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Andrew Bedlam & $4 Sean recap the past Spiky Tops run with worm and talk about a bunch of summer gigs you need to be at! Plenty of killer punk tracks in this one, so hit play and PoGo till you puke then PoGo some more!   See you in the Pit!

Reed Birney has been working in film, television and theater for decades. Among his earliest credits are Albert Innaurato's Broadway comedy GEMINI in 1974 and Arthur Penn's FOUR FRIENDS in 1981. A celebrated member of the New York theatre community, Reed has won a Tony and numerous other awards and nominations for plays including THE HUMANS, CASA VALENTINA, MAN FROM NEBRASKA, UNCLE VANYA, BLASTED, and CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION. Most recently he starred opposite his son Ephraim Birney in CHESTER BAILEY at Irish Rep, and in the highly successful run of Donald Margulies's LUNAR ECLIPSE at Second Stage, following a sold out run at Shakespeare & Company. On television, he was recently seen recurring opposite Kim Kardashian in the most recent season of "American Horror Story". He was also recently seen in Peacock's "Poker Face", and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." Other TV credits include HBO's "Succession" and Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale", as well as the Apple TV+ series "Home Before Dark". He is also well known for his performance as Vice President Donald Blythe in the Netflix series "House of Cards". Next he will be seen in a series regular role on the upcoming season of "Silo" on Apple TV+, and also recently joined the cast of the limited series "Rabbit, Rabbit" for Netflix. In film, Reed received a Gotham Award nomination for his performance in the Bleecker Street feature MASS opposite Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs and Martha Plimpton. The film's cast was also honored with the Robert Altman Award at the Independent Spirit Awards. Other recent film credits include THE MENU opposite Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy, the Universal/Blumhouse thriller THE HUNT, and Netflix's THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION and LOST GIRLS. Reed recently shot an independent feature THE STEEL HARP with Lois Smith and Cherry Jones, as well as BLUE FILM which debuted at Edinburgh Film Festival in August.  We chat about almost quitting 3 times, regrets, 35 bad years & breakout roles 'later in life', embracing fear, being a LIFER, rejection & nasty things people say, spreading the ashes of one of his teachers, terrible plays, His Tony speech, good and bad agents, not working for a year + more! Check out BLUE FILM (tickets currently out) https://obscuredreleasing.com/films/blue-film ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/    

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Netflix's “The Crash” has reignited debate surrounding Mackenzie Shirilla and the deadly 2022 crash that killed 20-year-old Dominic Russo and 19-year-old Davion Flanagan. Now, Dominic's sister Christine Russo is sharing her reaction to the documentary, Shirilla's recent statements, backlash surrounding the film, and how the families continue moving forward years after the tragedy. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber walks us through the documentary fallout and speaks directly with Dominic Russo's sister about grief, accountability, and the lasting impact of this case.GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/6a93623a2HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh from a drive-by heckle during her visit to Leeds this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a new package of “summer savings” to help families with the cost of food and travel, as Britons face rising prices caused by the conflict in Iran. But do these measures go far enough to make an impact?On Thursday's episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Rosie Duffield, former Labour member and MP for Canterbury, who says Sir Keir Starmer's downfall does not come as a surprise, and explains why she will withhold her full support for Andy Burnham until he clarifies his stance on single-sex spaces and trans rights.Meanwhile, Camilla and Tim react to the release of a new batch of documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy in 2001, as it is revealed the former prince preferred to visit “sophisticated countries” during his time in the role.Producers: Georgia Coan and Emma WilliamsSocial Media Producer: Conor ClarkExecutive Producer: Charlotte SeligmanVideo Producer: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleEditor: Camilla TomineyHighlights Former Labour MP Rosie Duffield calls out Andy Burnham for pro-trans stance Late Queen specifically requested son Andrew became UK trade envoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the Cavaliers' overtime loss to the Knicks, the discussion centers on Kenny Atkinson's questionable decision-making and his "unlucky" postgame comments. Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin criticize the lack of timeouts during Jalen Brunson's fourth-quarter surge and Atkinson's failure to get the ball into Donovan Mitchell's hands late in the game. 01:00 - Atkinson's Postgame Comments 03:22 - Rotations and Player Management 07:33 - Failure to Use Timeouts

US President Donald Trump's allies who believe they have been wrongly investigated and prosecuted could soon have access to a nearly $1.8 billion compensation fund. The US Justice Department has made the announcement in a move to settle a lawsuit against the US Tax Office, heavily criticised by Democratic Party members as unconstitutional and corrupt.

War erupted on this episode! A mum called Ciara is heartbroken after her daughter finishes 5th year and drops a bombshell: she doesn't want to do the Leaving Cert… she wants to do a nails course instead! Ciara says her daughter is too intelligent for it and fears she's “throwing her life away” when she could've gone to UCD to study psychology.

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Bold and the Beautiful predictions indicate that this week revolves around Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Hope Logan (Annika Noelle), and Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig). This week, Ridge Forrester faces harsh criticism for his recent actions, while Steffy stands up to a scheming rival. B&B spoilers hint that Hope Logan, desperate to gain Ridge's approval as co-CEO, manipulates Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) into forcing Ridge's hand. However, Ridge steadfastly refuses to demote Steffy, causing Hope's disappointment and Brooke's surprise. On the other hand, Steffy rebukes Hope for her manipulative tactics and remains secure in her position as co-CEO. The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers show that Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann) delivers an ultimatum to Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock), threatening to expose their familial connection. Meanwhile, Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton), Katie Logan (Heather Tom), and Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) counsel Hope to seek appreciation at Logan instead of Forrester Creations. B&B spoilers reveal that Taylor Hayes will condemn Ridge for attempting to demote their daughter Steffy.  This episode was hosted by Belynda Gates-Turner for Soap Dirt. Visit our Bold and the Beautiful section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/bold-and-the-beautiful/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/bold-and-the-beautiful-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

The developers of Lords of the Fallen 2 claimed it would include attractive female characters, and they delivered: Concept art from the game shows its women will wear somewhat revealing fantasy outfits. The drew the ire of industry staples, including The Gamer. We discuss their reaction to the art along with Slay the Spire 2's reviews tanking after it came to light Anita Sarkeesian was involved in the game's development, Invincible's creators crucifying themselves for the sin of being white men, and the wokeness behind Christopher Nolan's upcoming The Odyssey.

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Israel battles a New York Times report alleging abuse against Palestinians as Jerusalem celebrates reunification; Americans flee high-tax blue states; and "Rededicate 250" in Washington focuses on faith and America as one nation under God.

The Mog Squad is back and better than ever. Dan and Orchid return from an All Inclusive Riddle Cove to join Chris and Pat to discuss wrestling and labias. 

München: Ein sonniger Nachmittag im Mai, am Isarstrand herrscht gute Stimmung.  Doch auf einmal: ein dumpfer Knall. Rote Farbe spritzt. Was wie ein grausamer Scherz beginnt, entpuppt sich als Albtraum mit globaler Sprengkraft. In "Blasted" verlegt Su Turhan den Horror von Antipersonenminen mitten ins Herz einer vermeintlich sicheren Stadt. Kriminalhauptkommissar Ünal Tekin und Privatermittlerin Yanina Adler versuchen, die Ruhe zu bewahren, während soziale Medien, Livestreams und Gerüchte München in einen Ausnahmezustand versetzen. Sie stoßen auf ein Netz aus Angst, Aktivismus, Schuld, und die Frage, ob Aufklärung jedes Mittel rechtfertigt. "Blasted" ist ein Thriller über die Nachwirkungen von Kriegen und die fatale Logik der Eskalation. Ein Krimi, der fragt: Was passiert, wenn der Krieg nicht fernbleibt - sondern vor der eigenen Haustür stattfindet? | Von Su Turhan | Mit Julia Gräfner, Tim Seyfi u.a. | Komposition: Frank Nägele | Regie: Ulrich Lampen | BR 2026 | Podcast-Tipp: Die Chroniken von Narnia: https://1.ard.de/chroniken-von-narnia

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for May 18-22, 2026 reveal a dramatic week ahead as Ridge Forrester, played by Thorsten Kaye, finds himself in a challenging situation, caught between two women in his life. He faces the wrath of both Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang). Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) is also agitated about the ongoing Forrester drama that seems to be impacting his family and the Logans. B&B spoilers suggest the drama begins with Ridge failing to convince Steffy to step aside at Forrester Creations, as demanded by Brooke. Steffy defends her position, asserting that Brooke cannot take her job. Steffy's strong stance leads Ridge to question Brooke's sudden demands and her motives, particularly as she previously leveraged her relationship with Bill to gift Steffy shares in the company. Spoilers for Bold and Beautiful indicate that at the Logan estate, Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Brooke are confident about Brooke's imminent co-CEO title at Forrester Creations. However, Ridge must return to them with the news that Steffy has denied their request, which is not taken well.  Bold and Beautiful spoilers bring a twist as Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) accepts a new position as Daphne Rose's (Murielle Hilaire) assistant on the fragrance line. This development leads to further bonding with Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace), prompting more threats from Remy Pryce (Christian Weissmann), who threatens to reveal their hidden family connections. More B&B spoilers divulge that Zende Forrester Dominguez (Delon de Metz) expresses his frustrations over an entire collection he designed for "Hope for the Future," which may never be released. All these events set the stage for an explosive week in Los Angeles' fashion world, as the power struggle at Forrester Creations leads to unexpected alliances and bitter confrontations the week of 5/18-5/22/2026. This episode was hosted by Belynda Gates-Turner for Soap Dirt. Visit our Bold and the Beautiful section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/bold-and-the-beautiful/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/bold-and-the-beautiful-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

Wilson Alexander, a national college sports reporter for On3, joined Sports Talk. Alexander reported on Lane Kiffin's decision to "pour gasoline" on the rivalry between Ole Miss and LSU. He also broke down the upcoming expansion of the College Football Playoff.

News for the week of May 11: • 'UNBELIEVABLE': Judge BLASTED for apologizing to Cole Allen (1:52) • Ab*rtion activist left SPEECHLESS in viral video (and why it matters) (19:13) • Why do we make this wedding vow (Ali Siddiq) (31:07)

News for the week of May 11: • 'UNBELIEVABLE': Judge BLASTED for apologizing to Cole Allen (1:52) • Ab*rtion activist left SPEECHLESS in viral video (and why it matters) (19:13) • Why do we make this wedding vow (Ali Siddiq) (31:07)

It has been strongly indicated that fuel supports will be a major factor in this year's Budget, while we've recently learnt that Ireland's electricity costs are way above the European average. Elsewhere, by-election buzz is building as polls mark the way, and Gerry Hutch stands accused of evoking Donald Trump as he finally outlines his policies. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Conál ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to listen to this episode ad-free? Visit our Patreon! Welcome true believers to X-Men Horoscopes where each week our host Lodro Rinzler is in conversation with a special guest to discuss the X-Men issue that aligns with a significant month and year from their life and what that issue reveals about their future. This week on the show we have Adam Reck, co-host of the Battle of the Atom podcast and frequent contributor to Comics XF to talk about his birth month and year issue (Uncanny X-Men 136) which is none other than the Dark Phoenix Saga! We discuss the founding of Battle of the Atom podcast and what it means to review and critique our current comic era...while also regularly interacting with those comic's creators. Also in this episode: Jean is hungry Transformers as a gateway drug Lodro is trying out for a Jimmy Carter impersonator contest Cyclops master plan is to tell a woman to calm down The worst time to get engaged ever Hot Bird once again appears after not contributing anything What does any of this mean for Adam's future? Tune in to find out! Adam Reck is the co-host of the X-Men podcast Battle of the Atom and a regular contributor to ComicsXF. He's also the writer/artist behind Bish & Jubez. More of Lodro Rinzler's work can be found here and here and you can follow the podcast on Instagram at xmenpanelsdaily where we post X-Men comic panels...daily. His BRAND NEW BOOK is now out: You Are Good, You are Enough. Have a question or comment for a future episode? Reach out at xmenhoroscopes.com Want to listen to these episodes early/ad-free and get your own X-Men Horoscope read/an awesome t-shirt? Check out our brand-new patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the boys discuss the opening weekend at Waterford, lots of Texas drama, and conspiracies surrounding the new Biffle discoveries.Find us:Instagram- @makinglapspodcastFacebook.com/makinglapspodcastmakinglapspodcast@gmail.com

SHOCKING: California Senator LASHES OUT at Journalist Nick Shirley!

EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle Blasted Over Claim She's 'Suffered' Through Last 7 Years of Her Life - In $29Million MansionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EXCLUSIVE: Chappell Roan Slammed for Alleged Fan Encounter Disaster - Real Story of How Pop Star is Being Blasted for Being Rude to Jude Law's KidAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Defence dominated a fiery return to PMQs as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch took on Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a war of words, seizing on criticism from former Labour defence secretary and NATO secretary general Lord Robertson over what he calls “complacency” on military spending.Camilla and Jacob-Rees Mogg react to the PM being pressed on defence investment plans as he says his military advisers are wrong to call him complacent, all while the British Army has shrunk to its smallest size in centuries.And an exclusive poll for The Telegraph suggests Labour could lose control of Wales for the first time since devolution, potentially falling to third place behind Plaid Cymru and Reform UK.

Britney Spears has checked into rehab following a DUI arrest insiders call a “wake-up call,” as Justin Bieber faces backlash over his Coachella performance and reported $10M payday — and Prince Harry heads into a high-stakes libel battle where sources warn his own words could do the most damage. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com His forthcoming novel, It Started With A Whisper, is now available for pre-order See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tensions are rising as frustration builds around the Yankees lineup and Aaron Boone's handling of struggling hitters. The conversation dives into whether Boone deserves criticism for sticking with underperforming bats and why his public defense of players may be doing more harm than good. It's a raw look at fan expectations, early season overreactions, and the balance between patience and accountability. The discussion expands into bigger baseball topics, including the growing impact of the ABS challenge system and whether entertainment value could outweigh accuracy in the future. There's also a passionate debate about Shohei Ohtani's “scoreless” streak and how media narratives can shape perception. Add in concerns about pitching performances and roster decisions, and it's a wide ranging, opinion driven breakdown of the current MLB landscape.

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Shane McInnes has questioned whether free public transport for a month in Victoria has exposed the flaws within the transport network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Paul Defends LeBron James Over Superteams and Takes a Shot at Kobe Bryant, Stephen A Smith Gets Blasted by Fans, and Skip Bayless Sparks Chaos With Michael Jordan vs LeBron Debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Same as it ever was: Magic thumped by Hawks 130-101, Lightning host Pittsburgh tonight, Rays lose at Milwaukee 8-2, Marlins big over White Sox 10-0, Judge OK's Tiger Woods request to leave country for treatment, more in today's 'Sports Page' with Mike Bianchi

Same as it ever was: Magic thumped by Hawks 130-101, Lightning host Pittsburgh tonight, Rays lose at Milwaukee 8-2, Marlins big over White Sox 10-0, Judge OK's Tiger Woods request to leave country for treatment, more in today's 'Sports Page' with Mike BianchiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 However, her portrayal of events has drawn criticism online, with one entertainment source commenting, "People think it's unfair to frame Gaga that way," and another noting the vulnerability of Minnelli's current state following her public appearance.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

GP opens on the Grizzlies getting blasted by the Hawks in Atlanta last night and gets us updated on the current lottery odds.(23:40) Quadruple amputee professional cornhole player shoots and kills man in Maryland, NCAA Tournament odds, Cincy hires new HC, and Tiger Woods is back tonight. (1:08:00) GP's Carry Out with what we're checking out tonight including a new movie BBB is stoked about. 

Christy Romano's deleted Shia LaBeouf takedown is straight-up exploding -- the Even Stevens and Kim Possible star hopped on X to declare her old co-star "doesn't deserve to be on the Rushmore" of Disney icons, teased she'd spill the full tea in a Substack, then nuked the post faster than you can say "backlash incoming." Yeah after Demi Lovato kicked off the whole "who belongs on the legend list" debate, Christy jumped in with receipts from their shared screen days only to hit delete -- but screenshots are eternal, the internet's already feasting, and no one's buying the sudden radio silence.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Genesis by Pastor Jason Duff The post A Blessed Life or a Blasted Life – Genesis 18-19 appeared first on Calvary Vista.

EXCLUSIVE: Why Baz Luhrmann's Epic New Elvis Film is Being Blasted for 'Being Blind to The King's Many Sins'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PRIZEPICKS: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!NATIONAL UNIVERSITY: Check out their flexible curriculum and program offerings at https://bit.ly/4owKKJJThe Sixers lose to the Pistons 131-109 and fall to 35-31.Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons Postgame Live Show (2025-26) - Regular Season Game 66 #Sixers #76ers #Pistons #NBA FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/phillytakewithrbCHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2AqpVenmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrbCashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrbSubscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1GwINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

The Trump administration has been blasted for releasing hype videos with clips from Hollywood films as part of its messaging about the war in Iran. Critics have accused the White House of trying to make the conflict look like a video game.Aoife Barry, journalist and author, and Joe O'Shea, editor of Cork Beo, join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

DAMIONBroadcom CEO Pay Soars to $205.3 Million After AI-Fueled Rally. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The workers: “The median of the annual total compensation of all our employees is $378,281. Therefore, the Ratio calculated in accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K is 543 to 1.”Board chair Henry Samueli: completely non-independent.Owns $27B of Broadcom stockDirector Since: 2016. Chairman of the Board since 2018. served as Chief Technical Officer (2016-2018)co-founded Broadcom Corporation in 1991 and held several executive leadership positions at Broadcom Corporation until its acquisition by Broadcom Inc.Compensation Committee chair Harry L. You337,162,605 against votes at 2025 AGMThe other 8 directors combined: 252,626,537Annoyingly preoccupied:Current RolesChairman: Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc.Executive Chairman: Berto Acquisition Corp. (2025 – Present)Interim CEO: dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc. (2025 – Present)CFO: dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc. (2022 – Present)Chairman: dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc.Past Roles (Operating Companies)Vice Chairman: GTY Technology (2019 – 2022)Director: IonQ, Inc. (2021 – 2025)Director: Coupang, Inc. (2021 – 2023)Director: Genius Sports Limited (2021 – 2022)Director: Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (2019 – 2022)Director: Korn/Ferry International (2005 – 2016)Past Roles (SPACs)Co-CEO: dMY Squared Technology Group, Inc. (2022 – 2023)Director: Coliseum Acquisition Corp. (2023 – 2024)Director: dMY Technology Group, Inc. VI (2021 – 2023)Director: dMY Technology Group, Inc. II (2020 – 2021)Director: dMY Technology Group, Inc. IV (2020 – 2021)CEO Hock E. TanMcDonald's CEO awkwardly samples his company's new burger in viral videoThe disgusting food at McDonald'sHyper-Salinity: Contains up to 75% of daily sodium in one meal, causing immediate "salt bloat" and dehydration.Low Moisture: High salt and thin patties "mummify" the meat, preventing natural decay and creating a "plastic" texture.Dough Conditioners: Buns use enzymes and monoglycerides to stay unnaturally soft and shelf-stable for weeks.Insulin Spikes: Added sugars (dextrose/HFCS) in the buns trigger rapid blood sugar crashes and lethargy.Industrial Additives: Use of sodium citrate (for plastic-like cheese melt) and antifoaming agents (in frying oils).Flash-Freezing: Destroys meat cell structures, resulting in a gray, rubbery texture rather than a juicy sear.The McDonald's attack on societyThe "Bliss Point": Engineered ratios of salt/sugar/fat that override the brain's "full" signal, feeling predatory rather than nourishing.The Uncanny Valley: Extreme consistency makes the food feel "fake" or "soulless" compared to artisanal, imperfect meals.Industrial Stigma: Global face of factory farming, mass land use, and high methane emissions.Disposable Culture: The lack of dining ritual (eating fast in a car/bag) leads to a psychological "guilt" or "grossness" post-consumption.Commodity Perception: Ultra-low pricing subconsciously signals "low quality" or "trash" ingredients to the brain.The controversial stain of CEO Chris Kempczinski"Failed Parents" Texts (2021): Leaked texts to Chicago's Mayor blaming the parents of Jaslyn Adams (7) and Adam Toledo (13) for their shooting deaths, stating they "failed those kids."The "Numbers Don't Matter" Remark: Reportedly told Black executives "numbers don't matter" when confronted with the decline of Black leadership from 42 to 7 executives.$10B Byron Allen Settlement (2025): Settled a massive racial stereotyping lawsuit regarding the company's refusal to contract with Black-owned media.VP "Purge" Allegations: Lawsuits from high-ranking female executives alleging a "war against the African American community" via demotions and ad-spend cuts.Peaster Retaliation Case: Allegations that Kempczinski "shunned" his Head of Security for challenging his "racist" texts during a company town hall.The "Franchisee Gap": Confirmed a $400,000 annual cash-flow deficit between Black-owned and White-owned franchises.Enforcement Loophole: Revealed that "Global Brand Standards" are largely unenforceable suggestions for the 95% of restaurants owned by franchisees.DEI Backsliding: Criticized for quietly removing DEI goals from executive bonus structures shortly after the audit concluded."Tough Love" Comments (2026): Blasted for "corporate gaslighting" after telling workers "nobody cares about your career as much as you do.""Broke Customer" Blame: Attributed declining sales to "low-income/broke" consumers while simultaneously defending aggressive menu price hikes.Predatory Pricing Tactics: Leaked internal documents showed teams targeting "budget-constrained" families with high-margin "add-on" items.Extreme Pay Inequality: Scrutiny over an $18–$20M compensation package, creating a 1,200:1 pay ratio compared to median workers.Franchisee Revolts: Intense friction over $70M in new tech fees and the 2025 cut of $100M in subsidies for worker tuition and Happy Meals.Cultural Legacy: Ongoing criticism for failing to dismantle the "boys' club" atmosphere inherited from predecessor Steve Easterbrook.Lead Independent Director Miles D. WhiteDirector since 2009.What was really behind Jack Dorsey laying off nearly half of Block's staff? CEO cited AI advances in cutting 4,000 workers, but a weak crypto market and declining stock price may also be at play. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Co-founder and CEO and Chair Jack Dorsey: 46% influence/41% voting powerIt is also the Board's duty to oversee senior management in the competent and ethical operation of the Company … ensure that the Company is committed to business excellence, ethical and honest conduct, and the highest levels of integrity.”Gender Diversity: The benchmark we reference for gender diversity is 50% representation for women.Board is 30% with 5% influenceLeadership is 27%Co-founder and director James McKelvey: 35% influence/10% voting powerThe Classified board structureThe Class B shares worth 10 votes (co-founders control 99.6% of these shares, Dorsey with 80%)Would have lost management vote on 2025 Equity Incentive Plan769,264,245:171,645,010… 171,343,335:171,645,010Jay-ZGEO Group leadership transitionOn February 6, 2026, J. David Donahue, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, provided notice to The GEO Group, Inc. (“GEO” or the “Company”) of his retirement effective February 28, 2026 (the “Separation Date”).(i) $104,167 per month commencing on March 1, 2026 and continuing through February 28, 2028 in accordance with the terms of the Consultant Agreement(ii) health insurance premiums for himself and any covered dependents for up to twenty-four (24) months(iii) the outstanding unvested stock options and restricted stock previously granted to Mr. Donahue will continue to vestOn February 9, 2026, George C. Zoley, GEO's founder and Executive Chairman, was appointed Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2026$1.2M/200%/300%Days after Trump's 2024 reelection—which private prison companies funded to the tune of over $1 million—Zoley hailed the “unprecedented opportunity” of the incoming administration's mass deportation campaign.“The GEO Group was built for this unique moment in our company's [and] country's history, and the opportunity that it will bring,” he beamed.George C. Zoley founded GEO in 1984; was appointed Executive Chairman on July 1, 2021; served as CEO from the time the Company went public in 1994 through June 2021; served as Chairman since May 2002; served as Vice Chair from January 1997 to May 2002. Prior to 1994, he served as President and Director from the Company's incorporation in 1988Feb 2026: completed a US$92.45 million share buybackWHO DO YOU BLAME?The GEO Group Emperor: George C. Zoley 84% influence!founded GEO in 1984; Chair (2002-2021); Executive Chair (2021-present); CEO (1994-2021); Vice Chair (1997-2002). Prior to 1994, Director (1988-)3% stock ownerThe Trump bromance:Days after Trump's 2024 reelection—which private prison companies funded to the tune of over $1 million—Zoley hailed the “unprecedented opportunity” of the incoming administration's mass deportation campaign: “The GEO Group was built for this unique moment in our company's [and] country's history, and the opportunity that it will bring,” he beamed.Pam Bondi: The current Attorney General was a former lobbyist for The GEO GroupA GEO Group subsidiary, GEO Acquisition II Inc., donated $1 million to a pro-Trump Super PAC. Additionally, the company contributed $500,000 to the 2025 inaugural committee—double what it gave for the 2017 inaugurationThe economic opportunism of private prisons with ICE contracts2/13/26: Private prison company GEO Group on Thursday reported a company record of $254 million in profit last year—a roughly 700% increase over 2024—driven by asset sales and contracts with the Trump administration to build several new US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities across the US.The top 4 sleepy institutional investors (34%)Blackrock 13.8% Vanguard 9.5% Wolf Hill Capital Management 5.5% FMR 5.0%The CEO clown car after June 2021 meant to keep Zoley powerfulJose Gordo (1/1/21-12/31/23); was also directorBrian Evans (1/1/24-12/31/24); was not directorJ. David Donahue CEO (1/1/25-2/28/26); was not directorThe intentionally incompetent Compensation Committee in charge of succession planning2025 proxy: Jack Brewer (Chairman), Thomas C. Bartzokis, Scott Kernan, Terry MayotteBrewer is former NFL playerBartzokis is cardiologistKernan is Agency Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationMayotte has stepped down2024 proxy: Terry Mayotte (Chairman), Thomas C. Bartzokis, Scott Kernan, Andrew Shapiro2023 proxy: Terry Mayotte (Chairman), Anne N. Foreman, Andrew Shapiro2022 proxy: Richard H. Glanton (Chairman), Anne N. Foreman, Terry Mayotte2021 proxy: Richard H. Glanton (Chairman), Jose Gordo, Duane Helkowski, Guido Van HauwermeirenGEO Group's weird lack of transparency: maybe the only public website or investors website i've ever seen that does not list management or board membershttps://www.geogroup.com/about-us/management_team/Page not found :(Sam Altman Is Realizing He Made a Gigantic Mistake"Opportunistic and sloppy."OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is continuing his apology tour, conceding OpenAI "shouldn't have rushed" its Department of Defense deal.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman went into full damage control mode over the weekend. A day before the United States attacked Iran, the embattled CEO announced that the company had signed a new agreement with the Pentagon over how its AI models could be used — and the blowback is clearly impacting the company's bottom line, because Altman is sounding deeply defensive.Many users saw the military terms move as an attempt to swoop in and yank a multibillion-dollar government contract from the clutches of its rival, Anthropic. Last week, Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei refused to give in to the Department of Defense's demands, drawing a line in the sand and insisting that its AI models may not be used for autonomous killing machines or mass surveillance of Americans, a decision lauded by many users of its chatbot Claude.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Sam AltmanWAR WITH IRANA “business”-”man” (baby) running the country used to transaction approach to everything, including trading young girls with Epstein, leads the US into war with Iran for speculative and imaginary reasons - WHO DO YOU BLAME??Founder fetish (President/CEO!)Sycophantic boards (Congress!)Investors (Voters!)China! (China!)

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-Of all the games left on the regular season schedule, this one means a lot in terms of how great this season can potentially be. Yes, the2 games in California vs. USC/UCLA will be difficult and you hope to win at least one of those…but this game is the gateway to bigthings-Iowa was hardly competitive at all in a 78-57 loss to Purdue…the Boilermakers road the same recipe to success in their win overNebraska of great rebounding and great defense. Iowa has little going offensively outside of Bennett Stirtz right now…Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baz Luhrman's newest film is recently rediscovered footage showing Elvis Presley, live in concert at the height of his fame. We speak with Baz about his continuing love for The King.75 years of The Archers; Emma Freud and Archer's editor Jeremy Howe discuss the world's longest running soap opera and how the programme has dealt with the attack on George Grundy.London's Royal Court Theatre is famous for productions that caused stir – Look Back in Anger, Saved, Blasted, The Rocky Horror Show. Its work may still be angry, but the theatre is no longer young, and its new director, David Byrne, has recently announced its 70th Anniversary Season. He talks to Samira Ahmed about his vision for this ‘writers' theatre', and its latest production, which might cause a stir, too - The Shitheads.Peter Bradshaw reports from the Berlin Film Festival - what's good, what's not-so-good, and what's making headlines.Presenter: Samira Ahmed

Today, a look at the US equity market suffering it first real broad sell-off in a while as nearly everything sold off yesterday, with the negative vibes intensifying after the close on news of Amazon.com's titanic spending plans on AI for the coming year. Elsewhere, crypto suffered one of its worst days ever, unsettling risk sentiment further. Also, a look at macro and FX, especially the wobbles in sterling on BoE and political developments. Today's pod hosted by Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy. Two or three times per week, you will also find links discussed on the podcast and a chart-of-the-day over at the John J. Hardy substack. Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo. Intro and outro music by AShamaluevMusic DISCLAIMER This content is marketing material. Trading financial instruments carries risks. Always ensure that you understand these risks before trading. This material does not contain investment advice or an encouragement to invest in a particular manner. Historic performance is not a guarantee of future results. The instrument(s) referenced in this content may be issued by a partner, from whom Saxo Bank A/S receives promotional fees, payment or retrocessions. While Saxo may receive compensation from these partnerships, all content is created with the aim of providing clients with valuable information and options.  

Connor and Mike recap the AFC Championship slugfest that took place in a snowy Denver between the Patriots and Broncos.