Podcasts about Sesame Street

[REBROADCAST FROM June 23, 2025] Bill Sherman wears many hats, including as the music director of "Sesame Street," orchestrating and arranging Broadway productions like "& Juliet," and "In The Heights," and also co-executive producer behind one of the latest projects from PBS Kids, "Donkey Hodie," a puppet music video series for preschoolers. Sherman discuss his career in music, and previews the second season of "Donkey Hodie," streaming this summer on PBS Kids and YouTube.

In this powerful episode, the hosts welcome Danny Labin, CEO of the Jewish Federation of the Desert, for a conversation spanning his global experiences and local commitments. From producing Sesame Street in over 25 countries to navigating life in Lithuania and leading major philanthropic efforts in Israel, Labin's journey reflects a life dedicated to education, cultural understanding, and community service. He shares gripping first-hand accounts of being in Israel during missile attacks, the complex realities of humanitarian work in times of crisis, and the Federation's mission to support both Jewish and non-Jewish communities across the Coachella Valley and beyond. Listeners will hear how empathy, resilience, and connection fuel Labin's vision for fostering meaningful engagement and building inclusive community experiences. With stories that weave together humor, history, and heartfelt purpose, this episode offers inspiration and insight into the work of creating a better world for all.Takeaways:· Danny Labin's diverse career includes producing Sesame Street in over 25 countries.· He lived in Lithuania for two years, working on Jewish community initiatives.· Firsthand experiences in Israel during missile attacks shaped his leadership perspective.· The Jewish Federation of the Desert aids both Jewish and non-Jewish communities locally.· More than 90% of Jewish Family Service recipients are not Jewish.· Labin emphasizes Tikun Olam—repairing the world—as a guiding principle.· His vision includes expanded programs, community events, and educational travel to Israel.· Leadership during crises requires balancing on-the-ground action with serving local community needs.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #SkipsLittleBar #McCallumTheatre #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #SkipPaige #DannyLabin #JewishFederationoftheDesert #SesameStreet #Lithuania #HumanitarianAid #TikunOlam #CommunityLeadership #IsraelSupport #Philanthropy #CoachellaValley #GlobalImpact #EducationThroughMedia

Join us as we revisit Mr. Rogers, Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, and the other iconic educational kids shows brought to us by PBS Kids and Viewers Like You!

Welcome to A Prairie Dawn Companion, the new podcast from ToughPigs.com! On "A Prairie Dawn Companion," Becca Petunia applies a feminist lens to the history of Sesame Street. Although Sesame always prioritized diversity, it is well-known that prior to the 1990s, the show did not devote much time to its female Muppets. As a lifelong Sesame superfan, Becca seeks to explore the history of the street's female Muppets and the women who performed them in an effort to bring attention to these important figures. In doing so, she also delves into feminist media criticism to look at what worked and what didn't about Sesame's many attempts to bring the spotlight to the girls of the world.

Six String Hayride Classic Country Podcast, Episode 60, Hayride Summer Grab Bag Episode. What Chris and Jim did on their Summer Vacation. Chris played Chess in Vegas and Wisconsin, he's really good. Jim ran off to Ontario, Canada with a lovely Hayride listener for fine local wines, The Shaw Theater Fest, and Maple Whiskey. The Music World mourned Brian Wilson, Flaco Jiménez, Jeannie Seely, and Ozzy Osbourne. Rosanne Cash announces August and September Tour dates around the Midwest and Eastern States. Dolly Parton celebrates the 30th Anniversary of her Imagination Library, a reading program offering free books to Pre School age Kids. Sam and Dave give offer a Stay in School message for the kiddos. We discuss Congressional funding cuts to America's PBS, the TV home of Sesame Street, Mr. Rodgers, Austin City Limits, and all those cool Ken Burns Documentaries about Country Music. The USA National Guard is given Police Style Duties in our Nation's Capital despite crime being legitimately down a lot according to respectable Government and Journalism Sources. Strange Days Indeed, so Chris offers up a Rum and Watermelon Cocktail and Jim livens up his sweet iced tea with a wee bit of Whiskey. All the usual Hayride Fun. Up next, Labor Day for the Working Folks with The Twangy Troubadour, Steve Earle. Hey, We made it to 60 Episodes!

We're back with more listener questions and, boy, did y'all elicit some conversations. How does Joe keep his beard so lustrous? How do you get to Sesame Street? How does a flatulent water buffalo help when you're stopped by the police? Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in our latest episode. Give it a listen, it's a good one. #beards #sesamestreet  #beans #waterbuffalo #camels #hunting #hogs 

Talking to the dead, Sesame Street, Gelbooru's payment processor issues, return of Queen Amberlynn, Pearl Davis and the Tradwives, Brad Taste, and that little gay kid.

Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.  KEVIN'S PICK: The Star 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes Benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut at The Surfside Hotel and Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford this Sunday, August 10 at 9am! The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlook Long Island Sound as does most of the course. Sign up to run here MEGAN'S PICKS:  1. Peach Festival Saturday 10-4 and navigate your way through Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze, Sesame Street theme in Middlefield!  350,000 blooming yellow, red, and orange sunflowers are crafted into a design all wknd. The Maze is approximately 3 acres in size and takes approximately 30 minutes to walk through.  2. National S'mores Day at the Farm Market Sunday @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm the Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farm Market from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to make your own S'more! 3. Downtown Bridgeport Skateport's signature roller skating event Saturday 4-8pm. DJs, food trucks, community, and sunshine! 4. Wolcott Country Fair Saturday and Sunday. The annual extravaganza includes live entertainment, carnival rides, contests, pig racing, a petting zoo, concerts, and fireworks. 5. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, downtown Mystic, featuring over 200 artists and various activities. Saturday and Sunday the festival includes a Children's Art Park, a Performing Arts Stage. Megan's Mom Quote of the Week: “She believed she could and she almost did, then someone repeatedly asked her for a snack and she lots track of what she was doing.”

Send us a textFree Speech, Retaliation, and the Cost of Integrity... Erik Holt's story.What do you do when you see fr*ud at the polls?  You report it to authorities, right?  Erik Holt did just that, not motivated by politics or partisanship, but by the law.  What followed was a witch-hunt cover-up that makes your favorite dark political movie seem like Sesame Street.  As this story unfolds, you will see the truth, and it isn't pretty.  Erik is a father and a patriot, and he has been fighting this for too long on his own. It's time he got some help.   Help him stand up for the rest of us:  https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2Fc1f87639%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMkYyS2RMeEV2WXU3RW8zSgEe7H44lSaJE-ixDiE_WvPbB0pXGz2PAusIRVfsdVcWkOmds4zA8RX45xKbAJ4_aem_8Wj_EZA12Zx0xpUd44Lu4A&h=AT3TGdPrNvgv8MedpIH4y0hBXhEWYMQNSTRQbi_8uVdluZdY6Lk-gr6mRPDWDZdD1fDUULZmPaUGVm82gSBoqLKcid9I9SlCBaHUwnYGZ0_0o5uUAxl4VWpm_BrMkwhwA8NtuQContact us:Rumble/ YouTube/ IG: @powerofmanpodcastEmail: powerofmanpodcast@gmail.com.Twitter: @rorypaquetteLooking for Like-Minded Fathers and Husbands? Join our Brotherhood!"Power of Man Within" , in Facebook Groups:https://www.facebook.com/groups/490821906341560/?ref=share_group_linkFree Coaching Consultation call whenever you are ready... Message me!Believe it!

We start our discussion in this episode with a "quick" conversation about the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad in which she talks about her good "jeans/genes." Josh argues that this is why the left lost to Trump and conservatives, because they turn everything into identity politics and racism. Ryan argues that many on the left realized that as well. We then discuss Trump's threats to fire Jerome Powell and the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer. Tom argues that Trump is playing a smart long game, but Josh and Ryan both agree that this is classic authoritarian behavior - fire people who tell the truth because you don't like the truth. Finally, we discuss the defunding of public media, particularly the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which will be shutting down at the end of the year because of the cuts. Ryan argues that it generated wholesome content that taught kids important values, and the people who claim to care about those values - conservatives - are the ones who defunded it. Josh and Tom agree, but they don't think public money should be spent on that. Wholesome content needs to stand on its own. We kind of admit that Sesame Street doesn't really stand a chance then... Unless Sydney Sweeney goes on it and shows some sideboob.

Using TV addiction to educate children. Sesame Street broke boundries and changed rules to bring education to every child. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is... Well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [Seaside Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, the podcast where Stephen Semple and Dave Young, that's me, Stephen Semple is him, we talk about businesses and how they grew and what made them empires. And normally during our little countdown to the recording, Stephen hands me the topic. He whispers in my ear what we're going to talk about today, and he didn't do that. So I still have no idea, but my enthusiasm is high because before we started recording, he said, "I've got some really good ones that we're going to record today." I'm thinking, "Finally. Finally, some good..." No, I just, they're all good. But you've got me on the edge of my seat, Stephen. You said I would be able to get this without the timer, without the countdown. Stephen Semple: That's it. So it starts off this way, "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to..." Dave Young: Sesame Street? I can sing it. Stephen Semple: Yes, that's it. Well, I could sing it as well, but no one wants to hear me sing. Dave Young: Sunny day, dah, dah, dah. Oh, yeah. Oh, Sesame Street. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Cool. Stephen Semple: Yes. We're going to talk about Sesame Street. Now- Dave Young: Are we going to do voices? Stephen Semple: You might be able to. Dave Young: Here's the countdown, 5, 4... Four countdowns. Three. I don't think The Count did countdowns, did he? Stephen Semple: No, he never did, I don't think. But it's a nonprofit. It's owned by a nonprofit. Dave Young: [inaudible 00:02:59]. Stephen Semple: But a 1996 survey found that 95% of all American preschoolers had watched it by the time they were three years old. Dave Young: Sure. I believe that. Stephen Semple: Ninety-five percent. Now, when you hit a number like that, holy crap. I started looking at some of these things and went, "This is a story that we've got to explore." So Sesame Street first aired on November 10th, 1969 on Public Television. And put in perspective, that's the year that a man landed on the moon. That's what we're going back to. Dave Young: So here's the funny thing, I wasn't even a preschooler. I was six. I'd watch it today if it was still on. Stephen Semple: It's amazing. Dave Young: All the Spanish I know came from Sesame Street. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: I can count to 10. Stephen Semple: There you go. Amazing, eh? Dave Young: Yeah. So 1969... Stephen Semple: It changed television. And it's estimated that it's contributed to the education of over 150 million kids. It's the home of Elmo, and Tickle Me Elmo is one of the best-selling toys of all time, and all this was created and owned by a nonprofit. And the creators were Joan Cooney, Lloyd Morrisett, and of course, Jim Henson was a big contributor in the early days. And Joan was a documentary TV producer for Public Television. And the story basically starts in 1966, and Joan Cooney had just completed a documentary on a school in Harlem that was trying to close the gap in results with white counterparts. And if you think about it, in the mid-1960s, a lot is happening. The Civil Rights Movement is in full swing, but there's still this big gap. And Black first-graders are scoring lower on tests than 85% of white kids.

In this episode we're joined by Heather Effs, Corporate Manager of Entertainment at Beaches Resorts, to hear about Beaches' all-new Fall Fam Jam! With fall right around the corner, and the big kids headed back to school, Beaches is rolling out the red carpet for tiny travellers. Heather joins us to share all that's in store for Beaches' Fall Fam Jam - with a fun-filled itinerary including activities like sunrise yoga and breakfast with Sesame Street, a Pirates Island Splash Bash, music-inspired Baby Jammers Sessions - and more! Tune in to this episode to discover why Beaches is the ultimate fall getaway for little ones — plus all the extra perks that make it even more magical!

On todays show TFT(James, Dwayne, and Glenn) discuss  the appointment of Judge Janine Piro as the permanent Southern District of New York prosecutor, her salary of $178,000 compared to her $21 million as a Fox News host, and her background in law and politics. The conversation also touched on gerrymandering in Texas, with Republicans drawing new congressional maps, and the Supreme Court's potential ruling on racial considerations in redistricting. Additionally, the group discussed the financial struggles of Sesame Street, the impact of facial recognition technology, and the recent negative immigration numbers in the U.S. Don't miss it.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down forever due to Trump cuttings its budget, and it's almost that PBS and NPR are going to take a massive hit. Is this the end of Sesame Street and Daniel Tiger? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Big Bird leaves Sesame Street to live with a family of dodos, then tries to find his way home. Special guest Samantha Noah joins us to discuss a good old boy walking out of “We Are the World,” Miss Finch's creeper van, and sad songs to talk to your therapist about. Then we see if Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird stands the Test of Time.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down forever due to Trump cuttings its budget, and it's almost that PBS and NPR are going to take a massive hit. Is this the end of Sesame Street and Daniel Tiger?Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

COWABUNGA!! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Just in time for the Theatrical Re-Release, Aaron & Johnald take a deep dive into the sewers of NYC to give their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1990 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Full Movie Spoiler Review!! Aaron Alexander & John Humphrey dive into the sewer-soaked streets of New York for their Reaction & Review of the 1990 live-action classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, directed by Steve Barron. Based on the beloved comic and animated series, this fan-favorite film brings Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael to life using groundbreaking Jim Henson creature effects. Voiced by Brian Tochi (Revenge of the Nerds) as Leonardo, Robbie Rist (Full House) as Michelangelo, Corey Feldman (The Goonies, Stand by Me) as Donatello, and Josh Pais (A Beautiful Mind) as Raphael (who also physically portrayed the character), the film captures the turtles' distinct personalities as they battle crime and search for their kidnapped master, Splinter (voiced by Kevin Clash of Sesame Street fame). The movie also stars Judith Hoag (Halloweentown, Armageddon) as fearless reporter April O'Neil and Elias Koteas (The Thin Red Line, Crash) as vigilante Casey Jones, both of whom become unlikely allies in the fight against the villainous Foot Clan and their menacing leader, The Shredder (James Saito – Eli Stone, Always Be My Maybe). From rooftop ninja battles and pizza-fueled bonding to the emotionally charged rescue of Splinter and the final showdown with Shredder, this film blends martial arts action, humor, and heart in a way that defined '90s kids' cinema. Packed with memorable one-liners, gritty cityscapes, and a killer soundtrack, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a shell-shocking adventure for fans old and new. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chatted with children's performer, musician, and puppeteer Megan Piphus about the power of imitating life through objects. Megan Piphus is the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street and she is inspiring young girls to dream big through her character Gabrielle.

Mazel morons! Elmo's in hot water, Josh is his crisis PR team, and Ben's five days deep into a creatine bender. Today we're unpacking Sesame Street's antisemitism scandal (yes, really), debate Epstein conspiracies, and pitch a big-and-proud fashion line that's sure to please. Plus: the rise of the gym cigarette, TikTok steroid bros, questionable wedding etiquette, and Ben's ongoing feud with a tank-topped Hamptons rager. Also…is Josh OK? Is anyone? Is this what well-nourished looks like? What are ya nuts? Love ya morons! Leave us a voicemail here!Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Sponsors:If you're ready to build your own business - whether it's merch, products, or the next best idea - get on Shopify.com/goodguys and make it happen!Get this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at MINTMOBILE.com/goodguysVisit www.sleep.me/GoodGuys to get 20% off your Chilipad with code goodguys.That's HomeChef.com/GOODGUYS for FIFTY PERCENT OFF your first box and free dessert for life!Applebee's iconic 2 for $25 deal is back featuring their NEW Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine and NEW Big Bangin' Burger. You can get 1 appetizer and 2 entrees for $25Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two weeks ago, when Paramount cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” insiders in Hollywood and Washington alike deemed the move suspicious: Colbert had just called his parent company's payout to Trump a “big fat bribe” on air. Paramount, for its part, claims that the decision was purely financial—Colbert's show is losing forty million dollars a year. But both the political and economic explanations reveal how the landscape of late night has changed since Johnny Carson's day. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz consider Colbert's body of work and the state of the genre more generally, from the so-called late-night wars of the nineties through to the modern challenge of making comedy in a country where nothing feels funny anymore. “Late-night hosting is an art, but it's also business. So, if your job is to get as many eyeballs on you as is humanly possible, what do you do?” Schwartz says. “It's not easy to have fun with the news, as it is. And if you are having fun with it, something may very well be wrong.”Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Strangers with Candy” (1999–2000)“The Daily Show” (1996–)“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (2015–26)“The Staying Power of the ‘S.N.L.' Machine” (The New Yorker)“Lessons from ‘Sesame Street' ” (The New Yorker)“The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” (1962–92)“David Letterman's Revolutionary Comedy,” by Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker)“The Colbert Rapport,” by Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker)“Carpool Karaoke” (2017–23)“What the Cancellation of Stephen Colbert's ‘Late Show' Means,” by Vinson Cunningham (The New Yorker)“After Midnight” (2024–25)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

After winning three times last season Tyler Reddick is still searching for his first victory this year. Plus Christopher Bell looking forward to Iowa despite what happened the first time around and the Cookie Monster would like to see a street race...on Sesame Street.

What sparked the creation of the iconic musical Rent? How does one navigate the ups and downs of a creative career? Join us in episode 251 of Late Boomers, as we chat with the brilliant Billy Aronson! Known for his work on Rent, Billy shares his journey from college heartbreak to collaborating on Broadway. We dive into his ventures beyond theater, like his Emmy-winning children's TV show Peg and Cat, and his latest musical project, Love War. Tune in for a masterclass in creativity, resilience, and the art of reinvention. Don't miss it!Billy Aronson's Bio:Billy Aronson's work in the musical theater includes the original concept/additional lyrics for Broadway musical Rent, libretto for Flurry Tale (Vinteryra) which premiered at Sweden's Malmo Opera, book for TheatreWorks USA's Click Clack Moo (Lucille Lortel nomination for Best Musical). Plays premiered at Playwrights Horizons, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, SF Playhouse (Bay Area Critics Circle award for Outstanding Playwriting); published in 6 volumes of Best American Short Plays. TV: won 5 Emmy Awards, wrote for Beavis and Butt-head, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Wonder Pets, Sesame Street; co-created animated PBS Kids show Peg + Cat. Books include memoir/how-to book Out of My Head and one-act collection Funny Shorts. BA Princeton, MFA Yale Drama. Lives in Brooklyn, co-created animated offspring Jake and Anna with wife Lisa Vogel. (billyaronson.com)Connect with Billy:Website: https://billyaronson.com/Book: Out Of My Head - Learning to Reach People Through the Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billy.aronson.7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billyaronson/Thank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Chris Stapleton was just on "Sesame Street" and shared a new song called, "You've Got a Friend in Music". What is the name of the grouch that lives in a garbage can on Sesame Street?

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Welcome to Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, the podcast where nostalgia comes alive!This week, we're joined by actress Nitya Vidyasagar! From 2008 to 2015, Nitya was beloved by generations as Leela, one of the human characters on Sesame Street. She shares memories of her time on the iconic series, including performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, appearing alongside the Muppets on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and performing in the Jim Henson's Musical World concert at Carnegie Hall. She also discusses getting to return to her role for Sesame Street's 50th Anniversary Celebration special. Nitya also chats about her acting work beyond the Street, including roles on Suits, NCIS: Los Angeles, Troopers, All Rise, and her continued passion for stage work. A heartwarming and insightful conversation you won't want to miss!Connect with Nitya and check out her work!https://www.instagram.com/nityavidyasagar/Taping date: November 9, 2024Edited by: Simon A. (Baby Lamb Creations)https://www.youtube.com/@BabyLambCreationshttps://www.tiktok.com/@babylambcreationshttps://www.instagram.com/babylambcreations/https://www.reddit.com/user/BabyLambCreationsYT/Be sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team!https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to our podcast on Spotify and other audio platforms!https://open.spotify.com/show/1PdrRWSmUdQ3m2NpNR9lSkhttps://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow

All right, what famous TV personality said these words: "I love trash." All right, Sesame Street fans, yep, Oscar the Grouch, who even lived in a trash can. Now listen, I've got a few idiosyncrasies - not nearly as many as everybody else I know, but one of those is that it's very important to me that my trash gets picked up once a week. I try to be faithful in getting it out to the street like I'm supposed to on the day it's supposed to be there. What if the trash man doesn't come for one week? What if he didn't come for two weeks? What should I do about that? What if my approach to that problem were to go and tell all my neighbors, "My trash wasn't picked up!" Oh, and then the guy that delivers the mail; he comes up and I say, "Do you know what? That trashman didn't come and pick up my trash!" And I call my pastor and say, "Pastor, I'm not getting my trash picked up!" And the checkout girl while I'm at the grocery store; you know, she should know about this too. Oh, and when I get gas, you know what? I'm going to tell the guy at the gas station. "That guy didn't pick up my trash!" You'd say, "Ron, aren't you missing a pretty obvious step here?" Well, yeah. I forgot to talk to the only person who can explain why it's not there; I didn't talk to the only person who can change it - the trash man. You say, "Ron, that's stupid." Yeah, but I've just described our standard procedure for handling problems between Christians. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Going Direct." Okay, our word for today from the Word of God about going direct is found in Matthew 5:21-24. You may recognize this as coming from The Sermon on The Mount and Jesus is speaking. "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder,' and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift." Now, what Jesus is saying here basically is, "Don't come to Me until you've talked to your brother." That's interesting isn't it? He says, "Even though you're bringing a sacrifice in your hands, which is the holiest thing that a Jew could do at that time, even though you're coming to worship Me, you and I don't have much to talk about until you've gotten that conflict - that tension - squared away with your brother." You remember what I said about telling everyone about the trash man and my problem with him? That's really how we handle problems with each other. We go talk to everybody else about it except the person there's the problem with. We take all sorts of evasive action to avoid confronting someone. Oh, we're subtle about it, we ask for prayer, "Lord, you know...", "Please pray for me will you?", "Ask the Lord about this." And of course we get into sanctified gossip with our prayer requests sometimes, or we just unload it on our friends. We complain, we keep score, we sputter that he should know better. Have you talked to the person who has hurt you? Have you talked to the person that you have hurt? You say, "Well, if they'll make the first move." Jesus doesn't say that. He says, "You make the first move." You'll be surprised - if you'll just talk to them - by the reasons for their actions. Maybe you have totally misinterpreted their actions. It may clear up all kinds of misunderstanding; it could get rid of the growing cancer of bitterness inside of you. Even if they don't respond, you have dealt with the bitterness and anger that the Bible says causes you to forfeit the grace of God. And most of all, even if it doesn't resolve the relationship, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you've done it Jesus' way. You have obeyed. One of the most disobeyed commandments of Jesus is to settle things with your brother. I think we ought to be asking each other, when someone comes to us with a problem about another person, "Have you talked to them? Have you talked to the real person involved?" Because when it comes to healing broken relationships, don't go to any more outsiders. Do it the Jesus way, go direct!

Big Bird's Hide and Speak is an edutainment title for based on the Sesame Street license. It is designed to teach early recognition, memorization and reading skills to young children. It is one of the few NES games to use digitized speech thanks to a special chip included in the cartridge.Support NEStalgia directly by becoming a member of our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Nestalgia  Members at the $5 and above level get access to our brand new show NEStalgia Bytes. A look at the famicom games you can play without any Japanese knowledge! For More NEStalgia, visit www.NEStalgiacast.com

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Jess Furman—a creative executive, Emmy-nominated composer, and music industry leader whose work spans TV, film, Web3, and beyond. Named one of Billboard's Top 40 Industry-Shaping Executives, Jess blends creative vision with business savvy. She founded Sound Revolver (now part of Big Noise Music Group), where she led award-winning music campaigns and earned Tellys, Clios, and RIAA Gold certifications. Her credits include Moonlight, Westworld, My Little Pony: Pony Life, Littlest Pet Shop, and campaigns for brands like Ralph Lauren. As a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Jess's music has been featured on Sesame Street, MTV, Drop Dead Diva, Sundance, and SXSW.In this episode, we follow Jess's journey from New York singer-songwriter to a leading force in the world of sync licensing in Los Angeles. She shares what it takes to write custom music for film, TV, and branded content—and breaks down the creative and business challenges that come with it. In the second half, things get lively as she and Ari debate the future of AI in music. Jess previews her next project: an AI-generated artist built to test a blockchain-driven brand model. The music is created by AI, refined by humans, and designed to support real artists through tech. Jess sees promise in it. Ari isn't so sure—and questions the ethics and long-term effects of AI-generated content on platforms already flooded with music.https://www.instagram.com/jessfurmanmuse05:45 Introduction and History11:16 Journey to Sync Licensing21:31 Founding Sound Revolver31:06 Custom Music for TV and Film45:56 AI in Music Creation1:01:16 Debating The Future of the Music Industry1:15:46 Final Thoughts and Making It in MusicEdited and mixed by Peter SchruppMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the end of the last cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in March, people in Gaza are facing increasingly dire humanitarian conditions. Over nearly seven decades, research conducted at Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory taught us that global warming is happening and humans are causing most of it. Trump's proposed budget for 2026 would shutter the observatory.  Before “Mister Rogers” or “Sesame Street,” Shari Lewis created, voiced, and performed a diminutive sock puppet named Lamb Chop. Her story is the focus of a new documentary. 

Since the end of the last cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in March, people in Gaza are facing increasingly dire humanitarian conditions. Over nearly seven decades, research conducted at Hawaii's Mauna Loa Observatory taught us that global warming is happening and humans are causing most of it. Trump's proposed budget for 2026 would shutter the observatory.  Before “Mister Rogers” or “Sesame Street,” Shari Lewis created, voiced, and performed a diminutive sock puppet named Lamb Chop. Her story is the focus of a new documentary. 

It's been 3 years since Elon Musk bought Twitter. The revamped "X" remains extremely polarizing with many leaving the platform for a number including concerns about bots, racism and misinformation. Recently, the CEO of X stepped down and on top of all the other issues, the account for Sesame Street icon Elmo had his X account hacked. Host Kris McCusker speaks to Kurt Wagner, senior reporter for Bloomberg who covers social media. He's also the author of “Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk and the 44 billion dollar fight for Twitter's Soul” about the platform's future – and what might come next.You can find out more on his book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Battle-for-the-Bird/Kurt-Wagner/9781668017364 We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Monday - Malcom Jamal Warner passes away. We talk about an above ground pool recall. Jayden is in to help Jim become a gamer. Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris calls with info on the county text alert system. Brandon Kravitz talks MLB All Star game, Magic summer league action, the Open Championship and mani pedis. Attorney Ray Traendly on the Coldplay Kiss Camm controversy. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

Join Pat Gray and Jeffy Fisher on "Pat Gray Unleashed." The White House confirms President Trump remains in excellent health despite a minor vein condition. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) twisting Bible verses like "Jesus wept" to push big-government spending on endless handouts. "Sesame Street" hauls in millions from merchandise yet siphons taxpayer dollars through PBS, which Trump rightly pushes to defund, as NPR spins wild narratives turning obesity into victimhood rooted in racism instead of promoting American self-reliance. Karoline Leavitt tries to clear out the Epstein files as a Democrat hoax, defending Trump's transparency. NASA discovers a new fact about Uranus. Joy Reid attacks Trump supporters, and Eric Swalwell is tired of the "Christian nonsense" on borders. The Fed is wasting $2.5 billion in renovations on the Federal Reserve HQ. Who should you tip in America? Let's talk about it. Catch it all on today's "Pat Gray Unleashed." 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! (New Rowdy Introvert Song) 03:19 President Trump is Sick? 06:35 House Passes 9 Billion in Budget Cuts 11:48 "Jesus Wept" According to Chris Coons 14:37 Here's How Much NPR & PBS Hates America 26:16 Karoline Leavitt on the Epstein 'Hoax' 34:05 Fat Five 45:03 Uranus is Warm? 50:36 Joy Reid on Trump Supporters 51:51 Eric Swalwell Doesn't Want to Hear “Christian Nonsense” 57:21 Jerry Nadler VS. Dean Duffy 1:00:23 Where is Fang Fang? 1:04:36 Federal Reserve Remodel is Costing 2.5 Billion 1:12:16 Omar Fateh Wants Somalia Support 1:15:18 Zohran Mamdani Wants to Abolish Private Property 1:18:21 Omar Fateh's Racist Comments 1:20:17 Gavin Newsom Says we Need Illegals in California 1:21:06 Karen Bass Celebrates the National Guard Leaving California 1:27:24 Places Where you Shouldn't Tip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hardly a week passes without an event happening that compels one to wonder what it means for the contemporary right. It just so happens that this week, Matt Continetti, author of the indispensable book about the right, is able to join us to discuss the latest intraparty quarrels over Jeffrey Epstein, the One Big Beautiful Bill, foreign wars, and the domestic cultural kind. Plus, John Yoo joins James and Steve in the co-host panel for a chat on the defunding of NPR and PBS, McMahon v. New York, migraine-inducing pop references, and the social uplift of fat-shaming.- Sound clip from this week's open: President Trump in the Oval Office calling the Epstein Files "a hoax."- Get a FREE report with all the details at Bank on Yourself.com/ RICOCHET

Brim and Kim are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything pop culture with all the trimmings and is joined by the legendary Noel MacNealy (Bear in the Big Blue House, Sesame Street, etc.) and Tyler Bunch (Sesame Street, Ubi, Bear in the Big Blue House, etc) to discuss their enormous careers, puppeteering of legendary characters, and what they are currently up to. They also chat about the upcoming series, Love Sucks that Brim is also starring in. The crew also brings in Mesmerelda to talk about working with these two Emmy award winners. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradioThe Grindhouse RadioFB: @thegrindhouseradioTW: @therealghradioInstagram: @thegrindhouseradio

Trump Triples Down On Epstein 'Hoax' | Jasmine Crockett Goes All In On Iraqi Sesame StreetLive Show Monday-Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist NEWS: https://DrewBerquist.com MERCH: https://RedBeachNation.com#DrewBerquist #ThisIsMyShow #TIMSTop 100 Political News Podcast with https://www.millionpodcasts.com/political-news-podcasts/Show Notes/Links:Trump slams his base AGAIN in Truth social posthttps://x.com/hodgetwins/status/1945576759966982214Trump said Epstein is a hoax yesterday from the Oval Officehttps://x.com/JesseKellyDC/status/1945518451289731515Only 17% approve of how Trump is handling Epsteinhttps://x.com/disclosetv/status/1945575238848205222Jasmine Crockett tries speaking and fails miserablyhttps://x.com/RealHickory/status/1945264208519508340Jerry Nadler gets put down by Sean Duffyhttps://x.com/Breaking911/status/1945506351855149415See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textWhat happens when a dedicated educator from rural Virginia relocates to Hurricane, Utah and decides to run for city council? Cindy Matejka brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to one of Southern Utah's fastest-growing communities.Having worked for Sesame Street developing internet safety programs and taught middle school for years, Matejka's journey to Hurricane was sparked by the challenges of COVID-19 and a desire to find a community with conservative Christian values. What her family discovered was a welcoming small town that her teenage son immediately recognized as "what I've waited all my life for" - but also a place experiencing growing pains as development rapidly transforms the landscape.Matejka articulates the central tension facing Hurricane with remarkable clarity: how to achieve necessary economic growth without overwhelming longtime residents who cherish the city's rural character. She advocates for a measured approach to development, suggesting alternative funding mechanisms like government bonds and grants rather than relying solely on building permits and new construction. Her concerns about infrastructure, particularly traffic congestion on SR-9 and the limited police force (just three officers per shift), demonstrate her practical understanding of growth's real-world impacts.What sets Matejka apart is her commitment to learning and listening. Whether attending planning commission meetings to understand proposed developments, completing a police ride-along to see public safety challenges firsthand, or reaching out directly to the mayor with neighborhood concerns, she embodies the "lifelong learner" mindset she cultivates in her students. This approach extends to her campaign style, where she avoids negativity and focuses on substantive issues despite the sometimes contentious social media environment.For Hurricane voters seeking a thoughtful voice who can bridge divides between newcomers and longtime residents, Matejka offers a unique combination of fresh perspective and deep respect for community values. Listen to her full conversation to understand why this teacher believes city council is her next classroom.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Intro[00:01:36] Cindy Matejka's Journey to Hurricane[00:06:15] From Teaching to City Council[00:10:40] Finding Balance in Community Growth[00:19:48] Infrastructure and Public Safety[00:26:23] Election Tensions and Final Thoughts

Brim and Kim are back at it again. Apart from all the usual shenanigans, the gang chats about everything pop culture with all the trimmings and is joined by the legendary Noel MacNealy (Bear in the Big Blue House, Sesame Street, etc.) and Tyler Bunch (Sesame Street, Ubi, Bear in the Big Blue House, etc) to discuss their enormous careers, puppeteering of legendary characters, and what they are currently up to. They also chat about the upcoming series, Love Sucks that Brim is also starring in. The crew also brings in Mesmerelda to talk about working with these two Emmy award winners. The crew chats about entertainment news, opinions and other cool stuff and things. Enjoy.Wherever you listen to podcasts & www.thegrindhouseradio.comhttps://linktr.ee/thegrindhouseradioThe Grindhouse RadioFB: @thegrindhouseradioTW: @therealghradioInstagram: @thegrindhouseradio

James T. and Producer Aaron speak on the cuts to PBS and NPR and give the news about Sesame Street's Elmo getting hacked. Elmo goes off!

A Democratic CNN star snapped and went full denial mode when I called out her party for supporting transitioning minors. I break down this key moment from my latest CNN appearance in this episode of the Brad vs Everyone podcast. Plus, a left-wing activist uses Sesame Street to attack Trump in a truly bizarre way, the far-right Libs of TikTok account lies about California Governor Gavin Newsom, and the Free Press exposes America's biggest teachers' union for its rank political bias. Check out the Free Press's reporting: https://www.thefp.com/p/nea-trump-ice-education Send me a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/bradvseveryone Check out the merch: https://bp-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my 2nd channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCO76JR1mK5X5zbPJnv3NhsQ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSICEvolution Fest and United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) have partnered to provide relief and recovery for those affected by the severe storms and tornadoes on May 16. The festival has pledged more than $100,000 to the United Way of Greater St. Louis' Storm Relief Fund, and festival goers can contribute, too! To contribute to the cause, tickets can be purchased at: https://evolutionfestival.com This weekend Darius Rucker was doing a show in Atlantic City, New Jersey and his voice started to go out. https://theboot.com/ixp/204/p/darius-rucker-refunds-crowd-loses-voice/ After abandoning their farewell tour in 2023 due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury, guitarist Joe Perry says Aerosmith is talking about a proper career sendoff. https://miamimusicbuzz.com/briefing/joe-perry-says-aerosmith-are-talking-about-reuniting-to-play-together-again/ RIP: David Kaff, best known as Spinal Tap keyboardist Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap, died in his sleep on July 11th at the age of 79. https://www.facebook.com/MOAWK/posts/pfbid026qi8fM3BrNi3Jvv2XquykRnuz5HF2jFHqx3tQqPjZn7YEwdLYNGVTqM4HPmttVhWl TVElmo from Sesame Street had an eventful weekend, after the official X account for the muppet was hacked with some pretty awful language. https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/elmo-hacked-calls-trump-child-f-in-profane-epstein-posts-release-the-files/ Voices that sell cars … For 15 years, actor Jon Hamm has been the voice of Mercedes-Benz ad campaigns. But a new study showed that ads voiced by females score higher on things like memorability, engagement, and overall likability. And so, with these new study results, Hamm is being replaced by Lucy Liu as the voice of the company in U.S. commercials. https://www.newsweek.com/more-people-want-buy-vehicles-when-ads-are-voiced-women-not-men-2097981 A sports radio show and their band got Ray Romano to rap Eminem's "Lose Yourself" at the 2025 American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament. Wondering how well he did? Check it out. (From Sports Radio 810 WHB in Kansas City.) https://www.facebook.com/reel/4069098933407539 Both Phil and Kay Robertson, who starred in the original A&E series, Duck Dynasty, are the patriarch and matriarch of the Duck Dynasty crew. https://tasteofcountry.com/duck-dynasty-miss-kay-talks-health-issues/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:'Jurassic World Rebirth', which has grossed $530 million a the box office, is set for an August 5th streaming release. https://movieweb.com/jurassic-world-rebirth-digital-streaming-release-date/ Golf ... Adam Sandler's long-awaited sequel Happy Gilmore 2 is debuting on Netflix July 25th, and this time around the golf company Callaway is cashing in. Callaway is selling limited-edition Happy Gilmore hockey stick putters for $500 and golf balls for $60 per dozen. https://www.instagram.com/p/DL-LG1jsQM3/Sarah Jessica Parker expressed interest in returning for Hocus Pocus 3 and mentioned ongoing conversations about the potential sequel. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sarah-jessica-parker-hocus-pocus-3-talks-1236459518 AND FINALLY – there's a couple of rumors swirling through the Hollywood headlines, and I want to get the official Rizz Show Take on these dumb headlines:Kim Kardashian isn't ready to give up the spotlight, but it might not be her choice. Sydney Sweeney commanded most of the attention at the Jeff Bezos wedding, and Kim reportedly had a MELTDOWN over it. https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/1234902300/kim-kardashian-meltdown-jeff-bezos-wedding/ A Turkish plastic surgeon speculates in a post that 61 year old Brad Pitt had a facelift sometime before filming "F1 the Movie", due to a scar behind his ear. https://atlantablackstar.com/2025/07/13/male-facelift-done-right-fans-debate-if-brad-pitts-refreshed-look-is-due-to-plastic-surgery-or-healing-from-trauma-after-finalizing-divorce-from-angelina-jolie/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An episode that deeply values justice and honesty!In Episode 149 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 9 of Autistic Culture: Justice Seeking, with special guest Clare Kumar, productivity expert and host of the Happy Space Podcast, to explore Justice Seeking — the 9th pillar of autistic culture.Claire is a late-diagnosed autistic woman, executive coach, and productivity speaker. She brings unique insight into neurodivergent efficiency, workplace design, and inclusive spaces through her work with Hidden Disabilities Canada and her signature Joy Inventory tool.If you've ever been accused of being “too intense,” “too rigid,” or “black-and-white,” this episode is for you. Angela and Claire flip the script and reclaim those traits as moral clarity, fairness-driven thinking, and authentic advocacy — powerful parts of autistic identity.Here's what defines this core Autistic trait:* We call out what others ignore.Autistic people are often the first to question broken systems, double standards, and flawed logic. We don't pretend it makes sense—we say it doesn't.* We sense injustice instantly.Misaligned actions, hypocrisy, and favouritism aren't just annoying—they feel unbearable. Fairness isn't optional. It's foundational.* We speak up—no matter the cost.Whether it's calling out ableism, bias, or misinformation, autistic advocates often challenge power structures—even when it's uncomfortable.* We hold systems to their own rules.We expect policies to be applied with consistency and equity. Selective enforcement? We notice—and we question it.* We feel justice in our bodies.What's labelled as “Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria” is often justice sensitivity—a real-time emotional response to being dismissed for telling the truth.* We don't fake neutrality.When something's wrong, we can't mask it. We're not “too intense”—we're deeply aligned with our values.* We crave clarity, not conflict.Accountability helps us feel safe. We don't want to blame—we want to understand what went wrong and how to fix it.* We value truth over comfort.Authenticity matters more than approval. Many of us would rather lose a friendship than betray our principles.Key Concepts* ✨ Moral clarity: We often see the ethical core of a situation before others do—and struggle to stay silent about it.*

Join Jim and Greg for Monday's 3 Martini Lunch as they sift through three controversies, including President Trump trying to turn the page from the Epstein scandal, disturbing reports about Biden's staff handling presidential pardons, and the X account of Elmo from Sesame Street spewing vile anti-Semitism after allegedly getting hacked.First, they break down the long Truth Social post from President Trump urging an end to MAGA infighting over the Justice Department's announcement that there was no Epstein client list, no children were ever exploited, and Epstein did kill himself. Trump also says the Epstein files that do exist were written by President Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Brennan, James Comey, and others. But this effort to move on seems to have accomplished exactly the opposite.Next, they dig into a New York Times report revealing that Joe Biden did not specifically choose many of the people he pardoned near the end of his term. He allegedly worked on the criteria for the pardons would be based but his staff ended up choosing the names and signing them with an autopen. So, will these pardons stand up to legal scrutiny?Finally, they cringe as the X account of Elmo, yes Elmo the Muppet, is reportedly hacked after a series of ugly tweets calling for killing all of the Jews. Even assuming it was hacked, Jim suspects this could help to kill taxpayer funding for PBS. Both Jim and Greg are also glad they were old enough to miss the Elmo era entirely on Sesame Street.Please visit our great sponsors:Stop putting off those doctors' appointments and go to https://zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today.  If your business can't adapt in real-time, you're in a world of hurt.  Get the free e-book “Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders” from NetSuite by Oracle.  Download today at https://NetSuite.com/MARTINI No missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3ml

Morning Tea is your weekday hit of celebrity news, pop culture drama and internet chaos, all in the time it takes do drink your morning coffee (or tea!). Today: Jason Kelce has shared his sweet (and slightly panicked) thoughts on his mum Donna joining a brutal reality show. Justin Timberlake was caught on camera mid-performance, lashing out in a moment fans are calling embarrassing.Beyoncé’s dancers and choreographer were reportedly the targets of a robbery… and what was stolen could be major.Plus, Robbie Williams opens up about his mother’s health, and Elmo’s X account falls victim to a disturbing hack. And don’t forget to tune into The Spill at 3pm for your daily deep dive into the pop culture moments everyone will be talking about. WANT MORE CELEB NEWS? Listen to these episodes of The Spill:Hailey Bieber Accidentally Shared A Brutal Truth About Her Marriage & The Practical Magic Reboot Is Facing Some DramaThe Best Romantic Comedy TV Shows Of All TimeAnd get caught up on the latest episodes of Morning Tea: MORNING TEA: Bieber Cuts a Big Cheque, Royal Reunion Rumours & Travis’ Taylor ShoutoutMORNING TEA: A Royal Resignation, Katie Holmes’ Insta Stir & The AJLT Plot Hole You Can’t UnseeMORNING TEA: Jen Aniston’s New Man, A Ghosting Scandal & Where Is Timothée’s Hair?And once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get across the daily news headlines with The Quicky - Mamamia’s twice-daily news podcast. Listen here.END BITS Support independent women's media Host & Producer: Ash LondonExecutive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger joins Rapid Response to take us inside the organization's financial reality if federal funding is stripped, and how she's battling to protect iconic programming — from Frontline to Sesame Street. Kerger shares the role of corporate philanthropy in PBS' future, its relationship with streamers like Netflix, and how she handles allegations of public media bias. Whether or not you're an avid Nova or Ken Burns viewer, PBS's challenge captures critical lessons about focus, mission, and the need to evolve or die trying.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maybe Celebrimbor just has poor penmanship; and maybe Alan still can't pronounce things correctly. Join The Man of the West and The Sage of the South as we urge you to take the advice provided in the episode title when we dive into Appendix E to The Lord of the Rings on Writing and Spelling… but we know you're here for the pronunciation humiliation! Fëanor stands on the shoulders of the giant Rumil, Tolkien retcons the Dwarvish ‘outer names', and everything's absurd to the Elves. We try to rhyme ‘were' with ‘hair', get stressed about stress, and are just extending the fricative, man. Also, James sings a Sesame Street song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices