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Send us a textA conversation with award winning journalist Claudia Rowe as she talks about her new book Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care. Rowe takes a deep dive into the foster care system and its lasting impact on the lives of former foster youth. She explores how systemic failures have contributed to the disproportionately high rates of incarceration among this population.Read: https://nieman.harvard.edu/mark-trahant-wins-the-2025-i-f-stone-medal-for-journalistic-independence/ Read: https://www.24thstreet.org/blog/2025/1/17/letting-go Read:https://www.amazon.com/Harbingers-January-Charlottesville-American-Democracy/dp/1586424017 Read: https://www.mapresearch.org/2024-dei-report "Dismantling DEI: A Coordinated Attack on American Values"https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2025/01/07/these-companies-have-rolled-back-dei-policies-mcdonalds-is-latest-to-abandon-diversity-standards/https://www.chronicle.com/package/the-assault-on-dei Chronicle of Higher Education https://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/supreme/bios/?fa=scbios.display_file&fileID=gonzalezRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/chinatown-international-district-activist-matt-chan-dead-at-71/Hear Rick Shenkman on the BBC Radio Program Sideways:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xdg0Read: https://www.thedailybeast.com/i-stuck-with-nixon-heres-why-science-said-i-did-itRead: https://www.washcog.org/in-the-news/your-right-to-knowRead: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/the-legislatures-sunshine-committee-has-fallen-into-darkness/Read: https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2024/feb/29/weakening-of-state-public-records-act-affects-your-right-to-know-every-day/Read: https://www.futuromediagroup.org/suave-pulitzer-priz...

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel's biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

One Auckland councillor said there's so many roaming dogs in his ward there are streets he doesn't feel safe walking on, and some areas are no go zones. Last year there was a 17 percent increase in dog attacks in the city, with 2846 investigated. Between September and December last year 89 of those attacks were on children. Today the council announced a joint pilot programme with the SPCA and 17 vet clinics where owners will get vouchers to have their animals de-sexed for free. West and South Auckland are priority areas for the scheme. Manurewa-Papakura Ward Councillor Daniel Newman spoke to Lisa Owen.

Filmed at the COVESA All-Member Meeting in Berlin, Germany,  Maitê Bezerra, senior principal analyst, software-defined vehicles for Wards Intelligence (now part of Omdia), shared insights on the automotive industry's shift towards software defined vehicles (SDVs) with host John Heinlein, Ph.D., Chief Marketing Officer of Sonatus. The SDV survey, newly expanded to seven countries, highlights the growing role of AI in vehicles, the timeline of rollout of many key technologies, open source operating systems,  applications of vehicle data, vehicle updates, and especially highlights regional differences from around the world. The State of Software Defined Vehicles | Key findings from the 2025 edition of the Software-Defined Vehicle Survey 

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, Pillohpet, and CodexNinja talk about patch 25.11, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

Today's jam-packed episode of What's On Your Mind fires on all cylinders—politics, comedy, wildfire smoke, and even a freezer full of beef.

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and CodexNinja decided to dedicate the entire episode to answering MoonMoon's listener questions, since they're the only person who sent any in! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of ambient listening AI in healthcare. From outpatient clinics to inpatient wards and operating rooms, this technology is reshaping how care is delivered, documented, and experienced. We explore how ambient listening AI is improving clinic flow by streamlining documentation and reducing interruptions, allowing clinicians to stay more present with their patients. The technology is increasingly adaptive to individual provider styles, learning preferences and workflows to deliver more personalized support. Plus, we share practical tips for new users to get the most out of their ambient listening AI systems from day one. Join us as we hear from experts on the front lines and debate the future of ambient listening AI in medicine—where the walls really do have ears, but for all the right reasons. Host:  - Nicole Petcka, MD – General Surgery Resident, Emory University, @npetcka2022 Guests:  - Samuel R. Torres Landa Fernández, MD – Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow, Emory University  - Anastasios Nikolaos (Nick​) Panagopoulos, MD – Internal Medicine Resident, Emory University  - Joe Sharma, MD - McGarity Chair in Endocrine Surgery and Professor of Surgery, Vice-chair for Patient Safety, Quality and Innovation, Emory University  Resources:  Enhancing Accuracy of Operative Reports with Automated Artificial Intelligence Analysis of Surgical Video Khanna A, Wolf T, Frank I, Krueger A, Shah P, Sharma V, Gettman MT, Boorjian SA, Asselmann D, Tollefson MK. Enhancing Accuracy of Operative Reports with Automated Artificial Intelligence Analysis of Surgical Video. J Am Coll Surg. 2025 May 1;240(5):739-746. doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000001352. Epub 2025 Apr 16. PMID: 39918224. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39918224/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

In today's episode, John discusses Trump visiting the Capitol to try to bully House Republicans into embracing the SUCK of his Big Beautiful Budget Bill. Then, he welcomes back Professor Corey Brettschneider to talk about recent criminal charges against a sitting member of Congress and the weaponization of justice; the Supreme Court temporarily halting controversial mass deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, highlighting serious concerns about due process and executive overreach; and a troubling House bill which threatens nonprofits and universities critical of the administration - the bill strips nonprofit status and imposes punitive endowment taxes which are designed to stifle opposition. Next, John interviews award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe about her new book "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care" which paves a road to reform by pulling back the curtain on a broken system and the searing realities faced by kids in the foster care system. Then lastly, he chats with Comedy Daddy - Keith Price on today's news and the hottest trending pop culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The United States spends 30 billion dollars on foster care each year. Yet, according to author Claudia Rowe, the results have too often been damaging for the children in that system. The award-winning journalist claims our child welfare system is dangerously dysfunctional: by disconnecting kids from their biological families and extended networks, she says, foster care severs attachments that are important for healthy brain development. Her new book, Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care, is a deep dive into what she says is a pipeline from foster care to crime, drug addiction, homelessness and prison. Guest: Claudia Rowe Related Links: ‘Wards of the State’ is a devastating look at the foster care system Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and Pillohpet talk about patch 25.10, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

Claudia Rowe discusses her new book "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care." Rowe has done extensive research into how the foster care system works in America- and how the way it is set up often creates terrible alienation rather than a sense of connection and belonging. The book includes a look at how the foster care has been approached over the generations.

Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care (Abrams Press, 2025) is compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe brings her extensive experience and investigative prowess to this eye-opening work. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rowe has written for publications such as The New York Times and Mother Jones, and her reporting has influenced policy changes in Washington State. Her previous book, The Spider and the Fly, was a gripping true-crime memoir that showcased her ability to blend personal narrative with broader social issues. In Wards of the State, Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through interviews with psychologists, advocates, judges, and the former foster children themselves, Rowe paints a heartbreaking picture of the lives shaped by this broken system. By the time Maryanne was 16 years old, she had been arrested for murder. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she'd run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled the trigger and fled. But with no family to turn to and few reliable friends, it didn't take long for the police to catch up with her. In court, the defense blamed neither traffickers, nor Maryanne, but Washington state itself--or rather, its foster care system, which parents thousands of children every year. The courts didn't listen to that argument, but award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe did. Washington state isn't alone. Each year, hundreds of thousands of children grow up in America's $30 billion foster care system, only to leave and enter its prisons, where a quarter of all inmates are former foster youth. Weaving Maryanne's story with those of five other foster kids across the country--including an 18-year-old sleeping on the New York City subways; a gangbanger turned graduate student; and a foster child who is now a policy advisor to the White House--Rowe paints a visceral survival narrative showing exactly where, when, and how the system channels children into locked cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and CodexNinja talk about dying in League, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

Kate and Alex are the co-founders and co-directors of Common Grace Aotearoa. Common Grace is an organisation doing advocacy work and organising the church around key justice issues. While the Church is involved in much justice work at the coal face, there is also a need to work towards changing systems that oppress and marginalise, systems that cause some of the problems we then see. Common Grace Aotearoa is working at that systems level, striving for change.Kate and Alex and I talk about how they became passionate about this kind of advocacy and campaigning, what the focus of Common Grace Aotearoa is, and how they connect with the wider church to train and equip people for action. We also spend a bit of time talking about the upcoming referendums around Māori wards in local government, and why they see this as a matter of justice. Check out Common Grace Aotearoa at commongrace.nz or find them on Instagram or Facebook ___Connect with me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠downtoearthconversations.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or at:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@downtoearth.conversations⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠downtoearth.conversations@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by Strahan:Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Strahan⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/StrahanMusic⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/commonerscommunion⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@strahanmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@commoners_communion

We've relaunched the MPFT Podcast and have a fresh new look!As well as being able to listen to episodes via your podcast channel of choice, you can now also view episodes through our YouTube channel - ⁠www.youtube.com/@mpftnhs⁠ For this episode we're celebrating our ‘Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our adult acute mental health wards and psychiatric intensive care unit, which provide specialised support and treatment for people with severe mental health needs.We're joined by Emma Davies, Service Lead for the inpatient mental health wards at St Georges Hospital at Stafford, and Anton Dias, Service Manager for the inpatient wards at The Redwoods Centre in Shrewsbury.It was a fun and enlightening chat – have a listen! And watch!⁠A transcript of this episode is available to download⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/application/files/5317/4670/9942/The_MPFT_Podcast_Episode_093_Transcript_-_CQC_Good_Rating.docxLinks & info:• ⁠Watch the episode via the MPFT YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/uPhOeryYsLI?si=KnSl_93s9ccAikvO• Read more about this story via the MPFT website - https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/about-us/latest-news/trust-celebrates-good-rating-care-quality-commission-adult-mental-health-inpatient-wards

Grace to Grow exists to connect you with Jesus! We hope every episode fuels a hunger to know Him intimately and provides spiritual tools for daily life.Our host, Kristel Ward, is an insightful Bible teacher and inspiring conference speaker. As a former educator in some of the toughest schools in Texas and a 20+ year Christian ministry leader, Kristel's biblical wisdom has encouraged thousands to follow the example of Christ. She is the founder and director of Grace to Grow, a nonprofit that empowers ministers and supports women around the globe. Whether from behind the podium, social media platforms, or camera productions, Kristel helps busy people grow in their relationship with God.Kristel is married to BJ, and together they have three smart and sometimes messy children: Abbey, Emma, and Evan. The Wards enjoy road trips, the outdoors, and a good campfire.

In this week's remastered episode, Eboné sits down with her guest as she recounts her first experience in a psych ward at just eight years old. Their conversation explores America’s complicated relationship with mental illness and whether the media helps or harms public perception of psychiatric facilities. She also sheds light on the harsh realities inside—discussing conditions, isolation rooms, and the experiences of those who have been wrongfully committed. Connect with Eboné: Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com Website: www.thephgpodcast.com Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @thephgpodcast TikTok & Twitter: @theprofessionalhomegirl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theprofessionalhomegirl Email: hello@thephgpodcast.com Shop PHG: https://www.thephgpodcast.com/shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Claudia's book here: https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/wards-of-the-state   Wards of the State starts with the story of Maryanne who had been arrested for murder by the time she was 16. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she'd run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled the trigger and fled. But with no family to turn to and few reliable friends, it didn't take long for the police to catch up with her.   The book goes on to acquaint us with five other foster kids, including an 18-year-old sleeping on the New York City subways; a gangbanger-turned graduate student; and a foster child who is now a policy advisor to the White House. Author Claudia Rowe paints a visceral survival narrative showing exactly where, when, and how the system channels children into locked cells. Balanced with accounts from psychologists, advocates, judges, and foster parents, Wards of the State paves a road to reform by pulling back the curtain on a broken system and the searing realities faced by kids who may be sitting in classrooms next to your own children.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,   BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents? Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg   Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Read Jason in Unaligned Here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-161586946...

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, Pillohpet, and CodexNinja talk about Patch 25.09, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care (Abrams Press, 2025) is compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe brings her extensive experience and investigative prowess to this eye-opening work. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rowe has written for publications such as The New York Times and Mother Jones, and her reporting has influenced policy changes in Washington State. Her previous book, The Spider and the Fly, was a gripping true-crime memoir that showcased her ability to blend personal narrative with broader social issues. In Wards of the State, Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through interviews with psychologists, advocates, judges, and the former foster children themselves, Rowe paints a heartbreaking picture of the lives shaped by this broken system. By the time Maryanne was 16 years old, she had been arrested for murder. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she'd run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled the trigger and fled. But with no family to turn to and few reliable friends, it didn't take long for the police to catch up with her. In court, the defense blamed neither traffickers, nor Maryanne, but Washington state itself--or rather, its foster care system, which parents thousands of children every year. The courts didn't listen to that argument, but award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe did. Washington state isn't alone. Each year, hundreds of thousands of children grow up in America's $30 billion foster care system, only to leave and enter its prisons, where a quarter of all inmates are former foster youth. Weaving Maryanne's story with those of five other foster kids across the country--including an 18-year-old sleeping on the New York City subways; a gangbanger turned graduate student; and a foster child who is now a policy advisor to the White House--Rowe paints a visceral survival narrative showing exactly where, when, and how the system channels children into locked cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care (Abrams Press, 2025) is compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe brings her extensive experience and investigative prowess to this eye-opening work. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rowe has written for publications such as The New York Times and Mother Jones, and her reporting has influenced policy changes in Washington State. Her previous book, The Spider and the Fly, was a gripping true-crime memoir that showcased her ability to blend personal narrative with broader social issues. In Wards of the State, Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through interviews with psychologists, advocates, judges, and the former foster children themselves, Rowe paints a heartbreaking picture of the lives shaped by this broken system. By the time Maryanne was 16 years old, she had been arrested for murder. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she'd run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled the trigger and fled. But with no family to turn to and few reliable friends, it didn't take long for the police to catch up with her. In court, the defense blamed neither traffickers, nor Maryanne, but Washington state itself--or rather, its foster care system, which parents thousands of children every year. The courts didn't listen to that argument, but award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe did. Washington state isn't alone. Each year, hundreds of thousands of children grow up in America's $30 billion foster care system, only to leave and enter its prisons, where a quarter of all inmates are former foster youth. Weaving Maryanne's story with those of five other foster kids across the country--including an 18-year-old sleeping on the New York City subways; a gangbanger turned graduate student; and a foster child who is now a policy advisor to the White House--Rowe paints a visceral survival narrative showing exactly where, when, and how the system channels children into locked cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

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Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care (Abrams Press, 2025) is compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe brings her extensive experience and investigative prowess to this eye-opening work. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rowe has written for publications such as The New York Times and Mother Jones, and her reporting has influenced policy changes in Washington State. Her previous book, The Spider and the Fly, was a gripping true-crime memoir that showcased her ability to blend personal narrative with broader social issues. In Wards of the State, Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through interviews with psychologists, advocates, judges, and the former foster children themselves, Rowe paints a heartbreaking picture of the lives shaped by this broken system. By the time Maryanne was 16 years old, she had been arrested for murder. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she'd run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled the trigger and fled. But with no family to turn to and few reliable friends, it didn't take long for the police to catch up with her. In court, the defense blamed neither traffickers, nor Maryanne, but Washington state itself--or rather, its foster care system, which parents thousands of children every year. The courts didn't listen to that argument, but award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe did. Washington state isn't alone. Each year, hundreds of thousands of children grow up in America's $30 billion foster care system, only to leave and enter its prisons, where a quarter of all inmates are former foster youth. Weaving Maryanne's story with those of five other foster kids across the country--including an 18-year-old sleeping on the New York City subways; a gangbanger turned graduate student; and a foster child who is now a policy advisor to the White House--Rowe paints a visceral survival narrative showing exactly where, when, and how the system channels children into locked cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care (Abrams Press, 2025) is compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe brings her extensive experience and investigative prowess to this eye-opening work. With a career spanning over 25 years, Rowe has written for publications such as The New York Times and Mother Jones, and her reporting has influenced policy changes in Washington State. Her previous book, The Spider and the Fly, was a gripping true-crime memoir that showcased her ability to blend personal narrative with broader social issues. In Wards of the State, Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through interviews with psychologists, advocates, judges, and the former foster children themselves, Rowe paints a heartbreaking picture of the lives shaped by this broken system. By the time Maryanne was 16 years old, she had been arrested for murder. In and out of foster and adoptive homes since age 10, she'd run away, been trafficked and assaulted, and finally pointed a gun at the latest man to take her into his car. She pulled the trigger and fled. But with no family to turn to and few reliable friends, it didn't take long for the police to catch up with her. In court, the defense blamed neither traffickers, nor Maryanne, but Washington state itself--or rather, its foster care system, which parents thousands of children every year. The courts didn't listen to that argument, but award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe did. Washington state isn't alone. Each year, hundreds of thousands of children grow up in America's $30 billion foster care system, only to leave and enter its prisons, where a quarter of all inmates are former foster youth. Weaving Maryanne's story with those of five other foster kids across the country--including an 18-year-old sleeping on the New York City subways; a gangbanger turned graduate student; and a foster child who is now a policy advisor to the White House--Rowe paints a visceral survival narrative showing exactly where, when, and how the system channels children into locked cells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and Codexninja talk about communication, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

Iggy Pop pushed rock further than anyone before him, committing to live acts of sex, sickness, and rumored suicide on stage. From his cocaine fueled bromance with David Bowie, to his search for inspiration in the voodoo rituals of Haiti, Iggy Pop never just crossed the line between art and madness. He bled all over it, and danced on the stains. This episode was originally published on October 15, 2019. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter)  Facebook Fan Group TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, Pillohpet, and CODEXNINJA??!?!? That's right, she's joined the show! The wards talk about patch 25.08, then they discuss their ultimate league stories! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

This week on History From The Back Pages, Collin examines the compelling fictional murder mystery Brigham City. Wes Clayton serves as the local Sheriff and a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Bishop in one of the local Wards. Richard Dutcher produced, directed, and starred in the film. Although Brigham City is a real town in Utah, the movie depicts a fictionalized version filmed in Mapleton, Utah.

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, Freeeshooter, Pillohpet, and CrushU talk about their recent ingame experiences, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

Brian Taylor joined Jake and Ben live from The Masters to preview the tournament.

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and Pillohpet talk about patch 25.07, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

The issue of whether Maori wards should stay, is looming large, with local body elections just six months away. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai spoke with some of the affected councillors.

Ward 8 residents made their message loud and clear in the November election: whatever charges their councilmember Trayon White faced, they needed him in office. Then the D.C. Council expelled him.

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, Freeeshooter, and MikeofManyNames talk about jungling, then they suggest starter champs for each role, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

Protect your home, family, property and loved ones. Protect yourself! Reference: www.irishpagan.school/magical-wards Leaen what wards how and how we can put them in place and maintain them. Plus a card read for all of us from Lucy Cavendish's ‘Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle'. Enjoy!

In the second hour, DVD continued the conversation around Cam Ward's pro day, and they took phone calls. They had a texter say they hope all the people at the pro day for the Titans were there and they hope they get fired. This led to the following question: What do the Titans need to do to prove to their fans that they are on the right path? 

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and Pillohpet talk about patch 25.06, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

In the final hour, ESPN NFL Nation Titans reporter Turron Davenport joined DVD to discuss Titans, Cam Ward's pro day, the NFL Draft, and more. They also talked about the Titans and Ryan Tannehill talking to the Vikings and they finished the show with talking more about Cam Ward's pro day and what luis Riddick had to say about what he wants to see from Ward 

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA No episode this week. Life got in the way. But that doesn't mean you're off the hook for sending in questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames Twitters: @4WardsPodcast @jaxomen

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and Pillohpet talk about patch 25.05, then they talk about turret diving! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE COMPLETELY OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames

10.03.25 Pt 2 - Gareth Cliff and Leigh-Ann Mol dive into a wild news story straight out of a South African psychiatric ward and unpack the latest on the Nigerian rapper who wrecked his McLaren in Sea Point. Plus, Peter Shackleford, CEO of Solar Shack, joins the conversation to call out Eskom's so-called “extortion” of solar users and break down the booming solar industry in South Africa The Real Network

In this week's episode, Brittany Schmitt and Brittany Furlan Lee discuss going to jail, bougie psych wards, and why everyone is missing a side tooth. Then, the Britts share their worst dream stories while reacting to yours! ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON - patreon.com/ThisIsTheWorstPodcast - A place for the Worsties to be even more feral! We'll be doing exclusive content, bonus episodes and SO much more! SHOP OUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.justmediahouse.com/collections/this-is-the-worst ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: Presented by Olipop: https://drinkolipop.com/BRITT & Tru Fru: https://trufru.com/ #Olipoppartner #TruFruPartner Green Chef: Go to https://www.GreenChef.com/theworstfree and use code theworstfree to get started with FREE Salads for two months plus 50% off your first box. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisistheworstpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thisistheworstpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisistheworstpod/ What's YOUR worst? Want our BADvice? Email us at thisistheworstpod@justmediahouse.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back WORSTIES! 00:03:36 BFL's worst of the week 00:05:20 BS's mini win of the week 00:10:44 BS's worst of the week 00:19:20 Bougie psych wards 00:21:08 That time I went to jail 00:31:18 Wild news stories 00:41:03 The girls worst ‘DREAM' stories 00:53:38 YOUR worst ‘DREAM' stories 01:10:03 BADvice 01:14:36 LOVE YOU WORSTIES! Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Hosted and Executive Produced by: Brittany Furlan Lee and Brittany Schmitt Studio: Kandoo Films -- https://www.kandoofilms.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep beneath Avernys, a familiar name rings through the labyrinth—Soveliss. Before marching toward their fate in the Domains of Dread, the RAIN chase one last mystery. Who or what is calling out? What secrets do the Wards truly hide? And with twisting tunnels all around them… can Ishi actually get lost?

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, Freeeshooter, MikeofManyNames, and CrushU talk about understanding risk taking, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE OUT!!! Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames Twitters: @4WardsPodcast @jaxomen

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, Pillohpet, and CrushU talk about Patch 25.04, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames Twitters: @4WardsPodcast @jaxomen

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, Freeeshooter, and MikeofManyNames talk about Feats, then they answer a few listener questions! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE super LOW!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames Twitters: @4WardsPodcast @jaxomen

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, MikeofManyNames, and Pillohpet talk about patch 2025.S1.3, then they CAN'T ANSWER ANY LISTENER QUESTIONS BECAUSE NO ONE SENT ANY! Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE COMPLETELY OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames Twitters: @4WardsPodcast @jaxomen

Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA This week, Jax, Freeeshooter, and MikeofManyNames talk about Mel. That's honestly about it. Keep those questions coming to thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com so we can answer them on the show! We NEED more questions! WE'RE OUT!!!   Sponsors: We don't have any right now! If you represent a brand and want to sponsor the podcast, send us an email, we'll get you talking to the right people. ---- Please continue to support the podcast by reviewing us on iTunes! We will have more information about patreon/etc in the near future! Links Referenced Join the Four Wards Discord! https://discord.gg/2BAXd8VStA Our Website: https://the-four-wards-podcast.castos.com/ The Four Wards Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFourWardsPodcast  Hope you love the episode and please, subscribe on iTunes, leave us reviews, email us, Tweet at us and help us to move this show fourward! Contact information: Email: thefourwardspodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/jaxomen, twitch.tv/crushu, twitch.tv/1_witch_1, twitch.tv/freeeshooter, twitch.tv/arkryu, twitch.tv/pillohpet, twitch.tv/mikeofmanynames Twitters: @4WardsPodcast @jaxomen

Eunice Yang from BBC Chinese reports on the closure of over 400 maternity wards across China. Plus, South Korea's illegal tattoo parlours with BBC Korean's Yuna Ku, and why Ghana's traditional kente fabric has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with BBC Africa's Jelilat Olawale. Yuna's documentary is part of the BBC 100 Women series. To find out more about the other inspiring and influential women on this year's list go to bbc.co.uk/100women. You can also follow BBC 100 Women on Facebook and Instagram. Presented by Faranak Amidi. Produced by Caroline Ferguson, Alice Gioia and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)