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[PERFUME ROOM - RE-SPRITZ - original air date 5/14/24] Today's episode is a masterclass! Fragrance legend, author, historian, taxonomist and Perfume Room fan-favorite Michael Edwards is back (!!), this time to chat about his newest book, “American Legends: The Evolution of American Fragrances.”What makes a perfume *American* in style and who are the quintessential American perfumes? What makes them legendary? What did they inspire? What does the future of perfumery look like? All that & more in this week's ep!SOTD: Quartana Beaut'AirFRAGS MENTIONED:Dior: Diorella, Eau Sauvage; Halston, Jovan Musk, CK One, Antonia's Flowers, Elizabeth Taylor Passion, Revlon: Charlie, That Man; Estee Lauder Estee, Beautiful; Hermes Caleche, Rochas Madame Rochas, Dior Dioressence, Rochas Femme, Dior Diorella, Ralph Lauren Lauren, Guy Laroche Fidji, Norell, CK Obsession, Estee Lauder Youth Dew, Dior Poison, YSL Opium, Tuvache Jungle Gardenia, Coty Vanilla Fields, Jovan Musk, Youth Dew, Norell, Estee, Annick Goutal, L'Artisan Parfumeur, Beautiful, Diorella, Evyan White Shoulders, Robert Piguet Fracas, 4711, Roger & Gallet Jean Marie Farina Eau de Cologne, Guerlain Eau de Cologne Imperiale, Dior Eau Sauvage, Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin, Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass, Old Spice, White Shoulders, Youth Dew, Carven (mistifier), Brut, Rochas Moustache, Caron Pour un Homme,  Aramis, Estee, Norell, Jovan Musk, Charlie, Halston, Giorgio, Beautiful, Passion, Ck One, Chanel No. 5, Le Labo Santal 33, Baccarat Rouge 540, CK EternityLISTEN TO MICHAEL'S FIRST EPISODE (ep. 76)ORDER AMERICAN LEGENDS: https://www.fragrancesoftheworld.com/AmericanLegends*****Thank you to our sponsor: Commodity!SHOP THE ARCHIVES!https://commodityfragrances.com/products/archive-collection-discovery-kit15% OFF: code PERFUMEROOM15 now-March 17(valid for all orders $35+)

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Thinking TogetherRecorded live on February 7, 2026 – This episode is in German.In this live conversation, I speak with Nicolaus Schafhausen — gallerist, curator, author, and exhibition maker. Nicolaus began his career as an artist before consciously stepping into other roles within the art world, shaping institutions and discourses from multiple perspectives.Over the decades, he has co-founded the gallery Lukas & Hoffmann in Berlin and Cologne and has held numerous influential positions: Artistic Leader at Künstlerhaus Stuttgart, Director of Frankfurter Kunstverein, Founding Director of the European Kunsthalle in Cologne, Director of Witte de With in Rotterdam, Strategic Director of the Shorefast Foundation on Fogo Island, Commissioner of the German Pavilion at the 52nd and 53rd Venice Biennales, Director of Kunsthalle Wien — and most recently, Founder and Director of KIN, a gallery for contemporary art in Brussels.We begin briefly with the question of how Nicolaus carved out his own path in the arts — and then move directly into the present moment and its challenges.Who buys art today — and why?How has that changed in recent years?What shifts do we see coming?And how do we, as gallerists, respond?But also: To whom do we sell? Is there something like a moral radar when placing artworks? What responsibility do we carry toward artists, collectors, institutions — and toward one another?We speak openly about relationships: between artists and galleries, between money and values, between conviction and compromise. There are more questions than answers — but we both agree that thinking together, publicly and honestly, is a powerful place to begin.After the book recommendation, there is a bonus Q&A with the audience.Book PickI recommend the Gereon Rath series by Volker Kutscher, the literary basis for the acclaimed TV series Babylon Berlin.Published in Germany by Kiepenheuer & Witsch, in English by Sandstone Press, and as an audiobook by OsterwoldAudio.The novels paint a vivid portrait of Berlin in the late 1920s and early 1930s — a city vibrating with jazz, avant-garde art, nightlife, and radical political energy during the Weimar Republic. What begins as a time of cultural freedom and experimentation gradually gives way to fear, propaganda, and conformity. Art and the press come under pressure — and with them, free thought itself.Kutscher shows how quickly an open society can erode when extremism, economic instability, and disinformation converge. It is a powerful reminder that art and culture are never neutral — they are deeply tied to freedom, and therefore often the first to be threatened.https://kinbrussels.com/https://nicolausschafhausen.com/https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaus_Schafhausenhttps://van-horn.net/podcast/

The Fort Point HenHouse merger is the subject today with Justin Catalana of Fort Point Brewing and Colin MacDonald of HenHouse Brewing, on Brew Ha Ha with Herlinda Heras. Justin is calling in on the phone today while his friend and colleague Colin is in the studio at Wine C0untry Radio with Herlinda Heras. Fort Point Beer Co. has been featured on Brew Ha Ha before, the last time was this episode. Colin has been on the show before, most recently this episode in 2024 about the Freshtival that year. Recently HenHouse and Fort Point breweries joined forces. Although they still produce beers under the two brands, Colin describes them as having complimentary strengths. HenHouse is rooted in the North Bay and Fort Point has grown to be San Francisco's biggest craft beer. The first beer tasted today is an alcohol-free KSA from Fort Point. SF Beer Week is happening all over the Bay Area. Fort Point makes KSA which is a non-alcoholic Kölsch style beer. They also make other NA beers. Herlinda will be with Fort Point at the Dim Sum Brunch at the Hong Kong Lounge on Saturday. KSA is the beer they are most known for. Kolsch style beer comes from Cologne, Germany. They will be serving this beer tonight in the same style as a brew pub in Cologne, in the same kind of glasses. The event on Saturday is a huge Dim Sum service with Fort Point beers. This is one of Herlinda’s favorite SF Beer Week events. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date Pliny the Younger 2026 information. Big Chicken Big Chicken is a double IPA that HenHouse makes once a year. It is also a statement about freshness. They want it to be the freshest beer it can be. You can buy beer that was packaged the same day. Fresh beer is so much better and makes enough of a difference that they founded the brewery on that principle. They used to do a promotion called the Freshtival, where they brought beers in that were no more than a week old. This Sunday Mar. 1 they have an event to promote the end of Big Chicken this year. Colin compares its flavor to a tropical fruit bowl. That then begs the question, what do you pair it with? Something big and intense, so fried chicken. The Big Chicken fest this year closes with the Fried Chicken competition at Palace of Barrels in Petaluma, from noon to 4 PM. They will have 5 food trucks there serving to the people and a distinguished panel of judges. There will also be a separate hot sauce award. There will be a distinguished guest list and plenty of great tasting fresh beer.

Stéphan führt uns heute zur Keimzelle saftiger Rockmusik: Er stellt uns junge Bands und Künstler vor - größtenteils aus dem Raum Köln. Und Wien. Es brummert und wummert. Versprochen. Hölle Alaaf. Spotify Playlist 26 (mit den sensationellen Songs aus unserem Podcast) Achtung: Die Liste enthält natürlich nur die auf Spotify verfügbaren Titel. Wie wir aber alle wissen, gibt es noch ein Musikuniversum jenseits von Streaming. Facebook (mit News aus der Rockmusik und allem, was glücklich macht) YouTube (der ganze Rest) Anregungen, Ideen? Dann schreibt uns doch mal - wmruv2021@gmail.com Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude. (00:00) Kapitel 1

Hour 3 of A&G features... Giving AI morals Woman who fell in love with her AI Chatbot Some Gavin kicking & another phony in office Cologne, Jack's breakup story & sports salaries See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Claudia joins Michelle to share how someone who is “really, really scared of heights” became a glider pilot, instructor, and member of the British gliding team. From panic on step ladders to flying at 12,000 feet in Australia, Claudia breaks down the reality of gliding: the tactics, the weather, the landouts in farmers' fields, and the joy of silent flight. She also talks candidly about pressure in competition, being a woman in a male‑dominated aviation world, and how “just going to have fun” transformed her performance on the world stage.Key TakeawaysClaudia's fear and how she flies anywayClaudia still has a genuine fear of heights and can have panic attacks on ladders and chairlifts.In a glider, however, she feels safe and in control—until a vintage open‑cockpit flight triggered a mid‑air panic attack that she had to talk herself through alone.How she fell into gliding and never looked backShe first tried gliding at a small German club while at university in Cologne, after being told, “We're all scared of heights, don't worry.”What competitive gliding really looks likeGlider racing is like “aerial chess” and often compared to sailing: pilots fly a set task around turning points and back to base; fastest wins.Field landings and safety in glidingLanding in farmers' fields (“landing out”) is a normal and trained-for part of cross‑country gliding.Pilots are taught how to pick safe fields, plan a circuit, and land smoothly; most landouts are “non‑events.”Gliders have a single main wheel, can be disassembled on site, and trailered home. August stubble fields are ideal, as they minimise damage to crops and aircraft.Gliders, engines and why she feels safer without oneA glider is essentially a normal aircraft without an engine: same controls (rudder, ailerons, elevator), but designed to glide efficiently.Many modern gliders have small retractable engines for “limping home,” but Claudia's 51‑year‑old glider doesn't.She actually relaxes in the motor glider only once she's in the landing circuit with the throttle closed—“Now I'm in a glider. Now I know what I'm doing.”Travel, childhood and a life of exploringClaudia was born in Afghanistan and grew up in countries like Nigeria, Bangladesh and Ivory Coast due to her father's work in development projects.Returning to Germany at eight, she already knew she wanted to live abroad and travel—and still feels childlike excitement on big commercial aircraft.Dealing with pressure and rediscovering funAfter rapid progress—first comp in 2006, first Women's Worlds in 2013—she began putting huge pressure on herself.One nationals with eight amazing flying days was “miserable” because of self‑imposed expectations.Her turning point: ignore yesterday's scores, focus only on today's flight, and prioritise fun. Once she did that, her flying improved and results followed (including a silver medal at the Women's World Gliding Championship in the UK).Timestamps [00:01:34] – Claudia introduced on the “She Who Dares Wins” podcast[00:02:00] – “Really scared of heights… and a British gliding team member”[00:04:16] – First gliding lesson in Germany and signing up the same day[00:07:38] – What competition gliding is and why it's like sailing[00:13:55] – Landing in farmers' fields and how gliders are taken apart[00:19:18] – Why she feels safer in a glider than in a powered aircraft[00:28:06] – Winning a silver medal at the Women's World Gliding Championship[00:33:43] – Women in gliding, “dinosaurs” and the power of alliesJoin Dare club: https://stan.store/shewhodareswinsShop Merch www.shewhodareswins.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with London-based violinist Julia Brüssel for a conversation that moves from childhood practice rooms to avant-garde stages and electronic live sets.Julia began playing violin at just six years old, an instrument that, as she openly admits, is far from beautiful in its early days. What follows is a thoughtful exploration of discipline, muscle memory, and the slow transformation from “screeching” beginner notes to expressive, emotionally charged sound.Growing up in Cologne, later moving to Berlin during the pandemic, and eventually relocating to London on an artist visa, Julia's path has been shaped by risk, curiosity, and instinct. Berlin introduced her more deeply into the experimental and free-improvisation scene — music that initially confused her as a teenager but later became a vital part of her voice.Graham and Julia dive into:Why the violin demands years of physical and emotional patienceThe freedom — and vulnerability — of improvised musicHow experimental sound can move audiences even when they “don't get it”The contrast between groove-based electronic influences and abstract expressionRecording for film and shaping emotion through sound rather than strict notation Building a live electronic setup with loopers, pedals and AbletonThe tension between writing music and actually finishing and releasing itThere's talk of drum & bass parties, minimalism, Berlin's underground scene, and the possibility of collaborations that bridge cinematic tension with melodic beauty.More than anything, this episode captures a musician in motion — not fixed in one genre, not chasing one label, but continually exploring where expression can go next.As always on MyMusic, the conversation reminds us that “my music” isn't about ownership... it's about connection.If you've ever wondered what happens when classical training meets electronic experimentation… or how it feels to stand in front of an audience playing something that doesn't yet have a name, this one is worth your time.Listen, expand your ears, and maybe — just maybe — let a little discomfort turn into curiosity.

J.J. and Dr. Alan Mittleman make meaning out of a moment (or two). How does the Jewish tradition handle the big existential question? What does this all mean? Why are we here? If you or your business are interested in sponsoring an episode or mini-series, please reach out at  podcasts@torahinmotion.org Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsAlan Mittleman is the Aaron Rabinowitz and Simon H. Rifkind Chair in JewishPhilosophy Emeritus at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. He is the author of eight books. His most recent is Absurdity and Meaning in Contemporary Philosophy and Jewish Thought (Cambridge University Press, 2023). His previous book, Does Judaism Condone Violence? Holiness and Ethics in the Jewish Tradition (Princeton, 2018) won the National Jewish Book Award for Modern Jewish Thought and Experience in 2018. Other works include Human Nature and Jewish Thought: Judaism's Case for Why Persons Matter (Princeton, 2015), A Short History of Jewish Ethics (Wiley-Blackwell, 2012), and Hope in a Democratic Age (Oxford, 2009). He has edited six books, most recently Jewish Virtue Ethics (SUNY Press, 2023).Prof. Mittleman holds a B.A. (Magna cum Laude) from Brandeis University and an M.A. and Ph.D. (with distinction) from Temple University. He is the recipient of an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowship and served as Guest Research Professor at the University of Cologne (1994 and 1996). He has lectured widely in Germany in over fifty trips to that country. Mittleman received a Harry Starr Fellowship in Modern Jewish History from Harvard University's Center for Jewish Studies (1997) and served as Visiting Professor in the Department of Religion at Princeton University (2007). He has received grants from the Herzl Institute and the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, both sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation. In 2020-21, he was a Visiting Fellow at the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. In 2023, he was a Senior Fellow at the Maimonides Centre for Advanced Studies at the University of Hamburg.

From social worker to sourdough entrepreneur—Elaine Dubbe turned a friend's encouragement and a 106-year-old sourdough starter into Hello Simple; a business teaching hands-on sourdough classes across Minnesota. Elaine moved to Cologne, Minnesota in December 2023 and started by simply posting in the local Facebook group asking if anyone wanted to learn sourdough. Twenty-five people said yes. Now she's teaching sold-out classes at wineries, breweries, and venues from the Arboretum to Sapsucker Farms in Mora.In this episode, we talk about the realities of building a business while raising two young daughters, how western Carver County has been "wildly supportive" of small business owners, and why keeping things simple is at the heart of everything she does.WHAT WE COVERThe winding path from Upper Peninsula Michigan through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Nebraska, and finally to Cologne, Minnesota. How her sourdough starter has been passed down for 106 years and why that matters for beginners. What you actually need to start a food-based business in Minnesota, including the cottage food producer license, forming an LLC, and getting insurance coverage. The trial-and-error of pricing creative services when there's no established market. Building community connections as a newcomer through Oakwood Community Church, local schools, and Logan Pass coffee house. Why she's chosen Facebook and Instagram over TikTok and YouTube to stay focused on real human connection. Structuring a business around young kids and leaning on your village of support. What happens at a Sourdough 101 class and what participants take home. Her dream of a brick-and-mortar location with a teaching kitchen and boutique.Elaine's advice for anyone thinking about turning a hobby into a business: start small, take the chance, and follow where the business wants to go rather than forcing it in a direction.ABOUT COLOGNE, MINNESOTACologne is part of western Carver County along the Highway 212 corridor, about 35 miles southwest of Minneapolis. Elaine describes it as a mix of old and new—the original Cologne, established neighborhoods south of 212, and newer developments to the north where young families are putting down roots. It's a small town with a strong sense of community that's proven to be welcoming to newcomers and supportive of local entrepreneurs.ABOUT THIS PODCASTLiving IN Carver County is hosted by Greg Anderson, a Carver County real estate professional with RE/MAX Advisors West who has sold over 3,000 homes since 1985. This podcast features conversations with the people who make Carver County the best place to live, work, and raise a family—from Chaska and Chanhassen to Victoria, Waconia, Cologne, Carver, Mayer, and Norwood Young America.CONNECTHello Simple (Elaine's business): hellosimple.comHost: Greg Anderson, RE/MAX Advisors WestSubstack: HelloIamGregAnderson.substack.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregoryrandersonLiving In Carver County—Connecting friends, building community.

What does it take to turn a personal necessity into a retail sensation? We chat with Darrell Spencer, the Chicago-based founder of Crowned Skin who's revolutionizing men's self-care by merging high quality cologne with skin hydration. Learn how to own any room you walk into with "showstopper" scents and how Darrell's grit helped him work through locked doors to win it big at Walmart's Open Call. Check out the video of this interview here: https://www.walmartradio.com/content/walmart-world/en_us/radio/whats-new/open-call-2025.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man hacks into Delivery System to steal a Semi Truck full of Crab Legs, Cologne, and Blueberries.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.This episode was recorded on location in Cologne, Germany, at European Rotors.In this episode, host Jon Gray sits down with Leo Stolk, the deputy flight operations manager for the Dutch National Police.During the conversation, Leo shares insights into his journey from military operations to law enforcement aviation, highlighting his extensive career and the challenges he faced during military missions in Afghanistan.The conversation delves into the critical role of international collaboration in enhancing law enforcement operations while also exploring the integration of drones in aviation. Leo emphasizes their complementary function alongside helicopters, showcasing the importance of training in adapting to these innovations. He also addresses the evolving public perception of law enforcement and how communication plays a pivotal role in aviation operations.For newcomers to the aviation industry, Leo offers invaluable advice, stressing the significance of continuous learning and effective communication.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, CNC Technologies and Precision Aviation Group.

La semaine dernière dans cette émission, on évoquait le tabou de l'homosexualité masculine dans le sport de haut niveau, autour de l'incontournable série Heated Rivalry et de nos deux hockeyeurs préférés Shane Hollander et Ilya Rozanov, joués par Hudson Williams et Connor Storrie. Mais sur les réseaux il n'y a pas que des internet boyfriends et des vagues d'amour, il y a aussi des vagues de haine comme celle que subit l'Allemand Pascal Kaiser. Pascal Kaiser a 27 ans, il est arbitre amateur de foot. Le 30 janvier à la mi-temps d'un match qu'il arbitrait, il s'est agenouillé et a demandé son conjoint en mariage devant les 50 000 personnes au stade de Cologne. Lequel lui a dit oui et les tourtereaux ont été acclamés par la foule. Mais très vite, ils ont subi une vague de cyberharcèlement homophobe aux conséquences tragiques : des internautes ont révélé son adresse et il s'est fait agresser une première fois, devant chez lui, alors qu'il fumait une cigarette. Kaiser a déposé plainte immédiatement et a partagé une photo de lui sur ses réseaux. Mais on vient d'apprendre qu'il a été victime d'une deuxième agression hier. La colère est aujourd'hui immense. Nous sommes en plein JO d'hiver où l'appli de rencontres Grindr a désactivé la géolocalisation pour protéger les athlètes sur les villages olympiques, dans l'Italie, rappelons-le, fasciste de Georgia Meloni. En attendant, une coupe du monde de foot aux USA de Trump, il est bon de rappeler que nous ne devons pas trembler dans la lutte contre les LGBTphobies partout et notamment dans le sport de haut-niveau. Comme l'ont dit plusieurs sportifs en réaction au succès de Heated Rivalry, ça commence par la visibilité à la cérémonie des JO de Paris, dans les stades ou dans une série télé. On envoie tout notre soutien à Pascal Kaiser et à son fiancé. Une cagnotte a été ouverte sur gofund.me pour les aider dans leurs procédures judiciaires à venir : https://urls.fr/jSwwbz Aujourd'hui sur Tsugi Radio, notre chroniqueur écrans / séries / ciné, Olivier Forest, regarde sur YouTube cette semaine, OnTime, un nouveau format qui s'intéresse aux professionnel·les du cinéma. À l'heure où certains politiques rêvent de supprimer le Centre national du cinéma, Olivier parle de ce coup de projecteur salutaire sur des métiers et sur une industrie. Aujourd'hui plein de nouveaux sons dans cette émission, des choses toutes fraiches qui pour la plupart viennent de tomber dans ma boîte aux lettres, avec pas mal de vibes depuis New York City… comme par exemple le duo britannique Wet Leg qui fait remixer son single mangetout par la sensation de la grose pomme The Dare. Vous allez taper du pied, c'est promis ! WET LEG "mangetout (The Dare remix)" LYKKE LI "Lucky Again" THEODORA "Des Mythos" ANNA CALVI "God's Lonely Man (feat. Iggy Pop)" NINA HAGEN "Alle Wollen In Den Himmel" waterbaby "Clay" FREDERIC SOULARD "Disarray ft. Piers Faccini" PERFUME GENIUS "Undercurrent (Clean Heart)" FCUKERS "Beatback" SHELF LIVES "tone deF" PUMA BLUE "Mister Lost" LEO VINCENT "Loving isn't easy" YAN WAGNER "Here We Go Again" WOOKA "How We Party"

Guests: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter. They examine German concerns over US political influence, the rise of the AfD party, and the fracturing transatlantic relationship amidst widespread economic uncertainty and unpredictability.1933 COLOGNE

(00:00-24:54) Scott Boras has an idea for MLB's television issues. MLB vs. NBA in terms of television deals. This time next year we may be getting ready for no spring training. We stand with Tuft on Tim's facial hair. Can't picture Doug with facial hair. Jackson's off his meds and just freebasing life. The toys of the current incel community. Pinewood Derby Dads. Drones.(25:02-1:01:12) Happy birthday, Khalid. JR just appeared in studio after Chairman grabbed him out of the stall. Deals getting done in the bathroom. Enjoying his time off during the break. What JR's learned so far this morning on the show. JR doesn't see the team building around Jordan Kyrou. Who do you build around that's on the roster now? Jackson's slot car comments have become very divisive. Daddy Padre moves up the depth chart if the Blues move Binnington. Cologne talk. Earn the smell. The Strickland Clause.(1:01:22-1:14:37) Chocolate Town. Martin hates the song "Closing Time." What's the worst song of all time? Did Eileen have a peg leg? The Rascal Flats curse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

he Hole Story is a new series from KUTX. Taped live on the little front stage of Hole in the Wall – we've invited artists to not just perform, but also share the inspiration, meaning, or backstory behind each one.  Opened in 1974, Hole in the Wall is one of Austin's most legendary dive bars. […] The post Grace Sorenson: “Cologne” (The Hole Story) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What happens when shopping no longer starts on a website – but inside an AI conversation? In this episode of the DMEXCO Podcast, Verena Gründel speaks with Deann Evans, Managing Director EMEA at Shopify, about the radical shift from linear customer journeys to a world of retail everywhere. From social feeds and search to stores and AI-powered chats, commerce is becoming truly omnipresent – and brands must adapt fast. Deann explains why creativity is still a critical growth driver in an AI-driven world and why unified commerce has become a must-have rather than a nice-to-have. Customers expect brands to recognize them everywhere – and reward them with seamless, frictionless experiences. A central part of the conversation is agentic commerce: AI agents that don't just recommend products, but actually complete purchases. Deann breaks down the difference between generative and agentic AI, shares real performance data from Shopify, and gives more detail on the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP): a new infrastructure that allows brands to sell directly inside AI environments, that Shopify developed in cooperation with Google. Packed with concrete examples, bold numbers, and clear advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand how AI is turning intent into revenue and what retailers should do now to stay ahead. Numbers in this episode that show how commerce is evolving: 60% of shopping journeys start and end on different surfaces 15% of Shopify sales are cross-border Orders from AI-driven journeys are up 14x Average order value from AI searches is 30% higher 44% of global shoppers say discounts drive brand loyalty Curious how agentic AI will shape the future of commerce? Then listen to this episode of the DMEXCO Podcast now. And don't forget: Join us at DMEXCO in Cologne on September 23 & 24, 2026 – where many of today's AI commerce visions will already be reality. See you there!

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft analyse Bayern's statement win, Dortmund's progress one year under Niko Kovač, Albert Riera's Bundesliga debut, Urs Fischer's impact at Mainz, and the rest of the round.Bayern Munich reasserted their authority with a dominant 5–1 home win over Hoffenheim, restoring a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.Borussia Dortmund are firmly back in the title conversation. One year on from Kovač's appointment, we look at the tactical reset, defensive improvement, and why Dortmund now look built for consistency.Albert Riera's Bundesliga debut as Eintracht Frankfurt head coach ended in frustration, with a late equaliser denying him a winning start. But there were sings of improvement.Mainz's turnaround under Urs Fischer continues to gather momentum, with structure, clarity, and belief returning after a difficult start to the season.We also touch on Freiburg keeping their European push alive against Werder Bremen, Hamburg's long-awaited Bundesliga away win at Heidenheim, St. Pauli's important home victory over Stuttgart, Borussia Mönchengladbach earning a valuable point against Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig edging past Cologne to maintain their top-four push.

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Archie Rhind-Tutt and ESPN's Julien Laurens on this week's Euro Leagues.The team reflect on Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to go on strike at Al-Nassr after Karim Benzema's move to Saudi rivals Al-Hilal! Will CR7 leave Saudi Arabia and if so, where to? Could an MLS move and a reunion with Lionel Messi be on the cards? Although, Messi could be on the move himself, with rumours circulating over a return to his boyhood club, Newell's Old Boys!Who is Liverpool's newest £60m signing, Jeremy Jacquet? Could the 20 year-old be the 'next Varane'? The panel also reflect on Ademola Lookman's move to Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona lost their next La Masia star!Speaking of Liverpool, their former fullback has just been announced as Eintracht Frankfurt head coach! Can Albert Riera bring Frankfurt back to winning ways and competing in Europe?And finally, why were there 50,000 fans at an U19 match in Cologne? And how is De Zerbi still in charge at Marseille?Timecodes: 01:50 - Ronaldo goes on strike! 12:10 - Is Messi returning to Argentina? 15:40 - Ademola Lookman joins Atletico Madrid 21:30 - Just who is Jeremy Jacquet? 28:55 - Barcelona lose La Masia star, Dro Fernandez! 33:21 - Can Albert Riera revive Frankfurt? 42:30 - Why did 50,000 fans attend Koln's U19's match? 45:50 - Just how has Roberto De Zerbi survived at Marseille?

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Wolfgang Streeck, a German economic sociologist and emeritus director of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies in Cologne, discusses the current political situation of leftist political organising and the condition of seeking “justice” in our society, an idea he puts under scrutiny. He points to the complexities and contradictions of justice, while highlighting how today political parties are abandoning their constituents, refusing to help unify differences through connecting people, a praxis Streeck maintains is “the precondition of collective action in pursuit of collective left egalitarian goals.” Discussing how capitalism has captured the social relations between people, Streeck ponders alternative media, what he terms the Samizdat of hyper-modernity—a space where humans can still maintain serious, analytical dialogues—whilst both legacy and social media attempt to obscure deeper social and political critiques. He notes the swift decline of deindustrialisation and the social welfare state of Europe, commenting upon the rise of the billionaire class in conjunction with the number of people who can barely make it to the end of each month. Streeck observes how state violence is enacted with such precision today that it not only has the technological ability to locate the supreme commander of Hamas from a population of two million people in Gaza during a genocide, but it can also proceed to kill him whilst filming his murder. Appraising Friedrich Engels' theories on the means of destruction alongside the means of production, Streeck hypothesises that one of the motives to continue the war in Ukraine has always been to test the next generation of war machinery while paying billionaires like Elon Musk, who has the power to switch off his Starlink satellite network, to effectively keep the war technology going. Get full access to Savage Minds at savageminds.substack.com/subscribe

My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 171 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today's interview guest is the president of the German Patent and Trademark Office Eva Schewior! But before we jump into this very interesting interview, I have news for you: The US Supreme Court has taken up an important patent law case concerning so-called “skinny labels” for generic drugs. Specifically, the highest US court is reviewing a case in which Amarin accuses generic drug manufacturer Hikma of inciting doctors to use the cholesterol drug Vascepa in violation of patents by providing a limited package insert. In two landmark decisions, the UPC Court of Appeal clarified the criteria for inventive step and essentially confirmed the EPO’s typical “problem-solution” approach (Amgen v Sanofi and Meril v Edwards). However, experts are not entirely sure whether the Court of Appeal’s decisions, particularly those relating to the determination of the closest prior art, deviate from EPO practice. As a result of Brexit, mutual recognition of trademark use between the EU and the UK will cease to apply from January 1, 2026. Use of a trademark only in the UK will then no longer count as use of an EU trademark for the purpose of maintaining rights – and conversely, EU use will no longer count for British trademarks. Bayer is attacking several mRNA vaccine manufacturers in the US (Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna, and J&J separately). The core allegation: patent infringements relating to old (Monsanto) patents on mRNA stabilization; Bayer is seeking damages, not sales bans. DISCO Pharmaceuticals from Cologne signs an exclusive license agreement with Amgen (potentially up to USD 618 million plus royalties) for novel cancer therapies targeting surface structures. Relevant from an IP perspective: license scope, milestones, data/know-how allocation. And now let's jump into the interview with Eva Schewior! The German IP System in Transition: Key Insights from DPMA President Eva Schewior In an in-depth conversation on the IP Fridays podcast, Eva Schewior, President of the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), outlined how Germany's IP system is responding to rising demand, technological change, and a fundamentally altered European patent landscape. The interview offers valuable insights for innovators, companies, and IP professionals navigating patent, trademark, and design protection in Europe. Sustained Demand and Procedural Efficiency Despite the introduction of the Unitary Patent system, national German IP rights continue to see strong and growing demand. According to Schewior, application numbers at the DPMA have been increasing for years, which she views as a strong vote of confidence in the quality and reliability of German IP rights. At the same time, this success creates pressure on examination capacity. The average duration of patent proceedings at the DPMA is currently around three years and two months from filing to grant, provided applicants request examination early and avoid extensions. Internationally, this timeframe remains competitive. Nevertheless, shortening procedures remains a strategic priority. Search requests alone have risen by almost 50% over the past decade, yet the DPMA still delivers search reports on time in around 90% of cases. To better reflect applicant needs, the DPMA distinguishes between two main user groups: applicants seeking a rapid grant, often as a basis for international filings, and applicants primarily interested in a fast, high-quality initial assessment through search or first examination. Future procedural adjustments are being considered to better serve both groups. The Role of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence already plays a practical role at the DPMA, particularly in patent search, classification, and the translation of Asian patent literature. Schewior emphasized that the office is closely monitoring rapid developments in AI to assess where these tools can further improve efficiency. However, she made clear that AI will remain a supporting technology. In public administration, and especially in IP examination, final decisions must always be taken and reviewed by humans. AI is seen as a way to relieve examiners of routine tasks so they can focus on substantive examination and quality. Maintaining and Monitoring Examination Quality Quality assurance is a central pillar of the DPMA's work. Schewior reported consistently positive feedback from users, but stressed that maintaining quality is a continuous task. The office applies systematic double checks for grants and refusals and uses internal quality management tools to randomly review searches and first office actions during ongoing proceedings. External feedback is equally important. The DPMA's User Advisory Board, which includes patent attorneys, startups, and patent information centers, plays a key role in identifying issues and suggesting improvements. Several of its recommendations have already been implemented. Trademark Filings and Bad-Faith Applications The trademark side of the DPMA has experienced particularly strong growth. In 2025, the office received around 95,000 trademark applications, an increase of approximately 18% compared to the previous year. Much of this growth came from abroad, especially from China. While new trademark types such as sound marks, multimedia marks, and holograms have so far seen only moderate uptake, word marks and figurative marks remain dominant. A growing challenge, however, is the rise in bad-faith trademark filings. The DPMA has responded by intensively training examiners to identify and handle such cases. Procedural reforms following EU trademark law modernization have also shifted competencies. Applicants can now choose whether to bring revocation and invalidity actions before the courts or directly before the DPMA. While courts may act faster, proceedings before the DPMA involve significantly lower financial risk, as each party generally bears its own costs. Accelerated Examination as a Practical Tool Despite rising filing numbers, the DPMA aims to avoid significant delays in trademark proceedings. Organizational restructuring within the trademark department is intended to balance workloads across teams. Schewior highlighted the option of accelerated trademark examination, available for a relatively modest additional fee. In practice, this can lead to registration within a matter of weeks, without affecting priority, since the filing date remains decisive. New Protection for Geographical Indications A major recent development is the extension of EU-wide protection for geographical indications to craft and industrial products. Since late 2025, the DPMA acts as the national authority for German applications in this area. The first application has already been filed, notably for a traditional German product. Under the new system, applications undergo a national examination phase at the DPMA before being forwarded to the EUIPO for final decision. Products eligible for protection must originate from a specific region and derive their quality or reputation from that origin, with at least one production step taking place there. The EU estimates that around 40 German products may qualify. Outreach, SMEs, and Education Schewior underlined the DPMA's statutory duty to inform the public about IP rights, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. The office has significantly expanded its presence on platforms such as LinkedIn and YouTube, offering accessible and practical IP content. Studies show that fewer than 10% of European SMEs use IP rights, despite evidence that IP-owning companies generate higher revenues. To address this gap, the DPMA is expanding outreach formats, strengthening cooperation with educational institutions, and publishing new empirical studies, including a forthcoming analysis of patenting behavior among innovative German startups conducted with WIPO. Strategic Challenges Ahead Looking forward, Schewior identified several key challenges: insufficient awareness of IP protection among SMEs and startups, a tendency in some sectors to rely solely on trade secrets, and the growing problem of product and trademark piracy linked to organized crime. From an institutional perspective, the DPMA must remain attractive and competitive in a European system offering multiple routes to protection. This requires legally robust decisions, efficient procedures, qualified staff, and continuous investment in IT and training. Careers at the DPMA Finally, Schewior highlighted recruitment as a strategic priority. The DPMA recently hired around 50 new patent examiners and continues to seek experts in fields such as electrical engineering, e-mobility, IT, and aerospace, as well as IT specialists, lawyers, and staff in many other functions. She emphasized the DPMA's role as Europe's largest national patent office and a globally significant, stable, and family-friendly employer at the forefront of technological development. German and European Patents as Complementary Options In her closing remarks, Schewior addressed the post-UPC patent landscape. Rather than competing, German and European patent systems complement each other. For many SMEs, a German patent alone may be sufficient, particularly where Germany is the core market. At the same time, the possibility of holding both a European patent and a national German patent offers strategic resilience, as national protection can survive even if a European patent is revoked. Her key message was clear: the range of options has never been broader, but making informed strategic choices is more important than ever. If you would like, I can also adapt this article for a specialist legal audience, condense it for a magazine format, or rework it as a thought-leadership piece for LinkedIn or your website. Rolf Claessen: Today's interview guest is Eva Schewior. If you don't know her yet, she is the President of the German Patent and Trademark Office. Thank you very much for being here. Eva Schewior: I'm very happy that you're having me today. Thank you, Mr. Claessen. Rolf Claessen: Shortening the length of procedures has been a stated goal since you took office. What is the current situation, and which measures are in place to achieve this goal? Eva Schewior: First of all, I'm very glad that German IP rights are in high demand. Even though applicants in Europe have multiple options today to obtain protection for their innovations, we have seen increasing application numbers for years at my office, even after the introduction of the Unitary Patent system. I see this as very positive feedback for our work. It is clear, however, that the high number of applications leads to a constantly increasing workload. At the same time, we want to remain attractive for our applicants. This means we must offer not only high-quality IP rights but also reasonable durations of proceedings. Ensuring this remains a central and permanent objective of our strategy. The average duration of proceedings from filing to grant is currently about three years and two months, provided that applicants file an examination request within the first four months after application and do not request extensions of time limits. In other cases, the average duration of proceedings is admittedly longer. With these three years and two months, we do not have to shy away from international comparison. Nonetheless, we strive to get better. In the last few years, we were able to improve the number of concluded proceedings or to keep them at a high level. In some areas, we were even able to shorten durations of proceedings a bit, though not yet to the extent that we would have wished for. Our efforts are often overtaken by the increasing demand for our services. Just to give you an example, in the last ten to fifteen years, search requests increased by nearly fifty percent. Despite this, we managed to deliver search reports in ninety percent of all cases in time, so that customers have enough time left to take a decision on a subsequent application. I have to admit that we are not equally successful with the first official communication containing the first results of our examination. Here, our applicants need a bit more patience due to longer durations of proceedings. But I think I do not have to explain to your expert audience that longer processing times depend on various reasons, which are in no way solely to be found on our side as an examination office. To further reduce the length of proceedings, we need targeted measures. To identify them, we have analyzed the needs of our applicants. It has been shown that there are two main interests in patent procedures. About three quarters of our applicants have a very strong interest in obtaining a patent. They mainly expect us to make fast decisions on their applications. Here we find applicants who want to have their invention protected within Germany but often also wish for subsequent protection outside Germany. The remaining quarter consists of applicants that are solely interested in a fast and high-quality first assessment of the application by means of a search or a first official examination. We observe that these applicants use our services before they subsequently apply outside Germany. This latter group has little interest in continuing the procedure before my office here in Germany. We are currently considering how we can act in the best interest of both groups. What I can certainly say is that we will continue to address this topic. And of course, in general, it can be said that if we want to shorten the duration of proceedings, we need motivated and highly skilled patent examiners. Therefore, we are currently recruiting many young colleagues for our offices in Munich and Jena, and we want to make our procedures more efficient by using new technical options, thus taking workload from patent examiners and enabling them to concentrate on their core tasks and on speedy examination. Rolf Claessen: Thank you very much. I also feel that the German Patent and Trademark Office has become quite popular, especially with the start of the UPC. Some applicants seem to find that it is a very clever option to also file national patents in Germany. Eva Schewior: I think you're perfectly right, and I think we will come to this point later. Rolf Claessen: In 2023, you mentioned artificial intelligence as an important tool for supporting patent examiners. What has happened regarding AI since then? Eva Schewior: Of course, we are already successfully using AI at our office. For instance, in the field of patent search, we use AI-based tools that make our examiners' work easier. We also use AI quite successfully for classification and for the translation of Asian patent literature into English. In the meantime, we have seen a rapid development of AI in the market. I think it is strategically imperative to get an overview and to make realistic assessments of what AI is capable of doing to make our procedures more efficient. Therefore, we are observing the market to find out where AI can perform tasks so that we enable examiners to concentrate on their core business. There are many ideas right now in our office where artificial intelligence can help us tackle challenges, for instance demographic change, which certainly also affects our office, and maintaining our quality standards. We will strategically promote new tools in this field to cope with these challenges. But this much is also clear: humans will always stay in our focus. Especially in public administration, I consider it a fundamental principle that in the end, decisions must be taken and reviewed by humans. AI may help us reach our goals in a more efficient way, but it can never replace patent or trademark examiners. Rolf Claessen: You have made quality improvements in patent examination a priority and have already implemented a number of measures. How would you describe the current situation? Eva Schewior: I often receive positive feedback from different sides that our users are very satisfied with the quality of our examination, and I'm very glad about that. But maintaining this quality standard is a permanent task, and we must not become careless here. For years, for instance, we have established double checks for all grants and rejections. In addition, we have introduced a quality management tool that enables us, even during the examination process, to randomly check the quality of first office communications and searches. This helps us detect critical trends and take appropriate countermeasures at a very early stage. What is also very important when it comes to patent quality is to actively ask our customers for their feedback. We do this in different ways. Just to give you an example, we have a User Advisory Board, which is a panel of external experts implemented a couple of years ago. Discussing questions of quality is regularly on the agenda of this board. We carefully listen to criticism, ideas, and suggestions, and we have already implemented some of them for the benefit of the office and our users. Rolf Claessen: The German Patent and Trademark Office, as the largest patent and trademark office in Europe, records very high numbers of trademark applications. What are you currently especially concerned with in the trademark area? Eva Schewior: In 2025, we saw around ninety-five thousand trademark applications. This is an increase of eighteen percent compared to the previous year, and I have to say that this took us by surprise. Especially applications from outside Germany, and above all from China, have risen significantly. It is of course challenging to cope with such a sudden increase on an organizational level. Another challenge is dealing with trademark applications filed in bad faith, which we are currently seeing more and more of. We have thoroughly trained our trademark examiners on how to identify and handle such applications. As regards the new types of trademarks, the rush has been moderate so far. Sound marks, multimedia marks, or holograms are apparently not yet common solutions for the majority of applicants. The key focus remains on word marks and combined word and figurative marks. Nevertheless, I believe that the new trademark types are a meaningful supplement and may play a greater role as digitization advances. The most significant changes, however, concern procedures. Applicants can now choose whether to file revocation or invalidity actions with the courts or with our office. While courts may proceed somewhat faster, the financial risk is higher. Before the DPMA, each party generally bears its own costs, apart from exceptional cases. Rolf Claessen: How does this dynamic filing development impact the duration of trademark proceedings? Eva Schewior: This is indeed a major organizational challenge. For a long time, our trademark department managed to keep durations of proceedings very short, especially with regard to registration. Despite the recent increases in applications, especially in 2025, we hope to avoid a significant extension of processing times. We have restructured the organization of the trademark department to distribute applications more equally among teams. Applicants should also be aware that it is possible to request accelerated examination for a relatively moderate fee of two hundred euros. This often leads to registration within a very short time. The filing date, of course, always determines priority. Rolf Claessen: Since December 2025, the EU grants protection not only for agricultural products but also for craft and industrial products through geographical indications. Has your office already received applications? Eva Schewior: Yes, we have received our first application, and interestingly it concerns garden gnomes. Protected geographical indications are an important topic because they help maintain traditional know-how in regions and secure local jobs. The DPMA is the competent authority for Germany. Applications go through a national examination phase at our office before being forwarded to the EUIPO, which takes the final decision on EU-wide registration. Eligible products must originate from a specific region and derive their quality, reputation, or characteristics from that origin, with at least one production step taking place there. Rolf Claessen: The DPMA has expanded its outreach activities, including social media. What else is planned? Eva Schewior: Raising awareness of IP rights, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises, is part of our statutory duty. We currently use LinkedIn and YouTube to communicate IP topics in an understandable and engaging way. We also plan dedicated LinkedIn channels, for example for SMEs. Studies show that fewer than ten percent of European SMEs use IP rights, even though those that do earn significantly more on average. In 2026, we will further expand outreach activities, cooperate more closely with universities and educational institutions, and publish new studies, including one on the patenting behavior of innovative German start-ups conducted together with WIPO. Rolf Claessen: Where do you see the biggest future challenges in IP? Eva Schewior: Germany depends on innovation, but awareness of IP protection is still insufficient, particularly among SMEs and start-ups. Some companies deliberately avoid IP rights and rely on trade secrets, which I consider risky. Another growing concern is the increase in product and trademark piracy, often linked to organized crime. For our office, remaining attractive and competitive is crucial. Applicants have many options in Europe, so we need fast procedures, legally robust decisions, qualified staff, and modern IT systems. Rolf Claessen: The DPMA is currently recruiting. Which areas are you focusing on? Eva Schewior: Our focus is on patent examination and IT. We recently hired fifty new patent examiners and are particularly looking for experts in fields such as electrical engineering, e-mobility, IT, and aerospace. We are Europe's largest national patent office and offer meaningful, secure jobs with fair compensation and strong development opportunities. Rolf Claessen: Is there a final message you would like to share with our listeners? Eva Schewior: The Unitary Patent system has created many new options. German and European patent systems do not compete; they complement each other. For many SMEs, a German patent may already be sufficient, especially where Germany is the core market. Holding both European and national patents can also be a strategic advantage. My key message is: be aware of the options, stay informed, and choose your IP strategy deliberately. Rolf Claessen: Thank you very much for being on IP Fridays. Eva Schewior: Thank you for having me. It was a pleasure.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.This episode was recorded on location in Cologne, Germany, at European Rotors.In this episode, Jason Quinn, host of The Real ResQ Podcast, and Jon Gray, sit down with John Boag, the Group CEO of Avincis.Avincis is Europe's largest operator of emergency aerial services, specializing in aerial emergency medical services, search-and-rescue operations, and firefighting missions. With a skilled team of over 2,400 professionals and a fleet of more than 200 aircraft, Avincis conducts operations across several European countries as well as in Chile and Mozambique.During our conversation, Boag recounts the milestones that ignited his passion for aviation at a young age and how he transitioned from pilot to executive. We'll explore his philosophy as a "disruptive leader" and explore the innovative path Avincis is taking with new technology in emergency services.We discuss the evolution of aviation technology, the importance of mentorship, the challenges of recruitment and retention in the industry, and the growing threat of wildfires.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Precision Aviation Group and Robinson Helicopter.

In 2026, digital privacy and security reflect a global power struggle among governments, corporations, and infrastructure providers. Encryption, once seen as absolute, is now conditional as regulators and companies find ways around it. Reports that Meta can bypass WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption and Ireland's new lawful interception rules illustrate a growing tolerance for backdoors, risking weaker international standards. Meanwhile, data collection grows deeper: TikTok reportedly tracks GPS, AI-interaction metadata, and cross‑platform behavior, leaving frameworks like OWASP as the final defense against mass exploitation.Cyber risk is shifting from isolated vulnerabilities to structural flaws. The OWASP Top 10 for 2025–26 shows that old problems—access control failures, misconfigurations, weak cryptography, and insecure design—remain endemic. Supply-chain insecurity, epitomized by the “PackageGate” (Shai‑Hulud) flaw in JavaScript ecosystems, demonstrates that inconsistent patching and poor governance expose developers system‑wide. Physical systems are no safer: at Pwn2Own Automotive 2026, researchers proved that electric vehicle chargers and infotainment systems can be hacked en masse, making charging a car risky in the same way as connecting to public Wi‑Fi. The lack of hardware‑rooted trust and sandboxing standards leaves even critical infrastructure vulnerable.Corporate and national sovereignty concerns are converging around what some call “digital liberation.” The alleged 1.4‑terabyte Nike breach by the “World Leaks” ransomware group shows how centralization magnifies damage—large, unified data stores become single points of catastrophic failure. In response, the EU's proposed Cloud and AI Development Act aims to build technological independence by funding open, auditable, and locally governed systems. Procurement rules are turning into tools of geopolitical self‑protection. For individuals, reliance on cloud continuity carries personal risks: in one case, a University of Cologne professor lost years of AI‑assisted research after a privacy setting change deleted key files, revealing that even privacy mechanisms can erase digital memory without backup.At the technological frontier, risk extends beyond IT. Ethics, aerospace engineering, and sustainability intersect in new fault lines. Anthropic's “constitutional AI” reframes alignment as a psychological concept, incorporating principles of self‑understanding and empathy—but critics warn this blurs science and philosophy. NASA's decision to modify, rather than redesign, the Orion capsule's heat shield for Artemis II—despite earlier erosion on Artemis I—has raised fears of “normalization of deviance,” where deadlines outweigh risk discipline. Beyond Earth, environmental data show nearly half of the world's largest cities already face severe water stress, exposing the intertwined fragility of digital, physical, and ecological systems.Across these issues, a shared theme emerges: sustainable security now depends not just on technical patches but on redefining how society manages data permanence, institutional transparency, and the planetary limits of infrastructure. The boundary between online safety, physical resilience, and environmental stability is dissolving—revealing that long‑term survival may rest less on innovation itself and more on rebuilding trust across the systems that sustain it.

Since 5tracks is a collaborative podcast showcasing independent electronic music only, we're back with “A-side”, an episode “apart” as it gives you the opportunity to listen to the fruit of a recent collaboration between Chris Kraus (@minimalicous), a Cologne-based producer and DJ influenced by “House” (deep/tech-house as we like it, made in Germany, underground and rhythmic) and DeepSpud a.k.a. @SickSpud , a techno artist who has been a long-standing presence on UZIC. Five tracks mixed by DeepSpud, after being produced in a Swiss / German duplex. More information on each track and/or order online for fans willing to support these two independent artists: 1. DEEPSPUD - Orientale Face (7:48) - [info & order: https://sickspud.bandcamp.com/album/face-ep?t=1 ] 2. CHRIS KRAUS - Oh my gosh (7:03) - [info & order: https://chriskraus.bandcamp.com/track/oh-my-gosh ] 3. DEEPSPUD - Minimal bal (7:19) - [info & order: https://sickspud.bandcamp.com/album/face-ep?t=3 ] 4. CHRIS KRAUS - “How are you?!” (7:03) - [info & order: https://chriskraus.bandcamp.com/track/how-are-you ] 5. DEEPSPUD - Funky Face (7:43) - [info & order: https://sickspud.bandcamp.com/album/face-ep?t=2 ] © SickSpud & Chris Kraus, 2026 More information about Chris Kraus:
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Boosting, swiping or the five finger discount - many countries around the world are seeing a rise in retail theft. From Japan to the UK, the USA to Germany, retailers are struggling to tackle shoplifting - but the factors fueling this trend are as varied as the people carrying out these crimes. Poverty, opportunism, thrill-seeking - and technology - are some of the factors experts say are to blame. But a more costly problem is the rise in organised crime, as gangs of thieves strategically target shops and steal to order, turn to online marketplaces to anonymously sell on stolen goods for big profits.Charmaine Cozier reveals how the justice system and surveillance technology are being used to combat this rising crime wave, as The Inquiry asks what's behind the rise in shoplifting?Contributors: Dr Nicole Bögelein, sociologist at the University of Cologne, Germany Assistant Chief Constable Alex Goss, national lead for retail crime at the UK National Police Chiefs Council Tony Sheppard. Vice President of Retail Risk Solutions at Think LP, USA Khris Hamlin, Retail Industry Leaders Association in the USAPresenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Phoebe Keane Researcher: Evie Yabsley Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Technical Producer: Cameron Ward Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey(Photo: A warning sign in Canada. Credit: NurPhoto/Getty Images)

Full Text of Readings The Saint of the day is Saint Thomas Aquinas Saint Thomas Aquinas' Story By universal consent, Saint Thomas Aquinas is the preeminent spokesman of the Catholic tradition of reason and of divine revelation. He is one of the great teachers of the medieval Catholic Church, honored with the titles Doctor of the Church and Angelic Doctor. At five Saint Thomas Aquinas was given to the Benedictine monastery at Monte Cassino in his parents' hopes that he would choose that way of life and eventually became abbot. In 1239, he was sent to Naples to complete his studies. It was here that he was first attracted to Aristotle's philosophy. By 1243, Thomas abandoned his family's plans for him and joined the Dominicans, much to his mother's dismay. On her order, Thomas was captured by his brother and kept at home for over a year. Once free, Saint Thomas Aquinas went to Paris and then to Cologne, where he finished his studies with Albert the Great. He held two professorships at Paris, lived at the court of Pope Urban IV, directed the Dominican schools at Rome and Viterbo, combated adversaries of the mendicants, as well as the Averroists, and argued with some Franciscans about Aristotelianism. His greatest contribution to the Catholic Church is his writings. The unity, harmony, and continuity of faith and reason, of revealed and natural human knowledge, pervades his writings. One might expect Thomas, as a man of the gospel, to be an ardent defender of revealed truth. But he was broad enough, deep enough, to see the whole natural order as coming from God the Creator, and to see reason as a divine gift to be highly cherished. The Summa Theologiae, his last and, unfortunately, uncompleted work, deals with the whole of Catholic theology. He stopped work on it after celebrating Mass on December 6, 1273. When asked why he stopped writing, he replied, “I cannot go on…. All that I have written seems to me like so much straw compared to what I have seen and what has been revealed to me.” He died March 7, 1274. Reflection We can look to Thomas Aquinas as a towering example of Catholicism in the sense of broadness, universality, and inclusiveness. We should be determined anew to exercise the divine gift of reason in us, our power to know, learn, and understand. At the same time we should thank God for the gift of his revelation, especially in Jesus Christ.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.This episode was recorded on location in Cologne, Germany, at European Rotors.In this episode, host Jon Gray sits down with Daniel Rosenberg from the Swedish National Police.Rosenberg is a remarkable guest whose journey in law enforcement has taken him from patrolling the streets of Sweden, to playing a pivotal role in the Air Support Unit. With over a decade of experience, including work on a surveillance team combating organized crime and serving with the Swedish Security and Intelligence Service, he has gained unique insights into the importance of intelligence in policing. Since joining the Air Support Unit in 2018 as a tactical flight officer, he has focused on training and developing mission equipment and tactics. Today, we'll explore how he's leveraging advanced systems to visualize information, enhancing proactive responses in critical situations. We also talk about the integration of drone technology in policing and the evolving landscape of law enforcement operations. Join us as we explore his innovative approaches and the future of air support in law enforcement.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing and Robinson Helicopter.

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Bob Mintzer of the YellowJackets talks to Jazz88 host, Patty Peterson, about their upcoming concert at Dakota Jan 21, 2026. Yellowjackets have a new album out called "Fasten Up" in addition to their work with the WDR Big Band out of Cologne, Germany. Bob talks about the magic sauce as to why the YellowJackets are still the vibrant ensemble they still are after 47 years. Russell Ferrante: Piano & Synthesizers Bob Mintzer: Woodwinds & EWI Will Kennedy: Drums Dane Alderson: Bass

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Cologne, Germany Event - January 28, 2013. Practical decisions, definite change ... John describes what it takes to actualize a wave of awakening, giving real form in your life to what's good and true. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    For more information about John de Ruiter go to www.johnderuiter.com

Anna and Raven discuss who out must get out of bed when there is a loud noise in the middle of the night. Anna was up all night due to a mysterious blaring crash that apparently only she heard. It was definitely debunked by the morning.  Anna and Ravens Pick Em' News! Today, Ravens options were: Customer attacked with bear spray at restaurant, Loose goat joins four monkeys roaming St. Louis as AI images complicate search, Coach passengers forced to leave first class seat, police remove them in cuffs. Raven picks his fav!  Ravens wife insists he starts wearing cologne casually again. He thought he stunk. She just wants a little romance and spark in their relationship. He then goes on to shuffle through his cologne time machine, where he keeps some scents way longer than he should Trending today is the worldwide outage experienced yesterday. Ravens lack of spam calls and email gave it away. Verizon's lack of explanation had us all a bit confused. Make sure you always have an emergency plan! Oh, and happy birthday Wikipedia Today voting offically opens for our Plump Pup contest! Head to our Instagram or Facebook- AnnaandRaven – to vote for your favorite plump pup! Winner will be chosen tomorrow morning on the show! Today we talk to Karen and her dog Stu. It's time for Student Teacher! Every week Producer Justin joins Anna and Raven to teach them about something new! Today he shares a brief lesson on “Grandma Core” Sick paranoia; a true fear. 11 million people across the world are sick with the circulating flu. Anna and Raven discuss the top 3 ways to help you stay healthy, and what to do in the case you do feel yourself getting sick. Because... who has time for that!? Throwback Thursday! Have you posted your 2016 memories yet? Trending online, everyone has decided to all dive into 10-year-ago us. Not only that but post it on social media as well. Anna and Raven discuss what was going on in their crazy lives that year.  Couples Court: Maggie's new year resolution was for both of them to lose weight and get healthier, she's accomplished that by eliminating carbs and adding a ton of veggies to their diet. She wants him to start taking a boot camp class with her and he says it's ridiculous, it's bad enough he's given up pizza, he doesn't want to work out. Can you force your partner to exercise?   Michael has a chance to win $100! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!      

Carver County Commissioner Lisa Anderson explains how your property taxes are calculated, why growth doesn't automatically lower your tax bill, and how residents can influence local decisions before they're made.What does a Carver County Commissioner actually do? How are your property taxes calculated? And why doesn't all that new construction in Chaska, Victoria, and Waconia automatically lower your tax bill?Commissioner Lisa Anderson represents District 1 on the Carver County Board. She brings 13 years of school board experience and one year on the county board, and she's refreshingly honest about what she's learned about the "hidden layer" of government that affects your daily life.In this conversation, we cover:The two pieces of your property tax bill and how the 2026 levy affects the average Carver County home. Why Carver County's 2.5% growth rate doesn't fully offset rising costs. Minnesota's property tax lag and why your 2025 remodel shows up on your 2027 bill. The state funding squeeze and what an $8 million cost shift could mean for 2027 taxes. Met Council's role in controlling growth through sewer and water expansion. The Highway 5 widening project from Chanhassen to Victoria starting in 2026. How Highway 212's expansion to Norwood Young America came together as a bipartisan effort. Orderly annexation and how cities like Victoria and Carver actually grow. Mental health services including First Street Center in Waconia. The new Chaska Library project and reimagining libraries as community spaces. How to get involved in county government before decisions get made.Lisa describes county government as "a mile wide and a foot deep" compared to her school board days. Her memorable phrase: "The federal government makes their rules, the state government makes laws, the city makes their plans, and we just sort of have to deal with it. We take lemons and make lemonade."Whether you live in Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria, Waconia, Carver, Cologne, Norwood Young America, Mayer, or anywhere in Carver County, this episode gives you the insider perspective on how local government actually works.Guest: Lisa Anderson, Carver County Commissioner, District 1Host: Greg Anderson, RE/MAX Advisors WestThe Living in Carver County Podcast: Insider conversations with the people who make Carver County the best place to live, work, and raise a family.Connect with Greg:Substack: HelloIamGregAnderson.substack.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregoryranderson

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, Halsey Schider is joined by Dr. Frank Liemandt, Show Director, and Callum Clench, CEO of European Rotors, to unpack their takeaways from European Rotors 2025 in Cologne—an event that continues to grow in both scale and influence across the global helicopter industry.They reflect on why this year's show stood out, from record attendance to deeper, more meaningful conversations around the challenges facing rotorcraft today. Central to that discussion is the ongoing shortage of pilots and maintainers, and the growing urgency to engage the next generation through education, exposure, and realistic career pathways.The conversation dives into the often-overlooked role of maintenance in aviation safety, the rising cost of training, and why saying “no” can be one of the most important decisions made in aviation. Frank and Callum also share insights into how collaboration—between operators, manufacturers, educators, and regulators—will be essential to sustaining industry growth.They close by reflecting on the role platforms like The Helicopter Podcast play in connecting people, sharing real-world experiences, and helping inspire the future workforce that will keep this industry moving forward.Thank you to our sponsors, Precision Aviation Group, Hillsboro Heli Academy and Airbus.

In this episode Charles interviews the core members of the Chicago-based punk band Horace Pinker, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Scott Eastman, drummer Bryan Jones, and bassist and vocalist Greg Mytych. Charles delves into the history of the band, which was originally formed in Tempe, Arizona. Horace Pinker has toured extensively, performing in over 20 countries and sharing stages with renowned acts such as Green Day, The Offspring, and Blink 182. They have released eight studio albums, including their latest, 'Now and the Future.'The interview touches upon their musical journey, personal concert experiences, and the influence they had on other bands and their fanbase. Bryan recounts a memorable story of loading in gear for the band MDC, while Scott shares his experience of seeing Bad Brains live in the late '80s. The band members also discuss some of their weirdest and most disappointing shows, including an incident involving a ceiling fan in Germany and a lackluster performance by Texas is the Reason.The highlight of the interview is when Bryan describes the time, he had dinner with David Grohl of Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin but missed an opportunity to start a conversation with John Paul Jones.The conversation also highlights the impact of their music, with accounts of fans reaching out and young musicians covering their songs. They reflect on the longevity of their career, the experience of touring, and their continued passion for music. The episode concludes with the band expressing their gratitude to fans and mentioning that more information can be found by Googling 'Horace Pinker.'BANDS: Agent Orange, All Systems Go, At the Drive-In, Bad Brains, Bad Religion, Blink-182, Bulimia Banquet, Butthole Surfers, Dag Nasty, Descendents, DI, Doughboys, Duran Duran, Firehose, Fugazi, GBH, Green Day, Guns N' Roses, Horace Pinker, Hüsker Dü, Jawbreaker, Jimmy Eat World, KISS, Led Zeppelin, MDC, Meat Puppets, Metallica, Minutemen, Monster Magnet, NOFX, NRA, Queens of the Stone Age, Seven Seconds, SNFU, Texas Is the Reason, Them Crooked Vultures, The Cult, The Offspring, Yellowcard.VENUES: Aragon, Boat on the Rhine River (festival performance in Cologne, Germany), Bobby's Eastside, Burlington, Fireside Bowl, Fitzgerald's, House of Blues, Living Room, Reggie's, Riot Fest, Riviera, Silver Dollar Club, UIC Pavilion. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Hello friends of the History of the Germans. Great news, the tour is on!We have set up a website where you can sign up. I have put a link in the show notes, as well as on my website History of the Germans in the Travel, maps and Books section. Sign up here: History of the Germans Podcast Tour - BikePlanetWe will be travelling on the passenger ship Iris, a converted classic Rhine barge. Travelling by boat is - unsurprisingly - one of my favourite ways to see the world. We do not have to get in and out of hotels, we have breakfast and dinner in spectacular scenery and can see the sights as most travellers did before the invention of the motorcar. Note that Iris has capacity for only 25 passengers in double cabins, so speed is of the essence.... Should there be more demand than we can fulfil, we will give priority to patrons.So what are we going to do? Subject to the usual caveats, we are planning to meet in Aschaffenburg near Frankfurt and then travel along the Main and Rhine rivers via Frankfurt, Mainz, Eltville, Braubach, Koblenz, Andernach, Remagen to Cologne with a trip up to Aachen. The tour will end in Düsseldorf.

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this special solo episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider recaps his trip to European Rotors 2026 in Cologne, Germany, sharing what stood out from the show floor, the conversations he recorded with industry leaders, and the growing focus on safety and regulation across the European helicopter community. He reflects on the energy of Cologne—complete with its Christmas markets—and the value of connecting with operators, small businesses, and innovators shaping the industry.Halsey also highlights a personal favorite from the trip: Visiting Air Zermatt in Switzerland. From seeing their mountain rescue operations up close, to taking in the views of Zermatt, he talks about why this iconic operator continues to inspire him and the industry at large. The episode wraps with a quick look ahead to future events and the momentum building as the global helicopter community heads toward European Rotors 2026 in Lyon, France.Thank you to our sponsors Enstrom, Airbus and Sellacopter.

Sabbath Perez is a wonderful jazz vocalist and composer. She grew up in Cologne, Germany, the daughter of Gabriel Perez, award winning Argentinian composer and saxophonist. Her songs combine Argentine rhythms, Impressionist harmonies and improvisational jazz. She made her first recording at age 12. She has performed with the WDR Big Band, the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, the Cologne Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, and the EOS Chamber Orchestra. She has shared the stage with artists like Billy Childs. Her latest album is called “Searching For Beauty”.My featured song is “The Gift”, my recent single which transformed my jazz ballad into a Big Band Samba. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH SABETH:www.sabethperez.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Tom has been slowly bringing his own self-made flutes to my Irish music sessions here in Cologne for months now; and now that I've got round to interviewing, he's on the verge of launching a business (Misu Instruments, check them in IG).If you wanna know about flute-making, various scales, mushrooms, drones, twisty things and holes; this is your episode. It was an absolute blast, I can't recommend this one enough. Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:00:00 - An Intro04:20 - All I Want For Christmas is Tom16:20 - Around the World in Scales28:30 - Tom's Twisty Instruments42:10 - Drone Flutes53:10 - Misu InstrumentsA small note:Tom was concerned about not providing accurate enough information about the history of native flutes and drone flutes. For a good starting point for further research, check out this video: https://youtu.be/XYFg9zKWEHI?si=37jkDsRLRZh-rsn-

Food insecurity is surging in Carver County—and it doesn't look the way you might think. In this powerful conversation, Bountiful Basket Executive Director Patti Sinykin reveals why demand has jumped 72% in just one year, who's really walking through their doors, and what it takes to serve 9,615 people annually with dignity and compassion.You'll discover:Why hunger exists in one of Minnesota's most prosperous countiesHow the "super shelf" grocery store model restores dignity to families in crisisThe real faces behind food insecurity—teachers, neighbors, families just like yoursWhy Bountiful Basket serves anyone who walks through their doors, no income requirementsHow 3,000 pounds of food goes out daily (and what that actually looks like)The community resource navigator helping families beyond just foodHow you can help—whether through volunteering, food drives, or donationsPatti shares heartbreaking and hopeful stories: the teacher who drove to another city so his students wouldn't see him, the woman who lived in Chaska 30 years before learning help existed, the family that went from stable to struggling in just one month.With locations in Chaska and Cologne, Bountiful Basket isn't just feeding people—they're building community, restoring hope, and proving that kindness matters.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Bountiful Basket Food Shelf: bountifulbasket.orgPhone: (952) 448-9117Chaska Location: 1951 Park Place BoulevardCologne Location: 125 Village ParkwayTOP NEEDS: Cereal, hearty soups, crackers, volunteers (especially in Cologne)Living in Carver County Podcast - Connecting friends, building community through conversations with the people who make Carver County the best place to live, work, and raise a family.Host: Greg Anderson, licensed real estate professional serving Chaska, Chanhassen, Victoria, Waconia, and Carver County since 1985.Subscribe for weekly conversations with local business owners, community leaders, educators, and changemakers.#CarverCounty #FoodInsecurity #CommunityService #Chaska #Chanhassen #Minnesota #Nonprofit #Volunteer #FoodShelf #LivingInCarverCounty

In 1493 a young german found himself involved in what was a seemingly minor affair, caused by an incident with a young woman, and a slight sexual scandal. But this incident played out as London was seething with anti-German sentiment and anger; people were being laid off, wages were being cut, fortunes were suddenly being lost and because of the actions of a small bunch of powerful and great men 9and also the actions of a young con-man pretending to be the Duke of York), London was to find itself dealing with violent riots, armed men on the streets and an international incident on Thames Street!Join us as we discover how a small incident involving a rich German merchant, a young female servant and her employer illustrates the growing conflict between King Henry VII and the City of London…Cover includes a detail of ‘Portrait of a Man' by Andrea Solari (c1490)

Shop Talk dives into a study showing that somewhere between 73 and 76, our bodies officially hit the “bounce-back” breaking point. Caught My Eye unwraps VP Vance's Hanukkah-invite-meets-Christmas card mashup, plus the wild personal life of Frosty the Snowman's own Jackie Vernon—multiple marriages and a quaalude habit. Our Business Birthday toasts Johann Maria Farina, the mind (and nose) behind Eau de Cologne. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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It's This Week in Bourbon for November 28th 2025. The Lodge at Trial and Error is open, Jim Gaffigan's Releases A Bourbon Set on YouTube, and Vintage Whiskey Counterfeiter Exposed in Maryland.Show Notes: Jim Gaffigan's new bourbon-themed stand-up special, "Live from Old Forester: The Bourbon Set," is now streaming on his YouTube channel Elijah Craig is debuting a new fragrance, Char No. 3 Cologne, inspired by the warm, smoky scent of their charred oak barrels A man in Maryland was exposed for producing and selling at least 50 bottles of counterfeit "vintage" whiskeys by refilling old bottles with modern spirits Black Button Distilling, recently acquired by Blackstar, terminated its entire staff, including the founder, as the company moves to liquidate assets Give 270's Whiskey Wednesdays raffle offers a chance to win a full Pappy Van Winkle vertical and an exclusive bourbon set signed by comedian Jim Gaffigan Chattanooga Whiskey's signature recipe, Chattanooga Whiskey 91, is now available in a new, larger 1.5 liter bottle size in Tennessee and Georgia Foley Family Wines & Spirits, featuring Master Distiller Chip Tate, announced Ampersand, a new collection of unexpected spirits blends including bourbon finished in Tokaji barrels Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Cyber Monday at Open Studio! Grab our biggest savings of the year and take your playing to the next level: https://www.openstudiojazz.com/yhi/Keith Jarrett's "The Köln Concert" is the best selling solo piano album of all time. But why this album? Possibly because it sounded like nothing else in popular music at the time of its release in 1975. It is cinematic, genre-fluid and masterful – in many ways ahead of its time.Jazz musicians Adam Maness and Peter Martin listen to one of the most popular albums in the history of jazz, pulling apart all the elements that make it great: the melodies, the vamps, even the "soul" of Jarrett's notoriously flawed piano. If you know "The Köln Concert" well, watch for the analysis and hot takes. If you haven't heard this album before, it may just become the soundtrack to your life!00:00 - Is it Köln or Cologne?06:30 - Part I09:20 - How Jarrett Made Music for the Moment17:00 - Jumping Back Into Part I23:00 - Joyful and Fearless 29:00 - All the Genres33:20 - Legit Amazing AND Popular36:05 - The Harp42:00 - Part II a48:25 - 80s Cinema Vibes54:20 - Part II b1:00:55 - Part II c1:04:00 - Apex Moments & Categories1:11:45 - GALA + Black Friday at Open Studio!