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Preview for later today: Jeff Bliss discusses organized copper theft in Los Angeles, which causes blackouts and infrastructure damage while spreading to other major West Coast cities.1940 LA
Professor Evan Ellis reports that a deadly clash between Cuban forces and an American speedboat underscores the island's dire economic crisis and massive blackouts caused by severe, ongoing petroleum shortages. 10.1900 MEXICO
Ever feel like picking a streaming service is harder than choosing your favorite child? Well, buckle up, because we're about to crown the reigning champions of streaming—from the best library to the slickest interface—like it's the Olympics of binge-watching. Spoiler: Netflix is swimming in gold, while Disney is doing its best with a shallow medal haul.In this episode: The ultimate streaming service rankings: Netflix, HBO, Disney, and the underdog contenders. The hidden gems and underrated platforms that deserve a medal. Best interfaces, experiences, and the most entertaining sports streaming options—yes, YouTube TV takes the gold here. Why Hulu is the participation trophy of streaming services. How hockey is quietly rising in our sports hearts while basketball's a tad soggy. Timestamps: 00:00 - The marathon of podcasting since 2019—who knew? 00:36 - Olympics ending—who's left to fill the void? 01:24 - Should we buy MLB TV? Blackouts and preseason struggles explained. 02:39 - The Streaming Olympics concept—awarding categories for content, interface, sports, and overall experience. 07:18 - The showdown: Netflix's catalog king versus Hulu's “meh” selection. 08:29 - Disney's supposed depth vs. actual shallow end. 11:07 - The best content and catalog debate—YouTube, Netflix, HBO, and more. 12:56 - Sports streaming supremacy: Peacock, YouTube TV, and the undeniable GOAT. 22:54 - The best interface awards: YouTube's seamlessness vs. HBO's… well, not so much. 25:21 - Overall experience—Netflix's top spot, Disney's silver, and Peacock's honorable mention. 37:14 - Hulu's participation medal in the streaming games—lesson learned: nobody really cares. 40:23 - The real heavyweight: Disney, Amazon, HBO—who wins the bronze? 45:36 - Hockey rising while basketball declines—are we witnessing a sports shift? 49:54 - Kevin Durant for 2028 Olympics? The deep dive into future rosters. 55:13 - The new NBA game-time rule—will it ruin or refine the MVP race? 58:30 - The debate over missing games, injuries, and awarding accolades—truth, lies, or just politics? 60:22 - JSN's contract: Is he worth the biggest pay day? The NFL's two-faced approach. 62:38 - Wrapping up with the truth—who's really winning in the streaming race—and why Hulu belongs in the kiddie pool.
Hour 4 opens with a look at WWE struggling to sell tickets and blacking out their event on television, sparking a conversation about how the NFL used to handle blackouts and owners having to buy unsold tickets to keep games on TV. The crew takes a brief detour into school life during the COVID pandemic before promoting this weekend's Dolphins Cancer Challenge, with Omar and Hollywood reminiscing about racing at Dolphins training camp years ago—complete with Omar taking a spectacular spill. The hour wraps with a discussion of USA Hockey capturing gold at the Winter Olympics, highlighting one of the biggest stories in sports right now.
Cuba's Severe Energy and Economic Collapse. Evan Ellis describes the catastrophic collapse of Cuba's economy. Cut off from Venezuelan and Mexican oil, the island faces severe rationing, blackouts, halted public services, and completely collapsed tourism. With millions fleeing the dire conditions, the communist regime's survival is heavily strained as basic resources fail. #61918 MT LEBANON
Podcast guest 1728 is Soma ARah, channeler of ahstar, UFO abductee and a Pleiadian and Lyran starseed.CONTACT:Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.comAmazon Wish Listhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ATD4VIQTWYAN?ref_=wl_shareTo donate crypto:Bitcoin - bc1qk30j4n8xuusfcchyut5nef4wj3c263j4nw5wydDigibyte - DMsrBPRJqMaVG8CdKWZtSnqRzCU7t92khEShiba - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeDoge - D8ZgwmXgCBs9MX9DAxshzNDXPzkUmxEfAVEth. - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeXRP - rM6dp31r9HuCBDtjR4xB79U5KgnavCuwenWEBSITEwww.jeffmarapodcast.comNewsletterhttps://jeffmara2002.substack.com/?r=19wpqa&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistSOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host.
Wimbledon-Finale 2008. Rafael Nadal besiegt Roger Federer. 6–4, 6–4, 6–7, 6–7, 9–7. Federer spielt auf seinem Lieblingsbelag. Er wehrt Matchbälle ab. Er kommt nach zwei verlorenen Sätzen zurück. Hält mental und spielerisch über fast fünf Stunden dagegen. Und Nadal gewinnt trotzdem. Nicht, weil Federer der schlechtere Spieler wäre. Nicht, weil Vorbereitung Erfolg garantiert. Sondern weil mentale Stärke sich darin zeigt, trotz Rückschlägen bis zum letzten Punkt handlungsfähig zu bleiben. Im Spitzensport weiss man das. Deshalb wird nicht nur trainiert, wie man spielt, sondern wie man spielt, wenn der Körper müde ist, der Kopf eng wird, ein Matchball vergeben wurde, der Gegner im psychologischen Vorteil ist. Szenenwechsel: Obergericht. Sachverhalt. Frage. Zeitdruck. Nervosität. Bewertung. Unterbrechungen. Fehler. Die mündliche Anwaltsprüfung. Auch hier ist das Wissen da. Auch hier wurde lange vorbereitet. Und auch hier entscheidet sich vieles nicht am Stoff, sondern daran, ob man unter Druck, unter Beobachtung, nach Unterbrechungen handlungsfähig bleibt. Die mündliche Anwaltsprüfung ist mehr Wimbledon-Finale als Bibliothek. Mehr Abnützungskampf nach vergebenen Matchbällen als reine Wissensabfrage. Diese Podcastfolge handelt davon, wie man sich auf genau solche Situationen vorbereitet: nicht mit mehr Lernen, sondern mit mentaler Struktur, Auftrittskompetenz und konkreten Steuerungstechniken. Worum es in dieser dieser Folge geht - Was Visualisierung wirklich ist – und warum es nichts mit Schönreden zu tun hat - Warum Stress nicht das eigentliche Problem ist, sondern der Verlust von Struktur - Wie man den „Matchball“-Moment trainiert: vom Wissen im Kopf zur Antwort im Raum - Wie man mit Blackouts umgeht - Wie man auf Unterbrechungen, Kritik und Angriffe reagiert - Wie man Fehler souverän korrigiert und wieder in den Denkfluss kommt - Wie man Antworten sauber abschliesst Kurz gesagt: Diese Folge zeigt, wie man unter Druck nicht perfekt wird – sondern funktional bleibt. Mentale Stärke bedeutet nicht „keine Nervosität“. Mentale Stärke bedeutet, Stress wahrzunehmen, ohne ihn zu bekämpfen; die eigene Aufmerksamkeit wieder in Ordnung zu bringen; nach Störungen schnell zurückzufinden und unter Beobachtung handlungsfähig zu bleiben. Diese Folge ist für dich, wenn du manchmal das Gefühl hast: „Ich kann das eigentlich – aber unter Druck kann ich es nicht immer abrufen.“ „Ich werde unter Druck zu schnell, zu unklar oder verliere den roten Faden.“ „Nach einem Fehler oder Kritik kippe ich innerlich.“ „Ich will in Drucksituationen stabiler funktionieren.“ Links zu diesem Podcast: - Das Buch zum Podcast: [Erfolgreich durch die Anwaltsprüfung (Bd. 5) - Management Anwaltsprüfung](https://www.duribonin.ch/produkt/erfolgreich-durch-die-anwaltspruefung-band-5/) - Anwaltskanzlei von [Duri Bonin](https://www.duribonin.ch) Die Podcasts "Auf dem Weg als Anwält:in" sind unter https://www.duribonin.ch/podcast/ oder auf allen üblichen Plattformen zu hören
Der wesentliche Unterschied zum Stromausfall liegt darin, dass sich Stromerzeugungsanlagen aus Selbstschutzmaßnahmen vom Netz trennen und erst im Rahmen eines koordinierten Netzwiederaufbaus Schritt für Schritt wieder ans Stromnetz angebunden werden.
The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – What caused this extreme weather? Why did our power sources fail at the worst possible moment, and what does this tell us about the future as we transition from dispatchable power, such as coal, oil, and natural gas that grid operators can turn on, turn off, or ramp up and down whenever they need it, to nondispatchable sources...
The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris and Todd Royal – What caused this extreme weather? Why did our power sources fail at the worst possible moment, and what does this tell us about the future as we transition from dispatchable power, such as coal, oil, and natural gas that grid operators can turn on, turn off, or ramp up and down whenever they need it, to nondispatchable sources...
Today's HeadlinesUncertainty in Bangladesh puts pressure on election and minoritiesExtreme blackouts intensify winter war struggles in UkraineChurch walks with refugees in Egypt in their journey to strength
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses pregnancy and fertility loss, breast and brain cancer, caregiving stress, grief, blackout drinking, relapse, and substance use.What if relief isn't in the glass but in the space you reclaim? Mary maps the messy middle—moderation rules, peer pressure, the “pitcher plant,” and the night she couldn't care for her sister because she was too sick to stand. Revisiting her 2017 episode with Annie, she joins Coach Hayley to redefine success: presence over performance, rituals without alcohol, and permission to say “I don't drink today.” Along this long road to quitting drinking, Mary learns that forgiveness ends the shame spiral—and that peace shows up when she stops chasing the first sip. In this episode, Coach Hayley and Mary catch up on: Revisiting Mary's first TNM episode (2017) and what changed Miscarriages, breast cancer, and pandemic drift—why moderation unraveled The “pitcher plant,” blackout shame, and the caregiving wake-up call Surrogacy, motherhood, and choosing presence at bedtime Keeping the ritual without the alcohol: mocktails, adaptogens, THC microdosing Self-forgiveness > perfection; “not today” over “never again” Why relief feels like mental space, not a glass Walking the long road to quitting drinking without perfectionism …and more topics Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: EP 35: Naked Life Story: Mary - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-35-naked-life-story-mary/ Making the Breast Cancer and Alcohol Connection - Tabbin's Naked Life - E713 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-713-naked-life-story-tabbin-a/ Brian Accidentally Stopped Drinking - Brian's Naked Life (Part 2) - E639 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-639-naked-life-story-annie-graces-husband-part-2/Does this mean I can never drink alcohol again? - Reader's Question - E576 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-576-readers-question-does-this-mean-i-can-never-drink-alcohol-again/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!
Today we have Jack. He is 45 years old and from Los Angeles, CA. He took his last drink of alcohol on December 31st, 2024. This episode is brought to you by: Café RE – THE social app for sober people. Sign up and get 10% off: Better Help [02:47] Thoughts from Paul: Last week Paul talked about the intentional phase of sobriety: choosing what you want to explore next and how you are going to fill the void left by alcohol. Looking at Lewis and Clark, we know that no expedition goes according to plan. So this week we will talk about setbacks because they're part of life. Maybe it's relapse (or Field Research as we refer to it in RE). Maybe it's an injury that sidelines your new running routine or an illness that drains your energy for weeks. Or it may just be life being life. The thing about setbacks – they don't erase your progress; they're just part of the terrain. If you drink again, you have not gone back to zero. You've gathered data. You know more now than you did before – about triggers, patterns, what works and what doesn't. The goal here is not perfection, it's persistence. If you are facing a setback – big or small – ask yourself: what's the adjusted route? Not "should I give up?" but "how do I keep moving forward from here?" [7:46] Paul introduces Jack: Jack grew up in New Jersey but now lives in LA. He is a runner and currently training for a marathon. He loves movies and video games, and he is currently taking a fragrance development course and plans to build his own brand and launch his own fragrance in the future. Growing up, Jack was always sensitive and shy kid. His parents drank and alcohol was just a regular part of life with wine at dinner and craft beer always around. As a teenager, Jack drank to fit in at parties. Jack is gay and used alcohol to cancel out his anxiety and the awkwardness he felt socially. He says he didn't drink all the time and there were no real consequences, just teenage experimentation, Jack drank on the weekends through college and enjoyed going out to gay clubs. After transferring from Savannah back to NYC, he finished school and got a job as a graphic designer. Drinking became a daily activity on his commutes and on weekends. Jack also began moonlighting as a DJ hosting parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn, something he always dreamed of doing when he was a teenager. This opened up a new world of nightlife for Jack. Jack would drink all night while DJ'ing and go to work a few hours later. He had his first panic attack at work and while he knew that it was the hangover that triggered it but found that alcohol gave him instant relief. Blackouts began to happen regularly, and it dawned on Jack that he wasn't sure he was going to be able to stop drinking. Jack became sober-curious in 2016. He started reading books and taking time off from drinking. Soon after this started his partner had an opportunity to go to grad school in Boston and Jack felt like this could be a clean slate. After a few years alcohol-free, Jack felt like he could handle alcohol again. He planned to drink on his birthday. This opened the door for regression and within 6 months, the pandemic found Jack drinking just like he was before. Jack's anxiety and panic attacks caused by his alcohol abuse were getting the best of him. After a rough weekend in Vegas, he drank through that holiday and knew that he couldn't continue to drink. He had heard about RE's Dry January course and burned the ships with his partner. Jack said the course was exactly what he needed at the time and he knew within the first week that this is how he wants to live his life. He felt the pink cloud and euphoria from making the daily decision to be sober. He is an active member in Café RE, enjoys running, hiking, meditation and finding connections with community. Jack says he has gone from Passive Sobriety to Active Recovery. Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down You got to take the stairs back up We can do this. RE Instagram Sobriety Tracker iTunes RE YouTube
Listen without ads at:www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastThis Week on The Wednesday Dose of Dopey!Dave kicks off this Wednesday Dose solo from his dad's house, riffing on nostalgic broke-addict snacks (Little Debbie oatmeal pies as cheap highs) and weird fridge finds, before diving into fan Spotify comments praising last week's emotional Erin Khar episode. He shares wild Miles Davis coke-paranoia excerpts from the autobiography (Ferrari abandonment, trash-room hiding, dealer tricks), and recommending Kind of Blue and In a Silent Way as sick sick records!Then we welcome Sandra Vergara (Selling Sunset star, Sofia Vergara's cousin/sister-figure). Sandra opens up about a traumatic Colombian childhood: brother's murder at age 9, raised by an aunt after her bio-mom's brain damage left her mentally stuck at 12, feeling like a "burden," early glue-sniffing experiment, near-fatal ruptured appendix/septic shock at 16, and constant walking-on-eggshells survival via art, empathy, and never taking abuse personally.In LA from 18, she dabbled in makeup/acting (Fright Night), when she began drinking heavy. Blackouts, self-harm (throwing herself through glass), and suicide ideation. followed. First rehab in Medellín (befriended staff for special treatment → false security). Post-rehab: mushrooms sparked a "psychedelic love" fling, ayahuasca faced childhood trauma head-on, but led to half-assed AA and relapses.COVID alone-time in NYC brought painting growth, but cat Stewie's death (worse than losing family) plunged her into deep depression. Enter ketamine: started therapeutic (Mindbloom) but escalated to daily K-holes with Oculus VR for near-death/grief escapes, addictive Journey Circle weekends (MDMA/ayahuasca/mushrooms group catharsis without integration), erratic calls to mom, club blackouts, and cousin finding her passed out. Family intervention (Sophia pays, nephew packs her) lands her in trauma-focused Breathe Life rehab.She firmly rejects "California sober" as a trap—psychedelics delayed real surrender for her; true addicts can't substitute one mind-alter for another. Full AA commitment (no more a la carte) + Kabbalah (post-breakup desperation) changed everything: tikkun (soul correction via tough life choices), turning reactive impulses (anger/gossip) into proactive restriction, daily study/meditation for frequency shifts. Ties Kabbalah to quantum physics (observer effect = perception shapes reality, entanglement = we're all connected, certainty in the unknown = surrender).Sandra discusses Selling Sunset challenges (producer manipulation, ego, glamour vs. spiritual presence) and her new neuroscience/IFS/Kabbalah coaching for holistic recovery (mind stories, body regulation, spirit alignment). All that and much more on the brand new episode of that good old dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio says there was a record demand for electricity Tuesday night, but claims there was enough supply to meet demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, I speak with Anni Cyrus about the ongoing crisis in Iran, focusing on the regime's communication blackout and its impact on dissent and human rights. Anni highlights the despair of the Iranian people and the media's neglect of their struggle for freedom. We discuss Iran's socio-economic dynamics, regional relationships, and the support for Reza Pahlavi as a potential leader for a more democratic future. Anni's insights illuminate the complexities of Iran's fight for human rights and the need for global recognition and support. Chapters liveuptofreedom.com GETTR: gettr.com/user/AnniCyrus
This Week on The Wednesday Dose of Dopey!Dave kicks off this Wednesday Dose solo from his dad's house, riffing on nostalgic broke-addict snacks (Little Debbie oatmeal pies as cheap highs) and weird fridge finds, before diving into fan Spotify comments praising last week's emotional Erin Khar episode. He shares wild Miles Davis coke-paranoia excerpts from the autobiography (Ferrari abandonment, trash-room hiding, dealer tricks), and recommending Kind of Blue and In a Silent Way as sick sick records!Then we welcome Sandra Vergara (Selling Sunset star, Sofia Vergara's cousin/sister-figure). Sandra opens up about a traumatic Colombian childhood: brother's murder at age 9, raised by an aunt after her bio-mom's brain damage left her mentally stuck at 12, feeling like a "burden," early glue-sniffing experiment, near-fatal ruptured appendix/septic shock at 16, and constant walking-on-eggshells survival via art, empathy, and never taking abuse personally.In LA from 18, she dabbled in makeup/acting (Fright Night), when she began drinking heavy. Blackouts, self-harm (throwing herself through glass), and suicide ideation. followed. First rehab in Medellín (befriended staff for special treatment → false security). Post-rehab: mushrooms sparked a "psychedelic love" fling, ayahuasca faced childhood trauma head-on, but led to half-assed AA and relapses.COVID alone-time in NYC brought painting growth, but cat Stewie's death (worse than losing family) plunged her into deep depression. Enter ketamine: started therapeutic (Mindbloom) but escalated to daily K-holes with Oculus VR for near-death/grief escapes, addictive Journey Circle weekends (MDMA/ayahuasca/mushrooms group catharsis without integration), erratic calls to mom, club blackouts, and cousin finding her passed out. Family intervention (Sophia pays, nephew packs her) lands her in trauma-focused Breathe Life rehab.She firmly rejects "California sober" as a trap—psychedelics delayed real surrender for her; true addicts can't substitute one mind-alter for another. Full AA commitment (no more a la carte) + Kabbalah (post-breakup desperation) changed everything: tikkun (soul correction via tough life choices), turning reactive impulses (anger/gossip) into proactive restriction, daily study/meditation for frequency shifts. Ties Kabbalah to quantum physics (observer effect = perception shapes reality, entanglement = we're all connected, certainty in the unknown = surrender).Sandra discusses Selling Sunset challenges (producer manipulation, ego, glamour vs. spiritual presence) and her new neuroscience/IFS/Kabbalah coaching for holistic recovery (mind stories, body regulation, spirit alignment). All that and much more on the brand new episode of that good old dopey show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The LAFD is under fire after reports surfaced that they hired a celebrity crisis PR firm to manage their recent wildfire narrative. Gary and Shannon question why taxpayer dollars are being used for a Hollywood-style cover-up. Meanwhile, copper wire thieves have stripped the Wilshire Corridor, leaving the Miracle Mile in total darkness. LAFD’s PR Scandal: Why hire Reese Witherspoon’s PR team to edit official fire reports? Copper Thieves: The infrastructure crisis leaving iconic LA streets pitch black. Michele Tafoya: The former sideline reporter launches a GOP Senate run in Minnesota. The McDaniel Manifesto: Making the case for Mike McDaniel to take over the Chargers offense. Beckham Drama: Gary weighs in on Brooklyn Beckham’s latest social media standoff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Russian tanks rolled into the Donbas, Sumy, Kherson and other regions of Ukraine in the early morning of 22 February 2022, the world watched in horror as the familiar story - a small state bullied into submission by a global superpower - repeated once again. Since then, the role of financial institutions both as providers of financing and pillars of the community has grown more firmly entrenched in Ukraine.
Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Read along with this episode.'Global investment in the energy transition reached $2.2 trillion in 2025, up 5% from the previous year despite political headwinds intensified. Peter Fusaro has watched this market evolve from a niche curiosity into a systemic financial concern. As founder of the Wall Street Green Summit, he's spent a quarter century connecting capital to climate solutions. This year's summit, the 25th in its history, will take place on March 10 and 11 in New York. This critical conversation arrives at an historic inflection point: insurance companies are withdrawing from climate-vulnerable states, AI data centers are straining electrical grids, and the economics of clean energy have fundamentally shifted.The energy transition's bottleneck isn't capital, it's infrastructure. The U.S. went from 110 investor-owned utilities in 1992 to just 40 today, and consolidation meant underinvestment in transmission and distribution. Data centers consumed 2% of U.S. energy demand in 2020; Peter sees that climbing to 10-12% by 2030. Blackouts and brownouts are inevitable, he says. Yet his message is pragmatic optimism: ignore Washington and watch the capital markets and blue states where climate policy is embedded in law. Many companies are "green hushing," quietly pursuing sustainability without public positioning. The energy industry thinks in 40-year cycles, making the current political moment a blip. "I've spent 56 years now in sustainability, before it had a name," he says. "What I've learned is change takes decades."Peter argues that Wall Street has genuinely internalized climate as systemic risk—not because of ideology, but because of opportunity. "Wall Street likes exchanges, likes to trade, likes volatility, and certainly likes uncertainty," he explains. "What people don't understand about Wall Street, it's about the edge. What's the arbitrage opportunity?" The reinsurance industry has stepped forward aggressively, funding carbon credits and sustainability projects. Peter's recent Earth911 article, "Climate Risk Has Become a Defining Economic Issue," explores these themes in depth.However, he sees natural gas and renewables dominating the next 15 years, while geothermal is enjoying a genuine renaissance. His optimism rests on a demographic bet: "I have a tremendous valuation on young people. I'm 75. They're inheriting this world, and they get the sustainability message globally." The summit attendees includes no government officials and no academics, just people in the trenches building and financing solutions.You can learn more at TheWallStreetGreenSummit.com. Earth911 is a media sponsor for the event.Subscribe to Sustainability In Your Ear on iTunesFollow Sustainability In Your Ear on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, or YouTube
In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with Iranian activist and campaigner Lily Moo for a harrowing and urgent conversation on the unfolding crisis inside Iran, the collapse of the Islamic Republic's legitimacy, and the fight for freedom.Lily explains what she is hearing directly from contacts and family inside Iran amid widespread blackouts, mass arrests, and violent crackdowns by the IRGC. We discuss the scale of the protests, the reported death toll, and why many Iranians believe the country is now in a revolutionary moment rather than another failed uprising.The conversation explores the role of economic collapse, sanctions, and inflation, alongside decades of repression, executions, and ideological control. Lily describes how protests spread from the Tehran bazaar across the country, why mosques have become symbols of regime violence, and how fear has given way to open defiance.We also examine Iran's relationship with the West, the threat posed by the IRGC beyond Iran's borders, and the growing calls for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as a unifying transitional figure. Lily argues that Iran's future depends on reclaiming national identity, restoring dignity, and ending decades of Islamist rule.A powerful and deeply personal conversation about revolution, exile, courage, and whether Iran is finally approaching a decisive break with its past.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Lily's Activism & Life Under Threat05:35 Leaving Iran, Assimilating in Britain & Loyalty to the Crown08:24 IRGC Threats on British Soil10:12 What Is Actually Happening Inside Iran Right Now12:06 Reza Pahlavi, Monarchy & the Question of Leadership16:01 Economic Collapse, Sanctions & the Spark of Revolution19:39 Regime Fear, Military Pressure & Strategic Deterrence24:34 Is This a Revolution or Another Uprising?30:46 Blackouts, Mass Killings & First-Hand Testimony35:50 Why This Moment Is Different37:07 Persian Identity, Zoroastrian Roots & National Memory41:30 Religion in Iran: Islam, Christianity & Conversion45:57 Regime Change, Chaos & the Fear of the Unknown48:10 Can Reza Pahlavi Actually Govern?52:45 Foreign Intervention, History & Legitimacy56:46 Who Would Run Iran After the Regime Falls1:01:43 London Protests, Activism & Calling Out the BBC1:05:16 Final Reflection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stromausfälle in Berlin zeigen, wie verwundbar unsere Stromversorgung ist. Wir erklären, wie Blackouts entstehen, warum Sabotage kaum zu verhindern ist und weshalb die Energiewende kein Risiko, sondern eine Chance ist. Wir erklären euch, wie ihr euch im Eigenheim und in der Mietwohnung sinnvoll auf Stromausfälle vorbereiten könnt und mit welcher Energiewendetechnik ihr auch bei einem Blackout nicht ohne Strom und Heizung dasteht.
Iran in Transition: Assessing a Regime on the Brink. Guest: MARY KISSEL, Executive Vice President at Stephens Incorporated. John Batchelor and Mary Kissel analyze reports of Iran's potential collapse, citing internet blackouts and regime brutality. They discuss potential U.S. interventions, such as kinetic strikes or Starlink access, and evaluate whether Reza Pahlavi is a credible transitional leader amidst concerns of the country breaking into ethnic factions.1806, CHURNING MILK OCEAN
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Mathe begreifen - aber wie?; Weltraumschrott schädigt Klima und Ozonschicht; US-Klimaforscher stellen sich in offenem Brief gegen Grönland-Übernahmepläne; Was tun gegen Verschwörungstheorien?; Prüfungsangst: Wie wir Blackouts vermeiden können; Stille Intensivstation; Moderation: Marija Bakker. Von WDR 5.
Send us a textApple Podcast Link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-sense-practical-prepper/id1644780654 Please leave a review, thanks!A hot meal can flip the mood of a hard day, especially when the lights are out and the weather is ugly. We're diving into seven reliable ways to cook without electricity—what to use, when to use it, and how to stay safe while keeping a low profile. From the classic Coleman two-burner and simple butane stoves to propane grills, charcoal, and ultra-efficient rocket stoves, we break down the tradeoffs, fuel needs, and best use cases so you can make dinner happen under pressure.We also explore a quiet, low-signature option many folks overlook: thermal cooking with a heated stone “rock pot.” It's slow, discreet, and fuel-stingy—perfect when you want to avoid broadcasting your supplies. You'll hear practical guidance on ventilation, carbon monoxide risks, and OPSEC tactics like cracking the garage door, using a fan, and choosing recipes that won't send aromas down the street. We share why quick-boil systems like Jetboil shine for morale drinks and water treatment, how to stock extra butane and propane tanks without breaking the bank, and which cookware stands up best to off-grid heat sources.By the end, you'll have a simple plan to build a layered off-grid cooking kit: fast-boil for coffee and sterilization, a compact burner for daily meals, a grill or griddle for volume, and a thermal cooker to stretch fuel in long events. Pair those tools with smart ventilation and a little discretion, and you'll keep your family fed, calm, and safer when storms or outages hit. If this helped you think through your next power outage, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—your note helps more people find practical prepping they can actually use.https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.
ESCALATING IRANIAN PROTESTS AND POTENTIAL US INTERVENTION Colleague Edmund Fitton-Brown. Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the current Iranian protests as a movement that has shifted into a repression phase characterized by internet blackouts and rising casualties. He argues that US military force targeting repression organs could tip the balance in favor of the protesters, who are increasingly calling for a constitutional monarchy. The regime is reportedly attempting to negotiate following US strike threats. NUMBER 131400 ALI SIMJURI IN BATTLE.
Iran says it's "under control". Rights groups say hundreds are dead and thousands arrested. And Trump's weighing what comes next. Is it sanctions, cyber, Starlink… or is it strikes?SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/00:00:00 Iran Erupts: Nationwide Protests, Death Toll Claims, Trump's Warning00:08:00 Protest Footage + Early Signals: What This Movement Looks Like on the Ground00:16:00 Who Really Runs the Crackdown: IRGC Basics + Why the Regime Depends on Them00:24:00 IRGC Capabilities: Provinces, Militia, Navy/Air, Cyber + How They Control Iran00:32:00 “America First” vs Intervention: Trump Options, Red Lines, and the Risk Debate00:40:00 Bigger Context: Iran, Israel, Sunni/Shia Dynamics, and Why the Region Cares00:48:00 What to Watch Next: Momentum, Propaganda Rallies, Blackouts, Non-Kinetic Support00:56:00 Endgame Scenarios: Regime Fractures, Military Loyalty, Strategic Strikes, Wrap-Up00:64:00 Shoutouts, Gifts, Community Plug + Final CloseBECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0
One day in 2011, Lindsey Schweigert's roommate came home to an open garage, a missing dog, and an overflowing bathtub. Lindsey remembers waking up in police custody. Ramya Nagesh is the author of A Practical Guide to Insane and Non-Insane Automatism in Criminal Law – Sleepwalking, Blackouts, Hypoglycaemia, and Other Issues. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional newsletter. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Sign up for Criminal Plus to get behind-the-scenes bonus episodes of Criminal, ad-free listening of all of our shows, invitations to virtual events, special merch deals, and more. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(Presented by Material Security (https://material.security): We protect your company's most valuable materials -- the emails, files, and accounts that live in your Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 cloud offices.) Three Buddy Problem - Episode 80: Researcher Hamid Kashfi returns to unpack Iran's latest unrest, separating economic reality from propaganda while examining how information control, cyber pressure, and state surveillance are shaping events on the ground. Plus, did cyber make the lights go out in Venezuela? Cast: Hamid Kashfi (https://twitter.com/hkashfi), Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade (https://twitter.com/juanandres_gs), Ryan Naraine (https://twitter.com/ryanaraine) and Costin Raiu (https://twitter.com/craiu).
2025-12-31 | UPDATES #085 | Ukraine put its hand on the light switch of Russia's imperial capital region — and flicked it. Not metaphorically. Literally. The lights went out for a substantial number of people in Moscow. Ahead of the most important and symbolic holiday or the year, New Year's evening.On December 30, 2025, parts of Moscow Oblast — specifically Ramenskoye, Zhukovsky, and Lytkarino — reported power outages, with residents posting videos of darkened districts and street lighting gone. Meduza reported that an “automatic shutdown” occurred at a high-voltage substation, with officials and local reporting also describing a cable or equipment fire; power was partially restored within hours. (Meduza)----------SOURCES: Meduza — “Three cities of Moscow Oblast partially left without electricity” (Dec 30, 2025)https://meduza.io/news/2025/12/30/tri-goroda-moskovskoy-oblasti-chastichno-ostalis-bez-elektrichestvaReuters — “Ukraine targets Moscow with drones, Russia says” (Dec 30, 2025)https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-targets-moscow-with-drones-russia-says-2025-12-30/RBC (???) — “Drones downed on approach to Moscow increased to five” (Dec 30, 2025)https://www.rbc.ru/politics/30/12/2025/695410fb9a79477082f09d87The Moscow Times — “Ukrainian Drones Strike Energy Sites and Homes Across Russia, Officials Say” (Dec 31, 2025)https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/12/31/ukrainian-drones-strike-energy-sites-and-homes-across-russia-officials-say-a91592Reuters — “Ukrainians withstand days-long power cuts in crowded ‘resilience' shelters” (Dec 30, 2025)https://www.reuters.com/world/ukrainians-withstand-days-long-power-cuts-crowded-resilence-shelters-2025-12-30/Reuters — “Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy-Trump meeting” (Dec 27, 2025)https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-drones-missiles-pound-ukraine-before-zelenskiy-trump-meeting-2025-12-27/----------Silicon Curtain is a part of the Christmas Tree Trucks 2025 campaign - an ambitious fundraiser led by a group of our wonderful team of information warriors raising 110,000 EUR for the Ukrainian army. https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-silicon-curtainThe Goal of the Campaign for the Silicon Curtain community:- 1 armoured battle-ready pickupWe are sourcing all vehicles around 2010-2017 or newer, mainly Toyota Hilux or Mitsubishi L200, with low mileage and fully serviced. These are some of the greatest and the most reliable pickups possible to be on the frontline in Ukraine. Who will receive the vehicles?https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/christmas-tree-trucks-2025-silicon-curtain- The 38th Marine Brigade, who alone held Krynki for 124 days, receiving the Military Cross of Honour.- The 1027th Anti-aircraft and artillery regiment. Honoured by NATO as Defender of the Year 2024 and recipient of the Military Cross of Honour.- 104th Separate Brigade, Infantry, who alone held Kherson for 100 days, establishing conditions for the liberation of the city.- 93rd Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", Black Raven Unmanned Systems Battalion ----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------
Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Havana is in panic as the loss of Venezuelan oil threatens to break the country's petroleum-fired power infrastructure. With the currency in freefall and massive blackouts, the regime hopes to muddle through despite enormous suffering, while Washington's rhetoric signals that external pressure will continue.1959 HAVANA
A blackout that left one-third of San Francisco customers without power – some up to three days – was one of six outages that plagued PG&E throughout the holidays. Disabled Waymos blocked streets. The Nutcracker was cancelled. Restaurants and businesses were closed. Customers and politicians are demanding answers and calling for the end of PG&E's monopoly. We'll talk about the blackout and what it can tell us about the reliability of our power sources and Waymo's vulnerabilities, and we'll hear how it affected you. Guests: Joe Eskenazi, managing editor and columnist, Mission Local Jeffrey Tumlin, former Director of Transportation, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Brad Templeton, entrepreneur, writer; Templeton is the chairman emeritus of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and previously worked at Waymo Bilal Mahmood, supervisor, District 5, Board of Supervisors San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the final episode of 2025, Brad sits down with Brian, who share's a raw and honest sobriety story that spans decades. Brian opens up about growing up in Spokane, Washington surrounded by alcoholism, violence, and instability — and how hockey became his escape. As a teenager, alcohol quickly became more than “weekend fun,” turning into blackout drinking, fights, arrests, and a dangerous spiral that ended in a moment that forced everything to change. Brian shares what finally made him ask for help, why leaving his environment was a key part of getting sober, and what it took to rebuild identity, friendships, and confidence without alcohol. Brian's last drink was December 28th, 1991 — and today he reflects on 34 years sober, life in Germany, and the mindset that helped him protect his recovery for the long haul. In this episode, we cover: •Childhood trauma, absent father, and growing up around addiction •Hockey as an outlet for anger, pain, and survival •Early drinking, escalation, blackouts, and legal consequences •The turning point that forced Brian to choose recovery •Treatment, relocating, and why “new environment” mattered •Rebuilding identity without alcohol (social life, confidence, dating) •Long-term sobriety tools: honesty, boundaries, and an exit plan •What 34 years sober has taught Brian about freedom and control Join the Sober Motivation Community: Click here for 30 Days free Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbrianpiper/
Turns out when the lights go out, Waymo's don't handle that well. Larry Ellison actually puts his money on the line. Somebody is pirating music like it's 1999. And two deep-dive looks at whether or not Google's TPU's really are a threat to Nvidia and OpenAI. Waymo resumes robotaxi service in San Francisco after blackout chaos — Musk says Tesla car service unaffected (CNBC) Paramount guarantees Larry Ellison backing in amended WBD bid (CNBC) Instacart Scraps All Price Tests After Customer Pushback (WSJ) Spotify Music Library Scraped by Pirate Activist Group (Billboard) ChatGPT will now let you pick how nice it is (The Verge) TPU Mania (The Chip Letter) Why Nvidia maintains its moat and Gemini won't kill OpenAI (SiliconANGLE) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The David Knight Show, David tears down the "limited hangout" release of the Epstein files. Despite the hype, the DOJ—led by Pam Bondi—has delivered heavy redactions and missing pages, protecting the intelligence agencies and billionaires who truly run the show. He examines the broader context of why this is really about a CIA and Mossad blackmail operation rather than just individual crimes.Plus, a massive power outage in San Francisco exposes the fragility of our "smart" infrastructure as self-driving Waymo cars freeze and paralyze the city. We also look at the escalation of global conflict, from Venezuela to Ukraine, and contrast true Christian just war principles with the "total war" barbarism being pushed by modern hawks.Topics DiscussedEpstein Files Cover-Up: The DOJ misses the deadline and releases heavily redacted "black block" pages, leading to calls for Pam Bondi's impeachment.Intelligence Connections: How the files point back to Les Wexner, the CIA, and Mossad running a blackmail honeypot operation.Missing Photos: Reports that photos of Donald Trump with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were removed from the files shortly after release.Technocrat Dystopia in SF: A substation fire knocks out power to 130,000 in San Francisco, causing driverless Waymo cars to block emergency vehicles and intersections.War & Ethics: A critique of Pete Hegseth's "total war" mentality versus historical American military ethics, featuring lessons from WWII and the Coventry Carol.Global Conflict Escalation: Updates on U.S. aggression toward Venezuela, seizing oil tankers, and Netanyahu lobbying Trump for war with Iran.The War on Free Speech: European elites threaten to crash the U.S. economy over Ukraine funding while ramping up censorship against their own citizens.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
In this episode of The David Knight Show, David tears down the "limited hangout" release of the Epstein files. Despite the hype, the DOJ—led by Pam Bondi—has delivered heavy redactions and missing pages, protecting the intelligence agencies and billionaires who truly run the show. He examines the broader context of why this is really about a CIA and Mossad blackmail operation rather than just individual crimes.Plus, a massive power outage in San Francisco exposes the fragility of our "smart" infrastructure as self-driving Waymo cars freeze and paralyze the city. We also look at the escalation of global conflict, from Venezuela to Ukraine, and contrast true Christian just war principles with the "total war" barbarism being pushed by modern hawks.Topics DiscussedEpstein Files Cover-Up: The DOJ misses the deadline and releases heavily redacted "black block" pages, leading to calls for Pam Bondi's impeachment.Intelligence Connections: How the files point back to Les Wexner, the CIA, and Mossad running a blackmail honeypot operation.Missing Photos: Reports that photos of Donald Trump with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were removed from the files shortly after release.Technocrat Dystopia in SF: A substation fire knocks out power to 130,000 in San Francisco, causing driverless Waymo cars to block emergency vehicles and intersections.War & Ethics: A critique of Pete Hegseth's "total war" mentality versus historical American military ethics, featuring lessons from WWII and the Coventry Carol.Global Conflict Escalation: Updates on U.S. aggression toward Venezuela, seizing oil tankers, and Netanyahu lobbying Trump for war with Iran.The War on Free Speech: European elites threaten to crash the U.S. economy over Ukraine funding while ramping up censorship against their own citizens.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Hour 1 of Rush to Reason ignites with John Rush joined by physician Dr. Kelly Victory and healthcare industry expert Steve House for a bold, no-holds-barred deep dive into America's health crisis. What's really driving soaring healthcare costs — accidents, or lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension? Why do “quick-fix” drugs promise miracles while risking serious side effects? Dr. Kelly and Steve challenge listeners to rethink weight loss, chronic disease, and personal responsibility, exposing how incentives in medicine and the pharmaceutical industry may be steering care in the wrong direction. They tackle blood work, drug pricing, middlemen, and the ethics of modern treatment — asking whether the system rewards sickness more than health. Is Obamacare beyond repair? Are rural hospitals on the brink? And could medical freedom begin with simple daily choices instead of another pill or injection? This hour pulls no punches, blending hard truths with practical insight as Dr. Kelly Victory and Steve House urge listeners to reclaim control of their health in 2026. Are you ready to hear what the healthcare system won't tell you? No Middleman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQhsPLcFwN8&t=70s HR2 Hour 2 of Rush to Reason opens with John Rush joined by Norton Rainey, CEO of ACE Scholarships (https://www.acescholarships.org/), for a powerful conversation on school choice and education reform. Could a new federal tax credit change everything for Colorado families? Why is Governor Jared Polis breaking ranks with his party to support competition in education — and what could that mean for public, charter, and private schools? Rainey lays out how parental choice could reshape classrooms and create a better future for kids. Then the hour shifts gears as John tackles real-world preparedness, sharing his own experience living through a prolonged power outage. Are utility shutdowns about safety — or driven by lawsuits and liability? What happens when the grid goes dark, and are you ready to handle 72 hours without power? From generators and food storage to EVs as backup power sources, John and callers dig into resilience, self-reliance, and the choices families must make in uncertain times. Education, energy, preparedness, and freedom — can one hour spark a wake-up call you didn't expect? HR3 Hour 3 of Rush to Reason delivers a powerful mix of hard truth and heartfelt inspiration as John Rush is joined by Jerzee Joe and special guest Jerry Schimel of Best Day Ministries. The hour opens with Joe dissecting a tragic plane crash and the split-second decisions that can mean life or death. From there, the conversation tackles big ideas — dependence on the state, “chemtrail” legislation, retail theft mandates, and whether electric buses make sense in cold climates. Are ideology and virtue signaling replacing common sense? Health and culture collide as Joe raises the impact of sleep on longevity, while John weighs in on President Trump's latest speech and the role of the Fed — and calls out clickbait influencers driving outrage for profit. Then the tone shifts as Jerry Schimel shares his journey into Best Day Ministries (https://bestdayministries.org/), a nonprofit that gives adults with disabilities meaningful work, dignity, and community. What happens when inclusion replaces isolation? Can purpose change lives? From aviation to politics to compassion, this hour challenges how we think — and how we live.
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today we are recapping episodes 1 and 2 of Season 11 of Southern Charm and episode 11 of Season 6 of the RHOSLC! Love you BBs! Join the Patreon for $5 a month for 4 extra podcast episode per month! Ad free episodes! Early episodes! Exclusive bonus content and live chats! Join the fun at www.patreon.com/thebravoinvestigatorpodcast You can purchase my new RE-BRANDED The Bravo Investigator Merch here! Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment's YouTube Channel for full length video episodes! Follow my Personal Account: @stressedandobsessedintoronto Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Tik Tok Follow me on Threads This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! NOTE: No claims have been verified and all information today is alleged, speculation, and is intended purely just for fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Surprise! It's Thanksgiving week, but Danny had to take to the microphone to talk about Meredith's recollection (or lack thereof) of Crazy Rich Asians and the other movie she watched on a plane but can't remember, she also sits down with Britani after Britani sits down with her daughter, Heather gets rid of a mattress, and more! On Potomac, Monique is back, and Danny is also touching on the final part of the OC reunion! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!ORDER DANNY'S BOOK: https://linktr.ee/jolliestbunchDANNY'S (OTHER) BOOK: Smarturl.it/unrememberTwitter: @DannyPellegrinoInstagram: @DannyPellegrinoYouTube: www.YouTube.com/DannyPellegrino1TikTok: @DannyPellegrinoPatreon: www.Patreon.com/EverythingIconicA Very Merry Iconic Podcast is brought to you by Amazon and Acast Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Climate Positive, Gil Jenkins speaks with Bill McKibben: author, educator, and one of the most acclaimed environmental voices of our time. His latest book, Here Comes the Sun, traces the rise of abundant, inexpensive solar power and argues that if we keep accelerating, we have a real chance not only to limit climate damage, but also to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. We dig into the data, the politics, and the people driving the global shift to solar, and Bill also opens up about the role of faith in his work and how he views the environmental movement's trajectory today.Links:Bill McKibben WebsitePurchase Bill's Book - Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for CivilizationBook Excerpt: 4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment – The New Yorker, July 9, 2025Substack: The Crucial Years - Bill's ongoing essays on climate, energy, and activismSun Day WebsiteThird Act WebsiteArticle: Sunday Was Also Sun Day - The New York Times, Sept. 20, 2025Episode recorded on October 20, 2025 About Bill:Bill McKibben is founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 for action on climate and justice. His 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, and has appeared in 24 languages. He's gone on to write 20 books, and his work appears regularly in periodicals from the New Yorker to Rolling Stone. He serves as the Schumann Distinguished Scholar in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College, as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he has won the Gandhi Peace Prize as well as honorary degrees from 20 colleges and universities. He was awarded the Right Livelihood Award, sometimes called the alternative Nobel, in the Swedish Parliament. Foreign Policy named him to its inaugural list of the world's 100 most important global thinkers. McKibben helped found 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign, which has organized protests on every continent, including Antarctica, for climate action. He played a leading role in launching the opposition to big oil pipeline projects like Keystone XL, and the fossil fuel divestment campaign, which has become the biggest anti-corporate campaign in history, with endowments worth more than $40 trillion stepping back from oil, gas and coal. He stepped down as board chair of 350 in 2015, and left the board and stepped down from his volunteer role as senior adviser in 2020, accepting emeritus status. He lives in the mountains above Lake Champlain with his wife, the writer Sue Halpern, where he spends as much time as possible outdoors. In 2014, biologists credited his career by naming a new species of woodland gnat—Megophthalmidia mckibbeni–in his honor.Book Blurb:From the acclaimed environmentalist, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. Our climate, and our democracy, are melting down. But Bill McKibben, one of the first to sound the alarm about the climate crisis, insists the moment is also full of possibility. Energy from the sun and wind is suddenly the cheapest power on the planet and growing faster than any energy source in history—if we can keep accelerating the pace, we have a chance. Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels equal to a third of Pakistan's electric grid in a year to the world's sixth-largest economy—California—nearly halving its use of natural gas in the last two years, Bill McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy. And he shows how solar power is more than just a path out of the climate crisis: it is a chance to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. You can't hoard solar energy or hold it in reserves—it's available to all.There's no guarantee we can make this change in time, but there is a hope—in McKibben's eyes, our best hope for a new civilization: one that looks up to the sun, every day, as the star that fuels our world. Email your feedback to Chad, Gil, Hilary, and Guy at climatepositive@hasi.com.
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the implications of winning a game during a tanking season, particularly focusing on the Miami Dolphins' performance against the Buffalo Bills and the significance of weather conditions in sports.
Day 1,356Today, after weekend strikes on energy facilities in both countries left blackouts in Russia and Ukraine, we report how Moscow now seems to be deliberately targeting Ukrainian nuclear plants well away from the front line, how Britain is sending military personnel to defend Belgian skies, and later we have an interview with Dr Jack Watling, Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute, in which he describes Ukraine's adaptation of battlefield tactics.ContributorsDominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Dr Jack Watling, Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute. @Jack_Watling on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Dr Jack Watling's New RUSI Report - 'Emergent Approaches to Combined Arms Manoeuvre in Ukraine':https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/insights-papers/emergent-approaches-combined-arms-manoeuvre-ukrainePokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teethhttps://cepa.org/article/pokrovsk-where-putin-shattered-his-teeth/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailLISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been eight years since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, causing one of the longest power outages in U.S. history and leaving behind a fragile electric grid. But Puerto Ricans have taken their future into their own hands, and thousands of locals have invested in solar panels and batteries to keep the lights on for […]
Send us a textEver lost time after a night out and thought, “Wait… what did I say?”You're not alone—and it's not just “part of drinking.” In this episode of Sober & Lit, Ruby and Susan pull back the curtain on a topic many avoid: alcohol-induced blackouts. From stories of forgotten conversations and tricky gray areas to the terrifying reality of memory loss after just a few drinks, we shed light on the neurological impact of alcohol and why some people are more susceptible to blackouts than others.✨ What actually happens in your brain when memories disappear?✨ Why do some people black out from just a few drinks—while others don't?✨ And what are the long-term risks no one talks about?This isn't about shame—it's about science. We share our personal blackout, brownout and pass-out stories, explore the brain-based reasons behind them, and debunk the myth that forgetting your night means you just had “too much fun.” Whether you've experienced fuzzy nights, want to understand how alcohol hijacks memory, or you're sober curious and ready to learn, this episode is for you. Stay with us 'til the end—we'll leave you with ways to feel lit without wiping out your memories.Tune in now and get real about alcohol, blackouts, and reclaiming your presence.Resources mentioned in this episode:
In this episode, I connect with Sam, a listener of the podcast. Sam shares his story growing up in Northern Virginia, where sports and family played significant roles, transitioning to a college life filled with heavy drinking and partying. After moving to Florida, Sam realized that alcohol prevented him from pursuing his passions and living a fulfilling life. A significant wake-up call from his boss helped Sam make the critical decision to stop drinking. Sam discusses his journey through sobriety, the importance of support systems like AA and podcasts, and how focusing on his hobbies and improving his mental health has changed his life. Sam now channels his energy into helping others and setting personal goals, celebrating one year of sobriety with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity. Sam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sammysharks9/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:40 Sam's Childhood and Upbringing 02:21 Early Experiences with Alcohol 03:40 High School Drinking Culture 09:37 College Life and Escalation of Drinking 14:00 Consequences and Realizations 17:44 Post-College Reflections 24:35 Health Issues and Denial 27:20 Seeking Help and Self-Reflection 34:19 Breaking the Cycle and Growth 35:15 The Unexpected Journey to Sobriety 35:41 Life in Tampa: Bars, Beaches, and Martial Arts 38:18 The Turning Point: Realizing the Impact of Alcohol 40:09 The Decision to Quit: Work and Personal Life Collide 42:52 The First Steps: AA and Early Sobriety 46:28 Transformations: Physical and Mental Health Improvements 48:20 Finding New Passions: Fishing and Fitness 49:07 Supporting Others: The Power of Community 01:00:45 Reflecting on the Journey: Advice and Encouragement
Another week, another attack ignored by the mainstream media. From a gunman targeting ABC over Charlie Kirk, to a man with 200 explosives outside the Supreme Court's Red Mass, the pattern of left-wing violence is accelerating—and being blacked out. We expose how the press fuels rage with rhetoric, then erases the consequences, leaving Americans blind to the danger. Plus, we break down cartel-linked gangs in Chicago, bounties placed on federal agents, and the Senate fireworks as Pam Bondi confronts Democrats over surveillance abuses. Is America waking up—or are we on the edge of something even darker?
According to the World Bank, more than 80 million people in Nigeria still lack access to electricity, making it the country with the largest energy access deficit in the world. But even among those connected to the grid, many struggle daily to keep the power going. Blackouts are frequent, infrastructure is fragile, and generators have become a lifeline for homes and businesses alike. Journalist and presenter Samuel Okocha hears from Nigerians about how unreliable electricity affects their lives. He speaks to economists, politicians, and renewable energy experts to understand the roots of the crisis, and how decentralisation and power theft are complicating efforts to fix it. In Abuja, Samuel visits his local dry cleaner and barber to see how they are coping with constant outages. Samuel also finds resilience. Across Nigeria, people are turning to solar energy and small-scale solutions, building their own systems to meet their needs.
The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – America faces coordinated threats from radicals, cyber saboteurs, jihadists, and hostile regimes. Cities burn, telecom networks are compromised, and sleeper cells prepare strikes. From Beijing's cyberwar to Venezuela's narco-terror ties, enemies converge to destabilize the homeland. Blackouts, violence, and infiltration escalate as the nation stands in the crosshairs of shadow...
Tiki Barber is with us today! Let's talk about the Giants! Can they make it back to the postseason? Is Russell Wilson the guy? How is Malik Naber's foot? Is the defense any better? We know that defensive line is ELITE! (30:00) We need to revisit that UFC deal. More and more details have come out about this deal. Let's break it all down. (41:00) Is the end of blackouts coming in sports? Can we finally watch everything? No. Not yet. But the government is now getting involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices