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In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins sits down with author Aaron Mead to discuss his gripping novel Body in the Barrel, a story inspired by a real-life discovery in Lake Mead that shocked the nation. In 2022, as water levels at Lake Mead dropped to historic lows, authorities discovered a body in a barrel with a gunshot wound to the head—a killing style that many investigators immediately linked to organized crime. The discovery triggered speculation that the remains could date back to the 1970s or 1980s, the heyday of mob activity in Las Vegas. Aaron Mead explains how this discovery sparked the idea for his novel. Although Mead is a longtime water engineer for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the mystery of the barrel victim and the history of mob activity in Las Vegas inspired him to craft a fictional story grounded in real events. Gary and Aaron dive deep into the Chicago Outfit's influence in Las Vegas, discussing figures like Tony Spilotro and hitman Frank Cullotta, whose violent methods and stories helped shape the mythology of organized crime in the desert. They also explore the long-standing mob practice of disposing of bodies in barrels, including the infamous case of mobster Johnny Roselli, whose body was also discovered stuffed in a drum. The conversation examines several possible identities of the Lake Mead victim, including casino insiders and Outfit associates who disappeared during the era of casino skimming. Mead's novel follows a fictional mob associate named Lenny Battaglia, who becomes terrified when news breaks about the barrel discovery. The reason? He knows there's another barrel—with his victim—still resting somewhere in Lake Mead. The discussion moves beyond mob history into the psychological consequences of violence, comparing Mead's story to classic works like Crime and Punishment. Rather than focusing on a traditional “whodunit,” the novel explores what happens after the crime, examining guilt, fear, and the moral weight carried by those who commit violence. Gary and Aaron also discuss the broader context of violence in American culture, including parallels between organized crime murders and modern tragedies such as the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. Finally, the conversation shifts to Mead's professional expertise in Western water law and the Colorado River, explaining how drought and declining water levels at Lake Mead are literally revealing pieces of hidden history—sometimes including crimes buried for decades. This episode blends mob history, real crime mysteries, and fiction inspired by true events, offering listeners a fascinating look at how the past can resurface in unexpected ways. Click here to find Body in a Barrel Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. [0:02]Introduction to Gangland Wire [0:00]Hey, all you wiretappers, good to be back here in studio of Gangland Wire. This is Gary Jenkins. You know, I’m a retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective. Now I have a podcast and I interview real crime mobsters, policemen, FBI agents, do authors that are doing true crime books. And I do authors that are doing novels that are based on true crime. Because we stick with true crime as close as we can here, guys. You know that. And today I have one of those authors that has written a book that is a novel, but it’s based on a lot of real events in Las Vegas. And we all know a little bit about Las Vegas and the Mafia. So Aaron Mead, welcome, Aaron. Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here. It’s great to have you on the show. Tell us a little bit about yourself, a little bit about your history. [0:47]Sure. Yeah, I’m actually I’ve been working as an engineer, a water engineer for 30 some odd years. And so I come by my writing habit as a sort of a side interest. I, I, yeah, I just, I got a very, I’ve got a varied educational background too. So I started out as a, as an engineer in my training and then just had a creative itch and went back to school, ended up doing a PhD in philosophy of all things. And while I was doing that, I, I thought I might be an academic. I thought I might be a professor at one time and through the job search, things didn’t really work out. I did find a job, but it just wasn’t going to pay well enough, consider moving my family across the country for it. So I ended up not going into academia, but I stuck with writing, which was my favorite part of the PhD, the dissertation. [1:31]And I just started writing different things, some nonfiction stuff related to my dissertation research, but then just got an idea for a story, wrote a novel. It’s still sitting in the drawer. I’m interested in publishing that someday. But this idea for the book related to kind of Las Vegas mob stuff actually came connected with my work as a water engineer. So I work for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. We import water to Southern California from the Colorado River. And so I track the Colorado River news pretty closely. And in 2022, the lake was dropping because of drought and overuse. And this body in a barrel showed up on the shore of Lake Mead. And there was a gunshot wound to the head. And this looked an awful lot like a mob hit to the authorities. And so this just piqued my interest and got me thinking about how did this barrel get there and this body and what’s the story behind it. And I started doing a little research and it turns out that the clothing on the body was pretty well preserved. [2:29]So the police dated it to the late 70s, early 80s potentially. And that’s of course the heyday of the mob activities in Las Vegas. It got me onto the Chicago outfit and, Some of the characters involved in the outfits activity in Vegas there. And so my story just went from there. But, yeah, I guess that’s a little about me and the story. So, yeah. Yeah. Those are the days when Tony Spolatro was really active out there. Chicago outfit man on the scene, if you will. And Body in a Barrel, another interesting Chicago link is they found a guy named Johnny Roselli, who was a highly placed mob guy who was connected to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. He had been their guy before Spalatro. He had been their representative out in the West, and they found his body in a barrel down in Florida. Wow, okay. There’s some reference there. [3:21]I’d read a little that this is a pretty popular method of body disposal in various times. And Tony Spalatro was, I understand that they haven’t actually identified the victim yet, but the kind of style of killing they think is pretty connected with something Tony Spalatro might do. I guess the sort of low caliber gunshot wound was a popular way to dispose of it, to whack people just because it was a little less messy than a high caliber weapon. Yeah, this is one they call it a lupara blanca, which means white shotgun in Italian. And that means that you never find the body. In this case, they found the body. Every once in a while, they’ll find the body. Not very often, though. Usually they hide them pretty good. Now, who’d ever thought that Lake Mead would drop that much? Yeah, they dropped it at 100 feet of water, and I don’t think anybody expected it to drop that low. And it could go even lower in the next couple of years here, honestly. Really? Oh, really? It’s still dropping. I thought there’d been some more rain and some snow up in the mountains that were going to add to that. It’s going to be still dropping, huh? Yeah, there has been a fair bit of precipitation this year, but in the areas that count most, where you get most of the runoff, which is up in the mountains of Colorado and Utah, it’s really quite dry, actually. They’ve had some rain, but not much snow, and so they’re talking about a snow drought. Yeah, things could. It just depends. We’ll see how things develop, but it could get bad. Yeah, talk about that gun now. Chicago was noted. [4:40]For using these 22 caliber high standard i think they’re browning semi-automatic pistols with a silencer on it and they had them out there i believe and they also another interesting thing about the outfit in order to keep the sound down they would load their own shells and so they were had less powder in them and sometimes the shells didn’t do the job that they wanted to do now frank Kulata, who was in Las Vegas working for Tony Splattro during these years, he tells a story about trying to kill a guy with one of those guns and how he had such a hard time getting him killed. So I don’t know how many holes were in this guy’s head, but you got to get somebody just right in the head with that .22 caliber pistol. Yeah, they say it had to be pretty close range. You’re talking about the Jerry Listener murder, I think. Is that right? Yeah. I read about that one. That’s actually the kind of the murder in question in my book is based on that loosely. And so yeah, Kolata advises my main character, Lenny, to load his gun with half loads because they’ve lost their silencer or something. So that’ll keep the sound down. But yeah, I guess Lister ended up with multiple bullets to the head. And when they found them, more than you’d imagine would be necessary. [5:55]Really? There’s a guy that worked for the Stardust named Jay VanderWalk that disappeared at the time. It disappeared for a long time. Did you look at that one, too, as some of your source material? Yeah. So there’s this great article that’s been turned into a podcast on the Mob Museum website. I don’t know if you’re familiar with that in Las Vegas there. And they suggest there might be three potential victims. [6:21]VanderMark is one of the—is that the guy you mentioned, George VanderMark? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, they call him by Jay. That’s right. Yeah. So, yeah, he is one of the, he’s a missing person, right? From that era, had connections with the Argent company. So they think he, that’s one of the possibilities. He was running the skimming operation, at least in some of the casinos there for Argent. And I guess the, as the gaming control board in Nevada found out about the skimming operation, gradually, they were starting to talk to people. And I think that they were worried that he was going to talk or actually this is, I think the, the outfit suspected he was stealing money from him. I think it was a combination. Stealing money is worse than talking. Right, yeah. So I guess he took off to Mexico, maybe, I read, or Costa Rica even. But I think… He came back. I can’t remember the exact story, but yeah. Yeah. So from what I read, Nick Calabrese, who I guess was a hitman for the outfit, and then turned eventually and started talking to the feds. He suggested that, I guess, Vandermark ended up in a hotel in Phoenix or something, and the outfit sent a couple of hitmen after him and whacked him there. And then Calabrese said they buried his body in the desert. So that means, you know, if that’s true, then obviously it’s not the guy in the barrel, but he’s one of the ones they talk about because they never found his body. Yeah. And I guess the other one I read about was William Crespo. [7:40]I don’t know that story. Yeah. So the little I know of it is he was a drug runner [7:48]Stories of the Las Vegas Mob [7:45]involved with the outfit in Las Vegas. And he got caught kind of landing in the Las Vegas airport coming from Miami with $400,000 worth of cocaine on him. And the feds arrested him. He accepted an offer of immunity to become an informant. And he was set to testify about this drug ring that the outfit was part of. And he actually ended up testifying before a grand jury, got a bunch of folks indicted. I guess one of the names of folks who was indicted was Victor Greger, according to this article. He was a former Argent executive. But then when Crespo himself went to testify, he was set to testify in June 83. And they got to him before then and he never testified. So, he’s another kind of missing person they suspect could be in the barrel. But the article thought the most likely candidate was a guy named Johnny Pappas. I don’t know if you know him at all. Yeah, I don’t know the story of that. Okay. So, this is a Chicago native guy who was involved in some of the Argent Corporation casino work. And he was, I guess by the 70s, late 70s, he was managing this resort on the northern part of Lake Mead called Echo Bay Resort, which was an Argent Corporation Resort. [9:00]And it’s closed now. It’s not there anymore. It used to be like a hotel and a boat launch. And so he was at the lake at different times. He also owned a boat on Lake Mead. And so in 1976, the day he disappeared, his wife told authorities basically that he went to meet this guy at a restaurant who was interested in buying his boat at Lake Mead. And so they think it could have been a ruse set up by outfit folks luring him basically down to the lake to show him his boat. And then they knock him off and take him out on his own dang boat and drop him in the lake. The motive is a little less clear in this case, but it was around that time when stuff was coming out about the Argent Corporation and the skimming. And they could have just thought he was a liability, might be set to talk or something. Yeah, those are the three that I read about anyway. He just disappeared after this meeting to go sell his boat. Yeah, they found that theory makes sense. They found his car parked in the circus casino parking lot on the strip the next day. And yeah, he’s just gone, disappeared. [10:01]I’ll be darned. I hadn’t heard that story. That is a pretty likely scenario. Say, hey, I’ll drive and let’s run down there and let’s see that boat. I got the money right here. You show the guy a bunch of money and he’ll drop all caution. It’ll go to the wind. That’s how they do it. and got him isolated then. [10:18]Yeah. And maybe it’s a last minute deal. So nobody really knows who he’s meeting and where he’s going and that he’s even going. So that’s, that’s a classic in the mob. Yeah. Apparently he told his wife he was going to go sell his boat, but that’s about it. Yeah. I’ll be darned. Yeah. The, as Lake Mead’s gone down, has there been any other bodies or any other things that have been found out there recently? Yeah, there’s been some strange things turned up. One is a sort of a World War II era airplane, honestly, started coming out of the water. But that was known about for some time. You could see it, I guess, from aerial photos. But other bodies, yeah, there’s a few other bodies, just skeletons, nothing in barrels and no gunshot wounds. And so, people just, I think authorities have identified most of those and suspect they were just drowning victims, unfortunate boating accidents and whatnot. But nothing like this body in a barrel. I think they’ve been trying to identify that body. There’s lots of DNA evidence, right? You got still a pretty intact body. But the problem is back in that era, I guess they didn’t have the DNA database to be matching with. Yeah. So, it’s not borne a lot of fruit. I think it’s still an open case, honestly. Really? The chance they have is if one of that guy’s descendants goes to something like 23andMe and then does that. And I know they’ve come up with a deal where they can start running an unknown DNA through those… [11:44]Files and see if you can come up with a connection and then go back and say, okay, where would this guy have ever come across or be in this other person’s family tree, if you will, and then they can eventually get it. That’s fascinating. Amazing. Yeah, it is what they could do. I had a guy that used to be a professional criminal talking about it. He said, I don’t know why anybody does crime today. He said with the DNA and the cameras and the cell phones and all that, he said, there’s just way, way too many ways to get caught. That’s wild. Yeah. Oh boy. Yeah. I watch a lot of crime shows and I see a lot of that stuff. And everybody watches those crime shows. So they know about those tools out there. So first thing, you got to go get a burner phone. If you’re going to go do something, you better go get a burner phone. And then you better dress up in one of those suits in those English police movies, those white hazmat suits and your whole face covered. Crazy, crazy. Yeah. And then go do it. Don’t use your own car. You better go steal a car somewhere. Man, complicated. It’s too hard. Yes. And even then, if they look at you and say, your phone never moved for 24 hours, but yet you were seen over here or over there. How come you didn’t have your phone with you or your car? You parked your car here for 12 hours and then you came back and got it. What were you doing? [13:08]It is just crazy, isn’t it? Yeah. But tell us, what’s the storyline of your book? Don’t give too much away. You want people to buy it. I understand that. But tell the guys the storyline of your book. Sure, yeah. So the storyline is, it starts out with the true events of 2022, right? This headline that there’s a body in a barrel shows up on the shore of Lake Mead. And my main protagonist, who’s sort of made up from my imagination, his name’s Lenny Battaglia. [13:37]The Body in the Barrel [13:33]And he reads this headline. He’s an old time mob associate. He, at one time when he was young, was connected with the outfit, but ended up getting out of it barely. But he reads this headline and starts to get worried because he’s got a barrel with a body in it that’s his victim farther out in the lake. So this one that he reads about is not his. It’s actually his partners who, in my story, the partners loosely based on Frank Collada, actually. [14:01]And so he reads this headline, gets worried, goes out in his little boat to try to move his victim farther out into the lake because he’s concerned that his lake, the lake’s continuing to drop and the kind of the falling lakes acts like a ticking clock in my story in some ways. I think the Sopranos did something like this. They thought somebody was going to come up and buy some farm, and they had said, these guys have to dig this body up and move it. So that is not out of the realm of possibility, is it? No, no. But what is out of the realm of possibility is this old guy in his tiny little boat actually moving the barrel. So he goes out with just a gaff with a hook on it and tries to yank it out with his little outboard motor, and it just won’t budge. The thing’s really heavy. If you know anything about water, stuff under water is really heavy. Really heavy. Yeah. He’s wrestling with it and ends up falling in while he’s trying to pull this barrel farther out. And so it’s a big failure. And while he’s falling in, he has this flashback to the killing, basically. And so the story kind of goes from there, but it’s really focused on how he deals with what he’s done, basically. [15:10]Crime is no mystery from the beginning. it’s not a it’s not a traditional it’s not a traditional police procedural of where who done it yeah it’s not like that it’s more like kind of what is what’s the aftermath what’s the effect of, a terrible crime like this on even the perpetrator yeah yeah and as I said one of my characters is based on Frank Collada who so he was the story takes place in kind of two time frames right we’ve got the, contemporary time frame, but then we got flashbacks to his time at the mob and Frank was his partner in this hit. We’ve also got a character showing up who’s based on Tony Spolatro. I call him Tony Bonucci, named after one of my favorite Italian soccer players. [15:50]But yeah, so we’ve got this connection to the early 80s, late 70s, and then also this kind of contemporary period. And I understand Frank Collado was actually, he recently just died, right he was he did during covid times i think he he already had copd he was already everything he did he you’d see me to have his oxygen on and so he was already weakened then he got covid during uh during covid that’s a shame you know yeah i did some listening to a podcast he was on in researching my book and it was really fascinating to listen to yeah yeah he is he’s and he’s got his there’s a whole book out there that he mainly just told stories about his life during the whole book. It’s amazing. I did one with him and then added some more clips in from that a long time. One of my earlier ones, I got to know him real early because we had the mob con out there. I knew the guy that was getting it going and I went out to the guy that actually Denny Griffin who wrote the books with Frank Collider, wrote several books with Frank Collider and I’d gotten to know Denny and so Denny invited me to come out and do a program at the first mob conference and I met Frank then. I met him and a couple others after that. He was gruff, but he was a good guy. I mean, he was gruff, I’ll tell you. He wasn’t a guy that just, it was hard to joke around with him. Interesting. Okay, interesting. [17:12]Yeah, I got a bit of that vibe from the podcast of him that I was listening to. Yeah, it’s funny. Just genuine Italian Chicago, like to the core. Yeah, he was that. He was born and bred, born and bred from early his childhood. He was a Chicago mobster. There’s no doubt about that. That’s wild. [17:32]Yeah, Denny Griffin’s book was really helpful to me, actually, in my research. Yeah, the battle for Las Vegas in particular was. Yeah, that’s the one I used. Denny was that. Denny’s dead now. I don’t know if you knew that. I did know that, unfortunately. Yeah, I was pretty good friends with Denny. He helped me out a lot when I got started and got me out there. And he gave me for my first documentary, which was about the skimming, a lot about the skimming. He got me several people to interview, lined me up with them and verified, hey, this guy’s okay and work with him. And I flew out to Las Vegas and interviewed a bunch of people and interviewed him too. But he got me an employee of the Best Casino that knew Lefty Rosenthal really well. She gave us some really great sound bites. I get calls today or emails wanting to know if she’s still around. She’s died since. People are still trying to find her to get to interview her. That’s wild. That’s wild. That’s because old Denny Griffin, he was a good guy. He really was. That’s neat. His book was certainly good. Yeah. Interesting. So what else do you want to say about your book before we get out of here? Besides, go out and buy it. Go out and buy it. It’s on Amazon, I’m sure, and I’ll have a link to the Amazon site. I appreciate that. Yeah, it is on Amazon. What do I want to say about it? I guess the other thing to say is it’s got some, I don’t want to give too much away, but gun violence is really a big part of the book. Not only this single mob hit, but also it wraps in. [18:56]This mass shooting in 2017, the one where the guy was a shooter was in the hotel suites up high and he was shooting across the street into that country music festival. So it’s really funny. I compare it to two things, right? I compare it to Casino, which is this famous Scorsese film from that mobster era, which everybody knows about. And actually, Frank Collado was in. He had a cameo in that. Yeah, that’s funny. But then the other thing I compare the book to is Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, which is obviously this sort of towering literary novel. But the parallel is just dealing with this aftermath of violence, right? What happens when you kill somebody and what’s the sort of dealing with guilt and fear and the consequences. [19:44]Exploring Themes of Violence [19:40]So I’d say those are the sort of things I point to as parallels for the book. I don’t know. There’s a lot more to say. Like you’ve said, it’s grounded in true life crime, but it’s also definitely fiction. I’ve made up the better part of it. Yeah. [19:54]All right. Aaron Mead. The book is Body in the Barrel. Aaron, I really appreciate you coming on the show. And guys, I’ll have links to this book down below. Yeah, thank you so much for having me. It’s been a pleasure meeting you and hearing some of your stories. And I’m enjoying your podcast. And it’s been a privilege to be on here. So thank you. Okay. We like to hear that. Thanks a lot, Aaron. [20:17]Yeah, thank you. Okay. Okay. I’ll do a little extra here in a minute. I just want to tell you something. When I went to law school at the police department and my favorite class was water law and I did my, you have to do a 50 page publishable paper to get out of law school. I did mine on Western water law and it was just, I was fascinated by that Western water law and all the things that go into that, the Rio Grande Pact and all the different political entities that are trying to use that water and how they use it. And then how the EPA rules and figured in on using water out West. And the fact that out West, they treated water like they treated gold or some other mineral. If you found the source, you owned it. Whereas they had riparian interest in [21:06]The Complexities of Water Law [21:03]laws back East here, where you have plenty of water. You can use all the water you want as long as you don’t reduce it. But nobody owns that source of water. [21:12]If it’s a big source, it’s just a fascinating topic. Yeah, it is a bit of the Wild West, like applies to water out West. It’s that first in time, first in right thing. It’s pretty crazy. The Colorado River especially is so complicated. You got seven, seven states take water from it. You got the federal government running the dams there. You’ve got Mexico that takes a portion of it. You’ve got this whole hundred year history of law layered on top of each other. And even today, the rules on how the water gets distributed are about to expire in this year. And so we’re trying to come up with new rules. And it’s just so tough because… [21:49]There’s less water in the river than there used to be, and so the old agreements don’t quite work out, and we’re having to take reductions, and, you know, who takes what? It’s just sort of a big mess, honestly. We’re fighting over it. I wouldn’t be surprised if we end up in court, honestly. But that would be not a good outcome, but it seems potentially likely. Yeah. There’s a judge I heard say once that, you better make a deal outside of my courtroom. If you come into my courtroom, my decision is not going to hurt everybody’s feelings with my decision. Yeah. And inevitably, like the folks, the special masters or whatever the justices are that are making the decisions, they don’t know as much about water as we do. If we can’t work it out, it’s going to happen. I know. And there are just so many pressures that are on it. And it’s tough. And plus, one thing we haven’t mentioned is a huge growth in population over the last 20, 30 years out there. It’s true. Yeah, it’s true. Yes, unbelievable how many people have moved to Phoenix and Albuquerque and Las Vegas, especially Las Vegas, but just being such a huge growth in population out. And before it was desert that nobody really, they didn’t live, they didn’t want to live out there. [22:55]It’s true. Yeah. And surprisingly, like in a lot of these cities, actually, the demand for water has not increased. Like in Las Vegas, it’s actually gone down. Oh, really? They have done an incredible job of conserving water. Same in Los Angeles. The demands for water have gone down despite the population growth. The thing that makes it challenging is that the whole pie is shrinking and it’s the agricultural use that’s the highest. I think it’s something like 85% or 80% of the water in the Colorado Basin is agriculture. And so, those are the things you’re going to need to find conservation there, which is harder. [23:30]Like those Israelis did, it was something called drip irrigation where they used, they were more skillful in the way they used their water in their fields down in the desert. Yeah, and some of the folks that’s been, some of the agricultural folks have been converting to that kind of irrigation for quite some time now. So, it’s like we’re wringing out every sponge we got and running out of options. But, yeah, we’ll figure it out one way or the other here. Yeah, I’m sure we will. This is America, after all. [23:59]Or is it still America? It’s hard to know. Yeah, it’s hard to know. We’re going down that path. Looking a little different these days. Yes, it is. Yeah. Oh, my God. Okay, Aaron, I really appreciate it. I’ll get in touch with you whenever I send an email with the links after I put them up. It’ll be, I don’t know. It’ll probably be a month or more before I get it up. Sure. I stay way ahead. I’ve got quite a few kind of scheduled up for the next two weeks now or three. Smart. Two weeks now, one just went up today. So I put it up, video, I put them up on Sunday evening, and then the audio comes out like 4 o’clock in the morning on Monday morning. Okay. Don’t ask me why. I just started doing that. Yeah. No worries. It gets ahead of everybody. Then they can see it. Hey, I’ve got a question for you, if you don’t, if you don’t mind. No. Do you know about any contemporary organized crime activity in Las Vegas? Is there still stuff going on or is it? I don’t. I really don’t. Yeah. Okay. [24:59]Trying to think of a source for you. I’ll check with a source for you. Okay. I know it’s not Midwest folks from your era, but yeah. Yeah, no, probably something up there out at Los Angeles and people that moved out there a generation ago and stayed under the radar. And then, of course, international. Yeah. Those like Russians and people like that out of Phoenix or in Los Angeles, both. Anyhow, I’ll check on that. Okay. Yeah. If you think of something, that’d be great. I’d be interested. Okay. Okay. I will. All right. Thank you. Thank you again. Take care. All right. Bye-bye. Can you go ahead and do, can you exit the meeting? I’m going to do a little ending thing here. I will. Yeah. [25:40]That was interesting, folks. I did Waterlaw in, well, that was interesting, folks. I really liked Aaron and I think his Body in the Barrel book is going to be pretty darn good. [25:53]Concluding Thoughts on Crime and History [25:50]So I’d recommend you try it. I haven’t actually read it myself. I’ve read excerpts from it. I’ve got it here. I need to sit down and take some time and read it. I like when they base it on the real life people and some people that I know something about. It’s kind of like hearing stories about your hometown. Oh, yeah, I know that guy. Oh, yeah, I remember when that happened. And it’s an interesting thing, the lowering of Lake Mead. He and I, he’s a water engineer, and he and I talked a little bit more about it. I find it a fascinating topic, that Western water law and Western water rights and how that all works. It’s different than back east where we have plenty of water. So don’t forget, I’ve got videos on Amazon Prime for rent. Just use my name and mafia, Gary Jenkins Mafia on Amazon Prime, and you’ll find them. And I’ve got books there. Do the same thing. Gary Jenkins Mafia books. I’ve got three books on Amazon and I’ve got them on my website. And I always appreciate when people make comments on my YouTube channel or on my Gangland Wire podcast page. We’re just here to report mob history. That’s all we want to do is report mob history. And in this case, we got a fictional book that’s reporting mob history based on real mob history. I’ll do that every once in a while, too. [27:07]So thanks a lot, guys. I always appreciate doing this show. It’s a way to end my life out, if you will. I’m down to that last quarter, maybe down to the last two minutes one of these days, but we’ll get there. Thanks a lot, guys.

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Episode Overview: Dlaczego Kłamiemy (Why We Lie) This episode explores vocabulary related to lying (kłamstwo), truth (prawda), trust (zaufanie), and human behavior (zachowanie człowieka) in Polish. We dive into how to discuss deception, honesty, social masks, and the complex reasons people hide the truth – all in practical, everyday Polish.   Welcome to the Learn Polish Podcast – your immersive gateway to mastering Polish through real conversations, cultural insights, and practical everyday language. Each episode blends authentic Polish dialogue with clear English explanations, helping you build vocabulary naturally while exploring Polish psychology, social dynamics, and human behavior topics. Whether you're a complete beginner or advancing your skills, join us as we make learning Polish engaging, practical, and fun. From lying (kłamstwo) to truth (prawda), we cover the phrases you actually need for deeper conversations. Find more episodes, lesson materials, and resources at www.learnpolishpodcast.com. You can also find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Rumble. Looking for virtual assistance? Visit va.world. Join our school groups – links in the show notes. Need lessons in Polish or Spanish from Ania? Check the links for both audio and video content.   English Polish Pronunciation Example Usage Lie (noun) Kłamstwo kwahm-STVO To jest kłamstwo. (This is a lie.) Lie (verb) Kłamać KWA-mach On kłamie. (He is lying.) Liar Kłamca KWAHM-tsah On jest kłamcą. (He is a liar.) Truth Prawda PRAHV-dah Mów prawdę. (Tell the truth.) True Prawdziwy prahv-DZEE-vih Prawdziwa historia. (True story.) False Fałszywy fow-SHIH-vih Fałszywe informacje. (False information.) Trust Zaufanie zow-FAH-nyeh Mam zaufanie. (I have trust.) Distrust Nieufność nyeh-uf-NOSHCH Nieufność do ludzi. (Distrust of people.) Honesty Uczciwość oo-CHCHEEV-oshch Cenię uczciwość. (I value honesty.) Dishonesty Nieuczciwość nyeh-oo-CHCHEEV-oshch Nieuczciwość boli. (Dishonesty hurts.) Deception Oszustwo oh-SOOST-vo To było oszustwo. (That was deception.) Deceive Oszukiwać o-soo-KEE-vach On oszukuje. (He deceives.) Secret Sekret SEH-kret To mój sekret. (This is my secret.) Hide (verb) Ukrywać oo-KRIH-vach Ukrywam prawdę. (I hide the truth.) Mask Maska MAH-skah Nosimy maski. (We wear masks.) Face Twarz tfarsh Prawdziwa twarz. (True face.) Behavior Zachowanie za-kho-VAH-nyeh Dziwne zachowanie. (Strange behavior.) Action Działanie dzyah-WAH-nyeh Twoje działania. (Your actions.) Reaction Reakcja reh-AK-tsya Reakcja na kłamstwo. (Reaction to the lie.) Emotion Emocja eh-MO-tsya Ukrywać emocje. (Hide emotions.) Feeling Uczucie oo-CHOO-tseh Prawdziwe uczucia. (True feelings.) Thought Myśl mishl Moje myśli. (My thoughts.) Belief Przekonanie psheh-ko-NAH-nyeh Moje przekonania. (My beliefs.) Opinion Opinia o-PEE-nya Twoja opinia. (Your opinion.) Judgment Osąd O-soont Nie osądzaj. (Don't judge.) Guilt Wina / Poczucie winy VEE-nah / po-CHOO-tseh VEE-nih Czuję winę. (I feel guilt.) Shame Wstyd vstit To wstydliwe. (It's shameful.) Fear Strach strakh Strach przed prawdą. (Fear of truth.) Shame (verb) Wstydzić się vsti-DZEECH sheh Wstydzę się. (I'm ashamed.) Protect Chronić HRO-neech Chronię siebie. (I protect myself.) Defense Obrona ob-RO-nah Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.) Mechanism Mechanizm meh-KHAH-nizm Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.) Reason Powód PO-voot Jaki powód? (What reason?) Purpose Cel tsel Jaki cel? (What purpose?) Intention Zamiar ZAH-myahr Mój zamiar. (My intention.) Motive Motyw MO-tif Ukryty motyw. (Hidden motive.) Benefit Korzyść KO-zishch Jaka korzyść? (What benefit?) Advantage Zaleta zah-LEH-tah Zaleta kłamstwa. (Advantage of lying.) Disadvantage Wada / Niedogodność VAH-dah / nyeh-dog-OD-noshch Wada kłamstwa. (Disadvantage of lying.) Consequence Konsekwencja kon-seh-KVEN-tsya Konsekwencje kłamstw. (Consequences of lies.) Result Wynik VIH-nik Wynik działania. (Result of action.) Evidence Dowód DO-voot Brak dowodów. (No evidence.) Proof Dówód / Potwierdzenie do-Voot / pot-vyer-DZEN-yeh Potrzebuję dowodu. (I need proof.) Doubt Wątpliwość vont-PLEEV-oshch Mam wątpliwości. (I have doubts.) Suspicion Podejrzenie po-deh-ZHEN-yeh Moje podejrzenia. (My suspicions.) Accusation Oskarżenie o-skar-ZHEN-yeh Fałszywe oskarżenie. (False accusation.) Forgiveness Wybaczenie vih-bah-CHEN-yeh Proszę o wybaczenie. (I ask for forgiveness.) Apology Przeprosiny psheh-pro-SEE-nih Moje przeprosiny. (My apologies.) Admit Przyznać się pshi-ZNAHCH sheh Przyznaję się. (I admit.) Deny Zaprzeczać zah-PSHEH-chach On zaprzecza. (He denies.) Confess Wyznać vih-ZNAHCH Wyznaję prawdę. (I confess the truth.) Expose Odsłonić / Ujawnić od-SWO-neech / oo-YAV-neech Odsłonić prawdę. (Expose the truth.) Reveal Ujawnić oo-YAV-neech Ujawnić sekret. (Reveal the secret.) Discover Odkryć od-KRIHCH Odkryć kłamstwo. (Discover the lie.) Realize Zdać sobie sprawę / Uświadomić sobie ZDAHCH SOH-byeh SPRAH-veh / oo-shvah-DO-meech SOH-byeh Zdałem sobie sprawę. (I realized.) Understand Rozumieć ro-ZOO-myech Rozumiem dlaczego. (I understand why.) Accept Akceptować ak-tsep-TO-vach Akceptuję prawdę. (I accept the truth.) Change Zmiana ZMYAH-nah Czas na zmianę. (Time for change.) Growth Rozwój roz-VOOY Osobisty rozwój. (Personal growth.) Self Ja / Siebie yah / SHEH-byeh Moje prawdziwe ja. (My true self.) Ego Ego EH-go Moje ego. (My ego.) Identity Tożsamość toh-shah-MOSHCH Moja tożsamość. (My identity.) Image Wizerunek vee-zeh-ROO-nek Publiczny wizerunek. (Public image.) Reputation Reputacja re-poo-TA-tsya Moja reputacja. (My reputation.) Social Społeczny spo-WECH-nih Normy społeczne. (Social norms.) Society Społeczeństwo spo-weh-CHEN-stvo W naszym społeczeństwie. (In our society.) Culture Kultura kool-TOO-rah Kultura kłamstwa. (Culture of lying.) Relationship Relacja / Związek re-LA-tsya / ZVYON-zek Relacje z ludźmi. (Relationships with people.) Communication Komunikacja ko-moo-nee-KA-tsya Sztuka komunikacji. (Art of communication.) Conversation Rozmowa roz-MO-vah Szczera rozmowa. (Honest conversation.) Silence Cisza CHEE-shah Niekomfortowa cisza. (Uncomfortable silence.) Speak Mówić MOO-veech Mów prawdę. (Speak the truth.) Listen Słuchać SWOO-hach Słuchaj uważnie. (Listen carefully.) Hear Słyszeć SWIH-sheh Słyszę cię. (I hear you.) See Widzieć VEE-dyech Widzę prawdę. (I see the truth.) Look Patrzeć PAH-tcheh Patrz na mnie. (Look at me.) Watch Obserwować ob-ser-VO-vach Obserwuję zachowanie. (I watch behavior.) Notice Zauważyć zow-NAH-vihch Zauważyłem kłamstwo. (I noticed the lie.) Recognize Rozpoznać roz-POZ-nach Rozpoznać kłamcę. (Recognize the liar.) Remember Pamiętać pah-MYEN-tach Pamiętam prawdę. (I remember the truth.) Forget Zapomnieć zah-POM-nyech Zapomnieć kłamstwo. (Forget the lie.) Forgive Wybaczyć vih-BAH-chih Wybaczam ci. (I forgive you.) Trust (verb) Ufać OO-fach Ufam ci. (I trust you.) Believe Wierzyć VYEH-zihch Wierzę w ciebie. (I believe in you.) Doubt (verb) Wątpić VONT-peech Wątpię w to. (I doubt it.) Question Kwestionować / Pytać kves-tyo-NO-vach / PIH-tach Kwestionować wszystko. (Question everything.) Answer Odpowiedź od-PO-vyesh Szczera odpowiedź. (Honest answer.) Ask Pytać PIH-tach Pytaj o prawdę. (Ask about the truth.) Tell Powiedzieć po-VYEH-dyech Powiedz prawdę. (Tell the truth.) Say Mówić / Powiedzieć MOO-veech / po-VYEH-dyech Co chcesz powiedzieć? (What do you want to say?) Mean Znaczyć ZNAH-chih Co to znaczy? (What does it mean?) Explain Wyjaśnić vih-YASH-neech Wyjaśnij mi. (Explain to me.) Understand (noun) Zrozumienie zro-zoo-MYEN-yeh Brak zrozumienia. (Lack of understanding.) Misunderstanding Nieporozumienie nyeh-po-ro-zoo-MYEN-yeh To nieporozumienie. (This is a misunderstanding.) Conflict Konflikt KON-flikt Konflikt z prawdą. (Conflict with truth.) Resolution Rozwiązanie roz-vy-ZA-nyeh Rozwiązanie problemu. (Resolution of the problem.) Peace Spokój SPO-kooy Wewnętrzny spokój. (Inner peace.) Harmony Harmonia har-MO-nya Harmonia z prawdą. (Harmony with truth.) Authentic Autentyczny ow-ten-TIH-nih Autentyczny człowiek. (Authentic person.) Genuine Prawdziwy / Szczery prahv-DZEE-vih / SHCHEH-rih Szczery człowiek. (Genuine person.) Sincere Szczery SHCHEH-rih Szczere przeprosiny. (Sincere apologies.) Fake Fałszywy / Sztuczny fow-SHIH-vih / SHTOOCH-nih Fałszywy uśmiech. (Fake smile.) Real Prawdziwy / Rzeczywisty prahv-DZEE-vih / zheh-CHIH-vistih Prawdziwa twarz. (Real face.) Natural Naturalny nah-too-RAHL-nih Naturalne zachowanie. (Natural behavior.) Artificial Sztuczny SHTOOCH-nih Sztuczny świat. (Artificial world.) Deep Głęboki gwem-BO-kee Głęboka prawda. (Deep truth.) Surface Powierzchnia / Powierzchowny po-vyer-HNYAH / po-vyer-HHOV-nih Powierzchowna prawda. (Surface truth.) Complex Złożony ZWO-zho-nih Złożona sytuacja. (Complex situation.) Simple Prosty PRO-stih Prosta prawda. (Simple truth.) Complicated Skomplikowany skom-plee-KO-vah-nih Skomplikowana relacja. (Complicated relationship.) Clear Jasny YAH-snih Jasna sprawa. (Clear matter.) Confused Zmieszany zmyeh-SHAH-nih Jestem zmieszany. (I'm confused.) Certain Pewny PEHV-nih Jestem pewny. (I'm certain.) Uncertain Niepewny nyeh-PEHV-nih Jestem niepewny. (I'm uncertain.) Sure Pewny / Na pewno PEHV-nih / nah PEHV-no Na pewno? (For sure?) Maybe Może MO-zheh Może tak, może nie. (Maybe yes, maybe no.) Probably Prawdopodobnie prahv-do-POD-ob-nyeh Prawdopodobnie tak. (Probably yes.) Possibly Możliwie MOZH-li-vyeh Wszystko jest możliwe. (Everything is possible.) Impossible Niemożliwe nyeh-mozh-LI-vyeh To niemożliwe. (That's impossible.) Possible Możliwe mozh-LI-vyeh To możliwe. (That's possible.) Right Prawo / Prawidłowy / Słuszny PRAH-vo / prah-vee-DWO-vih / SWOOCH-nih Masz rację. (You're right.) Wrong Zło / Nieprawidłowy / Błędny zwo / nyeh-prah-vee-DWO-vih / BWEN-dnih Masz błąd. (You're wrong.) Correct Poprawny po-PRAHV-nih Poprawna odpowiedź. (Correct answer.) Incorrect Niepoprawny nyeh-po-PRAHV-nih Niepoprawna informacja. (Incorrect information.) Good Dobry DO-brih Dobry człowiek. (Good person.) Bad Zły zwih Zły uczynek. (Bad deed.) Moral Moralny mo-RAHL-nih Moralny dylemat. (Moral dilemma.) Immoral Niemoralny nyeh-mo-RAHL-nih Niemooralne zachowanie. (Immoral behavior.) Ethical Etyczny eh-TIH-ch-nih Etyczna decyzja. (Ethical decision.) Unethical Nieetyczny nyeh-eh-TIH-ch-nih Nieetyczne postępowanie. (Unethical conduct.) Legal Legalny leh-GAHL-nih Legalne działanie. (Legal action.) Illegal Nielegalny nyeh-leh-GAHL-nih Nielegalne działanie. (Illegal action.) Allowed Dozwolone doz-vo-LO-neh To jest dozwolone. (This is allowed.) Forbidden Zabronione zah-bro-NEE-oneh To jest zabronione. (This is forbidden.) Permission Pozwolenie poz-vo-LEN-yeh Mam pozwolenie. (I have permission.) Prohibition Zakaz ZAH-kahs Zakaz kłamstwa. (Prohibition of lying.) Rule Zasada zah-SAH-dah Zasada uczciwości. (Rule of honesty.) Exception Wyjątek vih-YON-tek Wyjątek od reguły. (Exception to the rule.) Norm Norma NOR-mah Społeczna norma. (Social norm.) Standard Standard STAN-dahrt Wysoki standard. (High standard.) Expectation Oczekiwanie o-cheh-kee-VAH-nyeh Twoje oczekiwania. (Your expectations.) Pressure Presja PREH-shah Presja społeczna. (Social pressure.) Stress Stres strehs Stres przed kłamstwem. (Stress before lying.) Anxiety Lęk / Niepokój wenk / nyeh-PO-kooy Lęk przed prawdą. (Anxiety about truth.) Comfort Komfort KOM-fort Strefa komfortu. (Comfort zone.) Discomfort Dyskomfort / Niekonfort dis-KOM-fort / nyeh-kom-FORT Poczucie dyskomfortu. (Feeling of discomfort.) Safety Bezpieczeństwo beh-pyeh-CHEHN-stvo Poczucie bezpieczeństwa. (Feeling of safety.) Danger Niebezpieczeństwo nyeh-beh-pyeh-CHEHN-stvo Niebezpieczeństwo prawdy. (Danger of truth.) Risk Ryzyko RIH-zih-ko Ryzyko kłamstwa. (Risk of lying.) Reward Nagroda nah-GRO-dah Nagroda za prawdę. (Reward for truth.) Punishment Kara KAH-rah Kara za kłamstwo. (Punishment for lying.) Consequence Konsekwencja kon-seh-KVEN-tsya Konsekwencje działania. (Consequences of action.) Cause Przyczyna pshih-CHIH-nah Przyczyna kłamstwa. (Cause of lying.) Effect Efekt / Skutek EH-fekt / SKOO-tek Efekt uboczny. (Side effect.) Reason Powód PO-voot Główny powód. (Main reason.) Excuse Wymówka vih-MOOF-kah Słaba wymówka. (Weak excuse.) Justification Uzasadnienie oo-zah-sahd-NYEN-yeh Uzasadnienie kłamstwa. (Justification of lying.) Rationalization Racjonalizacja rah-tsy-o-nah-li-ZA-tsya Racjonalizacja zachowania. (Rationalization of behavior.) Denial Zaprzeczenie zah-PSHEH-cheh-nyeh Zaprzeczenie rzeczywistości. (Denial of reality.) Projection Projekcja pro-YEK-tsya Projekcja winy. (Projection of guilt.) Rationalization Racjonalizacja rah-tsy-o-nah-li-ZA-tsya Mechanizm obronny. (Defense mechanism.)     Polish English To jest kłamstwo. This is a lie. Mów prawdę. Speak the truth. Mam zaufanie. I have trust. On kłamie. He is lying. Ukrywam prawdę. I hide the truth. Chronię siebie. I protect myself. Dlaczego kłamiemy? Why do we lie? Jaki powód? What reason? Jaka korzyść? What benefit? Rozumiem dlaczego. I understand why. Wybaczam ci. I forgive you. Ufam ci. I trust you. Prawdziwa twarz. True face. Mechanizm obronny. Defense mechanism. Społeczna norma. Social norm. Presja społeczna. Social pressure. Strefa komfortu. Comfort zone. Osobisty rozwój. Personal growth. Szczera rozmowa. Honest conversation. Czas na zmianę. Time for change.

A former Hollywood actor recently made a splash, sort of, in the Christian digital world when he announced his support for "annihilationism." It's a word many are likely unfamiliar with. So what is this view? And does it make sense of the biblical witness?Resources:Hell Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents Eternal Punishment - Christopher W. Morgan (editor), Robert A. Peterson (editor)

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Ever wondered why Catholics believe sin still has consequences even after forgiveness in Confession? In this episode, we dive deep into the Church's teaching on temporal punishment — what it means, why it matters, and how God's mercy and justice work together. Discover how confession wipes away guilt but not always the damage left behind, and how we can heal that through prayer, penance, and love. Father Christopher Trummer, a moral theologian, joins Dive Deep.

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8 Passengers had 2.5 million subscribers and a billion views. Six children filmed five days a week for eight years. The product was the children.Part 3 of "The Good Mother" examines the family vlogging industry through the Ruby Franke case — what happens when childhood becomes content, when children become products, when algorithms reward access to their worst moments.The Franke children were paid ten dollars per video. They were given vacations as compensation — vacations funded by their labor. Shari Franke later described the house as "more like a set than a home."The content that performed best? Conflict. Punishment. Humiliation. The algorithm rewarded cruelty.Shari testified before the Utah Senate in October 2024: "There is never, ever a good reason for posting your children online for money or fame. There is no such thing as a moral or ethical family vlogger."Then: "Family vlogging ruined my innocence long before Ruby committed a crime."Kevin Franke watched raw footage for the Hulu documentary and said: "There will not be a single family content creator who watches that and does not cringe. Because that is representative of every single one of them."The warning signs were on camera for years. A teenager on a beanbag for seven months. A six-year-old denied lunch. Viewers called CPS. Nothing changed.Utah is now considering legislation requiring parents to set aside earnings in trust for children featured in content. California and Illinois have similar laws.The Franke children's faces are now blurred in documentaries. A protection they never had while being monetized.This episode examines the economics and psychology of family vlogging — and why children cannot consent to having their childhood made public.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #8Passengers #FamilyVlogging #ChildInfluencer #ShariHildebrandt #Momfluencer #ChildExploitation #Kidfluencer #TrueCrime #ChildInfluencerLaws

8 Passengers had a billion views. Six children filmed five days a week from birth. Milestones were content. Punishments were content. Worst moments got the most views.Part 3 of "The Good Mother" examines the business underneath the Ruby Franke case: what happens when children become products, when childhood becomes content, when privacy is traded before a child understands the cost.The Franke children were paid ten dollars per video. Family vacations were compensation — except the vacations were funded by content featuring the children. Circular labor. Their childhood was the product.Shari Franke testified before the Utah Senate in October 2024. Her statement was blunt: "There is never, ever a good reason for posting your children online for money or fame. There is no such thing as a moral or ethical family vlogger."Then: "Family vlogging ruined my innocence long before Ruby committed a crime."The criminal abuse came later. The exploitation started from the beginning.Kevin Franke watched raw footage for the Hulu documentary and said: "There will not be a single family content creator who watches that and does not cringe. Because that is representative of every single one of them."This episode examines the economics of family vlogging: how algorithms reward access to children's private moments, how business models create perverse incentives, why children cannot consent to having their lives made public.Utah is now considering legislation requiring earnings be set aside in trust for children featured in content. The Franke children's faces are now blurred in documentaries — a protection they never had while being monetized.Not every family vlogger is Ruby Franke. But every family vlogger makes a choice to monetize childhood before children can understand what they're giving up.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RubyFranke #8Passengers #ChildInfluencer #FamilyVlogging #ShariHildebrandt #Momfluencer #ChildExploitation #Kidfluencer #TrueCrime #ChildInfluencerLaws

What do kids actually think about being disciplined?In Episode 114 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis sits down with daughters Abbie and Elli to discuss their childhood experience growing up in a home with clear expectations and consistent discipline.They share real stories about:Moments they got in trouble growing upThe difference between punishment and loving disciplineWhy parents must establish standards in the homeHow discipline actually restored relationshipsWhy discipline helped build respect for authority and God's WordThis episode kicks off a deeper series exploring how biblical discipline helps raise strong, responsible children in a chaotic world.(00:00) Kids Naturally Test Boundaries(01:30) Why Parents Must Establish Standards(03:10) Funny Childhood Moments Getting in Trouble(05:02) Punishment vs Loving Discipline(07:08) Why Discipline Restores Relationships(09:12) Teaching Respect for Authority(11:04) Consistency in Parenting(13:18) Why Parents Must Lead First(15:20) Preparing for the Discipline Series

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AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new law in Senegal that targets homosexuality.

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Bayer Stalemate Strategy, Rand Paul on Vaccine Liability Shield, Katie Asher, Faith & Consciousness, Aquilegia Vulgaris, Food Stamp Punishment, Julian Hagmann, Caring Professionals, Home Care, The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/bayer-stalemate-strategy-rand-paul-on-vaccine-liability-shield-katie-asher-faith-consciousness-aquilegia-vulgaris-autistic-barbie-julian-hagmann-the-psychology-of-conspiracy-theories-and-mor/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

This week we discuss both punishment and seasonal rites. We talk about the importance of these, how they're used within the nation, and even create a few of our own. We even add some extra tribal and personal flair to how they can be enacted. Thanks for Listening!Want to show us some love? Support us at: ko-fi.com/rageacrosstheinternetWant to Talk to us?Website:  Rage Across the InternetJoin the Forums to get the Code for our discord and come chat with us!Email: rageacrosspodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @rageacrossFacebook: Rage Across the InternetWe've got a YouTube too, check it Right HereSeason 6's Theme: Swirling Storm @royaltyfreeaudiovault 

In this episode of the ‪@TheBhagavataPodcast‬ , HG Bhrigupada Dasa speaks with HH Krishna Kshetra Swami about “Punishment and Reward of Kali” (Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 1.17). Through the encounter of King Parīkṣit with Kali, the Cow (Earth), and the Bull (Dharma), the discussion explores the symbolism of Kali-yuga and the ethical dilemma of punishment and mercy when evil surrenders. The episode also connects this classical narrative with contemporary issues such as public deception (misinformation and the crisis of truth) and animal ethics. Released on February 27, 2026. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.17 Punishment and Reward of Kali: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/1/17/

President Trump said this weekend that the United States demands the total, unconditional surrender of Iran. Then he said that a surrender might be whatever Donald Trump decides it to be. Senator Lindsey Graham says the Trump administration is already planning its next hit for Cuba. But does that mean the Iran war will end quickly, without democratic rights for the Iranian people? What are the goals exactly? Our guests discuss it. In studio: Hein Goemans, Ph.D., professor of political science and director of the Peter D. Watson Center for Conflict and Cooperation at the University of Rochester, author of “War and Punishment,” and co-author of "Leaders and International Conflict" Randy Stone, Ph.D., professor of political science and director of the Skalny Center for Polish and Central European Studies at the University of Rochester; and author of "Controlling Institutions," "Lending Credibility," and "Satellites and Commissars" ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly crime report // Jeff McCausland on the appointing of a new leader in Iran and continued US strikes in the Middle East // Jill Schlesinger on a tumultuous market and rising oil prices // Charlie Commentary on constant spending in Olympia // Taurean Small on a Republican retreat in Miami this week // Gee Scott on NFL free agency

Qiyamah E18 Types of Punishment by Radio Islam

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In today's episode we discuss:Why food boundaries are biblical protectionWhat Genesis 9:3 teaches about real foodWhy Psalm 104 shows celebration is part of God's designThe biological reality of ultra-processed addictionHow marketing slogans like “can't eat just one” reveal the truthHow to practically shift from man's food to God's foodWhy stewardship is worship, not punishmentScriptures referenced:Genesis 9:3Psalm 104:14–151 Corinthians 6:121 Corinthians 6:19–201 Timothy 4:4Want structure, coaching, and community?Join my next FASTer Way round here: $50 Off Monday's Round I am always love to connect with you!Don't hesitate to reach out!Personal Instagram: @racheljmitchellPodcast Instagram: @livingonmissionpodEmail: rachel@racheljmitchell.comJoin my 21 Day Metabolic Reset

A hard-hitting exposé of how methadone clinics fail people in recovery—and an urgent, unapologetic case for their abolition.  Methadone is a life-saving medication. But the current system for obtaining it—the opioid treatment program, commonly known as the methadone clinic—is punitive, unjust, and often humiliating. In this eye-opening book Liquid Handcuffs: Policing and Punishment in Methadone Clinics and the Future of Opioid Addiction Treatment (North Atlantic Books, 2026), social worker and journalist Helen Redmond takes readers inside the hidden world of methadone clinics, exposing the “culture of cruelty” that polices, punishes, and profits from those they're meant to serve. Through patient stories and extensive interviews with methadone users and clinic workers, Redmond weaves a compelling argument against the current clinic system. She provides a detailed history of how methadone was first developed and why the current system for dispensing methadone arose in the U.S., tracing its entanglement with the carceral system and the “War on Drugs” as well as private equity firms and tech companies. She details the numerous barriers to enter and remain and treatment, as well as standard practices that shame and discriminate against patients, such as restrictions on take-home doses; daily attendance requirements; regular urine testing; and threats of cutting off medication for any infraction of clinic rules. She also explores the nuances of resistance to methadone clinics within communities of color, unpacking the political, racial, and cultural circumstances behind the opposition to methadone. Redmond persuasively makes the case for removing police agencies like the DEA from clinic administration, and shows how a transition to provider-prescribed pharmacy pickup, along with other tools of harm reduction such as safe-supply and peer-support services, would restore dignity to patients struggling with addiction—and save thousands of lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

ADHD is not a motivation problem. It is a skills and systems problem. Parenting a child with ADHD and executive function challenges can feel like living inside a never-ending loop of forgotten water bottles, missing homework, and mornings that go off the rails. It is easy to assume kids are not listening, not trying, or do not care. In this conversation, Gabriele and ADHD expert and parent coach Cindy Goldrich zoom out from "he is just lazy" and "she should know better by now" and look at what is really going on in the brain. Cindy explains executive function as "how you do what you intend to do," and why challenges in this area are about skills, not character. Together, they explore what it means to believe that kids do well when they can—and how that belief changes the questions we ask, the systems we build, and the way we respond when things go sideways. Key Takeaways Executive function is about doing, not knowing. Executive function includes working memory, processing speed, task initiation, planning, organization, emotional regulation, flexibility, and self-talk. It is the "how you do what you intend to do," not how smart you are. You cannot be diagnosed with "executive dysfunction," but it still matters. Executive function is not a DSM diagnosis. It is a description of how the brain manages tasks and emotions—and it can be assessed and supported even without a formal label. ADHD and executive function are deeply connected. If a child has ADHD, they will have executive function challenges by definition. The reverse is not always true, but it explains why "just try harder" never works for ADHD brains. There is no relationship between speed and intelligence. A child can have a very high IQ and very slow processing speed. When adults equate fast responses with intelligence, slower thinkers are often stressed, misunderstood, and underestimated. Stress shrinks the brain's thinking space. Cindy uses the image of a balloon to describe cognitive space. Stress, pressure, and time limits push the air out, making it harder for kids to access the skills they already have. "Kids do well if they can" changes everything. When a child is not following through, curiosity opens the door to problem solving. Blame slams it shut. Patterns are gold for problem solving. "He always" and "she never" are clues that a pattern exists. That is your cue to step back when things are calm and build better systems. Consequences without tools are not helpful. Punishment without skill-building is like asking a chain smoker to quit instantly without support. Boundaries matter, but tools and systems must come first. Inconsistency is part of ADHD. Kids with ADHD may succeed one day and struggle the next. That does not mean they are choosing to fail—their brain, energy, or environment has changed. Parents need compassion too. Many parents of ADHD kids also have ADHD themselves or years of internalized shame. Seeing ADHD as a brain difference creates room for healing on both sides. Free Resource from Cindy Cindy has put together a generous free resource for Complicated Kids listeners: https://ptscoaching.com/free-gifts/?utm_source=complicatedkids&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=freegiftspdf On that page, you will find: The introduction to 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD: Supporting Your Child's Executive Function A curated set of practical PDFs and tools to help you parent with more confidence, clarity, and connection Direct links to support and training for both parents and professionals About Cindy Goldrich Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, is a mental health counselor and internationally recognized expert in ADHD and executive function support. She is the founder of PTS Coaching and the author of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD and ADHD, Executive Function, & Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom. Through her Calm and Connected parent workshops, ADHD Parent Coach Academy, professional trainings, and coaching programs, Cindy has helped thousands of families and educators build calmer, more connected relationships with children who learn and think differently. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet—toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

A hard-hitting exposé of how methadone clinics fail people in recovery—and an urgent, unapologetic case for their abolition.  Methadone is a life-saving medication. But the current system for obtaining it—the opioid treatment program, commonly known as the methadone clinic—is punitive, unjust, and often humiliating. In this eye-opening book Liquid Handcuffs: Policing and Punishment in Methadone Clinics and the Future of Opioid Addiction Treatment (North Atlantic Books, 2026), social worker and journalist Helen Redmond takes readers inside the hidden world of methadone clinics, exposing the “culture of cruelty” that polices, punishes, and profits from those they're meant to serve. Through patient stories and extensive interviews with methadone users and clinic workers, Redmond weaves a compelling argument against the current clinic system. She provides a detailed history of how methadone was first developed and why the current system for dispensing methadone arose in the U.S., tracing its entanglement with the carceral system and the “War on Drugs” as well as private equity firms and tech companies. She details the numerous barriers to enter and remain and treatment, as well as standard practices that shame and discriminate against patients, such as restrictions on take-home doses; daily attendance requirements; regular urine testing; and threats of cutting off medication for any infraction of clinic rules. She also explores the nuances of resistance to methadone clinics within communities of color, unpacking the political, racial, and cultural circumstances behind the opposition to methadone. Redmond persuasively makes the case for removing police agencies like the DEA from clinic administration, and shows how a transition to provider-prescribed pharmacy pickup, along with other tools of harm reduction such as safe-supply and peer-support services, would restore dignity to patients struggling with addiction—and save thousands of lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

A hard-hitting exposé of how methadone clinics fail people in recovery—and an urgent, unapologetic case for their abolition.  Methadone is a life-saving medication. But the current system for obtaining it—the opioid treatment program, commonly known as the methadone clinic—is punitive, unjust, and often humiliating. In this eye-opening book Liquid Handcuffs: Policing and Punishment in Methadone Clinics and the Future of Opioid Addiction Treatment (North Atlantic Books, 2026), social worker and journalist Helen Redmond takes readers inside the hidden world of methadone clinics, exposing the “culture of cruelty” that polices, punishes, and profits from those they're meant to serve. Through patient stories and extensive interviews with methadone users and clinic workers, Redmond weaves a compelling argument against the current clinic system. She provides a detailed history of how methadone was first developed and why the current system for dispensing methadone arose in the U.S., tracing its entanglement with the carceral system and the “War on Drugs” as well as private equity firms and tech companies. She details the numerous barriers to enter and remain and treatment, as well as standard practices that shame and discriminate against patients, such as restrictions on take-home doses; daily attendance requirements; regular urine testing; and threats of cutting off medication for any infraction of clinic rules. She also explores the nuances of resistance to methadone clinics within communities of color, unpacking the political, racial, and cultural circumstances behind the opposition to methadone. Redmond persuasively makes the case for removing police agencies like the DEA from clinic administration, and shows how a transition to provider-prescribed pharmacy pickup, along with other tools of harm reduction such as safe-supply and peer-support services, would restore dignity to patients struggling with addiction—and save thousands of lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

A hard-hitting exposé of how methadone clinics fail people in recovery—and an urgent, unapologetic case for their abolition.  Methadone is a life-saving medication. But the current system for obtaining it—the opioid treatment program, commonly known as the methadone clinic—is punitive, unjust, and often humiliating. In this eye-opening book Liquid Handcuffs: Policing and Punishment in Methadone Clinics and the Future of Opioid Addiction Treatment (North Atlantic Books, 2026), social worker and journalist Helen Redmond takes readers inside the hidden world of methadone clinics, exposing the “culture of cruelty” that polices, punishes, and profits from those they're meant to serve. Through patient stories and extensive interviews with methadone users and clinic workers, Redmond weaves a compelling argument against the current clinic system. She provides a detailed history of how methadone was first developed and why the current system for dispensing methadone arose in the U.S., tracing its entanglement with the carceral system and the “War on Drugs” as well as private equity firms and tech companies. She details the numerous barriers to enter and remain and treatment, as well as standard practices that shame and discriminate against patients, such as restrictions on take-home doses; daily attendance requirements; regular urine testing; and threats of cutting off medication for any infraction of clinic rules. She also explores the nuances of resistance to methadone clinics within communities of color, unpacking the political, racial, and cultural circumstances behind the opposition to methadone. Redmond persuasively makes the case for removing police agencies like the DEA from clinic administration, and shows how a transition to provider-prescribed pharmacy pickup, along with other tools of harm reduction such as safe-supply and peer-support services, would restore dignity to patients struggling with addiction—and save thousands of lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery

About 17 of the 32 people charged with nonimmigration crimes during Operation Midway Blitz have had their cases dropped with no convictions. Regardless, the toll that comes with federal prosecution doesn't just disappear as soon as the case does. In the Loop talks to Jocelyne Robledo, a defendant of one of the 17 failed prosecution cases and with Jon Seidel, Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Struggling with impulsive behaviors and meltdowns? Discover the 5 secret micro habits that build self control in kids and how small daily shifts strengthen executive functioning and emotional regulation. With expertise in Regulation First Parenting™, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge helps families decode dysregulation and build lasting calm. Self control isn't about stronger discipline or more motivation. It's a developmental brain skill built through regulated moments—not punishment. When the nervous system and executive functioning system work together, kids develop the ability to pause, delay gratification, and respond instead of react.It's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brain. In this episode, we unpack the 5 secret micro habits that build self control in kids and how small, daily shifts help children develop real self control—without power struggles.Why does my child lack self control even with consequences?If discipline alone worked, your child would already have self discipline.When parents describe a lack of self control, they're seeing:Impulsive behaviorsExplosive emotionsTrouble waiting or delaying gratificationAvoiding tasks that require focusSelf control depends on a regulated nervous system and strong executive functioning (including working memory, self talk, and emotional control). If either system is offline, your child simply cannot access the skill—yet.Pressure doesn't build capacity. It exposes the gap.

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 484. Praxeology, Property Rights & Bitcoin with Stephan Kinsella | Bitcoin Infinity Show #192. With Knut Svanholm. Recorded Jan. 20, 2026. My shownotes and transcript below. Knut's Shownotes: Stephan Kinsella joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about why praxeology is the hardest science in economics, how Austrian theory explains Bitcoin's unique monetary properties, and whether you can truly own a Bitcoin or merely act as if you do. The conversation covers the foundations of property rights and natural law, the subjective nature of fungibility, and what a hyperbitcoinized future might actually look like. Kinsella and Knut also explore why intellectual property restrictions threaten the very knowledge accumulation that makes humanity richer over time. https://youtu.be/lN9p6ZjCHMY?si=zKXfeG8aqe2eoGfy Segments: 00:00 Welcoming Stephan Kinsella 01:19 Bitcoin and Austrian Economics 05:51 The Importance of Praxeology 11:45 Understanding Human Action and Scarcity 20:50 Hoppe, Mises, Rand, Rothbard 27:29 Means and Ends 35:35 Natural Law and the Non-Aggression Principle 51:31 Crime and Punishment 59:44 The Bitcoin of It All 01:15:46 Bitcoin and the Austrian Perspective 01:21:39 Understanding Bitcoin's Scarcity and Value 01:30:19 Bitcoin and Interest Rates 01:39:31 Visions of the Future 01:46:59 The Future of Bitcoin and Society 01:51:26 Hyperbitcoinization 01:58:11 Wrapping Up Shownotes (Grok) Here are the complete shownotes for the podcast episode, structured with topical headings exactly as they appear in the original shownotes you provided, plus the cleaned-up details from the transcript (speakers, key points, approximate timestamps, and a concise summary of each segment for clarity). Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 484 Praxeology, Property Rights & Bitcoin with Stephan Kinsella | Bitcoin Infinity Show #192 With Knut Svanholm Recorded: January 20, 2026 Shownotes Stephan Kinsella joins Knut Svanholm on the Bitcoin Infinity Show to discuss why praxeology is the hardest and most rigorous science in economics, how Austrian theory illuminates Bitcoin's unique monetary properties, and whether one can truly "own" a Bitcoin or merely act as if they do. The conversation explores foundational property rights and natural law, the subjective nature of fungibility, visions of a hyperbitcoinized future, and why intellectual property restrictions hinder the knowledge accumulation that drives human prosperity. Segments 00:00 Welcoming Stephan Kinsella Knut introduces Stephan, mentions first seeing him on Robert Breedlove's show discussing IP, shares his own journey into Misesian thought via Bitcoin, and notes writing a beginner's book on praxeology to connect with Mises Institute people. 01:19 Bitcoin and Austrian Economics Discussion of how most enter Austrian economics via libertarianism, but a subset discovers libertarianism/Austrianism through Bitcoin. Stephan shares his Swedish freedom-oriented background and how Bitcoin finally pushed him into deep Mises/Rothbard/Hoppe study. They critique why many Bitcoiners dismiss praxeology as "optional" and explore the corruption of economics into pseudoscience (positivism, econometrics) over the last 70 years, leading to widespread distrust. 05:51 The Importance of Praxeology Stephan explains praxeology as the systematic study of the logic of human action in scarcity—essential because economics is unavoidable for understanding exchange and trade. He confesses early skepticism toward praxeology/epistemology as unnecessary jargon but later appreciated Mises's need for precise terms (praxeology, catallactics). Critiques modern cranks who invent excessive terminology and praises Mises's restraint. 11:45 Understanding Human Action and Scarcity Core of praxeology: purposeful action in scarcity requires purpose + knowledge + scarce means under control. All economic categories (profit/loss, opportunity cost, success/failure) are logically implied in action. Austrian economics unpacks this rationally; modern economics errs by forcing empirical/positivist methods (hypothesize-test-falsify) onto human action, which is misguided. Knut shares his school experience: hard sciences were about understanding, social sciences about memorization and unexamined "why"—praxeology felt like the true hard science for social phenomena. 20:50 Hoppe, Mises, Rand, Rothbard Hoppe's major contribution: bolstering Mises against Randian/Objectivist criticism of Kantian influence. Explains Randian aversion to Kant (skeptical interpretations), Mises's realist use of limited Kantian vocabulary (a priori categories), and how subjectivism in Austrian economics means value tied to purposeful action—not relativism. Hoppe shows praxeology bridges subjective experience and objective causal reality. Rothbard as Aristotelian/Thomist hybrid comfortable with Mises. 27:29 Means and Ends Exploration of hybrid subjective-objective nature of means and ends (rain dance example: subjectively believed, objectively ineffective). Hoppe on no intrinsic characteristics of goods—value depends on actor's valuation (links to Bitcoin fungibility debate: fungibility is subjective; nothing is perfectly fungible, but we treat units as homogeneous). Discussion of acting to shape future universes, competition, and skepticism of quantum multiverse ideas. 35:35 Natural Law and the Non-Aggression Principle Foundations of natural law/NAP: emerge from social living, empathy, division of labor, but scarcity creates conflict potential. Possession = factual control; ownership/rights = normative support justifying force against violators. Law guides when force is justified to stop aggression. Core private law rules: self-ownership, homesteading, contract. Psychopaths treated as technical problems (like lions)—not reasoned with if unresponsive. Hoppe's ATM robber anecdote illustrates occasional moral persuasion vs. force. 51:31 Crime and Punishment Rothbard's Ethics of Liberty: proportional punishment (up to double damage theoretically acceptable, but rarely applied). Stephan clarifies proportionality is required but not mechanical—subjective factors, doubt favors victim, juries/context needed. No formula fits every case; practical justice requires flexibility, burdens of proof, custom. Complexity of unseen harms (e.g., ongoing theft like taxes worse than one-time). Lysander Spooner highwayman analogy. 59:44 The Bitcoin of It All Knut's insight: Bitcoin scarcity via private key secret—control by keeping knowledge hidden, not true "ownership" of data (IP angle). One acts as if owning due to improbability of key compromise or protocol change. Stephan agrees: money only needs to be "good enough"; Bitcoin ~96% good money (better than gold/fiat flaws). Control via key better than physical possession—almost perfectly enforced "law." Gun-to-head scenario: attacker can't know total holdings. 1:15:46 Bitcoin and the Austrian Perspective Bitcoin as abstract ledger entry valued subjectively. Network effects + first-mover advantage. Regression theorem not violated—initial use value collectible (pizza transaction). Human action behind nodes/miners—anti-lie machine making cheating costlier than following. Tendency toward one money due to barter problems; Bitcoin's crypto advantages + longest chain/time make it dominant. 1:21:39 Understanding Bitcoin's Scarcity and Value Knut's "oneshot principle": absolute scarcity + decentralization was a discovery; replicating resistance to replication knowingly is pointless. Bitcoin = "chess" of money—network lock-in. Forks (Cash/SV) fail because changes (e.g., larger blocks) increase node costs → faster centralization. Plan B stock-to-flow model critiqued as subjective value makes predictions unreliable; Bitcoin price can rise indefinitely with productivity ("everything / 21M"). 1:30:19 Bitcoin and Interest Rates Saifedean Ammous's storage-cost theory: in gold standard, very low interest rates could make lending (even negative) preferable to holding due to storage costs. Stephan: plausible for gold (physical costs/risks), but Bitcoin holding cost near-zero → likely always positive interest. In Bitcoin world, artificial low rates vanish; natural rates possibly higher, lower time preference, less borrowing for consumption, more saving/investing. 1:39:31 Visions of the Future Knut: scaling via fewer transactions (bundling, trust, lifetime subs), less consumerism, quality over quantity, less materialism. Expensive to be poor in fiat; Bitcoin incentivizes trust/family-like exchange. Lightning/sub-satoshis handle divisibility—no need for protocol decimal changes. Off-chain trust reduces on-chain load. 1:46:59 The Future of Bitcoin and Society Post-plateau: diversification needed (can't hold 100% money due to risk). Productivity gains (3–15%+ in freer Bitcoin economy) still incentivize hodling/saving. Ever-decreasing supply (losses, burning) + rising demand → perpetual upward pressure. Combined with AI/robotics → unimaginable abundance if survived. 1:51:26 Hyperbitcoinization Gradual like English becoming Europe's second language—younger generations adopt naturally. Cycles for decades, then up forever until fiat dies. Reduces war funding (fiat enables). Hope rational; logic-driven, not activism-dependent. White Pill parallel: authoritarianism collapses under own weight. Long-term optimism for human future. 1:58:11 Wrapping Up Stephan promotes his IP work, libertarian book, upcoming Rothbard 100 essays (March 2 release), Universal Principles of Liberty project, Property and Freedom Society Bodrum meeting (September). Bitcoin conference mentions (BTC Prague, El Salvador, potential Helsinki BTC Hell). Mutual appreciation, plans to meet, end with thanks. Let me know if you'd like any section expanded, condensed, or additional details (e.g., key quotes per segment).

In Episode 630 of The 7 Minute Leadership Podcast, Paul Falavolito breaks down how to practice self-discipline without turning it into self-punishment. Learn tactical strategies to hold high standards, recover quickly, and lead with calm authority.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

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Monday March 2, 2026 Marie Gottschalk on Corporate Crime and No Punishment

The New York Attorney General's investigation into suspension practices in the Buffalo Public School system confirmed what many families have long raised as concerns. Black students are six times more likely to be suspended than white students, and Latino students four times more likely. The findings led to an Assurance of Discontinuance agreement requiring reforms, including a shift toward restorative practices, greater transparency, and oversight from an independent monitor and district ombudsman. Education advocate Jessica Bauer Walker and community leader Sam Radford join What's Next? to discuss what this agreement means for students, parents, and the future of accountability in Buffalo schools.

Retired Lt. General Richard Newton on US waging war against Iran // Dale Gavlak on how the Middle East is reacting to war in Iran // Jill Schlesinger on how oil prices and the stock market are impacted by airstrikes in Iran // Charlie Commentary on Washington's spending addiction // Jeff McCausland on US waging war against Iran // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" — a weekly report from the King County Prosecutor's Office

This episode is an update and re-record of episode 56Consequences. Punishments. Limits. Boundaries.These words don't mean the same thing but we often use them interchangeably.In this episode, we get clear on what exactly is a consequence versus a punishment versus a boundary.And how parenting through the lens of regulation, connection, and felt-safety is absolutely not boundary-less or permissive parenting. It's a way of looking at our kids and asking "What does my child need for their success to be inevitable?" and then giving them that.It definitely isn't about making sure our kids are always happy or never frustrated or we always say yes.It's about changing the lens on how we view their expressions of emotions and behaviors.And yes- it's about setting boundaries that keep our kids safe and help their brains develop the internalized co-regulation (self-regulation!) they need!Read a summary of this episode and access the full show notes at: RobynGobbel.com/WhatAboutAConsequenceThe Club- you never wanted to join, but are SO glad when you do. We're welcoming new members and would LOVE to have you!RobynGobbel.com/TheClub for all the details and to join!::: :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

What if weight loss wasn't about willpower—but about self-respect and finally listening to your body? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, Jordan Mendoza shares the turning point that shifted everything—and why real change starts with awareness, not extremes. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by health advice, stuck in emotional eating patterns, or tired of “all-or-nothing” plans. You'll hear a grounded conversation on keto and intermittent fasting, building realistic habits, and staying consistent through mindset, values, and small daily wins. About the Guest: Jordan Mendoza is a coach, author, podcast host, and father of six. He shares how he lost 70 pounds in under a year using keto and intermittent fasting, and how he now supports entrepreneurs through community and coaching. Episode Chapters: 00:03:00 — Weight loss as self-respect, not punishment 00:04:21 — The six words from his child that changed everything 00:05:41 — Keto and fasting: what people misunderstand 00:08:09 — Mental clarity, quiet mornings, and cutting through noise 00:12:00 — Micro-wins, realistic goals, and sustainable momentum 00:14:30 — Emotional eating, comfort patterns, and conscious pauses 00:17:26 — Gamifying health habits without flipping life upside down How to Connect With the Guest: https://blaze-method.com/  (Free weekly workshop for entrepreneurs, 1 PM Eastern)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

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Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off the show the guys discuss the Jays resigning Max Scherzer. Then they get into a new wheel punishment... drinking 2L of milk during a single show. To close we hear a tough question to Connor McDavid. (25:57) Later on Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose Report! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

We are staying deep in our anal era, and trust me… it keeps getting hotter. This episode explores what it feels like to be stretched, filled, pinned down, and taken into that delicious space where pleasure and surrender collide. I share why watching a man unravel during sex might be one of my biggest turn-ons—and how my so-called punishment turned into one of the hottest orgasms of my life.

HOUR 2- Cancelled Flights , Wheel of Punishment and MORE full 2003 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:41:00 +0000 6kbVEHzadzrWbQEMDXvYOPCkViybfPS0 society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture HOUR 2- Cancelled Flights , Wheel of Punishment and MORE Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.c

Happy birthday Johnny! He's officially 28, but according to him he's still 27 because of some weird theory about the sun. All morning we heard from famous geniuses giving well wishes to the birthday boy, including Steven Hawking and Albert Einstein. We also celebrated by forcing Johnny to spin the Wheel of Punishments, and let's just say his new car will likely be undriveable afterward. We also heard your emergency landing stories, an Old People Secrets from 107 year old woman who definitely doesn't want to be alive anymore, and we tested robots in Man Vs Machine: Drug edition! This led to new tips like using the vahine to hide drugs and mustard sandwich. You can almost taste the meat!

On episode 368 of Registry Matters, Michigan's House Bill 5425 threatens to broadly ban registered persons from working at any business serving minors with penalties that could cost taxpayers $200K per incarceration, Nebraska courts side with the state in ruling that retroactive registration extensions are mere civil regulations rather than criminal punishment protected by ex post facto clauses, and New Mexico's legislative session killed most criminal justice reform bills but managed to pass one eliminating the statute of limitations — raising serious concerns about whether defendants can receive fair trials when witnesses and evidence have long since disappeared. [0:00] Introduction [01:42] Michigan HB 5425 would broadly ban registered persons from working at any business serving minors, with steep felony penalties for violations. [11:57] Nebraska courts ruled that retroactive extensions of registration requirements are civil regulations, not criminal punishment, rejecting ex post facto challenges. [36:53] New Mexico's legislature killed most criminal justice bills but passed one eliminating statutes of limitations, threatening defendants' ability to mount a fair defense decades later. https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm368-is-registration-really-not-punishment/ Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Leave an old fashioned voice message: 747 227-4477 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymatters Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57 Want to support Registry Matters with some swag: https://fypeducation.org/shop/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/registry-matters/id1305039280 RSS: https://www.registrymatters.co/feed/podcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3d75P7Kc37n2l79m89F9KI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/registrymatters The Registry Matters Podcast's mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy. To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

Johnny's Punishment full 599 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0000 fUQZHyXlojqAe6tUsmDJ4AuHP3JPUE1q society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture Johnny's Punishment Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperw

The soldiers assigned to guard the tomb of Jesus knocked on the door of the chief priest. They had failed in their duty to keep the tomb sealed and the body inside and now they expected their just rewards. The response they received, however, left them in utter astonishment. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he details the Jewish leaders surprising response to the guard's failure to carry out their mission. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Ross Greene, clinical psychologist and creator of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, to unpack why traditional rewards and punishments often make behavior worse — not better. We dive deep into why "because I said so" stops working, what your child's frustration is actually communicating, and how to shift from authoritarian control to collaborative leadership that builds trust, accountability, and critical thinking.   If you've ever thought, "Why is this not working anymore?" this episode will give you a radically different lens — and practical tools you can use immediately.     Timeline Summary [0:00] Why power struggles are so common in parenting [2:00] Introducing Dr. Ross Greene and the CPS model  [6:17] Why rewards and punishments don't solve the real problem  [8:33] Concerning behavior as a frustration response  [12:04] The 3-step collaborative problem-solving process explained  [16:19] Real-life example: solving teeth brushing battles with a 3-year-old  [30:56] Curfew conflict and how to navigate teenage resistance  [37:16] How collaborative parenting builds critical thinking  [41:56] Why authoritarian parenting may cause long-term harm  [47:06] Developmental variability — why every child is different  [49:23] Why noncompliance is informative, not defiance  [56:31] Accountability through collaboration — not punishment      Five Key Takeaways Concerning behavior is a signal, not a character flaw. It communicates an unsolved problem.  Rewards and punishments modify behavior — they don't solve the underlying issue.  The 3-step CPS process (Empathy, Define Adult Concern, Invitation) reduces conflict and builds trust.  Noncompliance is information. It tells you an expectation may exceed your child's current skill set.  Collaborative leadership builds accountability, emotional regulation, and critical thinking.      Links & Resources Dad Edge Alliance Preview Call: http://thedadedge.com/preview Dad Edge Business Boardroom (Mastermind): https://thedadedge.com/mastermind Dr. Ross Greene — Lives in the Balance (Free Resources): https://livesinthebalance.org Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1442   Closing Remark   If this episode challenged how you think about discipline, accountability, and leadership at home, don't just sit on it — put it into practice. Try the empathy step tonight. Lead with curiosity. Solve one unsolved problem.   If this conversation impacted you, please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. The way we parent today shapes the leaders of tomorrow.   From my heart to yours — go out and live legendary.