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Today I am excited to talk with Sonali Kolhatkar and Viet Thanh Nguyen about a new book edited by Sonali entitled Breaking ICE: Community Defense Against State Terror and MAGA Fascism.The book is comprised of interviews Sonali conducted with activists, organizers, intellectuals and artists from a rich diversity of locations—from Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, and other major cities, to small towns in Georgia, Maine, the Carolinas, and elsewhere.  We talk about the broad ideological formations that support State Terror and Fascism, as well as the ways people have wielded soft power with tactics and strategies such as mutual aid, Know Your Rights, power mapping, networking, and rapid response. Viet specifically talks about the power of counter-narratives that tap into radical imaginings and utopian thinking. We speak of the ways people from all walks of life have risen to the task of keeping each other safe.Sonali Kolhatkar is the founder, host, and executive producer of Rising Up With Sonali which airs as a radio program on KPFK Pacifica Radio and dozens of other community radio stations around the U.S. and as a TV show on Free Speech TV, and a podcast on Spotify and iTunes.She is the author of Breaking ICE: Community Defense Against State Terror and MAGA Fascism (Seven Stories, 2026), Talking About Abolition: A Police-Free World is Possible (Seven Stories, 2025), and Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice (City Lights, 2023). Her first book, co-authored with James Ingalls, is Bleeding Afghanistan: Washington, Warlords, and the Propaganda of Silence (2006, Seven Stories).Sonali is Senior Correspondent and Writing Fellow of the Independent Media Institute‘s Economy for All project a monthly columnist at Truthout and also at OtherWords, Senior Correspondent for The Zero Hour, the founding Co-Director of the Afghan Women's Mission, a US-based non-profit solidarity organization that funds the work of RAWA, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Justice Action Center.Her first novel, Queen of Aarohi, is forthcoming from Red Hen Press in 2027. She also has won awards for her paintings and displayed her works at numerous exhibits and galleries. Viet Thanh Nguyen's novel The Sympathizer won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His other books are Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War (a finalist for the National Book Award in nonfiction and the National Book Critics Circle Award in General Nonfiction) and Race and Resistance: Literature and Politics in Asian America. He was a professor at the University of Southern California for many years, but stepped down from his professorship to become a Writer in Residence at USC. Most recently he has been the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim and MacArthur Foundations, and le Prix du meilleur livre étranger (Best Foreign Book in France), for The Sympathizer. He is the editor of The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives and the Library of America volume for Maxine Hong Kingston. He co-authored Chicken of the Sea, a children's book, with his then six-year-old son, Ellison, and his most recent novel is The Committed, the sequel to The Sympathizer. HBO turned The Sympathizer into a TV series in 2024, directed by Park Chan-wook. Nguyen's last two books were Simone, a children's book illustrated by Minnie Phan, and To Save and to Destroy: Writing as an Other, from Harvard University Press in 2025.

We're back for the 6th annual Clays 4 Cancer, a charity fundraising event for cancer research, hosted by HRP's South Carolina office. This year is our largest event yet, with over 100 shooters! Join HRP's Shaun Malin and Tom Simmons as they explore the event. You'll hear from participants and organizers alike. Let's get out there! A reminder that our Play Hard segment is also available in video form! Watch that on our YouTube Channel. Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

Baltimore is gentrifying. It too, does a good job of hiding said gentrification because it values things like art and public space and Black aesthetic spaces.But it's still sitting out here with a D grade. A 75, but still just below a C.One way Baltimore is unique is that it has world-renowned healthcare, but healthcare that hasn't always been culturally competent or equally available. I feel that has changed dramatically having dealt with multiple hospital systems in town myself, but there are still care gaps. It does meet the threshold of a 2, if you have the right provider, but goes down to 1 if not.Hence why I invite you to grade Baltimore using the provided scale so we can compare notes.Grade Baltimore (or any other city) for yourself.Yes, the houses are more expensive. Yes, a ton are still vacant.Let's talk about what housing actually looks like now. Housing is still a 0.5. Maryland can evict people five days after the month if rent isn't paid.Additionally, Baltimore City has anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 vacant homes. The number varies depending on who is talking about them and their programs to fix them. The official city number is 15,000 due to a program they run called Vacants to Value, which hopes to pair people with renovation loans and grants to fix up what could be a home that's basically just a shell with a tree inside, at worst, or needing updated appliances and a deep clean at best.Many of these homes are former rowhome mansions that haven't been secured for a new large family or conversion into apartments, and many find renovations prohibitively expensive because redlining due to debt-to-income ratios and credit scores are alive and well.This is coupled with a number of homes citywide being held by developers for “optimal market numbers” to become rentals, with 3x income requirements, rather than fixing them up to be owner-occupied.And if your like me and look at Redfin for fun, you'll notice homes that were $60,000 about a decade ago are going for $100,000 and even $200,000 plus. However we are on par now with other smaller cities. Still, even with a higher minimum wage than say the Carolinas, it's still not fully matching salaries for everyone in the city. If all of our homes were occupied or move-in-ready but overpriced, we would have an even greater housing crisis.One other housing win for Baltimore is that a number of Black seniors are aging happily in place in neighborhoods that have homes that are easier to maintain due to their size. However, many of those neighborhoods are poorly served by transit, and if a senior starts to lose the ability to drive, that advantage melts.The bell is ringing. Let's now talk schools.Coming from a completely different school system type, I'll never understand nor support all these alternatives to a public school in one's neighborhood that serves needs versus having hundreds of schools that don't meet standards.I'll also never understand putting the responsibility on a child to get themselves to said schools if they are having to commute cross-town like adults, with adults.This isn't to say children can't ride the bus alone, but the infrastructure doesn't exist for them to not have to do so.Failures to invest in opportunity-filled public schools and comprehensive public transit, along with rising housing prices with only minimal impact on housing stock, also keep Baltimore lower than it should be.Introducing Your Complete Baltimore Report CardBaltimore Report Card!Note that because I'm using Datawrapper now, it lets me set my 0.5 grades as N/A to reflect the zero that they really are. The JotForm survey will still reflect a 0.5 Grade, but now on my report cards, I can account for the reality of that 0!I look forward to you telling me if I'm right or wrong!Before You GoThis newsletter was a week behind because I'm working behind-the-scenes on a few new projects for you. Here's a teaser about what they all are:* Defying Gentrification Lunch Links: We all love our links round-ups, and I have a lot to say about what's going on. So, at noon on weekdays (save holidays and other times I need a little break), here come the daily links. They will start on October 1 right in your inbox, with a technical preview coming on September 30! Big picture editorial articles like this will go back to Sundays, starting this week!* Defying Gentrification Vision Board Party: Come make your own playbook/board with pieces of mine in DC to celebrate 16 years of The Black Urbanist and our new phase as Defying Gentrification. Plus, you'll get information about the program I've been teasing, the Defying Gentrification Fellowship. Register here!* And stay tuned, because yes, I'm rebooting my fellowship program for artists, culture workers, neighborhood leaders, small neighborhood business owners, and others who are facing or have faced gentrification and related issues like redlining, displacement, eviction, erasure, and appropriation. Using the playbook we will build our own neighborhood plans for defying gentrification in community. It will be virtual for this first round, with an optional meetup in the DC metro at the end of our three month cohort. Apply here!Until next time,Kristen Get full access to Defying Gentrification with Kristen Jeffers at theblackurbanist.substack.com/subscribe

As millions on the East Coast brace for a nor'easter that could bring major flooding and damaging wind gusts, Matt Rivers has the latest from Sea Bright, New Jersey, on how the storm is expected to batter the coastline, and Lee Goldberg tracks the system as it moves in from the Carolinas; Melissa Adan has details on the grieving father-in-law who lunged at his son-in-law's killer at his sentencing hearing in a Phoenix courtroom; David Muir reports as Americans across the country celebrate Dolly Parton Day by remembering her music, movies and legacy; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailMcKenzie Armour Gramling is a professional body clipper, braider, and the owner of Armour Equine Services, based in the Carolinas. Specializing in clipping, braiding, and full-service grooming, she has built her business around providing riders and their horses with reliable, high-quality care and polished turnout for the show ring.With a strong eye for detail and an emphasis on professionalism, Gramling approaches each horse individually, prioritizing safety and well-being throughout the grooming process. Her work combines the technical skills required for top-level turnout with an understanding of the care and patience that go into working with horses, making her a trusted resource for riders looking to have their horses feeling and looking their best.Beyond her professional grooming services, Gramling is passionate about education and helping others strengthen their own grooming skills. Through clinics offered to barns and individual riders, she shares her knowledge of clipping, braiding, grooming, and overall turnout, giving equestrians the tools and confidence to improve their own horse care and presentation.theplaidhorse.comThank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

Across the four-hour broadcast of The Charlie James Show on Friday, September 25, 2026, host Charlie James tackles a wide range of political, economic, and local issues while taking calls from listeners across the Carolinas and Georgia. Hour 1: Inflation, Economic Policies, and Socialism vs. Capitalism Charlie opens the broadcast celebrating the first full day of fall before diving into the political landscape ahead of the November elections. He criticizes Democrats' claims about fighting for affordability, arguing that the Biden administration oversaw economic decline while the Trump administration fostered record-high household incomes and lower poverty rates. He highlights a House bill called the "Ratepayer Protection Act"—designed to prevent electric companies from raising utility rates on local residents to fund data centers and AI energy usage—noting it passed 417-3 in the House but was blocked in the Senate by Democrats. Callers weigh in on the state of the economy: Daryl from Greenwood discusses Fortune 500 profit margins and the need for better work-life balance; John from Hendersonville shares the fable of the "Little Red Hen" to warn against expectations of "free" government handouts; and Bill from Rock Hill argues that interest rates and high gas prices are putting homeownership out of reach for young couples. Charlie counters that median household incomes are at all-time highs and advocates for reduced government regulation rather than increased market intervention. Hour 2: Political Campaigns and Economic Self-Reliance The second hour opens with calls focusing on personal responsibility and entrepreneurship. John from Fountain Inn describes leaving corporate life to start his own business, noting that while he works harder, his work-life balance and personal satisfaction have vastly improved. Chris from Charlotte and Bob from Greer emphasize that government overregulation inflates prices, whereas free-market competition drives costs down. Charlie discusses political races in South Carolina and North Carolina, expressing concern over campaign messaging and warning listeners about the importance of conservative voter turnout. Callers Gary from Toccoa and Rich from Greer reflect on historical hardship, noting that past generations survived tough times through grit and frugal living rather than relying on government aid. Hour 3: Remembering Hurricane Helene and Local Emergency Preparedness Charlie shifts focus to mark the upcoming two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on September 26, 2024, causing catastrophic inland flooding and 250 deaths across the Southeast. He reflects on the devastating toll—including 107 deaths in North Carolina and $78.7 billion in economic damage—while praising first responders, National Guard personnel, and private citizens (such as the Cajun Navy and local volunteer groups) who mobilized to rescue stranded residents. Charlie criticizes government emergency management agencies for over-relying on cell phone apps and websites when power and communications were completely knocked out, pointing out that old-fashioned local radio stations were the only functional communication lifeline. Callers share their experiences from the storm: Gary from Marion praises Elon Musk for deploying Starlink systems to restore communications, while John from Marietta discusses backup power preparedness, advising listeners on the benefits of running tri-fuel generators on propane or natural gas. Hour 4: Political Debates, Cultural Controversies, and Voter Turnout In the final hour, Charlie covers local and national political developments. He discusses the upcoming U.S. Senate candidate debate, noting the addition of Libertarian candidate Dr. Casey Whitner alongside Dr. Annie Andrews and Senator Darlene Graham. He touches on cultural controversies, including a New York cat adoption agency that made headlines for refusing to adopt pets to conservative o ...

This episode covers flooding across the forecast area. Areas discussed include New Jersey, New York, Long Island, Northeast, Boston, Philadelphia, the Carolinas, and Florida. Temperatures referenced in this forecast: near 70, near 60, and around 10. The Airport Hub Outlook covers Charlotte, Boston Logan, and DFW for travelers watching for delays. Forecast by Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, with 50 years of experience forecasting the Northeast and beyond. Topics: New Jersey weather, New York weather, Long Island weather, Northeast weather, Boston weather, flooding forecast. The Weatherman Podcast with Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting and Broadcast Meteorologist. I talk about weather!

Tune in here to this ​Friday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Scott Hamilton fills in for Breaking Brett Jensen. Scott kicks off the show by reflecting on the 37th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo and its severe impact on the Carolinas. He then contrasts Hugo’s destruction with the unusually quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. He notes that no named storms have formed yet in the Atlantic and contrasts that with the significant storm activity in the Pacific. To provide additional context, Scott speaks with WBTV meteorologist Rachel Coulter. Coulter notes that the unusually late start to the Atlantic hurricane season is a rarity in the satellite era. She also explains the correlation between a strong El Niño and increased water temperatures in the Pacific. Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. To be the first to hear about Breaking Brett Jensen's exclusives and more follow him on X @Brett_Jensen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode covers thunderstorms and low pressure across the forecast area. Areas discussed include New York, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Boston, Philadelphia, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Florida. Temperatures referenced in this forecast: upper 60s. The Airport Hub Outlook covers JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), Charlotte, and DFW for travelers watching for delays. Forecast by Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, with 50 years of experience forecasting the Northeast and beyond. Topics: New York weather, Mid-Atlantic weather, Northeast weather, Boston weather, Philadelphia weather, thunderstorms forecast, low pressure forecast. The Weatherman Podcast with Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting and Broadcast Meteorologist. I talk about weather!

Nathanael Greene's brilliant campaign in the Carolinas left Charles Cornwallis with little choice but to carry the war into Virginia, setting in motion the chain of events that would decide the American Revolution. As George Washington, the Comte de Rochambeau, Admiral de Grasse, and the Comte de Barras coordinated one of the war's most daring and complex campaigns, the Franco-American allies trapped Cornwallis's army at Yorktown. After a relentless siege, Cornwallis surrendered more than 7,000 troops in one of history's most decisive military victories. Join James and Audrey as they examine the strategy, leadership, and international cooperation that secured American independence and effectively ended the Revolutionary War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TONIGHT on the C3 Panthers Podcast! The C3 crew discuss…-Bryce Young's historic start to the season-Devin Lloyd DECIMATING the Atlanta Falcons offense-As Xavier Legette arrived in Carolinas offense-What kind of threat do the Cleveland Browns pose the PanthersALL THIS AND MORE!

This episode covers a frontal system and low pressure across the forecast area. Areas discussed include New Jersey, New York, Long Island, Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, New England, Virginia, and the Carolinas. The Airport Hub Outlook covers Charlotte for travelers watching for delays. Forecast by Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, with 50 years of experience forecasting the Northeast and beyond. Topics: New Jersey weather, New York weather, Long Island weather, Mid-Atlantic weather, Philadelphia weather, a frontal system forecast, low pressure forecast. The Weatherman Podcast with Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting and Broadcast Meteorologist. I talk about weather!

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! We're joined by Bob Inman from Liberty Mountain Drama to talk about the Battle of Kings Mountain and the story behind the historical production. Inman explains how his interest in American history and family connections to the Revolutionary War inspired him to help bring the story to the stage. The conversation explores the significance of the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain, where Patriot forces defeated British and Loyalist troops during a pivotal period of the Revolutionary War. Inman discusses how the production portrays the settlers of the Carolinas and surrounding regions who were drawn into the conflict after initially hoping to avoid the fighting. He also explains the use of historical figures, including his ancestor Colonel James Williams, alongside fictional characters and composite families representing people who settled in the region. Inman says the production is designed to combine historical accuracy with live action and entertainment, with the battle unfolding both onstage and throughout the audience. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #261 Dan Hagan, Esq. Mass Gun Lawyer I've been running into Dan Hagan at several of the pro-gun events in Massachusetts. At one event, we talked a bit more. Then I found out how many cases he was doing in the Western Mass and the impact he's had on them. So it was time to reach out and have him on the show. We met at a local gun store and took it from there.  Like many people, Dan was into firearms when he was a kid and teenager. His father was a police officer. I found out one of his neighbors was involved with one of the most tragic firearm accidents in Massachusetts. A young boy was at a machine gun shoot and using an Uzi. The boy lost control and ended up taking a fatal round under the chin.  At law school, the Second Amendment doesn't get covered well or much. He says "guns were the third rail of law". I've heard this from other attorneys I've had on the show. For this thesis, he talked about the Second Amendment.  Around the time of Heller (2008), Dan was working a corporate lawyer job. But decided it was time to fill the niche for gun owners in the Bay State. His practice deals with both criminal law and Second Amendment issues.  Dan does open up about some of the bigger cases he's had. There was the Kyle Culotta case. Where Culotta and his fiance, Sarande (RSWC #238), were working their way from Arizona to New Hampshire. While Door Dashing for money, they were pulled over. The car was impounded due to expired registration. When he removed his lawfully owned Arizona firearms, he was now in possession of them in Massachusetts. He ended up going to jail for 4 months on a trumped up "dangerousness" charge as well as a few others. Dan helped get some charges dismissed. Some are still pending now. Although there are projections in the Mass gun laws, they don't help you on the front end of the process. Only once you get to court can the attorneys bring up the laws.  The conversation also leads us into discussing Chapter 135, which was passed in 2024. It's been a disaster for citizens and instructors. There's been a whole movement here to repeal the entire law, which is on the ballot in Nov 2026. The law makes it more difficult for people to get a license to carry. It changes definitions and makes it confusing to the people, but also for law enforcement and lawyers. Even the law makers who signed it can't explain it, because the 130+ page bill was passed in less than 24 hours.  Some other cases that have been happening are one that includes a woman driving from Connecticut to Vermont, passing through Mass, gets into a car accident. At the hospital, she's charged with illegal possession as she is now "visiting" the state… in the hospital. Another where a woman was driving from one of the Carolinas to New Hampshire, gets lost in central Mass, gets pulled over, tells the police she has a firearm. Chapter 135 says its lawful to pass through the state, but they want her to plead guilty to a misdemeanor even though the new law says what she's doing is legal.  A big case he had earlier this year involved a self defense shooting where the intended victim shot an innocent bystander. This was the first time in Mass where someone shot a person who wasn't the intended target and didn't get a murder charge. This was really groundbreaking.  It's great to talk with people like Dan. Hearing him talk about inner city young people who live in dangerous areas and want to protect themselves from local gang violence made me realize that some people get put into unsafe situations and want to get out of them. But when the system tries them for illegal possession with zero history of crime or violence, it leaves them with no other choice than to keep pursuing that lifestyle.  This was a really good conversation! There's lots of great points he makes. He's working on cases that are shaping the future of the Second Amendment where nearly everything here is an uphill battle. I'm glad he's on our side.    Favorite quotes: "Guns are like the third rail of law…There's an Amendment there for those who don't like guns." "They didn't get the $100 gun license, but they would otherwise qualify if they did." "Even if you have a pre-94 magazine…carrying that now, for anybody, is illegal." "You manufacture people to be criminals in the context." Mass Gun Lawyer https://www.massgunlawyer.com/ Dan On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dan.hagan.758   Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun   Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/ Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie supporters.  US Law Shield Legal Defense for Self Defense. Use "RSWC" as the discount code and get 2 months for free! https://www.uslawshield.com   Patriot Mobile Use this link and get one month for free! https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rswc   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

In February 1972, Bryce, Virginia and Bobby Durham were found murdered in their Boone, North Carolina, home during a heavy snowstorm. Within months, four men were charged and two were eventually indicted for murder, but the case against them collapsed. Nearly fifty years later, a story remembered by the son of a Georgia criminal led investigators to four entirely different men and an unexpected explanation for what happened that night. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

Send us Fan MailThis is part 2 with Reuben Vollrath of Speedy Sheds in Laurinburg, North Carolina. We talk about what we're seeing on the ground: customers walking in with plans for hobby rooms, finished pool houses, and tiny home or ADU style shells because traditional housing costs feel out of reach. We get honest about what buyers want, what they can afford, and why “custom” has become the new baseline in the portable building world.We dig into the real blockers that separate a cool idea from a delivered building: permitting offices, inspections, coastal regulation headaches, and the challenge of engineered drawings. Reuben shares how Speedy Sheds approaches near turnkey projects by handling insulation, electrical, wall finishes, flooring, and room framing while staying cautious around plumbing and modular licensing. We also talk about why the industry needs clearer standards and stronger advocacy so shed builders can offer residential friendly solutions without guessing what each county will allow.Then we zoom out to the future: product tier strategy for premium and economy buyers, how to market ADU shells and electrical packages with clear language, and why AI is already changing reporting, KPIs, and day to day operations. We close on what “agentic AI” could mean for shed SEO, online shopping, and lead follow up as customers expect faster answers and cleaner buying experiences. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a builder or dealer, and leave a review so more shed pros can find it.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek MarketingIdentigrowCardinal ManufacturingCALSolar BlasterPittsburgh Paints

In this episode, James and Audrey follow the British Southern Campaign from its stunning victories at Savannah, Charleston, and Camden to the beginning of its dramatic unraveling. Your hosts then take a brief detour to examine Benedict Arnold's infamous treason, and then they introduce the brilliant commanders who would shape the fighting in the South, while also discussing the brutal civil war that erupted between Patriots and Loyalists. Finally, we turn to the pivotal Battles of King's Mountain and Cowpens, where determined Patriot forces shattered British hopes of quickly subduing the Carolinas. These remarkable victories transformed the course of the Southern Campaign and set the stage for the decisive events that would ultimately lead to Yorktown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the biggest factor in America's reindustrialization isn't capital, technology, or policy, but whether your state ever learned to play well with others?In this September takeover episode of KP Unpacked, guest host Tyler Sellhorn sits down with Tom Stringer, founder of Stringer Site Selection, ahead of his appearance at AEC Summit on October 19th at The Weylin in Brooklyn. Tom has spent two decades deciding where things get built. Aerospace plants, EV lines, defense facilities, Fortune 500 headquarters. He's secured billions in incentives and he's a licensed attorney and real estate broker in New York. When a company picks a state, a county, a site, Tom is often the one in the room.The conversation covers why the CHIPS Act was the first real national industrial policy since World War II, why COVID exposed the fatal flaw in just-in-time supply chains, and why SpaceX is responsible for the volcanic eruption of defense tech startups now building in Southern California. Then Tom gets surgical about what new manufacturers actually need from municipalities, and why the states winning the reindustrialization race aren't the ones with the most incentives. They're the ones with the most integrated teams. Texas. Arizona. The Carolinas. Ohio. Florida. The same names keep coming up, and it's not an accident.Key questions answered:Why is this the first real national industrial policy since World War II?What did COVID expose about just-in-time supply chains that economists missed for 20 years?Why is SpaceX the origin story for the defense tech boom happening right now?What do new manufacturers actually need from municipalities and site selectors?Why does the workforce problem create a level playing field for unexpected states?Which states are winning reindustrialization projects and why are the same names always on the list?Why do incentives alone not win projects anymore?What does bringing back shop class have to do with national security?Why is New York losing despite offering more incentives than almost anyone?What does American Idol leaving California for Atlanta tell us about value propositions?How do utilities, community colleges, permitting offices and economic development agencies have to work together?What does project success as a team sport mean at the scale of a federal republic?If you're in AEC wondering where the next wave of industrial projects will land, a municipality trying to figure out how to compete for reindustrialization investment, or just curious why the same five states keep showing up in every major site selection announcement, this episode will show you exactly what separates the winners from the ones that need to go back to the gym.Listen now.Catch Tom live at AEC Summit on October 19th at The Weylin in Brooklyn.

Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas connects kids with hands-on experiences that can show them just how many possibilities are out there for them.  In this episode, host Pamela Escobar is joined by Crystal Taylor, Vice President of Programs and Operations… and Volunteer Engagement Associate Julia Grant.

Can Pittsburgh hold its own when it comes to barbecue? We definitely don't have the smoked-meat reputation of Texas or the Carolinas, but there are still plenty of spots serving excellent brisket, ribs, and pulled pork with all the fixins.' Contributor and City Paper managing editor Colin Williams joins host Megan Harris to discuss which Pittsburgh barbecue spots are worth the trip. **This episode originally aired September 18, 2025.

Did you know Gaston County is about to be home to one of the largest dinosaur exhibits in the Carolinas? The Schiele Museum is opening the Elizabeth Williams Robinson Hall of Dinosaurs to the public in a special Dino Days weekend September 26-27. We've got a pair of experts from the Schiele with an inside look at some of the amazing offerings in this exhibit. 

DON'T STAND ON RAILROAD TRACKS, OKAY? Join friend of the show Tally Johnson as he and Michael have a fun and friendly discussion about ghost lights in the Carolinas, what they might be, and why we love them! Links for this Episode: North Carolina Ghost Lights & Legends (Amazon) Tally's books on Amazon Spooky Season Kickoff FREE Tickets: Arcane Carolinas Spooky Season Kickoff on 10/1 (FREE tickets!) Upcoming Events & Appearances: 9/18: South Carolina State Library (Charlie & Michael together! - Columbia, SC) 10/1: Spooky Season Kickoff (Charlie & Michael together! - Durham, NC) 10/3-10/4: Rainbow Space Magic (Michael solo - online) 10/15: Spooky Season is My Safe Space (Charlie & Michael together! - Pittsboro, NC) 10/18: PBO Pride (Michael solo - Pittsboro, NC) 3/5/27-3/7/27: Ret-Con (Charlie & Michael together! - Durham, NC) Events Information: HWA NC events calendar HWA NC newsletter Michael's events calendar Michael's newsletter Links in General: Arcane Carolinas Big Cat Tracker Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Michael's Patreon Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Michael G. Williams on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

This episode covers thunderstorms, a frontal system, and high pressure across the forecast area. Areas discussed include New York, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Boston, Philadelphia, the Carolinas, Florida, and Kentucky. Temperatures referenced in this forecast: upper 70s, lower 80s, and upper 80s. The Airport Hub Outlook covers Charlotte and DFW for travelers watching for delays. Forecast by Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, with 50 years of experience forecasting the Northeast and beyond. Topics: New York weather, Mid-Atlantic weather, Northeast weather, Boston weather, Philadelphia weather, thunderstorms forecast, a frontal system forecast, high pressure forecast. The Weatherman Podcast with Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting and Broadcast Meteorologist. I talk about weather!

Send us Fan MailBig shed brands can feel unbeatable until you zoom in on what actually wins deals today: speed, trust, and a system that makes dealers successful. We're joined by Reuben Vollrath, General Manager at Speedy Sheds near the North Carolina and South Carolina line, and he walks us through his path from selling sheds as a teenager to running operations through manufacturing growth, then making the leap from building for a national brand to taking Speedy Sheds' own product directly to the market.That transition sounds simple until you're responsible for everything the “big brand” used to handle behind the scenes. We talk CRMs and lead response time, the hidden work of branding and marketing, and what changes when dealer expectations shift from “give me a banner” to “help me generate and close leads.” Reuben shares how they think about dealer support, including practical marketing assets and a modern twist on protected territory: not just protecting a physical sales lot, but also protecting digital space so online leads don't get wasted.We also get honest about growth strategy in the portable building and storage shed market. Reuben's goal isn't to go national overnight; it's to become the shed company in the Carolinas by owning market share where they can deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience. That focus creates room for custom jobs, real phone support, and the kind of accountability customers rarely see anymore, while still investing in SEO, Google visibility, and brand recognition that drives name-search demand.If you care about shed sales, dealer programs, regional manufacturing strategy, and shed marketing that actually converts, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a dealer or manufacturer friend, and leave a review so more people in the industry can find the show.For more information or to know more about the Shed Geek Podcast visit us at our website.Would you like to receive our weekly newsletter?  Sign up on our website: shedgeek.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube at the handle @shedgeekpodcast.To be a guest on the Shed Geek Podcast visit our website and fill out the "Contact Us" form.To suggest show topics or ask questions you want answered email us at info@shedgeek.com.This episodes Sponsors:Studio Sponsor: Shed Geek MarketingVelocity 360J Money LLCShed Sales Summit

The Carolina Weather Group breaks down the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as it reaches its climatological peak on September 10 with unusually quiet tropical conditions.Panelists Sam Walker, Frank Strait, and Greg Fishel discuss how a strong El Niño pattern and high vertical wind shear are suppressing tropical development in the Atlantic main development region. The team analyzes ocean temperature anomalies, potential homegrown storm setups along lingering cold fronts, recent severe weather impacts across the Carolinas, and a look ahead to the upcoming weekly forecast. The episode concludes with a special preview of the podcast's 25th-anniversary retrospective on the weather and personal memories of September 11, 2001.

This episode covers thunderstorms, a cold front, and high pressure across the forecast area. Areas discussed include New York, Northeast, Boston, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Chicago. Temperatures referenced in this forecast: upper 50s, mid 60s, and lower 80s. The Airport Hub Outlook covers Newark (EWR), JFK, LaGuardia (LGA), Charlotte, and DFW for travelers watching for delays. Forecast by Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, with 50 years of experience forecasting the Northeast and beyond. Topics: New York weather, Northeast weather, Boston weather, Pennsylvania weather, Carolinas weather, thunderstorms forecast, a cold front forecast, high pressure forecast. The Weatherman Podcast with Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting and Broadcast Meteorologist. I talk about weather!

General William Tecumseh Sherman's famous invasion of the Confederacy in 1864 has become American legend... but what did Union troops do along their route and how consequential was it to the final defeat of the Confederates?Our guest today is Anne Sarah Rubin, professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is the author of ‘Through the Heart of Dixie: Sherman's March and American Memory', and her most recent work is ‘The Perfect Scout: A Soldier's Memoir of the Great March to the Sea and the Campaign of the Carolinas,'Produced by Tomos Delargy. Edited by Tim Arstall. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When you're in need, you realize you need help. And when you're successful, you realize you got help all along." — James FarrinIn a world obsessed with digital efficiency and quick fixes, the real currency of a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort.In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, host Chris Schembra sits down with James "Jim" Farrin, founder, President, and CEO of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin. Jim reflects on growing up across 10 countries in 17 years, applying rigorous business principles to plaintiff representation, and taking on one of the largest civil rights litigations in U.S. history. He breaks down why authentic leadership requires intentional culture, why high metrics can distort purpose, and how focusing on service frees leaders from personal despair.10 Memorable Quotes:"When you're in need, you realize you need help. And when you're successful, you realize you got help all along." — James Farrin"In a time of despair, turning attention outwards and focusing on the people you serve sets you free and gets you out of your own head." — James Farrin"Culture is either defined intentionally by leadership or by the strongest personality in the room." — James Farrin"Real currency in a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort." — Chris Schembra"When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure." — Chris Schembra (referencing Goodhart's Law)"No man is an island. We need people, we've always needed people, and we need them more than ever." — James Farrin"Our clients aren't superheroes—they're ordinary people who overcome adversity through faith, perseverance, and getting the right help." — James Farrin"In a world of everlasting change, find the constants and savor the constancy around you." — Chris Schembra"We must step out of the tyranny of the 'or' and into the genius of the 'and'." — Chris Schembra (quoting Jim Collins)"Gratitude doesn't change your circumstances; it changes your capacity to carry them." — Chris Schembra10 Key Takeaways:Navigating Constant Transition: Lessons from living across 10 countries in 17 years on leaning into family constants, building adaptability, and trusting that new chapters always work out.Turning Despair Into Empathy: How refocusing on the suffering of marginalized clients during high-stakes civil rights litigation removed personal worry and provided purpose.Building Culture via "The JSF Way": Translating abstract corporate values into 24 concrete, daily behaviors that are actively practiced, evaluated, and reinforced firm-wide.Establishing a "South Star": Defining explicitly what an organization will not tolerate—such as greed, lack of accountability, self-centeredness, and "being a jerk".Avoiding Goodhart's Law in Business Growth: Recognizing when aggressive numerical growth targets (like 15% annual growth) risk outkicking quality, and shifting focus back to client-centric meaning.The Power of Confident Humility: Drawing inspiration from military leaders and achieving high-level legal success while maintaining unpretentious humility and honoring team contributions.Resisting Digital & AI Isolation: Preserving human-to-human empathy and direct client relationships instead of outsourcing core human care to automated chatbots and scripts.Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs: Testing small strategic initiatives before making multi-million dollar or firm-wide commitments.Finding Modern Heroism in Ordinary People: Celebrating everyday perseverance, vulnerability, and resilience over performative social media achievements.Sustaining Unsaid Gratitude: Creating regular operational space to acknowledge the mentors, family members, and team members who make collective success possible.About our Guest:James "Jim" Scott Farrin is the founder, President, and CEO of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, one of the largest plaintiff's firms in the Carolinas. Since opening his doors in Durham, North Carolina in September 1997, Jim has grown the firm to more than 60 attorneys serving clients across North and South Carolina, recovering over $2 billion in compensation for more than 78,000 injured people. His practice areas include personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security disability, and civil rights litigation, and he is best known in the legal community for applying rigorous business principles to the practice of law itself, an approach that has been the subject of guest lectures at his alma mater's Master of Judicial Studies Program.Jim's path to the courtroom is not a conventional one. The oldest of five children, he spent his childhood in 10 different countries over 17 years while his father worked internationally for Colgate-Palmolive and other global brands, before returning to the United States for his last two years of high school at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He went on to earn a B.A. in Philosophy from Trinity College in Hartford, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. with honors from Duke University School of Law. He began his career at a corporate firm in California, but found the work lacking in meaning and nearly left the law entirely. In 1995 he returned to Durham, joined a plaintiffs' firm, and remembers to this day the first personal injury client he handed a settlement to. He has not looked back.Jim played a leading role in In re Black Farmers Discrimination Litigation, one of the largest civil rights cases in United States history. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the American Association for Justice's Leaders Forum, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the Public Justice Foundation, and the North Carolina Bar Association. He has been recognized on Business North Carolina's Power List for Law, named among North Carolina's Most Influential Leaders, and honored with a 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Award.

Thomas Girdwood is Senior Estimator and Project Manager at Kingdom Demolition, a Charlotte-based demolition company founded in 2016 that specializes in commercial and residential demolition, selective and total demolition, and concrete cutting services across the Carolinas. Thomas has been with the company since 2017, starting as Director of Operations before moving into estimating and project management. Kingdom Demolition operates on a philosophy grounded in the company’s biblical namesake: clearing the path forward faithfully, honestly, and responsibly.

What does America look like through the eyes of a British financial planner who has just moved across the Atlantic? In this episode of Expat Wealth, Richard Taylor introduces Cross Border, Cross Country: a new recurring format following Plan First Wealth's newest team member, James “JB” Beck, as he travels across the US while making the transition from experienced UK financial planner to US-UK cross-border specialist. JB lands in America with a decade of financial planning experience behind him, including eight years working with business owners at UK firm Fiscal Engineers. He knows the British system inside and out. But moving to the US means learning an entirely different rulebook: US tax, UK pensions and US pensions sitting awkwardly side by side, the US-UK tax treaty, and the everyday financial quicks nobody warns you about. In other words, the same challenges faced by the British expats Plan First Wealth works with every day. And JB isn't experiencing America from one place. For the next 18 months, he and his wife are living on the road in a 43-foot RV pulled by a Ford F-350, using the journey to explore different states, communities and lifestyles while deciding where they might eventually put down roots. Richard will be checking in with JB throughout the journey, following both sides of his experience: what he discovers about life across different parts of America and what surprises him as he develops from a UK financial planner into a cross-border US-UK adviser. In this first instalment, JB explains why a Year 9 maths lesson ultimately pushed him towards financial planning, why joining Plan First Wealth felt like a natural fit, and how experiencing the same international move as the firm's clients gives him a unique perspective on the financial realities of relocating to America. They also discuss the first culture shocks JB has already encountered — from visiting a bank manager and getting a chequebook to discovering how the US financial system works very differently from the UK — before looking ahead to an 18-month route that will take him from New Hampshire through the Carolinas, the South, Texas and across much more of the country. Whether you're moving to America, already deep in the British expat experience, or just want honest expat tax advice and cross-border financial planning from someone living it, this is where the journey starts. Expat Wealth is supported by Plan First Wealth. Plan First Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor serving fellow expatriates and immigrants living across the US on matters such as retirement planning, investment management, tax planning and non-US asset management. https://planfirstwealth.com/ Expat Wealth is affiliated with Plan First Wealth LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Plan First Wealth. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Plan First Wealth does not provide any tax and/or legal advice and strongly recommends that listeners seek their own advice in these areas. ABOUT RICHARD: Richard Taylor is a British expat and dual UK-US citizen. Originally from Bolton, he now lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, where Plan First Wealth has its head office. As the firm's leader, Richard launched Taylor & Taylor, now Plan First Wealth, and continues to fuel the firm's growth. Richard is a Chartered Financial Planner (UK – CII) in addition to holding the IMC (CFA UK) and Series 65 (US – FINRA). Connect with Richard on LinkedIn ABOUT JB: James Beck is a UK Certified Financial Planner with ten years of experience in financial planning. Before joining Plan First Wealth, he spent eight years at Fiscal Engineers in the UK, working particularly with business owners who had sold their companies. Now living in the United States, JB is developing his US knowledge alongside his existing UK expertise as he works towards becoming a US-UK cross-border financial planner at Plan First Wealth. Over the next 18 months, JB and his wife will also be travelling across America in their RV, experiencing first-hand many of the cultural, financial and practical differences faced by people building a new life in the US.

This episode covers thunderstorms, humidity, a frontal system, and high pressure across the forecast area. Areas discussed include Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, the Carolinas, and Florida. Temperatures referenced in this forecast: upper 80s, near 80, and lower 70s. The Airport Hub Outlook covers Dulles for travelers watching for delays. Forecast by Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting Meteorologist and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, with 50 years of experience forecasting the Northeast and beyond. Topics: Mid-Atlantic weather, Northeast weather, Pennsylvania weather, Maryland weather, Virginia weather, thunderstorms forecast, humidity forecast, a frontal system forecast. The Weatherman Podcast with Steve Pellettiere, Certified Consulting and Broadcast Meteorologist. I talk about weather!

Keith breaks down the "baseline trap" in investor psychology, showing how rising income and lifestyle creep can quietly undermine the feeling of financial freedom.  He then shares a grounded outlook for U.S. home prices, outlining how inflation, AI-driven job growth, limited inventory, and strong homeowner equity are shaping the market.  He closes with a data-driven look at where population growth is heading through 2040, especially in Texas and Florida, and what that could mean for long-term real estate demand and investing strategy. Episode Page: GetRichEducation.com/622 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  For predictable 10-12% quarterly returns, visit FreedomFamilyInvestments.com/GRE or text  FAMILY to 66866  Join Mid South Home Buyers' one-time, free live webinar featuring Keith Weinhold on September 30 at GetRichEducation.com/MidSouth to learn how Memphis' economic expansion could create new real estate investment opportunities, and have your questions answered in real time. Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com  Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript:   Keith Weinhold  0:01   Welcome to GRE. I'm your host Keith Weinhold. Investor psychology often falls into the baseline trap. Learn what's going to happen to home prices over the next year. Then more than half of America's population growth until 2040 will occur in just these two states. All today on Get Rich Education. What if I told you that one of America's strongest cash flow real estate markets is also becoming the new brains and brawn behind AI? That city is Memphis, believe it or not. In September 30th, we're going to show you why the smart money is paying attention now, along with an investing opportunity you won't want to miss. Join me, Terry Kerr and Matthew Van Horn of Mid South Homebuyers, the largest turnkey company in Memphis with more than 6000 homes under management, for a free live webinar the likes of which I've never done before. We're going to look at what billions in new investment could mean for jobs, housing demand, neighborhood appreciation, and your portfolio. Everyone who attends live will also get exclusive access to the best deal terms Mid South has ever offered. Reserve your free seat at getricheducation.com/midsouth again. that september 30. Don't say we didn't tell you. Save your spot at getricheducation.com/midsouth   Speaker 1  1:34   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is Get Rich Education.   Keith Weinhold  1:50   Welcome to GRE from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Jackson, Mississippi, and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith Weinhold. This is Get Rich Education, and Happy Labor Day. Let's talk about your investor psychology, because as you grow your wealth and your portfolio size, there is a trap that you will almost certainly fall into, and I'm not infallible. I've fallen into this trap to some extent too. That is the baseline trap. It's the tendency for every improvement in your income, your wealth, or your lifestyle to become your new normal. Once this happens, the improvement stops feeling like progress, and you need even more just to feel equally successful, if you get used to flying first class and then you have to drop back to coach again, it feels less like flying and more like being deported. Psychologically, we fall into the baseline trap because the human mind evaluates Life relatively, not absolutely. We don't simply ask ourselves how good is my life, how good is my situation. Instead, we ask how does this compare with what I've recently experienced, what I expected, and what others have, and there are a number of forces that drive the baseline trap. One is hedonic adaptation. Hedonic means pleasure seeking. People rapidly adjust to improvements. The first month of receiving a new $5,000 in passive income that feels transformative. After two years, it feels completely ordinary. The income didn't become less valuable. Your nervous system simply stopped registering it as new. Yesterday's luxury became today's wallpaper. A force driving the baseline trap is a shifting reference point. Gains and losses are measured against a mental baseline. Once your portfolio reaches, say, a $2 million net worth, well, your mind soon begins treating the $2 million as mine. You're like, hey, this is mine now, even if much of it came from recent appreciation. A decline to 1.8 million, therefore, feels like losing 200k rather than still having substantially more wealth than you did just a few years ago. Well, instead, you're only focused on the 200k paper loss. Then there's loss aversion psychologically. Losses generally hurt more than equivalent gains feel good. After a higher standard becomes normal, surrendering and. Any part of it feels like some blood-curdling loss. That's why reducing spending from 20k to 15k per month that can feel painful, even if 15k once felt luxurious to you.   Keith Weinhold  5:16   There's also the lifestyle creep component. People convert variable gains into fixed commitments. What do I mean? I mean like a strong income year. Oh, pretty soon that becomes a larger mortgage. Rental cash flow that becomes a vehicle payment. A bonus that becomes private school tuition, portfolio appreciation. Well, that supports new borrowing. See, pleasures that were once optional have now become obligations. And you got to ask, wait, how did that happen to you? You're supposed to have a life of options and not obligations. That's what financial freedom is supposed to be. The baseline then is no longer merely psychological; it becomes embedded in real monthly expenses. Then there's also the dangerous driver of the baseline trap that's called, oh no, social comparison. We commonly measure success against our peers, but instead, what you should do is measure it against your former self. Because as you become wealthier, see your comparison group changes too. If you've got five rentals, you soon stop comparing yourself with someone that owns none, you might even begin comparing yourself with people who own 50 of them, and why not? It's natural, after all. That is where you want to go, despite enormous progress. See, that's how you can feel left further behind. Then there's the recency bias. Your mind gives enormously disproportionate weight to recent experience. A few years of 15% returns, like what happened in 2021 and 2022 in real estate. Oh, you could begin expecting 15% after rapidly appreciating real estate, continued appreciation feels normal. A favorable cycle gets mistaken for the natural baseline, and then when conditions normalize, ordinary performance feels rather defective. Then there's identity inflation. That's a trap. This is when accomplishments become woven into your very identity, like I'm a multi-million-dollar entrepreneur, or I own 20 properties, or my income always grows. Okay, once success becomes identity, maintaining the baseline feels necessary just to preserve your self worth. Now, with this condition, see a temporary setback. It doesn't merely affect the numbers.   Keith Weinhold  8:08   It feels like evidence that you're becoming a lesser person, and the brain rewards progress more than possession. Humans are energized by movement toward a goal, reaching the goal often produces less lasting satisfaction than you expect. Buying the 10th rental creates a dopamine hit, and owning it three years later does not. The investor therefore creates another target, not always because another property is even needed, but because continued pursuit restores the feeling of progress, success erases the memory of constraint. As your wealth grows, it becomes difficult to remember emotionally what financial insecurity even felt like I mean you might intellectually remember earning 60k, but you no longer experience today's 300k income in comparison with it. Your comparison point quietly changes from your former life to your best recent year. The paradox is that your circumstances improve faster than your experience of them? The goal is not to stop growing; it is to prevent every improvement from becoming a new psychological necessity. Keep growing your means, but don't let success redefine enough every time you achieve it, don't let it redefine enough. Let's say you acquire rentals and you do generate another 5k per month. The trap is that your spending and expectations gradually rise by 5k. You're wealthier, but you don't. Don't feel freer. Instead of investments buying freedom, they merely finance a more expensive baseline, and it can distort how you view your portfolio. 10 properties once felt like an extraordinary accomplishment, and soon 10 feels ordinary, and 20 becomes necessary. You keep moving the finish line, and this is closely related to hedonic adaptation and lifestyle creep. But it extends beyond spending because your definition of enough keeps on rising. So the antidote certainly is not living small forever-it's deliberately separating the growth rates of your assets and your lifestyle. What you want to do is grow your means faster than you grow your baseline. Really, that's the key. You're gonna be more satisfied. Instead of simply living below your means, you sure do want to grow your means, but don't let every gain become a permanent new obligation. Let some additional cash flow purchase you things like time, resilience, and optionality-not merely nicer recurring expenses. If your lifestyle rises as fast as your passive income, you're wealthier, but no freer.   Keith Weinhold  11:28   So here's what you do: when your income rises, let your lifestyle rise about half that much. Otherwise, if you upgrade your lifestyle too much, say that you receive an extra $3,000 in monthly rental income, then you add in a luxury car payment, better vacations, and more expensive restaurants. Pretty soon, that extra 3k that feels necessary instead of liberating, and then there's also the record income comparison part of the trap. Say your business earns $1 million during an exceptional year. The next year, it earns a still impressive 850k, but you experience it as failure because the unusually strong year became your new baseline. Don't let that happen. You can compare yourself to others that can be motivating, but the more important comparison is to the former you. Now, another way that investors fall into the baseline trap in real estate is how an exceptional market becomes the standard. Say that you bought rental properties in 2012. Well, 2012 was perhaps the best time to buy real estate in generations. This was shortly after the global financial crisis, so there was this confluence of low prices, low interest rates, strong cash flow, and you had little competition as well. I mean, you had it all in 2012, and those deals performed spectacularly in today's market. Available properties produce lower initial cash flow, but they could still deliver respectable total returns through appreciation, rent income, principal paydown, tax benefits, and inflation profiting. But a losing investor rejects all of those things because they aren't as attractive as the once-in-a-generation deals of 2012, or even the rock-bottom low-rate days of 2020, they fell into the baseline trap. The trap here is that an unusually favorable period for real estate became the new benchmark. It's sort of like how last week I told you about how the deal structure always changes over time from the Reagan administration until today. Today the deal is with Burr properties, and it's also with buying new builds with rate buydowns. But see, in 2012 there were almost zero available new build properties that were created for investors to rent to others.   Keith Weinhold  14:25   Over time, with these new builds that you're adding now, you're going to have fewer maintenance and repair expenses. Tenants tend to stay in new builds longer, and new builds appreciate better over the long run. See, I wasn't getting any of those benefits in 2012, and I bought rental real estate in 2012, and I bought real estate recently as well. Not falling into the baseline trap, because today it's still difficult to find any investment bet. Than residential real estate with a loan, it is a scarce asset that people are going to continue to need. So here we are today, about 15 years on from 2012. Water market conditions like now. Let's talk about that and what can we expect for the next year? National home prices keep rising, but they're only about one half of 1% higher than they were a year ago. I mean, that's an appreciation level with the enthusiasm of someone attending a seven a.m. meeting. I do expect national home prices to keep rising modestly over the next year. Let me tell you about why, and then what the drivers are. And to be clear, we're talking about single-family homes up to fourplexes here. I'll discuss apartments later today. Well, the drivers for continued price growth are many of the same reasons that home prices are up just a little since last year. There are four of them. These four are inflation, the AI boom, short inventory, and a lack of distressed sellers. So let's unpack all of these four factors that I've identified for putting a floor underneath home prices, inflationary pressure is poised to raise replacement cost, energy, wages, and tariffs make those inputs more expensive, and the more war we have, the more inflation we have. A home is a bundle of land, labor, lumber, concrete, copper, and all sorts of energy inputs, plus 14 trips to Home Depot because someone forgot the correct nails and screws. That's what a home is. Recent home price growth it has lagged today's 3.4% CPI inflation rate. So again, we're not even talking about inflation-adjusted gains here. AI that creates local housing heat. It's not so much a nationwide driver of home prices. And in a moment, I'll tell you the top five housing markets for AI-led home price growth, but how does AI investment push up home prices anyway? How does that happen? People are getting high salaries, signing bonuses, and stock options that produces well-funded buyers. They make big down payments, or they even pay all cash for homes, and when a buyer pays all cash for a home, they can pay absolutely any price because they don't have to get an appraisal that comes along with a loan for a financed property.   Keith Weinhold  17:53   That's how all cash buyers can really push up prices. The growth in AI companies that has really helped push the S and P 500 higher that fuels a wealth effect nationwide that makes everybody feel wealthier regardless of where you live as long as you're invested in the stock market but the localized effects with those higher AI wages and signing bonuses in order they are most potent in San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, New York City, and Boston, and none of those are good cash flow investor markets. Still, short housing inventory is contributing to higher prices, and hey, it's time that we check on this again. Ever since the inventory crunch started to plummet in 2021 and reached its lowest point in 2022, I've been updating you on the housing supply, and I always keep it same same. I cite the same data source, the Federal Reserve Economic Data's active listing count, Fred's active listing count, which counts single-family and townhomes and condos, all wrapped up in this number. And the figure it still hasn't recovered at 1.1 million homes. Now it is 2% higher than last year, 2% more supply than last year, but overall housing supply is still 9% below pre-pandemic levels. And there's one important thing to keep in mind that most don't think about when you hear that figure that housing supply is 9% below pre-pandemic times in 2019, that does not mean we're 9% short. That is because even in 2019 there was a housing shortage, and we are 9% below that yet, keeping. Upward pressure on prices and the most supply-constrained markets today. It includes both good and poor cash-flowing investor markets.   Keith Weinhold  20:10   They are New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Hartford, Providence, Milwaukee, Boston, Cleveland, Virginia Beach, and Kansas City. All of those places remain especially tight with housing inventory, and then finally, this fourth of four reasons I've cited for continued upward pressure on home prices are the fact that distressed sellers-they are few and far between-and you need a lot of those in order to have a serious down cycle, after the 2008 housing crash, millions of owners were underwater. They owed more on their homes than they were worth. Lending standards were irresponsibly loose. Adjustable rate mortgages were resetting higher. I mean, a lot of people had little choice but to sell or to hand the keys back to the bank. Distress, distress, distress. Today is almost the mirror image. Here's what's really happening with homeowners having this record equity position today-an average of over $300,000. Many also locked in at fixed mortgage rates below 5% it means that they're enjoying perhaps the cheapest long-term debt that they are ever going to have. Lending standards have been strong, foreclosure rates remain low, and virtually nobody is being forced to sell. That matters more than most people think because housing crashes need a lot of forced sellers, owners who must accept almost any price in order to escape the property. But today, most homeowners they can simply either stay put, or if they're going to move out of the home, keep it and rent out the home, or they can wait for a better offer. No distress. In other words, buyers might be frustrated, but sellers-they're just not desperate. And without desperation, it is difficult for home prices to fall sharply. So the bottom line here with today's home prices and looking into next year, home price growth is apparent, but it's weak. The ingredients for a national price collapse are nowhere to be found, so this does not spell boom or crash. Home prices appear poised to keep slowly grinding higher, but with this low affordability, that keeps them from soaring, say 10 or 12% higher. I don't see that happening. And of course, each December, I make my home price forecast to the exact percentage point for the year ahead, so you can look forward to that soon. The Get Rich Education home price appreciation forecast that I made late last year for this year. It looks like it's going to be almost spot on. Of course, unlike a lot of analysts, transparently, I also give you the result of how closely the forecast hit the target every year, so you can look forward to that too. Hey, if you like this show, there's more content where this comes from. Sign up for our complimentary newsletter. That way, you can see the graphs and charts and maps that I break down. If you like what you hear on Get Rich Education, every week I show you what's really happening with real estate rents, inflation, interest rates, and the economy, and more importantly, what you can do about it. You'll get sharp insights, useful opportunities, and a few laughs along the way. Yeah, a couple knee slappers sprinkled in there with actionable strategies, like the savviest way to get rent increases. Get smarter in just a three to four minute read every week. Join 1000s of smart investors right now at greletter.com because your inbox could use fewer coupons and more financial freedom. That is greletter.com. More straight ahead.   Keith Weinhold  24:20   I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to Get Rich Education. What if you got your mortgage loans the same place I get mine? You sure can at Ridge Lending Group NMLS 42056. They provided GRE listeners with more loans than anyone because Ridge specializes in investment property. They'll help you build a long-term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. Start your prequal and even chat directly with President Chaley Ridge. While it's on your mind, start at ridgelendinggroup.com. That's ridgelendinggroup.com. Let me ask you something. If you've worked hard to build wealth, is your. 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Listen to Get Rich Education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your daydream.   Keith Weinhold  26:15   Welcome back to Get Rich Education. I'm your host Keith Weinhold. There will only ever be one episode 622, and you're listening to it. I hope you're enjoying the late summer. I'm wringing every bit of time and enjoyment out of it that I can. I don't know if this part was enjoyable, but I ran an all-out mile on a track. I wanted to see how fast I could run a mile. I had a friend pace me, and I got a 631. I was happy with that since I hadn't done any specific training. Yes, a mile is more than four laps on a track as well. Did you know that? Yes, this detail-oriented shaved mammal here diligently measured off that extra nine point something meters. Ah, I'll tell you that fourth lap hurt so badly that if my buddy weren't there, I might have just quit and not finished the mile. But summer's days are numbered, and that's too bad because it is my favorite season of the year. The NFL season kicks off in just two days on the ninth, with Seattle hosting the New England Patriots in a rematch of last year's Super Bowl. So then, I guess it looks like your productivity for the week will end with a respectable two-day run as you tune in to that game. Where is the future demand for real estate going to come from? It comes from a growing population. The U.S. is expected to add 21 and a half million people from 2025 to 2040. 21 and a half million more people. The overall population it's expected to grow from about 341 million up to 363 million. That is where we're going. That's per the Census Bureau and the University of Virginia, projecting 341 up to 363 by the year 2040, which is just a little over 13 years away. Okay, so that part is not so surprising, but here is what is absolutely staggering: more than half of this entire increase is projected to occur in just two states, just two of the 50 states, more than half of the increase. Do you know what they are? In fact, I showed you a map of this in a recent newsletter, but I can talk about it and expand on it more here.   Keith Weinhold  28:52   The two states that are expected to account for more than half of the nation's overall population growth through 2040 are Texas and Florida. They're already the second and third most populous states, respectively. It's kind of like America looked at the map, checked their weather app, and started packing sunscreen. Texas is expected to add 6.6 million residents. Florida welcoming another 4.6 million during this span. So that is over 11 million new people between them. This is like taking the entire population of Georgia and dropping it into those two already booming states, that much growth in this fairly short period of time, for real estate investors, more people that generally means more demand for our housing product, and I'll get back to the staggering Texas and Florida imbalance in just a moment. Because there are big gains in other investor-friendly southeastern states like Georgia and Tennessee, the Mountain West should swell alone. The South, okay, the region that the Census Bureau delineates as the South, which sort of runs from Maryland all the way down south and then west out toward Texas, the South just until 2040 is expected to account for 78 percent of the growth. That is just staggering. Cash flow hotbed Indiana that should grow by nearly a quarter million residents as well. The Carolinas are ballooning. Already the most densely populated state in the nation, New Jersey, that will get more dense with some pretty healthy population growth. Its residents have not discovered elbow room, but not every state is adding population. 14 states are expected to shrink, led by Illinois losing 650,000 people and New York down 457k. Again, this is all through 2040. In fact, a small loss cluster actually runs through the South, though West Virginia, Mississippi, and Louisiana-they're projected to lose 440,000 people combined. You know that whole theory that sometimes you hear people talk about, like with Earth warming and drying, you're going to have people stampeding toward the freshwater Great Lakes states. That is probably farcical. That just has not shown up in the data. That people are moving in droves to say cooler Michigan and Wisconsin for those reasons.   Keith Weinhold  31:46   It's just not happening now. Of course, population projections are not delivered from Mount Sinai on stone tablets. Besides births and deaths, the level of future immigration, of course, that's the real wild card here. After the Trump presidency ends by 2029, the next administration that could tighten or loosen the immigration spigot, that could materially reshape the map. But they're probably not going to tighten immigration. I mean, they couldn't because the flow really couldn't be crimped much more than it already is. People love to poke fun at California, but even in 2040, it is expected to barely retain its crown and edge out Texas to still be the most populous state: 39 million versus 38 million, respectively, for California and Texas by 2040. But yeah, Texas and Florida-they are the real stories here, and why droves of people are attracted there for cheaper housing, jobs, warm weather, a business-friendly environment, and Texas and Florida are also places where builders can still build without completing some side quest worthy of a video game with all their permits and regulations and roadblocks. You're largely free of those things in Texas and Florida. Now there are two more important factors to keep in mind here. Some bigger picture context. I've talked before about how the overall American mobility rate is down, and this is a long, long trend. Decade after decade, fewer people move and more people stay put, which is contrary to popular belief. This lower mobility rate, and another factor that gives you perspective is that as real estate investors, we know all this stuff I've been talking about here. These population changes-they only look at the demand side. The supply side matters just as much, despite their slower population growth. Northeast and Midwest states build less new inventory, and that is why Northeastern and Midwestern housing prices and rents are still growing faster today than they are in the Sun Belt, despite all of those Sun Belt construction cranes. You know, too many construction cranes. It looks bullish, and it actually is, but it spikes supply and it suppresses prices. And really, the bottom line here with American population growth from now until 2040 is follow the people, but count the rooftops. Population growth creates housing demand, while limited construction creates scarcity.   Keith Weinhold  34:46   The best opportunities often emerge where those two forces collide. That's what you really want to look for: demand and scarcity. Now, the apartment space. We all know that's been beleaguered for about three or four years, ever since higher mortgage rates set in and high construction levels conspired to keep apartment rents suppressed. In fact, multifamily construction had a peak in this cycle during 2024. That's when 600,000 units were built back in 2024. That was the most new apartment supply since 1986. That is when Cheers, MacGyver, and Miami Vice were on television. Run DMC was on urban radio. MTV was a dominant cultural force, the most new apartment supply since 1986. That's when kids were playing with GI Joe's, He-Man, and My Little Pony. For adults, fashion-wise, they were wearing enough shoulder padding to survive a minor collision. So, lots of new apartment supply to get absorbed. It is getting more and more absorbed. There are more signs there now because the national median apartment rent has now increased for seven months in a row. That's according to Apartment List. Also, the apartment vacancy rate has dropped for six straight months, and do you have any idea what the national apartment vacancy rate is? It has dropped down to now 7.1% Inevitably, overbuilt apartments will be absorbed with a growing population. Lots of great episodes coming up here on the show, where you might be in for a surprise next week. A renowned macro economist will be here on the show with us. I think we all know that in 1971, the U.S. had a lot of economic changes. That's when Nixon completely eliminated us from the gold standard, and the economic system shifted from capitalism to creditism back then. Well, now we appear to be leaving creditism and entering a new economic phase. This could be seismic. Next week here on the show, he'll reveal what the new era is called and how you need to prepare for it, that's next week here on episode 623. If you haven't yet, be sure to hit the follow button or subscribe button on your podcatcher so that you don't miss it.   Keith Weinhold  37:31   Again, if you like what you hear here each week, the GRE "Don't Quit Your Daydream" letter gives you the sharpest ideas of the week in about three or four quick hitting minutes, you'll get surprising housing data, wealth building strategies, timely opportunities, news that a lot of times you can't get anywhere else, and maps and charts that make you say, "Wait, what? It's smart, useful, entertaining, and completely free. Thousands of investors read it every week, and believe it or not, I'm actually more of a writer than a talker. Don't just listen to Get Rich Education, get the letter at greletter.com. That's greletter.com. Until next week, I'm your host Keith Weinhold. Don't quit your daydream.   Speaker 2  38:23   Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal, or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial, or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of Get Rich Education LLC exclusively.    Keith Weinhold  38:51   The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth building, getricheducation.com

The Power of Design Podcast - Episode 117 UK-US Professional Licensing | Daniel Parry & Sarah Peeler Professional licensing can determine whether global expertise stays on the sidelines or reaches the projects that need it. In this conversation, Jack Ossa welcomes Daniel Parry, Chief Executive Officer of Civex Consulting Group, and Sarah Peeler, Executive Director of the British American Business Council, Carolinas, to discuss UK US professional reciprocity. They explore talent mobility, progressive infrastructure delivery, cross border partnerships, and the practical hurdles firms must navigate when bringing architects and engineers into a new market. Daniel Parry on LinkedInSarah Peeler on LinkedIn Visit Civex Consulting Group Visit British American Business Council, Carolinas Episode Page

Welcome to Spooky Season 2026! Join Charlie and Michael as they warm up the ol' microphones and talk about one of our favorite and most-requested topics: big cats in the Carolinas! Charlie's built a very cool site for folks, and we spend some time talking about sightings, theories, and maybe a future project... Links for this Episode: Arcane Carolinas BIG CAT TRACKER! (external site) Charlie's big cat adventures, Part 1 (Instagram) Charlie's big cat adventures, Part 2 (Instagram) Charlie's big cat adventures, Part 3 (Instagram) Charlie b-roll in which he walks and talks about how awesome Laurel bushes are (Instagram) Spooky Season Kickoff FREE Tickets: Arcane Carolinas Spooky Season Kickoff on 10/1 (FREE tickets!) Upcoming Events & Appearances: 9/12: Rainbow Exchange Market @ Speakeasy (Michael solo - Carrboro, NC) 9/18: South Carolina State Library (Charlie & Michael together! - Columbia, SC) 10/1: Spooky Season Kickoff (Charlie & Michael together! - Durham, NC) 10/3-10/4: Rainbow Space Magic (Michael solo - online) 10/15: Spooky Season is My Safe Space (Charlie & Michael together! - Pittsboro, NC) 10/18: PBO Pride (Michael solo - Pittsboro, NC) 3/5/27-3/7/27: Ret-Con (Charlie & Michael together! - Durham, NC) Events Information: HWA NC events calendar HWA NC newsletter Michael's events calendar Michael's newsletter Links in General: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Michael's Patreon Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Michael G. Williams on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

He came, he saw, and he dominated. Tetairoa "T-Mac" McMillan isn't just a prospect anymore—he's your NFL Rookie of the Year and officially a Top 5 Wide Receiver in the league. After a season that silenced every critic and electrified the Carolinas, we are breaking down how T-Mac turned the "blueprint" into a historic reality for the Carolina Panthers.In this video, we dive deep into the film from his award-winning rookie campaign. We analyze how his elite catch radius and "dog" mentality translated seamlessly to the professional level, turning Bryce Young into a true franchise quarterback. From the game-winning catches to the way he commanded double teams and still produced, T-Mac has proven he is the generational talent we knew he could be.We're looking at the stats that matter: the 1,000+ yard season, the double-digit touchdowns, and the consistency that earned him the ROTY hardware. But more importantly, we're discussing his impact on the Panthers' locker room and the culture Dan Morgan is building in Charlotte. Is T-Mac already the greatest receiver to ever wear a Panthers uniform? We compare his rookie numbers to the legends and show why the ceiling is even higher for year two.For every Panthers fan who rode with us during the draft process, this is the victory lap. We explore the scheme fit that unlocked his potential and why the rest of the NFC South is officially on notice. The "T-Mac Era" is here, and it's even better than we imagined.We want to hear from you—where do you rank T-Mac among all NFL wide receivers right now? Is he a Top 3 lock, or is Top 5 just the beginning? Let's celebrate a historic season and talk about what's next for our Rookie of the Year.

The Chase for the Championship kicks off in our backyard at Darlington Raceway, and it's going to be a hot one! Join Meteorologist Scotty Powell from the Carolina Weather Group as he breaks down the weekend forecast for all the racing action in Darlington County, South Carolina.Weekend Weather Highlights:Friday: Festivities kick off with the hauler parade and charity events under hot conditions.Saturday (Fleetio 200): Expect extremely hot conditions during the day with high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat index values topping 100°F. Staying hydrated is key! Conditions will begin to cool down as the race kicks off around 7:30 PM.Sunday (Cook Out Southern 500): A slightly cooler day with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s, but heat indices will still hover near 100°F. Watch out for a 30% chance of isolated pop-up thunderstorms between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Keep a rain jacket handy!Heading to the track? Remember to stay cool, drink plenty of water, and apply sunscreen!Subscribe to the Carolina Weather Group for the latest updates on regional weather and race weekend forecasts.

Stay ahead of the late-summer heatwave across North and South Carolina with Episode 597 of the Carolina Weather Group!In this episode, James Brierton, Frank Strait, and Greg Fischel break down record-breaking September temperatures, heat indexes topping triple digits, severe thunderstorm risks, and current Southeast drought conditions. Plus, Sam Walker sits down with NASA program scientist Dr. Dominic Benford to discuss the groundbreaking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch and its mission to study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.We also analyze the impacts of Tropical Storm Edouard flooding in Texas, examine subsurface Pacific Ocean temperature anomalies, and detail what a strong El Niño means for the upcoming East Coast winter weather outlook.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Cold Open: Myrtle Beach Pier Fireworks & Triangle Storm Reports01:53 Carolinas Heat Wave: Record September Highs & Power Outages06:35 NASA Interview: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Mission27:54 Carolinas Local Weather Forecast: Extreme Heat & Severe Storm Risks40:05 Southeast Drought Monitor Update41:35 Tropical Storm Edouard Rain Totals & National Flash Flooding48:08 El Niño Pacific Ocean Update & Winter Weather Snow Outlook55:15 "Too Many Tabs": Remnants of Hurricane Ida & East Pacific Tropical Activity1:00:10 Gamecock Football Kickoff Weather Trends & Solar Equinox ScienceConnect With The Carolina Weather Group:Subscribe on YouTube: Catch our live streams, severe weather updates, and 24/7 Carolina Weather Net!Support us on Patreon: Unlock exclusive content, early access interviews, and behind-the-scenes perks.Follow Us: Stay connected on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X.#CarolinaWeather #NCwx #SCwx #WeatherForecast #Heatwave #NASA #SpaceTelescope #ElNino #WinterWeather #HurricaneSeason #Carolinas #CarolinaWeatherGroup

Send us Fan MailThe Kim B. Davis Show featuring Dr. Angela Celeste May, a behavioral expert with a background in clinical, organizational, and forensic psychology,  President and Co-founder of A.M. May and Associates, Inc., President and founder of Celeste Productions, Inc., Author, Editor, former columnist, Musician, and 2023 President's Distinction Award winner from the Michigan Psychological Association Foundation, discusses the strange fruit of America, which includes the Nolan Wells murder case, the suspicious hangings of young Black people in Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas. We chat about the cost of hate and the damage that it does to the people who spew hatred. Join the conversation...The Kim B. Davis Show is a conversational platform that engages issues around mental health, well-being, and political engagement. You can also email me at Kimberly@kimberlybatchelordavis.comSupport the showThank you for tuning in to the Kim B. Davis Show. You can visit KimBDavis.com to learn more about me as an author and you can find me on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn. You can see this show on YouTube.com/KimberlyBatchelorDavis. Thank you again for your support and always remember, Be Magnificent. 

Welcome to another lively edition of the Carolina Cabinet, Cumberland County's smartest hour of talk radio, where we dive headfirst into the pressing issues shaping our region. This week, hosts Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler are joined by guest Broxy Pone for a spirited discussion about local politics, community activism, and the controversies swirling around Fayetteville's proposed data centers.You'll hear first-hand accounts from city council meetings marked by tension, passionate public comments, and a heavy police presence. As community leaders and residents debate the future of data centers—balancing economic opportunity, environmental concerns, and infrastructure needs—our guests break down what's truly at stake, and why so many locals are demanding more research and stronger safeguards.Along the way, the Cabinet brings you up to speed on Governor Stein's latest legislative actions, the struggles facing local government, and the ongoing challenges of civic engagement in increasingly divided times. Whether you care about public policy, neighborhood activism, or simply want to stay informed about what's happening in your backyard, this episode has something for everyone. So settle in and get ready to hear the unfiltered voices shaping the future of the Carolinas.

Hosts Heather and Matthew welcome Del Murphy, Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of CaroMont Health, to discuss the growth and evolution of one of the Carolinas' largest independent healthcare systems. Del shares insight into CaroMont's commitment to remaining independent, the strategic decisions that have fueled its growth, and the importance of deep connections with the communities that rely on its care. We also explore the challenges facing independent health systems, including reimbursement pressures, innovation, workforce recruitment, and the investments needed to expand access to care. Tune in for a look at how CaroMont is balancing community-focused care and long-term sustainability!

Former Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is our latest guest on season 4 of "Sports Legends of the Carolinas." Rivera won a Super Bowl ring as a player with the Chicago Bears, and was hired as the Carolina Panthers' coach in 2011, after John Fox got fired.  Rivera would become the NFL's Coach of the Year — twice! — while picking up the nickname “Riverboat Ron” and directing the Panthers to the playoffs four times in a five-year stretch from 2013-17 before being fired in 2019. In this conversation, he told stories about Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, Walter Payton and the happiest and most disappointing moments of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Giovanni Triana shares how Stephen Gould helps manufacturers navigate every stage of the product journey—from initial concept and package design to sourcing, fulfillment, and final delivery. He explains why successful supply chain management goes far beyond purchasing materials, requiring trusted partnerships, engineering expertise, and end-to-end solutions that help companies reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and bring products to market faster. With a global network of manufacturing partners, Stephen Gould supports businesses of every size, from startups launching their first product to global brands seeking innovative packaging and supply chain solutions. The conversation also explores the future of packaging, including the growing demand for sustainable materials such as molded fiber, FSC-certified paper products, and biodegradable alternatives to plastics. Giovanni discusses the challenges manufacturers face in balancing sustainability goals with cost and performance, why the Carolinas have become a thriving hub for manufacturing and supply chain innovation, and how emerging technologies—including AI—are helping companies stay competitive. He also offers valuable career advice for the next generation of manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Whether you're a manufacturer, product developer, supply chain professional, or simply curious about what it takes to get products safely and sustainably into consumers' hands, this episode offers valuable insights into one of manufacturing's most essential—and often overlooked—industries. LINKS NCMEP | IES | Stephen Gould About the Guest Giovanni Triana is an Account Executive at Stephen Gould, one of the nation's largest independent supply chain and packaging solutions providers. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, he partners with manufacturers across a wide range of industries to develop end-to-end supply chain solutions, helping companies move products from concept and design to sourcing, packaging, fulfillment, and retail distribution. His expertise includes sustainable packaging, supply chain optimization, strategic sourcing, and helping businesses improve efficiency while bringing innovative products to market. Recognized as one of Charlotte's 30 Under 30 Future Leaders, Giovanni is passionate about advancing manufacturing through collaboration, innovation, and customer-focused problem-solving. He works closely with organizations of all sizes—from startups launching new products to global brands seeking to streamline complex supply chains. An advocate for sustainability and emerging technologies, Giovanni enjoys helping manufacturers navigate evolving consumer demands while building resilient, future-ready supply chains. About the Host Dr. Phil Mintz is the Director of NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES). Through his leadership, IES supports manufacturers across the state with resources in innovation, process improvement, workforce development, and business growth. About NC State University Industry Extension Services NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES), established in 1955 as the outreach team for the NC State University College of Engineering, provides resources, tools, and customized training programs to help businesses survive, thrive, and grow. IES delivers comprehensive training and development programs tailored for a diverse range of sectors, including manufacturing, educational and research institutions, healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, defense contractors, aerospace, automotive, energy, and government agencies. Your IES-dedicated Regional Manager is available to assist in identifying and implementing customized solutions, tools, and resources to optimize your organization's productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.  ncstateies.com/RM

Al Conklin, Chief Meteorologist at WBTV, joins the Carolina Outdoors to talk all things meteorology. Learn about the recent drought in the Carolinas, how it’s affected the outdoors, technology and getting outside, snow, and more. More Liner Notes and information are available online at Jesse Brown's

Send us Fan MailLila Kilby is the Equestrian Director at Balsam Mountain Preserve, a 4,400-acre private residential community in Sylva, North Carolina, set amid the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. A Greenville, South Carolina native, Lila was bitten by the horse bug at age six on the back of a gentle Tennessee Walker named Sonny, and she never looked back. She earned her B.S. in Animal Science from Clemson University in 2016, then spent that year's show season working for a hunter/jumper veterinarian, traveling to circuits in Chicago, Traverse City, and Tryon.At Balsam Mountain, Lila oversees a growing equestrian program that includes the care of a dozen horses, boarding, lessons, guided trail rides across more than 40 miles of mountain trails, and a full calendar of horse-related community events. She's known for her passion, her warm sense of humor, and her ever-present barn dog and unofficial mascot, Goose.Balsam Mountain Preserve is a private, resort-style residential community set on roughly 4,400 acres high in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Sylva, North Carolina, surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Built around a philosophy of low-density living and land conservation, the Preserve pairs breathtaking mountain scenery with a close-knit community spirit and a genuine commitment to preserving its natural landscape.Residents enjoy an exceptional range of amenities, including an 18-hole championship mountain golf course, a full equestrian center, dining at The Summit House and The Mine Tavern, and more than 40 miles of well-maintained trails winding through peaks, valleys, and forests. The equestrian program, led by Equestrian Director Lila Kilby, offers boarding, lessons, and guided trail rides, and continues to grow with recently completed facilities that complement the community's original 14-stall barn.With its blend of outdoor adventure, refined amenities, and mild mountain summers, Balsam Mountain Preserve stands out as one of the most desirable communities in the Carolinas for individuals and families seeking a life immersed in nature.theplaidhorse.comThank you so much for joining us today on the Plaidcast. This podcast is a labor of love, and every single episode exists because of this incredible community of riders, trainers, barn managers, parents, and horse lovers who show up in the barn, in the ring, and right here with us.At The Plaid Horse, our commitment goes far beyond the show ring. We believe deeply in the power of literacy and education and that every rider, at every level, deserves access to knowledge, stories, and ideas that make them a better horseperson and a better human being. Reading matters. Learning matters. And the stories we tell each other in this sport matter more than we sometimes realize.Whether you are a junior rider picking up your first copy of The Plaid Horse  Magazine, a professional trainer looking for inspiration, or someone who simply loves horses and everything this world stands for then this community is for you. You belong here.We build this together. Every article, every episode, every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, to feel less alone in the challenges of this sport, and to be reminded of why we fell in love with horses in the first place.Until next time, keep reading, keep learning, keep riding, and remember that the horse world is better when we build it together. I will see you at the ring!

In Episode #28 of the Five Stripe Playbook, Nick is joined by Garrett (aka 5 Stripes Carolina) of the Eastern Conference Pod. Topics include: - What's it like being an Atlanta United fan in the Carolinas? - Jay Fortune's extension! - Breel Embolo introduced to the fans and media - how will he impact the team? - Previewing this weekend's Charlotte FC match, where Atlanta United will look to win 4 games in a row. - How confident are we that the Five Stripes can realistically push for the playoffs? - And more! ---------- We've launched written content for the 2026 season! Our newly dedicated writers room is working day and night to provide FREE written match analysis, breaking news, opinion pieces, and much more on your Atlanta United. Sign up for the FREE membership on Patreon to get all written content delivered straight to your inbox the moment we publish! Join us! http://patreon.com/atlutdfantv Donate: www.paypal.me/atlutdfantv --------- Find our podcast in audio form on your favorite podcatchers! --------- About Atlanta United Fan TV: We are created by fans for the fans of Atlanta United and soccer. Join the community to get in on the conversation! Bringing you fan cams, podcasts, vlogs, mini-documentaries and much more! If you're a Five Stripe, we want to hear from you! Whatever you want to say about ATL UTD you can say it in the comments below. And to get in touch with us, connect with us: INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/9uOLVn BLUESKY: @atlutdfantv.bsky.social TWITTER: https://goo.gl/5uc709 TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/atlutdfantv DISCORD: https://discord.gg/C4RXb2b FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3ga5mst SNAPCHAT: atlutdfantv17 TIK TOK: atlutdfantv --------- #ATLUTD #UniteAndConquer #MLS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a Houseplant Gardener in the Carolinas reach out.BK's mother gifted her an English Ivy Houseplant and despite BK's best efforts, the plant is struggling inside her home, and she wants to know why. Today's episode is not limited to English Ivy! We dive deep into the unique microclimates of our homes (spoiler - every home is different) and various troubleshooting techniques to help you when an interior plant is struggling. I also share some of my favorite houseplants.Have your own question for the show? ⁠Write in to us.⁠ SHOP MY GARDEN, SUBSCRIBE TO MY FREE NEWSLETTER, SUBMIT A PLANT QUESTION: ⁠RootsRedefined.com⁠

The Carolina Weather Group reflects on the upcoming 30th anniversary of Hurricane Fran (1996). National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Bright joins the panel to discuss the storm's history, coastal impacts, and the upcoming NWS webinar. Meteorologist Greg Fishel shares personal stories, archival broadcast footage, and an analysis of Fran's last-minute track shift right over Raleigh.JOIN THEIR WEBINAR: https://www.weather.gov/ilm/HurricaneFranNASA Astronaut Christina Koch Visits NC State:Panelist Sam Walker recaps his experience covering NASA astronaut Christina Koch's return to NC State University. Learn about the public celebration, the naming of Christina Koch Hall, and her new signature Howling Cow ice cream flavor: *Howling at the Moon*!SpaceX Falcon 9 "Jellyfish" & Space Launch Spotting:The team looks at striking photos of the recent SpaceX Falcon 9 launch captured from North Carolina, featuring the spectacular "jellyfish" effect created by second-stage exhaust high in the atmosphere.Friday Storm Risk:A breakdown of upcoming rainfall and severe weather risks for the Carolinas heading into the weekend.Lunar Eclipse:Viewing details for the upcoming partial lunar eclipse.El Niño Outlook:Greg Fishel breaks down the latest sea surface temperature anomalies and subsurface heat in the Pacific.

A Trump Jr.-backed investment firm is making a major bet on Sun Belt real estate. 1789 Capital has closed a $1.2 billion fund that could support more than $8 billion in total real estate investment across Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas. Kathy Fettke breaks down where the money is headed, why multifamily housing is a key target, and why CBRE is also warning that some Sun Belt apartment markets are still dealing with excess supply and greater sensitivity to job-market changes.   Get your FREE PDF! Find what markets RealWealth investors are finding success in at www.Realwealth.com/TopCities.   Source: https://www.bisnow.com/news/national/capital-markets/trump-jr-backed-firm-targeting-8b-sun-belt-real-estate https://www.cbre.com/insights/books/us-real-estate-market-outlook-midyear-review-2026

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