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Tiempos Modernos con Vórtice Cero, Señor Torrance, Amistat, Nita, Amor Líquido, Niños Raros, María de Juan, EzEzEz, Alba Reche y Fernando Acevedo 'Acevedismos'. Larga vida a la música.
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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.
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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. 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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
An old ABC‑LA interview from 2017 has resurfaced after investigators identified a Torrance, California man as the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. The video shows Cole Allen, then a CalTech student, promoting a wheelchair‑safety invention—years before authorities say he charged past security and opened fire, prompting a rapid Secret Service response that protected top officials. KCRA fact‑checks viral claims and misinformation that spread after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, clarifying what actually happened and what did not. Authorities say the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, fired shots outside the ballroom, not inside it, and was quickly subdued by the Secret Service—with one agent injured but protected by a bulletproof vest. The report debunks false online rumors, confirms the key facts of the attack, and underscores how quickly misinformation filled gaps in the chaotic moments after the security breach. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) The man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Dinner spent years quietly acquiring his arsenal, purchasing a shotgun from a Torrance, California, firearms dealer eight months before the attack and a semi-automatic pistol two years earlier, according to a law enforcement intelligence profile reviewed by Bloomberg. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, bought a Maverick 12-gauge pump-action shotgun from Turner’s Outdoorsman in Torrance in August 2025 and an Armscor semi-automatic pistol from CAP Tactical Firearms in Lawndale in October 2023, the profile shows.2) Oil rose after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, leaving the Strait of Hormuz almost impassable and prolonging the supply disruption that has roiled global markets. Brent climbed as much as 3% to $108.50 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate advanced toward $97, before giving up some gains after Axios reported Tehran offered the US a fresh proposal to open the strait. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump canceled a planned trip by his top envoys to Pakistan, which is mediating talks, while Iran said it won’t negotiate if it’s being threatened.3) To say the special relationship is going through a rough patch ahead of King Charles III’s visit would be an exercise in British understatement. The 77-year-old monarch will arrive in Washington on Monday with ties between the UK and the US at their lowest point since the Suez Crisis in the 1950s. While President Donald Trump often praises Charles as a “fantastic man,” he’s been heaping scorn on the country’s elected prime minister, mocking Keir Starmer as weak and unreliable for refusing to join America’s initial strikes on IranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
An old ABC‑LA interview from 2017 has resurfaced after investigators identified a Torrance, California man as the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. The video shows Cole Allen, then a CalTech student, promoting a wheelchair‑safety invention—years before authorities say he charged past security and opened fire, prompting a rapid Secret Service response that protected top officials. KCRA fact‑checks viral claims and misinformation that spread after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, clarifying what actually happened and what did not. Authorities say the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, fired shots outside the ballroom, not inside it, and was quickly subdued by the Secret Service—with one agent injured but protected by a bulletproof vest. The report debunks false online rumors, confirms the key facts of the attack, and underscores how quickly misinformation filled gaps in the chaotic moments after the security breach. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
A Los Angeles County judge has dismissed an indictment against two Torrance police officers who had been charged with voluntary manslaughter in the 2018 fatal shooting of 23-year-old Christopher Deandre Mitchell. We speak with Sheila Bates, Policy Coordinator at Black Lives Matter Grassroots. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Charges Dropped Against Torrance Police Killers of Christopher Deandre Mitchell w/ Sheila Bates from BLM Grassroots appeared first on KPFA.
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/
In this episode, I'm joined by two of my best friends, Sam Warner and Ashley Chaney, for a lively, honest conversation about the April 18 Sweat, Stillness and Feel event in Torrance, California.What starts as a chat about the event quickly turns into something bigger, why midlife can feel so confusing, why so many women are stuck in survival mode, and why being in the right room with the right people can be deeply healing.We talk about emotional safety, nervous system regulation, movement, music, journaling, and the power of being seen without having to perform. This one is warm, funny, and full of heart, with real reminders that healing does not have to be dramatic to be meaningful.Sometimes it starts with simply being in a space where you can breathe, feel, and know you are not the only one carrying hard things.Highlights:(02:50) - What this event is really creating for women in midlife(05:00) - Why female community can lower stress and open the door to healing(07:50) - The truth, you cannot outrun yourself, even with a whole new postcode(10:00) - Why this is not about transformation, but remembering what you can hold(15:00) - What it means to feel everything instead of shutting down(20:53) - What the day will actually look like, from movement to stillness to feelingConnect with Sam and Ashley:https://www.instagram.com/samanthakwarner?igsh=MW5tczhsYnBqbnpwbw==https://www.instagram.com/ashleykrousechaney?igsh=YW52MzM1dTV3bThpQualia Mind - click hereCoupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)Visit Nicole's on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.comGrab Nicole's bestselling children's book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio
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.
Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 3 (3.25) Tim Conway Jr. covers L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’s plan to replace city streetlights with solar-powered lights, while also digging into the growing battle over California’s proposed billionaire tax as some of the state’s wealthiest residents push an alternative ballot measure. Then, Tim looks at the surprising return of rain to Southern California, rising egg prices, and soaring Easter chocolate costs, along with the debate over Ruth’s Chris Steak House and whether its dress code still makes sense. Later, Tim talks about why “Opening Day” is a phrase almost entirely owned by Major League Baseball, the Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold in Torrance, concern from Monrovia business owners after the sudden closure of LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, the death of “Wild Thing” songwriter Chip Taylor at 86, and how zip codes can have a major impact on life expectancy. #TimConwayJr #KarenBass #LosAngeles #SolarLights #CaliforniaPolitics #BillionaireTax #SoCalRain #EggPrices #EasterChocolate #RuthsChris #OpeningDay #MLB #MegaMillions #Torrance #Monrovia #ChipTaylor #WildThing #LifeExpectancy #KFIAM640 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 1 (3.24) It's that time of year again, we're nearly at opening day at Dodgers Stadium — it’s the day after tomorrow! Go Dodgers! They’ll even be a flyover courtesy of two F-35 sea planes from Edwards Air Force Base. There's a verdict in that mammoth Meta lawsuit, with lots of money going from the social media giant to New Mexico for violating state law. Mark Zuckerberg has to shell out $375 million due to lack of care for children’s mental health. Turns out, constant scrolling is bad for your noggin! The Dodgers are being honored with a new “Samurai of the Diamond” mural in Torrance, courtesy of contemporary artist Robert Vargas. Update on the Air Canada plane crash at LaGuardia Airport Sunday night: The flight attendant Solange Tremblay was launched from the plane over 100 yards while still strapped into her jump seat. How on earth did she survive? Let’s find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
God and Guns Podcast GNG 366 - Remembering Chuck Norris Intro: Welcome back to Episode 366 of the God and Guns Podcast . I'm your host, Troy. (Doug) And I'm your other host Doug. (Troy) We use this podcast to talk about God, guns, and the responsible Christian gun owners' interests. On this week's God and Guns Podcast we will be remembering Chuck Norris. Want to thank our sponsors: Bandwidth Sponsor: Firearms Radio Network - Other Shows - Content Patriot Patch Co This Week's God and Gun activities: Doug: God: Church Sundays, sportsman daily devotional Guns: EDC . Been working long hours this week as we kicked off a huge project at work. Truck is in the shop since monday. May get it back next week. Got a rental car and they gave me a chevy malibu. Now I know why I am a truck guy. Cant do any ham radio since my radio is in the truck and haven't been on HF at all this week. Troy: God: Daily Bible Reading, Church, Church Security Guns: ordered and received some more Magpul AR-15 Mags from PSA and some Black Hill's 5.56 77gr ammo, Also more 300BO 220gr Subsonic. Family: girls bath remodeled We are waiting for them to wrap up so we can return to KY. Farm: Not much right now Ham: Heading to Stuart Hamfest tomorrow. Reprogrammed my SharkRF M1KE EDC Check: Troy: Shadow Systems XR920n a Crossbreed Super-Tuck Holster, using a STOG Enhanced Life Saver, Sof-T Tourniquet, steam light Doug: Sig P365 with Romeo Zero optic . Hornady critical duty ammo. Benchmark OTF. Feedback: ITunes Comedy Best Chuck Norris jokes and sayings Chuck Norris doesn't wear a watch. He decides what time it is. Chuck Norris cannot turn left, because he is always right. Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants. Chuck Norris doesn't tip the waiter. The waiter tips him. Chuck Norris' tears cure cancer. Too bad he has never cried. Chuck Norris does not own a stove, oven or microwave, because revenge is a dish best served cold. If rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock, what beats all 3 at the same time? Chuck Norris. Time waits for no man, unless that man is Chuck Norris. When Chuck Norris left home, he told his father: "Your the man of the house now." Chuck Norris destroyed the periodic table, because Chuck Norris only recognizes the element of surprise. Chuck Norris doesn't do a push up. He pushes the world down. Chuck Norris has to sleep with the lights on because the dark is afraid of him. When the bogeyman goes to sleep, he checks under his bed for Chuck Norris. When Chuck Norris goes swimming, sharks get out of the ocean. Clouds don't rain. They sweat when they see Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris doesn't worry about high gas prices. His vehicles run on fear. When Chuck Norris cooks, he makes the onion cry. Chuck Norris can sneeze with his eyes open. When Chuck Norris looks in a mirror, the mirror shatters. Because not even glass is dumb enough to get in between Chuck Norris and Chuck Norris Ghosts tell Chuck Norris stories at the campfire. Chuck Norris counted to infinity. Twice. Outer space exists because it's afraid to be in the same planet with Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris beat the sun in a staring contest. Once a cobra bit Chuck Norris' leg. After five days of excruciating pain, the cobra died. Chuck Norris can divide by zero. Chuck Norris' calendar goes straight from March 31 to April 2. No one fools Chuck Norris. There is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures Chuck Norris allows to live. Chuck Norris can start a fire by rubbing two ice cubes together. If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever. Chuck Norris can do a wheelie on a unicycle. Chuck Norris can fold a fitted sheet. When Chuck Norris makes a mistake, the mistake apologizes. Fire doesn't burn Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris burns fire. Chuck Norris doesn't need a keyboard. He tells the computer to write something and it does. Chuck Norris has already been to Mars. That's why there are no signs of life. Chuck Norris doesn't get sun burnt. That would be a foolish thing for the sun to do. There is no chin underneath Chuck Norris's beard. There is only another fist. The sun rises and sets according to Chuck Norris's sleep schedule. Chuck Norris got pulled over by police once. He let the cop go with a warning. Chuck Norris doesn't have to mow his lawn. The grass is afraid to grow. The only time Chuck Norris was wrong was when he thought he made a mistake. When Chuck Norris looks in the mirror there's no reflection, because there's only one Chuck Norris. Chuck Norris had a stunt double. He was used for crying scenes. Chuck Norris didn't dial the wrong number. You picked up the wrong phone. They once named a street after Chuck Norris, but they had to change the name because nobody crosses Chuck Norris and lives to tell about it. Chuck Norris built the hospital he was born in. Chuck Norris caught COVID-19. Now the virus has to quarantine. How many push-ups can Chuck Norris do? All of them. Legends live forever. Chuck Norris lives longer. Chuck Norris didn't die. Death finally had the courage to meet him. Honorable mentions: Nevada-related Chuck Norris jokes Chuck Norris once played blackjack in Reno. The cards folded themselves before he even sat down. Area 51 doesn't hide aliens from the public. The aliens hide there from Chuck Norris. Before Chuck Norris went to Virginia City, it was just called the Bucket Saloon. The Hoover Dam doesn't hold back water. It holds back Chuck Norris's disappointment. Chuck Norris has walked through several Nevada towns. Now they're “ghost towns.” Via Reno Gazette-Journal On this day in History: 1727 Sir Isaac Newton died in London at the age of 40. Newtonian physics Bible Verse 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 ESV So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. Main Topic Remembering Chuck Norris Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma. He was a renowned martial artist, actor, and author, famous for his roles in action films and the television series "Walker, Texas Ranger," and he also founded his own martial arts system called Chun Kuk Do. Oklahoma Historical Society Wikipedia Early Life Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was born on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma. He was the eldest of three brothers. His father, Ray Norris, served in World War II and later worked various jobs, while his mother, Wilma, had Irish ancestry. At age 12, Norris moved to Torrance, California, where he later joined the United States Air Force in 1958. Martial Arts Career Norris began training in martial arts while stationed in South Korea, where he learned Tang Soo Do. He became a successful martial artist, winning numerous championships, including the World Professional Middleweight Karate title for seven consecutive years. In 1990, he made history as the first American to achieve the rank of 8th Degree Black Belt Grand Master in Taekwondo. Acting Career Norris made his film debut in "The Wrecking Crew" (1968) and gained fame through action films like "Way of the Dragon" (1972) alongside Bruce Lee, and the "Missing in Action" series starting in 1984. He starred in the popular television series "Walker, Texas Ranger" from 1993 to 2001. Personal Life and Legacy Norris has been married twice and has five children. He is a devout Christian and has written several books on martial arts, philosophy, and self-help. He became a cultural icon with the "Chuck Norris facts" internet meme, which humorously exaggerated his toughness. Norris passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy as a martial artist, actor, and author. Show Sponsor: Patriot Patch How you can help out the show: Patches and Stickers Using the following links help support our show. Subscribestar GodandGuns you have to set up for repeat donation if you want it monthly. www.subscribestar.com/god-and-guns Powertac Lights - godandguns Crossbreed Holsters - GNG Armed Citizen Armed Citizen® Today On Jan. 23 in St. Petersburg, Fla., around dinnertime, two men were sitting in a vehicle when two other men approached and reportedly tried to rob them at gunpoint. The robbery victims were also armed, however, and one or both of them responded by shooting at the alleged assailants. One of the robbery suspects died and the other was critically wounded. Police detained all involved but said the incident appeared to be self-defense. (fox13news.com, Tampa Bay, Fla., 1/24/26) From the Armed Citizen® Archives – January 1989 An 89-year-old Ft. Wayne, Ind. woman was talking on the phone when the line went dead. Later, she heard noises and thought someone was trying to break in. So she headed out the door to a neighbor's house to call the police. But, as she opened the door, a man wearing a black hood pushed her back into the house. Her 91-year-old husband heard the commotion and grabbed a shotgun. The hooded man told the husband to get back, but when the resident continued to advance, the hooded man fled. “The gun saved us,” the woman said. “Boy, did he run.” (The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.) Wrap Up: -Send feedback to GodandGunsTV@gmail.com -Please tell your friends about us,
What if the injury isn't the problem… but the way we've been taught to treat it is?In a system designed to move fast, suppress symptoms, and default to surgery, we rarely pause long enough to ask a better question.What is the body actually trying to do?In this episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Dr. Ronald Torrance II , a non surgical orthopedic physician with Regenexx, to explore the evolving landscape of regenerative medicine, orthobiologics, and human performance.From PRP and stem cells to bone marrow concentrate and peptides, this conversation unpacks the tools that are reshaping how we think about recovery, pain, and long term health. Together, they dive into why surgery is often the first option presented, how modern research can be influenced by funding and bias, and how social media is quietly becoming a new front door into healthcare decisions.This is not about rejecting medicine.This is about refining it.Understanding it.And reclaiming ownership of your body in a world full of noise.⸻Call to ActionIf this conversation shifts your perspective, share it with someone navigating injury, recovery, or confusion in their health journey.Follow @allsmithco and explore coaching, community, and lifestyle design at www.allsmith.co.Subscribe to ALLSMITH for more conversations around performance, mindset, health, and modern living.⸻Key Takeaways• The body is designed to heal, but it needs the right environment and inputs• PRP, stem cells, and bone marrow concentrate are tools that support regeneration, not magic fixes• Precision matters. Where and how treatments are applied changes outcomes• Surgery has a place, but it is often overutilized as a first option• Peptides are emerging as a powerful but still evolving space in recovery and performance• Not all medical studies are created equal. Funding and design shape outcomes• Correlation does not equal causation, yet it drives much of public belief• Social media is influencing healthcare decisions more than ever before• Healthcare pricing lacks transparency and creates confusion for patients• The future of medicine is moving toward personalization, prevention, and regeneration⸻Timestamps00:00 The Injury Lie and Why Surgery Became the Default03:10 Who Is Dr. Ron Torrance? Athlete to Physician07:20 DO vs MD and the Osteopathic Philosophy11:40 What Is PRP Really? Breaking Down the Science18:30 Stem Cells vs Bone Marrow Concentrate Explained26:50 Precision Medicine and Image Guided Treatments32:10 When Surgery Is Necessary vs Avoidable38:45 The Truth About Medical Research and Bias46:20 Correlation vs Causation in Health Studies52:30 Social Media and the Rise of “DIY Healthcare”58:40 Healthcare Costs, Insurance, and Cash Pay Reality01:04:20 Peptides and the Future of Recovery01:10:30 Nutrition, the Food Pyramid, and Modern Confusion01:15:40 The Future of Medicine and Human Performance⸻We've been taught to look at the body like something that breaks.But maybe it's something that adapts.Something that responds.Something that, when given the right inputs, can rebuild stronger than before.The question isn't just…what's wrong?The question is…what's possible?This is ALLSMITH.Forged. Not found.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG
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