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He Could Become Anyone on Stage. What Was He Hiding Offstage?Danny Gans was the Man of Many Voices, the highest-paid headliner on the Las Vegas Strip, and the first performer to sell a $100 ticket on the Strip. He could become almost anyone on stage. Privately, he carried a pain he kept hidden. In Voices: The Danny Gans Story, his son Andrew Davies Gans sets out to tell that whole story, the legend and the man, in his directorial debut.In Episode 280, Christian Taylor sits down with director and producer Andrew Davies Gans to talk about the documentary he made about his father. Andrew shares how a baseball injury and his father's death in the same month set him on the path to filmmaking, why he chose to put himself and his family inside the frame, and how the film became a search for the truth about Danny's chronic pain and the legacy he left behind.The conversation traces a three-generation pattern of athletic dreams cut short and lives reinvented in entertainment, from Danny's father singing in the Catskills to Danny's rise from a severed Achilles to the top of the Strip. Andrew talks about comedian Louie Anderson's advice to tell the story the hard way, the Scent of a Woman speech that became one of the film's most powerful edits, and the decision to show his father's chronic pain honestly rather than hide it. It is a conversation about grief, fatherhood, and what we owe the people who came before us.In this episode, you'll learn:How Danny Gans went from a minor league baseball career to becoming the Man of Many Voices in Las VegasWhy three generations of the Gans family traded athletic dreams for lives on stageHow Danny Gans became the first performer to sell a $100 ticket on the Las Vegas StripWhat it takes to direct your first documentary about your own fatherWhy Andrew Davies Gans chose to put himself and his family inside the filmWhat comedian Louie Anderson taught Andrew about telling a story the hard wayHow the Scent of a Woman speech became one of the film's most powerful momentsWhy Andrew decided to tell the truth about his father's struggle with chronic painHow an editor earned a writing credit in the documentary edit roomWhat a three-and-a-half-hour first cut taught Andrew about finding the real filmChapters0:00 Losing his father and his baseball dream in the same month2:09 From a Major League dream to filmmaking: a son finds his father's story5:34 Three generations of dreamers: the grandfather, the Catskills, and a family that reinvents itself7:22 The White Sox draft, a severed Achilles, and Danny's rise to the Man of Many Voices10:54 Why Andrew made the film: a 10th anniversary, a teaser, and a COVID shutdown14:17 Trailer: Voices: The Danny Gans Story, the $100 ticket legend, and a word from Virgil Films18:27 Rebuilding after COVID, and becoming a father mid-production20:42 Choosing vulnerability: the decision to put himself in the film22:57 Louie Anderson and the choice to tell the story the hard way26:30 The hardest truth: the Al Pacino 'Scent of a Woman' edit, chronic pain, and one of millions35:20 First-time filmmaking lessons: why you shouldn't be 100% prepared38:16 Inside the edit room: movie magic and a writing credit for the editor41:48 The Vegas voices: Tony Orlando, Donny Osmond, and Steve Wynn48:37 What's next: narrative films, the festival run, and distribution52:37 DocuView Déjà Vu: Shuffle and Searching for Sugar ManFrequently Asked QuestionsWho was Danny Gans?Danny Gans was a singer, actor, and impressionist billed as The Man of Many Voices. He was named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year roughly a dozen times and was the first performer to sell a $100 ticket on the Las Vegas Strip, headlining sold-out shows for years at the Mirage and the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. A former minor league baseball player, he turned to entertainment after a career-ending injury.How did Danny Gans die?Danny Gans died on May 1, 2009, at age 52, in his sleep at his home in Henderson, Nevada. The Clark County coroner ruled the death accidental, caused by a toxic reaction to the prescription painkiller hydromorphone, which Gans took for chronic pain syndrome. Underlying heart disease and a blood disorder were contributing factors. The coroner stated clearly that this was not a case of drug abuse.What is Voices: The Danny Gans Story about?Voices: The Danny Gans Story is a documentary directed by Danny's son, Andrew Davies Gans, in his directorial debut. It traces Danny's improbable rise from a baseball injury to Las Vegas stardom, then becomes a personal account as Andrew searches for the truth about his father's hidden struggle with chronic pain. The film is as much about grief, fatherhood, and legacy as it is about a legendary career.Who directed the Danny Gans documentary?The documentary was directed by Andrew Davies Gans, Danny Gans's son, in his directorial debut after producing roughly a dozen films. Andrew appears in the film himself, wrestling on camera with how much of his father's private life to reveal. That decision becomes a central thread in the second half of the movie.Where can I watch Voices: The Danny Gans Story?Voices: The Danny Gans Story premiered in June 2025 at Dances with Films at the TCL Chinese Theatre and went on to screen at festivals including the Austin Film Festival, along with additional special screenings. At the time of this conversation, a wider distribution deal was being finalized. Check the film's official channels for the latest on where to watch.DocuView Déjà Vu PicksShuffle, a documentary about fraud in the drug rehabilitation industry (not yet released at the time of recording)Searching for Sugar Man, the documentary about musician Sixto RodriguezSponsored by Virgil Films EntertainmentThis episode is sponsored by Virgil Films Entertainment, with over 25 years of distribution experience and a catalog that includes Super Size Me, the Oscar-nominated Restrepo, and Forks Over Knives. Learn more at https://virgilfilms.com.About Andrew Davies GansAndrew Davies Gans is a film director and producer based in Los Angeles, and the founder of Glanzrock Productions. Voices: The Danny Gans Story is his directorial debut, following a career producing roughly a dozen films. A drafted baseball player whose career ended in injury, he turned to acting, then screenwriting, then producing, before stepping behind the camera to tell his father's story.Find Andrew Davies Gans and Glanzrock Productions:Website: https://glanzrock.productionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gans_andrewLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-davies-gansGlanzrock Productions on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Glanzrock-Productions-100063642647635/About Danny GansDanny Gans was a Las Vegas singer, actor, and impressionist known as The Man of Many Voices. He was named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year roughly a dozen times and headlined sold-out theaters built for him at the Mirage and the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Known for a wholesome, faith-centered public image, he died in 2009 at the age of 52.About Documentary FirstDocumentary First is a weekly podcast about the craft, business, and truth of filmmaking, hosted by documentary filmmaker Christian Taylor. Each episode is a conversation with someone who holds another piece of the filmmaking puzzle, from first-time directors to Emmy and Peabody winners. Christian Taylor is a documentary filmmaker (The Girl Who Wore Freedom), actor, voice actor, and podcast host. Learn more at https://documentaryfirst.com.Resources MentionedVoices: The Danny Gans Story (IMDb):
H.W. Brands describes how the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, fundamentally changed the nature of the conflict, which Lindbergh privately characterized as Roosevelt getting the country "in through the back door." While Roosevelt was surprised by the location of the attack, he had been pressuring Japan through ultimatums regarding their presence in China and Indonesia. Hitler, believing Roosevelt was already "itching for a cause of war," did the president a "favor" by declaring war on the United States 72 hours later, merging two separate conflicts into World War II. Once the U.S. was officially at war, Lindbergh attempted to fulfill his duty as a loyal citizen by volunteering for the Army Air Corps. Roosevelt personally blocked the request, unwilling to let his chief critic become a military hero, while his administration continued to smear Lindbergh as a "Nazi sympathizer" unfit for command. Undeterred, Lindbergh signed on with aircraft manufacturers as a consultant and surreptitiously traveled to the Pacific theater. There, he not only tested planes but also flew combat missions against the Japanese, providing his skills to his country despite being officially barred from service. Lindbergh lived until 1974, eventually dying in Hawaii, leaving behind a legacy as a man whose technical brilliance was overshadowed by a bitter and historic debate over America's role in the world. (8)19441936
Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Mark.Two people come to Jesus in Mark 5. A synagogue ruler whose daughter is dying. And a woman who's been sick for twelve years, who's tried everything, spent everything, and is getting worse.They couldn't be more different. One is powerful and named. The other is anonymous and desperate. But they both end up at the same place: on their knees, out of options, reaching toward Jesus.What's striking is that he doesn't respond to them the same way. One gets immediate healing. But the other has to wait through the worst moment of his life first.If you've ever prayed hard for something and felt like heaven was quiet, this one is worth your time.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 14, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(1:00) Message: When You've Run Out of Options, Come to Jesus(5:46) Why Three Gospel Writers Tell This One Story(7:21) Jesus Challenges Our Brokenness and Authority(13:40) Jairus: A Father at the End of His Rope(16:08) The Woman Who Bled for Twelve Years(21:46) Why People Come to Jesus, and What It Takes(27:29) Jesus Heals Differently: Publicly, Privately, on His Timeline (31:17) Application: Coming to Jesus Now, Whatever Stage You're In
Jasmine Mund, mechanical design engineer with a key interest in the fusion industry, gives this week's global Fusion News update. As always, links to the stories mentioned are included below.1. Record funding for European fusionhttps://www.neimagazine.com/news/record-funding-for-european-fusion/2. The world's largest privately owned laser just turned onhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/06/03/the-worlds-largest-privately-owned-laser-just-turned-on/3. Thea Energy Raises $100 Million in New Funding to Advance Fusion Technologyhttps://www.powermag.com/thea-energy-raises-100-million-in-new-funding-to-advance-fusion-technology/4. Commonwealth Fusion Systems says papers validate its quest to generate powerhttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/commonwealth-fusion-says-papers-validate-its-quest-generate-power-2026-06-04/5. Helion hits $15.5B valuation with $465M in new cash as it aims to commercialize fusion this decadehttps://www.geekwire.com/2026/helion-hits-15-5b-valuation-with-465m-in-new-cash-to-commercialize-fusion-this-decade/#:~:text=Helion%20Energy%2C%20a%20startup%20racing,now%20valued%20at%20%2415.5%20billion.Bonus:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTH0kJ6dSaEhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/06/02/pacific-fusions-latest-prototype-packs-440-gigawatts-into-an-80-nanosecond-burst/https://interestingengineering.com/energy/nuclear-fusion-durability-breakthrough-scanhttps://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/iter-magnet-test-facility-begins-operationhttps://interestingengineering.com/transportation/world-first-floating-fusion-reactor-powered-vessel
06-07-26 Ken Forrest "Offering to God Privately"
Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world's largest privately owned laser. Also, Uber's cutback has occurred after the company had reportedly encouraged staff to use AI as much as possible. And, the world's most famous living directors is using AI solely for storyboarding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mollygram offers a simple way to explore public Instagram updates without signing in, giving users a clean browser-based option for checking stories, posts, and highlights with less friction. Mollygram suits people who want quick access, a smooth layout, and an anonymous Instagram story viewer experience while keeping attention on publicly available content.On https://mollygram.com.im/, Mollygram presents a direct search-first experience for users who prefer browsing without installing extra apps or creating another account. Its structure supports fast discovery across stories, posts, and highlights, making it useful for anyone who wants an Instagram highlights viewer that feels clear, lightweight, and accessible.The structure of mollygram.com.im keeps browsing simple for visitors who want to check public updates from creators, brands, or familiar profiles in a quiet and practical way. As a public Instagram profile viewer, the site focuses on convenience, device flexibility, and a straightforward layout that works well for casual research or quick content checking.Mollygram is best suited for responsible use, especially when users only browse public material and respect ownership, privacy, and platform rules. With a minimal interface, no complicated setup, and a privacy-focused approach, it gives visitors a smooth path to view Instagram stories anonymously while keeping the overall experience easy to understand.
Thinking about selling your house privately to save on agent fees?In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real numbers behind private sales vs using a real estate agent. They unpack when selling privately can genuinely work, and when it quietly backfires. You'll learn:How agent commissions actually compare to the price premium agents often achieve The situations where private sales work best and where they usually struggle The legal and negotiation risks that many private sellers don't think about Main lesson? Saving money on commission doesn't automatically mean you make more money overall. The best method depends on your property, your market, and whether you've got the skills to handle the process yourself.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Saab Canada, and the Public Service Alliance of Canada.Greetings you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! If you're any kind of regular listener to the Air Quotes Media Pod universe, you know a powerful political eruption is happening in B.C., as a result of a ruling of the B.C. Supreme Court.The Cowichan Decision, in combination with the existing DRIPA legislation, has been covered in depth by our sister pod, Hotel Pacifico.Why should a politico in the rest of Canada care? Because I think this is the biggest legal question, not just in British Columbia, but all of Canada right now: Can a court declare Indigenous title over privately held land?If so, do you own your house after 30 years of mortgage payments? Does industry invest in new nation building projects on land they don't even know is theirs? The politics of this thing are sinking Premier Eby in British Columbia. Poilievre raised it as a cudgel in Q.P. Prime Minister Carney responded that private property rights are fundamental in Canada and that his government will always defend them. They are appealing the decision of the B.C. Supreme Court.Meanwhile, the issue goes to the heart of reconciliation agenda in this country. Harming perceptions and long fought for advances.With us to discuss ALL OF IT are the hosts of Hotel Pacifico and 2 of the best political strategists I know ... Mike McDonald & Geoff Meggs. Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.
Trump's China Gamble EPISODE DESCRIPTION President Trump's high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping sparks outrage, confusion, and major questions about America's future. While Trump publicly praises China and pushes massive trade deals, reports from inside the trip reveal burner phones, security sweeps, and deep distrust behind closed doors. Is Trump playing 4D chess with global oil markets and Iran, or risking America's leverage against an ascendant China? Tara breaks down the trade strategy, the geopolitical stakes, the oil war with Iran, and the shocking reactions from conservatives and the media alike. HOOK Trump says China is investing hundreds of billions into America… while his own staff reportedly treated Beijing like hostile territory. What's really happening behind the scenes? KEY TALKING POINTS Trump and Xi Jinping announce new trade understandings Massive investment promises for American companies Skepticism surrounding China's past unfulfilled Boeing commitments Reports that Trump staff used burner phones and discarded all Chinese-issued items Security concerns involving Secret Service and Chinese officials Debate over Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland near military bases Trump defending Chinese student programs while visa restrictions quietly tighten Foreign student enrollment reportedly dropping sharply under Trump policies The larger geopolitical strategy involving Iran, Russia, and global oil markets China's dependence on discounted oil and Trump's energy leverage strategy Concerns about China's relationship with Democrats and election interference claims South Carolina lawmakers facing backlash over voting themselves pay raises FEATURED CLIPS Trump on China investing “hundreds of billions” into American companies Sean Hannity interview discussing Chinese farmland and foreign students Reports of burner phones and Air Force One security sweeps Victoria Coates on China, Iran, and global oil leverage Discussion on foreign student enrollment declines at U.S. universities SEO KEYWORDS Trump China summit, Xi Jinping trade deal, Trump oil strategy, China Iran alliance, Boeing China deal, Trump foreign policy, U.S. China tensions, Chinese farmland America, Trump energy policy, Iran oil sanctions, Sean Hannity Trump interview, China trade war, Trump Xi meeting, global oil politics, South Carolina legislature pay raise THUMBNAIL TEXT TRUMP'S CHINA GAMBLE YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION President Trump's latest meeting with Xi Jinping is raising eyebrows across the political world. Publicly, Trump is praising China and pushing massive trade and oil deals. Privately? Reports say staffers used burner phones, swept Air Force One for surveillance devices, and discarded everything handed out by Chinese officials. In this episode, Tara dives into: Trump's strategy with China The real stakes behind oil and trade negotiations Iran, Russia, and global energy leverage Why conservatives are divided over Trump's rhetoric Claims involving election interference and national security The hidden geopolitical battle shaping America's future Is Trump setting up the ultimate economic power play — or walking into a dangerous trap? CHAPTERS 00:00 Trump's China Summit Explained 03:41 Massive Trade Promises & Boeing Skepticism 08:17 Burner Phones & Secret Security Measures 13:42 China, Iran & Global Oil Control 19:28 Trump's Comments on Chinese Students Spark Backlash 25:51 The Real Strategy Behind the Deal 32:40 China's Oil Dependence & U.S. Leverage 39:14 Political Fallout & Conservative Reactions 45:33 South Carolina Legislature Controversy SOCIAL MEDIA POST
Trump's China Gamble EPISODE DESCRIPTION President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping sparks outrage after praising China, defending Chinese students, and downplaying concerns over Chinese-owned farmland near U.S. military bases. Tara and Lee break down whether Trump is playing strategic chess with China and Iran—or dangerously legitimizing America's biggest geopolitical threat. Plus: explosive allegations about South Carolina's “UniParty” machine, redistricting battles, inflation fallout, and why conservatives are sounding the alarm over Democrat-backed Republicans in the Palmetto State. HOOK Trump says China is “great,” calls America and China the “G2,” and defends Chinese ownership of farmland near military bases. Is this master-level negotiation… or a massive political risk? KEY TOPICS Trump's controversial comments about China and Xi Jinping China's relationship with Iran and oil negotiations Behind-the-scenes security fears during Trump's Beijing summit Chinese students, farmland purchases, and espionage concerns Inflation fallout from Biden-era spending policies Marco Rubio on Iran, oil prices, and nuclear threats “Chiran” theory: China's influence over Iran South Carolina redistricting battle and GOP civil war David Pascoe controversy and “UniParty” accusations Lindsey Graham, Henry McMaster, and open primary criticism MAIN SEGMENTS SEGMENT 1 — Trump's China Comments Spark Conservative Backlash Trump stunned conservatives during his Sean Hannity interview by praising China, defending Chinese students studying in America, and downplaying fears over Chinese ownership of farmland near U.S. military bases. Tara and Lee debate whether Trump is simply negotiating publicly while privately recognizing China as America's top adversary. SEGMENT 2 — The Secret Side of the Beijing Summit Despite Trump's warm public rhetoric, reports reveal White House staff discarded all Chinese-issued devices, credentials, and materials before boarding Air Force One. Staff reportedly used burner phones and avoided bringing personal devices into Chinese airspace, revealing deep distrust behind the scenes. SEGMENT 3 — Oil, Iran, and Trump's Economic Chess Match The hosts explore Trump's reported effort to replace China's Iranian oil imports with American energy exports. They argue the strategy could weaken both Iran and Russia while forcing China to pay full market price for oil instead of relying on discounted sanctioned crude. SEGMENT 4 — Inflation, Iran, and Rubio's Defense Democrats attack Trump over gas prices and his comments about ignoring Americans' financial concerns during negotiations with Iran. Marco Rubio pushes back, arguing Trump is signaling strength to Tehran and refusing to allow energy prices to become leverage in nuclear talks. SEGMENT 5 — “Chiran”: China's Grip on Iran Tara outlines the theory that China effectively controls Iran's infrastructure, surveillance systems, and energy strategy. The discussion connects Chinese investment in Iran's nuclear and digital infrastructure to broader concerns about authoritarian expansion and global energy dominance. SEGMENT 6 — South Carolina's GOP Civil War The conversation shifts to South Carolina politics, where Tara accuses establishment Republicans of operating as Democrats within the GOP. The hosts blast open primaries, criticize Lindsey Graham and Henry McMaster, and warn conservatives about attorney general candidate David Pascoe. SOUND BITES “Trump's talking to the enemy, not the voters.” “Publicly they smiled. Privately they swept the plane for bugs.” “China doesn't want partnership. China wants leverage.” “You don't bring burner phones unless you know the threat is real.” “This is economic warfare disguised as diplomacy.” “The UniParty machine is panicking in South Carolina.” SOCIAL MEDIA TEASER Trump praises China. Conservatives erupt. Behind the scenes? White House staff reportedly used burner phones, dumped Chinese-issued devices, and treated Beijing like ho ...
Here's a question for you: how badly did we get ripped off if it's true we paid $3 million to get Robbie Williams here? Now, we don't know for sure that's the amount the Government paid out of the Major Events Fund, but that is what Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has revealed in a fit of pique at the Government. And so far, nobody's publicly denied it - not even Louise Upston, who's the minister in charge of the money. Privately, we at the show have had at least one, what I would call, soft confirmation that the amount is correct. Now, if that's true, $3 million for - as Wayne Brown calls him - a “tattooed Pom” is too much money. We're wasting taxpayer money here, for a start. As excited as I personally am to be going to Robbie's concert in November, I don't think a 1990s pop star is what we imagined the Major Events Fund would be used for when it was set up after we missed out on Taylor Swift, Oasis and Lady Gaga. I mean, two in that list are proper A-list stars and one is a massively overdue reunion - a completely different league to Robbie. An offshore promoter thought $3 million is way too much to pay for Robbie. Singapore - this will put it in perspective for you - reportedly paid $3 million for six Taylor Swift concerts two years ago. Now, if $3 million buys you six Tay-Tays, how did we end up blowing $3 million on only one Robbie? We've been ripped off, good and proper. And the proof is in the fact that the tickets are apparently not selling very well. But then again - and bear this in mind - maybe this is just what we need to get used to and stop fighting. Robbie and Linkin Park may well be the best New Zealand can do now. Big stars like Lady Gaga, Oasis, Tay-Tay and Harry Styles are going to go to Australia, not here, and they're going to expect us to come to them - and we will. I'm flying to Harry Styles. I flew to Oasis. Heaps of people flew to Tay-Tay. That's how it works now. And if we want a former boy band member who peaked in the '90s to come to New Zealand, we are simply going to have to pay a lot of money for him. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lazuli Space Telescope is slated to be the first of its kind to be completely funded by private dollars. University of Arizona planetary scientist Ewan Douglas discusses the spacecraft designed to be larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, which was launched in 1990. Ewan Douglas spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona.
A 1999 child-protection campaign linked to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children brought Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson together at a high-profile event focused on safeguarding vulnerable children. Both men were publicly positioned as advocates against abuse, aligning themselves with efforts to protect minors. Within a short period after that introduction, however, both were photographed socializing with Jeffrey Epstein, creating a stark contrast between their public roles and their private associations.That overlap has since drawn criticism, with individuals connected to the campaign expressing regret about facilitating the connection and acknowledging how it intersected with Epstein's wider network. The situation highlights how Epstein was able to operate within elite circles that included political figures and royalty, even as those same figures were publicly tied to causes meant to combat the kind of abuse he was accused of. Both Andrew and Mandelson have denied wrongdoing, but the timing and proximity of these relationships continue to raise questions about judgment and why those associations were not immediately severed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New picture shows disgraced Andrew with Mandelson at kids charity event weeks after 'meeting for first time'
A 1999 child-protection campaign linked to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children brought Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson together at a high-profile event focused on safeguarding vulnerable children. Both men were publicly positioned as advocates against abuse, aligning themselves with efforts to protect minors. Within a short period after that introduction, however, both were photographed socializing with Jeffrey Epstein, creating a stark contrast between their public roles and their private associations.That overlap has since drawn criticism, with individuals connected to the campaign expressing regret about facilitating the connection and acknowledging how it intersected with Epstein's wider network. The situation highlights how Epstein was able to operate within elite circles that included political figures and royalty, even as those same figures were publicly tied to causes meant to combat the kind of abuse he was accused of. Both Andrew and Mandelson have denied wrongdoing, but the timing and proximity of these relationships continue to raise questions about judgment and why those associations were not immediately severed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:New picture shows disgraced Andrew with Mandelson at kids charity event weeks after 'meeting for first time'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
After his resignation in 2013, Pope Benedict led a largely private life, but today many of private homilies from this time have been made public in “The Lord Leads Us by the Hand.” Get your copy here: https://ignatius.com/the-lord-holds-us-by-the-hand-lhuh/?searchid=4751194&search_query=the+lord+leads+us In today's episode, Fr. Fessio recalls the wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI. He remembers going to his classes and listening to his homilies, and he realizes that the same quality of insights is present in these newly released homilies. Fr. Fessio also responds to many of the criticisms of Pope Benedict including his resignation, Summorum Pontificum, and Vatican II. This enlightening discussion reveals much about Pope Benedict XVI from someone who knew him closely and personally. SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/ Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal
Michael Jackson's Chimp Bubbles New Life Revealed: Ultra-Famous Monkey, Now 43, Living 'Privately' After Retiring From Show Biz - As He's Portrayed by CGI in King of Pop's Critically Trashed BiopicAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran ends “Wednesday evening Washington time,” adding it's “highly unlikely” he would extend it if a deal is not reached before then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Wisden Cricket Weekly podcast gives a peep behind the Patreon curtain for a special episode on the state of state school cricket in the UK. A report released by the Sutton Trust earlier this year highlighted male pro cricketers to be 59% privately educated, and Yas sits down with journalist Cameron Ponsonby to unpack things a little more, before speaking to Saj Mahmood on the Knight-Stokes Cup & the launch of cricket equipment company Reeqip. 0:00 Intro //1:30 Cameron Ponsonby unpacks his research//38:45 Saj Mahmood on the Knight-Stokes Cup & Reeqip//50:48Outro
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on a tour of Australian locations by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan.
04-12-26 Ken Forrest " Confessing to God Privately"
Will Attorney General Pam Bondi be the next person in the Trump administration to go? AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Financial sovereignty is no longer optional. In this episode of the Live Free Now Show, I'm joined by Quinten van Welzen (Mr. Kwibs), a longtime crypto veteran who has been in the space since 2017 and now leads marketing and growth for Zano. We dive deep into Zano — a powerful, privacy-focused cryptocurrency designed for real-world use — and why tools like this are becoming essential as the financial control grid continues to expand. Zano allows users to create and transact with fully private tokens, including stablecoins like Freedom Dollar, while also enabling Bitcoin holders to bridge into a private environment using BTCX. Zano enables you to control your money, your transactions, and your financial future. In this episode, we cover: -What makes Zano different from other cryptocurrencies -How private tokens and stablecoins actually work -Using BTC privately with Zano's BTCX bridge -Why financial privacy is critical in today's world -The risks of centralized finance, CBDCs, and surveillance systems -Common objections to privacy coins and how to think through them -How to begin building a sovereign financial strategy Zano is a community-driven project, not controlled by corporations or centralized entities, and is focused on building real tools for decentralized, private exchange. We're also grateful to the Zano team for sponsoring the Live Free Now Show and supporting education around sovereignty, privacy, and parallel systems. If you're serious about stepping outside the traditional financial system and taking control of your future, this episode is for you. Learn more about Zano: https://zano.org/
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The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The first Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress. Analysis: Calev Myers, Eric Metaxas, Dan Diker, AJ Nolte, Johnnie Moore, Betsy DeVos, Bill Hagerty, Lisa Daftari, Patricia Heaton, John Ondraisik, Aaron Prager, Bill Koenig, Danny Burmawi and Bruce Pearl.
The push to resolve the Department of Homeland Security shutdown through reconciliation is running into a hard reality in the Senate. What looks like a procedural workaround is, in practice, a much narrower path than many Republicans are publicly suggesting.At first glance, the strategy sounds clean. Fund most of DHS through a bipartisan deal, then use reconciliation to push through the rest, specifically ICE funding and pieces of the SAVE Act. No 60-vote threshold. No Democratic buy-in required. Problem solved.But the deeper I look at it, the less I think that path actually works.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The issue is the Byrd Rule, which is the guardrail on reconciliation. If it is not directly tied to the budget, meaning spending or revenue, it does not survive. And while ICE funding clearly qualifies, voter ID requirements and proof of citizenship mandates do not neatly fit into that category.That is why there is so little real enthusiasm behind the scenes for this plan. Publicly, it sounds like leverage. Privately, it looks like a stretch.From Trump's perspective, the calculation is straightforward. He wants the SAVE Act, and he wants it tied to reopening DHS. That is the leverage. If Republicans split the two, they lose their biggest bargaining chip.That is why he initially rejected the idea of funding DHS first and handling ICE later. It weakens the negotiating position and turns a must-pass moment into a maybe-pass later.But the pressure is building. TSA lines are growing. The shutdown is visible. And some Republicans want to move on, not because they think they are losing politically, but because this fight is burning time they need for other priorities.A Theoretical WorkaroundThere is, at least in theory, a way to thread this needle.If Republicans paired voter ID requirements with federal funding to provide free identification and proof of citizenship, you could argue that the policy has a direct budgetary impact. That would be the hook to survive reconciliation under the Byrd Rule.It would also undercut one of the central Democratic arguments, that voter ID laws function as a poll tax. If the IDs are free, that argument becomes harder to sustain.But even then, this is not a slam dunk. The Senate parliamentarian has wide discretion, and reconciliation rules have been stretched before, but not without limits.So where does that leave things?In my view, reconciliation is less of a solution and more of a talking point right now. It gives Republicans a way to signal that they have a plan to get everything they want. But the actual mechanics of the Senate make that plan far more difficult to execute than it sounds.Which means we are likely headed back to the same place most shutdown fights end: a negotiated deal that neither side fully likes, followed by both sides claiming victory.Because for all the talk of procedural maneuvers and legislative strategy, the simplest truth still applies.At some point, the government has to reopen.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - DHS, SAVE Act, and Reconciliation00:14:05 - Oklahoma Senate Seat00:15:50 - Iran War Negotiations00:23:53 - Georgia's Daylight Saving Time Bill00:26:10 - Interview with Juliegrace Brufke01:01:14 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
In Episode 69, Amy Smith sits down with longtime foster and adoptive mom Crystal Dukes for a heartfelt conversation about the real purpose of foster care: reunification. Crystal shares her family's journey fostering more than 30 children, adopting through both private adoption and foster care, and developing deep, lasting relationships with biological families. This episode offers a candid, uplifting look at what it truly means to support reunification even when it’s challenging, emotional, and full of unknowns. What We Discuss • Why reunification is the primary goal of foster care • Crystal's early experiences as a new foster parent and the mindset shift she had to make • The story of two young brothers placed in her home and how their mother's gratitude changed everything • Navigating a Safe Haven baby placement and ultimately adopting her youngest son • Maintaining meaningful relationships with biological families long after reunification • The emotional complexity of children moving between homes • How foster families can cheerlead, support, and build trust with parents • A multi‑year case that transformed into a true village of caregivers • Advice for new or prospective foster parents • Why openness, compassion, and connection benefit everyone involved Key Takeaways • Foster care works best when caregivers approach it as a team effort with biological families. • Kids thrive when they can remain connected to parents, grandparents, and others who love them. • Reunification can be challenging but often leads to beautiful, long‑term relationships. • Supporting parents and honoring their role makes the experience healthier for children. • The more people loving a child, the better. Resources Mentioned Learn more about foster care in Utah at: https://www.utahfostercare.org About Our Guest Crystal Dukes is a former foster parent, adoptive mom, and advocate for reunification. Over seven years she and her husband cared for approximately 30 children, building ongoing relationships with many of the families they supported. Her compassionate, connection‑driven approach provides valuable insight for anyone exploring foster care. Listen & Subscribe New episodes of Fostering Conversations are released regularly. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a conversation that matters. Transcript: Speaker: On today’s episode, we’ll be talking to a former foster adoptive mom about reunification. The entire goal of foster care is to reunify the kids in our home join us. Amy: Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Crystal Dukes, who is a foster and adoptive mom, and we are so glad to chat with her today. Thanks for being here, Crystal. Crystal: Thank you so much for having me. Amy: So we wanna just start off by letting our audience know who you are. So tell us a little bit about yourself. my name’s Crystal Jewkes like Amy said, and,My husband and I have been married for 27 years, and we have four kids of our own. We’ve had about 30 kids in and out of our homes, many of which we’re still, in contact with in one way or another. and it’s been a while. we were foster parents for seven years. our older kids actually are adopted and that’s what put got us, interested in foster care is to it, to go that route. Okay. Yeah. So you guys had adopted domestically or internationally? Privately, essentially. And then did foster care Crystal: an agency here. Yep. Amy: Okay. Okay, cool. So you’ve experienced both situations of adoption. That’s awesome. That’s really neat. So today’s podcast, we wanna focus on reunification. So we’ll start with that. The goal of foster care is to reunify these kids, right? We want them to go home, but what has your experience been while working towards reunification with the kids that have come through your home? Crystal: I actually absolutely love this topic because, we have to go into it that way, or it’s, makes it so much harder. And for everyone. And that is the number one most important thing, whether you’re open to adopting or just fostering, that is absolutely so important to understand. especially anyone who’s listening who is just interested in foster care, that’s the biggest thing. but to be honest, we got into it to adopt Amy: Yeah, which a lot of families do. Crystal: To be honest,we were newbies. We didn’t really know what we were. Doing, and we wanted more kids and wanted to adopt more kids. And we thought that, foster care would be a good way to do that. And so we were quickly told, that’s not what this is for. and Amy: Right. I said, okay. I said, okay, we’ll see. Yeah. Crystal: and we got a call fairly quickly about a week after, and, And asked if we would take two little boys, and they were ages three and four and barely three. He had just barely turned three. And so really it was, they were quite young. And they came and dropped him off at our house with a can of seven up in their hands with nothing else. And, but they were fine. They were. Came in and we went to a baseball game of my son’s that night, and I just getting to know ’em and feeding them and, it seemed like a play date for them, I think at Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and then we started really figuring things out and, That was a really, it was a tough time because they were adorable little boys, but they were really hard little boys. However, that first week, When we were gonna have a quick meeting with the, their mom and she was gonna have a visit. I took them to the store and I said, okay, pick your mom’s favorite drink and then pick your mom’s favorite candy bar. And so they picked something pink andI’m like, they told me it was your favorite. And Amy: Yeah, exactly. Crystal: But the moment, I was a little nervous. I didn’t know what I was gonna see on the other side of the door, and we walked in and she immediately got up and gave me a hug and said, thank you so much for taking care of my babies. and we, so we had brought her little gifts and I had brought her all the pictures I had taken and I had, had ’em, made them a little book for her so that she had some pictures of what we did that week, whether it was going to get an ice cream cone at McDonald’s or playing in the backyard or whatever. And just so she could see that they were being taken care of. Amy: And she, to this day, 13, 14 years later, she still tells that story and she te still tells me how grateful she was. and it really did break the ice for us. Crystal: made me instantly love her Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and it made me instantly Amy: And humanize her that these really are her kids. Crystal: they’re her, kids. Yes. And humanize her and be a cheerleader for her. So from then on we were. We actually grew quite close the whole time. with good boundaries, we were all safe. She did have a pretty good support system, with her family. But it had gotten to the point where we can’t save you anymore. You’ve gotta, hurt a little bit so your kids are going to foster care. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: and so we had them for nine months. And during that nine month or six, in six months into the nine months, we got another call. And this one was for, a Safe Haven baby that it was the first in 25 years Amy: Yeah. That’s very Crystal: in the county. And so everyone was standing around going, we don’t know what to do. Amy: Right? Crystal: And so they knew I was after that and our caseworker called and said, there’s a baby that’s been dropped off. And Amy: Wow. Crystal: so we, it was the day after Christmas actually, Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: and we went and we picked him up and he was totally healthy and. Great. and we adopted him. So he stayed with us and we don’t really know anything about his parentage or anything, but, we’ve done the DNA stuff and nothing yet, but we’ll Amy: yeah. Wow, that’s interesting. Crystal: So these cute little boys that we had, they, they still view him as their little brother because he Amy: I love that. Yes, Crystal: they were there. So it was cute. Amy: adorable. Crystal: It was really cute when they were there, but, I was so grateful for that experience because we were in it to foster, to adopt and be done. And after the fact, it was a wonderful reunion. the day they were, in fact, actually. I think this week is their anniversary of going home and after nine months they were, they went home in March and that court day was really special and she was so grateful. Amy: By the end she was having Sunday dinner with us I love that. Crystal: and and to this day we still have girls’ nights and her sisters and her and me, we go out and have dinner. Amy: That’s so awesome. Crystal: We see the boys every once in a while, but they’re, they, one of them just graduated. The other one is getting ready to graduate from high school. And so it’s, it was a really hard and great experience and I learned so much from her and what, my part really was in being a foster parent. And so after it was all over and we were like. we’re not ready to be done because we still love you and you still love us, so we’re gonna, Amy: Keep going. Crystal: have some, at least some communication and contact. But after my husband and I were talking and we were like, are we done? And after and after we adopted the baby, my youngest, we thought maybe we’d be done. And we’re like, it was such an amazing. Miraculous experience to be a part of putting another family, supporting and helping put another family back together that we decided to stay. we kept going and we did a lot of crisis and respite from then on. But,it’s so weird how this timing has happened because. Just the other night. we had a set of twins that were, a few months older than my youngest and they came to us when they were two. So I had like triplets, Amy: Yeah. That sounds intense. Crystal: killed me. I’m not gonna lie. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: But to be honest, and here’s a plug for those that, are looking into this, is they’re like, this birth mother really needed you. Or, this, I don’t even, it seems wrong to even call them a birth mother. Their mom really needed you, to believe in her. She needed someone to believe in because they were in a placement where. It wasn’t necessarily a great match. And so they came to us for a summer before their parents got them back, and now they’re 14 years old and she has a third child and divorced. So she’s bi, she’s single with three kids, but she had moved away,someplace in the Midwest. And so I lost track of her, but when she was still here. they, I knew where they lived and would go to the grocery store and just buy a bag of popsicles and drop ’em off on my way home just to still support just a little bit. ’cause it, it was a struggle there. There’s a reason why kids are taken, because it was a struggle. She still needed some support. But, just recently, I found her just before Christmas. I found her. She’s in Amy: Oh, wow. Crystal: Arkansas. And so I had sent them all a outfit, and her an outfit. She texted me a couple nights ago and thanked me. So all this, it’s weird that all this is happening at the same time and doing this five. Amy: it’s fun though to remember the stories of the things that have happened. I just, I think, so I don’t, you probably don’t know this, but I also am a foster adoptive mom and have reunified kids, and I was the opposite. I was like, I’ll do foster care as long as they all go home. I didn’t all go home, so love them, but they didn’t all go home. but I just love the aspect and the thought process like that You are their support system. I am constantly telling people the reason why we have foster care and why kids get dropped off at all hours of the day at strangers’ homes is because they, their parent doesn’t have anybody. There is nobody safe or secure that those kids can go to. So CPS brings them to a stranger, a foster home. That is just mind boggling to Crystal: it it really is. Amy: Yeah. and I can’t get over it even though I’ve had so many kids come through my home and I’ve met many parents and reunified and adopted and all the things, but it’s just like these people don’t have anybody. And so that foster family can become somebody that supports Crystal: Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. our, current situation is we are not, with work and other kids and growing up we just. We weren’t able to, continue to foster, but there was one that we kept renewing for. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: ’cause she came to our house when she was 18 months her first time, and then they went back to parents and then came back three months later and then went to a kinship home, and she just was failing to thrive. And she came back and,we were on track to act, to adopt her. So she’s a few months younger than our youngest. Amy: Okay. Crystal: And we went through, COVID the whole bit, and it just got to a point where parents weren’t, they’d be successful for a minute and then not. And Amy: which is very common. Crystal: yeah. And yet her parents love her. Her parents love her and she loves them, but she’s old enough now to just realize and , it got really difficult and, and, my kids saw the stress that was on me and the attention that was taken from them it was rough. And, the back and forth that foster kids go through when they’re visiting a parent for a weekend, then coming back. they can leave an angel and come back the devil, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: just, Amy: It’s a good way of putting it. Crystal: it’s because they’re just confused and it’s hard. and I just, it was one of those things that. We called on the higher power and was just like, we don’t really know what to do. And it was really quite miraculous how it turned out because in my mind I thought someone has to lose. Not everyone can win in this situation. either dad’s going to lose her forever, never see her again. Grandma, she’ll never see her grandma. She’ll lose her dad, or I’ll never see her again. And at this point, and in those formative years, she is quite bonded to me and our family. And she, to this day, it’s, she does Your home is home and there’s some other,another foster family involved as well. and she lives with grandma. But, But it was really miraculous how it turned out, and it did take some begging on my part to say, please let her live with her grandma. Amy: Wow, that’s unusual. Crystal: I promise you, I will. I promise you I will stay around. I just, I can’t sacrifice my own children at the moment. And that’s, that was the reality of it, as hard as that is for me to say. and so we all work together. it’s the team and her grandma and I are great friends and her dad and I are friends and with our family and Amy: it’s working, Crystal: it’s working pretty well and. There may be a time where she’s with us more, but right now it works. It works well. But at the time I was really, and even our caseworkers to this day are like, I cannot believe Amy: Yeah. That’s unusual. Crystal: when we were going, when we were going through it, they were like, this is the craziest case we’ve ever had. and even, and then I run into ’em now and they’re like, amazing. Amy: yeah. I love. Crystal: so grateful. Amy: Yes, absolutely. And I love that you said, like somebody had to lose, but ultimately they didn’t. Like everybody is getting to be a part of her life and you are getting to be with your family. The grandma’s getting to raise her, hopefully the dad is still being able to see her. that’s a win for everybody, which is incredible. I love that. Crystal: it really is. and sometimes that’s hard to accept because she’s gonna be. Most provided for, and in, in certain, in a certain situation. but that’s not all of it. There’s so much more to, there’s still some pretty hard days and, even though she’s older, there’s still hard days when she comes back Amy: Right. Crystal: from her dad’s and sometimes, we ha we have hard conversations and. Amy: Yeah. Crystal: she starts to understand stuff and it’s helpful, but, I’m forever grateful that we’re all friends now. It wasn’t always like that. I, I, used to be the devil to them, Amy: Crystal: but we all, they’re, they are, very thankful. That, that we’re still around, and so it’s working well. Amy: yeah. I think it’s really important to realize, if prospective foster parents are listening that like you say, sure, maybe I can provide a nicer house and maybe I can feed them whatever the heck they Crystal: Paper, Amy: of. Yes. Pay Crystal: all stuff. Amy: Yes. Yes, exactly. But that’s not everything. Part of a lot of it is that they deserve and they want to be with their mom and dad or with their grandma, whoever they can be with. But I’ve seen that with my adopted kids. We have a really good relationship with one of our bio moms and. My daughter’s five and she will sometimes say, why can’t I live with mama so-and-so?and I’m just like, yeah, I’m so sorry. And she’s doing great now, if the circumstances were different, they’d be different, but they weren’t back then. And kids want to be with those biological ties, want to be with those people that they grew up with and look like and love. And I think that’s really, can be really hard to understand as a foster family because we think, I have this, and this to offer them. Crystal: We can never offer them that biology or that instinctual innate bonding love. Amy: Yes, we can love the heck out of ’em, but it’s different. Crystal: Yeah, and I’m really grateful that I had. Adopted kids with very healthy, relationships with biological mothers and fathers and families, we’re actually quite close. And so it helped me understand that a little bit sooner, I think. As long as they’re healthy and the child is safe, they’re, I promise you, it’s worth it. It’s worth hanging onto that relationship. It’s never worth. Cutting it off because it will come back sometime. It might even be in adulthood, but it will come back and it will be a big issue. And this way she knows we’re all transparent. She knows, I’ll ask her about her dad and how her visit was, she could tell me, things like that. So yeah, it’s. Amy: better place for kids to have, in their families to be able to say, I miss Mama some, whoever, and I miss this person. And for us parents to say. It’s okay. Like I’m sorry, you do deserve to get to be with them, but because of life you don’t like, I would rather our kids be able to say those things than to, go into adulthood and find them selves in a not healthy situation, So I think we can provide that safety to our adoptive children. And I have an adopted child who we don’t have a relationship. The mom completely fell off and. I don’t know. Like I reach out every few months in hopes that I’ll get a response, but I don’t, And so that happens too. And it’s unfortunate, but that’s how it is. Crystal: And I think it’s also important to say that doesn’t mean the birth parent doesn’t love their kid. they’ve probably come to a reality that they’re not Amy: In a good place. Crystal: a good place and they don’t wanna mess things up or bother anything. and that’s how one of the, our birth mothers are, is they just don’t wanna, mess things up. And so they don’t, and it’s fine, but we still buy Christmas presents for. From her and, we still do her shopping and we, little things like that. and it’s also interesting because now that, now that, she’s older, our foster child is older, and, for all intents and purposes at this point, we’re just great family friends on the, on paper. But she views me as mom and I. That’s great and she also talks about her other mom, so Amy: Which is great. some kids do have multiple moms, multiple dads, and that’s okay. Crystal: And there was a point where, we really did need some help. And so we’ve, we had another foster family and that other foster family and us were best of friends. And it, this has really turned into a village and she knows, the other foster mom and I, we both go to parent teacher conference and we both, I don’t know how many of you have experienced this who are foster parents, but food always seems to be an issue. And they are hoarding food and always wanting food and always checking to make sure there is food. And so I first thing out of her mouth when I pick her up is, what are we having for dinner? What’s for dinner? First thing, and then first thing is she walks in the house, is opens the fridge or opens the pantry. And so it was actually starting to drive me crazy and that’s my problem. But so did, Amy: I feel that, Crystal: I did want her to understand something and I said, there were some times, that your dad didn’t have food. Or your mom didn’t have food and you suffered for it. And so psychologically you suffer from that a little bit. So I’m telling you this, not because I’m telling you not to open the fridge, but I’m telling you that they have some psychological stuff there. that happens. And so we do have those hard conversations and I always make sure I tell her, your parents, love you. They’ve always loved you, but at times they didn’t have food to feed themselves and couldn’t feed you. And so it’s affected you that way. And, making sure that they always know that their, parents love them is really important. Amy: Yeah, I agree with that. That’s awesome. these podcasts always go by really fast, but if there was anything that you could. Advise or recommend to anybody that’s considering foster care? What would be something that you would say that you’ve learned that you would’ve loved to know at the beginning or something like that? Crystal: With my experience, our experience, I wouldn’t trade any of it. we’ve learned so much. But number one is, as a foster parent, our job is to be the biggest cheerleader we can be for the parents to get their kids back if it’s possible. and if it’s not possible, you can still love them. You can still support him Amy: Yeah. And hopefully have a relationship if that Crystal: and have a relationship. Absolutely. the other thing, if you’re new into foster care or if you are, seeking something, it’s okay. We were to, and we were blessed with the miracle and,the crazy thing the week that. We were called about our son, being a safe haven baby. Those of you who aren’t quite sure, that means that he was dropped off at the hospital, no questions asked, walked in, left at the emergency, and walked out. There were two babies in Texas that were found in the trash can that same week, but thankfully they were, being, the dogs were being walked and found them before they died. Amy: Oh wow. Crystal: So they did live, Amy: Yeah. Crystal: but just thinking about that and thinking that could have been my son, just, I can’t even, I can’t even think about that. The other thing is about that particular situation. I remember I had taken him to the doctor just as a baby checkup and and. I loved our doctor. Great. Raised all my kids. And, he said, I remember him saying, how do they, how do people do that? How do I can’t believe birth mother or, mothers would do that? And I immediately said, thank goodness they did. Amy: Yes, I Crystal: Thank goodness they did. Amy: And I, he immediately realized what he had said. And, Yeah. Yeah. Crystal: so that kinda stuff goes through foster care as well. and to the, families out there who maybe have had kids go to foster care, this, it is a safe place. Hopefully, hopefully, you can trust it and,and not everybody’s perfect by any means, but, the goal should be getting him back. No matter how much you love them, and if you really love them, do that and keep a connection with them. The more people that love a kid, the better, and I learned that through adoption. There’s no reason to cut off birth. Mothers who place their babies for adoption is the more people that love somebody, the better that person is, Amy: Yeah. I totally agree. Yeah. thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your passion for reunification. I also have a passion for reunification. and I agree. It’s such an experience to get to. Stay connected with those kids that have been with you and to also see those parents succeed. I think that’s pretty incredible to get to see a parent in their lowest of lows and then do everything they can to get their kid back and get their kid back. Like what an awesome thing to get to be a part of as a foster family. so yes. So thank you so much for sharing your time and experience with us, and we Crystal: My pleasure. Amy: it. Crystal: My pleasure. Thank you so much for having me. Amy: Yes. Thanks for joining us for fostering Conversations. To learn more about foster care, go to www.utahfostercare.org.
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The Cold Murder of His Father: Do You Have Information? A Case That Still Haunts Los Angeles, California. More than a decade later, the killing of Joseph Gatto remains one of Los Angeles' most haunting unsolved crimes. The Home Invasion that took his life did not just devastate a Family, it reshaped the inner world of his son, former California lawmaker Mike Gatto, and pulled him into a dark, unresolved mystery that continues to demand answers. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Joseph Gatto was 78 years old, strong, active, and deeply woven into the fabric of his community. Friends believed he would live to be 100. Instead, he died 22 years too soon. Check out his Podcast appearance, and content shared for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. On November 12, 2013, Joseph Gatto was shot inside his Silver Lake Home, a neighborhood often described as one of the safest and most culturally vibrant areas of Los Angeles. The following day, his daughter, arrived for their weekly dinner and made a discovery no family should ever have to endure. After calling out his name, she found her father slumped over his desk on the third floor, dead from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . Silver Lake, once described by Forbes as the “hippest” neighborhood in Los Angeles, is known for its art culture, creativity, and sense of community. Joseph loved it there. A retired art teacher, he had spent decades giving back, teaching high school and college students, selling concessions at Dodger Stadium at night, and creating art as a jewelry maker and author. In 1985, he helped found the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where he led the visual arts department. The Cold Murder of His Father: Do You Have Information? A Case That Still Haunts Los Angeles, California. “He was prominent throughout the community and liked by everyone,” friends recalled. To many, the idea that he would be the victim of a violent crime was unthinkable. Yet investigators quickly determined Joseph Gatto had been killed during what appeared to be a Home Invasion robbery. There were no obvious signs of forced entry, but the house had been ransacked and a file cabinet breached. Police later said they were looking for a man seen breaking into cars in the area around the same time, suggesting the murder may have been linked to a local burglary spree. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Despite suspect sketches, extensive media coverage, and a $50,000 reward, the case stalled. Over time, it became what investigators now acknowledge as a cold case. The Cold Murder of His Father: Do You Have Information? “The murder of Joseph Gatto captivated Los Angeles,” said Robert Kovacik, anchor and reporter for NBC Los Angeles. “Many veteran journalists still wonder how and why it happened. The details of this horrible crime and those affected by it continue to fascinate.” At the time of the murder, Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming political figure, serving as a four-term member of the California Legislature representing Los Angeles. He chaired the powerful Appropriations Committee, served as Assistant Speaker, and authored several pieces of landmark legislation. Publicly, he was immersed in the world of politics. Privately, his life had been shattered. Mike Gatto has said he believes his father's killer is still out there. Look for The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. That belief, and the frustration of unanswered questions, pulled him into what he describes as the world of noir: wild theories, unyielding detectives, missed connections, and unimaginable violence. Friends, neighbors, and family members wanted justice. Detectives repeatedly told the public the case would be solved. As the years passed, those assurances faded. The impact of the crime eventually found its way onto the page. The Cold Murder of His Father. In his book, "Noir by Necessity: How My Father's Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places", Gatto chronicles the investigation and its toll with unflinching honesty. The book reads like a thriller, but it is rooted in real grief, real clues, and a real system that, in this case, failed to deliver answers. “This is a modern murder mystery,” Gatto has said, “and a candid look at how the dark underbelly of Los Angeles collided with the political world.” The book details every lead, every theory, and every haunting detail Gatto uncovered as he tried to make sense of his father's death. It also explores the psychological cost of living with an unsolved crime, how it reshapes memory, trust, and one's understanding of justice. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other podcast platforms. Today, the story continues to resonate far beyond Los Angeles. It is discussed across News platforms and shared on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Apple, and Spotify, where true crime audiences continue to ask the same question: Do You Have Information? That question is not rhetorical. Authorities have long maintained that someone knows something. Mike Gatto has continued to push for answers, keeping his father's case in the public eye and urging anyone with knowledge to come forward. The Family still waits for closure. The city still wonders how such a crime could happen in a place that felt so safe. The Cold Murder of His Father. A Case That Still Haunts Los Angeles, California. Joseph Gatto was more than a victim. He was a teacher, an artist, a founder, a father, and a fixture of his community. His death marked the violent intersection of crime, politics, and personal loss, one that forever altered the life of his son. The full interview is available Free on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, and excerpts are being shared on Facebook and Instagram as part of a broader dialogue about incarceration, reentry, and personal responsibility. You can find the show on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn, as well as read companion articles and updates on Medium, Blogspot, YouTube, and even IMDB. More than a decade later, The Cold Murder of His Father remains unresolved. And until the truth comes Home, the mystery of Joseph Gatto's death continues to haunt Los Angeles. Mike Gatto's book, "Noir by Necessity: How My Father's Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places", is available now. More information can be found at his website. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com , or learn more about him on their website . Find a wide variety of great podcasts online at The Podcast Zone Facebook Page , look for the one with the bright green logo. Be sure to check out our website . 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For more than a decade, Kate Seselja lived a double life. Outwardly, she was a well-spoken suburban mum raising six children. Privately, she was trapped in a devastating poker machine addiction that would cost her more than $500,000, push her family into overwhelming debt, and bring her to the brink of suicide. In this deeply confronting episode, Kate takes us back to the years when gambling consumed her life — the highs of winning, the crushing shame of losing, the secrecy, and the relentless hope that the next spin would fix everything. She reflects on how poker machines are designed to hijack the brain, why addiction thrives in silence, and how stigma keeps people trapped for far too long. Kate also speaks candidly about her rock-bottom moment while pregnant with her sixth child, what stopped her from ending her life, and the long road to recovery that followed. Now an advocate and founder of The Hope Project, she dedicates her life to helping others understand gambling harm as a public health issue and not a personal failure. This episode is a powerful reminder that gambling addiction doesn’t look the way we expect it to and that it can happen to anyone. If this episode brings up anything for you, support is available. You can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. Kate Seselja, along with at GHLEE (Gambling Harm Lived Experience Experts) are calling for each state and territory to enforce loss limits on poker machines of $100 per day, $500 per month, and $5000 per year. This simple act will literally save lives. You can find out more information and sign their petition here. CREDITS: Guest: Kate Seselja Host: Kate Langbroek Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown Executive Producer: Bree Player Audio Producer: Jacob Round Video Producer: Josh Green Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pena Esclusa analyze Venezuela's posture of public defiance while remaining privately obedient to the Trump administration. The segment explores the contradictions in Caracas's diplomatic stance, suggesting the regime's theatrical resistance masks behind-the-scenes accommodations driven by economic pressure and political survival calculations.
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Stepping into the new year, I felt God calling me to build more privately - not louder. In this episode, I unpack why Jesus spent 30 years behind the scenes, what that means for online Christian coaches, and how to honor quieter seasons while learning how to build a coaching business with wisdom, depth, and Kingdom alignment as a Christian Business Coach and Christian Life Coach.In this episode, you'll discover:—Why private seasons are strategic in Christian online business—The danger of visibility before foundation—How to discern when God is calling you to slow down—What behind-the-scenes work actually prepares you for growthGET STARTED TODAYReady to launch? Join The Selah Collective 12-Month Group Coaching Program.Ready to scale? Join Eden: The Mastermind (for women who have made $20k-100k+ in online business).Women of Valor 3-Part Mini-Course: Learn how to create a 6-7 figure offer and how to implement the Esther Upleveled sales system. For the Holy Spirit-led coaches who want to hit $100k in the next 12 months, get the 40+ page guide: 12-Months to $100k. Ready to get an all-in-one funnel builder? Sign up for Kartra today!Get FREE, ORGANIC email leads on Instagram using this DM flow template.READ THE BLOGhttps://ashleyjunecoblog.com/podcast/249-jesus-worked-privately-behind-the-scenes-for-30-years-before-launching-his-ministry/OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY 14. The 4-Steps to Starting An Online Business 116. Stop Playing it Safe and FINALLY Build the Online Coaching Business God Has Called You To! {Accelerate Coaching Series - 1 of 7}
The U.S. Department of Justice is now operating under a level of scrutiny it has never faced in the Jeffrey Epstein matter, forced by newly enacted transparency laws to disclose records it spent years sealing, slow-walking, or shielding under claims of prosecutorial discretion and victim privacy. Publicly, DOJ insists it is complying in good faith—releasing documents in phases, redacting sensitive material, and coordinating with courts to avoid prejudicing ongoing matters. Privately, the department is clearly trying to manage exposure, balancing legal compliance against the institutional risk of revealing how aggressively—or passively—it handled Epstein and his network over decades. The result is a calibrated drip of information that technically satisfies statutory requirements while avoiding a full, unfiltered reckoning with past charging decisions, non-prosecution agreements, and investigative dead ends.That tightrope walk is most obvious in how DOJ frames delays and redactions as necessary safeguards rather than resistance, even as critics argue the law's intent was to end precisely this kind of gatekeeping. By releasing materials without broader narrative context, the department limits immediate legal jeopardy while still appearing responsive to Congress and the public. But the strategy carries risk: each partial disclosure fuels further questions about what remains withheld and why, especially when previously secret decisions appear indefensible in hindsight. In effect, DOJ is complying with the letter of the Epstein transparency laws while testing how much control it can retain over the story—an approach that may keep it legally safe in the short term, but politically and reputationally exposed as more records inevitably come to light.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
MCNAMARA'S PRIVATE TURN AGAINST THE WAR Colleague William Taubman. By 1966, McNamara had privately turned against the war, confessing to aide John McNaughton his desperate desire to "bring the boys home," yet he maintained public support for the conflict out of loyalty to the presidency. He faced intense anti-war hostility, including a confrontation at Harvard where he was trapped by students, and was deeply shaken by the self-immolation of Norman Morrison outside his Pentagon window. Although he organized the military defense of the Pentagon against protesters, he later admitted that he sympathized with their views and would have shut the building down had he been leading the demonstration. NUMBER 7 1968
Space Race and Private Industry Guest: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman discusses how SpaceX's privately funded Starship program is positioned to beat NASA, China, and Russia in establishing a lunar base, operating independently of the struggling Artemis program. China and Blue Origin are deemed significantly behind in their lunar efforts. Zimmerman also covers other segments including A Space Mobile competing with Starlink, semiconductor manufacturing in space, the X59 project becoming obsolete due to private innovation, and accessible Martian ice at a potential Starship landing site. The convergence of private sector capabilities and reduced government constraints suggests a fundamental shift in space exploration dynamics.
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