Podcasts about sidewalks

Evan Clark and Natalie Eger are college students studying sociology in Lexington, Virginia, and they came back from the 2025 National Gathering in Providence, RI fired up to do something. In the past year they've built a thriving local conversation group, turned a city council member into a regular at their monthly meetings, and had a broken sidewalk fixed fourteen days after they flagged it. They walk through how they started from scratch, made real change at the local level, and kept people showing up month after month. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Strong Towns Lexington Introduces Community Planning Initiative to City Council (Article) Strong Towns Lexington (Site, Instagram) Evan Clark (LinkedIn) Natalie Eger (LinkedIn) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

A sidewalk isn't just a strip of asphalt; it's a place where countless laws collide, whether they're governing our movement, our safety, our right to free speech, our economy, or even just who's responsible for shoveling after a snow storm. But most communities don't have a single agency that manages all these competing concerns — and maybe it's time they create one.  Today on The Brake, we interview sidewalk law expert Michael Pollack about his new book "Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource." And in that book, he untangles the dense web of policies that shape our pedestrian spaces, which might just change the way you look at sidewalks forever. 

Lux Radio Theater "The Sidewalks of London" February 12, 1940 CBS starring Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester 

Welcome back, you filthy animals, to another episode of Nikky After Dark — the only place where your darkest, wettest confessions come to life. I'm your host, Nikky, and tonight we're diving deep into mercy fucks, public breakdowns, and the delicious thrill of getting caught… or almost caught. Let's tease what's coming up:A sweet, awkward virgin gets the surprise of his life when his sister's hot friend sneaks upstairs during a party and turns his night from humiliation to his very first creampie… while everyone else parties downstairs.One desperate girl parks in the back of the lot, stuffs both holes with toys, and lets a man degrade her over the phone until she's a trembling, squirting, brain-melted mess — all while people walk by just feet away.A longtime exhibitionism fantasy finally snaps when a simple trash run turns into full-frontal nudity on a suburban sidewalk in the pouring rain, fingers buried deep while streetlights light up her dripping body.Also featured tonight:A flirty friends-with-benefits situation finally explodes into mutual masturbation and a cum-covered orgasm.A brother-in-law gives his sexually frustrated sister-in-law the “comfort” she desperately needs during a family gathering (with his wife listening).An accidental nude pic sent to the wrong person leads to major husband arousal.A slow-burn cuckold fantasy builds as a guy encourages his thick-assed girlfriend to notice their very well-endowed, loud neighbor.Join us over on Discord. https://discord.gg/uqqxsCSDfw Support Nikky:Patreon: Unlock exclusive confessions, bonus thoughts, and steamy Q&As at Patreon.com/DearNikky. Join the inner circle for extra spice!Featured Release: Dear Nikky: Sex Confessions From People Just Like You is out now! Dive deeper into the raw, unfiltered stories you love. Contact:Email: Nikky@dearnikky.comWebsite: DearNikky.com/confessionsSocials: Twitter (@DNikky162), Instagram (@DNikky162), Facebook (@DearNikky)Content Warning: This episode contains explicit sexual content, including graphic descriptions of virginity loss, creampies, public masturbation, degradation, exhibitionism, risky family play, cuckolding themes, and highly detailed fantasy role-play. Stories are fictional and depict enthusiastic consent. Listener discretion advised; 18+ only. Submissions involving bestiality, incest, underage role-play, rape, non-consensual content, or racial slurs are not aired. Get Involved:Submit Your Story: Got a secret fantasy or steamy confession? Write to Nikky at Nikky@dearnikky.com or submit anonymously at DearNikky.com/confessions. By submitting, you certify you're 18+, the sole creator, and that the content meets the guidelines above.Say Hello: Have a burning fantasy or just want to chat? Reach out on Twitter (@DNikky162), Instagram (@DNikky162), or Facebook (@DearNikky).Support the Show: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, or your favorite platform. Your support keeps the filthy confessions flowing!This episode is packed with kindness-fueled mercy sex, total public surrender, slow-burn taboo tension, and one very spicy “Naughty Tuck-In” sister-in-law fantasy. Stay nasty, stay safe, and keep those confessions coming. Sweet, filthy dreams…

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"Black leather jacket."   Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and icon James Grady. David did indeed cry at his son's graduation, and Torie lived Book Fair-palooza in Gaithersburg and Oyster Bay.  Miami literary legend Mitchell Kaplan of Books & Books joined in to nominate Chantel Acevedo for "The Pitch."   Her new book "Cages" is out in June.  Crossing Cuba, London, and Miami, it reveals themes of love, exile, and identity.  Jim shares back stories about Robert Redford and the incentive to write his latest, "Shadows on Sidewalks."  As Bob Dylan said, " sex and politics and murder is the way to go if you want to get people's attention."  Grady will get lots of attention with "Shadows," yet another reason The Washington Post compared his writing to George Orwell and Bob Dylan.

Illegal dumping is a big problem in Oakland. Today, we'll from unhoused people about how the excess garbage that accumulates around encampments impacts their daily lives — and, some of the strategies they use to manage it.

On Monday's show: Early voting begins today and runs through May 22 in the runoffs for the Texas primary races. We discuss that and Joe Panzarella's victory in a special election runoff to fill the District C position on the Houston City Council with Mark Jones, political science fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.Also this hour: Sidewalks are a part of public infrastructure that could easily be overlooked. But, according to a new book, sidewalks are at the core of numerous major debates. Michael Pollack discusses his book, Sidewalk Nation, which features a chapter about Houston.Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listener questions about their pets.And we discuss Jose Altuve's injury and the Astros' weekend series win over the Texas Rangers with Jeff Balke of the Bleav in Astros podcast, then discuss the Texans' 2026 schedule with Houston Chronicle NFL and Texans reporter Jonathan Alexander.Watch

Twenty-five years ago, my sister Alissa Turney disappeared. For most of that time, I have lived in the space between grief and action, between not knowing and refusing to look away. This episode is different. It is shorter, more personal, and less about retelling every detail of Alissa's case than it is about marking what this anniversary means. Twenty-five years is an impossible amount of time to measure. It is birthdays missed, milestones stolen, questions unanswered, and a kind of grief that changes shape but never leaves. But this year also feels like a threshold the end of one road and the beginning of another. This is the place where the sidewalk ends. And for me, it is where the fight for justice continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie shares a Harrison Ford commencement speech that leaves Marconi seriously asking: Is he actually okay? Meanwhile, Marconi gets publicly scolded by a total stranger on the streets of Chicago while trying to capture content "gold." Plus, they dive into a ton of internet audio in Keep Scrolling, answer your listener questions in Ask Mood Killers, and wrap things up with your weekly Dollop of Joy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Cardozo Law professor Michael Pollack to talk about his new book Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource. Michael discusses who manages, owns, and feels ownership of sidewalks and advocates for a Department dedicated to them. We also talk about the nexus between sidewalks and roads, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Denver's successful funding and maintenance referendum. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Find out about our newsletter and archive on YouTube! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

Staff writer Malcolm Burnley recently visited City Cast Philly to chat with host Trenae Nuri about his recent story Fix the Sidewalks! Listen in on the conversation and then check out City Cast Philly for yourself. 

In this episode, I connect with Professor Michael Pollack for a deep dive into his fabulous new book Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource. Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):

Craig shares the results of a sidewalk poll revealing that only four out of 15 people knew the Mets were playing that night. He and Big Mac also discuss their upcoming appearance at the MLB store and the humor of hearing a Tigers prospect with a similar last name. 01:00 - Mets Sidewalk Poll Results 05:01 - MLB Store Swag Expectations 09:26 - Kevin McGonigle Name Confusion

Legendary thriller author James Grady, creator of Six Days of the Condor, joins Alan Petersen to discuss his remarkable career, the enduring legacy of Three Days of the Condor, and his new noir thriller Shadows on Sidewalks. They also talk about political thrillers, real-world events influencing fiction, writing craft, literary influences, and advice for aspiring writers.

James Grady (b. 1949) is the author of screenplays, articles, and more than a dozen critically acclaimed thrillers. In 1973, after years of acquiring rejection slips for short stories and poems, Grady sold his first novel: Six Days of the Condor, a sensational bestseller which was eventually adapted into a film starring Robert Redford. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #JamesGrady #ShadowsonSidewalks

We find out that Amy might have fun out alone with Riley Green and she starts blushing when talking about it. We talked to our listener Naomi who just received a $30,000 bonus and needs advice on how to spend it. Does she go on vacation or does she be responsible and save it? Bobby talked about the crazy video of investigators saying the driver pulled onto the sidewalk and allegedly attempted to strike a teenager riding a bike, then chased them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed a branded stamp in the sidewalk? Keen-eyed Chicagoans have found some that date back to Depression-era infrastructure projects by the Works Progress Administration. Who were the workers behind the WPA and why did they brand Chicago sidewalks? We explore the labor history under our feet.

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It seems like a crack in the sidewalk or broken curb should be an easy fix. However, in Philly these issues get complicated because it isn't the city that's responsible, it's property owners. That's why our sidewalks look the way they do. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Malcom Burnley, a staff writer at the Philadelphia Citizen, who's looked to cities across the country for answers on how to fix our sidewalks ASAP. Read Malcolm's story here.   Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Taskrabbit Art Star

We officially announced the return of the Pepper & Dylan Sidewalk Sale! It's happening on Saturday, May 30th at Midway Music Hall from 10am-3pm. You can request a table by filling out the form here: https://www.seekyoursounds.com/contests/pepper-dylans-sidewalk-sale

We're doing a bit of a crossover episode this week as I wanted to do two things, promote the amazing podcast The Brake hosted by Kea Wilson at Streetsblog USA and Dr. Anat Caspi at The University of Washington and her work focused on creating a platform that inventories Washington State's sidewalks. This is a reproduction of The Brake's February 24th episode What It Would Take to Map Every Sidewalk In Your State.    The Washington State sidewalk inventory is now 100% complete but if you'd like to be part of the coalition to get legislative support for continued maintenance make sure to contact the folks working on OS Connect. +++ Many thanks to Bob Nanna for our intro/outro music. Get the show ad free on Patreon! Find out about our newsletter and archive on YouTube! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into a viral congressional hearing where Rep. Brandon Gill presses an abortion advocate to name her "favorite" abortion method—and her refusal to answer sparks a bigger conversation about the moral and cultural realities of abortion. The hosts also discuss a landmark 9-0 Supreme Court ruling protecting pro-life pregnancy centers from harassment by state governments and share powerful "Stories from the Sidewalk" with Linda Teliha, including a life saved after someone saw a literal sign of hope outside Planned Parenthood.  

Elias Makos is joined by Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and a political commentator who was a chief of staff in the Harper government, and Victor Henriquez, Public affairs and crisis management specialist at Public Strategy and Conseil. It will be absolute bedlam in Montreal tonight as the Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning play game six of their Stanley Cup Playoff series. The Mayor of Montreal, Sorraya Martinez Ferrada, urged residents and merchants to sweep litter in front of their homes and businesses to accelerate the city's lagging spring cleanup. Starting today, refugees entering Canada will have to pay $4 for every prescription and 30 per cent of the cost of supplemental health products and services. The debate over expanding assisted dying in Canada is heating up—and now it’s drawing in the country’s top Catholic leader. Toronto’s Archbishop is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to “choose life, not death." Quebec’s minimum wage is now $16.60 an hour. Is that enough?

Did New York City really shut down for a stuffed animal? Opie and Ron the Waiter dive into the absurdity of King Charles' visit to NYC, where the "Royal work" consisted of planting salad in Harlem and donating a Roo doll to a library. Was it worth the gridlock?​Plus, a reality check on the "disgusting" state of NYC sidewalks after the winter thaw. Why are New Yorkers so bad at being dog owners? We also look at the rise of the machines—from AI taking over airport baggage handling to robot neighborhood watches. The robots are coming for the "un-automatable" jobs, and they're probably better at picking up dog poop than we are.​Follow Opie:​Instagram/Twitter: @OpieRadio​YouTube: Opie Clips / Opie Radio

There are two types of people at Fargo grocery stores: those who walk the sidewalk… and those who cut straight through the landscaping to get in and out faster. Mandy admits she’s a landscape walker, which sparks a heated (and hilarious) debate about what that says about a person. The Wake Up Call dives into parking lot personalities and asks the big question — what’s your immediate judgment when you see someone take the shortcut? Froggy listeners don’t hold back. If you’ve ever noticed parking lot behavior says way more about people than it should, this one’s for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news to know for Friday, April 24, 2026! We'll tell you about an intensifying standoff at the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump says, "Don't rush me." Also, why an American soldier who helped capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro was just arrested. And what it means now that the Federal Government has reclassified medical marijuana. Plus, an unusual and potentially awkward White House Correspondents' Dinner, a deal to cut at least some prescription drug prices, and country music's biggest party — now with popular rock, electric, and rap artists in the mix. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today   Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 25% off sitewide!   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Dr. Michelangelo Sabatino, director of UT San Antonio's School of Architecture and Planning and the Roland K. Bloomberg Endowed Professor in Architecture. Six months into his role, Sabatino is making the rounds — meeting architects, developers, civic leaders, and students — and bringing a historian's eye and a pedestrian's sensibility to one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.They discuss:What drew Sabatino from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago to San Antonio, and why the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites and River Walk made it an easy callHow the school's move to One Riverwalk Place is transforming not just where students learn, but how — using the downtown core as a living laboratoryWhy adaptive reuse, not new construction, is where the most creative architectural thinking happens — and how San Antonio has long led the wayThe challenge of knitting together UTSA's expanding downtown campus across four compass points of the urban core, and what 6,000 students downtown by end of 2026 could mean for the cityHow San Antonio's growth into a megaregion with Austin raises urgent questions about equity, infrastructure, and who benefitsThe "bird's eye view" problem: why seeing cities only from above — or from a car — leads to dangerous planning mistakesWhy first-generation students from San Antonio's working-class neighborhoods may be the city's most important agents of changeRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ #151. 8.3 Million New Neighbors by 2050 — Henry Cisneros and Bob Rivard on the Austin-San Antonio Megaregion — Essential context for this conversation. Henry Cisneros and Bob Rivard examine the demographic forces reshaping the San Antonio-Austin corridor and what it means for how both cities plan, build, and grow... ..GET THE NEWSLETTER

A handful of new endorsements in the California Governor's race have been made ahead of tonight's debate. Rising jet fuel could affect your summer travel plans due to the war in Iran. Millions approved in a budget to repair sidewalks across LA County. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Kimberly Bird of Live Action joins for a monthly update. Shrines and Wonders looks at the Wolf of Gubbio. Joan Lewis check in from Rome and talks on the Holy Father's visit to Angola. T's Two Sense talks about the unique gifts we use for God's plan...Lauren Muzyka talks with Teresa about Sidewalk Advocates for Life and how they've saved 25,000 babies in 12 years of their ministry.

On this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, Denver just became the latest major city to launch a comprehensive plan for repairing and expanding its sidewalk networks. What is Philly waiting for?

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, James Grady, and Chatter's favorite Mayor, Jud Ashman.  The wrap up March Madness and Torie's Duke animosity.  James Grady's soon to be released "Shadows on Sidewalks" getting terrific buzz.  Jud previews the May 16 Gaithersburg Book Festival.  Free attendance, free parking, and over 130 authors, workshops, kids' events, poetry competitions and more.   COB fave David Wright Falade zooms in to share "The New Internationals," out in paperback and joining David'd impressive, eclectic and impactful work.  He writes young adult, non-fiction, and historical fiction with empathy and an academic's rigor.  "The New Internationals" captures the colliding, sometimes clashing challenges of race and identity in post-World War II Paris.

Two young boys are killed in a horrifying crash involving an illegal immigrant—and the fallout is explosive. Tara breaks down the policy failures, political blame game, and the bigger national implications surrounding immigration enforcement, ICE, and state-level action. Who's responsible—and what happens next? ⚡ SEGMENT SUMMARY A devastating incident in South Carolina leaves two children dead after a drunk driver—identified as an illegal immigrant—jumps a curb and strikes them in broad daylight. Tara examines how immigration enforcement gaps, federal policies under Joe Biden, and state-level decisions by Henry McMaster may have contributed to the tragedy. The conversation expands into broader concerns about border policy, ICE enforcement limitations, and comparisons to enforcement strategies in Florida under Ron DeSantis. Tara also references comments from Donald Trump and immigration official Tom Homan regarding deportation and border security. This episode is a charged, emotional look at policy consequences, public safety, and the national debate over immigration enforcement.

A devastating tragedy in South Carolina sparks outrage over immigration enforcement failures, while a high-stakes global showdown unfolds as the U.S. tightens control over critical oil routes. From local heartbreak to geopolitical brinksmanship, Tara connects the dots on power, policy, and consequences.

One of my favorite BJ Palmer 'stories' from my favorite Green Book, The Bigness of the Fellow Within, (1949), brings us back to chiropractic's roots. Come with Dr Rubin in a journey down the Green Book Lane episodes.

In Athens, Ohio, stroller struggles on broken sidewalks and a sea of parking lots pushed Stevie Hunter to become the city's “sidewalk lady.” She joins Norm to talk about mapping every parking lot in town, auditing rebuilt streets with a homegrown SPACE metric, and pushing for curb ramps, benches, and daylighted intersections. Their conversation shows how one resident's daily walks turned into real influence over how a city treats its walkers. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Stevie Hunter (LinkedIn) Strong Towns Athens (Instagram) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!

There are various laws governing dogs in New York City, but lately, some feel like dog owners are flouting the rules. After a long cold winter of frozen dog poop preserved beneath the surface of snowdrifts has pushed some to the brink. Reporter Rachel Sugar discusses her recent article in Curbed, "Where Does a Dog Belong." Plus, listeners weigh in. Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Image

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will do an overview of Neil Young's six decade-long career in just 12 songs.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Neil Young, "Old Man," Harvest, Reprise, 1972The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)," Rust Never Sleeps, Reprise, 1979Neil Young, "Sugar Mountain (Demo for Elektra Records, 1965)," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977Buffalo Springfield, "Expecting to Fly," Buffalo Springfield Again, Atco, 1967Neil Young with Crazy Horse, "Cinnamon Girl," Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Reprise, 1969Neil Young, "On the Beach," On the Beach, Reprise, 1974Neil Young, "Campaigner," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Like a Hurricane," American Stars 'n Bars, Reprise and Warner Bros., 1977Neil Young, "Mr. Soul," Trans, Geffen, 1983Neil Young, "Rockin' in the Free World (Live on Saturday Night Live, 1989)," Freedom, Geffen, 1989Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "F_!#In' Up," Ragged Glory, Reprise, 1990Neil Young, "Walk With Me," Le Noise, Reprise, 2010Neil Young, "Devil's Sidewalk," Greendale, Warner Bros., 2003Neil Young, "After the Gold Rush (Live at Massey Hall, 2011)," After the Gold Rush, Reprise, 1970Billy Woods, "Misery (feat. Kenny Segal)," Golliwog, Backwoodz, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Melanie Michaelchuk spent nearly 30 years thinking about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro before she finally decided to go for it. When she committed, she didn't have perfect timing, unlimited resources, or peak fitness—she had doubts, obstacles, and a goal she couldn't ignore any longer.In this conversation, Melanie shares what it actually looked like to follow through, from rebuilding her fitness step by step to navigating the very real fears and logistics of traveling alone and doing something far outside her comfort zone.We talk about why so many women put their goals on hold, how to start even when nothing feels fully in place, and the power of deciding “if not now, then when.”Plus, Melanie shares how accomplishing this one goal changed the way she approaches everything else in her life—and why she now focuses on staying ready so she can say yes to whatever comes next.Melanie Michaelchuk is a hiking coach, author, and Mount Kilimanjaro summiteer who helps women build confidence through movement and outdoor adventure. She is the founder of Just Hyke, host of the Just Hyke Podcast, and author of Sidewalk to Summit, inspiring women to take the first step toward their own big goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-michaelchukTune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you're ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you'll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. Check out Esther's website for more about her speaking, coaching, book, and more: http://estheravant.com/Buy Esther's Book: To Your Health: https://a.co/d/iDG68qUEsther's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.avantEsther's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estheravant/Learn more about 1:1 health & weight loss coaching: https://madebymecoaching.com/coaching 

In this Easter weekend episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and sidewalk counselor Linda Talia dive into their monthly "Stories from the Sidewalk." They share powerful encounters with families outside Planned Parenthood, including a couple who chose life despite being turned away for prenatal care and a high school student navigating the decision between adoption and parenting. The conversation explores the realities of Planned Parenthood's business model, the decline of local adoptions, and the hidden societal costs of abortion. Later, John and Jonathan Keller discuss the conclusion of the legal saga surrounding David Daleiden and reflect on the impact of his undercover work exposing the fetal tissue trade.

Back on this day in 1973, the first public mobile telephone call was made on the Manhattan sidewalk. Martin Cooper made the device, and repotedly called his biggest competitor to tell him he was calling from a cell phone.

“I don't think we thought about anything. We just did it!” - Genny Schorr, about her groundbreaking LA punk band Backstage PassBack in February, we had an awesome chat with musician, stylist, and “All Roads Lead To Punk” author Genny Schorr (AKA Genny Body.) With her band Backstage Pass, she was one of the original LA punks; blending punk with glam rock as they terrorized the Sunset Strip and challenging gender roles. Then she was stylist to the stars at the legendary Strait Jacket boutique, dressing the likes of the Bangles, the Go-Gos, Linda Ronstadt, and so so many more. (Check out Kathy Valentine wearing custom Strait Jacket on slide 6!) Genny is a lifelong music and fashion lover and devoted mom. Through it all, she's embodied the punk spirit: doing it yourself and not giving a hoot what anyone else thinks! She's not just “Genny-body,” she's a trailblazer with a story to tell. Plus: Emma recounts the mystery of the multiplying shelf screws? “Backstage Pass: An Interview with Genny Schorr” is available now wherever you stream your podcasts

6pm: Trump Rejects Exit Ramp on TSA Spending Impasse // Is ICE coming to Sea-Tac Airport? Here’s what we know // What to know about the SAVE America Act // Supreme Court appears ready to limit mail-in balloting ahead of midterms // Trump shares his updated feelings on Joe Kent Air taxis in WA? FAA’s new program aims to have them flying soon // Thing // Air taxis in WA? FAA’s new program aims to have them flying soon //  AI to warn Seattle Lime scooters to stay off sidewalks  // Latest on Ernie “Mack” Makinson

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Our story tonight is called Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks, and it's a story about some spring cleaning done in the fresh air. It's also about a curtain shifting near an open window, a hose and bucket, old CDs in the glovebox, clean that goes all the way into the corners, and the energy that returns when the spring does. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us.

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey kick off a packed episode of the Epic Universal Podcast while preparing for an upcoming trip to Universal Studios Hollywood. Along the way, they dig into current park news, new Wizarding World treats, and construction updates affecting CityWalk. The back half of the show dives deep into the surprising origin story of the Fast & Furious franchise and how it eventually made its way into Universal's theme parks.  NEWS • King Kong 360 3D on the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour temporarily closes for refurbishment through March 14, meaning some guests may miss the massive Peter Jackson–inspired attraction sequence featuring Kong battling V-Rex dinosaurs. • Sidewalk and infrastructure construction is underway at Universal CityWalk Hollywood near the security checkpoint as the resort continues repositioning its entrance and preparing space for a future on-site Universal hotel. • Butterbeer Season expands across Universal parks worldwide, bringing themed treats like butterbeer waffles, cookie sandwiches, cupcakes, candy apples, and new merchandise including Butterbeer spirit jerseys. • Wizarding World snack lineup grows with new Hogwarts house-themed “ice lollies” (popsicles) available at Diagon Alley's Florean Fortescue's Ice-Cream Counter and the Hopping Pot area. • Jim and Eric discuss planning tips for first-time visits to Universal Studios Hollywood, including how the CityWalk layout and security process differ from Universal Orlando. FEATURE • The unexpected origin of the Fast & Furious franchise, inspired by a 1998 Vibe magazine article about illegal street racing in New York City. • How the first film's $38 million budget turned into a $200+ million worldwide hit and launched one of Universal's most valuable film franchises. • Why Vin Diesel initially refused to return for the sequel despite a $25 million offer and how the franchise nearly shifted direction without its biggest stars. • The surprising role Universal Home Entertainment played in pushing for additional sequels after massive DVD and VHS sales. • Early theme park integration of the franchise, including the short-lived Fast & Furious Extreme Close-Up Experience on the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour. • How that stunt demonstration used early KUKA robotic arm technology, which later powered Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey | Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews• Instagram: JimHillMedia• TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave GreyProduced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR Planning your next theme park vacation? The experts at Be Our Guest Vacations can help you plan the perfect trip to Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Disney destinations, cruises, and more. Get started today at BeOurGuestVacations.com and be sure to mention the Epic Universal Podcast. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories of high drama from America's workplaces — surprising, emotional places full of the greed, jealousy, and ambition of real politics. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: We hear three stories of how conflicts are resolved in offices. Two of those stories come from sociologist Calvin Morrill, who studied the executive suites at a number of large companies in his book The Executive Way: Conflict Management in Corporations. The last story comes from host Ira Glass, who talks about how he ended up punching his own boss in the stomach in front of all his co-workers. (12 minutes)Act One: Starlee Kine with the story of a company in turmoil. A young employee gets in a jam and discovers that in times of trouble, when all else has failed, companies in her industry turn to one woman in a suburban home in Long Island, who solves their corporate problems while the TV plays in the background. (12 minutes)Act Two: David Rakoff discusses the world of birthdays and other holidays, as they're celebrated on the job... and what happens when you call yourself an editorial assistant but the editor you're assisting calls you a secretary. He read this story before a live audience at Town Hall in New York City, during a This American Life live show. (15 minutes)Act Three: Julie Snyder explains the office politics of street vendors on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street in New York City. With her is sociologist Mitch Duneier, who spent years working with the vendors and writing about them for his book Sidewalk. (14 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.