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In this newscast: Fairbanks North Star Borough officials are searching for places that could offer more stable housing for ex-Typhoon Halong evacuees; A geological firm presented options for long-term rockslide mitigation in Skagway, but none of the choices are easy or cheap; The City and Borough of Wrangell is pausing work at a housing project after archaeologists confirmed artifacts at the site; Months after Joann Fabrics stores closed in Alaska, the gap in craft supplies is being put to the test at a crucial creative time of year: Halloween.

Christopher G Massey v. Borough of Beregnfield

In today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The proposed Alaska natural gas pipeline project picked up another nonbinding agreement last week. Sen. Lisa Murkowski took to the Senate floor yesterday to call on her fellow senators to put away the partisan rhetoric and end the government shutdown.And the City and Borough of Wrangell is pausing work at a housing project after archaeologists confirmed artifacts at the site.Photo: Sen. Lisa Murkowski at the U.S. Capitol in 2023. (Liz Ruskin/Alaska Public Media)

Call to OrderReview of Proposed FY26 Municipal Budget: Capital Projects Fund Sales Tax Fund CPV Excise Tax Fund Mayor & Assembly Discussion ItemsAdjournmentPacket

Pennsylvania is approaching four months without having a spending plan. The state Senate is doubling down on its effort to fund the state at last year’s levels. A consultant hired by US Steel found high-pressure water used in a maintenance procedure exceeded the valve’s pressure rating prior to a fatal explosion in August. Two workers died in the blast at the company’s Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh. Proposed legislation in the state Senate would ban students from using cell phones during the school day, with support for such a ban on the increase. Among those in favor is Aaron Chapin, President of the Pennsylvania State Education Association the state’s largest teacher's union. Chapin expressed his support during a recent Senate hearing. Mechanicsburg Borough Council on Tuesday addressed a troubling incident from earlier this month. During the Borough's October 14th Halloween parade business cards were discovered in bags of children's candy with the words "Women of the Ku Klux Klan." It is unclear how many cards were distributed. Commonwealth Court has ordered Penn State to release certain internal Board of Trustee documents, ruling the university is not totally exempt from the state's Open Records law Gov. Josh Shapiro's memoir is coming out in late January. It touches on his political rise and the trauma of his home being set on fire. HarperCollins announced Tuesday that "Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service" will be released Jan. 27. Public media's federal funding has been revoked. Your support is now more vital than ever. Help power the independent journalism and trusted programming you find on WITF by making a gift of support now at witf dot org slash give now.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Call to OrderReview of Proposed FY26 Municipal Budget: Clinic Fund Solid Waste Fund Water/Sewer Fund Port Fund Harbor Fund Mayor & Assembly Discussion ItemsAdjournmentPacket

Brent – the Borough with the oldest name and the youngest spirit. Named for the ancient River Brent – a Celtic word meaning “holy” or “high” – this is a borough where history hums beneath the pavements. From the roar of Wembley to the quiet grace of St Andrew's Church, from the marble splendour of the Neasden Temple to the laughter spilling out of Kilburn's Irish pubs, Brent is London in miniature: diverse, layered, endlessly alive. It's where A. A. Milne met Winnie-the-Pooh, where Gladstone debated the Irish Question, where the Golden Retriever was born, and where the world still comes to play. Short name, long story, big heart.

Baz Richards and SJ Strum chat with Steve Bax, Mayor of Elmbridge with news of the Mayor's Trust which gives grants to local people in hardship, and the Community Fund for Elmbridge which is raising £150,000 for good causes and charitable projects across the Borough. To donate or for information see www.cfsurrey.org.uk/community-fund-elmbridge.

Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of Minutes:August 7, 2025 August 28, 2025 Special Approval of AgendaReports of Officials and Committees: Mayor's Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer's Report Manager's Report Communications to the Assembly: CorrespondenceHear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-26R: Accepting the Report, “Cruise Passenger Costs to the Municipality of Skagway” and Supporting Its Application to Assist the Assembly in Determining the Use of Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) Excise Tax Funds Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-27R: Authorizing the Borough Manager to Negotiate an Easement for Installation of Private Water and Sewer Lines on Municipal Property to Service Block 75 Lots 4 and 5, for Future Consideration by the Borough Assembly Unfinished BusinessNew Business:Confirmation of Assembly Assignments: Ex-Officios, Boards & Liaisons Award of Shore Power Feasibility and Infrastructure Needs Assessment Contract Mayor and Assembly Discussion ItemsExecutive SessionAdjournmentPacket

The provided source is the "Newtown Borough Fire Protection Study 2022," prepared by the Governor's Center for Local Government Services in Pennsylvania to assess the fire service costs for Newtown Borough, Bucks County. This analysis was requested by the municipality to evaluate the cost of fire protection, which is currently provided through a symbiotic relationship with Newtown Township. The report examines the history and current structure of fire protection, noting that the service is delivered by a combination of the Newtown Fire Association and the Newtown Township Department of Emergency Services. A major component of the study is the Fair Share Cost Analysis, which calculates various potential fee structures for the Borough's contribution to the Township's fire protection budget using methods like the ratio of calls, population, and assessed valuation. Ultimately, the document presents several fire protection options for the Borough, ranging from reaching a new long-term agreement with the Township to establishing its own municipal fire department.

Call to OrderReview of Proposed FY26 Municipal Budget: General Fund Visitor FundDebt ServicePermanent Trust Mayor & Assembly Discussion ItemsAdjournmentPacket 

Grammar Study Pack - https://www.patreon.com/posts/passive-voice-in-140250338?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link In 1666, most of London was destroyed. Over 13,000 houses were burned, thousands of people were made homeless, and the entire city had to be rebuilt. The event I'm talking about is one of the most famous disasters in English history: the Great Fire of London. Today, I want to tell you this story, but with a special focus. You're going to learn about history, while also learning some English grammar. The Great Fire is a perfect example of when we use the passive voice in real English. Disasters are often described with the passive because the actions are more important than the people who did them. We don't always know who was responsible, and sometimes it doesn't matter. What matters is what happened. So in this episode, I'll share the story of the Great Fire of London, and we'll look together at how the passive voice is used. At the beginning I'll guide you through a short grammar lesson to help you use the passive voice, and then you'll hear plenty of natural examples while talking about the Great Fire of London! Conversation Club - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/10/06/the-great-fire-of-london-passive-voice-english-grammar-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From San Diego's moonlit cliffs, 3rd Borough crafts a potent blend of indie pop rock and hip-hop's raw edge. Founded in Ocean Beach, the six-member collective, comprising Justin Werner, Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling), Ibo Rodriguez, Mark Boyce, Arkhota (Argel Cota), and Dono Fox (Donovan), weaves anthems of longing and rebellion. Their sound fuses soaring melodies with gritty beats, drawing on a diverse range of influences. Their upcoming single, "Blood Like Yours" (September 25, 2025), serves as a prelude to their album, The Human Quest, and a Halloween 2025 documentary. A nocturnal tribe with sharp lyrics and haunting melodies, 3rd Borough beckons audiences worldwide on all major streaming platforms.

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, with a musical ambition to create a sonic world that is unapologetically unique - Dave introduces you to singer/songwriter Kamran Ramsden! Plus, Alex is at the please ban music gig at The Butler - with The Borough, Sundaughter and Mystery Biscuit. And our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time Lauren gets to know Andy from Desert Storm.Here's this week's track list: • Danny Mellin - At Least For Now Genevieve Miles - cinnamon Yxng Dave - DREAMING Gigi Wilde - permission Shock Horror - Ecosystem Ulysses Wells - Leaves Of Autumn Chima Anya - I Don't Lost Velvet - Make It Alright Spidarfreak - Next to You Talk In Code - Talk Like That Aruna - Call it Tragic Skomana - Picture This Kamran Ramsden - Come Around (Figure it Out) Vanessa Van Ness - Crumb Giver Desert Storm - Black Bile Headphones Wasp - Hello Start Sparky Bosque - When You're Around The Borough - Red Light, Danger! Sublow Hz - Running Away (feat. Danny MRT) Broken Empire - Tear It Down Lisa Kahn - DreamIn Camille Baziadoly & The Filthy Honey - Away Sometimes Patino - ESPERANZA • If you're making music in Oxfordshire and Berkshire, send us your tunes with the BBC Introducing Uploader: https://www.bbc.co.uk/introducing/uploader

Call to OrderRoll CallProof of NoticeHear Citizens PresentCertification of October 7, 2025 Municipal Election ResultsPublic Hearing, Second Reading, and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-01: Amending Title 19 Planning and Zoning to Remedy Issues in Chapter 19.04 Zoning Regulations, Define Internally Lighted Signs, and Clarify Enforcement Procedures for Signage Violations (Active motion from May 15, 2025 for the adoption of Ordinance No. 25-01; public hearing must be opened) Executive Session:Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the public entity, and matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion of the Goat Lake Hydro Rate Case Litigation AdjournmentPacket

A couple of musical brothers talk about the first iteration of 3rd Borough and their intentions going forward in its newest configuration.

What actually is a podcast? You probably think you know. You might think you are listening to one right now. But are you actually? The definition of the word podcast has been changing over the past few years. I've been thinking about this a lot recently, especially with platforms like Spotify and YouTube changing how we listen and what podcast means. Video podcasts, for example, are everywhere now (including Thinking in English) and some podcasts don't even use the traditional RSS feed anymore. It made me wonder: What actually is a podcast? In today's episode, I want to explore this question from different angles. We'll start with the etymology of the word of the word podcast, move on to the technology that made podcasts possible, look at the content that defines them, discuss how definitions are changing today, and finally, consider what the future might hold! Conversation Club - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/10/13/356-what-is-a-podcast-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The provided source for this "Deep Dive" podcast is an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Township of Newtown, the Borough of Newtown and the Newtown Creek Coalition. Only the township and borough, however, are the designated signatories to this agreement. This formal document outlines the planning, funding, and construction of a pedestrian bridge over Newtown Creek, which is being called the "Bridge Project." [Refer to the Briefing Document for a detailed summary: https://rebrand.ly/NTcreekIGAbriefing] The agreement specifies that the project is funded primarily by a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania grant of almost one million dollars and mandates cooperation among the entities for aspects like contract management, bidding, cost-sharing for non-grant expenses, and the handling of disputes through arbitration. It also assigns the responsibilities for design, construction oversight, and long-term maintenance among the three parties, confirming their mutual benefit from the project. Approval of this agreement by the township is to be considered at the 8 October 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting.

