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Concluding our treatment of Ch. 2 of Hegel's Faith and Knowledge (1802). Hegel wants to connect various ideas in Kant: The idea of an "intuitive, achetypal intellect" which we have to refer to in explaining biology, the synthesizing imagination that makes experience possible, and the unknown agency that makes things-in-themselves suitable for processing by our knowledge faculties and vice versa. For Hegel, these things all point to Reason as both the way we know God and the activity of God Himself: Hegelian Reason is the bringing together of seemingly opposite things, and so underlying our minds must be some greater kind of mind that brings together mind and world to create experience. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsors: Don't get caught running yesterday's security on today's web: visit nordlayer.com/browser. Visit functionhealth.com/PEL to get the data you need to take action for your health. Get a $1/month e-commerce trial at shopify.com/pel.

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Haiti's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:39Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:15- Manager – 9:24- Goalkeepers – 9:53- Defenders – 13:42- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:37- Attacking Midfielders – 31:21- Forwards – 38:18Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:41 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:03- Surprises in the roster – 50:54 - Big Names off the Squad - 52:18- Injuries – 53:23- Mediacast Information – 54:11Outro and closing thoughts – 55:40NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/HQcdDRFUpw8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5daecddd-abb0-4e7a-b632-22b07bbba396/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Haiti's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:58- Surprises in the roster – 8:38- Big Names off the Squad - 10:02- Injuries – 11:08- Mediacast Information – 11:54Outro and Closing thoughts – 13:25NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/HQcdDRFUpw8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5daecddd-abb0-4e7a-b632-22b07bbba396/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/0NfYfzO0di0https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a5f3f4ab-17e0-4640-bd8c-4f9613313760/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

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The June 12, 2026, Closing Market Report covers recent developments in agricultural markets, regional corporate investments, and long-term weather forecasts. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo notes that wheat and corn surprisingly closed higher despite a bearish USDA WASDE report that lowered the season's average cash price for wheat by 50 cents. Zuzolo attributes underlying market support to strong domestic ethanol and export demand, though he warns that soybeans face downward pressure from competitive South American crops if corn and wheat fail to establish a bottom. In state news, the USDA outlined disaster recovery resources for Illinois farmers recovering from recent tornadoes, and Rural King announced a $75 million investment in a new headquarters in Mattoon, Illinois, which is projected to create 100 local jobs. The broadcast also highlighted an upcoming University of Illinois Extension field day focused on nutrient management. Concluding with an agricultural weather forecast, Eric Snodgrass reports that recent heavy Midwestern rains have restored critical soil moisture, thereby reducing the risk of severe heat in July. Furthermore, Snodgrass highlights NOAA's confirmation of a strong El Nino pattern, which is anticipated to produce a milder, wetter fall and winter that could complicate upcoming harvest and fieldwork schedules.- Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com- WILLAg News Update for June 12, 2026- Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com ★ Support this podcast ★

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Scotland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. *Unfortunately, something went wrong with the graphics at 24:30 and the same image remains all the way to 55:02, so the video effectively becomes a podcast. We didn't have time to re-record so I can only recommend using the time stamps here.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:42Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:30- Manager – 9:37- Goalkeepers – 10:01- Defenders – 14:44- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:24- Attacking Midfielders – 33:21- Forwards – 41:17Section 3: Concluding matters – 46:19 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 46:45- Surprises in the roster – 54:39 - Big Names off the Squad - 56:23- Injuries – 57:21- Closing thoughts – 58:48- Mediacast Information – 59:53Outro – 1:01:40NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/H-FOYoCdzX0https://player.captivate.fm/episode/88f6d914-28e3-4c48-890e-26c358bb15fe/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Scotland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. *Unfortunately, something went wrong with the graphics so from 0:26 the same image remains all the way to 9:08, so the video effectively becomes a podcast. We didn't have time to re-record so I can only recommend using the time stamps here.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:52- Surprises in the roster – 8:46 - Big Names off the Squad - 10:31- Injuries – 11:28- Closing thoughts – 12:56- Mediacast Information – 13:41Outro – 15:46NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/H-FOYoCdzX0https://player.captivate.fm/episode/88f6d914-28e3-4c48-890e-26c358bb15fe/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/cz3PCxErF_chttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/a421d79c-e7cd-4259-9699-eda2cc8d39d2/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Brazil's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:02Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:04- Manager – 8:09- Goalkeepers – 8:27- Defenders – 14:20- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 35:41- Attacking Midfielders – 43:00- Forwards – 53:35Section 3: Concluding matters – 59:26 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 59:56- Surprises in the roster – 1:09:15 - Big Names off the Squad - 1:11:00- Injuries – 1:12:03- Closing thoughts – 1:16:13- Mediacast Information – 1:17:16Outro – 1:18:48NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/CNF_ZKrFt3Qhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/dd4ff352-f3f0-48bb-87c4-7780e7cb2ce4/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Brazil's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:58- Surprises in the roster – 10:16 - Big Names off the Squad - 12:05- Injuries – 13:04- Closing thoughts – 17:14- Mediacast Information – 18:18Outro – 19:49NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/CNF_ZKrFt3Qhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/dd4ff352-f3f0-48bb-87c4-7780e7cb2ce4/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/oFmYzcn2cd8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4ea95286-062f-44d4-9c22-921a877e5707/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Morocco's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:11Section 2: Selection of candidates – 9:37- Manager – 9:50- Goalkeepers – 10:34- Defenders – 15:40- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 28:21- Attacking Midfielders – 35:41- Forwards – 44:34Section 3: Concluding matters – 48:45 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 49:26- Surprises in the roster – 59:53 - Big Names off the Squad - 1:03:19- Injuries – 1:05:00- Closing thoughts – 1:09:05- Mediacast Information – 1:10:58Outro – 1:12:46NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/PledVErf1X8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8cda1bfc-ced2-43fe-8d91-50469d442765/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Morocco's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:07- Surprises in the roster – 11:37 - Big Names off the Squad - 15:01- Injuries – 16:41- Closing thoughts – 20:47- Mediacast Information – 22:39Outro – 24:28NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/PledVErf1X8https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8cda1bfc-ced2-43fe-8d91-50469d442765/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/2uLMqOlDppohttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/50b35f20-1790-47db-953f-6148d9c636bc/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Bosnia-Herzegovina's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and give information on who was selected for the squad and who was not.If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking at the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information, like formations and recent games. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:18Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:08- Manager – 8:12- Goalkeepers – 8:30- Defenders – 12:10- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:36- Attacking Midfielders – 33:45- Forwards – 43:04Section 3: Concluding matters – 48:15 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 48:36- Surprises in the roster – 56:12 - Big Names off the Squad - 58:16- Injuries – 58:45Outro – 1:04:55NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ju2Kh0MtIlIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/b8b4300e-6169-4d11-a90a-a89edaeaa7cc/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Bosnia-Herzegovina's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:47- Surprises in the roster – 8:24 - Big Names off the Squad - 10:27- Injuries – 10:56Outro – 17:07NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ju2Kh0MtIlIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/b8b4300e-6169-4d11-a90a-a89edaeaa7cc/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/B3xN9n-jjb4https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5f0ed29b-0bfe-4f22-8528-543537b51ee9/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Qatar's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup including analysis, selections, injuries, preliminary squad and formations. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:53- Surprises in the roster – 12:34 - Big Names off the Squad - 14:11- Injuries – 17:02- Closing thoughts – 18:56Outro – 19:46NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/oUEw5oMO3UAhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/751b8e36-336e-4c94-929a-06889fd2002f/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/DMGezBCKoxIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/f7732912-7a20-4de1-ab34-5e01c819b70a/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Qatar's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 2:47Section 2: Selection of candidates – 6:41- Manager – 6:49- Goalkeepers – 7:13- Defenders – 10:22- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:07- Attacking Midfielders – 31:03- Forwards – 39:15Section 3: Concluding matters – 43:55 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 44:22- Surprises in the roster – 56:02 - Big Names off the Squad - 57:41- Injuries – 1:00:31- Closing thoughts – 1:02:25Outro – 1:03:16NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/oUEw5oMO3UAhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/751b8e36-336e-4c94-929a-06889fd2002f/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

In this extensive episode of the Off the Screen basketball podcast, hosts Jordon, Alejandro, Sid, and Michael engage in a passionate, long-form discussion centered around the massive cultural, economic, and analytical storm of the ongoing NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Michael kicks off the conversation by detailing his firsthand experiences on the ground in a completely transformed New York City, describing the atmosphere as mirroring a massive, city-wide New Year's Eve or Mardi Gras celebration on a standard Monday night. Watch parties are drawing tens of thousands of sports fans and casual viewers alike to public venues like Bryant Park and Central Park, demonstrating how a competitive Knicks team is actively uniting disparate communities across the five boroughs. This immense fandom has translated into an incredible economic windfall, generating an estimated $465 million in local economic activity, though the hosts lament the chaotic local side effects, such as crowded standing-room-only bars and hidden, inflated menu prices resulting in $20 margaritas.The defining spectacle of the series, however, remains the unprecedented logistical nightmare of a sitting U.S. President attending the Finals game at Madison Square Garden. The hosts break down the sheer operational madness this political visit imposed on Manhattan's infrastructure, which sits directly on top of the second busiest transit hub in North America. They discuss TSA-style street checkpoints, rigid bag bans, early building lockouts forcing workers to arrive hours ahead of schedule, and gridlock that completely paralyzed train routes and subway commuter lines connecting Jersey, Long Island, and the northern suburbs. While Sid considers the raw concept of a presidential appearance historic, Jordon brings up De'Aaron Fox's blunt remarks labeling the event a massive public inconvenience. The hosts also comment on courtside "Celebrity Row," highlighting appearances by prominent figures like Michael Bloomberg, Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, and Spike Lee. They share a laugh over a viral moment where Kings guard Jose Alvarado accidentally crashed into billionaire Bloomberg, before pivoting to mock DJ Khaled for aggressively clout-chasing and staring at his mobile phone instead of watching the action.As the podcast shifts into structural hoops analytics, the conversation evolves into a heavy debate regarding high-stakes officiating and coaching philosophy. The group critiques the foul trouble that plagued high-leverage moments in Game 3, criticizing coaching staffs for overly resting star players due to early whistles instead of letting them play through physical defensive stands. They dissect a highly controversial, uncalled push by Victor Wembanyama on Jalen Brunson, noting how a lopsided free-throw margin in the second half ultimately swung the fourth-quarter momentum. Looking at organizational legacies, Jordon raises the stakes by arguing that Wembanyama's historic ceiling gives him a legitimate, long-term opportunity to rival or even eclipse Tim Duncan's legendary Spurs legacy, while also expressing confidence in young coach Mitch Johnson's ability to fill the massive footsteps left by Gregg Popovich. Concluding with concrete predictions, Alejandro admits he initially underestimated the Knicks' true postseason dominance. Ultimately, the crew identifies Karl-Anthony Towns playing at a clear Finals MVP level as the definitive game-changer of the series, before mapping out a final transit warning: Michael desperately hopes the series concludes before a potential Game 6, which directly conflicts with a massive World Cup soccer match (France vs. Senegal) at MetLife Stadium, threatening to completely shut down Penn Station and isolate the city.

(Concluding our review of past episodes featuring the work of R. Crumb.) FLASHBACK! Tim and Kumar meet in person for the first time! This calls for a podcast, but… what to review? We discuss the movie Crumb, which features not only the expected discussion of R. Crumb's work (including an objective look at the question of whether some of the … discomforting subjects of his work should really have been published as “art”), but also a fascinating portrait of the dysfunctional family he grew up in. Then, Tim and Brandon clash over Sean Murphy's Punk Rock Jesus, in which a former Irish Republican Army member acts as a bodyguard in a reality show claiming to be creating the clone of Jesus Christ. Is it objective and well-written, or a promo brochure for atheism? (Originally published November 2, 2015)

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Switzerland's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:17Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:00- Manager – 8:13- Goalkeepers – 8:38- Defenders – 11:06- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:11- Attacking Midfielders – 30:26- Forwards – 40:04Section 3: Concluding matters – 43:52- Review of selection and predicted starter – 44:26- Surprises in the roster – 53:36- Big Names off the Squad - 54:54- Injuries – 55:44- Closing thoughts – 58:56- Mediacast Information – 59:54Outro –1:01:44NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/eafmS8DupcYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/21871c75-c580-4ae9-a500-4c1ce03bd0eb/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:01- Surprises in the roster – 8:54- Big Names off the Squad - 10:26- Injuries – 12:37- Closing thoughts – 19:00- Mediacast Information – 19:46Outro – 19:55NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/9gPUC34IdIEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/24f8812c-1d4e-493b-9181-c234868de9e2/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/fQUrLTxFJuUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/64519144-b634-4ad0-b10c-d9846592596b/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Czech Rep's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:03Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:17- Manager – 7:27- Goalkeepers – 7:38- Defenders – 11:51- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:44- Attacking Midfielders – 30:31- Forwards – 41:05Section 3: Concluding matters – 45:00 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:37- Surprises in the roster – 54:44 - Big Names off the Squad - 56:59- Injuries – 57:17- Closing thoughts – 1:00:38- Mediacast Information – 1:01:00Outro – 1:03:44NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:00- Surprises in the roster – 10:06 - Big Names off the Squad - 12:20- Injuries – 12:38- Closing thoughts – 15:58- Mediacast Information – 16:21Outro – 19:06NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/M874WEVh4NYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/53718541-2d55-45ce-aefb-b03195391ad8/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/T7mW3aAKdlghttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/bbbfd488-8569-4721-bdb9-e07e2ab5031e/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Canada's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information.In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 2:58Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:02- Manager – 7:15- Goalkeepers – 7:26- Defenders – 10:23- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:14- Attacking Midfielders – 30:28- Forwards – 39:40Section 3: Concluding matters – 44:52- Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:29- Surprises in the roster – 53:25- Big Names off the Squad - 54:54- Injuries – 57:04- Closing thoughts – 1:03:12- Mediacast Information – 1:04:12Outro – 1:04:20NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/9gPUC34IdIEhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/24f8812c-1d4e-493b-9181-c234868de9e2/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26- Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:01- Surprises in the roster – 10:11- Big Names off the Squad - 11:29- Injuries – 12:18- Closing thoughts – 15:29- Mediacast Information – 16:28Outro – 18:19NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/eafmS8DupcYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/21871c75-c580-4ae9-a500-4c1ce03bd0eb/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/ONyHXA1L4pUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/00626229-223c-4198-9e7e-4ce080ed1dbd/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:52- Surprises in the roster – 11:18 - Big Names off the Squad - 14:48- Injuries – 15:24- Closing thoughts – 17:03Outro – 18:59NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/mWKJJSaeCZQhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/8f223464-47f2-4e9d-9bbc-f746f61d312c/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of South Africa's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 2:20Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:06- Manager – 7:14- Goalkeepers – 7:46- Defenders – 9:53- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 23:11- Attacking Midfielders – 28:14- Forwards – 39:47Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:58 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:20- Surprises in the roster – 53:50 - Big Names off the Squad - 57:20- Injuries – 57:54- Closing thoughts – 59:35Outro – 1:01:30NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/KxCjp36FgGUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/8e4715aa-0b84-43a2-ac88-2974d84ec7b1/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:05- Surprises in the roster – 10:07 - Big Names off the Squad - 11:01- Injuries – 12:28- Closing thoughts – 15:04- Mediacast Information – 15:05Outro – 17:20NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/-QCoSFYDhoIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/d883b770-7885-41cd-be38-07153839f743/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/cBUR0B7jhBMhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/33fa385a-a13f-4d6d-b9d9-b9ce19cde358/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of South Korea's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:48Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:30- Manager – 7:38- Goalkeepers – 7:58- Defenders – 11:18- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 22:32- Attacking Midfielders – 29:14- Forwards – 41:17Section 3: Concluding matters – 44:58 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 45:37- Surprises in the roster – 54:39 - Big Names off the Squad - 55:31- Injuries – 57:00- Closing thoughts – 59:36- Mediacast Information – 59:37Outro – 1:01:52NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/-QCoSFYDhoIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/d883b770-7885-41cd-be38-07153839f743/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:51- Surprises in the roster – 13:01 - Big Names off the Squad - 15:07- Injuries – 16:36- Closing thoughts – 21:45- Mediacast Information – 22:06Outro – 23:52NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/d6P_0wkWbjYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/7010d361-6ea5-4cb9-84c0-db6610e5a9e6/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/DNGArkBTQLMhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/62e0d728-94e8-46be-b048-288bf6b02e80/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Mexico's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. In doing so, we introduced players, especially the main candidates. We also looked at the injury situation and some key team information. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. We update injuries, look at the big names off the squad and give some closing thoughts. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:19Section 2: Selection of candidates – 8:06- Manager – 8:15- Goalkeepers – 8:55- Defenders – 12:22- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 25:18- Attacking Midfielders – 39:10- Forwards – 51:54Section 3: Concluding matters – 55:12 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 55:38- Surprises in the roster – 1:07:48 - Big Names off the Squad - 1:09:54- Injuries – 1:11:24- Closing thoughts – 1:16:34- Mediacast Information – 1:16:54Outro – 1:18:39NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/d6P_0wkWbjYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/7010d361-6ea5-4cb9-84c0-db6610e5a9e6/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

In this episode, Matt  and Jamison explore the concept of "active waiting" as it relates to both the spiritual life and the current legislative landscape. The primary focus of the discussion is the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), as the association continues to await critical draft regulations from the Treasury Department. With the program set to take effect in 2027, the hosts emphasize the necessity for regulatory clarity by late summer to allow schools and scholarship-granting organizations sufficient time to prepare families and donors.The episode highlights significant state-level developments, celebrating major "opt-in" victories in New York and Colorado, while providing updates on legislative battles in Virginia and Maryland. The hosts also address concerns regarding potential state-level over-regulation and the importance of maintaining the EFTC as a straightforward federal provision. Concluding with a reflection on waiting as a spiritual discipline, this episode encourages listeners to remain faithfully engaged in advocacy while trusting in God's timing for the future of school choice.

DC EKG with Joe GroganThe Economics of Ozempic and Other Weight Loss DrugsEpisode 136.5 (“Prescription Refill” – A replay from the archives)Original Air Date: May 2024In this episode, Joe Grogan welcomes Ben Ippolito, Senior Fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss the rapidly evolving economics of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.Ben explains the two main competitors in this market—Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy versus Eli Lilly's Mounjaro and Zepbound. Revealing how insurance coverage decisions drive pharmaceutical marketing strategy.The conversation reveals a critical irrationality in Medicare policy: the statutory prohibition on covering weight loss drugs despite their profound clinical and quality-of-life benefits. Yet these same drugs are covered for diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction.Ben explores the surprising economics of drug pricing through gross-to-net pricing—the massive gap between list prices and what insurers actually pay through rebates and discounts.The episode examines critical implications of the Inflation Reduction Act's price negotiation provisions. Once Medicare negotiates Ozempic's price, that same price applies to all products using the same active ingredient. This creates cascading market effects: competitors must match those prices to remain on formularies, new entrants face lower pricing power even if clinically superior, and pharmaceutical companies may abandon promising programs due to regulatory uncertainty.Ben argues Congress doesn't need to act immediately to expand Medicare coverage, but likely will within a few years.Joe and Ben discuss unintended consequences of government price regulation, including effects on innovation and drug development pipelines. They explore how price controls announced before elections affect pharmaceutical strategy and development timelines.Concluding with Ben's research on Medicare Advantage and why both Democrats and Republicans scrutinize this private alternative to traditional Medicare. With over 50 percent of seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, bipartisan interest in reform is reshaping healthcare policy conversations on Capitol Hill.Key TopicsGLP-1 drugs, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, weight loss medications, obesity treatment, Medicare coverage, drug pricing, Inflation Reduction Act, pharmaceutical competition, rebates, gross-to-net pricing, health economics, cardiovascular benefits, diabetes treatment, Medicare Advantage, healthcare policy, innovation incentivesKey Timestamps00:00 Cold Open: "Turned Up to 11"00:24 Welcome to DC EKG00:46 Meet Ben Ippolito (AEI)03:48 The GLP-1 Landscape: Ozempic, Wegovy, and the Field05:04 One Drug, Two Names06:45 Medicare's Weight-Loss Coverage Ban07:21 Blockbusters and Big Effect Sizes09:32 Why Isn't Congress Acting?10:17 Why It Costs Less Than You Think12:34 The Coverage Irrationality14:05 Quality of Life as a Real Benefit15:17 Beyond Weight: Cravings and Addiction18:21 Devil's Advocate: Why Cover It At All?19:48 Gross-to-Net and the Rebate Problem22:41 Why Can't You Just Pay Cash?25:43 The IRA and the Ozempic Price Cut27:32 One Ingredient, One Price30:10 Unintended Consequences in Part D34:01 New Competitors and Killed Programs38:03 What's Next: Medicare Advantage42:04 Wrap-Up and CreditsAbout the Guest(As of May 2024) Ben Ippolito is a Senior Fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. He holds a PhD and Master's degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics from Emory University. Ben examines drug pricing policy, Medicare Advantage, and healthcare innovation economics with regular engagement with Congress.Podcast: DC EKG with Joe GroganGuest: Ben IppolitoSponsor: Survivors for SolutionsProducer: Stay on Course StudiosExecutive Producer: John CZ Czwartacki, DC EKG Podcast

In John 17:24, Jesus reveals His desire that His followers would one day be with Him, see His glory, and enjoy His presence forever. We are kept, sanctified, and unified with this end in mind: that our journey would culminate in our true home–in the presence of Jesus.

Service from Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park, Illinois. Pastor: Steve Hall1) The realness of the promises. 2) The requirement of persisting.- Problem of compromising- Problem of presuming- Problem of discontentment

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Croatia's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 4:04Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:03- Manager – 7:22- Goalkeepers – 7:44- Defenders – 11:03- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 21:56- Attacking Midfielders – 26:59- Forwards – 39:30Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:49 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:28- Surprises in the roster – 52:15 - Big Names off the Squad - 53:35- Injuries – 55:13- Closing thoughts – 59:29- Mediacast Information –1:00:30Outro – 1:02:44NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ektykp5Gf1khttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/742682ec-af4b-45fc-a86f-355a9377dbc4/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:26 - Review of selection and predicted starters – 1:04- Surprises in the roster – 9:52 - Big Names off the Squad - 11:12- Injuries – 12:50- Closing thoughts – 17:04- Mediacast Information – 18:06Outro – 20:19NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/ektykp5Gf1khttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/742682ec-af4b-45fc-a86f-355a9377dbc4/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/rMC_cmhTRe4https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6cba2a4a-8518-47ee-9c6e-3e5e113dec8c/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of Panama's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:49Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:34- Manager – 7:56- Goalkeepers – 8:20- Defenders – 12:32- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 24:48- Attacking Midfielders – 32:00- Forwards – 39:38Section 3: Concluding matters – 42:58 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 43:30- Surprises in the roster – 51:08 - Big Names off the Squad - 53:34- Injuries – 52:51- Closing thoughts – 55:55- Mediacast Information – 57:38Outro – 59:17NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/7UIKXSr7jTIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/90602644-eafa-43bf-b343-3df7858a6a95/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of the groups, teams and players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.This episode is part 2 of the players mediacast.We reveal the final squad selection and compare it to the list of candidates that we created in part 1. We also try to predict the starting players.Finally, we update injuries, list big names off the squad, and give some closing thoughts.Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:10Sections 1 & 2: Deleted in the short versionSection 3: Concluding matters – 0:27- Review of selection and predicted starters – 0:57- Surprises in the roster – 8:43- Big Names off the Squad - 10:02- Injuries – 10:20- Closing thoughts – 13:24- Mediacast Information – 14:56Outro – 16:47NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/7UIKXSr7jTIhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/90602644-eafa-43bf-b343-3df7858a6a95/Here are the links to the full version of part 2https://youtu.be/I--rNQm7SfAhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/cd2927b2-4447-4c2b-b24d-f7c5a4aa95bf/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview.https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

DescriptionThis is Series 32: A preview of England's players for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This episode is part 2 of the full mediacast.In part 1, we created a list of the candidates and their likelihood of being selected for the final squad. We looked at several other things: club affiliations of the players; their games and formations in their last cup and over the recent period; the career biographies, especially of the main players; the recent participation of players over the last two years. In this episode, we look at the squad selections and cover who made the squad and who didn't. If there was a preliminary squad, we outline who was on it. We also make predictions as to who will be the starters, looking a the line-ups in their most recent games to help us. Time StampsMusical Intro – 0:00Spoken Intro – 0:30Section 1: Team Information – 3:30Section 2: Selection of candidates – 7:39- Manager – 7:41- Goalkeepers – 9:28- Defenders – 11:31- Defensive and Central Midfielders – 25:27- Attacking Midfielders – 29:56- Forwards – 37:46Section 3: Concluding matters – 40:10 - Review of selection and predicted starter – 40:29- Surprises in the roster – 47:28 - Big Names off the Squad - 49:19- Injuries – 51:42- Closing thoughts – 56:06Outro – 57:32NavigationHere are the links to part 1:https://youtu.be/-ah4HgS7_HYhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/4c968523-5d67-4af5-99de-1b55be98da41/Use the link below for a mediacast introducing Soccerphiles and the International Soccer Preview. https://youtu.be/5dGoGw3c4mUhttps://player.captivate.fm/episode/af1b585a-9609-432e-bfbc-1901376b1bff/Our Youtube channel has organized each of the series into its own playlist. Find it here:https://www.youtube.com/@soccerphiles/playlistsOur podcast host has all the episodes in reverse chronological order. Find it here:https://soccerphiles.captivate.fm/

In this live special edition of «Ukrainapodden» recorded at Kronesalen, Sentralen in Oslo, co-hosts Tormod Malvin Sæther and Lasha Kavtaradze bring you an essential analysis of Georgia’s escalating domestic and geopolitical crisis. The episode format is split into two distinct acts, kicking off with an expert panel before reaching its grand finale with the headlining interview featuring Georgia's fifth president. The audio quality is not the best, but the best we could manage considering the venue we were recording in. The first half of the episode shines a light on the brutal human rights violations currently occurring under the ruling Georgian Dream government. Investigative journalist Irma Dimitradze from Gazeti Batumelebi shares a harrowing update on her imprisoned colleague Mzia Amaglobeli, who has suffered severe vision loss following a hunger strike. Alongside her, human rights experts Ane Tusvik Bonde from Amnesty International Norge and Gunnar Ekeløve-Slydal from Den norske Helsingforskomité unpack the terrifying reality of the «Russian law», the deployment of toxic chemical agents against student protesters, and the systemic freezing of NGO accounts. They issue a powerful call for Norway to step up and utilize the Council of Europe's legal toolbox to halt this authoritarian shift. The episode then builds to its main event: an exclusive, deeply personal conversation between Jørgen Watne Frydnes from PEN Norge and President Salome Zourabichvili. President Zourabichvili delivers a scathing indictment of oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, framing his administration as a direct executor of Kremlin priorities. She meticulously exposes how the 2024 elections were stolen through a high-tech Russian special operation using Venezuelan electronic voting systems. Concluding the episode, Zourabichvili explains why this pro-Russian regime is suffering from severe internal paranoia and system failure that will prevent it from lasting another five years. This live recording provides a critical roadmap for Western democracies to confront Russia’s hybrid strategies before they arrive at their own doorsteps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded in Chicago, Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Chris Wallis unpack a massive slate of prostate cancer data, fresh from the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The conversation spans the entire disease spectrum, beginning with a deep dive into the PROTEUS trial. Shifting to advanced disease, Dr. Lalani and Dr. Wallis discuss the TALAPRO-3 and the A-DREAM/Alliance A032101 trials. Concluding with a review of sequencing chemotherapy and radioligand therapy in the PLUDO trial, this episode provides an excellent overview of the prostate cancer landscape presented at ASCO 2026.This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Jason Altmire and Riley Burr, authors of the recently published book, Trade Up: Why the Future Belongs to Skilled Trades and How Career Education is Transforming the Workforce. Their conversation touches on how skilled workers will help power the infrastructure of the AI revolution, and what is keeping people from accessing trade schools and alternative career paths that can provide immense opportunities in today's economy. Tune in to learn more about the future of skilled trades.  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: career.org  tradeupbook.com  IN TODAY'S EPISODE:  • [01:30] An introduction to today's guests and topic of discussion. • [02:50] Defining the problem: the gap between jobs and skills. • [05:12] Riley unpacks the scope of the skills gap. • [06:30] How AI is impacting the issue and their thoughts on what might happen in the future. • [11:20] They pinpoint the barriers to getting more kids onto the trades-career path. • [13:40] What students might experience if they pursue an education at a trade school. • [17:00] They discuss other paths that exist to close the gap, like apprenticeships. • [21:00] What we can learn from Switzerland regarding apprenticeships. • [22:30] The role trade unions play. • [23:00] What policymakers can do to create more access and opportunities for trade education. • [27:47] How policymakers can respond to what Gen Z wants. • [29:20] Concluding thoughts from our guests on today's topic of conversation.

In this episode of AACS Today, Matt and Jamison explore the shifting landscape of religious liberty and the emergence of a "new day" in Washington, D.C. The discussion focuses on the recent work of the Religious Liberty Commission and the Department of Justice's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, which were established to investigate the "weaponization" of government mechanisms against Christian institutions.Through a detailed look at cases involving Liberty University and Grand Canyon University, the hosts illustrate how administrative processes have been used as punishment, often resulting in fines significantly higher than those issued to secular universities for arguably more severe violations. The episode also addresses the "Rededicate 250" event and Speaker Johnson's articulation of the foundational American belief that human rights are endowed by God rather than granted by the government. Concluding with a call to "eternal vigilance," listeners are encouraged to participate in the upcoming public comment period for the Commission's report to help preserve religious conscience and practice for future generations.

This is the Q&A from after the talk sponsored by the Hindu Council of Australia in cooperation with the Australian School of Meditation and Yoga.The question was whether there is a distinction between Dharma and Sanatana Dharma? Acharya das concludes this Q&A session with the clarification that Sanatana Dharma is eternal and represents the soul's nature fully expressed in the spiritual dimension, and self-realization is accessible to everyone, as it is the uncovering of their eternal nature rather than being reserved for special individuals.The discussion covers sadhana (spiritual practice) as the means to attain spiritual goals, with meditation on spiritual sounds as the foundational practice. The teacher uses the analogy of fog being burned away by sunlight to describe how regular spiritual practice gradually reveals spiritual clarity and identity. Key components include meditation/chanting, cultivation of yoga wisdom (atma jnana), and spiritual association (sangha). Acharya das also addresses the transformation from ego-centered consciousness to God-centered consciousness, describing the journey from seeing oneself as the central enjoying agent to becoming an eternal servant of God.Chapters 00:00:00 Audience member sharing their understanding of Dharma 00:02:59 Progressive Nature of Vedic Dharma and Spiritual Advancement ‎ 00:06:53 Sadhana: The Practical Path to Self-Realization ‎ 00:10:37 Essential Elements of Spiritual Practice‎ 00:14:04 Transformation from Ego-Centered to God-Centered Consciousness ‎ 00:16:38 The Journey from Self-Centeredness to Selflessness ‎ 00:20:30 Practical Spiritual Living and Modern Challenges ‎ 00:23:31 Developing Consciousness and Introspection ‎ 00:27:41 Emotional Regulation and Practical Wisdom ‎ 00:29:27 The Eternal Nature of Sanatana Dharma ‎ 00:31:37 Universal Accessibility of Self-Realization ‎ 00:32:33 Concluding with Transcendental Sound Practice

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 116 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Episode 1030 (17:29) In this episode: Fr. Bill reflects on the amazing change that occurred with the Apostles due to the Holy Spirit; Image of chocolate milk; The need to stir the Spirit in us; Concluding with a prayer to invite the Holy Spirit tin us; Double header songs Music: "I Need Your Spirit" and "Come, Holy Spirit, cpome (Lyrics & music generated by AI: Chat GPT and Suno.com) Audio Produced on Logic Pro Related Web Sites:  My Website Podcast Page All Previous Episodes

The concluding sections of AI Valley analyze the shift toward an "accelerationist" political landscape. While the Bidenadministration proposed testing rules for safety, the Trump administration favors rapid development to maintain a competitive edge over China. This environment has led Sam Altman to retract his earlier calls for regulation. Instead, tech companies now advocate for "fair use" policies to train models on copyrighted works without compensating authors. Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has also pivoted to "open source" AI to challenge the gatekeeping of Apple and Google. Currently, accelerationists hold the advantage, viewing the trillion-dollar race for AI supremacy as a vital national priority. (8/8)1906 STANFORD

On a night that pretty much summed up how weird (and disappointing) the entire 2025-26 season was, Juventus didn't get the win nor the help they needed to qualify for the Champions League next year. 00:00 Concluding a miserable 2025-26 season 04:09 Ultras madness before the game even began 13:14 The moments that defined our failure this season 17:29 Torino 2-2 Juventus recap 24:01 Power struggle at the top of the Juve pyramid 29:30 Squad composition, deficiencies, and the Next Gen 44:33 Question from the Socials You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bwrao.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JuventusNation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as well as the Fans First Sports Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FansFirstSN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter. You can also follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Instagram page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blackwhitereadallover.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concluding our three-series on Dante, Fr. John and Fr. Jacob walk through the finale of Dante's Divine Comedy, the Paradiso. This "highlights reel" serves as an overview of the work for anyone every interested, but intimated by a poem of such stature. We hope it inspires a reading, as the poetry of Dante is truly inexhaustible. If you are interested in more, check out Fr. John's nine-part lecture series at Our Lady of Lourdes: https://www.youtube.com/@LourdesDenver/streams.