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Hey friends, Chase here There is a particular kind of silence that can change the direction of a life. Not the peaceful kind. Not the silence you seek out when you need space to think. I mean the silence that lands in the room right after you say something true. The silence after you tell people what you really want. The silence after you say, out loud, that you are thinking about leaving the safe path and choosing the one that actually feels like yours. I remember that silence very clearly. I remember the day I told my family I was going to leave the path everyone expected for me and become a photographer. This was not me announcing a hobby. It was not a side project. It was not some casual thing I thought might be fun to explore. I was saying, in effect, this is what I feel compelled to do. This is the direction I have to chase. And the room got quiet. My parents were not against it, and I want to be clear about that. But I could feel the worry. I could feel the polite smiles and the nods that were probably covering up a very natural concern. I was worried too. I knew it was scary. I knew I might embarrass myself. I knew I might blow up my financial security, fail publicly, and end up crawling back to a "real job." That fear was real. But that moment stuck with me because it mattered. It still matters. Because so much of what keeps us from the life we want is not the actual failure. It is the fear of being seen before we know how the story ends. It is that quiet pause after we name the dream. That is what this episode is about. Betting on yourself, not because there is no fear, but because fear cannot be the thing that gets to design your life. The Moment After You Say the Thing There are obvious forms of resistance in life. Someone tells you no. A door closes. A plan falls apart. A check does not clear. Those things are hard, but at least they are clear. What I am talking about here is more subtle. It is the tiny moment after you reveal what you want and the people around you do not immediately understand. That moment can feel like a verdict, even when it is not. Somebody pauses, and suddenly you start filling in the blanks. Maybe they think I am crazy. Maybe they are disappointed. Maybe this dream is irresponsible. Maybe I should have kept it to myself. And before anything has actually happened, the fear begins doing its work. I have come to believe that this is one of the places where a lot of people stop. Not because someone actively shut them down, but because the silence felt too uncomfortable. If everyone cheered immediately, maybe they would keep going. If everyone criticized them loudly, maybe they would have something to push against. But the silence is different. It creates space for doubt, and doubt can be incredibly persuasive when the dream is still fragile. So if you are somewhere in your life right now wondering whether it is too late, whether you missed the window, whether you are allowed to want something different, I want you to pay attention to that. Especially if you cannot honestly say that you are 100% going after your dreams. This one is for you. Playing It Safe Is Usually Fear in Disguise Most of us do not say, "I am afraid, so I am not going to do the thing." We use better language than that. We say we are being practical. We say we are being responsible. We say we are waiting for the right time, the right plan, the right amount of money, the right amount of certainty. And sometimes those are legitimate considerations. I am not here to tell you to be reckless. But I am here to say that playing it safe is often fear wearing a very respectable outfit. Fear has a job. It is optimized for survival. That is useful when you are in actual danger. But fear is not optimized for creativity. It is not optimized for happiness, joy, connection, harmony, fulfillment, or the gifts you have to give and receive in this life. Fear wants to keep you alive. It does not care if you feel fully expressed. That matters because if you let fear make all your decisions, you may end up safe, but you will also end up smaller than you were meant to be. You will build a life around avoiding discomfort rather than moving toward aliveness. And the best stuff in life is usually just on the other side of the comfort zone you are coddling. By the way, craving comfort is natural. Of course it is. We all want security. We all want belonging. We all want the people we love to understand our choices. But comfort cannot be the only thing we optimize for. At some point, the question becomes: am I protecting my life, or am I hiding from it? The World Will Keep Throwing Curveballs If you are going for it, the world is going to throw you curveballs. That is part of the deal. Not because the world is against you, but because challenge is how you grow. The world cannot really give you anything. It can only challenge you until you become stronger. And when you get stronger, the hard things do not magically become easy. They become easier. That distinction matters. I am not promising a frictionless life. I am not saying the fear disappears or that the path suddenly becomes smooth. I am saying that you become more capable. You become more practiced. You learn how to meet the pitch that used to scare you. What I do not want is for you to quit. I do not want you to take your bat and go home. I do not want the first or fifth or fiftieth curveball to become the reason you stop playing the game you actually came here to play. Whether you meet those challenges as punishment or as part of a playful game of discovery is up to you. But either way, the challenges are coming. The invitation is to stay in the game long enough to find out who you become when you stop retreating every time it gets uncomfortable. Your Weaknesses Might Be Invitations There is something I wish more people said plainly: your weaknesses can be blessings. Not because weakness feels good. Not because fear is fun. Not because we need to romanticize struggle or pretend that everything difficult is automatically noble. But because the places where you feel weak are often the places where you are being invited to grow. That fear you feel right now does not necessarily mean you are doing the wrong thing. It may mean you are standing at the edge of something important. Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is having fear and doing it anyway. This is easy to forget after years of teaching ourselves to avoid friction. Years of performing the version of ourselves that other people understand. Years of telling ourselves stories about what is realistic, acceptable, responsible, or too late. Over time, you can lose track of what you actually want. You can get so good at managing other people's expectations that you forget to ask whether the life you are maintaining is the life you want to be living. But the desire does not disappear just because you ignore it. It waits. It keeps tapping. It shows up in restlessness, envy, curiosity, frustration, and that persistent feeling that there is something more honest available to you. The Opposite of Playing It Safe Is Freedom The opposite of playing it safe is not reckless risk. That is not the message. This is not about blowing up your life just to prove you are brave. It is not about risk without measure. The opposite of playing it safe is freedom. Freedom is creating the ultimate game of life and then deciding that you are actually going to play. It is betting on yourself with your eyes open. It is taking calculated risks in the direction of what is true for you. It is refusing to let fear be the only voice in the room. That is why I keep showing up. Every week I write an email, create posts, record this show, and share work online because, in a very real way, I am betting on you. I am betting that you will see this work for what it is: a belief that you can activate. You can take calculated risks. You can get to work on your truest dreams. And more than anything, I want you to join me in that bet. What You'll Hear in This Episode This is a short episode, but the message is direct. If you have been waiting for permission, certainty, or universal understanding before you move toward the life you want, this is your reminder that fear does not get the final vote. Why the silence after you share your dream can feel so powerful, and why it keeps many people from taking action The story of telling my family I was leaving the expected path to pursue photography as a career Why playing it safe is often about fear, even when we call it responsibility Why fear is optimized for survival, not creativity, joy, connection, or fulfillment Why the comfort zone is natural to crave, but dangerous to build your whole life around How the world challenges you until you become stronger Why your weaknesses can become opportunities to grow and be brave Why courage means having fear and acting anyway Why the opposite of playing it safe is not recklessness, but freedom Why betting on yourself is a practice, not a one-time declaration Timecodes So You Can Jump to What You Need If you're not listening straight through, here are a few landmarks to help you find the part that speaks to where you are right now: 00:00 – A note about my weekly email and where I put my attention every week 01:50 – Welcome to the micro show and the short message behind today's episode 02:07 – The memory of telling my family I was leaving the expected path to become a photographer 02:44 – The quiet room, the polite smiles, and the worry underneath the silence 03:08 – The fear of public failure, financial insecurity, and having to crawl back to a "real job" 03:32 – Why the fear of saying what you want can keep you from taking action 04:11 – Why the silence after you announce your dream can be more powerful than encouragement or criticism 04:37 – The question: are you 100% going after your dreams? 05:04 – Playing it safe, fear, and why fear is optimized for survival 05:33 – The best stuff in life is on the other side of the comfort zone you are craving 05:54 – The world will throw curveballs as long as you are still playing 06:16 – Why challenges become easier as you get stronger 06:43 – Your weaknesses as blessings and invitations to grow 07:11 – Courage is having fear and doing it anyway 07:33 – The opposite of playing it safe is freedom 07:56 – Why I'm betting that you can activate, take calculated risks, and get to work on your truest dreams 08:19 – The invitation to join me in the bet 08:42 – A quick thank you for listening, sharing, and growing together Read This If You Feel Like It Might Be Too Late If you feel like it might be too late to go after your dreams, start by telling the truth. Are you 100% going after what is true for you? Not what looks good from the outside. Not what keeps everyone comfortable. Not what you chose five or ten or twenty years ago because it made sense at the time. What is true now? For most people, that question is uncomfortable because it removes the hiding places. It asks us to admit where we have settled. It asks us to look at the gap between the life we say we want and the choices we are actually making. That can sting. But it can also wake us up. "Too late" is often fear disguised as wisdom. It sounds mature. It sounds practical. It sounds final. But sometimes it is simply the story we tell ourselves so we do not have to risk being seen trying. Trying is vulnerable. Trying means you might fail. Trying means people might watch you change direction. Trying means you might have to admit that the safe path is not the satisfying one. But not trying has a cost too. The cost is your aliveness. Your creativity. Your sense of possibility. Your relationship with the part of you that still knows there is more. Stop Treating Fear Like a Stop Sign Fear is information. It is not an instruction. It can tell you that something matters. It can tell you that you are stepping outside familiar territory. It can tell you that identity, security, belonging, and ambition are all tangled together in this next move. That is useful information. But it is not the same as a command to stop. Sometimes fear means prepare. Sometimes fear means slow down and get clear. Sometimes fear means make the risk more calculated. Sometimes fear means ask for help. But fear does not automatically mean abandon the dream. If you wait until fear disappears before you act, you may wait forever. The practice is learning to move with fear. To take the next honest step while your hands are still shaking. To understand that courage is not a feeling you wait for, but a behavior you choose. A Simple Practice for Betting on Yourself Here is a simple way to make this real. Start by naming the thing you have been afraid to say out loud. Write it down plainly. No polishing. No over-explaining. Just the truth. Then ask yourself whose silence you are afraid of. Who are you imagining in the room? Whose pause, judgment, worry, or disappointment has more power over your choices than it should? Once you have that, separate fear from fact. Write down what is actually true, and then write down what fear is predicting. Those are not always the same thing. Fear loves to present a prediction as a certainty. Your job is to notice the difference. Then choose one calculated risk. Not a reckless leap. Not the whole mountain. One honest action that moves you toward what you want. Send the email. Make the call. publish the work. Have the conversation. Block the time. Start the project. Admit the dream to someone you trust. The goal is not to eliminate fear. The goal is to build evidence that you can move with it. Don't Take Your Bat and Go Home As long as you are still playing, you are going to get curveballs. That does not mean you are doing it wrong. It means you are in the game. The temptation, when things get hard, is to turn challenge into evidence that you should quit. To decide the safe path was safer for a reason. To take your bat and go home. But growth comes from staying in the game long enough to get stronger. The things that feel impossible today may not become easy tomorrow, but they can become easier. You can become more capable. You can become more resilient. You can learn how to meet the pitch. That is why betting on yourself matters. It is not blind optimism. It is a commitment to keep participating in your own life. Questions to Ask Yourself What dream have I been afraid to say out loud? Whose silence am I afraid of? Where am I mistaking discomfort for danger? What am I calling "practical" that might actually be fear? What comfort zone am I currently protecting? What curveball has the world thrown at me, and what is it asking me to learn? Where could one of my weaknesses become an invitation to grow? What would courage look like today, even if the fear does not go away? What calculated risk would move me closer to my truest dreams? What would it mean to bet on myself this week? The Core Idea Bet on yourself. Not because success is guaranteed. Not because fear will disappear. Not because everyone will understand immediately. Bet on yourself because the alternative is letting fear quietly design your life. The silence after you say what you want is not proof that you are wrong. The discomfort is not proof that you should stop. The fear is not the enemy. Fear is optimized for survival, but you are not here merely to survive. You are here to create, connect, grow, and give what is yours to give. The opposite of playing it safe is not reckless risk. The opposite is freedom. It is creating the ultimate game of life and then deciding that you are actually going to play. So today, I'm betting on you. I'm betting that you can activate. I'm betting that you can take calculated risks. I'm betting that you can get to work on your truest dreams. And more than anything else, I want you to join me in that bet. Until next time: stop treating fear like a stop sign, stay in the game, and bet on yourself.

AI is changing jobs, businesses, and leadership faster than most people realize. AI expert Mike Ruska explains what happens next—and how to stay ahead. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the future of work faster than ever before. In this episode of Eyes Wide Open, AI technologist Mike Ruska explains how AI is changing jobs, leadership, business, and the global economy. Will AI replace workers? What skills will matter most in the future? How can leaders and employees adapt to an AI-first world? Mike shares practical insights about AIQ, authentic intelligence, human-first leadership, AI productivity, AI automation, and the opportunities that are emerging as artificial intelligence becomes more powerful. Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, manager, business owner, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation will help you understand where technology is heading and how to prepare for what's next.   Topics covered: • AI replacing jobs • Future of work • AI leadership • AI and business • Human-first AI • AI productivity • AI career advice • AI layoffs • AI automation • AI skills for the future • ChatGPT and AI tools • Artificial intelligence trends Subscribe for more conversations about mental health, technology, culture, leadership, and the future of society. In this episode, you'll learn Will AI Take Your Job? The Truth Nobody Wants to Admit Chapters: 0:00 - The Human-Centered AI Shift 1:00 - How AI Democratizes Tech & App Creation 4:23 - Unlocking Collective Intelligence with AI 7:18 - Vibe Coding & Democratizing App Development 8:23 - Economic Implications & AI's Impact on Jobs 12:50 - The "Human-AI Sandwich" Explained 17:40 - Tech Layoffs, AI, and Economic Shifts 20:07 - Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI 33:08 - Building Your AI Literacy & Understanding Agents 39:00 - AI's Environmental Footprint: Myths vs Reality 43:19 - Launching Baryons: The Human-First AI Platform   Guest Bio  Mike Hruska is an AI technologist who advocates for human-centered design in a rapidly changing world. By focusing on the intersection of human intuition and artificial intelligence, Mike aims to democratize tech and foster collective intelligence. He is the creator of the Baryons platform, which supports leaders through reflection and real-time feedback. Our Mission Eyes Wide Open is a space for honest communication. Our goal is to remove the stigmas around mental health, holistic lifestyles, culture, and free speech so you can show up as your authentic self with your eyes wide open. By having real conversations about difficult truths, we move toward collective healing. Find Michael Hruska here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybaryon  TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/mybaryon  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikehruska/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyBaryon  Website: https://baryons.com/  Find Nick Thompson here: Nick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/    UCAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ucan_foundation/       YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesWideOpenContent       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson13/        UCAN Foundation: https://theucanfoundation.org/      Website: https://www.engagewithnick.com  

In this episode, Sathiya welcomes back Connor Beaton, a trailblazer in the world of men's work and personal development. Since his last appearance over two years ago, Connor has experienced profound life changes—from family milestones to personal loss and massive business growth. Their candid conversation explores the complex landscape of “mother wounds” and their impact on men's emotional health, relationships, and sense of self. Together, Sathiya and Connor unpack the archetypes of mother wounds, discuss how modern culture shapes masculinity, and offer practical advice for personal healing, boundary-setting, and finding meaningful male community. Whether you're curious about the challenges men face today, looking for actionable insights, or seeking inspiration to start your own healing journey, this episode delivers a deeply insightful and empowering discussion. SATHIYA'S RESOURCES: Free Recovery Book (The Last Relapse) Join the brotherhood (DeepClean Inner Circle) Live Training To Quit Porn For Good CONNOR'S RESOURCES: Check out the ManTalks Alliance Visit the website   Timestamps: 00:00 Supporting a loved one through cancer 05:18 Discussing Mother Wounds and men's work 15:26 Talking about relationship standards 20:31 Discussing gender and safety dynamics 26:51 Understanding and Addressing Personal Anger 28:06 Understanding and Embracing Male Anger 37:33 Healing from mother wounds 44:14 Overcoming permission-seeking in relationships 49:22 Navigating life changes and growth 54:46 Therapy and biological influences 59:03 Therapy system failing to support men 01:04:46 Managing inner intensity as a man 01:08:22 Confronting and repairing personal issues 01:13:46 Importance of male communities 01:17:20 Staying connected with people

Reconciliation isn't the same thing as forgiveness. We've probably been confusing the two for too long, and it's had real consequences for real people. In this episode, let's look honestly at what genuine repair actually requires, who's responsible for what, and why it's worth the hard work of getting it right.    LINKS: Book of Forgiving  |  Connect  |  YouTube  |  Coming Up TRANSCRIPT: Ian calls kids up and shares puppets (all the animal characters from Wally and Freya) Setup: We've been talking about Wally and Freya for a few weeks now. But there were other animals in this story— a whole community. And when something happens between two people, the whole community has to figure out how to respond. I need some helpers. Each of you gets a character. Facilitate a short, lively role play — you narrate, kids voice their characters: Wally did something that hurt Freya. Now everybody has to decide what to do.Name each option clearly as kids play them out: Get even — someone decides to do something mean back to Wally. Throw a tantrum — someone just explodes with feelings. Ask for help — someone goes to a trusted adult. Forgive — someone decides to let it go and move forward. Choose the relationship — someone decides whether they even want to keep being Wally's friend. Wally & Freya book Here's what I want you to notice: in any situation where someone gets hurt, everybody has choices. Not just one choice, but a whole menu of them. Some of those choices help. Some of them make things worse. And some of them are really, really hard. The hardest one (and the most interesting one) is what we're talking about today. The word you are going to hear me use is called “reconciliation,” and it means making a relationship better. It's not the same thing as forgiveness. They're related, but they're different. Here's the difference: Forgiveness is something YOU do, inside yourself. Reconciliation is something that happens BETWEEN PEOPLE. It takes both people showing up. Painting rocks… what are words we could use? The Distinction We Were Not Taught We have spent this whole series untangling forgiveness from the myths we inherited about it. Today we untangle one more, and it might be the most practically important one. Forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same thing. We use them interchangeably. We shouldn't. Collapsing them into one action creates real damage: It pressures the wounded person to restore a relationship before they feel safe. It lets the person who caused harm off the hook for the actual work of repair. It produces what we might call false reconciliation, a surface-level "we're fine" that buries the wound rather than healing it. The Tutus: "The preference is always to renew unless there is a question of safety." But — and this is important — reconciliation is the fourth step of the Fourfold Path, not the first. You cannot skip to it. And sometimes, honestly, you never get there. To be clear: not reaching reconciliation is not s sign of failure either. That's reality. Lessons from the TRC In 1995, Nelson Mandela appointed Archbishop Desmond Tutu to chair South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission… a body tasked with the nearly impossible: helping a nation begin to heal from decades of apartheid-era atrocity. The TRC was empowered to grant amnesty to perpetrators who confessed their crimes truthfully and completely to the commission. Not automatically. Not cheaply. Truth first. Tutu's final remarks after submitting the report were: "We have looked the beast in the eye. Our past will no longer keep us hostage." Notice what the commission was called. Not the Reconciliation Commission. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Truth comes first. Always. What Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the TRC understood, and what we so often get backwards, is that healing actually does have an order. You cannot reconcile what you have not first actually named. You cannot repair what no one has acknowledged was broken. Skipping truth in the name of peace doesn't produce peace. It produces a ceasefire. Those are different things. The TRC also knew its limits. The commission's final report recommended prosecution in cases where amnesty was not sought or was denied. Reconciliation and accountability were held together, not traded against each other. That's the model. The Asymmetry of Reconciliation Here's something the Tutus make explicit that almost nobody else does: the person who was hurt and the person who caused harm have fundamentally different work to do in reconciliation. The path is not the same for both. For the person who was hurt: Your work is the Fourfold Path: telling the story, naming the hurt, granting forgiveness, and then deciding whether to renew or release the relationship. You do not owe anyone reconciliation. Forgiveness is yours to give on your own timeline. Reconciliation requires the other person to show up. The Tutus: "Ask for what you need from the perpetrator in order to renew or release the relationship." That's your right. An apology. An explanation. A changed behavior. To never see them again. All of these are legitimate. For the person who caused harm— the Tutus' framework from Chapter 8 is equally clear: ADMIT the wrong. Witness the ANGUISH Don't argue, don't cross-examine, don't justify. Just listen to what your actions cost the other person… APOLOGIZE genuinely… When you apologize, you are restoring the dignity that you have violated, and acknowledging that the offense has happened. ASK for forgiveness… and honor whatever answer you receive. Make AMENDS or restitution wherever possible. This asymmetry matters because we almost never name it. We treat reconciliation as if both parties are equally responsible for making it happen. But if someone caused harm and hasn't done their work— hasn't admitted it, hasn't witnessed the anguish, hasn't asked for forgiveness— placing the burden of reconciliation equally on the wounded person is just another form of harm. What Gets in teh Way Why is our culture so bad at this? A few honest reasons: Cheap accountability. "I said sorry, what more do you want?" An apology that doesn't include witnessing the other person's pain, or making any effort toward repair, isn't accountability. It's a bid to end the discomfort of being the one who caused harm. Forced and premature reconciliation. Especially in families, churches, and workplaces (read: systems with power dynamics!) pressure to reconcile before the wounded person is ready, or before the person who caused harm has done their work, is coercion masked as grace. No shared vocabulary or ritual. This is a distinctly American problem. We have almost no cultural practices around genuine repair. We have legal settlements. We have awkward apologies. We don't have a process. The Tutus give us one. Most of us were never taught it. The fear that accountability and restoration can't coexist. They can. The TRC proved it — imperfectly, controversially, but really. Truth and healing are not enemies. They need each other. Sometimes, Reconciliation isn't Possible or Appropriate. Some people may be carrying experiences of abuse, violence, or sustained harm Some relationships should not be restored. The Tutus themselves say the preference is always to renew… unless there is a question of safety. Safety is not a small caveat. It is the first question. Releasing a relationship— choosing not to restore it— is not a failure of forgiveness. It is sometimes the most brave thing a person can do. You can forgive someone and never speak to them again… it's totally not a contradiction. Reconciliation requires two willing, honest, accountable people. If only one person is doing the work, what you have is not reconciliation. It's one person carrying everything alone… again. The Reconciliation Map Here's a practice to take into this week... Think of a relationship in your life where there has been harm… either harm done to you, or harm you caused. Ask yourself honestly: Where are we actually in this process? Has the story been told — honestly, out loud, to someone? Has the hurt been named — the feelings underneath the facts? Has forgiveness been granted — or is it still in process? Has there been any movement toward renewing or releasing the relationship? You don't have to be further along than you are. This isn't a checklist for shame. It's just a snapshot, and an honest look at where you actually stand, so you can take the next step that's actually yours to take. Wrap-up Next week is our last week together in this series. We're going to flip the question one final time and ask: what does it mean to be forgivable? What's my role in the harm I've caused — and what does it look like to become someone who can be forgiven? This is hard, slow, important work. You're doing it!

The conviction of Carmelo Anthony has reignited a national debate about race, justice, violence and the growing collapse of trust in public institutions. As supporters and critics interpret the case through radically different lenses, the reaction reveals a society increasingly divided along racial, political and cultural lines, where even the most tragic events quickly become symbols in much larger battles. Rather than focusing solely on guilt or innocence, we examine what these public confrontations reveal about forgiveness, justice, social division and the deeper forces driving people further apart at a time when faith in the legal system, media and one another appears to be rapidly eroding.  Also in the show, I'm talking with Mel Carmine, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and independent media creator. We discuss free speech, digital censorship, decentralized finance, and the growing tension between centralized institutions and emerging technologies. Mel shares his views on blockchain, alternative financial systems, government power, and the ideas explored in his documentaries, including Dear Mr. President and Show Me The Money, as well as his plans for a new free-speech-focused media platform. Dear Mr. President Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZwzgXEj7bw Watch the documentaries: https://dearmrpresident.net QFS1776: https://qfs1776.com Quantum Summit: https://quantumsummit1776.com Staying Alive Wellness Center: https://stayingalivee.com To get a free audio copy of my book 'How to Become a Christian in 7 Days', you can download it at https://www.russellbrand.com/how-to-become-a-christian-audiobook/ Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at https://bit.ly/russellbook2 Listen to Jake's new album - https://bit.ly/JakeSmithAlbum If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Go check out tryreborn.com and grab what you need   Go to http://polymarket.com to trade on the outcomes of live events from politics, pop culture, to sports and more! Take Control of Your Money Easily with Rumble Wallet. Download now at https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/russell.  

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized JPMorgan Chief Jamie Dimon over his comments on the CLARITY Act. Meanwhile, banks are saying the quiet part out loud. ~This episode is sponsored by Uphold~ Uphold Exa Credit Card ➜ https://bit.ly/UpholdExa 00:00 intro 00:08 Sponsor: Uphold 01:00 CLARITY Odds 01:29 Brad Garlinghouse vs Jamie Dimon 02:07 Negligent or Liar? 02:20 Ripple vs Congress 02:46 Brad: Revenue & Stablecoin Growth 03:26 RLUSD Growth 03:55 Ripple x Bitso 04:23 RLUSD Mutlichain 04:42 JP Morgan admits there's no JPM Coin demand 05:44 Ripple on RLUSD Demand Unlock 06:20 More trust for RLUSD 06:29 Bank lies exposed 07:16 PNC Bank CEO not worried about deposit flight via Yields 08:25 Banks laugh at bullshit argument 09:05 Banks are slow with A.I. too 09:30 Ripple Launches A.I. Starter Kit 10:23 Mastercard a nothing burger? 10:57 Brad on future acquisitions 11:24 Ripple moving faster than banks 11:47 outro #Crypto #XRP #xrpnews  ~Banks Admit To Lying!?

Details on The Latest Red Sox News. Red Sox Owners SPEAK for the first time, admit to BIG Selling Trades coming, why they FINALLY admitted this! Listen to Red Seat Radio on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FdgB9A3vk8EYNin61rW4v Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-seat-radio/id1742853634 Check out The Red Seat Radio Merch Shop: https://redseatradio.myspreadshop.com/ Become a Member of Red Seat Radio Today: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3qF_2cpQMGCpM5oDWaZQw/join Connect With Red Seat Radio on Social: https://twitter.com/redseatradio https://www.instagram.com/redseatradio/ Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElIF7_asLiA #redsox #baseball #mlb #mlbb #redseatradio #milb #sportsnews About: Today we are breaking down The Latest Red Sox News, that includes the latest Red Sox ownership statements about The Boston Red Sox and why Red Sox owners are finally admitting that BIG Red Sox TRADES could be coming soon in the form of SELLING at this years MLB deadline. We breakdown the full Sam Kennedy interview and talk about how this could have a MASSIVE impact on the Boston Red Sox both negatively and positively going forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  As the White House moves toward a broad 10% tariff strategy, Chris argues the real cost will be borne by American consumers. He breaks down the administration's evolving tariff policy, the confusion surrounding trade deficits, and why tariffs function more like a tax increase than a penalty on foreign countries.

You didn't burn out. You just finally called your own bluff. The diagnosis isn't the story — what you do after it is.   In This Episode: Why the ADHD diagnosis is just a moment — the real story starts after Owning your triggers before things go nuclear in business and life Why awareness without action is useless for ADHD Entrepreneurs   What You'll Take Away: Labeling yourself isn't progress — changing your actions is Spotting the small triggers stops the big explosions ADHD isn't your personality — it's wiring, not a headline No system or diagnosis fixes you unless you use it The world won't change for your brain. You work with it, or you drown   ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode The Impulsive Thinker® breaks down what really happens after getting an ADHD diagnosis as an Entrepreneur. The Impulsive Thinker® shares why knowing you have ADHD isn't enough — it's what you do next that matters. Triggers, ownership, emotional outbursts, and responsibility land hard. Raw details show how easy it is to hide behind the label, or to use awareness as an excuse not to act. This hits every ADHD Entrepreneur fed up with empty talk and ready for something real. Still using society's measuring stick? Hit play — this is for you.   Email me about it at andre@theimpulsivethinker.com. Remember — ADHD failure is measured on society's measuring stick. Not yours. Your brain runs on interest, not importance. That's not a flaw. That's a different operating system. ADHD is not a deficit. It's a difference.  

Most entrepreneurs think their biggest challenge is marketing. Or sales. Or cash flow. Or finding more customers. But one of the biggest challenges business owners face is something that rarely gets talked about: Loneliness. In this episode of the New Jersey Business Podcast, Paul and Vanessa Valverde have an honest conversation about the hidden emotional side of entrepreneurship and why so many business owners feel isolated while building their businesses. Entrepreneurship often looks exciting from the outside. Freedom. Flexibility. Growth. Opportunity. But behind the scenes, many entrepreneurs carry responsibilities, pressures, decisions, and uncertainties that few people truly understand. Friends and family may support you. Employees may appreciate you. Customers may value your work. But that does not always mean they understand what it feels like to be responsible for building and sustaining a business. This episode explores why entrepreneurship can feel so lonely, the hidden costs of isolation, why traditional networking often fails to solve the problem, and why meaningful community may be one of the most overlooked success tools available to entrepreneurs. Paul and Vanessa also share personal experiences from building New Jersey Business Media, launching the New Jersey Business Podcast, creating entrepreneurial communities, and observing the common struggles business owners face regardless of industry. This conversation is not about business tactics. It's about the human side of entrepreneurship. Because sometimes the biggest breakthrough is not another strategy. It's finding the right people to walk the journey with you.

Nick Kostos opens Wednesday show with his thoughts on all of the hate New York Knicks fans have been receiving during the NBA Finals.

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Kyle sit down for an honest conversation about the things every Catholic does but will never admit — from parking lot rage after Mass to skipping the responsorial psalm response and hoping nobody noticed, and more. 00:00 Catholics Won't Admit This 02:05 Forgetting the Responses 03:25 Bringing Kids to Mass 06:36 Late for Church 08:14 Palm Sunday Problems 12:21 Picking a Communion Line 14:02 Judging Church Music 16:18 Confession Confessions 21:02 Farting In Church 26:16 Being Distracted at Mass 28:54 Thinking About Lunch 31:17 Catholic Clutter 37:15 Short vs Long Masses 41:33 Awkward Church Interactions 47:18 The Offering Basket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Michael Proctor took the stand during the first Karen Read trial, he called his own messages about the woman he was investigating “juvenile” and “unprofessional” and insisted they had “zero impact” on the investigation. When Robert Devine was confronted by the POST Commission about his alleged conduct with Sandra Birchmore, he allegedly said she “lied about everything.” When the state police union responded to Proctor's suspension, they said it appeared to be based on nothing more than “text message exchanges.”Juvenile. Personal. Regrettable. Human. She lied. Every response from every officer and every institution follows the exact same playbook: minimize, isolate, redirect.But an eighty-seven-page lawsuit filed against Canton and the Massachusetts State Police alleges the documented record tells a very different story. According to the complaint, Proctor and former Canton Sgt. Sean Goode exchanged messages spanning more than a decade — communications that allegedly include racial slurs, antisemitic statements, discussions of planting evidence, and a derogatory slur about Sandra Birchmore, the woman at the center of a federal case alleging she was pursued by officers starting when she was a teenager and later killed by one of them.In the Sandra Birchmore case, four officers have been decertified or permanently barred from policing. In the Karen Read case, the lead investigator was fired and pulled from other prosecutions. Both cases happened in Canton. Both went through the same DA's office. Both needed the federal government to step in.And through all of it, not one person on the inside has said the words: the culture was the problem. This piece asks why — and whether the silence itself is the answer.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#SandraBirchmore #KarenRead #TrueCrimeToday #MichaelProctor #SeanGoode #PoliceCulture #MatthewFarwell #HiddenKillers #CantonPolice #TrueCrime

Is there a diet that can help reverse type 2 diabetes? Discover how to reverse diabetes naturally with a diet that improves blood sugar control, eliminates cravings, and reduces insulin resistance.0:00 The diet that reverses diabetes naturally0:23 Can you reverse diabetes?1:38 Insulin resistance and prediabetes 5:09 High blood sugar explained 6:08 Side effects of type 2 diabetes 6:47 How to reverse diabetes naturally 8:49 A low-carb diet and intermittent fasting 9:30 Signs of blood sugar problems10:13 The best diabetes diet plan12:15 Foods to avoid if you have type 2 diabetes12:58 Natural blood sugar control

This week on Purple Political Breakdown, Radell Lewis starts with the Meet the Press clip where President Trump claims he never guaranteed no new wars, and uses it to set the night's thread: every guardrail we built only works if somebody enforces it.Nuanced News runs that thread through four stories. The Iran and Israel escalation, and a ceasefire that is not really a ceasefire while missiles fly and warships and drones share the same strait. Bill Pulte handed acting Director of National Intelligence over eighteen agencies despite no intelligence background, through a Federal Vacancies Reform Act loophole that turns Senate confirmation into a workaround. A federal judge in Rhode Island striking down the asylum freeze in a 135-page opinion while the Senate moves roughly 70 billion dollars in enforcement. And the White House media offenders page, plus a list naming individual journalists and creators, as a First Amendment story that should worry you no matter your party.Research on a Dime is an elections roundup: the California governor primary (Becerra advances while Hilton and Steyer fight for second, with a wealth tax proxy war on the November ballot), the Los Angeles mayor runoff (Bass advances, then Nithya Raman advances against Spencer Pratt), the Graham Platner controversies in Maine, Iowa (Zach Lahn beats Trump-backed Randy Feenstra, so vote Rob Sand), and the Alabama congressional map. Breakdown in the Public takes on the affordability squeeze and the single-villain stories both parties keep selling. We close with good news: a pancreatic cancer breakthrough called daraxonrasib, sodium batteries as a low-cost rival to lithium, and a nonprofit wiping out medical debt for about 97,000 Connecticut residents.Listen now and find the show on the Alive Podcast Network and at purplepoliticalbreakdown.com.[Paste the Apple Podcasts episode link here before publishing.]Standard Resource Links and Recommendations (verbatim block)Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: https://www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices.Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. 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In this episode, I'm talking about a relationship trap that doesn't get discussed nearly enough: the difference between choosing someone because you genuinely want them - and - choosing someone because they seem less likely to hurt you. And while most people would never say that out loud, their dating choices often tell the REAL story. Plus, does someone's attractiveness make them less or more likely to cheat? Hmmm... LISTEN NOW. Then, check out my book "Don't Be DESPERATE: Get Over Your Breakup with CLARITY & DIGNITY" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3R2EHiz Get personalized help: breakupBOOST.com YouTube & TikTok @breakupBOOST Check out Trina's breakup & dating merch: blockandshop.com

Weakness is Strength What happens when the thing you trust most about yourself finally fails? In this message, we explore the life of Peter and the surprising journey from self-confidence to Spirit-dependence. Peter loved Jesus. He wanted to obey Jesus. He believed he would never abandon Jesus. Yet time after time, Peter found himself relying on his own courage, understanding, devotion, and strength. It wasn’t until his confidence in himself finally collapsed that he discovered the power of God’s grace. Through Peter’s story, we’ll wrestle with some honest questions: Where do we trust ourselves more than God? Where do we rely on our own effort instead of His presence? And what happens when life reveals we’re weaker than we thought? Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, we’ll discover that God’s power is not perfected through our strength, but through our surrender. Because before Pentecost, Peter was drawing strength from Peter. After Pentecost, Peter was drawing strength from the Spirit. And that changes everything. God is not looking for impressive people. He is looking for dependent people. Philippians 2:5-8 Discussion topics HEAD – What did Jesus say to you through the Word? What stood out to you most from Peter’s journey?  Was there a specific moment in Peter’s life where you saw yourself? Before Pentecost, Peter was drawing strength from Peter. After Pentecost, Peter was drawing strength from the Spirit.  What do you think is the difference between self-confidence and Spirit-dependence? Which of Peter’s “strength strategies” do you relate to most? Courage Understanding Performance Helping others Devotion Passion Control Why? HEART – How did it make you feel? Have you ever experienced a season where God exposed a weakness you didn’t know was there? What did that experience teach you? One of the sermon questions was:  “Where do I trust me more than God?” How would you answer that honestly today? Which statement impacted you most? “Peter was not lying about his love. He was wrong about his strength.” “The rooster did not expose Peter to Jesus. It exposed Peter to Peter.” “Jesus did not restore Peter’s ego. He restored Peter’s calling.” “God is not looking for impressive people. He is looking for dependent people.” Why? HANDS – What are you going to do with it? What is one area of your life where God may be inviting you to stop relying on your own strength and start relying on His? Please be specific. Peter’s turning point came when he stopped drawing strength from himself. What practical step could you take this week to depend more on God? Examples: Begin your day in prayer. Ask for help. Admit a struggle. Invite accountability. Spend time in Scripture before making a decision. Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what’s next

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Good morning! Start your day with Go Birds! Daily, a daily Eagles podcast giving you everything you need to know for June 6th. In today's episode Eliot Shorr-Parks dives into the latest online speculation that AJ Brown admitted to leaking news to the media. Plus, some thoughts on the new offense and ESPN ranks the teams most likely to make the playoffs. Join Go Birds! Insiders!, a new community for all the #RealOnes, #AutoDownloaders and Daily listeners to hang out, talk Eagles and enjoy exclusive Eagles content! CLICK HERE to join.

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Nachi Gordon sits down with Rabbi Tzadok Katz, a shadchan with over 23 years of experience, for one of the most honest and entertaining conversations about shidduchim you'll ever hear. From speed dating and picture sharing to the stigma facing working boys and the pressure that's been built into the system, Rabbi Katz pulls no punches about what's actually broken, and what's working better than people think. The conversation covers everything from how technology has completely transformed the shadchan's job, to why girls are maturing faster than boys and what needs to change, to the halacha of sharing information and how buried details may be behind most early divorces. Rabbi Katz also shares his philosophy on excitement, readiness, and why "getting the job done" is more complicated than it sounds. Whether you're a single, working with singles, or just fascinated by how the system actually works behind the scenes, this episode is a must-listen. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp _________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App The easiest way to give Tzedaka https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful _________________ ► EL AL From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing: "ברוכים הבאים לישראל." Book your next flight with EL AL: https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa _________________ ► Ness Vacation Homes EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness. OPTIONAL PROGRAM-LEVEL PESACH EXPERIENCE Upgrade your stay with a complete A–Z Pesach setup, including kitchen preparation, catered meals, and fully arranged details by Glatt Gourmet. https://nessvacationhomes.com/ _________________ ► Fine Toys and Gifts Have family in Israel? Send them something they'll actually love. Fine Toys and Gifts delivers American brand toys and gifts anywhere in Eretz Yisroel — LEGO, Playmobil, dolls, board games, and more — with flat rate shipping for just $12. https://www.finetoysandgifts.com _________________ ► Chasdei Lev Chasdei Lev sends truckloads of food and goods to thousands of Rebbes families across 27 communities nationwide. They're in the middle of a major campaign to expand their warehouse, and they need your help to get there. https://www.charidy.com/ChasdeiLev?utm_source=MM&utm_medium=podcast _________________ ► UJA UJA is at the center of Long Island's Jewish community with the shared purpose of strengthening our Jewish future. https://ujafedny.org/five-towns _________________ ► 12 Stones Realty Discover 12 Stones — a luxury private home community in the breathtaking Jerusalem Hills, combining nature, serenity, and elevated living just minutes from Jerusalem. Spacious homes, stunning views, and a one-of-a-kind family atmosphere. https://12-stones.co.il/landing/?utm_source=MPP _________________ ► Town Appliance Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  

Eliot Shorr-Parks joins the 94 WIP Morning Show to speak on what he's thinking about the Eagles' new look offense and the stories circulating about A.J. Brown putting things publicly in the media to help push the team to make changes.

Al & Jerry: Why do men use this insult against other men? And do people admit to picking their nose?

In this episode, you'll learn: • How Chase explored different career paths before choosing engineering • Why passion projects helped him gain clarity about his future • The role leadership and service played in his college journey • How internships can help students test potential career interests • What colleges look for beyond grades and test scores • How students can build a meaningful application without trying to impress everyone • Why starting early can create more opportunities and less stress • What Chase would tell his freshman-year self if he could start over • The lessons he learned while preparing for competitive engineering programs • How finding direction helped him approach college admissions with confidence Whether your student is interested in STEM, still exploring their options, or simply trying to figure out what's next, Chase's story is a powerful reminder that success comes from consistent growth, curiosity, and purposeful action.

Al & Jerry: Why do men use this insult against other men? And do people admit to picking their nose? -- plus warmup

Al & Jerry: Why do men use this insult against other men? And do people admit to picking their nose?

Send us Fan MailDonald Trump just got a lesson in something he hates hearing:No, you don't have that power.A federal judge ordered Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center after ruling that only Congress—not Trump, not his board, not his loyalists—has the authority to rename a national memorial created by Congress.But this story isn't really about a sign.It's about something much bigger.What happens when presidents act first and worry about legal authority later?What happens when power starts treating constitutional limits as optional?And why should working people care when powerful people decide the rules don't apply to them?Today we break down:

A raw conversation about men's mental health and male suicide. Ten years ago George Bell was making plans to take his own life, and nobody around him knew. In this episode he tells David Chambers how the code of masculinity convinced him that struggling made him weak, why he was willing to trade his life to protect his idea of being a man, and how the intervention of two women saved him. On male suicide, mental health awareness, loneliness, male friendship and what it really means to be a man. George Bell is a speaker, author, and advocate for men's mental health and modern masculinity. Drawing from his own experience overcoming severe mental health struggles, including suicidal thoughts, George has dedicated his work to helping men build deeper connections, develop emotional resilience, and challenge harmful stereotypes around masculinity. Through his writing, speaking engagements, and research, he explores topics such as male identity, loneliness, mental health, relationships, and the impact of culture and technology on men's wellbeing. His mission is to create spaces where men can speak openly, seek support, and lead healthier, more connected lives.   Key Topics: ⭐ George Bell's Journey From Suicidal Thoughts To Purpose And Advocacy ⭐ The Hidden Crisis Of Men Suffering In Silence Despite Being Surrounded By Loved Ones ⭐ Why Shame, Masculinity, And Fear Stop Men From Asking For Help ⭐ Loneliness, Emotional Isolation, And The Missing Depth In Male Friendships ⭐ Creating Safe Spaces For Men To Open Up And Have Honest Conversations ⭐ The Myth Of Male Self-Sufficiency And Our Need For Human Connection ⭐ How Social Media, Algorithms, And The Online World Exploit Men's Insecurities ⭐ The Core Wound Of "Not Being Good Enough" Driving Male Struggle And Behaviour ⭐ Nature Versus Nurture: How Society Shapes Modern Masculinity ⭐ Raising Boys In A Divided World While Teaching Emotional Awareness And Resilience ⭐ Why Men Often Turn To Anger, Addiction, Or Extremism Instead Of Processing Pain ⭐ Building Stronger Communities, Brotherhood, And Support Networks For Men In Modern Life   Connect With David - The Authentic Man:   ➡️ Join the Waitlist — Relate https://forms.gle/2AXhmyNweasETaso7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/  Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/  For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net  Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe  Connect with George Bell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeybell/ Book: https://tr.ee/BkOgHc7ptc   RELATE:   

Finally after a few days of Twins baseball - we have a full show tonight beginning with Henry recapping the interviews conducted with Kendall Qualls and Adam Schwarze - we also replay a caller who seemingly was representative of the response from Monday's interview and how it is a perfect example of needing to admit when we are wrong and letting people know you can be better!

Wait, you never had a KNIFE SHARPENING VAN in your neighborhood as a kid?  Also, Kat has a new hobby...and it's as booooooorrrrrinnngg as you thought it would be.

This morning I went to the gym, hit the sauna with my buddies, and got pulled into a mastermind I didn't see coming. Five hours of human conversation later, I came home buzzing. Not because anyone paid me. Because I remembered something we're all forgetting. We're getting siloed off. AI is making it worse. The most valuable thing you'll own in the next few years isn't a skill or a tool. It's knowing exactly who you are and connecting with other humans from that place. I'll show you the simple practice that gets you there. Press play. Featured Story I rolled out of bed this morning thinking I'd hit the gym, get my workout in, and head home. Then my buddies suggested the sauna. We sat in there for over an hour, sweating, talking, building ideas off each other. A full-on mastermind nobody planned. I came home and watched the stucco guys working on my house. Asked them questions I'll never need answered, because I love watching humans do what they're good at. By noon, I caught myself saying out loud — I just have a good life. All because of human connection. Five hours of it. No phone. No AI. No agenda. Important Points Human connection is the currency of the next few years. Build it now, even when it feels uncomfortable to engage. Your ideology shapes every decision you make. Audit your actual actions to discover the worldview running your life. Knowing who you are makes decisions feel simple. Once you write it down, the noise around you starts to fade fast. Memorable Quotes The greatest currency of the next few years is your ability to connect with humans, even when it gets uncomfortable. AI makes you feel smart until it makes you stupid. Humans make you stupid or mad until they make you feel loved. The younger they were, the more they thought they knew. The older they were, the more they tried to remember. Scott's Three-Step Approach Ask yourself the same questions every day for two weeks. Patterns emerge as answers shift over time. Use those patterns to write a Who I Am doc based on your actual actions and the friends you keep, not your dreams. Make every decision from that doc. The resistance you meet will be from people and habits you wanted gone anyway. Chapters 0:06 - Why I'm hoarse — a five-hour morning of talking 0:32 - Getting paid to talk and the joy of doing it for free 1:29 - Human connection is the currency of the future 5:01 - Ideology and why every single person has one 6:41 - The Daily Awareness Diary and 10 simple questions 8:47 - The Who I Am doc that ends your drifting for good 11:42 - What changes when you stop drifting and start acting Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into what the Knicks reaching the NBA Finals means for the Mikal Bridges trade debate. Evan admits the deal has officially been worth it for the Knicks, even as it creates a brutal reality for Nets fans if Bridges helps deliver a championship. The segment also revisits the birth of “Knicks in 26,” with Tommy Lugauer's bold prediction looking shockingly accurate one year later. Plus, Evan and Tiki debate Drake Maye's long term ceiling after New England's AJ Brown move and react to a surprising Giants kicking decision.

