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This week on CounterSpin: Protests are ongoing in southern Maine, where Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero was killed by an ICE agent on July 13. The Maine Monitor says folks are “expressing rage, fear and questions about what occurred.” Protestors also showed up at Houston City Hall, calling out ICE operations there that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Houston Public Media said: Each speech inside the council chambers was echoed by the raucous chants of dozens of protestors outside who stood for hours during the public comment session, making demands for accountability and transparency. Here in Manhattan's Foley Square, one protester told NY1: “I think it's gone past the point of we need to abolish ICE. I think we need a thorough investigation and, if appropriate, trials, prosecutions.” Said another: “For me, this past week is a reminder that we should all be out here.” Corporate media are narrating this nightmare, but do their, will their questions ever go deep enough to drive actual change? Right now, the focus seems heavy on the notion that we need to “humanize” the victims of racist state violence, rather than challenge the humanity of those who enact it. (Oh, but you'll be happy to know Snopes is on top of the question of whether Joan Sebastián Durán's three-year-old daughter actually saw her father be shot to death by state agents. Don't want to get it twisted.) We talk about ICE murders, and the bigger system that encourages and absolves them, with Lauren Bonds, executive director of the National Police Accountability Project. Plus Janine Jackson takes a quick look at recent press coverage of Lindsey Graham's death and the war on Venezuela.   CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week's major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). The post Lauren Bonds on ICE Murders appeared first on KPFA.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews RIMS Vice President of Content & Publications, Morgan O'Rourke, and RIMS Risk Management Magazine Managing Editor, Hilary Tuttle, on the Q2 digital edition online now. The discussion starts with Hilary's Hurricane prediction and the risks associated with storms. They discussed the risks of applying AI in the risk industry, and how using it for the simple tasks means your remaining tasks are the hard ones. To get the best results, be polite to your AI! Justin asks about Red Teaming, its purpose, and how it operates. Human behavior is an important consideration in risk management.   Listen for pointers on what to do as a risk manager for the rest of 2026, and some things to avoid.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. This is our mid-year risk review, and we will be rejoined by Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle. They are here to discuss the major trends shaping the risk landscape; what's happened so far in 2026, and what we can look forward to. But first… [:47] RIMS Virtual Workshops. The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep with PARIMA will be held virtually on July 21st and 22nd. Registration links are in this episode's notes. [:58] We have a summertime webinar. On July 16th, Zurich will present "Too Hot to Ignore: Heat-Related Injuries and Workers' Compensation." Register at RIMS.org/webinars and via the link in this episode's show notes. [1:13] Also on the webinars page, you will see a two-part series hosted by the RIMS Membership Department. The "Classroom to Career" webinar series highlights how RIMS equips students with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in risk management careers. [1:29] Participants will gain insights into industry trends, career pathways, and practical tools that help them confidently step into the evolving world of risk management after graduation. These sessions will be hosted on September 1st and 9th. [1:42] These sessions are member exclusives and are complimentary for RIMS members, of course. So, if you are interested in becoming a member, this would be the time. Visit RIMS.org/membership. [1:52] You can enroll now in the RIMS CRO Certificate Program in Advanced Enterprise Risk Management hosted by the famous James Lam. Beginning July 15th, workshops will be held bi-weekly from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The registration link is in the show notes. [2:16] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration will open in July. Be on the lookout for the call for nominations for the RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026 in July for that announcement. [2:37] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:55] On with the Show! We are in the middle of the year, and that means that it's time for our mid-year risk review with two of my favorite people, Morgan O'Rourke, RIMS Vice President of Content & Publications, and Hilary Tuttle, Managing Editor of RIMS Risk Management Magazine.  [3:14] Morgan and Hilary are joining us today to discuss some of the highlights of the Q2 Edition of RIMS Risk Management Magazine, which is available now. [3:21] We're going to talk about hurricane preparedness, reputation, red-teaming, AI, and other emerging trends that risk professionals should be aware of, avoiding, and embracing. We're going to have a lot of fun! Let's get to it! [3:35] Interview! Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle, Welcome Back to RIMScast! [3:42] Justin mentions that the Publications Department is a team of five. After nine years, Justin is still the second-newest person. [4:29] Morgan says Risk Management Magazine has articles going up every week. Every quarter, they have a digital issue, reminiscent of a physical magazine, with pages and a table of contents. When this episode is released, the Q2 digital issue was published a week ago. [4:54] RIMS Risk Management Magazine has occasional special issues, on ERM and the Special RISKWORLD Awards Issue. Hilary says the Editor's Picks are articles you may have missed on the website. Morgan says it's sometimes new stuff, or archival stuff that's still relevant. [5:30] Morgan says they try to publish in a frequency and format that everybody can appreciate. Morgan and Hilary miss the physical print magazine. Justin thinks they've maintained the essence of the print magazine. Morgan says that's what the digital magazines are meant to do. [6:22] Morgan says print is not necessarily the way that everybody consumes things nowadays, so you've got to be where everybody's attention is, and that's what we're trying to do. [6:40] The Marquee article in the Q2 digital edition is Hilary's coverage of the 2026 hurricane season outlook. Hilary is well-versed in hurricane preparedness and seasonal outlooks. Hilary says this year, a lot of the forecasts are calling for a below-average season. [7:26] This year, Hilary focused on factors that will make the season different. She focused on macroeconomic volatility, geopolitical instability, and U.S. Federal budget cuts as some of the biggest complications this year that are making a fragile and challenging recovery landscape. [8:03] Hilary says we talk about increased prices in disaster materials, preparation materials, supply problems, and a Federal support system characterized by defunding or dysfunction, and what that means for risk managers tasked with hurricane preparation or recovery. [8:43] Hilary says, looking beyond the forecast, it's important to assess how your resilience strategy is going to hold up in practice. Even a single landfall is going to be more expensive, potentially. The cost may be higher than ever. Response materials are 40% more expensive. [9:28] Justin says we had a risk engineer from Global Risk Consultants on the show recently, talking about the physical preparations, 48 hours, 36 hours, and 24 hours before an impact. [9:56] Hilary says, between materials shortages and price increases, the supply chain is potentially going to be a huge problem for disaster preparation and responses. Getting things is difficult with the Strait of Hormuz closed. People are seeing it across industries and materials. [10:22] Some response materials are also going to be more expensive because of the increased cost of oil. Hilary found that interesting when reporting the piece. Generator fuel is drastically more expensive than it has been. [10:43] It's a best practice to have 72 hours' worth per generator on site, if you're in a high-risk area. [11:55] Materials that require petrochemical input include plywood and structural lumber. Boarding your windows is going to be more expensive, if you can get it. Transport costs are going to be drastically higher. [11:11] Heavy-duty plastic sheeting is a petrochemical-related product. Some products also use by-products of the crude oil production: polymers, petroleum derivatives, and plastics, like rubber seals. All of those will be more expensive as crude oil fluctuates. [11:40] Morgan says you have to prepare for increased costs. You may be underinsured for the costs of materials you may have insured for in the beginning. Be aware of increased costs and do what you can to prepare, whether by increasing coverage or buying more in bulk. [12:10] If you're going to face increased costs, the more you do beforehand to offset those costs is probably for the better. Hilary says she put together 10 detailed and useful tips. One thing that she bumped up the list is to revisit your insurance values and policy limits. [12:40] Hilary thinks the risk of underinsurance is worth underscoring this year. It is going to be drastically more expensive to rebuild. Make sure you have the coverage you need to cover those expenses and the expenses of potentially needing to relocate when things are closed. [12:56] Car parts are drastically more expensive, so if you operate fleets, it's worth noting that those metals are delayed and pricier because of tariffs and supply chain problems. [13:11] Hilary says it's also worth noting that we had Tropical Storm Arthur last week. It never reached hurricane strength, but it still managed to do four to six billion dollars in damage, according to initial estimates from AccuWeather. [13:27] Tropical Storm Arthur hit the Gulf Coast and did a lot of damage in terms of business interruption, delayed flights, and extended power outages. In terms of business continuity, it doesn't need to be a hurricane to do a tremendous amount of damage. [13:47] AccuWeather says the hurricane classification system is solely based on wind speed. Wind does not do as much damage as water. Storm surge, inland flooding, and water damage are not reflected in hurricane classification. We shouldn't just be concerned about hurricanes. [14:21] The peril and the need for preparation are just as dramatic for other storms. [14:28] Morgan notes that the storm season started on June 1st, and we had a billion-dollar potential damage storm within a week or so. Hilary says it's one of the earliest we've seen. [14:46] Morgan says they're usually more in the fall. In some years, we've seen tropical storms before the season. Storms are not necessarily confined to the Atlantic Coast. There are Pacific storms to take into account. [15:18] Morgan learned about Pacific storms from Hilary. In between Hilary's article drafts, there were three Pacific hurricanes that formed, so she had to update the story. The Super El Niño is the climate pattern that creates these storms in the Eastern Pacific.  [15:47] With the Super El Niño, you get more activity in the Eastern Pacific and less in the Atlantic because of warmer waters in the Pacific and more Trade Winds in the Atlantic that act to break up storm formation. [16:05] Parts of Central America, Mexico, and the West Coast are going to be at increased risk. Hawaii, as well. Morgan says one of the more impactful storms on the Pacific was named Hilary in 2023. Hilary was a billion-dollar storm that killed three people. [17:21] A Quick Break! There are so many other wonderful RIMS events coming up in 2026. The Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference will be held from July 28th through August 1st at the lovely Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida. A link to the event is in this episode's show notes. [17:40] Register now for the Second Annual RIMS Texas Regional Conference, which will be held from August 10th through 12th at the Grand Hyatt on the San Antonio River Walk. [17:51] The 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum will return to the Old Post Office on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org for more information. [18:01] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is live, and registration is open. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [18:18] Save the dates October 18th through the 21st. We will be in Quebec City to celebrate the 50th Live RIMS Canada Conference. Booth sales are open, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Advance registration is open now. [18:35] Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, hosted by National Conference Committee Chair, Aaron Lukoni. [18:50] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration opens in July. [19:01] Be on the lookout for an announcement about submissions for the RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026.  [19:12] Let's Return to Our Interview with RIMS Risk Management Magazine's Hilary Tuttle and Morgan O'Rourke! [19:31] Justin says artificial intelligence is on people's minds. It's evolved into a data governance and operational risk challenge. [19:52] Morgan's first reaction concerning AI is, "What else can we say about this?" There is a little bit of burnout about AI. Hilary says we get so many articles. Morgan says there does need to be attention paid. What are your AI use policies? Are your employees introducing risk with AI?  [20:42] Morgan says there was a cybersecurity survey cited in the issue. The biggest risks they are seeing are misinformation and disinformation. IT people don't consider themselves or their companies prepared to identify those risks across the board. Justin quotes that ISACA poll. [21:45] Hilary says you're seeing a lot of shadowy AI use; a lot of unlicensed and unsanctioned use. If your company allows you to use Copilot, but you're using ChatGPT and Gemini, that's unsanctioned use. [22:15] Morgan says dropping an entire report in that might be proprietary information, to distill that into a public environment; not just opening the program, but what you're putting into it, may be stuff that no one would want out. [22:31] Hilary says a recent study showed that 90% of organizations have employees who regularly use personal AI tools at work. Forty percent of companies have bought official subscriptions to AI services because they get different privacy protections than free versions. [22:51] Fifty percent of companies are running on shadow AI. They're either letting employees foot the bill by using personal subscriptions or using a free mode, and that's a disaster. One of the things a lot of organizations aren't thinking about is the cost of subscriptions and tokens. [23:10] A lot of companies that are starting to adopt AI at a large scale and are footing that bill are running into astoundingly large bills for these services and not factoring in that it is not free computing power. It is not a free tool. [23:28] Now that some of these companies are going IPO, if tools are free, they're not going to stay free. Morgan says, it's one of those things that, although it's not necessarily something you want to hear for the fifteenth time, it doesn't mean you shouldn't be doing something about it. [24:03] Hilary adds that hidden costs are a big thing people aren't thinking about. People are thinking about governance, which is incredibly important. The market for that is also booming. People have an interest in making you afraid of it, as well as selling it to you in the first place. [24:22] Hilary says, the governance market is going from $200+ million two years ago to an estimated three or four billion dollars by 2037. It's a huge industry to make you dependent on AI and to charge you to govern it or make it safer. [24:43] Hillary says we're seeing studies that companies have made huge investments in AI, and are not seeing an ROI. A recent study showed that 5% of organizations have had transformative ROIs. The other 95% said there is zero measurable impact on Profit & Loss, if not a net negative. [25:10] Hilary says one CEO said that unless it's for coding specifically, we're not going to get monetary value whatsoever out of AI. A lot of companies that have fired people are starting to reverse course really quickly. [25:24] Hilary says companies that make AI are walking back a lot of their claims about how transformative it's going to be. They had said there would be a job apocalypse because widespread job automation would be so easy. They're walking that claim back. [25:47] The COO of Uber said that gains in productivity were absolutely nothing compared to the increased AI-related expenses they are experiencing. They're walking back a lot of their investment. [25:58] The former Chief of AI at Microsoft said that employees default to automating tasks that they dislike, rather than ones that create value. Morgan says it speaks to being practical about what you're going to get out of it, as opposed to it being a magic button to press. [26:28] Morgan says that in the early going of anything, there's a spike of promise and then reality kicks in. AI is not going to be tossed aside. Hilary says there's a hype bubble around AI, that AI is for everything, and that AI would replace everyone. Companies are laying off. [26:59] Hilary says last year, 125,000 tech workers lost their jobs. In 2026 through June, already 120,000 tech workers have lost jobs. We are seeing an overinflated promise of what AI is going to be. People are slowly beginning to realize AI is to augment employees, not replace them. [27:25] Morgan says there's a push for "the human in the loop." People have come to recognize that we can't leave people out of this, if only to check the accuracy of results. You can't replace workers because there's stuff that the AI can't do. [27:42] Morgan says AI is always going to tell you what you want to hear. It's going to give you stuff that's already out there. It's not giving you new information; it's just distilling it differently. [27:55] Hilary says there's an important core competency people need to be developing now. Taking a quick look at a thing and saying it makes sense is not an adequate amount of oversight to provide for things you're using AI for, particularly as you start using it more and more. [28:14] AI is structured to give you things it thinks you want, or to predict what you would do. The results may seem well-written, but you must pay attention to what's in it and whether it makes sense. [28:33] Hilary says some people submit stories to RIMS Risk Management Magazine that simply restate things; they don't explore ideas. With AI, don't just look to approve it; look to assess it and analyze what it is doing before you put it forward. [29:14] Hilary says, to be very clear, RIMS Risk Management Magazine does not accept articles that are written by AI. When it comes to articles about AI, they've seen just about everything. [30:11] Morgan says he would probably be interested in practical use cases that are not promotional, if somebody found some success using AI, that fellow risk professionals could benefit from, as well, and not something so proprietary that it only works for their company. [30:26] Morgan says it should be something like where AI might be able to help risk managers in general. A lot of people are using AI for different things. It's not about the only best practice, but helping the magazine establish a list of best practices for AI in the risk process. [30:50] Hilary says it's also helpful to get articles that have practical guidance on what people are using that is useful in terms of governance. How are they crafting effective policies? [31:01] How are they working to train their workforce on best practices so they're using AI responsibly and getting the most out of it? How are they exploring the ideas of customization, if that is something their company is doing in-house? Practical articles. [31:17] Hilary says she is seeing a lot of articles on legal exposure and how that is shaping up since all of the case law is so nascent. What are the exposures? What are the liabilities other organizations are learning in real time that you can start guarding against? [31:35] Morgan says there are a lot of cases working through without a lot of precedent. Some of these cases will become precedents. Four years ago, everyone was talking about basic, general risks. Now we are talking about specific risks of real applications. [32:04] Hilary says there is interest in the costs of AI. That's underexplored and would be interesting to read about. Are companies seeing that it's having impacts they haven't anticipated? Every prompt you give to ChatGPT, even 'thank you," is a payment to OpenAI. [32:54] Hilary says a study showed that 80% of people are saying "please" and "thank you" to the AI because they don't want to make it angry; 18% are doing it because they say it's just the right thing to do. Hilary puts "thank you" at the end of a prompt, so it's not an extra prompt. [33:22] Hilary says, some AI platforms perform better when you talk to them politely. ChatGPT will give you more coherent, nicer, and polished answers if your input is polite. Morgan refers to the Terminator movies. Hilary says, You want to be polite, but you don't want to be empowering. [34:02] Hilary says, in a video from the American Psychological Association, a professor from Michigan State talked about the underappreciated problem with AI, that if you automate the easy parts of your job, then 100% of your job is the hard parts, a guaranteed ticket to burnout. [34:39] You've made the easy wins and the low-level stuff that your brain needs to recover, a part of your job that you don't get to do. You don't get those bits. Everything is complicated, difficult, and exhausting. That's not how the brain is designed to function. [35:00] Morgan says, We don't want AI to do the fun or easy stuff. Hilary says, Think of a call center. If it's a simple thing, like "What time do you open?", or "Do I have a warranty?", AI can close them easily. That leaves you with a furious customer yelling at you for 20 minutes. [35:25] If that's all you do, all day, every day, what is your life going to be like? Then you start putting things on hold because you need a second. If your goal was efficiency, you're not making it more efficient; you're adding more buffer time because you can't handle that all the time. [35:59] Another Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future Gala 2026 will be held on September 17th in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria. This year, Spencer will honor Sierra Signorelli of Zurich and our recent guest, Marya Propis of RT Specialty. [36:19] A link to the Gala is in this episode's show notes. [36:21] We have reached the deadline for the Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus submissions. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [36:37] General Grants are open, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [36:48] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [36:56] Let's Conclude Our Interview with Morgan O'Rourke and Hilary Tuttle of RIMS Sisk Management Magazine! [37:09] Morgan and Hilary have released the Q2 Digital Issue of RIMS Risk Management Magazine. There's an article about red teaming. Morgan says Red teaming is conducting a crisis simulation. You have a team that is the adversary, challenging your assumptions and plans. [38:04] Hilary says they are immersive exercises that involve some form of offense and defense. It's basically wargaming. [39:10] The feature on reputation red teaming suggests that organizations need to prepare for the first 48 hours. In a crisis, it's the first 48 hours of the crisis as much as the crisis itself. [39:40] Morgan says social media is going to amplify the impact of a crisis immediately. Consider the knee-jerk reactions you see online to anything that's happening. If your company loses control of the narrative, people are telling a story that isn't your story and isn't accurate.  [39:55] Morgan says there was a story that Jeff Bezos had said that we should be using water for AI purposes rather than human consumption because AI will solve more problems. But Jeff Bezos never said that. Social media amplifies something before people question its validity. [40:37] Morgan says we're in an environment where "crazy," more often than not, sounds possible. Hilary says social media is a force multiplier for a lot, particularly when there are zero content moderation controls, leading to misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech. [41:04] Morgan points out that even with moderation, something can be put up and seen before it's moderated. The Bezos story is on Snopes that it's not true, but how many people follow up a story like that after they see the headline? They might not know where they saw it. [41:34] The point of throwing these reputation red teaming exercises together is to acknowledge the fact that not only do you need a plan, but the plan has to be in place to be able to move quickly. [41:44] When it comes to a crisis that happens within your organization, one of the biggest parts of it is the reputation elements. People run with it, "Not only is this a bad thing an organization did, or a questionable thing, but they're terrible for it and irredeemable." [42:04] If you can't put out a statement in the first 12 hours after something happens, because you weren't ready for it, that means you entirely miss out on any opportunity to correct that misinformation and be a part of the narrative that actually steers the conversation. [42:30] Morgan speaks about attention spans. People see a headline and then move on to the next headline. Your first impression may be their only impression. Act quickly. Have the people in place and the plans in place. The exercise is for people to poke holes in your plan. [42:59] Justin says it's a good article, and the author, Ted Skinner, gives you actionable takeaways. Morgan likes the article but had not heard of red teaming. [44:05] Hilary says red teaming is very common in cybersecurity. This is the first time they have run across it in other applications. [44:48] Justin brings up human behavior. It's in the Q2 issue. It permeates every risk. You can't just let AI do your job for you; you have to put a human perspective and input into it. Human behavior impacts employee misconduct. There was an article on it in the RIMS Weekend Read. [45:17] Employee misconduct is on the minds of risk professionals and executives. [45:27] Morgan says culture is a good stopgap measure to have. A risk manager can't be everywhere at once. If your organization has a risk-aware culture, it can stand in for you when you're not around. If everyone's aware of risk, you don't have to be the only person watching. [46:02] Hilary says culture is your sunscreen. It's your everyday, it's your automatic. It's the thing that you need to do to prevent the majority of photoaging and skin cancer. Some of the more subject-specific areas are your serums to spot treat your hyperpigmentation and redness. [46:21] It depends on what your specific skin is like. Are you focusing on wrinkles? Are you adding antioxidants? The sunscreen is the thing you need every day, as it covers the vast majority of problems. [47:05] Morgan says the human element is always necessary to interweave into all of this because it's one of the things you can control. You can't control geopolitical events or storms, but you can control whether or not you put the sunscreen on. [47:25] You can control whether or not you have plans in place for any disaster. That's what allows you to sleep at night. You can do something in an environment where it feels like nothing can be done. That can get overwhelming. [47:42] Hilary says part of overcoming that overwhelm is the empowerment that comes with educating yourself and doing the work. You can't control geopolitical risk. What does that mean for your organization? What does that mean for your cost of materials? [48:06] It takes time, and it's not glamorous to look up how much asphalt we use in a year. The stuff that keeps all the gravel together in asphalt is a by-product of oil production, and drastically increases in price. What does it mean if your supply chain is going to be drastically delayed? [48:33] Those are the ways you can empower yourself and make a difference within your organization with some of these big, ephemeral risks. You need to think, What does this mean for us? [48:49] Hilary says one of the things we evaluate with our goals and the single most common edit note that I give on submitted articles, is "So, what? Yes, that is a risk. What does it mean for you? What do you do about it? What consequence does this have for your organization?" [49:20] Those questions are the distinctions between an article I read and an article I publish. Those are the distinctions between a risk manager who is informed and a risk manager who is empowered. [49:55] Justin asks, based on the Q2 issue of RIMS Risk Management Magazine, and on what they heard and saw at RISKWORLD 2026, what actions should risk managers take before the end of 2026? [50:12] Morgan says it depends on where you come from and understanding where risks exist, for you, and breaking it down to the things you can control, looking at where all these big-picture things intersect your business. [50:33] That comes down to strengthening your fundamental risk management practices to make sure you don't lose sight of the basics. [50:47] There is some talk of the property insurance market softening. That may give you more funds to invest in training or in infrastructure improvements. At least, reassess your policy's terms and conditions and see if you might take advantage of pricing. [51:12] Those are the fundamentals of risk management. In a time when everything is crazy, when it's a polycrisis environment, those are the things you're going to have to do; otherwise, it will get too crazy to look at all the big stuff. [51:34] Hilary agrees. Focus on localized impacts, whether it's the impact of the supply chain disruption on your business, or a storm, or inflation, and also, work on your skill set, learning to have a critical eye when it comes to how and if you're using AI, and what it's being used for. [52:00] Hilary says there's a 56% wage premium for workers with AI skills, according to PWC. A lot of self-improvement and educational things are critical to doing your job well now, but they also set you up to be more prepared career-wise. [52:16] Hillary touches on thinking about what some of these impacts do to your workforce. AI is a tremendously stressful and confusing one for your workforce, so redirecting some money into training programs is a great option. You'll have a better workforce, and they'll feel better. [52:41] Studies show that the more training you offer, the less resistance you get when it comes to tool integration, and the better outcomes. [52:51] When it comes to storm season, you're dealing with a standing inflation, but so are your workers. If they can't afford plywood to board up their houses, that's also a problem. If they are displaced, you have a displaced workforce, and that means business interruption. [53:07] What can you do to assist? Is that ordering things in bulk, so you have some purchasing power to help them obtain supplies? Is that providing emergency kits so they are prepared at home, and you have a more prepared workforce that comes back to work sooner? [53:28] Think small when the big stuff is a little too big. [53:41] Morgan says, the other side of the coin is to avoid getting distracted by headlines that maybe don't have as much relevance. Educate yourself to know what technology works for you. If you just take things on faith, that may not be fit for purpose for you. [54:14] Hilary says a wait-and-see approach with a lot of emerging technology is proven to be the best course of action, and Hilary recommends it. Focus on augmenting employees, not replacing them. [54:36] According to Gartner, 50% of AI layoffs are going to be reversed by 2027. A lot of people who acted fast and cut people because they overestimated the impact of AI are going to be hiring those people back, and probably for more money, not to mention retraining costs. [55:02] Some people are calling it a layoff boomerang. It's coming back. Those who were not overly hasty are the ones who will fare better in the long run. That's an important lesson to keep in mind when it comes to making some of these decisions, going forward. [55:28] Morgan says, nobody would have said we're going to have a war that's going to dominate all the headlines. Hilary says, if you told me there was going to be a war, Iran wouldn't have been my first guess. [55:42] Morgan says, We're starting storm season. We're anticipating it being a mellow storm season. It doesn't mean it will be. It's the nature of the game that there are a lot of unanticipated things. [55:57] Hilary says a dry hurricane season comes with increased dryness, which means increased wildfire risk. It's always something. It's either flooding or it's burning. Which you prefer is largely subjective. [56:24] Morgan says it's one of those years where it's tough to predict anything, because every day it's something new, which is what keeps risk management interesting. Hilary agrees. Morgan says he's still interested. [56:49] Justin says, It's been great to have you rejoin us. It's always fun! These are some of my favorite episodes to produce. Everyone, go to RMMagazine.com. RIMS members get access to the "turn the page" edition, but anyone can view a lot of the articles online. [57:11] The Awards issue is also at RMMagazine.com and RIMS.org/Awards. There's a listing of the folks who won, as well as links to the issue itself, where you can read more about those individuals. Learn editorial guidelines for contributing articles at RMMagazine.com/Contribute. [57:39] Hilary says There are also our Topics pages, if you want any subject-specific coverage. It's a great way to navigate within the website. Natural disaster things don't vary that wildly, year to year, when it comes to preparation best practices. [57:58] In submitting article pitches, keep in mind that Hilary will ask, "So what?" If you're submitting something, ask yourself that. So what? Why should somebody care to read this? [58:29] Justin says, Look at her Hurricane Outlook, and the Red Teaming article for good examples of what we're looking for. The Hurricane Outlook is far more in-depth than what we're expecting from the typical outside contributor, but it should give you a good starting point. 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Bless you, dear listener! You could have spent your day surfing the net and in doing so, turned a blind eye to this episode, But instead, you're sitting there, like the cat got your tongue, about to listen to a very special episode of an Old Timey Podcast!We predict that at the end of this episode, you'll say I wish Kristin would have spilled the beans on other idioms and their origin stories! In fact, I'd pay through the nose to hear more of these delightful tales, but alas, she must have had a deadline to meet.Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: “The origins of 21 common phrases,” by Nicholas C. Rossis for StoryEmpire.com“7 everyday English idioms and where they come from,” by Kate Lohnes for Britannica“The real stories behind 7 everyday expressions,” by Megan Willett-Wei for Business Insider“Admiral Nelson's defiance inspired the saying ‘to turn a blind eye,” by Cecilia Bogaard for AncientOrigins.net“Central New York woman becomes a ‘Final Jeopardy!' answer,” by Geoff Herbert for The Post-Standard“Internet group honors pioneering CNY librarian,” by Marnie Eisenstadt for The Post-Standard“The curious – and creepy – origins of ‘cat got  your tongue?'” for History.com“A reporter said ‘screw the pooch' on Face The Nation. Where does that phrase come from?” by Ben Zimmer for Slate.com“Buried Alive: Inside the 19th century panic over premature burial,” by Christopher Klein for History.com “I just learned why we say ‘spill the beans' and I would never have guessed,” by Amy Glover for Huffpost“Why pay through the nose?” by Anatoly Liberman for OUPblog“It's the bee's knees; or, the entomology and etymology of ‘the bee's knees',” by Mike Cassidy for The Marietta Traveler“This legendary bartender served Hemingway and aided the resistance against the nazis,” by Alexis Ferenczi for Vice.com“Why do we say ‘bless you' when someone sneezes?” by Barbara Mikkelson for Snopes.comAre you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Barry, Abigail, and special guest Kim Nyborg discuss Fruitcakes by Jimmy Buffett and sample Sour Lemon Lime, Sour Cranberry, and Sour Cherry Pineapple from Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. in Charleston, South Carolina.Barry and Kim both have key memories involving Why Don't We Get Drunk; it was the song that really made Barry understand the extent of Buffett's influence in Florida, and it was the first song Kim ever remembers singing!Abigail's first memories of Jimmy Buffett were of The Parakeet Album - Songs of Jimmy Buffett, a collection of family-friendly Buffett songs sung by students at the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville, Tennessee.Abigail shouted out the backup singers in Jimmy's Coral Reefer Band, known as the Reeferettes. Although Nicolette Larson was never an official member of the Coral Reefer Band, she appeared on three Buffett albums (including Fruitcakes!) and is considered an honorary Coral Reefer. We played a snippet of her most famous song, Lotta Love. We've previously spoken about Nicolette Larson in the context of her guest appearance in The Creature From the Tub from Andrew Gold's Halloween Howls: Fun and Scary Music; in fact, she and Gold were briefly engaged in the early 1980s, over a decade before the release of Halloween Howls! Listen to our review of Halloween Howls, Halloween Hops (Andrew Gold and Aardwolf Brewing).Harpoon Brewery in Boston, Massachusetts, seems to have done the most collaborating with Dunkin' Donuts over the years. However, Abigail's claim of donut-chain-branded lube has been debunked by Snopes.Buffett covered The Kinks' Sunny Afternoon, which shares with Taxman by The Beatles and Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones a common theme in 60s and 70s British rock: the exorbitant taxes musicians faced in the UK, leading many to become “tax exiles.”Buffett covered She's Got You, originally written (as He's Got You) by Hank Cochran and made famous by Patsy Cline. Buffett paid tribute to both versions by switching between different gendered pronouns throughout the song.Up next… I've Got My Own Album to Do by Ronnie WoodJingles are by our friend Pete Coe.Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition.Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic!Leave us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | YouTube | Substack | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox | Beer Media Group

A young German herdsman draws crowds while preaching about the evils of the nobility and the clergy and a new world where goods and land are shared. In hindsight, he is offering the elites of the Holy Roman Empire a warning about the near future, but will they listen?Sources:The German Peasants' War: A History in Documents, eds. Tom Scott and Bob Scribner (Humanities Press International, Inc., 1991).Peters, Margaret E. "Government Finance and Imposition of Serfdom After the Black Death." European Review of Economic History 27.2 (2023): 149-173.Roper, Lyndal. Summer of Fire and Blood: The German Peasants' War (Basic Books, 2025).Wazer, Caroline. "Medieval Peasants Only Worked 150 Days Due to 'Frequent, Mandatory' Holidays?" Snopes.com (August 31, 2024). Last accessed: 3/28/2026. Wunderli, Richard. Peasant Fires: The Drummer of Niklashausen (Indiana University Press, 1992).Support this project: turningmodern.com/support

In 1984, George Orwell wrote, “Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.”The New York Times is no longer free to say what is true. They are compelled to lie either by their newfound fundamentalism, fear of their readers and subscribers, or pressure from the strident activists who police thought and speech in our New Woke Order. We can't let them get away with it. Not this time. The SuspectIt looks like a real headline - a search for the truth. So far, so good. But a few paragraphs in, and it's clear that the New York Times has crossed the Rubicon:On Tuesday afternoon, Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, grabbed two firearms from her home and, the authorities in British Columbia said, killed her mother and 11-year-old brother. Then she traveled a mile to the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and killed five students and one educator before turning her weapon on herself.The mass shooting, which also left two children injured with gunshot wounds, has sent shock waves across Canada, where such violence is rare, and has devastated the small rural community of 2,400 people.Her home? She traveled? Before turning her weapon on herself? Was the shooter a woman? If so, wouldn't that be the lead? After all, it's rare for any woman to be pulled into violence online, let alone go on a shooting spree. Sure, there was Audrey Hale out in Tennessee, but according to the Times, she wasn't even a SHE. Back in 2023, they awkwardly opted out of using any pronoun to describe Hale, adding this to their story:But by 2025, when Hale was no longer the only one, they made the decision to use preferred pronouns, yes, even in the wake of a horrific shooting like the one in Minneapolis that, as with Audrey Hale, massacred children.Using that logic, we'd have no choice but to conclude that two women had committed these acts of violence in Minneapolis and now, in Canada, while one male went on a shooting spree in Tennessee. Make it make sense, New York Times. What we're really talking about here is three transgender shooters who targeted children. Robin Westman himself was obsessed with them:If the latest school shooter in Tumblr Ridge targeted and killed children and was also transgender, you'd think that there might be something, anything that the Times could offer its readers instead of lying that the shooter was female. No, the shooter was male. And it matters. The truth matters. Biological reality matters especially when we're talking about criminal profiling.It wasn't just the New York Times, either, though they set the standard. It was CNN, too. The suspect in Canada's Tumbler Ridge mass shooting posted about guns and hunting on her YouTube channel and appeared to have written about her struggles with mental health online, according to social media posts.And the AP:“Cis White Men” No MoreThese white male shooters are given an extra layer of protection just by declaring themselves trans. The formerly hated “cis white males” are magically transformed into women and become the center of attention, treated with sympathy, and are, above all, forgiven almost everything.Look no further than the New York Times to see how they've decided that the only demographic to fear is white men.If any shooter who hailed from the Right went on a rampage and killed kids, it would be the biggest story in the world for weeks, if not months. Everyone would have a convenient receptacle for their rage. Ah, but here, with their most protected, elevated, marginalized group responsible, they must divert that empathy and call a mass murderer a “she.”Then bend over backwards to ensure no one demonizes this specific group, even if an obvious pattern is emerging, as the Times writes:In the aftermath of the shooting, there has also been a focus on Ms. Van Rootselaar's gender identity, at a time when transgender issues have become a socially polarizing force.In a handful of high-profile shootings in the United States in recent years, the perpetrator has been wrongly identified as transgender on message boards and social media, including in the assassination last year of Charlie Kirk.Fewer than 1 in 1,000 mass shooters over the past decade have been identified as transgender, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research group that tracks gun violence in the United States using police reports. The group defines a mass shooting as one in which four or more victims were shot or killed.Tyler Robinson might not have been transgender himself, but he fits the pattern regardless. He was, by all accounts, avenging the pain and suffering of his “trans-furry lover” and wanted to silence Charlie Kirk, who, he said, “spread too much hate,” and it could “not be negotiated down.” Even if this odd new type of killer does not represent real transgender people overall, it represents a new kind of influencer—a hybrid of social justice extremism, self-pity, and fringe losers who want Columbine-level fame. And online, they're getting it.It's not the job of the New York Times to police the Right. It's not their job to do the bidding of Left-wing activists either. It's their job to tell the truth, and in this story, they did not tell the truth about any of these three prominent cases of transgender shooters slaughtering children, choosing instead to use their preferred pronouns. Telling the truth is a dirty job, and it takes someone bold to get that job done. It takes someone like Bridget Phetasy, who does not hold back (full video here): Girl, Boy, Son, DaughterImagine your child has just been shot by a psychotic madman, and in the wake of that murder, as you hold the limp body of your precious son or daughter, you have to then grapple with whether or not to misgender the shooter. That is the absurd reality of the times we're now living through at the hands of the Left.When bodies are identified, we identify them by their biological sex and don't ask anyone how they prefer to be addressed. So why would the New York Times and other outlets play this ugly game? Why? Using preferred pronouns out of politeness in certain situations is one thing. But using them to refer to extreme acts of violence? No. Say what is true. A man raped a woman. A man assaulted a woman. A man massacred children. Do not lie to us about something so important. If a woman did it, as with Audrey Hale, tell us that. We don't care how she identifies. We care that her victims were children and that it was extremely rare for a woman to commit these crimes, unless, of course, you understand she was pretending to be a man, which itself is a story.Only a movement rooted deeply in narcissistic tendencies would divert empathy away from the murdered children to protect the sensitive feelings of transgender people. It is perhaps the height of irony that the Left has abandoned its protection of children entirely while chasing this fast-moving contagion. What has been done to children on their watch is horrific. They've had their breasts amputated. They've been castrated. They've been rendered broken and infertile, dealing with health complications for life. And all for what? Utopia? Does utopia also include covering up the crimes of vicious psychopaths on shooting sprees? Softening them with preferred pronouns to garner sympathy? Oh, New York Times, how the mighty have fallen.Your Lying EyesAlmost nothing we read or see online can be trusted. This image, for instance, has made the rounds but is not the Tumbler Ridge Shooter. And yet, when you head to Snopes to read up on it, this is the correction:On Feb. 10 2026, an 18-year-old Canadian woman shot and killed her mother and stepbrother at their home before heading to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and killing at least six more as of Feb. 12, 2026, and injuring dozens of others. Of course, it's wrong that this false image was splashed all over the internet and that this person, according to Snopes, is now afraid to go outside. But now we need a Snopes to correct Snopes and tell us the truth about the shooter's gender.And besides, any child knows that's not a woman in the photo, and any reasonable person knows the man who shot those kids in Canada is also not a woman, including the victims who survived and the parents. How long are we going to play this game?Is there any middle ground here? Is there any way to accept that there are transgender people and they should be treated with respect, while also understanding that there is no such thing as transgender people, not really, and that everyone is just kind of pretending? What divides America now, the war we seem to be fighting, is for reality itself. One side is devoted to the oppressor/oppressed mindset, which tells them that ICE is the Gestapo, Trump is Hitler, no humans are illegal on stolen land, and trans women are women. The other side believes in mass deportations, voter ID, and that there are only two sexes. Should we be that surprised that the Republicans took all three branches in 2024?There is such a thing as the truth. And the truth is most definitely not that a woman “traveled a mile to the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and killed five students and one educator before turning her weapon on herself.” That is the side that is lying. Meet the new influencer: the violent warrior for social justice. To understand this phenomenon of the rise of the trans mass shooter who seeks to do maximum damage by killing children, we have to first travel back to 1999, after Columbine. It wasn't just the shooting itself, but how it was covered. The 24-hour news cycle became popular after the OJ Simpson case, just before the rise of the internet and, with it, instant notoriety that could travel across the world in minutes.Mass shooters feel victimized by society and want to do maximum damage as a form of revenge. The worst of the worst was Adam Lanza, whom many of the subsequent shooters see as a star because he inflicted maximum damage by killing the most children. That is the thrill they're seeking.But we must also look at the effects of the internet —especially social media —on the teenage brain—specifically, the male brain — as whole generations come of age online. It can't be a coincidence that so many of the mass shooters and assassins, from Mathew David Crooks and Tyler Robinson to Robin Westman and Jesse Van Rootselaar, were radicalized right around 2020, during lockdowns. Van Rootselaar began to believe he was trans around that time. It wasn't long after that that his head was filled with violent fantasies, as it is with almost all of these shooters.The rise of transgender ideology can also be tracked alongside social media, not coming into prominence until right around 2012, as Critical Race Theory began to hit schools and universities, and the oppressor/oppressed mindset took hold, and internet users began living double lives - their real lives and their avatar lives. Many white girls sought refuge in becoming trans as a way out, but also as a way to have a protective status for their online avatars.For young men who already felt disconnected and abandoned amid the Great Feminization and Great Awokening, with increasing isolation and lots of attention directed at anyone who chooses to transition, we begin to see a new hybrid - a violent shooter with transgender leanings, merged with anime, furries, and other online fetishized genres. Violence is on the rise on the Left. We can see it everywhere. But this particular brand of violence, killing kids for notoriety, is specific to this odd new hybrid emerging online. Like this video posted five years ago, "Trans Girls Need Guns," an extreme reaction to what they believe is the transphobic Right and MAGA, that there is a “trans genocide” in progress, and they need to arm themselves and seek revenge. Little Pig, Little Pig let me inI'm gonna make a rug out of your skinI'm hunting you down like you've done our worldI'm hunting you down like you've done our girlsThis ain't another witch hunt, ain't another lieWe're gonna burn down every last pig styYou heard it right here and you heard it here firstEvery dead queer leaves behind a curseTrans Girls Need Guns!Bigger than the ones we were assigned toTrans Girls Need Guns!Keep a knife to the thigh in case you gotta slice throughTrans Girls Need Guns!Burn the cis at the stake if they try and stab a stake through youTake them to the gallows, unveil the guillotineIt's the only accountability they've ever seenThey kill us in the streets, desecrated by their lawsNow we have the numbers and we have the clawsLittle pig, Little Pig so full of sinMy boot's gonna kick your face right inYou weren't so sweet & you didn't play niceWe are the cats and now you're the miceTrans Girls Need Guns!Burn the cis at the stake if they try and stab a stake through youGet an extra piece for an enby & a trans boy too!Understanding, let alone stopping, mass shooters has plagued our society since Columbine. It isn't getting any better. It seems that almost every day, someone is opening fire somewhere. What makes these cases unique is not so much that they're transgender but that, because they are transgender, the legacy media will offer a layer of protection to prioritize their fragile feelings over the deaths of even children.We must speak the truth about who they are, what they are, and where they are. Otherwise, there will be more of them. More psychopaths looking for infamy and more dead children. By now, we can't deny what is happening anymore. We need responsible journalists to dig into it and help the public better understand what's going on.Unfortunately, that's not the AP, Reuters, the BBC, CNN, and certainly not the New York Times.// This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

In March of 2015, Denise Huskins was kidnapped, drugged, sexually assaulted, and held for 48 hours. When she was released, police called it a hoax and demanded that she apologize for wasting resources. The media dubbed it the "Gone Girl" case and death threats started flooding in. Except it wasn't a hoax at all. It was a Harvard-educated serial rapist named Matthew Muller who'd been terrorizing California for years. In this episode, we'll go through the kidnapping, the police misconduct that revictimized the survivors, Detective Misty Carausu's brilliant investigative work that finally caught Muller, and how Denise and Aaron turned trauma into national advocacy. From victims to suspects to survivors...their story changed how law enforcement handles sexual assault cases across America.For Survivors of Sexual Violence:- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)- RAINN Online Chat:https://hotline.rainn.org/online- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741- National Sexual Violence Resource Center:https://www.nsvrc.org/For Victims of Police Misconduct:- ACLU:https://www.aclu.org/- National Police Accountability Project:https://www.nlg-npap.org/- Innocence Project:https://innocenceproject.org/Mental Health Support:- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357- Psychology Today Therapist Finder:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapistsSources:San Francisco Chronicle (Henry K. Lee's Reporting):- https://www.sfchronicle.com/ (Search "Denise Huskins" for extensive archive)Major National News Outlets:- https://abcnews.go.com/ - https://www.nbcnews.com/ - https://www.cnn.com/ - https://www.nytimes.com/ - https://www.latimes.com/ - https://www.usatoday.com/ Bay Area Local News:- https://www.ktvu.com/ - https://www.kron4.com/ - https://www.mercurynews.com/ - https://www.sfgate.com/ - https://www.timesheraldonline.com/ People Magazine & Entertainment:- https://people.com/ (Search "Denise Huskins" for features)American Nightmare (2024):- https://www.netflix.com/title/81456520 "Victim F: From Crime Victims to Suspects to Survivors" (2021):- https://www.amazon.com/Victim-Crime-Victims-Suspects-Survivors/dp/1538720558Federal Court Case:- https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca - Case: USA v. Matthew Daniel Muller, Case No. 2:15-cr-00242-TLN- https://www.pacer.gov/ State Court Cases:- https://www.solano.courts.ca.gov/ - https://www.santaclaracourt.org/ - https://www.cc-courts.org/ Defamation Lawsuit:- Huskins v. City of Vallejo - Settled March 2018 for $2.5 millionDenise Huskins' Attorneys:- Doug Rappaport- https://www.rappaportlaw.com/ Aaron Quinn's Attorneys:- Daniel Russo- https://russoandrusso.com/ Law Enforcement Training:- The case is now taught at police academies nationwide- Featured in FBI training materials on sexual assault investigations- https://www.fbi.gov/services/training-academy Criminal History & Background:- https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ (Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator)- Search: Matthew Daniel Muller, Register Number: 04664-111California State Bar:- https://www.calbar.ca.gov/ - Search for Matthew Muller's disciplinary records and disbarmentYouTube:- https://www.youtube.com/@ABCNews - https://www.youtube.com/@DatelineNBC - https://www.youtube.com/@netflix 2015 News Archives:- https://www.newspapers.com/ - https://news.google.com/newspapers Articles Analyzing the Case:- https://www.vulture.com/ (Vulture - entertainment analysis)- https://www.rollingstone.com/ (Rolling Stone features)- https://www.vanityfair.com/ (Vanity Fair long-form)"Gone Girl" Film (2014):- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/ Denise & Aaron's Advocacy Work:- They've trained law enforcement agencies nationwide- Spoken at conferences on sexual assault investigation best practices- Worked with prosecutors on Muller's cold casesCalifornia Prosecutors' Recognition:- 2025: Named "Witnesses of the Year" by California prosecutors- https://www.cdaa.org/California District Attorneys Association:- https://www.cdaa.org/ (2025 Witnesses of the Year announcement)Snopes:- https://www.snopes.com/ (Search "Denise Huskins" for fact-checking)FBI Press Releases:- https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases (Search "Matthew Muller")U.S. Attorney's Office:- https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr (Press releases on Muller's prosecution)Vallejo Police 2021 Apology:- Issued by Chief Shawny Williams on August 25, 2021- Archived in news articles and official city records$2.5 Million Settlement (March 2018):- City of Vallejo settled defamation lawsuit- No admission of wrongdoing required by settlement terms- Covered extensively in news mediaDenise & Aaron's Media Appearances:- ABC News 20/20- Dateline NBC- Various podcast interviews- Law enforcement training events- Public policy panelsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official 

If you've ever thought:“I care deeply about what's happening in the world, but I'm terrified of saying the wrong thing and nuking my business”—this episode is for you.This episode is not a call for everyone to start posting infographics between launch emails. It's a reckoning with a harder question:What does it actually mean to operate from your values under capitalism—and what happens when you don't?First: let's talk about scroll rage (s/o @hottranslifecoach for coining this term)You know how road rage works? You're behind someone driving ten under the speed limit, you're swearing, spiraling, projecting. Then you pass them and it's a 92-year-old woman gripping the steering wheel for dear life. And you feel terrible.Social media is that—but no one ever passes the car.People don't know you. They don't know your context, your history, your lived experience, or what unprocessed trauma is showing up in a tiny bit of screen that can't possibly hold nuance. They just see a fragment and unload their nervous system onto it.This is the water we're all swimming in when we talk about “showing up consistently” online. Whether that's political, as a business owner, or to hopefully make your ex feel bad when you post a thirst trap. Scroll Rage is the offloading a troll has into that space that makes you feel like the 92-year old driver—like you're hanging on for dear life.An obvious reminder: Everything is political.Being a woman is political.Being white is political.Being chronically ill is political.Providing healthcare is political.Providing therapy is political.Running a business under capitalism is political.The question isn't whether your business is political.It's whether you're conscious about how.In this episode we discuss what it means to front your politics in business.Plus I give you some tea about how this played out for big companies who had a lot more money to throw around, and therefore a lot more to lose (and gain) by sharing their politics online.The point is not to make a case for performative ally ship (quite the contrary, as most of the research showed that if a brand seemed to be performing it negatively impacted sales) but more to explore how activism impacts capitalism…ya know, just for funnies.What the research actually showsA University of Arizona study on corporate sociopolitical activism analyzed hundreds of activism events across 150+ U.S. firms and found:* When a company's political stance aligned with its stakeholders, stock value increased (~0.7%)* When it misaligned, stock value dropped (~2.45%)* Sales followed the same pattern: alignment = growth, mismatch = declineTranslation:People don't punish values. They punish incoherence. But honestly—by a really nominal amount…Another 2025 study in the Journal of Business Research confirmed that:* Consumers are not a monolith* Political ideology shapes brand loyalty* Activism polarizes—but not randomlyYou don't lose “everyone.” You lose people who were never actually aligned with you in the first place.So… should you be political in your business?Here's the actual answer:* If your politics are integrated into why and how you work → yes, probably.* If your politics would actively prevent people from accessing essential care or services → maybe not front loaded in your marketing, but still privately of course.* If you're posting to look “on the right side” without education or action → absolutely not.* If your value is privacy and you do your activism offline → that is still a value.Being political doesn't mean being loud.It means being in integrity with yourself.A note on education and responsibilityHaving a take means doing the work.Paying educators. Reading. Learning. Being wrong and repairing.Not outsourcing your conscience to Instagram slides.Creators and educators I deeply respect who are POC and more qualified to teach you about social justice than I am:* Adrienne Maree Brown* Patrisse Cullors* Susanna Barkataki* Jenan Matari* Rachel Cargle* Blair ImaniThere is no excuse for being uninformed. There is grace for being in process.Final spicy truthStaying “neutral” in public while privately benefiting from systems of harm is still a political choice.People saying that their value is “protecting their nervous system” are not anyone I would hire to help me heal via way of spiritual bypassing.Resources Cited:Academic Sources (Politics & Consumer Behavior):* NBER Working Paper — The Musk Partisan Effect on Tesla Sales (2025). https://doi.org/10.3386/w34413* University of Arizona — The Price of Taking a Stance… https://news.arizona.edu/story/price-taking-stance-how-corporate-sociopolitical-activism-impacts-bottom-line* Journal of Marketing — Corporate Sociopolitical Activism and Firm Value https://doi.org/10.1177/0022242920937000* Journal of Marketing Research — Should Your Brand Pick a Side? https://doi.org/10.1177/0022243720947682News & Reported Impact:* Bud Light Boycott Effects Endure — Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/2024/07/18/bud-light-boycott-effects-endure-brand-drops-to-third/* Bud Light boycott impact summary — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Light_boycott* Did Starbucks Lose $12B from Boycotts? — Snopes. https://www.snopes.com/news/2023/12/07/starbucks-12-billion-loss-due-to-israel/* Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns — Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/business/ben-jerrys-co-founder-resigns-citing-loss-independence-under-unilever-2025-09-17/ This is a public episode. 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#WDRadio WEEK OF FEBRUARY 01, 2026==========HOUR ONE: It all started one night in June 2018. The screams coming from underneath the house. It was so intense, the homeowners simply abandoned the property. I'll even share audio of the screams so you can decide for yourself if it's real. (Screams From The Basement) *** Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson shares a story passed down the generations about a true ghost sighting in her family. (My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost) *** Have investigators finally solved the strange disappearance of Pan Am's Flight 914? (The Mystery of Flight 914) *** Plus, “Werewolves On The Prowl!”==========HOUR TWO: They're powerful in the supernatural. Witches, demons and poltergeists fear them because they are not from our world. The Cherokee call them the Raven Mockers. (The Raven Mocker) *** Betsy's Mysterious Flowers *** A girl's younger sister keeps seeing things that don't exist – until the truth is revealed when older sis is moving out. (Secrets Between Sisters) *** It's called the Chronovisor – and it is said the device can look into events in the future as well as the past. Is it true? We may never know – the Vatican, the supposed owners of the device, are refusing to cooperate when questioned. (Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine?) *** An Alaskan hunter claims to have found a boy that had been kidnapped… not by humans or aliens, but by a mysterious creature knows as the ircenrraat. (Abducted By The Ircenrraat) *** It is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. But there are also tales of ghosts, a giant lake monster, unexplained disappearances, and murders. That's only a sample of what you might find at Oregon's Crater Lake. (The Creeps of Crater Lake) *** Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas tells of a haunting in her mobile home. (This Ghost Loves Brass) *** Dreaming About Owls==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW: “Betsy's Mysterious Flowers” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Raven Mocker” by Jeramy Neurign: http://bit.ly/2RUcsSG“Secrets Between Sister” posted at BackpackerVerse: http://bit.ly/2NsJtXj“Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine” posted at Disclose.TV (link no longer valid)“Abducted By The Ircenrraat” originally published in the Anchorage Daily News: (link no longer available)““The Creeps of Crater Lake” by Christopher Schulz: http://bit.ly/2LxmZ4N“This Ghost Loves Brass” submitted by Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas“Dreaming About Owls” by Nicole Whitney for Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Mystery of Flight 914”: JJ Foster (link no longer valid), Hoax or Fact (link no longer valid) and Snopes:http://bit.ly/2RS2voI“Screams From The Basement” written by Robert Harries (link no longer available); captured audio by Alan Tait: http://bit.ly/2RUdyxv“My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost” by Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson“Werewolves On The Prowl” by John Beale for Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2026==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/30/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v72w4wg","div":"rumble_v72w4wg"}); Video Source Links (In Chronological Order): Netanyahu: Israel Will Have Control from ‘River to the Sea' Including Gaza - News From Antiwar.com (16) Justin Amash on X: "This exceeds 3% of Gaza's population. People often scale these figures to the U.S. equivalent (which I find misleading)—but to use that approach, it would equate to more than 11 million Americans." / X (16) Adil Haque on X: ""USAID staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden's administration: Northern Gaza had turned into an “Apocalyptic Wasteland” with dire shortages of food and medical aid." "But the U.S. ambassador to Jerusalem, Jack Lew, ... blocked the cable" https://t.co/IHPByyvbI5" / X (23) Muhammad Shehada on X: "

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Post your thoughts here. If you want a reply email me at connectTFJ@yahoo.com. I look forward to hearing from you.The "river of lies" in our politics isn't just annoying—it's destabilizing our entire society.We are currently facing a "multi-pronged assault" on truth, from foreign disinformation campaigns to domestic leaders who prioritize "alternative facts" over reality. The Book of Proverbs warned us centuries ago: when a ruler listens to lies, the whole government becomes corrupt.How to fight back:Pause: Don't let the algorithms bait your emotions.Verify: Use Politifact or Snopes before you share.Act: Join collective groups and support organizations fighting for justice.Truth shouldn't be a "weapon" to divide us—it's the only way to keep our freedomSupport the showSubscribe to this podcast for only $5 per month to get a monthly bonus episode, access to exclusive subscriber-only episodes, and the POSTINGS weekly newsletter on Substack with more resources for well-being! Subscribe at https://tracksforthejourney.buzzsprout.comEnjoy the Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tracksforthejourney77

The last episode for 2025, so many questions will be answered: Is Ollie in a forgiving mood? Who will win the Snopes game this year?? How many bear attacks were there in Japan in October? What has Sir Michael been up to? And, We peruse a plethora of stories sent in by you lovely lovely listeners.   And a big shout out to our latest patron William / Will / Willy / Bill / You need to let us know you legend!

Jake and Anthony are joined by Brendan Byrne, News Director at Central Florida Public Media and host of Are We There Yet?, to present the 2025 Off-Nominees: the most bizarre space news stories of the year.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 222 - Way to Gaureau (Presenting the 2025 Off-Nominees with Brendan Byrne) - YouTubeThe Off-Nominal Awards - Off-NominalEutelsat resolves OneWeb leap year software glitch after two-day outage - SpaceNewsJeff Foust on X: “NASA says there could be delays in the next Cygnus mission to the ISS after its shipping container sustained damage. NASA will alter the cargo manifest for the next cargo Dragon mission to put more consumables on it.”Isar Aerospace's first Spectrum launch fails - SpaceNewsLivestream: First test flight of Isar Aerospace - YouTubeBOOM! ISAR Spectrum Rocket Launch Failure - YouTubeJeff Bezos Faceplants at Blue Origin Rocket Launch Capsule LandingUnpacking claims Jeff Bezos opening the Blue Origin capsule hatch was staged | Snopes.comAlpha FLTA006 "Message In A Booster" - YouTube[EXCLUSIVE] ERIS | Test Flight 1 SUCCESS | Gilmour Space Technologies - YouTubeAir Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha on X: “Here´s an international mess... Today, a Zambian-registered light aircraft, carrying 400 pounds of drugs with "SpaceX" labels, inbound from Colombia, crashed in Brazil, killing the pilot, who was Australian.”Before a Soyuz launch Thursday someone forgot to secure a 20-ton service platform - Ars TechnicaKatya Pavlushchenko on X: “New photos of the damaged launch pad at Site 31 of Baikonur Kosmodrome were published in Telegram channels and on Novosti Kosmonavtiki forum. Sad to see it like this.”R-7 ICBM/Soyuz rocket launch facilities in BaikonurAlejandro Alcantarilla Romera (Alex) on X: “More than two and a half years after the last Proton launch, another one is out on the pad for launch in a few days.”Jake's Original Falcon Heavy TakeBooster 18 suffers anomaly during proof testing - NASASpaceFlight.comRoscosmos replaces cosmonaut on next Crew Dragon mission to ISS - SpaceNewsSo how do Russian cosmonauts feel about Russia's war on Ukraine? - Ars TechnicaNASA rebukes Russian use of space station for propaganda purposes [Updated] - Ars TechnicaFollow BrendanBrendan Byrne (@SpaceBrendan) / XBrendan ByrneAre We There Yet? : NPRFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow AnthonyMain Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | TwitterMain Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | TwitterAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club

Today’s Topics: 1, 2) Rebecca Evan on The Twelve Days of Christmas. Snopes says the story is not true, but they are woke liberals 3, 4) Cardinal Gregory and the “Dominant” Rite https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/cardinal-gregory-and-dominant-rite/

On December 24th, 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke boarded LANSA Flight 508 with her mother Maria, bound for a Christmas reunion with her father in the Peruvian Amazon. What should have been a routine one-hour flight became one of aviation's most catastrophic disasters—and one of its most miraculous survival stories. When lightning struck the aircraft at 21,000 feet, the plane disintegrated mid-air. Juliane fell nearly two miles through the sky, still strapped to her seat, and somehow survived the impact with the jungle canopy below. She was the sole survivor among 92 people. But survival was just the beginning. Injured, nearly blind without her glasses, and wearing only a mini-dress and one sandal, Juliane spent 11 days navigating the Amazon rainforest alone. With a broken collarbone, deep arm wound, torn knee ligament, and severe concussion, she drew on lessons learned from her zoologist parents to find her way to rescue. This is a story about preparation meeting catastrophe, about knowledge becoming instinct, and about the thin line between miracle and tragedy. 00:00 Introduction to Case Knives 00:31 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:55 Celebrating 200 Episodes 01:23 Revisiting Julianne Koepcke's Survival Story 02:21 The Plane Crash 04:15 Julianne's Background and Upbringing 08:43 The Fateful Flight 17:09 Julianne's Miraculous Fall 26:10 Surviving the Jungle 28:43 Julianne's Immediate Reaction and Isolation 29:15 The Terrifying Reality of the Amazon 30:35 Survival Odds and Strategies 31:56 Julianne's Remarkable Composure 34:34 Navigating the Jungle 35:01 Jungle Dangers and Misconceptions 39:06 The Real Killers in the Jungle 42:44 Julianne's Journey to Rescue 53:53 The Aftermath and Julianne's Legacy 57:20 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References: "LANSA Flight 508." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LANSA_Flight_508 "Juliane Koepcke." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliane_Koepcke Koepcke, Juliane. "Juliane Koepcke: How I Survived a Plane Crash." BBC, March 24, 2012. Pleitgen, Frederik. "Survivor still haunted by 1971 air crash." CNN, July 2, 2009. https://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/07/02/germany.aircrash.survivor/ Herzog, Werner. Wings of Hope (Documentary). 1998. Koepcke, Juliane. When I Fell From the Sky (German: Als ich vom Himmel fiel). Piper Verlag, 2011. "How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508." HowStuffWorks, March 12, 2024. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/juliane-koepcke.htm "The Incredible Story Of Juliane Koepcke, The Teenager Who Fell 10,000 Feet Out Of A Plane And Somehow Survived." All That's Interesting, April 28, 2025. https://allthatsinteresting.com/juliane-koepcke "The Story Of Juliane Koepcke: Surviving The Amazon Rainforest." Rainforest Cruises, July 28, 2021. https://www.rainforestcruises.com/guides/the-story-of-juliane-koepcke "The Incredible Survival Story Of Juliane Koepcke And LANSA Flight 508." Simple Flying, November 15, 2022. https://simpleflying.com/lansa-flight-508-survival-story-juliane-koepcke/ "Her Plane Disintegrated in Mid-Air, and That Was the Easy Part: How This Teen Survived An Impossible Ordeal." Explorersweb, January 16, 2025. https://explorersweb.com/juliane-koepckes-impossible-peruvian-survival/ "Was Teenager Juliane Koepcke the Lone Survivor of a 1971 Plane Crash?" Snopes, April 15, 2021. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/juliane-koepcke-plane-crash/ "Maria Koepcke." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Koepcke "Panguana Research Station." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panguana "Lockheed L-188 Electra." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-188_Electra "Amazon Rainforest." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rainforest "Terminal Velocity and Skydiving." Skydive California. https://www.skydivecalifornia.com "Clavicle Fractures (Broken Collarbone)." OrthoInfo, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org "Myiasis: Fly Larva Infestation." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://www.cdc.gov "Survival in Tropical Rainforest Environments." Adventure Alternative, jungle survival guidelines for Borneo expeditions. "Amazon Basin Biodiversity and Population Density." World Wildlife Fund (WWF). https://www.worldwildlife.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs FBI paid nearly $1M in overtime to redact Epstein files, documents show | Snopes.com Epstein Survivors Believe DOJ Is 'Intentionally' Exposing Their Names In The Files: Lawyers | HuffPost Latest News Trump said he was 'sharper than I was 25 years ago.' Then he spent an hour appearing to doze off – again | CNN Politics Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results What the law says about killing survivors of a boat strike, according to experts | PBS News Trump says he's canceling all Biden orders that were signed using an autopen - CBS News Trump Launches Into Massive, Unhinged Late Night Posting Spree | HuffPost Latest News Justice Department weighs charging James Comey again, without Lindsey Halligan as main prosecutor Suspect in D.C. shooting of National Guard members pleads not guilty to murder

Kathrine Nero In this episode, Kathrine Nero and Lauryn Howery discuss ways to talk turkey, not politics, this Thanksgiving! There's a chill in the air, a pie in the oven, and an uncle somewhere warming up his favorite political rant. Welcome to misinformation season. It's that time of year when your cousin's cranberry sauce might come with a side of controversy, and as we gather in gratitude, the real goal isn't steering the conversation — it's staying at the table. If you've ever found yourself sitting at the family table wondering how the conversation went from mashed potatoes to misinformation, you're not alone. The holidays are basically democracy in the dining room: everyone has a voice, everyone's talking at once, and occasionally someone walks away mid-sentence. Journalists deal with this every day - separating opinion from evidence, listening to people they disagree with, and trying to get to the truth without losing their cool. Borrowing a few of their habits might make this year's gathering a little more bearable. Start with curiosity, not combat. The best reporters don't start with an agenda; they start with questions. Instead of jumping in with “That's not true,” try, “Where did you hear that?” or “Can you tell me more about that?” Or “What makes you say that?” You're not trying to win an argument (yet!) - you're trying to understand a perspective. And sometimes, just asking how someone knows what they know, or why they believe certain things reveals that they're not entirely sure themselves. Verify before you amplify. Journalists are trained skeptics. Before they publish, they confirm. Before you forward that post, do the same. Look up the original source. Check whether it's been reported elsewhere. Read past the headline. Some reliable, quick fact-checkers include PolitiFact, Snopes, and AP Fact Check. Or just check against other similar outlets. If a meme, video, or “breaking news” update seems too wild to be true, there's a good chance it is. Find common ground — and if you can't, find common values. Most people agree that communities should be safe, schools should work and the truth should matter. Find a way to get back to those greatest hits. When you start from what unites rather than what divides, conversations tend to soften. The goal isn't to change someone's mind in one meal; it's to remind each other that respectful disagreement still exists. Know when to take a pass the potatoes. Even journalists hit “pause” when an interview turns unproductive. You can, too. Not every debate has to end in resolution. Sometimes the best choice is to move on - or to shift the topic back to football, dessert, or literally anything less heated. Democracy thrives on engagement, but it also depends on civility. The church I went to for years had a saying that still sticks with me: “We agree to disagree - agreeably.” The dinner table, or the football game that follows, isn't the place to change every mind or solve every problem. But taking time to understand another person's perspective might be the start of something better - a little empathy, a little patience, maybe even a little peace.

Lindsay and Madison discuss the popular nursery rhyme “The Muffin Man,” as well as how to lure children in the 16th century, that you should never trust a door-to-door pastry salesman, and how to start an urban legend. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Atlas Obscura article by Kaleena Fraga (1) 2024 Kaneland Krier article by Sophie Thill 2024 Mirror article by Alan Johnson 2023 London Dark Tourist post by Jen 2023 Snopes article by Madison Dapcevich The White Hart Uncyclopedia Wikipedia Check out our friend Alex's new podcast, Second Guess Everything, that drops October 25, 2025. Send us your listener questions to bit.ly/AskYOC. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People think verifying if someone is “right” means asking an “expert” or checking Snopes for a yes or no.Real verification comes from outcomes. If someone claims gravity pulls mass toward Earth's center, drop a ball and see. Don't just ask the professor if gravity exists.I'm baffled why we keep believing people who are constantly wrong.Like predicting we will run out of oil in 20 years, then 20 years pass, and it hasn't. You shouldn't trust that person anymore. But we do.Or claiming an education reform will improve test scores, but scores plummet. Or claiming tariffs will skyrocket inflation, and it doesn't. Stop trusting them.Or invading a foreign country will protect us from a threat and it turns out the threat was a lie. Or that a healthcare reform will reduce our costs, but they increase. They keep being wrong. But they keep getting invited back to make predictions! Experts and models don't matter. What happened does.This applies to all sides.To be clear: Being wrong once isn't a life sentence. That's unfair. That would prevent learning. But making the same prediction for years, getting proven wrong repeatedly, never apologizing, then doubling down on the disproven claim? That's unforgivable.It's insanity.I see it every time I make the mistake of turning on the news: The same career-long failures doubling down, moving goalposts.They think we're stupid. And given how we keep listening, they might be right.—This is why it's so stupid to debate these things - yet that is almost all you see in political talks. It's two idiots debating some untestable prediction about the future that may never come. They yell at each other claiming they are certain of what will happen in the future… then idiotically they never come back to test what actually happened. They just move on to the next pointless argument. But, betting solves this. Anytime someone is trying to debate you about something… ask them to frame it into a testable bet instead. You'll find that in almost all cases, the debate will disappear. Becauase they aren't looking for truth. They are looking for a safe fight. A nerf warriror. They want to pretend they are in battle but without any real risk. They just want to _feel_ like they are right. They don't actually care if they are factually right. And when they get to make policies that we all have to live with, we all suffer.Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Year Of The Opposite - Travis Stoliker's Substack at www.yearoftheopposite.com/subscribe

To begin with with remember Jane Goodall and we mark that the Dutch Master Kackadoris Award has been awarded to the VU University of Amsterdam – serves them right! In TWISH we hear about the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in 1582 (in some places much later!) and then, we dig into the news:INTERNATIONAL: Shingles vaccination associated with lower risk of dementiaVATICAN: Pope Leo stands up for science and humanityGERMANY / DENMARK / SWEDEN / EU: Drones, drones, dronesUK: Nigel F Farage spreads nonsense as hardcore as his American counterpartUK: Cut your energy bills by a third with a gadget?INTERNATIONAL: Here's the Snopes app!The Really Wrong Award goes to Meta and the EU for their inability to handle political ads.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-501.htmlSegments:0:00:26 Intro0:00:53 Greetings0:11:23 TWISH0:20:12 News0:48:39 Really Wrong0:53:26 Quote0:54:31 Outro0:55:53 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this jaw-dropping episode, we dive into the astonishing true story of Jacob Miller, a Union soldier whose Civil War experience reads like a Hollywood script—except every word is real. Miller, a member of the 9th Indiana Infantry, was shot between the eyes at the Battle of Chickamauga and left for dead. But not only did he survive—he walked off the battlefield, tended to his own wounds, and lived with an open head injury for decades.     Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover Art By: Charnell Indiana Civil War soldier survived bullet to forehead The Civil War Soldier Who Is Known As the Headshot Survivor - The HyperHive Center Shot: Private Jacob Miller Of The 9th Indiana Vol. Infantry | Civil War News | historicalpublicationsllc.com Civil War Veteran Survived Decades After Being Shot in the Forehead? | Snopes.com The Story Of How Jacob Miller Walked Around With A Bullet In His Head | SOFREP

Are you waiting for life to “calm down” before you can finally breathe, focus, and thrive, but that day never seems to come? If you've felt paralyzed by uncertainty, drained by constant disruptions, or discouraged by the state of the world, you're not alone. But what if there's a way to both lead AND live well, right now? In this episode, you'll discover how to thrive even if disruption actually is “the new normal.”   In this episode, you will: Discover why waiting for things to “calm down” is the biggest trap keeping you from the life and business you want—and learn what to do instead. Learn the two essential practices that allow you to thrive in an era of nonstop disruption, even when the world feels overwhelming. Hear how leaders like Mandela, Frankl, and Schultz honed their minds and leadership in the midst of chaos—and how you can apply the same principles to your own challenges.   Press play now to reclaim your focus, energy, and joy—so you can lead and live well no matter what's happening in the world. Resources mentioned: Ep# 98:Detox From Overwhelmed Hot Mess To Create More Easeful Business Growth as Women Entrepreneurs With Lauren Dito   122. Turn Catastrophe Into Triumph in 3 Steps: What We Can Learn From the U.S. Election Fact checking organizations: Snopes (snopes.com) – one of the oldest fact-checking sites, covering viral rumors, memes, and breaking stories. PolitiFact (politifact.com) – focuses heavily on political claims in the U.S. FactCheck.org (factcheck.org) – nonpartisan, often digs into statements by public figures. Poynter's International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) (ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org) – global network of vetted fact-checking groups. Google Reverse Image Search or TinEye – check if an image is old, repurposed, or from a different event. InVID & WeVerify (browser plugin) – helps analyze videos and images for authenticity. Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) – see if a page has changed over time. Links mentioned: Miller, Claire Cain. “The Relentlessness of Modern Parenting.” The Upshot, The New York Times, December 25, 2018 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/25/upshot/the-relentlessness-of-modern-parenting.html    FBI hate crime statistics https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/ucr/hate-crime   Global Sustainability article https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059479825100185/type/journal_article    Through the Darkness movie https://danainouye.ac-page.com/through-the-darkness?test=true    https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/the-economic-potential-of-generative-ai-the-next-productivity-frontier McKinsey report titled “The Economic Potential of Generative AI: The Next Productivity Frontier” (June 2023). Boston Marathon bombing study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24324161/ Social Media   Find Jenna on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theuncommonway/    The Uncommon Way is your go-to resource for mindset mastery, strategy, and power moves tailored to ambitious women entrepreneurs and leaders ready to break the mold and lead with confidence. This top female business coaches podcast covers leadership coaching for women, business growth strategies, and the female entrepreneur mindset to help you craft magnetic messaging, attract your ideal clients, clarify irresistible offers, and leverage your secret sauce to stand out authentically. Each episode from top-ranked women's business coach Jenna Harrison addresses common pain points like overwhelm, decision fatigue, entrepreneur burnout solutions, and the guilt of stepping back from hustle culture. Jenna shares tools to streamline your business systems, cultivate powerful habits, and delegate with intention—all designed to help you reclaim work-life balance and boost your freedom. Dive into transformational mindset shifts and energetic alignment that empower you to become the powerful force you were meant to be—creating aligned growth, breakthrough clarity, and unapologetic success. Whether you're a female entrepreneur building impact, a leader navigating change, a woman founder scaling your organization, or a business coach for women entrepreneurs, The Uncommon Way equips you to design a business and life that reflect your true vision. Leave behind imposter syndrome, overworking, and people pleasing. Embrace clarity, confidence, and unapologetic success.

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson dive into various current events and hot topics. They discuss the misquotation of Charlie Kirk, specifically focusing on misleading quotes about black women. The hosts talk about Snopes' fact-checking on this issue and the viral misquotes circulating on social media. They emphasize the importance of free speech and challenge the idea of implementing hate speech laws in response to recent events. Additionally, they touch on the emotional impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the response from the community. The episode also features an informal, humorous discussion about Nate's disinterest in fantasy genres, including 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Harry Potter.' 00:00 Intro 01:01 Reflecting on Recent Events 01:31 Discussing Charlie Kirk's Impact 03:15 Conspiracy Theories and Political Violence 05:22 Personal Reflections and Emotional Impact 14:42 Debunking Misquotes and Media Misrepresentation 28:31 Debating DEI and Affirmative Action 29:18 Misquoting and Media Manipulation 34:08 Pam Bondi's Controversial Statements 35:14 Free Speech and Government Overreach 42:43 Libertarian Views on Government Power 44:38 Pop Culture and Personal Preferences

From dogs illegally registering to vote, to cobras escaping bath tubs in South Dakota, to a cruise ship gambler who thought diving into the ocean was a solid financial plan—the Rizz Show proves the world is stranger (and dumber) than fiction. The crew also breaks down Weird Al bucket lists, deli slicer betrayals, psychedelic hiking fails, and what happens when Rizz tries to cosplay as a "Cops" fugitive to scare his neighbors. Sprinkle in Madonna signing the Deftones 30 years ago, McDonald's salads as government secrets, and a sports fan ranking that puts Missouri on par with Wyoming (ouch)… and you've got the kind of Bolivian Marching Powder Quadratic Equation chaos only The Rizzuto Show can solve. Show Notes:Did McDonald's open 'first-ever buffet' in Missouri? | Snopes.comRed Lobster Offers New 3-Course Shrimp Sensation Meal Deal for Under $20 - Mile High on the CheapPennsylvania pet owner Wesley Silva upset after emotional support alligator banned from Walmart — despite receiving 'VIP treatment' at restaurantsNewt Scoot & Woofstock unite Glen Carbon IL on Oct. 4New study finds kids who play video games earn more money as adults — University XPCillian Murphy Addresses Not Being Cast In Christopher Nolan's The OdysseyAunt Accidentally Eats Dog Food During Family Visit, Sparking Heated Drama and Online Debate - Bethel AdvocateFriday Fails:Patient Steals Ambulance During ER Transfer At Madison Avenue In Granite City | RiverBender.comNDSU Football Player Charged in $270,000 Theft, Kicked Off TeamSoCal woman registered her dog to vote, cast ballots twice, D.A. says - Los Angeles TimesCobra bites owner after snakes spilled loose, SD cops say | The StateCruise passenger who lost $16,000 gambling jumps overboard, is arrestedFlorida man picks up DUI after driving a lawn mower on a busy roadHikers high on magic mushrooms rescued from New York's CatskillsSouth Florida news reporter turns himself into Miami police following Rolex theft, pawningFollow The Rizzuto Show @rizzshow on all your favorite social media, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. Connect with The Rizzuto Show online at 1057thepoint.com/rizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey, it's Labor Day, and you know what that means! Well, it might mean that Trump is dead, but probably not. It does, however, mean that you're getting less Greg Dworkin today. Also, less me! But because we're bringing you our September 3, 2024 episode to keep you company for the holiday, and because September 3, 2024 was a Tuesday, you'll get to hear good ol' Joan McCarter's voice again! If you're wondering why I started the summary so oddly, well, you'll get it once you see how the summary for the original show went. You see, it started like this... Hey, it's the day after Labor Day, and you know what that means! For one, it means that it's Tuesday, which means that not only is David Waldman back live, but so is Joan McCarter! Also, it's the day that millions across the nation awake in the morning, crawl out of their burrows, see their shadows, and realize the need to figure out who they will vote for. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have already risen to the challenge, while Donald Trump and JD Vance extended their weekend. By the way, Snopes states that no one has yet verified that the specimen jars carried by Trump supporters contained “fake” JD Vance semen… I guess they need local couch cushions for a match? That awkwardly segues us into Trump's promise to make government socialistically provide IVF treatments for gay couples and single cat ladies. Good for him! Although Donald might not have considered how his stance might affect IUI families, and the sensibilities of his Vice President, or even his previous Vice President. Meanwhile, the Harris-Walz team heads to Florida with a clearer stance. September also is the beginning of Congress's legislative sprint, although there really wasn't anything keeping them from starting earlier. House Gops now have only a few weeks left to impeach Joe Biden.  If you had time set aside to head to Bedminster to attend the gala in honor of January 6th rioters, or have your photo taken giving a thumbs up standing on Donald Trump's freshly dug grave, you will be disappointed as both events have been again postponed. Public school teachers, already overworked and underpaid, are now expected to perform surprise sex change operations on their students.    

Air Date: 7–22-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: The need for universal childcare and the pressure release valve of fighting your employer over working from home The need for universal benefits and the pressure release valve of gig workers fighting for a patchwork of crumbs from giant corporations The need to get rid of the business model of tipped jobs and the pressure release valve of fighting over tipping culture and taxing The need for expanded social welfare programs and better wages and the pressure release valve of expanding food banks The need for effective federal disaster support and universal healthcare and the press release valve of GoFundMe culture   FOLLOW US ON: Bluesky Mastadon Instagram Facebook YouTube (This episode drops on YouTube on Friday - please share!) Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6yxmaxr6r2fh0pv49qq2pem0e   REFERENCES:   Exploring portable benefits for gig workers - Brookings Institute Ride-Hailing Apps Make Traffic Worse - And Now They're Admitting It - Futurism Tipping Is Racist and Harms Us All — It's Past Time to Eliminate It - Inequality.org Expanding food banks is no substitute for tackling poverty, charities warn - The Guardian GoFundMe Is The New FEMA - Wessiler via Substack GoFundMe Is a Boon for Disaster Survivors. Especially the Wealthy Ones. - The New York Times How GoFundMe Perpetuates Myths of Merit and Deservingness - MIT's The Reader GoFundMe CEO - Dropout.tv For Trump's ‘no taxes on tips,' the devil is in the details - The Conversation   EXTRAS: Snopes: Investigating claims Kerr County rejected Biden admin's $10M offer to improve flood warning systems - Snopes via Yahoo News Study Erin mentions at 00:28:38 showing those in lower economic class think they are higher than they are. - Marketplace Did politics delay approval of Kerr County life-saving infrastructure? - Chrom.com (Former Houston Chronicle digital))   TAKE ACTION: One Million Rising Trainings In a blue state? Help stop ICE overreach Use the 5 Calls app for scripts and to reach all your elected officials Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121 Find your Indivisible group - or start one Write to the DNC     Join our Discord Server Reach us via Signal: Bestoftheleft.01 Leave a message at 202-999-3991   Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts!

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HOUR ONE: They're powerful in the supernatural. Witches, demons and poltergeists fear them because they are not from our world. The Cherokee call them the Raven Mockers. (The Raven Mocker) *** Betsy's Mysterious Flowers *** A girl's younger sister keeps seeing things that don't exist – until the truth is revealed when older sis is moving out. (Secrets Between Sisters) *** It's called the Chronovisor – and it is said the device can look into events in the future as well as the past. Is it true? We may never know – the Vatican, the supposed owners of the device, are refusing to cooperate when questioned. (Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine?) *** An Alaskan hunter claims to have found a boy that had been kidnapped… not by humans or aliens, but by a mysterious creature knows as the ircenrraat. (Abducted By The Ircenrraat) *** It is considered to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the United States. But there are also tales of ghosts, a giant lake monster, unexplained disappearances, and murders. That's only a sample of what you might find at Oregon's Crater Lake. (The Creeps of Crater Lake) *** Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas tells of a haunting in her mobile home. (This Ghost Loves Brass) *** Dreaming About Owls==========HOUR TWO: It all started one night in June 2018. The screams coming from underneath the house. It was so intense, the homeowners simply abandoned the property. I'll even share audio of the screams so you can decide for yourself if it's real. (Screams From The Basement) *** Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson shares a story passed down the generations about a true ghost sighting in her family. (My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost) *** Have investigators finally solved the strange disappearance of Pan Am's Flight 914? (The Mystery of Flight 914) *** Plus, “Werewolves On The Prowl!”==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW: “Betsy's Mysterious Flowers” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Raven Mocker” by Jeramy Neurign: http://bit.ly/2RUcsSG“Secrets Between Sister” posted at BackpackerVerse: http://bit.ly/2NsJtXj“Does The Vatican Have a Time Machine” posted at Disclose.TV (link no longer valid)“Abducted By The Ircenrraat” originally published in the Anchorage Daily News: (link no longer available)““The Creeps of Crater Lake” by Christopher Schulz: http://bit.ly/2LxmZ4N“This Ghost Loves Brass” submitted by Weirdo family member Candice Cardenas“Dreaming About Owls” by Nicole Whitney for Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Mystery of Flight 914”: JJ Foster (link no longer valid), Hoax or Fact (link no longer valid) and Snopes:http://bit.ly/2RS2voI“Screams From The Basement” written by Robert Harries (link no longer available); captured audio by Alan Tait: http://bit.ly/2RUdyxv“My Great Grandfather Saw a Headless Ghost” by Weirdo family member Elis Helmersson“Werewolves On The Prowl” by John Beale for Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using the coin in cup for freezer safety tip after power outages. Fedica text: Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Food Safety After a Storm | N.C. Cooperative Extension Does a Coin in a Cup of Ice Accurately Tell You If Your Freezer Lost Power? | Snopes.com Why Are People Putting A Cup Of Ice With A Coin On Top In Their Freezer? Temperature & Humidity | Lascar Electronics Amazon.com: tempi.fi Wireless Temperature and Humidity Sensor - Developed in The USA - 24/7 Data Logger with Alarm – Bluetooth Smart Thermometer and Hygrometer - Bluetooth Only - Not WiFi : Industrial & Scientific

Streamathon: We are less than one week away from the Streamathon! Get ready for NON STOP JIM AND THEM FILTH PIGS! Love Left Video Scrapbook: We've had this Love Left box set burning a hole in our pocket, lets take a look at the digital scrapbook. Featuring Corey's debut performance at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. Friendship Arc: We were at Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights recently and we ran into a member of Corey's entourage! Who could it be!? COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, YOU KNOW THAT!, 1K LIKES!, NMAN!, STREAMATHON!, SILENT 50!, SHOUT OUTS TO THE POPE!, AMERICAN POPE!, 1 WEEK COUNTDOWN!, DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK!, LOVE LEFT 2.1 BOX SET!, EARLY FOOTAGE!, FELDMAN!, RUNAWAY MUSIC VIDEO!, BLACK GUY!, MUSICIAN!, TEDDY RUXPIN!, DIC!, DISNEY SEX!, ALADDIN!, LITTLE MERMAID COVER!, KING ALI!, RAJAH!, TAKE YOUR PANTS OFF!, INNUENDO!, SNOPES!, YAHOO SERIOUS!, YOUNG EINSTEIN!, CORNBALL!, YOUNG!, NICOLE EGGERT!, WIL WHEATON!, NICKELODEN!, KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS!, BOBBY HEENAN!, 80S!, PREQUEL!, ROOTS!, FEELING IT!, WAP WAP WAP!, MEATBALLS 2!, ALIEN!, MEATHEAD!, GENUINELY HAPPY!, CHEESING!, UNIVERSAL!, FAN FEST NIGHTS!, DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS!, ONE PIECE!, BACK TO THE FUTURE!, WICKED!, GLINDA!, RECOGNIZED!, TRAM!, BACKLOT!, NEPO BABY BODYGUARD!, CHRIS!, COREY!, IRL!, TALK!, COOL!, DISARM!, JAWS!, COLLECTION!, COREY'S BODYGUARD TO THE STARS!, HARPOON GUN!, SPIELBERG!, SLASH!, STARCRUISER!, STRICKLAND!, SLACKERS!, BIFF!, GTA!, VICE CITY!, YE!, HH!, EDGY!, 4CHAN!, EDGELORD!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

Noam Dworman, Dan Naturman and Periel Aschenbrand are joined by  Anna Rascouët-Paz, a French-Colombian journalist who reports for Snopes. She's also worked at WNYC for the show Radiolab, as an independent research publisher Annual Reviews and Bloomberg News. She recently produced a documentary podcast series on statelessness called Citizens of Nowhere.

Fri, 09 May 2025 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/260 http://relay.fm/rd/260 The Mandala Effect 260 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. clean 5824 Subtitle: It's hard to look things up if they don't exist.Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Snopes on “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win” Merlin's blog post about his latest ChatGPT success (among other things) Merlin's blog post about celebrating good things Tiny Glade The Incomparable #208: The Good People Are Dead AlreadyJohn talks about The Last of Us video game on The Incomparable. The Incomparable #536: Sometimes the Drawer Is Empty John talks about The Last of Us Part II video game on The Incomparable. The Cast of Us #10: Look for the LightJohn talks about the final episode of The Last of Us (TV sh

Fri, 09 May 2025 21:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/260 http://relay.fm/rd/260 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. clean 5824 Subtitle: It's hard to look things up if they don't exist.Merlin is very vulnerable, and John is encouraged to leverage this. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Grist: A modern, open source spreadsheet that goes beyond the grid. Try it for free today. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Snopes on “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win” Merlin's blog post about his latest ChatGPT success (among other things) Merlin's blog post about celebrating good things Tiny Glade The Incomparable #208: The Good People Are Dead AlreadyJohn talks about The Last of Us video game on The Incomparable. The Incomparable #536: Sometimes the Drawer Is Empty John talks about The Last of Us Part II video game on The Incomparable. The Cast of Us #10: Look for the LightJohn talks about the final episode

Keywords gun rights, gun control, hypocrisy, legal cases, legislation, self-defense, Second Amendment, media coverage, political commentary, firearms, DOJ report, Ron DeSantis, gun rights, Nashville shooter, homeowner defense, non-lethal self-defense, AWR Hawkins, Armed American Radio, self-defense tools, Second Amendment, self-defense, non-lethal options, gun rights, school safety, community events, historical significance, educational policies, conservative values, public safety, activism, self-defense, non-lethal firearms, law enforcement, gun rights, Cory Booker, Mel Gibson, Mark Wahlberg, hypocrisy, armed American radio, self-defense tools Ssummary In this episode of Armed American Radio's Monstercast, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights and control, including the hypocrisy of politicians, legal cases affecting gun rights, and recent state-level legislation. The conversation features insights from guests like Alan Gottlieb and AWR Hawkins, who provide commentary on current events and the implications of new laws on the Second Amendment. In this segment of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters discusses various topics including the anticipated DOJ report, Ron DeSantis's stance on gun rights in Florida, the motives behind the Nashville shooter's actions, homeowner defense stories, and the exploration of non-lethal self-defense tools with Dr. John Lott. The conversation delves into the implications of these issues on personal safety and the Second Amendment. In this segment, the conversation delves into the importance of backup options in self-defense, the significance of non-lethal alternatives, and the promotion of community events that celebrate gun rights. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced in advocating for school safety and the pushback from school boards, emphasizing the need for accountability and the impact of educational policies on public safety. In this episode of Armed American Radio, the discussion revolves around the complexities of self-defense, particularly the use of non-lethal firearms versus lethal options. The conversation highlights the perspectives of law enforcement and civilians, emphasizing the importance of certainty in self-defense situations. The hypocrisy of political figures like Cory Booker is examined, especially in relation to their security measures. Additionally, the restoration of gun rights for celebrities like Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg raises questions about justice and redemption in the context of past offenses. Takeaways Cory Booker's hypocrisy regarding gun control is highlighted. The mainstream media often ignores anti-gun politician scandals. Legal cases like the Snopes assault weapons ban are crucial for gun rights. State-level legislation is increasingly restrictive for gun owners. Gun manufacturers face lawsuits aimed at bankrupting the industry. New York's recent gun laws are seen as a form of lawfare. The anti-gun lobby remains silent on issues that expose their agenda. The importance of following the money in gun control legislation. Restoration of gun rights for individuals like Mel Gibson is a positive step. The conversation emphasizes the need for vigilance in protecting Second Amendment rights. The DOJ report is highly anticipated by many, including Mark Walters. Ron DeSantis expresses frustration with the Florida GOP's inaction on gun rights. The Nashville shooter had complex motives, including concerns about being labeled a racist. Homeowners are increasingly defending themselves against burglars with firearms. Non-lethal self-defense tools have limitations and may not be as effective as firearms. Backup options in self-defense are crucial. Non-lethal self-defense alternatives require certainty. Community engagement is vital for promoting events. Historical events like the 250th anniversary of Lexington are significant.

Keywords gun rights, gun control, hypocrisy, legal cases, legislation, self-defense, Second Amendment, media coverage, political commentary, firearms, DOJ report, Ron DeSantis, gun rights, Nashville shooter, homeowner defense, non-lethal self-defense, AWR Hawkins, Armed American Radio, self-defense tools, Second Amendment, self-defense, non-lethal options, gun rights, school safety, community events, historical significance, educational policies, conservative values, public safety, activism, self-defense, non-lethal firearms, law enforcement, gun rights, Cory Booker, Mel Gibson, Mark Wahlberg, hypocrisy, armed American radio, self-defense tools Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio's Monstercast, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights and control, including the hypocrisy of politicians, legal cases affecting gun rights, and recent state-level legislation. The conversation features insights from guests like Alan Gottlieb and AWR Hawkins, who provide commentary on current events and the implications of new laws on the Second Amendment. In this segment of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters discusses various topics including the anticipated DOJ report, Ron DeSantis's stance on gun rights in Florida, the motives behind the Nashville shooter's actions, homeowner defense stories, and the exploration of non-lethal self-defense tools with Dr. John Lott. The conversation delves into the implications of these issues on personal safety and the Second Amendment. In this segment, the conversation delves into the importance of backup options in self-defense, the significance of non-lethal alternatives, and the promotion of community events that celebrate gun rights. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced in advocating for school safety and the pushback from school boards, emphasizing the need for accountability and the impact of educational policies on public safety. In this episode of Armed American Radio, the discussion revolves around the complexities of self-defense, particularly the use of non-lethal firearms versus lethal options. The conversation highlights the perspectives of law enforcement and civilians, emphasizing the importance of certainty in self-defense situations. The hypocrisy of political figures like Cory Booker is examined, especially in relation to their security measures. Additionally, the restoration of gun rights for celebrities like Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg raises questions about justice and redemption in the context of past offenses. Takeaways Cory Booker's hypocrisy regarding gun control is highlighted. The mainstream media often ignores anti-gun politician scandals. Legal cases like the Snopes assault weapons ban are crucial for gun rights. State-level legislation is increasingly restrictive for gun owners. Gun manufacturers face lawsuits aimed at bankrupting the industry. New York's recent gun laws are seen as a form of lawfare. The anti-gun lobby remains silent on issues that expose their agenda. The importance of following the money in gun control legislation. Restoration of gun rights for individuals like Mel Gibson is a positive step. The conversation emphasizes the need for vigilance in protecting Second Amendment rights. The DOJ report is highly anticipated by many, including Mark Walters. Ron DeSantis expresses frustration with the Florida GOP's inaction on gun rights. The Nashville shooter had complex motives, including concerns about being labeled a racist. Homeowners are increasingly defending themselves against burglars with firearms. Non-lethal self-defense tools have limitations and may not be as effective as firearms. Backup options in self-defense are crucial. Non-lethal self-defense alternatives require certainty. Community engagement is vital for promoting events. Historical events like the 250th anniversary of Lexington are significant.

Keywords gun rights, gun control, hypocrisy, legal cases, legislation, self-defense, Second Amendment, media coverage, political commentary, firearms, DOJ report, Ron DeSantis, gun rights, Nashville shooter, homeowner defense, non-lethal self-defense, AWR Hawkins, Armed American Radio, self-defense tools, Second Amendment, self-defense, non-lethal options, gun rights, school safety, community events, historical significance, educational policies, conservative values, public safety, activism, self-defense, non-lethal firearms, law enforcement, gun rights, Cory Booker, Mel Gibson, Mark Wahlberg, hypocrisy, armed American radio, self-defense tools Summary In this episode of Armed American Radio's Monstercast, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights and control, including the hypocrisy of politicians, legal cases affecting gun rights, and recent state-level legislation. The conversation features insights from guests like Alan Gottlieb and AWR Hawkins, who provide commentary on current events and the implications of new laws on the Second Amendment. In this segment of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters discusses various topics including the anticipated DOJ report, Ron DeSantis's stance on gun rights in Florida, the motives behind the Nashville shooter's actions, homeowner defense stories, and the exploration of non-lethal self-defense tools with Dr. John Lott. The conversation delves into the implications of these issues on personal safety and the Second Amendment. In this segment, the conversation delves into the importance of backup options in self-defense, the significance of non-lethal alternatives, and the promotion of community events that celebrate gun rights. The discussion also highlights the challenges faced in advocating for school safety and the pushback from school boards, emphasizing the need for accountability and the impact of educational policies on public safety. In this episode of Armed American Radio, the discussion revolves around the complexities of self-defense, particularly the use of non-lethal firearms versus lethal options. The conversation highlights the perspectives of law enforcement and civilians, emphasizing the importance of certainty in self-defense situations. The hypocrisy of political figures like Cory Booker is examined, especially in relation to their security measures. Additionally, the restoration of gun rights for celebrities like Mel Gibson and Mark Wahlberg raises questions about justice and redemption in the context of past offenses. Takeaways Cory Booker's hypocrisy regarding gun control is highlighted. The mainstream media often ignores anti-gun politician scandals. Legal cases like the Snopes assault weapons ban are crucial for gun rights. State-level legislation is increasingly restrictive for gun owners. Gun manufacturers face lawsuits aimed at bankrupting the industry. New York's recent gun laws are seen as a form of lawfare. The anti-gun lobby remains silent on issues that expose their agenda. The importance of following the money in gun control legislation. Restoration of gun rights for individuals like Mel Gibson is a positive step. The conversation emphasizes the need for vigilance in protecting Second Amendment rights. The DOJ report is highly anticipated by many, including Mark Walters. Ron DeSantis expresses frustration with the Florida GOP's inaction on gun rights. The Nashville shooter had complex motives, including concerns about being labeled a racist. Homeowners are increasingly defending themselves against burglars with firearms. Non-lethal self-defense tools have limitations and may not be as effective as firearms. Backup options in self-defense are crucial. Non-lethal self-defense alternatives require certainty. Community engagement is vital for promoting events. Historical events like the 250th anniversary of Lexington are significant.

Babylon Bee headlines that have come true; the harassment of BB by Facebook, Snopes and Twitter; Which side is worse at taking a joke: Left or Right?; Why can't the left meme? AND MORE!

This week Andy, Matt, and Joey are tackling the topics that everyone really wants to know about...like whether our reality is as it seems! Join us to see what happens as the conversation gets trippy and the facts get more useless...or are they useful after all?? From ancient sharks to bizarre burials and the oldest people "ever born," you never know what you're going to learn on the Pod Da Pod... Watch the video version of this episode for additional information on each of these topics. A special thanks to journalism from Forbes, Reuters, Snopes, USA Today, and more. Follow @OfficialBrotherlyLovePod on Instagram and @BrotherlyLovePod on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.  Want access to ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our premium feed on Supercast now at https://brotherlylove.supercast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters discusses various topics related to gun rights and legislation. The conversation begins with an introduction and appreciation for guest host Andy Hoosier. Walters then provides an update on the Snopes case regarding the Maryland assault weapon ban, expressing cautious optimism about the Supreme Court's interest in the case. The discussion shifts to the recent removal of a gun violence advisory page by the HHS, which aligns with President Trump's executive order to protect Second Amendment rights. The episode also covers a new initiative in Chicago aimed at teaching young people about gun safety, drawing parallels to harm reduction strategies used in drug addiction. The show concludes with a call for attention to a case involving a sailor jailed by the Biden administration, advocating for a presidential pardon. gun rights, Snopes case, HHS, gun violence, gun safety, Mark Walters, Lee Williams, Armed American Radio, Second Amendment, conservative talk takeaways Mark Walters expresses gratitude for guest host Andy Hoosier. The show has achieved over 20 million downloads. There is cautious optimism about the Supreme Court taking the Snopes case. The removal of the HHS gun violence advisory page aligns with Trump's executive order. Gun violence is framed as a crime issue, not a public health issue. The discussion highlights the importance of teaching gun safety to young people. The Chicago initiative aims to teach safe gun handling to youth in dangerous neighborhoods. Walters advocates for a presidential pardon for a sailor jailed under questionable circumstances. The conversation emphasizes the need for attention to gun rights issues in mainstream media. The episode encourages listeners to stay informed and engaged with gun rights advocacy.

T'was an OUTRAGE! An Illinois-based company was working on a film about Jesus Christ. The problem? The film would portray Jesus as a drunk bank robber, a “swinging homosexual,” and a big fan of Hitler. Oh, and he'd also be depicted as having an affair with Mary Magdalene. … wouldn't the affair with Mary Magdalene make him bisexual, you ask? DON'T ASK QUESTIONS. In fact, don't bother fact checking any of this! This is all about rage, baby! Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: “Will Jesus Be Portrayed as Homosexual in an Upcoming Film?” By Barbara Mikkelson for Snopes.com “That Jesus sex movie never existed,” by William Simbro for The Des Moines Register “‘Jesus Sex Film' rumor draws letters from 200,000 people,” by Carol Armstrong for the Dayton Daily News “Crusade revives war on non-existent sex film,” by William Simbro for The Des Moines Register “Jesus sex movie rumor hits state,” by Bernie Schoenburg for The Pantagraph “‘Sex life of Jesus' hoax snares Lodi mayor's paper,” by Rod Leith for The Record “Censor receives complaints about non-existent film depicting Christ as gay,” by Glenn McConnell for Stuff.com “The Jesus sex film scandal,” by Wayne Dean for The Sydney Morning Herald “No U.S. producer found for blasphemous movie,” by Stan Hastey for the Associated Press Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Joey's voice is still gone, Matt's switching things up on the other side of the table, and Andy is bringing another round of random and useless facts...and some of them are almost unbelievable! With a little bit of extra fact-checking, the brothers break down "lava sharks," teleportation, weird fears, even weirder laws, why the sky isn't actually blue (or is it?), what Charlie Chaplin and Apple have to do with each other, and more! Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube for additional information on each of these topics. A special thanks to journalism from National Geographic, WIRED, Forbes, Reuters, Snopes, and more. Follow @OfficialBrotherlyLovePod on Instagram and @BrotherlyLovePod on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.  The Brotherly Love Pod is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/brotherly to get 10% off your first month. Want access to ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more? Join our premium feed on Supercast now at https://brotherlylove.supercast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Blocked and Reported, Katie is joined by political commentator Ben Domenech to discuss what we can expect from the next Trump administration, the online right vs the establishment, the LA fires, and how an errant dick pic led to the rise of Andrew Breitbart, Steve Bannon, and brought us President Trump.Trump Says Newsom's 'Refusal' To Sign 'Water Restoration Declaration' Led to Shortage in LA Fires | Snopes.comNo, Billionaire Couple Does Not 'Own Most of California's Water' | Snopes.comClimate Change A Factor In Unprecedented LA FiresThe Weekend Interview With Andrew Breitbart: Taking On the 'Democrat-Media Complex' - WSJAnthony Weiner files papers for City Council run This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

In the 1980s, a team of Soviet scientists dug a hole in the Earth's crust so deep that they reached Hell… complete with high temperatures, unexplained happenings, and even the tortured screams of damned souls. At least, that's what a popular urban legend at the time claimed. Dylan and producer Amanda McGowan explore the origins of this legend – and the real-life scientific quest that inspired it.  We don't know what the Kola Borehole really sounds like, but Dutch sound artist Lotte Geeven has recorded the sound of another super deep hole (in Germany). Not quite horror movie screams, but pretty cool! Ready to go down the Kola superdeep rabbit hole? Some more links:“The deepest hole we have ever dug” (via the BBC) “Inside the deepest artificial hole on Earth” (via Orion magazine)Snopes debunks the “Well to Hell” mythOn the US side of things: “How an ill-fated undersea adventure in the 1960s changed the way scientists see the Earth” (via Vox) Some updates on the “digging to the center of the Earth” front: “Scientists drill deeper into Earth's mantle than ever before” (via Smithsonian) 

There is something so delicious about a single, tight joke in one headline that captures the political moment, or even just the banality of our lives. Here are some examples: “Drugs Win Drug Wars”; “Nation Throws off Tyrannical Yoke of Moderate Respect for Women”; “I Have Decision Fatigue, Says Woman Whose Only Decision in the Last 7 Years Was Not Going to Law School.” These headlines are from satirical news sites like The Onion and Reductress. Both are on the political left. For most of Bari's life, the big political comedy came from the left. Until The Babylon Bee, which launched in 2016.  The Bee is a Christian conservative satirical news site, which may sound like an oxymoron. It did to us. Until we read it and discovered, it's funny. Often really funny. While everyone else was busy criticizing and mocking the right, the Bee found success by filling a void. The Bee's distinctive tagline is “Fake News You Can Trust.”  Here are a few recent headlines: “Biden Cancels Aid to Syria After Finding Out Needy Americans Live There”; “Canadian Dentist Now Offering Euthanasia as Alternative to Cavity Filling.” The crazy thing about the Bee is that the headlines are often not just satire, but prophetic. Here's an example, in 2020, the Bee posted: “Democrats Call for Flags to Be Flown at Half-Mast to Grieve Death of Soleimani.” And now Ivy League students are flying Hezbollah flags and mourning the death of the group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In 2021, The Bee published the headline "Triple-Masker Looks Down on People Who Only Double Mask." One day later, CNBC featured a graphic highlighting the higher efficacy of triple-masking.  While the Bee has garnered fame or infamy depending on who you ask, they do try to be equal opportunity critics, poking fun at the right too. Here's a 2016 headline about Donald Trump: “Psychopathic Megalomaniac Somehow Garnering Evangelical Vote.” And “Shocker: European Supermodel Who Married Billionaire Reality Star Might Not Actually Be Conservative.” Still, in the past few years, The Babylon Bee has been the target of online censorship, deplatforming, and media scrutiny. Twitter suspended the Bee's account in 2022, after it made a joke misgendering Admiral Rachel Levine, President Biden's head of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. The Bee was later reinstated when Elon Musk took over Twitter, who said, “There will be no censorship of humor.” These days, The Babylon Bee still gets fact-checked by Snopes and USA Today, which perfectly encapsulates our internet age: a parody page getting its jokes fact-checked because people really can't distinguish between truth and humor.  Today on Honestly is the CEO of The Babylon Bee, Seth Dillon, to talk about it all: the Bee's Twitter suspension, how he views content moderation and censorship in 2025, the concept of punching down in comedy, and the growth of antisemitism on the far right. Seth also shares how he'll keep being funny during the Trump presidency and why he believes “if it's a joke we're not supposed to make, it is probably the one we should be telling.” If you liked what you heard from Honestly, the best way to support us is to go to TheFP.com and become a Free Press subscriber today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.  Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you're not building muscle, this is why. (1:39) Kids say the sweetest things. (10:11) The more you give, the more you get. (10:54) The direct correlation between your wife's happiness and bedtime schedule with your partner. (22:29) Is having a child easier than having a dog? (25:19) The benefits of grass-fed meat for athletes. (38:23) The longest recorded fast. (40:54) Why you should consider changing your cookware. (43:27) The Billy Corgan/Bill Burr connection. (47:10) Can women smell if a man is single? (49:39) Shout out to @socialcapofficial. (52:28) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if a lagging body part isn't growing because you're doing too much or because of other factors? (55:46) #Quah question #2 – Is there any real science behind compression shirts, leggings, etc.? (58:47) #Quah question #3 – If you've seen the same trainer multiple times at the gym giving poor advice or allowing poor form, would you eventually say something? (1:01:05) #Quah question #4 – I'm 21 years old. What would you tell your 21-year-old self financially, spiritually, physically, and mentally? (1:03:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive 2 lbs. of grass-fed and finished ground beef in every box for the LIFETIME of their subscription + $20 off. ** Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place is having its holiday sale right now! Save over 35% on your order now through January 12. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1762: Tony Robbins – Life Transforming Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Couples sleep in sync when wife is satisfied with their marriage The True Story of a Man Who Survived Without Any Food For 382 Days It seems that Billy Corgan's possible half brother Bill Burr had no time for The Smashing Pumpkins Is Justin Trudeau Fidel Castro's Son? - Snopes.com Single people smell different, according to science - Newsweek Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump #1745: How to Pack on Muscle to Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins)  Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram Tyler | Finance & Wealth (@socialcapofficial) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram  

As President Biden continues to dig his heels in by staying in the race, he continues to dig his own political grave. Filling in for Glenn, Pat and Jeffy react to Biden's press conference in front of NATO and all the fumbles he made while trying to prove he's mentally fit. The guys take calls from the audience to get their take on Biden's performance also. Pat and Jeffy further discuss Biden's poor performance during his press conference, where he admitted his own wife gets frustrated with him. The White House requested edits be made in a recent interview of Biden. Jeffy goes through his “Fat 5” headlines, including the history of Krispy Kreme donuts, Ellen DeGeneres retiring, and a new billion-dollar deal being made between the NBA and multiple networks. The guys examine Jill Biden's handling of Joe since he can't walk alone. Lastly, Pat and Jeffy react to Snopes being unable to locate any pictures of Michelle Obama during her pregnancies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday's Mark Levin Show, the Biden Administration's open border is allowing illegal immigrant killers into our country, endangering us and our children. Our border is wide open, and Biden is not closing it, and if he gets four more years, he will never close it. Donald Trump secured our border like never before and even went to court to secure funding for the border wall, and Biden has done nothing but tear it all down. It is time to secure our border, fix our criminal justice system, and put illegal immigrant murderers in prison. Also, Snopes has finally issued a correction about Donald Trump's remarks about Neo-Nazis at the deadly Charlottesville rally, 7 years later. Biden will go on the debate stage and lie about Trump's record and Charlottesville, and at the same time claim to be the savior of Democracy while defying the Supreme Court. Later, Mark speaks with Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey about the most recent court ruling to reject President Biden's federal student loan forgiveness and Missouri filing suit against the state of New York for interfering in the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices