Firefly Advocates

We offer customized legal and social services to support individuals affected by the criminal justice system.

Our holistic approach empowers them to overcome barriers, build successful careers, and thrive in society.

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth — an important day of freedom, reflection, and remembrance.

06/17/2026

🎙️ The newest episode of the Back to Business Podcast is live!

Join your hosts, Sarah Annas, Shaya Baum, and Michael Kassab, as they tackle some of the biggest stories shaping sports, culture, the Middle East, and the future of community in America.

In this episode:
🔹 The New York Knicks deliver a historic comeback win in Game 4, sparking conversations around momentum, resilience, and what makes sports moments so powerful for fans and communities.

🔹 Appreciation nights in sports raise bigger questions about culture, recognition, and whether teams should use their platforms to highlight different communities and causes.

🔹 An Iran War update looks at how much may be happening behind the scenes between moderate Arab countries and Israel, and how regional interests and shifting relationships could shape the future of the Middle East.

🔹 Civic trust continues to decline across America. Can leaders, organizations, and communities still build bridges across political and cultural divisions?

🎧 Listen now:
▶️ YouTube: https://ow.ly/Si9a50ZcHT0
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/MmEj50ZcHT2
🎵 Spotify: https://ow.ly/hntC50ZcHT1

💬 Which part of today’s conversation resonated with you the most?

06/10/2026

🎙️ The newest episode of the Back to Business Podcast is live!

Join your hosts, Sarah Annas, Shaya Baum, and Michael Kassab, as they tackle some of the biggest stories shaping culture, technology, justice, and the future of the Middle East.

In this episode:
🔹 A Brooklyn food co-op's vote to boycott Israeli products sparks a national response.

🔹 Assyrian groups oppose a proposed land distribution plan in Tel Keppe, Iraq, raising questions about the future of one of the Middle East's oldest Christian communities.

🔹 America's AI boom faces a growing data center bottleneck. Can U.S. infrastructure keep up in the global race for artificial intelligence?

🔹 Michigan lawmakers consider reforms to compensation for wrongfully convicted individuals and what meaningful justice should look like after exoneration.

🎧 Listen now:
▶️ YouTube: https://ow.ly/XJE950Z9QQ7
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/VRp150Z9QQ9
🎵 Spotify: https://ow.ly/WREq50Z9QQ8

💬 Which part of today's conversation resonated with you the most?

06/03/2026

This week on the Back to Business Podcast, Jessica joins Shaya Baum and Mike Kassab as guest host while Sarah is away for a discussion on some of the biggest stories shaping business, geopolitics, technology, and public policy.

This week's topics include:
🔹 The controversy surrounding a Texas congressional candidate's inflammatory online comments and the growing role of political rhetoric on social media
🔹 President Trump's reported efforts to expand the Abraham Accords and what it could mean for the future of Middle East diplomacy.
🔹 SpaceX's plans for what could become the largest IPO in history and the growing influence of private companies in space exploration, communications, and defense technology
🔹 New York's proposed Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act and the ongoing debate over criminal justice reform and post-conviction review

Watch and listen:
🎥 YouTube: https://ow.ly/nv9B50Z75ZR
🎧 Spotify: https://ow.ly/qQny50Z75ZQ
🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/SUze50Z75ZI

05/31/2026

The is coming to the ! Mark your calendars as the Midwest Invitational Rodeo returns to the library on Wednesday, June 10 from 3 - 7 pm for our annual Rodeo. In addition to pony rides, there will be a carnival with games, a petting zoo, line dance lessons & a special surprise for parents. And be sure to sign up for Summer Reading while you're there!

*NOTE: All Library programs are free and open to the public--no tickets are required. Registration helps us gauge interest and numbers, but again is not required.

05/27/2026

This week on the Back to Business Podcast, Jessica joins Shaya Baum and Mike Kassab as guest host while Sarah is away. Together, they dive into some of the biggest stories impacting business, geopolitics, public policy, culture, and the Middle East.

🔹 UAE Denies Netanyahu Secret Visit During Iran Conflict
Could growing cooperation between Israel and Gulf nations represent a path toward greater stability and peace in the Middle East? We discuss the Abraham Accords, regional security, diplomacy, and shifting alliances amid tensions with Iran.

🔹 First Palestinian ICC Filing Against Hamas
A historic legal filing asks the International Criminal Court to investigate Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes against Palestinians.

🔹 Howard Schultz Warns About Seattle’s Direction
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz raises concerns about crime, economic competitiveness, political extremism, and the challenges businesses face in major American cities. Are companies beginning to rethink where they invest and grow?

🔹 Chaldean Christians and Jewish Communities in Iraq
We examine the history and contributions of two of Iraq’s oldest communities, the challenges that led to their displacement, and why preserving the stories of the Middle East’s diverse populations remains critical to fostering understanding and long-term peace.

🔹 DOJ Pushes to Revive Obscenity Prosecution Task Force
As concerns grow over explicit online content and its accessibility, we discuss free speech, government regulation, internet culture, and where the line should be drawn in the digital age.

The Back to Business Podcast brings together thoughtful conversations on business, finance, entrepreneurship, current events, geopolitics, public policy, and the stories shaping our world.

📅 New episodes every Wednesday at 10:00 AM

YouTube: https://ow.ly/TRCq50Z4GXh
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/N3Xu50Z4GXi
Spotify: https://ow.ly/kooU50Z4GXk

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we join in remembering and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
In memory of many. In honor of all.

05/20/2026

How much of today’s culture is being shaped by social media narratives instead of facts?

This week on the Back to Business Podcast, we discuss:�
▪️ Viral protests and misinformation�
▪️ The growing influence of echo chambers and online narratives�
▪️ Dua Lipa’s $15 million lawsuit against Samsung and the future of image rights, branding, and celebrity likeness�
▪️ Rising antisemitic incidents in NYC and the impact of online radicalization�
▪️ Ken Griffin, tax policy, and whether major businesses and wealth are beginning to leave cities like New York

From media influence and digital outrage to branding, business, politics, and economic shifts, this episode covers some of the biggest conversations shaping today’s world.

🎙️ New episodes of Back to Business air every Wednesday at 10AM.

▶️ YouTube:�https://ow.ly/4vX450Z29CW

🎧 Spotify:�https://ow.ly/l9pO50Z29CU

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/I7na50Z29CX

05/13/2026

Markets are hitting record highs. Social casino apps are generating billions. Misinformation is shaping public perception in real time. And major questions continue to surface about accountability within the justice system.

In this episode of the Back to Business Podcast, we discuss the growing influence of media narratives, economic uncertainty, digital behavior, and the systems shaping decision making across business and society.

Topics include:
• Record breaking stock markets vs rising business pressure
• The psychology behind billion dollar social casino apps
• The Harry Ruiz conviction being overturned after 25 years
• Misinformation, selective narratives, and public perception

Watch now on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Youtube: https://ow.ly/4z2K50YYUb0
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/SWov50YYUaZ
Spotify: https://ow.ly/cU8z50YYUaY

New episodes every Wednesday at 10AM EST.

05/06/2026

🚨 New episodes of Back to Business Podcast will now be dropping every Wednesday at 10AM.

This week, we’re discussing some of the biggest stories shaping business, technology, media, and global influence right now:

• AI driver monitoring systems being added to all new vehicles in the United States by 2027 and the growing debate around privacy, surveillance, and automation

• Universal Music Group’s billion dollar Spotify stake sale and how a Taylor Swift contract clause is now forcing payouts directly to artists

• Israel reportedly deploying Iron Dome systems and personnel to the UAE during the conflict with Iran and what it says about changing relationships and cooperation in the Middle East

• The White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident and how organizations manage security, risk, and exposure when high level leadership is gathered in one place

Watch and listen on:
YouTube: https://ow.ly/up2k50YVwcz

Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/WKF050YVwcC

Spotify: https://ow.ly/SN4V50YVwcB

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