A spine-chilling sing-a-long, a terrible idea, another manhole catastrophe, an incident at the Black Crowes concert, a talent show bird flex, Shawn goes deep on a Disney drama, a man cries on live television, modern day graduation parties, Guiness Book of World Rercords falls off and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION Something bigger than taxes is driving America's corporate headquarters out of blue states—and executives are finally saying it out loud. In this episode, we break down the accelerating migration of major companies like Exxon and Silicon Valley giants into red states, not for payroll or tax relief, but for something far more fundamental: the legal system itself. From claims of “hostile courts” and unpredictable verdict environments to high-profile cases shaping corporate risk calculations, this conversation explores whether America is splitting into competing legal realities—and what that means for business, politics, and the future of investment in the United States. OPENING HOOK Finally, somebody said the quiet part out loud. For years, we were told corporations were fleeing blue states because of taxes, unions, or cheaper labor. But now executives are saying something different entirely: It's the courts. Not the tax code. Not the workforce. The legal system itself. SEGMENT 1: THE GREAT CORPORATE RELOCATION Big corporations are moving headquarters out of states they've been in for decades. California, New York, New Jersey—places that once anchored American business power—are losing companies at a steady pace. And according to executives, it's not about simple economics anymore. It's about legal predictability. Companies are increasingly choosing jurisdictions where courts are seen as more stable, more consistent, and less politically driven. Florida and Texas keep coming up—not just for taxes, but for legal structure and federal court alignment. SEGMENT 2: THE EXXON SIGNAL The clearest admission yet comes from ExxonMobil. When the company moved its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, leadership didn't center taxes as the deciding factor. Instead, they pointed to something more sensitive: “Regulatory environment” and “hostile courts.” Executives emphasized the importance of operating in a state where legislators, judges, and juries “understand the business” and where legal exposure feels more predictable. Even more significant, the company aligned itself with a federal court jurisdiction outside Houston—highlighting how granular legal geography has become in corporate strategy. SEGMENT 3: THE ZUCKERBERG EFFECT Tech is following a similar pattern. High-profile legal battles involving major platforms have raised concerns about jury-driven damages, regulatory pressure, and politically charged litigation environments. Meta's legal challenges in certain jurisdictions, particularly in California, have intensified debates about whether social media companies are being shaped through courts rather than legislatures. The result: increasing interest in relocating operational or legal structures to states seen as more protective. SEGMENT 4: JUDGE SHOPPING AND LEGAL STRATEGY Behind the scenes, corporate legal teams are adapting. One growing practice is “judge shopping”—strategically filing cases in jurisdictions believed to offer more predictable outcomes. This isn't new, but it's becoming more central to corporate survival strategy as legal variability increases between states and federal districts. The concern from executives is not just losing cases—but facing inconsistent legal interpretations depending on geography. SEGMENT 5: THE BROADER DIVIDE What emerges is a fractured map of the United States: Some states are seen as business-friendly legal environments Others are viewed as high-risk litigation zones Federal court districts are now part of corporate relocation strategy In this framework, companies aren't just choosing where to operate. They're choosing which legal universe they want to live in. CLOSING TAKE Whether this trend represents a correction, a warning sign, or a permanent restructuring of American legal geography, one thing is clear: Corporate America is no longer just following the money. It's following the courts. And that changes everything. ...

Dan Nathan and Guy Adami open with promotion of their new interview series Standing Table (episodes with Anthony Scaramucci, Rick Heitzmann, and SoFi's Liz Thomas) and note a recent RiskReversal conversation with Dan Niles about investing in a market bubble. They discuss eased geopolitical rhetoric heading into Memorial Day, crude around $88, lower yields, and the S&P 500 at all-time highs, while warning that valuation measures (Buffett indicator, CAPE) and consumer stress signals (high auto payments, elevated gas/insurance costs, rising credit card delinquencies) are flashing red. They review sharp pullbacks in Costco and Walmart as valuation-driven despite decent quarters, then turn to a rebound and potential rotation into software (IGV) and cybersecurity. They highlight rising AI token consumption pricing, “token maxing,” and reports that Amazon, Microsoft, and Uber are pulling back after blowing through AI budgets, framing it as an IPO-era monetization issue. They close on Dell's blowout AI server results and parabolic stock move, cautioning about margins, valuation, and broader crash risk, referencing Andrew Ross Sorkin's comments on the inevitability of future market crashes. —FOLLOW USYouTube: @RiskReversalMediaInstagram: @riskreversalmediaTwitter: @RiskReversalLinkedIn: RiskReversal Media

What if the biggest threat to your company is not competition, but the systems everyone told you to trust?In this episode, Alisa Cohn sits down with Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup methodology and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, The Startup Way, and Incorruptible, for a conversation about leadership, corporate governance, innovation, and why so many modern companies lose their way as they grow.Eric unpacks the dangerous side of “best practices,” why shareholder primacy often destroys long-term value, and how financial pressure quietly reshapes company culture from the inside out. He also shares the untold story behind Costco's governance model, why Anthropic's structure matters in the AI race, and what founders misunderstand about speed, alignment, and leadership integrity.You'll learn:Why many “best practices” are actually value destroyingWhat Eric Ries means by “financial gravity”How companies lose their mission after founders lose controlWhy Costco became one of the strongest governance models in businessThe hidden danger of shareholder primacyWhy trustworthiness may be the most underrated asset in businessHow Lean Startup was misunderstood by most foundersThe real purpose behind MVPs and rapid experimentationWhy principles create faster companies, not slower onesHow aligned teams move faster with less management overheadWhat Anthropic is doing differently with AI governanceWhy constraints often create breakthrough innovationThe leadership lesson Eric learned from nearly compromising his own principlesHow founders can build companies their grandchildren will be proud ofWe talk about:00:00 Why Eric Ries says builders are “under siege”02:00 The hidden problem with modern business “best practices”05:00 Why shareholder primacy destroys long-term companies08:00 The untold Costco and Sol Price story12:00 How Costco built a governance fortress16:00 Understanding “financial gravity” inside organizations19:00 Why Costco shareholders defended leadership decisions22:00 The problem with management entrenchment24:00 Why corporations should function more like balanced systems26:00 Anthropic's governance structure and AI leadership30:00 Why checks and balances do not kill innovation32:00 The real philosophy behind Lean Startup35:00 Why principles create speed inside organizations38:00 The overlooked role of trust and alignment40:00 Why great leaders intentionally make things harder42:00 The danger of compromising on core values44:00 Eric's hardest leadership decision46:00 What founders misunderstand about success and power47:00 How to build companies designed to last generationsFollow Eric onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/Website: https://theleanstartup.com/ Connect with Alisa!Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohnTwitter: @alisacohnFacebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/Website: http://www.alisacohn.comDownload her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon

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What does it actually take to convince a court that a defendant is too dangerous to be free? In Anna Kepner's case, a federal judge said out loud that an adult facing these charges would almost certainly be jailed — and then declined to order it. We brought in a criminal defense attorney to explain what that contradiction really signals.Anna, eighteen, died aboard a Carnival cruise while traveling with her blended family. Her sixteen-year-old stepbrother, now indicted as an adult, stands charged in her death in a rare federal prosecution rooted in the fact that it happened in international waters.Our guest breaks down the legal machinery most coverage skips. How much room does a judge actually have to treat a defendant differently because of age once that person has been charged as an adult? When prosecutors argue that strict release conditions aren't enough — pointing to the minors living in the home where the teen has been placed — how does the defense answer that without sounding like it's gambling on a tragedy? And why would a young defendant facing a possible life sentence ever push to be moved out of the juvenile system?This is the conversation for anyone who wants more than a headline — a defense attorney's read on what the judge is weighing, why he paused to consult the Marshals, and what the eventual ruling is likely to hinge on.If you've been following Anna's case and can't understand how the accused is still walking around free, this segment is built to answer exactly that.Links:Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDisclaimer:This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.Hashtags:#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #TrueCrime #LegalAnalysis #DefenseAttorney #CruiseShipDeath #FederalCourt #DetentionHearing #JusticeForAnna #CrimeCommentary

Shocking new comments from Former First Lady Jill Biden have revealed that Former President Joe Biden's infirmities were no secret among his inner circle, but just how long did they know? Comedian & Media Fellow at the Heritage Foundation Tim Young sits down with Will to re-examine the coverup of Joe Biden's cognitive decline, before taking a look at how the Democratic Party's alienation of straight, white men has led to “beta orbiters” like James Talarico.Plus, UFC Fighter & RAF Wrestler Colby Covington picks apart Will and Tim's fighting strategies, discuss the increasing politicization of sports, and preview his upcoming wrestling event in Dallas. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠ Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews) Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Am I the Jerk? is the show where you can confess your deepest darkest secrets and be part of the conversation.

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – America's ruling class clings to outdated assumptions as drones, regional wars, energy corridors, and rival alliances transform global power. From Iran to Russia and China, adversaries adapt faster than Washington's strategy, exposing the limits of military dominance and signaling a dangerous shift toward a fragmented, multipolar world order now unfolding...

In this candid and deeply reflective episode, Nick challenges the ultimate corporate badge of honour: constant busyness.  Drawing from a pivotal 2003 encounter with a remarkably calm and hyper-effective CEO, he unpacks the uncomfortable truth that a packed calendar, endless back-to-back meetings, and the need to sign off on every decision are rarely signs of an indispensable leader.  Listen as Nick shares lessons from his own career missteps, offering five essential shifts for executives to transition from merely feeling important to becoming genuinely effective, unlocking both their true leadership potential and their company's valuation. KEY TAKEAWAYS A constantly packed schedule is often a fear response disguised as strategy, serving to reassure your brain that motion equals progress when it may just be hiding slow-moving failure. The most impactful leaders exhibit a special kind of calm, unbothered by minor chaos because they have conquered the fear of failure and are fully present in the moments that matter. High-value leadership stems from deliberate reflection rather than reactive execution, meaning executives must fiercely guard their strategic thinking time the same way they protect company revenue. A business that cannot function autonomously without its founder faces significant price discounts from potential buyers, proving that true scaling requires building and trusting a capable leadership team. BEST MOMENTS "The CEO who can't step back isn't indispensable—they're actually insecure." "Buyers don't pay a premium for a CEO who's always available; they pay a premium for one who's built something that doesn't require it." VALUABLE RESOURCES Want to grow and scale your business? Check out Nick's Boardroom Program: ⁠https://gamma.app/docs/BOARDROOM-2026-FINAL-h2vknz5qne7vvwm⁠ To get your copy of Nick's book, Exit for Millions, go to ⁠http://bit.ly/4ngC2hO⁠ Nick's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/realnickbradley Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker, and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors to build, scale and sell high-value companies. He spent 10+ years working in Private Equity, where he oversaw 100+ acquisitions, 26 exits, and over $5 Billion in combined value created. He has one of the top-ranked business podcasts in the UK (with over 1m downloads in over 130 countries). He now spends his time coaching and consulting business owners in building and scaling high-value business towards life-changing exits. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Former Marlins president David Samson joins The Roast to breakdown the MLB Players Union's proposal to the owners in the CBA talks. Plus, what he thinks of the disastrous Giants start to the season.

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – America's ruling class clings to outdated assumptions as drones, regional wars, energy corridors, and rival alliances transform global power. From Iran to Russia and China, adversaries adapt faster than Washington's strategy, exposing the limits of military dominance and signaling a dangerous shift toward a fragmented, multipolar world order now unfolding...

Isaiah 43:2 Hebrews 13:5 Six Key Principles: 1. Fear Robs You of God's Path ● Deuteronomy 1:19–21 ● 2 Timothy 1:7 2. Fear Rewrites God's Purposes ● Deuteronomy 1:27 ● Numbers 13:32–33 3. Fear Ruins God's People ● Deuteronomy 1:28 4. Fear Rejects God's Promises ● Deuteronomy 1:29–33 5. Fear Resists God's Command ● Deuteronomy 1:26 ● James 4:17 6. Fear Removes God's Blessing ● Deuteronomy 1:34–35 Eight Ways to Overcome Fear F — Face Your Fear Honestly Psalm 139:23 A — Admit it Before God Psalm 34:4 C — Claim God's Promises Isaiah 41:10 E — Embrace God's Presence 1 John 4:18 F — Follow God Fully Numbers 32:12 E — Entrust Everything to Him 1 Peter 5:7 A — Act in Faith Psalm 56:3 R — Rest in His Care Isaiah 26:3

Charges against four Broadview protesters accused of impeding immigration officers were dropped Thursday after the U.S. Attorney's Office made the extraordinary admission that federal prosecutors had committed misconduct during the grand jury proceedings that led to charges being filed in the first place. Host - Jon Hansen Reporter - Madison Savedra Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.

The quest for "artificial empathy" is a central theme in AI Valley. Gary Rivlin discusses how "personality engineers" fine-tune bots like Pi to be kind, conversational, and admit ignorance. Unlike IQ-focused models, these bots use flattery and human traits to mimic genuine connection. Rivlin predicts AI will soon serve as emotional companions or affordable therapists for those who cannot pay for human professionals. However, this development creates friction, as Microsoftbuilds its own EQ-heavy rivals to compete with OpenAI's products. Even tools like Anthropic's Claude demonstrate distinct "attitudes," proving that while bots reflect training data, they are increasingly sophisticated human-like assistants. (6/8)1903 LA

It has become so widely accepted that the US lost the war with Iran that now even American neoconservative hawks admit it. Ben Norton explains why major neocons like Robert Kagan and Bill Kristol have turned against the war. They lament that Iran's victory reflects the decline of the US empire and the transition to a more multipolar world order. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrlXNHSCfoQ Topics 0:00 USA lost war with Iran 1:47 Poll: war is unpopular 2:42 Media admits USA lost 3:32 Iran still has most missiles 4:39 Iran withstands US blockade 5:21 Iran destroyed US bases 6:03 US hawks admit the truth 7:25 Neocons and PNAC 9:13 George W Bush admin 9:55 Neoconservatism 11:30 Rise of Donald Trump 12:00 Hillary Clinton 12:44 Victoria Nuland 13:41 Coup in Ukraine 15:29 (CLIP) US-backed coup 16:14 US "checkmate" in Iran 17:05 Decline of US hegemony 18:26 Iran has major leverage 19:22 US defeat 20:34 Neocons abandon ship 22:14 Poll: Americans oppose war 22:44 Poll: Americans say US lost 23:30 Crisis of US imperialism 23:57 Outro

Adam Schwarze enlisted in the Marines three weeks after watching the Twin Towers fall live from his senior year English class and never really stopped fighting. Nine deployments, 70 plus countries, classified undersea SEAL operations, and now a grassroots Senate run in Minnesota with no establishment backing. This one gets into all of it, the rocket shots in Iraq, the brother who died in his arms, what it actually took to cross from Marine infantryman to SEAL officer, and why he believes boots on the ground in Iran could turn into another Middle East disaster. The conversation gets brutally honest about what veterans understand about Iran that politicians don't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices