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Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Detroit Pistons are making a mistake by refusing to offer All-NBA center Jalen Duren a maximum contract extension, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob's nightly bets. Plus, USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the MLB Postseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz and Mark talk about the messaging for the Republicans coming up to the Midterms. Liz believes cutting taxes should be a huge talking point for both parties, but Dems truly don't really like tax cuts. Dems have a messaging machine that the right doesn't. The two discuss what could happen over the next month before the Midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about his recent article, this one about Florida failing to conduct required annual audits on billions of dollars in emergency, no-bid state spending under Governor Ron DeSantis, including funds spent on the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Joyriders, Ireland's Lucky Dip Gang on Virgin Media One, our panel examines mobile gang terror, the fallout from the M9 crash and what can be done about joy-riding teenagers.Plus, the Garvaghy Road standoff enters its third day as Nationalist residents and the Orange Order remain deadlocked in Drumcree. What will break the impasse?And Manchester City fans get the Blues as the Premier League champions are found guilty of all charges relating to alleged financial rule breaches.Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael Matt Carthy TD, Spokesperson on Justice, Sinn Féin Robert Cullen, Criminologist and Former Prisoner John Joe O'Connell Vice President, GRA Martina Devlin, Columnist and Novelist Claudia Savage, Ireland reporter for PA based in BelfastMiguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer at The Independent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vehicle lights are bigger and brighter these days. LED lights are a big trend in the car scene and offer a longer range for drivers, but many motorists complain that their intense white light can be almost blinding when you are driving at night. Motoring editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Nightlife News Breakdown with Philip Clark, joined by Greg Jericho, Columnist with the Guardian and Chief Economist with The Australia Institute.

September 29, 2026 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist Detroit Free Press, moderator of today's DEC meeting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist at The Journal joins Ciara to place his favourite book on the Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!

Gary discusses the MLB as we go into the playoff season and MLB Insider & Columnist for USA Today Bob Nightengale joins to give his insights going into the wild card.

Vehicle lights are bigger and brighter these days. LED lights are a big trend in the car scene and offer a longer range for drivers, but many motorists complain that their intense white light can be almost blinding when you are driving at night. Motoring editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/28/26): Revered Chicago restaurateur Jimmy Banakis joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his recent visit to Greece, the foods scene there, and what he thinks every restaurant should do to insure people come back. Plus, Kasso questions why some places put a clown show to impress? Follow Everything John […]

Baseball columnist Jon Heyman joins the morning show to preview the start of the MLB postseason, with our very own New York Yankees set to welcome in the Boston Red Sox for the American League Wild Card Series scheduled to get underway tomorrow night from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sid-friends-in-the-morning--7177409/support.

Notes and Links to Daniel Dockery's Work        Daniel Dockery began writing online and in print in 2011. Since then, he's been a Senior Writer and Assistant Editor at Crunchyroll, as well as a Columnist and Assistant Editor at Cracked.com. He's also written for WIRED, Vulture, Polygon, SYFY, Paste Magazine, Roger Ebert, Thrillist, and various other outlets. His first book, Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All, was released by Running Press on October 4, 2022. His upcoming book, I AM THE NIGHT: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series, will be published by St. Martin's Press on September 1, 2026. When not writing, Daniel can be found reading, weightlifting, and spending time with his lovely wife, adorable son, and absolutely wild Australian Cattle Dog Elmer.       Buy I am the Night: The Ultimate Unauthorized Biography of Batman: The Animated Series   Daniel Dockery's Website   Review of I am the Night... from Atomic Geekdom     At about 3:00, Daniel shouts out places to buy his book, including through great writer and mentor Matthew Seitz Zoller At about 4:10, Daniel responds to Pete's question about the meaning and possibilities with an “unauthorized history”  At about 5:30, Daniel paints a picture of his early knowledge and watching Batman: The Animated Series and other movies and pop culture in his childhood At about 8:50, Daniel talks about his unique experience watching Batman: The Animated Series  At about 9:50, Daniel describes his early reading and writing lives At about 12:20, Daniel highlights Patrick Radden Keefe and David Grann and other writers who thrill and inspire him At about 14:30, Daniel responds to Pete's questions about feedback he's received on his book At about 17:45, Daniel traces seeds for his book At about 20:00, The two discuss the praise heaped upon Batman: The Animated Series and the ways that the series went against type in the early 1990's regarding cartoons At about 24:30, Daniel shares an anecdote that illustrates the depth of his Batman fandom At about 26:30, Daniel provides background on the many iterations of Batman and the show's ethos of “not talking down to children” with the Animated Series At about 30:00, Daniel maps Warner Brothers' Batman vision  At about 33:15, Daniel responds to Pete's asking about Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill and the ways in which they came to Batman: The Animated Series and what made them so successful as marquee voice actors At about 36:30, Daniel responds to Pete asking about the way that he viewed and continues to view animated shows and about his rewatch(es) for BTAS for research purposes At about 38:40, Daniel lists and describes his favorite two episodes of the series At about 40:40, Daniel responds to Pete's questions about “canon[ical]” characters and their treatment, and the ways in which the BTAS writers handled Batman's violent tendencies  At about 44:20, Pete asks Daniel about Batman the character as allegory/symbolic At about 46:50, Alan Burnett's rules and touches and his importance to the success of the series are discussed  At about 49:15, Daniel riffs on the disparate writers who “put their stamp” on BTAS At about 51:25, Daniel riffs on an “introduction” to Batman through The Mask of the Phantasm and the greatness of the comic, “The Killing Joke” At about 52:25, Daniel talks about the costs of making BTAS    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode is the second episode for Pete's limited podcast series, Rage is a Gift: Evil Empire at 30. Pete reflects on the Importance (and the power of this capital "I") of Rage Against the Machine and their seminal Evil Empire album, which is celebrating 30 years of resistance. The episode focuses on the opening track, “People of the Sun.” The limited podcast series will do a deep exploration of, and reflection on, the lyrics and context of each of the 12 powerful songs on the album.     Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 352 with Sarah Blakley-Catwright, the author of Alice Sadie Celine (Simon Books, Simon & Schuster, November 28th, 2023). She is also the author of Red Riding Hood (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers), a New York Times #1 bestseller that was published worldwide in thirty-eight editions and fifteen languages. Her newest book is Heavy Cream.    The episode airs on September 29, Pub Day for Heavy Cream.     Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.  

Columnist, bestselling author, Guardian journalist, broadcaster and one of the most prominent voices on the British left for well over a decade, Owen can always be relied on to say exactly what he thinks, no holds barred. He's also someone who has never been particularly troubled by the idea of annoying people which, frankly, is one of the reasons Marina and Jemma like him.He's fiercely critical of the right, deeply unimpressed by Keir Starmer's Labour, passionate about Gaza and increasingly interested in what the rise of the Greens and Reform means for the future of British politics.Marina and Jemma sit down with him and let him have a proper rant. Let's face it, there's a lot to talk about. Join The Trawl's Facebook BRAND NEW Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590931382660Get your tickets for The Trawl Live from https://thetrawl.tix.to/ticketsThank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcastPatreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcastYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawlTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're not the only ones who loved the late, great Ernie Accorsi. His roots in Hershey and love of Baltimore sports and his journey through Art Modell's Browns in Cleveland to the Giants of New York and George Young led him to New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro, who joins Nestor to share stories of their mutual sports passion and friendship with one of the greatest guys we ever met... The post New York Post columnist Mike Vaccaro joins Nestor to share stories of sports passion and friendship with late Ernie Accorsi first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In a shocking turn of events, the Republican Party's chances of holding the Senate have taken a drastic turn, with the latest polls showing them as a 24-point underdog. This week on the show, we're joined by Henry Olsen, a renowned Washington Post columnist and senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to break down the latest polling trends and what they might mean for the upcoming midterms.Henry shares his insights on the recent shift in polling numbers, pointing out that many of the polls showing Democrats in the lead are likely overestimating their chances. He notes that pollsters often struggle to accurately measure voter enthusiasm and turnout, which could lead to a couple of points shifting in favor of the Democrats. This could be the difference-maker in close races like Texas and Alaska.The conversation also touches on the growing trend of Republican politicians distancing themselves from President Trump, particularly in swing districts. Henry explains that this is largely driven by specific issues like high diesel prices and the agricultural industry's struggles, which are making it difficult for Republicans to maintain their support in the middle of America.If you want to stay ahead of the curve and understand the intricacies of the midterms, tune in to this episode to hear Henry's expert analysis and insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell talks about his recent article, this one about Florida lawmakers hiding the insurance industry's lies, and tried to stop two Florida newspapers from revealing them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes and Links to Benjamin Moser's Work      Benjamin Moser is the author of Why This World: A Biography of Clarice Lispector, a finalist for the National Book Critics' Circle Award and a New York Times Notable Book of 2009. For his work bringing Clarice Lispector to international prominence, he received Brazil's first State Prize for Cultural Diplomacy. He won a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017, and Sontag: Her Life and Work won the Pulitzer Prize in 2020. The Upside-Down World: Meetings with the Dutch Masters appeared in 2023. He completed Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library.    Buy Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History   Benjamin Moser's Website   Book Tour Events   Review of Anti-Zionism from Forward Magazine   At about 1:45, Ben talks about what he expects with the September 22 Pub Day At about 2:40, Ben expands on ideas of repentance and the Jewish Yom Kippur, as well as political and personal complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza At about 4:20, Ben expands on his understanding of the acronym “P.E.P” and people being againstt genocide, as evidenced by the bravura shown by the people profiled in Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History  At about 5:00, Ben talks about his early reading and writing and what put him in his path to being a writer, including Clarice Lispector and V.S. Naipul At about 7:00, Ben reflects on lessons learned from researching for biographies and expands on the “craziness” of Zionism titan Theodor Herzl At about 8:30-Saudade unmasked! At about 10:00, Ben shouts out places to buy the book and talks about upcoming tour events and about his hopes for the book At about 11:30, Pete cites the book's Acknowledgements and Ben explores a “joke” from his friend over the split among Jews and others regarding Zionism while also examining people's courage and reticence to speak against genocide  At about 13:25, Ben talks about the “original cancel culture” At about 14:25, The two reflect on The Onion and social media as news dispenser  At about 15:30, Ben talks about what “it cost them” in discussing the heroes of the book At about 16:40, Ben responds to Pete's question about seeds for the book, and Ben describes the indescribable: the “highly fraught” atmosphere in Palestine, and its racist daily life At about 19:10, Ben emphasizes the relatively-young Birthright program and the effects of Israeli propaganda and the world seeing the genocide on phones At about 20:40, Ben responds to Pete's questions about the significance of verses from the Hebrew Bible At about 22:20, The two discuss an important book and Ben discusses the book's gravitas  At about 24:00, Ben talks about how “weird” Der Judenstatt is At about 24:45, Pete and Ben talk about Herzl as the “L. Ron Hubbard of the Jews” and wonder how Herzl's work and persona were/and so impactful At about 26:15, Ben expands on connections between Zionism and Herzl and an “Ibsen plot” At about 28:15, The two reflect on an incredibly anecdote recounted by Herzl himself that sets off alarm bells for a friend of his, and for Ben as well At about 30:10, The two discuss Herzl as a self-styled prophet At about 33:25, Ben reflects on modern and historical connections between Zionism and Anti-Semitism At about 36:40, Pete cites “The Sensitive Rabbi” as an example of putting religious faith into good works, and Ben expands on Judaism as a "pacifistic religion” At about 41:00, Ben discusses the retroactive “claim[ing]” of the Holocaust in Zionism, and the process of “unlearning” narratives At about 44:25, Pete asks Ben about one of the appeals of Zionism, as Ben explains the desire to be tough and strong in response to oppression  At about 46:20, The two discuss the enduring and uncomplicated meaning of “Never Again” At about 47:25, The two discuss those who are fighting back against the genocide and apartheid in Palestine         You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode is the second episode for Pete's limited podcast series, Rage is a Gift: Evil Empire at 30. Pete reflects on the Importance (and the power of this capital "I") of Rage Against the Machine and their seminal Evil Empire album, which is celebrating 30 years of resistance. The episode focuses on the opening track, “People of the Sun.” The limited podcast series will do a deep exploration of, and reflection on, the lyrics and context of each of the 12 powerful songs on the album.     Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 351 with Daniel Dockery, who has been a Senior Writer and Assistant Editor at Crunchyroll, as well as a Columnist and Assistant Editor at Cracked.com. He's also written for WIRED, Vulture, Polygon, SYFY, Paste Magazine, Roger Ebert, Thrillist, and various other outlets. His first book, Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All, was released by Running Press on October 4, 2022. His upcoming book, I AM THE NIGHT: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series, is out with St. Martin's Press as of September 1, 2026.      The episode airs on September 22.     Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

