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Built for BusinessIn this episode, Mark R. LePage welcomes Rachel Gresham and Ali Alsaleh from The American Institute of Architects to discuss Built for Business, AIA's new podcast. Rachel and Ali share their paths through architecture and the experiences that shaped how they think about business. They also explore why architects need stronger business knowledge to build successful firms.Rachel brings together experience in architectural practice, business strategy, research, and education. Ali's career has spanned architecture, design, filmmaking, writing, and media production. Today, they work together at AIA to create professional practice resources that support architects at every stage of their careers.Together, Mark, Rachel, and Ali discuss the inspiration behind Built for Business and the lessons emerging from its conversations. They explore why there is no single model for a successful architecture firm. Discover how better business practices can help architects create healthier, more profitable, and resilient firms.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Built for Business with Rachel Gresham and Ali Alsaleh.Learn more about Built for Business and listen at Built for Business, and connect with Rachel and Ali on LinkedIn. Please Visit Our Platform SponsorsInPro helps architects create buildings that stand up to everyday wear without compromising the design vision. As a trusted partner and single-source supplier, they make it easier to specify products that protect both your projects and your reputation. Learn more at InPro.com and tell them EntreArchitect sent you.ARCAT makes finding architectural product information simple. Access specifications, CAD details, BIM objects, and sustainability documentation from thousands of manufacturers—all free, with no paywalls or registration required. Explore the platform architects trust every day at ARCAT.com.WeCollabify is one of EntreArchitect's trusted allied partners, helping architecture firms build capacity through integrated design, BIM, and technical professionals who work directly within your team. Their goal to help firm owners create the capacity they need to better serve clients, support their teams, and make confident long-term growth decisions. Learn more at WeCollabify.com/EntreArchitect.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

0:30 - Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) on Dignidad Act 12:18 - Chicago press corps 30:50 - Act Blue 48:16 - Piker 01:05:03 - Jeffery Degner, research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, explains that Gen Zers are looking to gambling apps for a way out of their “economic morass” Follow Jeffery on X @DrJeffDegner 01:22:57 - John P. Heybach, Founder & President of Altus Academy on Chicago’s West Side, on what he’s doing to get kids to “buy in” to a better education. For more on Altus Academy altusacademy.org 01:41:50 - Mickey D. Levy, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution and a member of the Shadow Open Market Committee, says Kevin Warsh is bringing new ideas to a Fed that has been stuck in its old ways. 01:57:36 - Open Mic Friday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with architect and sustainability expert Gunnar Hubbard, co-founder of Solenworks, for a fascinating exploration of what it means to move beyond sustainable buildings toward buildings that actively make the world better. Drawing on more than three decades of experience, Gunnar shares how growing up in a self-built log cabin in Vermont shaped his passion for architecture, passive design, and creating buildings that work with nature rather than against it.The conversation explores the shift from sustainability to climate-positive design and why the decisions made at the very beginning of a project can have such a profound impact on its long-term performance. Joe and Gunnar dig into integrative design, the relationship between building performance and financial value, and why creating healthier, more sustainable environments requires looking beyond conventional approaches to design and construction.Joe and Gunnar also venture into the future of the building industry, exploring emerging technologies, offsite construction, mass timber, and the potential for buildings to become part of the solution to growing energy demands. They discuss the role of daylighting in creating better spaces and why thoughtful design—not simply adding more glass or more technology—is essential to balancing comfort, performance, and human experience.Ultimately, the conversation makes a compelling case for buildings that do more good than harm. Gunnar shares his vision for Solenworks and the opportunities ahead for advancing climate-positive design, while reminding us that great architecture begins with understanding the people, the place, and the natural systems that connect them.More About Gunnar HubbardGunnar Hubbard, FAIA, LEED Fellow. Gunnar is an architect, entrepreneur, and sustainability leader with over 30 years of global experience who founded Fore Solutions—a pioneering green building consultancy acquired by Thornton Tomasetti, where he led their global sustainability practice for 22 years. As both a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and LEED Fellow, he has shaped sustainability strategies across continents on projects ranging from Brooklyn's 69-story Alloy Development to 158 LEED for Existing Buildings in Sweden for Vasakronan to Shanghai's five-million-square-foot International Financial Center. His unique combination of technical expertise, entrepreneurial insight, and educational leadership—including teaching at Cornell University, Executive Director of the Yestermorrow Design/Build School, and serving on the national AIA Committee on the Environment—positions him as a recognized expert in scaling sustainable solutions from vision to measurable impact. Since the fall of 2024, he has been a mentor-in-residence for the Roux Institute's ClimateTech Incubator, and now is an entrepreneur-in-residence.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/company/solen-works/posts/?feedView=all https://solenworks.com/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpod

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harry Dorfman insists that quoting a racial slur from evidence is part of preserving the record—even after Black public defenders asked him to stop. Austin Petersen examines where accuracy ends and institutional power begins, then turns to Fat Joe and the unwritten cultural rules surrounding language. Jon Miltimore of the American Institute for Economic Research joins to debate catastrophic AI warnings, government regulation, China and the future of work. Liza Libes of Pens and Poison explains why men stopped reading, how publishing narrowed its audience and whether great books can rebuild a broader literary culture. Follow Wake Up America on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so every new episode lands in your feed. Watch the full video.

In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres welcomes back Don Booth, CEO at American Institute of Nondestructive Testing, to discuss the growing demand for skilled trades professionals and the future of nondestructive testing education. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pamela Nieting is a real estate development and housing policy expert and licensed civil engineer with nearly two decades of experience across both the private and public sectors. She's the founder of Nieting Development LLC, and co-founder of Renovar Partners, a real estate development company focused on unlocking the value of underutilized land and partnering with builders to fill a housing shortage need. She also serves as Chair of the Planning Commission in Walnut Creek and chairs the Housing Legislation Committee for the Builders Industry Association, giving her a front-row seat to how policy shapes what gets built, and where. Originally from Peru and based in the Bay Area, Pamela, brings a global perspective to the work of building homes and shaping communities. We talk about:- Pamela's career pivot from civil engineering to real estate development and how public speaking and relationship building prepared her to become a firm leader.- California entitlements, housing legislation, land use law, and public-private partnerships through major developments Pamela has worked on, including those on Treasure Island.- Her immigrant upbringing and experience with disability in her family shaped her approach to affordable housing, including community specific strategies for multigenerational living and housing accessibility.- Entrepreneurship and her vision for a new model of residential real estate development.- We end with lessons that architects can learn from developers to deliver better projects more efficiently.>>>Connect with Pamela:LinkedInnietingdevelopment.comrenovarhomes.comhttps://sanjosespotlight.com/santa-clara-university-alumna-brings-affordable-housing-to-city/https://losgatan.com/planning-commission-recommends-55-unit-los-gatos-green-development/>>>Thank you to our sponsor:The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is a not-for-profit technical institute for structural steel. The Architecture Center is an initiative of AISC, and was created for architects by architects. It provides resources to help architects save time and money, reduce risk, and achieve their project goals.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.aisc.org/architecture-center⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/company/american-institute-of-steel-construction⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/aisc⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the attack on America on 9/11/01, the impact of Islam, the life and impact of Charlie Kirk, and the “threat” of artificial intelligence. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

In this episode of The Curious Realm, host Christopher Jordan welcomes Author Yousof “Yaw” Nesari to discuss his concept of “Carbonic Reality”. What if every breath you took carried the secret to liberation? The new book Carbonic Artistry: Breathing Beyond Self into the Cosmic Symphony is a revolutionary exploration of life's most universal act—breathing—and its profound power to transform the way we experience ourselves and the universe. In the second part of the episode, we welcome San Francisco Bay area architect Richard Gage, AIA, member of the American Institute of Architects and founder & former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth. He now leads the charge for a new World Trade Center investigation along with his courageous wife Gail at RichardGage911.org. We will discuss the realities of that fateful morning, the aftermath, and how the world has irrevocably changed 25 years later because of it. What can we do to shed light on the truth behind this tragedy? Join the Curious Realm as we delve into the topics of carbonic reality with Yousof Nesari and 9/11 25 years later with Richard Gage. Curious Realm is proudly distributed by: Ground Zero Media, APRTV and the official Curious Realm ROKU App!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curious-realm--5254986/support.

Stan Haithcock — better known as "Stan the Annuity Man" — says that while higher interest rates may make annuity products more attractive right now, the real bargain is that life-expectancy tables have not been adjusted for the advancements artificial intelligence is creating that will lengthen life expectancies. Payments in the future will be lower, Haithcock says, "but current life expectancy tables are a bargain ... and in about two or three years you will see that change." Haithcock — who has called himself "the walking middle finger of annuity truth" — notes that with 15,000 people turning 65 every day and just 9% of the population covered by pensions, "it's a demographic tidal wave of people looking for guarantees and looking to put in an income floor." He discusses the best ways to do that — buying an annuity "for what it will do, not what it might do" —  with various types of annuities, and which products and sales pitches to walk away from. The bond market sold off last week, pushing long-term bond yields to levels unseen since 2007, at the same time copper prices went through their 10th straight week of rising prices to get close enough to record levels that a new peak is expected this week. In "The Week That Is," Vijay Marolia, chief investment officer at Regal Point Capital, says that the numbers are real but market concerns over them are temporary. He expects the market to shake it off, meaning there are buying opportunities hidden among the headlines. Marolia also discusses an analysis released last week by the Burning Glass Institute — a labor-market think tank — showing that unemployment among workers ages 22 to 34 without a college degree has dropped to levels it has barely touched in the last two decades, which he thinks speaks to bigger trend on the value of a college education. Plus, Cary Sinnett, director of personal financial planning for the American Institute of CPAs, discusses their recent survey showing that Americans don't just love their pets, they make personal financial decisions around them. More than 60% of American dog and cat owners have a budget for spending on their pet, but nearly 7 in 10 say that, if faced with having to cut household spending, they would be more likely to cheap out on themselves ratehr than their pets.

Turning back time to 2018, we revisit a conversation between Dr. Thurman and Raghu Markus about facing reality, transforming our reactivity, and understanding karma.You can help continue Dr. Thurman's life's work to preserve Tibetan culture. Visit Tibet House to learn more.In this episode, Robert Thurman and Raghu explore: Buddhism as a realistic approach to understanding realityThe projections and stories we tell ourselves every dayWorking with fear and judgment in meditationEntering the gaps of mental reactivityKarma: an intentional action with evolutionary consequencesThe relationship between self-awareness and the direction of our karmaBuddhist perspectives on rebirth and reincarnationThe distinction between unconscious rebirth and consciously choosing to returnNeem Karoli Baba and the experience of living completely in realityThe intimate connection between absolute reality and unconditional loveAbout Dr. Robert Thurman: Robert Thurman (1941-2026) was an American Buddhist author and academic who wrote, edited, and translated many books on Tibetan Buddhism. He was the Je Tsongkhapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University before retiring in June 2019. He held the first endowed chair in Buddhist Studies in the West. After education at Phillips Exeter and Harvard, he studied Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism for almost thirty years as a personal student of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He wrote both scholarly and popular books and lectured widely all over the world. As President of the American Institute for Buddhist Studies, he convened the First Inner Science Conference with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Amherst College in 1984. He was also a founding trustee of Tibet House New York. Check out his most recent book Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life. Robert Thurman made many appearances on our network, and he is greatly missed. “Being realistic is the best approach because the better you understand reality, the happier you will be. The less you understand it, the more unnecessary trouble you will put yourself through. That's why when people ask what Buddhism is, I tell them that Buddhism is realism.” –Robert ThurmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the left's stated desire to stack the Supreme Court, the Lindsey Clancy Trial, and policy positions of J.D. Vance. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

The Space Show Presents Leonard David, Sunday, 8-30-26 4583This was a space show discussion hosted by David Livingston with veteran space journalist Leonard David as the main guest, along with several space community members including Marshall Martin, Manuel Cuba, Bill Gowen, John Hunt, Dr. Charles Lurio, Phil Swan, Dr. A.J. Kothari, and Dr. Doug Plata. The conversation centered on the recent launch of NASA's Roman telescope, with Leonard describing it as a significant moment in astronomy that will complement existing observatories like Hubble and James Webb. The discussion also covered Leonard's skepticism about NASA's Artemis program, particularly regarding the transition from Artemis III's lunar orbit mission to a human landing on the moon, with Leonard expressing concerns about technical readiness and the need for proper testing before committing human missions. The conversation touched on China's lunar program delays, SpaceX's Starship development challenges, and broader space policy issues, with participants discussing the gap between scientific discoveries and their incorporation into educational materials for students.David hosted this program with Leonard David as the main guest, discussing recent space developments including the Roman telescope launch. Barbara reported watching the launch early in the morning and praised SpaceX's success, comparing it to the James Webb telescope deployment. The discussion touched on how new astronomical data from instruments like the Roman telescope and James Webb might be more quickly accessible to the public and citizen science groups compared to previous missions, potentially addressing the delay in updating science textbooks with current findings.Leonard expressed skepticism about the current status of NASA's Artemis program, citing concerns about the technical readiness to transition from Earth orbit operations to human lunar landings. She noted that while Artemis II was inspiring, there are missing technical links similar to those proven during Apollo missions, and she emphasized the need to avoid early human fatalities in the program. Leonard also discussed the growing space competition with China and the importance of communicating space exploration to the public in accessible ways beyond technical jargon.The group discussed China's postponement of the Chang'e 7 mission to 2027, with Barbara explaining that timing issues around lunar illumination at the South Pole were the main factor, as the mission required specific lighting conditions for the landing area. Charles clarified that the 18.3-year lunar cycle affects illumination at the South Pole more significantly than at equatorial regions, requiring precise timing rather than simply waiting for the next identical opportunity. The discussion also touched on technical challenges with the relay satellite and landing site conditions, with comparisons made to similar challenges faced by NASA's Artemis program.Leonard also expressed skepticism about current space programs, particularly regarding SpaceX's promises and Elon Musk's leadership style, comparing it to past experiences with the space shuttle program. He shared her concerns about the challenges facing private space companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, noting that the current space program is significantly different from the Apollo program. Our guest reflected on the past involvement in promoting student payloads for the space shuttle program, where she and colleagues testified before Congress about getting students involved in NASA missions.The group discussed challenges related to lunar exploration, including the complex illumination conditions at the South Pole due to the 18.6-year lunar nodal cycle and the need for continuous computer simulations to map polar sunlight. Leonard highlighted concerns about moonquakes and the importance of gathering more data through additional seismometers before committing to a moon base. The conversation shifted to broader political and financial topics, with David expressing skepticism about government fiscal responsibility and noting that both major political parties contribute to growing national debt, which he believes will have significant impacts on future generations.The group discussed the Artemis program, particularly focusing on the need for unmanned lunar landings before human missions as part of the Artemis IV planning. Leonard expressed skepticism about claims of a cislunar economy, noting that while there are studies and interest from multiple countries including India and China, the sustainability and economic viability of lunar exploration remain uncertain. The discussion also touched on historical space missions, including challenges during Apollo 10 and 11, before being interrupted by David who mentioned a recent Deloitte report on space and the moon.David shared information about a new Deloitte report on the lunar economy, which estimates a potential economic value of $343 billion to $566 billion through 2050. He plans to review the report's assumptions and potentially invite the authors to discuss it on his space show. The group discussed the importance of reviewing economic projections and assumptions in space exploration, with Barbara emphasizing the need for sustained human presence on the moon before considering Mars missions.The group discussed the development status of Starship, particularly focusing on the differences between flights 13 and 14. Charles explained that flight 14 would attempt to catch both the booster and Starship, with the upper stage catch feature being removed recently. The discussion highlighted ongoing challenges with propellant transfer testing and concerns about space debris, with Leonard expressing worry about potential explosions during refueling operations in orbit.Our guest expressed support for the idea of a Space Academy similar to Annapolis or West Point, noting her work on rewriting a Space Career book and conducting interviews with space startups. He highlighted challenges in the space startup industry, including frequent changes in leadership and funding issues, while acknowledging the presence of successful companies in Colorado like Advanced Space and Blue Canyon. The discussion touched on SpaceX's dominance in the industry and its role in launching numerous payloads, including CubeSats, though its future plans with Falcon 9 remain uncertain.Leonard and David discussed public skepticism about UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), noting that recent Pentagon releases and media coverage have increased public interest. Leonard expressed concerns about missing data in Pentagon files and highlighted credible reports from military pilots, while also considering alternative explanations including military testing programs. The conversation touched on historical perspectives on UFOs, including experiences from the 1950s, and mentioned ongoing congressional efforts to protect whistleblowers who come forward with UAP information.The group discussed various topics related to space exploration and UAPs. Barbara shared insights about Mike Gold's work on NASA's UAP study and Bigelow Aerospace's involvement. The conversation then shifted to potential new propulsion technologies, with Leonard mentioning a company called Exodus that is developing innovative space travel solutions. David referred to a podcast interview with Eric Weinstein, who discussed how conventional scientific constraints may limit our understanding of space travel, propulsion, and extraterrestrial life. The conversation ended with a discussion about a new book by Steve Benner that critiques how science handled the Viking data on Mars.The group discussed Eric Weinstein, with Bill describing him as intelligent but having a persecution complex as an outsider to physics, while John Jossy mentioned Weinstein's technical paper on unified field theory. Leonard shared her experience filming with Buzz Aldrin for a new documentary and mentioned an upcoming story about a potentially significant finding on Venus. The conversation concluded with Leonard describing her childhood experience witnessing a black triangle-shaped object, which she believes was a classified U.S. aircraft based on information from Bill Scott, though John Hunt expressed skepticism about the alien origin theory.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about artificial intelligence and developments in Iran, Israel, Nepal, Iceland. The American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the emerging details of the Covid conspiracy. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief Jim McTague about artificial intelligence data centers. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Director of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including our national debt, the impact of Cloward and Piven's economic philosophy since the ‘60's, the history text book of Howard Zinn, and the Meta legal settlement. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

In today's episode, we're diving into a topic that affects nearly everyone: digital stress and the way modern life keeps our brains and nervous systems stuck in constant overdrive. From nonstop notifications and endless scrolling to informationoverload and fractured attention, our brains were never designed to process this much input all day, every day.We'll explore how digital overload fuels anxiety, disrupts sleep, weakens focus, and contributes to burnout, while also discussing what neuroscience teaches us about calming the nervous system. Most importantly, we'll share practicalstrategies — including mindfulness, breathwork, and simple daily habits — that can help restore resilience, clarity, and a greater sense of balance in an always-connected world.Joining us is Dr. Brian RamosDr. Ramos is a Yale-trained neuroscientist and stress expert. He is the founder of Zen Brain Academy, which is a brain health and nervous system training platform built to help people thrive in the AI-powered Digital Age. His signature M.B.M.N.S. framework, which stands for mindfulness, Breathwork, Movement, Nature, and Sleep, gives overwhelmed achievers a practical, science-backed system for managing chronic stress and digital overload.He is the author of The Art of Stress-Free Living and Inside OutCalm, and is currently writing The Digital Age Dilemma, adeeper exploration of how modern technology is reshaping the human nervous system. Through his weekly newsletter, the Zen Brain Blueprint on Beehiiv, his Zen Brain YouTube channel, and his upcoming AI brain coaching app,HeyZenith.ai, Dr. Ramos is on a mission to help today's professionals protect their attention, restore their calm, and reclaim their cognitive edge. We are also proud to have him as a Fellow of The American Institute of Stress.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. #1 – From WV PRESS – From rural West Virginia to engineering innovation Nicole Robinette grew up in Danville, West Virginia, without knowing any engineers personally. Now she's helping create new solutions to real-world problems. The WVU chemical engineering student has contributed to research focused on breaking down harmful PFAS chemicals that can accumulate in the environment and human body. Her work has included manufacturing membranes for testing as researchers look for new approaches to addressing contamination. Robinette has also emerged as a student leader. She has held leadership positions with the Society of Women Engineers and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and was selected as chief engineer for her upcoming senior capstone project. After graduation, she hopes to work in industrial chemical engineering and process design while continuing outreach to Appalachian students. Read more: https://wvpress.org/wvpa-sharing/from-rural-west-virginia-to-chemical-engineering-innovation-nicole-robinettes-story/ #2 – From MARSHALL UNIVERSITY – Reimagining the middle school experience What if school felt a little more like the world students are preparing to enter? Marshall University, Wayne County Schools and the Empowerment Collaborative are partnering to create West Virginia's first Marshall University-Anchored Empowerment Demonstration School. The initiative will begin with sixth grade and add another grade each year. Students will take part in simulated workplace experiences, project-based learning and career exploration while developing leadership, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills. Marshall will serve as the initiative's research, innovation and higher education partner, helping study and refine the approach while sharing successful practices across the state. The long-term goal goes beyond a single school. Partners envision a statewide network of Empowerment Schools connecting education more closely with careers, communities and West Virginia's future workforce. Read more: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2026/08/collaborative-partnership-announces-west-virginias-first-marshall-university-anchored-empowerment-demonstration-school/ #3 – From WV TECH PARK – 15 years of discovery and innovation Fifteen years ago, West Virginia set out to preserve and grow a world-class research and innovation campus in South Charleston. Today, the West Virginia Regional Technology Park is home to 32 companies and more than 1,000 employees working across research, manufacturing, technology, education and economic development. The Tech Park recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with tenants, community leaders, partners and many of the people who helped transform the campus into the innovation ecosystem it is today. Since 2011, the mission has been about more than preserving the site's scientific legacy. It's about creating a place where researchers, businesses and entrepreneurs can collaborate, develop new technologies and create new opportunities for West Virginia. Read more: https://www.wvtechpark.com/post/15-years-of-discovery-development-and-driving-what-s-next Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about developments in Iran, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Korea, and Canada. The American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the controversy over Data Centers for Artificial Intelligence. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief Jim McTague about Trump's pausing tariffs on imported beef. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Director of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Webinar abstractDr. Rouhana will present on eight arguments for “Gender Dysphoria” as a mental disorder along with some aspects of the theological problems.Dr. Hruz will present on clinical aspects, “treatment” fallacies, and dangers, with reference to the complementarity of faith and science in addressing “gender dysphoria.”Our presentersStephen Rouhana, Ph.D.Gender Dysphoria – Lessons from Science and FaithDr. Stephen Rouhana is a husband, father, and grandfather with a Ph.D. in physics. He worked for 17 years at General Motors Research Labs and 15 years at Ford's Scientific Research Labs, trying to save lives in automotive crashes. He authored or co-authored 82 technical publications, 3 book chapters, and 18 U.S. patents, and 7 international patents. Among other awards, he's received the U.S. Government Award for Safety Engineering Excellence, the Award of Merit from the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, and is a Fellow of Society of Automotive Engineers and a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.As a young Catholic, he felt called to serve God. Near the end of his career in research, that calling led him to Sacred Heart Major Seminary for a master's degree in Pastoral Studies. In December 2014, he retired to concentrate on serving in ministries within the Catholic Church. He has authored two books: “A Rosary for Religious and Restless Minds – The Structured Contemplative Rosary,” and “The King and Queen are Naked: Establishment Failures based on Scientific, Medical, and Psychiatric Research on ‘Gender Dysphoria,'” both published by En Route Books and Media. He currently serves in many ministries and is a faculty member of the Catholic Biblical School Ministry.AbstractThis presentation is derived from my book titled, “The King and Queen are Naked – Establishment Failures based on Scientific, Medical, and Psychiatric Research on ‘Gender Dysphoria'.” The term “Gender Dysphoria” was created by a small group of psychiatrists in the American Psychiatric Association (APA). It is currently used in reference to people who experience confusion about their own gender and is part of the APA's clinical reference guide known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders (aka the ‘DSM'). The APA asserts that experiencing feelings of living in a body of the wrong gender is not a mental disorder. Instead, they claim that distress caused by those feelings is what is disordered.In the presentation, I share the results of a scientific analysis of over 275 journal articles on “Gender Dysphoria.” The analysis leads to the conclusion that the feeling that one is living in a body of the wrong gender is a mental disorder. The presentation will go through the eight arguments for that conclusion and will show how the APA has ignored their own definition of a mental disorder in an effort to mislead the public and to ensure continued funding for gender-affirming care by insurance companies.The presentation also addresses how faith enters into the equation of “Gender Dysphoria.” An analysis of Church teaching from sacred scripture, magisterial documents, and understanding of moral theology are all brough to bear on the topic. A response for Catholics, individually and corporately, is proposed.Paul Hruz, M.D., Ph.D.Scientific Fact and Fallacy in the Evidence Base for Medical Management of Sex Discordant Gender IdentificationPaul Hruz is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Physician-Scientist. He currently holds academic appointments as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Professor of Cellular Biology and Physiology. Dr. Hruz received his Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Marquette University. He received his M.D. Degree and Ph.D. in biochemistry from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed Residency training in Pediatrics at the University of Washington in Seattle and a Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship at Washington University. Hruz served at the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Washington University from 2012-2017. In his laboratory-based research career, he has contributed to improvements in the treatment of people with HIV infection. For the past decade, he has presented scientific evidence related to the medical care of children with gender dysphoria to a variety of audiences both nationally and internationally. Dr. Hruz is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. He has also received certification in Healthcare Ethics from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Dr. Hruz. has authored over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific reviews and book chapters. Most importantly, together with his wife Anne, he has raised five children in St. Louis.AbstractIn this presentation, Dr. Hruz will discuss ongoing scientific controversy in the rapidly expanding field of “gender medicine” with specific attention to serious deficiencies in the evidence base for the gender affirmation model. Individuals who experience sex-discordant gender identification frequently seek medical care to address significant psychosocial morbidities. As in all areas of medicine, healthcare professionals have a moral duty to utilize the foundational ethical principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence with the goals of alleviating suffering and restoring health. Achievement of these aims is facilitated by a firm understanding of the meaning of health, discovery and application of scientific evidence regarding disease pathogenesis, and objective assessment of the relative risks versus benefit of any proposed intervention. Well-established understanding of the role of sex-steroid hormones on growth, metabolism, bone health, and neuro-cognitive development together with emerging data on adverse effects of intentionally inducing the pathologic state of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism will be exposed. Known and unknown effects on psychological health will also be considered. Finally, a framework for conducting ethical controlled clinical studies on psychological intervention based upon anthropologically sound scientific premises will be proposed.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including the treatment of our military, resolving the conflict in Iran, Hamas and related disinformation campaigns, and Florida politics. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

The political left and right increasingly agree on one dangerous idea: Washington should direct more of the economy.Industrial policy, tariffs, subsidies, and economic nationalism are being sold as ways to rebuild manufacturing, strengthen families, and make America more prosperous. But replacing market decisions with political direction does not create prosperity. It concentrates power, protects favored industries, and forces families and businesses to pay the bill.That is the focus of my conversation with Dr. Paul Mueller, Senior Research Fellow and Director of Defending Freedom and Combatting Collectivism at the American Institute for Economic Research. Paul studies entrepreneurship, economic growth, monetary economics, and political economy. He also hosts AIER's The Economist Next Door, which brings economic ideas to everyday Americans.We discuss his AIER paper examining the New Right's growing embrace of industrial policy, protectionism, and government-directed investment.

The Space Show Presents George Tyson, Tuesday, 7-28-26.The Space Show featured George Tyson, CEO of Orbital Construction Pioneers, discussing his company's concept for building large orbital structures using additive manufacturing with bio-based materials, primarily plant-based epoxies and fillers like hemp. He detailed the “First Step” project, which aims to create a rotating disk-shaped space station called Station 520, with initial construction relying on materials grown and processed in orbit. Tyson explained the current research phase, focusing on material testing and 3D printing technology, and mentioned partnerships such as with Exo Scientific for life support systems. The conversation covered technical aspects like structural design, launch costs, regulatory considerations, and the long-term goal of establishing an Earth-independent space economy. Tyson also introduced the Interplanetary Regen Network (IRN), a proposed consortium to collaborate on space development. The discussion included questions from co-host John Jossy and other participants about feasibility, timelines, and potential applications of the technology.George discussed his experience from 2005 when he participated in a space tourism assessment, finding that while there was public interest, it wasn't sufficient to support expensive space tourism flights. He advised companies like XCOR to focus on flying scientific experiments multiple times before sending them to the ISS, which XCOR had planned to implement before other issues arose. The discussion also covered current space tourism status, with John noting that Virgin is not doing well and Blue Origin has shifted focus, while SpaceX is doing some tourism but not much, and George expressing interest in stratosphere balloon rides as a more viable luxury tourism option.The group discussed their experiences with early television technology, particularly watching the Apollo landings on black and white TVs. They shared personal anecdotes about watching the moon landings in various locations, from hotel rooms to living rooms, and compared these experiences to modern large-screen TVs and electronic devices. The conversation also touched on advancements in electronics, including high-speed oscilloscopes, with Marshall sharing a story about purchasing a $250,000 oscilloscope for work at TI.George Tyson, CEO of Orbital Construction Pioneers, was our main guest. His large program focused on his flagship “First Step” project, which involves building Station 520 - a 320-meter diameter orbital station that will use additive manufacturing with biological materials grown in orbit to create panels and structures. The station will be constructed using about seven vehicles the size of Starship, with initial framework and plants lifted from Earth, and will serve as a manufacturing hub producing fresh water, oxygen, and food while processing waste products from customers.George talked about his company's development of plant-based biopoxy materials for space construction, explaining that they have tested various formulas including hemp for fillers and are working on 3D printing capabilities. The team discussed their plans for a disc-shaped space station (Station 520) with a 3-meter-thick wall structure that would be hollow with different gravity levels, though specific details about density and mass remain undetermined as they are still in research and testing phases. George outlined their approach to becoming Earth-independent through aquaponics and hydroponics systems that would process waste materials from other stations while providing oxygen, water, and food in exchange for technical support and resources.George explained their 3D printing process using hemp fibers, noting they currently chop fibers to quarter-inch lengths and mix with wood pulp as filler. When asked about launch costs, George indicated they expect costs to eventually reach around $100 per kilogram, similar to what was needed for space manufacturing in 2005, though initial costs will be higher. George confirmed they have experience dealing with regulatory bodies, having previously obtained space flight approval for a training course in 2006-2007, and expressed confidence in working with the FAA to navigate new regulatory challenges for their space manufacturing facility.George explained that his space development project is still in early stages, with ground testing planned before any FAA approvals will be needed. He described his background in mechanical engineering and NASA experience, which led him to form Black Sky Training and later explore 3D printing applications for space development. The team is researching the possibility of using plants for space construction, inspired by a DARPA proposal about growing structures in space.Our guest mentioned his recent presentation at ISDC, noting that while time constraints affected the full presentation, there was significant interest and engagement from attendees, leading to opportunities for further discussions. John Jossy introduced George to Daniel Tompkins and his project, Grow Mars, which involves self-replicating greenhouses using local resources for algae production and 3D printing. George expressed interest in collaborating with Tompkins and requested John share his contact information. George also shared that despite a board member's resignation, the organization is seeking new members to bring fresh perspectives and challenge existing assumptions.George explained the construction process for building a space station, describing how they would use a metal frame (called Stelimer) to create a structure that could be shipped from Earth, which would then be sheeted with the same material. He clarified that while current stations would use 3D printing within a framework, future stations would print beams and frames directly and confirmed that the 3D printers could operate in vacuum conditions without requiring gravity. The discussion also covered surface texture options for the 3D-printed materials, with George suggesting several methods including spray guns and specialized formulas for smoother finishes.George also shared plans for Station 520, emphasizing the importance of developing robotics for operations like sheeting and farming to minimize human involvement. He mentioned collaborating with Exo Scientific on a regenerative life support system and expressed interest in connecting with other private space station companies. George also noted that a revised business plan, including a clearer roadmap, would be published soon, potentially for submission to the ISDC business plan competition. John Jossy proposed collaborating on a blog post about space settlement progress, to which George agreed. The discussion concluded with George sharing ideas about large rotating space stations for long-duration missions, including concepts for growing food and raising animals.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1:SPEAKER'S STUMP SPEECH is brought to you by https://www.hansenstree.com/ “Who Do You Want to Control Our Data & Tech Future?” 18:32 SEGMENT 2: Jason Sorens, Economist at the American Institute for Economic Research || TOPIC: Top economic headlines of the day || Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' against Iran || Trump has paused Canadian tariffs || Tariff refunds aier.orgx.com/JasonSorens 34:48 SEGMENT 3: No more panhandling in St. Louis County? https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailThis week, Becker Shareholder Kathleen “Katie” Berkey, AICP, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger and explains how she helps clients deal with all sorts of issues related to their property. As Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they're not making it anymore,” and truer words have never been spoken. Land remains invaluable and there is often a developer looking to build, renovate, or demolish any given property. When a project like this commences, it can bring a host of headaches and trouble to those living next door.Katie Berkey is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in City, County, and Local Government Law and is a certified Professional Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners. Katie is the only practicing professional to hold both credentials in Southwest Florida and one of eight statewide. She represents clients in zoning, land use, and planning matters and represents clients in local government administrative matters before city and county commissions, councils, and boards. Katie has been recognized by various publications and organizations as one of the best lawyers in America, a Florida Rising Star, a member of the Legal Elite, a Legal Up & Comer, one of the Top 40 Under 40, and Woman of the Year!Conversation highlights include:How can volunteer boards, managers, and association residents stay alert to possible land use changes in their vicinity?How to determine if a proposed new development presents an incompatible commercial use with the existing neighborhood?What are typical deal points in a shared use agreement with a developer?How prevalent is the NIMBY (Not in My Backyard) mindset?What kind of next-door development do people fear the most?Why do local building departments often cite the association for certain violations when it might be the owners who created the violation without the association's knowledge or consent?Who should attend a municipal or county Code Enforcement hearing with an attorney?What can be done when a city wants to repave streets in a community or enforce traffic violations but is requiring an onerous indemnification agreement from the association?BONUS: Katie discusses various valuable resources for working moms and discusses her work with the Mother's Milk Bank of Florida.Related Links:Article: “‘NIMBY' to ‘YIMBY'” – FCAP Managers Report Article: Mind the Invisible Lines: Easements Every Board Encounters Online Class: Board Certification: Condo/Co-Op 4-HourOnline Class: Board Certification: HOA 4-Hour

Hotel Mars with Doug Messier, John Batchelor, Dr. David Livingston, May 27, 2026, 4542The meeting reviewed recent progress and plans for the Earth-Moon system, focusing on SpaceX's Starship 12 mission, which was mostly successful despite engine failures and issues with controlled splashdowns for both stages. Doug Messier discussed ongoing challenges for Starship, including full reusability and orbital refueling, and noted NASA's reliance on Starship for Artemis III. The conversation covered Blue Origin's recent NASA contracts for lunar landers and rovers, as well as Firefly Aerospace's hopper mission to survey the lunar south pole for future base sites. The group discussed NASA's phased plan for building a moon base, with initial robotic missions leading up to crewed landings and eventually a permanent presence. Participants expressed both optimism about technical progress and caution about the ambitious timelines and risks involved with new companies and unproven systems.The three of us discussed SpaceX's recent Starship 12 mission, which was mostly successful with the upper stage entering a suborbital orbit and deploying satellites, though the Super Heavy first stage had engine issues and crashed into the Gulf. Doug noted that while progress is being made, the timeline for NASA's Artemis program is becoming tighter, with the Artemis III mission planned for next year requiring the Starship and Blue Moon landers to be close to final configuration. The discussion highlighted that future missions will need to achieve full reusability and develop orbital fuel depots for lunar missions in 2028.Doug discussed NASA's requirement for uncrewed lunar landings before sending astronauts to the moon. He provided an update on SpaceX's 13th flight, noting that engineers are analyzing data from the previous flight and the FAA is reviewing an anomaly where the super heavy did not land as planned in the Gulf. David also shared that NASA selected Blue Origin over SpaceX for a Moon-based mission, including contracts for landing a crewed lander and two rovers in 2028, with each rover contract valued at approximately $238 million. Doug expressed uncertainty about Blue Origin's ability to meet the aggressive timeline, though he acknowledged their ground testing has progressed nWe talked about NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission announcement on June 9th, which will provide updates on lunar landing vehicles and crew selection. Doug explained that Blue Origin has contracts for rovers and Firefly Aerospace has a contract for four hoppers that JPL is developing to be deployed around Shackleton Crater at the Moon's South Pole. The hoppers will conduct high-resolution imaging and help determine the size and configuration of a future moon base, with the goal of establishing a permanent base around 2032.The Hotel Mars group discussed NASA's Moon-Based Phased Implementation plan, which involves multiple phases of lunar landings and equipment delivery to build a permanent moon base by 2022-2023. They mentioned three planned missions later this year with Blue Origin, S-Robotic, and Intuitive Machines. Doug explained that Blue Origin is working on Block 2 Version 2, which will be capable of supporting four people on the moon's surface for 30 days.Doug mentioned the timeline for establishing a Moonbase, outlining three phases: initial habitat and equipment delivery (Phase 1), more intense operations (Phase 2), and a permanent base (Phase 3). He explained that while the human program depends on when private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are ready to carry astronauts to the lunar surface, significant testing and development are needed in the next few years, including docked operations with the Orion spacecraft and test landings. Skepticism was expressed about meeting the 2027-2028 timeline for human landings, citing risks due to the young and relatively unproven nature of the companies involved.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4579 Zoom: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred Simon | Friday 21 Aug 2026 930AM PTGuests: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred SimonZoom: Our guests discuss the Israeli company Moonshot.space and moreBroadcast 450 Zoom: Open Lines Discussion | Sunday 23 Aug 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonZoom: Open Lines Discussion. Join us if you can. Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

John Hunt meets The Wisdom Team: UAP/UFO Analysis are ready!June 2, 2026, TuesdayThis meeting was a John Hunt led Space Show discussion focused on analyzing UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) videos and documents released by the government following President Trump's executive order. John Hunt, the guest expert, demonstrated several videos from the Arrow system that showed infrared detections of unidentified objects, explaining that these were classified as unidentified even though some could potentially be explained as flares or other known objects. The group discussed whether the released materials represented genuine secrets or mostly old declassified information, with John noting that deeply classified documents likely remain hidden and may never be fully disclosed. They also examined claims by Congress members about having seen classified evidence of extraterrestrial visits, discussing how such statements might be interpreted and the potential security risks involved. The conversation included technical details about military sensor systems, redacted data in the released videos, and various theories about UAP origins and government motivations for maintaining secrecy.John showed UAP videos from the Arrow system during the meeting, explaining that these videos show heat signatures detected by aircraft infrared systems but have been redacted to remove technical data about sensor capabilities. He clarified that the government classifies these videos as UAP not because of the objects themselves but because of the advanced sensor technology revealed, which could potentially benefit adversaries like China. John noted that while some deeply classified information may exist, the released documents appear to be mostly old material from the Arrow system rather than new revelations, and expressed doubt about whether truly sensitive information would be easily disclosed.The group discussed recent interviews with Congress members claiming to have seen classified information about extraterrestrials, with John noting that while these claims walk a narrow line regarding security protocols, no one has been prosecuted for UFO-related security violations. They examined the case of Dylan Borland, who allegedly faced harassment after witnessing a UAP at an airbase, leading him to become a whistleblower. The conversation concluded with speculation about whether intelligence agencies are trying to hide alien technology or both alien technology and national security information.The group also discussed the lack of verified alien crash debris and government transparency regarding UFO incidents. John explained that while some recovery sites like Roswell and Aztec occurred before government intervention, no tangible evidence has been publicly confirmed for analysis. The discussion touched on potential motivations for keeping information classified, including bureaucratic inertia, historical concerns about public reaction, and the possibility of reverse-engineering technology. Marshall suggested that congressional claims about classified information might serve as disinformation to deter adversaries, while John proposed that the Department of Energy holds the real secrets about propulsion technologies.John presented and analyzed various UAP footage and incidents, including the Rendlesham Forest case and videos from military surveillance. The group discussed a particular video showing an object that some debunkers believe could be a flare, though John noted the object lasted much longer than typical flares would. Marshall suggested the object could have been created as a diversion, and the group acknowledged that more contextual information would be needed to definitively identify the object, as much of the relevant data was redacted from the footage.Our guest also presented footage of military encounters with unidentified objects, including a Hellfire missile test and a Chinese balloon shootdown, to demonstrate how missiles interact with balloons. The group discussed a Syrian UAP video that showed an object accelerating away when tracked, with Marshall noting the absence of an exhaust plume. David expressed skepticism about the recently released documents, suggesting they contained little substantive information and comparing the situation to previous leaked content.Hunt talked about recent UAP releases and expressed optimism about the quality of the evidence, particularly highlighting a video that showed promising details. The group analyzed various UAP footage, including instances where aircraft appeared to be chasing unidentified objects, with Marshall questioning whether the quality and granularity of the data matched what would be expected from military analysis. The conversation concluded with David asking about whistleblower commentary on the quality of data being shared publicly, though this topic was not fully addressed in the transcripJohn presented and analyzed recent UAP footage releases, discussing various interpretations of the objects captured, including some appearing to move through windmills and potentially interact with water. The group discussed the mixed reactions from UAP community members, with some viewing the releases as a positive step while others considered them trivial. John concluded that while the released footage likely shows real UAPs, particularly small orbs and possibly saucers, the evidence would not be convincing to skeptics like Mick West.The group discussed the potential for artificial intelligence, specifically Claude and OpenAI, to analyze UAP data. David suggested using AI to evaluate the released data, though no one was aware of anyone having done so yet. Marshall presented a theory about space aliens potentially avoiding Earth due to its location in a super bubble with fewer stars, making it less attractive for alien expansion compared to galactic arms. The conversation also touched on challenges with protecting websites from large language models and the possibility of advanced propulsion technologies that might allow unseen alien visits.John discussed his investigation into UFO phenomena, explaining that while he initially approached the topic with skepticism, he became concerned when government agencies appeared to be taking UAP incidents seriously, including cases involving nuclear weapons. He analyzed the claims made by Lou Elizondo and other witnesses, noting that Elizondo had testified under oath and raised concerns about illegal funding mechanisms and lack of proper congressional briefings. The group discussed the challenges of government transparency on UAPs, with David questioning how agencies could resist presidential directives and Marshall drawing parallels to J. Edgar Hoover's secret file practices.David and Marshall discussed concerns about the credibility of reports regarding alien encounters, emphasizing the challenges of verifying information due to modern surveillance capabilities and the potential for manipulation. They explored questions about how extraterrestrial beings might handle radiation in nuclear environments, comparing it to the lingering effects of human nuclear testing sites. The conversation concluded with a suggestion to visit the nuclear test site in Nevada for a better understanding of radiation effects, though John expressed doubt about the current technological gap between humans and any potential alien visitors.The group discussed recent developments in UAP/unidentified aerial phenomena, with John noting that while there has been progress over nine years, the situation remains limited. David expressed interest in potentially doing a space show tour of nuclear test sites in Las Vegas and encouraged John to keep the group updated on any new information about UAP. The conversation concluded with an extended discussion about ancient texts and religious interpretations of extraterrestrial life, where David shared insights from his conversations with a Chabad rabbi about deeper meanings in biblical passages regarding aliens and UFOs.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4579 Zoom: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred Simon | Friday 21 Aug 2026 930AM PTGuests: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred SimonZoom: Our guests discuss the Israeli company Moonshot.space and moreBroadcast 450 Zoom: Open Lines Discussion | Sunday 23 Aug 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonZoom: Open Lines Discussion. Join us if you can. Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

What does a Professional Parliamentarian do, and why is this role important at the LCMS Convention? Al Gage (current Parliamentarian for the National Association of Parliamentarians, CPP-T, PRP, PAP; past president of the American Institute of Parliamentarians) joins Andy Bates (co-host of The Coffee Hour) and the Rev. Roy Askins (executive editor of the Lutheran Witness, LCMS Communications) to share his story and why he became a parliamentarian, what exactly a professional parliamentarian is, the purpose and intention behind Robert's Rules of Order, what these rules accomplish and how they do it, how congregational voter's assembly can get the benefits of Robert's Rules without having to have a full time parliamentarian, one of the most creative ways Al has seen Robert's Rules used, and how congregations can implement Robert's Rules of Order in their congregations. For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org.

The Space Show Presents Lisa La Bonte, Sunday, 8-2-26.Quick summaryThe Sunday Space Show featured Lisa LaBonte discussing the rapid growth of national space agencies worldwide, with approximately 90 countries now having space programs primarily in emerging and developing markets. LaBonte presented data showing how these agencies are focused on using space for economic development, infrastructure building, and addressing national needs rather than pursuing prestige missions. The discussion covered how these emerging space nations are collaborating with established programs like China's lunar missions, using services like Starlink for connectivity, and developing their own launch capabilities. Participants explored topics including IP protection challenges for foreign investors, the role of STEM education in these countries, and how political risks affect business opportunities. The conversation also touched on cultural differences in how failure is perceived in different countries and the varying levels of public interest in space exploration.Detailed Summary:The conversation focused on space agencies, where Lisa explained that approximately 80-90 countries have space agencies, including both national agencies and international consortiums like ESA. Lisa presented on the growth of national space agencies, highlighting how these agencies have expanded exponentially in emerging markets over the past decade. She explained that these space programs serve as economic development tools, providing infrastructure, connectivity, and job opportunities, particularly in Africa where they are transformational rather than just supportive of growth. Lisa noted significant international collaborations emerging, including a first-of-its-kind partnership between the African Space Agency and China for lunar exploration at the South Pole.Our guest discussed the growing global space economy, noting that most countries are embracing private enterprises for economic development rather than state-driven approaches, with some implementing startup contests and incubators. STEM education was brought up by telling us how it is being integrated into school systems in various countries, with Bahrain specifically highlighting this initiative. Lisa emphasized that while space programs are driven by national goals rather than profit motives, they are building infrastructure that will eventually support economic development and generate revenue through tax dollars and other funding sources.Lisa provided a detailed overview of space activities across different continents, focusing on Africa as an example where countries like Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria are engaging in various space applications including Earth observation, agriculture monitoring, and communications. Dr. Ajay raised concerns about declining U.S. interest in space compared to growing interest in emerging markets, questioning how to participate in these opportunities. Our guest responded that while U.S. space interest may be declining, NASA remains influential globally and emerging markets like the UAE have significant budgets, noting a $34 billion total budget for UAE space initiatives.We discussed how political competition between nations, particularly between the US and China, does not significantly impact space collaboration, as countries prioritize their national space program goals over political alliances. She provided examples of countries like UAE working with both US and Chinese programs simultaneously and noted that developing nations are primarily focused on establishing sovereign space capabilities rather than relying on others. She also explained that many developing and emerging nations are currently using Starlink for satellite connectivity, though the long-term strategy for building their own satellite capabilities remains uncertain.Lisa emphasized that the US needs to recognize it is not the only player in the space industry and should collaborate with emerging and developing nations. He noted that countries like China and India have been active in space for some time, and China has been particularly engaged in infrastructure development in Africa through initiatives like the Belt and Road. Lisa expressed hope that NASA would leverage its global reputation to partner with these nations, particularly given that over 60 countries have signed up for the Artemis Accords. The discussion also touched on the potential for space-based solar power and AI integration in these countries' space programs, though Carnegie admitted he was not an expert on these topics.Dr. Ajay inquired about Saudi Arabia's space initiatives following his recent visit. The group discussed how emerging nations are approaching space, explaining that while human spaceflight is a goal for many countries, most are still in early stages and focusing on basic satellite launches rather than aggressive defense programs. Lisa advised that any space investment should prioritize strong IP protection mechanisms and legal frameworks in the target country, noting that UAE lacks adequate IP protection despite its space activities. The discussion concluded with Joe raising a question about whether national space programs could generate national pride and encourage youth interest in engineering and technical fields.We talked about the varying levels of engineering talent across different countries, particularly highlighting robust STEM education in Saudi Arabia and UAE due to their oil and gas industries. He explained that while these countries produce skilled engineers, the lack of established infrastructure for protecting intellectual property and supporting technology startups creates challenges for entrepreneurs. It was noted that many talented engineers choose to work in countries with better IP protection and startup support systems, rather than returning to their home countries.Lisa discussed the challenges of political risk in international business, noting that unexpected events like the Arab Spring and recent conflicts with Iran can significantly impact operations. When asked about opportunities in emerging economies versus developed countries and advised that while opportunities exist abroad, young engineers should carefully consider their adaptability and cultural readiness, as many countries prioritize hiring locals first. She emphasized the importance of having strong character and tolerance for ambiguity when considering international opportunities.Lisa advised David that the key factor in deciding whether to pursue an overseas opportunity is not the specific opportunity itself, but rather whether the person can adapt to the cultural and environmental challenges of the destination. She emphasized the importance of having the right personality traits, including fortitude and the ability to get out of one's comfort zone, particularly when dealing with different cultures and potentially difficult working conditions. Lisa shared her own experience working in the Middle East, explaining how she navigated cultural differences as a woman by maintaining professional behavior and dress standards, which helped her be treated with respect in the region.Carnegie discussed cultural attitudes toward animals in different regions, noting that while dogs are considered unclean in some Muslim countries, they are widely loved in Japan. She shared that interest in space exploration, particularly Mars colonization, is limited among people she knows, though SpaceX and Elon Musk are still respected in the Middle East. She explained that failure is perceived differently across cultures, with risk aversion being higher in many countries compared to the Western approach of learning from failures. She revealed that her STEM and space education programs in the Middle East have been successful, particularly in engaging girls in engineering, though she has since shifted focus away from space education due to bureaucratic challenges.The group discussed space programs around the world, with our guest highlighting unexpected space activities in countries like Croatia and Romania, particularly noting Romania's satellite program driven by educational institutions rather than government agencies. Lisa explained that budget constraints and existing partnerships with established space agencies like SpaceX make it unlikely for countries like Saudi Arabia and UAE to develop their own reusable rockets. The conversation also covered her current location in the US due to weather conditions in Saudi Arabia, and plans for future meetings with participants in locations like Las Vegas.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Tuesday, August 18, 2026: No program today | Tuesday 18 Aug 2026 700PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonNo program today.Broadcast 4578 Hotel Mars featuring Rohan Naidu on the black hole star discovery | Wednesday 19 Aug 2026 930AM PTGuests: John Batchelor, Dr. David Livingston, Rohan NaiduHotel Mars Featuring Rohan Naidu on the newly discovered black hole starBroadcast 4579 Zoom: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred Simon | Friday 21 Aug 2026 930AM PTGuests: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred SimonZoom: Our guests discuss the Israeli company Moonshot.space and moreBroadcast 450 Zoom: Open Lines Discussion | Sunday 23 Aug 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonZoom: Open Lines Discussion. Join us if you can. Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with we sat down with Murthy Simhambhatla, CEO of SetPoint Medical.SetPoint is commercializing the first FDA-approved neuroimmune modulation implant for rheumatoid arthritis.Previously, Murthy was CEO of Evolus, leading the company through its IPO, and held multiple leadership roles at Abbott, including President of Abbott Medical Optics and head of the company's Ibis Biosciences molecular diagnostics business. Earlier in his career, Murthy led development of Abbott's XIENCE drug-eluting stent platform following Abbott's acquisition of Guidant. Murthy holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering and is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.In this interview, Murthy discusses building commercial conviction years before launch, how to sequence platform indications around adjacent markets, and why SetPoint built its reimbursement function in-house rather than outsourcing it.Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:First, if you're into learning from medical device founders and CEOs and want to know when new interviews are live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter.And if you're ready to level up your medtech game, you should check out Medsider Courses — 8-week masterclasses covering topics like fundraising, M&A and exit planning, design and development, clinical and regulatory strategy, and commercialization.These courses, featuring hard-earned lessons from elite medtech CEOs, can be purchased individually or come free with our All-Access Pass.If you'd rather read than listen, here's a link to the full interview with Murthy Simhambhatla, which includes a link to ScottBot — an AI version of host Scott Nelson trained on every Medsider interview and playbook. Feel free to ask ScottBot any questions you'd like!KEY MOMENTS FROM THE INTERVIEW(03:18) - Murthy's journey from Guidant, Abbott, and Evolus to leading SetPoint Medical (09:53) - How SetPoint stimulates the vagus nerve to reprogram the immune system (11:32) - Why SetPoint built a reimbursement hub around the entire referral workflow (21:36) - A guide to building technical and commercial conviction for a novel therapy (26:58) - The trifecta Murthy wanted in place before commercial launch (30:56) - Why rheumatoid arthritis became SetPoint's first indication (36:11) - How commercial adjacency shapes platform expansion (42:20) - A business case for handholding patients through reimbursement (48:03) - The two lessons behind every skeptical investor question

What does a Professional Parliamentarian do, and why is this role important at the LCMS Convention? Al Gage (current Parliamentarian for the National Association of Parliamentarians, CPP-T, PRP, PAP; past president of the American Institute of Parliamentarians) joins Andy and guest co-host the Rev. Roy Askins (executive editor of the Lutheran Witness, LCMS Communications) to share his story and why he became a parliamentarian, what exactly a professional parliamentarian is, the purpose and intention behind Robert's Rules of Order, what these rules accomplish and how they do it, how congregational voter's assembly can get the benefits of Robert's Rules without having to have a full time parliamentarian, one of the most creative ways Al has seen Robert's Rules used, and how congregations can implement Robert's Rules of Order in their congregations. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

The Space Show Presents SpaceComputer With Daniel Bar & Filip Rezabek, Sunday 8-16-26This Space Show interview program featuring Daniel Bar and Filip Rezabek from SpaceComputer, a company developing secure computing infrastructure for space-based internet located in Australia. Daniel, based in Australia, and Filip, based in Germany, explained their SpaceFabric technology, which creates a secure computing architecture in space that generates cryptographic keys after satellites reach orbit and provides mutual attestation between independent secure stations. The company is preparing for their first launch in October 2026 on an unnamed mission, with two additional launches planned for 2027. They also discussed their post-quantum security features, multi-tenancy capabilities, and plans to operate across 5-7 communication layers similar to the TCP/IP stack. The technology aims to address current security gaps in space communications, where recent research found 50% of space communications are transmitted unencrypted, and enables verifiable data transmission from spacecraft to Earth with cryptographic attestation.Our guests discussed their backgrounds, with Daniel sharing his Israeli heritage and connection to the Israeli Air Force, while Filip and The Space Show Dream Team were introduced by their professional backgrounds in engineering and agriculture. Our guests from SpaceComputer said they would be addressing relevant topics based on their work on developing a stable internet, quantum computing security, and post-quantum encryption. We began with a discussion about SpaceComputer's technology called Space Fabric, with John Jossy sharing a link to a related paper on David's Space Show blog.Daniel and Filip introduced themselves as co-founders of SpaceComputer, a company developing secure hardware and software infrastructure for space internet. They clarified that while their work is inspired by NASA's efforts in a secure space internet, they have not yet started working with NASA directly. The company aims to create secure interconnectivity systems for space-based data centers, enabling proper workload segregation and software isolation, with their Space Fabric hardware set to be integrated aboard a satellite launching in October.The Space Show Wisdom Team discussed their SpaceFabric architecture, which aims to provide a software stack for space internet communication that goes beyond physical layer capabilities like Starlink. Filip explained that SpaceFabric would consist of 5-7 communication layers similar to TCP/IP stack, with the first mission launching in October as their first step toward space heritage. The team cannot yet reveal the launch partner or details about the mission due to pending spacecraft clearance and partner sensitivities, with full details expected to be announced around end of September.Filip explained their company's focus on building space-native computer services and hardware for spacecraft, emphasizing their software development capabilities with hardware components that enable secure, multi-tenant computing in space. The system includes a hardware component providing root of trust, a software stack, and a Satellite Execution Assurance Protocol that verifies computations are happening in space through challenge-response between ground stations and satellites. When asked about their company's focus, Filip clarified they are primarily a software development company with a hardware team that develops embedded systems and PCBs, rather than building spacecraft or rockets.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Tuesday, August 18, 2026: No program today | Tuesday 18 Aug 2026 700PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonNo program today.Broadcast 4578 Hotel Mars featuring Rohan Naidu on the black hole star discovery | Wednesday 19 Aug 2026 930AM PTGuests: John Batchelor, Dr. David Livingston, Rohan NaiduHotel Mars Featuring Rohan Naidu on the newly discovered black hole starBroadcast 4579 Zoom: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred Simon | Friday 21 Aug 2026 930AM PTGuests: Amir Notea, Shar Bahiri, Fred SimonZoom: Our guests discuss the Israeli company Moonshot.space and moreBroadcast 450 Zoom: Open Lines Discussion | Sunday 23 Aug 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonZoom: Open Lines Discussion. 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Lauren Chipman is the Chief Executive Officer of Chipman Design Architecture, where she leads a 100-person practice shaping retail, restaurant, and hospitality environments for brands like Ulta Beauty, Gap Inc., Chick-fil-A, Hilton, Reformation, and Cava. As a licensed architect, NCARB certified, and WELL accredited professional, Lauren is a sought-after industry voice who believes the best design performs under pressure, listens closely, and never forgets the human experience at the center of it all.We talk about: - Lauren's unconventional career pivot from professional musician to architecture firm CEO, and how skills in performance, communication, and entrepreneurship translated into business leadership. - Becoming CEO just one year after joining Chipman Design and what it was like to pursue an architecture degree AND take the AREs while actively running a firm, balancing work weeks in excess of 80 hours. - The business of architecture, including national retail growth, client relationships, business development, quality control, mentorship, and Lauren's advice to ambitious architects. >>>Connect with Lauren:Website: www.chipman-design.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-chipman-aia-ncarb-well-ap-040193b2/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chipmandesign/YouTube: https://youtu.be/nfPPj4ZwNds?si=w9ibFJGvF6mGlnQi>>>Thank you to our sponsor:The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is a not-for-profit technical institute for structural steel. The Architecture Center is an initiative of AISC, and was created for architects by architects. It provides resources to help architects save time and money, reduce risk, and achieve their project goals.Website: ⁠⁠www.aisc.org/architecture-center⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/company/american-institute-of-steel-construction⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/aisc⁠⁠>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about developments in Iran, Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Korea, and China. The American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the apostle for freedom, the imprisoned Jimmy Lai. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief Jim McTague about flaws in artificial programming that could create national security risks. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including resolving the conflict in Iran, arming Iranian dissidents, the popularity of socialism in America, the proliferation of anti-American sentiment online, and the Massachusetts abortion law. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Disclaimer: This episode and article are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or medications.TL;DR* The CDC's top 10 causes of death account for roughly 74% of all deaths in the US each year, and up to 80% of chronic disease is estimated to be driven by lifestyle factors — diet, movement, sleep, stress, and toxin exposure. * This episode goes cause by cause (heart disease, cancer, COVID/respiratory disease, accidents, stroke, Alzheimer's, diabetes, kidney disease, flu/pneumonia, and suicide) and lays out what the peer-reviewed research says about preventing, slowing, or reversing each one.* Ready to build your own plan? Book a free Metabolic Blueprint Session →The List, and the Number That Should Keep You Up at NightAccording to the CDC, ten conditions account for about 74% of all deaths in the United States every year:* Heart disease* Cancer* COVID-19 / chronic lower respiratory diseases* Accidents (unintentional injuries)* Stroke* Alzheimer's disease* Diabetes* Kidney disease* Influenza and pneumonia* SuicideHere's the part that doesn't get said enough: research estimates that up to 80% of chronic disease is driven by lifestyle factors — diet, movement, sleep, stress, and toxin exposure. Those aren't destinies. They're decisions, and decisions can change.A landmark paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that poor diet alone accounts for more deaths in the US than tobacco use. The fork may be more dangerous than the cigarette. And yet, most patients who end up on four to six medications were never once asked what they eat, how they sleep, or whether they move their bodies before those prescriptions were written. That's the difference between a sick care system and a healthcare system.Heart Disease and Stroke: The Most Reversible Disease We KnowHeart disease kills one American every 34 seconds and has held the #1 spot for over a century. But it's also one of the most reversible conditions in medicine.In 1990, Dr. Dean Ornish's landmark Lifestyle Heart Trial showed that intensive lifestyle changes — diet, exercise, stress management, and social support — could reverse coronary artery disease without drugs or surgery. Arterial plaques reduced. Blood flow improved. Chest pain decreased. A 2019 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirmed it: a plant-predominant diet, regular aerobic exercise, not smoking, and a healthy weight reduced cardiovascular risk by over 80%.What that looks like in practice:* A Mediterranean or whole-food, plant-based diet rich in omega-3s and antioxidants (this isn't the only diet that works — it's the broadest evidence-backed baseline)* Zone 2 cardio (low-intensity aerobic work, three to five times a week — a brisk walk counts)* Managing chronic inflammation, the real driver of arterial plaque formation* Reducing refined sugar and seed oils, which damage the endothelial lining of the arteries* Prioritizing sleep, since poor sleep spikes cortisol and directly harms the heartStroke follows the same playbook: control blood pressure through diet, exercise, and stress reduction. The DASH diet in particular has been shown in multiple studies to lower blood pressure as effectively as medication in many patients.Cancer: 30–50% Preventable, and Possibly More Metabolic Than GeneticTo be clear, this isn't a claim about curing cancer — it's about how much prevention research is available and underused. The World Health Organization estimates that 30–50% of cancers are preventable. The American Institute for Cancer Research has identified lifestyle factors that dramatically reduce risk across multiple cancer types:* Diet. A 2022 meta-analysis in The Lancet linked poor dietary patterns — low fiber, low fruit/vegetable intake, high processed meat — to one in five cancer deaths globally.* Obesity. Excess weight is now the second-leading risk factor for cancer after smoking, because fat tissue is metabolically active and produces hormones like estrogen and inflammatory cytokines that fuel cancer growth.* Exercise. A 2019 study of over 1.4 million people found higher physical activity was associated with lower risk across 13 cancer types, including breast, colon, and endometrial cancer.* Fasting and metabolic health. Emerging research on intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating shows it can lower insulin-like growth factor, a key promoter of cancer cell proliferation.* Toxin reduction. Chronic low-grade exposure to pesticides, plastics (BPA, phthalates), and environmental pollutants has been linked to increased cancer risk. Choosing organic where possible, filtering water and air, and reducing plastic in cookware and storage all matter.There's also a deeper shift happening in how researchers understand cancer itself. It's long been treated primarily as a genetic disease, but the evidence is increasingly pointing toward cancer as a metabolic disease. Dr. Thomas Seyfried at Boston College has done groundbreaking work showing that cancer cells overwhelmingly rely on glucose and glutamine fermentation for energy — which is why a ketogenic or low-glycemic approach may help starve cancer cells while protecting healthy ones. The research is still evolving, but it's compelling.Think of your body like a garden. You can water it, enrich the soil, and pull the weeds — or you can dump sugar and chemicals on it and wonder why nothing grows right. Disease doesn't happen to you. It grows in an environment you create, consciously or not. The good news: you can change that environment starting today.Alzheimer's: “Type 3 Diabetes”Alzheimer's is rising, and it's terrifying to watch someone go through it. But emerging science shows it has a strong lifestyle and metabolic component — researchers now sometimes call it “type 3 diabetes” because of the profound link between insulin resistance and neurodegeneration.Dr. Dale Bredesen's ReCODE Protocol, published in the Journal of Aging, showed that a multimodal lifestyle intervention — diet, exercise, sleep optimization, hormone balancing, and stress reduction — reversed early cognitive decline in the majority of patients treated. In his 2014 case series, 9 of 10 patients with early Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment showed measurable improvement, with several returning to work.Key strategies from the research:* Sleep is non-negotiable. The brain's glymphatic (waste clearance) system activates primarily during sleep, flushing out amyloid beta plaque. Poor sleep means plaque buildup.* Exercise. A 2020 study showed aerobic exercise increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) — essentially fertilizer for neurons — and reduces dementia risk by up to 35%.* Mediterranean-MIND diet. Shown to slow cognitive aging by an estimated 7.5 years in adherent individuals.* Blood sugar management. Insulin resistance in the brain disrupts its ability to use glucose for energy, effectively starving neurons.* Social connection. Harvard's 80-year longitudinal study found relationship quality was the single strongest predictor of cognitive health and longevity in old age.Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease: One Disease Driving AnotherOver 37 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and another 96 million are pre-diabetic. Here's the part that surprises people: type 2 diabetes is reversible in the majority of cases, and this isn't controversial — the science is overwhelming.The 2019 DiRECT trial, published in The Lancet, found that nearly half of type 2 diabetics achieved full remission through an intensive dietary intervention alone, with no medication. Other studies using low-carbohydrate and very-low-calorie diets have replicated these results consistently.Diabetic nephropathy — kidney damage from chronically high blood sugar — is the leading cause of kidney failure in the US. Control the upstream issue (blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction) and you protect the downstream organ.The diabetes reversal framework from the research:* Dramatically reduce refined carbohydrates and added sugars to blunt insulin spikes and reduce fat storage in the liver and pancreas* Practice time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting to improve insulin sensitivity* Add resistance training — muscle is your biggest glucose sink, so more muscle means better blood sugar control* Reduce visceral fat (the fat around and inside your organs), a key driver of insulin resistance and inflammationIf this list feels like a lot, that's fair. But it's not about blame — it's about empowerment. You have more control over your health outcomes than the medical system has typically told you.Respiratory Disease, Flu, and PneumoniaChronic lower respiratory diseases like COPD and emphysema are largely driven by smoking and air quality. Quitting smoking remains the single most impactful intervention here, full stop.For flu and pneumonia risk, immune resilience matters: vitamin D optimization, zinc and elderberry, and gut microbiome health (roughly 70% of your immune system lives in your gut). Even mild sleep deprivation has been shown to quadruple susceptibility to viral infection.Suicide and Mental HealthThis is the cause of death nobody wants to talk about, but it's in the top 10 — and it's the leading cause of death for men under 50, and the second-leading cause of death for people ages 10–34.While this is complex and deeply personal, research points to several lifestyle levers:* Exercise functions as an effective antidepressant, largely through endorphin release* The gut-brain axis matters more than most people realize — over 75% of the body's serotonin is produced in the gut, so gut health directly shapes brain chemistry* Social connection and purpose. Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, written while he was in a Nazi concentration camp, captured this: meaning and connection to purpose are essential for survival, and perspective shapes both physiology and outcome* Reducing alcohol, a central nervous system depressant that worsens anxiety and depression despite short-term reliefIf you or someone you love is struggling, crisis hotlines are available 24/7. There's often a reason it's happening, and there's often a way through it.The Common ThreadAcross every single one of these conditions — heart disease, stroke, cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, kidney disease, respiratory disease, immune function, mental health — the same five levers keep showing up: diet, exercise, sleep, toxin reduction, and blood sugar balance.Your daily habits are either building disease or building resilience. Every meal, every walk, every night of good sleep compounds — just like interest in a bank account.This Week's Action Plan* Do a food audit. For the next three days, write down everything you eat. No judgment, just awareness — you can't change what you can't see.* Walk 30 minutes a day. It lowers blood pressure, improves insulin sensitivity, boosts BDNF, and reduces cortisol. Simple, not easy — do it anyway.* Optimize your sleep. Consistent bedtime, dark room, cool temperature, no screens.* Get your labs done. Know your fasting glucose, A1C, CRP, vitamin D, triglycerides, and LDL — these are your early warning systems.* Address one stress source this week. A conversation you need to have, a boundary you need to set, or ten minutes of breathwork. Chronic stress is silently killing you — take action on it.Ready for a Real Plan?If you're ready to take your health seriously and want a clear roadmap instead of guesswork, book a Metabolic Blueprint Session. In 30–45 minutes, we'll walk through your top three priority areas and how programs like the Metabolic Momentum Accelerator, the Cellular Reboot Accelerator, and the Total Health Restore Protocols can help.Schedule your complimentary consult →Know someone this could help? Share this episode with them — it might change or even save their life.If this episode was valuable, leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts helps this show reach more people.ReferencesStudies and sources cited in this episode:* CDC — Leading Causes of Death data* Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) — poor diet and US mortality* Ornish, D. et al. (1990) — The Lifestyle Heart Trial* Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2019) — plant-predominant diet, exercise, and cardiovascular risk reduction* DASH diet research on blood pressure control* World Health Organization (WHO) — cancer preventability estimates* American Institute for Cancer Research — lifestyle and cancer risk* The Lancet (2022 meta-analysis) — dietary patterns and cancer deaths* Physical activity and cancer risk study (2019, ~1.4 million participants)* Seyfried, T., Boston College — cancer as a metabolic disease* Bredesen, D., Journal of Aging — the ReCODE Protocol; 2014 case series* BDNF and exercise study (2020) — dementia risk reduction* Mediterranean-MIND diet and cognitive aging research* Harvard Study of Adult Development (80-year longitudinal study) — relationships and longevity* DiRECT Trial, The Lancet (2019) — type 2 diabetes remission through dietary intervention* Frankl, V. — Man's Search for MeaningThis article summarizes claims and studies as presented in the podcast episode. Listeners are encouraged to review primary sources directly and consult their own physician before making health decisions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tripleplaydoc.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast we review the highlights from a New Natural Resources Defense Council report, Rebuilding Safer: A Guide to State and Local Adaptation  The podcast guest is Dakota Fisher a Senior Advocate, Adaptation, Environmental Health with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and he works at the intersection of climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, urban and regional planning, data analytics, and community empowerment. At NRDC, he works with state and local partners to development innovative, people-centered solutions that reduce the growing impacts of more frequent and severe disasters. Before joining NRDC in 2025, Fisher spent 12 years as a public servant, working across local, state, and federal governments. He is proud to bring many practical lessons learned from partnering with communities, agencies, and elected leaders to his NRDC role. Fisher holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Louisiana State University and a master's degree in urban and regional planning from the University of New Orleans. He is accredited by the American Planning Association's American Institute of Certified Planners and the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional. He is also a member of the American Society of Adaptation Professionals. Fisher is based in NRDC's Washington, D.C., office.Please visit our sponsors!L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Visit The Readiness Lab and learn about our Next Level Emergency Management training! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulseDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.comCheck out how you can use digital twins in your training, exercising, and planning using RSET https://rset.com/ For sponsorship requests, check out our Sponsorship Portfolio here or email us at contact@thereadinesslab.com

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we visit with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com, about concerns over U.S. defense production and developments in artificial intelligence as well as developments in Iran, Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine. The American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore and I discuss the warnings from J.R.R. Tolkien about the atomic age. We also visit with author and former Barron's Washington Bureau Chief Jim McTague about the possible positive economic effects of “El Nino.” We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including the Leader of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University William Yeatman, Boo Mortenson, Young Voices Content Creator Maggie Anders, and Linda Harden. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

More than 50 years ago, Title IX was passed to address the gap in college degrees earned by women. Today, the script has flipped—and attention is turning to why boys are falling behind in school, as well as in the workforce and later in life. Recently on The FOX News Rundown, guest host Lucas Tomlinson spoke with Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, to examine what he calls a "boys crisis"—explaining why girls are outperforming boys in school and how those classroom struggles have a long-term impact on men's careers, earning potential, and marriage rates. The conversation was too long for our regular midweek podcast, so on today's FOX News Rundown Extra, we are releasing the full interview, diving even deeper into the root causes behind lower GPAs and higher dropout rates for boys, and what can be done to reverse the trend. ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 50 years ago, Title IX was passed to address the gap in college degrees earned by women. Today, the script has flipped—and attention is turning to why boys are falling behind in school, as well as in the workforce and later in life. Recently on The FOX News Rundown, guest host Lucas Tomlinson spoke with Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, to examine what he calls a "boys crisis"—explaining why girls are outperforming boys in school and how those classroom struggles have a long-term impact on men's careers, earning potential, and marriage rates. The conversation was too long for our regular midweek podcast, so on today's FOX News Rundown Extra, we are releasing the full interview, diving even deeper into the root causes behind lower GPAs and higher dropout rates for boys, and what can be done to reverse the trend. ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 50 years ago, Title IX was passed to address the gap in college degrees earned by women. Today, the script has flipped—and attention is turning to why boys are falling behind in school, as well as in the workforce and later in life. Recently on The FOX News Rundown, guest host Lucas Tomlinson spoke with Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, to examine what he calls a "boys crisis"—explaining why girls are outperforming boys in school and how those classroom struggles have a long-term impact on men's careers, earning potential, and marriage rates. The conversation was too long for our regular midweek podcast, so on today's FOX News Rundown Extra, we are releasing the full interview, diving even deeper into the root causes behind lower GPAs and higher dropout rates for boys, and what can be done to reverse the trend. ⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating 15 years broadcasting on the internet. On Friday's show, we visit with author and Professor Andrew Joppa about a variety of issues including communism in America, the success of the Democrat Socialists of America elections, the Muslim Brotherhood, the Iran war, our munitions supplies, and the future of Artificial Intelligence. We have terrific guests on Monday's show including the Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com Marc Schulman, the Senior Editor of the American Institute for Economic Research Jon Miltimore, and author Jim McTague. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Inflation is usually discussed as a policy problem, but families experience it as a daily burden that changes how they save, spend, plan, and build their lives. It shows up at the grocery store, in rent and mortgage payments, in childcare costs, in interest rates, and in the growing feeling that even when people work hard, they are still falling behind. But inflation does more than raise prices. It changes behavior.That is why I enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Jeffrey L. Degner, Research Fellow in Economics and Economic Freedom at the American Institute for Economic Research. Jeff is the author of Inflation and the Family, which challenges the common view that inflation is just a macroeconomic variable. His work shows how inflation reshapes household decision-making, weakens institutions, shortens time horizons, and erodes the foundations families need to plan and thrive. Before joining AIER, Jeff spent years in education, from high school to higher education, and most recently served as Dean of the School of Business at Cornerstone University. His research brings together economics, history, and moral philosophy to explain why sound money matters beyond markets. It matters for families.

Richard Gage is an architect who has been in practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years, which include very large fire-proofed, steel framed structures. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the founder and former CEO of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth. Richard, along with his wife Gail, continue to conduct his research in to the collapse of the 3 World Trade Center skyscrapers independently. His website RichardGage911.org is a treasure trove of information -- technical articles, white papers, videos, and documentaries dealing with 911 and much more. On his site, his film series -- Crime Scene to Courtroom -- is an ongoing series that presents an in depth account of the demolition of the 3 buildings.  Also this year is 911's 25th anniversary. In remembrance o that day, Richard has organized and will be hosting a 4-day conference in Manhattan from September 10 to 13. Entitled  "Turning the Tide", the conference is hosting a stellar group of researchers and speakers, many who have appeared on this program, including Denis Kucinich, Roger Waters, James Corbett, Danish demolition expert Niels Harrit, Bret Weinstein, Jimmy Dore, and dozens more.  For more information about the conference and registration visit TurningTheTide911.org       GARY... IN ADDITION TO LATER SPEAKING ABOUT THE CONFERENCE, RICHARD WANTS TO BE CERTAIN TO HAVE A LOT OF TIME ON THE DEMOLITION OF THE 3 BUILDINGS.     TOPIC:  The official 911 Commission Report -- what are the most important conclusions of the report that the evidence clearly refutes?     TOPIC:  The many ways that the NSIT that was responsible for carrying out the investigation was compromised and failed to follow any genuine science-based investigation into the collapse of the buildings. Include suppression of evidence such as melted steel     TOPIC:  The evidence of foreknowledge of an attack on the WTC     TOPIC:  Foreknowledge and warnings given to people on the ground of a collpase of Building 7 before the demolition TURNING THE TIDE CONFERENCE - September 10 to 13 in Manhattan ... TurningTheTide911.org   Film Series -- CRIME SCENE TO COURTROOM at   RichardGage911.org

For 45 years, serial entrepreneur Marilynn Deane Mendell, now president of WinSpin CIC, Inc. has contributed to the worlds of business and arts. She is a national keynote speaker and has authored two books, numerous business articles, and works of poetry. She is also a botanical illustrator, abstract artist, and fungi expert. Her awards include those received for her writings from the Virginia Writers Club, Golden Nib; a National Conservation Gold Medal from the Daughters of the American Revolution; and Woman of the Year (WOY) awards from Washington Women in Public Relations, NY State Department of Labor, and Everywoman Opportunity Center. She has a BA in Philosophy from the University of Buffalo and is a former adjunct professor at Georgetown and George Mason Universities.We talk about:- Unexpected advice that inspired Marilynn to pivot from a successful catering business into marketing and strategic planning.- Why architects struggle with business development, how firms unintentionally market to other architects rather than clients, and practical strategies for communicating value to decision-makers.- Generating leads in economic downturns and why firms that continue investing in marketing often emerge stronger from recessions than their competitors.- The importance of small actions and how firm owners and employees can maintain lifelong client relationships rather than just calling and asking for work. >>>Connect with Marilynn:Website: https://www.winspincic.com LinkedIn: Marilynn MendellInstagram: marilynnmendell>>>Thank you to our sponsor:The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is a not-for-profit technical institute for structural steel. The Architecture Center is an initiative of AISC, and was created for architects by architects. It provides resources to help architects save time and money, reduce risk, and achieve their project goals.Website: ⁠www.aisc.org/architecture-center⁠LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/company/american-institute-of-steel-construction⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/aisc⁠>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Welcome to Episode 222 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we explore both sides of the free trade and tariffs debate that has captured news headlines and ag policy discussions in recent years, with Dr. Sam Gregg of the American Institute for Economic Research and Ambassador Bob Lighthizer, who was the former U.S. Trade Representative under President Trump. Resources mentioned in this episode Join Farm Bureau at the Iowa State Fair.

In today's episode of The Scott Jennings Show, Mark Davis takes the reins, discussing the economy and the growing concerns surrounding AI. He's joined by Dr. Peter Earl, senior director of research at the American Institute for Economic Research, to discuss the importance of a lighter touch from government and the dangers of subsidizing failure. Then, Mark is joined by Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI. They discuss the recent incident where AI agents escaped a sandbox and hacked into a company, raising concerns about the potential risks of AI. Brendan shares his thoughts on the need for caution and the importance of developing safeguards to prevent AI from becoming a nightmare scenario. https://www.duke-energy.com/poweringamerica See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Republicans and Dr. Anthony Fauci are expected to face off once again over new details revealed in Fauci's personal diaries regarding the origins of and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Republican Congressman Dr. Brad Wenstrup, Executive Director of Americans for Health Excellence, joins to discuss findings from his committee's report on the Wuhan lab leak theory, discrepancies in public versus private statements made by Dr. Fauci, and the handling of school closures, mask mandates, and social distancing guidelines. More than 50 years after the passage of Title IX, the gender gap in American education has flipped. Today, young men are falling behind young women in school. President of the American Institute for Boys and Men Richard Reeves joins the Rundown to break down the biological and systemic factors at play. He discusses why classrooms have become “female-coded” and how over-diagnosing behavioral issues impacts boys. PLUS, commentary by David Marcus, columnist for FOX News Digital.  PHOTO CREDIT: AP IMAGES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Open Lines Discussion For Sunday, May 31, 2026Short SummaryThis was an open lines episode of The Space Show, hosted by David Livingston with participants including Marshall Martin, John Hunt, Dr. AJ Kothari, Philip Swan, and Bob Zimmerman. The main discussion centered on NASA's lunar payload delivery challenges after the New Glenn explosion, with Dr. AJ Kothari proposing Falcon Heavy as a solution to transport 1-7 tons to the lunar surface. The group discussed why innovative space ideas often fail to gain traction at NASA, citing factors like the “not invented here” syndrome, regulatory burdens on new companies, and patent/copyright issues. The conversation also covered Blue Origin's timeline for recovering from their recent explosion, with participants offering various estimates ranging from before year-end to potentially two to three years, depending on the extent of damage and investigation requirements.Detailed SummaryThe Space Show Wisdom Team discussed how NASA's payloads to the moon in 2026 are now at risk due to the New Glenn explosion, and proposed using Falcon Heavy as a solution. David expressed frustration about good space ideas not getting implemented, while Bob explained that NASA's resistance to new ideas and heavy regulatory burdens on new companies are significant obstacles. The discussion highlighted how SpaceX would need to work quietly with Falcon Heavy rather than publicly due to commercial considerations regarding Blue Origin.Dr. Kothari discussed NASA's “not invented here” syndrome and mentioned a potential introduction to SpaceX through Congressman Herodopoulos, though he expressed uncertainty about follow-through. The group discussed challenges with patents and copyrights affecting space projects, with Robert noting SpaceX's willingness to help competitors to avoid antitrust issues. Phil suggested thatAjay should use the Evidence Ledger platform to structure and validate his lunar transport claims before approaching SpaceX or NASA, which Dr. agreed to do. The conversation ended with a discussion about Blue Origin's timeline for returning to flight, where Marshall indicated that the exact timeline depends on the extent of damage to the launch pad and the extent to which it was designed to handle such issues.The group discussed the timeline for rebuilding Blue Origin's launch facility after a rocket explosion. David estimated delays could range from one to three years due to government investigations and Blue Origin's slow pace, while Marshall suggested it could be quicker if it was an engine failure. The team debated potential causes, with Marshall proposing a combustion chamber or rocket bell fracture as a possibility, and discussed implications for other rocket programs including Vulcan and Artemis. The conversation concluded without any evidence of sabotage being reported.The group discussed SpaceX's upcoming IPO, with participants expressing skepticism about the $2 trillion valuation due to operating losses and lack of revenue supporting the claims in the registration statement. John Jossy shared updates on the National Space Society's new cislunar space development goals, including efforts to create legal frameworks for space resource utilization and mining. The discussion concluded with concerns about the impact of Blue Origin's recent accident on the Artemis program, particularly regarding rocket capabilities and backup options for lunar missions.The team discussed the challenges and funding of rocket development, particularly focusing on Falcon Heavy and New Glenn. Dr. Kothari suggested that accidents could create opportunities for Congress to fund necessary modifications, while Marshall warned about the political challenges of securing such funding. The discussion explored whether government funding should support Blue Origin's New Glenn development, with John Jossy questioning whether federal money was needed given Bezos's personal wealth, and David suggesting that government mandates for regulatory or safety upgrades could provide a path for additional funding.The group discussed the competitive urgency around lunar missions, with David emphasizing the need to hurry due to China's upcoming lunar launch. They debated the status of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket and its NASA contracts, with Dr. providing details about different Mark versions of the lunar lander. The conversation then shifted to SpaceX's recent Starship test flight incident, where they discussed the FAA's investigation and debated whether it would significantly impact SpaceX's development timeline, with Philip arguing that government regulations are generally designed to ensure safety rather than slow progress.Marshall discussed the booster issue, highlighting concerns about fuel sloshing and its potential impact, estimating an 8-week timeline for resolution. John Jossy supported the optimistic timeline, noting SpaceX's ability to iterate quickly, while Dr. expressed concerns about hot staging, explaining its mechanics and potential risks. Philip defended hot staging as a trade-off for efficiency, and John Hunt questioned its appropriateness for a reusable rocket. The discussion concluded with Dr. mentioning the pressure to advance quickly due to potential lunar missions by Chinese astronauts in 2027.The group discussed Pope Francis's recent encyclical on AI, with Phil sharing his interview experience about the Pope's concerns regarding AI development and public opinion on the topic. The discussion explored various regulatory challenges around AI, including questions about medical licenses, legal practice, and the need for human oversight of AI systems. The conversation concluded with updates about upcoming Space Show episodes, including a scheduled interview with Thomas Zurbuchen on June 22nd and discussions about potential delays to the Artemis III mission due to issues with the Vulcan rocket and BE4 engines.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4566 Zoom: George Tyson w/co-host John Jossy | Tuesday 28 Jul 2026 700PM PTGuests: George TysonZoom: George Tyson, fresh from ISDC, along with John Jossy, have news and updates for usBroadcast 4567: Hotel Mars MIT details to follow | Wednesday 29 Jul 2026 930AM PTGuests: John Batchelor, Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars details to followBroadcast 4568 Zoom: Dr. Logan Smith | Friday 31 Jul 2026 930AM PTGuests: Dr. Logan SmithZoom: Dr. Logan Smith return. Details to follow. 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Bret Weinstein speaks with Leslie Manookian on the subject of medical freedom, vaccine mandates, constitutional rights, institutional power, and the possible mechanisms behind homeopathy.Find Leslie Manookian and Health Freedom Defense Fund at https://healthfreedomdefense.org and on X at https://x.com/theHFDF.*****Sponsors:Vanman: Go to https://vanman.shop/darkhorse26 and use code DARKHORSE26 for 15%  off your first order.Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code darkhorse at https://branchbasics.com/darkhorse #branchbasicspodRedmond Salt: Jurassic-era salt from Utah, and amazing electrolytes (Re-Lyte) from the same sea bed. Go to http://redmond.life/darkhorse and use code DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.*****Join DarkHorse on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.comCheck out the DHP store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://www.darkhorsestore.orgMusic: "Marble Machine" by WintergatanThis track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.netFree License to use this track in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net*****Mentioned in this episode:Health Freedom Defense Fund https://healthfreedomdefense.orgBrownstone Institute: https://brownstone.org/The Greater Good Movie https://greatergoodmovie.org Health Freedom Resources & Action Kit https://healthfreedomdefense.org/resources/ Challenge to Biden Federal Travel Mask Mandate https://healthfreedomdefense.org/hfdf-lawsuits/federal-travel-mask-mandate/ PREP Act and Declarations: https://asprtracie.hhs.gov/technical-resources/resource/13353/public-readiness-and-emncy-preparedness-prep-act HFDF and Brownstone Medical Freedom Poll: https://healthfreedomdefense.org/poll/ Stand for Health Freedom: https://standforhealthfreedom.com/ Medical Freedom Act Coalition: https://healthfreedomdefense.org/shf-and-hfdf-form-national-coalition-to-advance-medical-freedom-across-the-us/ American Fascism: The Injection Industrial Complex https://lesliemanookian.substack.com/p/american-fascism-the-injection-industrial Brave New World https://amzn.to/4bgNgQ1 (commission earned)Vaccines Are They Really Safe and Effective? https://amzn.to/4gTO15e (commission earned)American Institute of Homeopathy: https://homeopathyusa.org/ Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation: https://www.pbhrfindia.org/ Polyface Retreat https://brownstone.org/polyface-retreat-2026/*****Timestamps:00:00:00 Meet Idaho's Medical Freedom Rebel00:06:58 Sponsor: Vanman00:08:50 Sponsor: Branch Basics0010:42 Can States Defend Medical Freedom?00:18:47 Sponsor: Redmond Salt00:21:25 Your Body, Your Call00:33:36 Nuremberg Code & Real Consent00:38:16 1913: The Year America Broke00:47:26 NGOs & Nonprofits00:56:35 One World Government Ambitions01:04:57 Eugenics and Human Control01:14:35 Covid and Digital Control01:18:29 CBDCs & Tokenizing Everything01:26:29 Drug Safety Crisis01:37:16 9/11 Manufactured Trauma01:45:27 Leslie's Vaccine Injuries & Homeopathy01:58:05 Bret & Heather's Vaccines Journey02:00:00 Bret's Homeopathic Journey02:03:43 Leslie's Response to Bret's Doubts02:07:55 Bret Defends Homeopathy02:15:12 Unexplained, but it Works02:23:03 Practical Homeopathy02:29:20 Homeopathy: True Health Freedom02:33:57 Bret: Where a Mechanism Might Hide02:53:39 Leslie's WorkSupport the show

What if many of the treatments we rely on to relieve symptoms are actually interfering with the body's ability to heal? Ronald Whitmont, MD, has spent decades exploring that question. A board-certified physician, homeopath, and former president of the American Institute of Homeopathy, he joins us to discuss the fundamental differences between conventional medicine and homeopathy—and why he believes modern science is beginning to validate what homeopaths have observed for more than 200 years. Dr. Whitmont explains how homeopathy works, the fascinating story behind its discovery, and why it was once one of the most widely practiced forms of medicine in the United States. He also discusses the Flexner Report, the decline of homeopathy in America, and the growing body of research on the microbiome that is reshaping our understanding of health and disease. Along the way, we explore symptom suppression, chronic illness, the body's innate healing capacity, and even the use of homeopathy in plants, livestock, and infectious disease prevention. Whether you're completely new to homeopathy or have used it for years, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at healing, science, and the future of medicine.   WAPF Ad - WAPF Membership – Visit westonaprice.org and click on the "member yet" button. Use the code pod10 to join for only $30 in the U.S. for the year. Visit Dr. Ronald Whitmont's website to learn more Join the Nourishing Our Children closed Facebook group Check out our sponsors: Paleovalley Beef Sticks -Visit paleovalley.com/wise to receive 15% off your first order Goddess Vitality by Optimal Carnivore - "Use code WESTON10 for 10% off"