Podcasts about concessions

Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky se dit optimiste sur les chances de faire avancer les discussions visant à mettre fin à la guerre entre la Russie et l'Ukraine et annonce une rencontre avec Donald Trump dimanche 28 décembre en Floride. Les questions sensibles, telles que le sort du Donbass, devraient être abordées. Sous pression de l'administration américaine pour conclure un plan de paix, Volodymyr Zelensky a connu une fin d'année délicate. Il parvient malgré tout à conserver la confiance des Ukrainiens.  Donald Trump voulait un accord avant Noël. Son vœu n'a pas été exaucé. « Beaucoup de choses peuvent être décidées avant le Nouvel an », veut croire Volodymyr Zelensky, au lendemain de discussions avec les envoyés de la Maison Blanche. En dépit de cet optimisme affiché, le président ukrainien est soumis à forte pression, d'autant que les positions russes restent, pour l'heure, inflexibles. Mardi, Volodymyr Zelensky a détaillé devant la presse le plan de paix révisé en 20 points, le présentant comme la meilleure tentative de l'Ukraine de mettre fin à la guerre. Le document aborde un large éventail de questions, allant des éventuels arrangements territoriaux aux garanties de sécurité que Kiev souhaite obtenir pour prévenir toute future agression russe, en passant par les plans de reconstruction du pays ravagé par la guerre. Selon Volodymyr Zelensky, les diverses sections du plan « reflètent en grande partie la position commune ukraino-américaine ». Reste quelques points de blocage, à commencer par la question épineuse de l'avenir du Donbass. La Russie exige que les forces ukrainiennes se retirent des territoires de la région de Donetsk qu'elles contrôlent encore. Le président ukrainien ne peut accepter cette demande. À écouter et à lire aussiVolodymyr Zelensky, président ukrainien S'il cède, « il n'aura plus d'avenir politique », tranche le politologue Volodymyr Fessenko du centre Penta à Kiev. « En Ukraine, le sentiment qui domine est qu'il est impossible d'accepter de reconnaitre juridiquement les territoires occupés comme étant russes. Si, en cas de cessez-le-feu le long de la ligne de front, une partie du territoire ukrainien restait sous contrôle russe, la plupart des Ukrainiens pourraient accepter ce scénario mais à condition que ces territoires ne soient pas reconnus juridiquement comme étant russes. » Militairement, l'Ukraine ne peut pas se permettre de céder des zones fortement fortifiées de Donetsk, note pour sa part la chercheuse ukrainienne Olena Prokopenko, du centre de réflexion German Marshall Fund. « Céder des territoires fortifiés sans combat offrirait à la Russie une base idéale pour intensifier son invasion. Si l'Ukraine acceptait ces concessions, notre position sur la ligne de front serait gravement affaiblie. Les abandonner sans combat, donner à la Russie des territoires qu'elle n'a pas réussi à conquérir en onze ans depuis l'invasion du Donbass, constituerait une décision militairement désastreuse », explique-t-elle.  Le scénario dans lequel Volodymyr Zelensky se verrait contraint de céder tout le Donbass à la Russie « ne pourrait se produire qu'en cas de situation catastrophique sur le front ou dans le secteur énergétique, qui ne lui laisserait pas d'autre choix », avance Volodymyr Fessenko. Concessions territoriales  Quoi qu'il en soit, le président ukrainien n'en sortirait pas indemne. Seule concession à laquelle Volodymyr Zelensky se dit prêt : l'Ukraine pourrait retirer ses troupes des zones de l'ouest de la région de Donetsk encore sous son contrôle, pour les transformer en une zone démilitarisée dans le cadre d'un éventuel accord de paix avec Moscou, à condition que la Russie retire ses forces d'une zone équivalente. En tout état de cause, Volodymyr Zelensky estime que la création d'une zone démilitarisée doit être approuvée par le biais d'un référendum. Parallèlement aux discussions autour du plan de paix, le président ukrainien a dû affronter une tempête intérieure ces derniers mois. L'affaire Midas, vaste affaire de corruption qui touche le secteur énergétique ukrainien, a poussé les ministres de la Justice Herman Halouchtchenko et la ministre de l'Énergie, Svitlana Hryntchouk à démissionner le mois dernier. Volodymyr Zelensky a ensuite dû se défaire de son plus proche conseiller, Andriy Iermak. En écartant le chef de l'administration présidentielle, qu'il n'a pas encore remplacé, tout en maintenant une ligne relativement ferme dans les pourparlers de paix, sa côte de popularité est remontée. Selon une enquête récente menée par l'Institut international de sociologie de Kyiv (KIIS), 61% des Ukrainiens lui font confiance. « Aussi étrange que cela puisse paraître, la confrontation autour du plan de paix de Donald Trump a une fois de plus aidé », affirme Volodymyr Fessenko. Le plan de paix amendé par Kiev prévoit également la tenue d'élections en Ukraine dès que possible après la signature d'un accord de paix. Le mandat présidentiel de cinq ans de Volodymyr Zelensky aurait dû expirer en mai de l'année dernière, mais il a été prolongé en vertu de la loi martiale en vigueur depuis l'invasion russe de 2022. Le chef de l'État a chargé le Parlement de réfléchir à des modifications de la législation électorale pour examiner la possibilité d'organiser une présidentielle. Olena Prokopenko y voit une « démarche habile » tant sur le plan intérieur qu'à l'international. « Cela envoie le signal qu'il redonne un rôle central au Parlement, qui a été largement marginalisé ces dernières années, en lui confiant une décision potentiellement historique. Sur le plan international, cela montre qu'il est prêt à participer à des élections et qu'il ne fuit pas ses responsabilités », explique-t-elle. Sur le plan international, cette initiative est vue comme importante car elle renvoie la pression vers Donald Trump, qui accuse son homologue ukrainien d'utiliser la guerre comme prétexte pour éviter une élection et se maintenir au pouvoir. « En acceptant de préparer un cadre législatif, Zelensky contraint Trump à faire pression sur Vladimir Poutine afin d'obtenir un cessez-le-feu, que ce dernier a rejeté à plusieurs reprises ces derniers mois. Cela permet de mettre en évidence que l'obstacle à la paix n'est pas l'Ukraine, mais bien la Russie », note Olena Prokopenko. Élection présidentielle  Dans le cas, très hypothétique, où une élection présidentielle pourrait se tenir avant la fin des hostilités, quelles chances Volodymyr Zelensky aurait-il de remporter le scrutin ? La probabilité d'une victoire du président sortant est « très forte », selon la chercheuse du German Marshall Fund, « non pas parce qu'il n'existe pas de griefs à son égard, mais parce que l'Ukraine a besoin d'une unité maximale pour résister à la pression de l'administration américaine dans le cadre des négociations de paix. Ses chances de victoire seraient aujourd'hui bien supérieures à ce qu'elles seraient après la guerre ». La perspective pour Volodymyr Zelensky de remporter le scrutin est plus élevée aujourd'hui, abonde Volodymyr Fessenko : « Les citoyens qui lui sont favorables ou neutres évaluent positivement son rôle comme chef de la politique étrangère et commandant en chef. Après la guerre, surtout s'il devait conclure un accord de paix perçu comme défavorable, ses chances pourraient diminuer. » Dans ces conditions, certaines figures de l'opposition estiment que Volodymyr Zelensky pourrait être tenté d'organiser au plus vite des élections. Conformément aux engagements pris par le président auprès de Donald Trump, la Rada, le Parlement ukrainien s'apprête à examiner la question de l'organisation d'élections. Cependant, « il existe une faible probabilité qu'un projet de loi sur les élections en temps de guerre voit le jour. Son adoption reste incertaine. Le scénario le plus probable pour l'an prochain serait la tenue d'élections uniquement si un accord de cessez-le-feu était conclu au premier semestre », pronostique Volodymyr Fessenko, qui constate que « même au sein du parti présidentiel Serviteur du peuple, nombreux sont ceux qui s'opposent à des élections en temps de guerre. Si l'opposition et les députés réticents se mobilisent, l'adoption d'une telle loi sera impossible », souligne le politologue. En Ukraine, l'opinion publique estime, dans une très large majorité, qu'aucune des conditions sécuritaires, juridiques ou structurelles ne sont réunies pour organiser des élections, note Olena Prokopenko. « Les Ukrainiens comprennent que ce n'est pas le moment. Il n'existe aucune demande sociale en ce sens, et ce débat est principalement ravivé sous la pression de la Russie et des États-Unis ». Selon le sondage récent du KIIS, seuls 9 % des Ukrainiens soutiennent l'idée d'élections en temps de guerre. À lire aussiGel du front, élections, Otan: ce que contient la dernière version du plan américain pour la paix en Ukraine

Ever feel like your contracting business is hitting every possible roadblock during the holiday season? In this festive yet practical episode, Martin and Khalil break down the "12 Days of Contractor Christmas" - a humorous but painfully accurate look at the common problems contractors face. From scope creep to unpaid invoices, they explore how these challenges drain your profits and what systems can prevent them.What You'll LearnWhy most contractor problems are influenceable even when they seem uncontrollableHow to handle change orders profitably instead of losing marginThat your business culture gets set by what you're willing to acceptWhy concessions typically come from a mindset of fearHow proper systems prevent the domino effect of contractor problemsTime Stamps00:00 - Episode Intro01:41  - The 12 Days of Contractor Christmas: Days 1-411:00  - The 12 Days of Contractor Christmas: Days 5-718:40  - The 12 Days of Contractor Christmas: Days 8-1228:12  - Reflections and Holiday WishesSnippets from the Episode"Control is an illusion. You can't have full control but you can heavily influence. And everything we're talking about there, it can be heavily influenced by preparation and contracts and systems." - Martin Holland"The more that you concede and allow that behavior, the more that you've set the standard of what your culture is and you're gonna see more of it."- Khalil Benalioulhaj"Change orders can be great because if you're doing change orders properly, you are bidding, it's almost a guaranteed bid. And you should be doing it at a much higher rate because the scope is changing."- Khalil Benalioulhaj"You're setting the standard for your culture based on what you accept in your business. You can have conversations about this and include expectations to set the company's culture."- Khalil Benalioulhaj"Concessions are a mindset of fear."- Khalil BenalioulhajKey TakeawaysProperly priced change orders should generate higher marginsSystems prevent scope creep and payment disputesWhat you tolerate becomes your company cultureThe real cost of callbacks goes beyond materialsUnfinished work is often tied to lack of clear scope definitionsInvoice promptly to avoid cash flow problemsControl may be impossible, but influence is always availableResources⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠24 Things⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive Assistant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ a 15-Minute Roadblock CallBuild a Business that Runs without you. Explore our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GrowthKits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need Marketing Help? We Recommend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Benali⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with podcast production? We recommend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Demandcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Martin Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theprofitproblem.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠annealbc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Martin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠benali.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Khalil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow On Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X(formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cashflow Contractor

Ukraine has unveiled a new 20-point peace plan with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signaled it includes concessions on a number of thorny issues.

Thomas Winstanley from Edibles.com is back to discuss the critical issue of federally recriminalizing hemp-derived THC products like Delta 8 THC via the congressional spending bill, despite the industry being legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill.Winstanley emphasized the dire economic consequences for farmers, noting that recriminalization would wipe out a $6.6 billion industry, and argued for a six-month extension to the November 2026 deadline to prevent farmers from harvesting useless crops.As a political concession to preserve the category, he suggested a focus on codifying the market with a 5-milligram per serving limit for hemp edibles. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Avatar: Fire and Ash - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; } h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: #222; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } .intro, .host-info { margin-bottom: 20px; } hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0; } Learn the secrets of the Ash People! This week, we review Avatar: Fire and Ash. We also discuss Trailer Talk in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review: Avatar: Fire and Ash Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com Synopsis In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits. Ratings & Box Office Rotten Tomatoes: 67% Critic / 91% Audience Metascore: 61 IMDb: 7.5 Letterboxd: 3.7 Box Office (as of 12/22): $88,000,000 US, $257,000,000 International; $345,000,000 Worldwide Total Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic: Trailer Talk Avengers: Doomsday - Watch Trailer The Odyssey - Watch Trailer Digger - Watch Trailer Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts, etc. that we use to pass the time. Matt's Consumption Movies: The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Silent Night Game: Phasmophobia Jon's Consumption Movies: Folktales, Rebuilding, Christmas in July, Unaccompanied Minors, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), Left-Handed Girl Game: Phasmophobia

What if smart sellers stopped following rigid pricing rules and started making decisions that actually align with their values, their clients, and the kind of business they want to build. In this episode of the Sales Maven Show, Nikki Rausch challenges some of the loudest advice in the sales and entrepreneurial space, especially the idea that you should never make concessions or that "charging your worth" looks the same for everyone. Instead, Nikki invites you into a more thoughtful and empowered way of leading your business, one rooted in clarity, discernment, and long term relationships. Nikki shares her personal philosophy around concessions and why flexibility, when done intentionally, can strengthen trust rather than weaken your position. She explains that smart sellers understand the difference between discounting out of fear and making a strategic choice based on shared values and mutual respect. Drawing from her own experiences, Nikki walks through the criteria she uses when deciding whether to offer a concession, including a client's level of investment, participation, appreciation, and commitment to the work. These are not emotional decisions made in the moment. They are conscious choices grounded in leadership and self trust. Throughout the episode, Nikki breaks down why blanket advice from business gurus often falls short. What works for one entrepreneur may not work for another, and blindly following rules can leave you feeling boxed in or resentful. Nikki emphasizes the privilege and responsibility of being the CEO of your own business. You get to decide what feels right, what aligns with your values, and how you want to show up for your clients. That also means setting boundaries, communicating expectations clearly, and making sure concessions are never one sided. Listeners will also hear Nikki reflect on lessons learned from times when concessions did not work out as planned. She explains how these moments became opportunities to refine her criteria, strengthen her communication, and recommit to relationships that feel mutually beneficial. The focus is not on short term wins, but on lifetime client value and partnerships built on respect and transparency. This episode is a powerful reminder that smart sellers do not sell from fear or rigidity. They sell from confidence, intention, and clarity. If you have ever questioned whether you are doing sales the "right" way, this conversation will give you permission to trust yourself, lead with integrity, and create a business that works for you and your clients. Nikki invites you to join the Sales Maven Society. Take advantage of this opportunity to work together with you and Nikki. Bring your questions, concerns, and sales situations; she provides answers and guidance. Join the Sales Maven Society here, click Join Today, and then checkout and use coupon code 47trial to get your first month for $47.00! For more actionable sales tips, download the FREE Closing The Sale Ebook. Find Nikki: Nikki Rausch nikki@yoursalesmaven.com Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Sales Maven Society https://calendly.com/salesmaven/work-with-nikki-discussion

Wake Up Dead Man - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; } h1, h2, h3, h4 { color: #222; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } .intro, .host-info { margin-bottom: 20px; } hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0; } Learn the secrets behind the latest Knives Out mystery! This week, we review Wake Up Dead Man. We also discuss News in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com Synopsis When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it's clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic. Ratings & Availability Rotten Tomatoes: 93% Critic / 94% Audience Metascore: 81 IMDb: 7.5 Letterboxd: 3.9 Platform: Netflix Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic: News Rob Reiner Spotlight - A career look at the director of: This is Spinal Tap Stand By Me The Princess Bride When Harry Met Sally… Misery A Few Good Men Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Trailer Talk: New Spielberg Movie Trailer Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts, etc. that we use to pass the time. Matt's Consumption Movies: Clown in a Cornfield, The Force Awakens, Silent Night Deadly Night TV: Welcome to Derry Jon's Consumption Movies: Enigmatic Workings of a Just and Loving Force, No Other Choice, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Sentimental Value, Ella McCay, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Come See Me in the Good Light Games: Phasmophobia - Winter's Jest event

durée : 00:37:22 - L'Invité(e) des Matins du samedi - par : Nicolas Herbeaux, Margaux Leridon - Les discussions se poursuivent au sujet d'un plan de paix dans la guerre entre la Russie et l'Ukraine. Sont-elles sur le point d'aboutir ? Donald Trump met la pression, Volodymyr Zelensky avance des concessions, pendant que l'Europe tente d'accorder ses violons. Quelles sont les forces en présence ? - réalisation : Jean-Christophe Francis - invités : Elsa Vidal Journaliste française, spécialiste de l'espace post-soviétique et de la Russie ; David Cadier Chercheur « Sécurité Européenne » à l'IRSEM et enseignant au collège d'Europe et à Sciences po Paris.

« L'Ukraine est prête à accepter une zone démilitarisée dans le Donbass, une concession majeure pour mettre fin à la guerre », affirme le journal Le Monde, qui a interrogé le négociateur ukrainien MyKhaïlo Podoliak, selon lequel « cette zone imposerait un recul des forces ukrainiennes et russes des deux côtés de la ligne de front ». Pour le quotidien français, pas de doute : « Kiev cède sur l'un des points majeurs des négociations menées avec les Etats-Unis et la Russie en acceptant cette zone démilitarisée ». Interrogé, le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky, est moins définitif. Il explique « que les États-Unis souhaitent que l'Ukraine se retire du Donbass, et crée une "zone économique libre" », comme le rapporte ce matin le Guardian. Concessions territoriales Mais le président ukrainien n'est pas décidé. « Ce plan n'est pas équitable, dit-il, sans garantie que les troupes russes ne prennent tout simplement pas le contrôle du territoire, après le retrait ukrainien ». Et ce n'est pas tout, poursuit le Guardian, le président ukrainien estime que « pour accepter un tel plan, des élections ou un référendum sont nécessaires afin de le ratifier, seul le peuple ukrainien peut prendre des décisions sur les concessions territoriales ». En Ukraine, le Kiyv Post s'inquiète : « Les Européens craignent, nous dit le quotidien, que le Kremlin n'exploite la volonté de Trump d'obtenir une victoire rapide en matière de politique étrangère, avant d'entamer sa deuxième année de mandat, le président américain ayant laissé entendre en privé qu'il souhaitait que le problème soit réglé avant le Nouvel An. » Voyage risqué Le Wall Street Journal publie un article qui nous raconte comment la prix Nobel de la Paix vénézuélienne Maria Corina Machado a pu quitter son pays pour se rendre à Oslo, où l'attendait son prix Nobel. Selon le Wall Street Journal, le début de son voyage a été particulièrement périlleux. « Pendant 3 heures, Machado et son petit équipage ont dérivé à bord d'une embarcation de fortune (une simple barque de pêche) dans le Golfe du Vénézuéla. Le GPS de leur bateau était tombé à l'eau à cause d'une mer agitée ». Raison pour laquelle le bateau ne s'est pas rendu directement au point de rendez-vous convenu avec l'équipe de sauvetage, « déclenchant une course contre la montre pour retrouver Maria Machado ». Opération de secours Course contre la montre victorieuse : les secours aperçoivent dans le noir « une silhouette emmitouflée dans une grosse veste, couverte d'une casquette noire, et agitant les bras ». « C'est moi, Maria », crie la silhouette. Récit livré donc par le Wall Street Journal, qui cite également Brian Stern, vétéran américain à la tête de l'opération de secours. Brian Stern selon lequel, l'opération aurait été « financée par des donateurs privés, sans aucun fond du gouvernement américain ». Il précise toutefois qu'il a été « en contact permanent avec de hauts responsables américains avant et pendant l'opération ». La suite du voyage a été plus simple pour la prix Nobel de la paix, puisqu'un jet privé est ensuite « venu la chercher pour l'emmener à Oslo ».  Traitement de faveur En France, la sortie du livre de Nicolas Sarkozy sur ses trois semaines passées en prison continue de susciter des commentaires. Commentaires du Monde, notamment, selon lequel « ce qui marque surtout, c'est le témoignage de l'ancien président qui montre à quel point il a bénéficié d'un traitement carcéral hors norme ». « Après sa condamnation », rappelle le quotidien, « il bénéficie de plusieurs semaines pour se préparer. Quatre jours avant son incarcération, il est reçu à l'Elysée par Emmanuel Macron, prêt à intervenir pour améliorer la sécurité du prisonnier ». La suite est à l'avenant. Le Monde énumère : « À la prison de la Santé, il est accueilli par toute la hiérarchie pénitentiaire (…) les gardiens l'appellent "Président". Il peut voir ses avocats quasi quotidiennement, sa famille un jour sur deux. Le ministre de la Justice, son ami Gérald Darmanin, lui rend visite. Tous les soirs, le directeur de la prison s'entretient avec lui. Ils parlent peinture ».  Bref, un traitement de faveur qui n'est sans doute pas du goût de tout le monde... 

On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with the news that the US is greenlighting the sale of Nvidia's H200 chips to the PRC market. Topics include: Dubious claims in Trump's Truth Social post announcing the news, searching for arguments in support of this policy change, the 25% of China revenue Nvidia will pay to the U.S. government, and waiting for Beijing's response, including how many U.S. chips Chinese companies will be allowed to buy. From there: The U.S. halts plans to sanction the MSS and its contractors, Japan seeks more support from the U.S., and the dynamics of “stability” come into focus. At the end: The December Politburo meeting, Emmanuel Macron's visit to China, an email about the West's willingness to build, and ‘Zootopia 2' becomes a sensation in China.

Avec : Yael Mellul, ancienne avocate, Daniel Riolo, journaliste RMC, et Emmanuelle Dancourt, journaliste indépendante. - Accompagnée de Charles Magnien et sa bande, Estelle Denis s'invite à la table des français pour traiter des sujets qui font leur quotidien. Société, conso, actualité, débats, coup de gueule, coups de cœurs… En simultané sur RMC Story.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber kicked off the hour with fresh jobs data just crossing - before getting into a growing number of comments around the high/low-income consumer. Bespoke's Paul Hickey pointing out some bullish historical trends into year-end, while Goldman's Head of Corporate Credit gave his predictions for rates as another FOMC meeting kicks off today. Plus: a volatile morning for Nvidia as the White House greenlights the sale of some chips to China... what you should know, what it means for shares, and key analysis from one sell-side analyst who calls the stock a buy here.  Also in focus: closing the wealth gap with a new tax... NY Congressman Dan Goldman joined Post 9 with more on his new bill to tax the ultrawealthy, while the team also took a look at Elon Musk's growing wealth tied to SpaceX - and why it could be a bad thing for Tesla shareholders.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Day 1,371.Today, as a leaked call reveals that Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to Russia, coached a Kremlin negotiator on how to make Donald Trump more favourable to Moscow's position, we examine the fallout – or the lack of it. We also assess new signals that Trump's much-trailed Thursday deadline may not be as cast-iron as claimed. Then we turn to the reaction from Moscow and across Europe's parliaments: alarm, or business as usual?ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/26/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-trump-peace-talks/ Trump envoy coaches Kremlin negotiator in leaked call (Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/11/25/witkoff-coach-russians-peace-plan-trump/Starmer demands British boots on ground under Ukraine peace deal (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/25/russia-hints-it-may-reject-latest-peace-deal/ I've seen high-level negotiations. Witkoff broke the one rule that matters (David Blair in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/witkoff-ushakov-leaked-call/ Bloomberg's Leaked Transcripts:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-25/witkoff-advised-russia-on-how-to-pitch-ukraine-plan-to-trumpSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW 11-24-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1852 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE PEACE PLANS.  FIRST HOUR 9-915 Ukraine Peace Plans, Concessions, and the Impact on US Alliances — Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani — Bill Roggiosuggests Ukraine is losing militarily and must accept difficult territorial and military concessions to ensure state survival, predicting that proposed peace deals will ultimately collapse. Ambassador Haqqani emphasizes that U.S. abandonment of allies, exemplified in Afghanistan and Iraq, creates an international perception that America cannot be relied upon. Russia's prevailing would constitute a victory for the "axis of aggressors," including China, Iran, and North Korea, fundamentally weakening U.S. global influence. 915-930 930-945 945-1000 China's Floating Island, Metamaterials, and Polar Ambitions — Brandon Weichert, Gordon Chang — Brandon Weichert discusses China developing an artificial floating island, potentially engineered to withstand nuclear detonation. He characterizes the platform as a next-generation man-made island designed for anti-access and area-denial capabilities. Weichert emphasizes that the core technology—metamaterials—holds critical applications for infrastructure in extreme polar environments, including the Arctic and Antarctic. Gordon Chang notes widespread pessimism in China regarding the prohibitive cost of such massive engineering projects. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Targeting Terror: Muslim Brotherhood, Hezbollah, and Iran's Crises — Malcolm Hoenlein — Malcolm Hoenlein reports the U.S. is moving to designate the Muslim Brotherhood—Hamas progenitors—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. He details Iran's severe internal crises, including critical water shortages and power blackouts caused by illegal cryptocurrency mining, alongside its continued drive to rebuild nuclear and conventional arsenals. Israel eliminated Hezbollah's second-in-command, Hashem Safieddine, in Beirut, directly countering Hezbollah's regeneration efforts in Lebanon. The U.S. is actively courting Saudi Arabia to counter China and Russia and encourage participation in the Abraham Accords. Share 1015-1030 1030-1045 Geopolitical Realignment: Venezuelan Cartel and Latin America's Rightward Shift — Ernesto Araujo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa — Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the U.S. designating Venezuela's Cartel of the Suns as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, noting they weaponize drug trafficking and maintain alliances with groups including Hezbollah. Ernesto Araujo addresses former Brazilian President Bolsonaro's recent detention and notes that indigenous protests undermined the Lula administration's narrative at COP 30. The upcoming Honduras election reflects a continental trend away from the corrupt "pink tide" regimes. 1045-1100 THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The Unacceptable Price of Peace: Ukraine's Sticking Points — John Hardie — John Hardie details the Russian-drafted 28-point peace plan, which demanded Ukraine's withdrawal from Donbass, prohibition of NATO accession, and limitations on military force size. Ukraine, approaching negotiations strategically, refuses to surrender fortified Donbass territory essential for defense against future Russian aggression. Russia's maximalist demands render an acceptable settlement nearly impossible, though Ukrainians would accept a military freeze in place coupled with robust Western security guarantees. 1115-1130 1130-1145 Russia's Ambitions in Southern Syria and Israel's Strategic Calculus — Akmed Sharawari — FDD's Akmed Sharawari discusses Russian officers touring southern Syria, potentially returning to staff deconfliction checkpoints between Israel and Syria. Israel reportedly prefers a Russian presence, including bases in western Syria, as a counterbalance to Turkey's growing influence over Damascus. Sharawari argues Israel should not trust Russia given its history of enabling Iranian-backed actors like Hezbollah. Despite ongoing Israeli operations, Hezbollah's smuggling routes remain operational. 1145-1200 Prime Minister Carney's Early Highwire Act in Canadian Politics — Conrad Black — Conrad Black analyzes the early tenure of Canadian Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (referred to as Carney in this segment), who narrowly secured passage of his budget. Carney campaigned partly on opposition to Donald Trump, demonstrating political agility by balancing competing party factions—advancing a new pipeline for Alberta while offering environmental concessions. Black notes that Canada remains conflicted regarding China, attempting to maintain trade relations while publicly condemning election interference. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Iran's Strategic Gains from the War in Ukraine — Jonathan Sayeh — Jonathan Sayeh states that Iran is celebrating Russia's advantageous position in Ukraine as a geopolitical win because it enabled Iran to export military weaponry and demonstrate combat capabilities internationally. Iran expects Russia to reciprocate this military assistance, potentially through air defense system modernization or advancement of Iran's nuclear program, despite profound mutual mistrust between the strategic partners. Iran benefits globally by selling weapons and leveraging instability to argue the U.S. has become an unreliable superpower. 1215-1230 1230-1245 Hezbollah Regeneration Efforts and the Fallout from a Targeted Beirut Strike — David Daoud, Bill Roggio — David Daoud reports that Israel killed Hezbollah's top military commander, Hashem Safieddine, in Beirut, marking an expansion of Israeli operations into the Lebanese capital. This escalation reflects Hezbollah's comprehensive regeneration efforts—including receiving billions in funding from Iran and developing domestic drone production capabilities—which are outpacing Israeli degradation operations. Hezbollah and Hamas view Russia's success in Ukraine as strategically beneficial because it diminishes American global hegemony. 1245-100 AM

Ukraine Peace Plans, Concessions, and the Impact on US Alliances — Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani — Bill Roggiosuggests Ukraine is losing militarily and must accept difficult territorial and military concessions to ensure state survival, predicting that proposed peace deals will ultimately collapse. Ambassador Haqqani emphasizes that U.S. abandonment of allies, exemplified in Afghanistan and Iraq, creates an international perception that America cannot be relied upon. Russia's prevailing would constitute a victory for the "axis of aggressors," including China, Iran, and North Korea, fundamentally weakening U.S. global influence. 1855 CRIMEAN WAR, SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS

CONTINUED Ukraine Peace Plans, Concessions, and the Impact on US Alliances — Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani  1855 CRIMEAN WAR GRENADIER GUARDS

The full length edition of this week's' Friday Focus podcast is being made available to all paying and non-paying subscribers. To sign up to watch the livestream of our upcoming December 3rd Munk Debate on the Two-State Solution, click here. Rudyard and Janice unpack the leaked 28-point draft peace plan for Ukraine negotiated between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian counterpart Kirill Dmitriev. The deal requires Ukraine to give up the remainder of the Donbas region in exchange for a security guarantee from Europe and the US, yet puts the pathway to NATO membership for Ukraine put on hold. What happens if Zelensky, who is already unpopular and facing deep divisions at home, accepts this deal? Does he have room to negotiate? Meanwhile, the rest of Europe is watching closely and preparing for war. Do the Baltic and eastern European states have reason to be concerned? Is European deterrence a failure? And what role can and will NATO play in pushing back against Russian aggression?

PBS News obtained the 28-point plan drafted by the Trump administration to try to end the war in Ukraine. The document is at the center of a pivotal diplomatic visit to Kyiv by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. It references Ukrainian security guarantees, but also demands Ukraine give up territory, cap the size of its military and blocks NATO from sending troops to Ukraine. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Dernier épisode de notre série exceptionnelle de Grands Reportages en Amazonie à l'occasion de la COP30 sur le climat qui doit se terminer, cette fin de semaine, au Brésil. Nous partons dans le Para, l'un des États brésiliens les plus touchés par la déforestation. Dans l'ouest du Para, la forêt est encore préservée…  Pour tenter de la conserver, le gouvernement brésilien autorise des entreprises privées à exploiter des parcelles de forêts publiques, à condition qu'elles en fassent un usage raisonné et durable. Comment extraire du bois sans détruire la forêt ? Et comment les populations locales voient ces activités économiques en développement ? «Amazonie : les défis autour des concessions forestières durables», un Grand reportage de Lucile Gimberg.

PBS News obtained the 28-point plan drafted by the Trump administration to try to end the war in Ukraine. The document is at the center of a pivotal diplomatic visit to Kyiv by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. It references Ukrainian security guarantees, but also demands Ukraine give up territory, cap the size of its military and blocks NATO from sending troops to Ukraine. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a plan formed by the U.S. and Russia for ending the Ukraine war.

This week, we review The Running Man. We also discuss Movie News in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of The Running ManDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.RATINGS:65% RT critic79% RT audience55 Metascore6.8 IMDb user score3.3 Letterboxd$16,495,564 domestic and $27,695,564 worldwideConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc….Topic Movie NewsTom Cruise honorary Oscar - https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/tom-cruise-gets-honorary-oscar-making-films/story?id=127593264The Pope Blesses Cinema - https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/pope-leo-xiv-theatrical-experience-cinemas-remarks-1235160996/Media ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionKeeperSinners28 Years LaterWelcome to Derry E4Stranger Things S2 E1-3Jon's consumptionKeeperDBDPhasmophobia

Interested in a career at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority? See what we have available here: https://www.mwaa.com/careersHave questions for us? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at info@thecapitalrunway.comFor more information, please visit our website at https://thecapitalrunway.com.Staff:Tanisha Lewis, VP of Regulatory Compliance and Community EngagementJaimini Erskine, VP of Marketing & ConcessionsCharles Wilson, Co-host/Co-producerAmanda Ohbayashi, Co-host/Co-producer/Social media producerBong Lee, GraphicsBrian McCoy, Digital Strategy/Co-producerSagia Depty, Marketing Lead/Co-producer

Predator: Badlands - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; } h1, h2, h3 { color: #333; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } This week, we review **Predator: Badlands**. We also discuss **Movie News** in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Predator: Badlands Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. RATINGS: 85% RT critic 95% RT audience 71 Metascore 7.6 IMDb user score 3.6 Letterboxd Boxoffice: $43,497,576 domestic, and $82,751,586 worldwide Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…. Topic Movie News Miss Piggy Movie - https://variety.com/2025/film/news/miss-piggy-movie-jennifer-lawrence-emma-stone-1236570277/ Michael Jackson Trailer - https://youtu.be/RrktXOjOtps?si=bXelwbbNP3W81t5S Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Frankenstein Welcome to Derry E3 Jon's consumption Frankenstein Predator: Killer of Killers Pavements Phasmophobia Dead by Daylight

Terry Lynch, CEO of Power Metallic Mines (TSX.V: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV), joins us for a comprehensive exploration update from their fully funded 100,000-meter drill program at the polymetallic NISK Project in Quebec.  We discuss some of the key acquisitions made earlier this year expanding the land package around the NISK Project, as well as their new Jabal Baudan claims over in Saudi Arabia.   Key Highlights from the Interview:   Exploration Strategy: A six-rig program focused on expanding the mineralized around the Lion Zone and at depth, the Tiger Zone, new polymetallic targets from surveys, and still drilling to connect the 5.5km corridor between Lion and NISK Main. High Grade Assays From Summer Drilling: 22.66 meters of 4.57% CuEq, including 6.05 meters of 9.70% CuEq in Hole 020 28.0 meters of 4.28% CuEq, including 3.4 meters of 15.45% CuEq in Hole 015 5.35 Meters of 11.97% Cu (16.35% CuEqRec) in Hole 022 Resource Growth Path: Early-stage modeling efforts are enabling analysts and investors to build their own interpretations of scale, while metallurgical studies are underway to confirm high recovery rates. Acquisition of Li-FT Power land:  Back on July 14, 2025 the Company announced that it closed a definitive agreement dated June 9, 2025 to acquire a 100% interest in 313 mineral claims totalling 167 km² from Li-FT Power Ltd. (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQX: LIFFF). The claims adjoin the Company's 45.86km² Nisk property, where exploration is expanding the high–grade Lion Cu–PGE discovery and the Nisk Copper-Nickel-Platinum-Palladium-Gold-Cobalt deposit.   Terry explains how there are 8 very high priority drill targets that the exploration team is following up on across this newly acquired land. Phase 1 Metallurgical Testing of Lion Deposit:  On Oct. 16th, Power Metallic announced that preliminary metallurgical studies are underway being performed by SGS Canada Ltd at its laboratories based in Quebec City, QC, and Lakefield, ON. Work to date has shown that the copper mineralization is contained within coarse grained chalcopyrite and cubanite, both which should respond well to conventional sulphide concentration methods. Overall, the character of the mineralization suggests good recoveries of copper sulphides, and these initial metallurgical tests will determine the recovery potential of the PGEs, Au, Ag, and Ni., which are expected to report within a conventional sulphide concentrate. Awarded Jabal Baudan Exploration License in Saudi Arabia: Power Metallic announced on June 16th that it was awarded the exploration license for the Jabal Baudan project in Saudi Arabia's Jabal Sayid Mineralized Belt. This historic milestone positions Power Metallic as one of the few foreign companies with mining concessions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, having secured a successful bid in this prestigious licensing process. Key Strategic Stakeholders:   Terry highlights that there are high profile backers of the company like Robert Friedland, Rob McEwen, The Stern Family, Palos Capital, and also Terry's family that are keeping a large percentage of the shares in strong hands interested in seeing the longer-term expansion of the mineralization for the company.  * In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Power Metallic Mines at the time of this recording and may choose to buy or sell shares at any time.    Click here to follow the latest news from Power Metallic Mines   For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:   The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/     Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

This week, we review Bugonia. We also discuss HMH2025 conclusion/Trailer Talk in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of BugoniaDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.RATINGS:86% RT critic83% RT audience70 Metascore7.7 IMDb user score4.0 Letterboxd$11,995,470 worldwide boxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…Topic HMH25 and Trailer TalkHMH 25 - Jaws takes it allTrailers:Scream 7 - https://youtu.be/An5ixqNAMxwMercy - https://youtu.be/OtbEkfiWPNY?si=Qby2_WW1B-7C06CNKeeper - https://youtu.be/i4gV0d5PvKs?si=7Katx0mqu4xYywbOMedia ConsumptionMovies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the timeMatt's consumptionTrick ‘r TreatIt: Welcome to Derry E2, Star Wars: VisionsUntil Dawn (remaster), Football Manager 26Jon's consumptionWhen a Stranger Calls (1979)Sorry, BabyThe Perfect NeighborStolen KingdomKPop Demon HuntersPhasmophobia

This week, we review Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. We also discuss HMH2025 and Bloodies in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more!The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week.Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments.Review of Springsteen: Deliver Me from NowhereDirector, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.comIMDb.com Synopsis: Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.RATINGS:60% RT critic84% RT audience59 Metascore6.9 IMDb user score3.3 Letterboxd9.1m BoxofficeConcessions of a CinephileIn this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc…Topic Horror Movie Havoc Update10/22-10/29Topic Bloodies (Horror Movie Awards)Six Awards - 3 of the same category and 3 of individual choices.Any horror movie we have seen for the first time starting from November 1, 2024, until October 28, 2025, is eligible for the awards!Matt's picksThe Golden Skull Award for Best First-Time Horror Watch: WINNER: SinnersThe Unflinching Performance - best performance in a horror movie: WINNER: Sally Hawkins in Bring Her BackBest 'Screamquence' - best scene from a horror movie: WINNER: Final Destination Bloodlines - MRI ScanThe 'New Nightmare' Award for Best Debut Director: WINNER: Drew Hancock (Companion)The Visceral Thrill for Best Practical or Digital Effects: WINNER: Bring Her BackThe DIY Dread Award (Best Independent Horror Spirit): WINNER: Clown in a CornfieldJon's picksThe Golden Skull Award for Best First-Time Horror Watch: WINNER: SinnersThe Unflinching Performance - best performance in a horror movie: WINNER: Amy Madigan, WeaponsBest 'Screamquence' - best scene from a horror movie: WINNER: Final Destination Bloodlines - MRI MachineThe Visceral Thrill for Best Practical or Digital Effects: WINNER: Braindead (1992)Most Surprisingly Good (Movie You Put Off Watching): WINNER: Annabelle / Annabelle Comes HomeThe DIY Dread Award (Best Independent Horror Spirit): WINNER: Dangerous Animals

My podcast guest this week is Chris Garner, CEO, Avanti Residential, an owner-operator with thousands of units across seven states, who has four decades in the trenches. Garner explains how the multifamily market is bottoming – with local nuance. The past two years weren't a demand recession, he says, so much as a supply shock in growth metros. Concessions did the absorbing. Now we're approaching the peak of deliveries in places like Nashville, Denver, and Phoenix but investment committees are still anchored to five-year IRR math and negative-leverage scar tissue. His take on timing is blunt – "We're at the bottom of the multifamily cycle, if not the beginning of the recovery," but the irony is that capital is still sidelined. Investment committees remain cautious, waiting for "clear evidence" that fundamentals have turned, even though the best returns are made before that clarity arrives. As Garner put it, everyone talks about not following the herd, "but everybody's part of the herd." When deals finally reprice and capital moves, the easy money is gone. "That's when the best deals get missed because you couldn't raise capital when it was actually the right time to buy." Five questions Chris and I discuss: Where are we in the cycle? What does an efficient operating model look like now? How should value-add evolve? What's the realistic path to transacting again? What hold period wins from here? Tune in for the full conversation with Chris Garner, CEO, Avanti Residential - a masterclass in operating discipline, market selection, and underwriting in the real world. *** In this series, I cut through the noise to examine how shifting macroeconomic forces and rising geopolitical risk are reshaping real estate investing. With insights from economists, academics, and seasoned professionals, this show helps investors respond to market uncertainty with clarity, discipline, and a focus on downside protection. Subscribe to my free newsletter for timely updates, insights, and tools to help you navigate today's volatile real estate landscape. You'll get: Straight talk on what happens when confidence meets correction - no hype, no spin, no fluff. Real implications of macro trends for investors and sponsors with actionable guidance. Insights from real estate professionals who've been through it all before. Visit GowerCrowd.com/subscribe Email: adam@gowercrowd.com Call: 213-761-1000

Send us a textMinor league veteran and Game Day Advising founder Mike Van Hise breaks down how teams can squeeze more revenue from the same building—without gutting budgets or fan experience. We talk menu engineering, speed vs. margin at concessions, season-seat strategy, staffing math, and a simple “3% better” rule that compounds into real profit. If you lead marketing, ticketing, or operations, this is a tactical roadmap you can use this homestand.Key Topics CoveredClarity over cuts: Why operational efficiency starts with knowing where money flows (and leaks), not slashing line items.Concessions that move: Menu simplification, bottles/cans vs. fountain, and designing for speed so fans buy twice, not once.Presentation = price: “Cook to order” stations (grill, tacos/nachos) that lift perceived value and per caps.Ticketing mix that protects you from weather: Targeting a 33/33/33 revenue blend (season seats / groups / singles) and pushing pre-sold to 55–66%.Season seats the right way: Focus on business buyers; don't waste cycles trying to jump a single-game fan to 70 games.Change management: Killing “this is how we've always done it” by building trust and showing a clear plan.Smart staffing: Use entry-gate data, cross-train roles, and cut idle time early to avoid morale hits later.The 3% Rule: Micro-efficiencies across 150–200 budget lines, vendor prepay discounts, and compounding gains.Per-cap wins: Right number of beer taps, local SKUs for pricing power, and distributor intel (what's actually selling).Fail small, learn fast: Encourage $100–$500 tests; avoid the $10,000 mistake. Keep a “Book of Bad Ideas.”Timestamps00:00 – Why operational efficiency = clarity, not cuts02:53 – Defining operational efficiency for sports teams06:01 – Concessions: menu design, SKUs, and speed vs. margin08:59 – Ticketing strategy: groups vs. season seats (and when to push each)11:57 – Overcoming “we've always done it this way”15:03 – Baseball's timing reality: build for 90–130 sec windows17:53 – Game entertainment efficiency (and why fireworks always work)20:56 – The “Book of Bad Ideas”: inventory, concerts, and learning loops21:21 – Over-prep vs. under-prep: where margins die23:22 – Culture: allow small mistakes; forbid big ones28:12 – The 3% improvement rule (and vendor discount plays)33:11 – Per-cap levers: cook-to-order, local beer, the right number of taps37:40 – What Game Day Advising actually does (and how to engage)Call to ActionBook a 30-minute consultation with Mike and the Game Day Advising team to map your top efficiency wins for next season.Check out Mike's article on season seat strategy and grab his full-club assessment overview. (Links in episode description.)Resources MentionedGame Day Advising – Operational efficiency, ticketing, F&B support (link)Season Seat Strategy article by Mike - (link)Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

From October 20-23, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party held its Fourth Plenum in Beijing, marking an important moment as the Party sets the direction for China's development for the next five years. The session adopted recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan, endorsing Xi Jinping's goals of high-quality development, scientific and technological self-reliance, and strengthening national security in response to rising global instabilities. The Central Committee also announced the replacement of 11 members, the highest personnel turnover since 2017 amid an ongoing anti-corruption purge in the military. To discuss the plenum's outcomes, we are joined by Jonathan Czin. Jonathan is a leading expert on Chinese politics and foreign policy. He holds the Michael H. Armacost Chair in Foreign Policy Studies and is a fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution. He previously led the intelligence community's analysis of Chinese politics and policy making at the CIA and also spent two years as director for China at the National Security Council during the Biden administration.  Timestamps:  [00:00] Start  [01:36] Why the Fourth Plenum Matters  [03:37] Key Takeaways: Policy Continuity and Political Purges  [05:07] Zhang Shengmin and Xi Jinping's Military Ambitions  [09:23] Signals and Adjustments in Economic Planning  [11:56] Previewing the 15th Five-Year Plan  [13:33] Xi Jinping's Growing Confidence  [17:42] Political Messaging and Choreography  [20:21] Language in the Communique: “Strategic Resolve”  [22:28] What to Expect from the Xi-Trump Summit  [26:38] Is Beijing Worried the Summit Could Backfire? 

Tip Tuesday, 4-7 Min Real Estate Tips​Thinking about buying a home in Arizona? This Tip Tuesday episode covers the key steps to securing the right home loan, reveals how the Two One Buy Down can lower your payments, and explains negotiating for seller-paid concessions. Get practical advice and local insights to make your home buying process smoother and more affordable. Perfect for first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners alike.​​​#ArizonaHomeBuyers #MortgageTips #TwoOneBuyDown #SellerConcessions #HomeBuyingAdvice #AZRealEstate​​​Connect with Team EvoAZ: Text ConnectWithKatie to 480-508-9828 ​Connect with Ryan:Text ConnectWithRyan to 480-508-9828​​Want to browse Phoenix area homes? Text GetPhoenixDeals to 480-508-9828 to see our current "good deals" page.​​Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and not financial or legal advice. Always consult a licensed lender, real estate agent, or wealth manager for guidance specific to your situation.

Alisa and Drex have a chat with Rowonna McNeely and Dustin Larremore one of the sponsors for the Lyric and the presenting sponsor of A Tomb with A View.   Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Evettes3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at Evettes3 Studios!  The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Friday October 31, 2025   This Halloween, give yourself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Experience at the Brownwood Lyric Theatre! Get ready for a night filled with nostalgia, laughs, fishnets, and audience participation (audience prop bags will be available for sale)! We are encouraging audiences to dress up in Rocky Horror theme and will have a Halloween/Rocky Horror costume contest with prizes as part of the evening festivities! Concessions will be open, and the Bar will feature themed drinks strong enough to “make you a man”! There will also be a photo station for all of your instagram worthy moments! Remember, “Don't dream it…...be it!” https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/253607     

This week, we review **Black Phone 2**. We also discuss **HMH25** in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of Black Phone 2 Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: Four years after escaping The Grabber, Finney Blake is struggling with his life after captivity. When his sister Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp, the siblings become determined to solve the mystery and confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine. RATINGS: 72% RT critic 85% RT audience 59 Metascore 6.7 IMDb user score 3.3 Letterboxd 27.3 Million Domestic Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic HMH25 Results from 10/15-10/21 Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark EA FC26 Stephen King's IT audiobook Jon's consumption Sinners Good Fortune Roofman Halloween H20 Halloween Resurrection Zodiac Freaks Body Bags

This week on Waxing Lyrically Shannon interviews the crowd at A Tomb With A View and I try to type "view" as many times as I can without people viewing it as excessive. view view view  Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this play centers around the eccentric Tomb family, each member more bizarre than the last. As the relatives gather to hear the reading of their late patriarch's will, it quickly becomes clear that everyone has a motive—and not everyone is who they appear to be. When a murder unexpectedly occurs, accusations fly, secrets unravel, and hilariously twisted surprises keep you guessing until the very end. Packed with suspense, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of intrigue, A Tomb With A View is a delightfully spooky whodunit that will leave you on the edge of your seat! view view https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238200    The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Friday October 31, 2025   This Halloween, give yourself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Experience at the Brownwood Lyric Theatre! Get ready for a night filled with nostalgia, laughs, fishnets, and audience participation (audience prop bags will be available for sale)! We are encouraging audiences to dress up in Rocky Horror theme and will have a Halloween/Rocky Horror costume contest with prizes as part of the evening festivities! Concessions will be open, and the Bar will feature themed drinks strong enough to “make you a man”! There will also be a photo station for all of your instagram worthy moments! Remember, “Don't dream it…...be it!” view view view https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/253607    Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Evettes3 Studios of Brownwood, from 3d prints to commercial paper products, shirts, hats and more! Visit them on Facebook at Evettes3 Studios!  view view its starting to look weird right?

TRON: Ares - Shownotes body { font-family: sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; } h1, h2, h3 { color: #333; } ul { list-style-type: disc; margin-left: 20px; } This week, we review How to Train Your Dragon. We also discuss _ in Concessions of a Cinephile, and more! The Bloody Awesome Movie Podcast delivers a spoiler-free review of a film, usually a new release with some exceptions, every week. Then Matt Hudson (@wiwt_uk) from What I Watched Tonight and Jonathan Berk (@berkreviews) from disappointment media will introduce a variety of movies or pop-culture-related topics in a series of segments. Review of TRON: Ares Director, writer, and cast provided by Letterboxd.com IMDb.com Synopsis: A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings. RATINGS: 54% RT critic 87% RT audience 48 Metascore 6.7 IMDb user score 2.8 Letterboxd 33.2 million domestic Concessions of a Cinephile In this segment, we switch to movie-motivated conversations of a large variety that could include headlines, trailers, top five lists, best of, competitions, etc… Topic Horror Movie Havoc Week 2 Updates from far 10/9-10/15ish Media Consumption Movies, TV, Video Games, Music, Podcasts (not ours), etc that we use to pass the time Matt's consumption Annabelle Comes Home Halloween (1978) Good Boy Jon's consumption Braindead The Mastermind Annabelle Annabelle comes homes Peacemaker finale

In this episode, Dave takes on one of the biggest challenges Christian men face today: compromise. What happens when we trade our integrity for comfort? We live in a world that rewards convenience, but God calls us to conviction. Every time we lower our standard, something sacred is lost - our witness, our credibility, our peace. Listen in as Dave unpacks how to identify compromise, count its cost, and take steps to rebuild a life of integrity and strength.

Alisa and Drex have a loverly chat with RaeLee Taylor about her role in A Tomb with a View    Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this play centers around the eccentric Tomb family, each member more bizarre than the last. As the relatives gather to hear the reading of their late patriarch's will, it quickly becomes clear that everyone has a motive—and not everyone is who they appear to be. When a murder unexpectedly occurs, accusations fly, secrets unravel, and hilariously twisted surprises keep you guessing until the very end. Packed with suspense, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of intrigue, A Tomb With A View is a delightfully spooky whodunit that will leave you on the edge of your seat! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238200    The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Friday October 31, 2025   This Halloween, give yourself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Experience at the Brownwood Lyric Theatre! Get ready for a night filled with nostalgia, laughs, fishnets, and audience participation (audience prop bags will be available for sale)! We are encouraging audiences to dress up in Rocky Horror theme and will have a Halloween/Rocky Horror costume contest with prizes as part of the evening festivities! Concessions will be open, and the Bar will feature themed drinks strong enough to “make you a man”! There will also be a photo station for all of your instagram worthy moments! Remember, “Don't dream it…...be it!” https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/253607    Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!

On today's show, I'm joined once again by the Concessions gang as we make a dangerous trek through existentialist hell in two classic nail-biter thrillers: The Wages of Fear by Clouzot and Sorcerer by Friedkin. We talk about how the films tackle similar themes and material while remaining distinct, the social and political implications of each, and how the promise of money can drive a man to his absolute limit. Was it all worth it? Find out in our conversation.Listen to and follow Concessions here.follow and subscribe to the show on your favorite platform via the link below:https://linktr.ee/martynstrangeSupport me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/martynstrange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Snyder returns to the bench to host this game with more mishegas (Yiddish for shenanigans) than Michigan for returning guest Jake Manne. Eric Ede and Jake bury the hatchet long enough to team up against Scott and David Luks, who find out Jake's dad is a fellow 8/5er. As chaos reigns during "Pre- and Post-Game ..and Concessions", there are multiple concussions as Luks and Ede are nearly broken by Snyder's rule-breaking. Scott resorts to Kraken Skulls, David is down, and Jake pulls a Markkus. Ede is bouncing between frustration that he knows the answer but doesn't know why or how and using his geography bee and deep Weird Al discography to insta-check, while Jake lies on the ground with a hatchet in his back. By the time everyone is done flopping after an epic finish, a new Benchwarmer (Menschwarmer? Tenthwarmer?) has emerged - and it's Snyder! #michiganandmishegasfan #partyingwithjakesdad #letsburythehatchetrightinhisback #lukstheboomerang #avalancheblindspot #krakenskulls #preandpostgameandconcessions #riverturnandflop #toomuchbiggestballoftwineinminnesota  https://dobosdelights.com/ Promo Code: CheckYourTaint https://www.patreon.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.facebook.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.twitter.com/benchwarmerstp https://www.instagram.com/benchwarmerstp/ https://www.teepublic.com/stores/benchwarmers-trivia-podcast

Josh Hamilton has worked as an actor since he was a teenager in NYC. On stage, he's been in the original productions of Kenneth Lonergan's This is Our Youth, The Waverly Gallery and The Medieval Play, on Broadway in Proof, The Real Thing, The Coast of Utopia and Dead Accounts. Off-Broadway includes Annie Baker's The Antipodes, Jonathan Marc Sherman's Things We Want, HurlyBurly(Drama Desk nom), Scene Partners, Lie of the Mind, The Cider House Rules, Reasons to be Happy, Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters(CSC), The Bridge Project(BAM/Old Vic) and Wallace Shawn's Evening at the Talkhouse(National Theater). His film work has included Reality, 8th Grade(Indie Spirit nom), Maestro, Manchester by the Sea, Blaze, Landscape with Invisible Hand, Away We Go, Outsourced, Kicking and Screaming, The House of Yes, Alive. And on TV in The Walking Dead, 13 Reasons Why, The Last Thing He Told Me, Mrs. Fletcher, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Louie, Accused, and Ray Donovan. He can be seen in the upcoming The Long Walk, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Concessions, Mayday(Apple), Something Very Bad is Going to Happen(Netflix), The Last Thing He Told Me season 2(Apple) and The Five Star Weekend(Peacock). And on stage in Wallace Shawn's new play “What We Did Before Our Moth Days” directed by Andre Gregory at the Greenwich House Theater in early 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alisa and Drex have a chat with some of the cast of Tomb with a View. Tomb Bomb Comb.   Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this play centers around the eccentric Tomb family, each member more bizarre than the last. As the relatives gather to hear the reading of their late patriarch's will, it quickly becomes clear that everyone has a motive—and not everyone is who they appear to be. When a murder unexpectedly occurs, accusations fly, secrets unravel, and hilariously twisted surprises keep you guessing until the very end. Packed with suspense, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of intrigue, A Tomb With A View is a delightfully spooky whodunit that will leave you on the edge of your seat! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238200    The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Friday October 31, 2025   This Halloween, give yourself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Experience at the Brownwood Lyric Theatre! Get ready for a night filled with nostalgia, laughs, fishnets, and audience participation (audience prop bags will be available for sale)! We are encouraging audiences to dress up in Rocky Horror theme and will have a Halloween/Rocky Horror costume contest with prizes as part of the evening festivities! Concessions will be open, and the Bar will feature themed drinks strong enough to “make you a man”! There will also be a photo station for all of your instagram worthy moments! Remember, “Don't dream it…...be it!” https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/253607    Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!

Joseph Blumenthal, Jack Beresin and Milton Holloway, all kind of came together to make movie concessions happen. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us. But we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients so here's one of those. [Maven Roofing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here alongside Stephen Semple. And Stephen just told me what we're going to talk about today, and it's not really, I mean, it's an empire sort of. It's an empire in terms of its category, right? Stephen Semple: Yes, yes. Dave Young: But it's not so much like you can't put your finger on a brand name for it. So we're talking about movie concessions and how things got started. So I'm guessing in the early days, you didn't buy a big old thing of popcorn. You just sat down and watched a movie. Stephen Semple: No, that was what I found, so I found interesting about this, and I thought, and when I went down it, I was actually researching one particular business. And then what I suddenly realized is that, no, there's a couple of things that converge together that really made the modern movie concession. And there's three players that went into this, and all three of them ended up building fortunes in the process. That's Joseph Blumenthal, Jack Beresin and Milton Holloway, all kind of came together to make movie concessions happen. As we know today, movie concessions are like a multi-billion dollar business, and concession sales are like close to half of movie theater profits so they're a big deal. Dave Young: Where I am in Austin, we're, I don't know, half a mile from an Alamo Drafthouse, and I don't go to the theater as often as I did before all the things. But Alamo Drafthouse is known for pioneering like you have a menu and you sit down, you order a meal while you're, and they'll bring it to you in the theater. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: We've always known that you're going to spend more on popcorn and drinks, than you did it on the movie ticket. Stephen Semple: And they've taken it to a whole other level, but wasn't always that way, Dave. In June 19th, 1905- Dave Young: 1905? Stephen Semple: ... was the first movie, like the first movie showing kind of in a theater sort of setup, and they were called nickelodeons. That's what they called the early movie houses because it was nickel and all that other stuff. And it was super successful, and pop-ups started happening all over the place. And as we know, the early movies were silent. So what would happen is people would buy a ticket to go to the movie, like vendors would buy a ticket to go to the movie, and they would walk up and down the aisle going, "Popcorn, popcorn. Who wants..." and selling stuff just like they did at the ballgames and there was- Dave Young: Or the circus, yeah. Stephen Semple: But there was no connection to the theater. These were like, literally, Dave Young would buy a ticket, show up, and then basically walk up and down the aisle selling whatever food he had to sell. Dave Young: And they just let him. Stephen Semple: So concessions were not a thing at all. At all. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So Jack Beresin is working at an opera house, and he's looking at a way to make some extra money, and he saw people buying and eating food at a nickelodeon. So he approaches his manager with the idea of, at this opera house now, you can't go up and down the aisles in the opera house. The whole idea, let's set up a table and do concessions during the intermission....

Send us a textPressure doesn't need a trophy to feel real. We start with Bethpage Black and the Ryder Cup's unique voltage—captains orchestrating pairings, European chemistry in foursomes and four-ball, and a home crowd that couldn't keep the line between passion and taunting. Golf asks for silence; fandom doesn't always listen. You'll hear how that tension plays out in shot routines, heart rates, and the razor-thin edge between competitive fire and corrosive noise.From there, we head to a quiet nine that wasn't. A new playing partner turns the round into a biography reading, carts stack up behind us, and timing collides with etiquette. That chaos opens a bigger idea: noise doesn't just come from bleachers or laughter in your backswing—it lives in your head as “food noise.” We unpack the pull toward snacks at 8:01 a.m., planning travel around food courts, and the ritual joy of sandwiches at the turn. GLP-1s, paleo, prepped meals, and Nutrisystem all make cameo appearances as tools that can turn down the volume, but we make the case for a lasting mix of moderation, movement, and cooking with purpose.The heartbeat of the story lands on the back nine with Valdemar. One dollar and a flag-on-flag challenge transform casual swings into committed shots. Concessions disappear. We play it down and putt everything out. Short putts grow sharp edges; focus finds a home. That single dollar ends up framed because it represents the simplest truth in sport and life: stakes create meaning, meaning creates pressure, and pressure—handled well—creates presence. If you've ever felt your hands shake over a must-make putt or your thoughts drift to dinner mid-round, this one's for you.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a golf friend who loves a good sweat on a three-footer, and leave a quick review with your best tip for handling noise—on the course or in the kitchen.Support the showSpotify Apple podcastsAmazon Music all other streaming services

Keren, Drex and Alisa sit down with one of the sweetest people ever Cassia Rose to talk about her Lyric directorial debut. man debut is a funny looking word.    Play: A Tomb With A View Thu Oct 16, 2025 - Sun Oct 26, 2025   Adults $18 Students $13 "A Tomb With A View" Prepare for a darkly comedic, mystery-filled evening with A Tomb With A View! Set in an eerie mansion, this play centers around the eccentric Tomb family, each member more bizarre than the last. As the relatives gather to hear the reading of their late patriarch's will, it quickly becomes clear that everyone has a motive—and not everyone is who they appear to be. When a murder unexpectedly occurs, accusations fly, secrets unravel, and hilariously twisted surprises keep you guessing until the very end. Packed with suspense, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of intrigue, A Tomb With A View is a delightfully spooky whodunit that will leave you on the edge of your seat! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/238200    The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Friday October 31, 2025   This Halloween, give yourself over to absolute pleasure at The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening Experience at the Brownwood Lyric Theatre! Get ready for a night filled with nostalgia, laughs, fishnets, and audience partici——pation (audience prop bags will be available for sale)! We are encouraging audiences to dress up in Rocky Horror theme and will have a Halloween/Rocky Horror costume contest with prizes as part of the evening festivities! Concessions will be open, and the Bar will feature themed drinks strong enough to “make you a man”! There will also be a photo station for all of your instagram worthy moments! Remember, “Don't dream it…...be it!” https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/253607    Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!

Steve Yates of Heritage Foundation WITH GORDON CHANG discussed concerns that Trump might pause Taiwan weapons sales for a Chinatrade deal. He warned against tactical concessions, noting Xi Jinping's historically broken promises regarding militarization. 1925 TAIPEI

Today Clark talks about the new Robinhood experience. A pioneer of free stock trading,  Robinhood is looking to build real relationships with investors. Clark discusses how Robinhood Gold works, with incentives aligned to savings. Later in this episode - when was the last time you went to a movie theater? The world's largest movie chain is doing membership off-peak pricing on certain weekdays. Just be aware of the price perils within the theater!  Robinhood Investing: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 At The Movies: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Is Robinhood Gold Worth It? UGMA/UTMA 529 Plan: Definition, Pros & Cons vs. Traditional 529 Best 529 College Savings Plans By State My Neighbor's Dead Tree Is About To Fall on My House. What Do I Do? AMC's 50% discounts are here. Will it help revive the movie industry? When Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Instead of Investing? Early Mortgage Payoff Calculator Vanguard Personal Advisor Review Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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