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Chad Hartman
Chad's knowledge of colleagues' personal lives...Overrated!

Chad Hartman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 19:55


How was Chad the last at WCCO radio to learn that Taylor Rivera is getting married? Chad finally got the news today as Taylor joined us for fun on Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated.

SURVIVING HEALTHCARE
416. David Kennedy Eviscerates His Judas Dentist Colleagues

SURVIVING HEALTHCARE

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 79:33


And shares his wisdom on heavy-metal detoxification: mercury, lead, iron, gadolinium, and others. And tells a story of "upper-class" pedophilia in Europe.Support the show

Fresh Air At Five
Spring Break is Upon Us - FAAF 255

Fresh Air At Five

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 16:05


Spring Break is Upon Us - FAAF 255In this 255th episode, I share my reflections from March 9-13, 2026. Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below:>>> bit.ly/E255FreshAirAtFivePlaylist

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Bob Zimmerman explains the discovery of two exoplanets colliding near a sun-like star. Astronomers observed star variability for 200 days, concluding that debris came from a massive planetary impact. (6)

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 1:35


PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Bob Zimmerman explains the discovery of two exoplanets colliding near a sun-like star. Astronomers observed star variability for 200 days, concluding that debris came from a massive planetary impact. (6)1956

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Jim McTague examines Pennsylvania's job market, noting high employment for nursing and university graduates. He finds it perplexing that hours are cut in elderly care despite high demand. (4)

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 2:11


PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Jim McTague examines Pennsylvania's job market, noting high employment for nursing and university graduates. He finds it perplexing that hours are cut in elderly care despite high demand. (4)1900 PITTSBURGH

ASHA Voices
A Neurodivergent SLP on Creating Affirming Spaces for Clients, Colleagues, and Herself

ASHA Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 23:34


SLP Stephanie Boron joins the podcast for a conversation on how she seeks and creates neurodiversity-affirming spaces through her work as a clinician, clinical instructor, and faculty member at Northwestern University.Boron describes herself as AuDHD—autistic and ADHD. On the podcast, she shares what neurodiversity-affirming spaces can look like and why they matter to clients.Learn More:ASHA Voices: What a CSD Professor Learned About Autistic Masking While Creating Neuro-Affirming SpacesPositively Disrupting Social Groups: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Glow-UpAssistive Technology in SchoolsTranscript

The Clement Manyathela Show
Sharing space: My colleagues speak a language I do not understand

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 19:09 Transcription Available


Clement Manyathela and the listeners give advice to a listener who feels excluded when his colleagues speak a language he does not understand. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change Work Life
Archive Episode: Using behavioural science to persuade your colleagues to do anything (including giving you a pay rise) - with Phill Agnew of Nudge

Change Work Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 54:01


Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message!From the archive: Episode #193: Phill Agnew is a marketing expert and host of the highest-ranking marketing podcast in the UK.  He explains what behavioural science involves, how to use marketing principles to get a pay rise, and how to persuade your boss you have a good idea.What you'll learn[01:30] How Phill became a marketing expert.[02:49] How curiosity gaps work.[03:48] What behavioural science involves.[05:30] What a “nudge means in a behavioural science context.[07:16] The difference between a nudge and manipulating someone.[09:16] The variable reward techniques gambling apps use to get you addicted to them.[13:18] How social media uses variable rewards to keep you browsing.[14:08] Positive ways variable rewards can be used.[15:15] How to use anchoring to negotiate a salary rise.[18:26] The problems with anchoring.[19:28] Using loss aversion to get a pay rise.[21:15] How to use the commitment principle and consistency principle to get a pay rise. [24:11] The power of “no” and the door-in-the-face technique.[26:52] How to have a difficult conversation with a colleague.[28:48] What supercommunicators do and how they communicate.[33:20] Techniques you can use when business networking.[36:10] How to persuade your boss that you have a good idea.[42:08] How giving people autonomy changes how they respond.[45:12] How to use behavioural science in the workplace.Resources mentioned in this episodePlease note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.Nudge, Richard Thaler and Cass SunsteinDecoded, Phil BardenHooked, Nir EyalIndistractable, Nir EyalOctopus EnergyDishoomNever Split the Difference, Chris VossYou Have More Influence Than You Think, Vanessa BohmsThe Power of Habit, Charles DuhiggSupercommunicators, Charles DuhiggHow To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale CarnegieNudge: Can Charles Duhigg Make Me Popular?Episode 183: The secrets to effective business development and getting more clients - with Deb Feder of Feder DevelopmentInfluence, Robert CialdiniThe Art of Thinking Clearly, Rolf Dobellihttps://changeworklife.com/using-behavioural-

Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.
Treat Your Family like Colleagues

Teach Happier! Small shifts. Big gifts.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 10:24


This episode explores a small shift in action that can help strengthen our presence with our home team, even after a tiring day at school.

Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People
What Happens When a White Neighbor Writes a Black Woman's Story?

Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 47:21


What happens when two neighbors—one Black, one white—move beyond small talk and start sharing their real stories? In this episode, Simma talks with Sandra Eggleston and Bill Byrne, whose unlikely friendship led to the book MLK to Brother Ray: A Woman's Adventure of Social Transformation, Political Revolution, and Personal Affirmation. Sandra spent four decades as a United Airlines flight attendant during a time when the U.S. was being reshaped by the Civil Rights Movement and the Women's Movement. Along the way she met cultural icons, witnessed historic events, and navigated racism and sexism in ways many younger Americans have never heard about firsthand. Bill, her white neighbor in Virginia, started hearing Sandra's stories around neighborhood gatherings. The more he listened, the more he realized these weren't just personal memories—they were living history. What began as curiosity turned into a book and a friendship that changed how he sees the world. Their conversation with Simma explores how stories build understanding, why personal relationships matter in conversations about race, and how history still shapes our lives today. PS- I did not want this conversation to end, and neither will you.    Key Moments 00:00 – Simma introduces the show and the guests 03:00 – How Sandra and Bill became neighbors and friends 05:30 – Why Bill decided to write a book about Sandra 09:00 – Sandra's connection to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 13:30 – Growing up during segregation and the Civil Rights era 17:30 – Sandra's early experience as a Black flight attendant in the South 24:00 – How writing the book changed Bill's understanding of race and history 29:30 – Why personal stories matter more than statistics 34:30 – What meaningful cross-race friendships can teach us 40:30 – Books, music, and stories that help people understand each other 47:00 – Final reflections on relationships, history, and change About the Guests Biography of book's subject: Sandra Eggleston MLK to Brother Ray, A woman's adventure of social transformation, political revolution and personal affirmation, tells the story of Sandra Eggleston. "Sandee" came of age during a time of revolution. Regardless of the challenge, she found her way forward, often guiding those close to her along the way. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Godmother. Colleague. A platoon sergeant on the front lines of both the civil rights and women's liberation movements. Her journey took her to international jazz festivals, Caribbean beaches, and across the country in an MGB convertible. Sandee met political power brokers, sports superstars and music legends. She survived plane crashes, murder trials, and cancer, experiencing the full spectrum of life's joys and sorrows, from weddings and Christenings to divorce. Sandee's life experiences combined with the author's research into their historical context challenge the reader to move beyond a superficial debate of today's controversies.  Stories from her home and workplace bring an intimate and compelling perspective to the social and political upheaval of the 1960s and 70s. The struggles and the victories. The heartbreaks, and the healing power of family, friendship, and faith. About the Author: Bill Byrne MLK to Brother Ray is the author's third and most recent writing project.  Previous books include the science fiction thriller Total Immersion and the memoir, How Long  Does It Take to Catch a Fish?  Four lifelong friends find themselves trapped in a high-tech, virtual reality adventure of life and death in Total Immersion.  How Long Does It Take to Catch a Fish is a collection of stories about fathers and sons and sons and fathers.  It explores how dads and their male offspring can be understood as two sides of the same coin, - unique yet intertwined, shaping one another across generations.  The author is a career switcher from technology marketing to education.  He resides with his wife (also a teacher!) in Northern Virginia.  They travel often to visit their children's growing families in Brooklyn and Florida.  When not writing, he enjoys running and playing the fiddle. More information can be found at MLKtoBrotherRay.com Book Mentioned MLK to Brother Ray: A Woman's Adventure of Social Transformation, Political Revolution, and Personal Affirmation by Bill Byrne Available on Amazon More information: MLKtoBrotherRay.com Why This Conversation Matters Many people today know the Civil Rights Movement only through textbooks and headlines. Sandra lived it. Bill discovered it through listening. Their friendship shows what can happen when people take the time to hear each other's stories—something Simma has been encouraging through her work and this podcast for years. Connect with Simma Lieberman Need a speaker, facilitator, or dialogue leader who helps people talk with each other—not past each other? Contact Simma: simma@simmalieberman.com Learn more and support the show: RaceConvo.com  Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tiktok Website Share the Conversation If this episode made you think, please share it with a friend or colleague. Real conversations across differences start when someone decides to listen. Please help these necessary conversations continue- Make a one-time, or monthly tax-deductible donation of $5.00  https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/everyday-conversations-on-race-for-everyday-people All donations are tax deductible through Fractured Atlas. Loved this episode?  Leave us a review and rating   Previous Episodes Do We Still Need to Talk About Race? Can Women of Color and White Women Be Friends? What Was DEI Actually Meant to Do—and Why Did It Go Off Track?  

Mojo In The Morning
Dirty 2: Savannah Guthrie's Message to Her "Today Show" Colleagues

Mojo In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 6:29 Transcription Available


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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast
PPP 500 | When AI Becomes a Digital Colleague: What Leaders Need to Know, with former Google DeepMind Futurist Steve Brown

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 41:27


Summary Welcome to our 500th episode! To celebrate this milestone, Andy talks with Steve Brown, AI futurist, keynote speaker, and author of The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation. Steve brings a rare perspective shaped by years at Intel and Google DeepMind, and today helps organizations navigate two vital questions: what future do you want to build with AI, and what future do you want to avoid? They explore why waiting isn't actually the safe option it feels like, how to think about the different "flavors" of AI beyond just generative tools, and what it really means to orchestrate humans, AI agents, and robots together in the workplace. Steve introduces three types of AI agents—offload, elevate, and extend—and explains the crucial difference between automating tasks and truly transforming how work gets done. You'll also hear his candid take on the fear of being replaced and why doubling down on your humanity is the smartest career move you can make right now. If you're looking for a practical, empowering guide to leading through the AI revolution—without the hype—this episode is for you! Sound Bites "The difference between an AI-enabled or AI-first company and an AI laggard is going to be so great that if you don't get on the train, you may get to the point where you can never catch up." "Your competitors who have embraced AI faster than you are going to be just kicking your butt all over town." "There's a serious cost to inaction in that you can become made irrelevant." "The danger with that is you may automate yourself. It may automate away all of the differentiation you have in your brand and your company." "AI is this sort of amplification technology, and the challenge is to balance cost-cutting and value creation." "Each flavor of AI is useful for solving a different type of business problem." "It feels like a digital employee, right? A digital worker that works for you." "It's taking the suck out of your job." "The real opportunity here, is to transform the way you do work rather than just try and automate away tasks or people." "The workplace of the future is going to be three groups. Humans will still be in the workforce. Great! Go us!" "You won't be replaced by an AI or a robot. You'll be replaced by someone who knows how to use AI better than you do." "Double down on your humanity." "Focus on building the skills that cannot be replaced, or at least won't be replaced by machines anytime soon." "At the end of all of this is going to be lives of abundance, where we have the things that we need." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Start of Interview 01:54 Steve's Career Journey from Intel to DeepMind 05:00 Understanding the AI Ultimatum 08:23 Our First AI Moments 09:32 The Flavors of AI 13:54 Three Pathways to Creating Value with AI 15:11 Automation vs. Transformation 17:10 Orchestrating Humans, AI, and Robots 19:01 Real-World Examples of AI Agents 21:33 Physically Intelligent Robots in the Workplace 24:13 Addressing Fear and Resistance to AI 26:44 Preparing the Next Generation for the AI Age 29:56 Where to Learn More About Steve 31:01 End of Interview 31:38 Andy Comments After the Interview 36:23 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Steve and his work at SteveBrown.ai. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 479 with Matt Mong. It's a discussion about the AI skills you need to stay relevant. Episode 454 with Christie Smith. She talks about how AI is changing leadership, and what we can do about that now. Episode 437 with Nada Sanders. It's a discussion about future-prepping your career in an age of AI. You can also chat directly with PMeLa—the podcast's AI persona—to get episode recommendations and answers to your project management and leadership questions. Visit PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/PMeLa to chat with her. Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Future of Work, AI Strategy, Digital Transformation, Agentic AI, Automation, Organizational Change, AI Ethics, Competitive Advantage, Human-AI Collaboration, Technology Adoption The following music was used for this episode: Music: Lullaby of Light featuring Cory Friesenhan by Sascha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Relationships: How do you work with a thin-skinned colleague?

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 8:10


Every fortnight Professor Kirsty Ross from Massey University's School of Psychology joins us to help with some relationship pickles - whether between friends, colleagues, flatmates or romantic partners.

Sidecar Sync
The State of AI Agents in 2026 | 124

Sidecar Sync

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 39:18


Send a textIn this special solo edition of Sidecar Sync, Mallory Mejias unpacks Anthropic's 2026 State of AI Agents report and translates what it actually means for associations. Drawing from data across 500+ technical leaders, she explores how organizations are moving beyond basic chatbots to multi-stage AI agents that handle workflows end to end. From research and reporting to customer service and coding, the results are clear: speed and quality are driving ROI—not just cost savings. Mallory also addresses the biggest barriers—data infrastructure, integration, and employee resistance—and outlines practical next steps associations can take right now to unlock their institutional knowledge and better serve members. The technology works. The real question is: are your people and your data ready?

Mark Narrations - The Wafflecast Reddit Stories
Wife's Colleague Told Me She Saw My Wife Flirting With A Coworker | Reading Reddit

Mark Narrations - The Wafflecast Reddit Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 24:58


In today's story, OP is contacted by his Wifes co-worker who tells him that she's seen her flirting with another man at their work place.00:00 Intro00:20 Story 1 u/ThrowRAHoldinghands02:36 Comments04:30 Update 108:22 Update 211:45 Update 313:00 Update 415:58 Comments18:40 Update 521:29 Final Update24:29 Outro#redditupdate #redditrelationship #redditpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools
GGGG Ep 7 - And finally

Education On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 27:53 Transcription Available


Based on the final chapter of Prof Dr Ger Graus's book Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education (Routledge), this conversation asks the most honest question of the entire series: So what?Ger examines what 40-plus years of educational work has truly changed — and what it hasn't.At the heart of the episode is a sobering reckoning: Wythenshawe, the deprived area of Manchester where Ger dedicated much of his career, remains in the bottom 25% of England's most disadvantaged communities — just as it was in 1999. Yet rather than despair, Ger finds meaning in the individual lives transformed, the schools that finally began collaborating, and the quiet but lasting legacy of the Education Action Zone that brought 29 schools together for the first time.Joining the conversation are educators, researchers, and colleagues who offer their own reflections on the book's significance — including insights from OECD Education Director Andreas Schleicher's afterword, and a passionate endorsement from Russian education researcher Dr. Sergey Kosaretsky.Key QuotesGer Graus on systemic change:"Certain dials are too big to shift by one person or by one small organisation. It's a concerted effort — and in order to see the big picture, all pieces of the jigsaw need to fall into place."Ger Graus on political impatience:"It's taken you since the 1944 Education Act to keep getting it wrong. Whatever made you think that in five years we would solve all your problems?"Andreas Schleicher (OECD), quoted from the book's Afterword:"The task is not to make the impossible possible, but to make the possible attainable."Dr. Sergey Kosaretsky on the book's message:"Education is not only schools. Education is not only universities. Education is a lot of things that children do every day — with their friends, their parents, with themselves."Mark Sylvester on Ger's philosophy:"One of the things he would say is that he wants to teach children, but also to teach humans how to learn."Key Takeaways1. Structural poverty is stubborn — but individual impact still matters. Despite decades of effort, the communities Ger worked in remain among England's most deprived. He doesn't shy away from this, but argues that transforming individual lives — like the girl from Wythenshawe who played Juliet in Italy and re-engaged with school entirely — is proof that the work was never wasted.2. Change in education takes generational patience. Politicians want results in five-year cycles. Ger argues that meaningful educational reform operates on a far longer timeline, and that unrealistic expectations are one of the biggest barriers to real progress.3. Lived and informal experience is education too. Multiple contributors highlight that education extends well beyond school walls — into homes, exchanges, community experiences, and play. Ger's career has been defined by championing this broader definition.4. The book is a call to action, not just a memoir. Colleagues urge policymakers — especially those working on England's forthcoming schools white paper — to read Through a Different Lens and draw from its hard-won lessons. It's described as "a textbook for all teachers, educators, and parents."5. Asking "so what?" is an act of courage, not defeat. Ger's willingness to interrogate his own legacy — particularly in the shadow of a cancer diagnosis — models the kind of honest, reflective leadership that education urgently needs.Chapters:00:07 - Introduction to the Series02:54 - Reflecting on Impact and Change10:41 - Reflections on Education and Poverty15:40 - The Importance of Lived Experience in Education19:42 - The Importance of Education Beyond Schools24:27 - The Role of New Leaders in Educationhttps://www.gergraus.comGet the book – Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education

Two Writing Teachers Podcast
Foundational Skills of Writing: A Writing Roundtable

Two Writing Teachers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 43:54


In this episode, Stacey talks with Melanie Meehan and Maggie Roberts about their book, Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive Functions, Language, and Other Cornerstones for Writers. The discussion highlights the "Conversations with a Colleague” sections, which bring expert voices to teachers and promote classroom collaboration. Melanie and Maggie explain how graphic organizers serve as thinking tools that support executive functioning and make writing more accessible. They also discuss the connection between gross motor development and fine motor writing skills, sharing strategies for learners of all ages. The episode offers practical tips on topics like cognitive flexibility and playful sentence combining.ABOUT TODAY'S GUESTSMaggie Beattie Roberts is a national literacy consultant, author, and highly sought-after professional learning facilitator. As co-author of DIY Literacy: Teaching Tools for Differentiation, Rigor, and Independence (2016; with Kate Roberts), Maggie continues to empower educators with tools that enhance student learning and independence. Her forthcoming book, Unboxing the Curriculum, helps educators and school leaders navigate prepackaged curriculum and tailor it to their students' needs. Learn more about Maggie's work at kateandmaggie.com Melanie Meehan opened The Writing Clinic, an in-person and online center for inspiring and nurturing competent, confident, and joyful young writers, after retiring from her public school position as an Elementary Curriculum Coordinator. Melanie's published works include Every Child Can Write (2019), The Responsive Writing Teacher (2021), and Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Teaching Elementary Writing (2022), all published by Corwin Press. GO DEEPERLandmark College in Putney, VTPurchase Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive FuncSend a textPlease subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform.You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities.For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

Pete Mundo - KCMO Talk Radio 103.7FM 710AM
Quinton Lucas, KCMO Mayor: FBI Investigation into Colleagues, SOTU reaction, and More! | 2-26-25

Pete Mundo - KCMO Talk Radio 103.7FM 710AM

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 15:00


Quinton Lucas, KCMO Mayor: FBI Investigation into Colleagues, SOTU reaction, and More! | 2-26-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Europe | Deutsche Welle
President Erdogan, let our colleague go!

Inside Europe | Deutsche Welle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 54:59


DW's investigative journalist Alican Uludag arrested in Turkey, four years of war in Ukraine, and Ukraine's freedom song. Then: what Quentin Deranque's killing might mean for the French Left, Turkey's earthquake anniversary, the Berlinale Teddy Award turns 40, and an art exhibition exposes Robert Fico's tightening grip on Slovak cultural institutions.

Sidecar Sync
Agent Tollgates & MCP Mayhem: Who Really Owns Your Data? | 123

Sidecar Sync

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 53:59


Send a textIn this episode of the Sidecar Sync, Mallory and Amith dive deep into two seismic shifts rocking the AI landscape for associations: the rise of “agent tollgates” in SaaS platforms and the growing security concerns around Model Context Protocol (MCP). Sparked by comments from HubSpot's CEO about monitoring and monetizing agent access to customer data, the conversation explores what happens when vendors start charging for AI agents to access “your” data—and why this may signal a broader shift in the software business model. Amith unpacks why true data ownership matters more than ever and explains how AI data platforms eliminate traditional ETL bottlenecks while preserving control. Then, the duo pivots to MCP security risks, breaking down real-world attack vectors—from prompt injection to supply chain compromises—and offering practical guardrails for safe experimentation. The message is clear: embrace AI boldly, but build with governance, ownership, and security top of mind. 

White Flag with Joe Walsh
To My Former Republican Colleagues: If You Don't Want To Be Called Cultists, Don't Act Like Cultists

White Flag with Joe Walsh

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 33:03


Heading into Trump's SOTU, a Republican Congressman spoke the truth: “I'm gonna do whatever the President wants.” Also, Trump owes the American people $175 billion. Dems should demand he pay up. And finally, 53 pages of FBI interviews & notes relating to allegations that Trump raped a 13yr old are missing. Just missing. Well, that's a big problem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St. Louis on the Air
Under fire from former colleagues, Bill Eigel defends recurring donation strategy

St. Louis on the Air

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 20:26


As he tries to become the next St. Charles County executive, former state Sen. Bill Eigel is defending his fundraising strategies that inspired Republican House members to advance legislation curtailing recurring campaign contributions. Eigel joins “The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.”

Ageless Athlete - Fireside Chats with Adventure Sports Icons
The Most Restricted Starting Line on Earth: Would You Run a Marathon in North Korea?

Ageless Athlete - Fireside Chats with Adventure Sports Icons

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 80:27 Transcription Available


After years of closed borders, North Korea reopened to a small number of foreign visitors.Johan Nylander entered as one of the first in years — to run the Pyongyang Marathon.Johan is an award-winning Asia correspondent and author whose work has appeared in CNN, National Geographic, Forbes, Nikkei Asia, and Sweden's leading business daily Dagens Industri. He has reported from the frontlines of the US–China trade war and written bestselling books including Shenzhen Superstars, The Epic Split, and The Wolf Economy Awakens. Colleagues have described him as “a guardian of free speech” and one of the most compelling storytellers covering Asia today.At 52, he chose one of the most restricted starting lines on Earth.The deeper story begins earlier. After years of high-stress reporting across Asia, Johan found himself physically depleted and mentally stretched thin. Watching the Hong Kong Marathon from the sidelines — barely able to run a kilometer — he made a decision. The following year, he ran his first marathon.Training became structure. Structure became momentum.Living between the mountains of Hong Kong's outer islands and one of the world's densest cities, he rebuilt himself mile by mile.Then came North Korea.Running through Pyongyang placed him inside a rare historical moment — moving through a country defined by control, discipline, and spectacle. The experience sharpened his understanding of movement, agency, and freedom.In this episode, we explore:Running the Pyongyang Marathon inside North KoreaBecoming one of the first foreign visitors back in the countryStarting endurance sport in his fiftiesRebuilding resilience after burnoutCovering geopolitics while cultivating personal freedomJohan has spent his career documenting global power.In North Korea, he stepped onto a different kind of frontline — one measured in miles.---

The Pete Kaliner Show
Is Charlotte City Council racisty for calling a colleague by his initials? (02-17-2026--Hour3)

The Pete Kaliner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 34:50


This episode is presented by Create A Video – A deeply researched story at the Charlotte Observer explores the bigotry of calling Councilman Juan Diego Mazuera Arias by his adopted first name "JD." Apparently, his fellow Democrats on council have been referring to him as "Councilman JD" and wishes they would use his two last names. But he doesn't want to make a big deal about it. Well, aside from talking to the newspaper about it. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Clement Manyathela Show
World of Work: The impact of good colleagues to the workspace  

The Clement Manyathela Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 21:29 Transcription Available


Clement Manyathela speaks to Lauren Clark, the Head of People at Mint Group about the positive impact good colleagues can have in the work environment.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stories From Women Who Walk
60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday: Give a Lift & Get a Lift

Stories From Women Who Walk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 2:50


Hello to you listening all over the world as we get ready to greet the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse last celebrated in 1966!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Imagine this: you're a podcaster, storyteller, writer, or entrepreneur. You have honest-to-goodness talent, outshine all the rest of the competition on the field talent! But, what if talent isn't enough? What do you need? Connection!We are connected to allies, friends, colleagues and supporters who believe in us, who want us to succeed, who will go the distance for us. Think of your cohort of connections as a mini-culture. When we belong to a culture that embodies our beliefs, dreams and values they know us, we know them. We can ask for a trusted hand up when the time comes. What do we do in the meantime?Practical Tip: “Each One Lift One is the way we roll here!” Before you ask for a hand up, give a hand up. Look around for those talented unheard voices you could help. Be a generous champion for them and their skills. In turn, someone will do the same for you. Guaranteed!You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

We Get Work
A Year After the February 14, 2025 USDOE Dear Colleague Letter and Title VI Coordinator Best Practice Issues

We Get Work

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 21:33


One year after the DOE's Dear Colleague Letter, institutions are still wrestling with the shifts in federal enforcement priorities redefining what Title VI compliance means. Jackson Lewis' Carol Ashley and Dani Bland highlight the potential pitfalls and strategic considerations for schools seeking to comply with changing expectations. 

Coaching for Leaders
769: How to Connect Better with Remote Colleagues, with Charles Duhigg

Coaching for Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 38:56


Charles Duhigg: Supercommunicators Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. He is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. He writes for The New Yorker and other publications and is the author of Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection (Amazon, Bookshop)*. A lot of us grew up in a world where most of our relationships started in person. That means many of us are beautifully equipped for a world that no longer exists. In this conversation, Charles and I discuss how to get better at connecting in a remote-first world. Key Points When the telephone first became popular, people had to learn how to communicate with it. We're at a similar inflection point with digital communication. We all have three kinds of conversations: (1) What's this really about? (practical/decision-making), (2) How do we feel? (emotional), and (3) Who are we? (identity). Many of us tend to default to practical/decision-making conversations online and miss conversations about emotion and identity. Ask questions that invite an emotional or identity response. Instead of, “Where do you live?” consider a shift like, “What do you love about where you live?” Notice when people bring elements into a conversation that aren't related to the topic. These clues, especially online, can point to entry points for emotional connection. Supercommunicators pay just a bit more attention to how people communicate than the rest of us. A slight shift can make a big difference. Resources Mentioned Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Get People Talking, with Andrew Warner (episode 560) How to Lead Engaging Meetings, with Jess Britt (episode 721) How to Show Up Authentically in Tough Situations, with Andrew Brodsky (episode 727) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

BMitch & Finlay
Hour 2: Larry Michael talks about his friend and colleague Sonny Jurgensen and callers tell stories about him

BMitch & Finlay

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 38:34


Hour 2: Listeners call in with Sonny Jurgensen stories part 1 / Larry Michael talks about his late friend and colleague, Sonny Jurgensen / Listeners call in with Sonny Jurgensen stories part 2

White Flag with Joe Walsh
My Kingdom For A White House Media Member Who Will Defend Their Female Colleagues

White Flag with Joe Walsh

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 25:06


Trump did it again yesterday. He hurled ugly, sexist insults at a female White House reporter. This time it was CNN's Kaitlan Collins. And once again, not one other reporter in the Oval Office said a damn thing. Cowards. Also, some more scary attacks on free speech coming from DHS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fixable
Quick Fixes: How to stop judging your colleagues, pick your battles, and delegate responsibly

Fixable

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 26:30


In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three callers' tricky work problems in under 30 minutes. One listener struggles to collaborate with a difficult colleague, the next asks a follow-up question about a previous episode “How to get good at being bad,” and a final caller wants to empower her team while keeping important issues and decisions on track. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcriptsLearn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Dan McNeil remembers his friend & former colleague Terry Boers (Hour 4)

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 41:38


In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Dan Wiederer were joined by former Score host Dan McNeil to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Score host Terry Boers, who passed away last week. McNeil and Boers were partners who formed the Heavy Fuel Crew, one of the most iconic shows in Chicago radio history. After that, Spiegel and Wiederer revisited a Bears topic from 2022 after old friend Danny Parkins brought it up Wednesday on the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Dan McNeil remembers his friend & former colleague Terry Boers

McNeil & Parkins Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 22:37


Matt Spiegel was joined by former Score host Dan McNeil to reflect on the life and legacy of legendary Score host Terry Boers, who passed away last week. McNeil and Boers were partners who formed the Heavy Fuel Crew, one of the most iconic shows in Chicago radio history.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: A LANDSLIDE VICTORY AND POLITICAL REALIGNMENT Colleague David Pietrusza. On election night, early returns from Connecticut signal a massive victory for Roosevelt, contradicting expectations of a close race. FDR sweeps the nation, winning 46 stat

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 4:55


A LANDSLIDE VICTORY AND POLITICAL REALIGNMENT Colleague David Pietrusza. On election night, early returns from Connecticut signal a massive victory for Roosevelt, contradicting expectations of a close race. FDRsweeps the nation, winning 46 states and securing 334 House seats, while Landon carries only two states. This landslide marks a permanent realignment of American politics, solidifying the Democratic Party's strength in urban areas. Roosevelt carries 104 of the nation's 106 major cities, supported overwhelmingly by the children of immigrants who came of age during the 1930s. The result validates the "liberal ideal" and leaves the Republican opposition in complete disarray. NUMBER 81936 JAVELIN WINNERS

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: THE DEATH OF LOUIS HOWE AND THE POLITICAL VACUUM Colleague David Pietrusza. In April 1936, Franklin D. Roosevelt faces a critical moment as his longtime advisor, Louis Howe, lies dying. Howe, an unsightly and acerbic man who "worshipped&quo

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 11:15


THE DEATH OF LOUIS HOWE AND THE POLITICAL VACUUM Colleague David Pietrusza. In April 1936, Franklin D. Roosevelt faces a critical moment as his longtime advisor, Louis Howe, lies dying. Howe, an unsightly and acerbic man who "worshipped" Roosevelt, had guided FDR from the New York State Senate to the White House. He was instrumental in political strategy and also pushed Eleanor Roosevelt toward greater activism following the revelation of Franklin's affair. With Howe's death, Roosevelt loses his "political mastermind" just as the re-election campaign begins. This loss raises questions about whether the President has the political smarts to navigate the upcoming challenges without his mentor's guidance. NUMBER 11936 SWITZERLAND REVENUE

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: CAMPAIGN RHETORIC AND ELEANOR ROOSEVELT'S ROLE Colleague David Pietrusza. Alf Landon proves to be an ineffective campaigner with a terrible radio voice, while Eleanor Roosevelt becomes a star, drawing immense crowds. Eleanor is crucial in secur

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 15:45


CAMPAIGN RHETORIC AND ELEANOR ROOSEVELT'S ROLE Colleague David Pietrusza. Alf Landon proves to be an ineffective campaigner with a terrible radio voice, while Eleanor Roosevelt becomes a star, drawing immense crowds. Eleanor is crucial in securing the African-American vote in the North, even as FDR refuses to back anti-lynching laws to avoid alienating the South. The campaign culminates in Roosevelt's blistering speech at Madison Square Garden, where he denounces "economic royalists" and welcomes their hatred. While early polls suggest a contest, Landon's momentum fades as the President aggressively defends the New Deal and attacks wealthy business interests. NUMBER 71936 POLAND

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION OF ALF LANDON Colleague David Pietrusza. The Republican Party searches for a candidate to challenge FDR, rejecting a return of Herbert Hoover. After considering isolationist William Borah and publisher Frank Knox, they

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 9:20


THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION OF ALF LANDON Colleague David Pietrusza. The Republican Partysearches for a candidate to challenge FDR, rejecting a return of Herbert Hoover. After considering isolationist William Borah and publisher Frank Knox, they settle on Kansas Governor Alf Landon. Known as the "Kansas Coolidge," Landon is a progressive Republican who balanced his state budget, though he is considered unexciting. William Randolph Hearst throws his support behind Landon, ordering his papers to praise the governor. Landon secures the nomination largely because the GOP talent pool was decimated by previous election losses, making his rise to the top a "fluke." NUMBER 61936 SUMMER OLYMPICS AND CHILE MILITARY  IN ATTENDANCE

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST'S OPPOSITION TO FDR Colleague David Pietrusza. Media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, who controls a vast network of newspapers and radio stations, turns against Roosevelt as the New Deal moves left. Hearst's reputation

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 9:30


WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST'S OPPOSITION TO FDR Colleague David Pietrusza. Media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, who controls a vast network of newspapers and radio stations, turns against Roosevelt as the New Deal moves left. Hearst's reputation suffers after a controversial 1934 meeting with Hitler, which accelerates his decline in popularity. By 1936, Roosevelt views Hearst and the wealthy "economic royalists" as political targets. In a conversation with an intermediary, Roosevelt jokes about throwing millionaires to the wolves, further inflaming Hearst. Consequently, the publisher commits his media empire to unseating the President, seeking a Republican candidate to support. NUMBER 51936 BRITISH ARMY AT THE JAFFA GATE FOR THE TURMOIL IN PALESTINE

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: RADICAL PARTIES AND THE POPULAR FRONT STRATEGY Colleague David Pietrusza. Roosevelt contends with fringe parties, including the Socialists led by Norman Thomas and the Communists led by Earl Browder. Browder, selected by Stalin for being pliant

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 6:55


RADICAL PARTIES AND THE POPULAR FRONT STRATEGY Colleague David Pietrusza. Roosevelt contends with fringe parties, including the Socialists led by Norman Thomas and the Communists led by Earl Browder. Browder, selected by Stalin for being pliant and non-Jewish, navigates the "Popular Front" strategy. Fearing a Republican victory might aid Hitler, the Communists run a separate candidate but tacitly support Roosevelt to keep him in power. In the upper Midwest, radical agrarianism presents another challenge, with figures like Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson operating in a violent political landscape. Roosevelt must manage these splinter groups to prevent them from costing him electoral votes in key states. NUMBER 41936 CHILE AT THE OLYMPICS

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: THE TOWNSEND PLAN AND THE BREAK WITH FATHER COUGHLIN Colleague David Pietrusza. Francis Townsend proposes a popular plan to give the elderly $200 a month, pressuring Roosevelt—who disliked the "dole"—to introduce Social Security. M

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 13:45


THE TOWNSEND PLAN AND THE BREAK WITH FATHER COUGHLIN Colleague David Pietrusza. Francis Townsend proposes a popular plan to give the elderly $200 a month, pressuring Roosevelt—who disliked the "dole"—to introduce Social Security. Meanwhile, the radio priest Father Coughlin turns against FDR after feeling brushed off by the administration. Coughlin joins forces with Townsend and Gerald L.K. Smith to form a third-party challenge. A tense six-hour meeting at Hyde Park between Roosevelt and Coughlin, arranged by Joseph Kennedy, fails to repair the relationship. Consequently, Coughlin uses his massive radio platform to wage war against the President during the election season. NUMBER 31936 HUNGARY

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep338: CHALLENGES FROM AL SMITH AND SOUTHERN POPULISTS Colleague David Pietrusza. Roosevelt faces opposition from his former mentor Al Smith, who felt snubbed after 1932 and now leads the conservative American Liberty League. Smith attacks the New Deal

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 7:35


CHALLENGES FROM AL SMITH AND SOUTHERN POPULISTS Colleague David Pietrusza. Roosevelt faces opposition from his former mentor Al Smith, who felt snubbed after 1932 and now leads the conservative American Liberty League. Smith attacks the New Deal as class warfare and claims it steals from socialist programs. Simultaneously, FDR worries about the populist threat from the South, represented by the legacy of Huey Long and the rhetoric of Eugene Talmadge. Although Long was assassinated in 1935, his "Share Our Wealth" program remains popular. In Georgia, Talmadge rallies support with race-baiting and accusations that the New Deal is influenced by communism. NUMBER 21936 JOAN CRAWFIORD AND FRANCHOT TONE IN ITALY

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep337: THE OUTBREAK OF CIVIL WAR Colleague Jonathan Healey. By late 1641, Parliament forces reforms, executing Strafford and imprisoning Laud. The King attempts to arrest five parliamentary members in the House of Commons but fails, leading to massive

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 6:22


THE OUTBREAK OF CIVIL WAR Colleague Jonathan Healey. By late 1641, Parliament forces reforms, executing Strafford and imprisoning Laud. The King attempts to arrest five parliamentary members in the House of Commons but fails, leading to massive street protests that force him to flee London. Charles travels the country gathering support while Parliamentarians argue that the safety of the people supersedes the King's authority. Both sides utilize print media to rally troops, with Royalists claiming divine right and Parliamentarians asserting popular sovereignty. This period marks the irrevocable transition from political dispute to open military conflict. NUMBER 4LONDON FOR THE TUDORS

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep337: THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION Colleague Jonathan Healey. James II, a Catholic, succeeds Charles II despite the earlier "Exclusion Crisis" which birthed the Whig and Tory parties. Initially surviving due to Tory support, James alienates his a

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 6:59


THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION Colleague Jonathan Healey. James II, a Catholic, succeeds Charles II despite the earlier "Exclusion Crisis" which birthed the Whig and Tory parties. Initially surviving due to Tory support, Jamesalienates his allies by promoting Catholics to power. The birth of a Catholic male heir triggers panic, prompting Whigsand Tories to invite the Protestant William of Orange to intervene. William lands on November 5, 1688, and James IIflees rather than face trial. William and Mary become joint monarchs, securing a Protestant succession and parliamentary sovereignty in what is known as the Glorious Revolution. NUMBER 81700 WINDSOR CASTLE

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S8 Ep337: THE RESTORATION AND THE BLAZING WORLD Colleague Jonathan Healey. Seeking stability after political chaos, England invites Charles II to return in 1660. The Restoration maintains parliamentary taxation power but brings a severe Anglican religious

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 12:35


THE RESTORATION AND THE BLAZING WORLD Colleague Jonathan Healey. Seeking stability after political chaos, England invites Charles II to return in 1660. The Restoration maintains parliamentary taxation power but brings a severe Anglican religious reaction against dissenters. Royalists exact revenge, grotesquely exhuming and hanging Cromwell's corpse. Charles II rules with more financial independence due to growing customs revenue from trade and empire. The era also sees intellectual vibrancy, exemplified by Margaret Cavendish, whose book The Blazing Worldblends science fiction with critiques of technology and gender roles during a time of scientific curiosity. NUMBER 71669 ALLEGORY OF BEHEADING CHARLES I

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep337: THE REPUBLIC AND THE RULE OF CROMWELL Colleague Jonathan Healey. Following the regicide, John Lambert drafts the "Instrument of Government," creating a constitution with checks and balances. Oliver Cromwell becomes Lord Protector, achi

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 5:54


THE REPUBLIC AND THE RULE OF CROMWELL Colleague Jonathan Healey. Following the regicide, John Lambert drafts the "Instrument of Government," creating a constitution with checks and balances. Oliver Cromwellbecomes Lord Protector, achieving stability and military success despite the shock of the King's execution. However, his rule relies on the army, alienating democratic radicals and Royalists. Parliament offers Cromwell the crown to legitimize his power, but he refuses, believing God had cast down the monarchy. Cromwell manages to hold the factions together through force of personality, but his death in 1658 leaves a dangerous power vacuum. NUMBER 61690 ETON COLLEGE

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep337: THE NEW MODEL ARMY AND THE REGICIDE Colleague Jonathan Healey. Parliament reorganizes its forces into the New Model Army under Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, prioritizing merit over social status. After defeating the Royalists at Naseby, po

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 11:53


THE NEW MODEL ARMY AND THE REGICIDE Colleague Jonathan Healey. Parliament reorganizes its forces into the New Model Army under Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, prioritizing merit over social status. After defeating the Royalists at Naseby, political divisions emerge between Presbyterians and Independents regarding the settlement. The Army debates a new constitution at Putney, pitting Henry Ireton against democratic Levelers. Charles I's refusal to negotiate leads to a second civil war. Concluding the King is a tyrant, radicals try and execute Charles I in 1649, a shocking public act performed in the name of the people. NUMBER 527TH CENTURY LONDON

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S8 Ep337: THE PERSONAL RULE OF CHARLES I AND THE SLIDE TOWARD REBELLION Colleague Jonathan Healey. Tensions rise as lawyer Edward Coke champions the Petition of Right against Charles I's arbitrary imprisonment and taxation. After the Duke of Buckingham i

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 13:13


THE PERSONAL RULE OF CHARLES I AND THE SLIDE TOWARD REBELLION Colleague Jonathan Healey. Tensions rise as lawyer Edward Coke champions the Petition of Right against Charles I's arbitrary imprisonment and taxation. After the Duke of Buckingham is assassinated by a disillusioned soldier, Charles dissolves Parliament in 1629, beginning a decade of "personal rule." He levies controversial taxes like "ship money," which judges uphold, fearing the public. Religious rigidness led by Archbishop Laud and the ruthless administration of the Earl of Strafford alienate the populace. Charles's attempt to impose a new prayer book on Scotland triggers a rebellion, causing his control over England to collapse. NUMBER 31680 CHARLES II

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S8 Ep337: THE SPANISH MATCH AND THE PATH TO WAR Colleague Jonathan Healey. In 1623, Prince Charles and the Duke of Buckingham travel to Madrid in disguise to secure a marriage with the Spanish Infanta, hoping her dowry will solve royal financial issues. T

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 6:23


THE SPANISH MATCH AND THE PATH TO WAR Colleague Jonathan Healey. In 1623, Prince Charles and the Duke of Buckingham travel to Madrid in disguise to secure a marriage with the Spanish Infanta, hoping her dowry will solve royal financial issues. This "Spanish Match" is deeply unpopular in England due to religious tensions and the ongoing continental war involving James's son-in-law. The diplomatic mission fails, leading to public celebrations in England. Upon their return, Charles and Buckingham push the aging James I toward war. James dies in 1625, leaving Charles I to face immediate debt and friction with Parliament. NUMBER 21689 CHARLES II AND JANE LANE

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S8 Ep337: JAMES I, THE GUNPOWDER PLOT, AND THE RISE OF THE MIDDLING SORT Colleague Jonathan Healey. King James I faces a divided England upon his accession, navigating religious tensions between Catholics, Puritans, and the mainstream. The 1605 Gunpowder

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 11:23


JAMES I, THE GUNPOWDER PLOT, AND THE RISE OF THE MIDDLING SORT Colleague Jonathan Healey. King James I faces a divided England upon his accession, navigating religious tensions between Catholics, Puritans, and the mainstream. The 1605 Gunpowder Plot, a radical Catholic attempt to blow up Parliament, fuels lasting anti-Catholic paranoia and associates Catholicism with tyranny. Healey explains the rise of the "middling sort," a wealthy, literate class of farmers and lawyers who increasingly comprise the voting body in Parliament. Meanwhile, Jamesstruggles with structural inflation and attempts to avoid the fractious Parliament by keeping England out of expensive foreign wars. NUMBER 11670 CHARLES II

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S8 Ep334: AUSTRALIA RETAINS ASHES VICTORY AS ENGLAND'S BAZBALL STRATEGY FAILS Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Zakis discusses Australia's humble celebration after winning the 2026 Ashes series 4-1, noting that England's aggressive "Bazball" strategy

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 9:36


AUSTRALIA RETAINS ASHES VICTORY AS ENGLAND'S BAZBALL STRATEGY FAILS Colleague Jeremy Zakis. Zakis discusses Australia's humble celebration after winning the 2026 Ashes series 4-1, noting that England'saggressive "Bazball" strategy was deemed fundamentally flawed by cricket chiefs. While Australia's bowling remains a focus for improvement, captain Pat Cummins has recovered from injury to continue leading the team.1937