Podcasts about corridors

The third episode of the Cities and Geopolitics series explores the spatial and operational logics of circulation, examining how the movement of goods, capital, data, and people is organised, accelerated, and contested across urban and regional space. Our guests discuss how circulation has become a central terrain of geopolitical strategy, focusing on a range of infrastructures, from economic corridors and port expansions to special economic zones, rail networks, and digital logistics platforms. The episode highlights how circulatory systems are not only designed to facilitate flows, but also to direct, channel, and control them, reconfiguring territories, reshaping urban hierarchies, and producing new forms of inclusion and exclusion. The conversation traces how the control of corridors and logistical infrastructures materialises geopolitical ambitions in highly uneven ways, often generating fragmentation, dispossession, and environmental transformation along their routes. Cities emerge here not simply as nodes within global networks, but as sites where the frictions of circulation are negotiated, where congestion, labour struggles, infrastructural bottlenecks, and regulatory regimes reveal the limits and contradictions of seamless flow. At the same time, the episode attends to the lived and situated dimensions of logistics, showing how everyday practices rework infrastructural spaces. This episode invites listeners to rethink geopolitics through the lens of movement and mobility, highlighting how the governance of flows has become central to the organisation of global power, and how urban space is continuously remade through the infrastructures, and frictions of circulation.

The ability to double grid capacity is here today, ready to work in existing transmission corridors. Get grounded in advanced reconductoring options in this episode with Zach Zimmerman from the AMP Coalition and Theodore Paradise, Chief Policy and Grid Strategy Office at CTC Global. They explain how advanced conductors can move more energy using existing poles and corridors or boost capacity of new projects. Utilities and grid operators can reduce grid expansion timelines, lower costs compared with new transmission builds, and even improve affordability. Listen in to this "technology whose time has come." 

En visite au Kenya du 10 au 12 mai, le président français Emmanuel Macron a salué la signature d'un engagement du géant français du fret CMA CGM avec le port de Mombasa. Situé sur la côte sud du pays, ce port restera géré par le gouvernement kényan. Le projet vise à l'agrandir et à le moderniser. Mais au-delà du Kenya, c'est l'Afrique tout entière qui construit et développe ses accès à la mer. L'analyse de l'expert maritime, Hervé Deiss, fondateur de la revue Ports et Corridors À lire aussiL'avenir de l'Afrique se jouera sur ses ports

Sinan Ciddi compares Eurasian trade corridors, noting that the U.S.-backed IMEC currently holds an advantage. He identifies Turkey's infrastructure deficits and economic instability as major hurdles for its ambitious regional transport and finance projects. (11/16)1930

(Overnight Music) The Corridors Where Thoughts Fall Asleep Sleep Hypnosis Jason Newland 11th May 2026 by Jason Newland

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(Short Music) The Corridors Where Thoughts Fall Asleep Sleep Hypnosis Jason Newland 11th May 2026 by Jason Newland

(Overnight Voice Only) The Corridors Where Thoughts Fall Asleep Sleep Hypnosis Jason Newland 11th May 2026 by Jason Newland

(Short Voice Only) The Corridors Where Thoughts Fall Asleep Sleep Hypnosis Jason Newland 11th May 2026 by Jason Newland

(Long Music) The Corridors Where Thoughts Fall Asleep Sleep Hypnosis Jason Newland 11th May 2026 by Jason Newland

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With the U.S., Europe, Japan, and China all moving quickly to secure new supplies of African critical minerals, more attention is now shifting to the strategic supply chains that will get those resources from mine to port to market. The U.S. and Europe have invested billions to refurbish the Lobito Corridor that stretches from the DRC and Angola all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The Chinese have committed nearly two billion dollars to upgrade the aging TAZARA railway that links Zambia to the Indian Ocean port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Paul Nantulya, a research associate at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies in Washington, joins Eric & Géraud to discuss how Japan is placing its bet on the Nacala Corridor — a much lower profile, yet potentially far more important route that links Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. Topics Covered in This Episode Major powers competing for Africa's trade corridors The strategic importance of the Nacala Corridor China's role in African infrastructure and logistics Japan's approach to supply chain diversification Critical minerals and the race up the value chain The Lobito and TAZARA corridors explained Show Notes: The Africa Center for Strategic Studies: Reciprocal and Resilient Mineral Supply Chains: Lessons from the Nacala Corridor by Paul Nantulya Join the Discussion: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander | @christiangeraud Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social Follow CGSP in French and Spanish:  French: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Spanish: www.chinalasamericas.com | @ChinaAmericas Join us on Patreon! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Conversations on Groong - April 25, 2026In this episode of the Groong podcast, we speak with Dr. Dmitry Suslov about the shifting geopolitical landscape across the Iran war, the Ukraine conflict, and the South Caucasus. We examine the fragile state of the Iran war and its impact on global trade and regional escalation, Russia's strategic positioning, and the potential for a broader conflict involving Azerbaijan and Turkey. The discussion then turns to the Ukraine war, focusing on attrition, Europe's growing militarization, and the prospects for a long-term Russia–Europe confrontation. Finally, we explore Russia's policy in the South Caucasus, including Armenia's political trajectory, tensions following Pashinyan's Moscow visit, and the broader balance of power shaping Armenia's future.Topics:Iran war dynamics and Russia's roleUkraine war and Europe's militarizationArmenia's pivot and Russia's responseRegional power balanceGuestDr. Dmitry SuslovHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 534 | Recorded: April 24, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/534VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kjUQN8LVuFk#Russia #IranWar #UkraineWar #SouthCaucasus #Armenia #TRIPP #Geopolitics #EurasiaSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Wildlife corridors are one of the most important, and misunderstood, current initiatives in wildlife conservation.  From elk hunting in the Rockies to White-tailed movement in the Northeast, these migration routes and habitat connections directly influence herd health, hunting opportunity, and long-term wildlife management. With over 30 years of expertise in wildlife conservation and management as well as authoring Secretarial Order: 3362, Casey Stemler unpacks the corridors issues and brings the policy into sharp focus.   This conversation breaks down how big game species like elk, mule deer, and pronghorn rely on seasonal movement across the landscape, and why fragmentation from roads, development, and fencing is becoming a growing threat. You'll also hear how wildlife crossings, including overpasses and underpasses, play a critical role in reducing vehicle collisions while keeping migration routes intact.   Habitat connectivity is just as important for Eastern hunters as it is for those out West. White-tailed deer movement, bear travel corridors, and even small game and waterfowl habitat all depend on access between seasonal ranges. The discussion also highlights how conservation easements, private land partnerships, and state-level policy are shaping the future of hunting access and habitat quality.   There's a direct line between these policies and what you see in the field, from healthier herds to fewer lost animals on highways. Understanding how corridors and crossings work gives hunters and anglers a clearer picture of how conservation decisions today impact opportunity tomorrow.   Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, and conservation policy conversations.   Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jason explains why corridors and level one should usually be treated differently in a Takt plan instead of being lumped into the same rhythm as the rest of the floor. He shares why these areas take more abuse from traffic, often need a strategic "start-gap-finish" approach, and are better handled as exit zones or final zones so the rest of the work can stay clear, leveled, and flowing. The goal is not just protecting finishes, but also sending the right visual signal to the team that the floor is truly progressing in an organized way. What you'll learn in this episode: Why corridors often need to be treated as separate exit zones in a phase. Why level one is usually better handled differently because of traffic and wear. How a start-gap-finish sequence can protect rhythm while still allowing progress. Why getting corridors to drywall, tape, bed, finish, and prime can create the right mental signal. How strategic comeback work is better than an unplanned, irresponsible return later. Are you planning your corridors and level one to truly support flow or just hoping they survive the traffic?   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

Jon Ralston talks about his book, Games Changer: How Harry Reid Remade the Rules and Showed Democrats How to Fight. We discuss Reid's upbringing into poverty in small town Nevada, his rise in politics, relationship with the casino industry, connection with Howard Hughes, investigations of him by the FBI, his rebuilding of the Nevada Democratic party, and the evolution of his political views, including on the filibuster and "nuclear option." Ralston is Founder and CEO of Nevada Independent and regular commentator on MS-NOW. He is recognized as the leading authority on Nevada politics.

Today I am honored to speak with veteran journalist Victoria Law.  She is the author of such books as Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Women, Prison By Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms (co-authored with Maya Schenwar), and “Prisons Make Us Safer” and 20 Other Myths about Mass Incarceration. Today we talk about her new book, Corridors of Contagion: How the Pandemic Exposed the Cruelties of Incarceration.In this devastating study, Law shows how instead of focusing on care during the outbreak of COVID, prisons took the pandemic as an opportunity to amplify their inhumanity: we learn how things like solitary confinement and strip searches only intensified their worse aspects, and how extractive communications systems preyed on those hungry for news from loved ones. Law also tells of the personal stories she was able to track that give a human dimension to the statistics of the pandemic, and also remarkable stories of self-sacrifice and solidarity, as prisoners gave each other the care and support so badly needed. We end by learning about organizations that are at the forefront of fighting for decarceration and restructuring of parole boards, and other actions to fight against the inhumane and cruel practices of the prison industrial complex. Victoria Law is a freelance journalist and author who has written about incarceration, particularly women's incarceration, for nearly two decades. Her books include Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Women, Prison By Any Other Name: The Harmful Consequences of Popular Reforms (co-authored with Maya Schenwar), and “Prisons Make Us Safer” and 20 Other Myths about Mass Incarceration. Her latest book, Corridors of Contagion: How the Pandemic Exposed the Cruelties of Incarceration, is sadly still relevant. You can find her work at victorialaw.netOrganizations mentioned in our conversation:Release Aging People in Prison: https://rappcampaign.com/California Coalition for Women Prisoners: https://womenprisoners.org/Californians United for a Responsible Budget:https://curbprisonspending.org/Participatory Defense: https://www.participatorydefense.org/hubsArticle on Participatory Defense NOLA:https://progressive.org/magazine/whose-justice-system-is-it-anyway-law/Survived & Punished, a national network which works with criminalized abuse survivors:https://survivedandpunished.org/  

Reading of the Red Guild book of the Graduates of Intentional Creativity-since 2014 we have been signing this book at in person gatherings, this is at Wild Water Creek. Graduation as a Curate - being blessed by a red stole embroidered by Naa Kwarley and given to me by Liz. This is at Stardust Ranch. The ring of roses is the circle the graduates stepped into….including me.On the Cusp of Equinox: A Turning of the Lineage“You will be bathed in stardust” Carmen Baraka to Caron McCloudWe are on the cusp of the equinox and the new Spring moon.The cherry trees are blooming, and a fine yellow dust from the oak trees settles over everything—including me, if I sit here long enough.I've just come back from a swim. I'm sitting in the sun. And as usual, my thoughts turn to you. Yes, you.The Love That Chose Another PathI didn't get to have children.After many miscarriages, I found myself holding so much love—so much desire to nurture—and nowhere traditional to place it.I had been so deeply loved, so well nurtured, that consciously or unconsciously, I chose to channel that love into community.But I didn't want something temporary. I wanted something enduring. Not people who came and went—but people who might stay for a lifetime. Or maybe even longer.Our Elder Carmen Baraka used to say, at the most meaningful gatherings:“Maybe we agreed to meet here.”I've always loved that idea. This idea weaves into the ancient knowing of the red thread—that we are already connected, already called. That each of us carries a piece, and that we are here to witness one another's stories.Today, I invite you to witness mine. A personal and professional graduation.I recently got to Graduate with the last graduating class for Color of Woman (as it now exists). I graduated with 80 women (who will be acknowledged during the Equinox Ceremony. I am officially now carrying my title as Curate with many other women.Becoming the MatriarchThis is the evolution of a sacred feminine entrepreneur into a matriarch.I'm a few months away from turning 56. I still don't have children of my own, and my relationship to community is changing.But something else has settled in. A wisdom. An elemental wisdom.It feels both deeply sacred and completely essential—so basic, and yet strangely elusive. Completing a CycleI've just completed a body of work that began in my early twenties with Color of Woman—a journal filled with the images that awakened me. That became 25 years of art galleries and eventually the Intentional Creativity Teacher Training.In the coloring book, the first images are where I came into myself.Where I said yes to my sacred work.That cycle is completing.What a joy.What a challenge.What a gift.Because the truth is—I am an artist.A poet.A ritualist.I am not a COO.I am not a president.I don't even resonate with the word “founder.”I am a Lineage-Keeper.The Teachings Are SimpleWhat I carry is both from this lifetime and from the ancestors.And what I teach is incredibly simple:Make what you make with love.Place your intention into it.When you bring your focus to what you are creating, it changes—and so do you.Everything is frequency. When you attune your frequency, your world shifts.This language is my mother tongue. And when women hear it, they remember:“Oh yes… I know this.”It is easy to understand. It takes practice to live.What Was Taken—and What ReturnsThere was a time when this knowing was not lost.But over thousands of years, systems of domination stripped women of their innate knowing. We need to restore that knowing from within our stardust bones. This is the Pathway of 9 Promises that I teach.* Shaping who we are and who we are becoming: Identity and Living from Source* Knowing what we wish to speak from Intelligence: Access to Voice and Speaking* Being connected with how we fee our sensuality: Bodily sovereignty and Health* Trust in our own thoughts and Intelligence - Curating our Consciousness* To define our Spirituality - Aligning with our Soul and Higher Self * To gain access to Prosperity - Activating Manifestation in the ways of women* Unbridled Free Self-Expression - Catalyze Liberation * Living Your Calling: Co-creating Vision and Designing your Life * Authority: Claiming a Self Initiation Ceremony to mark moving from where you have been to where you are going nowWe were taught to live from the mind, disconnected from the body.To distrust our intuition. To believe our Souls could be owned.None of this is true.Your soul cannot be brokered.Your body cannot be owned.Your voice cannot be taken—only suppressed.As we are seeing right now how often women's voices are being supressed. The Tension of Modern StructuresAnd yet, here we are. Here I am. Working inside systems that were never designed for us.For the past decade, I have done my best to participate in business without becoming extractive. I've sat in meetings, studied numbers, navigated software, and built systems and managed teams and navigated taxes and oh so many things that were not in my wheel house. And what I've found is this:It is incredibly complex. And it is not where I come alive. (and I am not good at it)What brings me alive is teaching.Circle.Ritual.Art.Poetry.Inviting transformation.That is where I belong. In circle with my teachings.A Necessary SimplificationSo I am making a change.Not because I am stepping away—but because I am stepping in.I am simplifying everything.What is emerging is called:Stardust LineageA distilled expression of everything I've learned and taught.Rooted in my book, Stardust Bones, this work will guide the next 3–5 years of my life and teaching.What Comes NextThis work will continue to be accessible - yet centered within the one thing that I am here to teach for this next cycle. Stardust Lineage www.stardustlineage.com Enrollment is open now * Complimentary offerings for all * Ceremonies for all in the Cura Council * Affordable entry points to experience the work* Immersive weekend experiences around the world* A 9-month mentorship called Stardust Initiation - enrollment is open now* A new form of licensing the work so you can teach it if you are a healer or a coach - not traditional Certification like I have been doing. This work is meant to live through you.To be taught in your own voice. Shared in your own way. Carried into your own communities.Because the teachings themselves are simple, essential, and universal. This is a Rites of Passage I believe all women can benefit from at least once in her life.A Living LineageThere are nine core promises within this work—each one is a direct reclamation of what was once suppressed.And what I realized when I taught it the first time (in a different template) was this: These promises are not new.They are the exact places where women have been silenced—and are now being restored.An Invitation and a ReleaseSome of you will walk forward with me into this next chapter. And some of you will feel complete with the time we shared. Both are right.I release any threads that are ready to be released—with deep gratitude. There is no need to stay if it is not aligned. You will feel the resonance if it is.A Love That RemainsThis love I feel for you—It is real. It is the truest thing I know.It is my mother tongue.And as I find my way forward—more sovereign, yet still deeply connected—I carry you with me.Those beside me.Those behind me.Those ahead of me, calling me forward.I Am Not Stepping OutI am stepping in. And some of you will step in with me. I will see you on the path.Shiloh Sophia ”And the point is, you have to design a point for yourself” Caron McCloud“We are all cooling sacks of stars” Sue Hoya Sellars“When you can hear the stories of the past, the information of the future and the power of the now, understanding that all aspects are in play at all times, this juxtaposition of realities triggers Omni Presence in a way that can be understood. Everything actually isn't always fleeting, not if you see it as all aspects in play simultaneously. When we can truly understand the depth and breadth, then we can understand that everything that has been and will be, the knowledge of all time, is already within us. We must move through the Corridors - the portals of our timeless mind, body, spirit, the realm of the oneness of creator, of source, the realms of all possibilities. Native peoples, indigenous peoples have an understanding of quantum physics and quantum mechanics but just have different language for it. There is no end to the circle, it is actually the everything and the closely concurring nothingness. That place where time and space are moving through you, and you are the observer and the recipient of cosmic favor. Where is the jurisdiction of truth? It's in the unfolding of the layers of our existence.” Carmen Baraka "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any” Alice Walker Get full access to Tea with the Muse at teawiththemuse.substack.com/subscribe

We're bracing for wild swings in the weather today with the possibility of tornadoes between 3 and 9 p.m. today. And we take a deep dive into Pennsylvania’s wildlife crossings and corridors: State lawmakers were briefed on the subject during a recent state budget hearing in Harrisburg. Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said DCNR will soon be bringing together several state agencies including PennDOT with the goal of making state roadways safer for both wildlife and drivers alike. Joining WITF’s Karen Hendricks in conversation today is Stephanie Wein of the nonprofit advocacy group PennEnvironment which has long studied wildlife crossings and corridors, along with habitat fragmentation. And one more related story to put on your radar: We are in a special window of time when thousands of snow geese touch down every year at a Lebanon County reservoir.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens to a country's energy system when war reaches its offshore gas fields?In this episode of Energy Vista, Leslie Palti-Guzman sits down with Dr. Amit Mor, CEO of EcoEnergy and Senior Lecturer at Reichman University, to examine how Israel's energy system is operating under wartime, the implications for Jordan and Egypt's electricity systems, and the broader risks to global energy markets as tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz.They also discuss how energy infrastructure, maritime chokepoints, and geopolitical rivalries are increasingly intertwined in today's energy landscape.The episode highlights a core theme of Energy Vista: energy security is national security.Key topics discussed• How Israel maintains electricity supply despite the shutdown of major gas platforms• Israel's regional gas integration with Jordan and Egypt• The geopolitical implications of attacks on energy infrastructure • Iran's weaponization of the Strait of Hormuz

16. Guest: Gregory Copley Headline:Russia and China's Strategic Stakes in the Iran Conflict Summary: The conversation examines how the war impacts Russia's trade corridors and China's primary oil supplies. Copley argues that U.S. air dominance serves as a profound warning to the leadership in Beijing. (17)1963 MOHAMMED REZA PAHLEVI SHAH

Author Hillary Rosner talks to the Sun's Kevin Simpson about her new book "Roam" and the issue of wildlife corridors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson speaks to Yondela Nqadala, a conservationist at Happy by Nature, about building Ecological Corridors in your garden and why it’s so important to make sure your garden isn’t a place where species come to die. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human progress may be beneficial to human society, but it is usually achieved at the cost of the lives of other species. Corinna Bellizzi explores how we interrupt the movement and migration of wild animals with Hillary Rosner, a science journalist, editor, and author. Together, they discuss how human-made fences and borders, the privatization of land, and the displacement of indigenous stewardship hinder countless animals from moving freely from one place to another, leading to their dwindling population. Hillary also explains what it takes to create large-scale solutions to solve this ecological problem, and why it all starts with shifting our consciousness to see the world from an animal's perspective. Blog Page for this episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-right-to-roam-wildlife-corridors-public-lands-ecological-regeneration-with-hillary-rosner/ About Guest: Hillary Rosner is a science journalist, editor, and author whose stories about the conservation, biodiversity, and other environmental topics have appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, Wired, The Atlantic, High Country News, Audubon, bioGraphic, and dozens of other publications. She is assistant director of the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her book Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World was published in 2025 by Patagonia. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillaryrosner/ Guest Website: https://hillaryr.net Additional Resources Mentioned: Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by Hillary Rosner Show Notes: [01:58] Why Hillary Focuses On Animal Migration Instead Of Extinction [06:18] How To Make Borders And Fences More Animal-Friendly [09:48] How Modern Development Impacts Wildlife Migration [14:56] Finding Hope In Public Lands And National Parks [26:56] How Privatization And Human Progress Hinder Wildlife Movement [32:48] Various Movements To Keep An Eye On [41:27] Bringing Species To Spaces They Do Not Belong [48:13] Are Indigenous People The Best Stewards Of The Land? [53:10] Let Animals Move Freely In Your Land [56:56] Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lots more to chat about in this episode. Furniture then and now. Trains with no corridors. Getting old. Experience of life. Deliberate mistake. YouTube shorts videos. Please, join me this Sunday.

For NSP 73 we spoke with Victoria Law about mass incarceration, COVID-19 in prisons, counterproductive reform, abolition, and more. Victoria Law is a journalist and author who writes about incarceration, resistance and gender. Her most recent book is Corridors of Contagion: How the Pandemic Exposed the Cruelties of Incarceration. Links: https://victorialaw.net https://truthout.org/authors/victoria-law https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2447-corridors-of-contagion https://bsky.app/profile/victorialaw.bsky.social Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:11:17 Political and Politicized Prisoners 00:14:06 Reforming Treatment of Prisoners 00:25:53 Kalief Browder and Rikers Island 00:41:55 Clemency 00:49:51 Corridors of Contagion 00:59:59 American Carceral Mythos 01:09:47 Looking Forward 01:22:19 The Goal of Abolitionism 01:27:22 Lighting Round and Outro Thanks for listening! Please like, comment, subscribe, and share! --- If you'd like to see more anarchist and anti-authoritarian interviews, please consider supporting this project financially by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/nonserviammedia Follow Non Serviam Media Collective on: Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/nonserviammedia.bsky.social Mastodon https://kolektiva.social/@nonserviammedia As well as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Connect with Lucy Steigerwald via: https://bsky.app/profile/lucystag.bsky.social https://mastodon.social/@LucyStag https://lucysteigerwald.substack.com/

Osa Conservation Executive Director and Director of the Conservation Campus join us to share the wonder of the biological diversity in Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, host Anish Banerjee is joined by Divya Banerjee, founder of Uttarayan Wildlife, for a deeply grounded conversation on elephants, people, and landscapes in eastern India. Drawing on years of frontline conservation experience, Divya shares how elephant conservation in human-dominated regions is inseparable from social justice, livelihoods, and long-term ecosystem recovery.The episode focuses on Asiatic elephants and the rapidly disappearing elephant corridors of southern West Bengal. These corridors once enabled seasonal movement between forests across Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bengal, but today they are heavily fragmented by deforestation, monocropping, and infrastructure expansion. As these wildlife corridors collapse, conflict escalates, placing immense pressure on both elephants and marginal farming communities. Divya explains why elephant corridor conservation is not simply about protecting space, but about restoring ecological functionality across entire landscapes.A major theme of the conversation is ecosystem degradation and its cascading effects. Loss of forest cover, depletion of topsoil, water scarcity, and chemical-intensive agriculture have transformed once-diverse habitats into arid, unproductive land. Divya outlines how ecosystem restoration begins from the ground up, starting with soil regeneration, water retention, and the reintroduction of native plant species. These efforts are critical not only for Asiatic Elephant conservation but also for rebuilding biodiversity and ecological resilience.The episode offers a rare, practical look at community-based conservation in action. Divya describes how local farmers are central to every stage of the work, from nursery management and plantation maintenance to alternative livelihoods such as vermicomposting and beekeeping. These initiatives strengthen local economies while supporting biodiversity conservation and biodiversity management, demonstrating that wildlife conservation is most effective when communities are genuine partners rather than passive stakeholders.This conversation highlights the realities of conserving elephants outside protected areas, the challenges of restoring wildlife corridors in working landscapes, and the long-term commitment required to reverse ecosystem degradation. It is essential listening for anyone interested in elephant conservation, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and people-centred approaches to conservation in India.#elephants #elephantcorridor #elephantcorridorconservation #elephantconservation #Asiaticelephants #asiaticelephantconservation #wildlifecorridor #wildlifeconservation #biodiversityconservation #biodiversitymanagement #biodiversity #ecosystemdegradation #ecosystemrestoration #communitybasedconservation Get full access to The Think Wildlife Podcast at anishbanerjee.substack.com/subscribe

Construire des écosystèmes économiques durables, développer les industries, les transports et les opportunités d'emploi tout en misant sur la collaboration entre les pays : les projets de corridors intégrés fleurissent sur le continent. Bâtis autour d'axes de circulation, ce sont bien plus que de simples infrastructures destinées à exporter des matières premières, mais plutôt la promesse d'un développement économique qui profite au plus grand nombre.  De notre envoyée spéciale à Luanda, L'autoroute Abidjan-Lagos, qui doit relier sur plus de 1 000 kilomètres cinq mégapoles d'Afrique de l'Ouest, est un exemple des grands projets de corridors qui se multiplient sur le continent. Ces grands travaux ont pour but de stimuler le développement économique et industriel, ainsi que le commerce entre les pays. Pour Amine Idriss Adoum, directeur en charge des infrastructures à l'agence de développement de l'Union africaine, cela représente un changement de paradigme : « Aujourd'hui, si vous regardez le commerce transfrontalier ou le commerce intra-africain, c'est à peu près 15 %, ce qui est extrêmement bas par rapport au reste du monde. Pendant longtemps, nous avons fait l'erreur de croire que les projets de transport doivent servir uniquement pour exporter. Nous sommes en train de montrer que la mobilité a un véritable impact économique. » La mobilité pour encourager l'intégration nationale, une ambition qui nécessite de la part des pays concernés de gros efforts d'harmonisation des politiques et de gouvernance. C'est même « le principal défi » pour Pedro Pinto, PDG de Dominio Capital, une entreprise liée à la logistique du secteur pétrolier : « La plupart de ces investisseurs craignent que la situation d'un pays donné ne change radicalement d'ici trois, quatre ou cinq ans. » Le corridor de Lobito, un modèle Avec des objectifs économiques et sociaux multiples, les corridors intégrés sont des projets très ambitieux, qui appellent des investissements massifs. Cette dimension supplémentaire demande le soutien des investisseurs et partenaires. « Ce sont des projets d'éducation, de santé, qui sont plus complexes que faire purement des infrastructures, estime Sergio Oliete, en charge des transports à la Commission européenne. Si on veut faire bien les projets, ils sont plus complexes et plus coûteux. »  Déjà bien avancé, le corridor de Lobito, qui doit permettre de relier les régions minières de la Zambie et de la RDC à la façade atlantique de l'Angola, est souvent érigé en modèle de ces nouveaux corridors intégrés. Le long de la ligne ferroviaire sont prévus la création de zones économiques spéciales, l'extension de la couverture du réseau mobile ou encore le développement du secteur agricole. À lire aussiAngola: les États-Unis accordent un prêt pour moderniser le tronçon angolais du corridor de Lobito

From Central Asia's emerging transport corridors to Iran's sanctions and water stress, this episode of the International Risk Podcast explores how political risk, geopolitics, and climate change are reshaping the global trade map - revealing why supply chain durability is no longer just an economic question, but a strategic one for governments and companies alike.Sophia Nina B-A has lived and worked for over a decade in Central Asia and Afghanistan, conducting geopolitical risk analysis and strategic advisory services in both the public and private sectors. Her particular area of focus is on transport infrastructure, particularly railways. She currently works as a freelance journalist and a consultant for the international development sector, with her recent assignment consulting for the IFC based in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.In 2024, she founded Train of Thought, a project that researches, maps and offers strategic analysis on railway development in Iran, Central Asia and Afghanistan. She has published over 30 articles on railways and transport infrastructure with bylines in RUSI, The Diplomat, Le Monde, The BBC, and The Economist. Sophia is a native English speaker and fluent in Uzbeki, Russian, Dari and conversational Tajiki. The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

In this episode El Bandido continues our Deer Foundation series, part of our Whitetail Strategies series, by reviewing a new book, The Total Deer Hunter Manual by Field & Stream. This has been fun to go through as it contains 301 essential skill for any deer hunter. We'll review the skills together and see what we can learn, where we have common ground and where perhaps we may have a different… Source

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates 14.5 million wild vertebrate animals are killed on Oregon’s roadways each year. Data shows it’s difficult to control driver behavior with things like road signs and traffic regulations. A more effective way to mitigate animal fatalities is by redirecting the animals themselves. Wildlife crossings — human-made structures that allow animals to safely pass through habitats near roadways — have been a successful tool in preventing animal-motor fatalities. States like Montana, Colorado and California have over 100 wildlife crossings, while Oregon has only six. Rachel Wheat is a spatial ecologist who serves as the wildlife connectivity coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. She joins us to discuss her work and tactics for improving transportation infrastructure for wildlife in Oregon.

Our reporter Fiachra O'Cionnaith has been trawling through the newly declassified documents.

Hello Interactors,Spain's high-speed trains feels like a totally different trajectory of modernity. America prides itself on being the tech innovator, but nowhere can we blast 180 MPH between city centers with seamless transfers to metros and buses…and no TSA drudgery. But look closer and the familiar comes into view — rising car ownership, rush-hour congestion (except in Valencia!), and growth patterns that echo America. I wanted to follow these parallel tracks back to the nineteenth-century U.S. rail boom and forward to Spain's high-spe ed era. Turns out it's not just about who gets faster rail or faster freeways, but what kind of growth they lock in once they arrive.TRAINS, CITIES, AND CONTRADICTIONSMy wife and I took high-speed rail (HSR) on our recent trip to Spain. My first thought was, “Why can't we have nice things?”They're everywhere.Madrid to Barcelona in two and a half hours. Barcelona to Valencia, Valencia back to Madrid. Later, Porto to Lisbon. Even Portugal is in on it. We glided out of city-center stations, slipped past housing blocks and industrial belts, then settled into the familiar grain of Mediterranean countryside at 300 kilometers an hour. The Wi-Fi (mostly) worked. The seats were comfortable. No annoying TSA.Where HSR did not exist or didn't quite fit our schedule, we filled gaps with EasyJet flights. We did rent a car to seek the 100-foot waves at Nazaré, Portugal, only to be punished by the crawl of Porto's rush-hour traffic in a downpour. Within cities, we took metros, commuter trains, trams, buses, bike share, and walked…a lot.From the perspective of a sustainable transportation advocate, we were treated to the complete “nice things” package: fast trains between cities, frequent rail and bus service inside them, and streets catering to human bodies more than SUVs. What surprised me, though, was the way these nice things coexist with growth patterns that look — in structural terms — uncomfortably familiar.In this video

In the second hour of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards welcomes Brad White, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), for an in-depth discussion on infrastructure challenges and progress. Sponsored by A-1 Gear and Auto, the interview covers work zone safety amid driver distractions like cell phones, with Brad emphasizing the need for patience as "every barrel represents progress" and sharing stories of MDOT workers injured or killed on the job. They delve into the long-standing issue of copper theft from interstate streetlights along I-20, I-55, and I-220 in Jackson's high-crime areas, noting how thieves have repeatedly stripped wiring, leaving dangerous dark stretches. Brad explains MDOT's solutions, including tamper-proof boxes with notifications, partnerships with law enforcement (like Capitol Police), and an ongoing study for advanced designs, potentially including solar options or elevated components, to protect taxpayer investments costing millions in repairs.   The conversation shifts to positive developments, such as record funding from the legislature enabling major projects: widening I-55 from Madison to Gluckstadt with a new Reunion interchange, expansions on Highway 98, I-20 in Warren County, and others like Highway 15 and Lakeland Drive. Brad highlights litter removal efforts, costing millions annually, and promotes MDOT's inmate litter program available to all counties and municipalities. He addresses listener questions on widening Highway 471 in Rankin County (under consideration) and the decline in visible inmate cleanups (due to local partnerships). Throughout, Brad praises legislative support under Governor Reeves, which has infused over $1 billion into capacity projects, reversing decades of underfunding to build safer, more efficient roads for economic growth and public safety. The segment underscores MDOT's role in Mississippi's future, blending critiques of societal issues like littering with optimism about ongoing transformations.  

Jeremy Au and Kristie Neo break down how China, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia are forming new economic corridors that reshape trade, capital movement, and technology strategy. They describe how China and the Gulf now work together at a scale that surpasses Gulf–West flows, how the UAE and Saudi Arabia use bold planning to diversify their economies, and why Western reporting still misses the magnitude of this shift. They examine how Chinese overcapacity fuels Middle Eastern mega projects, how sovereign funds on both sides deepen cross investment, and how AI, data centers, and energy abundance position the Gulf as a future compute hub. Kristie also outlines the gap between vision and execution in projects like NEOM, while Jeremy reflects on how these moves echo earlier global cycles. 00:55 Trade flows flipped direction. China Gulf commerce surpassed Gulf West trade in 2024 because Chinese overcapacity met Gulf demand for infrastructure, construction, and technology. 02:18 Media exposure hides the scale of change. Western and Chinese outlets lack global reach in covering Middle East China ties, which keeps the shift underreported. 08:56 UAE applied the Singapore playbook. Pro business policies, low tax systems, and investor friendly rules drew global hedge funds, family offices, and operators to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 14:51 Qatar's World Cup showed the model. Gulf capital combined with Chinese labor and construction speed to complete major stadium projects on compressed timelines. 25:32 Sovereign funds deepened two way flows. Middle Eastern allocators increased exposure to Chinese assets as both sides diversified away from US denominated risk. 40:12 AI infrastructure became a national priority. Gulf governments invested heavily in data centers and chip capacity by pairing cheap energy with large land availability. 54:23 NEOM revealed ambition and friction. The 120 kilometer enclosed city concept captured Saudi Arabia's vision but faced delays that showed how difficult execution can be. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/kristie-neo-accelerating-middle-east Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts #ChinaGulfCorridor #MiddleEastTech #GlobalSouthShift #GeopoliticsAndTech #SovereignWealthFlows #AIEnergyFuture #DubaiSingaporePlaybook #ChinaOvercapacity #EmergingMarketTrends #BRAVEpodcast

Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell's political career has taken her from Raleigh City Council, to the North Carolina Senate, to serving as State Treasurer, and now back to leading the Capital City. Janet reflects on her time in the Senate — including her decision to hold out on the state lottery vote as one of the “Lottery Five,” a group of Democrats who initially opposed the measure — and how that experience shaped her independence and leadership style. She also discusses her vision for Raleigh's future, from sustainable growth and smart financial management to the ambitious effort to attract a Major League Baseball team to the City of Oaks. Plus, Skye and Brian break down an extraordinary week in #ncpol: a sharp Senate press release aimed at House leadership, a school system facing scrutiny, the latest congressional maps lawsuit, how the federal government shutdown is affecting the state, and the political community mourning two recent deaths in North Carolina politics. The Do Politics Better podcast is sponsored by New Frame, the NC Travel Industry Association, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, the NC Pork Council, and the NC Healthcare Association.

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Bonus Episode #55 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan re-enters the fog in Silent Hill f. After thirteen years of waiting, Silent Hill returns with a bold new entry that trades American decay for 1960s rural Japan. In this comprehensive review, we delve into Silent Hill f, exploring how developer NeoBards Entertainment and writer Ryukishi07 have reimagined the legendary horror franchise. From the fog-shrouded streets of Ebisugaoka to the nightmarish Otherworld shrine complex, we examine every aspect of protagonist Hinako Shimizu's harrowing journey through psychological terror, toxic relationships, and unwanted transformation. This episode features an extensive breakdown of the game's stunning soundtrack, composed by Silent Hill veteran Akira Yamaoka alongside Kensuke Inage, Dai, and Xaki. We discuss how Yamaoka infuses his signature industrial sound with Japanese essence, and how Inage corrupts traditional gagaku court music into something nightmarish. We also cover the game's atmospheric presentation, melee-focused combat system, cultural symbolism, technical performance on PC, and whether this risky departure from series tradition successfully captures what makes Silent Hill special. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff, & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Dizziness Drawn to a Faint Flame from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] A Murmur from Dim Lips from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] Wandering in the Sorrow of Days Gone By -Mayoi Uta- from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] A Night Stained by Phantom Flowers from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] An Alluring Bond Descending into Shadows from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] Gloomy from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025] The Wet Garden, Corridors of Darkness from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025] Yearning Veiled in Crimson Robes from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] Mayoi Uta from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] TSUKIYONOINERIME from Silent Hill f [xaki, 2025] Shichibi no Tasogare from Silent Hill f [dai, 2025] Hougejaku from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025] The Bird's Lament from Silent Hill f [Kensuke Inage, 2025] Native f from Silent Hill f [Akira Yamaoka, 2025] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Welcome to the first episode of Spook-o-pedia! Let's hang out on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod If you join, you'll get merch discounts, ad free episodes, exclusive content, BTS, private group chats, and the opportunity to guest co-host with Investigator Slater! Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + TikTok: @investigatorslater @psychopediapod Step inside the shadowed halls of history's most infamous psychiatric institutions, where the echoes of those once cruelly branded as "inmates" still haunt the corridors long after their bodies have vanished. From the clanging of barred doors to the whispers of those who were silenced by cruel treatments, these facilities were meant to heal — but very often harmed, tortured, and killed instead. In this episode, we explore haunted wards, ghostly sightings, and the horrifying realities behind the stories - including lobotomies, electroshock, human experimentation, restraint, and neglect. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Nick Haddad is a Professor in Integrative Biology at Michigan State University and a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. In addition, Nick is the author of the recently released book The Last Butterflies: A Scientist's Quest to Save a Rare and Vanishing Creature. Through his research, Nick searches for the rarest butterflies in the world and works to understand what factors cause the decline of these butterflies and what we can do to conserve them. Outside of work, Nick has been enjoying renovating his home with his wife who is a historic preservationist. Their home was built in 1840, so they have been tackling a wide variety of projects including updating the plumbing and replacing all of the electrical wiring. Nick received his BS in Biology from Stanford University, and he was awarded his PhD in Ecology from the University of Georgia. Afterwards, Nick conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota. Before joining the faculty at Michigan State, University, Nick served on the faculty at North Carolina State University for about 19 years. In our interview, Nick shares more about his life and science.

On today's show, we're chatting with Dorit, founder of Manzanita, a vintage boutique in University City in West Philly. Dorit is a stylist, and in fact she was recently named Philadelphia Magazine's Best Philly Stylist! We talk about her special styling talents and her unique approach to curation – she feels she can call in the exact right person for each piece she pulls, and I think vintage-lovers you can probably relate! The piece finds you! Plus, her belief in urban storefront corridors and why she became inspired to open a physical community space, making vintage accessible and available to all.  I think you're gonna love it, so  –  let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [3:10] Thrifting a three-piece suit as a pre-teen sparked a love of secondhand [8:04] When she pulls a piece off the rack, she's calling in its perfect customer. [11:31] Dorit believes in urban corridor storefronts as the backbone of community. [19:02] The personal styling work that has become a core component of her business. [36:01] Dorit has a great collection of antique white cotton and lace blouses. EPISODE MENTIONS:  Manzanita @manzanita.philly Jet Rag Ethan Hawke in Reality Bites Fru Wear Melrose Trading Post @gaydarshow Casa Vida Drew Joiner Blakely Thorton Xander Torres - @therealprofessorx LET'S CONNECT: 

Los Angeles' most famous cat changed how the world sees urban wildlife. In this episode, Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation and leader of the #SaveLACougars campaign— joins me to talk about P-22's extraordinary life, humane euthanasia in 2022, and how his story is reshaping conservation far beyond Griffith Park. National Wildlife Federation+1California Fish and WildlifeBeth explains what we learned from P-22's final exam and necropsy, why officials made the call they did, and what it means for aging predators navigating city edges. We also dig into practical tips for safe wildlife encounters here in Ojai; how to avoid “acting like prey,” what to do if you meet a lion on the trail, and why the real risk is usually lower than people think. California Fish and WildlifeUC Davis School of Veterinary MedicineCBS NewsLooking forward, Beth updates us on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101, designed to reconnect the Santa Monica Mountains with critical habitat, reduce roadkill, and restore genetic flow for lions, bobcats, deer, and more. She also tells why corridors like this matter for every community, Ojai included. We talk migration pathways, backyard habitat, and how listeners can help build a landscape where people and predators both thrive. Caltranssmmc.ca.govWhether you loved P-22 for the Hollywood-sign photo or for the conversations he sparked, Beth's perspective is a masterclass in coexistence — and a roadmap for keeping wild neighbors wild. We did not talk about radiometric discoveries about the Great Pyramids, Lake Nile perch populations or the Milwaukee Brewer's surprising success.

In this episode of 'Maximize Your Hunt', host Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses the importance of effective land management and habitat improvement for hunting properties. He emphasizes the design philosophy of fit, form, and function, and the critical role of water management in maintaining healthy landscapes, especially during droughts. John shares personal experiences connecting with nature and the significance of hedgerows in providing wildlife corridors and supporting biodiversity. He offers insights into selecting plants for hedgerows and the long-term planning necessary for sustainable landscapes. Takeaways Having a plan of action is crucial for property management. Fit, form, and function are key design principles. Water management systems are essential for drought resilience. Connecting with nature enhances the hunting experience. Hedgerows serve as vital travel corridors for wildlife. Diversity in plant selection promotes a healthier ecosystem. Long-term planning is necessary for sustainable landscapes. Engaging with your environment can lead to better outcomes. Designing hedgerows requires understanding animal behavior. Patience and time investment yield better property management results.   Social Links https://whitetaillandscapes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/ https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of 'Maximize Your Hunt', host Jon Teater (Whitetail Landscapes) discusses the importance of effective land management and habitat improvement for hunting properties. He emphasizes the design philosophy of fit, form, and function, and the critical role of water management in maintaining healthy landscapes, especially during droughts. John shares personal experiences connecting with nature and the significance of hedgerows in providing wildlife corridors and supporting biodiversity. He offers insights into selecting plants for hedgerows and the long-term planning necessary for sustainable landscapes.TakeawaysHaving a plan of action is crucial for property management.Fit, form, and function are key design principles.Water management systems are essential for drought resilience.Connecting with nature enhances the hunting experience.Hedgerows serve as vital travel corridors for wildlife.Diversity in plant selection promotes a healthier ecosystem.Long-term planning is necessary for sustainable landscapes.Engaging with your environment can lead to better outcomes.Designing hedgerows requires understanding animal behavior.Patience and time investment yield better property management results. Social Linkshttps://whitetaillandscapes.com/https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en

Hamas says it will coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions.USA TODAY Consumer Health Reporter Ken Alltucker takes a look at the millions expected to lose their health insurance in the coming years. Plus, Ken explains why some in the public are confused about whether they're on Medicaid.Victims have been identified in the Friday Montana bar shooting, as authorities search for the suspect.USA TODAY National Correspondent Michael Collins talks about his trip north of the border, and how Canadians are making Old-Fashioneds without Kentucky bourbon amid tariff tensions.Please let us know what you think of this episode by sending a note to podcasts@usatoday.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Israeli military says it's resuming airdrops of aid to Gaza. Humanitarian corridors will also be established. Also: the Indian Supreme Court issues new guidelines to tackle a rise in student suicides.