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Christopher Miller, Financial Times Chief Ukraine Correspondent discusses the claim by US President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin negotiations on preparations for peace talks.

To start the episode, the guys dive into an engaging conversation about the recent leak of the highly anticipated sizzle reel for Kung Fury 2. They explore the various legal issues that are currently hindering the film's release, shedding light on the complexities of the entertainment industry and how such obstacles can impact even the most promising projects. This discussion seamlessly transitions into an exploration of the fantastical universe that the creative team has meticulously crafted, building off the original YouTube short film that garnered a cult following. The conversation highlights the exciting addition of star power to the sequel, featuring renowned actors such as Michael Fassbender, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and David Hasselhoff, each bringing their unique charisma and talent to the project. As the conversation progresses, Cody shares intriguing insights with Joe about the innovative techniques employed by the makers of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, particularly how they took motion capture technology to unprecedented heights. This revelation sparks a broader discussion about the illustrious careers of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the dynamic duo behind numerous successful animated and live-action films. Their ability to blend humor with heart in storytelling is examined, showcasing how their work has influenced the landscape of modern animation and filmmaking. The topic then shifts to the gaming world, where the guys discuss the newest trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, which impressively runs on the in-game engine utilizing the advanced capabilities of the PS5 Pro hardware. They analyze the visuals, gameplay mechanics, and the high expectations surrounding the release, reflecting on how the franchise has evolved over the years and what fans can anticipate from this latest installment. Following this, the conversation flows into a discussion about Game Pass, delving into the plethora of games available on the service. They highlight some standout titles and the value that Game Pass offers to gamers, making it a significant player in the gaming subscription landscape. Cody then shares exciting news regarding Borderlands 4, revealing some significant changes that Gearbox has implemented in the multiplayer experience and the loot system. This segment emphasizes the developers' commitment to enhancing player engagement and satisfaction through innovative gameplay mechanics. To wrap up the episode, the guys turn their attention to the highly anticipated release of the newest Toxic Avenger film, which is set to hit theaters as an unrated feature. They discuss the legacy of the original franchise and how the new installment aims to capture the essence of what made the series iconic while also appealing to a new generation of viewers. The episode concludes with reflections on the evolving nature of film and gaming, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating the upcoming releases and developments in both industries.Official Website: https://www.comesnaturallypodcast.comOfficial Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/comes-naturally-podcast/iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/kqkgackFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/myovgm8Tumblr: http://tinyurl.com/m7a6mg9Twitter: @ComesNaturalPodYouTube: http://tiny.cc/5snxpy

Christopher Miller, Ukraine Correspondent with the Financial Times reports on the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian Capital, Kyiv, this year & the U.S response

The conflict in Ukraine has turned into the world's first fully fledged drone war. The remote-controlled flying machines are now used by both sides for transporting supplies, surveilling the enemy and carrying out attacks. John Thornhill visits Kyiv to learn more about how the war has sparked a boom in Ukrainian defence tech that has changed the battlefield. He sees first-hand how these drones are made, and unpacks what the rest of the world can learn from Ukraine about future wars. Free to read:Ukraine is winning the drone start-up warUkraine weighs lifting arms export ban to scale up drone industryUkraine's battle against Russia in maps and chartsThis episode of Tech Tonic is produced by Persis Love, Edwin Lane and Kateryna Malofieieva, with special thanks to Christopher Miller. The executive producers are Manuela Saragosa and Topher Forhecz. Sound design by Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, and Joseph Salcedo. Original music by Metaphor Music. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's global head of audio.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PS5 Contesthttps://www.strandedpanda.com/ps5Matt's Daredevil Album Fundraiser:https://igg.me/at/daredevilalbum/x/24216561#/Multiverse News Merchhttps://multiverse-news-shop.fourthwall.com/Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesToday, Marvel held a five and a half hour long casting announcement live stream. Twenty-six cast members were announced painstakingly slowly and wordlessly, via the backs of chairs and it all ended with Robert Downey, Jr. himself strolling in and shushing the viewer.  Also in an interview this week, Scarlet Witch herself, Elizabeth Olsen, claims Wanda will not be returning for either of these Avengers films.Amy Pascal and David Heyman have officially been named as producers on the next James Bond film, according to a Variety article from Tuesday. Pascal is known for her work at Sony and continues to work with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller on different projects such as Spider-Man: Noir. Heyman's name ought to be familiar to Harry Potter fans as he produced all eight of the original films and is also in pre-production on the new series. Though it took first place this weekend, the $43 million domestic opening of Disney's live action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a box office failure. Along with dismal revenue for the controversy-embroiled film, it has received an overall CinemaScore of B+ - something no Disney live action remake has done yet. Robert DeNiro's Alto Knights also debuted to disappointing figures and the Jonathan Majors-led Magazine Dreams only cracked $700,000 in its limited release.Apple's streaming service had a huge win after finishing the second season of Severance last week when the show became the most-streamed series on AppleTV+, surpassing Ted Lasso. Severance hit the Nielsen streaming report for five consecutive weeks, clocking in with 681 million minutes viewed. Apple CEO Tim Cook quickly gave the show the greenlight for a third season last Friday morning. On the heels of this news, it may be surprising - or not - to hear that Apple loses $1 billion a year on the streaming service and only has 45 million subscribers. But based on what the tech giant has said in the past, this may not matter.Speaking at Disney's annual shareholder meeting, Bob Iger confirmed that Pixar is developing a sequel film to Coco with a targeted theatrical release date sometime in 2029. The sequel will bring back members of the creative team from the original film, including director Lee Unkrichn and co-director Adrian Molina. Mark Nielsen will produce.WME is shopping the rights to the Jason Bourne franchise as well as the full library of Robert Ludlam properties to potential suitors since the rights have officially expired at Universal. Skydance, Apple and Netflix are said to have met with the estate for the rights. Universal, too, could potentially win the rights back if it made an attractive bid.Sherman Augustus has joined the cast of HBO's Lanterns in a recurring role. He will play John Stewart's father, John Senior. J. Alphonse Nicholson was also cast last week in the series and will play a younger version of John Senior.Agency Verve, which has represented the rights for the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise since 2017, is reportedly looking to sell the rights to revive the franchise. A rumored interested party, according to Deadline, is filmmaker JT Mollner and producer Roy Lee and if they get a script together, word is that Glen Powell would like to read it. A24, Lionsgate and others are reportedly expressing interest in that vision. Mollner and Lee are currently coming off the heels of cult hit Strange Darling.Two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz and two time Oscar winner Renee Zellweger have joined Only Murders in the Building Season 5.

Christopher Miller, Ukraine Correspondent with the Financial Times, reports on the latest developments in Russia's war with Ukraine.

Host Sabrina Nelson sits down with Christopher Miller, the Financial Times' Chief Ukraine Correspondent, to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and its potential evolution. They also delve into his experience reporting from Ukraine since 2010 and discuss his book “The War Came To Us: Life And Death In Ukraine.”

Uncover the critical distinction between knowing how to tell stories and being prepared to deliver them when it counts. Learn practical strategies for spontaneous storytelling and explore how improv techniques can elevate your UX communication skills.What if all your storytelling skills went out the window the moment you needed them most? How can you ensure you're genuinely ready to communicate effectively when it matters?Christopher Miller, a senior experience designer at Electronic Arts Frostbite, brings over a decade of gaming industry expertise and a lifelong passion for comic books to this conversation about spontaneous storytelling. As a UX mentor and improv student, Chris provides a unique perspective on blending preparation with in-the-moment delivery.Chris shares invaluable insights about the importance of being ready to tell your story at any moment. Drawing from his improv background and extensive gaming and education experience, he reveals practical strategies for maintaining composure under pressure and effectively communicating with diverse audiences.This episode covers everything from managing demanding executive presentations to honing the art of deep listening, offering actionable advice for anyone eager to enhance their real-time communication skills. Tune in to learn how to turn your storytelling abilities from theoretical knowledge into practical, ready-to-use skills.Topics:• 04:26 - The Importance of Spontaneity in Storytelling• 06:59 - Effective Communication Techniques• 08:26 - The Role of Storytelling in Collaboration• 25:21 - Improv and Storytelling in UX• 33:43 - Understanding the Core Problem• 35:09 - The Importance of Storytelling• 35:26 - Preparing for Executive Presentations• 36:13 - Collaboration in Storytelling• 37:47 - Dealing with Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome• 38:24 - The Role of Improv in Building Confidence• 41:00 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome• 46:58 - Career Amnesia and Self-Reflection• 48:34 - Closing Thoughts and Final Advice—Thanks for listening! We hope you dug today's episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you really enjoyed today's episode, why don't you leave a five-star review? Or tell some friends! It will help us out a ton.If you haven't already, sign up for our email list. We won't spam you. Pinky swear.• Get a FREE audiobook AND support the show• Support the show on Patreon• Check out show transcripts• Check out our website• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts• Subscribe on Spotify• Subscribe on YouTube• Subscribe on Stitcher

For Star Wars spin-off Solo: A Star Wars Story, it wasn't supposed to be like this. Infamously, 90 days into photography, parent company Lucasfilm opted for a director change. Out when Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, and in came Ron Howard. And Howard had less than year to retool the movie, and shoot a whole lot of new footage. It remains one of the most infamous Film Stories of the 2010s. For the second half of the episode, Simon is joined by filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, for a long chat about their career, their new film - The Electric State - and a strange film magazine of the 1970s... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher Miller, Ukraine Correspondent with the Financial Times, reports from Kyiv where world leaders have gathered on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion and Brian O'Donovan, Work and Technology Correspondent speaks to Ukrainians looking for work in Ireland.

The Kremlin has said it "absolutely" agrees with the US administration after President Donald Trump urged his Ukrainian counterpart to "move fast" to end the conflict. Christopher Miller, Financial Times Correspondent, provides the latest reaction from Kyiv.

Christopher Miller, Financial Times Chief Ukraine correspondent reports from Kyiv on how Ukraine is reacting to the talks between the US and Russia.

Christopher Miller, Financial Times Correspondent in Kyiv, discusses reaction in Ukraine to the likelihood of peace talks with Russia.

Der Lego Movie zeigt, wie man einen geilen Spielfilm über ein "Kinderspielzeug" machen kann. Wir versuchen zu erklären, was er so richtig macht und schauen auf das Phänomen Lego. Welche Höhen und Tiefen hatte das dänische Unternehmen im Laufe der letzten fast 100 Jahre, was sind sog. Klemmbausteine überhaupt und gibt es auch gesundheitliche Risiken? – – – Der Kacki Lego Film: "Der Scheiße Hai" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEAnCsp1Teo – – – LINKTREE Alle wichtigen Links zu uns findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/kackundsach – – – PODCAST KAPITEL (00:04:56) Kommt ein Alien … (00:14:47) Handlung (00:42:14) Sequel und Spin-off (00:45:26) Making-of und Brickfilms (01:13:02) Die Lego Geschichte (01:48:15) Hörerfeedback & Co. – – – Kack & Sachgeschichten - Der Podcast mit Klugschiss http://www.kackundsach.de/ Bleib auf dem Laufenden mit dem Kacki WhatsApp Kanal: https://bit.ly/kuswhatsapp – – – – – – – – – – – ausführliche Beschreibung: The Lego Movie: Kreativität in Stein gebaut Als „The Lego Movie“ 2014 erschien, überraschte der Film die Welt mit seiner Mischung aus witziger Erzählung, innovativer Animation und tiefgründiger Botschaft. Regie geführt von Phil Lord und Christopher Miller, schuf der Film ein Meisterwerk, das die Magie von Lego einfängt und gleichzeitig die Grenzen der Animation sprengt. Eine Geschichte voller Herz und Humor Im Zentrum des Films steht Emmet, eine gewöhnliche Lego-Figur, die plötzlich als „Der Auserwählte“ auserkoren wird, um die Lego-Welt vor dem tyrannischen Lord Business zu retten. Die Handlung beginnt mit einer simplen Prämisse, entfaltet sich aber zu einer tiefgründigen Reflexion über Individualität, Kreativität und Konformität. Neben Emmets Abenteuer bietet der Film eine reiche Vielfalt an Charakteren wie Wyldstyle, Batman und Unikitty, die alle ihren eigenen einzigartigen Charme in die Geschichte einbringen. Die Animation: Alles andere als gewöhnlich Die Optik von „The Lego Movie“ ist ein technisches Wunder. Obwohl CGI verwendet wurde, wirkt der gesamte Film so, als wäre er in Stop-Motion animiert. Jedes Detail, von den Fingerabdrücken auf den Steinen bis zur realistischen Bewegung der Figuren, zeigt die Liebe zum Detail, die in diesen Film geflossen ist. Die Hosts des Podcasts loben die Art und Weise, wie die Lego-Ästhetik nicht nur erhalten, sondern perfekt inszeniert wurde. Botschaft und Meta-Ebene Eine der größten Stärken des Films ist seine Botschaft: Kreativität kennt keine Regeln. Während Lord Business strenge Bauanleitungen propagiert, steht Emmets Reise für die Freiheit, aus Legosteinen alles zu erschaffen, was man sich vorstellen kann. Der Film berührt zudem eine Meta-Ebene, als der Konflikt zwischen Vater und Sohn im „realen Leben“ den emotionalen Kern der Geschichte bildet. Fazit: „Alles ist großartig!“ „The Lego Movie“ ist weit mehr als ein Film für Kinder. Es ist eine Liebeserklärung an Kreativität, Fantasie und die Freude am Bauen. Mit seinem cleveren Humor, den charmanten Charakteren und einer Botschaft, die über Generationen hinweg relevant bleibt, hat der Film Kultstatus erreicht. Eine perfekte Mischung aus Spaß und Substanz, die zeigt, dass Lego weit mehr ist als nur ein Spielzeug.

Following a series of failed experiments, an aspiring inventor named Flint develops a machine that can convert water into food! However, Flint finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew after the machine gains sentience and begins to develop destructive food storms that endanger the entire town. Stephanie and Eric--with returning special guest Ryan--gorge on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.   Follow Aflixionados Podcast on social media for extended conversations, interesting tidbits, and other news! Linktree | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Merch

Explore the intriguing possibility: Did Trump secretly plan for continuity of government through executive actions?In this insightful episode of The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show, we take a critical examination of Executive Order 13961 and its implications for America's future. Joining us is Jon Herold, creator of the Devolution series, who shares a unique perspective on devolution theories, continuity of government, and how Trump's actions may have safeguarded national sovereignty amidst the chaos of the last four years. Dive deep into discussions about the potential globalist agenda, the role of three-letter agencies, the importance of election integrity, and what Trump's return to office means for America's future. We'll also touch on breaking revelations, including newly declassified files related to JFK, RFK, and MLK, and their potential to shift public perception about government transparency and accountability.As the CEO and co-founder of Command Your Brand Media, I'm passionate about bringing you thought-provoking conversations that challenge mainstream narratives and empower you to explore the bigger picture. This is a must-watch for those interested in America's sovereignty, national pride, and the fight for a transparent, fair government.Join the conversation, share your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay informed about future episodes. Together, let's champion liberty, freedom, and a better future for all. Your journey into the truth starts here!#trumpinauguration #trump #donaldtrump #continuityofoperations #presidenttrumpCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:30 - Who is Patel Patriot (Jon Herold)?02:38 - Discovering Devolution04:18 - Understanding Devolution08:36 - China's Connection to Devolution13:18 - Christopher Miller's Role17:45 - The 4 Phases of COG22:05 - Trump's Response to Crisis25:41 - Is it Communism?27:35 - Meaning of the New Executive Order29:02 - Overview of Trump's Executive Orders32:28 - Future Steps for America34:03 - Trump and the 3-Letter Agencies36:10 - Insights from the JFK Files40:40 - Following Jon Herold40:54 - Like, Comment, Subscribe___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

Ep. 288 How is AI revolutionizing Product Led Growth (PLG)? Kipp and Kieran dive into the transformative power of AI in accelerating PLG strategies with insights from Christopher Miller's stellar episode on the fundamentals of product-led growth. Learn more on effectively leveraging freemium models to drive user acquisition, the role of viral loops in expanding your user base, and how natural language processing can reinvent your onboarding experience. Mentions Christopher Miller's Marketing Against the Grain episode https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/i-built-a-free-growth-tool-for-zapier-in-under-2/id1616700934?i=1000632657910 Christopher Miller https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwilliammiller/ Zapier https://zapier.com/ Character.AI https://character.ai/ Get our guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/customgpt We're creating our next round of content and want to ensure it tackles the challenges you're facing at work or in your business. To understand your biggest challenges we've put together a survey and we'd love to hear from you! https://bit.ly/matg-research Resource [Free] Steal our favorite AI Prompts featured on the show! Grab them here: https://clickhubspot.com/aip We're on Social Media! Follow us for everyday marketing wisdom straight to your feed YouTube: ​​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtXqPiNV8YC0GMUzY-EUFg  Twitter: https://twitter.com/matgpod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matgpod  Join our community https://landing.connect.com/matg Thank you for tuning into Marketing Against The Grain! Don't forget to hit subscribe and follow us on Apple Podcasts (so you never miss an episode)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-against-the-grain/id1616700934   If you love this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review https://link.chtbl.com/h9_sjBKH and share your favorite episodes with friends. We really appreciate your support. Host Links: Kipp Bodnar, https://twitter.com/kippbodnar   Kieran Flanagan, https://twitter.com/searchbrat  ‘Marketing Against The Grain' is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Produced by Darren Clarke.

Christopher Miller, Financial Times Chief Correspondent in Kiyv, reports that Russian strikes overnight have left one million Ukrainians without power.

Continuing Animation Month, we watched the 2014 animated film The Lego Movie. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and based on the Lego toys, its story focuses on Emmet, an ordinary Lego minifigure who helps a resistance movement stop a tyrannical businessman from gluing everything in the Lego world into his vision of perfection.. The film stars the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod                            

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – The report released showed direct quotes by General Mark Milley, Joint Chief of Staff; Christopher Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense; Steve Sund, Chief of US Capitol Police; and more. In a conversation on Jan 3, 2020, President Trump said to General Milley, “Hey, look at this. There's going to be a large number of protesters here on the 6th. Make sure you have sufficient National Guard or Soldiers to make sure it's safe.”

As Ukraine waits to hear if it can use Western missiles to strike deep into Russia, we explore the current state of the Kursk offensive and the front lines in Donbas, and ask what if any strategy might change the course of the war into 2025. Guest host James Nixey is joined by the FT's Christopher Miller and military analyst Michael Kofman. With them is Olga Tokariuk, the OSUN academy fellow with our Ukraine Forum. Read our latest: Attacks on Hezbollah pagers will not improve Israel's situation on its border with Lebanon The war in Sudan is intensifying. Coordinated pressure is needed to prevent the country's fragmentation Austerity measures are on trial in Sri Lanka's first election since its economic collapse Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Read the latest issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

We talk to Jackie Fox of RTE's States of Mind podcast and FT's Ukraine's correspondent in Kyiv, Christopher Miller.

Omonyele Adjognon, DrPH (candidate) of the HSR Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research idiscusses her work with Drs. Christopher Miller and Kate Iverson on screening for intimate partner violence in Veterans in VA primary care.

Christopher Miller, Chief Correspondent for the Financial Times in Ukraine

Christopher Miller, Financial Times Correspondent in Kyiv, on the aftermath of yesterday's deadly airstrikes across Ukraine.

Christopher Miller of the Financial Times has the latest on the Russian investigator that has said Ukraine struck and damaged a third bridge over the Seym river in Russia's Kursk region.

Christopher Miller, Financial Times Correspondent in Kyiv, has the latest updates from war-torn Ukraine as incursion into Russian territory continues.

Christopher Miller, Financial Times Ukraine Correspondent in Kyiv, discusses what has become the most significant incursion by Ukrainian troops into Russia since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The stock market sell-off earlier this week may have been a bit of an overreaction, and overall consumer spending has been struggling recently. Plus, the FT's Christopher Miller explains what Ukraine's surprise counteroffensive in Russia means. Mentioned in this podcast:Everyone calm down US consumer spending slowdown weighs on travel and leisure groups Battles rage in Russia as Kyiv advances in war's largest counter-incursion The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Jess Smith, Denise Guerra, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know.Christopher Miller is an unlikely poster child for psychological well-being. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder as an adult, and losing his wife to brain cancer in 2021, he has nevertheless turned his personal struggles and tragedies into a mission to help people get the most out of life.His first book was all about how to find FISH in your life: Fulfillment, Inspiration, Success, and Happiness.In our conversation, we focus on his new book, Finding FISH in a Strengths-Based Practice, which talks about how to identify and leverage your talents and strengths, rather than spending energy trying to fix your weaknesses.Of course, unchecked strengths can themselves become weaknesses. We talk about the potential downside of strengths, and how awareness and balance are needed in order to get the benefits while mitigating the costs.Awareness and balance are orienting themes in Miller's life, and provide him with the self-management tools to navigate his mental health challenges as a successful organizational consultant, coach, trainer, and facilitator.And emboldened by the things that have happened to him and his own resilience in the face of tragedy and mental illness, Miller has doubled down on Love as a core operating system, both in personal and professional relationships.In this conversation, we explore the power of following the heart as much as the head, and leading with Love in all aspects of our lives.Enjoy!Here's what ChatGPT thinks are the key takeaways:Strength-based approaches focus on identifying and leveraging individuals' talents and strengths.Appreciating and valuing the unique strengths of individuals requires a mindset shift.Awareness and balance are crucial in utilizing strengths effectively.Strengths can have dark sides, and it's important to be aware of and manage them.Personal development and growth can occur even in the face of challenges and loss. Monitoring well-being using the FISH score can provide insights into one's happiness, success, inspiration, and fulfillment.Purpose, values, and life roles can serve as anchors during challenging times and contribute to one's well-being.Self-awareness and self-management play a crucial role in navigating mental health challenges and maintaining stability.Individuals with mental health conditions often possess a unique creative potential that can lead to significant contributions in various fields.Integrating oneness consciousness and love can lead to profound personal and professional transformations.Following the heart is essential for personal growth and creating a more compassionate and connected world.LinksChristopher-Miller.com (books available from here) Support the Show.

July 17 marks 10 years since a Russian missile shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over the war zone in eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crew. Christopher Miller, Ukraine correspondent for the Financial Times and author of The War Came To Us: Life And Death In Ukraine, joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.

In today's episode Strange Country cohosts Beth and Kelly slog through the remaining 4,567,324 pages of Project 2025, a manifesto to turn America into Dante's 8th circle of hell. If you don't want to face this, the basic gist is anything good and just is gone and is replaced by bad. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands. So many citations, so little time: Borosage, Robert L. “Why Trump's Second Victory Would Be Worse.” The Nation, 4 June 2024, https://www.thenation.com/article/society/project-2025-trump-heritage-foundation-maga/. Accessed 13 June 2024. Dans, Paul, and Steven Groves, editors. Project 2025: Mandate for Leadership. The Heritage Foundation, 2023, https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf. Folkenflik, David. “Trump CEO over Voice of America repeatedly abused power, investigation finds.” NPR, 21 May 2023, https://www.npr.org/2023/05/21/1177208862/usagm-michael-pack-voa-voice-of-america-investigation-trump-abuse-of-power. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Garcia, Lulu. “Inside the Heritage Foundation's Plans for 'Institutionalizing Trumpism.'” The New York Times, 21 January 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/magazine/heritage-foundation-kevin-roberts.html. Accessed 19 June 2024.   Goldman, Adam. “The Director of National Intelligence Serves Trump Agenda Amid Promises to Stay Apolitical.” The New York Times, 23 November 2020, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/us/politics/john-ratcliffe-intelligence.html?searchResultPosition=6. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Hakala, Kate. “Here's the Absurd Advice 70s Cosmo Gave Women to Land a Man With Sex.” MIC, 21 April 2015, https://www.mic.com/articles/116000/here-are-the-super-easy-steps-a-woman-should-take-before-sex-according-to-1971-cosmo.   Leingang, Rachel. “What is Project 2025 and what does it have to do with a second Trump term?” The Guardian, 26 May 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/26/what-is-project-2025-trump. Accessed 9 June 2024.   Lewis, Chris. “Ken Cuccinelli and the Persuasive, Pervasive Politics of Cruelty.” The American Prospect, 29 February 2024, https://prospect.org/politics/2024-02-28-ken-cuccinelli-persuasive-pervasive-politics-cruelty/. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Maass, Peter. “Christopher Miller, Trump's Defense Secretary, Fights for Reputation.” The Intercept, 11 March 2023, https://theintercept.com/2023/03/11/trump-defense-secretary-christopher-miller/. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Marantz, Andrew. “Does Hungary Offer a Glimpse of Our Authoritarian Future?” The New Yorker, 27 June 2022, https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/07/04/does-hungary-offer-a-glimpse-of-our-authoritarian-future. Accessed 19 June 2024.   Michel, Casey. “How Viktor Orbán Conquered the Heritage Foundation.” The New Republic, 15 March 2024, https://newrepublic.com/article/179776/heritage-foundation-viktor-orban-trump. Accessed 19 June 2024.   Nichols, John. “Project 2025's Guide to Subverting Democracy.” The Nation, 4 June 2024, https://www.thenation.com/article/society/project-2025-democracy-fcc-fec/. Accessed 9 June 2024.   Pengelly, Martin. “Revealed: 'extremist' Trump economist plots rightwing overhaul of US treasury.” The Guardian, 29 February 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/29/trump-economist-stephen-moore-us-treasury-project-2025. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Pilkington, Ed. “Mass deportations, detention camps, troops on the street: Trump spells out migrant plan.” The Guardian, 3 May 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/03/trump-mass-deportations-detention-camps-military-migrants. Accessed 13 June 2024.   Prokop, Andrew. “Trump second term agenda: Would guardrails of democracy hold him back?” Vox, 20 May 2024, https://www.vox.com/politics/24159069/trump-guardrails-authoritarian-democracy-second-term. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Reinhard, Beth. “Trump loyalist pushes ‘post-constitutional' vision for second term.” The Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/08/russ-vought-trump-second-term-radical-constitutional/. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Sanger, Margot. “How Insurers Exploited Medicare Advantage for Billions.” The New York Times, 8 October 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/08/upshot/medicare-advantage-fraud-allegations.html. Accessed 12 June 2024.   Savage, Charlie, et al. “The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started.” The New York Times, 16 June 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/16/us/politics/trump-2025-democratic-resistance.html. Accessed 16 June 2024.   Smith, David. “Trump's Project 2025 plot would take ‘wrecking ball' to US institutions, key Democrat warns.” The Guardian, 11 June 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/11/trump-project-2025-wrecking-ball. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Summers, Juana, et al. “Emails show Carson family fingerprints at HUD.” CNN, 2 February 2018, https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/02/politics/ben-carson-family-hud/index.html. Accessed 13 June 2024.   Thrush, Glenn. “Ben Carson's HUD Spends $31000 on Dining Set for His Office (Published 2018).” The New York Times, 27 February 2018, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/27/us/ben-carson-hud-furniture.html. Accessed 13 June 2024.   Weiland, Noah. “Trump Administration Erases Transgender Civil Rights Protections in Health Care (Published 2020).” The New York Times, 28 September 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/us/politics/trump-transgender-rights.html?searchResultPosition=9. Accessed 8 June 2024.  

The United Nations Security Council meets Tuesday to discuss Russia's deadly missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv. Financial Times correspondent Christopher Miller joins us from Ukraine. And, following the first presidential debate, media coverage has largely focused on President Biden's age and competency. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik explores whether it has been fair. Then, with some states now requiring bible instruction in public schools, Tim Alberta — staff writer at The Atlantic — talks about the rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Project 2025 is a 920-page bloated opus about taking our fragile democracy and turning into Christian Nationalist nightmare if Trump gets back into the oval office. And Beth read it!! Well, skimmed some portions because oh my god was this bureaucratic gibberish. But that's the point; onslaught us with so much information, we're too numb to fight back. Listen to part one on Strange Country where Beth and Kelly detail how the Project 2025 authors, an assortment of Garbage Pail kids, pin all of society's ills on “wokeness,” abortion, and gay people having rights. The plan is to get rid of all those things. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands. Lord in heaven, look at all these citations: Ainsley, Julia. “DHS says Border Patrol agents used force on Haitians, but didn't whip them.” NBC News, 8 July 2022, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/dhs-report-says-border-patrol-agents-used-unnecessary-force-haitians-t-rcna36992. Accessed 15 June 2024.   Bedekovics, Greta. “The Far Right's Invitation for Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections.” The Center of American Progress, 6 June 2024, https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-far-rights-invitation-for-foreign-interference-in-u-s-elections/. Accessed 9 June 2024.   Berkowitz, Bill. “'Cultural Marxism' Catches On.” Southern Poverty Law Center, 15 August 2003, https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2003/cultural-marxism-catching. Accessed 2 June 2024.   Blitzer, Jonathan. “A Trump Official Behind the End of DACA Explains Himself.” The New Yorker, 10 November 2017, https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/trump-official-behind-the-end-of-daca-explains-himself?_sp=effc46a3-4cfc-4ce5-8e5b-2d14e76847e5.1718279776181.   Borosage, Robert L. “Why Trump's Second Victory Would Be Worse.” The Nation, 4 June 2024, https://www.thenation.com/article/society/project-2025-trump-heritage-foundation-maga/. Accessed 13 June 2024.   Bowman, Emma. “The upside-down American flag becomes a pro-Trump protest.” NPR, 3 June 2024, https://www.npr.org/2024/06/03/nx-s1-4987590/upside-down-american-flag-protest-symbol-history. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Chait, Jonathan. “John Durham Admits He Knows Little About Russia Scandal.” New York Magazine, 21 June 2023, https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/06/john-durham-admits-he-knows-little-about-russia-scandal.html. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Dans, Paul, and Steven Groves, editors. Project 2025: Mandate for Leadership. The Heritage Foundation, 2023, https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf.   Davis, Julie Hirschfeld. “Shoot Migrants' Legs, Build Alligator Moat: Behind Trump's Ideas for Border (Published 2019).” The New York Times, 2 October 2019, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/01/us/politics/trump-border-wars.html. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Folkenflik, David. “Trump CEO over Voice of America repeatedly abused power, investigation finds.” NPR, 21 May 2023, https://www.npr.org/2023/05/21/1177208862/usagm-michael-pack-voa-voice-of-america-investigation-trump-abuse-of-power. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Goldman, Adam. “The Director of National Intelligence Serves Trump Agenda Amid Promises to Stay Apolitical.” The New York Times, 23 November 2020, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/09/us/politics/john-ratcliffe-intelligence.html?searchResultPosition=6. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Grim, Ryan. “Trump Administration Allows Appointees to Apportion Federal Funds.” The Intercept, 20 August 2020, https://theintercept.com/2020/08/20/federal-funds-omb-apportionment-trump/. Accessed 9 June 2024.   Jackson, Harold. “Joseph Coors.” The Guardian, 18 March 2003, https://www.theguardian.com/news/2003/mar/19/guardianobituaries.usa. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Joselow, Maxine. “Ex-EPA official on rollbacks, snowballs and selling Trump.” E&E News by Politico, 22 February 2019, https://www.eenews.net/articles/ex-epa-official-on-rollbacks-snowballs-and-selling-trump/. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Kelly, Caroline, et al. “Ken Cuccinelli blames drowned man in border photograph for own, daughter's deaths.” CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/27/politics/ken-cuccinelli-drowned-father-daughter-fault/index.html. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Leingang, Rachel. “What is Project 2025 and what does it have to do with a second Trump term?” The Guardian, 26 May 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/26/what-is-project-2025-trump. Accessed 9 June 2024.   Lewis, Chris. “Ken Cuccinelli and the Persuasive, Pervasive Politics of Cruelty.” The American Prospect, 29 February 2024, https://prospect.org/politics/2024-02-28-ken-cuccinelli-persuasive-pervasive-politics-cruelty/. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Maass, Peter. “Christopher Miller, Trump's Defense Secretary, Fights for Reputation.” The Intercept, 11 March 2023, https://theintercept.com/2023/03/11/trump-defense-secretary-christopher-miller/. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Nichols, John. “Project 2025's Guide to Subverting Democracy.” The Nation, 4 June 2024, https://www.thenation.com/article/society/project-2025-democracy-fcc-fec/. Accessed 9 June 2024.   Nichols, John. “Project 2025's Guide to Subverting Democracy.” The Nation, 4 June 2024, https://www.thenation.com/article/society/project-2025-democracy-fcc-fec/. Accessed 13 June 2024.   Pengelly, Martin. “Revealed: 'extremist' Trump economist plots rightwing overhaul of US treasury.” The Guardian, 29 February 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/29/trump-economist-stephen-moore-us-treasury-project-2025. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Pilkington, Ed. “Mass deportations, detention camps, troops on the street: Trump spells out migrant plan.” The Guardian, 3 May 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/03/trump-mass-deportations-detention-camps-military-migrants. Accessed 13 June 2024.   Prokop, Andrew. “Trump second term agenda: Would guardrails of democracy hold him back?” Vox, 20 May 2024, https://www.vox.com/politics/24159069/trump-guardrails-authoritarian-democracy-second-term. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Reinhard, Beth. “Trump loyalist pushes ‘post-constitutional' vision for second term.” The Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/08/russ-vought-trump-second-term-radical-constitutional/. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Sanger, Margot. “How Insurers Exploited Medicare Advantage for Billions.” The New York Times, 8 October 2022, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/08/upshot/medicare-advantage-fraud-allegations.html. Accessed 12 June 2024.   Savage, Charlie, et al. “The Resistance to a New Trump Administration Has Already Started.” The New York Times, 16 June 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/16/us/politics/trump-2025-democratic-resistance.html. Accessed 16 June 2024.   Smith, David. “Trump's Project 2025 plot would take ‘wrecking ball' to US institutions, key Democrat warns.” The Guardian, 11 June 2024, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/11/trump-project-2025-wrecking-ball. Accessed 11 June 2024.   Summers, Juana, et al. “Emails show Carson family fingerprints at HUD.” CNN, 2 February 2018, https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/02/politics/ben-carson-family-hud/index.html. Accessed 13 June 2024.   SUPERVILLE, DARLENE. “Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women's health.” AP News, 13 November 2023, https://apnews.com/article/jill-biden-research-womens-health-gender-policy-dbe0eec03767cacbbccd07cc83ee15df. Accessed 9 June 2024.   Swaine, Jon. “Stephen Moore: Trump's Federal Reserve pick withdraws nomination.” The Guardian, 2 May 2019, https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/may/02/stephen-moore-trump-federal-reserve-nominee-withdraws-latest. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Thrush, Glenn. “Ben Carson's HUD Spends $31000 on Dining Set for His Office (Published 2018).” The New York Times, 27 February 2018, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/27/us/ben-carson-hud-furniture.html. Accessed 13 June 2024.   Weiland, Noah. “Trump Administration Erases Transgender Civil Rights Protections in Health Care (Published 2020).” The New York Times, 28 September 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/us/politics/trump-transgender-rights.html?searchResultPosition=9. Accessed 8 June 2024.   Yachnin, Jennifer. “Trump BLM chief: Let's do away with Antiquities Act.” E&E News, 6 February 2024, https://www.eenews.net/articles/trump-blm-chief-lets-do-away-with-antiquities-act/. Accessed 8 June 2024.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 192: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT:  Trump has now floated reinstating the Military Draft. He put the words in the mouth of the last of his Secretaries of Defense and that guy – Christopher Miller who sat back and watched January 6th unfold nearly as much as Trump did – dressed the draft up as “A National Service Requirement.” It seems to be targeted at 18, 19, and 20-year old American boys and girls (and maybe 17-year olds) and it would start with a mandatory military aptitude test administered BY the Pentagon IN your local high school and any kid who refused to take it might be prevented from graduating and any school that hesitated to go along with this would lose ALL federal funding. Trump breaking precedent and using the American army domestically to suppress protests and conceivably kill civilians is not the bottom of the plan for the military-dictatorship part of his dictatorship. Those army soldiers, and marines, and whoever else, firing on other Americans – many of them or most of them or maybe all of them, would be draftees. And when The Washington Post reported it, and the story got no traction and no pick-up at all, and even though the paper reported Trump had not expressly endorsed the draft, within six hours Trump posted an enraged denial reading “In fact, I never even thought of that idea” which even for him is a disastrously transparent non-denial denial. Of course HE never thought of that idea: when has Donald Trump ever thought anything about a military draft – except how to dodge it. Somebody ELSE thought of that idea. The somebody else is that former Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller. The Post interviewed Miller and he said a national service requirement should be “strongly considered. He described the concept as a common “rite of passage,” one that would create a sense of “shared sacrifice” among America's youth." The impact this Washington Post story, could have on Trump's campaign would be nothing short of fatal – if only it were to be handled correctly by BIDEN'S campaign: Trump wants to reinstate the draft. The. DRAFT.  Is there a more powerful campaign message than “Trump wants to draft your kids”? “Trump Wants To Force Your Kids To Kill Or Be Killed?” Actually there is. Because the voting age is not what it was in the ‘60s. The 18-year olds vote. There IS a more powerful campaign message and it is “Trump wants to draft YOU. Trump Wants To Force YOU to Kill or Be Killed.” ALSO: Trump's felony conviction means he can't own a gun in Florida. So why has he had one longer than Hunter Biden had his? And what about Washington State's law allowing any voter to challenge any candidate's ballot position if he's been convicted of a felony? And why is Alvin Bragg voluntarily appearing at Jim Jordan's hearing - the day after Trump will be sentenced? B-Block (25:20) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: A Twitter follower of mine puts Chris Cillizza and Nate Silver in the same tweet just to mess with me. Jonathan Martin, who has spent a year talking about nothing but Joe Biden's age, complains that nobody has talked about Joe Biden's age (and works Aaron Sorkin into it, somehow) and the Republican who wants to be Senator from Minnesota, Royce White, explains the campaign funds may have been spent AT the all-nude strip club but that doesn't mean they were spent on STRIPPERS since they serve FOOD at all-nude strip clubs. C-Block (34:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: As I read of Stephen A. Smith demanding that ESPN pay him more than it pays Pat McAfee, I flashed back to the days when the studio-show audiences there were way more profitable than they are now and ESPN was make $60 million a year from SportsCenter and they were paying me $300,000 and I asked for $3,000,000. Oh the look on their faces delights me to this day. How I Quit SportsCenter...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Alex Garland's very ambitious "Civil War," Star Wars latest series "Acolyte," Amazon set to adapt "Like a Dragon: Yakuza" video game into live action series, Dan Trachtenberg's next Predator film, "Badlands" looks to Elle Fanning as its lead, Trachtenberg's "Prey 2" which is a direct sequel is also in the works, Damon Lindelof and Chris Mundy will bring "Green Lantern" series into reality for the DCU, director Christopher Miller on AI being used in "Beyond the Spider-Verse," Robert Downey Jr is surprisingly open to returning to the MCU as Tony Stark, trailers for "Killer's Game," "Alien: Romulus," and "Venom: The Last Dance," and much more!CHECKED OUTAlex Garland's Civil WarAcolyteTOPICS - Section 1‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza' Live-Action Series Adaptation of Hit Sega Game Heading to AmazonElle Fanning in Talks to Star in standalone ‘Predator' Movie from Director Dan Trachtenberg‘Prey 2' direct sequel is also still happeningTNP STUDIOS PREMIUM$5 a month for access to premium slate of podcasts incl. The Airing of Grievances, No Time to Bleed, The Men with the Golden Tongues, Upstage Conversation, and full episodes of the Look Forward political podcastTOPICS - Section 2Damon Lindelof and Chris Mundy join the Green Lantern series for the DCUChris Miller responds to whether “Beyond the Spider-verse” with us Generative AI Robert Downey Jr. Says He's "Surprisingly Open" To MCU Return As Tony StarkWTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” PodcastMicah: https://tinyurl.com/clavataJay: https://tinyurl.com/kurgagaTRAILERSThe Killer's GameAlien: RomulusVenom: The Last Dance

Are Jains Vegan? What Do Jain Scriptures Say About Dairy? By Christopher Miller, PhD at ArihantaInstitute.org   Original post: https://www.arihantainstitute.org/blog/47-are-jains-vegan-what-do-jain-scriptures-say-about-dairy   Related Episodes: 363: Freedom from the Chains of Eating Meat by Fr Donatello Iocco at SARX, posted at All-Creatures.org   Arihanta Institute's mission is to build a world-class online institution for deeper learning of the Jain tradition, its principles, and how these principles apply to daily life for the benefit and well-being of individuals and society in light of today's most pressing concerns. Their courses taught by world-renowned scholars and other community leaders, and the curriculum is comprised of six areas of learning: Animal Advocacy and Biodiversity, Climate Change and Environment, Jain Philosophy, History and Anthropology, Social Justice, Yoga, Self-care and Spirituality, and Professional Ethics. NEW Vegan Studies Initiative A groundbreaking online program focused on promoting and enacting veganism as an expression of multispecies nonviolence. The initiative interweaves graduate-level academic training, live and self-paced online learning courses, and public conferences and guest speaker events. Their mission is to educate, empower, and connect everyone who is passionate about reimagining and co-creating a world in which our values and actions converge. The Vegan Studies Initiative will have a free monthly speaker series, online classes open to the public, and an accredited masters program for those who want to dive deep into vegan studies.  First Course Offering: Jainism, Veganism, and Engaged Religion Free Monthly Speaker Series: July 17, Toward a Plant-Based Food System The Vegan Studies Initiative is dedicated to pursuing a future of compassion and consideration for all.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #jainism #nonviolence #compassion #dairy #veganism #vegetarianism #spirituality

Full Hour | In today's second hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by telling about an effort in Delaware County to transition a parcel of property in Marple referred to as the Don Guanella site into immigrant housing. Then, Dom welcomes in former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, who served as the leader of the Capitol Police from 2019 until 2021, serving as Chief during the January 6th fiasco. Chief Sund, who authored Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6, offers some new glimpses into the fateful day, sending over to Dom a letter written by Christopher Miller that proves some questions that have since arisen about the event. Sund clears up the day, explaining whether cases filed against the President will stand up when push comes to shove. (Photo by Getty Images)

Dom welcomes in former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund, who served as the leader of the Capitol Police from 2019 until 2021, serving as Chief during the January 6th fiasco. Chief Sund, who authored Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6, offers some new glimpses into the fateful day, sending over to Dom a letter written by Christopher Miller that proves some questions that have since arisen about the event. Sund clears up the day, explaining whether cases filed against the President will stand up when push comes to shove. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Among the slew of books that have come out recently on the war in Ukraine, there are few which take as broad a scope of the human experience of the soldiers, victims, and communities living on the front than the latest entry written by the war correspondent Christopher Miller. In his book, "The War Came To Us: Life and Death in Ukraine," Miller bears witness to the brutality of this remarkable, unprecedented conflict, bringing the stories of those involved with profound empathy and vivid detail - not only from pivotal scenes on the front, but also going back more than a decade to the seeds of the war, the meaning of Ukraine's struggle for nationhood, and the propulsive resilience that binds the survivors from Bucha to Bakhmut and Mariupol and beyond. In this conversation about his book with Departures host Robert Amsterdam, the FT correspondent comments: "I think this is a war that is more black and white than any war we have experienced since the Second World War. I do think this is a war that is more 'good vs. evil' than anything we have seen in the last 80 years." In explaining his approach to war reporting and the complexity of objectivity in the midst of violent conflict, Miller comments: "I think it is powerful enough in some cases to explain what you are witnessing. In the book, I was able to do some things that I am not able to do in my daily reporting, which is to provide some context, some personal context and analysis based on my personal experiences and knowledge. (...) I do try to separate myself from the events, but there are moments where you just can't. Sometimes you do have to help, sometimes that means carrying someone. (...) At that point you can't say, 'sorry, I am a reporter.'" A truly outstanding book from one of the greatest young war correspondents of our current era, we hope that listeners of Departures will pick up a copy.

Have you ever felt like your unique way of thinking was a challenge rather than a gift? In this episode, artist, author, and spiritual guide Christopher Miller shares how embracing our differences can lead to a more fulfilling and creative life. From his own journey of self-discovery as a gay man to his insights on the power of presence, Christopher offers a fresh perspective on the role of art in personal growth and spiritual connection. He discusses the transformative potential of letting go of judgment and learning to quiet the "monkey mind" that keeps us trapped in endless analysis and self-doubt. Tune in to learn more on: How embracing your unique way of thinking, even if it's considered a challenge, can lead to greater self-awareness, creativity, and personal growth. The transformative power of being present in the moment and quieting the "monkey mind" that constantly analyzes and judges. The importance of letting creativity flow without judgment, whether through painting, writing, or any other form of artistic expression. How to cultivate empathy and relate to others' experiences on a spiritual level, even when our circumstances differ. The value of journaling and self-reflection in identifying patterns, overcoming limiting beliefs, and connecting with your authentic self. If you've ever struggled with self-acceptance, felt creatively blocked, or longed to connect more deeply with yourself and others, this episode will inspire you to embrace your unique gifts and find peace in the present moment. Discover how the intersection of art, spirituality, and personal growth can help you unlock your inner potential and live a more authentic, fulfilling life.About The Guest: Christopher Miller is a spiritual artist, educator, podcaster, and writer who combines art, spirituality, and personal growth to help people connect more deeply with themselves and the world around them. Through his workshops, retreats, speaking engagements, and his book "The Spiritual Artist," Christopher teaches people how to use creativity as a powerful vehicle for healing, understanding, and transformation. His approach emphasizes the importance of being present, letting go of judgment, and embracing the unique gifts that make each person special. RESOURCES Follow my journey on insta! ⁠⁠instagram.com/yeskingoliver⁠⁠  Guest info: https://www.instagram.com/cjmillerart The Spiritual Artist Book: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Artist-are-designed-create/dp/B08MS5KK2X 

Outgunned and outmanned, Ukraine has been forced to cede territory to Russia in recent months. Now it has been thrown a lifeline with the latest US military aid package. How much difference will this make and can Ukraine still hope to win the war? Gideon puts these questions to the FT's Christopher Miller, recently back from the frontline. Clips: Sky News, MSNBCFree links to read more on this topic:Ukraine is the front line of a much larger conflict Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systemsUkraine faces race against time to deploy US fundingMilitary briefing: Russian ‘glide bombs' pound Ukrainian troops and townsSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Dames are celebrating 4/20 with a lively chat about three very different movies with one important thing in common. From 1998, we talk the Coen brothers' The Big Lebowski and Terry Gilliam's Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. And then we wrap things up with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's 2014 surprisingly successful sequel 22 Jump Street.

Concerns grow over the widening Middle East conflict after Iran launches three hundred ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones at Israel; European Union (EU) leaders discuss how to bolster aid to Ukraine amid an uptick in Russian attacks and the situation unfolding in the Middle East; India kicks off the world's largest democratic election—spanning more than forty-four days—where the incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to win again; and warming water temperatures cause a mass bleaching of coral reefs.   Mentioned on the Podcast   Steven A. Cook, “Iran Attack Means an Even Tougher Balancing Act for the U.S. in the Middle East,” CFR.org   “How India's Imports of Russian Oil Have Lubricated Global Markets,” Economist   Andy Bounds, Laura Dubois, Christopher Miller, “Germany Urges Dozens of Allies to Send Air Defense Systems to Ukraine,” Financial Times   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The World Next Week at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/aftermath-irans-attack-israel-eu-talks-ukraine-indias-massive-election-and-more 

To mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Moscow's ongoing campaign to seize more territory, Meduza sat down with the author of The War Came To Us: Life and Death in Ukraine, Christopher Miller, the Ukraine correspondent for The Financial Times and a foremost journalist covering the country who was there on the ground when the first Russian missiles struck and troops stormed over the border. In the book, Miller recounts how his life became intertwined with Ukraine and then Russia's brutal invasion. Find The War Came To Us at Amazon and wherever books are sold. Timestamps for this episode: (3:03) How did you decide which stories to include in the book? (11:18) When did you realize you were witnessing world history, and what did it feel like? (16:53) What kind of people have been on the ground working as journalists during the most pivotal moments of Ukraine's Maidan Revolution and the fight against the Russian invasion? (23:08) How has the war changed the nature and critical spirit of journalism in Ukraine? (32:01) What would you say to potential international readers experiencing war fatigue who hesitate to pick up a book about Ukraine?Как поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно

In February 2022, Russia launched a full scale invasion into Ukraine in the largest attack on a European country since World War II. This invasion did not start a new war, but escalated the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War that started in 2014 when Russian forces captured Crimea and invaded the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.In his book, “The War Came to Us: Life and Death in Ukraine,” author and journalist Christopher Miller tells the story of the past fourteen years in Ukraine through his personal experiences living and reporting in Ukraine since 2010. For this week's Chatter episode, Anna Hickey spoke with Chris Miller about his book, what led to the full scale invasion in 2022, the 2014 capture of Crimea, and his journey from being a Peace Corps volunteer in Bakhmut in 2010 to a war correspondent.Among the works mentioned in this episode:The book, “The War Came to Us: Life and Death in Ukraine,” by Christopher MillerThe article, “Documents show Russian separatist commander signed off on executions of three men in Sloviansk” by Christopher MillerThe book, "Voroshilovgrad" by Serhiy ZhadanChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2022, Russia launched a full scale invasion into Ukraine in the largest attack on a European country since World War II. This invasion did not start a new war, but escalated the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War that started in 2014 when Russian forces captured Crimea and invaded the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.In his book, “The War Came to Us: Life and Death in Ukraine,” author and journalist Christopher Miller tells the story of the past fourteen years in Ukraine through his personal experiences living and reporting in Ukraine since 2010. For this week's Chatter episode, Anna Hickey spoke with Chris Miller about his book, what led to the full scale invasion in 2022, the 2014 capture of Crimea, and his journey from being a Peace Corps volunteer in Bakhmut in 2010 to a war correspondent.Among the works mentioned in this episode:The book, “The War Came to Us: Life and Death in Ukraine,” by Christopher MillerThe article, “Documents show Russian separatist commander signed off on executions of three men in Sloviansk” by Christopher MillerThe book, "Voroshilovgrad" by Serhiy ZhadanChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 717.Today, we Russia bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russia strikes Dnipro and kills civilians across the country. Over the Atlantic, the US Senate passes an Ukraine aid package plagued by delays. Plus, we interview Christopher Miller, the FT's Ukraine Correspondent on Zelensky's military reshuffle.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.Christopher Miller (Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times). @ChristopherJM on Twitter.Articles Referenced:Timothy Synder's Analysis of Putin's Speech:https://snyder.substack.com/p/putins-genocidal-mythFrancis' Video on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from Ukraine to the Second World War':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mdvqJy-zVkLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Q&A with the Team: To mark two years of war, David, Dom, and Francis will be answering Telegraph subscriber questions in a future episode. You can submit them here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/13/qa-russia-ukraine-war-second-anniversary-podcast/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seth takes a closer look at Trump's lawyer arguing in a federal appeals court that Trump should be granted absolute immunity for any crimes he committed as president and a Republican hearing on Hunter Biden descending into chaos.Then, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller talk about how they became friends after an incident with fire, share some of their ideas that were passed on by Disney and explain the story behind a goose in a Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse fighting scene.Then, Lord and MIller continue the conversation exclusively for this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.