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Hey y'all! In this episode, I have a virtual discussion with Mark Blacknell, author, veteran, and meditation teacher. He talks some about his journey to Buddhism and meditation and why sometimes we need to "Just Stare at the Damn Wall". I hope that you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking to him. https://stareatthewall.org/

Why are we so politically exhausted? Do we sometimes have to step back? How long do we do so before recharging? In this episode, I sit down for a virtual meeting with Sam Daley-Harris. Sam is the founder of RESULTS as well as the author of Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and Government. Our conversation includes topics such as voter apathy, protests, and political exhaustion.. SIGNUP SHEET FOR THOSE READY TO TAKE ACTIONSam's book websiteRESULTS

What's going on in Edtech? Have we gone too far w/ AI? I talk with Lindy Hockenbary, host of Make EdTech 100 about the AI trend in Ed. Tech and remind teachers and students alike that technology is to be a supplement and not a replacement. Her podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podcast Addict.LINKS TO SOME OF THE TOOLS REFERENCED BELOW: AI Trust You: Build Trust in AI AdoptionCanva: Visual Suite for EveryoneCanva Essentials Professional CertificateSnorkel AIBook CreatorScanningPensWebAIM Contrast CheckerKamiFeedbackFruits: Scale high-quality learning design effortlessly.Perusall | Increase Student Engagement with Social LearningHypothesis | The #1 Social Annotation Tool for Higher EducationHelperbird: Your Reading, Writing & Accessibility AssistantImmersive Readerhttps://h5p.com/https://h5p.org/Nearpod

How is AI impacting politics globally? What is the future of AI? What do we need to know about Generative AI? Shomron Jacob, an AI strategist based in Silicone Valley joins me in this conversation where we talk about everything from deepfakes to avatars to women being targeted w/ AI in Iran. This was a mellow, yet solid conversation. Enjoy!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/apparent-gunshots-heard-near-white-223900623.html?fr=sycsrp_catchallhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/sam-littler-boyfriend-of-lucy-harrison-killed-by-maga-texas-father-speaks-out/https://fox17.com/news/local/chud-the-builder-court-order-dalton-eatherly-tennessee-shooting-case-clarksville-nashville-social-media-montgomery-county-attempted-first-degree-murder-employing-a-firearm-during-a-dangerous-felony-aggravated-assault-causing-serious-bodily-injuryJudge orders 'Chud the Builder’ to stop discussing Tennessee shooting case publiclyChud The Builder Court Win As Judge Denies Restraining OrderLouisiana May 2026 Election ResultsThree-judge panel to rule on NAACP challenge of redrawn Tennessee district map

Oklahoma has recently become the 17th state to ban child marriage (i.e., marriages involving anyone under the age of 18). SB504 was co-authored by two Republicans, yet received the most opposition from their Republican colleagues.https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-politics/oklahoma-child-marriage-ban-lawhttps://www.unchainedatlast.org/child-marriage-in-the-u-s/https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-politics/oklahoma-child-marriage-ban-lawhttps://www.oklegislature.gov/cf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/votes/House/SB504_VOTES.HTMhttps://www.oklegislature.gov/cf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/votes/Senate/SB504_VOTES.HTM

In this episode, I chat w/ Kevin Sisco of the Sisco Report. We talk about everything from health insurance, financial institutions, AI dates and Data centers. Click here to view the transcript. This is best listened to with earbuds.

Just days before the winner of the New Orleans election was set to take office for this position, LA GOP eliminated the role. Louisiana Republicans eliminate elected position days before Democrat was to assume office

In this episode, I have a conversation w/ Dr. Michael Nuccitelli of iPredator. We talk about various types of predatory internet behavior. There is discussion of suicide so please listen with caution. ipredator.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drnucc/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnuccitellihttps://independent.academia.edu/MichaelNuccitelliPsyD

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In this episode, I chat w/ JJ Wisdom, the author of G.A.I.A.: A World on the Brink in the Age of A. I about what he believes is a mono/meta crisis-"a convergence of technological, environmental, psychological, and cultural breakdown — driven not by any single invention, but by human addiction to growth, speed, stimulation, and control."We talked a bit about how AI is creeping into our daily lives, and we discussed some disturbing actions some have taken as a result. This was a great conversation, and I would love to have him back.johnjwisdom.comMeta Selects Northeast Louisiana as Site of $10 Billion Artificial Intelligence Optimized Data Center; Governor Jeff Landry Calls Investment ‘A New Chapter’ for State - LED | Louisiana Economic DevelopmentMany authors offered $3K from massive copyright settlement. This Colorado writer thinks they shouldn’t accept it

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In this episode, I talk w/ Alexander Carrion. Alexander is an immigration attorney based in New York.NOTE: The internet wi-fi was not the best, so there are parts of this conversation that are a challenge to hear, but I'm happy that we had this conversation, and I do feel that it will give listeners an idea as to what is happening in the midst of the immigration crisis that we are facing. NOTE: I do address the legitimate concerns of some in the black community regarding limited resources and how this plays out in the immigration crisis.

Yall! Another cabinet member has been fired. Pam Bondi has been fired as Attorney General. Apparently, DJT has had it out for her for months. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/02/us/trump-news

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/oklahoma-hands-over-voter-rolls-to-trump-doj-including-personal-data/https://oklahoma.gov/oag/news/newsroom/2026/march/drummond-enters-settlement-with-doj-to-safeguard-voter-registration-data.htmlTHE SETTLEMENTTHE DISMISSALhttps://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

In this podcast episode, I talk with Sabrina Osso of OSSO SAFE about physical safety at home, work, and beyond. We had a great conversation about the work she does with her company and what she advocates for.

https://www.newsweek.com/map-states-handed-over-voter-information-trump-admin-11341530Election Integrity Scorecardhttps://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-five-additional-states-failure-produce-voter-rolls“Confidential” Agreements Show Trump Administration’s Plans for States’ Voter Data Trump Administration Has Sued More than 20 States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter FilesALSO: MY CONVERSATION W/ CHRISTOPHER BAUM HERE

https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/canva-essentials#testimonialsWhat is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook?Exclusive: Meta hires duo behind Moltbookhttps://news.adobe.com/news/2026/03/employee-memo

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/james-talarico-defeats-jasmine-crockett-to-win-democratic-primary-in-texas-senate-race/ar-AA1XurKs?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=69a83c14d7174cada738bd23f8c5eaf0&ei=16https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHKR3qFiwQEhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-noem-out-as-secretary-of-homeland-security-markwayne-mullin/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab4c&eid=34ed501977772eb53f461630b5a7534f428df5cb&ET_CID=530580&ET_RID=71729556https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-he-didnt-sign-off-200-million-border-security-ad-campaign-2026-03-05/

In my second guest interview, I talk w/ Christopher Baum of VotRite. We talk about election integrity, accessibility, and restoring the trust of the general public when it comes to elections.

My first guest! I have a conversation with Toni Akin about the state of education and housing in the country. She gives her perspective based on what's going on in Rhode Island.

https://www.gp.org/greens_say_the_current_state_of_the_union_is_appallingReading the GPUSA statement and giving commentary on what I agree with and what I disagree with.

OU confirms meeting with GSS on instructor removal | News | oudaily.comFormer OU teaching assistant appeals discrimination allegations on grading decisionUniversity of Oklahoma Fires Two Instructors After Christian Student Discrimination and Protest Viewpoint Bias

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/utah-republican-party-chair-charged-with-aggravated-child-abuse-waterboardinghttps://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/02/11/wasatch-county-gop-chair-charged/https://www.abc4.com/news/crimes-against-children/wasatch-county-gop-chair-bail-waterboarding/

https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202669?Page=2https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1383/text

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5719458-trump-suggests-republican-voting-takeover/https://www.facebook.com/OfficialForwardParty/photos/elections-should-not-be-nationalizedread-our-official-statement/926761196546021/

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MAGA podcaster declares 'civil war' and brands Trump 'weak' after ICU nurse shot deadhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/deputy-attorney-general-federal-agents-acting-humanely-ice-blanche-rcna255808

https://tophat.com/press-releases/wiley-partnership/?utm_source=organic&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wileyhttps://tophat.com/partnerships/wiley/

Jayden Lenescar died at the hands of his mother and her live-in boyfriend in October of 2009 for a normal childhood act. This is my tribute to him.http://brooklynink.org/2009/11/02/4865-%E2%80%98jayden-i%E2%80%99m-sorry-i-couldn%E2%80%99t-save-you%E2%80%99/https://nypost.com/2009/10/24/mom-boyfriend-charged-in-tots-death/https://nypost.com/2011/02/11/no-absolution-for-child-killer/https://www.nydailynews.com/2009/10/26/brooklyn-mom-blames-spirit-in-boys-beat-slay/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mom-boyfriend-arrested-in-death-of-brooklyn-boy-4/1903755/

https://liberationnews.org/psl-statement-no-war-on-venezuela-we-reject-the-kidnapping-of-nicolas-maduro/https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1161

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Apple removes ICEBlock app after criticism from Trump administrationUS lawmakers press Google, Apple to remove apps tracking immigration agentsPortland ICE latest: Dozens protest Apple's removal of warning app outside downtown Portland storeTennessee special election: GOP wins close race with 2026 overtonesKey takeaways as Democrats overperform in Tennessee special electionSpecial elections to the 119th United States Congress (2025-2026) - BallotpediaTennessee House Special Election 2025 Live Results: Matt Van Epps Wins, NBC News ProjectsHumiliation for GOP as Republican ousted by Democrat in Georgia

https://theconversation.com/we-asked-teachers-about-their-experiences-with-ai-in-the-classroom-heres-what-they-said-265241https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EZhVf0xUkIc?si=OG-UeivEEETQhwxEhttps://www.solidarity-party.org/platform

https://independentpoliticalreport.com/2025/11/forward-party-reports-at-least-18-wins-following-november-2025-election/FORWARD PARTY VICTORY GRAPHICAllston Car Wash employees still in federal custody after ICE raidBU student brags on social media about calling ICE on Allston car wash workershttps://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/11/04/this-is-kidnapping-plain-and-simple-ice-arrests-9-employees-in-raid-at-allston-car-wash/?utm_campaign=bdc_twitter&s_campaign=bcom%3Asocialflow%3Atwitterhttps://www.bucollegerepublicans.com/club-constitution

https://www.westsiderag.com/2025/11/04/upper-west-side-election-results-zohran-mamdani-jumps-to-early-lead-shaun-abreu-set-for-reelectionhttps://www.newsweek.com/moms-liberty-school-board-elections-1842225https://uomod.com/moms-for-liberty-shut-out-nationwide-with-every-candidate-losing-in-2025-elections/https://virginiamercury.com/2025/11/04/democrats-sweep-virginias-statewide-races-reclaiming-full-control-of-executive-branch/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/04/virginia-governor-election-results-november-2025/87091892007/https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2025-elections/new-jersey-governor-resultshttps://www.msnbc.com/the-weekend-primetime/watch/-a-decisive-win-democrats-election-night-blue-wave-serves-as-major-rebuke-to-trump-251621445994

Manhattan DA quietly drops case against NYC woman who sucker-punched pro-life activist

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https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/30/tech/iceblock-app-trump-immigration-crackdownhttps://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/mother-creates-us-mobile-app-protect-black-drivers-76794246https://www.aclu.org/news/national-security/surveillance-company-flock-now-using-ai-to-report-us-to-police-if-it-thinks-our-movement-patterns-are-suspicious?initms_aff=nat&initms_chan=soc&utm_medium=soc&initms=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-privacytechnology-police-na&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=na&utm_content=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-privacytechnology-police-na&ms_aff=nat&ms_chan=soc&ms=awr-na-fb-na-nat-na-privacytechnology-police-na&fbclid=IwY2xjawMXd2lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg-ztJNUObuSDo08q9Nod1SIOejHFHqAq-NwRgTCPuRSCv2OdLJZUQ8dcJV__aem_TQxyX1RZF_0sBXblai07LA

2026 Foldable iPhone: All the Leaks So Far - MacRumorsThese States Are Trying to Change What You Can Buy with SNAPSNAP Food Restriction Waivers | Food and Nutrition ServiceHegseth Posts Video of Pastor Saying Women Shouldn’t Vote

Greg Abbot signed a law banning personal communication in Texas public schools. Doctor gives United Healthcare a piece of his mind.

HRC | Andry Hernández Romero Released from El Salvador PrisonHeritage Foundation co-founder Edwin J. Feulner dies at 83 in Virginia | Fox News

https://www.greenmatters.com/news/wolfie-kahletti-sentencedhttps://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/viral-icecream-licker-faces-decades-in-prison-felony-charges-for-food-tampering-prank/news-story/26e7bd4ed82d63c88d8b703fd16c5496https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/ai-models-arent-made-equal-some-nonprofits-are-creating-their-own-tools-instead/ar-AA1IlnG7

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/whats-in-trump-big-beautiful-bill-senate-version/https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/snap-fy23-qc-payment-error-rate.pdfFull bill-887 pageshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/05/texas-flooding-latest-news-updates-guadalupe-river-flood-camp-mystic?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with%3Ablock-68691e308f08aadc85acebb9#block-68691e308f08aadc85acebb9

Biden’s Former Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, Says She is No Longer a DemocratCoastal Protection and Restoration AuthorityMid-Barataria Sediment Diversion | Coastal Protection And Restoration AuthorityDon’t Let Louisiana’s Coast Flatline | National Wildlife FederationLandry administration suspends all work on Louisiana’s largest coastal projectFormer Newsboys Frontman Michael Tait Facing Serious Accusations Over Why He Left Band - Protestia

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Indiana mom warning other parents about deadly bacteria | 13wmaz.comA teen died after being blackmailed with A.I.-generated nudes. His family is fighting for change - CBS NewsThe 'corpse' expecting a baby: Pregnant Adriana's braindead and decomposing but doctors won't turn off life-support. Now her family say it's 'torture' in case that's divided the world | Daily Mail OnlineTragic boy, 8, found locked inside cockroach-infested flat his entire life with no clothes or toys and only bread to eat | The US Sun

Karmelo Anthony & His Family Receive Terrible News That Has Him Facing Life In PrisonKarmelo Anthony's High School Reportedly Makes Final Decision On His Graduation StatusCollege GPA Of Alleged H.S. Track Meet Killer RevealedKarmelo Anthony, 17, Being Tried As Adult Under Texas State Law In First-Degree Murder Of Austin Metcalf, 17; Faces Mandatory Life In Prison, Possible Parole After 40 Years

https://www.k12dive.com/news/office-ed-tech-closure-impact-schools/745010/https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/collections/newamericaorgeducation-policycollectionsarchive-of-former-oet-resources/https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-ed-dept-axed-its-office-of-ed-tech-what-that-means-for-schools/2025/03

Starbucks Workers Slam New Black Shirt Dress Code in WalkoutDemocrat Ousts Republican in Election UpsetFrisco teen Karmelo Anthony set to graduate amid murder case – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthBlack Homeowner Charged With Murder After Killing White Teen Filming TikTok Pranks in His Backyard at 3amHis suicide shocked America...and one year on, dad of boy, 10, tormented over teeth and glasses has infuriating update | Daily Mail OnlineUnitedHealth Group reportedly under criminal investigationLargest Antebellum Plantation House in America Destroyed by Fire - Newsweek