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On this week's Political Breakfast, we talk about a recent exchange between Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson. It all unfolded in a hotel parking lot, after a Jackson attack ad took aim at Bottoms' husband. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss with host Lisa Rayam how campaigns decide whether to rebut a claim, attack the messenger, or just change the subject. A quick note: Brian advises Rick Jackson and Tharon advises Keisha Lance Bottoms. Plus, Atlanta did not make the final cut to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. Mayor Andre Dickens did not react kindly to the snub. In a letter to the DNC, Dickens wrote that its leaders "continue to make the wrong choices," that the "road to the White House runs through the South" and they are "once again abandoning Black voters." Plus, as Jackson's campaign promises to crack down on illegal immigration, a lawsuit filed by foreign-born nurses against one of the companies under his healthcare empire, accuses Avant Healthcare Professionals of "luring them to the United States" only to pay them low wages and trap them in contracts for years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erick Erickson opens on the Georgia governor's race, where Keisha Lance Bottoms, running against his friend Rick Jackson, told a C-SPAN audience she was proud to end Atlanta's multimillion dollar agreement with ICE because “all money ain't good money,” and Erick answers with Laken Riley and with a 29 year old named Ramon Harris stabbed […]
Welcome to the CRE podcast, 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. What if the down cycles everyone fears are actually the best entry points for disciplined capital? In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, powered by First National, hosts Aaron Cameron and Adam Powadiuk welcome back returning guest Jeremiah Shamess, Executive Vice President... The post From 2022 Signals to Today's Bottoms: Navigating Canada's Real Estate Reset with Jeremiah Shamess, Executive Vice President at Colliers appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.
This week Amy, Payton, Abby & Justina discuss Katherine Angel’s book, Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again, and deep dive into the nuances of sex, consent and desire. What kinds of social scripts have we been taught about sex and consent and why are they so dang gendered? Why is the patriarchy always at the scene of the crime? And how does this all shake out when romance and smut books enter the chat? Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and child sexual abuse.
Hear, O ye flippin' gods, hear how the great epic of “Tops and Bottoms” now comes to a glorious end! Yea, Maxshepsut, god of all Post-it notes, and his Priest-King Mikehotep, the Constantly Flatulent, have tackled a most ponderous epic of legendary legendness, massive of budget and stupendous of run-time: “Cleopatra,” greatest hauler of wealth of the year 19 and 63! For many hours did we ponder this ponderous pontiff of . . . pontoons. Silence! Mock not the ancient writings of two days ago! Join in our epic journey! Thrill to our opinions of Richard of Burton, drinker of heroic proportions! Witness bears . . . I mean, bear witness to our learned discourse on the performance of Elizabeth of Taylor and her god-like ability to wear countless costumes! Stare open-mouthed at our masterful considerations of Rex of Harrison and his refusal to break out into even the smallest of songs throughout this work! Mountains of gold did this movie claim for its studio masters . . . but was it worth it, in the end? What dread price had to be paid for this endeavor? Friends, Podcast Audience, Laundry men . . . lend us your ears! We promise to return them with only minor damage! Poll question: what is your favorite epic movie and why? Leave a comment or leave an epic voicemail on our hotline at 617-398-7266. Version 1.0.0
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Buckle up! Back by popular demand is Joumana Medlej who delivers her top three and bottom three Doctors & Companions!
Havana Rose Liu sits down with Perri Nemiroff for an in-depth conversation on Collider Ladies Night to discuss her riveting role as Ruthie in Daniel Roher's new crime-thriller, Tuner, also starring Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman. She also opens up about taking a massive leap into the blockbuster realm with Alex Garland's highly anticipated A24 live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring.In this 56-minute deep dive, Havana tracks her unique career trajectory, from being street-cast in New York's Washington Square Park to the life-changing, culture-shifting impact of her breakout ensemble role in the queer comedy hit Bottoms.Plus, she breaks down her immersive preparation for Tuner, detailing how she built an emotional and physical relationship with the piano to find her character, what it was like collaborating with co-star Leo Woodall despite their opposite prep styles, and why her upcoming blockbusters under the A24 banner feel like the perfect next step for her creative journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ Gustafson sits down with Richard Haram, VP of Finance at RapidSOS, to unpack how finance supports a public safety AI platform that helps 911 operators and first responders act faster. They cover building AI fluency, combining FP&A with BI, monetizing vertical software, integrating acquisitions, and the leadership lessons Richard carried from entrepreneurship.—SPONSORS:Pulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer posts 98% of transactions directly to its ERP, with the remaining 2% routed to a human for review. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered workflows that enforce expense policies at the point of sale, match receipts automatically, and reduce month-end close from weeks to hours. Thousands of companies, including Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash, already run on Brex. Stop asking A-level finance talent to do B-level admin work. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is a revenue recognition platform built for the AI economy, helping finance support usage-based pricing, credits, hybrid contracts, seats plus consumption, and whatever commercial model comes next. It gives product teams the freedom to keep innovating without outdated revenue systems slowing them down. Learn how RightRev can help at https://rightrev.com/cj—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardharem/Company: https://rapidsos.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro3:10 What RapidSOS does4:59 CJ's own car accident5:33 What's broken about 9116:50 Who's the actual customer7:46 How RapidSOS monetizes10:13 Sponsors — Pulley | Rillet | Maximor13:27 Too much data, too much noise16:35 Data pollution and trust18:24 The data stack early on19:25 Should BI have come sooner?20:45 The framework: questions to decisions22:43 Building a data culture23:58 Sponsors — Brex | Anrok | RightRev26:51 Bottoms-up vs. top-down AI28:42 Inspiration, not training32:24 The three-phase AI progression33:31 Founding an AV company at 835:37 Giving people room to grow38:12 Depending on heroes39:55 Working under founder personalities41:23 Do startups undervalue what they sell42:48 A price hike, zero churn43:24 Signs you're underpricing44:57 Lightning round45:03 Screwed up: refreshed data before a demo47:15 Advice to younger self47:41 Finance software stack48:37 Craziest expense: personal gas49:29 Credits
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
The delight when an 18 year old Doctor Who fan selects his ten favourite classic stories and they are truly surprising...
Date Night Pod: They Will Kill You — The Old Man, The Water Park & The Bottoms of Envy's FeetIt's time for another Date Night Pod! Josh and Deb are joined by Tommy and Envy for a double-date movie discussion of the 2026 horror film They Will Kill You, starring Zazie Beetz.The crew goes deep into the movie, breaking down the story, scares, characters, WTF moments, and everything else that made this one worth talking about. But, as always, the movie is only the beginning…We also get into the Old Man haunting the bottoms of Envy's feet
Want the playbook, not just the conversation? Subscribe for deep-dive, actionable breakdowns from every episode at unchurned.substack.com.Simon Farthing, VP of Customer Success at Bloomreach, joins Josh Schachter to discuss what it actually takes to lead a customer success organization in the AI era. Drawing from his experience leading a 100-person CS and services team, Simon shares the lessons he's learned from experimenting with AI tools at scale, building internal tools, rethinking team structure, and preparing for what's next. It's a candid conversation about moving beyond AI hype and turning it into measurable operational impact.---What You'll Learn- Lessons from testing 60+ AI tools across a 100-person CS organization- How Simon built a personal AI command center in Claude- A practical framework for build vs. buy vs. build-on-top decisions- Why AI accuracy becomes non-negotiable at the executive level- Why "tool migration" is becoming a core professional skill- How Bloomreach rebalanced CSM compensation around GRR and NRR- Why Forward Deployed Engineers are emerging and where they fit---Timestamps0:00 - Preview & Intro1:28 - Meet Simon Farthing, BloomReach overview2:48 - 60+ AI tools tested, tool proliferation problem6:00 - Building "Mission Control" in Claude8:57 - Bottoms-up AI leadership structure11:00 - The accuracy problem: when AI slides hit the boardroom13:52 - Tool migration as a critical human skill15:05 - Build vs. buy vs. build-on-top framework17:00 - CSM comp redesign18:33 - The rise of the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)21:10 - Smaller customers and customer marketing, agentic AI---Josh is writing a book on building customer relationships. Follow his journey and insights at www.joshschachter.com---Where to Find the GuestSimon Farthing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-farthing/---Where to Find the Hosts: Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/Unchurned Substack: https://unchurned.substack.com/
On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Patricia Murphy shares her conversation with Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms about infertility, faith and the journey that led her and her husband to adopt four children. Greg Bluestein and Patricia explore how that experience shaped Bottoms and how it connects with Republican nominee Rick Jackson's story of growing up in foster care. Then, Greg and Patricia break down Jackson's staggering $87 million fall advertising reservation. They look at how he plans to use the money, how Bottoms hopes to compete and why Jackson's spending could make it harder and more expensive for every other Georgia campaign to reach voters. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oh those darn Martians! If it's not one thing with them, it's another! Either they want to Attack! or they want to steal our Santa Claus or they need women or they want to invade Puerto Rico . . . it's always something! Geez, guys, get it together. You'd think they'd be happy with all those Rovers we keep sending them, but no! In this week's penultimate installation of “Tops and Bottoms,” we're addressing a decades-old issue when Mars decided to invade Earth, apparently. Or at least they decided to invade a really impressive estate in California. That's practically the same thing. Join us and find out if this is an overlooked classic, a so-bad-it's-good number, or . . . something else. Give a listen; don't make us rouse Chochum out of his cave! Poll question: For science fiction films, do you like the large-scale space battles or massive invasion sequences, or the smaller stories, involving only a few people dealing with the aliens/anomalies/whatever? Leave a comment or call our interstellar hotline at 617-398-7266
Stijn Schmitz welcomes Josef Schachter to the show. Josef is the Founder of Schachter Asset Management Inc. Josef clarifies that the current energy market tightness is not a crude oil shortage but a severe refining capacity problem, particularly impacting Asia. While US production has surged to 24 million barrels daily, allowing for exports, a lack of refined products in Asia has driven local prices to the equivalent of over $150 per barrel. He attributes the volatility to geopolitical tensions, noting that oil prices swung from the high $90s to $67 before rebounding into the mid-$80s on renewed conflict fears. Schachter outlines three potential scenarios for oil prices. If peace talks succeed and the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab reopen, prices could fall back below $70, aided by China's massive strategic reserves and floating storage. If the conflict remains contained, a trading range between $70 and $94 is likely. However, a significant escalation involving Iran and key shipping lanes could push prices past the previous high of $119, potentially reaching $141.50. He warns that such a sustained spike above $120 would trigger severe global economic headwinds, combining with AI-driven job losses and high government debt to potentially cause a deep recession. From an investment perspective, Schachter sees energy producers as undervalued, trading on long-term price assumptions of $60-$65 oil despite his forecast of $80 average for the year and $90 in 2027. He highlights Canada as a particularly attractive region due to a new, supportive political stance toward fossil fuels, vast undrilled reserves, and discounted valuations compared to US peers. He advises that higher prices will economically transform lower-tier drilling inventory into highly profitable assets, offering significant upside for investors across the energy and service sectors. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:42 – Current energy market conditions 00:02:46 – Crude oil supply analysis 00:04:23 – Refined product shortages 00:09:28 – Floating storage discussion 00:14:40 – Oil Shortage Debunking Thesis 00:17:47 – Dire Straits, Situation 00:21:08 – Asia refining crisis 00:25:42 – Asian Demand & Implications 00:29:05 – Recession and price scenarios 00:31:58 – Oil producer investment opportunities 00:35:48 – Canada energy sector outlook 00:41:10 – Other Opportunities? 00:46:47 – Concluding Thoughts Guest Links: Website: https://schachterenergyreport.ca Subscription Discount for Palisade Listeners, $100 off the first year of our subscription, use coupon code “POD100” https://schachterenergyreport.ca/subscriptions/ Josef Schachter is a 40+ year veteran of the Canadian Investment Management Industry, Josef Schachter has experienced several exceptional and turbulent global economic and stock market cycles. With his primary focus in the stock market and the energy sector, Josef is able to weave global political, economic and monetary issues with current energy data into a compelling story of what's going on, what is to come, and why. Josef is a frequent guest on Michael Campbell's Podcast ‘Mikes Money Talks' and other podcast and radio shows and is often quoted in the media. He is a regular Guest Speaker at the annual World Outlook Financial Conference in Vancouver and he delivers presentations to various companies and organizations. For several years, he was a frequent and notably colourful commentator on BNN Bloomberg's Market Call. Josef provided Oil and Gas research to Maison Placements Canada geared to their institutional clients for 15 years ending April 2017, and was acknowledged as the first analyst in Canada to predict the Oil Price Plunge of 2014. Prior to establishing his firm Schachter Asset Management Inc. in 1996, Josef was the Chief Market Strategist at Richardson Greenshields, a Director of RGCL and a member of its Investment Policy Committee. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a past Chairman of the Canadian Council of Financial Analysts.
For over 52 years, Super Dave has experienced some of the most intense Sasquatch encounters imaginable. His journey began as a 12-year-old boy in the Saginaw Eddy Bottoms of Arkansas when he came face to face with an enormous hairy figure standing only a few feet away along the Ouachita River. That single encounter changed the course of his life.In this episode, Super Dave shares his terrifying first sighting, repeated encounters across Arkansas, massive footprints, tree knocks, bluff charges, eye shine, thermal observations, gifting experiences, and years spent researching active Sasquatch habitat. He also discusses the family group he calls "Big Eddie," nighttime investigations in the Ozark Mountains, strange disappearances on thermal imaging, and the lessons he's learned after decades of encounters.If you're interested in firsthand Sasquatch encounters, long-term field experience, and one witness's incredible journey through the Arkansas woods, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Resources: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.k.a.SasquatchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583819863274Kay Gleaves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gleaves23
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
The most difficult task ahead; Toby Hadoke - the man who loves Doctor Who more than anyone I know - details his ten least favourite Classic Doctor Who stories...
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Comedian, actor, presenter, podcaster extraordinaire Toby Hadoke delivers his ten favourite classic Doctor Who stories...
Long before Keisha Lance Bottoms rose to prominence in politics, she was a daddy's girl from the west side of Atlanta-the baby of her family, who did well in school, though she talked too much in class; an outgoing kid who dreamed of growing up to be elegant and charismatic like her parents, cool like her older siblings and big cousins, and the pride of her very large Southern family.After law school, Bottoms worked as an attorney, served as a judge, and was elected to City Council and the mayorship, where she garnered national attention for her leadership during the pandemic and George Floyd protests. Later, she was appointed senior advisor in President Joe Biden's administration.Yet Bottoms felt disquieted internally. She was in her early fifties and approaching the age her beloved father was when he died. She couldn't shake the feeling that something in her life was missing, like she'd forgotten to bring an essential element of herself along for her ascension. Stepping away from the daily political grind, Bottoms realized how much she'd sanded down parts of herself on her path to professional success. She'd tucked away the fuller details about her dad's drug abuse and prison stint for dealing; the sexual abuse she endured; the eating disorder she developed; the close-knit, utterly unpolished family who doted on her and gave her an incredible foundation of love and confidence but whose influence she'd smoothed to a sleek, charming, campaign-ready sheen. She thought that was the price of upward mobility. Then she realized she was wrong.The Rough Side of the Mountain is about this excavation. It's Bottoms's deeply affecting journey to rescue a version of herself that she thought she had to leave behind to succeed. An homage to the lessons from kinfolk plainly told, hers is a timely and heartfelt memoir about unmasking oneself, the joys of authenticity, embracing what you sspreading that powerful message.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Hey kids! It's time for everyone's favorite club here in our “Tops and Bottoms” series, “Billionaire Boy's Club”! Yaaaay! C'mon, everyone, let's all sing along with the Club song! Who’s the members of the club that we will never see?B-I-L, L-I-O, N-A-I-R-E!Who will screw their fam’ly, friends, and then screw you and me?B-I-L, L-I-O, N-A-I-R-E!Billionaires! (Money rules!) Billionaires! (Gosh they’re tools!)They’ll sell their souls to keep their profits high! High! High! High!Come along and sing the song, push morals out to sea,B-I-L, L-I-O, N-A-I-R-E! Wasn't that FUN? Give a listen as we discuss the lowest-grossing film of 2018 and see if you can pick up subtle clues as to whether we think it deserved its fate. Yaaaay! Poll question: What is the last GREAT movie you saw in the theater and why is it great? Leave a comment or call the last great hot line at 617-398-7266 and leave a great message!
A culinary controversy in Georgia. Rick Jackson – the Republican nominee for governor – stopped by a black-owned restaurant. And now the owner of Toast on Lenox is facing a boycott. Tamara Young is the owner of Toast on Lenox. She has since deleted a photo she posted when Jackson dropped by for a visit. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms poured gasoline on the fire by saying anyone who welcomes her opponent has made a calculated decision and should understand the risks. Bottoms is the Democrat nominee for governor. During the China Virus Pandemic – the policies enacted by Mayor Bottoms led to the closing of more than 100 small businesses. And now she wants to shut down any business that serves a Republican. Mr. Jackson issued a statement saying he’s going to fight for all Georgians – no matter their zip code or party affiliation. I’m predicting Ms. Bottom’s chances of becoming governor are toast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can the SEC just make a decision and quite their whining...which conference has the best power bottom...and more barbs fired between the Blazers and PDX City Council
Hey there, No-Prize Winners and Merry Marvel Marchers! This week's entry in “Tops and Bottoms” [pause for Mike to stop giggling for some reason] is the biggest earner of 2018 and it's the penultimate Avengers movie of Marvel's Phase 3, Ephesians 7, Jackson 5, or whatever it was and it made a barge-load of ducats when it came out, and why wouldn't it? I mean, you've got Doc Bruce Banner it, and while as the Hulk he may be un-glamor-rays, still he's apparently loveable! You've got Captain America throwing his mighty shield! And what happens to those who chose to oppose his shield? Why, they must surely yield! And here's Tony Stark who may make you feel he's a cool exec with a heart of steel, as Iron Man, with jets ablaze, he fights and smites with repulsor rays! He does! I have it on the best authority! Plus, you'll behold in breathless wonder the God of Thunder, Mighty Thor (that's a deeper). There's even some guy in this movie who does whatever a spider can! And so many other superheroes who were never lucky enough to get their own 60's theme songs, poor devils. Black Panther needs a theme song, dammit! So how does this box office juggernaut (wait, he's in another franchise, right? Maybe two?) hold up after the better part of a decade? Give a listen to Mulching Max Levine and Macerating Mike Luce to find out! Expeliarmus! I mean, Excelsior! Poll question: what's your favorite superhero movie? Leave a super comment or leave a voicemail as your secret identity on our hot line at 617-398-7266
On the Latest First Principles, Andy Constan explains what the options market is signaling about the AI and semiconductor boom, why he believes earnings expectations have outrun the size of the economy, and where the next risks may emerge. We discuss speculative call buying, single-stock volatility, AI capital spending, consumer dissaving, the Fed put, Kevin Warsh's monetary policy framework, and the looming reset of US tariffs.Topics covered:* Why parabolic moves in AI infrastructure and semiconductor stocks may reflect a speculative bubble* What rising single-stock volatility and unusually low market correlations reveal beneath a calm index* Why out-of-the-money calls became more expensive than puts and what that says about investor positioning* How investors can hedge concentrated stock gains by selling calls and buying protective puts* Why the AI bubble may be hiding in earnings expectations rather than traditional valuation multiples* Andy's economic pie framework and why projected corporate profits may exceed the GDP available to support them* How AI competition, open-source models, job displacement and subsidized token usage affect the return on AI investment* Why capital spending and consumer dissaving are supporting economic growth, and where those drivers could weaken* Whether the Federal Reserve could eventually buy equity ETFs and the inflationary consequences of a permanent Fed put* How lower short-term rates and a smaller Fed balance sheet could rebalance Main Street and Wall Street* Why expiring Section 122 tariffs could create a near-term shift in inflation, growth and the federal deficitTimestamps:00:02 Why the options market is flashing a warning on AI stocks04:02 Extreme stock dispersion beneath a calm market08:49 The signals of a speculative call-buying frenzy13:00 How to hedge a stock position without calling the top18:36 Why earnings expectations may be the real AI bubble23:00 The economic pie cannot support every company's forecasts27:00 AI job displacement and the widening gap between winners and losers31:59 How capital spending and consumer dissaving are sustaining growth36:00 When the return on AI investment starts to matter40:26 Could the Fed buy stocks in the next financial crisis?44:53 How Kevin Warsh might respond when markets and employment collapse48:58 Lower rates, a smaller balance sheet and wealth inequality52:59 The tariff deadline investors may be overlookingLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms or their clients.
Hey PRIDE Fam! Today's a fun one - we're joined by Anal Health expert, Dr. Evan Goldstein. In this episode, Dr. Evan Goldstein shares vital insights on anal health, safe practices, and the importance of community-specific healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. Discover practical tips, debunk myths, and learn how to approach sexual wellness with confidence. Grab a pen and paper because this is an informative one! Do you want the tea? Cause I know you want the tea!
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
David gets out the custard pie gun to rain dairy goods all over his least favourite classic Doctor Who stories...
Host Jon Perkins sits down with Bart Williams from Lost Bottoms Kennels.
Political and economic power is increasingly moving toward the South as corporations relocate, populations grow and Southern leaders gain more influence in Washington. On today's episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, Tia Mitchell and Patricia Murphy speak with Democratic strategist Howard Franklin about his new report, Accelerating South: Risks, Rewards and the Road Ahead. Franklin explains how migration, business investment and a new generation of governors could reshape the region and Georgia's place within it. The conversation also examines the debate over data center growth, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens' second-term priorities and the possibility that Georgia could elect a Democratic governor while Republicans retain control of the General Assembly. Tia and Patricia then assess how Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson are repositioning themselves for the general election, and what Democrats still want to see from the Bottoms campaign. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PLUS: the Graham "pleasure-givers" start speaking up & the subtleties of KLB's 'black' sales pitchSocial media was abuzz last night and into the morning that a planned address to the nation Thursday by the President was going to include salacious allegations that the elections of both Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock were illegitimate.' The White House (somewhat) walked back those rumors, but it still drew rebukes from both Ossoff and Warnock. Meanwhile, after we (and many others) discussed the potential for a Warnock Presidential run in 2028, it's notable that not only has Rev. Senator Warnock gotten two "affordability" bills passed and made into law (the $35 insulin cap being a big one), his bill capping home ownership by private equity firms not only became law, it did so without the signature of President Donald Trump. That's right - Senator Warnock got his bill through Congress while Trump keeps flailing on his voter suppression bill. Who's got more sway in the Beltway these days, then, hmm?- - - Progressive podcaster Keith Edwards brought the world's attention to the first voices of those hired to bring "pleasure" to former Senator Lindsey Graham on his podcast, but he also stated - more eloquently than I could, frankly - why he, too, being a gay man, took issue with Graham's hypocrisies. - - - Lastly, a (gift link) good piece by Greg Bluestein at the AJC noting the differences between the campaigns of Stacey Abrams and Keisha Lance Bottoms despite both having glass ceilings to shatter in being Georgia's first female and black (plus female AND black) governor. Bottoms' more subtle tone vs Abrams' more vocal tenor is - if nothing else - noteworthy.
When colleges and universities think about student well-being, the conversation often begins and ends with counseling centers. But what if student well-being is much broader than mental health services alone? In this episode of On Campus, Dr. Maithreyi Gopalan, Associate Professor at the University of Oregon, for a discussion about how institutions can build a campus-wide approach to student well-being by focusing on belonging, connection, and student flourishing. Based on her research, Dr. Gopalan explains why a student's sense of belonging is strongly connected to persistence, graduation, academic success, and mental health outcomes. The conversation explores practical strategies for higher education leaders, including measuring belonging as an institutional outcome, conducting regular student pulse checks, strengthening advising and first-year experiences, and creating meaningful connections throughout the student journey. Dr. Gopalan also discusses the role faculty play as "first responders" in supporting students, the importance of equity-centered well-being initiatives, and why institutions must move beyond reactive approaches to create environments where all students can thrive. Whether you're a student affairs professional, faculty member, administrator, or higher education leader, this episode offers research-based insights for building a more supportive and successful campus community. Resources Gopalan, M., & Brady, S. T. (2020). College Students' Sense of Belonging: A National Perspective. Educational Researcher, 49(2), 134 137. https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X19897622___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86NjgwOGY4OTBmZjYyNzJkNjA4YjdkM2YwMDYwMTgyODY6NzowMzMxOjYxYmQ2ZGQxMTU1N2ExYzI5YmVmYTQ0MmYyNGMxNmE4M2YzMmMzZjUwMmU4YWZjOWRiNWFjYWJjMmU5MDQ3NjQ6dDpUOkY Gopalan, M., Linden-Carmichael, A. Lanza, S. (2022). College Students' Sense of Belonging and Mental Health Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, Journal of Adolescent Health, 70(2), 228-233. https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.10.010___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86NjgwOGY4OTBmZjYyNzJkNjA4YjdkM2YwMDYwMTgyODY6NzpjOTJiOjRmN2IxNTc1Mjc3MWIxYmYxZjA5MDIzNDIyZDcwN2FiY2E2ZmExYzgwZmMxNjdhZGQ2MmE1ZTFlMWZlYWY1OWY6dDpUOkY Murphy, M.C., Gopalan, M., Carter, E. R., Emerson, K. T. U., Bottoms, B. L., and Walton, G.M., (2020). A customized belonging intervention improves retention of socially disadvantaged students at a broad-access university Science Advances, 6(29). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aba4677 Walton, & Cohen. (2007). A question of belonging: Race, social fit, and achievement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(1), 82. https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.1.82___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86NjgwOGY4OTBmZjYyNzJkNjA4YjdkM2YwMDYwMTgyODY6NzpiZmI3OmM5YmYwYTY2YmE3ZGQxMzY0MzM1ZTg2OWIwYjBkNTZmYzNmMGEyNzhkMmQ5ZThiZGEzZTc2M2ZiZTY0NDkzMjA6dDpUOkY
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
No It's Not Doctor Who's David GP waves his magic wand to elevate his ten favourite classic Doctor Who stories...
A long, long time ago . . . ok, so it was eleven years . . . in a galaxy, far, far away . . . except it's actually the one we're in now, and it wasn't even that far away on this planet so this is clearly going nowhere WHY did I take this job?! ANYWAY . . . so, here and now in our series “Tops and Bottoms” we're tackling the first film in the third trilogy . . . yeah, that's about right, of the “Star Wars” behemoth, “The Force Awakens”, a film that was in no way divisive and everyone had well-thought-out and calm reactions to and that they addressed in polite and civil discourse with one another and nobody was mean or vicious or racist or sexist and then they all went to the sea shore (that's a deeper). This was, big surprise, the biggest earner of Republic credits or quatloos or something in 2015, so that means we're gonna discuss it. Don't worry, we're going to be models of decorum and talk about this film in a measured and reasonable fashion, provided that Mike agrees with everything I say and doesn't try to be an EVIL AND BAD DUMB MR. WRONGY MCWRONGHEAD FROM WRONGSVILLE AND FAIL TO TREAT MY OPINIONS AS GOSPEL WRITTEN UPON GOLDEN TABLETS AND STUFF! So, sure, this'll be fun . . . . give a listen and find out how much fun! Poll question: Who is your favorite Star Wars character and why?
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
The Polis Box's razor sharp and charming Lee McMenemy takes a chainsaw to ten popular stories that he doesn't enjoy...
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
The delightful Lee McMenemy from the Polis Box knocks out his top ten 'underrated but I love them' classic stories...
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Jon Arnold; smart cookie, raconteur and all round great guy details his ten least favourite classic Doctor Who stories...
On this week's Political Breakfast: Lately it's been less about politics in our news feed, and all about the FIFA World Cup! As we recorded, Atlanta was getting ready for its second knockout stage match at Mercedes Benz Stadium, with Argentina battling Egypt. In the heat of Atlanta hosting the World Cup, a recent U.S. Census Bureau report estimates Georgia's population has grown by more than a half million people in the past five years, and continues to diversify. The data shows that nonwhite residents account for all of the growth. Republican strategist Brian Robinson, Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and host Lisa Rayam break down how these changing demographics could play an integral role in who get's elected come November. Plus, Republican Rick Jackson has spent 108 million of his own money on his campaign for Georgia Governor. That broke a campaign spending record. And recently we saw Georgia's Democratic nominee for Governor Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign in Savannah with U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Jon Arnold of this here book club hands out roses to his top ten favourite classic Doctor Who stories...
Send us Fan MailThis week, the bad piano player goes back to the 1970s, and finds some classics hiding in the cellar of the Billboard top 100. Hope you can drop by for the memories. Tunes ahoy!
This time we're starting with the Bottom of 2015 in our “Tops and Bottoms” series (dammit, why does Mike keep giggling at that title?) and the biggest money loser of 2015 was “Jem and the Holograms,” a live action movie based on an 80's cartoon about a girl-group popstar band. Now, regardless of what we have to say about this movie, I have to point out that this film was clearly doomed from the start. What was John Chu thinking when he signed on to direct? If you're going to adapt a cartoon about a musical group, how could you choose anything other than that under-appreciated classic “Jabberjaw”?! I mean, really, how can you top a talking shark who does an impression of Curly Howard while using Rodney Dangerfield's classic catchphrase “I don't get no respect!” Comedy gold! I'm thinking Ryan Reynolds for Biff, Margot Robie for Bubbles, Megan Fox as Shelley, Jared Leto as Clamhead, and Sir Ian McKellen as the voice of a CGI Jabberjaw. My god, it writes itself! Hanna-Barbera, you're sitting on an untapped gold mine! You could make the underwater world of the show a kind of dystopian, post-apocalyptic setting! Think “Waterworld” meets “Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space”! Have your people call my people! In the meantime, give a listen as we discuss what these poor saps actually chose for source material. So misguided . . . Poll question: can you think of a cartoon show from your past that would make a good live-action movie? Leave a comment or call our live-action hotline at 617-398-7266
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
James has some very potent and personal things to say about the new series in this episode, beautifully considered.
Greg Bluestein breaks down three Supreme Court rulings that could shape Georgia's 2026 elections, including new campaign finance rules, the fight over birthright citizenship and laws banning transgender female athletes from girls and women's sports. He explains how the campaign finance decision could help Mike Collins narrow Jon Ossoff's fundraising advantage with support from the Republican National Committee. Greg also looks at how Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms are sharpening their joint campaign message, while Republicans focus on Bottoms' record as Atlanta mayor and public safety. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Marvel as James selects and champions his ten favourite new series episodes...
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
James Lark gets out his catapult and smacks ten classic series stories in the probic vent...
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
James Lark - teacher, composer, all round sparkling wit - delivers his ten favourite Classic Series stories...
Stijn Schmitz welcomes Doug Casey to the show. Doug Casey is a Bestselling Author, Speculator, Founder of Casey Research, and Voluntarist Philosopher. The conversation opens with an analysis of the disconnect between geopolitical turmoil, specifically the disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and equity markets trading near all-time highs. Casey argues the recent de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran is likely temporary, as the core dispute between Israel and Iran remains unresolved. Despite this volatility, he remains bullish on oil, favoring oil and gas stocks due to their low representation in the market and high dividend yields, a sentiment he backs with his own investment strategy. Casey introduces his thesis of a “Greater Depression,” a period of declining real standards of living masked by a debt-fueled financial economy. He contrasts the struggling real economy, burdened by consumer and government debt, with the booming stock market, suggesting the current stability is unsustainable. Looking at long-term trends, he posits that all commodities historically trend toward zero in real terms as technology advances. However, he notes that commodities are currently the cheapest asset class compared to grossly overvalued stocks, bonds, and real estate, making them especially attractive. The discussion shifts to gold and silver, which Casey treats primarily as savings vehicles, noting the 55-year bull market is still intact. While he believes gold is no longer a great speculation at current prices, he finds mining stocks to be exceptionally undervalued, driven by industry-wide unpopularity and neglect from institutional investors. He extends this bullishness to agricultural commodities and fertilizers, deeming corn ultra-cheap and noting natural gas, a key input for urea, is also priced at a bargain in North America. For speculation, he expresses a strong preference for private placements and warrants in smaller, entrepreneur-led companies. The conversation concludes with a grim outlook for U.S. fiscal health, predicting rising interest rates driven by unsustainable deficits and a bond market that will eventually slip the Federal Reserve's control. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:02 – Oil Market Geopolitics and Prices00:06:57 – Oil Inventories and Demand Outlook00:09:06 – Debt Economy and Greater Depression00:11:03 – Electrification and Nuclear Future00:14:27 – Long-term Commodity Price Trends00:16:21 – Agricultural Commodities Discussion00:21:34 – Fertilizers and Natural Gas00:25:30 – Potash, Phosphate, & Sulphur00:28:21 – Gold and Silver as Savings00:33:20 – Mining Stocks and Value00:40:00 – Mining Sector Companies00:44:00 – Investment Strategies and Placements00:47:26 – Other Commodities Opportunities00:49:48 – Guest Projects and Resources Guest Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJR3OAeHBNz7aGtFRZXArQ Doug Casey’s Take: https://internationalman.com Amazon Novels: https://tinyurl.com/an3uxhc Book ‘The Preparation’: https://tinyurl.com/theprepa Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his erudite (and often controversial) insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug is widely respected as one of the preeminent authorities on “rational speculation,” especially in the high-potential natural resource sector. Doug’s most recent book, “Assassin,” can be found on Amazon. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post. Doug has lived in 10 countries and visited over 175. Today you’re most likely to find him at La Estancia de Cafayate (Casey’s Gulch), an oasis tucked away in the high red mountains outside Salta, Argentina.
Hey there Grinders, and welcome to our fight club. We are fighting for your affection. That’s okay, right? “Bottoms” is a wild premise, and also a tale as old as time filled with all of the high school tropes. How did the movie fare with the guys? Tune in and find out!If you enjoyed this and would like more, please head on over to our Patreon to hear more bonus episodes, available (usually) weekly! Additional links to that or our Discord can be found right on our Website!
Fifteen years ago, the future of work seemed inevitable: bureaucracy was crumbling, adaptive organizations were the next default, and a whole movement of practitioners was going to get us there. That future never arrived. Agile transformation offices are being eliminated, the pendulum has swung hard back to command-and-control, and the companies we held up as proof are still the exceptions, not the rule. This week, Rodney and Sam take an honest look at the failure of the ways of working movement, including their own part in it. They dig into the mismatches that doomed so much of this work and get practical about what still works—because while the movement may have stalled, the moves still matter. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? Let's talk. Get our newsletter: Sign up here. Follow us: LinkedIn Instagram -------------------------------- Mentioned references: Bradlees Twilight and Sunshine Zone Buurtzorg Morning Star: BNW Ep. 54 with Doug Kirkpatrick Haier "Bayer under Bill": BNW Ep. 68 with Bill Anderson Mary Parker Follett org debt: FOHR Miniseries action meeting: BNW Ep. 80 strategy stack: AWWTR EP. 2 op rhythm: BNW Ep. 118 00:00 Intro + Check-in: Your first music purchase with your own money? 05:18 The failure of the new ways of working movement 07:54 What we mean by "failure" 11:08 ZIRP, COVID, and the swing back to command-and-control 15:27 What people will buy isn't actually what they need 17:30 Selling Sunshine Zone products for Twilight Zone work 20:12 Bottoms-up to a fault 25:01 Nobody has capacity to learn anymore 28:11 Tennis vs. golf: the new consulting posture 35:23 Is local change worth it? 38:42 Failure of the movement, not the moves 40:34 Change #1 - Go deeper 42:49 Change #2 - Orient to the outcome 44:47 Change #3 - Branching roadmaps and scenario planning 46:15 Change #4 - Build organizations that benefit from change 49:15 The End Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of Coupe Studios.
In this episode, Laura Cantor shares key takeaways from her experience at Vendors in Partnership, including emerging trends in retail, the growing importance of meaningful partnerships, and how brands can cut through the noise in a tech-saturated landscape. She dives into why people—and the partnerships they build—are still the foundation of innovation and growth, even as AI continues to transform the industry. Laura also highlights tactical approaches that are driving real results today, including insights on high-impact ecommerce solutions like AfterSell, a platform helping brands maximize revenue through post-purchase optimization. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [02:38] Learning the value of brand building [06:20] Sponsor: Migrate [08:19] Prioritizing learning over job titles [12:46] Sponsor: Intelligems [14:46] Overcoming organizational status quo [17:08] Streamlining operations for future tech [21:06] Sponsor: Electric eye [22:14] Optimizing brands for agentic AI search [23:43] Monetizing traffic through retail networks [25:34] Callouts [25:44] Leveraging partnerships for mutual wins [28:00] Emphasizing human strategy alongside AI Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Women's apparel specialty retailer nyandcompany.com/ Follow Laura Cantor linkedin.com/in/lauracantor/ Migrate and grow more klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
HelloFresh has somehow turned customer retention into an extreme sport. At this point, all we can do is raise a glass and say, “Bottoms up.” And Jai is back, and so is everyone's favorite pastime: a spirited round of "Utter Nonsense" PLUS MUCH MORE!
In this explosive episode of Joe is joined by Colorado gubernatorial candidate and current State Representative Scott Bottoms to dissect the raw, unfiltered truth behind last night's GOP debate. The gloves are completely off as Joe and Scott dive straight into the stunning moments that defined the night—starting with the candidates who still refuse to admit that Colorado's voting systems have been hijacked, even after Tina Peters faced a ruthless 9.5-year sentence for exposing the truth. From jaw-dropping admissions to candidates completely failing to grasp the depth of the corruption running rampant in our state, this is the debate breakdown the mainstream media refuses to air.The conversation heats up as Joe and Scott take a hammer to the radical overreach of Colorado Democrats, who continue to abuse their power by subverting Supreme Court rulings on mandatory gender-affirming care through cheap legislative word-play. Scott breaks down how the Left has completely overplayed its hand and destroyed the fabric of Colorado, while the duo dissects the lackluster and controversial performances of the other GOP contenders. No one is safe from scrutiny as they roll the tapes on Barb Kirkmeyer defending her failed Northern Colorado secession movement, and frontrunner Victor Marx attempting to qualify his leadership credentials—only to be blasted by his peers as a fraud and a con man in the night's most polarizing moment.But this episode isn't just about exposing the fractures and failures of the current political landscape; it's about the path forward. Watch as Scott Bottoms responds to the viral moment where he told moderator Kyle Clark that he would offer Joe Oltmann a vital role in his administration. Scott lays out his definitive vision for Colorado, clarifying his fierce stance against systemic corruption, explaining his proven legislative voting record, and revealing what he will actually do to take the state back when he steps into the governor's office. Strap in, share this broadcast, and get ready for an unapologetic, deep-dive discussion into the battle for the soul of Colorado.
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