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Epstein in the News: Still

This episode highlights the latest developments tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s legacy, from Ghislaine Maxwell’s controversial prison transfer to a billion-dollar lawsuit threat involving the first lady for this administration, to Bill Barr’s testimony on Epstein’s death. Together, these stories show how Epstein’s name continues to spark political, legal, and public battles years later.

#EpsteinCase #PoliticalCoverUp #JusticeMatters #LegalNews #PowerAndCorruption

Bare Minimum Deployments: Governors That Have Refused National Guard to Those Sending Less Than One Percent

Summary: Some governors are openly refusing to send National Guard troops to Washington while others are sending such a small fraction of their forces that it raises the question of whether this is real compliance or quiet resistance.

#NationalGuard #Politics2025 #StatePower #FederalAuthority #GovWatch

While You Were in Alaska: Leader of This Administration Talks with Russian Leader, and in Other News, Epstein

The Alaska summit between the administration and Vladimir Putin stretched nearly three hours and was filled with red-carpet pageantry but delivered little substance, leaving Ukraine excluded and critics questioning its purpose. Meanwhile, the Epstein case continues to raise outrage as Ghislaine Maxwell is moved to a softer prison camp, the Department of Justice resists unsealing records, and survivors demand long-overdue transparency.

#AlaskaSummit #PutinMeeting #EpsteinFiles #SurvivorVoices #PoliticalAccountability

From D.C. to Blue States: Enforcement Plans Clash With Staffing Reality

The administration’s effort to expand federal enforcement from Washington, D.C. into multiple blue states is running into a staffing reality check. Despite record budgets and aggressive rhetoric, key agencies like the FBI, DOJ, and ICE are struggling with depleted ranks, hiring freezes, and overspending, raising doubts about how far these plans can actually go.

#FederalOverreach #StaffingShortages #BudgetSpending #PoliticalAccountability #MusicFestivals

 

Epstein Files Fallout: Cracks in the Administration’s Support

Public polling reveals growing dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of the Epstein files, with disapproval cutting across party lines and even emerging among its loyal followers.

#EpsteinFiles #PublicTrust #PoliticalAccountability #TransparencyMatters #LeadershipTest

From Portland to GEO: The Hidden Detention Trail

A tagged TikTok video led me to uncover Portland’s quiet pipeline from its short-term holding facility to a notorious private detention center in Tacoma. Despite local rules limiting holds to 12 hours, records show repeated violations, unanswered legal questions, and no enforcement from a city that claims to stand for accountability.

#PortlandNews #GEOGroup #HumanRights #DetentionWatch #SanctuaryState #AccountabilityMatters #CivilRightsNow #OregonNews #PortlandProtest #RightsViolation #DueProcess #NoPrivatePrisons #JusticeForAll #PortlandVoices

From Glossy Charts to Hard Facts: Can We Trust the Data?

On August 7th, the head of this administration unveiled bold new economic charts claiming major gains in household income and job growth. But independent research tells a different story. In this episode, we break down the numbers, compare them to verifiable data from Motio Research, and ask if we can trust the economic picture we’re being shown.

#EconomicTruth #DataCheck #IncomeFacts #JobMarketReality #FactVsSpin #IndependentResearch #NumbersMatter #EconomicUpdate #RealityCheck #UnmaskTheSpin

When the Water Rises for the Few: American People Fund the Bill (and Secret Epstein Crisis Clean-Up Meetings)

A look at how public resources were quietly altered for private benefit, from raising an Ohio river for a family boating trip to behind-closed-doors meetings on the Epstein files. Both reveal the hidden costs and quiet privileges of power.

#PoliticalAccountability #PublicResources #GovernmentTransparency #PowerAndPrivilege #EpsteinFiles #PoliticalEthics #EnvironmentalImpact #TaxpayerMoney #HiddenCosts #BehindClosedDoors

Selling the Story: Amy L. Bernstein on the Business of Being an Author

In this inspiring episode, we welcome author and writing coach Amy L. Bernstein for a thoughtful conversation on the power of storytelling and the evolving path to publication. Amy shares her experiences in both fiction and nonfiction writing, discusses the value of mentorship for emerging authors, and explores how writers can shape their own creative journeys. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your author career, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that every story has a place. https://amywrites.live/

#AuthorInterview #WritingTips #StorytellingMatters #WritingCoach #CreativeJourney #IndieAuthors

When Democracy Is a Crime: Fighting Back Without Violence in the War We Didn’t Choose but Can’t Afford to Lose

Across the country, everyday people are resisting authoritarian tactics without violence—standing up to gerrymandering, immigration abuse, and profit-driven policies that target the vulnerable. This episode explores how belief, not brutality, is shaping the front lines of America’s fight for democracy.

#DemocracyUnderAttack #ResistWithTruth #GerrymanderingExposed #ICEAccountability #PowerToThePeople #AuthoritarianWatch #PoliticalCorruption #JusticeForAll