Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Martin

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From a volunteer-run initiative in the 1980s to a regional continuum of care in 2026: On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we sit down with Claude Martin, CEO of AcadianaCares, to talk about what it looks like when a community builds an institution out of necessity, and then keeps rebuilding it for four decades. AcadianaCares began (originally as “Lafayette CARES”) in 1985, during the earliest, scariest years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, when fear and stigma shut down many traditional systems of response. “CARES” stood for “Concern for AIDS Relief, Education and Support.” Claude remembers those first years in deeply personal terms: “I got involved with this work, HIV work in the early 80s when our community started to get sick.” He describes a time when an HIV diagnosis in Louisiana carried a terrifying prognosis saying, “the life expectancy was about nine months.” The uncertainty felt like a public-health free fall. When we talk about how frightening those early days were, Claude agrees without hesitation: “Very similar to the fear and confusion many of us felt during COVID. Who's going to get it? and what do we do now?” Claude explains that what became AcadianaCares wasn't a government-created program; it was community members stepping in when institutions froze. “It was a groundswell of people saying, I have to do something. We have to do something.” For years, it ran on sheer willpower. “We were volunteers, running it out of our houses. We all had full-time jobs.” Claude's own job then was far from nonprofit administration as he worked as a landscaper. And while the organization was being built, people were dying. Claude doesn't sanitize that reality. “Sometimes they came to a couple of meetings and then they were in the hospital; within a month they were dead. They were gone.” In those first ten years, he says, “We really were concentrating on helping people to die. We were there.” He describes practical, human-scale solutions built by ordinary people: a hotline routed into volunteers' homes, partnerships for training, and a “Buddy program” where volunteers went into homes to help with the basic tasks of living: cleaning an apartment, getting to appointments, answering desperate late-night questions from people who felt helpless. From there, the story becomes one of evolution, not away from HIV care, but outward from it. Claude explains that in the early 2000s, AcadianaCares started asking a different question: if HIV is the core mission, what are the destabilizing forces that make people more vulnerable in the first place? In his words: “Mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse are three of the big areas that really do destabilize people's lives.” That mindset shaped the modern AcadianaCares model: a system designed so that someone can enter through one doorway to have access to housing, clinic, and recovery, and then be “wrapped around” with the rest. The medical reality has changed — and AcadianaCares is trying to reach the whole community Claude also walks us through the medical transformation he's witnessed across the decades. “The pharmaceutical industry has developed all of these medications so that now life expectancy is open ended.” He explains how viral load suppression changes both individual health and transmission risk. When treatment is working, people are no longer infectious. He points to PrEP as a powerful prevention tool: “PrEP is about 99%” effective in preventing acquisition. The goal he lays out is ambitious and clear: get people living with HIV to an undetectable viral load and get people at risk onto PrEP. “Conceivably, we will get to the point where we have no new infections.” Claude shares the regional scope, then and now. He remembers: “There were 11 people in Lafayette Parish that were living with HIV in 85.” Today, he says, “we have 2000 people that are living with HIV in our region,” with about 75 to 100 new infections every year in the seven parish area. Expansion on the northside: “whole-person care in one place” We also discuss AcadianaCares’ expansion of clinical services on Lafayette's northside. Claude explains that the clinic model exists because they were seeing people newly diagnosed with HIV struggling to get into care quickly. “We were having a really hard time getting people into care once we found out that they were positive.” So they built a system where patients could be seen and started on care faster. AcadianaCares purchased and renovated Pride Plaza at Willow and Pierce, turning it into a primary care clinic open to the public. The clinic has a staff of 32 in its 8,900 square-foot space offers a full spectrum of primary care and mental health services available to both insured and non-insured patients. Dr. Clinton Young is at the clinic specializing in sleep medicine and complex sleep-related disorders. Moving clinic services into Pride Plaza also created room on the main campus for expanded substance-abuse programming. AcadianaCares developed Seasons of Serenity (SOS), a network of residential, outpatient, and sober living recovery programs. Clients in SOS transition from dependency to self-sufficiency through structured phases in a safe and caring environment that is free from discrimination. AcadianaCares celebrating its 40th anniversary and opening of the new Primary Care Mental Care and Pharmacy in February 2026. In our conversation, Claude describes the wraparound approach inside the clinic, not just medical appointments, but navigation help: “Our clinic patients have access to navigators who help them apply for insurance… everything from food stamps to finding other agencies.” He contrasts that with many healthcare settings: “A lot of people go to a provider, but they don't have the social services support or the wraparound support.” The MLK campus: housing + recovery, built over time One of the most substantive parts of our conversation is Claude's description of the Acadiana CARES campus on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in North Lafayette: housing and recovery programs built through long-term planning, grants, and renovation. The site is located at 809 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. in North Lafayette. “We have housing there and about 80 people live on the property.” The site originally housed the Lafayette Guest House, formerly a 206-bed nursing facility with an inpatient psychiatric hospital, Oceans Behavior Healthcare, was donated to AcadianaCares by its owners, Jerrine Harrell, Donna McPherson, and John Wright. The owners made the decision to donate the property, valued at approximately $3.5 million, in order to do something good for the community and also be able to claim a charitable donation on taxes. Catholic Charities of Acadiana’s Kim Boudreaux James is the niece of Wright and she helped identify AcadianaCares as the best fit for the donation. (For a comprehensive story of the background of this donation and how it transformed AcadianaCares, see https://theind.com/articles/842/. ) He walks through the arc of development: a major donated property, then years of grants and fundraising to renovate and convert spaces into apartments, and then major investments in addiction treatment. He explains that their Seasons of recovery program now offers “the whole continuum of care,” describing transitions from detox, to a 28-day program, to a 90-day residential program, then outpatient services, and supportive apartment options designed to help people stabilize, work, save money, and re-enter independent life. Claude shares one of the concrete, practical details people often want to know: the outpatient apartment option is “$416” and includes “three meals a day, seven days a week.” He explains the program design goal plainly: “in six months, you ought to be able to save enough money to be independent.” AcadianaCares’ Seasons of Serenity receive referrals statewide: “We get referrals from all over the state,” and adds, “we get probably 7 to 10 referrals a day.” The reality is capacity: “All of our programs are usually at capacity.” Growth that still comes back to one measuring stick Claude has led AcadianaCares through extraordinary growth. He recalls the first state grant: “$34,000.” Today, he says, “our board just approved a $34 million budget.” He notes scale: “We have about 100 employees here, and we help an average of 4000 people a year.” In 2025, 2,495 unique patients received care through its wellness clinic. Its reach is across 25 zip codes in Lafayette, Acadiana, Evangeline, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, and Vermilion parishes. Claude Martin joined AcadianaCares in 1998, after serving as an original volunteer in its early days. “I felt called to do the work. In the early 90s, I went back to school and got a graduate degree in rehabilitation therapy. All my work was focused on getting people living with HIV and having that treated as the same thing that’s a head injury or a substance abuse issue or a mental health issue that would debilitate someone. That degree is designed to help as a life changing experience. to move them through that process and get them back into this life.” But one of the most telling moments in our conversation is his personal standard for quality and dignity. The question he asks himself when planning services and facilities: “Would I let my mother or my sister receive services here?” He connects that directly to the mission: bringing high-quality care to people who often don't have choices, and who may have been neglected for years. Advice for families facing addiction Near the end, Claude offers direct advice to families navigating substance use disorder. His first recommendation is simple and specific: “Join an Al-Anon group.” He explains why: “It's realizing that it's a family disease,” and stresses that the work includes shifting attention toward self-care: “take the focus off of the alcoholic and look at taking care of yourself.” And yes — he shows standard poodles Claude also shares a surprising personal and fun detail that gives listeners as we wound down the interview: “I show dogs. I breed standard poodles.” He competes nationally, and he says, “We won at the nationals last year; Tallulah won the best standard poodle.” It's a reminder that even people carrying enormous community responsibility have a life and identity beyond the mission, and sometimes a very competitive hobby. Claude Martin’s young standard poodle, Talulah, being shown by handler, Kay Peiser, at the Poodle Club of America’s 2025 nationals competition. She won “Best Standard Poodle.” Connect with AcadianaCares Main Office: (337) 233-2437AcadianaCares : (337) 704-0787Pharmacy: (337) 216-1013Locations: 809 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Lafayette, and 850 North Pierce Street (Pride Plaza Clinic / Pharmacy area), Lafayette For more information, visit https://www.acadianacares.org/

On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew recap Efe Ajagba vs Charles Martin

Sunday night at Zuffa Boxing, Efe Ajagba made a statement in the heavyweight main event, stopping Charles Martin by fourth-round TKO.Now all eyes turn to a massive championship card next week in Las Vegas. In the main event, Ryan Garcia challenges Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in a true “career-defining” moment. Garcia's speed and left hook vs Barrios' size, jab and experience — this one could come down to discipline and who controls range.On the undercard, Gary Antuanne Russell defends his WBA 140-pound title against unbeaten Andy Hiraoka — pressure and power vs length and timing. Plus, IBF champion Richardson Hitchins puts his belt on the line against Oscar Duarte, a classic boxer vs puncher matchup that favors Hitchins by decision if he controls the distance.Big fights. High stakes. Championship drama. Let's break it all down.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://fiofo.com/ - Teddy10 for 10% off. https://athleticgreens.com/atlasYou can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: https://Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback / Exclusive Fight Picks /Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary / 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more!Timestamps:11:40 - Dzambekov vs Elbiali22:00 - Ajagba vs Martin36:30 - Garcia vs Barrios45:15 - Russell vs Hiraoka49:45 - Hitchins vs DuarteTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday night at Zuffa Boxing, Efe Ajagba made a statement in the heavyweight main event, stopping Charles Martin by fourth-round TKO.Now all eyes turn to a massive championship card next week in Las Vegas. In the main event, Ryan Garcia challenges Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in a true “career-defining” moment. Garcia's speed and left hook vs Barrios' size, jab and experience — this one could come down to discipline and who controls range.On the undercard, Gary Antuanne Russell defends his WBA 140-pound title against unbeaten Andy Hiraoka — pressure and power vs length and timing. Plus, IBF champion Richardson Hitchins puts his belt on the line against Oscar Duarte, a classic boxer vs puncher matchup that favors Hitchins by decision if he controls the distance.Big fights. High stakes. Championship drama. Let's break it all down.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://fiofo.com/ - Teddy10 for 10% off. https://athleticgreens.com/atlasYou can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: https://Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback / Exclusive Fight Picks /Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary / 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more!Timestamps:11:40 - Dzambekov vs Elbiali22:00 - Ajagba vs Martin36:30 - Garcia vs Barrios45:15 - Russell vs Hiraoka49:45 - Hitchins vs DuarteTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome back to Ringside Reporter, the show that brings you the real story behind boxing's biggest fights, controversies, and breaking news. We kick off with a full preview of the Las Vegas (Paramount+) heavyweight matchup between Efe Ajagba and Charles Martin, a pivotal 10-round fight that could shake up the heavyweight rankings. Then we take you through the major stories dominating the boxing world this week:

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On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew weigh in on Efe Ajagba vs Charles Martin

It's a light weekend in the ring, but there is a heavyweight main event of note, plus, a world champ who's about to defend joins us one on one. All on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter.First, a preview of the Zuffa Boxing Paramount+ card on Sunday at Apex in Las VegasEfe Ajagba vs. Charles Martin, 10 rounds, heavyweights. What do either of these guys have at this stage with both having recent losses and having been relatively inactive? Next, Dan talks with Mario Barrios, as he defends the WBC welterweight title vs. Ryan Garcia in the main event of the Ring magazine DAZN PPV card on Feb. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. And, some newsErrol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu in works for June in Australia? Spence out of a near three year hiatius. Is he really coming back? We discuss.Next- Announced Thursday: Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Mahkmudov will take place at Tottrernham Hotspur Stadium in London for Aprill 11.Also,Osleys Iglesias, a heavy-hitting Cuban southpaw, and Russia's Pavel Silyagin will fight for the vacant IBF super middleweight title April 9 in Montreal in the Eye of the Tiger main event.Baltimore circuit court judge Althea Handy has recalled the arrest warrant issued for Gervonta Davis and instead, at the request of his lawyer, instead issue a summons to appear and order GPS monitoring. Will Davis comply and show up, though? And, his legal troubles are still in progress thre and in South Florida on domestic violence charges.And, a little chit chat on Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas being part of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show Sunday night!And, a happy birthday shoutout to legendary HBO broadcaster Larry Merchant for turning an amazing 95 years old!It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

It's a light weekend in the ring, but there is a heavyweight main event of note, plus, a world champ who's about to defend joins us one on one. All on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter.First, a preview of the Zuffa Boxing Paramount+ card on Sunday at Apex in Las VegasEfe Ajagba vs. Charles Martin, 10 rounds, heavyweights. What do either of these guys have at this stage with both having recent losses and having been relatively inactive? Next, Dan talks with Mario Barrios, as he defends the WBC welterweight title vs. Ryan Garcia in the main event of the Ring magazine DAZN PPV card on Feb. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. And, some newsErrol Spence vs. Tim Tszyu in works for June in Australia? Spence out of a near three year hiatius. Is he really coming back? We discuss.Next- Announced Thursday: Tyson Fury-Arslanbek Mahkmudov will take place at Tottrernham Hotspur Stadium in London for Aprill 11.Also,Osleys Iglesias, a heavy-hitting Cuban southpaw, and Russia's Pavel Silyagin will fight for the vacant IBF super middleweight title April 9 in Montreal in the Eye of the Tiger main event.Baltimore circuit court judge Althea Handy has recalled the arrest warrant issued for Gervonta Davis and instead, at the request of his lawyer, instead issue a summons to appear and order GPS monitoring. Will Davis comply and show up, though? And, his legal troubles are still in progress thre and in South Florida on domestic violence charges.And, a little chit chat on Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas being part of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show Sunday night!And, a happy birthday shoutout to legendary HBO broadcaster Larry Merchant for turning an amazing 95 years old!It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

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In this show, we talk about Brandon Figueroa becoming the WBA featherweight world champion, stopping Nick Ball. A lot to unpack, for starters, the result. We then move on to the details. Where does Brandon Figueroa fit in amongst featherweight and Nick Ball's title run, opposition, and how will he do on the road? A few other talking points – British telecasts. We need to have a conversation.Jack Turner is a solid prospect. Andrew Cain was in a good fight, but the end ruined it...Also, for the most hardcore of hardcore...Christian Medina made the first defense of his WBO bantamweight title, and a "WAY TOO FUN" fight with featherweight Alberto Mora and Jose Amaro. We finish the show talking about next week's boxing. We start with Zuffa Boxing, and the main event is Efe Ajagba vs. Charles Martin.Ryosuke Nishida will return after losing his title to Junto Nakatani. Also on Tuesday, Salita Promotions will hold an event with Joshua Pagan-Bryan Jimenez and a title fight between Caroline Veyre-Delfine Persoon.

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Pastor Joby Martin and New York Times best-selling author Charles Martin shared from their book, "Run Over By the Grace Train: How the Unstoppable Love of God Transforms Everything."  Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here  

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This weekend on Tech Talk, Alan Perry, Host & Technology Tutor, is joined by Charles Martin, Co-Host, Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group Program Director and London Drugs In-Home Tech, along with producer Kathryn Abbott. The team breaks down new CRA text scams, Facebook Marketplace frauds, and growing privacy concerns around AI-generated imagery. They also highlight standout announcements from CES 2026, including foldable phones, rollable laptops, smart home tech, and next-generation mobility. Plus, a great refurbished laptop deal from Tesseract Computers, travel tech updates, 

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Alan Perry teams up with tech expert Charles Martin from the Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group and London Drugs In-Home Tech for another info-packed episode of Tech Talk! From the week's biggest tech headlines to hands-on advice for your devices, they've got your questions covered.

What does it mean to be a man in today's culture? What does real, biblical manhood look like? Pastor Joby Martin and Charles Martin share from their book, “Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are.” To get the devo Joby mentioned, text Devo to 441122. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

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This week on Tech Talk, Alan Perry is joined by Charles Martin, Program Director of the Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group and Weekend News Editor at AppleInsider.com. They dive into the newest iPhone features in iOS 26.0.1 — from Live Translation to smarter cameras and visual intelligence tools — plus the latest in security and privacy news. And as always, Alan and Charles answer your tech questions live on air!

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Kyle Wilson, Colwood-based IT Specialist, Wikipedia Administrator, and Business Insider contributor and Charles Martin, Victoria Mac and iOS Users Group Program Director & AppleInsider.com Weekend News Editor join CFAX 1070 producer Josh Hylden as they fill-in for Alan Perry as he continues his month-long European sojourn.

If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? Matthew 18:12 Charles Martin shares from his book, "The Keeper." They talk about the sacrificial love God has for us and His invitation for us to have it for others.  Originally aired April 1, 2025  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here 

Listen to the sermon from the Rev. Charles Martin on July 6, 2025, the Fourth Sunday of Pentecost. This is Charles' final Sunday preaching as our Seminarian Intern from Yale Divinity School. We thank Charles for his time with us and wish him all the best as he takes up his post as Associate Rector and Chaplain to the University at St. Paul's in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For more sermons and information on Saint Luke's, a welcoming Episcopal parish in Darien, CT, visit www.saintlukesdarien.org.

Scam calls, 3G shutdowns, and smart travel tech! Alan Perry and Charles Martin dive into the week's top tech headlines and answer your live tech questions on Tech Talk. If your phone is older or budget-friendly, find out if it's affected by Canada's mobile network changes.

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:Pretty Woman (1990)Pretty Woman cut scenesInsomnia by Elizabeth BishopLove Poem by John ForbesA Gift by Don Paterson90 North by Randall JarrellIn Memory of Eva Gore-Booth and Con Markievicz by W. B. YeatsHeorot by Ryan WIlson James McAuleyEp 198: Shark WeekDan SavageFootloose (1984)Secret show notesBodies by Drowning PoolNew Year's: A Short Pantoum by Greg WilliamsonCold Turkey by Joshua MehiganDropping a Han Dynasty Urn by Ai WeiweiHills Like White Elephants by Ernest HemingwayAmy HempelTired by Fenton JohnstonSonnet 130PriamelPresto Manifesto! by A. E. StallingsIn Memoriam A. H. H. by Alfred, Lord TennysonNietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist by Walter KaufmannSonnet 19: When I consider how my light is spent by John MiltonOgden NashThe Brand New Catastrophe by Mike Scalise EncomiumFlorida by Lauren GroffTravelling through the Dark by William StaffordAfter Filing for Divorce by Chelsea Rathburn The Soft Black Stars by Matthew Buckley SmithAubade by Philip LarkinOmnibus Review of Terrance Hayes, Charles Martin, Natasha Trethewey by Matthew Buckley SmithFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Today, we're joined by Charles Martin, founder of Calculation Consulting, to discuss Weight Watcher, an open-source tool for analyzing and improving Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) based on principles from theoretical physics. We explore the foundations of the Heavy-Tailed Self-Regularization (HTSR) theory that underpins it, which combines random matrix theory and renormalization group ideas to uncover deep insights about model training dynamics. Charles walks us through WeightWatcher's ability to detect three distinct learning phases—underfitting, grokking, and generalization collapse—and how its signature “layer quality” metric reveals whether individual layers are underfit, overfit, or optimally tuned. Additionally, we dig into the complexities involved in fine-tuning models, the surprising correlation between model optimality and hallucination, the often-underestimated challenges of search relevance, and their implications for RAG. Finally, Charles shares his insights into real-world applications of generative AI and his lessons learned from working in the field. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/734.

Fremdplatziert, eingesperrt, zwangssterilisiert. Bis 1981 veranlassten Schweizer Behörden Fremdplatzierungen und Fürsorgerischen Zwangsmassnahmen. Gewalt und Missbrauch waren Alltag. Charles Martin ist ein Betroffener. Heute berichtet er als Zeitzeuge an Schulen vom Unrecht und Leid durch den Staat. · Fürsorgerische Zwangsmassnahmen und Fremdplatzierung: ein düsteres Kapitel Schweizer Sozialgeschichte · Charles Martin berichtet über sein Schicksal im Kinderheim · Wie gelangt dieses Kapitel Schweizer Geschichte in den Schulunterricht? · Welche Rolle spielen Zeitzeugen? Im Podcast zu hören sind: · Charles Martin, Opfer von Fremdplatzierung und Zeitzeuge · Schüler und Schülerinnen des Gymnasium Münchensteins · Matthias von Dach, Geschichtslehrer am Gymnasium Münchenstein · Walter Frey, Dozent für Geschichtsdidaktik Sekundarstufe II Pädagogische Hochschule Bern · Martin Pryde, Präsident Verein Schweizerischer Geschichtslehrpersonen Bei Fragen, Anregungen oder Themenvorschlägen schreibt uns: kontext@srf.ch Autor:in: Anna Jungen Host: Raphael Zehnder Produktion: Sabine Bitter Technik: Michael Studer

In this episode, Charles Martin from Kinnevik shares how the firm's evergreen investment model supports long-term, sustainable growth for portfolio companies. By eliminating the pressure of fixed fund lifecycles, Kinnevik can take a hands-on approach, offering support through various growth stages and aligning closely with entrepreneurs over time.Charles highlights the shift in venture capital, where today's focus is not just on financial returns but also on building adaptable companies with strong governance and positive societal impact. Kinnevik's approach exemplifies this broader movement toward deeper, more collaborative partnerships in driving lasting success.Here's what's covered:05:10 AI in the Nordics: Talent and Innovation08:56 The Importance of Operational Talent13:16 Spotting Outlier Talent and Venture Insights25:22 Evaluating Founders: Experience vs. Potential39:02 The Importance of People in Venture Capital44:53 The Future of AI and Talent

Before we celebrate the resurrection, we need to backtrack to where Jesus has been, how He got there, and what His presence there accomplished. New York Times best-selling author Charles Martin shares from his book "It Is Finished: A 40-Day Pilgrimage Back to the Cross."  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

This week on Faith & Freedom, bestselling author Charles Martin reveals the real-life events and deep faith that inspired his gripping new novel The Keeper. Dr. David Frank, a biological dentist and healthcare advocate, breaks down the fluoride debate and why informed healthcare choices matter more than ever. Pastor Anthony Thomas returns with a message of spiritual resilience, reminding us how to stay rooted in purpose when life gets hard. And political strategist Eduardo Neret joins to unpack Trump's impact, the shift among Gen Z voters, and what it really takes to turn this country around. [00:50] Writing for Redemption with Charles MartinBestselling author Charles Martin opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his Murphy Shepherd series, especially the latest release, The Keeper. He shares how grief, faith, and the redemptive love of God weave into his storytelling. Charles also explains how real-life encounters with human trafficking inspired his heart for writing stories that rescue, restore, and bring hope. [13:03] What's Really in Our Water?Dr. David Frank dives into the fluoride controversy—why it was introduced, what recent science is showing about cognitive health risks, and how to make more informed choices when it comes to what you're drinking. He also shares his take on RFK Jr.'s health freedom movement and why critical thinking matters more than ever in healthcare. [23:07] Strength Through the Storm with Pastor Anthony ThomasPastor Anthony Thomas returns to unpack the spiritual battle many are facing right now. From learning to wait on the Lord to embracing your God-given purpose, he shares biblical encouragement for staying strong in your calling—even when life gets tough. [35:14] Trump's First 60 Days with Eduardo NeretPolitical commentator Eduardo Neret breaks down the major wins of Trump's return—border control, government spending cuts, and a cultural shift among young voters. He also shares why Gen Z is waking up to the truth, rejecting identity politics, and embracing faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. Resources: Charles Martin –  charlesmartinbooks.com Pastor Anthony Thomas –  Website: TipOfTheSpearChurch.org Rumble: Tip of the Spear Church Eduardo Neret –  X: @eduneret   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FREEDOM” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions, hunting photos & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” This verse is not only on a  necklace but its meaning is woven throughout Charles Martin's heartwarming novel, When Crickets Cry. God crosses two paths, Reese, the former heart surgeon, who is hiding from his painful past and seven year old Annie who is selling lemonade and giving away sunshine and smiles. She has a failing heart and has been praying for a surgeon!Charlie is Reese's blind brother-in-law who lives next-door. The two rebuild old boats together. Both Charlie and Annie live life to the fullest! Charlie's favorite quote is from Helen Keller, “I am only one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something.”“People marvel at the genius of Mozart because he supposedly wrote “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” at the age of three and composed his first symphony at the age of twelve. And yes, of course, he was a genius, but another way to look at it is that he just discovered early what God had made him to do…Of course he was brilliant, but that's not the point. The point is he knew and then he got to work.” This wisdom came from Emma, Charlie's sister and Reese's late wife, who knew Reese was made to fix hearts.“If anything in the universe reflects the fingerprint of God, it is the human heart…It derives no benefit from the blood it pumps making it the most unselfish of organs…it is also the most courageous and faithful.” Can Reese get over the pain of the past? Will he be able to forgive himself? Will Annie get the surgery she desperately needs before her time runs out? Just like each piece of a puzzle is ‘critical to the whole', each person in this story reminds us that we all have a part to play in this life. Please join us as we take a trip to rural Georgia and learn about love, loss, and redemption! 

This week on Faith & Freedom, bestselling author Charles Martin reveals the real-life events and deep faith that inspired his gripping new novel The Keeper. Dr. David Frank, a biological dentist and healthcare advocate, breaks down the fluoride debate and why informed healthcare choices matter more than ever. Pastor Anthony Thomas returns with a message of spiritual resilience, reminding us how to stay rooted in purpose when life gets hard. And political strategist Eduardo Neret joins to unpack Trump's impact, the shift among Gen Z voters, and what it really takes to turn this country around. [00:50] Writing for Redemption with Charles MartinBestselling author Charles Martin opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his Murphy Shepherd series, especially the latest release, The Keeper. He shares how grief, faith, and the redemptive love of God weave into his storytelling. Charles also explains how real-life encounters with human trafficking inspired his heart for writing stories that rescue, restore, and bring hope. [13:03] What's Really in Our Water?Dr. David Frank dives into the fluoride controversy—why it was introduced, what recent science is showing about cognitive health risks, and how to make more informed choices when it comes to what you're drinking. He also shares his take on RFK Jr.'s health freedom movement and why critical thinking matters more than ever in healthcare. [23:07] Strength Through the Storm with Pastor Anthony ThomasPastor Anthony Thomas returns to unpack the spiritual battle many are facing right now. From learning to wait on the Lord to embracing your God-given purpose, he shares biblical encouragement for staying strong in your calling—even when life gets tough. [35:14] Trump's First 60 Days with Eduardo NeretPolitical commentator Eduardo Neret breaks down the major wins of Trump's return—border control, government spending cuts, and a cultural shift among young voters. He also shares why Gen Z is waking up to the truth, rejecting identity politics, and embracing faith, freedom, and personal responsibility. Resources: Charles Martin –  charlesmartinbooks.com Pastor Anthony Thomas –  Website: TipOfTheSpearChurch.org Rumble: Tip of the Spear Church Eduardo Neret –  X: @eduneret   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FREEDOM” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions, hunting photos & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won't he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? Matthew 18:12 Charles Martin shares from his book, "The Keeper." They talk about the sacrifical love God has for us and His invitation for us to have it for others.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Is DeepSeek the next big thing in AI? Can OpenAI keep up? And how do we truly understand these massive LLMs? Enter WeightWatcher—the AI detective tool that peeks inside neural networks without needing their data.   In this episode, we chat with its creator, Dr. Charles Martin, to uncover what makes LLMs tick, the hidden patterns inside models like GPT-4 and DeepSeek, and whether AI is headed for a breakthrough—or a bottleneck. If you're into cutting-edge AI, you won't want to miss this one!     ✨ Connect with us!

On the next Chris Fabry Live, it's a Fiction Friday with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Charles Martin. Charles is the author of such books as When Crickets Cry, Chasing Fireflies, and The Mountain Between Us. He's releasing his fourth novel in the Murphy Shepherd series, which has tackled the difficult subject of human trafficking. Talk with Charles Martin on Chris Fabry Live. Resource featured:The Keeper For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miracles are impossible. They defy explanation. They can't be real. And yet, miracles surround us every day. Pastor Joby Martin and author Charles Martin share from their book, "Anything Is Possible: How Nine Miracles of Jesus Reveal God's Love for You." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – 9:30 AM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA WITNESSES Panel one Donna Thompson Vice-Chair Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Chief Allen Chairman Coeur d'Alene Tribe Panel two Stacy Shepherd Executive Officer of Member Services Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Audrey Lee Second Chief Sac and Fox Nation Mike Natchees Councilman Ute Indian Tribe Panel three Kirk Francis Chief Penobscot Indian Nation Corey Hinton Citizen Passamaquoddy Tribe Brian Harris Chief Catawba Nation John Johnson President Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Panel four Kathleen Wooden Knife President Rosebud Sioux Tribe Frank Star Comes Out President Oglala Sioux Tribe Panel five Ryman Lebeau Chairman Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Janet Alkire Chairwoman Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Panel six Steven Orihuela Chairman Bishop Paiute Tribe Charles Martin Chairman Morongo Band of Mission Indians Erica Pinto Chairwoman Jamul Indian Village Cecilia Flores Tribal Council Chairwoman Alabama-Coushatta Tribe More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/02/24/video-american-indian-and-alaska-native-public-witness-hearing-day-1-morning-session/

On October 27, 2008, Jodi Lynne Torok was at her Crofton, MD home talking on the phone with her close friend, Blair Wolfe, when a man, purporting to be a salesman, knocked on her front door. Jodi ended the call to respond to the so-called salesman, but thereafter never called Ms. Wolfe back or answered any of Wolfe's subsequent telephone calls. Growing increasingly concerned, Ms. Wolfe telephoned the victim's roommate, and requested that she leave work and return home to make sure that the victim was safe. Upon arriving at the residence that she shared with the victim, Ms. Higgs found the front door unlocked and the victim lying on the foyer, unconscious and bleeding from a gunshot wound to her head. At the time, she was two months pregnant. As a result of the gunshot wound, the victim's pregnancy was terminated, and she suffered severe and disabling injuries. The State developed a theory that, Charles Martin was in a relationship with the victim and upon learning of Torok’s refusal to obtain an abortion, solicited a friend to kill Torok and assisted Burks in the murder. The State charged Martin with solicitation of murder and accessory before the fact to attempted murder in the first degree. He was convicted and sentence to life in prison. To learn more and get involved, visit: https://appcounsel.org/ https://www.skadden.com/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava For Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Seek, a Chinese AI model, shook up the stock market with its' launch on the Apple Store this week. The developers claim it only cost $5.6 million and 6 months to build. Meanwhile Sam Altman's Open AI is trying to raise $40 billion from investors. Will we see more of these low cost AI models proliferate at the expense of OpenAI, Anthropic etc ?

In Part 2 of our discussion on Ovid's Metamorphoses, translator Charles Martin returns to discuss his first encounter with Ovid, the potential to learn Greek and Roman mythology through reading Metamorphoses, and other scholars' work with the text in the twenty-first century.  Charles Martin was born in New York City in 1942. He earned a Ph.D. in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo. The recipient of numerous awards, Martin has received the Bess Hokin Prize, the Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Ingram Merrill Foundation. Three of his poetry collections—Steal the Bacon (1987), What the Darkness Proposes (1996), and Starting from Sleep: New and Selected Poems (2002)—have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. His translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses won the 2004 Harold Morton Landon Translation Award from the Academy of American Poets.To learn more or purchase a copy of the Norton Library edition of Metamorphoses, go to https://seagull.wwnorton.com/MetamorphosesNL.Learn more about the Norton Library series at https://wwnorton.com/norton-library.Have questions or suggestions for the podcast? Email us at nortonlibrary@wwnorton.com or find us on Twitter at @TNL_WWN and Bluesky at @nortonlibrary.bsky.social. 

In Part 1 of our discussion on Ovid's Metamorphoses, we welcome translator Charles Martin to discuss Ovid's well-documented life and his exile, the popularity and subversiveness of Ovid's writings, and the creation of a new epic form through the lack of one epic hero.  Charles Martin was born in New York City in 1942. He earned a Ph.D. in English from the State University of New York at Buffalo. The recipient of numerous awards, Martin has received the Bess Hokin Prize, the Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Ingram Merrill Foundation. Three of his poetry collections—Steal the Bacon (1987), What the Darkness Proposes (1996), and Starting from Sleep: New and Selected Poems (2002)—have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. His translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses won the 2004 Harold Morton Landon Translation Award from the Academy of American Poets.To learn more or purchase a copy of the Norton Library edition of Metamorphoses, go to https://seagull.wwnorton.com/MetamorphosesNL. Learn more about the Norton Library series at https://wwnorton.com/norton-library.Have questions or suggestions for the podcast? Email us at nortonlibrary@wwnorton.com or find us on Twitter at @TNL_WWN and Bluesky at @nortonlibrary.bsky.social. 

The Rev. Charles Martin's sermon from 10am worship on the Eve of the Epiphany, January 5, 2024. For more information, visit www.saintlukesdarien.org.

The birth of Jesus wasn't just the beginning of a sweet story—it was a bold declaration of war to redeem humanity. In this special Christmas episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough, we dive deep into a cosmic perspective of Jesus' arrival, exploring what was happening in the heavenly realms during that holy night. Inspired by Charles Martin's vivid account, we discuss the spiritual battle, the ultimate rescue mission, and what it means for us today.This isn't the soft, cuddly nativity story we often picture. It's a gripping narrative of redemption and victory, one that transforms how we view Christmas forever. Lean in to hear a fresh perspective, and get ready to see the birth of Jesus like never before. You might find yourself more connected to the story—and your Savior—than you've ever been.Chapter:[00:00] Podcast Preview[00:40] Podcast Introduction[01:04] Christmas Season and Its Meaning[01:23] Different Perspectives on Jesus' Birth[02:19] Cosmic Perspective of Jesus' Birth[03:28] Jesus' Birth as a Declaration of War[04:14] Introduction to Charles Martin's Book[07:02] Arrival in Bethlehem[08:06] The Innkeeper's Reluctance[09:01] The Birth in the Stable[10:11] Heavenly Perspective Shift[13:11] The King's Departure from Heaven[15:00] The Rescue Mission[17:00] Return to the Stable[19:00] Prophecies and Reflections[20:30] Jesus' True Nature and Mission[22:01] Conclusion and Call to ActionCall to action:Make sure to visit yourbiggestbreakthrough.com for your FREE access to our e-book and audiobook, "Unstoppable: Divine Intervention in Overcoming Adversity," showcasing six powerful real-life stories. Get ready to be inspired by these mind-blowing breakthroughs!To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.comTo find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com.All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people.And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

Pastor Joby Martin and New York Times best-selling author Charles Martin shared from their book, “Run Over By the Grace Train: How the Unstoppable Love of God Transforms Everything.”  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here