Best Speak Dispatch Podcasts (2025)

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DISPATCH WEEK-- SOME BAD ACTING AT FIRST 3:49

27d ago3:49

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NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEKApril 13-19, 2025This week offers a great opportunity to show your support and appreciation for those first-responders behind the headset and microphone. They may be unseen, but the work they do every day saves lives, supports field responders and builds a lasting legacy. In your time of need, they will …

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From the Fringe Web to Real Life: How Seriously Should We Be Taking Conspiracy Theories? 28:36

6d ago28:36

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Back in December, we did an episode about Pyrra, an AI-powered software that tracks sifts through the far corners of the internet – in some places you probably haven’t even heard of – to see what narratives are emerging from the people who post there. A lot of these are conspiracy theories, and also violent threats. This week, we check back in with…

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Turning Iowa Farmland into Grass & Building a Seed Business from Scratch with James & Megan Holz 1:02:54

6d ago1:02:54

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we’re sitting down with James and Megan Holz—farmers, livestock producers, entrepreneurs, and one of the husband-and-wife duos behind Iowa Cover Crop. James and Megan share the story of how they ventured into feeding hogs and the lessons they’ve learned navigating that world, and how it differs …

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Rümeysa Öztürk is Locked Up for an Op-ed: An Urgent Summit with the Student Newspaper that Published It 1:19:34

13d ago1:19:34

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Where better to huddle up and discuss what to do about Rümeysa Öztürk and the chilling effect that is happening in journalism than on campus at Tufts University with the student journalists at The Tufts Daily? This week Brian and Question Everything co-host a live event with the editor-in-chief and associate editor from The Tufts Daily – Arghya Tha…

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Truckin' Through Trouble: Marty Wilken on Lot Lizards, Border Runs and Jail Time 55:03

13d ago55:03

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with one of our longtime drivers, Marty Wilken -- a man whose roots in trucking run deep. With well over 40 years behind the wheel, Marty shares his unforgettable stories from the road. We cover everything from his family's start in trucking, dating back four generations, to his wild…

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EP 33: Shifting Tastes and Landscapes with Nicole Ponseca 43:55

16d ago43:55

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On this episode we delve into the evolving landscape of global Filipino cuisine with restaurateur, hospitality consultant, and author of the “I Am A Filipino” cookbook, Nicole Ponseca. We chat about seeing ourselves in the industry, the success of her restaurants Jeepney and Maharlika, things we think about when we go out to dinner, strategies to m…

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Pounding Beers in a Shed, and Other Dispatches from the War on Free Speech 27:49

19d ago27:49

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Last episode we discussed the campaign to overturn the Supreme Court decision that protects reporters’ ability to criticize and investigate people in power. But even with that decision still in place, reporter David Enrich has discovered a shocking wave of legal attacks that is being waged on journalists in towns and cities across the country. Thes…

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Freedom of the press is great, until you're the target 41:26

20d ago41:26

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For decades, a Supreme Court decision called New York Times vs Sullivan was widely beloved by people across the political spectrum. Hailed as a decision that gives the first amendment teeth and sets our country apart, as a place that prizes free speech. But recently, right under our noses, some of the same people who once sang Times v Sullivan's pr…

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Josh Snyder on Nutrition, Movement & Community 53:38

20d ago53:38

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Send us a text This episode is for the folks who don’t have time for two-a-days at the gym and green smoothies. Whether you’re hauling cattle, running a business, raising kids, or all of the above — this conversation with Josh Snyder will give you practical, doable ways to move your body, eat better, and feel stronger. Josh is the founder of FitNKC…

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The masterpiece Prince documentary Netflix won’t let you see. 48:42

27d ago48:42

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The best documentary filmmaker in America spent nearly five years of his life making a nine-hour masterpiece for Netflix. It will never see the light of day. After a nasty estate battle, the series won't be released. No one will ever see it. In his first sit-down interview about this scandal, the filmmaker Ezra Edelman seeks catharsis – if not clos…

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Those 911 Girls 20:20

27d ago20:20

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Today’s episode features the founders of “Those 911 Girls”, Erika & Yasmen have a fascinating story and discuss the launching their public education podcast that gives 911 insights into citizens into what they can and can't do. It’s so great when we can share and promote folks that are centered on helping everyone in the dispatch world. They have l…

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Will Epperly: From Rural Roots to World Champion Auctioneer 55:55

27d ago55:55

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Will Epperly, 2022 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion and co-owner of Dunlap Livestock Auction, to talk cattle, markets, and mentorship. From growing up in his family's sale barn in Virginia to becoming one of the top voices in the industry, Will shares the path that led him to…

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Old-School Trucking Stories: Denny Kluver on 40+ Years of Hauling Livestock 59:59

1M ago59:59

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, we sit down with Denny Kluver, a retired livestock hauler who spent 30+ years driving for Jeff Behrens, the founder of Behrens Trucking. From the very first load to the day he hung up his keys, Denny witnessed firsthand the growth of a family-run business and the evolution of the livestock hauli…

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On Second Thought Ep. 362: Texas Coaching legend Conradt on why Texas can beat South Carolina; AD Del Conte on Sean Miller hire, future of NIL 53:33

1M ago53:33

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It’s a jam packed On Second Thought podcast this week with Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte and legendary basketball coach Jody Conradt joining the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls. Del Conte discusses his hire of basketball coach Sean Miller and the all-star selection of coaches he has hired to lead Texas int…

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He quit journalism to fight authoritarianism. How’s that going? 25:39

1M ago25:39

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Last year, we did an episode with Barton Gellman, who talked about the war games he was running with high-level military leaders and government officials to prepare for a second Trump term. A bunch of you have been asking us to have Barton back, to find out what he’s doing, now that the second Trump term is here. So we called him up. Barton works a…

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From Broke to Business Owners: Smoke Behrens and Mark Toms Unfiltered 25:52

1M ago25:52

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Send us a text In this week's episode of The Rural Dispatch, we continue last week's conversation with Smoke and Mark Toms to share more raw, (mostly) unfiltered stories from their younger years. From struggling to pay the bills to building successful businesses, these guys have been through it all, and today they're telling the stories that shaped…

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Fire Dispatch 20:55

1M ago20:55

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Today’s episode asks the question of “Do you dispatch your local fire department” or maybe not – our WSD crew has a wide-range of experiences, some do, some don’t – give us a listen and let us know what you do! Send us an email at: [email protected] Or send us a Facebook message. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING OR WATCHING! Our latest stats are out…

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Repeating Back Radio Traffic (Parroting) 16:18

1M ago16:18

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Based on a number of factors (radio interoperability, low band, high band, policy, etc.) you may be parroting or repeating some or all radio traffic to your field units. Or maybe you have digital voice transmissions, or maybe it’s based on the dispatcher’s preference. Just in our crew, you’ll hear difference answers, justifications, for repeating o…

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Vicarious Trauma 19:20

1M ago19:20

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Although our latest episode was recorded back in October, we wanted to share this important topic regarding Vicarious Trauma. Our special guest (Angelque) is very passionate about this topic, and we really enjoyed our conversation with her. She had such a great response to a question, she said everyone must know their why – awesome response!Do you …

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EP 32: Food At Home and Away with Luisa Brimble 40:21

1M ago40:21

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On this episode, we chat with Luisa Brimble, a photographer based in Sydney, Australia. She's worked with some of the most influential publishers and authors in the industry, and has been recognised by the James Beard Foundation. Her Substack newsletter “In the Foreground” explores the deep contrasts of food, and how it shapes identity, memory, and…

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Ced and Kirk on Sean Miller’s quest to revitalize Texas basketball 38:00

2M ago38:00

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In this week’s On Second Thought podcast, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls examine the hire of new basketball coach Sean Miller, Texas women’s hoops in the Sweet 16. They also discuss the start of Texas spring football and Arch Manning’s development at QB and the holes Steve Sarkisian will have to plug this f…

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A Rant or a Slant: When Should Reporters Speak From the Heart? 41:15

2M ago41:15

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It’s easy to get frustrated with the charade reporters are supposed to keep up, where they pretend they don’t have opinions or feelings or any kind of human thoughts about a story they’re telling. Plenty of journalists have been trying to break out of that charade. But the decision to do that: it can be a fraught one, with real implications. Dana B…

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Do you want to be on Question Everything? 1:35

2M ago1:35

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Do you have questions for us? If so, we want to talk to you! If you have thoughts about Question Everything, critiques of our episodes, or anything you're curious about, that we're covering, or not covering…please tell us. We want to set up some conversations between listeners and Brian and our staff for an upcoming episode. Write to us at hey@plac…

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Master of Trades: Mark Toms on Trucking, Coyotes, and Hard Work 56:45

2M ago56:45

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, I’m joined Smoke and guest Mark Toms—a man of many talents and endless stories. Mark takes us on a journey through his career, starting with how he got into the trucking industry and the unique challenges of pulling a tanker compared to hauling livestock. We also dive into his passion for protec…

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A Teen, a Reporter, and a Grand Jury Leak (Over BBQ) 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Journalists jailed for an article they published. In America. How did this happen? Brian tells the story of a reporting trip he took to Alabama, where two small-town journalists had been locked up, which led to one of the most honest - and surprising - conversations about journalism he’s had in a long time. Sign up for our newsletter to see some st…

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40 Years of Trauma: Chief Chris Workman on Vicarious Pain and Finding Connection 37:43

2M ago37:43

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THA #110 Chief Chris Workman's story is a powerful testament to the long-term impact of trauma on first responders. His journey, spanning four decades, reveals the gradual accumulation of vicarious pain and the eventual crisis point where he faced a stark choice: succumb to despair or confront the "mental closet" of repressed experiences. His narra…

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Trucking Talk: Peterbilt vs. Kenworth, Wilson vs. Eby & the Current Cattle Market 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Send us a text This week on The Rural Dispatch, we’re talking all things trucks, trailers, and the cattle industry with Smoke. From EPA regulations to the closure of the American Foods plant in Yankton, SD, there’s a lot shaking up the trucking & livestock worlds right now. Plus, we’re breaking down which brand is really best when it comes to truck…

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On Second Thought Ep. 36-: UT baseball coach Schlossnagle on SEC opener, examining Texas spring football and Sarkisian’s newest hires 43:17

2M ago43:17

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Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle stops by to visit with the Statesman’s Cedric Golden and the Houston Chronicle’s Kirk Bohls to preview this weekend’s Southeastern Conference opener at Mississippi State. The guys also attended Steve Sarkisian’s Monday presser and discusses the rise of Arch Manning, Sarkisian’s new coaching hires and his commen…

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CDLs, ELDs, and Independent Trucking: Real Talk with Jeremy Behrens 32:23

2M ago32:23

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, I sit down with Jeremy Behrens to talk about his journey from hauling livestock with Smoke and their dad, to running his own one-man trucking operation. We dive into what it takes to get started in trucking today, the pros and cons of new technology, and the importance of a driver’s role in the …

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On Second Thought Ep. 359: On Second Thought: What Chris Del Conte’s town hall means for Texas football moving forward 36:25

2M ago36:25

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Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls break down Chris Del Conte’s town hall meeting and what it means moving forward for the Texas athletic department, especially football. They also review how the Longhorns fared in the NFL Scouting Combine, handicap Texas basketball chances of making the NCAA tournament und…

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The News is Coming from Under the Desk… on TikTok (live from On Air Fest) 52:18

2M ago52:18

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As trust in traditional journalism plummets, social media content creator V Spehar of Under the Desk News is ascendant, with over 3.4 million TikTok followers. But recently, V found themself in a public dustup with NPR over, in part, how the outlet had classified V in an interview. In this special episode of Question Everything–largely recorded liv…

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Cattle Feeding Realities: Cash Flows, Hedging & Passion with Jeff "Bug" Schroeder 36:45

2M ago36:45

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch, I sit down with Smoke and Jeff "Bug" Schroeder, a cattle feeder from western Iowa, to talk about his journey in the industry. We cover everything from feeding in dirt lots and barns to the realities of hedging cattle and what skills every good cattle feeder should have in their back pocket. Tune…

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The Unseen Battle - Suicide, Silence, and the Strength to Speak Out 29:14

2M ago29:14

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THA #109 In a deeply moving episode, Carrie Matthews, a 20-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, courageously shares her family's profound experience with loss and the urgent need to address mental health within law enforcement. With a lineage steeped in policing, Carrie's world was shattered by her father's suicide, a stark reminder of th…

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Stories with Smoke: The Road to Resilience 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Send us a text In this episode of The Rural Dispatch: Delivering Stories from Rural America, I sit down with my better half, Smoke, to talk about the journey that shaped him and our family’s trucking business. We start with the story behind his name and his deep-rooted ties to trucking and agriculture. From its beginnings to where we are today, we …

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From Corporate Hustle to Rural Roots: My Journey into Rural Business Life 20:11

2M ago20:11

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Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of The Rural Dispatch! I’m kicking things off with a solo episode to introduce myself, share my background, and explain how I ended up here—running a livestock trucking business, raising two little boys, and launching this podcast. In this episode, I talk about: How I went from a career in finance to…

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Not Like Us: How Billionaires Think 40:04

3M ago40:04

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As billionaires hoard more control over our politics, it seems more important than ever to ask: What makes them tick? Four reporters gather after hours at a wine shop to discuss – over drinks – what they’ve learned from covering billionaires for years, and how it can help us hoi polloi make sense of what the ultra-rich are doing right now. Featurin…

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EP 31: Writing the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mysteries Series 36:04

3M ago36:04

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On this episode, we chat with author Mia Manansala about the world of her characters in the Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mysteries Series novels. My kind of winter reading!By Exlporing Filipino Kitchens

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On Second Thought Ep. 358: Thomas Jones on Texas basketball’s struggles, baseball opens season, Arch Manning’s offseason 35:11

3M ago35:11

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With Texas men’s basketball suffering through what could be a late-season swoon, beat writer Thomas Jones joins Cedric Golden on this week’s On Second Thought podcast to discuss the state of the program and newly embattled head coach Rodney Terry. They also break down the new face of Texas football Arch Manning and how he’s handling his first offse…

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And The Award Goes To...The Circuit Court of The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit In and For Okeechobee County, Florida 37:46

3M ago37:46

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Ben Smith tells the story of the strange controversy over a journalism award that’s been going down in a Florida courthouse. Ben is Editor-in-Chief of Semafor and co-host of the Mixed Signals podcast. He used to be The New York Times media columnist and was founding editor-in-chief of Buzzfeed News. Sign up for our newsletter to read the lengthy li…

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Welcome to The Rural Dispatch 2:25

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Send us a text Welcome to The Rural Dispatch, the podcast that delivers honest conversations from the fields, the highways, and the home front. I'm your host, Aly Behrens - headquartered in rural Iowa, I help run a trucking company that specializes in hauling livestock nationwide. I was born and raised in small-town-Iowa and I’m passionate about ru…

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A reporter? A spy? Or something else? Israel arrests its first American journalist. 58:22

3M ago58:22

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Locked up, alone, accused of being a spy, reporter Jeremy Loffredo has to defend the fact that he’s a journalist. To the Israeli courts. And then…to our reporter. Part two of our special series about Jeremy Loffredo, who in October became the first American journalist arrested by Israel. If you haven't listened to part one, check that out first in …

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Weather Events and 911 20:53

3M ago20:53

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Winter snowstorms, fires, rainstorms, tornados and earthquakes, and other things that can impact our workplace or our homes, so let’s discuss this fascinating topic. Today your favorite co-hosts are sharing their experiences with some of these crazy conditions. We’d love to hear from you about your experiences dispatching during these unusual event…

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Looking Forward to 2025 17:50

3M ago17:50

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We're looking forward and thinking about what's coming in 2025 - join us as we take a guess whats next...#wespeakdispatch#911communications#IAM911#911dispatchers#followers#followmeAPCO InternationalNENA - National Emergency Number Association

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On Second Thought Ep. 357 Golden and Bohls look ahead to the 2025 football season 35:56

3M ago35:56

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Now that Longhorn Nation has digested Texas’ second straight semifinal loss in the College Football Playoff, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden and Houston Chronicle columnist Kirk Bohls answer some burning questions entering the offseason, the most important being: can sophomore quarterback Arch Manning lead the 2025 Longhorns to the promised land?…

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Blindfolded And Arrested On Assignment In Israel 58:05

4M ago58:05

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Just a few months ago, Israel did something it has never done before. It arrested an American journalist. His name is Jeremy Loffredo. This is his story. Part one of a special, two-part series. “Question Everything” is a production of KCRW and Placement Theory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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On Second Thought Ep. 356: Columbus-Dispatch’s Bill Rabinowitz gives an Ohio State primer 28:02

4M ago28:02

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Columbus-Dispatch reporter Bill Rabinowitz joins Cedric Golden for the On Second Thought podcast and provides a peek behind the Ohio State curtain and what problems the Buckeyes will present for the Texas Longhorns at the Cotton Bowl. The winner will advance to the national championship game. Ced gives his take on why the oddsmakers who made Texas …

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On Second Thought Ep. 355: Ced speaks with the Longhorns from Media Day in Atlanta 28:17

4M ago28:17

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Sports columnist Cedric Golden is on the ground at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta and shares some of his conversations with the Texas contingent at Media Day for this week’s On Second Thought podcast. The Longhorns play Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal and Ced visits with coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback Quinn Ewers, tight en…

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Happy New Year 911! 7:22

4M ago7:22

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As we end 2024 - we wanted to Thank all of our listeners and watchers of our program - we're growing so fast and it's all Thanks to you! Cheers to 2024 and Welcome to 2025 to all 911 dispatchers! #followers#911communications#IAM911#911dispatchers#wespeakdispatch

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EP 30: Home, Again 13:30

5M ago13:30

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It's hard to believe I started the podcast eight years ago. I've gone on all kinds of adventures since, including a really epic one across the Philippines! In April 2023 I visited Lake Sebu, South Cotabato with a friend from Toronto and it was an experience that changed me.By Exploring Filipino Kitchens

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Dispatcher to Corporal - Rich Bruno 58:34

5M ago58:34

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THA #108 We sit down with Rich Bruno, a seasoned law enforcement officer, currently serving as a corporal in a small yet impactful department. Rich shares his journey, starting as a dispatcher and rising through the ranks. From SWAT operations to firearms training, Rich discusses the skills and mindset required to thrive in high-pressure situations…

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