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We interview a lot of people for the Empire Podcast, folks, and we've finally decided to collect most of them in one easy-to-find place. So welcome to the second episode of The Interviews. This week, Chris Hewitt catches up with Jason Statham and Ric Roman Waugh, star and director of new action thriller Shelter, and along the way Chris and The Stath realise they've been doing the interview dance together for a long, long time. Chris also chats to director Derek Cianfrance about the excellent Roofman, which is out now on shiny discs and streaming. And finally, we have an excerpt from our 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple spoiler special chat with that film's director, Nia DaCosta, who tells Ben Travis all about some of that film's key moments. Remember: swerve that if you don't want to be served a nice big slice of spoiler pie. Enjoy!
This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down with Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett, director, co-writers, and stars of the new dramedy, Is This Thing On?, which takes inspiration from the real-life story of British comedian, John Bishop. It's an in-depth chat that we bring to you in full (although we did cut out a bit where someone poured a glass of water. Sorry to all you water completists out there), and it's well worth your time. It starts at 55:50 approx and runs until 1:20:14 approx. Either side of that, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Alex Godfrey for a fun episode in which they discuss the movie moments guaranteed to make them cry no matter how many times they've seen them; run their eyes over what passes for movie news (it was quite a slow week); review Is This Thing On?, action-comedy The Wrecking Crew, Jason Statham's Shelter, mad monkey movie Primate; and Richard Linklater's love letter to the French New Wave, Nouvelle Vague. Oh, and we make good on last week's promise, and bring you James, Helen, and Chris tackling their specialist subjects in a round that pays homage to classic BBC quiz show, Mastermind. It's pure chaos. Thanks to Magneto Magnetosson, for stepping in at short notice to host. Enjoy.
CinemAddicts Episode 329 features reviews of movies coming out the week of January 30, 2026. They are Shelter, Grizzly Night, Worldbreaker, and Islands. Our assigned pick is the 2014 movie The Guest. Timestamps (00:00) - Introduction to CinemAddicts (07:16) - Shelter Review - Images: Daniel Smith for Black Bear. Theaters 1/30 (14:33) - Grizzly Night Review - Images: Saban Films. Digital/On Demand 1/30 (18:32) - The Guest Review (27:19) - World Breaker Review - Images: Aura Entertainment. Theaters 1/30 (44:05) - Review of 'Islands' - Images: Greenwich Entertainment (53:32) - Review of 'The Guest' Members of our CinemAddicts Patreon receive a monthly Bonus episode. All of our Movie Spoilers coverage is also exclusive for our Patreon members. CinemAddicts Facebook Page CinemAddicts Facebook Group CinemAddicts Patreon CinemAddicts YouTube Channel CinemAddicts Merch store Deepest Dream Thanks to our Patreon Community Ryan Smith Stephen Schrock Susan Charles Peterson Nelson B. McClintock Diana Van De Kamp Pete Abeyta Tyler Andula Stephen Mand Edmund Mendez Abbie Schmidt Jeff Tait Robert Prakash Kristen Chris M Jeremy Chappell Lewis Longshadow Iver Alex Clayton Daniel Hulbert Andrew Martin Angela Clark Myron Freeman Kayn Kalmbach Aaron Fordham Tracy Peters Grant Boston Ken Cunningham
Can't wait until next year for The Black: Extinction? Why not support the podcast by becoming a Patreon patron or a BMAC subscriber? Patreon: https://patreon.com/paulecooley BMAC: http://buymeacoffee.com/paulecooley Kill Shelter - Episode 07 - Arrival Support the podcast by purchasing Kill Shelter Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are suffering from depression or other mental disorders, please get help. http://www.bipolarsupport.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please visit Shadowpublications.com for more information about the author and this series. To stalk the author on social media: Email: paul@shadowpublications.com Mastodon: @paul_e_cooley@vyrse.social Newsletter: http://mailinglist.shadowpublications.com
SHELTER MOVIE REVIEW There are three kinds of Jason Statham films. #1- Part of an ensemble cast of folks, pretty much always action-based, and more often than not a Guy Ritchie movie (Snatch, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Ghosts of Mars). #2 – Action with some comedy but usually batshit crazy cartoon stuff (Crank, […]
