Podcasts about Decline

South Carolina has seen overdose deaths decline for two consecutive years.  Brannon Traxler, acting director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health and an ASTHO board member, discusses how coordination across public health, law enforcement, emergency medical services, treatment providers, and community partners is helping drive those gains. Traxler explains how the state has worked to saturate communities with naloxone and normalize its use, while a rapid-response team reviews overdose and drug seizure data each week to identify emerging hotspots and target resources where they're needed most. She also discusses how the emergence of drugs such as xylazine, medetomidine, and nitazenes is changing the overdose response and why public health messaging must continue to evolve with the illicit drug supply.Expanding Falls Prevention Through Surveillance, Community-Clinical Linkages, and Strategic Planning and EvaluationStrengthening Policies to Prevent Older Adult Falls | ASTHOPHRME - Building Strong Community Connections for Healthy AgingPrioritizing Community-Clinical Linkages to Prevent Falls in Older Adults | ASTHOTelehealth | ASTHO

In a shocking turn of events, the tallest building in Colorado, Republic Plaza, has been taken over by a court-appointed receiver due to the owner, Brookfield, failing to pay the mortgage. But what does this say about the state of downtown Denver? The speaker takes us on a journey to explore the reasons behind the decline of the city's core, from the 16th Street Mall to the current state of affairs.The conversation delves into the impact of the pandemic on office workers and the subsequent decline of retail businesses in the area. The speaker argues that while COVID-19 was a contributing factor, it's not the sole reason for the empty streets. They point to the privately-run neighborhood of Cherry Creek, which has managed to thrive despite the pandemic, as a contrast to the public spaces of downtown Denver. The speaker suggests that the key difference lies in the fact that people live in Cherry Creek and the street is privately owned and maintained.The discussion also touches on the topic of campaign finance and the recent controversy surrounding Victor Marx, a Republican candidate for governor, who has been accused of accepting campaign contributions over the legal limit. The speaker raises questions about the party's ethics and the nomination of candidates who have been involved in questionable practices.If you're interested in understanding the complexities of urban development, campaign finance, and the state of politics in Colorado, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's insightful analysis and thoughts on how to move forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat., John Curtas shares a glass with two of Las Vegas' biggest wine nerds: Eric Prato of Garagiste Wine Room and Dave Klarer of Timeless Hospitality.With Ash out, John finally gets his long-awaited wine episode with plenty of strong opinions and a deep dive into what's actually happening with wine right now.

LikeFolio's Landon Swan discusses Dick's Sporting Goods' (DKS) 33% stock decline, attributing it to the Foot Locker (FL) acquisition and its margin impact. Swan highlights how Nike's (NKE) overproduction and price slashing have squeezed profitability, while brands like On Holdings (ONON) and Deckers' (DECK) Hoka gain share by prioritizing quality. He believes Dick's is oversold and poised for a turnaround once it navigates the Foot Locker integration.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - Subscribe | Schwab NetworkDownload the iOS app - Schwab Network App - App StoreDownload the Amazon Fire Tv App - Amazon.com: Schwab Network : Schwab Network: Audible Books & OriginalsWatch on Sling - Watch Schwab Network | Free TV Channels on FreestreamWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus/catalog/live-tv-channels/3123029569/schwab-networkFollow us on X – Schwab Network (@SchwabNetwork) on XFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - About | Schwab Network

Presentation from Showhttps://gamma.app/docs/The-Broken-Link-Why-Fiat-Systems-Collapse-40s8g61h5qiw28hFrames labor as a law of nature (2 Thessalonians 3:10), not theology. For 10,000 years, the work-sustenance feedback loop was inescapable and visible.Governments discovered they could print money without producing goods, severing the direct link between work and consumption.Citizens become entitled, believing they can consume without producing. Generational debt grows silently. Blame shifts to demographics instead of the system.Elites believe AI/automation will break the law of nature, allowing infinite consumption for the few. The fatal flaw: automation changes how we produce, not the requirement to produce.Resources allocated by political fiat become a battleground. Polarization deepens. Moral decay follows when consumption is decoupled from contribution.Unsustainable promises require external resources. Governments debase currency and wage wars to fund the illusion. Financial imbalances spill into military conflict.Nature always wins. Historical examples (Rome, Weimar, Zimbabwe, Venezuela) show the inevitable collapse pattern.Call to action: shrink the state, restore sound money, reconnect production to consumption, and demand moral clarity.Professor Jiang Xequin Thinking on The Decline of Civilizationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y0FtfGSVVI

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A young girl develops progressive neurological symptoms and a biomarker profile pointing strongly towards a particular metabolic disorder. There's just one problem: the genetic testing is negative. In this Metabolic Mystery, Dr Ayca Burcu Kahraman follows the clues beyond conventional DNA testing to finally crack the case. Can you solve it before she does? Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2903-9323

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Clear clutter fast with a courtroom-inspired trick, and we discuss how Upholders might set boundaries for unwanted accountability partners.  Episode highlights: Try This at Home: A hack for decluttering by issuing an “order to show cause" [04:34] Idea for Do-Spend September— A listener's Do-Spend September upgrade turns into a housewide "Upgrade Week" [01:57] Four Tendencies Tip: How Upholders might set boundaries with Obligers looking for accountability partners [12:11] Happiness Hack: A clever way to repurpose empty Altoid tins [09:54] Fun with the Five Senses: The nostalgia and whimsy of Jello [20:35] Demerits & Gold Stars: Elizabeth's Demerit: fallen off on dog-walking duties; Gretchen's Gold Star: reviewed many books and podcasts [24:26] Mentioned in this episode: Altoid Tin Organizer Insert Take the free Four Tendencies quiz Rest Jump-Start Challenge on the Happier app Dakota Born by Debbie Macomber (Amazon, Bookshop) Blaming by Elizabeth Taylor (Amazon, Bookshop) Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four Tendencies quiz Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9.16.26, Kevin Sheehan asks callers who are the Commanders' biggest risers and fallers after their week one performance vs the Eagles.

Hour 3: What factors really went into the Mets decision to let Pete Alonso walk. The Mets pitching philosophy and are the Jets and Giants catching breaks in Week 2? Was it fair for the Mets to think Pete Alonso will decline soon? Mets fans always have to watch their home-grown stars play elsewhere.

In this solo episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we explore the Macmillan years – that remarkable, contradictory period of post-war British history when the country was forced to confront its diminished place in the world, even as it sought to cling to the vestiges of imperial power.When Anthony Eden led Britain into the Suez Crisis in 1956, he did so believing that Britain could still act unilaterally on the world stage. The rebuke from Eisenhower told a different story. The crisis exposed the weakness of Britain's post-war economy, triggered a run on the reserves, and revealed that the country could no longer act without American permission.Harold Macmillan – who became Chancellor in the aftermath and then Prime Minister in January 1957 – understood the lesson. Suez had been a tactical defeat, he told his cabinet, but it could yet prove "the prelude to a strategic victory." What followed was a decade of managed decline: the military budget was cut, national service was abolished, and the white paper on defence argued that spending 10% of gross national income on defence was excessive.Drawing on Kenneth Morgan's *The People's Peace*, we examine the "one nation Toryism" that characterised Macmillan's government – a form of liberal conservatism that would be denounced by today's Tory party as "creeping Bolshevism." We trace the withdrawal from empire: the end of the Mau Mau emergency in Kenya, the winding up of the Cyprus troubles, the independence of Ghana and Nigeria, and Macmillan's famous "wind of change" speech before the South African parliament in 1960.But we also confront the darker side of British decolonisation – the concentration camps and torture in Kenya, the police state in Nyasaland, and the selective memory that allows Britain to present its retreat from empire as "relatively tranquil and civilised."**Topics covered:**- The aftermath of Suez and the reality of decline- Macmillan's "strategic victory" and one nation Toryism- The 1957 Defence White Paper and massive retaliation- The abolition of national service- The end of the Mau Mau emergency and the Hola Camp scandal- The Cyprus settlement and the release of Archbishop Makarios- Macmillan's "wind of change" speech- The dissolution of the Central African Federation- Britain's diminishing role in the Middle East- The intervention in Jordan, 1958- Parallels with American decline today---*If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us – we are migrating from Patreon to Substack. Details in the show notes.*Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Terms & Conditions, a new series from The John Cash Show Podcast. Every episode, John Cash takes an unwritten rule of modern life... relationships, money, friendship, family and reads the fine print nobody actually discusses out loud. Episode one tackles one of the most requested topics in the group chat: the hall pass. Is it possible to give your partner temporary permission to be with someone else and come out the other side with the relationship intact? John breaks down what a hall pass actually requires (way more detail than most people think), walks through five real scenarios where good intentions fall apart, and lays out the exact nine-point conversation two people need to have before ever agreeing to one. Then he delivers his official ruling: Accept the Terms, Decline the Terms, or Renegotiate the Terms. Whether you're firmly monogamous, curious about non-traditional arrangements, or just here for the conversation everyone's too afraid to have out loud this episode has a seat for you. Subscribe so you never miss a moment and follow @TheJohnCashShow for clips and updates between episodes.

Peter Gray is a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College. A Columbia-educated researcher with a PhD in biological sciences from Rockefeller University, he has published widely across developmental psychology, anthropology, and education, and authored a college introductory psychology textbook now in its eighth edition. He is the co-founder of Let Grow, the nonprofit he started with Lenore Skenazy and Jonathan Haidt to make childhood independence easy, normal, and legal, and the author of Free to Learn and the forthcoming Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety. Peter Gray joined host Robert Glazer to talk about The Decline of Childhood Independence, the Case for Unstructured Play, and Why Freedom is Care. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠masterclass.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Northwest Registered Agent: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠

Fritz welcomes back Dr. Kendra Baumgartner, a longtime friend and one of his very first podcast guests, to tackle a question every grower eventually faces: when does an aging vineyard block cross from struggling to done? Kendra walks through the trunk diseases, root pathogens, and viruses that build up in vines over decades, explaining which problems a vine can carry for years and which ones signal it's time to act. Fritz and Kendra cover how to sample and diagnose these issues in the field, when retraining a vine still makes sense, and when replanting is the smarter call. Kendra brings decades of USDA plant pathology experience and now runs her own vineyard consulting practice, giving growers a clear framework for reading the signs before decline spreads across a whole block. Growers walking their older vineyards this fall will find plenty to take back into the rows. In this episode, you will hear: Trunk diseases like esca, Eutypa, and Botryosphaeria dieback, and how fast each one actually kills a vine Sawing into a vine to find wood cankers and confirm a diagnosis before ripping anything out When retraining or "vine surgery" saves a declining vine, and when it's a waste of time Root diseases including armillaria, black foot, and phytophthora, and the wet soil conditions that invite them Leafroll and red blotch virus, how they spread, and their long term drag on fruit quality Grape root borer, cane borer, and nematodes as hidden causes of vineyard decline A practical framework for deciding whether to retrain, replant, or rip out an aging block Follow and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more listeners.

Is it over for Dabo Swinney at Clemson? The Format Podcast tackles the biggest question surrounding Clemson football: whether Dabo can lead the Tigers back to national championship contention in the modern era of NIL, the transfer portal, conference realignment, and expanded College Football Playoff pressure. We break down Clemson's recent decline, recruiting questions, roster construction, quarterback development, coaching decisions, and whether the program's standards have changed. Should Clemson stay patient with its championship coach, or is the game passing Dabo Swinney by? This is a must-watch Clemson Tigers discussion for college football fans.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

What happens when a school has only a fraction of the students it was built to serve? Hal Woods, Chief of Policy for Kids First Chicago, joins The Lisa Dent Show to discuss declining CPS enrollment, underused school buildings, student opportunities, and the complicated decisions facing Chicago's public schools.

Are you feeling like you are losing your mind as you approach menopause, perimenopause, or even in postpartum? Stress, fatigue, emotional dysregulation, brain fog, forgetfulness, adult ADHD…all can be seen as levels of estrogen and progesterone decline in the body. Ali Miller RD, walks you through the symptoms of perimenopause, the role of estrogen receptors on the brain and regions of impact as well as how hormones can influence memory, learning, neurogenesis, and serve as neuroprotective mechanisms to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.    In this empowering episode you will learn about tools beyond HRT in management of menopausal memory decline or perimenopausal ADHD including key nutrients and food-as-medicine focus. In the past 5 years the diagnosis of ADHD in women aged 30-50 has doubled, get ahead of the curve and start to harness your stress response to prevent burn out and focus issues while managing hormone symptoms.    Supplements Highlighted in the Episode: Relax and Regulate Calm and Clear Bio-C Plus vitamin C EPA-DHA Extra EPA-DHA Liquid Vitamin D Balanced Blend   Labs discussed: Dutch Complete Hormone and Cortisol Panel Naturally Nourished Comprehensive Wellness Panel   Podcasts and research articles featured: Episode 395: Testing Women's Hormones: Saliva, Urine and Blood | Naturally Nourished Episode 485 Perimenopause Reset with Dr. Jen | Naturally Nourished   Beyond Hot Flashes: The Role of Estrogen Receptors in Menopausal Mental Health and Cognitive Decline - PMC  

