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"America was an investment before it was a nation." That idea anchors this conversation between SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and Peter Robinson. Atkins argues that vibrant capital markets are essential to American prosperity and explains why he believes excessive regulation has discouraged companies from going public and innovators from building in the United States. The discussion also covers crypto, disclosure rules, investor protection, and the role of free markets in driving economic growth. Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge at hoover.org/uk
In the summer of 1976, an Illinois oilman named Ed Atkins received a tape containing an explosive conversation: former President Lyndon B. Johnson admitting to moving stolen gold from White Sands Missile Range to his ranch in Mexico. Discussing the heist with Fred Drolte, LBJ explicitly detailed using a big plane—later identified as a B-24 Liberator bomber—to transport the gold, cementing the tape as a "smoking gun" of presidential theft. However, after Atkins handed the tape to his lawyer, Daryl Holmes, for safekeeping, Holmes died under mysterious circumstances in 1977. Following his death, the LBJ tape and Atkins' White Sands files were the only items stolen from the lawyer's office.This episode begins to dive deep into the origins of these presidential gold heists, proving the corruption began well before the 1973 Nixon theft. We trace the pattern back to the early 1960s at Fort Huachuca in Arizona, where President John F. Kennedy authorized $10,000 in taxpayer money to fund a treasure excavation. When Ed Atkins and his son John finally gained access to dig at the base years later, they found nothing. A base security guard later revealed the shocking truth: the military had previously cordoned off the area and extracted the gold using military trucks and helicopters.At the center of the Fort Huachuca extraction was Bill Shriver, a civilian operative working under military and CIA supervision. Schriever secretly extracted an estimated 3.5 million troy ounces of gold from Fort Huachuca long before civilian treasure hunters were granted permission to dig, laundering the proceeds through a company called Pyramid Enterprises. In a sworn 1981 affidavit, Schriever confessed that a staggering 11 million troy ounces of gold were taken from Fort Huachuca and Victoria Peak combined, exclusively using military aircraft.The pursuit of this truth came with a deadly price. Less than a year after giving his sworn testimony, Bill Shriver was beaten to death in Los Angeles. Ed Atkins himself had been warned that his entire family would be killed if he didn't stop investigating White Sands, and he later died in 1979 under circumstances a CIA operative suspected was murder. Tune in to uncover how Fort Huachuca established the dark, deadly template for presidential treasure theft that ultimately paved the way for the Victoria Peak heist
This sermon explores the story of Elisha and the mocking youths in 2 Kings 2, emphasizing the power of honor and the consequences of disrespect. Through personal stories and biblical teaching, we're challenged to recognize that our words and attitudes toward others. Especially those God has placed in leadership reflect our relationship with Him. The message reminds us that mockery leads to dishonor and destruction, while honoring others with the love of Christ brings life and unity. Ultimately, we're encouraged to honor God by honoring those who are faithfully serving His mission.
Send us Fan MailSplash Stories Ben Steadman & Diamond Dave caught up with Artist, Educator, Label Owner, Storyteller Producer Drummer and Museum of Post Punk & Industrial Music Founder Martin Atkins at his base in the Bridgeport neighbourhood of Chicago, IL. Martin describes himself as an Entrepreneur in Cultural Arts Endeavours...He auditioned for and subsequently joined Johnny Rotten's Public Image Limited in 1979 at only 19 years old and cowrote and performed on the song “Bad Baby” for the Metal Box LP & toured all over the world. Atkins left formed Brian Brain and had an indie chart hit in 1980 with"They've Got Me in the Bottle" (#39), and club hits with the singles "Jive Jive" (1981) and "Funky Zoo" (1982). and then rejoined Public Image Ltd to perform on the album The Flowers of Romance and earlier this year he recreated the album live to celebrate its 45th-anniversary with a “murderers' row” of talent, including Chris Connelly, Robert Byrne, Leyla Royale, Orville Kline, Alicia Gaines, and Alan Lake.In the mid 80's he played with Killing Joke recording Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions, toured with Ministry, formed his own band, Pigface and worked with Nine Inch Nails, performing on the Grammy award winning “Wish” and appeared in the “Head like a Hole” video. in 1988 he formed Invisible Records which has released over 350 albums and then Mattress Factory Studios in 1996. He wrote his book Tour:Smart in 2007, & has spoken around the world at major industry conferences, universities, and nonprofit organizations and is the Founder of the Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music and teaches at Millikin University in Decatur. When it comes to Martin Atkins : Expect the Unexpected.Support the showGet in touch with Splash Stories : splashclubtv@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/thesplashclubJoin Splash Stories https://www.buzzsprout.com/1891668/supporthttps://www.instagram.com/thewonderstuffofficial/https://www.instagram.com/rickywarwickofficial/https://www.instagram.com/echobelly_official/https://www.instagram.com/officialskunkanansie/https://www.instagram.com/feederofficial/https://www.instagram.com/kcmanc/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/kerbdogband/https://www.instagram.com/sohoradiohttps://www.facebook.com/groups/SoundAsEverhttps://www.pearllowe.co.ukhttps://www.supergrass.comhttps://www.wienerworld.com/product/gary-crowleys-indie-90s-playback-classics-curveballs-and-bangers/Terrorvision Tequila : https://youtu.be/8hLQCA2h8kA?si=7_HfuruL5fFUnMdFhttps://linktr.ee/thesoupdragonshttps://www.merchbar.com/rock-alternative/cj-wildhearthttps://www.facebook.com/CJWildheartOfficial/https://www.instagram.com/cjwildheart/EMF www.emf-theband.com
In this heartwarming episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes back Dr. Dale Atkins to celebrate her new picture book, Dear Deer, a nature-centered story inspired by a true and powerful experience. During a quiet walk in a wildlife sanctuary, Dr. Atkins discovered a distressed fawn trapped in rising water while its mother watched anxiously from the shore. With the help of two local kids, she spent over two hours working to guide the fawn to safety. That real-life rescue, and the deep eye-to-eye connection she felt with the doe, became the emotional core of Dear Deer. Jed and Dr. Atkins explore how time in nature can calm anxious minds, help kids reset from screen time, and build patience, empathy, problem-solving, and resilience. They talk about simple ways families—even in cities—can connect with nature: walking different routes, listening quietly to birds, noticing trees and seasons, taking photos, and even turning those experiences into homemade books. Dr. Atkins also reflects on her "second career" as a children's author and her mission to help families deepen their relationships with each other and with the natural world. In the second half of the episode, Jed chats with Deborah Holt Williams about her delightful debut picture book, Nighty Night Dinos. Deborah shares how a short bedtime poem grew into a soothing, rhyming dinosaur story that helps little ones wind down for sleep. She talks about persistence through rejection, partnering with Familius, and the joy of finally holding her dream picture book in her hands—one that's perfect for dino-loving kids and their bedtime routines.
The Turquoise Butterfly, acts as a resource—for parents, grandparents, and any other champion of the younger generation—to teach researched-backed anxiety coping skills that resonate with children including nurturing intergenerational relationships and building a loving legacy for the well-being of both grandchild and grandparent. Dr. Dale Atkins' The Turquoise Butterfly reminds us to bond with your grandchild or important young person in your life: IT'S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONSpending time togetherAsk meaningful questionsBe patientSet aside distractions UNDERSTAND THE SPECIAL ROLE GRANDPARENTS PLAY— offering love, wisdom, and stability across generations. MAKE MEMORIES – create meaningful moments (like storytelling, shared activities, traditions and simple quality time) helps strengthen emotional bonds between grandparents and grandchildren. CAPTURE STORIES WHILE YOU CAN: There's a focus on interviewing and recording grandparents' stories — because these memories, once lost, can't be recreated. Documenting them preserves family history and identity. EVERYDAY MOMENTS COUNT - you don't need grand gestures — small, everyday experiences (meals, play, chats) become cherished memories as time goes on. LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS - By making and preserving these memories, families create a legacy that grandchildren can revisit, share with future children and treasured legacy after grandparents are gone. Your relationship with Grandchildren and younger relatives is A DYADIC RELATIONSHIP it's not just about you- it's not just about lecturing, there's a back and forth between two people and you can't always direct it –but you can cherish their perspectives and learn together.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
You didn't arrive empty. You arrived with every ounce of greatness the universe had to offer, and it's been waiting for you to remember that.In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James chats with Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins, Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, ShoVal & More, for a conversation about women's intrinsic greatness. Rev. Dr. Jacqueline shares the fierce, loving family that shaped her and why she left law for ministry to serve women who were crumbling inside. She shares what it truly means to remind women they came here fully backed, why the Gold Rush Women's Conference is built on a cocoon of love rather than a lineup of speakers, and how 20 years of annual gatherings have produced women who buy houses, write books, and step boldly into the life they were always meant to live.Tune in to this episode, subscribe to Women Awakening, and visit https://www.cynthiajames.net/. The world isn't waiting for a better version of you. It's waiting for the real one. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review on your favorite Platforms.Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-awakening-with-cynthia-james/id1479431168Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins, affectionately known as Rev. Jackie, is on the ministerial team at Christ Universal Temple (CUT), and a teacher on the staff of The Johnnie Colemon Institute. She is the Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, ShoVal & More, whose mission is to lead people, with a focus on women, to a new or renewed awareness of their intrinsic greatness. To that end for the past 19 years, Rev. Jackie has produced an annual women's conference known by its God given name “The GOLD Rush Women's Conference.” She, along with other powerful speakers, have shared effective tools with thousands of women to enable them to mine for their GOLD, turning their potential into manifest power.Connect with Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Triche Atkins:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-dr-jacqueline-triche-atkins-00a10a101/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.t.atkins/ Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master's degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFreeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
As our disabled and medically complex children grow and mature, caring for and navigating their sexual health can be a tricky topic. From appropriately navigating sexual activity, consent, basic hygiene and even more complicated topics like birth control and how puberty can bring about new health complications, we're breaking down a ton of different sexual health aspects in this episode.A huge thank you to our sponsor for this summer season, Real Food Blends! Real Food Blends are the only 100% real food meals thatare ready-to-feed for people with feeding tubes. Offering 8 different meals and1 snack for adults & kids, it's the closest thing to homemade blenderized tube feeding. Learn more at realfoodblends.com!Links:Fill out our contact form to join upcoming discussion groups!Join The Rare Life newsletter and never miss an update!Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins!Follow Jill on Instagram @jill.arneson!Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode.
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I've been doing a liver cleanse with my wife for the past month or so. All it really entails is no sugar, no white flour, nothing fried. One glass of lemon water first thing in the morning, followed by a raw blended juice of carrots, celery and parsley. That's it! Yet it got me thinking about every fad diet people chase and abandon: keto, Atkins, paleo, etc. Sure, fast results but then you gain it all back, sometimes twice over. The fad never holds. And somewhere in my own kitchen, craving the very thing I know is killing me, it hit me — we do the exact same thing with our faith.Prosperity gospel. Word of Faith. The new apostles. The endless prophecy clickbait. They've become spiritual junk food — a quick high that leaves you starving and jumping to the next thing, worse off than when you started.This week's broadcast is about the one diet nobody can sell you, because there's no shortcut to advertise: the slow, steady, unglamorous meal of the Word and prayer. It's true sustenance, not a quick high. And it's the only thing that lasts!Grateful you're here.— Pablo------------------------------------------Subscribe to receive future broadcasts and articles at:https://www.serpentsndoves.com-------------------------------------------Share.Forward this post, repost it, or pass it along to someone who might need it.Support.This broadcast is listener-supported. If you're in a position to help sustain it, you can do so here:Buy Me a Coffee (one-time or monthly)PayPal (direct donation)
G'day, and welcome back to True Blue Conversations. Today's guest is Lucas Atkins, a former Australian Federal Police Close Protection Officer whose 12-year career placed him at the very centre of some of Australia's most significant security operations. Lucas began his policing career protecting high-profile dignitaries, including the United States and Israeli Ambassadors, as well as international VIPs such as the Dalai Lama. His professionalism and dedication soon earned him a position within one of the AFP's most elite close protection teams, where he became responsible for the full-time security of Australian Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd. Lucas was on the ground during the dramatic events of Australia Day 2012, when protests marking the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy escalated into a major security incident. As the threat rapidly intensified, Lucas played a key role in the emergency evacuation of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition from a Canberra venue surrounded by hostile protesters. After leaving the Australian Federal Police, Lucas continued working in close personal protection operations across the globe, protecting clients in some of the world's most demanding environments. Today, he has taken that wealth of experience and founded his own business. But this conversation goes far beyond protective operations and high-profile missions. It's a raw and honest discussion about identity, purpose, and the challenges that so many veterans and first responders face when the uniform comes off. We talk about transition, rebuilding life after service, and finding a new mission beyond the job. This is an episode filled with stories from behind the security cordon, lessons forged under pressure, and a powerful reminder that the toughest battles often begin after the career ends. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the True-Blue Conversations of former Australian Federal Police Close Protection Officer, Lucas Atkins. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Lucas Atkins Editor: Kyle Watkins
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Support us on Patreon!Keto promised something no other diet could: cut the carbs, flip a metabolic switch, and burn fat without counting a single calorie. A magic loophole in human physiology. So does it actually work?This week we trace keto from a deaf Victorian undertaker who accidentally invented the first diet book, to a 1920s epilepsy clinic that turned fasting into medicine, to the bankrupt Atkins empire, to the shirtless guys on TikTok insisting grains ruined their lives. Then we get into the science: what ketosis actually is, why the carb-insulin hypothesis doesn't survive a metabolic ward, what Kevin Hall's lockdown studies really found, and why you should treat "it worked for me" with a grain of ketogenic salt.We also get specific about athletes: what fat adaptation can and can't do and who might genuinely benefit from a low-carb approach versus who's just going to get slower and crankier (Zoë, for sure).rabbit: 10% off with code SUMMERSNACKS10 at runinrabbit.comTailwind Nutrition: 20% off with code YOURDIET20 at tailwindnutrition.comOsmia Skincare: 20% off with code YDS20 at osmiaskincare.comMicrocosm Coaching: work with a real human coach at every level at microcosm-coaching.com
In this episode of the State of Mind Mental Health Podcast, I sit down with Sherry Shaban, osteopath, certified athletic therapist, and founder of Make Peace With Food, to get to the bottom of something a lot of us struggle with quietly: why we keep ending up back at the same late-night snacking, stress eating, or binge eating patterns no matter how many diets we try. Sherry's own story starts with a car accident at sixteen that ended her athletic career and led her through years of chronic pain and pain medication. That crucible pushed her into exercise science and osteopathy, and years of cycling through calorie counting, Atkins, Paleo, and keto, before she discovered the real driver behind her weekend binges wasn't food. It was her nervous system. We talk through why the diet industry has a ninety three percent failure rate, and why restriction almost always leads to a rebound binge. Then I do something I don't usually do on this show: I hand Sherry my own sleep tracker data, my coffee and sugar habits, and my late-night snacking, and let her walk through my hormone profile live, on air. What she finds in my cortisol, insulin, leptin, and ghrelin patterns will probably sound familiar if you've ever white-knuckled your way through a stressful day and then lost the plot by nine at night. Sherry's approach isn't about more rules. It's what she calls addition before subtraction: instead of cutting things out, you add one small, curious experiment at a time and pay attention to how your body responds. No shame, no six week transformation, just patience and awareness. If you've ever felt like your relationship with food is a personal failing, this conversation offers a more compassionate way to understand what's actually happening in your body — and something real to try this week. Learn more about Sherry here - https://sherryshaban.com/ Free 1-month of the Meditation App - Waking Up https://dynamic.wakingup.com/guestpass/SC58BD912 Please Subscribe to my YouTube - YouTube Subscription Link Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition. Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.
This week, Pride is in full swing in Walford although for some, Pride is the last thing they feel. Bea hits rock bottom and comes out fighting - but just what will she do next and who will get her final sting? Max is up to his old tricks - an affair with Priya is one thing, but could he be left with more than he hoped for come New Year?Elsewhere, Chelsea starts to trust Shelia, unaware that she has been paying a visit to one Mr Atkins in prison and Suki and Eve struggle with their first fostering.
In this episode, Jake interviews Alice Atkins, intercultural trainer living in the Netherlands. They talk about blind spots and how these are not just areas that we have trouble seeing, but how they can also limit our understanding of who God is. Training on Cultural Blindspots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J4VU2LNewU
Betsy Atkins has sat on more than 38 public company boards, been through 17 IPOs, and has done it all while running three companies of her own. She co-founded Ascend Communications and took it to a $23 billion acquisition by Lucent. She's also the author behind 'Be Board Ready' and 'Behind Boardroom Doors'. Tune in to this episode to learn more about: Why every board member should take the Hippocratic oath (01:28) The superpowers Betsy looks for in every executive (04:45) What she would do differently if she started her board career again (06:51) The day the FBI walked into Betsy's boardroom (08:08) How she stress-tests a board candidate's character (12:47) The moment Betsy knew she had to leave HealthSouth (16:32) What happens when an AI agent goes rogue in your company (23:50) How to upskill a board that thinks AI is just a buzzword (28:49) How boards are using AI in the boardroom (33:36) What Betsy does differently to stay at the top of her field (35:27)⚡The Lightning Round⚡(37:23)Host: Oliver CummingsProducer: Will FeltonEditor: Penelope CoumauMusic: Kate MacAudio: Nick KoldEmail: podcast@nurole.comWeb: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom
What happens when life becomes so overwhelming that weight loss feels impossible?In this powerful interview, Julie shares her journey through years of crash dieting, chronic illness, family tragedy, and intense self-criticism ... and the breakthrough that finally changed everything.For years, Julie believed her struggle with weight was a discipline problem. She cycled through diets like Slim Fast, Atkins, and Whole30 while battling feelings of rejection, shame, and inadequacy.Then life delivered what she describes as a "hurricane of life-altering stress."This conversation goes far beyond food and exercise. It's about self-worth, resilience, healing, and what it really takes to create lasting transformation.The deeper problem wasn't a lack of effort.It was the emotional burden she was carrying.In This Episode:Julie's history with Slim Fast, Atkins, Whole30, and other dietsHow fear of rejection fueled her weight loss effortsThe hidden connection between self-worth and weight lossWhy trying harder wasn't solving the problemNavigating weight loss during chronic illnessThe internal self-talk that kept her stuck for yearsThe missing ingredient behind sustainable successJoin Corey's Email Newsletter: https://LoseFatList.comANTI-DIET CLASS: https://AntiDietClass.com
Fatal shooting reported in Morrilton; Quorum Court resolves personnel matters in Treasurer's office; Atkins man sentenced in CSAM case; South Conway County School District recognizes students who earn Biliteracy designation; Perryville to host 'Music and Market on the Square' this Saturday; Casa issues boil order; Donkey stalls traffic on Harding Street; former Morrilton Devil Dog football player, heart transplant recipient, represents state in Transplant Games of America in Colorado; we visit with Krista Jackson of Because, Healthy Kids.
God consistently chooses people the world would overlook. This story is as much about God as it is about Gideon. I want to communicate that God is our ultimate equipper and while we might disqualify ourselves, He is the one who gives us what we would need in purpose and ability.
God consistently chooses people the world would overlook. This story is as much about God as it is about Gideon. I want to communicate that God is our ultimate equipper and while we might disqualify ourselves, He is the one who gives us what we would need in purpose and ability.
26.6.21 - The Sower - Christian Atkins by Windsor Community Church
Today's message comes from guest speaker Colby Atkins. To learn more about Cathedral, like service times or how to get connected with a small group, visit WeAreCathedral.com.
Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:12-32
This week's episode features the Atkins brothers Baraka and Dumaka . They will share their stories about their football careers and the journey that came along with it ! Also we will be discussing how their father became the first Black Mayor of Sarasota and about Newtown Florida and Top 5 struggle meals kids don't eat these days that we adults find delicious!
Beverly Atkins is the founder of pauseture, a mobile app that brings the Feldenkrais method, one of the most powerful and least known somatic practices in the world, to people who need it. She stumbled into it after putting her back out and not being able to walk upright for three weeks. What she found changed not just her back, but her relationship with her body, her food, her emotions, and her entire nervous system.I have been using the app myself and I cannot recommend it enough. So we sat down to talk about all of it.This episode is for you if:You feel disconnected from your body and live mostly in your headYou have tried meditation or breath work and it made your anxiety worse, not betterYou are in recovery and need something gentle to replace compulsive exerciseYou carry tension, chronic pain or bracing in your body that nothing seems to shiftYou want to understand how stored trauma shows up physically and how movement can release itYou are curious about somatic healing but don't know where to startIn this episode, we cover:✨ Beverly's personal story of body hatred, extreme exercise, back injury and how she accidentally found the Feldenkrais method✨ What the Feldenkrais method actually is, and why it is so different from yoga, pilates or conventional exercise✨ Why the lessons ask you to close your eyes, go slowly and stop comparing yourself to anyone else✨ How 24 days of gentle movement lessons changed Beverly's relationship with food at her calorie-abundant workplace✨ Why Beverly stopped working out entirely for 18 months and what happened when she returned to movement✨ Why traditional meditation and breath work made Beverly's anxiety worse, and why movement meditation worked instead✨ How the method builds neuroplasticity and rewires habitual patterns in the brain✨ Why the nervous system must feel safe before it can learn anything new✨ The pelvis, trauma and bracing: what Beverly witnessed in her private practice with clients who had experienced sexual abuse✨ Interoception and proprioception: noticing how you feel inside your body and how you fit in the world around you✨ How this work can support body image and body dysmorphia by helping you sense your body accurately rather than just see it✨ Why going smaller and slower in the lessons is where the most profound change happens✨ How finding choice in movement quietly creates choice in every other area of life✨ How to access the app, the free trial and how to find a Feldenkrais practitioner near youPowerful quotes from the episode:
Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)1937
SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-9-2026.JUNE 1957.Liz Peek discusses SpaceX's $1.78 trillion IPO, questioning whether valuations for AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are sustainable. She notes that Starlink's profitability supports Elon Musk's moonshots. Despite inflation concerns, strong domestic private investment is currently driving U.S. economic prosperity while Europe struggles with over-regulation and high energy costs. (1)Liz Peek examines the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America in blue cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. She argues establishment Democrats fail to counter radical socialist propaganda. Concerns are raised over candidates promoting the abolition of prisons, drug use without judgment, and anti-Israel positions funded by extremist-linked donor groups. (2)Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the downing of a US Army helicopter by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. He notes Trump's focus on a potential economic siege over expensive military munitions. Schanzer discusses rumors of IRGCleadership decapitation by Israel and suggests the regime is flailing due to internal disarray and chaos. (3)Jonathan Schanzer discusses the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, noting that Iran's influence is shrinking. He highlights Qatar's role as a state sponsor of terrorism that buys American influence through massive investments, totaling hundreds of billions. Schanzer warns that Qatar and Turkey remain primary patrons for the radical Muslim Brotherhoodextremist group. (4)Mary Kissel addresses the Iranian standoff, emphasizing the threat of "impregnable" nuclear facilities at Pickaxe Mountain. She notes Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. Additionally, Kissel praises Ukraine's innovative drone technology for creating a stalemate against Russia and fostering a burgeoning, globally sought-after military-industrial complex within the war-torn country. (5)Mary Kissel highlights a regional trend toward liberty and transparency in the Americas, citing recent elections in Peru, Chile, and Argentina. She credits voters for rejecting failed leftist policies and discusses figures like Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei, the latter implementing a conservative agenda that is successfully reducing soaring Argentine inflation. (6)Joseph Sternberg explains China's reform of the Hukou residency system, which has limited internal migration since the 1950s. By granting migrants access to urban social services like healthcare and education, Beijing aims to reduce high household saving rates and stimulate domestic consumption to revitalize its slowing, multi-trillion dollar communist national economy. (7)Joseph Sternberg describes the UK Labour Party's internal strife as it debates returning to Blairite centrism versus far-left socialism. He critiques Keir Starmer's lack of decisive leadership during an anemic economic period. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage's Reform Party is successfully poaching Labour's traditional working-class voters in various important regional British parliamentary by-elections. (8)Gregory Copley analyzes the downing of a US helicopter off Oman, noting strategic differences between American and Israeli objectives. While the US seeks a deal, Israel aims for regime change. Copley highlights the weakened state of the IRGC leadership and discusses how new global oil sources are currently mitigating Iranian threats. (9)Gregory Copley reviews the historical failure of the Jimmy Carter administration during the Iranian hostage crisis. He explains that President Trump refuses to be "Jimmy Carter," instead seeking the total collapse of the IRGC leadership. Copley argues that internal public response in Iran is far more effective than military commando raids. (10)Gregory Copley reports on a rare Ebola outbreak and jihadi threats in Central Africa. He notes that local governments fail to fund necessary healthcare infrastructure, relying instead on outside aid. Additionally, Copley details the ongoing Ethiopian civil war and the complex regional power struggle over control of the vital Red Sea. (11)Gregory Copley discusses Prince Harry's desire to return to Britain due to financial depletion. He notes the lack of trust from King Charles and Prince William, and the dissipated public affection for the Duke. Copley also references his new book on the authority and success of constitutional monarchy as practiced today. (12)Josh Blackman traces the modern history of the death penalty from the 1972 Furman case to 1976's Gregg v. Georgia. He critiques the "evolving standards of decency" doctrine used by the Warren Court, arguing it reflects the views of elites rather than the constitution or the broader American general voting public. (13)Josh Blackman examines the Atkins v. Virginia ruling, which prohibits executing individuals with low IQs. He highlights the subjectivity of IQ tests and the lack of constitutional basis for such standards. Blackman notes that defendants now have incentives to intentionally fail these tests to avoid the death penalty in federal court. (14)Peter Huessy discusses US plans to deploy nuclear-capable F-35s in Europe to counter Russian threats. He explains Russia's "escalate to win" doctrine involving low-yield battlefield nukes for "surgical" strikes. Huessy warns that Russiapossesses thousands of non-strategic weapons, far exceeding current NATO theater capabilities and its lack of transparent weaponry numbers. (15)Peter Huessy details China's growing non-strategic nuclear arsenal and dual-use delivery systems. He explains that Beijing believes it can control escalation to keep the US out of the Western Pacific. Huessy emphasizes that NATOlacks a comparable response in Asia, as the US withdrew similar theater weapons in 1991. 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On this episode of *The Basement*, Tim Ross sits down with actress, producer, and storyteller Essence Atkins for a heartfelt conversation about faith, family, purpose, and navigating life in the public eye.Known for her iconic roles across television and film, Essence has spent decades building a respected career in Hollywood, working alongside legendary names including Bill Cosby, the Wayans family, Gabrielle Union, LL Cool J, and many others. From beloved sitcoms to major motion pictures, her journey has been marked by excellence, resilience, and authenticity.Together, Tim and Essence explore the complexities of relationships, the profound impact of her relationship with her mother, and the lessons she's learned through seasons of growth, success, disappointment, and healing. They also discuss the gentleness, patience, and care of God, and what it means to maintain a genuine faith while working in one of the world's most influential industries.This conversation is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, laughter, and powerful reflections on identity, purpose, and trusting God through every chapter of life. Whether you're navigating relationships, pursuing your calling, or simply looking for encouragement, this episode offers insight that will stay with you long after it's over.#TheBasement#TimRoss#EssenceAtkins#Faith#ChristianPodcast#Relationships#Hollywood#Actress#KingdomCulture#Jesus#Purpose#Healing#PersonalGrowth#MentalHealth#Family#MotherDaughter#FaithJourney#God#Inspiration#Conversation#Podcast#ChristianContent#WomenOfFaith#Entertainment#Storytelling#Leadership#SpiritualGrowth#Culture#TheBasementPodcast#TimRossPodcast
Does building housing near rail stations reduce driving, even if it prices out lower-income residents? Dan Chatman's research suggests the answer hinges not on who lives there, but on how much housing gets built. Chatman, D. G., Xu, R., Park, J., & Spevack, A. (2019). Does Transit-Oriented Gentrification Increase Driving? Journal of Planning Education and Research, 39(4), 482-495. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0739456X19872255Chatman, Dan (2015) Does Transit-Oriented Development Need the Transit? Access Magazine. https://accessmagazine.org/fall-2015/does-transit-oriented-development-need-the-transit/Chatman, D. G., Rodynansky, S., Boarnet, M., Comandon, A., Snyder, B., Patel, K., & Atkins, J. (2025). Assessing the Quantification Methodology for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/99j4s0bp
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and his wife reportedly own 54 life insurance policies. Yes, fifty-four! Most people see that headline and think it's extreme. Maybe even a little absurd. Why would anyone hold that many policies? Who does that? But there's a more interesting question worth asking - what does someone who owns 54 policies understand about life insurance that most people were never taught? https://youtu.be/DdGxt2346C8 Because there are two completely different ways to think about life insurance. One is the way most of us were introduced to it: a product you buy, file away, and hope you never need. The other is what someone like Atkins seems to be doing. Building a financial architecture. A system. An infrastructure designed to do real financial work across an entire family and portfolio. That gap is what this article is about. Not Paul Atkins specifically. But what his disclosure reveals about how financially sophisticated people think about control, liquidity, and the capabilities of permanent life insurance that most of us were simply never shown. Key TakeawaysFrom Checkbox to Capital SystemThe Problem With Only Having One StrategyWhy Wealthy Families Think About Control FirstThe Priority Order That Changes EverythingOpportunities Find CashWhat 54 Policies Might Actually Be SolvingEstate EqualizationBusiness Succession and Deferred CompensationLiquidity Without LiquidationTax-Advantaged Access During Your LifetimeGovernment Service and Conflict-of-Interest DisclosuresWhy the Contract Distinction Changes EverythingWhat Family Banking Looks LikeA Real ExampleThe Internal CycleThinking About Family Members as Key PeopleThe Generational DimensionNot All Life Insurance Is the Same ToolWhy Whole Life With a Mutual CompanyThe Question Isn't Why, It's What.Book a Strategy CallFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is family banking with life insurance?Why would someone own 54 life insurance policies?How does whole life insurance provide liquidity?What is the difference between a life insurance contract and a financial account?Can life insurance really be used as a tax strategy?What type of life insurance works for family banking? Key Takeaways Wealthy families treat life insurance as a capital system, not a product purchase Whole life insurance provides a kind of liquidity and control that no other asset class replicates A life insurance policy is a contract; most other financial assets are accounts, and that distinction matters Multiple policies signal a coordinated financial architecture, not a single coverage decision Family banking uses whole life policy cash value to fund needs within the family without relying on outside lenders Not all life insurance is built for this purpose. A specially designed dividend-paying whole life with a mutual company is the right foundation From Checkbox to Capital System Most people's first exposure to life insurance comes through a W-2 job. You fill out your benefits enrollment paperwork, someone offers you a multiple of your salary, and the pitch is pretty simple: if something happens to you, this replaces what you would have earned. That's not wrong. But it's a very small part of what permanent life insurance can actually do. The consumer mindset asks one question: how little do I need? What's the minimum that takes care of my family, pays off the mortgage, and maybe funds college? That's a reasonable starting point. But it's also a ceiling. Once you've bought enough to replace income, the logic of that framework says you're done. The business owner mindset asks something completely different. Not how little I can have, but how much I can invest in this to get the most out of it? That question leads somewhere very different, potentially, to 54 policies. The Problem With Only Having One Strategy There's a Thomas Sowell line worth sitting with here: there are no solutions in life, only compromises. Bruce Wehner brought this up at the top of our conversation, and it's the philosophical foundation for everything else we talked about. Anyone absolutely committed to one financial strategy and dismissing everything else isn't being disciplined. They're playing an incomplete game. Think of it like football. You wouldn't go into the championship using only your running back and offensive linemen. Every position exists because every position has a job. Wide receivers do something the offensive line can't. The quarterback does something neither of them can. Financial tools work the same way. A securities-only investor isn't maximizing anything. They're just leaving part of the field empty. Why Wealthy Families Think About Control First Most of us are taught to optimize for rate of return. Net worth is the scoreboard. The fastest-growing asset wins. That framework isn't useless. But it's incomplete, because it ignores the conditions that make returns actually usable. Wealthy families add a different dimension to the scorecard: control. How much autonomy do you have over your capital? Can you access it when you want to? Can you deploy it on your own terms without a bank's approval or an institution's timeline? The Priority Order That Changes Everything Here's the order I've come to think about for financially sophisticated decision-making. Control first. Then access, meaning liquidity and tax treatment. Then guarantees and long-term certainty. Then, growth on top of all of that. That's the opposite of how most people are wired to think. We go straight to growth. We ask about rate of return before we've even asked whether we can get to the money on our terms. The safety, liquidity, and growth triangle is real. You can't maximize all three in a single financial product. A five-year CD gives you safety and predictability but doesn't grow much. A non-traded REIT might project 18 to 22% IRR, but there's zero liquidity and elevated risk. If you want to hold illiquid, higher-growth positions, you need a guaranteed liquidity cushion somewhere else. Life insurance is often that cushion. Not because it produces the highest returns, but because it's always available and never tied to market conditions. Opportunities Find Cash Nelson Nash used to say, "Opportunities find cash." If you don't have accessible capital, you don't see the opportunity even when it's right in front of you. But if you're sitting on a pool of liquid capital, you can act. That's not just a defensive position; it's an offensive one. And it's one of the things I've found our clients experience firsthand once they have a working cash flow system in place. What 54 Policies Might Actually Be Solving We don't know Paul Atkins' specific financial picture. We're not claiming to. But we can talk through the kinds of financial problems that a sophisticated investor, with a complex estate and a long-term view, might be solving with permanent life insurance. Because each policy is probably doing a job. Estate Equalization Imagine a family business. Two adult children. One wants to run the company; the other doesn't. At death, the default outcomes aren't great. Force both into a partnership and you breed resentment. Have the operating child buy out the other with a loan and you create a cash flow burden from day one. Give one the business and one nothing, and that's obviously not equitable either. A life insurance death benefit can solve this cleanly. One heir receives the business. The other receives a cash equivalent from the policy. No forced partnership. No buyout debt. No hard feelings baked into the inheritance. This is a problem that real estate, retirement accounts, and securities simply cannot solve with the same precision. Business Succession and Deferred Compensation Key man insurance protects a business against the financial impact of losing a critical person, whether that's a top salesperson or a founding partner. The liquidity event from the policy buys time to adapt without being forced to act under pressure. Deferred compensation funded through life insurance is a different use case, but just as valuable. Under ERISA rules, you can't legally contribute more to one employee's 401 (k) than another's. You can't discriminate. But with life insurance, you can. A business owner can set up a policy on a key employee, fund it for five years, and transfer ownership at the end of the term as a form of deferred compensation. It's targeted, legal, and not available through any investment account structure. Liquidity Without Liquidation Highly appreciated assets present a specific problem. Real estate, private equity stakes, business interests: these often aren't liquid. Selling them to cover an opportunity or an emergency usually means a taxable event, often at an inopportune time. Policy cash value doesn't work that way. It's accessible at any time, with no credit approval, no income verification, and no market timing required. You borrow against it for any purpose and repay on your own terms. If your equities are down and you need capital, you don't touch them. You go to the policy. Tax-Advantaged Access During Your Lifetime The death benefit's tax-free treatment is well known. Less talked about is what you can do with cash value while you're still alive. Policy loans let you access accumulated value without triggering income tax. So instead of selling an appreciated position and incurring capital gains, you borrow from the policy. Whether it's funding an investment, a home renovation, or bringing the whole family together for a vacation, the access doesn't create a tax event. The alternative, pulling from a qualified account, hits you with ordinary income tax plus potential penalties. That's a genuinely different category of financial flexibility. Government Service and Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures When officials step into government roles,...
Nate Atkins from The Athletic joins us to talk about Myles Garrett joining the Rams and the possibility of Aaron Donald coming out of retirement to join him. Its Lit features a USC QB on the cover of Madden, a potential blockbuster trade in the NBA that would send Giannis to the Western Conference and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike told a story about former Saints DE Doug Atkins. Charlie reset the NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket.
JD reacts to the Blue Jays series win over the Miami Marlins. Then, JD asks Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show, why the Montreal Canadiens have struggled to win at the Bell Centre, how the Carolina Hurricanes have taken control the series, what the Canadiens need to do better, if the extra rest between series has helped the Hurricanes, if the Canadiens will be expected to have an aggressive off-season, and what the Canadiens need to become perennial Stanley Cup contenders. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Kim dives into the exploding trend of “health maxing,” where people obsessively track sleep, protein intake, supplements, workouts, cold plunges, saunas, and step counts in pursuit of perfect wellness and longevity, questioning whether modern self-improvement culture has gone completely overboard. Using commentary from Matt Walsh and examples ranging from protein-infused products to GLP-1 weight loss drugs and social-media-driven fitness extremes, the conversation explores how wellness culture has shifted from healthy habits into all-consuming lifestyle obsession. Marc compares today's trends to Atkins-era dieting crazes and recalls bizarre weight-loss products from the past, while both hosts argue moderation has disappeared from modern culture as younger generations increasingly optimize every aspect of life — from fitness to personality traits to social interactions. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #HealthMaxing #WellnessCulture #ProteinTrend #GLP1 #MattWalsh #FitnessCulture #Longevity #DietCulture #MentalHealth
Sandi Peiffer has been happily married to her husband Corey for 39 yrs. She is a 61-year-old mother of 4 (ages 21-34) and grandmother of 3 (ages 6, 4, and 3 months… and #4 due in October!) who lives on the Atlantic coast of Florida. She is a retired homeschool mom of 26 years. She enjoys walking, resistance training, reading, crafting, cooking and spending time with her family. As an adult, Sandi has tried most of the diets we have all heard of… Weight Watchers, Susan Powter Stop the Insanity, TOPS, The Zone Diet, 40-30-30, Shake diets, Suzanne Somers “Somersize”, South Beach, Atkins, The Rosedale Diet, etc. Her real struggle with weight started when she went on an antidepressant for anxiety. Then the pounds really started to pack on. 120 lbs by the time it was all said and done. She found intermittent fasting after a diagnosis of Type 2. Diabetes with an A1C of 8.4 and a fasting glucose of 237. Starting IF in Dec. 2018, at 5'4” and 300 lbs. In this episode, she explains her IF journey over the past 7.5 yrs and the addition of peptides to her health journey. Her current weight is 170 lbs, her fasting glucose is 87, and her A1C is 4.8! At the end of the episode, she says she will mention some reference tools here:Youtube:Dr Tyna MooreThe DownsizedOn the PenDr Spencer Nadolsky Book:Weightless by Dr Rocio Salas-WhalenEnough: Your health, Your Weight and what it's like to be free by Ania M. Jastreboff, MD, Ph.D and Oprah WinfreyHow to connect with Graeme Join Graeme's Patreon and get accountability and support.www.patreon.com/thefastinghighwayWebsite to book a one-on-one call.www.thefastinghighway.com.To buy the book The Fasting Highway your local Amazon store, or any good online book seller. Disclaimer -The views in this podcast are those of the guest and host only and should not be taken as direct medical advice. Please consult your health professional before beginning any health plan.
On this episode of Bleav in Rams, Erin Coscarelli is joined by The Athletic's Rams insider Nate Atkins to break down the business side of one of the NFL's most fascinating teams. The conversation dives into Matthew Stafford's new contract extension, what it means for the Rams' Super Bowl window, while planning for the future with rookie quarterback Ty Simpson waiting in the wings. Erin and Nate also unpack the Rams' biggest upcoming roster decisions, including: Will Puka Nacua receive a massive long-term extension The difficult financial reality of keeping an elite offensive line together Why wide receiver depth remains one of the roster's biggest question marks From Sean McVay's evolving leadership style to Les Snead's long-term roster strategy, this episode explores how the Rams continue to operate as one of the NFL's most aggressive and forward-thinking organizations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode of Bleav in Rams, Erin Coscarelli is joined by The Athletic's Rams insider Nate Atkins to break down the business side of one of the NFL's most fascinating teams. The conversation dives into Matthew Stafford's new contract extension, what it means for the Rams' Super Bowl window, while planning for the future with rookie quarterback Ty Simpson waiting in the wings. Erin and Nate also unpack the Rams' biggest upcoming roster decisions, including: Will Puka Nacua receive a massive long-term extension The difficult financial reality of keeping an elite offensive line together Why wide receiver depth remains one of the roster's biggest question marks From Sean McVay's evolving leadership style to Les Snead's long-term roster strategy, this episode explores how the Rams continue to operate as one of the NFL's most aggressive and forward-thinking organizations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Liz and Becca confess every fad diet they tried before becoming functional health practitioners — Atkins, SlimFast, Weight Watchers, Hydroxycut, the Beyoncé Cleanse, Shakeology, It Works wraps, the 17 Day Diet, and more. Two former "fat girls" break down why every quick fix failed, why crash diets cause weight rebound, and what actually works for sustainable fat loss, hormone balance, and metabolic flexibility. If you've yo-yo dieted, chugged apple cider vinegar, or wasted thousands on supplements that didn't work — this episode is for you. *** CONNECT:
Dan and Alex Atkins break down the New York Empire's 31-14 win over the Colorado Apex and chat about D-I college nationals. Then Matt 'Pippin' Auletta joins the show to help preview the important rematch with the DC Breeze on Saturday.
Send us Fan MailWhat if the most revolutionary thing you could do for your health was simply to listen to your own body?In this episode Christina Fletcher talks with mindful eating expert, holistic wellness guide, and author Cassandra Bodzak about why our relationship with food and our body are the two longest relationships of our lives and how to finally get into alignment with both.Cassandra shares practical tools to cut through the noise of diet culture, reconnect with your body's intuitive wisdom, and make food choices from a place of self-love rather than restriction or outside pressure. If you're navigating perimenopause, emotional eating, or simply exhausted by conflicting nutrition advice, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.In this episode:Why sugar and flour sit in a category of their own — and what your body actually wants insteadHow to start a simple daily body check-in to rebuild trust with your body's signalsThe food detective journal ; a practical intuitive eating tool to track how food really affects your mood, energy, and focusWhy diet trends like keto, Atkins, and the protein craze work for some people some of the time and how to experiment wisely on your own termsMuscle testing and learning your body's yes and no signals around food and beyondHow small intuitive eating choices build the self-trust you need for bigger life decisionsThis episode is for you if… you're tired of conflicting nutrition advice, you suspect your body knows more than any diet plan, or you're navigating perimenopause and wondering why everything that used to work simply doesn't anymore. Free resource from Cassandra: A guided body wisdom meditation from The Mindful Table bonus page https://divinely-design-your-life-d3df.mykajabi.com/meditation-bundleOr Visit Cassandra's site at https://cassandrabodzak.com/About Cassandra BodzakCassandra Bodzak is a mindfulness author, actress, and holistic wellness guide known for helping soul-led women design lives that support their energy, purpose, and expansion. Her upcoming cookbook, The Mindful Table, invites readers to heal their relationship with food and their body by learning to listen to their intuitive wisdom and take back their power around their wellbeing. Having studied Lifestyle Medicine and Nutrition Coaching through Harvard Medical School and certified as a Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Cassandra bridges science and spirit to help women create a foundation for expansion through intentional nourishment, activity, and self-care.Find Cassandra at cassandrabodzak.com and on Instagram @cassandrabodzak. The Mindful Table is available wherever books are sold.Free Resource Mentioned: Your Missing Map Christina's free guide to your energy system. Learn what each chakra means, how to know when it's blocked, and one simple tool to realign. Available as a PDF and audio. spirituallyawareliving.com/themap Christina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 11 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 12 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...
Mat Germain sits down with Blue Jays insider Brent Cardy to break down the state of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. The Blue Jays Injury Bug Anthony Santander – out for the year Shane Bieber – June return still possibleJimmy Garcia – facing setbacks in rehabJosé Berríos – forearm fracture, got lit up in rehab startsMax Scherzer Alejandro KirkNathan LukesAddison BargerGeorge Springer New Faces Making an ImpactJesús Sánchez – power against rightiesYohendrick Piñango – strong swing, great at-bats, batting near top of lineupBrandon Valenzuela – switch-handed catcher, big power & a rocket arm, showing some rookie growing painsSpencer Miles – Rule 5 pick from the Giants; threw 3 shutout innings on Mother's Day; Jays now considering him as a rotation optionErik Lauer DFA'd after a rough startSchedule gets harder from here — Yankees (with Gerrit Cole returning), Baltimore, and tougher AL East competition. Brent is cautiously pessimistic but believes the team will eventually get healthy and go on a run.Vladdy, Bo, and the LineupVladimir Guerrero Jr. – only 2 HR's; may be pressing himself under the weight of $500M contract (comparison to Vernon Wells' struggles after his big deal)The loss of Bo Bichette to the Mets has left a voidThe offense tends to hit in bunches (Vladdy, Springer, Okamoto, Varsho) without a reliable anchorFrancisco Lindor Trade? - Shapiro & Atkins have a history with Lindor from their Cleveland daysPossible pieces: Arjun Nimmala, JoJo Parker, Andrés Giménez, Davis Schneider, or Addison BargerMoney coming off the books (Springer, Scherzer) Brent sees the fit — a dynamic switch-hitter is exactly what this lineup needsPitching Depth: Who's Next from AAA? Top candidates from Buffalo to watch:Chad Dallas – back from Tommy John; ~3 ERA in seven startsAustin Voth – waiver pickup, bulk innings guyGrant Rogers – big frame, mid-90s fastball, high release pointRicky Tiedemann – hasn't pitched since 2024, same issues persistingDylan Cease - Strong early returns; going 7 innings in his last two starts. Velocity & command are elite. Brent believes the price tag will look like an underpayRobbie Ray as a Trade TargetWon Cy Young with the Jays in 2021Pairing him with Cease would be a formidable 1-2 in a playoff seriesBrent likes the fit; doesn't expect price tag to be astronomicalBullpenJeff Hoffman – out of the closer role, settling into 7th/8th; velocityLouis Varland – closing; loves his mentality, wants him in the zone moreTyler Rogers – middle reliefMason Fluharty – doing a solid job but playing above his weightJoe Mantiply – veteran add, not a high-impact armSpencer Miles – potential starter, injury history a concernSmall Ball & Jonatan ClaseMat draws parallels between Jonatan Clase & Chandler Simpson (TB Rays) — elite speed and tools, but needs to commit to the fundamentalsBrent agrees the Jays need to play more small ball given the lack of middle-of-the-order powerAll-Star PredictionsJays All-Stars: Vladdy Guerrero Jr. and Dylan CeaseRecord at the All-Star Break: 42–46 (under .500, but still in wild card contention given the weak AL)Follow Brent Cardy with his Blue Jays Breakfast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecardyshowpodcast/
In this episode the guys break down the five biggest health lies of the last 40 years — dietary cholesterol, fat and carbs making you fat, low sodium being best, avoiding the sun, and the myth that lifting weights isn't great for fat loss. They also get into a study showing church attendance predicts happiness better than income, a deep conversation on duty-free friendships and what makes relationships actually meaningful, Walmart ditching self-checkout due to rampant theft, and Vita Bella's free 10-minute consultation offer. Then they answer live caller questions submitted to mplivecaller.com, coaching listeners on air. T-SHIRT WINNERS Jodie Simpson & HamMan704 Send name, shirt size & shipping address to: https://mindpumpmedia.com SPONSORS LMNT (Lemonade Iced Tea — just launched May 6th) — https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free sample pack of most popular flavors with any purchase Vita Bella / MP Hormones https://mphormones.com Code: MINDPUMP365 for a Free 10-min consultation + Raffle Entry: https://calendly.com/vb-consultations/complimentary-consults?month=2026-05 Raffle: 3 free memberships + 10 free essential labs will be given away this month. Seed Daily Synbiotic — https://seed.com/mindpump Code: 25MINDPUMP — 25% off first month MAPS 15 BOGO — https://maps15bogo.com Buy 1 get 1 FREE — limited time (all 7 MAPS 15 programs same price) Mind Pump Fitness Coaching — https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://Mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro, sponsors & t-shirt winners 2:25 - 5 biggest health lies of the last 40 years — #1: Dietary cholesterol is poison 10:24 - Health lie #2: Fat and carbs make you fat — the low-fat & Atkins era 16:40 - Health lie #3: Low sodium is best — why salt got a bad rap 27:34 - Health lie #4: Avoid the sun — all-cause mortality data is damning 32:10 - Health lie #5: Lifting weights isn't a great way to get lean 35:49 - LMNT lemonade iced tea — new flavor breakdown + caffeine & theanine 36:54 - Study: Poor Americans who attend church are happier than wealthy non-churchgoers 38:54 - Duty-free friendships — what makes relationships actually meaningful 50:42 - Walmart ditching self-checkout — 16x higher theft than cashier lanes 56:49 - Vita Bella free 10-min consultation — chance to win free membership & labs 58:24 - Zoo MRI story & blood draw anxiety (78% of people hate it) 1:04:43 - Caller: Christian (California) — splitting MAPS programs over 6 days & training around a new baby 1:14:14 - Caller: Jessica (Alberta) — 40lb weight loss plateau, metabolic adaptation & reverse diet 1:29:02 - Caller: Regina (Maryland) — GLP-1 off-ramp strategy & transitioning from Orangetheory 1:41:24 - Caller: Jake (Wisconsin) — building for a body composition competition with his wife
Community is the environment in which faith grows. We need each other - teachers, mentors, and a people to belong to. A healthy community should always be drawing us deeper into God, not just deeper into the group. The goal of community is not conformity, it's formation, becoming a disciple of Jesus
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Labour Cabinet Office Minister Chris Ward, former Andy Burnham adviser Sacha Lord, Conservative Shadow Environment Secretary Victoria Atkins, plus The Critic magazine's Henry Hill.
Matthew Atkins is a celebrated veteran of the music industry. An honours graduate of the renowned Musician's Institute in Hollywood CA, Matthew has worked in a wide array of genres and situations. Matthew is equally at home on a stage playing pop-country to a festival audience, jazz to an intimate venue, or top 40 dance music at a high-end corporate event, as he is playing as part of a drum line at a world class sporting event.With a large catalogue of recording sessions to his credit, Matthew is known to be a diverse, creative professional. Matthew has been recognized with honours and awards from groups such as the Alberta Recording Industries Association and the Canadian Country Music Association.Having lived and worked in Asia, Mexico, and most recently Vancouver, Matthew now makes his home in St Albert, Alberta. In this episode, Matthew talks about: The thought process while performing His early touring experiences with Canadian artists Favorite drummer verses biggest influence His take on the supposed threat of AI Experiencing of loss his wife to cancer Nurturing life long careers in music Unique dynamics in the Canadian music industry Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
In this week's Celebrate Your Story, I sit down with Dr. Dale Atkins, renowned psychologist, relationship expert, and author of The Turquoise Butterfly, for a conversation about grandparents, grandchildren, grief, and the rituals that help shape a family. Dr. Dale shares how the book was inspired by her late mother, a loving presence who helped her see that relationships do not simply end when someone dies. Instead, they live on in stories, songs, rituals, and even in small signs that bring a loved one back to mind. We also explore the unique role grandparents can play in a child's life, not just as loving elders, but as storytellers, keepers of family history, and what Dr. Dale calls a source of "slow wisdom" in a world that rarely slows down. This episode is about what children remember, what families hand down, and how the smallest moments often become the ones that last. If you've ever thought about the people who shaped you, or the kind of presence you want to be in someone else's life, this is a conversation for you. Get Your Copy of The Turquoise Butterfly Today: https://a.co/d/0grAwibd
From an early age, most of us are taught that being “smart” matters. It's tied to the way society measures and views success, independence, and worth.So what happens when you're raising a child with an intellectual disability in that world? In this episode, Alyssa, Amanda, and Madeline get honest about all of it: the grief that's hard to express, the fear that you won't be able to connect with your child, and the ways people with intellectual disabilities get left out, even within disability spaces.Plus, they dig into the nuance behind "presume competence," the disability hierarchy often felt in the backdrop of these conversations, and what radical acceptance actually looks like in lives like ours.Links:Join The Rare Life newsletter andnever miss an update!Fill out our contact form to joinupcoming discussion groups! Listen to Ep 19: Katie's Story!Listen to Ep 166: Nonspeaking Child!Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda.griffith.atkins!Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Donate to the podcast or Contactme about sponsoring an episode.
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(0:00) Jason and Chamath welcome SEC's Paul Atkins and CFTC's Michael Selig (0:53) Atkins on how US markets have changed over his 40 year career (3:04) Top priorities across both agencies: Fixing the IPO drought, crypto regulation, cutting unnecessary rules (8:16) AI trading bots, autonomous hedge funds, and investing with leverage (15:30) Ending the "Turf War" between the SEC and CFTC, super app vision (19:15) Prediction markets, insider trading, gray area (26:56) Trump advocates for changing quarterly earnings to bi-annual (30:30) Changing the accreditation rules a priority for 2026 (34:56) HFT firms that dominate the futures markets, swap reporting (40:36) VC fund formation (46:18) US markets vs the world, crypto classification (52:54) Biggest risks: Market manipulation, crypto scams, and the Gen Z gambling crisis SEC Chair Paul Atkins: https://x.com/SECPaulSAtkins CFTC Chair Michael Selig: https://x.com/ChairmanSelig Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect