Best Amaru Podcasts (2025)

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Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 27 - Tis The Season To Celebrate 33:37

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13h ago33:37

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Sandy Ho, the Executive Director of the Disability and Philanthropy Forum, is interviewed about the disability community's collective victories in 2025 and her hopes for the future. Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these tale…

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EP. 3 JOEY STURGIS 1:01:35

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In this episode, Bobby Amaru sits down with legendary producer Joey Sturgis, the mastermind behind Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, Devil Wears Prada and over 100 albums. They dive deep into Joey’s career, his approach to production, and the evolution of Joey Sturgis Tones, his acclaimed line of audio plugins used by producers and artists worldwid…

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EP. 2 AUSTIN JOHN WINKLER 59:59

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In this episode, Bobby Amaru (Saliva) sits down with Austin John Winkler, the unmistakable former voice of Hinder and the powerhouse frontman of The Founder, for a raw and honest conversation. The two dive into Austin’s journey from multi-platinum success with “Lips of an Angel” to his rebirth as an independent artist carving a new sound and identi…

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EP. 1 BOBBY & VEDA 56:59

2M ago56:59

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The first episode of Bobby Talks Rock brings together Bobby Amaru (frontman of the multi-platinum rock band Saliva) and his daughter, rising singer/songwriter Veda. Their conversation goes all over the map: from viral TikTok moments & behind-the-scenes stories of the music industry, to their shared love of horror movies and ice cream. Follow Veda: …

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Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 26 - Disability and Healing Justice 42:22

2M ago42:22

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This conversation explores the principles of healing justice and its connections to disability justice, highlighting the importance of collective care and the need to challenge individualistic and curative models of care that perpetuate harm and oppression. The speakers discuss how care practices observed by communities of color have been criminali…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Anuka De Silva (Part 2) 3:28

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"In 2021 is the first time in the country we had a huge women protest, like a sit-in protest. We occupied 55 days the presidential house. We demanded law reforms. And we did it! That's how I believe women can change the society." Anuka Vimukthi De Silva is a member of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform of Sri Lanka (MONLAR) and La Vía Ca…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Anuka De Silva (Part 1) 2:35

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"I'm always thinking about the natural seeds and the natural plants also because in Sri Lanka, we lost like a lot of varieties of our of native seeds... We’re trying to make an agroecology school in my land—that's my main goal." Anuka Vimukthi De Silva is a member of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform of Sri Lanka (MONLAR) and La Vía Cam…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Catherine Banda 2:18

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“Multinationals are rampant in my country. They lure farmers to take climate resistant seeds by offering them loans [for] seeds, which are not Indigenous, by offering them TVs, radios, and solar panels... At the end, they lose their lands to the multinationals." Catherine Banda is a member of Kenyan Peasants League and La Vía CampesinaThe peasant y…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Amaru Faustino Torrez (español) 1:54

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“La Vía Campesina is a network of social movements with a very horizontal structure. You could say we're a movement of movements." —Amaru Faustino Torrez Ruiz is a member of Climate Justice Collective and a youth delegate to La Vía Campesina from Nicaragua.The peasant youth who are fighting to remain on the land and feed their communities around th…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Sarasvati Shrestha 5:58

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"Women and queer people have always existed and have been doing a lot of work that hasn't been visible. I think we have to change our relationship to production. That's the main thing. And women and queer people carry the knowledge around how this can be done." Sarasvati Shrestha is a youth delegate to La Vía Campesina from Sweden with roots in Nep…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Yasmeen El-Hasen 6:19

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"The Palestinian relationship with the land is not abstract… It's reciprocal. It's not about what we get from the land. It's about what we give to the land. We have a responsibility to care for the land and for each other." Yasmeen El-Hasen is a member of the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) and La Vía Campesina.The peasant youth who ar…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Nettie Wiebe 10:30

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"Everything to do with food is in women's hands most of the time. So it seemed to me, and to many others, that if we were going to build a movement which was actually transformative, it would have to include women at the center of it."Nettie Wiebe is a farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada, a long-time small farm activist, a member of the National Farmers…

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Seeds, Stories & Solidarity: Hendrick Mgcini Ndhlovu 3:20

3M ago3:20

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“We see many youths being dragged into mining because mining is a priority in my country... So many people are shunning farming because there's money there. My dream is that those youth come back to the rural side because that's where the means of surviving are." Hendrick Mgcini Ndhlovu is a member of Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIM…

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Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 25 - The Joy of Access: Alt Text as Poetry 53:23

4M ago53:23

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This conversation explores the power of creative and poetic image descriptions to ensure accessibility for people with vision disabilities. Guests Leona Godin and Olivia Dreisinger discuss the concept of "Alt Text as Poetry" and "Alt Text Selfies" as ways to translate visual information into concise yet expressive language. They emphasize the impor…

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Are Tupac and Biggie still alive? Did Diddy do them both? 56:16

4M ago56:16

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Are Tupac and Biggie still alive? Did Diddy do them both? Previous episodes in the series: Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur – Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrNB8BFf3E Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aKr3pHqkr0 Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'R…

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Tupac and Biggie - Was it Suge that did the deed!? 46:27

4M ago46:27

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Tupac and Biggie - Was it Suge that did the deed!? Previous episodes in the series: Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur – Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrNB8BFf3E Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aKr3pHqkr0 Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'Ready to…

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The Notorious B.I.G.: From Rise to Tragic Fall and Lasting Legacy - Part 2 1:11:11

5M ago1:11:11

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Previous episodes in the series: Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur – Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzrNB8BFf3E Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aKr3pHqkr0 Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'Ready to Die' | Childhood, Friends, & Early Struggles-Biggi…

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Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 24 - Cultivating Disability Solidarity in Philanthropy: A New Path Forward 55:31

5M ago55:31

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Sandy Ho, the executive director of the Disability and Philanthropy Forum, and Marcus Walton, the president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, discuss the importance of solidarity and collective power in the disability community and social justice movements. They share personal stories and examples that illustrate how solidarity in…

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Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'Ready to Die' | Childhood, Friends, & Early Struggles-Biggie, P1 48:04

6M ago48:04

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Biggie Smalls: Rise to Fame Before 'Ready to Die' | Childhood, Friends, & Early Struggles - Biggie, Part 1 Christopher Wallace, known by his stage name Biggie Smalls or The Notorious B.I.G., was born on May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York. Raised in the rough neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Biggie was the only child of Voletta Wallace, a Jamaic…

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Dana Truppiana & OC Shortz discuss creating the Commission 24:48

6M ago24:48

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Dana Truppiana & OC Shortz discuss creating the Commission See the video on OC Shortz’ channel here: • Did Lucky Luciano FAKE his OWN DEATH ? Visit OC Shortz channel here: / @ocshortz In an early morning interview, James Gladwish had a conversation with Dana Truppiana surrounding topics such as Lucky Luciano, the hit of Joe “The Boss” Masseria, the…

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Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur 1:00:22

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Before watching, watch Part 1 here: Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur – Part 1 • Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tup... Tupac Shakur – Part 2 - The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur In a gripping five-part series, Dana Truppiana explores the individuals that are Tupac Shakur and Christopher “Biggie” Wallace, with…

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Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 23 - Creative Philanthropy: Celebrating the Power of Disabled Artistic Brilliance 48:26

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This episode of Disability Inclusion Required features a conversation with Michael Greer, President and CEO of Arts Fund, and Jen White Johnson, an Afro-Latina artist, activist, designer and educator. They discuss the concept of the "artistry of philanthropy" and how it can be channeled to directly benefit people with disabilities. The guests share…

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Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur – Part 1 1:05:01

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Tupac Shakur – The untold story behind Tupac Amaru Shakur – Part 1 In a gripping five-part series, Dana Truppiana explores the individuals that are Tupac Shakur and Christopher “Biggie” Wallace, with 2 parts dedicated to each of these music legends and an episode dedicated to how the rift between their friendship ultimately played a huge part in ea…

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Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 22 - Amplifying Autistic Perspectives and Protecting Community Well-Being with Eric Garcia 24:39

8M ago24:39

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This episode discusses the current landscape of discrimination against individuals with autism. Eric Garcia, a journalist and author, describes how anti-vaccine sentiment from high-level government officials like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fueling misinformation and harmful policies that threaten the rights and well-being of autistic people. Garcia e…

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America vs. Japan in WWII: The Yakuza's Hidden Role in Wartime Japan 15:14

8M ago15:14

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This clip was originally a piece of a larger video, Kazuo Taoka Part 2. To view the entire video, please visit here: Secrets, power, and brutality: Explore the Yakuza empire under Kazuo Taoka - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK8W3mjXbBU In World War II, the United States and Japan clashed in the Pacific theater, with the war beginning with …

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Secrets, power, and brutality: Explore the Yakuza empire under Kazuo Taoka - Part 2 1:19:28

8M ago1:19:28

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Watch Part 1 here: Secrets, power, and brutality: Explore the Yakuza empire under the iron fist of Kazuo Taoka - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRDx1p06DHg Japanese gangsters, members of what are formally called bōryokudan (“violence groups”), or Mafia-like criminal organizations. In Japan and elsewhere, especially in the West, the term yak…

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Secrets, power, and brutality: Explore the Yakuza empire under the iron fist of Kazuo Taoka - Part 1 1:02:39

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Secrets, power, and brutality: Explore the Yakuza empire under the iron fist of Kazuo Taoka - Part 1 Japanese gangsters, members of what are formally called bōryokudan (“violence groups”), or Mafia-like criminal organizations. In Japan and elsewhere, especially in the West, the term yakuza can be used to refer to individual gangsters or criminals a…

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Disability Inclusion: Required - Episode 21 - During Unprecedented Times: Mobilizing to Protect Disability Rights and Health Equity with Jalyn Radziminski and Henry Claypool 45:55

9M ago45:55

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In this episode, host Justice Shorter welcomes Jalyn Radziminski (Founder of Count US IN) and Henry Claypool. The podcast discusses the potential impacts of proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid services on people with disabilities in the United States. Medicaid cuts of $880 billion could significantly impact eligibility, services, and access to c…

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Stefano Magaddino went out with a bang! Final Part 6 1:00:00

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Stefano Magaddino went out with a bang! Final Part 6 Before watching the final episode, go back and watch the entire series below: Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangster - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMro94KA3x8 Stefano Magaddino led the Good Killers until Fontana took them down! - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9eHIEf0Uds …

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The Shadow Boss of Buffalo: Stefano Magaddino's Reign Over the Mafia Empire - Part 5 29:43

9M ago29:43

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The Shadow Boss of Buffalo: Stefano Magaddino's Reign Over the Mafia Empire Before watching, watch the previous parts here: Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangster - Part 1 • https://youtu.be/TMro94KA3x8?si=iWXBChi_NeudsudU Stefano Magaddino led the Good Killers until Fontana took them down! - Part 2 • https://youtu.be/t9eHIEf0Uds?si=dUl6l8H1bU…

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Stefano Magaddino helped shape the mafia as we know it – Part 4 59:10

9M ago59:10

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Stefano Magaddino helped shape the mafia as we know it – Part 4 Before watching, watch the previous parts here: Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangster - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMro94KA3x8 Stefano Magaddino led the Good Killers until Fontana took them down! - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9eHIEf0Uds Stefano Magaddino's…

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Stefano Magaddino's role in the Castellammarese War - Part 3 44:38

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Stefano Magaddino's role in the Castellammarese War - Part 3 Before watching, watch the previous parts here: Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangster - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMro94KA3x8 Stefano Magaddino led the Good Killers until Fontana took them down! - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9eHIEf0Uds Magaddino was born in …

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Stefano Magaddino led the Good Killers until Fontana took them down! - Part 2 38:33

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Stefano Magaddino led the Good Killers until Fontana took them down! - Part 2 Magaddino was born in Sicily on October 10, 1891. Both of his grandfathers had been leaders of separate factions of the Sicilian Mafia. He eventually moved to the United States, lived in New York City and joined the family business. However, in 1921 he was arrested for pa…

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Stefano Magaddino was born to be a gangster - Part 1 1:18:22

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Stefano Magaddino was BORN to be a gangster - Part 1 Magaddino was born in Sicily on October 10, 1891. Both of his grandfathers had been leaders of separate factions of the Sicilian Mafia. He eventually moved to the United States, lived in New York City and joined the family business. However, in 1921 he was arrested for participation in a revenge …

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Carlo Gambino – Part 4 & Final – robbed cops and had a license to kill 56:27

10M ago56:27

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Carlo Gambino – Part 4 & Final – robbed cops and had a license to kill You can watch the whole series below: Carlo Gambino - The most requested deep dive series - Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPreB1NsRP0 You can watch Part 2 of this series here: Carlo Gambino and his rise to the most powerful mafioso ever - Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/…

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Why the government never did anything about Carlo Gambino - Part 3 55:20

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Carlo Gambino and his rise to the most powerful mafioso ever - Part 3 You can watch Part 1 of this series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPreB1NsRP0 You can watch Part 2 of this series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Buf14_bUYE& Gambino discouraged narcotics trafficking among his troops, instituting a “deal and die” policy. He was lee…

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Dreaming Freedom, Finding Joy: Funding the Transgender Justice Movement with Aldita Amaru Gallardo and Rainier Miles 37:45

11M ago37:45

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In this episode, host Justice Shorter welcomes Aldita Amaru Gallardo (Action for Transformation Fund at Emergent Fund) and Rainier Miles (Black Trans Fund) for a powerful discussion on transgender movement-building, gender liberation, and the collective efforts of disabled and transgender organizers. Aldita and Rainier unpack the interconnectedness…

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Funding the Flowers: Philanthropy’s Support of Our Disabled Elders with Aurora Levins Morales 30:45

1y ago30:45

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In this episode, host Justice Shorter interviews renowned writer, artist, historian, and activist Aurora Levins Morales. Morales discusses the importance of funding and supporting disabled elders, who hold rich histories and perspectives that are often overlooked. She shares her "homemade theories" for getting through tough times, emphasizing the p…

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On Disability And Democracy: A Conversation with Sarah Blahovec 31:16

1y ago31:16

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Sarah Blahovec is the co-founder, co-director, and president of Disability Victory, a 501(c)(4) organization that aims to build the political power of disabled progressives. Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented dis…

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Carlo Gambino and his rise to the most powerful mafioso ever - Part 2 50:01

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Carlo Gambino and his rise to the most powerful mafioso ever - Part 2 You can watch Part 1 of this series here: • Carlo Gambino - The most requested de... Gambino went on to become an original member of one of the five New York crime families designated under the La Cosa Nostra banner, the one belonging to Vincent Mangano and the one that eventuall…

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Carlo Gambino - The most requested deep dive series - Part 1 1:17:51

1y ago1:17:51

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Carlo Gambino - The most requested deep dive series - Part 1 This has - BY FAR - been my MOST requested video so, by order of popular demand, we are starting off a multi-part series on Carlo Gambino. Carlo Gambino was an original member of one of the five New York crime families designated under the La Cosa Nostra banner, the one belonging to Frank…

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A full breakdown of the Tren De Aragua and a question for NY Government 29:37

1y ago29:37

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A full breakdown of the Tren De Aragua and a question for NY Government The Tren de Aragua is a Venezuelan criminal mega-gang originating from the state of Aragua . It has bases in the Tocorón prison and is led by pran Héctor "Niño" Guerrero . The organization is a mega-gang (a criminal group with more than one hundred members), according to InSi…

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Inside the Conspiracy: How Wasz's Failure Led To OJ Taking Matters Into His Own Hands - Part 5 1:14:23

1y ago1:14:23

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Inside the Conspiracy: How Wasz's Failure Led To OJ Taking Matters Into His Own Hands - Part 5 OJ Simpson: What, or WHO, else could it have been? Part 4: • OJ Simpson: What, or WHO, else could ... Watch Part 3 below: OJ Simpson gets 33 years in prison after being found Not Guilty of murder! Part 3: • • OJ Simpson gets 33 years in prison af... A pol…

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On Work, and Cross-Movement Organizing: A Conversation with Nikki Brown-Booker and Yolanda Vargas 43:15

1y ago43:15

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In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Justice Shorter welcomes Nikki Brown Booker and Yolanda Vargas. The conversation explores what it means to work while disabled in 2024, including the importance of understanding disabled people as both care recipients and employers, the need for collective bargaining and cross-movement organiz…

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OJ Simpson: What, or WHO, else could it have been? Part 4 1:04:14

1y ago1:04:14

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OJ Simpson: What, or WHO, else could it have been? Part 4 Watch Part 3 below: OJ Simpson gets 33 years in prison after being found Not Guilty of murder! Part 3: • • OJ Simpson gets 33 years in prison af... Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024) was an American football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National …

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The Role of Impact Litigation in the Fight for Disability Rights: A Conversation with Rebecca Williford, Esq. 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

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In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes Rebecca Williford, Esq., President & CEO of Disability Rights Advocates (DRA), for a conversation in honor of Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rebecca shines a spotlight on the important work of DRA, a n…

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OJ Simpson gets 33 years in prison after being found Not Guilty of murder! Part 3 1:08:09

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OJ Simpson gets 33 years in prison after being found Not Guilty of murder! Part 3 Watch Part 1 & Part 2 below: OJ Simpson - The most famous Hero-Gone-Wrong to ever hit American tabloids! Part 1: • OJ Simpson - The most famous Hero-Gon... OJ Simpson lead police on a chase that kicked off the trial of the century! Part 2: • A police a chase that kick…

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A police a chase that kicked off the trial of the century! OJ Simpson Part 2 1:07:16

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A police on a chase that kicked off the trial of the century! OJ Simpson Part 2 OJ Simpson Part 2 OJ Simpson - The most famous Hero-Gone-Wrong to ever hit American tabloids! Part 1: • OJ Simpson - The most famous Hero-Gon... Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024) was an American football player, actor, and media personality who play…

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OJ Simpson - The most famous Hero-Gone-Wrong to ever hit American tabloids! Part 1 1:06:29

1+ y ago1:06:29

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OJ Simpson - The most famous Hero-Gone-Wrong to ever hit American tabloids! Part 1 Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024) was an American football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills. Regarded as one of the greatest running backs of al…

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Omar Portee became an informant BEFORE building a criminal empire! 1:20:14

1+ y ago1:20:14

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Omar Portee became an informant BEFORE building a criminal empire! Portee began his criminal career as a robber at the age of 17. In the early hours of August 16, 1987, he claimed to have witnessed Don Taylor shoot and kill Terrance Joyner in the Bronx. Based on Portee's eyewitness testimony, Taylor was convicted on April 25, 1989, and sentenced to…