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The conviction of Carmelo Anthony has reignited a national debate about race, justice, violence and the growing collapse of trust in public institutions. As supporters and critics interpret the case through radically different lenses, the reaction reveals a society increasingly divided along racial, political and cultural lines, where even the most tragic events quickly become symbols in much larger battles. Rather than focusing solely on guilt or innocence, we examine what these public confrontations reveal about forgiveness, justice, social division and the deeper forces driving people further apart at a time when faith in the legal system, media and one another appears to be rapidly eroding.  Also in the show, I'm talking with Mel Carmine, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and independent media creator. We discuss free speech, digital censorship, decentralized finance, and the growing tension between centralized institutions and emerging technologies. Mel shares his views on blockchain, alternative financial systems, government power, and the ideas explored in his documentaries, including Dear Mr. President and Show Me The Money, as well as his plans for a new free-speech-focused media platform. Dear Mr. President Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZwzgXEj7bw Watch the documentaries: https://dearmrpresident.net QFS1776: https://qfs1776.com Quantum Summit: https://quantumsummit1776.com Staying Alive Wellness Center: https://stayingalivee.com To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/ Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at https://bit.ly/russellbook2 Listen to Jake's new album - https://bit.ly/JakeSmithAlbum If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Go check out tryreborn.com and grab what you need   Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more! Take Control of Your Money Easily with Rumble Wallet. Download now at https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/russell.  

In hour one, it's a FUTBOL Friday! Hoch wants to rip Crowder for eating ramen noodles for lunch but his dinner last night was worse. Plus, Mike Cugno joins the show to get ripped for his lack of junk food consumption.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – North Carolina will not be sending anyone to man the booth at the Great American State Fair in Washington to celebrate the 250th birthday of the nation. The decision by Democrat Gov. Josh Stein's administration is in line with decisions by five other states that also have Democrat governors. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

Dale Jackson interviews candidate for US Senate in Alabama, Jared Hudson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is tell the truth—and trust what happens next.There comes a moment when your soul refuses to stay quiet. For Sharron Ragan, that moment arrived through loss, disruption, and a powerful internal awakening. Sharron joins Lorelei for a JOYfilled, sacred conversation on reinvention—where truth becomes the turning point.In this deeply real conversation, Lorelei and Sharron explore the in-between space: where the old is gone, the new is not yet fully formed, and faith becomes your greatest ally.Sharron mirrors this with her own journey—healing self-judgment, finding compassion for her past, and learning to speak her truth without apology. When she chose honesty, it set off a chain reaction. People left. Roles shifted. And space was created for something far more aligned to emerge.Lorelei reveals the astrological force of Pluto, the planet of transformation, healing and regeneration squaring Sharron's Sun. This is a sacred initiation calling her to release outdated roles, reclaim her voice, and lead from truth, as she opens the door to her work with intuitive gifts, her developing documentary series, and her mission to help others dissolve the imposter syndrome.What if JOY wasn't about becoming perfect… but about becoming whole?Lorelei shares her signature perspective: true fulfillment comes when we stop rejecting parts of ourselves and start embracing the full spectrum of who we are. This is a JOY Rules episode at its core: a reminder that when you stop resisting who you are, JOY naturally rises.Together, Lorelei and Sharron create a space where growth isn't about fixing—it's about allowing.If you feel like you're outgrowing your current life, this episode will help you trust the process of becoming.This is the episode for anyone standing on the edge of change—wondering if the leap will be worth it.It will.

Ken and Anthony play Shedeur Sanders' press conference clips back to back, including his dismissal of the QB competition framing and his fiery response to a reporter asking whether he'd work out with Deshaun Watson this offseason. Ken defends Shedeur's team-first answers while pushing back on the notion that the question was divisive, arguing Cleveland media has actually been far gentler with Shedeur than he'd get in New York or Philly. Mary Kay Cabot joins at 8:20 to settle the debate on whether either quarterback has actually looked good at minicamp.

Should the mom still have to pay for her son's meal even though he didn't take a bite of it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cameron Ponsonby, Mark Butcher and Phil Walker on the latest from the Stokes-Atkinson incident including Rob Key's press conference, Stokes' unclear future and the decision to appoint Joe Root as interim captain. KIA UK

Gregory Copley reviews the historical failure of the Jimmy Carter administration during the Iranian hostage crisis. He explains that President Trump refuses to be "Jimmy Carter," instead seeking the total collapse of the IRGC leadership. Copley argues that internal public response in Iran is far more effective than military commando raids. (10)1701

Donald Trump vows retaliation after Iran shot down a U.S. helicopter; the BBC exposes the plight of some Iraqi Kurds; and the U.S. is refusing entry to thousands of World Cup fans. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My head just refuses to embrace dieting…try this 

One of our listeners says there's ONE COUNTRY she absolutely REFUSES to visit with her husband... because she's worried if they ever went... he'd find out the truth about what she did when she lived there in college...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connor and Mike react to several schools, including Nebraska, taking action against Texas Tech after the Brendan Sorsby was granted eligibility despite controversy.

Do you feel like you repeat yourself all day long with your teenager?In this episode, Tess Connolly, LCSW shares practical parenting scripts that help reduce power struggles and improve communication with tweens and teens.You'll learn:Why teens stop listeningThe exact words that lower resistanceHow to stop repeating yourselfWhy nervous system regulation matters in parentingReal examples for chores, homework, and screen timeSubscribe to The Parenting Reset Show and share this episode with another parent navigating the tween and teen years.⭐Got screen time problems at home? Get the Tech Reset Agreement here

- Graham Platner heads into the Maine primary as a scandal magnet, with the show arguing that the worst material is still unreleased and that Democrats are knowingly rallying behind a candidate they cannot defend much longer. - The New York Times and allied media are accused of slow-walking and softening the damage, protecting Plattner instead of fully surfacing the allegations, texts, and behavior that could end his candidacy. - Maine Democrats are portrayed as fully dug in, with voters and national figures like Ro Khanna willing to excuse almost anything so long as Plattner remains a vehicle for stopping Trump and flipping the Senate. - California's late-counted mail ballots are framed as blatant election manipulation, with Spencer Pratt's runoff slot slipping as the episode argues Democrats are using extended counting windows to manufacture the result they want. - The broader message is that legacy media and political elites protect favored candidates, dismiss obvious hypocrisy, and treat ordinary voters like fools while insiders decide which scandals matter and which ones get buried. Today's podcast is sponsored by : QUINCE CLOTHING - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince.  Go to http://Quince.com/GERRY for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. CROWN ATLANTIC - Don't put off getting Life Insurance another day. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://LifeForLess.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your free quote and more information today. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • TRUTH Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • GETTR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠              • BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Parler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hardie discusses Roman Abramovich's attempts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. Putin refuses a meeting until Zelensky agrees to key demands, viewing a summit only as a final step for signing. (2)1712 MEMORY OF CAESAR

Al refuses to get on the Knicks bandwagon

Ken doubles down hard on his stance against the Browns pursuing Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, arguing Cleveland has been the NFL's canary in the coal mine too many times already and doesn't need to be the guinea pig for a quarterback with a gambling history. The guys also pivot to the NBA Finals, where former Cavs coach Mike Brown has the New York Knicks one win away from a championship. Ken says Brown deserves way more credit than he gets, having spent years being dismissed as someone who just rode LeBron and the Warriors' coattails.

In Acts 13, the spotlight shifts from Jerusalem to Antioch—a diverse, unexpected community where the Holy Spirit is doing something entirely new. From former outsiders and unlikely leaders to the commissioning of Paul and Barnabas, this chapter reveals a church that chooses mission over comfort, creativity over control, and expansion over preservation.In this message, we explore how God's grace continually pushes the church beyond its assumptions, why the most transformative movements often emerge from the margins, and what it means to trust the Spirit enough to send our best into the unknown.Whether you're navigating change, wrestling with tradition, or discerning what's next, Acts 13 reminds us that the future of God's kingdom has always belonged to communities willing to follow where the Spirit leads. ★ Support this podcast ★

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We need to realize that our usefulness in the cause of Christ is not measured by good health, but rather by our dependence on God to work in and through us for his own glory.

We need to realize that our usefulness in the cause of Christ is not measured by good health, but rather by our dependence on God to work in and through us for his own glory.

WNBA star Brianna Turner from the Las Vegas Faces...ignited controversy this week. The WNBA was scheduled to honor America during All-Star weekend...by having WNBA players wear USA250 patches on their jerseys. Brianna Turner is leading a charge amongst WNBA players...to refuse to honor America during All-Star weekend. We criticize Brianna Turner for refusing to honor America. We question why Brianna Turner is complaining about this...since Brianna Turner won't be included in the WNBA All-Star Game. We also discuss the WNBA losing mainstream momentum...and explain why the WNBA is facing a serious problem. USE PROMO CODE BTLDAD TO SAVE 30% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com

Send us a text or leave a voice message!email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.comhttps://buymeacoffee.com/twrpodFor decades, people have debated whether UFOs are visitors from distant worlds—but what if they're something far more sinister?In this episode of The Wandering Road, we explore the controversial theory that aliens aren't extraterrestrial at all, but demonic entities masquerading as beings from another planet.Where did this theory come from? Why has it gained such a devoted following? And could the rise of UFO sightings be connected to something far older than modern technology?Support the showSOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @TWRoadpodcastIG: twroadpodcastWant to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences?  Email us!twroadpodcast@gmail.com

The Midday show discuss the fallout between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown after the star receiver was traded to the Patriots. They debate whether fans need closure on the rift while Hugh stands firm against demands for an apology regarding his long-standing belief that the trade would never happen. 01:50 - Intro and Weather 05:08 - Closure on Brown 08:43 - Jackson on Messy Rift 12:05 - Production vs Drama 15:20 - Mailata on the Trade 19:20 - Criticizing Brown's Departure 23:30 - Hurts and Brown Relationship 27:10 - Demanding Hugh's Apology 37:50 - Refusing to Apologize 43:35 - Fan Reaction to Take

Conversation centers on the Knicks-Spurs playoff matchup and defensive strategies for Victor Wembanyama. A debate breaks out over a hypothetical trade involving Aaron Judge's health for a guaranteed Knicks championship. They also welcome Mike in Manhattan to weigh in on the Yankees versus Knicks loyalty test. 01:00 - Knicks vs Spurs Preview 03:39 - Analyzing The Betting Line 07:13 - Trading Judge For Titles 14:47 - Mike Weighs In

Craig and Big Mac react to news that Aaron Judge will be sidelined for months with a stress fracture. They debate whether a New York Knicks championship is worth sacrificing the Yankees star's season. This segment also previews Game 2 of the NBA Finals and critiques official Tony Brothers. 01:24 - Aaron Judge Injury Analysis 06:40 - Yankees Roster Depth Analysis 13:48 - Knicks Spurs Game 2 17:28 - Saratoga Jockeys Support Knicks 25:22 - NBA Officiating Under Fire 29:10 - The Ultimate Sports Sacrifice

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas evaluate the surprising release of Nick Castellanos and celebrate Christopher Sanchez's historic pitching achievements. They also navigate heated phone calls concerning A.J. Brown's commitment and hypothetical trade scenarios involving the Eagles.

#DonLesser #CrystalSprings #RootstockPublishing #LiteraryFiction #DebutNovel #FoundFamily #LoveOfPlace #FriendshipStories #PioneerValley #WesternMassachusetts #BookInterview #AuthorInterview #IndiePublishing #SmallPressBooks #Storycomic On this episode, I'm joined by author Don Lesser to talk about his debut novel, Crystal Springs — a work of literary fiction set in Western Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley, and driven by the love of place, found family, and friendships that last longer than we expect. At the center is Steven Bennett, an everyman trying to find his footing across a decades-long journey—while the past keeps pulling at his sleeve. As one early praise note puts it, “peril simmers beneath the surface,” and the book explores how a single decision can change a life's trajectory in ways that don't reveal themselves all at once. We talk about building a novel that spans time without losing emotional focus, how the Pioneer Valley shapes the characters, and what it means to write about the long game of memory, regret, and loyalty. Crystal Springs is published by Rootstock Publishing and is scheduled for May 5, 2026, with a launch event listed for May 13, 2026 at the North Amherst Library in Amherst, Massachusetts.   The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan's Work at: https://morganquaid.com/   Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg's work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic   Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at info@storycomic.com   Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devlin, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/   Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!  

Nick Freitas is a former U.S. Army Green Beret who served combat tours in Iraq before entering politics in Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2016 to 2026 as a Republican and became nationally known for his libertarian-leaning conservative speeches on issues such as gun rights, limited government, and individual liberty. He also ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2018 and for Congress in 2020, while building a large online audience through his podcast and political commentary.IN THE NEWS: "You're f*cking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon, Bombshell lawsuit exposes 873,000 ‘gho st' voters in California, Grammy winner Lauren Daigle says a label exec asked why she had 'to be Christian' despite 'superstar' status, Two Years Into Trump 2.0, Corporate America's Pride Month Looks DifferentGET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH NICK FREITAS:INSTAGRAM/YOUTUBE: @nickjfreitasFACEBOOK: @NickFreitasVAPODCAST: Making The Argument PodcastFOR MORE WITH ADAM YENSER:YOUTUBE SHOW: The Cancelled NewsINSTAGRAM: @adamyenser TWITTER: @cleancomedian69LIVE SHOWS: June 5 - Portland, ORJune 6 - Portland, OR (2 shows)June 12 - Oklahoma City, OK (2 Shows)June 13 - Tulsa, OK (2 Shows)June 20 - Santa Ana, CA (KROQ Doc Screening)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineStay ready for anything with the American Giant Classic Full Zip. Go to https://www.american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code ADAM. Thanks to American Giant for sponsoring the show!Cardiff.co/ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSimpliSafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seth and Sean discuss what Nico Collins had to say yesterday about his contract restructure and why he won't wear a guardian cap.

More Christians are being killed in northern Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. In this episode of Give Me Liberty, Ryan Helfenbein sits down with Brad Brandon, founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, to discuss the brutal reality facing Christians in Africa's most dangerous region. Brad shares firsthand accounts of mass killings, attacks on Christian villages, the rise of Boko Haram and Fulani extremists, and the growing humanitarian crisis affecting millions. He also explains why the Gospel remains the ultimate answer to persecution, violence, and radicalism. Topics include:• Christian persecution in Nigeria• Boko Haram and Fulani violence• Martyrdom and the global Church• The role of the United States• Reaching Muslims with the Gospel• Hope amid suffering. Despite unimaginable hardship, God is at work. Thousands of Muslims have come to faith in Christ through the ministry of Across Nigeria, proving that the light of the Gospel shines brightest in the darkest places. Learn more about Across Nigeria: https://acrossnigeria.orgSubscribe for more conversations defending life, liberty, and truth.

While investors wait for a recession that never comes, AI spending and fiscal stimulus keep pouring fuel on the expansion. David Cervantes of Pinebrook Capital joins to explain how AI spending is reshaping the economy, profits, and traditional market dynamics. We also discuss productivity gains, consumer resilience, inflation risks, Fed policy, bond market reactions, energy markets, and David's favorite international trade. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:59 AI Buildout Is Driving Macro 06:01 Profit Margins And Productivity 09:58 Supply Chains Shift To Resilience 13:13 Consumer Resilience Mystery 19:19 What Funds The Consumer? 22:44 Why The Recession Never Comes 25:55 The Fed Rethinking Hikes 32:19 Warsh Inheriting Inflation Fight 38:07 Bonds, Equities And Rates 41:17 Can Stocks Ignore Rates? 44:21 The Korea Trade FOLLOW DAVID › X/Twitter – https://x.com/EconstratPB FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Mike and Austin cover human smuggling, smart glasses, PSG riots, and more!

Mike and Austin cover human smuggling, smart glasses, PSG riots, and more!

He gave his life to Jesus on a mountaintop in 1971 — and he's been reproducing his faith every single year since. He's in his 70s now. An auto mechanic by trade. No seminary, no title, no platform. And he has no intention of slowing down.I didn't sit down with Jim Albert to teach. I sat down to get challenged — and to learn from a man who's been making disciples longer than I've been alive.Jim spent the Cold War running missions out of Vienna into the Eastern Bloc. Today he's leading men into the hardest-to-reach places in India and discipling guys one-on-one in a Fredericksburg coffee shop. We talked about why discipleship is simple but not easy, the difference between making Jesus your Savior and your Lord, the "ABCs" of a quiet time he learned 50 years ago, why so many churches keep majoring on the minors — and the one verb in the Great Commission that most of them quietly ignore.If you've ever felt too unqualified, too under schooled, or too far along in life to make disciples — Jim is living proof that's a lie. This is exactly the kind of ordinary man this whole thing is for.

(1) Timothy Ryback describes how on August 13, 1932, Adolf Hitler meets President Paul von Hindenburg in Berlin. Despite the Nazis holding 37% of the electorate, Hindenburg refuses to grant Hitler the chancellorship, offering instead a secondary role in a coalition government. Hitler, an "all or nothing" leader, flatly rejects the offer, insisting on total control. Hindenburg, a statuesque Prussian aristocrat, disdains Hitler as a "Bohemian corporal" and fears his divisive, radical politics. This pivotal refusal marks the beginning of intense political manipulation as Hitler vows to besiege the state rather than be a prisoner within it.1910 GERMANY

#117: Is your baby suddenly refusing a food they loved yesterday? Food rejection can feel frustrating when you're just starting solid foods, but it's also a very typical part of how babies learn to eat. In this episode, I'm explaining why babies may accept a food one day and refuse it the next, what this behavior actually means, and how to keep offering foods without pressure so your baby can build diet diversity over time. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. Why food rejection is a normal part of learning to eat, even when your baby liked that same food yesterday 2. What it actually means when your baby refuses a familiar food and why it does not mean they hate it forever 3. How to keep offering rejected foods without pressure so your baby can build diet diversity over time Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/117 Links from This Episode: • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠  and use the code BLWPOD50 to save $50 when you sign up. •  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠ Other Episodes Related to This Topic: • Episode 73 - What to Do When Your Baby Won't Eat • Episode 93 - Reintroducing Familiar Foods Back on Your Baby's Plate • Episode 312 - 3 Easy Responsive Feeding Techniques when Starting Solid Foods with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

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#117: Is your baby suddenly refusing a food they loved yesterday? Food rejection can feel frustrating when you're just starting solid foods, but it's also a very typical part of how babies learn to eat. In this episode, I'm explaining why babies may accept a food one day and refuse it the next, what this behavior actually means, and how to keep offering foods without pressure so your baby can build diet diversity over time. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. Why food rejection is a normal part of learning to eat, even when your baby liked that same food yesterday 2. What it actually means when your baby refuses a familiar food and why it does not mean they hate it forever 3. How to keep offering rejected foods without pressure so your baby can build diet diversity over time Shownotes for this episode can be found here: https://www.babyledweaning.co/podcast/117 Links from This Episode: • Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro program with the 100 First Foods™ Daily Meal Plan, join here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/program⁠  and use the code BLWPOD50 to save $50 when you sign up. •  Baby-Led Weaning for Beginners free online workshop with 100 First Foods™ list to all attendees, register here: ⁠https://babyledweaning.co/baby-led-weaning-for-beginners⁠ Other Episodes Related to This Topic: • Episode 73 - What to Do When Your Baby Won't Eat • Episode 93 - Reintroducing Familiar Foods Back on Your Baby's Plate • Episode 312 - 3 Easy Responsive Feeding Techniques when Starting Solid Foods with Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

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Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm so honored to introduce you all to: Masonic Ritual Abuse Victim, Survivor and now Whistleblower for the first time, intuitive empath, entrepreneur, public speaker and improv comedian, biofeedback facilitator and educator, clean farming and nature lover, and an incredible hero coming forward to advocate for whistleblower and survivor protection and safety and to do everything in her power to facilitate the change she wishes to see in the world: Allison AdamsA little bit about Allison and what we will be discussing today: An outsider by choice and circumstance, Allison had already walked a remarkable path long before tragedy sought her out. Diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy as a child, Allison was not defined by her condition - she mastered it. For 45 years, this practice became her anchor: a disciplined dance of food, sleep, mindfulness, and inner sovereignty. It wasn't just medicine. It was her superpower.Her days were filled with simple joys - gym friendships, hiking through the woods, lunch dates, and the deep sharing that comes with genuine connection. She befriended a woman at the gym, and never imagining that warmth and trust would be weaponized against her. For two years, she was stalked and targeted by those who used personal details against her. Then, in April 2020, came the unthinkable. On the patio of an acquaintance, she was drugged - believed to be with at least four different substances - and plunged into ten missing hours. What followed was a nightmare of ritualistic horror: terror, violation, strangulation, and hazing at the hands of a sophisticated network.Yet here is where Allison's light refused to be extinguished.Even in that drugged state, her decades of biofeedback training awakened. While her body appeared unconscious, her mind remained hyper-aware - an observer in the storm. In the months and years that followed, she patiently gathered fragments: clues, memories, internal knowing. Piece by piece, she reconstructed her truth. A woman who had spent her life managing epilepsy with grace turned that same mastery toward survival and healing. She refused to let the trauma erase her. Instead, she transformed it into purpose.She stands today as living proof that the human spirit, when anchored in practiced awareness and unyielding courage, can transcend even the most depraved evil. In a world quick to silence victims, Allison chose the opposite: she chose to speak. Her voice rises not just for herself, but powerfully for the children - the ones drugged with memory-erasing substances, who have no reference point, no adult resilience, no framework to understand the violation. That compassion, that fierce maternal fire for the innocent, reveals the true depth of her character.Allison's story is a rallying cry. She is still in danger. She knows the risks of going public. She has watched whistleblowers step forward only to be targeted and silenced. Yet she will not be deterred. She is demanding accountability from her community. She is calling for safety nets - shelter, support, protection - for those brave enough to expose darkness. Her message is clear and urgent: “Do what you can - but do something.”Allison embodies the rarest kind of heroism: the quiet, relentless kind. The kind that turns personal hell into collective awakening. She reminds us that survival is not merely enduring—it is rising, speaking, organizing, and loving the vulnerable more fiercely because you know what it costs. She is proof that even after the worst humanity can offer, one woman rooted in decades of inner discipline can become a force for justice and healing.CONNECT WITH ALLISON: Donate on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/allison1776X: https://x.com/AdamsAllis94140CONNECT WITH EMMA:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficialRumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheImaginationPodcastEMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.comMy Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimaginationVENMO: @emmapreneurCASHAPP: $EmmaKatherine1204All links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcastSupport the show

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – America's ruling class clings to outdated assumptions as drones, regional wars, energy corridors, and rival alliances transform global power. From Iran to Russia and China, adversaries adapt faster than Washington's strategy, exposing the limits of military dominance and signaling a dangerous shift toward a fragmented, multipolar world order now unfolding...

Both of Israel’s wars in Iran have been “strategic failures” and critically damaged the country’s deterrence, Danny Citrinowicz, a former top Iran expert in Israeli military intelligence, told the Haaretz Podcast. He cited a long list of missteps and misguided assumptions that led to the failure of the solo military operation in 2025 and the joint U.S. attack in February. “We overestimated air power and underestimated Iranian resilience,” Citrinowicz said, resulting in the “worst possible strategic reality, with a more extreme, decentralized regime in Tehran,” and heightened tensions with the U.S. – all while highlighting Israel’s dependence on the U.S. as a weakness. While Iran once feared an attack by Israel, he noted, its leaders have now learned that they can be attacked by the two strongest air forces in the world and emerge with its regime intact, as well as “the capacity to launch missiles and drones, and theoretically has the potential to move to a nuclear bomb.” Moreover, in a boomerang effect, he noted, wars launched to deter Iran’s nuclear program have likely intensified Tehran’s motivation to acquire nuclear capacity in order to prevent future attacks. In his conversation with podcast host Allison Kaplan Sommer, Citrinowicz – a researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies – also discussed the intensifying conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and U.S. President Donald Trump’s continued belief that Saudi Arabia will soon join the Abraham Accords, which he called a hope “detached from reality.” Read more: Iran and U.S. Trade Air Strikes After Trump Dismisses Report of Hormuz Deal Trump's Iran Deal: Netanyahu's 2018 Dream Is The World's 2026 Nightmare Analysis | Israel Demands to Disarm Its Regional Enemies, but Refuses to Pay the Price Trump: Not Sure Iran Deal Possible Unless Saudis, Qatar Join Abraham Accords U.S. May Need Years to Rebuild Weapons Stockpiles Depleted in Iran War, Report SaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jep brings gifts for the boys that Martin is sure will end up causing trouble for them at the airport. Uncle Si is shocked by how the billionaire Jep used to rub elbows with spent $500 million. The boys take shots at Willie for his most frustrating habit and reminisce about old-school smoking sections inside buffet restaurants, and John-David is surprised by Jep's hidden side as a romance movie enthusiast. Duck Call Room episode #554 is sponsored by: https://fastgrowingtrees.com/duck — Get 20% their first purchase when using the code DUCK at checkout. https://drinkag1.com/duck — Get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and Vitamin D3+K2 in your AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Godwin is losing weight! Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "Godwin" to get 2 weeks free in the program! https://tecovas.com/duck — Get 10% off when you sign up for email and texts. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices