Podcasts about Chester

Braxton Byerson grew up in a military family, played with both brothers at Virginia Union, then took the game to Uruguay and China before the ball stopped bouncing for him. Now he coaches, speaks, and writes about confidence, choices, and character, including the hard question he puts to young men: who are you when you do not get applause? Tommy talks with Braxton about getting cut, starting over with middle school girls basketball, life after a divorce, and why the words young people need most are I'm with you.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeBraxton grows up in Chester, VA, rooted in faith and humility by parents who cared more about character than applause.All three Byerson brothers play together at Virginia Union, a first in CIAA history.Pro ball in Uruguay and China puts him outside his language and comfort zone, and teaches him to sit back and listen.Confidence, choices, and character become his trifecta for student athletes.Getting cut in sixth grade, then again overseas, and choosing to show up anyway.Coaching a middle school girls team that had won three games in eight years into the playoffs four years running.Writing Stay on the Tracks, getting certified as a life coach, and taking the leap when fear and trust in God cannot share the same seat.Why youth open up when an adult says I'm with you, and Galatians 6:9 as the line he leaves people with.(0:00) Intro(3:50) Military kid to Chester, Virginia (7:45) Three brothers at Virginia Union (9:15) Pro ball in Uruguay and China(15:15) Confidence, choices, and character(19:25) Who are you without applause(20:45) The ring of existence(27:10) Bigger than basketball(27:35) Cut in sixth grade, then overseas(33:15) Coaching middle school girls(38:15) Writing and life coaching(48:30) I'm with you (57:05) Galatians 6:9 (58:27) How to connect with BraxtonStay on the Tracks, A Journey of Patience and Perseverance You've Got This, The Student Trifecta for Academic Achievement https://braxtonbyersonent.carrd.co https://www.instagram.com/braxb_7/ https://vuusports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/braxton-byerson/966 Instagram and TikTok: braxb_7 Facebook and LinkedIn: Braxton ByersonLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org

Today we read, Monkeypig, by Huw Aaron.

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The Thirlwall Inquiry into how Lucy Letby was able to murder babies at the Countess of Chester hospital has released a damning report. It found the hospital could have prevented at least three of the murders, if not for evidence of a pernicious “them and us” culture and a lack of safeguards. But what does this report mean for the hospital authorities? And will it have any bearing on Letby's attempts at an appeal?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Sian Bradley, Northern correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producers: Micaela Arneson, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Lucy Letby inquiry: staff could have stopped three murders Further listening: Is there ‘new evidence' in the Lucy Letby case?Clips: BBC, The Telegraph, The Mirror, True Criminals podcast, The Guardian, The Thirlwall Inquiry. Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, new figures suggest the state pension will rise by 3.9% to up to £13,000 a year. The increase is based on earning figures as dictated by the triple lock, the policy the government uses to guarantee pension growth.The rise has reignited debates about the long-term affordability and generational fairness of state pensions which have seen costs balloon in recent years. Alex and James are joined by economics editor Faisal Islam who's also been speaking to Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark about calls for greater AI safeguarding.Plus, the Thirlwall inquiry into how Lucy Letby was able to murder babies at the Countess of Chester hospital has delivered its findings, describing a "complete failure" to protect infants from harm. Michael Buchanan, social affairs correspondent, was at the inquiry and has been following the crisis in UK maternity care. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXdNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenters were Alex Forsyth and James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Cordelia Hemming and Anna Harris. The social producers were Jem Westgate and Gabriel Purcell-Davis. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Three babies might have survived and others could have been protected if hospital staff had taken action over concerns about the nurse Lucy Letby, an inquiry has found. Lady Justice Thirlwall, who led the inquiry, found there was a ‘complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit' at the Countess of Chester hospital. Letby is serving 15 whole-life prison terms for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more. The former neonatal nurse says she is innocent and is fighting to overturn her convictions. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian's north of England editor, Josh Halliday. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What happens when someone who never really believed in the paranormal suddenly finds themselves running a haunted location?This week on Pursuit of the Paranormal, Greg and Ash are joined by Scott Kaye from The Daily Detour Paranormalfor a brilliant conversation about how a spontaneous paranormal investigation turned into an obsession — and eventually led Scott and the team to take over The Old Vicarage in Wakefield as their own investigation location.Scott takes us right back to the beginning, including an early investigation at 30 East Drive, strange REM pod and music-box activity, and the bizarre story of a set of rosary beads that repeatedly disappeared, returned damaged and ultimately ended up locked away in the team's paranormal museum.We also get into The Old Vicarage itself and the stories surrounding the building — reported shadow figures, unexplained whistling and knocking, the feeling of being watched, physical sensations experienced by investigators and the story of a supposed Victorian boy named Jack associated with the basement.Then there are the objects.Scott talks about The Vault, the Vicarage's collection of supposedly haunted and historic items, including a new object allegedly connected with a young boy — and Bob the Clown, an object with a history connected to My Haunted Hotel / The Old King's Head in Chester before eventually finding its way to The Daily Detour.But what makes this conversation particularly interesting is Scott's willingness to question his own experiences. Even after moments that felt completely paranormal at the time, he talks openly about going back afterwards, looking for ordinary explanations and asking whether an experience really proves anything at all.And there's one experience he still struggles to explain: while investigating The Junction Inn, Scott says he heard what sounded like a young girl crying — almost immediately followed by a REM pod activating in another room. It remains one of the moments that has stayed with him most. Pasted text.txtTXTWe talk haunted locations, attachments, haunted objects, investigation methods, belief vs scepticism, paranormal equipment, building a new investigation team and what comes next for The Daily Detour Paranormal.

On a cold winter morning in Dodge City, Matt Dillon and Chester discover that the notorious Pueblo gang has arrived in town. When the regular stagecoach fails to show up on schedule, Matt and Chester ride out to investigate, uncovering an ambush and taking on a deeply personal mission to rescue a taken passenger and bring the outlaws to justice.

When you pay a premium for pasture raised chicken or pasture raised pork at the store, you're probably not getting what you think you're getting. Chickens and pigs are monogastric animals — they have one stomach and no rumen, which means they can't ferment grass the way a cow can. Chickens descend from jungle fowl and pigs are woodland animals, so the image of birds on open green pasture has more to do with marketing than with biology. Whatever you feed a monogastric goes straight into its meat. There's no filter. My guest this week is Chester Bidmead, founder of Ancestral Food, who moved from the UK to Texas and built a vertically integrated farm after his son's health forced him to question the eggs and chicken his family was buying. We get into why breed selection matters more than any label — American Bresse chicken versus Cornish Cross chicken, and why heritage breed chickens behave like an entirely different animal — plus fermented chicken feed, rationing, woodland raised pork, and running a corn and soy free chicken operation at commercial scale. Chester also shares what his lab tests actually showed when he compared his birds against store-bought, including one result that surprised him and one that didn't improve at all. If you eat pork or poultry, this episode changes how you shop for it. About Chester Bidmead:  Chester Bidmead is the founder of Ancestral Food and a former entrepreneur who grew and sold two businesses before turning to farming, with a family history of fishing in coastal England dating back to 500AD, a 2016 move to San Antonio, Texas, and a vertically integrated monogastric operation he built from scratch in 2025 that controls everything from birth to packet — his own farrowing and hatchery, woodland raising, and a USDA-inspected processing facility. His approach argues that pasture-raising chickens and pigs is largely theater, because neither animal can ferment grass — and that what a monogastric eats is exactly what ends up on your plate. Ancestral Food — https://ancestralfood.com/  In this episode: 00:00 Intro 03:52 Why ancestral foods 06:12 Son's health wakeup 09:23 Breeds over labels 11:01 Woodland trials win 12:29 Rationing and fermented feed 14:28 Can you go zero feed 28:51 If the lights go out 40:08 Clean processing without chlorine 43:39 Fatty acid lab results 57:20 Sourcing and shipping options 01:00:47 Final thoughts Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Leopardstown (12th September 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Doncaster, Bath, Chester, Lingfield and Musselbrough. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Racing Postcast!Host Sam Hart is joined by top Racing Post tipster Harry Wilson, James Hill and Unibet's Ed Nicholson to break down an excellent weekend of racing in England and Ireland.The panel kicks off with the action at Doncaster, where the St Leger takes centre stage. While it may not be the strongest renewal of the final Classic of the season, the panel have plenty of strong opinions on the race — and some interesting bets to consider.Chester provides the supporting ITV card, with Ed Nicholson revealing an 11/1 best bet for the Watergate Cup.We also look across the Irish Sea, where Blue Bolt and Precise go head-to-head once again, while Constitution River returns in the Juddmonte International after a slightly disappointing run.

Today we read, Make Them Say Poo, by Stephen.

In July of 1906, two young lovers checked into an Adirondack hotel before setting out alone on Big Moose Lake in a rented rowboat. Only one of them would return, and the subsequent trial would become a media sensation; inspire famous novels, movies, and more than one ghost story.Sources:Murder in the Adirondacks: An American Tragedy Revisited by Craig BrandonUnsolved Mysteries, season 8, episode 7 (OG Robert Stack)Podcast episode: Adirondack True Crime: The Murder at Big Moose LakeThis Week's Episode Brought To You By:Hers - Personalized, affordable plans for weight loss, hair, and anxiety - forhers.com/LOVEMURDERProgressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/ ****Quince - Elevated essentials that feel effortless. Free shipping and 365-day returns at http://quince.com/lovemurderIndaCloud - If you're 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping with code lovemurder at https://inda.shop/lovemurderMint Mobile – Unlimited premium wireless for $15/month. Switch today at mintmoble.com/lovemurderJones Road Beauty - Use code Love at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a free full sized Mascara with your first purchase!Find LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok: @LoveMurderPodPatreon: /LoveMurderPodCredits: Love Murder is hosted by Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette, researched by Sarah Lynn Robinson and researched and written by Jessie Pray, produced by Nathaniel Whittemore and edited by Kyle Barbour-HoffmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For decades, Chester Moore has investigated reports of mysterious cats roaming the American wilds. Some can probably be explained as mountain lions. Others aren't nearly so easy. In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, Chester digs into some of the strangest big-cat encounters people have personally brought to him—including the astonishing account of a Texas man who said he walked outside and discovered what appeared to be an African lion in his chicken coop. Then there are the tracks. Chester recounts his own investigation of enormous cat tracks that seemed far too large for what should have been walking through that country, along with other reports involving unusually large and possibly exotic cats. Could escaped exotic cats explain some of the strangest predator sightings reported across Texas and the South? How many unusual animals have disappeared into the woods without anyone ever knowing they were there? Some sightings are mistakes. Some have ordinary explanations. But every once in a while, somebody sees something that isn't supposed to be there.

The unexpected postponement on Saturday means that FC Cincinnati has had extra time to consider their side of the equation. Now they need to solve a team that has suddenly solved their own issues. The Orange & Blue face a revitalized Philadelphia Union squad that has rediscovered their chemistry. Undefeated since the World Cup break, the Union are suddenly world beaters again after a tumultuous start to the season. Was it as simple as abandoning the Bradley Carnell experiment early enough to reset the deck? We sit down with Kyle and Jillian Almoney from their husband-wife podcast The One Team We Agree On. They give us perspective on the hard reset, the return to creative soccer after flushing out the energy drink, and the confidence to give Cavan Sullivan free-range movement. What can Cincinnati expect going into Chester this Wednesday? Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Check out Kyle and Jillian's site: The One Team We Agree On. Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.

Sometimes the strangest thing you encounter in the woods isn't an animal. Over the years, Dark Outdoors® host Chester Moore has collected some truly bizarre stories from hunters, anglers and other people who spend serious time in wild places. In this episode, he digs into some of the strangest—encounters involving people who seemingly shouldn't have been where they were, doing things that made absolutely no sense. It starts with a man who says he encountered someone in the woods dressed head to toe like a ninja, complete with swords. Then there's Chester's friend sitting alone in a hunting blind in the middle of nowhere when he suddenly heard a voice. It sounded almost like a whisper, yet somehow carried with incredible volume. “Feels good.” He never saw who—or what—said it. From there, Chester shares more strange accounts of unexpected people, unexplained voices and unsettling encounters in remote places. We spend a lot of time worrying about predators, dangerous wildlife and things that go bump in the night. But sometimes the weirdest thing waiting beyond the trail is another human being. And all you can ask afterward is... Who in the green hill was that?

From chokecherry pit-spitting in Lewistown to bed racing and big-time music in Chester, Montana’s small communities know how to celebrate. Click on the podcast as we chat with Lewistown Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Theron LaFountain about the 37th annual […] The post Sampling Montana's Hometown Festivals first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Kevin Warsh spoke at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium on August 28th, and there were four things in his comments that could directly affect housing as we head into the stretch run of 2026. In this update, I break down what he said, what he pointedly did NOT say, and why the market read his remarks as unexpectedly hawkish. I also cover where the odds sit for a quarter point increase at the next policy meeting, why mortgage rates are inching toward seven percent, and what the conflict in Iran has to do with all of it. Here in our market, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties are still sitting under a two month supply of homes. Philadelphia is running a bit higher. Inventory is up over 13 percent through July across the metro, but absorption rates are keeping supply tight. That combination creates very different opportunities depending on whether you're buying or selling right now. If you're a buyer waiting on the sidelines for rates to drop, you need to hear takeaway number three. If you're a seller trying to time the back half of the year, the inventory picture matters more than the headline rate.

Some wildlife crimes are difficult to comprehend. Years ago, Chester Moore traveled to a location where someone had illegally killed a buffalo, removed its head with a chainsaw and abandoned the rest of the animal to rot. What he encountered there opened a window into a side of the outdoors most people never see. In this episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester explores some of the most disturbing and bizarre poaching cases he has encountered and investigated over the years. There are poachers willing to kill wildlife simply for trophies. Criminals willing to threaten the very people charged with protecting wildlife—including a shocking case involving shots fired into a game warden's home on Christmas Eve. And then there is the international black market, where wildlife trafficking can become almost unimaginable, including a case in which U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials discovered a coat smuggled into America that had been made using the skins of five jaguars. These aren't hunting stories. They're stories about greed, cruelty and the people who operate outside the laws designed to protect wildlife—and the wildlife officers who sometimes put themselves in danger trying to stop them. Because the outdoors has a dark side.

Toyota didn't beat Mercedes by getting cheaper. It beat Mercedes by getting closer to the customer first. Here's the six-year research obsession behind the Lexus LS 400, and why undercutting your way to a full panel is a strategy that has already failed in a dozen other industries, and what Harvard's own pricing research says to do instead. By Michael Tetreault, Editor-In-Chief, Concierge Medicine Today "I'm a car guy, so bear with me on this one. There will be some good points [in this article], I promise. I know enough about engines to self-diagnose and wrench on them myself. Driving an old car with lifter problems through North Dakota and southern Canada in the '90s will teach you that." ~Michael Tetreault Today's article isn't about concierge medicine directly. It's about a distant cousin in the subscription-based healthcare world, direct primary care, or DPC. Over the past two decades, I've noticed more and more that there is a moment almost every DPC or low-cost, membership-based practice hits around year two or three, when the patient panel quietly stalls (catch the car pun). Growth that used to feel automatic starts to flatten out, and you notice it before you can quite explain it. That's usually right about when a competitor down the road launches at $59 to $93 a month, and a quiet voice in your head says: just drop the price. Fill the seats. Worry about margin later. That instinct is understandable. It is also, according to decades of business research and a growing body of data inside concierge and membership medicine itself, one of the fastest ways to damage the very practice you built to serve patients better. This is not a scolding. It is a strategy conversation, grounded in evidence, for low-cost subscription-based physicians who left, or are considering leaving, the insurance-driven system specifically to build something sustainable that has a low cost for the patients because you feel your altruistic nature pulling you to do so. But, if the goal is sustainability, the tactic matters. What "racing to the bottom" actually means Let's zoom out for a moment. A price war is what happens when competitors inside the same market repeatedly cut prices to undercut one another, creating a cycle where each side matches or beats the last cut. This "price-cutting momentum" pulls in competitors who feel forced to follow the initial price cut, and while it can create short-term benefits for the buyer, it erodes the profit margins of everyone competing. Harvard Business School researchers Akshay Rao and Mark Bergen, writing in Harvard Business Review, built a career studying exactly this dynamic across industries. Their conclusion, echoed by strategists since, is blunt: most price wars are avoidable, and the businesses that start them or get pulled into them rarely come out ahead. The Kinsta business blog, summarizing HBR's own internal analysis of the question, put it plainly: when businesses were asked whether they should engage in a price war, the overwhelming answer was "no." Instead, the research points toward differentiation as the more durable response to a low-cost competitor. There is a second, quieter finding in that same research that some physicians should sit with. Price itself shapes how a buyer perceives value, and a price set too low signals that the product is cheap, in the way a price set too high can signal it is a ripoff. In other words, the discount that was supposed to win the patient can be the very thing that tells the patient your care is not worth much. It's indeed, a delicate balance and it's different for every practice and every doctor. Why? Because of who you work for and serve: the patient. Every patient is different. Every practice is different. That makes this topic challenging but it's a conversation worth having because I want to see your practice thrive and more importantly, survive in your community. The framework underneath the instinct Michael Porter, the Harvard strategist whose work still anchors most first-year MBA curricula, described three durable paths to competitive advantage: cost leadership, differentiation, or a focused niche strategy. A company chooses to compete either through lower costs than its rivals or by differentiating itself along dimensions the customer actually values, in order to command a higher price. What Porter warned against was the position most panic-driven price cuts land a practice in. Porter's phrase for it is "stuck in the middle," and it describes an organization trying to be all things to all people, with no distinct competitive advantage as a result. Businesses caught here typically perform the worst in their industry precisely because they never committed to one strength. A DPC practice that quietly lowers its price to compete on cost, while still trying to deliver same-day access, unhurried visits, and so-called affordable white-glove service, is not competing on cost leadership. It is trying to sell a premium product at a discount price, and the math does not hold. Today, a medical practice or a company stuck in this position cannot beat a true cost leader on price, because it never built the operational discipline or scale to sustain that price, and it cannot beat a differentiator on the experience it promised, because the discipline required to deliver that experience costs money. Both promises erode at once. What the data inside DPC and low-cost membership medicine is already showing This is not theoretical for DPC and low-cost membership medicine practices. It is visible in the industry's own numbers. The 2026 State of DPC survey, distributed through the DPC Alliance and Hint Health's network, found a direct relationship between panel size and price. Practices with fewer than 200 patients averaged $105.93 per member per month, practices with 201 to 500 patients averaged $99.28, and practices with more than 500 patients averaged $77.74 per member per month. Read plainly, the larger the panel, the lower the average price charged per patient. That pattern is exactly what Porter's framework predicts happens to practices chasing volume without a differentiation strategy to protect price. It is worth noting this figure comes from Hint Health, a technology vendor with a commercial interest in DPC's growth, so it should be read as directional industry data rather than an independent audit. It is nonetheless the most comprehensive dataset the movement currently has. At the same time, the broader market is not short on room to compete on value instead of price. More than half of private healthcare consumers rank the cost of care as the most dissatisfying part of their current healthcare experience, and DPC's growth has been driven in large part by employers and patients who are tired of opaque, escalating costs elsewhere in the system, not by DPC being the cheapest option on paper. Employers now fund the majority, roughly 60 percent, of active DPC memberships, according to Hint Health's 2026 trends report, which signals that the buyers filling panels today are increasingly sophisticated purchasers evaluating value, retention, and outcomes, not simply hunting for the lowest sticker price. Regional pricing tells a similar story. Northeast DPC pricing rose 33 percent over five years, from $60 to $80 a month, even as national demand for the model accelerated. Practices in that region did not grow by discounting. They grew while raising price, in a market that was simultaneously expanding. The altruism problem no one names out loud Here is the part of this conversation that is specific to medicine and does not show up in a typical business school case study on price wars. Physicians are trained, deliberately and repeatedly, to put the patient's welfare ahead of their own. Medical professionalism itself is defined in the literature by principles of excellence, accountability, altruism, integrity, and humanism, all oriented around the patient relationship. That formation is not incidental. It is the point of medical education, and it is a genuine strength of the profession that should never be coached out of a physician. But that same formation has a side effect worth naming honestly. A rigorous study out of the University of Cologne and University of Rennes, published in the Journal of Health Economics, measured patient-regarding altruism in 733 medical students at different stages of training. The researchers found that patient-regarding altruism is highest among freshmen, declines significantly through the middle years of medical study, and rises again in the final year as students begin assisting in clinical practice. Students with lower income expectations showed higher altruism scores overall. Sit with that last finding. The training that makes physicians excellent, trustworthy, patient-first clinicians also correlates with a documented discomfort around charging what care is actually worth. That discomfort is admirable in the exam room. It becomes a strategic liability in the business office, where it quietly nudges a physician toward the lowest defensible price rather than the price that reflects the value delivered, the access provided, and the sustainability required to keep serving that same patient for the next twenty years. This is not a call to abandon altruism. It is a call to separate two different questions that get tangled together under stress: am I a good doctor and am I running a sustainable practice. A price built out of guilt is not more altruistic than a price built out of strategy. A closed practice serves no one. What other industries learned the hard way Medicine is not the first field to face this exact temptation, and the businesses that raced to the bottom on price rarely tell a happy ending. Rao and Bergen's HBR research spans industries from B2B and agribusiness to healthcare and the nonprofit sector, and the throughline in that body of work is consistent: firms that respond to a low-price competitor by cutting their own price usually shrink the whole market's profitability without gaining durable share, because the competitor simply cuts again. The winners in price wars, when there are any, tend to be the largest players with the deepest balance sheets, the ones who can absorb losses the longest. A solo or small-group physician practice is almost never that player, and should not try to be. The lesson for low-cost DPC physicians is not abstract. It is Porter's choice, stated as a decision every practice has to make deliberately rather than by drift: compete on being demonstrably, operationally the lowest-cost, highest-efficiency provider in your market, which requires real scale and real systems, or compete on being demonstrably different in a way patients value enough to pay for. Trying to hold both at once is what leaves a practice, in Porter's words, stuck in the middle, with margins too thin to sustain the very things that made the practice worth choosing in the first place. The Lexus Lesson: Price Is a Result, Not a Strategy Circling back to my car guy roots, there is an automotive story worth every physician's attention here, because it is one of the clearest business case studies ever produced on the exact question this article is asking you if you're a DPC physician. It comes from Hagerty's "Revelations" series, hosted by Jason Cammisa, on the origin of the 1989 Lexus LS 400, and it has been retold in detail across automotive trade press and in Chester Dawson's book Lexus: The Relentless Pursuit. The origin story matters as much as the engineering. Toyota's first American export, the Toyopet Crown, was a flop, selling only a few hundred units before Toyota pulled it from the market in the late 1950s. Twenty five years of steady rebuilding later, Toyota had become the largest importer of vehicles into the United States, and that success triggered a protectionist response. In the early 1980s, the U.S. government pressured Japan into so-called voluntary export restraints, capping Japanese auto imports at roughly 1.7 million vehicles a year. With volume capped by government policy, Toyota USA's Yukiyasu Togo pushed a different lever: if the company could not sell more cars, it needed to sell more profitable ones. That constraint, not ambition alone, is what pushed Toyota into the luxury segment. In 1983, Toyota's then chairman Eiji Toyoda greenlit a secret effort known as Project F1, for Flagship One. Where a typical vehicle program of that era might use around 200 engineers and a few hundred million dollars, F1 was reportedly given no fixed budget and a development team of roughly 1,400 engineers, 60 designers, and thousands of additional technicians and support staff, spread across a six-year effort widely reported to have cost in the neighborhood of a billion dollars. What that team actually did is the part physicians should study closely. Rather than guess at what luxury buyers wanted, a team of designers and engineers relocated to a rented house in Laguna Beach, California, and spent months directly observing affluent Americans: watching valet stands outside country clubs, studying the furniture in high-end homes, and even analyzing the leather scent inside Jaguar interiors closely enough to reverse-engineer the tanning process. They tested switchgear and steering wheel ergonomics against how women with long, manicured nails actually interact with a dashboard. This is the practice Toyota calls genchi genbutsu, going to see for yourself, rather than relying on assumptions about the customer. Separately, Toyota's research uncovered something more specific and more useful than "people want a cheaper luxury car." Mercedes-Benz owners loved the prestige of their cars but consistently described the dealership experience itself, the pressure, the wait, the sense of being talked down to, as miserable. Lexus rebuilt the entire buying experience around that single insight. Sales moved from an elevated desk to a shared coffee table, removing the physical power imbalance of a traditional car sale. Only 80 of roughly 1,500 dealer applicants were approved to sell the car, each required to invest several million dollars and submit to ongoing customer satisfaction audits. The product and the experience of buying it were treated as a single, inseparable offer. The engineering discipline underneath all of this was, by most independent accounts, extreme. Chief engineer Ichiro Suzuki pursued a drag coefficient of 0.29, well below the S-Class's 0.36 to 0.37, without relying on a rear spoiler, which he considered an inelegant shortcut. Interior noise was engineered down to roughly 58 decibels versus about 60 for the S-Class, and multiple road tests reported the LS 400 was as quiet at 125 miles per hour as its German rivals were at 95. Prototypes logged well over a million miles of testing, and engineers reportedly disassembled competitor vehicles to study exactly how they failed over years of use, then engineered around each weakness. When the LS 400 launched in 1989, it was priced at roughly $35,000, commonly cited as about half the price, or as much as $30,000 less, than a comparably equipped Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The price gap was so large that BMW reportedly suggested Toyota was selling the car at a loss. Within two years, Lexus had overtaken Mercedes-Benz as the best-selling luxury import brand in the United States and topped J.D. Power's quality and service rankings, and Mercedes is reported to have lost roughly a quarter of its U.S. sales in the aftermath. Here is the part physicians should sit with. The low price was not the strategy. It was the output of the strategy. Toyota did not set out to build a cheaper Mercedes and work backward. It spent six years and enormous resources removing the specific frustrations its own research showed were driving prestige-loving customers away, then engineered a manufacturing process disciplined enough to make that quality repeatable at scale, and only after that work was done did it set a price the market would reward. The aggressive price was possible because the operational excellence and the customer research underneath it were real, not because anyone at Toyota decided to compete by cutting corners. This is the distinction that gets lost when a DPC or low-cost membership medicine practice drops its membership fee simply to fill a panel out of fear. Toyota's price was earned through relentless, well-funded engineering and firsthand study of exactly what its target customer resented about the existing options. A practice that lowers its price without first doing that same work, actually going to see for yourself what frustrates the patients you want to serve, and building a practice that removes those specific frustrations, is doing the opposite of what Lexus did. It is cutting the price before it has earned the right to. The translatable lesson is not "charge less." It is this: find out, directly and specifically, what your patients are actually frustrated by in the healthcare experience they already have, build a practice that removes that frustration with real discipline, treat the entire patient experience, not just the clinical visit, as part of the product, and let price follow from that work rather than substitute for it. Toyota spent six years in the field before it touched the price tag. Most practices considering a discount have not spent six weeks asking patients what specifically is broken in the care they are currently getting. What to build instead None of this means price is fixed or that access should be reserved only for the wealthy. It means the starting question changes. Instead of asking what is the lowest price that will fill my panel, the more durable question is what does my practice do that a patient cannot get anywhere else in this market, and does my price reflect that honestly. That might be same-day access. It might be visit length. It might be a specific clinical focus, a specific population, or a specific relationship to a local employer. Differentiation does not require the highest price in the market. It requires a clear, honest reason for the price you have chosen, one you can say out loud to a patient without flinching. Panel growth built on discounting tends to attract patients who are price-shopping and will leave the moment a cheaper option appears next door. Panel growth built on a clear, differentiated value proposition tends to attract patients who stay, refer, and tolerate a price increase because they understand what they are paying for. This article is intended for educational and informational purposes for physicians and healthcare leaders. It does not constitute financial, legal, accounting, or medical advice, and practice pricing decisions should be made in consultation with qualified financial and legal advisors familiar with your specific market and regulatory environment. Sources Rao, Akshay R. and Bergen, Mark E. "How to Fight a Price War." Harvard Business Review, March-April 2000. hbr.org/2000/03/how-to-fight-a-price-war "Price war." Wikipedia, accessed August 2026. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_war "How a Race to the Bottom Hurts Your Business's Bottom Line." Kinsta, July 15, 2024. kinsta.com/blog/race-to-the-bottom Porter, Michael E. Competitive Strategy (1980) and Competitive Advantage (1985), Harvard Business School Press. Summarized via "Porter's generic strategies," Wikipedia, and Strategic Management Insight, strategicmanagementinsight.com/tools/porters-three-generic-strategies "State of DPC 2026: Key Takeaways From DPC Alliance's Physician Survey." Hint Health, July 18, 2026. blog.hint.com/state-of-dpc-2026-key-takeaways-from-the-dpc-alliances-physician-survey "Hint Health Releases 2026 Direct Primary Care Trends Report." Hint Health, April 23, 2026, distributed via PR Newswire, Yahoo Finance, and Morningstar. "DPC Membership Pricing Trends." Hint Health Blog, June 24, 2022. blog.hint.com/dpc-membership-pricing-trends "High cost of health care may be boosting direct primary care membership." Medical Economics, November 16, 2025. medicaleconomics.com/view/high-cost-of-health-care-may-be-boosting-direct-primary-care-membership Sagebien, Julia; L'Haridon, Olivier; Wiesen, Daniel; et al. "The formation of physician altruism." 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Publisher synopsis via AbeBooks, abebooks.com/9780470828045 A detailed companion recap of the Hagerty Revelations episode, covering Project F1 staffing, the Laguna Beach research house, the coffee-table dealership model, and Suzuki's engineering targets, was supplied directly by the editor. Its original publisher and byline could not be independently confirmed at time of writing. Facts drawn from it (drag coefficient, price gap, engineer count, dealership vetting) were cross-checked against sources 11 through 15 above before inclusion, and the editor should confirm original attribution before publication.

ne night in the Texas darkness, Chester Moore found himself looking through the sights of a rifle at an animal he had every opportunity to shoot. He didn't pull the trigger. What Chester believes stood in front of him that night was a red wolf—an animal officially declared extinct in the wild across its historic Texas range decades ago. In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, Chester tells the story of that encounter and others he has had with mysterious wild canines over the years. Some looked remarkably like the red wolves that once roamed Texas and Louisiana. Others were harder to explain. The official story of the red wolf is complicated by hybridization with coyotes, disappearing populations and decades of debate over what exactly constitutes a red wolf. But what happens when animals resembling those supposedly lost wolves continue turning up in unexpected places? This is a journey into the swamps, forests and backroads of the Gulf Coast in search of one of America's most mysterious predators—and an exploration of the possibility that what people are seeing in the darkness isn't always what we've been told should be there. Sometimes extinction leaves behind ghosts. And sometimes those ghosts have four legs.

In 1997, Chester Moore and his wife Lisa were driving to Pasadena, Texas, to visit a friend when they came upon a scene they would never forget. Police and investigators had converged on an area near a retention pond. Chester and Lisa didn't know exactly what had happened, but they would soon learn they had driven upon the scene where, that very day, the body of 12-year-old Laura Smither had been discovered following a massive search. Nearly three decades later, Chester returns to that moment in this deeply personal episode of Dark Outdoors®, exploring Laura's murder, serial killer William Reece and the larger, haunting history of the Texas Killing Fields. And remarkably, this isn't just history. As this episode drops, the Texas Killing Fields are back in the news. More than four decades after 16-year-old Laura Miller disappeared, James Dolphs Elmore Jr. has become the first person convicted in connection with the deaths of the four women whose bodies were found in the infamous Calder Road field. The guilty verdict came just one day before this episode's release, and Elmore has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Chester examines those stunning new developments before turning to another question at the heart of Dark Outdoors: Why can places like this become hunting grounds for human predators? From isolated roads and abandoned fields to marshes, woods and the forgotten edges of growing communities, this is a story about what can happen where civilization meets the darkness. Because sometimes the most dangerous predator in the outdoors is human.

Today we read, The Runaway Pea, by Kjartan Poskitt and Alex Willmore.

https://www.patreon.com/breakingsocialnorms/posts/chester-pt-2-168206960?pr=true (*UNLOCK Ad-free, early access and monthly bonus content!)Today we're wrapping up our two part special on Chester Bennington and we're exploring YOUR theories before creating and exploring a new theory that Chester is actually related to Aleister Crowley! Then we'll get into this Silent Children documentary film, if it existed and who was really involved which will get into Erika Kirk and Operation Underground Railroad! Finally, we are going to either debunk or prove a conspiracy about the real lyrics to Hunger Strike ("former babies" or "farming babies"?) with the actual CD!  LINKS: Check out Part 1: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2026/08/17/chester-bennington-pt-1-chris-cornell-dog-island-john-podesta-ufos-canada-mkultra-epstein/Show sponsor- Isaac's Merch Store! https://occultsymbolism.com/You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms  OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWOccult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

The U.S. military said it began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran at 12:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday. "The strikes follow recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region," the U.S. military's Central Command said in a statement on X.A Bank of America vice president is the woman killed in a stabbing attack in New York City's Times Square. The NYPD identified 32-year-old Erin Piacenti of Chester, New Jersey, as the victim. The attack happened Monday in the heart of Times Square.

Mitch, Faolan, and Ishmael, along with allies old and new, exit the Megastructure to find that the chaos and violence in Chester has escalated sharply in their absence. Music: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Three Chain Links - Gotham is desperate Bruce… Alexander Nakarada - Landskab White Bat Audio - Hellion Neuron Spectre - Full Moon Overdrive (2018 mix) Josh Woodward - I Want to Destroy Something Beautiful (Instrumental) Josh Woodward - She Dreams in Blue (Instrumental) Josh Woodward - Private Hurricane (Instrumental) The WARHORSE - LOL She's Fluent in Sarcasm   Director's Note: The ORPHEUS Protocol is supported by our generous backers on Patreon: Visit http://www.patreon.com/orpheusprotocol for details. If you enjoy The ORPHEUS Protocol, please consider dropping us a review on iTunes. This is the best way for us to reach a broader audience. The ORPHEUS Protocol releases Monday, provided no community medical emergencies have taken Rob too much away from their desk. 

On this day, 31 August 1972, a meeting of striking building workers in the Chester and North Wales Action Committee was held at the Bull & Stirrup pub in Chester, North West England. During this meeting, it was decided to send six coaches of striking building workers to Shrewsbury the following week to picket construction sites which hadn't yet come out on strike. That day would prove fateful for a number of building worker activists (and the wider trade union movement) as, despite no violence being reported by the dozens of police who followed the pickets all day, 24 workers would be arrested months later on bogus charges of 'conspiracy' to intimidate.Learn more about the dispute in our podcast episodes 65-66 with Ricky Tomlinson, actor and one of the Shrewsbury 24: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e65-66-building-workers-strike-w-ricky-tomlinson/Pic: The strikers in ShrewsburyOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

In this week's episode, I speak with Dr. James Holt, Associate Professor of Religious Education at the University of Chester in England and author of On Holy Ground: Inter-faith Encounters and the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. I wanted to chat with him about how Latter-day Saints can hold unapologetic convictions in the Restored Gospel while simultaneously recognizing and celebrating God's active hand in other world religions. Drawing on decades of classroom teaching, interfaith leadership, and scholarly research, Dr. Holt shares how genuine, respectful dialogue can transform our understanding of God's children without compromising our own faith.We explore the theological foundations of interfaith work, the beauty of "holy envy," and practical ways we can move past mere tolerance toward deep, loving, and Christlike relationships in our everyday communities.Some highlights from this episode include:God at Work Across Faiths: Dr. Holt examines the 1978 First Presidency statement regarding God's light in moral leaders and philosophers throughout history, unpacking why recognizing divine truth across all religions is essential to understanding the full depth of Christ's grace.Moving Beyond the "Fortress Church": Addressing Patrick Mason's concept of the fortress church, Dr. Holt explains why Latter-day Saints cannot fulfill the call to be the "salt of the earth" if they isolate themselves in cultural echo chambers rather than engaging meaningfully with their neighbors.The Power of "Holy Envy": Reflections on learning from other traditions, including the Sikh principle of seva (selfless service without expectation of reward), Pope Francis's inclusive ministry in Catholicism, and the transformative focus of Buddhist mindfulness in our daily discipleship.Engaging Without Contention: Practical advice on how to handle difficult or patronizing interfaith encounters by choosing understanding over "winning," avoiding defensive "Bible bashes," and adopting Martin Buber's "I-Thou" framework to view others as fellow children of God rather than objects or potential converts.Everyday Steps for Interfaith Connection: Simple, actionable ways to start building bridges this week—from offering a warm, supportive presence to neighbors of minority faiths to asking thoughtful questions about upcoming religious holidays and traditions.Books Referenced in This Episode:On Holy Ground: Inter-faith Encounters and the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ by James Holthttps://www.cedarfort.com/products/on-holy-groundUnderstanding Sikhism: A Guide for Teachers by James D. Holthttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/understanding-sikhism-9781350263161/Understanding Buddhism: A Guide for Teachers by James D. Holthttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/understanding-buddhism-9781350330245/Towards a Latter-day Saint Theology of Religions by James Holthttps://jamesdholt.com/books/Connect with Dr. James Holt:Website: https://jamesdholt.comSocial Media (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook): @drjamesdholtFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.

For Chester Moore, the question isn't simply an internet legend. It is connected to a mystery that has fascinated him since childhood. In this episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester digs into his archives and revisits an investigation into reports of giant rattlesnakes, including an extraordinary account involving a rattlesnake said to have measured approximately 11 feet long. It's a mystery Chester first encountered as a kid and one he has spent years trying to understand. How large can rattlesnakes actually grow? Where did some of the incredible historical claims about enormous rattlesnakes originate? And when stories are passed down for decades, how do we separate exaggeration and mistaken measurements from accounts that deserve a closer look? Chester follows the evidence, examines the giant-rattlesnake mystery and reveals what his investigation uncovered about a story that has stayed with him for much of his life. It's an exploration of giant snakes, outdoor history and one childhood mystery that refused to disappear.  

In this insightful episode of Comma Convos, Dricka M. Carter is joined by Bree Chester to discuss what it really takes to create marketing that makes money. They explore the difference between simply being visible online and building a clear marketing strategy that moves people from discovering your brand to trusting your expertise and becoming paying customers.Bree shares practical insight on developing stronger offers, communicating value, creating intentional campaigns, and ensuring your marketing efforts support measurable business growth—not just likes, views, and engagement.Key Takeaways:Visibility Is Not the Same as Profitability:Being seen online does not automatically generate sales. Bree explains why visibility must be connected to a clear message, offer, and customer journey.Create Offers People Understand:A strong offer clearly communicates the problem you solve, who you serve, what the customer receives, and why they should take action.Build Marketing Campaigns With a Purpose:Dricka and Bree discuss why entrepreneurs need structured campaigns that guide potential customers toward a specific decision instead of posting without direction.Turn Content Into Customers:Learn how strategic content can educate your audience, establish trust, answer objections, and lead potential buyers toward your products or services.Measure What Produces Revenue:Effective marketing requires more than tracking followers and engagement. Entrepreneurs must evaluate leads, conversions, sales, and the return generated from their marketing efforts.Follow Bree Chester on social media for more insight on branding, offers, marketing, and revenue-generating campaigns.Join us Oct 9-11, 2026 in New Orleans for Wealth Development Summit use code BREE at checkout for $100 off your 3 day pass. Follow our show @CommaConvosPodcast and our host @Drickamcarter.

Today we read, The Quickest Bedtime Story Ever!, by Louise Fitzgerald & Kate Hindley.

In this episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, host Renaldo McKenzie examines the growing environmental justice battle between Philadelphia and neighboring Chester, Pennsylvania, where a significant share of Philadelphia's municipal waste is sent to be burned at the Reworld/Covanta incinerator.After years of protests, public testimony, and appeals to Philadelphia officials, Chester environmental justice advocates are now taking their message directly to Philadelphia residents, urging them to contact City Council, oppose a new waste contract with Reworld, and support the Stop Trashing Our Air Act.The controversy raises a deeper question: Can Philadelphia call itself “clean and green” while exporting the environmental consequences of its consumption to a predominantly Black neighboring community?Renaldo explores the claims surrounding pollution and public health, Chester's decades-long environmental justice struggle, Reworld's response, the politics surrounding Philadelphia's waste contracts, and the larger questions of race, class, power, and environmental inequality.As Philadelphia City Council prepares to confront the future of the city's waste disposal, Chester residents are asking Philadelphians to stand with them.The trash may leave Philadelphia—but the consequences do not simply disappear.

Could black jaguars still roam Texas? Reports of black panthers, mysterious big cats and possible jaguar sightings have circulated throughout Texas for generations, but some eyewitness accounts are much harder to dismiss than others. In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, Chester Moore talks with his friend David Cleaver, a dedicated outdoorsman and hiker, about an extraordinary black jaguar sighting in Texas. Chester considers David a highly reliable witness, and the details of what he saw raise fascinating questions about the possibility of rare big cats moving through the Lone Star State. They also examine the history of jaguars in Texas, other Texas jaguar reports and the enduring mystery surrounding black panther sightings in Texas and across the South. Are all of these encounters cases of mistaken identity, or could an occasional jaguar—or another unexpected big cat—still appear where conventional wisdom says it shouldn't? Hear David's firsthand account and explore one of the most intriguing Texas wildlife mysteries on Dark Outdoors.

How's the real estate market in Greater Philadelphia? In this episode, I break down the numbers that actually matter for buyers and sellers across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Through July 2026, Greater Philadelphia closed sales are down just 1% year over year, while the median sales price is up 2.6% and active inventory has increased 12.4%. But the suburbs remain tight, with Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties all sitting below two months of housing supply. My biggest takeaway is that the market is stabilizing. Inventory is improving, local sales are showing some growth, prices continue to rise, and mortgage rates have remained relatively steady. I also explain why sellers shouldn't assume the market shuts down after August, what the typical post-Labor Day bump could mean, and why buyers should focus less on perfectly timing rates and more on finding the right home with a payment that fits their budget. Every neighborhood is different, so if you're considering a move, make sure you're looking at the data for your specific township, school district, and price range.

In 1906, Grace Brown left home believing Chester Gillette was finally going to make a decision about their future. She packed her belongings, traveled through New York with him, and even mailed her mother a postcard saying she was having a lovely time.The next day, Grace was found at the bottom of Big Moose Lake.Chester said she had taken her own life, prosecutors said something different, and more than a century later, new questions about Grace's injuries still leave one part of this famous case open to debate: What really happened in that rowboat?Facebook: www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!

Discover what's possible when success is measured in belonging. What happens to autism services after an autistic person turns 22? The transition into adulthood can be very complex for autistic individuals. In the US, aging out of the school system means losing access to most social, educational, and vocational resources. And, unfortunately, only 15% of adults with disabilities find paid employment.  If you're the parent of an autistic child, you'll want to listen to this throwback episode with mother and author Cammie McGovern, where she talks about redefining success for autistic adults. This episode was originally released on September 16, 2021. At the time of recording, Cammie had just published a book titled Hard Landings: Looking into the Future of a Child with Autism. She has also authored three novels for adults, including Eye Contact; two books for young adults, Say What You Will and A Step Toward Falling; and two books for middle-grade readers, Just My Luck and Chester and Gus. All of them feature young characters with a variety of disabilities. Cammie is also one of the founders of Whole Children and Milestones, a resource center for children and young adults with disabilities, and their families, in Hadley, Massachusetts. In today's conversation, we discuss: The “Disability Cliff” for autistic adults who turn 22 Varying types of autism services available for adults in the US The shift away from institutional settings and sheltered workshops towards community-based services The overlooked value of congregate settings To learn more about Cammie McGovern, please visit cammiemcgovern.com.

Comedy and Westerns on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Granby's Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast  August 21, 1950, 76 years ago: Granby Breaks Down.  Granby becomes very sensitive to noise. The last show of the series. Followed by Too Many Cooks starring Hal March, originally broadcast August 21, 1950, 76 years ago, The New System.  The Cook family is trying to make a schedule so the dozen of them can work their way into the bathroom…and other issues.  Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago, The Warrant.  Paladin is captured by a bounty hunter, to be turned over to an evil sheriff out for his blood.Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago,   Dangerous Bath.  Two crooks take advantage of Matt and Chester and swipe their horses while they're bathing in the river. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 21, 1935, 91 years ago, First Day on the Road. All the canned goods have fallen off the shelves of the Jot 'Em Down Store on wheels, but Cedric has a good idea.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

The Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami ended their Wednesday night match with a 2-2 result. Mike Barrera and Alex Windley discussed the thrilling result in Chester, PA.

In this episode, we're talking with economics professor Victor Matheson about the history of Gillette Stadium and Boston's aversion to stadium funding more broadly. The conversation touches on Fenway, the new ballpark in Worcester, Robert Kraft's new Revs home, and the one public stadium project the city IS funding. The Red Sox are going to the CORN.  The Union build a "Sportsplex" in Chester.  Check out Ghostlander! You could be their new drummer/pedal steel/keyboard player. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send me a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Everton, Motherwell and Chester goalkeeper...Russell Griffiths! Russell sits down with Gaz & G Stop as he discusses his time in football from playing with our very own G Stop, to having balls blasted at him by Lukaku. The lads start the pod talking about Michael's early life in football, playing in Evertons academy and starting off as a defender. They then talk in depth about training in the first team for Everton, as well as some cracking Duncan Ferguson story's The trio then chat about his time at Motherwell and playing against Celtic Finally, Michael talks about his turbulent time at Chester and Jonno's hatred for goalkeepers. A HUGE shout out to CAPO for sponsoring this weeks episode of the podcast - Check them out

A unique community in Chester in northern England, brings multiple generations together to encourage learning and connection. We explore how young children in the onsite nursery benefit from the time, attention and vocabulary skills offered by the older adults. Meanwhile the retirement home residents can benefit from increased social activity and a sense of purpose. We also speak to an intergenerational expert in Spain about the growing evidence that backs this new societal approach.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every week. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills

Ivy Zelman recently made headlines by saying there is no housing shortage in the U.S. — but here in Greater Philadelphia, the numbers tell a very different story. In this Tom's Take, I break down why national housing headlines can be misleading when you're trying to buy or sell locally. I look at current inventory levels across Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, where supply is growing but remains extremely tight in many of our suburban markets. I also explain why new construction, price point, school district and even township-level data matter more than broad national statistics when determining what's really happening in your market. If you're thinking about buying or selling in the Philadelphia area, make sure you understand the local numbers before making a decision based on a national headline.

It's a new week and Emma in Chester and David in Alford fancy their chances!

In 1906, twenty year old Grace Brown travelled to Big Moose Lake with Chester Gillette, the man she loved and hoped would marry her. Instead, she was found dead in the water, and her private letters became the centre of a sensational murder trial. More than a century later, Grace is still said to haunt Big Moose Lake as a sorrowful woman in white.The BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch:https://www.adirondack.net/history/grace-brown/https://unsolved.com/gallery/ghost-of-grace-brown/https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/6528/20051201/heard-up-north-grace-brown-s-last-letterhttps://crimereads.com/people-v-gillette/https://history.nycourts.gov/product/2009-calendar/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Brownhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_GilletteSarah xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded at Peter Kavanagh's in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Emilia Bona and Ashley Jones to discuss the city in the 80s/90s, a love of whiskey, Hitler's genitals and more... The Pub Crawlers Podcast represents a quest to find the very best authentic UK pubs, filmed on location inside some of the finest boozers across the UK and Ireland. Well, sort of. It's equally about friends having three to four pint-fuelled, quintessential pub conversations, on any subjects that damn well occur to them, in a range of outstanding boozers across the land. So, really, it's as much about what we get up to in pubs as the pubs themselves. The shows are presented by self-styled boozer connoisseur and long-time pub designer and owner, Rob Gutmann, who is on a mission to find the very best pubs in the UK and to define the essence of the ‘true' pub. Featuring a wide range of guests (mainly Rob's mates), we'll be visiting pubs the length and breadth of the country, bedding into the very best of them, and chatting about our lives lived in and around boozers. The first season of the Pub Crawlers focuses on the North of England, taking in Chester, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and even a brief foray to the north side of the Midlands in Nottingham. Plug yourself in to the ongoing conversation as it disappears down all manner of tenuously pub-related worm holes, with your new mates at TPC. And you don't need a pint to enjoy us, but it might help... Follow @pubcrawlerspod for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before heading into the Missouri Ozarks for a story, Chester Moore received a strange warning from someone who had given him credible information about secretive organizations before: Watch out for the Bald Knobbers. The only Bald Knobgbers Chester knew were the famously silly country music and comedy entertainers from Branson. But behind that name is a much darker history. In the 1880s, the real Bald Knobbers were masked vigilantes who held secret meetings in remote areas of the Missouri Ozarks. Some became associated with intimidation, beatings and murder. Members of the notorious Christian County faction wore bizarre black masks with horns and grotesque features that look like something straight out of a horror movie. But could someone still be borrowing that imagery today? In this episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester digs into the disturbing history of the Bald Knobbers and the modern warning that led him down this strange rabbit hole. He also explores something that has surfaced repeatedly in Dark Outdoors investigations: reports of hooded, masked and strangely dressed people gathering in isolated outdoor locations. From the different-colored robes historically used by Ku Klux Klan organizations to occult imagery, ceremonial traditions and previous reports investigated in The Mystery of the Hooded Ones, history shows that people have long used masks, hoods and frightening symbolism for secrecy, ceremony and intimidation. There is no credible evidence that the original Bald Knobbers survive as an organized group today. But could modern people adopt their masks, name or imagery? And when hikers, hunters or others encounter bizarrely dressed people deep in the woods, could the explanation sometimes be stranger—and more human—than the supernatural? Sometimes the most unsettling thing you can encounter in the wilderness isn't an animal or a monster. It's another human being. Dark Outdoors investigates terrifying encounters, unsolved mysteries, true crime and dangerous wildlife—because the outdoors has a dark side.

Moving between word and image, the call-and-response collaboration between writer Christopher R. Rogers and photographer karim brown improvises a contemporary portrait of present-day Black Philadelphia, replete with the unfinished activism present since the transnational upsurge of the George Floyd Uprising.Arriving five years after the crucible of that period, this experimental essay-as-LP challenges us to prioritize the urgency of reckoning with our own hang-ups and half-steps and to reground ourselves within the daily, prefigurative life-work of rehearsing Black liberation. This is a hyperlocal, future-forward recommitment to ongoing principled struggle and a hopeful model of contemporary self-criticism.Taking its title from a song by the late, beloved Uptown Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock, My City Need Something (Common Notions, 2026) challenges readers to strive for clarity in a time of Black suffering, in a city resplendent with Black joy. Christopher R. Rogers, PhD is a Philadelphia-based cultural organizer and educator hailing from Chester, PA with more than a decade of experience in supporting radical arts, culture, and community-building. He is a Facilitator with the W.E.B. Du Bois Movement School for Abolition & Reconstruction and co-coordinates the Friends of The Tanner House, incubating a revitalized National Historic Landmark rowhome that Dr. Carter G. Woodson once dubbed the “center of Black intellectual life in Philadelphia.” He previously published with Common Notions as Lead Editor for How We Stay Free: Notes on a Black Uprising (2022) alongside novelist Fajr Muhammad. You can find Chris on Instagram @justmaybechris. After listening to this episode, head over to the Additions to the Archive Substack, where Chris and Sullivan talk further about community education and activism. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Day two of fall camp saw one of the quarterbacks put together a good day and the secondary have several players standout. Brad Denny gets you caught up on the key action, plus hear conversations with ASU safety Jessiah McGrew and cornerback Caleb Chester. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://azfamily.tv/SotDYT Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/sotdpodcast Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakofthedevils Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotdpodcast 

The 11th episode of season one of The Pub Crawlers Podcast was recorded 'Down The Local' in Liverpool, as Rob Gutmann hosts Steve Graves and Neil Atkinson to discuss risky texts, cats in pubs, jukeboxes and more... The Pub Crawlers Podcast represents a quest to find the very best authentic UK pubs, filmed on location inside some of the finest boozers across the UK and Ireland. Well, sort of. It's equally about friends having three to four pint-fuelled, quintessential pub conversations, on any subjects that damn well occur to them, in a range of outstanding boozers across the land. So, really, it's as much about what we get up to in pubs as the pubs themselves. The shows are presented by self-styled boozer connoisseur and long-time pub designer and owner, Rob Gutmann, who is on a mission to find the very best pubs in the UK and to define the essence of the ‘true' pub. Featuring a wide range of guests (mainly Rob's mates), we'll be visiting pubs the length and breadth of the country, bedding into the very best of them, and chatting about our lives lived in and around boozers. The first season of the Pub Crawlers focuses on the North of England, taking in Chester, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and even a brief foray to the north side of the Midlands in Nottingham. Plug yourself in to the ongoing conversation as it disappears down all manner of tenuously pub-related worm holes, with your new mates at TPC. And you don't need a pint to enjoy us, but it might help... Follow @pubcrawlerspod for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices