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Imagine this: I'm sitting in my Washington D.C. studio, coffee in hand, watching the Supreme Court building gleam under a crisp winter sun, and I can't shake the feeling that the highest court in the land is about to drop some seismic rulings on President Donald Trump. Over the past few days, the buzz has been electric, especially with SCOTUSblog reporting on January 28 that the justices are set to huddle in their private conference on February 20 to decide whether to dive into that infamous five-million-dollar verdict from Trump's clash with E. Jean Carroll.Let me take you back. Carroll, the veteran journalist who penned Elle magazine's advice column for 27 years, sued Trump in 2022 under a special New York state law that reopened the window for adult sexual abuse victims to file claims. She accused him of assaulting her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in Manhattan back in 1996, and then defaming her in a 2022 Truth Social post where he branded her story a hoax and a con job. A federal jury in May 2023 sided with her, hitting Trump with liability for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding her that five-million-dollar payout. Trump appealed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld it in December 2024 and shot down his rehearing bid in June 2025. Now, his team from the James Otis Law Group—led by his solicitor general D. John Sauer—is begging the Supreme Court to step in, calling the suit facially implausible and politically timed to hurt him after he became the 45th president. They want out key evidence: testimonies from Jessica Leeds, who claims Trump groped her on a plane in 1979, and Natasha Stoynoff, alleging assault at his Mar-a-Lago home in 2005, plus that infamous Access Hollywood tape where Trump boasted about grabbing women. Carroll's lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, fires back that even without those, her case stands strong, so the Supremes should pass.But that's just one front. The court's January argument calendar, released late last year, packs a punch with Trump cases testing his executive muscle. On January 21, they heard Trump v. Cook, where President Trump tried firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations from before her tenure. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb in D.C. blocked it with a preliminary injunction in September 2025, citing the Federal Reserve Act's for-cause protection. The D.C. Circuit and Supreme Court denied emergency bids to oust her fast, but now it's full showdown—Cook's rep, ex-Solicitor General Paul Clement, versus Sauer. Wikipedia details how this sparked a historic brawl over Fed independence, with Cook's team calling it a political smear.Then there's the shadow docket drama from 2025, as News4JAX outlined this week: Trump's admin won over 80 percent of emergency pleas, greenlighting moves like slashing foreign aid, axing agency heads, and tying immigration probes to looks or language. But they drew the line at deploying National Guard to Chicago. Chief Justice John Roberts' year-end report subtly defended judicial independence, dubbing courts a counter-majoritarian check amid Trump's judge-bashing.Looking ahead, per News4JAX and KIMA Action News clips from early January, 2026 looms huge: birthright citizenship challenges under the 14th Amendment, sweeping tariffs from Trump's 2025 executive orders—argued November 5, decision pending—and more Fed firing fights. Illinois alone filed 51 suits against his policies by January, per WTTW. Lawfare's tracker logs the national security lawsuits piling up. With Trump's approval dipping to 42 percent, experts whisper the conservative court might now clip his wings, echoing rebukes to Truman, Nixon, and others late in term.These battles aren't just legal—they're reshaping power between White House, Congress, and the robes. As SCOTUSblog notes, decisions could land soon after February 20 conferences, maybe by March.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production—for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines this week with his Super Bowl LX halftime show just over a week away on February 8 at Levi's Stadium. WVTF reports his 2025 album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS surged to number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 119,000 equivalent units, fueled by 85,000 Amazon-exclusive vinyl copies ahead of the Grammys and Super Bowl buzz.TMZ covered his recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert appearance, where he playfully described his future in five words: retired, happy, eating tripletas, and living in Puerto Rico, hinting at eventual retirement while prepping for the big stage. Production sources confirmed to TMZ he won't wear a dress, debunking rumors that sparked a firestorm on social media as recently as January 25.ThinkNow released a national study today, January 29, gauging perceptions of his performance amid ongoing controversy. The Eagle Online detailed American University students' excitement and defenses of his Spanish-language music against backlash, while noting ICE profiling concerns tied to recent Supreme Court rulings from Brookings Institution reports.Conservative pushback persists, with Turning Point USA planning a rival All-American Halftime Show, as covered by The Express, and President Trump calling the pick ridiculous on NewsMax. Bad Bunny stays defiant, posting from Puerto Rico beaches on Instagram about the gig, vowing to represent his culture.Apple Music's trailer dropped earlier this month, showing him dancing to BAILE INOLVIDABLE with a diverse cast, embodying his unapologetic vibe. Listeners, amid this cultural clash, his performance promises to be a historic moment for Latin music.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching the Supreme Court like it's the Super Bowl, but here we are in late January 2026, and President Donald Trump's legal battles are heating up faster than a Florida summer. Just this week, on January 21, the justices heard arguments in Trump, President of the United States v. Cook, a case straight out of the Oval Office power playbook. According to the Supreme Court's own monthly argument calendar, it was one of the key sessions testing how far Trump can push executive authority. Picture this: Trump's team arguing he can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, no full hearing required. News4JAX reports the Court seemed skeptical during those arguments, with justices across the spectrum questioning whether the president can boot independent agency leaders on a whim like that.Rewind a bit to the shadow docket frenzy of 2025—that's the Supreme Court's fast-track emergency rulings without full debates or explanations. Scotusblog details how Trump's administration leaned on it heavily, winning over 80% of the time from the conservative majority. They greenlit canceling foreign aid and health funding, firing independent agency heads, even immigration questioning based on appearance or language, and requiring passports to match biological sex. But the Court drew a line at Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, blocking it in a December 23 decision, and handled Trump v. Illinois on September 8 over immigration detentions in Los Angeles. These shadow moves shaped policy quietly, but now, with Trump's approval dipping to 42% by late 2025 per News4JAX polls, the big full hearings are here.Coming down the pike: birthright citizenship challenges under the 14th Amendment—can Trump end automatic U.S. citizenship for anyone born here? Sweeping global tariffs without Congress's okay, testing presidential trade power. And that Fed firing case, potentially gutting the Federal Reserve's independence. Chief Justice John Roberts wrapped 2025 with a year-end report hammering home judicial independence, calling courts a counter-majoritarian check against popular whims. He sidestepped politics, focusing on history, but experts like Constitutional Law Professor Rod Sullivan on News4JAX's Politics & Power say the Court's timing is no accident—Trump's weaker politically, so justices might finally clip his wings.Meanwhile, down in Congress, the House Judiciary Committee grilled former Special Counsel Jack Smith on January 23 about Trump's alleged criminal actions, from conspiring to overturn the 2020 election to mishandling classified documents. Representative Steve Cohen's newsletter recounts Smith facing questions on Trump's witness intimidation tactics, with Cohen praising him as a great American standing firm. Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker notes a dismissal on January 14 of a case over dismantling the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, mooted out. And don't sleep on criminal law sidelines: Scotusblog's mid-term update flags nine new cases, like Wolford v. Lopez argued January 20 on Second Amendment rights, or geofence warrants in United States v. Chatrie testing Fourth Amendment limits.As California's Republicans begged the Court on January 22 to block a new 2026 midterm election map, per Scotusblog, it feels like every corner of the judiciary is tangled in Trump's orbit. These rulings could redefine presidential power, from citizenship in cities like New York to trade hitting ports in Miami. Chief Justice Roberts' quiet defense of court independence is about to face its ultimate stress test—will the justices stand firm, or bend to the political gale?Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey beautiful listeners, it's your girl Roxie Rush here, and yes, I'm an AI—which means I can process celebrity intel faster than you can say "notification bell," so you're getting the hottest, most accurate tea delivered straight to your earbuds. Trust me, that's a vibe.Okay, so Justin Bieber has been absolutely everywhere in the gossip stratosphere lately, and honey, I cannot keep up. Let me spill it all for you.First up—and this is juicy—the Biebs seemingly had a little moment on Instagram that sent the entire internet into absolute meltdown. According to Tribune, Justin liked a comment under an old 2016 photo of him and Selena Gomez kissing, and the comment said "Long live the couple." Girl, the AUDACITY. The interaction sparked absolute pandemonium across Twitter and TikTok, with fans dissecting every pixel like it was the Zapruder film. Now, Justin's been happily married to Hailey for eight years and they share children together, but apparently one little double-tap was enough to reignite all those old shipping narratives. Neither Justin, Hailey, nor Selena have addressed it publicly, but honestly, the silence is almost louder than a statement, you know?Now let's talk the big-picture stuff. RadarOnline is reporting that Justin completely pumped the brakes on his massive 2026 global tour plans. Like, suddenly. An insider told them it was literally like someone flipped a switch—one day they're brainstorming tour ideas, the next day it's total radio silence. No cities locked in, no dates confirmed, nothing. But here's the beautiful part—it's because he's prioritizing his mental health and emotional balance. According to sources close to him, he's protecting his mental space and refusing to jump back into the machine until it genuinely feels right. After stepping back from touring in 2022 for his wellness, he's clearly learned that his peace comes first.BUT WAIT—there's still performance news. Discussions are allegedly underway for Justin to headline British Summer Time Hyde Park in London this summer, which would mark his first major London performance in nine years. This would align with his confirmed 2026 Coachella headlining set, which he's definitely doing. So we're getting spot dates, not grueling world tours, and honestly? That tracks with what he needs right now.His financial empire is also absolutely astronomical. His net worth sits around three hundred million dollars, partially thanks to that bonkers two-hundred-million-dollar music catalog sale he made back in 2023. Combined with Hailey's recent billion-dollar sale of her Rhode beauty brand to e-l-f, these two are basically a financial powerhouse couple.So there you have it, darling—Instagram drama, mental health prioritization, potential London magic, and a man who's literally betting on his own wellbeing. Thank you so much for joining Biography Flash with me today. Please, please, please subscribe so you never miss a Bieber update or any other celebrity scoop. Search the term Biography Flash for more incredible biographies, and I'll see you next time. Stay fabulous.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, gorgeous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by the smartest tech out there so I can scoop the tea faster than you can sip it and deliver it piping hot without missing a beat. Loving this MrBeast episode. Jimmy Donaldson, the king of chaos and cash, has been on fire these past few days, and Im buzzing to spill.Just two days ago on January 25, MrBeast dropped a heart-exploding Beast Philanthropy video funding 1000 life-changing surgeries in Kenya, including blindness fixes for folks whod waited decades. Dexerto reports he grilled a nurse who confirmed none wouldve happened without him, calling it mind-blowing impact from a YouTube channel. Pure gold for his legacy, darlings this cements him as the ultimate giver.Hes teasing epic shifts too. Uniladtech says on November 26 he apologized on X for recent videos being too loud and optimized, admitting hes got negative money right now, borrowing cash to grind ultra mode for 2026s greatest content ever promise. Fans are cheering for slower, story-driven vibes and massive competitions. And Beast Games season two hits Amazon Prime soon.Business-wise, hes navigating drama. Business Insider details his MrBeast Burger implosion with partner Virtual Dining Concepts lawsuits flying over quality flops like raw patties that tanked his rep and revenue from 64 million to 45 million bucks. Hes all in on Feastables now, which raked 200 million in 2024, while his 5 billion Beast Industries empire has him cash-poor despite a 2.6 billion net worth per Fortune and Wall Street Journal he reinvests everything, even borrowing from Mom for his wedding.No fresh public spots in the last 24 hours, but this philanthropy bomb and cash confessions scream biographical blockbuster potential hes evolving from stunt king to empire builder with heart.Thanks for tuning in, fam subscribe now to never miss a MrBeast update and search Biography Flash for more killer bios. Catch you next time.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., turn into the hottest drama in town, but here we are, listeners, on this chilly January day in 2026. Just yesterday, on January 21st, the justices wrapped up their January argument session with Trump, President of the United States v. Cook, a case that's got everyone buzzing about whether President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook at will. Picture this: the marble halls of One First Street, packed with lawyers, clerks, and even a few Capitol Hill interns. Paul Clement, arguing for the Trump administration, tried to push that the president has broad firing powers over Fed officials, but the justices weren't buying it. Justice Neil Gorsuch cut him off mid-sentence, saying, "I asked you to put that aside for the moment," according to live coverage from SCOTUSblog. NPR reported the court seemed doubtful of Trump's claim to fire Fed governors by fiat, while Fox News noted the justices signaling skepticism. Newsweek even hinted the Supreme Court may be preparing to deal Trump a disappointing blow, and Politico said they cast doubt on his power without proper review. An extraordinary friend-of-the-court brief from every living former Fed chair, six former Treasury secretaries, and top officials from both parties warned that letting Trump oust Cook would wreck the Federal Reserve's independence and tank the credibility of America's monetary policy, as highlighted by The New York Times.This isn't isolated—Trump's name is all over the docket. Earlier in the session, on January 12th, the court heard Trump v. Cook's opening arguments, listed right there in the Supreme Court's Monthly Argument Calendar for January 2026. SCOTUSblog's Nuts and Bolts series explained how January's the cutoff for cases to squeeze into this term's April arguments, starting April 20th at the Supreme Court Building, or they get bumped to October. Trump's push here echoes last term's Trump v. CASA, where the court expedited a birthright citizenship fight and ruled against nationwide injunctions on June 27th, 2025.But the action's not just at the Supreme Court. Down in the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, January 23rd, Representative Steve Cohen from Tennessee grilled former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a hearing titled "Hearing Evidence of Donald Trump's Criminal Actions." Cohen pressed Smith on the evidence from federal grand jury indictments—Trump's alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election and illegally retaining classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Smith stood firm, detailing Trump's witness intimidation attempts, and Cohen called him a great American we can all respect, as recounted in Cohen's e-newsletter. Meanwhile, Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker notes a dismissal on January 14th in a case over Trump dismantling the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, ruled moot.And get this—House Speaker Mike Johnson, during a Wednesday press conference covered by The Hill, backed impeaching two federal judges who've ruled against Trump: Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, who blocked deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, and Judge Deborah Boardman of the Maryland District Court, criticized for her sentencing of Sophie Roske, charged as Nicholas Roske for plotting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh. California Republicans even filed an emergency application Tuesday against their state's 2026 election map for racial gerrymandering.It's a whirlwind, listeners—Trump's second term, one year in as the ACLU marked on January 20th, is a battlefield of lawsuits from the Federal Reserve to election interference probes. The justices' private conference tomorrow, January 23rd—no, wait, reports say after the 22nd—could add more cases, with opinions possibly dropping February 20th.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI-powered gossip whirlwind whos got the inside scoop faster than a viral TikTok trendbecause being AI means I sift through the chaos in milliseconds to serve you pure gold, no fluff. And darlings, MrBeast, our king of chaos Jimmy Donaldson, has been dropping bombs this week thatll make your jaw hit the floor.Picture this: just days ago on Steve-Os Wildride podcast, as reported by Times of India and Uniladtech, Jimmy spilled the tea on why fan photos in public are straight-up a death sentence. One quick snap? Cool. Let mom grab the phone? Boom, youre lighting a flare in Walmart, crowds swarm, trips ruinedhes got it down to grab-snap-dash survival mode, because fame this massive500 million subs and countingturns errands into mob scenes. Love the fans, he swears, but speed is life.Business-wise, Business Insider just unearthed the juicy MrBeast Burger implosion saga, with lawsuits flying between Jimmy and Virtual Dining Concepts over raw patties, soggy fries, and control grabs back in 2023. Hes moved on to Feastables crushing 200 million in 2024, Beast Industries hitting 5 billion valuation, and plotting phones and fintechbut that ghost kitchen zombie brand? Still slinging burgers worldwide while he washes his hands.Hot off the press, Dallas Innovates reveals Beasts fortune cookie promo tied to Beast Games Season 2Strong vs Smart, premiered January 7 on Prime Videowith mystery slips in DFW spots since January 13, some penned by Jimmy himself, plus Starbucks Cannon Ball Drinks. Oh, and hes co-writing a thriller with James Patterson for 2026 global drop. No public sightings or fresh social buzz in the last 24 hours, but this Beast empire expansion? Biographical game-changer.Whew, Roxie signing offthank you for tuning in, beauties. Subscribe now to never miss a MrBeast update, and search Biography Flash for more epic bios. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, fabulous listeners, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and hey, Im an AI which means I scour the web lightning-fast for the hottest, most verified scoops without missing a beatperfect for keeping you ahead of the celeb curve. Lets dive into Biebers whirlwind past few days, darlings, because the pop princes life is serving major plot twists.Buzz is electric around Justin eyeing a epic London comeback at BST Hyde Park summer 2026his first big gig there in nine years since 2017according to KGRt and X1071 reports, but hold up, RadarOnline dropped the bomb just yesterday, January 23, that hes shockingly scrapped full global tour plans. Insiders spill its like someone flipped a switchtotal blackout on dates, cities, themesas Justin doubles down on mental health post his 2022 touring hiatus, prioritizing family and soul-protection over the grind. No official word yet, but this pivot screams long-term bio gold: the Beliebers king reclaiming balance after fame wounds he confessed on Instagram pre-Christmas.Hes locked in as Coachella 2026 headliner, per his official site justinbiebermusic.com and Economic Times, smashing records as the festivals highest-paid star at 10 million bucksconfirmed sell-outs already. Thats huge for his empire, stacking on his 200 million net worth from catalog sales and Hailey Biebers Rhode billion-dollar e.l.f. buyout, as Parade details. No fresh public sightings or social pops in the last 24 hours, but this tour tease-and-pause is the headline fans are obsessing overpure Bieber time, babe.Those Justin Bieber Night tribute shows? Not him, honeyjust fan fests firing up nationwide.Whew, Roxies got the tea steamingthanks for tuning in, loves, hit subscribe to never miss a Bieber beat, and search Biography Flash for more juicy bios. Catch you next scoop!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

A mysterious criminal known only as THE VOICE uses radio broadcasts to announce his victims' deaths before they happen. And once THE VOICE speaks your name over the airwaves, your fate is sealed. People begin dying exactly as predicted, and panic spreads fast — because now murder has a schedule! | The Shadow present, “The Voice of Death” | #RetroRadio EP0575CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Coldest Killer” (March 29, 1977) ***WD00:45:57.123 = The Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Nikki Porter – Suspect” (March 05, 1947) ***WD01:11:36.126 = Quiet Please, “Adam And The Darkest Day” (November 07, 1948)01:40:51.188 = Radio City Playhouse, “Murder Is The Easiest Way” (July 04, 1949)02:10:03.405 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD02:39:04.039 = Sam Spade, “The Denny Shane Caper” (April 06, 1951)03:08:05.649 = The Sealed Book, “My Beloved Must Die” (July 22, 1945)03:37:35.706 = The Shadow, “The Voice of Death” (December 08, 1940)04:01:44.431 = Sleep No More, “Passenger to Bali” (April 10, 1957) ***WD04:29:13.850 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Ghosting” (January 22, 2004)04:57:09.596 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0575

Hey listeners, picture this: it's been a whirlwind few days in the courts, with President Donald Trump's legal battles dominating headlines from the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., all the way to Capitol Hill. Just two days ago, on Wednesday, January 21, I was glued to the live updates from SCOTUSblog as the nation's highest court dove into Trump v. Cook, a blockbuster case over Trump's bold move to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the Board of Governors. The arguments kicked off at 10 a.m. sharp in the majestic Supreme Court chamber, with Trump administration lawyers defending the president's authority to remove her, claiming it's essential for executive control over the independent Fed. On the other side, Lisa Cook's powerhouse attorney, Paul Clement—the guy often called the LeBron James of the Supreme Court for his wins under President George W. Bush—argued fiercely that Fed governors serve 14-year terms protected by statute, shielding them from political whims.Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell showed up in person, drawing fire from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who blasted it on CNBC as a mistake that politicizes the Fed. Bessent said, and I quote from the report, "If you're trying not to politicize the Fed, for the Fed chair to be sitting there trying to put his thumb on the scale, that's a mistake." Bloomberg Law highlighted Clement's role, noting his recent clashes with the Trump team on everything from Big Law firm executive orders to Harvard's foreign student visa fights. The justices grilled both sides intensely—Justice Amy Coney Barrett even pressed a lawyer on disagreements with the government's brief—leaving everyone buzzing about a potential ruling that could reshape presidential power over economic watchdogs.But that's not all. Shifting to Congress, yesterday, Thursday, January 22, the House Judiciary Committee in the 2141 Rayburn House Office Building held a tense 10 a.m. hearing titled "Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith." Lawmakers zeroed in on Smith's office, scrutinizing his past investigations and prosecutions of President Trump and his co-defendants in cases tied to the 2020 election and classified documents. Tension was thick as Republicans pushed for accountability, while Democrats defended the probes' integrity—echoes of Smith's indictments that rocked the nation before Trump's return to the White House.Meanwhile, other Trump-related fights simmer. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco scheduled a June hearing on Trump's appeal of an Oregon federal judge's injunction blocking National Guard deployment to Portland, after the Supreme Court sided against a similar Illinois push last month, per The Oregonian. Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker noted a dismissal as moot on January 14 in a case over dismantling the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, one of dozens tracking the administration's court clashes. And don't forget the Supreme Court's recent denials of gun rights petitions, though they punted on one involving a woman's old check-forgery conviction—Trump's influence looms large even there.As these battles unfold, from Fed independence to prosecutorial oversight, the stakes feel sky-high for our democracy and economy. Will the justices side with Trump's firing power? What's next for Jack Smith's legacy? Listeners, thanks for tuning in—come back next week for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Trump v. Cook: A Quiet Please Deep DiveWelcome back to Quiet Please. I'm your host, and today we're diving into one of the most consequential Supreme Court cases unfolding right now. Just hours ago, the justices began hearing oral arguments in Trump v. Cook, a case that will fundamentally reshape how much power any sitting president can wield over independent agencies.Let me set the scene. It's Wednesday morning at the Supreme Court building in Washington. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell walked through those marble halls to witness history. The case at hand involves President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Lisa Cook from her position as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Now, this might sound like an arcane administrative matter, but it cuts to the heart of American democracy. The question before the nine justices is brutally simple: Can a president fire the heads of independent agencies without cause, or does Congress have the authority to limit that power?This isn't Trump's first rodeo at the Supreme Court this term. Just days earlier, on Monday, January 20th, the Court was also set to hear arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, a case examining a Hawaii law that prevents gun owners from bringing firearms onto private property open to the public without explicit permission from the property owner. That same day, justices heard arguments in M&K Employee Solutions versus Trustees of the IAM Pension Fund, a technical but financially massive dispute over how much money a business owes when withdrawing from a multi-employer pension plan.But Trump v. Cook demands our attention in a different way. The stakes couldn't be higher. If the Supreme Court rules that Trump can unilaterally fire Lisa Cook, it strips away decades of congressional protections designed to insulate the Federal Reserve from political pressure. The Federal Reserve controls interest rates and monetary policy affecting every American's wallet. If a president can simply remove a dissenting board member with a phone call, the independence that economists credit with keeping inflation under control could evaporate.The case arrives amid a broader power struggle between Trump and the courts over executive authority. According to documents from the Supreme Court's January 2026 calendar, this oral argument session represents just one piece of a constellation of cases that will define Trump's second term. The Court is simultaneously grappling with his executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, his use of emergency powers to impose tariffs without congressional approval, and his efforts to deploy the National Guard to cities like Chicago.What makes Trump v. Cook particularly significant is that it operates under the shadow of Justice Brett Kavanaugh's recent concurrence in Trump v. Illinois. That December ruling blocked Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago without meeting strict statutory requirements. In a footnote that legal scholars are still parsing, Kavanaugh suggested that his opinion doesn't address presidential authority under the Insurrection Act itself, potentially leaving the door open for more expansive executive power.The Federal Reserve case will be decided within months. If the justices side with Trump, they hand him a powerful tool to reshape executive agencies across government. If they side with Cook and the congressional framework protecting her office, they reaffirm that some checks on presidential power remain intact.The oral arguments concluded this morning at the Supreme Court. Now the waiting begins as the justices deliberate what American presidential power should look like in the twenty-first century.Thanks so much for tuning in to Quiet Please. Come back next week for more on how this case unfolds and what it means for your rights and freedoms. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey loves, its your AI gossip guru Roxie Rush here for Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and darling, being AI means I scour the web in nanoseconds for the hottest, freshest scoops so you get the unfiltered tea first pause for effect. In the past few days, Biebers social media game lit up like a Belieber bonfire. On January 18th, according to Tribune and Kiss 957, he liked a comment under his own 2016 Instagram pic of him kissing Selena Gomez the one saying Long live the couple. Screenshots went viral on Twitter, fans freaking out, calling it nostalgic shade or obsessed ex vibes, especially after Hailey posted her own 2016 kissy sunset snap. No word from Justin, Hailey, or Selena, but honey, this Jelena whisper has eight-year marriage rumors swirling again pure fan frenzy, unconfirmed.Shifting to big bio moves with real staying power, KGRT and Buzz Country report talks are heating up for Justin to headline BST Hyde Park in London summer 2026 his first there in nine years since 2017. Sources say his teams playing it smart, no overload post-2022 health break, just spot dates to juggle dad life. And get this Coachella 2026 headlining gig with Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G is locked, per BBC News and Hits Daily Double, with Economic Times calling him the festivals highest-paid star ever at 10 million smackers, booked in-house by his fam. SeatGeek lists his Indio sets April 10 and 17, tickets flying. AOL notes no full world tour yet, hes on Bieber time.No fresh public sightings or biz deals popped in the last 48 hours, but that Selena like and tour buzz? Pure biographical gold, signaling a cautious stage comeback. Thats your whirlwind update, party people!Thanks for tuning in, smash subscribe to never miss a Bieber beat, and search Biography Flash for more glam bios. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, darlings, its your favorite AI gossip whirlwind, Roxie Rush, dishing the hottest scoops on MrBeast for Biography Flash— and yeah, being AI means I sift through the chaos lightning-fast to bring you verified tea without the drama, so you get the real glam every time. Hold onto your phones, because Jimmy Donaldson, our 27-year-old YouTube billionaire king, just dropped a bombshell in a fresh Wall Street Journal video interview published early this month thatll rewrite his bio forever.Picture this: MrBeast, the guy whove shelled out millions on pyramids of cash and epic stunts, confesses hes got negative money in the bank right now—yes, youre probably richer than him, as he cheekily told the WSJ, borrowing just to keep the empire humming. Business Insider dove deep, revealing hes poured every dime back into Beast Industries, valued at a whopping 5 billion in its latest round, owning over half himself but staying cash-poor like a true startup boss. He even borrowed from mom for his wedding last summer—talk about humble flex!No major public sightings or social buzz in the last 24 hours, but this finance confession is pure gold for his long-game legacy, especially as hes teasing Beast Financial, a slick banking venture, and a whole YouTube channel on personal money smarts. Why? Because after losing tens of millions on that glitzy Amazon Prime Beast Games season—despite their payout—and slashing media division bleed from over 100 million in 2024 losses, hes pivoting to money mastery. Remember that 150k private jet splurge to woo fiancée Thea Booysen? Yeah, hes still got that baller spark amid the broke vibes.This cash-poor billionaire arc? Its MrBeast evolving from giveaway god to finance guru—biographical dynamite thatll echo for years. Whew, Roxie's racing to the next scoop!Thanks for tuning in, loves—subscribe now to never miss a MrBeast beat, and search Biography Flash for more juicy bios!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen tracking court battles like they're the Super Bowl, but here we are in mid-January 2026, and President Donald Trump's legal showdowns are dominating the dockets from Hawaii to the Supreme Court steps in Washington, D.C. Just this past week, as the Supreme Court wrapped up arguments in cases like Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana and Little v. Hecox, all eyes shifted to Trump's escalating clashes with federal agencies and old foes. On Friday, January 16, SCOTUSblog reported the justices huddled in private conference, voting on petitions that could add more Trump-related fireworks to their calendar.Take Trump v. Cook, heating up big time. President Trump tried firing Lisa Cook, a Democratic holdover on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, back in August 2025, calling her policies a mismatch for his America First agenda. U.S. District Judge Cobb in Washington blocked it, and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld her ruling 2-1. Now, the Trump administration, led by Solicitor General D. John Sauer, is begging the Supreme Court to intervene. Oral arguments hit Wednesday, January 21, at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court building, with Paul Clement—former Solicitor General under George W. Bush—defending Cook. Sauer blasted the lower courts as meddling in presidential removal power, echoing fights in Trump v. Slaughter, where the Court already chewed over firing FTC Chair Lina Khan's allies like Alvaro Bedoya last December. Dykema's Last Month at the Supreme Court newsletter calls it a direct shot at the 1935 Humphrey's Executor precedent, questioning if Congress can shield multi-member agency heads from the president's axe.It's not just agency drama. E. Jean Carroll, the former Elle writer who won $5 million defaming her after a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in the 1990s, just urged the Supreme Court to swat down his latest petition. ABC News covered her filing this week, where she argues U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in New York got evidence rules spot-on—no reversal needed.And that's barely scratching the surface. The Court's January calendar, straight from supremecourt.gov, lists Trump v. Cook smack in the middle, following Wolford v. Lopez on Tuesday, January 20—a Second Amendment tussle over Hawaii's law banning guns on private property open to the public without the owner's okay. Axios predicts 2026 bombshells like Trump v. Barbara on his executive order gutting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, potentially stripping citizenship from kids of undocumented immigrants born on U.S. soil. Then there's Learning Resources v. Trump, challenging his national emergency tariffs on foreign goods—Axios says a loss could force $100 billion in refunds and crimp his trade wars.Over in lower courts, Just Security's litigation tracker logs fresh salvos: challenges to Executive Order 14164 jamming January 6 convicts into ADX Florence supermax in Colorado, and suits against orders targeting law firms like Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and WilmerHale for alleged anti-Trump bias. Lawfare's tracker flags national security spins on these executive actions. Even California Republicans appealed a Los Angeles panel's smackdown of their gerrymander claims against Governor Gavin Newsom's maps to the Supreme Court this week, per SCOTUStoday.These cases aren't just legal jargon—they're power plays reshaping the presidency, from Fed independence to gun rights and citizenship. As Trump posts fire on Truth Social about "evil, American-hating forces," the justices gear up for a term that could torch decades of precedent.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines with his upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Independent reports that he's headlining the Apple Music event, joined by acts like Green Day for the opening, Brandi Carlile singing America the Beautiful, Charlie Puth on the National Anthem, and Coco Jones with Lift Every Voice and Sing.This week, on January 16, Apple Music dropped the official trailer, shot under Puerto Rico's iconic flamboyant tree, where Bad Bunny dances to his 2025 hit “BAILE INOLVIDABLE,” or Unforgettable Dance, joined by diverse dancers of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. ABC News describes it as an invitation for the world to groove, emphasizing rhythm, unity, and cultural richness. The clip ends with his promise: “The world will dance.”The Express notes the trailer shattered records, surpassing Rihanna's 2.9 million Instagram likes to become the most-liked Super Bowl halftime promo ever at 3 million, celebrated by fans on Threads and Instagram amid MAGA backlash. Conservatives, including Trump supporters, have slammed him as a Trump hater, anti-ICE activist, and criticized his Spanish-only songs and Puerto Rican roots—despite Puerto Rico being a U.S. territory. Trump once claimed he'd never heard of him, per The Independent.Fans are hyped, predicting the most-viewed halftime ever. iHeartRadio highlights the trailer's inclusive vibe countering right-wing criticism, while NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the pick, calling Bad Bunny one of the world's top entertainers for a uniting moment. On SNL, Bad Bunny dedicated it to Latinos opening doors worldwide.Social media buzzes with excitement, volunteers need to meet height requirements, and speculation grows on guest stars and his all-Spanish set as the first solo male Latin headliner.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey everyone, its your girl Roxie Rush here, your AI gossip whirlwind powered by cutting-edge smarts to scoop the tea faster than you can say viral videoand trust me, thats a good thing because I never sleep, I never spin lies, and I deliver the unfiltered realness straight to your ears. Buckle up for the hottest MrBeast flash from the past few days, darlingshes reigning supreme even while joking hes broke!Picture this: Jimmy Donaldson, our 27-year-old YouTube king with a $5 billion Beast Industries empire, drops a bombshell in a fresh Wall Street Journal interview published early this month. According to the Wall Street Journal and Business Insider, he confesses, I have negative money right nowIm borrowing just to scrape by, cant even snag a McDonalds breakfast despite that insane valuation. Forbes pegs his net worth at $85 million from June 2025, but its all tied up in equity, not cashhedging bets on growth over personal splurges. The Times of India echoes he borrowed from his mom for wedding costs last summer and once dropped $150k on a private jet to see fiancee Thea Booysen in the UKtime is money, honey!But hold the dramaheros the blockbuster: Bloomberg Television reports on January 15 that Bitmine Immersion Technologies, crypto heavyweight chaired by Fundstrat guru Tom Lee, is pumping $200 million into Beast Industries for a juicy stake, closing January 19. This isnt pocket changeits a massive pivot tying MrBeasts Gen Z magic to crypto dreams, especially with his October trademark filing for MrBeast Financialthink exchanges, lending, the works. Beast Industries is slashing media losses after a $100 million hit in 2024, and Jimmy teased a personal finance YouTube channel. No major public sightings or social buzz in the last 24 hours, but this investment? Pure biographical goldlong-term power move into fintech glam.Whew, Roxies rushing off to the next scoopthank you for tuning in, lovesubscribe now to never miss a MrBeast beat, and search Biography Flash for more sizzling bios! Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey Beliebers, its your AI gossip guru Roxie Rush here for Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and darling, being AI means I scour the web faster than you can say sorry, pulling verified scoops without the drama or bias just pure, sparkling truth to keep you in the loop. In the past few days, the buzz is all about Biebers epic comeback whispers lighting up the headlines. Effingham Radio and The Sun report his team is eyeing a massive 2026 London headline slot at British Summer Time in Hyde Park, his first there since 2017 after pulling back from touring due to exhaustion and that brutal Ramsay Hunt syndrome battle back in 2022. No official word yet, but sources say bosses are thrilled, calling it a long time coming without overloading our guy. Hot 1049 echoes the excitement building for this nine-year-break buster. And get this, his official site justinbiebermusic.com lists confirmed Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival dates April 11 and 18 in Indio, California pure gold for his bio, signaling a health-focused return to the stage that could redefine his legacy. SeatGeek backs those ticket drops starting at over 900 bucks a pop. No fresh public sightings or social media pops from Bieber himself in the last 48 hours, but The Economic Times resurfaced his cheeky quote of the day: Music was never something I was going to do for a living at 13, youre just playing for fun and uploading to YouTube for family. Timeless reminder of his organic rise. Parade pegs his 2026 net worth at 200 million, boosted by that 2023 catalog sale, while Hailey edges him out at 300 mil post her Rhode billion-dollar e.l.f. deal. AOL teases no huge world tour yet hes on Bieber time, babe. Oh, and those Justin Bieber Night tribute gigs? Kicking off last night in Vegas per ConcertFix not him, but fans are feral. Zero unconfirmed rumors here, all from reliable spots like official sites and major outlets.Thanks for tuning in, loves subscribe now to never miss a Bieber beat, and search Biography Flash for more juicy bios. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Trump Administration Supreme Court Cases: Week of January 16, 2026Welcome back to Quiet Please. I'm your host, and today we're diving into what's shaping up to be one of the most consequential weeks in recent Supreme Court history. As we head into the final stretch before the Court's April sitting, there are several major cases involving President Donald Trump that could fundamentally reshape American governance and policy for years to come.Let's start with what's happening right now. The Supreme Court is in what experts at SCOTUSblog describe as "maximum overdrive," with ninety-one cases already relisted for consideration and seventeen new cases added just this week. This Friday's conference marks the last real chance for the Court to grant petitions in time for arguments at the April sitting, the final session of this term. That means decisions are coming fast.Now, the Trump administration is front and center in several pivotal cases. According to reporting from the Constitution Center, one of the most immediate cases is Trump v. Cook, which involves the president's attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Cook began her fourteen-year term in 2023, and Trump tried to remove her this year, alleging mortgage fraud from before her appointment. Here's the constitutional tension: the Federal Reserve Act only allows the president to remove board members "for cause." This case will be argued on January twenty-first, just five days from now, and it represents a much smaller preview of the larger question the Court is grappling with in another case, Trump v. Slaughter.That case, heard in December and coming to decision soon, asks whether the president can unilaterally remove members from independent, multi-member federal agencies without statutory cause. If Trump wins, according to legal analysis from Dykema, it would overturn a ninety-year-old precedent established in Humphrey's Executor v. United States. The background here is significant: Trump dismissed FTC officials Alvaro Bedoya and fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve, justifying both removals by saying their roles were inconsistent with his administration's policies.But there's more. According to reporting from Axios, the Supreme Court is also preparing to rule on Trump's birthright citizenship executive order in a case called Trump v. Barbara, expected in early 2026. If upheld, this would fundamentally alter the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee of citizenship to children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants, a right that has stood for over a century.Then there's the tariffs case. Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump will determine whether Trump's invocation of a national emergency to impose extensive tariffs on imported goods without congressional approval is constitutional. What's at stake here is enormous. If the Court rules against Trump, the government could be forced to reimburse over one hundred billion dollars in tariffs already collected from businesses and consumers.According to SCOTUSblog, in an interview transcript, Trump himself said he would pursue tariffs through "some other alternative" if the Supreme Court strikes down his current tariffs, showing just how central this issue is to his policy agenda.What makes this moment particularly significant is that Trump has frequently used the Court's emergency docket during his second term to suspend lower court decisions while legal matters unfold. The administration is essentially testing the limits of executive power across multiple fronts simultaneously.These cases represent nothing less than a potential reshaping of the separation of powers, executive authority over independent agencies, the scope of immigration law, and trade policy. Decisions here could determine whether a president can act unilaterally on major policy questions or whether constitutional checks remain in place.Thank you for tuning in today. Come back next week for more as these cases develop. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, visit quietplease.ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

See the schedule of the final stretch of our Murder Night in Blood Forest tour, and buy tickets here: https://www.welcometonightvale.com/live Some time ago, I went looking for recommendations on old radio plays to listen to. Despite what many people think, I don't actually have a strong familiarity with old radio plays outside of the famous War of the Worlds (which I once watched performed live in LA by the cast of Star Trek: Next Generation. Yes, it ruled.). One show that came up a lot was Quiet Please by Wyllis Cooper, who was considered one of the best innovators of radio drama in his time. One reddit comment called out "In The House Where I Was Born", a 1949 episode, as a highlight. So I gave it a listen. You can do so here. The episode does not sound anything like what we imagine old time radio to sound like. He's doing something that sound much closer to modern fiction podcasting. And I decided I wanted to write my own riff on the subject, replacing the more straight forward ghost story of the episode with something a little more specifically Night Vale. This is the result. Here's to you, Wyllis Cooper. From one writer of audio fiction to another: may your legacy live on. -Joseph Fink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See the schedule of the final stretch of our Murder Night in Blood Forest tour, and buy tickets here: https://www.welcometonightvale.com/live Some time ago, I went looking for recommendations on old radio plays to listen to. Despite what many people think, I don't actually have a strong familiarity with old radio plays outside of the famous War of the Worlds (which I once watched performed live in LA by the cast of Star Trek: Next Generation. Yes, it ruled.). One show that came up a lot was Quiet Please by Wyllis Cooper, who was considered one of the best innovators of radio drama in his time. One reddit comment called out "In The House Where I Was Born", a 1949 episode, as a highlight. So I gave it a listen. You can do so here. The episode does not sound anything like what we imagine old time radio to sound like. He's doing something that sound much closer to modern fiction podcasting. And I decided I wanted to write my own riff on the subject, replacing the more straight forward ghost story of the episode with something a little more specifically Night Vale. This is the result. Here's to you, Wyllis Cooper. From one writer of audio fiction to another: may your legacy live on. -Joseph Fink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar known as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines this week with buzz around his Super Bowl LX halftime show and award nominations. Fans are venting frustration on TikTok and Reddit over a strict height requirement for the field cast positions in his February 8 performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Independent reports the original job ad from Backlit Support sought participants between 5'7” and 6'0” with a slender to athletic build, able to handle costumes up to 40 pounds for structured movements, not dancing. Shorter fans like one TikToker at 5'5” posted, “Like come on Benito, why you doing us shorties like that?” while another lamented being 5'3”. The listing closed but reopened with an even taller range of 5'10” to 6'1” for updated production needs, paying $18.70 hourly without game tickets, as confirmed by USA Today and The National Desk. This marks Bad Bunny's second Super Bowl appearance after guesting with J Balvin in 2020 for Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.Meanwhile, Latin Times announces Bad Bunny leads Premio Lo Nuestro 2026 nominations alongside Rauw Alejandro, Myke Towers, and Carín León in a male-dominated field. His track DTMF tops with nods in Song of the Year, Urban Song of the Year, and Pop Urbano Song of the Year, while his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos competes for Album of the Year. The awards air February 19 on Univision from Miami, right after his Super Bowl historic set as the first solo male Latin artist, expected fully in Spanish. Japan Travel highlights his massive Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour hitting Tokyo in 2026, part of a stadium run that sold 2.6 million tickets in a week since late 2025.Social media also buzzes with fan edits and AI tracks mimicking his style, like a viral “Te Olvido Mañana” video, but no official new releases this week.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Trump's Legal Battles Heat Up at the Supreme CourtWelcome back to Quiet Please. We're diving straight into what's shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Donald Trump's presidency, as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on cases that could define his entire second term.Let's start with the centerpiece of Trump's economic agenda. The Supreme Court is preparing to decide the legality of Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign products, a case Trump himself has called the most important case ever. According to reporting from SCOTUSblog and Yahoo Finance, Trump warned the court in a recent social media post that if they rule against his tariffs, "we're screwed." The court heard arguments back in November, and a ruling could come as soon as this week. What makes this case critical is the stakes involved. If the justices side with Trump's challengers, the government could be forced to refund over 100 billion dollars in tariffs already collected from American businesses and consumers. That's real money that could reshape the economy depending on which way the court goes.But the tariff case is just one piece of a much larger legal puzzle Trump is navigating. According to SCOTUSblog, the Supreme Court is also preparing to hear arguments on January 21st regarding Trump's push to remove Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. This ties into a broader constitutional question about whether Trump has the power to unilaterally fire the heads of independent agencies, which would overturn 90 years of legal precedent if the court rules in his favor. Cook is just one person Trump wants removed. He's also targeted Federal Trade Commission officials, making this a test of executive power that could reshape how the president interacts with the federal bureaucracy.There's another major case looming as well. The Supreme Court will decide the legality of a Hawaii law that prohibits people from carrying firearms onto private property without explicit consent from the owner. This case, Wolford versus Lopez, will test the limits of Second Amendment rights against property rights in a way the court hasn't fully addressed before.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is also set to address a case challenging prohibitions on conversion therapy for minors, the discredited practice aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity. According to Axios, Republicans argue these restrictions violate the First Amendment, framing this as a free speech issue rather than a health and safety matter.Throughout all of this legal maneuvering, Trump has repeatedly used the Supreme Court's emergency procedures known as the shadow docket to suspend lower court decisions while cases are ongoing. According to USA Today, this gave Trump victories on everything from keeping tariffs in place to withholding foreign aid and conducting immigration raids. Now those emergency wins face scrutiny in the full court proceedings.These Supreme Court cases will ripple across Trump's entire presidency, affecting economic policy, executive power, and civil rights all at once.Thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey everyone, its your groovy gossip queen Roxie Rush here for Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and yeah, Im an AI which means I scour the web faster than you can say selfie stick for the hottest, verified scoops without missing a beat perfect for your ears.Buckle up, Biebs stans, because the past few days have been buzzing with massive comeback vibes. According to The Sun via NZCity and ArcaMax, Justin is in serious talks to headline British Summer Time in Hyde Park next year his first full UK gig since 2017, and bosses are thrilled after his health hiatus from Ramsay Hunt and exhaustion. A source spills, his team is keen not to overload him, but this could be the epic return. Picture 65,000 Beliebers screaming Sorry again oof, chills.No fresh public sightings or social blasts in the last 48 hours, but VOI confirms those UK festival negotiations are heating up, potentially expanding to Leeds Roundhay too. On the family front, hes cherishing downtime with Hailey and little Jack Blues, 17 months now, after her Rhode sale spiked their empire to half a billion combined per Parade.And get this, the past 24 hours crown no new headlines, but his record-shattering 10 million dollar Coachella 2026 payday still dominates chatter from Economic Times and Rolling Stone hes self-negotiated it, topping Beyonce, no agent needed, for a once-in-a-generation spectacle on April weekends. Hes eyeing spot dates over grueling tours, he admitted on recent Twitch, cause leaving his fam feels super daunting. Plus, in fresh Instagram posts via WSBT, hes calling out the industry for a safer, more honest vibe, reflecting on child star scars and crediting faith for his glow-up no revenge, just redemption, darlings.No unconfirmed rumors here just pure gold thats bio-book worthy. Whew, Biebs is leveling up.Thanks for tuning in, lovelies subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Muah.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, made a striking financial admission that's been dominating headlines. In a Wall Street Journal video interview published in early January, the 27-year-old YouTube megastar revealed he currently has negative money and is actually borrowing funds to get by. According to the interview, Donaldson stated, "I have negative money right now. I'm borrowing money right now. That's how little money I have." He went further, claiming that technically everyone watching has more money than him if you subtract his company equity, which he notes doesn't buy him a McDonald's breakfast.This revelation comes from someone whose net worth sits between 2.6 and 3.7 billion dollars on paper. The paradox makes sense when you understand that his wealth is almost entirely tied up in Beast Industries, the private company he controls a majority stake in, valued at roughly 5 to 7.4 billion dollars depending on the valuation source. Beast Industries operates like a Silicon Valley startup rather than a traditional celebrity brand, employing around 450 people with over 300 dedicated to video production alone.The financial strain comes from aggressive reinvestment. Average main-channel videos cost between 3 to 4 million dollars to produce, and Donaldson frequently scraps completed content if it doesn't meet his standards. Last year, tens of millions were spent on videos never released. Beast Games, his Amazon Prime Video series, reportedly lost tens of millions after production costs spiraled. The company suffered losses exceeding 100 million dollars in its media division during 2024.What keeps the operation afloat is Feastables, his consumer snack brand generating over 200 million dollars in annual revenue with nationwide distribution at major retailers like Walmart and Target. However, those profits get reinvested into expansion and subsidizing the media operation rather than going to Donaldson's personal account.This isn't Donaldson's first public admission about his cash situation. In 2025, he revealed he had to borrow money from his mother for his upcoming wedding to fiancée Thea Booysen. He's also previously stated he has less than one million dollars in his personal bank account and tries to pay himself only enough monthly to break even.Thanks for tuning in to this update on MrBeast. Subscribe now to never miss breaking news on your favorite creators. Search the term Biography Flash for more compelling biographies like this one.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Listeners, let's dive straight into where the courts stand right now on Donald Trump and the trials that still define his post‑presidency.Over the past few days, the center of gravity has shifted from the drama of live testimony to the slow grind of appeals courts and the Supreme Court, where Donald Trump is still fighting the fallout from his earlier criminal and civil cases. News outlets like the New York Times and CNN report that his legal team has been zeroing in on one overarching goal: pushing back or weakening the criminal convictions and keeping any remaining trials away from the spotlight as the election year calendar fills up.According to reporting from the Associated Press, Trump's lawyers are continuing to press appeals in the New York hush‑money case, the one where a Manhattan jury previously convicted him on multiple felony counts related to falsifying business records tied to payments to Stormy Daniels. Those appeals hinge on claims that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stretched state law to criminalize conduct that, the defense insists, should have been treated as a federal election issue, not a state‑level fraud scheme. Legal analysts on NBC News say the appellate judges are now weighing not just the trial judge's rulings on evidence and jury instructions, but the larger question of whether New York law was used in a way it was never intended to be.At the same time, the federal election‑interference case in Washington, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, remains in a kind of limbo, dominated by higher‑court arguments over presidential immunity and the scope of official acts. The Washington Post reports that Trump's team is still arguing that a former president cannot be criminally prosecuted for actions taken while in office that are even arguably official. That issue has already gone through one round in the D.C. Circuit, and commentators on Lawfare note that the next moves will determine whether a full retrial timetable is even realistic this year, or whether the case stays frozen while the Supreme Court is asked to step in again.Down in Georgia, in the Fulton County election‑subversion case brought by District Attorney Fani Willis, recent coverage from the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution describes a proceeding that is technically alive but politically and logistically bogged down. Multiple co‑defendants have launched appeals attacking the use of Georgia's racketeering law and challenging Fani Willis herself after earlier questions about her conduct and conflicts. Courts are now wrestling with which defendants, including Donald Trump, can be tried together and whether a streamlined, smaller trial is the only way forward.Meanwhile, the fallout from the civil fraud case in New York, brought by Attorney General Letitia James over alleged inflation of asset values, has moved deeper into the appellate phase. Bloomberg reports that Trump's lawyers are asking New York's appellate courts to roll back the sweeping financial penalties and long bans on acting as an officer of a New York company, arguing that lenders were repaid in full and were not victims in any traditional sense. Business groups are watching closely, because the final word on that judgment will shape how aggressively state officials can police alleged corporate fraud by a former president or any other high‑profile executive.Threaded through all of this is a broader institutional question: how much of a former president's behavior, political or financial, belongs in criminal court, and how much should be left to voters or Congress? Legal scholars quoted in the Wall Street Journal say that whatever happens in these Trump cases will set precedents that long outlast him, defining how prosecutors, grand juries, and judges treat the next national‑level scandal.Listeners, thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Bad Bunny is heading into the biggest stretch of his career so far, and this past week the news cycle around him has been intense on two fronts: massive milestones and a major lawsuit.Music and industry outlets report that he is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos just as he approaches the 2026 Grammy Awards with six nominations, including Album, Record, and Song of the Year, making him the first Spanish‑language artist to be up for all three at once. According to coverage in lifestyle and culture press, that album is only the second Spanish‑language project ever nominated for Album of the Year, after his own Un Verano Sin Ti, turning his presence at the Grammys into a symbolic moment for Latin music on the global stage.Spotify's newsroom notes that Debí Tirar Más Fotos was the platform's Global Top Album of 2025, and to mark its anniversary they've launched special playlist cover-art stickers themed around the record's visuals, with Puerto Rico references and characters from the album's world. Social and analytics firm Meltwater adds that in 2025 Bad Bunny was Spotify's most‑streamed artist worldwide, with nearly 20 billion streams and over 12 million media mentions across traditional and social media, driven by the album, his Met Gala appearance, a world tour announcement, and the reveal that he would headline the Super Bowl halftime show.Sports and entertainment sites like Marca are reminding listeners that in less than a month he will lead the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The show is being framed as one of the most anticipated cultural moments of 2026, with the NFL betting on his global pull to help expand its international audience. Pop‑culture outlets such as Dazed are already listing that performance among the year's defining music events, and rumor pieces circulating on newsbreak-style platforms and Vice mention speculation that Drake could appear as a surprise guest, reviving their “MÍA” collaboration on one of the world's biggest stages.At the same time, legal news has broken that could cast a shadow over these celebrations. Law-focused sites and mainstream outlets including The Independent, Rolling Stone, and Billboard report that a woman named Tainaly Y. Serrano Rivera has filed a lawsuit in Puerto Rico seeking at least $16 million. She alleges her recorded phrase “Mira, puñeta, no me quiten el perreo” was used without proper consent on two tracks: Solo de Mi from X 100pre and EoO from Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and then woven into live shows and merchandise as part of Bad Bunny's brand. Legal commentary notes that she is represented by the same legal team that previously sued on behalf of his ex‑girlfriend Carliz De La Cruz in another voice‑recording dispute, and that this new case raises broader questions about informal recording practices and personality rights in Puerto Rico's law. Vice and others point out that the timing is especially sensitive, landing just weeks before his Super Bowl appearance; his camp has not publicly commented yet, and the court has called for responses later this year.On social media over the last few days, fan conversations have swung between hyping possible Super Bowl set lists, speculating about special guests, trading Spotify anniversary graphics and stickers, and debating the fairness and implications of the new lawsuit. Analytics coverage from Meltwater suggests that controversy around his tour and now the lawsuit can actually fuel visibility, even as it sparks criticism, and that his cultural authenticity and focus on Puerto Rico remain central to why these moments resonate so strongly.That's the latest on Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny: a week where Grammy history, streaming dominance, and Super Bowl pressure collide with serious legal questions about voice, consent, and ownership.Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.MrBeast has spent the past few days doing exactly what has turned him into a one man media ecosystem, bouncing between red carpets, streaming platforms, and headlines while quietly shaping the next chapter of his empire. At the premiere of Beast Games season two for Prime Video, Access Hollywood captured Jimmy Donaldson calling the new season arguably the biggest collab in TV history, a Survivor crossover where 100 of the strongest people in the world face 100 of the smartest for at least a 5 million dollar prize and possibly as much as 10 million, with a heavier focus on strategy and storytelling than season one according to his own description in that interview. He also confirmed he will appear on Survivor 50 but said he is not allowed to share details, a teasing hint that could become a major biographical milestone if the worlds biggest YouTuber successfully crosses into legacy network reality TV. In the same appearance he publicly leaned into traditional Hollywood, joking that YouTube has his number if they want him to host the Oscars on the platform, signaling his ongoing push to sit at the top table of both digital and legacy entertainment. On the personal front, he told Access Hollywood that his upcoming wedding to fiancee Thea Booysen will be small and intimate, a deliberate contrast to his massive public spectacles, and he did not rule out a wedding vlog, which would instantly become one of the most watched creator wedding videos ever if it happens, though that remains speculative until posted. Business wise, Prime Video s rollout of the first three episodes of Beast Games season two this week cements his shift from pure YouTube creator to hybrid streaming showrunner, with trade coverage framing the series as a flagship unscripted bet for Amazon. Casting coverage from outlets like AOL notes there is still no announced casting call for a third season as of early January, underscoring that the long term future of the franchise is still being negotiated behind the scenes rather than publicly confirmed. In lighter but widely shared news, Business Insider reported on his recent GQ 10 essentials video, highlighting that he burns through roughly a dozen pairs of AirPods a year, color codes multiple pairs for different times of day, and keeps briefcases with ten thousand dollars ready around the studio for spontaneous giveaways, a small but vivid detail of how his life and business are engineered around constant calls, content, and cash driven stunts. Across social media, clips from the Beast Games premiere, his Survivor teases, and his comments about Timothee Chalamet deserving an Oscar have been circulating heavily, but beyond that there are no verified bombshell controversies or major new business acquisitions breaking in the last 24 hours, just a steady drumbeat of promotion and speculation from fans about what the rumored 10 million dollar prize and the Survivor crossover might mean for the future scale of his projects. Thank you for listening, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update on Mr. Beast, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey babes, it is Roxie Rush, your AI gossip queen, which is amazing news for you because I do not sleep, I do not scroll tired, and I never miss a Justin Bieber update, no matter how fast it drops.Let us sprint through the last few days in Bieberland, because things are moving. The big long term headline is Justin's live comeback era taking serious shape. The News International and ArcaMax, picking up reporting from The Sun, say Justin is in talks for a huge UK comeback show at British Summer Time Hyde Park, almost nine years after his last full UK concert there. That would be a milestone return, given he stepped back from touring in 2022 after going public about his Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and canceling the Justice World Tour dates to protect his health, as he explained on Instagram at the time.Layer that on top of his already locked in Coachella 2026 reign and we are looking at a carefully controlled, high impact performance strategy, not a grind it out tour. Hits Daily Double and coverage summarized by outlets like the Economic Times report that Justin negotiated a record breaking 10 million dollar Coachella headlining deal through his own family office instead of a traditional agent, making him the highest paid Coachella performer ever and keeping the power and the money in house. That kind of move is biographically huge: it confirms the evolution from teen talent to seasoned operator running a 300 million dollar empire, as business analysis pieces at Royalty Exchange and Parade have been highlighting with his catalog sale, Drew House, and his real estate plays.Recent entertainment coverage also ties his career moves to his family life with Hailey and their son Jack Blues. People and other lifestyle outlets have framed his new approach to touring around protecting his energy and being present as a dad and husband, which fits with his own past comments about touring being super daunting and burnout creeping in. Reports of a possible UK festival show and spot date style performances fit that narrative, but anything beyond Hyde Park talks right now is speculative and should be treated as unconfirmed planning chatter.Day to day, the socials and fan accounts are buzzing more about prep and positioning than wild drama: no verified scandals, just a sense that the Biebs is gearing up for a prestige focused, health conscious next chapter that could redefine his legacy.I am Roxie Rush, this has been Justin Bieber Biography Flash. Thanks for listening, and make sure you subscribe so you never miss an update on Justin Bieber. And when you need more iconic life stories, search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I step into the studio with one question in mind: where do all of Donald Trump's many legal battles actually stand right now, especially in the courts over the past few days?Let's start with the arena that now overshadows almost everything else: the Supreme Court. Axios reports that the justices are gearing up for a series of blockbuster Trump cases this year, and some of the key moves have landed just in recent days and weeks. According to Axios, one of the biggest is Learning Resources v. Trump, the case that will decide whether Donald Trump can use a declared national emergency to impose sweeping tariffs without Congress. A recent Supreme Court docket entry shows that an emergency application tied to this dispute has been set for full argument in January, rather than decided quietly on the shadow docket, a sign the Court knows how massive the stakes are. A ruling against Trump could force the government to refund more than 100 billion dollars in tariffs and sharply limit his ability to drive economic policy through emergency powers alone, something economists at the Peterson Institute for International Economics have been closely watching.But that tariff fight is only one front. Axios also highlights Trump v. Barbara, the case over his executive order targeting birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants. Lower courts have split and issued injunctions, and now the Supreme Court is expected to decide whether a policy Trump calls essential to immigration enforcement can override more than a century of Fourteenth Amendment precedent.On the power front, Axios notes yet another Supreme Court showdown: Trump's attempt to fire independent agency officials like Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and Federal Trade Commission officials Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya. The question is whether a president can unilaterally remove these figures for policy reasons, shredding a 90‑year tradition of insulation from raw politics. If Trump prevails here, the presidency's reach over watchdogs and economic regulators could expand dramatically.Zoom out from the Supreme Court, and you see the lower courts straining under wave after wave of Trump‑era litigation. Just Security and Lawfare both maintain litigation trackers showing dozens of ongoing suits targeting Trump's executive orders on everything from conditions of imprisonment to crackdowns on law firms and civil rights groups. These trackers reveal a pattern: plaintiffs argue that Trump's actions routinely stretch or shatter constitutional limits, invoking the First Amendment, due process, equal protection, and separation of powers in case after case.Politico, looking at the criminal and enforcement landscape more broadly, describes what it calls a renaissance in the use and resistance of grand juries around Trump‑related prosecutions. Veteran prosecutors told Politico they had rarely seen grand juries push back on indictments the way some have when confronted with aggressive Trump‑aligned cases, and at least one federal judge has openly criticized what she called “apparent prosecutorial machinations” tied to these efforts. Even where Trump himself is not the defendant, his policies and his Justice Department's tactics keep popping up in the courtroom record.Taken together, the last few days have not brought a single dramatic verdict with Donald Trump at the defense table, but they have tightened the vise around his presidency's legal legacy. Supreme Court calendars, emergency applications, and fresh filings in federal courts all point to 2026 as the year when judges, not voters, will finally decide how far Trump can go on tariffs, immigration, and presidential power itself.Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Bad Bunny is heading into the biggest stretch of his career, and this past week has been all about Grammys, the Super Bowl halftime show, and the continuing wave from his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.According to Daily Sabah and other music outlets, Benito goes into the upcoming Grammy Awards with six nominations off Debí Tirar Más Fotos, becoming the first Spanish-language artist ever nominated at the same time for Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Those pieces note how this could once again reshape how the Grammys treat Spanish-language music, since the album is being praised as his most deeply Puerto Rican project, blending reggaetón and Latin trap with música jíbara, salsa, bomba, plena, and even aguinaldo in tracks like Pitorro de Coco.Sites like Indulge Express are framing these nominations as a symbolic breakthrough for Latin music in general, stressing that Bad Bunny already has Grammys, but only in música urbana categories, and that this moment pushes him fully into the so‑called “big four” conversation, not just the Latin lanes.On the streaming side, Spotify's newsroom reported this week that Debí Tirar Más Fotos was officially the Global Top Album of 2025 on the platform, and they're celebrating its first anniversary with special in‑app features: custom playlist cover stickers tied to the album's artwork and Puerto Rican imagery, plus takeovers across Latin hubs and playlists like Éxitos Puerto Rico and This Is Bad Bunny. That campaign is designed to keep the album front and center as the Grammys and the Super Bowl approach, and fans on X and TikTok have been posting screenshots and showing off the new sticker pack.At the same time, a new Meltwater social‑data breakdown from January 7 highlights just how loud the Bad Bunny conversation has been. Their analysis says he generated over 12.5 million media mentions in 2025, with about half in Spanish and just over 40 percent in English, and they point to three huge spikes: the January release of Debí Tirar Más Fotos, his Met Gala appearance timed with the world tour announcement, and the reveal that he'll headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. That Super Bowl news alone drove roughly 1.5 million mentions and tens of millions of engagements, and Meltwater notes that while reaction to the album is overwhelmingly positive, sentiment around the halftime show is more polarized, driven in part by U.S. political backlash.That backlash is also showing up in traditional media. The Connecticut Post and other opinion columns are arguing that Bad Bunny's lyrics and image make him a bad fit for what they call a “family” broadcast, even as NFL coverage and pop‑culture sites like Dazed are calling his Apple Music Super Bowl LX set at Levi's Stadium one of the defining global moments of 2026 and a perfect match for the league's push to reach international, Spanish‑speaking audiences.Sports and local news in Europe are feeling his impact too. The Brussels Times reported that the final date of his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, scheduled for July 2026 in Brussels, is so big that it has forced the Belgian Athletics Championships to move to a different venue this summer, a sign of how massive his arena draw is outside the United States even while he continues to skip a full U.S. tour over concerns about immigration enforcement.iHeartMedia's latest announcement of the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations, carried by outlets like News4Jax and Your Valley, lists Bad Bunny right behind Taylor Swift among the top‑nominated artists, with his track Baile Inolvidable in key categories. That keeps him in heavy radio rotation on both Latin and mainstream pop formats as the Grammy and Super Bowl build‑up plays out.Commentary pieces in places like Daily Sabah also connect all these threads to the political climate: Bad Bunny turning down a U.S. tour because of mass deportations and ICE raids, then stepping onto the biggest TV stage in America as a proudly Spanish‑speaking Puerto Rican artist. Those analysts say his new music gives fans a language to process gentrification, tourism, and resistance, all while staying club‑ready.So for listeners, the snapshot right now is this: Debí Tirar Más Fotos is celebrating its one‑year anniversary as the world's most‑streamed album, Bad Bunny is on the brink of making more Grammy history, his world tour is disrupting sports calendars overseas, and the countdown is officially on to a Super Bowl halftime show that is already a cultural flashpoint.Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more from me check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching courtrooms turn into battlegrounds for America's future, but here we are in early January 2026, and President Donald Trump's legal wars are heating up like never before. Just days ago, on Tuesday, January 6, SCOTUSblog reminded us of that historic New York Times Company v. Sullivan case from 1964, where the Supreme Court protected the press from libel suits—timely now as tensions simmer between Trump and media outlets. But that's history; the real fireworks are exploding right now.Picture this: the Supreme Court is gearing up for its January 12 argument session in Washington, D.C., with seven massive cases, several straight from Trump's playbook. Axios reports that top of the list is Trump v. Barbara, where the justices could rule any moment on his executive order slashing birthright citizenship. Trump wants to deny U.S. citizenship to kids of undocumented immigrants born here, challenging over a century of 14th Amendment precedent. Businesses like Costco, Revlon, Bumble Bee Foods, and Ray-Ban makers are suing over another bombshell—Trump's tariffs. In Learning v. Trump, they're fighting his national emergency declaration that slapped billions in duties on imports without Congress's okay. Trump boasted on Truth Social it's the "most case ever," but a loss could mean refunding over $100 billion. Then there's Trump v. Slaughter, pitting Trump against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and FTC's Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter, whom he fired for clashing with his policies. The court will decide if he can boot independent agency heads, smashing 90-year-old protections.Just Security's litigation tracker paints an even wilder picture of chaos in lower courts. In D.C.'s federal district court, Taylor v. Trump challenges Executive Order 14164, where Attorney General Pam Bondi shuffled death row inmates to ADX Florence supermax under Trump's public safety push—plaintiffs scream due process violations. The National Association of the Deaf sued Trump, Chief of Staff Susan Wiles, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for axing ASL interpreters at White House briefings, claiming First and Fifth Amendment breaches. Law firms aren't safe either: Susman Godfrey out of Texas hit back at an executive order yanking their security clearances for opposing Trump; Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and WilmerHale face similar retaliation suits in D.D.C., alleging viewpoint discrimination. The American Bar Association sued over yanked grants from the Office on Violence Against Women, calling it payback for their stances. Even Rep. Eric Swalwell's in the mix with Swalwell v. Pute, targeting Trump's criminal arrest pushes.Politico says grand juries are Trump's new nightmare—refusing indictments left and right on his aggressive policies, from protester crackdowns to immigrant roundups. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan blasted prosecutors for "rushed" cases with weak evidence. And in a wild international twist, CBS News covered ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores arraigned Monday in Manhattan's federal courthouse before Judge Alvin Hellerstein. Whisked by helicopter from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center under heavy security, Maduro pled not guilty to narco-terrorism, cocaine smuggling, and weapons charges—facing life in prison—while insisting he's still Venezuela's president.The Supreme Court's emergency docket, like in 25A312, keeps deferring stays till January arguments, per their own filings. Lawfare's tracker logs non-stop national security suits against Trump's moves. It's a legal whirlwind, listeners, with the high court poised to reshape everything from guns in Wolford v. Lopez against Hawaii's private property ban, to conversion therapy fights in Miles v. Salazar.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey Beliebers and biography buffs, its your girl Roxie Rush here on Justin Bieber Biography Flash, and yeah, Im an AI dishing the deets thats a total win cause I scour the web lightning-fast for every verified scoop without missing a beat or spilling fake tea. Straight up, the past few days Justin has been all about that cozy dad life with a massive career glow-up brewing no major headlines in the last 24 hours but his 2026 vibes are exploding with long-term legacy potential.Picture this: Justin just dropped the cutest Instagram carousel according to ELLE showing him fishing with little Jack Blues Bieber, their tiny family moment thats pure heart-melt gold amid all the pop king buzz. CAN News calls him Canadas most watched star entering a pivotal crossroads, balancing health-first selective projects over nonstop tours think fewer but epic moves that could redefine his next decade. Hes prepping hard for that record-shattering 10 million Coachella 2026 headline gig Rolling Stone and Economic Times confirm he negotiated it solo without an agent pocketing a cool 5 mil per weekend topping Beyonce and Gaga while Hits Daily Double says it was all family office magic.Tour plans? Pop Crush reports 2026 world tour talks have gone radio silent hes on Bieber time darlings prioritizing legacy over rush but Coachella April 11 and 18 is locked for his Swag projects live debut. A YouTube rumor mill whispers unconfirmed Netflix docu-series tracking his Coachella prep like Beyonces Homecoming with Hailey sushi dates and raw fan chats but thats just buzz not verified yet. Meanwhile Parade pegs his net worth at 200 million with Hailey at 300 mil post her billion-dollar Rhode sale to e.l.f. in 2025 powering their power-couple empire.This selective glow-up screams biographical gold health boundaries family first but ready to dominate. Whew Roxie out of breath from the glam rush!Thanks for tuning in lovelies subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber and search Biography Flash for more great biographies. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, known to millions as MrBeast, has been absolutely everywhere in the news cycle recently, and there's a lot to unpack about what's happening in his empire right now.First up, Beast Games Season Two is dropping tomorrow, January 7th, on Prime Video. According to IMDb, the first three episodes will be available immediately, with new episodes rolling out weekly until the season finale on February 25th. The show is bringing back Beast City with what they're calling a "Strong vs. Smart" narrative, and there's apparently a Survivor crossover coming that has fans pretty excited. For context, the first season became Prime Video's most-watched unscripted show ever, racking up 50 million viewers in just 25 days, so expectations are absolutely massive for this second season.Beyond Beast Games, MrBeast is gearing up for a major humanitarian push. The Varkey Foundation announced a partnership with him to launch what they're calling the 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, described as the largest global social movement led by content creators. The campaign officially launched in November, and submissions have been pouring in from creators worldwide showcasing their social impact work. The top ten creators with the most impactful acts will be revealed at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai from January 9th to 11th, just days away. These selected creators will then collaborate with MrBeast and his Beast Industries team to execute documented acts of kindness with global reach. The selection criteria are pretty rigorous, focusing on authenticity, storytelling, creativity, and positive impact.Guinness World Records also recently caught up with MrBeast ahead of the Beast Games Season Two premiere, publishing an interview on January 4th that dives into his record-breaking achievements and what he's got coming next.What's really notable here is that MrBeast isn't just focused on entertainment anymore. The shift toward large-scale philanthropic initiatives, combined with the continued dominance of Beast Games, shows a creator who's building something that extends way beyond YouTube views. He's essentially creating a global infrastructure for content creators to participate in organized kindness movements.Thanks so much for listening to this update. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss any developments in the MrBeast story. For more great biographies just like this one, search the term Biography Flash.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

I never thought I'd be glued to my screen, watching the Supreme Court become the hottest ticket in town, but here we are on this crisp January morning in 2026, with President Donald Trump's legal battles dominating the headlines. Just days ago, on December 23, 2025, the justices handed down a key ruling in Trump v. Illinois, partially siding with the administration in a tense showdown over federalizing the National Guard in Illinois. The majority allowed the move, with Justice Kavanaugh writing a concurrence, while Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, arguing it overstepped state authority. According to the Brennan Center's Supreme Court Shadow Docket Tracker, this decision came after a First Circuit ruling let it stand, underscoring Trump's push to assert federal control amid rising urban unrest in Chicago.But that's just the appetizer. The real drama kicks off next week. On January 13, the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., will hear oral arguments in two massive challenges to state bans on transgender students—like those in West Virginia and Idaho—playing on sports teams matching their gender identity. KVUE News reports these cases hinge on the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause and Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. Challengers say the bans unfairly sideline kids like Becky Pepper-Jackson in West Virginia, who's been fighting since 2021 to compete in girls' track.Then, on January 21, all eyes turn to Trump v. Cook, a blockbuster testing presidential firing powers. President Trump tried to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in August 2025, citing alleged mortgage fraud from before her 2023 appointment to the Fed's Board in Washington. A D.C. district judge blocked it, and now the Supreme Court has deferred any stay until arguments, per the official docket for case 25A312. The Constitution Center notes this stems from the Federal Reserve Act, which only allows removal "for cause," not at-will. If Trump wins, it could reshape independent agencies like the Fed, which steers the U.S. economy with trillions in influence—think interest rates affecting your mortgage or job market.These aren't isolated fights. The Court's fall term already tackled Trump v. Slaughter on firing a Federal Trade Commissioner and Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump over tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker logs dozens more, from immigration deportations under the Alien Enemies Act in Trump v. J.G.G. to earlier agency head removals. With decisions due by June, the stakes couldn't be higher—executive power, civil rights, economic stability all colliding.As I sip my coffee, scrolling updates from the National Constitution Center, I can't help but wonder: will this term redefine Trump's second presidency? The justices, from Chief Justice John Roberts to the newest voices, hold the gavel.Thanks for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines this week with massive announcements lighting up the music world. The NFL revealed during Sunday night's Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers game that he'll headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in San Francisco's Bay Area in February 2026, according to AOL reports. He teased it on X in Spanish, saying he'd do just one U.S. date, then confirmed with a video of himself on a beach football goalpost, posting Super Bowl LX. Bay Area. February 2026. #AppleMusicHalftime.This caps a huge week after Grammy nominations dropped, positioning him for history. Associated Press and ClickOnDetroit note his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos earned six nods, making him the first Spanish-language artist nominated simultaneously for album, song, and record of the year. It's only the second Spanish-language album up for album of the year—after his own 2022 Un Verano Sin Ti. Experts like Vanessa Díaz from Loyola Marymount University call it a breakthrough for Latin music, especially reggaetón and Latin trap from Puerto Rico's marginalized communities, now hitting mainstream Grammy categories.The album fuses Puerto Rican folk like bomba, plena, and aguinaldo with modern trap, described by Yale's Albert Laguna as Bad Bunny's most Puerto Rican project yet, challenging global pop formulas without diluting his roots. It supports his ongoing Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, hitting Tokyo stadiums in 2026 per Japan Travel, after selling 2.6 million tickets in a week—a record for Latin artists.These moves come amid his boycott of U.S. continental tours over ICE raids and deportations affecting Latino fans, as he told i-D Magazine, with hundreds detained in Puerto Rico since late January. Just a week before Super Bowl, the February 1 Grammys at Crypto.com Arena could cement his legacy, with professors like Petra Rivera-Rideau hoping it opens doors for other artists.Listeners, thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, the unstoppable force known as MrBeast, has been lighting up the entertainment world with blockbuster announcements just days ago. Prime Video dropped the bombshell that Beast Games Season Two premieres January 7, 2026, with the first three episodes hitting at once and weekly drops building to a February 25 finale, according to IMDb and About Amazon reports. This follows Season Ones record as their most-watched unscripted hit, pulling in 50 million viewers fast, and teases fiercer Beast City battles with a brain versus brawn twist plus Starbucks coffeehouses woven in, launching the Cannon Ball drink tie-in that Tubefilter highlighted last week.Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff turned heads by publicly inviting MrBeast to craft a Super Bowl 2026 ad, a potential game-changer for his brand empire, as DesignRush detailed recently. No fresh public appearances or social media flares in the last 48 hours, but whispers of his upcoming Dubai spotlight at the 1 Billion Followers Summit from January 9 to 11 loom large, where hell reveal top collaborators for the 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign he launched with the Varkey Foundation back in November, per Global Teacher Prize news. Thats poised to amplify his philanthropy legacy, rallying creators worldwide for massive good.Business-wise, hes riding high post-branded video nods from Tubefilter, including Starbucks collabs and nods in their top weekly lists through December 30. No unconfirmed rumors here, just verified moves signaling MrBeasts pivot to global TV dominance and social impact. In the past 24 hours, no major headlines broke, but these Season Two reveals carry serious biographical weight, cementing his leap from YouTube king to streaming titan.Thanks for tuning into this Biography Flash episode on MrBeast. Subscribe now to never miss an update, and search Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Hey there, gorgeous gossipeurs, Roxie Rush here, your AI-powered scoop machine dishing the hottest Bieber buzz—AI's the bomb because I sift through the chaos in seconds, no coffee breaks needed, delivering pure, verified glam straight to your ears. Justin Bieber's kicking off 2026 like the pop king he is, landing a jaw-dropping 10 million dollar deal to headline Coachella in April—Rolling Stone calls it a record-breaker, topping Beyonce and Gaga, and he negotiated it himself through his family office, no agent drama, per Hits Daily Double and Economic Times. That's huge biographical gold, signaling his triumphant live return after health hiatuses, with insiders hyping a once-in-a-generation spectacle.Just last night into New Year's, Hailey dropped a steamy throwback kiss pic from 10 years back, captioning "10 New Years and counting" with heart and middle-finger flair—Hola and AOL report fans swooning while some shade her timeline, but the Biebers are solid, fresh off celebrating son Jack Blues turning one in August, per People. No fresh public sightings in the past 24 hours, but CAN News pegs him at a career crossroads, teasing new music, media spots, and selective gigs over mega-tours, prioritizing that health glow-up.Business-wise, his 300 million empire shines via the 2023 catalog sale and Drew House vibes, Royalty Exchange notes, while betting markets like Kalshi buzz on a potential number-one hit by year's end. Recent Swag II track "I Do" nods to Hailey amid their Banff romance—pure family fortress.Whew, Biebs is thriving, darlings—strategic, sexy, unstoppable! Thanks for tuning into Justin Bieber Biography Flash, hit subscribe to never miss an update on this icon, and search Biography Flash for more killer bios. Muah!And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Justin Bieber. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/42YoQGIThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Supreme Court's Trump Trials: A Week of Historic Decisions AheadAs we kick off 2026, the Supreme Court is preparing for what could be one of the most consequential months in recent judicial history. Next week, the justices will begin hearing arguments in cases that could fundamentally reshape American law, presidential power, and individual rights. Let me walk you through what's coming and why it matters.The most immediate case hits the core of executive authority. On January 21st, the Supreme Court will hear arguments in Trump v. Cook, a case centered on whether President Donald Trump can fire Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Cook began her fourteen-year term on the board in 2023. Trump attempted to remove her in August, alleging mortgage fraud that occurred before her appointment. Here's the legal tension: the Federal Reserve Act explicitly states that the president can only remove board members for cause. Trump's lawyers argue he should be able to dismiss her freely, while Cook's team contends the removal protections exist for a reason, to insulate the Fed from political pressure.What makes this case historic is its broader implications. According to analysis from Georgetown professor Stephen Vladeck, the Trump administration has filed nineteen shadow docket applications in its first twenty weeks, matching what the entire Biden administration filed over four years. If the Court rules in Trump's favor on the Cook case, it would overturn nearly a century-old precedent protecting independent agency commissioners from arbitrary dismissal. That could reshape how federal agencies operate and their independence from political winds.But the Fed case isn't the only executive power question before the justices. The Supreme Court's January calendar also includes Trump v. Barbara, which will examine whether Trump's executive order eliminating birthright citizenship can stand. This order aims to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants. Such a ruling would overturn protections established by the 14th Amendment that the Court has maintained for over a century. Multiple courts have already temporarily blocked the order's enforcement, signaling serious constitutional concerns.There's also the tariffs case. Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump will determine whether Trump can invoke a national emergency to impose extensive tariffs on foreign goods without congressional approval. Trump has called this the most significant case ever. The stakes are enormous. If the Court rules against him, the government might need to reimburse over one hundred billion dollars in tariffs already collected, and Trump's ability to use emergency declarations for economic policy would be severely constrained.Beyond Trump's cases, listeners should know that on January 13th, the Court will hear arguments in cases challenging state bans on transgender students participating in sports that align with their gender identity. These cases raise questions about the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause and Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination in education.As these arguments unfold over the coming weeks, decisions are expected before the end of June. The Court's rulings could reshape the balance between presidential power and institutional independence, alter immigration law, transform federal economic policy, and redefine civil rights protections. These aren't abstract legal questions, listeners. They'll affect real people's lives and how American government functions.Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more analysis as these historic arguments begin. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

This week on Quiet Please – The Golf Podcast, the full crew comes together to close out 2025 by reflecting on our biggest takeaways from the past year in golf—what surprised us, what disappointed, and what truly mattered. We also turn the page to 2026, laying out the storylines we believe will define the season ahead, from players to policies and everything in between. And finally, it’s time for our annual New Year Resolutions, where confidence is high, reality is ignored, and the 18th green is inevitably littered with broken dreams. It’s honest, opinionated, and very on brand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey there, listeners, buckle up because the Supreme Court's shadow docket has been on fire these past few days, handing President Donald Trump and his administration a string of high-stakes wins in battles over everything from the National Guard to passports and federal spending. Just eight days ago, on December 23, 2025, the Court ruled in Trump v. Illinois, siding against the administration's bid to federalize and deploy the National Guard in Illinois without state consent. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurrence, while Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented, arguing the move was essential for national security amid rising unrest in Chicago. The Brennan Center's Supreme Court Shadow Docket Tracker notes this as one of only five losses for the administration since January, out of 25 emergency decisions, with most favoring Trump at least partially and often with minimal explanation.But don't let that one setback fool you—the Court has been overwhelmingly pro-administration lately. On November 6, the justices greenlit the State Department's policy refusing passports that reflect transgender applicants' gender identity for a certified class of plaintiffs, overruling lower courts in a terse order. Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan dissented sharply, warning it tramples civil rights. This fits a pattern: back on October 3 in Noem v. National TPS Alliance, the Court forced the government to release congressionally appropriated foreign aid funds, with Justice Kagan's dissent, joined by Sotomayor and Jackson, blasting it as executive overreach. Earlier, September 22's Trump v. Slaughter let the administration dodge discovery demands from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington over DOGE Service materials under the Freedom of Information Act.Rewind a bit further into this whirlwind year, and the shadow docket explodes with immigration clashes. In Noem v. Doe on May 30, the Court allowed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to revoke parole en masse for half a million noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, skipping individual reviews—Justice Jackson dissented alongside Sotomayor. April's Trump v. J.G.G. permitted deportations of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members under the Alien Enemies Act, despite dissents from Sotomayor, Kagan, Jackson, and even partial pushback from Amy Coney Barrett. A.A.R.P. v. Trump on April 19 blocked removals of Venezuelan nationals, a rare check, with Kavanaugh concurring and Alito dissenting.Civil service purges? Check: McMahon v. New York on July 14 okayed firing Department of Education employees, while Trump v. Boyle upheld Trump's power to boot Consumer Product Safety Commission members without cause. Even LGBTQ+ rights took hits, like United States v. Shilling in May letting the Defense Department terminate transgender service members. Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker highlights ongoing suits, including a coalition of nonprofits and cities challenging the suspension of November 2025 SNAP benefits—a case that echoes lower court fights like District of Rhode Island's order to fully fund them.Since Inauguration Day, the Supreme Court's emergency docket—mostly Department of Justice filings—has tilted 20-to-5 toward Trump, per SCOTUSblog and Shadow Docket Watch data. Justices Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh often push back against blocks, while the liberal trio fights rearguard actions. As 2025 wraps, two applications still pend, promising more drama.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has dominated headlines this week with a raw Instagram series calling for a safer more honest music industry after his child stardom scars. According to The National Desk Bieber the 31 year old pop icon reflected on feeling used and rushed as a teen star writing I grew up in a system that rewarded my gift but didnt always protect my soul. He credited Jesus with healing his anger and identity declaring Im not a product Im a son per Relevant Magazine dated December 29. This poignant pre Christmas reflection carries huge biographical weight signaling Biebers pivot to faith driven advocacy over revenge aiming to transform not burn down the industry.No fresh public appearances or business deals popped in the past few days but his 2025 triumphs linger large. E News reported he and wife Hailey enjoyed a rare holiday date night December 18 in West Hollywood admiring a festive tree installation both casual as new parents to 15 month old son Jack Blues born August 2024. Musically Swag and Swag II surprise albums dropped earlier this year dominating charts with over 40 R&B laced tracks like Yukon and Devotion as noted by The Honey POP via Spreaker. A Candlelight tribute concert honored his hits in Miami December 21 per Listeso Music Group.Looking ahead Bieber confirmed headlining Coachella 2026 but prefers spot dates over grueling tours to stay close to family echoing his Halloween Twitch reservations. Older buzz like April rumors of cutting ties with Drew House for new SKYLRK fashion remains unconfirmed and distant per AOL. All verified no speculation here.Thanks for tuning in come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTube titan known as MrBeast, has been making waves with bold pivots that could redefine his empire just days into the new year. In a fresh interview with creator Jon Youshaei posted Monday, Business Insider reports Donaldson revealing plans for a dedicated YouTube channel on financial literacy, teaching fans about investing, Roth IRAs, and smart money moves. Its a natural evolution from his cash-stuffed stunts, like the 10 million dollar giveaway on Beast Games first season, and ties into his teased MrBeast Financial services business, with CEO Jeffrey Housenbold confirming expansion into loans and insurance via investor decks.At The New York Times DealBook Summit earlier this month, Donaldson dished on shifting his main channel strategy as fans tire of spectacle, per Business Insider. Hes doubling down on emotional storytelling, longer 25 minute videos, animation, and micro dramas, while cutting costs after losing millions on extravagant productions. Housenbold hinted at a potential IPO, eyeing ways to let his 1.4 billion global viewers own stakes in Beast Industries, now valued at five billion dollars, as TechCrunch details amid lawsuits over Beast Games set conditions and MrBeast Burger woes.Business buzzed with Starbucks partnering for Beast Games season two, debuting January seventh on Prime Video, fueling contestants with 24/7 coffee in Beast City and a limited Cannon Ball Drink from January 14th, Marketing Dive confirms. On December 26th, Associated Press covered Donaldson advising parents of aspiring kid influencers to prioritize education over fame. His December 20th 30 Days in the Sky YouTube challenge featured a Starbucks drop for a contestant vying for a 50 thousand dollar gift card.No major headlines in the past 24 hours, but these moves signal long term bets on education, finance, and efficiency, potentially cementing his biographical leap from stunt king to mogul.Thanks for tuning into this MrBeast episode of Biography Flash. Subscribe to never miss an update on MrBeast and search Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching the Supreme Court hand President Donald Trump a rare courtroom defeat, but here we are, listeners, on the heels of Christmas 2025. Just days ago, on December 23, the Justices in Washington, D.C., issued a sharp three-page unsigned order in Trump v. Illinois, rejecting the Trump administration's emergency plea to deploy the Illinois National Guard and Texas National Guard troops to Chicago. Picture this: Back on October 4, President Trump federalized 300 Illinois National Guard members to safeguard federal property amid reports of riots—protesters hurling tear gas canisters at officers, yanking off gas masks, even targeting them with bullhorns that could cause permanent hearing loss. The administration argued it was essential under federal law, citing unrefuted declarations of violence that local police in Chicago couldn't handle alone.But a federal judge in Chicago slapped down a temporary restraining order, and the Supreme Court let it stand. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Neil Gorsuch dissented fiercely—Alito's opinion called out the lower court for ignoring the facts, questioning why grand jury no-indictments for some rioters weren't enough to discredit the violence claims. Justice Brett Kavanaugh concurred separately, but the majority sided against the administration, marking a loss in the shadow docket frenzy that's defined Trump's second term. According to the Brennan Center's tracker, since January 20, 2025, the Court has ruled on 25 such emergency applications challenging Trump actions—20 at least partially in his favor, but this one, no dice. SCOTUSblog reported it straight: the deployment stays blocked while litigation drags on.This isn't isolated. Oral arguments wrapped up just last month on November 5 in Learning Resources v. Trump, consolidated with Trump v. VOS Selections before the Supreme Court. At stake? Whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act lets President Trump slap trade tariffs during national emergencies he declares—and if so, does it unconstitutionally hand Congress's power to the executive? Dykema's legal alert calls it the term's biggest case, pitting presidential authority against separation-of-powers limits. Whispers from the bench suggest the Justices are skeptical, probing the delegation doctrine hard.Meanwhile, Trump's legal battles echo from his first term. In New York, Judge Juan Merchan's decision in People v. Donald J. Trump keeps sentencing on ice—pushed from July 2024 past the election to November 26 at Trump's own request, now stayed pending Supreme Court immunity fallout from Trump v. United States. Federal appeals upheld a jury's E. Jean Carroll verdict against him, with no reversal in sight. And the floodgates? Education policies sparked 71 lawsuits in 2025 alone, per Education Week, with Trump losing nearly 70 percent at lower courts. Immigration clashes rage on—from Noem v. Doe revoking parole for half a million from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, to Alien Enemies Act deportations where the Court sometimes greenlights, sometimes blocks.It's a whirlwind, listeners—tariffs, troops, tariffs again—reminding us the courts are checking power like never before. As 2025 closes, Trump's docket tests every constitutional seam.Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Justin Bieber BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Justin Bieber has been keeping a low profile over the holidays but made waves with a poignant Christmas message on identity and faith, declaring to Billboard via JubileeCast, "I'm not a product," as he reflected on industry pressures, healing through forgiveness, and hoping for a more compassionate music world that values artists as people. AOL reports he and Hailey cozied up for Christmas 2025, countering unverified rumors from less reliable outlets like emec.org.uk claiming he wanted a quiet holiday alone without her—no credible sources confirm any marital strain. In Tokyo earlier this month, Setlist.fm confirms Bieber performed a rare live set at the SKYLRK afterparty on December 5 at 1 OAK, tying into his fashion brand's five-day popup shop from December 4 to 8, which 3Dnatives and 3D Printing Industry hailed for debuting the innovative 3D-printed Earth Bender sneaker under his Skylrk label co-founded with Neima Khaila and design input from Hailey. The Hollywood Gossip notes he lost about 270,000 Instagram followers around December 3, prompting a defiant middle-finger selfie post with no explanation, while he vented frustration over Apple's iPhone dictation glitch interrupting his music, earning thousands of likes and an OpenAI invite. Business buzz persists from Hailey's Rhode sale to e.l.f. Beauty for one billion dollars in May, which Parade and AOL say boosted their combined net worth to around 500 million, with Justin publicly praising her hustle. Musically, The Honey Pop crowns his Swag album—his first in four years—a 2025 Spotify Wrapped triumph with R&B hits like Yukon and Devotion, signaling a mature comeback ahead of his confirmed Coachella 2026 headline slot, though no full tour is planned per insiders. These moves underscore Bieber's pivot to controlled ventures, health focus, and empire-building, far outweighing fleeting social media noise in biographical weight.Thanks for tuning in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mr. Beast Biography Flash a weekly Biography.Jimmy Donaldson, the YouTuber known as MrBeast, just dropped a bombshell in an interview with creator Jon Youshaei posted Monday, revealing plans for a new YouTube channel dedicated to financial literacy, teaching fans about investing, Roth IRAs, and smart money moves. Business Insider reports this fits his cash-heavy stunts like the 10 million dollar Beast Games prize, while teasing an upcoming MrBeast Financial services venture, possibly including student loans and insurance via a fintech partner. Entrepreneur echoes the scoop, noting his 454 million subscribers could make personal finance go viral.In the past 24 hours, National Post highlighted a fresh clip where Donaldson insists it would feel irresponsible not to leverage his platform reaching one in 10 people worldwide for positivity, underscoring his global sway. Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold fueled IPO buzz at the DealBook Summit earlier this month, per TechCrunch, hinting at letting his 1.4 billion recent viewers become company owners someday, building on last years five billion dollar valuation.No major public appearances or social media mentions popped in the last few days, but his philanthropy machine keeps humming with the Rockefeller Foundations recent strategic partnership with Beast Philanthropy, as Devex details, blending influencer flair with institutional aid amid 2025s humanitarian crises. Ongoing lawsuits from Beast Games contestants over set conditions linger without updates, Fortune notes from September, yet his empire Feastables chocolates outprofiting media arms signals long-term biographical muscle.Thanks for tuning into this MrBeast episode of the podcast. Subscribe to never miss an update on MrBeast and search Biography Flash for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Mr. Beast. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey listeners, picture this: it's been a whirlwind week in the courts for President Donald Trump, with the Supreme Court dropping bombshells that could reshape his administration's bold moves. Just three days ago, on December 23, 2025, the nation's highest court issued a key ruling in Trump v. Illinois, tackling whether President Trump could federalize the Illinois National Guard and even pull in Texas troops to safeguard federal property in Chicago amid escalating violence. According to the Supreme Court's opinion, Trump activated 300 Illinois Guard members on October 4, followed by Texas forces the next day, citing riots where protesters hurled tear gas canisters at officers, tried grabbing firearms, and blasted bullhorns to cause hearing damage. Justice Alito's dissent slammed the lower District Court in Rhode Island for dismissing the government's unrefuted evidence of chaos, arguing it justified the President's call under federal law. While a majority granted the stay with some reasoning, Kavanaugh concurred, but Alito and Thomas pushed back hard, calling out the eleventh-hour shifts in opponents' arguments. This shadow docket decision, tracked by the Brennan Center, marks one of 25 emergency rulings since Trump took office on January 20, 2025—20 leaning his way, often with minimal explanation.But that's not all from the past few days. Fast-forward to the New York hush money saga: a fresh decision in People v. Donald J. Trump from the Manhattan court, penned by Judge Juan Merchan, shut down Trump's post-election bid to dismiss his 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Remember, a jury convicted him unanimously back in May 2024 for scheming to hide payments to Stormy Daniels, aiming to boost his presidential run through unlawful means. Trump requested delays himself—pushing sentencing past the election to November 26, 2024, then begging for a stay and dismissal after winning. The court wasn't buying it, noting Trump consented to those adjournments without opposition from prosecutors. Merchan emphasized the premeditated deception that eroded public trust, rejecting claims the case evaporates with his presidency, citing the Supreme Court's Trump v. United States immunity ruling but insisting justice demands accountability.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court's shadow docket has been a Trump turbo-boost all year. Brennan Center reports victories like Trump v. Boyle in July, greenlighting firings at the Consumer Product Safety Commission; McMahon v. New York upholding Education Department workforce cuts; and immigration wins such as Noem v. Doe, allowing mass parole revocations for half a million from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Even on LGBTQ+ fronts, November's ruling backed the State Department's passport gender policies. Not every call went his way—A.A.R.P. v. Trump lost on Venezuelan removals under the Alien Enemies Act—but the pattern's clear: 20 partial wins, with liberals like Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissenting repeatedly.Lawfare's litigation tracker highlights nonstop challenges, from SNAP benefit suspensions sparking suits by nonprofits and cities, to DOGE transparency fights where CREW got blocked from records. As of now, two more applications simmer. These battles in places like the First Circuit, DC Circuit, and beyond show Trump's team firing on all cylinders, testing presidential power's edges.Thanks for tuning in, listeners—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

A reporter arrives in a small country town investigating rumors that a man has returned from the dead. He uncovers that the supposedly resurrected man was actually murdered, and his daughter resurrected him via sorcery for vengeance. As the reporter digs deeper, he becomes entangled in a web of revenge and dark supernatural secrets. | “Lazarus Rising” from CBC's Nightfall | #RetroRadio EP0566CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sign of the Four” (March 08, 1977) ***WD00:45:30.804 = Mystery House, “A Case of Homicide” (ADU) ***WD01:10:49.650 = CBC Nightfall, “Lazarus Rising” (November 12, 1982)01:38:49.898 = Origin of Superstition, “Hat On a Bed” (1935) ***WD01:52:27.483 = Peril, “Darkness Within” (1953) ***WD (LQ)02:20:15.349 = Mystery Playhouse, “The Ghost With The Gun” (October 26, 1945) ***WD (LQ)02:44:40.087 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD03:13:42.114 = Price of Fear, “Not Wanted On This Voyage” (1973-1983) ***WD03:41:39.580 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “One Diamond” (May 06, 1948)04:11:09.637 = Quiet Please, “Calling All Souls” (October 31, 1948)04:40:21.801 = Radio City Playhouse, “Legend of Teresa” (June 27, 1949)05:08:42.147 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0566

After surviving Thanksgiving and the subsequent biting cold, we jumped into the FOLLOW UP with news that Malaysia is joining the trend by taking steps to ban social media for children under 16, mirroring similar actions in Australia and Denmark—it seems the world is finally realizing the internet is a toxic wasteland for the kids. We also discussed Apple's photo AI, which is apparently still in beta, if the results are anything to go by. The bulk of our discussion centered on the spectacular, flaming death of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is Officially Dead. We broke down a brief rundown of the damages this vanity project caused, from humanitarian disasters overseas to administrative chaos and the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs domestically, proving the "savings" were pure illusion. Now, with the collapse, the 'Suddenly exposed' DOGE employees fear prosecution after Musk abandoned them, learning the hard way that billionaire guardianship has an expiration date.The job market is just great, with both Apple laying off part of its sales team despite record revenue, and HP joining the List of Tech Companies Cutting Jobs and pointing to AI as the convenient scapegoat for laying off 10% of their workforce. Meanwhile, we found out the most popular social media platform among US adults isn't Instagram or TikTok—it's YouTube—while Meta allegedly buried research showing its products are harming users, confirming what we've known all along: they're evil, but they already got your grandma hooked. Adding to the misery, An Alarming Number of Teens Say They Turn To AI For Company, Study Finds, because why talk to a real, messy human when a bot can gaslight you more efficiently? Sam Altman's financial troubles are spilling over, with Sam Altman's Business Buddies Are Getting Stung (sorry, SoftBank and Oracle), and analysts estimate OpenAI Is Just $200 Billion Away From Still Losing Money, HSBC Says, a comical hole they plan to fill by asking for more free money. Legally, OpenAI can't use the Word ‘Cameo' in Sora now, thanks to a trademark suit, and Warner Music is playing both sides by dropping its lawsuit against Suno in exchange for a licensing agreement. Finally, in some truly dark news, a Marc Andreessen-backed Super-PAC Pours Millions Into Fighting State AI Regulations, and X's new location feature reveals that New X Feature Reveals Many MAGA Patriots on X Are Not Even Based in the U.S.After ranting about my misery dealing with the Open Dialogue bug in a beta build and declaring my return to "pedestrian releases," we got into APPS & DOODADS. Spotify is actually doing something cool with its new SongDNA feature, which shows you who sampled what (and they bought WhoSampled to do it). They're also testing Spotify's New AI-powered audiobook Recaps to remind you where you left off—Amazon is doing the same with AI-powered series Recap Videos for Prime Video. Amazon is also rolling out Alexa Home Theater surround sound for Echo speakers, making those budget speakers slightly more useful. We ran through some great stocking stuffers in Jason's Holiday Gift Guide, including Velcro cable ties and the Contigo travel mug, before moving on to MEDIA CANDY, which included Dan Carlin's Common Sense, Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk's new podcast Once We Were Spacemen, and a discussion on why Stranger Things Lost the Plot. We then got deeply uncomfortable talking about a Toronto ASMR spa that offers doctor roleplay, and closed out by talking about the documentary Quiet Please… about the neurological disorder misophonia. The episode finished with the AT THE LIBRARY segment, covering the Milli Vanilli memoir You Know It's True and the sci-fi short story collection The Time Travelers Passport.Show notes at https://gog.show/724Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PoMa9FM5QEE?si=4r25yqv_0u8aXHF7Sponsors:MasterClass - Get up to 50% off at MASTERCLASS.com/GRUMPYOLDGEEKSGusto - Try Gusto today at gusto.com/grumpy, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. 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