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Nervous system leadership becomes essential when pressure and stress quietly shape team culture. If you feel responsible for the emotional tone of every room, this isn't a leadership flaw. It may be identity-level misalignment, not lack of strength.Most leaders try to fix culture with strategy.But culture is shaped long before strategy is spoken.In this episode, we explore nervous system leadership — not as theory, but as lived practice. If you've ever felt exhausted from carrying the emotional climate of your team, or confused about why tension returns even when results are strong, this conversation will meet you.This episode reinforces a simple truth:You cannot control every nervous system in the room.But you absolutely influence the tone that enters it.This is not about becoming softer.It is about becoming steadier.And steadiness is not passive. It is regulated intensity. Controlled momentum. Grounded authority.In Season 4, we are walking through the Identity-Level Recalibration pathway — moving from recognition, to release, to reclamation, and now to reinforcement. Reinforcement is where awareness becomes pattern. Where hope becomes embodied leadership.In this conversation, we explore:• Why burnout in leadership often stems from over-transmitting urgency• How pressure culture forms through shared stress responses• The difference between implied urgency and stated standards• Why many high-capacity humans became the “thermostat” long before they became leaders• How one embodied pause before entering a room can begin reshaping cultureIdentity-Level Recalibration is not another productivity tactic.It is not performance optimization.It is not a communication hack.If you've ever wondered:Why does my team mirror my stress?Why does culture feel tense even when goals are clear?Why am I tired of being the strongest nervous system in every room?You're not broken.You may simply be reinforcing patterns you learned long before you were leading.Reinforcement is hopeful because culture is responsive. Not instant. But responsive. Consistency builds trust. Steadiness compounds.Today's Micro Recalibration:Before your next interaction, pause and ask, “Am I about to transmit urgency — or steadiness?” Take one full breath. Name expectations clearly. Replace implied pressure with calm clarity.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...

On the 290th episode of the MalloryBrosPodcast, the Bros start with a realization that all of you who have been watching us for weeks, months and even YEARS have collected so much information on them and seen so many moments that you're basically FAMILY. So Welcome back FAM, of course the Bros start with Recap of the weekend. Terrance reflects on a big weekend of watching Boxing with Ryan Garcia and Claressa Sheilds leading to back to back fight nights. Terrell reflects on a trip to Mike's with the family and preparing for another snowfall on the east coast. Some of you are watching this under SNOW as you read this. Anyway, the Bros start things off recaping Baby Keem's newest project "Ca$ino" that dropped this past weekend. Coming off a Grammy Nominated "The Melodic Blue" the Bros speak on how he delievered a solid proeject that fell a little short of their expectations on first listen. The also talk about how the project has improved on second listen, but people online seem to be split on Kendrick Lamar's feature on the project. This sparks a big conversation about Kendrick's influence on the public reception to the album and Terrance starts a conversation on how these days you really can't have an opinon. In his words, "you're either like it or SHUT UP". The Bros have a good CONTROLLED back and fourth about this but ultimately agree .. these days, giving even your OPINION takes some heavy considersation before letting fly. Next the Bros talk about the recent viral situation at the BAFTA Awards where a man with Tourettes syndrome yells the N Word in the middle of the ceremoney as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo present the first award of the night. It was a horrible situation for eveeryone involved and thanks to the broadcast not being edited or cut like it COULD HAVE ... this set social media on fire. The Bros have a great conversation about the situation, educating each other on the seriousness of Tourettes Syndrome and understanding the "Coprolalia" that comes with it while also focusing on the DISRESPECT that CAN'T be overlooked because of the disability. This is what made this situation one out of a movie. It's a good convo! The Bros talk about the crazy situation in Mexico with the death of a Cartel leader and the mayhem happening throughout because of it. Next, the Bros discuss the recent passing of Eric Dane, a beloved actor from Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria who died from a short battle with ALS. The guys discuss this haunting disease and the speed of it and turn the conversation into one about showing up and making moments count. NETFLIX has announced that we're getting Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Paquiao 2 in Septmember this year. This comes a week after Floyd announced he was fighting Mike Tyson in Exhibition, and UN-retiring to purse a big event. The Bros discuss the Sport of Boxing and how it's seemlingly honoring the money more than the sport. The biggest question is are they wrong if we all are tuning in and it's keeping boxing exciting? Lastly, the bros talk about the late passing of Rondale Moore, a 25 year old NFL Wide Reciever who took his life this past week. This is the most important part of the podcast episode. The bros talk about mental health and it's importance, but more importantly they discuss how they deal with their OWN mental health in moments current and past and share a strategy you can use with you friends and family that might REALLY help. Terrance says "The most toxic part is keeping it in" and he's right. Of course the Bros finish with MOVIE ...SUGGESTION... OF ... THE WEEK! Another week with the Bros, see you next Tuesday! Movie Suggestions of the Week: Terrance | L.I.F.E (1999) | Now Streaming on PEACOCK Terrell | The Tyler Perry Video | "FD Signifier" on YOUTUBE Follow Us on Twitter @MalloryBros9 for all updates!

The Underground Economy: Carbon as Currency Biological Gold: Why photosynthesis isn't just about plant growth—it's about minting the "carbon currency" required to hire a microbial workforce. The Exudate Menu: A breakdown of Monosaccharides (fast cash), Polysaccharides (savings accounts), and Organic Acids (specialized mining tools). The Trading Post: How the plant uses targeted "buy orders" to trade energy for the specific minerals it needs. The Rhizophagy Revolution The "Commuter" Microbes: Understanding the research from Dr. James White's lab at Rutgers. The Microbial Car Wash: A technical look at how plants lure, strip, "milk," and eject bacteria to scavenge for nutrients. Endophytes vs. Rhizophagy: Distinguishing between long-term "tenants" inside the plant and the transient "workers" in the root tip. The Biomimicry Reality Check Ecology vs. Agronomy: Why nature optimizes for survival, while growers optimize for yield, quality, and consistency. The Managed System: Why an indoor grow or greenhouse is not a wilderness, and why treating it as such often leads to inefficiencies and "natural" bottlenecks. The "Selfish" Microbe: Understanding Immobilization and Stoichiometry—why microbes sometimes "rob" your plants of nitrogen to build their own populations. Precision Biology & Biosecurity The Risk of Raw Inputs: Why compost can be the highest risk factor for heavy metals, PFAs, herbicide residues, and pathogens like Pythium. The Specialist Shop: Utilizing lab-grown consortiums for a cleaner, scalable facility. Mycorrhizal Fungi: The role of Rhizophagus irregularis in Phosphorus mining. Nutrient Unlockers: Using high-CFU strains like Microbial Mass or Mammoth P for data-backed biomass increases. Trichoderma: Beyond biocontrol—how it uses siderophores to "magnetize" insoluble iron and trigger Induced Systemic Resistance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode was sparked by a familiar and uncomfortable question: should you copy a specification section from a prior project, or start from scratch? Steve Gantner, Elias Saltz, Dave Stutzman explored why “copy-paste” has become such a common criticism from contractors and why that perception exists in the first place. They unpacked the risks of inheriting outdated codes, discontinued products, and mismatched scope, especially when prior edits and deletions are invisible. At the same time, they acknowledged the realities of practice, where templates, masters, and institutional knowledge can be powerful tools when managed correctly. The conversation ultimately reinforced that credibility, coordination, and project-specific thinking are what protect both the documents and the firm's reputation.Learning PointsIndustry insight: Contractors notice when specifications feel recycled. “Copy-paste” documents erode trust and signal a lack of coordination.Practice takeaway: If you reuse content, treat it as a template, not a finished product. Read it line by line against current drawings, codes, ownership, and site conditions.Process lesson: Masters and maintained templates are safer than copying entire project manuals. Controlled updates reduce the risk of generational errors compounding over time.Risk or opportunity: The risk is hidden liability, outdated requirements, and reputational damage. The opportunity lies in disciplined document management that strengthens accuracy, efficiency, and confidence across the project team.In the end, the consensus leaned toward a simple principle: best practice is to start fresh, or at least review as if you did.

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Arundhati Parmar interviews Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and the long-standing regulatory classification that places testosterone as a Schedule III controlled substance. Shah explains that testosterone was scheduled in 1990 following Olympic doping scandals — despite opposition at the time from the FDA, DEA, and the American Medical Association. More than 30 years later, he argues that the regulatory framework no longer reflects current clinical evidence and may be doing more harm than good. The conversation explores: The scientific evidence surrounding cardiovascular and prostate safety The differences between injectable and oral testosterone therapies The stigma and logistical barriers created by controlled substance status How GLP-1 drugs intersect with hormone health and muscle preservation The possibility of expanding testosterone therapy access to women Whether the current regulatory environment may revisit testosterone scheduling At its core, this episode examines whether testosterone is being regulated based on outdated controversy rather than modern clinical science — and what that means for patients navigating care today. Episode Resources Connect with Arundhati Parmar aparmar@medcitynews.com  https://twitter.com/aparmarbb?lang=en https://medcitynews.com/ KEYWORDS Testosterone Replacement Therapy TRT regulation Schedule III classification Controlled substances Hormone therapy stigma Men's health Women's hormone therapy TRAVERSE study Cardiovascular risk Prostate cancer risk Oral testosterone Injectable testosterone Hematocrit levels GLP-1 muscle loss Hypogonadism FDA regulation Healthcare policy Hormone optimization   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:00–01:40 - Why testosterone became a Schedule III controlled substance in 1990 01:40–02:30 - Political backlash after Olympic doping scandals 02:30–03:56 - Testosterone as the only controlled hormone 03:56–04:58 - The physiologic role of testosterone across multiple organ systems 04:58–06:19 - Cardiovascular and prostate cancer risk: What the TRAVERSE study showed 06:19–07:04 - Physiologic vs. supraphysiologic dosing 07:04–08:49 - How controlled status creates stigma and access barriers 08:49–10:10 - Provider tracking, pharmacy hurdles, and patient friction 10:10–11:48 - Would deregulation increase abuse or doping? 11:48–13:20 - GLP-1 drugs, rapid weight loss, and muscle preservation 13:20–15:08 - Testosterone in women: The overlooked half of the population 15:08–16:22 - Injectable vs oral TRT: Mimicking natural diurnal rhythms 16:22–17:40 - Hematocrit elevation differences between injections and oral therapy 17:40–19:07 - Side effect profiles and hormone signaling differences 19:07–20:32 - Go-to-market strategy: Cash pay vs insurance coverage 20:32–21:24 - Stigma among payers and barriers to reimbursement 21:24–22:43 - Expanding label indications and idiopathic hypogonadism 22:43–22:22 - Could the current administration reconsider testosterone scheduling?  

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For today's podcast Elliot Williams is joined by Jenny List, and we're pushing the limits of mobile connectivity as Jenny's coming to us from a North Sea ferry. We start by looking forward to the upcoming Hackaday Europe, with a new location in Lecco, Italy. We hope you can join us there! There's a bumper collection of hacks to talk about, with a novel soft pneumatic display, a CRT-based VR headset, an LCD photographic aperture, and a novel time-of-flight sensor array in the line-up.Then there are 3D printed PCBs, Scotch tape for a lens, and a project to map farts. We kid you not. Finally we wrap up with mind controlled toys, and a a treatise on requirements and specifications in an age of AI. Check out all the links over on Hackaday!

