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Pop Culture Thursday: Jared reads the latest celebrity headlines from Page Six and gives his unfiltered takes!Matt Damon mistaken for Brad Pitt at FIFA World Cup finalJennifer Lopez bathtub birthday photos before turning 57BBC commentator confuses Pharrell with A$AP Rocky at World Cup finalSammy Sheen says Charlie Sheen has not given her money and credits OnlyFans for her successMegan Fox claps back after critics call her lingerie photos embarrassingJared is on tour!

If you think you have to move to New York or LA to make it in fashion, this episode says otherwise.Jack Savoie joins us from Denver to talk about building a fashion career — and a viral following — without uprooting your life. We get into how a fake Manolo Blahnik callout on TikTok caught Bethenny Frankel's attention and took him from 20K to 67K followers overnight, why he still works full-time as a buyer at A.Line while creating content on the side, and how he broke the news that Sabrina Carpenter was wearing Dior at Coachella before Vogue's own exclusive dropped. We also talk about his path from Nordstrom shoe sales to designer buying, the "Shoes of the Past" series that turned fashion nostalgia into a cultural moment, and his advice for anyone trying to break into the industry without an internship or a big city zip code.In this episode, we get into:How Jack built a career in fashion while staying based in Denver, and why he doesn't think you need to live in New York or LA to make it in the industryThe story behind his viral Manolo Blahnik video — how he spotted a fake shoe in a Bethenny Frankel TikTok and grew from 20K to 67K followers in under 24 hoursHis path from selling shoes at Nordstrom to becoming a buyer at boutique retailer A.LineHow "Shoes of the Past," his series on discontinued cult shoes like the YSL Eiffel Tower cage boot and the Isabel Marant Beckett wedge, became his biggest content waveWhat it's actually like balancing a full-time buying job with a content career, and how he manages burnoutHow he broke the news that Sabrina Carpenter wore Dior at Coachella before Vogue's own exclusive was publishedHis biggest recent splurge — a surprise Birkin 30 in Rouge H from his longtime Hermès sales associate — and why he waits months before wearing new purchasesThe brands and designers he thinks are doing the best work right now, including Chanel, Dior, and KallmeyerHis current red carpet favorites, from Teyana Taylor and Margot Robbie to Sombr's fashion-forward run this yearHis advice for anyone trying to break into fashion without a traditional industry job or big-city moveJack SavoieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesavoiedailyTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jack.savoieLet's Get DressedYouTube: www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpodNewsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperezLet's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions have escalated as the government's fast-track planning process has begun overriding Auckland Council objections on several major infrastructure and housing developments, coinciding with a controversial $60 million state funding package to keep Fletcher Building's domestic cement plant operational. Thomas also discusses corporate expansions as Kiwi brand-tracking firm Tracksuit acquired Australian AI startup Hall to monitor digital brand presence, and AFT Pharmaceuticals secured crucial regulatory backing in the US and Japan for its novel iron injection treatment. Thomas Manch is a senior journalist at BusinessDesk.

Andy Burnham's arrival at Number 10 Downing St is being seen as a big shift for Britain. The former Manchester Mayor and Labour cabinet minister has become the UK's seventh Prime Minister in a decade. He's replaced Sir Keir Starmer, who resigned after a collapse in public support. UK political commentator Adam Boulton told Mike Hosking Burnham's cabinet appointments so far bring a very different face to the British Government. He says that's largely due to the fact Burnham's a confident communicator compared to Starmer, who often appeared robotic. Burnham's pick for Chancellor has also come as a surprise, with former Defence Secretary John Healey chosen for the role. Boulton told Hosking what's surprising is that Healy resigned recently over wanting more defence spending, so the question is whether he'll live up to what he was demanding at the time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn, Gareth and Tim discuss recent events in politics including latest poll numbers that show the Opportunity Party has surged to within a whisker of Parliament in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Gareth Hughes is the Director of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa is a former Green MP and is no longer a member of any political party. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, consultant and director of several companies. He is currently the Campaign Director for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.

Monday morning (NZT) marks the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina following Sunday morning's clash between France and England, solidifying England as third place. Football commentator Seb Stafford-Bloor joined Jason Pine to preview the final match. But Stafford-Bloor believes the match between the two best teams has already been played, "I think probably we had the two best teams in the semi-final. "I think that Spain and France game is probably where it's at, even though France probably didn't play like the team that we expected them to be in that game," he said. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup commentator Peter Drury joined Laura Spurway on Sports Today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tough challenge lies ahead for Dave Rennie's All Blacks. Their third Nations Championship clash will see them defend the Fortress against Ireland – aiming to maintain their 32 year unbeaten streak. Plenty of debate has surrounded the team since the season began, so former All Black Mils Muliaina joined Piney to give his expert analysis on the key selections and tactical talking points. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors are back in the winner's circle and full of confidence as they search for back-to-back wins against the St George Illawarra Dragons this weekend in Auckland. After battling a severe mid-season injury crisis, they have named their strongest possible side as they look to maintain their position inside the NRL's top four. This week, they face the Dragons, who are in last place, but will provide an intriguing challenge for the Warriors. Former player and Sky Sport Commentator Monty Betham joined Piney to preview tonight's clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park, which clashes with the Warriors at Mt Smart where they are taking on the Dragons. The World Cup final and the fast approaching Commonwealth Games.

The All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park, which clashes with the Warriors at Mt Smart where they are taking on the Dragons. The World Cup final and the fast approaching Commonwealth Games.

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In verses 1-5 wisdom shows the "completeness " of her work through using symbolic language; "7 pillars" and great foods and wine at their best. Commentators like Abraham Cohen a jewish Rabbi and Micheal Edward Zerr, as well as others give us insight on how to understand these verses. josiahmovius10@yahoo.comProverbs 9 Blue Letter Bible Hebrew manuscript:https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/pro/9/1/s_637001David Guziks Bible commentary through Proverbs 9:https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/proverbs/proverbs-9.cfm?a=637001Bible portal site:https://www.bibleportal.com/commentariesAbraham Cohen commentaries:https://bestcommentaries.com/author/abraham-cohen/William MacDonald complete commentary: https://www.christianbook.com/believers-bible-commentary-second-edition/william-macdonald/9780718076856/pd/076856?utm_source=bing&kw=%2Fpd%2F&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1215904&cb_src=bing&cb_typ=search&cb_cmp=313107482&cb_adg=1241348712202415&cb_kyw=%2Fpd%2F&msclkid=f2de738a34811feb4e421a36449c4f0d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=B_Search%3A%20NB%20Dynamic%20Search%20Ads&utm_term=%2Fpd%2F&utm_content=DSA%20detail%20pages

Hawke's Bay businesses are bracing for the fallout from what could be one of the country's biggest company collapses in recent years.

Trudie Mason welcomes in Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. A new report by Ipsos in coordination with MNP reveals that over half of Quebecers have at least half of their income already committed to bills, debt payments and regular expenses before it arrives. The state of New York is proposing to give a 10 percent discount to shoppers who use the self-checkout at grocery stores. A new report shows that Montrealers spent 63 hours in traffic last year. The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses is angry with the Quebec government because of the SAQ’s current business model. The Carolina Hurricanes have officially engraved their names onto the Stanley Cup and some names have caused a lot of reaction.

Brigitte, Dale and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Brigitte, Dale and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the visit from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Linda Noskova has become Wimbledon's 9th different women's singles champion in the past nine years, overcoming fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in the three-set final. Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel joined Piney to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Fifa World Cup has finally reached the quarter final stage of the tournament. It's been a gruelling ride for our SBS commentators, including former Socceroo Tommy Oar. As we head into the business end of the competition, Tommy looks back on the story so far and what may lay ahead, He's talking to Chris Tan

Rugby League, international cricket, the Olympics, Super Rugby – you name it, Laura McGoldrick is there. She's one of the country's best-known broadcasters, and has had quite a diverse career, working as a TV presenter, radio host, MC, and an actress. McGoldrick has just returned from the official ICC broadcast of the Women's T20 World Cup, and joined Jack Tame for a chat about her life as a sport's broadcaster. "I don't think sport's going anywhere,” she told Tame. “It's the freest entertainment you can get, and I think one of the things I love so much about it is that I can turn up on any given day, and I have absolutely no idea what's going to happen, and neither do you as the viewer.” “That's what makes it very exciting.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have overpowered Italy with a dominant second half to claim a 47-17 Nations Championship win in Wellington. The hosts' 14-10 lead at the break blew out with 5 second half tries, including a hat-trick to Will Jordan as he became the All Blacks leading test try-scorer. Wing Josh Moorby and loose forward Anton Segner debuted off the bench. Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith recapped the 'incredible' action in Wellington. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shifting support of minor parties is likely to be make or break for November's general election. The NZ Herald-Motu Research Poll of Polls shows the coalition has a 70 percent chance of being re-elected. The current parliamentary opposition's chances has slumped to 7.2 percent. Former minister Peter Dunne says support for Labour and National will remain fairly consistent. "Particularly, keep an eye on New Zealand First and the Opportunity Party - they seem to be where the movement's taking place, although New Zealand First's, I think, peaked a little bit. It's hard to say at this stage." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[00:30] Postliterate World (33 minutes) This week's news cycle showcases a society that neglects deep reading and study. Commentators claim Jesus loved illegal immigration; President Donald Trump says he only has time to read about himself; Germans are only just discovering that many of their grandparents were Nazi supporters. [33:15] WorldWatch (4 minutes) [37:10] Personal Appearance Campaign in Fort Lauderdale, Part 4 (18 minutes)

Astros at the MLB Trade Deadline! + 1 Play-by-Play Commentator that's VERY Angry About Not Having Grandkids-LOL! full 673 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:30:42 +0000 ni2Oln6mT1XGMWJw78hZpm5XPy4fQVJf mlb,mlb trade deadline,new york mets,houston astros,mlb trade,astros,ny mets,mlb news,joe espada,al west,mlb trades,dana brown,jim crane,astros news,houston sports,espada,stros,grandkids,mlb trade rumors,daikin park,houston astros news,mlb news notes,astros news notes,having kids,mlb astros,trade deadline mlb,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley mlb,mlb trade deadline,new york mets,houston astros,mlb trade,astros,ny mets,mlb news,joe espada,al west,mlb trades,dana brown,jim crane,astros news,houston sports,espada,stros,grandkids,mlb trade rumors,daikin park,houston astros news,mlb news notes,astros news notes,having kids,mlb astros,trade deadline mlb,sports Astros at the MLB Trade Deadline! + 1 Play-by-Play Commentator that's VERY Angry About Not Having Grandkids-LOL! The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley delivers high-energy Houston sports talk built for H-Town fans who want insight with edge. Former NFL quarterback Clint Stoerner teams up with Ron “The Show” Hughley to break down everything that matters in Houston sports — from Texans training camp storylines and NFL playoff races to Astros postseason pushes and Rockets rebuild updates. A must-listen for Houston sports talk, the show blends locker-room perspective, strong opinions and authentic fan energy while covering SEC football, UH hoops, college sports across Texas and the biggest headlines shaping the NFL and MLB. For passionate, informed and locally-focused Houston sports analysis, The Drive with Stoerner & Hughley keeps fans connected to the teams and stories that define the city. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Two time World Cup champion and double Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd called out the U.S. men’s national team star Christian Pulisic for his lackluster performance against Belgium and throughout the World Cup. She made comments on television and followed up on social media, but once word came out that Pulisic was playing on a broken leg, some fans demanded Lloyd apologize, one even using her pregnancy to body shame her after her honest assessment of Pulisic. Lloyd not only refused to apologize, she doubled down on her commentary, and we wonder if a man had offered the same critique, would anyone have even noticed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two time World Cup champion and double Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd called out the U.S. men’s national team star Christian Pulisic for his lackluster performance against Belgium and throughout the World Cup. She made comments on television and followed up on social media, but once word came out that Pulisic was playing on a broken leg, some fans demanded Lloyd apologize, one even using her pregnancy to body shame her after her honest assessment of Pulisic. Lloyd not only refused to apologize, she doubled down on her commentary, and we wonder if a man had offered the same critique, would anyone have even noticed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two time World Cup champion and double Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd called out the U.S. men’s national team star Christian Pulisic for his lackluster performance against Belgium and throughout the World Cup. She made comments on television and followed up on social media, but once word came out that Pulisic was playing on a broken leg, some fans demanded Lloyd apologize, one even using her pregnancy to body shame her after her honest assessment of Pulisic. Lloyd not only refused to apologize, she doubled down on her commentary, and we wonder if a man had offered the same critique, would anyone have even noticed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Murray, Ian Dennis and Ali Bruce-Ball catch up ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. John reflects on another amazing experience at the Azteca where he witnessed England grind out a 3-2 win over Mexico to reach the quarter-finals. Ian tells us what it was like being at the 'match of the tournament' - Argentina v Cape Verde. And has Ali possibly just eaten the best bowl of pasta in his life? They're also joined by special guest engineer Rob as he lifts the curtain on how things work behind the scenes at stadiums on match day. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk.2'09 - The best bowl of pasta Ali has ever eaten? 3'25 - John being recognised far and wide 5'20 - England media day sausage rolls & interviewing Dan Burn 6'26 - John's reflections on England v Mexico 8'30 - Behind the scenes at the Azteca 10'13 - Seeing Jordan Henderson on a stretcher and interviewing Kane 12'31 - Ian witnessing Argentina v Cape Verde 16'19 - The performance of African teams at the World Cup 20'46 - Listener correspondence 23'41 - Engineer Rob talking microphones and behind the scenes 28'47 - Uncle Ian's advice to beer flying 30'58 - Unintended pub names 37'57 - John's case of mistaken identity 39'37 - John's tribute to Malcolm Wright 42'08 - How is Ian getting on with Chris Sutton?

Two time World Cup champion and double Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd called out the U.S. men’s national team star Christian Pulisic for his lackluster performance against Belgium and throughout the World Cup. She made comments on television and followed up on social media, but once word came out that Pulisic was playing on a broken leg, some fans demanded Lloyd apologize, one even using her pregnancy to body shame her after her honest assessment of Pulisic. Lloyd not only refused to apologize, she doubled down on her commentary, and we wonder if a man had offered the same critique, would anyone have even noticed?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad Bunny has spent the past week turning Europe into his personal stage and fashion runway, while also making award‑season history and stirring up conversation across social media and marketing circles. On the music front, El Nuevo Día reports that Bad Bunny drew around 45,000 listeners at the first of two massive shows in Paris, underlining that his current tour is still operating at stadium scale and that demand in Europe is intense. The same outlet details how he “lit up France” with a surprise appearance by reggaeton legend Yandel, who emerged on the roof of La Casita during the show, sending the French crowd into a frenzy and turning the performance into a trending moment across Latin music circles. Social clips from Instagram show Bad Bunny interacting playfully with fans, including one reel where he pulls a French woman onstage and has her say “Acho, PR es otra cosa,” jokingly rejecting the line before finding another participant, a moment that's being widely shared as a snapshot of his Puerto Rican pride and improvisational stage energy. Beyond the stage, fashion media have focused heavily on his presence at Paris Couture Week. According to posts from Enrique Santos and other entertainment pages on Facebook and Instagram, Bad Bunny attended the Schiaparelli fall–winter 2026–2027 show right after wrapping his Paris concerts, stepping into the front‑row elite of couture alongside major fashion names. Another viral Instagram reel shows him seated with Anna Wintour, reinforcing that he remains one of the few global music stars who can move seamlessly from arena headliner to couture insider within the same week. A separate Instagram reel highlights that he appeared with his brother Bernie Martínez Ocasio, with commentators noting how the Martínez Ocasio siblings drew attention as one of the most talked‑about family pairings at a major fashion event. Live‑music industry outlets and business press are still digesting the strategy behind his current global tour. A recent post from El Economista on Facebook describes his tour “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” as the number‑one tour in the world so far this year, while stressing the striking decision not to include a single U.S. date: no New York, Miami, or Los Angeles stops. Commentators there argue that this is both a commercial flex and a symbolic repositioning of the global touring map, centering Europe and Latin America while reminding listeners that Bad Bunny can top worldwide tour rankings without relying on the U.S. market. Awards news has given him another historic milestone. RPP from Peru reports that his Super Bowl halftime show has earned him several 2026 Emmy nominations, marking a rare crossover where a Latin urban artist is recognized by one of television's most traditional award bodies. Coverage highlights that these nominations are framed as “historic,” underscoring how his performance at the Super Bowl is being reconsidered not only as a pop spectacle but as an innovative live TV event. This Emmy attention continues a pattern where Bad Bunny crosses institutional boundaries—from Grammys and touring records to major fashion houses and now high‑profile television honors. In the world of culture commentary, the magazine Jot Down has just published an essay titled “De Nirvana a Bad Bunny: la rebeldía que el mercado sí permite,” arguing that Bad Bunny is a product of his time whose apparent transgression is fully compatible with the market, yet still functions as genuine rebellion by questioning norms around masculinity, language, and class within mainstream music. The piece positions him as a figure who tests how far non‑English, non‑traditional pop can go inside the global system while still selling out tours and dominating playlists. Marketing and brand‑strategy outlets are also tracking his impact. The Peruvian site MercadoNegro notes that campaigns featuring Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the standout marketing efforts of 2026, pointing to how brands continue to build entire digital narratives around his image and lifestyle. This coverage emphasizes his ongoing role as a bridge between Latin trap, luxury fashion, and high‑end brand storytelling. Back on social platforms, Spanish music station LOS40 has highlighted a lighter, pop‑culture angle: La Casita de Bad Bunny in Barcelona has become a celebrity magnet, with actress Úrsula Corberó recently reappearing there with a brand‑new look, prompting fans to call the pairing “the duo we needed.” This kind of content shows how Bad Bunny's branded spaces are operating as hubs for regional entertainment and style, not just concert venues. Across all of this, the past week paints Bad Bunny as a multidimensional figure: selling out European stadiums, turning couture shows into news, collecting Emmy nominations, inspiring longform cultural essays, and anchoring high‑profile marketing campaigns—while still using spontaneous fan interactions and Puerto Rican slang to keep his performances grounded and local. Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more. 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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Tortoise Shack podcast, Tony is rejoined by Writer, Commentator and Community Advocate, Elaine Crory to discuss the Jeffrey Donaldson case, sexual violence, challenges within the justice system, and societal issues across the island of Ireland. They explore the impact of political power, rape myths, and systemic failures on justice and social progress. The Whistleblowers Podcast - In Their Own Words:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-163145416 The Venezuelan Earthquake podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-162431599

The latest, including the FMA which is set to introduce leverage caps on retail derivatives trading to align with international standards.

For more on this story Journalist and Commentator, Adam Boulton.

Episode 193 Little Town on the Prairie ch. 19 "Whirl of Gaiety" Join us this week as we discuss Commentators on the Acts, to be on one's mettle, "Rock Me to Sleep, Mother," "The Good Old Way," a New England Supper, graham bread, 50 cents in today's money, $5 to Mary, Braille writing, German silver, "Stories of the Moorland," and wax works. 

Kathryn, Neale and Tracey discuss the latest goings on in the world of local politics. 

The All Blacks welcomed new coach Dave Rennie to the hotseat with a thrilling two-point victory over France in Christchurch over the weekend. Commentator and rugby writer Tony Johnson spoke to John Campbell.

As America nears its 250th birthday, our Global Head of Fixed Income Andrew Sheets looks back at the early republic as a volatile frontier market, and what its path from credit risks to durable institutions can teach investors today.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at Morgan Stanley.Today, markets are closed for the observance of 4th of July. But as America approaches its 250th anniversary, we take a look back to look forward at early America as a frontier market.It's Friday, July 3rd at 9am in Seattle.If you were a global investor at the end of the 18th century looking for a stable, low-risk home for your capital, it would have been entirely reasonable to avoid the newly minted United States of America. By the standards of modern finance, the young republic was not a developed market in waiting. It was a frontier economy: volatile, debt-burdened, institutionally fragile, resource-rich, politically combustible, and astonishingly unequal.Its currency had collapsed. Its public finances were suspect. Its citizens resisted taxation, and its growth prospects were extraordinary. In 1810, 70 percent of the country was under the age of 25.That is one of the revelations of Gordon Wood's Empire of Liberty, which focuses on the early days of the new country from 1789 to 1815.Wood's America is not the marble republic of statues and myth. It is speculative, messy, and full of motion. The United States succeeded not by escaping the dysfunctions that we associate with emerging or frontier markets, but by turning them into sources of strength.Start with capital. Early America needed it desperately. Roads, canals, land purchases, and government all required credit, and there was never enough of it. The country was rich in land and poor in liquidity, a classic emerging market mismatch.What the young country couldn't borrow or invent, it misappropriated, lifting intellectual property from its former masters in Britain. What Alexander Hamilton understood was the importance of confidence given this challenge; that debts would be honored, contracts enforced, and taxes, however unpopular, collected.His financial program was an attempt to solve the emerging market problem before the phrase existed. How to persuade investors that a new state, born in revolution and nearly bankrupted by war, could be trusted. To Hamilton, public credit was the foundation of independence.To many Jeffersonians, however, this system looked like an attempt to smuggle a British financial order back into the country that had just fought to expel it.The early republic's debates over debt, banks, speculation, and taxation sound contemporary because the underlying question is perennial in frontier markets: Can a society embrace credit and foreign capital without being captured by it?The U.S. was not starting from zero. It inherited legal traditions, habits of self-government, and a culture of contract and property. Those foundations gave confidence that disputes could be adjudicated, debts pursued, and rules would not be arbitrary.Early America was risky, but it was not lawless. And still, it did not go smoothly. There was no Federal Reserve, FDIC, or even a uniform national currency. Business was conducted with foreign coins, notes issued by private banks, IOUs, and blind optimism.Bank failures were common. In 1808, the Farmers Exchange Bank of Rhode Island issued over $600,000 of notes against less than $90 of gold in its vaults. You almost have to admire the audacity.Yet the same instability that made early America risky also made it unusually open. Land was the country's great asset class, a source of migration, ambition, speculation, and opportunity, at least for white settlers. It also produced bubbles, administrative strain, the expansion of slavery, and the violent dispossession of Native peoples.The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was a risky, leveraged acquisition of distressed real estate, doubling the scale of the American experiment before anyone had quite figured out how the original version was supposed to work. Wood is especially good on the familiar energy unleashed by this world.The engine of U.S. growth was not an aristocracy of polished grandees, but the "middling sort." Shopkeepers, artisans, tavern owners, mechanics, farmers, merchants, and speculators – many convinced that in America, birthright mattered less than hustle.Commentators of the time complained about the degraded press, political polarization, hostility to expertise, and the vulgarity of a society obsessed with getting ahead. None of this sounds especially distant.What saved America from the usual traps of frontier economies was not immaculate stability. It was adaptability. Its constitution was amended. Political power changed hands despite animosity.Bankruptcy laws allowed for failure. Competition was ferocious, and economic power was generally too diffuse to be easily monopolized. The early republic's genius lay less in solving its contradictions than in creating ways to fight over them without destroying the whole.That is a useful lesson for America at 250. We tend to look backwards for reassurance, imagining that the country once possessed a unity, prudence, and institutional solidity that we have since lost. Wood suggests something different, that the United States was turbulent from the start.Its legacy was contested, its finances distrusted, its politics venomous, its expansion intertwined with slavery and Native dispossession, and its future uncertain. Emerging markets become developed markets not because they stop having crises, but because they build credibility through them. They learn which institutions matter, which bargains endure, which debts must be paid, and which moral liabilities compound when deferred.America was not born orderly, rich, or secure. It was born in the mud, financed on fragile credit, driven by speculation, and sustained by an almost irrational confidence in the future.So, enjoy the fireworks – and let them be a reminder that national maturity is not the absence of volatility. It's the capacity to turn that volatility into renewal.A postscript: Gordon S. Wood died in early June of this year. As a professor, author, and one of the preeminent scholars of the American Revolution, he brought fresh insight and deep humanization to the country's founding. For anyone looking for a better understanding of America as it celebrates a big anniversary, we'd wholeheartedly recommend his workThank you, as always, for your time. If you find Thoughts on the Market useful, let us know by leaving a review wherever you listen and also tell a friend or colleague about us today.

All Blacks first team of the year has been picked, the start of the new Nations Cup format, fears for the domestic netball competition next year, and the Football World Cup continues.

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Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is cautiously exploring the New Zealand market through influencer campaigns while local manufacturer Steel & Tube battles severe debt and operating losses that may pressure the company to raise capital. Concurrently, the domestic fitness sector is experiencing record participation, allowing the Canadian-owned budget chain CityFitness to overtake long-time market leader Les Mills as New Zealand's top gym operator.

Peter Dunne was the leader of United Future and is a former MP and Minister who has worked within both National and Labour governments. Andrew Ketels is a government relations consultant and was previously the chief of staff for the ACT Party.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball get together to chat for the first time at the FIFA World Cup. They reflect on their experiences covering matches at the tournament so far, from John's sausage bun in Houston to Ian going viral for his review of MetLife Stadium. Ali also discusses commentating on Lionel Messi's record-breaking goal, which saw him become the highest goalscorer in World Cup history. Messages, questions and voicenotes welcome throughout the tournament on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk1'52 - marks out of ten for the World Cup so far 2'20 - Ian being in New Jersey for the Knicks winning the Championship 4'04 - John's experience at the Azteca 9'00 - Difficulty picking out the players in the big stadiums 10'03 - When Denno missed a substitution in the Atlanta stadium & going viral in America 13'00 - the atmosphere in the stadiums 15'24 - John's sausage bun in Houston 19'20 - Commentating in stormy conditions 23'07 - Thoughts on England so far at the World Cup 26'38 - Who will start against Panama? 29'40 - Ian's hack on getting to the Metlife stadium & Americanisms 34'25 - The best teams they've seen so far & keeping up to date 37'24 - Ali commentating on Messi's record breaking World Cup goal 40'57 - Listeners correspondence 45'30 - Unintended pub names

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Giannis Antetokounmpo officially being traded to the Miami Heat for a number of players including Tyler Herro and a bunch of picks, plus tonight's NBA Draft, the NFL denying Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft request, more World Cup action, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by several great guests including ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, 18 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, after being acquired from from the Ottawa Senators by the Florida Panthers both Brady and Matthew Tkachuk; USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams; Telemundo commentator and 6x Emmy Winner Andres Cantor; 2x Major Champion after winning another US Open, Wyndham Clark; and ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Andre Williams slams Maryland Governor Wes Moore's move to ban certain Glocks, arguing you punish criminals not tools, calls himself a nationalist-populist who defaults Republican on immigration and crime, and says both parties keep problems alive just to run on them.