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Jiaoying Summers is a Chinese-American stand-up comedian, actress, and social media personality who rose to prominence through viral comedy clips and sold-out tours across the United States. She has built a large online following with comedy centered on her experiences as an immigrant. To see her live, check out her website jiaoyingcomedy.com. IN THE NEWS: Black United Airlines employee threatens to call ICE on Hispanic passenger, then the two take turns calling each other racist, Jasmine Crockett says people were rooting against Argentina in the World Cup because of its “racist history”, New Jersey governor says "software error" caused 6,600 foreigners to be registered to vote, Jason Alexander Apologizes to Courtney Stodden for Resurfaced VideoFOR MORE WITH JIAOYING SUMMERS:SHOW DATES: (jiaoyingcomedy.com)Sep 4-Sep 6–Washington, DC–DC ImprovSep 11-12–Stanford, CT–New York Comedy ClubSep 15–Pasadena, CA–The Ice HousePODCAST: Tiger MommyINSTAGRAM: @jiaoyingsummersFOR MORE WITH ADAM YENSER:YOUTUBE SHOW: The Cancelled NewsINSTAGRAM: @adamyenser TWITTER: @cleancomedian69LIVE SHOWS: July 25 - Huntington Beach, CAJuly 26 - Torrance, CA (2 Shows)July 30 - Freehold, NJ (2 Shows)July 31 - New York, NY (2 Shows)August 1 - Uncasville, CTAugust 2 - Albany, NYThank you for supporting our sponsors:ForThePeople.Com/ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMhttps://www.rosettastone.com/adampluto.tvPodcastOneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tim Pearce is a former LAPD gang division officer and the CEO of AU Fire, a tactical training company. Mike Soenen is the creator and lead producer of the documentary Nothing To See Here. Cornelius Wills is a former member of the Bounty Hunter Bloods who now works in gang intervention and filmmaking. The film will be shown at Regal LA Live on July 25 and screens at Laemmle Monica Film Center from July 24–30.IN THE NEWS: Patriot slaps fan at Cubs game for not standing for national anthem in viral video: ‘Get up', Family's heroic dog fights off bear that charged 6-year-old boy, Minnesota passes “Grandparents' Happy Hour” bill allowing nursing homes to serve alcohol, This Michigan Democrat says it's "discrimination" to not accept Medicaid. His wife runs a doctor's office that doesn't accept Medicaid.FOR MORE WITH TIM PEARCE:COMPANY: AU Fire (https://www.aufire.com/) MOVIE: Nothing To See HereJuly 25th-Los Angeles-Regal LA Live July 24th-30-Santa Monica-Laemmle's Monica Film Center FOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @ Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: July 25 - Huntington Beach, CAJuly 26 - Torrance, CA (2 Shows)July 30 - Freehold, NJ (2 Shows)July 31 - New York, NY (2 Shows)August 1 - Uncasville, CTAugust 2 - Albany, NYThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineoreillyauto.com/ADAMpluto.tvPodcastOneSHOPIFY.COM/carollaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Adam Friedland is a comedian, writer, and podcaster best known as the co-host of the cult comedy podcast Cum Town and the host of The Adam Friedland Show. His career has been built around his dry, self-deprecating style and satirical interviews, helping him become a prominent figure in the alternative comedy scene. Check out ‘The Adam Friedland Show' on all platforms. IN THE NEWS: More leftist violence: A man with a history of anti-ICE activity carried out an arson terror attack on a federal immigration courthouse in Manhattan, Chaotic bodycam video shows trans Florida student freak out on cop for ‘misgendering' him — before being cuffed, Democrat Harry Sisson says he wants to fight Stephen Miller, Trump's kids, or "anybody in the administration", Hulk Smashed: Mark Ruffalo Mocked For Hypocritical Attack On Elon Musk FOR MORE WITH ADAM FRIEDLAND:PODCAST: The Adam Friedland ShowOut On All PlatformsPODCAST MINISERIES: Adam Friedland Show Presents: The Beautiful Pod(Spotify) Partnered with The Ringer to Cover The World Cup INSTAGRAM: @adamfriedlandFOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS:WEBSITE: elishakrauss.comYOUTUBE: Elisha Krauss INSTAGRAM: @elishakrauss TWITTER: @elishakrauss LIVE SHOWS: July 25 - Huntington Beach, CAJuly 26 - Torrance, CA (2 Shows)July 30 - Freehold, NJ (2 Shows)July 31 - New York, NY (2 Shows)August 1 - Uncasville, CTAugust 2 - Albany, NYThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineoreillyauto.com/ADAMSimpliSafe.com/ADAMPluto.tvPodcastOneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
John Popper is an American musician, songwriter, and the frontman of the rock band Blues Traveler, best known for his powerful harmonica playing and distinctive vocals that helped define the band's blend of blues, rock, and jam music. Rising to fame with hits like "Run-Around" in the 1990s, he has become widely regarded as one of the greatest harmonica players in rock history while maintaining a decades-long touring and recording career. Check out Blues Traveler on tour with The Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors at bluestraveler.com. IN THE NEWS: A massive water main break floods streets in West Hollywood, turning roads into rivers as Los Angeles County firefighters respond, Moment mass brawl breaks out at In-N-Out burger in front of stunned diners, Mamdani housing event features a lady in a mask ranting about her landlord, declaring "eviction = violence", Transgender American regrets fleeing to the Netherlands because all the Muslim migrants want to kill him, Trump reveals plan to replace illegal truckers with military veterans.FOR MORE WITH JOHN POPPER:TOUR DATES: (Blues Traveler Co-Headlining W/Gin Blossoms)July 24th-Brookfield Zoo-ChicagoJuly 25th- Gem City Concert Series in Lincoln Park-Quincy, ILJuly 28th- Bowl In The Pines- Sidney, MEWEBSITE: bluestraveler.comFOR MORE WITH MIKE DAWSON:INSTAGRAM: @dawsangelesCatch Dawson Saturday July 25th at The Aliante Casino in Las Vegas, NV July 25th w/ Rich Vos, Jim Florentine & Don JamiesonLIVE SHOWS: July 25 - Huntington Beach, CAJuly 26 - Torrance, CA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineoreillyauto.com/adampluto.tvPodcastOneQuo.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jonathan Kite is an American actor, stand-up comedian, and impressionist best known for playing Oleg Golishevsky on the sitcom 2 Broke Girls. He has also built a career through voice acting, television appearances, and live comedy performances, earning recognition for his wide range of celebrity impressions. Check out his website jonathankitecomedy.com for his tour dates. IN THE NEWS: Joe Rogan and JD Vance break down the insane LA election and Gavin Newsom's lies, John Leguizamo says his odyssey in Hollywood has been fighting for Latino representation, Joe Biden announces he has "written a book" about his time as president.FOR MORE WITH JONATHAN KITE:DATES: July 23rd/24/25th-Rosemont, IL-ZaniesWEBSITE: JonathanKiteComedy.comTWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @JonathanKiteFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: July 17 - Austin, TX (2 Shows)July 18 - Austin, TX (2 Shows)July 25 - Huntington Beach, CAJuly 26 - Torrance, CA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/adam . Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Trustpilot rating as of 6/1/2025.HomeServe.com/adamForThePeople.Com/ADAMSHOPIFY.COM/carollaoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvPodcastOneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us Fan MailVictor, Evelyn, and Mark hang out this week to talk about the quarterly meet up at Din Tai Fung Torrance, 3rd spaces, baking cookies, reviewing vaccums, wearing hats backwards, and phrases that can be condescending.
Dave Portnoy is an American entrepreneur, media personality, and founder of Barstool Sports, which he grew from a small Boston sports newspaper into one of the most influential digital sports and entertainment brands in the country. Known for his outspoken personality and viral content, he has also become a prominent figure in sports media, business, and internet culture. Get his new book Cancel Me If You Can out now. IN THE NEWS: California deploys "trash spies" to make sure people are sorting their waste properly, Taco Bell Under Investigation Over Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak, This video from Toronto Police is not an SNL skit. SOMEHOW, IT IS REAL. Some gays are fuming after their gay cruise was denied entry into Turkey & Egypt due to "moral standards." FOR MORE WITH DAVE PORTNOY:BOOK: Cancel Me If You CanOut NowWEBSITE: barstool.com FOR MORE WITH ELISHA KRAUSS:WEBSITE: elishakrauss.comYOUTUBE: Elisha Krauss INSTAGRAM: @elishakrauss TWITTER: @elishakrauss LIVE SHOWS: July 17 - Austin, TX (2 Shows)July 18 - Austin, TX (2 Shows)July 25 - Huntington Beach, CAJuly 26 - Torrance, CA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineLimited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code ADAM at huel.com/ADAM. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!oreillyauto.com/ADAMSimpliSafe.com/ADAMPluto.tvPodcastOnetecovas.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ben Bankas is a Canadian stand-up comedian, podcast host, and political satirist who built his audience with an unapologetically provocative style. He earned widespread attention through viral online clips and independent comedy specials. He also hosts The Bankas Show podcast, where he expands. Known for his politically charged material and outspoken defense of free speech. Check out his new YouTube special, R U MAD?, streaming now on his YouTube channel. IN THE NEWS: Anti-ICE rioters are STORMING SEN. SUSAN COLLINS' OFFICE in Maine after an ICE agent-involved shooting, when a driver tried ramming them to death, Paramount Reportedly Considering Leaving California as State Readies Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Merger — The Hollywood Reporter, Elliot Page is promoting a documentary on the non-binary structure of animals.FOR MORE WITH BEN BANKAS:YOUTUBE SPECIAL: R U MAD?TOUR DATES: Sept 4th/5th-Hollywood Casino-West VirginiaWEBSITE: benbankas.comINSTAGRAM: @benbankas2PODCAST: @bankaspodcastFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH:WEBSITE: RudyPavichComedy.comINSTAGRAM: @Rudy_Pavich PUNCH UP LIVE: https://punchup.live/rudypavichLIVE SHOWS: July 17 - Austin, TX (2 Shows)July 18 - Austin, TX (2 Shows)July 25 - Huntington Beach, CAJuly 26 - Torrance, CA (2 Shows)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHims.com/adamHomeChef.com/ADAMDon't sleep on [@ultrapouches]. New customers get 15% Off with code carolla at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #adoreillyauto.com/ADAMSimpliSafe.com/ADAMPluto.tvPodcastOneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Following John Candy: I Like Me and I Am Patrick Swayze, we're on our third coverage of a documentary, peeps! This time an exploration of the life of not an actor, but an artist. An artist of sportsmanship, former NBA star, Jeremy Lin. It's been over a decade since the film was released, but where has this hometown hero of Kevin's been? It's about time he takes a little journey with Chris and explore why his fellow Southern Californian and Torrance-born son left the NBA, the trials he's faced to make it to one of the most lauded leagues in North America, and leading up to his status during the 2012-2014 era of playing for the Houston Rockets. So if you love sports, especially the NBA, and underdog tales, Chris and Kevin have a lil' treat for y'all! Also, who'd all of you root for during the NBA Finals?? Are you Knicks fans? Spurs? There's no hate here, we welcome you fellow hoop fans, so don't you worry! Email us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. PS-Send us some jerseys! Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you. Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched. Ben, Chris, & Kevin Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/
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What difference can being different make? In this conversation, John Mark and Dr. Gerald Sittser uncover how the early church functioned as a genuine, lived community against the backdrop of the dense and challenging environment of Roman cities, and explore why that counter-cultural life drew people in.This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Stephen from Torrance, California; Jordan from Galena, Ohio; Kathy from Corsicana, Texas; Matthew from Williamsburg, Michigan; and Larry from Bradenton, Florida. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com This special episode is brought to you by our dear friends at Blood Cancer United. An organization very near and dear to me. I'm here to remind you to give to causes that make a difference. You want to help but you don't know where to start? Blood Cancer United is at the top of my list. They are the global leader in helping patients and families with blood cancer, and your dollars fund research, patient support, and advocacy. Please give today here: Thank you for supporting this important mission. Learn more and donate here: https://pages.lls.org/voy/nyc/nyclls26/aposner Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Torrance Hampton and his journey 01:00 Growing up in the DMV with a Secret Service father 02:15 Experiences working with the Bush family and White House 04:39 How career shaped Torrance's perspective on power and influence 07:19 Early career in corporate America and realization of discontent 09:59 Discovering passion and storytelling as a career path 12:02 Recognizing your zone of genius and signals for passion 13:46 Understanding the 'alignment tax' and its organizational costs 16:18 The importance of leadership, culture, and remote work challenges 19:14 The role of AI in enhancing human potential and career development 26:47 Using AI as a thinking partner and tool for growth 34:28 Writing the book 'Genius Factor' and its personal significance 44:34 Living without regrets and defining success 45:53 The future of work, AI, and personal fulfillment 46:29 Closing remarks and call to action
This time, we are back in Torrance for the inaugural MOTUniverse!
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (05.19) – Gary & Shannon break down California’s increasingly chaotic governor and mayoral races before spiraling into perhaps the most Southern California story imaginable: a burned-out Torrance teardown selling for more than a million dollars.• The California governor’s race enters full chaos mode as Gavin Newsom reportedly develops a “break the glass” backup plan while Republicans worry about splitting the vote• Gary & Shannon discuss Steve Hilton’s push for Chad Bianco to exit the race, Xavier Becerra’s surge, Tom Steyer’s spending blitz, and whether Antonio Villaraigosa can realistically position himself as the anti-status quo Democrat• The show also dives into Spencer Pratt’s strange rise as a legitimate mayoral candidate and whether media outlets are trying to force him into a MAGA caricature• Then it’s peak California absurdity after a burned-out Torrance teardown with mold damage and a collapsing roof still sells for more than $1 million• Plus: gym influencers, narcissistic lifting culture, mirror obsession, phone-angle workouts, “eye-masterbation,” and Gary defending shadow-based form checks at the gymSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy just beat Seattle, in Seattle, for the first time in ten years. And to shut them out? To score 20% of the total goals Seattle allowed all year? On this special quick edition of the show, Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter come to you from Absolution Brewing in Torrance to talk about the win over Seattle just minutes after the final whistle. What are the quick takeaways from the biggest win of the year? And what does it say about this Galaxy team on this road trip? Was it successful? Let's talk! -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18, just a few shows past number 1,280! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2026! This is a reminder that we go live twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays at 8 PM on YouTube — and that you can find us conveniently on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Play, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2025 is a great time to start listening!
In episode 248 of the Transition Drill Podcast, explore identity loss, PTSD, addiction, and rebuilding purpose for firefighters, veterans, and first responders navigating the hidden emotional cost of service. You'll hear Frank Park on what happens when the career you fought to earn becomes the thing quietly destroying you, and what it takes to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom.Frank Park's story starts long before the fire service. Growing up in Torrance, California, he struggled with grief, anger, isolation, and rebellion after losing his grandmother at a young age. By high school, he was drinking, smoking, fighting, ditching school, and convinced he was the burden holding his family together. Then came an unexpected turning point through faith, community, and a decision to completely change the trajectory of his life.After turning things around academically, Frank attended University of Southern California with plans to become an attorney. But after realizing corporate office life wasn't for him, he found himself drawn toward the fire service. What followed was years of grinding through EMT work, reserve firefighter shifts, volunteer time, brutal fire academy training, and countless applications across California before finally earning a full-time spot as a firefighter in San Diego County.The episode dives deep into the realities of firefighting culture, old-school mentorship, proving yourself inside tight-knit departments, strike team deployments during major California wildfires, and the mental toll that accumulates from traumatic calls involving children, death, and violence. Frank opens up about the call that changed him, the PTSD symptoms he didn't recognize, and the hidden alcoholism and isolation that nearly consumed him while everyone around him thought he was thriving.What makes this conversation powerful is the second half of Frank's life. He talks openly about surrender, faith, rebuilding his identity outside the badge, and transitioning into entrepreneurship as the CEO of El Horno Chimi. This is a conversation about purpose, masculinity, trauma, accountability, and learning how to live after the uniform comes off.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10
Learn more about the Torrance gun shop where the alleged White House Correspondent’s Dinner shooter bought his gun. Kamala Harris endorsed L.A. Mayor Karen Bass's reelection today. The city of L.A. is hosting free, BYOB watch parties for the World Cup. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
_getting tired of the same old boring news about politics? Well here is a fun escape where we keep you informed - real talk in real time! Listen in as we discuss "politricks" _ *Episode 173: Politricks * WAR - in Iran 25+ billion in the hole Voting Rights Act - Section 2 gutted On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais, effectively gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) by severely weakening protections against racial gerrymandering and discriminatory voting maps. The decision mandates a higher burden of proof for voting discrimination, making it harder to challenge maps. White House Press Correspondents Dinner Background: Allen is a resident of Torrance, California, described as a tutor and computer programmer who worked for C2 Education. He holds a master's degree in computer science from California State University-Dominguez Hills. Actions: He is accused of attempting to breach a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton hotel on April 25, 2026, while armed. Weapons: Authorities recovered a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun, a Rock Island Armory 1911 .38-caliber pistol, and three knives. Premeditation: Investigators found that Allen traveled by train from Los Angeles to Washington D.C., checking into the hotel on April 24. Minutes before the attack, he sent a note to his family outlining his intent to target administration officials. Was this staged? Inconsistencies in CCTV footage appear tampered. Trump Ballroom June Primary election Scientists Missing - almost 10 came up missing doing research for extraterrestrial, prestigious people don't want it exposed
Host Radell Lewis breaks down the most consequential week in American politics in 2026 on this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, the nonpartisan show built on political solutions without political bias. We open with the assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner, where 31 year old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California breached a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives. We walk through the manifesto, the Caltech background, the donation history, the Karoline Leavitt shots fired in the room misinformation cycle, and how MAGA immediately weaponized the attack to push Trump's $400 million East Wing ballroom.From there we get into the Supreme Court's 6 to 3 Louisiana v. Callais ruling that Justice Kagan called all but a dead letter for Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the Florida House and Senate ramming through Governor DeSantis's mid decade gerrymander to flip the state's delegation to a 24 to 4 Republican advantage, the end of the longest DHS shutdown in American history with ICE and Border Patrol still excluded from the funding bill, the Justice Department's expansion of federal execution methods to firing squads, electrocution, and gas asphyxiation, and the firing of every sitting member of the National Science Board.We cover the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz blockade driving gas prices to $4.39 a gallon, Iran's 14 point ceasefire proposal, and the $25 billion munitions price tag. The Breakdown segment unpacks the Thales 2026 Bad Bot Report showing AI driven attacks jumping from 2 million to 25 million per day, the New York Times investigation into Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's $1.4 billion Syrian luxury resort joint venture with the Khayyat brothers tied to the repeal of the Caesar Act, the Pew poll showing 62% of Americans disapprove of Trump's Iran handling, and the electricity gap reshaping every household budget. We close with ten reasons the world is still moving forward, from the FDA approval of Otarmeni gene therapy that restores hearing in deaf children to the first ever Earthset video captured by Artemis II.Subscribe and rate the show five stars on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Visit purplepoliticalbreakdown.com for show notes and source links.Keywords: Trump assassination attempt, White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, Voting Rights Act, Louisiana v. Callais, Section 2, Florida redistricting, DeSantis gerrymander, DHS shutdown, ICE funding, Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, Operation Epic Fury, Iran ceasefire, federal death penalty, firing squad, National Science Board, Elon Musk OpenAI trial, Sam Altman, Section 232 tariffs, Trump Syria corruption, Jared Kushner, Khayyat brothers, AI bot attacks, Pew Iran poll, Otarmeni gene therapy, Earthset, midterm 2026, nonpartisan podcast, Radell Lewis.Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. 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We discuss the bizarre manifesto of Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, Calif. Music by Metalachi. Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.org Follow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCA Show Notes: Hightower agrees to buy $9.5bn practice The Bahnsen Group A May Day Push to ‘Shut It Down' Takes Shape Across the Country Read Here: The full manifesto by accused shooter at White House Correspondents' Dinner The pile-on that wasn't Anti-Billionaire ‘OUR REVOLUTION' Endorses Billionaire Steyer for Gov California Voter ID Measure Qualifies For November Ballot ‘A betrayal:' California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally Governor Newsom launches first new conservancy in 15 years to accelerate progress at the Salton Sea Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea | KQED Truly CA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A California man is charged with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States — and his own family had already raised concerns with local police before he boarded a train to Washington DC.Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, rushed a Secret Service checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives. He was charged Monday with attempted assassination of the President. He passed every California background check. He bought his guns legally. His family tried to sound the alarm.California has red flag laws specifically designed for situations like this. Tonight we ask whether the system worked — and what Californians deserve to know.Then: six candidates debated for Governor of California last week. We pull the clips worth watching — who gave Newsom an A on homelessness, who said "you hear rumors" when asked about a colleague accused of assault, and where the race actually stands six weeks before the June 2 primary.Are you a Californian who feels isolated and alone in your political views in a deep blue state? Feel like you can't talk about insane taxes, an overbearing government, and radical social experiments without getting a side eye? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast, the most trusted podcast on all things California politics.Original air date 4.28.26*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*Check out our full site for more information about the show at www.californiaunderground.liveJoin the Members Only California Underground Telegram —> https://im.page/7c0306da For more in depth California political news coverage, make sure to subscribe to our Substack at https://caunderground.substack.com Check out our sponsor for this episode, StopBox, by going to www.stopbox.com/californiaunderground to get 10% off your orderFollow California Underground on Social Media Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground X: https://twitter.com/CAUndergoundTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@californiaunderground?_t=8o6HWHcJ1CM&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Read about our Privacy Policy: https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/
The parent company of the satirical publication The Onion has a deal to take control of Infowars, the conspiracist media machine built by Alex Jones for the past 26 years. It is a proposed six-month licensing arrangement, pending approval from a Texas judge, with an option to renew. That is expected to be approved this Thursday, April 30th. Travis and Jake speak to former NBC News reporter and The Onion CEO Ben Collins about the deal, the new creative vision for Infowars, what it means to Sandy Hook parents who were victimized by Jones, and comedian Tim Heidecker's role as creative director for the venture. Before that, Julian joins us to unpack theories related to Cole Tomas Allen, the Torrance man who was charged with attempting to assassinate the president after attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The Onion Print Edition https://membership.theonion.com/ Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: https://www.patreon.com/qaa Check out our new podcast series network Cursed Media! Spectral Voyager Season 2 is releasing now! Binge the entirety of Truly Tradly Deeply by Annie Kelly and Megan Kelly as well as Science in Transition by Liv Agar and Spencer Barrows: https://cursedmedia.net Produced by Liv Agar & Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (https://instagram.com/theyylivve / https://sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (https://pedrocorrea.com) https://qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast. Did a Time Traveling Superintelligent AI Try to Warn About White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting? An Investigation https://www.404media.co/did-a-time-traveling-superintelligent-ai-try-to-warn-about-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-an-investigation/
What a week—and what a podcast we have for you.On the Ann and Phelim Scoop, we bring you exclusive details about the life and home of would-be Trump assassin Cole Allen. We were at his house in Torrance, CA before law enforcement and have exclusive footage. Watch the podcast to find out what shaped the mind of the latest would-be presidential assassin (mostly leftism and media lies).You can also read about what made this man a killer in our latest Substack. It's packed with exclusive details you won't want to miss.Phelim also breaks down why this week's assassination attempt—yes, what a crazy phrase that is—revealed yet again the rot in the U.S. Secret Service. We also reveal how a similar past attempt involving a hotel, a bathtub, and an Iron Lady should have put the Secret Service on high alert. Maybe they were too busy pushing diversity among the ranks?Is Darwinism dead? And what will replace it?We interview a leading scientist about the decline of Darwin's theory of evolution and what scientists now believe about the actual origins of life. It's all featured in the new documentary The Story of Everything. Watch the podcast to learn more.This documentary hits theaters tomorrow so get your tickets through the link below.Europe is a cesspit of antisemitism.As I write this, two Jewish people have been stabbed in London. By common agreement, my home country of Ireland is the most antisemitic in Europe.This only makes us more determined than ever to bring October 7 — the play — to Ireland. We've been censored and banned, but we are determined to persevere.Now we need your help.Please go to the link below to donate to make sure we can fight those who want to ban the truth. And as you can see, our original reporting is top-notch. To be the first to know when our stories break, please consider subscribing to our Stories.io Substack (linked below), where you can get our content beyond the weekly show.Please like and subscribe wherever you get our content. We love hearing from you so please leave a comment as well and you may get a shoutout on the show.
The sanctuary of the "Nerd Prom" was shattered on Saturday night, April 25, 2026, when a gunman stormed the security checkpoint of the White House Correspondents' Dinner. In this episode of Chaos Culture Radio, we analyze the chilling details of the attempted assassination of President Trump and the federal charges now facing the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen. We're breaking down the full investigation:The Suspect: Who is Cole Tomas Allen? We look into his background as a Caltech graduate and "Teacher of the Month" from Torrance, California, and his transition into a radicalized "lone wolf."The "Manifesto" Email: Analyzing the email Allen sent just minutes before the attack, where he apologized to his family and signed off as the "Friendly Federal Assassin."The 3,000-Mile Journey: Following his train route from Los Angeles to D.C. and his three-night stay at the Washington Hilton leading up to the dinner.The Breach: A play-by-play of the 8:40 PM attack, where Allen allegedly sprinted through magnetometers with a 12-gauge shotgun and a .38 caliber pistol.The Heroism: The story of the Secret Service officer who took a bullet to his vest but managed to return fire and neutralize the threat before Allen reached the ballroom.The Charges: Explaining the three federal counts filed by the DOJ, including Attempted Assassination of the President, and why U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says more charges are coming.Episode Quote: "Violence is never an acceptable means of expressing political dissent." — FBI Director Kash Patel on the federal arraignment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
Dr. Carole Lieberman digs into the latest would-be assassin, the Teacher of the Month from Torrance, and what do you do when a lot of half the nation is bat-guano crazy?
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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Episode Summary: Join host Josh Ochs on the SmartSocial.com Podcast as he talks with Torrance Lewis, Assistant Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Massachusetts, serving about 1,000 students across two campuses, including a school on Hanscom Air Force Base. They dig into the digital issues showing up across K–12 right now, from phone addiction, sleep deprivation, cyberbullying, and FOMO to viral trends and the way algorithms can pull kids into unhealthy rabbit holes. Lewis explains why families and schools need a developmental lens, setting early boundaries and gradually releasing independence instead of handing kids sudden, unrestricted access, including what he calls “potted plant parenting.” The conversation also covers red flags for dangerous strangers online, plus how to approach AI in education with digital literacy, ethics, and guardrails that protect students' human skills while helping teachers work more efficiently. Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vip District Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partner Download the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownload Learn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/ View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/ The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™
//The Wire//2300Z April 28, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: WAR IN LEBANON CONTINUES DESPITE CEASEFIRE. PIRACY ACTIVITY COMPLICATES MERCHANT TRAFFIC IN THE GULF OF ADEN, THREAT LEVEL ELEVATED. SOMALI DAYCARES RAIDED IN MINNEAPOLIS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Lebanon: The war continues as before, with Hezbollah conducting FPV drone strikes on Israeli armor, which are continuing their clearance operations in southern Lebanon.Analyst Comment: The ceasefire between these two belligerents being such a sticking point with the Iranian talks has not really resulted in a cessation of the war. At best, the Israelis have slowed down the bombing within downtown Beirut, but otherwise this war continues on.Red Sea/HOA: As the tenuous situation continues in the Persian Gulf, the Somalis have begun to increase hijacking attempts targeting commercial vessels in the vicinity of the Gulf of Aden. Last week, Somali pirates boarded and hijacked an unidentified tanker vessel, directing the vessel to Somalia's territorial waters. Overnight, another hijacking was reported as the M/V SWARD was hijacked in a similar manner, with the vessel being taken to the pirate strongholds along the eastern coast of the country. After these two hijacking incidents, another piracy attempt was reported today, to the east, farther off the coast. Separately, a local Somali fishing boat was hijacked by Somali pirates last week, and an attempted boarding was reported in the same area.Analyst Comment: Piracy activity in the Gulf of Aden has been a mainstay for decades. However, now that many shipping routes are skewed due to the Gulf War, piracy activity has increased over the past few weeks. Two successful hijackings and several other attempted hijacking operations taking place within just a few days is noteworthy, especially for the companies attempting to adjust to the radical changes to maritime shipping brought on by the war. As a result the UKMTO has elevated the threat to SUBSTANTIAL for the Somali Basin and the Somali Coast.-HomeFront-Minnesota: This morning the FBI conducted raids at several Somali daycare facilities in Minneapolis, many of which were at the center of previous fraud scandals. The Quality Learing Center was among the list of sites where evidence was collected, and around a dozen facilities in total were the target of the raids. The city of Minneapolis was not a part of the raid, and went out of their way to distance themselves from the federal investigations into these facilities.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Not many details have emerged regarding the Washington Hilton assassination attempt, beyond what was immediately published the day of the shooting. The shooter's home in Torrance, California was raided on Sunday, but no disclosures have been made regarding whether or not anything was found. One of the major intelligence gaps (at least in the public sphere) is whether or not the suspect was communicating with anyone else before the attack. Some indications are present that he was talking to family members (who knew he possessed violent intent), but it is not known if the suspect was coordinating or communicating with anyone online, specifically to plan the attack. Most of the high-profile targeting efforts observed over the past few years (not just the Trump assassination attempts, but the Kirk assassination and the sniper attacks on ICE facilities) have involved the shooters having an extensive online presence, which in most cases indicated some level of communication with others. In this case, Allen survived the attack, so his testimony is at least available, and more time will be needed to determine if anyone else was involved in the planning phases of the attack.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground
It's Tuesday, April 28th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed India: 12th worst persecutor of Christians worldwide India is the twelfth worst persecutor of Christians in the world on the Open Doors World Watch List. It's largely due to the shift brought about by the joint efforts of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh organization and the BJP political party in that country. But now, the RSS General Secretary told the Hudson Institute last week, that this is a misconception. However, the Religious Liberty Commission of the Evangelical Fellowship of India reports 747 incidents of vandalisms, beatings, false arrests, church burnings, and at least one murder in 2025. This follows a rash of anti-conversion laws brought on by the ruling political parties. In November 2025, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a report recommending that India be placed on the list of Countries of Particular Concern. The report noted that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party came into power 12 years ago. … India has “enforced policies that closely align with Hindutva ideology, [a political ideology establishing Hindu dominance which leads to] discriminating and disenfranchising members of India's religious minority communities.” British suicide bill failed to pass Good news! A controversial suicide bill has failed to pass the United Kingdom Parliament. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill did not receive the support necessary to pass the House of Lords, even though it had passed the House of Commons last year. The proposed law would have granted a supposed “right” for those expected to die within six months to kill themselves. Proverbs 8:36 speaks of the wisdom of God in these words: “But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul; All those who hate me love death.” Russia killed seven in two Ukrainian cities Still no end in sight for Russia's four-year war on Ukraine. Russia continued to barrage the Ukrainian cities of Dnipro and Odessa over the weekend. The BBC reports seven people were killed. Third assassination attempt on President Trump A would-be assassin, Cole Tomas Allen, got very close to the President of the United States Saturday night. Just the day before President Trump was scheduled to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner, Allen, a teacher and mechanical engineer, checked into the hotel armed with guns. At 8:30pm ET, he approached the stairway leading up to the ballroom where the president was sitting, and fired shots at security, when he was taken down by the Secret Service, reports NBC News. Authorities said an officer wearing a bullet-resistant vest was shot in the chest and is expected to recover. Allen said, “I experience rage thinking about everything this administration has done.” In 2024, according to the Federal Election Commission filings, Allen donated $25 to ActBlue with the memo “Earmarked for Harris for President,” noted JustTheNews.com. The two other would-be assassins of President Trump include 20-year-old Thomas Crooks on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania, who was killed by the Secret Service at a campaign rally and 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh on September 15, 2024 at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Routh was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Trump would-be assassin's motive Jeannine Pirro, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, addressed Cole Tomas Allen's motive. PIRRO: “Make no mistake. This was an attempted assassination of the President of the United States, with the defendant making clear what his intent was. And that intent was to bring down as many of the high-ranking cabinet officials as he could.” According to the New York Post, Allen was charged on Monday with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump — as officials revealed the Secret Service fired at him five times before taking him down. Karoline Leavitt: Trump's calm in chaos was “remarkable to witness” On April 27th, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared her unique perspective on the latest assassination attempt. LEAVITT: “I was seated next to President Trump and the First Lady when the shots were fired before Secret Service swiftly moved us to safety backstage. “The President's calm in the face of chaos while yet another individual was trying to take his life was really remarkable to witness. And it's something I will never forget. President Trump is fearless because he loves this country. And he is willing to put his own life on the line to deliver on the promises that he made to the American public who elected him here into the highest office in the land. … “We should not live in a country where such constant fear of political violence permeates our society every single day. Debating, peaceful protesting and voting are how we need to settle disagreements, not bullets.” The would-be assassin's connection to Christianity Cole Tomas Allen's father is reportedly an elder at Grace United Reformed Church in Torrance, California, affiliated with the United Reformed Churches of America. Allen's social media account listed his association with a Christian Fellowship group at CalTech. And his published manifesto included a note of gratitude to “his family, both personal and church, for your love over these 31 years.” Plus, the manifesto included a convoluted sort of biblical apologetic for his actions. The Wall Street Journal has also reported that Allen had coordinated a group meeting for “Bible study, prayer, food, and fellowship.” America's drought and its impact on cattle The United States is still facing its most severe drought in recorded history, dating back into the 19th century. About 90% of Oklahoma and Nebraska are feeling the brunt of our national drought. Half of Nebraska is under extreme conditions. And 99.97% of Kentucky is under drought conditions. Colorado, Georgia, and Florida have also been hit hard. The drought is impacting cattle availability. The Untired States cattle herd has diminished to its lowest numbers in history, dropping to 86.2 million this year. That's down from 115 million cattle in 1981. Cattle availability has dropped from half a cow per person to a quarter of a cow per person this year. That's liable to go quite a bit lower this year, as a result of the drought across western states. Deuteronomy 28:15, 18-19 encourages nations to obey God's laws. It says, “But it shall come to pass, if you do not obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments and His statutes which I command you today, that all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: Cursed shall be the fruit of your body and the produce of your land, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. Cursed shall you be when you come in, and cursed shall you be when you go out.” African countries impacted by drought In related news, other nations facing severe drought conditions, in six out of the last seven years, included Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Niger, and Zimbabwe. These areas of Africa are about to tip into severe famine and mass starvation. Kenyan breaks 2-hour marathon record And finally, a son of a Kenyan farmer has broken the 2-hour barrier for the marathon, for the first time in human history, reports the Associated Press. Sabastian Sawe finished the London Marathon over the weekend in the record time of 1:59:30. That's 65 seconds faster than the last official record set three years ago. Actually, another African from Ethiopia also broke the previous record, finishing 11 seconds behind Sawe. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, April 28th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
In the wake of the devastating January 2025 fires, the architectural community in Southern California is facing a reckoning. The conversation at the recent panel I hosted at Ganahl Lumber in Torrance made one thing clear: the old metrics of “durability” are no longer enough. The industry is moving toward a philosophy of resilience. For Anthony Poon of Poon Design and Ben Ballentine of Ballaetine Architects, the challenge lies in balancing this need for hardened structures with the fundamental human desire for beauty and light. As Poon noted, a building could be made entirely fireproof, but if it ends up looking like a “bomb shelter,” the architecture has failed its purpose. The goal is now “kinetic” and “resourceful” design—structures that don’t just survive a disaster but facilitate the recovery of the families within them. The panel also addressed the friction between rapid rebuilding and thoughtful design. With developers racing to fill the housing shortage by “plopping down” identical units, Luis Murillo of LMG Architecture Studio raised concerns about the loss of neighborhood character. Meanwhile, Jay Williams of TimberTech highlighted how material science—blending the aesthetics of natural wood with the fire-rated performance of advanced PVC and fiber cement—is bridging the gap between safety and style. Ultimately, the consensus was that technology, from AI-driven detailing to digital twin visualizations, is shrinking the production timeline but cannot replace the human element. The architect’s role is evolving from a pure designer into a “civic leader” and “marriage counselor,” navigating a world where clients are armed with TikTok-sourced ideas and a desperate need for a sense of home in an increasingly volatile environment. Key Concepts Resilience vs. Strength: The shift from making buildings “unbreakable” to making them “recoverable” and resourceful after a cataclysm. The “Bomb Shelter” Dilemma: The struggle to meet strict fire and safety codes (like hardening the building envelope) without sacrificing natural light and aesthetic appeal. Material Science Innovation: The rise of high-performance composites (James Hardie/TimberTech) that offer Class A fire ratings while mimicking the warmth of natural materials. Architectural Accountability: The increasing need for architects to provide highly specific, litigious-level detailing due to shifting contractor liabilities. The AI Influence: How AI is revolutionizing visualization and R&D, while simultaneously creating “educated but misinformed” clients. Rebuilding Ethics: The tension between the speed of rebuilding in burn areas and the opportunity to rethink density and multifamily housing.
C dans l'air l'invité du 27 avril avec Pascal Bitot-Panelli, ancien commandant du service de protection des hautes personnalités, membre fondateur du GSPRP, groupe de sécurité et de protection rapprochée privée. Il a commandé des groupes opérationnels de protection de ministres, et été responsable de l'organisation des voyages à l'étranger du Président de la République, en particulier de Nicolas Sarkozy. Il dirige désormais une société de sécurité privée. Deux jours après qu'un suspect a ouvert le feu après avoir réussi à passer le périmètre de sécurité du dîner de gala des correspondants de la Maison Blanche, ce samedi 25 avril en présence de Donald Trump, une question s'est posée sur le rôle du Secret service: y a-t-il eu une faille dans la sécurité ? Sur les images de vidéosurveillance, le suspect, un homme de 31 ans identifié comme étant Cole Tomas Allen, un homme originaire de Torrance en Californie, a été filmé arme à la main en train de courir en forçant le contrôle des agents du service de protection du président américain, avant que ces derniers ne braquent leurs armes. Prise de vitesse, la sécurité se lance à sa poursuite. Dans le hall, des coups de feu sont tirés. Le suspect est arrêté. Les autorités américaines l'assurent: non la sécurité du président américain n'a pas été compromise. D'autres experts assurent qu'une catastrophe a pourtant bel et bien été évitée de justesse. Alors y'a-t-il eu des manquements de sécurité samedi soir ? Et comment sont protégées les personnalités et les chefs d'Etat ?
Từ một gia sư mẫu mực tại Torrance đến nghi phạm ám sát chấn động Hoa Kỳ, hành trình của Cole Tomas Allen là lời cảnh báo về sự cực đoan hóa đáng sợ trong kỷ nguyên số. Phía sau những trận chiến khốc liệt trên game là một "vực thẳm" nộ khí chính trị được nuôi dưỡng qua hàng ngàn bài đăng mạng xã hội. Điều gì đã biến một trí thức trẻ thành kẻ cầm súng nhắm vào người đứng đầu chính phủ?
Shots rang out Saturday night at the Washington Hilton as a gunman attempted to crash the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The alleged attacker, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California, was neutralized by Secret Service as he approached a security perimeter located just levels away from President Trump and the First Lady. FOX News Audio White House Correspondent Jared Halpern attended the dinner and joins the Rundown to recap the chaotic moments, the rapid law enforcement response, and the looming questions regarding security protocols at high-profile Washington events. The integration of artificial intelligence remains a polarizing topic, especially regarding its use in the classroom and how best to prepare children for how it may change our society. Mackenzie Price is a co-founder of Alpha School, which utilizes adaptive AI to provide students with a personalized education. She joins the Rundown to explain her learning model and how moving away from traditional teaching methods and incorporating AI—allows her students to excel. PLUS, commentary by Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a former senior White House aide. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 3 (04.27) – New details, mounting questions, and a late shift that lightens the mood… slightly.• #WhatsHappening → first mugshot released, court timeline set, and new details on how the WHCD suspect got as far as he did• Close call → Secret Service agent struck but saved by a vest as the situation escalated• LAPD fallout → botched fireworks detonation raises more questions than answers• #SWAMPWATCH → Iran tensions continue as President Trump shifts strategy and calls leadership back to the table• Global uncertainty → mixed signals on negotiations and what comes next• On-the-ground reporting → Fox 11’s Matthew Sedor joins live from the suspect’s Torrance home with the latest• Late pivot → record-breaking Boston Marathon time sparks debate → is it the athlete… or the shoes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WHCD Shooting: Cole Allen, 31, from Torrance, California is the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect is in custody as authorities are continuing to investigate a motive for the shooting. President Donald Trump was whisked away from the Washington Hilton Hotel by the Secret Service along with First Lady Melania Trump and other high-level cabinet officials. (FOX NEWS) Calls for WH Ballroom: Security at the Washington Hilton is called into question after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. Sen. John Fetterman and others call for the White House ballroom to be completed. Trump Administration Chivalry: Larry and Bethany Trump, Stephen Miller, Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio for how they protected and took care of their wives throughout the WHCD shooting incident. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The man accused of shooting a U.S. Secret Service agent as he tried to breach security at a Washington dinner where President Donald Trump was present is expected in court on Monday to face criminal charges. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, is scheduled to make his first appearance in Washington federal court, two days after authorities said they foiled an attack at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.Tech giants Elon Musk and Sam Altman are facing each other in court on Monday. Musk is suing the maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, and its leaders, including CEO Sam Altman. Musk says he was deceived by the executives when OpenAI became a for-profit operation, after originally billing itself as a nonprofit mission. OpenAI's lawyers counter that Musk is motivated by a compulsion to control OpenAI and prop up his own AI lab xAI, which he founded in 2023 shortly after OpenAI launched ChatGPT and sparked the AI boom.
Folks in Torrance are stunned after a man from their neighborhood is accused in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Organizers of California's proposed Billionaire's Tax says they have enough signatures to get it on the ballot. And we're tracking the money in the LA Mayor's race. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
On today's episode, we discuss the security breach at the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner, where 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen from Torrance, California, breached a checkpoint at the Washington Hilton and attempted to reach Trump administration officials. The highly educated mechanical engineer, who held degrees from Caltech, managed to run past security with multiple weapons and fired shots that struck a Secret Service agent's bulletproof vest before being tackled and arrested. We explore Allen's manifesto targeting the Trump administration, his sister's last-minute warning to authorities, and the surprisingly lax security that allowed him to check weapons into the hotel—the same location where President Reagan was shot in 1981. The hosts also examine the political implications, discussing how both sides might weaponize this incident and the broader concerns about escalating political violence in America. Don't miss it!
The suspect in Saturday night's White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old teacher and tutor from Torrance, California. Allen, who was arrested at the scene after shooting a Secret Service agent (who survived due to a vest), reportedly targeted the event with a "manifesto" expressing intent to attack the Trump administration. The BIG question right now: How did he get so close to all these high-ranking government officials? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When gunshots were heard from inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night, attendees weren't sure what was happening or if they were in danger. It soon emerged that suspected gunman Cole Tomas Allen, 31 of Torrance, California had been arrested by security officials. Allen was armed with knives, a shotgun and a handgun at the time of arrest. Sitting at his table inside the lavish room as the events unfolded was the Guardian's Washington DC bureau chief David Smith. He spoke to Nour Haydar about what is known about the alleged gunman's motivations, the panic inside the room when the shots were fired and what questions are being asked about the event's security protocols.
Shots rang out Saturday night at the Washington Hilton as a gunman attempted to crash the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The alleged attacker, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California, was neutralized by Secret Service as he approached a security perimeter located just levels away from President Trump and the First Lady. FOX News Audio White House Correspondent Jared Halpern attended the dinner and joins the Rundown to recap the chaotic moments, the rapid law enforcement response, and the looming questions regarding security protocols at high-profile Washington events. The integration of artificial intelligence remains a polarizing topic, especially regarding its use in the classroom and how best to prepare children for how it may change our society. Mackenzie Price is a co-founder of Alpha School, which utilizes adaptive AI to provide students with a personalized education. She joins the Rundown to explain her learning model and how moving away from traditional teaching methods and incorporating AI—allows her students to excel. PLUS, commentary by Tevi Troy, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute and a former senior White House aide. PHOTO CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join us as this Sunday, Pastor Mike Dsane, lead pastor at King's Harbor Church in Torrance, CA delivers the word from Matthew 26. Pastor Dsane navigates prayer and how we as Christians ought to confess our dependence on God.
4.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Charges Dropped in Christopher Mitchell Killing. RFK Jr Confronted. Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling A Los Angeles County judge has formally dismissed voluntary manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers involved in the 2018 shooting death of a Black man, Christopher DeAndre Mitchell. I will speak with the family's attorney and an activist about how the judge's decision is affecting the community. We will continue our discussion of mental health in the Black community and speak with an expert about coping with grief. In tonight's Crockett Chronicles, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett delivers a direct response to the ongoing debate surrounding sanctuary policies, shifting the focus from local politics to federal responsibility and accountability. A jury has found that Ticketmaster and Live Nation operated an anticompetitive monopoly over large concert venues. Morgan Harper will explain how this verdict will impact your wallet. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. loses his composure when Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell reminds him just how unqualified he is for his position. And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network segment, we'll showcase loungewear for women who desire the unmistakable feeling of luxury and style.Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Adapting EMDR for Neurodivergent Clients: Parts Work, Attunement, and Affirming Trauma Therapy, An Interview with Cathy Hanville and Christine MacInnis Curt and Katie talk with Cathy Hanville and Christine MacInnis about how to adapt EMDR for autistic and ADHD clients with more flexibility, safety, and affirming care. They explore why standard protocols can miss important client needs, how parts work can support trauma treatment, and what therapists should consider when working with neurodivergent clients whose trauma is tied to masking, chronic correction, social rejection, and being misunderstood. In this episode, we talk about: Why EMDR often needs adaptation across all eight phases How parts work can support neurodivergent clients in trauma treatment The impact of masking, correction, and misunderstanding as trauma Sensory, communication, and processing differences therapists need to consider Moving away from compliance-based care toward attunement and collaboration About the guests Christine MacInnis, MSed, MS, LMFT owns Transcends Family Therapy in Torrance, California, specializing in neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed care. She is additionally licensed in Arizona and Ohio, is an EMDRIA-approved consultant, and provides advanced training on neurodiversity-affirming EMDR, ADHD, and autism. Learn more at www.transcendstherapy.com. Cathy Hanville, LCSW (They/She) is a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania and California, an EMDRIA-approved consultant, and a continuing education provider. They help therapists identify blind spots so they can provide gender- and neurodiversity-affirming care. Learn more at www.cathyhanville.com. Cathy and Christine are under contract with Norton Publishing to write Neurodivergent Paths to Healing: Affirming EMDR and Parts Work for Autistic and ADHD Clients, expected in early 2027. Key takeaways Therapists often need to adapt EMDR for every client, not just neurodivergent clients Neurodivergent-affirming EMDR requires flexibility, collaboration, and sensory awareness Parts work can help therapists better understand protection, shame, and responses often mislabeled as resistance Many neurodivergent clients carry trauma tied to masking, chronic correction, and social rejection Full show notes and transcript: https://mtsgpodcast.com Join our community Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Podcast Homepage: https://mtsgpodcast.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/
What does the kingdom of God actually look like? John Mark walks through Isaiah's prophetic vision of the Messiah and the coming Kingdom of God, then explores its fulfillment in Jesus's ministry and parables. He leaves us by challenging us with Jesus's words to "seek first the Kingdom" in a culture full of competing visions of the good life.Key Scripture Passages: Isaiah 10v33-11v9; Luke 3v21-22; Mark 1v1-3, 14-15; Mark 4v30-34; Matthew 6v21, 31-33This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Julie from Canton, North Carolina; Barbara Gail from Nicholasville, Kentucky; Michaela from Torrance, California; Christian from Arden, North Carolina; and Jennifer from Holland, Michigan. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Joyce Manor is a three-piece punk band out of Torrance, California. They just released their 7th album, I Used To Go To This Bar. Barry Johnson, Chase Knobbe, and Matt Ebert from Joyce Manor talk with Bullseye about growing up together in the SoCal punk music scene, touring as a small act before the internet, and constantly being labeled as “all grown up,” despite being in their late 30s.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy