Stories from Real Life

In this clip from the December 10, 2024, episode of Stories from Real Life, former U.S. diplomat Tom Logan shares his grave concerns about Tulsi Gabbard and Trump's other nominees from the perspective of a consultant in Asia.

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This week, Leigh-Anne (Edwards) Clabby takes the helm as our guest host, diving deep with none other than her dad, Melvin E. Edwards, host of "Stories from Real Life!" She’s on a mission to uncover juicy tales from his childhood, his superhero inspirations, and what legacy he thinks he’s leaving behind. Tune in for this heartwarming family chat and spill the beans on what else you’re dying to ask Melvin!

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Tune into Stories from Real Life every Tuesday morning. It'll be here whatever time you wake up!

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Houston attorney and former TV sportscaster Drew Shirley admits he voted for Donald Trump in this year's election, despite feeling embarrassed by his belief that Trump is a "clown." He's ready to share why he chose the eventual 2024 winner, having not supported Trump in 2016 or 2020, and he requests an open mind before passing judgment.

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Kristen Adele Calhoun is a writer, actress, and college professor, who also happens to be a cousin of this podcast's host. They are here to discuss the daunting challenge of uncovering their family's history as the descendants of enslaved Americans, and the enduring legacy of Isaac and Elvira Bladen - enslaved residents of the Republic of Texas.

http://www.kristenadelecalhoun.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-Texans-Slavery-Personal-Generations/dp/B08NS65Q2N#customerReviews

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Exit polls show that 81% of White Evangelicals voted for Donald Trump in this year, compared to 14% of Black Evangelicals. Guest “Bonhoeffer’s Child” tries to make sense of this moment in American and church history in this week's extended episode that will leave you speechless.

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Casey Jakubowski Ph.D. founded DragonTamer.us to help people and teams move from okay to outstanding! After 20 years in education, team building, and improvement processes, Casey is an advocate for the underdog, the bullied, and the discouraged. He has written six books on citizen engagement, overcoming bullying, and improving American schools.
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Nate Belcik, a Texas high school history teacher, embodies a calm demeanor during the weekdays and transforms into a U2 superfan on weekends. Despite being in his 20s, Nate has attended their concerts 18 times, which includes witnessing six performances during U2's recent Las Vegas residency.

What is it like camping in line for 2-3 days before each show or driving from Phoenix to San Diego for shows on back-to-back nights? Nate knows!

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Michael Alcazar's journey to becoming a New York City detective is a testament to the unexpected paths life can take. Despite never intending to join the police force, he dedicated 30 years of his life to the NYPD, where he encountered moments of profound courage and resilience. One such moment was on September 11, 2001, a day that forever changed the world.

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Our guest this week is Trevor P. Wardlaw, a descendant of Elder John Parker, a victim of the 1836 Fort Parker massacre in Limestone County, Texas, and a cousin to Quanah Parker, the "Last Comanche Chief." Born in Waco, Texas, Wardlaw spent much of his childhood in South Bend, Indiana, and New York City.

He is an 8th generation Texan and a lifetime member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Let's find out about Trevor's historic roots and other things that make up the Parker and Wardlaw story.

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