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Darling! It's been too long! The hostess with the mostest, Whitney Moore, returns to the social scene for a stimulating conversation about the Convergence alongside Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham. And for our dear Beacon Bits, do stay tuned for immediately following the show you shall be cordially invited to The Night Cap; an after-hours continuation where the cast answers your questions live from our Beacon exclusive Discord chat! OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN 4 CAST GAME MASTER Brennan Lee Mulligan Laura Bailey as Thimble Luis Carazo as Azune Nayar Robbie Daymond as Kattigan Vale Aabria Iyengar as Thaisha Lloy Taliesin Jaffe as Bolaire Lathalia Ashley Johnson as Vaelus Matthew Mercer as Sir Julien Davinos Whitney Moore as Tyranny Liam O'Brien as Halandil "Hal" Fang Marisha Ray as Murray Mag'Nesson Sam Riegel as Wicander "Wick" Halovar Alexander Ward as Occtis Tachonis Travis Willingham as Teor Pridesire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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How do you create fitness classes that members actively choose, talk about, and have a hard time replacing? For boutique fitness studio owners, stronger member retention and loyalty often start with something most studios leave largely to chance: how people actually experience and remember a class. In this episode, Fitcarma Experience Designer Shay Kostabi introduces The Two Moment Rule, our framework for intentionally shaping the two moments that can carry disproportionate weight in how members remember an experience: the emotional peak and the ending. We explore the psychology behind the peak-end rule and how it applies specifically to boutique fitness, group fitness class design, instructor training, music, coaching, emotional arc, and class structure. You'll learn why the hardest part of a workout isn't automatically the most memorable, how Convergence happens when movement, music, coaching, energy, and emotion work together toward the same emotional outcome, why constant intensity can actually cause members to disengage through what we call The Mad Max Effect, and why a class that simply stops is very different from an experience that ends with true Resolution. If the best parts of your class experience exist only inside the instincts of your strongest instructors, your brand doesn't own that experience yet. At Fitcarma, our Experience Design work draws from established research in psychology, behavioral science, flow, belonging, memory, and human performance, then translates those principles specifically into boutique fitness. We help studio owners turn those insights into a proprietary class experience that can be built into class architecture, coaching methodology, instructor training, observation standards, and a Playbook your entire team can use. Your members are going to remember these moments whether you plan for them or not. You might as well make them count. Want to build a more distinctive, memorable, and difficult-to-replace class experience for your studio? Book a Fit Call with us: https://fitcarma.com/northstar Research referenced Fredrickson, B. L., & Kahneman, D. (1993). "Duration Neglect in Retrospective Evaluations of Affective Episodes." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 65(1), 45–55. DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.65.1.45 Alaybek, B., Dalal, R. S., Fyffe, S., Aitken, J. A., Zhou, Y., Qu, X., Roman, A., & Baines, J. I. (2022). "All's Well That Ends (and Peaks) Well? A Meta-Analysis of the Peak-End Rule and Duration Neglect." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 170, 104149. DOI: 10.1016/j.obhdp.2022.104149 Film referenced Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), directed by George Miller. Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Kennedy Miller Mitchell.
The crew sets their eyes on the town reservoir and dips their toes into this investigation proper. ==========Check out the show, socials, and support links here!==========Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership who has licensed its use here. The contents of this media are © Green Box Gaming 2024, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.
This episode covers the Naavik Digest newsletter published on Sunday, August 23rd. In this week's issue, we share our latest podcast episode and tackle how and why the mobile games industry keeps converging on best practices across genres — and what that means for the future.You can read the newsletter (with even more sections and visual detail) here: https://naavik.substack.com/p/the-great-mobile-convergence Want to explore working with Naavik? Shoot us a note: https://naavik.co/contact-us/ Let us know what you think by sending us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch our episodes: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
In this episode of Point of Convergence, we delve into the implications of Robert Falconer's The Others Within Us, which details an investigation into the nature of non-human, non-corporeal presences who take up residence within the human psyche.
For episode 763 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by David Wei Liang from the Conflux Network, where they are building the L1 infrastructure for seamless payments, global remittances, and decentralized finance.
At the center of this town lies one man at the center of many things. The one, the only, Merl!==========Check out the show, socials, and support links here!==========Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership who has licensed its use here. The contents of this media are © Green Box Gaming 2024, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.
Part two of the Burning Bright and Ghost saga. Last week gave us the final boss, so naturally this week brings the final convergence, a title Burning Bright cheerfully admits his past self chose despite using "convergence" in roughly half his episodes. This one is meant to be bicameral: two proxy states, two bosses, one game board. The promise for tonight, delivered with maximum deadpan, is to discuss Ukrainians, Israelis, and Nazis, and whether there is any difference between the three. Totally uncontroversial, boilerplate geopolitics, as you have come to expect. Ghost brings the deeper dive: Syria as the geographic center of everything, Assad's Five Seas Vision, the Abraham Accords reconsidered, and why the Mecca agreement matters precisely because no external power is steering it. There is also a sharp breakdown of media narrative-shifting around Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia joining a new defense pact. Pattern recognition over panic, with the dry humor turned up.
Different Minds Build Different Worlds What happens when fantasy becomes more than escape? What happens when the worlds an author creates become places where identity, difference, strength, fear, belonging, and human struggle can be explored without limits? On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Canadian fantasy author J.M. Shaw, a neurodivergent storyteller, mother, martial artist, psychology enthusiast, and creator of the Callum Walker series. J.M. has built an expansive fantasy universe through: • Callum Walker: The Fractured Veil • The Ascension • The Convergence • Forsaken Souls Her stories move through magical wars, fractured realms, supernatural conflict, destiny, power, and survival. But the deeper story exists beyond the fantasy. J.M. has spoken openly about autism and ADHD diagnoses within her family and about the way neurodivergence has influenced how she understands herself and the people around her. That perspective does not simply exist outside her writing. It helps shape how she sees character, motivation, difference, internal struggle, and strength. IN THIS EPISODE CJ and J.M. explore: • Where her love of storytelling began • Why fantasy became her creative home • Building the Callum Walker universe • The inspiration behind The Fractured Veil • How autism and ADHD have influenced her creative perspective • Motherhood and understanding neurodivergence as a family • Why different minds can bring different strengths to storytelling • The connection between psychology and character development • How martial arts informs discipline, conflict, movement, and resilience • Creating magical wars that reflect recognizable human struggles • Writing characters who face identity, destiny, fear, and belonging • The discipline necessary to build a multi-book fantasy saga • What she hopes readers find inside the worlds she creates THE BIGGER MONEYWAY LESSON One of the most important ideas behind this conversation is simple: Difference is not the absence of ability. Sometimes the way someone processes the world differently becomes part of the way they contribute something the world has never seen before. J.M. Shaw's journey invites us to reconsider the labels we place on people—and the assumptions we make about how intelligence, creativity, discipline, and strength are supposed to look. Your mind does not have to work like everyone else's to build something meaningful. Sometimes the different perspective becomes part of the gift. That's Built For Purpose. ABOUT J.M. SHAW J.M. Shaw is a Canadian independent fantasy author from Alberta whose creative interests include storytelling, psychology, martial arts, neurodivergence, and the construction of complex fantasy worlds. She is the creator of the Callum Walker series, which includes The Fractured Veil, The Ascension, The Convergence, and Forsaken Souls. Her work combines mythology, magical conflict, fractured worlds, internal struggle, destiny, and character-driven fantasy. CONNECT WITH J.M. SHAW Website: @J.M. Shaw Website LinkedIn: @J.M. Shaw LinkedIn Instagram: @J.M. Shaw Instagram Facebook: @J.M. Shaw Facebook YouTube: @J.M. Shaw YouTube Books: @J.M. Shaw Books CONNECT WITH CJ MONEYWAY Website: https://cjmoneyway.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themoneywayshow8493 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c-j-moneyway-show/id1707761906 Listen on All Platforms: https://pod.link/1707761906 Book CJ Moneyway: https://calendly.com/cj-cjmoneywayshow/60min Rate & Review The Show: https://ratethispodcast.com/cjmoneyway CJ MONEYWAY EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS Build Wealth — Protect Health You're building financial freedom. Don't neglect your physical foundation while doing it. ReadyRx provides accessible, modern treatment options designed for driven leaders who value long-term performance. Use the CJ Moneyway exclusive link below to receive a minimum of $40 off your order. Some products offer even greater savings. Access here: https://readyrx.com/treatments/se?coupon=cjmoney Minimum savings: $40 Some products include higher discounts. The Seidel Agency Referral: http://theseidelagency.com/Referral THE MONEYWAY MOVE Identify one thing about yourself that you have spent years trying to make look “normal.” Then ask a different question: What strength, perspective, creativity, or understanding might exist inside the very thing I have been trying to hide? Listen. Watch. Subscribe. Share. Rate and review. Then take one principle from the conversation and put it into action. Brick by Brick. That's The CJ Moneyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome back to Fraudology.Today's a solo episode built around a study that puts a real number on something fraud leaders have been debating for years: does organizational convergence for fraud actually move the needle on performance, or is it just an org chart trend?For years, we've all benchmarked ourselves the same way. Approval rate here, chargeback rate there, maybe a manual review rate if we're being thorough. But the problem I've seen play out in company after company is this: optimize your approval rate, and your chargeback rate quietly creeps up. Optimize your chargeback rate by blocking more, and your approval rate takes the hit. You're never seeing the whole picture, just one lever moving at the expense of the other.The Precise Yes metric is the headline finding from a new Liminal and Accertify study, but the study itself is much bigger than one metric. It surveyed 250 senior fraud, security, and risk leaders across five industry verticals specifically to test the thesis of organizational convergence for fraud and cybersecurity. I walk through what the data says, what forms of convergence actually improve fraud performance, and which ones don't move the needle at all.This is a data-heavy episode, and I mean that as a compliment to the study. If you've ever needed a fraud KPI for CFO reporting that actually captures the full tradeoff between approvals and fraud loss, this is the one to bring back to your team. What you'll hear in this episode:How the Precise Yes metric is calculated, and why approval rate vs chargeback rate alone can hide the real story of your fraud programWhy organizational convergence for fraud and cybersecurity is being driven by operational necessity, not executive mandates, and what that means for how teams are actually changingWhy login has become the new fraud control point, with account takeover, credential stuffing, and bot attacks all converging at that stageWhy 63.6% of organizations still cannot distinguish a cyber attack from a fraud attack in real time, and what that costs them operationallyHow CISO fraud ownership is showing up earlier in the vendor decision process, and why board level fraud reporting is becoming a real governance topicWhy partial integration is the highest-performing model for organizational convergence for fraud, and why pushing to full structural integration can actually erode the domain expertise that makes teams effectiveWhy sharing just two or more use cases between fraud and cyber teams is the real performance tipping point, delivering a 1.5x improvement in fraud performance scoresWhy separate budgets between fraud and cyber teams actually outperform unified ones, contradicting one of the most common assumptions about convergenceHow fraud metrics by industry vertical vary, including why ecommerce and retail lead the pack while marketplaces lag significantly behindWhat the study found on agentic commerce fraud controls and synthetic identity fraud in ecommerce specificallyWho should listen:Fraud leaders looking for a fraud KPI for CFO reporting that captures the real tradeoff between approvals and fraud loss.Anyone building a business case for fraud and cybersecurity convergence and needing real data to support it.CISOs and security leaders increasingly involved in fraud tool evaluation and vendor decisions.Fraud teams trying to figure out where to start with shared fraud and cyber use cases without a full reorg.Ecommerce and marketplace fraud professionals wanting an ecommerce fraud benchmarking study to compare their own performance against.Anyone responsible for board level fraud reporting or making the case for fraud visibility at the executive level.
