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Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to Lina, 35, and Mike, 28, a married couple living in South Florida with their 8-month-old son. Despite earning almost $200,000 annually, they've been entangled in debt since their wedding three years ago. They consistently make plans to conquer their financial woes but never follow through. Their debt has soared to over $750,000, and their fixed costs devour 98% of their take-home pay, leaving them with zero savings. Lina attributes their financial struggles to unexpected events, like her pregnancy, which led to her cutting back on work and an increased focus on comfort and convenience, regardless of the cost. Mike, an accountant, has largely deferred to Lina, resulting in a fractured approach to their shared finances. They both use "comfort" as a justification for their spending, avoiding "sacrifice," yet this mindset is driving them toward a financial cliff. Can Ramit help them confront their real numbers, bridge their communication gap, and finally unite as a financial team to build a rich life? In this episode we uncover: • Why Lina's comfort-first approach to spending is unsustainable • Mike's "happy wife, happy life" approach to finances • The shocking reality of their $750,000 debt despite a high income • How Mike's "accountant" background has not helped their personal finances • The startling hidden costs of their lifestyle choices • Lina's upbringing with generational wealth and its impact on her money mindset • Mike's immigrant experience and its influence on his spending habits • The unspoken divide in their financial expectations and responsibilities • Ramit's direct challenge to their "comfort over sacrifice" mentality • A dramatic suggestion to overhaul their financial situation • Their raw and vulnerable discussion about making tough decisions • The moment Mike and Lina finally confront their financial reality Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:04:01) "We make plans and we never follow through" (00:09:00) Understanding their "comfort vs. sacrifice" mentality (00:18:40) Mike's "happy wife, happy life" approach (00:34:50) Unpacking their debt (00:40:11) "If we're a plane, we're about to crash" (00:46:00) Lina's privileged upbringing & generational wealth (01:00:21) Mike's immigrant story and mom's sacrifices (01:26:02) Confronting their high fixed costs and potential solutions (01:17:01) Mike and Lina's dramatic confrontation about spending habits (01:21:00) The power of a shared vision for their future (01:32:14) Follow-ups This episode is brought to you by: Leesa | Go to https://leesa.com for 20% off mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code RAMIT, exclusive for my listeners LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack with any LMNT order at https://drinklmnt.com/RAMIT DeleteMe | Get 20% off all consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/ramit and use promo code RAMIT at checkout Factor | Go to https://factormeals.com/ramit50OFF and use code RAMIT50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus free breakfast for 1 year ZocDoc | Go to https://zocdoc.com/ramit to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today #sponsored  Connect with Ramit • Get my new book, Money For Couples • Get Money Coaching with Ramit  • Download the Conscious Spending Plan • Listen to my book—now on Audible • Get my New York Times best-selling book • Get my no-numbers journal • Other episodes • Instagram • Twitter • YouTube If you or your partner get stressed spending $150 on dinner, or are covering up spending, I'd like to help. Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at iwt.com/apply

Hey Baes! Today we're continuing the Warring For Your Marriage series with Episode 5.In this episode we're breaking down how to identify, confront, and defeat the seeds of Satan before they grow into destruction in your relationships and marriage.Spiritual warfare in relationships is real, but when you understand your authority and how to use it, you don't have to stay under attack. Grab your journals!If you feel led to sow A Seed:Cash App: $thechristianbaePaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TheChristianBaeZelle/Apple Pay: TheChristianBae@gmail.comMasterclasses:February: Soft&Submitted (Feminine Energy Masterclass) https://thechristianbae.com/products/soft-submitted-masterclassMarch: Master Your Anointinghttps://thechristianbae.com/products/master-your-authority-masterclassApril: Warring For Your Marriage Masterclasshttps://thechristianbae.com/products/warring-for-your-marriage-masterclass⸻Upcoming EventsWhere Wives War Workshop (In Person)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wive-war-workshopWhere Wives War Workshop (Virtual)https://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-pt-3-replayWhere Wives War Mentoringhttps://thechristianbae.com/products/where-wives-war-1-1-mentorship-application-requiredMakeup products: https://liketk.it/5Vx6b______________________________________________** Things mentioned in todays video:**– Defeating the seeds of Satan– Identifying destructive patterns early– Spiritual authority in relationships– Confronting what was planted– Protecting your marriage from spiritual warfare______________________________________________♡ F O L L O W M Y S O C I A L S ♡Instagram: https://instagram.com/thechristianbae_?utm_medium=copy_linkTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRDTxdR2/______________________________________________Business inquiries: TheChristianBae@gmail.comPO Box 100527Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310#thechristianbae #wherewiveswar

Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: Straight Talk on Patriarchy and Harm [Part I of II] In this episode I read to you a shocking and brilliant article that I wish every Latter-day Saint can hear. This is a tough topic but one where reform will not touch until we start looking it in the eye. Please listen and share this article. Thank you to the Dialogue Foundation and to the author Suzanne E. Greco, whose trailblazing work may eventually be instrumental in preventing countless LDS women and girls from future harm. She wrote the article. I read the article. Please do your part and share the article (via the podcast or linked HERE!)Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Context00:26 Upcoming Episode Preview 03:31 Reading the Article: Confronting Men's Violence 05:26 Author's Background and Article Introduction 06:26 Article Reading: Violence Against Women in LDS Church 11:11 Personal Story of Abuse 14:56 Credibility Issues and External Validation 19:59 Global Perspective on Violence Against Women 25:38 Utah Statistics and Under-Reporting 28:38 Male Ecclesiastical Leaders as First Responders 32:38 Challenges and Solutions 33:18 Solution One: Legal Changes and Clergy-Penitent Laws 38:31 High-Profile Cases and Institutional Betrayal 42:58 Solution Two: Women's Ministry and Male Protection Racket 46:23 Solution Three: Training and Education 48:23 DARVO Tactics and Victim-Perpetrator Dynamics 52:52 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the showSupport the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie's Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

Ephesians 4:31Anger never corrects itself. It never disappears...in fact the longer you leave it the stronger it grows. Confronting your anger is the best thing you can do to deal with it—confess it and let it go today. Don't wait another moment.

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In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we engage in a candid conversation with Congressman Tim Burchett from Tennessee. Burchett shares his straightforward views on the urgent need for voter ID laws and the troubling state of government inefficiency. He expresses his frustration with the Senate's slow response to critical issues, including alarming findings about non-citizens voting and the necessity of protecting election integrity.Burchett highlights recent developments, such as a grand jury subpoena in Maricopa County and a raid in Fulton County, and emphasizes the importance of addressing voter fraud. He draws a compelling analogy between illegal voting and serious crimes, urging Americans to recognize the significance of every vote. The congressman believes that public pressure can lead to meaningful change in the Senate, and he discusses the misconceptions surrounding voter ID requirements.Additionally, Burchett reveals his plans to introduce legislation aimed at eliminating the capital gains tax on property sales, a move he believes will benefit retirees and stimulate the economy. He also addresses the challenges of navigating a Congress that often prioritizes bureaucracy over efficiency.Next, we explore the intriguing developments in California politics as Democrat Party chair Rusty Hicks calls for candidates unlikely to win to withdraw from the race. With midterm elections approaching, a petition for voter ID requirements has garnered significant support, potentially changing the political landscape in the state. Legal expert and conservative commentator Sam Mirejovsky joins John and Amanda to discuss the implications of these developments, including the possibility of a Republican victory in the governor's race and the impact of voter ID laws.Sam provides insights into the upcoming Supreme Court cases that could reshape electoral dynamics, including issues surrounding ballot counting, racial gerrymandering, and the representation of illegal immigrants in apportionment. He emphasizes the potential consequences for the Democratic Party if these cases are decided in favor of conservative positions.The conversation also touches on the recent actions of Democrats in Congress regarding Iran, revealing a surprising divide within the party on foreign policy. Sam critiques the Democratic stance and highlights the disconnect between party leaders and the American public's views on terrorism.Finally, Shannon Davis, CEO of American Alternative Assets, provides insights on navigating the current economic landscape. Shannon explains the limitations of the Social Security cost of living adjustments and how retirees are effectively losing ground financially. He shares valuable strategies for protecting retirement savings through tangible assets like gold and silver, which historically outperform traditional investments during times of market volatility.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A deep exploration of narcissism, grandiosity, and spiritual narcissism, examining how the dragon of ego inflation can shape our psychology, distort relationships, and disguise itself as awakening, wisdom, and false light

Thomas Bourne has been a Palestine activist for around a decade. His prominence in the movement has seen him face online abuse in the past. Last month the line between his personal life and his activism was broken.After Thomas confronted Matt Lucas in an underground station, the online world went into overdrive. Prominent figures were calling out his actions, and newspapers delved into his personal life to an extent he'd never experienced.It reached a peak when Thomas lost his job as a result of the attention put on him by some of Britain's biggest right-wing papers.Thomas came by the studio to walk us through the events of the day that changed his life.Thomas's identity has been protected at his request.Subscribe to How to Rebuild Britain now: https://linktr.ee/howtorebuildbritain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Mexico is taking on an investigation into the sterilization of Native American women through coercion, deception, or by merely carrying out procedures entirely without consent. The state is mainly looking at time in the 1970s following the establishment of the federal Office of Population Affairs and a policy change that increased reimbursements for outside doctors contracting with Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities for each procedure. Native Americans were included in groups targeted for sterilizations because of the false impression they were less intelligent and that they were not as productive members of society as other groups. In 10 years, Native American birth rates were more than halved. Other states and Canada have broached the topic of forced sterilization that tried to formalize racist policies in the name of public health. New Mexico is the first to take aim at the role IHS clinics played in carrying out the policies. GUESTS Elena Giacci (Diné), historical trauma trainer and anti-sexual violence advocate Josett Monette (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians), cabinet secretary for the State of New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Chief Don Stevens (Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation) Jean Whitehorse (Diné)

A new report shows access to nearby nature in the U.S. is not equal and the gap is closely tied to race and income. Researchers say Indigenous communities are among those most affected. The Mountain West News Bureau's Kaleb Roedel has more. Communities of color are three times more likely than white communities to live in places with severe nature loss — fewer parks, fewer trees, more pollution. That is thanks in part to resource extraction and the rapid development of natural spaces. Researchers say that is significant for tribal areas, where land is closely tied to cultural traditions and food systems. Rena Payan with Justice Outside, which co-produced the report, says losing nearby nature isn't just about scenery. “Nature deprivation isn’t just about the aesthetics of who has access to ‘big nature.' It’s also about who has access to clean air and clean water.” The report also highlights Indigenous-led solutions. On the Navajo Nation, local groups are restoring native grasslands and wildlife habitat. In Alaska, Native organizations are protecting salmon streams and coastal ecosystems that support subsistence. Researchers say efforts grounded in Indigenous stewardship could help close what they call the nation's growing nature gap. Reliable high-speed internet is still out of reach for many tribal communities. A new report highlights ongoing barriers to broadband access in Indian Country. Daniel Spaulding has more. The report from the Urban Institute says many Indigenous communities lack reliable high-speed internet, especially in rural areas. Recent federal investments have helped expand broadband in some tribal communities, but gaps remain. Tomi Rajninger is a co-author of the report. “In certain parts of the country, especially in Indian Country and a lot of rural communities, folks have a lot less access to high speed broadband than other parts of the U.S.” The Urban Institute's Gabe Samuels says geography is one of the biggest challenges. “Because of the historic way where a lot of tribes are relocated, they’re often located in maybe more remote rural areas that are physically harder to access, it’s just kind of compounds the challenge to accessing.” Rajninger and Samuels both say allowing tribes to manage their own broadband infrastructure will be key to improving access. American bison inside a pen at Genesee Park near Golden, Colo. on March 6, 2026. (Courtesy Denver Parks and Recreation) American bison are a symbol of the West that might have vanished from this landscape entirely, if not for conservation efforts. As KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, the city of Denver donates bison from a long-established herd to tribes and nonprofits each year. Snow powdered the 34 bison inside a pen while tribes blessed them. Eleven went to the Navajo Nation. The rest were sent to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, a Lakota nonprofit, Buffalo First, in South Dakota, and the Denver-based Tall Bull Memorial Council. This keystone species once roamed the Great Plains, but faced the brink of extinction. In 1908, the Denver Zoo had only 18 animals left in captivity, but they would help form a herd near Golden, Colo. The city has transferred more than 170 buffalo into tribal hands. (Courtesy Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center) In New York state, more than 900 acres of land is returning to Indigenous care. The Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center, Paul Smith's College, the Nature Conservancy, and the Adirondack Land Trust joined in the land-back partnership. The Nature Conservancy purchased 600 acres of land for $1.1 million from the college and transferred ownership to the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center. The cultural center will privately own and steward the land. The land trust has already transferred 300 acres of adjoining land to the cultural center. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Confronting a past of forced sterilization

New Mexico is taking on an investigation into the sterilization of Native American women through coercion, deception, or by merely carrying out procedures entirely without consent. The state is mainly looking at time in the 1970s following the establishment of the federal Office of Population Affairs and a policy change that increased reimbursements for outside doctors contracting with Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities for each procedure. Native Americans were included in groups targeted for sterilizations because of the false impression they were less intelligent and that they were not as productive members of society as other groups. In 10 years, Native American birth rates were more than halved. Other states and Canada have broached the topic of forced sterilization that tried to formalize racist policies in the name of public health. New Mexico is the first to take aim at the role IHS clinics played in carrying out the policies. GUESTS Elena Giacci (Diné), historical trauma trainer and anti-sexual violence advocate Josett Monette (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians), cabinet secretary for the State of New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Chief Don Stevens (Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation) Jean Whitehorse (Diné)

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George and Whitney Kamel join Matt & Abby for an honest conversation about money, marriage, and what financial freedom actually looks like behind the scenes. Known from The Ramsey Show and Smart Money Happy Hour, George shares how he and Whitney followed the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to pay off all their debt, eliminate their $165,000 mortgage in just 26 months, and reach millionaire status by age 32. They talk cutting up credit cards, renting vs. buying, why so many Americans feel stuck financially, and the real sacrifices required to become debt-free. We also answer listener questions about budgeting on one income, saving while paying off debt, and buying your first home, before putting George and Whitney to the test in a fun round of Agree to Disagree: Financial Edition. This episode is sponsored by Upwork, Little Spoon, Square, and Olipop. UPWORK: Visit https://Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. LITTLE SPOON: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://littlespoon.com/UNPLANNED30 and enter code UNPLANNED30 for 30% off your first order. SQUARE: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/unplanned! #squarepod Chapters: 00:00 - George Kamel 02:17 - How we met 06:13 - Working for Dave Ramsey 07:42 - We got our wedding paid for 11:15 - Ramsey Solutions Baby Steps 22:08 - Getting out of debt 36:07 - Buying a house w/out a credit score 39:16 - Credit Cards 45:54 - Talking to our kids about finances 50:00 - How frugal are you really? 58:38 - Viewer questions 1:12:48 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 10, 2026 Dr. COREY W. JOHNSON,author, pastor of Providence BaptistChurch of Pasadena, TX, & co-foun-der of Providence Bible Institute, whowill address:“The FOLLY & VANITY of YOUTH:CONFRONTING the SINS COMMONto YOUNG PEOPLE” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

America First doesn't mean pretending Iran hasn't been at war with us since 1979.Iranian-backed terrorists have killed Americans for decades. Destroying a regime that exports terror and strengthens the China–Russia axis isn't “interventionism.” It's deterrence. Strength prevents bigger wars.

Caleb Guilliams confronts Logan Hertz from @HazeltineLLC over his controversial video calling out Nelson Nash and the Nelson Nash Institute. Did Logan's criticisms go too far?Watch the Video on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/aZCFOdmR4FkWant a Whole Life Insurance Policy? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarityBuy Your Tickets to the Life Insurance Summit!Click Here: https://betterwealth.com/summitLearn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.comTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:30 Logan's Video Criticizing Nelson Nash02:22 Why was the video made?03:45 Was there a trigger point for the video?05:24 Challenging the material and Nelson's principles07:26 Personal experience with Nelson Nash and the Catholic discussion10:59 Response to "Stirring the Pot" and Nelson's character13:21 Becoming aware of the content in Nelson's book15:42 Can you be apart of the Nelson Nash Institute and be a Catholic?19:50 What Logan Respects About R. Nelson Nash30:52 Articulation of the Infinite Banking Concept33:56 Why Nelson and the book took off?36:24 How the Institute should be funded: Donations vs. Free Market40:47 Thinking long range vs. Biblical principles and living intentionally43:57 Philosophical differences and estate planning45:15 Nelson's use of scripture in his book51:09 Focusing on ideas and self-criticism53:51 Cultish worship vs. honoring Nelson Nash57:39 Final ThoughtsDISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy*This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information offered.

A download from Davos reveals how water is rising on the global agenda — with business leaders, governments, and NGOs increasingly recognizing it as a critical climate and economic risk. In this episode, Jason Morrison, president of the Pacific Institute, shares insights from the World Economic Forum gathering this past January, where conversations about water resilience are reaching CEOs, prime ministers, and top decision-makers. He explains how initiatives like the CEO Water Mandate and the Water Resilience Coalition are mobilizing major corporations to tackle water challenges collectively across stressed basins worldwide. The discussion highlights real-world efforts underway in places like California and the Mississippi River basin, where companies are investing in projects such as groundwater recharge, watershed restoration, and improved water efficiency.Morrison also describes how new data tools, satellite monitoring, and collaborative basin-scale strategies are helping track measurable progress. The key takeaway from Davos: the water sector doesn't need more pledges — it needs execution, scaling proven solutions that can deliver meaningful impact on the ground.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability.

Spouting Off with Karen Kataline Defending the Republic, Voter Integrity, Border Security, and the Rise of Patriotic Media Host Karen Kataline, sitting in for the late Alan Nathan, leads a robust discussion on the legislative fight for the SAVE Act, the necessity of border security, and the growing cultural shift toward unapologetic patriotism in entertainment. The episode features policy expert Robert Romano and "American Rebel" CEO Andy Ross to analyze the intersection of constitutional governance and national identity. The Legislative Push for Voter Integrity and the SAVE Act The conversation opens with a focus on the SAVE Act, a two-pronged legislative effort designed to secure American elections. Robert Romano explains that the bill aims to require voter ID for national elections and mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration. To bypass political gridlock, proponents suggest attaching the act to essential spending resolutions, such as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, forcing a bipartisan negotiation. There is also a significant discussion regarding the Senate filibuster; Romano suggests that Republicans should be transparent about the rules, potentially putting a rules change to a vote to show the public exactly where their representatives stand on passing vital legislation. Confronting the "Racist" Narrative and Border Realities Karen Kataline and Robert Romano challenge the mainstream characterization of voter ID laws as "racist." They argue that the Democratic position—suggesting minorities are unable to obtain identification—is itself a demeaning stereotype, noting that IDs are required for nearly all basic societal functions, from employment to purchasing age-restricted goods. Turning to the border, Romano highlights the effectiveness of deterrents, noting a massive decrease in border encounters when military presence is utilized. The segment also critiques celebrity "hypocrisy signaling," specifically citing Billie Eilish's comments on "stolen land" while maintaining a high-security, gated estate. The Rise of Patriotic Entertainment and "American Rebel" The latter half of the program introduces Andy Ross, who discusses the "All-American Halftime Show" as a positive protest against the "wokeism" and "demonic" themes perceived in mainstream Super Bowl performances. Ross shares the story of his brand, American Rebel, which evolved from a viral patriotic anthem into a successful line of products including gun safes and "Rebel Light" beer. He emphasizes that his messaging—focused on being "God-fearing" and "Constitution-loving"—is intended to be a common-sense celebration of American values, despite pushback from left-wing media. Ross views the current era as a "golden age" for faith, family, and freedom-oriented programming. The program concludes with a call to action for conservatives to remain "fired up" and unapologetic in their defense of American culture and law. By focusing on common-sense policies like voter ID and supporting alternative media that celebrates traditional values, the guests suggest a path forward for restoring constitutional integrity and national pride.

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This week we begin by looking at an in-depth piece by an astute Japanese observer about China’s current bargaining strategy with the US, balancing Iran and its own internal struggles (3:51), followed by a more cynical view from China hawk Gordon Chang (19:53). Then, after taking a break to look at one aspect of China’s current real-estate troubles (24:57), I try to explain the motivation behind all that China does (or does not do) in the world (40:25). Lastly, we look at all of the Pray for China cities for the coming week (48:18). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why Xi Can’t Say No To Trump Despite Iran Strikes (Paywall) https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-why-xi-can-t-say-no-to-trump-visit-despite-the-iran-strikes Gordon Chang is (Mostly) Right This Time https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/gordon-chang-urges-us-treat-china-enemy-combatant-warns-subs-operating-very-close-us I Miss China’s Cheap Apartments https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/03/cheap-apartments-spawn-retire-early-trend-amid-chinas-slowing-economy/ Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-mar-8-14-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more! Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

My guest on today's podcast was Carolyn Johnson, Founder & CEO of GuardUs Innovations. A mechanical engineer with a background in biology and product development, Carolyn became fascinated by the wolf reintroduction in Colorado - and especially with the lack of success that livestock predation deterrents were having.  The costs to the state of Colorado have grown well beyond projections already, and if the wolves are to grow in number the livestock encounters must become more rare or the project will be unsustainable to the state and to ranchers.  Enter GuardUs Innovations, Carolyn's product and software start-up which uses collars on the animals - especially cattle and sheep - equipped with sensors, lights, and noises - and all AI-informed and networked - to keep the wolves away.  GuardUs products also work on other predators such as big cats and bears and even ravens from choosing livestock as what's for dinner.  Carolyn is in the thick of it, with beta product testing, fundraising, lobbying, and both hardware and software development in full swing.  She's also hyper smart, and if my eye for talent is correct, it won't be long before you're reading about how GuardUs technology saved the wolf re-introduction project in Colorado - and is now keeping herds safer and ranchers more informed about their stock than ever before.  So tune in on the front end of this journey, and please enjoy, as I did, my conversation with Carolyn Johnson.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

This week we begin by looking at an in-depth piece by an astute Japanese observer about China’s current bargaining strategy with the US, balancing Iran and its own internal struggles (3:51), followed by a more cynical view from China hawk Gordon Chang (19:53). Then, after taking a break to look at one aspect of China’s current real-estate troubles (24:57), I try to explain the motivation behind all that China does (or does not do) in the world (40:25). Lastly, we look at all of the Pray for China cities for the coming week (48:18). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why Xi Can’t Say No To Trump Despite Iran Strikes (Paywall) https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-why-xi-can-t-say-no-to-trump-visit-despite-the-iran-strikes Gordon Chang is (Mostly) Right This Time https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/gordon-chang-urges-us-treat-china-enemy-combatant-warns-subs-operating-very-close-us I Miss China’s Cheap Apartments https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/03/cheap-apartments-spawn-retire-early-trend-amid-chinas-slowing-economy/ Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-mar-8-14-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more! Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

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Why does every new technology seem to make work harder and not easier? In 1974, Harry Braverman published a seminal text Labor and Monopoly Capital to answer that question. Combining a careful study of scientific management and technological innovation with several of Marx's key concepts, Braverman explained why workers under capitalism are gradually transformed into mere cogs in the machine. On the latest episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber and Melissa Naschek discuss the process of managers breaking down workers' skills and why work under capitalism tends to degrade rather than fulfill us. Interested in attending our live show? Sign up here: https://littlefieldnyc.com/event/?wfea_eb_id=1984301239423 TICKETS: $10 solidarity rate. $20 standard entry. Seats are first come, first served. The latest issue of Catalyst is out and you can subscribe for just $20 using the code CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM: https://catalyst-journal.com/subscribe/?code=CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM Have a question for us? Write to us by email: confronting.capitalism@jacobin.com Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber is produced by Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, and published by Jacobin. Music by Zonkey.

Part 3 of the True Geordie Podcast dives into the most challenging and controversial topics yet, as Ali Dawah reflects on personal experiences, confronting extremism, and navigating criticism in today's world. The discussion examines the intersection of faith, culture, and modern societal expectations, pushing listeners to think critically about beliefs, accountability, and influence. With the trademark depth and compassion of the True Geordie Podcast, this episode balances raw honesty with thoughtful analysis, offering insight into the pressures, responsibilities, and decisions faced by public figures. A must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of complex cultural debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, the United States and the free world have kicked dangerous problems down the road. Now those threats are demanding attention. Todd Huff examines the growing dangers posed by regimes like Iran, the Venezuelan dictatorship under Nicolás Maduro, and violent cartels destabilizing the Western Hemisphere. At what point does a foreign threat become an American problem? Todd explains why ignoring tyrannical regimes allows them to metastasize into far greater dangers. He also argues that leadership sometimes requires confronting evil early—before nuclear ambitions, terrorism, and regional instability spiral out of control. This episode explores the tension between avoiding endless global policing and protecting liberty when hostile regimes openly threaten America and its allies.

For decades, the United States and the free world have kicked dangerous problems down the road. Now those threats are demanding attention. Todd Huff examines the growing dangers posed by regimes like Iran, the Venezuelan dictatorship under Nicolás Maduro, and violent cartels destabilizing the Western Hemisphere. At what point does a foreign threat become an American problem? Todd explains why ignoring tyrannical regimes allows them to metastasize into far greater dangers. He also argues that leadership sometimes requires confronting evil early—before nuclear ambitions, terrorism, and regional instability spiral out of control. This episode explores the tension between avoiding endless global policing and protecting liberty when hostile regimes openly threaten America and its allies.

Rachel and Simon speak with the author and academic Mary Beard. Mary is a professor emerita of classics at Cambridge University and the Classics editor of the Times Literary Supplement. She has written more than 20 books, including "Pompeii" (the winner of the Wolfson History Prize in 2008), "Confronting the Classics", "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome" and "Women & Power: A Manifesto". Several of her titles have been bestsellers and her work has been published in more than 35 languages. Mary has also presented many television documentaries, such as "Meet the Romans with Mary Beard" and "Inside Culture". She is a fellow of the British Academy and in 2018 she received a damehood for "services to the study of classical civilisations". We spoke to Mary about her early interest in learning Latin and Greek; moving from an academic career to writing and broadcasting for a wider audience; and her new book, "Talking Classics". Join us on April 21st as we interview Michael Morpurgo at the Lantern Theatre in Bristol. You can get your tickets via Live Nation.  We've made another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added 40 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New York Times, the Washington Post and the BBC. The whole compendium now runs to a whopping 160 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (seven are left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a monthly call with Simon and Rachel. A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 years after her wrongful arrest for the murder of 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox returns to Perugia, Italy, to confront the man who led an aggressive prosecution against her: Dr Giuliano Mignini.    In this episode, Laura Richards deconstructs the psychological and systemic failures—including confirmation bias and media distortion - that allowed a "fictionalized" narrative to supersede forensic reality – for nearly a decade.   Key Discussion Points & Behavioral Analysis: ·       The Prosecutorial Narrative: Amanda reflects on how the prosecution built a case around a "sex game gone wrong," a story that persisted despite the lack of forensic evidence connecting her to the crime and only one suspects, Rudy Guede's, DNA at the crime scene. ·       Systemic Failures: A deep dive into the legal hurdles and institutional injustices that denied Amanda a fair trial, including the early "fast-track" trial of Rudy Guede that effectively shielded him from public scrutiny while Amanda remained the media's focus. ·       The Psychology of Public Vilification: Laura explores the "Foxy Knoxy" tabloid phenomenon, analyzing how confirmation bias and sexualized media tropes were used to dehumanize Amanda and influence public perception. ·       Confronting the "Wolf": Amanda discusses her decision to meet face-to-face with lead prosecutor Dr Giuliano Mignini. She explores the complex journey from being a "hurt person" seeking understanding to finding the capacity for grace and regular correspondence with the man who imprisoned her. ·       Documenting Trauma: Christopher Robinson shares the emotional weight of filming Amanda's return to Italy, balancing his dual roles as a protective husband and a filmmaker capturing raw, often unflattering moments of vulnerability and healing.  ·       Watch Mouth of the Wolf on Disney Plus and Hulu. ·         #MeredithKercher #AmandaKnox #RudyGuede #Podcast #TrueCrime #CrimeAnalyst #CriminalBehaviouralAnalysis #Forensics #Police #Advocacy #ItalianPolice #Mignini #truecrimepodcast #podcast #expert #expertanalysis    Clip  https://youtu.be/2MkaH9qgZwk?si=aea9UgTcXdKk0HyI  More from Amanda and Christopher:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39365783/        • The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox | Official...       2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       Laura offers 2026 Masterclasses : University Accredited DASH Risk Masterclass March 11 and 12 and DASH Train the Trainer.    Register for Masterclasses         www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com         For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It's a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events:    www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst       Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast       Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       Threads: @crimeanalyst       X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       TikTok: @crimeanalystpod       Website: www.crime-analyst.com         If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five-star review wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of the True Geordie Podcast, the conversation with Ali Dawah intensifies as the debate around Islam, feminism, and polygamy goes even deeper. Challenging questions are met with direct answers as the discussion confronts extremism, accountability, and the real-world impact of ideology. With detailed analysis and respectful but unfiltered dialogue, the True Geordie Podcast pushes beyond surface-level talking points to explore belief, identity, and modern cultural tensions. This episode continues the search for clarity on controversial issues, blending compassion with hard-hitting questions in a conversation that refuses to stay comfortable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Purim, Jews read Esther — a story of survival in the face of annihilation. This episode connects that ancient warning to today's confrontation with Iran. Is this war, self-defense, or tragic necessity? We explore Amalek, radical evil, human rights, and what it means to hold both the sword and the prayer book in a dangerous world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran's military infrastructure, much of the Arab world—including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Kuwait, Morocco—publicly aligned with the action. The Houthis condemned the strike as “an attack on all Muslims,” but signaled Iran could respond without their military involvement. Russia and China issued denunciations, yet neither moved to assist Tehran. What happens next? Ilan Berman will discuss: What is the United States seeking to achieve—and what will that require? How stable is Iran's internal political order, and what role could the opposition play? What does the regional outlook look like? Is Tehran attempting to widen the war—and what could follow? Ilan Berman is Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council and an expert on Middle East and Iran policy. He has consulted for U.S. government agencies and written and edited several books on regional security, including Dismantling Tyranny: Transitioning Beyond Totalitarian Regimes and Taking on Tehran: Strategies for Confronting the Islamic Republic.

On this powerful episode of the True Geordie Podcast, Ali Dawah sits down for a raw and thought-provoking conversation tackling Islam vs feminism, the controversy around multiple wives, and directly confronting extremist ideologies like ISIS. With detailed questioning and balanced analysis, the True Geordie Podcast explores faith, culture, gender roles, and the clash of modern values with religious tradition. This episode doesn't shy away from difficult topics it challenges assumptions, unpacks heated debates, and seeks understanding through honest dialogue. A compelling deep dive into one of today's most controversial cultural conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indecision isn't solved by clever one-liners—it's transformed by a vision of the glory of Jesus Christ. In this message from James 4, Pastor Tom calls us to “decide already.” Confronting our double-minded hearts, divided between God and the world, he shows how conflict, pride, and compromise flow from misaligned loyalties. The answer isn't trying harder—it's seeing Christ more clearly and submitting fully to Him. “Resist the devil, draw near to God,” James says, and He will draw near to you. This is a call to wholehearted devotion, daily repentance, and decisive alignment under the gracious, glorious lordship of Jesus.

Cédric Durand discusses ecological planning, institutional utopias, and the idea of bifurcation. Find the feed of English episodes only here: https://www.futurehistories-international.com/ You can also import the RSS feed to your favorite app: https://www.futurehistories-international.com/feed.xml Shownotes Cédric at the University of Geneva (includes a list of his publications): https://www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/dehes/membres/cedric-durand Cédric's personal website: https://durandcedric.wordpress.com/ Durand, C. & Keucheyan, R. (2026 forthcoming). Das Prinzip Verzweigung. Über ökologische Planung in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. Dietz. https://dietzberlin.de/verlagsprogramm-fruehjahr-2026 Durand, C. & Keucheyan, R. (2024). Comment bifurquer. Les principes de la planification écologique. La Découverte. https://www.editionsladecouverte.fr/comment_bifurquer-9782355221910 Durand, C., Hofferberth, E., Schmelzer, M. (2024). Planning Beyond Growth. The Case for Economic Democracy within Ecological Limits. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 437. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652623045092?via%3Dihub Durand, C. & Keucheyan, R. (2022). Planning without Political Constraint imposed on Economic Actors is not real Planning. Verso Blog. https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/5469-planning-without-political-constraint-imposed-on-economic-actors-is-not-real-planning on Karl William Kapp: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_William_Kapp on Friedrich Hayek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Hayek O'Neill, J. (2002). Socialist Calculation and Environmental Valuation. Money, Markets and Ecology. Science & Society, 66(1). http://gesd.free.fr/oneill.pdf on La Planification Ècologique in France: https://www.info.gouv.fr/grand-dossier/france-nation-verte the Secrétariat général à la planification écologique (SGPE): https://lannuaire.service-public.gouv.fr/gouvernement/6af2c8c4-bdf7-405c-bd9e-ed48dad83b96 Viennot, M. (2025). La planification écologique. La Découverte. https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1867-c1/appendix.htm Pisani-Ferry, J. & Mahfouz, S. (2023). The Economic Implications of Climate Action. A Repot to the French Prime Minister. France Stratégie. https://www.strategie-plan.gouv.fr/en/publications/economic-implications-climate-action Wright, E. O. (2010). Envisioning Real Utopias. Verso. https://www.versobooks.com/products/2143-envisioning-real-utopias on the Inflation Reduction Act: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation_Reduction_Act on the Developmental State concept:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_state Zhou, Z., Ou, J., Li, S. (2016). Ecological Accounting. A Research Review and Conceptual Framework. Journal of Environmental Protection. 7. 643-655. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301270365_Ecological_Accounting_A_Research_Review_and_Conceptual_Framework on Citizen's Assemblies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens%27_assembly on Michel Husson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Husson on the Commanding Heights of the Economy concept: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commanding_heights_of_the_economy on the British Wartime Economy during the Second World War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_home_front_during_World_War_II on Economic Planning in France after the Second World War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_planning_in_France Ali, S. (1969). Economic Planning in France 1945–1965. A Brief Review. The Punjab University Economist, 7(1), 51–69. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25821321 on Malthusianism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malthusianism on Degrowth: https://degrowth.info on Jason Hickel: www.jasonhickel.org on Giorgos Kallis: https://www.icrea.cat/community/icreas/17610/giorgos-kallis/ Jackson, T., Hickel, J., Kallis, G. (2024). Confronting the Dilemma of Growth. A Response to Warlenius (2023). Ecological Economics, Vol. 220. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S092180092300352X?via%3Dihub Zeug, W., Heyer, J., Lutosch, H. (2025). Cybernetic Democratic Economic Planning & Holistic Accounting. An Economic Framework to Achieve Sustainable Societal Metabolisms. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393790658_Cybernetic_Democratic_Economic_Planning_Holistic_Accounting_-_An_Economic_Framework_to_Achieve_Sustainable_Societal_Metabolisms on the Holistic and Integrated Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (HILCSA): https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=50083 on Ecosystem Services: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecosystem_service O'Neill, D.W., Fanning, A.L., Lamb, W.F. et al. (2018). A Good Life for All Within Planetary Boundaries. Nature Sustainability 1, 88–95. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-018-0021-4 Fehér, F., Heller, A., Márkus, G. (1983). Dictatorship Over Needs. Blackwell. https://archive.org/details/dictatorshipover0000fehe/page/n5/mode/2up Keucheyan, R. (2024). Ágnes Heller's Theory of Need Is a Vital Political Tool. Jacobin. https://jacobin.com/2024/12/agnes-heller-philosophy-marxism-needs on Planetary Boundaries: https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/planetary-boundaries.html on Wassily Leontief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassily_Leontief on the Input-Output Model in Economics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Input%E2%80%93output_model on the Berlin Housing Campaign for Socializing Housing owned by Big Real Estate Companies: https://dwenteignen.de/en on Socialization in the Energy Sector: https://communia.de/en/energy-power-transformation/ on the New International Economic Order (NIEO): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_International_Economic_Order on the Banque de France: https://www.banque-france.fr/en on the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE): https://www.insee.fr/en/information/2107702 on the Direction Générale des Entreprises: https://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/   Future Histories Episodes on Related Topics S3E55 | Kim Stanley Robinson on Real Utopian Futures https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e55-kim-stanley-robinson-on-real-utopian-futures S03E54 | Rabea Berfelde on Socialisation https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e54-rabea-berfelde-on-socialisation/ S03E30 | Matt Huber & Kohei Saito on Growth, Progress and Left Imaginaries https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e30-matt-huber-kohei-saito-on-growth-progress-and-left-imaginaries/ S02E24 | Grace Blakeley on Capitalist Planning and its Alternatives https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e24-grace-blakeley-on-capitalist-planning-and-its-alternatives/ S03E21 | Christoph Sorg zu Finanzwirtschaft als Planung https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e21-christoph-sorg-zu-finanzwirtschaft-als-planung/ S03E03 | Planning for Entropy on Sociometabolic Planning https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e03-planning-for-entropy-on-sociometabolic-planning/ S03E02 | George Monbiot on Public Luxury https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e02-george-monbiot-on-public-luxury/ --- If you are interested in democratic economic planning, these resources might be of help: Democratic planning – an information website: https://www.democratic-planning.com/ Sorg, C. & Groos, J. (eds.)(2025). Rethinking Economic Planning. Competition & Change Special Issue Volume 29 Issue 1. https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ccha/29/1 Groos, J. & Sorg, C. (2025). Creative Construction - Democratic Planning in the 21st Century and Beyond. Bristol University Press. [for a review copy, please contact: amber.lanfranchi[at]bristol.ac.uk] https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/creative-construction International Network for Democratic Economic Planning https://www.indep.network/ Democratic Planning Research Platform: https://www.planningresearch.net/ --- Future Histories Contact & Support If you like Future Histories, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistories Contact: office@futurehistories.today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com   Episode Keywords #CédricDurand, #JanGroos, #Interview, #FutureHistories, #FutureHistoriesInternational, #futurehistoriesinternational, #Transition, #DemocraticPlanning, #EcologicalPlanning, #DemocraticEconomicPlanning, #Capitalism, #Socialism, #Socialisation, #Investment, #Degrowth, #State, #RealUtopias

What does over 18 months of precision medicine actually look like in practice? In this episode of the Optispan Success Story Series, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein sits down with Carlos Pinto, a tech executive and early Optispan client, to trace his longitudinal health journey from metabolic warning signs to measurable, sustained transformation. Carlos shares how a decade of overlooked biomarkers, a post-pandemic health decline, and a single panic attack became the catalyst for a data-driven approach to his own biology. Together, he and Dr. Kaeberlein review real DEXA, lipid, metabolic, and environmental biomarker data, unpacking what moved the needle, what didn't, and why the answer was rarely simple. This conversation is a candid look at what it means to become your own best health advocate, not through quick fixes, but through personalized, longitudinal learning.Timestamps:0:00 – Cold open & highlights0:50 – Welcome & Carlos's background in tech leadership2:15 – How career ambition displaced health in his 20s and 30s3:39 – A panic attack as the turning point: connecting mental and physical health4:24 – A previous medical wellness program: what worked and what was missing6:34 – Arriving at OptiSpan: intention, mindset, and expectations7:15 – Gateway Day: comprehensive baseline testing and initial surprises8:51 – Early metabolic lessons: CGM data, glucose spikes, and dawn effect11:32 – Confronting white coat hypertension with 78 data points13:28 – How stress, sleep, and nutrition interact to drive metabolic dysfunction15:44 – Personal experimentation as methodology: berberine, time-restricted eating, and fish17:09 – Mercury toxicity from fish consumption: a case study in biomarker surveillance18:33 – Stress management protocols: walking, meditation, and measurable outcomes19:49 – Statin introduction: the role of medication as a tool, not a failure20:27 – DEXA results: visceral fat reduction, body fat loss, and lean mass gain24:17 – Lipid profile transformation: ApoB from ~115 to 70, LDL from 160 to 7425:57 – A1C trajectory and the complexity of glucose optimization30:01 – Reframing medication: proactive use vs. reactive disease management31:29 – Mercury biomarker deep dive: from 2.4 to 16 and back to 232:21 – Goals for the future: sustainability, muscle retention, and mental clarity36:30 – Lineage biological age algorithm: from mortality risk of 54 to 5239:27 – Closing reflections: health as a lifelong trajectory, not a program

Lead Pastor Jack Moraine begins our Lenten sermon series "The Road to the Cross" with the message "Confronting Spiritual Abuse | Matthew 23."

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It's time to unpack Hillary Clinton's testimony about the whole Epstein-Maxwell saga. Join Stephanie Miller as she tackles the head-scratchers thrown at Clinton, from UFOs to the legendary Pizzagate conspiracy. It's a masterclass in political resilience, sprinkled with a good dose of humor! Plus, you'll hear Clinton's passionate defense of women's rights and her no-nonsense take on the political witch hunts that have haunted her for years. With guests John Fugelsang & Frangela!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The myth of human exceptionalism casts humans as separate from and superior to the rest of life. Primatologist Christine Webb, author of The Arrogant Ape, dismantles this belief, showing how science and culture sustain human exceptionalism - and why replacing it with awe and empathy for the natural world is essential to life's future on Earth. Highlights include: How an early experience with Bear the baboon led Christine to a deep insight about nonhuman animals' complex theory of mind - the ability to know what others know; How human exceptionalism is deeply rooted in Western thought from Aristotle through medieval Christianity to the Enlightenment and modern science; How human exceptionalism influences both the research questions asked and the methods used in primate research and science in general - such as using symbolic language tests on captive animals that privilege human cognition, and self-recognition mirror tests that privilege visually dominant animals like humans and disadvantage animals like dogs that 'see' with their sense of smell; Why animals should be studied in their natural habitats, taking seriously each species' worldview, and developing relationships with individual animals grounded in mutual accommodation and trust which allows them to show who they really are; How many Indigenous societies have long understood animals as individuals with agency and autonomy who structure their own societies - a relational understanding Western science has only recently begun to recognize; Why empathy, the attempt to understand the "minded life of another being", must be "un-tabooed" in Western science; How human population pressure, in addition to driving animal depopulation and extinction, also reduces the complexity of animals' social relationships and cultural diversity; Why "human exemptionalism", the belief that technology will save humanity from environmental limits, is a delusional form of human exceptionalism; How her book ultimately calls us to resist the inherited role of the "arrogant ape" through everyday awe practices, such as "slow-looking" practices in nature that shift our perspective toward deeper understanding and appreciation of the more-than-human world. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/christine-webb   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.populationbalance.org/subscribe Support our work with a one-time or monthly donation: https://www.populationbalance.org/donate Learn more at https://www.populationbalance.org Copyright 2016-2026 Population Balance

Michael Kohan  Elevate Life Project:  Mindfulness | Spirituality | Success | Personal Growth Episode: Unlocking Success: Confronting the Fear You Never Knew You Had What's your true purpose?  Free Quiz by visiting https://elevatelifeproject.com/purpose  If you liked this Podcast, please subscribe and write us a review.  This is what helps us stand out, so more people can find this show.  To Write us a Review please open up this Podcast in the your app  on your computer and search for Living Life on Purpose https://elevatelifeproject.com/podcast  Show Notes:   Fear of Success: Why You Self-Sabotage (and How to Break Through) | Elevate Life Project   Host Michael Cohan welcomes listeners to the Elevate Life Project and explores the often-overlooked fear of success—how it shows up as self-sabotage, procrastination, and the question, “What if it actually works out?”   He explains why success can feel threatening because it brings attention, expectations, pressure, jealousy, requests for help, and increased visibility, all of which create discomfort even when change is positive.   Michael breaks down key roots of the fear: the brain's drive for safety and familiarity, discomfort with the unknown, fear of becoming someone unrecognizable, fear of criticism, and fear that success won't live up to the hype.   He emphasizes that success amplifies who you already are and that awareness is the first step to moving forward.   He then offers strategies to move past the fear: get specific about what you're afraid of, evaluate whether the fear is rational or irrational, seek support from a coach/therapist/mentor when needed, and build confidence by walking through fear with action and repetition.   Practical tools include exercise (to shift your state and return to the present), short-term goal setting (to build self-confidence through small wins), and talking about fear (to reduce its power through perspective and support).   Michael also addresses worry as a “useless emotion,” suggesting a simple filter: ask whether you can control what you're worried about—if not, let it go; if yes, take action.   He closes by challenging listeners to do one thing they've been avoiding because they're afraid of succeeding, reminding them that action is the cure for fear, and invites listeners to share, subscribe, leave a review, and visit elevatelifeproject.com to explore purpose and coaching resources.   00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:42 Fear of Success Intro 01:52 How It Shows Up 02:26 Hidden Costs of Winning 03:58 Why We Fear Success 05:29 Identity and Criticism 07:18 Fear of Disappointment 08:53 Turning Fear Into Fuel 11:18 Practical Tools to Cope 13:32 Worry Versus Control 15:44 Final Challenge and Wrap 17:02 Outro and Calls to Action Here's a social media post for this episode: Most people fear failure. But what if the thing actually holding you back is a fear of success?

Sometimes you just click with someone. By the end of my in-person interview with Israeli poet Rachel Tzvia Back, we were hugging — having laughed, cried, and truly connected in just 30 minutes. Why? Because she's awesome, yes, but also because her memoir, The Dark-Robed Mother, is so intimate, vulnerable, and beautiful that it would endear her to anyone. It's funny and hopeful, dark and poignant. It also portrays what happens to those who love you when you go through something no one can fix. This is why I do my podcast. For moments like this. I hope you'll listen.Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby's Important People! As a Z.I.P., you'll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby's Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has weaknesses—but not everyone knows what to do with them.In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes a subtle trap the enemy uses to keep believers restless: refusing to confront our weaknesses. Whether your struggle is physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual, unresolved weakness can breed discontentment and quietly drain your joy—unless you apply God's grace to the very places that hurt.Dr. Youssef takes you to Paul's “thorn in the flesh” and the breakthrough lesson God taught him:“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).You'll discover why the most important part of any trial isn't the struggle itself—but how you respond to it. If you've ever felt like God's grace “isn't enough,” this episode helps you diagnose what's really happening: either you're fixated on the problem instead of His grace, or you're avoiding the issue entirely. The way forward is not denial or despair—it's honest dependence on Christ.You'll also be reminded that Jesus is not distant from your struggle. He understands your weakness with compassion—and He invites you to come to Him for strength and mercy (Hebrews 4:15).Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 12:9 The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Confronting the Ignorance Fueling Anti-Israel Protests. Dismantling the arguments of global anti-Israel protesters, Peter Berkowitz highlights their culpable ignorance regarding Israel's defensive sovereignty. He refutes false accusations of colonialism, exposing how Hamas deliberately uses Palestinian civilians as human shields and actively seeks to destroy both the Jewish state and broader Western democratic civilization. #12196 ROCK ISLAND QUEBEC0

Headlines for February 18, 2026; Jesse Jackson Fought for Justice at Home & Abroad: Juan González & Bishop William Barber; “Extremely Dangerous Situation”: Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict; CFPB Staffer Alexis Goldstein Fired for Confronting DOGE Members, Announces Run for Congress; Meet Analilia Mejía, Who Won NJ Congressional Primary After Speaking Out Against ICE & Genocide in Gaza

This episode of Joe Oltmann Untamed is loaded with fire from start to finish. We kick off exposing the latest evidence of mail-in ballot fraud in Michigan redirected ballots still being counted, overseas votes landing in Detroit homes, voter roll messes and tie it straight back to Colorado's own stolen-election playbook. Joe drops fresh bombs on Eric Coomer's lawyers trying to kneecap Joe's and Patrick Byrne's legal teams, plus that infamous “I made fucking sure of it” quote. Election integrity isn't a theory, it's a fight, and we're not backing down.Then we sit down with Rich Guggenheim, the former Colorado Department of Agriculture official who blew the whistle on federal grant money being funneled into DEI schemes in clear violation of federal rules. He's on administrative leave, facing retaliation, and he's not mincing words about one-party Democratic rule enabling ideological capture across state agencies. As Colorado chapter leader for Gays Against Groomers and a candidate for CD-6, Rich brings the receipts on how progressive agendas are trumping competence, accountability, and taxpayer dollars and why whistleblowers are left hanging with nowhere to turn.We close with the ugly truth about Colorado's priorities: skyrocketing child sex trafficking (64% under 18), Democrats killing tougher penalties for predators, Epstein ties popping up again, and public schools hemorrhaging 10,000 students in a single year while insiders bail first. Add in Victor Marx dodging debates, backing out of interviews, and getting propped up anyway while people like Free As Can Be keep shining light on the corruption. This show pulls no punches: fraud, grooming, trafficking, and betrayal. Tune in for the raw truth Colorado needs right now.

The developments in artificial intelligence appear to promise a radical transformation of modern work. But what happens if AI turns out to be much more like previous waves of technological change? In this episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber and Melissa Naschek discuss the history of automation, the effects of technology on employment and wages, and why socialists should want to harness AI to create human flourishing. The latest issue of Catalyst is out and you can subscribe for just $20 using the code CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM: https://catalyst-journal.com/subscribe/?code=CONFRONTINGCAPITALISM Have a question for us? Write to us by email: confronting.capitalism@jacobin.com Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber is produced by Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, and published by Jacobin. Music by Zonkey.

In this episode, we welcome Lucas Miles back to the show. He is a pastor, author, speaker, and radio host. He also serves as the Lead Pastor of Nfluence Church in Granger, Indiana and is the Senior Director of TPUSA Faith. He is the author of Woke Jesus, The Christian Left, and his newest book Pagan Threat: Confronting America's Godless Uprising. In this interview, we discuss what he and Charlie Kirk were working on at TPUSA, where he was when the assassination of Charlie took place, the immediate aftermath of the assassination, what Charlie's assassination means for the world, Charlie's legacy, the conspiracy theories surrounding his death, how paganism is impacting our culture, the single greatest pagan deception, how cowardly and lazy pastors are doing a disservice to Christian, a rather large omission from his book, and much more. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, the media report on every instance when ICE detains someone who, it later turns out, should not have been detained.  There will always be some level of misidentification when dealing with such large numbers of people and chaotic situations.  There were no endless news reports on what has happened to people when the border was wide open, and the brutality and inhumanity resulting from that policy. The murdered, raped, and otherwise brutalized American citizens are mostly ignored. The media are so completely in the tank for the Democrats and the left, they're open and blatant about it and don't give a damn. Also, Mark announces that he's launching his new video podcast (Vidcast) called Liberty's Voice with Mark Levin next Tuesday. The broader podcasting industry is largely a cesspool filled with un-Americanism, Marxism, Islamism, wokeism, fascism, racism, anti-Jewish and anti-Christian sentiment. It's time to confront these issues on a sustained basis by promoting Americanism, Judeo-Christian values, individual liberty, American sovereignty, and constitutionalism. Later, the United States must firmly reject Sharia as a totalitarian system fundamentally incompatible with constitutional freedoms and the U.S. Constitution. Sharia is an all-encompassing, liberty-crushing framework that regulates every aspect of life, defines true freedom as perfect submission to Allah and religious law, and mandates open-ended jihad to impose a global Islamic order.  There's a ruling class of elitists—including academics, lawyers, judges, reporters, and media figures—who wield influence over public opinion, policies, and laws but are failing society, particularly through biased or dishonest media. Mainstream outlets like the New York Times ignore threats from Islamist ideology, such as Sharia law, while instead attacking patriots raising alarms.  Finally, Rep Byron Donalds calls in and explains that Iran has never been a friend to the United States. They've relied on weak leadership in Washington to advance its goals through stall tactics ,that is until President Trump came along. He also strongly supports the SAVE Act. Democratic opposition to it is illogical and power-driven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices