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In this week's episode, we dive deep into the infrastructure project nobody wants to talk about: the construction of political lifeboats.What are we witnessing as Trump's administration unfolds? We're seeing the familiar pattern of those who enabled catastrophe beginning to build their escape routes—just as they did after the Bush administration collapsed, when the "Fake Tea Party" served as the greatest mass escape operation since D-Day—allowing pro-Bush Republicans to magically transform into constitutional conservatives who'd never heard of Bush or Cheney. What does it mean when soybean farmers who voted for Trump three times say they had "no choice"?We borrow from Buddhist concepts of Big Boats and Little Boats to understand how media validators help the guilty avoid accountability. We hear from a Charlotte resident about what Trump's policies are doing to his city right now. And we ask: when Trump falls, will there finally be a reckoning—or just another round of "let's look forward, not backward"? All this and more on this week's Professional Left podcast.Warning: This episode is not safe for work.Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: proleftpod.comSupport via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpodor Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comMark used to be the political director for ABC News and a senior political analyst at TIME magazine. Alongside John Heilemann, he co-managed Bloomberg Politics, co-hosted the shows “With All Due Respect” and “The Circus,” and co-authored Game Change and Double Down: Game Change 2012. Last year he launched the interactive live-video platform 2WAY, where he serves as editor-in-chief and hosts “The Morning Meeting” and “2WAY Tonight.” He also hosts “Next Up with Mark Halperin” on Megyn Kelly's MK Media platform.For two clips of our convo — on the bygone era of bipartisanship, and Bill Clinton's staggering talent — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Mark's dad who worked for Kissinger, LBJ, and Nixon; debating the insularity of DC: liberal media bias; the Bork hearings; Gingrich; Limbaugh; Gennifer Flowers and Bill's affairs; Perot's breakthrough; press coverage of Dubya; his speech on stem-cell research; 9/11 and the Iraq War; the unitary executive; the unifying rhetoric of Bush and Obama; the partisan bent of Obama's stimulus; the ACA campaign; Trump at CPAC at 2011; Obama's humor and the WHCD with Trump; the crucial role of The Apprentice; the killer issue of immigration in 2016; Hillary's ineptitude; the Comey factor; the difficulty of covering Trump; the negative incentives of social media; Russiagate; the b******t Bragg case; the press failure on Biden's fitness; “cheap fakes”; the shock and awe of Trump 2.0; executive orders and tariffs; his assault on institutions; the pardon machine; the Gaza deal; the Republicans standing up to Trump over Epstein; Newsom as the Dem frontrunner; Josh Shapiro; Death By Lightning; Tocqueville; and “Drain the Swamp” from the swampiest president ever.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Shadi Hamid in defense of US interventionism, Simon Rogoff on the narcissism of pols, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right, George Packer on his Orwell-inspired novel, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
Jobs up, costs down, and the media hates reporting it. Mike exposes the struggle inside the GOP, with whispers of the Bush dynasty trying to take the party back from MAGA. Economist Stephen Moore pushes back on the “affordability crisis” narrative and breaks down the numbers proving Trump’s economic gains. Plus, Mike shares why Joyce’s 100th birthday matters more than political noise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on The Friday Reporter, I'm joined by Stephanie Strategos Polis, Vice President of Public Affairs for the Plastics Industry Association.Stephanie and I cover a lot of ground in this conversation: what it's like to raise young kids while managing a demanding public-affairs portfolio, how her time in the Bush administration shaped her approach to service, and why she finds real purpose in telling the story of an industry that faces its share of public scrutiny.It's an honest, energizing look at modern communications in a town that never slows down — and a reminder that some of the most meaningful work happens when we're willing to wade into the toughest conversations. Get full access to Authentically Speaking at thefridayreporter.substack.com/subscribe
Bush & Richie are joined by friend of the show, Top Gear legend James May, to chat about his new show, James May's Shed Load of Ideas
A bleak outlook for Minnesota from the Chamber of Commerce. Listen to Robyn Wonsley describe the future of Minneapolis. How are you going to celebrate World Toilet Day? Johnny Heidt is back with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Fewer Gen Z drinkers impacting revenue at Minnesota municipal liquor storesWaymo looks to bring self-driving taxis to MinneapolisRespect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excludedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Unless they work in Congress. Multiple stories of alleged congressional misdeeds kick off this second hour today as a Florida democrat representative is accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA Funds, laundering it and using the money to fund her congressional campaign. The Bush family reportedly considers a return to politics. ICE raids in Charlotte have school absenteeism soaring. The Trump administration is door knocking to find the 450,000 illegal alien children the Biden administration lost as we know Mayorkas and Co. had 65,000 child complaint calls that it never answered.
“Politics, economy, and power moves – real talk with Tara
“Shadow parties, AI threats, and climate conspiracies: What they don't want you to know.”
“Jobs, immigration, and trillion-dollar deals – real talk with Tara
In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the Bush family's alleged plans to retake the GOP and their long-standing influence on American politics. Highlights include: How the Bushes allegedly used money bombs to control Republican primaries
Jen gets a swift and thoroughly unexpected trip through US political rumours this week, as Hannah looks at the latest from across the Atlantic. Plus there's skorts, sports and women-only carriages. What more do you need? Saturday Night Live on edited Trump speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SesRWE02PIU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. employers added 119,000 jobs in September, according to data delayed for weeks by the government shutdown. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent from 4.3 percent in August. The increase in payrolls was more than double the 50,000 economists had forecast. But Labor Department revisions showed that the economy lost 4,000 jobs in August instead of gaining 22,000 as originally reported.Former Vice President Dick Cheney's funeral will be held in Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden will attend the service. Bush will deliver a tribute at the funeral.
In this heartfelt holiday episode, Bobby Cooley and Meg Landi welcome Hannah Bush from Preteen Journey to talk about something deeper than traditions: Family Holiday Habits, and especially the practice of Advent. While the holiday season is packed with traditions, events, and cultural pressure, it's easy for families to get swept up in the noise and miss the holiness at the center of it all. Together, we explore how Advent can become a grounding habit that helps families pause, reflect, and intentionally prepare their hearts for Christ's coming. Hannah shares: The true purpose of Advent—what it is, why it matters, and how it reshapes our focus during a busy season. Practical and grace-filled resources that help families build healthy holiday habits from day one of the season all the way into the new year. How the meaningful moments we choose to prioritize shape generations, influencing the way our children will one day lead their own families in faith. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reset, and discover holiday habits that draw your family toward what's holy, not just what's expected. Join us for a conversation full of encouragement, intentionality, and a whole lot of hope for the season ahead.Download your FREE Preteen & Family Holiday Advent GuideConnect with Hannah from Preteen Journey Website: https://preteenjourney.org/ InstagramFind More FREE Advent resources here.About Empowered Homes Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role. What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.Empowered Homes Podcast Show us some Love! Do you appreciate The Empowered Homes Podcast? Like, subscribe, comment, share. Every bit of your engagement helps us be open-handed in sharing resources to grow strong families, leaders and ministries. Thanks for your help in Empowering Homes for the gospel! FB : https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredHomesResources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredhomesresources/ Youtube: ...
When hardships feel endless, remember you can stand unburned—shining as a living example of God's miraculous grace. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
At Dick Cheney’s funeral in Washington National Cathedral, George W. Bush praised his former vice president as “solid, reliable, and rare,” focusing on loyalty and service. The bipartisan gathering included former Pres. Joe Biden and all living former VPs. Notably absent were Pres.. Donald Trump and VP JD Vance, who were not invited amid lingering political rifts. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textIn this episode we look back at three people it is almost hard to imagine not being around. Hulk Hogan, if you are kid in my age range, middle 50s, was as big a star as ever roamed the Earth. He was the catalyst for Professional Wrestling's leap into mainstream society taking it from a cable television novelty, to starring in, what is still today, the largest indoor sporting event in all of history with an attendance of 93,173 to see Hulk Hogan wrestle 7ft 4 inch, Andre the Giant. Huge is an understatement at what an event that was for anyone who was watching it. We honor Hulk Hogan here though, for one of the last things he did in his long and storied career. He spoke at the Republican National Convention in 2024 on behalf of President Donald Trump. At the time, many of the political analyst were saying he was the first Pro wrestler to be involved as an endorser in Presidential Politics. That was far from the truth. Ric Flair had been a big supporter of George H. W. Bush and in 1992 he traveled North and South Carolina with him. We have an episode dedicated to that in our back catalogue from our 1992 Changing of the Guard Series. We look back at Hulk Hogan with a great deal of fondness, he was a huge part of my childhood. Hulk Hogan was 71 years old.Jim Lovell, helped guide the Apollo 13 Moon mission back to Earth after disaster struck it and an oxygen tank exploded mid mission. The fabulous movie "Apollo 13" starring Tom Hanks and Directed by Ron Howard tells the story, as does an episode in our back catalogue of material. Jim Lovell always came across as a super nice man, known as "smiling Jim" by his fellow astronauts in the 1960s. I was honored to tell his Apollo 13 story during our initial Richard Nixon series. Jim Lovell was also on the first trip to circumnavigate the moon, and was a a part of the crew that took the famous "Earthrise" photo. We have an episode in our series on Lyndon Johnson that covers that mission. Jim Lovell was 97 years old. This year also saw the passing of my Mother, Gloria Bulmer's favorite movie star, Robert Redford. He was "The Great Gatsby." I have seen the movie several times, it was my mother's favorite. Redford was famous for many other huge blockbuster movies too from "All the President's Men" to "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", to another of my mother's favorite movies, "The Sting" with Paul Newman and Robert Shaw. He was the quintessential movie star. He also has an episode in our back catalogue, when we profiled one of my all time favorite movies, "Casablanca", and along with it another of my favorites, that was one of the few of his movies that flopped, "Havana". I loved the movie and never understood why it did so poorly at the box office. Redford also founded the Sundance Movie Festival, which has helped show some of independent films best work. For that we owe him a great deal of gratitude. Robert Redford was 89 years old. We invite you to comb through our back catalogue for all four of these episodes. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1507867/episodes/9047347 Episode 42 Earthrise the story of 1968's Apollo 8https://www.buzzsprout.com/1507867/episodes/9474650 Episode 58 Richard Nixon the Man that Saved the Union : Apollo 13 Our Finest Hourhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1507867/episodes/16716829 Episode 349 George H. W. Bush - 1992 the Changing of the Guard: On the Trail with Ric Flair and George Bush (and later Mike Huckabee)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1507867/episodes/16567204 "Casablanc Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras spent over 12 years protecting Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton while mastering the art of reading people under life or death pressure. Her insight into human behavior goes beyond what most of us will ever need, but the principles she shares apply to every conversation, negotiation, and relationship you have. She reveals why most people fail at reading others because they're looking for cookie cutter signals instead of understanding the individual in front of them. This episode strips away the Hollywood myths about lie detection and replaces them with real strategies you can use today. You'll discover why your biggest advantage in any situation isn't what you say, it's how well you listen and adapt to the person across from you.Buy Evy's book Becoming BulletproofLearn more about EvyIn this episode you will:Discover why asking open-ended questions starting with tell me, explain, and describe gets people to reveal their truth without pressureLearn how to build instant authority and credibility by subtly taking control of small decisions in any interactionUnderstand why conditional trust protects you better than blindly believing everyone or suspecting everyoneMaster the art of not reacting when someone attacks you, because real toughness is self-control under fireBreak free from indecisiveness and self-doubt by making your own choices and failing forward without asking everyone for permissionFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1852For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Matthew Hussey – greatness.lnk.to/1782SCEsther Perel – greatness.lnk.to/1851SCBaya Voce – greatness.lnk.to/1836SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Synopsis: Dems win big on Election Day, but what's next? Join Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh as they discuss the future of progressive politics.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: What do the results of this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office and the future of the Democratic Party? “Politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration's policies, Democrats won races at every level in blue and red states on November 4, including Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's race. Today's guests know firsthand how challenging and costly it can be to run for office as a progressive — especially when mega donors and backdoor deals are the name of the game in our political system. Cori Bush is fighting to retake the seat she won in 2021, Missouri's First District, which covers the city of St. Louis. She'll be up against incumbent Wesley Bell, whose successful campaign against her in 2024 was heavily funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, a zionist political action committee. Kat Abughazaleh is a 26-year old Palestinian-American, former journalist and political commentator who is currently facing a federal indictment related to her protests outside an ICE facility in Western Chicago. She's making waves in a crowded Democratic field to represent Illinois' Ninth District, covering the Chicago-area. How can modern progressives keep up this political momentum? And where does the Democratic Party go from here? Join us for that conversation, plus a commentary from Laura on making Congress less classist.“I've been in Congress and I know the change that can happen when someone not only works for their district, but fights for the district . . . I have heard from my community, their frustrations with the lack of leadership. I've heard their despair as it relates to what happens tomorrow, because this manufactured chaos coming down from the Trump administration is not being dealt with . . . We are saying, ‘Wait till 2026 because things will get better.' People are living it right now.” - Cori Bush“A lot of people have lost faith in our political system, from every political stripe, because politicians are about words and not actions. We are using our resources to not only reach voters, but materially improve their lives. We do backpack drives, food drives, our campaign office doubles as a mutual aid hub . . . We are genuinely making a change on the ground and win or lose, this campaign is a net benefit to this community.” - Kat AbughazalehGuests:• Kat Abughazaleh: Congressional Candidate (D-IL-09)• Cori Bush: Former Congresswoman (D-MO-01); Current Congressional Candidate (D-MO-01)Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station is airing the show and air date & time) & available as a podcast.RESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• Mamdani v. The Establishment: What His Campaign Means for America: Watch / Listen: Episode Cut and Full Uncut Conversation• “They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka on His Arrest, Immigration Rights & Leading New Jersey: Watch / Listen: Episode cut and Full Uncut Conversation• Bernie Sanders & AOC: “Fighting Oligarchy” with People Power: Watch / Listen: Episode cut and Full Uncut Conversation with Bernie SandersRelated Articles and Resources:• Democrats Flip Two Seats in Deep Red Mississippi, Break GOP Supermajority, by Daniel Orton, November 5, 2025, Newsweek• Here are the key races to watch in Tuesday's off-year elections, by Caroline Vakil, November 3, 2025, The Hill• Anti-genocide protests attacked and beaten at St. Louis town hall event for Democrat Wesley Bell, by Andrew Clyde & Kristina Betinis, August 21.2925, World Socialist Web Site• How Kat Abughazaleh's Parents Shaped Her Identity and Political Worldview, by Trisha Faulkner, October 30, 2025, Distractify• Deciding To Win: Toward a Common Sense Renewal of the Democratic Party, Principal Author Simon Bazelon, Co-Authors, Lauren Harper Pope and Liam Kerr. October 27, 2025, Politico• AOC and the Squad's List of Left-Wing Accomplishments Is Quite Long, by Branko Narcotic, Jacobin Magazine• Mamdani opens floodgates of younger Democrats running for office, by Surina Venkat, November 11, 2025, The Hill• Kat Abughazaleh On the Right to Protest, November 1, 2025, The Intercept Briefing - Listen• Press Release: Congresswoman Bush Endorsed by Justice Democrats, October 23, 2025, Coribush.org•. House candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over ICE confrontation, by Andrew Solender, October 29, 2025, Axios Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Music Credit: “The World Is Cold” by Cookin' the Books featuring Mantra and Jane Tyrell from their album Cookin' On 3 Burners released on Soul Messin' Records, "Steppin" by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperSupport Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Nate Morris is the Chairman of Morris Industries, and a 9th generation Kentuckian running for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Mitch McConnell. Nate is an America-First outsider and businessman endorsed by Senators Benrie Moreno, Jim Banks, The Senate Conservatives Fund, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the late Charlie Kirk.
On this laugh-out-loud episode of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray break down one of the most unintentionally hilarious TV moments of the year: George W. Bush joining Peyton and Eli on ESPN's Manning Cast. From robotic, note-card questions to Bush's deadpan zingers, this segment is pure gold.
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Everyone loves “free money” from Washington—until you look under the hood. Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend check is being sold like a tax cut… but it's not a tax cut at all. In fact, Republican senators know it would explode the national debt and signal that the economy is in deep trouble.In this episode, we break down: • Why a tariff check is a giant red flag for the economy • How politicians use stimulus-style payouts to save their own reelection bids • Why you can't “pay down the debt” when Congress refuses to balance a budget • What actually happens when Washington starts dumping cash on voters • And the truth about Trump's tariff numbers vs. real tariff revenue (spoiler: nowhere near “trillions”)If Washington is mailing out $2,000 checks, it means the economy has already hit the “break glass in case of emergency” stage. We've seen this movie before—Bush, Obama, COVID… all of it. And it never ends well.
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hiiii CHATTT! this week we continued to giggle and gasp over y'all's funny coworker drama/work stories! in this episode we talk about why the Creature is so dripped out in the new “Frankenstein”, how we'd react if our wingstop order tasted like fart spray, and drew's longstanding beef with pixie sticks!WE'RE DOING 2 LIVE SHOWS IN CALIFORNIA! BREA 01/29/26 and PASADENA 01/30/26!!!GET YOUR TICKETS AT www.drew-afualo.com/tour !!! TICKETS ON SALE TO EVERYONE ON 11/21/25!This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Two Idiot Girls via Gumball.fm.DREW'S BOOK IS OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE YOU CAN PURCHASE BOOKS!! GO GET IT!!!!For extra fun silly zoomie-filled content, JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP!!! Visit patreon.com/twoidiotgirls for more info!!!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK :P@_twoidiotgirls | @deisonafualo | @drewafualoTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Download Feeld on the App Store or Google PlayListeners can save 30% on their first order at Cornbread Hemp! Just head to https://cornbreadhemp.com and use code TWOIDIOTGIRLS at checkout.Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/TWOIDIOTGIRLS ! #honeylovepodDownload the app or order now at Shipt.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode, hear from Browns HC Kevin Stefanski, WR Cedric Tillman, and LB Devin Bush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this explosive episode of Unleashing Intuition Secrets, Michael Jaco sits down with award-winning researcher and truth-seeker Brad Olsen for a deep investigation into the hidden history of WWII and the covert agendas that shaped the modern world. Brad Olsen reveals astonishing details about: • The suppressed origins and secret operations of George H.W. Bush and the Bush family lineage • Classified Nazi relocation programs into Antarctica and South America • The truth behind advanced technologies the Axis powers were experimenting with • Underground bases, breakaway factions, and long-buried evidence of extraterrestrial involvement • Insights from his groundbreaking upcoming book, Secrets of Antarctica: The Untold History of the Ice Continent Michael and Brad connect the dots between wartime secrecy, elite political families, off-world technologies, and the silent power structures still influencing global events today. This is a gripping, eye-opening episode that shatters mainstream narratives and reveals the deeper truth hidden beneath decades of secrecy. If you're ready to expand your awareness and explore the real history they never taught us, this conversation is essential.
Lords: * Danny * https://linktr.ee/dannyBstyleband * Josh * https://www.bonusstage.ca/ * Vitor * https://vitoramado.framer.website/ Topics: * Games you love that nobody else knows exist * I keep losing my sunglasses. How do I fix this? * Homebrewing * When did Bush stop hiding the facts?? * Mad Girl's Love Song by Sylvia Plath * https://allpoetry.com/mad-girl%27s-love-song * I didn't actually have four poems in mind that made me say oh shit but skimming the list, this could be them: * https://www.tumblr.com/ailbey/750880084257374208 * https://cih.ucsd.edu/sites/cih.ucsd.edu/files/cfm/When%20I%20am%20among%20the%20Trees%20by%20Mary%20Oliver.pdf * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoNotStandatMyGraveand_Weep * https://nextworldover.tumblr.com/post/705362430786748416/guooey-a-psalm-for-the-wild-built-becky Microtopics * Video game music man. * Playing a guitar part that someone else wrote by clicking with a mouse. * A very fun interesting exercise that you appreciate. * Bass dives. * Playing bass with extra fingers. * Walking into the luthier's workshop asking to pay them to put a whammy bar on a bass and they're like *fuck you, that's disgusting." * Harold Drumsman. * Tympanum Factotum. * Super Stardust vs. Super Rub-a-Dub. * The twin stick shooter you made all your bandmates play. * The most 1989 thing you've ever seen. * A lopsided castle shape drawn out of block characters. * Seeing a Lamborghini game and wondering "who would ever play that??" * Modding modern-resolution models and textures into an N64 game. * A game that looks like dogshit but with modern emulation it's extremely high resolution dogshit. * Impressing your dad at how good you are at the one video game he lets you play. * Hemiroids. * Art style becoming a monoculture more easily in small communities. * Dirty Dancing except Baby never dances again. * Phalanx. (The banjo game.) * The banjo player going inside the ship for the European box art. * Engineering Jones and the Time Thieves of DSPea. * Games that quiz you on what sorts of consulting services your company needs. * Finding a pair of crudely drawn breasts in a collection of Windows 3.1 icons on Uncle Dave's PC and thinking "Uncle Dave is into some weird shit." * Prescription sunglasses vs. Just For Fun sunglasses. * Doing something that makes you look funny and preparing a five minute angry rant to spit at anyone who looks at you funny. * Lacquering your eyes with a substance that darkens in the sunlight. * Lacquering your skin instead of wearing clothes. * Buying more and more expensive sunglasses until you stop losing them. * Pushing 32. * Being the mead guy and everyone sends you mead making videos. * Fermenting honey in the hot dog water. * Making a slurry of hot dogs and ethanol in the blender. * Letting honey sit in the closet until it becomes mead. * Putting mead in the beehive to give back to the community. * Giving all the hallucinogens to all the manufacturing insects to see if they make exciting new kinds of silk and honey. * Kirkland Signature Mead. * Going into an underground tavern in Sweden and eating boar and lingonberries. * Distilling and getting all the wrong -thanols. * Putting a couple shots of moonshine in a cup of Booster Juice. * Could potato pizza sprout more potato. * Have you ever heard a plant scream during a job interview? * There is no ethical consumption under life. * Connecting plants up to synthesizers. * The sound of two black holes colliding. (Bloop!) * Data Audializaion. * How Windows XP users discovered that bush hid the facts. * When did Bush get Microsoft to disable the "Bush hid the facts" Easter egg. * The mongoose is a common sight on the Earth. * The mongoose's shadow casts a faint glow upon the ancient tree. * Reading aloud and trying to understand what you're reading at the same time. * Cool as fuck yours truly uwu. * The four poems that made you say "oh shit." * Art that communicates ideas vs. art that communicates feelings. * Bonus stage. * Rock Band Karaoke.
In hour 1 of the Mark Reardon Show, Scott Jennings, 97.1 Political Insider and CNN Political Contributor and former special assistant to President Bush, joins to discuss his new book titled "A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization." J. Peder Zane, editor at Real Clear Investigations and a columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins to discuss his new piece headlined "Shutdown Just Latest Battle in Democrats Long War." In hour 2, Ken Mallin, chair of Holidays in Saint Louis, joins to discuss Ameren's Thanksgiving Day Parade that is coming up on Saturday afternoon. In this edition of Sue's News, Sue discusses events that happened this day in history, such as a hit from Lionel Ritchie. Mike Archer, St. Louis County Councilman from South County, joins to discuss the St. Louis County Council taking a hard look at police and health budgets, as it grapples with an 82-million dollar shortfall. Frank Cusumano, KSDK Sports Director, joins to discuss STL area sports teams such as the Chiefs and Blues' losses, as well as SLU Basketball and Mizzou Football's wins. In hour 3 of The Mark Reardon Show, Dave Simons, partner and managing director at One Private Wealth - Chesterfield, on the Wall Street Journal piece on why we could use a long bear market. Later on in the hour, Joe Arnold, longtime Louisville broadcaster, joins to discuss his relationship with Scott Jennings and his interview with him. We also hear our Audio Cut of the Day!
Scott Jennings, 97.1 Political Insider and CNN Political Contributor and former special assistant to President Bush, joins to discuss his new book titled "A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization."
In hour 1 of the Mark Reardon Show, Scott Jennings, 97.1 Political Insider and CNN Political Contributor and former special assistant to President Bush, joins to discuss his new book titled "A Revolution of Common Sense: How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization." J. Peder Zane, editor at Real Clear Investigations and a columnist for Real Clear Politics, joins to discuss his new piece headlined "Shutdown Just Latest Battle in Democrats Long War."
Craig Unger confirms the Madrid meeting in July 1980, where Bill Casey met with Iranian cleric Mehdi Karoubi, establishing the parameters of the October Surprise by asking Karoubi to delay the hostage release until after the presidential election. The alleged Paris meeting in October involving George H.W. Bush is harder to prove, though investigative work punctured Bush's alibis. Iran was motivated by desperation for American military spare parts, especially after Iraq invaded in September 1980. Unger believes the overall preponderance of evidence suggests the Paris meeting occurred, intended to secure the deal with the highest possible authority. Guest: Craig Unger.
Craig Unger explores rumors of an "October Surprise"—a Republican deal to delay the hostages' release—which gained credence when former NSC official Gary Sick published an op-ed. Unger spoke to rogue Israeli operative Ari Ben Mashi, who alleged Bill Casey met with Iranians in Madrid in July 1980. Ben Mashi claimed Casey violated the Logan Act and an arms embargo by offering weapons in exchange for a delay in the hostage release until after the election. Ben Mashi also alleged Vice Presidential nominee George H.W. Bush attended a subsequent meeting in Paris in October 1980 to finalize the agreement. Unger's published findings in Esquire led him to join Newsweek to continue the investigation. Guest: Craig Unger.
Simon and Julie joined John to talk about Native American Heritage Month — a month that exists because Indigenous leaders spent more than a century fighting for recognition. From Dr. Arthur C. Parker (Seneca) in the early 1900s to Red Fox James (Blackfeet) riding state to state in 1915, the movement grew until Congress and President George H. W. Bush made November the first official Heritage Month in 1990. Every president upheld it… until Trump, who called it “radical and wasteful”.They talk about what this month means, what allies should and shouldn't do, and why leaders like California Governor Gavin Newsom are urging the country to embrace Indigenous values as a way forward. They also take calls from listeners.Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He's a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. He's the author of the forthcoming book, ‘Your Spirit Animal is a Jackass,' and he is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Colorado Denver.Bluesky: @SimonMoyaSmith.bsky.socialJulie Francella is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people.Bluesky: @JulieFrancella.bsky.socialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comFiona was an intel analyst under Bush and Obama, and then served under Trump as senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council. Currently a senior fellow at Brookings and the chancellor of Durham University, her books include Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin and There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century — which we discussed on the Dishcast in 2022.For two clips of our convo — on Russia's imperial war, and a comparison of Putin and Trump — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Fiona's recent long trip to northeast England; walking the length of Hadrian's Wall; industrial decline; mass migration; how London is increasingly non-English; the brain drain from smaller places; the revival of nationalism; the fading left-right distinction; populism as a style; the Tory collapse and Reform's rise; NATO; the Munich Security Conference and Vance; the Zelensky meeting at the White House; Soviet ideology; the Russian Empire; Putin's psyops with social media; sending North Koreans into battle; the pipeline attacks; Ukraine's innovative use of drones; the massive casualties of the attrition war; Russia's resilient economy; the new corruption scandal in Ukraine; war profiteering; Putin's attacks on civilians; his manipulation of Trump; ressentiment in the West; male resentment in the economy; white-collar job insecurity due to AI; the origins of the BBC and its current scandal; the NHS; the slowing US economy; MTG positioning herself as the real MAGA; revolutions eating their own; Epstein; the demolished East Wing; and what my latest DNA test revealed.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Mark Halperin on US politics, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Shadi Hamid on US power abroad, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right, George Packer on his Orwell-inspired novel, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
Bush Hager and Bibb take turns defending their sides on fun topics in “The Great Debate.” Also, actress Ali Larter stops by to discuss the new season of “Landman”, where she plays the feisty Angela navigating the world of Texas oil. Plus, learn how to refurbish and update old desks, chairs, and other furniture pieces. And, beauty expert Michelle Park and dermatologist Dr. David Kim break down the hottest K-beauty trends and reveal treatments that really work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Synopsis: What does this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office?This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donateDescription: What do the results of this past Election Day signal for politician-activists running for office and the future of the Democratic Party? “Politivists” Cori Bush and Kat Abughazaleh say the tides are changing. In what was widely viewed as a rebuke of the Trump administration's policies, Democrats won races at every level in blue and red states on November 4, including Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's race. Today's guests know firsthand how challenging and costly it can be to run for office as a progressive — especially when megadonors and backdoor deals are the name of the game in our political system. Cori Bush is fighting to retake the seat she won in 2021, Missouri's First District, which covers the city of St. Louis. She'll be up against incumbent Wesley Bell, whose successful campaign against her in 2024 was heavily funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, a zionist political action committee. Kat Abughazaleh is a 26-year old Palestinian-American, former journalist and political commentator who is currently facing a federal indictment related to her protests outside an ICE facility in Western Chicago. She's making waves in a crowded Democratic field to represent Illinois' Ninth District, covering the Chicago-area. How can modern progressives keep up this political momentum? And where does the Democratic Party go from here? Join us for that conversation, plus a commentary from Laura on making Congress less classist.“I've been in Congress and I know the change that can happen when someone not only works for their district, but fights for the district . . . I have heard from my community, their frustrations with the lack of leadership. I've heard their despair as it relates to what happens tomorrow, because this manufactured chaos coming down from the Trump administration is not being dealt with . . . We are saying, ‘Wait till 2026 because things will get better.' People are living it right now.” - Cori Bush“A lot of people have lost faith in our political system, from every political stripe, because politicians are about words and not actions. We are using our resources to not only reach voters, but materially improve their lives. We do backpack drives, food drives, our campaign office doubles as a mutual aid hub . . . We are genuinely making a change on the ground and win or lose, this campaign is a net benefit to this community.” - Kat AbughazalehGuests:• Kat Abughazaleh: Congressional Candidate (D-IL-09)• Cori Bush: Former Congresswoman (D-MO-01); Current Congressional Candidate (D-MO-01) Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.Watch the special report on YouTube; PBS World Channel November 16th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio starting November 19th (check here to see if your station is airing the show and air date & time) & available as a podcast.RESOURCES:Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• Mamdani v. The Establishment: What His Campaign Means for America: Watch / Listen: Episode Cut and Full Uncut Conversation• “They Targeted Me”: Mayor Ras Baraka on His Arrest, Immigration Rights & Leading New Jersey: Watch / Listen: Episode cut and Full Uncut Conversation• Bernie Sanders & AOC: “Fighting Oligarchy” with People Power: Watch / Listen: Episode cut and Full Uncut Conversation with Bernie SandersRelated Articles and Resources:• Democrats Flip Two Seats in Deep Red Mississippi, Break GOP Supermajority, by Daniel Orton, November 5, 2025, Newsweek• Here are the key races to watch in Tuesday's off-year elections, by Caroline Vakil, November 3, 2025, The Hill• Anti-genocide protests attacked and beaten at St. Louis town hall event for Democrat Wesley Bell, by Andrew Clyde & Kristina Betinis, August 21.2925, World Socialist Web Site• How Kat Abughazaleh's Parents Shaped Her Identity and Political Worldview, by Trisha Faulkner, October 30, 2025, Distractify• Deciding To Win: Toward a Common Sense Renewal of the Democratic Party, Principal Author Simon Bazelon, Co-Authors, Lauren Harper Pope and Liam Kerr. October 27, 2025, Politico• AOC and the Squad's List of Left-Wing Accomplishments Is Quite Long, by Branko Narcotic, Jacobin Magazine• Mamdani opens floodgates of younger Democrats running for office, by Surina Venkat, November 11, 2025, The Hill• Kat Abughazaleh On the Right to Protest, November 1, 2025, The Intercept Briefing - Listen• Press Release: Congresswoman Bush Endorsed by Justice Democrats, October 23, 2025, Coribush.org•. House candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over ICE confrontation, by Andrew Solender, October 29, 2025, Axios Full Episode Notes are located HERE.Music Credit: 'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, and original sound design by Jeannie HopperSupport Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Bush & Richie were joined by Hollywood star Glen Powell & directing maestro Edgar Wright to talk all about their new film, the Running Man!
America is not only a good country, but it can also make the world a better place. That's the somewhat surprising conclusion of the progressive Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid, whose new book, The Case for American Power, argues that America remains the one great power that can improve the world. Hamid, once a militant anti-Iraq War campus activist, has undergone a striking ideological journey in the quarter-century since 9/11. The moral arc of his life now bends towards a practical, imperfect morality. This son of Egyptian immigrants champions American dominance over Chinese and Russian dictatorships—while insisting that hypocrisy, far from being a fatal flaw, is actually the homage that vice pays to virtue. The gap between American ideals and reality, he argues, is where moral progress happens. He even has a word for this: asymptote. Meaning that American idealism, while it can never fully be reached, is still of great value. 1. The Left Has Lost Faith in America—And the Numbers Prove ItIn the early 2000s, 85% of Democrats were extremely or very proud to be American. By 2025, that number has plummeted to just 36%—one of the most precipitous drops in modern polling history. Hamid argues this self-loathing among progressives is dangerous, leaving a vacuum that allows illiberal powers like China and Russia to fill. The alternative to American power isn't no power—it's worse power.2. Hypocrisy Isn't a Bug, It's a FeatureDrawing on French philosopher François de La Rochefoucauld, Hamid insists that “hypocrisy is the homage that vice pays to virtue.” America is accused of hypocrisy precisely because it aspires to ideals it often fails to meet. China and Russia are rarely called hypocrites—not because they're more honest, but because they make no pretense of moral purpose. The gap between American ideals and reality is uncomfortable, but it's also where progress happens. Close the gap by abandoning ideals, and you get pure cynicism.3. George W. Bush Got Some Things Right (If You Take Out Iraq)This is Hamid's most counterintuitive argument. While the Iraq War was an unjustified disaster, Bush's Freedom Agenda—pressuring allies like Egypt and Saudi Arabia to open their political systems—represented a fusion of power and moral purpose that Hamid admires. Bush spoke eloquently about universal human dignity and Arab aspirations for democracy. The problem wasn't the idealism; it was the catastrophic application of military force where it wasn't warranted.4. Conditional Aid Is the Answer—Even for IsraelHamid advocates suspending military aid to Egypt ($1.4 billion annually) and Saudi Arabia until they demonstrate meaningful reform: stopping journalist executions, allowing local elections, releasing dissidents. The same principle applies to Israel. Biden's failure to condition aid during Gaza's mass civilian casualties—what Hamid calls a genocide—represents an abdication of moral responsibility. These countries depend on American weapons. Washington should use that leverage to demand they share our values, not give them carte blanche.5. Asymptote: The Mathematical Concept That Explains American IdealismAn asymptote is a curve that approaches a line but never quite intersects with it. This, Hamid argues, is America—perpetually striving toward ideals we'll never fully achieve, but getting closer through incremental progress. We'll never be perfect, but we can curve toward perfection. The right under Trump has abandoned even the pretense of aspiring to higher ideals. The left's job is to reclaim that progressive tradition: reminding Americans that moral progress is possible, even if completion isn't.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
This week tin foil hats are ON BABY. We discuss the wild conspiracy theory that Britney Spears was a government asset to create diversions away from Bush's presidential corruption and scandal (pretty convincing evidence if you ask us). Plus, Diddy got caught drinking booze in jail, the Prince Andrew situation is unraveling, and we learn way too much about the Golden State Killer's nether regions.
In this episode of VISITORS, UFO researcher Craig Oliver unpacks the Magenta Project. A complex web connecting a 1933 UFO retrieval in Mussolini's Italy to the formation of America's modern intelligence apparatus. Craig, working alongside researcher Michael Arementor have constructed an extensive timeline revealing how this pre-WWII incident may have shaped everything from the OSS to the CIA's creation just two months after Roswell. The discussion traces how Italian researcher Roberto Pinotti first documented the Magenta retrieval in the 1990s, later brought to prominence by David Grusch's testimony. Craig explains how Mussolini's son-in-law, Galeazzo Ciano, managed both the recovered craft and intelligence operations while attempting to keep Italy out of WWII. The conversation weaves together threads involving the Vatican's knowledge of anomalous phenomena, the Knights of Malta's intelligence connections, and figures like Vannevar Bush (distantly related to the Bush political family), who controlled radar development—potentially the first technology capable of downing UFOs. Craig argues that understanding this history matters even for non-believers, as it illuminates how America transformed from a nation with minimal intelligence infrastructure before WWII into today's labyrinthine security state. The through-line connects suppressed free energy research by Tesla and Marconi, the rise of oil-dependent power structures, and the deliberate concealment of exotic technology by those who recognized it as a threat to their control—a pattern of obfuscation that began in 1933 and continues today. The Magenta Project on X: https://x.com/MagentaUFOUAP The Magenta Project Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-groundbreaking-ufo-research-the-magenta-project Patreon ⇒ http://patreon.com/frightday TikTok ⇒ http://tiktok.com/frightdaypodcast Spotify ⇒ https://open.spotify.com/show/14ioP0z... Website ⇒ https://www.frightday.com Apple Podcasts ⇒ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ⇒ http://instagram.com/frightday X ⇒ https://x.com/frightday Media Inquiries ⇒ byron@frightday.com
Bloody women. Is there anything they won't ruin? Well, Mick and Jen take a stab at this week's news, in which some institutions are too busy ruining themselves to notice: they're looking at you the BBC and NHS Trusts. There's also Spinderella, Stevens, and Jen very much NOT talking about Mary Earps in JOTB. Honest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jackie recounts the inappropriate attire at the Sabrina Carpenter show in Nashville, plans a second heist at the Louvre, and extols the benefits of her impenetrable immune system.Thanks for supporting my sponsors:Merit Beauty: Get the Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at www.MeritBeauty.comHome Chef: For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box. Plus free dessert for life at www.HomeChef.com/BIBLEHoneylove: Get 20% off sitewide at www.honeylove.com/bibleRitual: Get early access to Ritual's Black Friday Sale for 40% off your first month at www.Ritual.com/BIBLESKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at www.SKIMS.com/bibleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Think making money and making impact are mutually exclusive? THINK AGAIN. Bob Bush went from working on the RJR Nabisco LBO to advising Dubai's government to co-founding a coffee company with NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo. His approach? Commerce, not charity. After 30+ years structuring deals across Wall Street, Africa, and the Middle East, Bob discovered that sustainable social impact requires sustainable economics. Now he's disrupting coffee supply chains where farmers get just 6 cents of your $5 latte. Key Takeaways: Why crossing cultural bridges creates the best deal opportunities How to build "shock absorbers" into social enterprises The power of democratizing investment through crowdfunding Why alignment beats optimization in building meaningful businesses Tune in to this episode to hear Bob Bush share his journey from Wall Street to creating social impact businesses across continents. From his insights on the RJR Nabisco deal to building sustainable supply chains in Africa, this conversation offers invaluable perspectives for business leaders seeking to create both financial value and social impact. FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/bobbush FOR MORE ON BOB BUSH:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcbushjr/https://www.instagram.com/mutombocoffee/?hl=en FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFERhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/https://www.coreykupfer.com/ Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast. Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today!
Instead of discussing the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we wreck an hour of your day by discussing two different […]
Simone D'Amico of Stanford and EraDrive, DJ Bush of NVIDIA, and Al Tadros of Redwire join me to talk about autonomy in space, to get into the specific details of what they're working on and how it comes together, and what it may do for the industry in the next few years.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Joonas, Russell, Donald, Stealth Julian, Pat, Fred, David, Lee, Frank, Josh from Impulse, Steve, Joel, Joakim, Matt, Natasha Tsakos, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Kris, Theo and Violet, Heiko, Will and Lars from Agile, Jan, Warren, The Astrogators at SEE, Ryan, Better Every Day Studios, and four anonymous—and hundreds of supporters.TopicsEpisode T+315: Autonomy in Space (with Simone D'Amico, DJ Bush, and Al Tadros) - YouTubeSimone D'Amico | LinkedInCenter for AEroSpace Autonomy Research (CAESAR)Stanford spinoff EraDrive claims $1 million NASA contract - SpaceNewsDJ Bush | LinkedInHow Starcloud Is Bringing Data Centers to Outer Space | NVIDIA BlogAl Tadros | LinkedInRedwire Space | Heritage + InnovationNASA Starling - Autonomous Tip and Cue in OrbitNASA Starling - Distributed Optical NavigationNASA Starling - Autonomous Space Domain AwarenessVISORS - Precise Formation-FlyingAutonomous Spacecraft 3D Model ReconstructionThe ShowLike the show? Support the show on Patreon or Substack!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by JAXAWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works
Time for our last installment of live interviews from Coffee Fest 2025. This time from Orlando, FL USA! We are talking with four awesome professionals about everything from training and tasting, Florida coffee culture and barista work - to career dreams coming true through hard work and faith, and empowering your baristas with distributed management! First we are talking with Claudio Martinez! For Claudio, coffee has never been just a drink, it is part of his soul, rooted in his family's 70-year heritage in Honduras. That connection was reignited in Thessaloniki, Greece, where, under the mentorship of Tony Sebastian of I Heart Coffee Roasters, he embraced the beauty, tradition, and community that coffee represents. His first hands-on experience came in a small drive-through coffee shop in Ellendale, North Dakota, owned by a close friend. As a young barista, Claudio discovered the joy of serving others one cup at a time. That spark guided him forward, leading to opportunities with global icons such as Lavazza, where he worked as a trainer and educator, and later with List + Beisler, where he shared exceptional coffees as a green trader with roasters across the country. Each step nurtured his gratitude and reinforced his belief in coffee as a bridge between cultures and communities. Today, as the driving force behind Golden Bush Coffee, Claudio channels that lifelong passion into supporting food and beverage communities throughout Florida and beyond. His mission is grounded in humility and purpose, guided by the belief that coffee is never just about what's in the cup—it is about people, stories, and the connections it creates. Links: https://goldenbushcoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/goldenbushcoffee/ Next up we feature Vanessa Jaramillo! Vanessa Jaramillo is the Regional Events & Operations Coordinator for Florida Coffee Culture, where she helps connect and celebrate the people behind Florida's growing specialty coffee scene. As a Colombian-American, Vanessa's connection to coffee began long before she became a barista — she visited origin before ever working behind a bar. After discovering specialty coffee in Australia during her gap year, she returned to Florida with a deep passion for community and storytelling. With three years in the coffee industry, Vanessa has immersed herself in every part of the craft — from cuppings and throwdowns to competitions and community events. She's driven by the belief that coffee is a universal connector that brings people together from all walks of life. Links: https://www.flcoffeeculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/floridacoffeeculture/ We then turn to chat with Maria Esther Lopez Thome! María Esther is the Co-Founder and Co-Creator of Coffea School, a Coffee & Tea Training Center located in Miami Gardens, Florida. Lawyer, with Master in Tax and Administrative Law. Q-Instructor. SCA Authorized Trainer in the entire Coffee Skills Program, from seed to cup. SCA-ReCo Fellow. SCA Technical Standard Committee Fellow, 2016-2018. CQI Q-Processing Professional. CQI Quality Evaluation and Post-Harvest Processing Assistant Instructor. CVA Program Trainer. Has traveled the world teaching about coffee: Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Ethiopia, United States. Passionate about coffee and the incredible relationships that growth in within. A sustainability believer, always willing to learn more. Links: https://coffeaschool.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coffeacompany/?hl=en Finally we round off the episode with a wonderful conversation with Katherine Morris! Katherine Morris is the Owner and CFO of Cherry Coffee Company in Fort Worth, Texas, which includes Cherry Coffee Shop, a values-driven neighborhood café, and Novel Coffee Roasters, a specialty roastery with a focus on intentional sourcing and private-label partnerships. With over 18 years of experience across finance, nonprofit, and hospitality, Katherine blends operational know-how with a people-first approach to leadership. At Cherry, she introduced a shared management model that empowers baristas to lead key areas of the business — from coffee development to inventory — helping create a resilient, collaborative team culture. Links: https://cherry-coffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cherrycoffeefw/?hl=en Click here to register for our new webinar! "The Keys to the Shop: Principles for Cafe Success" KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email chris@keystothshop.com or book a free call now: https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min CHECK OUT FUTURE COFFEE FEST SHOWS! WWW.COFFEEFEST.COM
Every year, President Bush invites some of the men and women of our armed forces to his ranch in Crawford, Texas to spend Veterans Day in nature and on mountain bikes. The weekend of camaraderie is a celebration of the brave folks who raised their hand to defend our nation.Minutes after they got off their bikes, we sat down with three of those veterans -- Leslie Zimmerman, Brian Flom, and Josh Stanwitz -- to hear about their experience on the trail and as they transitioned from military to civilian life.Related:Veteran Check-In -- high-quality care for the invisible wounds of war
#413 Brian Conley's C*ck - Richard is discombobulated after returning (briefly) to Shepherd's Bush after five years away. His guest is the fantastic stand up Chris McCausland. They talk about what pushed him towards stand up and why he was reluctant initially to do too much about his blindness, nearly becoming a spy, that amazing BAFTA bit with Lee Mack, performing for Prince William, being on the Jubilee bus and and why Chris hates the name of his own tour. Plus how working hard on a panel show appearance can help your career. Who knew?See Chris on tour https://chrismccausland.com/tour/Buy Richard's new book here. http://gofasterstripe.com/ballSUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.