In this excerpt from American Recovery, interventionist Chris Howard entered recovery expecting it to be only a temporary “tune-up” before returning to his old life. Here he explains to host, Aaron Prager what finally changed his direction and why a genuine spiritual experience is often a gradual personality transformation—not a sudden flash of divine light. To hear more check out the full episode here https://l.prageru.com/4gbb7Cb Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow Chris Howard: Tiktok (realchrishoward) Instagram (real_chrishoward) Follow Aaron Prager: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theaaronprager/) X …
AI:In this segment from American Recovery, interventionist Chris Howard discusses his journey through sobriety and the misconceptions surrounding addiction treatment. Initially viewing recovery as a mere temporary fix rather than a permanent lifestyle change, Howard explains that true transformation stems from gradual personality shifts and spiritual engagement rather than sudden miracles. His account highlights the necessity of personal accountability and provides insight into how addressing underlying issues like generational trauma and behavioral patterns is essential for long-term success in overcoming substance abuse.Open
AI:Senator Elizabeth Warren is attempting to block a fintech lender from obtaining a banking charter, marking her latest effort to obstruct financial innovation and expand regulatory control. This move follows recent Treasury Department decisions to grant charters to entities like the Trump family-owned crypto firm Witkoff, signaling an ongoing battle between traditionalist political operatives and the evolving landscape of modern finance.Open
An El Niño weather pattern is expected to limit activity into the fall, providing a stabilizing force.
AI:While Tropical Storm Lala has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane battering Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain and dangerous winds, the Atlantic hurricane season currently remains uncharacteristically calm due to an El Niño weather pattern that is expected to limit storm activity through the fall.Open
The Democratic National Committee approved competing measures to both abolish and reform ICE at its summer gathering in Austin, Texas, a split that laid bare the party's inability to settle on an immigration message even as midterm elections approach. DNC members voted Saturday on two separate, non-binding resolutions addressing the future of U.S. Immigration and […] The post Democrats pass dueling resolutions to abolish and reform ICE at DNC summer meeting appeared first on American Almanac .
The Democratic National Committee approved competing measures to both abolish and reform ICE at its summer gathering in Austin, Texas, a split that laid bare the party's inability to settle on an immigration message even as midterm elections approach. DNC members voted Saturday on two separate, non-binding resolutions addressing the future of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. One called for "concrete reforms" of the agency. The other called for abolishing it entirely. Both passed. Neither sets the party's official platform, which will be determined at the 2028 convention, but the dueling outcomes put the party's internal fracture on full display. The abolition resolution goes further than a symbolic statement. It calls for…Open
AI:At its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, the Democratic National Committee exposed deep internal fractures by passing two contradictory non-binding resolutions regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). One resolution calls for "concrete reforms" to the agency, while a second, more radical measure seeks to abolish ICE entirely, defund Department of Homeland Security operations, and shut down detention facilities. This decision highlights the party's inability to establish a unified immigration message as midterm elections approach, leaving candidates caught between satisfying the activist base—which increasingly favors the socialist-leaning "abolish" platform—and appealing to moderate voters who prioritize border security.…Open
Hundreds of migrants charged toward Spain's African enclave of Ceuta in a coordinated border rush organized through social media, just two weeks after a mass crossing that put more than 72,000 people over the line and left over 100 dead. Moroccan security forces arrested at least 300 people on their side of the border during […] The post Hundreds of migrants rush Spain's Ceuta border in second mass crossing attempt fueled by false online rumors appeared first on American Almanac .
Hundreds of migrants charged toward Spain's African enclave of Ceuta in a coordinated border rush organized through social media, just two weeks after a mass crossing that put more than 72,000 people over the line and left over 100 dead. Moroccan security forces arrested at least 300 people on their side of the border during the attempt, The Sun reported , citing the Moroccan outlet Le360. Footage showed large groups of men advancing through hills, towns, and mountainous terrain near Ceuta, pressing toward the fence line where Spanish soldiers, Civil Guard officers, riot police, and border agents stood waiting. Spain had prepared for the surge. The government deployed 500 additional Civil Guard officers to reinforce the 1,100 already…Open
AI:Hundreds of migrants launched a second coordinated rush against Spain's Ceuta border, an African enclave targeted by mass mobilization efforts organized through social media. This attempt follows a devastating surge on July 30 where over 72,000 people breached the frontier, resulting in at least 100 deaths and proving that anonymous online rumors can weaponize crowds to overwhelm sovereign territory. Despite Spain deploying an increased force of 1,600 officers equipped with water cannons, stun grenades, and tear gas, and Morocco arresting at least 300 individuals during this latest attempt, the recurring nature of these breaches highlights a massive enforcement gap where even serious criminal activity results in mere deportation rather…Open
DNC Chairman Ken Martin went on MS NOW to dismiss reports of staff paranoia, a phone-throwing incident, and financial disarray at party headquarters, only to face pointed skepticism from the show's own anchors. Martin sat for the Saturday interview as pressure mounted from multiple directions: The New York Times had reported that he threw a […] The post Ken Martin denies DNC workplace chaos on air — but the hosts weren't buying it appeared first on American Almanac .
DNC Chairman Ken Martin went on MS NOW to dismiss reports of staff paranoia, a phone-throwing incident, and financial disarray at party headquarters, only to face pointed skepticism from the show's own anchors. Martin sat for the Saturday interview as pressure mounted from multiple directions: The New York Times had reported that he threw a phone at a staffer's desk while reprimanding the aide, an account that prompted a formal HR complaint. NOTUS separately reported that the phone did not strike the aide but left several staffers shaken. Martin apologized to the aide during an HR meeting the following business day, Fox News Digital reported . On air, Martin flatly denied the reporting was accurate. But the co-hosts did not let it rest. …Open
AI:DNC Chairman Ken Martin faced intense skepticism from MS NOW hosts after attempting to dismiss reports of workplace chaos, including allegations of him throwing a phone at a staffer's desk and creating an environment of paranoia through profanity-laced confrontations regarding internal leaks. The organizational dysfunction is further highlighted by the DNC's dire financial situation, characterized by $18.5 million in debt and a strategic decision to mortgage its own headquarters—a stark contrast to the Republican National Committee's massive cash reserves. As Martin attempts to deflect claims of leadership failure, high-profile Democrats including David Hogg and Rep. Sam Liccardo have called for his resignation, citing both his inability…Open
A wave of far-left Democratic candidates has seized Senate nominations in Michigan and Minnesota and nearly captured a gubernatorial nod in Wisconsin, forcing a party establishment that spent tens of millions trying to stop them to now rally behind nominees it openly opposed. Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director with no prior federal […] The post Insurgent left-wing Democrats capture key primaries, rattling the party establishment appeared first on American Almanac .
A wave of far-left Democratic candidates has seized Senate nominations in Michigan and Minnesota and nearly captured a gubernatorial nod in Wisconsin, forcing a party establishment that spent tens of millions trying to stop them to now rally behind nominees it openly opposed. Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County health director with no prior federal office, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite being vastly outspent. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan crushed Rep. Angie Craig by 20 percentage points in the August 11 DFL Senate primary. And in Wisconsin, state Rep. Francesca Hong, a card-carrying member of the Democratic Socialists of America, lost the gubernatorial nomination to Milwaukee County…Open
AI:A wave of far-left insurgent Democrats has successfully seized key Senate and gubernatorial nominations across critical swing states, leaving the Democratic Party establishment reeling after spending tens of millions to stop them. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed secured a massive upset in the most expensive Senate primary in history by defeating Rep. Haley Stevens, buoyed by endorsements from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and leveraging intense opposition to U.S. support for Israel. Similarly, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan achieved a landslide 20-point victory in the Minnesota Senate primary, while DSA member Francesca Hong nearly captured the Wisconsin gubernatorial nomination, falling short by less than one percent. These victories…Open
A wildfire burning roughly 30 square kilometers in eastern Belgium has become the country's largest on record, forcing some 600 residents from their homes and drawing emergency crews from across Europe. The fire tore through the High Fens nature reserve in Liège province, near the German border, burning more than twice the area of a […] The post Belgium's worst wildfire on record forces hundreds to flee as blaze scorches High Fens nature reserve appeared first on American Almanac .
A wildfire burning roughly 30 square kilometers in eastern Belgium has become the country's largest on record, forcing some 600 residents from their homes and drawing emergency crews from across Europe. The fire tore through the High Fens nature reserve in Liège province, near the German border, burning more than twice the area of a 2011 blaze that had held Belgium's previous record. By Sunday morning, more than 250 emergency personnel, including over 100 Belgian and German firefighters, police, military officers, and civil protection staff, were on the ground trying to hold the line against a fire that officials said was still spreading through terrain almost impossible to reach. Liège provincial governor Hervé Jamar confirmed the…Open
AI:Belgium is currently battling its largest wildfire on record as a massive blaze scorches the High Fens nature reserve in Liège province, consuming approximately 30 square kilometers of land. The fire has forced roughly 600 residents and tourists to evacuate from municipalities like Waimes and Bütgenbach due to heavy smoke and shifting winds. Because the fire is burning through dry peat bogs and heathland, it is resisting standard containment tactics and threatening residential zones near the German border. The disaster has triggered an international emergency response under the EU's civil protection mechanism, with water-bombing aircraft and crews arriving from Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Germany to support Belgian…Open
A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during […] The post Victim of Manhattan synagogue attack responds defiantly after assailant screams antisemitic slurs during Shabbat service appeared first on American Almanac .
A 63-year-old congregant at one of New York City's most prominent synagogues posted photos of her bloodied face and a defiant message hours after a man allegedly attacked her during Friday night prayers, and Israel's consul general laid blame squarely on Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Michele Anenberg-Poma, a former Disney creative marketing executive, was struck during Shabbat services at Central Synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side after a 46-year-old Bronx man allegedly stormed toward the front of the sanctuary, shouted "F, k the Jews," called worshippers "swine," and broke two religious candles valued at $20,000. Larry Montes also allegedly headbutted and spat on a 65-year-old security guard before being taken into custody by an NYPD…Open
AI:A 63-year-old congregant, Michele Anenberg-Poma, was violently assaulted during Shabbat services at Manhattan's Central Synagogue by Larry Montes, a man with a lengthy criminal history of violence and theft. During the attack, Montes allegedly shouted antisemitic slurs, including "F*** the Jews," destroyed $20,000 worth of religious candles, and headbutted a security guard. Despite the gravity of these hate crimes, a judge set Montes's bail at only $10,000, significantly lower than what prosecutors requested. Amidst rising antisemitism in New York City, Israel's consul general has blamed Mayor Zohran Mamdani for creating a climate that emboldens such attackers through his rhetoric. Even as the attack unfolded, progressive associates…Open
Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at […] The post M&M's and Joe Gibbs Racing will honor Kyle Busch with tribute car at Bristol Night Race appeared first on American Almanac .
Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are bringing back the iconic M&M's paint scheme for one final run at Bristol Motor Speedway, a tribute to the late Kyle Busch that left his widow, Samantha, fighting back tears as she announced the September 19 event. Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car under the lights at the Bristol Night Race wearing a special M&M's livery filled with moments from Busch's career. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died in May at age 41 after a sudden bout of pneumonia that developed into sepsis. Bristol was the track where he built some of his most dominant stretches, 22 wins at the half-mile oval, eight of them in the Cup Series. The tribute reunites two names that defined a generation of stock-car racing. M&M's…Open
AI:Mars and Joe Gibbs Racing are reuniting for a special tribute to NASCAR legend Kyle Busch at the Bristol Night Race on September 19. To honor the two-time Cup Series champion, who passed away in May at age 41 due to complications from pneumonia and sepsis, Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 car featuring the iconic M&M's paint scheme that defined much of Busch's career. Busch was a dominant force at Bristol with 22 victories across various NASCAR series, making the tribute at this specific track particularly significant for his legacy and his family. His widow, Samantha Busch, announced the event, which serves as a final farewell from Mars to the sport and a celebration of the deep connection between Busch and the high-intensity atmosphere of…Open
