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    Science Salon
    The Collapse of Open Inquiry: Sacred Victims and Forbidden Questions

    Science Salon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 90:00


    Open inquiry depends on the ability to ask uncomfortable questions and follow evidence wherever it leads. Eric Kaufmann argues that this norm is now under strain. Drawing on history, survey data, and political theory, Kaufmann outlines how certain identity categories came to be treated as morally sacred—and how that shift has reshaped debates about equality, free speech, and academic inquiry. The conversation examines the long roots of today's culture conflicts, the move from equal opportunity to equal outcomes, and why disagreement is increasingly interpreted as moral transgression rather than intellectual difference. At stake is what happens to liberal societies when some questions can no longer be asked, nd whether open inquiry can still be defended without abandoning concern for fairness and dignity Eric Kaufmann is a professor of politics and Director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science at the University of Buckingham. He has written for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Times of London, Newsweek, National Review, New Statesman, Financial Times, and other outlets. His new book is The Third Awokening.

    Police Off The Cuff
    School Shooting Victims Are About to Get Paid Big.

    Police Off The Cuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 7:07


    School Shooting Victims Are About to Get Paid Big  is episode covers the "latest news" regarding a tragic "mass shooting" event, focusing on the legal ramifications and the broader issue of "gun violence in america." We anticipate numerous lawsuits and discuss the potential "court process" for the many affected parties, bringing you the latest in "news" on this continuing "crime." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The_C.O.W.S.
    The C.​O.​W.​S. Neutralizing Workplace Racism 12/​25/​25 #UPSWageTheft

    The_C.O.W.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025


    The Context of White Supremacy (C.O.W.S.) Radio Program hosts the weekly summit on Neutralizing Workplace Racism 12/25/25 Once again, RacistMan & RacistWoman do not take holidays, and neither does Gus T. Hopefully, most Victims of Racism are not required to work the plantation for White Jesus's birthday. After avoiding or briefly attending tacky holiday functions, we'll get back to the business of Producing Justice. Gus was especially intrigued by the case of Janique Sanders, a black female who was terminated from her position at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She alleges that she was fired in response to her recorded answer to a query about "DEI" at the school. Sanders reportedly told a member of "Accuracy in Media" that the university has reconfigured their "DEI" policy to comply with Pres. Trump's new mandates. The school allegedly investigated this exchange and terminated Sanders' employment. Gus is curious to know if her response violated policy and procedure and if there is a school-mandated position on how employees should respond to questions about the school's DEI position. #NoHolidaysForRacists INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE 564943#

    Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
    Duluth Named Georgia's Most Hallmark Movie-Like City | Solicitor's Office Donates 5K Proceeds to Help Domestic Violence Victims | Salleigh Grubbs Appointed to State Election Board

    Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 13:20


    Top Stories for December 25th Publish Date: December 25th PRE-ROLL: SUGAR HILL ICE SKATING From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, December 25th and Happy birthday to Jimmy Buffett I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Duluth named Georgia's most Hallmark movie-like city Solicitor's Office donates 5K proceeds to help domestic violence victims Salleigh Grubbs appointed to State Election Board Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on holiday foods All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: GCPS Hiring STORY 1: Duluth named Georgia's most Hallmark movie-like city If you’re dreaming of a Hallmark-style Christmas, Gwinnett County’s got you covered—no need to pack your bags. According to The Action Network, three Gwinnett cities made Georgia’s top five most Hallmark-like towns, with Duluth taking the crown as number one. Why Duluth? Think walkable streets, a buzzing town green, and a community that actually shows up—for festivals, concerts, and all the holiday feels. “It’s less about historic landmarks and more about people-driven traditions,” they said. Lawrenceville and Suwanee also made the list, proving Gwinnett’s got that small-town magic—minus the guaranteed snow or last-minute romantic plot twists. STORY 2: Solicitor's Office donates 5K proceeds to help domestic violence victims Three local groups that support domestic violence survivors got a little holiday cheer last week, courtesy of the Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office. Solicitor General LisaMarie Bristol handed out checks to Mosaic Georgia, the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, and Ahimsa House during a ceremony at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. The $12,080 came from the office’s third annual Dash 4 Domestic Violence 5K. “This is about more than money—it’s about action,” the office said. The event drew 170 runners, 65 volunteers, and 33 sponsors, raising over $12K to help survivors and their families across Gwinnett. STORY 3: Salleigh Grubbs appointed to State Election Board Former Cobb GOP Chair Salleigh Grubbs has been tapped for the State Election Board, the Georgia Republican Party announced Monday. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones made the appointment, filling the seat left vacant by Rick Jeffares. Grubbs called it a “recess appointment” and said she’s ready to get to work immediately. “Salleigh’s leadership and commitment to election integrity are unmatched,” said Georgia GOP Chair Josh McKoon. A Marietta native, Grubbs has been a vocal advocate for fair elections for years. “I’m honored and humbled,” she said. “This is about transparency, bipartisanship, and making Georgia’s elections better for everyone.” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Kia Mall of Georgia - DTL HOLIDAY STORY 4: Bittersweet: Candymakers navigate tariff, supply chain challenges during holiday season For Jocelyn Dubuke, owner of Jardi Chocolates, 2025 was a gamble. Faced with rising tariffs and supply chain chaos, she spent every dollar of last year’s revenue to stockpile chocolate. Why? To keep her customers from feeling the pinch. “Come January, I told my distributors, ‘Whatever chocolate you’ve got in the States, I want it,’” she said. “I wasn’t about to tell my customers halfway through the year, ‘Oh, by the way, your price just doubled.’” Chocolate’s tricky—rules you can bend, but not break. And with cacao only grown overseas, tariffs hit hard. STORY 5: Brookwood Tops Archer for First Deep South Classic Title in 10 Years Masai Knight spent most of the game dishing out assists—nine of them, to be exact—but his biggest play came when it mattered most. With Brookwood clinging to a four-point lead in the final minute of the Deep South Classic championship, Knight threaded a perfect pass to Grant Dehnke, who scored inside to stretch the lead to six. A defensive stop, a couple of free throws, and that was it—Brookwood sealed a 61-52 win, their first tournament title in a decade. FALCONS: Bijan Robinson was electric, C.J. Henderson clutch, and the Falcons? They held on—barely. Atlanta edged Arizona 26-19 on Sunday, thanks to Henderson’s diving interception with 90 seconds left, slamming the door on the Cardinals’ final drive. Robinson? Unreal. 171 total yards, a touchdown grab, and a spot in Falcons history—just the third player to hit 2,000 scrimmage yards in a season. Not bad company: Jamal Anderson, William Andrews. Arizona? Another heartbreak. Seven straight losses, 12 of their last 13. Brissett’s 203 yards weren’t enough, and a wild Michael Wilson TD catch wasn’t either. Atlanta’s still alive. Barely. Break 3: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on holiday foods Break 4: We’ll have closing comments after this Break 5: Ingles Markets 3 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com www.kiamallofga.com Ice Rink – Downtown Sugar Hill https://www.downtownlawrencevillega.com/ Team GCPS News Podcast, Current Events, Top Headlines, Breaking News, Podcast News, Trending, Local News, Daily, News, Podcast, Interviews See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast
    Ep 60 (Part 1): Game Launch Edition: Retro Studios' Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast (Spoiler-Free)

    Collateral Gaming Video Game Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 87:56


    Title: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond [Wikipedia] [IMDb] Developer(s): Retro Studios; Next Level Games, Virtuos (add'l development) Publisher: Nintendo Designers: Bill Vandervoort, Jhony Ljungstedt, Eric Sebesta (directors); Stephen Dupree Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 Release date: December 4, 2025 PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast) SHOWNOTES: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally here! In Part 1 of Collateral Gaming's episode on our most anticipated game of the year, Ash, Zach, and Dan give our spoiler-free thoughts. Does it live up to the hype? Find out now, and stay tuned for Part 2 for our full spoiler review, as well as our (belated) Holiday Special on The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past! Check out Dan's articles on TechRaptor.net! You can also listen to Victims and Villains at victimsandvillains.net, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts. More importantly, if you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm—please reach out. Comment, message, or tweet at them. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for more resources. Call the suicide lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Text "HELP" to 741-741. There is hope and you DO have so much value and worth! Collateral Gaming is on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Collateral Media merch is available on Dashery! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: collateralmedia.dashery.com (Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat from Purple Planet Music. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

    The FOX News Rundown
    Fire Victims Hoping For Help This Holiday Season

    The FOX News Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 30:01


    Thousands of Californians who lost their homes in January's devastating wildfires are still waiting to rebuild, with insurance gaps, infrastructure delays, and red tape all having slowed the process. And for many homeowners, a new deadline is approaching as mortgage forbearance periods expire, raising the prospect of making payments on homes that no longer exist. Rachel Jonas and Rob Fagnani, who lost their Pacific Palisades home in the fire, join the Rundown to explain why they are now advocating for disaster mortgage relief while they work toward rebuilding. Martin Scorsese presents The Saints on FOX Nation, a groundbreaking series that reimagines the lives of the saints through a contemporary lens, aiming to connect with today's audiences in a fresh and culturally relevant way. FOX News contributor and theologian Jonathan Morris joins the Rundown to discuss the journey between doubt and devotion explored in The Saints. He reflects on the challenges and insights of telling their stories, while also addressing the inclusion of the first "millennial saint," common misconceptions, and the overarching themes woven throughout the series. Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Beyond The Horizon
    Another Day, Another Epstein Dump, Another Trust Breakdown (12/24/25)

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 18:31 Transcription Available


    The U.S. Department of Justice released another massive tranche of Epstein-related materials early Tuesday under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, bringing the total to tens of thousands of new pages and media now publicly searchable online. Reports indicate nearly 30,000 additional documents and video clips were posted, though many remain heavily redacted or unclear in significance. The new files include emails, surveillance footage, evidence logs, and other investigative records connected to Epstein's case and associates, drawing renewed attention to his criminal network and the scope of federal investigation. The DOJ's release notes that some claims contained in the documents — including allegations about public figures — are unverified or sensationalist and were included to comply with the law's transparency requirements rather than as evidence of criminal conduct. Victims' advocates continue to criticize the pace and depth of disclosure, and political controversy has flared as some files released earlier this week were removed without explanation.Among the notable contents in this December 23 dump are emails suggesting previously unseen communications involving Ghislaine Maxwell and a sender linked to “Balmoral,” possibly tied to a British royal, as well as flight records and correspondence referencing former President Donald Trump's travel on Epstein's jet more often than previously documented — though context and implications remain heavily redacted. The release also reportedly contains surveillance materials from the timeframe around Epstein's death, adding to ongoing public distrust and speculation about transparency in the case. High-profile reactions include political pushback over reputational concerns, continued disputes over redaction practices, and calls from lawmakers for enforcement of the transparency law after deadlines were missed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein files live updates as Justice Department releases huge new set of documents, photos

    Beyond The Horizon
    Lesley Groff And How The DOJ Looked The Other Way

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 17:26 Transcription Available


    Lesley Groff was more than just Jeffrey Epstein's assistant—she was allegedly one of the operational architects behind the scenes of his trafficking empire. For years, Groff managed Epstein's calendar, travel logistics, and appointments, but the allegations against her go much deeper than administrative work. Victims and lawsuits have accused her of coordinating meetings that were, in reality, abuse sessions involving underage girls. She's been described as someone who not only arranged encounters but also actively facilitated the recruitment process by maintaining contact with young girls and, in some cases, instructing them to bring others. Her office wasn't a neutral workspace—it was the nerve center of a global sex trafficking ring hiding behind layers of wealth and corporate polish.Despite these disturbing claims, Groff has never been criminally charged. She was one of the individuals protected under Epstein's infamous 2008 non-prosecution agreement, which granted immunity to unnamed co-conspirators and allowed key enablers to escape justice entirely. In the years since, she's managed to keep a low profile, rarely speaking publicly while civil suits were quietly dismissed or settled. Her continued freedom, in the face of such serious allegations, is a reminder of how deeply entrenched Epstein's protection network was—and how many of those who helped orchestrate his abuse still walk free, untouched by the justice system. Groff's story isn't just about her—it's about a system that shielded the guilty while survivors were left to carry the weight of silence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein assistant accused of supplying girls for the pedophile WILL NOT face charges | Daily Mail Online

    The Epstein Chronicles
    The DOJ And Their Request To Get The Grand Jury Documents Unsealed

    The Epstein Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 20:09 Transcription Available


    The process of unsealing federal grand jury records is deliberately difficult, wrapped in layers of legal insulation under Rule 6(e) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Only a federal judge—not the President, not the Attorney General—can authorize disclosure, and even then, only if the requester demonstrates a “particularized need” that outweighs the default presumption of secrecy. Motions must be surgically precise, narrowly tailored, and supported by compelling legal justification. Even successful requests often result in redacted or restricted disclosures, not public transparency. The system is built to prioritize protection over exposure, and accountability often takes a backseat to process.While the courts claim this structure safeguards the integrity of justice, it frequently appears to serve power over truth—especially when politically sensitive material is involved. The legal mechanisms for disclosure exist on paper but function in reality as bureaucratic gatekeeping. Victims, journalists, and the public are told they can seek access, but few ever get it—and fewer still get anything meaningful. The result is a growing skepticism: that secrecy has become less about shielding the innocent and more about shielding the institution itself. The question is, will the courts continue to protect that secrecy at all costs, or will the demand for real transparency finally break through?to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

    From Washington – FOX News Radio
    Fire Victims Hoping For Help This Holiday Season

    From Washington – FOX News Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 30:01


    Thousands of Californians who lost their homes in January's devastating wildfires are still waiting to rebuild, with insurance gaps, infrastructure delays, and red tape all having slowed the process. And for many homeowners, a new deadline is approaching as mortgage forbearance periods expire, raising the prospect of making payments on homes that no longer exist. Rachel Jonas and Rob Fagnani, who lost their Pacific Palisades home in the fire, join the Rundown to explain why they are now advocating for disaster mortgage relief while they work toward rebuilding. Martin Scorsese presents The Saints on FOX Nation, a groundbreaking series that reimagines the lives of the saints through a contemporary lens, aiming to connect with today's audiences in a fresh and culturally relevant way. FOX News contributor and theologian Jonathan Morris joins the Rundown to discuss the journey between doubt and devotion explored in The Saints. He reflects on the challenges and insights of telling their stories, while also addressing the inclusion of the first "millennial saint," common misconceptions, and the overarching themes woven throughout the series. Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Members Only Podcast: A Mafia History Podcast
    #46: History of the Pittsburgh Mob (Part One): Immigration, the Black Hand, and the Era of Salvatore Catanzaro

    The Members Only Podcast: A Mafia History Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 64:41


    Long before Prohibition, long before speakeasies and Tommy guns, Pittsburgh's underworld was already taking shape—quietly, violently, and largely unseen.This episode traces the true origins of organized crime in Western Pennsylvania, beginning not with a Mafia family as we know it today, but with knives in an alley, whispered threats, and fear used as a business model. We open on October 28, 1892, when a brutal Sicilian knife duel erupts on a dusty Pittsburgh street—an encounter that nearly kills Salvatore “The Banana King” Catanzaro and sets the tone for everything that follows.From there, the story widens. We travel back to southern Italy and the Mezzogiorno to understand the conditions that shaped the men who would later carry old-world codes of silence, honor, and vengeance across the Atlantic. We follow Italian immigrants into the mills, mines, and boarding houses of Pittsburgh and its surrounding towns—places where law enforcement was distant, protection was unreliable, and fear became currency.At the center of this episode is the rise of the Black Hand. Through contemporaneous newspaper accounts, police reports, and court records, we reconstruct a chilling pattern of extortion, kidnappings, bombings, and assassinations that terrorized Italian communities from the early 1900s through the First World War. Letters marked with daggers and bloody handprints. Demands signed “La Mano Nera.” Victims who paid, victims who vanished, and victims who fought back.We follow real cases that gripped the city: the kidnapping of a Brooklyn child believed hidden in Pittsburgh, assassinations tied to refusal to pay tribute, mining towns paralyzed by fear, and bodies burned or dumped in the hills outside the city. We examine how authorities alternately dismissed, denied, and misunderstood what was happening—even as the violence escalated.Threaded through it all is Salvatore Catanzaro—a man remembered publicly as a successful fruit merchant, civic leader, and pillar of the Italian community, yet whispered about by historians as Pittsburgh's first Mafia boss. We explore his rise from Sicily to America, his near-fatal duel, his quiet accumulation of influence through legitimate business, and the mystery surrounding his true role in the city's early underworld. Was he a padrone who ruled through respect rather than blood? Or a myth retroactively shaped by later generations?By the episode's end, one thing is clear: the Black Hand did not disappear—it evolved. As Prohibition loomed, extortion gave way to bootlegging, and loose networks hardened into organized hierarchies. The foundations of the Pittsburgh Mafia were already in place, built on fear, silence, and survival.This is not a romanticized story. It's a reconstruction—grounded in primary sources—of how organized crime took root in a city better known for steel and smoke than secret societies. And it's the first chapter in a much longer, darker history still to come.

    The Moscow Murders and More
    Another Day, Another Epstein Dump, Another Trust Breakdown (12/24/25)

    The Moscow Murders and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 18:31 Transcription Available


    The U.S. Department of Justice released another massive tranche of Epstein-related materials early Tuesday under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, bringing the total to tens of thousands of new pages and media now publicly searchable online. Reports indicate nearly 30,000 additional documents and video clips were posted, though many remain heavily redacted or unclear in significance. The new files include emails, surveillance footage, evidence logs, and other investigative records connected to Epstein's case and associates, drawing renewed attention to his criminal network and the scope of federal investigation. The DOJ's release notes that some claims contained in the documents — including allegations about public figures — are unverified or sensationalist and were included to comply with the law's transparency requirements rather than as evidence of criminal conduct. Victims' advocates continue to criticize the pace and depth of disclosure, and political controversy has flared as some files released earlier this week were removed without explanation.Among the notable contents in this December 23 dump are emails suggesting previously unseen communications involving Ghislaine Maxwell and a sender linked to “Balmoral,” possibly tied to a British royal, as well as flight records and correspondence referencing former President Donald Trump's travel on Epstein's jet more often than previously documented — though context and implications remain heavily redacted. The release also reportedly contains surveillance materials from the timeframe around Epstein's death, adding to ongoing public distrust and speculation about transparency in the case. High-profile reactions include political pushback over reputational concerns, continued disputes over redaction practices, and calls from lawmakers for enforcement of the transparency law after deadlines were missed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein files live updates as Justice Department releases huge new set of documents, photosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

    Fox News Rundown Evening Edition
    Fire Victims Hoping For Help This Holiday Season

    Fox News Rundown Evening Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 30:01


    Thousands of Californians who lost their homes in January's devastating wildfires are still waiting to rebuild, with insurance gaps, infrastructure delays, and red tape all having slowed the process. And for many homeowners, a new deadline is approaching as mortgage forbearance periods expire, raising the prospect of making payments on homes that no longer exist. Rachel Jonas and Rob Fagnani, who lost their Pacific Palisades home in the fire, join the Rundown to explain why they are now advocating for disaster mortgage relief while they work toward rebuilding. Martin Scorsese presents The Saints on FOX Nation, a groundbreaking series that reimagines the lives of the saints through a contemporary lens, aiming to connect with today's audiences in a fresh and culturally relevant way. FOX News contributor and theologian Jonathan Morris joins the Rundown to discuss the journey between doubt and devotion explored in The Saints. He reflects on the challenges and insights of telling their stories, while also addressing the inclusion of the first "millennial saint," common misconceptions, and the overarching themes woven throughout the series. Plus, commentary by Vice President of Communications for Focus on The Family, Paul Batura. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Epstein Chronicles
    Another Day, Another Epstein Dump, Another Trust Breakdown (12/23/25)

    The Epstein Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 18:31 Transcription Available


    The U.S. Department of Justice released another massive tranche of Epstein-related materials early Tuesday under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, bringing the total to tens of thousands of new pages and media now publicly searchable online. Reports indicate nearly 30,000 additional documents and video clips were posted, though many remain heavily redacted or unclear in significance. The new files include emails, surveillance footage, evidence logs, and other investigative records connected to Epstein's case and associates, drawing renewed attention to his criminal network and the scope of federal investigation. The DOJ's release notes that some claims contained in the documents — including allegations about public figures — are unverified or sensationalist and were included to comply with the law's transparency requirements rather than as evidence of criminal conduct. Victims' advocates continue to criticize the pace and depth of disclosure, and political controversy has flared as some files released earlier this week were removed without explanation.Among the notable contents in this December 23 dump are emails suggesting previously unseen communications involving Ghislaine Maxwell and a sender linked to “Balmoral,” possibly tied to a British royal, as well as flight records and correspondence referencing former President Donald Trump's travel on Epstein's jet more often than previously documented — though context and implications remain heavily redacted. The release also reportedly contains surveillance materials from the timeframe around Epstein's death, adding to ongoing public distrust and speculation about transparency in the case. High-profile reactions include political pushback over reputational concerns, continued disputes over redaction practices, and calls from lawmakers for enforcement of the transparency law after deadlines were missed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein files live updates as Justice Department releases huge new set of documents, photosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

    The Epstein Chronicles
    Lesley Groff And How The DOJ Looked The Other Way

    The Epstein Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 17:26 Transcription Available


    Lesley Groff was more than just Jeffrey Epstein's assistant—she was allegedly one of the operational architects behind the scenes of his trafficking empire. For years, Groff managed Epstein's calendar, travel logistics, and appointments, but the allegations against her go much deeper than administrative work. Victims and lawsuits have accused her of coordinating meetings that were, in reality, abuse sessions involving underage girls. She's been described as someone who not only arranged encounters but also actively facilitated the recruitment process by maintaining contact with young girls and, in some cases, instructing them to bring others. Her office wasn't a neutral workspace—it was the nerve center of a global sex trafficking ring hiding behind layers of wealth and corporate polish.Despite these disturbing claims, Groff has never been criminally charged. She was one of the individuals protected under Epstein's infamous 2008 non-prosecution agreement, which granted immunity to unnamed co-conspirators and allowed key enablers to escape justice entirely. In the years since, she's managed to keep a low profile, rarely speaking publicly while civil suits were quietly dismissed or settled. Her continued freedom, in the face of such serious allegations, is a reminder of how deeply entrenched Epstein's protection network was—and how many of those who helped orchestrate his abuse still walk free, untouched by the justice system. Groff's story isn't just about her—it's about a system that shielded the guilty while survivors were left to carry the weight of silence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein assistant accused of supplying girls for the pedophile WILL NOT face charges | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

    The Epstein Chronicles
    When It Comes To The Jeffrey Epstein Coverup, Confusion Was Always The Plan

    The Epstein Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 15:21 Transcription Available


    The coverup surrounding Jeffrey Epstein was a sophisticated, multistage operation that weaponized misdirection, media manipulation, and institutional protection to bury the truth in plain sight. It began by amplifying the Mossad-as-mastermind theory—a deliberate red herring that redirected public scrutiny away from Epstein's deep ties to U.S. intelligence, federal law enforcement, and powerful domestic institutions. This narrative not only created an exotic scapegoat but also contaminated serious inquiry, lumping real investigators in with conspiracy theorists. With blame successfully deflected abroad, the American intelligence and financial networks that enabled and protected Epstein were quietly airbrushed out of the story.What followed was a coordinated campaign of procedural containment, reputational damage control, and manufactured closure. Victims were ignored or silenced, key files remained sealed, and the narrative was shifted from systemic exploitation to a lone predator myth. Ghislaine Maxwell's trial and silence were treated as resolution, while the institutions that benefited from Epstein's operation repackaged themselves as allies in justice. Meanwhile, the gatekeepers returned to inject noise any time the truth threatened to reemerge. The end result is not just a coverup—but a successful historical rewrite, where the perpetrators walk free, the public is pacified, and the truth is replaced with permanent confusion.And now, almost unthinkably, we've come full circle—into the final insult: the attempted rehabilitation of Ghislaine Maxwell. With time doing what time does, and the public's memory deliberately eroded, we're seeing carefully placed interviews, soft-focus articles, and revisionist commentary that recasts Maxwell not as a co-architect of a global trafficking operation, but as a tragic figure—"a woman caught in a man's world," or worse, "a scapegoat." This isn't organic. It's the last stage of narrative laundering, where the architects of the coverup test whether enough time and confusion have passed to slowly reintroduce one of the most culpable figures as misunderstood, maligned, or even worthy of sympathy.to contact me:bobbycapucciBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

    A Love Language Minute
    Victims of our Environment?

    A Love Language Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 1:00 Transcription Available


    The commonly held view is that we are victims of our environment. We think that if we grew up in a dysfunctional family, we're destined to failure in relationships. It doesn't have to be that way. While our environment affects us, it doesn't control us.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SBS Hebrew - אס בי אס בעברית
    Community tributes for Bondi attack victims to be preserved

    SBS Hebrew - אס בי אס בעברית

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 5:31


    As Waverley Council clears the site outside the Bondi Pavilion to make way for a permanent memorial, the Sydney Jewish Museum and the Australian Jewish Historical Society are working to carefully preserve the heartfelt tributes left by the public in the aftermath of the Bondi attacks. Sydney Jewish Museum's senior curator, Shannon Biederman, explains.

    Crime Junkie
    SCANDAL: Police Explorer Programs

    Crime Junkie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 74:19


    Law enforcement Explorer programs were created to mentor teens interested in policing. But decades of weak oversight created an environment where officers could manipulate that trust. Some exploited their roles, using their authority to groom, abuse, and silence the very teens they were entrusted to guide.Resources:RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: 24/7 hotline and resources for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visitrainn.orgNational Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Research, education, and tools to support prevention and survivor recovery. Visitnsvrc.orgJoyful Heart Foundation: Works to transform the response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, while supporting healing and survivor advocacy. Visitjoyfulheartfoundation.orgChildhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: Confidential support for anyone concerned about child abuse. Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or visitchildhelphotline.orgVictimConnect Resource Center: Provides free, confidential support and referrals for people affected by crime, including sexual abuse and misconduct by authority figures. Call 1-855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) or visitvictimconnect.orgNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): Expert guidance, therapist locators, and educational tools for families navigating trauma and abuse. Visitnctsn.orgBloom365: Youth-focused organization working to end teen dating abuse, sexual violence, and trauma through prevention, peer advocacy, and healing services. Call or text the Bloom helpline at 1-888-606-HOPE (4673) or visitbloom365.orgCDC – Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: Evidence-based strategies and data about child sexual abuse in the U.S. Visit cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childsexualabuseState Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Numbers: Directory to report child abuse to agencies. Visit childwelfare.gov/state-child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting-numbers988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. Call 988 or visit988lifeline.orgCrisis Text Line: 24/7 mental health support via text. Text "HOME" to 741741 or visitcrisistextline.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline: Support for those experiencing abuse or coercive control. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text "START" to 88788, or visitthehotline.orgLove is Respect: Help for teens and young adults in abusive relationships.Call 1-866-331-9474, text "LOVEIS" to 22522, or visitloveisrespect.orgNational Center for Victims of Crime: Provides advocacy, legal information, and trauma-informed resources for survivors of sexual abuse, harassment, and exploitation. Visitvictimsofcrime.orgMale Survivor: Support for male survivors of sexual abuse and assault, including institutional or authority-based abuse. Visitmalesurvivor.orgStaying Safe in Youth Law Enforcement Programs:If you or your child is involved in a Police Explorer program – or any youth mentorship run by law enforcement – there are steps you can take to reduce risk and create safer boundaries.Ask direct questions. Who runs the program? What are the policies around texting, ride-alongs, and one-on-one interactions? Are there rules that limit contact between adult officers and minors outside of scheduled events?Insist on transparency. Reputable programs should have clear, written guidelines about communication, supervision, and conduct. Ask to see them.Monitor ride-alongs. Know who your child is riding with, how long they're gone, and what the reporting procedures are.Watch the tech. Officers or advisors should never be Snapchatting, DMing, or texting minors privately. Monitor app usage and discuss healthy boundaries.Get involved. Show up to meetings. Get to know the adults running the program. Your presence as a parent or guardian helps make the space safer for everyone.Keep communication open. Let your child know they can talk to you about anything -- especially if something makes them uncomfortable. Make it clear that they won't be in trouble for speaking up.Getting Help:If you or someone you know has experienced abuse in a Police Explorer or similar youth program, here's what to do:Believe them. If a child or teen discloses abuse, believe what they say. Stay calm, listen, and affirm that it's not their fault. Praise them for coming forward.Report it. If the child is in danger, call 911. Otherwise, contact your local police, sheriff's department, or state child protection agency. If you're concerned local police might have a conflict of interest, contact your state police, state attorney general, or the FBI.Document/preserve everything. Save messages, screenshots, call logs — anything that could help support the report.Seek emotional support: Abuse by a trusted adult is incredibly disorienting. You and/or your child deserve compassionate care from someone trained in trauma -- like a therapist, school counselor, or crisis line advocate.Connect with survivor resources. Many organizations offer specialized support for young people.Consult legal counsel: Some survivors explore civil legal action against individuals or institutions. An attorney familiar with institutional abuse cases can help assess your options.Red Flags: Signs of Grooming or Abuse in Explorer Programs:Abuse by authority figures often begins with grooming -- a gradual, often-subtle process that builds trust before violating it. Here are common warning signs in youth law enforcement programs:“Special” treatment. One teen is singled out for attention, gifts, mentorship, or exclusive opportunities not given to others.Excessive one-on-one contact. Repeated private ride-alongs, late-night messages, or invitations to hang out off-duty.Private communication. The adult uses personal texting apps, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, or other unmonitored channels to talk to a minor.Overstepping/blurring boundaries. Inappropriate compliments, jokes about relationships, or sharing personal details not appropriate for a mentor-mentee dynamic.Isolation. The adult discourages the teen from talking to others about their relationship or makes the teen feel responsible for their secrecy.Gaslighting or guilt. The adult blames the teen for misunderstandings, manipulates their emotions, or makes them feel they'll “ruin someone's life” if they speak out.Physical contact. Touch that's unnecessary, prolonged, or makes the teen uncomfortable -- even if it's framed as casual or accidental. You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on our website! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/scandal-police-explorer-programs/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Daily Zeitgeist
    Top 10 of 2025: #10 AI Coming For TDZ? VP Tea Spill 09.12.25

    The Daily Zeitgeist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 71:19 Transcription Available


    We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #10, we have AI Coming For TDZ? VP Tea Spill 09.12.25 In episode 1930, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss… Spot The Difference Between The Right’s Response To Charlie Kirk vs Melissa Hortman, It’s Been A Privilege And An Honor Podcasting With You... Now The AI Wave Will Consume Us, Kamala Harris Dunks On White House In New Memoir (Which Readers Will Likely Never Finish and more! New York Yankees Hold 'Moment of Silence' for Charlie Kirk Assassination Trump orders flags flown at half-staff following Charlie Kirk assassination Armstrong directs flags at half-staff to honor death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 9/11 Trump's absence from slain Minnesota lawmaker's funeral goes beyond indifference Trump Ignores Funeral Service for Victims of MAGA Madman Trump 'filled with grief' over Charlie Kirk's shooting. Here's what to know about the right-wing activist Utah Republican senator faces backlash over post condemning Kirk’s killing 5,000 Podcasts. 3,000 Episodes a Week. $1 Cost Per Episode — Behind an AI Start Up’s Plan Kamala Harris' potential next move: A book In new book, Kamala Harris says it was reckless to let Biden make reelection decision on his own The Constant Battle - The first excerpt from 107 Days Kamala Harris to Publish ‘107 Days,’ a Memoir About the 2024 Campaign Politicians Write Lots Of Books. Here’s How Far Into Them People Read. LISTEN: Loser by Tame Impala (Official Video)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Howie Carr Radio Network
    Aaron Chadbourne: New Maine Scandal Is Brewing | 12.22.25 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 3

    The Howie Carr Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 39:07


    Victims of the Lewiston shooting haven't received any of the money that was raised to help them, former Governor Paul LePage joins the show to discuss.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

    The Economist Morning Briefing
    America stops vessels off Venezuelan coast; Australia mourns victims of Bondi attack, and more

    The Economist Morning Briefing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 3:16


    America's coastguard reportedly boarded a second oil tanker this weekend off the coast of Venezuela, although details remain sketchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Rex Heuermann's 2026 Trial: The Planning Document, 7 Victims, and the Arrest That Changed Everything-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 25:01


    2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    Mind Over Murder
    Christmas BONUS: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Kristin Dilley and Bill Thomas

    Mind Over Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 7:15 Transcription Available


    Join Mind Over Murder true crime podcast hosts Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley as they read "A Visit from St. Nicholas," more popularly known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by author Clement C. Moore. This was originally read by Kristin and Bill in December 2021, and it is back by popular demand!Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Mind Over Murder. Whatever you celebrate, stay healthy and healthy in the New Year. Kristin Dilley and Bill ThomasTheme song: "We Wish you a Merry Christmas" (Traditional) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4612-we-wish-you-a-merry-christmasLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseFollow Othram's DNA Solves: You can help solve a case. Help fund a case or contribute your DNA. Your support helps solve crimes, enable the identification of John & Jane Does, and bring closure to families. Joining is fast, secure, and easy.https://dnasolves.com/Join the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastColonial Parkway Murders Facebook page with more than 20,000 followers:https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCaseYou can also participate in an in-depth discussion of the Colonial Parkway Murders here:https://earonsgsk.proboards.com/board/50/colonial-parkway-murdersMind Over Murder is proud to be a Spreaker Prime Podcaster:https://www.spreaker.comJoin the discussion on our Mind Over Murder and Colonial Parkway Murders pages on Facebook.Mind Over Murder on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoverpodcastVirginia Gazette: 35 Years Later, Victims' Families in Colonial Parkway Murders Still Searching for Answers, Hope DNA Advances will Solve Case By Em Holter and Abigail Adcoxhttps://www.dailypress.com/virginiagazette/va-vg-colonial-parkway-murders-anniversary-1024-20211022-76jkpte6qvez7onybmhbhp7nfi-story.htmlNew Article in Medium: The Colonial Parkway Murders — A Tale of Two Killers? By Quinn Zanehttps://medium.com/unburied/the-colonial-parkway-murders-a-tale-of-two-killers-1e8fda367a48Washington Post: "Crimes of Passion"https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/opinions/1997/08/15/crimes-of-passion/0a38e8f9-6d04-48e4-a847-7d3cba53c363/New feature article in the Daily Beast: "Inside the Maddening Search for Virginia's Colonial Parkway Serial Killer" By Justin Rohrlichhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/what-happened-to-cathleen-thomas-and-rebecca-dowski-inside-the-hunt-for-the-colonial-parkway-killerCitizens! Check out our new line of "Mind Over Murder" t-shirts and other good stuff !https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-over-murder-podcast?ref_id=23885You can contribute to help "Mind Over Murder" do our important work:https://mindovermurderpodcast.com/supportWashington Post Magazine: "Victims, Families and America's Thirst for True-Crime Stories." "For Bill Thomas, his sister Cathy's murder is a deeply personal tragedy. For millions of true-crime fans, it's entertainment." https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/07/30/feature/victims-families-and-americas-thirst-for-true-crime-stories/Daily Press excellent series of articles on the Colonial Parkway Murders: "The Parkway" http://digital.dailypress.com/static/parkway_cottage/main/index.htmlColonial Parkway Murders website: https://colonialparkwaymurders.com Mind Over Murder Podcast website: https://mindovermurderpodcast.comPlease subscribe and rate us at your favorite podcast sites. Ratings and reviews are very important. Please share and tell your friends!We launch a new episode of "Mind Over Murder" every Monday morning, and a bonus episode every Thursday morning.Sponsors: Othram and DNAsolves.comContribute Your DNA to help solve cases: https://dnasolves.com/user/registerFollow "Mind Over Murder" on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderOverFollow Bill Thomas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillThomas56Follow "Colonial Parkway Murders" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColonialParkwayCase/Follow us on InstaGram:: https://www.instagram.com/colonialparkwaymurders/Check out the entire Crawlspace Media network at http://crawlspace-media.com/All rights reserved. Mind Over Murder, Copyright Bill Thomas and Kristin Dilley, Another Dog Productions/Absolute Zero ProductionsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mind-over-murder--4847179/support.

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Rex Heuermann's 2026 Trial: The Planning Document, 7 Victims, and the Arrest That Changed Everything-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 25:01


    2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    Garza Podcast
    212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History

    Garza Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 135:01


    Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmbandSPONSORS: https://distrokid.com00:00 - Touring with Vader04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes 16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band19:18 - Since ‘9119:57 - Cigars & Coffee21:58 - Moving to Florida26:20 - Managing Bands28:54 - Navigating Business35:20 - Selling Tickets, Inflation & Competition43:15 - Evolving45:20 - Chemtrails/Contrails 48:33 - Conspiracies // AI54:17 - Social Media Dementia56:40 - Digital Prison & Currency58:13 - Developing Bands1:00:45 - Metal Isn't Rebellious Anymore1:05:33 - Growing Up in Montreal1:07:09 - Moving from Bass to Vocals1:08:48 - Vocal Injuries & Steroid Shot1:12:20 - Does Honey & Tea Work?1:14:58 - Pre-Show Whisky & Mezcal1:16:57 - Hangovers1:18:33 - Turning 50 & Having Fun1:22:42 - Politics in Music1:25:46 - Canada Trucker Protest // Seized Bank Accounts1:31:15 - Politics on Stage1:34:15 - Censorship & Surveillance in China1:36:17 - The Roman Empire1:38:23 - Ex Deo1:40:58 - Year of the Four Emperors // New Music1:43:58 - Roman Imagery1:46:09 - Rome History, Demise & Inventions1:56:20 - Kataklysm's Sound Throughout the Years2:07:09 - Future Plans2:08:59 - Being Outspoken2:10:01 - Guiding New Bands

    Willie D Live Podcast
    Willie D Interviews A Drug Dealer So Big In The Game That His Identity Had To Be Concealed! Speaks On Wild Shootouts, Police Asking To Work For Him, Hiding $100 Million, His Apology To Victims & More!

    Willie D Live Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 76:16


    Subscribe To The Willie D Live Audio Podcast at:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/williedlivepodcastArtistActivist InvestorPodcasterSupport This ChannelCashApp http://cash.app/$williedlive PayPal http://www.paypal.me/williedlive Support My Foundationhttps://marvelousbridge.orgFollow me on Social Media:Instagram: williedliveTwitter: williedliveTikTok: williedliveFacebook: williedofficial

    Happiness Ask Dr. Ellen Kenner Any Question radio show
    1-Infidelity 2-Child Custody Victims ~ 1-Evading the evidence that a spouse is unfaithful (starts at 8m 0s) 2-How can I minimize the bad effects on my child of my ex getting part custody?

    Happiness Ask Dr. Ellen Kenner Any Question radio show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 12:00


    1-Infidelity 2-Child Custody Victims ~ 1-Evading the evidence that a spouse is unfaithful (starts at 8m 0s) 2-How can I minimize the bad effects on my child of my ex getting part custody? Listen to caller's personal dramas four times each week as Dr. Kenner takes your calls and questions on parenting, romance, love, family, marriage, divorce, hobbies, career, mental health - any personal issue! Call anytime, toll free 877-Dr-Kenner. Visit www.drkenner.com for more information about the show (where you can also download free chapter one of her serious relationships guidebook).

    Total Information AM
    Family abuse increases over the holidays says family court attorney

    Total Information AM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 7:28


    Retired family court attorney Meg Groff, joins Debbie Monterrey. She's working to help keep children out of dangerous family situations through new legislation. 'Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer's Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor', is Groff's new memoir.

    The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
    Episode 489 - Bondi

    The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 111:29


    Topics:In episode 489 of the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove Podcast, host Trevor, a.k.a. the Iron Fist, dives into the recent Bondi Beach shooting and its aftermath. He discusses the prevailing narratives, the media's role in shaping public opinion, and the political reactions from both the Australian government and various Jewish and pro-Israel groups. Trevor critically analyses the response to the incident, including calls for new hate speech and antisemitism laws, and highlights the importance of maintaining free speech and rational discourse in the face of tragedy. He also touches on the dangers of using events like these for political gain and the need for a balanced understanding of global issues.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup01:13 Discussing Bondi Incident03:10 Media and Political Reactions06:32 Propaganda and Public Perception09:54 Moral Clarity and Hypocrisy16:58 Shock Doctrine and Exploitation19:46 Bravery and Public Response23:29 Criticism of Media and Politicians37:49 Religion and Radicalization56:29 Urgent Call to Action for the Australian Government57:19 Prime Minister's Response and New Laws57:37 Hate Speech and Radical Preachers58:54 Jewish Community's Outcry and Media Criticism01:02:09 Victims' Perspectives and Public Reactions01:06:34 Political Exploitation of the Tragedy01:08:21 Historical Context and Media Narratives01:11:03 Controversial Figures and Statements01:28:13 Protests and Public Sentiment01:48:22 Concluding Thoughts on Free Speech and GenocideTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au

    Catching the Long Island Serial Killer
    Rex Heuermann's 2026 Trial: The Planning Document, 7 Victims, and the Arrest That Changed Everything-WEEK IN REVIEW

    Catching the Long Island Serial Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 25:01


    2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    Beyond The Horizon
    Jeffrey Epstein And The Palm Beach Rot That Needs To Be Exposed

    Beyond The Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 29:59


    From the very beginning, the Jeffrey Epstein investigation in Palm Beach was conducted behind a wall of secrecy that overwhelmingly benefited Epstein and no one else. Critical decisions were made out of public view, victims were kept deliberately in the dark, and standard prosecutorial transparency was abandoned in favor of backroom negotiations. Law enforcement and prosecutors treated Epstein not like a serial sexual abuser of minors, but like a delicate asset whose comfort and cooperation needed to be preserved at all costs. The grand jury process itself became a black box, with no meaningful explanation ever provided to the public about why explosive testimony resulted in such minimal charges. This secrecy wasn't incidental—it was foundational, shaping every step of the case in a way that insulated Epstein from real exposure and accountability.As the case progressed, that secrecy hardened into a structural bias that tilted the entire justice system in Epstein's favor. Victims were denied basic rights, including notification and participation, while Epstein's legal team enjoyed unprecedented access, deference, and influence. Decisions that should have been tested in open court were quietly resolved through sealed agreements, non-prosecution deals, and legal gymnastics that protected Epstein from federal charges entirely. Even years later, efforts to unseal records or examine how the case was handled have been met with resistance, delay, and institutional defensiveness. The Palm Beach investigation stands as a case study in how secrecy can be weaponized by power—transforming a criminal inquiry into a managed outcome designed to protect the perpetrator and bury the truth.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

    CBC News: World at Six
    Remembering Bondi Beach shooting victims, Youth debt, Heated Rivalry's massive success, and more

    CBC News: World at Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 30:13


    Australians are holding a day of reflection to mark one week since the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Thousands gathered near the scene of the attack to honor the 15 lives lost. Some accuse the government of failing to act on threats against the Jewish community. And there are questions about how future attacks like this can be prevented.Also: The high cost of living is taking its toll on younger Canadians. Financial experts are seeing more young people than ever - and many face different debt obligations compared to previous generations.And: A breakthrough Canadian TV show is having a breakaway moment. Heated Rivalry tells the story of two gay hockey players in a secret love affair. It's already taken social media by storm and secured international distribution deals.Now, it's most recent episode is scoring big with viewers.Plus: Venezuelan oil, Jane Austen's 250th anniversary, The Italian pizzeria giving job opportunites to autistic people, and more.

    The Quicky
    Bondi Beach Vigil Honours Victims One Week After Tragedy

    The Quicky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 6:25 Transcription Available


    Thousands of people gathered at Bondi Beach last night for a candlelight vigil, marking one week since a terror attack claimed fifteen lives; At least 16 files have disappeared from the US Justice Department’s public website less than a day after they were posted as part of a major document release related to Jeffrey Epstein; Academy Award winner Kate Winslet is once again speaking out, urging the film industry to embrace ageing rather than erase it. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host & Producer: Tahli BlackmanBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cocktale Hour
    Episode 197 Insurance Companies and Epstein Victims

    Cocktale Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025


     Here's our Christmas message for you: don't take any of our medical advice, or maybe any of our advice at all. That's our Christmas gift to you...honesty. We talk about the recently redacted Epstein files, live, love and the pursuit of happiness.

    SBS World News Radio
    Nation holds a day of reflection for victims and survivors of Bondi massacre

    SBS World News Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 4:53


    A National Day of Reflection has been held on Sunday to commemorate victims of the Bondi mass shooting last week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also announced a review into federal intelligence agencies, as Sydney and Melbourne police warned of safety as an-immigration protests took place.

    Newshour
    Epstein victims and lawmakers criticise number of files released and redactions

    Newshour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 47:30


    We get reaction to the Epstein files, which were released on Friday but were heavily redacted and represent only a fraction of the number held by the FBI. There is more information, but are Epstein survivors satisfied that enough is being done? We are joined by Lisa Bryant, director and executive producer of a Netflix documentary series titled Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.Also on today's programme: President Zelensky says he is open to US proposals for direct talks with Russia, though there are conditions; will the prizefighter vs YouTuber bout change boxing? And a new lemon-shaped planet has been discovered -- and it's really weird.A sheet of redacted pages in connection with late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is shown on a computer screen (19 December, 2025. U.S. Justice Department/Reuters)

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History
    Rex Heuermann's 2026 Trial: The Planning Document, 7 Victims, and the Arrest That Changed Everything

    Dark Side of Wikipedia | True Crime & Dark History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 24:55


    2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    All the Things That Keep Us Up at Night
    194. Wilma June Nissen: The Woman in the White Go-Go Boots

    All the Things That Keep Us Up at Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 55:34 Transcription Available


    For 27 years, she was just Jane Doe, a nameless woman found decomposed in an Iowa ditch in 1978. In 2006, a fingerprint match finally gave her a name: Wilma June Nissen, a 23-year-old mother. Wilma's daughter Krissi spent nearly 30 years believing her mother had abandoned her, only to learn the devastating truth that she'd been murdered just after Krissi's first birthday. Now, Krissi is fighting to solve her mother's cold case, and investigators believe they know who did it. This is the story of a woman who was failed by every system that should have protected her. Someone out there knows what happened that summer night in 1978, and Wilma June Nissen deserves justice.To Report Information:Crime Stoppers USA: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)Website: crimestoppersusa.orgCold Case Coalition Tip Line: (385) 258-3313WeTip Anonymous Tip Line: 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-782-7463)Sioux Falls Crime Stoppers: (605) 367-7007 or toll-free (877) 367-7007Website: crimestopperssiouxempire.comSupport Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced child abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation:National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888Krissi's Platforms:Justice4WilmaJuneNissen.comwilmasdaughter.substack.comBluesky: @krissihaas1977.bsky.socialTikTok: Krissi_1977medium.com/@justice4wilmaX (Twitter): @MyMomsMurderChange.org petition: https://c.org/7jyxTjGVzCSOURCES:https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/wilma-june-nissen/https://projectcoldcase.org/2025/05/12/wilma-nissen/https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/new-lead-for-lyon-county-cold-case/article_31e9c062-1961-11e6-a014-53443c67e206.htmlhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/14825036/wilma-nissen-cold-case-mom-murdered-krissi-atkisson-iowa/https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/wilma-nissen-rock-rapids-iowa-homicide-unsolved-rcna232527https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/article_6820cdc8-6145-5524-9fc2-3e96212da18e.htmlhttps://muscatinejournal.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_e6a2c980-b20e-5d53-a74c-435d649b4828.htmlhttps://nonpareilonline.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_4409d496-4e68-5e8e-b907-f5e1c42decc8.htmlhttps://siouxlandnews.com/archive/arrest-made-in-1978-lyon-county-cold-case-01-26-2016https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/05/08/missing-murdered-who-killed-wilma-june-nissen-1978/https://medium.com/@CrimeStoriesNow/unraveling-the-cold-case-the-wilma-june-nissen-mystery-e6908d9e9ed2https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2021/02/14/the-murder-of-wilma-june-nissen/https://seasonofjustice.org/featured/wilma-june-nissen/https://original.newsbreak.com/@fatim-hemraj-561392/2226594487639-who-killed-wilma-june-nissen-help-solve-this-43-year-old-cold-casehttps://medium.com/chameleon/who-killed-wilma-june-nissen-help-solve-this-43-year-old-cold-case-41b784aba10https://www.maryhallbergmedia.com/post/unsolved-the-murder-of-wilma-nissenhttps://synovaink.com/2025/03/12/jane-doe-mother-identified-cold-case-of-wilma-june-nissen/Dakota Spotlight Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/krissis-search-the-murder-of-wilma-june-nissen/id1451783176?i=1000704327368Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reverie-true-crime--4442888/support.Keep In Touch:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/reveriecrimepodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reverietruecrimeTumblr: https://reverietruecrimepodcast.tumblr.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reverietruecrimeContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com Intro & Outro by Jahred Gomes: https://www.instagram.com/jahredgomes_official 

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
    Rex Heuermann's 2026 Trial: The Planning Document, 7 Victims, and the Arrest That Changed Everything

    Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 24:55


    2026 is the year Rex Heuermann finally faces trial for seven murders spanning three decades. But before the courtroom doors open, a stunning arrest just reshaped everything we thought we knew about Gilgo Beach. In December 2025, police charged Andrew Dykes — the father of "Baby Doe" — with murdering Tanya Jackson and their two-year-old daughter Tatiana. For fourteen years, investigators assumed they were victims of the Long Island Serial Killer. They weren't. Dykes had been cooperating with the investigation for months before his arrest. His name was on the child's birth certificate. That means Ocean Parkway wasn't one killer's dumping ground. It was a corridor for multiple predators. But Rex Heuermann is still facing the fight of his life. Seven victims. One trial. Judge Mazzei denied severance and admitted cutting-edge DNA evidence the defense called "magic." The prosecution has filed its statement of readiness with a 723-page evidence inventory. And then there's the planning document — a deleted Word file found on Heuermann's hard drive that prosecutors say is a literal blueprint for murder. Categories for "Body Prep." Instructions to remove heads, hands, and identifying tattoos. Notes about rope strength. References to FBI profiler John Douglas's Mindhunter. A dump site listed that matches where victims were actually found. January 13, 2026 is the next major court date. After that, we're looking at a trial date announcement. In this episode, we break down everything coming in 2026: the evidence, the victims, the family fracture, and the cold cases still waiting for answers. Karen Vergata. Asian Male Doe. Shannan Gilbert. The investigation isn't over. Rex Heuermann says he's innocent. His daughter believes otherwise. The jury will decide. #RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoBeachMurders #ColdCase #TrueCrimeNews #SerialKiller #Justice2026 Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

    Woman's Hour
    Weekend Woman's Hour: Violence against women and girls, Kate Hudson, Female tribute bands

    Woman's Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 43:52


    This week the Government set out its strategy to deal with violence against women and girls. This makes up nearly 20% of all recorded crime in England and Wales. Over the last year alone, one in every eight women was a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking, according to Home Office figures. Educating boys on misogyny is a key aim of the strategy and figures show that nearly one in five boys aged 13 to 15 are said to hold a positive view of the self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate, according to a YouGov poll. Alex Davies-Jones, the minister for Victims and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls, joins Anita Rani to discuss the Government's strategy.Hollywood actor Kate Hudson's latest movie Song Sung Blue is based on the real life story of Wisconsin couple Mike and Claire Sardina. Kate plays Claire, who along with her husband Mike, played by Hugh Jackman, finds local fame in the 1990s as a Neil Diamond tribute act. Kate tells Anita about the appeal of the role and how she's now found empowerment and her voice.Woman's Hour celebrates the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. Nuala McGovern delves into the world that Jane was born into in 1775. She is joined by the author Gill Hornby, President of the UK Jane Austen Society, and by Dr Zoe McGee whose book Courting Disaster explores the issue of consent in Regency literature.According to a survey in the press this week, nearly half of younger women surveyed said they are confident in painting and decorating, compared with just 28% of young men. The stats are from the motoring and cycling firm Halfords who said its study revealed a reversal from previous generations. We hear from Vickie Lee, DIY YouTuber known online as The Carpenter's Daughter, alongside Caroline Henn, founder of bePractical DIY in Bristol, who runs courses aimed at making DIY accessible.We celebrate the phenomenon of female tribute acts to male bands. Gobby Holder, aka Danie Cox of Slady and Lolo Wood of The Fallen Women and Ye Nuns discuss.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

    UN News
    UN News Today 19 December 2025

    UN News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 4:18


    Sudan war: Kordofan's El-Obeid ‘one or two steps' away from being attacked - IOM Gaza: Famine is averted but a third child dies of hypothermia - UNICEF DR Congo crisis: Victims of flare-up in eastern regions risk lives to reach safety, says UNHCR 

    RNZ: Checkpoint
    Retail crime advisory group spent $24k catering, venue hire

    RNZ: Checkpoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 6:00


    An advisory group set up to tackle retail crime is in the spotlight again over its spending, It was revealed earlier that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime, or MAG, has spent $100,000 a year for office space in the Auckland CBD, and paid chairman Sunny Kaushal $230,000 for his first year of work. Now documents show MAG has spent over $24,000 on catering and venue hire to run stakeholder engagement meetings around the country. Correspondent Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Lisa Owen.

    Global News Podcast
    First funerals take place for Australia shooting victims

    Global News Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 29:50


    Naveed Akram, the surviving suspect of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, is charged with fifty-nine offences including fifteen counts of murder, as well as committing a terrorist act. He was charged at his bedside in hospital, after coming out of a coma. His father, Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police during the attack, which targeted Australia's Jewish community at an event celebrating the first night of Hanukkah. Also: the head of the World Health Organisation calls for the immediate release of health workers who are believed to be detained in south-western Sudan. The authorities in the Indian capital, Delhi, roll out strict measures to curb air pollution, that has been in the severe category for the past few days. The tiny mountain kingdom of Bhutan has announced it will spend a billion dollars of the country's reserves to build what it's calling a "mindfulness city." And scientists warn that nature photographers are causing irreparable harm to the endangered Galaxy Frog in India. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

    Murder Sheet
    The Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack

    Murder Sheet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 52:37


    Terrorists killed 15 people near Bondi Beach in Australia. In this episode, we spoke to an Australian listener about her country's history of gun control laws, differences been gun culture in the United States and Australia, and what this tragedy means for Australia. NBC's report on the victims of the Bondi Beach attack: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/australia/bondi-beach-shooting-victims-australia-hanukkah-attack-rcna249203The Guardian's detailed report of the timeline of the Bondi Beach attack: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/15/a-visual-guide-to-the-bondi-beach-terror-attackThe Washington Post's article on the Brown University shooting victims Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/15/brown-university-shooting-victims/Pew Research's data on 2023 gun homicides: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/03/05/what-the-data-says-about-gun-deaths-in-the-us/Forbes's article detailing the Australian Institute of Criminology's gun homicide statistics: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/2025/12/14/the-gun-murder-rate-in-australia-where-15-were-slain-at-bondi-beach-is-6000-lower-than-in-us/Gallup data on views in the United States toward gun control: https://news.gallup.com/poll/513623/majority-continues-favor-stricter-gun-laws.aspxUnited Nations data on intentional homicide: https://data.unodc.org/datareport/hom-victimFind discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discountsCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Pushing Up Lilies
    The Tragic Deaths of Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Singer

    Pushing Up Lilies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 23:33


    Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
    The O'Reilly Update, December 16, 2025

    Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 13:44


    Victims identified, son arrested, attack thwarted, and Biden's terrorists. Plus, the Message of the Day, why SNL refuses to age gracefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Foul Play
    Netherlands: The Angel of Death's 27 Victims

    Foul Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 36:33 Transcription Available


    In the fog-shrouded streets of 1880s Leiden, a woman everyone called "Good Mary" brought food to the sick, consoled the grieving, and prepared the dead for burial. For three years, she was the angel of her neighborhood—the trusted caregiver who helped when no one else would. No one suspected that the porridge she served was laced with arsenic. No one questioned why so many of her patients died. Until a doctor noticed somethingMaria Swanenburg's victims included 27 confirmed deaths among the most vulnerable members of Victorian Leiden's working-class community. Among them were her own parents—Johanna Dingjan and Clemens Swanenburg—murdered for whatever meager inheritance they might leave. Two young sisters died while Maria babysat them, followed by attempted poisonings of six mourners at their wake, including their pregnant mother.The Frankhuizen family lost three members: Maria Frankhuizen, her infant son, and her husband Hendrik, whose agonizing final days would ultimately expose the killer. Elderly neighbors who trusted Maria with their care, relatives who welcomed her help, and community members who saw her as Goeie Mie—"Good Mary"—all fell victim to her arsenic-laced kindness. Another 45 survivors lived with permanent health damage, many walking Leiden's streets on crutches for the rest of their lives.Between 1880 and 1883, Maria Swanenburg systematically poisoned at least 102 people in Leiden, Netherlands, killing 27 and permanently disabling dozens more. Operating in disease-ridden working-class neighborhoods where cholera deaths were common, she exploited the era's limited medical knowledge and the community's trust in her caregiving reputation.Maria purchased arsenic from multiple pharmacies across Leiden—ostensibly for pest control—accumulating lethal quantities without raising suspicion. She poisoned her victims through food and drink while nursing them, then collected on small life insurance policies she'd secretly taken out. When victims displayed symptoms of violent gastric distress, doctors assumed cholera or typhoid. When they died, Maria helped prepare their bodies for burial and consoled grieving families.Her downfall came in December 1883 when Dr. Wijnand Rutgers van der Loeff connected multiple patients with identical symptoms to one common factor: all had been under Maria Swanenburg's care.The Investigation: Dr. van der Loeff's suspicions led police to arrest Maria on December 15, 1883. When searched, she carried multiple insurance policies in her pockets—policies taken out on people currently under her care. Authorities exhumed thirteen bodies from Leiden cemeteries; all tested positive for arsenic.The Trial: Proceedings began April 23, 1885, drawing national attention. Medical experts explained how arsenic accumulated in victims' tissues. Family members testified about their loved ones' rapid deterioration under Maria's care. Throughout, she maintained an eerily calm demeanor, claiming she was being framed.The Verdict: On May 1, 1885, Maria Swanenburg was convicted of three murders from the Frankhuizen family case—though prosecutors had evidence for 27 deaths. She became the first woman in Dutch history to receive a life sentence.The Sentence: Maria was sent to Gorinchem Correctional Facility, where she died on April 11, 1915, at age 75, having served thirty years.Victorian Leiden provided the perfect hunting ground for a poisoner. The textile industry had drawn workers into overcrowded slums where families of ten lived in cramped cottages with earthen floors, no sanitation, and no ventilation. Cholera, typhoid, and tuberculosis killed regularly. Child mortality was staggeringly high. Doctors rarely visited poor districts because residents couldn't pay.In this environment, additional deaths barely registered. Arsenic was legally sold in pharmacies for pest control with minimal regulation—no questions asked, no records kept. The poison was tasteless, odorless, and produced symptoms indistinguishable from endemic diseases without expensive chemical analysis that the poor could never afford.Maria's role as a community caregiver—taking in elderly boarders, nursing the sick, preparing bodies for burial—gave her unlimited access to vulnerable victims and made suspicion seem impossible. She was Goeie Mie. Good Mary. The angel.Primary research for this episode draws from Dutch criminal archives and the work of historian Stefan Glasbergen, whose book on Maria Swanenburg provides crucial contemporary documentation including court testimony and neighborhood accounts.The case fundamentally changed Dutch law. Following Maria's conviction, the Netherlands implemented strict regulations on arsenic sales, requiring pharmacies to maintain detailed purchase records and verify legitimate need. Dutch law enforcement developed standardized protocols for investigating suspicious deaths and recognizing serial murder patterns.The Swanenburg case became a cornerstone study in criminal investigation training throughout Europe, demonstrating how serial killers exploit community trust and institutional blind spots to operate undetected for years.For those interested in exploring this case further:The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden maintains records from the Victorian eraDutch National Archives hold original court documents from the 1885 trialAcademic studies on Victorian-era poisoning cases and forensic toxicology developmentMaria Swanenburg's victims trusted her completely. She was their neighbor, their caregiver, their friend. In the fog-shrouded slums of Victorian Leiden, the angel of the neighborhood was actually its deadliest predator—and the 45 survivors on crutches walked as permanent reminders of her betrayal.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/foul-play-crime-series/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The Brian Kilmeade Show Free Podcast
    Australia mourns victims of cowardly, antisemitic attack

    The Brian Kilmeade Show Free Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 122:48


    [00:00:00] Lawrence Jones   [00:18:26] Stef Kight   [00:36:50] Mouaz Moustafa   [00:55:13] Steven Moore   [01:13:38] Dan Senor   [01:32:03] Tomi Lahren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices