and headquartered in Frisco.Trump taps Airbnb founder Joe Gebbia, Texan, to remake federal websites.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

As is our custom, the podcast's producer and I spend a few minutes reflecting on this season's great guests and discussing a few moments from this season's conversations that stood out to us.

10 Now [Jesus] was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years. She was bent over and was quite unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are set free from your ailment.” 13 When he laid his hands on her, immediately she stood up straight and began praising God. 14 But the leader of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had cured on the Sabbath, kept saying to the crowd, “There are six days on which work ought to be done; come on those days and be cured and not on the Sabbath day.” 15 But the Lord answered him and said, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it to water? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen long years, be set free from this bondage on the Sabbath day?” 17 When he said this, all his opponents were put to shame, and the entire crowd was rejoicing at all the wonderful things being done by him. 

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Quorum breaking Democrats have been sent a notice of fines they owe for breaking House rules. See the letter here. It comes to $9,354.25 each.Liberals and homosexual lobby attack conservative in House hearing on the Texas Women's Privacy Act (SB8) but DPS punishes conservative.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Candidates pour into HD71 GOP primary race as RINO Lambert retires: Liz Case enters race for House District 71 Former Abilene City Councilman, Jay Hardaway, announces Ohlemacher joins race for Texas House District 71 Old liberal-Loyd Doggett bowing out of re-election due to redistricting.Lubbock County's Judge Bow-Tie Parrish and Sheriff Kelly Rowe whine like Democrats, again, over not passing a tax increase on the public. Way to go commissioners: Corley, Rackler, Dalby, & Shaw!A.G. Ken Paxton Appeals the Politically-Motivated Attack Targeting Him and the OAG (Beto Pancho case)Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reins in the Clown Court, a.k.a Texas Ethics Commission. I had a ton of other court rulings in the stack today, you'll need to listen to catch up.Business news: Oil & gas rig count. Foxconn's Apple and Nvidia plants in Houston to train AI workforce. Starbase Brewing launches space beer experiment. ‘Gigabay' project may create more than 500 new jobs in Cameron County. Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – That kind of courage is rare in today's cultural climate. Many celebrities shy away from being open about their beliefs for fear of backlash. Pratt, on the other hand, embraces it. He wants his example to inspire young people to live out their own faith without shame or apology. His message is simple: use your platform — whatever size it may be to...

This week: Kerry gets an enticing job offer in Miami, Gates brings Sarah to the ER for the day, Pratt and Hope's church clinic secret is revealed in the worst way, Alex is getting his criminal record started, Sam's grandma makes a surprise visit, and Luka's budget problems lead to a surprise firing.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: After passing new Congressional maps – less “gerrymandered” than the previous – Governor Abbott has added items to the called session agenda. One is asking for more penalties for lawmakers who do not show up to work while in session.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas lawmakers revive effort to replace STAAR exam with three tests.Campaign news: Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse – how about that for wasting millions of other people's money in the last election and runoff! Abilene's lackluster state Rep. Stan Lambert not running again. Abilene city councilman announces campaign for Texas House of Representatives. – same guy who didn't appear to understand the property tax system in media interviews this summer. GOP Rep. Briscoe Cain files for 9th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announces run for Texas attorney general. Chip Roy's House Exit for Texas AG Bid Tied to Senate Fight. New poll: Beto O'Rourke leads Colin Allred in hypothetical Texas Senate primary Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Los Angeles' most famous cat changed how the world sees urban wildlife. In this episode, Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation and leader of the #SaveLACougars campaign— joins me to talk about P-22's extraordinary life, humane euthanasia in 2022, and how his story is reshaping conservation far beyond Griffith Park. National Wildlife Federation+1California Fish and WildlifeBeth explains what we learned from P-22's final exam and necropsy, why officials made the call they did, and what it means for aging predators navigating city edges. We also dig into practical tips for safe wildlife encounters here in Ojai; how to avoid “acting like prey,” what to do if you meet a lion on the trail, and why the real risk is usually lower than people think. California Fish and WildlifeUC Davis School of Veterinary MedicineCBS NewsLooking forward, Beth updates us on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101, designed to reconnect the Santa Monica Mountains with critical habitat, reduce roadkill, and restore genetic flow for lions, bobcats, deer, and more. She also tells why corridors like this matter for every community, Ojai included. We talk migration pathways, backyard habitat, and how listeners can help build a landscape where people and predators both thrive. Caltranssmmc.ca.govWhether you loved P-22 for the Hollywood-sign photo or for the conversations he sparked, Beth's perspective is a masterclass in coexistence — and a roadmap for keeping wild neighbors wild. We did not talk about radiometric discoveries about the Great Pyramids, Lake Nile perch populations or the Milwaukee Brewer's surprising success.

The Deaths of Police Shaped Him: His Story of Violence in America. His career in law enforcement wasn't just about chasing criminals, it was about living on the edge of two worlds. He spent decades kicking in doors, infiltrating drug rings, and selling weapons to cartel figures under the guise of a hardened criminal. “I didn't just study crime,” Paul Milone says. “I lived in it, walked in it, and came out the other side.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Paul Milone, retired Omaha Police Department is our guest on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available for free on their website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast platforms. From the gang unit to narcotics, and later sixteen years on one of the busiest SWAT teams in the Midwest, Milone became known as Ram One, the man tasked with breaching doors in high-stakes operations. He estimates he has broken down more than a thousand doors over the span of his career. “The adrenaline, the danger, it all became part of me,” he reflects. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . But his career wasn't only shaped by the criminals he pursued. It was the deaths of fellow officers and friends that changed him most deeply, both as a cop and as a human being. The Deaths of Police Shaped Him: His Story of Violence in America. Milone recalls the loss of Officer Gregory Hamill, who contracted the H1N1 flu virus during a narcotics search in January 2014. Hamill's health deteriorated rapidly, and he died in February 2015 from complications. “Greg was one of us,” Milone shares. “We go into these homes thinking about the guns, the violence, the suspects. But sometimes, it's something you can't see that ends up taking your brother.” Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. He also carries the memory of Sergeant Jason “Tye” Pratt, who was shot in the head while helping search for a fleeing suspect in Omaha. Pratt died after a week in a coma. “Tye's death hit me hard,” Milone admits. “You train, you prepare, you do everything right, and still—violence in America claims another officer. These are the moments that never leave you.” Violence in America and the Numbers Behind It Milone's personal losses echo a troubling national trend. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's 2024 Fatalities Report, officer deaths in the line of duty rose by 25% from the previous year. In 2024 alone, 147 officers across the United States died while serving. Gunfire was the leading cause, claiming 52 officers' lives. Traffic-related deaths also spiked 48% from the previous year, with a particularly alarming rise in officers being struck by vehicles. The data paints a stark picture: law enforcement professionals are facing escalating dangers in every facet of their work. The Deaths of Police Shaped Him: His Story of Violence in America. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms. “These numbers aren't just statistics,” Milone explains. “They're friends, they're fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters. For me, they're Greg. They're Tye. They're the guys you rode with yesterday who aren't coming back tomorrow.” From Omaha to the National Conversation The Omaha Police Department (OPD), Nebraska's largest law enforcement agency, has seen its share of tragedy and sacrifice. With more than 900 sworn officers protecting nearly half a million residents, Omaha represents the frontline reality of American policing. Milone, who spent much of his career with OPD, believes these stories must be told beyond the police world. “If the public doesn't understand the risks we face, then the deaths of these officers get buried in the news cycle,” he says. “We can't let that happen.”  The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. A Story Told Through Social Media and Podcasts Today, Milone shares his experiences through social media platforms like The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast's Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, connecting with audiences who may never have walked in a cop's boots. His story has also been featured across news outlets, podcasts on Apple and Spotify, and he often speaks about his journey in interviews. The Deaths of Police Shaped Him: His Story of Violence in America. He has even turned his reflections into a book, detailing the gritty reality of undercover work and the personal toll of losing colleagues to violence. “The book is not just about me,” Milone emphasizes. “It's about the men and women who didn't get to write theirs.” Why These Stories Matter Milone's life is a raw testimony to the cost of public safety in America. From hostage rescues and riots to the quieter, more haunting losses of fellow officers, his journey speaks to the reality behind the badge. “The public often sees the uniform, the badge, the authority,” Milone says. “What they don't see are the funerals. What they don't see are the empty seats at family dinners. What they don't see is how the deaths of police shape those of us who survive.” The Deaths of Police Shaped Him: His Story of Violence in America. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Carrying the Legacy Forward For Milone, sharing his story isn't about reliving the past, it's about ensuring those who paid the ultimate price are remembered. By speaking through social media, podcasts, and his book, he hopes to keep their names alive in a world where tragedy often gets overshadowed by the next headline. “I want people to know Greg Hamill. I want them to know Tye Pratt. Because their stories are America's story,” he says. “The violence in America isn't just something you read about. It's something we lived, and some of us didn't survive. That's the truth.” The Deaths of Police Shaped Him: His Story of Violence in America.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Democrats' big show sells no tickets: Texas House Republicans to pass Congressional redistricting maps this evening.Democrats illegally used the Texas House floor sleep-in stunt for political fundraising via video feed. This is very much against the rules. After being called on it, they altered their floor feed of the stunt.Rep. Collier has indeed filed suit against Speaker Burrows and his escort policy. Burrows should know better, this is a future crimes arrangement. Despite the claims, however, Collier was not confined to the House floor, she chose that but overall the policy is fundamentally wrong.Democrat protesters were cleared from the Capitol last night as DPS learned of a violent threat made to shoot and kill “those who will not allow lawmakers to leave.” Showing once again how ignorant of the situation the Leftist backers are.Interesting AP story on Democrat experiences being watched at all times by DPS officers: Even at the Grocery Store, Texas Troopers Don't Let Democrats Out of Sight After Walkout.HD117 state Rep. Philip Cortez draws primary challenger because he didn't leave to break quorum – makes it clear Dems do not approve of “working across the aisle.”Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Texas law on Ten Commandments Public School Display blocked by district court judge in San Antonio. – “Harm” comes from not obeying God's laws, not the other way around. This document is central the entire American Experiment in the Rule of Law above persons.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Again Confirms 2026 Re-election Bid; Sen. Perry (SD28) announces for re-election, and; SD31's Sen. Sparks does same.Judge bars Paxton from taking legal action against O'Rourke's PAC– I'd sure like to see the legal reasoning on this…Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Jeff Pratt - "Understanding the Body of Christ" | This message was from our 10:00 Service on August 17, 2025. To dive deeper into today's sermon, check out our "Beyond the Sermon" episode released every Wednesday.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Now we know: It's not just political district maps, the ones passed by Republicans, that are “racist,” it is ALL maps are racist!Redrawn Texas Congressional district maps are set to be voted on tomorrow in the House and now we can't get some Democrats to go home! More.Texas Senate passes much, including the Hemp THC ban.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Much space news: Northrup Grumman to name next space station cargo freighter after Lubbock's late Willie McCool. Blue Origin's New Shepard to launch again Saturday from Texas. SpaceX Starship/Superheavy flight 10 set for Sunday from Starbase, Texas. Oh by the way, the FAA has approved the August 24th launch of Starship/Superheavy Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

From AI doomsday paranoia to Arnold's grandpa art projects, Bill and Chris cover it all – California taxes, broken-thermostat politics, why movies predict the future, and how Pratt went from Parks and Rec's lovable goof to full-fledged leading man. Along the way: quantum qubits, AI girlfriends, and the wild story of his door-to-door salesman days. Basically, it's part bar chat, part TED Talk, part roast – served neat with a splash of peaty Scotch. Subscribe to the Club Random YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/clubrandompodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch episodes ad-free – subscribe to Bill Maher's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://billmaher.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ClubRandom⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our Advertisers: Drink Zbiotics before drinking and wake up feeling great and ready to take on the next day and all that summer has to offer! Go to : ⁠⁠https://zbiotics.com/RANDOM⁠⁠ to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use code RANDOM at checkout. It's summer, and it's time to heat up your strategy before your competitors beat you to it. Go to ⁠⁠https://www.RadioActiveMedia.com⁠⁠ or text RANDOM to 511-511. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Buy Club Random Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clubrandom.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices ABOUT CLUB RANDOM Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There's a whole big world out there that isn't about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it.  For advertising opportunities please email: PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com ABOUT BILL MAHER Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO's “Real Time,” Maher's combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher's uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.” Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect's Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.” FOLLOW CLUB RANDOM https://www.clubrandom.com https://www.facebook.com/Club-Random-101776489118185 https://twitter.com/clubrandom_ https://www.instagram.com/clubrandompodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@clubrandompodcast FOLLOW BILL MAHER https://www.billmaher.com https://twitter.com/billmaher https://www.instagram.com/billmaher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Enough Democrats showed up at the Capitol today, as expected, to have a quorum in this 2nd Called Session that began on Friday. Speaker Burrows says they'll have to be escorted by DPS if they want to leave. Overall, it is quite clear that not only did Texas Democrats accomplish nothing in their quorum bust but, they actually succeeded in having much of the country learn how badly Dems have already gerrymandered states like California, New York, and Illinois. Attorney General Ken Paxton Beats Beto Again, Expanding the TRO Against Him and Defeating His Attempt to Forum Shop Attorney General Ken Paxton Seeks to Revoke the Charter of Beto Pancho O'Rourke's Powered by People for Unlawful Conduct Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.NW Texas measles outbreak declared over. Remember all the panic and hate from the Left over those who choose not to vaccinate?A new reason to rebuild the Texas Navy: A protest of boats now intends to violate the range and prevent the next SpaceX Starship/Superheavy test launch.Another cyber attack at Lubbock city hall: city gave notice to Texas AG, topic added to special meeting of City Council. – utility bill paying online was working by last Thursday morning.Another example of the complete incompetence of the City of Dallas city management.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Hangout with us this Summer for a season full of twists and turns on Big Brother 27! Tonight we recap week 5 of #BB27 with Special Guest Lauren Pratt! Join us each Thursday night this season immediately following the east coast airing of the Eviction Episode! #expecttheunexpected #BigBrother27 #BigBrother #CBS #ParamountPlus #HotelMystere #HOH #Veto #podcast #realitytv #realityaftershow

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: First called special session of the 89th Texas Legislature ended this morning and the second called session began at Noon – still short of a quorum. Dems are expected to be in their chairs Monday but this morning these morons with no cards to play issued their demands: Gov. Abbott doesn't put redistricting on the call and the State of California must move forward on redistricting! What unearned hubris from this flailing bunch of people.Speaker Burrows, founder of the Burrowcrat Coalition, vows runaway Dems will be arrested if they try to sneak home over weekend.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.TEA release school ratings. Look up the score of your campus or district here. Abilene ISD school board asking for big tax increase to correct their bad spending and to make taxpayers pay for the district's failure.Oil and gas rig countfalls, again.Texas' labor market added 8,700 jobs in July says the Texas Workforce Commission; unemployment rate remains at 4%.Campaign related news: Emerson poll: Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in Senate primary Incumbent GOP Senator [Cornyn] In Brutal Primary Battle In Hot Water Over Gun Control Stance Judge Dismisses 2 Counts Against US Rep. Cuellar of Texas, Moves Bribery Trial to Next Year National Border Patrol Council Endorses Aaron Reitz for Texas Attorney General Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Karen Pratt is a fearless world traveler with a taste for adventure (and good food). She is also one of Kath's oldest pals and she was kind enough to Zoom with us and regale us with tales of food experiences in foreign lands. Recalling early travel and food experiences as a child, she has now experienced all sorts of gastronomic delights, from Jordanian bread slapped on the side of a hot metal dome to Israeli salads to Norwegian eels to fenugreek cake: she has tasted it all. A true culinary journey that made us both want to simultaneously book tickets and eat something. Listen in!

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: A judge in Illinois says “no” to enforcing Texas' law on runaway Democrat legislators. No surprise but worth the try. The entire Democrat hypocrisy over Congressional partisan gerrymandering is shown in this: Anti-Gerrymandering Watchdog Announces Its Support For Gerrymandering. Not really a surprise given that Common Cause is little but a front group for Democrat policy.Meanwhile, California's Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas plan. Recent polling shows California voters not aboard with this idea, yet.Texas House Democrats say they will issue their demands for the next special session tomorrow. Demands?!  Maybe we should go ahead and redistrict state House and Senate seats too and draw even more of them out.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Identical House and Senate bills ban intoxicating THC derived from Hemp – new polling shows an overwhelming majority of Republican Primary voters support a full ban and oppose Abbott's idea of “regulating” such which would be de facto legalization of pot.For JCPenny and the rest (a bit of this played on the show today, it's in my regular bumper music database): https://youtu.be/mg5VwtODOJQ?si=EoIHPPSZY8j4boKr   Here's a little bit more from the Rev. Horton Heat on music.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Democrats say they are headed home and pretend they “raised awareness” on redistricting but they did not raise awareness in the way they intended. Instead, the story that got out the most was how Texas is simply playing catch-up on redistricting many big Democrat states had already grossly gerrymandered their Congressional seats to benefit Dems at the expense of Republican voters. Jonathan Turley's column today is one of many demonstrating my claim of how Dems didn't accomplish what they wanted.Also, the U.S. Department of Justice is being asked to look into improper fundraising, use of funds, etc. by these AWOL Dems under federal law.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement Applauding the Texas Senate's Passage of All Bills on Gov. Abbott's Special Session Call. If Dems are not in the House Friday, we'll have to do it all over again in the 2nd called session.More Trump pressure working: Mexican Government Extradites 26 Top Sinaloa, Jalisco Cartel Operators to U.S.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a district court to hold Beto Pancho O'Rourke in contempt, fine him, and detain himuntil he obeys the Temporary Restraining Order the state alleges he has violated over raising money for Democrats who fled the state to break legislative quorum.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Speaker and Lt. Governor say they will gavel the 1st called session sine die on Friday if a quorum has not been obtained in the House. Governor Abbott will then call another special session, the 2nd called session, to begin immediately.Texas Supreme Court sets and “expedited briefing schedule” over the case of whether the quorum busting equals an abandonment of office by Democrat legislators. Its expedited schedule is actually about a month long and seems to aid Dems in their run out the clock, again and again, strategy.Lubbock city officials tell you not to worry, they are setting the property tax increase proposal at the maximum allowed without voter approval but it's just to hold the public hearings – they may set a lower rate.  This is a trick. By setting it at the maximum and having the hearings, then they can come back with a bit of lesser tax increase and not have to endure public hearings.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Send us a textThis episode features Gavin Pratt, Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning at the UFC Performance Institute. Gavin leads the global physical development of elite MMA athletes across the UFC PI's programs in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City.With a Master's in Exercise Science (MExSc) in Strength & Conditioning, Level 3 ASCA Elite Coach status, and over 25 years of experience, Gavin has forged an unconventional path to the top of his profession—and his journey is as inspiring as it is unique. Please enjoy this episode.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com

Jana Ireijo is an Hawaii born muralist whose passion as a conservation artist is born out of a love of art that started at a very young age. Jana creates vanishing murals using charcoal gathered from areas recently affected by wildfires.  This material, formed by the heat of the flames, carries the story of destruction and renewal that is intrinsic to the natural world.  She says her art is a reflection of the transience and impermanence of life and nature. Born in Honolulu in 1968, Jana has spent most of her life in transit leaving the island for California, before attending grad school in New York, then as a divorced woman to Connecticut where she raised her family, and finally returning to Hawai'i in 2023, where she has come full circle. Jana is the eldest of three children; she has a younger sister and brother. Her parents Rona August, a realtor, father James Ireijo, and step-father Joel August (both attorneys) encouraged Jana as a child to explore the arts, taking her to museums and galleries, and ensuring she always had access to arts and crafts. It was her mother that recognized a natural talent and told Jana she would become an artist. When the time came to choice her career pathway, Jana was drawn to advertising and after graduating from H. P. Baldwin High School (Maui) in 1986, she headed for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa to earn a BFA in Graphic Design in1991.  She then attended Pratt Institute, New York, where she earned an MFA Painting in 1999.  Jana took ten years off from her art to raise a family before turning her hand to public murals and developing her own style. Now back in the islands as an empty nester, Jana has immersed herself in her passion for environmental issues, such as the ocean, deep sea mining, and helping her community. She is also working on her first book for children entitled Vanishing Moon.  Jana's links:https://janaireijo.co/https://www.instagram.com/janaireijo Some favorite female artists:Gillian Jagger - sculptor - she was my thesis advisor at Pratt, and a huge influence in my practice. Maya LinLita AlbuquerqueNina Bentley Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramAART on FacebookEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Democrats claimed that flooding disaster legislation should be the first priority of the called special session – then they left. Now, the disaster bills are ready for a vote and the sanctimonious Democrats are still gone, AWOL. More hypocrisy of the lowest order. (Much of the big bill, SB 1, is ineffective and simply ticks boxes of having done something.)Paxton files to remove 13 of the Democrat AWOL legislators from office by declaring their seats “vacant.”  It will be interesting to see where this goes with Abbott, Paxton, and Cornyn putting pressure on the issue.Paxton sued Beto Pancho's fundraising group for raising money to fund the Democrats' breaking of quorum. A district judge, late Friday, agreed and issued a TRO against the O'Rourke group. My guess is that group will not stop at all, it will just change some wording and continue on.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Beto Pancho O'Rourke makes it emphatically clear: When Democrats win they will move to legalize most all illegal aliens and give them citizenship. Abilene Democrats must share the same goals as they rally behind him and his vulgar comments.Lubbock County set to handle much of Tesla's vehicle title issuance in Texas potentially netting millions for the flatland county.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Ep525. Renee sits down with Michelle Pratt, a nationally certified car seat expert and founder of Safe in the Seat, a trusted resource for simple, reliable car seat safety info. Michelle shares her journey from new mom buckling her newborn in for the first ride home to building a thriving platform that bridges the gap between technical know-how and real-life parenting. It's a practical AMA with Michelle as she breaks down the biggest mistakes parents make, when it's time to switch to a booster, and the surprising truth about those car seat accessories that you think you need. Find Michelle Pratt:  Instagram: @safeintheseat Website:  www.safeintheseat.com Wayfair — Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to wayfair.com right now! Bzigo - Don't wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/MOMROOM to save 10% off. Thrive - Go to thrivecausemetics.com/MOMROOM for 20% off. RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been an update in the GirlsDoPorn story (episode #156 from 2020). In June 2025, Michael James Pratt pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges. This follows guilty pleas from the rest of the conspirators linked to the site that was shut down by federal authorities in 2019...If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved--3266604/support.