Reporter and author Jacob Soboroff joins Sam to talk about his new book Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster and the debate between the native communities’ historic practice of controlled burns and the alternative of worsening fires year after year. Jacob talks about how covering the fires was actually the last thing he wanted to do but sometimes you just have to go with the assignment. He talks about seeing his childhood home burn down and not processing the trauma until he started writing the book, how local media was as heroic as the first responders, and how he responded when Katie Miller called him to check on Stephen Miller’s parent’s house. They talk about what justice looks like for people who lost everything, and if he thinks many people will just leave LA, and if he feels safe reporting as the country begins to arrest journalists. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Duvall Passed Away at 95, and it Seems too Soon This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl honor the legendary Robert Duvall, break down the latest Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance merger talks, and review the penultimate episode of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Corporate power plays and Westerosi lances collide. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Robert Duvall: 3:51 Warner Bros/Skydance: 9:07 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: 23:43 Robert Duvall January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026 Robert Duvall was one of the defining American actors of the modern era. A founding member of the American Film Theatre movement and a classmate of Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman at the Neighborhood Playhouse, Duvall built a career on discipline, restraint, and volcanic presence. Career Highlights: Tom Hagen in The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974) – The calm consigliere in a world of chaos. Controlled, intellectual menace. Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now (1979) – “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” One of cinema's most iconic performances. Oscar Winner for Tender Mercies (1983) – Best Actor for his deeply human portrayal of a broken country singer. The Great Santini (1979) – A towering, volatile performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination. Lonesome Dove (1989) – Cemented his legacy in the Western genre. Later career standouts: The Apostle (which he also wrote and directed), Open Range, The Judge. Duvall's strength was subtle authority. He never chased flash. He built characters from the inside out. In an industry obsessed with volume, he mastered quiet. Hollywood didn't just lose a legend. It lost a craftsman. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-skydance-response-warner-bros-discovery-deal-talks-1236665757/ Warner Bros./Skydance Will They/Won’t They Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly reopened acquisition discussions with Skydance and Paramount, injecting fresh volatility into an already chaotic media landscape. Paramount previously floated a $30 per share offer, potentially rising to $31. Meanwhile, shareholder votes and competing interests continue to complicate the picture. This is consolidation round… what, 47? The real question is what this means for IP control, franchise strategy, and the long-term survival of mid-budget filmmaking. Every merger promises “synergy.” Historically, synergy often translates to layoffs, canceled projects, and fewer creative risks. We break down what this could mean for DC Studios, HBO prestige content, and the streaming wars at large. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO Max) Season 1, Episode 5 (Penultimate Episode) Episode Title: “In the Name of the Mother” Directed by: Owen Harris Written by: Hiram Martinez & Ti Mikkel and Ira Parker Summary: The trial of seven begins. In the first charge, Aerion knocks Dunk off his horse. In a series of flashbacks to Dunk’s childhood, he and his friend Rafe scavenge from a battlefield. They return to Flea Bottom in King’s Landing and pickpocket from Alester, a City Watchman. Dunk and Rafe attempt to buy passage to the Free Cities in Essos, but cannot afford it. Alester corners them and takes their money. Rafe steals Alester’s dagger, but he notices and slits her throat. Arlan emerges from a tavern and kills Alester, saving Dunk, who then follows Arlan on his travels. In the present, Dunk duels Aerion on foot until both men collapse from injury. After Dunk falls unconscious, Aerion declares him dead. Egg begs Dunk to get up, and the crowd chants for Dunk as he stands. Dunk and Aerion resume their duel until Dunk gets the upper hand. Aerion yields and withdraws his accusation. In the aftermath, Beesbury and Hardyng are confirmed as killed. Dunk pledges fealty to Baelor. Raymun and Pate help Baelor remove his helmet, which Maekar struck with his mace during the trial, revealing a fatal wound. Baelor collapses from his injury and dies in Dunk’s arms. The jousting sequences are shot with brutal realism. Armor feels heavy. Impacts feel dangerous. The episode underscores a central thesis of Martin's work: nobility is aspirational, not guaranteed. Key Cast: Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon “Egg” Targaryen Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen Bertie Carvel as Baelor Targaryen Sam Spruell as Maekar Targaryen Production Notes: The series distinguishes itself from House of the Dragon by focusing on intimate political storytelling rather than large-scale spectacle. The penultimate episode prioritizes character psychology, legacy, and the myth of knighthood over spectacle-driven chaos. Rating: Out of 5 Brotherly Blows to the Back of the Head Brian: 4.99/5 Darryl: **/5 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

IntroductionMost things that bring us comfort are only appropriate in proper situations. For instance, a warm blanket, a favorite flannel shirt, a pair of pajamas. Each has its place. You do not wear a blanket or pajamas in public settings. You do not wear an old comfy flannel shirt to a wedding. But the Heidelberg Catechism opens with a striking claim: that there is a single comfort appropriate in every circumstance. In fact, this is a single comfort in life and in death. This raises an honest question: can any comfort truly be that universal? So we look at the claim of Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer 1. What is our ONLY comfort in life and in death? "I Give Them..”At first glance, Christ's claim to give eternal life sounds more like an imposition than a comfort. If it's not something we opt into, is it really a gift? To answer this, the catechism points us to a hard truth: we are not neutral recipients. Like those enslaved by debt or victims of war, we are slaves. We are either slaves of sin or slaves of righteousness. We are slaves. (Romans 6:18) The catechism reminds us that Christ is a faithful savior and not a tyrannical master. It's the portrait of a redeemer who pays the debt we couldn't pay and frees us from a master, the tyranny of the devil, who sought to destroy us. We learn that the Devil's marketing pitch for Adam and Eve did not end well. It turns out that it is a good thing that Christ is overbearing, that he overwhelms us with His grace, as He gives us eternal life. This is the gift that we do not naturally want, but the gift that we need to live life to the fullest in this age. Truly, living life for Christ is the highest and greatest thing we can do rather than pursuing our own independence. "They Will Never Perish" This promise seems false. We go to Christian funerals, which means that Christians do die. Is Christ overpromising and underdelivering? When we look deeper into Scripture, we see that "perish" implies something deeper than a mere physical death. In Mark 1:24, Christ encounters demons. They cry out, inquiring if Christ is going to destroy them/perish them. To perish is to be undone, destroyed, stripped of your identity and purpose. It is much more than death. What Christ promises is that the forces that assemble against his people will not succeed. We think of our sin or the sins that tempt us outside of us. We think of Satan and his satanic army. We think of any influence that pulls us from Christ. The assurance is that we will not be undone or overcome. We will never perish."No One Can Snatch Them”We hear the promise that he knows all the numbers of the hair on our heads. This might sound creepy or overbearing. But when we read this statement in light of Christ as faithful Shepherd, it becomes something else entirely: an assurance that nothing in our lives escapes his notice or his care. He is not the hired hand who flees when the wolf appears. He is the Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. The high priestly prayer in John 17 reminds us that he intercedes on behalf of his people. The fourth servant song promises that: “yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.” So when Christ promises that no one will snatch them out of the Father's hand, he is assuring us no one will seize us from our shepherd. The "snatching" language describes a forcible seizure against one's will. Christ's answer is that even this cannot prevail. The same one who prayed for his disciples on the eve of the cross still intercedes for those who believe through their word, two thousand years later.We cannot see Christ as a creepy stalker. Rather, we need to see him as the empowering savior who protects his people. He does not empower us to live for ourselves, but to live for him. It is only as we live in communion with our Savior that we truly have life. ConclusionSo, can there be only one comfort that is appropriate in every situation, season, and circumstance? Yes! The catechism's opening answer assures us of our value. Our value doesn't rest in our accomplishments, our reputation, or our self-determination. It rests on the fact that we bear the image of God. Our value rests in the fact that Christ has redeemed us. Our joy is living as slaves of righteousness as we walk in the Holy Spirit. We have been redeemed by Christ. The communion we once pushed away has been restored because the Good Shepherd sought us. He shepherds us through this life, through death itself, and into the age to come. The comfort of belonging to Christ isn't a soft sentiment for easy days. It is the one comfort sturdy enough for every circumstance because his sheep will not be undone. His sheep will never perish. His sheep will never be snatched. Let us proceed in the confidence that our Lord is our definitive redeemer.

In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Jeff Weiss shares how he went from starting his first 10K at age 48 to completing Ironmans, ultra marathons, and chasing the World Marathon Majors in his 60s. Along the way, he unpacks the mental battles behind endurance sport, the value of failure, and why chasing big goals reshapes how we see ourselves. From narrowly missing the cutoff at the legendary Comrades Marathon to discovering resilience through ice baths and yoga, Jeff makes a compelling case that racing isn't just about fitness — it's about identity, courage, and choosing a life without regret.Key Episode TakeawaysYou're never too old to start — progress is possible at any age.Big races build identity and self-belief, not just fitness.Failure can unlock even bigger breakthroughs.Planning your “next goal” prevents post-race emotional crashes.Working with a coach builds confidence, accountability, and consistency.Long races reveal mental weaknesses — and mental strength.Ice baths and endurance racing both train the same muscle: courage.Controlled discomfort in sport builds resilience for life and business.“Do it scared” — fear is natural, but action reduces it.Health span (not just lifespan) should be the real goal of training.Marjaana Rakai | Nordic Performance LabPaul Warloski - Endurance, Strength Training, Yoga

home profit Make Your Home Work Harder (Profit + Remodel Strategy) | Episode 589 Hey, it's James from SurvivalPunk.com. It's 39 degrees, and today we're talking about making your home work harder. This one's twofold. Part one: remodeling strategically in a broken housing market.Part two: turning your house from a pure expense into something that actually produces. The housing market sucks right now. That's just reality. But that doesn't mean you're powerless. The Housing Market Is Skewed — Use That Starter homes are struggling. Lower-tier houses are sitting. But higher-end houses? Selling like crazy. Million-dollar homes are moving because people with that kind of money don't care about rates the same way. That skews the data. People see $400k homes selling and assume everything is hot — but that doesn't help someone trying to get into their first house. If you're buying right now, one strategy is simple: buy under your ceiling. Know your range. Don't stretch yourself to death. Look at homes that need a little TLC. Cosmetic stuff. Cabinets. Paint. Fixtures. Appliances. Flooring. Those are solvable. Over time, you remodel intelligently and build equity yourself. If you're already in a house, the same concept applies. Pick one room at a time. Kitchen. Bathroom. Flooring. Do it in phases. At the end? You either: Have a fully remodeled home you love Or you sell at a higher value and move up But your strategy matters. If your goal is resale, you remodel based on trends — not your personal taste. Sage green cabinets? Trendy. I hate them. Doesn't matter. If the goal is ROI, you follow market taste. Black kitchens? Also trendy. Not my thing. If it's your forever home? Then build for you. Two totally different goals. Yard = Wasted Opportunity Most people see yard work as a chore. Leaves? Trash.Rainwater runoff? Waste.Space? Decorative. Wrong mindset. Leaves are free compost input. Not just your leaves — your neighbors' leaves too. Compost them down and: Stop buying compost Sell compost Sell compost tea Turn a waste stream into revenue You're literally converting trash into product. That's how you make a home work harder. Gardening Isn't Just Food — It's Leverage Growing your own vegetables reduces grocery bills. But microgreens? That's a business. The profit margins on microgreens are insane if you run it correctly. Small greenhouse. Controlled setup. Scalable. You need to run the numbers. But the ceiling is there. Even if you don't sell: Growing salads = not buying salads Growing vegetables = not buying vegetables Saving seeds = compounding future production If you're watering plants with rainwater you collected off your own roof, from seeds you saved from food you grew? You're basically printing your own money at that point. Water Runoff Is Money Going Down the Drain Rain barrels and cisterns are underrated. Every time it rains, your roof is producing water. Most people just let it run off. Collect it. Use it for: Gardening Lawn irrigation Emergency supply Water bills are going up. Ours doubled recently. It's still affordable, but it won't always be. Reducing dependency now is smart. Indoor Production: Mushrooms and Niche Products Growing mushrooms indoors is exploding. Lion's Mane. Reishi. Specialty varieties. The science on mushroom benefits is still unfolding, but the demand is real — and they're expensive to buy retail. If you're already spending money on them, growing them yourself cuts cost massively. Get good at it? Sell excess. There are tons of small indoor side hustles you can start from your home. Some are simple. Some are more technical. The common thread: Reduce retail markup. If you can make something yourself that normally carries huge markup — that's leverage. There's nothing wrong with profit. But there is a line between fair markup and straight-up exploitation. If you can eliminate the middle layer, your cost drops dramatically. That's power. Remodel vs Production — Pick Your Angle Your home can: Build equity through smart remodeling Reduce expenses through production Generate income through niche products Or do all three Most people treat their house as: Mortgage.Utilities.Expense. That's it. But if you treat it like a tool — like an asset that works — it changes the math. Final Thoughts The housing market might be rough. Interest rates might suck. Starter homes might be overpriced. But you still control: What you buy How you improve it What you produce from it What you stop paying retail for Make your home work harder. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com.DIY to survive. Amazon Item OF The Day VEVOR Collapsible Rain Barrel, 100 Gallon/380 L Portable Water Tank, PVC Rainwater Collection Barrel with Spigots and Overflow Kit, Water Barrel for Garden Water Catcher Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! 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REGIONAL ANXIETY OVER SYRIA PREVIEW FOR LATER: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes regional fears regarding Syria, where neighbors worry about a potential al-Qaeda regime or a proxy government controlled by Turkey's Erdogan. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer1879

I grew up in Iowa where Mardi Gras wasn't really a thing. Then I moved to Baton Rouge for my PhD at LSU—and everything changed. In this episode I'm connecting my love of Mardi Gras, my research on the carnival, and our February theme of TRUST in the most delightfully nerdy way possible. Here's the question: What if chaos is actually a SIGN of trust? Here's what we're covering: Why carnival only works where there is trust (structured freedom not rigid control) What masks reveal about where safety hides (and our modern version of the mask) Why humor is a trust barometer (when teams can't laugh together, fear has entered the room) How controlled chaos builds communal trust (collective ridiculousness = collective vulnerability) The dangerous side: when play turns violent and trust breaks completely The 4 Trust Lessons from Carnival: 1. Trust requires structured freedom. Medieval carnival flipped the social order—servants mocked nobles, priests were parodied. But everyone knew when it started and ended. Trust isn't built through constant control. It's built when people know there's space for expression without the system collapsing. 2. Masks reveal where safety hides. When social risk disappears, honesty increases. Think about it: a sarcastic joke hiding real resentment. "Just kidding" as cover for actual truth. If someone only feels safe telling you the truth through humor—what does that tell you about trust? 3. Humor is a trust barometer. Regimes that lose their sense of humor become fragile. Relationships that can't tease each other anymore signal something is off. Can your team challenge you without fear? Can you and your partner tease each other without defensiveness? If not, trust might be low. 4. Controlled chaos builds communal trust. Everyone looks foolish TOGETHER. This lowers status anxiety and builds connection. You cannot build trust in permanent professional mode. Trust grows when people experience small disruptions together and recover together. The dangerous side: Trust can tolerate tension, critique, and inversion. But trust CANNOT survive betrayal. Carnival works because everyone knows the rules. Trust breaks when the rules change mid-game without consent. The big takeaway: Trust is not control. It's SAFE LOOSENESS. The confidence that we can step into chaos together and return without losing ourselves. Your challenge this week: Where can you create safe looseness in your life, your goals, or your relationships? Mentioned in this episode: Mikhail Bakhtin (carnival theory) Stallybrass and White (carnival scholarship) Michael Bruner "The Carnivalesque State" Performance studies and social transformation Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

What are we supposed to do about the things we can't control? Join us today as we consider the story of Job, who encounters the God Who controls storms.

Send a textKann eine transösophageale Echokardiographie (TEE) bereits präklinisch während laufender Reanimation eingesetzt werden, ohne die CPR-Qualität zu beeinträchtigen? In dieser Episode analysieren wir die erste randomisierte kontrollierte Pilotstudie zur prähospitalen TEE bei außerklinischem Herz-Kreislauf-Stillstand (OHCA) und diskutieren Effekte auf Chest Compression Fraction, EtCO₂ sowie diagnostische und prozedurale Konsequenzen.Katzenschlager S, Kaltschmidt N, Dietrich M, et al.Prehospital transesophageal echocardiography versus conventional advanced life support in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (PHTEE–OHCA): a randomized controlled pilot study.Critical Care. 2026;30:45.DOI: 10.1186/s13054-025-05805-w Die Qualität der Thoraxkompressionen ist ein zentraler Determinant des Outcomes beim außerklinischen Herz-Kreislauf-Stillstand (OHCA). Während transthorakale Echokardiographie (TTE) in Leitlinien empfohlen wird, kann sie zu prolongierten Hands-off-Phasen führen. Die transösophageale Echokardiographie (TEE) erlaubt dagegen Bildgebung unter laufender Kompression und könnte sowohl die Reanimationsqualität als auch die Identifikation reversibler Ursachen verbessern.In dieser randomisierten, kontrollierten Pilotstudie wurden 32 erwachsene Patient:innen mit nicht-traumatischem OHCA in einem arztbesetzten zweistufigen Rettungsdienstsystem 1:1 zu Standard-ALS oder ALS plus TEE randomisiert. Primäre Endpunkte waren Hands-off-Zeit und Chest Compression Fraction (CCF). Sekundäre Endpunkte umfassten ROSC bei Krankenhausaufnahme, Überleben bis Entlassung, neurologisches Outcome (CPC 1–2), EtCO₂-Verlauf sowie TEE-basierte diagnostische Befunde.Die mediane Hands-off-Zeit betrug in beiden Gruppen 4 Sekunden; es zeigte sich kein signifikanter Unterschied. Die CCF war jedoch signifikant höher in der TEE-Gruppe (96,2 % vs. 91,6 %; mittlere Differenz 4,6 %, 95 %-KI 2,5–6,7; p < 0,001). EtCO₂-Werte lagen ebenfalls signifikant höher in der TEE-Gruppe (+7 mmHg; 95 %-KI 4–10; p < 0,001), was auf effektivere Perfusion hinweisen könnte.In der as-treated-Analyse wurden bei 23 % der Fälle eine initial falsche Area of Maximal Compression (AMC) sowie bei 14 % eine inadäquate Kompressionstiefe identifiziert und unter TEE-Guidance korrigiert. Perikardergüsse wurden in 23 % diagnostiziert, davon 60 % hämodynamisch relevant (Tamponade). In allen eCPR-Fällen war eine Visualisierung von Führungsdrähten und Kanülenlage möglich. TEE-bedingte Komplikationen wurden nicht beobachtet.Die Studie zeigt, dass prähospitale TEE technisch machbar ist und CPR-Metriken nicht beeinträchtigt. Darüber hinaus liefert sie relevante diagnostische Informationen und ermöglicht prozedurale Guidance. Aufgrund der geringen Fallzahl ist jedoch keine Aussage zu Überlebensvorteilen möglich.

UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets with former Danish Minister for Immigration and Integration, Kaare Dybvad Bek – fresh from his high-profile talk at the Policy Exchange - to explore how his centre-Left Social Democrats party successfully implemented hardline immigration policies to reduce asylum applications to their lowest in 40 years. He argues that by curbing uncontrolled migration, the Danish government has effectively neutralised the populist far-Right and maintained public trust in the welfare state, offering a blueprint for other European leaders - including Keir Starmer - on how to manage borders from a progressive, pro-labour perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textHow do you guard your heart without turning intimacy into something tense, controlled, or exhausting?In this episode, Chelsey clarifies a critical distinction many Christian wives miss: biblical guarding is not the same as control. While Scripture calls us to guard against the flesh, the world, and the enemy, guarding was never meant to replace trust in God—or become a form of fear-based management.This episode teaches how to protect intimacy from a place of authority, peace, and right order—without hyper-vigilance, micromanaging, or emotional exhaustion.Inside this episode:The difference between guarding and controllingWhy fear-based vigilance damages intimacyHow heart posture determines whether guarding brings peace or pressureWhat biblical stewardship actually looks like in marriageHow to protect intimacy without becoming the Holy SpiritIf guarding your heart has started to feel heavy, anxious, or exhausting—this episode will reset your framework and restore peace. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender. This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

A leaked Liberal Party policy proposes banning migrants from what they are calling terrorist-controlled regions such as Gaza, Somalia and the Philippines from entering Australia. - Isang leaked policy o nabunyag na polisiya mula sa Liberal Party ang nagsusulong na ipagbawal ang pagpasok sa Australia ng mga migrante mula sa mga tinatawag nilang "terrorist-controlled regions," gaya ng Gaza, Somalia, at Pilipinas.

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This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel is once again holding down the host chair while Rick continues his mysterious multi week sabbatical (last we heard he was crossing mountains by donkey, so fingers crossed). Joined by Ripley and David, the team digs into Ariel's latest essay on why luxury watch brands should embrace controlled discounting, unpacking how pricing psychology, gray market realities, and unrealistic investment narratives have distorted modern collecting. The conversation then shifts to Ariel's recent trip to Tokyo, now arguably the world's most exciting city for watch enthusiasts, with deep dives into Japan's booming pre owned scene, Grand Seiko sightings, tax free deals, and how local retailers are reshaping displays to match global demand. From there, things jump wildly upmarket with a breakdown of the Louis Vuitton and De Bethune collaboration and its four million euro Sympathique clock fantasy, before crashing back to earth with tiny G-Shock ring watches, blind box buying culture, and whether gamified collecting is the future or just Pokémon with timekeeping. The episode wraps with thoughts on Breguet's latest Type 20 chronograph, vintage inspired design choices, and why watches should probably go back to being worn instead of treated like speculative assets, all delivered with the usual mix of industry insight and playful cynicism, plus one conspicuously empty chair while Rick continues his mysterious travels.To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative, aBlogtoWatch Weekly, and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aBlogtoWatch If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

Caprice Garcia, Chief Operating Officer of Thundermaker Wellness Cente joins Arrow Funmaker and Hunter Thundercloud to share her story as well as her role and vision for the Thundermaker Wellness Center.

Samantha Spencer oversees both landside and airside operations at South Bend International Airport—meaning she's responsible for everything from FAA and TSA compliance to snow ops, badging, construction coordination, and daily airfield safety. She explains why airport operations has no “typical day”: her team can handle a fuel spill, a raccoon on a runway, a runway closure, a diverted aircraft, and pilot deviation reporting all before lunch—then make it look smooth anyway. She also breaks down what it's like to lead young in an industry that often equates leadership with age. Instead of trying to look older or act tougher, she builds credibility through preparation, consistency, and stepping in wherever needed. She shares wins like driving strong compliance results and staying active in the industry through professional programs and young professional leadership—while pushing back on the idea that you have to “move out to move up” to be qualified. Looking forward, Samantha talks about how airports are modernizing fast—massive infrastructure projects, bigger aircraft capability, sustainability upgrades, and safer airfield geometry. She argues the next decade will demand leaders who kill the “that's how we've always done it” mindset, take ownership, and invest in the next generation early—because the workforce pipeline is thinning and aviation needs new talent to step up. CHAPTERS(00:00) Running airside + landside(01:38) Modernization pressure is real(04:44) Meet Samantha Spencer(05:34) No background, chose aviation(08:12) Finding airport ops path(10:45) Young leader, proving herself(17:19) SMS without reinventing wheels(22:43) “Controlled chaos” before lunch(25:58) Notre Dame surge and “Irish apron”(39:47) Be happy, humble, know worth SPONSOR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Atlantic Aviation⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠atlanticaviation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ WORK WITH SHAESTAFor bookings and inquiries, visit: https://shaestawaiz.com/book MORE ABOUT SAMANTHA SPENCERLinkedIn: Samantha Spencer, C.M., ACE MORE ABOUT SHAESTA WAIZ  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠shaestawaiz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@shaesta.waiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaesta Waiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@aviateplatform⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@shaestawaiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@shaesta.waiz⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries/sponsoring: email hello@MassifKroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ian Carroll and Alec for a live TWF member Q&A on March 12th. Become a member hereThis episode was recorded prior to the recent Epstein Files release.The mass media have been hiding a lot of things from us, and it's probably worse than you thought…In this episode, I'm joined by Ian Carroll & Chris Crutchfield for a wide-ranging conversation on how modern systems shape perception, behavior, and control. Ian breaks down how banks, asset managers, and corporate structures exert influence not through headlines, but through incentive design and financial leverage. He shares how questioning COVID narratives, financial corruption, and media overload led him to trace power through banking, corporate ownership, and information flows rather than political theater.Chris brings a complementary systems-level perspective, connecting money, energy, trust structures, and dynastic power across history. He reframes currency as current, attention as leverage, and technology as an amplifier of unresolved incentives. Together, we examine why scandals like Epstein distract from deeper networks, how controlled opposition and algorithmic feeds fracture reality, and why humility matters in an era of mass formation and information warfare.This conversation isn't about picking sides. It's about learning how to see the machinery clearly, without letting it claim your identity, attention, or sovereignty.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[09:40] Secret societies and old money families: the power structures that leave money trails[21:56] Currency as electrical energy, human bodies as current, and banking's trust-based control system[39:09] Controlled opposition, COINTELPRO tactics, and verifying information by fruits not trees [52:32] How algorithms control perception, create false realities, and trap you in identity labels[01:10:45] The social media paradox, finding community through devices, and humanity's infant stage with technology[01:24:47] Protecting authenticity over access: why Binder Gate chose influencers over real journalists[01:45:32] Why Charlie Kirk's assassination is the most important story in the world right now[01:57:33] JD Vance as technocratic camp's unwitting front man and the Truman Show presidency[02:20:11] How government biofield manipulation and MK Ultra tactics created the perfect patsy[02:44:26] Maduro's capture with microwave weapons, DOD bio-widgets in every American, and ICE tyranny theater[03:05:48] Vegas shooting blacked out, MBS assassination attempt, and the flip about who really does evilRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Debunking All the Myths About Slavery, Civil Rights, MLK & Ku Klux Klan with Chad O. Jackson | YouTubeThe Biofield & The Internet of Psyops with Chris Crutchfield | YouTubeResources Mentioned:Ian Carroll on America's Deadliest Mass Shooting and Unanswered Questions They Don't Want You to Ask | YouTubeThe Great Unlearn | WebsiteLearn more from Ian and Chris:Ian Carroll | WebsiteIan Carroll | XSixSeven | InstagramSixSeven | YouTubeFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waivedRMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore here

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Leave a message & include your contact or I won't know it's you.Many people don't relate to the word abuse—not because nothing happened, but because emotional control often doesn't look dramatic, obvious, or cruel. In emotionally abusive or controlling relationships, the most damaging patterns are often subtle, gradual, and reinforced in ways that are easy to miss while you're in them.In this episode, we explore the subtle signs of emotional control that don't look like abuse, including how conditioning, self-doubt, and relief-based compliance can quietly train you to minimize your needs, question your perception, and adapt in ways you didn't consciously choose. You'll learn why so many people struggle to name emotional abuse, how shame and conditioning keep experiences minimized, and why recognizing these patterns is not about blame—but about clarity and empowerment.This episode is for anyone who has ever thought “It wasn't that bad” while still feeling smaller, more careful, or less like themselves. If you're trying to make sense of lingering confusion after a relationship and want language for what actually happened, this conversation will help you see it clearly—and understand why naming it can be the beginning of real healing.Support the showTo learn more about my Programs visit the websitewww.radiatenrise.com Email: Allison@radiatenrise.comFree 30 Min Root Cause Call Join Radiate and Rise Together - Survivor Healing Community for Women GET YOUR FREE AUDIOTo send a DM, visit Allison's profiles on Instagram and Facebookhttps://www.instagram.com/allisonkdagney/https://www.facebook.com/allisonkdagney/*Formerly (The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast)

As the latest Epstein files have revealed we are ruled by people who will do anything to have access to power and wealth. they're all in it and if you're not prepared to do what they do you'll never be allowed to attain power but its an old story and seemingly standard practise by the security services as new informatiuon came out this month about Kinkora. and some other shit.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The Fake News lost the narrative on the climate hoax. Trump bringing back the fishing industry in Maine. Everything is being reverse, jobs are coming back. Trump is moving the pieces on the board and preparing the country to move back to sound money and the is using the market as a weapon. The [DS] cannot keep the country divided anymore. The people are awake and they are seeing the true enemy through the fog. Trump is pushing everything to win the Midterms. We are watching the final countdown. Trump is exposing the system and the election cheating system to force the RINOS to pass the save act. Once this is done it is game over.   Economy https://twitter.com/ChrisMartzWX/status/2020341736896360591?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");   foolishly reinstated them. Since Day One, I have taken historic action to END these disastrous policies and, today, I signed a Presidential Proclamation to UNLEASH Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean, advancing the America First Fishing Policy! I am restoring nearly 5,000 square miles of Fishing access off the Coast of New England, which will revitalize our Fishing Industry, and STRENGTHEN our Booming Economy. Congratulations to all of our Great Fishermen. Please remember I did this for you, against strong Democrat opposition, and VOTE REPUBLICAN IN THE MIDTERMS! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP  https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/2020181009124192563?s=20   https://twitter.com/Bobby1_x/status/2020284867708350837?s=20  house: 614 oz gold Now: 82 oz 1971 Car: 86 oz gold Now: 9 oz 1971 Harvard: 63 oz gold Now: 11 oz 1971 Gas: 1 oz gold = 113 gallons Now: 1 oz gold = 1736 gallons If you saved in dollars your value inflated away to almost nothing But if you saved in gold you INCREASED your real world purchasing power MASSIVELY You didn’t see inflation, you saw deflation And you never even had to do so much as sell as stock or learn about bonds and interest rates All you had to do was save in gold Gold is and always will be the ultimate store of value https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2020229075487322323?s=20  By comparison, the 2020 high and 2012 peak were 40.9 million and 43.4 million, respectively. Meanwhile, ETFs of gold and other precious metals attracted +$4.39 billion in inflows in January, posting their 8th consecutive monthly intake. Furthermore, investors have invested a net +$3.62 billion in gold miner ETFs, the most since at least 2009. Demand for gold investments remains robust. https://twitter.com/MrPool_QQ/status/2020219515615793465?s=20  Reserve nominee if he doesn’t lower rates. “It was a joke.” No. It was a WARNING. The Fed’s days are numbered. MOVE 3: Pentagon CUT ALL TIES with Harvard. Military training. Fellowships. Programs. ALL GONE. The Ivy League pipeline to power is DEAD. MOVE 4: Launched TrumpRx. 43 medications. Ozempic included. Big Pharma’s monopoly: BROKEN. They charged you $1,000. He’s giving it for $300. MOVE 5: DHS funding expires February 13th. 6 days from now. Controlled shutdown incoming. Why? Because you can’t RESTRUCTURE what’s still running. Connect the dots: Iran tariffs = END of petrodollar Fed threat = END of central banking control Harvard cut = END of Deep State recruitment TrumpRx = END of Big Pharma monopoly DHS shutdown = RESTRUCTURING of homeland security This isn’t chaos. This is a DEMOLITION. Piece by piece. System by system. Pillar by pillar. The old world is being dismantled in REAL TIME. And the new one is being built while you watch.  DARK TO LIGHT   Political/Rights https://twitter.com/ICEgov/status/2019804241343234265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019804241343234265%7Ctwgr%5Ea4849f0e923af3c8c6337a4af454066151ac3a71%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fsupposedly-autistic-womans-tale-being-abused-arrested-ice%2F   the location, continued to impede our officers, and found out the hard way. 18 U.S.C. § 111 criminalizes impeding or interfering with federal officers. Team Trump Catches Gavin Newsom in a HUGE Lie During Back-and-Forth as California Governor Releases Thousands of Violent Criminal Illegals Back into Society https://twitter.com/KristiNoem/status/2019831108511158481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019831108511158481%7Ctwgr%5Ed4914c3e3e7d1872b32b0c54f58216356aecffd0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fteam-trump-catches-gavin-newsom-huge-lie-during%2F https://twitter.com/CAgovernor/status/2019876274798567749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019876274798567749%7Ctwgr%5Ed4914c3e3e7d1872b32b0c54f58216356aecffd0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fteam-trump-catches-gavin-newsom-huge-lie-during%2F https://twitter.com/USAttyEssayli/status/2019883966355107911?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2019883966355107911%7Ctwgr%5Ed4914c3e3e7d1872b32b0c54f58216356aecffd0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fteam-trump-catches-gavin-newsom-huge-lie-during%2F   The law in question is the California Values Act (SB 54), signed into law in 2017 by then-Governor Jerry Brown. The legislation bars state and local resources from being used to assist federal immigratio Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/liz_churchill10/status/2020347917962473789?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2020451356562096282?s=20 https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/2020249786017095995?s=20   https://twitter.com/Kimberlyrja8/status/2019799463129133362?s=20  , Savannah stated, “[Nancy] is full of kindness and knowledge. Talk to her, and you'll see.” Many have noticed that the phrasing is nearly identical to the line from the famous thriller, when Sen. Ruth Martin addresses the kidnapper of her daughter, Catherine, saying, “Catherine is very gentle and kind. Talk to her, and you'll see.” https://twitter.com/IENouwen/status/2020088584964125145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2020088584964125145%7Ctwgr%5E35d5b78a17a39c8933cea82db5535043ef4b09ff%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fwatch-savannah-guthrie-echoed-iconic-silence-lambs-line%2F TAKE A LISTEN   https://twitter.com/RyanSaavedra/status/2019972293032833214?s=20 https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/2020283785451806956?s=20   is coming. Remember immediately after that last tranche of documents were released, all of a sudden our international elite class of baby-farming, baby-eating kid fucking criminals were in an increasingly untenable position, where some of ’em had to resign from important positions, and others were being forced into exceedingly awkward explanations/apologies? Well how do you stop the train? How do you arrest the progress of the exposure of your baby-eating/kid fucking activities? Wouldn’t you try to come up with a way to do damage control where you make as VERY PROMINENT PUBLIC WARNING to the mainstream media: You do NOT really want to GO THERE and keep asking us awkward questions. BACK THE FUCK OFF. It could be YOUR mother next…TAKE THE HINT… Now… Who is she? Who is she pictured with? Where was the picture taken? Will Bill Clinton be asked on February 28 who she is and why he was with her on Epstein’s plane? Stay tuned for developments. https://twitter.com/ByronYork/status/2020107433612288444?s=20   BREAKING: Pam Bondi Announces Arrest of Key Suspect in the 2012 Benghazi Attack (VIDEO)  Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Friday morning that the FBI arrested one of the key players behind the deadly terrorist attack against the US Consulate in Benghazi. Islamic terrorists attacked the US Consulate in Benghazi on September 11, 2012, eleven years after the attacks on the World Trade Center. As noted previously, the Libyan nightmare was the result of a war that President Obama and Hillary Clinton started.  They never should have started the war in Libya, never should have placed Americans there unprotected, and when the Americans in Benghazi were under attack on 9-11, 2012 they should have provided help.  Instead, four Americans died in Benghazi as was famously portrayed in the movie 13 Hours. For days after the attack on Benghazi, President Obama and Hillary Clinton blamed the attack in Benghazi on a made up story about a US citizen who incited protests in Benghazi from a YouTube video about Islam. They continued with the story as the caskets of the four dead Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, were shipped back to the US. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton left the Consulate to fend for itself and never sent military support to rescue the men trapped at the Consulate. Attorney General Pam Bondi: On September 11th, 2012, Americans watched horrified as our embassy in Bengasi came under a vicious terror attack. We lost four American lives that day: Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith with the State Department, and two CIA contractors, Glenn Dordy and Tyrone Woods. We have never forgotten those heroes, and we have never stopped seeking justice for that crime against our nation. In fact, from day one, Cash and Dan would sit in meetings and say, We're going to get them, and they did. Today, I'm proud to announce that the FBI has arrested one of the key participants behind the Bengasi attack. Zubar Albaqash landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 03: 00 AM this morning. He is in our custody. He was greeted by Director Director Patel and US attorney Jeanine Piero. Source: thegatewaypundit.com   DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/2020137645339226362?s=20   supposed to GUARANTEE freedom, not RESTRICT it!” Poland standing tall against Brussels' Big Brother nonsense. This is what real leadership looks like. No bowing to globalist overlords. Poland remains a STRONG ally of the USA and a fighter for liberty.   Illegal Migrants and Gang Members out of the United States. We discussed many other issues, including Investment and Trade between our two Countries. He loves the people of Honduras, and is focused on their Health, Well-being, Education, and Economic Prosperity. I look forward to welcoming President Asfura back to the United States. Tito: Congratulations on your Great Victory! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP War/Peace https://twitter.com/BuzzPatterson/status/2020388749834965399?s=20 https://twitter.com/Osint613/status/2020238386108543128?s=20 Security Alert: Land Border Crossings (February 5, 2026) Location:  Iran, countrywide Event:  Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing. The Government of Iran continues to restrict access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks. Airlines continue to limit or cancel flights to and from Iran. U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and, if safe to do so, consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Türkiye. Actions to Take: Leave Iran now. Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help. Flight cancellations and disruptions are possible with little warning. Check directly with your airlines for updates. If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings. Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive the latest updates on security in Iran. If You Plan to Leave Iran:  U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports.  The Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality  and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens. U.S. nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention in Iran. Showing a U.S. passport or demonstrating connections to the United States can be reason enough for Iranian authorities to detain someone.  U.S. citizens who do not have a valid U.S. passport in their possession should apply for one at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate after departing Iran. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart using the following options. You should leave only if you believe it is safe to do so. As of Thursday, February 5:   Source:    Medical/False Flags China Bombshell: Patel says Biden-era FBI ‘buried' truth about CCP's ties to biolab on US soil  FBI Director Kash Patel says his agency has resumed an aggressive counterintelligence offensive against China and its Communist Party (CCP) that had been sidelined during the Biden presidency but is concerned the prior administration may have “buried” the truth about dangerous biolabs on U.S. soil tied to Beijing. The FBI boss said the renewed efforts have already resulted in a 40% increase in Chinese espionage arrests in the first year of the second Trump administration. Source: justthenews.com  [DS] Agenda ICE Humilates Far-Left Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in EPIC Fashion After She Signs Executive Order Barring Agency from Conducting “Unconstitutional and Violent” Operations ICE agents delivered a humiliating and richly deserved blow to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's ego on Friday, one day after she tried to hamstring them for doing their jobs. As WHDH reported, Wu signed an “An Executive Order To Protect Bostonians From Unconstitutional and Violent Federal Operations.” Specifically, the order bans federal officials, including ICE, from using city property for immigration enforcement operations. Wu's office says the order is designed to “protect residents from illegal federal overreach, prioritizing de-escalation, and reaffirms that Boston will hold anyone accountable who commits violence, property damage, or any criminal conduct in the City, including federal officials.” Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2020487139377443327?s=20 https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2019900883082031120?s=20   https://twitter.com/Badhombre/status/2019488291263823960?s=20    “People for the American Way” and Brian Tyler Cohen's “Chorus.” People for the American Way receives most of its funding from George Soros' Open Society Foundations. Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen was recently exposed in a scandal for receiving dark money from the Sixteen Thirty Fund and paying up to $8,000 a month to influencers like Olivia Julianna, David Pakman, JoJo From Jerz, and Leigh “Politics Girl” McGowan to amplify coordinated content. The Sixteen Thirty Fund, managed by Arabella Advisors, receives its funding from three major sources: – Berger Action Fund (Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss) – Open Society Policy Center (Hungarian Billionaire George Soros) – Democracy Fund Voice (French-born eBay founder Pierre Omidyar). Twelve people run the “HQ” account full-time. This is yet another coordinated propaganda campaign funded by leftist billionaires attempting to push their globalist agenda and sow division. Nothing organic or truly Gen-Z about it beyond the faces used to represent it. https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2020289816882024790?s=20 President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/Rightanglenews/status/2020293934413680968?s=20 NBC CAUGHT IN ANOTHER LIE: VP Vance and Wife Were Not Booed at Olympics – It Was Quite the Opposite Vice President J.D. Vance, his with Usha and three children are representing the United States this week at the Winter Olympics.   J.D. was a hit at the Olympics venue.  On Friday night during the opening ceremonies NBC claimed the crowd was booing when J.D. Vance and his wife were pictured on the big screen. What disgusting people. Of course, this lie was quickly exposed by several fact-checkers online. Ovation Eddie 2 caught the media in their latest disgusting lie: https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2020155556158136778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2020155556158136778%7Ctwgr%5Ed35db378d07d7f30cba1d9449c0da87c52040e2a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F02%2Fnbc-caught-another-lie-vp-vance-wife-were%2F   Remember: You can never trust a single word coming from the anti-Trump, Anti-American legacy media. Source: thegatewaypundit.com   https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2020310461267202235?s=20   https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2020285717713453058?s=20   that out. Democrats Cry As Trump Makes It Easier to Fire Federal Workers The Trump administration is planning to make it easier to discipline—and potentially fire—career officials in senior positions across the government, a move that would affect roughly 50,000 federal workers. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management, which oversees the federal workforce, issued a final rule on Thursday that creates a category of worker for high-ranking career employees whose work focuses on executing the administration's policies. Workers who fall into that category would no longer be subject to rules that for decades have set a high bar for firing federal employees.  The Trump team, however, characterizes the move as one that gives the executive branch the ability to better shape the bureaucracy to help serve its agenda, instead of allowing it to clandestinely thwart it: The administration has been clear that the goal of the rule is to more easily fire workers they argue are hindering Trump policies — a nod to the president's claims of a “Deep State” within the federal government trying to undermine him. “This is not about people's views or ideas. This is about whether they are refusing to actually affect their duties on behalf of the American people consistent with the objectives of this administration,” said Scott Kupor, director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), which promulgated the rule.   Source: redstate.com https://twitter.com/drawandstrike/status/2020298873923567783?s=20   doesn’t agree with the 5th Circuit’s ruling. How in the world would you REINSTATE a policy where an illegal who successfully evaded detection at a port of entry has legal recourse to bond when those illegals detected at a port of entry do not? The 5th just rightfully found that NEITHER kind of illegal should have recourse to bond – whether they are detected at a port of entry or they successfully sneak into the country and are here for months/years before being caught. The fact this absurd situation persisted for decades shows you the system was rigged to allow human trafficking and to create a literal legal industry to facilitate it.      Trump can “legally” mass deport ALL illegals, whether they have committed a crime or not. “A federal appeals court ruled that Trump administration can lock up the vast majority of people it is seeking to deport without offering a chance for bond, even if they have no criminal records and have resided in the country for decades.        https://twitter.com/alexahenning/status/2020196173663867144?s=20 https://twitter.com/HansMahncke/status/2020253940374245522?s=20   https://twitter.com/DNIGabbard/status/2020227805976678574?s=20  control of the Whistleblower's complaint, so I obviously could not have “hidden” it in a safe. Biden-era IC Inspector General Tamara Johnson was in possession of and responsible for securing the complaint for months. – The first time I saw the whistleblower complaint was 2 weeks ago when I had to review it to provide guidance on how it should be securely shared with Congress. – As Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Warner knows very well that whistleblower complaints that contain highly classified and compartmented intelligence—even if they contain baseless allegations like this one—must be secured in a safe, which the Biden-era Inspector General Tamara Johnson did and her successor, Inspector General Chris Fox, continued to do. After IC Inspector General Fox hand-delivered the complaint to the Gang of 8, the complaint was returned to a safe where it remains, consistent with any information of such sensitivity. – Either Senator Warner knows these facts and is intentionally lying to the American people, or he doesn't have a clue how these things work and is therefore not qualified to be in the U.S. Senate—and certainly not the Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Here is a detailed chronology of the situation: – June 2025, I became aware that a whistleblower made a complaint against me that after further investigation, neither Biden-era IC Inspector General Tamara Johnson nor current IC Inspector General Chris Fox found the complaint to be credible. – The complaint required special handling and storage in a safe because the complainant chose to include highly sensitive information within the complaint itself rather than referencing the sensitive reporting and leaving the complaint at a lower level of classification. – Security standards for complaints that include such sensitive intelligence required the Inspector General to keep the complaint and the intelligence referenced secured in a safe from the time the complaint was made, until now. – In June 2025 after Biden-era Inspector General Tamara Johnson completed her review of the complaint, no further oversight or investigative activity took place. – Biden-era Inspector General Johnson had communicated with me directly throughout the course of her investigation into this complaint, yet neither she nor anyone from her office informed me that the Whistleblower chose to send the complaint to Congress which would require me to issue security instructions. – When a complaint is not found to be credible, there is no timeline under the law for the provision of security guidance. The “21 day” requirement that Senator Warner alleges I did not comply with, only applies when a complaint is determined by the Inspector General to be both urgent AND apparently credible. That was NOT the case here. – I was made aware of the need to provide security guidance by IC Inspector General Chris Fox on December 4, 2025, which he detailed in his letter to Congress. – I took immediate action to provide the security guidance to the Intelligence Community Inspector General who then shared the complaint and referenced intelligence with relevant members of Congress last week. Senator Warner’s decision to spread lies and baseless accusations over the months for political gain, undermines our national security and is a disservice to the American people and the Intelligence Community. https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/2020151219210137711?s=20   https://twitter.com/AlecLace/status/2019802427487027667?s=20 https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/2020150184374681890?s=20 https://twitter.com/AlecLace/status/2019849309148311983?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheStormRedux/status/2019941561367191842?s=20 https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/2020183096667128211?s=20  2. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP TO REGISTER FOR VOTING.   3. 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When life has hurt us enough times, our hearts learn to protect themselves.We grow cautious. Controlled. We tell ourselves we're being “realistic,” when really, we're just afraid to be hurt again.In this week's episode, I talk with Cody, a woman learning how to reconnect with her husband after years of criticism, conflict, and silence. Together, we explore what it truly takes to soften the walls that once kept them each safe, but now keep love out.Listen to learn: •How self-protection turns into emotional isolation•What it means to shift from “negative peace” (avoiding conflict) to real peace (rooted in connection)•Why awareness of tension is the first step to healing•How to speak to your partner from vulnerability instead of defense•Simple phrases that help reopen trust after years of guardingIf your heart has grown cautious, this conversation will remind you: softness isn't weakness. It's the quiet courage to love again.Read more on the blog.For ongoing practice and deeper learning, I warmly invite you to become a member of The School of Human Connection. Twice a month, I host live calls where members bring real relationship dilemmas. We slow things down and I'll help you see what's actually happening and how to respond with more integrity, strength and care. You will find a safe space for live discussions and a supportive community of like-minded, open-hearted humans. Stay updated on new episodes and resources by subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts or visiting yvetteerasmus.com. Here are more ways to connect with me: Join the School of Human Connection Hop on my free Wednesday live call Follow me on YouTube

In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, Kevin Chmura is joined by Robyn Johns, as they discuss recent updates to their November live webinar, Compliance Cliffs: Navigating Telehealth Waivers and Reimbursement Changes. Learn how the policy landscape has shifted in recent months—especially around telehealth flexibilities, controlled substance prescribing, and the 2026 CMS payment rules.   Kevin Chmura Welcome to 1st Talk Compliance. I’m Kevin Chmura, CEO of Panacea Healthcare Solutions. Today we’re bringing you a timely update on our November live webinar, Compliance Cliffs: Navigating Telehealth Waivers and Reimbursement Changes. Since that webinar, several policy changes have moved quickly, especially in telehealth flexibilities. Controlled substance prescribing and 2026 CMS payment rules. Before we jump in, just a quick note. 1st Talk Compliance is brought to you by 1st Healthcare Compliance, a part of Panacea Healthcare Solutions. We help healthcare organizations strengthen their compliance programs with practical education tools and compliance management support. So teams can reduce risk, keep pace with regulatory change and operate with confidence. Now I’m pleased to welcome back Robyn Johns from Med USA. Robyn, thanks for coming back. Robyn Johns Thanks, Kevin. I’m happy to be here. Kevin Chmura  Great. So, let’s jump in. So, in November on the webinar, we spent a lot of time on what people were calling the telehealth cliff, which was creating a tremendous amount of uncertainty on whether flexibilities would expire. Can you catch us up on what the status is now? Robyn Johns  Yeah. The major update is that the spending package released on January 20th includes extensions of the telehealth flexibilities all the way through December 31st of 2027. Kevin Chmura So that’s a pretty meaningful runway. That’s great, but I guess doesn’t eliminate compliance obligations, but it is reducing near-term uncertainty which give everybody some time to standardize workflows. So, it’s in the news, but maybe you could tell. So, what’s in the spending package at a high level and what should healthcare leaders like us be paying attention to? Robyn Johns   Right. So, it was the one from the 20th was a $1.2 trillion spending package released by the House Appropriations Committee and it was just passed yesterday on the 22nd in two separate votes by the full House. So, those bills included the remaining six of the twelve appropriations necessary to avert a government shutdown. So that’s good news for everyone. If we can get them across the finish line, they funded many of the federal government agencies such as HHS, Labor, Defense, HUD, and also Homeland Security. That was a contentious one. That’s why they had to do two separate votes. It funds them through fiscal year 2026, which ends on September 30th of this year. Kevin Chmura  So, OK, so we have a funding package with multiple healthcare policy riders. Not, I guess not too surprising in today’s day and age. So, besides the telehealth through 2027, what else is included in there that compliance and operational leaders should know about? Robyn Johns   So the writers also include PBM reform and it extends hospital at home actually through 2030, which is another one that hit a lot of facilities hard with the government shutdown. It extends Medicare dependent hospital and low volume hospital programs, which is really beneficial for our rural providers and it delays the Medicaid disproportionate share cut again until fiscal year 2028. Notably, for a lot of people, it does not include an extension of the ACA subsidies, which were such a sticking point in the government shutdown last fall. Kevin Chmura  Yeah, that that that last point is operationally really important and coverage instability often turns into eligibility churn and puts real pair mix pressures on the you know same patients, different coverage, right.? And that’s just you know probably increases downstream compliance and documentation stress. Yeah that’s a that’s a tough one. So what’s the timing of congressional action now? Robyn Johns So with the House passing all of the bills, they now send the full appropriations package to the Senate. The Senate will take all of that up when they return from recess on Monday the 26th, and will hopefully pass them all ahead of the January 30th deadline. And hopefully without any significant changes which might require them to go back to the house because the house will be on recess next week. Kevin Chmura  Wow. So split schedule, it’s why we should keep ourselves in a monitoring posture. I guess we should always be monitoring, but things are moving pretty quickly right now and you sort of get into that world of what is expected is not what’s in effect. Which is always, always a tough place to operate, but hey, that’s healthcare, isn’t it? So, given the extension to 2027, in your opinion, what should compliance teams be doing now? Like what’s some practical next steps? Robyn Johns First, you’ll want to make sure that your internal policies and educational materials reflect what’s currently in effect. No major changes since most of those telehealth things were extended, but it’s always good to double check because lots of things change around the beginning of the year. Also validate your payer specific rules. Medicare policy direction is influential, but commercial payers and state laws differ. So, you got to make sure that you are matching up with those differences. And then third, we should we talk about strengthening your auditing of documentation, the modifiers, your place of service, medical necessity, all of those things that can vary depending on the payer and the specific situation of the patient. Kevin Chmura  Yeah, that that payer variation point is where a lot of organizations end up being exposed, I guess, right? Telehealth’s not really governed by one rule. You’ve got federal policy, state overlays, and then you have commercial policy updates really coming at you a number of different ways. So, I guess a good controls to maintain maybe a payer policy matrix and try to align it into your documentation and coding guidance. Probably a solid piece of advice. Robyn Johns   Absolutely. Kevin Chmura   Yeah. So, let’s move on to probably one of the highest risk areas that we covered in the webinar, and that’s controlled substance prescribing via telehealth. What’s the latest there? Robyn Johns   Good news there as well. At the end of the year, DEA and HHS extended the telehealth flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances through this year, December 31st of 2026. There are a few rules that can apply, but because they extended the flexibilities, it’s pretty much status quo until they change it again at the end of the year. Kevin Chmura   Cool, so that’s a critical compliance area because of the high risk profile and it that really includes some regulatory scrutiny and enforcement, not really just a reimbursement issue. Robyn Johns   Yes, it’s highly watched. Kevin Chmura   Yeah. And I guess as well, it should be. So given that, what control should organizations prioritize right now to reduce risk in that area? Robyn Johns  Definitely you’ll want to have clear prescribing policies, good documentation standards, and role-based training. Also, usually they want to include identity verification and required checks when they’re applicable, and consistent auditing to ensure that your process is followed, not just written down. This is another area where state regulations can vary, so you would want to make sure that you are compliant in every state where you see patients. Kevin Chmura   Yes and you’re the expert, not me. But I guess I’d add if you expand health to if you expand the telehealth quickly, take time now to ensure your governance is mature. And I’m thinking credentialing, supervision, documentation and audit trails always the basics that can help you pulled up under scrutiny. Robyn Johns   Definitely. When you expand quickly, sometimes you sacrifice certain things for speed. So, you have a minute now to go back now that you’re sure that those policies aren’t changing anytime soon to just go back and make sure that everything’s in place, all of those areas. Kevin Chmura  Yeah, I mean like any business runs better and with certainty, but at healthcare we rarely have that. So, great. So, moving on to the 2026 CMS updates that that we talked about a little bit. So, there’s been some changes in payment policy that are driving operational changes and it’s where those operational changes come in, where we introduce compliance risks if teams can’t keep pace and often they can’t. So, what are the 2026 physician fee schedule highlights? Robyn Johns   Yeah. So, we talked about these back in November and of course they went into place at the beginning of this year. So, a little bit of good news there with the conversion factor. It included the 2.5% increase that had been mandated by Congress. It also included a .75% increase for clinicians in advanced APMs or a .25% increase for clinicians who participate in MIPS or who are exempt. And then there was also a .49 budget neutrality increase. Kevin Chmura So, so the real impact varies by payer mix, site of service and quality of participation. What about RVU related changes? Robyn Johns   So that’s kind of the devil in the details there. It also implemented a -2.5% efficiency adjustment on certain non-time based services to the physician work RVU and there is also a + or -50% practice expense RVU adjustment for facility based services. So, it’s -50% if it’s facility based services or a +50% for non-facility based services. Kevin Chmura   Wow. So site of service is increasingly strategic and it’s where we see compliance issues often arise, right? You get inconsistent documentation, coding and policy adoptions across different departments and locations. Certainly not easy. Robyn Johns   No. Something you definitely need to watch closely because it is different depending on where you are and what services you’re providing. Kevin Chmura   Yeah. So, one other hotspot or another hotspot that that we often see is incident to. What's going on there? Robyn Johns  So the physician fee schedule in that they updated the definition of direct supervision for incident to billing to permanently allow supervision through real-time audio video communication except for services that have a 10 or a 90-day global surgery period. So, the supervising physician no longer has to be physically present in the office suite, they just have to be immediately available through real time audio video communication. Kevin Chmura   OK, so that’s operationally pretty significant, right? But I guess the compliance take away is relatively simple. If you’re using remote supervision, your incident to workflows must be precise. I guess who supervises, how it’s documented, and where the exceptions apply as precise as you can make all of those, huh? Robyn Johns   Yes, absolutely. Because you are relying on remote supervision, you’ll want to make sure that that is documented very effectively. Kevin Chmura   Yeah, cool. So, what about the OPPS and ASC final rule highlights for 2026? Robyn Johns Yeah. For those that these apply to, there was a 2.6% increase as well in the payment rates. They also expanded hospital price transparency requirements and we’re seeing a lot more attention and probably enforcement in that as well. There was a three-year phase out of the inpatient only list. Site neutral payments were expanded to include Drug Administration Services and the ASC covered procedures list is expanded much in relation to the inpatient only list Phase out. Kevin Chmura Yeah, that that that that’s an interesting one. So the phase out of the inpatient only list is a real operational shift and it’s one of those opportunities for providers to move volume to better cost locations, but really your compliance needs to follow those patients, right and where you’re having them. And so, when your volume moves, audits and education have to move with it, which is probably a challenge and what we know and we at our parent company, at Panacea, price transparency just remains a compliance and reputational priority because failures lead to penalties, but bad data also leads to a lot of scrutiny. So, good that there’s some, you know some guidance there, but it’s clear that those are going to be things that really need to be paid attention to from a compliance perspective. Robyn Johns Yes, for sure. Kevin Chmura So it was hard to watch the news over the last, I don’t know, six to twelve months without talking about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. So, we’ve been tracking it. I know you’ve been tracking it. So, what’s the timing on practice impacts that you expect? Robyn Johns So most of those One Big Beautiful Bill Act Medicaid requirements that are likely to impact practices, they don’t actually begin until January of 2027. So, practices still have some time to continue their assessment and preparation for those. The immigrant eligibility changes do take effect on October 1st of this year, 2026. So that’s a little bit shorter period of time, but you do have a little bit of time to continue to figure out how that may affect your practice if you have a high number of Medicaid patients, and prepare for the ways that you can offset those eligibility changes and payment requirements. Kevin Chmura Yeah, that clarity on the effective dates really can help teams allocate resources correctly and that’s often a challenge especially when you’re tracking proposed rules versus final rules and not sure when things will go into effect. So that’s good. So, as you’re looking out on the landscape in 2026, what are some of your top compliance priorities that you’re advising organizations to focus on? Robyn Johns Yeah, we’re currently focused on probably five or so top priorities for 2026, not in any specific order, but we are watching data privacy and security. Part of that is because HIPAA updates are underway to both the privacy and security rules, though timelines are unclear. We’re not sure when or i f we’ll see any final rules on those, but we do know that healthcare remains a prime target of cyber-attacks, so we have to constantly be vigilant to that and related to that, but also separately, is AI and other emerging technologies. AI is changing the landscape for the types of attacks we receive, but also the way we have to respond to them. It also is changing the landscape of healthcare generally, both in the provider office and at the payers and at the government. Those other emerging technologies like digital tools, those can increase the compliance risk in your environment, and we need to remember that both government and commercial payers are using AI to identify outlier claims faster and increase their auditing. Then we also have the fraud, waste and abuse enforcement. CMS we know has currently been focused a lot on Medicare Advantage, but that scrutiny can shift oversight over to providers as well because that’s where so much of the data that the Medicare Advantage plans use comes from. The OID also continues to focus on telehealth. There are other focuses are drug device and biologics and program integrity areas such as DME, Hospice and Drug Administration. So, want to make sure that you’re watching all of those if you practice there. Fourth one we have is vendor and third-party oversight. Many of the largest breaches that have we’ve seen have originated with third parties. So, organizations really need to make sure that you have careful oversight and maintain good monitoring on your third-party vendors and others who may have access to your systems and data. And finally, we know we’re going to continue to see those rapid regulatory updates. Federal and state changes often conflict. We have lots of states that are currently in their legislative period. So that will bring out some changes. And then in addition to that, commercial payers are tightening their policies and auditing in response to the pressures that are being put on that on them, whether from the government or just from a financial perspective. Kevin Chmura Yeah, it is something the pace of acceleration of some of the advances in technology and how they how they’re going to impact us. But I guess you know that’s really the reality of 2026 and beyond. You’re going to see an uptick in in in speed to policy changes, faster detection, which will be something and probably more third-party exposure as we rely on more and more vendors and others to help us do what we need to do every day, but I’m sure you know the advice I’ve heard you give many times and we have to agree with it. A strong compliance program has to be built to adapt. That means clear governance, repeatable monitoring and targeted auditing tied to the current risk with an eye on the future and where everything’s going. Robyn Johns Yeah, definitely. It’s an exciting time, lots of opportunities for improving our programs and really tightening things up to make sure that we’re protecting ourselves and all the information that we are responsible for. Kevin Chmura Yeah, great. So, Robyn, thank you for the update and for helping our listeners translate policy movement into practical compliance actions. To everyone listening, if you want the full context and deeper discussion, you can access the webinar on demand at 1st Healthcare Compliance’s website. It’s called Compliance Cliffs: Navigating Telehealth Waivers and Reimbursement Changes. Thank you for listening to 1st Talk Compliance and we’ll see you next time. Thanks, Robyn. Robyn Johns Thanks, Kevin.

The fruit of being controlled by the Holy Spirit will be demonstrated by living out the fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. This is not the result of you trying hard. This is the result of you being in a right relationship with God.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking to save time, make money, and start winning with less risk? Then head to https://www.ovtlyr.com.Alright, let's just talk for a second.Everyone always wants the story.Why did the bank fail?Is this the start of a market crash?Is Bitcoin dead?Is silver going to the moon?Those are the conversations happening everywhere right now. And yeah, we covered all of that. The first US bank failure of 2026. The talk of a possible 10 percent correction. Bitcoin getting smoked while silver and gold have been ripping. But here's the real question:Does any of that actually change your plan?When we broke down the bank situation, it wasn't doom and gloom. It was balance sheets. Duration risk. Rising rates. Asset values getting crushed when you go too long trying to squeeze out a little extra yield. That's not drama. That's math. And when you understand the math, the headline loses its emotional punch.Then there's the whole “market crash” narrative. Trend lines. After-hours futures. People voting in chat whether the top is in. But at the end of the day, you don't get paid for predicting. You get paid for following your system.If there's no sell signal, why panic?If there's no bearish cross, why bail?If price structure is still intact, what are we doing?That's the difference.The crypto segment was interesting too. Bitcoin down hard. Silver strong. We even overlaid charts and started noticing how capital might be rotating. That's the kind of stuff that gets fun. Not because it makes a flashy headline, but because it helps you think in terms of money flow instead of noise.Here's what we actually did:✅ Broke down the bank failure from a financial mechanics standpoint✅ Looked at whether a 10 percent correction is even supported by price✅ Examined Bitcoin versus silver and possible capital rotation✅ Executed real trades based on rules, not opinionsOne trade got closed for an 11 percent loss. And that's okay. It was a 2 percent portfolio hit. Controlled. Planned. Expected. Losses are part of the distribution. If you can't handle that, trading is going to eat you alive.Then we deployed capital into Plan ETF because the setup was there. Uptrend confirmed. Buy signal active. Heatmap under 70. Inside the value zone. Checklist complete. No guessing. No gut feel. Just execution.The account started the year at 50,000 dollars and is still up over 7 percent year to date. Not because of hype. Not because of predictions. Because of expectancy. Because of edge. Because of rules.That's the theme here.Trading is not about sounding smart. It's not about having the best macro narrative. It's not about winning every trade. It's about stacking probabilities over 50, 100, 200 trades and letting math do what math does.If you're tired of trading emotionally, tired of chasing stories, tired of reacting to every headline, watch this one all the way through. Pay attention to how the losses are handled. Pay attention to how entries are validated. Pay attention to how discipline actually looks in real time.2026 is just getting started. The question is whether you're going to trade the noise or trade the plan.

 They told her diabetes can't be controlled. She almost believed them.After donating a kidney to her husband, Jean was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, sent home with insulin… and very little hope. Fear, restriction, guilt, and burnout followed.Until one mindset shift changed everything •  Diabetes isn't a life sentence.•  Blood sugar isn't pass/fail — it's data.•  Freedom is possible.This conversation is raw, honest, and full of hope — especially if you're newly diagnosed or tired of just “getting by.”>> ENJOY!Join The Tribe: https://thewarriorstribe.comPurchase your copy of "The Blood Sugar Freedom Formula" book TODAY!https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964811880?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_quicklook_imgToDpFree T1D Support Group Here: https://diabetesinaction.com/join-group-1---------Welcome to the Pardon My Pancreas podcast!! This show is all about REAL life with type 1 diabetes, understanding fluctuations, and how to stabilize your blood sugar for good. Your host is Matt Vande Vegte is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and type 1 diabetic whose biggest goal in life is to help people with diabetes around the world live their lives fearlessly. Looking for an online health coaching program to help you live your best life? Go to https://www.ftfwarrior.com to learn more about his program for diabetics only that is focused on helping you reach your goals while living a happier and healthier life. Join the Tribe today!This podcast is sponsored by FTF Warrior - An online health and fitness coaching company for type 1 diabetics dedicated to helping them master their blood sugars through any activity, exercise, or meal!https://www.ftfwarrior.comFollow Matt here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftfwarrior/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftfwarrior/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ftfwarrior------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: While we share our experiences with diabetes, nothing we discuss should be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or medical professional for your health and diabetes management. 

Geoffrey Roberts describes Stalin organizing his library, prioritizing Lenin and Trotsky, while Bolsheviks seize control of publishing to reshape human consciousness through controlled reading and ideological indoctrination.1917 MOSCIW

Episode 42 of OnlyLands brings together a rotating menagerie of Badlands Media hosts for another unpredictable, unscripted night of humor, commentary, and community-driven chaos. The episode leans into spontaneous banter, running jokes, and off-the-cuff reactions as the group bounces between current events, personal anecdotes, and the absurdities of online culture. Conversations drift freely, shaped more by chemistry and timing than structure, creating moments that range from sharp commentary to pure comedic derailment. Throughout the episode, the hosts riff on shared experiences, poke fun at themselves and each other, and embrace the loose, anything-goes atmosphere that defines OnlyLands. Episode 42 captures the spirit of the show at its core: unfiltered, irreverent, and powered by interaction, where entertainment comes first and the only real plan is to see where the conversation goes next.

In Eureka Park at CES 2026, Prolo Ring showed off a smart ring that replaces many mouse and keyboard functions using touch gestures. Dr. Joey Cheng demonstrated how Prolo Ring supports cursor control, navigation, media playback, and custom macros through multiple gesture modes. Compatible across platforms via Bluetooth HID, it requires no drivers and can control multiple devices.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

What if your 11% success rate means you're absolutely crushing it? In this episode, Paul Kirchoff shares how he helps small growth businesses and their leaders accelerate success through EPX Global, a breakthrough AI-centric acceleration platform and ecosystem. As an avid entrepreneur, investor, and global adventurer, Paul is the founder and CEO of EPX Global, where members around the world drive faster business success, max out amazing experiences, and push individual performance to new levels. Paul is also the Founder and CEO of DominoOne, an impact accelerator and crowdsourced problem-solving platform. Paul built two marketing software/agency companies and multi-billion dollar business units at Dell Computer Corporation as an early employee. He's a member of the 113-year-old Explorers Club, DJs electronic music, wrote a corporate thriller novel (giving proceeds to cancer research), and made a film about racism. Paul is developing frontier-level expertise in operationalizing artificial intelligence across the enterprise in every department. Paul reveals two relationships that transformed him in ways nobody has ever answered this question before: a Mongolian eagle hunter he met in the far eastern corner of Mongolia, an older gentleman who had zero knowledge of America, spoke no English, and lived in a yurt with horses and golden eagles as pets, teaching Paul about authentic human connection beyond labels and systems, which became the core culture he built into his technology platform where single moms are valued equally with astronauts; and a police officer who arrested him at 32 after a casual happy hour (though Paul was sober), leading to community service at a center for the deaf and blind where he spent weeks rewinding VHS tapes while listening to thought leaders teach cutting-edge SEO and digital marketing, which gave him the advanced knowledge to start his marketing agency that became successful and sold 13 years later, ultimately leading to his trip to Mongolia and the realization he needed to build EPX Global.   [00:04:00] What Paul Does at EPX Global Tech veteran CEO with many startups, sold companies, shut down companies Early employee at Dell Computer Corporation before anyone in Austin knew who Michael Dell was Built EPX Global as AI-centric ecosystem for small growth businesses and their leaders Heavy artificial intelligence expertise helping companies accelerate success, health, and experiences [00:05:00] Making Everything Go Faster Helps accelerate time to best performance unique to genetics on health side Helps companies accelerate success with AI, connections, and knowledge Makes sure people don't forget to dance under the Milky Way because life is short [00:06:00] Living in Service of Others Used to be financial goals and status symbols when younger, none of that matters now Addicted to a blank sheet of paper, gifted to solve or invent anything Respect for fellow humans (all a unit of one on their own unique journey) Living in service of others by replicating himself with technology [00:07:00] Building a Top Marketing Agency Built and sold one of top demand generation agencies in world Controlled front page of Google, Facebook called asking how they converted traffic Always on cutting edge of deploying technology in marketing (technical + psychology) [00:08:20] AI Systems for Every Business Size Wanted to build AI systems for small businesses (missing factor for 10x resources) Also doing business transformation consulting for billion-dollar companies Helping bigger companies go from where they are to AI-first operations [00:09:20] The 60% Revenue Increase Every Month Networking ecosystem connects people to solutions for health, happiness, business, capital People battling depression got connected to biohacking guys, transformed their lives One client company 60-70% higher revenue every single month with zero change to headcount [00:11:00] Being the X Factor AI systems deployed handle support, become AI salesperson, become AI marketing team Small businesses can grow beyond traditional chains with 10x resources All about being X factor in people's lives or facilitating X factor with someone else [00:14:00] The 11% Success Rate Discovery Expert guest on platform said his success rate is 14% (very successful guy) Paul did the math on his own attempts, came out to 11% success rate Entrepreneurs put enormous pressure on themselves, need different perspective [00:16:00] Trust in an AI World Real meaningful relationships becoming more and more valuable with AI Building networking assistant governed by user (uses your reasoning to find value) Human connection and that magnetic field around our hearts makes us who we are [00:19:40] When Social Media Became Entertainment Facebook, Instagram, TikTok devolved into micro entertainment channels (not networking) Feeds filled with ads and sponsored posts, no actual networking EPX Global has no ads, every connection based on merit of what you want [00:20:20] Photorealistic Fake Content AI video (Sora, Veo) can create photorealistic content that's completely fake Consumer backlash coming for authenticity in connections Business will embrace AI efficiency (hyper-efficient usually wins) [00:23:00] Two People, No Names Never anyone Paul looks up to or admires or wants to be like who affected his life Been blessed to meet incredible people (Pope, Richard Branson's Island, etc.) Two people come to mind that transformed everything Both people Paul has no idea where they are or their names [00:24:20] Far Eastern Mongolia Was entrepreneur working 14 hours a day for decade plus, one-trick pony success Knew needed to desperately change something, chose adventure Took group to far eastern corner of Mongolia to ride horses with eagle hunters Met older gentleman in yurt who had zero knowledge of America or United States [00:25:40] The Man with Golden Eagles Man spoke zero English, wore fox neck tie, had pet golden eagles (40 pounds) Paul realized this is furthest from his life as tech guy (opposite side of life) Both excited to meet each other as new friends with zero in common [00:27:00] Single Moms and Astronauts Brought that spiritualness and core value into network he built Despite super achievers (swimming oceans, skiing Everest, gold medals), none of that matters Single mom raising five good kids might be more impressive than astronaut [00:27:40] The Saturday Night Traffic Stop At 32, coming out of casual happy hour, got pulled over Told officer honestly: "I had two drinks over last hour, I'm clearly fine" Officer said he seemed like nice guy but made him do sobriety test Got arrested and taken downtown (was actually sober, officer kept saying he was nicest person) [00:28:40] Community Service for the Deaf and Blind Offered to do community service to get charge expunged Chose center for deaf and blind, job was rewinding VHS tapes in warehouse Asked supervisor if he could listen to music, supervisor said yes [00:29:20] SEO Lessons in His Ears Instead of music, put in thought leaders teaching SEO and digital marketing For weeks on end, hours a day, learning cutting-edge techniques from pioneers After that, was so advanced in knowledge that led to starting agency Agency became successful and powerful, sold it 13 years later [00:30:00] The Chain of Events If officer hadn't arrested him, wouldn't have had that learning experience Wouldn't have had confidence to start agency that got him burnt out Wouldn't have gone to Mongolia and realized need to build network [00:31:00] In the Canyon Before the Summit At the time was devastated, seemed horrible (younger without perspective) Now incredibly grateful it happened When in the canyon, you're about to go to the summit [00:32:20] When Identity Gets Wrapped Up Greatest risk to mental health is when identity tied to something other than happiness If identity wrapped up in labels (AI whisperer, top guy), devastated when things go wrong Separate identity from accomplishments to stomach any ups and downs [00:38:00] The Leader in the Back AI exercise: meditate on what you look like as future leader Paul's image: crowd moving down valley, Paul in the back (slightly bigger) Leader in back can move crowds (not showing off Maserati or boat) [00:39:00] A Multitude of Miracles However someone gets through life (good/bad parents, heartbreak, etc.) shapes them Everyone made it to this one moment in time (mathematically massive miracle) When you respect everyone like that, you operate without ability to judge or be judged [00:39:40] Operating Without Fear When you don't judge or feel judged, you operate without expectations Without expectations means without fear of future negative ramifications Can be yourself, be present, love everybody, still compete   KEY QUOTES "I did the math and my success rate is like 11%. And I feel like I'm fairly successful, right? I've learned to not really give a shit about what your definition of success is." - Paul Kirchoff "There's zero in common, zero knowledge about each other. And it was one of the most remarkable moments because it shows you this level of connection that's possible when you drop labels and systems and passports and everything else." - Paul Kirchoff "If that guy wouldn't have arrested me, I wouldn't have started an agency, wouldn't have gotten burnt out, wouldn't have gone to Mongolia, and wouldn't be on this call today." - Paul Kirchoff CONNECT WITH PAUL KIRCHOFF 

In Eureka Park at CES 2026, Prolo Ring showed off a smart ring that replaces many mouse and keyboard functions using touch gestures. Dr. Joey Cheng demonstrated how Prolo Ring supports cursor control, navigation, media playback, and custom macros through multiple gesture modes. Compatible across platforms via Bluetooth HID, it requires no drivers and can control multiple devices.  Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

This Is What Anger Does to YouChapters0:00 - Intro0:51 - What is anger?1:46 - The axes of anger3:43 - Justified vs. unjustified anger 5:54 - Controlled vs. uncontrolled anger 8:23 - How anger shows up 9:32 - What anger does to you 12:53 - How to respond to anger Biblically 14:52 - Questions to ask when angry18:43 - OutroFor more information visit Pastorvlad.org

This week on Sinica, I speak with Afra Wang, a writer working between London and the Bay Area, currently a fellow with Gov.AI. We're talking today about her recent WIRED piece on what might be China's most influential science fiction project you've never heard of: The Morning Star of Lingao (Língáo Qǐmíng 临高启明), a sprawling, crowdsourced novel about time travelers who bootstrap an industrial revolution in Ming Dynasty Hainan. More than a thought experiment in alternate history, it's the ur-text of China's "Industrial Party" (gōngyè dǎng 工业党) — the loose intellectual movement that sees engineering capability as the true source of national power. We discuss what the novel reveals about how China thinks about failure, modernity, and salvation, and why, just as Americans are waking up to China's industrial might, the worldview that helped produce it may already be losing its grip.5:27 – Being a cultural in-betweener: code-switching across moral and epistemic registers 10:25 – Double consciousness and converging aesthetic standards 12:05 – "The greatest Chinese science fiction" — an ironic title for a poorly written cult classic 14:18 – Bridging STEM and humanities: the KPI-coded language of tech optimization 16:08 – China's post-Industrial Party moment: from "try hard" to "lie flat" 17:01 – How widely known is Lingao? A cult Bible for China's techno-elite 19:11 – From crypto bros to DAO experiments: how Afra discovered the novel 21:25 – The canonical timeline: compiling chaos into collaborative fiction 23:06 – Guancha.cn (guānchá zhě wǎng 观察者网) and the Industrial Party's media ecosystem 26:05 – The Sentimental Party (Qínghuái Dǎng 情怀党): China's lost civic space 29:01 – The Wenzhou high-speed rail crash: the debate that defined the Industrial Party 33:19 – Controlled spoilers: colonizing Australia, the Maid Revolution, and tech trees 41:06 – Competence as salvation: obsessive attention to getting the details right 44:18 – The Needham question and the joy of transformation: from Robinson Crusoe to Primitive Technology 47:25 – "Never again": inherited historical vulnerability and the memory of chaos 49:20 – Wang Xiaodong, "China Is Unhappy," and the crystallization of Industrial Party ideology 51:33 – Gender and Lingao: a pre-feminist artifact and the rational case for equality 56:16 – Dan Wang's Breakneck and the "engineering state" framework 59:25 – New Quality Productive Forces (xīn zhì shēngchǎnlì 新质生产力): Industrial Party logic in CCP policy 1:03:43 – The reckoning: why Industrial Party intellectuals are losing their innocence 1:07:49 – What Lingao tells us about China today: the invisible infrastructure beneath the hot showerPaying it forward: The volunteer translators of The Morning Star of Lingao (English translation and GitHub resources)Xīn Xīn Rén Lèi / Pixel Perfect podcast (https://pixelperfect.typlog.io/) and the Bǎihuā (百花) podcasting community Recommendations:Afra: China Through European Eyes: 800 Years of Cultural and Intellectual Encounter, edited by Kerry Brown; The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet by Yi-Ling Liu Kaiser: Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes by Tamim AnsarySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you ready to question the official narrative? Lionel dives into the "red pill" moments that shatter our worldview, from the Kennedy assassination to the physics of the 9/11 tower collapses. This hour features raw, surreal anecdotes from Ground Zero—including a bizarre run-in involving a Harvey Weinstein commercial during the chaos—and a debate on whether we truly want the brutal truth or just a comfortable myth. Lionel also tackles the logic of mass deportation, the slippery slope of suing social media platforms for addiction, and the idea of "new meat" callers. Finally, the show wraps with a hilarious roast of old-school televangelists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.Catherine Austin Fitts argues that governance and financial oversight are being undermined by a widely distributed criminal syndicate that has orchestrated a financial coup, diverting vast amounts of money and shifting wealth to the elite—especially during events like the COVID-19 ‘pandemic'.She warns that current financial systems are being replaced by a 'control grid' powered by technology, with programmable money like cryptocurrency serving as a prototype .While there are still good people within the US system, simply changing financial products won't fix the deeper governance problem .Catherine stresses that individuals must stop enabling the system and instead work collectively to reclaim financial sovereignty and build a society aligned with their values.➡️ Catherine's website✉️ Subscribe to my newsletter. It's better than OnlyFans.

Guest: Gregory Copley. Following the arrest of Maduro, Venezuela is controlled by four competing "crime families." Copley notes the absence of a clear U.S. plan for citizens facing food and medical insecurity. The U.S. seeks to enforce an oil embargo against Cuba, which is currently suffering from infrastructure collapse and electric grid failures.1902 CARACAS