Podcasts about Tennessee

Obviously, predicting the weather is harder than it seems. And for our farmers, its one of the most frustrating aspects of the growing season.  Just look at what's happened this year across Tennessee.  Thankfully, Eric Snodgrass, a Senior Science Fellow and an Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, studies the weather, basically everyday of the year to help better inform farmers about weather impacts.

After a long offseason and a miserable 2024, what can we expect from the 2025 Florida State team against this schedule? And what is likely to happen in conference and nationally? It's the most wide-open year since before COVID, so buckle up for what should be an entertaining ride. Please rate and review this podcast! Every 5-star review helps! Support the podcast via the Unconquered Podcast Patreon page. Film breakdowns of various schemes and techniques will be continuing throughout the offseason. Check out our items in the Unconquered Shop. Support the podcast by buying some swag! Please also support our podcast sponsors (and make sure to let them know you heard about them from the Unconquered Podcast): Justin Galloway at Benchmark Mortgage: With the way that interest rates have climbed lately, if you're looking to buy a house, you're going to want to have the right people on your side to make sure you get the best possible rate and have the best loan strategy for your plans. Justin Galloway is exactly who you want on your side. If you're buying a home in Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, or Alabama, make sure you give Justin a chance to earn your business—the more questions you have, the more valuable he's going to be for you, and he's going to make sure you get the most value from your mortgage from rates to fees to overall planning. Give him a call at 615-594-4260 or email him at justin.galloway@benchmark.us and let him know you heard about him from Unconquered with Doc Staples.  Jacksonville, FL realtor, Luis Marquez, who brings professional photography and videography skills to online real estate listings. A current listing, in case you wanted to see a sample: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/415-Captiva-Dr-Ponte-Vedra-FL-32081/123618490_zpid/. Check out other examples of Luis' work here: https://www.pixelperfectlisting.com/. Support the podcast and contact Luis for all your greater Jacksonville real estate needs at 850-443-5797 or via email at luismarquez@kw.com. Chapel Hill, NC realtor, Shenandoah Nieuwsma, who brings PhD-level research and a relentless work ethic to real estate. She sets the standard for how to use data to benefit her clients.. She also understands both people and strategy and is consequently an ace negotiator who knows how to get the best result.. Nobody knows the market better, and her enthusiasm and drive are unparalleled. I've worked with her, and if you're about to be in the Research Triangle real estate market, you'll want to work with Shen. Contact her at (919) 726-3955 or via email at shen@shenrealestate.com. Garage Makeovers: The top rated garage remodeling company in south Florida according to Homeadvisor and Angies List. They are licensed and insured and have been serving all of Palm Beach and Broward County since 2005. Their services include: Painting and drywall work, Overhead Storage, Polyaspartic Flooring, Cabinets, Shelving, Slotwall and accessories for anything you have. Call Nathan at Garage Makeovers for all your storage and organizational needs, 954.571.8774. EPR Creations, an online marketing and website design company that provides turnkey web design, search engine optimization, online marketing strategies, and website management. If you have a business that could benefit from a more robust online presence, EPR Creations can get you there. I've trusted them with multiple projects and have been happy with their work each time. Let EPR Creations empower you to do the things that inspire you (and make some money too). Buy my books! Paul and the Resurrection of Israel and The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism are available through Amazon, Cambridge University Press, or wherever you buy your books. Buy extra copies for family and friends interested in the Bible! Thanks as always for your support!

Everyone knows about America's 13 original colonies… but did you know there was almost a 14th? In 1775, a private land deal known as The Transylvania Purchase sought to create a brand-new colony in the rugged mountains where Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee meet. Frontiersman Daniel Boone carved the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap, opening America's first true gateway to the West. But the plan was tangled in conflict with Indigenous nations, colonial governments, and the Revolution itself. In this episode of Parkography, Jason explores the rise and fall of the Colony of Transylvania, the battles that defined it, and how the Cumberland Gap went from a dangerous frontier to a National Historical Park that tells the story of America's earliest westward expansion. Find the  Slinky Stove that's right for your next adventure at: https://www.slinkystove.com/?ref=PARKography Join the Parkography Facebook group to discuss this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkography Check out our other channels focused on RV travel:   @RVMiles    @RVMilesPodcast ​

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – The Trump administration halts $12 million in federal funding for California's sex education program, citing gender ideology concerns. HHS officials say California refuses to comply with federal law by promoting transgender content. Tennessee's Supreme Court victory sparks nationwide debate as states reassess youth programs, fueling broader cultural and political battles over education, morality...

Overtime HR 1 8.27.25: "Tennessee/Syracuse Players to Watch For" by Fanrun Radio

DISCLAIMER: Due to Some lingering audio issues at the studio with the equipment, there may be some flubs (around the 17:20~ mark. Lost like 2 mins of audo from Cody at the beginning.

This episode was recorded at the Loving Kindness Meditation Retreat in Sewanee, TN July 2025. Andrew Chapman offers the second afternoon instructions on the effort of loving kindness.***Get Your Mind Right: A Young People's Retreat on the Four Great Efforts with Mikey Livid and Rachael Tanner-Smith Nov. 13th-16th: https://southerndharma.org/retreat-schedule/1522/get-your-mind-right-a-young-peoples-retreat-on-the-four-great-efforts/ Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

U.S. businesses are increasingly claiming USMCA exemptions as rising tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods push import costs higher. This has led to a sharp increase in USMCA compliance for goods from Canada, reaching 81% in June, and from Mexico, now at 77%. Massachusetts state troopers sentenced after involvement in a CDL fraud scheme. Calvin Butner received three months in jail and Perry Mendes one month, both for falsifying CDL test scores and giving passing grades to unqualified applicants. Three other individuals involved in the scheme are still awaiting their sentencing. Canada Post has also made headlines, reporting its largest-ever pre-tax loss of US$294 million in the second quarter due to a significant drop in parcel volumes. This decline, which has been steady since December, resulted from a prolonged contract dispute with mail carriers that pushed shippers to private carriers. Overall revenue for Canada Post was down 7.3%, with a 36.7% decrease in parcel revenue. Finally, be sure to tune into FreightWaves TV for WHAT THE TRUCK?!? today at noon, or catch a replay this evening on SiriusXM channel 146. You can also get tickets for upcoming events like the Crossborder Fleet Summit and the Future of Freight Festival in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hopper makes a new friend who is also an ancient WMD. Later, Auggie gets the call to go on a dragon hunt. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com.  Here you'll find links to all of our social media plus an open invite to our Discord server. Questions, comments, or details on how exactly Connect works? Email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com and we'll definitely get back to you sometime this month. And finally, if you just absolutely love us and wish to provide support in a monetary manner, you can find us at patreon.com/AstronomicaPodcast. Not only will you enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of helping us foot production costs, you'll also find a number of fantastic extra perks plus get bragging rights with all your nerdiest friends. Thanks as always for listening and we'll see ya next week!    Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now.Support the show

President Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve Board Member Lisa Cook for cause -- alleging she committed mortgage fraud. Cook denies any wrongdoing. And says she's saying that the President cannot fire her. Greg and Holly discuss this issue and what to know about Cook's role with Michael Kofoed, assistant professor of economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a research fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics.

Let's help you over that hump! I'm off to Madison later today to see Ice Nine Kills & Dayseeker at the Sylvee. Looking forward to a quick night out on the town. In the news this morning, Vice President JD Vance is coming to La Crosse tomorrow, Ryan Borgwardt was sentenced for faking his own death & fleeing the country, a recall on Hostess Ding Dongs, Cracker Barrel caves to the pressure and goes back to the original logo, and of course…the news of the day…the week…the year…it's the engagement of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce. In sports, the Brewers walked-off the Diamonbacks last night, MLB released it's 2026 schedule, a look at this week's NCAA football line-up, and Willson Contreras gets suspended. Elsewhere in sports, Becky Lynch said some disparaging things about Ozzy's hometown and now Kelly Osbourne is PISSED! The NCAA & Venmo have teamed up to try and end athlete abuse from gamblers, Caitlin Clark gets her very own NIKE logo, and a guy in Tennessee named "Babe Ruth" is in trouble for trying to submit phony claims in class action lawsuits. A recent survey found that 33% of people have NEVER stolen toiletries from a hotel. And another 33% of people would support sending the National Guard to their hometown to clean things up. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed a list of the best fart scenes in the movies. A woman in Australia posted a video of her mailman taking her laundry off the line when it began to rain while he was delivering her mail, and a dude dug through 20 tons of trash & sludge to find his wife's lost wedding ring. We discussed the hot, new exercise "trend", and an interesting story about Esports professionals talking to kids about trying to become a professional gamer. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Google A.I. giving out incorrect restaurant specials, the Orgy Dome at Burning Man got damaged and won't be available for the music festival, an EXTREMELY drunk Iowa woman is in trouble for trying to get random people to blow into her interlock device at a gas station, a guy who set a restaurant on fire after they ran out of mayo, and a woman in Russian who had to go to the hospital after a giant cucumber got stuck in her ass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's FBI raids the home of John Bolton—the former first-term Trump advisor turned vocal critic—as the President escalates his use of state power to target and threaten anyone who's criticized him, most recently Chris Christie, Wes Moore, ABC News, and NBC News. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy react to those threats and all of this week's fascist horrors, including the arming of the National Guard in D.C., the administration's pending deployment of troops to Chicago, and ICE's plan to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man they wrongly sent to CECOT, to Uganda unless he pleads guilty to a set of dubious charges brought against him in Tennessee. Then, economic writer James Surowiecki sits down with Lovett to talk about the Trump administration's unprecedented acquisition of Intel stock—and what it signals to other major companies.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Tennessee extends Heupel to 2030 "What You Talkin' 'bout" Champions League Final Pt. 2 The Top 5 at 5:00

The Chase HR 1- Tennessee vs Syracuse Early Preview + Hendon Hooker Released by Lions

Overtime HR 1 8.26.25: "Josh Heupel Extension & Tennessee/Syracuse" by Fanrun Radio

College football Week 1 is here, and we're breaking down the 10 biggest games of 2025 with picks, odds, and analysis. From Texas vs Ohio State in the Horseshoe to Clemson vs LSU in the Battle of the Death Valleys, it's a stacked opening weekend.We cover:1:02 Ohio State vs Texas – Arch Manning's chance against Ryan Day's Buckeyes6:17 Clemson vs LSU – Cade Klubnik vs Garrett Nussmeier, huge trenches battle11:51 Miami vs Notre Dame – Carson Beck leads the Canes against Irish QB inexperience17:00 Auburn vs Baylor – Hugh Freeze's offense vs Dave Aranda's Bears21:49 Nebraska vs Cincinnati – Cornhusker takeover at Arrowhead26:18 Alabama vs Florida State – Gus Malzahn debut, Thomas Castellanos vs Bama's D32:56 Colorado vs Georgia Tech – Coach Prime's Buffs try to defend Boulder36:46 South Carolina vs Virginia Tech – The Beamer Bowl42:02 TCU vs North Carolina – Sonny Dykes vs Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill46:32 Tennessee vs Syracuse – Vols' depth too much for the Orange

Welcome to Episode 241! Some highlights of this episode include a discussion of our third quarter readalong, THE UPSTAIRS HOUSE by Julia Fine, and its companion read, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 1892 short story, THE YELLOW WALLPAPER. Thanks to the readers who joined us for the Zoom conversation and helped deepen our appreciation of both stories. We also discussed “The Monkey's Paw” by W.W.Jacobs from THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES from Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce, and learned that it has not only been adapted to film, but there's been a play and an opera inspired by this short, tense, and creepy tale. Some other things we've read include WORKING by Robert Caro, UNTIL ALISON by Kate Russo, WRECK by Catherine Newman, and FONSECA by Jessica Francis Kane. In Biblio Adventures, we recap jaunts to exciting places in SIX STATES: Connecticut, of course, and also New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Tennessee, and Alabama. We got around the past two weeks! Stops included the NYPL, The Drama Book Shop, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, RJ Julia Booksellers, the Piper City Public Library, Parnassus Books, and Huntsville's historic districts. Have you heard that NYC is getting its first Horror Bookstore? The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn is celebrating its grand opening in early September. Happy Listening and Happy Reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode241

Join the Wood Brothers in Bristol, Tennessee as they share their lifelong passion for making and sharing music.

After a week off, we're back.  This week's topic is Davey Crockett of coonskin hat fame. Crockett is one of those larger than life characters that often seem to show up in early American history.  While most of us know him from The Ballad of Davey Crockett and movies about the Alamo, who was the real Davey Crockett.  Was he an American hero, or a drunk who abandoned his family?  Versions of Crockett's life range from hero worship to portrayals of him being a degenerate.  Take a listen and see where you think the truth lies.

Elaine Weiss, acclaimed author of The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote, follows that magisterial work with a work of equal scholarly significance and narrative excellence, Spell Freedom: The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement (Simon and Schuster, 2025), "the story of four activists whose audacious plan to restore voting rights to Black Americans laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement.""In the summer of 1954, educator Septima Clark and small businessman Esau Jenkins travelled to rural Tennessee's Highlander Folk School, an interracial training center for social change founded by Myles Horton, a white southerner with roots in the labor movement. There, the trio united behind a shared mission: preparing Black southerners to pass the daunting Jim Crow era voter registration literacy tests that were designed to disenfranchise them.Together with beautician-turned-teacher Bernice Robinson, they launched the underground Citizenship Schools project, which began with a single makeshift classroom hidden in the back of a rural grocery store. By the time the Voting Rights Act was signed into law in 1965, the secretive undertaking had established more than nine hundred citizenship schools across the South, preparing tens of thousands of Black citizens to read and write, demand their rights—and vote. Simultaneously, it nurtured a generation of activists—many of them women—trained in community organizing, political citizenship, and tactics of resistance and struggle who became the grassroots foundation of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King called Septima Clark, “Mother of the Movement.” Elaine Weiss is an award-winning journalist, author, and public speaker. In addition to Spell Freedom, she is the author of Fruits of Victory: The Woman's Land Army of the Great War; and The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote. Elaine lives with her husband in Baltimore, Maryland. Find out more at her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Hr 1 - Titans make initial roster cuts + Fran Brown talks about playing TennesseeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 2 - A lazy narrative about Tennessee football and the NFL + NFL headlinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 3 - VolQuest’s Austin Price talks Tennessee-Syracuse + Latest NFL cutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VolQuest's Austin Price breaks down Tennessee vs. Syracuse Week 1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when ordinary people cross paths with something extraordinary — and deadly — in the most unexpected corners of America? In this chilling episode of Bigfoot Society, Jeremiah Byron shares a raw collection of firsthand call-in encounters recorded live on TikTok. From a nine-year-old girl in frozen Ohio who hears unearthly whoops and finds massive prints beside a battered tree… to an Oregon driver shadowed along the notorious Bigfoot Highway… to a Tennessee grandfather dodging flying sticks in a swamp… to an East Texas teen who watched a towering figure snatch a wild hog in one arm… and more. You'll travel through farmlands, swamps, mountain passes, and icy creeks — where the stench of death, shattered trees, and unnatural silences are the only warning before it's too late. These aren't legends. These are the stories they'll never forget — and after you hear them, neither will you.

About Julie Mom of four and pastor's wife, navigating the unexpected journey of having a terminally ill child. I desire to honor the Lord in all I do — as a wife, mom, and friend — while advocating in an overwhelming medical world that often underestimates my son's value and needs. About the Episode In this heartfelt episode, we dive into the life of Julie Schiller, a devoted mother of four living just outside Memphis, Tennessee. Julie shares the joys and challenges of raising her children, including her son with a rare genetic condition, KCNT1, which causes severe epilepsy. With her husband serving as a children's pastor, their days are filled with homeschooling, medical appointments, and therapies, all while nurturing a strong community bond. Join us as Julie opens up about her family's journey, the unexpected turns, and the unwavering faith that guides them through each day.   Related Links Base Camp Community Groups    

Hr 1 - Titans make initial roster cuts + Fran Brown talks about playing TennesseeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 3 - VolQuest’s Austin Price talks Tennessee-Syracuse + Latest NFL cutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hr 2 - A lazy narrative about Tennessee football and the NFL + NFL headlinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VolQuest's Austin Price breaks down Tennessee vs. Syracuse Week 1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Julia Sullivan, the award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Nashville's beloved Henrietta Red and the stylish new Judith in Sewanee, Tennessee. Growing up in Nashville and honing her skills in top kitchens across the country, Julia returned home to create warm, welcoming restaurants rooted in thoughtful, seasonal cooking. Julia joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her life as a chef and restaurant owner, as well as the immune condition that impacted her sense of taste and smell and threatened her livelihood. Tune in for an intimate conversation about Julia's journey, her love of food, and what's fueling her creativity today.Thank you to The Visa Dining Collection by OpenTable x Visa for their support. Tickets for Jubilee L.A.Join the Summer Tastemaker Tour waitlistSubscribe to Cherry Bombe's print magazineFollow Kerry on InstagramPast episodes and transcripts

Ross is joined by Emory Hunt to give both of their picks and predictions for all of the top College Football games across week one including: #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State: 7:30 #8 Alabama at Florida State: 11:05 #19 Texas A&M at UTSA: 13:20 #9 LSU vs. #4 Clemson: 15:20 #6 Notre Dame at #10 Miami (FL): 16:45 Virginia Tech at #13 South Carolina: 19:00 TCU at North Carolina: 20:05 Syracuse vs. #24 Tennessee: 21:50 Montana State at #7 Oregon: 24:20 Louisiana at Rice: 25:45 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod: Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Youtube: Youtube.com/RossTuckerNFL TikTok: tiktok.com/@rosstuckernfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overtime HR 1 8.25.25 "Tennessee/ Syracuse Preview & Josh Heupel at the Mic" by Fanrun Radio

The Chase HR 2 8.25.25: ESPN'S FPI Tennessee Game Projections + Heupel Media Takeaways by Fanrun Radio

Jon and Cody discuss what they would like to see from Tennessee against their week one matchup against Syracuse (aside from QB play). Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the ESBC podcast, I Josh discuss the intersection of sports betting and business analysis. I emphasize the importance of collaboration among bettors and the use of fundamental analysis over technical analysis to predict outcomes. SEC betting previews: Georgia strong

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is back in ICE custody, just days after being ordered freed from a detention facility in Tennessee. Garcia is the man who was mistakenly sent to the CECOT detention facility in El Salvador. Now, he faces deportation to Uganda. Greg and Holly talk about due process, immigration, and what may be next for Abrego Garcia.

Coach Dave McGinnis talks Tennessee's Offense with Coach Mathews (from their Coach to Coach show that airs on Saturdays)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach is joined by Tennessee's Special Teams Coordinator Evan Crabtree to preview the Vols Special Teams units heading into the 2025 season as well as what he sees from Syracuse heading into Week 1!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally released as Episode 438. What happens when a camping trip at Harrison Bay State Park turns into a night-long siege by something massive — something that walks on two legs and isn't afraid of guns? In this gripping episode, we sit down with Mark Eller Sr. from Chickamauga, Georgia, to hear decades of personal encounters with Bigfoot across Tennessee, Georgia, and Arkansas. From eerie whoops echoing off sandstone cliffs near Raccoon Mountain Pump Station, to a terrifying moonlit night when heavy footsteps splashed closer through shallow water, to the jaw-dropping sight of a towering figure leaping highway fences at full speed in rural Arkansas — Mark's stories will have you rethinking the quiet places you thought you knew. You'll hear names like Missionary Ridge, Pigeon Mountain Wildlife Management Area, and Pine Tree WMA — and the unsettling events that unfolded there. This isn't just a string of campfire tales; it's a detailed, first-hand record from a lifelong outdoorsman who knows what he saw, heard, and felt.

Claude King, author or coauthor of over 20 books and discipleship courses including "Experiencing God", teaches Malachi 3 on "Return to Me" at ClearView Baptist Church in Franklin, Tennessee.

Is is possible to be a film photographer and save money? Shutter Brothers Wayne and Kevin think so, and they break it down in their latest UJC Podcast. And it's not just about shooting cheaper film. The Shutter Bros. also share memories of The Great Film Photo Meetup, which took place August 9-10 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Well over twenty film photographers (ncluding several podcast hosts) from from at least seven states gathered in The Scenic City to make photographs and get to know each other. The event was a complete success, and the only question now is where will it be held next year? Stay tuned. Wayne and Kevin round out the show with an email updste from listener Ryan regarding his effort to use an LED light source for his enlarger.  Happy Photography!

Ralph welcomes Ben Cohen (anti-war activist and ice cream entrepreneur) to discuss his new campaign, "Up in Arms," which advocates for a common-sense Pentagon budget. Then, Ralph speaks to Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi about her recent piece: "When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we've been told."Ben Cohen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime anti-war activist. He is a co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's and a prominent supporter of progressive causes. He is co-founder of Up In Arms, a public education and advocacy campaign pushing for a common-sense approach to military budgeting. In May of this year, Ben was arrested by Capitol Police after he interrupted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s testimony by screaming,”Congress kills poor kids in Gaza by buying bombs and pays for it by kicking kids off Medicaid.”We're up in arms because the government has taken the kindness, the heart, the soul of the American people and essentially replaced it with so many bombs that there's no rational use for them. They've turned us all into mass murderers.Ben CohenYou know, politicians starting from Reagan are fond of saying “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.” And then they turn around and spend $100 billion a year on a nuclear arsenal that's capable of blowing up the entire world several times over. So they say one thing and they do another. I mean, a nuclear arsenal capable of blowing up the entire world several times over? That's not deterrence. That's delusion.Ben CohenI just go back to the moral issue of our time, which is Gaza—two-thirds of the American people don't support continuing to arm Israel. And we need to make our politicians pay the price for continuing to arm Israel… We have a midterm election coming up. If your guy voted to continue to essentially facilitate the genocide, vote them out.Ben CohenWhen you have more money than is needed, you tend to invite corruption, cost overruns, machinery that doesn't work, and I would advise that you look into why the GAO and the Pentagon auditors are being asked to do fewer audits of the military budget. Because there's almost a direct correlation between throwing money at a government program (especially at that scale) and corruption. And corruption is understandable to everybody. It's the number one political issue all over the world, when the pollsters poll.Ralph NaderArwa Mahdawi is a columnist for the Guardian and author of Strong Female Lead: Lessons from Women in Power. Here is her recent piece on the genocide in Gaza: “When will we finally admit: the Gaza death toll is higher than we've been told” (The Guardian, August 8, 2025)To be fair, the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal have published some pretty devastating reports from their reporters in that area. They've put out some devastating features on what's going on [in Gaza], but it doesn't translate into editorial denunciation by these papers. And it doesn't translate into taking the next step and doing what they would do in other conflicts around the world where there isn't so much prejudice and domestic pressureRalph NaderI'm an opinion writer, but as journalists, you're always supposed to report facts. And the fact is: we have absolutely no idea how many people are dead in the Gaza Strip. But there are plenty of studies (which I reference in the article—one Lancet peer-reviewed study, one letter to the Lancet by a highly-respected scientist, one empirical study by Michael Spagat) which show that the death count is a lot higher. So I truly believe that unless you're saying “the official figure from the Ministry of Health is around 60,000 but studies show it is probably much higher,” then that's just journalistic malpractice.Arwa MahdawiI think there's just this instinct to believe that Palestinians are lying and Israelis are telling the truth. And it also goes back to…this isn't just Israel's war, this is America's war as well. And this desire to see America as the good guys—we're the good guys, the Palestinians are the bad guys. And to have this black-and-white narrative where, obviously, we're the good guys, you know, and so if the Palestinian narrative casts doubt on that, then it must be wrong.Arwa MahdawiI always suggest that people write to the media outlets and say that they want to see more Palestinian narratives, they want the media outlets to voice their concern that foreign reporters are not being let in, that more aid workers are not being let in, that pictures are not coming out.Arwa MahdawiThere are very few pictures coming out of the scale of this destruction in Gaza, but when you see the ones that do come out, it is very, very obvious that there are more than 60,000 people dead.But there seems to be this lack of curiosity with some of my peers. Why aren't they asking, “Why aren't we seeing more pictures?” There should be nonstop outrage that their press freedom is being stifled like this and so many Palestinian journalists are being slaughtered.Arwa MahdawiNews 8/22/25* Last Thursday, during an event in her Masscusetts congressional district, Congresswoman Katherine Clark – who holds the position of House Minority Whip, making her the number two Democrat in the House – called Israel's campaign in Gaza a “genocide,” per Axios. According to Zeteo, this makes Clark the 14th member of Congress to use the “g word.” Lest she be accused of bravery however, Clark quickly walked back her comments. In a statement to the Jewish News Syndicate, Clark said “last week, while attending an event in my district, I repeated the word ‘genocide' in response to a question…I want to be clear that I am not accusing Israel of genocide.” This incident illustrates the cross-cutting pressures facing Democratic Party leaders. This divide will be on the agenda again at the DNC meeting on August 26th, where among other issues, party leaders will vote on competing resolutions to lay out the Democrats' position on Gaza. Allison Minnerly, the progressive DNC delegate sponsoring the resolution to end arms shipments to Israel, is quoted saying “Our voters…are saying that they do not want U.S. dollars to enable further death and starvation anywhere across the world, particularly in Gaza…I don't think it should be a hard decision for us to say that clearly,” per the Intercept.* Even as Democrats wrestle with their position on Gaza, the politics are clearly shifting. The Reject AIPAC coalition has released a new statement saying that among Democrats, AIPAC is now a “toxic pariah.” As evidence of this, Reject AIPAC cites the fact that only 14 House Democrats attended the AIPAC-sponsored Israel trip this year. According to Mondoweiss, “In 2023, the lobbying group brought 24 House Dems to Israel over recess. In 2019, over 40 attended.” Reject AIPAC also cites the fact that Reps. Valerie Foushee and Maxine Dexter, both recipients of millions of AIPAC dollars, voted to block arms to Israel and Foushee is even now rejecting AIPAC money. As these small victories mount, the horizon of possibility for movement within the party grows ever wider.* Last week, Tom Artiom Alexandrovich – a senior department head in Israel's National Cyber Directorate – was arrested in a “multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators,” in Clark County, Nevada according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. According to Reuters, “Alexandrovich faces a felony charge of luring or attempting to lure a child or mentally ill person to commit a sex act ‘with use of computer technology.'” Yet, inexplicably, Alexandrovich was released by U.S. authorities and is back in Israel. This set off a firestorm in the U.S., with many accusing the Trump administration of facilitating Alexandrovich's release. The State Department was forced to issue a statement denying these claims, stating that Alexandrovich "did not claim diplomatic immunity and was released by a state judge…Any claims that the U.S. government intervened are false." The AP adds that the “Israeli Embassy in Washington and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office did not immediately return messages.” Disturbingly, the mainstream media seems to be purposely ignoring this case. While it has been covered by the Guardian, the Times of Israel, and Haaretz, there has been zero coverage in the New York Times or Washington Post, or ABC, NBC, or CBS. This media blackout adds fuel to the speculation that this case is being tamped down by the administration for political reasons.* Another troubling story regarding minors on the internet comes to us from Mark Zuckerberg's Meta AI. According to Reuters, internal documents from Meta Platforms detail “policies on chatbot behavior…[permitting] the company's artificial intelligence creations to ‘engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual,' generate false medical information and help users argue that Black people are ‘dumber than white people.'” Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan called these reports “disturbing” and cited a legal complaint filed by the FTC to the Justice Department against Snap in January, under her leadership, “charging that [Snap's] AI chatbot was creating risks and harms for young users.” Khan noted that the “DOJ hasn't filed the case or taken any steps to protect these kids,” and demanded that “Any lawmaker concerned about big tech's abuse of kids should ask what is going on.” The administration's lack of action on these issues indicates that despite their rhetorical inveighing against the tech industry, they are treating SIlicon Valley with the same kid gloves they use for the rest of corporate America, even when it affects minors.* In more positive news from abroad, the Washington Post reports that between 2022 and 2024, Mexico lifted a stunning 8.3 million residents out of poverty. This 18% drop in poverty includes a 23% decrease in extreme poverty and a 16% drop in moderate poverty. According to experts, this remarkable achievement is the result of the policies of former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, or AMLO, and his successor Claudia Sheinbaum, such as tripling the minimum wage and instituting a raft of social programs to aid “senior citizens, unemployed youth, students, farmers and people with disabilities.” President Sheinbaum is now plowing ahead with a new project – producing a “small, 100% electric, accessible [EV],” called the “Olinia,” to be fully manufactured and assembled in Mexico, per Mexico News Daily.* Turning to domestic politics, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik finally showed up in her district on Monday after an extended period of avoiding public appearances. At a ceremony honoring a late Clinton County clerk in Plattsburgh, Stefanik was drowned out by cries of “‘You sold us out!', ‘Shame!', and ‘Unseal the Epstein files!', along with a “steady stream of boos,” according to the Daily Beast. Stefanik “left the podium after speaking for less than a minute,” and when she returned, she was booed again. Stefanik's chronic absence and chilly reception is a bad sign for her gubernatorial aspirations. In the months since she has held a town hall, her constituents held a mock town hall where they addressed an empty chair, per WRGB, and New York Democrats AOC and Paul Tonko held town halls in her district, per the Albany Times-Union.* In more political news from New York, disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo is explicitly seeking to woo New York Republicans in his independent bid for Mayor of New York City. POLITICO reports that at a fundraiser at media mogul Jimmy Finkelstein's Southampton estate, Cuomo told the crowd that he agrees with President Trump that the “goal is to stop Mamdani.” To this end, he is trying to convince Republicans that they would be “wasting [their] vote on [Curtis] Sliwa,” the Republican nominee for Mayor, “because he'll never be a serious candidate.” Cuomo also implied that he is open to an alliance with Trump, telling the crowd “Let's put it this way: I knew the president very well.” Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the Zohran campaign, is quoted saying “Since he's too afraid to say it to New Yorkers' faces, we'll make it clear: Andrew Cuomo IS Donald Trump's choice for mayor.”* In Texas, state Democrats have returned to the state, ending their attempt to defeat Governor Abbott's mid-decade redistricting scheme by denying the legislature a quorum. In a statement Gene Wu, chairman of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, said "We killed the corrupt special session, withstood unprecedented surveillance and intimidation, and rallied Democrats nationwide to join this existential fight for fair representation — reshaping the entire 2026 landscape," per the BBC. The legislature is now expected to approve the redrawn congressional maps; the state Democrats plan to continue fighting them in the courts. California has vowed to redraw their own maps to compensate for the expected loss of five Democrat-held seats in Texas. New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Maryland are also considering their own redistricting plans. Vice President JD Vance was deployed to Indiana to pressure Republicans in that state to redraw their maps to favor Republicans as well, per the IndyStar. It is a sad state of affairs that American politics has been reduced to such naked power grabbing plots, but here we are.* In local news, the federal occupation of Washington, D.C. continues to deepen. CBS reports the governors of at least six Republican-led states are sending contingents from their National Guards to the capital. These include Mississippi and Louisiana, West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. Just what these troops will do in Washington remains unclear. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, who is sending 160 troops, cited “monument security” and “traffic control” among their official responsibilities. The federal agents on the ground, with little to do – the DOJ itself reports as violent crime is at a 30-year low in the District – seem to be mostly just harassing residents. The Daily Beast reports ICE tore down a banner and replaced it with a dildo. A local, Amanda Moore, posted a photo of 15 federal agents calling an ambulance for a drunk girl in Dupont Circle. And, while the Lever reports D.C. corporate lobbyists pushed for the occupation, it is wreaking havoc on local businesses; Rolling Stone reports reservations at D.C. restaurants are down between 25 and 31%, to take just one example. We can only hope that this pointless, destructive farce of quasi-fascistic political theater ends sooner rather than later.* Finally, investigative reporter and Iraq war veteran Seth Harp is out with a new book – The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces – which details the double murder of Master Sergeant Billy Lavigne and Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Dumas, along with the “many more unexplained deaths…other murders connected to drug trafficking in elite units, and dozens of fatal overdoses,” at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Among other remarkable discoveries, Harp “describes a U.S. special forces k9 [unit] that was given titanium dentures and encouraged to feast on human brains in the field,” in the words of publisher and producer Chris Wade. Remember these titanium dentures whenever you hear that there is no money to pay for critical social programs. The money is there. The political will is not.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In March 1864, Union Colonel William B. Stokes and his cavalry were ambushed at Dug Hill, in Tennessee, leaving dozens of his men dead. Enraged, Stokes led a brutal raid on William and Cynthia Officer's home, where Confederate soldiers, including their son John, were staying. Six were killed, and the family narrowly escaped destruction thanks to the courage of one of their slaves, Uncle Abe.This week we tell of the brutality of the Civil War, a story of vengeance, survival, and the high cost of that war in Appalachia.You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Spreaker, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Hammer Lane Legends, Brian and Jack dive into a candid and humorous chat about life on the road, battling tech frustrations, and the chaos of email overload. They swap personal stories, discuss local happenings, and explore how nostalgia shapes the digital age. From environmental concerns to healthcare and political reflections, the conversation touches on everything from hunting and sports culture in Tennessee to Facebook rants and voting integrity, all wrapped in their signature light-hearted tone and community spirit. Support The Show KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear Share Your Stories LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com Follow The Show YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends Facebook Fan Group: www.facebook.com/groups/hll Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast Follow The Team Brian Merkel Facebook: www.facebook.com/brian.merkel.94 Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/brianmerkeloffical/ Instagram Mobile: @brianmerkelofficial Produced by: Jason York Follow Jason on Instagram @jyorkofficial 

In our news wrap Friday, the Pentagon says National Guard troops will start carrying firearms in D.C. as part of President Trump’s security crackdown of the city, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the White House says the federal government has taken a 10% stake in Intel and Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from jail in Tennessee as he awaits trial. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Austin Drummond EXPOSED: Did He Really Work for the FBI? Austin Drummond has become the center of one of Tennessee's most disturbing murder cases in recent memory. Four people were found dead in Lake County on July 29, 2025 — 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, her partner James Wilson, Adrianna's 15-year-old brother Braydon, and their mother, 38-year-old Cortney Rose. The only survivor was a baby girl, just seven months old, who was discovered abandoned in a stranger's front yard. Authorities quickly named 29-year-old Drummond as the prime suspect. His record already read like a warning sign: armed robbery, violent gang ties, threats against jurors, and a pending case for allegedly trying to shoot a prison guard. After a weeklong manhunt, he was captured in Jackson, Tennessee. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, with charges that include four counts of first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping. But then, Drummond began telling a story that stunned even seasoned investigators. He claimed he was actually a confidential informant for the FBI, recruited to help expose corruption and drug smuggling inside Tennessee's prisons. According to him, his cover was blown, the murders unfolded, and he fled because he feared for his life. He insisted he was “somehow directly involved” in the night's events — but not guilty of murder. Meanwhile, prosecutors say three others — Tanaka Brown, Dearrah Sanders, and Giovonte Thomas — helped Drummond evade capture, supplying him with shelter, phones, and transportation. Each now faces charges of their own. Did they believe his FBI informant story, or were they simply protecting a fugitive? That question hangs heavily as their hearings approach in September. This video digs deep into Drummond's bizarre FBI claims, the role of his accomplices, and what prosecutors say really happened. Was he an informant caught in a deadly conspiracy — or just a career criminal spinning one last desperate lie?

Mattie Montgomery, pastor and former vocalist of the band For Today, discusses his path from the stages of festivals and clubs to the stage of a church in Tennessee, and lessons learned along the way.SpotifyApple----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us a text

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This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 17, 2025!  Mike and Scott were together for the hour with some fun Disney talk!  Tonight was another great show because of our callers!  We lead off the show tonight with Adam from New Hampshire with a debrief from his trip to Walt Disney World last week as we get lots of great information on his girls experience at Bibbity Bobbity Boutique, a wonderful breakfast at Ohana, and much more!  We also hear from Listener Ian from Connecticut to discuss tips for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, and hear from Listener Ryan down in Tennessee to talk about when our kids make that transition from little kids to teens and how to keep the magic alive for them on their Walt Disney World vacations!  This and much more on today's show!  Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!