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On this episode, my guest is Hasan Kerim Güç. Kerim graduated from Istanbul High School in 1992 and from Yildiz Technical University in 1996. Between 1997-2004, he completed his master's degree in Information Systems and Business Administration in Baltimore, USA. He returned to Turkey in 2010. Realizing that the treasure he had been looking for for 14 years was right in his own home, he took the position of Chief Editor at Nefes Publishing House in 2014. Kerim nourishes his business life with Sufi studies and is pursuing a doctoral degree from the Usküdar University Institute for Sufi Studies. He has published four books.Show Notes* Rejecting the American Dream* Anatolian and Sufi Hospitality* Sufis and the Ottomans* Tanri misafiri (“God's guest”)* Togetherness, and the roots of Religion* When we welcome suffering, we make honey out of pain* Submission, servants and the prophet Mohammed* The Conference of the Birds / Stories from the Thirty Birds* Limits to hospitality in the Islamic world* Bereket / Baraka* Rumi's Guest HouseHomework* Kerim Vakfı* Stories from the Thirty Birds* Cemalnur Sargut: A Sufi Life of Love, Suffering, and Divine Union* Cemalnur Sargut Books* Kerim Guc - Instagram* Kyoto University Kenan Rifai Center for Sufi Studies* Ken'an Rifâî Chair of Islamic Studies at Peking University* University of North Carolina (UNC) Ken'an Rifâî Chair in Islamic StudiesTranscriptChris: [00:00:00] Welcome to the End of Tourism podcast, Kerim. Hoș geldiniz.Kerim: Thank you very much for having me.Chris: Yeah, it's my pleasure. Thank you for joining me today. Perhaps you could tell our listeners, where you find yourself and what the world looks like there for you.Kerim: Well, first of all, I'm an immigrant also. I was an immigrant. I lived in the US for a while, and then I came back to to my own country. And things are very different here than there, than it is in US. From the perspective of what I did... I was actually an engineer, and I was working in the IT fields, and I was living the American dream, and then I realized that there was some kind of an emptiness, and this whole thing, and I decided to go back to Turkey and [00:01:00] study Sufism, and since my mother was actually a Sufi teacher. She decided to actually move this whole Sufism into academia. So, she basically established an institute in Istanbul - Üsküdar Istanbul - at the University of Üsküdar. The difference between this institute and the other schools, the people like myself, like engineers, coming from different disciplines, including lawyers and whatnot, they were not able to do their masters or PhDs in Sufism, because in other universities, they require for you to actually have theology backgrounds. But with this new establishment, we were able to educate people from all different disciplines and, [00:02:00] so we basically concentrated on ethics rather than the religion itself.So, a lot of people coming from different areas, especially the white-collar people, living this, like - how do I say that? - it's a world of money and materialism and all kind of that stuff. They're coming to our institute and realizing that money or career is not the only goal for life.And we started to concentrating on things like spirituality more than the materialist world.Chris: Thank you. Well, I'm very much looking forward to exploring these themes with you and a little bit of the work that you do with Kerim Vakfı.Kerim: Sure.Chris: And so for the last season of the podcast, I'm very much interested in focusing on different hospitality traditions and practices from around the [00:03:00] world, as I mentioned to you. And, one of the key themes of the podcast is radical hospitality. Now, the word “radical” comes from Latin and it means “rooted,” or we might even say “local” or “living.”And so. I'm curious if there are any radical hospitality practices that you think are unique to your place, to Istanbul, or to the Sufi community that you might be willing to share with us today?Kerim: Well, Istanbul, actually, is a very metropolitan city. So like the other metropolitan cities, we kind of lost that - what we call the hospitality of Anatolia. Anatolia is basically the Eastern part of Istanbul. And in Istanbul, we have, right now, 25 million people in a very small area. And in older days when the population was smaller, [00:04:00] we were able to show our hospitality, because the Turkish hospitality is very famous, actually. In this area the hospitality is very famous, including the, you know, Greek and Arab hospitality. Usually, it's a little bit different than the western countries.For instance, we welcome people - we used to, and probably still, in the countryside - the people coming from other cities or countries or whatnot. The locals actually helped them out as much as possible. They even invite them to their own houses and let them stay for how long they want to stay. And this was kind of like a regular thing in the old days. It's still going on very much in the eastern side of Turkey, pretty much in the countryside. [00:05:00] But Istanbul, like other cosmopolitan cities, we kinda lost that. You know, neighbourly things. We have a lot of neighbours and we we have always good... we used to have a lot of good relationship with them, but nowadays, again, because of this material world, we kind of lost this hospitality.So from the Sufi point of view, hospitality is very important. It's interesting that you mentioned the “radical.” You were talking about where “radical” come from, but you didn't talk about where “hospitality” comes from. See, there is a relationship between the hospital and the hospitality and the way the Sufis look at things is very much like the illnesses in our body are our guests. So, we don't think that they're bad for you. They're actually [00:06:00] the guests of our house for a time being. So we show them the hospitality as much as we can, and then hopefully we say goodbye to them.Chris: Wow. Wow. That's fascinating. I do know that the term “hospitality,” hospital is part of that, and hospital historically came from these notions of hospitality. I mean, in the western world in, and at least in the Christian world, there's a kind of unauthorized history in which a lot of this hospitality, as you mentioned, that was offered to the stranger, was done by the families or the individual houses or homes within a community. A stranger would come and they would ask for hospitality, ask for food and shelter, and the family would have to decide whether to do that and how to do it. [00:07:00] And then at some point, the institution of the Church kind of stepped in and said, “you know what? You don't have to do this anymore. When the stranger comes to the community, when they show up at your door, just send them to us. Just send them to the church and we'll give them what they need.”And so this did a number of things, but the two most obvious ones, I think, are that the family, the individuals in the family and the community on a grassroots level, slowly ended up losing their ability, their unique kind of familial or personal ability to host the stranger. And at the same time, of course, the church used this as a way to try to convert, the stranger.Kerim: Right.Chris: And so I'm curious if there's anything in that realm that you see in the Islamic world, maybe in the Sufi world... you mentioned that, since the [00:08:00] imposition of modernity and the industrial Revolution in the world, we see less and less possibilities for small-scale, grassroots hospitality between people, in part, because there's so much movement, and of course, because the hospital has its brothers and sisters in the sense of the “hotel” and the “hostel.”Kerim: Absolutely.Chris: So, I'm curious if there's anything like that that comes to mind for you in regards to the Islamic world.Kerim: Well, one thing is about like the Ottomans. The Ottomans, when they were coming from the Anatolia and then started conquering all those places in the Balkan area, Greece and Bulgaria, Hungary and all those places, after they actually conquered, they sent Sufis to those places. And, like in Hungary, there is a person, his name is [00:09:00] Gül Baba, which means “Rose Father.” That's what they call him. He actually has his own tekke (tekke is like a church for Sufis). And this place, it's like a school more, more like a school, but it's a religious school.And in this tekke, he actually finds all those people with needs, and he pretty much helped them out with all those needs. And the people coming from different religions, they actually started liking people like from the Turks' point of view, because the Turks were symbolized by these Sufi movements. And instead of, you know, pushing people to convert or demolishing the churches and rebuilding mosques and stuff. Instead of that, they actually [00:10:00] welcomed people from all over the world, or all over the place, basically, to stay in the tekke, to eat and to get education in the tekke. So this was a great strategy of Ottomans. That's how they actually stayed in Europe for almost like 600 years. So that was very much like, you know, their strategy, I think. And in a good way.Chris: Yeah, you know, in my research I found out that there's still Sufi orders in the Balkans a group called the Bektashi.Kerim: Right.Chris: And of course, with the very little historical understanding that I had, I was very surprised. I had no idea. But of course, when I eventually went to visit the regions that my father is from, I saw churches, synagogues, and mosques, all in the same little neighbourhoods.[00:11:00] So, quite an impressive kind of understanding that the major religions in those places could coexist for so long. And that in the context of someone who grew up in North America, who thought it was the opposite (previously) and such things are so difficult.Kerim: Right. Right.Chris: So, Kerim, a mutual friend of ours has told me, that in the Turkish language, there is a phrase (and excuse my pronunciation). The phrase is tanri misafiri.Kerim: Right.Chris: Which translates into English as something like “God's guest.”Kerim: Right.Chris: Or “the guest sent by God.”Kerim: Right. Right.Chris: And so I'm wondering if you could speak about this phrase, maybe what it means to you and where you think it comes from?Kerim: Well, in Anatolia, it's a very famous phrase. And like I said previously, you know anybody coming from somewhere else, who comes into somebody's [00:12:00] house, is allowed to stay in the house as “the guest of God,” because we believe that God has sent that guest to us and we try to... you know, it's more like making that guest happy means making God happy. So, that's the understanding of older generations.In today's metropolitan areas, I don't think it's possible because of the security problems and everything. But like I said, in the countryside, people are very welcoming when it comes to this, because it is very important that knowing that person is actually coming from God, from Allah, so we have to take care of that person as much as possible to please God, actually.So that's how it is. I still see that in many cities in the [00:13:00] more eastern side of Turkey or south side of Turkey, or even north side of Turkey except in the bigger cities. But in the smaller cities, people are much more welcoming, again because of this specific idiom, actually.Chris: From tanri misafiri?Kerim: Right. Tanri means “God” in our language. In the original Turkish language, it's tanri, and, misafiri means “ the guest.”Chris: Yeah. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing that with us.Kerim: Absolutely.Chris: And so when guests arrive in a home, you know, in English, at least in, in the context of the older traditions, it is said that the guest or the potential guest, the stranger, asks for hospitality. They don't necessarily say “ they ask for food,” which we can imagine that surely they [00:14:00] do. They don't necessarily say that “they ask for shelter” or “accommodation,” which we surely we could imagine they do. But the literature often says they ask for hospitality.And so, when we think of hospitality today, we often think about people sitting around a table eating food together. And so I'm curious if there's a shared understanding among Sufis or at least the community that you live among and in, about the importance of both eating food and eating food together.Kerim: Togetherness is probably one of the most important things in the Islamic religion. Because like even our way of worshiping God - Allah - we try to do that in a union as much as possible. It is very interesting, the words that “religion” comes from.[00:15:00] Re- means “again,” and legion means “union.”So it's almost like “religion” itself means “to recreate the union,” “to reshape the union,” “ to have the union back,” because we have the tendency to be alone. And even you can imagine that in the western countries, in the western world, a lot of people want to be alone.Like, there's a lot of individuals rather than a group of people. And in the eastern world, it's a little bit different. We are more like family-oriented people. We try to do things together. I mean, there are advantages and disadvantages obviously, but there is a difference between them.So, we always had this [notion that] “the more is better,” basically. You know, more people is better. So, we help each other, [00:16:00] we understand each other, we talk about our problems. When we try to solve them, it's easier together. And if there's pain, you know, the pain actually, can be eased with more people, easier, I think, compared to have this pain alone. So, again, we're more family-oriented people.And the Sufi are very much like that. The Sufi always pray together, and they think that it creates a n energy, basically. It produces an energy that basically helps all of them at the same time, in a union.Chris: Hmm hmm. And do you find that sitting down for a meal together also creates that kind of union, or recreates as you were saying?Kerim: I think so. Doing any kind of activities, including eating... eating is basically the most common activity [00:17:00] that we do in our daily life and getting together, to talk about our things together, and discuss things together, all those things - togetherness, when it comes to the idea of togetherness - I think, is beautiful.Chris: Hmm, hmm. Amen. Yeah, I very much agree with that, Kerim.And so, when we think about hospitality, and we think about food, we often imagine big banquet tables and as you said, this sense of togetherness and celebration.But there's also, you know, from what little I've read, there's also this important aspect of the religious life in the Islamic world, and perhaps in the Sufi world as well that points to, maybe not the absence of food, but a different way of being fed, and a different way of feeding that doesn't [00:18:00] include the food we're used to, the kind of material food. And we often refer to this as fasting. And so, there's a beautiful video that you sent me, Kerim, of your mother speaking, and she recalls a phrase in that video from her own mother who said that “when we welcome suffering, we make honey out of pain.”And so, this is a question I very much want to ask you because I've fasted myself quite intensely. I'm curious, what is the honey that comes from fasting? Or, what do you think is the honey that comes from fasting?Kerim: Right? First of all, yeah, fasting is in our religion. So, we basically do that one month in the whole year. It's called Ramadan. In some cases, we actually do that because our Prophet Muhammad, when he [00:19:00] lived, he was fasting every Monday and every Thursday. So it was like a common practice for some of the religious people. And at least we do that one month in the whole year.And obviously, that month is a little bit difficult, you know, because we not only stop eating, we also stopped drinking and all that stuff. In theory, we should not be lying, we should not be telling bad things to other people or gossiping and all that stuff, but usually we do during that time. I mean, in theory, we should not be doing that.So it's like a whole discipline thing - the whole fasting. And at the end of the thirty days, you become a really, really different person. And first of all, one thing that [00:20:00] I feel, is that you understand the people who do not have food. We still have people in the world, unfortunately, in Africa, and all those places, the people, having less access to food as we do, and we feel like, oh yeah we don't actually thank God for all those things that he's giving to us. And this is the time that you start thinking about the reality and start thanking God for actually giving us all that food, twenty-four hours, seven days [a week]. And when you are fasting during that time, you are understanding the feeling of these people, who are like poor and who cannot eat.There are people now, in the social media, we are seeing people, who never had [00:21:00] chocolates in their life. The people living in these countries or in the cities or metropolitan cities, we never think about these things.So, we take these things for granted, and during that time of fasting, you start thinking about these stuff and then you become more thankful, and that's basically honey itself, after the suffering. And I wouldn't say “suffering,” because we don't suffer as much as they do, honestly.And we're just telling our egos, “just stop for a day to do bad things and stop eating,” and all that stuff that ego wants to have. And again, it's at the end of the thirty days, you become a new person because now you have a different mentality. Now, in the other eleven months, you still forget about these things, but [00:22:00] again, it comes through. It's like a cycle.Chris: Yeah. Yeah. I totally agree with you that, you know, gratitude is the honey and...Kerim: Absolutely.Chris: ...I remember the fasting that I did over the course of four years, and I don't know if it was as intense as the fasting that happens during Ramadan, but doing that fasting and trying to feed something other than myself for a time imbued a degree of hospitality and gratitude that I don't think I had ever felt before. And it sticks to me. It sticks to my bones to this day. And it's something that, like you said, I also have to constantly remind myself of those moments when I sit down to eat a meal, because it's so easy to forget.Kerim: Absolutely. Absolutely. And one thing is [00:23:00] basically during that time of fasting, you basically stop feeding your ego, and start feeding your spirit, basically. That's what I think.Chris: That's beautiful. Yeah. I absolutely understand that. Thank you, Kerim.So my next question is around the word “ submission.” So, translated into English, the word “Islam” means “submission.” Now I've read that this word can also be translated to mean “servants of God.” Servants of God.Now in English, the word “servant” can be synonymous with “host.” A servant and a host. Now, there's a book by an author named Mona Siddiqui called Hospitality in Islam. And in that book she writes, it's actually a quote, but she writes,“'What is faith?' The Prophet replied, ‘the giving of [00:24:00] food and the exchange of greetings.' He ends on a most dramatic note saying, “a house which is not entered by guests is not entered by angels.”Kerim: Perfect. Yeah.Chris: And it seems that in this phrase, the Prophet is suggesting that the way we are with guests and strangers has something to do with how we are with the divine, which I think you kind of alluded to a little bit earlier.And so I'm curious, is this something that you've seen in your own days or in those of others that you know? Is hospitality a practice that connects us to the divine?Kerim: Absolutely. Because reaching God, you need to reach people first. To be able to reach God... when I say “reach God,” meaning be in communication with Him, is basically being in a communication [00:25:00] with the people he created. So, to serve the people is basically serving him from the Islamic point of view.So, and that's a hadith that you mentioned in the book. It's a hadith of Prophet Mohammed, like you said. And Prophet Mohammed always... it was a common practice that he was hosting maybe, you know, 10-15 people every night. And he was a poor person, by the way. I mean, he doesn't have much money, much food or anything, but they share. There was a time that... there's a story that somebody, actually, one of his apostles rather, asks him to visit him for a dinner. So he invites him to a dinner.But during his conversation, Prophet Mommed said, “can I bring my friends too?”[00:26:00]And the apostle says, “of course you can bring your friends.” And he brings hundreds of people. Now, the host only have some bread, and maybe a little bit meat, and a little bit rice in the cup.So, he was ashamed because he doesn't have any money, and the Prophet Mohammed is going to bring all those guests together, and he didn't know what to do. But he uses submission, basically.He said, well, if Prophet Mohammed is coming, then something is going to happen. And as he was thinking all those things, Prophet Mohammed puts his hand on top of the rice holder. And every time he was putting rice onto the dishes, the rice never ends, the meat never ends. So he served like 200 people during this invitation and the food never ended.[00:27:00]So he was happy for his submission, basically.Chris: Wow. Beautiful. Thank you, Kerim.Kerim: Of course.Chris: You know, you have this beautiful book - that is still in the mail, unfortunately I haven't got my hands on it yet, but I'm very much looking forward to it - called Stories From the Thirty Birds, which I understand is inspired by The Conference of the Birds, this incredible book from I think the 1300s.And I'm curious if you could tell us a little bit about that book and what, if any inspiration or maybe teachings around hospitality that come from both, The Conference of the Birds and how you've employed it in your book.Kerim: Right. The Conference of the Birds is really a beautiful story of Farid ud-Din Attar who lived in Nishapur, which is in Khorasan, in Iran, today. And he was one of the very famous [00:28:00] Sufis at that time. He was the teacher of Rumi. A lot of people know Rumi. And he wrote this book about birds, millions of birds, who are in the process of going to their king, which is the phoenix (or what we call it simurg). And during that time, during that travel, they go through seven valleys, and in each valley some of the birds get lost, because the valleys actually symbolize things.Like, the first valley is the valley of intention. So, a lot of birds actually don't have the intention to reach their king. The king is basically symbolizing Allah (God), and the birds are symbolizing us very much, and we are getting [00:29:00] lost during the time of life. Like, our intention is basically this world. If our intention is staying in this world, then we stay in this world. And that's the valley of intention.And a lot of birds, like half of them, actually, get lost in this stage.And the second valley is the valley of love. And the birds that get lost in this valley are the ones that actually think the beauty is in this world, rather than they don't see the beauty of God himself. So they see the shadow of that beauty in the world, but they're content with that beauty, and they don't really want to move on.And again, the third valley is the value of wisdom. And the birds that get lost in this valley are the ones who think that knowledge, [00:30:00] in this world, is more important than anything else, and they don't realize the source of the knowledge is actually their king.So on and so forth, they go through the seven valleys and at the end of the seventh valley, only thirty birds remain. And the thirty birds, they're ready to see their king, and they go through this mountain called Qaf, where the  simurg, the phoenix lives (behind the mountain). And it's very difficult to get there, basically. When they get there, they can't find the king over there. They only find a mirror. So, they realize the king is themselves, but more specifically, the union of thirty birds. So simurg - the [00:31:00] phoenix - in Iranian, in Persian means “thirty birds,” actually. Si is “thirty.” “Burg” is “bird,” actually.So from what we understand is, the union of ourselves, what we are seeing, is our reflection, because the king is actually a perfect mirror. But we don't see ourselves, only, we see the union of thirty birds together. So there are birds that we don't think live together. For instance, a hawk doesn't live with a smaller bird together, but in this union, they live together. There in one. And they use whatever advantage they have together. So it's almost like being one and using the characteristics of every single bird [00:32:00] itself.Chris: And I imagine that someone growing up in a culture like that, whether back then or more recently, and hearing this story or hearing it multiple times throughout their life or maybe once a year, that that notion also might arise in the way that they are with others, the way they are with strangers.Kerim: Right.Chris: And so, I have one final question for you, if that's all right?Kerim: Absolutely.Chris: So, before we say farewell I'd like to ask you about Istanbul, and I'd like to ask you about the limits to hospitality. So, last year, on a trip I took to the city I met a friend of a mutual friend of ours, and for a couple of hours we walked around the Karakoy neighbourhood and he spoke to me about how the city has changed quite a bit over the last decade.For many people who grew up in Istanbul, the city [00:33:00] might now appear to be very difficult to live in. He said that the cost of living has skyrocketed. The rents, the rent prices or costs have doubled. And much of this is a combination of tourism and gentrification in the city.Now it seems that many religious traditions speak of the importance of welcoming strangers and offering them hospitality, but they also speak of the limits to such hospitality. In one particular, hadith or saying of the Prophet Mohammed, it is said that “hospitality is for three days. Anything more is charity or sadaqah.”Again, excuse my pronunciation.Kerim: No. That's perfect pronunciation.Chris: And so I'm curious, you mentioned a little bit earlier, in the Sufi community and perhaps in the Islamic communities, there is this notion of togetherness, but also that “more is better.” And so I'm [00:34:00] curious in the context of what's happening in Istanbul and what's happening in many places around the world, do you think there should also be limits to the hospitality that is offered to the guest or stranger?Kerim: Well, of course. I mean, of course we have financial issues here, and it's very difficult for us to actually serve other people as much as we want to. But again, when we are together, even if it's very difficult to live in the city, it's still something, you know?What I see: the rent went up, like you said, so the people try to move into their family houses, the houses there of their families and everything. And in western countries, it's difficult. You usually don't do this kind of stuff, but in our community, it's much easier to do these things. And, you know, the families welcome the children [00:35:00] more than other countries. So that's something I think that's a positive thing.But to the strangers. What do we do for strangers? Obviously, we do as much as possible. We may not be able to serve them as much as we used to, obviously, before this inflation. And we have the highest inflation in the world, or probably the second-highest inflation. So again, it's difficult, and Istanbul became probably one of the most expensive cities in the world. But even that, again, we may not be able to take them to dinner every night, but we serve what we have in the house, like in the Prophet Mohammed's story.Whatever we have, we share. And, we call it bereket, as in Arabic baraka, they call it. Baraka is something [00:36:00] like... we use it for money. It's not “more money.” That's not important. How do I say that? I don't even know how to say it in English, but it's more like “the luck of the money, itself.” Basically, you may be able to buy more stuff with less money based on your luck. That's basically what we call it. Bereket. So the bereket is much more important than the amount of the money or the financial thing. And the bereket always goes up when you share it.Chris: Beautiful. Yeah, I love that. I mean, in English, not to reduce it at all, but in English we say, quality over quantity.”Kerim: Yeah, absolutely.Chris: And you said that, in order to offer hospitality or the hospitality that we would like to offer to our guests, sometimes maybe that means not doing it all the time, [00:37:00] because one simply cannot. Right. It's not possible.Kerim: Right.Chris: But yeah, it's a really beautiful point.Kerim: Rumi is a very important Sufi, probably known by many Americans. Even the world knows him. He wrote a poem, which is about the guests. So, if you don't mind, I'm gonna read that, uh, it's called the Guest House and it goes like:This human life is a guest house. Every dawn, a new visitor arrives.A gladness, a sadness, a pettiness, a flash of insights all come knocking, unannounced.Welcome them all. Make room even if a band of sorrows storms inand clears your rooms of comfort.Still honour every guest.[00:38:00] Perhaps they empty you to prepare you for something brighter.The gloomy thought, the shame, the bitterness,greet them at the door with a smile, and lead them inside.Be thankful for whoever comes, for each is sent as a messenger from the beyond.So that's a poem by Rumi, and I think it pretty much explains the whole hospitality thing.Chris: Yeah, that's a gorgeous, gorgeous poem. I love that. I'll make sure that's up on the End of Tourism website when the episode launches.And so finally, Kerim, uh, I'd like to thank you so very much for being willing to join me today, to be willing to speak in a language that is not your first, or mother tongue, and to share with us some of the beauty that has touched your days. Before we say goodbye, [00:39:00] perhaps you could tell our listeners how they can follow and learn more about Kerim Vakfı, Stories from the 30 Birds, your book, and any other projects you might want them to know about.Kerim: We have a Sufi centre in North Carolina, at the University of North Carolina. We have a centre in China, Beijing University, and another center in Kyoto University in Japan. And my mother's book about the commentary of some Quranic verses is the one. For instance, Yasin is available through Amazon and my book Stories from the 30 Birds is available on Barnes and Noble and all that other places in US.Chris: Beautiful. Well, I'll make sure that those links are all available on the End of Tourism website and on my Substack when the episode comes out. [00:40:00] And on behalf of our listeners, tesekkur, tesekkur.Kerim: I thank you. Get full access to Chris Christou at chrischristou.substack.com/subscribe

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Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/  http://graceasagra.bio.link/presents Freedom International Livestream Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 @ 11:00 AM EST Guest: JOAQUIN FLORES Topic: LOVE in the Apocalypse: Truth, War and the Human Spirit   https://t.me/NewResistance - Xoaquin Flores https://t.me/s/LoveInTheApocalypse?before=386 https://twitter.com/XoaquinFlores https://www.patreon.com/JoaquinF   Bio:   Joaquin Flores (author, analyst and curator of the New Resistance Telegram channel): Channel description as follows: Save the Republic: Pure comedy and never real news or analysis) with Xoaquin Flores.   The channel delivers a global geostrategic overview with a focus on breaking developments in Ukraine, the breakdown of the liberal rules-based order, Jesuitical operations in Mongolia, Latin American historic dynamics and the faction fight waged by opposing groups of the American elite.   Educated in the field of IR and IPE at California State University Los Angeles; previously served as a business agent and organizer for the SEIU labor union; has published internationally on subjects of geopolitics, war, and diplomacy; serves as the director of the Belgrade-based Center for Syncretic Studies, and is Chief Editor at Fort Russ News.   Contributor: https://strategic-culture.su/contributors/joaquin-flores/   Special Guest Hosts:   Drago Bosnic BRICS portal (infobrics.org) Telegram -CerFunhouse   www.GlobalResearch.Ca Warren Monty Quesnell Facebook – Citizen Journalist   Reza John Vedadi, PhD              Linked In, Instagram   Nikki Watson https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthelinespodcast1                         Creator Host:   Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast:  Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854 WELLNESS RESOURCES Premier Research Labs - https://prlabs.com/customer/account/create/code/59n84f/ - 15% discount - 15%_59N84F_05 Standing Co-Host:   Hartmut Schumacher https://anchor.fm/hartmut-schumacher-path

I am thrilled to welcome John Lynn, Founder and Chief Editor of Healthcare IT Today, back to the show to discuss the significant evolution of sponsored content in our industry. In this episode, we explore how the market has shifted away from simple display advertising toward educational storytelling that builds genuine trust with buyers. John offers a behind the scenes look at why sponsored content often outperforms editorial pieces in terms of engagement and explains that vendors are ultimately paying for priority, collaboration, and distribution rather than just a sales pitch. If you are looking to understand how to leverage paid media to educate your audience and build lasting relationships, especially as we head into a year focused on trust, you will find immense value in John's insights.Key Topics Covered:"(00:00:00)" – Introduction"(00:01:53)" – The evolution from banner ads to educational sponsored content"(00:04:33)" – What you are actually paying for: Priority, collaboration, and distribution"(00:07:09)" – Why sponsored content often sees higher consumption metrics than editorial content"(00:09:22)" – How publishers collaborate with brands to reduce sales pitches and increase value"(00:11:09)" – Emerging models for sponsored assets and lead generation"(00:16:44)" – Popular formats for sponsorship including video, articles, and dinners"(00:26:50)" – The rising importance of trust and in person connection in the age of AI"(00:30:57)" – Strategic advice for 2026: Using this time to educate and build relationshipsIf you are interested in discussing this or any other topic, let's have a chat.  Reach out to me directly to schedule a no-obligation discussion. This isn't a sales call, but rather an opportunity to talk through your questions and challenges.Follow me on LinkedIn.Subscribe to The Healthtech Marketing Show on Spotify or watch us on YouTube for more insights into marketing, AI, ABM, buyer journeys, and beyond!Thank you to our presenting sponsor, HealthcareNOW, 24/7 expert shows, interviews, and podcasts, powering healthcare leaders with innovation, policy, and strategy insights.

Jess Gerrity is a New Zealander-turned-Saitama local whose journey has taken her deep into the heart of Japan's traditional martial arts culture. Born in Auckland, she first visited Japan as a university student and quickly became captivated by the country's urban design and public transportation systems. That spark of fascination eventually led her to earn a Master's degree in Urban Planning and make the move to Japan—now more than 22 years ago. Jess began her life in Japan as an English teacher, but her path soon shifted toward media. Over the last two decades, she has built a diverse career as a TV personality, writer, narrator, and tourism ambassador, appearing regularly on Japanese television, radio, and in print. At the center of her life, however, is her devotion to kyūdō, Japanese archery. A 3rd dan practitioner in All Japan Kyudo Federation and a beginner in Heki ryu Insai ha, Jess is a contributing writer for Kyudo Nippon and Budo Japan, and serves as Chief Editor of Kyudo World Magazine. Her martial arts practice extends far beyond the bow, with studies in naginata, kyujutsu, and sports yabusame—horseback archery. And through it all, she still balances life as a wife and mother of three. Please welcome my guest today, Jess Gerrity. Instagram Jessica TV – YouTube

Send us a textWe learned so much from him last time, we absolutely needed to have Dr. Greg Grobmyer back on the show!

What happens when classrooms become laboratories for artificial intelligence? As AI tools find their way into schools, from lesson planning to student assessments, educators and parents are wrestling with how to balance innovation and security. In this conversation, I sit down with Jurgita Lapienytė, Chief Editor at Cybernews, to unpack how AI adoption in education is reshaping learning, privacy, and the safety of our youngest digital citizens. Jurgita brings a rare dual perspective as both a technology journalist and a mother. We explore how AI's growing influence could improve access to knowledge while eroding fundamental cognitive skills if introduced too early or without balance. She compares today's reliance on AI to the way GPS changed navigation, convenient but potentially disorienting when overused.  Together, we look at how schools can encourage analog learning before turning to technological shortcuts and why teacher training is crucial for building true tech readiness. But beneath the excitement lies a darker reality. With 82 percent of K-12 schools hit by cyber incidents in the last 18 months, education is fast becoming one of the most targeted sectors. Jurgita explains how AI is supercharging attacks from phishing to deepfakes and why schools must view data protection as an essential part of innovation rather than an afterthought. We discuss the growing risks around student data, the ease with which even innocent photos can be exploited, and why privacy policies need a complete rethink before more AI tools enter the classroom. This episode isn't about rejecting technology, it's about using it responsibly. Jurgita's insights remind us that AI's value in education depends on how thoughtfully it's implemented and how prepared we are to protect the people it's meant to serve. So what does a secure classroom really look like in the age of AI, and how can schools, policymakers, and parents work together to create one? I'd love to hear your thoughts, how should we balance innovation with safety in our children's digital future?

The Bible's most revolutionary concept wasn't monotheism - it was something far more profound. What if the most revolutionary idea in human history wasn't freedom, democracy, or even monotheism — but a single verse from Genesis? This week on Madlik Disruptive Torah, Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz are joined by Dr. Tomer Persico, author of In God's Image: How Western Civilization Was Shaped by a Revolutionary Idea. Together, they explore how the Torah's concept of tzelem Elohim — the image of God — was originally understood not as a metaphor, but as something startlingly literal: humanity as the actual analog of the divine. The conversation also traces how Christianity, more than Judaism, adopted and amplified this idea — translating it into the language of conscience, equality, and individual dignity. Does that history diminish the Jewish claim to tzelem Elohim or, paradoxically, confirm its enduring power? Finally, the discussion turns inward: once God's mind becomes internalized within the human mind, religion itself becomes a human sense — like music or beauty — embedded in the architecture of our consciousness. Studying religion, then, is not just the study of the divine, but the study of what makes us most profoundly human. Dr Tomers Biography Dr. Tomer Persico is a Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, Chief Editor of the 'Challenges of Democracy' book series for the Rubinstein Center at Reichman University, and a Senior Research Scholar at the UC Berkeley Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Persico was the Koret Visiting Assistant Professor at the UC Berkeley Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies for three years and has taught for eight years in Tel Aviv University. His fields of expertise include cultural history, the liberal order, Jewish modern identity, Contemporary Spirituality and Jewish fundamentalism. His books include The Jewish Meditative Tradition (Hebrew, Tel Aviv University Press, 2016), Liberalism: its Roots, Values and Crises (Hebrew, Dvir, 2024 and German, NZZ Libro, 2025) and In God's Image: How Western Civilization Was Shaped by a Revolutionary Idea (Hebrew, Yedioth,2021, English, NYU Press,2025). Persico is an activist for freedom of religion in Israel, is frequently interviewed by local and international media and has written hundreds of articles for the legacy media, including Haaretz and the Washington Post. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Yael and two sons, Ivri and Shilo. Key Takeaways The concept of humans being created in God's image was revolutionary because it applied to everyone, not just rulers or heroes. Taking the idea of God's image literally led to profound implications for human rights and dignity. The "image of God" concept evolved through Christianity and ultimately influenced secularization and the emancipation of the Jews Timestamps [00:00:27] — Opening narration begins: “What if one of the most radical ideas in human intellectual history…” [00:01:42] — Host commentary: Jeffrey connects the “image of God” to the modern idea of dignity and introduces the hope for the hostages. [00:02:34] — Guest introduction: Dr. Tomer Persico is welcomed; he explains his research journey and the origins of his book. [00:05:19] — Defining the radical idea: Persico explains how “in God's image” reframed power, privilege, and ethics in Western culture. [00:07:45] — Literal God debate: Discussion turns to the ancient Israelite belief that God had a visible, bodily form. [00:10:12] — Reframing idolatry: Persico redefines idolatry as failing to see the divine in people, not in statues. [00:14:18] — Birth of human rights: Conversation about Genesis 9:6 and how individuality replaced collective punishment. [00:18:47] — The Christian turn: How Christianity internalized the “image of God” into conscience and reason—laying foundations for science. [00:25:26] — Secular autonomy and modernity: How reverence for human autonomy led to the rise of secularism and liberal rights. [00:31:38] — Closing reflection: The innate “hunch” or instinct toward the sacred—“we do God” naturally—and the episode's farewell prayer for hostages. Links & Learnings Sign up for free and get more from our weekly newsletter https://madlik.com/ Sefaria Source Sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/681682 Transcript here: https://madlik.substack.com/ Dr Tomer's book - https://a.co/d/biMkA6b

When you're enraged by what's happening around you enough to speak up online, the last thing you want is to sound like you're just ranting or lashing out aimlessly. For more impact, channel that anger into a message that moves others, because choosing the right words and telling your story well is what gets people to notice, listen, and act.Pola del Monte has long been examining how language shapes public discourse. You've seen her posts about writing, communication, and media literacy as @MissChiefEditor on Instagram. A journalist, speaker, former UN Women consultant, and host of the podcast “Discourse with Miss Chief Editor,” she is also a Cosmo Women of Influence 2024 awardee. She works with individuals and partners with organizations to promote writing that includes, empowers, and inspires people to take action. Pola pushes us to rethink how dissent can be expressed with clarity, purpose, and impact.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

Interview with Pranaya Rana on Nepal: 26:50 This week, Kelly and Tristen talk through Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly, his visit last week to the UK, and the administration's recent strikes on suspected Venezuelan cartels. They also provide some brief updates since the last episode: on Jair Bolsonaro's conviction in Brazil and the new Saudi-Pakistan defense agreement.  Kelly then talks with independent journalist Pranaya Rana about recent protests and political change in Nepal, where Gen-Z-led protests have upended the country's politics. Pranaya Rana writes Kalam Weekly, a current affairs newsletter from Kathmandu, Nepal. He was Chief Editor of The Record, and Features Editor and Opinions Editor at The Kathmandu Post. Rana is also a professional translator. Read his substack here: https://kalamweekly.substack.com/  The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on September 23, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/  http://graceasagra.bio.link/presents Freedom International Livestream Thursday, Sept 25 @ 9:00 AM EST  Guest: JOAQUIN FLORES Topic: History Meets Headlines: Pandemic Lessons, Heather Cox Richardson & UNGA 80   https://t.me/NewResistance - Xoaquin Flores https://twitter.com/XoaquinFlores https://www.patreon.com/JoaquinF/home   Bio:     Joaquin Flores (author, analyst and curator of the New Resistance Telegram channel): Channel description as follows: Save the Republic: Pure comedy 9and never real news or analysis) with Xoaquin Flores.   The channel delivers a global geostrategic overview with a focus on breaking developments in Ukraine, the breakdown of the liberal rules-based order, Jesuitical operations in Mongolia, Latin American historic dynamics and the faction fight waged by opposing groups of the American elite.   Educated in the field of IR and IPE at California State University Los Angeles; previously served as a business agent and organizer for the SEIU labor union; has published internationally on subjects of geopolitics, war, and diplomacy; serves as the director of the Belgrade-based Center for Syncretic Studies, and is Chief Editor at Fort Russ News.   Contributor: https://strategic-culture.su/contributors/joaquin-flores/ Founding Host:   Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast:  Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss http://graceasagra.bio.link/ https://rumble.com/c/QuantumNurseGraceAsagra Telegram - https://t.me/QuantumNurseGraceAsagra   TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854 WELLNESS RESOURCES Optimal Health and Wellness with Grace Virtual Dispensary Link (Designs for Health)               2https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/optimalhealthwellness Premier Research Labs - https://prlabs.com/customer/account/create/code/59n84f/ - 15% discount - 15%_59N84F_05   Standing Co-Host: Hartmut Schumacher

August 25, 2025 A. M. BREWSTER,founder & President of EverMindMinistries, Chief Editor for StrivingFor Eternity Ministries, an ACBC-Certified Biblical Counselor, author,& conference speaker, who willaddress: “WHAT REALLY MATTERS” & announcing the “What ReallyMatters” conference Sept. 12-14 @Oxford Valley Chapel in Levittown,PA featuring A. M. Brewster!! Joining me as special co-host will beAndrew Rappaport, author, conferencespeaker […]

VT Radio Short ReportWeaponized Christian ChurchTake a listen...Listen LIVE as I uncover the reasons WHY the Jews are held in high regard and Supreme in the World.  Are they an ethnic group?Are they a religious group?Are they a governmental group?Are they a political group?Are they a social group?What are they?  Who are they?  Why are they?  Where are they?  When are they?I am going to bring guests on to help uncover all the questions that lead to the Jew Supremacy!We are going deep... so buckle up!The ride will get bumpy!VTForeignPolicy.com Chief Editor and General Manager, Chief Justin Time, unpack some hot topics today that are real, raw, and relevant in what is happening around the World.--VT Radio asks for support as we navigate this hard road to keep VT Radio and VTForeignPolicy.com on the air and on the internet!It's time to keep the progress of free speech alive and VTForeignPolicy.com has been doing that for over 20 years - starting with VeteransToday.com.Don't let the flame of free dialogue die... stay in the know and please, if your able, support VT Radio today!ResourcesSUPPORT VT and  Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH

VT Radio Short ReportBrian Mast Congressman Jewish Israel Secret Agent SpyTake a listen...Listen LIVE as I uncover the reasons WHY the Jews are held in high regard and Supreme in the World.  Are they an ethnic group?Are they a religious group?Are they a governmental group?Are they a political group?Are they a social group?What are they?  Who are they?  Why are they?  Where are they?  When are they?I am going to bring guests on to help uncover all the questions that lead to the Jew Supremacy!We are going deep... so buckle up!The ride will get bumpy!VTForeignPolicy.com Chief Editor and General Manager, Chief Justin Time, unpack some hot topics today that are real, raw, and relevant in what is happening around the World.--VT Radio asks for support as we navigate this hard road to keep VT Radio and VTForeignPolicy.com on the air and on the internet!It's time to keep the progress of free speech alive and VTForeignPolicy.com has been doing that for over 20 years - starting with VeteransToday.com.Don't let the flame of free dialogue die... stay in the know and please, if your able, support VT Radio today!ResourcesSUPPORT VT and  Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH

VT Radio Short ReportJew Supremacy Part 6Take a listen...Listen LIVE as I uncover the reasons WHY the Jews are held in high regard and Supreme in the World.  Are they an ethnic group?Are they a religious group?Are they a governmental group?Are they a political group?Are they a social group?What are they?  Who are they?  Why are they?  Where are they?  When are they?I am going to bring guests on to help uncover all the questions that lead to the Jew Supremacy!We are going deep... so buckle up!The ride will get bumpy!VTForeignPolicy.com Chief Editor and General Manager, Chief Justin Time, unpack some hot topics today that are real, raw, and relevant in what is happening around the World.--VT Radio asks for support as we navigate this hard road to keep VT Radio and VTForeignPolicy.com on the air and on the internet!It's time to keep the progress of free speech alive and VTForeignPolicy.com has been doing that for over 20 years - starting with VeteransToday.com.Don't let the flame of free dialogue die... stay in the know and please, if your able, support VT Radio today!ResourcesSUPPORT VT and  Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Moshe Halickman, Chief Editor of the Hebrew Sports Rabbi website looked at the Israel Under-20 Men's National Team and their campaign that saw them eliminated from medal contention due to a loss to Italy. We also discussed the big Hapoel Tel Aviv signing in Vasilije Micic as well as all of the other moves around the league plus Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf's latest escapades for the Brooklyn Nets at the NBA Summer League.Dustin Dopirak who is the Indiana Pacers beat writer for the Indianapolis Star then joined the show to talk about Oshae Brissett as the Canadian forward recently signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Franchesca Charlton, the Chief Editor of Budo Mindset Magazine. We dive into important topics like mental health, equal rights, and what it takes to run a magazine. I hope you enjoy the conversation—we're not holding back! FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Budo-Mindset-Magazine/61571906330644/ Page: https://budomindset.com/welcome Whether you're curious about martial arts or seeking new approaches to mental wellness, this video offers insight, inspiration, and a fresh way to look at Karate—not just as a fighting skill, but as a potential mental health ally. Karate for Mental Health Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/43FgMf5⁠⁠⁠ Mental health course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/2hNUD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Action Plan: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://payhip.com/b/1b0Mk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Moshe Halickman, Chief Editor of the Hebrew Sports Rabbi website sat down to talk all about the latest Israel basketball news and there was plenty! From Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf's NBA Summer League debut with the Brooklyn Nets to Jake Cohen's retirement as well as the Israel Youth Men's U19 and U20 teams and all of the most recent signings we covered it all. Yehuda Halickman also joined the program to discuss Claudio Codebella's introductory press conference as Maccabi Tel Aviv's new general manager as well as the happenings around the Israel Women's Youth National Teams.Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

'Gyan Sarita' is a captivating exploration of spiritual truths simplified by narrator Sr. Jagdish Bhai ji who made significant contributions to the Brahma Kumaris Institution, simplifying complex spiritual concepts like Rajyoga for a wider audience. He wrote over 200 Hindi, English, and Urdu books on ‘Spiritual' knowledge, Yoga, Religions, Science, etc. Jagdish Bhaiji was also the Chief Spokesperson and Chief Editor of three monthly magazines: ‘Gyan Amrit' (Hindi), ‘The World Renewal', & ‘Purity' (English) of Brahma Kumaris organization. Gyan Sarita now brings inspiring stories and practical wisdom to life, offering a transformative journey of self-discovery. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the soul and connect with the divine within.

The Sports Rabbi Josh Halickman and Moshe Halickman, Chief Editor of the Hebrew Sports Rabbi website sat down to talk all about Ben Saraf who was selected by the Brooklyn Nets 26th overall in the NBA Draft this past week. Moshe, who has covered Saraf for 5+ years broke down the guard's game, how he became the star he is today as we spoke about anything and everything ben Saraf! We also touched on Danny Wolf who was also picked by the Nets 27th overall as well as the latest Israeli basketball news. Make sure to subscribe to The Sports Rabbi Show on iTunes, Spotify or Google Podcasts.Also download our fabulous new App available for both Android and iPhone!Click here for the iPhone AppClick here for the Android App

Bohdan Nahaylo, Chief Editor of Kyiv Post since December 2021, is a British-Ukrainian journalist, author and veteran Ukraine watcher based between Kyiv and Barcelona. He was formerly head of Amnesty International's Soviet Union unit, a senior United Nations official and policy adviser, and Director of Radio Liberty's Ukrainian Service.----------LINKS:https://www.kyivpost.com/authors/12https://www.linkedin.com/in/bohdan-nahaylo-716a935b/https://archive.kyivpost.com/author/bohdannahaylohttps://hromadske.radio/en/persons/bohdan-nahajlo----------SUMMER FUNDRAISERSCar for Ukraine has once again joined forces with a group of influencers, creators, and news observers during this summer. Sunshine here serves as a metaphor, the trucks are a sunshine for our warriors to bring them to where they need to be and out from the place they don't.https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-2025This time, we focus on the 6th Detachment of HUR, 93rd Alcatraz, 3rd Assault Brigade, MLRS systems and more. https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-2025- bring soldiers to the positions- protect them with armor- deploy troops with drones to the positions----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

52:12- John Ashbrook, Founding Partner of Calvary and Co-Host of the Ruthless Podcast Topic: Joe Biden's diagnosis, other political news of the day 1:03:09- Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project Topic: Supreme Court allowing the Trump Administration to end legal protections for some Venezuelan migrants 1:29:07- Jim Hanson, President of WorldStrat, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum who served in the U.S. Special Forces Topic: Latest in Israel and the Middle East 1:42:13- Storm Paglia, Vice President of Brand Operations at Townhall Media and host of the "Triggered" podcast Topic: Latest from the Trump administration 2:08:09- Julie Kelly, Journalist and the host of "Declassified with Julie Kelly" Topic: Latest from the Supreme Court, other news 2:20:16- Selena Zito, Reporter for the Washington Examiner, Special Correspondent for the Washington Post and the author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland" Topic: Her upcoming bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“This week, the global stage is on fire—and at the center of it is Donald Trump.   After wrapping up high-stakes stops in Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Qatar, Trump now heads to Istanbul, and this isn't just another handshake tour.   In Saudi Arabia, he sealed $600 billion in AI and energy investments—with U.S. tech giants backing the kingdom's ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence. In Qatar, he witnessed the largest aircraft deal in Boeing's history. And in Syria—shockingly—he lifted all U.S. sanctions and met with the new president, pushing Syria to join the Abraham Accords.   But now: Istanbul.   On paper, Trump is attending a reception at Trump Towers Istanbul. But in the backdrop? Vladimir Putin's sudden call for Ukraine peace talks.   So is this a genuine push for peace—or a global power play?   Turkey, as a NATO member that's kept close ties with both the West and Russia, is the perfect stage for a strategic pivot. Trump showing up in Istanbul right now, at a site that bears his name, may signal he's ready to step in as a deal-maker—or a kingmaker—in the Ukraine conflict.   Is he positioning himself as the only one who can broker peace between Ukraine and Russia? Or is this about optics, leverage, and legacy?   We'll be unpacking all this and more in this episode—don't miss it.”     Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/  http://graceasagra.bio.link/presents Freedom International Livestream Thursday May 15, 2025 @ 9:00 AM EST Featured Guest: Joaquin Flores Topic: “Peace or Power Play? Dissecting Putin's Call for Ukraine Talks in Istanbul”   https://t.me/NewResistance - Xoaquin Flores https://twitter.com/XoaquinFlores https://www.patreon.com/JoaquinF   Bio:     Joaquin Flores (author, analyst and curator of the New Resistance Telegram channel): Channel description as follows: Save the Republic: Pure comedy and never real news or analysis) with Xoaquin Flores.   The channel delivers a global geostrategic overview with a focus on breaking developments in Ukraine, the breakdown of the liberal rules-based order, Jesuitical operations in Mongolia, Latin American historic dynamics and the faction fight waged by opposing groups of the American elite.   Educated in the field of IR and IPE at California State University Los Angeles; previously served as a business agent and organizer for the SEIU labor union; has published internationally on subjects of geopolitics, war, and diplomacy; serves as the director of the Belgrade-based Center for Syncretic Studies, and is Chief Editor at Fort Russ News.   Contributor: https://strategic-culture.su/contributors/joaquin-flores/   Special Guest Hosts:   Tim Kirby Telegram:  Tim Kirby Russia Hardcore -- https://t.me/timkirbyhardcore YouTube:  Tim Kirby Russia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWjox2j8QnpUBanF7jTEg3A https://americanvillages.ru/   Drago Bosnic BRICS portal (infobrics.org) Telegram -CerFunhouse   www.GlobalResearch.Ca Dr Reza John Vedadi – LinkedIn - Instagram     Creator Host:   Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast:  Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss http://graceasagra.bio.link/ https://www.quantumnurse.life/ Bichute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/nDjE6Ciyg0ED/   TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854 WELLNESS RESOURCES Optimal Health and Wellness with Grace Virtual Dispensary Link (Designs for Health)               2https://www.designsforhealth.com/u/optimalhealthwellness Premier Research Labs - https://prlabs.com/customer/account/create/code/59n84f/ - 15% discount - 15%_59N84F_05 Co-Host:   Hartmut Schumacher https://anchor.fm/hartmut-schumacher-path

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. After nearly five years as host of the Business of Biotech podcast, Matt Pillar is handing the mic over to the voice of the Business of Biotech 2.0, veteran life sciences journalist Ben Comer. On this epsiode, Ben shares his nearly 20-year journey covering the pharmaceutical space, from Haymarket Media to PwC to Pharmaceutical Executive and InVivo magazines, before joining Life Science Connect as Chief Editor at Life Science Leader. He shares stories of the wild ride he's enjoyed along the way, how the stories he's covered have shaped his editorial perspective, and his plans for the next chapter of the Business of Biotech podcast. Catch Ben's first episode as host next Monday, and every Monday after that. Subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform and watch the videocast at lifescienceleader.com.Access this and hundreds of episodes of the Business of Biotech videocast under the Business of Biotech tab at bioprocessonline.com. Subscribe to our monthly Business of Biotech newsletter. Get in touch with guest and topic suggestions: ben.comer@lifescienceconnect.comFind Ben Comer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencomer/

In this episode, Matt sits down with Elliot Resnick, the former Chief Editor of The Jewish Press and a recently pardoned January 6 defendant. Elliot shares his belief that the 2020 election was stolen, his disappointment in the right for not standing by J6 protestors, and his comparison of January 6 to the violent George Floyd riots. Tune in for this candidconversation on justice and political double standards.To learn more about Elliot and to purchase one of his books,visit his website at http://www.brennbooks.com.To enroll in Elliot's writing course, visit https://tentips.podia.com/ten-tips-to-vastly-improve-your-writing.  To support Look Ahead America, visit https://LookAheadAmerica.org/donate. 

Join the 555 Challenge and see what's possible! Go to https://my555challenge.com Conservative Commentator Isabella Moody joins Stew to expose the evidence that Ashley St Clair had plotted to ENTRAP Elon Musk years ago for billions of dollars, in a scandalous honeytrap plot. Jamie McIntyre, Chief Editor of the Australian National Review, joins Stew to discuss how CPAC has turned into a Zionist Israel-First Fest, and how Australia has also become an Occupied nation. Watch this new show NOW at https://StewPeters.com! Western civilization has been infected by a parasitic invasion of foreign ideals and values that have been introduced into our culture by strange and morally degenerate people whose goal is world domination. We have been OCCUPIED. Watch the film NOW! https://stewpeters.com/occupied/ Become an SPN subscriber to gain access to exclusive content and unlock premiere benefits, including personal interactions with Stew, VIP event tickets, and live giveaways. ❤️ Valentine's Special: Get $14 Off Your Annual Subscription! ❤️ Treat yourself or a loved one! That's right—only $76 for the entire year!  Sign up now https://stewpeters.locals.com/support/promo/VALENTINE   Check out the Stew Peters Store for all things Stew Crew merchandise and more! https://spnstore.com/   These loyal and courageous sponsors chose to stand with us despite the cancel culture backlash. Support their bravery below: Cortez Wealth Management makes financial planning for you and your family. Find out how you can rely on this America First financial advisory and get your retirement plan today by calling 813-448-3446 or by visiting https://cortezwm.com More and more people are struggling with low energy, brain fog, joint pain, and other chronic ailments. Call to Action: Experience real relief in just 5 days—join Stew in the 555 Challenge and see what's possible! Visit https://My555Challenge.com to get started today! Red light therapy is scientifically proven to prevent and beat cancer, autoimmune disease, thyroid disease, arthritis, dementia, and tinnitus while achieving great results with weight loss, wrinkles, acne, and stem cell regeneration. Watch medical journalist Jonathan Otto's free training and get the best at-home red light therapy devices at the lowest prices. Go to: https://myredlight.com and use the promo code “STEW10” for an additional 10% off your order! Do yourself a favor and make Magnesium Breakthrough part of your daily routine this year to get the vitality you need to conquer your dreams. Go to https://bioptimizers.com/stewpeters now and enter promo code “stewpeters” to get 10% off any order if you subscribe, not only will you get amazing discounts and free gifts, but you will also make sure your monthly supply is guaranteed.

Volodymyr Yermolenko is President of PEN Ukraine, the writers Union, and Chief Editor of Ukraine World. He is one of Ukraine's leading cultural and intellectual figures, a philosopher, essayist, translator, Doctor of Political Studies, candidate of philosophical sciences, and senior lecturer at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. It is a great privilege to be in conversation, especially here in Kyiv. In this discussion, Yermolenko unpacks the complexities of Ukrainian identity, the historical context of Russian-Ukrainian relations, and the ongoing war. He explores themes of assimilation, imperialism, and the role of language in shaping national identity, while also analyzing how media narratives influence public perception. ---------- This event was co-hosted jointly by the Fog of War & Silicon Curtain podcasts. Hosts: Yaroslava Bukhta and Jonathan Fink

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JIM HANSON - President of WorldStrat and led U.S. Army counterterrorism operations, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum & former Special Forces Weapons Guy - Reacted to the Reagan airport crash between an American Airline jet and military helicopter. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JimHansonDC Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 30, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/realKTMcFarland American Airlines plane, Army helicopter collide outside Reagan National Airport near Washington DC ‘We don’t think there are any survivors,’ fire official says WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JIM HANSON - President of WorldStrat and led U.S. Army counterterrorism operations, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum & former Special Forces Weapons Guy - Reacted to the Reagan airport crash between an American Airline jet and military helicopter.SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JimHansonDC Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 30, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode you will hear:   (02:30) In The News Vince joins Mark to discuss an article by Stephanie Saul that appeared in the NY Times in mid-December entitled, -2 of 2   (19:32) Question from a listener:  Hillary joins Mark to discuss a question from a student named Alex who wants to know, “what is a “Do No Harm” SAT/ACT testing policy and why are these policies growing in popularity   (49:03) Interview: Rob Franek, Chief Editor of the Princeton Review:  How can you use the research Princeton Review does through surveys every year to better understand the colleges that we are researching?   Preview of Part 3   o   Rob talks about a new question they added, what are the most conservative and most liberal schools; he talks about how they determined this list o   Rob talks about another question they asked, who has the best career services, and he shares who got the best survey results on this one o   Rob talks about who showed up at the top of their survey when they asked about who has the most Greek life? o   I ask Rob about whether it makes sense for a parent or student to check the results out from their survey for multiple years to get access to a few hundred more survey responses o   I ask to elaborate on what else they will get if they pickup the Best 390 Colleges book beside the 50 categories where they list a top 25 schools o   Rob talks a little more about some of the other resources Princeton Review has We close out with our tradition, Rob goes on the hotseat in our lightning round   (01:09:16) College Spotlight: Kevin Newton starts a four part series on Universities Overseas that are Safe to Attend-Part 2 of 4       Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast.   You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day.   To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses.   Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions:   Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast:   https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast   1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. 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In this episode you will hear:   (25:58) In The News Vince joins Mark to discuss an article by Stephanie Saul that appeared in the NY Times in mid-December entitled,   (40:04) Question from a listener:  Hillary joins Mark to discuss a question from a school-based counselor in California who wants to know what ever happened to all of the colleges dropping out of US News and World Report's rankings   (01:05:56) Interview: Rob Franek, Chief Editor of the Princeton Review:  How can you use the research Princeton Review does through surveys every year to better understand the colleges that we are researching?   Preview of Part 2 of 3   (01:24:26) College Spotlight: Kevin Newton starts a four part series on Universities Overseas that are Safe to Attend       Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast.   You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day.   To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses.   Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions:   Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast:   https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast   1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript   We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK.   Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast.   If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful!   If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live.   Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends:   Check out the college websites Mark recommends:   If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link:     If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at Lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/

In this episode you will hear:   (04:04) In The News Julia and Mark answer a question from Amanda, how can I figure out if my student is in profile for a college if they are recalculating a GPA and I don't know how they are recalculating it. (27:02) Question from a listener:  Susan and Mark answer several questions from Chris from Minnesota and he wants to know, why do colleges judge my student through the prism of the high school he/she attends? He also wants to know why we talk so much about students who seem to be doing so well in school.   (01:05:30) Interview: Rob Franek, Chief Editor of the Princeton Review:  How can you use the research Princeton Review does through surveys every year to better understand the colleges that we are researching?   Preview of Part 1 of 3 o   Rob shares his backstory o   Rob shares how his work at Wagner informs his work today o   Rob talks about the survey called “College Hopes and Worries” that Princeton Review has done for the 20 consecutive years and he reveals what the survey results have revealed o   Rob shares what students can learn from the Princeton Review annual surveys and he shares the number of students who participated in their survey this year o   Rob explains how the rankings that Princeton Review produces is categorically different from other college rankings o   Rob explains how many students complete surveys at each of the campuses where they do the survey o   Rob explains the process of how they do the surveys every year   College Spotlights will resume next week     Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast.   You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day.   To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses.   Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions:   Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast:   https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast   1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript   We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK.   Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast.   If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful!   If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live.   Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends:   Check out the college websites Mark recommends:   If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link:     If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at Lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/

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Freedom International Livestream Thursday Oct 17, 2024 @ 9:00 AM EST Featured Guest: Joaquin Flores Topic: Genocide of Ukrainians & the Destruction of the Western European Economy https://t.me/NewResistance - Xoaquin Flores https://twitter.com/XoaquinFlores https://www.patreon.com/JoaquinF Bio: Joaquin Flores (author, analyst and curator of the New Resistance Telegram channel): Channel description as follows: Save the Republic: Pure comedy and never real news or analysis) with Xoaquin Flores. The channel delivers a global geostrategic overview with a focus on breaking developments in Ukraine, the breakdown of the liberal rules-based order, Jesuitical operations in Mongolia, Latin American historic dynamics and the faction fight waged by opposing groups of the American elite. Educated in the field of IR and IPE at California State University Los Angeles; previously served as a business agent and organizer for the SEIU labor union; has published internationally on subjects of geopolitics, war, and diplomacy; serves as the director of the Belgrade-based Center for Syncretic Studies, and is Chief Editor at Fort Russ News. Contributor: https://strategic-culture.su/contributors/joaquin-flores/ Special Guest Hosts: Alex Krainer https://alexkrainer.substack.com/ Blog: TheNakedHedgie.com Drago Bosnic BRICS portal (infobrics.org) https://t.me/CerFunhouse Creator Host: Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast: Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/ Forever Co-hosts: Hartmut Schumacher Roy Coughlan Podcast: AWAKENING https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/ -- Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/⁠ --- Awakening Podcast/ Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 ------------------

Freedom International Livestream Thursday Oct 17, 2024 @ 9:00 AM EST Featured Guest: Joaquin Flores Topic: Genocide of Ukrainians & the Destruction of the Western European Economy https://t.me/NewResistance - Xoaquin Flores https://twitter.com/XoaquinFlores https://www.patreon.com/JoaquinF Bio: Joaquin Flores (author, analyst and curator of the New Resistance Telegram channel): Channel description as follows: Save the Republic: Pure comedy and never real news or analysis) with Xoaquin Flores. The channel delivers a global geostrategic overview with a focus on breaking developments in Ukraine, the breakdown of the liberal rules-based order, Jesuitical operations in Mongolia, Latin American historic dynamics and the faction fight waged by opposing groups of the American elite. Educated in the field of IR and IPE at California State University Los Angeles; previously served as a business agent and organizer for the SEIU labor union; has published internationally on subjects of geopolitics, war, and diplomacy; serves as the director of the Belgrade-based Center for Syncretic Studies, and is Chief Editor at Fort Russ News. Contributor: https://strategic-culture.su/contributors/joaquin-flores/ Special Guest Hosts: Alex Krainer https://alexkrainer.substack.com/ Blog: TheNakedHedgie.com Drago Bosnic BRICS portal (infobrics.org) https://t.me/CerFunhouse Creator Host: Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast: Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/ Forever Co-hosts: Hartmut Schumacher Roy Coughlan Podcast: AWAKENING https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/ -- Upgrade Your Brain Unleash & Use Your Uniqueness https://braingym.fitness/⁠ --- Awakening Podcast/ Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ https://partnerco.world/ My Website https://partner.co/?custid=N6543249 ------------------

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