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This is part of a series on Billionaire Pedophiles. Robert MillerCanadian Billionaire Robert Miller was a cross between Peter Nygard and Jeffrey Epstein. Like Epstein he knew both Les Wexner and the Bronfman crime family. Robert Miller is a wealthy pedophile, he amassed billions of dollar with his company Future Electronics which was sold last year to Taiwan for 3.8Bn. Whet exactly did he do? This disgusting predator arranged to have threesomes with high school girls or younger. His first victim starting 1982 was just 11 years old. Robert always had unprotected sex. His system evolved over time. At first he would pay a pimp, Raymond Poulet to act as his middle man and recruit young girls. They would bring them to a hotel usually the Intercontinental Hotel a luxury hotel in Montreal, or the Queen Elizabeth hotel. Once at the hotel they would be wine and dined then Poulet would pass them off to Miller who was only known to the girls as Bob. Also working for Miller via Future Electronics, was Sam Joseph Abrams. Sam Abrams was a kind of extra-curricular activities secretary and thus worked closely with Poulet. The girls only knew him as Joseph. A nother man actig in this role was Helmut Lippmann, who like Abrams, was labeled a Vice President at Future Electronics.Miller would instruct them to take a bath, usually he would undress and join them washing them himself and engaging in foreplay. From there he would move things into the bed room where he had unprotected sex and or used sex toys. Whenever possible there would be two girls. Similar to Epstein he paid his victims albeit a much higher rate of 1500 Canadian. If they pulled out before sex he might give them $700. The craziest thing is no one told the hotel staff or police. Or if they did it never went anywhere. Three individuals are most responsible for eventually bringing down Miller's network. John Weslake a former cop turned P.I. Donna Loupret the director of security at the Intercontinental Hotel and Robert's Miller's Ex-Wife. It was his Ex-Wife who first tipped off Westlake. Donna Loupret noticed the odd behavior of Robert Miller. He always rented the same room on the 25th floor, room 2520. He had it renovated on his own dime. He demanded they install a large tub in the bathroom and they did. It was called the F**k-Tub. He would only come in the day and never stay the night. Also the hotel was just a 15 minute drive from where he lived. Then there were the girls who looked about 14 to 16 year old that were always in and out of his room. Now they didn't enter with him or leave with him, but they were going to the 25th floor, always while he was there. He targeted small girls with dark hair.Increasingly, Miller would rely less on the pimp and more on gettnig the girls to recruit other girls and like Epstein he offered them a bonus to do so. I am happy to report that Raymond Poulet was arrested July 2025. After Donna questioned Miller once on the phone, Miller moved his operations into a more controlled environment. He bought two houses across the street from one another. His own home where he lived he purchased from Charles Bronfman the co-founder of Birthright Israel and chairman of the UJC and co-chair of Seagrams Liquor which got its start via organized crime selling alcohol labeled as “medicine” to get around prohibition laws. He and his brother made a tender offer via Seagrams, to Saint Joe's Mineral corporation. “Court papers identified the three Panamanian corporations as Transatlantic Financial Company S.A., Nayarit Investments S.A. and Finvest Panama. They were named by the bank as having purchased 1,055 stock options in St. Joe on March 10, a day before the Seagram bid for the company. The bank also named Finvest Geneva as having purchased 3,000 shares of St. Joe the day of the merger announcement. The S.E.C. said that Mr. Tome had placed both orders through the Swiss bank.” Also capitalizing on insider trading was Warren Eisenstein who was give a loan to buy the stock by his childhood friend, then working at Bear Sterns, Jeffrey Epstein.Charles Bronfman's neices Clare and Sara pumped in $100,000, 000 in to a sex cult run by Keith Raniere. It was so debaucherous that thye were branding women the way one brands a cow witha hot poker. And of course the Bronfman's are hardore Zionists and helped finance other close associates of Epstein like Ehud Barak. This is a constant thing with these people. More on Epstein hereFormer cop, John Westlake and his partner set up surveillance via a stake out, on Robert Miller and were shocked by what they saw. For 21 days, they observed a parade of young girls going in and out of the house at 380 Olivier Ave. in Westmount, often exiting with hockey bags.What was going on? Well Miller would have the girls brought usually by taxi to house that he had prepared. In the basement the would be clothing from Victoria Secret, CDs Jewlery and other goodies a young girl might fancy. They were allowed to fill up one hockey bag full of products as much as they could carry. Upstaires they would be given a bath and sometimes told to shave. After sex or being assaulted with sex toys, the girls would be given an evelope with $1500 to $4000. Miller had them color coded with little stamps, Gold, Orange, Purple, that colorlated with the money inside. A judge ordered these a pretrial seizure of these two houses from Miller in November of 2024.Westlake and his partner were approached by Miller's goons. Working for “National Criminal Investigation Service” which was just a Miller security company, Terence Corcoran and an ex-police officer named Stephen Roberts approached Westlake asking him to tell them what he knew. Next they tried to buy him off, offering $300k to give them what he had and to back off the case. With Helmut Lippmann, Sam Joseph Abrams, Raymond Poulet, Stephen Roberts, and Terence Corcoran all working and covering up for Robert Miller what we have here is a conspiracy.Think about this. A billionaire after createing a custom renovated hotel room, purchased homes and used employees including an ex-cop and a pimp, to target teenagers and adolesants for sexual exploitation. All these men acted together for years, over a decade, to systematically target girls for child prostitution.There was no blackmail. There was no spying. These were just sick f***s who did this because this is what these people are into. Rather than taking the brine Westlake went to the police. But it was Radio Canada not the cops that uncovered that Miller posed as an American businessman named “Bob Adams” who just fequently visited Montreal. It took pressure form the media to get any movement on this case. The police would raide Future Electronics and had a warrant (which is sealed) to target NCIS, National Criminal Investigation Service, which had its office on the Future Electronics property. How much bigger was this operation really? We probably are not going to ever know. Miller now 83 has Parkingson's disease. I hate to cheer for parkinson's disease but at least that serves as SOME type of punishment for for serial raping little kids for decades. Like Nygard, his punishment comes only at the end with Miller in his 80s, after engaging in a lifetime of rape.There is a class action lawsuit with 50 plantiffs and other lawsuits again Miller and his co-conspirators. Smoe have been tossed because Miller is too sick(rich) to endure them. But how does this happen? how in the world would hotel employees not pick up on what was going on immediately? Why were the police so slow to act? It is quite similar to what Nygard was doing in Winnipeg around the same time.We will be going over that case and more in this series on Billionaire Pedophiles. I want to stress this that what Epstein was doing was entering a pre-existing nexus of rich perverts. He did not groom or create the Johns. He provided for a market that already had an large appitite for child abuse and prostitution. This is a cultural problem. Of course people use blackmail and bribery. In this climate where women and men (as you will see in the Mike Jefferies case) are seen commercial sex products, it is easy. Consider signing up it is only $6 and some of these will be paywalled. It is not something I want to do to but I have to. If you are in media and want to do an interview on Miller, Epstein or any of these subjects, contact me through substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe

As the government mulls what it's going to do about NCEA level one, a school that ditched it two years ago has no regrets. Westlake Boys' High School headmaster Paul Fordham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Lake Dreams to Latte Ambitions: A Journey Begins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 微风轻轻地拂过西湖，荷花盛开，湖水轻轻拍打着岸边。En: The breeze gently brushed over West Lake, the lotus flowers were in full bloom, and the lake water softly patted against the shore.Zh: 微和朋友凌、江一起坐在湖边的长椅上，享受着夏日的美好时光。En: Wei sat on a bench by the lake with his friends Ling and Jiang, enjoying the beautiful summer time.Zh: 这里是他们常常来的地方，风景如画，总能让人心情平静。En: This was a place they often visited, with picturesque scenery that always brought peace of mind.Zh: 微最近很烦恼。En: Wei was recently troubled.Zh: 他一直从事稳定的工作，但心里总有些不安。En: He had been in a stable job, but there was always some unease in his heart.Zh: 他有一个梦想，想开一家咖啡店，但这需要勇气和很多准备。En: He had a dream of opening a coffee shop, but it required courage and a lot of preparation.Zh: 他不确定是否该放弃现在的安稳，而去追求这个梦想。En: He was unsure whether he should give up his current stability to pursue this dream.Zh: 凌高兴地分享着她的新工作，她刚刚开始在一家著名的科技公司上班。En: Ling was happily sharing her new job; she had just started working at a well-known tech company.Zh: “这份工作让我每天都充满动力，”她说，脸上洋溢着自信的笑容。En: "This job motivates me every day," she said, with a confident smile on her face.Zh: 江则显得有些不安。En: Jiang, on the other hand, looked somewhat uneasy.Zh: 他希望生活能有变化，但不知道怎么开始。En: He hoped for changes in his life but didn't know how to begin.Zh: 他总是说：“我有很多想法，但不知道怎么实现。En: He always said, "I have many ideas, but I don't know how to realize them."Zh: ”微静静地听着朋友们的分享。En: Wei quietly listened to his friends sharing.Zh: 忽然，他说道：“其实，我也想做一些改变。En: Suddenly, he said, "Actually, I also want to make some changes.Zh: 我一直想开一家咖啡店，但我不知道是否该冒这个险。En: I've always wanted to open a coffee shop, but I don't know if I should take this risk."Zh: ”凌看着微，鼓励道：“微，如果这是你的梦想，那就值得去尝试。En: Ling looked at Wei and encouraged him: "If this is your dream, it's worth trying.Zh: 我们支持你。En: We support you."Zh: ”江也点头：“对啊，有时候我们需要走出舒适区。En: Jiang nodded as well: "Yeah, sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone."Zh: ”微心中感到一丝温暖。En: Wei felt a warmth in his heart.Zh: 朋友的支持给了他力量。En: His friends' support gave him strength.Zh: 他们在湖边坐了整整一个下午，微倾诉着自己的计划和担忧，凌和江则不停地给他建议和鼓励。En: They sat by the lake for the entire afternoon, with Wei pouring out his plans and concerns, and Ling and Jiang continuously offering him advice and encouragement.Zh: 最终，微下定决心。En: In the end, Wei made up his mind.Zh: 他决定开始着手准备这家咖啡店。En: He decided to start preparing for the coffee shop.Zh: 他知道这并不容易，但朋友们的鼓励让他有信心面对未来发生的一切。En: He knew it wouldn't be easy, but his friends' encouragement gave him confidence to face anything the future held.Zh: 夕阳西下，微望着远处的湖面，心中不再犹豫。En: As the sun set, Wei looked at the distant lake, no longer hesitant in his heart.Zh: 他笑了，对凌和江说：“谢谢你们。En: He smiled and said to Ling and Jiang, "Thank you.Zh: 无论结果如何，我会努力去实现我的梦想。En: No matter the outcome, I will work hard to realize my dream."Zh: ”在这个夏日的下午，微感受到了前所未有的坦然和希望。En: On this summer afternoon, Wei felt an unprecedented sense of calm and hope.Zh: 他知道，不管未来如何，他已经迈出了勇敢的第一步。En: He knew that regardless of what the future held, he had already taken a brave first step.Zh: 西湖的景色似乎更加美丽了，他的心，也如湖水一样，平静而坚定。En: The scenery of West Lake seemed even more beautiful, and his heart, like the lake water, was calm and determined. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 微风gently: 轻轻地bloom: 盛开shore: 岸边picturesque: 风景如画troubled: 烦恼stable: 稳定unease: 不安courage: 勇气pursue: 追求motivate: 动力confident: 自信encourage: 鼓励realize: 实现support: 支持comfort zone: 舒适区strength: 力量continuously: 不停地advice: 建议preparation: 准备risk: 冒险outcome: 结果hope: 希望unprecedented: 前所未有determined: 坚定hesitant: 犹豫calm: 平静future: 未来beautiful: 美丽brave: 勇敢

With conviction rooted in faith and common sense, Senator Bernie Moreno joins The Narrative for a conversation on protecting life, strengthening families, and stewarding taxpayer dollars wisely. On this week's episode, Senator Moreno sits down with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews for a bold conversation that cuts through the noise and gets specific about the issues that matter most. From fighting for life to fixing broken systems, Senator Moreno outlines a clear vision for American renewal: ✅ Plans to defund Planned Parenthood—once and for all.✅ A smarter approach to the Child Tax Credit.✅ Medicaid reform that actually serves families, not bureaucracy. More About Senator Bernie Moreno Bernie Moreno is the senior United States Senator of Ohio. He was born in Bogota, Colombia, and moved to the US with his family at age five and became an American citizen at age 18. Senator Moreno purchased his first car dealership in 2005 and grew that one dealership into one of the largest dealership groups in America, eventually employing over 1,000 Ohioans. More recently, in 2016, Bernie recognized the value and transformational potential of blockchain technology, before it received mainstream attention, and moved much of his volunteer time and investment dollars into the space. Senator Moreno and his wife, Bridget, are parents to four children and reside in Westlake, Ohio. Talk to Us We want to hear from you! As a valued listener, your feedback is critical for us to keep The Narrative insightful, relevant, and helpful. If you have a particular guest, topic, or question you'd like us to cover, let us know!

In dieser Folge von „Wie ist die Lage?“ kritisiert die NDR-Moderatorin Julia Westlake die Entwicklungen rund um das Holsten-Areal und fordert von der Stadt Hamburg mehr Engagement. Im Gespräch mit Lars Meier äußert sie zudem den Wunsch nach mehr Bürgernähe bei Großprojekten wie dem Bau des neuen Opernhauses, findet aber zugleich lobende Worte für Hamburgs Kulturpolitik. Diese Folge wird präsentiert vom Asklepios Lebensretterpreis 2025 https://www.asklepios.com/konzern/unternehmen/aktuelles/lebensretterpreis

Guest Hal McMillin, the Mayor of the City of Westlake, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground to discuss Westlake's rise as a hidden gem in Southwest Louisiana. The city's focus on quality-of-life improvements for residents and visitors has the city bustling with recreational amenities for the whole family.   Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org. Stop by Blue Iguana for great Mexican flavors and drinks in a clean, welcoming and vibrant atmosphere! Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC. 

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In this podcast episode, we talk about the Mueller Power Clutch 2.0.  If you've ridden a modern Harley-Davidson motorcycle equipped with a cable clutch system, you probably know how fatiguing that clutch pull can get—especially during slow-speed maneuvers, stop-and-go traffic, or long days in the saddle. In this article, we'll introduce you to a game-changing upgrade: the Mueller Power Clutch 2.0. We'll also walk you through the key elements involved in upgrading your cable clutch system without getting bogged down in every bolt turn. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE If you're riding an '18 and newer Softail or '21 and newer Touring model, chances are your clutch cable includes a cheap plastic inline adjuster. Not only is this piece prone to failure (and can even leave you stranded), but it also offers minimal fine-tune capability—just a red button that automatically adjusts based on spring tension. It's more “auto-manual” than anything else.The Solution: Mueller Power Clutch 2.0 Welcome to the Mueller Power Clutch 2.0, a precision-engineered German-made upgrade that transforms your clutch feel. This system replaces the stock plastic housing with durable aluminum components and an adjuster. And adds a custom ramp mechanism internally. The result? Up to 45% lighter clutch pull Smoother, more linear engagement Enhanced fine-tuning of friction zone Elimination of plastic components that commonly fail Whether you're dealing with arthritis, small hands, or just want to reduce fatigue on long rides or during training drills, this upgrade is a must-have. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! A stiff, inconsistent clutch doesn't just cause fatigue—it can actually make you a less confident rider. Whether you're navigating urban traffic, doing parking lot drills, or touring for hours on end, a smooth, easy pull makes all the difference. The Mueller Power Clutch 2.0 is the best way to modernize your Harley's outdated cable system and make it feel like it should have from the factory. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: 2025 Harley Street Glide Midnight Firestorm Paint! Ghost Flames-WORTH THE UPGRADE? Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion! If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Michael Anchulis of Westlake, Ohio James Augustus of Seville, Ohio Rodney Elnick of Washington, Michigan HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker #Bikaholics #RyanUrlacher

Congressman Max Miller joins Bob to talk about charges being filed against the man accused of an antisemitic attack that took place in Ricky River on June 19. Rep. Miller discusses the danger he was placed in, and that of his family if his child had been in the car, as well as the political violence committed in the name of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in general. The Westlake doctor who tried to run him off the road and threatened to kill him has been charged with 2 felonies and several misdemeanors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Thone Visentine, co-founder of the Coldwater Creek Group, joins the show to discuss a hard-won victory after 15 years pushing for recognition and compensation for those exposed to radioactive waste in the St. Louis region. Thanks to the recent expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) included in the “big beautiful bill,” residents from 20 affected ZIP codes—including Coldwater Creek, Weldon Springs, and Westlake—are now eligible for financial compensation and medical bill coverage related to radiation-linked cancers. Kim shares her personal connection, revealing her son's rare radiation-related brain tumor, and highlights the challenges survivors and families faced fighting for decades against denial and indifference from agencies and lawmakers. She urges affected residents to gather proof of residence and diagnosis and prepare to apply once the government's application portal goes live. While this is a major milestone, Kim stresses there's more work ahead to cover autoimmune diseases and other conditions linked to radiation exposure, with ongoing efforts to secure further support at the local and federal levels.

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Send us a textEpisode 115 of the Texas High School Football Podcast host Taylor Arenz chats with one of the fastest-growing programs in the state: Prosper High School.Head Coach Tyler Moore has been at the helm has watched Prosper grow in his 10 season at Prosper and he's someone who brings deep passion and perspective to the sidelines. He's coached state championship teams, built strong roots in the Prosper community, and leads a program of nearly 300 players across all levels.In this episode, Taylor and Coach Moore dive into how he got into coaching, how his dad inspired his leadership style, what it means to coach in a booming town like Prosper, and how they're gearing up for a huge Week 1 showdown against Westlake. They also talk summer workouts, program culture, and wrap up with some fun rapid-fire questions so you can get to know the coach behind the headset.It is a great episode and be sure to subscribe to not miss any episode! 

Young, beautiful, and smart, she was a 23-year-old college student and scholarship runner at Eastern Kentucky University. She was about to start her fifth and final year and was very close to graduating. She was spending the summer living with her older brother Nick in Indianapolis, Indiana, taking some summer classes at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) when she went missing on July 6, 2004. She seemingly vanished without a trace after attending a party at her Westlake apartment complex and leaving with a man named John E. Shelton. More than twenty years later, neither she nor her remains have ever been found. No suspects have ever been officially charged with her disappearance. Her family still misses her terribly and, at the very least, just wants closure. This is the story of Molly Dattilo. Anyone with information regarding Molly Dattilo's disappearance, death, or the location of her remains should contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477) or the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 317-327-1700. Listen Ad Free: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shopify.com/murderdiaries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/wx7pm9967k95696-7gmam-sjfe8-5737y-3p233-2rmha-kac9n-69gzk-j6ctk-bkght-wx7ah-dwby7-xzfpf-r33cx-tcjde-xr48m-p5dn9-dlgc2-nnfkj Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Links: Link Hub: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Edited by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Narrative—recorded live at Center for Christian Virtue's (CCV) 2025 Columbus Gala—US Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted join CCV President Aaron Baer on stage for a candid conversation about the future of Ohio, the importance of faith and family, and what it means to lead with conviction in challenging times. Before the Senators take the stage, Aaron is joined by CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews to dive into this week's latest news: ⚖️ The Ohio Senate passed the state budget with the notable exclusion of iGaming. The budget includes legislation that strengthens families, protects children, and restores common sense to public policy in Ohio.

Bear Ride '71 is the only sister of astronaut and American hero, Sally Ride '68, who in 1983 became the first American woman in space. In this episode, Bear tells Sally's story—but also her own, which includes “breaking ground” in her own right as a female and openly gay Presbyterian minister. The Ride sisters were born and raised in Los Angeles and attended Westlake School, where Bear and Sally each encountered life-changing teachers—leading Bear to pursue the ministry and Sally a PhD in astrophysics. It was at Stanford where Sally came across a NASA ad soliciting interest in a new kind of astronaut. She applied, and the rest is history. Bear also speaks to the release of a new documentary, Sally, produced by National Geographic and premiering on Disney+ and Hulu on June 17. The film not only charts Sally Ride's public journey into space, but also her private 27-year partnership with a woman—Tam O'Shaughnessy. It wasn't until Sally's death in 2012 that her obituary revealed Tam as her partner—and thus the truth she'd kept private for so long. Bear references Westlake teachers David Coombs and Elizabeth Mommaerts as profound influences on her and Sally's lives and careers.

Viral videos from the LA ICE protests show police firing “less lethal” weapons into crowds and at journalists. Advocates say the cops are not following the law. Weeks before ICE raided a Home Depot in Westlake on Friday, the White House ordered the agency to ramp up sweeps to help meet President Trump's deportation targets.  The Supreme Court decision New York Times v. Sullivan protects journalists from debilitating lawsuits. A group of billionaires, lawyers, and right-wing groups are trying to overturn it. Culture critic Carolina Miranda weighs in on a retrospective of Diane Arbus' photography at Zwirner gallery, and a Wende Museum exhibition about mass surveillance in former East Germany during the Cold War. 

Viral videos from the LA ICE protests show police firing “less lethal” weapons into crowds and at journalists. Advocates say the cops are not following the law. Weeks before ICE raided a Home Depot in Westlake on Friday, the White House ordered the agency to ramp up sweeps to help meet President Trump’s deportation targets.  The Supreme Court decision New York Times v. Sullivan protects journalists from debilitating lawsuits. A group of billionaires, lawyers, and right-wing groups are trying to overturn it. Culture critic Carolina Miranda weighs in on a retrospective of Diane Arbus’ photography at Zwirner gallery, and a Wende Museum exhibition about mass surveillance in former East Germany during the Cold War. 

Mark Westlake is the founder and CEO of GearBrain, a tech company focused on simplifying the Internet of Things (IoT). With over 25 years of experience in digital media and technology, his career includes executive roles at prominent companies such as About.com, HowStuffWorks, and Purch. A former member of the 1980s NYC band The Modulators, Westlake shares his journey from music to innovation, offering insights on smart home tech, AI integration, consumer education, and how GearBrain bridges the gap between people and technology. Key Takeaways:- How Mark transitioned from a music career to the tech industry- The benefits of IoT- The future of smart homesEpisode Timeline:3:00Mark's early years in The Modulators6:00Transitioning to the Internet and Digital Media9:00Why some companies can't adapt11:30The Birth of GearBrain and Its Mission12:30Innovations in IoT and AI integration15:05Challenges in the smart home market18:01The future of smart homes and AI21:30Consumer education and smart device benefits24:15The next decade in IoT technologyThis episode's guest:• Mark Westlake• GearBrain's website • Email Mark at Info@GearBrain.com Subscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, we're joined by Anita Westlake and Tonia Dolinka for an honest and uplifting conversation about navigating seasons of change in direct sales. After nearly eight years of leadership at Color Street, recent shifts in the business prompted them to reevaluate their path and explore new possibilities. That journey led them to helping launch ABBI, a personalized skincare brand rooted in innovation and wellbeing. From processing grief to reigniting their passion, Anita and Tonia share what it's like to embrace change, build something new, and lead with purpose in a whole new way. Connect with Anita on her website [anitawithabbi.com] and follow her on Instagram @anitaw_abbi_pioneer. Connect with Tonia on her website [withthedolinkas.com] and follow her on Instagram @withthedolinkas. Time-Based Notes: 0:32 Meet Anita Westlake & Tonia 'Toni' Dolinka2:50 How Toni Navigated Color Street Changes5:10 How Anita Navigated Color Street Changes6:48 All About ABBI Skincare10:55 The Realities of Start-Up Mode17:04 Most Exciting Things About ABBI21:00 Anita & Toni's Current Business Focus27:17 Academy VIP Favorites32:15 How to Connect with Toni32:32 How to Connect with Anita33:13 Sponsor Message Show sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 60 day trial today with coupon code KEYBOARD60 and spend less time posting and more time socializing! Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode240

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Dragon Boat Festival Allergy Scare Sparks Unbreakable Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西湖的夏天，在龙舟节的热闹声中，映衬出绿色的群山和古老的亭台。En: The summer at West Lake, amidst the lively sounds of the Dragon Boat Festival, sets off the green mountains and ancient pavilions.Zh: 湖水清澈，游人如织，大家都在享受着节日的气氛。En: The water in the lake is clear, and it's crowded with tourists, all enjoying the festive atmosphere.Zh: 明宇和丽芬，两位好朋友，也决定抓住这个机会，度过轻松的一天。En: Mingyu and Lifen, two good friends, also decided to seize this opportunity to spend a relaxing day.Zh: 明宇是个热爱阅读和大自然的安静男人。En: Mingyu is a quiet man who loves reading and nature.Zh: 他对医学不太了解，总觉得不够自信。En: He doesn't know much about medicine and often feels a lack of confidence.Zh: 丽芬则热情洋溢，喜欢新鲜事物，尤其是美食。En: Lifen, on the other hand, is full of enthusiasm and loves new things, especially food.Zh: 她不知道自己对某些食物过敏。En: She isn't aware of her allergies to certain foods.Zh: 他们沿着湖边漫步，欣赏着周围的美景。En: They strolled along the lakeside, admiring the beautiful scenery around them.Zh: 到处都是欢声笑语，空中飘来粽子的香味。En: Everywhere was filled with laughter and joy, with the aroma of zongzi wafting through the air.Zh: 丽芬看到一个小吃摊，立刻被吸引住。En: Lifen spotted a snack stall and was immediately drawn to it.Zh: 她尝了一口没见过的花生糕，微笑着回头对明宇说：“这个真好吃！En: She took a bite of the unfamiliar peanut cake and turned back to Mingyu with a smile, saying, "This is really delicious!"Zh: ”然而，不到几分钟，丽芬的脸色开始变红，呼吸也渐渐不畅。En: However, within minutes, Lifen's face began to turn red, and her breathing became increasingly difficult.Zh: 明宇一眼就察觉到了异常。En: Mingyu noticed the anomaly right away.Zh: 他心里顿时紧张起来，却努力保持冷静。En: He felt a sudden wave of anxiety but tried to remain calm.Zh: 他焦虑地环顾四周，希望能找到帮助。En: He anxiously looked around, hoping to find help.Zh: “丽芬，你还好吗？En: "Lifen, are you okay?"Zh: ”明宇尽量让自己的声音听起来镇定。En: Mingyu tried to keep his voice calm.Zh: 他想起了水可能会有帮助，便快速在附近找一个卖水的小贩。En: He recalled that water might be helpful and quickly looked for a vendor selling water nearby.Zh: 终于，他找到一个卖凉茶的老奶奶，急切地问：“您这有药吗？En: Finally, he found an old lady selling herbal tea and urgently asked, "Do you have any medicine?Zh: 她过敏了。En: She's having an allergic reaction."Zh: ”老奶奶见状，马上从桌下拿出了一包抗组织胺药并递给明宇。En: The old lady saw the situation and immediately took out a package of antihistamine from under the table, handing it to Mingyu.Zh: 明宇给丽芬服下药后，紧紧握住她的手，轻声说：“别担心，我们会好的。En: After Mingyu gave the medicine to Lifen, he held her hand tightly and gently said, "Don't worry, we'll be okay."Zh: ”慢慢地，丽芬的症状减轻，呼吸也顺畅起来。En: Slowly, Lifen's symptoms eased, and her breathing became smooth again.Zh: 经过一阵惊心动魄的时刻，丽芬终于恢复过来。En: After a moment of intense tension, Lifen finally recovered.Zh: 她看着明宇，微笑着说：“谢谢你，明宇。En: She looked at Mingyu and smiled, "Thank you, Mingyu.Zh: 你真勇敢。En: You were really brave."Zh: ”在阳光下，明宇感到一种新的变化。En: In the sunlight, Mingyu felt a new change.Zh: 他意识到自己可以冷静地处理危机，更重要的是，他发现了他对丽芬的深厚感情。En: He realized he could handle crises calmly, and more importantly, he discovered his deep feelings for Lifen.Zh: 这个龙舟节成为了两人难忘的回忆，明宇也在心中默默许下承诺：不论何时，他都会保护丽芬。En: This Dragon Boat Festival became an unforgettable memory for the two of them, and Mingyu made a silent promise to himself: no matter when, he would protect Lifen.Zh: 湖边的微风轻轻吹过，带走了紧张与不安，留下的是温馨的友情与信任。En: The gentle breeze by the lake blew away the tension and unease, leaving behind warmth, friendship, and trust.Zh: 随着龙舟的鼓声远去，明宇知道，他不仅收获了一段铭心的友谊，更收获了面对挑战的勇气。En: As the drums of the dragon boat faded away, Mingyu knew he not only gained a deeply memorable friendship but also the courage to face challenges. Vocabulary Words:amidst: 在…中间pavilions: 亭台seize: 抓住lack: 缺乏confidence: 自信enthusiasm: 热情allergies: 过敏admiring: 欣赏aroma: 香味wafting: 飘来unfamiliar: 不熟悉的anomaly: 异常vendor: 小贩urgently: 急切地reaction: 反应antihistamine: 抗组织胺药symptoms: 症状eased: 缓解crises: 危机gentle: 温柔的breeze: 微风unease: 不安warmth: 温馨merriment: 欢声笑语faded: 远去memorable: 难忘的trust: 信任courage: 勇气challenge: 挑战discover: 发现

ICE raids in the Westlake area and downtown L.A. Friday were met with efforts to stop agents dressed for warfare from making arrests. The L.A. Local is sponsored by the LA Car Guy family of dealerships.

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Dogs eating their deceased owners in downtown LA? No, this isn't a horror movie—it's the real-life consequence of California's 'compassionate' homeless policies. Two individuals found dead at a tent encampment in LA's Westlake district, with one body partially consumed by her own pets after what appears to be a drug overdose. While officials struggle to address the 180,000+ homeless population (likely closer to 300,000), neighbors report their complaints go ignored as encampments, crime, and fentanyl devastate communities. Is anyone surprised this happened just minutes from Echo Park, where previous cleanup efforts revealed rat infestations and underground tunnels? How many more people need to die before politicians admit their 'housing first' approach is all harm, no reduction? SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about the government policies creating third-world conditions in America's wealthiest state, and SHARE this video to expose what mainstream media won't cover.

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For the last ten years (up until this past February), Deborah Rutter '74 was President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the national cultural center of the United States. In this episode, Deborah tells her story. From growing up in Encino and attending Westlake and then Stanford, to her long career in the arts—beginning with the LA Phil and LA Chamber Orchestra, before leading both the Seattle and Chicago Symphonies for 11 years each. Deborah and I also discuss the peculiarity of the past few months, beginning with her announcing in January this would be her last year leading the center as part of a carefully orchestrated succession plan. Two weeks later, everything changed. President Trump took over the center's board, naming himself as chair, and relieving Deborah of her duties. While Deborah does not directly address the President's reasoning, she instead focuses on the center's purpose and its magic. Deborah references Harry Jarvis of Mulholland Junior High School; David Coombs, James Hosney, Nat Reynolds '51, and Ham Smith of Westlake School; and Ernest Fleischmann of the Los Angeles Philharmonic as profound influences on her life and career in the arts.

Immigration advocates are speaking out against the arrest & deportation of an Austin family that was pulled over near Dobie Elementary, an HOA president in Westlake is slamming Elon Musk as a neighbor and Austin City Councilwoman Natasha Harper-Madison is slamming critics of the cap & stitch project the city wants to complete over I-35.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Toni Chapman, the Digital Content Manager at Visit Lake Charles, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground to spotlight the must do experiences while in Lake Charles. The trio creates their own Mt. Rushmore of Lake Charles must dos in this fun episode!      Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org. Stop by FatBoyz Kitchen Table in Westlake for phenomenal plate lunches and great homestyle Louisiana cooking! Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC. 

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In this episode we reflect on the wild spring tea tour we just finished in 2025. We visited the Jingmai mountains in Yunnan, Anji in Zhejiang, Hangzhou's West Lake for Dragonwell, Chaozhou's Wudong Mountain for the dancong, Yiwu, Huazhu Liangzi, Laobanzhang, Laoman'e, Menghai, and Bada for the puer. It has been a wild ride and we have so much to say, but first let's just talk about seeing some old friends in Hangzhou and Wudong Mountian, that's Shanshan and Zhang Hailang from Nine Trees and Wen Zitong in Wudong. Hopefully a lot of the green teas mentioned here are already in your tea cups at home! Some still available on the One River Tea website.

Join guest host Brad Swail as he interviews Aaron & Ivana Silva about their efforts to pass the RESTORE Act into Texas law. They delve into the Westlake Athletic Community Center (WACC) scandal and discuss how Eanes missed a $210 million endowment opportunity. Aaron also discusses the closures of Valley View and Eanes Elementary as the district adapts to declining enrollment. The couple provides an update on the $1M defamation lawsuit against The Westlake Smear Cartel leaders.

Brian & Cargill (aka The Parker Brothers) take another gritty, violent trip to Westlake with Point Blank! I bet you're a big Lee Marvin fan, aren'tcha?Support us on Patreon! 

Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel, founders of Just Moms STL, join Chris & Amy as plans for removal of radioactive nuclear waste from North St Louis County are finally progressing.

Chris and Amy discuss the proposed removal of nuclear waste from the West Lake landfill; the Blues get a berth in the playoffs; the Cardinals wrap up their series with the Astros; Amy loses a button on her pants; Musk's views on fatherhood.

Steak and Rusty get into a discussion on who they believe should be on the Mount Rushmore of Atlanta high school football in honor of 404 Day. They also take calls from listeners to allow them to share who they believe should be considered, with Cam Newton, who played at Westlake in South Fulton, leading the way in nominations.

Send Kevin a Text MessageIn this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz interviews Shane Black, one of Hollywood's highest-paid screenwriters, who redefined action films with witty dialogue, dark humor, and unforgettable characters. From Lethal Weapon to The Nice Guys, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Iron Man 3, Shane discusses his journey from a self-described "oddball" to a filmmaking powerhouse.Pittsburgh Roots and Early Influences (02:55)Born in Pittsburgh, Black shares how his father's printing business and bookshelf of detective novels sparked his love for "tough guy literature" that would later influence his writing style.Overcoming Personal Struggles (08:00)Black candidly discusses his battles with OCD and alcoholism. He reveals how he transformed these challenges into creative strengths and encourages others to "just lean into being weird."The Psychology Behind His Characters (12:04)Black explains how his characters often represent different aspects of his own psychology. He emphasizes that truly compelling writing comes from creating characters with authentic emotional DNA that resonates with the writer's own experiences.The Creation of Lethal Weapon (15:32)Black describes Lethal Weapon as "an urban western" with Mel Gibson's character representing "a Frankenstein kept in a cage" - a Vietnam veteran reviled by society but needed when violence intrudes on everyday life.Working with Hollywood Icons (27:13)Black shares insights about working with legends like Richard Donner, Tony Scott, Joel Silver, and Robert Downey Jr.From Writer to Director (40:06)Black explains his transition to directing to have more creative control over his work. Black adds that directing allows him to move beyond returning to the blank page and into a more collaborative aspect of filmmaking.Latest Project: Play Dirty (52:01)Black discusses working with Mark Wahlberg, and adapting Donald Westlake's Parker series for Amazon, calling Westlake "the king" among mystery writers and explaining his lifelong admiration for these stories he first read at age 12.Throughout the conversation, Black offers a masterclass on screenwriting in Hollywood. Black and Kevin Goetz discover numerous personal connections, creating an unusually intimate portrait of a filmmaker who transformed Hollywood's action genre. His journey from a bookish child to acclaimed filmmaker serves as proof that leaning into one's unique perspective can lead to extraordinary creative achievements.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review or connect on social media. We look forward to bringing you more revelations from behind the scenes next time on Don't Kill the Messenger!Host: Kevin GoetzGuest: Shane BlackProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, Nick Nunez, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment) For more information about Shane Black:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_BlackIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000948/Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/director/shane-black/ For more information about Kevin Goetz:Website: www.KevinGoetz360.comAudienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Bryce Walker is a former Notre Dame lacrosse player who won back-to-back National Championships with the Irish in 2023 & 2024. Bryce sat down with us to talk about his lax journey from West Lake High School in Austin, TX to winning the first two lacrosse titles in school history at South Bend.  

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Andy and Dan decipher the validity of the claims that Kirk Cousins was at a Chipotle in Westlake.

Daryl Ruiter pops in with Andy and Dan to share his insight on the Kirk Cousin in Westlake saga.

Andy and Dan wrap up their conversation about Kirk Cousins popping up in Westlake and Andy explains why it's a good thing, even if Kirk doesn't waive his no-trade clause to play for the Browns.

IT'S BEEN 45 DAYS SINCE HIS LAST LOSS!!! Booker's current record is 2466 wins with 159 losses, this morning all of Austin is rooting for Cristina in Westlake, Texas!!! LET'S WELCOME HER TO AUSTIN'S FAVORITE POP CULTURE TRIVIA GAME...CAN'T BEAT BOOKER!!!

On today's show: will wearing socks to bed help you sleep? Bill and Alyssa wonders who is worst at math between the two of them. A very bizarre TikTok trend happening in Westlake. Good Vibes at 6:55! Bill and Alyssa are apparently very late at getting things accomplished in their lives. Hot Take Tuesday: how do you feel about a fragrance-free workplace? We play Alyssa's College of Knowledge TWO times! Plus, how do you join the Q Brew Crew? What'd you hit with your car? And who has had the longest flight delay?

Jimmy & Gito have a heated debate over Elon's conflict of interest or not. Dive into the arrest over a reported stolen car in Westlake, Ohio that resulted in a father being arrested for obstruction of Justice!

The men who did dangerous work had a special kind of insurance policy. But when somebody wanted to collect on that policy, the claims investigator suddenly became a member of… The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you enjoy today's story by Donald E. Westlake, you might also like The Spy in the Elevator, another Westlake tale we narrated about 10 months ago. Originally published in Amazing Stories in March 1961, today's treat can be found on page 96. The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, The aliens wouldn't accept help, though their world was about to explode. They were adolescents. Adolescence is the time when you aren't smart enough to ask for help… The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

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One set of Barbara Gratta's grandparents came to the US from Calabria, the toe of the boot of Italy. The other grandparents came from across the Italian peninsula—Bari. In this episode, meet Barbara. Today, she owns, operates, and makes wine at Gratta Wines in the Bayview. But her journey began in White Plains, NY. All four grandparents came to Brooklyn in the 1920s. They all eventually moved north to raise families away from the bustle of New York City. Barbara's grandparents were a big part of her early life, the extended families getting together often for "big Italian Sunday dinners" (yum!). These involved aunts, uncles, and cousins as well as the older generation. Barbara and her immediate family lived upstairs from her aunt, uncle, and cousins. Because of this set-up, she says it was more like one big family. And every week culminated on Sundays, with as many as 30 people coming in and out of these get-togethers. The sauce was on the stove starting early in the morning. And if more people came, it simply meant more pasta. If, like me, you're thinking of the "Fishes" episode of The Bear, you're not far off. Saturdays were spent going "up the street," which meant shopping at places like Sears or Macy's. Maybe they'd stop at White Plains Diner for lunch. But they always ended up back at her grandmother's house for cake and coffee. Her mom's youngest brother went to school with Barbara's dad's youngest sister. They came from different towns, but all ran in the same circles. And thanks to this, as well as a tight-knit Italian-American community in the area, her parents met. They got married in 1958 and had their first kid, a son, in 1959. Then Barbara was born in 1960. ​The family is Catholic, but that manifested more in traditions than any religious sense. They went to church on big holidays, and Barbara shares a story about her grandmother giving her money for the Easter Sunday collection. But she and her cousins pocketed the money and spent the service on the church roof. After she was confirmed, around eighth grade, her parents gave her the choice whether to keep going or not. Barbara chose to hang up her career with Catholicism at that point. By the time Barbara was in high school, her immediate family moved to Florida, in the Sarasota area. She says it was a hard time for her, being torn from all the people and places she knew. There wasn't a lot of Italian culture in her new home. Her mom searched for ingredients to make the food she was accustomed to. She spotted a sausage truck one day and followed it. Only through this was she able to maintain some semblance of her cultural past. Barbara stuck around after high school down in Florida. She got a degree in physical therapy and worked for about 10 years on the west coast of the state. Still, neither she nor her two brothers (one older, one younger) loved it there. Barbara left Florida around 1989 or 1990 for California. Her first visit, before she moved to San Francisco, was a vacation with a coworker in the mid-Eighties. They stayed in a hotel on Van Ness near The Bay. They did what tourists do—Fisherman's Wharf, drive over the Golden Gate Bridge, that sort of thing—and didn't travel to any SF neighborhoods. The visit involved a quick drive down to Monterey to see a former coworker of theirs. The entire trip left her wanting to visit again someday. When the time came to move here, her job set her up with a place to live for a few months. Barbara kept renewing these contracts every three months. She started in the southwest corner of The City, within walking distance of Joe's of Westlake in Daly City. We end Part 1 with stories of Barbara's early friends in SF showing her around The City. Check back next week for Part 2 and the conclusion of my episode with Barbara Gratta. We recorded this podcast at Gratta Wines in the Bayview in December 2024. Photography by Dan Hernandez

On this episode, we discuss our first book club pick of 2025, Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe, a modern re-imagining of the classic Chinese folktale The Legend of the White Snake, starring two immortal sisters who used to be best snake friends living along West Lake in Tang Dynasty China. When free-spirited Emerald is involved in an altercation with some cops in Central Park, conservative and pragmatic Su flies to NYC to whisk her sister away to her bastion of safety in Singapore, putting their co-dependent and often toxic centuries old relationship to the test once again.Books & Boba is a podcast dedicated to reading and featuring books by Asian and Asian American authorsSupport the Books & Boba Podcast by:Joining our Patreon to receive exclusive perksPurchasing books at our bookshopRocking our Books & Boba merchFollow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:InstagramTwitterGoodreadsFacebookThe Books & Boba February 2025 pick is The Verifiers by Jane PekThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast CollectiveMentioned in this episode:Listen to Inheriting from LAist & NPR"Inheriting" is a show about Asian American and Pacific Islander families, which explores how one event in history can ripple through generations. In doing so, the show seeks to break apart the AAPI monolith and tell a fuller story of these communities. In each episode, NPR's Emily Kwong sits down with one family and facilitates deeply emotional conversations between their loved ones, exploring how their most personal, private moments are an integral part of history. Through these stories, we show how the past is personal and how to live with the legacies we're constantly inheriting. New episodes premiere every Thursday. Subscribe to “Inheriting” on your app of choiceListen to Inheriting now!