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Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026!Tickets on sale first week of January!

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026!Tickets on sale first week of January!

In this episode Caleb & Nick are joined by Mr. Automatic Ryan Kacic and WildTine TV's Gavin Gray to talk about their 2025 Ohio archery bucks!

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

This episode proves that nothing gold can stay, especially your 401k, as we kick things off with the revelation that October saw the worst tech layoffs since 2003, all while "Big Short" genius Michael Burry decided to bet a billion dollars on the inevitable AI bubble bursting. The villains of the week are legion: the FCC is officially making it easier for internet companies to charge us even more hidden fees; Elon Musk not only got his $1 trillion pay package approved—despite Tesla sales collapsing nearly 90% in some countries—but he also teased a flying car, clearly living in his own "Golden Dome" fantasy, which the Pentagon is happily subsidizing; and in a stunning display of entitlement, Mark Zuckerberg opened an illegal school, which is somehow less shocking than Meta's claim that their massive porn stash was purely for "personal use," not AI training. The bad news doesn't stop there, with Texas suing Roblox over 'pixel pedophiles,' though at least a rural Michigan healthcare system is doing some good by using drones to improve care.Jumping over to Media Candy, since we're all emotionally scarred by the sheer awful-ness of The Witcher S4—a season so bad it "broke" The Critical Drinker—we need some comfort viewing. We're deep-diving into the political chess of The Diplomat and escaping into the sheer volume of competitive cooking shows, including the standard Halloween and Holiday Baking Championships, plus the delightfully ridiculous Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking S2; we also took a look at Pluribus, Knife Edge, Black Rabbit, and the trailer for Tron: Ares, while cheering the fact that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to revive The Mummy franchise for a fourth film. In Apps & Doodads, we're all mourning the eventual death of simple, good tech as we're warned to enjoy Apple CarPlay while we still can, but at least the Lego ‘Star Trek' Set is finally here for our inner child; the real question, though, is why Automattic Inc. thinks they can claim ownership of the actual word 'Automatic.'Finally, The Dark Side with Dave Bittner reminds us that everything old is new again and ripe for monetization, whether it's Miss Piggy potentially bringing back The Muppets to the movies or the sleek, blacked-out remake of the Commodore 64, not to mention that cool Tron Arcade Cabinet Miniature Model. However, the present is still a complete dumpster fire: a Google AI model allegedly accused a senator of sexual assault, and internal documents show that Meta is earning a fortune on a massive deluge of fraudulent ads, proving that the only thing getting healthier is our paranoia, though Dave did throw in a curveball with some special jar lids and seeds for growing organic sprouts. We finish, as always, with the obligatory Closing Shout-Outs because even cynical geeks need validation.Sponsors:MasterClass - Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/GRUMPYOLDGEEKSGusto - Try Gusto today at gusto.com/grumpy, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/721FOLLOW UPOctober Layoffs Were the Worst Since 2003 and Hit Tech Workers HardIN THE NEWSThe Big Short Guy Just Bet $1 Billion That the AI Bubble PopsTrump's FCC is officially moving to make it easier for internet companies to charge hidden feesPentagon will reportedly award SpaceX a $2 billion contract to help develop the 'Golden Dome'Elon Musk teases a flying car on Joe Rogan's showTesla's Sales Collapsed Nearly 90 Percent in Some Countries Last MonthTesla shareholder meeting updates: Elon Musk gets his $1 trillion pay packageTexas AG sues Roblox, accusing it of prioritizing 'pixel pedophiles' over child safetyMark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors RevoltedMeta Says Porn Stash was for ‘Personal Use,' Not Training AI ModelsHow a rural Michigan healthcare system is using drones to improve careMEDIA CANDYThe DiplomatHalloween Baking ChampionshipHoliday Baking ChampionshipHarry Potter: Wizards of Baking S2PluribusKnife Edge: Chasing Michelin StarsBlack RabbitTron: AresThe Witcher S4The Witcher Season 4 - A Show So Awful, It Broke Me by The Critical DrinkerBrendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz Set to Revive The Mummy Franchise with Fourth FilmAPPS & DOODADSEnjoy CarPlay While You Still CanThe Lego ‘Star Trek' Set Is Here, and It's Exactly What You WantAutomattic Inc. Claims It Owns the Word 'Automatic'THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingMiss Piggy May Bring ‘The Muppets' Back to the MoviesRelive the Commodore 64's glory days with a slimmer, blacked-out remakeShow and Tell: Tron Arcade Cabinet Miniature ModelGoogle removes AI model after it allegedly accused a senator of sexual assaultSprouting Jar Lid (32oz Glass Jars) with 4 Pack Stainless Steel Sprouting Stands for Wide and Wide Mouth Mason Jar for Growing Organic Sprouts, Stainless Steel, 4 PackOrganic Radish Sprout Seeds (16 oz) – Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds for Sprouting and MicrogreensMeta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

On this week's show we have an essay from one of our listeners on why he wants to stick with his DVR over streaming. We also take a deep dive into Automatic Content Recognition and how to turn it off on your smart TVs. As usual we also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Disney pulls channels from YouTube TV as carriage deal expires DIRECTV now offering the Disney Bundle free to select customers TV Set-Top Box Losing Market Dominance Please support Movember and enter to win great prizes from Bright Side Home Theater Movember Raffle — Bright Side Home Theater Swimming against the Stream - An essay from Jorge Beltran  I know I will sound old and swimming against current, but I would like to go back to my world where we had our cable subscriptions, DVR and Netflix.  Simple, vs having to manage 5-7 subscriptions to watch what we want at a cost we can pay. The proliferation of streaming services is turning out to be a way for content owners to extract more value from customers and significantly increase the amount of work customers have to do to find and track the content we want to watch.  Even sports.  Furthermore, it has backfired to content producers, with less opportunity to monetize content, driving them to look for economies of scale again.  I follow or used to follow La Liga, Premier League Soccer, ski, college football, and formula 1 racing. Back in the day I knew what channel carried all of these sports on my cable line up, would set it to record on my DVR and done.  I could watch it when I wanted and where I wanted since I could access my DVR from anywhere but the plane.  Netflix was just growing and buying "older" content from the major networks and allowed us to binge watch old series we had missed.  Some new exclusive content was coming out and that made paying the 10 - 12 $/mo a good value. Fast forward to today: The best games of Premier League have been taken off the over the air or regular cable channels are now behind a Paramount or someone else's paywall.  Why am I going to pay for access to content that is mostly CBS that I can get over the air?.  Worst of all, you can not skip commercials when you stream this content nowadays.  You can't DVR the content and skip the commercials. I have lost track of who is now airing La Liga, but last time I checked was behind some other streamer.  Fubo has a lot of soccer but is now super expensive too.   Conclusion:  I have stopped following La Liga and Premier League.  My enthusiasm for good Futbol has gone down tremendously.  I turned my eyes to college football and Formula 1.  The worst part is that now I fear the same is going to happen with College Football, moving from free over the air or in basic cable channels to some exclusive need-to-pay streaming service.  You guys praised Formula 1 going to Apple.  I dread it!!! I do not pay for Apple TV(plus or not plus) and I catch Formula 1 over ESPN.   Does it mean I will have to drop ESPN, that gives me other content and add AppleTV?  If I were an NFL fan I would have lost it. Some content is on Amazon, other in the different networks or streamers.  I do not know how much you have to pay to be able to watch the NFL consistently.  Call me old school.  I still have a cable service that gives me the right to HBO, ESPN, Fox, and the likes.  I can watch and record all the related content in Hulu from the major networks. I only keep paying for Netflix that I see as a premium channel (like paying for HBO back in the day).  Rationale - we get a lot of exclusive content there.  I only keep the Disney/Hulu bundle cause it comes free with my wireless bill. And Amazon Prime (now with commercials) free for the shipping.  But I barely watch Primer or Hulu cause I can't stand the commercials! In a world with many streamers, the economies of scale enjoyed by bundling content in cable packages have been lost and thus it costs more per viewer for content owners to create and distribute given the less # of eyeballs.  Yes, it sounds counter intuitive, but that translates into higher bills for consumers, through different bills but when you add it all up, it has to be more expensive, no way around it.  The positive is more content and innovation for sure.  You can definitely find more quality content.  But I foresee more partnerships coming to allow the industry to benefit from economies of scale and be able to distribute the cost of expensive content through more subscribers / viewers.  Or they will have to continue to increase our subscription bills.  I listened to an interview recently with a Hollywood producer detailing how cost efficient they have to be nowadays to be able to turn a profit on content produced given the lower number of ultimate viewers. This is a good thing, do not get me wrong.  But my point is we are coming full circle and a lot of inefficiencies have been introduced in the content value chain and made the experience more time consuming and difficult for viewers in the process.  I think the industry has shot itself on the foot.  Content that used to be free over the air is now behind a paywall and ALSO with commercials.   Apologies from my broken record Long live my DVR! Jorge What is Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)? Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) is built into most smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio, Roku, Fire TV) and silently identifies everything you watch via your smart TV or any attached device via HDMI. It monitors your streaming, cable, and physical media.  It will even identify any ads you watch. It grabs screen samples, sends them online, and feeds data to manufacturers, streamers, and advertisers for recommendations, targeted ads, and ratings.  Usually on by default, it needs the internet to work. Privacy groups like the EFF warn it tracks your habits without clear ongoing notice. How Does ACR Collect Data from Your TV Viewing? ACR operates passively and continuously (or at set intervals) while the TV is on and tuned to a channel or app.  Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process: Content Sampling: The TV's built-in software periodically "grabs" a short clip or snapshot of the audio, video, or both from what's currently displayed on the screen. This could be every few seconds or minutes, creating a digital "fingerprint" rather than storing full video. For example: Video fingerprinting: Analyzes pixels, colors, or scene changes (similar to how Shazam identifies songs). Audio fingerprinting: Listens for sound patterns in the broadcast. Watermarking: Detects invisible digital markers embedded in content by broadcasters or studios. This sampling works even for non-smart inputs, like cable or gaming consoles, because it captures whatever is output to the screen. Local Processing: The TV processes the sample on-device to generate a compact fingerprint. Raw clips aren't stored long-term on the TV itself—the data is anonymized to protect bandwidth and privacy (though critics argue these can still be re-identified when combined with other data like your location or device ID). Database Matching: The fingerprint is sent to the manufacturer's cloud servers where it's compared against a massive reference database. This database is built by: Monitoring live TV broadcasts in real-time via data centers. Cataloging known content like shows, movies, ads, and even timestamps for commercials. Matches reveal details such as the program title, channel, duration watched, and ad exposures. Data Aggregation and Transmission: Matched data is aggregated with metadata like your TV's IP address, viewing time, and household size. It's then used or shared: Internally for features like "fewer repetitive ads" or recommendations. With third parties like advertisers and Nielsen for ratings and for cross-device targeting which means you'll see the same ad on your phone after TV exposure. The entire process is designed to be invisible and efficient, running without impacting TV performance noticeably. Why Is This Data Collected? Personalization: To suggest shows/movies based on what you've watched. Advertising: Measures ad views for pricing, retargets viewers across devices, and optimizes campaigns. Measurement: Provides device-specific viewership stats, replacing outdated panel-based surveys. TV Manufacturers Using Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) for Data Collection Manufacturer ACR Usage Details How to Disable (General Steps) Samsung Uses built-in ACR on Tizen OS smart TVs to track viewing behavior, including programs, ads, OTT apps, and gaming. Data supports ad retargeting and is used internally for recommendations. Go to Settings > General > System Manager > Samsung Account > Privacy > Viewing Information Services > Toggle off. (10-37 clicks; also opt out via Samsung account online.) LG Integrates ACR on webOS TVs to fingerprint video/audio for viewing history and ad targeting. Captures screenshots every 10 milliseconds in some models. Settings > All Settings > General > System > Additional Settings > Live Plus > Toggle off. (Buried in menus; check privacy controls.) Vizio Owns Inscape, which licenses ACR data from its SmartCast TVs. Historically sold data to third parties; now requires opt-in after 2017 FTC settlement. Settings > Privacy & Security > Smart Home > Viewing Data > Limit Ad Track > Toggle off. (Opt out during setup or later.) Sony Employs ACR on Google TV/Android TV models to collect viewing data for personalization and ads, often via third-party integrations like Samba TV. Settings > Privacy > Automatic Content Recognition > Toggle off. (Varies by model; check Google account privacy if linked.) Roku (powers TVs from TCL, Hisense, Philips, Sharp) "Smart TV Experience" feature uses ACR on Roku OS to track content across linear TV, streaming, and devices. Data shared for ads and measurement. Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Smart TV Experience > Toggle off. (11-24 clicks; not on Roku sticks, only TVs.)  

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

“Innovation isn't just about process—it's about emotion. If you're not feeling resistance, you're probably not stretching far enough.” — Brianna Sylver In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Michael Carlon sits down with nationally recognized innovation strategist Brianna Sylver, founder of Sylver Consulting and author of Leading Through Freefall. Brianna shares the deeply personal and spiritual journey behind her book, which explores the emotional undercurrents of innovation and change. From automatic writing during the pandemic to running a marathon she never thought possible, Brianna's story is one of surrender, resilience, and transformation. Whether you're a leader, changemaker, or simply navigating uncertainty, this conversation offers tools and insights to help you lead with love and clarity. Key Takeaways: Innovation is emotional: Brianna's book focuses on the emotional journey of change, not just the process.  Automatic writing as a spiritual practice: Her daily journaling became a channel for divine guidance and creative clarity. Running a marathon as a metaphor for writing: Both required surrender, discipline, and showing up consistently.  Highly sensitive leadership: Brianna discusses how being highly sensitive can be both a gift and a challenge in professional settings. The grief curve of change: Leaders must recognize and navigate emotional resistance in teams to drive transformation.  Collaborative creation: Brianna leaned on her network to finish her book, proving that writing doesn't have to be a solitary endeavor. Practical tools for leaders: Each chapter includes actionable guides to help navigate emotional dynamics in innovation. Buy Leading Through Free Fall Amazon: https://amzn.to/46ROmzW Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781774585955 Connect with Brianna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannasylver/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SylverConsulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sylver-consulting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SylverConsulting X: https://x.com/sylvertweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylverconsulting Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #InnovationLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadingThroughFreefall #BriannaSylver #ChangeManagement #SpiritualCreativity #UncorkingAStory #SilverConsulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Dweezil Zappa returns to talk about his groundbreaking album Automatic, a record that showcases his evolution as a guitarist, composer, and producer. The album dives deep into modern instrumental rock, blending fierce technical skill with melodic and emotional precision.Dweezil discusses the creative process behind Automatic — how he approached writing and arranging songs that balance complexity with groove. He opens up about tone crafting, gear experimentation, and the influences that pushed him toward a more cinematic and expressive sound.Throughout the conversation, Dweezil shares insight into how Automatic bridges his past and present — a reflection of both his Zappa lineage and his own artistic voice. From shredding guitar lines to lush textures, the album proves why he remains one of the most inventive players in rock.We also touch on his recording techniques, the evolution of his playing over the years, and what fans can expect from future projects. It's a deep, honest look at how Automatic became one of his most personal and technically refined works to date.Follow Dweezil Zappa:Website – dweezilzappa.comInstagram – @dweezilzappaofficialYouTube – Dweezil Zappa

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This week we're replaying episodes that are anything but phoned in. For this episode from November 2021, the first automatic dial network happened because of a business dispute between two undertakers. Plus: the story of John Baxter Taylor, Jr, the first Black American to win an Olympic gold medal. Almon B. Strowger: The undertaker who revolutionized telephone technology (Spark Museum of Electrical Invention)First African American Olympic gold medalist was a Penn grad (University of Pennsylvania)Help us invent hundreds more episodes of our show as a backer on Patreon

Can we automatically and provably quantify and control the information leakage from a black-box processing? From a statistical inference standpoint, in this talk, I will start from a unified framework to summarize existing privacy definitions based on input-independent  indistinguishability and unravel the fundamental challenges in crafting privacy proof for general data processing. Yet, the landscape shifts when we gain access to the (still possibly black-box) secret generation. By carefully leveraging its entropy, we unlock  the black-box analysis. This breakthrough enables us to automatically "learn" the underlying inference hardness for an adversary to recover arbitrarily-selected sensitive features fully through end-to-end simulations without any algorithmic restrictions. Meanwhile,  a set of new information-theoretical tools will be introduced to efficiently minimize additional noise perturbation assisted with sharpened adversarially adaptive composition. I will also unveil the win-win situation between the privacy and stability for simultaneous  algorithm improvements. Concrete applications will be given in diverse domains, including privacy-preserving machine learning on image classification and large language models, side-channel leakage mitigation and formalizing long-standing heuristic data obfuscations. About the speaker: Hanshen Xiao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science. He received his Ph.D. degree in computer science from MIT and B.S. degree in Mathematics from Tsinghua University. Before joining Purdue, he was a research scientist at NVIDIA Research. His research focuses on provable trustworthy machine learning and computation, with a particular focus on automated black-box privatization, differential trust with applications on backdoor defense and memorization mitigation, and trustworthiness evaluation.

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Cruising offers many challenges. But it shouldn't feel like a slog. And if it does, maybe a few simple changes will make it more pleasurable.  Summary All beginning cruisers look forward to the best part of the lifestyle. But living on a boat is also a challenge. The difference between having fun and a slog can be a few specific changes. Based on seventeen years of living aboard, I recommend the following: Get good rest. Comfortable bedding, good ground tackle, and the ability to stay cool will all contribute to a restful night's sleep. Have enough power so you can meet your needs and not feel restricted. Have reliable internet so you can be as connected as you want to be. Make meal prep easier by investing in quality equipment. Agree on standard operating procedures. Automatic habits are easier than reconsidering every move. Divide labor fairly. Everyone needs to contribute. Make sure that every crew member's needs are met. Spend time in your cruising community. Focusing on these goals will ensure cruising stays fun. To learn more, listen to the complete podcast or, if you prefer to read, check out Make Cruising More Enjoyable - Here's How (https://theboatgalley.com/make-cruising-more-enjoyable-heres-how/). Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Mattress topper (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4oLZoNo Mantus Anchors - https://www.mantusmarine.com/?affiliates=8 Caframo Fans (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3JEAMqN All Direction Wind Scoop - https://www.cruisingsolutions.com/products/breeze-bandit-wind-scoop-boat-hatch-breeze-catcher Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: "Slow Down" by Yvette Craig                          

Pop can sparkle and still say something. That's the throughline as we sit down with recording artist Kayn Falcon, who blends Connecticut calm with New York urgency to craft synthwave-leaning pop that moves the body and nudges the mind. Kayn opens up about producing his songs from the beat up, guarding his creative sessions like sacred space, and trusting a small team of specialists to elevate his mixes and masters without diluting his vision. If you've ever wondered how minimal rooms and maximal ideas can coexist, this is a masterclass in focus.We dig into the art of writing upbeat tracks with hidden depth—why tempos over 100 BPM don't have to mean shallow, how “Automatic” disguises social commentary inside a danceable hook, and what it takes to balance immediacy with meaning. Kayn also shares how a long-lost freshman-year hard drive reshaped his path, proving that early instincts can carry surprising power years later. Along the way, he talks image and branding, why he embraces a bright falsetto that once drew criticism, and how owning what makes you different can become your defining edge.Looking ahead, Kayn sketches a bold live vision: dancers, story-driven staging, and projector visuals to keep the narrative front and center without breaking the budget. Offstage, he's navigating algorithms with playful “confessionals,” building real community one post at a time, and turning work ethic into momentum through multiple jobs and relentless craft. If you're curious about synthpop, DIY production, artist branding, and the grind behind meaningful music, you'll feel right at home here.Loved this conversation? Follow the show, rate and review, and share it with a friend who needs a spark. Then tell us: which insight will you use in your own creative work?Send us a text Support the showLinks Jay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/ JFS Country Countdown: https://jayfranze.com/countdown/ Contact Contact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranze TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayfranze X: https://x.com/jayfranze YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranze Services Services: https://jayfranze.com/services/ Books Books: https://jayfranze.com/books/ Merchandise Merchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/ Support Support: https://jayfranze.com/support/ Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/

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Social Security Reform and Means Testing Guest: Veronique de Rugy Veronique de Rugy discusses the looming Social Security funding deadline around 2033, after which benefits face an automatic cut exceeding twenty percent if Congress fails to act decisively. She warns that perpetually borrowing to cover the shortfall represents the worst policy option, potentially leading to massive debt accumulation and inflation. De Rugy proposes means testing benefits as the fairest reform approach, arguing that Social Security currently transfers money from the relatively young and poor to the relatively old and wealthy, justifying progressive benefit reductions without raising taxes or disrupting the system for those most dependent on it.

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares with you how the answer to the next level of success is automatic... Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life. He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year. Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month. Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at www.CoachJC.com Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

The UK stock market has traded at a discount for years. But amid the negative sentiment, some sectors have quietly defied the gloom. We're joined by Ed Croft (founder of Stockopedia) to dig into what's working in the UK market, what's broken, and where the best opportunities might be. And in today's Dumb Question of the Week: What is a value trap, and how do you avoid falling into one? --- Thank you to Trading 212 for sponsoring this episode. Claim free fractional shares worth up to ‎£⁠100. Just create and verify a Trading 212 Invest or Stocks ISA account, make a minimum deposit of £1, and use the promo code "RAMIN" within 10 days of signing up, or use the following link: Sponsored Link. Terms apply - trading212.com/join/RAMIN When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Pies & Autoinvest is an execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions. Free shares can be fractional. 212 Cards are issued by Paynetics which provide all payment services. T212 provides customer support and user interface. Terms and fees apply. ---Get in touch

In this episode of the NPZ Immigration Podcast, we discuss the new DHS and USCIS rule ending automatic extensions of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for most renewal applicants, effective October 30, 2025.This change means that individuals who file to renew their work permits will no longer be automatically authorized to work while waiting for renewal approval.Our immigration attorneys explain what this rule means for employees, students, and HR professionals — and what steps you should take now to avoid gaps in employment authorization.Key Takeaways:✅ Automatic EAD extensions end for renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025✅ File your renewal 120–180 days before expiration to stay protected✅ Certain categories (like TPS-related EADs) may still qualify for limited extensions✅ DHS says this change aims to enhance vetting and national securityIf you need help filing your EAD renewal or understanding how this rule affects you, contact the attorneys at NPZ Law Group for guidance.201-670-0006 (ext. 104)info@visaserve.comwww.visaserve.com

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Pierre Rochard is one of the original bitcoin thinkers, builders, and educators — now serving as CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company. Known for popularizing the term “speculative attack” in the bitcoin space, Pierre has long explored how bitcoin can replace legacy finance from the inside out.In this episode, Pierre joins The Bitcoin Frontier to discuss how banks adopting bitcoin could strengthen global stability, how fractional reserve banking might evolve on a bitcoin standard, and why he believes governments buying bitcoin is inevitable. We dig into the rise of bitcoin treasury companies, the idea behind bitcoin bonds, and whether bitcoin's decentralization can withstand institutional adoption.SUPPORT THE PODCAST: → Subscribe → Leave a review → Share the show with your friends and family → Send us an email: podcast@unchained.com → Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast → Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcastTIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro & bitcoin's ideological roots in libertarianism3:00 – Why banks holding bitcoin could prevent future financial crises7:20 – Can fractional reserve banking exist on a bitcoin standard?10:50 – MicroStrategy and the rise of bitcoin treasury companies12:40 – Why collapsing banks would be dangerous for society16:00 – Financial intermediation, savings culture, and a soft landing to a bitcoin economy18:00 – “Money for enemies”: Why state adoption isn't betrayal20:00 – Bitcoin in U.S. and state reserves: From Texas to Trump23:00 – Can governments or corporations co-opt bitcoin?25:00 – What bitcoin bonds are and how the Bitcoin Bond Company works29:30 – Bringing bitcoin into institutional portfolios through structured credit35:00 – Comparing bitcoin bonds to MicroStrategy's convertibles37:00 – Why treasury companies are undervalued and what investors are missing40:00 – Hyperbitcoinization, speculative attacks, and soft landings45:00 – How adoption is accelerating asymmetrically across nations50:00 – The ETF era: Collaborative custody and the path from convenience to sovereignty55:00 – Have we peaked in self-custody? UX, education, and generational change58:00 – Is bitcoin's freedom money inevitable — and what are the real threats ahead?1:02:00 – Quantum computing, Satoshi's coins, and the future of protocol resilience1:03:00 – Where to find Pierre online and closing thoughtsWHERE TO FOLLOW US: → Unchained X: https://x.com/unchained  → Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom  → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Pierre Rochard's Twitter: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre  → Timot Lamarre's Twitter: https://x.com/TimotLamarre 

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Pleiadian channel and author Wendy Kennedy  @hgrfrequencies shares powerful insights on using frequency, manifestation, and self-love to create your reality on episode 222 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.Wendy has long communicated with The Pleiadian Collective, offering guidance on aligning with higher frequencies and releasing limiting patterns. A featured guest on Gaia TV, she helps others embody higher states of consciousness. Wendy is also the author of The Great Human Potential: Walking in One's Own Light.Faust and Wendy explore how frequency, emotion, and consciousness shape reality. They dive into the mechanics of manifestation, the importance of emotional release, and how to learn to channel through resonance, discernment, and group practice. From ancient programming to AI as a mirror of divine intelligence, this episode reveals why ascension isn't something to wait for — it's something to embody.In this episode:

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

https://youtu.be/IOa9tjoxsQ8https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Flock:3They're on street corners, utility poles, even garbage trucks... and they're tracking everywhere you go.Welcome to the world of Automatic license plate readers. These aren't just cameras. They're part of a cloud-based surveillance network logging your movements in real time, and creating a warrantless database for law enforcement.In this video, I explain:- How ALPRs work- Why this system almost surely violates the Fourth Amendment- How we allowed this dragnet surveillance grid to take root- And what we can do to push back00:00 A Growing Network of Surveillance02:30  What are ALPRs07:39 Dangers11:39 How Did This Happen16:01 What Can We Do21:38 Benefits vs Costs23:28 SECRET Origin Story Time!This isn't just about your car.It's about whether privacy and freedom can still exist outside your front door.Freedom of movement isn't really free if you're being tracked every step of the way.I'm not ready to give that up. Are you?NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Special thanks to:Jonathan Hofer from The Independent Institute (https://www.independent.org/person/jonathan-hofer/)Jen Barber from The Jen and Friends Podcast(https://jenandfriends.buzzsprout.com/)Watch this great video from Benn Jordan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQWatch this great video from the Institute for Justice:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mc3MTpkZEQBrought to you by NBTV team members: Lee, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell.Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Music and FX:Tape drone + Guitar Sounds Medley - droning soundscape by Johnmode -- https://freesound.org/s/825299/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Support the show

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Grow your perception skills with Reiki. In this Distance Reiki Share we unpack mediumship, channeling, telepathy, and how Reiki helps you practice with clarity, discernment, and ease. We also share simple ways to begin, including automatic writing and observation-based channeling. What you'll learn Clear definitions of mediumship, channeling, telepathy, and psychic impressions How Reiki supports safe, enlightened communication and trustworthy discernment Observation vs merging methods, and why sovereignty matters in your practice Automatic writing as a bridge to giving voice to guidance Practical boundaries, office hours, and everyday telepathy with people and animals Spiritual Buzzwords Series Update and  We are continuing our Spiritual Buzzwords Replays series all month. Last week's topic on cords, attachments, intrusions, and aura clearing sparked many questions. We continued the conversation in our October Live Q&A. Watch the replay to go deeper with your questions. YouTube and Podcast: Reiki Lifestyle Free webinar invitation Free webinar: Reiki and Shamanism: Intro to Journey Techniques with Reiki Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Time: during our usual Distance Reiki Share time, expanded to three hours Everyone who registers receives the recording, even if you cannot attend live Register at ReikiLifestyle.com under Reiki Lifestyle Academy Enrollment opens November 18 Next Step Reiki Training, year-long program Explore the 12 Heavens, year-long program Registration window: November 18, 2025 through January 18, 2026 Details and registration at ReikiLifestyle.com Ongoing resources New Distance Reiki Share episodes publish on Thursdays to YouTube and as a podcast: Reiki Lifestyle Weekly classes and our Reiki Lifestyle merchandise line are available on our website **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026

In the final episode of this week's series, the most critical long-term strategy for any habit is planning for failure. You will miss a day. The key is preventing a single slip-up from becoming a destructive mental narrative. Be guided in a meditation for the ultimate insight to forge a new habit. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.