Wrap Up: Headlines You Probably Missed in 2025
Equal Time with Martha Burk
2025 was full of wars, politics, bad weather, murders and mayhem. All downers. Here's a few lighter ones you probably missed.
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Looking for Last Minute Gift Bargains? Try This, and Help Others
Equal Time with Martha Burk
Shop till you drop is almost over. Here's a way to finish up, save money, and help your fellow citizens in the bargain.
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A New Kind of Nativity Display, Chilling and Controversial
Equal Time with Martha Burk
A Catholic church near Boston changed its usual nativity display. Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus are missing. In their place is a sign reading "ICE was here."
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The Day After Pearl Harbor: One Woman's Crusade
Equal Time with Martha Burk
The U.S. declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, the day after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. One woman stood in opposition.
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The Holidays are Here - Must We Wrangle Over Wreaths?
Equal Time with Martha Burk
The holidays are here, Christmas, Hanukkah, and a host of others around the world. But the various religions are having a hard time agreeing on ownership of the symbolism.
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Thanksgiving Meal Makin's: Home Grown and Home Owned?
Equal Time with Martha Burk
We have many food companies in the U.S. with vittles fit for a Thanksgiving dinner. Can we buy American for our grocery list this year?
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Been in the "unfriendly skies" lately?
Equal Time with Martha Burk
There's no question our airline system is a total mess, for passengers and pilots alike. But the so-called "friendly skies" don't exist for one other class of airline workers.
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Veteran's Day: A New Scam on our Vets and the Public
Equal Time with Martha Burk
Veteran's Day the nation's annual day to honor those who served our armed forces and recognize their contributions and sacrifices to our country. But there's a new scam afoot that tarnishes vets and costs us all in the bargain.
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The New Hunger Games: This Time It's Not a Movie
Equal Time with Martha Burk
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing food aid due to the government shutdown. They may get "half a loaf" due to a last minute court ruling, but it's no way to treat our fellow citizens, and what happens next?
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Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls: Watch Out for the Scariest One!
Equal Time with Martha Burk
Halloween is here, with the usual ghosts. goblins, ghouls, and scary clowns: this year watch out for a new one.
info_outlineLast June Secretary of the Navy Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of eight U.S. naval ships. The decree came during Pride month, when Hegseth gleefully celebrated the renaming of the USS Harvey Milk, which had honored the prominent gay civil rights activist. So it’s no surprise that the seven ships remaining on Hegseth’s current hit list all honor women and minorities.