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Tonight, Marc Elias on the growing election denial threat to the midterms. Then, genuine polling shockwaves from a massive pickup state for Democrats. Plus, exclusive new reporting on a Pentagon punishment for a desperate sailor on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
W. Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell: American Prisoners of the Civil War, Part One: The narrative begins with the January 1863 capture of the Union gunboat Isaac Smith and three Black sailors. The Confederacy's refusal to exchange these Black captives, coupled with the Lincoln administration's retaliation, triggered the collapse of the systematic prisoner exchange system under the 1862 Dix-Hill Cartel. Consequently, both sides had to manage massive, long-term prison populations. The book examines the key military figures overseeing these networks: the Confederate martinet John Winder, who turned Richmond's tobacco warehouses like Libby Prison into harsh detention hubs, and the Union's budget-conscious bureaucrat William Hoffman. Finally, Brundage explains the Lieber Code's role in defining humane warfare, noting how its "military necessity" clause compromised prisoner treatment. (1)
May the moons guide you in your journey. If that doesn't work, we'll guide you into figuring out Eric is attracted to ladies with green elbow-length gloves, receiving a blown kiss, facing Justice Under God, bestowing merchants with names, learning of the Harpoon Cannon, stealing a guy's money, wearing a dumb guy hat, projecting big dreams on such a little fellow, finding a message in a bottle on a balloon, flipping a mustache, decoding a dirty sock, bargaining with Drachma, seeking a Valuan passport, wondering if Polly is recruitable, cutting a risky deal with a Nasr merchant, and realizing Sailors' Island is just Buc-ee's. All of the stuff from The Temple of Doom is at Hobby Lobby. 00:00:00 Chris Vision 00:01:30 Intro 00:03:55 Sailors' Island Item Shop 00:08:29 Sailors' Island Ship Parts Store 00:13:11 Sailors' Island Armory 00:21:06 Lighthouse 00:23:10 Sailors' Island Inn 00:28:52 Telling Drachma About The Big Gun 00:37:04 Return to Sailors' Guild 00:44:03 Real Net 00:49:17 Outro Patreon: patreon.com/retroam Bluesky: @retrogradeamnesia.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RetrogradeAmnesia E-Mail: podcast@retrogradeamnesia.com Website: www.retrogradeamnesia.com
I'm Sindbad the Sailor, so hearty and hale I live on an island on back of a whale It's a whale of an island (that's not a bad joke!) Its lord and its master is this handsome bloke! Ohhhh, who's the most remarkable, extra-ordinary fellow? Sindbad the Sailor! (Also why is the genie vaguely German?)
The father of a Navy Sailor aboard the USS Lincoln has been detained by immigration officials. Seven people, including four children, were taken to the hospital following a rollover crash Saturday night in San Marcos. The community is cheering for the Sweetwater Valley Little Leaguers despite their elimination from the Little League World Series over the weekend. What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday.
Published 23 August 2026This week we chat to some young up and coming Australian sailing talent. Mina and Jack Ferguson and India Gilbert. We always enjoy seeing the World from the youth view. And this ep was no different. The three sailors are very close, so there was a lot of fun and laughs with this episode. We really enjoyed it and we are sure you will as well. Enjoy!@nyyc_regattas #austsail #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail
The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026! We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea. Also, how the FBI stopped what could have been a horrific terror attack. And where millions of Americans are bracing for more severe storms. Plus, what Neutrogena had to say about its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after backlash, and why there could be some "carnage" after the first IndyCar race on the streets of the nation's capital. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
The San Diego-based naval carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed to the Middle East to support Iran war operations for nearly nine months. The ship has not stopped at port since December 2025, setting a record for the most consecutive days at sea without a port call. Sailors aboard the Lincoln and their families are now sounding the alarm, reporting food shortages, sanitation issues and deteriorating mental health among personnel. One crew member was rescued after going overboard. We look at what the Lincoln's historic deployment reveals about the demands of the war in Iran — and the military's ability to protect service members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The lamestream media is obsessed with the supposedly "bad" conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in Middle Eastern waters. What's the real situation there? Our tough-talkin' host, Mike Slater, has the REAL scoop on this and more in a fiery all-time opener! Following that, Slater chats with Bruce Blakeman about his campaign to become the state of New York's next great Republican Governor! Tune in to find out why he's TOTALLY going to kick Kathy Hochul's butt in the November election! MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Christina Bobb is a senior attorney for Judicial Watch focused on national security law. She began her legal career in the United States Marine Corps where she defended Marines and Sailors in courts-martial and administrative separation hearings. Ms. Bobb served multiple overseas tours, including Helmand Province, Afghanistan, and Stuttgart, Germany. After her military service, she transitioned to private practice at Higgs, Fletcher, & Mack LLP in San Diego, and then to Washington, DC, where she held executive-level positions within the Department of Homeland Security. Christina served as attorney for President Donald J. Trump from 2022-2024 when she transitioned to the Republican National Committee to assist election integrity efforts for the 2024 election. In 2023, Ms. Bobb authored her first book, “Stealing Your Vote: The Inside Story of the 2020 Election and What it Means for 2024.” Her second book, “Defiant: Inside the Mar-a-Lago Raid and the Left's Ongoing Lawfare” was released in 2025.FOLLOW: @christina_bobbSUPPORT OUR WORK https://www.judicialwatch.org/donate/thank-youtube/ VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.judicialwatch.org
The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln have been at sea for over nine months without docking for a port call. Sailors are reporting grimy conditions, rotting food, and deteriorating mental health. Some have even allegedly taken to trying to throw themselves overboard. President Trump is dismissing the concerns - saying the deployment is "not nearly long enough". Families are urging him to take some accountability and respect Navy staff. Why is the Trump administration now facing a battle with its own military?Later, another surprise DSA win in Florida left one of Trump's first term foes on the political scrapheap - and why Trump keeps getting so tetchy at the mention of Natalie Harp.With Miles Taylor.The News Agents USA is a Global Production.The News Agents USA is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/
The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Alex Lawson, Executive Director of 'Social Security Works.' The pair discusses the Trump administration's cut to Medicare Part D plans, status updates on the state of Social Security, and internal ideological struggles within the Democratic party. Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, host of the 'TARABUSTER' podcast. She and Brad breakdown the departure of Karoline Leavitt as Trump's Press Secretary, the dangerous conditions for sailors aboard the U.S.S. Lincoln, mismanagement of the Iran war, and Trump's indifference to the economic suffering of the American people. Brad is on the National Journal's panel of political insiders, is an American political analyst for The Times of India TV, and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. Brad also writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' You can read his new Substack called, 'The Bannon Ballot Blast,' at www.bradbannon.substack.com. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.
Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Military Intelligence and Civil Affairs Veteran Rebecca Monaco, co-founder of Next Mission, an organization dedicated to empowering and supporting resettled Afghan women veterans who served alongside U.S. Special Operations forcesEpisode Partner:Our sponsor this week is Aetna, a trusted health care company, committed to serving Veterans, military families, and caregivers through meaningful, community-centered care. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestRebecca Monaco, MPH, is a public health leader, researcher, and program strategist with more than ten years of experience leading complex initiatives across healthcare, nonprofit, government, and military organizations. She earned her Master of Public Health from Dartmouth College, where she developed a passion for behavioral health research, implementation science, and innovative approaches to improving care. Her current interests focus on psychedelic-assisted therapy, women's health, and translating emerging research into real-world impact.A former U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Intelligence Officer, Rebecca deployed to Afghanistan as a Cultural Support Team (CST) member with Joint Special Operations Command, where she served alongside Afghan Female Tactical Platoon (FTP) members. Following the fall of Afghanistan, her team coordinated the evacuation of 42 Afghan female Special Operations personnel, an experience that continues to shape her commitment to service, leadership, and advancing opportunities for vulnerable communities.Rebecca currently serves as the volunteer Project Manager and Board Secretary for NXT Mission, where she leads initiatives supporting refugee resettlement, education, workforce development, and long-term integration for displaced Afghan women and families across the United States.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeNext Mission WebsiteNext Mission on LinkedInPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous episode of the Behind The Mission podcast, episode 184 with Kari McDonough. Kari is Vice President of Welcome.US and Senior Advisor to the Welcome Fund, a program of Welcome.us that provides a source for grantmaking to organizations as they involve community members to welcoming coalition allies coming to the US as part of resettlement efforts. You can find the resource here: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kari-mcdonough Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
Multiple sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly attempted to jump overboard amid severe mental stress, food shortages, and inadequate basic supplies after more than 250 consecutive days at sea. In this segment Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger highlight allegations from sailors and their families about deteriorating conditions across multiple Navy and Marine Corps ships, including shortages of fresh food, toiletries, laundry facilities, and other necessities. The two also contrast those conditions with Pentagon spending, including millions of dollars on lobster, ribeye steaks, king crab, and other expenses under the military's "use it or lose it" budgeting practice. The commentary argues that the disparity reflects serious leadership and resource-allocation problems within the U.S. military, particularly as service members endure unusually long deployments. Plus segments on Bibi Netanyahu revealing that Israel's war is with Christianity and the West, TPUSA Pastor Rob McCoy caught lying about the rooftop shooter and recent reports of San Francisco cops' outrageous salaries. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae! Plus a phone call from James Carville!
Today's Headlines: Todd Blanche went on Meet the Press and admitted he cannot pledge DOJ independence from the White House, and that the DOJ may ask the Supreme Court to intervene in 22 cases where judges blocked Trump's election interference efforts — specifically the administration's attempt to get voter rolls including names, addresses, and partial social security numbers from 30 states and DC. Trump also asked the Supreme Court to let him finish the $900 million White House renovation after courts ordered construction to stop by August 21st, now openly calling it a "national security structure" and "military complex" rather than a ballroom, posting an AI-generated video of himself consulting AI George Washington about the design, and accusing the people who sued him of treason for "revealing top military secrets" — about a ballroom. He also wants to redesign the entire Navy aircraft carrier fleet to look like World War 2 ships at $22 billion each. Meanwhile, families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln spoke to the Guardian describing relatives who lost 20-30 pounds, no clean drinking water, sparse food, and a five-week wait to see the ship's only psychiatrist — and when Trump was asked if the sailors had been deployed too long, he said they hadn't been deployed long enough. A detail the administration has not been eager to divulge is that Iran destroyed the Bahrain port where US Navy ships would normally dock, so every American warship in the region has nowhere to resupply. Trump also reduced joint military exercises with South Korea to please Kim Jong Un, posting a throwback photo of the two of them and noting they have "many where we're smiling" — sure, Donald. Jared Kushner met with Hamas in Egypt where they reaffirmed their commitment to disarming, which Netanyahu doesn't believe. In other news, Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal stalking charges and his lawyers are using the plea to argue double jeopardy on state charges, while his New York murder trial still starts next month. And finally, Lake Mead and Lake Powell — the two largest reservoirs supplying water to seven western states — hit their lowest levels in seven decades, because July was the hottest month on record and winter was the driest. Resources/Articles mentioned: NBC News: Attorney General Todd Blanche says DOJ may take states' voter roll fight to Supreme Court Axios: Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln The Guardian: Families of US sailors denounce Trump and Hegseth for ‘dismissing their experiences and calling them liars' | US military WaPo: Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump's preferences WaPo: Trump says White House needs ‘military complex' as courts block his ballroom WaPo: Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea, citing good ties with Kim Jong Un Axios: Hamas leaders tell Kushner they will demilitarize Gaza, sources say Axios: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson AP News: Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A packed afternoon edition of The Rush Hour: We begin with the tragic death of Nashville and Heroes star Hayden Panettiere at just 36 years old. Then, Marjorie Taylor Greene makes an explosive claim that high-level discussions are underway about potentially using a nuclear weapon against Iran—warning, "It's real. I know." Plus, the White House communications team targets Senator Jon Ossoff after he speaks out about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, while a Fox News host attacks the exhausted sailors complaining about life aboard the carrier. Dave breaks down all the latest developments.
I can already tell, this place is lots of fun. If podcasts can be places, we're consulting the large map, meeting a GameCube doctor without borders, mixing pirate fiction with anime, picking up a game-spanning collection initiative, browsing the list of criminals, leaning like an asshole, rolling on the floor laughing, discovering oddities for money, talking about various things, including background tavern commotion, feasting like there's no tomorrow, feeling welcome in a new community, and realizing the old man hates us. How in the Six Moons am I supposed to catch them? 00:00:00 Nintendo Game 00:02:58 Intro 00:05:19 Doc & Maria 00:20:00 Sailors' Island (outdoors) 00:30:32 Sailors' Guild 00:37:10 Polly's Place 00:45:28 Real Net 00:51:13 Outro Patreon: patreon.com/retroam Bluesky: @retrogradeamnesia.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/@RetrogradeAmnesia E-Mail: podcast@retrogradeamnesia.com Website: www.retrogradeamnesia.com
Captain Stacy Wuthier, Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett, joins Damo for a conversation about the Green Ribbon Program and how commands can create stronger support networks for Sailors. Captain Wuthier shares her journey from enlisting in the Navy and entering the nuclear power pipeline to earning her commission, serving aboard ships, commanding USS Jackson Blue Crew, and eventually taking command of Naval Station Everett. She and Damo discuss installation leadership, relying on subject matter experts, verifying information, and maintaining standards while leading organizations with multiple programs and responsibilities. The conversation shifts to the Green Ribbon Program, why Captain Wuthier brought it to Naval Station Everett, and the problems it is designed to address. She explains how Green Ribbon representatives are selected and trained, the role of the command chaplain, why junior Sailors and civilians can be valuable participants, and why representatives must genuinely want to help people rather than participate for recognition or evaluation purposes. Damo and Captain Wuthier discuss the Navy's tendency to tell Sailors to ask for help while placing most of the responsibility on the Sailor to initiate the conversation. They talk about recognizing when someone may be struggling, creating additional avenues for Sailors to seek support, confidentiality, knowing when a problem requires professional assistance, and why Green Ribbon representatives are connectors to resources rather than counselors. They also discuss how Green Ribbon complements deckplate leadership, what success looks like when measuring prevention and connectedness, taking care of those who consistently help others, and why Captain Wuthier believes commands should never mandate participation in the program. The discussion expands into the difference between creating another Navy program and building something that becomes part of a command's culture. Later, Captain Wuthier shares some of the books that have influenced her leadership and discusses imposter syndrome, confidence, and lifelong learning. For the Do Better segment, she talks about becoming a better listener and being more present during conversations. Damo shares a recent experience that reminded him that solving a Sailor's problem and making sure the Sailor feels heard are not always the same thing. Before closing, Captain Wuthier reflects on her approaching retirement and answers what Navy memory she would keep if she could only keep one. Do you have “Do Better” that you want us to review on a future episode? Reach out at ptstpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast PTSF Theme music: Produced by Lim0
Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have been stuck at sea for more than 260 days, families are sounding the alarm, and multiple sailors have attempted to go overboard. Pete Hegseth’s response? Everything’s basically fine. Steve Schmidt and Dean Blundell are here to talk about the sailors being pushed to the edge, while Hegseth gets jittery and the administration looks the other way. Plus: Mike Lindell lost another election and, shockingly, refuses to admit it; DHS is spying on Americans while fighting over grounded planes; Karoline Leavitt called it quits two days after getting stranded on the doomed plane; and "Donald Trump Hates You" is officially in the skies, being towed behind a plane up & down the Florida Panhandle all weekend long — and there’s much more to come. Support The Warning and become a YouTube member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw/join Today's Merch: Secretary of War Crimes tee: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/secretary-of-war-crimes?_pos=1&_psq=secretary&_psid=7e73ba632&_ss=e SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES
What happens on a Saturday night when we're bored with nothing to do? We go live. Damo and Aaron are joined on IG Live by recent guest OSCS William Morris and one of the show's OG guests, ABCM (Ret.) Alquin Parker, host of the “Legendary Moments” podcast. The conversation goes everywhere. Mo checks Damo for allegedly faking being sick to get out of recording a podcast, and the guys talk about the daily grind of a Sailor in the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard. Alquin Parker pops in and asks about the recruiting process for the Ceremonial Guard, while the crew reflects on Mo's recent episode of PTSF and whether he plans to stay in Japan after retirement. Damo questions social media “stitch culture” and the dangers of publicly airing people out online, giving listeners a preview of a conversation coming on a future episode. AP tells the story of correcting someone's uniform in the supermarket. Damo somehow ends up having to talk to one of his Sailors about using his picture as their profile photo. The guys also discuss how COVID changed communication, connection, and fellowship. Those conversations, plenty of randomness, and much more happened during this live edition of “Permission To Speak Freely.” Check out 'AP' on "Legendary Moments podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify and more... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legendary-moments/id1881213522 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2IsY1P0MZKfqCoYSRmUal1DUQOqk1dRE https://open.spotify.com/show/1p2XOMIbxKT00wAHRf1EMi?si=cN9BY7-oRHS0WojEfGv2tw&nd=1&dlsi=7ff5bac2812e41be https://www.instagram.com/legendarymomentspod/ Do you have “Do Better” that you want us to review on a future episode? Reach out at ptstpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with us: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast PTSF Theme music: Produced by Lim0
Published 16 August 2026Finally, we chat to the owner of a top ocean racing campaign. Our guest the week is Jon Desmond the owner of the PAC 52 Final Final which is the blue boat that has been campaigning in the Caribbean and Europe, including the Admirals Cup and most recently the Aegean 600. Jon grew up as part of a multi-generational sailing family, has been sailing all his life and with his family is passionate for the sport. We spoke to him as he had just come off the water from sailing his M32. It was a privilege to chat with him. Enjoy.#finalfinalracing #disrupta_ #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing #boat #ocean #sport #voile #sail #sea #offshore #sailors #sailingworld #extremesailing #foils #yacht #yachts #saillife #instayacht #sailingblog #instasail
Two listeners. Two gentle hauntings. And the old folklore that reveals what they really were.Gemma's 1880s terrace near Whitby Abbey came with a presence they called the Captain: pipe tobacco by the window, wardrobe doors opening slow and deliberate like someone choosing what to wear, keys vanishing for a week. Then her partner wakes to a dark figure on the end of the bed, back turned. Not frightening, just sad.Then Danielle's family home in Savannah always "had company," as her grandmother put it. A porch rocking chair that moves on windless nights. An old hymn hummed right beside her in an empty hallway. And the week of the funeral, the chair started up again.Producer Dom unpacks the darker folklore: the drowned "unhoused" who don't know they've died, and the low-country "kept" spirit - a guardian named and passed down mother to daughter.What happens when the house wasn't what your grandmother left you… but the company inside it?A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paychecks aren't keeping pace with rising prices, and households are feeling the squeeze. Sailors on the ships deployed to the Middle East are straining without enough clean water and fresh food. In the thick of primary season for the midterms, how reliable is polling? Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Jacob Saylors seized a roster-opening opportunity for the Detroit Lions, delivering fresh legs, clean routes, and hands that produced a team-high receiving output in Thursday's wet preseason loss at Cincinnati. His all-around day put him squarely in the 53-man conversation and reset the running back depth picture heading into Washington week. Can Jacob Saylors make the 53-man roster? Yes, Lions running back Jacob Saylors pushed himself into the real roster mix with a complete performance. He looked rested and explosive, processed quickly, and caught the ball naturally, finishing as Detroit's leading receiver on the night. As Jeff Risdon noted, Sailors showed the fresh-body benefit after having true recovery time since last year. The staff wants backs who trigger fast and finish, and Sailors checked those boxes. His vision and reaction stood out in the quick game and he added value in the passing attack, a critical separator for back-end roster roles. Is Isaac TeSlaa in trouble after the early turnover? No, Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa is not in danger of being cut, but he must clean up technique and urgency. He had the early-tip turnover on a ball that hit both hands and later lost a contested catch by failing to separate and secure through contact. Coaches need quicker wins off the line and faster catch-to-tuck transitions on shorter concepts. Expect Detroit to feed TeSlaa targets this week in practice and in the preseason game against the Washington Commanders to rebuild confidence and trust. What did we learn about Luke Altmyer and the offensive plan? Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer earned stock up by executing the quick-game emphasis. Detroit instructed him to get the ball out on time to his first read, and he did, which capped downfield shot volume. The wet-ball turnover appeared more like a lost handle than a designed pitch, as Jeff Risdon observed after rewatching. The takeaway is clarity, not concern: the operation prioritized rhythm, timing, and ball security in difficult rain conditions, and Altmyer delivered a steady night within that plan. Which defenders helped, and who hurt, their roster cases? Lions defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard, wearing number 50, stacked a strong week by translating his first-step wins into real disruption. When he wins immediately, he is a problem. Lions defensive lineman Ben Stille, number 78, also earned stock up with a pressure, sturdy run fits, and forcing cutbacks. Lions linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, number 57, flashed stout build and anticipatory coverage beyond a special teams profile. Edge rushers on opposite tracks Lions edge rusher Eric O'Neil, 25 years old, strung together a sack, another QB hit that forced a throwaway, and a useful special teams rep. He profiles as a practice-squad keep if the numbers squeeze, but his pass-rush efficiency is real. Conversely, Lions defensive end Anthony Lucas stayed blocked too often and lacked effective counters after initial engagement. Secondary notes to watch Lions cornerback Roger McCreery answered with sharp leverage and run support, then finished late with Lions cornerback Keith Abney in the slot while McCreery played outside. That usage hints at how Detroit is sorting their inside-out roles. Who took a step back? Lions safety Dan Jackson must stop diving at feet in space, and Lions safety Loren Strickland did not help his case either. Lions linebacker Troy Reeder had an anonymous outing at Mike. On the line, Lions offensive lineman Miles Frazier struggled at right guard and later at left tackle with stiff, slow sets. Reps could reshuffle when the staff balances work for veterans like Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and DJ Wanham in practice. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jacobsaylors #isaacteslaa #lukealtmyer #skylergill-howard #anthonylucas #erico'neil #benstille #manuogbongbemiga #troyreeder #milesfrazier #rogermccreery #keithabney #aidanhutchinson #washingtoncommanders #cincinnatibengals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bernie Sanders' AI letter: A bankrupt appeal to the oligarchs / Johannes Stern on RT: Bogdan Syrotiuk convicted “for socialist thoughts” / Sailor jumps overboard in suicide attempt on USS Abraham Lincoln
On this episode of America Unplugged, Billy Ray Valentine, Donald Jeffries and Tony Arterburn unpack the USS Abraham Lincoln crisis — reports of sailor suicides, desperate conditions, and stretched deployments — and examine how leadership and resource shortfalls are affecting servicemembers. The hosts also break down the economic fallout: soaring gas prices, historic presidential disapproval on fuel, concerns about missile and drone shortages, and a covert U.S.–Japan currency intervention that highlights global financial strain. Finally they discuss the political and cultural landscape — cult-like political loyalty, the risk of escalation abroad, worries over an AI market bubble, and upcoming Guerrilla Underground coverage.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Trump fixates on a Kennedy Center makeover as the Iran war strains the U.S. military. Plus, brand-new reporting on the Trump DOJ investigation into Minnesotans who protested the ICE shootings earlier this year. And former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown on Trump's plan to make corruption even easier. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report On today's program: Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated to the point that servicemembers are attempting to jump overboard. Food is rotting, hygiene supplies are depleted and morale is very low. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, on CNN, makes a plea to Secretary of War Pete Hegeseth to do his job and fix this horrible situation on the USS Lincoln. Hegseth denies the reporting on the conditions and thinks he can placate servicemembers by spewing effusive nonsense. Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent at The Nation and host of The Time of Monsters Podcast, joins the program to recap the week's news. Topics include Tuesday's primaries, the media's Hasan Piker obsession, inflation, midterm elections and more. In the Fun Half: Shane Gillis teaches Joe Rogan about Donald Trump's Truth Social early access scam where people can pay $100k to see his posts early and then use the info to bet on the markets. Shane Gillis then teaches Joe Rogan about Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal and Gillis advocates for a second version, but Rogan says that if someone tried then "they" would kill that person. Rogan brags about the UFC White House event and Gillis expresses regret over attending the fights. Wisconsin Democratic candidate for Governor in Wisconsin, David Crowley, gives a wishy-washy answer on the massive unpopularity of data centers in the state. Ken Paxton tries to blame his lazy campaign for Senate in Texas on the fact his runoff with John Cornyn drained his coffers. A "centrist" in Colorado is running as an independent against Melat Kiros but is easily exposed by crackerjack local journalist Kyle Clark as being a conservative Zionist. Trump denies the reports of the conditions on the USS Lincoln and says that the carrier has not been deployed long enough. all that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for an exclusive 20% off. RIDGE WALLET: Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/MAJORITYREPORT SUNSET LAKE CBD: Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use code BIRTHDAY26 at checkout to save 25% on everything sitewide. Spend over $100 and get a bonus gift on top of it all. Sale ends August 17th at Midnight. Please fill out this form to request Bryan to come to your town to do stand-up comedy @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel: https://ww.youtube.com/Th3Discourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here: https:/www.youtube.com/@avaraiza
Today's Headlines: The USS Abraham Lincoln is being replaced by the USS George Washington after reporting that sailors who had been at sea for over 250 days without disembarking attempted to take their own lives — Hegseth insists the conditions are being "completely misrepresented," Democrats in Congress are demanding answers, and the Pentagon quietly swapping out the carrier while denying there's a problem is its own kind of answer. Meanwhile, US intelligence officials were actually fairly skeptical about the credibility of the Iran assassination threat that sent Trump fleeing Air Force One in a catering truck, and it was relayed to the CIA by the Israeli government — with some suggesting it was designed to pressure Trump into restarting the war. In Trump drama news, The Kennedy Center's board voted to defy a federal court order and restore Trump's name to the facade — now reading "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump" — before closing for two years of renovations, because nothing says respect for the arts like slapping your name on a building and then shutting it down. A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit against Harvard over alleged antisemitism on campus, calling the cases "too isolated and episodic" to prove a civil rights violation, and the DOJ is already assessing next steps. And finally, Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court today to potentially plead guilty to federal charges, while his state murder trial is still set for September 8th — and if he pleads guilty federally, his attorneys could argue double jeopardy to get the state charges dismissed. Resources/Articles mentioned: NBC News: USS Abraham Lincoln to be replaced amid poor conditions for troops deployed to Middle East WaPo: CIA had ‘low confidence' in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey AP News: Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order AP News: Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University CNN: Luigi Mangione could plead guilty in federal case as soon as Friday Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A growing call for answers and remedies for the toll of the Iran war on United States service members. Multiple reports detail worsening mental health and living conditions for the sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 14, 2026 – 5am: Iran latest: U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its reaper drones: WAPO USS Lincoln latest: Wife of sailor who jumped overboard shares texts: MS NOW Exclusive Kennedy Center Board votes toad Trump's name…. again WWII Memorial vandalism Trump to visit Long Island, NY highlight crime stats Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in court today Mullin and Noem trade blame over ‘barely used' DHS jets: NYT Schumer's ‘blue wave' scenario: Punchbowl News Senate Democrats seek audit of Trump's ballroom project Construction projects dominated Trump's remarks this year To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Pentagon is facing growing questions about reports that sailors deployed for Trump's Iran war jumped overboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. A top senator demanding answers joins as well as the reporter who broke this major story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Show SummaryAs military-connected students head back to school, we're revisiting a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, President and CEO of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). Mary joins host Duane France to discuss the unique educational experiences of military-connected children, the challenges families can face navigating school transitions, and how MCEC helps families, educators, and communities support military students throughout their educational journey.Episode Partner:Our sponsor this week is Aetna, a trusted health care company, committed to serving Veterans, military families, and caregivers through meaningful, community-centered care. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestMary Bier, MBA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, organizational leadership, and community engagement, she brings a dynamic vision to MCEC's mission of ensuring every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.As a military spouse and parent, Bier has firsthand insight into the unique challenges and strengths of military families. This lived experience fuels her passion for advocating for military-connected students, ensuring they receive the educational support and opportunities they deserve.Bier's professional background spans both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, where she has successfully led high-impact initiatives, built collaborative partnerships, and served as a subject matter expert on veteran and military family issues. She has been invited to the White House to share insights on military-connected programs, testified before the New York City Department of Veteran Affairs, and facilitated expert panels on military family well-being.Prior to joining MCEC, Bier held leadership roles in business strategy, customer success, and military initiatives, where she was instrumental in scaling operations, optimizing talent development, and fostering inclusive organizational cultures. Her ability to translate strategic goals into actionable outcomes has driven mission impact across multiple organizations.At MCEC, Bier is committed to expanding the organization's reach, deepening partnerships, and championing the needs of military-connected children. Under her leadership, MCEC will continue to be a trusted resource for families, educators, and policymakers dedicated to supporting military students on their educational journey.Bier holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management and Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from California Lutheran University.She resides with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeMilitary Child Education Coalition Website Heroic Hearts ScholarshipCall for the Arts ScholarshipMonth of the Military Child ToolkitPurple Star National AdvocateStudent to Student ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Children Who Support Veterans. Although your children may be small now, we hope this course gives you some building blocks to address any parenting challenges you may encounter as your children mature.You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Children-Who-Support-Veterans Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families. You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com
August 13, 2026 - 6am: Stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz continues Gas Prices hit record high for this time of year Trump insists U.S. has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz Ukrainian drones beat U.S. troops in training exercise: WSJ Military families outraged by conditions on USS Lincoln Some sailors on USS Lincoln tried to go overboard: Military Times ICE plans to give officers electric-shock gloves: AP Fox News polling shows Democrats leading in Key Senate races MS NOW's Kevin Frey: Inside Jon Ossoff's Congressional Superpower To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A disturbing report is coming from the USS Abraham Lincoln, now in its 9 month of deployment in the Middle East. Family members are demanding answers and action from the U.S. military after hearing from their loved ones that either they have attempted to jump overboard or have stopped other service members from doing so in recent weeks. There are reports of deteriorating conditions, from lack of food and hygiene supplies, to no hot water aboard the aircraft carrier, but this biggest issue is the delayed and open ended deployment that was supposed to end back in May. The Navy has denied there is an increase in reported suicidal ideation and that while supply hubs have been disrupted by combat, sailors aboard the ship have plenty of supplies and mental health support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A disturbing report is coming from the USS Abraham Lincoln, now in its 9 month of deployment in the Middle East. Family members are demanding answers and action from the U.S. military after hearing from their loved ones that either they have attempted to jump overboard or have stopped other service members from doing so in recent weeks. There are reports of deteriorating conditions, from lack of food and hygiene supplies, to no hot water aboard the aircraft carrier, but this biggest issue is the delayed and open ended deployment that was supposed to end back in May. The Navy has denied there is an increase in reported suicidal ideation and that while supply hubs have been disrupted by combat, sailors aboard the ship have plenty of supplies and mental health support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Headlines: Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job as White House Press Secretary at the end of August, officially to spend more time with her family, though the timing — coming weeks after her boss used the press corps as an Iran assassination decoy — raises some questions. On the never-ending reflecting pool drama, Jeanine Pirro convened a rare special grand jury to investigate the reflecting pool vandalism case, even after admitting there's no case against the former Olympian they arrested. Meanwhile, cyberattacks have hit water systems in 12 states over the past few years, with 30 Minnesota systems targeted last month alone, and what remains of US cyber intelligence confirmed Iran did it — but Trump is blaming Tim Walz, because of course he is. In other news, multiple US Navy sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have attempted to jump overboard during a record 250-consecutive-day deployment with severe shortages of soap, toothpaste, hot water, food, and toilet paper, and Pete Hegseth — who built himself a personal salon at the Pentagon — called their accounts "fake news." Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, pending NBA board approval, from an insurance billionaire currently under investigation, so something is sus about this one. In primary results, DSA candidate Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin governor's Democratic primary to David Crowley — who had dropped out and then re-entered after Tony Evers panicked — Mike Lindell lost the Minnesota Republican governor primary and is claiming voter fraud, and Lindsey Graham's sister Darlindsey fell short of 50% in South Carolina heading to a runoff against congressman Ralph Norman on August 25th. Resources/Articles mentioned: Axios: Karoline Leavitt stepping down as White House press secretary ESPN: Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B NYT: University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health WaPo: Pirro, in rare move, convenes special grand jury in Washington WaPo: Water systems are ripe for cyberattacks, experts warn after suspected Iranian hacks The Guardian: USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports | US military Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Trump Issues Childhood Vaccine Executive Order. Here's What It Says and What It Means. (0:53) What We Know About Trump's Decoy Plan Out of Turkey (~18:03) DOJ Office of Legal Counsel Issues New Opinion Expanding Executive Privilege (~25:37) ICE Intends to Purchase New Electric Show Gloves. Here's What to Know. (~33:38) Senators Release Fauci's Text Messages About COVID Vaccines for Pregnant Women (~38:50) Quick Hitters (~43:42) Rumor Has It: Are Sailors Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln Jumping Overboard? (~48:43) Critical Thinking Segment (~52:20) Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here. Scammers are everywhere! But they can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code JORDAN at https://incogni.com/jordan and get 60% off an annual plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A disturbing report is coming from the USS Abraham Lincoln, now in its 9 month of deployment in the Middle East. Family members are demanding answers and action from the U.S. military after hearing from their loved ones that either they have attempted to jump overboard or have stopped other service members from doing so in recent weeks. There are reports of deteriorating conditions, from lack of food and hygiene supplies, to no hot water aboard the aircraft carrier, but this biggest issue is the delayed and open ended deployment that was supposed to end back in May. The Navy has denied there is an increase in reported suicidal ideation and that while supply hubs have been disrupted by combat, sailors aboard the ship have plenty of supplies and mental health support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sailors' families flag poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln during the ship's record-breaking deployment amid the Iran war. We have details on a massive oil spill off the coast of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump-aligned board is doubling down on plans to renovate the Kennedy Center. Hawaii is bracing for a tropical storm threat this weekend. Plus, someone's net worth changed overnight after hitting the Powerball jackpot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/293 http://relay.fm/rd/293 Swedish Sailor Soap 293 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. clean 4606 Subtitle: This ain't no Gendry boat.For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. Links and Show Notes: For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 4, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Timbre Concern Troll: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Secret Weird Things People Do: Baseball Announcer Edition Awful Announcing's video clip of Ben McDonald's soap confession Thufir Hawat and his eyebrows Kelsey Pfendler - Wikipedia Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account: @yourowkelsey An example video from Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account Kelsey Pfendler's website About Kelsey Pfendler's boat First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii - The New York Times Outside's article about Kelsey Pfendler Good Morning America's segment about Kelsey Pfendler - YouTube Women & the Wind (2025) Reconcilable Differences #249: Tally HoThe Reconcilable Differences episode where we talk about the “Rebuilding Tally Ho” YouTube series. "You ever been in a boat before?"
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show covered a mix of major headlines, entertainment drama, and trending conversations, led by the news that NBA legend Russell Westbrook has officially retired after 18 seasons. Westbrook leaves the game as the league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209 and a 2017 MVP award, capping one of the most accomplished careers in modern basketball. The crew also discussed Beyoncé’s latest legal challenge, as the superstar faces a renewed copyright infringement lawsuit over Alien Superstar from her Renaissance album. Plaintiffs claim the song’s spoken-word intro sampled the 1998 track “Moonraker” without proper authorization before the album’s release. Meanwhile, Real Housewives of Atlanta star Shamea Morton addressed criticism surrounding her time on the show, making it clear she has no plans to give up her peach despite online backlash and teasing that tensions with a castmate nearly turned physical during the season reunion. The show also highlighted growing concerns surrounding the USS Abraham Lincoln, where reports indicate multiple sailors have attempted to jump overboard during an extended deployment that has stretched more than eight months. Family members and military advocates have raised alarms about morale, exhaustion, and mental health challenges affecting the crew. Elsewhere, the hosts reacted to Megan Thee Stallion’s appearance on Michelle Obama’s podcast, where she discussed journaling, personal growth, and the pressures of modern fame. Listeners were also treated to celebrity updates involving Tiffany Haddish resolving her long-running Georgia driving case, Drake sharing his perspective on generosity versus “tricking,” and a spirited conversation about relationship drama as callers revealed the wildest things they’ve done after heartbreak. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The show also highlighted growing concerns surrounding the USS Abraham Lincoln, where reports indicate, multiple sailors have attempted to jump overboard during an extended deployment that has stretched more than eight months. Family members and military advocates have raised alarms about morale, exhaustion, and mental health challenges affecting the crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/293 http://relay.fm/rd/293 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. clean 4606 Subtitle: This ain't no Gendry boat.For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. Links and Show Notes: For people who don't personally enjoy being on a boat, John and Merlin sure talk a lot about boats. (Recorded on Tuesday, August 4, 2026) Credits Audio Editor/Timbre Concern Troll: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Secret Weird Things People Do: Baseball Announcer Edition Awful Announcing's video clip of Ben McDonald's soap confession Thufir Hawat and his eyebrows Kelsey Pfendler - Wikipedia Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account: @yourowkelsey An example video from Kelsey Pfendler's Instagram account Kelsey Pfendler's website About Kelsey Pfendler's boat First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii - The New York Times Outside's article about Kelsey Pfendler Good Morning America's segment about Kelsey Pfendler - YouTube Women & the Wind (2025) Reconcilable Differences #249: Tally HoThe Reconcilable Differences episode where we talk about the “Rebuilding Tally Ho” YouTube series. "You ever
A disturbing report is coming from the USS Abraham Lincoln, now in its 9 month of deployment in the Middle East. Family members are demanding answers and action from the U.S. military after hearing from their loved ones that either they have attempted to jump overboard or have stopped other service members from doing so in recent weeks. There are reports of deteriorating conditions, from lack of food and hygiene supplies, to no hot water aboard the aircraft carrier, but this biggest issue is the delayed and open ended deployment that was supposed to end back in May. The Navy has denied there is an increase in reported suicidal ideation and that while supply hubs have been disrupted by combat, sailors aboard the ship have plenty of supplies and mental health support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's Mid-Week Mini Episode, we talk about how Hitler's nephew served in the United States Navy. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent
Jeremy Zakis, Part Two: Zakis joins John Batchelor to explore accounts of animal mischief and human deception. Two beagle puppies, Jada and Scooter, consumed 2.4 pounds of gummy snakes after breaking into a pantry in Queensland; while Scooter was the primary culprit and required veterinary intervention, both survived. Other dogs, such as spaniels Charlie and Sailor, have learned to intercept Amazon and UPS delivery packages to steal snack cookies and cooked knuckles, acting like "jewel thieves," while the spoodle Dallas previously learned to smash plastic containers off shelves at specific angles to pop the lids and access treats. In New South Wales, cockatoos are described as "vandals of the sky" for systematically destroying birdhouses and stripping materials from roofs; while Dallas is territorial and keeps them off his property, he maintains a "best friends" relationship with the local magpies, allowing them to feed in the yard. Finally, Zakis examines "Clickgate," a scandal in English cricket following a July 25th match between Saltburn and Norton in North Yorkshire: a fielder was caught on camera clicking his fingers at the exact moment a ball passed a batter, mimicking the sound of ball hitting bat—the cue umpires rely on for "caught behind" calls. This "sneaky underhanded tactic" resulted in the batter being wrongly called out, ultimately costing his team the game. (2)
Samuel Plimsoll was an advocate for better working conditions for sailors, and for a lot of other things. A lot of contemporary accounts refer to him as an agitator. Research: Bibby, Miriam. “Samuel Plimsoll and the Plimsoll Line.” Historic UK. June 14, 2024. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Samuel-Plimsoll-Line/ Britannica Editors. "Samuel Plimsoll". Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 May. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-Plimsoll “Death of Mr. Samuel Plimsoll.” The Lichfield Mercury. June 4, 1898. https://www.newspapers.com/image/797510210/?match=1&terms=%22samuel%20plimsoll%22 “Friends of Humanity.” Democrat and Chronicle. Apr 27, 1913. https://www.newspapers.com/image/135735684/?match=1&terms=%22samuel%20plimsoll%22 Glover, William. “Samuel Plimsoll and the 1880 Carriage of Grain Legislation.” The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord, XXX, No. 4 (Winter 2020), 419-448. https://www.cnrs-scrn.org/northern_mariner/vol30/tnm_30_419-448.pdf “Jack Tar’s Friend.” The Atchison Daily Globe. July 17, 1896. https://www.newspapers.com/image/479999267/?match=4&terms=%22samuel%20plimsoll%22 Japp, Alexander H. “Good men and true : biographies of workers in the fields of beneficence and benevolence.” Philadelphia. Gebbie. 1890. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/goodmentrue0000unse/page/10/mode/2up Jones, Nicolette. “The Plimsoll Sensation.” London. Little, Brown. 2006. Langenberg, William H. “The Plimsoll Mark.” U.S. Naval Institute. Naval History. June 1992. https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/1992/june/plimsoll-mark “Lundhill Colliery Explosion.” Northern Mine Research Society. https://nmrs.org.uk/mines-map/accidents-disasters/yorkshire/lundhill-colliery-explosion-barnsley-1857/ “The Name of Samuel Plimsoll … “ Birmingham Gazette. June 4, 1898. https://www.newspapers.com/image/815489724/?match=1&terms=%22samuel%20plimsoll%22 “People's College Sheffield (1842 - 1878).” University of Sheffield. https://archives.shef.ac.uk/agents/corporate_entities/212 Plimsoll, Samuel. “Our Seamen: An Appeal.” London. Virtue. 1873. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/b20406691/page/n15/mode/2up Robertson, Jen. “It's Plimsoll Day! (and we're talking about ships, not shoes).” National Museums Liverpool. https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/its-plimsoll-day-and-were-talking-about-ships-not-shoes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.