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Santa Maybe, a Criminal

Jason Usry & Glassbox Media

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Is Santa a Criminal? Maybe. In this true-crime satirical podcast, some of your favorite true crime podcasters join up to spin a yarn about Santa's arrest, his incarceration, and the frenzy around his trial in a south Georgia town.
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Kevin Grogan (Bootsy) is a former homicide detective and Lou Valoze (Sal) is a former undercover ATF agent. With more than 40 years of law enforcement experience ranging from patrol to multi-million dollar federal investigations, Bootsy and Sal will share their true experiences and invite special guests to discuss issues facing law enforcement today.
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Four years later, the impact of a series of tornadoes in North Mississippi is still visible, and still deeply felt. In this podcast, from WTVA Creative Content, the stories of emergency workers, Meteorologists, survivors and those who lost their lives are all told. "Basement Now" serves as a cautionary tale, and a memorial to victims. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer / Editor - Don Anderson Voice - Alan Matthew
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When investigators were told of a torso washed ashore in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, they likely imagined a shark attack. As other body parts were discovered across two counties, however, the pieces of a homicide began to come together. In this true crime serial, hear the chilling story of an exotic dancer and mother, and the two friends she only thought she knew. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer - Veronica Mejia Editor - Jim Bruce Voice - Casey Dillard
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The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. The rallies, triumphs and tragedies that become legend, passed from one generation to another. In this WTVA podcast, one story at a time, from high school football to roller derby, from gymnastics to the rodeo, hear the unforgettable tales of North Mississippi sporting events, told by the people who lived them. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer - Nick Boone Editor - John Bruce Host - Jim Holder
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Battle for the Bain

WTVA Creative Content

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Each week, hear interviews and original songs performed by local bands, and vote to decide which one advances. At the end of the podcast season, only two groups will remain. Those two will battle it out in the "Battle for the Bain" concert. This event will be streamed live online, with fans deciding which competitor wins the Buddy and Kay Award, a demo recording session with a local studio and production of a music video! Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer / Editor: Josh W ...
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October 21st. 2004. Iuka, Mississippi resident Donna Cupido dropped her kids at school, and was never heard from again. Her husband Brian, who admitted to having a very rocky marriage, passed a polygraph. So did the man Brian alleged was cheating with his wife at the time of her disappearance. With the case gone cold, join WTVA Creative Content in the quest for resolution. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer / Editor - Maggie Bushway Voice - Terry Smith
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MP5: Frank Melton's JackTown Jury

MP5: Frank Melton's JackTown Jury

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He was already a polarizing figure in Mississippi when he announced his run for Mayor of Jackson. His regular news editorials, in which he told young thugs to pull up their pants and get jobs, were the stuff of legend. After being elected in 2005, Frank Melton tore into crack houses in the night with a sledgehammer, called out known gangsters, and was arrested in the airport carrying a gun. Even those who had sung his praises, (like Governor Haley Barbour and Fox News commentator Geraldo Riv ...
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Murdered Millionairess: The Jackie Levitz Mystery

Murdered Millionairess: The Jackie Levitz Mystery

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Who done it? Jackie Levitz was the heiress of the Levitz Furniture fortune, after her husband passed. Inheriting millions, she moved back to the state where she was raised as a simple farm girl. Mississippi. Weeks later, in the process of decorating her new home, Jackie vanished, leaving behind a blood-soaked bed, broken false fingernails and thrown-about fur coats. In an investigative true crime serial, dig into the mystery of a woman who certainly lived a life of luxury, and likely died a ...
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Join Jayson Blair as he interviews newsmakers, experts and regular people on topics that have to do with psychology in the workplace. We will explore the myths, misconceptions, and truths to help build better leaders and promote fulfillment in this important part of our lives. We'll take a scientific and evidence-based approach and avoid pop-psychology or simplistic views of people in the places they work. After a career as a reporter for The New York Times, Jayson was a part of a scandal th ...
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Stained Yearbook: The Pearl High Shootings

Stained Yearbook: The Pearl High Shootings

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High school is a time that forever lives in the minds of its occupants. Every teenager feels every approval, disapproval and embarrassment is life and death. For the kids at Pearl High, in Mississippi, on a day they could not forget if they tried, it all really became life and death. These students will always be remembered for the death and devastation inflicted by classmate Luke Woodham. Until that day, though, they were a group of kids like any other. Book worms and athletes and misfits. ...
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Jason Ursy joins to discuss his upcoming podcast, "Missing in a Moment," which will tell the stories of the lives and disappearances of missing people in a victim-centered podcast. Jason is a host of the true-crime satire podcast, "Santa, Maybe a Criminal" and "Missing in a Moment" is his first venture into reporting real-life stories. He discusses…
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We are joined by Tom Slattery, a former site member of the US Army's Delta Force, and his wife, Jen, where we discuss the bloodshed, the wounds, the moments of guilt, depression and trauma that they have dedicated their lives to help other members of the Special Forces and their loved ones heal from, and how they think this approach would help anyo…
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Julie Murray, a victim's advocate, the current host of the Media Pressure podcast, and the sister of Maureen Murray, a 21-year-old woman who went missing in 2004 in New Hampshire, is the host of a new podcast called Media Pressure, where she not only tells the story of her sister, Maura's disappearance from the perspective of her family, she has al…
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Jayson is joined by Brett Talley and Alice LaCour, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast and The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for part 2 on the dark side and bright side of true crime. They dive into the challenges and responsibilities of covering true crime cases, especially those involving missing and murdered Indigenous women. They discuss the impact…
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In this episode Jayson sits down with Brett Talley and Alice LaCour, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast and The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs. They delve into the evolution of media in true crime storytelling, their journey through the legal profession, and the impact of social media on the criminal justice system. Join us for an insightful conversati…
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I sit down as a guest with Kevin Greenlee and Áine Cain of The Murder Sheet podcast is for a conversation about true ethical crime and media coverage of the criminal justice system. We will talk about The Murder Sheet’s recent coverage of Twitter messages between figures in the Delphi murders case. We discuss how judges’ recent efforts to prevent t…
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Today, we talk with a mother who lost her son, whose death was compounded by cross-jurisdictional challenges, mistrust of law enforcement and the fact that he was a Native American. We are joined by Vangie Randall-Shorty, whose son disappeared in Farmington, New Mexico and then was found dead in the Navajo Nation days later, to discuss the search f…
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Today, we discuss the challenges for LGBTQ+ people when it comes to coming out in the workplace and the complex balancing act for companies, managers, and employees with our guest, Britt, who is also a member of the Monacan Indian Nation Tribe. Visit our website and follow along with us on Instagram, join our Silver Linings Fireside Chat Facebook g…
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Today, we discuss the heartbreaking stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People with Darlene Gomez, a New Mexico attorney who advocates for them and their loved ones and whose own friend, Melissa Montoya, disappeared at a bar on St. Patrick's Day in 2011 in Dulce, New Mexico. Darlene walks us from Melissa's case, the search for justice for he…
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Uncover the riveting story of Tony Viola, a saga of conviction, courage, and the quest for justice. This episode delves into what Tony describes as his wrongful mortgage fraud conviction and the heart-wrenching tragedy of Dawn Pasela, a whistleblower whose testimony could have changed everything. Visit our website and follow along with us on Instag…
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In this episode, Gilbert and Jayson continue their conversation from part one and take listeners questions on race in the pre-Civil Rights era of the American South, the difficulties we have as Americans with seeing our own history truthfully or clearly, the links between the investigation into the case of Leo Schofield Jr. and his other works, the…
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In this episode, Jayson sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian Gilbert King. Gilbert shares his journey of uncovering dark and traumatic areas of American history, focusing on civil rights and wrongful convictions. They delve into his award-winning books, "Devil in the Grove" and "The Execution of Willie Francis," and discus…
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On June 9, 1995, Morgan Nick - a six-year-old girl was abducted from a little league baseball game in Alma, Arkansas after chasing fireflies with her friends. In the wake of this earth-shattering event her mother, Colleen started the Morgan Nick Foundation to assist other families impacted by this type of tragedy. Please consider donating to the Mo…
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Dive into the world of education with Laura Mead, a seasoned expert in special education, as she explores the nuances of teaching and learning. From her work at Pathways Academy to her philosophies on student engagement, we unravel the intricate tapestry of student needs, the impact of testing, and the quest for a just and fair educational system t…
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In Part 2 of this episode of The Silver Linings Handbook and Vintage Villains, Jayson Blair and Allison Dickson, we continue about the 1975 disappearances of two sisters, Katherine and Sheila Lyon,. We follow the cold case detectives as they discover witnesses, suspects and forensic evidence that becomes key to cracking one aspect of the case. We e…
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In this episode of The Silver Linings Handbook and Vintage Villains, Jayson Blair and Allison Dickson discuss the 1975 disappearances of two sisters, Katherine and Sheila Lyon. The girls vanished from a mall in Wheaton, Maryland. Witnesses reported seeing a strange man with a tape recorder, but after a massive search, this case, that transformed th…
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Join us on the second part of a profound journey through the heart of Indian country as we delve into the unique challenges faced by tribal emergency medical service professionals. Jayson sits down with Monty Fronk, Chasity Williamson Tatzi, and Joshua Ellison—frontline heroes who share their experiences and the deep cultural connections that shape…
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Join us on a profound journey through the heart of Indian country as we delve into the unique challenges faced by tribal emergency medical service professionals. Jayson sits down with Monty Fronk, Chasity Williamson Tatzi, and Joshua Ellison—frontline heroes who share their experiences and the deep cultural connections that shape their life-saving …
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When Paula read about Temujin Kensu's plight—a Michigan man serving life for a crime he claims he didn't commit—she couldn't have predicted that her life was about to change. Their story, unfolding in this episode, is a saga of advocacy, love, and the quest for justice. As Paula becomes Temujin's wife and fiercest advocate, they confront a flawed l…
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Discover the heart-wrenching journey of Paula Kensu, a woman whose love knows no bounds, as she navigates the labyrinth of the criminal justice system to prove her husband's innocence. We delve deep into Paula's story of resilience, the flawed trial of Temujin Kensu, fighting for the innocence of your loved one, marriage and other close relationshi…
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We're diving into the gripping journey through the cold case of Brianna Maitland with Greg Overacker, the investigator who's been chasing shadows for nearly two decades. Discover how a chance encounter at a rest stop led Overacker to a friendship with Brianna's father and a lifelong commitment to solving her case. From the haunting rural roads of V…
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Step behind the scenes of true crime podcasting with Jayson Blair, Dana Poll, Kevin Greenlee, and Áine Cain. This episode delves into the heart of what it means to be a responsible creator in the true crime genre, exploring the delicate balance between informing the public and respecting those involved. Discover how these podcasters use their uniqu…
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In this bonus episode, Jayson joins Michael Ely on his podcast and YouTube channel, Just Legal History. They are also joined by Brett from The Prosecutor's Podcast to have a discussion on the free press and a fair trial. In this discussion, they talk about the idea of how do we balance the first amendment right to a free press and for the public to…
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Delve into the responsibilities of true crime creators with Jayson Blair, Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee of the Murder Sheet podcast and Dana Poll of the True Crime P.I. podcast as they explore the impact of their work on real people's lives, the challenges of navigating social media's murky waters, and the role of the audience in discerning the trut…
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In this bonus episode, Alison Dickson and Jayson unraveled a dark saga of Patty Cannon, a mastermind behind what was called the reverse underground railroad. Patty and her gang, The Johnson Cannon Gang would capture free blacks and runaway slaves in the north and sell them to Southern Plantation owners who are desperate in the wake of them after im…
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Jayson is joined by Julia Cowley, a retired FBI agent and Criminal Profiler. In this second part of a two part discussion, we're going to discuss the unsolved killing of 36 year old Phil Demaro, a gay man who is killed in his San Francisco apartment, the unsolved Zodiac Killer case, the Lewis-Clark Valley serial killer case and answer more listener…
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This episode is a riveting deep dive into the aftermath of one of the most shocking events in American history: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. Join Jayson and Allison as they follow a harrowing journey through the escape route of a killer. From swampy hideouts to the pursuit of cavalry, uncover the motivations,…
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Journey back to 1865 with Jayson Blair and Allison Dixon, as they delve into the complex and riveting tale of John Wilkes Booth, a man whose actions rippled through American history and left an indelible mark on the nation's fabric. In this two-part episode, we'll traverse the tumultuous landscape of a country at war, explore the life and times of …
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Santa Maybe, a Criminal is a limited true crime satire/parody podcast created by Jason Usry. This is Season Two – The Eleventh Day of Christmas – “11:11” Created by: Jason Usry Rebekah Sebastian, Dr. Shiloh Catanese, & Dr. Scott Musgrove, co-hosts of the LA Not So Confidential Podcast and our very own Legal Eagle, Michelle Kaz. It is written and pr…
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This episode is a compelling conversation with Julia Cowley, a former FBI profiler whose expertise helped crack cases like the Golden State Killer and the Long Island Serial Killer. Julia opens up about the motivations that led her to law enforcement, the challenges of providing closure to victims' families, and the consultative role of the BAU in …
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This is the second of two episodes on Dawn Pasela with Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano, who are investigating Dawn's suspicious death. We're going to dig deeper into the case exploring among other things, the star witness against Tony Viola, Catherine Clover, who is given an office in the prosecutor's office and who was later alleged to …
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Dive into the gripping tale of Dawn Pasela, a young woman with a bright future, whose life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. In this episode, Jayson is joined by three tenacious guests, Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano as they unravel the complex web of Dawn's last days. From her promising career in the Ohio attorney general's…
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Dive into the ethereal world of ghost stories with Chris Soucy, the renowned paranormal investigator and storyteller from Savannah, Georgia. Uncover the most common ghostly encounters, explore the historic haunts of America's spookiest town, and learn why the scariest monsters are often the ones we conjure in our minds. Join us for a conversation t…
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What compels a mother of seven, including five with special needs, to take on the cold case of a murdered teenager? LaDonna Humphrey shares her multifaceted life and her dedication to solving the murder of Melissa Witt. With a blend of personal narrative and investigative insight, LaDonna reveals the emotional highs and lows of her quest, the impac…
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Tiffanie Richards, a survivor turned advocate, joins us to share her personal journey through intergenerational trauma and abuse that has led her to create a podcast that transcends the genre. We're going to talk about trauma and stigma, victims and abusers, the danger of flattening people into characters, healing and advocacy in the value of that …
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In this bonus episode, we discuss myths around detecting deception, interrogation techniques that have led to false confessions, the pitfalls of using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning to detect deceptions and Kent's new book, Holistically Contextual Credibility Assessment. The full length episode is on YouTube, which explores much more,…
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Dive into the gripping journey of Chey Vyshnya, a young woman whose life was marred by personal struggles, from a turbulent family life to chronic health battles, and how she channeled her experiences into creating 'True Compass', a true crime podcast with a Gen Z perspective. In this episode we uncover Chey's transformation from a forensic science…
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On the Ding Dong Darkness Time podcast, Jayson and Allison Dickinson tackle the movie and book "Gone Girl." Allison says the topic of Gone Girl was an inevitable for this show. The 2012 bestselling phenomenon by Gillian Flynn blew millions of readers away with its stunning plot twist, but it also caused one of the biggest plot twists in Allison's o…
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As we arrive at Valentine's Day a few true crime creators and I decided to share a case that we found, based off of the title of a Taylor Swift song...This is "Maroon" by Santa Maybe, a Criminal.A few notes:Take care while listening to this podcast. It discusses criminal activity, including violence, abduction, and murder sometimes involving childr…
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In this episode we dive deep into the heart-wrenching story of Jennifer Kesse's disappearance and the relentless search for answers. Jayson is joined by Bill Gilmour, Jennifer's uncle and author of "Aftermath of Jennifer Kesse's Abduction: An Uncle's Quest for Understanding and Inspiring Life Lessons." Bill shares the intimate journey of his grief,…
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As we near Valentine's Day a few true crime creators and I decided to share a case that we found, based off of the title of a Taylor Swift song...This is "No Body, No Crime" by Deep Dark Secrets.A few notes:Take care while listening to this podcast. It discusses criminal activity, including violence, abduction, and murder sometimes involving childr…
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As we near Valentine's Day a few true crime creators and I decided to share a case that we found, based off of the title of a Taylor Swift song...This is "Bad Blood" by Extinguished.A few notes:Take care while listening to this podcast. It discusses criminal activity, including violence, abduction, and murder sometimes involving children.Any opinio…
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As we near Valentine's Day a few true crime creators and I decided to share a case that we found, based off of the title of a Taylor Swift song...This is "Haunted" by Murder & Mimosas.A few notes:Take care while listening to this podcast. It discusses criminal activity, including violence, abduction, and murder sometimes involving children.Any opin…
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As we near Valentine's Day a few true crime creators and I decided to share a case that we found, based off of the title of a Taylor Swift song...This is "Cruel Summer" by True Crime Connections.A few notes:Take care while listening to this podcast. It discusses criminal activity, including violence, abduction, and murder sometimes involving childr…
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We are joined by Dana Poll to discuss her two-decade journey to bring closure to families of the missing and unidentified. In this episode, we explore motivations that were forged by childhood memories of missing children on milk cartons that used to sit on her family's breakfast table. Dana is a seasoned researcher of missing and unidentified pers…
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Morgan Nick and her mother Colleen attended a little league baseball game on June 5, 1995. Only Colleen ever made it home. The case baffled investigators for decades, but now a strong Person of Interest has been identified. While on the journey to find Morgan, Colleen started a foundation, the Morgan Nick Foundation, to assist other families who mi…
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In this profoundly moving episode, we delve into the heart of a father's relentless quest for answers. Bruce Maitland, the founder of Private Investigations for the Missing, shares the stirring tale of his daughter Brianna's disappearance and the profound impact it has had on his life. His journey from anguish to action has led him to create an org…
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Dive into a world where true crime meets community, where the voices of Brett and Alice from the Prosecutors Podcast weave a narrative that's about much more than the cases they cover. Discover how a podcast became a beacon of connection during the pandemic, bringing together people from all walks of life. In this episode, we explore the essence of…
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Joining Jayson Blair is Clifton Talbert, an author, business consultant and speaker who's best known for his books, Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored and 8 Habits of the Heart. We step into the world where the legacy of the Mississippi Delta's cotton fields, the struggle for civil rights, and the warmth of a quilted heirloom converge. This epis…
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Join us on a journey to the heart of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, where Monte Fronk, a tribal first responder, opens up about the painful loss of his daughter, Nada, and the ongoing struggle of indigenous communities against a backdrop of violence and neglect. As we discuss the history and impact of the missing and murdered indigenous people, Mon…
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