Podcasts about CWA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 6:12

Good afternoon, I'm _ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 116-points this morning from Friday's close, at 46,897 on turnover of 10.8-billion N-T. The market ended marginally higher last Friday, after key AI related stocks ended mixed on Wall Street overnight. Tainted oil recall's 20% threshold based on 2017 guidelines Health Minister Shih Chung-liang says the decision to order a precautionary (預防性的) recall of processed foods containing at least 20-per cent carcinogen-tainted cooking oil is based on food safety guidelines established in 2017. The statement comes after the Food and Drug Administration expanded its recall order over soybean salad oil produced by Taichung-based Central Union Oil. The oil was found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogen late last week. The expanded recall covers unprocessed oil sold in its original form, such as soybean salad oil and blended oils; and processed foods containing 20-per cent or more of the affected oil. The contaminated batch totals about 1,300 metric tons and was supplied to three companies before entering the downstream food supply chain. CWA warns of extended heat in 2027 as Taiwan develops tiered response plan The Central Weather Administration says Taiwan is likely to experience a warmer-than-normal winter this year due to strong El Nino effects. According to the administration, the extreme heat likely to extend into the spring and summer of next year. Data shows Taiwan experienced its most severe (劇烈) heat between 2020 and 2021, driven by the combination of an unusually strong subtropical high-pressure system, La Nina conditions and regional sea surface temperature changes. Taipei recorded 100 days with temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius in 2020, the highest annual total since records began. EU Wildfires Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in Portugal, Spain and Greece. Spain and Italy have sent reinforcements to Portugal, where a massive blaze has been burning for more than three days. In central Portugal, over 1,200 firefighters are fighting a fire that has burned 12-thousand hectares since Thursday. Meanwhile, in Greece, authorities have warned residents in parts of the country's second largest city of Thessaloniki about toxic smoke from a wildfire that engulfed a recycling plant. A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze. Greece frequently (頻繁地) suffers devastating wildfires during its hot, dry summers. Trump's administration won'**t seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial **Reflecting Pool The Trump administration says it will not seek new bids (投標) to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports. Canada to Choose Sub Contractor Canada is expected today to choose between German and South Korean bids to build a multibillion-dollar fleet (艦隊) of 12 submarines. Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean are competing for the contract to build 12 conventionally (傳統地) powered submarines worth tens of billions of dollars. The widely expected announcement will come just before Carney heads to the NATO summit in Turkey as NATO allies boost defense spending. Carney's government has pledged to meet NATO's higher defense spending targets, committing to spend 5% of Canada's gross domestic product on defense by 2035 after reaching the alliance's previous 2% benchmark this year. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－今年秋季帶你走進世界最美「楓」景~ 美加東五大賞楓勝地，遊船穿梭尼加拉瀑布。可樂旅遊台中出發星宇直飛，日本關西、四國，紅葉秘境x溫泉饗；韓國釜山，紅葉銀杏x國際煙火節。今秋你想感受哪一種「楓」情？限量團位，快搜尋「可樂旅遊」與你分享世界的美好~ https://sofm.pse.is/9avgzy -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

EZ News 07/03/26

The City Club of Cleveland Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 4:03

Tai-ex Opening Financial markets opened with the New Taiwan dollar at 31.92 against the U.S. dollar in the foreign exchange market today. The NT was down 0.01 from the previous close. The currency traded in a range of NT$31.92 to NT$31.93 per U.S. dollar in early trading. Taipei shares also opened lower… The Taiex was down 199.02 points, and the index started the day at 46,545.14 points. Turnover at the opening totaled NT$10.134 billion. 1,300 tonnes of tainted cooking oil products recalled The Food and Drug Administration has recalled around 1,300 tonnes of cooking oil products (大豆沙拉油) after they were found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogenic compound. The F-D-A says the affected soy-based cooking oil was produced by Taichung-based Central Union Oil and supplied to three major local food oil companies. The affected oil was sold to the three companies between April 8 and April 10. The F-D-A says the three companies immediately recalled the products after being notified by Central Union of the anomaly. Central Union has been ordered to suspend (停產) production while authorities review its manufacturing processes (生產流程) to determine the cause of the problem. CWA monitoring Typhoon Bavi Typhoon Bavi is now a moderate typhoon (輕度颱風). It is expected to continue intensifying into a strong typhoon by tonight.. and its likely to impact Taiwan later next week. Independent meterologist Wu De Rong describes Bavi as a large and powerful typhoon typical of an El Niño (聖嬰年) year. Wu said Bavi is expected to move west-northwestward reaching waters southeast of Japan's Ryukyu Islands (琉球群島) by the middle of next week. Iran imposes new tanker routes In interntaional news, Iran's joint military command is warning that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.” Ship passage through the vital waterway is continuing to rebound (持續回升), even after Iran attacked two commercial vessels last week. Karen Chammas reports. Vatican excommunicates traditionalists The Vatican has responded aggressively to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent (同意). The Vatican declared that the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church and it excommunicated (絕罰) its bishops. It also warning its faithful they also could face the harsh sanctions. The Vatican went above and beyond the minimal sanctions foreseen by the church's canon law to respond to the consecrations Wednesday of four new bishops at the society's seminary in Switzerland. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

#449 Grandtheftua si Pantagruel

All Vorbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 82:44

GTA6 începe să-și lase umbra peste gaming și se tot apropie. Timestamps: 0:00 – ALL INTRO și Comentarii de la Voi 14:59 – Paul s-a jucat nițel Resident Evil 4 Remake 22:41 – Ne-am jucat Meccha Chameleon 30:57 – Edgar s-a jucat God of War Ragnarok 45:35 – GTA 6, Marele Furt; 1:02:14 – Sony decimează Bungie; Quantic Dream renunță la angajați; CWA nu apreciează deloc concedierile din gamingul American; Stop Killing Games continuă lupta; 1:12:44 – Steam iar pleacă capul libertarian în fața legilor, smh; ghiduri de jocuri scrise cu AI pe Amazon; Drama în lumea port-urilor de Donkey Kong 64; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/e Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

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Vicki McKenna Show- The Birthright Citizenship Case

The Vicki McKenna Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 107:37

Guests Include: Herritage Foundation's Rachel Sheffield, Center for Immigration Studies Jason Richwine, FAIR's Ira Mehlman, CWA's Penny Nance, Hans Von Spakovsky, Moms for Liberty's Scarlett Johnson

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Morning Briefing — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | Heat Dome Deep-Dive, NWS Lincoln IL, Zmanim & More

Weather With Enthusiasm

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 38:43 Transcription Available

Morning Briefing — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | Heat Dome Deep-Dive, NWS Lincoln IL, Zmanim & MoreWest Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)=== ZMANIM — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (15 Tamuz 5786) ===Hebrew Date: 15 Tamuz 5786 | Parsha: Chukat-BalakAlos HaShachar: 3:25 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:04 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:18 AMLatest Krias Shma: 9:06 AMLatest Tefila: 10:22 AMChatzos: 12:54 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:32 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:30 PM=== TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ===Sunrise: 5:19 AM | Sof Zman Shma: 9:06 AM | Sof Zman Tefila: 10:22 AMChatzos: 12:54 PM | Mincha Gedola: 1:32 PM | Shkiah: 8:30 PM=== WEATHER SUMMARY ===An extreme and historic heat dome grips the Midwest today. A 596 decameter (dam) closed upper-level ridge — one of the strongest ever recorded over this region — is centered over the Ohio Valley, pumping oppressive heat and moisture into Chicago and surrounding areas. Highs in the lower 90s°F with dew points near 80°F are expected, producing heat indices of 105-110°F. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Thursday.=== NWS LINCOLN IL DISCUSSION (Barnes, 5:22 AM CDT) ===596 dam closed contour heat dome over Ohio Valley — historically rare signature. NBM model running 2-4°F too warm; actual highs likely lower 90s rather than mid/upper 90s. Heat index exceeds 105°F through Thursday. SW winds gusting 25 kt.=== NWS CHICAGO LOT DISCUSSION (Ratzer, 2:02 AM CDT) ===H5 ~5960m (~596 dam). Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday. 80°F dew points observed Monday afternoon in southern CWA. Heat index 105-110°F. Lake Michigan water temps: Chicago Shore 66°F, Wilmette 62°F, Chicago Crib 61°F.=== 1995 HEATWAVE COMPARISON ===The 1995 Midwest heat wave remains the benchmark. St. Louis hit a dew point of 83°F on July 14, 1995. Appleton, WI recorded a 90°F dew point — the probable Western Hemisphere record — with a heat index of 153°F. The 1995 wet bulb temperature reached approximately 85°F (29°C). The 500mb ridge in 1995 peaked around 594-596 dam over the Great Plains; today's ridge matches or exceeds that at 596 dam over the Ohio Valley.=== CLOSED CONTOUR HEAT DOME SCIENCE ===A "closed contour" means the 500mb height lines form complete loops — no open pathways for cooler air to enter. Most heat domes do NOT produce closed contours; a closed 596 dam contour is extremely rare and represents an exceptionally locked, stagnant ridge. Not all heat domes are closed contour events.=== CORN BELT MOISTURE SCIENCE ===Corn fields act as natural evapotranspiration engines. A single mature corn plant transpires 50+ gallons of water per growing season. With millions of acres of corn in Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa all in active growth phase, the atmosphere is loaded with moisture from below — supplementing Gulf of Mexico moisture streaming northward. This is why Midwest dew points can spike to 80°F+ even without direct Gulf influence.=== WET BULB / WBGT SCIENCE ===Wet bulb temperature (WB) measures what your body actually feels when sweating. At 92°F air temp with 80°F dew point, the wet bulb approaches 84-85°F — near the physiological survivability limit for even healthy adults with shade and hydration. Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) adds solar radiation load; WBGT >32°C (89.6°F) is considered the military/OSHA "extreme danger" threshold.=== ORTHODOX COMMUNITY FORECASTS ===• St. Louis, MO: Mid-upper 90s, heat index 100-110°F. Extreme Heat Warning through Friday. NWS LSX.• Lakewood, NJ: Low-mid 90s, heat index 98-105°F. NWS PHI.• Borough Park, Brooklyn NY: Upper 80s-low 90s, humid. Heat Advisory. NWS OKX.• Baltimore, MD: Lower 90s, heat index 100-107°F. NWS LWX.• Philadelphia, PA: Lower-mid 90s, heat index 100-108°F. Heat Warning.• Atlantic City, NJ: Upper 80s-low 90s, sea breeze influence moderate.=== ISRAEL & DEAD SEA ===Jerusalem: 40-43°C (104-109°F), typical summer ridge. Low humidity (15-25%). Dead Sea: air temps 40-47°C; water temp ~31°C (88°F). Record at Sedom: 51°C. Mediterranean sea breeze provides relief to coastal Tel Aviv but Jerusalem's inland elevation (~750-800m) retains heat without sea-breeze relief.=== INDIA EXTREME HEAT / WORLD RECORD DEW POINTS ===India's Gangetic Plain and Rajasthan experience dew points of 85-90°F during peak monsoon onset with heat indices routinely above 130°F. The probable world record dew point: 95°F (35°C) at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia on July 8, 2003, with an air temp of 108°F (42°C) — producing a heat index of approximately 172°F.=== NAM vs GFS MODEL ACCURACY ===NAM (North American Mesoscale): Higher resolution (3-km), better at capturing local dew point pooling and mesoscale details. GFS: Global model, coarser, tends to underestimate extreme dew point events in the corn belt. For this event, NAM dew point forecasts of 78-82°F appear more accurate than GFS's 74-76°F projections.=== EPISODE FOOTER ===Morning forecasts air at 7 AM every day on Spreaker. Historical weather deep-dives every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. $5/month supports the show.Tags: weather,zmanim,Chicago,NWS,morning briefing,forecast,Jewish times,West Rogers Park,heat dome,extreme heat,dew point,1995 heatwave,wet bulbBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. 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America 250 Ohio: Building an Innovative Water Economy: State of the Great Lakes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 60:00

The Great Lakes are home to 21% of the world's surface freshwater, and it's not just an environmental asset: it's an economic one. With a $6 trillion regional GDP, the region deeply depends on a flourishing water economy: the full range of economic activity that depends on, relates to, or is generated by water. With issues like emerging contaminants and water scarcity on the rise, there is both an urgent need and an economic opportunity to create solutions that can be deployed in the Great Lakes and adopted around the world.rnrnCleveland Water Alliance (CWA) forges cross-sector partnerships to accelerate these innovations, connecting our region's utilities, universities, government agencies, and manufacturing leaders. From attracting tech creators to building real-world testing environments on the shores of Lake Erie, CWA is doing what Silicon Valley did for computing: turning concentrated expertise and critical need into a world-changing industry.rnrnPresident & CEO Bryan Stubbs was appointed to lead CWA shortly after its inception, growing the organization into a renowned technology catalyst and establishing Ohio as a global destination for water innovation.rnrnJoin us at the 2026 State of the Great Lakes to learn why the most valuable resource of the 21st century is already in our backyard and what it means for the future of our region.

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EZ News 06/25/26

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 5:36

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 296-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 46,339 on turnover of 23.8-billion N-T. The market plunged (暴跌) over 1,000 points on Wednesday after tech stocks suffered heavy losses on Wall Street overnight. FSC closely monitoring growing personal loans amid equity boom The Financial Supervisory Commission says it's closely monitoring expanding personal credit (個人信用貸款) as more and more retail investors (散戶投資人) are opting to borrow money to invest in the local stock market amid the current equity boom. According to the commission's Financial Examination Bureau, it's now conducting regular reviews of the local banking sector and will continue monitoring lending activity. The statements come amid concerns over possible risks caused by retail investors using personal loans to buy stocks, and that once the stock market faces volatility (波動), borrowers could fail to repay their loans, pushing up the number of non-performing loans shouldered by banks. CWA issues heavy rain warnings The Central Weather Administration has issued rain warnings today. Extremely heavy rain or torrential rain (豪雨；暴雨) advisories (警示) are in effect for Kaohsiung, Pingtung and the Hengchun Peninsula. Heavy rain or extremely heavy rain advisories have been issued for the North Coast area, Taipei, New Taipei and Tainan. While a heavy rain advisory is in effect for Keelung, Yunlin both Chiayi city and county, mountainous area of Taitung, Penghu and Matsu. All of the rain warnings are currently in effect through early tomorrow morning. White House asks Congress for USD$87.6B in supplemental spending for Iran War, farm aid, and ebola response The White House has asked Congress for 87.6 billion US dollars in emergency spending, with the bulk of the money earmarked (指定用途) for the war in Iran. Democrats have dismissed (駁回；不予理會) the request, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it an attempt to paper over the damage of what he called a reckless war. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy said the package appeared designed not to pass. The request comes a day after both chambers of Congress voted to rebuke (譴責) US President Donald Trump over the conflict. Mitch Mccann reports from New York. Powerful earthquake rattles Japan A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan's northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country's meteorological agency said. The Japan Meteorological Agency says the quake had a preliminary magnitude (初步規模) of 6.9 and occurred off the eastern coast of Iwate at a depth of about 50 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey also reported a magnitude of 6.9. The rattling (搖晃；震動) occurred in the area where strong earthquakes have repeatedly been reported in recent months. The quake struck Japan's northeastern region during rush hour this morning, and also mildly shook Tokyo. Some bullet trains and other local lines have been suspended for safety checks. Officials say nuclear power plants and facilities and a spent fuel reprocessing plant in Aomori, have not reported any abnormalities (異常) from Thursday's earthquake. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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A Progressive Compact for America

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 103:54

Ralph welcomes political consultant and pollster, Celinda Lake, to outline a ten-point Progressive Contract for America that she and Ralph believe – if adopted by Democratic candidates— will ensure they landslide the Republicans in the midterms. Then, Ben Cohen stops by to fill us in on his “Free Ben & Jerry!” campaign to take back the brand from the conglomerate that no longer retains the social justice values of their original company. Plus, Marine Corp veteran, Matthew Hoh, tells us about the provocative speech he made on Veterans Day entitled “Armistice Day and the Empire.”Celinda Lake is a political strategist and president of Lake Research Partners. She and her firm are known for cutting-edge research on issues including the economy, health care, the environment and education, and have worked for a number of institutions including the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Governor's Association, AFL-CIO, SEIU, CWA, Sierra Club, NARAL, Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood, VoteVets Action Fund, and the Kaiser Family Foundation. Her international work has included work in Liberia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus Ukraine, South Africa, and Central America.I think [a Compact for America] is a really, really, really important idea, and it's absolutely essential to winning…And it should include concrete economic proposals. And it is noticeable that the two people who won governorships in 2025—Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill—both had contracts with their voters.Celinda LakeDemocrats need to lay out ten concrete proposals and run on them. We have the critique of what's going on. We understand what's happening in real people's lives. The third leg of the stool is offering our alternative—and a concrete alternative that people can pass on to their friends and family, that people can hold us accountable for. And the last of the ten proposals in the contract needs to be something about campaign finance reform. We have to get corporate money out of politics, or our system will continue to be rigged against us and rotting from the middle.Celinda LakeBen Cohen is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and longtime anti-war activist. He is a co-founder of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's and a prominent supporter of progressive causes. He is co-founder of Up In Arms, a public education and advocacy campaign pushing for a common-sense approach to military budgeting.What's happened is that the company recently got owned by the Magnum Corporation, and the Magnum Corporation has disbanded that independent board of directors. I mean, it's kind of a crazy, stupid move because it's under that independent board (which has legal authority over the social mission and the quality of the product and the use of the trademark) it's under that independent board that the company has grown and done so well. But they've gotten rid of the independent board.Ben CohenWhen Ben & Jerry's was in the midst of trying to fend off this acquisition, there were some new laws that were passed in Vermont that allowed a consideration of the benefit of the community with regard to a potential sale. And after the sale happened, B Corporation started. And I've talked with the founder of B Corp, and he was saying that one of the inspirations for starting B Corporations was what happened to Ben & Jerry's. So B Corporations are a different legal structure for corporations which requires them to take into account the social benefit to the community and legally makes it easier to resist these efforts to have the company taken over.Ben CohenMatthew Hoh is a disabled Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War and former Afghan War State Department Officer. In 2009, after being appointed to the Foreign Service, Hoh resigned his post in Afghanistan over the Obama administration's escalation of the Afghan War. He is now an analyst and commentator on foreign and military policy issues as a senior fellow with the Eisenhower Media Network. He serves on the advisory boards of many peace organizations, including Veterans for Peace and World Beyond War, and is an associate member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity.The United States recognized Armistice Day as a holiday until after the Second World War. And then in the height of the Cold War in the early 1950s, this idea of a holiday dedicated to peace, a holiday dedicated to the abrogation of warfare, a holiday that exposed just how false the motives for war are—oh that was incredibly troublesome. That was very problematic for the American empire (again, at the height of the Cold War). So there was this campaign to rename Armistice Day to Veterans Day. And this way, it became not a remembrance of the horrors of war, of what war entailed, of who profited from war. But rather a celebration of American veterans, that they have won freedoms, they have protected us from overseas enemies—and utilizing veterans, then, as a tool to crush dissent, to silence opposition.Matthew HohClick here to sign up to get a copy of Matthew Hoh's "Armistice Day and the Empire”News 6/19/26* Our top stories this week are about major local progressive victories. Here in Washington, DC Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George – endorsed by a broad coalition of groups including the Metro DC DSA, the AFL-CIO, the Sierra Club and many more – has triumphed in the Mayoral primary. Lewis George trounced her centrist opponent, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, who was backed both by major local corporate interests, such as the realtor lobby and even the Washington Parking Association, but also Democratic Party power brokers, including two former DNC Chairs. Lewis George, hailed as DC's answer to Zohran Mamdani, won over 50% of the vote in the first round, meaning that while this is DC's first mayoral election under ranked-choice voting, this race will not trigger this mechanism. McDuffie, for his part, won around 36% of the vote, coming ahead of Lewis George only in Ward 3, the wealthiest in the District. While votes remain to be counted, McDuffie has conceded.* Another DSA-backed candidate is poised to win a seat on the DC council. In Ward 1, Aparna Raj appears to have come up just short of 50% but while this means the race will go to a second round of ranked-choice reallocation, given that Raj is more than 25 points ahead of her nearest opponent, her victory is all but guaranteed. This is based upon data from the DC Board of Elections. Raj's impending victory, paired with that of Janeese Lewis George and others like Oye Owolewa demonstrates that the DC DSA is an electoral force to be reckoned with.* In more progressive electoral news, Semafor reports Bernie Sanders has endorsed former Congresswoman Cori Bush in her “comeback” bid for her old seat. Bush, a nurse and Black Lives Matter activist, was a member of the “Squad” in the House before she was defeated by a primary challenge from the right, backed in large part by AIPAC money. With the Republican redistricting in her home state of Missouri, this seat is now the sole remaining safe Democratic seat in the Show-Me State. In a statement, Bush said she was “honored to be endorsed” by Sanders, whom she called a “true leader in our movement to guarantee healthcare, housing, and childcare for all.”* Another much-publicized Bernie endorsement was announced this week: that of Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson. Pearson was originally running as a primary challenger against longtime incumbent Congressman Steve Cohen in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, but since the state Republicans redrew the districts Cohen has decided to retire, leaving the Democratic nomination to Pearson for the taking. While this district has been drawn in such a way to make it difficult for a Democrat to win, Pearson argues that “You've got a number of disaffected Republican voters, you've got a number of distraught MAGA voters, and you've got fired-up Democrats, which is a perfect recipe for success for us…Because our tent is big enough for everybody who is feeling that this status quo was rigged and broken against working-class folk, and want to see a future that is more just,” per the Intercept.* Elsewhere in the South, the race in Florida's 20th congressional district is descending into chaos. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the powerful centrist Democratic congresswoman who was drawn out of her traditional seat by the recent Republican-led redistricting is now officially running in this district, a move that “disappointed” Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried, according to the Miami Herald. Fried further stated that Wasserman Schultz “[refused] to engage in meaningful dialogue about her decision.” Elijah Manley, the progressive candidate in this race, had harsher words for DWS. In a quote reported by Florida Politics, Manley stated “I'm not surprised that Debbie Wasserman Schultz is carpetbagging to FL-20, a black opportunity district, abandoning her own district and constituents…She is no different than the Republicans that are eviscerating black representation across the South. She is everything that's wrong with the broken unpopular Democratic establishment…I look forward to retiring her from public office permanently.”* Facing down the barrel of this decision, several of the Black candidates running in the 20th convened to discuss a plan to consolidate in order to ensure the district would continue to be represented by a Black member of Congress, as it has been for the past 34 years. However, CBS reports that plan has “fallen apart” as the filing deadline passed with none of the major Black candidates bowing out. This report includes statements from Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who, the piece notes, resigned from this very seat in disgrace earlier this year amid a congressional ethics investigation, saying she is “excited to campaign in the district I have represented for the last 5 years.” Dale Holness, the former Mayor of Broward County, said, “It has to be about policies that produce prosperity for the people.” Elijah Manley, said “I think it's going to come down to who works the hardest, and I think I'm going to work the hardest.” To this end, Manley has recently racked up major progressive endorsements in Florida, including Armando Grundy-Gomes, President of the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida, the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, through President Matthew Grocholske, and Black Voters Matter lead Florida organizer Jamil Davis. According to the most recent polling, Manley lags behind Wasserman Schultz 21% to 39% in initial ballot testing, but blitzes into the lead 36% to 27% after voters receive candidate biographical information, per Florida Politics.* Another major political story from Florida is the comeback bid of former Congressman Alan Grayson. Grayson, who won a House seat in 2008, lost it in the Tea Party wave of 2010, won another seat, ran unsuccessfully for Senate, and then sought a comeback in 2018 is running in Florida's 7th congressional district, AOL reports. Grayson, known during his time in Congress for his “combative style and frequent clashes with Republicans,” is seeking to unseat scandal-plagued incumbent Republican Congressman Cory Mills. As this piece notes, Mills has “faced allegations ranging from sextortion claims made by a former girlfriend to accusations that he embellished aspects of his military record,” as well as what appears to be clear instances of corruption, such as driving government contracts to entities he owned. However, before these two have any chance of facing off against one another, both will have to get through his own party's primary.* Looking to Latin America, the outgoing President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, has published a fascinating op-ed in the Washington Post. In this piece, President Petro emphasizes how his government – considered one of the most opposed to American intervention in the region – has cooperated with the United States on shared objectives including stopping the “deadly flow of drug trafficking and transnational criminal violence.” Throughout the op-ed, Petro goes to great lengths to talk up Trump and how they have collaborated on mutual goals, even ending the piece by writing that “with continued U.S.-Colombia partnership, we can truly make the Americas great again.” This apparent about face from Petro, culminating in an obsequious appeal to Trump's favor, has led many to speculate about Petro's motivations here, including fear for his own safety, possible persecution within the American legal system or intervention in Colombia if his designated successor Ivan Cepeda ultimately wins the Colombian runoff presidential election this month. Whether or not this stratagem will work remains to be seen, but with Trump, flattery can get you everywhere.* In neighboring Peru, votes continue to be counted in the razor's edge race between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. The votes for the election, held on June 7th, are almost completely counted now – the tally stands at 99.38% – and at the moment Fujimori leads by around 39,000 votes. However, around 140,000 votes have been formally challenged, with 60% of those coming from Fujimori strongholds like Lima as well as Peruvians abroad. This from Reuters. Peru's political system has been wracked by instability, with the country going through nine presidents in the last ten years. Another painstakingly close election is unlikely to restore stability no matter who comes out on top.* Finally, we turn to the Middle East, where it seems the numerous parties involved in the latest round of peace talks may have finally reached a deal. According to Al Jazeera, in addition to the US-Iran agreement, rooted in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which includes financial concessions to the Islamic Republic, Israel and Hezbollah are pursuing a ceasefire in Lebanon. However, Israel's notoriously loose interpretation of ceasefire agreements jeopardizes both this deal and MOU. Journalist and expert Rania Khalek states simply that “From Iran's perspective, continued Israeli strikes would be a violation of that understanding.” Vice President JD Vance, who has been intimately involved in these negotiations, expressed a sharp warning to Israel not to jeopardize the deal and risk alienating Trump, their “only ally” left. Trump for his part is already hedging, saying “If it works out, I'm going to take the credit…If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD,” per CNN. A report in the Hill indicates that Republican Senators would largely oppose the deal if it were submitted for their approval, but given the increasing concentration of foreign policy powers in the executive branch, it is unlikely the Senate will even be consulted.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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MTI salaries | GHC Board | Minn fed indictments | UAW boots Israel | Juneteenth | Happy Bday WI Civil Service | UAW Dauch strike ends | Fed civil service hits

Labor Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 29:59

The Madison Metropolitan School District adopts a plan to address teacher salary compression, Group Health Cooperative members vote on a board of directors through June 25th as its workers continue to organize to join SEIU Wisconsin, a CWA local president responds to the indictments and arrest raids of 15 anti-ICE activists in Minnesota, UAW at its convention votes to divest itself of Israel bonds, Black Resilience: Celebrating Our History and Presence is the theme of this year's Juneteenth, it's the 121st birthday of Wisconsin's civil service system and a state worker explains its importance, UAW members ratify a new contract by 80% after a 10-day strike at Dauch (the former American Axle), and a Trump executive order strips civil protections from a tier of federal employees.

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Ep. 122 Klamath: The Road Forward

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 54:42

California Waterfowl CEO Jake Messerli and VP of Advocacy Mark Hennelly provide the latest update on one of the most critical waterfowl habitats in California – Klamath. While the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge benefited from significant water deliveries organized by CWA and its partners, the refuge faces a dry year ahead. Jake and Mark outline the makings of a long-term solution, including infrastructure investments, advocacy at all levels of government, and a “flow-through concept” that circulates water in the system to the benefit of all stakeholders including agriculture and tribes. Interested in supporting California Waterfowl's efforts to save Klamath? Visit https://calwaterfowl.org/funds/lower-klamath to contribute. "

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Réserves d'eau en baisse : la CWA appelle à une consommation responsable

TOPFM MAURITIUS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 0:44

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Mare-aux-Vacoas à 45 % de sa capacité : la CWA réduit davantage les heures de distribution à partir du 17 juin

TOPFM MAURITIUS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 2:14

Mare-aux-Vacoas à 45 % de sa capacité : la CWA réduit davantage les heures de distribution à partir du 17 juin by TOPFM MAURITIUS

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CWA District 4's Frank Mathews on the AT&T Contract Win and the CWA Worker Power Agenda

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 35:09

AT&T Mobility wireless workers just ratified a strong new contract covering 9,000 people across 36 states — and a 95% strike authorization vote is a big reason why the bargaining committee had the leverage it needed. On this episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, CWA District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews discusses the contract win, the CWA Worker Power Agenda built directly from responses by more than 9,000 union members and the legislative conference that sent thousands of CWA members to Capitol Hill with 17 bills and the knowledge to discuss every one of them. He also previews the double overtime legislation unveiled at the conference by Congressman Greg Casar and explains why the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act and the Raise the Wage Act are long overdue. Read the full Worker Power Agenda at cwa-union.org.

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From Outsider to Industry Leader – CBJ Podcast with Alice Kao

Climbing Business Journal Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 74:32

Alice Kao is the CEO, co-founder and driving force behind Sender One, a Southern California climbing gym chain, which she has led over 13 years from a single location in Santa Ana to six gyms—with more on the way. Her path to the climbing industry was anything but conventional: A first-generation immigrant who interned at Lehman Brothers, worked in international toy sales, and discovered climbing while navigating heartbreak in London, Alice launched Sender One from savings, SBA loans, and checks from family and friends—eventually bringing on a marquee investor in pro climber Chris Sharma. She has since become a respected voice in the broader climbing business community, championing women's leadership through her involvement at CWA, and serving on the USA Climbing board of directors before a principled exit. In this conversation with Scott Rennak, Alice opens up about what it really took to build Sender One—the years of not paying herself, the leap from side hustle to full-time commitment, and the management mistakes she had to unlearn. She also discusses an innovative funding model—a partnership with an impact investment firm to purchase her LAX flagship location—as well as her complicated but ultimately collegial departure from the USA Climbing board. With the 2028 Olympics arriving in LA and her gym sitting eight minutes from the competition venue, she's having more fun running the business than ever before. General Topics Covered Turning Passion into a Sustainable Business Taking Calculated Risks as an Entrepreneur Scaling a Climbing Gym Brand Leadership, Growth, and Founder Evolution Creative Approaches to Financing Expansion Navigating Industry Politics and Governance The Future of Climbing and the Olympic Opportunity Show Notes Alice Kao on Linkedin Sender One website Interview discussing Alice's childhood and being a “parachute kid” Details about the Impact Fund that purchased LAX location property Alice's resignation letter from USA Climbing board of directors Thank you Climbing Wall Association, Rúngne, Walltopia, Cascade Specialty, and Rock Gym Pro for your support! And thank you Devin Dabney for your music!

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Rasslin 136: Memphis Wrestling 7/13/85 (Bota And The Rat!)

Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 78:21

This week on Regional Rasslin, Guest Gene Jackson joins host Ray Russel to continue their way through Memphis 1985, now covering the week of July 13th. With Dave Brown away on vacation, Lance Russell goes solo as Tom Branch takes over managerial duties of Bota the Witchdoctor after it appears Bota has transformed former manager Leslie Floyd Creatchman III into a rat! Plus, The PYT turn face while Buddy Wayne gets personal, the Fabulous Ones/Sheepherders feud continues on, the Knight Riders team arrives (and leaves), Big John Harris steps into the arenas, Phil Hickerson is your new International Champion.. until he's not, Man Mountain Link is back and so is the Mid-America Title, Tojo & Jerry Jarrett continue to team, we get a look at the new (but maybe not improved) version of Bill Smithson & Terry Adonis, who are the "Midnight Connection"(?), & more!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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The SportsCage - June 1st, 2026

SportsCage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 132:08

Another Monday SportsCage with Teagan Witko to break down the weekend and we have quite the variety show today. Get into the CFL TV deal once again. Special inside look at “The Rider Room” with Lance Hackewich. Alumni watch with The Saskatchewan Huskies with Head Coach Scott Flory and teeing up their season. A special visit from CWA's Miss Rodeo Shylah Sitter. Double Talk with Darian Durant talking final roster cut down and CFL TV deal. Red Sox Report featuring Bryce Bunz Manager of Gameday Experience and some of the new additions you can expect to see at Red Sox games. Loaded show with a bit of everything for everyone!

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EZ News 05/27/26

Current Federal Tax Developments

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 5:53

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 316-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 43,842 on turnover of 26.4-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's share price fell from its day's high on technical corrections after a recent rally, pushing the broader market to negative territory - despite it briefly breaching the 44,000 point mark. Ex-Czechia official to speak at democracy forum in Taipei Former foreign ministers from the Czech Republic and the Philippines will be speaking at the inaugural Forum for Democratic Cooperation in Taipei today. The event has been organized by the Forum 2000 Foundation and has received government backing here from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, foundation executive director, Jakub Klepal, said Taiwan was chosen as the forum's first stop given the growth of A-I and the restructuring (重組) of the global economy, in which Taiwan plays crucial roles. The Forum 2000 Foundation was created by the late Czech President Vaclav Havel and seeks to get democratic actors to address shared challenges in "an increasingly contested global environment." CWA heat alerts remain in effect The Central Weather Administration says hot weather is expected across Taiwan once again today. "Red" heat alerts - meaning maximum temperature could reaches 38-degrees for three consecutive days - have been issued for the Tainan and Pingtung areas. "Orange" heat alerts are in effect in Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Hualien and Taitung - where the mercury could reach a daily maximum temperature of 38-degrees today, or reach 36-degrees for three consecutive days. While a "yellow" heat alert has been issued for Taoyuan - where the temperatures is forecast to reach 36-degrees today. All of the heat alerts are currently (現在) in effect through this afternoon. NASA announces next steps for planned 'moon base' The US space agency NASA has unveiled plans for a permanent (常駐) base on the moon, with the first missions set to launch later this year. The announcement comes just days after China sent three astronauts into orbit as part of its own push to reach the lunar surface by 2030. Ira Spitzer has more. Canada Germany on Possible Deal to Export LNG A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal. The official confirmed Canada will sign the agreement with Germany's leading utility company "Securing Energy for Europe", from a proposed (建議的，提議的) export facility on the coast of British Columbia. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak ahead of today's announcement. The official said up to million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year will be exported. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal to double non-U.S. trade in a decade. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－人生心願清單，我們完成了幾項？站上夢想舞台後回望平凡生活裡默默守候著我們的慈愛身影心底總會浮現的那一句……「總有一工」理想混蛋首支台語創作曲〈總有一工〉已全面上架！《不是因為天氣晴朗才見面》高雄巨蛋演唱會 6/6(六) 上午10:14 KKTIX準時開賣！ ▶️ 售票頁面：https://sofm.pse.is/958vae -- 找工作不再焦慮！參加YS鋼鐵人職場體驗計畫，讓你在職場脫穎而出！專為18-29歲青年打造的免費職涯資源： 1.職涯導師陪伴精準求職 2.60小時實戰工作坊 3.知名企業3-5天職場體驗 6/14前報名迎戰三大職場試煉，煉就鋼鐵通才：https://sofm.pse.is/958vbz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Legal News for Wed 5/20 - Trump IRS Slush Fund, Wells Fargo Union Retreat, Anthropic Fights Supply Chain Risk Label, Morgan and Morgan in Harvard Morgue Case

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 8:47

This Day in Legal History: Homestead ActOn May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law, creating one of the most consequential land distribution systems in American history. The statute allowed eligible settlers to claim 160 acres of federal land, so long as they lived on it, improved it, and cultivated it for a required period of time. At a basic level, the law treated land ownership as something that could be earned through residence and labor rather than purchased outright. That idea made the act especially powerful for many farmers, immigrants, formerly enslaved people, and poor white settlers who otherwise had limited access to property. But the promise of “free land” was never as simple as it sounded.Much of the land made available under the Homestead Act had already been occupied, used, or governed by Native nations, and federal land policy often operated alongside removal, broken treaties, and military force. The act therefore expanded private property rights for some while deepening dispossession for others. It also reflected the federal government's growing role in shaping settlement, agriculture, and economic development across the West. By requiring claimants to improve and farm the land, Congress used property law to encourage a particular vision of citizenship: independent, landowning, agricultural, and tied to national expansion. Over time, the law transferred vast amounts of public land into private hands. By the 1930s, roughly 270 million acres had been distributed under the Homestead Act, about 10% of the land area of the United States. Its legal legacy can be seen in debates over public lands, Indigenous sovereignty, property ownership, and the federal government's power to define who gets access to opportunity.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told senators that a nearly $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” tied to President Trump's IRS settlement is “not a slush fund,” but there are several reasons to treat that assurance cautiously. The DOJ says Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization will accept only a formal apology and no direct damages, while the fund will be available to other people who claim they were victims of government “weaponization” or “lawfare.” The problem is that DOJ has not clearly defined who qualifies, what proof is required, or what would disqualify someone from receiving money. When Sen. Chris Van Hollen asked whether people who assaulted police officers on January 6 could apply, Blanche did not rule it out and instead said anyone could apply if they believed they were a victim. Blanche also said he would not personally write the eligibility rules, though senators noted he will appoint most of the commissioners who will oversee the fund. DOJ's public announcement says the fund was created as part of Trump's settlement with the IRS after Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit over the leak of his tax documents.The comparison to the Obama-era Keepseagle settlement is shaky. Keepseagle involved a discrimination case brought by Native American farmers and was approved by a federal judge, while this fund appears to be created through a settlement involving the sitting president and the IRS, without the same kind of judicial approval described here. Democrats also objected that Obama was not personally a plaintiff in Keepseagle, while Trump is directly connected to this settlement. The most legally significant part may be the addendum saying the IRS is permanently barred from examining certain Trump-related tax matters, including returns filed before the settlement's effective date. That makes the deal look larger than a privacy settlement over leaked tax documents, because it may also limit future tax enforcement. Even Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there are “a lot of questions” the administration will have to answer, which is a notable sign that concern is not limited to Democrats.$1.8B IRS Deal Fund ‘Not Slush Fund,' Blanche Tells Senators - Law360Workers at another Wells Fargo branch have moved to drop their union, showing that a once-fast-moving labor campaign inside the bank has lost momentum. The Communication Workers of America gave up representing nine employees at a Wilmington, Delaware, branch after one worker sought a vote to decertify the union. That branch had voted unanimously to unionize in early 2024 and was part of a broader organizing push that brought hundreds of Wells Fargo workers at 28 locations into the union. The campaign was notable because union representation is extremely rare in U.S. banking, where less than 1% of workers are unionized. Organizers had focused on complaints about understaffing, flat wages, sales pressure, and the lingering effects of Wells Fargo's fake-accounts scandal.The recent Delaware development is the fifth Wells Fargo branch where workers have ousted the union, with other decertifications in Florida, New Jersey, and North Carolina, and another petition pending in Wyoming. Wells Fargo said it supports employees' right to choose whether they want union representation. The anti-union National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, which has helped workers challenge union representation, framed the decertifications as evidence that employees are rejecting CWA involvement. The CWA, for its part, has blamed Wells Fargo for slowing contract talks and has accused the bank of retaliating against union supporters and cutting benefits at unionized branches. Wells Fargo denies wrongdoing and says delays are tied partly to the difficulty of negotiating some of the first union contracts in retail banking. The broader context is also unfavorable for unions, with fewer union elections held in 2025 than in 2024 and labor advocates arguing that changes at the National Labor Relations Board under President Trump have made organizing harder.Wells Fargo workers nix another union as tide turns in novel labor campaign | ReutersAnthropic is challenging the Defense Department's decision to label it a supply chain risk and bar it from government contracting, arguing that the move was an extreme response to a contract dispute over how its Claude AI models could be used. The dispute began during negotiations over the department's GenAI.mil platform, where the government wanted contract terms allowing all lawful uses of Claude, while Anthropic sought exceptions for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons systems. Anthropic argued that the department's main theory was wrong because once Claude was deployed on the department's classified network, it would be air-gapped and Anthropic could not secretly interfere with it during a military operation. The company also said the government had less drastic options, such as declining to buy future Claude models, instead of using a blacklisting authority that had apparently never been used this way before. One D.C. Circuit judge seemed strongly skeptical of the government's action, calling the supply-chain-risk designation a major overreach. Other judges were less certain, asking whether the opaque and unpredictable nature of AI models could justify the government's concern that hidden limits might affect military uses.The government argued that Anthropic's own proposed red lines created a real operational risk, especially if the company expected officials to seek real-time exceptions during military activity. But the judges also pressed the government on why it needed such broad freedom to use AI, including for fully autonomous weapons, given known concerns about AI reliability. They also questioned why the department went straight to a supply-chain-risk designation instead of simply ending or narrowing the relationship. Anthropic said the government skipped required procedural steps, including a joint recommendation and a 30-day response period, before issuing the designation. The government claimed it had to act quickly because Claude was already being used on several Defense Department platforms. Anthropic countered that this urgency argument was weakened by the department's decision to phase out Claude over six months rather than immediately remove it.Anthropic Says Defense Dept. Smeared It Over AI Red Lines - Law360A Massachusetts judge refused to let Morgan & Morgan lawyer T. Michael Morgan appear in civil litigation against Harvard Medical School over the theft and sale of body parts from donated cadavers. The judge said Morgan's earlier sanction in a Wyoming case, where court filings included fake AI-generated case citations, showed a failure to meet basic ethical duties. Morgan had disclosed the prior sanction when asking to appear as an out-of-state lawyer in the Harvard case, but the judge said he did not explain enough about how he had changed his practices to prevent the same problem from happening again. The judge also criticized Morgan for procedural problems with the Massachusetts application, including not having local counsel submit it and paying the wrong fee.Morgan & Morgan said Morgan had accepted responsibility for the earlier mistake and that the firm had added safeguards around AI use. The underlying Harvard litigation involves families who say Harvard mishandled donated bodies after its former morgue manager, Cedric Lodge, stole and sold body parts; Harvard has condemned Lodge's actions but denies civil liability. Lodge was sentenced to eight years in prison in December. The ruling adds to a growing line of cases where lawyers have been sanctioned or warned for relying on AI tools without verifying the accuracy of legal citations.Lawyer barred from Harvard morgue scandal case over fake AI citations | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

2026-05-18 If a Client Claims Charitable Contributions You Must Understand the CWA Rules

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026

Failure to follow CWA rules eliminate all of a charitable contribution deduction, IRS announces syndicated conservation easement settlement initiative, and more.

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The Future of Indoor Climbing

The Struggle Climbing Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 51:58

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - In this live podcast from the CWA, we have Dylan Barks, Jamey Sproull, and Brendan Scorpio joining to discuss the future of indoor climbing, including: Are old school climbers stronger than modern climbers? What has contributed most to the progression of hard climbing? What will the ‘board generation' mean for outdoor climbs? The future of board technology and specificity Will there be highball gyms? The future of ultra-adjustable walls How high can grades go? What is the ideal board angle? What will be the evolution of climbing comps? Two things gyms are sleeping on right now Shout out to the CWA for hosting a great event! If you'd like to get involved with their important work or attend a future CWA conference: https://www.cwapro.org/ - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I'm training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you're psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you'll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let's goooo! Asana: Whether you're looking to deck inside or out, Asana has got your landing. Incredible pad systems and crash pads, made by climbers who love what they do, and do it really friggin well. Use code STRUGGLE to score 15% off crash pads and 5% off your pad system! And check out ALL the show's awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter, Michael Martin, and Kent Olmstead for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Modular Wall Teaser 00:26 CWA Live Podcast Intro 03:48 Panel Setup and Goals 04:19 Ryan Training Breakthrough 06:07 Panelist Origin Stories 10:15 Are Climbers Stronger Now 13:26 Tools Driving Progress 15:50 Future of Training Boards 19:42 Gyms in 10 to 50 Years 23:33 Futuristic Walls and Replicas 24:01 Modular Holds Vision 24:42 Adjustable Walls Future 25:45 AI Route Setting Fears 26:18 Making Climbing Accessible 28:14 Pro Grades Next Decade 29:27 Dylan On Grade Progression 31:08 Boards Getting Steeper 32:16 Pro Climbing League Hype 33:59 Skys The Limit 35:08 Host Outro And Cyborg Aid 37:58 Treadwalls For Endurance 40:56 Adult Classes And Leagues 49:58 Intentional Climber Updates 51:22 Final Send Off - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that's done. But hey, if you're a human that's actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I'll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

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The Mixtape Discourse, Saros, Directive 8020 & Double Fine Gets Organized

Spawn On Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 53:24

This week, the internet did what it always does: took something good, something that clearly resonated with real people, and turned it into a battlefield. We're talking about Mixtape — the new game from Beethoven & Dinosaur and Annapurna — and why the so-called "controversy" surrounding it tells you more about gaming culture than it does about the actual game.Because let's be honest: a 2-to-3 hour game with a 95 Metascore on Xbox, thousands of positive Steam reviews, and music from Devo, Joy Division, and the Smashing Pumpkins doesn't NEED the internet's permission to be good. But here we are. We're going to talk about why these faux controversies keep popping up, what they say about who gaming makes room for, and why some people just cannot stand it when a game dares to be an emotional experience without a fail state.Then we get into Saros — Housemarque's spiritual successor to Returnal — and yeah, we have THOUGHTS. Arjun Devraj, Rahul Kohli going absolutely OFF in this performance, cosmic horror on planet Carcosa, and a roguelite loop that somehow got MORE accessible without losing the teeth that made Returnal special. Is it better than Returnal? That's a conversation we need to have.We also sat down with Directive 8020 — the newest entry in Supermassive's Dark Pictures Anthology — which takes the series to space and has y'all fighting alien mimics in the void. Alien meets The Thing in video game form? The story and the Turning Points mechanic are genuinely doing something. The stealth sections though… we'll talk about it.And to close it out: Double Fine — Tim Schafer's legendary studio, makers of Psychonauts and the recently released Kiln — has filed a petition to unionize with the CWA. 42 workers. Microsoft taking a neutral stance. This is big, and it's part of a larger wave rolling through the industry. Workers deserve protection, and this moment matters. We're gonna break it all down.Let's get into it.Twitter/X — https://twitter.com/spawnonmeInstagram — https://instagram.com/spawnonmeYouTube — https://youtube.com/@spawnonmeTwitch — https://twitch.tv/spawnonmeSpotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/spawnonmeApple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/spawnonme

Episode 207: GameStop is Too Fail to Big (News Show)

Virtual Economy

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 121:26

Ryan Cohen was only offered store credit as trade-in value for his time as GameStop CEO, so he's trying to buy eBay in one of the most foolish business moves we've ever seen. Also: Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for March 2026, Microsoft, EA, Remedy, Earnings, the latest labor happenings, and Pearl Abyss dumps CCP for half of what it paid for it. Half Cash, Half Stock. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:41] - Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for March [00:15:42] - Microsoft Q3 FY26 Earnings,, and [00:24:01] - Xbox Leadership Shakeup [00:33:14] - Former Art Director at Halo Studios Alleges Unlawful Conduct and Harassment [00:39:03] - Games Sue Nintendo to Recapture Tariff Fees & U.S. Patent Office Revokes Nintendo Patent [00:41:40] - Electronic Arts Earnings for Q4 FY26 and Full Year FY26 [00:44:45] - Remedy Earnings for Q1 FY26 [00:48:45] - Investment Interlude Headline Story: GameStop's Ryan Cohen Makes Unhinged Offer for eBay (and Bombs CNBC Interview) [01:04:05] - Investment Interlude [01:08:47] - Quick Hits [01:29:00] - Labor Report SOURCES Microsoft Q3 FY26 Earnings | Microsoft Former Halo Art Director Accuses Microsoft of Harassment (Part 1) | Glenn Israel on LinkedIn Former Halo Art Director Accuses Microsoft of Harassment (Part 2) | Glenn Israel on LinkedIn Electronic Arts Reports Q4 and FY26 Results | EA Gamers Sue Nintendo To Get Tariff Money Back | Aftermath US patent office revokes Nintendo's patent on summoning characters to make them battle | VGC INVESTMENT INTERLUDE GameStop Proposes to Acquire eBay at $125.00 Per Share | GameStop Watch CNBC's full interview with GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen | CNBC Warner Bros. shareholders "overwhelmingly" back Paramount's $111bn acquisition | GamesIndustry Shift Up has acquired Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's new studio | Game Developer Sony Interactive Entertainment Acquires Cinemersive Labs | Sony Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions | Game Developer Pearl Abyss sells CCP back to its CEO for less than half what it paid, plus $20 million in crypto | GamesIndustry LABOR REPORT Sony shuts down Dark Outlaw Games and downsizes mobile games development as PlayStation continues to rethink plans | Eurogamer Wanderstop Developer Ivy Road is Shutting Down | Ivy Road Seeker Entertainment is Pausing Production, Furloughing Team | Seeker Entertainment Four Nacon subsidiaries file for insolvency | GamesIndustry GreedFall: The Dying World studio Spiders is reportedly closing its doors after parent company Nacon failed to find a buyer | Eurogamer Embracer Lays off 124 at Eidos-Montreal | Eidos-Montreal on LinkedIn EXCLUSIVE: Eidos Montreal Cancels 7+ Year In-Development Title That Cost Hundreds of Millions | Insider Gaming VR developer Polyarc Games facing layoffs, unspecified number of employees affected | GamesIndustry MechWarrior studio Piranha Games lays off 30% of its employees | PC Gamer Iron Galaxy lays off more people, says it still had too many employees even after 2025's 'last resort' cuts | PC Gamer Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms layoffs | Game Developer Neill Blomkamp's blockchain studio Gunzilla Games hasn't paid some staff 'for many months', employees allege | VGC Gunzilla CEO Denies Claims Of Not Paying Staff, Rants About 'Haters,' And Brags About Crunch MindsEye studio faces new legal action over employee surveillance software that workers' union alleges was 'recording individuals in their homes and without their consent' | PC Gamer MindsEye Studio Hit With More Mass Layoffs Just As It Was Promising A Turnaround | Kotaku Paste Ends The Games Coverage That Gave So Many Writers Their Start | Aftermath Ubisoft Settles With Developers Who Were Laid Off After Unionizing | Kotaku Announcing United Wizards of the Coast - CWA! | CWA

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Ep. 121 Dr. Bob McLandress on Building Early CWA

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 59:47

Mallard nesting at Grizzly Island, the story about CWA's first biologist, and how research, banding, fundraising, and education all took shapeJeff Smith and Carson Odegard sit down with Dr. Bob McLandress—past CWA president and one of the key figures in the organization's early growth—for a look back at how California Waterfowl found its footing. Bob traces his path from Canada and Ducks Unlimited into graduate work under Dennis Raveling at UC Davis, then into CWA in 1985 as the organization's first biologist—not its first employee, as the old story often goes. From there, the conversation moves through the early Grizzly Island mallard nesting work, the discovery of surprisingly high nest densities, the launch of CWA's first major banding efforts, and the way one research project quickly snowballed into fundraising dinners, youth education, development work, and the broader conservation mission the organization carries today.Episode highlightsBob's path from Winnipeg into waterfowl biology, and how early work in Canada helped set the course for his career.The real story behind the long-running myth: Bob was CWA's first biologist, but not its first employee.Why the early Grizzly Island nesting work changed the conversation around California mallards.How CWA's first banding efforts got rolling—and how those early permits and projects helped build the program that followed.What early CWA really looked like: volunteer-driven, underfunded, chaotic, and full of people trying to build something that mattered.How one biologist's job quickly turned into fundraising, education, development, and helping define CWA's long-term role in California conservation.

AWA SuperClash III

The Random Wrestling Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 86:47

It's our last stop on the series of significant events in history, and to round things off ahead of WrestleMania season, it felt only right to get as far away from the glitz and glam of the 42nd edition of the Grandaddy of them all as possible, and a trip to 1988 AWA with their SuperClash III event. This was a big last effort by the remaining hold outs of the territory age to come together and try to keep the WWE and NWA wolves from the door, with the American Wrestling Association teaming up with CWA from Memphis, WCCW from Texas and women's promotion POWW to put on their one and only foray into pay-per-view, The Random Wrestling Review is brought to you this week by Tom, Gavin and Tinky.

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EZ News 04/10/26

The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 5:56

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up nearly 90-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 34,951 on turnover of $10-billion NT. Market optimism over prospects for a Middle East ceasefire lifted U.S. stocks, carrying the momentum into Taiwan's market today. Electronics and semiconductor indices both rose over 1-percent%, while financial stocks bucked the trend, slipping around 0.4-percent. Among heavyweight stocks, TSMC opened with a gain of 1.28-percent. And memory chip duo Winbond Electronics and Nanya Technology both climbed more than 3-percent. (NS) Potential typhoon will not affect Taiwan: CWA A tropical storm southeast of Guam is expected to strengthen into a typhoon — but the Central Weather Administration says it poses (構成) no threat to the island. The CWA says "Sinlaku" is the fourth tropical storm of the season, and is projected to continue heading north before becoming a typhoon. Forecasters say it will remain far from Taiwan and have no direct impact. Closer to home, temperatures are forecast to hit 30 degrees Celsius across Taiwan today, and foehn winds in Taitung could push temperatures above 36 degrees. The hot weather continues through Tuesday, when an arriving weather front will cool northern and central Taiwan. Conditions will otherwise remain mostly sunny and stable through Monday, with afternoon showers possible in mountainous areas. Kuwait Accuses Iran and Proxies of Drone Attacks Kuwait has accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war. Saudi Arabia also says recent attacks damaged a key pipeline in the kingdom. The statement from Kuwait's Foreign Ministry about attacks on "vital Kuwaiti facilities" put new pressure on the ceasefire ahead of planned talks Saturday between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's state-run Saudi Press Agency, quoting an anonymous official, acknowledged a recent attack in the war that damaged its crucial (至關重要的) East-West pipeline. That pipeline carries oil out to the Red Sea and avoids the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran maintains a chokehold (實體控制) on despite the pause in the fighting. Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return The crew of Artemis II is speeding towards home after their historic (歷史性) trip around the moon. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports. UK Sea Creature Fossil Not Oldest Octopus Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus (鸚鵡螺) relative. University of Reading zoology lecturer Thomas Clements led the research, which found that the fossil, originally identified in 2000, had too many teeth to be an octopus. The creature, about the size of a human hand, was found in Illinois and had puzzled scientists for years, because it is much older than the next-earliest known octopus. The findings, published this week, mean Guinness World Records will no longer list the specimen (樣本) it as the earliest known octopus. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－出國就選最好的！跟著【東南旅遊x六一遛阿寬】帶爸媽去北越下龍灣全程五星住宿，搭頂級遊船、熱氣球，品嘗在地米其林

Going Out With Memphis Style - John "Mayor" McCall!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 57:38

The Podcast: The Outdated Wrestling Hour With Bob Smith podcast – now in its fourth year – offers veteran fans (as well as curious younger ones) a chance to reminisce about classic mat action from years gone by. The show is hosted by Bob Smith, the former managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine who also enjoyed a long history with other famous titles. Co-host Joe Puccio (GenerationXWire.com) offers a younger perspective on old wrestling before the duo ushers in guests from throughout the professional mat landscape.The Topic: We say hello again to Memphis wrestling maven “Mayor” John McCall, who for more than three years has been the host of his own podcast, Wrasslin' Talk With Mayor McCall – however, this lifelong fan and follower of all things CWA and USWA has now decided to hang up his microphone. Join us as McCall details how he's leaving the podcast scene with a bang, with a long lineup of major guests – including one all-time great who rarely conducts interviews these days. It's the new Outdated Wrestling Hour podcast … one where Smith and Puccio became real friends and fans of other experts who enjoy old-time wrestling as much as they do!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showContact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

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Rasslin 127: Memphis 7/6/85 (BIG JOHN HARRIS Debuts! RIP Dennis Condrey)

Regional Rasslin' - Territory Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 85:55

This week, Regional Rasslin goes back to the Memphis territory in 1985 as we kick off the month of July. Guest Gene Jackson joins Ray Russell as they discuss the interesting debut of the 7'7" giant BIG JOHN HARRIS. They talk Big John's peculiar "music video" and articulate promo (YUP!). Plus, the current Southern Champion Bota the Witch Doctor is back in the studio wielding fire! BUT, the studio fans are not impressed. Leslie Floyd Creatchman III is still here (perhaps for the final time). FORMER Referee Tom Branch competes, while his feud with Jerry Lawler rages on. Speaking of the King, it's Lawler vs. Phil Hickerson in a fun TV match. The Tojo/Jarrett retirement tour continues on, while Jerry Bryant impresses, a few moments reflecting on the legendary Dennis Condrey.. and, thanks to listener David Taub doing the research, Ray & Gene discuss live Memphis wrestling going up against NBC Sports!If you're enjoying WrestleCopia and interested in helping us continue to grow, please consider Subscribing to our Patreon to help us cover some of our costs! https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaYOU CAN ALSO GIFT SOMEONE A PATREON MEMBERSHIP (OR ASK THEM TO GIFT YOU ONE) AT https://www.patreon.com/WrestleCopia/giftIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier $9 "VIP Superfan" Tier, and "The ULLLTIMATE Tier", featuring our various VIDEO-CAST Series, Early Show Releases, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure, & more!HELP SUPPORT THE SELF-FUNDED WRESTLECOPIA BRAND, CONSIDER DONATING TO OUR PAYPALWRESTLECOPIA MERCHANDISE - https://www.teepublic.com/user/wrestlecopiaVisit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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EZ News 03/30/26

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 5:51

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 102-points this morning from Friday's close, at 33,009 on turnover of 8.4-billion N-T. The market slumped on Friday, closing down 225-points, or 0.68-per cent, after Wall Street had its worst day since the start of Donald Trump's Iran war over growing doubts about a de-escalation and oil prices have gained more than 1-per cent Cancer treatment cost NHI record NT$156 billion in 2025 The National Health Insurance Administration says National Health Insurance spending on cancer treatment rose to a record 156.7-billion N-T last year. That was an increase of 26.5-billion N-T from 2020. According to the administration, the number of patients seeking cancer treatment increased to 970,104 in 2025, reflecting an average annual increase of 5-per cent over the past five years. Data shows breast cancer accounted for the largest number of cases. The administration says the rising costs are mainly driven by Taiwan's aging population and expanded cancer screening programs, reflecting increased health investment and improved access (通路) to care. CWA warns of aftershocks from Pingtung earthquake The Central Weather Administration's Seismological Center is warning of possible aftershocks over the coming week following Sunday's magnitude 4.7 earthquake the rattled (使慌亂，使緊張) the south Sunday morning. That quake was centered some 29-kilometers south-southeast of Pingtung County Hall at a depth of 23-kilometers and was felt across parts of Pingtung, Taitung, Kaohsiung, Tainan and Chiayi. According to the Seismological Center, the quake could result in aftershocks of between magnitudes 4 and 5 on the weather administration's intensity scale. The center says the quake was caused by the Eurasian Plate subducting beneath the Philippine Sea Plate along Taiwan's Chaozhou Fault zone. Trump Fine with Russia Delivering Oil to Cuba US President Donald Trump says he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees (使陷入困境，打敗) by a U.S. oil blockade. Trump told reporters as he flew back to Washington, that "they have to survive". Tracking data shows the oil tanker carrying approximately 730-thousand barrels of oil, was just off the eastern tip of the island on Sunday night and slated to land in the city of Matanzas by Tuesday. Trump has effectively cut Cuba off from key oil shipments in an effort to force regime change. Island-wide blackouts have roiled Cubans already grappling with years of crisis, and lack of gasoline and basic resources has crippled hospital and slashed public transport. Iran warns the US against a ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan Iran threatens the US as Pakistan says it will host talks between the countries in a bid to broker an end to the war. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Egypt Imposes Early Closing to Cut Energy Costs Egypt is imposing early closing times for shops, cafes and restaurants to cut oil use as energy prices surge (猛漲的) during the war. The rules were enacted nationwide Saturday and are forcing most businesses to shut by 9 p.m. for a month. The government is also dimming (使變暗) streetlights and advertising. Offices in the capital close by 6 p.m. Some civil servants work from home one day a week. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly says Egypt faces soaring import costs for fuel. Tourist areas are exempt. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－全台矚目的淡江大橋即將完工，現在就搶先包船用最美視角近距離見證歷史！精選11條特色路線，最低只要299元，博物館深度巡禮，含專業導覽與手作體驗，讓您輕鬆徜徉文史魅力! 平假日均出發，樂齡慢遊、親子同遊都適合，這麼便宜了還不趕快報名。立即搜尋「雄獅淡水299」或上「與橋同行淡八共鳴」官網查詢! https://sofm.pse.is/8vut7f -- 【公益大使施名帥：夢想從不只有一種可能】在台灣，有124萬名身障朋友正用不同的方式優雅地探索世界。邀請你成為他們的夥伴，支持視障教育、身障培力與圓夢計畫，讓每一份潛能都能發光發熱。一起點亮希望，讓愛無所不在。瞭解更多：https://sofm.pse.is/8vut72 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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HEIDI PERKS In Person With Paul

Crime Time FM

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 50:37

HEIDI PERKS chats to Paul Burke about her new Psychological thriller IT ENDS HERE, getting published, rejections and bestsellers, It Ends Here - You are one of five strangers whose day will start with the worst phone call imaginable.Your loved one is in danger.They are part of a group trapped in a café in a sleepy marina town.The young barista on the early shiftThe bestselling novelist looking for a writing spotThe husband on his way back from a work tripThe influencer mum whose picture-perfect life isn't the whole truthThe woman starting her birthday with a quiet coffeeAs the hours tick by it will soon become clear that one of them has a secret they would kill to keep.How well do you know the person closest to you?HEIDI PERKS My first book published with Century, NOW YOU SEE HER, came out in July 2018. It became a Sunday Times Bestseller and a Richard and Judy book club pick, and in 2021 I received a silver Nielsen bestseller award for selling over 250,000 copies. Since then I have published five more novels: COME BACK FOR ME, THREE PERFECT LIARS, THE WHISPERS, THE OTHER GUEST and THE LAST RESORT. Look out for my next novel, SOMEONE IS LYING which will be out in spring 2024. And I am currently writing my eighth book ready for 2026. Many of my books are set along the south coast of England, you may recognise some of the destinations. I live by the sea in Bournemouth and love this area with its beautiful spots that make perfect inspiration for the crime thrillers I write. I hope you enjoy reading my books as much as I do writing them! If you would like to follow me please do on Instagram @Heidiperksauthor or on my Heidi Perks Facebook page. Recommended: Harlen Coben & Reese Witherspoon Gone Before Goodbye, Karin Slaughter We Are All Guilty Here, Taylor Jenkins Reid Atmosphere.Paul Burke is editor of Aspects of Crime, Crime Time FM, he is a CWA judge, his first book Spies on Screen: From Silent to Streaming will be published in September. Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023-2026 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

How Photojournalists are Telling the Story of Anti-ICE Movements w/ Rae Breaux and Brooke Anderson (G&R 480)

Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 45:35

Across the country, photojournalists, videographers, live steamers and other documentarians are telling the story of resistance to ICE. They do this at great personal risk, both physical and legal. In our latest, we talk with movement photojournalists Brooke Anderson and Rae Breaux about their work in telling the story of anti-ICE movements, as well as many other movements, in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, and how other documentarians are doing it across the country. This is an episode about getting the shot, staying safe and defending a free press. Bios//Rae Breaux is an organizer, trainer, and movement photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. She has over fifteen years of experience developing intersectional, cross-movement strategies around race, class, gender, and the systemic drivers of the climate crisis. Rae has a strong background in coordinating and implementing creative actions, building cross-issue coalitions, and using photography and the power of imagery to create narratives and tell the stories of people and the planet. She is on Instagram at @craezin.Brooke Anderson is longtime organizer turned freelance photojournalist based in Oakland, CA. She covers movements for social, economic, racial, and ecological justice. Her most recent work can be found in Prism, Convergence Magazine, YES! Magazine, Teen Vogue, In These Times, and Earth Island Journal. She is a proud member of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, CWA 39521. She is on Instagram at @MovementPhotographer.---------------

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Building the Future: CWA's Broadband Justice & the AFL-CIO's AI Bill of Rights

America's Work Force Union Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 42:25

Technology is reshaping the American workplace, but who decides the rules of engagement? In today's episode, we sit down with two major labor leaders to discuss how unions are ensuring workers aren't left behind by infrastructure shifts or digital automation. Segment 1: Broadband Justice & Inclusive Leadership Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for CWA District 4, joins the show to discuss the union's multi-front battle for broadband expansion. He highlights why high-speed internet is a 21st-century civil right and explains how CWA is cultivating a new generation of diverse leaders to meet these challenges. Mathews also shares a personal call to action for a fellow union brother's family in need of a kidney donor. Segment 2: Putting Workers First in the AI Revolution Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga breaks down the "Workers First" initiative on Artificial Intelligence. As the Ohio Statehouse begins debating AI legislation, Burga outlines the essential guardrails needed to prevent job displacement and algorithmic bias. From the rise of data centers in Ohio to the protection of collective bargaining in an automated age, learn why labor must have a seat at the table before the software is coded. Listen in to hear about: The connection between inclusive leadership and union power. How CWA is mobilizing for Elias Manolis's life-saving transplant. The "Workers First" framework for AI regulation in Ohio. Why data centers are a double-edged sword for local communities.

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Tabitha Zeigler For US Congress IN08 2026 My Labor Radio 3 15 2026

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 53:22

Tabitha Zeigler joins the show - we talk about her political run for the US Congress in Indiana HD 08. Her website is TabithaZeiglerForCongress.com Her Substack and more is linked here TabithaZeigler.com Thanks to AnneFeeney.com CWA UAW2209 MLPA BACLocal4 INKY

Cindi Clayton Indiana Senate District 49 My Labor Radio 3 8 2026

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 53:06

Cindi Clayton joins the show to talk about her Senate campaign for District 49 & the winds of change in Indiana. Find out more at CindiForSenate.com Check your Indiana Voter Registration Thanks to AnneFeeney.com UAW2209 CWA BACLocal4 INKY MLPA

Ep. 275: Building Dental Communities

Accumulating Wealth with Hunter Satterfield

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 21:09

In this special episode, Judson and Hunter recap CWA's Annual Meeting in Nashville with a guest. They discuss the networking opportunities of the weekend, fun activities around the city and presentations from keynote speakers. Plus, they look ahead to what's to come for the 2027 meeting. LINKS CWA Annual Meeting YouTube Video cainwatters.com Submit a Question Facebook | YouTube | Instagram

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Ep 1306 | What Is "BRICS"? You Need To Know About this New World Order | Justin Haskins

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 64:07

Today, Allie sits down with Justin Haskins to discuss the complexities of the financial system, particularly the role of major players like BlackRock and Blackstone. Justin explains the Depository Trust Company, which actually owns shares on Wall Street. In the conversation, they highlight President Trump's stance on banning large investors from buying single-family homes and his impact on global regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. Justin also explains the geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Europe, and emerging alliances like BRICS and the potential risks posed by AI. You can learn more about this topic from Justin's newest book, "The Next Big Crash," which details the Depository Trust Company's control over investments and the potential for a financial heist. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Timecodes: (00:00) Intro(00:45) Global Reset & Trade Deals(06:50) A New Cold War & World Powers(16:40) AI & Moral Authority(28:45) Americans Facing Competing Decisions(34:05) Justin's New Book(52:10) Property Rights Heist & the CIA — Today's Sponsors: Legacy Box | Trust the experts to bring those moments back to life. Go to Legacybox.com/ALLIE right now to take advantage of the 50% discount for my listeners. Good Ranchers | If you go to ⁠⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠⁠ and subscribe to any box of 100% American meat, you'll save up to $500 a year! Plus, if you use the code ALLIE, you'll get an additional $25 off your first order. We Heart Nutrition | Check out We Heart Nutrition at ⁠⁠⁠WeHeartNutrition.com⁠⁠⁠ and use the code ALLIE for 20% off. Paleovalley | Right now, you can get 15% off your first order at ⁠Paleovalley.com⁠ with code ALLIE. Concerned Women for America | For a donation of $20 or more, you will get a copy of CWA's new book, written by the CEO and president, Penny Nance, "A Woman's Guide: Seven Rules for Success in Business and Life." Go to ⁠ConcernedWomen.org/Allie⁠ for your copy today. — Related Episodes: Ep 1175 | Singularity: Davos' New AI-Backed Plan to Take Power | Guest: Justin Haskins https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1175-singularity-davos-new-ai-backed-plan-to-take/id1359249098?i=1000704354680 Ep 1102 | Did Trump Just Stop the Great Reset? | Guest: Justin Haskins https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1102-did-trump-just-stop-the-great-reset-guest/id1359249098?i=1000677374601 Ep 1067 | This New European Law Is About to Change the World | Guest: Justin Haskins https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1067-this-new-european-law-is-about-to-change-the/id1359249098?i=1000669739236 Ep 744 | Great Reset Update: GAEA, Boiling Oceans, & Extraterrestrial Superheroes | Guest: Justin Haskins https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-744-great-reset-update-gaea-boiling-oceans-extraterrestrial/id1359249098?i=1000596385466 — Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alliebethstuckey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

USPS NALC.org RALLY 2 22 2026 Fort Wayne IN Branch 116 My Labor Radio 2 15 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 54:38

Join the Rally in Fort Wayne Indiana Sunday 2/22/2026 at 1:00pm EST on the Allen County Courthouse Square. We talk with Ken McNeil to learn more. Support for our local Postal workers of the NALC Branch 116. Check you Indiana Voter Registration here. Thanks to CWA UAW2209 MLPA BACLocal4 INKY AnneFeeney.com

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Ep. 118 Season Recap: January Averages, Year-to-Year Swings & Pintail Puzzles

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 40:15

Jeff Smith and Carson Odegard wrap the season with a clean, property-by-property breakdown—January numbers, year-over-year changes, species quirks, and the big themes (fog, late rains, road work, king tides) that moved the needle across CWA hunts. Expect straight talk on mallards and pintail, why Staten keeps trending up, and how Goose Lake quietly turned in one of its best mixed-bag years.January by the numbersStaten Island: 4.4 birds/hunter; GWT + specks led.Goose Lake (Tulare Basin): 4.2; teal-heavy, strong mixed bags.Quimby Island (Delta): 3.4; GWT + mallard.Sanborn Slough (Butte Sink): 3.4; deeper water pushed hooded mergansers & ring-necks.Grizzly Ranch (Suisun): 2.6; GWT + spoonies, up from December.Butte Creek Island Ranch: 2.6; flood/high water effects.Potrero (Suisun): 1.7.Denverton (Suisun): 1.5.Season takeawaysMallard softness: Big drop at Quimby (248 → 101 mallards) and a lighter mallard picture statewide.Goose gains where it counts: Staten goose harvest jumped (specks 231 vs. 146; snows 156 vs. 75).Species surprises: Goose Lake went from 0 → 33 redheads; Staten logged a long-tailed duck and Eurasian wigeon.Weather & work mattered: Long tule-fog stretches, night road work, king tides, and late rains reshuffled use patterns—good for some units, tough on others.Pintail reality check: A 3-bird limit didn't blow the doors off harvest totals—availability and conditions were the limiter.Quick stat stack (program-wide) 1600+ teal • 1040+ spoonies • 390+ mallards • 330+ specks.If you hunted with us—thank you. Keep an eye on calwaterfowl.org for spring turkey, pig hunts, and next season's applications.

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Sebastian Grey Star Carr Bassist & IBEW Local 24 My Labor Radio 2 8 2026

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 54:29

IBEW local 24 Baltimore MD member Seb Grey joins us. We talk music and working class power. We talk about his Star Carr song - Join A Fucking Union. BandCamp Star Carr is here. We also swear a lot & talk about Solidarity. Check your Indiana voter registration here. Thanks to AnneFeeney.com CWA UAW2209 BACLocal4 INKY MLPA

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Ep 1298 | My 3 Takeaways from the Epstein Files

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 61:37

In this episode of "Relatable," Allie breaks down the newest Epstein files released, explaining what the millions of pages of documents really show about prominent political figures. She exposes AI hoaxes, fake “Epstein emails,” and the disturbing but verified correspondence between Jeffrey Epstein and physician Peter Attia. Allie then analyzes Nicki Minaj's outspoken pro-Christian, anti-Democrat turn and contrasts it with the hypocrisy of celebrities like Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber at the Grammys who call for “ICE OUT” while relying on heavy security and gated estates. She also highlights a landmark legal victory for detransitioner Fox Varian, arguing that doctors who push gender surgeries and cross-sex hormones on minors must be held legally accountable. Finally, she critiques the rise of platonic co-parenting, defending the Christian vision of marriage, family, and children's rights against progressive social experiments. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets go on sale February 11 at: ⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠ Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Timecodes: (00:00) Epstein Files Back in the News (02:30) What's Actually in the DOJ's Epstein Release (08:23) Zohran Mamdani & AI-Generated Epstein Conspiracy Theories (23:16) Nicki Minaj's Political Turn (31:11) Grammys Recap (40:30) Jelly Roll's Acceptance Speech (43:30) Detransitioner Lawsuits (51:51) Platonic Co-Parenting --- Today's Sponsors: Fellowship Home Loans | Start with a free consultation at ⁠FellowshipHomeLoans.com/Allie⁠ and receive a $500 credit at closing. NetSuite | If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at ⁠NetSuite.com/Allie⁠. Good Ranchers | If you go to ⁠GoodRanchers.com⁠ and subscribe to any of their boxes of 100% American meat, you'll save up to $500 a year! Plus, if you use the code ALLIE, you'll get an additional $25 off your first order. GhostBed | GhostBed is offering you the lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to ⁠GhostBed.com/Allie⁠ and use promo code ALLIE. Seven Weeks Coffee | Go to ⁠SevenWeeksCoffee.com⁠ and save 15% forever when you subscribe, plus get a free gift with your order! And exclusively, use code ALLIE for an extra 10% off your first order. Concerned Women for America | For a donation of $20 or more, you will get a copy of CWA's new book, written by the CEO and president, Penny Nance, "A Woman's Guide: Seven Rules for Success in Business and Life." Go to ⁠ConcernedWomen.org/Allie⁠ for your copy today. --- Episodes you might like:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hillary Clinton Wrote a Hit Piece on Me. My Response ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000747413684⁠ Ep 1020 | Botched: The Brutality of Trans Mastectomies | Guest: Soren Aldaco ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000659311855⁠ Ep 953 | Andrew Tate Is Wrong About Marriage | Guest: Dr. Brad Wilcox ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-953-andrew-tate-is-wrong-about-marriage-guest-dr/id1359249098?i=1000645909138⁠ Ep 1247 | Three Men & a Baby: Polyamory Is Infiltrating Foster Care ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000729161333⁠ --- Buy Allie's book "You're Not Enough (and That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.alliebethstuckey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Relatable merchandise: Use promo code ALLIE10 for a discount: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The History of Capitalism

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 68:20

Capitalism as an economic system has been around in various forms for over a thousand years and according to our featured guest this week, it keeps evolving. Join us for a lively and challenging discussion between Ralph and Harvard history professor, Sven Beckert, as they discuss his book “Capitalism: A Global History.”Sven Beckert is the Laird Bell Professor of History at Harvard University. He has written widely on the economic, social, and political history of capitalism. His book Empire of Cotton won the Bancroft Prize and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His latest book is Capitalism: A Global History.Capitalism has existed within a whole range of political systems of organizing political power. And this includes authoritarian regimes; this includes fascist regimes; and this includes also liberal democratic regimes such as Great Britain and the United States. And you see this kind of tension emerging today within the United States in which there is a kind of concern, I think, among some capital-owning elites about liberal democracy. They see that as being limiting to some of their business interests.Sven BeckertIn a way, the book tries to not make us to be just powerless cogs in a machine and not powerless cogs in the unfolding of history. But the book very much emphasizes that the particular shape that capitalism has taken at any particular moment in time has a lot to do also with questions of the state. It has a lot to do with questions of political power. It has a lot to do with questions of social contestation. And sometimes capitalism has been reshaped drastically by the actions of people with very little power. And I show that in particular when I look at the end of the slave-based plantation economy in the Americas, which is very much driven by the collective mobilization of some of the poorest and most exploited people on planet Earth—namely the enslaved workers who grow all that sugar and all that cotton or that tobacco in the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.Sven BeckertI think markets and market activities have existed in all human societies. That is not particular to capitalism. And the few efforts in world history in which people have tried to get rid of the market in its entirety have been pretty much economic disasters. So there is a place for the market. There has been a place for the market in all human societies. But in capitalism, the market takes on an importance that it didn't take on in other forms of economic life… I think it is so important to think about this, because, as I said earlier, capitalism is not natural. It's not the only form of economic life on planet Earth. Indeed, it's the opposite. It's a revolutionary departure from older forms of the organization of economic life.Sven BeckertTrump seems really concerned about impeachment because it's beyond his control. And he sees if (with inflation) the economy starts going down more, unemployment up, prices up, all these campaign promises bogus, polls going down—he fears impeachment. And I've yet to hear him say if he was impeached and removed from office, he wouldn't leave the White House—while he's defied all other federal laws, constitutional provisions, and foreign treaties.Ralph NaderNews 1/30/26* Following the murders of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renée Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis – along with the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis, the abduction of 5-year-old Liam Ramos along with his father, and the arrest of an estimated 3,000 people – the Minnesota AFL-CIO called a General Strike for workers to demand ICE leave the state. This one-day general strike, staged during temperatures of -20°F, drew as many as 100,000 workers into the streets, according to Labor Notes. Participating unions included the SEIU, AFT, and the CWA, along with UNITE HERE Local 17, OPEIU Local 12, IATSE Local 13, and AFSCME Council 5, among many others. Minneapolis has been the site of major labor actions before, perhaps most famously the 1934 General Strike, and it remains a relatively union-dense hub today. It was also the locus of the 2020 George Floyd protests, which many see as a reason why the Trump administration has been so hostile towards the locals.* With the spiraling situation in Minnesota, the Trump administration has finally moved to deescalate somewhat. Per POLITICO, “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, has…been sidelined,” and border czar Tom Homan has been dispatched to the state to take over operations there. Moreover, the Atlantic reports “Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as Border Patrol ‘commander at large' and will return to his former job in El Centro, California, where he is expected to retire soon.” While hardly an adequate response to the crisis, these moves do show that Trump sees how badly his lieutenants have bungled their mission. It remains to be seen whether this will mark the end of the high-lawlessness period of ICE activity or if the agency will simply shift its primary theater of operation.* For Minnesota Republicans meanwhile, the situation is nothing short of catastrophic. While the party's fortunes had looked promising just weeks ago, some, like Republican attorney Chris Madel, now say “National Republicans have made it nearly impossible for a Republican to win a statewide election in Minnesota.” Madel had been a candidate for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, but dropped out abruptly this week, citing national Republicans' “stated retribution on the citizens of our state,” per the Star Tribune. While the election is still 10 months away – “a lifetime in politics,” as one person quoted in the story puts it – it is hard to imagine Minnesotans forgetting about the murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti and delivering a statewide victory for Republicans for the first time since 2006.* Speaking of dropping out, the New York Times reports Eleanor Holmes Norton, the 18-term incumbent delegate representing Washington, D.C. in Congress, has filed a termination notice for her re-election campaign. Norton, a civil rights activist and law professor, was elected D.C. delegate in 1991 and earned a reputation as D.C.'s “warrior on the Hill.” Today, she is the oldest person serving in the House at 88 years old. Norton has shown signs of cognitive decline but insisted she would seek reelection and even after her campaign filed this termination paperwork Norton did not make a public statement for days, raising questions about how aware she even was of this decision – a disgraceful end to a towering career. If any silver lining is to be found, one hopes this will serve as a cautionary tale for other members of Congress not to cling to their seats to the bitter end.* In more congressional news, Axios reports, “Nearly half of the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee broke with their party's leadership in stunning fashion…by voting to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress,” for his refusal to testify in the committee's probe related to Jeffrey Epstein. While House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries whipped votes against the motion, Ranking Member Robert Garcia gave committee members permission to “vote their conscience.” With the defections, the vote to hold former President Clinton in contempt was a lopsided 34-8. Nine Democrats voted yes, eight no, and two present. On a separate vote to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt, far fewer Democrats broke ranks. In that vote, Democrats Rashida Tlaib, Summer Lee and Melanie Stansbury voted yes, Dave Min voted present, and the rest voted no. The contempt measure will now move to the House floor and Jeffries must decide whether or not to formally whip votes against the measure there. If it passes a full house vote, the Clintons could be held in jail on contempt charges until they agree to testify, as Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro were during the January 6th investigation.* In more news out of D.C., legendary modern classical composer Philip Glass has pulled the world premiere of his Lincoln Symphony from the Kennedy Center in protest of the venue's takeover by Trump and his cronies. In a statement, Glass wrote “After thoughtful consideration , I have decided to withdraw my Symphony No. 15” because the symphony is “a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center [and its current leadership] today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony.” Just days after this embarrassing fiasco, Kevin Couch, the Center's new head of artistic programming, abruptly resigned without explanation, per the Hill.* Meanwhile, in Alaska, the Anchorage Daily News reports the Alaskan Independence Party – the state's third largest political party founded in the 1970s to push for Alaskan independence from the United States – has voted to dissolve itself. Ballot Access News reports that the party leaders felt that there is “little support” for Alaskan independence today and “the public doesn't even understand the party's original purpose.” Still, the party stands as one of the most successful minor parties of the twentieth century, electing Walter Hickel Governor in 1999 and electing a state legislator in 1992. It almost elected another candidate Tyler Ivanoff, in 2022; he won 48.73% of the vote. The state of Alaska will now give the roughly 19,000 members of the AIP the chance to re-register with another party, per Alaska Public Media.* In more positive independent political news, the Chicago Tribune reports Southwest Side Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez has launched an independent bid for Illinois' 4th Congressional District seat. Sigcho-Lopez, a DSA member and progressive firebrand in Chicago, is campaigning to “end tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and dramatically expand social services in housing and health care,” in Congress and is “aligned with working-class labor unions and street protesters pushing back against Trump.” This seat is currently held by stalwart progressive Jesús “Chuy” García, but he pulled an unsavory bait and switch, announcing he would “not seek reelection just hours before the party primary filing deadline, leaving no time for other hopefuls to get in the race for the suddenly vacant seat as his chief of staff, Patty Garcia, became the only candidate in the Democratic primary.” This has forced other candidates like Sigcho-Lopez to launch independent campaigns. To get on the ballot, he must collect at least 10,816 petition signatures between February 25th and May 26th.* In more state and local news, NPR reports that as the federal government withdraws from international institutions like the World Health Organizations, states are stepping into the breach. California, for example, has joined the WHO's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, or GOARN, and other states like Illinois are poised to follow suit. States like California and Illinois, being sub-national entities, can not join the WHO as a full member, but are eligible to participate in WHO subgroups like GOARN. In a statement, California Governor Gavin Newsom said “The Trump administration's withdrawal from WHO is a reckless decision that will hurt all Californians and Americans…California will not bear witness to the chaos this decision will bring.”* Finally, Axios is out with a major story on the Catholic Church emerging as a “bulwark of resistance,” to Trump's authoritarianism. This piece cites Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemning the ICE killings as “examples of the violence that represent failures in our society to respect the dignity of every human life.” This piece adds that “the three highest-ranking heads of U.S. archdioceses also recently issued a plea for ‘moral foreign policy'” in response to the lawless American military action abroad, namely in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran. Most strikingly, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, the Catholic archbishop for the military's archdiocese, is quoted saying it would be “morally acceptable” for troops to disobey orders that violate their conscience. A related question of troops disobeying illegal orders has been much discussed lately, with Trump suggesting members of Congress who reminded troops of their obligation to do so should be hanged for treason. Notably, Pew data suggests 43% of Catholics in the U.S. were born outside the country or had at least one parent born outside the U.S. Reverend Tom Reese, a Jesuit priest and analyst, said the people being targeted by Trump's immigration crackdown are “the people in the pews.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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Trifulca Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 28:36

Trifulca Media Presenta:En La Clara Con La Trifulca en dónde: Alex Torres y Omar Vázquez Rivera hablan de que le hace falta tanto a la CWA, EWO y al EPWD para tener un año 2026 exitoso.

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Ep. 115 Mapping the Flyway: CWA Science Director Corey Overton on Telemetry, Pintail, and the Klamath Connection