Podcasts about Theodore Roosevelt

David Horton sits down with Clay Jenkinson to retrace a whirlwind summer of travel, history and adventure. Clay's journey began in May with a trek to ancient Troy and continued across the American West, following the trail of Theodore Roosevelt. Along the way came an unusual Independence Day in Italy, stops in Las Vegas and California, and a meandering journey along the Missouri River in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.       Clay and David explore the history, surprises and memorable side trips that shaped the journey—and respond to questions and comments from listeners. This episode was recorded on August 7, 2026.

Eisenhower gets irritated. Lincoln finds a friend. Theodore Roosevelt seeks the truth at lunch. Madison sees talent. Greeley won't miss his dinner, despite the riots. And a man has a simple plan. He'll make a newspaper that won't dirty your table. Part One of Our Mediated Republic: a series on media in America and its role in creating political power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two hundred feet from the Alamo stands a hotel that has never closed its doors. Presidents slept there. Theodore Roosevelt recruited the Rough Riders from its bar. Gunmen died beside its mahogany counters. And for more than a century, guests and employees have reported that some of the Menger Hotel's former occupants never actually left. A murdered chambermaid still carries towels through the third floor. A cattle baron walks through a wall where his bedroom door once stood. Roosevelt apparently still enjoys the occasional drink. And a man in buckskin has one question for guests unfortunate enough to encounter him alone: Are you gonna stay, or are you gonna go? T onight, we check into the Menger Hotel...where somewhere between thirty and forty-five ghosts are said to have already answered. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HauntedAmericanHistoryTikTok - @hah_podcasthauntedamericanhistory.comPatreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HAH DISCORD - https://discord.com/invite/bJdbpH3hQm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Republicans are furious about the national debt. So why do so many of them keep supporting the people spending the money? And if government-run grocery stores hurt private competitors, apparently government grants can fix the government-created problem. This week's Dumb Bleep of the Week hits both sides. Nate and Charlie break down Mehdi Hasan's claim that America's far left is basically Scandinavian social democracy, Shane Gillis and Joe Rogan on Teddy Roosevelt and "free healthcare," Marco Rubio's argument against the War Powers Act, and Republicans suddenly rediscovering the national debt after it crosses $40 trillion. They also get into a city-run grocery-store proposal, the limits of DOGE-style "waste and fraud" cuts, the growth of executive power, and why intentions matter a lot less than incentives and outcomes. Subscribe or follow Good Morning Liberty, hit like, tell us which entry wins Dumb Bleep of the Week, share the show, and leave a rating or review wherever you listen. 00:00 Good Morning Liberty 03:15 Mehdi Hasan and the "far left" 15:45 The Lindsay Clancy supporter debate 26:30 The staged ice-throwing meltdown 33:30 Shane Gillis, Teddy Roosevelt, and executive power 37:45 Is "free healthcare" actually free? 39:15 Mamdani's government grocery-store problem 43:15 Marco Rubio and the War Powers Act 48:45 Republicans discover the $40 trillion debt 55:15 The Commie Block 1:03:30 Voting for Dumb Bleep of the Week 1:08:15 And the winner is...   Join GML: joingml.com All GML Links: gml.bio.link Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Shane Gillis and Joe Rogan see the problem: big corporations and government are deeply intertwined. But is giving the government even more power really the solution? Nate and Charlie break down the call for another Teddy Roosevelt and argue that the very institutions designed to control powerful corporations helped create the incentives behind today's corporate-government relationship. They dig into Roosevelt's view of executive power, railroad regulation that protected companies from competition, antitrust enforcement, the early framework that led toward the Federal Reserve, and the growth of federal control over drugs, food, and meat processing. The recurring question is simple: if government becomes the gatekeeper to running a successful business, where are corporations going to spend their money and influence? The guys also get into the absurdities of trucking regulations, government-created railroad monopolies, USDA meat-processing rules, and why another government agency probably isn't fixing government corruption.   Follow or subscribe to Good Morning Liberty, and leave us a rating and review wherever you listen. 00:00 Good Morning Liberty + Charlie's Former Band 03:15 Shane Gillis and Joe Rogan Want Another Teddy Roosevelt 07:15 The Problem They Almost Get Right 10:30 Why More Government Creates More Corruption 13:15 Teddy Roosevelt's Theory of Presidential Power 15:30 How Railroad Regulation Protected the Railroads 19:15 When Regulation Spread From Railroads to Trucking 22:45 Monopoly, Antitrust, and the Free Market 28:15 The Government-Created Railroad Monopolies 33:00 Teddy Roosevelt and the Road Toward the Federal Reserve 36:30 The Origins of Federal Drug and Food Regulation 43:00 How Regulation Helps Consolidate Industries   Join GML: https://joingml.com All GML Links: https://gml.bio.link Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/  

In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal dives into the history of Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge—the nation's first refuge created specifically for waterfowl. In the early 1900s, the Klamath Basin held nearly 88,000 acres of lake and wetlands, attracting enormous numbers of ducks, geese, and other birds. But market hunting and the lucrative feather trade were putting incredible pressure on the resource, setting the stage for one of America's earliest major waterfowl conservation battles.
 The story follows conservationist and photographer William Finley, whose images helped convince Theodore Roosevelt to protect Lower Klamath in 1908. But creating the refuge was only the beginning. At the same time one part of the federal government was protecting the marsh, another was working to drain it for agriculture. Within years, the massive wetland had nearly disappeared, leading to dust, peat fires, disappearing bird colonies, and a decades-long fight over whether water should ever return. Eventually, restoration efforts brought portions of the marsh back and with that came incredible concentrations of migrating waterfowl. For anyone interested in duck hunting history, waterfowl conservation, refuges, or the ongoing battle over wetlands and water, Lower Klamath is an incredible example of how complicated protecting a resource can become and why those decisions still matter today. Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! Be sure to check out the Flyways Hunt Club for even more exclusive content every week.   Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

Episode 303-NFA “No F’ing Approval” Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 12 Gun Lawyer — Episode 303 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS NFA, Silencers, Lawsuit, Injunction, Taxation, Firearms, Suppressors, AOWs, New Jersey, Gun rights, Second Amendment, Luger, Confiscation, Safety, Litigation SPEAKERS Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen, Speaker 2 Evan Nappen 00:17 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:19 and I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:21 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, we are right on the breaking news as we record this show, and that is the spectacular win on the National Firearms Act. It is the outcome of the Big Beautiful Bill removing the taxes on silencers, short barrel rifles, short barrel shotguns, and AOWs that translated into the Big Beautiful Lawsuit. There were actually two lawsuits, which essentially put forward that if there is no tax, there can be no law, because the NFA is based on tax law as the jurisdictional basis for the federal government. If there’s no tax, then you can’t have a tax law, and hence the silliness, which is really just kind of funny, is the tax stamp says zero. So, how you get a tax stamp that says zero when there’s no tax? Leave it to the Government to create a tax stamp of zero. But now that’s changed. Evan Nappen 01:37 This is the most exciting change in, what is it? Ninety-six (96) years, to a challenge to the NFA. And it has very exciting ramifications. I’ll talk about how those specifically relate to New Jersey in a moment, but there’s lots of questions and lots of speculation and issues surrounding what this decision means. So, what happened was we had two lawsuits that were brought. One is the Silencer Shop Foundation versus ATF. There were other plaintiffs as well. The parties in the SSF lawsuit included B&T USA, Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of America, Palmetto State Armory, Silencerco Weapons Research, Silencer Shop Foundation, the state of Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming, and several individuals. Evan Nappen 02:56 Then there is Jensen versus ATF. In Jensen, the parties were the Texas State Rifle Association, which is NRA’s Texas affiliate, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, FPC Action Foundation, Hot Shots Custom, and several individuals. The court in these cases applied an injunction to the parties, quote, where applicable, the parties, agencies, political subdivisions, members, and Page – 2 – of 12 customers, both current and future. This means that the protections of the injunction generally flow downstream in that chain of commerce. And by the way, I am gleaning this information from the NRA-ILA in their article, “What Does the Texas NFA Decision Mean for You?”(https://www.nraila.org/articles/20260812/what-does-the-texas-nfa-decision-mean-for-you) They’ve done a good job of essentially the preliminary breakdown here. NRA partnered with the TSRA to provide joint membership for those that are interested. Evan Nappen 04:02 So, what got enjoined? What statutes themselves got enjoined? Well, it was the NFA’s registration and approval requirements. Those were what were enjoined, and they were enjoined as to silencers, short barrel rifles, short barrel shotguns for covered parties. The injunction also includes AOWs, Any Other Weapons for the SSF parties only. o, as far as AOWs are concerned, only parties, people that are parties to the SSF, which is going to mean members essentially of GOA and such, and the companies that joined in it, and possibly as well, including those states. Certain marking requirements are enjoined with respect to the Jensen case, while the effect of this portion of the injunction is going to take clarification from the Government. So, we’re going to have to wait and see on that. Evan Nappen 05:11 The further impact is that, which is perhaps more important than the statutes that are covered, are those that are not covered. So, under Title 18, it makes it unlawful for licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, licensed collector to sell or deliver to any person any short barrel shotgun, short barrel rifle, except as specifically authorized by the Attorney General, consistent with public safety and necessity. Now, in the past, that compliance was considered authorized or was considered authorization when there was an NFA compliance done itself. o, without further action by the Government, compliance with the former NFA procedures will likely still be required before transferring a short-barreled shotgun or short-barreled rifle. Then it goes on to explain that the analogous requirement for transportation of short-barreled rifles, short-barrel shotguns, was also not enjoined. So, authorization for interstate travel is still required. That’s where you have to get permission from ATF before you move with any of those firearms. Evan Nappen 06:31 However, ATF has proposed streamlining this process by currently pending regulations. Those are the regulations that we’ve discussed in the past that are looking to change by changing it in the CFR, which is the Code of Federal Regulations. The injunction also does not apply to existing SOTs, which is the Special Occupational Tax for dealers in NFA firearms. Now, it’s technically possible for non-SOT dealers to receive firearms from a distributor or manufacturer on an ATF Form Four. ATF will need to clarify if an SOT is required for dealers who engage in the business of dealing in these firearms. So there are still to be considered state laws, and that’s going to be an individual basis of each state’s laws about how they individually view these NFA items. And we’re going to talk about New Jersey specifically in a moment. Evan Nappen 07:33 NRA says moving forward, the Jensen case is one of three supported by NRA in their litigation partners with American Suppressor Association, the FPC, which is Foreign Policy Coalition, and Second Page – 3 – of 12 Amendment Foundation. Those cases, by the way, are Brown versus ATF and Roberts versus ATF. Judge Clark in Missouri heard motion for summary judgment in Brown, and they remain committed to expanding the injunction secured in Jensen. In those other cases, as NRA says, taking action under an injunction is not without risk. An injunction can be dissolved or stayed with very little notice. Please check regularly back for updates. While much remains uncertain with the injunction, the monumental nature of this cannot be overstated. This is the biggest win against the unconstitutional NFA in its 92 sorry math was off 92 year history, and it serves as a great example that the fight for our rights is never over. So, if we want to see some practical applications as to what’s going on when it comes to suppressors, it’s really fascinating. Evan Nappen 08:54 Now, of course, suppressors, silencers, are banned in New Jersey by state law. We are currently looking at challenges to New Jersey’s state suppressor ban, constitutional challenges to that. But for now, unfortunately, New Jersey citizens cannot take advantage of the changes if they are residents of New Jersey because of the state law prohibition that New Jersey still maintains. However, if you live in a free state, if you live in a state that is covered by this injunction, specifically through Silencer Shop, you can look at Silencer Shop’s website, (silencershop.com), which is very good, and it lays out the states that are good to go. Evan Nappen 08:55 If you live in a good to go state that is now covered by this injunction, for example, if you live in New Hampshire or if you live in Alabama, there’s the whole list of states that respect and understand this. If you live in any of those states, you can now order your suppressor and pick it up from the dealer locally, and when you go to the dealer to pick it up, there’s no form four. There’s no federal registration that needs approval anymore. There is no fingerprinting. There’s no notice given to local police of your acquisition. All that’s gone. All that gets done is a 4473. You know the same form you fill out for the federal government to buy a gun, and a NICS check gets done, an instant check. So, what it means is you’ll be able to go to your dealer, do the 4473, just like you’re buying a gun, and the NICS check gets done, the instant check. You get your approval, ad you walk out the door with your suppressor that easily. That is great, and it’s paving the way to finally get a full legal change to suppressors to make that, of course, eventually the nationwide standard. But for now, there is a boom, an explosion of silencer purchases. This will make it even easier, more convenient, more private, less of a hassle than ever before. This is extremely exciting. Teddy Nappen 11:17 There’s something very important to this fact. Going back to the, and I’m kind of extrapolating it to the assault firearm cases. One of the biggest things that is winning, that helped us fight, win that fight was the idea of common use. Where the AR-15 and all forms of their “assault firearms” were so popular that it was so much common use that it fell under the grounds of the Second Amendment. Evan Nappen 11:45 Right. This is going to explode even more common use, even though there’s millions of suppressors already, but it will absolutely aid to that. Now, interestingly, in New Jersey, sawed-off shotguns are a problem. Same with rifles; they’re a problem. However, Any Other Weapon, there are Any Other Page – 4 – of 12 Weapons, what we call AOWs, that are technically New Jersey legal, and this will change the game in New Jersey on AOWs. But we still need more clarification on how the feds are going to work it on AOWs. We don’t have that right now, but let me explain AOWs. Evan Nappen 12:32 Let me show you some common examples of AOWs. For example, pistol grip only shotguns. Now, don’t confuse AOW, which is Any Other Weapon, as an “Other”. Some of you may have Shockwaves in New Jersey, which are “Others”. Shockwaves are not AOWs. They’re Shock Waves. They’re “Others”. Others are different. But a pistol grip only shotgun is a short, non-face style scatter gun, right? But is reduced in overall length under 26 inches. Now, as you know, or should know, with a Shockwave, it’s not under the 26 inches. If it’s under 26 inches with only a grip, such as a custom compact 12 gauge, then we’re looking at that now. How those applied to New Jersey law become model specific. Of course, you still can have sort of shotgun, but State Police have approved for others. Vertical four grip pistols are also considered AOWs. So, a standard semi-automatic handgun or pistol format firearm equipped with a vertical front hand grip is considered an AOW. And AOWs have coverage under this, but how that’s going to apply now so that you don’t have to do the NFA and can simply operate under the injunction. We’re going to fill you in with more information as we get it. Evan Nappen 14:08 Smooth bore handguns. Those are AOWs. Classic examples of that, such as the H&R handy gun or the Ithaca auto and burglar gun. So, those custom smooth bores, it may very well now open up that category. Certain smooth bore pistols can, depending on their configuration, be New Jersey legal still. And if they’re even though they’re AOWs, if the injunction has its due effect, that’ll be easier in New Jersey on those. Also coming under AOWs are disguised or improvised firearms, concealable multi-projectile or single-shot devices disguised as everyday items like cane guns, pen guns, flashlights, or wallet guns, and of course those. Are all banned under New Jersey state law as covert firearms. So, even though you may seek relief federally in terms of the AOWs under the NFA, you’re not going to be able to acquire those because New Jersey has a specific ban on those in state law. Then there’s combination guns, certain compact over and under firearms with rifle and shotgun barrels, between 12 and 18 inches long, intended for single shots without reloading. These two can fall under categories of AOWs, specific models with specific determinations, and how this victory will apply, we’re still going to have to iron out the details since this is so fresh and so new. But there is going to be some relief that Jerseyans will be able to take advantage of, and in the long run, this is great for everybody as we keep the fight going on, battling the NFA. It’s a great victory, and it is definitely going to shake things up. Evan Nappen 16:10 And it has, though, some things to keep in mind that really require us to change this law permanently forever, and what I’m talking about is how we got to this point is something that still has a vulnerability to be changed back. Let me explain why. The reason for the injunction is because there is no tax, and because there’s no tax, then the legal logic opinion is with no tax, then a law based, premised, on the power of taxation can’t exist anymore or have its effect. This was used as a vehicle in the ’30s for the National Firearms Act. That’s what it was jurisdictioned upon. That’s what has been now eviscerated by the Big Beautiful Bill removing the tax on these four categories. he tax on machine guns still exists. We’ll get to that in a moment. Page – 5 – of 12 Evan Nappen 17:12 So, that’s what was the victory, but that was passed legislatively by what? By way of a reconciliation bill. A reconciliation bill deals with taxation and finance. Those bills can pass Congress with simple majorities. That is how the Republicans got it through, and by removing the tax on the NFA items with simple majorities, they did not face the challenge of a filibuster. Because they couldn’t filibuster. They being the communists. Oh, I’m sorry, the Democrats. Well, it’s the same thing. They couldn’t stop it. Teddy Nappen 17:51 Democrat Socialists. Evan Nappen 17:53 Right! Communist authoritarian nutbags could not stop this because of the filibuster being inapplicable to a reconciliation bill. That’s how we got to this point. But keep in mind, should the commies take power again, and you can substitute Democrats, socialists, whatever for commies, they’re interchangeable anyway. When and if that happens, then it would be at the moment within their power to reinstitute in a reconciliation bill that they do, assuming they have power through the Congress and the Executive who would sign such a thing. Keep in mind. If the Democrat, Socialist, Communists control both houses, and even with a Republican president, but a reconciliation bill that’s chock full of other things financially needed, they might even force the hand of an otherwise friendly executive. You know, President Trump, to still sign a reconciliation bill. A reconciliation bill that does what? Reimplements the tax. They may make the tax not $200, but maybe $200,000 or $5,000, or even if they just make it $200 again, or even $1 again, guess what? Now we’re back to a jurisdictional argument that the NFA is now applicable again. So, it matters who you vote for. Elections matter. They matter. They make a difference. Teddy Nappen 19:42 On the off chance, just on the extreme end, let’s say, you know, the pendulum swings, the Socialists take over and run it. Could they do what the ATF was doing prior with what was it the when going after people with like the forced restart trigger? Evan Nappen 19:59 We don’t know. We don’t know. They could do it. They could. Depending on what are they going to go and then try to round up suppressors that may have been acquired when there was no tax. If the law is suddenly back, or does it make it so that there’s an ex post facto argument to argue that it was legal at the time, but now any of these new ones need tax stamps, but old ones don’t. And then they’re going to be kind of like the way they ran magazines. It was before a certain period of time, and will they then be grandfathered or not? Because NFA didn’t grandfather. It had a new period of registration. But there is no new period ability unless the Secretary has the power to have a new registration period. So, I would assume if they do it, the Secretary would say, “Okay, there’s now an open registration period of ones you previously purchased. You’re going to have to register and pay the tax.” Remember that. So, this all can happen in the future. Page – 6 – of 12 Evan Nappen 20:57 But look, it doesn’t mean our behavior has to be based upon, especially you live in a free state, worrying about what communists might do in the future. But keep in mind, it still could happen. This is a great victory, but we need to take it further, and this will empower us to take it further, because it can help on the Second Amendment argument to knock these laws out. It can assist in that greatly. It can assist in legislative change once it’s done and out there, and people are purchasing them in this way. It makes it easier to pass federal laws to just make it the law and not just rely on the judicial action. So, there’s also potential future consequences that can run for us, not just against us. Regardless, it’s a great victory, but keep in mind these potential dangers that lurk. And unfortunately, if you live in New Jersey, there isn’t much here for you to take advantage of at the moment, but in the big picture, it’s working to protect our rights. Teddy Nappen 22:06 This is just a side note. I was thinking. I heard this term where just because you put a word in front of the other word, it doesn’t always change the definition. So, if I say Democrat murderer, that doesn’t change the definition of murderer. So, for them trying to rebrand the Socialists, like no, no, no, we’re not like that. We’re Democrat Socialists, not to every other socialist government that has failed. No, no, we’re different. We just want to abolish prisons and abolish police. Evan Nappen 22:35 Well, I love when they talk about ow communism, look communism just wasn’t done right, you know. It just hasn’t been done right. Well, I guess they’ll probably make the same argument for Nazism. Oh, Nazism just hasn’t been done right yet. Okay, so that’s all. That’s all. Just hasn’t been done right. I mean, no. We’ve experienced and seen what history has to say about these stupid ideas of Socialism and Communism and Nazism. We’ve seen it, and it doesn’t fly. As a matter of fact, look at what’s going on in Central America right now with the enormous economic change. They’ve been getting rid of their Socialist systems. Teddy Nappen 23:21 So, maybe that’s what happens when you defund USAID. Evan Nappen 23:23 Yeah, isn’t that amazing how these countries are suddenly doing great? I mean, you think about USAID. We were actually promoting Socialism to our central and southern Central American neighbors. It’s just nuts. It’s nuts that we would be doing this. Not to mention that the Democrat Party suddenly, coincidentally, is now 2 million in debt after USAID was folded up and shuttered. Teddy Nappen 23:52 The one I always laugh at is, I think it was the like it’s like something crazy, like $7 million to LGBTQAI plus in Serbia, which I guess worked because they’re like a lesbian, but it’s like it’s so oh my god, like and then well like it was like Sesame Street in Afghanistan, which okay. Page – 7 – of 12 Evan Nappen 24:14 Right and promoting DEI everywhere, which just is hardly a national interest, or for our national security, or what America’s founding principles are all about. But let me tell you about our friends at WeShoot. his week WeShoot is offering OA Defense 2311 Pro Elite, and that is a modern focus platform that blends the familiar 1911 style characteristics with contemporary design, premium construction, and competition-inspired features. There’s also the Special Ops Tactical STX 15. Now that’s an AR platform rifle with unmistakable SOT attitude, combining distinctive styling with purpose-built modern sporting rifle platform. Then there’s the Mossberg 990 Aftershock. Mossberg takes that unmistakable Aftershock concept into semi-auto territory, thereby creating a bold new addition to its defensive lineup. WeShoot has cutting-edge guns. They’re there for you. Make sure you check out WeShoot, which is an indoor range and phenomenal pro shop with great training. Located in Lakewood, New Jersey. Very easily accessible off the Parkway. They are a fantastic resource. It’s where Teddy and I both shoot. It’s where we got our training. It’s where we got our certifications. And if you go on the website, you can check out WeShoot. They have fantastic photos and just great photography. You can check out the latest from the father-daughter shoot and other great events that they’re running. And what is their many faces of two-way, where you know two ways for everybody, and they are pushing as well some really cool stuff, including being part of their photo shoots. You can reach out to social media at weshootusa.com for that. For any of the photo shoots that you do, this is a great place. They love their customers, and their customers love them. Go to weshootusa.com. WeShootUSA.com. And check out WeShoot right there in Lakewood. It’s a phenomenal research resource, and you’ll be glad that you did. Evan Nappen 26:53 Hey, let me also shamelessly promote my book, which is New Jersey Gun Law. The Bible of Jersey gun law. It’s over 500 pages, 120 topics, all question and answer. It’ll help you from becoming a GOFU. You want to avoid that at all costs in New Jersey. They are there to oppress our rights and turn law-abiding gun owners into criminals. Beware, protect yourself. Get a copy of New Jersey Gun Law. Go to EvanNappen.com today. EvanNappen.com. You’ll be able to get your copy of New Jersey Gun Law. And by the way, while you’re on my website, you can also check out the latest link to The Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs newsletter. They have featured yours truly, and my dear colleague Dan Schmutter and Scott Bach on the cover, and they have hilariously called us Second Amendment Heroes. And I’m assuming they’re talking about like submarine sandwiches when they did that. But regardless, you can check out their newsletter and check out the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs. (anjrpc.org) You all should be a member of association. It is our state affiliate of the NRA by tied in with the great fights that NRA, as we’re talking about in Jensen, the NRA is like the new NRA, and they’re out in the forefront doing what NRA has done brilliantly in the past. They’re doing it again, and they’re working hand in hand with the other great gun rights organizations in our country. And it’s great to see the unity in these cases of us banding together to fight the good fight for what we all know and love and believe in, and that’s the Second Amendment. Teddy, what do you have for us in Press Checks? Teddy Nappen 29:16 Well, as everyone knows, Press Checks are always free. I thought I’d do something a little different, where I find, you know, a crazy article that I just could not pass up. It was too funny. This was coming Page – 8 – of 12 right out of the New York Post. Adolf Hitler’s $42 million Luger, the most valuable pistol in the world is at the center of a sensational court battle. Well, that’s one hell of a grabber of a title. Evan Nappen 29:49 And what do they say it’s worth? Teddy Nappen 29:51 $42 million. Evan Nappen 29:54 I wonder how they came up with that number. Teddy Nappen 29:56 So, this involves a court battle between an appliance repairman and a cop in Argentina. Evan Nappen 30:01 Arrrgentina. Teddy Nappen 30:04 Yeah, I know. You know, one of them said he was from the boys of Brazil, and I’m just joking. Evan Nappen 30:11 Uh huh. Well, it would make sense that it would end up in Argentina, wouldn’t it? Teddy Nappen 30:16 Yeah. The what is it? The what was the one guy they caught in Argentina? Evan Nappen 30:22 There’s been number of Nazis found there. Teddy Nappen 30:26 The famous one is the two Mossad agents scooped him up, got him drunk and put him on a plane. Then they ended up just hanging him. Evan Nappen 30:35 Right. Teddy Nappen 30:36 It was the, but it was one of if you go through it. It’s actually kind of crazy. So, it began where, if you caught the previous article of Adolf Hitler’s former home transformed into police station. Evan Nappen 30:39 How do they know? Oh, that was his former home when he visited. Page – 9 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 30:55 No, this is this is this is Australia. Evan Nappen 30:58 Austria. Austria. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, that’s his former home in Austria. Yeah, well, he was from Austria originally. Teddy Nappen 31:06 So, going to that was Austrian authorities Wednesday open police station building where Adolf Hitler was born amid years of controversies. This is a renovation to send a message that they will not appeal to extremist groups. Yes. Evan Nappen 31:21 So, you can visit Hitler’s birthplace if you chose to? Teddy Nappen 31:24 If you ever get arrested in Austria. But to get to the it going off of that, where it was the weapon that described the holy grail of firearms was allegedly swiped during a SWAT style raid by a masked officer at repairman Juan Pablo Rupel’s home in Buenos Aires province in 2016. To go into more details, he inherited the haunting historic ghost of the Third Reich from his German great uncle and former Hitler bodyguard Hans Rupel, who is accused of stealing minor items such as plate, glasses, cutlery at the time of the raid. Evan Nappen 32:09 So, the claim is that this guy stole it from Hitler. Teddy Nappen 32:14 No, the claim is that he had committed some minor stealing in Argentina, but he had that was his pistol. So, he was never charged the over the allegations, mind you. But still, the gun that is a Luger Parabellum .45 ACP caliber. Number five of only five. Evan Nappen 32:37 It’s a .45 caliber Luger? Teddy Nappen 32:39 Yeah, yes. Only five in existence of the 1907 prototype forged by the late famed George Luger. Evan Nappen 32:48 Yeah, George Luger. So, Hitler’s Luger was one of the rare .45 caliber Lugers. Teddy Nappen 32:56 Correct. And this was only for Hitler’s provinces. That would make them invaluable. The guns there’s 1979 firearm owner license in Argentina National Registry, so they register firearms. It was marked as Nazi Angel of Death who lived for more than two years before fleeing the so the 1905. Page – 10 – of 12 Evan Nappen 33:25 So, what happened to the gun now? It got seized by the police? Teddy Nappen 33:30 Correct. How did that happen? So, from what it was said that Hans it said now again this is not Hans says it belonged to Hitler and he was taken when he and he took it when he went to Argentina in 1948. So, from when from that point where it was stolen after the quote unquote raid, it is now gone “missing”. Evan Nappen 33:53 Okay. Who stole it in the raid? What police raid? Teddy Nappen 33:57 One of the police. One of the police officers. Evan Nappen 33:59 So, this is essentially gun confiscation by police, and supposedly the most valuable handgun in the world is missing once the police got their hands on it. Right? Teddy Nappen 34:09 Buenos Aires Ministry of Security for and has demanding lawsuit for the compensation for the firearm. The court held by the agency liable for 15,000 plus interest, which also 15,000 just for the raid itself, for the actual unjustified raid. However, the lawsuit also adds in the 42 million where two cops who had led the raid on the home due to the quote-unquote trial prior. Rupert told the post of great uncles that the Luger was taken from him. Evan Nappen 34:48 Well, I’ll tell you what. This is a common thing in New Jersey. I’ve had many gun confiscations by law enforcement in which it always seemed that the most valuable firearm that the client possessed. I had a case where one was a rifle given by Theodore Roosevelt to a cabinet member that disappeared. I had another case where there was a trapdoor Springfield trapdoor carbine that was documented to Custer’s last stand, and was an Indian capture gun that oh that that that was sent to the crusher supposedly and destroyed. You see, and I’ve had many different gun seizures that have taken place, and for some crazy reason, it’s that really valuable gun that ends up not being accounted for, and I don’t know why I seem to see that pattern. Teddy Nappen 35:58 Yeah, and then just for clarification on the individual Hans Zurpel, he was the SS Division Labest Start. He was Hitler’s personal bodyguard unit during the Second World War, to which he later fled to Argentina in 1945. This has been confirmed. So it is confirmed that this guy was a bodyguard, and he was a pistol to Hitler and registered the gun under it, so it shows proof of documentation to the actual firearm that existed. So we know the gun existed. We know the guy has the credentials, so that proved that point as to who swiped it. Well, it’s one of the members of the ministry, as what the suit is being led to. Again, that’s what they’re alleging in their suit. Page – 11 – of 12 Evan Nappen 36:40 Yeah. Well, like I said, I’ve seen this done Jersey side where folks, what you want to do with your guns is make sure you have photos, and you have recorded your information about your guns. Do not keep your data with the guns. Because if they seize your guns, they’re going to seize your books and data. And it’s not unusual as well for them to take computers and such as well. So, if you’re going to have this and recordings of it and photos and all, you know, keep it on a thumb drive hidden somewhere, so you can access it. So, you can prove and document the guns that you had and what they were, because I’ve had the missing guns after a seizure more times than I can count. It is common. Teddy Nappen 37:38 I also recall wasn’t one of these pistols also had like the early idea of a tactical light, like where if you held the pistol, it was. Evan Nappen 37:46 Yeah, that was a very special Luger. They made too that had early lighting attached to the gun. Yeah, that was a German invention, so to speak. You know, they did have those way back. Yep, yep. So, these are, yeah. Well, there’s a lot of valuable firearms out there, and a lot that have providence to make them even more valuable. And I don’t know if this truly is worth $42 million for a handgun, but it’s definitely way up there as a very valuable historic piece. It is something where you need to take steps if you have any firearms at all to make sure that you’ve documented so you can prove ownership. And if guns do get stolen, either by criminals or police or both, then you need to know and be able to have that information to try to recover them. Teddy Nappen 38:52 If anyone is related to anybody who served as a Soviet Union soldier who hit the Berlin and may or may not have picked up a Walter PPK next to a dead Hitler, call us. Evan Nappen 39:07 Yeah, I think that gun is not accounted for. This so-called Hitler suicide gun. If, in fact, he did kill himself, which now there’s speculation that the skull they thought was his was actually a woman’s. There’s all kinds of who knows, and did he actually escape? And, you know, we could find about as many theories about whether Hitler’s alive as whether you know Elvis is alive and whether Bigfoot exists. I mean, this is one of the favorite topics of conspiracy theorists and what have you. But bottom line is, folks, you need to protect yourselves. Protect your property. Don’t be a GOFU. As a matter of fact, Teddy, what do you have this week for us for GOFUs? Teddy Nappen 39:49 Well, this comes from Not the Bee. Influencer shoots self in leg while filming instructional video outside a gun shop. Evan Nappen 39:57 Oh, an instructional video on how to shoot yourself in the leg. Page – 12 – of 12 Teddy Nappen 40:01 Well, how to properly, properly rack the slide, and while doing so, when he was going through showing it off, he racked it. He broke every rule – from treat every gun like it’s loaded, know where you’re pointing, keep your finger off the trigger. And bang! Shot the artery in his leg and almost died. Always a good idea. Evan Nappen 40:25 Oh, yeah. He came close to bleeding out because it hit the key artery there. And that’s because he wanted to do an instructional video on how to properly handle a firearm, where he proceeded to utterly and completely improperly handle a firearm. Similar to the law enforcement guy way back, you know, lecturing to the students how he’s the only one trained and safe enough to handle this gun properly. And right after he said that, he had an AD into his foot. I believe it was. Teddy Nappen 40:58 Yeah. He was a DEA agent, if I remember. Evan Nappen 41:02 Yeah, right. A DEA agent. Teddy Nappen 41:03 Yeah, and then he picks up the gun. Evan Nappen 41:04 So, this GOFU is a very practical and fundamental one, folks. Don’t forget the basic rules of gun safety. They’re there for a reason. They’re proven. Obey those rules. Don’t take it for granted. Follow the gun safety rules. If you don’t know guns and don’t know gun safety, you need to take a gun safety course. Let this hit home. You don’t want to be a GOFU, a Gun Owner Fuck Up. This has not only almost cost him his life. And in New Jersey, it would cost you your gun rights at a minimum under their Accidental Discharge law, because it was done without lawful purpose. You didn’t intend to fire it. It was in the 100 yards of a dwelling, which even a car constitutes as a dwelling. Leave it to New Jersey to do that. You’d be looking at a felony charge for shooting yourself in the leg. So, don’t be a GOFU. Be extra conscientious. We want you to be safe. You need to always be safe using the number one safety device ever invented, your brain. Keep that safety engaged at all times. Evan Nappen 42:30 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 42:41 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E303_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. 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It's Casual Friday on The Majority Report On today's program: Conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln have deteriorated to the point that servicemembers are attempting to jump overboard. Food is rotting, hygiene supplies are depleted and morale is very low. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, on CNN, makes a plea to Secretary of War Pete Hegeseth to do his job and fix this horrible situation on the USS Lincoln. Hegseth denies the reporting on the conditions and thinks he can placate servicemembers by spewing effusive nonsense. Jeet Heer, national affairs correspondent at The Nation and host of The Time of Monsters Podcast, joins the program to recap the week's news. Topics include Tuesday's primaries, the media's Hasan Piker obsession, inflation, midterm elections and more. In the Fun Half: Shane Gillis teaches Joe Rogan about Donald Trump's Truth Social early access scam where people can pay $100k to see his posts early and then use the info to bet on the markets. Shane Gillis then teaches Joe Rogan about Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal and Gillis advocates for a second version, but Rogan says that if someone tried then "they" would kill that person. Rogan brags about the UFC White House event and Gillis expresses regret over attending the fights. Wisconsin Democratic candidate for Governor in Wisconsin, David Crowley, gives a wishy-washy answer on the massive unpopularity of data centers in the state.  Ken Paxton tries to blame his lazy campaign for Senate in Texas on the fact his runoff with John Cornyn drained his coffers. A "centrist" in Colorado is running as an independent against Melat Kiros but is easily exposed by crackerjack local journalist Kyle Clark as being a conservative Zionist. Trump denies the reports of the conditions on the USS Lincoln and says that the carrier has not been deployed long enough. all that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for an exclusive 20% off. RIDGE WALLET: Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/MAJORITYREPORT SUNSET LAKE CBD: Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use code BIRTHDAY26 at checkout to save 25% on everything sitewide. Spend over $100 and get a bonus gift on top of it all. Sale ends August 17th at Midnight.  Please fill out this form to request Bryan to come to your town to do stand-up comedy @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel: https://ww.youtube.com/Th3Discourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here: https:/www.youtube.com/@avaraiza

Air Date: 8/12/2026 Today we follow the latest in Western Hemisphere imperialism. American presidents from Theodore Roosevelt to Donald Trump have invoked the Monroe Doctrine and its claim on the whole hemisphere to justify coups, sanctions, and now an outright military abduction in Latin America. Trump, as always, is bragging loudly about the parts most before him knew to keep quiet. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: "Imperial Laboratory": Alexander Aviña on the "Donroe" Doctrine & U.S. Intervention in Latin America - Democracy Now! - Air Date 1-6-26 KP 2: Trump Took Billions From Venezuela, Congress Is Demanding Answers - The Ring of Fire - Air Date 7-24-26 KP 3: Where Did Venezuela's $13 Billion Go? Part 1 - Patrick Boyle - Air Date 7-25-26 KP 4: Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega Dismantles Elections - The World - Air Date 7-21-26 KP 5: "Criminal Approach to Politics": Trump Ally Abelardo De La Espriella Wins Colombian Presidency - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-22-26 KP 6: Cuba's Deepening Crisis as Residents Ask How Much Longer They Can Endure - Al Jazeera English - Air Date 7-18-26 (00:49:42) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR The Brag Defense: Announcing a Crime Makes It Look Innocent My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:02:49) SECTION A: VENEZUELA: THE MONEY, THE OIL, THE RUINS A1: Venezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-26-26 A2: What They Don't Tell You About Venezuela - Bianca Graulau - Air Date 5-7-26 A3: 'Pre-existing Vulnerabilities: Venezuela Already Experiencing Economic Turmoil, Displacement Crisis' - FRANCE 24 English - Air Date 6-29-26 A4: Where Did Venezuela's $13 Billion Go? Part 2 - Patrick Boyle - Air Date 7-25-26 A5: Venezuelan Government and Opposition Faction Are to Hold Talks | Inside Story - Al Jazeera English - Air Date 8-2-26 (01:45:10) SECTION B: CUBA IN THE CROSSHAIRS B1: Is Cuba Waging a Secret Campaign Against the US? | The Global Story Part 1 - BBC News - Air Date 6-27-26 B2: 'Cuba Is Not Venezuela': Trump's Takeover Threat Collides with 'disciplined Revolutionary State' - FRANCE 24 English - Air Date 3-18-26 B3: Is Cuba Waging a Secret Campaign Against the US? | The Global Story Part 2 - BBC News - Air Date 6-27-26 (02:09:15) SECTION C: REGIONAL RIPPLES AND HUMAN FALLOUT C1: Colombia Takes a Hard-Right Turn: Who Is Abelardo De La Espriella? - Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters - Air Date 6-23-26 C2: Human Rights in Nicaragua Part 1 - 35 West - Air Date 4-16-26 C3: Missouri Couple Murdered in Guatemala After Husband Was Deported - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 7-30-26 C4: Human Rights in Nicaragua Part 2 - 35 West - Air Date 4-16-26 (02:39:49) SECTION D: HISTORICAL ROOTS: THE DONROE DOCTRINE'S LONG SHADOW D1: A Brief History of US Interventions in Latin America - TRT World - Air Date 1-13-26 D2: American-Backed Coups, Mapped - Johnny Harris - Air Date 2-9-23 D3: How The United States Trained Latin American Dictators - The Cold War - Air Date 7-27-25 D4: What a Secret Government Warehouse in Venezuela Says About the US Today - Mother Jones - Air Date 1-20-26   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Tucker Carlson and a group of MAGA conservatives are reportedly considering a possible third-party movement ahead of 2028. The history of third-party campaigns shows how they can split an ideological coalition and hand victory to the opposing party, from Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Party to Ross Perot and Ralph Nader. The proposed movement shares much of its agenda with the Trump administration but breaks sharply over foreign policy, the Iran war, Israel, and American involvement overseas. Personal disputes with Trump, growing divisions within MAGA, criticism of AIPAC and Israel, and controversial rhetoric surrounding Jewish influence have also become part of the emerging fracture. A third-party challenge could ultimately act as a spoiler in 2028, dividing the MAGA coalition and hurting the Republican candidate attempting to succeed Donald Trump. The Alliance for Secure AI - Visit http://www.secureainow.org Learn how we're working to mitigate risks and protect humanity in the advanced AI revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tucker Carlson and a group of MAGA conservatives are reportedly considering a possible third-party movement ahead of 2028. The history of third-party campaigns shows how they can split an ideological coalition and hand victory to the opposing party, from Theodore Roosevelt and the Bull Moose Party to Ross Perot and Ralph Nader. The proposed movement […]

Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - The Charge at Gettysburg (Theodore Roosevelt)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tweed Roosevelt, a great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, and Massee McKinley, a 2nd great-nephew of William McKinley and 2nd great-grandson of Grover Cleveland, will speak at the Buffalo History Museum Thursday night. Spencer Morgan from the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site tells us more about the event.

Boone and Crockett Club: History & Mission Tony Schoonen shares the rich history of the Boone and Crockett Club, which was founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell. The organization was formed by sportsmen after Roosevelt witnessed the severe decimation of wildlife and natural resources in the West, particularly in the Yellowstone region. In its first two decades, the club was instrumental in passing the Yellowstone Preservation Act (1892) and the Lacey Act (1900), and helped establish the National Forest Reserves, the National Park Service, and the National Wildlife Refuge System. The founders effectively shifted wildlife management away from unregulated market hunting to the sustainable, state-managed model we rely on today. Tony and Larry discuss the vital distinction between conservation (the active, wise use and management of natural resources) and preservation (a "no-touch" approach that can negatively impact ecosystems). The club's iconic records program was established in the 1930s. It was not created as a hunting contest, but as a scientific tool to measure the success of conservation efforts over the previous 30 years. The records program uses the presence of mature male specimens (measured by antler and horn size) as an indicator of a healthy, thriving ecosystem. Today, wildlife managers across North America actively use this database to monitor habitat health. Fair Chase ethics remain a cornerstone of the organization; only free-ranging animals legally harvested under fair chase conditions are eligible for the record books. Tony highlights a major new initiative aimed at combating poaching, a crime that historically suffers from low detection (under 4%) and low prosecution rates. Following a five-year research project funded by the Leopold Foundation, the club realized the massive financial loss the public trust bears due to wildlife theft. The club developed a formula to calculate the true replacement cost of illegally harvested animals and is actively working to implement this into state legislation. The Poach & Pay legislation has already passed in 8 pilot states. The initiative also aims to elevate severe poaching crimes from misdemeanors to felonies. To further empower citizens, the club is developing a smartphone app that will allow individuals to instantly drop a pin and report suspected poaching directly to law enforcement. The core of the Boone and Crockett Club consists of 100 Regular Members (problem-solving business leaders mirroring the original founders) and approximately 167 Professional Members (wildlife scientists, academics, and agency heads). The club also offers an Associate Membership base, which is open to the public and currently boasts around 4,000 grassroots members, an impressive 25% of whom are Lifetime Associates. Hunters and conservationists interested in supporting the club's ongoing legislative, ethical, and habitat-management efforts can join by visiting their website at boone-crockett.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - The Death of Stonewall Jackson (Theodore Roosevelt)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” That was Theodore Roosevelt, giving his thoughts on making a decision, and in this week's episode, I am answering a question about why we may be trying to solve a time management problem the wrong way. Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   Learn more about the Productivity Academy   Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived Plan Your Week With Me: The Weekly Planning Matrix. The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script |428 Hello, and welcome to episode 428 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  If you've followed this podcast for any length of time, you will have heard me talk about processes and routines. It's these little things that have the effect of automating your daily decision-making requirements.  If you always start your day in the same way, you no longer have to decide what to do when you wake up. You do it automatically.  And this is important.  Reducing the number of decisions you make each day prevents something called “Prefrontal Cortex Overload”, which is often called “decision fatigue”. And it's not woo-woo science. It's very real The prefrontal cortex is the part of your brain that deals with executive function. These functions include impulse control, evaluating something, and making choices. Basically, decisions.  When your prefrontal cortex becomes tired and fatigued, you find it harder to make logical, objective decisions, and instead your brain begins to use the amygdala, the part of your brain that controls emotions.  In effect, you begin making decisions based on how you are feeling.  And that leaves you picking the easy and exciting over the important, mundane tasks.  It also leaves you with little discipline, which often means you eat unhealthy food and stay up later than you should.  When overwhelmed, the brain defaults to the path of least resistance by delaying decisions, defaulting to the status quo, or refusing to choose at all. You then procrastinate, feel exhausted, anxious and overwhelmed.  When you set up processes and routines as well as setting some “if this then that” rules, you reduce the burden you place on your pre-frontal cortex.  And all that explanation now brings me onto this week's question. Which means it's time for me to hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice. Some say she's always on holiday; all I know is she's called “The Mystery Podcast Voice.  This week's question comes from Fabian. Fabian asks, hi Carl, you recommend that you should do your daily planning at the end of the day, not at the beginning. But I am always so exhausted at the end of the day that I find I just cannot do any planning. Is there anything I can do to consistently plan at the end of the day?  Hi Fabian. Thank you for your question.  When I read your question, my thought was that it might be because you are not getting enough sleep, or that your work causes you to make decisions all day about what to work on next. Nothing is pre-planned or pre-decided.  Both of which could be the underlying reason for feeling exhausted at the end of the day.  If you're not getting enough sleep, the effect you will experience would be the same as if you were experiencing decision fatigue. An inability to make decisions.  And that is why, at the end of the day, you find it so difficult to plan the next day. After all, what is planning? It's making decisions about what you will work on tomorrow.  So, if a lack of sleep is the issue, then the fix would be to look at your sleep cycle and make adjustments there.  However, for most people, the problem is making too many decisions throughout the day, leaving them feeling mentally drained and lacking in any motivation to do anything.  This is where routines, processes and rules come into play.  Every productive day is the result of hundreds of decisions: What deserves my attention? What can wait? What should I ignore? What should I delegate? When is “good enough” truly good enough? If each time you come up with something new and you have to decide whether something deserves your attention, whether it can wait, or whether you could ignore it, you're tapping into your prefrontal cortex's energy reserves.  And your prefrontal cortex does not have an 850cc engine that only draws a minuscule amount of energy. No. It has a full-throated V8 and drinks fuel like it's put a straw in a lake and called it a warm-up. This is why pre-establishing what your core work is matters. Once you know what your core work is and what that work looks like at a doing level, you are pre-deciding what deserves your attention. It's the work you are employed to do. It's important and must be done.  Now, all you need do is decide when you will do it.  And with core work, given that the type of work you're doing will be the same, you can pre-block time each day for doing it.  For example, you could protect 10 am to lunchtime for doing your core work each day. That means you are no longer deciding what to do each day. You've pre-decided; it's blocked on your calendar, and all you need to do now is turn up and do the work.  It's always fascinated me that the most stressed-out people I've come across in my professional life are the ones who've told themselves they can't do that, and that they have to be available for everyone immediately they ask.  Complete nonsense, of course, but there really are some people who believe that.  In this situation, a person is constantly having to decide whether they should respond to this person or that person. Who is more important? Should I call my boss, or perhaps send her a text message? “Oh shoot! This person's been waiting 10 minutes. I must call them immediately!)  It's also why the least stressed-out people are the ones who are comfortable turning on Do Not Disturb on their devices when they sit down to do some focused work.  They've made the decision that for the next hour or two they will work on a specific type of task. If something was a genuine emergency, they would be told somehow.  I remember last year, when we were changing our car, that the sales manager we dealt with was wonderfully laid-back. Within a few days of starting the process to change our car, I worked out that he would respond to our messages between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm or between 4:00 and 5:00 pm, depending on when we messaged him.  It was consistent, and I was hugely impressed.  When I picked the new car up, I asked him about it, and he said he gets so many messages and emails each day that he wouldn't be able to do any work if he responded instantly to everything that came in. So, he does an hour before lunch and an hour before he finishes the day.  Brilliant. And I bet you he never gets any complaints about it.  So, having a process for dealing with your communications is just as important as having time protected for doing the work that matters each day. Then we come to your routines. If you were to have a small fifteen-minute closing down routine at the end of the day, this would again minimise the decisions you need to make.  For example, at work, I will close down by clearing my desktop and tidying up my desk. I clear out Todoist and process my inbox. Then I open up my daybook and plan out tomorrow by writing in my appointments and the most important things I have to do tomorrow, and that's it. Done.  It tells me that my workday is now finished. There can also be other things you might do too. For example, at home, perhaps before you go to bed, you load the dishwasher and turn it on, or if you don't have a dishwasher, you wash all the pots and mugs before going to bed.  That's a routine. A going-to-bed routine. Pre-decided, and after a few weeks, you would feel uncomfortable if you didn't do that.  And then there are your rules, or standards.  Again, this helps you make pre-decisions so that, on a day-to-day basis, you don't have to.  For example, I have many of my coaching clients make a commitment to respond to their emails within a specified period of time.  Let's say you set a rule to respond to all your emails within 24 hours. This means that any email that is close to your time limit must be responded to today. Anything else can wait.  For emails that will require you to do a lot of work, the response time still holds, but the response is to reply with something like: “Thank you for your email. I will get it back to you as soon as I can” This way you filter out the genuinely urgent from the non-urgent. If the person you're responding to comes back to you saying they need it by such and such a date, now you know it's important, and you can prioritise it accordingly. If they respond with, “Thanks”. You know it can wait.  The difference between a rule and a routine is that routines happen automatically. You do the same thing at the same time. A rule is conditional. A sort of “if this, then that”.  If I have a presentation to do this week, I will protect an hour the day before for preparation, for example.  Processes are pre-decided methods for doing the different types of work you do. For example, “if I get a sales enquiry, this is the process I follow.” What these routines, processes and rules do is they reduce the number of decisions you need to make each day. This helps to prevent you from overloading your decision-making abilities, which in turn reduces the amount of mental fatigue and tiredness you experience at the end of the day.  Daily planning the day before is a decision-reducing routine. When you plan the day before, it leaves you knowing exactly what you need to do when you begin the next day. No decisions to be made. You know exactly what needs to be done and when you will do it.  You can then preserve your energy for the decisions that may need to be made if something changes and you have to decide what you will work on. The new circumstances.  This is why NASA's Mission Control in Houston in the 1960s practised every possible eventuality before any mission. It was this practice that enabled the brilliant people in Mission Control to get the Apollo 13 crew home safely in April 1970. They had practised that eventuality so many times that the decisions required were already made for them.  So there you go, Fabian. I hope that has helped.  Turn your daily planning into an end-of-day routine. Create a checklist to guide you (again reducing decisions). This daily planning will also help reduce the decisions you need to make the next day, which in turn will leave you feeling less exhausted at the end of the day.  Thank you for your question, and thank you to you too for listening.  Don't forget, my Productivity Academy is now open, and we have a date for our first live event. Sunday, 30 August. The topic will be where to start and a general Q&A session. Not to be missed. Joining now will give you plenty of time to do your homework before the session.  I'll leave the details of the Academy in the show notes for you.  It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

In a recent essay, President George W. Bush hails George Washington's decision to leave the presidency after two terms, ensuring America would not become a monarchy. “[His] humility in giving up power willingly remains among the most consequential decisions and important examples in American politics.” Bush's essay is part of the In Pursuit project, a new bipartisan civic initiative tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States. In Pursuit brings together an extraordinary roster of contributors, including reflections by Barack Obama on Abraham Lincoln and Bill Clinton on Theodore Roosevelt. “Presidents are powerful proxies for each of the distinct time periods that have made up our first 250 years, and as everyday citizens first and foremost who take on extraordinary responsibilities, they are also the preeminent way for us all to reflect on what leadership in our democracy is really all about,” said In Pursuit CEO Colleen Shogan, the 11th archivist of the United States. But it's not just presidents. First Ladies Laura Bush, Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton are included, as are Chief Justice John Roberts and leading historians—each to distill one enduring lesson for future generations. In Pursuit is a project of More Perfect, a bipartisan alliance of 37 presidential centers and more than 100 civic organizations. Join us for a conversation about In Pursuit with Shogan as well as Pulitzer Prize-winning Stanford historian Jack Rakove and UC Berkeley political scientist Eric Schickler. They'll discuss what this project reveals about the future of American democracy and qualities of leadership, character and governance that have shaped the republic across 250 years.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Spencer Morgan from the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site on U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's call on the National Park Service to release this year's funds for the site full 650 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000 dPeGz9d5sDTWFILyEuIAosa2BqwKErxw buffalo,news,wben,chuck schumer,theodore roosevelt WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,chuck schumer,theodore roosevelt Spencer Morgan from the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site on U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's call on the National Park Service to release this year's funds for the site Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Wednesday was a day off in Henderson, so Gully opens with what actually came out of Tuesday's practice. Masses and McCoy are both pushing for CB2, and if a Day 3 rookie wins that job in eleven practices, that says something about this draft class. Tonka Hemingway has a slim lead at nose tackle with Adam Butler and Benito Jones right behind him. Kwity Paye had a lot to say about him. Then there's DJ Glaze. A lot of you have been asking why nobody's talking about him. He's taken the majority of right tackle reps and he's got 31 straight starts, but listen to how Rick Dennison talks about him: working hard, made some progress, things to get better at. That's process language, not a vote of confidence. Charles Grant and Trey Zuhn III are right there. Then it's your turn. Anders in Oakland calls in with the best framing of Klint Kubiak anyone's given yet, running him through Teddy Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Washington, and makes the case that the buck actually stops with this staff. Raider Eddie in Denver wants to know if Glaze is too slow-footed for tackle and belongs at guard, whether Grant is really being groomed to back up Kolton Miller, and where Trey Zuhn fits. Plus Angry Rick 68 on X gets into Mike Florio and how PFT covers this franchise. Be part of the show. Call the line at 702-900-7869 or send a video to mail@silverandblacktoday.com. Follow Gully on X @LVGully and the show @SNBToday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and turn on auto-downloads. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: it's Thursday, Court of Public Opinion day 0:26 How to get on the show 1:38 Camp notes: Wednesday was a day off 1:58 Masses and McCoy are taking CB2 3:34 Tonka Hemingway's push at nose tackle 4:38 Why nobody's talking about DJ Glaze 6:04 Raider Nation Court of Public Opinion 7:03 Anders in Oakland on Kubiak, Spytek and leadership 10:05 Gully: the buck stops with this staff 13:32 Raider Eddie in Denver: is Glaze actually a guard? 15:59 O-line depth, Trey Zuhn III and Kolton Miller's mileage 19:56 Angry Rick 68 on Mike Florio and PFT 22:15 Strictly Business 450: what a "much better season" really looks like 25:05 Ry7: is Kirk Cousins "faux successful"? 28:24 Las Vegas Ranger: Masses blanketed Dont'e Thornton Jr. 30:13 Red Dirt Raider: the Mendoza reps non-controversy 33:37 Michael Turner 3761: nine years and "didn't like you at first" 35:13 Omega Supreme with Cheese: Cousins' age and the Brady-Bledsoe path 39:17 Wrap, where to find Gully's writing, and sign-off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Jared Kushner is one of the most powerful American diplomats of the twenty-first century — and he has no skill set to speak of that I can see.” — Casey Michel Four years ago, the muckraking journalist Casey Michel came on this show to discuss how the United States has built the greatest money-laundering scheme in history. That pre-Trump 2.0 America, he says, looks quaint. His new book, United States of Oligarchy: How America's Wealthiest Ally with Dictators, Weaken the U.S., and Destroy Democracy, describes an American casino where the Trump family has become the dealer with a perennially stacked deck. The word “oligarchy” comes with 2,500 years of baggage. Aristotle, not averse to aristocracy, nonetheless warned of the rule of the few. Teddy Roosevelt preferred “plutocracy” as a way of describing the baronial rule of the late 19th century American capitalists. And, of course, it took a Roosevelt — the sickly scion of upper-crust New York — to dilute his own oligarchic caste with anti-trust law and inheritance & progressive income taxes. Exhibit A in this American oligarchy is Jared Kushner, who has leveraged his father-in-law's rotten casino to ally with dictators and destroy democracy both in America and around the world. Michel says Kushner has “no skill set to speak of” — apart, of course, from an insatiable greed for wealth and power. The banality of the deal. So what to do? Michel is waiting for a 21st century Teddy Roosevelt — he names Talarico and Ossoff — who will tax and perhaps even prosecute Kushner and his fellow oligarchs. But I fear he is waiting for Godot. Teddy isn't coming back. Nor is FDR. Don't expect the banality of the current highly lucrative deal to end anytime soon. Five Takeaways •       Child's Play. The anonymous shell companies and mystery donations of American Kleptocracy — dire enough in 2022 — now read as quaint. The scale has exploded (crypto, prediction markets, AI as accelerant), and so has the shamelessness: a Qatari luxury airliner gifted to a sitting president, and a $1.8 billion slush fund that will compensate January 6 rioters while granting Trump's family, inner circle, and “associates” carte blanche from tax audits, past and future. America has had corrupt administrations — Grant, Harding, Nixon — but nothing, Michel argues, on this magnitude. Trump himself is symptom rather than cause: the culmination of trends decades in the making. “Shameless does not begin to describe it. I have to laugh — otherwise, I'm sure I'd just be crying.”•       From Aristotle to the Trillionaire. Aristotle popularized oligarchy: rule of the few — who must also be the wealthiest. Teddy Roosevelt preferred “plutocracy,” and the Founders fought over “aristocracy”; Michel meets the 2020s where they are. The through line he found in the research: America's anti-oligarchic champions come from inside the elite — above all TR, the sickly, bloodlet, electroshocked child of upper-crust New York who grew into the singular force against concentrated wealth: inheritance tax, progressive income tax, and a bully pulpit used without apology. Today's benchmark: Gilded Age fortunes — Rockefeller's $30 billion in modern terms — are pocket change beside centibillionaires and America's first, briefly minted trillionaire.•       Exhibit A: Jared Kushner. One of the most powerful American diplomats of the twenty-first century — Israel and Gaza, Russia and Ukraine, the Gulf — with, in Michel's judgment, no skill set to speak of: a string of failures from 666 Fifth Avenue to the New York Observer, redeemed by the single best thing he ever did, marrying Ivanka Trump. MBS bragged Kushner was “in his pocket”; James Comer told an intermediary to tell him to fuck off — making Kushner, Michel suggests, a genuinely bipartisan target for future investigations. Andrew pushed back — the network of autocrats is real, the Harvard degree is real — and the conversation settled on Arendt: not evil, but indifferent to good and evil. What Kushner cares about: Ivanka and her father, his bottom line, and carrying water for Benjamin Netanyahu.•       The Incentive Machine. Michel's deeper argument indicts structures, not sinners: virtually none of this is illegal, which is precisely the problem. Corporate secrecy, campaign finance, and offshore taxation build an architecture in which allying with dictators is the rational move — if your competitor will meet MBS or Xi, you must too. Hence the corporate class's standing ovation for Xi Jinping in San Francisco; Google's Project Dragonfly censorship engine; Musk's Tesla leverage in Beijing (and DOGE actions conspicuously in Chinese interest); the NBA's progressive branding beside its Rwandan and Emirati partnerships; and Ireland, the thriving democracy at the bottom of the tax-haven barrel. Michel is happy to call the CCP one of history's most monstrous regimes — and to note that no ideology, only rank financial interest, lays American CEOs at its feet.•       Waiting for Teddy. Does oligarchy actually weaken America? Michel points to the Iran war's aftermath — collapsed interceptor stocks, an intact Tehran regime, Gulf monarchs getting their dirty business done at American expense — plus Greenland threats, wobbling alliances, and the nuclear proliferation he expects among abandoned allies. Andrew pressed the counter-case three times: Wall Street at record highs, half of America holding retirement accounts. Michel's answer: inequality beyond anything in the national experience — and a political moment, left and right, hungry for anti-oligarchic leadership. The GOP just moved to kill the shell-company database; the remedy is a twenty-first-century TR — a Talarico, an Ossoff — willing to be denounced as a communist agitator. “If Teddy Roosevelt can be, I suppose anyone can.” About the Guest Casey Michel is an author, investigative journalist, and director of the Combating Kleptocracy Program at the Human Rights Foundation. He is the author of American Kleptocracy — named by The Economist one of the best books for understanding financial crime — and Foreign Agents, and his writing on offshoring, foreign lobbying, and illicit wealth appears in The New York Times, Financial Times, The Atlantic, and Foreign Affairs, among others. He has testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on illicit financial networks and national security, holds a master's from Columbia's Harriman Institute, and is currently sanctioned by the Russian regime for his work. United States of Oligarchy (St. Martin's Press, August 4, 2026) is his third book. References: •       United States of Oligarchy by Casey Michel (St. Martin's Press, Augu...

Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - The Flag Bearer (Theodore Roosevelt)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Theodore Roosevelt National Park — it's one of those national parks that doesn't quite get the recognition it deserves. But today, we're fixing that!  As the show title suggests, we're taking you around the churned-up, colorful labyrinth of buttes in the quiet North Dakota prairie to share some of our favorite fun facts about Theodore Roosevelt National Park.  In this episode, we cover: Why Theodore Roosevelt National Park was the only unit ever designated a "National Memorial Park" The real story behind how the teddy bear got its name (yes, it has everything to do with Teddy Roosevelt!) How glaciers, ancient volcanoes, and the Little Missouri River spent 65 million years carving North Dakota's Badlands The devastating winter of 1886 that wiped out Roosevelt's cattle herd and changed the direction of his life Why Roosevelt called this land "the romance of my life" and how it helped him grieve and heal The last-minute "Midnight Forests" scramble that protected 16 million acres of land before Congress could stop him Just how much land Roosevelt protected by the end of his presidency Your task for today: In the episode, we talked about the full list of lands Roosevelt protected through executive action. See if a forest, monument, or refuge near you made the cut, and tell us about it over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page! Don't miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/5-fascinating-fun-facts-about-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ Planning Your Own Theodore Roosevelt National Park Adventure? 8 Things You Can't Miss On Your First Visit to Theodore Roosevelt: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/8-things-cant-miss-first-visit-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/  Episode 149: Exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Best Tips + Activites: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/ Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/  National Parks Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/  Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - Hampton Roads (Theodore Roosevelt)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In September 1901, Theodore Roosevelt began the day near the summit of Mount Marcy. By the following morning, he was president of the United States.Now, 125 years later, Newcomb and neighboring Adirondack communities are bringing that dramatic journey back to life.The world's premier Theodore Roosevelt repriser, Joe Wiegand, returns to ADK Talks with Mary Monaghan, chair of Newcomb's 2026 Teddy Roosevelt Weekend. Together, they offer an insider's guide to one of the Adirondacks' most remarkable history celebrations, taking place September 11–13, 2026.Listen before planning your trip to Newcomb, Great Camp Santanoni, Tahawus, Minerva, North Creek and the central Adirondacks.What you'll hear in this episodeFollow Roosevelt's urgent nighttime journey from the slopes of Mount Marcy to the North Creek train station.Discover where Roosevelt may have been when President William McKinley died and the vice president became America's youngest president.Preview the 125th-anniversary inauguration reenactment, Midnight Ride bus tour, Santanoni wagon rides and family activities.Hear why the Adirondacks shaped Roosevelt's love of wildlife, wilderness and conservation.Get local recommendations for Goodnow Mountain, Overlook Park and the Adirondack Interpretive Center.Resources:Joe Wiegand's Teddy Roosevelt Show2026 Teddy Roosevelt Weekend in NewcombTheodore Roosevelt's Midnight Ride on ADK TalksTheodore Roosevelt's Adirondack Ride to the PresidencyProduced by NOVA

Society often celebrates a man's physical labor- his calloused hands and strong back- while instructing him to hide or feel ashamed of his emotional scars. In this episode of Friday Field Notes, host Ryan Michler breaks down why carrying a bruised heart is not evidence of weakness, but proof that you actually showed up and lived. Drawing from Theodore Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" speech, Ryan reframes past failures, divorces, addictions, and losses as valuable badges of effort. Stop sitting on the sidelines in the cheap seats. Learn how to build calluses on your heart, stop disguising cowardice as wisdom, and take one actionable step back into the arena.     SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Marks of Physical Labor 02:15 - The Unseen Bruises of a Man's Heart 04:50 - Theodore Roosevelt's "Citizenship in a Republic" 06:15 - The Man in the Arena 08:00 - Why Wounds Are Proof of Effort, Not Weakness 10:40 - Responding to Haters and Cheap-Seat Critics 15:45 - What True Sacrifice Looks Like 18:25 - Building Calluses on the Heart Through Resistance 22:30 - Sovereignty: Getting Back in the Ring 29:20 - Wisdom vs. Cowardice: Protecting vs. Avoiding 31:45 - Weekly Challenge: Re-Engage With What Bruised You 33:50 - Iron Council War Room Announcement  Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

Friends, we have a such a very special episode that we had hoped would be ready by today, but alas.In an effort to make sure it's perfect and up to our standards we need just a little more time.In the meantime, a reissue of an audience favorite with  Graham Wilkerson.Enjoy!--------------------------------------------Life creates many in-between moments. Sometimes those moments look like: staring at broken drywall and hanging lights in a thousand-square-foot former law office, wondering if you just made the biggest mistake of your life. In this inspiring episode of The Space In-Between, I sit down with my neighbor, gym owner, and fellow Teddy Roosevelt admirer, Graham Wilkerson, founder of Genesis Sports Performance and Athlete Lead Engine.Graham's story isn't just about building a successful fitness business—it's about grit, sacrifice, and the deep personal belief it takes to create something meaningful when the outcome is completely uncertain. From emptying his bank account as a 23-year-old history major with zero industry experience, to working 60-hour weeks while watching his friends get married and go on vacations, Graham shares the raw reality of entrepreneurship that most people don't talk about.We dive into the moment his now-wife Shelby paid for his St. Bernard's emergency surgery because he couldn't afford it—and how that became the wake-up call that changed everything. Graham opens up about nearly quitting, partnering with his former competitor Dale Speckman, surviving COVID, and how the Teddy Roosevelt quote "Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, and difficulty" became so foundational to his journey that he had it tattooed on his chest.Whether you're building a business, navigating a career transition, or simply trying to find your footing during an uncertain season, this conversation offers powerful insights on staying the course when the future feels impossible to see.Key Takeaways:How embracing discomfort and uncertainty can become the foundation for lasting successThe importance of finding business partners who complement your strengths, even former competitorsWhy the "soft skills" of relationship-building matter more than technical expertise in service industriesHow becoming a parent can clarify your purpose and reshape your prioritiesThe concerning trend of youth athlete over-specialization and what parents can do about itResources:Dinine's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinine-sig-917784252/Dinine's website: https://dininesig.com/Dinine's Instagram: @dininesigDinine's TikTok: @dinine.sigGenesis Sports Performance: https://genesissportsperformance.com/Graham Wilkerson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-wilkerson-33656451//

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“So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said.” (Acts 27:25 NLT) Many Christians are tempted to believe the lie that when we’re in the will of God, everything will be smooth sailing. But often just the opposite is true. Doors slam in our faces. Obstacles appear in our paths. Storms arise that threaten to drive us off course. That’s why we need to remember that we have a spiritual enemy who wants to stop us from doing what God wants us to do. And he will use any means at his disposal to accomplish his work, including causing us to doubt God’s goodness and protection. Acts 27 tells the story of the apostle Paul’s voyage to Rome. Though he was a prisoner facing trial, he recognized that his circumstances would give him a momentous opportunity to share the gospel with several highly placed Roman officials. He reasonably could have expected smooth sailing all the way to his destination. After all, he was doing the Lord’s will even as his life hung in the balance. But that’s not how this story goes. An incredible storm arose that caused the people on his ship to despair of their lives—but not Paul. It seems there was no obstacle big enough to stop the apostle. He always seemed to rise above his circumstances. His words to his sailing companions in Acts 27:25 summarize his mindset: “So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said” (NLT). As he went through the storm, he knew God had shown him what to do, and he would let nothing deter him from that course. When a hard time hits, when a crisis hits, when a tragedy hits, often our first instinct is to look for a way out. We ask God for an airlift out of our problems. But God wants us to learn in the midst of them. Romans 8:35 and 37 say, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . . No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (NIV). Notice the phrase “in all these things.” It isn’t saying we won’t face some of these things. But it says that in them we are more than conquerors. If you’re seeking to obey the Lord, expect opposition. Expect obstacles. Expect difficulties. But also expect God to see you through. That applies on a national level as well. Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th president, once gave a speech in which he talked about “the man in the arena”—that is, a person, such as a national leader, who is heavily involved in doing what he believes is right, all the while enduring the attacks, criticism, and second-guessing of those who sit on the sidelines. In an earlier devotion we talked about how electing believers into office facilitates revival in our nation. But we also need to stand by those leaders because our spiritual enemy will do his best to wear them down or neutralize them through continuous attacks. They need our support. Reflection question: How can you show real support for the Christian leaders of our nation? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It features a 16.25″ threaded alloy steel barrel, six-position collapsible stock, AR-style ergonomics, 10″ M-LOK free-float handguard, full-length Picatinny rail, CNC-milled billet aluminum receivers, and a nickel Teflon coated match-grade trigger. Overall length is 31.75″, weight is 5 lb 10 oz, with 1:16 RH twist and rated for SAAMI-spec +P ammunition. Availability: In stock, available for direct purchase from Akos Arms website Cost: $1,779.00 – $1,859.00 Special: Straight-pull bolt action design with threaded .578″-28 barrel, accepts Glock full-size magazines, AR-compatible ergonomics and six-position adjustable stock Thefirearmblog Folding To 10 Inches Keltec Shrinks The Sub2000 Platform Again 44829634 https://pew.report/c/6wkaHx Outdoorhub Colorado Lowers Furbearer Bag Limits Bobcats Foxes Raccoons https://pew.report/c/WHVugi Auto-Ordnance | Original manufacturer of the world famous "Tommy Gun" (Nick) M1 Carbine Sbr OVERVIEW: AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINE SBR OVERVIEW: AUTO-ORDNANCE M1 CARBINE SBR Auto-Ordnance is proud to announce the latest evolution of a classic American firearm with the introduction of the new suppressor ready, M1 Carbine Short Barreled Rifle (SBR). Chambered in the traditional .30 Caliber, this compact powerhouse blends historical heritage with… Note Best can for my ps-90? Bullet Points Thefirearmblog 1791 Industries LiteRaider MMC Receivers 1791 Industries introduces LiteRaider MMC (Metal Matrix Composite) AR-15/M4 receivers made from a composite of pure metals and ceramic nanoparticles. They achieve 33% weight reduction versus standard aluminum while matching the strength of 7075-T6 aluminum, with Mil-Spec tolerances, anodized or Cerakoted finishes in Black or FDE. A matching lightweight accessory ecosystem including handguards is also offered. Availability: Military, law enforcement duty use and civilian lightweight fighting rifles (range, competition, hunting, EDC) Cost: Stripped upper 4.8 oz, stripped lower 6.2 oz (combined ~3.2 oz / 91 g reduction vs aluminum); compatible with AR-15/M4 platforms and MMC accessory line Special: Pro: 33% lighter with equivalent strength and durability; Con: Long-term recoil/vibration performance untested (monitor zero retention and group sizes) Recoilweb Kimber Warrior 1911 Optimized for Duty Use The article details the optimization of a used Kimber Warrior .45 ACP 1911, a commercial homage to the MCSOCOM Det 1 ICQBP sidearm. Upgrades include a Wolff Gunsprings 18.5 lb variable recoil spring, Nighthawk Custom one-piece magwell with lanyard loop, Nighthawk drop-in trigger pack (3.75-4 lb pull), 10-8 Performance flat trigger shoe, and VZ Simonich Gunner grips. The result is a reliable, enhanced single-stack 5-inch 1911 for duty/LE or armed citizen carry at a total cost of approximately $1,500. Availability: Duty use (LE, armed citizen, bedside/survival carry); reliable duty holster sidearm and last-resort pistol, homage to MCSOCOM ICQBP Cost: 5-inch barrel, single-stack narrow frame, 7-round capacity; compatible with duty holsters; weight not numerically stated (stock ~2 lbs implied) Special: Pro: Reduced recoil, crisp 3.75-4 lb trigger with short reset, faster reloads, solid grip, cost-effective reliability. Con: Requires gunsmith fitting for trigger shoe and possible safety mods; not fully plug-and-play Inside Safariland Top 7 Common Sense Ar 15 Upgrades https://pew.report/c/A4ksrC Thefirearmblog Colt Optics LP5X-P LE-Only Multi-Emitter Aiming Laser The Colt Optics LP5X-P, developed in partnership with Brolis Defence, is a NATO-standardized, weapon-mounted aiming laser restricted to law enforcement and military use. It integrates four co-aligned emitters in a compact polymer housing: a 26 mW visible green pointer, IR pointer, electronically adjustable IR illuminator, and VCSEL IR flood illuminator, all zeroing to the same point with minimal bore offset. Powered by a single CR123A battery, it features an IP68 seal, integral flip-up backup iron sight, gloved-hand controls, and MIL-STD-1913/STANAG 4694 rail compatibility, indicating a trend toward multi-spectrum, all-in-one aiming devices for tactical operators. Availability: Best Use Case: Law enforcement and military operations (daylight visible green pointer, night vision IR pointer/illuminator/flood) Cost: Size/Weight/Compatibility: 185 grams with single CR123A battery; mounts to MIL-STD-1913 or STANAG 4694 Picatinny rails; operates -32°C to +71°C; IP68 sealed Special: Quick Pro/Con: Pro – Four co-aligned emitters (visible green 26mW, IR pointer, adjustable IR illuminator, VCSEL flood) in one NATO-fielded unit with minimal POI offset and backup iron sight; Con – Restricted to LE/military sales only (approx. $2800 MSRP noted in comments), high cost may not justify for civilian multi-emitter use over simpler setups Note Historical documentaries on Netflix, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln, Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Grant, FDR, sitting bull, Thefirearmblog STINC o”ST”-14 Groza Kit The STINC o”ST”-14 Groza Kit is a drop-in bullpup conversion for PSA Krink (AK-74U pattern) pistols that approximates the Russian OTs-14 Groza. It includes an iconic carry handle with adjustable rear sight (notch/post or peep aperture for 100 and 200 yards) and a forward grip module containing the trigger and trigger guard. The kit uses all-metal construction with black phosphate finish and simplified machining for dimensional accuracy; compatible with 300 BLK, 7.62×39, and 5.56 Krink variants (fitting may be required on other AK platforms). No weight, dimensions, or price are stated. Availability: Range/competition/practical shooting conversion of short AK pistol to bullpup configuration Cost: Drop-in kit for PSA Krink variants (300 BLK, 7.62×39, 5.56); all-metal black phosphate; carry handle with adjustable rear sight (100/200 yd); forward grip with integrated trigger; no weight or OAL stated Special: Pro: Dimensionally accurate Groza look on affordable Krink platform; Con: Potential fitting on non-Krink AKs, forward grip may expose hand to heat/blast (per article comments) Soldiersystems Hrt Tactical Gear Releases The Hrt Holster Adapter A Semi Flexible Mounting Platform That Moves With You Not Hinders You https://pew.report/c/6Um14L Outdoorhub FALCO Holsters Minimalist Leather EDC Tray (O206) FALCO Holsters expands its concealed-carry ecosystem with a handcrafted leather EDC tray designed for organized storage of wallet, keys, headphones, and pocket items on a nightstand or entryway. Made from premium full-grain Italian leather with hand-painted edges and reinforced stitching in the same Slovakian workshop as their holsters. Part of a minimalist lineup including wallets and card holders, available in four colors with lifetime warranty and 30-day buyback guarantee. Availability: Best Use Case: Everyday carry (EDC) organization for keys, wallet, and pocket items; nightstand or entryway tray Palmettostatearmory Palmetto State Armory Top 5 Best-Selling Handguns of 2026 So Far Based on PSA sales data, the top five handguns are the Glock 19 Gen 6, Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 .380 ACP, Ruger MK IV .22 LR, Taurus TX22 .22 LR, and PSA Dagger Full Size 9mm. The article highlights their reliability, value, capacity, and versatility for defense, carry, plinking, and range use. Rankings reflect a balance of established brands and affordable American-made options; they may shift later in the year. Availability: Best Use Case: Glock 19 Gen 6 – versatile defense, competition, plinking; Bodyguard 2.0 – everyday concealed carry; Ruger MK IV & Taurus TX22 – plinking and skill building; PSA Dagger – duty, home defense, range Cost: Size/Weight/Compatibility: Glock 19 Gen 6 – mid-size polymer, 15+1 9mm (up to 50-rd mags), extensive aftermarket; Bodyguard 2.0 – subcompact, 10+1/12+1 .380 ACP, lightweight; Ruger MK IV – .22 LR, optics ready; Taurus TX22 – 10+1/22+1 .22 LR; PSA Dagger – full-size, 17-rd 9mm, Glock Gen3 compatible, optics-ready Special: Quick Pro/Con: Glock 19 – Pro: unmatched reliability/versatility, Con: boxy grip; Bodyguard 2.0 – Pro: excellent ergonomics/low recoil for size; Ruger MK IV – Pro: extreme accuracy/ergonomics; Taurus TX22 – Pro: high capacity/value; PSA Dagger – Pro: feature-rich under $400, modular; overall no major cons listed Thearmorylife M41A Pulse Rifle from Aliens (Prop Replica) The M41A Pulse Rifle is the standard-issue weapon of the US Colonial Marines in the 1986 film Aliens. It is a fictional firearm manufactured by Armat Battlefield Systems that fires 10x24mm explosive-tipped caseless rounds from a 99-round magazine (typically downloaded to 95) with an under-barrel 4-shot 30mm pump-action grenade launcher....

Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future, introduces the three primary figures of the narrative in 1912: Jane Addams, Theodore Roosevelt (TR), and Woodrow Wilson. All three identified as progressives, though their interpretations of the movement differed significantly. Addams, a world-renowned social reformer and founder of Hull House, broke tradition by nominating TR for the presidency under the new Progressive Party. She viewed progressivism through the lens of social justice, suffrage, and labor reform. TR, at 53, had transformed into a "radical" progressive, advocating for aggressive corporate reform and women's suffrage to align with a changing nation. Meanwhile, Woodrow Wilson, the scholarly Governor of New Jersey, focused on economic progressivism and the Jeffersonian ideal of breaking up trusts. Despite their shared intellectual depth and elite educations, the three leaders possessed vastly different temperaments, ranging from Roosevelt's "freakish" photographic memory to Wilson's more labored academic style. (1)

Historian and author Lord Conrad Black joins Secrets of Statecraft _to discuss the third volume of his monumental _Political and Strategic History of the World, covering the turbulent years from the reign of Louis XIV to the outbreak of the First World War. The conversation explores the rise and fall of great empires, the enduring influence of statesmen such as Napoleon, Lincoln, Washington, Bismarck, and Teddy Roosevelt, and the forces that shaped the modern international order. Black offers provocative reassessments of the American Revolution, the British Empire, the French Revolution, and the Congress of Vienna, while examining whether history is driven by great individuals or larger historical currents. Roberts and Black also discuss what the successes and failures of the past can teach us about today's geopolitical challenges—and whether humanity's long march has truly been one of progress.

First mate Steve Hayes strides across the deck, grinning maniacally at the cowering crew. “Mine” he crows to himself. “Mine! The HMS Remnant is finally mine! Muahahaha!” The crew, downcast, is near despair. Then suddenly, all eyes turn to the gangplank. Haggard, sunburned, stricken, and emaciated, Jonah Goldberg stumbles onto the deck, takes Hayes by the collar, and gasps, “Sand. Nothing but sand.” After recovering down below, Captain Goldberg is back at the helm and ready to dive into the Grand Canyon, advertising, Vegas, Christopher Nolan's Odyssey, the Christianization thesis, black Helen, DSA, voter turnout, the stupidity of abolishing the Senate, “unfettered capitalism,” Hayek v. Friedman, conservative liberal or liberal conservative, Teddy Roosevelt, and postliberal collapse.  Show Notes: —John Podhoretz on The Odessey —Tom Holland on The Odyssey  —Matt Walsh tweet about The Odessey  —Charlie Cooke on abolishing the Senate —Jonah in Commentary:  “Socialism is so Hot Right Now” —Newsweek: “We Are All Socialist Now” —Escalon Insights poll on medicare for all —Live Sarah Isgur Remnant —Ron Bailey Remnant —Ask Me Anything Remnant  —Jonah's book Liberal Fascism  —Live Yuval Levin Remnant —Irving Kristol: “The American Revolution as a Successful Revolution” The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't like to rank national parks because we firmly believe that each one speaks to us all differently. However, there are some parks that end up being unexpected surprises, and quickly turn into lifelong favorites. Because of that, we're crowning Theodore Roosevelt National Park as one of ours.  Each time we visit, it just gets better and better. And in this episode, we're walking you through all three units of the park, all located in North Dakota, plus our favorite things to see, where to stop, and how we like to experience this hidden gem. In this episode, we cover: How to add Theodore Roosevelt National Park to your South Dakota road trip The South Unit scenic loop drive and the best places to pull off for wildlife Why Wind Canyon Trail is a must-see at sunset Why the Elkhorn Ranch Unit is 100% worth the hour-and-a-half dirt road drive The North Unit and its 14-mile scenic drive The best overlooks in the park, including River Bend and Oxbow Overlook The Medora Musical and why it's the thing to do in the gateway town How long to spend here, and why rushing this park takes away the magic Your task for today: Which wildlife are you most excited to see in Theodore Roosevelt National Park: the wild horses, the rough-and-tumble bison, the very vocal prairie dogs, or something else? Tell us over on the @DirtInMyShoes Facebook or Instagram page! Don't miss the full show notes packed with all the links we mentioned so you can plan your adventures like a pro: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/exploring-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-best-tips-activities/ Planning your own Theodore Roosevelt National Park adventure? 8 Things You Can't Miss On Your First Visit to Theodore Roosevelt: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/8-things-cant-miss-first-visit-theodore-roosevelt-national-park/  Episode 141:  Best Scenic Drives in the National Parks: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/best-scenic-drives-in-the-national-parks/  Episode 37: Funny National Park Stories (Vol. 2): https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/funny-stories-vol-2-hiking/  Master Reservation List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/list/  National Parks Checklist: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/national-parks-checklist/  Trip Packing List: https://www.dirtinmyshoes.com/pack/

We Like Shooting We Like Shooting - Ep 672 July 20, 2026 Presented by This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Night Fision (Code: WLSISLIFE) Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Second Call Defense Giveaways!! GAW   Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public   Show Titles   GOA GOALS Aug 1-2 in Iowa. https://goals.goa.org/ Gear Chat Instagram (Savage) Da6kzNIulLc 36 likes, 17 comments – savage1r on July 17, 2026: "When you absolutely, positively, obsessively do not want to smell the smoke in your house during fire season. #airpurifier #air #fans #filter". https://www.instagram.com/reel/Da6kzNIulLc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Note Tacticaltoggle.com thefirearmblog.com Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha An Echelon, but More Affordable?Springfield Armory Unveils the NEW Echelon AlphaThe Springfield Armory Echelon is the pistol of choice for a lot of shooters because of its wide package of accoutrements and modern features.The only gripe that some shooters raise is that the more tricked out variations might be too expensive for their budget. Springfield Armory announced the Echelon Alpha, a 9mm striker-fired pistol built on the Central Operating Group with a serialized stainless steel chassis. It features a recontoured billet machined slide with Melonite finish, 4″ hammer-forged barrel, optics-ready Variable Interface System, and ships with one stainless steel magazine. The design emphasizes purpose-driven ergonomics with a small grip module and reduced overall dimensions compared to the standard Echelon. Availability: Unveiled July 14, 2026; three initial models (standard, low-capacity, CA-compliant) offered directly via Springfield Armory Cost: $599 (standard and low-capacity); $649 (CA-compliant) Special: Variable Interface System for direct optic mounting combined with recontoured slide, captive recoil system, and single stainless steel magazine shipment EnVeeGee 2.0 DIY Night Vision 1078126 Enveegee 2 0 Diy Night Vision Download this free 3D print file designed by horizonalt.  Please notify me if anything is missing.The EnVeeGee is a digital-only refinement of the PVS-69 created by VonScherfArms. Using the technology available, a more purpose-built version of Vaughn's “Alpha” was designed and built to use only Amazon, Ebay, and Aliexpress hardware. No custom electronics were used to keep this build as accessible as possible. Odysee MMMIIT V1:7 Presenting the MMMIIT, or better known as the Monolithic Monocular Mx9644 Image Intensifier Tube Note Best can for my ps-90? Bullet Points Guncadindex Tritschi 60 Seconds Timer for Shooting Range A self-built horizontal hourglass-style mechanical countdown timer using a stepper motor, GT2 belt, Nema17, Arduino Nano, and 3D-printed parts. It provides a large 160 cm x 90 mm visual window that transitions from white to red over exactly 60 seconds for timing K20-K23 handgun events in DSU disciplines, with startup red LED/beeper sequence, green LED indicator, optional beeper, and planned light-sensor start. Powered by 3S Li-Ion with BMS; designed in TinkerCad and printed on Prusa MK4/Sovol SV08. 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Availability: Military, law enforcement duty use and civilian lightweight fighting rifles (range, competition, hunting, EDC) Cost: Stripped upper 4.8 oz, stripped lower 6.2 oz (combined ~3.2 oz / 91 g reduction vs aluminum); compatible with AR-15/M4 platforms and MMC accessory line Special: Pro: 33% lighter with equivalent strength and durability; Con: Long-term recoil/vibration performance untested (monitor zero retention and group sizes) Guncadindex GRIP DEEZ (Printable AK Grip Nuts) by Haymarket Customs Printable AKM grip nut designed for fastening a pistol grip to the receiver. Prints without supports in under 30 minutes using PA6-GF/CF at 100% infill for less than $1 in materials. Requires 1x M6 jam/lock nut and 1x M6 screw (length varies by grip). Availability: Best Use Case: AKM rifle pistol grip installation (home-printed accessory) Recoilweb Kimber Warrior 1911 Optimized for Duty Use The article details the optimization of a used Kimber Warrior .45 ACP 1911, a commercial homage to the MCSOCOM Det 1 ICQBP sidearm. Upgrades include a Wolff Gunsprings 18.5 lb variable recoil spring, Nighthawk Custom one-piece magwell with lanyard loop, Nighthawk drop-in trigger pack (3.75-4 lb pull), 10-8 Performance flat trigger shoe, and VZ Simonich Gunner grips. The result is a reliable, enhanced single-stack 5-inch 1911 for duty/LE or armed citizen carry at a total cost of approximately $1,500. Availability: Duty use (LE, armed citizen, bedside/survival carry); reliable duty holster sidearm and last-resort pistol, homage to MCSOCOM ICQBP Cost: 5-inch barrel, single-stack narrow frame, 7-round capacity; compatible with duty holsters; weight not numerically stated (stock ~2 lbs implied) Special: Pro: Reduced recoil, crisp 3.75-4 lb trigger with short reset, faster reloads, solid grip, cost-effective reliability. Con: Requires gunsmith fitting for trigger shoe and possible safety mods; not fully plug-and-play Inside Safariland Top 7 Common Sense Ar 15 Upgrades https://pew.report/c/A4ksrC Thefirearmblog Colt Optics LP5X-P LE-Only Multi-Emitter Aiming Laser The Colt Optics LP5X-P, developed in partnership with Brolis Defence, is a NATO-standardized, weapon-mounted aiming laser restricted to law enforcement and military use. It integrates four co-aligned emitters in a compact polymer housing: a 26 mW visible green pointer, IR pointer, electronically adjustable IR illuminator, and VCSEL IR flood illuminator, all zeroing to the same point with minimal bore offset. Powered by a single CR123A battery, it features an IP68 seal, integral flip-up backup iron sight, gloved-hand controls, and MIL-STD-1913/STANAG 4694 rail compatibility, indicating a trend toward multi-spectrum, all-in-one aiming devices for tactical operators. Availability: Best Use Case: Law enforcement and military operations (daylight visible green pointer, night vision IR pointer/illuminator/flood) Cost: Size/Weight/Compatibility: 185 grams with single CR123A battery; mounts to MIL-STD-1913 or STANAG 4694 Picatinny rails; operates -32°C to +71°C; IP68 sealed Special: Quick Pro/Con: Pro – Four co-aligned emitters (visible green 26mW, IR pointer, adjustable IR illuminator, VCSEL flood) in one NATO-fielded unit with minimal POI offset and backup iron sight; Con – Restricted to LE/military sales only (approx. $2800 MSRP noted in comments), high cost may not justify for civilian multi-emitter use over simpler setups Guncadindex BLAPR 47:3 https://pew.report/c/VJnOjT Pew Report Pew Report Adds Guncad Index To Make 3d Printed Firearms More Approachable https://pew.report/c/np1wkP Note Historical documentaries on Netflix, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln, Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Grant, FDR, sitting bull, Thefirearmblog STINC o”ST”-14 Groza Kit The STINC o”ST”-14 Groza Kit is a drop-in bullpup conversion for PSA Krink (AK-74U pattern) pistols that approximates the Russian OTs-14 Groza. It includes an iconic carry handle with adjustable rear sight (notch/post or peep aperture for 100 and 200 yards) and a forward grip module containing the trigger and trigger guard. The kit uses all-metal construction with black phosphate finish and simplified machining for dimensional accuracy; compatible with 300 BLK, 7.62×39, and 5.56 Krink variants (fitting may be required on other AK platforms). No weight, dimensions, or price are stated. Availability: Range/competition/practical shooting conversion of short AK pistol to bullpup configuration Cost: Drop-in kit for PSA Krink variants (300 BLK, 7.62×39, 5.56); all-metal black phosphate; carry handle with adjustable rear sight (100/200 yd); forward grip with integrated trigger; no weight or OAL stated Special: Pro: Dimensionally accurate Groza look on affordable Krink platform; Con: Potential fitting on non-Krink AKs, forward grip may expose hand to heat/blast (per article comments) Soldiersystems Hrt Tactical Gear Releases The Hrt Holster Adapter A Semi Flexible Mounting Platform That Moves With You Not Hinders You https://pew.report/c/6Um14L Outdoorhub FALCO Holsters Minimalist Leather EDC Tray (O206) FALCO Holsters expands its concealed-carry ecosystem with a handcrafted leather EDC tray designed for organized storage of wallet, keys, headphones, and pocket items on a nightstand or entryway. Made from premium full-grain Italian leather with hand-painted edges and reinforced stitching in the same Slovakian workshop as their holsters....

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) join POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Little Missouri Saloon in Medora for a conversation about the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, why the Badlands helped shape one of America's most consequential presidents and how they're betting the landmark will transform North Dakota.    They also discuss President Donald Trump's agenda, the future of the GOP, the politics of conservation and why they believe Theodore Roosevelt's legacy still offers lessons for America as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. 

Glenn starts the show by speaking with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O'Leary, about the rise of AI data centers across the country. Are these AI data centers a plague or a necessary advancement? Glenn and Kevin discuss the controversies surrounding these data centers, with Kevin arguing why society needs to get on board with them. U.S. State Department spokesperson Thomas Pigott joins to elaborate more on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting involving over 60 countries to discuss rising far-left terrorism, domestically and abroad. Why does it seem like Rubio is doing every job in the government? Glenn goes through all the different hats Rubio wears and theorizes about why President Trump has placed so much trust and responsibility in Rubio. Glenn tells the history of Michael Harrington, a founding member of the Democratic Socialists of America, and argues why he would hate what the movement has become today. Lastly, Glenn discusses the highs and lows of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tragedy of Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 election cycle begins with a physical and political crisis as President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive, debilitating stroke in October 1919. This event leaves him frail for the remainder of his life and turns the League of Nations into the central, polarizing issue of the upcoming campaign. Historian David Pietrusza notes that while Wilson viewed the League as his "crusade," the Republican Party was deeply divided between isolationists and those seeking specific "reservations" to protect American sovereignty. Amidst this, Theodore Roosevelt — who many believed would be an "unstoppable" candidate for 1920 — dies in January 1919. Wilson reportedly reacted to his rival's death with "hatefulness" and "vulgarity." As Wilson's inner circle masked his declining health, the political stage was set for a transition from his rigid internationalism to a new era of Republican leadership. (1)1920

In 1902, an American classic was born: the teddy bear. Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the toy became a huge hit, and sparked an idea…maybe every president from then on should have their own viral stuffed animal. Jon Mooallem tells the story of the ill-fated billy possum, and how our fickle feelings about animals have shaped the history—and perhaps the future—of our relationship with the natural world. A History of the United States in 100 Objects is a production of 99% Invisible and BBC Studios. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan tackles listener questions on the Charlie Kirk assassination trial, breaking down new evidence placing Tyler Robinson on campus and the forensic mystery behind the bullet that killed Charlie. Bryan also explores what it means to be an American through the words of Charlie Kirk, Teddy Roosevelt, and St. Thomas Aquinas, then digs into listener mail on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's push for radical Supreme Court reforms, more fallout from the Graham Platner rape allegation in Maine, and a candid update on why there will be no Part Two to Bryan's July 4th video. Plus, Hamas dissolves its Gaza government but refuses to disarm, and Iran and the US trade escalating strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as Trump revokes Iranian oil sanction waivers. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Charlie Kirk trial, Tyler Robinson evidence, Utah Valley University, Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk American identity, Teddy Roosevelt hyphenated Americanism, St Thomas Aquinas citizenship, JD Vance Pope Leo, Josh Shapiro Supreme Court, Katanji Brown Jackson, Graham Platner Maine Senate, Bukele Path, immigration debate, Hamas Gaza dissolution, UN Gaza transition, Iran strikes Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Ayatollah funeral, Iran oil sanctions, Trump Iran strikes, Bahrain Kuwait missiles, Wright Report Q&A

July 6, 2026In the World Cup match between the US and Bosnia-Herzegovina, the US team's top scorer received a red card, Last Sunday, FIFA announced Balogun would be allowed to play, Trump had called FIFA's president to intervene, There has been outrage over this interference but Trump isn't interested in a level playing field, The episode represents the way Trump thinks about the rule of law in the US, Trump and the Republicans have skewed the US economy in favor of their supporters, History shows what happens when a few wealthy men control the government, Theodore Roosevelt demanded a square deal for the American people, Trump claims those calling for government to keep the economic playing field level are “communists,” Trump is looking to put his thumb on the scale of the midterm elections and is demanding that Congress pass his SAVE America Act, which they might just find a way to do.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

July 3, 2026 - 8am: Trump continues defending his wealth after $2-billion-dollar disclosure Recap of Former Special Counsel Jack Smith sitting down exclusively with MS NOW's Nicolle Wallace for a wide-ranging interview National Park money funding Trump's DC renovations Ryan Holiday gives us his summer reading list Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Godwin joins live from North Dakota to discuss the opening of the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt.  Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discusses his planned speech tomorrow to serve as counterprogramming to President Trump with a message that Democrats cannot cede 'Patriotism' to Trump To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas celebrate America's 250th birthday, react to some outrageous Fourth of July controversies and play a classic round of Dem or Journo. Plus the Fellas sit down with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to discuss America250, Theodore Roosevelt, energy, public lands, and restoring Washington, D.C. #RuthlessPodcast #America250 #Politics #FourthOfJuly #DougBurgum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt at the newly completed presidential library in North Dakota, drawing lessons from his life as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.  The Justice Department announces new charges against eight alleged Tren de Aragua members accused of carrying out brutal kidnappings and murders in Texas and Illinois. Former Vice President Kamala Harris reaches out to progressive leaders and Gaza activists as speculation grows that she is preparing another White House campaign. Two daredevil climbers scale the Empire State Building for a sky-high proposal that ends with a ring for her and handcuffs for them both.   Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn   Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not only did Trump pocket $2.2 billion last year—vastly increasing his pre-presidency wealth—he shamelessly showed off his new hand-me-down plane from Qatar which Americans paid hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade. Not to mention, there's a massive conflict of interest involved in Trump taking a gift from a country that is directly impacted by his administration's foreign policy decisions. Plus: Vance can't tell a joke to save his life, Trump is the polar opposite of Teddy Roosevelt in almost every way, the Russian casualty count from the war in Ukraine has been catastrophic for the country and potentially destabilizing, and the challenge of celebrating 250 when Trump has inverted the American dream.Susan Glasser joins Tim Miller.Show notes: Susan's 'Political Scene' podcast Tim's July 4th playlist This week only, a full Bulwark membership for everything we offer on our website is $86 a year. That's 14 percent off at http://thebulwark.com/july4

Mitch McConnell was found unconscious in his Washington, D.C., home last month after what emergency crews described as a cardiac arrest situation. You need to hear what actually happened before this story gets spun or buried like so many others in D.C. This kind of Mitch McConnell health scare hits differently when you think about the people we send to Washington to make decisions that shape our lives. McConnell has dealt with health issues before — the falls, the concussion, the cracked ribs, and those public moments that raised eyebrows. Now we find out that back on June 14, he was unconscious at home, CPR was in progress, and he was rushed to the hospital. His team waited until the next day to say he was recovering and working on Senate business, but the full picture from the EMS call didn't surface publicly for over two weeks. Regular Americans are right to ask questions about whether the folks running the show are physically up to it, especially when transparency seems optional for the political class. Stories about Mitch McConnell unconscious incidents or Mitch McConnell cardiac arrest details shouldn't take this long to come out if trust is the goal. It just adds to the sense that there's one set of rules for them and another for everyone else. Pat also covered: FIFA update: U.S. men's soccer team advances to the top 16 — can the U.S. team keep the momentum going? Trump in North Dakota: President Trump heads to see President Teddy Roosevelt's library. AOC vs. Vance in 2028? Early 2028 matchup talk is already heating up. Melat Kiros heading to Congress? Another socialist rising.  Pat declares July as AMERICAN Pride Month! Time to celebrate real American pride. Do you think elected leaders should have to disclose serious medical emergencies immediately? What does delayed reporting like this do to your confidence in the people holding power in Washington?If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Washington is perhaps the most familiar figure in American history. But most people really only know the image of him they see in marble statues and patriotic paintings. Behind those symbols was a real man: ambitious, self-taught, intensely concerned with honor, and constantly wrestling with the immense responsibilities history placed on his shoulders.In celebration of America's 250th birthday, we're taking an extended look at the life of the man more responsible than anyone else for the nation's founding. Here to unpack that life for us is H.W. Brands, a historian and the author of a new biography of Washington, American Patriarch. Brands traces Washington's journey from a young Virginia surveyor to military commander, founding father, and first president. Along the way, we discuss how Washington's upbringing shaped his character, why he became a surprisingly effective military leader despite losing more battles than he won, how he held together a fragile revolutionary army, how he shaped the presidency through the precedents he set, and whether a leader like Washington could still succeed today.Resources Related to the PodcastH.W.'s previous appearances on the AoM podcast:Episode #696: Theodore Roosevelt, The Last RomanticEpisode #908: Would You Have Been a Patriot or a Loyalist?AoM Podcast #223: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and Valiant AmbitionAoM Podcast #366: Teach Yourself Like George WashingtonAoM Podcast #719: The Surprising Pessimism of America's Founding FathersAoM Article: George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and ConversationConnect With H.W. BrandsH.W. on SubstackH.W.'s faculty page 00:00 Introduction01:53 About the book American Patriarch03:03 Washington's childhood & Virginia gentry upbringing06:54 Self-education, surveying, and early ambition11:47 First military mission to the Ohio country17:11 The French and Indian War & Washington's baptism under fire24:44 Washington marries Martha Custis33:57 Washington takes command of the Continental Army40:17 Military strategy: how Washington won by not losing46:41 Holding the army together at Valley Forge55:57 Washington as first president & setting precedents1:09:56 The Farewell Address & legacy1:10:15 What Washington teaches us todaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.