What happens when the warning signs of history begin to feel uncomfortably familiar?

In this powerful Sunday Edition Spotlight, Anthony Corona reflects on the enduring message of Martin Niemoller’s “First They Came” and explores how fear, division, and the gradual erosion of rights have shaped generations of American political and social discourse.

Moving through the experiences of women, LGBTQIA plus people, immigrants, and the disability community, Anthony examines the ways marginalized groups are often targeted one at a time while the rest of society is encouraged to look away. Rather than focusing on any single issue, this commentary asks listeners to consider a broader question. What happens when communities remain divided while fundamental rights and human dignity are increasingly challenged?

At its heart, this is a call for coalition, solidarity, and vigilance. It is a reminder that disability rights are human rights. LGBTQIA plus rights are human rights. Women’s rights are human rights. Immigrant rights are human rights. Civil rights are human rights. When one community is weakened, every community becomes more vulnerable.

Whether you agree, disagree, or find yourself somewhere in between, this Spotlight invites thoughtful conversation about history, empathy, civic engagement, and the responsibility we all share in protecting one another.

Listen now on the Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona podcast feed, wherever you listen to your podcasts, or click the link below. . You can also read the complete editorial on Anthony’s Substack.

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In this thoughtful Sunday Edition audio editorial, Anthony Corona examines the recent Department of Justice memorandum on disability integration and community living, separating fact from fear while explaining why the document has sparked concern throughout the disability community.

Using the powerful metaphor of “the dumpster is burning, but the house is not. Yet,” Anthony explores what the memorandum does and does not do. He explains that it does not repeal the Americans with Disabilities Act, overturn the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision or create new authority to force disabled Americans into institutions. Instead, he argues that the greater concern lies in the federal government’s changing approach to enforcing disability rights and supporting community based living.

The conversation looks beyond alarming social media claims to examine the long term implications for Medicaid funded supports, home and community based services, personal care attendants, transportation, independent living and the policies that help millions of disabled Americans remain active members of their communities.

Rather than encouraging panic, Anthony calls for informed advocacy rooted in facts, careful analysis and coalition building. He urges disability advocates and organizations to educate themselves, engage with policymakers and prepare for the policy debates that may shape disability rights in the years ahead.

This episode marks the beginning of a continuing series exploring disability policy, accessibility and independent living, with future conversations focusing on paratransit, home health services, Medicaid waivers and other critical supports that help disabled Americans live independently.

Knowledge is our greatest advocacy tool. Facts are our strongest foundation. Community is our greatest strength.

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> Sip & Learn with Gabriel: Wines from Around the World > > Episode 1 – The Inaugural Blind Sparkling Wine and Champagne Tasting > > Welcome to the very first episode of Sip & Learn with Gabriel: Wines from Around the World! > > Pour yourself a glass, settle in, and join us as we launch a journey of discovery through the fascinating world of wine. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an enthusiastic beginner, or simply someone who enjoys sharing a great bottle with friends, there’s a seat waiting for you at our table. > > For our inaugural episode, we explore the elegance and diversity of traditional-method sparkling wines, featuring celebrated selections from Champagne, France, before concluding the evening with a classic red wine from Tuscany, Italy. > > What made this tasting especially memorable was that it truly was a blind tasting in every sense. Wine consultant and host Gabriel, who is blind, was joined by his greatest supporter and partner, Anthony, along with a wonderful group of close friends from the Miami area who are also blind. Together, they demonstrate that wine appreciation extends far beyond sight. It is about engaging all of the senses, sharing perspectives, discovering new aromas and flavors, and creating unforgettable conversations around the table. > > Fresh off earning his Specialist in Champagnecertification through Comité Champagne, Gabriel invites listeners to learn alongside him as he explores wines from around the world, one glass at a time. > > Featured Wines > > • Ferrari Special Edition, Brut Champagne (Non-Vintage) > > • Taittinger FIFA World Cup Special Edition Brut Champagne (Non-Vintage) > > • Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé Demi-Sec Champagne > > • Chianti Classico from Tuscany, Italy > > Food Pairings > > Throughout the tasting, we explored how thoughtfully selected foods can transform the wine experience through a delicious assortment that included: > > • A variety of artisanal cheeses > > • Fresh Caprese salad with ripe plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of sea salt > > • Prosciutto di Parma > > • Chocolate paired with the Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé Demi-Sec Champagne > > • Homemade baked ziti with sweet Italian sausage, beautifully paired with the Chianti Classico > > In This Episode > > • What makes Champagne unique > > • The differences between Brut and Demi-Sec styles > > • How sweetness influences food pairings > > • Why aroma, moose, acidity, and balance are just as important as flavor > > • How wine appreciation goes far beyond sight > > • Why great wine is best enjoyed in the company of good friends > > Sip & Learn with Gabriel is dedicated to making wine approachable, educational, and enjoyable for everyone. Each episode explores different wine regions, grape varieties, production methods, tasting techniques, food pairings, and the fascinating stories behind every bottle. > > Whether you’re opening your very first bottle or expanding a well-established cellar, you’ll find something to learn, appreciate, and savor with every episode. > > If you’d like to learn more about wine, schedule a guided tasting, organize a wine education event, or explore personalized food and wine pairing experiences, we’d love to hear from you. > > Be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for new monthly episodes of Sip & Learn with Gabriel, proudly part of the Sunday Edition family of podcasts. > > Until next time… > > Keep learning. > > Keep exploring. > > And most importantly, keep sipping. > > Cheers!

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In this addition, both Emily and Garth share their thoughts on the Guide Dog convention experience.

Socialization.Rest periods.Potty breaks… More potty breaks… Lots of potty breaksAnd what to do when your Guide Dog does not want to use the communal potty break area.

All this in so much more in the convention installment of ask Emily and Garth presented by the Sunday edition, family of podcast and written by Barbara Hinske author of the guiding Emily series and Anthony Corona, founder of the Sunday edition family of Podcasts

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Christopher shares his thoughts on the interviewing style of Pam and Anthony

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>   Christopher Rich joins Take 2 Radio for a candid conversation about his remarkable career spanning Broadway, daytime television, and primetime comedy. Christopher reflects on his early plans to pursue a career in law before discovering his passion for acting, leading to his starring Broadway debut as Dionysus in The Bacchae opposite stage legends Philip Bosco and John Cullum. > > He also discusses his years on Another World, the enduring popularity of Reba, and why audiences continue to connect with beloved comfort shows decades after they first aired. Christopher shares stories about playing Brock Hart, reuniting with Reba McEntire, Melissa Peterman, and JoAnna Garcia Swisher on NBC's Happy's Place, and offers some hilarious behind-the-scenes memories — including revealing that while Reba and Melissa were great kissing partners, his all-time favorite on-screen kiss was with Fran Drescher on The Nanny. > > The conversation also explores his work behind the camera, the importance of adaptability in Hollywood, and what continues to inspire him creatively after a career that has entertained audiences for generations. > > or the shorter version > > Christopher Rich joins Take 2 Radio! We talk Broadway, Another World, Reba, Happy's Place, working behind the camera, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, Christopher reveals his favorite on-screen kissing partner of all time — and the answer may surprise you! Listen now!

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Sunday Edition Presents: Austin Linton

What happens when a self described adrenaline junkie, entrepreneur, storyteller and advocate is told that life as he knows it is about to change forever?

This week, I sit down with Austin Linton, founder of Rare Perspective Co., for an honest and inspiring conversation about vision loss, resilience, adventure, identity and finding purpose in the unexpected.

At just 25 years old, Austin was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome Type 2A, a progressive condition affecting both vision and hearing. The diagnosis forced him to rethink nearly every aspect of his life, from independence and identity to the future he had imagined for himself.

Before vision loss, Austin chased adventure through skateboarding, snowboarding, motorcycles, travel and anything that pushed him beyond his comfort zone. What makes his story so compelling is that he never stopped chasing adventure. He simply found a new path forward.

We will talk about the turning points along his journey, the challenges of adapting to vision loss, mental health, personal growth and how he transformed a life changing diagnosis into a mission of awareness, advocacy and connection.

We will also explore the story behind Rare Perspective Co., the growing movement that uses storytelling, apparel and community engagement to challenge assumptions about blindness and low vision while encouraging all of us to see the world through a different lens.

And yes, we will talk about the Icebreaker Series, including this month’s featured Icebreaker story starring yours truly, Anthony Corona, Guide Dog Bodie and a plate of meatballs that took every ounce of my willpower not to join him on the floor and scarf down a few myself.

You can listen to the icebreaker story and search others by clicking the link below,:

Perspective shapes everything. This conversation may just change yours.

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Every voice has a story to tell.

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CONFESSIONS ON THE DANCE FLOOR: THE VISUAL EXPERIENCE

The Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services

In Partnership with Aira

LET US TELL YOU WHAT WE SEE

She has the world talking again.

In this special Pride Month edition of the Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts, Anthony Corona welcomed Jenine Stanley from Aira, visual interpreters Peter and Jeremiah, and lifelong friend Lori for a one of a kind visual exploration of Madonna's Confessions II The Film.

Together, the panel guided listeners through the visual storytelling, symbolism, fashion, choreography, celebrity cameos, LGBTQIA plus themes, accessibility discussions, and hidden Easter eggs woven throughout Madonna's ambitious 13 minute visual companion piece to Confessions on the Dance Floor Part Two.

This event also marked the official launch of our new conversation series, Let Us Tell You What We See, bringing together blind, low vision, and sighted audiences to experience visual art, entertainment, and culture through shared description and discussion.

THE FILM

Directed by the creative team TORSO, Confessions II The Film serves as both a visual companion to Madonna's upcoming album and a celebration of the dance floor as a place of freedom, identity, community, and reinvention.

The film unfolds in a series of dreamlike chapters that blend music video, performance art, fashion film, nightclub fantasy, and personal reflection.

Among the visual settings discussed:

An ethereal forest sequence filled with dreamlike imagery, symbolic figures, spiritual undertones, and a sense of rebirth and transformation.

A sprawling nightclub environment paying tribute to New York dance culture and the legendary Danceteria club where Madonna's early career began.

A chaotic and intentionally provocative restroom sequence that serves as a crossroads for celebrity cameos, gender expression, identity, performance, and self reflection.

Industrial spaces, dance floors, hidden corridors, backstage environments, and cinematic transitions that blur the line between fantasy and reality.

Throughout the film, Madonna moves between observer, participant, storyteller, icon, and myth.

THE EASTER EGGS

One of the highlights of the discussion was identifying the many hidden references and callbacks embedded throughout the film.

Among the most talked about:

Debi Mazar appears in the film. Her appearance is especially meaningful given her decades long friendship with Madonna that dates back to their earliest New York years before either became a household name.

Julia Garner appears throughout the film. Fans immediately connected her presence to ongoing discussions surrounding Madonna's long anticipated biographical film. One of the most talked about visual moments involves Madonna and Garner sharing imagery that feels symbolic of legacy, influence, and artistic succession.

Lourdes Leon appears throughout the film and is ultimately revealed as a central figure in the story's final moments. Her appearance sparked discussion among participants about generational legacy, artistic inheritance, and the continuing evolution of Madonna's creative universe.

The nightclub sequences contain visual and emotional callbacks to Danceteria, the legendary New York club that helped shape Madonna's artistic identity during the earliest days of her career.

Visual references throughout the film appear to connect to earlier Madonna projects including Bedtime Story, Rain, Secret Project Revolution, Erotica, Vogue, Confessions on a Dance Floor, The Reinvention Tour, and numerous other eras that longtime fans immediately recognized.

The film repeatedly returns to the dance floor as a symbol of liberation, chosen family, queer visibility, self expression, survival, joy, and reinvention.

CELEBRITY CAMEOS

The film features an impressive collection of celebrity appearances and visual cameos including:

Debi Mazar

Julia Garner

Kate Moss

Benedict Cumberbatch

Richard E. Grant

Gwendoline Christie

Sabrina Carpenter

Honey Dijon

Arca

Shygirl

Odessa A'zion

Archie Madekwe

Lourdes Leon

Cole Palmer

Joao Pedro

And many others who appear throughout the film's dreamlike narrative.

TIMES SQUARE, PRIDE, AND A NEW ERA

The conversation also revisited Madonna's surprise Pride Month performance in Times Square that generated headlines around the world.

Participants discussed the enormous crowd that filled Times Square, creating an atmosphere many compared to New Year's Eve moments before the ball drops.

The performance celebrated Pride, self expression, community, freedom, and the enduring power of the dance floor.

Listeners explored how the Times Square event functions as both a celebration of Madonna's past and a launchpad for her future as she prepares to release Confessions on the Dance Floor Part Two on July 3.

The discussion also touched on the staging, visual presentation, costuming, choreography, and the ways Madonna continues to use public spaces to create communal experiences centered around music, identity, and belonging.

PRIDE, COMMUNITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY

The conversation explored how the film continues Madonna's decades long relationship with LGBTQIA plus audiences.

From the dance floor as sanctuary to the celebration of gender expression, identity, self determination, and chosen family, listeners discussed how many of the film's visual themes resonate deeply within Pride Month and queer culture.

The event itself reflected that spirit by bringing together blind, low vision, and sighted participants in a shared visual experience.

AIRA GIVEAWAY

Thanks to our friends at Aira, two listeners will receive 30 minute Aira packages.

The details on how to qualify and claim these packages are included within the podcast episode.

You'll have to listen to learn how to enter and win.

BEYOND THE FILM: THE FUTURE OF ACCESS

Toward the end of the conversation, Jenine Stanley joined Anthony to discuss exciting developments happening at Aira.

The discussion included Aira's Trusted Tester initiative and Build AI efforts, both of which are helping shape the future of visual interpreting and accessible technology.

Listeners learned how blind and low vision users are helping guide the development of emerging technologies through real world testing, feedback, and collaboration.

The conversation emphasized that accessibility works best when innovation is guided by lived experience, community involvement, and meaningful partnerships between technology developers and users.

THANK YOU

Special thanks to:

Jenine Stanley

Peter

Jeremiah

Lori

Aira

All of our live participants

The Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services

And of course Madonna, for once again giving the world something to talk about.

LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE

If you enjoyed this special presentation, be sure to check out the Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services.

From entertainment and pop culture to accessibility, advocacy, faith, technology, guide dogs, music, and community conversations, there's something for everyone.

Visit AnthonyCorona.com to learn more, access Corona FM, explore upcoming events, and discover additional episodes.

The lights are up.

The music is getting louder.

The dance floor is waiting.

And we can't wait to tell you what we see next.

FOOTNOTES AND RESOURCES

The Sunday Edition Family of Podcasts and Digital Media Content Services

https://www.anthonycorona.com

Aira

https://aira.io

Aira Trusted Tester Program

https://aira.io/introducing-project-astra-join-the-trusted-testers-waitlist-today/

Aira Trusted Tester Terms of Service

https://aira.io/tos-trusted-tester/

Entertainment Weekly: Celebrity Cameos and Julia Garner Discussion

https://ew.com/madonna-confessions-2-celebrity-cameos-julia-garner-biopic-11992629/

Hola: Lourdes Leon and Celebrity Appearances

https://www.hola.com/us/celebrities/20260608906207/lourdes-leon-kate-moss-stars-madonna-film/

Page Six: Confessions II Fashion and Costume Coverage

https://pagesix.com/2026/06/08/style/the-wildest-outfits-from-madonna-confessions-2-film/

Learn More About Aira Build AI and Project Astra Discussions

https://aira.io/introducing-project-astra-join-the-trusted-testers-waitlist-today/

Listen to More Sunday Edition Programs

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Contact The Sunday Edition

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Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona

Shelley Keeland, Breaking Barriers One Word at a Time

What does it take to turn determination, talent, and a dream into a career that many believed was impossible?

This week on Sunday Edition, Anthony welcomed Shelley Keeland for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about her life, her journey, and more than three decades as one of the nation’s pioneering blind court reporters.

Born totally blind and raised in Arkansas, Shelley attended the Arkansas School for the Blind before earning a degree in Political Science from Hendrix College. Encouraged by family, shaped by life on her grandparents’ farm, and driven by a love of language, grammar, and the legal system, Shelley set her sights on a profession that few believed a blind person could successfully enter.

Court reporting is one of the most demanding professions in the legal field, requiring speeds of 225 words per minute combined with extraordinary accuracy and attention to detail. Shelley became one of the first blind court reporters in the United States, overcoming inaccessible technology, professional skepticism, discrimination, and countless barriers along the way.

During this wide ranging conversation, Shelley shared stories from her remarkable career, the mentors and supporters who helped make her success possible, and the realities of working as a professional court reporter in a field where precision matters every single day.

We were also honored to be joined by Judge Byrd, affectionately known as Tea Byrd, who worked alongside Shelley for many years. Judge Byrd offered valuable insight from an employer’s perspective and shared observations about Shelley’s professionalism, dedication, work ethic, and the tremendous respect she earned from judges, attorneys, coworkers, and court personnel throughout her career.

Several friends also joined the conversation, including Larry, Shelley’s former technology counselor, who reflected on her persistence, determination, and willingness to tackle challenges that would have discouraged many others.

Together, we explored topics including inaccessible software, personal and professional advocacy, workplace accommodations, ethics, problem solving, and the creative workarounds often required when technology and systems fail to meet the needs of blind professionals.

Perhaps most importantly, Shelley reminded us that success often belongs to those who refuse to give up. Throughout the discussion, we encouraged listeners to pursue careers that align with both their talents and their passions and to remember that one no, two no’s, or even ten no’s do not have to define the outcome.

Shelley’s story is a powerful reminder that determination, preparation, advocacy, and resilience can open doors that others insist should remain closed.

If you have ever wondered whether a dream is worth pursuing, this conversation offers a compelling answer.

Sit back and enjoy this uplifting and inspiring episode of Sunday Edition.

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Sunday Edition Presents: Getting to Know Danielle and some AIRA Updates  

At the top of the show, we will welcome back friend of the show Jenine Stanley from AIRA. Jenine joins us with updates from one of the most recognized visual interpretation services in the world. We will discuss the latest developments at AIRA, accessibility innovation, and what users can expect moving forward.

Then we will be getting to know Danielle Puderer.

Danielle Puderer is a multifaceted artist whose voice and vision have carved a unique space at the intersection of music, artificial intelligence, and immersive storytelling.

A classically trained mezzo soprano, Danielle has been singing since childhood, developing a rich and expressive vocal style that combines technical precision with emotional depth. Her creative journey has led her to become the producer behind The Amirra McCoy Project, an AI generated musical artist that blends classical influences with modern technology to create original and compelling music.

Danielle is also the creative force behind the audio drama podcast of the same name. Through haunting narratives, complex characters and emotionally layered storytelling, the series explores moral ambiguity, psychological tension and the darker corners of the human experience.

During our conversation we will discuss her journey from early musical training to embracing AI powered creative tools, the innovative ways she uses artificial intelligence in music production and audio drama creation, the inspiration behind launching The Amirra McCoy Project, and practical production tips for aspiring podcasters, musicians and storytellers.

Whether you are interested in accessibility, technology, music, podcasting, artificial intelligence or simply hearing from creative people doing extraordinary things, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.

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