Vlogging Pod

What Happens When Scientists from Enemy Nations Collaborate

In this episode of the Vlogging Pod, Eri speaks with Dr. Zafra Lerman, an Israeli-born chemist, educator, and peacebuilder whose life’s work blends science, human rights, and diplomacy. Dr. Lerman shares how her childhood in a developing Israel and the values instilled by her parents led her to risk her own safety in the Soviet Union to support dissidents and fight for their freedom, work that ultimately helped secure the release of political prisoners. She describes her belief that science education is a human right and explains how she transformed chemistry teaching by using music, dance, drama, and storytelling to reach underprivileged students, homeless youth, and prisoners, many of whom went on to study science. The conversation follows her journey from single mother and immigrant to global advocate, founding the Malta Conferences Foundation to bring scientists from across the Middle East and other conflict regions together, using science diplomacy to build trust where politics fails. Along the way she shares personal and often funny stories from her memoir “Human Rights and Peace: A Personal Odyssey,” including family history, the symbolism of her mother’s ring, and a memorable hotel mix-up in Morocco, all underscoring her core message that ordinary people, acting on their values, can help create a more peaceful world.

#GlobalPeace #ScienceDiplomacy #HumanRights #EducationForAll #MiddleEastDialogue #ConflictResolution #WomenInScience #InternationalVoices #InspiringStories #ChemistryEducation #PeaceBuilding #RealConversations #VloggingPodLive #AuthorsOfImpact #MemoirJourney #ImmigrantVoices #STEMForChange

Sealed Epstein drives, selective savings, and the system working in the shadows

This episode examines how the administration is expanding access to immigrant benefit data while promoting a narrative of falling prices that does not reflect the rising costs most Americans still face. It looks closely at the latest Epstein email releases, the large amount of unreleased digital evidence still held back by the Justice Department, and the political pressure building as Congress pushes for fuller transparency. It also breaks down the selective drug-pricing deals behind the administration’s economic message, the concerns raised about TrumpRx and its connections, and the broader pattern of shaping public perception while key information remains hidden.

#EpsteinFiles #GovernmentTransparency #ImmigrationPolicy #EconomicReality #DrugPricing #CorporateInfluence #PublicAccountability #USPolitics #SystemicIssues #BehindTheScenes

 

When the Truth Presses In: Epstein, Enforcement, and Noem’s $220 Million Question

This episode looks at the major developments of November seventeenth, focusing on the sudden reversal over releasing the Epstein files, the growing concerns around immigration enforcement in local communities, and the scrutiny now surrounding Kristi Noem’s multimillion-dollar border ad contracts. Together these stories reveal how transparency, power, and political influence are shaping the national landscape during a moment of tension and transition.

 

#EpsteinFiles #GovernmentTransparency #ImmigrationEnforcement #KristiNoem #BorderPolicy #PoliticalAccountability #USPolitics #FederalEthics #GovernmentShutdownAftermath #PublicTrust #NationalNews #PodcastDiscussion

Inside the Epstein Disclosures: What’s Known and What’s Still Hidden

This episode breaks down the latest Epstein document releases in a clear and factual way, explaining what was made public, how names and redactions were handled, what Congress and the Justice Department are doing, and which details remain uncertain. It also covers the new reports about Attorney General Bondi seeking a Department of Justice investigation and how that may affect access to the remaining files.

#EpsteinCase #DocumentRelease #PoliticalAccountability #DOJUpdates #CongressionalOversight #BondiInvestigation #SurvivorVoices #TransparencyMatters #PublicRecords #JusticeSystem #GovernmentWatch #PowerAndPolitics #NewsBreakdown #CurrentEvents #PolicyUpdate #LegalReview #AmericanPolitics #FactBasedNews #InvestigativeOverview

 

The Unsealed Silence: What the Epstein Emails Reveal.

Newly released Epstein estate emails are shaking Washington once again, naming powerful figures and renewing calls for full disclosure of the long-sealed Epstein files. In this episode, we break down what was released, who’s pushing for transparency, and what steps still stand between the public and the full truth.

 

#EpsteinInvestigation #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinEmails #GovernmentTransparency #CongressionalOversight #AccountabilityMatters #PoliticalCorruption #JusticeSystem #TruthAndAccountability #UnsealedDocuments #WashingtonPolitics #HouseOversight #LegalReform #PublicRightToKnow #NewsUpdate #CurrentAffairs #PodcastNews

Eight Promises, One Betrayal

Eight Senate Democrats once pledged to stop a health care bill they claimed would harm the American people, a bill they promised would never see the light of day. And yet, when the moment came, they voted to advance it. In this episode, we examine their exact words, the votes they cast, and the consequences for millions of Americans left behind.

 

#HealthcareBetrayal #SenateVotes #EightDemocrats #ACAThreat #HoldThemAccountable #PoliticalPromises #AffordableCare #BrokenTrust #ExposeTheVote  #SenateWatch #HealthcareIsHumanRight #TheyVotedYes #VoteWatch2025 #MillionsAtRisk #DemocratsUnderFire

No One Should Go Hungry: Finding Food When You Need It

This episode shares the creation of the Community Food Access Directory, a nationwide list of verified food banks, pantries, and community kitchens designed to help families find immediate assistance without paperwork or government delays.

https://sheshedstudios.net/community-food-access-directory/

#FoodAccess #CommunitySupport #EndHunger #HelpingHands #FoodSecurity #NoOneHungry #MutualAid #FeedingFamilies #HumanityFirst #CommunityCare

USDA Pushes Forward Despite Truth Social Posts

Federal court rulings have forced the USDA to move ahead with partial SNAP payments, even after social media posts from the head of this administration claimed the funds would be withheld. Roughly six billion dollars in reserve funds were ordered to be released, with 4.65 billion now being distributed to provide about half of November’s usual benefits. While the USDA has confirmed compliance and instructed states to ready their systems, payment delays are still expected across the country. States like Ohio are stepping in to help fill the gap, allocating twenty-five million dollars in emergency relief to food banks and struggling families. Though relief is moving slower than hoped, the effort shows that critical aid is still on its way despite political interference.

 

#SNAP #USDA #FoodAssistance #GovernmentShutdown #ReliefOnTheWay #Ohio #CourtOrders #FederalAid #USPolitics #EconomicRelief #PublicAssistance #FoodSecurity

What Was Said vs. What’s True: A 60 Minutes Breakdown – Interview with the Head of This Administration

This episode examines the 60 Minutes interview with the head of this administration, analyzing key claims about the government shutdown, ICE raids, tariffs, the Insurrection Act, and global security. Each statement is fact-checked against verified data to reveal what’s true, what’s misleading, and what’s missing from the national conversation.

#PoliticalAccountability #MediaFactCheck #ImmigrationPolicy #EconomicTruths #GovernmentTransparency

Playing Politics with Hunger

As the government shutdown stretches into its thirty-fourth day, the administration defies a federal court order meant to keep food assistance flowing. Families waiting on SNAP benefits now face weeks or even months without support, as emergency funds are released only in part. This episode examines how political defiance has turned hunger into a bargaining chip for power.

#SNAPCrisis #GovernmentShutdown #FoodSecurity #Accountability #USPolitics