As Oman's Islamic investment landscape evolves, public markets, real assets, private capital and emerging digital assets can play a role in mobilising long-term Shariah-compliant investment. We examine how listed markets, funds and Sukuk sit alongside infrastructure, asset-backed strategies, private capital and digitally enabled investment models in building market depth and participation. We also consider the potential for tokenisation and Shariah-compliant digital assets, alongside the governance, transparency and regulatory considerations required to support innovation, liquidity and investor confidence.Moderator:Oliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)Panelists:Darius Nass, Associate Director, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones IndicesMax Freeman, Founder, Epicenter LabsMohamed Anwar Al Lawati, Head of Investments, Private Markets, TANMIAMuzzammil Dhedhy, Executive Director and Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Hejaz GroupShahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna Malaysia

We offer focus on the strategic future of Islamic financial services across Oman, from banking and retail finance to capital markets and asset management. Industry leaders examine how the sector can support the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, including economic diversification, private sector development, innovation and sustainable growth, while also considering how evolving regulatory and market expectations are reshaping the industry's competitive landscape. Designed to provide clear strategies and directional thinking, this session sets the tone for the industry's next phase of development.Moderator:Oliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)Panelists:Abbas Ali, Chief Investment Officer, U CapitalAsad Qayyum, Managing Partner, MAQ LegalJames Sadler, Head of Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance, Banking and Corporate Finance, Oman Investment BankSalah Al Aradi, Head of Treasury – TIBIG & Member, Treasurers Committee – Oman Banks Association

Oliver Agha, Managing Partner, Agha & Co and Columnist, IFN (The Islamic Legal Opinion)

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/21/26): Mike ‘Houli’ Houlihan joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about his recent column on JohnKassNews.com and the 12th Annual Irish American Movie Hooley film festival. Plus, Kasso tells the story about his career being launched by parade queen. Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin […]

Mark and Michael discuss the United Nations General Assembly this week and whether it could provide an opportunity for President Trump to potentially make a deal with Iran. They also discuss recent income statistics reported by The New York Times that they allegedly did not like, along with Michael's reaction to the coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Brenda Power, Columnist, Irish Daily Mail.

New York Post columnist Miranda Devine joins Sid on the morning show to expand on her most recent article: "Obama and the Dems are suspiciously sounding the ‘AI apocalypse' alarm — just in time for the midterms."

Notes and Links to Ankur Thakkar's Work     Ankur Thakkar is the author of Blow Yourself Up, which was longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. His stories have appeared in Guernica, [PANK], and TriQuarterly. He was a 2025 Sewanee Writers' Conference Scholar and his artwork has been exhibited at the Palais de Tokyo and La Friche la Belle de Mai.    Buy Blow Yourself Up   Ankur Thakkar's Website   At about 1:30, Ankur talks about his mindset as Blow Yourself Up comes out and lays out tour events At about 3:00, Ankur talks about his early reading and writing life, and homes in on how formative the Mahabharata has been for him At about 6:55, Ankur talks about how Asian Studies courses and his own reading and life experience inform his views of the multiple stories and layers of Hinduism At about 8:00, Ankur cites Continental Philosophy class led him to Tolstoy, Sartre, Bret Easton Ellis, and the power of reading those with “names like [his]”-Rushdie, Jhumpa Lahiri, among others At about 10:15, The two reflect on the culture panache of American Psycho At about 11:45, Ankur talks about connections to Indian/South Asian cultures through “impactful” exposure in college At about 13:00, Ankur shouts out writers who thrill and inspire him, including Hari Kunzu, Mosin Mohammed, and Maryam Rahmani At about 14:15, Ankur describes his epigraph and its significance, especially connections to the talented and creative Heems of Das Racist At about 15:55, Pete asks Ankur about starting the book with in medias res and his omniscient narrator At about 18:30, Ankur talks about playing with time and “loops” and connects his time working with Vine to these concepts  At about 20:40, Pete talks about an iconic (at least to him) Vine involving Michael Jordan At about 22:20, Ankur responds to Pete's asking about Arjun's musical intelligence and natural abilities  At about 25:20, Pete lays out some of the book's exposition  At about 26:45, Ankur talks about the ways in which Payal and her family react to the patriarch's death, and how the most vulnerable often are ripe for political malleability  At about 28:35, The two discuss  At about 29:30, Pete compliments the ways in which Ankur paints the relationship between Arjun and Payal's ailing father At about 31:00, Ankur outlines the ways in which he is “loose” with his chronology in the book and his mindset in writing thusly At about 32:55, Ankur riffs on the “transcendan[ce]” of music and live concerts and recounts memories of his first concerts  At about 35:00, The two discuss the death of the family patriarch, and Ankur shares wise thoughts on the aftereffects of the death of a loved one At about 36:25, Ankur describes the secrets in the relationship between Arjun and Payal and different levels of familial communication, especially among Indian-American families At about 38:10, Ankur talks about the “Whispercore” movement and its connection to the book's music scene At about 39:30, The two discuss the travails of the Payal and Arjun relationships, and Pete asks Ankur about the traumas endured by Payal and how it might affect her resignation towards the world At about 43:00, Ankur points out some foreshadowing with the bandmate of Arjun At about 44:25, Ankur responds to Pete's question about Payal mimicking/mocking Bollywood and some South Asian literature through Boosts At about 45:20, Ankur responds to Pete's question about “standing in judgment” of his characters  At about 47:20, Ankur cites the example of Naomi Klein's Doppelganger and how it plays out in pop culture and politics with turnabouts in goals and mindsets for creators and politicians  At about 50:10, The two discuss commercialism and art through his turning music and colonialism on its face At about 50:45, Diya is shouted out by Ankur and cited as a favorite character for him At about 51:40, Pete outlines an important scene involving an artistic event  At about 54:00, Ankur reflects on Payal's ease and unease in becoming a popular influencer  At about 56:35, Ankur discusses a “lack of cultural baggage” that might come with a burgeoning relationship and responds to Pete asking about the ways the fortunes of the couple are connected         You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode is the second episode for Pete's limited podcast series, Rage is a Gift: Evil Empire at 30. Pete reflects on the Importance (and the power of this capital "I") of Rage Against the Machine and their seminal Evil Empire album, which is celebrating 30 years of resistance. The episode focuses on the opening track, “People of the Sun.” The limited podcast series will do a deep exploration of, and reflection on, the lyrics and context of each of the 12 powerful songs on the album.     Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 350 with Daniel Dockery, who has been a Senior Writer and Assistant Editor at Crunchyroll, as well as a Columnist and Assistant Editor at Cracked.com. He's also written for WIRED, Vulture, Polygon, SYFY, Paste Magazine, Roger Ebert, Thrillist, and various other outlets. His first book, Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All, was released by Running Press on October 4, 2022. His latest book, I AM THE NIGHT: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series, is out with St. Martin's Press as of September 1, 2026.      The episode airs on September 22.     Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/14/26): John Kass & Jeff Carlin react to Mayor Brandon Johnson announcing his re-election campaign with pointed attacks aimed at AIPAC and billionaire Chicago financier Michael Sacks. Plus, Kasso tells the tale of the 40 flies. Follow Everything John Kass – JohnKassNews.com Follow @John_Kass Follow @JPCarlin Download this episode here by […]

New York Times columnist David French focused on the Missouri redistricting battle in his latest column and joins Amy and John Hancock to explain. Missouri's Secretary of State used, 'a lot of apparently bad faith legal maneuvering,' in order to utilize mid-census maps for the primary election in August, maps that the legislature had drawn up in 2025 in order to eliminate a House seat long controlled by Democrats. All of this was over, 'one House seat out of 435, one House seat!' says French. (Photo by Michael Thomas/Getty Images)

Rick Kogan remembers the life and legacy of author and columnist Roger Simon. Rick shares some of Roger’s writings with the listeners, including his ‘Simon Says’ column.

Alle ogen zijn deze week gericht op de Federal Reserve. Voorzitter Kevin Warsh gaat het rentebesluit voor deze maand bekendmaken. De inflatie steeg afgelopen maand met 3,4 procent en de banenmarkt presteert beter dan verwacht. Een renteverhoging later deze week lijkt daarmee zo goed als zeker. De druk op Warsh is hoog. Hij wil dat de centrale bank minder communiceert, in de hoop dat markten rustiger reageren. Maar beleggers werken nog niet mee. Want er wordt met haviksogen naar het aanstaande rentebesluit gekeken. In Beurs in Zicht stomen we je klaar voor de beursweek die je tegemoet gaat. Want soms zie je door de beursbomen het beursbos niet meer. Dat is verleden tijd! Iedere week vertelt een vriend van de show waar jouw focus moet liggen. Te gast: Jean-Paul van Oudheusden van eToro en Markets Are Everywhere BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast Moerdijk: dorp van de rekening. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Donner Bakker is presentator van BNR Beurs en economieredacteur bij BNR. Hij volgt macro-economische ontwikkelingen met bovengemiddelde interesse, net als de beursgenoteerde datingapps. Je hoort hem ook in de BNR-podcast All In The Game. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Schmeelk previews the Giants vs Cowboys game on Sunday Night Football with Columnist for DallasCowboys.com Mickey Spagnola.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Rogin (Lead Global Security Analyst, WP Intelligence, and and Columnist, The Washington Post) joins Chris Cuomo to discuss Trump's handling of the war in Iran, the consequences of America's changing role in the world, and why Rogin believes the U.S. keeps getting distracted from the long-term challenge posed by China.  Rogin explains why he sees few good options remaining in Iran, how declining American influence could create opportunities for adversaries, and why Taiwan's dominance of advanced semiconductor manufacturing makes the U.S.-China relationship increasingly consequential.  They also discuss the failures of American foreign policy, the lessons of 9/11, political polarization, and what the next generation of American leadership could mean for the country's role abroad. Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Head to https://superpower.com/cuomo for $50 off your membership. Get 150+ biomarkers tested, a personalized health plan and on-demand care team. Detect early signs of 1,000+ conditions. #superpowerpod  Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code CHRIS for an exclusive 20% off on home and sleepwear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/07/26): Co-founder of ‘Chicago Flips Red’ Danielle Carter-Walters joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about why she is running for mayor, how she was motivated has been burned by the city, and what it takes to stand up to people in her own community. Plus, Kasso wonders if mainstream […]

Columnist and former presidential speechwriter Marc Thiessen joins Brian Kilmeade to break down critical GOP strategies for the 2026 midterm elections. Thiessen outlines his foreign policy proposal to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems, addresses missile shortages, and explains why the U.S. strategy against Iran's regime is succeeding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

436 The Body Snatcher (1945) w/Jon KitleySteven had the great pleasure to be joined by Jon Kitley to discuss 1945's The Body Snatcher! Jon is a Rondo Award winning Columnist, writer, film lover, podcaster, and historian, who has been running his website, Kitley's Krypt for close to 30 years, all with the desire to help others discover more about the horror genre. His work has appeared in HorrorHound magazine, as well as books like Horror 101, Hidden Horror, When Animals Attack, Unsung Horrors Has Risen from the Grave, The Blood is the Life and even appeared in the documentaries Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film, and more. Jon also is part of the Discover the Horror podcast.Please send feedback to DieCastMoviePodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message on our Facebook page.Thank you for listening!

Liz Peek, Fox News Contributor & Columnist, joined the Guy Benson Show today with guest host Rich Zeoli to react to the Lindsay Clancy trial ending in a mistrial. Peek and Zeoli debate whether they believe Massachusetts will retry the case, and address postpartum depression as a defense. Later, they both discuss the phenomenon of women wearing pink outside the courthouse in support of Clancy, and more. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He asks Liz what she thinks will happen now that President Trump has talked to oil executives about bringing prices down. She says as long as the war in Iran goes on, don't expect energy prices to drop. Liz also has a new column out on Gavin Newsom, and she says he's really pushing for a nationwide billionaire tax lately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (09/01/26): Thom Serafin, long-time political strategist, Communicator in Chief of Serafin & Associates, and newly collaborating with Mercury Illinois, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to talk about the race for mayor, his lunch with Fidel Castro, and whether or not the Bears will ever get a stadium built. Plus, Kasso […]

Notes and Links to Julian Randall's Work     Julian Randall is a Living Queer Black author from Chicago. He has received fellowships from Cave Canem, CantoMundo, Callaloo, and the Watering Hole. Julian is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and the winner of the 2019 Betty Berzon Emerging Writer Award from the Publishing Triangle.   His writing has been published in New York Times Magazine, Ploughshares, and POETRY, and anthologized in Black Boy Joy (which debuted at #1 on the NYT Best Seller list), Wild Tongues Can't Be Tamed, and Furious Flower. Julian has essays in Vibe Magazine, Los Angeles Review of Books, and other venues. They hold an MFA in poetry from University of Mississippi.    Julian is the author of five books across three genres. For adults: Refuse (Pitt, 2018), winner of the 2017 Cave Canem Poetry Prize and a finalist for a 2019 NAACP Image Award and The Dead Don't Need Reminding: In Search of Fugitives, Mississippi and Black TV Nerd Shit (Bold Type Books, 2024) winner of the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters award in Life Writing. For middle grade novel readers, he has written the Pilar Ramirez duology, The Chainbreakers and Shook, a middle grade novel in verse, which was published on August 9th, 2026.    Buy Shook   Julian Randall's Website   Review of Shook at BookPage   Support Flourish Community Hub on the Ground in Gary, Indiana     At about 1:45, Julian lays out the sobering situation in Gary, Indiana-support here At about 3:20, Julian talks about feedback he has received on Shook and tour events At about 4:30, Julian talks about favorite bookstores at which to buy his book, including Call and Response At about 5:30, Julian details his reading journey, especially his father's influence on his reading and his language and literature background  At about 7:00, Julian talks about, among others, Artemis Fowl, Langston Hughes, and Van Helsing-influences on his sensibility At about 9:50, Julian riffs on Shawn of the Dead and his reference in the book At about 11:50, Julian responds to Pete's question about his contemporaries and literary influences, including Jason Reynolds and Leah Johnson At about 14:55, Jason expands on the greatness of Leah Johnson At about 16:50, Pete asks Julian about how he “inhabits” his younger characters so well, and Julian adds information about how his writing has been informed by his own experiences  At about 21:20, Julian responds to Pete's question about his basketball player profile  At about 22:20, Julian reflects on the avoidance of moralizing in his writing, and he expands on his admiration for Suzanne Collins, especially her Gregor the Overlander series At about 30:15, Julian talks about seeds for Shook and connections to the pandemic  At about 33:45, Julian responds to Pete;'s asking about the book's sequencing and use of unique “chapters” At about 37:00, Julian connects his writing style in Shook, featuring “beats,” to DVD “scene selection” At about 38:00, Pete lays out some of the book's exposition  At about 39:00, Julian characterizes and compliments his main character, Malik “Shake” Page At about 40:15, Julian talks Malik, backstory, and “My Story” on NBA 2K At about 42:40, Julian talks about a question for his characters, “What is magic for you?” and connections between the calming factor of basketball and anxiety  At about 44:30, Russell Westbrook Love At about 45:40, The two discuss the protagonist's group chat, and the genesis of the book's title and the titular character  At about 47:45, Julian compares the group chat to a “Greek chorus” At about 48:55, The two discuss the book's semifinal game and the importance of trash talking  At about 53:00, Discussion of a damaging injury to Shake leads to discussion of “Up North,” Chicago redlining history, and economic and racial segregation  At about 55:55, At about 57:00, Dr. Betts and real-life inspirations are discussed-Dr. Tara Betts  At about 59:35, Shake and his “widening gulf” with friends discussed At about 1:00:15, Julian talks about a prominent character, Duke, real-life connections, and how he is a quiet “hero” in the book, instructive for Shake  At about 1:04:00, Pete recounts a crushing comparison made by Kaveh Akbar that speaks to the idea of everyone's expansive stories  At about 1:05:20, Dr. Jason Clopton and his fictional doppelganger, Dr. Kendrick J. Drake are lovingly referenced  At about 1:06:40, Julian talks about the “manifestation of the classic middle-school” fear and “anxiety representation” and therapy discussions in his book At about 1:09:50, Pete cites some profound and moving quotes in the book      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode is the second episode for Pete's limited podcast series, Rage is a Gift: Evil Empire at 30. Pete reflects on the Importance (and the power of this capital "I") of Rage Against the Machine and their seminal Evil Empire album, which is celebrating 30 years of resistance. The episode focuses on the opening track, “People of the Sun.” The limited podcast series will do a deep exploration of, and reflection on, the lyrics and context of each of the 12 powerful songs on the album.     Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 348 with Daniel Dockery, who has been a Senior Writer and Assistant Editor at Crunchyroll, as well as a Columnist and Assistant Editor at Cracked.com. He's also written for WIRED, Vulture, Polygon, SYFY, Paste Magazine, Roger Ebert, Thrillist, and various other outlets. His first book, Monster Kids: How Pokémon Taught a Generation to Catch Them All, was released by Running Press on October 4, 2022. His upcoming book, I AM THE NIGHT: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series, is out with St. Martin's Press as of September 1, 2026.      The episode airs on September 8.     Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.  

Liz Peek, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses the surprising resilience of the American economy, noting that small businesses are reporting strong hiring and profitability growth based on broad National Federation of Independent Business and Bank of America data. While consumer spending remains robust, recent data reveals a K-shaped economy, where higher-income homeowners spend extensively on renovations while lower-income consumers trade down at Walmart. Rising interest rates present a critical challenge, slamming the housing market and significantly increasing interest payments on the massive national debt. Lastly, the administration's tariff conflict with Canada is criticized as a major, highly unfortunate, and economically damaging political mistake. (1)

Thaddeus McCotter, former US Representative from Michigan and columnist for American Greatness, details the severe political and economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada, noting that insulting rhetoric like the "51st state" remark has politically boosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He explains that border states like Michigan and Maine share deep commercial integration, meaning 50% tariffs will directly harm their local economies. This unvetted policy blindsided senior Republican legislators, including Susan Collins, who openly opposed the tariffs and avoided a campaign rally with Vice President Vance. Ultimately, McCotter warns that these tariffs jeopardize critical Senate seats in highly contested swing states, giving rival Democrats a very major campaign advantage. (6)

CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-25-2026COVER OF FANTASTIC MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1961Liz Peek, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses the surprising resilience of the American economy, noting that small businesses are reporting strong hiring and profitability growth based on broad National Federation of Independent Business and Bank of America data. While consumer spending remains robust, recent data reveals a K-shaped economy, where higher-income homeowners spend extensively on renovations while lower-income consumers trade down at Walmart. Rising interest rates present a critical challenge, slamming the housing market and significantly increasing interest payments on the massive national debt. Lastly, the administration's tariff conflict with Canada is criticized as a major, highly unfortunate, and economically damaging political mistake. (1)Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, evaluates the Treasury's initial tranches of secondary sanctions targeting entities trading with Iran, including firms in China and the UAE. Although these measures stop short of targeting major Chinese banks, they provide President Trump with leverage ahead of his Washington summit with Xi Jinping. Within the Middle East, Schanzer warns that regional powers are hedging their bets. Saudi Arabia may be negotiating a separate peace with the Houthis and Iran, which could undermine US sanctions. Additionally, the US controversially rescinded Syria's state sponsor of terror status following the rapid rise of former al-Qaeda commander Ahmed al-Shara. (2)Mary Kissel, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, analyzes Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, asserting that its success relies on penalizing large Chinesefinancial institutions. However, Beijing holds significant economic and military leverage over the US, including export controls on critical minerals. Regarding North America, Kissel describes the escalating trade war with Canada as a "loser's game" driven by domestic politics. She stresses that the 50% tariffs on essential materials like Canadianaluminum and auto parts disrupt deeply integrated supply chains. Consequently, this trade conflict severely harms ordinary consumers and threatens Republican control of key Senate seats in critical border states of Maine and Michigan. (3)Colonel Jeff McCausland, US Army (Retired) and Visiting Professor at Dickinson College, warns that the US foreign policy process has collapsed under President Trump, who relies on personal loyalty over expert advice. This is illustrated by Trump's sudden decision to reduce joint US-South Korea military exercises without notifying allies. McCausland argues this undercuts South Korea while offering concessions to a nuclear-armed dictator, Kim Jong-un, who actively supplies weapons to Russia for the Ukraine war. Furthermore, he criticizes the "economic D-Day" against Iran as highly insincere given key delays in sanctioning China, and strongly condemns the trade war against Canada, a loyal ally with a rich military history. (4)Gregory Copley, editor of Defense & Foreign Affairs, argues that the US sanctions regime against Iran is strategic signaling that makes Washington look weak, as it ignores China's trade dominance and threatens relations with India. He also views the Canadian trade dispute as a strategic failure that weakens the NORAD treaty and forces Canada to act independently in the Arctic. This unpredictability has alienated European allies, who are now bypassing the US to negotiate directly on Ukraine. Additionally, Copley analyzes post-Petro Colombia, detailing how the energetic new president faces massive domestic security issues, narco-trafficking networks, and the grounding of critical disaster relief aircraft under sanctions. (5)Thaddeus McCotter, former US Representative from Michigan and columnist for American Greatness, details the severe political and economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada, noting that insulting rhetoric like the "51st state" remark has politically boosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He explains that border states like Michigan and Maine share deep commercial integration, meaning 50% tariffs will directly harm their local economies. This unvetted policy blindsided senior Republican legislators, including Susan Collins, who openly opposed the tariffs and avoided a campaign rally with Vice President Vance. Ultimately, McCotter warns that these tariffs jeopardize critical Senate seats in highly contested swing states, giving rival Democrats a very major campaign advantage. (6)Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar in Berlin for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, with co-host Thaddeus McCotter: Dempsey describes European Baltic and Nordic leaders flocking to Kyiv, yet warns that "moral outrage" lacks a cohesive strategic plan to negotiate an end to the war. She highlights the rising prominence of the pro-Russian, far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in state elections. Interestingly, an ideological rift has emerged as radical AfD factions in East Germany sour on MAGA due to Trump's policies on Iran. McCotter delivers a severe critique of the MAGA-AfD relationship, arguing MAGA should never have "played footsies" with neo-Nazis, and asserting the AfD is fundamentally aligned with Vladimir Putin rather than the United States—their temporary embrace of MAGA merely a superficial attraction. Although West Germans have abandoned historical sentiments toward Russiadue to the Ukraine invasion, East Germany remains deeply split, harboring lingering sentimental pro-Russian views and separate post-unification cultural dynamics. (7)Note: segment 7 came with a separate co-host block for McCotter, so I've folded his critique into the single paragraph after Dempsey's material — flag me if you'd rather run his commentary as its own standalone file.

Chicago Way w/John Kass (08/24/26): Dan Proft, co-host of “The Morning Answer” radio program 5-9 a.m. on WIND AM 560, joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss how he’s getting blamed for the demise of the Republican party in Illinois for some reason, what happens when Illinois Democrats realize the whole system is collapsing […]