Podcasts about Pulse nightclub

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • An appeals court has ruled West Texas A&M University's ban on drag shows is likely to be unconstitutional • The Florida Department of Transportation erased the Pulse Nightclub memorial crosswalk in the middle of the night • A trans woman has been found guilty of “sexual assault” after not revealing her gender identity to a male sexual partner • And the New Netflix series “Boots” is an off-beat comedic drama series following a closeted young man and his best friend through U.S. Marines boot camp All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • An appeals court has ruled West Texas A&M University's ban on drag shows is likely to be unconstitutional • The Florida Department of Transportation erased the Pulse Nightclub memorial crosswalk in the middle of the night • A trans woman has been found guilty of “sexual assault” after not revealing her gender identity to a male sexual partner • And the New Netflix series “Boots” is an off-beat comedic drama series following a closeted young man and his best friend through U.S. Marines boot camp All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

Rover doesn't feel well. Doppelgangers. Stansbury joins the show. Duji drove a new car to work. Rover doesn't recognize Meghan Trainor. Is Stansbury still in love with Jen? Professional golfer, Tommy Fleetwood, won $10 million on the PGA tour but his wife was not there to celebrate with him. Why does Duji hate on Rover and B2's age gap? Charlie will not be able to put together his gazebo since he will be working the donut truck. The Florida Transportation Department painted over the rainbow crosswalk in front of Pulse Nightclub. If your job offered you $5k to do a job, no questions asked, would you do it? France has two captive orca whales, a mother and son, and a diver has to masturbate the male to relieve his sexual tension. Will Smith's latest tour video is suspicious. Charlie is now paying for Gemini. More behind the scenes video of Raja Jackson. Are we on the precipice of a race war? Provocative looking logos. An interruption on the court during the US Open causes Daniil Medvedev to melt down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover doesn't feel well. Doppelgangers. Stansbury joins the show. Duji drove a new car to work. Rover doesn't recognize Meghan Trainor. Is Stansbury still in love with Jen? Professional golfer, Tommy Fleetwood, won $10 million on the PGA tour but his wife was not there to celebrate with him. Why does Duji hate on Rover and B2's age gap? Charlie will not be able to put together his gazebo since he will be working the donut truck. The Florida Transportation Department painted over the rainbow crosswalk in front of Pulse Nightclub. If your job offered you $5k to do a job, no questions asked, would you do it? France has two captive orca whales, a mother and son, and a diver has to masturbate the male to relieve his sexual tension. Will Smith's latest tour video is suspicious. Charlie is now paying for Gemini. More behind the scenes video of Raja Jackson. Are we on the precipice of a race war? Provocative looking logos. An interruption on the court during the US Open causes Daniil Medvedev to melt down.

Is Stansbury still in love with Jen? Professional golfer, Tommy Fleetwood, won $10 million on the PGA tour but his wife was not there to celebrate with him. Why does Duji hate on Rover and B2's age gap? Charlie will not be able to put together his gazebo since he will be working the donut truck. The Florida Transportation Department painted over the rainbow crosswalk in front of Pulse Nightclub. 

Is Stansbury still in love with Jen? Professional golfer, Tommy Fleetwood, won $10 million on the PGA tour but his wife was not there to celebrate with him. Why does Duji hate on Rover and B2's age gap? Charlie will not be able to put together his gazebo since he will be working the donut truck. The Florida Transportation Department painted over the rainbow crosswalk in front of Pulse Nightclub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A discussion about sexual compatibility within a relationship. What if both are bottoms is the relationship doomed or can it actually work out? We get into the importance of sex but also the importance of intimacy. It's time to review last week's poll questions and discuss. A discussion on whether or not gays are too picky when picking a partner. Should we be lowering the bar or be a little more flexible in trying to find Mr. Right? The gay internet is discussing why it's never a good idea to approach someone from Grindr at the gym when they turned you down in the first place! Hot Topic: What's going on with Lil Nas X? From dancing in the streets naked to assaulting a police officer... Hot Topic: Florida government paints over the rainbow crosswalk that leads to the Pulse Nightclub memorial Hot Topic: RuPaul's Lexi Love is fighting for the usage of her name and losing gigs in the meantime... Hot Topic: Man agrees to the removal of his testicles and 40 years in prison for rape... Advice: What if your new boyfriend doesn't post about your relationship but you do...is it a problem? Follow Steve V. on IG: @iam_stevev Follow Jeremy on IG: @jrosslopez Follow Kodi on IG: @mistahmaurice Rate and Review us! Wanna drop a weekly or one time tip to TAGSPODCAST - Show your love for the show and support TAGS! Visit our website: tagspodcast.com Needs some advice for a sex or relationship conundrum? Ask TAGS! DM US ON IG or https://www.talkaboutgaysex.com/contact Follow Of a Certain Age on IG: @ofacertainagepod

This week Kris breaks down fictosexuality (yes, being attracted to fictional characters is a whole identity), while Shana takes us back to the 80s with the iconic lesbian gesture known as vulva hands - because we continue to try and find a signal to show we are queer.In Category Is, we're talking about Trump's new “Safe Roads” stunt that's really just an excuse to erase rainbow crosswalks - including the one honoring lives lost at Pulse Nightclub. We also unpack the sapphic chaos of Tessa Thompson's new film Hedda (love triangles and betrayal, that's all you need), and share updates on Lil Nas X's hospitalization.Then it's time for Am I A Bad Queer? where we get into:Why first dates aren't turning into second datesWhen your marriage convos about kids suddenly stopSetting boundaries around who gets added to your chosen familyPlus, our bad queer opinions, ally callouts, and shoutouts to Syd's latest single and Preston Mitchum's must-read work.Shoutouts:Kris: Syd - Dropped a new single last month “Die for This”. Purchase or stream her new single, you can follow Syd on IG @syd   Shana: Preston Mitchum for his recent article in Essence titled “We Built The Culture, But Where's The Investment? The State of Black Reality TV” and “Trump's National Guard Deployment is A Direct Attack on Black DC” - Much needed reads. Follow Preston @preston.mitchum on IG  Episode Notes:0:16 - Queer Urban Dictionary8:19 - Category is: Rainbow crosswalks are being ordered for removal by the Trump Admin 11:53 - Category is: Tessa Thompson in Lesbian Love Triangle…Film 18:03 - Category is: Lil Nas X Hospitalized 18:54 - Am I a Bad Queer? 32:20 - Bad Queer Opinion44:32 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showPATREON: patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcast The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship and research.

On this episode of ABL Live, we covered a variety of topics, including the ongoing fallout from the federal takeover of DC which has an obvious color narrative attached to the concerned parties, FBI raiding John Bolton's home over classified documents, a New York appellate court throwing out Trump's $527M fine in relation to the real estate fraud case, Florida banning LGBT crosswalk in a controversial move due the impact on the Pulse Nightclub memorial, and much more!

Another day in the resistance against Republican fascism. Angel of de*th, Trump, begs for a Nobel Peace prize. Ron Desantis paints over the Pulse Nightclub memorial because fascists want more division and death. Surprise! Ghislaine Maxwell says nice things about Traitor Trump! Hey - where are those Epstein files? and more! We discuss the madness __________________________________________________ Check out "The Tara Show" with Tara Devlin and Tara Dublin every Thursday 2PM EST on the Political Voices Network! www.youtube.com/@PoliticalVoicesNetwork Head on with Robyn Kincaid is on 5 nights a week! headon.live/ Tarabuster is among the independent media voices at APSRadioNews.com BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin Subscribe to the Political Voices Substack: https://www.politicalvoicesnetwork.com/ Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! discord.gg/PRYDBx8 Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! tarabustermerch.com/ Contact Tarabuster: tarabustershow@maskedfort.com Keep the REAL liberal media going and growing! Support Tarabuster: www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl

Trump goes on patrol. It appears that the federal takeover of D.C. is working. There hasn't been a single murder in D.C. this week. Trump delivers pizza and burgers to the D.C. police and National Guard. Trump thanks National Guard and federal agents. Protesters vandalize Microsoft buildings for the company's involvement with Israel. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) calls Trump's immigration policy "thuggery." FBI raids former National Security Adviser John Bolton's home. Fat Five: Long-lost Texas woman found and Kamala Harris kicks off a book tour. A new study shows that COVID lockdowns rewired our brains. New Godzilla movie is out now. Trump canceled vacation in order to work on peace deal with Ukraine. The teacher who awarded a 6-year-old student a “Most Likely to Become a Dictator” certificate has been suspended. Update on the trans Olympic athlete injury. Rainbow flag crosswalk outside Pulse Nightclub in Orlando has been painted over. Bingo winner announced. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:55 Texas is READY to Redistrict 02:28 Trump Jokes about Not Falling 05:07 Trump Addresses the Fed Agents & National Guard 09:26 Trump Brings Pizza & White House Burgers 11:20 Trump's Closing Statements 12:53 Trump Orders Re-Grassing of DC Parks 18:17 Why So Much Hate for Israel? 25:06 Jeanine Pirro Talks with National Guard & ATF 26:43 Trump Shakes Hands with Troops 27:44 Jasmine Crockett Calls Trump a "Thug" 28:08 Jasmine Crockett Calls ICE a "Fancy Uber Driver" 32:13 Fat Five 48:20 "New" Godzilla Movie? 50:02 COVID Rewired People's Brains? 56:58 How About NO, Mr. President 58:53 China and Taiwan 1:06:52 President Trump Cancels a Vacation 1:07:52 Update on Alachua Florida Teacher 1:12:26 Olympic Boxer Gold Medal Update 1:13:34 Mother Speaks Out against Trans Volleyball Player 1:21:12 FL State Sen Carlos Smith is Upset at DeSantis 1:24:48 FL State Rep Anna Eskamani is Upset at DeSantis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're at the "elected local officials could be jailed for their votes" portion of the slow-roll to full-on MAGA authoritarianism in the United States. Fulton County Democrats are refusing to seat two election denier Republican nominees to its election board, with the county and state GOP now seeking legal recourse which could include fines and jail time for commissioners who keep voting to refuse seating those nominees. They're not refusing to seat Republicans, period; just these two, particular (as Fair Fight calls them) 'conspiracy theorists.' Joining me to discuss are Fulton County district three commissioner Dana Barrett - who's seeking to unseat commission chair Rob Pitts - and Fair Fight's Max Flugrath. Max and I further discuss Fair Fight's activism for voters being disenfranchised by mass voter purges occurring right now; purges that disproportionately affect voters of color. ------In Florida, that state's transportation department cowering to Trump transportation secretary Sean Duffy's anti-gay, anti-woke screed to whitewash rainbow crosswalks and other street messaging from America's roads, took all the color out of the Pulse Nightclub crosswalk memorial.Because the cruelty is the point. It isn't speaking to "all lives matter," for sure.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. photo: Tom Arthur Texas state senate committee advances GOP plan to redraw congressional maps before midterm elections; Governor Newsom signs “Election Rigging Response Act” to neutralize Texas redistricting; Gaza City residents face another displacement as Israel moves to occupy Gaza's largest city; ICE agents use teargas, tackle protesters outside SF immigration court;; State lawmakers urge University of California to return native remains, artifacts after audit finds universities fail to act; UN observes “Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism”; Florida paints over rainbow crosswalk memorial honoring Pulse Nightclub shooting victims The post Texas senate committee advances GOP congressional redistricting; Governor Newsom signs “Election Rigging Response Act” to neutralize Texas redistricting – August 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Join hosts Ti Cersley, Sarah Germain Lilly and Paul Rowley on the 9 year marker of the Pulse Nightclub massacre. After 9 years of gun violence prevention activism, we know that guns do not make you safer but the current political and physical threats to the Queer community are real and overwhelming. We continue the important discussion of suicide prevention and self defense. In Memoriam of Melissa Hortman, 55 years old, and Mark Hortman, 58 years old, 6/14/25, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ https://translifeline.org/

Have you ever set a goal, only to feel stuck, drained, or deeply afraid to follow through—even when you really want it? In this solo episode, I'm opening up about the silent ways unhealed trauma can block our ability to finish what we start, trust our own greatness, or even dream out loud.We'll explore how trauma reshapes the brain, tricks us into procrastination or perfectionism, and keeps us in cycles of burnout. But it's not just about identifying the blocks—it's about healing them.I'll walk you through how to recognize trauma patterns in your goal-setting process, share actionable healing strategies, and give you real-life examples that might mirror your own journey. If you've been feeling like you're doing everything right but still can't move forward—this episode is for you.✨ Get ready to:Understand the brain-trauma-goal connectionLearn how survival mode disguises itself as self-sabotagePractice tools to feel safe enough to shine againRebuild the belief that you can win, even after everythingThis one is personal, raw, and full of hope. Because healing isn't just about getting better—it's about finally becoming who you were always meant to be. NEW MUSIC! Pen Cry – A transformative anthem for healing featuring GRAMMY®-nominated poet Ty Scott King. Listen now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/paemurray/pen-cry-feat-ty-scott-king Want to write your own book or tell your story powerfully?Explore AuthorHER, my new platform to help women heal through authorship and create books that inspire the world: https://www.paemurray.com/authorher Read my personal healing story in Survive Then Live – a raw and hope-filled memoir of surviving the Pulse Nightclub tragedy and choosing purpose over pain. Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Survive-Then-Live-Patience-Carter/dp/0578454580  Share this episode with a sister who's feeling stuck. Let's Stay Connected Follow Healing Her Halo — for healing inspiration, writing support, and AuthorHER updates: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healingherhalo Follow my music journey as Pae Murray: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/paemurraymusic YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@paemurray Listen & Follow the Healing Her Halo Podcast on Buzzsprout and all your favorite streaming platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1491109Let's heal, rise, and write our truth—together. #HealingHerHalo #TraumaHealing #GoalSetting #FaithOverFearSend us a text

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Saying no isn't weakness—it's wisdom. In this solo episode, I open up about the spiritual strength it takes to say no to the things that no longer align with your purpose, your peace, and your healing.From people to patterns, from opportunities to old emotions—sometimes we have to say no to anger, no to guilt, no to depression in order to create sacred space for joy, peace, and divine alignment. If you've been afraid to walk away or to clear the clutter in your spirit, this episode is your reminder: you're allowed to change.

In this episode of Queer News, Anna breaks down one of the most significant legal wins for trans rights this year—a federal judge blocking Trump's ban on gender-affirming care for incarcerated trans folks. We remember Laura Schueler, a beloved Black trans woman murdered in Cincinnati, and we honor the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub nine years ago. Plus, we celebrate the power of protest and performance: four drag queens crashing Trump's Kennedy Center return with defiance and dignity. Contributor Benjamin Coy takes us to the Native Son Gala, a night honoring the brilliance of Black gay and queer men. From the courts to the stage, from mourning to marching—this episode reminds us that resistance takes many forms and our stories will not be erased.

It has been 9 years since the tragedy that happened at Pulse Nightclub here in Orlando... We have our friend Blue in to talk about our community and what we can do to come together and continue to move forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been 9 years since the tragedy that happened at Pulse Nightclub here in Orlando... We have our friend Blue in to talk about our community and what we can do to come together and continue to move forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 12, 2025 ~ Joseph Blocher, Professor at Duke Law School and Co-Founder and Director of Duke Law Firearms Center, joins Dave Trott to discuss the 2nd Amendment and today is the Anniversary of the mass shooting at Pulse Night Club.

Positivity fends off dementia Today marks nine years since the Pulse Nightclub massacre and we remain two years away from a memorial. Police chase involving a Tractor lasts over a hour. Jonathan Savage on the Airline crash in India. Trump on the withdrawal of key personnel in Iran.

As the anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy approaches, Eboné revisits one of the most unforgettable conversations she’s ever had—with a survivor of one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. In this PHG Rewind episode, Eboné's guest bravely shares what happened that night, her journey through survivor’s remorse, and her honest thoughts on gun violence in America. Connect with Eboné: Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com Website: www.thephgpodcast.com Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @thephgpodcast TikTok & Twitter: @theprofessionalhomegirl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl Email: hello@thephgpodcast.com Shop PHG: https://www.thephgpodcast.com/shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tina and Roger discuss the Pulse nightclub shooting with Jamiee Hahn, an ER nurse who experienced the event firsthand. They explore the impact of the tragedy on the LGBTQ community, the emergency response, and the emotional toll on healthcare workers. Jamiee shares her insights on coping with trauma, the importance of debriefing, and the ongoing discussions surrounding gun control and hate crimes. For our "Good Nurse", we're featuring Jaimee! After overcoming two battles with aggressive cancers, she was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition. However, she hasn't let that stop her! Stick around to hear Jaimee's inspiring story. To hear even more about Jaimee, check out her books on Amazon (under the pen name Kellie Sorensen): Nursing Did it to me: Why I am the way I am, Vol 1 Nursing Did it to me: Why I am the way I am, Vol 2 Nursing Did it to me: Why I am the way I am, Vol 3 Nursing Did it to me: Why I am the way I am, Vol 4 Nursing Did it to me: Why I am the way I am, Vol 5 Nursing Did it to me: Why I am the way I am, Vol 6     Join us on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclusive content!   Please support our show by supporting our sponsors below!   Thank you to our sponsor Eko for sponsoring our podcast! Get $50 off your order PLUS a free customizable chestpiece cover when you purchase the CORE 500 Digital Stethoscope using the link ekohealth.com/nurse!

Food Travel USA with Elizabeth Dougherty 2025-0526 FOOD TRAVEL USA WITH ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY The TRUTH About Food and Travel Original Broadcast Date: 05/26/2025 FULL SHOW:  Big wins and big losses in this week's Food News: McDonald's takes a major financial hit, and we're one step closer to “No Tax on Tips” becoming law. In SERVERS REVENGE, we reveal one of the nastiest bartender moves you've never heard of. Then it's mimosas and maple syrup as we count down the Top 10 brunch spots in America. In her Feature Story this week, investigating how thousands of acres tied to the original Koreshan Unity Settlement ended up in the hands of developers. And in a no-holds-barred TASTE TEST, it's the Great All-Beef Weiner Showdown—top dogs only.  In Hour 2, summer travel is officially on, and we're tracking it all in Travel News. We count down the 2025 Top 10 Most Scenic Highways, just in time for your next road trip. Elizabeth offers key insight in RV TIPS on why holding onto your RV might be the smartest move yet. Then in our Travel Feature, we revisit the Pulse Nightclub tragedy—and Elizabeth asks tough questions about what really happened before the building comes down. The episode closes with a powerful interview from a survivor. And this week's DESTINATION UNKNOWN takes us to the incredible Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona. FOOD TRAVEL USA FAST FACTS About the Show Using the chassis of a food and travel show, Elizabeth Dougherty has carved out her own lane in Talk Radio, covering the contamination of the food supply and the travel restrictions placed upon us by an overreaching government. The show also covers data protection, self-sufficiency and homesteading-related topics to help protect to us from this evil, corrupt system. With Elizabeth as the host, the show has a very different sound from the typical male-oriented talk radio. In combination with terrestrial stations that carry the show, we reach people who don't normally listen to politically-driven talk radio. In addition to the LIVE FEED of the show on Saturday afternoons from 5pm-7pm (eastern) / 2pm-4pm (pacific) we produce and distribute a dozen podcast / segments each week. Website & Social Media Website: FoodTravelUSA.com Social Media: Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Truth Social | YouTube Broadcast Details Live Broadcast: Saturday, 5 PM Listen Anytime Production Team Executive Producer: Michael Serio Email: FoodTravelUSA@proton.me Why Listeners Tune In ✔ The latest food & travel insights—every week ✔ Homemade videos of healthy, easy-to-make recipes ✔ No-holds-barred interviews on a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show ✔ Elizabeth Dougherty: Writer, trained chef, world traveler, and award-winning talk show host ✔ First to bring expert insights on GMOs—before anyone else ✔ A true LIVE SHOW—NO “Best Of” reruns! ✔ Hard-hitting topics & interviews—no recycled political spin ✔ Engaged social media presence—200,000+ followers

Food Travel USA with Elizabeth Dougherty 2025-0412 FOOD TRAVEL USA WITH ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY The TRUTH About Food and Travel Original Broadcast Date: 04/20/2025 FULL SHOW:  In Food News, Trump Pizza opens inside Trump Tower—because in New York, if you're putting your name on a pizza, it better be good. Then, in Servers Revenge, those handy ordering tablets turn out to be data-harvesting machines sharing your info with third parties. For Easter, Elizabeth debuts a parody song roasting the chemical garbage hidden in that Easter Basket. In her feature story, Elizabeth uncovers the real health benefits of sourdough, and in a vintage taste test, Michael relives the day Ghost Pepper Soup nearly burned a hole through him—live on-air. In the travel hour, the looming May 7 REAL ID travel deadline approaches, plus the Top 10 inland beach towns you'll want to explore this summer. Then in RV Tips and Tales, it's off to Stephen Foster State Park on the banks of the Suwanee River. (far, far away)  This show has it's roots in Orlando, and Elizabeth takes a haunting look at the unanswered questions surrounding Pulse as the city prepares to demolish that site of a terrorist attack on America,  In her Destination Unknown, she takes us to The Isle of Capri off the Italian coast, an island she visited as a youth,  At the end of the show, you'll hear a phone call that Elizabeth took from a young man named Norman, who was inside the Pulse Nightclub on 6/12/16 when the shooting began. FOOD TRAVEL USA FAST FACTS About the Show Using the chassis of a food and travel show, Elizabeth Dougherty has carved out her own lane in Talk Radio, covering the contamination of the food supply and the travel restrictions placed upon us by an overreaching government. The show also covers data protection, self-sufficiency and homesteading-related topics to help protect to us from this evil, corrupt system. With Elizabeth as the host, the show has a very different sound from the typical male-oriented talk radio. In combination with terrestrial stations that carry the show, we reach people who don't normally listen to politically-driven talk radio. In addition to the LIVE FEED of the show on Saturday afternoons from 5pm-7pm (eastern) / 2pm-4pm (pacific) we produce and distribute a dozen podcast / segments each week. Website & Social Media Website: FoodTravelUSA.com Social Media: Facebook | X (formerly Twitter) | Truth Social | YouTube Broadcast Details Live Broadcast: Saturday, 5 PM Listen Anytime Production Team Executive Producer: Michael Serio Email: FoodTravelUSA@proton.me Why Listeners Tune In ✔ The latest food & travel insights—every week ✔ Homemade videos of healthy, easy-to-make recipes ✔ No-holds-barred interviews on a LIVE, fast-paced, nationwide call-in show ✔ Elizabeth Dougherty: Writer, trained chef, world traveler, and award-winning talk show host ✔ First to bring expert insights on GMOs—before anyone else ✔ A true LIVE SHOW—NO “Best Of” reruns! ✔ Hard-hitting topics & interviews—no recycled political spin ✔ Engaged social media presence—200,000+ followers

https://youtu.be/kAhzQRcJX20 …[W]e now have the first complete data set of all suicide terrorist attacks around the world from 1980 to 2009,…research on who becomes a suicide terrorist showed that virtually none could be diagnosed as mentally ill, while many were religious and, most striking, nearly all emerged from communities resisting foreign military occupation…. From 1980 to 2003, there were 345 completed suicide terrorist attacks by 524 suicide terrorists who actually killed themselves on a mission to kill others, half of whom are secular. The world leader was the Tamil Tigers (a secular, Hindu group) who carried out more attacks than Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) during this period. Further, at least a third of the suicide attacks in predominantly Muslim countries were carried out by secular terrorist groups, such as the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in Turkey. Instead of religion, what over 95% of all suicide terrorist attacks before 2004 had in common was a strategic goal: to compel a democratic state to withdraw combat forces that are threatening territory that the terrorists' prize. From Lebanon to Sri Lanka to the West Bank to Chechnya, the central goal of every suicide terrorist campaign has been to resist military occupation by a democracy…. It was the Hindu, avowedly antireligious Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sri Lanka, whose 157 suicide terrorists totaled more than Hamas and all other Palestinian suicide groups combined. Of the Palestinian suicide terrorists, more than a third were from secular groups, such as the Al-Aqsa Martyr's Brigade and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Of the suicide terrorists associated with Hezbollah in Lebanon during the 1980s, only 21% were Islamic fundamentalists while 71% were communists and socialists; 8% were Christians. In Turkey, 100% of the PKK's suicide attackers were secular. Overall, Islamic fundamentalism cannot account for over half of the known affiliations of the 524 total suicide terrorists from 1980 to 2003—184 were from Islamic fundamentalist groups (35% comprising 73 Al Qaeda, 5 Lebanese, 5 Kashmiri Rebels, 69 Hamas, 34 Palestinian Islamic Jihad) and 236 from secular groups (45% comprising 157 Tamil Tigers, 42 Al-Aqsa, 22 Lebanese, 15 PKK), while 12 (21%) had unknown ideological affiliations…. Further, notice that there are no suicide attackers from Iran—one of the largest Islamic fundamentalist populations in the world, with a population greater than Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, and Syria combined. – Robert Pape and James K. Feldman, Cutting the Fuse Watch on X Watch on Bitchute Watch on Rumble Watch on Odysee

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After reporting on state/church news in Iowa, California, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Texas and Washington state, we listen to jazz vocalist Susan Hofer sing "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" accompanied by Dan Barker on the piano. Then, we hear Brandon Wolf, a survivor of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting, as he accepted FFRF's $50,000 Henry Zumach "Freedom From Religious Fundamentalism" award on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign.

In this episode of Great Women in Compliance, Hemma visits with Katharine Manning, author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job, to discuss the role of trauma-informed leadership in our workplaces. Tune in to hear stories of transformative approaches to culture and learn specific, actionable techniques for empathy-driven leadership. Highlights Include: Katharine's experience as a victim rights advocate The conundrum of corporate communications during social unrest or tragic events The LASER technique for trauma-informed interactions at work Biography: Katharine Manning is the President of Blackbird, which provides training and consultation on empathy at work. She is the author of The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job, and teaches at American University and in the Master's in Trauma-Informed Leadership Program at Dominican University. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Newsweek, CNBC, Business Insider, Thrive Global, and CEOWorld. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years, including 15 years at the Justice Department, where she was a Senior Attorney Advisor consulting on victim issues in cases like the Boston Marathon bombing and the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn here.

This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are sharing an awakening conversation surrounding the intersection of herbalism and grief with the author, educator, non-profit leader, and environmental advocate, Emily Ruff. Driven by her profound dedication and compassion, Emily sits down with us to dissect the individual and collective impact that environmental grief has on our communities, and how redefining its influence may play a key role in re-establishing a symbiotic relationship with our planet. We'll explore how this can be accomplished by leaning on our plant allies in times of loss, which will not only provide us with the medicinal value of a botanical but also strengthen our gratitude for the gifts nature provides us. In turn, this strengthened connection allows us to join the planet on its journey toward healing, hand-in-hand. In Emily's words, "Working with herbs for grief does not erase the causes of grief or the need for us to continue working towards collective liberation and justice, but hopefully, it gives us more fortitude and resilience to be able to do that."  

In this episode the Pride of Louisville, Kentucky, JP Davis, offers to support Kristi's non-profits K9s4COPS and K9s4KIDS, which deploy canines and their handlers to protect schoolchildren, hunt down narcotics and dealers, and combat crime across the US.   We discuss how law enforcement dogs could help in the horrific school shootings across the country. They already provide protection for thousands of school children every day, and enhance the school communities in which they serve by safeguarding both the mental and physical welfare of the children. As presidential candidate Nikki Haley asked: "Why don't we have this in every school?" Then there are the millions of dollars in drugs Kristi's dogs have helped remove from the streets with their law enforcement handlers throughout the United States.JP is a social entrepreneur, serial mega-fundraiser for important causes, and a gay man who bucks the perception that Louisville is only for straights. He's enjoyed a stellar career which has taken him from White House Intern under George Bush Jr., to assistant to a Conservative member of the UK Parliament, to returning to Louisville to launch his consulting firm, JP Davis Partners, and to his support for both infrastructure organizations and nonprofits. We discuss the challenges of sustaining non-profit organizations in a world of scarcity, from convincing federal and state lawmakers of the merits of the programs, to the challenge of soliciting the smallest of donations to protect our citizens and communities at large. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyjpdavis/ https://www.jpdavispartners.com/abouthttps://www.whitneystrong.org/storyhttps://www.K9s4cops.orgSTORIES00:00 Start00:13 In Person JP Davis "The Groupie"00:44 "You are Miss Texas" 01:01 "If you don't know what's going on around you, how can you conduct your day?" 01:24 Survival groups: Dr. Pepper, Beckys, Blue Bell Ice Cream, 'Whataburger' power outage map02:25 K9s4COPS 02:48 "It was a robust itinerary"03:25 College football; and name, image, and likeness04:30 Dude Perfect at Texas A&M05:39 JP is a fundraising guru06:09 "Fundraising is not asking for money" 06:29 The Whitney Austin Story (Whitneystrong.org) - mass shooting survivor07:35 The Pulse Nightclub Shooting - a dog could have sniffed the shooter's weapon08:33 "Projects like this give me hope"08:27 "$25-thousand for a dog? That's doable" 09:25 Working with different communities, and leaving wealth12:39 Involvement to prevent tragedy 13:20 Valuing politicians: "A thankless job" 13:58 The shooting of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords14:10 "I don't know why there isn't a dog in every city hall"14:40 "I hate to say this, but I want politicians who want targets on their backs, to stand for something."15:19 "We owe it to the victims to do more"15:58 "Well, they can give five dollars"17:07 "What if somebody comes to school today with a gun?"18:30 Tired of the prayers and the candlelight vigils, that's not action19:40 Every dollar gifted had a return of $1750 in narcotic recovery value20:10 A dog got $850,000 in cash from a drug recovery21:01 "As a gay man I like getting attention. Walking around with these two has been fun." 21:45 LGBTQQIAAP2+

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports owners of a Florida nightclub, where 49 died in mass shooting, won't be charged.


Daniela reads an article containing firsthand experiences from the mass shooting that took place June 12, 2016 at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
The episode ends with the names of each victim and a few words for each. 
*Listener discretion advisedTW: gun violence,  terrorism, graphic imagery, disturbing content
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jun/18/orlando-nightlcub-shooting-pulse-florida-attack-timeline
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/06/11/pulse-nightclub-shooting-remembering-the-victims-of-june-12-2016-2/


CSI on Notorious Murders: Caylee Anthony and Pulse Nightclub Shooting - Special Episode. A retired Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), delves into the challenges and trauma faced by investigators during the high-profile and traumatic Caylee Anthony case. She shares her involvement in investigating the Pulse Nightclub massacre, her career in law enforcement, and the often unheralded work of CSIs. Alina also discusses her new TV show, “Crime Scene Confidential,” on the ID Channel. Available as a free podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. Alina Burroughs is our guest. She holds a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, graduating with honors from the National Criminal Justice Honors Society and the American Criminal Justice Association. With a 21-year career in law enforcement, she spent 12 years as a Crime Scene Investigator, earning certification as a Senior Crime Scene Analyst with the International Association for Identification (IAI). For more news and updates, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and numerous other social media platforms. Serving as a CSI for the Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office, Alina worked on thousands of cases, including several high-profile violent crimes. She is trained in bloodstain pattern analysis, bullet trajectory, recovery of buried bodies, and documentation of skeletal remains. Additionally, she is skilled in investigating post-blast environments, including weapons of mass destruction, terrorist bombings, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incidents. Alina has also been an instructor in forensic science and technology and has received recognition from the FBI and the Orange County Sheriff's Office for her investigative skills. She is a published author in the Journal of Forensic Identification. CSI on Notorious Murders: Caylee Anthony and Pulse Nightclub Shooting - Special Episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest and other social media platforms. Throughout her career, Alina has investigated some of the country's most shocking crimes. In ID's new series, “Crime Scene Confidential,” she revisits astonishing and heartbreaking cases that made news nationwide. Using her scientific expertise to re-examine forensic evidence crucial to prosecutions, Alina speaks with central figures in each case, including law enforcement, family members, friends of the victims, suspects, and even convicted perpetrators. By revisiting these cases, Alina aims to provide more answers to those affected by these horrific crimes. All episodes of “Crime Scene Confidential” are available to stream on discovery+. The Caylee Anthony Case The story of Casey Anthony and her daughter Caylee has captivated the nation since the toddler was first reported missing in July 2008. The saga began on July 15, 2008, when Cindy Anthony, Casey's mother, reported to the police that her 2-year-old granddaughter, Caylee, had been missing for a month. This phone call set off a painstaking search for the toddler and an intense investigation into her then-22-year-old mother, Casey. Investigations into Casey's cell phone, computer, and vehicle revealed internet searches for chloroform and neck-breaking, as well as traces of chloroform and human decomposition in her car trunk. Consequently, Casey was charged with first-degree murder in October 2008. Two months later, Caylee's skeletal remains were found in a wooded area near the Anthony family home in Florida. CSI on Notorious Murders: Caylee Anthony and Pulse Nightclub Shooting - Special Episode. You can also listen to this interview as a free podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. Throughout her 2011 trial and since her controversial acquittal, Casey has maintained her innocence, offering inconsistent explanations for Caylee's death. Initially, she claimed a babysitter kidnapped Caylee, later stating that Caylee accidentally drowned in the family pool. In the 2022 Peacock documentary “Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies,” she accused her father, George Anthony, of staging Caylee's drowning to cover up his alleged sexual abuse of her. The Pulse Nightclub Shooting On June 12, 2016, 29-year-old Omar Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded 53 others at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, before being fatally shot by Orlando Police officers after a three-hour standoff. In a 9-1-1 call shortly after the shooting began, Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and cited the U.S. killing of Abu Waheeb in Iraq as the trigger for his actions. He later told a negotiator that his actions were motivated by American-led interventions in Iraq and Syria. The FBI deemed the incident a terrorist attack. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest and other social media platforms. Pulse was hosting a "Latin Night," and most victims were Latino. The shooting was the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. since the September 11 attacks and the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history until the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. Around 320 people were inside the club when Mateen began shooting at 2:02 a.m., killing and injuring dozens. CSI on Notorious Murders: Caylee Anthony and Pulse Nightclub Shooting - Special Episode. We are all over social media we are on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest and other outlets to get the news and latest episodes. Alina discusses the investigations, the trials, and their impact on her. She also talks about her TV show "Crime Scene Confidential" on the Investigation Discovery (ID) Channel. As Alina follows the evidence, she explores the complexities of each case, translating discoveries and navigating the tactics used by prosecution and defense teams to highlight the evidence. Colonial Metals Group, helps with the goal of protecting your financial future. Being at the whim of the stock market or the current Administration doesn't not make many people feel safe, or secure. But having a self-directed IRA where they can safely store gold and silver, assets that have stood the test of time, no matter what the economy or the government policies are, makes sense. 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Writer, Director, and co-founder of the Renaissance Theatre Company stopped by to discuss his critically acclaimed original musical From Here.The Renaissance Theatre Company is bringing the show to New York City this summer for a six-week Off-Broadway engagement at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center from June 29th through August 11th. Set in 2016, From Here tells the story of Daniel, a 30-something gay man on his journey through life, love, and family when the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub changes his hometown, and him, forever.Donald is an accomplished theater-maker based in Orlando, who has written and helped to create a number of successful theatrical productions, including Nosferatu; Bright Young Things; Flying Lessons (critically acclaimed at the New York Musical Festival in 2019); Oscar Wilde and Jesus Christ Walk into a Gay Bar; Once I Laughed; Lenox Ave. and more.Listen to Donald to hear first-hand about his real-life experience living in Orlando during the days surrounding the shooting and what inspired him to write From Here. 

Brandon Wolf survived the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016. Hailing from rural Oregon, Brandon reflects on how the club — and the people in it — changed his life forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terror struck the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida in June 2016. The club was hosting their weekly Latin club when a man entered and opened fire. 49 were dead and over 50 were wounded. Over 90 percent of victims were Latinos.On today's episode of Espooky Tales, Carmen reads the listener story, MJ talks about haunted islands and paranormal news about aliens and the Vatican and Cristina talks about the Pulse Nightclub shooting (around minute 20)If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at call the Espooky Hot Line (360)836-4486. You can also submit it on Discord! Thank you so much for sending your stories!Check out Cristina's new daily podcast A Little Bit de Todo wherever you listen to podcastsListen to Carmen and Cristina talk about Latin American history on Historias Unknown on any podcast app: https://www.historiasunknown.com/follow/For more spooky stories, check out the Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytalesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/Chat with us on Discord! https://discord.gg/Sb3AHZfU6JFind us on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@espookytalesJoin the Espooky Tales Book Club for Busy People: https://substack.com/@espooky?utm_source=profile-pageFind the book club list on bookshop https://bookshop.org/lists/espooky-book-club-listWant to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen before they are released to anyone else, get bonus episodes, exclusive stickers, additional and more! Learn more by visiting https://www.patreon.com/EspookytalesGet Espooky Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/espooky-tales/Get your True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival tickets: https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/Use code ESPOOKY15 for 15% off your tickets!!Mailing AddressEspooky TalesPO BOX 3234Vancouver, WA 98668

He had already been shot five times…but God! Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org. 

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Today, June 12, we commemorate the eighth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub massacre. We look back at that horrific day in episode #590 of The ANEZ SEZ podcast...

On June 12, 2016, life changed for Brandon Wolf. He crouched in a bathroom while a gunman opened fire at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub, killing his best friends, Drew Leinonen & Juan Guerrero, and 47 others. Rather than be swallowed by the anger and fear of tragedy, Brandon set out to honor the victims' legacies with action. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, Brandon co-founded The Dru Project, a nonprofit organization that works to empower youth and provide future leaders in the LGBTQ community funding for higher education. To date, the organization has given over $150,000 in college scholarships to rising leaders. He also became an outspoken activist in the gun violence prevention movement, partnering with March For Our Lives, Everytown, Giffords, and others to demand legislative solutions to the epidemic. In 2019, he became the first survivor of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub to testify before Congress.Today, Brandon is a nationally-recognized gun safety and LGBTQ civil rights advocate and dynamic public speaker. He currently serves as National Press Secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization.He is the author of the memoir, "A Place for Us."Thanks for listening! Now follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. And please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/podcastunreasonable. It's a small price to pay to help keep America from becoming a theocracy, dontchya think?

An industrious remote worker signed up for clinical trials related to the flu and dysentery. In four weeks, he made $9,400 and thinks if you have the time, it may be worth the effort. But first, a rainbow crosswalk in Florida to honor those gunned down at the Pulse Nightclub is damaged by a “patriot.” Finally, Krispy Kreme pulls off a brilliant marketing idea around the recent AT&T service outage.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

An industrious remote worker signed up for clinical trials related to the flu and dysentery. In four weeks, he made $9,400 and thinks if you have the time, it may be worth the effort. But first, a rainbow crosswalk in Florida to honor those gunned down at the Pulse Nightclub is damaged by a “patriot.” Finally, Krispy Kreme pulls off a brilliant marketing idea around the recent AT&T service outage.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/2n0Z7H1Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbGoogle Podcasts: bit.ly/1pQTcVWPandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

On June 12, 2016, a man opened fire in Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL. The mass shooting resulted in 49 deaths and 53 injured, including Angel Colon. By the grace of God, Angel survived but was shot multiple times and suffered a shattered femur. Despite his wounds, he was determined not to let this shooting discourage him. Growing up in a strong Christian home he knew the Lord was the source of his strength. What started as his "mess” has now become his message. We know today's episode will leave you encouraged and filled with hope that Jesus is chasing down hearts even when we can't see it!   Connect with Angel Instagram:  @_angel_colon @fearlessidentity -------------------------------- Find out more about the #dontmesswithourkids movement by visiting www.dontmesswithourkids.us Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @dontmesswithourkids

Last month marked the one-year anniversary of a mass shooting at the “Club Q,” a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs. The shooter, who killed five people and wounded 19 others, received multiple life sentences in June for his crimes, as well an additional sentence for “bias-motivated” crimes. This seemed to confirm the popular narrative that the shooter targeted the LGBTQ community out of hate.  That narrative was quickly and deliberately spread almost immediately after the shooting. In fact, just days after, The New York Times not-so-subtly suggested a connection between the murders and several conservative Christian ministries headquartered in Colorado Springs, including Focus on the Family. Other media outlets and voices were not as subtle in leveling that accusation. Days later, vandals spray-painted the words “their blood is on your hands” on the entrance to Focus on the Family.  The Club Q shooting was a horrible act of evil. Every one of the victims were made in the image and likeness of God and bore the inherent dignity and value that means. Not one deserved to be reduced to their sexual identity, not by the man who committed these crimes and not by those who would use the victims as pawns to push a false narrative.  In this case, the narrative is a fable that goes back at least as far as the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard in Wyoming. Almost immediately after the teenager was brutally killed outside of town, his murder was framed in both national and international media as a clear, cut-and-dried hate crime. In 2009, Congress passed the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Last year in her dissenting opinion in the 303 Creative case, in which the Supreme Court upheld a Colorado web designer's right to free expression, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that Shepard's murder was the result of a “social system of discrimination” that “created an environment in which LGBT people were unsafe.” In fact, just last week, a memorial service was held for Matthew Shepard at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where his ashes are interred.   The real story of Matthew Shepard, however, is anything but clear and cut-and-dried. In 2014, after more than a decade of researching the incident, a gay journalist named Stephen Jimenez released a book that revealed Shepard's long history of drug use. He had, in fact, been selling crystal meth at the time of his murder. He'd also engaged in prostitution and had a sexual relationship with at least one of the men who killed him. The police who intercepted the killers shortly after they fled the scene believed they were heading to Shepard's house to search for drug money. In other words, this murder was not a hate crime. It likely had nothing to do with Shepherd's sexuality.  Many of the tragedies that have been made part of this narrative have similarly inconvenient details. For example, the convicted shooter in the Club Q massacre last year identified himself in court as “nonbinary” and had visited the nightclub multiple times. Though he posted anti-gay slurs online, he seemed quite fascinated with the Christchurch, New Zealand, shooter who targeted religious communities. He also came from an abusive background and exhibited significant signs of mental illness.  Justice Sotomayor also mentioned the 2016 shooting at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub in her dissenting opinion in 303 Creative. The shooter, who killed 49 people, was a Muslim man who claimed “solidarity” with Al-Qaeda and ISIS. His wife testified that his original plan to attack Disney World was abandoned because of the police presence at the amusement park. It's not clear that the shooter was even aware that the Pulse was a gay club. Nevertheless, that shooting is now cemented in cultural memory as a hate crime against gays.   While there is little evidence that “anti-LGBTQ hatred” has led to many mass shootings, there is more evidence that suggests the opposite. The shooter at Covenant School in Nashville, for example, identified as transgender and seems to have targeted the Christian school on purpose. In August 2012, an LGBTQ activist stormed the headquarters of the Family Research Council with a gun and a Chick-fil-A bag and yelled “I don't like your politics” before shooting a security guard. At least two other mass shooters identified as trans or non-binary, though it is not clear that their identity motivated their actions.  The problem isn't just that re-writing history is wrong, or that it often misplaces blame on some people while excusing others. It's that the myth hurts everyone, including those it's supposedly trying to protect, by ignoring the problems ailing the LGBTQ community. For example, members of this community have disproportionately high rates of substance abuse, childhood sexual abuse, mental illness, family breakdown, violence, and deaths of despair.  Suffering people need help. Conditioning them to be afraid of a nonexistent threat or to view their suffering as only someone else's fault is cruel. These are hard truths indeed, but hard truths are more loving than false narratives.   For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

In this unique episode, I had the chance to interview two of my friends live at the Brothers Helping Brothers Conference in Ohio. Both were impacted by the attack at the Pulse Nightclub in different ways. Jeff had created the Orlando Firefighters' Peer Support team a few short years prior to the event. Raul was one of the SWAT officers that ultimately neutralized the assailant. We discuss their early lives and journeys into the first responder professions, mental health, active shooter training, the gensis of the Peer Support team, SWAT training, Raul's powerful story from the incident, the aftermath and so much more.