October 3, 2025, turned into another reminder that Jeffrey Epstein's ghost still looms large over politics, culture, and public life. On the National Mall, a guerrilla statue of Donald Trump and Epstein holding hands was reinstalled, sparking outrage, laughter, and confusion from passersby while reigniting conversations about Epstein's ties to the powerful. Across the Atlantic, Hartlepool Council voted unanimously to strip Lord Peter Mandelson of his “Freedom of the Borough” honor, citing his associations with Epstein as incompatible with the town's values—a stinging rebuke for the former Labour heavyweight in his old political stronghold. Both stories underscored the theme that proximity to Epstein remains a toxic liability, even years after his death.Meanwhile, in Washington, Rep. Jimmy Gomez added a dose of satirical flair with a parody movie poster titled “Forgetting Jeffrey Epstein,” a direct jab at Trump that spread rapidly across social media. Critics dismissed it as childish, while supporters praised it as a cultural weapon that keeps the scandal in circulation. Taken together, the statue, the borough vote, and the meme illustrate how Epstein's legacy refuses to fade, resurfacing in art, politics, and public ridicule. The powerful may beg for the world to “move on,” but cultural memory—and a heavy dose of sarcasm—keeps dragging Epstein's shadow back into the spotlight.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

October 3, 2025, turned into another reminder that Jeffrey Epstein's ghost still looms large over politics, culture, and public life. On the National Mall, a guerrilla statue of Donald Trump and Epstein holding hands was reinstalled, sparking outrage, laughter, and confusion from passersby while reigniting conversations about Epstein's ties to the powerful. Across the Atlantic, Hartlepool Council voted unanimously to strip Lord Peter Mandelson of his “Freedom of the Borough” honor, citing his associations with Epstein as incompatible with the town's values—a stinging rebuke for the former Labour heavyweight in his old political stronghold. Both stories underscored the theme that proximity to Epstein remains a toxic liability, even years after his death.Meanwhile, in Washington, Rep. Jimmy Gomez added a dose of satirical flair with a parody movie poster titled “Forgetting Jeffrey Epstein,” a direct jab at Trump that spread rapidly across social media. Critics dismissed it as childish, while supporters praised it as a cultural weapon that keeps the scandal in circulation. Taken together, the statue, the borough vote, and the meme illustrate how Epstein's legacy refuses to fade, resurfacing in art, politics, and public ridicule. The powerful may beg for the world to “move on,” but cultural memory—and a heavy dose of sarcasm—keeps dragging Epstein's shadow back into the spotlight.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Instagram Youtube TikTokBioRising from San Diego's ocean cliffs with a genre-bending sound, 3rd Borough is preparing to release their new single Blood Like Yours on September 25, 2025, ahead of their full-length album The Human Quest. Backed by a Halloween-themed documentary and vampire-inspired visuals, the track positions the band at the crossroads of indie pop rock, hip-hop grit, and cinematic storytelling.First conceived in 2015, Blood Like Yours began as a late-night idea between band founders Justin Werner and Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling). “This song was actually written back in 2015. Paul was living down in Imperial Beach, and I was in Claremont. We decided to create a Halloween-themed trilogy. The first song we came up with was ‘Blood Like Yours,'” says Werner. The process was fast and instinctive: “The song pretty much wrote itself in about 45 minutes,” he recalls.Originally born from electronic beats and a minimalist setup, the track has since transformed into a full-band performance. “Over time, it evolved into this indie pop rock sound,” Werner explains. Each member of 3rd Borough adds their own layers: Mark Boyce brings blues and gospel textures, bassist Ibo Rodriguez contributes a broad perspective shaped by formal training in Puerto Rico, Apaulo8 infuses hip-hop and rap elements, guitarist Dono Fox (Donovan) delivers technical precision, and drummer Arkhota (Argel Cota) provides versatile rhythms. “It's a melting pot of influences that make the sound unique,” Werner notes.For Apaulo8, the track's impact lies in its balance. “Music for us is about yin and yang. We want positive messages, but we also embrace darkness. That balance lets us create something edgy yet lighthearted. For Blood Like Yours, we drew inspiration from The Lost Boys movie—something fun but haunting, appealing to kids and adults alike.”The single also comes to life visually with a vampire-themed music video and a Halloween documentary. “It covers the whole process: how we created the music video, interviews with band members, the making of the album, and behind-the-scenes footage,” Apaulo8 explains. For Werner, revisiting vampire mythology was a chance to refresh a timeless archetype. “Vampires have been portrayed as romantic, monstrous, murderous—it's evolved. With Blood Like Yours, we leaned toward a romantic take. It's basically a love song in a Halloween costume.”Though the single may stand out as a seasonal anthem, the band stresses that their forthcoming album, The Human Quest, goes much further. “The Human Quest is about the ups and downs of being human. Blood Like Yours stood out—it felt powerful, like a hit, so we pushed it as a single. The album itself spans many genres because some songs were written 10 to 15 years ago,” Apaulo8 shares. Werner adds, “We believe in divine timing. Unlike bands that write 50 songs and pick 12, we wrote around 20 and chose the best by intuition.”For Apaulo8, the most rewarding moment comes with “the final product, after all the revisions, when everyone is happy and we hear that polished version.” Werner's favorite part is the connection with listeners: “For me, it's when someone hears the finished song for the first time and appreciates it. That's why we do this, because music can inspire others.”With The Human Quest on the horizon, 3rd Borough hopes listeners find both individuality and unity in their music. “We want it to be personal, yet unifying,” says Werner. “Everyone feels something different, but we all move to the same rhythm. That's the beauty of music.”About 3rd BoroughFrom San Diego's moonlit cliffs, 3rd Borough creates a powerful blend of indie pop rock and hip-hop's raw energy. Founded in Ocean Beach, the six-member collective—Justin Werner, Apaulo8 (Paul Kipling), Ibo Rodriguez, Mark Boyce, Arkhota (Argel Cota), and Dono Fox (Donovan)—weaves anthems of longing and rebellion. Their sound fuses soaring melodies with gritty beats, shaped by a wide spectrum of influences. Their upcoming single, Blood Like Yours(September 25, 2025), leads into their full album The Human Quest and a Halloween 2025 documentary. A nocturnal tribe with sharp lyrics and haunting melodies, 3rd Borough invites listeners worldwide to join their journey across all major streaming platforms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

October 3, 2025, turned into another reminder that Jeffrey Epstein's ghost still looms large over politics, culture, and public life. On the National Mall, a guerrilla statue of Donald Trump and Epstein holding hands was reinstalled, sparking outrage, laughter, and confusion from passersby while reigniting conversations about Epstein's ties to the powerful. Across the Atlantic, Hartlepool Council voted unanimously to strip Lord Peter Mandelson of his “Freedom of the Borough” honor, citing his associations with Epstein as incompatible with the town's values—a stinging rebuke for the former Labour heavyweight in his old political stronghold. Both stories underscored the theme that proximity to Epstein remains a toxic liability, even years after his death.Meanwhile, in Washington, Rep. Jimmy Gomez added a dose of satirical flair with a parody movie poster titled “Forgetting Jeffrey Epstein,” a direct jab at Trump that spread rapidly across social media. Critics dismissed it as childish, while supporters praised it as a cultural weapon that keeps the scandal in circulation. Taken together, the statue, the borough vote, and the meme illustrate how Epstein's legacy refuses to fade, resurfacing in art, politics, and public ridicule. The powerful may beg for the world to “move on,” but cultural memory—and a heavy dose of sarcasm—keeps dragging Epstein's shadow back into the spotlight.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of Minutes:August 21, 2025 Approval of AgendaReports of Officials and Committees:Mayor's Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer's Report Manager's Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Public Hearing, Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-12: Repealing and Replacing Section 3.01.125 and Adopting New Ethics Standards for Officials and Employees Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-22R: Amending Resolution No. 13-06 Declaring Certain Municipal Property as the Location for a Skagway Senior Citizens Center or Clinic Provider Housing Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 25-25R: Amending the Assembly Rules of Procedure to Clarify Certain Terms, Deadlines, and Guidelines Unfinished BusinessNew Business: Consideration of Marijuana License Renewal Applications: Francis, LLC, dba BoomTown Buds, Retail Marijuana License #36831 Combined Renewal Award of Phase 1 Rockslide Mitigation Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC) Services Contract Appointment of Yukon Territory Liaison to Ports and Harbors Advisory Board Mayor and Assembly Discussion ItemsExecutive Session: Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion: Annual Evaluation of Borough ClerkAdjournmentPacket

In this newscast: Chief of Police Derek Bos says the Juneau Police Department is taking action to reform its policies after an officer was filmed slamming a man to the ground during an arrest in July; The City and Borough of Juneau has pushed back the eviction deadline for renters living in the historic Telephone Hill neighborhood in downtown Juneau; Goldbelt Incorporated leadership says the Alaska Native corporation has big plans for its proposed $500 million cruise ship port on Juneau's Douglas Island; Most of the staff running three Alaska newspapers on the Kenai Peninsula and Juneau resigned in protest Monday.

Imagine learning to drive… joining classes, talking to driving instructors, and taking theory exams in a foreign language. That's exactly what I just did. Two weeks ago, I passed my Japanese driving test! It wasn't easy. I went from knowing almost nothing about Japanese road signs, traffic rules, or driving terminology to passing both my provisional and main license written tests on the first try. I also completed over 60 hours of lessons, both online and in a car, all entirely in Japanese. In this episode, I want to share what this experience taught me about language learning: how you can absorb hundreds of new words, understand complex grammar, and actually use all of it in real life… much faster than I ever thought possible. Conversation Club - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/29/355-my-greatest-language-challenge-learning-to-drive-in-another-language-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pWotD Episode 3069: Assata Shakur Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 280,211 views on Friday, 26 September 2025 our article of the day is Assata Shakur.Assata Olugbala Shakur ( ə-SAH-tə shə-KOOR; born JoAnne Deborah Byron; July 16, 1947 – September 25, 2025), also known as Joanne Chesimard, was an American political activist who was a member of the Black Liberation Army (BLA). In 1977, she was convicted in the murder of state trooper Werner Foerster during a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike in 1973. She escaped from prison in 1979 and was wanted by the FBI, with a $1 million FBI reward for information leading to her capture, and an additional $1 million reward offered by the New Jersey attorney general.Born in Flushing, Queens, Shakur grew up in New York City and Wilmington, North Carolina. After she ran away from home several times, her aunt, who would later act as one of her lawyers, took her in. Shakur became involved in political activism at Borough of Manhattan Community College and City College of New York. After graduation she began using the name Assata Shakur and briefly joined the Black Panther Party, before joining the BLA.Between 1971 and 1973, she was charged with several crimes and was the subject of a multi-state manhunt. In May 1973, Shakur was arrested after being wounded in a shootout on the New Jersey Turnpike. Also involved in the shootout were officers Werner Foerster and James Harper, and BLA members Sundiata Acoli and Zayd Malik Shakur. Harper was wounded, and Zayd Shakur and Foerster were killed. Between 1973 and 1977, Shakur was charged with murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping in relation to the shootout and six other incidents. She was acquitted on three of the charges and three were dismissed. In 1977, she was convicted of the murder of State Trooper Foerster and of seven other felonies related to the 1973 shootout. Her defense argued that medical evidence exonerated her, i.e., her right arm was shot and paralyzed while her hands were raised, and she would have been unable to fire a weapon.While serving a life sentence for murder in New Jersey's Clinton Correctional Facility for Women, Shakur escaped in 1979, with assistance from the BLA and the May 19 Communist Organization. In 1984, she was granted political asylum in Cuba, where she remained for the rest of her life despite U. S. government efforts to have her extradited. In 2013, she was added to the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list, as Joanne Deborah Chesimard, and was the first woman on the list.Shakur died on September 25th, 2025 at the age of 78 due to "health problems and advanced age" according to the Cuban Foreign Ministry.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:26 UTC on Saturday, 27 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Assata Shakur on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Ayanda.

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In this new episode, I talk about America's long history of resenting domestic policing by the military especially when the military is used against citizen protesters, from the Boston Massacre to the Gilded Age. Get 3 months of premium wireless service for $15 bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/Blindness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the show merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, perfect for gifts!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pledge support on Patreon to get an ad-free feed with exclusive episodes!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my novel, Manuscript Found!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Direct all advertising inquiries to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find other high-quality podcasts! Some music in this episode is licensed through a Blue Dot Sessions blanket license active at the time of the episode's publication. Blue Dot Sessions tracks include Cicle DR Valga, Borough, Horror the Gatekeeper, Delicates, Uncertain Ground, and Small World Reveals. Additional music, including Remedy for Melancholy, Oecumene Sleeps, Periculum, and Sentinel, are by Kai Engel, licensed through a Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I am going to talk about a very interesting political topic: gerrymandering. Gerrymandering is when politicians create voting districts in a way that gives one political party an advantage over the others. This topic is incredibly relevant right now, and constantly in the news in the USA. This year, Texas and some other US states have decided to redraw their congressional maps. This is, of course, causing a lot of political tension and debate across the country. In this episode, I will explain what gerrymandering is, why it happens, whether it should be allowed, and then I will also look at some other unusual English political words and phrases! Conversation Club - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/22/354-what-is-gerrymandering-and-other-useful-political-terms-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David, Jon and Alfie look ahead to Exeter's next match against Stevenage. But, only for about 90 seconds. There's a fair bit of Private News to get through first. And if you'd like to support the pod and receive episodes early, a Patreon only pod, Jon's Thursday night preview videos, immediate match reviews on a Saturday and be part of a super little community then sign up to https://www.patreon.com/ydkwydpod thanks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textTomorrow, September 16th, 2025, Anchorage will celebrate 50 years as a unified municipality. In honor of that anniversary I am re-releasing an episode from last year with Charter Commissioner, Jane Angvik. This episode is almost exclusively about the charter commission. I have another episode with Jane about her life; here's that link. I have also interviewed the other two living members of the Anchorage Charter Commission: Joe Josephson and Lisa Parker – you can find links to their episodes here: Joe Josephson Lisa Parker.Happy 50th birthday to the municipality of Anchorage!Anchorage Charter Commission member Jane Angvik ran for the Anchorage Charter Commission not too long after she had moved to Anchorage in 1973. What she had learned during her time working for the Greater Anchorage Borough Planning Department was that the City of Anchorage and the Borough of Anchorage hated each other – they couldn't stop suing each other, and the State of Alaska had grown weary of the drama. The ridiculous conflict even resulted in the loss of life. This is Jane Angvik's recollections of her time serving on the Charter Commission. 

Try Lingoda with code 20THINKING for 20€ off. ⁠ https://try.lingoda.com/ThinkingAugust Today, we're diving into the fascinating life of Marie Skłodowska Curie. Was she the greatest scientist ever? Well… maybe! She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, and a true pioneer in the study of radioactivity. In this episode, we'll explore her life, achievements, struggles, and lasting legacy of one of the most influential scientists of all time. Conversation Club - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/15/353-marie-curie-the-greatest-scientist-of-all-time-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent weeks the United Nations Security Council has met to discuss Israel's planned military expansion in Gaza, to reject the creation of a rival government in Sudan, and hear reports of conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and at the Thailand/Cambodia border. The Security Council is a powerful, yet controversial, organisation at the centre of the United Nations. They have an immense amount of power, but this power is concentrated in the hands of just 5 countries. Today I want to think about 2 questions. What exactly is the UN Security Council, and why does it have so much influence over international peace and security? In today's episode of Thinking in English, we're going to look at the history of the Security Council, how it works, and the difference between permanent and temporary members. We'll talk about its goals and powers, examine some of the criticisms it faces, and think about what the future might hold for one of the most powerful organisations in the world. Conversation Club - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/08/352-what-is-the-united-nations-security-council-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which city has been the capital of three different empires? Which city is located on two continents at the same time? And which city has been known throughout history by three very different names, including Byzantium and Constantinople? The answer, of course, is Istanbul. Today, we're going to explore the fascinating history of this city. For over 2,500 years, Istanbul has stood at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Christianity and Islam, East and West. It has been a centre of politics, culture, religion, and trade. So many of you requested this episode, and I hope you enjoy learning some history while improving your English comprehension and vocabulary! Conversation Club - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - ⁠https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/01/351-history-of-istanbul-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Why Care?, host Nadia Nagamootoo speaks with Ryan Panchoo, the Founder of Borough 22, a pioneering doughnut brand built on the principles of inclusion, representation and authenticity. From his early days balancing family needs with business ambitions to breaking into iconic retailers like Selfridges, Ryan shares his inspiring journey of resilience and innovation. He discusses why designing for the minority is true inclusion, how visibility matters as a Black Founder, and his mission to redefine what's possible in the food industry. With reflections on representation, expansion, and creating treats everyone can enjoy, Ryan's story is both uplifting and thought-provoking.Key TakeawaysBuilding with inclusion at the core creates lasting impact and opportunity.Representation matters: visibility of minority founders inspires change and belonging.Challenges in food and retail industries can become stepping stones to innovation.Mentorship, resilience, and authenticity are vital in sustaining entrepreneurial growth.Inclusion is not just social good, but a smart and future-facing business strategy.HighlightsRyan's journey from bricklaying to becoming a celebrated food entrepreneur.Founding Borough 22 to create inclusive doughnuts that everyone can enjoy.Breaking into Selfridges and proving the demand for gluten-free and vegan products.Reflections on the lack of representation in food entrepreneurship and his decision to be visible.Expanding Borough 22 globally, from Qatar to the United States.Why true inclusion means designing products with the minority in mind.Guest BioRyan Panchoo is the Founder of Borough 22, a pioneering free-from doughnut brand that has transformed the UK's perception of gluten-free and vegan indulgence. Originally developed in his home kitchen for his children with multiple allergies, Ryan has built Borough 22 into a category-defining business that's now stocked in Selfridges, ships nationwide, and appears regularly at high-profile pop-ups and festivals.A self-taught baker turned entrepreneur, Ryan has consistently pushed boundaries in the free-from space, blending product innovation, brand storytelling, and strategic growth to carve out a loyal and ever-growing customer base. His leadership has seen Borough 22 featured in major media publications including Vogue, GQ, and The Guardian, whilst also attracting retail partnerships and expansion opportunities across the UK and beyond.As a Black founder in the food and beverage space, Ryan is a vocal advocate for representation, inclusion, and building businesses with purpose. With a sharp eye for market trends and a deep connection to his brand's mission, he continues to redefine what it means to be a challenger brand in today's food landscape.LinksRyan Panchoo : Website | Instagram | TikTokNadia Nagamootoo:⁠ LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠Avenir Consulting: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/avenirconsultingservices⁠Purchase Beyond Discomfort using the discount code shared in the episode: ⁠⁠https://practicalinspiration.com/book/beyond-discomfort

Send us a text!In this episode of the King's Hall Podcast, we'll continue talking about great tribal leaders and why they're so essential for building Christian boroughs. We'll discuss men like Prince Henry the Navigator, who had the power to transform his generations because of his boldness, clarity of vision, and audacity to see the mission accomplished. We'll also be discussing the principles and characteristics of leadership that we have tried to cultivate here in Ogden.Did you know supporters of the show get ad-free video and audio episodes delivered early and access to our patron exclusive shows The Deus Vault and After Hours?    https://www.patreon.com/thekingshallThis episode is sponsored by: Armored Haven - full-scale security for any size business.   visit http://Armoredhaven.com/kingshall to receive three months of free monitoring with any new service agreement.Armored Republic: Making Tools of Liberty for the defense of every free man's God-given rights - Text JOIN to 88027 or visit: https://www.ar500armor.com/ Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial.    https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com/Go to Mt Athos for sustainably sourced goat dairy protein and other performance products. Listeners of the show get a 20% discount site-wide with code "NCP20".    https://athosperform.com/Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation.    https://keepwise.partners/Build generational wealth with Stonecrop Wealth Advisors! Go to this link to check out their special offers to King's Hall listeners today.    https://stonecropadvisors.com/kingshallVisit Muzzle-Loaders.com and get 10% off your first order when you use the coupon code KINGSHALL at checkout.    https://muzzle-loaders.com/Support the show:https://www.patreon.com/thekingshall

In this newscast: Juneau's Back Loop Bridge is now open again for traffic two weeks after suffering damage from Juneau's record-breaking glacial outburst flood; Petersburg's school buildings and surrounding area were on lockdown for over an hour yesterday afternoon after police received a false report of a person with an AR-15 gun in a school bathroom; Gov. Mike Dunleavy's 30-day special session ends this weekend, and lawmakers don't plan to meet at the Capitol again; The Juneau School District Board of Education unanimously accepted nearly $120,000 in grant funding for one of its alternative schools; Southeast Alaska's regional tribe is calling for the City and Borough of Sitka to reverse a decision denying the construction of a tall tower in a neighborhood; A new app could alert Nome residents when people go missing

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/think85⁠⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! What makes something the same object over time, even if all of its parts are replaced? This might sound like a strange question, but it's one of the oldest and most interesting puzzles in philosophy. And we still ask similar questions all the time: about identity, technology, artificial intelligence, and ourselves. If you change over time, your personality, your body, your memories… are you still the same you? In today's episode of Thinking in English, we're going to explore this fascinating idea through one of history's most famous thought experiments: the Ship of Theseus. As always, this episode is designed to help you improve your English. I'll introduce you to useful vocabulary, explain ideas clearly, and make you think more deeply in English. Conversation Club - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/08/25/350-the-ship-of-theseus-what-makes-something-truly-the-same-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this newscast: Cruise ship passengers who arrive at Juneau's farthest dock may not have to trek as far to get to downtown in the coming years; The union representing most Juneau Police Department staff has declared an impasse in its negotiations for a new contract with the City and Borough of Juneau; After nearly a decade finessing her craft, artist Sydney Akagi is eager to introduce Sitkans to Ravenstail and Chilkat weaving as the most recent Native Arts Resident at the Sheldon Jackson Museum; Southcentral Alaska residents who bought air filters, face masks and dog goggles in preparation for the potential eruption of Mount Spurr can breathe a sigh of relief. Alaska volcano observers Wednesday moved the alert level on Spurr from the yellow “advisory” status to a green “normal” status, indicating an extremely low chance of an eruption.

A Kent landlord has revealed plans to offer woodland to a council for a traveller camp.Fergus Wilson has said he will sell a 12 acre site in Boughton Monchelsea, that he bought in the 1980s, to Maidstone Borough Council.The local authority recently launched a search for suitable land to accommodate a 15 pitch camp.Also in today's podcast, the Reform UK leader of Kent County Council has told local authorities to check up on the legal status of asylum hotels.Linden Kemkaran has spoken out after a High Court decision to stop people being housed at a hotel in Epping.Thousands of teenagers across Kent have been picking up their GCSE results today.National figures show the number of students getting top grades has risen slightly from last year and remains higher than before the Covid pandemic. Hear from Gracie and Amelia who collected their results last year and have advice for anyone getting them today.We've also been speaking to a careers advisor at North Kent College.A Maidstone man, who was a victim of childhood bullying, is attempting to run seven marathons in seven days in seven countries for charity.Ben White, from Teston, was physically and verbally bullied during his time at secondary school.He's explained how the verbal abuse he suffered for how he ran had a profound effect - but says that running has saved his life.And in sport, Kent's cricketers are back in One Day Cup action today.The Spitfires are bottom of Group B with just 1 win in 5 and are at The County Ground to take on the Northamptonshire Steelbacks.

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/think85⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! What does it really take to become an expert English speaker? How do some people reach such a high level of fluency, while others seem to struggle for years without much progress? Is it talent? Luck? Or something else? Recently, I rewatched a fascinating video from one of my favourite YouTube channels, Veritasium, titled “The Four Things It Takes to Be an Expert.” The video looks at the science behind how people become truly skilled at something, whether it's music, sports, or academic subjects. As I watched, I realised that the ideas in the video are incredibly relevant to English learners. So, in this episode of Thinking in English, I want to take the four key principles from that Veritasium video and apply them directly to learning English. These principles can help guide your study, improve your skills, and ultimately help you become an expert speaker of the language. This episode was originally recorded as a Bonus Episode for my Patreon community a year ago... subscribe to Patreon for more great episodes. Let's get started! Veritasium's Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eW6Eagr9XA Conversation Club - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/08/18/349-how-to-become-an-expert-in-english-or-anything-else-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/think85⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Today we are going to look at an interesting and often controversial idea: Universal Basic Income, or UBI for short. Let me ask you a question: What if the government gave everyone free money, no strings attached? No matter who you are, where you work, or how much you earn; just regular payments, every month, guaranteed. Does this sound too good to be true? Or maybe it sounds like a smart solution to poverty, inequality, and the future of work? In this episode, we'll explore the concept of Universal Basic Income, discuss its goals and purpose, look at real-life experiments and trials from around the world, and examine the debate: Is UBI a brilliant idea… or a dangerous one? Finland UBI Trial - https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/social-sector/our-insights/an-experiment-to-inform-universal-basic-income Kenya UBI Trial - https://www.givedirectly.org/2023-ubi-results/ Stockton UBI Trial - https://www.stocktondemonstration.org/ Conversation Club - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/08/11/348-what-is-universal-basic-income-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠ ⁠AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening a brick-and-mortar business in New York City takes more than just a good idea. It takes funding, strategy, establishing connections and a clear sense of purpose. That’s what Adrian Cepeda brought when he founded The World’s Borough Bookshop in Jackson Heights two years ago. His mission? To highlight BIPOC, immigrant, and first-gen authors, who represent the diverse voices of his neighborhood. With the help of a $20,000 grant from the “Queens Tech and Innovation Challenge” and momentum from his TikTok account, BookPapi, the shop has become more than a place to buy books. It’s a community hub, hosting story-times, open mics, and workshops. Today, Adrian shares what it really takes to launch a business, how public funding and digital platforms like tiktok helped him get it off the ground, and why representation and community are at the center. Check out our event: Making It Here: How to enter and navigate the ever-changing workplace Learn more about The World's Borough Bookshop Find Bookpapi on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/think85 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! You're studying every day… but you feel stuck. You forget vocabulary. You hesitate to speak. And you start to wonder… “Why am I even doing this?” If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many English learners experience frustration, boredom, or burnout at some point on their journey. But what if I told you that philosophy could help? In this episode of Thinking in English, we're going to explore practical, powerful lessons from some of history's greatest thinkers: Stoics, Existentialists, Buddhists, and more. These ideas have helped people cope with life's biggest challenges… so why not apply them to the challenge of learning English? Whether you're feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, or just tired of forgetting everything you study, this episode is for you! Conversation Club - https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/08/04/347-philosophy-for-frustrated-english-learners-english-vocabulary-lesson/⁠ ⁠⁠AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we are going to talk about the history of New York city. New York is one of the most famous cities in the world. Its history is interesting and important, and I think also relevant for people learning English. Why? Because by learning about New York's history, you can understand more about American culture and language. You might remember my episode about the history of London. Like London, New York has a long and exciting past. But while London's history goes back thousands of years, New York's story is a little more recent, but is equally fascinating. So, in this episode, we will explore how New York grew from a small settlement into the big city it is today. TRANSCRIPT - ⁠⁠⁠https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/07/28/346-history-of-new-york-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866 YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this newscast: The City and Borough of Juneau is inviting developers, nonprofit and tribal governments to apply for grants or loans from its affordable housing fund; Two black bear cubs were electrocuted to death after climbing a utility pole in downtown Juneau Monday night; The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development is appealing a federal decision that could cost the state $80 million; A coalition of schools and advocacy groups, including several Alaska school districts, is suing the Trump administration over its decision to withhold about $6.8 billion in federal education funds approved by Congress; The state's only med school program started this week with its biggest cohort

Have you ever heard the word immersion? In language learning, immersion means surrounding yourself with English in your daily life. Instead of only studying from textbooks, you try to listen, read, speak, and think in English as much as possible. It's a popular and powerful method to improve quickly and naturally. I first talked about language immersion on this podcast a few years ago. But since then, a lot has changed. Today, in 2025, there are many new tools like ChatGPT and other AI technologies that can help you create an immersive English environment, even from your home. That's why I want to revisit this topic. In this episode, I'll explain what immersion means today, share some updated tips, and show you how to use modern tools and techniques to make your English learning faster and more enjoyable! TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/07/21/345-how-to-immerse-yourself-in-english-in-2025/⁠⁠⁠ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, we will feature a guide for what to do in all five boroughs. Today Rob MacKay of the Queens Tourism Council kicks off the series with the top attractions the World's Borough has to offer this season. Plus, listeners share their favorite summer spots in Queens.

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