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Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas is changing fast and this week we cover all of it. The coin-op machines keep vanishing now that Cal pulled its bank of coin-drop video poker, leaving only a handful of spots and around 140 machines left in town. Wynn is swapping out its famous carpet for the exact same design, which sparks a Wynn vs Bellagio personality debate. Drag legend Frank Marino is retiring after 41 years on the Strip, Rocky Horror Picture Show is heading to the Sphere in 2027, and the Museum of Ice Cream opens at Area 15 on July 3. We also break down the Resorts World vs MGM Grand poll, the first legal crypto bet in Nevada history over at Circa, and Derek Stevens turning Fremont Street into a stage for the most ridiculous Vegas parade you will ever see, all to celebrate a Sigma Derby machine that loses money. Let us know which story you loved most in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 - The Line Outside Denny's on the Strip 0:32 - Vegas Coin Machines Are Vanishing 1:48 - Wynn Replaces Its Iconic Carpet 3:00 - Wynn vs Bellagio: Whose Personality Wins? 5:13 - Frank Marino Retires After 41 Years 6:47 - Rocky Horror Picture Show Coming to Sphere 8:37 - Museum of Ice Cream Hits Area 15 11:28 - Resorts World vs MGM Grand 13:26 - Crypto Betting Arrives at Circa 15:43 - The ridiculous Sigma Derby Parade on Fremont Street 17:32 - Why Sigma Derby Is Moving to Golden Gate Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

Strip away the twelve and a half hours of financial crimes testimony that dominated the first trial. Take out the emotional victim impact that the Supreme Court just called prejudicial. What's left is a circumstantial murder case built on a cell phone video and a lie about being at the kennels. Eric Bland says that might be enough. He also says it might not.Bland built the financial crimes case the prosecution leaned on. He knows which pieces were essential to motive and which were emotional padding. In this interview, he does something nobody's asked him to do on any other show — he walks through what he'd tell Creighton Waters to keep and what to cut if the prosecutor called him for advice.He also tackles the defense's escalating strategy. Harpootlian says they have new evidence. Griffin is pointing to unknown DNA under Maggie's fingernails. The AG has put the death penalty on the table and handed Harpootlian a vindictive prosecution argument on a platter. And Alex Murdaugh may or may not take the stand again.Bland has spent years in discovery on the financial side of this case. He knows what's in those records. The question nobody's asking is whether the defense can reframe anything Bland has seen. He answers it here.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #EricBland #TrueCrime #SouthCarolina #HiddenKillers #NewEvidence #DNA #CircumstantialEvidence #MurdaughCase

The unions who backed Nevada's controversial film tax credit bill just tried to punish the lawmakers who killed it, and voters pushed back. Jesse Merrick breaks down what it means alongside Executive Producer Layla Muhammad and Creative Producer Rob Kachelreiss, plus the trio weighs in on Lisa Vanderpump's splashy Strip hotel debut and a surprising new study that flips everything we thought we knew about Las Vegas sprawl. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, June 16th episode: Southern Nevada Water Authority The Neon Museum Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Welcome to Day 2883 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2883 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 135:15-21 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2883 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2883 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Silent Idols and the Living King of Zion In our previous stop along this grand, poetic landscape, we explored the powerful, historical midsection of Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five, verses eight through fourteen. We watched the temple liturgy transform into a dramatic victory march through time. We looked back at how Yahweh systematically dismantled the greatest earthly empires, and broke the power of the dark spiritual principalities operating behind the scenes. We stood in awe as the Divine Warrior shattered the gods of Egypt, and slaughtered the terrifying giant rebel kings, Sihon of the Amorites, and Og of Bashan, who ruled over the demonic stronghold of the underworld gates. We celebrated the truth that Yahweh vindicates His people, and pours out His fierce, fatherly compassion upon His treasured heritage. Today, we have arrived at the magnificent, soaring finale of this great temple hymn. We are completing our journey through Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five, by exploring verses fifteen through twenty-one, in the New Living Translation. The psalmist shifts his strategy one final time. He has already proven Yahweh's supremacy over nature, and His absolute dominance over history. Now, he launches a devastating, mocking, and highly sarcastic assault against the very nature of the gods worshiped by the surrounding nations. He forces the congregation to confront the ultimate, ridiculous contrast between a living, speaking, and history-shaping Creator, and the dead, manufactured metal status symbols of the rebel powers. Let us step onto the trail, open our minds, and listen to the final verdict of the cosmic courtroom. The first segment is: The Pathetic Anatomy of Manufactured Gods Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verses fifteen, sixteen, and seventeen. The idols of the nations are merely things of silver and gold, shaped by human hands. They have mouths but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see. They have ears but cannot hear, and mouths but cannot breathe. The final indictment begins with a brutally honest, reductionist look at the objects of pagan devotion. “The idols of the nations are merely things of silver and gold, shaped by human hands. They have mouths but cannot speak, and eyes but cannot see. They have ears but cannot hear, and mouths but cannot breathe.” To fully unlock the brilliant sarcasm, and the intense spiritual warfare embedded in these three verses, we must look through the lens of the Ancient Israelite divine council worldview, as masterfully taught by Doctor Michael S. Heiser. In the ancient Near East, the surrounding pagan nations did not believe their gods were only pieces of wood or metal. They knew the statues were made by craftsmen. However, they practiced a highly elaborate, mystical ritual known as the "Washing of the Mouth," or the "Opening of the Mouth." Through these esoteric ceremonies, pagan priests believed they could enchant the physical statue, prompting a territorial spiritual entity—a rebel elohim of the divine council—to actually come down, inhabit the metal image, and animate it. The idol was viewed as a localized, physical conduit for a supernatural power. The pagans believed that through these animated statues, their gods could look at their sacrifices, hear their prayers, and speak prophetic directions over their empires. The psalmist stands in the courts of Yahweh, looks at these highly intimidating, gold-plated cultural icons, and completely exposes them as a cosmic fraud. He strips away the mystical propaganda, and mocks the absolute helplessness of the material. He says, “Look closer at these terrifying gods of Babylon, Egypt, and Canaan. What are they, really? Strip away the smoke and mirrors, and they are merely static pieces of silver and gold. They are completely dependent upon the very humans who built them. If a human hand didn't shape them, they wouldn't even exist!” He then executes a brilliant, sensory takedown of their anatomy. He catalogs their organs, matching them against their total lack of functionality. “They have beautifully carved mouths, yes, but they are utterly mute. They cannot speak a single word of comfort, or declare a single true prophecy. They have glistening, jeweled eyes, but they are completely blind. They cannot see the suffering of their followers, or perceive the movements of history. They have elaborate ears, but they are totally deaf to the cries of the oppressed. They have a second mouth carved on their faces, but there is absolutely no ruach—no breath of life, no spirit—inside their lungs.” This is a devastating, logical checkmate. In the ancient world, breath was the defining evidence of life. Yahweh is the self-existent, living God who breathed the breath of life into the nostrils of humanity, and who effortlessly controls the winds of the cosmos. But the gods of the nations are spiritually suffocating. They are paralyzed, inanimate prisoners trapped inside their own expensive silver and gold armor. Why would an intelligent, eternal human being bow down to a physical object that possesses less vitality than a common insect? The second segment is: The Ontological Decay of the Idolater Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verse eighteen. And those who make idols are just like them, as are all who trust in them. Having exposed the pathetic nature of the false gods, the psalmist delivers a chilling, psychological, and spiritual law of human nature. “And those who make idols are just like them, as are all who trust in them.” This is one of the most profound, terrifying warnings in the entire Old Testament. It outlines the law of spiritual assimilation: you will inevitably become just like the object of your ultimate alignment. You cannot give your worship, your devotion, and your deepest trust to a specific spiritual system without taking on the ontological characteristics of that system. In the biblical worldview, human beings were uniquely created to be the tselem—the physical images and reflections—of the living God, Yahweh. We were designed to mirror His life, His speaking truth, His clear-seeing justice, and His active compassion into the physical realm. But when a human being turns away from the Creator, and locks their loyalty onto the dead, manufactured systems of the rebel principalities, a horrific process of spiritual deformation begins. The psalmist is saying, “If you trust in a mute, blind, deaf, and breathless god, your own soul will slowly become mute, blind, deaf, and breathless.” The craftsmen who forge these idols, and the cultures that depend upon them, suffer a catastrophic degradation of their humanity. They lose their spiritual perception. They develop mouths, but they can no longer speak words of true wisdom or justice. They have eyes, but they become entirely blind to the cosmic reality of God's sovereignty. They have ears, but they become totally deaf to the warnings of divine judgment. They become spiritually dead, hollowed out, and as lifeless as the silver and gold statues they worship. To worship a fraud is to transform your own life into a permanent illusion. The Third segment is: The Unified Anthem of the True Council Psalm One Hundred Thirty-Five: verses nineteen and twenty. O family of Israel, praise the Lord! O family of Aaron, praise the Lord! O family of Levi, praise the Lord! All you who fear the Lord, praise the Lord! In stark, brilliant contrast to the silent, suffocating isolation of the idolaters, the psalmist turns back to the vibrant, living congregation of Zion. He organizes the assembly into concentric circles of roaring, unified praise, calling upon each sacred order to testify against the darkness. “O family of Israel, praise the Lord! O family of Aaron, praise the Lord! O family of Levi, praise the Lord! All you who fear the Lord, praise the Lord!” Notice the beautiful, structured hierarchy of this liturgical call. He begins with the widest circle of covenant identity: the “family of Israel.” This is the entire nation, the collective segullah—the private, prized treasure of Yahweh. They are commanded to raise their voices to boast in the God who physically pulled them out of the jaws of Egypt. Then,...

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Vegas is on a roller coaster ride and the numbers are wild. This week Mark and Shawn break down the woman who allegedly married 14 men in Las Vegas, eat a little crow as the Golden Knights fall to the Hurricanes, and dig into the Vanderpump Hotel grand opening (drone show and all). Plus an A's ballpark update with the big arch now in place, Palms' adult-only "Camp Palms," Swingers After Dark, Joe DeSimone selling The Pass while scooping up the Bighorn and Longhorn, White Castle's Casino Royale replacement, a couple of jaw-dropping jackpots — and the headline of the week: the Nevada Gaming Abstract showing Strip net profits plunging 81% while Downtown actually out-earned the Strip on a fraction of the revenue. Debt servicing, distressed properties, and what it all means for the MGM and Caesars deals. Episode Guide: 0:00 - The Woman Who Married 14 Men in Vegas 0:44 - Golden Knights Out, Hurricanes Win the Cup 1:38 - Vanderpump Hotel Grand Opening & Drone Show 3:43 - A's Ballpark Update: The Arch Is Up 5:14 - Camp Palms: Adult-Only Summer Camp 6:57 - Swingers After Dark 8:06 - Local Casino Shakeup: Bighorn & Longhorn 9:34 - White Castle Out at Casino Royale 11:12 - Big Wins: Cosmo Jackpots & a $1.1M Royal Flush 13:39 - Nevada Gaming Abstract: Strip Profits Crash 81% 14:33 - Why the Strip Bleeds: Debt, Leases & Thin Margins 16:25 - Laughlin, Tahoe & What It Means for the Caesars Deal 19:29 - Final Thoughts Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

UNICEF is calling for safe and unfettered access to deliver humanitarian operations. It comes as the Israel Defence Forces increase their control of the Strip to beyond 60% of the coastal enclave. Paul was joined by UNICEF's Communication Officer Salim Oweis who has recently returned from Gaza to Jordan.

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-12-2026.1903 PRINCETON UNIVERSITYJeff Bliss describes massive, deadly swells hitting California beaches due to a southern hemisphere storm system. The conversation shifts to Las Vegas, where a massive, highly anticipated In-N-Out Burger recently opened on the Strip. Bliss details the chain's reputation for fresh food, cleanliness, and fair employee wages. (1)Jeff Bliss discusses the surprising results of the Los Angeles City Council primary, where Nithya Raman surged despite initially conceding. He highlights allegations of voter fraud in the Skid Row area and the impact of California's ballot harvesting laws. The segment also touches on Xavier Becerra's lead in the governor's race. (2)Richard Epstein analyzes the legal effort to prevent the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Centerfacade. He argues that the Trump-aligned board's appeal lacks legal merit and strength, as removing a nameplate does not constitute irreparable harm. Epstein suggests the judge should consider firing the current board due to bias. (3)Richard Epstein critiques the construction of the Obama Center in Chicago, lamenting the destruction of 800 historical trees and the seizure of public land. He describes the project's design as a "monstrosity" with a flawed traffic plan and expresses concern over the foundation's lack of financial transparency and endowment. (4)Jim McTague reports on a "budget-minded hesitancy" among Pennsylvania consumers despite falling gas prices. He notes a rare layoff notice for 70 logistics workers and uneven retail activity. Meanwhile, a data center project near Costcoproceeds under heavy security, while a similar proposal was rejected by a neighboring borough. (5)Lorenzo Fiori discusses the "disaster" of the Italian national football team failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. The segment transitions to Pisa, highlighting the prestigious Scuola Normale Superiore and recent astronomical breakthroughs involving the James Webb Space Telescope. Fiori concludes with local wine and culinary recommendations. (6)Bob Zimmerman discusses the crew selection for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which has been simplified to focus on Earth-orbit docking tests. He also examines private sector developments, including German startup Isar's funding, Stoke Space's reusable rocket design, and an orbital servicing mission by Catalyst intended to rescue a decaying NASAtelescope. (7)Bob Zimmerman honors the late Alan Hale, co-discoverer of the record-setting Comet Hale-Bopp. He reviews the historical significance of the first image of the moon's far side taken by Luna 3 in 1959. The segment also explores current cosmological debates regarding dark energy and the existence of "little red dots" in the early universe. (8)Peter Huessy discusses the history of "tactical" nuclear weapons and the 1950s Desert Rock exercises where U.S. troops were exposed to nuclear detonations. He details the health risks soldiers faced and parallels these actions with Sovietmaneuvers, highlighting the "ludicrous" idea of trying to operate militarily in a post-detonation environment. (9)Peter Huessy explains that Russia views low-yield, tactical nuclear weapons as usable battlefield tools to achieve victory or coerce opponents. He contrasts this with U.S. doctrine, which keeps such weapons under central command. Huessywarns of the lack of transparency regarding China's dual-use nuclear capabilities and Russia's "reckless" potential to use these weapons. (10)Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses stalled negotiations with Iran, noting the heavy influence of the Revolutionary Guard Corps over the diplomatic process. He analyzes the military difficulty of seizing Kharg Island and the profound impact of Ukrainian drones on the Russian front, suggesting that drone saturation has leveled the battlefield and interdicted Russian resupply lines. (11)Jeff McCausland draws parallels between the performative style of Civil War General Jeb Stuart and current Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. He critiques Hegseth's recent speeches in Singapore, Normandy, and Guantanamo, arguing they prioritize individual image over grand strategy and mark significant, potentially transactional shifts in long-standing U.S. foreign policy toward Taiwan and European allies. (12)Veronique de Rugy argues that the U.S. already has the most progressive tax system among OECD countries, with the wealthy paying a disproportionate share of revenue. She critiques Thomas Piketty's proposal for a global wealth tax and mandated "degrowth," characterizing it as an effort to limit national growth under the guise of climate and social justice. (13)Mary Anastasia O'Grady questions the delay in scheduling Venezuelan elections under Delcy Rodriguez. She reports that over 400 political prisoners remain held, and the notorious Helicoide prison remains operational despite contradictory claims. O'Grady notes that the regime lacks the political will to allow a free press or fair electoral body to organize. (14)Conrad Black emphasizes the vital economic ties between the U.S. and Canada, noting Canada provides 25% of U.S.aluminum and 20% of its uranium. He expresses confidence that Prime Minister Mark Carney will build necessary oil pipelines to both coasts to benefit the Canadian economy, despite opposition from environmental groups and Carney's own "green instincts." (15)Francis Rose discusses the U.S. military's efforts to integrate AI by "gamifying" systems to make them intuitive for young, video-game-literate service members. He also highlights CISA's work in rebuilding its workforce to protect private-sector cyber infrastructure and the Army's Joint Innovation Outpost, which aims to accelerate the transition of technology from private inventors to the battlefield. (16)One name correction: (2) Nithia Raman → Nithya Raman (established style for the LA city council member).

Jeff Bliss describes massive, deadly swells hitting California beaches due to a southern hemisphere storm system. The conversation shifts to Las Vegas, where a massive, highly anticipated In-N-Out Burger recently opened on the Strip. Bliss details the chain's reputation for fresh food, cleanliness, and fair employee wages. (1)1903 PERSIA

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 6-12-2026.1900 SAN PEDRO., CAThis dialogue features a broadcast of The John Bachelor Show hosted by John Bachelor and Jeff Bliss, focusing on various developments across the American West. The segment begins with an on-location report from Laguna Beach, where massive, record-breakinWg ocean swells have caused both excitement for surfers and recent local tragedies. Shifting to Las Vegas, the hosts discuss the cultural impact of a new In-N-Out Burger on the Strip and progress on the future Oakland A's stadium. Political analysis covers the Los Angeles mayoral runoff and the California governor's race, including allegations of voter fraud in progressive districts. The conversation concludes with a deep look at the SpaceX IPO, comparing modern private space innovation to the decline of traditional American industrial and naval shipbuilding. Throughout the exchange, the participants weigh the tension between technological advancement and the perceived erosion of national institutional strength.

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – When leaders talk crisply about statistics, sound bites can stitch themselves into scandal. A president saying, "I love the inflation," made good headlines for critics. Strip away the spin, and you see the real story. Energy prices pushed this increase. Oil locked up in the Strait of Hormuz and bold military moves to seize tankers matter to...

There's still a Topo Chico shortage, but Mineragua is a great alternative -- Holly names it an AB FAB! We're warming up for this week's Weekly Trivia Face-Off with some Steven Spielberg questions, Colleen's Drizzilicious influence is strong and she reviews Costco's new chicken strips, and internet trolls are saying Joan Cusack is "unrecognizable" and we ask the trolls to leave her alone! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strip away the famous name and the Nick Reiner case update comes down to a brutal structural problem: a man facing the most serious charges California can bring — two counts of first-degree murder in his parents' deaths, which he denies — says he cannot fund the defense he wants, while more than $1.5 million sits in a trust bearing his name.His petition argues every week of delay is a week his chosen counsel, Alan Jackson, cannot investigate or prepare — damage to his defense that can never be undone. Jackson, who withdrew when the funding fell apart, has declared in writing that his firm is ready, willing, and able to return. Standing between them: trustees who won't pay.Defense attorney and former felony prosecutor Eric Faddis spends this full-length episode pulling the entire fight apart. The trust's reportedly "mandatory and unconditional" terms, owed in part when Nick turned thirty — more than two years before Rob and Michele Reiner were killed — and never honored. The departing trustee's doubts about Nick's judgment, met by the defense's blunt point that no court has found him incompetent. The incoming trustee with a famous resume — Jodi Montgomery, once Britney Spears' conservator. The slayer statute, the reported freeze on the larger family trusts, the siblings' power to oppose, and the unanswerable question of clawing back money already spent if a conviction lands.The episode's final stretch heads to South Carolina, where the Alex Murdaugh retrial now belongs to Judge Debra McCaslin — a jurist with reported early ties to Murdaugh's own lead lawyer and a reputation for giving defendants nothing. Faddis explains what she controls, and why her first big ruling may decide round two.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NickReiner #RobReiner #HiddenKillers #AlanJackson #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #AlexMurdaugh #SlayerStatute #MurdaughRetrial #ReinerCase

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com Shawn signs off from his last show on the road as he and Mark run through a packed week of Vegas news. We dig into why Caesars might be the real winner of the MGM and Caesars buyouts thanks to all the Strip land it still owns, whether Caesars' new $199 Ultimate Steakhouse Tour is actually a deal (spoiler: we're not sold), and the casino shakeup that lands The Pass with the free-food crew at Rainbow Club and Emerald Isle. Plus Four Queens turns 60, a beloved Hugo's Cellar sommelier retires after 41 years, Sigma Derby gets its own Fremont Street parade, a 90s themed speakeasy that falls flat, the downtown Low Line park dream, and the big question to close: is Oyo in trouble after falling behind on its taxes? Let us know what you think in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 – The Venetian slushy guy 0:32 – Aria's carpet swap & the machine that rips it out 1:32 – Golden Knights tied 2-2 in the Stanley Cup Final 2:13 – The Pass sold to the Rainbow Club & Emerald Isle owners 3:56 – Caesars vs MGM: who really owns the land? 6:33 – Caesars' $199 "Ultimate Steakhouse Tour": deal or not? 8:54 – Four Queens turns 60 (and that jeweled keychain) 9:35 – Hugo's Cellar sommelier John retires after 41 years 11:14 – Sigma Derby gets a Fremont Street parade 13:25 – The "Saved by the 90s" speakeasy at the Venetian 16:21 – The Low Line: downtown's High Line dream 18:24 – Is Oyo in trouble over unpaid taxes? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

The single biggest unknown in the Alex Murdaugh retrial isn't a witness, a weapon, or a verdict — it's a ruling that hasn't happened yet. The first jury sat through hours upon hours of testimony about Murdaugh's financial crimes, the stolen client money, the gathering storm the State built its motive on. The South Carolina Supreme Court said that went too far, and ordered any retrial to sharply limit it. The person who decides where that limit falls: newly assigned Judge Debra McCaslin.Eric Faddis — former felony prosecutor, longtime defense attorney, and our sharpest guide to courtroom power dynamics — joins us live to map what's really at stake in that one decision. Strip the financial avalanche out of the State's case and what remains is a circumstantial murder prosecution; leave too much in and the defense has its next appeal pre-written. McCaslin's line-drawing may decide this case before a single juror is sworn.Faddis also takes on the question burning through this story: McCaslin's reported history with Murdaugh's lead lawyer, Dick Harpootlian — the office she once rented from him, the career-shaping praise she reportedly offered on her way to the bench. He explains how lawyers actually read a judge's history with counsel, whether a recusal motion has legs, and how her reportedly tough, law-enforcement-friendly record complicates the easy narrative that Murdaugh caught a break.One judge. One evidentiary line. Two families still waiting for a verdict that holds. We take your questions live — bring the hard ones.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #DebraMcCaslin #HiddenKillersLive #MurdaughRetrial #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #FinancialCrimes #DickHarpootlian #SouthCarolina #MaggieMurdaugh

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Today's show is sponsored by Huion, makers of the Huion Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) — a 21.5" pen display with a gorgeous 2.5K screen and really smooth performance. Bottom line: it feels great to draw on — and it punches way above its price. • Check it out at https://comiclabshop.com • Use code COMICLAB5 for an exclusive 5% discount! (Valid through June 14th) This week, Dave returns from Alaska Comics Camp — https://minicon.alaskarobotics.com/comics-camp/ — with a glowing review of what he calls one of the most meaningful experiences of his professional life. He explains how the camp blends education, community, mentorship, and artistic growth in a remote setting that forces attendees to disconnect from technology and reconnect with one another. Along the way, Brad and Dave discuss what makes the camp special, the value of peer-to-peer learning, the recent panic over Kickstarter's updated NSFW guidelines, Eisner nominations, and the realities of pursuing recognition in comics. Alaska Comics Camp Alaska Robotics Comics Camp is a four-night creative retreat in the southeast Alaska rainforest for comics pros, visual storytellers, and adjacent creators — writers, game devs, filmmakers, journalists, musicians, and more. You have to apply to attend. It's not a standard “buy a badge and show up” event; accepted campers attend after the Alaska Robotics Mini-Con in Juneau.  Cost: Camp is listed at $800, which includes four nights of lodging, meals, and transportation to/from downtown Juneau. Financial aid is available, and asking for aid does not affect application review.  What to expect: workshops, presentations, peer conversations, campfires, board games, hanging out, and wandering through the woods and nearby ocean beach — basically “a professional development conference for people who don't like conference rooms.”  Comfort level: rustic but not brutal — heated cabins, bunk beds with mattresses, flushing toilets, hot showers, power outlets, meals, snacks, coffee/tea, towels, and comfort items are provided. There's no regular Wi-Fi or cell service at camp, though service is reachable by hike or ride.  How to participate next year: watch the Alaska Robotics Mini-Con / Comics Camp site and their social channels for the next application window. Recent camps have used an application process with deadlines months ahead of the event, so don't wait until spring to start looking. https://minicon.alaskarobotics.com/comics-camp/ Topics Covered A complete tour of Alaska Comics Camp and how it evolved from a small Juneau event into an international gathering of cartoonists School visits, library presentations, the Alaska Robotics Mini-Con, and the camp experience itself Why the lack of cell service is one of the camp's greatest strengths Classes taught by attendees on topics including storytelling, lettering, humor writing, character development, publishing, and business An NSFW-comics discussion that impressed Brad with the camp's openness and professionalism The importance of "Comics Rules" (similar to Chatham House Rules) in creating a safe environment for sharing industry information Real-world discussions of publishing contracts, agents, income, and career sustainability The anonymous income survey that helps attendees understand the wide range of successful cartooning careers Why Alaska Comics Camp has become one of Dave's favorite events in all of comics Stories from ComicLab listeners who attended camp after hearing about it on the podcast Dave's observations about Alaska's landscape, culture, and strong sense of community The tale of a failed camp water pump and Pat Race's MacGyver-level solution involving a distillery, a fire department, and a garden hose The viral misinformation claiming Kickstarter had banned pornography What Kickstarter's updated NSFW guidelines actually said Why Stripe — not Kickstarter — is the real concern for adult-content creators Brad's emergency solo Pro Tips episode explaining the new guidelines How creators can avoid overreacting to social-media panic cycles Listener feedback about what Brad and Dave's voices sound like to non-Americans Congratulations to friends of the show, including Ryan North, Glenn Fleishman, Tony Cliff, and Steve Lieber, on their Eisner nominations A discussion about award submissions, advocacy, and why creators must nominate themselves The realities of comics awards, including Eisners, Ringo Awards, Hugos, Reubens, and Ignatz Awards Whether award nominations come from changing your work — or simply years of steady improvement and persistence You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Send us Fan MailLas Vegas gets a massive 10-year extension that cements Formula 1's future on the Strip. There's a great summer discount package at The Mob Museum and the Strip has a brand-new In-N-Out Burger. Plus, Dayna gives us the delicious rundown on her recent night out at BOA Steakhouse, and we look ahead to a historic downtown sendoff for a legendary 1980s casino favorite.The Strip's Newest Burger Joint: In-N-Out Burger is making a massive move to the Strip at BLVD Las Vegas. We've got the details on the indoor/outdoor setup and what this means for hungry travelers.Formula 1 Locks in Until 2037: Big news for racing fans! Formula 1 has signed a massive 10-year extension to keep tearing up the Las Vegas Strip for over a decade. We talk about the multi-billion dollar economic impact and what it means for the city's future.The End of an Era for Sigma Derby: The world's very last remaining operational Sigma Derby machine is moving out of The D. But don't worry, it's not going far! We cover the upcoming Fremont Street farewell processional hosted by Derek Stevens as this beloved 1980s mechanical horse racing game heads to its historic new home at the Golden Gate.Summer Savings & Matinee Magic: Looking for a deal? We break down The Mob Museum's incredible "Big Boss Package" running through August, plus new daytime show slots you need to know about, including Awakening matinees and afternoon sets from the Jabbawockeez.Fremont Street Red, White, and Blue: From a massive Team USA Pep Rally and Watch Party at Stadium Swim to a spectacular citywide America 250 fireworks show on June 20th, downtown has a lot of fun stuff happening.Sports Royalty at Fontainebleau: With the Vegas Golden Knights back in the Stanley Cup Finals, the timing is perfect. Fontainebleau's Hall of Excellence has just added major new artifacts, including championship gear from the Aces, Jack Eichel, Shohei Ohtani, and Rafael Nadal. Plus, we share how locals can score free parking there through Labor Day!Celebrity Sightings: From the Aces courtside to a Backstreet Boy cranking the siren at the fortress, the star power in Vegas is unmatched right now.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Check out our YouTube Channel for the full visuals on the Awakening package and more!Book the Mob Museum package on its website.Book Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas.Enjoying the show? Please leave us a 5-star review and subscribe so you never miss a Vegas update!VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. It's FREE!Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

The skills that survive every industry shakeup aren't the ones you can Google — they're softer, harder to name, and far more durable. In this episode, Jonathan explores principle-oriented thinking: the practice of stripping away the labels we attach to tools, roles, and even ourselves to see what something actually does at its core. It's the difference between handing your coding off to an agent and rethinking your entire workflow around what these new materials are truly capable of. If you've been following along with our recent focus on durable skills, you know we've been hunting for the abilities that translate beyond this month, this year, or whatever AI does to our industry next. Today's skill doesn't have a tidy name you can search for — it's softer than that. Jonathan calls it "principle-oriented thinking": the habit of deconstructing the labels we put on things to understand their core components, properties, and capabilities. It's how NASA engineers turned a sock into a water filter on Apollo 13, and it's how forward-thinking engineers are reframing what AI can actually do rather than jamming it into a predetermined slot. Labels Are Useful Shortcuts — Until They Aren't: Every label, from "software engineer" to "sock," carries baggage, heuristics, and presupposition. That's not a flaw — labels are how we move through the world quickly. But when a label is the only lens you have, it quietly caps how much value you can get out of the thing you're looking at. The Apollo 13 Sock: When the crew needed to fix a life-threatening problem with mismatched parts, the engineers on the ground had to forget what a sock was for and ask what it actually is — a piece of cloth with tensile strength, flexibility, and filtering properties. Strip the assumption that it goes on a foot, and a whole new set of uses opens up. Stop Slotting AI Into Old Roles: The common move is to take one responsibility — coding, debugging, refactoring — hand it to an agent, and keep everything else the same. That works, but it's low-leverage. The more powerful approach starts by asking what the agent is fundamentally capable of, then rebuilding the workflow around those raw materials. See Things as Materials, Not Fixed Functions: When you deconstruct out from under a label, tools and concepts start to look like craftable raw materials. You can then combine them in new, valuable ways they haven't been combined before — alloying old methods with new capabilities to create properties neither had on its own. Reason From Properties, Not Personas: Ask what the actual properties of an LLM are. Non-determinism isn't a bug to apologize for — it's a property you can exploit. The existence of many different models is a property too, which is exactly what makes adversarial review possible. That's principle-oriented thinking applied to agents. Extend the Latticework: Charlie Munger talked about a latticework of mental models that weave together rather than sit in isolation. The durable skill isn't quarantining your concept of "AI" off to the side — it's grafting a new section onto the existing tapestry and letting it reshape everything you already understood. Episode Takeaway: Look at how you spend your time and ask new questions of it. What is the material here? What kind of thinking does the agent actually do? What can a human do that an LLM can't — and the other way around? That's how you avoid believing a sock is only ever good for a foot.

Johnny and Jacob launch a new summer format — the Midweek Roundup! Here's what's inside:

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com It was a wild week of Vegas news while we were away, and we're catching up on all of it. On this episode of MTM Vegas, Shawn and Mark break down the biggest story of all — both MGM (to People Inc.) and Caesars (to Fertitta Entertainment) going private within a week of each other, what it means for the Strip, the property sell-offs likely to follow, and why Hard Rock coming online next year could force everyone to compete. Plus the news Vegas fans have been waiting for: Primm is saved, with Terrible's stepping in to operate the casinos ahead of the planned July 4th closure. We also dig into Hoover Dam's massive new 300-foot American flag lit up through Independence Day, the 3.8 earthquake that rattled the valley, F1 locking in Las Vegas through 2037, Downtown Summerlin's controversial new "DTS" logo, the Neon Museum adding the iconic Mirage sign, the world's biggest In-N-Out opening at BLVD, and the closing of Le Cirque at Bellagio. Episode Guide: 0:00 – Planet Hollywood "leak" & Vegas is healing 0:38 – Greetings from Barcelona + a wild news week 1:00 – Hoover Dam's giant 300-foot flag for July 4th 2:38 – Las Vegas gets a 3.8 earthquake 3:44 – F1 locked in through 2037 4:46 – Primm is SAVED: Terrible's steps in 7:44 – Downtown Summerlin's new "DTS" logo 9:01 – Neon Museum adds the Mirage sign 10:01 – The biggest In-N-Out opens at BLVD 11:30 – Le Cirque is closing at Bellagio - See the tasting menu 13:41 – MGM & Caesars go private: the Strip changes forever 18:30 – Hard Rock is coming in hot 19:21 – What's next? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

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Summary The episode discusses recent developments in motorsports, including the tragic death of Alex Zanardi and various race results across several series. Major Points Alex Zanardi, a former racing champion, passed away at 59. Overview of NASCAR's tripleheader results at Texas and upcoming points for Watkins Glen. Highlights from the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, including the winner and podium positions. Summary of other racing events: Formula 2 in Miami, NHRA, IMSA, Formula E, World Superbikes, WEC, WRC, and MotoGP. Upcoming race picks for IndyCar and NASCAR's tripleheader at Watkins Glen. Josh's Sim Segment

The world is telling experienced professionals to hide. Strip your dates. Shorten your resume. Look younger on paper. Kelli breaks down why that advice is a trap, why timing and momentum matter more than talent, and what it actually looks like to position yourself where your experience is the reason you're in the room, not the reason you're filtered out.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 313 covers recent NASCAR events, significant race outcomes, and highlights from various motorsport series. Major Points Hurricane Hocevar wins his first Cup Series race at Talladega amid a major wreck taking out over 60% of the field. Corey Day secures his first O'Reilly Series win; Sheldon Creed wins the $100K Dash 4 Cash. Andy Jankowiak wins his first ARCA race; significant performances noted from Cleetus McFarland and Isabella Robusto. NFL Draft recap includes key team takeaways. Coverage of various motorsport events: WRC, MotoGP, NHRA, Formula E, and more. Preview and picks for upcoming Texas NASCAR tripleheader, including Craftsman Trucks, O'Reilly Series, and Cup Series.  

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 315 discusses recent motorsport events including IndyCar, NASCAR, and other racing series while previewing upcoming races. Major Points Christian Lundgaard claims his first IndyCar victory after 47 races. Polesitter Alex Palou faced issues, while Felix Rosenqvist had multiple early crashes. SVG dominates the NASCAR Tripleheader at Watkins Glen, marking his first win of 2026. Zilisch achieves three consecutive wins in the O'Reilly series with a last-lap pass. Kaden Honeycutt earns wins in both the Truck Series and ARCA heading to Dover. The episode includes updates on various racing series: Indy NXT, WEC, WRC, MotoGP, and more. Preview of Indy 500 Qualifying and picks for upcoming NASCAR events.

Summary The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 316 covers recent NASCAR events, highlights from Indy 500 qualifying, and previews for upcoming races across various motorsport series. Major Points NASCAR at Dover featured Hamlin's domination in the All-Star Race and noted pit road issues for multiple teams. Corey Day secured his second O'Reilly win of the season, alongside standout performances from drivers like That Jones Boy and Zilisch. Palou won the Indy 500 pole, with rain impacting the qualifying format and leading to a challenging situation for several drivers. Katherine Legge aims to be the first woman to complete the racing double. The episode includes previews and picks for upcoming races in F1, NASCAR, MotoGP, and other series.

Summary: The Grip Strip Podcast Episode 317 discusses major motorsport events (with special guest host Joe Passero), including the death of Kyle Busch, thrilling finishes in IndyCar and NASCAR, and highlights from recent Formula 1 and other series. Major Points: Kyle Busch passes away at age 41 due to pneumonia and sepsis. Felix Rosenqvist wins the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in its history. A pit strategy penalty impacted the points for the polesitter, Palou, after leading the most laps. Daniel Suarez claims victory at the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600, marking his third career win. Ross Chastain secures his third win in the rain-shortened O'Reilly race for JR Motorsports. Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive victory. Discusses key player performances and points standings leading into upcoming races in Detroit and Nashville.

SUMMARY: A small earthquake shakes up Vegas while airport parking is in flames. Caesars is going private; will this move spur some much-needed innovation? At last, Paul sees Masters, and we get the deets! Also, a cowboy samurai roams The Strip, more Bricks & Minifigs talk, and a Freehold Scoopardy!

Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson spent twenty years inside the Murdaugh household. She fixed Alex's collar the morning of June 7th, 2021. She remembered the shirt. She found the wet towel by the shower the next day. She was the person Maggie cried to when Alex's finances were collapsing and nobody would explain why. She told all of it to a jury that convicted him in three hours. Then the Supreme Court erased the convictions — and Blanca drove straight to Maggie's grave without calling anyone first.In her first interview since the reversal, Blanca addresses the question that matters most heading into a retrial: is she the same witness she was in 2023? Three years of processing what she saw inside that family, what she knew before the killings, and what she's learned since — has any of it changed what she's prepared to say under oath? She talks about what she said to Maggie at the gravesite. Whether respecting the court's decision and believing Alex is guilty can exist in the same person. And what Becky Hill — a clerk writing a book about the trial while it was still happening — took from the people who loved Maggie and Paul.The investigative question runs parallel. Jennifer Coffindaffer approaches the Murdaugh case as a clean-slate thought experiment. Strip the name off the file. Two people shot at the dog kennels on a remote hunting property. Two different firearms — a shotgun and a rifle — neither recovered. No blood on the defendant. The defense has long argued no single shooter could have done it the way the state described. Paul Murdaugh's earlier legal troubles — including a boat crash that killed a young woman — left a trail of unresolved grudges.Coffindaffer examines where a scene like this points when you come at it with fresh eyes, what the two-weapon theory actually means for the prosecution, and whether the murder case the state built can survive scrutiny without the financial crimes testimony that carried it the first time. The conviction is gone. The question of who killed Maggie and Paul is open again. These two conversations are the starting point.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughRetrial #JenniferCoffindaffer #BeckyHill #SCSupremeCourt #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

Jennifer Coffindaffer built and broke cases like this for a career at the FBI. She's doing something she rarely does with the Murdaugh case: a clean-slate thought experiment. Strip the name off the file. Forget the financial crimes. Forget the public persona. Look at the scene.Two people shot at the dog kennels on a remote hunting property. Two different firearms — a shotgun and a rifle. Neither weapon has ever been recovered. No blood found on the man the prosecution pointed at for six weeks. The defense has long argued that no single shooter could have done it the way the state described. Paul Murdaugh's earlier legal troubles — including a boat crash that killed a young woman — left a trail of grudges that investigators never fully ran down. Coffindaffer examines where a scene like this points when you approach it without the weight of a name attached, what the two-weapon theory actually signals, and whether the state's murder case can survive a second look without twelve hours of financial crimes testimony doing the heavy lifting.Running alongside that analysis is the voice of the person who knew Maggie best. Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson spent twenty years inside the Murdaugh household. She wasn't an employee in any meaningful sense — she was family. The person Maggie confided in when Alex's financial world was collapsing. Blanca fixed Alex's collar the morning of June 7th. She remembered the shirt. She found the wet towel the next day. She gave all of it to a jury that convicted in three hours.When the Supreme Court erased those convictions, Blanca drove straight to Maggie's grave. In her first interview since the reversal, she talks about what she said at the gravesite, whether she can respect the court's decision and still believe Alex is guilty, and whether three years of processing what she saw has changed what she's ready to say on the stand at a retrial. What Becky Hill took from the people who loved Maggie and Paul can't be given back. What Blanca carries can't be erased by a court ruling.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #BlancaSimpson #JenniferCoffindaffer #MurdaughRetrial #TwoShooterTheory #SCSupremeCourt #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

Send us Fan MailTony Sykowski grew up in Hadley, Mass., and began doing sketch and improv in Chicago. After five years there, he came to New York City and started traveling up the stand-up ladder in 2018. He's performed at the Asheville Comedy Festival and the Tiny Cupboard Penthouse. He's headlining the opening night of the Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival on Oct. 15.  Follow Tony Sykowski: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonysykowski/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonysykowskiWebsite: https://tonysykowski.com/Support the show

Should cartoonists hire a social-media manager? Brad and Dave discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing social media and ultimately argue that most creators should handle it themselves. They explain why social media is an extension of a creator's voice, how direct engagement provides invaluable feedback about audience-building and marketing, and why improving your promotional skills makes you a better cartoonist overall. Along the way, they discuss shyness, self-promotion, audience growth, and the dangers of trying to be everywhere at once online. Topics Covered • The ComicLab newsletter and the “Five to Grow On” feature • Whether cartoonists should hire a social-media manager • Why social media is part of a creator's artistic voice • The value of learning promotion instead of outsourcing it • Why creative people often resist marketing and business skills • How marketing skills can improve artistic skills • The dangers of trying to maintain every social-media platform at once • Brad's “2-2-1” approach to social media • Platform-specific posting strategies and why one-size-fits-all promotion fails • Social-media feedback as a tool for improving your work • Shyness and discomfort with self-promotion • The “lipstick on a pig” problem: when promotion can't compensate for weak work • Why making a great comic remains the most important marketing strategy • Dave's upcoming Reddit AMA and his Hugo Award nomination • Using award nominations as promotional opportunities • Hugo Awards promotional support versus other industry awards • BlueSky starter packs and audience growth • Why cartoonists should do more cross-promotion • Whether creators should put award nominations on book covers • How long to keep promoting a completed comic project • Managing inventory and promoting older books • Long-tail sales and evergreen products • Using older books as bonuses, stretch goals, and loss leaders • When it makes sense to retire promotional efforts • Whether different creative projects need separate Patreons, newsletters, Substacks, and social-media accounts • The benefits and drawbacks of splitting projects into separate brands • Cognitive load, burnout, and managing multiple audiences • Using separate platforms to measure the success of different projects • When creators should keep projects under one roof and when they should branch out You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

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Send us Fan MailVegas is shaking up in a huge way this week! In this episode, we are breaking down the massive news that Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment in a jaw-dropping $17.6 billion deal—and he might not be the only billionaire making major moves on the Strip. Plus, Dayna is back from Panama with travel notes, we give our first impressions of the brand new Vanderpump property, and we reveal exactly where global icons BTS went to refuel off the Strip. From yacht rock pool parties to mind-reading residencies, we've got a lot to cover. On this week's episode:The Billionaire Buyouts: Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion, and Barry Diller's firm just made a massive bid for MGM Resorts. What does this mean for your favorite properties?Vanderpump First Look: The Vanderpump Hotel is officially open! We went on-property to check out the stunning pool deck views and initial vibes before the grand opening. Eat Like BTS: The global icons took over Vegas and stopped off the Strip for an unforgettable meal. Find out how you can eat like K-Pop royalty at Lotus of Siam!

Save big on Vegas with Las Vegas Advisor — get 10% off a membership with code MTM (new members, affiliate): lasvegasadvisor.com I went on vacation and they sold Las Vegas. Live from Montenegro this week because the news would not wait — both of the Strip's biggest operators are heading toward going private. Barry Diller's People Inc. (the former IAC) has put a non-binding, all-cash offer on the table to buy the 73.9% of MGM Resorts it doesn't already own at $48.30/share — an ~$18 billion deal — and take the company private. Pair that with the Caesars / Fertitta Entertainment take-private we covered last week, and Las Vegas may be entering a brand-new era owned by the billionaire class instead of Wall Street. Is that good or bad for the guest experience? I make the case. Plus: the Cromwell has officially reopened as the Vanderpump Hotel (new lampshades, the Gigolo cocktail garden, and why it's still the best Caesars property to base yourself at), the Rio's new $27 buffet that's drawing comparisons to a highway motel breakfast, and a little Star Trek: The Experience nostalgia. Episode Guide: 0:00 They sold Vegas while I was gone (live from Montenegro) 0:25 Cromwell is officially the Vanderpump Hotel 1:44 Inside Vanderpump: the Gigolo bar & saved Cromwell chairs 2:50 Best Caesars property to base at — comps, parking, rates 3:30 The "headless man" at Park MGM 3:47 Star Trek: The Experience & the onion ring tower mystery 4:31 Rio's new buffet: the Hyatt Globalist breakfast backstory 5:24 $27 for THIS? Rio vs. the Carnival World Buffet 6:46 Hyatt keeps letting standards slip 7:08 The big one: two Strip giants going private 7:42 Barry Diller's People Inc. bids $48.30/share for MGM 8:50 Hornbuckle stays — what the deal needs to close 9:44 Why Diller wants MGM 10:28 Big picture: the billionaire era of the Strip 12:16 "Best thing to happen to Vegas"? The guest-experience case 13:29 Wall Street, Macau & MGM's crown-jewel assets 14:34 A new era for Vegas — could the land come back? Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

He has written songs for artists who are household names in country music, from Lee Brice to Randy Houser to Luke Bryan, Jamey Johnson, Faith Hill, Megan Moroney, and more. Already this year, a song called “6 Months Later” that he co-wrote with Moroney went to number 1. In 2014, he was named SESAC Songwriter of the Year. Six years later he co-founded the independent record label Pump House Records with longtime friend Lee Brice. In 2023 he co-founded Entersong Entertainment with longtime friend Jerrod Niemann. And he is one of the founders of the Las Vegas Songwriters Festival, which comes up this August at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on “The Strip.”

Las Vegas' rodeo community was left reeling this week after a teenager competing in a barrel race at the South Point allegedly stabbed three of her competitors' horses with a pocket knife. The horses are expected to recover, and the Clark County District Attorney's Office is now seeking to try the teen as an adult on animal cruelty charges. But what will justice look like and why has the case captured the city's attention? Host Jesse Merrick is joined by creative producer Jacob Solis to find out. Plus, we dig into what billionaire Barry Diller's push to buy MGM Resorts could mean for the Strip, and if the A's are finally starting to woo locals ahead of their 2028 Vegas debut.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 1 (6.1) It’s a Mark T Monday, and Conway kicks off the hour with a wild freeway rescue after a driver rear-ended a semi-truck on the 10 Freeway in San Dimas. Nothing says Monday like traffic, wrecks, and a freeway story that makes everyone grip the wheel a little tighter. Then the crew dives into the madness of Costco gas, where people will line up forever to save a penny a gallon. While the rest of the country complains about gas prices in the $4 range, Southern California is still living in the land of $5 and $6 gas. That leads to talk about electric cars, charging times, and Elon Musk explaining why filling an EV with electricity takes a whole lot longer than pumping gas. The big Vegas story of the hour: Caesars Entertainment, one of the most iconic names on the Las Vegas Strip, is being sold in a massive deal involving billions in cash and debt. With Vegas tourism facing pressure and casino revenue under the microscope, Conway breaks down what it means for the future of the Strip. Plus, Irvine is getting a new In-N-Out, and this one may have the biggest drive-thru setup yet — because in Southern California, burger lines are basically a competitive sport. Trending Keywords: Mark T Monday, 10 Freeway crash, San Dimas, Costco gas, California gas prices, electric cars, EV charging, Elon Musk, Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Entertainment, Vegas casinos, Fertitta Entertainment, In-N-Out Irvine, drive-thru, Southern California traffic, Conway Show, funny podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Schwartz, Chief People Officer at Wiz, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about why HR alone can't create a high-performance culture, why relationships and influence matter more than HR systems, and why "picking up the trash" - a leadership philosophy she picked up working in casinos - has stuck with her ever since.----  Sponsor Links:

Two blockbuster deals in one week put Barry Diller and Tilman Fertitta on track to control a massive chunk of Las Vegas hospitality, Southwest Airlines confirms it's going international and eyeing lounges, and Hilton just launched a brand new hotel concept targeting a market most chains have ignored. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down why the MGM and Caesars deals signal a new era of ownership concentration on the Strip, how Southwest's latest reinvention is starting to look a lot like the airlines it swore it would never become, and whether Hilton's college-town bet can survive the notoriously seasonal economics of campus hospitality. Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IG Barry Diller Moves to Take Over MGM Resorts in $18 Billion Deal Caesars Agrees to $5.7 Billion Takeover by Tilman Fertitta Southwest Moves Toward Latest Reinvention: Long-Haul International and Lounges Hilton Launches Undergraduate Hotel Brand for College Towns. Here's What the Numbers Say. Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Israel announced Monday morning that it would renew strikes on Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut, after significantly curtailing attacks on the Lebanese capital for weeks at the request of US President Donald Trump’s administration. The joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yisrael Katz came as Israel has steadily expanded its ground offensive by capturing more areas in southern Lebanon, including the iconic Beaufort Castle, amid constant Hezbollah drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel and on IDF troops in Lebanon. We delve into what is actually happening on the ground -- and air -- during this "ceasefire" in Lebanon. Yesterday evening, two teenage girls were injured, including one seriously, in a car-ramming terror attack in the West Bank just outside of Jerusalem, with the attacker shot dead by IDF troops at the scene. Fabian fills us in. Netanyahu said Thursday that he ordered the IDF to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip – well beyond the portion of the enclave that Jerusalem was allowed to temporarily continue occupying as part of an October 2025 ceasefire deal with Hamas. We discuss what this new directive means in practice and explore what the IDF is currently doing in the Strip. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israel says it will renew strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut after lobbying for US green light IDF captures strategic Beaufort Castle, as soldier killed in Hezbollah drone strike IDF soldier killed, 3 hurt, in Hezbollah drone attack near newly seized Beaufort Castle Israel shuts schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks Two teen girls hurt, one seriously, in car-ramming terror attack at West Bank junction Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce ‘A jungle’: Reservists speak of permissive open-fire rules along Gaza’s Yellow Line Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⬥EPISODE NOTES⬥ Almost nothing got said on the stages at Global Citizen NOW 2026 without a number behind it. $47 million toward a $100 million education fund. 27 organizations funded. 1,500 jobs from a single restoration effort. 18 million lives reached in one campaign. The headline was the money. The tell was quieter — a pilot to verify, record, and monitor every donated dollar with AI and blockchain, from the moment it is given to the point it makes impact on the ground. Strip away the wattage — Adam Lambert and Ayra Starr opening, Hugh Jackman working the room, heads of state beside Fortune 500 CEOs — and Global Citizen NOW 2026 was a working argument about what technology is for when the objective is a social outcome rather than a shareholder return. In a sector whose standing pitch has been "trust us, the money helps," building the infrastructure to prove where every dollar goes inverts the pitch. The claim now comes with a receipt. This is the Proof of Impact pattern, and it is worth pulling apart clearly.

This week in Vegas history: June 4, 2020, Nevada casinos reopened after the COVID-19 shutdown.   After more than two months closed, casinos across Las Vegas began reopening, including properties on the Strip, downtown, and around the valley. The D and Golden Gate reopened at 12:01 a.m., while other properties followed later that day.  NEWS:   Fertitta Entertainment is buying Caesars Entertainment in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, including about $11.9 billion in assumed debt. The deal would take Caesars private. Shareholders would receive $31 per share, which Reuters describes as nearly a 50% premium to Caesars' stock price before the deal was first reported in February. Tilman Fertitta's company already owns Golden Nugget casinos, the Houston Rockets, and a large restaurant/hospitality portfolio, including brands like Rainforest Café and Bubba Gump Shrimp. Caesars has been under pressure from softer Las Vegas visitation and growing competition in online betting, where rivals like FanDuel and DraftKings are stronger. Caesars' current leadership is expected to stay, including CEO Tom Reeg and CFO Bret Yunker. The deal includes a “go-shop” period through July 11, meaning Caesars can still consider competing offers. If completed, the acquisition would give Fertitta a much larger casino footprint: Caesars controls more than 50 casinos across North America, including Caesars Palace, Harrah's, and Eldorado, plus retail and online sports betting. The article notes the deal could face regulatory scrutiny because of the size and scope of the combined gaming/hospitality business. Vital Vegas reports that a private grand opening party for the newly rebranded Vanderpump Hotel will be held on June 11.   The Heart Attack Grill closed abruptly on May 18. The property posted a passive aggressive rant on their door, stating that the closure was due to casinos pricing out average Americans.   EDC goes to two weekends next year The plan was billed as a way to reduce crowds by spreading them out over two weekends, lol The first of those weekends, “EDC Dusk,” will roll out from May 14-16. The second, “EDC Dawn,” is set for May 21-23, while the full “Dusk Till Dawn Experience” will party from May 13-24.    Johnny Kats is reporting that a new magic-based show “Now You See Me Live” will be moving into the David Copperfield theater at MGM Grand.   Soul Belly BBQ, has opened a new location in the Miracle Mile shops.   New Mirage bar at MGM Grand pool. A user on reddit posted photos of signs at the MGM Grand pool area, directing patrons to a new “Mirage Bar,” complete with the former strip property's iconic palm trees logo.  A look at the pool complex map on the MGM Grand website confirms the change. The site was formerly called the “Splash Bar” and is located between the “Splash Pool” and “Reserve Pool.” MGM Resorts has retained the rights to the Mirage name after selling the Mirage resort site to Hard Rock International.   Tailgate Social, Mandalay Bay's answer to Stadium Swim at Circa downtown, officially opened on May 16. Snoop Dogg performed at the opening The 50,000-square-foot venue features more than 125 feet of LED screens, three heated pools, 25 luxury cabanas, and two premium bungalows    The Clark County commission will be voting to extend the annual Las Vegas Grand Prix, potentially through 2037.   Nellie's Southern Kitchen Closing: The Jonas family restaurant near MGM Grand closed after May 25 service, reducing Southern comfort food options on the Strip.    Drink Las Vegas, a culinary and cocktail festival, will run from Sept. 24 through 27 at four MGM Resorts properties: Aria, Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, Park MGM. “Drink Las Vegas” will incorporate an opening party, panels and seminars, food and cocktail tastings, lunches, dinners and other experiences at more than 30 venues inside the properties. The event recently announced the chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, sommeliers and other hospitality professionals who are participating.    Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is reporting its strongest casino performance since reopening in 2021. The property has adjusted its focus to Las Vegas residents first-quarter 2026 data showed slot revenue up nearly 30 percent, coin-in up 10 percent, and table games revenue up 88 percent compared to the same period in 2025.    Tony: Vital Vegas reports the Luxor is getting a new atrium light show. No word on when the show will debut.   The Vegas Golden Knights swept the Colorado Avalanche in round 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs This is the third time the team has become the Western Conference champions in their 9-year history Though the Eastern Conference champions are still undecided at the time of recording, it's likely that the Golden Knights will face the Carolina Hurricanes in their bid for another Stanley Cup win.    Oceans 11 returning to theaters Ocean's Eleven is returning to theaters nationwide on June 21 and June 24, 2026, for a special 25th-anniversary re-release as part of Fathom Entertainment's Big Screen Classics series. The film is being screened in crisp 4K and features an exclusive introduction by film historian Leonard Maltin. Review: “The Jiggle Room” at Cheapshot on Fremont East Tickets are $20-$30 at thejiggleroom.com Vegas: Icons & Legends is available to purchase on amazon.com.    Neon Lounge Merch!   Where to find us: Keren: @360VegasKeren  Tony: @360VegasTony  Josh: @360VegasJaydubs Neon Lounge Socials: Discord (360 Vegas Server) Xitter Facebook YouTube Reddit neonloungepodcast@gmail.com (702) 900-7964

Magick is not what you think it is. Strip away every movie, every Halloween costume, every Satanic Panic TV special from the 80s, and what you're left with is a probability engineering technology that has been systematically kept from public knowledge for at least three thousand years. Not because it doesn't work. Because it does. And a technology that works — that gives the practitioner a genuine advantage in shaping outcomes — is the last thing a ruling class shares with the people it rules.Thanks to the TIN FOIL MULISHAExclusive episodes on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/ufonopodcastJoin the Tin Foil Mulisha Discord:⁠ https://discord.gg/PQyaJzkt4Y⁠Paypal Donation ⁠https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Y6WRSW9F2JBSCStripe Donation https://buy.stripe.com/aFa6oGeiXamjdlW39HgUM00Buy Merch⁠ https://ufono.dashery.com/ | https://ufono-podcast.creator-spring.com/Buy Mushrooms⁠ https://www.schedule35.co/us/ (Code: U1173687US240607)⁠Email: Iwant2believe115@gmail.com

After months of speculation, Houston-based billionaire Tillman Fertitta announced Thursday that his company would buy Caesars Entertainment in a deal worth $17.6 billion. It's the second Caesars sale in just six eight years – but will it change the complexion of the Las Vegas Strip? Host Jesse Merrick is joined by Kip Kelly, Founding Creative Director at the Beverly Theater, and Executive Producer Layla Muhammad to break it all down. Plus, the team discusses the wide-reaching ripple effects of BTS's Las Vegas takeover, and whether or not Vegas Golden Knights fill-in coach John Tortorella deserves an apology from … basically everyone after the Knights punched their third ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals in just nine years. Plus, in our members-only bonus segment, we look at why Las Vegas' tax revenues are riding high – and why that hasn't translated for the people who actually live here.  If you enjoyed this interview with IS LUXURY's, Luxury Real Estate Advisor, Hollly Erker learn more here. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle's farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he's transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations. Plus, we poll no-tillers from around the U.S. to see how they're using different methods and equipment to seed cover crops.

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With both Brad and Dave nominated for awards this year, the guys spiral into a surprisingly deep conversation about awards, marketing, ego, and whether creators should plaster “award nominee” stickers all over their books. Later, they tackle a listener question about using 3D models, digital sets, and reference material in comics production — leading to a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how both creators actually build comics pages in tools like Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop. Along the way, they discuss why imperfections matter in cartooning, how typography affects visual storytelling, and why “cheating” is often just another word for “working smarter.” Today's Show Should you put an award nomination on a book cover? UPDATE: Hugo Award voter packet "WSFS Membership"  Using sets and other pre-made background materials  UPDATE: Patreon Quips is now available on desktop You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

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The headlines say AI is changing everything about how businesses get found online. Cameron LiButti says those headlines are missing the point. Cameron is the founder of Bidview Marketing, a fourteen-person agency working with medical practices, law firms, and service businesses across the country. He spent four years as a mechanical engineer before finding his way into digital marketing, and that engineering background shapes how he approaches SEO: start with the data, build the structure, and be willing to tell clients what they don't want to hear. In this episode, Erik Martinez and Cameron work through what's actually happening inside search — and what isn't. AI Overviews aren't a new algorithm; they're a new interface sitting on top of machine learning that's been running since 2015. LLMs like ChatGPT aren't pulling from an independent database; they're scraping the web and Google's results. And the businesses that tried to game that system in 2024 are seeing the consequences now. The conversation covers: •          Why Cameron's answer to the most important SEO question hasn't changed in eight years •          How search intent determines whether AI is sending your prospects to you or past you •          What a tax attorney and a medical practice reveal about where AI leads actually come from •          The site structure fundamentals that apply equally to traditional crawlers and AI crawlers •          Red flags to watch for when evaluating an SEO agency or consultant