Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Hill

Roosevelt University professor David Faris: Trump Appears Unable to Escape His Own Iran War QuagmireCenter for International Policy senior fellow Mel Goodman: Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Reveals China's Rise, America's DeclineOil & Water Don't Mix coordinator David Holtz: Environmental & Indigenous Groups Fight to Shut Down Line 5 Fossil Fuel Pipeline Before It Contaminates the Great LakesBob Nixon: This Week's Under-reported News Summary• Bombshell leak threatens Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazil presidential election bid• Potentially fatal summer months ahead for migrants in southwestern states• Paltry snowpack amid drought, wildfire risk threatens western statesVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Roosevelt University professor David Faris: Trump Appears Unable to Escape His Own Iran War QuagmireCenter for International Policy senior fellow Mel Goodman: Trump-Xi Beijing Summit Reveals China's Rise, America's DeclineOil & Water Don't Mix coordinator David Holtz: Environmental & Indigenous Groups Fight to Shut Down Line 5 Fossil Fuel Pipeline Before It Contaminates the Great LakesBob Nixon: This Week's Under-reported News Summary• Bombshell leak threatens Flávio Bolsonaro's Brazil presidential election bid• Potentially fatal summer months ahead for migrants in southwestern states• Paltry snowpack amid drought, wildfire risk threatens western statesVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Common Cause's Dan Vicuña: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Ushers in New Era of Racial Political ApartheidHold the Line's Jon Copeland: Opponents Protest LNG Pipeline Plan to Power Massive AI Data Center in Southern New MexicoFreedom from Religion Foundation's Annie Laurie Gaylor: Trump Regime Sponsors Taxpayer-Funded Rally Promoting White Christian NationalismBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• China continuing a more clandestine, decentralized repression of Uyghurs• Chainsaw-wielding Trump ally Argentinean President Javier Milei's economy and popularity also cratering• Maine Democrats condemn National Democratic party's intervention in their primaryVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Common Cause's Dan Vicuña: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Ushers in New Era of Racial Political ApartheidHold the Line's Jon Copeland: Opponents Protest LNG Pipeline Plan to Power Massive AI Data Center in Southern New MexicoFreedom from Religion Foundation's Annie Laurie Gaylor: Trump Regime Sponsors Taxpayer-Funded Rally Promoting White Christian NationalismBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• China continuing a more clandestine, decentralized repression of Uyghurs• Chainsaw-wielding Trump ally Argentinean President Javier Milei's economy and popularity also cratering• Maine Democrats condemn National Democratic party's intervention in their primaryVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Arab American Institute President James Zogby: Iran War Week 11—Media Ignores Israel's Attacks on Lebanon, West Bank and GazaSocial Security Administration former commissioner Martin O'Malley: Trump's Social Security Administration Downsizing Demolishes Customer ServiceFood and Water Watch's Thomas Meyer: Opposition to Resource Hungry Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Spreads Across the U.S. Like WildfireBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• ICE has detained 11,000 parents of U.S. citizen children• South American crime groups now prefer illegal gold mining over drug trafficking• Portland's affordable housing strategy a model for other citiesVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Arab American Institute President James Zogby: Iran War Week 11—Media Ignores Israel's Attacks on Lebanon, West Bank and GazaSocial Security Administration former commissioner Martin O'Malley: Trump's Social Security Administration Downsizing Demolishes Customer ServiceFood and Water Watch's Thomas Meyer: Opposition to Resource Hungry Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Spreads Across the U.S. Like WildfireBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• ICE has detained 11,000 parents of U.S. citizen children• South American crime groups now prefer illegal gold mining over drug trafficking• Portland's affordable housing strategy a model for other citiesVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

National Lawyers Guild former President Marjorie Cohn: Supreme Court Kills Voting Rights Act, Green-Lights Return of New ‘Jim Crow' EraInstitute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis: Is the U.S.-Israel War on Iran About to Reignite?Coal River Mountain Watch Executive Director Vernon Haltom: As Trump Pushes to Extract More Coal, Mountaintop Removal Mining Linked to Severe Health ImpactsBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Arizona's SNAP participation rate craters—portends crisis for most vulnerable in America• Islamist militants seize Mali's capital city after the defense minister is assassinated• Papua New Guinea human rights activist wins 2026 Goldman Environmental prizeVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

National Lawyers Guild former President Marjorie Cohn: Supreme Court Kills Voting Rights Act, Green-Lights Return of New ‘Jim Crow' EraInstitute for Policy Studies' Phyllis Bennis: Is the U.S.-Israel War on Iran About to Reignite?Coal River Mountain Watch Executive Director Vernon Haltom: As Trump Pushes to Extract More Coal, Mountaintop Removal Mining Linked to Severe Health ImpactsBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Arizona's SNAP participation rate craters—portends crisis for most vulnerable in America• Islamist militants seize Mali's capital city after the defense minister is assassinated• Papua New Guinea human rights activist wins 2026 Goldman Environmental prizeVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