AJA Woods (The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy) joins Matthew to trace how "cultural Marxism" mutated from Nazi "cultural Bolshevism" and the British Union of Fascists' attacks on modernist art, through Lyndon LaRouche's CIA-brainwashing lore, into Paul Weyrich and William Lind's 1990s "political correctness" rebrand, Pat Buchanan and the Tea Party's free-floating panic, Andrew Breitbart's arugula jokes, before finally landing as Christopher Rufo's anti-CRT crusade and James Lindsay's "Race Marxism."  Woods argues the throughline isn't honest scholarship on the Frankfurt School but a recurring move: relabel any liberation struggle—civil rights, feminism, trans rights, climate action—as an elite conspiracy, so its gains can be revoked as "foreign" corruption. Should sane people keep participating in these "debates" or refuse the frame and point to material stakes instead?  Show Notes A.J.A. Woods, The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy: Why the Right Blames the Frankfurt School for the Decline of the West  Jack Z. Bratich, Conspiracy Panics: Political Rationality and Popular Culture  Perry Anderson, Considerations on Western Marxism  James Lindsay, Race Marxism: The Truth About Critical Race Theory and Praxis Christopher Rufo, New Yorker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Tony and the Jeep Talk Show crew for the Tuesday night Round Table pre-party at 7:30 PM Central. The guys get into whether swapping an old Jeep alternator or power steering pump for a refund is clever parts collecting or just stealing, then debate backing into parking spots versus pulling in like God intended. They also cover the Wolfbox G900 Tri-Pro 3-channel mirror dash cam coming for review on the Gladiator and TJs, plus TJ e-brake headaches and why mom-and-pop shops matter. Timestamps 00:00 – Round Table Intro and Pre‑Party Overview 00:22 – Ethics of Returning Parts for a Refund 02:13 – Dealing with Unintentional Free Items from Retailers 05:01 – Unclaimed Extra Deliveries and Integrity Choices 06:22 – Integrity and Store Size: Big vs Mom‑and‑Pop 08:20 – Decline of Retail Expertise and Rise of AI 13:39 – Cash Flow, Shipping Costs, and Insurance for Small Businesses 16:36 – Integrity and Moral Flexibility within Jeep Community 20:45 – Backing into Parking Spaces: Pros, Cons, and Safety 25:01 – Wolfbox Mirror Camera System Overview 27:23 – Installing and Positioning the Wolfbox Camera System 31:17 – Emergency Brake Adjustments and Coil Challenges 34:50 – Acquiring and Planning Wolfbox Installation for Various Vehicles 44:05 – Closing Remarks and Legal Disclaimer Key Highlights Is returning a similar old Jeep part for a full refund theft or just using the store as your parts supplier? Why backing into a spot can be safer with a spare tire, metal in your neck, or a big truck Wolfbox G900 Tri-Pro 4K three-camera mirror system: mounting, sun visor issues, parking mode, and off-road use TJ emergency brake adjustment struggles and JK cable tricks Big-box store mistakes versus mom-and-pop integrity and cash flow realities If you enjoyed the Round Table, hit like, drop a comment telling us whether you back in or pull forward, subscribe so you never miss a Tuesday night, and visit jeeptalkshow.com for the full archive and merch. Support the Show & Shop Jeep Gear Thank you for watching and listening! If you enjoyed the conversation with Tony, Rick, Bob, Kevin, and Roger, consider checking out some of the great products and upgrades we discussed. WOLFBOX G900 TriPro 3-Channel 4K Mirror Dash Cam View on Amazon Shop official Jeep Talk Show gear and use our Amazon storefront at jeeptalkshow.com/amazon to support the show on the parts you already buy. Every purchase through those links helps keep the interviews, trail talk, and wrenching content coming at no extra cost to you.

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Ep 320 Peacewarts: Morphological Peace 101 – From Weapon to Tool: Converting the War Machine (Class 2) We examine the industrial mechanics of defense conversion, moving from ordnance to output. Using the Ford Willow Run transition, the 1976 Lucas Aerospace Workers' Plan, the 1993 Pentagon "Last Supper" consolidation, and the post-Cold War Technology Reinvestment Project as historical anchors, we explore how to audit industrial path dependence and protect workforces during structural peace shifts. Homework: Look up the history of the 1976 Lucas Aerospace Workers' Plan at lucasplan.org.uk and name two of the six product categories proposed by the workers. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Reflect on a machine, vehicle, or tool you rely on daily. Journal about the industrial supply chains required to produce it and how that same manufacturing base could serve peace over preparation for war. Books: If you would like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew Crawford, an insightful reflection on manual crafts, trade skills, and our physical relationship with machines, and The Permanent War Economy: American Capitalism in Decline by Seymour Melman, a foundational text detailing the structural mechanics of military-dependent economies. Learning Topics: Defense Industry Conversion; Industrial Path Dependence; Lucas Aerospace Plan; Telechiric Machines; Seymour Melman; Defense Consolidation; Re-Commoning. Join the Community / Get the Books: https://www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

Brian Beckner and Ed Daly are joined by the great Jason Stewart for a packed episode of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast featuring football, baseball, conspiracy theories, prison movies, gambling, and the return of some of the show's favorite arguments. The guys dive deep into the 1974 Burt Reynolds classic The Longest Yard, revisiting the bizarre prison system, the Mean Machine, Burt Reynolds' Paul Crewe, the guards' football team, and the increasingly insane events surrounding the climactic game. Before getting to the movie, the guys discuss the NFL's return, Kyle Shanahan's fantasy-football-hostile approach to injury and lineup information, the 49ers' trip to Australia, Antarctica truthers, hollow-earth theory, and the surprising connection between DK Metcalf and conspiracy theories. The show also revisits the recent Shohei Ohtani/Ipei Mizuhara gambling scandal and the documentary/podcast investigation that changed Jason's mind about Ohtani's involvement. Brian, Ed and Jason debate whether Ohtani truly knew what was happening — and marvel at Ipei's unforgettable haircut. Then it's time for The Longest Yard, including: Burt Reynolds at the absolute peak of his stardom Paul Crewe's spectacularly irrational behavior The mysterious circumstances surrounding his prison sentence The absurdly lax Florida prison system The prison football team and the Mean Machine Captain Knauer and his love of beating prisoners with a stick Caretaker's incredible prison hustling operation Bernadette Peters' bizarrely shoehorned-in character The movie's extremely dated racism and attitudes The mysterious mud-shoveling prison work Richard Kiel's terrifying presence The surprisingly authentic football action Ray Nitschke and the real football players appearing in the movie The game's bizarre scoring Drop kicks, safeties and questionable football rules The Warden's ridiculous demand that Paul Crewe throw the game The prison guards' championship ambitions The violent climax The famous final play The confusing ending involving the game ball And, naturally, the eternal question: Why is it called The Longest Yard? The episode closes with a special appearance by Jason Stewart answering a listener's question about MLB umpire Doug Eddings demanding that Cardinals pitcher Hansel Rincón straighten his slightly tilted hat. Jason weighs in on baseball's changing culture, bat flips, player celebrations, old-school baseball etiquette and whether Doug Eddings deserves to be forced into retirement. And, because this is The Baller Lifestyle Podcast, the guys also determine who would be the loudest comer in The Longest Yard. It's another chaotic combination of sports, comedy, movie criticism, nostalgia and completely unnecessary arguments. In This Episode 00:00 — Welcome to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast Brian welcomes listeners to the show, promotes Patreon and discusses the PrizePicks sponsorship. 04:00 — Football Is Back The NFL season is approaching and Kyle Shanahan's famously unpredictable player information becomes a fantasy-football issue. 08:00 — The 49ers, Australia & Antarctica Truthers The guys discuss the 49ers-Rams game in Australia and somehow arrive at Antarctica conspiracy theories and hollow-earth theory. 15:00 — Ricky Schroeder, Vin Diesel & Dolly Parton A bizarre discussion about tributes to Dolly Parton and Vin Diesel's singing. 19:00 — Shohei Ohtani & The Ipei Mizuhara Mystery Jason revisits his previous skepticism about Shohei Ohtani's involvement in the gambling scandal. 27:00 — The Shohei Podcast Changed Jason's Mind The federal investigation, the lack of evidence against Ohtani, and whether Ipei was the ultimate fall guy. 33:00 — Ipei's Haircut The guys discover one of the most unforgettable haircuts in sports history. 38:00 — The Longest Yard The guys introduce the 1974 Burt Reynolds football classic. 43:00 — Burt Reynolds' Paul Crewe Is A Disaster The bizarre opening sequence and Paul Crewe's violent confrontation with his girlfriend. 49:00 — How Did This Guy Only Get Two Years? The guys question the charges, the police chase and the strange criminal justice system depicted in the movie. 54:00 — Welcome to Citrus State Prison Paul Crewe arrives at prison and encounters the guards, prisoners and the football program. 01:00:00 — Captain Knauer & Prison Violence The guys meet the terrifying head of the prison football operation. 01:06:00 — The Warden Wants A Championship The prison warden recruits Paul Crewe to help turn the guards into champions. 01:12:00 — Caretaker & The Prison Football Team Caretaker introduces Crewe to the inmates and begins assembling the Mean Machine. 01:18:00 — Mud Wrestling, Prison Work & Cool Hand Luke The guys examine the bizarre prison work scenes and the movie's similarities to classic prison films. 01:25:00 — The Mean Machine Takes Shape The convicts assemble their team and prepare for the showdown against the guards. 01:32:00 — Richard Kiel & The Football Players The guys discuss the enormous Richard Kiel and the surprisingly legitimate football casting. 01:38:00 — Bernadette Peters & The Most Convenient Romance In Movie History Caretaker arranges an unusual deal involving football equipment and the warden's secretary. 01:44:00 — Caretaker's Death The movie takes an unexpectedly dark turn. 01:49:00 — The Football Game Begins The Mean Machine finally takes the field against the guards. 01:55:00 — A Very Confusing Scoreboard The guys attempt to make sense of safeties, touchdowns, extra points and the movie's football rules. 02:02:00 — The Most Violent Football Game Ever The game turns brutal as the guards attempt to intimidate and injure the convicts. 02:10:00 — The Warden Orders Paul Crewe To Throw The Game Paul is threatened with being framed for Caretaker's murder unless he deliberately loses. 02:18:00 — Paul Crewe Betrays His Team The Mean Machine begins to realize that Crewe is intentionally throwing the game. 02:25:00 — The Turning Point After watching his teammates get beaten up, Paul Crewe finally decides to fight back. 02:31:00 — The Final Drive The Mean Machine mounts its comeback. 02:37:00 — The Longest Yard's Final Play Paul Crewe makes the movie's unforgettable final run into the end zone. 02:43:00 — The Game Ball & The Ending The guys debate the movie's bizarre final sequence. 02:48:00 — Why Is It Called The Longest Yard? A completely unnecessary investigation into the title. 02:53:00 — Who Is The Loudest Comer? The guys rank the characters based on their completely subjective sexual prowess. 03:00:00 — Jason Stewart Gets An Email A listener asks Jason about MLB umpire Doug Eddings and Hansel Rincón's tilted hat. 03:06:00 — Jason Stewart vs. Doug Eddings Jason explains why the incident doesn't bother him nearly as much as other modern baseball behavior. 03:12:00 — The Decline of Old-School Baseball Bat flips, celebrations, dress codes and the proper way to play the game. 03:18:00 — The Future of The Bachelor The guys discuss the changing reality-TV landscape and the possibility that The Bachelor may be on its way out. 03:22:00 — Wrap-Up Brian, Ed and Jason say goodbye. Follow The Baller Lifestyle Subscribe to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast and check out the Patreon for bonus episodes and exclusive content. 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Male fertility rates have been declining for decades -- and a new study from India reveals an unexpected factor that may be making the problem worse for some men. In this episode, I break down research involving over one thousand three hundred men that found genetic variants in specific genes combined with electronic radiation exposure significantly increased the risk of complete absence of sperm -- particularly in men over thirty. This study suggests that some men may be genetically more vulnerable to EMF effects on fertility, and I'll explain what that means for you. In This Episode How genetic variants in meiotic regulator genes affect sperm production Why electronic radiation exposure may exacerbate fertility problems in genetically predisposed men What this means for men trying to conceive and those considering fertility treatment One practical step you can take today to reduce your exposure Featured Study Read the full study: Men with genetic predisposition face greater fertility challenges when exposed to electromagnetic radiation See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

After a few days of perspective, I detail why I think the dynamics of the program have changed for the worse. After several seasons of missing the chance to take a step forward, a major fall is in progress. Even with a win at BC, the odds for Rutgers to gain bowl eligibility is slim based on this team is built. With every national college football pregame show, podcast and prominent media members criticizing RU for the loss to UMass, I think the impact on recruiting, donors, corporate sponsors, fan support and national perception will go far beyond this weekend. That is unless a change is made by AD Keli Zinn.Also discussed is Rutgers men's basketball landing 4-star recruit RJ Moore and several women's programs having a good weekend.Note: Apologies for the video quality at times in this podcast. I'm not sure what happened but as always I'll continue to tweak things to improve. Thank you for watching and listening.#rutgersfootball

We sat down with retired Marine pilot & recovery coach Garret Biss (ValiantPath) to discuss the hidden crisis: the true roots of veteran trauma & why military addiction recovery is unique. Biss explains how his program helps struggling heroes find their ValiantPath. It's time to help those who served Thanks for joining me for this episode! I'm a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I've also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I'd love to hear from you! As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests' and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

CAPTION XERXES I OF PERSIAMiddle East Conflict Drives Economic DeclineGaius and Germanicus: Transitioning to Persia, the hosts examine the regional conflict, noting escalating military tensions. Germanicus argues that unlike typical midterm elections, foreign policy will heavily influence the upcoming vote. The war against Iran, fought primarily on behalf of Israel, has severely damaged the domestic economy and alienated the MAGA base. Average Americans are facing devastating fuel and food inflation, with diesel reaching $6.12 a gallon and agricultural prices like wheat and soy rising 14% to 16% monthly. With the president's approval rating collapsing to 33%, Iran has strategic incentive to launch counterattacks against commercial tankers to further disrupt the electorate before the vote. Germanicus asserts the establishment has no real endgame, relying on mainstream media propaganda to project false success. He compares this imperial overreach to the chaotic third century or the end of the Roman Republic. Ultimately, he views these crises as a necessary catalyst for a vital strategic withdrawal. These modern conflicts are no longer overhead wars that can be easily written off, but rather systemic threats that actively destroy actual power and reputation. Extricating itself from these costly, destructive foreign entanglements is the only way for the United States to regroup and successfully recover its complete domestic strength. (2)

We step back to synthesize what's changed in wild turkey science since the show began and where the biggest open questions still remain.   Resources: Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Brookshire, W. C., & Strickland, B. K. (2022). Analysis of supplemental wildlife feeding in Mississippi and environmental gastrointestinal parasite load. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 995437. Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Strickland, B. K., & Brookshire, W. C. (2022). Identifying aflatoxin exposure risk from supplemental feeding of deer. The Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 58(2), 384-388. Impacts of vegetation structure on hen survival and nest success | Ep 195 Landscape level habitat corridor sustains turkeys | Ep 158 Longer the snood, bigger the brood | Ep 68 Population dynamics & season dates in Mississippi | Ep 02 REV and LPDV: New research on turkey disease | Ep 182 Rosenberg, K. V., et al. (2019). Decline of the North American avifauna. Science, 366(6461), 120-124. Shea, S. A., et al. (2026). Retroviral Infections Affect Survival and Clutch Size of Female Wild Turkeys. Ecology and Evolution, 16(4), e73383. Smith, C. R., et al. (2026). Annual survival and resource selection of juvenile male wild turkeys in central Tennessee. The Journal of Wildlife Management, e70255. Turner, M.A., et al. (2026). Vegetation composition and structure influences female wild turkey survival during incubation. Journal of Wildlife Management.   Enter our raffle for a chance to win a Wild Turkey Science hunt with Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Marcus Lashley at the historic Westervelt Hunting Lodge: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Qam/   We've launched our second online wild turkey course  ! Enroll in  Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History & Habitat to learn about the principal biology, mating, behavior, food selection, human dimensions, hunter interactions, and historical context of wild turkeys. This course is accredited by the Society of American Foresters as a Category 2 course worth 7 Continuing Forestry Education credits. Participants can also earn up to 5 CEUs in Category I of The Wildlife Society's Certified Wildlife Biologist Program. Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManagerBio   Be sure to check out our first comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Enroll Now!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear!   This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

We step back to synthesize what's changed in wild turkey science since the show began and where the biggest open questions still remain.   Resources: Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Brookshire, W. C., & Strickland, B. K. (2022). Analysis of supplemental wildlife feeding in Mississippi and environmental gastrointestinal parasite load. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 995437. Huang, M. H., Demarais, S., Strickland, B. K., & Brookshire, W. C. (2022). Identifying aflatoxin exposure risk from supplemental feeding of deer. The Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 58(2), 384-388. Impacts of vegetation structure on hen survival and nest success | Ep 195 Landscape level habitat corridor sustains turkeys | Ep 158 Longer the snood, bigger the brood | Ep 68 Population dynamics & season dates in Mississippi | Ep 02 REV and LPDV: New research on turkey disease | Ep 182 Rosenberg, K. V., et al. (2019). Decline of the North American avifauna. Science, 366(6461), 120-124. Shea, S. A., et al. (2026). Retroviral Infections Affect Survival and Clutch Size of Female Wild Turkeys. Ecology and Evolution, 16(4), e73383. Smith, C. R., et al. (2026). Annual survival and resource selection of juvenile male wild turkeys in central Tennessee. The Journal of Wildlife Management, e70255. Turner, M.A., et al. (2026). Vegetation composition and structure influences female wild turkey survival during incubation. Journal of Wildlife Management.   Enter our raffle for a chance to win a Wild Turkey Science hunt with Dr. Will Gulsby and Dr. Marcus Lashley at the historic Westervelt Hunting Lodge: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Qam/   We've launched our second online wild turkey course  ! Enroll in  Wild Turkey Manager: Biology, History & Habitat to learn about the principal biology, mating, behavior, food selection, human dimensions, hunter interactions, and historical context of wild turkeys. This course is accredited by the Society of American Foresters as a Category 2 course worth 7 Continuing Forestry Education credits. Participants can also earn up to 5 CEUs in Category I of The Wildlife Society's Certified Wildlife Biologist Program. Enroll now: https://tinyurl.com/WildTurkeyManagerBio   Be sure to check out our first comprehensive online wild turkey course featuring experts across multiple institutions that specialize in habitat management and population management for wild turkeys. Earn up to 20.5 CFE hours! Enroll Now!    Dr. Marcus Lashley @DrDisturbance, Publications Dr. Will Gulsby @dr_will_gulsby, Publications Turkeys for Tomorrow @turkeysfortomorrow  UF Game Lab @ufgamelab, YouTube   Want to help wild turkey conservation? Please take our quick survey to take part in our research!   Do you have a topic you'd like us to cover? Leave us a review or send us an email at wildturkeyscience@gmail.com!   Watch these podcasts on YouTube   Please help us by taking our (quick) listener survey - Thank you!    Check out the DrDisturbance YouTube channel! DrDisturbance YouTube   Want to help support the podcast? Our friends at Grounded Brand have an option to donate directly to Wild Turkey Science at checkout. Thank you in advance for your support!   Leave a podcast rating for a chance to win free gear!   This podcast is made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow, a grassroots organization dedicated to the wild turkey. To learn more about TFT, go to turkeysfortomorrow.org.    Music by Artlist.io Produced & edited by Charlotte Nowak

Gulliver's Travels is one of the landmarks of world literature. Gulliver's adventures with the tiny but spirited Lilliputians, the giant inhabitants of Brobdingnag, the flying island of Laputa, and the rational horses of Houyhnmhnmland have become globally famous for their satirical wit and visionary creativity. Early editions credited Gulliver himself as the author, and many readers believed him to be a real person. Later commentators have variously described the work as proto-science fiction, as inspired children's literature and as a forerunner of the modern novel. The editor's introduction to this celebratory anniversary edition contextualises Gulliver's Travels in Swift's life and work as a whole while exploring its rich and remarkable afterlife. All the original illustrations and maps are included, as are the frontispiece portraits. Generous annotation explains textual details which might now seem obscure, and appendices contain additional documents and images to enhance contemporary understanding and enjoyment. David Womersley is the Thomas Warton Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford. His books include Divinity and State, Gibbon and the “Watchmen of the Holy City” and The Transformation of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He is also the editor of many books, including the Penguin Classics editions of Gibbons's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson and David Hume's complete essays. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Historical Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature.   YouTube Channel: here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Grapevine journalist Elías Þórsson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week is;[00:02:10] Increased Sales Of The Icelandic FlagThis summer saw a major increase in sales of flagpoles and the Icelandic flag according to Brynjar Húnfjörð, the CEO of Íslandshús, a company that sells flagpoles. Brynjar cites a recent change in Icelandic law: until this summer, it was illegal to hoist the flag after darkness or specific hours of the day. The change allowed the flag to be hoisted around the clock between May 1 and August 15.[00:15:55] High Speed Ride-Sharing Car-ChaseThis Saturday, the police in Reykjavík engaged in a high-speed chase after a reportedly intoxicated man who had rented a ride-share car from local ride-sharing company Hopp, driven at speeds up to 140 km/h, and hit several vehicles along the way. At least five police cars and two police motorcycles went in pursuit, eventually catching the driver in Víðidalur, Reykjavík. He was arrested and taken into custody “until he was fit to be interrogated,” according to the police.[00:19:54] Free Media TV News In Iceland Comes To An EndThe Icelandic media market was one of the main topics of discussion this weekend, following media company SÝN's announcement that it was discontinuing its TV news, which had run since 1986. This means that Iceland only has a single TV news program left, run by the State Broadcasting Service, RÚV. Iceland also only has a single daily paper left, Morgunblaðið. Logi Einarsson, the minister responsible for the media in Iceland, was interviewed both by RÚV and Vísir on the topic, and former minister of the media Lilja Alfreðsdóttir was also interviewed, making the point that RÚV had expanded over the past few years at the expense of free media in Iceland, going on to say that parliament wasn't taking the dire situation of media in Iceland seriously enough.[00:34:16] Icelandic Car Rental Companies Face Billions In BacktaxesIcelandic car rental companies face billions of krónur in back taxes. Last week, it came to light that the Icelandic tax authorities might charge many of the biggest car rental companies VAT on their sales of insurance to customers. Between 15 and 30% of a car rental company's income stems from selling insurance on their vehicles, and if the taxation is backdated as far back as six years, companies such as Bílaleiga Akureyrar might have to pay up to 2 billion ISK. If this happens, many of the biggest car rental companies in Iceland might simply become insolvent, disrupting the car rental market in Iceland significantly.[00:43:56] More Details On Biggest Cocaine Bust In Iceland's HistoryIn late June, the police reported the largest cocaine bust in Iceland's history–106 kg, which has a street value of around 3 billion ISK. The drugs were hidden in a small compartment underneath the Bulgarian aluminum freighter Koznitza, which was arriving from Brazil. Earlier that month, a specialized van with diving equipment arrived in the country on the Norræna ferry from Denmark. Two Brazilian divers also arrived to fetch the drugs and, according to the police, were “specialized in drug diving.” However, they ran into problems immediately, as their suits were too small, so they had to start by buying more gear, and it took them two tries to fetch the cocaine, which they had to swim 1.5 km to reach. To help them cover that distance, they used what's called a ‘scooter'—a James Bond-esque propeller device. But to add insult to injury, the police had been tracking the drugs all the way from Brazil, and before the divers even reached the ship, the cocaine had been replaced with fake material. The investigation is expected to conclude this week.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport The Reykjavík Grapevine's reporting by becoming a subscriber at https://www.grapevine.is/subscribe - We are also a printed magazine. You can subscribe to that too.You can also support The Reykjavík Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHO ARE WE?The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine published in Iceland since 2003. We bringing you the news and views on Icelandic culture and society, sprinkled with music coverage, travel content, restaurant reviews and more. More on https://www.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Gulliver's Travels is one of the landmarks of world literature. Gulliver's adventures with the tiny but spirited Lilliputians, the giant inhabitants of Brobdingnag, the flying island of Laputa, and the rational horses of Houyhnmhnmland have become globally famous for their satirical wit and visionary creativity. Early editions credited Gulliver himself as the author, and many readers believed him to be a real person. Later commentators have variously described the work as proto-science fiction, as inspired children's literature and as a forerunner of the modern novel. The editor's introduction to this celebratory anniversary edition contextualises Gulliver's Travels in Swift's life and work as a whole while exploring its rich and remarkable afterlife. All the original illustrations and maps are included, as are the frontispiece portraits. Generous annotation explains textual details which might now seem obscure, and appendices contain additional documents and images to enhance contemporary understanding and enjoyment. David Womersley is the Thomas Warton Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford. His books include Divinity and State, Gibbon and the “Watchmen of the Holy City” and The Transformation of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He is also the editor of many books, including the Penguin Classics editions of Gibbons's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson and David Hume's complete essays. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Historical Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gulliver's Travels is one of the landmarks of world literature. Gulliver's adventures with the tiny but spirited Lilliputians, the giant inhabitants of Brobdingnag, the flying island of Laputa, and the rational horses of Houyhnmhnmland have become globally famous for their satirical wit and visionary creativity. Early editions credited Gulliver himself as the author, and many readers believed him to be a real person. Later commentators have variously described the work as proto-science fiction, as inspired children's literature and as a forerunner of the modern novel. The editor's introduction to this celebratory anniversary edition contextualises Gulliver's Travels in Swift's life and work as a whole while exploring its rich and remarkable afterlife. All the original illustrations and maps are included, as are the frontispiece portraits. Generous annotation explains textual details which might now seem obscure, and appendices contain additional documents and images to enhance contemporary understanding and enjoyment. David Womersley is the Thomas Warton Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford. His books include Divinity and State, Gibbon and the “Watchmen of the Holy City” and The Transformation of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He is also the editor of many books, including the Penguin Classics editions of Gibbons's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Boswell's Life of Samuel Johnson and David Hume's complete essays. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and of the Royal Historical Society. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube Channel: here Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An A-list Japanese cast. An international action star. A budget somewhere between $175million and $225 million. A director making his first feature film. A box office bomb so bad the studio wrote it off the day after it was released.The story of the 47 Ronin is a fixture of Japanese culture, but this is the story of 47 Ronin (2013), and what came after.No spoilers but there's a twist in this one.John Carreyrou's original reporting on the Conquest SagaWe have a Patreon if you want to support the show with extra contractual discretionary funding. If you want to email someone to ask for $5million, best avoid goingroguetansy@gmail.comCLIPS 47 Ronin (dir. Carl Rinsch)47 Ronin Press Conference 47 Ronin Fight Featurette300 (dir Zack Snyder)Democracy ManifestMUSIC“Expeditionary”, “The Chamber”, “Five Armies”, “Malicious”, “Night Vigil”, “On The Ground”, “Ancient Rite”, “Oppressive Gloom”, “Decline”, “The Descent”, “Finding Movement”, “Divertissement”, “Floating City”, “Covert Affair”, “I Knew A Guy”, & “Marty Gots A Plan”, “Hard Boiled”, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”, “Walking Along”, “Modern Jazz Samba”, “Gymnopedie No 1"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)“Suspended Animation”, “The Kraken's Pursuit”, “Saline” & “The Rise of Heroes” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com“Sneaky Snooper”, “Atlantis”, “Middle Earth”, “Dark Mystery”, “Fight Scene”, “The Talk”, “Search and Destroy”,  & “Tempting Fate” by Jason Shaw - Audionautix.comLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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"There's a kind of ghoulish happiness about people they think are bad and dangerous being killed. They were celebrating, but they were also signalling — look at me, I'm saying the thing everyone's supposed to say." Brian sits down with Dr Benedict Beckeld, philosopher and author of Western Self-Contempt: Oikophobia in the Decline of Civilizations, on why cultures come to hold themselves in contempt — and why he thinks it isn't new, or an excess of empathy. Also: macro and micro monomania, his terms for reading all of history through one lens; which class the contempt starts in and how it spreads; the Canadian identity built on not being American; and whether the "weak men create hard times" idiom survives contact with the historical record. "Nothing is more human than taking a good idea too far. Once somebody levels a good point of self-critique against his own community, the next person has to show he's even smarter, and levels a more extreme one." Support the show: feedthebadger.com/support Send us a message: feedthebadger.com/justthetip Join the community: badgernation.online

Victor Hugo Vaca Jr. shares his perspective on globalist machinations and details his experiences at the US Naval Academy, alleging that he witnessed systemic corruption and psychological grooming designed to create obedient “psychopaths.” He discusses how elite families are ratcheting up Agenda 2030, digital IDs, and 5G technology to establish global control since their plot is becoming obvious. Vaca believes China will come out number one and America will be relegated to the fourth or fifth position behind BRICS nations, highlighting a perceived shift in power from the West to the East, while warning of a future defined by mass surveillance and the erosion of civil liberties. He believes the dystopia has a silver lining and urges people to keep calm and flow. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics Escape The Technocracy (15% off w/ GEOPOLITICS!) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics Expat Money Online Summit 2026 https://expatmoney.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Victor-Hugo Collection https://victorhugocollection.com Rumble https://rumble.com/c/VictorHugoArt BitChute https://www.bitchute.com/channel/jXEX4lQwSgmb About Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr. The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo Vaca Jr. is a multifaceted American artist, filmmaker, author, journalist and founder of the Trademarked, Modern Art Music Movement, the fusion of art, music, film, fashion, literature and education, fostering peace, love and compassionate wealth, worldwide. He is recognized for pioneering modern art gonzo journalism, a fusion of Hunter S. Thompson's gonzo style with cryptic, subliminal art inspired by Dali and Picasso. His work often addresses social and political themes, aiming to document the “beautiful chaos” of contemporary life for future generations. He directed the award-winning film Crackhead Jesus: The Movie (2010). Victor-Hugo Vaca II claims “art is the last bastion of free speech” and as a dissident, Veteran, American refugee, living in the former USSR, Republic of Georgia, near the border with Russia, between War Zones and hot spots of global conflict, after escaping China, two hours before the last border closed, on the day that the Wuhan virus whistleblower, Dr. Li Wenliang died, he uses modern-art-gonzo-journalism to combat censorship on steroids during the information war. Known as, The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo, the native New Yorker born in the same Elmhurst Hospital as President Donald Trump, is listed in the Library of Congress Reference Book, by DB Burkeman titled, “Stickers: From Punk Rock to Contemporary Art”, as “one of the most influential artists of our time”, alongside The Wu Tang Clan, Banksy and Shepard Fairey. The Maverick Artist Victor-Hugo founded and Trademarked, the Modern Art Music Movement, the fusion of art, music, film, fashion, literature and education, fostering peace, love and compassionate wealth, worldwide and attended the prestigious United States Naval Academy alongside Carter Page in the Class of 1993. He has dedicated his life to shedding Light on the darkness so that the darkness cannot overcome it and starts every Modern Art Music Movement podcast by stating, “My job is not to be politically correct. It is to witness, observe, analyze and document, the beautiful chaos that surrounds us all, so that future generations can understand how we got to this moment in time.” *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

How can church leaders know when a declining church is ready for revitalization, replanting, or a new approach to ministry? On today's episode, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss 5 marks of a church that is ready to pursue renewal and reverse its decline. Some Highlights: A faithful church is willing to assess its health honestly. A faithful church knows when traditional revitalization may not be enough. A faithful church sees replanting or merging as stewardship, not defeat. A faithful church grieves what it has lost while trusting God's mission. A faithful church is willing to die to itself so gospel ministry can continue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu covers ongoing recovery efforts following the recent landslide and flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, and the implications for China going forward. Next, Miles reviews the investigation of cabbages treated with formaldehyde in rural China, and the regional backlash China now faces from its trading partners. Finally, Miles covers the latest news from China's auto industry, as the domestic market heads for its worst year since 2021 amid continued sales decline. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

Are you concerned about rising loneliness, stress, or a loss of meaning in today's culture? How can we restore family for the next generation? Welcome to Flourish-Meant, the podcast where faith meets practical wisdom for everyday life. In today's episode, we dive deep into a pressing issue facing families and communities: how can we restore and strengthen the family unit for the next generation? Joining us is J.P. DeGance, founder and CEO of Communio and author of a landmark study on faith and relationships, to share practical wisdom and encouragement on empowering strong marriages and restoring the family as a cornerstone of well-being. Together, we'll explore how marriage-centered families can contribute to happiness, health, and thriving communities—and unpack why younger generations are moving away from marriage and family life. J.P. will share eye-opening research, relatable stories, and actionable strategies for individuals, parents, and churches seeking to build stronger, healthier relationships. We'll also talk about practical tools for teaching discernment, overcoming fear in church communities, and leveraging authentic connection in a digital world. If you care about moving from merely surviving to truly flourishing in your relationships, this episode will encourage and equip you with real-world insights and hope. Key Takeaways Why the Decline in Marriage Affects Us All Research shows that being in a healthy marriage is the single biggest predictor of happiness—even more than career success or wealth! Marriage-centered families are linked to better mental, physical, and community health 01:53. The Roots of Loneliness The current epidemic of loneliness and shorter lifespans is directly connected to a decline in strong family relationships and marriages 02:41. Not About Perfect People Whether you're single or part of a nontraditional family, everyone benefits from learning how to build healthy relationships that nurture joy and resilience 04:37. How Can Churches and Families Make a Difference? Lose the Fear, Have the Conversation Silence around marriage out of fear of alienating others actually deprives everyone of much-needed relationship tools 06:34. Teach Practical Relationship Skills J.P. introduced the Relationship Attachment Model (RAM)—a clear framework to help young people and adults discern, build, and sustain loving, healthy relationships. The RAM helps people sequence connection, trust, and commitment to avoid heartbreak 11:25. Create In-Person Community Real-life connection—through fun, play, and shared mission—breaks isolation and helps cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships 17:18. A Final Word of Encouragement Perfection is not the goal—healthy and good marriages are attainable and transformational. Take hope: with the right tools and support, thriving relationships are possible, even in a broken world 24:35. Resources & Next Steps Get the Book: Dive into Endgame by J.P. DeGance to access the full Relationship Attachment Model and more actionable insights.

What happens when the church's desire for growth becomes a form of idolatry? Andrew Root returns to Future Christian to discuss his new book, Baal and the Gods of More: Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry. Root argues that churches across the theological spectrum have become captured by a logic of escalation: more people, more resources, more innovation, more relevance, more affirmation. The problem is that there is never a point when we can finally say, “Enough.” Drawing connections between the worship of Baal in the Old Testament, modern capitalism, and contemporary church growth, Loren and Andy explore what churches believe will actually save them. They discuss Root's categories of “techno-optimists” and “identitarians”—two groups that may appear opposed but can share the assumption that the church will survive if it can simply accumulate enough of the right kind of capital. Together they explore: When church growth becomes a form of idolatry Why churches struggle to ever say “enough” Techno-optimists, identitarians, and competing visions of church renewal Why money can function as more “real” than God in church decision-making The relationship between economic prosperity and American Protestantism Why the church keeps trying to recover its golden age Prayer, confession, and discerning where God is actually at work Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson professor of youth and family ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture and younger generations.  His recent books are Churches and the Crisis of Decline, When Church Stops Working, and The Church After Innovation. Andy has worked in congregations, parachurch ministries, and social service programs. He lives in St. Paul with his wife Kara, two children, Owen and Maisy, and their dog. When not reading, writing, or teaching, Andy spends far too much time watching TV and movies. Mentioned Resources:

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Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode we discussed how America's literacy rates have been declining in recent years. We raise important questions about education, opportunity, and the country's future. How does it affect individuals and communities, and what lower literacy could mean for the future of America? Most importantly, we ask: What can be done to reverse the trend?Our Links:Retrospect

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 07:30)The U.S. and Canada in a Trade ‘War': The Term ‘War' is Misleading, But It is Not to the Advantage of Either Nation For This to Spread to Other Sectors of the EconomyPart II (07:30 – 19:18)Harry and Meghan are Moving Back: The British Royal Family is Following a Soap Opera Script, and Americans are Fascinated By ItPart III (19:18 – 23:13)The Modern Miracle of the Green Revolution: The Moral Good of the Decline of World Hunger, and the Problems That the World Now FacesWorld hunger decline is the fruit of growth by The Washington Post (The Editorial Board)Part IV (23:13 – 25:51)Kyle Kirkwood's ‘Star Spangled Victory': The Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race in Washington D.C.Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Toby Wilkinson, Part Two: The Ptolemaic family's decline is driven by internal civil wars, incestuous marriages, and rising Roman influence. Highly ambitious queens like Cleopatra I and Cleopatra III emerge as central political forces. The narrative culminates with Cleopatra VII, who strategically allies with Julius Caesar, whose military forces accidentally burn down Alexandria's great library. Following Caesar's death, Cleopatra forms a powerful political and romantic union with Mark Antony. However, their coalition collapses after their defeat by Octavian at the Battle of Actium. Antony dies in her arms, and Cleopatra commits suicide to avoid Roman captivity, ending the three-century-long Macedonian dynasty. (2)

The United States surrendered to Iran months ago but the war continues. Stephen Walt of Harvard on where it's going. (00:00) What Will the World Look Like After the Wars? (22:32) The Real Reason We're at War With Iran (27:08) Why Haven't There Been Any Anti-War Protests? (32:00) Why Didn't Trump End the Russia-Ukraine War? (45:49) How Will the Iran War End? (56:37) The Potential for Nuclear War Stephen M. Walt is a columnist at Foreign Policy and the Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Relations at Harvard University. He is the author of The Hell of Good Intentions: America's Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy, which examines the failures of the American foreign-policy establishment. Walt is a longtime critic of U.S. interventionism and advocates for a more restrained foreign policy focused on America's national interests. Paid partnerships with: Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/TUCKER American Financing: NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 800-685-5696 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/Tucker. Vulnerable People Project: Stand with Christians in the land where Christianity began, go to SaveWestBankChristians.com VanMan: Use code TUCKER for 15% off your first order at http://vanman.shop/tuckerBattalion Metals: Shop fair-priced gold and silver at https://battalionmetals.com/tucker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Calkins quit the Seattle Times after it spiked his column defending Sophie Cunningham. Refusing to affirm gender dysphoria is not hate, fear, or discrimination. It is reality. Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA smear critics as haters while the contract never defines a woman. Calkins paid with his job in LGBTQ-friendly Seattle. That is biblical courage, not transphobia. He walked away rather than wear the Seattle Times' smear. The alphabet mafia rules the language. Washington votes on girls' sports in November. "Fearless" also covers Joe Burrow threatening the Bengals this season, Fernando Mendoza's Thursday night exhibition against Houston, and Angel Reese's big night on the court against the Sparks. ➢​​Today's Sponsors PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS  ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - The Transphobic Label and Matt Calkins Resignation 03:38 - The Priesthood of Media and WNBA Orthodoxy 05:15 - Control of Language and Institutions 09:23 - Media Bias and the Decline of Journalism 12:56 - Fake Media and the WNBA Transgender Stance 18:50 - How Ideology Infiltrated Newsrooms 24:20 - ESPN WNBA Coverage and Gender Identity 29:02 - Joe Burrow Now or Never Comments 34:51 - Fernando Mendoza Development Check 38:33 - Dildos in the WNBA and Angel Reese Resilience 49:49 - Closing Argument: Kelsey Mitchell MVP Case ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices