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Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel exchange some car stories before diving into the Broncos advancing without an injured Bo Nix. Matt explains how the team moves forward this week and has the opportunity to rally around Jarrett Stidham. Looking at the head coaching openings, who would be the ideal candidate for the Bills? Matt thinks it's a tough spot because of the immediate Super Bowl expectations. It's Conference Championship Playoff Weekend and the Patriots should feel confident against the Broncos. The Rams visit the Seahawks and Bobby explains why Matthew Stafford is the best QB left playing. Boston Globe Sr. NFL Writer Ben Volin will be in Denver to cover the Patriots. Ben notes the turnaround from New England after Mike Vrabel joined the team. How has Drake Maye established himself as the leader of this locker room? Ben was surprised by the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott because coaching wasn't their issue this season. What is the best candidate for Buffalo? Ben feels like the Seahawks have the advantage of rest against the Rams, but LA has been playing tough. Ben reveals his favorites for MVP this season, before Matt asks for Ben's favorite Tim Tebow story. With 4 QB's left, which one has the best 'story' if they won the Super Bowl? Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in for an insightful episode where Marina Franklin discusses black men's health, comedy, and the power of community with guests Guy Torry and Nonye Brown-West. Guy Torry is an actor and comedian known for his role in the film American History X and as the creator of the acclaimed docuseries Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy.  Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch. She has also appeared on Amazon, NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning on Sirius XM, and the New York Comedy Festival. Check her schedule on nonyecomedy.com or Instagram to see when she's coming to a city near you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch      

(00:00) CHRISTOPHER PRICE covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Globe and joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about their win over the Houston Texans, facing the Stidham-led Denver Broncos and much more!(15:55.40)(29:44.17) Nick hits the tailgates to talk with fans celebrating the big win!Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe joins the show in the third hour and opens the hour breaking down the Houston Texans ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Patriots. (11:31) More thoughts on the Patriots and Texans Divisional Round matchup. Plus, the callers weigh in on the Patriots. (24:35) Gasper's thoughts on the other AFC Divisional round matchup between the Bills and the Broncos. (31:48) Final thoughts from Gasper ahead of Sunday's Patriots vs Texans Divisional Weekend matchup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode Razib, talks to Richard Hanania, a returning guest to the podcast. Hanania holds a Ph.D. from UCLA, a J.D. from the University of Chicago, and an undergraduate degree from CU Boulder in linguistics. He is a regular contributor to the Boston Globe and UnHerd, and has his own newsletter. Hanania is also the author of The Origins of Woke: Civil Rights Law, Corporate America, and the Triumph of Identity Politics. Razib and Hanania talk about his new book Kakistocracy: Why Populism Ends in Disaster, and his developing views on populism and immigration. They highlight the rise of populism on the Right, the rejection of cognitive elitism, and the impact of social media on political discourse. Hanania criticizes the far-right's nativism, particularly against Indian immigrants, and the rise of anti-Semitism, both as a feature of low-IQ populism. They also touch on foreign policy, noting the failures of authoritarian regimes like Russia and China, and the potential for democratic systems to prevail. Hanania brings up cultural differences, particularly in Asia, and the impact of personality traits on success. They talk about the Big Five personality traits, and note that disagreeableness and low neuroticism are linked to professional success, especially in men. Razib also brings up the 2017 James Damore Google memo controversy, highlighting the cultural and political implications down to the present. Hanania reflects on his experiences with cancel culture and the evolving acceptance of diverse viewpoints. They also discuss the role of Substack in promoting free speech and the challenges faced by platforms in maintaining this principle.

From '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Meghan Ottolini is joined by Chad Graff of The Athletic and Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe live from Gillette Stadium to preview this weekend's Divisional Round matchup between the Patriots and Texans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! All About The 100 Club of Massachusetts and how they provide benefits to the surviving families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line-of-duty in Massachusetts.Guest: Tracie Hines - first-ever director of the 100 Club of Massachusetts Cape Cod Healthcare is completing the final phase of its $215 million Edward Barbey Patient Care Pavilion, adding cardiovascular care to the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, which opened in May.Guest: Mike Lauf - President and CEO, Cape Cod Healthcare In a season all about offense, it was the Patriots’ defense that pulled through vs. Chargers. Pats vs. the Texans this weekend.Guest: Ben Volin – Boston Globe sportswriter Sheepdog, the award-winning film that follows a decorated combat veteran’s journey through Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) to Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). It raises awareness about what our vets go through and how to better support them.Guest: Steven Grayhm – Director and Star Actor in the filmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) A caller suggests we refer to Ranger Suarez as ROCKY Suarez now that he's a member of the Red Sox.(17:24.80) Sports writer and author GARY MYERS joins us to talk about all the coaching moves going on in the NFL.(31:19.99) The Boston Globe has a piece comparing Drake Maye's second season to Tom Brady's.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Announcing the February Gays Reading Book Club Pick...⭐️ MISSING SAM by Thrity Umrigar, the bestselling author of HONORAt first glance, MISSING SAM looks like a classic thriller: a woman goes missing after a morning run and her wife is left behind to search for answers. But very quickly, this book becomes something much deeper. The book is about what happens when grief collides with prejudice. About how quickly suspicion attaches itself to certain bodies. About love, marriage, and what it means to feel unsafe not just in the world, but inside your own community.New to the club? Get your first book for just $1!When you join the Gays Reading Book Club with Allstora, here's what you get:A SIGNED copy of the book!30% off everything on Allstora's websiteAccess to our Book Club chatEvery subscription donates a children's book to an LGBTQIA+ youthA book club that exclusively supports LGBTQIA+ authorsAnd more along the wayThrity Umrigar is the bestselling author of nine previous novels, including Honor, which was a Reese's Book Club Pick, as well as four picture books and a memoir. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and in several languages. A former journalist, she has contributed to the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the New York Times, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and other newspapers. She is a recipient of the Nieman Fellowship to Harvard, and winner of the Cleveland Arts Prize, the Seth Rosenberg prize and a Lambda Literary award. She is currently a Distinguished University Professor of English at Case Western Reserve University.Sign up for the Gays Reading Book Club HERESUBSTACK! MERCH! WATCH! CONTACT! hello@gaysreading.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textBill Bartholomew offers additional analysis of Governor McKee's State of the State address and is joined by veteran reporter Steve Klamkin to put the speech — and reaction from other political figures — into perspective.Support the show

Roger Williams University runs prison education and reentry programs for Rhode Islanders who are serving time. Now, he has a master's degree in community development and runs programs to help people re-enter society after being in prison. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick, along with Gena Bianco, the dean of Roger Williams University's Extension School, to talk about what it means to walk out of prison with a credential. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textBill Bartholomew provides on-location analysis from the Rhode Island State House following Governor McKee's delivery of the 2026 State of the State address. Support the show

Meghan Ottolini is joined by Chad Graff of The Athletic and Nicole Yang of The Boston Globe live from Gillette Stadium to preview this weekend's Divisional Round matchup between the Patriots and Texans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MA Attorney General Andrea Campbell joins for Ask the AG.Andris Nelsons of the Boston Symphony Orchestra joins to preview their special America250 programming.Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discusses her latest column on the impact of Boston's liquor license expansion and what Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve mean for businesses in Massachusetts.Retired judge Nancy Gertner on the resignation of several top Minnesota attorneys, the Supreme Court trans athlete case, and Trump's push to change how the midterms are conducted, through redistricting, tighter voter registration rules and by gutting cybersecurity protections.

A century ago Salem celebrated its 300th birthday. And they had a party like you would never believe! Last week we covered just the first day of festivities, so let's see what the next few days have in store! Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they take another look back at Salem's Tercentenary celebration. Prepare for parades, parachutes, and presidents galore! Tickets to our next LIVE SHOW on February 7th For all Salem News references, see microfilm at Salem Public Library for July 1926.  Newspapers.com. The Gazette and Daily, June 24, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-and-daily/187217767/.  Newspapers.com. The Boston Globe, July 23, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/187306056/.  Newspapers.com. The Times Leader, March 6, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-leader/187217525/.  Newspapers.com. Record-Journal, February 23, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/record-journal/187217334/.  Newspapers.com. The Rutland Daily Herald, March 6, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-rutland-daily-herald/185999327/.  Newspapers.com. The Boston Globe, March 20, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/185998806/.  Newspapers.com. The Springfield Daily Republican, March 6, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-springfield-daily-republican/185998258/.  Newspapers.com. Reading Times, July 8, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/187098155/.  Newspapers.com. The Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/185999076/. “Salem Tercentenary Photographic Archive. ”Flickr album, Salem State Archives. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “July 4th, 1926 Celebration.” Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “Salem Tercentenary.” Salem Public Library Links and Lore. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Streets of Salem. “The Salem Tercentenary, 1926.” January 7, 2024. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Welcome to the Freedom Forge! In this first episode, Paula Mateer from the Steamboat Emerging Leaders Council sits down with Carine Hajjar, an opinion journalist for The Washington Post's Opinion section, former columnist and Editorial Board member at The Boston Globe, and Steamboat Institute Fellow. They talk about being a conservative at Harvard, going on to a career in journalism, and more!

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! With the new year, comes new resolutions with people looking to lose weight…BBB Scam Alert: Use caution when searching for weight loss products online.Guest: Paula Fleming - Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Better Business Bureau - Boston Recap of the Patriots win over the LA Chargers as the Pats enter the postseason.Guest: Chris Price – Boston Globe sports reporter There is growing demand across the country for high schools to prepare students to manage their finances in real life by making personal finance classes a requirement before graduating.Guest: Billy Hensley - Ph.D., President and CEO, National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) – a nonprofit focused on financial education How real food, rest, movement, and connection to the natural world can restore vitality to animals and people alike. Healing is less about complex drugs and more about returning to life’s essentials.Guest: Dr. Doug Coward - Veterinarian and author of “In Healing Both Ends of the Leash” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A century ago Salem celebrated its 300th birthday. And they had a party like you would never believe! Last week we covered just the first day of festivities, so let's see what the next few days have in store! Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they take another look back at Salem's Tercentenary celebration. Prepare for parades, parachutes, and presidents galore! Tickets to our next LIVE SHOW on February 7th For all Salem News references, see microfilm at Salem Public Library for July 1926.  Newspapers.com. The Gazette and Daily, June 24, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-gazette-and-daily/187217767/.  Newspapers.com. The Boston Globe, July 23, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/187306056/.  Newspapers.com. The Times Leader, March 6, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-leader/187217525/.  Newspapers.com. Record-Journal, February 23, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/record-journal/187217334/.  Newspapers.com. The Rutland Daily Herald, March 6, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-rutland-daily-herald/185999327/.  Newspapers.com. The Boston Globe, March 20, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/185998806/.  Newspapers.com. The Springfield Daily Republican, March 6, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-springfield-daily-republican/185998258/.  Newspapers.com. Reading Times, July 8, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/187098155/.  Newspapers.com. The Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1926. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/185999076/. “Salem Tercentenary Photographic Archive. ”Flickr album, Salem State Archives. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “July 4th, 1926 Celebration.” Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “Salem Tercentenary.” Salem Public Library Links and Lore. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Streets of Salem. “The Salem Tercentenary, 1926.” January 7, 2024. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com    Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

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Its the final show before the Chargers and Patriots meet on Wild Card Sunday and only one hour to get final thoughts out. with Chargers seemingly playing to face the Pats last week, how much motivation is there for Mike Vrabel's team? Then, Chris Price of The Boston Globe joins the show for his keys to Sunday night's matchup and Derwin James being the big factor for Drake Maye. And, a quick preview of tomorrow's Fenway Fest and the giant gap in arbitration between the Detroit Tigers and Tarik Skubal.

(0:00) Chris Gasper of The Boston Globe joins the show and kicks off the hour breaking down Sunday's Wild Card matchup between the Patriots and Chargers. (13:19) The callers give their thoughts on the Patriots with Gasper. (20:55) Where could John Harbaugh end up coaching next season?(29:37) Final thoughts from Gasper ahead of Sunday's Wild Card matchup between the Patriots and the Chargers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WBUR reporter Eve Zuckoff and Boston Globe columnist Adrian Walker join WBUR's Morning Edition to reflect on transitions of power, small and large.

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(00:00) JB Long's gets corny with his LA Rams calls.(17:03.52) CHRISTOPHER PRICE covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Globe and joins Toucher & Hardy to share his thoughts on the team's Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers and much more.(28:37.88) Broken chairs and stretching.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Birthday Witch City! Salem was founded in 1626 by Roger Conant which means this year we celebrate 400+ years of history. So how is Salem The Podcast gonna kick off the celebration? Let's turn back the clock by 100 years and see how the people of Salem were celebrating back in 1926! Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, as they dive into the monumental week-long extravaganza that was Salem 300. It all kicked off with church bells ringing on the morning of July 4th. What followed was an array of musical performances, parades (yes, plural), warships, bonfires, and visit from the Vice President, and lots and lots of traffic!  For all Salem News references, see microfilm at Salem Public Library for July 1926. “Salem Tercentenary Photographic Archive.”Flickr album, Salem State Archives. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. com. The Boston Globe,March 27, 1926. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. com. The Lewiston Daily Sun,May 4, 1926. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. com. The Republican,July 3, 1926. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “July 4th, 1926 Celebration.” com.Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. “Salem Tercentenary.” Salem Public Library Wiki.Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Streets of Salem. “The Salem Tercentenary, 1926.” com,January 7, 2024. Accessed November 11, 2025. LINK. Interested in Salem The Podcast Merch!?  CLICK HERE! Interested in supporting the Podcast? Looking for more Salem content? CLICK HERE! www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Jeffrey at Salem Uncovered Tours  www.salemuncoveredtours.com  Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours   www.bewitchedtours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Season 6 Episode 10: Debbie Ann Quimby Missing On the afternoon of Tuesday May 3rd, 1977, 13 year old Debbie Ann Quimby set off on her bike to her grandparents house in Townsend Massachusetts and disappeared. Debbie, her bike and all of her belongings have never been recovered. This case is in depth, and we go into all the details! It is an episode that you don't want to miss! If you have any information about Debbie's case, please contact the Townsend Massachusetts Police Department at 978-597-2313. Resources for this episode: https://charleyproject.org/case/deborah-ann-quimby https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/727916/1 https://medium.com/the-shortform/the-girl-who-rode-to-nowhere-a8688f3d0162 https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/274dfma.html https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2007/05/03/no-giving-up-on-missing/52909635007/ https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/cold-case-investigation-pushes-forward-in-townsend/ https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/townsend-police-get-new-lead-in-missing-girl-cold-case/ https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/2009/12/25/bad-reputation-ends-supposed-search-for-deborah-ann-quimby/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5xgC0mJE5s Crimelines True Crime Youtube episode https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/anne-quimby-obituary?id=36004275 Debbie's Mom's Obituary https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fitchburg/name/richard-quimby-obituary?id=25881394 Debbie's Father's Obituary - was 2006 Newspapers.com resources: 1949_02_14_Fitchburg_Sentinel_Page_5.jpg 1963_01_11_Fitchburg_Sentinel_Page_13.jpg 1973_09_11_The_Lowell_Sun_page9.jpg 1977_05_19_The_Lowell_Sun_Page_46.jpg 1977_05_27_Nashua_Telegraph_Page_18.jpg 2001_04_15_Hartford_Courant_page1.jpg 2001_04_15_Hartford_Courant_page6.jpg 2004_06_17_News_Press_Page_6.jpg 2004_06_17_The_Brattleboro_Reformer_page2.jpg 2004_06_22_The_Boston_Globe_page14.jpg 2004_06_23_The_Boston_Globe_page18.jpg 2004_06_23_The_Recorder_2004_page5.jpg 2004_06_23_The_Republican_pg12.jpg 2004_06_27_Abilene_Reporter_News_page3.jpg 2004_06_27_Anderson_Independent_Mail_page8.jpg 2004_06_27_Bristol_Herald_Courier_page4.jpg 2004_06_27_Bryan_College_Station_Eagle_page2.jpg 2004_06_27_Columbia_Daily_Tribune_page7.jpg 2004_06_27_Danville_Register_and_Bee_page2.jpg 2004_06_27_Evansville_Courier_and_Press_page4.jpg 2004_06_27_Florence_Morning_News_page12.jpg 2004_06_27_Hartford_Courant_page19.jpg 2004_06_29_North_Adams_Transcript_page2.jpg 2004_06_29_The_Berkshire_Eagle_page2.jpg 2004_06_29_The_Boston_Globe_page20.jpg 2004_06_29_The_Recorder_page14.jpg 2004_06_29_The_Republican_pg16.jpg 2004_07_08_News_Press_Page_7.jpg 2004_07_11_News_Press_Page_6.jpg 2004_07_11_Portland_Press_Herald_page24.jpg 2004_07_11_The_Boston_Globe_page30.jpg 2004_07_13_The_Boston_Globe_page16.jpg 2004_07_20_North_Adams_Transcript_page2.jpg 2004_07_20_Sun_Journal_pageA3.jpg 2004_07_20_The_Bangor_Daily_News_page16.jpg 2004_07_20_The_Recorder_page6.jpg 2004_07_20_The_Republican_pg19.jpg 2004_07_23_News_Press_Page_6.jpg 2004_07_23_The_Boston_Globe_page24.jpg 2004_07_23_The_Republican_pg20.jpg 2022_01_27_The_Daily_American_pageA1.jpg 2022_01_27_The_Daily_American_pageA6.jpg Follow or Visit Invisible Tears everywhere at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/invisibletearspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Our Patreon and get ad free and extended episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/InvisibleTearsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Produced/Edited by Amanda Bedard Intro/Outro Music by Amanda Bedard Podcast Cover Art designed by Emiley Burriss Other Visual Assets designed/photographed by: Amanda Bedard Aubriana McMahon Jane Boroski Jessica Parker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the first day of the 2026 legislative session. Lawmakers return to face a series of major issues, including looming cuts in federal funding, the potential closure of two hospitals, and a state budget deficit of more than $100 million. Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado and Dan McGowan join host Edward Fitzpatrick to preview the session and what to expect from legislators this year. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Austin Young shares his techniques for de-risking goals to improve your chances of success. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The thinking trap that accounts for most failures2) The four paths to success3) Why thinking negative improves your oddsSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1117 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT KYLE — Kyle Austin Young is an award-winning strategy consultant for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in a wide range of fields. This work has given him the opportunity to develop and refine a powerful system for accomplishing big, meaningful goals that focuses on understanding and changing your odds of success. Kyle is a popular writer for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Boston Globe, CNBC, Psychology Today, Forbes, and Business Insider. When he's not writing, consulting, or spending time with family, you'll usually find him fishing.• Book: Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds• LinkedIn: Kyle Austin Young • Website: KyleAustinYoung.com • Free Tool: Success Diagram— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: The Whuffie Factor by Hunt• Book: Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success by Ron Friedman— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mormon women led by Claudia Bushman started the Exponent II organization in Boston while her husband Richard Bushman was stake president. Claudia caused waves when she spoke about Mormon feminism and black priesthood ordination in the 1970s before the Equal Rights Amendment & black ordination became bigger issues in the LDS Church. Salt Lake City sent an apostle to shut down the organization. Award winning authors Katie Rich & Heather Sundahl detail these early days of Exponent II in their history of 50 years in the organization. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/CGUWDGlv87I 0:00 Meet the Authors 5:06 Living History 19:46 Bushmans in Boston Don't miss our other conversations about Mormon feminism: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/feminism/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission Award-winning authors Katie Rich and Heather Sundal chronicled the five-decade history of the organization in their book, 50 Years of Exponent II. The story began in July 1974, when a group of LDS women in Boston felt inspired to create a new platform for women's voices. This inspiration was sparked by the discovery of the original Woman's Exponent (1872–1914) in Harvard’s Widener Library—a suffragist paper that showcased the complex lives of early Mormon women who balanced faith with activism. The organization grew out of a successful community project: a guidebook titled Beginners’ Boston. While the local Elders Quorum dismissed the guidebook as a “stinker of an idea,” the Relief Society took it on, eventually selling 23,000 copies! This success provided the women with both the confidence and the funds to launch a more ambitious project: Exponent II. The timing was critical, as the official Relief Society Magazine had been shuttered in 1970 due to the church’s correlation movement, leaving women without an official outlet for their unique perspectives. Claudia Bushman However, the publication quickly faced tension with Church leadership in Salt Lake City. In 1975, Area Authority Robert D. Hales met with founder Claudia Bushman, specifically requesting that the paper cease publication because he believed it would “come to no good”. Leadership was particularly concerned about the paper’s hand-drawn art, which they felt looked “subversive,” and Claudia’s public comments in the Boston Globe regarding racial policies in the Church. Later, Apostle L. Tom Perry met with the staff, strongly suggesting they shut down and explicitly stating that Claudia Bushman must resign as editor to avoid the appearance that the paper was an official church publication, given that her husband, Richard Bushman, was the Stake President. Despite these pressures, the women chose to continue, prioritizing community over ideological purity. When Claudia Bushman eventually resigned, the organization avoided collapse by shifting from a model based on a charismatic leader to a collective, decentralized effort. By focusing on personal narratives rather than a “one-size-fits-all” perspective, Exponent II has remained a vital lifeline for women seeking to explore the complexities of their lives and faith for over fifty years. Don't miss our other conversations with Mormon feminism: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/feminism/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

In part 2 of Andrea's Justina Pelletier coverage, she's joined by Beau Berman, the reporter that broke this story. *** On this show we talk a lot about how Munchausen by Proxy cases are covered in the media, and today we're getting the inside scoop from the reporter who broke one of the most high profile MBP stories. Beau Berman began covering the Justina Pelletier case back in 2013 as a young reporter and watched over the years as the case evolved and got stranger and stranger. He tells Andrea about how the story came across his desk and the complexities of trying to keep the balance on both sides while dealing with HIPAA. He reflects on his time with the Pelletiers and his thoughts on the case more than a decade after covering it.  *** Links/Resources:  Listen to Justina Pelletier Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-files-02-justina-pelletier-part-1/id1615637188 Listen to Justina Pelletier Part 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-files-04-justina-pelletier-part-3-with-beau-berman/id1615637188 Listen to Justina Pelletier Part 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-files-05-justina-pelletier-part-4/id1615637188 The Battle for Justina Pelletier: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/the-battle-for-justina-pelletier/5657866397468499112 Read about Justina Pelleiter in The Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2020/01/12/pelletier/0I2dQrYlZFJ9tNzscaXdAO/story.html Join Patreon for a look at Andrea and Dr. Bex's previous coverage of the Justina Pelletier case: https://www.patreon.com/collection/507935 Preorder Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show! Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content. Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here. To support the show, go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content. For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this powerful episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe sits down with Rajia, the founder of InvisaWear, to talk about a reality far too many women know all too well: moving through the world while constantly calculating risk. Rajia shares the terrifying experience she had in college that sparked the creation of InvisaWear and why “just be more careful” is not, and has never been, an actual solution. Together, they unpack the deeply unsettling statistics around violence against women, where current safety systems fail us, and what real, practical protection can look like. You'll learn how InvisaWear discreetly weaves safety technology into everyday accessories like necklaces, bracelets, and even scrunchies, allowing you to alert trusted contacts or emergency services with the press of a button, without escalating a situation or drawing attention. The conversation also dives into self-defense strategies, rideshare safety, hiking alone, and the emotional toll of living on high alert. They also explore the bigger picture: why legislative change, community accountability, and shifting the responsibility off women's behavior and onto systems that actually protect us matters more than ever. This episode is equal parts validating, infuriating, and empowering. If you've ever gripped your keys a little tighter, shared your location “just in case,” or wished you had an extra layer of protection, this conversation is for you. Guest Bio: Rajia Abdelaziz started one of the fastest-growing companies in America when she was just 21 years old. Today, she is an award-winning entrepreneur revolutionizing the personal safety industry. Rajia is the Founder & CEO of invisaWear, a company that creates safety devices disguised as jewelry and accessories. With just two clicks, users can instantly alert friends, family, and-optionally-police. Her work has earned national acclaim. She's been featured on the cover of Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Social Impact category, named one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe, and recognized on both the Inc. Female Founders 250 list and Inc Fastest Growing Companies list. Rajia raised $3 million to develop invisaWear's technology, scaled the company to over $20 million in sales, and secured powerhouse partnerships with ADT and TELUS Communications, two of the most respected names in the security industry. With over 3 million social media followers, Rajia isn't just building a company — she's building a global movement to make safety accessible to all. In 2023, she launched Smart Alert Holdings, a company focused on acquiring businesses that share the same mission of creating a safer world. Their first acquisition was Flare Safety, invisaWear's only competitor. Her companies have been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News, CBS, WBZ, TODAY, and more. They've also earned prestigious accolades, including TIME Magazine's Best Inventions, Fast Company's Innovation by Design Award, and the New England Innovation Award. As a minority female CEO, Rajia is passionate about breaking barriers for women and underrepresented groups in tech. Her journey of overcoming obstacles fuels her mission to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs — proving that no matter your background or the doubts you face, success is possible. Rajia remains deeply committed to mentorship through UMass Lowell's Entrepreneurship Program, helping others turn bold ideas into reality. SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram  Connect with Rajia and InvisaWear on IG    BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere. And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor.   LINKS MENTIONED: Get 10% off InvisaWear with code HEHE If you're over peeing on sticks, overthinking charts, or trying to take your temp at the same time every morning, Tempdrop does the work for you while you sleep. Grab a discount with code AFHEHE at tempdrop.com/discount/AFHEHE.  

This week on Newsmakers: a New Year's reporters roundtable breaks down the fallout from the Brown University shooting and looks and ahead to what will make headlines in 2026. Ted Nesi is joined by The Boston Globe's Steph Machado and The Providence Journal's Patrick Anderson.

As 2025 comes to a close and we look forward to season 7, we're airing the first part of Andrea's coverage on the Justina Pelletier case—the case that opened the Pandora's Box of medical kidnapping coverage in the media. *** Case Files is back with the first episode of a multi-part series on the Justina Pelletier case. Andrea and Dr. Bex covered this case in the subscriber feed, but, due to popular demand, decided to bring it to the main podcast. Justina Pelletier was a 14-year-old girl whose hospitalization at Boston Children's Hospital sparked a significant legal and media frenzy. Andrea and Dr. Bex's discussion covers the medical background of Justina's condition, including mitochondrial disease and somatoform disorder, the treatment plans proposed by the hospital, and the escalating conflict between her family and medical professionals.  *** Links/Resources:  Listen to Justina Pelletier Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-files-03-justina-pelletier-part-2-with-beau-berman/id1615637188 Listen to Justina Pelletier Part 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-files-04-justina-pelletier-part-3-with-beau-berman/id1615637188 Listen to Justina Pelletier Part 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-files-05-justina-pelletier-part-4/id1615637188 The Battle for Justina Pelletier: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/the-battle-for-justina-pelletier/5657866397468499112 Read about Justina Pelleiter in The Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2020/01/12/pelletier/0I2dQrYlZFJ9tNzscaXdAO/story.html Join Patreon for a look at Andrea and Dr. Bex's previous coverage of the Justina Pelletier case: https://www.patreon.com/collection/507935 Preorder Andrea's new book The Mother Next Door: Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy Click here to view our sponsors. Remember that using our codes helps advertisers know you're listening and helps us keep making the show! Subscribe on YouTube where we have full episodes and lots of bonus content. Follow Andrea on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos: @andreadunlop Buy Andrea's books here. To support the show, go to Patreon.com/NobodyShouldBelieveMe or subscribe on Apple Podcasts where you can get all episodes early and ad-free and access exclusive ethical true crime bonus content. For more information and resources on Munchausen by Proxy, please visit MunchausenSupport.com The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children's MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brown University has been on our minds a lot since the deadly shooting on campus. So, we're bringing back this conversation with former president Ruth Simmons. She made history in 2001 as the first Black president of an Ivy League institution. She joined us on the podcast to talk about her memoir, “Up Home.” Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:Christopher Eisgruber, president of Princeton University and the author of Terms of Respect: How Colleges Get Free Speech Right (Hachette, 2025), talks about issues of free speech and campus politics at Princeton, and the university's relationship with the Trump administration.Seth Berkley, MD, an infectious disease epidemiologist currently advising vaccine, biotechnology, and technology companies; an adjunct professor and senior adviser to the Pandemic Center at Brown University; former CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; cofounded COVAX; founded and served as CEO of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative; and the author of Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity (University of California Press, 2025), talks about the need for vaccine equity and lessons learned (and ignored) from the COVID pandemic.Clay Routledge, social psychologist, director of the Human Flourishing Lab at Archbridge Institute and author of Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life (Sounds True, 2023) explains why nostalgia for the late '90s and early 2000s is roaringly popular among Gen Z right now and listeners share stories of life before the internet and what it is about that era that younger listeners wish for today.Rachel Louise Ensign, economics reporter with The Wall Street Journal, explains the economic forces keeping Americans stuck in their homes and jobs, and how it impacts daily life.Ilya Marritz, journalist working with The Boston Globe, talks about his new series, in conjunction with The Boston Globe and On the Media, that looks at how the Trump administration has interfered with Harvard, and how it will affect academia and scientific research going forward. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity; the original web versions are available here:Princeton President Talks Campus Speech and Politics (Oct 1, 2025)Pandemic Preparedness Alert (Oct 28, 2025)Gen Z Wishes It Were 1997 (Aug 26, 2025)Americans are Economically Stuck (Oct 16, 2025)The Future of Academia (Nov 17, 2025)

When your year’s earnings are stolen and you need a quick way to make some cash on the cheap, you invent chocolate chip cookies. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Steven’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [North Texas Gutters Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here, along with Stephen Semple. Gosh, Stephen just keeps coming up with topics that are just so near and dear to my heart, and I think I might know the essence of this. Is it an empire? We’re going to talk about the birth of the chocolate chip cookie. Stephen Semple: Sure, but what’s the empire? There’s a lot sold? Dave Young: There’s a lot of… Boy, if you would have invested in chocolate chip cookies back in the day, think how much you’d have today. I’m guessing this has to do with Toll House- Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: … and the inn… Was it an inn or a woman’s name? Stephen Semple: Yes. Inn. Dave Young: It was an inn. They’ve told the story I think on the bags or something. Anyway, have at it. I’m all in on chocolate chip cookies. Stephen Semple: So it’s the late 1920s and cookies have actually emerged as a business. The National Biscuit Company, Nabisco- Dave Young: 1920s. Stephen Semple: … yeah, has been a top seller for the last 20 years with their Oreo, mainly bought in stores, not made at home. Basically, to really understand the birth, we’ve got to go back to Whitman, Massachusetts, to Ruth Wakefield, who taught Home Ec, and she was also college-educated and she was interested in cooking. Ruth, her husband Ken, quit their job, invest their life savings into converting a 19th-century old home into a restaurant. They want to create a restaurant of their dreams, has these seven tables, doing traditional New England food, even has a kid’s menu with a dessert menu, but by the time they open the doors, it’s 1930. They’ve invested two years in doing this. Dave Young: Oh, no. And? Stephen Semple: And they’re down to their last few dollars. Now, they had picked a location with lots of traffic. They had picked a location that was basically where wealthy people traveled from Boston to Cape Cod and went through this area. They called the restaurant the Toll House. Now, because it was located on an old toll road, it was not the toll building, but it was located on an old toll road. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Things started slow, but word got out and it started to get busy and they were known for their desserts, including the simplest. They did this butter pecan cookie that came with ice cream. Soon, customers are requesting the cookie without the ice cream. So they add cookies, they add these cookies as a standalone dessert. It’s 1935. It’s Labor Day. It’s the end of season. They’ve got lots of cash. They’ve done really well, and they are robbed. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: All their money is gone. They’re now at this crisis point because they’re the end of the season- Dave Young: Were they keeping all their money in a cookie jar? Stephen Semple: Perhaps. Basically, it’s the end of the season, they have no money, and they need to make something that is affordable, but it won’t cost much to make so they can create cash. They start with the butter pecan cookie, but then, she has this idea of a chocolate cookie. Dave Young: Yeah, pecans are expensive. Stephen Semple: Right, right. So Ruth says, “Okay, here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to take a baker’s chocolate bar. I’m going to cut it up and add it to this cookie.” That was the idea. Now, they’re made out of baker’s chocolate, which is unsweetened, and it didn’t work out so well, and so they then started taking a Nestle semi-sweet bar and they took basically an ice pick to that and chip it away and let small pieces into it, which then created this sweetness without it being overly sweet. Dave Young: Yeah, because you’ve got the sweetness of the sugar and the dough and all of that working for you, too. Stephen Semple: Yeah, and they called them chocolate crunch cookies. Dave Young: Chocolate crunch cookies. Stephen Semple: Because remember it was the pecan. They were still a pecan with the chocolate chips. Dave Young: Oh, okay. Stephen Semple: And people started asking for the recipe. In fact, Boston Globe newspaper published the recipe and the recipe went crazy. Now- Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: … enter Edouard Muller, who’s the Nestle CEO, and he’s in the US office. Sales are down 60% because war breaks out in Europe, not down in the US, but he wants to break into the US market because the US market is small for them at that point. He sees this sales spike in the Northeast. He’s like, “There’s this 500% increase in sales around Whitman, Massachusetts area.” Dave Young: Of Nestle chocolate. Stephen Semple: Right. He’s like, “What’s going on with that?” So he approaches them about buying the rights for the recipe. Dave Young: Okay. Didn’t know you could do that, but sure. Stephen Semple: Well, and in many ways, one could argue it was published by the newspaper, so it was in public domain, but he approaches them and he says, “Look, I want the rights to this recipe.” They pay her a dollar for it, plus hire her as a consultant, publish the recipe on the package and share the name of the restaurant so it also promotes the restaurant. That’s the deal they cut. Dave Young: Toll House. Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: Nestle changes how their bar is made, making it easier to cut up, and they rebrand and sales drop. Dave Young: Sales dropped? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Because what they find is the texture’s all wrong, people can’t break it along the lines of the bar and all this other stuff. So they have this crazy idea: why not just sell the broken pieces? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: And they start off calling them Nestle Toll House Morsels. Dave Young: Yeah, brilliant. Stephen Semple: The other thing he does is he gets it out of the candy aisle and puts it in the baking aisle. Because that was the other problem is it was sitting in the candy aisle. Dave Young: It’s where it belongs. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Put it in the baking aisle. Sales soar. Now remember the story of Ruth chipping off the chocolate? So why’d they call them morsels? People, because they knew the story, were calling them chips. Dave Young: Chips. Chocolate chips. Stephen Semple: Right. Now global sales in Nestle in 1945 rise 125% to 225 million, which would be about four billion today. During the war, they advertise, “Bake for your soldiers overseas,” and offer this as a recipe. Now, following World War II, we come into the convenience age and we have the new Nestle CEO, Carl Abegg, who does pre-made cookie doughs, and he launches those in 1955. And here’s the thing. When we talked about this as being the birth of the chocolate chip cookie, up until 1950, the bestselling cookie was Oreo. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. 1955, Oreo is no longer the favorite cookie that has been for decades, is now the chocolate chip cookie. Dave Young: In a package like Chips Ahoy or something? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Well, just like chocolate chip… Yeah, just basically that ends up becoming the category. Dave Young: But you couldn’t make Oreos. Stephen Semple: Well, that’s true. That’s true. But the point is, it starts to shift. Now Nabisco starts to also want to enter the race with something new. Lee Bickmore wants to get into this game, but now not with a prepackaged chocolate chip cookie. The problem was, how do you make something shelf-stable, can’t use eggs and butter, they are hard and not chewy but they still taste good, they’re crispy rather than chewy? He does this test market with children and parents, and they also remove the nuts from the original recipe. So now what they’ve got is they’ve got this hard, crispy cookie with no nuts in it, and they decide to package that up. Well, what’s a great fun name to put on it? Chips Ahoy. Dave Young: Chips Ahoy. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Fun way to emphasize a large number of chocolate chips. Dave Young: And it’s all chips. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. They advertise on kids’ shows and magazines. They have a cookie man as the character, and they advertise there’s 16 chips in it. Dave Young: So kids are breaking them apart, counting them. Stephen Semple: Yeah. That was Nabisco entering the race, and then basically Nestle does these attack ads saying the real Toll House cookie needs to be baked at home, and so this whole chocolate chip cookie war happens. But the part I wanted to talk about on this was what I thought was really interesting was the evolution of this idea of a chocolate chip. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: What I thought was really interesting was the evolution of this idea of a chocolate chip. It came from this person having this restaurant, making the desserts, hit this point where, holy smokes, we’ve got to come up with something that is small-priced, that we can easily make, that we can create some cash, and she just decides, “Well, I’m just going to hack some stuff off of this bar of chocolate.” Advertises the recipe, it gets no one. And the smart part, we’ve got to give Nestle… It would be one thing to say this is all a creation of Ruth Wakefield, we have to give Nestle some credit here. They noticed a sales increase in a particular market where they were doing nothing different and they went, “Hmm, we should investigate this.” They discovered this idea about the recipe and they approached her. And then, when they did the sales of it and it didn’t work, they recognized, “Maybe we need to do something different.” Look, it’d be easy for a lot of businesses to go, “Well, that’s just a Massachusetts thing,” and dismiss it rather than going, “Okay, let’s actually do it in chips and let’s actually get it into the baking aisle rather than the candy aisle.” So to me, there’s two stories here. There’s Ruth Whitmore’s story in terms of the crating of this chocolate chip and the recipe, but there’s also the story of Nestle who did not give up on the idea and figured a few things out that really brought it into the mainstream. Dave Young: Yeah. If you can’t sell your product on its own, figure out what people are using it for and help with that, help people make more of that. Stephen Semple: Yes. Edouard Muller deserves some of the credit on this as well, as well as Ruth. Dave Young: Yeah. I think it’s interesting that Nestle always called them, they still call them morsels. Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: I had a dog once that ate a bag of chocolate chips, and that’s what we always called them was chocolate chips. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Nobody in the home ever calls them morsels. Stephen Semple: And I think on the packaging, aren’t they chocolate chip morsels or something? Dave Young: No, they’re morsels. Stephen Semple: Oh, they still are morsels. Dave Young: I still looked it up, they’re Nestle Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels. We could dive into the nuance of that, but it’s almost like Kleenex, right? Maybe they didn’t want chocolate chip. Maybe they wanted chocolate chip to just remain as the generic- Stephen Semple: Maybe. Dave Young: … name for these little pieces of chocolate, and the morsels, they wanted to keep that identity. I don’t know. I don’t know, but it’s interesting. I just quickly Googled, and Nestle has the recipe on and the story on their website and they- Stephen Semple: They do. Dave Young: … show the ingredients as a bag of chocolate chip morsels. Stephen Semple: They still honor that story, yeah. Dave Young: Yeah, it’s amazing. By the way, the dog turned out okay. Stephen Semple: That’s good. Dave Young: It was a little dachshund. By the way, you’re not supposed to give chocolate to dogs. My kids were eating a bowl of chocolate chips and left it on the floor. Stephen Semple: Oh, dear. Dave Young: This poor little dachshund ate them and it wasn’t pretty for a while. Stephen Semple: What was the dachshund’s name, Dave? Can you remember? Dave Young: Oh, gosh, that was… Stephen Semple: Chip? Dave Young: No, I think it was Dixie maybe. We should’ve called her Chip. It happened on a cold night during a blizzard and we ended up having to get the veterinarian out of his house. He went down and met us and gave her a sedative because she was just shaking like a leaf on a tree. Stephen Semple: Yeah? Wow. Dave Young: I won’t tell you why we had to put her in the bathtub. Stephen Semple: No, we don’t need that. Dave Young: The chocolate was- Stephen Semple: We don’t need that part of the story. Dave Young: … rocketing out the other end of the dog. Where were we? Chocolate chip cookie. Stephen Semple: What’s interesting here is it would be easy to sit there and say Ruth didn’t get a great deal on this because it led to this massive product for Nestle at the same time. It’s one of those ones that’s hard to say because what I wasn’t able to find out is what the consulting agreement looked like in terms of how much was she being paid on that, because who knows, that might’ve been a lot of money. Again, it’s one of those ones, I thought it was interesting because so many companies today… One of the biggest challenges that I have with finding these stories is so many companies today have given up telling the origin story, like how did this idea come to be? One of the things that’s interesting is, now it might be a legal obligation, but one of the things that’s interesting is Nestle’s still telling the story of the origin of this idea of the morsels, that it came from this person and this place. I actually think they need to lean into it more, but companies are not telling, they’re not telling these early stories. They’re very, very hard to find. What we know is people connect with those stories. They’re interesting, right? “Oh, this thing happened.” And don’t tell it in a phony way, tell it in an authentic way. So I commend Nestle for still telling that story and honoring that story and having that original recipe, and I think war companies need to be telling that story, and it can be the origin of a business, can also be the origin of a product. Dave Young: Well, here’s what we know about story. In terms of memory in humans, a well-told story becomes autobiographical vicarious memory. So when I hear the story of the Toll House cookie recipe and the struggles of owning a restaurant on a busy road and the Depression, and then you finally invent this cookie that people end up loving, the little part of me experiences that story. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And when I bite into one of those cookies, if I might remember that story and go, “Oh, this is the cookie that those people along that toll road were eating back in 1935.” Businesses think that all I need to do is tell you how the cookie tastes and what it’s made of, and you’ll be great with that, but no. The story seals it in my memory. It literally becomes part of my memory because it was told to me in story form. And that’s a powerful, powerful lesson. Even if you’re a plumber or veterinarian, we want to know your origin story. If you’re a veterinarian, there’s no way you became a veterinarian because you hated pets. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Right? You fell in love with the idea of helping animals at some point in your life. I want to know that story, right? Stephen Semple: Look, I’m going to put a plug in right now. Go over to usingstoriestosell.com, sign up for a 90-minute starter session, and we’ll help you tell that story. We’ll help you figure it out. You’ll walk out at that 90 minutes for the first draft of what we call your origin story. There’s a little bit of homework and whatnot you have to do, but go over to Using Stories to Sell and we’ll help with that story. Again, one of the things I found is interesting is Nestle still telling that story, and so many companies have moved on from telling it. Look, I think they could tell it better. I think they could tell it with more emotion. I commend them for doing it. Look, Budweiser does that in an interesting way every time you see the Budweiser wagon with the draft horses pulling- Dave Young: Yeah, with the Clydesdales. Stephen Semple: With the Clydesdales. That’s a way of saying,” “Hey, we’ve been around as a company for a long, long time,” in this really simple manner of using that. It’s brilliant, and people connect with it. Dave Young: Yeah. We love it. We love story. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: It’s basically our operating system. Stephen Semple: It really is. It really is. Dave Young: It is. Well, thank you for the story of Toll House. Stephen Semple: All right. Awesome. Thanks, David. Dave Young: I feel like I don’t need a cookie because I’ve been watching my calorie intake. It’s working. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: I’m not going to have a cookie, but I’m going to think about a cookie. Stephen Semple: Well, and Dave, you’re doing really well. Dave shared at the beginning of this about how you’re fitting into some clothes that you’ve… Look, anytime we fit into some old clothes that we haven’t worn in a long time, that’s a good damn day. Dave Young: I agree. This is a pullover that I got at Whistler up in Canada almost 20 years ago. 2006 is when I was up there. It looks brand new. I could sell it as vintage. Probably should. Stephen Semple: There you go. You’re looking good, Dave. Dave Young: Thanks, Stephen. Thank you for another exciting episode of The Empire Builders. We’ll talk to you next time. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute empire building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

Hour 3 kicks off with Kyle Crabbs breaking down the Dolphins' quarterback situation, praising Quinn Ewers' decision-making while cautioning against relying solely on him. He discusses potential moves with Tua Tagovailoa, the need for a competing QB, and other roster considerations like extending De'Von Achane, stressing the importance of a thorough GM hiring process. Joe adds his thoughts on key Dolphins defenders, including bringing back Jordyn Brooks, Rasul Douglas, and Jack Jones, while noting Chop Robinson's disappointing sophomore season. The hour wraps with Boston Globe writer Ben Volin previewing the Dolphins' upcoming matchup against the Patriots, praising Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels, highlighting Drake Maye's breakout year, and weighing in on Stefon Diggs' impact and the ongoing Belichick-Patriots divorce

Ben Volin from the Boston Globe joins to break down the New England Patriots' season as the Dolphins head north for the regular season finale, praising the work of HC Mike Vrabel and OC Josh McDaniels. He highlights Drake Maye's breakout season at quarterback, noting his high MVP odds, but expresses skepticism about New England making a deep playoff run, especially if they face the Bills early. Ben also lauds Stefon Diggs as a key veteran leader and weighs in on the ongoing Belichick-Patriots divorce, giving listeners a full picture of the team's current state.

Derek Champagne talks with Kyle Austin Young. Kyle Austin Young is an award-winning strategy consultant for high achievers, entrepreneurs, and leaders ina wide range of fields. This work has allowed him to develop and refine a powerful system for accomplishingbig, meaningful goals that focuses on understanding and changing your odds of success. Kyle is a popularwriter for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, The Boston Globe, CNBC, Psychology Today, Forbes,and Business Insider. His new book, SUCCESS IS A NUMBERS GAME: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds (Hay House Business, November 2025), details this system. In the context of a single goal, it could be the secret advantage that changes your outcome. Over the course of several goals, it could transform the trajectory of your career. Appliedto a lifetime of goals, it can level up your legacy.Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576

John provides a humorous review of Deadline's list of the top 14 comedic performers who achieved significant professional growth in 2025. Highlighting names such as Max Amini, Leanne Morgan, and Josh Johnson, Johnny offers his candid commentary and surprise at the list, especially for lesser-known performers like Amini. Additionally, he discusses the Boston Globe's ranking of the top 10 network sitcoms of all time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com Thanks to our sponsors!Raycon EarbudsUnderdog Fantasy Promo Code DCNBlue Chew Promo Code DCNTalkspace promo code Space 80For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the year in politics, including President Trump's return to the White House and the significant changes from his first term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the year in politics, including President Trump's return to the White House and the significant changes from his first term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the year in politics, including President Trump's return to the White House and the significant changes from his first term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

We're taking a little break for the holidays. While we're gone, enjoy this episode about host Edward Fitzpatrick's memories of chestnut fights at his elementary school. Listen in as he returns to his native Greenville for a showdown with his childhood friend Sue Tremblay. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

According to a recent Boston Globe article, Boston Public Schools had been warned as early as 2021 by their commercial transportation insurer to improve bus driver training and safety measures. In March of 2025, National Interstate decided against renewing the district’s coverage due to an increasing number of accidents. Less than two months later, the unthinkable happened…5-year-old Lens Joseph was struck and killed by a BPS school bus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Unraveling? Too Many Deportations? “Affordability” Sticking. Trump's Speeches. Why Did Susie Wiles Talk? MTG's Strategy. Congress' Very Bad Year. Dem's 2026 Senate Chances. With Kirk Bado, Editor, National Journal Hotline, Jennifer Bendery, Reporter for HuffPost covering Congress, Trump and authoritarianism, Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor at The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Sam Brodey, National Political Reporter for The Boston Globe.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union. More information at UFCW.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Felger and Mazz, with Alex Barth filling in, welcome Chris Gasper of the Boston Globe to get his perspective about the Patriots.(11:43) The guys react to Thursday Night Football's controversial two-point reaction.(21:14) We take your lovely phone calls. (32:09) Hour four finishes with Gasper's thoughts on the Red Sox.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary covers the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to discuss the "success" of the Emirates NBA Cup, why adding a scorer NEEDS to be a priority, and why Brad and Joe deserve more credit. X: @GwashburnGlobe 4:08 Knicks win the Emirates NBA Cup 16:22 Is the Cup actually working for the NBA? 30:45 Boston clearly can compete in a weak Eastern Conference 40:15 Celtics need points off the bench more than anything else Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, December 12th 2025. Celtics Beat is powered by Prize Picks! Prize Picks is the official daily fantasy sponsor of CLNS Media. Download the app and use the promo code CLNS for $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past half century, Americans have been told that psychiatric drugs fix chemical imbalances in the brain. But this is nothing but a myth, says journalist Robert Whitaker.Whitaker is the publisher of MadInAmerica.com and is known for his influential critiques of modern psychiatry and psychiatric drug treatment.It was hypothesized that depression was due to too little serotonin and that schizophrenia was caused by too much dopamine—and that drugs could fix that, just like insulin for diabetes. But that was never backed up by evidence, Whitaker said.“That was the story that was used to sell a whole second generation of psychiatric drugs and dramatically expand the psychiatric enterprise worldwide,” he said.In 1999, Whitaker co-wrote a series of articles for the Boston Globe on psychiatric research and became a finalist for the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service, thereby establishing his reputation in this field. Later, he served as director of publications at Harvard Medical School.“We have this story that we're making great progress in diagnosing and treating mental disorders,” he told me.U.S. spending on treating mental disorders has risen substantially over the past decades, from tens of billions in the late 1980s to more than $100 billion per year today. But there is no evidence, he says, that these drugs improve long-term outcomes. On the contrary, there is plenty of evidence that psychiatric drugs can actually make things worse, he says.“They actually cause chemical imbalances, increase the chronicity of disorders, increase functional impairment, and you see rising disability rates wherever you see this paradigm of care adopted,” he says.Certain antipsychotics for schizophrenia, for instance, can actually reduce brain tissue, particularly in the first year, and that's been associated with cognitive decline and a worsening of symptoms.Evidence shows that other countries, including developing nations, that have not adopted this same approach have seen much better outcomes, he says.In this episode, he breaks down his findings from decades of studying this issue. Whitaker is the author of “Mad in America” and “Anatomy of an Epidemic.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

OA1216 - We welcome incarcerated journalist and advocate Christopher Blackwell, calling from his home at the Washington Corrections Center. Chris is the co-founder and Executive Director of Look2Justice, a non-profit which empowers and advocates currently and formerly incarcerated people through an “inside-out” organizing model. He is also a writer whose work has appeared in (among other places) The New York Times, the Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Nation, and is a co-author of the new book Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement. Chris joins to share his story and his own deeply personal perspective on the inhumanity of solitary confinement. Look2Justice's website Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement, Christopher William Blackwell (Author), Deborah Zalesne (Author), Kwaneta Harris (Contributor), Terry Kupers (Contributor) (September 2025) Christopher Blackwell's published work in the New York Times Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!