National Priorities Project Program Director Lindsay Koshgarian: 'Tax Day 2026' Report: Average U.S. Taxpayer Paid More Than $4,000 for War Last YearLatin American Perspectives Associate Managing Editor Steve Ellner: Trump's Wars on Iran, Venezuela and Cuba: a ‘New Stage of US Imperialism'Poor People's Campaign West Virginia Tri-Chair Pam Garrison: Low-Income Americans' Gains of Recent Years Now Lost to Trump's Corporate AlliesBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump may send Afghans who aided US forces to Congo• Fire service will close research stations that study wildfire risk• Despite racial hostilities, Haitian immigrant communities are models of resiliencyVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

National Priorities Project Program Director Lindsay Koshgarian: 'Tax Day 2026' Report: Average U.S. Taxpayer Paid More Than $4,000 for War Last YearLatin American Perspectives Associate Managing Editor Steve Ellner: Trump's Wars on Iran, Venezuela and Cuba: a ‘New Stage of US Imperialism'Poor People's Campaign West Virginia Tri-Chair Pam Garrison: Low-Income Americans' Gains of Recent Years Now Lost to Trump's Corporate AlliesBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump may send Afghans who aided US forces to Congo• Fire service will close research stations that study wildfire risk• Despite racial hostilities, Haitian immigrant communities are models of resiliencyVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Peace Action President Kevin Martin: As Americans Increasingly Oppose Trump's Iran War, Pressure Building on Congress to Invoke War Powers ActAbout Face: Veterans Against the War Organizing Manager Rebecca Roberts: Amid Iran War, Many U.S. Service Members Seek Advice on Conscientious Objector StatusWomen's Earth and Climate Action Network Executive Director Osprey Orielle Lake: Colombia and Netherlands Convene Historic 1st International Summit to Phase Out Fossil FuelsBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• China adds 50 coal plants despite a 2020 pledge to phase out coal• GOP using little known law to target public lands for coal mining• Small towns saying 'no' to untested PFAS water treatment plantVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Peace Action President Kevin Martin: As Americans Increasingly Oppose Trump's Iran War, Pressure Building on Congress to Invoke War Powers ActAbout Face: Veterans Against the War Organizing Manager Rebecca Roberts: Amid Iran War, Many U.S. Service Members Seek Advice on Conscientious Objector StatusWomen's Earth and Climate Action Network Executive Director Osprey Orielle Lake: Colombia and Netherlands Convene Historic 1st International Summit to Phase Out Fossil FuelsBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• China adds 50 coal plants despite a 2020 pledge to phase out coal• GOP using little known law to target public lands for coal mining• Small towns saying 'no' to untested PFAS water treatment plantVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Quincy Institute's Brandon Carr and UCLA associate professor Kevan Harris: Trump Blockades Strait of Hormuz After Iran War Talks CollapseYale University Divinity School's Center for Theology and Public Policy Director Bishop William Barber: U.S. Faith Community Condemns Trump's Immoral Iran War and His ‘Blasphemous' Social Media PostFairness and Accuracy in Reporting's Julie Hollar: U.S. Corporate Media Fails to Call Out GOP Voter Suppression CampaignBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Iran War causing soaring fertilizer prices and fears of global food shortages• Organizers set their sights on state legislatures to tax the rich• Sunrise movement's climate legislation advocacy requires defeating endless warsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Quincy Institute's Brandon Carr and UCLA associate professor Kevan Harris: Trump Blockades Strait of Hormuz After Iran War Talks CollapseYale University Divinity School's Center for Theology and Public Policy Director Bishop William Barber: U.S. Faith Community Condemns Trump's Immoral Iran War and His ‘Blasphemous' Social Media PostFairness and Accuracy in Reporting's Julie Hollar: U.S. Corporate Media Fails to Call Out GOP Voter Suppression CampaignBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Iran War causing soaring fertilizer prices and fears of global food shortages• Organizers set their sights on state legislatures to tax the rich• Sunrise movement's climate legislation advocacy requires defeating endless warsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

There are seismic changes rocking the eCommerce world at the moment.  In this episode of eCom@One, host Richard Hill sits down with John Brolly, founder of Athos Commerce, for a deep dive into the seismic changes rocking the eCommerce world; driven by AI, product data, and new approaches to product discovery. With unique insights spanning thousands of retailers, agencies and brands, John reveals why great product data is now at the heart of visibility, conversion and profit online. From conversational AI search to data hygiene, merchandising strategies and operational efficiency, this conversation explores the tactics that are separating today's most successful eCommerce businesses from the rest. If you're curious about leveraging product feeds, tapping into LLMs, or staying ahead of the latest digital transformations, this episode delivers real-world examples, actionable advice and a look into the future of eCommerce innovation. Hit subscribe now, it's time to discover where the real opportunities are in the new age of eCommerce. 00:00 AI and product data in eCommerce 06:02 Improving the shopping experience 08:55 Using AI to read data 11:45 Improving product feeds with AI 14:40 Early challenges in AI partnerships 18:42 Improving site search and merchandising 19:59 Changing consumer habits 25:18 Managing end-of-year finances 26:54 Faster proof-of-concept development 29:42 The importance of communication skills 34:20 Exciting trends in eCommerce 35:57 AI's impact on agencies 40:04 Favourite dystopian author inspires name 41:59 Closing and subscribe reminder

Brandeis University professor Naghmeh Sohrabi: U.S.-Israel War on Iran Shattering Ordinary Iranians' Lives, Including Regime Opponents'Back from the Brink activist Ann Froines: U.S. Campaign Launched to Lead the World Back from Brink of Nuclear WarMs. magazine Editor Katherine Spillar: ‘Project 2026': Trump Regime's New Blueprint to Suppress Women's RightsBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Taiwan's anti-democracy opposition leader to visit China before Trump• Cambodian court upholds journalists' 14-year prison sentence for border photo• Fourteen states now have paid family leave, with campaigns in six other states underwayVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Brandeis University professor Naghmeh Sohrabi: U.S.-Israel War on Iran Shattering Ordinary Iranians' Lives, Including Regime Opponents'Back from the Brink activist Ann Froines: U.S. Campaign Launched to Lead the World Back from Brink of Nuclear WarMs. magazine Editor Katherine Spillar: ‘Project 2026': Trump Regime's New Blueprint to Suppress Women's RightsBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Taiwan's anti-democracy opposition leader to visit China before Trump• Cambodian court upholds journalists' 14-year prison sentence for border photo• Fourteen states now have paid family leave, with campaigns in six other states underwayVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Former USMC Capt. Matthew Hoh: Iran Maintains Upper Hand over U.S. and Israel in Escalating and Costly WarPeople's Law Collective attorney Xavier de Janon: Trump DOJ Wins Terrorism Conviction of Accused Antifa Activists, Criminalizing DissentNational Immigration Law Center President Kica Matos: Senate Confirms ‘Unqualified Hothead' Markwayne Mullin as DHS SecretaryBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Philippines president declares energy emergency• Cuba's economy at Trump's mercy• Western heatwave threatens summer water and fire crisesVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Former USMC Capt. Matthew Hoh: Iran Maintains Upper Hand over U.S. and Israel in Escalating and Costly WarPeople's Law Collective attorney Xavier de Janon: Trump DOJ Wins Terrorism Conviction of Accused Antifa Activists, Criminalizing DissentNational Immigration Law Center President Kica Matos: Senate Confirms ‘Unqualified Hothead' Markwayne Mullin as DHS SecretaryBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Philippines president declares energy emergency• Cuba's economy at Trump's mercy• Western heatwave threatens summer water and fire crisesVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Democracy for the Arab World Now Advocacy Director Raed Jarrar: An Erratic Trump Desperate To Exit Disastrous U.S.-Israeli War on IranYale School of Public Health Humanitarian Research Lab's Nathaniel Raymond: As the Sudanese Armed Forces Make Gains in Sudan's Civil War, Civilians Bear Brunt of the ViolenceNuestra America Convoy to Cuba delegate Andy Shallal: Nuestra América Convoy Arrives in Cuba, in Defiance of Trump's Oil BlockadeBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Vietnam attempting to expand international relations beyond relying on China and the US• Third World nations seek debt relief for environmental conservation• Former Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development U.S. representative slacks off on ethic pledgeVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Democracy for the Arab World Now Advocacy Director Raed Jarrar: An Erratic Trump Desperate To Exit Disastrous U.S.-Israeli War on IranYale School of Public Health Humanitarian Research Lab's Nathaniel Raymond: As the Sudanese Armed Forces Make Gains in Sudan's Civil War, Civilians Bear Brunt of the ViolenceNuestra America Convoy to Cuba delegate Andy Shallal: Nuestra América Convoy Arrives in Cuba, in Defiance of Trump's Oil BlockadeBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Vietnam attempting to expand international relations beyond relying on China and the US• Third World nations seek debt relief for environmental conservation• Former Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development U.S. representative slacks off on ethic pledgeVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Center for International Policy Senior Fellow Mel Goodman: Trump's Lawless and Chaotic War with Iran Has No Clear ObjectivesJacobin Staff Writer Branko Marcetic: Trump Follows Israel Into Disastrous War on Iran, Netanyahu Calls the ShotsConnecticut Visibility Brigade Founder Katherine Hinds: Judge Dismisses Charges Against Connecticut Visibility Brigade Activist in Major Free Speech VictoryBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• U.S. hasn't learned from lesson from regime-change war to destabilize oil-rich Libya• Indian police raid environmental activists' home over anti-fossil fuels campaign• Ethanol's carbon footprint doesn't merit corn production's land shift useVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links,  transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

Center for International Policy Senior Fellow Mel Goodman: Trump's Lawless and Chaotic War with Iran Has No Clear ObjectivesJacobin Staff Writer Branko Marcetic: Trump Follows Israel Into Disastrous War on Iran, Netanyahu Calls the ShotsConnecticut Visibility Brigade Founder Katherine Hinds: Judge Dismisses Charges Against Connecticut Visibility Brigade Activist in Major Free Speech VictoryBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• U.S. hasn't learned from lesson from regime-change war to destabilize oil-rich Libya• Indian police raid environmental activists' home over anti-fossil fuels campaign• Ethanol's carbon footprint doesn't merit corn production's land shift useVisit our website at BTLonline.org for  more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET,  website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata. 

International human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber: International Law is the Number One Casualty of the US & Israel's Illegal War on IranHow Democracies Die author and Harvard professor Steven Levitsky: Trump's Authoritarian Regime's Next Target: The 2026 Midterm ElectionFormer EPA administrator Joe Goffman: Trump EPA Eliminates 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment FindingBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• The Democratic party needs to recognize its base is progressive, social democratic• Indonesia's nickel industry is boon to renewable energy market & China's rust belt workers • Rio Grande's sewage cleanup overshadowed by unfulfilled treaty, tariffs and border wallVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

International human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber: International Law is the Number One Casualty of the US & Israel's Illegal War on IranHow Democracies Die author and Harvard professor Steven Levitsky: Trump's Authoritarian Regime's Next Target: The 2026 Midterm ElectionFormer EPA administrator Joe Goffman: Trump EPA Eliminates 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment FindingBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• The Democratic party needs to recognize its base is progressive, social democratic• Indonesia's nickel industry is boon to renewable energy market & China's rust belt workers• Rio Grande's sewage cleanup overshadowed by unfulfilled treaty, tariffs and border wallVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Email Marketing isn't dead.  We're joined today by Sophie Penny, Senior Account Manager at EcomOne. In this insightful conversation, Richard Hill and Sophie Penny dive deep into the world of email marketing in e-commerce, tackling the big question, is email marketing dead? Spoiler: it's not, but the game has definitely changed. Together, they discuss the powerful role AI now plays in email. Think predictive analytics, smart segmentation and hyper-personalisation that goes way beyond just using your customer's first name. Sophie Penny shares the biggest shifts she's seeing in how brands use email, including practical strategies for getting the most out of signup forms and automations, especially for driving revenue. This episode covers best practices for segmentation, how to keep your brand's email campaigns engaging and relevant (without becoming “noise” in your customers' inboxes), and why not every strategy works for every brand. You'll also hear actionable tips specific to industries like automotive, outdoor, and B2B, not to mention creative ideas for building loyalty and community through email. If you're ready to move beyond “blanket” marketing and tap into what really works today, this episode is packed with expert advice you can put into action right away. Let's get into it! 00:00 "Email Marketing Isn't Dead" 06:06 Poorly Timed Marketing Emails 07:56 Sensitive Holiday Communication Strategy 12:42 Email Segmentation Boosts Engagement 16:07 Building Community Around Niche Brands 19:57 "Maximizing Post-Black Friday Gains" 22:11 "Evolving Email Strategies & Design" 27:19 "Thoughts on High-Value Purchases" 27:50 Maximizing Sales Through Maintenance 31:24 E-commerce Insights for Niche Catalogs 34:29 End-of-Year Buying Insights

Federation of Atomic Scientists' Jon B. Wolfsthal: Coming Threat of Nuclear Weapons, AI and Climate Crisis Move Doomday Clock Closer to MidnightUniversity of Pennsylvania media policy professor Victor Pickard: Trump-Aligned Oligarchs' Media Mergers Transforming Outlets into MAGA Propaganda PlatformsYale University School of Architecture's Adam Hopfer: Yale Architecture Students Design and Build Rent Free HomesBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• SCOTUS sets dangerous ICE racial profiling precedent—double jeopardy for blacks• African leaders push for reparations for colonization crimes• Russia and China forging an axis of Asia powered by natural gasVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Federation of Atomic Scientists' Jon B. Wolfsthal: Coming Threat of Nuclear Weapons, AI and Climate Crisis Move Doomday Clock Closer to MidnightUniversity of Pennsylvania media policy professor Victor Pickard: Trump-Aligned Oligarchs' Media Mergers Transforming Outlets into MAGA Propaganda PlatformsYale University School of Architecture's Adam Hopfer: Yale Architecture Students Design and Build Rent Free HomesBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• SCOTUS sets dangerous ICE racial profiling precedent—double jeopardy for blacks• African leaders push for reparations for colonization crimes• Russia and China forging an axis of Asia powered by natural gasVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

“I do think as a founder of a small business, if you can get face to face with someone, you sell them on the story, not the product”. On this episode of eCom@One, host Richard Hill sits down with Fran Gresswell, the dynamic founder of Riviera Iced Tea, a premium drinks brand she launched while still at university. Fran's journey is nothing short of inspiring: from bootstrapping her business and overcoming a devastating £12,000 loss to a manufacturer, to landing her product in over 400 independent retailers and major venues, including the Co-op and prestigious spots like Chatsworth and Holcombe Hall. This conversation dives into the realities of building a brand in the tough world of physical products without the cushion of huge funding or sugarcoating the setbacks. Fran shares her honest experiences hustling for retail listings; literally walking into cafes and stores, selling her story face-to-face, and building relationships with buyers through persistence and timing. We hear how Riviera repositioned itself as a premium non-alcoholic alternative, leveraging TikTok and personal branding to drive growth and turn viral moments into wholesale success. Fran opens up about navigating tight margins in food and drink, the impact of rising costs, and the strategies she's using to stay resilient as a founder including email campaigns, guerrilla marketing, and adapting to changing consumer habits. If you're a founder or marketer navigating retail, D2C, or just curious about what it takes to build a brand from scratch in today's market, this episode brings grounded advice, practical insights, and a hefty dose of real talk from someone who's living it every day. 00:00 Local Spotlight: Riviera Iced Tea 04:15 Lessons from a Costly Mistake 06:29 "Overcoming Doubt in Business" 11:45 "Flavors Drive Iced Tea Success" 13:24 "Securing Retail Listings Journey" 16:16 "Festival Sales Strategy Insights" 21:06 "Expanding into Ideal Venues" 23:57 TikTok Boosted My Business 28:26 "Rewarding Loyal Customers First" 29:46 "Subscription Plan Discussion Insights" 33:10 Small Business Challenges Persist 35:57 "What Keeps You Up?" 39:09 Learn from Business Failures

ENCORE PRESENTATION:Oxfam America CEO Abby Maxwell: Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Killed Hundreds of ThousandsACLU Senior Policy Counsel Chad Marlow: Trump's National Security Memo Labels His Enemies Terrorists, Orders InvestigationsArtist and activist Robert Shetterly: ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth' Portraiture Project Aims to Inspire Courageous CitizenshipBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump intensifies AI critical minerals scramble• Canada signs energy pact with China• Zero homeowners approved for FEMA buyout after HeleneVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

ENCORE PRESENTATION:Oxfam America CEO Abby Maxwell: Trump Closure of USAID Humanitarian Relief Programs Has Already Killed Hundreds of ThousandsACLU Senior Policy Counsel Chad Marlow: Trump's National Security Memo Labels His Enemies Terrorists, Orders InvestigationsArtist and activist Robert Shetterly: ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth' Portraiture Project Aims to Inspire Courageous CitizenshipBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump intensifies AI critical minerals scramble• Canada signs energy pact with China• Zero homeowners approved for FEMA buyout after HeleneVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

While dog supplements aren't inherently bad, many are poorly regulated and unnecessary if your pooch is eating a complete and balanced diet. On this episode, Dr. Richard Hill, a professor...

In this episode, Christopher Robbins interviews Richard Hill, the first adoptee to identify his birth family through genetic genealogy. Hill is the author of Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA .They discuss DNA testing for ethnic ancestry, exploring why results often surprise people due to the randomness of DNA inheritance and thousands of years of human migration and mixing. Richard explains the differences between major testing companies' databases, recommends 23andMe for ethnicity testing based on his research, and addresses common questions like why Native American ancestry often doesn't show up in tests. The conversation emphasizes that while ethnicity results are interesting, the real value lies in genetic matching for genealogy and finding biological relatives. Episode Highlights 00:00:09: Christopher Robbins welcomes listeners to the Helping Families Be Happy podcast and introduces himself as co-founder of Familius Publishing, husband, father of nine, and Central Valley California resident. 00:01:12: Richard Hill shares that he has been married for 57 years and lives in Michigan with his wife and two cats. 00:01:14: The episode focuses on DNA testing, ethnicity, family history, and available resources and strategies for exploring roots and branches, aligning with Familius habits of Learn Together and Love Together. 00:01:45: Richard thanks Christopher for having him on the podcast to discuss DNA testing. 00:01:47: Christopher asks Richard to explain what DNA testing for ethnic ancestry is. 00:01:51: Richard explains that over 53 million DNA tests have been done by companies like Ancestry, 23andMe, Family Tree DNA, and MyHeritage, with about half at Ancestry which has the biggest database. 00:03:31: Christopher asks how people get tested and why many are surprised by their results. 00:03:39: Richard describes the testing process involving ordering a kit online, either spitting saliva into a tube or rubbing cheek swabs, then sending it back for results in a few weeks. 00:04:33: Richard explains the randomness of DNA inheritance, noting that while you get 50% from each parent, which 50% is random, meaning you may not get an even 25% from each grandparent. 00:05:32: Richard discusses how ethnic groups have been mixing for thousands of years, using Vikings as an example of migration patterns that occurred over a thousand years ago throughout Europe. 00:06:20: Christopher summarizes that different company databases and DNA randomness explain why siblings might see different results. 00:06:38: Richard confirms that each child is a different conception with a different random mix, so siblings might get vastly different percentages from the same grandparents. 00:07:09: Christopher asks why Native American ancestry often doesn't show up in DNA tests despite family histories suggesting it. 00:07:21: Richard explains that Native Americans originally migrated from Asia 10-20,000 years ago, but have been mixing with Europeans for 400-500 years, diluting the distinctive DNA signature. 00:08:47: Christopher asks which companies Richard recommends for ethnicity testing given the different databases. 00:09:04: Richard describes his popular presentation comparing DNA ethnicity estimates using his wife as a test subject since she is 50% Croatian through her father's parents. 00:10:14: Christopher asks why this information is important beyond curiosity and what people can do with it. 00:10:32: Richard emphasizes that genetic matching for finding relatives and common ancestors is more important than ethnicity results, though ethnicity can provide clues about which family branch connects you to matches. 00:11:16: Christopher asks where listeners can find Richard online. 00:11:34: Richard shares his website: DNAfavorites.com. 00:11:38: Christopher concludes by thanking Famis for support, encouraging listeners to subscribe and leave reviews, and reminding them that one step at a time they can make the world a happier place. Key Takeaways DNA inheritance is random, meaning siblings can receive vastly different percentages of DNA from the same grandparents, leading to surprising ethnicity results. Ethnicity estimates are not as accurate as genetic matching because they're based on reference populations that vary by company and are affected by thousands of years of human migration and mixing. Native American ancestry often doesn't appear in DNA tests because most Native American populations have mixed extensively with Europeans over the past 400-500 years, diluting the distinctive genetic signature. Different DNA testing companies have different databases and reference populations, which significantly impacts ethnicity results; 23andMe currently provides the most accurate ethnicity estimates based on comparative testing. The primary value of DNA testing lies in genetic matching to find relatives and trace family trees rather than in ethnicity estimates, which serve more as interesting supplemental information. Over 53 million DNA tests have been conducted, with Ancestry holding the largest database at approximately half of all tests. Quotable Moments "I was the first adoptee to identify his birth family through genetic genealogy, DNA." "There's over 53 million tests have been done nowadays, and about half of them at Ancestry, which has the biggest database." "You get 50% of your DNA from your mother, but which 50% is random." "The ethnic groups have been mixing for thousands of years. A good example is the Vikings." "Today's Native Americans pretty much most of 'em all have a mixture of ancestry. They don't have just that pure original Native American ancestry." "To me the main information that is the most useful is the genetic matching. Who are you related to?" "One step at a time, one genealogical tree at a time, you can make the world a happier place."

Amnesty International's Ben Linden: After Four Years of Ukraine War and Nearly 2 Million Casualties, Prospects for Peace are UncertainJournalist Andrea Pitzer: Trump Regime's Massive Buildout of Immigrant Concentration Camps Meets Local ResistanceColor of Change's Amanda Hollowell: In Second Term, Trump Acts to Eliminate America's Multiracial DemocracyBob Nixon's Under-reported News SummaryLast nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia has expiredDeadly “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota's Twin Cities is endingSome states' vaccination rates losing ground as vaccine exemptions take holdVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Amnesty International's Ben Linden: After Four Years of Ukraine War and Nearly 2 Million Casualties, Prospects for Peace are UncertainJournalist Andrea Pitzer: Trump Regime's Massive Buildout of Immigrant Concentration Camps Meets Local ResistanceColor of Change's Amanda Hollowell: In Second Term, Trump Acts to Eliminate America's Multiracial DemocracyBob Nixon's Under-reported News SummaryLast nuclear arms control treaty between the US and Russia has expiredDeadly “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota's Twin Cities is endingSome states' vaccination rates losing ground as vaccine exemptions take holdVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

In this episode recorded live at our Live Uncut event, Richard Hill sits down with Lucie , founder of Hair Syrup, to unpack one of the most inspiring eCommerce success stories of the past five years. What started as a personal solution to hair problems in a Warwick University student kitchen has exploded into an 8-figure business that became the most viral hair care brand on TikTok globally. Lucie walks us through the moment she realized Hair Syrup was going to be massive, her unconventional journey from mixing oils with measuring spoons to managing 7 hours of meetings daily while staying creative, and why her Dragons' Den rejection turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her business. She explains how she reduced TikTok Shop revenue from 49% to less than 23% through strategic diversification, her unconventional hiring philosophy of not hiring people who've had traditional jobs, and why content creation should come naturally if you're in the right role. This episode covers the untold story of what really happened on Dragons' Den including footage that never aired, why Steven Bartlett's concerns about platform dependency were valid but the exposure was priceless, going viral for three consecutive weeks after the show and turning down 60 investors who reached out, shifting TikTok from revenue driver to brand awareness touchpoint, the power of Meta ads, email marketing, SMS campaigns, gift with purchase strategies, and in-person events for building a DTC brand, managing the balance between operational meetings and creative work as a founder, and why the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program transformed her business more than any book could. Lucie's story proves that sometimes the best businesses aren't meticulously planned, they find you. With no formal business training, no business books read, and starting with just a few hundred pounds, she's built a beauty empire that rivals established brands globally. Whether you're in eCommerce, building a DTC brand, managing social media strategy, or fascinated by modern entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with tactical insights on platform diversification, content creation at scale, viral marketing, and building a brand that resonates deeply with customers. Listen to the full episode now, and don't forget to hit subscribe. Listen to the full episode now, and don't forget to hit subscribe. Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction and angel number synchronicity  01:14 How Hair Syrup started in a student kitchen  04:33 The viral TikTok that changed everything  08:11 Scaling from 10 bottles to 8 figures  14:36 Dragons' Den: the untold story  21:55 Going viral for 3 weeks and rejecting 60 investors  25:50 Unconventional hiring philosophy  32:15 Content creation strategy: 25 posts per day  39:57 Diversifying revenue beyond TikTok  41:37 Meta ads, email marketing and event strategy  43:50 Why Lucy's never read a business book  44:23 Goldman Sachs 10KSB program recommendation

Georgetown University's Josh Ruebner: Gaza Humanitarian Disaster Continues as Ceasefire Plan's Deeply Flawed Second Phase BeginsThe Dissenter Newsletter publisher Kevin Gosztola: FBI Spies on, Then Raids Washington Post Reporter's Home in Escalating Attack on Press FreedomFairVote senior fellow David Daley: Trump Asks GOP Congress to ‘Nationalize' the 2026 Midterm Election, Attempting to Rig the OutcomeBob Nixon's Under-reported News SummaryWill there be a permanent U.S. military presence in Latin America?Record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demandsActivists across the U.S. are organizing “No Sleep for ICE” actionVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Georgetown University's Josh Ruebner: Gaza Humanitarian Disaster Continues as Ceasefire Plan's Deeply Flawed Second Phase BeginsThe Dissenter Newsletter publisher Kevin Gosztola: FBI Spies on, Then Raids Washington Post Reporter's Home in Escalating Attack on Press FreedomFairVote senior fellow David Daley: Trump Asks GOP Congress to ‘Nationalize' the 2026 Midterm Election, Attempting to Rig the OutcomeBob Nixon's Under-reported News SummaryWill there be a permanent U.S. military presence in Latin America?Record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demandsActivists across the U.S. are organizing “No Sleep for ICE” actionVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Vote Common Good CEO Pastor Doug Pagitt: Minnesota Shows the Country How to Effectively Resist ICE ViolenceFairfax County, Virginia attorney Steve Descano: National Coalition of Local Prosecutors Target Federal Lawbreakers to Enforce AccountabilityStarbucks Workers United Union delegate Silvia Baldwin: Starbucks Workers Union Enters Third Month of Unfair Labor Practice StrikeBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Syrian military overriding Kurds' hopes for autonomy• ICE using states' Medicaid data to find immigrants• Campaign season for Michigan Democratic party Senate seat primary heating upVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Vote Common Good CEO Pastor Doug Pagitt: Minnesota Shows the Country How to Effectively Resist ICE ViolenceFairfax County, Virginia attorney Steve Descano: National Coalition of Local Prosecutors Target Federal Lawbreakers to Enforce AccountabilityStarbucks Workers United Union delegate Silvia Baldwin: Starbucks Workers Union Enters Third Month of Unfair Labor Practice StrikeBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Syrian military overriding Kurds' hopes for autonomy• ICE using states' Medicaid data to find immigrants• Campaign season for Michigan Democratic party Senate seat primary heating upVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Minnesota Reformer reporter Madison McVan: ICE Agents' Killing of 2nd Minneapolis Resident Provokes Nationwide Outrage and More ProtestsFormer CIA analyst Mel Goodman: The World Revolts Against Trump's Irrational, Deadly Foreign and Domestic PolicyGulf Coast fisherman Eddie Lejuine: Gulf Coast Residents Live in ‘Ground Zero' of U.S. Fossil Fuel Industry's Sacrifice ZoneBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Japan reopening massive Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant• Department of Justice making unprecedented demand for state voter lists• States, cities concerned over huge taxpayer subsidies for multi-bilionaire's stadiumsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Minnesota Reformer reporter Madison McVan: ICE Agents' Killing of 2nd Minneapolis Resident Provokes Nationwide Outrage and More ProtestsFormer CIA analyst Mel Goodman: The World Revolts Against Trump's Irrational, Deadly Foreign and Domestic PolicyGulf Coast fisherman Eddie Lejuine: Gulf Coast Residents Live in ‘Ground Zero' of U.S. Fossil Fuel Industry's Sacrifice ZoneBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Japan reopening massive Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant• Department of Justice making unprecedented demand for state voter lists• States, cities concerned over huge taxpayer subsidies for multi-bilionaires' stadiumsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Truah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights' CEO Rabbi Jill Jacobs: Religious Leaders Step Up to Resist ICE ViolenceProgram for Global Public Health and Common Good's Dr. Philip Landrigan: Study Finding Weedkiller Roundup Safe Retracted Amid Renewed Concern Over Cancer LinkFCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: FCC Commissioner Decries Government Assault on Free PressBob Nixon's: This Week's Under-reported News SummaryChevron uniquely positioned to profit from U.S. takeover of Venezuelan oilFederal tax prosecutions fell over 27 percent due to staffing cutsOutside investors buying up 2/3 of rebuilt Altadena, CaliforniaVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Truah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights' CEO Rabbi Jill Jacobs: Religious Leaders Step Up to Resist ICE ViolenceProgram for Global Public Health and Common Good's Dr. Philip Landrigan: Study Finding Weedkiller Roundup Safe Retracted Amid Renewed Concern Over Cancer LinkFCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: FCC Commissioner Decries Government Assault on Free PressBob Nixon's: This Week's Under-reported News SummaryChevron uniquely positioned to profit from U.S. takeover of Venezuelan oilFederal tax prosecutions fell over 27 percent due to staffing cutsOutside investors buying up 2/3 of rebuilt Altadena, CaliforniaVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Vote Common Good Executive Director Rev. Doug Pagitt: Minneapolis and U.S. Explode in Protest after ICE Killing of Renee GoodAnti-ICE rally speakers: Avelo Airlines Ends ICE Deportation Flights After Months-LongNational Lawyers Guild's past President Marjorie Cohn: Trump's Lawless Venezuela Attack Rouses U.S. Senate to Pass War Powers ResolutionBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump weighs mulls to Greenlanders; won't rule out military option to take over• Senate probe claims United Healthcare paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers• Fracking waste leaving toxic brew in Pennsylvania waterwaysVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Vote Common Good Executive Director Rev. Doug Pagitt: Minneapolis and U.S. Explode in Protest after ICE Killing of Renee GoodAnti-ICE rally speakers: Avelo Airlines Ends ICE Deportation Flights After Months-LongNational Lawyers Guild's past President Marjorie Cohn: Trump's Lawless Venezuela Attack Rouses U.S. Senate to Pass War Powers ResolutionBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Trump weighs mulls to Greenlanders; won't rule out military option to take over• Senate probe claims United Healthcare paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers• Fracking waste leaving toxic brew in Pennsylvania waterwaysVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

In this episode of The Legacy Tree Podcast, we're joined by Richard Hill from DNA Favorites, who sits down with Sarah, an advanced researcher on Legacy Tree Genealogists' DNA team, to explore the powerful — and sometimes unexpected — stories hidden in our DNA. Together, Richard and Sarah discuss Richard's personal DNA journey and the discoveries that reshaped how he understands his own family history. They talk through what DNA can reveal beyond names and dates, how genetic genealogy can open new paths when traditional records fall short, and why DNA discoveries often carry deep emotional weight alongside the answers. This conversation isn't about formulas or test comparisons — it's about identity, connection, and the truths that can emerge when DNA fills in the gaps of the past. Learn more about Richard Hill and his work:

Journalist Andreína Chávez and Latin American Perspective's Steve Ellner: Trump's Lawless Venezuela Offensive Was Never About Drugs, But All About OilQuincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Trita Parsi: After Venezuela Attack, Trump Threatens to Strike Iran AgainThird Act volunteer Lynn Stoddard: ‘Simplify Solar' National Campaign Aims to Make Residential Rooftop Solar More AffordableBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Yemen's civil war enters dangerous new phase with Saudi attack on UAE military• Thailand and Cambodia agree to short-term ceasefire in border conflict• Private equity spending spree threatening New Mexico's clean renewable energy meccaVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

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