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You can go to my sponsor https://aura.com/sagesteele to try 14 days for free. That's enough time for Aura to start scrubbing your personal info off these data broker sites, without you lifting a finger. Kirk Cameron joined me for a conversation that hit deeper than I expected. If you're thinking of the teen idol from Growing Pains, sure, that's part of his story. But today, Kirk's a husband, a dad of six (four adopted), a new grandfather, and someone who's been unafraid to speak out about his faith and values. This wasn't just a conversation—it was a reminder that purpose, connection, and peace of mind are choices. Kirk doesn't preach; he shares. And that's why this episode matters. Chapters: 03:39 – Backyard chickens, socks, and moving to Tennessee 06:01 – Duck hunting memories and Phil's legacy 11:41 – Baptism story and spiritual transformation 15:01 – Peace of mind, daily faith practice, and handling loss 21:31 – How Kirk found Christianity at 17 during Growing Pains 26:01 – Kirk's faith unintentionally brings his whole family to church 32:21 – Faith, courage, and what we choose to worship 36:01 – Falling in love with Chelsea and becoming “Chief” 39:01 – Marriage longevity and the power of forgiveness 43:01 – Why marriage is delayed in today's culture 47:01 – Raising kids with faith and purpose 51:01 – Parenting adult kids and grandparenting joy 56:01 – The adoption story: four kids before two biological 01:00:01 – Multiracial family dynamics and identity About Kirk: Kirk Cameron is a lifelong actor, husband, father of six, and committed Christian. Best known as “Mike Seaver” on the hit '80s sitcom Growing Pains, Kirk went on to star in Fireproof, Left Behind, and Lifemark, and produced the documentaries Monumental and The Homeschool Awakening. With his wife Chelsea, he co-founded Camp Firefly, a free summer camp for families of terminally ill children. He also hosts Takeaways with Kirk Cameron and One on One with Kirk Cameron on TBN, and continues to speak out through his American Campfire Revival tour and podcast. Kirk recently authored the children's book As You Grow, encouraging Biblical values and character for the next generation. About Sage: Sage Steele is a longtime national TV broadcaster and current host of The Sage Steele Show on YouTube and all podcast platforms. From 2007 to 2023, she was a mainstay at ESPN, anchoring SportsCenter and leading coverage of major events like the Super Bowl, The Masters, NBA Finals, and the World Series. She also hosted NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC from 2013–2017. Outside of sports, Sage has hosted national broadcasts including the Miss America Pageant, Scripps National Spelling Bee, the Rose Parade, and ABC's Volcano Live with Nik Wallenda. She's appeared on The View, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and has been featured in Rolling Stone, Variety, and The Wall Street Journal.A graduate of Indiana University, Sage began her journalism career in local news before rising to regional and national prominence. She now serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and The V Foundation for Cancer Research.She's a proud mom of three and currently resides in Florida. Subscribe to the Channel for more Podcasts like this! Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "The Sage Steele Show" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sage-steele-show/id1737682826 Follow Sage: https://www.sagesteele.com https://x.com/sagesteele https://www.instagram.com/sagesteele https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsagesteele https://rumble.com/c/SageSteeleProductions Follow Kirk: @kirkcameronofficial @bravebooks.us braveplus.com (http://braveplus.com/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ÉCLAIRCISSEMENT: Texas Teen Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling BeeFaizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, clinched the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, correctly spelling “éclaircissement” to claim the title and over $50,000 in cash and prizes in a dramatic final round.Zaki, last year's runner-up, triumphed over eight finalists in the centennial Scripps National Spelling Bee, hosted at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center near Washington, D.C. The contest began with 243 spellers aged 11 to 14, narrowed to Zaki, Sarv Dharavane, 11, and Sarvadnya Kadam, 14. All three misspelled words in one round, forcing a tense additional round.“I can't remember the last time we've seen this kind of late-round drama here at the spelling bee,” Paul Loeffler, the Bee's TV analyst, said, per CBS News.In the 21st round, Zaki faced Kadam and spelled “éclaircissement,” a noun meaning a clearing up of something obscure. He pumped his fists and collapsed to the floor in excitement after finishing the word.“I'm really happy,” Zaki said afterward. Earlier, he faltered on the spelling of “commelina” but was reinstated after collective missteps by his fellow finalists.Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AIFew experiences are as profoundly impactful as losing a loved one. The void left behind can seem insurmountable, leaving us yearning for just a little bit more time with those we miss. This deeply human desire is fueling the rise of grief tech, which promises to forever change how we preserve the memory of those who are no longer alive.There is a growing number of grief tech start-ups that allow people to have virtual conversations with AI chatbots of their deceased loved ones.While some believe grief tech could help people find closure, there are also concerns that it could have a negative impact on their mental health.“There is evidence from multiple studies that proximity seeking [behaviours aimed at restoring a closeness with the person who died] is actually linked with poorer mental health outcomes,” explains Dr Kirsten Smith, clinical research fellow at the University of Oxford.“Who gets to decide what ‘helping people grieve' means?” asks psychotherapist and grief consultant Megan Devine.“People have always engaged in various kinds of rituals where things are done with the belongings of the deceased, where certain kinds of possessions are preserved,” remarks Dr Elaine Kasket, bereavement lead at the Digital Legacy Association. “This could be seen as a technological version of these analogue, physical rituals.”One thing is certain: as AI continues to evolve, so too will our approach to death and remembrance. The challenge lies in harnessing this technology thoughtfully, ensuring that we do not commit further harm in our efforts to help. By extension, we cannot lose sight of our humanity in our pursuit of digital immortality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ÉCLAIRCISSEMENT: Texas Teen Wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling BeeFaizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, clinched the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, correctly spelling “éclaircissement” to claim the title and over $50,000 in cash and prizes in a dramatic final round.Zaki, last year's runner-up, triumphed over eight finalists in the centennial Scripps National Spelling Bee, hosted at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center near Washington, D.C. The contest began with 243 spellers aged 11 to 14, narrowed to Zaki, Sarv Dharavane, 11, and Sarvadnya Kadam, 14. All three misspelled words in one round, forcing a tense additional round.“I can't remember the last time we've seen this kind of late-round drama here at the spelling bee,” Paul Loeffler, the Bee's TV analyst, said, per CBS News.In the 21st round, Zaki faced Kadam and spelled “éclaircissement,” a noun meaning a clearing up of something obscure. He pumped his fists and collapsed to the floor in excitement after finishing the word.“I'm really happy,” Zaki said afterward. Earlier, he faltered on the spelling of “commelina” but was reinstated after collective missteps by his fellow finalists. Grief tech: redefining death in the age of AIFew experiences are as profoundly impactful as losing a loved one. The void left behind can seem insurmountable, leaving us yearning for just a little bit more time with those we miss. This deeply human desire is fueling the rise of grief tech, which promises to forever change how we preserve the memory of those who are no longer alive.There is a growing number of grief tech start-ups that allow people to have virtual conversations with AI chatbots of their deceased loved ones.While some believe grief tech could help people find closure, there are also concerns that it could have a negative impact on their mental health.“There is evidence from multiple studies that proximity seeking [behaviours aimed at restoring a closeness with the person who died] is actually linked with poorer mental health outcomes,” explains Dr Kirsten Smith, clinical research fellow at the University of Oxford.“Who gets to decide what ‘helping people grieve' means?” asks psychotherapist and grief consultant Megan Devine.“People have always engaged in various kinds of rituals where things are done with the belongings of the deceased, where certain kinds of possessions are preserved,” remarks Dr Elaine Kasket, bereavement lead at the Digital Legacy Association. “This could be seen as a technological version of these analogue, physical rituals.”One thing is certain: as AI continues to evolve, so too will our approach to death and remembrance. The challenge lies in harnessing this technology thoughtfully, ensuring that we do not commit further harm in our efforts to help. By extension, we cannot lose sight of our humanity in our pursuit of digital immortality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Diddy trial gets weirder when spaghetti and ground turkey gets thrown. It's Field Day for Anna's daughter, Dakota, and Anna and Raven talk to her to discuss her plan for dominance. Intern Michaela is a “hunt and peck” typer which no one knew was a real thing until we watched her do it. Can she beat the company's fastest typer?  Couple's Court: Luis refuses to use three of his vacation days for a family celebration and his wife thinks it's rude, you decide whose right! And we have a winner! The Scripps National Spelling Bee comes to a close and the winning word is certainly too hard for you, but can you spell the most commonly misspelled words in the country? Producer Julie only got one word wrong during her week long spelling bee, so she was tasked with cleaning out the Anna and Raven van, how did she do?! Can't Beat Raven jackpot is $600, can Raven be beat on a Friday? Mommy's Margarita Friday and the ladies today have lots of reason to celebrate that drink.

A star from the groundbreaking show M*A*S*H* has passed away. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are married! A 13 year old from Texas won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and we can't even SAY the word. Marc Maron's ‘WTF' podcast is coming to an end. You won't believe some of these crazy movie set stories. How has it been 10 years since these cultural moments? Bob's recapping Taylor Swift's latest Easter Eggs, and don't be afraid to leave work early today!

Loretta Swit from the beloved M*A*S*H* has passed away. BTW, that show still holds the record for the most watched TV season finale. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen have tied the knot, and so did Robin Thicke! A 13 year old from Texas won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and we can't even SAY the word. Vinnie tells us we shouldn't be keeping this stuff in a garage… isn't that what it's for?

We tried to figure out the winning word of the Scripps National Spelling Bee!

Elon Musk has left the government building, but DOGE remains. The Washington Post’s William Wan reports on what he learned speaking to federal-government employees who lost their jobs amid cuts. Some Republican senators have concerns about elements of the GOP megabill, such as what cuts to Medicaid could mean for election prospects in 2026. NBC’s Sahil Kapur breaks their objections down. David Armstrong with ProPublica speaks to In Conversation about how a life-saving pill’s eye-popping price tag tells the story of prescription-drug pricing in America — and why it’s so difficult to change. Plus, how a glacier broke off and engulfed an Alpine village, Texas legislators passed a bill defining what it means to be a man or woman, and a new Scripps National Spelling Bee winner was crowned. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Disney's Aladdin on Broadway goes abroad; New guidance to spot and escape a rip current; 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Faizan Zaki talks victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mason and Ireland hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! The Scripps National Spelling Bee was last night, can the guys spell some of the words? Take a listen to Conor Daly talking about what happened during his last race. Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll talk through where things stand with tariffs after a whirlwind week. Canadian wildfires are starting to send harmful smoke across the border. Investigators think a migrant accused of threatening President Donald Trump might have been framed. A NYC police detective is being questioned in relation to a bizarre crypto currency kidnapping and torture plot. Plus, we'll tell you which word crowned this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Disney's Aladdin on Broadway goes abroad; New guidance to spot and escape a rip current; 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner Faizan Zaki talks victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hawaii is enacting a "green fee" to help combat climate changing. Faizan Zaki is the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion! A girl sung a Moana song on a flight that had a 2 hour delay. A Jacksonville man put a ferret down his pants and stole it. A viral video of Burger King teen worker went to work right after high school gradation. He went to work right after to help save money for college and a customer recorded him and posted the video online and has raised over $40,000 for his college funds!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a self-identified “word nerd?” Jacques Bailly is, and he is a bit of a spell-lebrity… What is that you might ask? Well, he is the head pronouncer at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the Olympics of competitive spelling, and he was a spelling bee champion himself when he was 14. He'll talk about why spelling is a skill we should preserve in a world of spell check and AI — and put Matt Galloway to the test.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.

Paul Loeffler, besides being the Voice of Fresno State Athletics, is the Host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He joined the program from Washington D.C. moments before he went back into the "arena" for the competition to continue. In the first of two parts, Paul pulls the curtain a bit on how the 100-year competition has evolved. What began with 9 people competing in 1925 is now more than 200 in 2025 and it's not slowing down! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Paul Loeffler on his annual visit with words and kids at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Also, a bonus look at Fresno State Baseball and their opening game in the NCAA Tournament vs UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of "Did you hear this?", Patricia reveals who won the National Spelling Bee and if Mike won his in 3rd grade. 

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Got the lawn mowed yesterday…weather this afternoon is perfect for a lengthy ride on the Harley! Hope you have a great weekend. Maybe I'll see you at the bar somewhere. In the news this morning, Diontae Booth has been arrested, a possible settlement has been reached over visitation rights in the Madeline Kingsbury case, there's an air quality alert in Wisconsin this weekend due to Canadian wildfires, a drug dealer from Onalaska gets 11 years in prison, and Sydney Sweeney is hocking soap made from her bath water. In sports, the Brew Crew start a series against the Phillies in Philadelphia tonight, the Knicks beat the Pacers last night to stay alive in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars to advance to the NHL finals to face the Florida Panthers. Also in the world of hockey, the Seattle Kraken have hired a new coach, and the Washington Capitals had a bit of a snafu regarding Alexander Ovechkin yesterday. We let you know what's on the boob tube this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, Doc's Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and a list of things to look forward to in the month of June! Elsewhere in sports, former La Crosse Logger Chris Sale is now the fastest pitcher with 2,500 career strikeouts, the SEC has updated it's punishment policy for storming the field after a win, and the Diego Maradona trial has been declared invalid. We talked about the winner of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee and took a look at some of the most difficult words to spell. A Marine Veteran in Alaska got pinned by a boulder while hiking and somehow made it out basically unscathed. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", stories about a #FloridaMan who shoved a ferret down his pants, a drunk guy who tried to bribe officers with $20, a guy who tried to burn a restaurant down but lit himself on fire instead, another idiot who was trying to sell a handgun but accidentally shot himself in the leg, a car crashed through the roof of a building, a dude in Ohio who pretended to be a tool rep to steal from a Home Depot, and a woman who claims that she had a sinus infection for several years after smelling her ex's nasty fart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More with Paul Loeffler on his annual visit with words and kids at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Also, a bonus look at Fresno State Baseball and their opening game in the NCAA Tournament vs UCLA in the Los Angeles Regional. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode: Chaos in Gaza as violence interupts the distribution of aid; the Trump administration has made a ceasefire proposal to Israel and Hamas; President Donald Trump will be in Pennsylvania today to support a deal with Nippon Steel; and there is a new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.  State Department notifies Congress of reorganization plan with bigger cuts to programs and staff. US supercomputer named after Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna to power AI and scientific research. What happens to Trump’s tariffs now that a court has knocked them down. White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s MAHA report. Trump administration increases pressure on 'sanctuary jurisdictions' with public listing. Man who blamed exposure to far-right content gets 3 years for threatening election officials. Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard. Harvard grads cheer commencement speakers who urge the school to stand strong. New Orleans jail escapees caught following car chase in Texas; 2 inmates still on the run. Arizona police officer pulls woman from burning car. A global rally for stocks loses steam amid questions about what will happen to Trump's tariffs. Cosmetics company E.l.f acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode beauty brand for $1 billion. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.89%, its highest level since early February. The Knicks stave off elimination in the NBA Playoffs, the Oilers make it back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances, the Kraken hire a coach, a tennis icon overcomes injury to advance at Roland Garros, and Ben Griffin extends his hot streak at the Memorial. Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage rises to 6.89%, its highest level since early February. March Madness bracket expansion would add value and could be decided in next few months, Baker says. Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in London court. Family of an Israeli held hostage in Iraq for 800 days hangs on to hope for her freedom. UN official says Russia isn't imminently turning on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ursula von der Leyen honored with award for contributions to European unity —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Paul Loeffler, besides being the Voice of Fresno State Athletics, is the Host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. He joined the program from Washington D.C. moments before he went back into the "arena" for the competition to continue. In the first of two parts, Paul pulls the curtain a bit on how the 100-year competition has evolved. What began with 9 people competing in 1925 is now more than 200 in 2025 and it's not slowing down! The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In honor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Steve Harvey has agreed to take on a few words.Steve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scripps National Spelling Bee is on tonight!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“What do a rogue coyote, a spelling prodigy, and a portable third TV have in common?”In this hilariously unpredictable episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray—take you on a whirlwind tour of the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully Texan.

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Bruce and Barry Markson go compete to see who can spell more words correctly in Outspoken's Spelling Bee!

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: NBC NEWS: CDC ends Covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women SPELLING BEE: There are five students competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee who call Northern Virginia home. The spellers are among 10 from Virginia, and 243 from across the country competing for the title of champion. WMAL GUEST: SEAN KENNEDY (President of Virginians for Safe Communities) on the spike in crime in D.C. NY POST: President Macron’s office originally tried to claim video of first lady slapping him was a Russian plot Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yelp gives their top 25 burger chains in the United States. In Turkey, passengers who get out of their seat before the plane has stopped taxiing or crowd the aisle before it's their row's turn to deplane will now face fines. Scripps National Spelling Bee is going on. Is spelling correctly a dying art? Kangaroo yoga studio opens in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Demaryius Thomas has been elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. Terry Bradshaw rips the idea of Aaron Rodgers being a Pittsburgh Steelr on 103.7 The Buzz. Tyreek Hill was talking trash about Travis Hunter. The Colorado Rockies hit a new low. Will the Rockies fight back or will they find an unforeseen low?

The Scripps National Spelling Bee began yesterday! Today is Day 2 of our spelling bee! Will Producer Julie spell both words right and will she owe more favors to The Office Squad? Find out! Photo Credit: Getty Images

Anna and Raven talk about how one celebrity gave away her cell phone number and how she will have to change her number! Anna thought about changing her phone number but worries it has been too long! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including Todd and Julie Chrisley's pardon, Southwestern set their new baggage fees! French president Macron met his wife when he was 15 and she was a teacher 24 year's his elder! Anna and Raven want to know about your “unconventional” way that you got involved with your spouse? There is a huge spike of American's moving to different countries! Find out what is the number one country people are going to! Raven created a PSA about how great Portugal is!  King Charles visited Canada to put the Canadians at ease, find out what's going on and why they are so fired up! There's a trend going around of men calling their friends to say “goodnight.” Raven calls his friends to say “goodnight,” and their reactions are priceless! The Scripps National Spelling Bee began yesterday! Today is Day 2 of our spelling bee! Will Producer Julie spell both words right and will she owe more favors to The Office Squad? Find out! Anna and Raven speak with the parents of graduates who want to brag about their kids and have a chance to win some money for them! Billy and Deanna's daughter just told Deanna that she doesn't plan to break up with her boyfriend before she leaves for college in the fall. They decided to do a long-distance relationship and will stay together. Dad wants Mom to convince her that it's a terrible mistake because it will end badly. She should go to college with a clean slate and focus on education only. Mom says to relax, they'll learn that on their own, but they can't get involved. Plus, they've been dating since they were in eighth grade, maybe it'll work out. Ashley has a chance to win $400! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!

Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a phonologist falls, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has the misfortune to write in English will, every now and then, struggle with its spelling. According to a study in the British Journal of Psychology, children take 2-3 times longer to grasp English spelling compared to more phonetic orthographies like German and Spanish. So why do we continue to use it? If our system of writing words is so tragically inconsistent, why haven't we standardized it, phoneticized it, brought it into line? How many brave linguists have ever had the courage to state, in a declaration of phonetic revolt: "Enough is enuf"? The answer: many. In the comic annals of linguistic history, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform, risking their reputations to bring English into the realm of the rational. ENOUGH IS ENUF: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell (April 15, 2025; Dey Street) is about them: Noah Webster, Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Ben Franklin, Eliza Burnz, C. S. Lewis, George Bernard Shaw, Charles Darwin, and the innumerable others on both sides of the Atlantic who, for a time in their life, became fanatically occupied with writing thru instead of through, tho for though, laf for laugh, beleev for believe, and dawter for daughter (and tried futilely to get everyone around them to do it too). Releasing from a staple of the New York Comedy Scene-Gabe Henry, whose previous book of haikus featured comics like Jerry Seinfeld and Aubrey Plaza and was lauded for its "wit and wisdom" (Dick Cavett) and "pure fun" (The Interrobang)-ENOUGH IS ENUF reveals how, and why, language is organically simplifying to fit the needs of our changing world. "Just look at our national spelling bee," Henry said in a recent interview with BIG THINK. "There's a whole glorification of complicated words. People pride themselves on mastering the complications and origins of our words. They want to hold onto that. The core of the book is that language is always changing - whether consciously or unconsciously, whether direction or indirectly - and no one should fight it. Language has to evolve just like culture, just like people. It's hard to accept because we want to exert control over the things around us, but it's like letting a child grow up. It's just the natural course." Henry's intelligent yet approachably laugh-out-loud humor will appeal to fans of Nine Nasty Words, Semicolon, and The Pun Also Rises, and the timing couldn't be better with the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which Henry covers annually, happening soon after publication. Thanks to technology-from texting to Twitter and emojis-the Simplified Spelling Movement may finally be having its day.and etymologists, linguists, and book lovers alike will be keen to learn mor!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

The Scripps National Spelling Bee beings today! Producer Julie is up to the challenge, sorta. For the next three days she has to spell random words from the dictionary. If she spells them wrong, she has to do a favor for the Office Squad. Find out how she does! Photo Credit: Getty Images

The last penny will be minted next year, and Raven is overjoyed! The American Music Awards was last night, and Anna and Raven talk about how none of the winners were there! Get caught up on the whole night! There is a video of the French President Emmanuel Macron's wife having an altercation in front of the world. Anna and Raven talk about if this was a playful encounter or if this was actually a problem! Pace University, Anna's Alma mater, had AI read the names of the graduates at the graduation ceremony this year! Anna rants about how certain people use ChatGPT! There is a list of the 20 hardest jobs in America, Anna and Raven run through the list and some of them are shocking! Is your job on this list? Anna wants someone to be her “Death Rep.” She wants to normalize having someone in charge of deciding if she looks good enough for an open casket! She calls her best friend to see if she is open to taking this role! The Scripps National Spelling Bee beings today! Producer Julie is up to the challenge, sorta. For the next three days she has to spell random words from the dictionary. If she spells them wrong, she has to do a favor for the Office Squad. Find out how she does! It has been a very busy weekend of travel! There are so many rules of the road, Anna and Raven talk about the ones that you don't follow! Ford and Bridget have been together for two years but not married yet. They live separately but both love his puppy very much. He got the puppy when they first started dating and it's almost as though they love the puppy as co-owners- but every night, the dog goes home with him. He lives at his house. They don't live together yet and she would like it if the puppy could spend a few nights a week at her place. She has about eight months left on her lease, then they plan to move in together and she wants to have “joint custody” until then. He thinks it's too much for the dog to have to have two homes. She thinks it'll just help make them closer when the move finally happens. Ron has a chance to win $300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!

Beach volleyball legend and three-time Olympic medalist April Ross joins Sarah to discuss her decision to retire at the end of last season, the success of NCAA beach volleyball, and her new role with USA Volleyball ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics. Plus, a R-E-M-I-N-D-E-R that anything can be sports. Follow April on Instagram here Watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee! The broadcast schedule is here Do you remember the word that was your downfall in the spelling bee? Tell us! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(May 27, 2025) New York food banks say more people are looking for food assistance, and that cuts to SNAP, included in the recently passed House budget, would make things a lot worse; two North Country students will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which kicks off today; and astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue is in the studio to share what's going on in this month's morning and evening sky. 

(May 27, 2025) Two North Country students will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which kicks off today. They don't see themselves as rivals, but they're both hoping to go deep into the national tournament. Also: New York food banks say more people are looking for food assistance, and that cuts to SNAP, included in the recently passed House budget, would make things a lot worse.

The 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee is happening this week, and Meyzeek Middle School eighth grader Zachary Luke Rara is heading to Washington D.C. to compete. He's part of a legacy; the very first Scripps winner was from Louisville, and the Courier Journal was a big part of the Bee's origins. We'll hear from Zachary about why he loves language, and how he prepares to compete on the national stage. And Corrie Loeffler, the Scripps National Spelling Bee's executive director, joins us to talk about what's changed in a century of spelling, and what the Bee means to its competitors and alums. We spell it all out for you on this episode of “On Track.”

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Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? And why is it funny when a phonologist falls, but not polight to laf about it? Anyone who has the misfortune to write in English will, every now and then, struggle with its spelling. According to a study in the British Journal of Psychology, children take 2-3 times longer to grasp English spelling compared to more phonetic orthographies like German and Spanish. So why do we continue to use it? If our system of writing words is so tragically inconsistent, why haven't we standardized it, phoneticized it, brought it into line? How many brave linguists have ever had the courage to state, in a declaration of phonetic revolt: "Enough is enuf"? The answer: many. In the comic annals of linguistic history, legions of rebel wordsmiths have died on the hill of spelling reform, risking their reputations to bring English into the realm of the rational. ENOUGH IS ENUF: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell (April 15, 2025; Dey Street) is about them: Noah Webster, Theodore Roosevelt, Mark Twain, Ben Franklin, Eliza Burnz, C. S. Lewis, George Bernard Shaw, Charles Darwin, and the innumerable others on both sides of the Atlantic who, for a time in their life, became fanatically occupied with writing thru instead of through, tho for though, laf for laugh, beleev for believe, and dawter for daughter (and tried futilely to get everyone around them to do it too). Releasing from a staple of the New York Comedy Scene-Gabe Henry, whose previous book of haikus featured comics like Jerry Seinfeld and Aubrey Plaza and was lauded for its "wit and wisdom" (Dick Cavett) and "pure fun" (The Interrobang)-ENOUGH IS ENUF reveals how, and why, language is organically simplifying to fit the needs of our changing world. "Just look at our national spelling bee," Henry said in a recent interview with BIG THINK. "There's a whole glorification of complicated words. People pride themselves on mastering the complications and origins of our words. They want to hold onto that. The core of the book is that language is always changing - whether consciously or unconsciously, whether direction or indirectly - and no one should fight it. Language has to evolve just like culture, just like people. It's hard to accept because we want to exert control over the things around us, but it's like letting a child grow up. It's just the natural course." Henry's intelligent yet approachably laugh-out-loud humor will appeal to fans of Nine Nasty Words, Semicolon, and The Pun Also Rises, and the timing couldn't be better with the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which Henry covers annually, happening soon after publication. Thanks to technology-from texting to Twitter and emojis-the Simplified Spelling Movement may finally be having its day.and etymologists, linguists, and book lovers alike will be keen to learn mor!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

15 spellers are competing for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this spring.   We talk with Darcie Caswell with one of the sponsors--the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.  librarypoint.org  

CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 24th Publish Date: January 24th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, January 24th and Happy Birthday to Neil Diamond ***01.24.25 - BIRTHDAY – NEIL DIAMOND*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Woodstock Police Looking for Man Last Seen in December Congress clears immigrant detention bill for Trump’s signature on his 3rd day in office Cherokee County School District Announces Spelling Bee Champ Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on raw milk We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Woodstock Police Looking For Man Last Seen in December The Woodstock Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating Christopher Moss, a 43-year-old man missing since last month. Moss is described as white, 5'10", and weighing 220 pounds. He is driving a grey Jeep Cherokee with Georgia license plate CIR3274 and may be headed to Alabama. Authorities advise anyone who sees him to contact local law enforcement and not to approach him. STORY 2: Congress clears immigrant detention bill for Trump’s signature on his 3rd day in office The U.S. House passed a bill expanding mandatory detention for immigrants charged with petty crimes, sending it to President Trump for approval. The bill, named after Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, passed with bipartisan support, reflecting Trump's immigration crackdown agenda. Critics argue it could lead to mass deportations, as it mandates detention without bond and lacks exceptions for children. The bill also allows state attorneys general to challenge federal immigration policies. Enforcing the law could cost $26.9 billion in its first year, far exceeding ICE's budget. Amendments further broaden detention requirements for assaulting officers and causing serious harm. STORY 3: Cherokee County School District Announces Spelling Bee Champ Seventh-grader Leah Childers from Creekland Middle School won the 2025 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "ubiquity" and "debutante." Liberty Elementary's fifth-grader Royd Reyes took second place after a lengthy final round. Teagan Gray from Johnston Elementary and Sebastian Kasarhis from Carmel Elementary placed third and fourth, respectively. These top four spellers will advance to the Region Bee on February 22, with state winners moving on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June. The competition featured 30 students and lasted nearly two hours. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: Drake (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) STORY 4: Cherokee County Commissioners Approve 30-Home Subdivision The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved RAK Developments' plan to build a 30-home neighborhood on 40.26 acres near Canton Exchange shopping center. The land was rezoned from agriculture to single-family residential. RAK will pay $100,000 for improvements to Old Doss Lane, alongside impact fees. The project includes variances for rural street sections, reduced front setbacks, and private streets, but not for side setbacks. The development, with a density of 0.75 units per acre, aligns with the area's suburban growth plan. Access will be via Burch Park Lane, with improvements coordinated with county staff. STORY 5: 'Cherokee is Thriving:' Harry Johnston Shares State of the County Cherokee County Commission Chair Harry Johnston delivered the State of the County address, highlighting achievements and future priorities. He praised the county's low taxes, strong community services, and economic development. Johnston emphasized managing growth, infrastructure, and housing while maintaining low taxes. He noted the county's growth rate and proposed collaboration with cities to manage it. Johnston addressed road funding shortfalls, suggesting a 1% Homestead Option Sales Tax for property tax relief and road funding. He also discussed affordable housing, proposing targets for new affordable units. Johnston encouraged collaboration to tackle these challenges and ensure the county thrives. 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It's the annual parade of Bonus Bits - things this year's guests said that I couldn't fit into their episodes, and/or weren't about language, but now is their time to shine. We've got tricorn hats, changing your dog's name, Boston cream pie, parmesan vs vomit, the placebo effect's negative sibling, the universal blank, headache poetry and bawdy riddles. And more! Thanks to, in order of appearance: Joanna Kopaczyk, Juliana Pache, Ben Zimmer, Stacey Mei Yan Fong, A.J. Jacobs, Zazie Todd and Caroline Crampton. Visit theallusionist.org/bonus2024 for the transcript of this episode, more information about the topics therein, links to all the guest and their original episodes, and all the previous years' bonus episodes. Content note: this episode contains mentions of cancer and death, and anti-fat culture - but I tell you when that section is about to start, so you can skip ahead by five and a half minutes if you need to. To help fund this independent podcast, take yourself to theallusionist.org/donate and become a member of the Allusioverse. You get regular livestreams with me reading from my ever-expanding collection of dictionaries, inside scoops into the making of this show, and watchalong parties - coming up, we've got Great Pottery Throwdown 2025, and Cold Comfort Farm (1995). And best of all, you get the company of your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. And go to theallusionist.org/events for information about the Allusionist's big 10th birthday live show in Vancouver BC on 12 January 2025. This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, with music and production assistance from Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com. Find @allusionistshow on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, TikTok, etc. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk about your product or thing on the show, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Rosetta Stone, language-learning programs available for 25 different languages. Allusionist listeners get 50% off lifetime memberships at rosettastone.com/allusionist. • Audio Maverick, a new 9-part documentary podcast from CUNY TV about radio maven Himan Brown. Hear about the dawn of radio and Brown's remarkable career, via archive footage and new interviews with audio mavericks, by subscribing to Audio Maverick in your podcast app.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Rocket Money, the personal finance app that helps find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and monitors your spending. Go to rocketmoney.com/allusionist to save money and lower your outgoings.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jacques Bailly, a professor of Classics at the University of Vermont, joins Lexie to discuss the complexities of teaching ancient philosophy and literature and how to make abstract ideas accessible to students, Diodorus Cronus' Master Argument about determinism and free will, and how how he came to be the official pronouncer for the National Spelling Bee. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey!  Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Learn more about Dr. Bailly: https://www.uvm.edu/cas/classics/profiles/jacques-baillyFind his publications on Academia: https://vermont.academia.edu/jacquesbaillyCheck out the Scripps National Spelling Bee: https://spellingbee.com/Check out the 2006 film “Akeelah and the Bee”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437800/Read a NYT piece on pronouncing for the Bee: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/08/us/dr-jacques-bailly-spelling-bee.htmlRead a Scripps News piece on Dr. Bailly's work: https://www.scrippsnews.com/entertainment/scripps-spelling-bee/meet-the-scripps-national-spelling-bee-champion-turned-pronouncerSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheOzymandiasProject Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday.  Get exclusive bonus content (ad free episodes, early releases, and experimental content) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sage Steele is one of the country's most popular and respected broadcasters. Most recently, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network's flagship show, SportsCenter. Throughout the years, Steele has hosted a variety of shows and countless live events, including SportsCenter's coverage of the Super Bowl, The Masters, The NBA Finals, the World Series, and several other national and international sporting events. As one of ESPN's longest-tenured anchors, Steele was also the lead host of the network's NBA coverage, hosting NBA Countdown on ESPN & ABC from 2013-2017 before returning to her SportsCenter roots. Outside of the sports world, Sage has hosted a variety of events, including The Scripps National Spelling Bee from 2010-2012, The Miss America Pageant in 2016 & 2017 on ABC, The Tournament of Roses Parade on ABC since 2018, and Dick Clark's 2016 New Year's Rockin' Eve on ABC. In March 2019, Steele co-hosted the ABC special "Volcano Live with Nik Wallenda" as the famous daredevil walked a tightrope across a live volcano in Nicaragua. Through the years, Sage has been a featured guest host on ABC's The View, was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and has been profiled by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, Variety, The Wall Street Journal, Vibe, and Huffington Post, to name just a few. Before her ESPN success, Sage's journalism career began in 1995 upon graduation from Indiana University. She held producing, reporting, and anchoring roles in local markets -- South Bend, IN (WSBT-TV), Indianapolis, IN (WISH-TV), and Tampa, FL (WFTS-TV) -- before landing similar roles at regional television networks in Tampa (Fox Sports Florida) and Washington, DC/Baltimore (Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic). Beyond the spotlight, Steele has a philanthropic and charitable heart for many passionate causes. Sage is proud to be a new member of the board of directors for The Boys & Girls Club of America. She is also in her third year as a board member for The V Foundation for Cancer Research and an advisory board member for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). She volunteers with The Alzheimer's Association and is active in her local church in Connecticut. Most importantly, Steele is the proud mother of three children, ages 21, 17 & 19, and resides in Connecticut and Florida. Sage LOVES being able to share her story and remains hopeful that her willingness to be vulnerable and speak her truth will encourage and allow others to do the same.  

At the Scripps National Spelling Bee, behind the spectacle of kids vying to be champion spellers, a whole lot of work goes on to make words into this word sport. Offering a peek into the apiary are the Bee's executive director Corrie Loeffler, and Ben Zimmer and Jane Solomon from the Bee's word panel. Find out more about this episode, get the transcript, hear the other Beelusionist episode about the Spelling Bee, and listen to the rest of the Word Play series, at theallusionist.org/wordsport. And visit spellingbee.com for all the information about this year's tournament. The Allusionist is going on tour in the UK (and hopefully Ireland) in August and September! Some tickets are already on sale, with more dates to come: keep an eye on theallusionist.org/events. Members of the Allusioverse get perks at the live shows; they also got daily Beecaps from my time at Bee Week, so if you want to read those, head to theallusionist.org/donate. Plus, you get regular livestreams with me and my collection of reference books, inside scoops into the making of this show, watchalong parties, and the company of your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. AND you'll also be keeping this independent podcast going.  This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, with Martin Austwick of palebirdmusic.com. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk about your product or thing on the show, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Understance: comfortable, stylish, size-inclusive bras and undies. Shop the range and learn about your own branatomy at understance.com.• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire/new home for your cryptic puzzle that takes months to solve. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist. • Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothing essentials, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase.  Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taiwan's government becomes more divided, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seeks support from far-right groups, and spelling bee contestants learn more than spelling. Plus, feral chickens in England, Cal Thomas on Richard Nixon's political makeover, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network. Providing faith driven entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for funding that aligns with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com From Cadence International. Opportunities for ministry to the military at Cadence.org/Serve.And from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/world.