Best Podcast Episodes About Mary Louise Kelly
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 15 episodes
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“… didn't have enough to go on as the reason why I didn't press charges. I don't know what this guy thinks he has. But the thing is, number one, he has Mary knowing about the notebook, which this guy didn't have. He didn't know that. So to me, that changes everything. When Mary says she knew about a notebook, I go, oh, everybody back to one. This is something's not right. Something's not adding up. So during the closings, the defense noted here that the previous prosecutor testified for the defense. The guy who would have been in charge of doing this said there was no reason to press charges. So …”
“… he never filed charges which is a pretty good witness for the defense to have Yeah that actually impressive that he just said, we made a lot of mistakes and therefore we fucked it up. He said there was some shit in the initial investigation and I didn't have enough to go on as the reason why I didn't press charges. I don't know what this guy thinks he has. But the thing is, number one, he has Mary knowing about the notebook, which this guy didn't have. He didn't know that. So to me, that changes everything. When Mary says she knew about a notebook, I go, oh, everybody back to one. This is something's not right. Something's not adding up. So during the closings, the defense noted here that the previous prosecutor testified for the defense. The guy who would have been in charge of doing this said there was no reason to press charges. So they didn't. This is just an overzealous young prosecutor. This is his first jury trial. He's trying to make a name for himself. Trying to get into it, yeah. And what better way to do it than to skewer some poor mother who is defending her children? That would not be the best way to make a name for yourself as a prosecutor if she was innocent, by the …”
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In a courtroom drama, the former prosecutor hilariously admits to messing up the investigation, making the case for the defense stronger. The segment takes a wild turn as the jury shockingly finds the mother guilty of first-degree murder, despite the prosecutor's blunders.
“… review of women in ground combat jobs. First of all, how did you get your hands on this document? Since this is called Sources and Methods, Mary-Louise, I got it from a source and I was really surprised when I saw it. And as it turns out, I got this document even before members of Congress got it, because I had people on the Hill reach out to me and say, where'd you get that document? So basically- What is the document? The document basically says that the Pentagon is going to have a six-month review looking at the, quote, operational effectiveness of having women in ground combat jobs. …”
“Let's switch gears now to women in the military. Tom, you got your hands on a document and learned that the Pentagon is gearing up for a six-month review of women in ground combat jobs. First of all, how did you get your hands on this document? Since this is called Sources and Methods, Mary-Louise, I got it from a source and I was really surprised when I saw it. And as it turns out, I got this document even before members of Congress got it, because I had people on the Hill reach out to me and say, where'd you get that document? So basically- What is the document? The document basically says that the Pentagon is going to have a six-month review looking at the, quote, operational effectiveness of having women in ground combat jobs. And they're going to get all the data from the Army and the Marine Corps, basically looking at when it comes to women readiness, training, performance, casualties, how they're doing so far, and also any internal research and studies that have not been released on, quote, the integration of women in combat. And of course, Defense Secretary Pete …”
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The Pentagon is launching a six-month review of women in ground combat roles, a move that has sparked concerns among advocates. This review will assess operational effectiveness, training, and performance of the approximately 3,800 women currently serving in the Army and 700 in the Marine Corps. Critics fear the findings may be used to justify reducing or removing women from these positions.
“… cannot wait to hear from the students about what they think about where they're going and what the future looks like. It's always interesting to me. Mary Goldenshue is the Deputy Director of the Livingston County Workforce Development and Youth Bureau. First of all, tell us a little bit about what your job is, what your role is. Are you there, Mary? I am. I lost connection. Oh, I'm back here. If you can still hear me, Mary. So first of all, tell us about the work that you do, what your job and your role is in the community. At Livingston County Workforce Development and the Youth Bureau, we help …”
“… think the number of welders is? I want to see the last statistic I saw was probably around 5%. Okay. I mean, it's remarkable how low in the single digits these numbers still are. Yeah. Okay. Let me get – we're going to talk to the pros first, and I cannot wait to hear from the students about what they think about where they're going and what the future looks like. It's always interesting to me. Mary Goldenshue is the Deputy Director of the Livingston County Workforce Development and Youth Bureau. First of all, tell us a little bit about what your job is, what your role is. Are you there, Mary? I am. I lost connection. Oh, I'm back here. If you can still hear me, Mary. So first of all, tell us about the work that you do, what your job and your role is in the community. At Livingston County Workforce Development and the Youth Bureau, we help individuals find jobs. And so we are the one-stop operating career center in our county. and Stacy came to me a couple years ago through my capacity as the Youth Bureau Deputy Director and was asking for a letter of support because she was applying for a grant and anything that going to further youth development in our county we are fully on board …”
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Women currently make up only about 5% of welders in the U.S., but that number is changing as more young women enter trade programs. A local welding teacher reports that his classes are nearly 60% female, showcasing their skills and potential. This shift could significantly impact the skilled trades workforce as demand continues to rise.
“… function completely normally. There is no explanation for that. With the near-death experiences, I was particularly compelled by three stories. Dr. Mary Neal, an orthopedic surgeon, she's in that Netflix documentary, Surviving Death. She was submerged underwater for 15 or 20 minutes. She should never have been able to be resuscitated. she describes her whole journey of going to another realm seeing you know a being of light being told that her life isn't over she has to turn back and return to the physical world even though she could see her bloated body and her friends trying to reach her to …”
“… let me you know let's have a nice like mother-son chat and then that gives a lot of people hope but usually that means it's an hour or 23 hours till the person's going to die we can't explain that how can a brain that's irreversibly damaged suddenly function completely normally. There is no explanation for that. With the near-death experiences, I was particularly compelled by three stories. Dr. Mary Neal, an orthopedic surgeon, she's in that Netflix documentary, Surviving Death. She was submerged underwater for 15 or 20 minutes. She should never have been able to be resuscitated. she describes her whole journey of going to another realm seeing you know a being of light being told that her life isn't over she has to turn back and return to the physical world even though she could see her bloated body and her friends trying to reach her to resuscitate her and they couldn't dr eban alexander who wrote proof of heaven he is a doctor he was an atheist he was in a coma with bacterial meningitis and was pronounced clinically dead and then basically came back and said that he saw heaven and he now believes in a god that is benign that cares about the future of humanity so for me as a doctor …”
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A patient described seeing his deceased nurse during a near-death experience, compelling him to return to life. This phenomenon, known as terminal lucidity, raises questions about consciousness at the brink of death. Dr. Tara Swart shares these astonishing stories that challenge our understanding of life after death.
“… I was just like, you know, there are parts of me that I don't like too and how can I create some sort of system to become a better person? Louise Hay said that pick what you don't like about a person and see where you do the same thing. Yeah, that's right.”
“… I was with my girlfriend Anya, and I had the worst conversation I've ever had with two individuals. and I came out of that conversation and I'm like, what am I supposed to learn from this conversation with these bad humans? And instead of being sanctimonious, I was just like, you know, there are parts of me that I don't like too and how can I create some sort of system to become a better person? Louise Hay said that pick what you don't like about a person and see where you do the same thing. Yeah, that's right.”
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Kevin Boehm, a James Beard Award-winning restaurateur, shares how a difficult conversation with two individuals sparked the idea for his book. Instead of placing blame, he reflected on his own flaws and sought to create a system for personal growth, inspired by the wisdom of Louise Hay. This moment of self-reflection became the impetus for his journey in writing.
“… Trump says that war is nearing completion, he finally made the case for war to the American people. This is Sources and Methods from NPR. I'm Mary Louise Kelly. Every Thursday on this podcast, I dive deep on some of the week's biggest national security stories with NPR reporters out there covering them. For the last few weeks, the story has been Iran. And happily, we have two of our most regular regulars in the studio with me to talk about it. NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman. Hey, Tom. Hey, Mary Louise. And sitting right next to him is NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myrie. Howdy, Greg. …”
“He didn't say, is there going to be some agreement that's going to end this war, or is U.S. simply going to walk away? More than 30 days after the United States launched a war in Iran, just as President Trump says that war is nearing completion, he finally made the case for war to the American people. This is Sources and Methods from NPR. I'm Mary Louise Kelly. Every Thursday on this podcast, I dive deep on some of the week's biggest national security stories with NPR reporters out there covering them. For the last few weeks, the story has been Iran. And happily, we have two of our most regular regulars in the studio with me to talk about it. NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman. Hey, Tom. Hey, Mary Louise. And sitting right next to him is NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myrie. Howdy, Greg. Hi, Mayor Louise. So nice to have the gang all together. I will note, timestamp, we are speaking. It is 11 a.m. Eastern. It is Thursday. And here we go. Five weeks into this war with Iran, President Trump broke into primetime, addressed the nation from the White House, and said this. We are going to finish the job and we're going to finish it very …”
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President Trump claims the war in Iran is nearing completion, yet he offers no clear strategy for peace. In a recent address, he failed to outline how critical issues like the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program will be resolved, leaving many questions unanswered. Meanwhile, Iran's response reflects defiance, with no signs of forthcoming negotiations.
“… to come in and talk about their votes and talk about what they heard from the community and how that might have affected their thinking on this. Mary Lupien and Stanley Martin are unavailable this hour, but we have some of their comments on video at recent meetings, and we'll share their perspective that way. Joining us in studio, let me welcome the president of Rochester City Council, Miguel Melendez Jr. Welcome back to the program, Miguel. Thanks for having me. Mitch Gruber is a member of Rochester City Council. Thank you for being here. Greetings. Let me ask the president of council. I …”
“We've asked council members to come in and talk about their votes and talk about what they heard from the community and how that might have affected their thinking on this. Mary Lupien and Stanley Martin are unavailable this hour, but we have some of their comments on video at recent meetings, and we'll share their perspective that way. Joining us in studio, let me welcome the president of Rochester City Council, Miguel Melendez Jr. Welcome back to the program, Miguel. Thanks for having me. Mitch Gruber is a member of Rochester City Council. Thank you for being here. Greetings. Let me ask the president of council. I mean, those are strong words from your colleague, Michael Patterson, that this was a vote about extending segregation in that part of the city or integrating. Is it that simple to you? Do you agree with that characterization? I don't think it's that simple, but certainly that plays a role into some of my thinking on this, too. This was really a site …”
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The Rochester City Council is divided on a housing project, with strong opinions on whether it promotes integration or extends segregation. Council President Miguel Melendez Jr. argues that developing homeownership opportunities is crucial for addressing the housing crisis. This debate highlights the complexities of urban development and community needs.
“… across the table to Kitty Wise, who is the matriarch at the table at 100, 97 years old. Well, 97 soon. Margaret's going to be 97. in about a month. Mary Rose McBride is the young person at the table. And Pat Ward Baker is 94. And the reason we're talking about their ages is because ageism tells you that a lot of women, a lot of people in their 90s are not viewed as equally able to contribute to work, to go out for conversations, to be invited over to a neighbor's. And we're trying to combat that. So I want to ask you one other question about this before we turn to Kitty here, Margaret. And I'm …”
“… field. and he lost his job and felt exactly like your father, that his identity was in law. My identity hopefully has always been being a mother, and a lawyer is kind of the side thing I was interested in. So one other thing for you before we turn across the table to Kitty Wise, who is the matriarch at the table at 100, 97 years old. Well, 97 soon. Margaret's going to be 97. in about a month. Mary Rose McBride is the young person at the table. And Pat Ward Baker is 94. And the reason we're talking about their ages is because ageism tells you that a lot of women, a lot of people in their 90s are not viewed as equally able to contribute to work, to go out for conversations, to be invited over to a neighbor's. And we're trying to combat that. So I want to ask you one other question about this before we turn to Kitty here, Margaret. And I'm thinking about the ways that in many ways we think that there has to be this balance that you just mentioned young people have to have opportunity. So recently we had a conversation on this show about a local political race. A 33 town councilman Nate Salzman in Brighton decided to challenge the incumbent supervisor from his own party Bill Mailey …”
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Age cutoffs in law firms may overlook the value of experienced lawyers. While young professionals often feel blocked by older colleagues, many seasoned attorneys remain at the top of their game well into their 60s and beyond. Balancing opportunities for youth with respect for seasoned professionals is crucial in combating ageism in the legal profession.
“… do that so then you then that's it and then i bet like if she's a no why would dan Why would Dan Sullivan be a yes? Because he's running against Mary Pultola. Who just has a new poll ahead. Right. So it's like then you maybe lose Sullivan. You're right. Tillis is there. By the way, if Cornyn gets through this primary, we don't know when this vote will be. But before the vote, Cornyn's politics are fucked anyway. You slice it. But I would assume if you're in the Senate, what you're saying is we're not going to touch this unless the House passes it. Because I do think it's really hard to …”
“… no not assume i mean it has to imagine it's inconceivable that she'd be i mean look she's who knows but you assume she's a no you assume rand paul is a no so they can only lose one more murkowski has expressed skepticism she's a no there's no way she'll do that so then you then that's it and then i bet like if she's a no why would dan Why would Dan Sullivan be a yes? Because he's running against Mary Pultola. Who just has a new poll ahead. Right. So it's like then you maybe lose Sullivan. You're right. Tillis is there. By the way, if Cornyn gets through this primary, we don't know when this vote will be. But before the vote, Cornyn's politics are fucked anyway. You slice it. But I would assume if you're in the Senate, what you're saying is we're not going to touch this unless the House passes it. Because I do think it's really hard to figure out how you get this kind of a thing through. Maybe they pick up John Fetterman also on the side. What a vote for John Fetterman that would be. We're going to fully fund ICE. We're going to fully fund this war. We're going to cut your health. Now, I bet at the end the health care cuts, if you had to ask them whether they'd rather stomach health …”
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Republicans are considering drastic healthcare cuts to raise $200 billion for Trump's war in Iran, but the political fallout could be disastrous. With tight margins in both the House and Senate, key figures like Collins and Murkowski are likely to oppose the bill, leaving the GOP scrambling to find a way to pass it. The stakes are high, as many Republicans may prefer to raise the deficit rather than cut healthcare for their constituents.
“… advantages we have are we have good candidates, very, very good candidates in three of those four. The fourth state is Iowa, which hasn't had its primary yet. So you have Mary Paltola in Alaska, top-notch candidate. Sherrod Brown in Ohio, top-notch candidate. James Alarico in Texas, top-notch candidate. And there's some view. And Roy Cooper in North Carolina. And Rick Cooper in North Carolina and then Maine. Brad, that's not one of the four. Maine's not a race anyone's already talked about on this podcast. So, you know, it's an under-the-radar race.”
“… bit here. But once again as we said it is a tall order to get the Senate because you have to win two of four states that Trump won by double digits In addition to winning holding all of our ones we have in Whitney Maine in North Carolina But the advantages we have are we have good candidates, very, very good candidates in three of those four. The fourth state is Iowa, which hasn't had its primary yet. So you have Mary Paltola in Alaska, top-notch candidate. Sherrod Brown in Ohio, top-notch candidate. James Alarico in Texas, top-notch candidate. And there's some view. And Roy Cooper in North Carolina. And Rick Cooper in North Carolina and then Maine. Brad, that's not one of the four. Maine's not a race anyone's already talked about on this podcast. So, you know, it's an under-the-radar race.”
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Recent polls reveal that Democrats now hold a significant advantage in swing districts, with a six-point lead on the generic congressional ballot. This shift, coupled with Donald Trump's declining approval ratings, presents a unique opportunity for Democrats to capitalize on Republican vulnerabilities in the upcoming elections. With strong candidates in crucial states, the potential for a Democratic Senate is becoming increasingly plausible.
“Got it. While we're on the topic of Alaska's election system, the other kind of quirk, I guess I could call it, is Alaska uses an open primary system in ranked choice voting. Liz, can you explain what both of those things are and how it works to vote in Alaska? Oh, can I? I have spent years explaining this. This is your moment. In 2020, Alaska voters decided to change their election system. We now have an open, nonpartisan primary. That's where all the candidates appear on the same ballot. And the top four of any party or no party advance to the general election. The primary is pick …”
“Got it. While we're on the topic of Alaska's election system, the other kind of quirk, I guess I could call it, is Alaska uses an open primary system in ranked choice voting. Liz, can you explain what both of those things are and how it works to vote in Alaska? Oh, can I? I have spent years explaining this. This is your moment. In 2020, Alaska voters decided to change their election system. We now have an open, nonpartisan primary. That's where all the candidates appear on the same ballot. And the top four of any party or no party advance to the general election. The primary is pick one. The general election gives you a chance to rank them. And as a rule of thumb, everything that people think they love or hate about rank choice voting in Alaska is actually about the open primary. The open primary makes a huge difference. And ranked choice voting, there are very few instances where a come from behind candidate has been put in …”
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Alaska's unique open primary and ranked choice voting system allows candidates like Senator Lisa Murkowski to thrive across party lines. This system means traditional primaries can't easily challenge incumbents, as voters can rank their preferences without fear of wasting their votes. The result? A more inclusive electoral process that shifts the dynamics of political competition in the state.
“… was like just crazy. A couple thousand words and worth the read. Worth the read. But I wrote that and then I started getting texts from people like Mary Walter. I looked at her and she said, Mary Walter. or something about the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Were you there? I mean, did you see anything? I'm like, no, I didn't go. And then finally I went, oh, my God. And I looked at my Twitter feed and saw what had happened, and that is this insane anti-Trumper, no-Kings protester, blue-sky account, Kerry Cole Thomas Allen of Torrance, California, a Democrat in good standing, echoing the …”
“… American history. The 12-year white supremacy psyop that nearly destroyed America. And I wrote it just from memory because I lived it and I watched it. And anyway, so I wrote this. It's about eight pages. Look at this. The thing is just massive. It was like just crazy. A couple thousand words and worth the read. Worth the read. But I wrote that and then I started getting texts from people like Mary Walter. I looked at her and she said, Mary Walter. or something about the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Were you there? I mean, did you see anything? I'm like, no, I didn't go. And then finally I went, oh, my God. And I looked at my Twitter feed and saw what had happened, and that is this insane anti-Trumper, no-Kings protester, blue-sky account, Kerry Cole Thomas Allen of Torrance, California, a Democrat in good standing, echoing the same talking points as the other Trump assassins and every other leftist in America who has committed an act of violence. And the Democrat Party has, of course, used those words, to do just that. To do just that. And I didn't realize what stochastic terrorism was about. Do you know what stochastic terrorism is all about? Let me play a little thing …”
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A would-be assassin targeted the President during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, reflecting the dangerous consequences of political rhetoric. This incident highlights the concept of stochastic terrorism, where inflammatory language can incite violence. The speaker, who missed the event, shares their thoughts on the escalating political tensions and the need for resolve against such threats.
“… main camera? Is it this one? Which one is the main camera? Okay, good. Nice center. Good. I thought it was that one. Go ahead. Mr. President, I'm Mary Barry with Daily Wire, not CNN. We just wanted to ask about PHS. Still not funded, but we reported earlier today that 80% of the primary task force that focuses on investigating terrorism is working without pay. So should that impact the Democrats' decisions? Terrible. The Democrats aren't paying. The Democrats, we have a deal. They just said we're not going to pay. We're not going to do anything. And it's terrible. The Democrats are terrible. …”
“is we're trying to take some innovative steps to ensure that when we find criminal fraud, we can actually prosecute it all the way to the end. She wanted one question. She's over here, and you guys are over there. Where's your main camera? Is it this one? Which one is the main camera? Okay, good. Nice center. Good. I thought it was that one. Go ahead. Mr. President, I'm Mary Barry with Daily Wire, not CNN. We just wanted to ask about PHS. Still not funded, but we reported earlier today that 80% of the primary task force that focuses on investigating terrorism is working without pay. So should that impact the Democrats' decisions? Terrible. The Democrats aren't paying. The Democrats, we have a deal. They just said we're not going to pay. We're not going to do anything. And it's terrible. The Democrats are terrible. You know, it'd be nice to get along, but for years this has been going on. Not just with me. For years it's been going on. Different ideology, but also different tactics. Here we are, we're fighting big battles with a very tough enemy and winning nicely. And we're not allowed to have security in our country. It's crazy. The Democrats don't want to …”
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During a recent press briefing, President criticized Democrats for not funding a key task force investigating terrorism, stating that 80% of its members are working without pay. He emphasized the dire consequences of this inaction, claiming it hinders national security efforts against a tough enemy. The President's remarks highlighted a long-standing ideological battle that has serious implications for the country.
“… the incumbent Democrats or retiring Democrats, those seats need to be protected. That's the Michigan Senate race is one of those. There's a big primary going on there right now. The Georgia Senate race, John Ossoff is going to be challenged. I think he's looking pretty strong right now. And then there are the two states where Democrats are looking to do pickups where they've won something statewide relatively recently. So they seem more gettable. That is North Carolina with Roy Cooper running a really strong race. And then Maine looking like Graham Plattner with Susan Collins. That's a bit of …”
“… year. The baseline for this, which I'll just repeat briefly for everybody to make sure they're, if they're not as close followers of the political report, as I am and aware of the map, that Democrats need to save their own seats. You know, obviously the incumbent Democrats or retiring Democrats, those seats need to be protected. That's the Michigan Senate race is one of those. There's a big primary going on there right now. The Georgia Senate race, John Ossoff is going to be challenged. I think he's looking pretty strong right now. And then there are the two states where Democrats are looking to do pickups where they've won something statewide relatively recently. So they seem more gettable. That is North Carolina with Roy Cooper running a really strong race. And then Maine looking like Graham Plattner with Susan Collins. That's a bit of a wild card. So let's just separate Maine for a second. Let's pretend like that is going to happen. And if they get two Senate seats, then you got to go pick up two in red states. And so Ohio is the first one with Sherrod Brown back running again that people look at. And then you get in this jumble of Alaska, Mary Peltola. That's when I have my eye …”
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The Democrats face a challenging Senate race where they need to protect incumbents while aiming for pickups in key states. With Trump’s declining popularity, there’s a chance to sway voters in traditionally red states. However, recent polling shows tight contests, indicating that strategic focus is crucial for winning the Senate.
“… shirts untucked. And they were not the shirts that are supposed to be untucked. And they just looked sloppy. And lunch cost us $113 for lunch. Jeez Louise. Holy hell. Yeah, it was insane. It was insane. But this is the thing. We've decided that wearing pajamas in public is totally fine. We've decided that dressing like a slob is apparently cool because I'm comfortable. And I think that that affects your behavior. I really do. I think when you're in a suit and tie or a nice dress, whatever, you behave more of a human than you do when you're walking around in your slides and your pajama bottoms. …”
“… very, very nice restaurant on Sunday for lunch because you never get dinner reservations. And someone gave us a gift card and it's super expensive. And people, for the most part, were dressed nicely. But these two guys came in in jeans with their shirts untucked. And they were not the shirts that are supposed to be untucked. And they just looked sloppy. And lunch cost us $113 for lunch. Jeez Louise. Holy hell. Yeah, it was insane. It was insane. But this is the thing. We've decided that wearing pajamas in public is totally fine. We've decided that dressing like a slob is apparently cool because I'm comfortable. And I think that that affects your behavior. I really do. I think when you're in a suit and tie or a nice dress, whatever, you behave more of a human than you do when you're walking around in your slides and your pajama bottoms. There's nothing wrong with it. There's nothing wrong with decorum. There's nothing wrong with styling and profiling. Thank you very much. That's what I, you know, what? I was just going to say, when I was a kid, we used to go to Great Adventure, which is New Jersey, Six Flags. And we went without our parents. And we were under 18 years old. But we …”
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Parents today are letting their teenagers roam free during spring break, leading to chaotic scenes reminiscent of wild parties. In contrast, past generations were expected to stay home and focus on homework instead of partying in Florida. This shift in parenting reflects a broader decline in societal decorum and standards, impacting how kids behave in public spaces like amusement parks.
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Sources & Methods
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