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(This is a rebroadcast of episode 199)In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive deep into one of the most defining economic turning points in modern U.S. history: 1971, the year President Nixon ended the Bretton Woods agreement and removed the dollar from the gold standard. This decision—often overlooked—set in motion decades of inflation, currency distortion, and financial instability that still affect every aspect of life today. Drawing on Dave Smith's compelling explanation, we explore how radically different the world could have been if the U.S. had maintained a stable, sound money supply. Imagine a world without runaway inflation, without the boom-bust cycles created by loose monetary policy, and without the government's ability to quietly tax citizens through currency debasement. Smith argues that abandoning gold didn't just change the economy—it changed society, culture, and global power dynamics. We break down:What exactly happened in 1971Why stable money is foundational to liberty and psychological well-beingHow inflation quietly alters behavior, incentives, and family lifeHow fiat money fuels political overreach, endless wars, and corporate distortionWhat individuals and communities can do now, in an unstable financial eraSound money solutions, from decentralization to Bitcoin to local alternativesIf you've ever wondered why everything feels more expensive, more chaotic, and more distorted than it used to, this episode connects the dots. Understanding 1971 is the first step—deciding what to do next is the challenge we tackle together.Clip from Dave Smith | PartOfTheProblemFollow Us:YouTubeTwitterFacebookBlueskyAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography

Un nuovo paper del Fondo Monetario Internazionale certifica il fallimento delle valute fiat dal 1971 ad oggi, dimostrando come i grandi deprezzamenti valutari nel mondo siano una caratteristica intrinseca di questa forma di moneta.Inoltre: anche il CTO di Samoura Wallet è stato condannato, primo audit di sicurezza per Bitcoin Core, JP Morgan chiude i conti a Jack Mallers e l'MSCI pensa di escludere Strategy dal proprio indice.It's showtime!

Send us a textYou can feel the spark from the first minute: a morning coffee turned into a grassroots outdoor festival that now spans a Friday night film showcase, three packed halls, and a winter courtyard buzzing with dog sleds, fire pits, hot tents, and live demos. We're joined by Jason and Bretton from the Hamilton Adventure Expo to trace how they kept the show independent, community-centred, and hands-on while doubling its size and raising the bar for Canadian outdoor events.We dive into the new Adventure Film Festival at the historic Westdale Theatre—nine films, intimate Q&As, and a 350-seat room where creators and fans meet face to face. Then we map the weekend across the Ancaster Fairgrounds: indoor tunnels connecting vendor halls, a dedicated speaker space, acoustic music sessions, a kids' corner, and a coffee-and-treats hub that makes every room feel alive. Outside, winter takes centre stage with Abitibi Dog Sledding rides, Esker hot tent demos and cocoa, live knife forging, sled-pulling workshops, and collaborative camp kitchen sessions. It's an immersive way to learn winter skills, talk to experts, and turn questions into confidence.The speaker lineup is stacked: Adam Shoalts, Joe Robinet, Kevin Callan, Kylan Marone, Tori Baird, Ken Whiting, Ray Zahab, Ben Beauchamp, Marty Morcette, and Evan LaFive. We talk about why these voices matter, how their stories move people from YouTube to trailheads, and why Saturday and Sunday each offer unique sessions worth seeing. You'll also hear how last year's sellout lines shaped smarter crowd flow, added volunteers, and a VIP entrance for weekend pass holders—without losing the indie spirit. And if you like great odds, every ticket enters you to win a Nova Craft ToughStuff 16' Prospector canoe, ready to kick off your paddling season.Join us for a warm, honest look at the Canadian outdoor community—where makers, guides, filmmakers, and fans come together to learn, collaborate, and head outside. Tickets go live November 24. Grab yours, share this episode with an adventure friend, and leave a review to help more people find the show. We'll see you at Westdale on Jan 23 and at the Ancaster Fairgrounds Jan 24–25.hamiltonadventureexpo.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hamiltonadventureexpo/Support the showCONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING:Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/homeEMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.comWEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.comYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampinFACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

Arnaud Naudan reçoit Claire Bretton, co-fondatrice d'Underdog, une entreprise à impact qui reconditionne des appareils de gros électroménager en France, pour leur donner une seconde vie. Dans un pays où plus de 10 millions de machines sont jetées chaque année, Underdog défend un modèle circulaire, solidaire et local.Ensemble, ils reviennent sur le parcours de Claire, son passage par l'investissement à impact, et la naissance d'Underdog. Claire partage sa vision d'un entrepreneuriat responsable, les défis de faire émerger une filière industrielle du reconditionné, et l'importance de rendre désirables des produits plus durables.Un épisode qui interroge notre rapport à la consommation, à l'innovation industrielle, et à la capacité de changer les règles du jeu pour remettre du bon sens dans nos choix.Coulisses de CEO est un podcast de BDO France. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

US President Donald Trump has called out Vladimir Putin's "bullshit" and appears to be getting ready to back major US sanctions against Russia. Could this be the end of Trump's soft spot for the Russian dictator? Venetia chats to veteran army officer and chemical and nuclear weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon about what might happen next and why we can't trust either Trump or Putin. They also discuss Russia's campaign of chemical weapons in Ukraine, the dangers of not supporting Syria's new Islamist government, and the significance of the new French-British nuclear weapons deal. https://linktr.ee/BattleLinesContact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reconditionner des machines à laver pour réduire l'impact environnemental du gros électroménager ?C'est tout l'enjeu de Claire Bretton lorsqu'elle crée Underdog.Mais avant de monter un atelier à Nantes capable de redonner vie à 1000 appareils par mois, Claire avait déjà connu plusieurs vies, et plusieurs galères.Diplômée d'école de commerce, elle débute en conseil chez Advancy où elle découvre les coulisses du retail. Très vite, elle troque les slides pour le code en cofondant Daco.IA, une startup d'intelligence artificielle qui aide les marques de mode à ajuster leurs prix en temps réel.18 mois plus tard, Veepee rachète la boîte. Une intégration express qui ouvre la voie à quatre années dans le groupe, où Claire pilote les stratégies de pricing et lance une nouvelle offre dédiée à la seconde main textile.Et puis la vie s'en mêle.Une crise de sens.Un test de grossesse.Une asso montée en urgence pour aider les petits commerces pendant le confinement.Et un déménagement à Nantes, pour tout recommencer.Avec Underdog, Claire se frotte à un secteur délaissé mais gigantesque : le gros électroménager.Chaque année, 10 millions d'appareils sont jetés en France. Moins de 3% sont reconditionnés. Claire et ses associées veulent changer ça.Alors elles foncent.Une première levée de 3,8M€, un MVP bricolé dans un entrepôt partagé, des machines stockées dans leur garage, des techniciens à recruter, un programme de formation à monter… rien ne leur est épargné.Mais en deux ans, Underdog devient un acteur qui compte, enchaîne les ventes et boucle une série A à 7M€.Intrigué(e) ? On vous laisse découvrir le parcours hors-norme de Claire — de Daco à Underdog — et toutes ses galères, dans cet épisode passionnant du podcast La Galère. Bonne écoute !

In this extended Frontline conversation, Former British Army Officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon discusses the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch moreRead more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extended Frontline conversation, former tank commander Hamish De Bretton-Gordon speaks about the state of the war in Ukraine from the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset in the south-west of England, at the opening of their exhibition about Russia's invasion. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former British Army colonel and chemical weapons expert tells Venetia Rainey about his recent trip to Syria, his optimism about the country's future, and the efforts to find the evidence of Assad's use of chemical weapons. Plus: Can negotiators get a Gaza ceasefire deal over the line before Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday? Contact us with feedback or ideas:battlelines@telegraph.co.uk @venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Il faut oser lever la main et tenter sa chance, même quand le cœur bat la chamade."  Vidéo disponible ici Dans cet épisode, je parle avec Claire Bretton, cofondatrice d'Underdog, la startup qui révolutionne le reconditionnement de gros électroménagers pour réduire notre impact environnemental. Après un passage marquant chez daco.io (vendue à Veepee) et le lancement du seconde main chez Veepee, elle se lance dans l'aventure d'Underdog, avec une mission claire : sauver des milliers de machines de la casse et prouver qu'un modèle industriel circulaire est possible – et surtout, nécessaire. On discute de son parcours, des défis qu'elle a rencontrés et de ses conseils pour bâtir une entreprise impactante. Claire partage aussi ses réflexions sur la rareté des femmes fondatrices dans les startups, la création d'une culture d'entreprise centrée sur l'humain et la durabilité, et l'art d'oser même quand on a le trac. Foncez écouter l'épisode !

EXTRAIT En attendant demain : extrait de notre épisode. "Il faut oser lever la main et tenter sa chance, même quand le cœur bat la chamade."  Dans cet épisode, je parle avec Claire, cofondatrice d'Underdog, la startup qui révolutionne le reconditionnement de gros électroménagers pour réduire notre impact environnemental. Après un passage marquant chez daco.io (vendue à Veepee) et le lancement du seconde main chez Veepee, elle se lance dans l'aventure d'Underdog, avec une mission claire : sauver des milliers de machines de la casse et prouver qu'un modèle industriel circulaire est possible – et surtout, nécessaire. Foncez écouter l'épisode !

In episode 210, Dan and Michael chat with Bretton Varga and Erin Adams about their article published in Theory & Research in Social Education, “Theorizing mimesis across social studies contexts of mimicry, imitation, and simulation.”

Unfortunately, due to a recording error, the audio tracks that were recorded just three days ago, accidentally were deleted, leaving Baker and Bretton without enough time to re-record. They decided to re-release Episode 7 from way back on November 7th, 2020 because they remember it fondly. Unlike this episode. We apologize and we thank you for your understanding. 

Richard Fox the first entry in his A Dream of Home military science fiction series, Men of Bretton, part 2; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 78. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/ and the Baen YouTube Channel.

Richard Fox the first entry in his A Dream of Home military science fiction series, Men of Bretton, part 1; and Tinker by Wen Spencer, Part 77. View the podcast in video form at https://www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/ and the Baen YouTube Channel.

Baker and Bretton are back (virtually) with their 111th full length episode where the two discuss recent happenings, Halloween plans, current newsworthy items, and upcoming events and then countdown their Top 10 Horror Movies To Introduce To A New Fan!!!

Baker and Bretton are back (virtually) for their 110th full length episode where the two discuss some recent happenings, talk about current newsworthy items, get ready for Halloween, and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite Spooky Season Songs Of All-Time!!!

Baker and Bretton are back (live and in person) for their 109th full length episode and are joined by special guest, Brooks Olivier! Brooks is a film buff, musician, horror fan and the manager of The Salina Art Cinema! Along with learning all-things-Brooks, the three discuss some recent newsworthy items, talk about upcoming happenings, and then countdown their Top 10 Horror Film Scores!!!

Baker and Bretton are back (sort of) for their 108th full length episode! Baker is down and out with the sickness (like Disturbed) and we weren't able to record a new episode :( So we put together another compilation episode featuring a couple of classic PCP horror related Top 10's to tide you over until we are back with an all new episode in a couple of weeks!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 107th full length episode where the two discuss the latest newsworthy items, talk about current happenings, review some recent watchings and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite Movies That Changed Horror Forever!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 106th full length episode where the two discuss recent newsworthy items, talk about their last couple of weeks and then take on a special impromptu made-up-on-the-spot horror movie challenge! 

Kim Bretton is an actor and has worked in theatre, TV and film, but these days she's found great success producing and narrating audiobooks in Nashville. We talk to Kim about her career shift into audiobooks and the spooky connection she had with Back to Reality.

In this episode, I am Kickin' It with App Developer and Tech Professional Bretton Key talking about his new entertainment/social app "My Date Jar". If you are someone who always finds themselves scrambling for good date ideas, this app is for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/koolkard/support

Baker and Bretton are back with their 105th full length episode and the start of their 5th season talking about all sorts of pop culture things just like a couple of psychos! They discuss recent newsworthy items, talk about their end of summer happenings and then countdown their Top 10 Direct Horror Sequels Of All-Time!!!

In this Frontline special, former British tank commander and biosecurity expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon discusses the war in Ukraine and whether Russia is trying to sabotage the Paris Olympics.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unfortunately, we were both too busy the last couple weeks to get together to record a new episode. So, Bretton took it upon himself to mash-up two classic bonus episodes that were all about Halloween! Apparently, he is tired of summer already and is ready for Fall and the Halloween season. Hopefully you all feel the same way and enjoy this special episode! And if you don't, please let Baker know!

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE is Director of DBG Defence. He is a senior executive with a military, humanitarian, charity and commercial experience. Hamish is a world leading authority on chemical weapons and humanitarian support in Syria, and a vocal advocate for Ukrainian victory. ---------- LINKS: https://x.com/HamishDBG https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamish-de-bretton-gordon-obe-37aa9a35/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_de_Bretton-Gordon https://www.theguardian.com/profile/hamish-de-bretton-gordon https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/h/ha-he/hamish-de-bretton-gordon/ http://www.militaryspeakers.co.uk/speakers/hamish-de-bretton-gordon-obe/ ---------- BOOKS: Chemical Warrior: Syria, Salisbury and Saving Lives at War Hardcover (2020) ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemysl https://kharpp.com/ Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine Ukrainian Freedom News https://www.ukrainianfreedomnews.com/donation/ UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Baker and Bretton are back for their 103rd full length episode where the two talk about Summer happenings, discuss recent newsworthy items and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite Summer Vibe Songs Of All-Time!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 102nd full length episode where the two talk life happenings, discuss recent newsworthy items and then countdown their Top 10 Movies Turning 40 Years Old In 2024!!! 

Baker and Bretton are back for their 101st full length episode where the two talk about their starts to Summer, discuss recent newsworthy items and then countdown their Top 10 Summer Movies Of All-Time!!!

Today's guest is the former British Army Officer Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a former commander of the Royal Tank Regiment and the UK's joint chemical biological and nuclear regiment. He discusses the damage Ukraine is carrying out on Russian targets specifically thanks to NATO - and in particular American and British - intelligence.The Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baker and Bretton are back for their 100th full length episode, and HOLY SHIT, did we say 100th episode!? The two welcome friends Tom and Maisie Smalling as they share their Cruise Askew experience and talk about music, concerts, life and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite Kevin Smith Movies Of All-Time!!! 

Baker and Bretton are back for their 99th full length episode where the two talk about past and future happenings, discuss recent newsworthy items and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite Pump-Up Songs Of All-Time!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 98th full length episode where the two discuss recent newsworthy items, talk about AEW's Dynasty and then countdown their Top 10 Baseball Movies Of All-Time!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 97th full length episode where the two discuss current newsworthy items, review recent watchings, talk a lot about wrestling and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite WrestleMania XL Weekend Matches!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 96th full length episode where the two discuss some recent watchings and then talk a lot about pro wrestling including favorite memories and WrestleMania XL predictions THEN countdown their Top 10 WrestleMania Title Changes Of All-Time!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 95 full length episode where the two discuss their recent trip to Planet Comicon, talk about recent newsworthy items, preview upcoming pro wrestling events and then countdown their Top 10 SCREAM Kills Of All-Time!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 94th full length episode where the two are totally winging it for this episode! Besides that, they talk about recent newsworthy items, discuss some pro wrestling, HCW and xWe and then countdown their 2nd set of Favorite Comfort Movies Of All-Time!!!

Pour écouter l'épisode en entier tapez "#376 - Monde agricole, Big Data, électroménager durable : le fabuleux destin de Claire Bretton (Underdog) " sur votre plateforme d'écoute.

Entre une enfance heureuse dans un village du Beaujolais de 400 habitants rythmée par la pioche aux chardons et quelques après-midis à retaper des appartements avec ses frères, elle n'était pas prédestinée à l'entrepreneuriat. Et pourtant, Claire Bretton est née avec « la flamme » : elle propose des business plans à son père en l'échange de la prise en main de corvées ; fait décoller le chiffre d'affaires du bar du boulodrome du coin et se précipite à Lyon pour démarrer une prépa HEC dès qu'elle en entend parler. Ensuite, tout va très vite, à l'image de sa détermination : Claire crée Daco.io avec deux associés rencontrés sur les bancs de l'agence de conseils Advancy. En 18 mois, ils développent l'outil de pricing et vendent leur bijou de technologie à Veepee. Une réussite qui garde Claire chez Veepee deux fois plus longtemps qu'exigé par le contrat de vente. Jusqu'au déclic en 2020 : chaque année, les Français se débarrassent de 10 millions d'appareils gros électroménagers (lave-linge, frigo, four, cave à vins…), et de 25 millions en comptant aussi les petits appareils (grille-pain, mixeur…). La solution de Claire et ses deux associées : créer Underdog, l'expert du gros électroménager reconditionné en France par de super techniciens, le tout depuis Nantes.. Aujourd'hui, Underdog a réuni 3.2M d'euros en seed ; connait 30-40% de croissance et répare 500 machines chaque mois ; grâce à une équipe de 25 personnes dont 6 techniciens. Vous apprendrez le tour de force par lequel Underdog multiple la durée de vie des lave-linges par 5, mais aussi : Comment c'est de grandir dans un village de 400 habitants ; La guerre du pricing en ligne ; Les clés d'un M&A réussi pour l'acheteur comme le vendeur ; Diriger une entreprise quand on est en deuil La technique pour écrire un roman en 8 semaines. Je vous ai négocié un code promo sur underdog.shop : tapez DOIT pour 10-30% de réduction sur tous les produits. TIMELINE : 00:00:00 Claire, fille d'agriculteurs dans le Beaujolais 00:19:45 Allez, go ! Le conseil et Daco.io 00:43:40 Les années Veepee 01:05:14 Le switch vers l'économie à impact 01:25:50 De l'impossibilité d'être parent, entrepreneur et invincible 01:38:50 Tout ce que vous devez savoir à propos de Underdog 02:37:38 L'écriture du roman de Claire, La Valise 02:54:45 Comment organiser sa vie de famille ? 02:57:15 Quatre questions très perso 03:01:50 Contactez Claire sur Linkedin Avec Claire nous avons cité d'anciens épisodes de GDIY : #305 Paul Mouginot - Stabler #366 Nicolas Hennion - Libérez la bête #6 Bernard Weber - auteur #351 Camille Aumont-Carnel - Je m'en bats le clito Avec Claire, nous avons parlé de : Ses passions : la pioche aux chardons, son roman La Valise Ses entreprises : Daco.io et la vente à Veepee, Underdog et l'économie circulaire Son association : Sauvons nos commerces Son nouveau projet : Failles Documentaires : Le fondateur à propos du créateur de McDonalds et BlackBerry à propos de l'ascension et la chute du smartphone canadien La communication non violente (CMV) : Marie Angliviel Claire vous recommande de lire : Son roman sur le deuil et les liens familiaux : La Valise La musique du générique vous plaît ? C'est à Morgan Prudhomme que je la dois ! Contactez-le sur : https://studio-module.com. Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ? Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire. Vous pouvez contacter Claire sur Linkedin.

Baker and Bretton are back for the 93rd full length episode where the two discuss recent going-ons,  talk some important  newsworthy items, chat about pro wrestling and Heartland Championship Wrestling and then countdown their Top 10 Horror Movies Of 2023!!! 

Baker and Bretton are back for their 92nd full length episode where the two discuss recent newsworthy items, life happenings, and pro wrestling, and then countdown their Top 10 Non-Horror Movies Of 2023!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 91st full length episode where the two discuss recent newsworthy items, talk about how 2024 is starting, preview Planet Comicon and then countdown their Top 10 Albums of 2023!!!

Baker and Bretton are back with their 90th full length episode and are joined for the first time in over a year, by a very special guest in the form of the one and only Zach McConnell! Together again, the three discuss recent newsworthy items, review some recent watchings, talk about their Christmas' and New Years and then countdown their Top 10 Songs Of All-Time!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 89th Full Length Episode, sort of. By sort of, we mean that the guys were so busy with the holidays and work and life, that they just couldn't get together to record a new episode, so they are re-releasing their 6th Episode ever, featuring their very first guest, Robert Wagner! We hope you all will enjoy a trip down memory lane and that this will tide everyone (all six of you) over for two weeks when we will be back with an ALL NEW episode! Disclaimer: The audio in this classic episode is of less than standard quality at times. Please bare with us. 

Baker and Bretton are back for their 88th full length episode where the two discuss recent newsworthy items, talk about getting ready for Christmas 2023 and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite Movie And TV Santas Of All-Time!!!

Baker and Bretton are back for their 87th full length episode where the two discuss recent newsworthy items, talk about HCW's Wreck The Halls and the new Project Fate album and then countdown their Top 10 Favorite Non-Traditional Christmas Songs Of All-Time!!!

Bible Reading: Psalms 73:23-28; 147:4-5; John 1:9-14"Wow, look at all the stars!" Bretton gaped at the tiny specks of light splattered across the night sky as he and his dad walked onto the beach. "I don't think I've ever seen so many at once!""It's amazing, isn't it?" Dad spread a blanket on the sand so they could sit down. "This has always been my favorite part of camping--getting away from all the city lights so we can see the stars.""Yeah," said Bretton. He pointed to a twinkling point of light. "Look at that one! It's brighter than the rest.""That's Sirius, or the Dog Star. It's one of the closest stars to Earth, and it's twice as big as our sun." "Really? It's bigger than the sun?" asked Bretton."Sure is. And it's small compared to some other stars out there." Dad pointed to a spot slightly below Sirius. "In that area of the sky is one of the biggest stars we know of--VY Canis Majoris. It's two thousand times bigger than the sun!" Dad took a quarter out of his pocket. "If this quarter was the sun, VY Canis Majoris would fill half a football field!""No way!" Bretton looked at the dim spot in the sky. "But I can't even see it from here!""It's too far away to see with the naked eye," said Dad. "You need binoculars or a telescope.""It's so much bigger than Sirius, but Sirius is easier to see," observed Bretton. "And the sun is the smallest of them, but on earth it shines the brightest!""That's because of the stars' distance from earth, not their size. If you saw all three side by side, you'd know which one was biggest!"Dad leaned back on the blanket. "You know, the same can be true of how we view God, the One who made the stars. Sometimes on earth God can seem small and distant compared to other things that seem important, like being successful or having cool stuff. But God sent His Son, Jesus, to bring us near to Him, and when we have a relationship with Jesus and see His goodness in our lives, His light becomes brighter and everything else grows dim. Just like being close to a star is the only way to see its true size, we need Jesus to show us how big and wonderful He really is."-Courtney LasaterHow About You?Has God ever seemed small and distant to you? Maybe you don't think He's as important as other things in your life because you can't see or touch Him. But God is bigger and more powerful than you could ever imagine. He created the entire universe, and He wants to have a relationship with you! Trust in Jesus today. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page.) Then watch His light grow brighter in your life!Today's Key Verse:The Word [Jesus] became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory. (NIV) (John 1:14)Today's Key Thought:You can have a relationship with God

The Bretton wood institutions are meeting in Morocco this year. It's the first such summit on African soil in 50 years. Does this meeting signal a renewed approach to how it works with and supports African economic growth? Also did you know, eggs are currently South Africa's hottest commodity? The country has been grappling with one of its worst outbreaks of bird flu which has resulted in the culling of millions of chickens and supermarkets, running out of eggs. We'll hear more about the impact it's having. And there's a treat in store as we bring you all the latest from the star studded draw on AFCON 2023, from Abidjan in Ivory Coast.