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The 20 percent who love the fight own the microphone. This is a conversation about how the other 80 take it back. Manu Meel runs BridgeUSA, a student-led movement for constructive dialogue now on college campuses across the country. Liz Joyner founded The Village Square and has spent two decades rebuilding civic trust hometown by hometown. Together they make the case that the sharpest divide in America is no longer left against right, but open against closed, and that the most countercultural act available to any of us is a real conversation with someone we can't stand. Calls to Action ✅ Leave a rating and review: lovethepodcast.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Subscribe on Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Watch and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion ✅ Share this episode with someone who reads the news and someone who's given up on it Key Takeaways The new divide isn't left versus right. Meel argues the real split is temperament: builders versus breakers, open versus closed. Politics maps onto it poorly, which is why so many people feel homeless in the current fight. The exhausted majority is the whole game. Twenty percent love the conflict and control the mic; everyone else is worn out by it. Whether that 80 percent checks out or takes the mic back is the question that decides things. The rebellion is the conversation. Meel describes Bridge chapters filling with first-time students the night of Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the organization adding tens of thousands of followers with no ad spend. Outrage is the establishment now; curiosity is the counterculture. About Our Guests Manu Meel is the co-founder and CEO of BridgeUSA, a student-led movement that brings young people across the political spectrum into the same room for honest conversation. A 2020 UC Berkeley graduate and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he serves on the boards of Braver Angels, Convergence, and American Promise, and hosts the podcast The Hopeful Majority. Liz Joyner is the founder and president of The Village Square, a nonprofit that rebuilds civic trust between neighbors who don't look or think alike. Based in Tallahassee, she has led the organization for close to two decades and helped pioneer the community-level model much of the bridging field now draws on. Links and Resources BridgeUSA: bridgeusa.org The Village Square: villagesquare.us The Hopeful Majority, Manu's podcast: www.thehopefulmajority.com Connect with us Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn: @coreysnathan Partners Proud to be part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts examining what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. More conversation, less accusation. Now go talk some politics and religion with gentleness and respect.
As H-cell tries to get a finger on the pulse of the local law enforcement, they discover that they may not be the only ones with eyes for the unusual in this town.==========Check out the show, socials, and support links here!==========Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership who has licensed its use here. The contents of this media are © Green Box Gaming 2024, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.
This week on Sinica, I welcome back Evan Osnos of The New Yorker, whose marvelous new essay, “The Future, Made in China,” chronicles a tech-focused return trip to Beijing, where he lived from 2005 to 2013 — first for the Chicago Tribune, then as The New Yorker's China correspondent. Evan is the author of Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China, which won the National Book Award, as well as Wildland: The Making of America's Fury and The Haves and Have-Yachts.His essay is far more than another breathless account of China's advances in robotics and electric vehicles. It's a meditation on what China's technological ascent means for the United States, for how both societies are organized, and for the rest of us, whose futures increasingly seem to be wagered by two small circles of powerful men in Beijing and Washington. We talk about the Xiaomi Hyperfactory, “Chinamaxxing,” the export control debate, and the deeper contest Evan identifies: not democracy versus authoritarianism, but humanism versus scientism.3:04 – Walking Beijing's streets again: quieter, richer, more surveilled11:26 – The Xiaomi Hyperfactory: choreography, awe, and what's actually real18:10 – Doomed to coexist: Evan's message for the American reader24:15 – Schrödinger's China: joke or juggernaut?27:16 – The limits of knowability in an increasingly opaque system31:56 – Threat narratives vs. “Chinamaxxing”: America's two China conversations43:20 – “Thank Trump”: America's self-inflicted wounds47:29 – Revisiting the Sullivan doctrine and export controls53:10 – Mankind 2000: humanism, scientism, and rival oligarchies1:02:48 – Convergence: arriving at dystopia from opposite directions1:07:21 – Self-strengthening redux: Levenson and America's meum-verum gap1:17:53 – The other Sputnik moment: the backlash against tech oligarchyPaying It ForwardYi-Ling Liu, author of The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet — Evan admires how her work grapples with the competition between scientism and humanism across national borders.Chang Che, who writes for The New Yorker and The Guardian — watching China's technological developments up close, “creating history in real time.”RecommendationsEvan: How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University by Theo Baker — the youngest-ever Polk Award winner on how a rising generation at Silicon Valley's feeder school perceives its opportunities and obligations. Also True Grit by Charles Portis — splendid, sentence-savoring dialogue.Kaiser: Butcher's Crossing by John Williams, author of Stoner — a Western with the same sentence-level craft; for fans of Melville and Cormac McCarthy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does the Bible actually say about immigration? In this episode of Perspectives, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka and Nyla Marson explore how Leviticus 19:33–34 challenges Christians to see migrants through the lens of the Image of God (Imago Dei). Together they discuss holiness, discipleship, biblical justice, welcoming the stranger, and how faith moves beyond belief into action. Nyla also shares what she has witnessed while standing outside San Diego's federal courthouse with United Women in Faith, supporting migrants and families navigating the immigration system. Whether you're exploring progressive Christianity, wrestling with questions about immigration, or studying Leviticus, this conversation invites you to consider what it means to love your neighbor as yourself. In this episode you'll discover: What Leviticus 19 teaches about immigration Why welcoming the stranger is central to biblical holiness How Imago Dei changes the way Christians see migrants Stories from Christians standing alongside migrant families Practical ways to live out your faith through justice and compassion Why immigrants contribute far more than many people realize Reflection questions for personal discipleship Reflection Questions Where do you recognize the image of Godin your everyday life? How might your spiritual practices lead you toward greater love and justice? What have you come to understand differently about the migrants around us? Continue the Conversation Whether you're deconstructing your faith, exploring progressive Christianity, pursuing justice, or simply asking honest questions about Scripture, we'd love to continue the conversation: Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our Patreon community Timestamps 00:00 Introduction – What Does Holiness Look Like? 01:14 The Bible's Command to Welcome the Stranger 02:19 Why Nyla Began Standing with Migrants 05:13 The Pink Shirt Ladies & Courthouse Ministry 08:18 Stories That Changed Everything 13:33 Seeing the Image of God Beyond Immigration Status 15:02 Holiness, Justice & Everyday Faith 18:10 Growing Up in a Multicultural Church 23:25 How Migrants Changed Our Church Community 27:02 Before Politics Comes Human Dignity 28:42 Practical Ways Christians Can Support Migrants 31:14 Final Reflections & Questions
In this bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Tom and Emerald are joined by organiser Hannah Ekin to discuss the fight to Close Pine Gap and the protest event Convergence 2026. Why is there a little America sitting in the middle of our continent? Are the ABC just a mouthpiece for the government? And is America using Pine Gap as a way to illegally conduct surveillance that breaks their own American law?---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of over ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Help Close Pine Gap -http://closepinegap.org.au Produced by Michael Griffinhttps://instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we have a show that was two years in the making! Suggested to us at CONvergence 2024, we finally get Eric Lotos on the podcast to talk about Black holes and how their existence can be a vehicle to understand a universe without God. Einstein famously tried to disprove their existence so hey - smart people can be wrong!
As H-cell tries to get a finger on the pulse of the local law enforcement, they discover that they may not be the only ones with eyes for the unusual in this town.==========Check out the show, socials, and support links here!==========Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership who has licensed its use here. The contents of this media are © Green Box Gaming 2024, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.
What if children's ministry wasn't just about Sunday mornings? What if the church's calling is to show up for kids, youth, and families where they already are—with no strings attached? In this episode of the Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy Robinson talks with Kenton Reaves Hundley, Executive Director of Dream School of the Arts, about community outreach, mentoring young people, and how churches can serve children and families beyond the walls of the church. This is Episode 3 of our four-part Imago Dei 2.0 series exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the diverse people of our church community. Inspired by Joel 2:28 ("Your sons and daughters shall prophesy...your old shall dream dreams, and your young shall see visions"), this conversation explores what it means to help young people dream, grow, and flourish. Inspired by the Bible passage Joel 2:28, this episode explores: How churches can support children, youth, and families beyond Sunday mornings Why after-school programs and community partnerships can become powerful expressions of Christian ministry—even without Scripture or religious language How creating a safe, welcoming environment helps kids build confidence, creativity, leadership, and resilience How intergenerational relationships help children, teens, college students, and older adults grow together How faith is lived through compassion, service, and community … and not only through words This conversation is for you if … You're passionate about children's ministry or youth ministry You're a parent, teacher, mentor, or volunteer working with kids You're wondering how churches can serve their communities beyond Sunday worship You're interested in progressive Christianity, faith in action, or community outreach You're looking for hopeful conversations about helping children thrive Reflection Questions How might you see the dreams of children as revealing the movement of the Spirit? How might a return to God be helpful when devastating events occur? How might we all best honor children and their dreams? Continue the Conversation This episode accompanies our sermon series, Imago Dei 2.0, exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the people of our church community. Whether you're a Christian, deconstructing your faith, looking for an affirming church, interested in progressive Christianity, or simply curious about how faith can make a difference in the community, we'd love to continue the conversation! Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our Patreon community Timestamps 00:00 Why Church Should Show Up for Kids Beyond Sunday 01:08 Joel 2 verse 28 and the Call to Help Children Dream 03:20 Building a Safe Place Where Kids Can Thrive 08:08 From Sunday School to Community Ministry 12:05 Living the Gospel Without Preaching It 16:28 Supporting Families Through Life's Hardest Moments 24:24 Dream School as a Community of Care 26:26 Helping Kids Navigate Loss and Grief 29:42 How Dream School Began 31:22 Reflection Questions: Honoring Children's Dreams
It's spicy Friday but on a Monday! In this episode Mel answers listener questions in this unscripted, off-the-cuff, unfiltered Q&A session submitted straight from her social media followers. She tackles burning birth questions and hot topics, including: 08:32 – To protect the perineum or not when pushing? How to know when to do it and when not to do it? 14:18 – How can we protect our oxytocin when transferring from home to hospital? 19:50 – Do you think that posterior labour that's not supported properly leads to unnecessary intervention and caesareans? 28:28 – How often is position breech missed resulting in a surprise breech birth? 44:13 – What's your view on the removal of the 5,000 hours for private midwives 49:20 – Why do midwives push on your uterus after birth with no warning or cause? Can I say no? 53:11 – Does birth impact breastfeeding? 55:16 – Does a physiological third stage have to be a lotus birth? 01:06:03 – Tips on how to support neurodiverse women in labour with sensory issues in hospital. In this episode Mel mentions: The Convergence of Rebellious Midwives 2027 tickets here! The Assembly Waitlist Episode 153 - How to avoid tearing during childbirth Episode 197 - Having a vaginal birth in hospital Episode 195 - The high powered hospital bag Episode 156 - Hypnobirthing! Can it really help? Episode 211 - Manage your labour pain with sterile water injections and hypnobirthing This episode has been generously sponsored by Poppy Child from @popthatmumma. She is offering great birth rebellion listeners 25% off the Birth box which includes the oxytocin bubble tracks. Use the code “Melanie” at the check out to claim your discount. Just go to hypnobirthing-positive-birth.com/birthbox Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion PodcastJoin the podcast mailing list to access the resource folder from each episode at www.melaniethemidwife.comJoin the rebellion and show your support! Grab your Great Birth Rebellion merchandise now at www.thegreatbirthrebellion.comFollow us on social media @thegreatbirthrebellion and @melaniethemidwifeIf this podcast has improved your knowledge or pregnancy, birth or postpartum journey please consider thanking us financially by leaving a tip to support the ongoing work of this podcast. DisclaimerThe information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with it's application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.All transcripts are generated by ai and may contain errors
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Kris Holub is one of the most versatile pilots in the American free-flight community — an accomplished acro competitor, XC pilot, and SIV/acro instructor who has spent the last four years running clinics out of Oludeniz, Turkey. Gavin sat down with Kris in person during a weather day at the US Nationals in Chelan this June to talk about his extraordinary winter season in Bariloche, Argentina, where he and his friend Marcos Rosenkjer explored one of the most underrated and unknown and seriously awesome XC destinations in the world — and capped it off with a 345km convergence flight into the Patagonian desert.
This story may seem unbelievable, but every word is true.Convergence recounts a brutal double homicide in 1970s Chicago and the trial that never happened. Unlike most true crime books, this is not a whodunit—the killer was caught immediately. It is not a police procedural, though Convergence follows the investigation closely. Nor is it a defense attorney's tale.Instead, this is a story from the other side of the courtroom.Convergence tells the story of Gio Messina and Delphine Moore's murders and the trial that followed, but from the unique perspective of the prosecution. You will witness how a case is painstakingly built, brought to court, and argued before a jury. You will see what happens when power and money threaten to stop the trial before it begins. Follow the prosecution from Chicago's courtrooms to rural Tennessee, as they search for new evidence to replace what has mysteriously disappeared. https://26thstreetbooks.com/http://www.yourlotandparcel.orgSupport the show
The Catch hosted a live podcast taping on blue finance at Aspen Ideas: Climate. Host Ruxandra Guidi was joined by panelists Liz Henderson, the global head of climate risk advisory at Aon; Joan Larrea, the CEO of Convergence, a global network for blended finance; and Steve Kessel, the director of marine research at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the investigation begins, it becomes clear that the human impact of this case is alive and well in those around Billie Ray.==========Check out the show, socials, and support links here!==========Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership who has licensed its use here. The contents of this media are © Green Box Gaming 2024, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.
Content warning This episode of Dointime contains audio images of Aboriginal And Torresn strait Islander people who have died, graphic discussion of deaths in custody, vilence aginast women and prison. On this week's Dointime show, it starts off with an interview with Yarran from Gunditjmara, Djab Wurrong and Yuin lands. She is a law woman and Firekeeper. Violet Coco Flotilla activist also joined us during this extended yarn to discuss the Convergence on Pine gap. Stolen genartion and ongoing genocide of Aboriginal people was also discussed. There was also another extended interview with Debbie Kilroy Ceo of Sisters Inside and founder of the National NEtwork of incerated and formerly incarcerated women and girls. Tabitha Lean Aboriginal Prison Abolitionist and activist also joined the interview. Tabitha Lean an organising member of the National network of incarcerated women and girls. Tabitha and Debbie duscussed a recent report entitled The Business of family Policing in Queensland, which documented harrowing stories of women and children in prison and Residential settings, whithin the context of colonisation. To download the report please go to the Sisters Inside website.
S10 E05: The Convergence: Nothing is Out of BoundsWarning: This episode includes tribute to the life and death of one of the podcast hosts' father. We advise listener discretion if this is a sensitive topic for you.This episode explores why the management of modern work demands integrated thinking. Rather than separating psychosocial hazards, manual handling, critical controls, environmental conditions, and organisational performance into independent programs, the hosts argue for a whole-of-system approach to designing work.Drawing on legal cases, operational experience, contemporary events, and personal reflections, the discussion examines how workplaces can move beyond siloed thinking to understand the interaction between people, tasks, technology and organisational systems. Along the way, Alan, Trajce, and Sara's conversation touches on leadership, performance management, work-life boundaries, resilience, and the personal experiences that shape our understanding of meaningful work, including Sara's tribute to her father and his influence on her systems-design thinking.This episode is a reminder that every workplace challenge exists within a broader human system—and effective solutions rarely come from a single discipline.
What happens when God calls us to leave behind not only familiar places, but familiar assumptions? In Episode 2 of our four-part Imago Dei 2.0 series, Rev. Dr. Brittany Juliette Hanlin sits down with Kay Gilbert, a longtime member of First UMC San Diego and participant in the church’s Sankofa racial justice pilgrimages. As a self-proclaimed recovering racist, Kay reflects on her childhood in segregated Alabama, the questions she carried for decades, and why she’s dedicated her adult life to confronting history, telling the truth, and growing in understanding. Inspired by Genesis 12:1–3, where God calls Abram to leave everything familiar and journey into the unknown, this conversation reflects on what can happen when we step outside our comfort zones and allow God to reshape our hearts and understanding. This episode explores: Growing up in segregated Alabama during the Jim and Jane Crow era The difference between recognizing race and recognizing racism Why silence and euphemisms allow racism to persist How the Sankofa racial justice pilgrimage invites Christians to remember forgotten history What Genesis 12 teaches about leaving behind familiar assumptions How racism continues to shape healthcare and maternal outcomes How learning to be uncomfortable can become a spiritual practice This conversation is for you if you're: Wondering how Christians can engage conversations about race faithfully Seeking to better understand systemic racism and White privilege Interested in racial justice from a Christian perspective Learning to sit with discomfort as part of spiritual growth Looking for hopeful stories of personal transformation Curious about the Sankofa racial justice pilgrimage experience Reflection Questions What is something familiar that you've had to leave behind? And how did that experience shape who you are today? What beliefs, assumptions, or perspectives have you had to reconsider in order to grow in your understanding of race and racism? What might God be inviting you to learn, unlearn, or discover in this season of your life? Continue the Conversation This episode accompanies our sermon series, Imago Dei 2.0, exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the people of our church community. Whether you're deconstructing your faith, pursuing racial justice, seeking a more inclusive Christianity, or simply curious about these conversations, we'd love to continue the journey with you. First United Methodist Church of San Diego is an LGBTQ-affirming, progressive Christian congregation committed to justice, inclusion, and spiritual growth. Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our Patreon community Timestamps 00:00 God calls us beyond what is familiar 01:00 Genesis 12 & introducing Kay Gilbert 03:19 Growing up in segregated Alabama 10:14 "I could have been them" — recognizing race and privilege 18:40 Racism and disparities in healthcare 25:03 Why Kay joined the Sankofa Pilgrimage 28:20 "I'm a recovering racist" 29:27 Visiting Bryan Stevenson's Legacy Museum to confront America’s history 33:44 How the pilgrimage deepened Kay's faith 38:11 Using our social capital for justice 40:06 Reflection questions
Justin Zavadil, recently named CEO & president, reflects on the company's history in print and transition to promo.
On The Streets is a podcast by Green Left giving you bite-sized updates about the protest movements and grassroots campaigns across the country. On this episode, we discuss the convergence to close the Pine Gap spy base and Victorian teachers and school staff on strike. Find more upcoming events here.
Recorded live at CONvergence 2026 for our 13th Anniversary, We had the audience ask us questions about literally anything. Sometimes we answered the questions. Sometimes the audience did. It was a lot of fun and covered a wide range of topics from being an atheist loudly or not to books and games!
NCTC's Lou Borrelli and ACA Connects' Grant Spellmeyer hop on the podcast to preview The Independent Show, set for July 26-29 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, which will dig into top policy issues and tech trends for small and midsized operators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The team gets up close and personal with the mission from the very beginning!==========Check out the show, socials, and support links here!==========Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership who has licensed its use here. The contents of this media are © Green Box Gaming 2024, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.
In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles Donnie and Dale talk to Gregg Owen, Gregg Owen was the keyboardist for the bands Shady Daze, the American Breed, Jerico, and Chill Factor. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney and Cook County Chief of Gang Prosecutions in the city of Chicago. He is the founder of Text2Drive. Convergence is his first book. Dont miss this amazing story he has. Links to Gregg Owen: https://26thstreetbooks.com/ https://www.greggowen26th.com/ Our Links: https://www.crackhousechronicles.com/ https://linktr.ee/crackhousechronicles https://www.tiktok.com/@crackhousechronicles https://www.facebook.com/crackhousechronicles Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles
While coronal malalignment influences outcomes after medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) repair, alignment parameters such as the hip-knee-ankle angle (HKAA) may not fully capture the biomechanical setting of the medial compartment. The joint line convergence angle (JLCA) reflects the intra-articular environment but has not been well studied as a prognostic factor after MMPRT repair. In conclusion, the preoperative JLCA was an independent predictor of clinical outcomes after isolated MMPRT repair. Incorporation of the JLCA into a preoperative assessment may improve patient counseling and risk stratification and help identify patients who could benefit from adjunctive strategies aimed at optimizing the medial compartment's biomechanical environment. Click here to read the article.
What does it mean to be made in the image of God as an LGBTQ+ Christian? Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka is joined by Benicio Casillas, a transgender Christian and member of First United Methodist Church of San Diego, for a conversation about faith, identity, Ecclesiastes 3, and trusting God when life refuses to fit into neat categories. This is Episode 1 of our four-part Imago Dei 2.0 series celebrating the many ways the image of God is reflected in the diverse people of our church family. In this episode, Benicio shares his experience growing up Catholic, coming out as transgender, finding an LGBTQ-affirming church at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, and discovering what it means to embrace that he was created in God's image. Inspired by the Bible passage Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, the episode explores: Exploring faith through the lived experience of LGBTQ+ Christians What "made in the image of God" means for transgender and queer people Ecclesiastes 3 and learning to trust God amid uncertainty Why conformity is not the same as holiness How every person's authentic story reflects the image of God The spiritual and emotional impact of being told you don't belong The biblical theme of the image of God (Imago Dei) and what it means for all people This conversation is for you if you're: Looking for an affirming Christian perspective on LGBTQ+ faith Deconstructing or reconstructing your faith Curious about progressive Christianity Wrestling with questions about identity and belonging Interested in the Bible, theology, and inclusive churches Reflection Questions Where in your life have you been thinking in "either/or" categories? What might become possible if you imagined a wider spectrum of possibilities? Ecclesiastes names two extremes, like weeping and laughing, silence and speaking. Where do you find yourself somewhere in between those extremes today? Or perhaps a mixture of both? How has someone's story helped you see God, or the image of God, in a way you hadn't seen before? Continue the Conversation This episode accompanies our sermon series, Imago Dei 2.0, exploring the many ways God's image is reflected in the people of our church community. Whether you're an LGBTQ+ Christian, an ally, deconstructing your faith, or simply curious about inclusive Christianity, we'd love to continue the conversation: Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our Patreon community First United Methodist Church of San Diego is an LGBTQ-affirming, progressive Christian congregation committed to justice, inclusion, and spiritual growth. Timestamps 00:00 Life is richer than our categories 00:00:45 Imago Dei 2.0: Celebrating God's image in everyone 00:04:00 Ecclesiastes, mystery, and trusting God 00:05:32 A transgender Christian's faith journey 00:10:57 How life's seasons transformed faith 00:14:38 Finding the courage to live authentically 00:18:47 What "made in the image of God" means today 00:22:31 LGBTQ+, mental health, and God's unconditional love 00:24:10 Finding an LGBTQ-affirming church community 00:26:07 Reflection questions: Seeing God's image in others
In this episode of Point of Convergence, we delve into a contact case that pulls together numerous strands from the lore, perhaps offering clues to the larger narrative about humanity's relationship with NHI, and raising the question: are we talking about aliens, or something closer to neo-humans?
"The assumption of swift trust is really useful."Teams don't always need years to build trust—they need the right conditions to build it quickly. As a Stanford professor and expert in organizational design, Melissa Valentine studies how communication, team structure, and emerging technologies help people collaborate more effectively. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Valentine joins Matt Abrahams to explore how leaders can foster swift trust, adapt communication as teams move from brainstorming to execution, and use storytelling to drive meaningful change. Together, they share practical strategies for building stronger teams and navigating collaboration in an AI-enabled workplace.Key Takeaways:Build trust from the start. High-performing teams assume competence, communicate openly, and address miscommunication quickly.Adapt your communication to the task. Encourage diverse thinking during brainstorming, then align your language as the team moves toward execution.Activity:Practice swift trust. In your next project with a new colleague or team, begin by assuming competence and shared intent. Delegate one meaningful responsibility early, communicate clear expectations, and reflect afterward on how starting from trust influenced the team's collaboration and results.Episode Reference Links:Melissa ValentineMelissa's Book: Flash TeamsEp.241 Team Spirit: How to Make Group Work WorkEp.268 Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:57) - What Makes a Flash Team? (03:01) - Building Swift Trust (04:54) - When Teams Need to Converge (07:17) - Repairing Miscommunication (09:18) - Stories That Drive Change (12:01) - Lessons for Every Team (13:47) - The Final Three Questions (16:41) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors. These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Most Work Platforms Help People Communicate. Some help you organize, but Zoom turns conversations into outcomes. Try Zoom Mate today
Cecilie Steenbuch Traberg joins Stepsero to discuss her co-authored paper, “AI is turning research into a scientific monoculture.” The conversation covers how reliance on the same AI tools drives convergence in language, methods, and questions, plus a productivity paradox, where individual gains in output create more collective work rather than less. It also touches on leadership overconfidence in AI leading to less oversight, and the risk of losing purpose and skill development when the effort behind work is handed to AI. Our Guest: Cecilie Steenbuch Traberg Cecilie Steenbuch Traberg is a Dr in Psychology from University of Cambridge and an assistant professor of digitalisation at copenhagen business school, where she conducts research on the intersection between psychology and technology. References: Cecilie Steenbuch Traberg LinkedIn profile Listen to the next Episode All Podcast Episodes
Convergence of brokers, betting and prediction markets Prediction markets (PMs) have exploded in popularity over the past year, with volumes doubling since the start of May. By some measures, prediction markets are already approaching the scale of online sports betting. Julie Hoover from the Gaming, Lodging & Leisure team joins the podcast to discuss what's driving this growth and categories other than sports which could be the next major opportunities for PMs, Julie also explores key differences between prediction markets and traditional sports betting, including taxation, and market-making dynamics.. She discusses online brokers, which share a significant customer base with prediction markets and could be well positioned to succeed in this growing market as the companies expand their PM offerings. Finally, we examine the risks, which include more than 15 state lawsuits challenging prediction markets. It's likely that the U.S. Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether and which sports event contracts can continue to be offered. "Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2026 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.
What if the stories you've been told about yourself aren't the whole story? In this episode of Perspectives Podcast, Rev. Hannah and licensed marriage and family therapist Sheilah Cameron, LMFT, explore the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4) and what it teaches us about shame, identity, worth, and belonging. Drawing on both Scripture and therapeutic insight, this conversation explores how shame, exclusion, and internalized beliefs affect our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. And how Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman offers a picture of being fully known without being shamed. This is Episode 5 of our five-part series, Taking Care of Mind, Body, and Spirit, featuring the female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego and Sheilah Cameron, Director of New Life Counseling Center. Inspired by John 4:7-19 and 27-29, the episode includes: Why the Samaritan woman’s story continues to resonate today How shame becomes a part of our internal narrative The connection between trauma, belonging, and identity Why compassion is more transformative than judgment Healing through safe relationships and authentic connection Releasing identities built around shame and survival Practicing vulnerability with ourselves, others, and the Sacred Finding a deeper sense of worth beyond labels and expectations What the story in John 4 offers people seeking healing today Reflection Questions: What labels have you carried for so long that you've mistaken them for your identity? Are you spending more energy protecting your reputation than nurturing your identity? What would change if you truly believed you are fully known and fully loved? Continue the Conversation Whether you identify as Christian, progressive Christian, spiritual but not religious, are deconstructing faith, or are simply curious about spirituality and mental health, we'd love to continue the conversation. Convergence discussion group (Sundays at 12 PM) Join our online Patreon community Please note: This conversation is intended for reflection and encouragement and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're struggling with your mental health, consider reaching out to a licensed mental health professional or a trusted support person, such as the New Life Counseling Center, a mental health ministry of First United Methodist Church of San Diego. Timestamps 00:00 What Happens When Someone Truly Sees You? 01:21 The Samaritan Woman at the Well (John 4) 04:01 Jesus Crosses Boundaries with Compassion 05:37 Identity, Belonging, and Mental Health 10:20 Trauma, Shame, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves 17:55 Healing Through Safe Relationships 19:17 Leaving the Water Jar: A New Story Emerges 20:36 What Healing and Integration Look Like 22:01 Personal Stories of Identity and Belonging 25:03 Questions for Reflection
The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – The answer is not American boots on the ground. The answer is already inside Iran. Kurdish, Baluchi, Azeri, Ahwazi Arab, and organized opposition forces have been resisting for years. They need support, recognition, and coordination, not occupation. The world should also stop pretending that a regime built on executions, repression, and...
The National Security Hour with LTC Sargis Sangari – The answer is not American boots on the ground. The answer is already inside Iran. Kurdish, Baluchi, Azeri, Ahwazi Arab, and organized opposition forces have been resisting for years. They need support, recognition, and coordination, not occupation. The world should also stop pretending that a regime built on executions, repression, and...
The Last Trade: Jackson, Michael, and Brian break down Vanguard's surprise listing for a head of digital assets and what TradFi's reluctant capitulation really signals. They dig into Bitcoin's 50% retrace into the $60Ks, why momentum (not Saylor) is driving price, and Bill Miller's case for intrinsic value. They close on the culture downstream of debasement: the socialist moment, a gambling epidemic, and Apple's overnight price hikes.---
How are global economic transformations shifting commercial real estate portfolios? In this mid-year outlook episode, host Michael Bull is joined by PwC's Global Real Estate Deals Leader, Tim Bodner, to dissect emerging sector trends, real asset convergence, and the operational impact of technology. Moving past short-term speculation, Tim reveals a market where traditional real estate sectors and infrastructure assets are converging at an unprecedented pace. With the industry adapting to a structurally permanent "higher for longer" interest rate environment, capital discipline has returned, forcing market participants to focus heavily on driving true operational efficiency. From the reshoring tailwinds of manufacturing to the evolution of a comprehensive "living theme," this conversation delivers critical, forward-looking data points for institutional and private investors alike. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The PwC Mid-Year Forecast: A high-level assessment of the global deals market and sector sentiment. The Office Quality Spectrum: Navigating the supply crunch of high-quality space and the economic rationale behind repurposing obsolete Class C stock into residential, hospitality, or data center spaces. The Retail Resurgence: Analyzing the strong comeback of retail, specifically evidenced by high-profile public-to-private transactions in the grocery-anchored space. Industrial & The Manufacturing Boom: How onshore supply chain shifts and automated factories are acting as continuous tailwinds for the industrial sector. The Broad "Living Theme": Shifting the investment lens from pure multifamily to a holistic approach encompassing under-supplied senior housing, student housing, and affordable residential options. AI's Real Impact on Operations: Cutting through job-market anxiety to look at how artificial intelligence is transforming real estate operating models, from automated leasing to fan and tenant experiences. Interest Rate Adaptation: Why current range-bound rates are historically normal and how the lack of a low-money "spigot" is creating healthier corporate platform strategies. Whether you are looking to deploy private capital into emerging real assets, evaluating healthcare or medical office adjacencies, or structuring a portfolio for structural transformation, this episode provides the strategic intel required to navigate the road ahead. Connect with Tim Bodner: https://www.pwc.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbodner/ https://twitter.com/timbodner Resources: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/intelligent-enterprise.html Connect with Michael Bull & The Show: Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/ For more commercial real estate market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. America's Commercial Real Estate Show is brought to you by our proud sponsors. TCN Worldwide: Commercial real estate property management, leasing, and sales solutions across the US and globally. Learn more: https://www.tcnworldwide.com Build Out: The ultimate product suite for commercial real estate brokerage firms looking to streamline their business. Learn more: https://www.buildout.com Bull Realty: Regional commercial real estate brokerage services headquartered in Atlanta, delivering market intel and strategies. Learn more: https://www.bullrealty.com Commercial Agent Success Strategies: Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/
Welcome back to the edge of the empire. In Episode 2.42, the grand illusion of the "Long War" officially crashes into a 69-hour line for gasoline.The balkanization of the Russian Federation is no longer theoretical; it is happening at the local pumps. We track the total collapse of the fuel supply, where acid-laced Euro-3 sludge is melting the paint off civilian cars, and Kuban Cossacks are physically blockading Crimeans from buying gas. Meanwhile, the military Vranyo reaches fatal levels of absurdity: generals are faking the capture of Konstantinovka to get medals, while their surviving stormtroopers are openly fragging their own Military Police in the mud.As Herman Gref and Elvira Nabiullina scream at each other over a suffocating 14.25% interest rate, the state loses its monopoly on violence, reverting to corporate warlordism and releasing thousands of violent criminals back into the civilian population. And looming over all of this is the August 2026 Convergence—the moment the Tsar's teflon cracks and the imperial machine runs completely out of runway.Become our patron: https://www.patreon.com/theeasternborderMerch store + another option for memberships: https://theeasternborder-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow what's going on here in the very border of Eastern Europe: https://bsky.app/profile/theeasternborder.lvDownload all episodes for free on our website; pictures accompanying certain episodes can be found there as well! http://theeasternborder.lv/Car4Ukraine Eastern Border Summer Campaign! https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/summer-sunshine-trucks-2026-eastern-borderSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Blau, Head of Product and CTO at Royal.io, the company behind Drip, joined me to discuss how the platform is helping writers and content creators get paid in stablecoins when AI agents use their work. https://dripstack.xyz/Topics: - Why use Drip for financial market research instead of just asking ChatGPT, Grok, or Gemini? - Integration with Base and Tempo - Michael's time at a16z investing in crypto- AI Agents and the future economyBrought to you by
CERN went dark Sunday. Tomorrow I-D-4 turns 30. Saturday America turns 250. Same date CERN announced the Higgs boson in 2012. Today is also World UFO Day - the real one, founded 2001, built around one demand: open the files. Tonight we connect all of it.
A wave of antisemitic terror swept across Western Europe this spring — and one man appears to have been behind it all. This week, Yonit and Jonathan hear the full, remarkable story as they sit down with Jason Burke, The Guardian's international security correspondent and terrorism expert. He describes how a single Iraqi-Iranian dual national is accused of leveraging both social media and teenage criminals to orchestrate what looked like a series of scattered attacks but was, in fact, a coordinated proxy campaign. And they discuss the broader questions: has the long arm of Iranian terror been constrained at all by US-Israeli military action? Did October 7th represent a strategic break from Iran's usual playbook — or was it a tactical aberration? And as the 50th anniversary of the raid on Entebbe approaches, was that operation a turning point in the long history of global terrorism - and what can be done now to beat back the menace of terror? 00:00 Introduction to Jason Burke and His Work 02:23 Profile of Mohammed Bakr Saad, Al-Sadi 05:13 Al-Sadi's Operations and Recruitment Methods 07:50 The Arrest of Al-Sadi and His Plans in the US 12:42 Impact of Al-Sadi's Arrest on Terror Operations 15:26 October 7th: An Evolution or Aberration in Terrorism? 19:06 The Role of Qatar in Terror Financing 22:55 Countering Terrorism: Challenges and Strategies 26:05 The Significance of the Entebbe Raid 30:03 Convergence of Leftist and Islamist Terrorism 33:01 The Evolution of Terrorism and Its Future
In this episode of Point of Convergence, we do a deep dive into the Betty Andreasson UFO/NHI abduction case. This is one of the most confounding yet perhaps simultaneously revealing cases in the history of ufology, blurring the lines between contact and NDE-like experiences.
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