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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to reflect on the murder of Charlie Kirk, the escalation of political violence, and the legal issues involved– from free speech to gun control.  The #Sisters also look at the role of the FBI in investigations like this, and call for unity and to bridge the divides driving us apart from our fellow Americans.  Then, they call out the SCOTUS ruling in favor of racial profiling and look at the implications for all of us, no matter what our language, jobs, or ethnicities.  From there, they explore the recent orders and decisions coming out of the SCOTUS on a number of other critical cases. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch Additional #SistersInLaw Shows & Content Are Here! Check out Jill's New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim's Newsletter: The Gavel  Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb's book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don't miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters SCOTUS Opinion - Noem v. Vasquez Support This Week's Sponsors OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERS  HoneyLove: Save 20% Off HoneyLove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepod Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

In the early morning hours of May 20th, 1990, 29-year-old mother of two, Susan Poupart, went to a party, was seen getting into a car with some men in Lac du Flambeau, and was never seen alive again. This case has defied resolution for 35 years. It has also cast a profound, enduring shadow over a family and entire community in Northern Wisconsin. Anyone with information is asked to call the Vilas County Sheriff's Office at 715-479-4441. You can also submit a tip anonymously via the Vilas County Sheriff's Office website, app, or by texting the word VILAS to 847411.   There is a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. For more information about the cases discussed, visit ⁠⁠⁠VoicesforJusticePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ For even more content or if you just want to support our show, you can join our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/voicesforjustice⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17-year-old Blake Chappell went missing in October 2011 after attending his homecoming dance. His body was found in a nearby creek two months later. The autopsy confirmed Blake died from a gunshot wound to the head and his death was ruled a homicide. Officials believe he was only in the water for about a week, leaving his whereabouts unknown for weeks. On September 12, 2025, Scotty Elliot Smith was arrested for Blake's murder. If you have any information about the disappearance or death of Blake Chappell, please contact the Newnan Police at (770) 254-2355 or Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Listen to our original coverage of Blake's case here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blake-chappell/id1469338483?i=1000547248892 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rmhjARrzcndIsi2dPa1rr?si=33pP24IVQO6D66htSi7_og For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com Don't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurney Join the Patreon family to get instant access to a library of extra content, support the show, and support these cases https://www.patreon.com/VoicesforJustice For more information about the cases discussed, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠VoicesforJusticePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ For even more content or if you just want to support our show, you can join our Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/voicesforjustice⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Fitzgerald Theater was filled to the rafters Wednesday night for the season launch of Talking Volumes. Activist and novelist Stacey Abrams joined Kerri Miller on stage and began the evening with a moment of silence to mark the political assassination of Charlie Kirk, who had been shot and killed only hours earlier. Abrams, herself a national political figure, said dark moments such as these need to be met with determined unity — to stand for and with one another. She got those values from her parents, she said, who always emphasized the need to be in church, in school and in service to others. She also reflected on how failure has worked in her life as a catalyst for growth and how books have led her to develop a deep moral consciousness. It's no surprise to readers who love her novels — including “Coded Justice,” the latest thriller in the Avery Keene series, which finds Avery relying on her friends to investigate the morally murky world of AI-powered medicine. Abram's books are filled with memorable characters who exhibit the same kind of determination and hope that Abram's embodies. Don't miss Abram's warm and inspiring conversation with Kerri Miller, rounded out by the musical styles of Minneapolis' own Lady Midnight, as the 2025 Talking Volumes season begins.And get your tickets for future shows, which include Patricia Lockwood on Sept. 25, Misty Copeland on Sept. 28, John Grisham on Oct. 23 and Kate Baer on Nov. 17. Guest: Stacey Abrams is an activist, an entrepreneur, a political leader and a bestselling author. Her new novel, the third in the Avery Keene series, is “Coded Justice.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Have you ever felt like your life checks all the boxes on the outside, yet something deeper inside still feels missing?In this heartfelt solo episode, Agi dives into a silent, common struggle among high-achieving professionals: feeling successful, yet disconnected. If you've been on the path of personal development for years but still find yourself craving deeper clarity or purpose, this message is for you.Discover how inner restlessness may actually be a call to your next chapter, not a flaw.Learn why more information isn't the answer, and what you truly need instead.Be inspired by the metaphor of Ariadne's thread and how it reveals the path out of life's modern-day labyrinth.Press play now to reconnect with your deeper purpose and discover the one thing that might be missing from your personal growth journey.˚Explore coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚Support the showPersonal development podcast offering self-mastery and actionable wisdom for self help and living with purpose and fulfilment. A self improvement podcast with inspirational and actionable insights to help you cultivate emotional intelligence, build confidence, and embrace your purpose. Discover practical tools and success habits for motivation, personal growth, self mastery, mindset shifts, growth mindset, self-discipline, meditation, wellness, spirituality, personal mastery, self growth, and personal improvement. Personal development interviews and mindset podcast content empowering entrepreneurs, leaders, and seekers to nurture mental health, commit to self-improvement, and create meaningful success and lasting happiness. To support the show, click here.

Explore Simcenter Systems simulation: https://plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/simcenter/systems-simulation/Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobransijn/In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Bob, a seasoned System Simulation Specialist and Presales Manager at Siemens Digital Industry Software, to explore the fascinating world of system simulation. Bob walks us through the origins of simulation — from its beginnings in the Manhattan Project to its evolution into a cornerstone of modern engineering.We cover the fundamentals of system simulation, discuss the rise of multi-physics modeling, and unpack the crucial differences between digital twins and digital threads. Bob also explains how AI and machine learning are driving faster, more accurate reduced-order models, enabling innovations like predictive maintenance and real-time digital twins.This episode highlights not just the technological evolution but also the democratization of simulation, making it accessible to a wider range of engineers and industries, from automotive to aerospace. Want to learn more?

In this episode, Heather sits down with Elise Loehnen, New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior, to unpack what it really means to break free from the pressure to be “good” and start living from a place of wholeness. Together, they explore how generational and cultural conditioning shapes women's roles, the emotional cost of over functioning, and how to rewrite the stories we've been taught to live by. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the invisible scripts running your life and invites you to stop performing, start feeling, and come home to yourself. What we cover:

Over the past half-century, evangelical Christians have rediscovered spiritual formation. Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, and more recently John Mark Comer have helped re-emphasize spiritual practices and the interior life. But why does so much popular writing and teaching on spiritual formation lean on Catholic sources – mystics and monks and Merton? Is there a distinctly Protestant stream of spiritual formation that we can rediscover? If so, what might it teach us? In this episode, we interact with a new book from Matthew Bingham, A Heart Aflame for God. Bingham asserts that there IS a deep Protestant tradition of spiritual formation, and one of its distinctives is the centrality of Scripture. In this episode, we discuss why we tend to minimize Scripture in spiritual formation, why the Puritans saw Scripture as central to spiritual formation, and how we can practically foreground the Scriptures in our spiritual practices.Chapters:(0:00) Introductions: Have We Lost the Thread on Spiritual Formation?(4:26) The Primacy of the Word of God(13:23) Some Critiques of a Word-Centric Spiritual Formation(20:43) What the Puritans Have to Say(26:22) Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly

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For the British artist Holly Stevenson clay, memory and psychoanalysis intertwine in hauntingly playful sculptures. This conversation traces Holly's extraordinary journey—from her Russian grandmother's concentration camp survival and the inspiration a Chilean refugee provided, to set design in Rome and motherhood, all the way to her groundbreaking residency at the Freud Museum. Discover how Holly's fiercely independent spirit, and fascination with what hides in plain sight have shaped her visceral, intimate works. KEY TAKEAWAYS Holly´s work is heavily influenced by psychoanalysis, both in subject matter and in approach. Holly finds beauty and meaning in everyday materials like clay, wood, paper, and even bed sheets. The creative path is rarely linear, but it can be deeply coherent if we learn to trust our instincts and follow the thread of our own obsessions. BEST MOMENTS “Holly makes the invisible visible - emotionally, materially and economically.” “I wanted to see something or hear something affirmative. But it's not about that, is it? It's about process. It's about accumulation. It's about one mark plus one mark, plus three marks plus 5000 marks, makes a drawing.” “Clay, like life, demands presence and patience. It cracks, resists, warps and still invites you back.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.holly-stevenson.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/holly__stevenson PODCAST HOST BIO With over 35 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** The Artist Mastermind Circle: Ready to stop second-guessing and start building momentum in your art career? Applications are now open for the next Artist Mastermind Circle—a six-month coaching programme for mid-career artists who are serious about growing their confidence, income, and opportunities. Apply by September 15th 2025 at https://cerihand.com/artist-mastermind-circle/ and take the next bold step. Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Ready to transform your art career? Join today! https://cerihand.com/membership/ **** Unlock Your Artworld Network Self Study Course Our self-study video course, "Unlock Your Artworld Network," offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. https://cerihand.com/courses/unlock_your_artworld_network/ **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 coaching session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, simply email us at hello@cerihand.com **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Today's guest is collector and critic Alexander Fury. As a journalist, he's held positions at New York Times' T Magazine, Financial Times, American Vogue, An0ther Magazine, and the Indpendent newspaper, and written ten books on fashion and luxury. He's also an avid collector, with an archive of over 3000 pieces of clothing from some of fashion's most pivotal collections.In this episode, we discuss eight items from his archive that chart his life and career in fashion. From his early years as a Galliano-obsessed teenager, to befriending the late, great Azzedine Alaïa. You can find pictures of Fury's pieces in the accompanying newsletter. Don't forget to subscribe on Substack for more Threads of Conversation. Get full access to Threads of Conversation at threadsofconversation.substack.com/subscribe

Puntata 181 - Qual è l'errore commesso più spesso dai principianit (e non solo)?Oggi vi propongo una riflessione che prende spunto dai miei anni di esperienza non solo come fotografo che interagisce con altri appassionati, ma anche come divulgatore e insegnante... e mi domando: qual è l'errore che i principianti commettono più spesso? Non si parla di tecnica, bensì di approccio al tema della fotografia. Un errore che commettono soprattutto i principianti ma anche gli intermedi e gli avanazati e che, sia chiaro, ho commesso anche io, perfortuna ormai in un lontano passato.Aspetto le vostre domande e i vostri feedback. Buona luce a tutti!*******************************************I MIEI LINK:Cliccate qui per sostenere con un piccolo contributo economico alle spese del podcast e ottenere dei benefici esclusivi: PatreonEmail: andreageymet@gmail.com (da usare anche per un contributo con PayPal)Portfolio:https://andreageymet.myportfolio.compeopleofindia.myportfolio.comInstagram del podcastLe mie foto dei viaggi: viaggiI miei ritrattiIl mio profilo Thread: @andreageymet Il gruppo Telegram*******************************************Se volete farmi un regalo, cliccate sulla mia lista amazon*******************************************IL SITO DOVE LEGGERE LE RECENSIONI DELL'ATTREZZATURA: Juza Photo******************************************* Il mio fornitore di fiducia: Solo Digitali(chiedere di Paolo a nome mio) 

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze how recent court decisions impact Trump's agenda and the rule of law across almost all sectors of society, from academic freedom to tariffs, immigration, and more.  Then, the #Sisters dissect the legality of an attempt in Texas to limit abortion in Blue states, and sound the alarm over similar plans to restrict access to medical abortion drugs.  They also give an update on the president's war on the Federal Reserve, explain the nuances of the mortgage fraud allegations against Lisa Cook, and expand on the increased danger of MAGA-led witch hunts.. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch Additional #SistersInLaw Shows & Content Are Here! Check out Jill's New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim's Newsletter: The Gavel  Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb's book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don't miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters Kim's Newsletter! Support This Week's Sponsors Fast Growing Trees: Fall is planting season!  Get up to half off on select plants and other deals, plus 15% off your first purchase when you use the code SISTERS at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: wildalaskan.com/SISTERS  Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, samples, and free shipping on orders over $50 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10 Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Some hauntings don't come from a house, a cemetery, or a battlefield. Sometimes, they follow a person. They weave themselves into a family's life, like a black thread running through every memory, every home, every breath. Angela's story begins in Indiana, where her grandmother warned her of folk curses—old beliefs about hair, nails, and the power of binding. As a teenager, she dismissed those warnings. But then came her first relationship: abusive, controlling, and shadowed by threats. Her boyfriend told her he would curse her if she ever left. She escaped with her children after ten years, but his words—like an echo from the grave—never left her. In a Michigan townhouse, footsteps creaked across empty rooms, drawers slammed, and faucets turned themselves on. Her daughters saw faces that shouldn't exist. Rosie, her oldest, endured sleep paralysis, crushing depression, and whispers that told her to end her life. Doctors said schizophrenia. But when the voices stopped without treatment, Angela began to question if medicine had been treating the right illness. A medium confirmed her fears in 2010: something dark clung to her, draining her joy, blocking her happiness. It was briefly lifted, but the black thread returned—bringing waves of depression, broken electronics, and the feeling of being stalked by unseen forces. Even her son now refuses to sleep in his room, tormented by whispers beneath the bed. Is this a generational curse, a psychic attack still feeding on an old threat, or simply a family history of mental illness and bad luck? Angela doesn't claim to know. But she knows she feels haunted, her children feel haunted, and all she wants is peace. Sometimes the scariest hauntings are the ones you can't escape—because they live inside your own life. #RealGhostStoriesOnline #FamilyCurse #HauntedLife #DarkMass #SleepParalysis #CursedFamily #ParanormalStories #HauntedMichigan #VoicesInTheDark #GenerationalHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

When the next pandemic hits, will we be ready?That's the question at the center of University of Minnesota epidemiologist Mike Osterholm's new book, “The Big One.” And his answer is sobering.Osterholm joined Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas for a blunt and personal assessment of what went right and what went wrong during the COVID-19 pandemic. He's insistent that if we don't learn the lessons of the last pandemic, we will be even less prepared for the next one.Here are five key takeaways from their conversation.1. Public health communication can't just be factual.Osterholm is the founding director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota and has decades of experience tracking and researching outbreaks. He said the big lesson for public health leaders is that kindness and humility have to be forefront as they communicate.Humility is important, he told Miller, because “people mistakenly think that science is truth. It's not. Science is the pursuit of truth.” He said the scientific community needs to do a better job explaining what we know now and how that might change as research continues.But the bigger lesson, for him, was that a “just the facts, ma'am” approach isn't effective. Public health messages need to resonate with people on a personal level.Early in the pandemic, he broke down crying on his own podcast after a close colleague's death. That human moment ended up being a connection point for people.“It wasn't about the factual stuff I talked about,” Osterholm said. “It was about relating to people on that emotional level of what we were experiencing and how we reach out to each other. So the podcast became more and more of a blending of the science — what's in the head — with concern for what's in the heart.”2. When we know what stops transmission, go all-in on that. Once we knew that COVID-19 was an aerosol, Osterholm said, it should have shifted how we thought about transmission.“We spent millions of dollars on useless things like Plexiglass shields. I kept telling people: If you can put a cigarette on this side of it and smell it, you're getting hit.”The only thing that really stops COVID-19 is a well-fitting N95 mask, said Osterholm. Instead of wasting time and money on hygiene theater and cloth masks, we should have “initiated a Manhattan Project-like activity to find the same kind of respiratory protection in something that's wearable, something that could be washed and reused over and over again, something that people could communicate in and not feel claustrophobic.”“And do you know how much we've invested in that?” he asked. “Zero.”3. Mandates aren't a magic solution.While he absolutely believes the COVID vaccines saved lives and are safe, Osterholm isn't sold on the efficacy of mandates.“In some cases, I think we set ourselves back with a mandate,” he told Miller. “If you want to turn someone off so you never have a chance to reach them, tell them they have to do it.”A better way, he believes, is to give people agency.“What you find is, that if you actually work with people and say, ‘OK, you're not going to get it now, but let me give you more information,' you actually get more people vaccinated. And the whole point for me is: I want the most number of people vaccinated.”4. The lack of a nonpartisan reports to examine the errors made during COVID-19 is glaring.Osterholm strongly believes there should be a federal, 9/11 Commission-style report that looks back at COVID-19. He and his coauthor, Mark Olshaker, wrote “The Big One” because there isn't one.“We wanted to make certain there was a record somewhere of what happened or didn't happen and what … could have made a difference,” he told Miller.One example: Osterholm contends widespread lockdowns were ineffective and crude.“The most important thing was having good medical care, and how are you going to get good medical care if your hospital is at 140 percent capacity? You can't.”Instead, he said, we should have used strategic “snow days” with the goal to keep hospital beds under 90 to 95 percent occupancy.“If we could do that, we could get good medical care that would make a difference” in saving lives, he said, without stalling the economy or forcing kids to do school at home.5. We are going backward on preparedness for the next pandemic.But as sobering as the past is, Osterholm was most dire about what comes next.“We are living in the most dangerous time that public health has experienced,” he told Miller. “[The current administration] has taken the public health system as we know it and gutted it in this country. [Look at] what's happened at the CDC this past week, with the firing of the new director who has been there a month, the loss of the senior people there, the fact that the one redeeming, hopeful lesson we learned during the pandemic is how important vaccines could be. And now we have stopped all research on the one vaccine that holds the best future for us with influenza pandemics and COVID pandemics. We live in a very anti-science world right now. And I never thought that I would see the day that the CDC, the NIH and the FDA are enemies of public health, as opposed to the protectors of it.”Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

In a quiet, gated community in Georgia, Russell and Shirley Dermond seemed to embody the perfect picture of retirement—an 88-year-old World War II veteran and his 87-year-old wife, spending their golden years on the serene shores of Lake Oconee. But in May of 2014, that tranquility was shattered. Russell was found brutally murdered in his garage, decapitated. His head was missing from the scene, and Shirley? She had vanished without a trace. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI's Atlanta Field Office at (770) 216-3000 or the Putnam County Sheriff's Office at (706) 485-8557. Callers can remain anonymous, and a reward of $25,000 is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction. For more information about the cases discussed, visit ⁠⁠VoicesforJusticePodcast.com⁠⁠ For even more content or if you just want to support our show, you can join our Patreon at ⁠⁠Patreon.com/voicesforjustice⁠⁠ Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're ready to leave old narratives behind—but what comes next? How do we truly break those deep-rooted cycles?In this empowering episode, Jessica sits down with author, podcaster, and spiritual thoughtleader Elise Loehnen, whose latest workbook, Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness, guides us through that “what now?” space. They explore how envy and expansion are connected, why we're never truly alone when struggling with cultural programming, and how to truly release the stories that hold us back. Sharing their own experiences with external validation, fear of lack, and the need for control, they offer a roadmap to rewrite the scripts of perfection, scarcity, and performance, move from awareness to embodiment, reclaim your power, and trust your inner knowing. Overachievers, entrepreneurs, perfectionists, manifestors, and manifesting generators—this episode is sure to empower and inspire you.Find the complete show notes here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Coming October 21st!Pre-Order NOW Join the Pathway MembershipUse code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month!Join our membership to access the TBM Money Challenge --Now Live!The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential.LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBMJoin our Money Challenge - 3 weeks to your next level of abundanceTake our Free Money Quiz - find out what level of wealth consciousness you are at Join the Pathway now - to get full access to our 2025 Money Challenge and join the Pathway (use code EXPANDED for 20% off first month)New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryReady to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity ExerciseBe an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation StorySubmit to Be a Process GuestWhat did you manifest during the Money Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode! This Episode is brought to you by: Osea - 10% off with MAGNETIC10Undaria Algae Body ButterUndaria Algae Body OilOcean Wave Cleanser Fatty15 - go to fatty15.com/TBM use code TBM at checkout to get an additional 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit In This Episode We Talk About:How cultural narratives—not just childhood—shape limiting beliefsReplacing subconscious scripts like “I'm the only one who can do it right”The importance of somatic awareness and emotional processingHow envy, pride, and scarcity affect women's visibility and powerHow to dismantle control patterns around work and relationshipsRewiring narratives tied to approval, safety, and self-worthExpander theory in action: from competition to collective empowermentWhy resting and receiving feel unsafe for high-performing womenIntegrating masculine and feminine energies for wholenessCreating space for vulnerability and owning disowned partsThe role of women, femininity, and equality in shaping a new cultural paradigm Mentioned In the Episode: Read On Our Best Behavior by Elise LoehnenRead Choosing Wholeness over Goodness by Elise LoehnenListen to Pulling the Thread with Elise LoehnenRead True and False Magic: A Tools Workbook by Phil Stutz and Elise LoehnenPre-Order HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Find our Money Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Shadow DI, Tests DI, and Regulate DI)  Connect with Elise!Connect with Elise on IG @eliseloehnenCheck out Elise's substack Pulling the ThreadListen to Pulling the Thread with Elise LoehnenRead On Our Best Behavior by Elise LoehnenRead Choosing Wholeness over Goodness by Elise Loehnen HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Coming October 21st!Pre-Order NOW The Expanded Podcast is the top manifestation podcast hosted by Lacy Phillips, founder of To Be Magnetic, and co-hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer, Jessica Gill. Rooted in TBM's Neural Manifestation™ process, the show blends neuroscience, psychology, epigenetics, and energetics with a touch of spirituality to help you manifest and step into your most authentic self. Each episode features TBM teachings, community stories, and tools to reprogram the subconscious, heal your inner child, and reclaim your worth. We explore astrology, human design, internal family systems, and more to shift your energetic blueprint. Past guests include leading voices like Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

In the final episode of our five-part Elemental Energy series, the witches turn their attention to the most mysterious element of all, Spirit. Unlike earth, air, fire, or water, Spirit isn't something you can touch or see. It's the invisible force that connects everything, the energy that breathes life into matter, and the current that runs through all magickal work.Join Laylla and Chelle as they try to define the undefinable. What is Spirit? How does it show up in our practices? And how is it different from working with Deity or calling on the Ancestors? From spirals and stillness to veils and voids, this episode dives deep into the element that weaves the rest together.Whether you think of it as Akasha, aether, quintessence, or simply the magic in the air, Spirit invites us to listen, to feel, and to remember that we are always connected; to each other, to the earth, and to the divine.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

BMW's new brain, Apple's thin win, Hue's glow-up, Legion's OLED leap, and Premiere in your pocket.   Today we break down:   BMW iX3: the first Neue Klasse EV with 800V charging, Gen6 batteries, and BMW's new “Heart of Joy” computer (The Verge). Apple's Sept 9 “Awe dropping” event: what to expect from iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and the rumored ultra-thin iPhone Air — plus Apple Watch Ultra 3 and AirPods Pro 3 (Bloomberg, The Verge, MacRumors). Philips Hue's mega-refresh: Bridge Pro, cheaper Essentials with Matter-over-Thread, and new brighter strip lights (The Verge). Lenovo Legion Go 2: a pricier handheld PC with OLED VRR down to 30Hz, a bigger battery, and sculpted controllers (The Verge). Adobe Premiere on iPhone: pro-level editing, Firefly AI, and one-tap exports to TikTok, Shorts, and Instagram (Adobe Blog, The Verge).     Context, takeaways, and a dash of context. ⚡️

fka boursin is the sort of musician we like. Understated, doesn't take himself too seriously yet manages to channel real emotion and depth through music. The sounds speak from themselves with Henry drawing upon influences from the likes of Dj Sprinkles, Basic Channel, old NY House music and after hours sounds. The end result is a puzzle made up of pieces from each – all with evocative undertones throughout. The latest release is out on Scissor & Thread – a suitable home for an eclectic, long playing selection of pensive tracks which leave food for thought. This is music for late night moments alone, for foggy mornings and reflective moments.

Women are often praised for being “good” but what if goodness is holding us back from being whole? In this deeply thought-provoking episode, bestselling author Elise Loehnen returns to discuss her new workbook, Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness, a companion to her New York Times bestseller, On Our Best Behavior. They explore how deeply ingrained cultural programming shapes women's identities, expectations, and stories, often without our awareness. Elise breaks down the seven “sins” that subconsciously govern women's lives, including the good girl script, perfectionism, and self-sacrifice, and teaches us how to reclaim power by choosing truth and wholeness over performance and fear. You'll learn tangible tools for self-inquiry including “fact versus story”, how to identify fear responses, naming personas, and how to recognize if you're caught in a drama triangle.  This episode is rich with insights, tools, and real-life examples that will help you begin to shift your internal stories, access deeper self-compassion, and build stronger, healthier boundaries. It's not about being a better woman—it's about being more you. Topics Covered In This Episode: Cultural conditioning and the good girl myth Self-awareness tools you can practice today Understanding your fear response  How the drama triangle keeps you stuck How to name and work with your inner personas Show Notes: Follow @eliseloehnen on Instagram Tweet Elise @eloehnen Check out Elise's on Linkedin Visit Elise's website Purchase New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good Buy Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness—the official companion guide to On Our Best Behavior, as well as True and False Magic, which Elise wrote with legendary psychiatrist Phil Stutz. Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today's episode on our website Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast host who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their two sons, Max and Sam. She is the host of Pulling the Thread, a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. Ultimately Elise is a seeker and synthesizer, braiding together wisdom traditions, cultural history, and a deep knowledge of healing modalities to unlock new ways to contextualize who we are and why we're here. She's also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good (Dial Press/PRH). The book weaves together history, memoir, and cultural criticism to explore the ways patriarchy lands in the bodies of women and embeds itself in our consciousness—and what we then police in ourselves and in each other. Regardless of our religious provenance, the self-denial implicit in each of the Seven Deadly Sins—Sloth, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Anger—reads like a checklist of what it means to be a “good” woman. With awareness, we can begin to recognize these patterns of self-restriction, break the story, and move ourselves and each other toward freedom and balance. Elise is a frequent contributor to Oprah, and has written for The New York Times, Elle Decor, Stylist, and more. This Episode's Sponsors  Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley's products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks.  Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom  Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed's Complete Plan! Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). 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Join us this week for an exploration into the philosophy of Masonry and how it aligned with ancient and modern labor unions! The connection is undeniable. We have a new message from Henry C. Clausen, reading from 1979, about emphasizing the good in the world and the power it has over the negative. Then, we delve into the sad story of Brother Oliver Jones, who froze to death in 1909. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Read the Lyceum: https://illinoislodgeofresearch.org/grand-lodge-il-edu-1 Labor Day and Freemasonry: http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2016/09/labor-day-freemasonry-is-there.html Thread of Labor Day and Freemasonry - The Philosophy https://meetactandpart.com/the-threads-of-labor-day-uniting-workers-unions-and-freemasonry/ MasonicConferences.Com https://masonicconsouth.com Masonic Con South Y'all! https://masoniccon.com/#schedule SPML Masonic Con Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to usher in Labor Day with a discussion of Trump's attack on Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, her lawsuit against him, and whether either of them has a case.  Then, they break down the assault on the CDC and the healthcare system under RFK Jr.'s tenure, and look ahead to what it means for the future of our national health.  They also use the recent sandwich-throwing incident to explore the use cases of jury nullification, and lay out our rights to free expression in the face of the president's E.O. targeting flag burning. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill's New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim's New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb's book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don't miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, or at the Aspen Institute Link for her appearances there.  You can also get tickets for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters Trump's Flag Burning E.O Support This Week's Sponsors Lola Blankets: Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code SISTERS at checkout.  Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Factor:  Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/sil50off and use code SIL50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year! Fast Growing Trees: Fall is planting season!  Get up to half off on select plants and other deals, plus 15% off your first purchase when you use the code SISTERS at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

In the pages of your Bible, you may find something mildly surprising. You find holidays, quite prominently, and in both Testaments. Not only that, but they are found observed by the Church in the New Testament. These festivals are called the appointed times of Jehovah and around them flow the entire history of the people of God—from the Israelites, to the Jews, to the Christians of every race and nation. And not only the history of God's people, but their future as well.I first began celebrating the festivals of the Bible nearly 50 years ago, but I can't say that I really understood them in the beginning. What I did was to follow the old rule: When all else fails, do as you're told. So, since God said to do it, and all I had to do was take off work and go to church, I thought, Let's do that. That was a simple first step. And because it was the custom to teach and study the meaning of the days in their seasons, year by year I learned the rich history of God's dealings with his people, especially at those pivotal points in their history, like the original Passover.To those of us who have been keeping the holy days for years—in some cases, for all of our lives—the practice seems so natural, so right. We all know what blessings we get from it, we all know how encouraging it is to us, we know what it means to us to spend that eight days together and how uplifted we can be when we go home from the Feast of Tabernacles. The scriptures supporting the practice seem so obvious. Why doesn't everyone see it? Why, we wonder, doesn't everyone observe the holy days?The most obvious reason, frankly, is that most Christians know little or nothing about the holy days. They just have never heard of them. One person will say Feast of Tabernacles, and another will say, What? They just frankly have no idea. For many of them, the Old Testament is about as uncharted as the Atlantic was for Christopher Columbus. They really don't know where anything is if they wanted to look for it.For those that are maybe a little more familiar with the Bible, the holy days have been dismissed as being Jewish and irrelevant to Christians. That's part of the Old Testament religion, and we have a New Testament religion; and they just make that simple demarcation and never really inquire any further along the line.A few people, on the other hand, have studied the subject and arrived at a conscious decision not to observe the holy days. Why? What is the rational, philosophic, theological, or scriptural basis for people to make that decision?I found to my surprise that studying the reasons that people advance as to why they do not keep the holy days has turned out to be a very useful study. A number of very interesting things have arisen from it—things that I guess I had taken for granted, had not really looked at as carefully as I might have done; and in the process of asking myself the question that I've asked you—Why is it everybody doesn't keep the holy days?—and beginning to look carefully at the reasons advanced by those who don't, I have found some things that have turned out to be rather interesting to me.Note: The article Ron mentions in the conclusion of this message later became an appendix in his book on the holy days, The Thread, titled In Defense of the Holydays. That appendix can be read here.

Stephen Grant was laid off from his job at a boutique marketing agency in March 2020, right when COVID took the world hostage. Newly diagnosed with cancer, he needed health insurance, fast — plus, he was the primary financial supporter of his wife and daughters. Which is how he found himself becoming a mail carrier, back in his hometown in rural Appalachia. It was a tough transition. Grant was bad at his job — “deeply incompetent,” he writes in his new memoir, “Mailman.” He is shaken by his lack of real-life skills, by his inability to feel at home in the mountains where he grew up, by his uncertainty in what it means to be in community during a time of isolation. But “Mailman” rarely lingers on the malcontent. Instead, what Grant learned about himself, his fellow Appalachians and our country as a whole propel his new book. He joins host Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas to share stories about working as a rural mail carrier, about blue collar versus white collar work, and about the overlooked importance of public service in a fractured nation. Guest: Stephen Starring Grant is a writer and brand strategist. His new memoir is “Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

In the pages of your Bible, you may find something mildly surprising. You find holidays, quite prominently, and in both Testaments. Not only that, but they are found observed by the Church in the New Testament. These festivals are called the appointed times of Jehovah and around them flow the entire history of the people of God—from the Israelites, to the Jews, to the Christians of every race and nation. And not only the history of God's people, but their future as well.I first began celebrating the festivals of the Bible nearly 50 years ago, but I can't say that I really understood them in the beginning. What I did was to follow the old rule: When all else fails, do as you're told. So, since God said to do it, and all I had to do was take off work and go to church, I thought, Let's do that. That was a simple first step. And because it was the custom to teach and study the meaning of the days in their seasons, year by year I learned the rich history of God's dealings with his people, especially at those pivotal points in their history, like the original Passover.To those of us who have been keeping the holy days for years—in some cases, for all of our lives—the practice seems so natural, so right. We all know what blessings we get from it, we all know how encouraging it is to us, we know what it means to us to spend that eight days together and how uplifted we can be when we go home from the Feast of Tabernacles. The scriptures supporting the practice seem so obvious. Why doesn't everyone see it? Why, we wonder, doesn't everyone observe the holy days?The most obvious reason, frankly, is that most Christians know little or nothing about the holy days. They just have never heard of them. One person will say Feast of Tabernacles, and another will say, What? They just frankly have no idea. For many of them, the Old Testament is about as uncharted as the Atlantic was for Christopher Columbus. They really don't know where anything is if they wanted to look for it.For those that are maybe a little more familiar with the Bible, the holy days have been dismissed as being Jewish and irrelevant to Christians. That's part of the Old Testament religion, and we have a New Testament religion; and they just make that simple demarcation and never really inquire any further along the line.A few people, on the other hand, have studied the subject and arrived at a conscious decision not to observe the holy days. Why? What is the rational, philosophic, theological, or scriptural basis for people to make that decision?I found to my surprise that studying the reasons that people advance as to why they do not keep the holy days has turned out to be a very useful study. A number of very interesting things have arisen from it—things that I guess I had taken for granted, had not really looked at as carefully as I might have done; and in the process of asking myself the question that I've asked you—Why is it everybody doesn't keep the holy days?—and beginning to look carefully at the reasons advanced by those who don't, I have found some things that have turned out to be rather interesting to me.Note: The article Ron mentions in the conclusion of this message later became an appendix in his book on the holy days, The Thread, titled In Defense of the Holydays. That appendix can be read here.

E ae!Welcome to Deep Space Podcast - 15 years! Many thanks for listening. You gonna listen in the today's show an exclusive guestmix by AUGUSTO MERLI (São Paulo, Brazil)!Check more information about AUGUSTO MERLI at:https://soundcloud.com/merliA super shoutout to the Spatial Listener of the week, Maury Payan! This episode is under early access till full release! Find out how to become Spatial Listener and Co-Host to access the exclusive shows:https://deepspacepodcast.com/subscribe Enjoy the week515! Playlist:Artist – Track Name – [Label] 1st hour mixed by Marcelo TavaresMargaux Gazur - Morning Ride - [Smallville]Shinichi Atobe - SA DUB 7 - [DDS]Aaron Hedges ⁄ Marc Schneider - Neojazz - [Rawax]Processing Vessel - Persiguiendo El Amor (Original Mix) - [Batavia]Dazeman - Nuit a Samarcande - [MixCult]Lorenzo Dewberry - Open Skies - [Excursions]The Vendetta Suite - Island Hill Microdot - [Hell Yeah]Reagan Grey - Turn Out The Lights - [Local Talk]Johannes Albert - Patterns Everywhere (Extended Version) - [Permanent Vacation]Bitoku - Traveling Light - [Crossfade Sounds]Mike Riviera & Marco Ohboy - Azul - [Shades of Sound]Pessoas Que Eu Conheço - jam - [40% Foda/Maneiríssimo]2nd hour exclusive guestmix by Augusto Merli (São Paulo, Brasil)Chaos In The CBD feat. Finn Rees - Ōtaki - [In Dust We Trust]Felipe Gordon - Wait on you (say goodbye) - [Phonogramme]Loz Goddard - Sakura - [Dir Crew]Solab - New Life - [Frame Of Mind]Life Recorder - Soul Strength - [Life Notes]Russell Ellington Langston Butler - Dy Be 4Charles.A.D - Deep Sea Exploration - [Avantroots]Frank & Tony - By The End They Will - [Scissor and Thread]1-800 GIRLS - Always Thinking Of - [Feelings Worldwide]Hearts and Minds - Tough Love - [Lowtec]Otik - Gravel - [Intergraded]Fred P - Brownsville Groove - [Perpetual Sound]Soshi Takeda - Rainstorm - [100% Silk]Akasha System - Photonic Loop - [100% Silk]

In July of 2015, two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr. vanished without a trace during a family camping trip in Idaho. For years, this case has been shrouded in mystery, swirling with unanswered questions, shifting theories, and heartbreaking dead ends, but now, over a decade later, new information has come to light. DeOrr Kunz Jr. was last seen on July 10th, 2015, near Leadore, Idaho, in Lemhi County. He has hazel eyes and, at that time, blonde hair. He was approximately 3 feet tall and weighed about 30lbs. He was last seen wearing cowboy boots, a camouflage jacket, and blue pajama pants. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lemhi County Sheriff's Office at 208-756-8980. For more information about the cases discussed, visit ⁠VoicesforJusticePodcast.com⁠ For even more content or if you just want to support our show, you can join our Patreon at ⁠Patreon.com/voicesforjustice⁠ Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miracles Can Happen Meditation & Activations: Healing Light with Lisa Jo A gentle guided journey to release limitations, open your heart, and anchor into the miraculous flow of life. Lisa Jo will guide you to step into your garden of light, receive the activations of grace, and align with the Highest Divine Light Codes.Lisa Jo Davis is a deeply spiritual guide who believes the Universe supports us through our Creator, Spirit-Guides, and Angels. As a Spiritual Intuitive, Angelic Channel, and Angel of Light Activations Facilitator, Lisa Jo offers energy healing and guidance to align with your soul's purpose. Her mission is to bring healing and awareness through love, empowering others to unlock their spiritual potential and connect with their higher purpose as an Archangel Messenger. Her services prioritize integrity, focusing on education, empowerment, and helping clients live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Find Healing Light with Lisa Jo on: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Thread and YouTube.https://www.lisajodavis.com/**Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the Enlightened World Network YouTube channel with over 1000 videos: http://bit.ly/2KQp6PDCheck out the EWN website featuring over 150 lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling Explore videos, articles and meditations. https://enlightenedworld.onlineSign Up For News from Enlightened World Online: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/webLink to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#Christconsciousness #calmingmeditation #Divinelove #Angelmessages #powerfulmeditation

Before the final fight, Bloom takes one last night to celebrate and prepare. For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/ Theme Song: "Seconds Rising Star" by Harper S.K. Songs featured courtesy Epidemic Sound: "ROULETTE (Instrumental Version)" by dasloe, "Another Time" by Dip Diet, "The Thread" by Real Heroes, "Diversion" by Brendon Moeller, "One More Day" by Beyza and DEX 1200, "Come Be With Us (Instrumental Version)" by JOYSPRING, "Petals on Dusty Soil" by Rand Aldo, "Dissolving Patterns" by Ebb & Flod, "Light Through The Clouds" by Etienne Roussel, and "No Stone Unturned" by Brendon Moeller. Deathmatch Island: https://evilhat.com/product/deathmatch-island/

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jennifer Stempel, recipe developer, cooking instructor, and author of  “With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba,” a children's book that will be out in October.    A classically trained storyteller and writer, Stempel frequently taps into her mixed Cuban and Jewish heritage to weave tales that engage, inspire, and enlighten.    “With a Needle and Thread” is about a grandmother and granddaughter - and how a piece of clothing transforms through lifecycle events. It puts a lens on the small Jewish community - the island of Santiago de Cuba, where Stempel's family is from - and the unique ability they have to “MacGyver” life.   “Whenever they are faced with a situation, where they don't have what they need to accomplish whatever goal, they figure it out” Stempel explains. “They use what they have, they are really resourceful [and] inventive.”    In Spanish, it's called “lo que sea.”   “This story showcases those qualities in a very Jewish way,” Stempel says.    This MacGyvering translates to the kitchen, as well as to other aspects of life. And while food is not a main focus, there is food in the book.   “It would not be a book that I write if there isn't at least a little bit of food,” she says. “Food is very much a passion of mine - it always has been - and I find that it is the great uniter."   Stempel is also founder of The Cuban Reuben blog.   “When I first started it, the emphasis on the posts really were showcasing how - not just in my. Identity, but also in the food that I eat - do these two cultures sort of meld as one?” she explains. ”So the Cuban sandwich and a Ruben sandwich to me were like the Cuban side and the Jewish side coming together … my first post was the Cuban Reuben sandwich, which combined [both].”   While the blog is not currently active, there are plenty of delicious recipes, including one for guava and cheese pastry, which you can find at JewishJournal.com.   Jennifer Stempel talks about lo que sea and “With a Needle and Thread,” her love of food, and how she embraces her Jewish and Cuban heritage. She also shares some of her favorite recipes and how she MacGyvers in the kitchen to make meals from what she has on hand.    Learn more about Jennifer Stempel at JenniferStempel.com, get more recipes at thecubanreuben.com, and follow @TheCubanReuben on Instagram.  For more from Taste Buds, subscribe on iTunes and YouTube, and follow @TheDEBMethod on social media.

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As dimensional barriers collapse worldwide and the Collector begins manifesting fully in reality, Ava and Kieran race to the convergence point where all silver threads meet. Faced with an entity that feeds on the very concept of connection itself, they discover that their merged bond is spreading to other trapped souls, teaching them to resist. When the Collector offers to preserve their love eternally as part of its collection, Ava and Kieran realize that true connection isn't about preservation—it's about choosing to bond despite the knowledge that all connections are temporary.Their defiance of entropy itself unravels the cosmic web not through destruction, but by showing countless trapped souls that they can choose temporary, meaningful connections over eternal imprisonment. As reality sorts itself back into proper configurations, Ava and Kieran emerge changed but whole, ready to help others discover that love's fragility is exactly what makes it precious. The Collector is gone, but the capacity for genuine connection spreads across the world like dawn breaking over infinite possibilities.To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!   Go to Caloroga.com for all our shows!Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Welcome to #SundaysatTCAB! Now is the Time series continues as we dive into scripture to discover the thread of life! We are invited to find strength, purpose, and connection in the unbreakable thread of Christ. Tune in as Pastor Kade Morrison leads us in Connecting to the Thread of Life. New to The Church at Bushland? Tell us a little about you and receive a personal note from Pastor Jeff. First Time Guest: https://www.thechurchatbushland.com/guestform?location=livestream How can we pray for you? Submit your prayer request here: https://www.thechurchatbushland.com/prayerrequest Subscribe to get the latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheChurchAtBushland We also have our newest channel, @TCABClips, with sermon and worship highlights and short content from Digging for the Truth. Subscribe, turn on notifications, and never miss an episode! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6VflV8HJUd-6vTX9CSJRKw Listen while you work, exercise, or whatever keeps you busy: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/the-church-at-bushland/id6442779332 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/077EsZwp6Y7pPhv7X8mXEY?si=893d09eeae9142d5 Support the online ministry at TCAB. Join the giving team today! https://www.thechurchatbushland.com/giving Download the TCAB App today! iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-church-at-bushland/id1495461805 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kidunottech.culminate.tcab Connect with The Church at Bushland: Website | https://thechurchatbushland.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thechurchatbushland/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thechurchatbushland/

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to illuminate the escalating gerrymandering battle led by CA and TX and debate Gavin Newsom's fresh approach to Trump.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the raid on Bolton with a look at the importance of qualified U.S. Attorneys while delving into an analysis of whether the recent actions of the DOJ live up to their obligations under the Constitution and the law.  They also break down the ruling on the Trump Organization's civil fraud case and weigh whether it was justified.   Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill's New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim's New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb's book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don't miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, or at the Aspen Institute Link for her appearances there.  You can also get tickets for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Support This Week's Sponsors Thrive Causemetics: Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you'll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/sisters Helix: Get 27% off sitewide through September 8th on Helix mattresses! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters  Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

In July of 2015, two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr. vanished without a trace during a family camping trip in Idaho. For years, this case has been shrouded in mystery, swirling with unanswered questions, shifting theories, and heartbreaking dead ends, but now, over a decade later, new information has come to light. DeOrr Kunz Jr. was last seen on July 10th, 2015, near Leadore, Idaho, in Lemhi County. He has hazel eyes and, at that time, blonde hair. He was approximately 3 feet tall and weighed about 30lbs. He was last seen wearing cowboy boots, a camouflage jacket, and blue pajama pants. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lemhi County Sheriff's Office at 208-756-8980. For more information about the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com For even more content or if you just want to support our show, you can join our Patreon at Patreon.com/voicesforjustice Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Pixel week. Jake, Vee, and Allison are chatting about all things Google. First, there's the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold, which get a mix of hardware upgrades (dust-proofing on a foldable!) and downgrades (a worse camera on the Pixel 10?) and a ton of new AI features, including Magic Cue and Pro Res Zoom, which puts AI right inside the camera app. Next, there's the Pixel Watch 4, Fitbit's AI fitness coach, the Pixel Buds 2A, and a tease of Google's next smart home speaker. Finally, we wrap it up with the Thunder Round and a discussion of Hank Green's Focus Friend, Ricoh's GR IV, Netflix's new content strategy, Masimo's attempt to sue over the Apple Watch again, and most importantly, Chipotle's drone delivery. Further reading: The Made by Google event felt like being sucked into an episode of Wandavision The Google Pixel 10 and 10 Pro come with magnets, a new chip, and AI everywhere The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first fully dust-resistant foldable  Google says the quiet part out loud: IP68 protection doesn't last  The best new features of the Pixel 10 lineup The Pixel 10 Pro puts generative AI right inside the camera  The magnets are the coolest thing about the Pixel 10 Google is launching its first magnetic wireless charging accessories  Building a more empathetic big phone.  The Pixel Pro 10 phones include a certified Thread radio. Google's Pixel Watch 4 has big ideas — and an even bigger focus on AI  Fitbit's AI health coach is the first I might actually be interested in The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries Google's Pixel Buds 2A add Gemini, noise cancellation, and a replaceable battery  Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting new AI-powered features in September Gemini for Home is Google's biggest smart home play in years Is that a new Nest smart speaker I spy? Hank Green's Focus Friend swapped my screen time for bean time  Now Masimo is suing US Customs over Apple Watch imports  Ricoh GR IV will cost $1500 It's Raining Chips & Guac: Chipotle Is Testing Drone Delivery YouTuber Mark Rober is getting a Netflix series YouTube star Ms. Rachel is coming to Netflix The Duffer Brothers are joining the Paramount family Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the seas off Madagascar, Nova Scotia and even Connecticut, the siren call of buried riches has lured treasure hunters and adventurers over many a century. Many seek the wealth Capt. Kidd accrued during years of pirating and then had to hide when his arrest was imminent. In popular lore, Capt. Kidd's name is synonymous with the fearsome, ruthless privateers of the pirate age. But the truth about William Kidd is more nuanced — and interesting. Historian Samuel Marquis, who is also William Kidd's ninth great-grandson, writes in his new biography of Kidd: Though the real Capt. Kidd would have loathed being labeled as one of the most notorious villains of all time, he would have delighted at being a continuing hot topic of conversation for over 300 years and counting.Marquis' previous books include “Blackbeard: The Birth of America.” His new book is “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal,” and he joins Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas to sort reality from the scuttlebutt when it comes to the age of pirates.Guest:Samuel Marquis is a historian and author. His new book is “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal.” Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.

This week on The Vergecast, the co-founder and former CEO of iRobot, Colin Angle, joins The Verge's smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, to discuss what the ideal home robot is. Are we close to creating a Rosie the Robot — an all-in-one humanoid robot that can take care of our homes, or should we take an entirely different approach to home robotics? They dive into the advances in technology powering this shift and ponder what purpose robotics in the home should really serve. Then, Jen takes a journey back into smart home history to help us understand its future. Grant Erickson, Principal of Nuovations, a former Apple, Nest, and Google engineer who was part of the team that developed Thread, joins the show. He shares the story of how and why, back in 2011, the Nest team, led by Tony Faddell and Matt Rogers, decided to create a smart home protocol. It involves a thermostat, fragmented ecosystems, and one of the best smart home products ever made. They discuss how Thread became the foundation of the Matter smart home standard — an unprecedented industry collaboration with a herculean task — to make the smart home simpler. To close out the show, Grant sticks around to help answer a Vergecast hotline question (call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com) about how Matter manages your data. Further reading: Maybe I don't want a Rosey the Robot after all Amazon left Roomba with a huge mess to clean up Figure will start ‘alpha testing' its humanoid robot in the home in 2025 Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms Samsung is finally releasing Ballie This Pixar-style dancing lamp hints at Apple's future home robot iRobot's founder is working on a new kind of home robot iRobot OS is the newest ‘brain' for your Roomba Amazon bought iRobot to see inside your home I tested a robot vacuum with an arm, and my dog may never forgive me Inside the Nest: iPod creator Tony Fadell wants to reinvent the thermostat Nest CEO Tony Fadell on Google acquisition Fire drill: Can Tony Fadell and Nest build a better smoke detector? How big companies kill ideas — and how to fight back, with Tony Fadell Situation: there are too many competing smart home standards Matter's plan to save the smart home Nest's home security system costs $499 and comes with magnetic door sensors Google says Matter is still set to fix the biggest smart home frustrations Thread is Matter's secret sauce for a better smart home Nanoleaf launches a smart switch after eight years of trying Thread count: Ikea is stitching together a smarter home Why Thread is Matter's biggest problem right now The four changes in Thread 1.4 that could fix the protocol It could be 2026 before all your Thread border routers work together Matter will be better in 2025 — say the people who make it The Nest Learning Thermostat gets its biggest upgrade in over a decade killedbygoogle.com Google's ADT partnership finally has a new home security product to show for it Google discontinues Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale door lock Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system Appliance makers are teaming up to reduce your electricity usage — and save you cash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to stand up for women's rights, fire off on Pete Hegseth for his misogynist comments, and renew the call for an Equal Rights Amendment and greater representation for women in government and the military.  Then, the #Sisters explain the court decision on the Impoundment Control Act and break down what it means for presidential power and congressional authority.  They also discuss the lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia to stop Trump's takeover of its police force and whether it represents a violation of the separation of powers and the limits on the president's constitutional authority. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill's New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim's New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb's book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don't miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, or at the Aspen Institute Link for her appearances there.  You can also get tickets for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Support This Week's Sponsors Aura Frames: Get $35 off on Aura Frames' best-selling Carver Mat digital picture frame.  Go to AuraFrames.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERS  Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

In 1996, 13-year-old Rachel Marie Mellon-Skemp stayed home sick from school. By the end of the day, she, along with a blanket and two pillows from her bed, had vanished into the freezing Illinois winter. There were no witnesses and no trail leading to where Rachel may have gone, and the only story we have comes from the last person to see her alive. Rachel Marie Mellon-Skemp was last seen on January 31st, 1996, in Bolingbrook, Illinois. She is Asian and White with black hair and hazel eyes. At the time of her disappearance, her hair was shoulder length, she was about 5 feet tall, and weighed approximately 80lbs. She was last seen wearing a pink sweater, yellow sweatpants, and red house slippers. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bolingbrook Police Department at 630-226-8660. Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Vergecast, we enter the Jen-era of Hot Girl Vergecast Summer, with a deep dive into the business of the smart home. The Verge's smart home reviewer, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (aka Jen), chats with Ken Fairbanks, a longtime customer of Insteon who ended up buying the smart lighting company when it went into bankruptcy. Ken shares the story of how one of the original smart lighting protocols, founded in the post-X10 era when home automation moved from wired to wireless, floundered, and how he and a band of users brought it back from the dead. He dishes what he's learned about how to keep the lights on — from customer loyalty and the value of subscriptions, to what tariffs are doing to the industry and how some hardware companies are just pyramid schemes. Then, in a special supersized (and we mean SUPER) Vergecast Hotline (call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com), Jen is joined by smart home expert Richard Gunther, co-host of The Smart Home Show, to tackle a bunch of your burning smart lighting questions. They answer everything from how to move your smart home to which Thread border router you should buy for your Matter setup. Plus, they run down their own smart lighting set-ups. Further reading: Insteon's troubles are a smart home tale as old as time Insteon Raises the Curtain for the Next Act Someone turned Insteon's lights back on Insteon customers turned Insteon's lights back on Thread count: Ikea is stitching together a smarter home Smart switches or smart bulbs? How to choose the right smart lighting for your home Controller for HomeKit Philips Hue Play sync box and gradient lightstrip review: wholly unnecessary, totally delightful Taming Wi-Fi in the Smart Home: Leviton's new smart light switches don't require a neutral wire Every smart home device that works with Matter Aqara's new seven-inch home control tablet can replace a light switch These smart lights could solve the kitchen cabinet problem Hue launches a pricey new sunrise lamp Smart string light showdown: Nanoleaf versus Lifx The best floodlight camera to buy right now How to move a smart home Moving a smart home - The Smart Home Show Living with the ghost of a smart home's past Smart ceiling light showdown: Aqara T1M versus Nanoleaf Skylight Binding should be the next big thing for smart home devices Aqara adds support for 50 new Matter device types Flic is ready to control all your Matter devices Thread is Matter's secret sauce for a better smart home Google Nest Thread border routers Google TV Streamer review: smarter than your average set-top box Google Nest Hub (2nd-gen) review: sleep on it Why Thread is Matter's biggest problem right now The four changes in Thread 1.4 that could fix the protocol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode originally aired in 2021. Today I am covering a case from 1991 that absolutely shook Austin, Texas, to its core when Sergeant John Jones got the call that the I Can't Believe it's Yogurt shop was on fire and soon discovered the bodies of 4 teenage girls inside. Their cases were collectively coined the yogurt shop murders, and it's one of the most notorious and puzzling cases from Austin to this day. Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode originally aired in 2021. Today I am covering a case from 1991 that absolutely shook Austin, Texas, to its core when Sergeant John Jones got the call that the I Can't Believe it's Yogurt shop was on fire and soon discovered the bodies of 4 teenage girls inside. Their cases were collectively coined the yogurt shop murders, and it's one of the most notorious and puzzling cases from Austin to this day. Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode originally aired in 2021. Today I am covering a case from 1991 that absolutely shook Austin, Texas, to its core when Sergeant John Jones got the call that the I Can't Believe it's Yogurt shop was on fire and soon discovered the bodies of 4 teenage girls inside. Their cases were collectively coined the yogurt shop murders, and it's one of the most notorious and puzzling cases from Austin to this day. Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to examine the legality of the proposed effort by Governor Abbott to gerrymander Texas, how the Democrats in the Texas legislature are fighting back, and where things might go from here.  Then, the #Sisters chastise A.G. Bondi for summoning a grand jury to target Trump's political opponents, and weigh whether she has lived up to the precedent and responsibilities of her office.  They also explain the legal issues that could shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz' by looking at the potential civil rights and environmental violations taking place there. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill's New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim's New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce's new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb's book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don't miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, the Aspen Institute Link for her appearance there, or for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Get More From The #Sisters: From Joyce- Five Questions with Dara Kass, Emergency Room Physician and Women's Rights Activist Support This Week's Sponsors Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, samples, and free shipping on orders over $50 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10 HoneyLove: Save 20% Off HoneyLove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepod Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters HexClad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartner Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America