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Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown and Co-host Liberty Jones Across the Divide: Trump, Iran, Immigration, and the Search for Common Ground A Conversation Meant to Make America Think Again In this episode of Shadow Politics, host Former Senator Michael D. Brown opens the program with the show's mission: to make America think again by listening to all sides before forming opinions. He introduces guest William Shelton, an arborist, small business owner in the DMV area, native Washingtonian raised in Fairfax, Virginia, political science graduate of Old Dominion University, libertarian, Christian, father, gun owner, and self-described patriot. The episode centers on why Shelton voted for Donald Trump in 2024 and how his views reflect a broader segment of American political opinion. Why William Shelton Voted for Donald Trump Michael begins by asking Shelton what leadership characteristics matter most to him and how Trump meets them. Shelton says voters often do not get to choose ideal candidates; instead, candidates are packaged and presented, leaving people to choose between the available options. He says he did not find Trump's first presidency offensive enough to prevent him from voting for Trump again in 2024. Shelton points to Trump's presence, his ability to speak to his base, his appeal to a certain understanding of America, and his support for lower taxes and reduced regulation as reasons Trump appealed to him as a small business owner. Iran, War, and the Question of Intervention Michael then asks about the war with Iran, arguing that Iran did not have nuclear weapons, that the United States spent heavily, and that the Strait of Hormuz was already open before the conflict began. Shelton responds by connecting the issue to broader Republican and libertarian debates about war, referencing Ron Paul and the Tea Party's antiwar instincts. He says that if the public claims about Iran's uranium enrichment, ballistic missile capability, and regional influence through groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah were accurate, then military action could be justified if it reduced a future threat with limited loss of life. Michael challenges that view, comparing the situation to the Bay of Pigs and arguing that the intervention may have backfired. Liberty Jones Joins the Debate Co-host Liberty Jones joins after technical issues and presses Shelton on the logic of intervention. She asks how this action would achieve its stated goals, how weapons could be kept from extremists if civilians were armed, and why critics should be dismissed as politically motivated rather than answered on the merits. Shelton answers by returning to the example of appeasement and by arguing that Iran's leadership cannot be trusted. Liberty pushes back by questioning whether immigration, instability, and religious conflict are being oversimplified, especially when broader social, economic, colonial, and policy histories are involved. Religion, Immigration, and Western Identity The conversation broadens into religion, immigration, and national identity. Shelton argues that Muslim-majority nations such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Dubai should take in more Muslim refugees, asking why many migrants instead go to Western countries. Michael counters that religious nationalism is dangerous whether it comes from Islamic governments or Christian fundamentalists in the United States. Liberty adds that immigration problems cannot be reduced only to religion and must also be understood through policy, education, crime enforcement, opportunity, and historical power dynamics. Trump, Race, and Immigration Claims Michael raises questions about Donald Trump and race, saying Trump has a documented history involving racial discrimination in housing. Shelton pushes back by pointing to Trump's support among some Black, Latino, and immigrant voters. Michael responds that most Black voters did not support Trump and that some immigrant families may oppose later immigration after becoming established themselves. Liberty asks directly whether Shelton accepts inflammatory claims made about Latino immigrants. Shelton avoids endorsing the broad claim and instead says desperate individuals may act in desperate ways, while Michael and Liberty press the point that political rhetoric can turn entire groups into targets. Crime, Protest, and Conflicting Narratives The discussion then turns to crime, protests, ICE, and public safety. Shelton argues that many people support Trump because they see Democrats as projecting chaos through protests, immigration fights, and constant social conflict. Michael responds that some violence attributed to protesters is misrepresented and argues that ICE and federal enforcement can also create violence. He cites crime statistics to argue that Republican-led or gun-friendly states often have higher violent-crime rates than cities or states frequently criticized by conservatives. Shelton counters by pointing to visible disorder, population flight, and concerns about Democratic governance in places such as California and Portland. Corruption, Trump, Biden, and Political Retaliation Michael raises concerns about corruption under Trump, including claims that Trump has profited from the presidency through coins, memberships, Bibles, and other products. Shelton responds by raising allegations about Biden family influence and Ukraine. The conversation becomes sharper as Michael argues that Trump's opponents are being targeted because they challenged him, while Shelton argues that figures such as Adam Schiff, James Comey, John Brennan, and others should face consequences for their conduct. The exchange reflects a larger divide between those who view Trump as corrupt and retaliatory and those who see institutions as having unfairly targeted him. A Caller Defends Trump and Legal Immigration A caller named Steve, who identifies as Hispanic and a Trump voter, joins the conversation to wish Trump a happy birthday and say he voted for Trump because Trump puts Americans first. Steve emphasizes the importance of legal immigration and argues that people should come into the country through the proper process. Michael agrees that legal immigration is legitimate but notes that America's immigration history has always included many people entering through irregular or imperfect systems. Liberty adds that some people who entered legally have still been deported or caught in enforcement actions. Mass Shootings, Transgender Claims, and the Second Amendment The conversation moves into gun rights, mass shootings, transgender claims, and public fear. Steve claims recent shootings involved transgender people, while Michael and Liberty challenge the accuracy of that statement. Shelton says that confusion around gender politics, DEI, and sexual identity has pushed some people toward Trump because they want less cultural chaos. Michael responds that violence against LGBTQ people has historically been far greater than violence from LGBTQ people, and he identifies himself as the father of an openly gay daughter. The discussion closes this theme with Michael arguing that love, not an AR-15, is what America most needs. William Shelton's Final View of America Liberty ends with a broad question about how Americans can find common ground and build a country where people are free, safe, and happy. Shelton answers that America must stop dividing itself into smaller identity groups and refocus on a shared idea of the American promise: the chance to work hard, raise a family, mind one's own business, worship freely, and pursue the American dream. He argues that children must be protected from the internet, exploitation, and what he sees as harmful social influences, including some public-school systems. Michael thanks Shelton for representing a sentiment held by many Americans, while also continuing to challenge his conclusions. Ending With Love Instead of Division The episode ends with Michael thanking Shelton, Liberty Jones, and the caller Steve. He frames the conversation as the kind of difficult exchange America needs, even when participants sharply disagree. For the closing song, Michael chooses “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles, directing its message toward Shelton and the audience. The final tone is one of disagreement without complete disconnection: a recognition that America remains divided, but that dialogue, representation, and love still matter.

This edition features stories on Air Force Space Command holding a change of command ceremony on Jan. 5 at Peterson Air Force Base, a new website designed to help Airmen chosen as sponsors, the Fisher House foundation preparing to celebrate its 20th anniversary of the opening of its first home in Bethesda, Md., a loadmaster Airmen assigned to the Heavy Airlift Wing from Papa Air Base, Hungary. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

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RAND researchers Cynthia Cook and William Shelton joined me on the Acquisition Talk podcast to discuss their new paper which takes a fresh look at the space acquisition enterprise. Not only is the US Space Force much smaller than its sister services (just 16,000 compared more than 10x that number in the Marines), it is also much more reliant on technology. They argue that the nation's newest military service has a huge opportunity to shape a more agile process and flatter organization. This includes: - Creating a culture of "warrior engineers" - Embracing funding flexibility and portfolio management - Empowering a single space acquisition decisionmaker - Coordinating enterprise architectures and capability roadmaps - Increasing cross-pollination between government and industry In the episode, Cynthia and Bill emphasize the need for the Space Force to think differently about program management. Often, managers are incentivized to deliver on their baseline program instead of taking responsibility for broader integration issues. For example, the GPS capability set was broken out into separate programs for space vehicle, ground, user equipment, and launch, causing synchronization issues. Bill explained how "As a program manager, I had the iron triangle. Don't mess with my cost-schedule-performance. Anybody comes with a new idea, if it's going to make me slip or cost money, thanks for your interest in national defense but I'm going to do what I got to do to meet my APB." Changing this system of incentives requires a different personnel structure, system of promotion, dedicated contracting officers, and methods of accountability. This is particularly true as space systems rely more on commercial, proliferation, and "good enough" solutions rather than exquisite systems that take more than a decade to field. This podcast was produced by Eric Lofgren. You can follow us on Twitter @AcqTalk and find more information at https://AcquisitionTalk.com

Le Concours Corneille s'enorgueillit de réunir certains des meilleurs jeunes chanteurs de la planète (ils n'ont pas tort) et de les confronter à un jury impressionnant. Nous avons assisté à l'épreuve finale, censément baroque, dans la Chapelle Corneille sise à Rouen, avec rien de moins que Le Poème Harmonique sur scène. Vincent Dumestre, son fondateur, n'était pas sur le podium pour la bonne et simple raison qu'il siégeait à la table du jury.  Peu après l'épreuve finale, dans l'attente des résultats, nous nous sommes promenés dans les coulisses à la recherche des candidats. Voici quatre brefs portraits de jeunes chanteurs, surpris alors qu'ils attendaient que le destin se décide – ou non – à leur ceindre la tête de lauriers. Les voici par ordre d'apparition au micro : Camilo Delgado Diaz (ténor), Shira Patchornik (soprano), William Shelton (contre-ténor) et Johanna Rosa Falkinger. Les entretiens ont été réalisés en anglais et en français.  Voici le communique de presse annonçant les résultats : Après une mémorable finale cet après-midi à la Chapelle Corneille de Rouen, le jury du Concours Corneille, présidé par Andreas Scholl, a choisi de de remettre le Premier Prix à la soprano israélienne Shira Patchornik et le Deuxième Prix à la soprano autrichienne Johanna Rosa Falkinger. Le Prix du Public, décerné par les spectateurs du Concours Corneille, et le Prix de l'association Jeunes Talents ont été décernés au contre-ténor franco-britannique William Shelton.

Ever wondered how a tomato gets from the field to a grocery store shelf? Take a behind-the-scenes trip to the Ingles Markets distribution center, then find out why local farmer William Shelton grows summer produce for the grocery chain.

Ever wondered how local tomatoes get from a farmer’s hands to the grocery store shelf? Take an audio tour of the Ingles Markets distribution center and meet William Shelton, a local farmer who has been growing produce for the grocery chain for nearly 20 years.

This week we depart from our normal Diner setting to discuss a bunch of trailers that include Beauty and the Beast, Justice League Dark, Cars 3, Kong:Skull Island. We also talk about the Suicide squad extended cut for what its worth. Listen to us on SoundCloud, Itunes, Stitcher, and google play and follow our facebook.com/dinnerandapodcast page as well as our twitter @DinnerPodcast. Thanks to Andrew Brooks for our logo and to William Shelton who made our new theme song.

In 1920, Emory theology professor William Shelton bought antiquities from Palestine and Egypt and brought them back to Emory to use as teaching tools. Among them was a mummy who lived around 2000 B.C. He is the oldest Egyptian mummy in the Western Hemisphere. To see the entire collection of Emory History Minutes, log on to Emory Report's website at http://bit.ly/emoryhistoryminutes. And for more information about Emory's 175th Anniversary, log on to http://www.emory.edu/175.