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WGA-nominated writer, director and USC professor Ted Braun, and TV and film writer and exec. producer Melissa Rosenberg, joined me to talk about reimagining screenwriting education with the MFA in Screenwriting at Bennington College. Ted Braun is the Program's Director and the WGA-nominated writer and director of Darfur Now, Betting on Zero, and Viva Maestro. He is a Professor of Screenwriting and Joseph Campbell Endowed Chair of Cinematic Ethics at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and was named one of Variety's Top Ten Teachers in Film and TV in 2018. Melissa Rosenberg is a writer and executive producer known for Twilight, Jessica Jones, and a 1986 graduate of Bennington College, where she is now a Trustee. She helped create and showrun Jessica Jones and adapted the Twilight film series, while also serving as head writer for Dexter. Bennington College will admit just 12 gifted, driven writers—students who are serious about building a body of work and launching a professional screenwriting career—to their inaugural class of The MFA in Screenwriting. Braun notes, “We're looking for students with imagination and hunger—those who want to develop a foundation for a decades-long screenwriting career.” The MFA in Screenwriting at Bennington College prepares writers for a life as creative and professional leaders in the evolving landscape of film and television. This low-residency, two-year program combines the academic depth of a liberal arts education with the rigorous preparation needed for a career in screenwriting. Learn more at bennington.edu/screenwriting Applications are due by December 1st, 2025. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Ted Braun, Melissa Rosenberg and I discussed: How life as a screenwriter starts with material that is unique and alive to you A one-of-a-kind screenwriting MFA, a low-residency program that yields six major pieces of work for TV and film, and why it is “perfectly suited to our times” Bennington's legacy of influential writers Why we need strong, original cinematic voices now more than ever And a lot more! Show Notes: bennington.edu/screenwriting Ted Braun on IMDb Melissa Rosenberg on IMDb Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can we possibly be expected to trust settled climate science when we simply refuse to do so? BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) CREDITS Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanExecutive Producer: Ben Boult Producers: Ben Boult & Gregory Haddock Editor: Gregory HaddockResearchers: Carly Rizzuto, Canute Haroldson & James CrugnaleArt: Jordan Doll Music: Tony Domenick Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESBattle of Ideas 2015 | speaker | Martin Durkin. (n.d.). Archive.battleofideas.org.uk. Retrieved June 8, 2024British Thought Leaders. (2024, April 23). The Science Simply Does Not Support the Ridiculous Hysteria Around Climate At All: Martin Durkin. YouTube. Burns, D. (2024, April 11). Review of Climate: The Movie (The Cold Truth) reveals numerous, well-known misinformation talking points and inaccuracies - Science Feedback. Https://Science.feedback.org/. Claire Fox. (n.d.). Academy of Ideas. Retrieved June 11, 2024Clement, N. O., Michael E. Mann, Gernot Wagner, Don Wuebbles, Andrew Dessler, Andrea Dutton, Geoffrey Supran, Matthew Huber, Thomas Lovejoy, Ilissa Ocko, Peter C. Frumhoff, Joel. (2021, June 1). That “Obama Scientist” Climate Skeptic You've Been Hearing About ... Scientific American. Cook, J. (2019). Arguments from Global Warming Skeptics and what the science really says. Skeptical Science. Desmog. (n.d.). Willie Soon. DeSmog. Retrieved June 10, 2024Does Urban Heat Island effect exaggerate global warming trends? (2015, July 5). Skeptical Science. GOV.UK. (n.d.). FAST CAR FILMS LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. Find-And-Update.company-Information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved June 8, 2024Hayhoe, K. (2017, November 23). New rebuttal to the myth “climate scientists are in it for the money” courtesy of Katharine Hayhoe. Skeptical Science. Hayhoe, K. (2024, April). Katharine Hayhoe on LinkedIn: There's a new climate denial movie doing the rounds. In the first 42… | 54 comments. Www.linkedin.com. Hobbes, M. (2023, June 18). x.com. X (Formerly Twitter). Jaffe, E. (2011, October 25). Bloomberg - Are you a robot? Www.bloomberg.com. Kriss, S. (2016, May 12). “Brexit: the Movie” Reveals Why the Upper Classes Are So Excited About the Prospect of Leaving the EU. Vice. Lowenstein, A. M. (2024, March 21). A Green New Shine for a Tired Playbook. DeSmog. Martin Durkin. (n.d.). DeSmog. Retrieved June 8, 2024Mason, J., & BaerbelW. (2024, March 23). Climate - the Movie: a hot mess of (c)old myths! Skeptical Science. Overland, I., & Sovacool, B. K. (2020). The misallocation of climate research funding. Energy Research & Social Science, 62(62), 101349. Ramachandran, N. (2021, February 11). Asacha Media Group Takes Majority Stake in U.K.'s WAG Entertainment. Variety. Schmidt, G. (2023, September 6). RealClimate: As Soon as Possible. Www.realclimate.org. Sethi, P., & Ward, B. (2024, May 2). Fake graphs and daft conspiracy yarns in Durkin's latest propaganda film. Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Wag Entertainment. (n.d.). Wag. Wagentertainment.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024Weinersmith, Z. (2012, March 21). Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - 2012-03-21. Www.smbc-Comics.com. Westervelt, A. (2023, March 1). Fossil fuel companies donated $700m to US universities over 10 years. The Guardian. Wikipedia Contributors. (2019, December 3). William Happer. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. Yan, F. (2024, January 29). Fossil fuels fund Doerr School of Sustainability research, data shows. The Stanford Daily. MORE LINKSDurkin on Australian TV (1) -Global Warming Swindle Debate Pt1Durkin on Australian TV (2) -Global Warming Swindle Debate Pt2Prof. Hayhoe on How Research Funding Actually Works - Climate change, that's just a money grab by scientist... right?See 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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In this sermon, Pastor Kody Antisdel explains how the Church needs every Christian's unique gifts of the Spirit.
MUSICGeddy Lee and Alex Lifeson "secretly" broke the news about next year's Rush reunion tour on Sunday night during a Q&A event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. The tour will start on June 7th with the first of two nights at the Forum in Los Angeles, which is where they did their last show on August 1st, 2015. They will do multiple shows in seven cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico, with Geddy saying, "We'll see how that goes." They'll follow up Los Angeles with: 6/18 - Mexico City, MX - Palacio de los Deportes6/24+26 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena7/16+18 - Chicago, IL - United Center7/28+30 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden8/7+9 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena9/17 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket ArenaAll dates are subject to change and tickets go on sale Friday at Rush.com. Ozzy Osbourne's second memoir, Last Rites, is out today. https://youtu.be/A5Us8aOgyk4 MUSIC BOOK CLUB:Cat Stevens memoir Cat on the Road to Findout publishes. Photo book Taylor Swift: Album by Album by Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss and Moira McAvoy publishes. Original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has canceled his remaining 2025 tour dates due to unspecified "medical issues". https://blabbermouth.net/news/ace-frehley-cancels-remainder-of-2025-tour-dates-due-to-ongoing-medical-issues Luke Combs is now the highest-selling country artist of all time. Luke now holds 168 million certified units from sales and streams. That tops Garth's long-standing record of 162.5 million total. https://entertainment-focus.com/2025/10/06/luke-combs-surpasses-garth-brooks-to-become-the-most-riaa-certified-country-artist-in-history/ TVThe documentary Ozzy: No Escape From Now hits Paramount+. 99-year-old Dick Van Dyke stays pretty lighthearted about his own mortality. He'll be turning 100 on December 13th, and during a fan event on Sunday he joked, quote, "It'd be funny if I didn't make it." https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/dick-van-dyke-jokes-funny-211449081.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cud2lzZWJyb3RoZXIuY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAN2WjeF-rEip0J1sYs96GHg-2WH9KN_kYWqg-tgvE6wRZFFvX6Ov6wavalwJBwqCbO4EYb6QiBx1k34ysgkTqu8dT9Pe9DknocF9dJaXjgBxF5dnB6qiUJc1WeugNIqvLwN6puSC1ny-mR40-m1HKz34BfXmQzE24j94gQRrrFfU MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Please stop sending AI videos of Robin Williams to his daughter, Zelda. https://ew.com/zelda-williams-asks-fans-to-stop-sending-her-ai-videos-of-dad-robin-williams-11825333 John C. Reilly wants to do a 20th anniversary tour in 2027 as his character Dewey Cox, from the biopic parody "Walk Hard". GAMESSonic the Olympic Hedgehog … SEGA and the International Olympic Committee have struck a multi-year licensing deal that brings Sonic the Hedgehog into the world of the Olympics. The partnership, dubbed “Five Rings,” connects Sonic with the core Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship. And, of course, involves merchandise. Lots and lots of merchandise.Call of Duty cheater crackdown … Activision is dropping the hammer on cheaters in the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 game, claiming that they've caught 97% of them within 30 minutes of signing in. The company said that its anti-cheater effort – which they're calling Team Ricochet – "hit the ground running" and that "fewer than 1% of cheating attempts reached a match. AND FINALLYWe have our ‘Ride of Die' Halloween Costume Party at Ballpark Village coming up… and maybe you need some inspiration on what to wear, or what NOT to wear, because these costumes will probably be everywhere this year: "Variety" put together this list of the Best Pop-Culture Halloween Costumes. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, Hilliard and co-host writer/prod/author James Moorer sit down with incomparable TV/Film writer/producer AKELA COOPER!There's almost two hours worth of game dropped and the last 30 mins of this super fun conversation was opened up to a group of writers sitting in the audience so that they could “Ask Us Anything!”Akela Cooper wrote M3GAN, produced by Universal, Blumhouse and James Wan/Atomic Monster and Akela is a credited writer on THE NUN 2 for New Line/Atomic Monster and wrote the film MALIGNANT, directed by James Wan, for WB/Atomic Monster. In 2021 Akela was named one of Variety's Top 10 Screenwriters to Watch.On the TV side, Akela has written on such projects as STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS (Paramount+), MAGIC ORDER (Netflix), Steve DeKnight's JUPITER'S LEGACY (Netflix), Marvel's LUKE CAGE (Netflix), Ryan Murphy's AMERICAN HORROR STORY (FX), and THE HUNDRED (CW) among others.SUBSCRIBE - like, follow, share & 5-star review!Our Motto: “Keep it GAME all day!"WWW.SCREENWRITERSRANTROOM.COMFor RESOURCES, MERCH (NEW T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!https://screenwriters-rant-room.printify.me/productsEMAIL:ScreenwritersRantRoom@gmail.com@Hilliard Guess on all social media@Hilliardguess.bsky.socialIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoomGuests:@akelacooper@onemoorerWE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES :Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.comBTS: Chase "Zoom" Bell@z00m12
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This episode was originally released on 5/1/2020. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls Episode 103 we visit the town of Wistful Vista to spend a weekend at Walt's Malt Shop with Fibber McGee and Molly. While between 1938 and 1950, Jim and Marian Jordan's comedy never finished lower than fifth in national radio ratings, in this episode, we'll focus on the period after, when the show became a closed production and aired for fifteen minutes, five days per week. —————————— Highlights: Jim Jordan—Saver of Things Who is this Fibber McGee and What does he do? First Smackout, by way of Chicago Marian Jordan—Molly McGee Fibber and Molly join NBC When Tuesday Night was Comedy Night Television takes over as NBC's Stars Jump Ship Fibber and Molly Take a Ratings Hit Marian's Health Deteriorates NBC's plan for the 1950s Fibber and Molly Becomes a Serial Finding Success Taking Over Walt's Malt After the Weekend Winding Down Looking Back to Look Forward —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: On the Air — By John Dunning Network Radio Ratings, 1932-53 — by Jim Ramsburg As well as several articles from Broadcasting Magazine, Radio & TV Mirror, and Sponsor Magazine. —————————— On the interview front: Parley Baer and Harry Bartell were with SPERDVAC, the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy. For more information, please go to SPERDVAC.com Elvia Allman, Jim Jordan, Jim Jordan Jr, Phil Leslie, Willard Waterman, and Don Wilson were with Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingofRadio.com. Jim Jordan was with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver in 1982. Don Quinn was interviewed in Hawaii by Owen Cunningham while on vacation in 1951. And John Gibson and Jim Jordan were with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear their full chat at Goldenage—WTIC.org —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: Caravan — By Gordon Jenkins Goodbye Montana, Pt. 1 — By George Winston I Forgot to Remember to Forget — By Elvis Presley Route 66 — By Nat King Cole
We're checking in this week on a brand new rom com, Roshan Sethi's 2025 adaptation of A Nice Indian Boy, starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff! Join in as we discuss awkward first dates, a scene-stealing performance by Zarna Garg, and the nice change of a gay rom com that's not about coming out. Plus: What's the best joke in the movie? Why would Jay smoke weed in his fiance's parents' bathroom? And where is this movie set? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Mummy (1932)----------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Calgary Filmmaker Dreams Up a Big Gay Bollywood Wedding in New Rom Com" (CBC)"A Nice Indian Boy: Jonathan Groff and Karan Soni Make Rom Com History" (The Daily Beast)"Gay Rom-Com A Nice Indian Boy Unites Deadpool's Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, and Roshan Sethi: 'Everyone was Turned On'" (Variety)"Out and About with Karan Soni" (OUT Magazine)
Is this the final episode of Slow Down Sundays? Up to you! Contact me at Dawnversations@gmail.com or on any of the socials and let me know what you think! Today's book is "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie.
What are the non-negotiables in Christianity, and how do we practice a spirit of unity when we don't agree?
Ralph welcomes Michael Mann, Professor in the “Department of Earth and Environmental Science” at the University of Pennsylvania and author along with Dr. Peter Hotez of “Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World.” Then we are joined by Martin O'Malley, former governor of Maryland and one time Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to refute all the lies being told about the state of Social Security.Dr. Michael E. Mann is Presidential Distinguished Professor in the “Department of Earth and Environmental Science” at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a co-founder of the award-winning science website RealClimate.org, and the author of more than 200 peer-reviewed and edited publications, numerous op-eds and commentaries, and seven books, including “Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World” (co-authored with Dr. Peter Hotez).It's the five actors that we talk about, the five forces that threaten our world: the Plutocrats, the Petro States, the Polluters, the Propagandists, and yes, the Press, not all media outlets, but many of them, including even what we used to think of as legacy. Objective news outlets like the New York Times and the Washington Post too often engage in what we call performative neutrality, where anti-science positions are placed on an equal footing with the overwhelming consensus of the world's scientists.Dr. Michael MannPeople like to finger point at China, which currently is the largest emitter (of greenhouse gases) because they industrialized much later than the United States, more than a century later. But their trajectory is actually a downward trajectory. They've contributed far less carbon pollution to the atmosphere than we have, and they're taking greater action.Dr. Michael MannThe United States doesn't get to determine the future course of human civilization at this point. It's going to be the rest of the world. All the United States gets to determine is whether it's going to be on the front line of the clean energy transition, the great economic development of this century, whether they're going to be on board or left behind.Dr. Michael MannMartin O'Malley served as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration from December 20, 2023 to November 29, 2024. He previously served as Governor of Maryland from 2007 to 2015, following two terms as Mayor of the City of Baltimore.Once they (the Trump Administration) got rid of the heads of all of the offices of Inspectors General, they started launching these big lies, like the lie that there are 12 million dead people that continue to receive checks. And as Trump said himself to Congress, some of them are as much as 300 years old, which would have had them here for the founding of Jamestown.Martin O'MalleyThey (Republicans) are trying to wreck it (Social Security), wreck its reputation, wreck its customer service, so then they can rob it.Martin O'MalleyNews 10/3/25* Our top story this week is President Trump's chilling speech to the military high command, in which he proclaimed that “America is under invasion from within,” per PBS. Trump went on to say that he plans to use American cities – citing Chicago, San Francisco, and Portland – as “training grounds for our military.” Warning against conscientious objections by the military to this weaponization against domestic opponents, Trump added “I'm going to be meeting with generals and with admirals and with leaders. And if I don't like somebody, I'm going to fire them right on this spot.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who has recently styled himself Secretary of War, reiterated this message, saying “if the words I'm speaking today are making your heart sink, then you should do the honorable thing and resign.” In terms of actual policy, a new draft National Defense Strategy calls for prioritizing defense of the “homeland,” over potential foreign threats, such as from China, per POLITICO. The administration followed up this declaration with a dystopian deployment in Chicago, where federal agents rappelled down from helicopters to raid a South Side apartment building, arresting Venezuelan migrants and Black American citizens alike. In a statement given to ABC7 Chicago, one man detained by feds stated “They had the Black people in one van, and the immigrants in another.” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker decried the presence of “jackbooted thugs roaming around a peaceful downtown,” and demanded federal troops “Get out of Chicago...You are not helping us,” per the New York Times.* Speaking of conflicts abroad, this week Trump unveiled his proposal for a peace deal in Gaza. According to CNN, “The plan calls for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences, as well as 1,700 Palestinians detained since the start of the war, in exchange for Hamas freeing 48 hostages.” Once these exchanges have been completed, Israel is to gradually withdraw from Gaza and turn over administration of the enclave to a “Board of Peace,” which will include Trump himself along with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in a bizarre historical echo of the British mandatory rule over Palestine. If this process proceeds, it will supposedly create “a path for a just peace on the basis of a two-state solution.” The odds of success however are slim.* In more Gaza news, the Global Sumud Flotilla has been intercepted off the coast of Gaza and Israel has detained the activists on board. Video evidence shows the IDF detaining activist Greta Thunberg specifically. According to Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, “The Israeli government has illegally abducted over 450 participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including nearly two dozen U.S. citizens…We must demand their immediate release and their protection from abuse and torture in Israeli detention. End the siege and genocide of Gaza now.” According to the Flotilla organizers, one of the ships – the Mikeno – got as close as 9.3 miles from the coast, within Gaza's territorial waters, before they lost its signal. While disappointing, given that this is the largest aid flotilla to Gaza in history and came so close to the shore, it seems that at least the flotilla gave fishermen in Gaza the opportunity to go out on the water without interference from the Israeli navy – a crack in the all-encompassing blockade.* Meanwhile, Fox News reports that Israeli intelligence hijacked all cellphones in Gaza in order to forcibly broadcast Prime Minister Netanyahu's United Nations General Assembly speech last week, in which he accused the leaders of western nations who recently recognized the state of Palestine – France, Australia, and the U.K. among others – of being “Leaders who appease evil rather than support a nation whose brave soldiers guard you from the barbarians at the gate,” adding, “They're already penetrating your gates. When will you learn?” Netanyahu's speech was also blasted into Gaza via loudspeakers on the Israeli side of the border. The families of the hostages still held in Gaza released a statement decrying this provocative action, writing “We know from our children…that the loudspeakers were placed inside Gaza. This action endangers their lives, all for the sake of a so-called public diplomacy campaign to preserve [Netanyahu's] rule…He is doing PR at the expense of our children's lives and security. Today we lost the last shred of trust we had in the political echelon and in the army leaders who approved this scandalous operation.”* In Latin America, Trump is planning to bailout Argentina, which has suffered tremendous economic shocks under the stewardship of radical Libertarian President Javier Milei. According to Newsweek, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has offered Argentina a, “$20 billion swap line and other forms of assistance to help stabilize the Argentine peso, and said the U.S. remained ‘prepared to do what is necessary' to sustain the ‘important strides' taken by Milei.” This kind of ideologically driven foreign assistance flies in the face of Trump's supposed “America First” policies, but beyond that it has infuriated domestic interests, especially in the agricultural sector. American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland posted a statement reading, “The frustration is overwhelming…U.S. soybean prices are falling, harvest is underway, and farmers read headlines not about securing a trade agreement with China, but that the U.S. is extending…economic support to Argentina.” This is a particular twist of the knife because following Trump's offer, Argentina lowered export restrictions and sent “20 shiploads of Argentine soybeans to China in just two days.” Republicans representing agricultural interests share this fury. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley wrote “Why would [America] help bail out Argentina while they take American soybean producers' biggest market???...We should use leverage at every turn to help [the] hurting farm economy. Family farmers should be top of mind in negotiations by representatives of [the] USA.” North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak added “This is a bitter pill for North Dakota soybean farmers to swallow.”* Moving on from foreign affairs, this week saw the release of a new batch of Epstein files, demanded by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee and turned over by the Jeffrey Epstein Estate. These files include “phone message logs, copies of flight logs and manifests for aircraft,” along with “copies of financial ledgers and Epstein's daily schedule.” These new releases implicate many big names, including Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and well-documented Epstein associate, Prince Andrew of the British royal family, per the BBC. The release of these files is the latest victory in the campaign to expose everyone involved with Epstein's underage sex ring, a campaign Republicans in government – led by President Trump – have resisted. According to the Hill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to allow the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, who was elected last week in a special election to fill the seat vacated by her father's death. In this move, many see an attempt by Speaker Johnson to stave off the discharge petition to release the Epstein files. Grijalva has already committed to signing the petition.* In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Republicans have hammered the left for what they see as violent rhetoric, with the White House going so far as to classify certain ideas – among them anti-fascism, anti-capitalism and “extremism on migration, race, and gender” – as potentially punishable under domestic terrorism laws. Meanwhile, however, the Arizona Mirror reports a Republican lawmaker in the state has called for the Washington Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal to be “tried convicted and hanged.” The lawmaker, state Representative John Gillette, was responding to a video in which Jayapal counseled protestors on “non-violent resistance” to Trump's policies. Gillette on the other hand has vocally supported the January 6th insurrectionaries, labeling them “political prisoners” and calling for their release. Asked for comment, Gillette said “The comment is what it is.” For her part, Congresswoman Jayapal has called for “All political leaders, of all parties, [to] denounce” these comments.* Turning to local news, incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams has dropped his bid for reelection, Reuters reports. Adams has been mired in scandal of all kinds, including a federal indictment for bribery. Speculation abounds as to why he chose to suspend his campaign now. It is too late to take his name off of the ballot and he declined to endorse any other candidate, making it unlikely that he did so to bolster the chances of disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is still continuing his independent bid for the mayoralty despite lagging behind Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani by a substantial margin. On the other hand, Adams has previously been offered incentives by President Trump to drop out of the race, including potential protection from prosecution and an ambassadorial post in Saudi Arabia. Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee, claims “Seven different people,” have offered him a “total of $10 million,” to withdraw from the race, but he adamantly refuses to do so, saying “you can't bribe me, buy me, lease me, I'm not for sale.” This from the New York Post.* Next, on September 25th, Black liberation activist Assata Shakur passed away at the age of 78, per Democracy Now!. Shakur had been convicted of killing a New Jersey state trooper in 1973, though serious doubts remain about her role in the death. She escaped from prison in 1979 and fled to Cuba, where she received asylum in 1984 and continued to maintain her innocence until her death. In 1998, Pope John Paul II visited Cuba and faced calls to demand Assata's extradition to the United States to “face justice” for the murder. In a highly-publicized letter, Assata wrote “The New Jersey State Police and other law enforcement officials say they want to see me brought to ‘justice.' But I would like to know what they mean by ‘justice.' Is torture justice?... When my people receive justice, I am sure that I will receive it, too.” Rest in power, Assata.* Our final story comes to us from, where else, but Hollywood. Variety reports, AI production studio Particle6 has created an AI “actress” who is “named” Tilly Norwood and thereby created a firestorm within the entertainment industry. Tilly's creator, Eline Van der Velden argues that she sees, “AI not as a replacement for people, but as a new tool…Just as animation, puppetry, or CGI opened fresh possibilities without taking away from live acting…nothing – certainly not an AI character – can take away the craft or joy of human performance.” However, SAG-AFTRA – the union representing screen actors – has issued a blistering statement, writing “To be clear, ‘Tilly Norwood' is not an actor, it's a character generated by a computer program that was trained on the work of countless professional performers — without permission or compensation…It has no life experience to draw from, no emotion and, from what we've seen, audiences aren't interested in watching computer-generated content untethered from the human experience.” The statement continues, “It doesn't solve any ‘problem' — it creates the problem of using stolen performances to put actors out of work, jeopardizing performer livelihoods and devaluing human artistry.” This episode is simply the latest clash within the entertainment industry between workers and the rising tide of AI. It will not be the last.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Carolin Tyler, also known as @carolin_rny on IG. We discussed:How she has used both the treatments of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications to help her on her journey and whyThe most helpful mindset shifts and habits she has implemented to stay on trackHow physical activity has played a critical role in reaching maintenance and beyondThe most important nutrition changes she has implementedHer biggest lessons learned and advice for someone on this journeyLet me know what you thought of the episode!To learn more about my 6-week online nutrition program, Bariatric STRONG which is open for enrollment from September 29th through October 6th, 2025, click HERE to join and secure your spot as space is limited and will fill up fast! Program begins Monday, October 6th! If you want to learn more about how to adjust your plates based on your activity level, click here to download my FREE Active Bariatric Training Plates handout! To learn more about my Bariatric Nutrition Coaching Programs, go to: www.activebariatricnutrition.comFollow Active Bariatric Nutrition at:Instagram - @activebariatricFacebook - Active Bariatric NutritionYouTube - Active Bariatric NutritionTikTok - ActiveBariatricNutrition
This week I went to Belfast to chat to Myrid Carten, whose debut feature film has been called 'extraordinary', 'raw' and 'searing' by Variety. I saw the documentary some weeks ago and was really moved by it. It tells the story of Myrid's relationship with her mother Nuala, and the impact Nuala's alcoholism and ill mental health has on them. It's beautifully made, unlike any other documentary I've seen on a subject like this, which many of you know is close to my heart. My own biological mother was also an alcoholic who later in her life was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I wanted to learn more about the film, how she approached it, and the challenges of making a piece of work that is so close to you and your family. I hope you enjoy.A Want in Her is in cinemas next Friday, October 10th.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(SPOILER) I begin by talking about topics from the Daily Roundup incl my thoughts on the first 6 episodes of "Love is Blind." Then Emily joins me (8:26) to discuss her trips to the DWTS tapings this season, Robert Irwin as a potential Bachelor, Survivor, and some of her trips in the last 6 months, including the Dawson's Creek charity reunion a couple weeks ago. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Tropical Smoothie Café - Tropical Smoothie Cafe® brings the goodness – with made-to-order smoothies, bowls and food. You're on Tropic Time now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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TSP #2213 — Kerry Cassidy (Tonight 6 PM ET) Kerry Cassidy is the founder and driving force behind Project Camelot, one of the most influential platforms in the truth and disclosure community. Since 2006, she has pioneered a bold and independent style of journalism, conducting guerilla-style interviews with whistleblowers, insiders, experiencers, and researchers on the front lines of black projects, advanced technology, UFOs, and covert operations. Through Project Camelot, Kerry has given countless voices a platform when few others would, building an unparalleled archive of testimony that has shaped and inspired the global alternative research community. Her work is marked by persistence, fearlessness, and a deep commitment to seeking truth outside the boundaries of mainstream narratives. With over a decade of investigations and hundreds of interviews spanning intelligence operatives, military insiders, scientists, and experiencers, Kerry continues to be recognized as a trailblazer in the field of disclosure and an unwavering advocate for free speech in the digital age. False Flag or Real Hit? Kerry Cassidy on Charlie Kirk, White Hats, Juan O'Savin & The Union of Opposites Tonight, Rob digs into Kerry Cassidy's latest claims about the Charlie Kirk incident—alleged doubles, witness protection, and a larger white-hat operations storyline. We'll cover why she believes the footage is altered, her open message to “Juan/JFK Jr.”, and how “union of opposites” fits her framework for ending the control matrix. Plus wider currents: Anunnaki geopolitics, Trump, and information warfare in 2025. Bring your questions live. Why Kerry thinks the Kirk video is altered + the “ring changes hands” clue. “Charlie alive/faked death” and the role of doubles. “Letter to Juan (JFK Jr.)” and her demand for full disclosure. “Union of Opposites” & psy-op de-escalation through truth. How this ties to her broader ET/Anunnaki geopolitics lens. Hashtags #KerryCassidy #ProjectCamelot #CharlieKirk #WhiteHatOps #FalseFlag #WitnessProtection #Disclosure #InfoWar #TSP #TypicalSkeptic Tags (YouTube) Kerry Cassidy, Project Camelot, Charlie Kirk, white hat operations, doubles, Juan O'Savin, JFK Jr, psy-op, altered footage, Anunnaki, disclosure, Typical Skeptic Podcast On-screen Disclaimer “This conversation explores claims and analysis from our guest. Allegations are unverified. We encourage viewers to research from multiple sources and form their own conclusions as with every guest on the Typical Skeptic Podcast" Kerry Cassidy Links: Project Camelot on Telegram: T.me/projectcamelotKerry Project Camelot Website: ProjectCamelotPortal.com Substack: @KerryCassidy Typical Skeptic Podcast Links and Affiliates:
Get ready for another rollicking episode of "And Now We Drink" where host Matt Slayer welcomes the animated and eclectic Variety Istol to the mic. Known for her adventures in the world of kink and fetish, Variety brings a whirlwind of stories, laughs, and unexpected insights. This episode dives headfirst into the wild tales of karaoke nights gone awry, including a memorable song choice that left a distinct mark. Variety opens up about her ventures into the world of BDSM with her hand-crafted "bitch suit" and enthralls Matt with tales from kinky parties and fetish balls, complete with thrilling escapades and daring fashion choices. The conversation takes a twist into more reflective territories, discussing the challenges of being transgender in today's political climate, especially as a veteran navigating the complex landscape of gender-affirming care and rights. Despite the heavy undertones, Variety's humor and candid accounts of military life, unexpected run-ins with substances, and her views on societal norms keep the atmosphere lively. From unraveling the mystique of puppy play to the transformative power of hypnotic experiences, Variety is a beacon of openness, curiosity, and courage. Grab a drink, settle in, and join Matt and Variety as they explore the intersections of identity, kink, and the joys of living authentically on "And Now We Drink." New Sponsor ALERT We are proud to be brought to you by BellFlask www.anwd.net/bellflask use promo code slayer20 for 20% off at checkout Cover your shame in our wares. New Merch! anwd.net/merch The Patreon is full of exclusive content and directly supports the show. patreon.com/mattslayer Subscribe to the youtube youtube.com/andnowwedrink
Dancin' In The Moonlight is a variety of classic music from the 1960s and 70's. These are the originals and unmixed. Please give this a listen. Artist names and song titles are in order of play...THE TEMPTATIONS-AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG, THE FOUNDATIONS-BUILD ME UP BUTTERCUP, NEIL DIAMOND-SWEET CAROLINE, VAN MORRISON-BROWN EYED GIRL, FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS-CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU, THE FOUR TOPS-I CAN'T HELP MYSELF, BEN E KING-STAND BY ME, BILL WITHERS-AIN'T NO SUNSHINE, ARETHA FRANKLIN-RESPECT, MAMAS AND THE PAPAS-CALIFORNIA DREAMIN', THE SUPREMES-YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE, LOUIS ARMSTRONG-WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD, SMOKEY ROBINSON-CRUISIN', AL GREEN-LET'S STAY TOGETHER, THE CHI-LITES-HAVE YOU SEEN HER, THE COMMODORES-EASY, KING HARVEST-DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT, MARVIN GAYE-LET'S GET IT ON, MARILYN McCOO-YOU DON'T HAVEW TO BE A STAR, THE TEMPTATIONS-JUST MY IMAGINATION, DION-THE WANDERER, HARLOLD MELVIN and THE BLUE NOTES-IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW, GROVER WASHINGTON-JUST THE TWO OF US, THE MONKEY'S-I'M A BELIEVER, DION & THE BELMONTS-RUNAROUND SUE, THE TURTLES-SO HAPPY TOGETHER, THE RONETTES-BE MY BABY, ROY ORBINSON-PRETTY WOMAN, THE TOKENS-LION SLEEPS TONIGHT, FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS-SHERRY, THE RASCALS-IT'S A BEAUTIFUL MORNING, DEAN MARTIN-AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD, FOUR TOPS-AIN'T NO WOMAN, BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS-THREE LITTLE BIRDS, THE JACKSON 5-ABC, ELTON JOHN-YOUR SONG, THREE DOG NIGHT-JOY TO THE WORLD. End. Thanks for listening from Ken Steele.
Bad Bunny—Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—is once again at the epicenter of music and pop culture headlines as his name electrifies both the music world and social media feeds this week. The big news: Bad Bunny is officially set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026. Social platforms erupted after his announcement, with TikTok and Instagram instantly trending with clips from his new halftime promo, where he stands atop a football goal post, vibing to his own tracks. Press outlets explain that Bad Bunny has dedicated the upcoming performance not just to himself, but to his people, declaring, “This is for my people, my culture, and our history—let your abuela know, we will be the Halftime Show of the Super Bowl.”The choice of Bad Bunny, acclaimed for breaking language barriers and championing Latin and queer identity, sparked intense debate on platforms like X and YouTube. According to nss sports and The Shade Room, the artist's selection is seen by many as a cultural milestone for the Latin community, given that he'll likely perform in Spanish and infuse the show with Puerto Rican and broader Latino culture. However, conservative pundits and figures tied to the Trump campaign have publicly criticized the move, labeling Bad Bunny a political lightning rod due to his outspoken stances on immigration and social justice. MAGA-aligned voices like Corey Lewandowski and others described the NFL's decision as a “middle finger to MAGA,” emphasizing how contentious polarization remains around visible Latino public figures.Bad Bunny himself has recently chosen not to bring his current tour to the U.S., citing ongoing worries about harsh immigration enforcement under current federal policy. On TikTok, he explained that he and his team opted out of a stateside tour because of fears about potential ICE raids, directly referencing increased immigration actions targeting event venues. These issues intersect sharply with the news that ICE has just revealed plans for a substantial presence at the 2026 Super Bowl, which will heighten scrutiny and concern regarding how immigration policy plays out at high-profile cultural events.Musically, fans are still catching waves from his newly released album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” Dropped at the start of this year, the album blends reggaeton, electronic dance, and genres deeply rooted in Puerto Rican tradition. It's his most introspective record to date, exploring themes like nostalgia, community, and Puerto Rico's complex relationship with the U.S. Singles like “El Clúb” and “Pitorro de Coco” have generated millions of streams, with “DTMF” topping Billboard's Global 200 chart. Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety have all celebrated the project for its raw emotional power, cultural honesty, and inventive sound—a personal and political letter to the island and diaspora Bad Bunny loves.His massive San Juan residency wrapped up last month and drew half a million attendees, with the local economic impact estimated at $700 million. This summer's shows featured surprise appearances from global sports and music figures, reinforcing Bad Bunny's cross-cultural clout. His world tour is kicking off in Latin America, Europe, and Asia, with no current plans to revisit the U.S.—a move widely interpreted as both personal protection and pointed commentary.He's also racking up film and ad credits, including a comic cameo in Adam Sandler's “Happy Gilmore 2,” while his “Most Wanted Tour” ranked among the year's highest-grossing music events—over $210 million in receipts. For now, all eyes are turning toward the Super Bowl, where Bad Bunny's halftime show is already being called a defining moment for Latino music in American pop culture.Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to come back next week for more—this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.AI.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Message From Susan Hey everyone, it's Susan, and you're about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let's dive in! Using A Variety Of Dog Treats (And Some Of What I Use) To Keep Training Effective, Engaging, And Fun Keeping training effective, engaging, and fun starts with using a variety of dog treats, so I'm sharing some of what I use (and you might like to try) along with a link to my Tasty Treats Recipe Ebook. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjiaOy_iWyw Check out our Tasty Treats Recipe eBook for homemade tasty treats your dog will love! https://dogsthat.com/tastytreats/
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This bonus episode for our season on the awesome movie year of 1941 features Alfred Hitchcock's Suspicion. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Nigel Bruce, Cedric Hardwicke and Mae Whitty, Suspicion was loosely adapted from the novel Before the Fact by Francis Iles.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Bosley Crowther in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1941/11/21/archives/suspicion-a-hitchcock-thriller-at-music-hall-shadow-of-thin-man-at.html), Variety (https://variety.com/1940/film/reviews/suspicion-1200413496/), and Edwin Schallert in the Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/classichollywood/la-ca-mn-classic-hollywood-20160410-story.html).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at
Playlist for The Everything Show 6/18/2020Roxy Music / Out of the BlueEels / The DeconstructionWynonie Harris / Good Rockin' TonightNorah Jones / Flame TwinGotye / Somebody That I Used to Know (feat. Kimbra)Beck / ChemicalParadis / Toi Et MoiTalking Heads / CitiesLCD Soundsystem / New York, I Love You but You're Bringing Me DownPatsy Cline / I Fall to PiecesLyle Lovett / Stand by Your ManQuincy Jones / Killer JoeTraffic / Walking In the WindSneaker Pimps / BloodsportBig Brother & The Holding Company, Janis Joplin / Ball and ChainStill Corners / The TripBodyrockers / I Like The WayTinariwen / SastanàqqàmEtta James / I'd Rather Go BlindGroove Armada / DriftedPretenders / Didn't Want To Be This LonelyPeter Gabriel / The Feeling BeginsJackie Highway / Here I AmStereo MC's / FeverKitty Lester / Love Letters
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On this episode, in addition to listening to a newly restored version of “Nothing Behind the Door” by Wyllis Cooper, John and Joel Tefteller dive into the fascinating (and often painstaking) world of audio restoration. They're joined by Corey Harker, president of SPERDVAC (the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy) to talk about the group's history and its renewed push to keep classic radio alive. Corey and Joel get into the nuts and bolts of working with old transcription discs: how to clean up the sound without making it artificial, and just how much time and care goes into the process. To really show the difference, they play “before and after” examples from Quiet Please and Flywheel, Shyster, and Flywheel, a great reminder of why professional restoration matters. It's all about making sure these historic recordings don't just survive, but can actually be enjoyed by listeners today and generations to come. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD
In this episode, Christina is joined by rising star Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, recently named one of Variety's 10 Actors to Watch, to talk about her role as Agnes in Joachim Trier's Oscar-contending drama Sentimental Value. The film, also starring Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, and Elle Fanning, explores family, identity, and the complicated bond between two sisters and their father. Inga shares what it was like working with Trier and Skarsgård, the intensity of filming a pivotal emotional scene with Renate Reinsve, and how audiences around the world are connecting with the film's themes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode was originally released on 4/1/2020. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls Episode 102, we travel back to the fall of 1955 for the re-launch of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. Although the five-part Dollar format would last for only a year, listeners then and in the years since have praised the productions as some of the best ever. —————————— Highlights: • Who is Johnny Dollar? • Dick Powell: Not Johnny Dollar • Dollar Launches in February of 1949 • Enter The Movie Star • Enter The Second Movie Star • Dollar Signs Off • The Radio Networks Revamp Programming • Jack Johnstone and Jimmy Stewart • Dollar Reborn, with Gerald Mohr? • Bob Bailey Gets the Role • Relaunching Johnny Dollar • After The Final Curtain • Looking Back to Look Ahead —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • The 1955 Broadcasting Magazine Yearbook • The 1955 Radio Networks Annual • The Winter 1956 Journal of Broadcasting Quarterly • The Who Is Johnny Dollar Matter — By John C. Abbott • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-53 — by Jim Ramsburg • Broadcasting Magazine — September 19th, 1955; October 3rd, 1955; and April 2nd, 1956 • Radio & TV Mirror — 1955 —————————— On the interview front: • Mary Jane Croft, Herb Ellis, Jack Johnstone, Elliott Lewis, Jeanette Nolan, were with SPERDVAC, the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy. For more information, please go to SPERDVAC.com • Virginia Gregg and Parley Baer were with Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingofRadio.com. • Roberta Bailey Goodwin and E. Jack Neuman were with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver • Hans Conried was with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear their full chat at Goldenage—WTIC.org —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Caravan — By 80 Drums Around The World. • Pyramid to the Sun & Roller Coaster — By Les Baxter • Exotique Bossa Nova — By Martin Denny • I'll Be Seeing You — By The Harry James Band • Sleep Walk — By Henri René • Good Timin' — By Jimmy Jones
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Bad Bunny has been dominating headlines this week after closing out his historic 30-show residency, “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,” at Puerto Rico's Coliseo de Puerto Rico. According to ABC News and Hot 97, the September 20th finale was a high-energy spectacle watched not only by thousands in the arena but by millions more globally, thanks to an Amazon Music live stream that broke viewership records and became Amazon Music's most-watched live stream ever. The concert was a massive celebration of Puerto Rican pride, featuring surprise guests like Mark Anthony for a moving duet of the Puerto Rican anthem, and NBA superstar LeBron James making appearances. The residency saw throngs of fans, watch parties across the island, and became an event that transcended music, symbolizing Bad Bunny's cultural impact; as Hot 97 put it, “everybody watching became Puerto Rican” in those magic moments.In tandem with the residency finale, Bad Bunny served up a surprise for his listeners by dropping his new single, “Alambre Púa.” AOL reports that he debuted the track as the opening song for each of the final three residency shows, and then released it on Monday. The single marks his first new music since January's “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” Even months after its release, the album remains strong on charts, holding a Top 10 spot and continuing to fuel demand for his live performances.Despite fans worldwide clamoring for more, there's one notable omission in Bad Bunny's upcoming world tour—he won't be stopping in the United States. IQ Magazine reveals Bad Bunny's candid reason: concerns about ICE raids and a desire to keep both fans and his team safe. This decision has generated widespread discussion on social media, with Puerto Rican and Latin American fans expressing both pride and disappointment.Beyond music, Bad Bunny's star continues to rise. Variety notes he's gearing up for a major film appearance in Adam Sandler's “Happy Gilmore 2,” set to premiere in July. On the entertainment front, Hot 97 confirms his return to Saturday Night Live as a host this coming season—his third time in the role—underscoring how his influence stretches into TV and film. This multi-talented approach is fueling speculation, as discussed on Hot 97, about just how far Bad Bunny's career could go, prompting playful conversation about him possibly becoming president given his unprecedented popularity and philanthropic work.Speaking of philanthropy, Bad Bunny's partnership with Amazon announced during the residency will provide ongoing investment in Puerto Rico's education, technology, agriculture, and economic development, mostly through his Good Bunny Foundation, aligning star power with community impact.Social media all week has been glowing with highlights from the residency, clips of the emotional anthem performance, and fans gushing over “Alambre Púa.” The phrase “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” itself trended for days, mirroring Bad Bunny's declaration of love for his home.Thanks for tuning in. Make sure to come back next week for more updates on Bad Bunny as his world tour plans unfold, new music drops, and more surprises. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
The guys play audio from Chris Thomas' interview with Dan Orvlosky on how this Falcons offense is being predictable at the moment, and how that predictability is leading to some bad habits from Michael Penix.
On this deep-dive episode of Dawnversations, I sit down with Scott Doniger for part two of our Internal Family Systems/Parts Work series. We explore the different 'parts' we all carry—the Inner Critic, the Perfectionist, the Procrastinator, the Righteous One, and the People Pleaser—and uncover how they influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions.Scott brings clarity, insight, and practical guidance for understanding and working with these parts to create more self-compassion and inner harmony. This episode is longer than usual, but we go in-depth because some conversations just can't be rushed. If you've ever wondered why you sabotage yourself, procrastinate endlessly, or feel torn between competing impulses, this episode will give you a fresh perspective—and maybe even a plan for getting along with your inner committee.
Oscar season of Variety's Awards Circuit Podcast kicks off with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson discussing his lead role in Benny Safdie's “The Smashing Machine,” including the emotional toll of going to dark places and the physical transformation that nearly broke him. Also: “One Battle After Another” newcomer Chase Infiniti talks about working alongside superstars in the new Paul Thomas Anderson film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Long Time No See: The Podcast! we're blindfolding two more incredible comedians with lots to talk about!Moses Storm is an actor and comedian who recently starred in Half Baked 2, as well as the Paramount+ series Players. In 2022 Variety called him one of their 10 Comics to Watch -- the same year Team Coco released his debut special Trash White. Moses has toured with Conan O'Brien and made numerous appearances on TBS's Conan, and he's also been featured in shows like Arrested Development, This Is Us and Sunnyside. Maybe you saw him in the Hulu horror film Bad Hair, or Unfriended, or Father of the Year with Adam Sandler, but if you haven't seen him then it's your turn to take off the blindfold!Mike Falzone started as one of the first creators to establish themselves on YouTube in 2006 and has maintained a busy career performing stand-up ever since. He's the creator and executive producer of Surrounded, a crowd work show in-the-round that's been showcased at Just For Laughs in Montreal, Moontower, the Netflix is a Joke Festival, and has now been licensed to Meta as a VR experience. His voice can be heard on Adult Swim's Final Space and he's currently hosting two podcasts, Dynamic Banter and Welcome to Our Podcast with his wife Zoja.Together, Mike and Moses open up about their careers and personal lives and what it means to pursue the art of comedy. They get into the growing popularity of crowd work, the challenges of maintaining personal relationships as a touring comedian, and Mike discusses the emotional toll of giving up hosting Surrounded when he licensed it to Meta. The conversation is drenched in heartfelt humor and sharp wit, providing an in-depth look into the lives and minds of two of today's most talented comedians.Make sure to follow Long Time No See: The Podcast! wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please give us a review on Apple Podcasts to keep the laughs coming!You can also keep up with Moses Storm and Mike Falzone on Instagram.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We were privileged to have Collier Landry join us on the podcast. You might know Collier from the documentary, originally aired on ID TV and now on Prime, called A Murder in Mansfield. Collier was the main subject of that documentary. At 11-years old, Collier was witness to the murder of his mother and at 12 he testified for the defense against his father. His father, Dr. Jack Boyle was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Collier is a cinematographer and filmmaker. His work is featured The NY Times, Variety, Esquire, USA Today, The Daily Mail, and The NY Post. He has been a TEDx Speaker and a guest on The Dr. Phil Show. Collier has a podcast called Moving Past Murder, which you can find on the major platforms, and you can watch it live on YouTube. Visit Collier's website, find information about his podcast, Moving Past Murder, and access his Ted Talk, What Happens When the answers we seek are not what we find or go to his YouTube Channel. Collier can be found on most social media platforms, like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok. Please Note: The content and language in this episode is for adults. Please use discretion when listening. If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at Info@lifelivedbetter.net You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net. Paula's Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. #lifelivedbetter #counseling #therapy #podcast #love #education #lifestyle #wellness #psychology #love #education #drphil #drphilshow #murder #murderinmansfield #collierlandry #TEDx #NYTimes #Variety #esquire #USAToday #TheDailyMail #nypost #movingpastmurder #trauma #recovery #grief #advocacy #survivor
In this episode, we finish up our conversation with Collier Landry. We were privileged to have Collier Landry join us on the podcast. You might know Collier from the documentary, originally aired on ID TV and now on Prime, called A Murder in Mansfield. Collier was the main subject of that documentary. At 11-years old, Collier was witness to the murder of his mother and at 12 he testified for the defense against his father. His father, Dr. Jack Boyle was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.Collier is a cinematographer and filmmaker. His work is featured The NY Times, Variety, Esquire, USA Today, The Daily Mail, and The NY Post. He has been a TEDx Speaker and a guest on The Dr. Phil Show. Collier has a podcast called Moving Past Murder, which you can find on the major platforms, and you can watch it live on YouTube.Visit Collier's website, find information about his podcast, Moving Past Murder, and access his Ted Talk, What Happens When the answers we seek are not what we find or go to his YouTube Channel. Collier can be found on most social media platforms, like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok.Please Note: The content and language in this episode is for adults. Please use discretion when listening.If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at Info@lifelivedbetter.net You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net. Paula's Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. #lifelivedbetter #counseling #therapy #podcast #love #education #lifestyle #wellness #psychology #love #education #drphil #drphilshow #murder #murderinmansfield #collierlandry #TEDx #NYTimes #Variety #esquire #USAToday #TheDailyMail #nypost #movingpastmurder #trauma #recovery #grief #advocacy #survivor
This episode was originally released on 3/1/2020. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 101, we spotlight the career of John Dehner during 1958. In February of that year, Dehner was cast in the title role of J.B. Kendall in Antony Ellis' short-lived western, Frontier Gentleman. We'll focus on four episodes of the series which had a recurring character named Belle Siddons, a beautiful gambler and ex-Confederate spy. Although Frontier Gentleman only aired for nine months, it has left a lasting impression on listeners in the years since. —————————— Highlights: • John Dehner: Artist and Disney Animator • How John Dehner Got Into Radio • Breaking Into the Inner Circle of CBS West-Coast Character Actors • Television Usurps Radio Drama in the 1950s • How Gunsmoke Influenced the Western Drama • Antony Ellis • CBS Radio Turns a Profit in 1957 • Frontier Gentleman Is Launched • The Radio Landscape in February of 1958 • The Travels of J.B. Kendall • Who Is Belle Siddons? • Love and Honor • Have Gun Will Travel Replaces Frontier Gentleman • Radio Drama Dies • Looking Ahead to the Return of Johnny Dollar —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On The Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio - by John Dunning • Radio Rides The Range: A Reference Guide to Western Drama on the Air, 1929 - 1967 by Jack French and David S. Siegel • Network Radio Ratings, 1932-1953 - by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from: • U.S. Radio, 2/1958, and Broadcasting Magazine 2/101958, and 12/8/1958 —————————— On the interview front: • Harry Bartell, Lilian Buyeff, John Dehner, Lawrence Dobkin, Sam Edwards, Virginia Gregg, Jack Johnstone, and Vic Perrin were with SPERDVAC, the Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety, and Comedy. For more information, please go to SPERDVAC.com • Virginia Gregg was also with Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chat at SpeakingofRadio.com. • William Conrad, John Dehner, Norman Macdonnell, and William N. Robson were with John Hickman. Mr. Hickman was the longtime host of WAMU's Recollections. Today, this program is heard each Sunday evening as The Big Broadcast. For more information, please go to WAMU.org • John Dehner and Vic Perrin were also heard with Neil Ross for KMPC in 1982. • Vincent Price and William N Robson were with Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. These interviews can be heard at GoldenAge-WTIC.org. • And Roberta Goodwin was with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver on February 7th, 1982. —————————— Selected Music featured in today's episode was: • Hog of The Forsaken - By Michael Hurley • Ghost Bus Tours - By George Fenton for High Spirits • Sligo Creek - By Al Petteway and Debi Smith for Ken Burns' The National Parks—America's Best Idea • Get a Job - By The Silhouettes • Someone to Watch Over Me - By Rosemary Squires & The Ken Thorne Orchestra • Young at Heart - By Frank Sinatra • Guess Things Happen That Way - By Johnny Cash
The boys are back talking about life, liberty, and football. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
What is being Jewish to you? Join us as we welcome Jonah Platt into our circle. His wildly successful podcast 'Being Jewish' is talking about all the things we love discussing and his vision for Jews in entertainment might hold the key to changing the hearts and minds of the masses. Jonah is a leading advocate for the Jewish community, using his 175k+ social media following to educate and empower on issues of Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Israel. His insightful voice has been widely sought after since October 7th, featured in outlets like Variety, the NY Post, and Jewish Journal. Join us.Being Jewish Pod: https://beingjewishwithjonahplatt.transistor.fm/subscribeW: www.jonahplatt.comX: @JonahPlatt WHAT IS THEJEWFUNCTION - A 10min EXPLANATIONhttps://youtu.be/5TlUt5FqVgQLISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES:https://tinyurl.com/y7tmfpesSETH'S BOOK:https://www.antidotetoantisemitism.com/FREE AUDIOBOOK (With Audible trial) OF THE JEWISH CHOICE - UNITY OR ANTISEMITISM:https://amzn.to/3u40evCLIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBEFollow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @thejewfunctionSUPPORT US ON PATREONpatreon.com/thejewfunction
Feeling stuck under the barbell? This Strength With Purpose episode dives into how to find your why so you can train with consistency and purpose even when motivation fades, life gets messy, or the excitement of chasing PRs wears off. Nikki Sims and Andrew Jackson share how to punch the clock with minimum-viable sessions, bring variety into your training without losing progress, and lean on coaching and community to reignite purpose for the long haul. What You'll Learn in This Episode How to recognize when your training motivation has dipped—and what that really means. Practical strategies to find your why and keep training consistent. The power of “minimum-viable” workouts that hold strength and muscle through busy or stressful seasons. Why variety (hypertrophy, machines, exercise swaps) can renew purpose without derailing goals. When to talk to a coach, remove “buzzkill” lifts, and reset your program with smart structure. Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Beast Over Burden: why lifters lose motivation 1:00 – Feeling stuck and the importance of purpose in training 3:00 – Recognizing ruts: apathy, boredom, and hidden signals 5:00 – Faith over hype: trusting you'll feel better after training 7:00 – Punch-the-clock sessions: how to define your minimum-viable workout 12:00 – Travel, schedules, and training through life chaos 16:00 – Buzzkill lifts and how to swap them guilt-free 20:00 – Variety with purpose: hypertrophy, machines, and refreshing programs 24:00 – Coaching consults and the value of real-time feedback 26:00 – Closing thoughts: how to find your why again Hashtags #StrengthWithPurpose #FindYourWhy #StrengthTraining #LongevityFitness #Hypertrophy #StrengthForLife #BarbellLogic #BeastOverBurden PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com
Playlist for The Everything Show 9/22/2025Holy Wave / Buddhist PeteTennessee Ernie Ford / Sixteen TonsUnderworld / TrimPink Floyd / FearlessBICEP / Chroma 008 Tangz (With Eliza)Dizzy Gillespie Sextet / Groovin' HighGustavo Cerati / Amo Dejarte AsíGuedra Guedra / TamayyurtBobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces / Searching For My LoveThe Roots feat Cody ChesnuTT / The Seed (2.0)Black Eyes / TomTomJames Brown / The PaybackSade / Young LionAdrian Sherwood / The Collapse Of EverythingThe Animals / Hey GypJohnny Rivers / MemphisSofi Tukker, Nonô / Pick Up The PhoneCoriky / Have a Cup of TeaBill Doggett / Slow WalkBeck / StagoleeDave Brubeck / Travellin' BluesAndrew Bird / BloodTalking Heads / Ruby DearNick Drake / 'Cello SongDonovan / Get Thy Bearings
MUSICMy Chemical Romance are set to announce more Long Live The Black Parade stadium dates for 2026 this week, but they've already revealed that they will be headlining next year's Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life.Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter has opened about his physical health struggles that made him "hit the bottom" last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCjtITqTfgc Morrissey canceled two shows over the weekend in Massachusetts and Connecticut after receiving death threats. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/morrissey-cancels-shows-us-assassination-threat-rcna232591 Taylor Swift is releasing a film in theaters from October 3rd to the 5th to celebrate her new album. It's called "Official Release Party of a Showgirl", and tickets are on sale now. https://x.com/taylorswift13/status/1969072116046938144 Harry Styles completed the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, achieving an impressive time of under three hours. He joined approximately 55,000 participants in the race, held on a course widely considered the world's fastest marathon track. He ran under the alias Sted Sarandos and sporting a headband and sunglasses, crossed the finish line in two hours, 59 minutes, and 13 seconds – a highly coveted sub-three-hour achievement. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/offbeat/harry-styles-runs-berlin-marathon-under-fake-name-and-finishes-with-impressive-time/ar-AA1N2ppu?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=DCTS&cvid=68d124d99e0d4fb99fe9010e56bc8255&ei=70Every time Michael Jackson even got close to a female, people wondered if he was legitimately interested, or if he was just PRETENDING. That includes when he married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994. https://pagesix.com/2025/09/20/celebrity-news/priscilla-presley-spills-on-lisa-marie-michael-jacksons-sex-life/ TVNEW STREAMING TV: Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal (Hulu - limited series) MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle held on to the top spot at the box office over the weekend. https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/big-bold-beautiful-journey-box-office-bomb-him-opening-weekend-1236525583/ Actor Gary Busey has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching a woman at a convention in 2022. https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gary-busey-sentenced-to-2-years-probation-for-2022-sex-crime/ Charlie Sheen says a Mexican cartel once cut him off because he was buying so much coke. Charlie Sheen shocked an interviewer when he revealed that the Mexican cartel cut him off from buying cocaine. “The cartel cut you off?” interviewer Amelia Adams asked the “Two and a Half Men” alum on Sunday's episode of Australia's “60 Minutes,” per Daily Mail. “They did, they did,” he confirmed. https://pagesix.com/2025/09/21/celebrity-news/charlie-sheen-was-cut-off-by-the-mexican-cartel-over-his-massive-cocaine-consumption/ Matthew McConaughey got candid in a new interview about his relationship with his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey. https://www.eonline.com/news/1422838/matthew-mcconaughey-details-camila-alves-marriage Sylvester Stallone believes that John Rambo's story could continue with the help of AI. https://deadline.com/2025/09/sylvester-stallone-pitched-himself-ai-de-aged-rambo-prequel-1236551666/ Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion on Friday while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Variety reports. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/tom-holland-concussion-spider-man-brand-new-day-1236525814/ AND FINALLYYou can get paid $666 to watch, rank, and review five scary movies. Applications are open until October 7th at CableTV.com. They're calling this position a "Thrillternship". The "Thrilltern" will earn a VERY SCARY $666, plus a $50 Uber Eats gift card and a one-year subscription to Screambox. Applications are open until October 7th, and you must be at least 18 years old. The Thrilltern must choose five horror movies from their list of the scariest movies. Here are 13 movies found on their list: AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ralph interviews New York Times reporter, David Gelles, about his new book, “Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.” Then, we welcome back former IRS commissioner, John Koskinen, to update us on how the Trump Administration is dismantling the IRS and stealing your personal information.David Gelles is a reporter on the New York Times climate team and he leads the Times's “Climate Forward” newsletter and events series. He is the author of The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America—and How to Undo His Legacy, and his new book is Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.He [Yvon Chouinard] saw Patagonia as a role model for other corporations and believed that by running Patagonia in a different way, he could show that capitalism just didn't have to suck so much.David GellesThere's a paradox that runs through the pages of Dirtbag Billionaire and it's never fully resolved…It's the fact that Chouinard is an environmentalist who wants to reduce the impact of mankind on planet earth, and yet he runs a big, complicated clothing company that is taking a toll on the environment that he's trying to protect. He runs a company that in theory, he says, and in practice is largely doing, the work of funding grassroots activists and environmental conservation. But he's doing it by participating in the very capitalist system that is responsible for so much of the damage to our natural world. And the list goes on. These contradictions are what really has animated Chouinard and his executive team for all these years. They understand their own perfections. But unlike most, they are willing to really examine their own failings, to look it square in the eye, straight in the mirror, and try to figure out how to make things better.David GellesChouinard being a “dirtbag” is something he always identified as and he still does at a certain level. The great insult in his mind is being called a “billionaire.”David GellesJohn Koskinen served as the IRS Commissioner from 2013 to 2017.Lobbyists and corporations are very good at making sure that [tax advantages] always stayed. You never hear too often of tax advantages taken out of the code, what everybody argues about as new ones being put into the code.John KoskinenThese (IRS workers) are very skilled people who in fact have given up the opportunity to make two or three times more money in the private sector because they believe in public service.John KoskinenNews 9/19/25* Just weeks after David Ellison's Skydance Media completed their $8 billion takeover of Paramount Global, Ellison is setting his sights even higher – a proposed $70 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Variety reports. If this deal proceeds, it would mean that Ellison would control CNN in addition to CBS news, the latter of which he seemingly plans to place under the supervision of “anti-woke” arch-zionist media personality Bari Weiss. While true that cable news does not possess nearly as much clout as it did just a few years ago, this would represent a nearly unprecedented consolidation in that sector. Ellison and his lieutenants would wield a tremendous amount of influence in the media, which would translate to real impacts on the political process. It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration media regulators will take any action to block this deal. Based on their actions so far, it seems unlikely.* In more media news, ABC has indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which the comedian has hosted since 2003, after he criticized Trump and his allies for “capitaliz[ing]” on the murder of Charlie Kirk to score political points, CNN reports. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened action up to and including revoking the broadcast license for ABC, which airs the program, or possibly blocking their merger with Nexstar. While Rolling Stone reports multiple executives at ABC and its parent company Disney, felt that Kimmel “had not actually said anything over the line,” they folded immediately under the threat of retaliation by the administration. This move represents a major contradiction of Carr's previously stated belief that “[the FCC] must dismantle the censorship cartel and restore free speech rights for everyday Americans.” Democrats are incensed at this attack on free speech, Congressman Ro Khanna is seeking to subpoena Carr to testify to the House Oversight Committee. Trump, feeling confident after claiming the scalp of both Kimmel and Colbert – two outspoken critics – is now calling for NBC to remove Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, via Truth Social. Variety reports conservative media conglomerate Sinclair will “replace the Friday timeslot of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!' with a Charlie Kirk tribute special on its ABC affiliate stations — and is offering the special to all other ABC stations across the country.”* Regarding social media, the Wall Street Journal reports that the U.S. and China are nearing a deal on control of TikTok, under a framework in which “an investor consortium including Oracle... Silver Lake and Andreessen Horowitz” would acquire an 80% stake. Oracle is of course run by David Ellison's father, Larry Ellison, one of the richest men in the world, while Andreessen Horowitz is the venture capital firm of Trump ally Marc Andreessen. Silver Lake is another Silicon Valley private equity firm. This deal would finally put an end to the nebulous legal limbo created by Congress passing the TikTok ban and Trump refusing to enforce it. According to this report, the new company that would be created to run TikTok in America, “would also have an American-dominated board with one member designated by the U.S. government.”* The administration is seeking to shore up support in corporate America in other ways too. Trump has renewed his 2018 push to eliminate the reports businesses are mandated to issue on a quarterly basis, moving to a biannual reporting system. Trump argues that this shift would “cut costs and discourage shortsightedness on the part of publicly traded companies.” Others however believe that this change could be harmful to the economy, making companies less transparent and therefore increasing potential investor risk. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is “making Trump's proposal a priority.” This from Reuters.* More troubling signs are emerging in the U.S economy. Per Bloomberg, “Consumers in the top 10% of the income distribution accounted for 49.2% of total spending,” in the second quarter of 2025. This is the highest percentage of consumer spending accounted for by that demographic going back to 1989, according to an analysis of the Federal Reserve's Financial Accounts and Survey of Consumer Finance data conducted by Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's. Chandan Economics reports a spike in late rent payments in August, suggesting stress in the “financial health of renter households,” while for homeowners, Polymarket reports that even more people are searching "help with mortgage" on Google than during the 2008 housing crisis. This comes as only 1.3 million home building permits were issued in August, the lowest level since the Spring of 2020, according to economist and Washington Post columnist Heather Long. Taken together, this data paints a picture of an economy flailing, and kept afloat only by the very rich.* Speaking of the very rich, the first American Pope, Leo the XIV, condemned the precipitous rise in CEO pay compared to their employees. Leo remarked that CEOs now make “600 times more than what average workers are receiving," adding "What does that mean…If [money] is the only thing that has value anymore, then we're in big trouble." Specifically, Leo was referring to the proposed new compensation package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, which could turn the billionaire into a trillionaire. This from Yahoo! Finance. Senator Bernie Sanders echoed this sentiment, writing “The Pope is exactly right. No society can survive when one man becomes a trillionaire while the vast majority struggle to just survive — trying to put food on the table, pay rent and afford health care. We can and must do better.”* Turning to Israel and Gaza, AP reports Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's is resigning from the company after 47 years. In a letter, Jerry explains that he could not “in good conscience” remain at Ben & Jerry's because their parent company – the British conglomerate Unilever – has been constraining his ability to advocate against the genocide in Gaza. Jerry writes “For more than 20 years under their ownership, Ben & Jerry's stood up and spoke out in support of peace, justice and human rights, not as abstract concepts, but in relation to real events happening in our world…It's profoundly disappointing to come to the conclusion that that independence, the very basis of our sale to Unilever, is gone.” This is the largest, but by no means only, rupture between Ben & Jerry's and Unilever; this report notes “In March Ben & Jerry's said that its CEO was unlawfully removed by Unilever in retaliation for the ice cream maker's social and political activism.” However, as Greenfield's departure illustrates, the founders have little recourse besides their public platform and resignation.* In a sign of Israel's waning influence in the Democratic Party, POLITICO reports Democratic public affairs “megafirm” SKDK has ended their $600,000 contract with the state of Israel which was supposed to run from April 2025 through March 2026. The firm's recent focus had been “pitching guests for news shows to hear Israel's side of the war in Gaza.” The firm has been tight-lipped on this decision, saying only the work “had run its course.” Yet, this decision comes directly on the heels of reporting that Stagwell, the parent company of SKDK, was involved in “setting up a bot program ‘to amplify pro-Israel narratives on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other platforms,'” as revealed in a Foreign Agents Registration Act filing.* On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders crossed a major rhetorical rubicon, labeling Israel's actions in Gaza a “genocide.” In an op-ed appropriate titled “It Is Genocide,” Sanders cites the casualty totals – noting that “The full toll is likely much higher, with many thousands of bodies buried under the rubble” – along with the Israeli blockade on the enclave and their systematic destruction of Gaza's infrastructure, including hospitals, water and sanitation facilities and schools. Sanders also cites the genocidal intent expressed by Israeli leaders, through quotes like “the Gaza Strip should be flattened, and there should be one sentence for everyone there — death. We have to wipe the Gaza Strip off the map. There are no innocents there.” Sanders concludes this piece by warning that if the world fails to act, as during the Holocaust, Netanyahu and other “demagogues” will feel emboldened. History, Sanders writes “demands that the world act with one voice to say: enough is enough. No more genocide.” After Sanders' announcement, Vermont Congresswoman Becca Balint came out with her own statement accepting the genocide label. Zeteo reports a total of 20 members of Congress now say Israel is committing genocide.* Finally, to end on a positive note, on Monday the House passed the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act, which seeks to “break down…barriers and support the mental health of our aviation workforce by changing the current rules which prevent aviation professionals from seeking mental health care by imposing unfair penalties on those who do,” according to a press release by the bill's Republican sponsor Pete Stauber. A press release from the Democratic sponsor, Sean Casten, reads “Aviators should not be unfairly penalized for seeking mental health care…The current system perpetuates a culture of silence, and it's past time that changes.” Some observers have attributed some credit for the passage of this bill to the comedian Nathan Fielder's series The Rehearsal, the latest season of which dealt extensively with the issue of aviators' mental health. While congressional staff have downplayed the show's influence, it seems hard to deny that at the very least it raised the profile of this pressing issue. Either way, hopefully this bill will make it safer to fly by removing the stigma from pilots seeking mental healthcare. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes the actor who brings to life the unforgettable role of Nurse Roy: DeVon Franklin. DeVon is a producer of films like Miracles from Heaven and Breakthrough, a New York Times bestselling author, a preacher, and a motivational voice named by Variety as one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch.” Whether through books, movies, sermons, or his own acting, his mission has always been the same: to inspire, inform, and motivate. Today, DeVon shares candidly about growing up in the Bay Area, losing his father at a young age, and how film and faith became his lifelines of healing. He also opens up about what drew him to portray Nurse Roy in SOUL ON FIRE (the burn nurse who pushed a young John O'Leary to walk again), the real-life lessons of Roy's compassion and grit, and why telling this part of our story was both deeply personal and profoundly meaningful. My friends, if you or someone you love needs to be reminded that ordinary work, done with extraordinary love, can change the course of a life, this conversation is for you. You'll be encouraged to see pain not as the problem, but as a teacher pointing to healing. And you'll be inspired to embrace your own story with courage, faith, and the freedom to simply be.