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Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music writer Niko Stratis about her book "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman." The hosts also review new albums from The Beths and Aesop Rock.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Wilco, "Sky Blue Sky," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Beths, "Metal," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Straight Line Was A Lie," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Mother, Pray For Me," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Best Laid Plans," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "No Joy," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025Aesop Rock, "Black Plums," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Movie Night," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Costco," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Checkers," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025The Replacements, "Androgynous," Let It Be, Twin Tone, 1984Wilco, "Impossible Germany," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007Julien Baker, "Song In E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021R.E.M., "Man On The Moon," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992Julien Baker, "Accident Prone (Live)," unreleased, NA, 2016k.d. lang, "Hallelujah," Hymns of the 49th Parallel, Nonesuch, 2004Bruce Springsteen, "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," Born To Run, Columbia, 1975Neko Case, "I Wish I Was The Moon," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002Haim, "Want You Back," Something to Tell You, Columbia, 2017The Mountain Goats, "Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1," Transcendental Youth, Merge, 2012Laura Stevenson, "Honey," Late Great, Really, 2025MJ Lenderman, "She's Leaving You," Manning Fireworks, Anti, 2024Waxahatchee, "Right Back To It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti, 2024Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🌠Worldwide Markets Ep. 646 – 3 September 2025 ðŸŽ™ï¸ Hosted by Simon Brown Powered by Standard Bank & Shyft, the global money app ðŸ'³ðŸŒ 📈 Key Topics This Week 🌠Emerging Markets: 20 Years of Poor Returns EM ETFs have underperformed vs. the US and gold 20-year CAGR: 📊 NASDAQ: +1,400% (14.5% CAGR) 🟡 Gold: +700% (10.9% CAGR) 🇺🇸 S&P 500: +440% (8.7% CAGR) 🌠Emerging Markets: +193% (5.5% CAGR) BRIC dream (Brazil, Russia, India, China) never delivered ðŸ'­ Headwinds: financial crises, currency depreciation ðŸ'¸, weaker governance 📉 🟡 Gold & ⚪ Silver Running Gold futures hit $3,560/oz 🚀 Central banks now hold more gold than US Treasuries Silver back above $40, near 2011 highs Stagflation worries (low growth, high inflation, debt) → gold demand surges Gold weekly chart | 02 September 2025 ðŸ›' Shoprite* Results & 60/60 Growth Checkers 60/60 delivered R18.9bn revenue ðŸŽðŸ“¦ That's nearly 20% of Checkers' sales & close to Pick n Pay's market cap Strong results, inflation at just 2.3% ✅ Stock price up ~5% 🚗 Record August Vehicle Sales 51,880 units sold, highest since Oct 2019 Brands leading: 🚙 Toyota (13k+) 🚗 Suzuki (~6.5k) 🇨🇳 Rising share from Chinese brands (GWM, Chery, JAC) Trend: consumers keeping cars longer, turning to cheaper imports ðŸ·ï¸ 🧪 ASP Isotopes JSE Listing Listed ahead of Renergen* takeover Local pricing looks wildly inflated at R1,100 vs. realistic ~R165 📉 Very thin volumes; caution urged âš ï¸ ðŸŒ Geopolitics: New World Order India 🤠Russia 🤠China meeting – cooperation on energy, fertilizers, space & security Growing shift away from USD towards RMB in oil settlement US power not gone yet, but cracks in global dominance showing ðŸ›ï¸ 🔑 Takeaways EM equities have disappointed; US tech dominance continues ðŸ'» Gold remains a hedge in uncertain times 🟡 Shoprite Sixty60 is now a R20bn business 🚚 Car sales at record highs, boosted by affordable Chinese brands 🚘 Watch out for weird valuations in new listings 👀 Geopolitics shifting – 2025 could be a turning point 🌠📌 Next week's episode will be late – Simon's at LeaderX on Tuesday. Come say hi if you're there! 🙌 Simon Brown * I hold ungeared positions. All charts by KoyFin | Get 10% off your order

Checkers is testing self-checkout trolleys in Cape Town, letting shoppers scan, bag, and pay without standing in line. But similar technology hasn’t always worked, as Amazon’s cashier-less system struggled in larger stores and still required human oversight. Lester Kiewit speaks to Brandon de Kock, Director of Storytelling at BrandMapp, about why retail staff remain essential even as stores introduce automated shopping solutions and what the future of in-store retail might look like when humans and technology work together. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time again: Nee vs. Sonnone as the two try to formulate the best team with the Florida State roster split in half. Who won this year's draft: Chris Nee's Box Checkers or Brendan Sonnone's Landing Stickers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blind SA has been working closely with the developers of apps from the likes of Checkers Sixty60 to SABC+, so that the blind community can have access to them despite being visually impaired. John Maytham speaks to Christo De Klerk, President of Blind SA, about why this is so important and how exactly they make use of the apps. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STOP PLAYING CHECKERS WITH WOMEN + HER BUMPER SHOWS DISGUST?...Also, you can get a free 7-day dating course at DocLove.com/Course and free dating videos at DocLove.com/YouTube

Data centre expert Andrew Walton explains what data centres need, where they might be built, and what will power them. Plus: ESOO, and Checkers the Sheltie.

Neil Schreuder, hoof van strategie en innovasie by Shoprite verduidelik hoe die slimtrollie werk. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Episode Summary: Ryan Lang and Brook Bishop dive deep into a record-breaking $81 million book launch, breaking down the strategic elements that made it successful and why most coaches are approaching their business growth completely out of sequence. They reveal how three years of patient trust-building led to one explosive day and what coaches can learn about building systems, relationships, and offers that actually work.Key Takeaways:• (02:47) The donation-based offer strategy: How selling 200 books for $5,998 creates multiple revenue streams while building massive databases through lead capture• (08:32) Why execution isn't the hard part: The real heavy lifting happens 90 days to 6 months before launch through relationship building and affiliate partnerships• (10:44) The $4 million ad spend revelation: How investing over $4 million in ads for a 20X return proves the importance of knowing your numbers and having systems that can handle scale• (18:51) Creating what people actually want: The difference between thinking inwardly ("this would be cool") versus understanding true market demand and building offers people will actually buy• (26:25) Trust as the ultimate currency: How three years of adding value without selling built the foundation for massive revenue generation• (32:33) The sequence problem: Why copying tactics without proper foundation is like switching flour and frosting in a cake recipe - you'll get a very different outcomeNotable Quotes:• "He plays chess while most people are playing checkers. This was 100% orchestrated - he didn't just orchestrate this like a couple months ago." - Ryan Lang (22:31)• "The most important currency these days is trust. And Alex has done an incredible job of just adding value, adding value, adding value." - Brook Bishop (26:25)• "This is not an $81 million day. This is three years of building to this moment." - Brook Bishop (28:02)• "When you create strong systems and structures out of simple pieces, you become nimble, you become scalable, and you become practically bulletproof." - Ryan Lang (31:38)• "You might have all the right ingredients, but if you change up the sequence of when you use those ingredients... you're gonna get a very, very different outcome." - Brook Bishop (32:33)Resources Mentioned:"$100 Million Offers" book and strategic framework "$100 Million Leads" book and methodology “$100 Million Money Models” YouTube LaunchDan Kennedy's "MIFGE" marketing concept Are you building your business in the right sequence, or are you trying to leapfrog to expert-level tactics before mastering the fundamentals? Take an honest look at where you are in your business journey - startup, stability, success, or mastery - and make sure your strategies match your stage. The strongest businesses aren't built overnight; they're built through patient, systematic execution over time.Connect with Empire Partners: Ready to build a coaching business that scales systematically? Subscribe to The Coaching Equation Podcast for weekly insights on building profitable, mission-driven coaching businesses. Leave us a review and share this episode with a coach who needs to hear about proper business sequencing.

Pippa speaks to Neil Schreuder, Checkers’ Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer about their new smart trollies. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you playing checkers with your finances while the wealthy are playing chess?In this episode of Grow Your Business & Grow Your Wealth, host Gary Heldt dives into a wealth-building conversation with Freddie Rappina, founder of Opta Financial, Chartered Financial Consultant, Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, and Retirement Income Planning Specialist.  With a rare background as both a retired Fairfax County police officer and seasoned wealth advisor, Freddie explains why traditional “just save and invest” advice keeps most people stuck in the middle class. He reveals how strategic debt, real estate, and business investments can transform your financial future, why taxes can be leveraged to your advantage, and how to shift your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance. This conversation challenges conventional wisdom and provides a blueprint for building wealth like the affluent. 5 Key Takeaways: Mindset Matters: The wealthy approach money like a chess game—strategically leveraging resources—while most people are taught to play checkers. Debt Can Be a Tool: When used to purchase income-producing assets, debt can enhance cash flow and reduce tax liabilities. Assets Over Hours: Wealth isn't built by working more; it's built by owning assets that work for you. The Tax Advantage: The tax code rewards those who invest in ways that benefit the economy, such as real estate and business ownership. Saving Alone Isn't Enough: Savings are essential, but they should be a stepping stone to investments that generate income and wealth. Quotes from Freddie:“Saving money by itself is not a good idea—it won't make you wealthy.”  “The middle class is being taught to play checkers while the wealthy are playing chess.” How to Reach Freddie:Visit OptaFinancial.com and click the top right corner to schedule a consultation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 210 of Last Night's Coffee! We appreciate you tuning in.... This week, the guys talk about Oxenford Racing's wild weekend... Charlie Oxenford raced at Penton on Friday and Senoia on Saturday! With plenty of tribulations the crew pulled it off! Well done, Charlie! The local racing world also saw some tragedy this weekend as Roscoe Smith passed away... Chuck recaps his importance to racing and some awesome stories of the man... Thanks for tuning in Nightshifters!

ON THIS EPISODE OF THE PODMikey give his review on the new Metro Boomin project "A FUTURISTIC SUMMA"Mikey and Ericka give their review on The CHI season finale and recap on the last episode of BMFWhy is only 24/7 tobacco shops in the hood?Six Flags America Cancels Fright Fest for Final Season; Focuses on Family Events Maryland location ends decades-long Halloween tradition ahead of closureWhat is JET2 HOLIDAY?Trump unleashes on Charlamagne over Epstein comments on Lara Trump's Fox show. Charlamagne responds with a sharp clapback and refuses to back down.CELSIUS Energy Drink Cans Were Actually Filled with Vodka Energy Mix-Up: Alcohol Found in CELSIUS Energy Drink Cans in High Noon Variety PacksOver 100 Chicago Teens Go Unpaid After State Pulls Summer Job FundingLakers' Deandre Ayton was accused of stranding an IG model in Turks and Caicos after she allegedly wouldn't sleep with himFan Arrested After Tossing adult Toy on WNBA Court—Second Incident Sparks League Crack down Ex-NBA Marcus Morris allegedly stole over $250,000 from Las Vegas casinos using fake checks. Kevin Gates and his wife, Dreka, are divorcing after nine years of marriage. Dreka officially filed the papers today, July 30, 2025.Michelle Obama says watching ESPN for an hour is like watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta "Stephen A. Smith would be a great Real Housewife."Atlanta women show off the new trend of getting cheek dimplesMeek Mill says he feels like he's one of the best rappers alive!! Gillie gets emotional after Meek Mill gifts him a diamond chain with a photo of his son who passed away on it for his birthday.Marlon Wayans says NBC passed on “The Wayans Bros.” because they thought John Witherspoon's ‘Pops' character was “too ghetto” and wanted him recast.Walgreens YNs who went viral after they were caught stealing speak out.Full circle moment for GloRilla as she now has her own meal at Checkers which used to be her old job.Gunman who opened fire in a NYC skyscraper left a 3-page suicide note, claiming he had CTE and calling out the NFL — “You can't go against the NFL, they'll squash you.”Carl Crawford says that after seeing Erica Banks' confidence go way up after her first BBL, he started including BBL surgery in the budget when signing new artistsShannon Sharpe has officially spoke out after being fired from ESPN less than two weeks after settling his lawsuit in which his ex-girlfriend Shannon Sharpe is being sued for $20M after falsely claiming a woman's husband left her over a viral flirty moment with Usher, even though she wasn't married Gilbert Arenas responds to fan who warns him about lawyer fees:Gilbert Arenas and five other defendants were arrested today on a federal indictment alleging they operated an illegal gambling business in which high-stakes poker games were played at an Encino mansion Arenas allegedly owned.LIKE/SHARE/TELL A FRIEND/COMMENT

On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts off the show asking why listeners are up at such strange hours of the night. He ends up talking to delivery drivers, night owls and the like about everything from the lawsuit against Candace Owens to how Checkers stinks up cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts off the show asking why listeners are up at such strange hours of the night. He ends up talking to delivery drivers, night owls and the like about everything from the lawsuit against Candace Owens to how Checkers stinks up cars. Lionel later talks about Willie Nelson, prescription drug advertisements, AA, garbage removal and much much more. Lionel starts the third hour talking about honor codes of silence. He later talks with a man who is bothered in the background by his mother, a woman named Pepsi worried about guardianship of children and talks with others about the definition of Marxism. Lionel wraps up the show talking about movies and remakes, restorative justice and geopolitics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Baligian is fired up and unfiltered in this passionate post-trade deadline episode. From bullpen meltdowns to front office letdowns, Sean rips into the Tigers' inaction at the deadline, calling out the prospect hoarders and questioning the long-term vision of the organization. He revisits the ghosts of Tigers prospects past and goes toe-to-toe with the “Trust the Process” crowd.In between rants, Sean calls for a reality check: this division is weak, the moment is now, and waiting for 2027 to contend isn't a plan—it's an excuse. With sharp critiques of Chris Ilitch and Scott Harris, plus plenty of love for fans like Todd, Mike Bochenek, and his son, Sean channels decades of Detroit baseball heartbreak into a must-hear monologue.And yes, the Lions' preseason opener means absolutely nothing. Pour a Diet Mountain Dew and rum, and let's go Off The Air.

Welcome to the second edition of "Walton's Weekly Wramblings" - a brand new weekly synthesis where Chris Walton steps back from the daily headlines to identify which retail stories actually matter for your business over the long term.Chris breaks down why Walmart's decision to make Vizio TVs exclusively private label represents masterful long-term strategic thinking - and how it's really about building a connected TV retail media empire that will generate disproportionate profits for years to come. Then he contrasts this with Target's announcement to end price matching, calling it a short-sighted reactive move that weakens an already struggling brand.What You'll Learn:Why Walmart's Vizio acquisition is about ecosystem building, not just TVsHow connected TV advertising is reshaping retail media strategyThe real reasons behind Target's price matching decision (hint: it's not what they're saying)Why Target's brand is "the weakest it's ever been"The technology gap that's making these strategic differences even more pronouncedWhat these moves tell us about the future of retail competitionKey Takeaway: The retailers thinking five to ten years ahead and making intentional bets on future trends will thrive, while those making defensive, reactive moves will keep falling behind.Chris brings his signature direct commentary and insider perspective to help retail executives understand which strategies will drive long-term success and which ones are just survival tactics in disguise.This episode is brought to you by:Retail Club - The new event from the founders of Shop Talk. Join their AI Deep Dive retreat September 14-17 in Huntington Beach, California. Shop Talk helped Retail Go Digital. Retail Club will help it Go AI. Just 500 tickets available. Get yours at retailclub.com.Mirakl - The catalyst of commerce. Over 450 retailers are opening new revenue streams with marketplaces, dropship, and retail media. Unlock more products, more partners, and more profits without the heavy lifting. Visit Mirakl.com to learn more.Hosted by Chris Walton, former Target executive and co-host of the Fast Five Podcast. New episodes of Walton's Weekly Wramblings drop every Friday.Subscribe now and be careful out there - the retail landscape is changing faster than ever.

NIO vs XPeng - the battle for Chinese EV dominance just got more interesting! While XPeng scrambles to develop hybrid vehicles (literally spotted at gas stations now!), NIO is building long-term infrastructure that could dominate the next decade.In this episode of Courtside Financial, I break down why NIO's Mirattery battery asset management company securing additional Series C funding from founding shareholders is HUGE news that most retail investors are missing. We're talking about 27 GWh of battery assets under management, 350,000+ users served, and strategic moves that separate real companies from market followers.What You'll Learn:Why plug-in hybrid sales are crashing in China (31% growth vs 151% previously)How XPeng's pivot to hybrids reveals strategic panic, not visionWhy NIO's Battery-as-a-Service infrastructure is the real competitive moatThe Mirattery financing details everyone's overlookingWhy pure EVs are accelerating past hybrids in China's marketKey Topics Covered:NIO stock analysis and long-term thesisXPeng strategic pivot analysisChinese EV market trends and dataBattery-as-a-Service business model breakdownInfrastructure investments vs quarterly delivery obsessionWhy being contrarian on NIO could pay off bigThe Chinese EV market is returning to pure electric dominance, and companies with real infrastructure advantages are separating from those still figuring out their technology strategy. This isn't just about monthly delivery numbers - it's about who's building sustainable competitive advantages for the next decade.Perfect for NIO investors, Chinese EV stock followers, and anyone interested in understanding the deeper business strategies that actually create long-term value in the electric vehicle revolution.Related Keywords: NIO stock, XPeng analysis, Chinese EV stocks, battery swapping technology, EV infrastructure investments, pure electric vs hybrid vehicles, Mirattery financing, CATL partnerships

Send us a messageThere's something so simple, yet so enjoyable about a game of Checkers. The game has a simple board of 64 squares, identical pieces facing each other, and only one real objective: keep moving forward. Unlike so many games out there, there are no complicated rules, no major power pieces, and no elaborate strategies. There are just simple moves, one after another, building toward victory. And yet, beneath that simplicity lies a powerful reflection of life itself. Every day, we are making moves - sometimes cautious, one step at a time, and sometimes bold, leaping over obstacles in the way - all shaping the future we're stepping into.This week, we explore how this simple game of Checkers can teach us some profound lessons about life, growth, courage, and even faith. Because whether you feel like you're advancing, standing still, watching your pieces disappear, or picking up the pieces after a fall - the board isn't finished. Your next move still matters.

The regional transit bill moves forward in Raleigh, temperatures hit the triple digits in the region this week, Charlotte imposes new restrictions on street vending in NoDa, and the Checkers Calder Cup hopes end. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters

Mac & Bone start Tuesday's show, welcoming Mac back from his trip to Charleston, they talk about the Checkers losing in the Calder Cup Finals, they discuss another win for the Braves over the Mets, they take a look at how UNC will distribute its revenue sharing across its programs, and react to a CBS Sports writer going after Bryce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City council votes on street vendor ordinance; CATS could donate lost cell phones; Checkers game six vs. Abbotsford.

Nc Governor vetos immigration bills; Checkers salvage Calder Cup series, Game 6 tonight

Send us a messageEvery one of us is building something. We're stacking experiences, relationships, responsibilities, dreams, and goals on top of one another. Some of these pieces feel rock-solid, while others feel a little risky. And just like a Jenga tower, sometimes we don't fully recognize how much weight we're carrying until the structure starts to sway. The question isn't whether we're building, because we all are.  The question is whether we're building on something strong enough to support the life we're creating.In this second episode of the summer series centered around board games, we take a look at Jenga, focusing on what it means to build a life with intention. We'll talk about the importance of strong foundations, the danger of small unchecked shifts, the daily work of balance, and how to respond when things fall apart. Whether your tower feels steady right now or a little shaky, it's my hope that this conversation will help you step back, reflect, and make sure you're building on what matters most.

Checkers win in OT Ohtani to pitch tonightWhich team that hasn't made the playoffs in at least 4 years makes it?Levi Weaver joined the show to talk the Devers trade, Ohtani pitching, and more!

Why do we focus so much on tactics and so little on strategy? In this episode, Mike and Jim tackle the divide between street-level action and big-picture thinking. Drawing on lessons from policing, the military, and community crime prevention, they explore how individual cops, community members, and leaders can influence criminal decision-making—not just react to it. Topics include resource constraints, the Broken Windows theory, and strategies for shifting offender perceptions to prevent crime before it occurs.   Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangents. You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com    

A lot of activity this week on Charlotte City Council, bills over immigration and transit move through the General Assembly, and the Charlotte Checkers take on the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Finals.

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Good day yesterday for the Panthers WR'sHow much of a leap do we think Young can take this season?TJ Chillot voice of the Checkers joined the show to get you ready for the Calder Cup Finals

TJ Chillot voice of the Checkers joined the show to get you ready for the Calder Cup Finals

The head coach of the Charlotte Checkers, Geordie Kinnear, joins the show, as he talks about the team's run to the Calder Cup Final, he relives some of the best moments from his playing career, he talks about the role the Florida Panthers play in their success & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third hour, Mac & Fitty come to the defense of the way that the local & national media has covered Bryce Young, after a podcast host claims that he's been protected from criticism, Checkers coach Georgie Kinnear talks about their run to the Calder Cup Final, before talking about the Savannah Bananas being in town this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's long snapper, JJ Jansen, joins the show, as he talks about the Checkers advancing to the Calder Cup Finals of the AHL postseason, he talks about Panthers OTAs, including Bryce Young's short-lived beard & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mac & Fitty start Thursday's show, saluting the Checkers for advancing to the Calder Cup Finals, and another poor performance by Spencer Strider in a loss for the Braves, they give their thougths on Tommy Tremble going to miss the start of training camp, and address the behavior of some college baseball coaches See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod and Karen banter about the “Hear Me Out” meme. Then they discuss Trump praising Kid Rock's restaurant, the Navy changing ship names, ICE under Trump, law firms that caved to Trump losing business, MAHA report full of errors, NBA YoungBoy getting pardoned by Trump, Trump falsely says white South African farmers were murdered, Diddy News, Gender Wars, LGBTQ News, fast food worker ordered to mental health court, Checkers' murder, pool float perv and sword ratchetness. Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rodimusprime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SayDatAgain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TBGWT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBlackGuyWhoTips⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theblackguywhotips@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theblackguywhotips.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Teepublic Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wishlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crowdcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Voicemail: ‪(980) 500-9034‬Go Premium: https://www.theblackguywhotips.com/premium/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Detective Gary Jenkins takes listeners deep into a lesser-known corner of American mob history—Denver, Colorado. While most think of Denver as a gateway to the Rockies and a hub for skiing, few realize it also served as the long-standing stronghold of the Smaldone crime family. Gary uncovers the roots of organized crime in southern Colorado, beginning in Pueblo, where early mobster James Coletti, a one-time associate of the Bonanno crime family, helped lay the foundation. He and the infamous Carlino brothers, including Pete Carlino—dubbed the "Al Capone of Southern Colorado"—dominated bootlegging during Prohibition and attempted to expand northward. But peace efforts failed, and bloody gang wars soon erupted, culminating in drive-by shootings, betrayal, and ultimately murder. From there, the story shifts to Joe Roma, Denver's would-be peacemaker and one-time crime boss, whose 1933 assassination created a power vacuum. Into that void stepped the Smaldone brothers—Clyde (“Flip Flop”), Eugene (“Checkers”), and Clarence (“Chauncey”)—who would dominate Denver's underworld from the 1940s through the 1980s. Their North Denver restaurant, Gaetano's, became both a community staple and a notorious mob hangout. Gary details the family's criminal enterprises, from gambling, loan sharking, and bootlegging to jury tampering and racketeering, including the high-profile 1953 gambling raid that brought federal heat. But the Smaldones weren't just feared—they were admired by many locals for their generosity, community involvement, and quiet acts of charity. They donated to orphanages, covered college tuition, and ensured no one in the neighborhood went hungry, blurring the line between gangster and good neighbor. The episode also explores the Smaldones' national connections, including partnerships with mob bosses in St. Louis, Detroit, and Chicago. Gary breaks down their Las Vegas Riviera Casino skim, in collaboration with Anthony Giordano, and how FBI wiretaps and surveillance exposed their involvement in one of the Mafia's most lucrative rackets. Figures like “Fat Willie” Villano, a nephew of Checkers, handled casino marker collections, sometimes doubling as muscle for overdue debts. As always, Gary brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective, asking: Were the Smaldones cold-blooded criminals or Robin Hood-style community protectors? The truth lies somewhere in between. Subscribe to get gangster stories weekly. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. Transcript In this episode, I delve deep into the intriguing world of organized crime in Denver, Colorado, a city not typically associated with mob activities. The focus of my research centers around the Small Dome family, who dominated the organized crime scene for several decades. Many listeners are surprised to learn that organized crime had roots in Denver, often overshadowed by its reputation as a skiing and outdoor paradise. But as we explore the historical timeline, we uncover how mob influence permeated this seemingly tranquil landscape. To kick off the narrative, I introduce the criminal origins in southern Colorado with figures like James Coletti, who made his reputation in Pueblo during the late 1950s. We examine Coletti's ties to the Bonanno family and his subsequent move to Pueblo, where he became embroiled in local organized crime. The podcast elaborates on key players like Pete Carlino, dubbed the "Al Capone of Southern Colorado,

Hollywood couldn't figure out how to sell a historical fiction political comedy about teenagers set twenty-five years in the past, but we're big fans of Andrew Fleming's 1999 film Dick and we're here to talk about it! Join in as we discuss teenage celebrity crushes, child stardom, an odd choice for weed storage, and a deep cast of sketch performers. Plus: Why does Nixon White House Counsel John Dean have a "special thanks" in the credits? Why is the New York Times review so fixated on connecting this movie to Monica Lewinsky? And, most importantly, why does this dog look nothing like Checkers?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Burn After Reading (2008)----------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Stephen Holden's review in the New York TimesMichael O'Sullivan's review in the Washington Post"Generation X's Tricky Dick" (Washington Post)"Dick Director on the Challenges of Making a Watergate Comedy and Whether it Could be Done Today" (The Hollywood Reporter)"9 Things You Never Really Knew about Dick" (Huffington Post)"Dick at 25: The Watergate Satire's Writer and Director on Putting Michelle Williams and Kirsten Dunst in Nixon's White House" (IndieWire)"Michelle Williams Bares All for Her Art" (Entertainment Weekly)"Michelle Williams, Naked Angel" (Paper Magazine)"Some Like Her Hot" (2012 GQ cover story on Michelle Williams)"How Did Two Elite Students Fall for the Zizians Cult?" (The Cut)"Stalkers, Disease, and Doubt: A Gymnast's Hard Road Back to the Games" (New York Times piece on Suni Lee's adjustment to fame and adult life)Dear Hollywood - Alyson Stoner's podcast on child acting"Jason Bateman" (Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend)"The Reveal of Emo Kylo Ren's Parentage is Tearing Twitter Apart" (AV Club)"The Story of the Really Weird Night Richard Nixon Hung out with Hippies at the Lincoln Memorial" (Washingtonian Magazine)

Bad moms were in the news this week - one killed her 3-year-old daughter for the Lord and one sold her 6-year-old daughter for parts. A Florida man fought a gator and the law (and the law won), a women beat up a child on a plane, and a Coast Guard vet turned OnlyFans model took justice into her own hands. A Checkers employee killed a man over mayo, a FL substitute teacher punched an autistic child, and people were very unhappy with this weekend's Roots Picnic. Gen Z needs Adulting 101, Mary Lou Retton got a DUI, and a teen died from the Tackle Game. We also discuss Trump's latest round of pardons and his response to TACO.

Mac & Bone start Friday's show, talking about the Checkers going up 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals of the AHL Playoffs, they recap the Braves splitting a double header with the Phillies, before moving to expansion on the horizon in both college football & basketball, and Xavier Legette goes viral again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Eric, @TimAndrewsHere, @Autopritts, @JaredYamamoto, Greg, and George in their newly extended timeslot from 3pm-7pm as they chat about Elon leaving DOGE, Mar-a-Lago Face, the Lynch auction, and so much more! *New episodes of our sister shows: The Popcast with Tim Andrews and The Nightcap with Jared Yamamoto are available as well!

Panthers long snapper, JJ Jansen, joins the show, as JJ talks about ongoing OTAs for the team, he weighs breaking a rule to have a rookie join Cart Talk, he talks about the Checkers win last night in the ECF, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new term has gone viral on social media for all the wrong reasons. A Checkers employee murders a customer. A former flight attendant is arrested in Sri Lanka for smuggling a drug containing the ingredient of human bones.Follow me on Twitter & Instagram: @siddavisPodcast IG: @thesocialintrovertpodcastPodcast Twitter: @SocialintroPodSend emails to: thesocialintrovertpodcastegmail.comMusic featured:Intro Song: Scienze & NappyHigh - NiceBoldy James & Your Boy Posca - OasisOutro Song: The Musalini & DJ.Fresh - Polo Scarf

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about National Sun Screen Day, woman with Vitamin D deficiency due to overuse of sun screen cracked bone in sleep, French cashier speaks with English accent since having tonsil surgery, US treasury will stop making new pennies soon, if you saw a fly on a spider web would you help it?, Rowan’s grad party, guy found dead body in his pool, man died while teaching teen to drive, man survived gator attack and was then shot and killed by police, more New Orleans inmates captured, more shark sightings than usual, parents leave kids alone in car so they can gamble, person who won $680k on $7 slot machine bet, President of France landed and Vietnam and was slapped by wife, all you can eat Chick Fil A, NBA and NHL playoffs, ice hockey world championship, Conor McGregor might buy OnlyFans, grandson of NASCAR CEO is behind motorcycle speeding YouTube channel, Michael Strahan’s pet pig was eaten, Britney Spears scolded for lighting cigarette on flight, record setting Memorial Day box office weekend, ceiling collapsed during screening of Final Destination, Phil Robinson of Duck Dynasty died, family says Metallica saved their life, old man farting in line causes a fight, update on Checkers shooting from last week, man pulled over for DUI with infant in car, drunk man kicking pole in public, man gets fired for not wearing pants during Zoom, passengers screaming when plane hit by sandstorm, kindergarten student brought Jell-O shots to school, kid brough WWII hand grenade to school, trend has guys calling their buddies to say good night, Dave’s sun burn, duck is terrorizing neighborhood, truck blew up while driving down road, toddler recovering after being bit twice by rattlesnake, kid smuggled lizards over from Italy, black bear fell from tree it was napping in, USA swears the most, cargo ship came ashore several feet from man’s seaside home in Norway, and more!

Panthers long snapper, JJ Jansen joins for his weekly off-season conversation, as he weighs in on the rule changes that were approved yesterday, including the Tush Push avoiding being banned, he talks about the Checkers advancing in he AHL postseason, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cat and Pat are joined this week with special guest and former Survivor legend Jon Lovett! Jon announces his engagement and talks about how he and his fiance got together, Pat reveals he's no longer anxious and has a new personality, and Cat asks about Jon's time on Survivor 47. Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektreatmentpodShow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seektreatmentpodCat: https://www.instagram.com/catccohenPat: https://www.instagram.com/patreegsSeek Treatment is a production of Headgum Studios. Our associate producer is Allie Kahan. Our producer is Tavi Kaunitz. Our executive producer is Emma Foley. The show is edited, mixed, and mastered by Richelle Chen. The show art was created by Carly Jean Andrews. Like the show? Rate Seek Treatment on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review.Advertise on Seek Treatment via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall, host of the Shutdown Fullcast podcast, to mainly discuss NIL money in College Football. But first the guys talk about Spencer's time at a Checkers in Florida (5:47) and why the President of Argentina made the entire country purchase a meme coin before it crashed. (9:20) Then, they get into Carson Beck transferring to Miami for the NIL money but getting 3 cars stolen from his house (20:23) and why college athletes with massive NIL deals should learn the magnitude of taxes. (32:44) The show rounds out with Bo and Spencer joking about Billy Joel's dating life and the musical group DeBarge. (41:20) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Visit BetterHelp.com/BOMANI today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices