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Radiant Mobile, a Christian wireless carrier built to help families block harmful content, including pornography, at the network level before it reaches a child’s device. For parents worried about early exposure to pornography, depression, body dysmorphia, and even suicide, that makes this a timely and useful conversation.Radiant gives subscribers optional controls; it does not impose one standard on every user. And just to clarify one point that has been misstated in some coverage, Radiant does not block LGBT or trans content by default. James Lott Jr talks with Founders Paul Fisher and Chris Klimis.  www.radiantmobile.com

Luke McDonough is a Minneapolis-based real estate professional and co-founder of Harvest, a private real estate investment community for accredited investors. A Twin Cities native with a background in advertising and acting, Luke returned to Minneapolis and built a career in urban real estate. He serves as Director of Multifamily Leasing at DRG, overseeing luxury apartment leasing in Minneapolis. With nearly a decade of real estate experience, he co-founded Harvest with Kyle Peters to give investors access to vetted real estate opportunities, community, and education. www.joinharvest.co

Kyle Peters is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Harvest, a private real-estate investment community he created with Luke McDonough. Harvest is designed for accredited investors who want access to vetted real-estate opportunities without becoming traditional landlords. Peters says the community reviews hundreds of potential deals and selects a small number it believes are worth presenting to members, with some investments accessible starting around $10,000. Before launching Harvest, Peters worked extensively in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, including three years at Jack Link's, where he led a portfolio of brands and helped launch new products. He is also an angel investor, founder of Roadtrip Ventures, and serves on the board of Naturally Minnesota.

Kyle Peters is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Harvest, a private real-estate investment community created to give accredited investors greater access to vetted real-estate opportunities. With a background in consumer brands, angel investing, and business development, Kyle brings an entrepreneur's perspective to investing, community building, and creating new paths to wealth through real estate. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecpeters/

My first in person meet up with Red Velvet (Evan Moore, The Diner Podcast) in Terre Haute Indiana. We have an impromptu chat in his wife's store, Ever Haute Co.

The Soldier That Left: The Untold Story of Loose Change is a raw and unflinching memoir by Korey Rowe, tracing his journey from soldier to fugitive to unlikely producer of one of the most controversial documentaries of all time. Beginning with his enlistment just before 9/11, Rowe recounts two brutal combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he witnessed the violence, futility, and corruption of America's wars. Disillusioned by lies about weapons of mass destruction and trapped by a stop-loss order, Rowe faced a moral crossroads. Rather than return to Iraq, he chose desertion-a decision that branded him for life but preserved his conscience. On the run, Rowe reunited with his best friend Dylan Avery, who had been developing a film questioning the official story of 9/11. What began as a creative experiment evolved into Loose Change, a low-budget internet documentary that exploded into a global phenomenon. Hailed by Vanity Fair as "the first internet blockbuster," the film spread virally through torrents, DVDs, and early video-sharing sites, igniting the 9/11 Truth Movement and forcing millions to question government narratives. Rowe's memoir intertwines the behind-the-scenes story of Loose Change with his own battles-against the U.S. Army, addiction, media backlash, and his search for identity beyond the uniform. It is a story of dissent, friendship, and survival at the dawn of the digital age. Ultimately, Rowe reflects on the cost of speaking out, the burden of notoriety, and how a film made by a handful of young outsiders altered the conversation about truth, power, and history in the 21st century. Out August 31st

With 29 years as a CEO, Barry has learned a lot about successful teamwork, management, negotiation, leadership, and influence. He is an award-winning author, who tracks trends and new ideas to work better, together. His award-winning book, CONNECT! How to quickly collaborate for success in business and life, divulges the secrets to developing great company culture and engaging teams. There is power in sharing our personal stories as a means of connection. From his work with the U.S. Peace Corps in Guatemala to his leadership of associations, businesses, government, and non-profits, Barry has strived to solve the issues of communication stagnation, siloed information, and unfounded assumptions, to help his colleagues better relate to one another and create highly impactful organizations. With a vast depth and breadth of experience, Barry helps individuals and organizations accomplish their goals. While there’s no precise formula for leadership and success, effective people. barrymoline.com and organizations take similar actions that position themselves for opportunity. Barry is eager to share the keys and secrets that will lead to your success. barrymoline.com

James Lott Jr continues to search for meaningful connection!

Mark Tevis is the EVP of Sales & Partnerships at Revry, the LGBTQ+ streaming platform, where he helps grow advertising, brand partnerships, and revenue opportunities across Revry and its ad exchange, PrismRiot. He joined Revry in 2023 after leadership roles in media and publishing, including serving as Chief Revenue Officer at ENTtech Media Group/PAPER. Tevis is known for his work connecting brands with LGBTQ+ audiences and advancing inclusive media representation through streaming and connected TV.

Randy Oglesby is a veteran American actor known for his wide-ranging work in television, film, and science fiction. A Memphis native with classical theatre training, he has built a long career as a versatile character actor, especially recognized for his recurring role as Degra on Star Trek: Enterprise and his multiple appearances throughout the Star Trek franchise.

His career also includes appearances in projects such as Independence Day, Angel, Sharp Objects, Godless, For All Mankind, and many episodic television dramas.Randy Oglesby is a veteran American actor known for his wide-ranging work in television, film, and science fiction. A Memphis native with classical theatre training, he has built a long career as a versatile character actor, especially recognized for his recurring role as Degra on Star Trek: Enterprise and his multiple appearances throughout the Star Trek franchise.

His latest film is Pancake Man.

Bron Theron is a California-based filmmaker, writer, director, producer, and mural artist. Through his company White Ninja Productions, he has created award-winning independent films including Half Dead Fred, Pancake Man, and Fear Anonymous. Originally emerging from the graffiti art scene, Theron combines his visual arts background with a passion for storytelling, crafting unique films that span comedy, horror, and paranormal genres.Instagram: @whiteninjaproductions

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At 29, singer-songwriter and pianist Jason Bembry is carving out a distinct lane by blending classical training with modern pop production. His sound moves from stripped-back piano ballads to layered, cinematic tracks with guitars, strings, and electronic elements, all grounded in deeply personal storytelling.In 2025, Jason released music monthly, giving listeners a real-time look at his evolution as an artist and establishing himself as a genre-crossing voice with both artistic depth and commercial appeal. You can listen to his latest track, “Frozen Hearts,” here: https://www.jasonbembry.com/musicYou can watch “Maybe I’ll” official video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/k6Qbn9NRXe8More on Jason: www.JasonBembry.com