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President Trump launches a new federal task force to investigate welfare benefits fraud nationwide, headed by Vice President JD Vance. President Trump presses U.S. allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz during Operation Epic Fury while criticizing countries that rely heavily on the waterway but have been reluctant to join the effort. A powerful bomb cyclone blasts the Midwest with historic snowfall and mass flight cancellations as an early-season heat wave pushes temperatures into the triple digits across parts of the Southwest. Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried lobbies for a presidential pardon from prison, but even some of the crypto industry's biggest allies in Congress say he should stay behind bars.   Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com   ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYN to get 30% off your first subscription order Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode spotlights the AAOS Patient Engagement Task Force and its efforts to increase patient involvement in and education about orthopaedic care. Host Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS, welcomed task force co-chairs James W. Barber, MD, FAAOS, and Monica Payares-Lizano, MD, FAAOS, to discuss the creation and structure of the task force and its focus on patient engagement as a key part of the 2024-28 strategic plan. They explain that the task force was designed to promote bi-directional communication between the AAOS Board of Directors and the AAOS councils and committees that are already involved in patient-facing work.  Highlighted task force accomplishments include a major revamp of OrthoInfo.org – AAOS' most comprehensive patient-facing musculoskeletal health resource – to make the website more accessible and easier to navigate, as well as provide the content in multiple languages. Drs. Barber and Payares also talked about patient advocacy and the powerful impact of sharing patient stories with policymakers on Capitol Hill, about other AAOS patient education tools such as CPGs, and about the positive effect of patient engagement on PROMs. Both doctors share perspectives about how they are able to effectively inform and communicate with their unique patient populations, emphasizing the importance of placing patients at the center of orthopaedic care. Host: Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS, member, AAOS Now Editorial Board, and former Editor-in-Chief of OrthoInfo Guests: Monica Payares-Lizano, MD, FAAOS, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Phoenix Children's; Member-at-Large, AAOS Board of Directors; co-chair, Patient Engagement Task Force James W. Barber, MD, FAAOS, orthopaedic surgeon with Southeastern Orthopaedics and Surgery Center; Secretary, AAOS Board of Councilors; co-chair, Patient Engagement Task Force

What does it actually mean when authorities announce a task force in a major case? On Break the Case, Retired FBI Agent Jen Coffindaffer breaks down how FBI-led task forces operate in investigations like the Nancy Guthrie abduction—bringing together federal agents, local detectives, and specialized experts to pool resources, intelligence, and evidence under one coordinated effort.We also explore new questions about potential internet outages, possible organized targeting of wealthy victims, and the investigative strategies that could ultimately uncover who abducted Nancy Guthrie.#TrueCrime #NancyGuthrie #BreakTheCase #FBI #TaskForce #CrimeInvestigation #JusticeForNancy

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The FBI has moved its command center from Tucson to Phoenix. The massive multi-agency task force has scaled down to a focused homicide and FBI unit. Sheriff Nanos says investigators are "definitely closer" and believes Nancy Guthrie is still alive. This Hidden Killers Week In Review breaks down what all of that actually means—and examines the collateral damage this investigation is leaving behind.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer—who told Newsweek this case is the polar opposite of cold—joins Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke to explain the real difference between an investigation closing the walls on a suspect and one that's simply still moving. She walks through what a command center relocation signals, what investigative capabilities are lost when agents leave the local area, and how a small team triages dozens of open leads.Coffindaffer also weighs in on the United Cajun Navy standoff: 41 pages of operational planning, thermal drones, 25 trained canines, coordinated desert sweeps—and why the Sheriff hasn't approved them.Meanwhile, innocent people are paying the price for a case with no named suspect. One man was detained for hours after SWAT hit his home—released with his attorney saying he has "no link whatsoever" to the kidnapping. An elementary school teacher has been harassed by amateur sleuths. Even the Guthrie family had to be publicly cleared.Former prosecutor Eric Faddis explains what legal recourse exists when you've been dragged into a case you had nothing to do with. What does "cleared" mean legally? Can you sue social media accusers? Does speaking publicly help or hurt? If you've lost work because of false accusations, what recovery is possible?A month in. No arrest. No suspect. And lives already destroyed.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.#NancyGuthrie #NancyGuthrieKidnapping #FBIInvestigation #TrueCrimeToday #JenniferCoffindaffer #EricFaddis #PimaCounty #FalseAccusations #TucsonKidnapping #MissingPersons

Studies and Observations Group (SOG) was a highly classified, special ops unit that conducted unconventional warfare during the Vietnam War. SOG carried out the capture of enemy prisoners, rescued downed pilots, and conducted rescue operations to retrieve prisoners of war throughout Southeast Asia. The Task Force also engaged in clandestine intelligence, propaganda and psychological operations. J.D. Bath and Bill Deacy were members of this elite group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shocking revelations about decades-long secret surveillance operations targeting political figures have come to light. From Arctic Frost to off-the-books case files spanning 25 years, the FBI allegedly maintained massive data on Americans—without warrants or criminal investigations. Kash Patel is leading a task force to uncover the truth and hold agents accountable. Today's episode breaks down the scope, implications, and potential fallout for the FBI and American political life. Episode Summary A secretive FBI filing system, active since 1999, allegedly amassed files on Republicans, political influencers, and religious leaders—spanning multiple administrations. Hundreds of off-the-books cases, including Arctic Frost and Trump-Russia probes, were reportedly surveilled without warrants. Experts warn this represents the “spine of the secret police,” a mechanism that could have been used to manipulate political outcomes and suppress dissent. Kash Patel has now taken action, reportedly firing ten FBI agents linked to the surveillance of him and Suzy Wiles. The larger task is to investigate those maintaining the system and identify accountability gaps within the agency. Analysts warn that if left unchecked, such systems could pave the way for extreme censorship, show trials, and political persecution—essentially undermining constitutional checks and balances. This episode also revisits previously uncovered intelligence of 1,200 additional files on private citizens, further highlighting the potential targeting of conservatives and prominent figures such as Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for structural reforms or even a complete reset of the FBI, questioning whether states could better manage domestic law enforcement functions. Key Takeaways FBI secret filing system active since 1999, spanning 25 years and multiple administrations. Hundreds of off-the-books cases, including Arctic Frost, allegedly surveilled political figures without warrants. Kash Patel leads a task force to investigate and hold agents accountable; ten have already been fired. Concerns raised about potential totalitarian surveillance, censorship, and political persecution. Additional 1,200 files on Americans, including conservatives and influencers, recently uncovered. Debate over whether the FBI should be reformed or replaced by state-level law enforcement. Host: Tara Show: AmperWave Daily Topic Tags: FBI, Arctic Frost, Kash Patel, Surveillance, Political Espionage, Warrantless Files, Republican Party, Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., DOJ, Law Enforcement Reform, Censorship, Deep State, U.S. Politics, Off-the-Books Operations

When a massive missing persons operation narrows from hundreds of investigators to a small dedicated task force, something has shifted. The question is whether that shift brings resolution closer — or just restructures the uncertainty.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer has worked cases from the inside. She knows what investigative language means when it goes public, what a command center relocation signals about Bureau priorities, and what a task force weighs when it starts making triage decisions about which leads stay active.In this live conversation, Coffindaffer breaks down every major investigative development in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance: what the FBI's pivot from Tucson to Phoenix means for boots-on-the-ground capabilities, why the return of Annie Guthrie's vehicle from evidence storage tells us something specific about that family's standing in the investigation, and how a small team can realistically manage dozens of open threads without letting something critical fall through.She also takes on the public pressure over volunteer resources — specifically the United Cajun Navy's formal 41-page request to assist, still unapproved — and breaks down the real law enforcement argument on both sides of that debate.Thirty-three days. An 84-year-old woman still missing. One unidentified suspect. What does "closer" actually look like when it's real — and what does it look like when it's just hope?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.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #MissingPersons #FBIInvestigation #ArizonaMissingPerson #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #PimaCountySheriff #HiddenKillers #KidnappingCase

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Lenval Logan spent 20+ years in the US Air Force as an all-source intelligence analyst and became a key member of the UAP Task Force under Jay Stratton. In this exclusive interview, he confirms what George and Jeremy have long suggested: the best UAP evidence has never been shown to the public. Logan analyzes the Syria UAP video that he personally requested analysis for during his time with the Task Force. His assessment: “This met all the parameters of a UAP. To the best of my knowledge, yes - instantaneous acceleration, no doubt in my book.” When Jeremy asks if he's seen better footage, Logan's answer is stunning: “Yes.” He reveals how the intelligence community analyzes UAP cases, what happened when Lue Elizondo and Jay Stratton first walked into his secure facility, and why none of the original Task Force members were brought into AARO. Logan describes seeing a diamond-shaped object outside his aircraft window in 1990 - identical to a craft later photographed as the Calvine UFO. He explains how AWACS systems worldwide track objects that move impossibly fast, turn at right angles, and demonstrate capabilities beyond any known nation. From British AWACS operators admitting 'we all know about this guy' to sensor data showing objects that can't be foreign adversaries, Logan provides the insider perspective on how UAP analysis actually works - and why AARO is failing the American public. Logan is building an app called Phenom to crowdsource UAP data collection and analysis. After being doxed and attacked, he's launching version 2.0 in April with backing to fight the noise and collect real evidence. *Check out Logan's UAP tracking APP at ⁠https://www.ThePhenom.app

Welcome to Transmission Interrupted! In this episode, host Jill Morgan sits down with the principal investigators of NETEC—Dr. Aneesh Mehta, Dr. Vikramjit Mukherjee, and Dr. John Lowe—to reflect on a decade of advancing special pathogen preparedness across the U.S. healthcare system. Together, they revisit the origins of NETEC, tracing back to the transformative events of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, and share their unique journeys as infectious disease experts, critical care clinicians, and scientists on the front lines. The conversation dives into the challenges and lessons learned while building a national network equipped for high-consequence infectious diseases, the evolution from isolated specialty units to a system-wide approach, and the critical importance of healthcare worker safety. You'll hear insights on what it takes to maintain readiness in a landscape of ever-changing threats, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, and a call to expand this “tight-knit club” of preparedness champions. Whether you're a healthcare professional, public health advocate, or just curious about how the U.S. prepares for medical crises, this episode delivers an inspiring look at the past, present, and future of special pathogen response—and why it matters to us all. Guests John-Martin Lowe, PhD John-Martin Lowe, PhD, is the director of the Global Center for Health Security, assistant vice chancellor for health security training and education, and professor of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, he leads research and training initiatives to advance environmental risk assessment and infection control for high consequence pathogens. As a virologist and environmental exposure scientist, Dr. Lowe has worked extensively throughout the U.S., Africa, Asia and Europe as an educator, researcher, and in health emergency risk management related to infectious disease, infection control and emergency response. As a professor of environmental and occupational health, his expertise focuses on infectious disease risk assessment and management of risk for clinical, community and industrial environments. Dr. Lowe also has extensive experience in emerging pathogens and health security. He is co-PI for the U.S. National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center, established an international network for emerging infectious diseases, and served lead investigator for a multi-country bio-surveillance network in Africa. He has experience in a broad range of health security topics from surveillance, public health response and clinical response to health emergencies. Dr. Lowe led successful COVID-19 efforts in 2020 at the National Quarantine Unit and Nebraska Biocontainment Unit to provide monitoring and care for repatriated U.S. citizens exposed to and infected with SARS Coronavirus 2. He also led early and continued efforts to characterize the transmission dynamics of SARS Coronavirus 2 which were presented to in a joint meeting hosted by the Academy of Medicine and American Public Health Association on April 15, 2020. Dr. Aneesh Mehta, MD, FIDSA, FAST Aneesh Mehta is a Professor of Medicine and of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine, and also serves as the Chief of Infectious Diseases Services and Assistant Director of Transplant Infectious Diseases at Emory University Hospital. He is a board-certified infectious diseases physician, who received an MD from the University of Oklahoma and completed Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases training at Emory University. Aneesh has been one of the core physicians of the Emory Serious Communicable Diseases Unit (SCDU) since 2009. He was admitted physician for Emory's first patient with Ebola Virus Disease and was highly involved in care of the four patients with EVD, one patient with Lassa Fever, and several PUIs cared for by the Emory SCDU. During the Ebola activation, Aneesh was involved in all aspects of unit management, patient care, laboratory handling, and research. Aneesh is a co-Principal Investigator at NETEC. He also has been involved in development of the Special Pathogens Research Network Biorepository and evaluation of Medical Countermeasures. Vikramjit Mukherjee, MD, FRCP (Edin) Vikramjit Mukherjee is an intensive care physician who serves as the Chief of Critical Care at NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue. He also is the Chief of Bellevue's Special Pathogens Program. Dr. Mukherjee is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Mukherjee serves as co-Principal Investigator for NETEC, as a steering committee member for the National Special Pathogens System of Care, and as an executive member of the Task Force for Mass Critical Care. His research interests include special pathogen preparedness and mass critical care. Vikramjit Mukherjee completed his medical training at Armed Forces Medical College, India, before arriving in the United States. Here, he completed his residency and chief residency at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center and fellowship and chief fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at New York University Medical Center. Following completion of training in 2015, he joined faculty in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Host Jill Morgan, RN Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Resources About NETECNETEC LeadershipTransmission Interrupted PodcastNational Special Pathogen System (NSPS)NETEC Resource Library About NETEC A Partnership for Preparedness The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources. Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems. For more information visit NETEC on the web at www.netec.org. NETEC Consultation Services Assess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting. NETEC offers free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events. Our targeted support services are delivered by experts selected and assigned to each inquiry based on the unique needs of your organization. Have a question? Ask a NETEC expert. For more information visit: netec.org/consulting-services.

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The surge is slowing. After weeks of round-the-clock operations with four hundred investigators, sources say the Nancy Guthrie case may transition to a smaller, sustainable task force. The family has been briefed on the change. And the questions that remain unanswered are significant.The DNA recovered at the scene hit no match in CODIS. No vehicle has been connected to the crime. Two individuals were detained and released with no established connection. The ransom notes contained details suggesting inside knowledge—but no collection mechanism was ever viable. Command coordination between Sheriff Chris Nanos and the FBI has faced scrutiny throughout.Former FBI hostage negotiator Rich Frankel framed the transition directly: investigators must eventually move to a sustainable level of manpower. The case isn't closed. But the operational posture is changing.Robin Dreeke ran the FBI's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program for years. He joins Hidden Killers to break down what this transition actually means—not the public messaging, but the institutional reality. What gets prioritized when resources contract? What leverage points remain? And what does the incoming task force lead need to protect to keep this case solvable?The evidence suggests contradictions that may point to multiple actors. Reconnaissance without a coherent plan. Forensic discipline at the door but a glove dropped miles away. Someone planned this. Someone executed it. And someone in the perpetrator's life is watching them unravel under the pressure of a two-hundred-thousand-dollar reward and genetic genealogy closing in.Robin explains the psychology of the break—and who historically becomes the person who talks.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.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #TaskForce #RobinDreeke #ChrisNanos #FBIInvestigation #TucsonKidnapping #GeneticGenealogy #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Bruce Power, and Fidelity Investments Canada.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites. A fellow podcaster on the show today. But leaving his credentials there would be selling our guest very short indeed. Michael Liebreich is here!He's an acclaimed thought leader on clean energy, mobility, technology, climate, sustainability and finance. The CEO of Liebreich Associates and co-managing partner of EcoPragma Capital, which focuses on companies committed to the net-zero transition. Michael's former roles include membership in the UK's Taskforce on Energy Efficiency, advisor to the UK Board of Trade, as well as advisor to the UN on Sustainable Energy for All. He's addressed the UN General Assembly.His very own podcast is called “Cleaning Up” where he hosts in-depth conversations with leaders in climate change and its solutions.  Guests have included Tony Blair, Prince Albert of Monaco ... and some fellow named Mark Carney.So today, I'm talking with Michael about clean energy and the energy transition. Lessons learned from efforts until this point. I want to know how clean electrification moves forward and accelerates as political interest in western democracies wanes. And lastly, what should Canada's role in all of this be?Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Assuming we already understand the parameters of “good citizenship” (obey the law; do no harm to others), how to decide what constitutes a “well-informed” citizen? Tom Schnaubelt, executive director of Hoover's Revitalizing American Institutions (RAI) initiative, and Checker Finn, a Hoover senior fellow and chair of Hoover's Working Group on Civics and American Citizenship, introduce Hoover's pioneering “Civic Profile” which launches in early March – a three-part test that assesses civics-related values, knowledge, and engagement. Also discussed: how to keep the civics “push” going past the coming American semi-quincentennial in early July (is a decades-long “civics renaissance” feasible?), plus other RAI endeavors currently underway at Hoover (national civics fellows, a networking Alliance for Civics in the Academy, “People, Politics and Places” fellowships that bring rural undergrad and grad students to the Stanford University campus, plus Hoover's USA @ 250 lecture series on ideas, institutions, and civic traditions that have sustained America freedom dating back to the republic's founding).   Recorded on February 25, 2026.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Chester E. Finn Jr. is the Volker Senior Fellow (adjunct) at the Hoover Institution and President Emeritus of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. At Hoover, he chairs the Working Group on Civics and American Citizenship within the Center for Revitalizing American Institutions. He previously led Hoover's Task Force on K-12 Education and now participates in the Hoover Education Success Initiative, as much of his career has focused on reforming primary and secondary schooling in the US. That included serving as a member of the Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland's Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, as well as Assistant US Secretary of Education and chair of the National Assessment Governing Board. Thomas Schnaubelt is the Executive Director of the Center for Revitalizing American Institutions at the Hoover Institution. Prior to his role at the Hoover Institution, Schnaubelt served as a Lecturer and Senior Advisor on Civic Education at the Deliberative Democracy Lab, within the Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. Schnaubelt came to Stanford in 2009 and has served as the Associate Vice Provost for Education, the Executive Director of the Haas Center for Public Service, and a Resident Fellow in Branner Hall, where he and his wife oversaw the development and implementation of a living-learning community focused on public service and civic engagement. In 2015, Schnaubelt coordinated the launch of Cardinal Service, a university wide effort to elevate and expand public service as a distinctive feature of the Stanford experience, and he has launched and led several national initiatives focused on democratic engagement and social change education. Schnaubelt received a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Mississippi, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan, and Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Bill Whalen, the Virginia Hobbs Carpenter Distinguished Policy Fellow in Journalism and a Hoover Institution research fellow since 1999, writes and comments on campaigns, elections, and governance with an emphasis on California and America's political landscapes. Whalen writes on politics and current events for various national publications, as well as Hoover's California On Your Mind web channel. Whalen hosts Hoover's Matters of Policy & Politics podcast and serves as the moderator of Hoover's GoodFellows broadcast exploring history, economics, and geopolitical dynamics. ABOUT THE SERIES Matters of Policy & Politics, a podcast from the Hoover Institution, examines the direction of federal, state, and local leadership and elections, with an occasional examination of national security and geopolitical concerns, all featuring insightful analysis provided by Hoover Institution scholars and guests. To join our newsletter and be the first to tune into the next episode, visit Matters of Policy & Politics.

Regulators are no longer asking about AI principles — they want proof. Legal teams must show how their controls work, withstand scrutiny, and protect privilege.In this episode, I speak with Adria Perez about the evolving landscape of AI policy and what it means for corporate compliance. Our conversation focuses on the U.S. Department of Justice's AI Litigation Task Force and the growing expectation that organizations demonstrate real oversight, documented controls, and responsible use of AI. Adria shares practical insight into the challenges and opportunities AI presents for legal departments, as well as how governance frameworks can help companies adopt these tools with confidence.Adria Perez is a partner in Reed Smith's Global Regulatory Enforcement Group and a former member of the Volkswagen AG Independent Compliance Monitor and Auditor team. With deep experience at the intersection of enforcement, compliance, and monitorship expectations, she brings a perspective that in-house counsel and compliance leaders increasingly need as AI oversight rises to the board level.During our discussion, we cover:Artificial intelligence as both a strategic asset and a compliance challengeThe DOJ's AI Litigation Task Force and what it signals for corporate oversightBest practices for responsible AI use, governance, and internal controlsAI's growing role in whistleblower complaints and internal investigationsWorkflow efficiencies and operational advantages AI can deliverProtocols and employee training essential for safe, effective adoptionCommunicating AI initiatives, safeguards, and successes to corporate boardsIf you're responsible for compliance, investigations, or AI governance, this episode offers a clear look at how legal teams can adapt and lead in a rapidly changing environment.Special thanks to Adria Perez for sharing her insights and making the time to join us.Tom HagyHost | The Emerging Litigation Podcast______________________________________ Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear please give us a rating. You'd be amazed at how much that helps. If you have questions for Tom or would like to participate, you can reach him at Editor@LitigationConferences.com. Ask him about creating this kind of content for your firm -- podcasts, webinars, blogs, articles, papers, and more. Tom on LinkedIn Emerging Litigation Podcast on LinkedIn Emerging Litigation Podcast on the HB Litigation site

Department of Justice Selects U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago For Trade Fraud Task Force full 37 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:32:46 +0000 rk5YBTkFPabHHVdOOV8Mol5qTaxLC519 news Chicago All Local news Department of Justice Selects U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago For Trade Fraud Task Force A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

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In der aktuellen Folge sind die beiden Leitungen des Kompetenzzentrums gegen Extremismus (konex) zu Gast bei "Verschwörungsfragen". Bei konex wird politisch motivierte Kriminalität schon im Entstehen bekämpft - aber auch eine Ausstiegsberatung angeboten, um Menschen einen Ausweg aus der Radikalisierung zu ermöglichen. Die polizeiliche Leiterin ist Bettina Rommelfanger vom Landeskriminalamt Baden-Württemberg, die auch für die Taskforce gegen Hass und Hetze verantwortlich ist. Der wissenschaftliche Leiter von konex ist Dr. Daniel Köhler, der im neuen Podcast "RadiCast" des Landeskriminalamts über konkrete Fälle von Radikalisierung und Extremismus spricht. Diesen spannenden True Crime Podcast über die gefährlichen Folgen von Verschwörungsmythen empfehlen wir wärmstens! Dr. Michael Blume fragt seine Gäste, wo die aktuellen Gefahren von Extremismus im Land liegen und wie der Staat resilient dagegen werden kann. Vor allem durch Social Media werden tagtäglich Hassrede und menschenfeindliche Aussagen in unsere Timelines gespült. Aus diesen Worten können letztlich Taten werden, die am Ende unser aller Zusammenleben gefährden. Um diesen Angriffen zu widerstehen, braucht es einerseits staatliche Maßnahmen, aber auch die Kraft der gesamten Zivilgesellschaft. Glücklicherweise hat konex auch neuere Formen des Extremismus auf dem Schirm, die sich nach und nach auch in unserem Land verfestigen könnten. Dazu zählt unter anderem der nihilistische Extremismus, bei dem sehr junge Menschen sich aus verschiedenen Versatzstücken von Ideologien bedienen. Sie eint dabei der der Wunsch, Chaos zu stiften und der Gesellschaft zu schaden. Im schlimmsten Fall können daraus auch Gewalttaten entstehen. Frühzeitig darüber aufzuklären bedeutet, diesem Trend einen Schritt voraus zu sein. Webseite von konex: https://www.konex-bw.de/ True Crime Podcast "RadiCast": https://open.spotify.com/show/2KFVIdFpZjtuRXUwONlY3u Initiative Toleranz im Netz: https://initiative-toleranz-im-netz.de/

Presidential Task Force on Institutional Voice Draft Report  October 2025 Update  Please provide feedback on the report  Members of our community —  whether students, staff, faculty, or alumni — feel deeply about many local, national, and world events, but does that mean that a university should opine on such weighty matters? Or should the university sit back and allow the individual voices of the community rise to the surface? Can it do both? And when the university does speak, who speaks for the university? What principles should govern this decision of when and how often to speak?  Last year, Cornell University created the Presidential Task Force on Institutional Voice to examine these questions and issue recommendations to the community. A draft report was released to the Cornell community during the fall semester outlining principles and providing suggestions to guide how the president, provost, deans, academic departments, and others should approach this issue. The Task Force was co-chaired by Cornell Law School Dean Jens David Ohlin and Deputy Provost Avery August. In this Keynote, Dean Ohlin and the Professor Nelson Tebbe will discuss the Task Force's findings. What You'll Learn: How Cornell University is studying the issue of institutional voice The principles and guidelines recommended by Cornell's Presidential Task Force on Institutional Voice The various approaches that other universities have taken on this issue Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

It's been a long time coming, Task Force. Seriously, we don't know how we haven't covered this movie yet. But this week on Movie Club we're tackling the Will Smith & Tommy Lee Jones classic Men in Black. What do you think of the movie? Does it hold up? Let us know in the comments! Sensitive topics: death, body horror "Crypto", "Redletter" Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby County District Attorney General Steve Mulroy talked on "Behind The Headlines" about the Task Force and criticism Memphis Mayor Paul Young has taken.

Host/Producer: Amy Browne LD 395, An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nation LD 785, An Act to Enact the Remaining Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) update Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s 2026 Youth Mental Health Summit About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License The post Around Town 2/20/26: Local News, Culture and Events first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

The City Bar's Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies hosts today's podcast on President Trump's:  Winning the Race, America's AI Action Plan. Task Force co-chair Jerome Walker is joined by task force members Matthew Bacal (Davis Polk), Azish Filabi (American College of Financial Services), Robert Mahari (Stanford Codex), and Evan Abrams (Steptoe), to review the plan's three pillars and key action steps. Pillar One (“Accelerate AI Innovation”) is described as largely deregulatory, including agency review of rules and certain FTC/FCC actions, with targeted concerns such as ideological bias and synthetic media in the legal system, plus investments in open-source/open-weight models, data, interpretability, evaluations, and government/DoD adoption. Pillar Two (“Build American AI Infrastructure”) focuses on the physical side of AI—permitting for data centers and fabs, energy and grid expansion, semiconductors, water for cooling, workforce training, cybersecurity, and “security by design,” while anticipating trade-offs and litigation. Pillar Three (“Lead in International AI Diplomacy and Security”) balances support for exporting US “full stack” AI with tighter national security controls, including stronger export-control enforcement and participation in international bodies primarily to counter China. The conversation closes with suggestions for improving the plan by strengthening trust, safety/rights considerations, and maintaining flexibility as AI capabilities evolve. If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field. 00:00 Trump's 2025 AI Action Plan: Big Goals, Short Document, 3 Pillars 03:23 Pillar One Preview: 15 Action Steps to ‘Accelerate AI Innovation' 09:16 Meet the Panel + Setting Up the Pillar One Deep Dive 11:21 Pillar One Explained: Deregulation, Free Speech, Data Sharing, Evaluations, and Trust 18:33 Key Takeaways for Stakeholders: Business, Finance, Civil Society, and Tech 23:57 Which Pillar One Steps Matter Most? Sequencing, Competitiveness, and Data Access 27:52 Pillar Two: The Physical Side of AI—Energy, Chips, Data Centers 36:32 Critical Infrastructure Security: Physical Risks, Cyber Threats & ‘Security by Design' 37:14 Data Poisoning Explained: How Training Data Can Be Manipulated at Scale 38:00 Workforce Training at Scale: From Trades to Semiconductor Talent Pipelines 38:52 Wrapping Pillar Two: China Competition, Speeding Projects, and Ranking Priorities 40:34 What Lawyers & Judges Need to Know About Pillar Two (Red Tape, Legal Tech, Litigation) 45:30 Pillar Three Overview: Balancing Global AI Leadership with National Security Controls 50:05 Pillar Three Priorities by Industry: Export Controls, Frontier Evaluations & Data Center Risk 58:56 Why Engage International AI Bodies? Countering China and Filling the Leadership Vacuum 01:03:20 Trump vs. Biden Narratives: Competition vs. Safety—What Should Change in the Plan? 01:07:38 Panel Advice to Improve the Action Plan: Rights Framework, Nimble Policy, Safety & Research Funding

Psoriatic arthritis management is evolving fast, but bridging the gap between clinical evidence and patient experience remains the ultimate challenge. When multidisciplinary teams and patients truly sync, care transforms. i3 Health recently convened a Multidisciplinary Task Force to discuss early screening, comorbidities, and therapeutic optimization. In this exclusive follow-up interview, we sit down with Archie Franklin, MBA—a veteran PsA patient and Task Force moderator—to go beyond the data. Listen now to hear a unique, dual-perspective look at the changing treatment landscape, sharing candid reflections on how clinicians can bridge communication gaps and practically elevate outcomes for every patient. Click the link to view the Task Force and claim your free CME/NCPD/CPE credit: https://bit.ly/4h5NSKb

On this week's "Capitol Chats" podcast, Rep. Lindee Brill, R-Sheboygan Falls, says protecting kids online will require a "multi-faceted" approach. She chairs the Speaker's Task Force on Protecting Kids, which has introduced bills touching on youth social media accounts and app usage, law enforcement response to internet crimes against children and AI chatbots.

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California's climate disclosure laws are entering a critical phase as key compliance deadlines approach. SB 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) requires companies to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, while SB 261 (Greenhouse gases: climate-related financial risk) mandates disclosure of climate-related financial risks aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) or an equivalent framework. Although SB 261 is currently on hold due to litigation, companies should continue preparing. In this episode, we discuss the latest developments from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), 2026 reporting requirements, and how to navigate ongoing regulatory and legal uncertainty. In this episode, we break down the latest developments from the California Air and Resources Board (CARB), what companies need to report in 2026, and how to prepare amid ongoing regulatory and legal uncertainty. In this episode, we discuss:2:50 Deadline for SB 253 (GHG) reporting4:39 Reporting requirements for SB 25313:21 Deadline for SB 261 (climate risk) reporting16:52 Reporting requirements for SB 26120:43 What to expect from CARB in 202624:20 Applicability considerations and key exemptionsFor more on the California sustainability laws, read our In depth, California climate reporting–SB 253 and SB 261 explained. Looking for the latest developments in sustainability reporting? Follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay in the loop for the latest thought leadership on sustainability standards. About our guestLogan Redlin is a director in PwC's National Office who is focused on thought leadership strategy and content development related to accounting and financial reporting, sustainability reporting, and standard setting. Prior to this role, Logan spent 15 years in the audit practice, serving both public and private companies with a primary focus on asset management and real estate.About our guest hostDiana Stoltzfus is a sustainability partner in the Professional Practice Group within the National Office. Diana helps to shape our firm's perspective on regulatory matters, responses to rulemakings, and policy development and implementation related to significant new rules and regulations. Diana was previously the Deputy Chief Accountant in the Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) of the Professional Practice Group in the OCA at the SEC. She focused on providing guidance related to auditing, independence, and internal controls.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.

Derrick Todd Lee is running scared - bouncing buses and ducking into Atlanta hotels, slipping from one place to another like a ghost who knows that the walls are closing in. But the streets talk. Credible tips and a chance phone call would lead to the Atlanta P.D. rolling out hard and fast, to catch and takedown a serial killer. Derrick Todd Lee (DTL) terrorized the Baton Rouge and Lafayette Louisiana. A Serial Killer who took the lives of at least (7) women in the late 1990's and early 2000's, Lee's reign of terror finally ended in late May of 2003 when he was captured in Atlanta, GA after being linked by DNA to several of the murders.This is DTL  Hosted by Kelly Jennings and produced by the experts at Envision Podcast Productions.Timestamps01:10 The Emergence 13:38 A Pattern of Behavior14:23 The Task Force is Determined19:46 The Match25:23 Running Scared34:45 The Hunt EndsFor Media or Advertising Inquiries Envisionpodcaststudios@gmail.com

Cristina Gomez discusses Vermont's groundbreaking House Bill 654, the first structured state-level UFO task force legislation in the country, covering the 10-member UAP panel, the high-profile military witnesses volunteering to testify, and a state lawmaker's on-camera admission about where classified UFO data is actually being held.To see the VIDEO of this episode, click or copy link - https://youtu.be/-4j_Uk-j1z0Visit my website with International UFO News, Articles, Videos, and Podcast direct links -www.ufonews.co00:00 - The First State UFO Bill02:53 - Why This UFO Bill Is Different04:47 - The UFO State In America06:12 - The UFO Science Partnership08:36 - Where Is The UFO Data Going09:55 - A New Way Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support.

Europe's debate about gender equity in venture has moved beyond awareness and intention. The real question now is much sharper: how does capital actually move, where does it get stuck, and what genuinely changes outcomes for women building companies today?In this episode, Andreas sits down with Debbie Wosskow, a serial founder, investor, and Chair of the UK's Invest in Women Task Force, to discuss what she has learned from 25 years inside the system. This is a conversation about incentives, power, institutional capital, and why gender equity in venture is not a “nice to have” but a performance strategy.We move from founder mindset to investor behavior to ecosystem and government-level levers and end with a clear-eyed reflection on DEI, ESG, and feminism. At a moment when many are retreating, but the case for backing women has never been stronger.Context: the data doesn't lie, and it isn't improving fast enough

"If we don't get our AI ducks in a row at some point and we miss that boat to shore up our industries right now, it's not really going to matter what regulations we have on the table. Because we won't have control." The federal government has released the results of its public consultation on AI, including over 30 submissions from Minister Solomon's AI task force. Former ISED senior policy advisor Jaxson Khan joins to discuss how the consultations might inform Canada's AI future, and why the task force was "remarkably consistent" in its diagnosis, but not its prescriptions. -- The BetaKit podcast is presented by Fasken Emerging Tech, supporting trailblazing startups, venture capital funds and acquirers of high-growth tech companies for over 30 years. If you're curious about the health of Canada's tech M&A scene, you've got to check out Exit InSights. It's a first-of-its-kind report from Fasken's Emerging Technology & Venture Capital Group that analyses private M&A activity among VC-backed and high-growth tech companies. You'll learn how buyers and sellers are maximizing value, minimizing risk, and navigating one of the most vibrant tech ecosystems out there. Download your free copy of the report. -- Related links: Ottawa releases findings from AI task force and public consultation We read every submission from Canada's AI task force: here's what they said The real debates Canada's AI strategy must navigate The year Canada realized it needs sovereign tech

Today on the show: Standing tall against the war on brown and black and indigenous people in the good old boy's USA. We'll be joined by Professor Lorena Gonzalez of Contra Costa College la Rasa Studies. Also joining us is Professor Ron Lopez Chicano Studies Sonoma State University and Camilo Perez Bustillo former executive director for the SF Bay Area Chapter of the NLG. Currently, Camilo is part of the leadership of Witness at the Border and a coordinator of the national NLG's Task Force on the Americas. The post Flashpoints – February 6, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Rep Burlison said he has seen more and more footage of unexpainable UFO footage. He also says that UFO whistleblower has been working with them to point them in the direction to look. Is this a huge moment? Kristian Harloff gives his thoughts.

The man accused of assaulting women along a popular hiking trail is set to face a judge today. Plus, the two San Diego communities that passed resolutions regarding federal immigration operations. And, the announcement from Governor Gavin Newsom in San Diego regarding the state's fentanyl task force. NBC 7's Nicole Gomez has these stories and more, including meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for this Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

The Amber Hagerman Taskforce searched far and wide for suspects. Whether a perpetrator was known, like a Fort Lauderdale, Florida child rapist and killer, or was yet to be apprehended, such as the monster responsible for raping and killing a 12-year-old girl in a Houston suburb, there was certainly no shortage of suspects to scrutinize. Even an obsessive tipster came on the Taskforce's radar. But police investigating the January 13th abduction and subsequent murder of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman couldn't catch a break that led to an arrest, or enough proof that actually made them believe they'd identified their guy. At least in the three cases discussed in this episode. If you have any information about the abduction and murder of Amber Rene Hagerman, please call the Arlington Police at (817)459-5772. You can also submit a tip by texting 847411 and typing ArlingtonPD (no spaces) first, followed by a space and your information. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, please call Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at (817)469-8477Get your GIRL SCOUT COOKIES here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/alice241168You can support gone cold and listen to the show ad-free at https://patreon.com/gonecoldpodcast  Find us at https://www.gonecold.com  For Gone Cold merch, visit https://gonecold.dashery.com  Follow gone cold on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, and X. Search @gonecoldpodcast at all or just click https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast  The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, and court appeal documents were used as sources for this episode. #JusticeForAmberHagerman #AmberAlert #AmberHagerman #Arlington #ArlingtonTX #TarrantCountyTX #Texas #TrueCrime #TexasTrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #GoneCold #GoneColdPodcast #ColdCase #Kidnapping #Abduction #Unsolved #Murder #ColdCase #UnsolvedMurder   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gone-cold-texas-true-crime--3203003/support.

Send us a textIn 1995, the WHO published a report stating clearly: "There are no clearly established cutoff points for fat mass or fat percentage that can be translated into cut-offs for BMI." Just three short years later, they published a completely different report calling ob*sity a "disease". Not just a disease, but a "rapidly growing threat" and a "global epidemic" that needed managing. What changed? Professor Philip James established the International Ob*sity Task Force—funded by the pharmaceutical industry—specifically to persuade the WHO to create ob*sity policy. When asked how he determined BMI cut-offs of 25, 30, and 40, Professor James admitted it "just seemed to fit"—a "reasonable, pragmatic cut-off." In this episode, I prove that being fat doesn't meet the definition of a disease: there's no impaired function, no characteristic symptoms, no causative agent. But calling it a disease created a market worth billions for weight loss companies, drug manufacturers, and bariatric surgeons. You're not the one who benefits from being diagnosed with ob*sity—they are. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: Get a free script when you sign up THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters The CONSULTING ROOM: Get answers to all your medical questions via DM or Voice Note PLUS access to my entire library of paid resources CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe THE WEIGH FORWARD: For people who are being denied surgery because of their weight FREE GUIDES:Evidence-based, not diet nonsense Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Top Stories for January 27th Publish Date: January 27th PRE-ROLL: GCPS From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, January 27th and Happy Birthday to Bobby Blue Band I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett County Police to host local hiring event Winter storm knocks out power to thousands of Gwinnett homes Parkview grad Quincy Bryant turns NIL experience into financial lifeline for college athletes All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: KIA Mall Of Ga - Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink Final STORY 1: Gwinnett County Police to host local hiring event Thinking about joining the Gwinnett County Police Department? Here’s your chance—they’re hosting a hiring event on Feb. 6 (3–8 p.m.) and Feb. 7 (8 a.m.–3 p.m.). First things first: submit an application before the event. Once you do, an investigator will call to schedule your appointment. No appointment? You can still show up, but expect a longer wait. And no, you don’t need to attend both days. The process isn’t quick—it can take hours—so plan ahead. Phase I includes orientation, a physical agility test, an interview, a psych exam, and a background check. If you qualify, you might walk away with a conditional job offer. What’s in it for you? A starting salary between $55,923 and $86,090, a 10% hiring bonus, annual raises, and education incentives (up to 6% for a degree). Night Watch officers even get a 5% shift differential. Requirements? Be 21 by academy graduation, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be eligible for P.O.S.T. certification. Ready to apply? Visit GwinnettPoliceJobs.com. STORY 2: Winter storm knocks out power to thousands of Gwinnett homes Winter Storm Fern wreaked havoc in Gwinnett County, leaving more than 10,000 residents without power as of Sunday afternoon. Georgia Power reported that, by 5:30 p.m., 9,741 of its customers in the county were in the dark. Peachtree Corners was hit hardest, with 3,120 outages, followed by Berkley Lake and Duluth (1,729), southwest Lawrenceville (1,797), and another 905 near State Route 316. Walton EMC wasn’t spared either—1,771 customers were without power by 5 p.m. The biggest cluster? Along Five Forks Trickum Road, where 767 homes were affected. Jackson EMC also reported 1,067 outages, with 892 concentrated in Lawrenceville. STORY 3: Parkview grad Quincy Bryant turns NIL experience into financial lifeline for college athletes College athletes are making serious money these days, thanks to NIL deals and revenue sharing. But here’s the thing—most of them don’t know what to do with it. Some have advisors, sure, but plenty don’t. Quincy Bryant, a former Parkview football star and Wake Forest standout, saw it all firsthand. Unlike many, he had a plan. While still in college, he invested his NIL earnings, bought a house, and rented it to teammates. Word spread, and soon, everyone was asking him for financial advice. That’s how Final Whistle Wealth was born. Alongside his former teammate Trent Nicholson, Bryant launched the company to help athletes manage their money and plan for life after sports. They started small—one-on-one sessions, then classes—and eventually built a full program with support from Wake Forest’s Startup Lab. Now, they’re developing an app to make budgeting and financial planning easier for athletes. For more, check out www.finalwhistlewealth.com. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 7 STORY 4: Gwinnett County to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Feb. 7 Got old bug spray, paint cans, or that half-empty bottle of weed killer sitting in your garage? You’re not alone. The EPA calls this stuff “household hazardous waste”—basically, anything that can catch fire, explode, corrode, or poison. And no, you can’t just toss it in the trash or pour it down the drain (seriously, don’t). Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division warns that doing so can pollute groundwater, lakes, and streams. That’s where Gwinnett County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day comes in. Since 2018, this biannual event has made it easier for residents to safely ditch their hazardous junk. The first event of 2026 is happening Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Accepted items include spray pesticides, auto fluids, batteries, paint, propane cylinders, and even cooking oil. Not accepted? Ammunition, fireworks, electronics, or biohazard waste. Residents can bring up to five containers of waste for free. For details, visit www.GwinnettCB.org or call 770-822-5187. STORY 5: Gwinnett Grads Julian Ashby, Jared Ivey headed to Super Bowl LX Gwinnett County’s got a guaranteed Super Bowl champ this year, no matter what happens on February 8. Why? Two hometown rookies—Parkview’s Julian Ashby and North Gwinnett’s Jared Ivey—are heading to the big game. Ashby’s Patriots edged out the Broncos 10-7 in a snowy AFC Championship, while Ivey’s Seahawks outlasted the Rams 31-27 for the NFC title. Ashby, a 23-year-old long snapper, was flawless in the storm. Drafted in the seventh round by New England, he’s the first long snapper picked since 2021. Before that? Four solid years at Furman and a standout season at Vanderbilt. Ivey, meanwhile, fought his way onto Seattle’s roster as an undrafted free agent. The 6-foot-6 linebacker didn’t play in the NFC Championship but made his mark at Ole Miss with 125 tackles and 16 sacks after transferring from Georgia Tech. No matter who wins, Gwinnett’s streak of Super Bowl champs—now four years running—stays alive. We’ll be right back. Break 3: EAGLE THEATRE Gentleman’s Guide STORY 6: Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies Dr. William Foege, the towering figure—literally and figuratively—behind the eradication of smallpox, has passed away at 89. He died Saturday in Atlanta, according to the Task Force for Global Health, which he co-founded. At 6-foot-7, Foege was hard to miss, but it was his brilliance and calm determination that truly set him apart. A former CDC director in the late ’70s and early ’80s, he spent his life battling infectious diseases and reshaping global health. His crowning achievement? Smallpox. In the 1960s, while working as a medical missionary in Nigeria, Foege pioneered the “ring containment” strategy—vaccinating only those in contact with infected individuals. It was a bold, resourceful move born out of necessity (there wasn’t enough vaccine to go around). And it worked. By 1980, the World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated, saving hundreds of millions of lives. STORY 7: State House to operate minus one member after suspension from office The Georgia General Assembly is down yet another lawmaker this session—this time, it’s State Rep. Sharon Henderson, who’s been suspended after a federal indictment. Governor Brian Kemp signed the suspension Thursday, following a committee’s decision that Henderson’s charges “adversely affect” her ability to serve. She’s accused of two counts of theft of government funds and 10 counts of making false statements tied to federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Her case? It’s not moving fast—pretrial’s set for Feb. 19. Meanwhile, former Rep. Karen Bennett, resolved similar charges quickly, pleading guilty to fraudulently claiming $13,940 in pandemic relief. Kemp, required by the state constitution, appointed a review committee for Henderson’s case, including Attorney General Chris Carr, Rep. Jan Jones, and Sen. Harold Jones II. Their findings led to her suspension. With several legislative seats still vacant, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is scheduling special elections, including one for Bennett’s seat on March 10. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: GCPL PASSPORT Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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"We were sent to Alaska to show the flag, explain why we were there, and make sure nobody got hurt. None of that was guaranteed." Notable Moments [00:04:26] Why the Alaska Ranger Task Force was formed [00:06:12] Establishing a ranger presence across 60 million acres [00:10:05] Hostility toward rangers on the ground [00:19:25] Aircraft sabotage and safety risks [00:24:22] Plane burned during task force operations [00:31:10] Defusing a tense confrontation in McCarthy [00:39:36] A landmark game case in Gates of the Arctic [00:46:53] Defining success: restraint and leadership Walt Dabney recounts his experiences as part of the 1979 Alaska Ranger Task Force, a small group sent to establish a National Park Service presence following the proclamation of new national monuments. He shares stories of isolation, hostility, restraint, and leadership during a pivotal moment in public lands history. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/  

In the aftermath of the murder of Pam Kinamore, a task force is formed in Baton Rouge to hunt down a killer, when Trineisha Dené Colomb, a 23-year-old aspiring Marine was abducted near a cemetery in Lafayette, Louisiana and found beaten to death just days later. Trineisha's case would mark a turning point in the hunt for the a serial killer as DNA evidence linked her murder to a string of other victims. Derrick Todd Lee (DTL) terrorized the Baton Rouge and Lafayette Louisiana. A Serial Killer who took the lives of at least (7) women in the late 1990's and early 2000's, Lee's reign of terror finally ended in late May of 2003 when he was captured in Atlanta, GA after being linked by DNA to several of the murders.This is DTL Hosted by Kelly Jennings and produced by the experts at Envision Podcast Productions.#DTL #podcast #DerrickToddLee #BatonRouge #SerialKiller #unspeakable #Serial  #denecolomb #taskforce     Timestamps02:07 The DNA Breakthrough04:31 Formation of the Task Force06:45 The Life of Trineisha Dené Colomb11:29  Struggle with Grief13:06 The Day Dené Disappeared16:13 The Discovery of a Body23:10 A Shocking ConnectionFor Media or Advertising Inquiries Envisionpodcaststudios@gmail.com

Michael Shermer sits down with attorney and bestselling author Kent Heckenlively for a tense, thoughtful, and surprisingly cordial conversation about UFOs, government secrecy, and the idea of "catastrophic disclosure." Heckenlively argues that something real is being hidden. Not necessarily aliens, but information powerful enough to disrupt energy markets, military spending, and political authority. But beyond stories and secondhand testimony, where is the kind of evidence that would settle the question once and for all? The episode takes up congressional hearings, whistleblowers, classified briefings, Cold War secrecy, optical illusions, advanced military technology, and why, after nearly 80 years, the UFO story continues to produce more questions than answers. Kent Heckenlively is an attorney, science teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. His books have covered such topics as scientific fraud, bias at Google, Facebook, and CNN, promising medical therapies, as well as behind-the-scenes looks into the COVID-19 Task Force. His books have sold more than half a million copies. His new book is CATASTROPHIC DISCLOSURE: The Deep State, Aliens, and the Truth.

This week, John, Kailey, and Gay Chappy of Task Force 70 Foundation, explore how disconnects between civilians, law enforcement, and institutions have grown over time, how differences across states shape public perception, and why constitutional literacy matters more than ever. -----------------------  Thanks to AAC Ammo & Palmetto State Armory for sponsoring our guest gear!   Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this season!  Primary Arms - Check them out for high-quality parts for your build or EDC setup!

Leo Terrell, Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism & DOJ Senior Counsel, joins Sid on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day to discuss the legacy of MLK Jr., asserting that King would align with the Republican Party and President Trump if he were alive today. Terrell emphasizes King's commitment to non-violence and support for the Jewish community. The conversation covers civil rights progress, challenges within the black community, and criticisms of the Democratic Party's handling of race issues. Terrell argues for the importance of education and law and order, highlighting disparities in crime statistics and educational outcomes in black communities. The interview concludes with Terrell expressing his admiration for King and his desire to continue King's work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More protesters take to the streets in Minneapolis, the Vice President announces a federal anti-fraud task force, and college football semifinals kick off tonight. Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - - Ep. 2570 - - - Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year, Task Force! We're starting off 2026 with Movie Club, and this was a SOLID one. We watched Guillermo del Toro's Netflix film Frankenstein. What did you think of the movie? If you've read the book, how do you think it compares? Let us know in the comments! Sensitive topics: death, gore, child abuse, physical abuse, animal death, disfigurement "Awkward Meeting", "Crypto", "Echoes of Time v2", "Redletter", "Stay the Course"Kevin MacLeod (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices