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Gisela Salim-Peyer, associate editor at The Atlantic, reports on the scenes from the courtroom where Venezuelan president Nicholas Maduro was arraigned this week after the Trump administration's military actions in the South American country—and the range of responses from New York's Venezuelan community.
We know we want kids to have choice. As much choice as possible in creating the education that is meaningful and helpful for them. That choice can come through choice over content, medium, expression of ideas, types of discussion, seating in the classroom, what to work on when, when to take a break...there are so many possibilities! If you make it a professional challenge to start seeing the possibilities for choice, you'll find them everywhere! As I've been working on choice as a theme for The Lighthouse this month, I knew that I wanted to create a final choice board project adaptable for any text that would provide a range of options for students. But I also knew I wanted to avoid the pitfalls of some of the choice projects I designed for my own classroom, when I ended up having to create seven different rubrics and rewire myself for a huge range of requirements on my different project options as I graded them. While I was glad to give my students those choices, it was frustrating how long it took to complete my comments. So I took some of my favorite types of projects, what I've learned about creating linked hyperdocs, and my strong desire for an easy grading situation and mashed it all up into an adaptable final project with nine choices, including one that allows students to create their own way to make meaning from what they've studied (so really, a million choices). I'm going to walk you through the process today, so you can do the same next time you'd like to create a project full of options, gifting your students agency as they synthesize what they've learned and create something new. Let's dive in. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Snag three free weeks of community-building attendance question slides Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! Sources Considered: Beghetto, Ronald. "Does Assessment Kill Student Creativity?" The Educational Forum, 2005. Beghetto, Ronald. Killing Ideas Softly: The Promise & Peril of Creativity in the Classroom. Information Age Publishing, 2017. Accessed Online through the Ebesco Database. Chavez, Felicia. The Anti-Racist Writer's Workshop. Haymarket Books, 2021. Gabriel, Elise. "Six Ways to Help Kids Grow their Creativity." Greater Good Magazine Online: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_ways_to_help_kids_grow_their_creativity. Accessed 28 October 2025. Gonzalez, Jennifer. "Meet the Single Point Rubric." Cult of Pedagogy Online: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/single-point-rubric/. Accessed May 2025. Pringle, Zorana Ivcevic. The Creativity Choice. Public Affairs: 2025. Wiggins, Grant. "Creative." https://grantwiggins.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/creative.pdf. Accessed 28 October 2025.
The federal Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that Secretary Kristi Noem was in the Twin Cities, as a federal immigration crackdown continues.The agency posted a video to social media on Tuesday morning, showing Noem accompanying federal agents as they detained a man. The agency and Noem, in separate social media posts, labeled the video as being taken in Minneapolis — but it appeared to show the operation taking place at a building on Payne Avenue in St. Paul.DHS said the man is from Ecuador and is in the U.S. illegally, and that he's wanted for murder and sexual assault. Noem said that warrant is from Ecuador, and said he was also convicted of robbery and extortion. DHS and Noem did not provide further details on those cases.It was not immediately clear how long Noem would be in the Twin Cities. It's now been more than a month since federal officials announced an immigration operation targeting the Twin Cities. The agency has previously said that it's made hundreds of arrests.Gov. Tim Walz, who ended his bid for a third term Monday, sharply criticized the federal enforcement effort, raising concerns about both the scale of the operation and the lack of coordination with state officials. “We have a ridiculous surge of apparently 2,000 people not coordinating with us that are for a show of the cameras,” Walz said. “Why 2,000 folks? What are they coming to do? Do they want to coordinate with us?”MPR News contacted both ICE and the Department of Homeland Security to confirm the number of agents being deployed to Minnesota. DHS responded with a statement from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, saying, “While for the safety of our officers we do not get into law enforcement footprint, DHS has surged law enforcement and has already made more than 1,000 arrests of murderers, rapists, pedophiles, and gang members.”Walz said the increased ICE presence is creating fear among immigrant communities, particularly communities of color. “What he's [Trump] doing to the Somali community is absolutely unconscionable,” Walz said, adding, "If you want us to fix fraud, come and help us do that. They're not interested in that.” Walz said he views the federal action as part of a broader political attack on Minnesota. Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez said he has not received confirmation from the federal government about the reported deployment of 2,000 agents but said the impact of increased enforcement is already being felt across the city.“There hasn't been information shared with me at the city level,” Chavez said. “But what we are witnessing on the ground, is that we have already seen an escalation of ICE agents across our city and across the state.”Chavez said community members in South Minneapolis are reporting agents stopping and detaining people early in the morning as they head to work. “We have already seen it starting really early in the morning as people were heading to work, getting stopped and being kidnapped by ICE,” he said.He described seeing agents in tactical gear and an increase in unmarked vehicles.“We're seeing the tactical gear all over Lake Street and across South Minneapolis,” Chavez said. “We're seeing a ton of unmarked vehicles and we have witnessed folks already being detained.”Chavez said he is particularly concerned about racial profiling and due process. Meanwhile, the Immigrant Defense Network — a statewide coalition of more than 100 organizations — is launching constitutional observer trainings across the state to help community members document and respond to federal enforcement activity.
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by Michaela Bradshaw.MICHAELA BRADSHAW returns to the show to talk about her action packed season of Vets and New Threats, covering the game moves that got her to the final, her injury, her perceived turmoil and rivalries with Olivia, Theo, Cara and Chavez and why she'd prefer CT as a partner over all of them, how come she's never smiling in her production stills and MORE. This is a podcast and interview filled with drama and hard-hitting questions and topics.We sincerely hope that it's pull-no-punches approach can at least partially serve as a fitting tribute to an amazing contributor and patron that we sadly lost over the weekend. If you have listened to or followed Challenge Mania anytime since 2019 you have no doubt heard us mention the name Paul Shailor or "Evil Paul" as we very affectionately referred to him on what felt like a weekly basis. Paul was a constant presence on the show, in the questions and comments threads, on Zooms, at our Michigan Area Events and in our Maniac Group Chat. We were heartbroken to hear from his wife yesterday that he passed away this weekend. This episode is dedicated to him. We will really miss you, Paul. It is not sappy hyperbole to say that Challenge Mania will truly not be the same without you. Rest in Peace, brother.WATCH this interview here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-michaela-147017774www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Daniel DiMartino is a Venezuelan Immigrant, Geopolitical Analyst & Manhattan Institute Economist. DANIEL's LINKS - IG: https://www.instagram.com/danieldimartino/ - X: https://x.com/DanielDiMartino FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Daniel's Childhood in Venezuela, Chavez & Socialism, $17 Trillion Oil Industry 13:55 - 1992 Venezuela Coup, Maduro Cuban Alliance, Chavez takes hold 25:25 - Zohran, Daniel's Parents, Chavez Oil Seizure Breakdown, Cuban Doctor's Program 35:01 - Venezuela Sanctions, Daniel becomes economist & wakes up, Chavez Constitution 45:09 - Regime Change, International Law, Venezuela Exodus 58:07 - Daniel's Grandfather Story, Maduro, Communism & relationship w/ Catholic Church 1:06:12 - Venezuelan Secret Police, “Cuba is next,” Singapore, Tariffs 1:16:21 - Maduro's Rise, Maduro's Charisma, Chavez Death, Narco Gov begins 01:26:42 - Maduro Narco Empire, Hostage Trade, Venezuelan Torture Chambers 1:35:47 - Imprisoning Judges, Daniel ends friendship, Julian-Daniel Regime Change DEBATE 1:48:07 - Regime Change DEBATE continues: China, Motive, Intel 1:58:08 - 2024 Venezuela Sham Election Explained, Chavez dissolved Senate, Latin Coalition 2:14:43 - Venezuela Transition Plan Expelling Cuban Spies, South American Military Aid 2:24:34 - MADURO RAID: Delta, CIA Sources on Ground; Tucker Carlson Guest Controversy 2:37:34 - Julian on lack of nuance in Geopolitics; Middle East Annoying, Enemies within 2:43:25 - Daniel's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 370 - Daniel DiMartino Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Clay Edwards for an electrifying episode kicking off 2026 with a bang! Clay dives into the triumphant U.S. operation in Venezuela, celebrating the capture of Maduro as a bold display of American strength and exceptionalism. From blowing up Chavez's memorial to sending a clear message to adversaries like China and Russia, Clay breaks down the "F around and find out" moment that's got everyone talking. Special guest Senator Chad McMahon from Guntown, Mississippi, joins to discuss reigniting American pride, Mississippi's key role in military manufacturing, and the push for prosperity in the Western Hemisphere. The duo covers everything from tariffs boosting local jobs to the future of data centers, trade schools as AI-proof careers, and even a shoutout to Ole Miss's Sugar Bowl victory. Plus, breaking news: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz drops his reelection bid amid fraud investigations. Tune in for unfiltered takes on politics, culture, and America's comeback!
Topics:This episode addresses the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces and the implications of this bold move. The discussion covers the historical context of American interventions, the motivations behind the abduction, and the reactions from international communities, including China, Russia, and various nations from Latin America and Europe. The podcast also highlights the double standards in American foreign policy and draws parallels with similar historical instances of U.S. interventions. The episode critically examines Western media narratives and the legal and moral dilemmas surrounding this event.00:00 Introduction: Setting the Stage00:32 Pet Topics: Submarines and Venezuela01:35 Maduro's Capture: Initial Reactions02:42 US Hypocrisy and International Relations05:41 Venezuela's Oil and US Interests21:30 Historical Context: Iran and Venezuela25:01 Trump's Stance and Global Reactions28:12 Drug Trafficking Accusations34:13 Chavez's Legacy and US Sanctions40:44 Kissinger's Controversial Legacy41:05 Trump's Threats to Venezuela41:30 Speculations and Conspiracies41:55 ChatGPT's Ethical Boundaries43:20 Legal and Ethical Questions45:02 Sanctions and Economic Impact47:27 Trump's Legal Maneuvering49:12 Charges Against Maduro01:01:02 International Reactions01:11:54 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au
A narco-state on our doorstep, a stolen election, and eight million people on the move—this week we break down why the U.S. seized Nicolás Maduro under a drug indictment and what that means for Venezuela, the region, and us. We start with the simple facts: the largest oil reserves on earth didn't save a country that nationalized industry, crushed markets, and let foreign adversaries plant flags in our hemisphere. Then we follow the money and the leverage—sanctions, maritime seizures, and the pressure points that force real elections and transparent oil revenues that benefit citizens, not cronies.We bring in Venezuelan voices who lived the collapse and explain why “blood for oil” misses the mark. From Chavez's slow centralization to Maduro's outright theft, we map a clear timeline of how price controls, currency games, and state takeovers gutted GDP and emptied hospitals. We also call out the political whiplash at home—soundbites that once condemned Maduro now condemn his capture—and examine the legal footing that made this a law-enforcement operation, not an invasion. The military piece matters too: a stealth, zero-casualty extraction that quietly reminded Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran what American capability looks like.Then we zoom out. Guyana's offshore boom is the region's most underreported story, a counterexample built on open contracts and credible institutions right next to a disputed border. Protecting Guyana's rise—and guiding a reformed Venezuela toward similar rules—could turn a migration engine into a growth engine for the Americas. Along the way we confront a domestic warning: when leaders romanticize “collectivism” and flirt with seizing the means of production, remember Venezuela's cautionary tale. Strong institutions and market signals aren't slogans; they're the difference between prosperity and an exodus.If this episode challenged your assumptions or gave you new context, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Your support helps more listeners find smart, nuanced takes on big stories.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D
Catherine Royle was Britain's Ambassador to Venezuela, making one of very few people to have met and worked with all of Nicolas Maduro, his predecessor Hugo Chavez and Maduro's (perhaps temporary) successor Delcy Rodriguez. She shared her unique experiences and insights for this emergency episode recorded on 4 January 2026. If you would like to support this podcast please consider taking out a paid subscription to my Substack arthursnell.substack.com or if you don't want the hassle of a subscription you can buy me a coffee! ko-fi.com/snellarthur If you want to buy any of the books talked about in this show, please support independent bookshops by using Bookshop.org with this link: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/behindthelines Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Easiest prediction ever, Trump did a coup in Venezuela. Regardless of what you think of Venezuela's government, the US cannot simply dictate the leadership in other countries. Trump did not do an address to the nation. He did not allow the press to answer questions. Instead he simply ordered a strike and effective kidnapped Maduro and the first lady. Then he informs the public by a post on Truth Social. Trump should be impeached.A few weeks ago on PressTV I stated the US's plan when the labeled Venezuela a terrorist state that Trump was planning a military strike that he could do without informing congress. Let's be clear, it is not just Trump it is narco Rubio and Pete the drunk Hegseth and all the usual neocons as well. It is outrageous, that the US government believes it is OK to both announce it is going to urn Venezuela until there is a new government aka until the puppet government is installed. Maria Corina Machado has been praising Israel. She promised to recognized Jerusalem if she was in charge. What an odd thing to say.Venezuela cut off oil to Israel in 09. The US sanctioned Venezuela off and on since Chavez. Biden briefly lifted sanctions on oil after he slapped sanctions on major oil exporters Russia and Iran. There are those pretending like this was a war on narco terrorism. It isn't. Columbia could be next. This is naked imperialism. Make noise there is very little else you can do. There needs to be political pressure against this type of behavior.im back in Korea in 4 days. I will be full time again then This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe
Socio y parte del equipo comercial de la Cervecería Cyprez José Rosas y Eduardo Chavez platican con Armando Enríquez Y Paulina Ramírez acerca de la cerveza un poco de la historia de la bebida, de sus ingredientes y en especifico de Cyprez, sus tipos de cerveza y la misión, visón e historia de esta cervecera nacida en la colonia Acacias de la Ciudad de México.Musica: https://www.purple-planet.com The Big Sky
Pastor Matt Chavez addresses the impact of trash talking and gossip, highlighting how what we say can reflect what's within us. He encourages inviting Jesus to transform our hearts, leading to positive and uplifting interactions with others.
House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.
House Ag Committee says Congress may need to find another $10 billion in aid for specialty crops and others on top of the $12 billion for row crops, and federal judge rules USDA must give states more time to implement new restrictions on SNAP benefits tied to immigration status.
On the 496th episode of Piecing It Together, we are LIVE from Maya Cinemas with Gina Mizzoni, Luella Chavez and Daniel Howat to talk about The Housemaid! This Lifetime-esque thriller stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried and is a celebration of crazy chicks. Puzzle pieces include Promising Young Woman, Fatal Attraction, White Oleander and Flowers In The Attic.As always, SPOILER ALERT for The Housemaid and the movies we discuss!Written by Rebecca SonnenshineDirected by Paul FeigStarring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweene, Brandon Sklenar and Michele MorroneLionsgateGina Mizzoni is a photographer and also happens to be David's wife.Follow Gina and check out her work on Instagram @ginamizzoniphotographyDaniel Howat is a film critic and regularly contributes to Next Best Picture.Check out Daniel's work on Next Best Picture at https://nextbestpicture.com/author/daniel/And follow Daniel on Twitter @howatdkLuella Chavez is an actress and comedian.Check out Luella's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@luellachavez365And Follow Luella on Twitter @luellachavezMy latest David Rosen album MISSING PIECES: 2018-2024 is a compilation album that fills in the gaps in unreleased music made during the sessions for 2018's A Different Kind Of Dream, 2020's David Rosen, 2022's MORE CONTENT and 2025's upcoming And Other Unexplained Phenomena. Find it on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify and everywhere else you can find music.You can also find more about all of my music on my website https://www.bydavidrosen.comMy latest music video is “Shaking" which you can watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzm8s4nuqlAThe song at the end of the episode is "I Got My Eye On U" from the new The Pup Pups album Pup Pup Radio! out now!Make sure to “Like” Piecing It Together on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PiecingPodAnd “Follow” us on Twitter @PiecingPodAnd Join the Conversation in our Facebook Group, Piecing It Together – A Movie Discussion Group.And check out https://www.piecingpod.com for more about our show!And if you want to SUPPORT THE SHOW, you can now sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenYou can also support the show by checking out our Dashery store to buy shirts and more featuring Piecing It Together logos, movie designs, and artwork for my...
News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life. Leo R. Chavez challenges the basic tenets of this assumption and other myths of the "Latino threat," providing a critical investigation into the fears and prejudices that are used to malign an entire population. In this updated and expanded third edition of his groundbreaking book, Chavez incorporates Donald Trump's emergence in American political life, with particular focus on the US-Mexico border as a site of political theater and the further sharpening of anti-Latino and anti-immigration rhetoric in public discourse. He also includes new discussions of "anchor babies," Dreamers and DACA, Latina reproduction and white replacement theory, and the emotional and psychological effects of negative political rhetoric on those whom it targets. Through trenchant analysis, this book reexamines urgent questions about what it means to be American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life. Leo R. Chavez challenges the basic tenets of this assumption and other myths of the "Latino threat," providing a critical investigation into the fears and prejudices that are used to malign an entire population. In this updated and expanded third edition of his groundbreaking book, Chavez incorporates Donald Trump's emergence in American political life, with particular focus on the US-Mexico border as a site of political theater and the further sharpening of anti-Latino and anti-immigration rhetoric in public discourse. He also includes new discussions of "anchor babies," Dreamers and DACA, Latina reproduction and white replacement theory, and the emotional and psychological effects of negative political rhetoric on those whom it targets. Through trenchant analysis, this book reexamines urgent questions about what it means to be American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies
News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life. Leo R. Chavez challenges the basic tenets of this assumption and other myths of the "Latino threat," providing a critical investigation into the fears and prejudices that are used to malign an entire population. In this updated and expanded third edition of his groundbreaking book, Chavez incorporates Donald Trump's emergence in American political life, with particular focus on the US-Mexico border as a site of political theater and the further sharpening of anti-Latino and anti-immigration rhetoric in public discourse. He also includes new discussions of "anchor babies," Dreamers and DACA, Latina reproduction and white replacement theory, and the emotional and psychological effects of negative political rhetoric on those whom it targets. Through trenchant analysis, this book reexamines urgent questions about what it means to be American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life. Leo R. Chavez challenges the basic tenets of this assumption and other myths of the "Latino threat," providing a critical investigation into the fears and prejudices that are used to malign an entire population. In this updated and expanded third edition of his groundbreaking book, Chavez incorporates Donald Trump's emergence in American political life, with particular focus on the US-Mexico border as a site of political theater and the further sharpening of anti-Latino and anti-immigration rhetoric in public discourse. He also includes new discussions of "anchor babies," Dreamers and DACA, Latina reproduction and white replacement theory, and the emotional and psychological effects of negative political rhetoric on those whom it targets. Through trenchant analysis, this book reexamines urgent questions about what it means to be American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies
News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life. Leo R. Chavez challenges the basic tenets of this assumption and other myths of the "Latino threat," providing a critical investigation into the fears and prejudices that are used to malign an entire population. In this updated and expanded third edition of his groundbreaking book, Chavez incorporates Donald Trump's emergence in American political life, with particular focus on the US-Mexico border as a site of political theater and the further sharpening of anti-Latino and anti-immigration rhetoric in public discourse. He also includes new discussions of "anchor babies," Dreamers and DACA, Latina reproduction and white replacement theory, and the emotional and psychological effects of negative political rhetoric on those whom it targets. Through trenchant analysis, this book reexamines urgent questions about what it means to be American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications
News media and pundits too frequently perpetuate the notion that Latinos, both US-born and immigrants, are an invading force bent on destroying the American way of life. Leo R. Chavez challenges the basic tenets of this assumption and other myths of the "Latino threat," providing a critical investigation into the fears and prejudices that are used to malign an entire population. In this updated and expanded third edition of his groundbreaking book, Chavez incorporates Donald Trump's emergence in American political life, with particular focus on the US-Mexico border as a site of political theater and the further sharpening of anti-Latino and anti-immigration rhetoric in public discourse. He also includes new discussions of "anchor babies," Dreamers and DACA, Latina reproduction and white replacement theory, and the emotional and psychological effects of negative political rhetoric on those whom it targets. Through trenchant analysis, this book reexamines urgent questions about what it means to be American. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics
SHOW 12-18-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN DOUBTS ABOUT THE POTUS AT YEAR'S END... 1951 BALD EAGLE ALASKA CRUNCH EU SUMMIT DISCUSSES USING FROZEN RUSSIAN ASSETS FOR UKRAINE Colleague Anatol Lieven. The European Union is internally divided over seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction, a move requiring rule changes that some members resist. While the US proposes using these funds for post-war rebuilding, current plans risk spending the capital on immediate warfare, potentially undermining international financial trust. NUMBER 1 NATO AND EU SEEK DEFENSE FUNDS AMID FEARS OF RUSSIAN AGGRESSION Colleague Anatol Lieven. European nations like Finland are demanding funds to counter perceived Russian threats, despite a lack of historical aggression toward them. Lieven argues that plans to spend billions on tanks are misguided, as the Ukraine war demonstrates that expensive armor is easily destroyed by cheaper drones and defensive lines. NUMBER 2 CALIFORNIA JOB LOSSES AND CHINA'S ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AMID RETAIL SEASON Colleague Chris Riegel. California's new wage mandates have triggered significant job losses in the fast-food sector, forcing operators to move to lower-tax states. Internationally, while China boasts of leads in AI and EVs, these sectors rely on unsustainable subsidies, masking a deep consumer recession and deflation in the property market. NUMBER 3 SPAIN'S GOVERNMENT MAINTAINS TIES WITH VENEZUELA DESPITE OPPOSITION Colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady. The Spanish government under Pedro Sanchez maintains ideological and economic alliances with the Maduro regime, prioritizing political agendas over democratic ideals. Opposition figure Cayetana Alvarez de Toledo accuses former Prime Minister Zapatero of acting as an international agent for Maduro, facilitating the dictatorship's survival despite mass migration. NUMBER 4 CHINA'S SURREPTITIOUS SUPPORT KEEPS THE MADURO REGIME AFLOAT Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. China sustains the Maduro regime through loans, surveillance technology, and military equipment while bypassing sanctions to import Venezuelan oil. The state oil company, PDVSA, collapsed due to the purging of technical experts and lack of investment, forcing Venezuela to rely on Iranian engineers to maintain minimal production. NUMBER 5 VENEZUELA'S TRAGIC DECLINE FROM PROSPERITY TO AUTHORITARIANISM Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. Historical imagery reveals Venezuela's transformation from a prosperous, modern nation in the 1950s to a ruined state today. Deep inequality and corruption in the pre-Chavez era alienated the poor, allowing Hugo Chavez to capitalize on their frustration and dismantle the free market system, leading to the current crisis. NUMBER 6 ELECTIONS IN CHILE, PERU, AND HONDURAS SIGNAL REGIONAL SHIFTS Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. In Chile, José Antonio Kast's rise reflects a rejection of progressive policies and crime, favoring order and investment. Meanwhile, Peru faces political fragmentation and violence, Honduras struggles with electoral disputes, and Costa Rica appears poised to elect a pro-US candidate who aims to limit Chinese influence. NUMBER 7 ARGENTINA'S CREDIT RATING RISES AS BRAZIL FACES POLITICAL POLARIZATION Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. S&P upgraded Argentina's credit rating following Javier Milei's austerity measures, which have stabilized the currency and reduced inflation despite social costs. In Brazil, the reduction of Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence and his son Flavio's candidacy signal a continued, polarized struggle against Lula da Silva's agenda for the 2026 election. NUMBER 8 ROMAN KINGSHIP: FROM CITIZEN SELECTION TO THE IDEAL OF SERVICE Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Early Roman kings were selected by citizens based on merit rather than heredity, but figures like Servius Tullius began bypassing this consent. Conversely, Cincinnatus exemplifies the Roman ideal of service; he accepted absolute dictatorial power to save the state during a crisis, then immediately resigned to return to his farm. NUMBER 9 APPIUS CLAUDIUS CAECUS: INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLITICAL GENIUS Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Appius Claudius Caecus transformed the Roman censorship office into a power base by building the Appian Way and appointing wealthy Italians to the Senate. As a blind elder statesman, he shamed the Senate into rejecting peace with Pyrrhus, insisting Rome must fight to maintain its dominance and ancestral legacy. NUMBER 10 ROME VS. CARTHAGE: DESTINY, TRAGEDY, AND THE CONSENSUS FOR WAR Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The conflict between Rome and Carthage is symbolized by the tragedy of Dido, representing the incompatibility of their powers. Despite Hannibal's devastating victories, the Roman Republic prevailed through a political system that prioritized consensus and collective sacrifice, allowing them to endure immense losses without surrendering. NUMBER 11 THE GRACCHI BROTHERS AND THE RISE OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN ROME Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The Gracchi brothers introduced political violence to Rome, with Tiberius using populism to revive his career and Gaius acting as a true believer in reform. Their assassinations by the Senate marked a departure from peaceful republican norms, as the elite used violence to protect entrenched economic inequality. NUMBER 12 DISCOVERY OF GIANT RADIO GALAXIES AND SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Astronomers have discovered 53 giant radio galaxies, some 75 times larger than the Milky Way, powered by active supermassive black holes emitting radio jets. These ancient objects offer insights into galactic evolution, contrasting sharply with the Milky Way's smaller, dormant black hole that allows life to exist safely. NUMBER 13 INVESTING IN HUMAN INTELLECT OVER ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Given an unlimited budget, Dr. Pal would prioritize human resource development over new telescopes, proposing a space study institute in Africa to train experts. He argues that while AI is a useful tool, education is essential for humans to interpret data and appreciate the machinery rather than being replaced by it. NUMBER 14 EUROPE SCROUNGES FOR FUNDS AMID RUSSIAN ASSET DISPUTES Colleague Michael Bernstam. The UK threatens to seize proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukraine aid, while the EU struggles to finance a $135 billion shortfall for Kyiv. European leaders propose leveraging frozen Russian assets for loans, but financial markets remain skeptical of the EU's ability to guarantee such debt. NUMBER 15 CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING AND THE REVERSE MIDAS TOUCH Colleagues Dave Hebert and Peter Earle. Hebert and Earle argue that Congressional spending exacerbates problems in education and healthcare by subsidizing demand while restricting supply through regulations. They contend politicians prefer "showy" supply-side interventions, like drug busts, over effective policies because the politics of appearing effective outweigh the economics of actual affordability. NUMBER 16
VENEZUELA'S TRAGIC DECLINE FROM PROSPERITY TO AUTHORITARIANISM Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. Historical imagery reveals Venezuela's transformation from a prosperous, modern nation in the 1950s to a ruined state today. Deep inequality and corruption in the pre-Chavez era alienated the poor, allowing Hugo Chavez to capitalize on their frustration and dismantle the free market system, leading to the current crisis. NUMBER 6 1948 CARACAS
On today's show, host Esty Dinur is joined by scholar Marc Becker to talk about the Trump Administration's rapidly escalating attacks on Venezuela. He puts the strikes on boats allegedly trafficking drugs in the context of Venezuela's oil economy and Latin American politics. Venezuela is considered to have the world's largest oil reserves which leads many mainstream news sources to call the country the wealthiest in Latin America. But Becker says that wealth is poorly distributed. Under the presidency of Hugo Chávez, Venezuela was successful at redistributing that oil wealth. However, the US has worked to remove Chavez and more recently Nicolás Maduro from power. Even the media circulates narratives that these left-wing leaders have “illegitimate” power. They also talk about how the US embargo has had a catastrophic effect on the Venezuelan economy, how the US might be gearing up for attacks on Cuba, Chinese policy in Latin and South America, and the Ineligibility of María Corina Machado in the recent Venezuelan elections. Marc Becker is professor of history at Truman State University. He studies the Latin American left with a particular interest in race, class, and gender within popular movements in the South American Andes. Among other works, he is the author of Contemporary Latin American Revolutions (Rowman and Littlefield, 2022); The CIA in Ecuador (Duke University Press, 2020); The FBI in Latin America: The Ecuador Files (Duke University Press, 2017); and Indians and Leftists in the Making of Ecuador’s Modern Indigenous Movements (Duke University Press, 2008. He has served on the executive committees and has been web editor of the Peace History Society (PHS) and Historians for Peace and Democracy (H-Pad). Becker is currently working on a project on Philip Agee and the CIA in Ecuador in the early 1960s. Featured image of a mural outside a Venezuelan state-owned oil and gas company from 2009 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Oil Motivates US Attacks on Venezuela appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Victoria Carrington Chavez on The Power of Storytelling and HealingIn this episode of 'Women Making Moves,' host Amy Pons interviews the dynamic Victoria Carrington Chavez, a storytelling expert and award-winning entrepreneur.Together, they delve into the intricacies of owning and sharing one's story, the healing power of narrative, and the importance of embracing one's unique journey. Victoria shares her insights on overcoming victimhood and villainization, holding space for complexity, and the balance of love and power.Their conversation also touches on ancestral wounds, sovereignty in entrepreneurship, and the transformative energy shifts happening in the world. Listeners are encouraged to own their story with unapologetic boldness and to find peace and empowerment through storytelling.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:40 The Power of Storytelling01:43 Personal Stories and Healing02:18 Embracing Complexity and Healing03:22 The Journey of Self-Discovery05:34 The Role of Ancestry and Lineage09:09 Releasing and Reclaiming Power13:06 Navigating Emotions and Choices19:17 Understanding Multidimensionality20:24 Understanding Archetypes and Astrology20:41 The Heroine's Journey and Self-Exploration21:41 Corporate Life to Coaching: A Personal Journey22:20 Ancestral Wisdom and Breaking Cycles23:02 Embracing Your Unique Brilliance27:03 The Power of Authenticity on Social Media33:15 Navigating Systemic Changes and Personal Growth35:19 Finding Peace in Times of Change36:26 Connecting and Supporting Each OtherFollow Victoria on Instagram and TikTok @victoriasharesstories; visit her website or book a story pour with V! You can also find her on LinkedIn.Thank you for tuning in to Women Making Moves, be sure to rate and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform and follow along on Instagram and Bluesky. Visit Amy at Unlock the Magic, and follow on Instagram and LinkedIn.Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.
In this episode, Marisa interviews Los Angeles-based director and puppeteer Ricky Chavez. Ricky grew up in California and studied Jazz and Saxophone Performance in college. Always curious and creative, he decided to build a puppet and has been puppeteering ever since. He shares how to build and use puppets and provides puppeteering resources. They also talk about his work with directing videos for music and his project with Sabrina Carpenter. Full of passion, Ricky reminds artists about the importance of play and trying new things.This episode is also available in video on YouTube. Make sure to check it out to see Ricky puppeteer!Follow Ricky @rikemindCheck out more of his videos on YouTube at rikemind1795
Chances are at this point, you've probably heard about the Governor's idea to "reimagine" the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque's International District. Now one year since that project kicked off, Chris and Gabby are sitting down with former Albuquerque Mayor Marty Chavez, who's serving as the "state-appointed advisor" on the project. Chavez is tasked with leading the charge on the effort that could overhaul EXPO New Mexico site. He shares why he believes the current statue quo isn't working, both financially and as a major tourist draw. He also lays out current plans, the millions of dollars in funding needed for the project, and addresses the controversial idea of moving the iconic New Mexico State Fair out of EXPO. Thanks for listening. If you've got an idea, send it to us at chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. Give us a follow on social media at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. Watch or listen to our prior podcasts online at KRQE.com/insiders and our KRQE YouTube channel, or on broadcast TV every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. MST on Fox New Mexico.
Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by New Threat Standout Justin Hinsley!You got a preview of this interview last week but here is the whole 80+ minutes! We find out how Justin went from Cheer to Challenge and what his rookie season was like. We talk about his relationships with Chavez, Gabe, Will and why he and Nany were destined for partnership from the start!WATCH this interview here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-justin-on-145524691www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Livewww.ChallengeMania.Shop
Throughout 2025, the government of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela has faced growing and violent pressure from the United States, with President Trump's administration deploying naval fleets in the Caribbean, ordering lethal and illegal strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels departing from the Venezuelan territory—and, most recently, seizing a massive oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast. In response, Maduro has invoked emergency powers, mobilized militias, and signaled that his regime is preparing for military confrontation rather than compromise with the US, all while Trump and Maduro face waves of popular dissent and unrest within their own countries. In this urgent episode of Solidarity Without Exception, co-host Blanca Missé speaks with Venezuelan journalist and researcher Simón Rodríguez Porras about the decades-long path that has led us to the brink of war between the US and Venezuela, and about the need for working people around the globe to oppose Trump's imperialist aggression and stand in solidarity with the Venezuelan people without excusing or ignoring the political crisis within Venezuela itself. Guests: Simón Rodríguez Porras is a Venezuelan journalist, researcher, and editor at Venezuelanvoices.org.Credits: Pre-Production: Blanca MisséAudio Post-Production: Alina NehlichBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!
Dan Abrams is the CEO and Founder of Abrams Media Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News, host of On Patrol: Live on Reelz, host of SiriusXM radio's “The Dan Abrams Show,” host and executive producer of “Court Cam” on A&E Network.He is also the author of numerous New York Times bestselling books about forgotten trials in history and is also the founder of Mediaite.* In defense of legacy media. Sort of.* Hating journalists while feeding journalists* From “terror TV” to ❤️Qatar❤️* Just Jared* The King of Korruption* The legacy of lawfare* Alvin Bragg: Trump's best friend* Prosecuting Hitler, Chavez, and Trump* The Inspectors General Massacre* Kash's lady jacket* Post-Kavanaugh radicalization* Rogan optimism* Did Dan help destroy American civility??* Is Alan Keyes making sense?* From gossip cops to actual cops...* Does Dan produce “cop-aganda”??* No, but Dan likes copsPrefer to watch & chat live with other members of the Fifthdom? This episode premieres over on our YouTube channel at 10am EST.The Fifth Column (A Podcast) is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Follow The Fifth ColumnYouTube: @wethefifthInstagram: @we.the.fifthX: @wethefifthTikTok: @wethefifthFacebook: @thefifthcolumn This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe
Keeping it Real Podcast • Chicago REALTORS ® • Interviews With Real Estate Brokers and Agents
Karina Chavez shares her journey from working with her father to transforming motels into affordable housing in Albuquerque. Karina shares how her commitment to honesty, client care, and local involvement has built a thriving, referral-based business. Karina also offers practical advice for agents about adapting to change and building authentic relationships. Check out D.J.’s Listing Reviewer here. If you'd prefer to watch this interview, click here to view on YouTube! Karina Chavez can be reached at 505-220-7781 and Chavezteamabq@gmail.com. This episode is brought to you by Real Geeks and Courted.io.
Pastor Matt Chavez shares insights on how powerful word of mouth marketing can be as illustrated in both consumer experiences and biblical teachings, emphasizing the impact of personal testimonies in bringing transformative stories to life.
Hello and welcome to Handgun Radio! I'm your host Ryan Michad, Weerd Beard & Co from the wild woods of Central Maine and this is your home for all the news, information and discussion in the handgunning world! This week, we talk Movie Gun Mistakes That Ruin The Plot! Please check out the Patriot Patch Company for their awesome patches and other high quality items! Visit www.patriotpatch.co for more information! Cool artist “proof” rendition come along with the latest patch of the month patches! We are proudly sponsored by VZ Grips! Please go check out all their fantastic products at their website! VZ Grips! -KFrame Magna Grips Thank you to all our patreons! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/handgunradio Week In Review: Ryan: -Went Candlepin Bowling with Connor, it was fun! A little bit different, hand got really dirty from the wax on the ball but it makes sense since you need to have some purchase on it. -A good meal at Arbys, didnt try the steak nugget bites. -Thompson Autorifle in .30-06 -Davidson's Releases S&W Model 632 & 642 .32 H&R Magnum -SDS Tisas Stakeout .45 ACP 1911 Weerd: Oddball: Phreaknic 26 Drink Segment: BURNT TRAILAH! Maine Friday Dinner- Teagan Wright Main Topic: We figured we would talk about some plot points in movies that include guns, but would ruin the plot if they happened. Plus some other gun mistakes! Fifth Element “Anyone else want to negotiate?” -Few times this was done right Law Abiding Citizen: -Clyde Shelton, given his background, probably wouldn't have opened the door to Clarence Darby not being armed. -Don't DA's have investigators that are armed? Why wouldn't actual DA's have the ability to be armed in the performance of their duties? (Yes i know, this DA went a little bit above and beyond what most do) Patriot Games: -When Jack Ryan has the H&K P9S 9mm….just shoot Sean Bean while you're in the middle of it; he was in the middle of an attack, could have had a second gun. I doubt the UK Govt would have cared, but then the credits would have just rolled after 15 mins of a movie. -After threats are made against Jack & his family, why didnt he ask them for at least a pistol? Jim Greer is a higher up at the CIA, I'm sure he could have pulled some strings to allow Jack to have something other than the over/under shotgun that he apparently doesnt tell his wife where the shells are. Clear & Present Danger: -After Escobedo gets nailed by Cortez's henchman, Jack is about to get shot by his henchman with an Uzi. Chavez nails the henchman, a fight ensues with Cortez, who then escapes. WHY DIDNT JACK PICK UP THE HENCHMANS FULLY LOADED UZI?! -Scene where Clark shoots the guard with a suppressed Glock. Muzzle flash looks like ported barrel. Would the suppressor still have worked? Sum of All Fears: -”SHOOT HIM RYAN BEFORE HE FIGURES OUT WHAT IM SAYING” (What if those two called in reinforcements? They didnt know if they had a radio or not) Die Hard With A Vengance: -Why not just let Zeus just keep the Model 60 .38 Special, hes chasing a bomber FOR them. -SWAT: -Dont pull the bus over until SWAT or other PD gets there. Why would you with no confirmation from dispatch? -At the end, having one in the chamber of the SIG Pro, why choose to do hand to hand when you just could have drilled Gamble? Antman: The Glock 17 with a hammer The John Wick 2: A 1911 that doesn't jam! Wrap Up: Don't forget to shop Brownells using our affiliate link! Head to firearmsradio.net and click the affiliate link in the upper right hand corner! Be sure to go like Handgun Radio on facebook and share it with your friends! Leave us a review on iTunes! Check out VZ Grips! Listen to all the great shows on the Firearms Radio Network! Check out the Patriot Patch Company!! www.patriotpatch.co Weerd where can people find you? Assorted Calibers Podcast, Weer'd World Oddball gunscarstech.com Assorted Calibers Podcast ACP and HGR Facebook Play screechingtires.wav David Blue Collar Prepping Brena Bock Author Page David Bock Author Page Team And More Xander: Assorted Calibers Podcast Here so Ryan doesn't do a bad impression of me Until next week, have fun & safe shooting!
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Donna explores a different kind of story this episode. The curious and unexpected story of Betty Lou Williams who lived her life and became the highest paid human oddity. Kerri follows with the heartbreaking and controversial death of Tera Chavez, shining a light on the quest for answers that refuse to fade. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast
Out Loud is extremely excited to welcome MTV Challenge Vet DEREK CHAVEZ to the podcast. Derek joins us to chat about his time on Real World Cancun and how it led to many seasons on The Challenge, LGBTQ representation in reality TV, some behind the scenes tea, that awkward situation with fellow Season 41 Challenger Justin, tackling Pole Wrestling, and so much more.PLUS! We have new music from BAYWUD, GENMANGO, Justice LaBrave, Possible Prince X, Romeo Saints, Sunday Saari, and The Virgo Queen.⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: https://www.curatedbyq.com ⚡️Email: TheQ@CuratedByQ.com ⚡️FB/Instagram/TikTok @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and performed by UK DJ and producer Hectic @hectictracks on Instagram⚡️
Donna explores a different kind of story this episode. The curious and unexpected story of Betty Lou Williams who lived her life and became the highest paid human oddity. Kerri follows with the heartbreaking and controversial death of Tera Chavez, shining a light on the quest for answers that refuse to fade. If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at aparanormalchicks@gmail.com Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast
Join Pastor Ben Chavez as we continue week six of our series, “Parables with a Punch.” Pastor Ben brings fresh insight to Jesus' words, offering a powerful reminder of how these timeless stories still challenge, convict, and encourage us today!
US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer reacts to the "solid" September jobs report and says the Federal Reserve needs to cut rates again. Nonfarm payrolls increased 119,000 after the prior month was revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and the unemployment rate ticked up to an almost four-year high of 4.4% as the labor force grew. She speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Dani Burger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You know how some spaces just make you feel excited to DO something? Whether it's a Cricut getting your wheels spinning with what-ifs, beautiful shelves of paint inviting you to decorate holiday pottery, or a giant stack of cookbooks suddenly causing you to wonder if it's time to fill the cookie jar, well-organized resources in a creative space can help bring out your creative side. Today, let's talk about how to choose and organize flexible resources for your ELA classroom, anytime you've got the budget and bandwidth. (Check out this post on how to use Donors Choose, if your budget is continuously falling short of your needs). Ooh, one more thing before we start. Throughout this podcast, I'm showcasing graphics and displays from the #evolvingEDdesign Toolkit, a vast free resource I made for you. You can grab it here. Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Get my popular free hexagonal thinking digital toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! Links: The (Vast) Ed Design (Free) Toolkit: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/evolvingEDdesign The Do's and Don'ts of Donors Choose: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2019/01/the-dos-and-donts-of-donors-choose-for.html The Power of the Writing Makerspace: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2018/09/the-power-of-writing-makerspace-with.html The Ed Deck: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Ed-Deck-Lesson-Plan-Inspiration-ELA-Activities-and-Projects-Editable-5106443 Sources Considered, Consulted, and Cited for this Series & for the Toolkit: Abdaal, Ali. Feel Good Productivity. Celadon Books, 2023. "Aesthetics and Academic Spaces." 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Rēspūblica cōnsistit Cum factiōsī senātōrēs nōlint inter sē cōnsentīre dē pecūniā ad rempūblicam gerendam ērogandā, magistrātūs et grapheiocratēs et variī administrī pūblicī pergunt auctōritāte opibusque carēre, quibus mūneribus pūblicīs fungantur. Congiāria, quibus prōlētāriī aluntur, et quōrum sumptus annīs recentiōribus mīrum in modum augētur, nōndum habentur, unde pauperēs querī coepērunt. Dītiōrēs autem incommoda habent in itineribus volandō faciendīs, cum rectōrēs āeriī dēficiant commeātūs. Quamquam nōn rārō fit hōc saeculō ut līs inter senātōrēs prohibeat, nē rēspūblica solitō mōre gerātur, hōc autem annō diūtius quam umquam anteā mūnera pūblica intermittuntur. Plūrēs nāvēs dēmersae Nautae Americānī pergunt nāvēs, quae feruntur venēnō illicitō refertae esse, in utrōque marī prope Venetiolam et Columbiam mergere. Hāc hebdomade trēs in marī Caribbicō, duo in marī Pacificō, interfectī sunt. Americānī asserunt sibi licēre mercātōrēs venēnī, quōs narcotromocratēs sīve narcoterroristās vocant, indemnātōs occīdere, neque utrum iūre an iniūriā magnī facere videantur. Venetiolānī Columbiānīque vērō dīcunt piscātōrēs cēlōcibus piscātuī ineptissimīs instructōs et mediā nocte itinera clam facientēs esse contrā iūs et nullīs indiciīs illicitī commerciī divulgātīs inūriā occīsōs. Trāmen Araguae in Hispaniā Matrītī diē Veneris custōdēs pūblicī nūntiāvērunt sē trēdecem hominēs comprehendisse, quōs dīcunt coniūrātōs esse sub nōmine Trāminis Araguae. Quae societas latrōnum ab Americānīs accūsātur terrōris per orbem terrārum prōmovendī, sed ab Venetiolānīs, unde societas orīginem traxit, negātur exsistere. Matrītēnsēs ūnā cum Venetiolānōs cēpērunt etiam varia venēna illicita, inter quae fuit “tūsī” sīve cōcaīnum roseum, quō insigne est Trāmen Araguae. Commercium cum mediā Asiā Praeses Americānus praesidēs quinque gentium mediae Asiae, vidēlicet Cazachōrum, Cyrgessōrum, Tadzikōrum, Turcomannōrum, Uzbecōrum, Vasintōniae convēnit, ubi collocūtī sunt dē commerciō metallōrum augendō. Cassym-Jomart Tokāyev, praeses Cazachōrum, conventum ipsum laudāvit ut initium novae aetātis, quā America et media Asia ūnā florēret; Shavkat autem Mirziyōyev, praeses Uzbecōrum, laudāvit potius praesidem Americānum ut praesidem tōtīus orbis terrārum. Quae gentēs cum Russīs sociātae parum prosperant. Sheinbaum persōna nōn grāta in Perūviā Senātōrēs Perūviānī cēnsuērunt Claudiam Sheinbaum, praesidem Mexicānōrum, persōnam nōn grātam dīcendam. Nam Mexicānī iūs asȳlī dedērunt Elizabēthae Chavez, ōlim ministrae prīmāriae Perūviānōrum, postquam etiam in suōs fīnēs accēperant uxōrem filiōsque Petrī Castillo, ōlim praesidis, quī nunc pūblicīs vinculīs tenētur. Perūviānīs enim mōris est pristinōs magistrātūs in carcerem condere. Sudānia In Sudāniā, ubi bellum cīvīle inter magistrātūs et latrōnēs quī sē Rapida Auxilia appellant, utraque pars indūtiās, quās Americānī hūmānitātis causā prōposuērunt, cōnsentiunt esse observandās. Rapida enim Auxilia nuper al-Fashir urbem cēpērunt, quae ultima in Darfur prōvinciā dictō magistrātibus audiēbat. Geōrgia In Geōrgiā reī factī sunt octō hominēs in rē pūblicā versātī, quī magistrātibus oppōnuntur et in quōrum numerō etiam Michaēl Saakashvilī, ōlim praeses, habētur, crīmine ēversiōnis reī pūblicae affectātae. Magistrātuum factiō in Russōs prōniorem sē praebet quam in Ūniōnem Eurōpaeam. Ēlōn Musk dītescit Cōnsortēs societātis Tesla dictae maximam in memoriā hominum mercēdem approbāvērunt Ēlōnī Musk solvendam, quī intrā decennium deciēns mīliēns mīliēns centēna mīlia nummōrum accipiet.
The other day I found myself walking through a parking garage stairwell in Iowa City, and I realized they were using the same scent design as the local mall in Bratislava where we used to live. Half-shocked, half-amused, I climbed the cement stairs as I remembered riding the escalator through the same subtle scent cloud two years ago. The memory was visceral. Though we don't always think about it, our sensory experiences have a strong impact on how we feel and how we work. I do my best work in a situation where I feel comfortable. In fact, I generally prefer not to work at home because step one, for me, to working at home is often to clean the entire house, put music on, light a candle, pick flowers, make tea, etc. and so I spent an hour prepping to work before I do anything. I bet you've already put considerable time and effort into making your classroom a space where you feel comfortable and where students feel welcome. Today isn't about changing any of that; it's just about finding small places where you might be able to tune your sensory dashboard in class to make it work even better for you and your kiddos. By thinking specifically about the five senses - just like we have students do in their writing - you can find easy wins to make the workspace more welcoming, energizing, and comfortable for everyone inside. Throughout this podcast, and all the ones in this series, I'm showcasing graphics and displays from the #evolvingEDdesign Toolkit, a vast free resource I made for you. You can grab it here: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/evolvingEDdesign Please share your classroom design stories, questions, photos and ideas with the #evolvingEDdesign hashtag across platforms so we can continue the conversation off the pod! Go Further: Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Snag three free weeks of community-building attendance question slides Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! Links Mentioned: Edutopia Article on Fidgets Scottish Castle Fireplace Video Nasa Space Images Video Fun Stanford d.School Timer for Class Work (one of many they've created!) Sources Considered, Consulted, and Cited for this Series & for the Toolkit: Abdaal, Ali. Feel Good Productivity. Celadon Books, 2023. "Aesthetics and Academic Spaces." Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 4. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4 Accessed Oct. 21, 2025. Chavez, Felicia. The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books, 2021. Dintersmith, Ted. 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After calling out the neocons like Jeb Bush and John McCain and building his campaign on promises of peace and putting America first, President Trump is now flirting with the idea of intervening in Venezuela to take out Nicolás Maduro, using the specter of drug cartels as a pretense. Matt Kibbe is joined by Cato Institute fellow Brandan Buck to explain why this would be a really bad idea. U.S. intervention is what led to the rise of Chavez and Maduro in the first place. Combine that with our nation's history of catastrophic nation-building experiments and the fundamental impossibility of central planning, and it's clear that America's power would be far better used in trying to improve the lives of our own citizens.
(0:00) Friedberg introduces 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado (4:27) Venezuela before and after Chavez (15:25) Why María got involved in politics and why she was expelled (24:33) Why Maduro was chosen and Chavez's successor, China relationship, why people are fleeing (31:27) Intimidation tactics by the Maduro regime, response to claims of her being a "Western puppet" (39:30) Presidential run, election fraud, how different US regimes have viewed Venezuela (54:23) The rise of socialism in the US Follow María: https://x.com/MariaCorinaYA Learn more about the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize: https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/articles/nobels-fredspris-2025-1 Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg Intro Video Credit: https://x.com/TheZachEffect
Pastor Matt Chavez shares how he inherited his dad's passionate temperament—both the cheering and the anger—and how James 4:1 exposed the inner war that can spill into parenting. He urges surrendering anger to Jesus and checking your heart before it harms those you love.
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