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In this episode, we look at the recent discovery of Nejwa Ali, an agent of the PLO possibly hidden within the Department of Homeland Security. Her use of The First Amendment is actually what got her in trouble! But it was the media that also made mistakes. A simple look into her work history reveals that the "Biden DHS" employee is, for what it's worth, actually a "Trump DHS" employee. As so often is the case, Senator Josh Hawley is on top of things. Sort of....
Special Thanks, to a fellow former coworker, Paul Eckloff, now the Senior Director of Public Relations for Lexus Nexus, for sharing this story on via LinkedIn.
0:00 Rock Anthem 1:11 Thanks, Paul! 2:50 Meet Nejwa Ali 4:10 Who's To Blame? 4:45 Sen. Josh Hawley 6:25 Her Actual Posts 6:56 "Biden DHS Official" ...Oops! 7:46 From Yergz 10:48 Show Notes!
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Continuing with our series on Fact Checking, we take a look at the Ad Fontes Media Bias Chart. This chart is an essential starting point to determine the reliability of media and broadcast sources.
Here, we'll look at Rachel Maddow, Dan Bongino, The Reading Eagle, The Pottstown Mercury, The Morning Call and NPR.

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In this VERY quick episode, I give an update on what I've been doing for the past FOUR WEEKS! AND the announcement of ANOTHER live show on Yergz Radio! Join one of our upcoming guests, David Beckemeyer, from Outrage Overload, and his wife, Lisa, this coming Sunday for This Week in Outrage, on Yergz Radio! And get ready for a busy week as we STILL go Up The Middle!

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This episode is a quick intro to the already 2.0 version of our brand new website, Yergz.com ! Yergz takes you on an overall tour of the website, plus highlights the two new features that make it 2.0; the "Ticker," and "Show Notes." Then, it's off to see (and hear) Yergz Radio! 24/7 of the most positive podcasts that support The Yerger Group brand! Now available on internet radio! Simply click on the "Up The Middle" tab at Yergz.com, or go to Live365.com and search "Yergz"!

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This impromptu episode hit us this morning when we checked our social media and learned that a broadcasting icon would be 105 years old, today, on Labor Day. Enjoy this tribute to the late Paul Harvey, as Yergz tells you about Paul's early life, then, after a commercial break, tells you "the rest of the story..." Good Day!

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Season Two! We're off! Let's get started with Yergz Radio! Up The Middle, plus three more podcasts, is partnered with Live365.com and is on the air!
Yergz.com is also the most robust website that Yergz has developed. We are happy with Yergz.com and you will be, too!
The Doggy Traders returns this fall! We're still on YouTube, but if you don't find it, TDT is ALSO on Yergz.com!
As if that ain't enough, Yergz is now co-hosting a THIRD podcast with one of his junior high English teachers, "Mrs Stahl." Jane Stahl, host of "B Inspired Podcast," was a guest on a friend's podcast, "The Back Room Show," by Gary Williams. Since then, Jane and Yergz reconnected. Yergz has been on "B Inspired," and now also writes for "The Boyertown Area Expression." Together, Jane and Yergz will be co-hosting "Both Side Now," starting in September.
Both Sides Now, a song by Joni Mitchell, and portrayed in the movie "Steve Jobs," is a song about duality, and now the title of the podcast co-hosted by Yergz and Jane! Recording in audio-only starting this month and launching on the 12th of this month!
Check out our Kickstarter! Yergz Radio and TalkTV24 help other podcasters get the exposure that they deserve. Jane's first podcast, B Inspired, as well as Two Dads and Outrage Overload are two additional podcasts that are so fitting as partners in The Yerger Group and Yergz Radio! Some of these talking heads, out there, give you what you want. Daddy Yergz gives you what you need! And these podcasts fit the bill!
Every weeknight is Yergz Today, a summary of the days events and the smart ass commentary of Yergz!
The talks with The Boston Globe could not be going any better! We have every reason to believe that Up The Middle rests appropriately on "the short list" for the final placement with The Globe, as they develop their online brand.
With more episodes later this week, we've successfully launched Season Two of Up The Middle!

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Just a quick recap of Season 1, before I take a week "off" and prep for Season 2, right after Labor Day.
Plus, in this episode, we make a special announcement for Season 2!
No chapters. Give the whole thing a listen! https://www.facebook.com/briangoldthorpe1 https://www.youtube.com/@TheBackRoomChannel/about https://www.facebook.com/jane.stahl.96 https://boyertownareaexpression.town.news/ https://www.facebook.com/susy.yerger https://www.facebook.com/irvin.yerger


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Yergz begins talking about Moms for Liberty, by first congratulating the audience for taking the initiative to educate themselves on extremism. He then goes on to tell you about his background, starting at Penn State University, bodyguard school, police academy in Reading, PA, and ultimately the US Secret Service at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), the Rowley Training Center in Beltsville, MD and his credentials identifying him as a Special Agent.
Next, Yergz tells you about how Extremist Groups operate. They are clandestine organizations and don't openly tell you about their discriminatory policies and practices. Many of the members and political candidates are of a fascist mindset and don't even know it! The methodology and intentions are exactly like famous fascist leaders, such as Hitler, right down to banning books and "maintaining freedom."
Parents for Pride is a counter-organization that has not yet been labeled as a similar type of organization. Point being: You, as a viewer, are not the only one resisting the efforts of Moms for Liberty.
Moms for Liberty is a conservative Political Action Committee (PAC), that advocates against school curriculums that mention LGBTQ Rights, Race and Ethnicity, Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Discrimination.
Chapters have also campaigned to ban books, especially those discussing gender and sexuality. Founded in 2021, in Florida, by ousted school board members, to campaign against COVID-19 protection measures, causing Florida to actually be not only a political hotbed, but literally a viral one.
Moms for Liberty is very influential and entrenched in the Republican Party. The group has been endorsed by then President Donald Trump, and has moved on to endorse political candidates themselves, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Though Moms for Liberty claims to only "support" political candidates, the money spent on such "support" would easily be considered and actual endorsement by any reasonable person.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has labeled Moms for Liberty as a "Hate Group." The SPLC has accused the Moms for Liberty of advocating for anti-inclusive activities and book bans, though this is denied by Moms for Liberty. Some of the key beliefs are Parental Control. Moms for Liberty is against Critical Race Theory, a 40 year old educational theory. Moms for Liberty is against having books that show gender and sexuality, and COVID-19 protections.
Moms for Liberty influences school boards by organizing and training parents for attending school board meetings, develop speaking skills, and to learn the political process. But what is not told, is how Moms for Liberty also pushes on these parents the Moms for Liberty agenda. What appears to be nice, turns out to be otherwise. Moms for Liberty campaigns for some, and against other school board candidates. While they claim to simply "support" candidates, professionally done flyers are done, by Moms for Liberty, "supporting" specific candidates. This is an ENDORSEMENT. And as such, their "support" is misleading. They also work to defeat candidates that are not aligned with the Moms for Liberty agenda. Again, further "supporting" the pro-Moms for Liberty candidates.
Moms for Liberty has also filed lawsuits against school districts in several states over the above issues. They lobby state and federal law makers to pass legislation that is aligned with the Moms for Liberty agenda. Moms for Liberty is also active on Facebook, Twitter and InstaGram. They are active in several states with their activities.
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CITATIONS: https://www.npr.org/2023/06/07/1180486760/splc-moms-for-liberty-extremist-group
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/4086179-six-reasons-why-moms-for-liberty-is-an-extremist-organization/
https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/moms-liberty
https://boyertownareaexpression.town.news/
https://open.spotify.com/show/0kUvHO0JuvSO2VQCrQh5Lj?si=cb90a4d3c63d4b36




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In this episode we discuss the article found in the Washington Blade, DC's LGBT newspaper and website, written by a former acquaintance (at best) named Peter Rosenstein. The article, "Say No to DC Ranked Choice Voting, Open Primaries," is his Op-Ed on why HE wants you to vote "No" on both measures - with no sound reason provided....

0:00 On to the Radio! 2:20 Peter Says "Say No" 7:00 Peter and I Chat 11:50 Stats 16:55 Out Takes
Citations: https://www.washingtonblade.com/2023/08/03/opinion-ranked-choice-voting-open-primaries/
https://www.realclearpolicy.com/articles/2023/04/21/five_facts_about_independent_voters_895109.html
https://theconversation.com/independent-voters-can-be-decisive-in-elections-but-theyre-pretty-unpredictable-not-shadow-partisans-196618

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In Part 2 we continue the interview of Cory Allen, and his book, BREAKING FREE We continue with Cory's Coming Out Story while protecting the Obamas, but continue, away from the comfort and inclusivity, into the discriminatory side, and how best to move on, without jamming anyone up. We then move into next projects, and how BREAKING FREE is the textbook for new gays in the Law Enforcement Community. Yergz closes with star struck moments from both careers, including dinners with kings, Sir Richard Branson's island, Saturday Night Live, the Grammy's, Lady Gaga, Anderson Cooper, and more! Finally, Yergz wraps up with instructions for you on how you can score a copy of BREAKING FREE! 0:00 Go Your Own Way! 0:29 Coming Out with the Obamas 1:50 The "Out"ward Slide 5:50 Moving On 6:43 Up Next: CoryAllenBooks.com 8:30 Textbook Gay 9:53 Our Start Struck Moments 14:00 Breaking Free

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