Best PA Childrens History Podcasts (2025)

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Brooklyn’s Big Win: How the Dodgers Made History in 1955 | History Ignited Podcast 4:03

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🎙 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Brooklyn’s Got a Winning Team ⚾💙 We’re heading back to 1955—when the Brooklyn Dodgers finally beat the Yankees and brought home their first World Series championship! 🏆 It’s a story of pride, perseverance, and one unforgettable borough that never gave up on its team. From Jackie Robinson’s impact to the heartbreak of the Dodger…

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Ep. 266 - Precedential Decisions from 5/26/2025 - 5/31/2025 (Adam Walsh Act no risk determination; bond; discretion; IAC motion to reopen; forced military conscription in Russia; deficient NTA; stays; ... 1:00:55

2d ago1:00:55

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Castaneira v. Noem, No. 23-5204 (D.C.C. May 30, 2025) Adam Walsh Act; no risk determination; Matter of Chawathe; specified offense against a minor; preponderance of the evidence standard Matter of Beltrand-Rodriguez, 29 I&N Dec. 76 (BIA 2025) bond; danger; de novo review; sexual conduct against a child Matter of Bain, 29 I&N Dec. 72 (BIA 2025) disc…

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Western Maryland Folklore w/ Susan Fair 1:13:25

4d ago1:13:25

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 120 “Western Maryland Folklore w/ Susan Fair” This week we sit down with author and researcher Susan Fair to talk about some of Western Maryland's most interesting stories. Focusing mainly on a few of the stranger creatures reported we are able to highlight both some familiar elements along with some new perspectives. As…

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🎹 BONUS EPISODE: A Message for Billy Joel 🎧 2:29

8d ago2:29

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🎹 BONUS EPISODE: A Message for Billy Joel 🎧 This one’s personal. Our team at History Ignited takes a moment to send love and support to the man who inspired our podcast—Billy Joel. After hearing about his diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) and the cancellation of upcoming shows, we’re sending our thoughts, gratitude, and good energy h…

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Ep. 265 - Precedential Decisions from 5/19/2025 - 5/25/2025 (jurisdiction; criminal penalties for obstructing removal; IIRIRA legislative history; untimely petition for review; hardship review; Sikh asylum ... 29:44

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Xia v. Bondi, No. 24-2304 (2d Cir. May 19, 2025) Patel; no jurisdiction to review USCIS denial of adjustment of status United States v. Doe, No. 22-14307 (11th Cir. May 21, 2025) criminal penalties under 8 U.S.C. § 1253(a)(1) for obstructing his removal or not cooperating with the procedures for obtaining travel out of the country; INA § 237(a); no…

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Grumblethorpe 43:51

11d ago43:51

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 119 "Grumblethorpe" On this episode we are back in historic Philadelphia, with a house that saw six generations of one family, many historical events, countless visitors and supposedly a few ghosts. This Wister family is well known and documented in the commonwealth's history but this story was new to us. It's exciting t…

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James Dean: Hollywood Rebel | Kids History Podcast | History Ignited 4:00

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🚗💨 “Live fast, die young.” That’s exactly what James Dean did—and his legend still lives on. In this episode of History Ignited, our kid hosts explore the short but powerful life of James Dean, the iconic actor who starred in just three movies but changed Hollywood forever. 🎬 Learn why Billy Joel included him in the famous song “We Didn’t Start the…

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Ep. 264 - Precedential Decisions from 5/12/2025 - 5/18/2025 (email notifications; government nexus - asylum and CAT; mandatory detention; alien arriving; applicant for admission; motion to remand; prima ... 34:41

16d ago34:41

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Matter of F-B-G-M- & J-E-M-G-, 29 I&N Dec. 52 (BIA 2025) rebuttable presumption that email notifications sent via ECAS reach their recipient; equitable tolling of briefing deadlines Matter of M-S-I-, 29 I&N Dec. 61 (BIA 2025) unable or unwilling to protect; acquiesce; generalized corruption; failure to report harm; Maoists; Nepal Matter of Q. Li, 2…

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Hairy Hands of Dartmouth 45:41

18d ago45:41

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 118 "Hairy Hands of Dartmouth" On this week's episode, we head back across the pond for more UK folklore. This time to a very specific region of Dartmouth along B3212 near Postbridge. This story has been the subject of many newspaper articles, books and conjectures going back over 100 years. In many ways, it has familiar…

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Ep. 263 - Precedential Decisions from 5/5/2025 - 5/11/2025 (habeas; transfer of noncitizens; stay; bond; burdens; DUI; crime of child abuse; attempt; doctrine of consular nonreviewability; Religious Freedom ... 41:30

23d ago41:30

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Ozturk v. Hyde, et al., No. 25-1019 (2d Cir. May 7, 2025) and Mahdawi v. Trump, et al., No. 25-1113 (2d Cir. May 9, 2025) habeas; transfer of noncitizens; INA § 241(g); venue; jurisdiction; INA § 242(a)(2)(B)(ii); INA § 242(g); INA § 242(b)(9); other jurisdiction stripping provisions; government motion for stay; government motion for mandamus Matte…

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Albert Einstein Explained for Kids | History Ignited Podcast 3:49

24d ago3:49

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Albert Einstein was more than just wild hair and funny photos—he was one of the greatest scientists in history! In this fun, kid-friendly episode of History Ignited, we explore the genius behind the theory of relativity, his famous equation E=mc², and why Billy Joel included him in the song “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Learn how Einstein’s curiosity…

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Ep. 262 - Precedential Decisions from 4/28/2025 - 5/4/2025 (mixed motive Ecuadorian women; M-R-M-S-; indigenous political parties; good moral character; fraud; unarmed assault with intent to rob or steal; ... 29:56

1M ago29:56

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Mayancela Guaman, et. al v. Bondi, No. 24-1295 (1st Cir. Apr. 28, 2025) mixed motive Ecuadorian women; BIA de novo review of nexus; Matter of M-R-M-S-; indigenous political parties; fear of Preside Correa; DHS burden to establish changed country conditions; Ecuador Ibarra v. Bondi, No. 22-1560 (4th Cir. Apr. 29, 2025) good moral character catch-all…

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The Morgawr 44:01

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 117 "The Morgawr" This week we head back across the pond for another Cornish legend which had been sighted many times over the last 100+ years, but never decidedly identified. With so much of the ocean inaccessible by conventional means, it lends itself to stories. When you have an area where so many residents live near,…

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Rock Around the Clock – The Hit That Launched Rock & Roll | History Ignited Podcast for Kids 3:26

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Discover how "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets helped launch rock and roll into the spotlight in 1954! In this kid-friendly episode of History Ignited, our hosts explore how one song got teens dancing, changed the music industry, and earned a place in Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire. 🎸 Plus, birthday shoutouts, fun facts, and…

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Ep. 261 - Precedential Decisions from 4/21/2025 - 4/27/2025 (voluntary departure; service on the weekend; CAT & MS-13; ineffective assistance of counsel motions to reopen; marriage and prima facie showing; ... 54:57

1M ago54:57

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Velázquez v. Bondi, No. 23-929 (U.S. Apr. 22, 2025) voluntary departure; service on the weekend; 60 day departure period; jurisdiction; INA § 242(a)(1); “days”; presumption that Congress legislates in harmony with what came before it Matter of A-A-R-, 29 I&N Dec. 38 (BIA 2025) CAT deferral; former MS-13 members; state exception policy in El Salvado…

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Dr. PA - Lost Children of the Alleghenies 28:43

1M ago28:43

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 116 "Dr. PA - Lost Children of the Alleghenies" The week we do something a little different. Before Mike started the Ghost Furnace, Nic and I had a Pennsylvania centric history/folklore podcast that ran from late 2015 until sometime in 2023. It had a different style and format but many of the topics either informed or wo…

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Dien Bien Phu Falls: The Battle That Changed Vietnam Forever | History Ignited Podcast 3:06

1M ago3:06

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💥 A massive battle in a hidden valley changed the course of history... In this episode of History Ignited, we’re heading back to 1954 Vietnam to uncover the story of Dien Bien Phu—the surprise victory that ended French colonial rule and set the stage for the Vietnam War. 🇻🇳⚔️ 🧠 Learn how the Viet Minh, led by General Vo Nguyen Giap, outsmarted the …

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Ep. 260 - Precedential Decisions from 4/14/2025 - 4/20/2025 (illegal abduction and disappearing of individuals with withholding of removal grant; Executive overreach; facilitate; naturalization during ... 27:42

1M ago27:42

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Abrego Garcia v. Noem, No. 25-1404 (4th Cir. Apr. 17, 2025) illegal abduction and disappearing of individuals with withholding of removal grants based on Executive overreach; facilitate Ebu v. USCIS, No. 24-5431 (6th Cir. Apr. 16, 2025) declaratory relief; naturalization with ongoing removal proceedings; INA § 318; INA § 336(b); legislative history…

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State College Sasquatch 45:21

2M ago45:21

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 115 "State College Sasquatch" This week we look at a recent report of a bigfoot in an unlikely, and familiar location. The area along Spring Creek between State College and Bellefonte is a place we have fished many times over the years. It holds a special place in our hearts. So when we heard someone had recently reporte…

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Ep. 259 - Precedential Decisions from 4/7/2025 - 4/13/2025 (exceptional & extremely unusual hardship; failure to consider psychological report; notice of appeal deadline; former police officers; nexus; ... 44:09

2M ago44:09

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Blanco Contreras v. Bondi, No. 22-1538 (1st Cir. Apr. 9, 2025) exceptional and extremely unusual hardship; Wilkinson; ignoring evidence; failure to consider psychological report Matter of Iskandarani, 29 I&N Dec. 26 (BIA 2025) notice of appeal deadline; oral decision; written decision; 8 C.F.R. § 1003.38(b); law addendum Matter of O-A-R-G-, 29 I&N …

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Confluence 43:55

2M ago43:55

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 114 "Confluence" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look at two seemingly paranormal disappearances, one of Charles Ashmore and David Lang. These stories have all the hallmarks, tropes and clues that lead to conjecture of everything from aliens to other dimensions. As per usual, the thread of truth and clarity that …

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The Mural That Vanished: Diego Rivera, Rockefeller, and the Art That Sparked a Storm 3:35

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In this bonus episode of History Ignited, we revisit the story of Diego Rivera’s controversial mural for Rockefeller Center that never saw the light of day. Why was it destroyed? What role did politics and art play in the fallout? And how did listener Grandpa Jimmy help us get the story right? Send us a text 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱!…

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Ep. 258 - Precedential Decisions from 3/31/2025 - 4/6/2025 (PSG cooperators against MS-13; social distinction & ocular visibility; crime of violence; realistic probability test; naturalization review; ... 42:25

2M ago42:25

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Alvarez Mendoza v. Bondi, No. 24-1112 (1st Cir. Mar. 31, 2025) cooperators against MS-13; Henriquez-Rivas; persecution in the U.S.; Matter of H-L-S-A-; social distinction and ocular visibility; El Salvador United States v. Cervenak, No. 23-3466 (6th Cir. Apr. 2, 2025) (en banc) crime of violence; realistic probability test; robbery in violation of …

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Dacron – The Fabric of a Generation | History Ignited Podcast 4:48

2M ago4:48

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On this episode of History Ignited, we’re unraveling the story behind Dacron—one of the most iconic inventions of the 1950s! 🧵👗 Why did Billy Joel include a fabric in his song “We Didn’t Start the Fire”? Let’s find out! But first—we talk about why learning from history matters more than ever. From standing up for fairness to understanding how techn…

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Webby Nomination & People's Choice Voting 0:52

2M ago0:52

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History Ignited has been nominated for Best Kids and Family Podcast in the 2025 Webby Awards! We are so excited and honored to be recognized—but now we need your help to win the People’s Voice Award! In this special episode, Andrew shares the big news and tells you how to vote. It only takes a minute, and your vote makes a big difference! Vote for …

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Ep. 257 - Precedential Decisions from 3/24/2025 - 3/30/2025 (crime of violence; force through omission; temporary appellate IJs; ultra vires argument; discovery to challenge I-130 denial; INA § 204(c); ... 30:15

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Delligatti v. United States, No. 23-825 (U.S. Mar. 21, 2025) crime of violence; force through omission; New York attempted murder; Castleman; Stokeling; meaning of “use”; limits of Borden; bodily injury; “ordinary meaning” Ayala Chapa v. Bondi, No. 21-60039 (5th Cir. Mar. 24, 2025) temporary appellate IJs; temporary Board member; Santos Zacaria; IN…

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Bedford Springs 48:01

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 113 - "Bedford Springs" As we are coming out of the dregs of winter we, like many of you, are looking to travel. There's lots of different options out there given your preferences, destinations and budget but one thing that'll always float to the top of that priority list is a haunted hotel. Bedford Springs is an sulfer …

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Arturo Toscanini: The Conductor Who Defied Dictators | History Ignited 5:41

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🎶 Arturo Toscanini was more than just a legendary conductor—he was a symbol of artistic integrity and courage! In this episode of History Ignited, we explore how he revolutionized classical music and took a stand against fascism. 🌍✨ 🧐 Why did Billy Joel include Toscanini in "We Didn’t Start the Fire"? 📻 How did he bring classical music into million…

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Ep. 256 - Precedential Decisions from 3/17/2025 - 3/23/2025 (deeming asylum application abandoned for failure to include declaration; point of comparison of CSA and state drug schedule; individualized ... 43:48

2M ago43:48

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Matter of C-A-R-R-, 29 I&N Dec. 13 (BIA 2025) incomplete I-589; deeming asylum application abandoned for failure to include asylum declaration; cocaine admission and good moral character Matter of Dor, 29 I&N Dec. 20 (BIA 2025) point of comparison of CSA and state drug schedule; INA § 237(a)(2)(B)(i); Brown; Mass. Gen. Law Ch. 94C § 32c(a); distrib…

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Important Announcement! 0:53

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Episodes will be published every Tuesday morning, going forward : ) Sponsors and friends of the podcast! Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years. Cerenade "Leader in providing smart, secure, and intuitive cloud-based sol…

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Wildwood Cemetery 47:07

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 112 "Wildwood Cemetery" On this week's episode we head to the center of our commonwealth to Williamsport. To a particular cemetery that has a few intriguing features and stories to match. Apparitions, anomalous lights, restless bodies and ancestral remnants all divided by a line of demarcation that seems to represent the…

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Ep. 255 - Precedential Decisions from 3/10/2025 - 3/16/2025 (alienage by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence; hardship and one-year filing deadline review: satisfaction of Attorney General; asylum ... 50:14

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Rosa v. Bondi, No. 24-1240 (1st Cir. Mar. 14, 2025) DHS burden to prove alienage by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence; Woodby standard Wilkinson v. Att'y Gen. U.S., No. 21-3166 (3d Cir. Mar. 11, 2025) extreme and exceptionally unusual hardship; substantial evidence standard of review; psychological harm without experts Rahman v. Bondi, No…

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Dangers Both Real & Imagined 38:25

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The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 111 "Dangers Both Real & Imagined" In this episode we go down the line to the commonwealth of Kentucky. Under a large steel trestle railroad bridge flows a quiet creek. However, in this secluded location, people from all over gather thanks to an unbelievable story about a monster which supposedly haunted this bri…

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Special Episode - Interview with Rekha and Michael Sharma-Crawford (the Pen & Sword College; trial lawyering in immigration court; personal backgrounds; Laken Riley Act; fighting back against Lozada bar ... 1:12:47

3M ago1:12:47

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Links!!!! Law firm: https://sharma-crawford.com/ The Pen & Sword College: https://bit.ly/3Dq2THh Use Promo Code: ImmReview2025 Formerly The Clinic at Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law Nonprofit: https://thepen-and-swordkc.org/ Rekha's books: https://www.rekhasharmacrawford.com/ Sponsors and friends of the podcast! Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P…

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Ep. 254 - Precedential Decisions from 3/3/2025 - 3/9/2025 (LPR as arriving alien; parole; false testimony & good moral character; arson aggravated felony; politics in Nicaragua; political opinion; opposition ... 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Lau v. Bondi, No. 21-6623 (2d Cir. Mar. 4, 2025) LPR as arriving alien applicant for admission; INA § 101(a)(13)(C)(v); CIMT; Matter of Valenzuela-Felix; parole Penaranda v. Bondi, No. 23-6584 (2d Cir. Mar. 7, 2025) false testimony, good moral character, and INA § 101(f)(6); Loper Bright and star decisis; Matter of Fernandes; timely assertion of cl…

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The Ring in the Basement 53:13

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 110 "The Ring in the Basement" The role video plays in the paranormal hasn't changed much over the years. People generally see what they want, or don't want to see in them. What has changed is the prevalence and quality of cameras in not only our investigations, but our day to day lives. This week we look at three videos…

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Ep. 253 - Precedential Decisions from 2/24/2025 - 3/2/2025 (exceptions to Hague Act adoption; habitual residence; I-130 petition by adoptive parent; crime of violence; threat of sodomy accusation; Virginia ... 23:58

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Xia v. Scott, No. 23-3055 (8th Cir. Feb. 27, 2025) exceptions to Hague Act adoption; habitual residence; I-130 petition by adoptive parent; reasoned consideration by BIA United States v. Parham, No. 23-4249 (4th Cir. Feb. 26, 2025) crime of violence; threat of sodomy accusation; physical force; sentence enhancement; robbery in violation of Va. Code…

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Juan Perón: Argentina’s Most Controversial Leader | History Ignited 3:06

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🇦🇷 Juan Perón—a name that shaped Argentina’s history! From his rise as a military officer to becoming Argentina’s president, his leadership was both transformative and controversial. Learn about his connection with workers, the legacy of Evita, and his dramatic return to power after exile. 🔥 Was Perón a hero for the working class or an authoritaria…

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Building A Better Future & Helping Those in Need with Aleks Mazzeo 41:59

3M ago41:59

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In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Aleks Mazzeo of Mazzeo Construction about the charitable construction they're doing for homeowners in need. We also discuss their future plans to start a construction non-profit called "April's Angels" to help with the housing crisis on Cape Cod. Aleks is genuinely building towards a stronger com…

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