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In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of modern social policy and the challenges faced by welfare social workers in the 21st century. Support local journalism and #ListenLocal https://www.facebook.com/myupg Drawing from stories and inspiration from author and guest Lance Hillsinger we discuss some stories and cases from juvenile court while also shedding light on the vital yet often overl...

Robert got a chance to sit down with fellow AVGeek Matt Adnams who recently completed his airline pilot training and is working a busy but unique schedule flying passengers around rural cities in America’s west. Do you sit in front or the back of most planes? Check out more related content at https://www.facebook.com/myupg We talk about some parallels between other career/training/education paths...

Wes formerly of The Gay Life of a Country Boy gets back in the podcast world to discuss the news of the week including Harvard, the recent president's short tenure there Liberal elites vs. deplorable Republicans Epstein Follower feedback A pirate or a Texas Republican congressman who has toilet dad jokes? How younger folks view the world today

Recorded 1/5/2024 THIS WEEK'S DEALS Casino offers: "fun" with tier match, possibly related to MGM/Marriott partnership Carnival Family Feud game on board for $369+ Use Chase/Amex offers to save more: Air Canada, ITA Air, more Recheck booked trips for savings UPGRADE FUND https://www.patreon.com/PeachNews Coffee/pint glass merch New idea in the works for 2024 too FEEDBACK to robert@pe...

Recorded 1/5/2024 NEWS Live reddit thread of attempted landing/diversion ATL off airport parking cost skyrocketed for holidays AA pulls out of Austin, TX, DL moves in Reminder: Don't leave miles on the table WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Went west for Christmas San Antonio January March 21 Celebrity Silhouette casino offer, locked in Ireland August 2024, likely use JetBlue mint upgrade cer...

Recorded 12/13/2023 NEWS Tips to clear customs, security faster this holiday season Longtime BA flight attendant who also worked on Concorde podcast Satire: DL's new premium comfort posh plus cloud view Don't cook things in the aircraft lavatory, be mindful of what your food smells like Reminder: Don't leave miles on the table WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Going west for Christmas,...

Recorded 12/4/2023 NEWS Inconsistent domestic first class experiences, DL does not operate A321 with lie flat seats US Air's A330-300 retro lie flat business class seats ExpressJet returns with one charter 777 Georgia Natural Gas: no more monthly Skymiles next year Reminder: Don't leave miles on the table WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Boston work trip, DL same day change experiences, d...

Recorded 11/22/2023 NEWS Discussed recently: now that many tickets don’t have change fees anymore is booking/cancelling too often a security or customer service issue? Why wait on Uber/Lyft? Remember there's usually a Taxi line with flat rate fares to/from the airport Confusion on why the Dominican dog got lost at ATL Other international airline cards many Americans probably haven’t heard of M...

Recorded 11/13/2023 NEWS Gospel Singer Performs On Flight, Argues With Crew, but if VIP child probably allowed "If she wants to sing and dance, she needs to fly Southwest" New Delta MQD Thresholds, where's Tom Brady? Hezarfen Flight Experience Reminder: Don't leave miles on the table WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Boston work trip, changed flights Going west for Christmas San...

Ben Hamilton from his Chasing History Project joins Robert to discuss his travels and his attempt to record history through his eyes. We get in to all sorts of topics like education, critical thinking, was the civil war the worst thing the American Experiment has overcome, if a prayer rug and/or mental illness has anything to do with this and more. We also delve in to the recent election and discu...

Ben Hamilton from his Chasing History Project joins Robert to discuss his travels and his attempt to record history through his eyes. We get in to all sorts of topics like education, critical thinking, was the civil war the worst thing the American Experiment has overcome, if a prayer rug and/or mental illness has anything to do with this and more. We also delve in to the recent election and discu...

Thank you to Michael, a volunteer at the Computer Museum of America , for taking a few minutes to share what he loves about it Video Recorded 11/4/2023

Recorded 11/3/2023 My busy week got away from me and I didn't get a chance to put a full episode together but check this short audio episode from the road the other day. UPGRADE FUND https://www.patreon.com/PeachNews FEEDBACK to robert@peachnews.co

Recorded 10/25/2023 NEWS New Delta MQD Thresholds, calculator https://www.delta.com/us/en/skymiles/medallion-program/2024-program-updates Loyalty perks, not just an issue for the airlines ATL: 3,000 parking spaces less Don't leave miles on the table DEA agents searching passengers at the airport, taking money WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Cabin weekend in Ellijay, Murphy casino packed Bost...

Recorded 10/16/2023 NEWS All kinds of updates from Southwest, $100 eCredit on Delta 50k round trip LAX to AKL The Business First Class Experience on the fastest way from London Heathrow to downtown London along with free upgrade options Briggs too husky to fly Pilots sued for quitting at Southern Airways Express WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Cabin weekend in Ellijay Boston work trip Cruise/all...

Recorded 10/6/2023 NEWS Testing the waters: JetBlue Mosaic, upgrade certificates (can be used with flights booked with points), credit card Why Delta pivoted SAS bailing from Star Alliance for SkyTeam ATL exploded with travelers for 3+ day holiday weekend today, parking issues? ATL 5K is set for Saturday, Oct. 14 WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Cabin weekend in Ellijay Boston work trip, saved fl...

Recorded 9/30/2023 NEWS Delta Air Lines to Roll Back Changes to Frequent Flyer Loyalty Program Where's Tom Brady? Partner medallion qualification cuts Test other waters: Alaska, JetBlue Congress: protect our points Let's remember Dodd-Frank WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING Cabin weekend in Ellijay Boston work trip Cruise/all inclusive for Christmas         San Antonio January Ireland Augu...

Episode 1 Part 2: Delta! Delta! Delta! Recorded 9/22/2023 NEWS Later Delta will cut the Sky Club lines (again)             Non-rev access Travel boom not enough to drive profits at US budget airlines Frontier, Spirit https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/travel-boom-not-enough-drive-profits-us-budget-airlines-frontier-spirit-2023-09-21/ WHERE I'VE BEEN/I'M GOING             Ce...

Episode 1 Part 1: Delta! Delta! Delta! Recorded 9/22/2023 NEWS Delta hires Tom Brady to help cull the medallions!             "Why give your 'best' product away for free?"             "AMEX and Delta created a 3 headed monster"             "Is Delta a Premium airline"                   What exactly to do prioritize out of an airline?                   Inconsis...

Stephen Owens from the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute https://gbpi.org joins me to talk about school vouchers: what Georgia currently has and what some elected officials want to do with them. I think you will be surprised what we discuss, especially if you are a parent or grandparent. We also touch on tax breaks to the film industry and other recent large tax incentives while another tax re...

The Visibility Club brings Gwinnett Pride back to Thrasher Park June 10, 2023 at noon Rolando Guzman joins Robert to share more stories about the history of Gwinnett Pride and what to expect this year. Confirmed talent Debra Lynn Rodriguez Allan Garcia E-Jay Mills Robin Shakedown For more information, check out www.gwinnettpride.org and www.visibilityclub.org Listener Supported https://www.peach.d...

Stephen Owens from the Georgia Budget & Policy Institute https://gbpi.org joins me to talk about school vouchers: what Georgia currently has and what some elected officials want to do with them. I think you will be surprised what we discuss, especially if you are a parent or grandparent. We also touch on tax breaks to the film industry and other recent large tax incentives while another tax re...

New author Peter Leahy is on to discuss his recent move and book project.  Of course we'll mix some politics in as well. Listener supported https://www.peach.deals/sponsors

Kyle Roedler from the Parent Safety Alliance joins Robert to share some of his group's ideas, some of which were very new to me.  For example Social media screening for minors and possible offenders Home schooling is not an option for those afraid of school violence How to engage with elected officials in the current political climate Listener Supported https://www.peach.deals/sponsors

Ethan Chorin is a former US diplomat, political analyst, author, and environmental entrepreneur. From 2004 to 2006, he was one of a handful of US diplomats posted to Libya. Six years later, as codirector of an NGO, he became a witness to the Benghazi attack and its aftermath. We talk about the lead up to the conditions of the Benghazi attack ten years ago from a diplomat's point of view. A widely...