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David Freyne's new Eternity shoves a thematically rich afterlife scenario into a romcom-shaped container, resulting in an above-average example of the genre that nonetheless feels like it's only scratching the surface of its narrative potential. That leaves us with a lot of logistical questions to mull in our discussion of the film — several of which Tasha addressed in her pair of conversations with Freyne over at Polygon — and also a lot of points of contrast when we bring Hirokazu Kore-eda's After Life back in for Connections. After Life and Eternity look and feel very different as they navigate the ins and outs of their respective postmortem bureaucracies, but both are ultimately concerned with characters being forced to make a single choice that will define their afterlives, what that choice says about what truly matters, and what the things we most value say about us.  Those ideas pop up again in Your Next Picture Show, where Tasha offers an enthusiastic recommendation for the 2020 Edson Oda film Nine Days as an unofficial companion piece to After Life. Please share your thoughts about After Life, Eternity, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme and Robert Rossen's The Hustler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rochester Police Department is collaborating with a local ministry to improve police-community relations. RPD and United Christian Leadership Ministries have developed a dashboard to monitor the use of body worn cameras. The data will be available to the public. Organizers say it's the first project of its kind in the nation. We talk with the team behind it about the goals and the challenges, and about launching a partnership based on building trust. Our guests: Captain Greg Bello, public information officer for the Rochester Police Department Rev. Dwight Fowler, president of United Christian Leadership Ministry Carlos Garcia, volunteer with United Christian Leadership Ministry Alex White, community activist and leader of the body-worn cameras dashboard project ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Creative Renaissance: Marcus Hummon's Artistic Journey & Emily Dickinson CollaborationIn this episode of the Curious Goldfish podcast, host Jason English engages in an enlightening conversation with Hall of Fame songwriter Marcus Hummon. Known for iconic country hits like 'Bless the Broken Road' and 'Cowboy Take Me Away,' Marcus delves deep into his latest project 'Songs for Emily,' where he sets the poetry of Emily Dickinson to music. Marcus discusses his creative process, his admiration for strong feminine figures like Emily Dickinson and his wife Becca, and his experiences writing both three-minute songs and full-scale operas and musicals. The conversation also touches on Marcus's collaborative works with artists like Mary Chapin Carpenter, Darrell Scott, and Sarah Evans, his fascination with transformative storytelling, and the inspirational journey behind his hit song 'Bless the Broken Road.' Tune in for an inspiring dive into the life and mind of a true musical Renaissance man.00:00 Introduction to Dickinson's Appeal01:03 Welcome to Curious Goldfish01:38 Meet Marcus Hummon: The Creative Powerhouse02:22 Marcus Hummon's Musical Journey02:36 The Magic of Songwriting03:10 Connections in the Music Industry03:46 Collaborations and Inspirations07:05 Emily Dickinson's Influence08:52 The Process of Setting Poetry to Music11:45 Exploring Emily Dickinson's Legacy25:17 Character Inspiration from High School25:35 Religious Influence in High School Sports26:37 Americana Fest and Lifetime Achievement Award26:58 Expanding the Dickinson Mojo29:46 The Process of Storytelling in Music33:48 The Magic of Songwriting39:40 The Journey of 'Bless the Broken Road'47:21 Curiosity and Artistic Exploration50:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Rhaina Cohen (author of The Other Significant Others) joins us to reframe how we think about friendship: past, present, and possible futures. Rhaina explains why intense platonic bonds once held public, ritualized importance (think “sworn brotherhoods” and romantic friendships of the 17th–19th centuries), how marriage’s role shifted to demand emotional everything-ness, and why that cultural shift squeezed out space for friendships. What you'll get out of this episode: The friendship that inspired Rhaina's book Historical models of deep same-sex friendship and how they differ from modern assumptions Why modern romantic relationships often eclipse friendship and why that harms us Real-life choices Rhaina and her husband made (communal living, prioritizing friends) and practical tips to preserve friendships How to be a better friend: rituals, calendars, play, and honest conversation Handling jealousy and myths about opposite-sex friendships If you want to build stronger platonic connections, rethink where you live and who you share life with, or simply appreciate how friendship can anchor a life, this episode is for you.

David Ackert is making a list and checking it twice — but he's no Santa Claus. The gifts he brings are practical, powerful insights for professionals who want to grow their businesses and advance their careers. As co-founder and CEO of Ackert, Inc. and its subsidiary, PipelinePlus, David challenges the long-held belief that success depends on building a massive network of connections. In his view, quantity is a distraction. What truly matters is cultivating a small, carefully curated list of 9 to 30 "high-value" relationships — the people who have the greatest likelihood of helping you reach your goals. Everyone else? Send them a Christmas card. David is the author of The Short List: How to Drive Business Development by Focusing on the People Who Matter Most, an Amazon bestseller and Gold Winner of the 2025 Nonfiction Book Awards. This week on Monday Morning Radio, he explains how to identify and prioritize the relationships that matter most, how to gracefully prune an overgrown network, and how to create meaningful new connections — even with influential strangers. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: David Ackert, PipelinePlus   Posted: December 15, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 46:48 Episode: 14.28 POPULAR EPISODES: Mega-Bestselling Author Andrew Matthews Captures the Simple Secrets of Success and Resilience From Classroom to Boardroom: How Teacher Maria Fraietta Turned a $50 Investment into a $34 Million Juggernaut How Terry Rich Turned Elephant Dung to Gold, and How You Can Also Be a Business Alchemist

It's the season of giving! Psychic Carla Baron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bringing stories for Christmas, connections made, how to recognize these, and some personal updates. Merry Christmas, my Turtledoves!

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rekindling Connections in the Snowy Splendor of Gyeongbokgung Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 겨울의 첫눈이 하늘에서 천천히 내려오고 있었다.En: The first snow of winter was slowly falling from the sky.Ko: 보름달 사진과 같은 경복궁의 아름다움은 눈 속에서 더 빛났다.En: The beauty of Gyeongbokgung was even more radiant, like a picture of a full moon, in the snow.Ko: 사람들은 가족들과 함께 궁궐을 돌아다니며 즐거운 시간을 보내고 있었다.En: People were spending a joyful time walking around the palace with their families.Ko: 진수는 가족들 사이에서 방황하듯 걸었다.En: Jinsu walked as if wandering among his family.Ko: 그는 고등학교 추억을 떠올리고 있었다. 특히, 민지를.En: He was reminiscing about his high school memories, especially those involving Minji.Ko: 그들의 우정은 갑자기 끝났고, 그 이유를 아직도 알 수 없었다.En: Their friendship had ended suddenly, and he still didn't know why.Ko: 그때, 멀지 않은 곳에서 누군가 그의 이름을 불렀다.En: Then, from not far away, someone called his name.Ko: "진수야!" 돌아보니, 그곳에는 민지가 서 있었다.En: "Jinsu!" When he turned around, there stood Minji.Ko: 그녀의 얼굴에는 미소가 가득했다.En: Her face was full of smiles.Ko: 진수의 마음은 갑자기 복잡해졌다.En: Suddenly, Jinsu's emotions became complicated.Ko: "오랜만이야, 민지야." 이야기는 자연스럽게 시작되었다.En: "It's been a while, Minji." The conversation started naturally.Ko: 벗겨진 이해와 말하지 않은 감정들이 공기 중에 떠다녔다.En: Unspoken emotions and peeled-off misunderstandings floated in the air.Ko: 그들은 천천히 경복궁의 고즈넉한 마당으로 걸어갔다.En: They slowly walked into the serene courtyard of Gyeongbokgung.Ko: 눈은 계속해서 내렸다.En: Snow continued to fall.Ko: 진수는 깊은 숨을 들이쉬었다.En: Jinsu took a deep breath.Ko: "우리가 왜 멀어졌는지 알고 싶어." 그의 목소리는 조심스러웠다.En: "I want to know why we drifted apart." His voice was cautious.Ko: 민지는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Minji nodded.Ko: "나도 그래. 그때는 서로 많이 오해했어." 그녀의 눈에는 솔직함이 담겨 있었다.En: "Me too. Back then, we misunderstood each other a lot." There was honesty in her eyes.Ko: 그들은 눈 내리는 마당에서 오랫동안 이야기했다.En: They talked for a long time in the snowy courtyard.Ko: 진수는 그날의 사건들을, 민지는 자신의 마음을 솔직히 털어놓았다.En: Jinsu spoke about the events of that day, and Minji candidly shared her feelings.Ko: 그들은 서로의 아픔을 이해하고 있었다.En: They were understanding each other's pain.Ko: 대화 끝에, 두 사람은 서로에게 미소 지었다.En: At the end of the conversation, the two smiled at each other.Ko: "앞으로는 더 자주 연락하자." 민지가 제안했다.En: "Let's keep in touch more often from now on," Minji suggested.Ko: 진수는 고개를 끄덕이며 동의했다.En: Jinsu nodded in agreement.Ko: 그 순간, 진수는 마음의 짐이 조금 내려가는 것을 느꼈다.En: At that moment, Jinsu felt a little of his burden lift.Ko: 민지와의 사이에 다시 다리를 놓는 기분이었다.En: It felt like a bridge was being rebuilt between him and Minji.Ko: 그날 밤, 경복궁의 아름다움은 조금 더 특별하게 다가왔다.En: That night, the beauty of Gyeongbokgung felt a bit more special.Ko: 눈 속에서, 진수와 민지는 새로운 시작의 발걸음을 함께 내딛고 있었다.En: In the snow, Jinsu and Minji were taking the first steps of a new beginning together.Ko: 비록 모든 것이 완벽히 해결되지는 않았지만, 그들은 한 걸음 더 가까워졌다.En: Although not everything was perfectly resolved, they had taken a step closer.Ko: 진수는 사람 사이의 관계는 소통과 이해에서 시작된다는 것을 배웠다.En: Jinsu learned that relationships between people start with communication and understanding.Ko: 그 소중한 깨달음과 함께, 진수는 추운 겨울밤의 시원한 바람을 맞으며 집으로 돌아갔다.En: With that precious realization, Jinsu returned home, embracing the cool breeze of the cold winter night. Vocabulary Words:radiant: 빛나는reminiscing: 추억을 떠올리다wander: 방황하다misunderstanding: 오해serene: 고즈넉한courtyard: 마당cautious: 조심스러운drifted apart: 멀어지다honesty: 솔직함candidly: 솔직히understanding: 이해하다special: 특별한embracing: 맞다complicated: 복잡하다unspoken: 말하지 않은emotions: 감정peeling off: 벗겨진breeze: 바람burden: 짐bridge: 다리realization: 깨달음lift: 내리다steps: 발걸음resolve: 해결하다communication: 소통apart: 멀어지다joyful: 즐거운smile: 미소nod: 고개를 끄덕이다together: 함께

We're joined by our WXXI News colleagues to discuss a series of stories that have made news this week. As reported by investigative reporter Gino Fanelli, Monroe County has become the first of the major counties in upstate New York to opt out of creating a registry system for short-term rentals like Airbnb. We discuss the implications. Then, health, equity, and community reporter Racquel Stephen has the latest on flu and measles cases, which are on the rise in the community. And finally, what's trending — both currently and historically — when it comes to toys? Chris Bensch of the Strong National Museum of Play stops by the studio with recent additions to the Toy Hall of Fame, and we talk about popular toys from holidays past (think Atari, Tickle Me Elmo, and more!). In studio: Gino Fanelli, investigations/City Hall reporter for WXXI News Racquel Stephen, health, equity, and community reporter and producer for WXXI News Christopher Bensch, vice president for collections at The Strong National Museum of Play ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently told CBS News that Republicans are "terrified to step out of line" when it comes to President Trump. Meanwhile, a new report on the Trump administration's support for the Tate brothers — who have been accused of sex trafficking internationally — has caused further division. We talk about that happens when people feel compelled to re-examine their political beliefs at a time when political identity is very strong. Our guest:Rich Logis, founder and executive director of Leaving MAGA---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Produced by Joseph Cottrell, Wayne Hall, Ken Fuller and Jeffrey Crecelius This week Mark and I recorded what turned into a Christmas quiz. As you will hear, we even diverted into other aspects of the holiday season at the end, so look out for that. As a dedicated Yes fan, you'll want to take part in the quiz yourself by keeping track of your own answers and scores and then adding them to the show notes for this week. Does Kevin or Mark win the quiz? How did you do? What is the Christmas diversion at the end of the show? See if you agree with us and then leave a comment below. https://youtu.be/QkszWKWmQMY?si=g1XvuaQeDQ4XNGDf https://youtu.be/knmWhvn1Fuk?si=11N_3rPlFV1B6Kig https://youtu.be/PZtrgRejwG0?si=wSi8fLViDQDdA3wg Barry Plummer 2026 Calendar is still available! ORDER HERE YMP Listener discount code - KVKBKC8Z Enrich your Prog year with iconic images of Yes in the 1970s, taken by the legendary rock photographer, Barry Plummer. Enjoy 12 beautiful colour and black and white photographs of Yes in the studio and live, capturing the essence of the world's greatest progressive rock band. With this limited-edition calendar on your wall throughout 2026, you'll agree that Barry Plummer is, indeed, the Master of Images! (A flat shipping fee will be added at checkout depending on your location.) ORDER HERE Yes - The Tormato Story & Tales from Topographic Oceans - Yes Album Listening Guide Available now! YesMusicBooks.com YMP Patrons: Producers: Joseph Cottrell Wayne Hall Ken Fuller Jeffrey Crecelius Patrons: Aaron SteelmanLindAl Dell'AngeloLobate ScarpBarry GorskyMark BaggsBill WhittakerMark James LangBob MartilottaMark SlaterBrian HarrisMartin KjellbergBrian SullivanMichael HanderhanChris BandiniMichael O'ConnorCraig EstenesMiguel FalcãoDave OwenPaul HailesDavidPaul TomeiDavid HeydenRachel HadawayDavid PannellRobert NasirDavid WatkinsonRobert VandiverDeclan LogueRonnie NeeleyDemScott ColomboDoug CurranSimon BarrowFergus CubbageStephen LambeFred BarringerSteve DillGary BettsSteve LuziettiGeoff BailieSteve PerryGeoffrey MasonSteve RodeGuy DeRomeSteve ScottHenrik AntonssonSteven RoehrHogne Bø PettersenTerence SadlerTodd DudleyThomas DeVriesJohn CowanJohn ThomsonJohn HoldenJohn ViolaJamie McQuinnTim StannardDouglas Caldwell Become a Patron!

Send us a textIn this conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Christina Marrocco, an English professor, author, and poet, about her Italian heritage and the impact of cultural displacement on Italian American communities. They discuss the history of Italian neighborhoods in Chicago, the importance of preserving language and cultural identity, and the role of storytelling in connecting with one's roots. Christina shares insights from her literary work, including her dissertation on the evil eye in Italian American literature, and emphasizes the need for cultural education and the preservation of family stories.Christina's grandfathers were Sicilian immigrants to America.The displacement of Italian communities in Chicago has left a lasting impact.Cultural identity is often tied to language and community.Many Italian neighborhoods have been gentrified and lost their original character.Preserving family stories is crucial for future generations.Cultural education should start at a young age to instill a sense of identity.Dialects are an important part of Italian heritage and should be recognized as full languages.Literature can bridge cultural gaps and explore complex identities.The evil eye is a significant cultural belief in Italian communities.It's important to document and share personal and family histories.Turnkey. The only thing you'll lift are your spirits.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEAddio, Love MonsterMarrocco transports you into this small world of Signora Giuseppa, the “iron fist” of Singer StreetDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPurchase my book "Farmers and Nobles" here or at Amazon.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Heartfelt Connections at Santa Llúcia's Christmas Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El mercat de Nadal de Santa Llúcia bullia d'energia.En: The mercat de Nadal de Santa Llúcia buzzed with energy.Ca: L'aire estava ple d'una barreja dolça d'olor de castanyes torrades i vi calent.En: The air was filled with a sweet blend of the scent of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine.Ca: Les paradetes, guarnides amb llums titil·lant, mostraven productes artesanals i decoracions nadalenques.En: The stalls, adorned with twinkling lights, displayed handcrafted products and Christmas decorations.Ca: Oriol, un artesà amb un cor ple de nostàlgia, caminava lentament entre les parades.En: Oriol, a craftsman with a heart full of nostalgia, walked slowly among the stalls.Ca: Els seus ulls s'il·luminaven amb cada ornament fet a mà que veia.En: His eyes lit up with every handmade ornament he saw.Ca: L'hivern sempre li semblava solitari, encara que les ciutats estiguessin plenes de gent i felicitat nadalenca.En: Winter always seemed lonely to him, even though the cities were full of people and Christmas cheer.Ca: Laia, una professora d'escola, remenava entre les parades buscant un regal especial per als seus alumnes.En: Laia, a school teacher, rummaged through the stalls looking for a special gift for her students.Ca: Estimava el Nadal i volia que els seus estudiants sentissin la mateixa alegria.En: She loved Christmas and wanted her students to feel the same joy.Ca: Les seves responsabilitats sovint l'atrapaven, però aquest moment era per a ells.En: Her responsibilities often trapped her, but this moment was for them.Ca: En una parada concretament, les seves mirades es van creuar.En: At one particular stall, their eyes met.Ca: Oriol va veure com Laia admirava un dels seus adorns de fusta, un petit arbre de Nadal tallat amb molta cura.En: Oriol saw Laia admiring one of his wooden ornaments, a small Christmas tree carved with great care.Ca: Va veure una espurna d'interès honest als ulls de Laia.En: He saw a spark of genuine interest in Laia's eyes.Ca: "És fet a mà?En: "Is it handmade?"Ca: ", va preguntar ella, més fascinada encara.En: she asked, even more fascinated.Ca: "Sí", va respondre Oriol, intentant amagar la seva timidesa.En: "Yes," Oriol replied, trying to hide his shyness.Ca: "M'agraden els detalls i el treball artesà.En: "I like the details and the craft work."Ca: "Laia va somriure, encantada amb la gentilesa de l'artesà davant seu.En: Laia smiled, charmed by the kindness of the craftsman before her.Ca: "Estic buscant un regal únic per als meus alumnes.En: "I'm looking for a unique gift for my students.Ca: Això és preciós.En: This is beautiful."Ca: "La conversa va fluir fàcilment, i Oriol es va sentir còmode compartint la seva passió pel seu treball.En: The conversation flowed easily, and Oriol felt comfortable sharing his passion for his work.Ca: Per Laia, era refrescant trobar algú que estima el que fa.En: For Laia, it was refreshing to meet someone who loves what they do.Ca: Després d'una estona, Oriol va sentir un impuls.En: After a while, Oriol felt an impulse.Ca: Va treure un ornament especial, un petit estel de fusta decorat amb fil acordant al Nadal.En: He took out a special ornament, a small wooden star decorated with thread befitting Christmas.Ca: "Pren aquest", va dir.En: "Take this," he said.Ca: "És un regal.En: "It's a gift.Ca: Per als teus alumnes.En: For your students."Ca: "Laia va acceptar l'estel amb gratitud, els seus ulls brillant d'emoció.En: Laia accepted the star with gratitude, her eyes shining with excitement.Ca: "Gràcies!En: "Thank you!"Ca: ", va exclamar.En: she exclaimed.Ca: "Els encantarà.En: "They'll love it.Ca: Potser podríem trobar-nos per un cafè un dia d'aquests?En: Maybe we could meet for coffee one of these days?Ca: M'agradaria aprendre més sobre la teva feina.En: I'd like to learn more about your work."Ca: "Oriol va assentir, sentint com el fred hivernal semblava allunyar-se lleugerament.En: Oriol nodded, feeling as though the winter chill seemed to fade slightly.Ca: En aquell moment, la seva decisió d'obrir-se havia tingut un resultat dolç.En: At that moment, his decision to open up had resulted in something sweet.Ca: Laia també se sentia contenta, recordant la importància de les petites connexions significatives.En: Laia also felt happy, remembering the importance of small, meaningful connections.Ca: Amb la promesa d'un futur cafè, els dos es van separar dins la calor del mercat de Nadal, sabent que aquest moment de sincronia havia encès una nova amistat durant la temporada festiva.En: With the promise of a future coffee, the two parted ways within the warmth of the mercat de Nadal, knowing that this moment of synchronicity had sparked a new friendship during the festive season. Vocabulary Words:the stall: la paradathe craftsman: l'artesàthe ornament: l'ornamentthe chestnuts: les castanyesthe teacher: la professorathe student: l'alumnethe scent: l'olorthe responsibility: la responsabilitathandcrafted: artesanalthe nostalgia: la nostàlgiato rummage: remenarthe spark: l'espurnashyness: la timidesathe star: l'estelto admire: admirarthe thread: el filthe gratitude: la gratitudfascinated: fascinadaunique: únicthe care: la curagenuine: honestthe connection: la connexióto flow: fluirthe warmth: la calorthe detail: el detallto part: separar-seto trap: atraparto fade: esvair-sethe promise: la promesathe friendship: l'amistat

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Magical Connections: A Father's Leap from Work to Wonder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Varázslatos téli nap köszöntött Budapest állatkertjére, és az emberek vidám sürgés-forgása élettel töltötte meg az Akvárium folyosóit.En: A magical winter day greeted the Budapest zoo, and the cheerful bustle of people filled the corridors of the Aquarium with life.Hu: Zoltán, a fáradt, de elszánt édesapa, a karácsonyi szünet minden pillanatát ki akarta élvezni a gyerekeivel.En: Zoltán, the tired but determined father, wanted to enjoy every moment of the Christmas break with his children.Hu: Az autóban ültek, miközben a különleges családi kirándulásra készültek.En: They sat in the car as they prepared for the special family outing.Hu: Eszter, a kilenc éves kislány, izgatottan fészkelődött a hátsó ülésen.En: Eszter, the nine-year-old girl, wriggled excitedly in the back seat.Hu: Őt lenyűgözték az óceán lakói, és alig várta, hogy ismét láthassa őket.En: She was fascinated by sea creatures and couldn't wait to see them again.Hu: Imre, a hároméves kisfiú, követte nővére példáját, és vidáman tapsolt a családi kirándulás örömére.En: Imre, the three-year-old boy, followed his sister's example and clapped joyfully in anticipation of the family outing.Hu: Az Akváriumban meleg fények és karácsonyi díszek között jártak.En: In the Aquarium, they walked among warm lights and Christmas decorations.Hu: Az akváriumokban úszkáló halak árnyékai táncot jártak a karácsonyi fényekkel.En: The shadows of the fish swimming in the tanks danced with the Christmas lights.Hu: Zoltán igyekezett teljesen ott lenni a gyerekei mellett, de a munka hívásai és emailek zaja a zsebében lévő telefonból kiszakította a varázslatból.En: Zoltán tried to be fully present with his children, but the calls from work and the noise of emails from the phone in his pocket pulled him out of the magic.Hu: Eszter ujjongva mutatta Apukájának az egyik gyönyörű akváriumot, ahol a tengeri csillagok mellett kis karácsonyfák lebegtek.En: Eszter excitedly pointed out one of the beautiful aquariums to her father, where little Christmas trees floated among the starfish.Hu: Zoltán alig figyelt rá, csak a telefonját bámulta.En: Zoltán barely paid attention, just staring at his phone.Hu: Imre közben Eszter kezét fogva bámulta a víz alatti világot.En: Meanwhile, Imre, holding Eszter's hand, watched the underwater world.Hu: Egy pillanatra Zoltán megállt.En: For a moment, Zoltán stopped.Hu: Körülnézett.En: He looked around.Hu: Látta, hogyan csillog Eszter szeme, és hallotta, mennyire elragadtatott Imre kacagása.En: He saw how Eszter's eyes sparkled and heard how delighted Imre's laughter was.Hu: Zoltán kitartónak érezte magát.En: Zoltán felt determined.Hu: Érezte a családja fontosságát.En: He felt the importance of his family.Hu: Összeszorította a telefonját, és döntött.En: He clenched his phone and made a decision.Hu: Kikapcsolta.En: He turned it off.Hu: Mély lélegzetet vett, és lehajolt Imréhez, azt suttogta: "Gyertek, nézzük meg együtt!En: Taking a deep breath, he leaned down to Imre and whispered, "Come on, let's look together!"Hu: "A voltatlan váltás Zoltánt más emberré tette.En: This sudden change transformed Zoltán into a different person.Hu: Pár perccel később egy új, különleges kiállításhoz érkeztek, amelyet a karácsonyi időszakra díszítettek fel.En: A few minutes later, they arrived at a new, special exhibit decorated for the Christmas season.Hu: A halak boldogan úszkáltak a fénysugárban, amelyen ott lebegett a karácsony minden jelképe.En: The fish happily swam in the light beam, where every symbol of Christmas floated.Hu: Eszter és Imre a lábujjukon állva nézték a csodát, és Zoltán ott állt velük, érezve az igazi kapcsolódás fontosságát.En: Eszter and Imre stood on their tiptoes, watching the wonder, and Zoltán stood with them, feeling the importance of true connection.Hu: Amikor a nap végéhez értek, a karácsonyi fényshow megkezdődött.En: As the day drew to a close, the Christmas light show began.Hu: A család összeölelkezve gyönyörködött a látványban.En: The family embraced, marveling at the spectacle.Hu: A varázslatos fények játékával érezte Zoltán, hogy a szeretet sokkal erősebb, mint bármilyen munkahelyi stressz.En: With the magical play of lights, Zoltán felt that love was much stronger than any work-related stress.Hu: Együtt a csillogó fények tengerében eldöntötték, hogy sosem hanyagolják el ezt az érzést.En: Together in the sea of shimmering lights, they decided never to neglect this feeling.Hu: A család végül hazafelé indult, szívükben a karácsony melege.En: The family eventually headed home, with the warmth of Christmas in their hearts.Hu: Zoltán elégedetten vezette az autót, tudván, hogy sosem cserélné el ezt a napot semmi pénzért.En: Zoltán drove the car contentedly, knowing he would never trade this day for any amount of money.Hu: Eszter és Imre bebújtak a takaróik alá, és álomba szenderült egy mosollyal az arcukon.En: Eszter and Imre snuggled under their blankets and fell asleep with smiles on their faces.Hu: Az este végére Zoltán tudta, hogy a munka sosem lehet fontosabb a családnál, és a legnagyobb ajándék az, hogy ott lehet velük, élvezve a pillanat örömét.En: By the end of the evening, Zoltán knew that work could never be more important than family, and the greatest gift is being able to be with them, enjoying the joy of the moment. Vocabulary Words:magical: varázslatoscheerful: vidámbustle: sürgés-forgásacorridors: folyosóitdetermined: elszántouting: kiránduláswriggled: fészkelődöttfascinated: lenyűgöztékcreatures: lakóianticipation: öröméreunderwater: víz alattisparkled: csillogdelighted: elragadtatottclenched: összeszorítottatransformed: váltásleaned: lehajolttiptpes: lábujjukonexhibit: kiállításhozdecorated: díszítettekhappily: boldoganbeam: fénysugárbansymbols: jelképeconnection: kapcsolódásmarveling: gyönyörködöttspectacle: látványbanshimmering: csillogóneglect: hanyagoljáksnuggled: bebújtakcontentedly: elégedettentrade: cserélné

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A local woman and her family have made national news several times this year. Stephanie Woodward is a disability rights activist whose TikTok videos have gone viral and whose family's story has been featured in People Magazine. She and her husband have been vocal about their growing family, for how they travel with their five children (including triplets) using wheelchairs, how they use adaptive items in their home, and more. Woodward says a goal in sharing their story is to normalize parents with disabilities. She joins guest host Veronica Volk in the studio for the hour.Stephanie Woodward, president and CEO of Disability EmpowHer Network---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The One Take Documentary series is back at the Little Theater this week. The screenings include six different shorts whose themes range from an exploration of identity to bedtime stories. We talk with the filmmakers about their work and about the state of documentary filmmaking in 2025. Guest host Megan Mack talks with our guests: Linda Moroney, founder and programmer of the One Take Documentary Series Scott Pukos, director of communications for The Little Theatre Markus Essien, filmmaker Clara Riedlinger, filmmaker and musician Claire Beseler, filmmaker Nastaran Bagheri, Ph.D. student in the department of media study at the University at Buffalo TK James, filmmaker ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Brewed Connections: A Tale of Coffee, Art, and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחורף תל אביבי קריר, בזמן פסטיבל האורות, מירי ואמיט נפגשו בתוך קלייה קפה הומה אדם בשדרות רוטשילד, תל אביב.En: On a cool Tel Aviv winter day, during the Festival of Lights, Miri and Amit met inside a bustling coffee roastery on Sderot Rothschild, Tel Aviv.He: המקום היה מלא בריחות משכרים של פולי קפה קלויים, שהיה אפשר להריח מתוך הרחוב הסואן.En: The place was filled with intoxicating aromas of roasted coffee beans that could be smelled from the busy street.He: על הקירות תלו תמונות אמנות מקומית שיצרו אווירה חמה ומזמינה, ותאורה רכה נאורה את הפנים.En: Local art pieces adorned the walls, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and soft lighting illuminated the interior.He: מירי, מאיירת עצמאית חיפשה השראה חדשה, התבוננה בפוסטרים שעל הקירות. אולי מה שראה יכול להצית מחדש את תשוקתה לאמנות.En: Miri, an independent illustrator seeking new inspiration, gazed at the posters on the walls, hoping that what she saw could rekindle her passion for art.He: בצד השני, אמיט, בריסטה שמספר סיפורים תוך כדי הכנת קפה, חלם על שיתופי פעולה משמעותיים.En: On the other side, Amit, a barista who narrated stories while brewing coffee, dreamed of meaningful collaborations.He: עמית סיפר ללקוחותיו על נס חנוכה עתיק ששמע מסבתו.En: Amit shared with his customers an ancient Hanukkah miracle story he had heard from his grandmother.He: כשהמילים שלו ריחפו באוויר, מירי הקשיבה, מהופנטת, ולאחר מכן הציגה את עצמה.En: As his words floated in the air, Miri listened, entranced, and then introduced herself.He: "הסיפור שלך," היא אמרה, "מעורר בי השראה."En: "Your story," she said, "inspires me."He: עמית חייך. הוא ראה בעיניה את ההתרגשות והתשוקה לאמנות.En: Amit smiled. He saw in her eyes the excitement and passion for art.He: "אולי את רוצה להגיע למפגש קריאה שאני מארגן?", הציע.En: "Perhaps you'd like to come to a reading session I'm organizing?" he suggested.He: זאת הייתה ההזדמנות שציפתה לה.En: It was the opportunity she had been waiting for.He: במפגש הקטן בקליית הקפה, הכול החשיך פתאום.En: During the small meeting at the coffee roastery, everything suddenly went dark.He: אולם הפסקת החשמל לא עצרה אותם.En: Yet, the power outage didn't stop them.He: במסורת חגיגית, הם הדליקו נרות והמשיכו בסיפורים כשהאור המרצד מאיר את פרצופם.En: In a festive tradition, they lit candles and continued sharing stories, with the flickering light illuminating their faces.He: מירי סיפרה על התהליך היצירתי שלה בעבודות המאיירות, ועמית המשיך בחיבור הסיפורים שלו להיסטוריה ולתרבות.En: Miri spoke about her creative process in illustrating, and Amit continued weaving his stories with history and culture.He: עם חזרת האור, הופיע גם הביטחון של שניהם.En: With the return of the light, their confidence also shone.He: מירי מצאה את ההשראה שנזכרה בה כשהביטה בנרות החנוכה, ואמיט הבין את כוחו של שיתוף סיפורים והחיבור שהם יוצרים.En: Miri found the inspiration she was reminded of when she looked at the Hanukkah candles, and Amit realized the power of storytelling and the connections they create.He: הם הבטיחו לעבוד ביחד על פרויקט חדש, עם התרגשות רבה לתכנון הפעולה הבאה.En: They promised to work together on a new project, eagerly planning their next steps.He: מאז, קליית הקפה בשדרות רוטשילד לא הייתה רק מקום לשתיית קפה – היא הפכה למוקד של יצירתיות וחברות אמיצה.En: Since then, the coffee roastery on Sderot Rothschild was not just a place for drinking coffee—it became a hub of creativity and strong friendship. Vocabulary Words:bustling: הומה אדםintoxicating: משכריםaromas: ריחותadorned: תלוrekindle: להצית מחדשnarrated: מספר סיפוריםentranced: מהופנטתcollaborations: שיתופי פעולהgazed: התבוננהencounter: מפגשilluminated: נאורהcreative process: תהליך יצירתיflickering: מרצדinviting: מזמינהpower outage: הפסקת חשמלconfidence: ביטחוןintriguing: מרתקתharmony: הרמוניהlegend: אגדהmeaningful: משמעותייםillustrator: מאיירתfascinating: מהפנטתcultural: תרבותיtradition: מסורתhub: מוקדcaptivating: מרתקlegacy: מורשתstorytelling: שיתוף סיפוריםillustrious: מופלאpassion: תשוקהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (December 11, 2025) – There's a first time for everything — and on Friday, 71-year-old University of Kentucky College of Education graduate Ellen London will experience a significant first: attending a graduation ceremony to accept a diploma. Ellen, who just earned her second master's degree, didn't attend the commencement ceremonies for her bachelor's or first master's degrees at other universities. She didn't even attend her own high school graduation, saying she was "too shy" to be in the spotlight. As she dons a cap and gown for the first time and readies herself to cross the stage at Rupp Arena, she'll be cheered on by friends and family, including two family members who are also part of the UK community: her daughter, Tessa London-Bounds, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon with the UK Gill Heart Institute, and her 10-year-old grandson, Harry, a cello player in the College of Fine Arts' UK String Project. In this episode of "Behind the Blue," this trio joins us to talk about their nomadic upbringing, love of learning, and how the University of Kentucky has been able to provide each one of them with a vastly different educational experience.  "Behind the Blue" is available via a variety of podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe to receive new episodes each week, featuring UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists, writers and the most important news impacting the university. "Behind the Blue" is a joint production of the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare. Transcripts for this or other episodes of "Behind the Blue" can be downloaded from the show's blog page.  To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here.

The phrase "every vote counts" rang true in several local political races this November. In the race for Canandaigua town supervisor, a 12-vote margin determined the winner. The newly elected Webster town supervisor won by 65 votes. And in the third legislative district of Monroe County, the race was decided by a 24-vote margin. This hour, we talk to election night winners who understand the value of getting out the vote. Our guests: Don Cotter, supervisor-elect of the town of Canandaigua Alex Scialdone, supervisor-elect of the town of Webster Marvin Stepherson, Monroe County legislator-elect ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Dictionary.com recently announced its word of the year, and your age may determine your reaction to it. The word: 67 (pronounced six-seven). If you're a member of Gen Z or Gen Alpha, you probably get it...and might be smirking that many adults don't understand. According to Dictionary.com, the term experienced a dramatic rise in popularity this summer, and it "has all the hallmarks of brainrot." So what is 67? What is brainrot? Join us for one of our favorite annual traditions as we explore words added to dictionaries and take our new words quiz! In studio: Amanda Chestnut, curator, author, and educator Chris Fanning, deputy director of Writers & Books Linda Sue Park, author ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Long hours, physical strain, financial stress, and the weight of customer expectations—life in the automotive industry can take a toll. But you don't have to face it alone. In this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, Margaret Light, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in supporting automotive professionals explores the critical role of healthy support systems, how to build them, and why vulnerability, connection, and communication are key to resilience both in and out of the shop.

This special episode is not the story of a twisted perpetrator and the carnage he caused. Perfect for the holiday season, this compelling conversation features Jill welcoming survivor and author Mark Gray.  October 1, 2017, Mark was a journalist covering the Route 91 Harvest Festival concert when shots rang out from the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. In Jill's review of The Las Vegas Massacre CONNECTIONS: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass Shooting, she noted that it "presents an inspiring portrait of survival after horrific loss, focusing on the victims, survivors, and their families and friends, as well as the connections that bind them together on a journey to recover and renew. These genuine, raw, and personal accounts reflect the resilience and healing that can emerge amidst the pain of grief when a loved one is lost. This inspiring and altruistic work showcases the best of humanity arising from the worst of circumstances. I encourage you all to read "The Las Vegas Massacre Connections." This book would make a marvelous holiday gift for anyone who enjoys true crime, memoirs, and even self-help. Buy The Las Vegas Massacre Connections by Mark Gray on Amazon. PLANNING TO GO TO CRIMECON LAS VEGAS MAY 2026? Use Jill's code   murdershelf and save 10%! Every little bit helps! The Holidays are almost here!  Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch! Sources and photographs can be found on Jill's blog: www.murdershelfbookclub.com/2025/12   Contact:  jill@murdershelfbookclub.com, or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $2-4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanuakkah, and Good Kwanzaa!       

Air Date - 09 December 2025The power of self-discovery and healing. Joni Woods is a certified life coach and relationship specialist dedicated to helping individuals and couples build emotionally healthy connections. After leaving a 15-year marriage marked by silence and societal pressures, she navigated her own journey of self-discovery, dating, and healing, experiences that now shape her coaching practice.About the Guest:Joni Woods, author of Burned, Blocked, and Better Than Ever, is a certified life coach and culture strategist with over 15 years of experience in communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship dynamics. As the founder of Journey Coaching, she helps individuals, couples, and organizations build healthier, more connected relationships. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Joni is also an active community leader, speaker, and advocate for self-awareness and values-based leadership.Learn more at https://www.joniwoods.com/#JoniWoods #InspiredConversations #LindaJoy #Women #Lifestyle #InterviewsVisit the Inspired Conversations Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-conversationsConnect with Linda Joy https://linda-joy.com/ and her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@linda-joySubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

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Hunter Biden, Chinese Spies, and the Monetization of Political Connections: Colleague Kenneth P. Vogel reports that following his father's departure from the vice presidency, Hunter Biden faced financial pressure and sought lucrative foreign clients, leading to risky entanglements; one venture involved a corrupt Romanian real estate magnate who hired Hunter along with former FBI Director Louis Freeh and Rudy Giuliani to resolve his legal troubles, with the proposed solution involving selling land including the site of the U.S. Embassy in Romania to a Chinese state-linked fund, and Hunter Biden was aware of the nature of his associates, referring to one as the "spy chief of China." OCTOBER 1, 1949

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A college professor designed a way to see if his students were using ChatGPT to write their papers. It turned out that almost 40% of his class was cheating. But perhaps just as alarming was the reason given by many students. Professor Will Teague of Angelo State University joins us to explain how he did it and why students need to change the way they're thinking about the value of higher education. Our guest: Will Teague, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at Angelo State University Emmarae Stein, graduate writing instructor in the Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program at the University of Rochester ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

As NPR reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisors have recommended narrowing the hepatitis B immunization guidance for newborns. The result would be a rollback of a practice credited with dramatically lowering disease. But some states are already stepping in to issue guidance of their own to circumvent the process. It can be confusing for parents. We discuss it with pediatricians. Our guests: Elizabeth Murray, D.O., pediatrician at Golisano Children's Hospital Strong at the University of Rochester Medical Center Justin Rosati, M.D., assistant professor of neurology in the child neurology division at the University of Rochester Medical Center David Topa, M.D., vice president of New York Chapter 1 of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and assistant medical director at RIT's Student Health Center ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

How important are connection in recovery?What connections are you making in your healing journey?Today on the podcast, listen to Dr. Greg Miller and Faithful & True's Director of Connections Daniel Martinez as they discuss connections and Daniel shares his story.Send us a text

In this conversation, Phil and Leo explore the concept of connection, particularly in new environments, and how facilitators can foster deeper connections among participants. They discuss the importance of vulnerability, curiosity, and the role of tools like the 52 Fathoms deck in facilitating meaningful interactions. The conversation also touches on lessons learned from Leo's experience on Survivor, emphasizing the significance of observation and reflection in the facilitation process. Connection is a vital part of human interaction. Facilitators can guide deeper connections through thoughtful questions. Vulnerability can lead to more meaningful conversations. Using tools like 52 Fathoms can enhance group dynamics. Observation is key to understanding group interactions. Curiosity drives deeper engagement in conversations. Facilitators should adapt activities to fit their style. Conflict resolution can be learned from real-life experiences. Creating a safe space encourages openness among participants. Reflection on experiences enhances facilitation skills. Learn more about Fulcrum Adventures - https://fulcrumadventures.com/ Connect with the podcast; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalplaypen/ Support the podcast - verticalplaypen.org  

Send us a textWelcome back to the American Experiment Podcast!This week, Minnesota's fraud epidemic continues to dominate the national news, with Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison at the center of the storm. Grace and Kathryn break down the connections linking them to the fraud they're desperately trying to deny.Next, you may have seen (or smelled) Minneapolis' latest crisis: public defecation. The city council is pushing for more public bathrooms, but local businesses say these facilities often get used for everything except their intended purpose.After that, Grace and Kathryn dive into recent ICE protests around the metro, exploring David Zimmer's piece that exposes how these demonstrations are organized and well funded.Finally, we welcome Ilan Wurman to the show! Ilan, a professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, discusses the upcoming Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship.Remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE and never miss an episode of the American Experiment Podcast!00:00 - Welcome Back!03:36 - Ellison and Omar take to left wing media to defend themselves05:13 - Ilhan Omar's connections to Minnesota's fraud epidemic08:42 - The Star Tribune tries to run cover for Walz's fraud12:21 - Minneapolis plagued by public defecation16:21 - The TRUTH behind the Minneapolis ICE protests 25:11 - Ilan Wurman joins the show!26:27 - The birthright citizenship case heading to the Supreme Court!

Send us a textGroups that adopt AI thoughtfully will outpace those who don't—faster than most people realize.That's the bottom line. AI isn't some futuristic buzzword anymore. It's here, it's already changing how practices operate, and it's moving fast. Medical groups that learn how to integrate AI into their daily routines—clinically, operationally, administratively, financially—will be more efficient, more scalable, and frankly, more competitive than those who wait and see.If you're picturing robots walking around the office, let me stop you right there. We're not talking about futuristic sci-fi. We're talking about tools that write your notes for you, draft your emails, analyze your claim denials, and help you prepare for board meetings—all in a fraction of the time it used to take.Today, we're going to talk about practical, daily AI use for physicians and healthcare administrators. We're going to break it down into four key categories—areas where AI is already making a huge difference in real practices, and where it can start helping yours right away. Please Follow or Subscribe to get new episodes delivered to you as soon as they drop! Visit Jill's company, Health e Practices' website: https://healtheps.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter, Health e Connections: http://21978609.hs-sites.com/newletter-subscriber Want more formal learning? Check out Jill's newly released course: Physician's Edge: Mastering Business & Finance in Your Medical Practice. 32.5 hours of online, on-demand CME-accredited training tailored just for busy physicians. Find it here: https://healtheps.com/physicians-edge-mastering-business-finance-in-your-medical-practice/ Purchase your copy of Jill's book here: Physician Heal Thy Financial Self Join our Medical Money Matters Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3834886643404507/ Original Musical Score by: Craig Addy at https://www.underthepiano.ca/ Visit Craig's website to book your Once in a Lifetime music experience Podcast coaching and development by: Jennifer Furlong, CEO, Communication Twenty-Four Seven https://www.communicationtwentyfourseven.com/

A new SHARP survey has shown meaningful improvements in mental health over the last two years. This is tied to family and school connections, as well as a decrease in substance use over the last two years. Rob Timmerman, Prevention Administrator with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, joins the show to discuss these improvements.

Simon talks to Brenda Siri from Corporation Connections, LLC about the shocking trend starting with Gen Z...taking classes on how to make a phone call! They call it "Telephobic". Do you have a Telephobic Gen Z'er in your life?

Sjögren's syndrome is often dismissed as “just dry eyes and dry mouth”… but the truth runs deeper. For many, it's part of a much larger autoimmune picture — especially when thyroid disease joins the story. In this episode, we uncover how Sjögren's and Hashimoto's share roots, risks, misunderstood symptoms, and why so many people are caught in the middle without answers.In this episode you'll learn:Why Sjögren's and Hashimoto's frequently show up together — and what that means for diagnosis, treatment, and long-term health.The overlapping symptoms that get missed, including fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and digestive issues — and how many are mistakenly labeled as “just thyroid.”How autoimmune conditions evolve — and what current theories suggest about triggers, immune dysfunction, viral links, and genetics.Sjogren's, thyroid medication, and your eyes, mouth, and gut — surprising ways oral dryness, inflammation, and malabsorption may affect treatment success.Practical strategies to support your immune system, protect moisture, reduce flares, and advocate for complete testing (not just TSH).What the science knows — and what researchers are still trying to understand about autoimmunity, progression, and hope for targeted therapies.If you've been told your symptoms are “in your head,” if you're managing thyroid treatment but still don't feel well, or if you've wondered whether something bigger is going on — this episode shines a light on the autoimmune overlap almost no one talks about.

Plan Dulce Host Stefanie Esteban (she/they) is joined by Christian Llamas (he/him), an emerging planning professional in Los Angeles. They discuss his experiences with design and technical skills coming out of school and jumping right into planning careers in the private and public sector. Bio and Links:A recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in the field of Urban Studies and Planning with a minor in  Spatial Studies (GIS), Christian Llamas' primary interest is in transportation systems, climate resiliency, and urban  design. Christian wants to use his passion for environmentalism and urbanism in a consulting career with the  intent of improving the vibrancy, mobility, and prosperity in cities globally. Knowledgeable in  architecture and design programs such as AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, and the Adobe Creative Suite after several architecture courses. Learn more about Christian:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/christian-llamas-8aa3861b0 --------------------------------------Plan Dulce is a podcast by members of the ⁠⁠Latinos and Planning Division⁠ of the American Planning Association⁠. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Want to recommend our next great guests and stay updated on the latest episodes? We want to hear from you! Follow, rate, and subscribe! Your support and feedback helps us continue to amplify insightful and inspiring stories from our wonderfully culturally and professionally diverse community.This episode was conceived, written, edited and produced by Stefanie Esteban (she/they).Connect:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/plandulcepodcast/ Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/LatinosandPlanning/⁠Youtube:Subscribe to Plan Dulce on Youtube LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4294535/⁠X/ Twitter:⁠https://twitter.com/latinosplanapa?lang=en⁠

Echoes of Civil War and Hidden Histories in the South — Nathaniel Philbrick — Retracing Washington's Southernroute reveals prophetic historical connections to the future American Civil War, as many mansions and estates Washington visited were subsequently destroyed during General Sherman's March through the South. Philbrickdocuments Washington's diplomatically fraught and contradictory interactions with the Catawba Indians, wherein Washington assured them of federal protection while simultaneously waging military campaigns against tribes in Ohio, exposing the fundamental dishonesty of federal Indian policy. Philbrick explores Old Salem, where the Moraviansearch for religious freedom coexisted with a hidden, systematically suppressed history of slavery within Moraviancommunities. Philbrick emphasizes the tangible endurance of history, describing the discovery of physical remnants—bricks, chains, abandoned ferry sites—that materially connect contemporary observers to Washington's eighteenth-century journey. 1889

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More than a decade after “Serial” pulled mainstream Americans into the world of podcasts, what are the genuinely new and interesting podcasts on the scene? Our panelists share their picks, and we take audience submissions for the top podcasts of 2025. Our guests: Carl Nellis, senior producer and head of community for Good Egg Audio Jazzy T, founder of JazzCast Pros Veronica Volk, executive producer and director of podcast strategy for WXXI Public Media ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

A recent YouGov poll found that no matter how old you are, you likely think that the "good old days" were your teenage years. When was the best music released? The best movies? When were people the kindest? When was fashion at its peak, journalism the most reliable, and restaurants the best? The poll found a staggering consistency: whether you're 80 years old or 30, you think the answer to most of these questions falls in your late teenage years. Why is that? What is it about our teenage years that evokes such a sense of optimism and positivity? Why can't we retain that? And when were the best years for each of these questions? Our guests debate it: Tom Proietti, resident media scholar at St. John Fisher University  Norma Holland, former Rochester journalist ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

This week's conversation opens a gateway into the deeper roots of Reiki. Kenloch Cheung joins us again to share stories from Hong Kong, Australia, and Mount Kurama, along with his remarkable insights into the origins and meaning of the Usui DKM. This episode offers a rare blend of history, philosophy, and lived experience. In this inspiring conversation, Colleen and Robyn welcome back Reiki teacher and ICRT Licensed Reiki Master Teacher, Kenloch Cheung, joining us from Melbourne after his recent move from Hong Kong. Kenloch bridges Eastern and Western Reiki communities with fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, and his teaching reflects a blend of technique, spiritual understanding, and practical everyday Reiki. We explore what it has been like for Kenloch to relocate to Australia, where Reiki is widely recognized and integrated into daily wellness culture. He shares heartwarming stories about meeting Reiki-aware strangers on mountains in Switzerland, having conversations with immigration officers about Reiki, and settling into a new rhythm of life shaped by self-care, peace, and personal health. The highlight of this episode is Kenloch's detailed teaching on DKM, including: The historical and cultural origins of the symbol Insights from Mount Kurama's prayer to Sonten How the kanji themselves illuminate the DKM deeper meaning The relationship between the symbol, the sun, the moon, and the earth Connections with universal laws, duality, spiritual understanding, and enlightenment Colleen and Robyn share their own experiences with DKM as Reiki practitioners and teachers, including its role in healing belonging, unity, and the alignment of spiritual and human selves. Together, they weave modern Reiki practice with ancient context, bringing new understanding to DKM symbol and its relevance today. Kenloch also speaks about hosting William Rand in Hong Kong, teaching multilingual classes, and his plans for English-language courses in Australia. His joy for community, sharing Reiki, and living a grounded, healthy life shines throughout this conversation. Listen NowThis episode is available on all major podcast platforms and on our YouTube channel.  Connect with Kenloch Cheung: Website: https://kenlochhealingspace.boutir.com/ Email: hernetheancientforest@outlook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenlochtheoaktree Enjoy the episode, Colleen & Robyn ✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn 
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Ancient Roots of Life Ep 28In this episode, JT and Josh explore various themes surrounding mythology, particularly focusing on Prometheus and his connections to the devil. They discuss travel plans to California, the cultural significance of the state, and delve into the mythological narratives of Prometheus, the Titans, and their implications in modern society. The conversation also touches on ancient maps, geological changes, and the symbolism of statues, culminating in a rich discussion about the intertwining of history and mythology.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jt-s-mix-tape--6579902/support.Please support our sponsor Modern Roots Life: https://modernrootslife.com/?bg_ref=rVWsBoOfcFJESUS SAID THERE WOULD BE HATERS Shirts: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/mens-shirts/WOMEN'S SHIRTS: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/womens-shirts/

Rhaina Cohen (author of The Other Significant Others) joins us to reframe how we think about friendship: past, present, and possible futures. Rhaina explains why intense platonic bonds once held public, ritualized importance (think “sworn brotherhoods” and romantic friendships of the 17th–19th centuries), how marriage’s role shifted to demand emotional everything-ness, and why that cultural shift squeezed out space for friendships. What you'll get out of this episode: The friendship that inspired Rhaina's book Historical models of deep same-sex friendship and how they differ from modern assumptions Why modern romantic relationships often eclipse friendship and why that harms us Real-life choices Rhaina and her husband made (communal living, prioritizing friends) and practical tips to preserve friendships How to be a better friend: rituals, calendars, play, and honest conversation Handling jealousy and myths about opposite-sex friendships If you want to build stronger platonic connections, rethink where you live and who you share life with, or simply appreciate how friendship can anchor a life, this episode is for you.

Step inside one of the most legendary — and misunderstood — eras in American crime history. For the first time ever, Whitey Sullivan, the right-hand man to Washington D.C.'s infamous drug lord Rayful Edmond, sits down on camera to finally set the record straight. Whitey was there for all of it — from Rayful becoming a teenage millionaire valedictorian and star basketball player… to building a cocaine pipeline from Los Angeles to D.C.… to overseeing multi-ton shipments every single week. He counted the money, managed the crews, and stood beside Rayful during the DEA's most dramatic kingpin takedown of the 1980s. His power, influence, and empire continued to shock law enforcement for decades. Today, Whitey is breaking decades of silence to reveal: - How Rayful became the most successful urban drug dealer of his generation - The violence, rules, loyalty — and mythology — of D.C.'s streets - The truth about the federal case, the media, and the betrayals - Rayful's plan to go legit… and why nobody truly walks away - Never-before-told stories of wealth, danger & survival This is the raw, unfiltered story the streets still whisper about — straight from the only man qualified to tell it. This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: Superpower! This holiday, give your loved ones the only gift that keeps on giving — health. Go to https://Superpower.com/gift to get a free $49 gift box with your gifted membership. Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/connect today. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro: Setting the Record Straight 02:25 Rayful Edmond: Origins and Early Hustle 07:57 The Rise: Childhood to Drug Kingpin 18:13 Starting Out Pre-Crack Era 25:21 Transitioning to Cocaine and Expansion 30:57 This Episode Is Sponsored By Superpower 33:36 Running DC: Growing the Empire 41:01 Scaling Up: Bricks, Stash Houses, and Riches 57:41 Life as a Young Insider 1:00:42 This Episode Is Sponsored By Rocket Money 01:02:12 Rayful's Connections and the Colombian Cartel 01:14:48 Organization Structure and DC's Drug World 01:29:02 The Crack Era: Streets & Violence 01:43:44 The Indictment: Raids and Arrests 01:56:00 Jail, Trials, and Surviving the System 02:14:09 The Second Case: Inside Prison Operations 02:30:09 Sentencing, Appeals, and Release 02:37:13 Coming Home: Release and Final Days 02:44:31 Rayful Edmond's Death and Legacy 02:56:53 Setting the Record Straight: The Real Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On October 1, 2017, Mary Jo von Tillow's world changed forever.Her husband, Kurt, was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest in U.S. history. In just eleven minutes, her life—and the lives of thousands of others—were shattered.But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bonds with other survivors, advocates, and families who knew the same kind of loss. From a 9/11 firefighter who turned his pain into kindness, to a victims' rights attorney who changed national law, to fellow widows and survivors who refused to give up, Mary Jo discovered what it means to carry tragedy together.The Las Vegas Massacre Connections is both a deeply personal account and a collective portrait of resilience. Through Mark Gray's in-depth reporting and Mary Jo's courage to share her story, this book captures the enduring impact of Route 91 and the human strength that rises after unimaginable loss.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Photographs preserve what daily life cannot—moments that would otherwise fade into obscurity. In today's show, we explore this topic through a nexus of American culture, popular folklore, and photographic archives in a chat with Alan Govenar and Adam Forgash, two photographers and visual historians who are passionate about unearthing and preserving forgotten stories. Coming from different backgrounds, Alan's formal training and experience with the non-profit Documentary Arts complements Adam's hands-on skills hunting for treasures and selling vintage photographica at New York's Chelsea Flea Market. A few of the points they discuss include: the central role of the community photographer in twentieth-century life, the cultural significance of Route 66 as a favored connection point, the painstaking process of resurrecting century-old portraits from damaged glass plates, and much more. As Adam notes about these rescued portraits now titled "Faces of the Mother Road," "I've had these kinds of collections over the last 30 years and kind of let them go, but this one, I knew there was something special about it. So, as soon as I realized what I was looking at, I stopped. I put it in climate control storage. I got archival paper to put it in. I started a numbering system.  "It feels pretty good," he adds, "to get more serious about my craft, realizing that I am a photo historian, even though I don't have a degree." Guests: Alan Govenar & Adam Forgash Episode Timeline: 3:07: Alan Govenar's early connections to photography and his introduction to Stoney, the hunchbacked tattoo artist who jumpstarted his photo career. 8:33: The role various media has played in Alan's work as an interdisciplinary artist and how changes to media has influenced his storytelling. 11:37: Adam Forgash describes New York's Chelsea Flea Market and the treasure trove of 8,000 glass negatives he discovered there. 16:18: A peek into the Texas African American Photography Archive, and the era of the community photographer. 22:02: Storytelling within a historical context and a photographer's accountability in reverse engineering a story from vestiges of the past. 27:01: Adam's accidental discovery of a second half to SJ Tyler's archive and tracking down information about the photographer. 30:49: Connecting the story of SJ Tyler's portrait studio to an exhibit celebrating the centennial of Route 66. 32:28: Episode Break 33:47: Making distinctions between Alan's formal education in folklore and Adam's schooling at the hands of New York's Chelsea flea market crowd.  40:23: Adam's approach to beginning this project, and how SJ Tyler's collection differed from past archives he's worked on. 42:52: Connections between Tyler's photographs and the significance of travel on Route 66, plus Adam's relationship to Tulsa. 44:26: Placing photographic stories in a wider historical context and their connection to the communities being served. 49:54: Funding and sponsorship for large photographic projects and the benefits to working with a registered non-profit as a pass-through organization. Guest Bios: Alan Govenar is an acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, writer and folklorist. A 2010 Guggenheim Fellow and the author of more than 40 books, Alan is also founder and president of the organization Documentary Arts, which he created to spotlight marginalized voices and cultures, through projects such as the Texas African American Photography Archive. As a filmmaker, Alan has produced and directed documentaries in association with NOVA, ARTE, and PBS. And as a playwright, he has written and produced musicals that have been performed from New York City to major venues across Europe. This year marks some major milestones in Alan's career, with a photography retrospective at the Center for Photography at Woodstock, a new documentary film premiering at New York's Cinema Village, and the publication of three new books, including Kinship & Community, released by Aperture.  Adam Forgash is a photographer, filmmaker, photo history specialist, and proud former Oklahoman. In 2023, while foraging for visual treasures at New York's famed Chelsea Flea Market, Adam happened upon the archive of the undiscovered portrait photographer Sidney J Tyler. From 1913 to 1943, Tyler operated a photo studio in Afton, Oklahoma, making portraits of everyday subjects as they passed through the region, during a break in their travels along Route 66, otherwise known as the "Mother Road". This once-lost visual history of northeast Oklahoma features working-class people of all races and communities, including the famed Tuskegee airmen.  After two years of intensive research into Tyler's archive, Adam's project, now titled Faces of the Mother Road: The Lost Portraits of S.J. Tyler - A Route 66 Story, is poised to make a lasting impact on Oklahoma's visual and historical narrative, just in time for the centennial of Route 66 in 2026. Stay Connected: Alan Govenar Documentary Arts Website: https://www.docarts.com/  Adam Forgash Website: https://adamforgash.com/  Adam Forgash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamforgash/ Credits: Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens