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Top Stories for October 14th Publish Date: October 14th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, October 14th and Happy Birthday to Dwight Eisenhower I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Falcons serve up support for breast cancer fighters at Dazzle & Dine event Beckles to deliver keynote address at KSU Fintech Hackathon Pipe Dream: Retired teacher Ken Leach upcycles PVC into marine life art All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG STORY 1: Falcons serve up support for breast cancer fighters at Dazzle & Dine event Zach Harrison stood at the hibachi grill, spatula in hand, a crowd of phones aimed at him like it was game day. “More veggies?” he asked, flipping a perfect scoop onto a plate. The crowd? Lost it. On last Tuesday night, five current and five former Falcons swapped helmets for aprons at Fumi Hibachi & Sushi in Duluth, cooking dinner for ten women who’ve battled breast cancer. “It’s a dope event,” said running back Tyler Allgeier. “Seeing their smiles—it’s awesome.” The night, part of the Falcons and Emory Healthcare’s Dazzle & Dine, wasn’t just about food. It was about celebrating resilience. Alexandra French, cancer-free for five years, said, “Tonight reminded me I’m still beautiful, still here, still me.” The women, treated to massages, makeovers, and a shopping spree earlier, walked into the restaurant on a pink carpet, greeted by applause and players ready to grill. From fire volcanoes to flying rice, the players brought their A-game. STORY 2: Beckles to deliver keynote address at KSU Fintech Hackathon State Rep. Arlene Beckles, is set to speak to over 200 students later this month at Kennesaw State University’s Fall 2025 Fintech Hackathon. The event, running Oct. 24-25 at the KSU Center, challenges students to tackle real-world fintech problems—think payment security, compliance headaches, and cybersecurity. Beckles, a member of the Georgia House’s Technology and Infrastructure Innovation Committee, will deliver the keynote, emphasizing the role of young innovators in Georgia’s “Transaction Alley.” The Hackathon offers cash prizes—$4,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, and $2,000 for third—judged by fintech pros and academics. STORY 3: Pipe Dream: Retired teacher Ken Leach upcycles PVC into marine life art Ken Leach didn’t plan on becoming an artist. After 35 years teaching and coaching in Gwinnett County schools, he retired in 2022, unsure of what was next. Yard work? Sitting around? Not his style. Then, while cleaning out his basement, he stumbled on a forgotten gift—a Japanese swan made from PVC pipe, given to him decades ago by a student’s dad. That swan sparked an idea. Now, Leach transforms surplus PVC into lifelike egrets, flamingos, manta rays, and more. His work isn’t cartoony—he’s all about realism, except for the bold, eye-catching colors that make his pieces pop. At Suwanee Fest, his booth won the Mayor’s Choice Award, and he nearly sold out. Leach’s art isn’t just about creativity—it’s about purpose. He’s keeping PVC out of landfills, sourcing materials from plumbers, Facebook Marketplace, and even a guy with a 50-foot trailer full of pipe. Next up? The North Georgia Apple Festival, where he’s expecting 100,000 visitors. For more on PVSea Creations, check Facebook or Instagram, or email pvseacreatures@gmail.com. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: CITY OF SUGAR HILL STORY 4: Housing Matters: Rainbow Village gala, golf tournament raise nearly $750,000 Skyrocketing rents and relentless demand are pushing people to the brink—some into overpriced hotels, others into homelessness. It’s a crisis, plain and simple. But in Duluth, Rainbow Village is fighting back. Their 20th annual gala and charity golf tournament raised an incredible $749,807 this year. The football-themed “Tailgate to Tackle Homelessness” event, hosted by Northside Hospital, featured mascots Freddie Falcon and Lil’ Fred, a mobile bar, and Emmy-winning sportscaster Ernie Johnson as emcee. Former resident Shakia S. shared how Rainbow Village’s support helped her become a medical assistant. And CEO Melanie Conner announced a bold expansion: 36 new apartments, doubling their capacity. Next up? A pickleball fundraiser on Nov. 15. Details at rainbowvillage.org/events. STORY 5: Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate Peter Hubbard, a solar power advocate running for Georgia’s Public Service Commission, stood alone at last Wednesday’s debate—literally. His opponent, Republican Fitz Johnson, didn’t show. “Why didn’t you have the courage to defend your six rate hikes in two years?” Hubbard asked, staring into the camera. “And what’s your plan to lower power bills?” The PSC, a five-member board, oversees electricity, gas, and telecom providers. Hubbard is challenging Johnson for an abbreviated term in District 3, a race born out of a lawsuit that delayed elections and argued statewide voting diluted Black voters’ influence. Hubbard criticized current policies, claiming they favor data centers—huge energy consumers—at the expense of regular customers. He pushed for solar and battery storage as cheaper, more sustainable solutions. The election is Nov. 4, with local races likely driving turnout. STORY 6: Mill Creek Topples Collins Hill in Overtime Thriller For the second year in a row, Collins Hill and Mill Creek went to war in the second half. But this time, the Hawks walked away with the win. In overtime, Mill Creek’s Carson Hurter snagged a clutch interception, setting up Jayde Beasley’s two-yard, game-winning touchdown run. Final score: 20-14. Chaos on the field. Mill Creek quarterback Anderson Ragone threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, while Beasley pounded out 158 rushing yards. Collins Hill’s A.J. Bush threw for 352 yards and two touchdowns but was picked off twice, including the game-sealer. STORY 7: ART BEAT: Stone Mountain Chorus presents 'A Music Man Showcase' at Red Clay Theatre “Seventy-six Trombones.” You hear it, and you’re already smiling, right? That iconic tune—and plenty more from The Music Man—is coming to Duluth on Oct. 26. If you’re into barbershop harmony or just need a feel-good Sunday, this is your ticket. The show kicks off at 3 p.m. at the Red Clay Music Foundry, a cozy 260-seat venue with top-notch sound and lighting. Expect a full lineup: four quartets, the full chorus, and even a Harold Hill stirring up “Trouble” in River City. Plus, Rontray Miller II—a rising star in choral music—will conduct. It’s barbershop, nostalgia, and pure joy rolled into one. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break 4: Ingles Markets Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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Exclusive interview with the newly appointed interim police chief of the River City, former Mississippi Highway Patrolman and interim Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson, who details his goals for rebuilding the Moss Point Police Department following the previous chief's resignation. 

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Lyin' JD Vance was kicked off a Sunday show interview for lyin' JD Vance-ing.Then, on the rest of the menu, gaslighting right-wing influencers shape Trump's understanding of the Portland protests; the MAGA attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act designed to protect racial minorities, comes to the MAGA Supreme Court this week; and, Barack Obama trashed businesses and universities that have caved to Trump and the policies “cooked up” by Stephen Miller in Marc Maron's last interview.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the truce fizzles out as trade tensions between the United States and China return to a full boil; and, the Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia over “corporate governance shortcomings.”All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywayshow8493 On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, we're joined by Ken Cox, a passionate advocate for small businesses and solopreneurs. As the President of Rivercity Internet Group and the visionary behind InLink.com, Ken has created a platform designed to give entrepreneurs the tools they need to streamline operations and scale their businesses—without the costly per-user fees of traditional software. We dive into how small businesses can leverage InLink's Office suite, CRM, and cloud storage to boost productivity and efficiency. Ken shares insights on common challenges faced by entrepreneurs, the importance of choosing the right tools for growth, and how technology is leveling the playing field for businesses of all sizes. And of course, we wrap things up with our QuickFire Round, where Ken answers five rapid-fire questions with the first thing that comes to mind!

Exclusive interview with the mayor of the River City following the chief of police's resignation and letter criticizing the city's leadership, Moss Point mayor Billy Knight weighs in on efforts to grow Moss Point and keep its streets safe by rebuilding their police force in the wake of the mass exodus of officers loyal to the former chief and Meatbawl's Kitchen is featured in the jz94.5 Local Business Showcase.

Air traffic control shortages worsen in shutdown, Donald John threatens to withhold the pay of some furloughed workers he says "don't deserve to be taken care of" during the government shutdown and Rip implores Moss Point to encourage more youth and residents seek out law enforcement employment opportunities in the River City.

We celebrate the new Monday Night Service at River City Community Church! Join us on the ground floor of the new series called The Jesus Story! After Sean answers a quick Bible question, the conversation focuses on misconceptions about Christian Nationalism and emphasizes living as a true follower of Jesus. 00:00 Introduction to the Jesus Story00:40 Invitation to River City Community Church01:08 Reaching for Real Life Podcast Begins01:43 Monday Night Service Recap02:43 Deep Dive into the Gospel of John04:43 Teaching the Word at River City09:49 Discussion on Christian Nationalism12:12 The Role of the 10 Commandments in Society12:45 Christian Nationalism: A Dog Whistle?13:59 The Importance of the First Amendment15:03 Balancing Patriotism and Faith17:46 Immigration and Lawfulness20:16 The Sanctity of Human Life21:47 Call to Action for Christians25:01 The Jesus Story: An Invitation

We celebrate the new Monday Night Service at River City Community Church! Join us on the ground floor of the new series called The Jesus Story! After Sean answers a quick Bible question, the conversation focuses on misconceptions about Christian Nationalism and emphasizes living as a true follower of Jesus. 00:00 Introduction to the Jesus Story00:40 Invitation to River City Community Church01:08 Reaching for Real Life Podcast Begins01:43 Monday Night Service Recap02:43 Deep Dive into the Gospel of John04:43 Teaching the Word at River City09:49 Discussion on Christian Nationalism12:12 The Role of the 10 Commandments in Society12:45 Christian Nationalism: A Dog Whistle?13:59 The Importance of the First Amendment15:03 Balancing Patriotism and Faith17:46 Immigration and Lawfulness20:16 The Sanctity of Human Life21:47 Call to Action for Christians25:01 The Jesus Story: An Invitation

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump was instantly put in his place after he tried to use the California National Guard troops to conduct a military invasion of Portland, Oregon.Then, on the rest of the menu, the police chief of Omaha, Nebraska acknowledged that police nationwide are more likely to pull Black people out of their cars at gunpoint after champion boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford was ordered out of his car at gunpoint only hours after the city held a downtown celebration in his honor; Stephen Miller was called out for the violent threats that caused the firebombing of a judge's home; and, Paramount bought The Free Press website and installed its MAGA Grifter founder Bari Weiss, as CBS News editor-in-chief.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where police are investigating what they called a hate crime after a mosque was set on fire Saturday in an English coastal town; and, police in Western Australia seized guns from dozens of owners linked to sovereign citizen ideologies, MAGA White Christian Nationalism and other views that reject government authority.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of welcoming Wayne Doucette (2025 Homebrewer of the Year) on the show. This week, I am so excited to have his good friend and the president of their local homebrew club (River City Brewers), Adam Skjefstad, on the show. It's always a good time when I […]

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump's newly-installed, inexperienced US Attorney, whose claim to fame is not only competing in Trump beauty pageants, but also insisting there are too many exhibits about slavery in the US African-American museum, encountered a fed up judge fed up with MAGA legal incompetence.Then, on the rest of the menu, the Missouri governor signed a Trump-backed gerrymander aimed at helping Republicans win another US House seat; a 79-year-old US citizen injured in a Los Angeles immigration raid at his car wash business filed a $50 million claim; and, intense and intentional training is helping Democratic women gain state lawmaking seats.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Rory McIlroy called out the ‘unacceptable and abusive behavior' from MAGAfied golf fans at the Ryder Cup; and, Moldova's pro-EU party defeated several extreme right wing, pro-Russian groups and won a clear parliamentary majority.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Brisbane has become a world-class outdoor art gallery with incredible murals popping up all over the River City. The man behind the Brisbane Street Art Festival Lincoln Savage joined Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast with the festival celebrating their ten year anniversary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-515

Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-515

Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-515

Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-515

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the MAGA Supreme Court was “bench slapped” in open court.Then, on the rest of the menu, authorities in Utah say two men have been arrested on suspicion of placing an incendiary device under a news media vehicle in Salt Lake City; the privately- funded National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta expanding at a critical moment in US history is not immediately subject to King Krasnov's whims; and one of the GOP's most prominent foreign affairs hawks is so concerned about WWIII after Russia's escalation, that he announced his retirement.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Ukrainian drones struck one of Russia's largest oil refineries; and, Brazil's Lula pushed back against Trump's tariff threat, telling the mumbling authoritarian the country's democracy ‘is not on the table.'All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, MAGA Republicans pulled an “insane” last minute scheme in court.Then, on the rest of the menu, Intel said DEI was ‘instrumental' to innovation, then suddenly stopped talking about it when Trump confiscated part of the company; Trump ordered a Peace Vigil that has stood in Lafayette Park for over forty years dismantled for being a “hazard to those visiting the White House and the surrounding areas;” and, a MAGA Marines' shocking ties to pro-Russian neo-Nazis has been exposed after Raw Story sued the Trump-led Naval Criminal Investigative Service.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where South Korea leaders feel betrayed over the detainment of hundreds of workers at the Hyundai plant raid in Georgia; and, undersea cables cut in the Red Sea disrupted internet access in Asia and the Mideast.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Ralph C gives a message of depth and weight at River City Speakers in Sacramento, CA on 08-01-25

Straight from shooting her first scene in a new block of River City, it's Claire Dargo! The post Claire Dargo appeared first on Putting it Together.

In this week's episode of Rivercity 93, we dive into a busy stretch against One Knox that saw Richmond split results at City Stadium. Wednesday brought a frustrating 2–0 home loss where the Kickers looked out of sync and struggled to create chances. But by Saturday, Darren's side bounced back with a much-needed 1–0 win, showing sharper energy and better organization.We break down the ongoing 3-5-2 setup — what's clicking, where the gaps remain, and how the system has shaped both matches against One Knox. With 10 games left in the season and a rare 10-day break ahead, we also look at how this pause could be used to reset, regroup, and prepare for the final stretch.It's a conversation about lessons learned, adjustments made, and what this latest chapter says about the Kickers' fight moving forward.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called out her MAGA colleagues for playing “Calvin Ball.”Then, on the rest of the menu, thousands of homes in the Northern California wine country and central Oregon are under evacuation orders and warnings; Trump halted work on a massive New England offshore wind project that's almost ninety percent complete; and, all of the major railroad companies refuse to join a voluntary safety program to reduce derailments two and a half years after a derailed train spewed toxic gases across eastern Ohio.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where an American accused of offering sensitive information on the US military to China has been indicted in Germany; and, European postal services have suspended the shipment of packages to the US over Trump's tariffs.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Can you hear those 76 Trombones?!? That's because it's time for another episode and this time we discuss the 1962 film adaptation of ‘The Music Man' starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Con Man Professor Harold Hill arrives in River City, Iowa to swindle the locals only to find himself more involved with the citizens. Tune in and Shipoopi along!

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump's fatal betrayal of the United States alliances and our democracy is all backfiring in his face.Then, on the rest of the menu, DHS says its speech writer has a first amendment right to post explicitly racist conspiracy theories on social media; three MAGA-led states are sending their National Guard to DC in service to the King; and, the FDA's new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Swiss watchmaker Swatch apologized for an ad showing a racist gesture against Asians; and, Europe is pushing back against Trump moving to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Well, either you're closing your eyes to a situation you do not wish to acknowledge or you are not aware of the caliber of disaster indicated ... trouble with a capital T and that rhymes with P... Join us today for the latest.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the judge assigned to the Epstein FOIA lawsuit is Trump's worst nightmare.Then, on the rest of the menu, commercial fishing in a vast Pacific nature area is halted after a judge blocks a Trump order; the trial on whether deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles violated federal law is set to begin this week; and, a Florida farm has been identified as the source of raw milk that sickened dozens.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Europe says the US-Russia summit this week cannot decide on Ukraine land swaps; and, Finnish authorities have charged the captain and two senior officers of a Russia-linked vessel that damaged undersea cables last year between Finland and Estonia.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

It's fair week in Missoula, which means live music, local food, late sunsets… and of course, Trail Live Sessions from the Trail studio! For this episode, we welcomed River City Rhythm Band—a longtime local favorite with deep roots and some serious chemistry.I've known a lot of bands who say they're collaborative, but these three—Alyssa McQuain, Ty Armourding, and Dan DeLong—really mean it. From sharing pizza at practice to cracking each other up between songs, they're clearly in this for the joy of making music together. They've been playing in various projects for over two decades, and this particular trio has been rocking shows around Western Montana for the past year and a half.Ahead of their big 9PM set on the fairgrounds stage at the Western Montana Fair, they dropped by the Trail to share stories, talk influences (Mumford & Sons, Blink-182, and Ozzy came up—so you know it's a ride), and play two stripped-down live tracks that gave us chills in the headphones.

In this episode of Rivercity 93, we break down the Richmond Kickers' 1-2 home loss to FC Naples. The team debuted a 3-5-2 formation and saw rookie Landon Johnson net his first professional goal—a bright moment in an otherwise frustrating night. We discuss how the tactical shift impacted the game, what still isn't working defensively, and whether the new shape is a sign of things to come. Plus, we reflect on the team's ongoing struggles and what needs to change heading into the next stretch of the season.

In this lively and wide-ranging episode of Distilling the West, Dan and Dave are joined by guest host Oliver for a special conversation with Rohit Nayyar and Jason Ornellas—two dedicated whiskey lovers who have helped shape a thriving community of enthusiasts.Rohit, ever the adventurer, joins the call from the middle of a camping trip, using Starlink to beam in from the wilderness. Despite the remote setting, he brings his signature energy and a wealth of knowledge about whiskey, distilleries, and what makes this spirit so compelling. Jason offers sharp insight into the whiskey world as well—covering everything from how he approaches tasting and collecting to his thoughts on barrel picks, club culture, and the future of craft whiskey.Together, the group digs into the story behind the River City Whiskey Society, one of the most active and passionate whiskey communities around. They talk about how the group started, how it has grown, and the way it connects people from all walks of life around a shared love for great spirits.Of course, there's plenty of talk about whiskey itself—favorite bottles, emerging trends, and the role of community in shaping the whiskey scene. It's an episode full of laughs, honest conversation, and a real sense of what makes this community so special.Whether you're a seasoned collector, a curious newcomer, or just someone who enjoys a good pour and good company—this one's for you.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the Supreme Court weighs the nuclear option on the Voting Rights Act about a week before the sixty year anniversary of the law.Then, on the rest of the menu, the Trump administration told NASA to draw up plans to end at least two satellite missions that scientists and farmers rely on that measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; the Oregon Jewish Museum was vandalized with painted swastikas; and, Trump told Schumer to “go to hell.”After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a lawyer says he's not been allowed to see the five immigrants secretly deported last week by the US to solitary confinement in a prison in Eswatini; and, Brazil's Supreme Court is standing firm on the Bolsonaro trial despite foreign pressure coming mostly from Trump.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Pastor Sean Azzaro of River City Community Church shares his journey and the mission behind the church and its affiliated Christian school, River City Believers Academy. Explore the concept of living an abundant, real life through faith, community, and education. Pastor Sean discusses the importance of biblical teachings, the impact of a supportive Christian community, and the role of RCBA in discipling students. www.rcbaonline.com 00:00 Introduction: Made for Something More?00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:03 Reaching for Real Life: Back in the Pulpit01:36 Landmark Church and San Marcos Visit02:24 Revival and Greg Lori's Crusades05:43 The Gospel's Fair Hearing in Modern Times07:54 Preparing the Next Generation for College09:28 River City Believers Academy: A Christian School's Journey13:32 Introduction to River City Believers Academy14:10 School Leadership and Faculty15:09 Unique Christian Community16:48 Student Involvement in Worship17:57 Pastor Sean's Role and Influence19:19 Sports and Life Lessons22:24 Enrollment and Scholarships24:06 Service Times and Final Thoughts

Pastor Sean Azzaro of River City Community Church shares his journey and the mission behind the church and its affiliated Christian school, River City Believers Academy. Explore the concept of living an abundant, real life through faith, community, and education. Pastor Sean discusses the importance of biblical teachings, the impact of a supportive Christian community, and the role of RCBA in discipling students. www.rcbaonline.com 00:00 Introduction: Made for Something More?00:18 Invitation to River City Community Church01:03 Reaching for Real Life: Back in the Pulpit01:36 Landmark Church and San Marcos Visit02:24 Revival and Greg Lori's Crusades05:43 The Gospel's Fair Hearing in Modern Times07:54 Preparing the Next Generation for College09:28 River City Believers Academy: A Christian School's Journey13:32 Introduction to River City Believers Academy14:10 School Leadership and Faculty15:09 Unique Christian Community16:48 Student Involvement in Worship17:57 Pastor Sean's Role and Influence19:19 Sports and Life Lessons22:24 Enrollment and Scholarships24:06 Service Times and Final Thoughts

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, DOJ officials who enter into a corrupt bargain with Maxwell to protect Trump, can be charged with criminal conspiracy.Then, on the rest of the menu, Trump was caught on camera cheating at golf in Scotland; authorities will file terrorism and assault charges against the suspect in the Michigan Walmart knife attack; and, more than 3,400 Boeing fighter jet workers in the St Louis area rejected a contract offer and are expected to strike.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where European Union regulators accused Temu of failing to prevent the sale of illegal products; and, as Dubai cracks down on crowded, illegal apartments, migrant workers have nowhere else to go.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

In this episode of Rivercity 93, we recap the midseason friendly between the Richmond Kickers and CD Leganés, which ended in a solid 1–1 draw, offering a brief moment of cohesion. But the optimism didn't last long, as the Kickers returned to league play with a 2–0 road loss to Greenville Triumph. We break down the growing injury concerns, the continuing struggles in attack, and how disjointed play in the final third is costing Richmond crucial points.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump panicked all night over his ever-consuming scandals.Then, on the rest of the menu, a three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled Mississippi's social media age verification law can go into effect; Trump threatened to hold up a stadium deal if the Washington Commanders don't switch back to their legacy of racism; and, Crash Duffy imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Kenyan pro-democracy activist Boniface Mwangi was charged with possession of ammunition; and, Musk's social media platform denied accusations from French prosecutors of data tampering and fraud, calling them politically motivated.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Mike, founder of River City Inclusive Gym (RCIG), shares how a passion for inclusive play turned into a powerful movement serving over 240 athletes a week. With over 40 weekly classes, RCIG is redefining what it means to be active, social, and supported—especially for individuals with disabilities. In this episode, Mike gets real about the challenges of balancing growth with intentionality, future plans to develop job training opportunities for adult athletes, and why creating human connection is the foundation of it all. Whether it's expanding their facility or helping someone build confidence through social interaction, RCIG's impact runs deep.Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $48,766 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 242 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

In this episode of Rivercity 93, we break down the Richmond Kickers' 0–2 home loss to Chattanooga Red Wolves—a match that saw Nils Seufert exit early with injury, no shots on goal until late, and two second-half goals conceded in quick succession.It's now been three months without a home win, and frustration is boiling over. We dig into what went wrong, what Nils' injury could mean moving forward, and what has to change if this team wants to salvage the season.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, attorney Marc Elias predicts the actual reason for Trump's bizarre Epstein rant.Then, on the rest of the menu, Texas governor Abbott won't release his emails with Elon Musk because they are of a “private nature, not of public interest and potentially embarrassing;” chasing bizarre theories becomes a major White House time suck; and, Trump refused to leave the stage after presenting Chelsea with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy, baffling the London team.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where European Union trade ministers meet to forge a strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs on America's largest trade partner; and, the largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

In this midseason edition of the Rivercity 93 Coaches Show, we sit down with Head Coach Darren Sawatzky to reflect on the Richmond Kickers' season so far. With the team sitting 8th in USL League One and struggling to find wins at home since April, Coach Sawatzky offers honest insight into what's working, what needs to improve, and how the squad is using the break to reset.We talk home form frustrations, player development, tactical tweaks, and the path forward as the Roos look to climb back into playoff contention in the second half of the season.

This episode first featured in 2021 (!), and here's what I had to say about it then: This week we are talking to David Paisley, a Scottish actor known for roles in soap operas Holby City, and River City.He is also a tireless LGBTQ campaigner, recently being acknowledged with an Attitude Pride Award for his  campaigning against the trans-exclusionary agenda of the LGB Alliance.He first moved to London when he got the role as midwife Ben Saunders in Holby City, and hated it. It wasn't until the second time around that the city's charms started to show themselves, and he had fun exploring the sticky dancefloors and sweaty bars of Soho. We originally caught up to talk about Ghetto, that beloved icon of the mid-00s queer scene, but, as is usual on this show, went on the scenic route, which took in other clubs such as Popstarz and Trash Palace, and some entirely unrelated conversations about funeral songs, Spice Girls, and the anxiety of controlling the playlist at a house party. 

This week I welcomed actor Darren Brownlie to Up Next Studios to recount his incredible career to date! From his musical theatre training in London to completing a masters at the RCS in Glasgow (formerly RSAMD), Darren's innate talent, boundless energy and creativity have seen him work across stage and screen as the ultimate triple threat. From Scotland's beloved River City to treading the boards in the prestigious Kings Theatre pantomime alongside Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, Darren is a charismatic performer who through his natural wit and humility lights up any stage, screen or rehearsal room! Follow The Braw and The Brave Website: https://www.thebrawandthebrave.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrawandTheBrave TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrawandthebrave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrawandthebravepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrawandTheBrave

With the 2025 USL League One season halfway done, Rivercity 93 takes a deep dive into where the Richmond Kickers stand. From promising flashes to frustrating patterns, we grade the team's performance so far, break down what's working (and what's not), and ask the big questions about tactics, player impact, and how this season can still be salvaged.We highlight standout performers, identify the biggest red flags, share bold predictions, and answer the ultimate question: can the Kickers still make a run, or is it time to reset expectations?

What if you could tackle a persistent problem without guesswork? In Part 10 of the Path to Improvement series, John Dues and Andrew Stotz discuss how John's team uses Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to calm a chaotic process with precision. Discover how to shift from blame to solutions by leveraging data and Deming thinking. You'll also find out where the team stands on their path to reducing chronic absenteeism in their schools. Listen now! #EducationLeadership #ContinuousImprovement #SystemsThinking #DemingInEducation   TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.2 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz, and I'll be your host as we dive deeper into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today I'm continuing my discussion with John Dues, who is part of the new generation of educators striving to apply Dr. Deming's principles to unleash student joy in learning. The topic for today is mapping the process, part two. John, take it away.   0:00:23.5 John Dues: Hey, Andrew. It's good to be back. Yeah, we've now been talking about our efforts to improve chronic absenteeism for several episodes. And we've talked about two Plan-Do-Study-Act or PDSA cycles focused on where we were working with specific students and their families regarding obstacles to getting to school. And then we shifted gears, and we started running this PDSA cycle three that we talked about last time. And just as a refresher for listeners, the objective of PDSA three is to create a process map, basically. And the goal for the process map is to standardize our attendance intervention system. And I think one of the things that comes to mind when you sort of work on process maps or on important processes is this quote from Dr. Deming. He said, If you can't describe what you're doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing, which is pretty convicting when you really think about it. I think a lot of people initially will say, No, no, no, I know exactly what our process is. And then you say, Well, write it down, map it. And then it becomes much more apparent that most people most of the time have a very rough version in their head that they can't translate into an actual written process.   0:01:44.8 Andrew Stotz: And I'm curious why that is, because on the one hand, when I've done mapping a process, you end up with, Okay, but then there's this exception, and then there's this. And oh, yeah, but don't forget that. So there's like all these intricacies. That's one reason. And then there's another reason is why is that someone's tunnel vision on I know the process because I know the three parts of the process that I'm working with. Why do you think it's hard for people to understand the whole process?   0:02:11.9 John Dues: Well, I think that first reason is probably the biggest reason where there's when they actually start mapping it, there's all these things that they initially left out. And I think as soon as an organization gets to a certain number of employees and has a certain amount of complexity, or you have to add a person that's now going to do part of what you previously did because your role changed or something shifted, needs change, or whatever in the environment. And you have to bring them in. You realize pretty quickly that you can't rely on that stuff that lived in your head anymore. So I think it's a combination of all those things for why this becomes so important. And the other reason I mean, the reason you want to do this is so that there's a starting place, a standard place where people are working from so that whatever it is that the focus is that it can be improved. It's hard to do that when there's no set process to start with.   0:03:08.5 John Dues: Let me. I'll share my screen and just kind of as a refresher, take a look at some of that data that we've talked about so far on this chronic absenteeism front. So, you'll remember that we have this long range goal to improve chronic absenteeism. We've kind of talked about where we are now, where we want to be. So where we are now is in that sort of 40 to 50 % range in terms of chronic absenteeism. We want to be down in under 5%. We have eight years of data going back to the 16-17 school year. And the other thing we've talked about on the data front is that really we have this pre-pandemic world and this post-pandemic world when it comes to chronic absenteeism. For anybody that's watching, you can clearly see this on the process behavior chart or control chart that's on the screen where prior to COVID, we're sort of humming along around 25% chronic absenteeism, which is still high. But now, since COVID, we've since the pandemic, we've skyrocketed. So there's this clear, sort of, new reality, new system for schools like ours that...   0:04:23.7 Andrew Stotz: And can you, just for someone that may be just popping in and hearing this, can you just describe what is chronic absenteeism rate?   0:04:31.9 John Dues: Yes, chronic absenteeism is a standard federally defined level of absenteeism where kids are called chronically absent once they've missed 10% or more of the school year. So the percent of kids that are chronically absent is what's being displayed.   0:04:50.5 Andrew Stotz: So if a school has 100 kids, this chart is saying that 50% of them are chronically absent?   0:04:58.9 John Dues: Yes. Yep.   0:05:00.5 Andrew Stotz: Okay. Yep.   0:05:01.1 John Dues: And that's not since the pandemic happened. That's not atypical, especially for schools that serve a high population of students that are economically disadvantaged, basically, unfortunately. So that's the goal, sort of cut it by a significant amount, 40 to 50% down to less than 5%. So that's the goal. And we've looked at the... Last time we looked at sort of the processes that are currently in place. So just as a quick refresher, United Schools, where I work, is a small urban public charter school system. We have four campuses, and there's people from each of the campuses on this attendance improvement team. And what we've been doing lately is sort of mapping out the process that each campus is using. Each campus has their own little process for intervening with kids that are chronically absent. They have different people that are doing different parts of that process. And so we started with just saying, what is it that your process looks like?   0:06:09.3 John Dues: And we looked at a couple of those maps. So this first map is from one of the campuses. It's pretty simple. There's just one or two people involved. The way they represented it initially is just maybe 10 or 15 steps that they're going through to sort of identify who's having attendance issues, sending letters to families, contacting families, that type of thing. But you can see, initially, at least as they mapped it, it's a pretty simple process. And then when we looked at one of our other campuses and they mapped theirs out, it was a slightly more in-depth process. There's sort of more detail. There are more people involved in the process. I'd say there's probably a little more sophistication to sort of when and how they were intervening with parents. And a lot of the intervening is just sort of the compliance requirements. When a kid reaches a certain number of missed hours, we're required to send them a letter to their parents, for example. So a lot of the process currently focuses on sort of the legal requirements when it comes to absenteeism in Ohio's law. But these are two campuses that are about three miles apart, and you can see, even though they're following the same legal sort of requirements from the state, they have very different processes for how that work is being done.   0:07:38.9 Andrew Stotz: Or could you also say that this particular campus, the people involved may have a much deeper understanding of it or a desire to map it out with more detail? Or do you think it's significantly different?   0:07:52.3 John Dues: I think that this second one that looks like it has more steps, I think they have a person that's more of their sort of 1.0 FTEs, like more of their 1.0 FTE is focused on just attendance, whereas it's sort of like a divided responsibility.   0:08:09.7 Andrew Stotz: Wait, what's a 1.0 FTE?   0:08:12.1 John Dues: Like one full-time equivalent person. So a big part of the person's job is this attendance process. So they know this process pretty deeply. So they were able to map it in more detail, basically. So that was interesting. So part of this PDSA cycle three was, so the plan was really had sort of two steps. One, create a standardized process map for the system as a whole that everybody's going to work from. And then, once that's drafted, gather some feedback, both quantitative and qualitative feedback from our network leadership team. So that was the Plan. The Do was just make the map and then gather the input. So that's what's been happening of late with this team. But we can see pretty quickly what they did. And it certainly does help to have an improvement advisor, someone with a deep knowledge of the Deming philosophy and mapping processes, because he's the one at the meetings. He's the one sort of taking everything that the team is telling him, the process maps that the campus teams have done. And then he's putting it all together based at their input. And their input is certainly super important, but he's also very talented at building processes that are coherent and can be understood by many across our system.   0:09:40.3 John Dues: And so what he ended up doing using their input is he's now got a process map that includes not just the nuts and bolts like, okay, the kid has an attendance problem, and we have to send letters and do things like that. He's going back and created a process map that includes four different stages. So this first stage that if you're viewing this part of the process map is just for onboarding, which was completely missing from all of the campus maps. It wasn't on the... So the idea here is the very first thing, the beginning of this process is a new student enrolls. And as soon as they enroll, a family enrolls, there's going to be a number of things that happen, mostly on the educational side, like what is good attendance? So right from the get-go, one of the things they're going to do is they have this welcome folder that a family gets when they come for their tour or their orientation. And right in that welcome folder is going to be our attendance framework that defines what good attendance is and when, where it really starts to become an issue and impacts a kid's education. So this whole first process map, this whole first stage is about onboarding and educating the family and the student about what good attendance is, which was, again, completely missing from the process before.   0:11:10.2 John Dues: The second stage is attendance monitoring. So, the kid's been onboarded, school has started, and now there's a process to monitor every student's attendance, whether they have a problem or not. And this monitoring system is going to be standardized so that different notifications are being sent home to families, different sort of letters, letting them know when things are becoming a problem. So again, this whole process is about monitoring attendance after providing some of that education. And then, if through that monitoring, it becomes apparent that the student needs additional intervention, the next stage is sort of that attendance intervention plan. So this is where the full map before for each campus just focused on this part. And this is obviously, if you look at this compared to the campus maps, this is much more in detail about what's happening. I'd say, the other thing that's happening here is there's problem-solving with the family. So instead of just saying, warning, your kid has gotten to this number of missed hours, and you send that home in a letter, once that happens, you can see that there's actually Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles being run with the family and the student that are off track from attendance perspective and some individual problem solving is happening.   0:12:52.3 John Dues: See, we run three PDSA cycles to try to get them back on track. So that's a brand new component to this attendance system. And then from there, for some kids, if we get them back on track, then we don't have to take any further action. But for other students, there are some, again, some legal requirements. And so the last stage of that process is if we do have to file official truancy charges, sort of like what, or let the state know that the student is now truant, there's some steps that we take to make that filing. But that's far after many, many steps have been taken to educate, to run PDSA cycles with individual kids that are off track, to try to get the family and sort of the knowledge they need to understand, like how to keep their student on track when they're in school. So, there's a good chance that this will change pretty quickly, this process map, it's a good one, I think, having gone through it, it's a solid process, but it'll, as soon as it like gets battle tested, there's going to be updates. Now, that's not say you're going to change things willy nilly, but what you are going to do is you're going to learn what's working, what's not, you sort of have this hypothesis, but at least now, since everybody's working from the standard process, we can make improvements that then can go out to the entire system.   0:14:32.9 Andrew Stotz: Great. I'm curious, what is the definition of truancy these days? When I was in school, there was trouble in River City and it was trouble with a capital T and that rhyme with P and that stands for pool. So you had the trouble of all the kids hanging out at the pool place, but I'm just curious what's going on. What is the definition of truancy these days?   0:15:01.3 John Dues: Yeah, it's when they, I mean, students have to have missed a certain number of hours of instruction. And now instead of attendance being measured in days, there's basically a threshold that you hit in terms of numbers of hours missed that then you legally have to file truancy.   0:15:24.4 Andrew Stotz: But what does truancy mean?   0:15:27.3 John Dues: Truancy just means that you've missed a lot of school, basically.   0:15:31.1 Andrew Stotz: Okay.   0:15:31.4 John Dues: Yeah. Yeah. And in terms of reasons, when we did those first PDSAs, not all those kids were necessarily truant, but they all had serious absenteeism issues. I think what we talked about was that we found that there were many different issues that were sort of at the root of that, which is part of the challenge here is we have high numbers of chronic absenteeism and then lots of different reasons for that. And so how do you problem solve with all those different folks to help get them back on track? That's part of the challenge. For sure, part of the challenge. But so where the team is at now, so they've completed this third PDSA cycle. So the Do was to make the process map and then get the input from the leadership team. And now they're doing the Study and the Act. So the Study, one of the things I talked about was that the initial feedback from folks that aren't a part of the team was more education needed to happen during that onboarding process.   0:16:39.9 John Dues: So that was sort of like a blind spot before. Not that people didn't talk about it, but now it's systematized. Here's the piece of paper, the attendance framework you're going to give them. There's an orientation session on attendance. There's a session with students during their orientation about what's good attendance and how many days does that equate to in terms of missing school throughout the year, that types of things. Another big thing in the study was more personal touches throughout the process and not just sort of those notifications that I talked about, like the attendance warning letters. The group sort of talked about, while some of these letters are required, whether they're that effective or not is definitely in question.   0:17:25.1 John Dues: Another thing is we have a role at each campus that's called Dean of Family and Community Engagement. And so something like attendance is the responsibility of everybody in the school. But if there's a point person at each campus, it's that Dean of Family and Community Engagement. And so there's some worry about, like when I go back to this process, it's the Dean of Family and Community Engagement or DFCE, they're sort of the point person running these PDSAs and the PDSAs can be time intensive. So one of the concerns is, will they be able to sort of handle the workload that sort of comes with this new process? And I think that's definitely an open question, but at least it's on the radar. It's not like no one is saying, here's the process, go figure out how to make this work. That would be a bad way to do it. There's a recognition that we think we need to do some of this problem solving with individual cases, but there's also this recognition that there's going to be a time constraint for the DFCEs. And then another big X factor that was a part of this study write-up was transportation. Because we've talked about how bad transportation, yellow school buses have been in Columbus this year. We've had a lot of problems. And so what's that look like next year, and how does this factor in? When we did those interviews with students and families, it wasn't the primary reason for all families, but I think in about 50% of the families, transportation had some role in the attendance issues. So these are things that are on folks' minds as they're working through this.   0:19:06.5 Andrew Stotz: That's a lot of progress on this.   0:19:09.3 John Dues: Yeah, a lot of progress, I think. And you get questions like, is it worth all the time to do this? And it's like, is this improving anything? And if you're looking at the outcome, probably not yet. But now that there's this standardized process, I think we can actually make some inroads on this chronic absenteeism process. It would be very hard to do in the absence of this standardization that we're going through and this input from the group to put more sort of resources towards this to get some expertise in terms of putting together a process instead of leaving it up to individual people that maybe don't have this skill set.   0:19:53.9 Andrew Stotz: You also recently posted on your LinkedIn about the idea of a system and results. If you don't even understand the system, how are you going to get the results that you want from the system?   0:20:05.8 John Dues: Exactly. If you don't understand what's causing the problem, if you don't have a whole systems view, you could put a process in place that actually makes things worse, may make things better in one area, but make them worse in another area. So yeah, this is complicated stuff when you're trying to make change in a complex system like a school system.   0:20:25.7 Andrew Stotz: Interesting.   0:20:26.2 John Dues: Yeah, the last step is just the Act. So they're deciding what to do. Are they going to adopt this? Are they going to adapt it or abandon the idea? So I think we're not going to abandon it because obviously we're moving forward with this new process map. And it's, I would call this adapt though. So we're going to adapt this process map into the system, but very high likelihood that there are going to be many adjustments to it as it gets put into action. As I was just saying, it's not adopt because if it was adopt, this thing, this process map would be sort of run through a number of cycles where it had been tested, the kinks had been worked out, and it's sort of going to be, this is the way. So what we're doing now is adapt. So we're going to make some improvements based on this initial feedback we got from the leadership team. Now we'll make some additional adjustments, especially next school year because the school year is over during the initial implementation.   0:21:29.8 John Dues: And the other sort of part of the Act was if you read the steps in this process map from start to finish. There are a lot of artifacts that go along with this that don't exist. So for example, this attendance slide deck for new student orientation. That's a part of the process. We probably don't want to leave that up to each individual group to create on their own because what is the content of that? And so that has to be created. So there are a number of things like that, that the improvement advisor for the project is going to take on either creating himself or he's going to strongly support the creation. So those are also standardized across the network. So you see, it's a lot of work.   0:22:20.4 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:22:22.2 John Dues: So that would be where we pick up with, once students come back in August, and that's kind of leaving things off at the end of this school year.   0:22:31.6 Andrew Stotz: That's great. I was mentioning about this little jingle that I was talking about, and it comes from a 1957 movie called The Music Man. And he says, his line is, there's trouble in River City, and it starts with T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for pool. And it's this guy, he's a con man, a hustler, who's gone to the citizens of a town in River City, Iowa, telling them that the corrupting influence is the pool table in the town that's going to keep the kids from going to school. And he wants to start like a marching band. But for those old-timers that seen that movie, they'll love that reference. And if you haven't seen it, go see The Music Man on... I don't know. It's hard to find things on Netflix these days like that, but maybe it's on YouTube.   0:23:27.9 John Dues: Very classic, just like that.   0:23:30.2 Andrew Stotz: But I remember listening to that when I was young, because my parents always had musicals. My sisters actually played musicals on the record player. So you always was hearing the songs of musicals.   0:23:43.8 John Dues: Well, it seems like the truancy thing is, that's not a new problem necessarily.   0:23:48.1 Andrew Stotz: Oh, yeah, that's for sure. That's for sure. Well, why don't we wrap it up there? And on behalf of everyone at the Deming Institute, I want to thank you again for this discussion. And for listeners, remember to go to deming.org to continue your journey. And you can find John's book, "Win-Win: W. Edwards Deming, the System of Profound Knowledge, and the Science of Improving Schools" on Amazon. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming. "People are entitled to joy in work."  

The concept of Covenants are very important in the Bible. They are central to the Bible's unfolding storyline, and they are central for a proper understanding of the relationship that exists between God and Man. Yet, in much of the church today, covenants are not often discussed and even less often understood. In this episode, James Kaczor gives a brief overview of Covenant Theology. He touches on the Tri-covenantal Framework often espoused by Reformed Theologians (Summary Below)Covenant of Redemption: This is the eternal agreement between the three Persons of the Trinity to redeem humanity. Covenant of Works: This is the agreement God made with Adam, as the Head of the Human Race, that promised eternal life for perfect obedience and death for disobedience. All humans who are not "in Christ" are "in Adam" and still subject to the consequences of this covenant. Covenant of Grace: This is the agreement between God the Father and Jesus Christ, along with all those who are "in Christ," whereby God offers eternal life and salvation to fallen sinners through faith in Jesus Christ. In this Covenant, God also gives to his people the gift of his Holy Spirit that makes them willing and able to believe. It is through the grace of this Covenant that all people, since the fall of Adam, must be saved.In addition to this, James spends time unpacking the successive and related Covenants that advance the storyline of the Bible and the redemptive plan of God for the world. Mainly in this order: Abrahamic Covenant -> Mosaic Covenant -> Davidic Covenant -> New CovenantThis message was first preached by James Kaczor on 6/26/2025 at River City's Thursday Morning Bible Study.

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