A feast of films this week with Sam Raimi's Send Help, the Charli XCX faux documentary The Moment, the Jason Momoa / Dave Bautista team up: The Wrecking Crew, the animated Oscar contender Arco, and Jason Statham's latest - Shelter. Find us at: www.werewatchingwhat.com,instagram.com/werewatchingwhatyoutube.com/thedhkinstagram.com/thedhkfacebook.com/thedhkmoviestiktok.com/werewatchingwhat
Ric Roman Waugh has directed films such as the newly-released Shelter, along with Greenland, Greenland: Migration, Kandahar and more. And in this far-reaching conversation with Simon Brew, he takes us through his latest film and body of work. Not least the unusual connection between Simon and Ric's fathers, thanks to Paint Your Wagon. A tenuous link, surely, but one the pair get into! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ric Roman Waugh has directed films such as the newly-released Shelter, along with Greenland, Greenland: Migration, Kandahar and more. And in this far-reaching conversation with Simon Brew, he takes us through his latest film and body of work. Not least the unusual connection between Simon and Ric's fathers, thanks to Paint Your Wagon. A tenuous link, surely, but one the pair get into! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reviews of Sam Raimi's Send Help, Shelter, Arco and more. Plus an interview with Grizzly Night director Burke Doeren. Hilarity ensues.
Send us a textDr Joy Kong joins us this week to discuss an important part of her life, which she turned into a book, entitled ‘Tiger Of Beijing: The Inspirational Memoir of a Fierce Regenerative Medicine Physician' .. and it's fascinating! As a student in China in the early Nineties, stifled by the Chinese government's control over students' ambitions to study abroad, Joy realizes the system won't change. She devises a daring plan to secure her exit visa to the U.S., transforming into the fierce "Tiger of Beijing."However, before she lands in America, Joy faces a new, more daunting challenge, calling forth her inner strength once more. Set in post-Tiananmen Beijing, Tiger of Beijing tellsJoy's five-year journey from China to San Francisco, where she finally finds the freedom she longed for. In this amazing episode, we hear about that journey and discuss the man that brought her to the USA that she would eventually have to escape from!https://joykongmd.com/https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/https://www.youtube.com/@joykongmdhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/https://a.co/d/fZbOmDGSupport the show
Adam Ball & Van Connor are back with your ultimate guide to everything cinematic hitting screens for the next seven days - feat. a look at Is This Thing On?, Kangaroo, Shelter, Nouvelle Vague, The Wrecking Crew and Primate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learn how filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh went from stunt man to director plus we hear from those brave souls working in this freezing weather. (00:00:00) News & Sports(00:12:09) Entertainment Report(00:38:08) The Noticer(01:12:58) Bizarre File(01:20:55) Director Ric Roman Waugh (01:48:26) Working in the Snow(02:29:00) Bizarre File(02:37:48) Hollywood Trash & Music News(02:49:29) Wrap UpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's episode, I'm very pleased to be joined by Ric Roman Waugh, the director of the new film Shelter, starring Jason Statham. We talked a lot about making that movie and how he best utilized Statham's skills as opposed to Dwayne Johnson's in the movie Snitch or Gerard Butler's in the Greenland films, Kandahar, and Angel Has Fallen. Shelter, which is in theaters now, is a little more meditative than some of Statham's recent work, though no less effective for it. We discussed why Statham was attracted to the part and how his fatherhood helped inform his role as the protector of an orphaned young girl.Then we discussed making the transition from stuntman to director: Waugh worked with Tony Scott on a number of pictures, and had some interesting insights into the methods of the great action director. And I'd be lying if I said I didn't have to practically restrain myself from just doing 30 minutes on Waugh's Shot Caller, a gritty prison drama.oo
In today's podcast, our entire region has been experiencing frigid temperatures for days. We'll learn about the programs that help keep people experiencing homelessness alive in the bitter cold.
Carrie Ducote is a nonprofit executive, strategist, and animal-welfare leader with over 15 years of experience helping shelters transform their operations, culture, and community impact. In this episode, Carrie shares her journey from volunteering at a small rural shelter to leading national animal welfare initiatives and founding her consulting company, Shelter Savvy.We talk candidly about what really happens inside animal shelters, why euthanasia is often misunderstood, and how community-centered solutions can dramatically reduce suffering for both animals and staff. Carrie explains the difference between municipal and nonprofit shelters, why staff morale is the backbone of lifesaving work, and how access, not apathy, is often the biggest barrier to spay and neuter services.This conversation is eye-opening, compassionate, and practical, offering listeners a deeper understanding of animal welfare and clear ways they can make a difference in their own communities.In this episode, we discuss:*Carrie's path into animal welfare and shelter leadership*What shelter assessments actually evaluate*The emotional toll on frontline shelter staff*Why euthanasia is a systems problem, not an individual failure*The importance of community outreach and support*Why spay and neuter access matters more than blame*How fostering, volunteering, and adopting adult dogs saves livesTo find out more about Shelter Savvy, visit https://www.animalsheltersavvy.com/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1718977880777072342a16683
It's a massive weekend preview episode of The B.O. Boys! Can the legend Sam Raimi's new horror pic SEND HELP take #1 against the video game adaptation IRON LUNG starring a cast of famous YouTubers?? Plus Jason Statham is back with the actioner SHELTER... but does anyone even realize that Mr. January has a new movie out? Also there's Brett Ratner's Melania. Will this be a Playmobil: The Movie situation? Huge ep. --- Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @TheBOBoysPod Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@theboboys Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media! ---
Climate change is driving and altering migration in a variety of ways. Patterns of human movement often differ in the face of fast-moving environmental disasters such as floods and wildfires, versus slow-onset changes including extreme heat, drought, and sea-level rise. Other factors, including the resilience of a community's infrastructure and their dependence on agricultural livelihoods, can help determine whether, when, and how people migrate. At the same time, leaving home can be a way for individuals to adapt to a more precarious climate. The money that migrants earn and send back can help families and communities invest in defenses against changing climates and ultimately help them stay in place long term. As the effects of climate change increase globally in the coming years, the ramifications for human migration—as well as forced immobility—will only grow. On this webinar, speakers discuss on-the-ground experiences of climate change and migration in East Africa, South Asia, and other global contexts. Speakers: Julian Hattem, Editor, Migration Information Source, MPI; Author, Shelter from the Storm: How Climate Change Is Creating a New Era of Migration Rose Kobusinge, Founder and Director, Vital Crest Foundation Zahid Amin Shashoto, Head of Program, Climate Change and Water Governance, Uttaran, Bangladesh Opening Remarks: Andrew Selee, President, MPI Moderator: Lawrence Huang, Policy Analyst, MPI www.migrationpolicy.org MPI's related resource can be found at: https://bit.ly/climateandmigration Listen to MPI's podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration at https://bit.ly/ClimateMigrationPod Check out Julian Hattem's book “Shelter from the Storm: How Climate Change Is Creating a New Era of Migration” – https://bit.ly/climatemigration-hattem
Join Erica and Gina as they dive into the powerful words in Psalm 91 and see how you can apply it to your walk with God.
Chris Pratt returned to the big screen with Mercy this past weekend. While the box office was quietened in the US due to storms, Matthew and Simon have a lot of pre-sales data to dig into between upcoming titles Iron Lung, Send Help, and Shelter this week Behind the Screens.Topics and times:Winter storm impact on the US box office - 0:30Weekend box office results - 1:34Mercy audience analysis - 2:54Next week; Iron Lung, Send Help, Shelter - 6:36Iron Lung pre-sales performance and promotion - 7:13Iron Lung pre-sales audience comparisons and marketing impact - 7:58Send Help pre-sales tracking - 11:57Send Help pre-sales audience comparisons - 12:51Shelter pre-sales audience - 14:27Next week - 16:00Find us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/vista-group-limited/, and follow lifeatvistagroup on Instagram
When Wallace the kitty arrives at the Ahway Island Animal Shelter feeling scare, friendly helpers show him a warm welcome.
A Shepherd pup ditched & left to die, is now back at the shelter after his new dad is shot to death by a vigilante dad in a murder mix-up. A hero husband is cleared for opening fire on a felon who tried to snatch his wife while she was out walking the dog. Plus, a video game meltdown ends with a sibling slain. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Kill Shelter - Episode 06 - Niko Support the podcast by purchasing Kill Shelter Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are suffering from depression or other mental disorders, please get help. http://www.bipolarsupport.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please visit Shadowpublications.com for more information about the author and this series. To stalk the author on social media: Email: paul@shadowpublications.com Mastodon: @paul_e_cooley@vyrse.social Newsletter: http://mailinglist.shadowpublications.com
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St. Francis House leaders were worried the shelter was adding to people's stress instead of helping them. They hired an architect to make the space more calming and to make it guide people to critical services.
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First, we discuss the economic outlook for San Diego County in this new year. Then, new enrollments for Covered California are down. And, we bring you details from the All Peoples Celebration that recognized local leaders in the community. Also, we tell you about a new book that explores a late musician's visual art. Finally, we bring you a preview of the Jewish Film Festival.
A manhunt is underway after a Tippecanoe County judge and his wife were found shot at their Lafayette home Sunday afternoon. President Donald Trump targeted Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray on Saturday for last month's rejected congressional redistricting plan that would have favored the GOP. IU Indianapolis canceled a decades-old tradition celebrating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a dinner. Lawmakers discussed a bill on Thursday, tightening eligibility for the state's Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs. A supportive housing center for young men in Indianapolis welcomed the public to their fully equipped facility last week. Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.
Oregon just spent over a BILLION dollars on homelessness, added 11,000 shelter beds, and yet homelessness surged 15%. Shocked? You shouldn't be. This video exposes the "if you build it, they will come" disaster unfolding in Portland, Seattle, and beyond. We break down how Oregon's $45,000-per-homeless-person spending spree is creating a drug-fueled vortex while officials scratch their heads wondering why people won't accept shelter. Spoiler: They're too busy doing drugs in tent cities with zero accountability.The state needs 96,000 more housing units while Portland celebrates adding 1,500 beds. Meanwhile, advocates still blame "high rent" instead of addressing the actual problem—enabling addiction without consequences. We dive into the numbers, the failed "housing first" ideology, and why unconditional support keeps these communities trapped in cycles of dependency.
What if the most powerful weapon in an abusive relationship isn't a fist, but a login? We sit down with Jordyn Lawson, Chief Residential Officer at Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, to unpack how financial abuse and coerced debt quietly trap survivors—even long after they leave. From paychecks diverted into hidden accounts to loans opened under threat or deception, money becomes a leash: it governs housing, food, credit, and the ability to move toward safety.Jordyn shares what frontline work reveals: the overwhelming prevalence of financial control, the shock of discovering debts for cars or even boats survivors never saw, and why credit scores can become gatekeepers to a new home or job. We connect the dots between personal harm and public cost—billions lost to intimate partner violence, millions of workdays missed, and the chilling number of workplace homicides tied to abusers. Most importantly, we map the way forward: how to spot red flags, how loved ones can support without minimizing, and how workplaces should prepare to protect employees targeted by abusers.There's real hope in policy and practice. We highlight legal reforms that recognize coerced debt as identity theft in Texas, how survivors can challenge fraudulent accounts, and why advocacy partnerships streamline credit repair with minimal cost. We also dig into financial literacy strategies that restore control—pulling credit reports on safe devices, securing independent accounts, documenting coercion, and planning for deposits and child care. Along the way, we confront enduring myths about who works, who controls the money, and why “everyone fights about finances” is not a free pass for abuse.If you care about safety, equity, or simply want to help someone you love, this conversation gives you clear tools and next steps. Listen, share with a friend, and help us push for policies and workplace practices that put safety first. If this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what change would most improve financial safety for survivors?
Will Aldi conquer Denver's grocery market? After the national chain announced plans to open dozens of new locations in Colorado, Denverites have been champing at the bit for a new supermarket option. Then, landlords of now-closed Secret Garden Bar & Café in Cheesman Park are on the hunt for a new restaurant operator, but where does that leave union negotiations with the former staff? Green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval joins host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love to dig into these big stories, plus discuss a homeless shelter provider's decision to take away room keys from residents, one food writer's concerns about takeout meals becoming too expensive to be worth it, and wins and fails of the week. Bree talked about the the Colorado Symphony's new bus ads and the GoFundMe for Angelo Simpson, who lost his life in an unsolved hit and run. Olivia talked about a new stamp and how lawmakers talk about Gov. Polis. Justine discussed the Nuggets new tactile broadcast technology for blind and low vision fans and the truck that hit the RTD's A Line. Just a note — we will be off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so no new podcast episode on Monday. Oh and check out our photo gallery from the 2025 Denver-est Denver Awards show! What do you think about getting takeout? Worth the convenience or getting too expensive? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Watch clips from the show on YouTube: youtube.com/@citycastdenver or Instagram @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode: American Red Cross Denver Health Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise
Kill Shelter - Episode 05 - Unwelcome News Support the podcast by purchasing Kill Shelter Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are suffering from depression or other mental disorders, please get help. http://www.bipolarsupport.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please visit Shadowpublications.com for more information about the author and this series. To stalk the author on social media: Email: paul@shadowpublications.com Mastodon: @paul_e_cooley@vyrse.social Newsletter: http://mailinglist.shadowpublications.com
This week we're looking into the long and contentious vote for a new City Council president, a recent report showing how well our county's homeless shelter system is working, and the dizzying story of the man who rode a horse to a Portland ICE protest — and all the lies that unfolded. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Fractious Portland City Council Finally Breaks Impasse, Elects ‘Reluctant Hero' as New President [Oregonian] "Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color [Portland Mercury] Few Homeless Shelter Guests End Up Housed; New Report Details Problems, Points to Solution [Oregonian] He Rode a Horse To Portland Ice Protests Claiming To Be Mexican. His Family Says His Story Isn't True [Oregonian] City Cast Portland is looking for an Audience Development Manager. Go to citycast.fm/jobs for more information and to apply. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode West Lombard D'Amore Law OMSI Cascadia Getaways SkillCharter
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of 'Mel.' The beloved and long out-of-print East River Pipe album — F.M. Cornog's second on Merge Records — was announced late last year as Merge's first entry in Secretly Distribution's Secretly Society Record Club, the first time 'Mel' would be made available on the format since its original issue in 1996. The reissue, which features new liner notes by Barbara Powers and serves as the definitive edition of 'Mel,' uniting the album with songs that were once exclusive to US and UK versions of the CD, sold out immediately. Today, that edition of the album is available for digital purchase via the Merge Records webstore and East River Pipe's Bandcamp page. To further celebrate the occasion, Secretly Group has released a new episode of their Secretly Society podcast, featuring Powers' reminiscence of the time during which 'Mel' was recorded and released. Like all of East River Pipe's output, 'Mel' was written, performed, recorded, and mixed by F.M. Cornog on a Tascam 388 mini-studio at his home, which was then a small apartment in Astoria, Queens. Within that space, he conjures nothing less than the fullness of life beyond it, the characters and moods of New York, the way a city can feel limitless and isolating all at once. It's a daunting accomplishment, one which led The New York Times to call him "the Brian Wilson of home recording." 'Mel' is an intricately-textured indie pop tour de force, its layers of keyboard and reverb-drenched guitars giving flight to Cornog's voice, which observes the doomed figures of the city with the intimacy of a documentarian and the egolessness of someone who has been through despair and survived. 'Mel' is an offering like few others, its 14 peerless gems a direct channel from F.M. Cornog's heart to yours. Shelter from the storm, you might call it. Uplift for the downtrodden. A masterpiece, even among Cornog's considerable catalog, this edition of 'Mel' is perfect for both kinds of East River Pipe fans: those who've been around for years, and those who didn't know they needed these songs in their life until now. Links: 'Mel' on Bandcamp Merge Records Website Secretly Society Podcast Episodes Secretly Society Podcast on Secretly Store Secretly Society General Information
Dawson the dog is amazing the Internet in shelter security footage showing him unlocking his kennel and then the front door and running home!! VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/watch-dog-unlocks-cage-and-then-door-of-shelter-to-run-home/
Portland is finally threatening to evict homeless shelter residents who refuse to engage with services after 120 days. Is anyone surprised this "tough love" comes after years of enabling open-air drug use and building a massive homeless industrial complex? We're diving into Mayor Keith Wilson's new policy that will affect 80-90 people—complete with formal warnings and exceptions for severe mental health cases. Meanwhile, nonprofits are clutching their pearls about "unsheltered houselessness" and claim these folks were "failed by fragmented systems." Really? The same systems that decriminalized hard drugs with Measure 110 and watched overdoses skyrocket? The city created this mess by coddling addiction, and now they're shocked people won't voluntarily get clean. Here's the kicker: Multnomah County is closing two shelters with 210 beds combined due to budget constraints—because when your downtown core is hollowed out and property values tank 50-90%, tax revenue disappears. Who could have predicted that? Do you think four-month deadlines will work when there's been zero accountability for years? Or is this just shuffling the deck chairs while the homeless industrial complex keeps collecting paychecks? Drop your thoughts below, and if you're tired of watching cities enable their own destruction, hit subscribe and share this with someone who needs to see it!
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Kill Shelter - Episode 04 - Reconnoiter Support the podcast by purchasing Kill Shelter Ebook available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voiced by the author! If you are suffering from depression or other mental disorders, please get help. http://www.bipolarsupport.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Please visit Shadowpublications.com for more information about the author and this series. To stalk the author on social media: Email: paul@shadowpublications.com Mastodon: @paul_e_cooley@vyrse.social Newsletter: http://mailinglist.shadowpublications.com
Since 1883, YWCA of the Greater Capital Region has been a sanctuary for women—providing safe, affordable, and supportive housing for those who need it most. Jamie Crouse spoke with Vinny DamaPoleto about what they offer and upcoming events. https://www.ywca-gcr.org/
In this episode, we reflect on a rare missed recording and share a series of listener stories that raise broader questions about compassion, responsibility, and civic duty. We examine claims surrounding illegal orders in the military and the role of oaths and institutional accountability before turning to the “foolishness of the week,” including the internet's ability to amplify extremism and reward outrage. We then shift to why Americans consistently believe the economy is doing worse than the data suggests, exploring consumer sentiment, inflation, wages, housing costs, and the lingering psychological effects of pandemic-era stimulus. We close by discussing housing as both shelter and investment, the realities of rent and mortgage affordability, student loan debt, rising expectations, and why economic anxiety persists even in periods of growth. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:31 Missing an Episode for the First Time 02:28 Listener Gift and Firefighter Calendar Story 03:52 A Belated Christmas Story of Compassion 07:13 Mark Kelly, Illegal Orders, and Military Oaths 12:40 Foolishness of the Week: Nazi Dating Sites 15:08 The “Village Idiot” Theory and the Internet 18:07 Why Americans Think the Economy Is Terrible 22:08 Consumer Sentiment vs. Economic Data 24:37 Inflation, Wages, and Why It Still Feels Worse 29:27 COVID Stimulus Effects and Income Perception 33:30 Housing Costs, Rent, and Homeownership Myths 37:10 Mortgage Rates, Rent Increases, and Risk 41:04 Housing as Shelter vs. Housing as Investment 45:29 Why People Still Can't Afford Homes 48:33 Social Media, Expectations, and Lifestyle Inflation 51:02 Student Loan Debt and the Real Affordability Crisis 55:14 College Costs, Tradeoffs, and Financial Reality 57:44 Expectations, Advertising, and Economic Anxiety 01:00:40 Why Consumer Sentiment May Never Fully Recover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the Winter 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated books releasing from January through March. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement The 2026 Reading Tracker is out! This year brings upgraded features across the board — including NEW average star rating and 5-star book tracking for every stat on the Dashboard — plus an updated Lite Tracker for those who prefer a streamlined version. Both Trackers are ONLY available to paid Patreon or Substack subscribers ($7/month) and is no longer sold separately. To avoid Apple's 30% fee, be sure to join directly from the Patreon website (mobile or desktop). Join our Patreon Community (here) OR become a Substack Paid Member (here)! One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack! Highlights A lightning round of some big releases coming this winter that we're not featuring in today's preview. Catherine chose books by authors she knows and trusts. This year, Sarah dug deep into the publisher's catalog for potential hidden gems. Sarah's books cover literary suspense, literary fiction, brain candy, nonfiction, and a thriller from 2 debut authors and 3 repeat authors. Sarah has already read one of her picks — and it was 4.5 stars! Plus, their #1 picks for winter. Big Winter Releases The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave (January 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:39] The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:43] My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:46] Once and Again by Rebecca Serle (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:49] Crux by Gabriel Tallent (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:53] Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:56] Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh (March 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:00] Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:03] Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict (March 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:21] Missing Sam by Thrity Umrigar (January 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:24] This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (February 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:28] Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:31] Other Books Mentioned I'm Glad My Mother Died by Jennette McCurdy (2022) [3:35] Winter 2026 Book Preview [6:57] January Catherine's Picks Skylark by Paula McLain (January 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:53] Vigil by George Saunders (January 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:48] Other Books Mentioned Circling the Sun by Paula McLain (2015) [11:04] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (2021) [13:12] Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) [17:39] February Sarah's Picks Good People by Patmeena Sabit (February 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:59] Royal Spin by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway (February 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:14] Kin by Tayari Jones (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [24:01] Catherine's Picks Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:19] More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [28:05] Other Books Mentioned Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) [9:37] Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (2023) [9:40] Real Americans by Rachel Khong (2024) [9:42] The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (2003) [9:50] Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (2019) [14:04] Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand (2020) [14:53] Endgame by Omid Scobie (2023) [14:57] Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden (2019) [19:20] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (2018) [24:11] Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones (2011) [24:13] Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones (2002) [26:48] Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen (2018) [29:43] After Annie by Anna Quindlen (2024) [29:51] March Sarah's Picks No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:07] Whidbey by T Kira Madden (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:50] All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:31] She Fell Away by Lenore Nash (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:01] The Complex by Karan Mahajan (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:35] Catherine's Picks Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:02] No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (US Release March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Son of Nobody by Yann Martel (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:11] How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:15] Other Books Mentioned A Thousand Naked Strangers by Kevin Hazzard (2016) [30:48] The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2022) [33:06] Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2016) [33:13] Shelter by Jung Yun (2016) [35:41] Medium Rare by A. Natasha Joukovsky (March 3, 2026) [40:39] Red Widow by Alma Katsu (2021) [41:45] Red London by Alma Katsu (2023) [41:46] Life of Pi by Yann Martel (2001) [43:38] The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel (2016) [46:16] The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan (2016) [47:17] Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson (2012) [50:04] Other Links The New Yorker | "The True Margaret," by Karan Mahajan
PROTECTING THE FAMILY AND THE BACKYARD PHOTOGRAPH Colleague Paul Gregory. Following the assassination, Oswald's mother, Marguerite, contacted Pete Gregory seeking shelter for herself and Marina. Petecoordinated with the Secret Service to move the women to a hotel at Six Flags to protect them from the press and facilitate interrogation. Authorities were particularly focused on a photo of Oswald holding a rifle; Marina initially hesitated to admit she took it, fearing legal consequences. Pete Gregory helped bridge the trust gap between Marina and the Secret Service. The situation escalated when the family learned Lee Harvey Oswald had been shot. Marguerite and Marina were taken to Parkland Hospital to view his body, after which Marguerite began demanding he be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. NUMBER 5
EASTERN BROWN SNAKE ATTACKS AND CRITICAL FIRST AID Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Zakis details two recent attacks by venomous Eastern Brown snakes seeking shelter from the heat. He describes an incident in Morton National Park where a hiker stepped on a snake that subsequently lunged and bit his wife, requiring a helicopter rescue. A second incident involved a professional snake catcher bitten at home, though both women are recovering due to rapid medical intervention. Zakis outlines critical first aid—applying compression bandages and immobilizing the victim to slow the heart rate—and strictly advises against trying to photograph or capture the snake, urging immediate transport to a hospital instead.
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