Podcasts about Decline

Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg analyzes China's struggling economy, citing a real estate implosion, high youth unemployment, and demographic decline. Unlike Japan's historical democratic transition, Xi Jinping's adversarial posture and reliance on subsidized exports face global resistance, leaving the CCP with few ideological options for a virtuous recovery. (7)1880 NANTUCKET

Send us Fan MailJeffery Sussman joins King Hap to talk about his life near the mafia, people he knew involved in the mafia, and his years of investigation and writing about the mob. He has written 19 Non-Fiction books including his latest, “Mafia Hits, Misses, Wars, and Prosecution (The Rise and Decline of the Mob in America)” Hap is always down to talk mafia, organized crime, boxing and show business so this show is a lot of fun! Check out Jeff's website https://www.jeffreysussmanauthor.com/Follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1DXctEaMPU/?mibextid=wwXIfrThis episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.s If you want to be part of the live tapings follow us onTwitch https://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscOrwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comAS  ALWAYS The Happy Hour is brought to you by LIQUID-IV & LIQUID-IV SUGAR FREE LIV ENERGY!!!https://glnk.io/koyv/kinghap  *PROMO CODE KINGHAP OR KING.HAP SAVES 25%OLD SCHOOL LABS AMAZING Supplements made for Amazing people!….. Try the Delicious TIRAMISU PROTEIN! Save 25% site wide with promo code Kinghap(https://shop.oldschoollabs.com/KINGHAP)NORTH CANNA CO.Discover the best THC-infused drinks and THC gummies on the planet. Sip or chew while relaxing the enjoyable life's finer moments with no hangover!  CBD blends are also available as option for both drinks and chews. https://www.drinkthenorth.com/?snowball=KINGHAP

Every unnecessary yes steals time from something that could change your life. Your calendar is not just a schedule. It is a reflection of your priorities. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why saying no is essential for protecting your energy, maintaining focus, and making progress on the work that actually grows your business. Your time is a limited resource. When you give it away to pointless meetings, low-value opportunities, and people who never take action, you lose the energy required to execute your biggest moves. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why every low-value commitment takes time away from a bigger opportunity• How people-pleasing weakens your focus and productivity• Why strong leaders do not need to apologize for protecting their schedules• How clear boundaries create more time for business, family, and high-level execution The truth is simple: You cannot buy more time. But you can stop giving it away. Decline the distractions. Protect your best hours. Reserve your energy for the people and opportunities that truly matter. When you master the strategic no, every yes becomes more powerful. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third hour of The Tara Show, host Tara Servatius covers a wide spectrum of national intelligence, entertainment, state politics, and judicial immigration policy. She begins by detailing recently declassified intelligence documents concerning Chinese operations to influence American elections, highlighting claims of altered intelligence briefings within federal agencies. Servatius then turns her attention to the entertainment industry, attributing the perceived drop in television quality to Hollywood's diversity policies while critiquing major media consolidation. Her focus shifts back to South Carolina politics as she analyzes recent GOP primary polling for the U.S. Senate seat, questioning the political legacy of the late Lindsey Graham and the prospects of potential successors. Finally, she reports on the Department of Justice's activation of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to streamline the expedited deportation of foreign nationals deemed security threats.

In this segment, host Tara Servatius critiques the state of modern television and streaming content, arguing that program quality has significantly declined. Citing statistical data regarding industry demographics, she points out a drop in the percentage of white male TV writers from 60% in 2011 to 12% in 2025, attributing this shift to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring mandates. Servatius contends that top-rated series remain overwhelmingly driven by white creators, claiming that excluding established talent harms overall entertainment value. She links this cultural critique to the broader media landscape, suggesting that opposition from Democratic attorneys general toward the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger stems from fears of conservative-aligned leadership restoring non-partisan programming to major networks.

LeBron James just revealed his real GOAT — and it's not Michael Jordan. The NBA's all-time scoring leader admits he's never had a single conversation with Jordan. But Jay-Z? Every business decision, every partnership, every move is filtered through one question: "Is this going to make him proud?" Jason Whitlock and former Jay-Z mentee and NFL star Larry Johnson break down LeBron's stunning admission. This isn't just a basketball story — it's about mentorship, legacy, and what LeBron's real ambitions have always been. Jordan built a brand by becoming the standard of excellence. LeBron built a brand by following a rap mogul steeped in occult imagery. One path leads to an undisputed GOAT. The other leads to something else entirely. Jason has thoughts. ➢ Show Outline 0:00 - LeBron Names Jay-Z His “GOAT” 8:13 - The Decline of Athletes as Cultural Influencers 10:51 - Larry Johnson on Jay-Z's Business Tactics 17:14 - Larry Johnson's Roc-A-Fella Experience 25:26 - Michael Jordan vs. Jay-Z as a Mentor 31:08 - The NBA, Hip-Hop and Cultural Decline 33:32 - AI, Truth and the Holy Spirit 38:57 - Caitlin Clark and the WNBA 49:16 - Lamar Jackson's NFL Ranking 58:09 - Aaron Donald and the Rams' “Dream Team” 1:02:24 - Aaron Rodgers' “Last Rodeo” 1:05:13 - Coach JB on Lamar Jackson 1:08:57 - Lamar Jackson's Playoff Struggles 1:15:16 - Stefon Diggs and the NFL Offseason 1:21:47 - Michigan Football and College Sports Scandals 1:27:27 - Shawn King's Talking Points 1:29:01 - Top 10 Quarterback Rankings 1:34:10 - Steve Young, Joe Montana and Quarterback Legacy ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@coachjb  https://www.instagram.com/2larryjohnson7/  https://x.com/BuckyBrooks ➢ 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

We look back at the life of Senator Lindsey Graham. Two politicians talked about American exceptionalism on July 4th; they both got it wrong. And England continues to flirt with oppressive laws    Segment 1 – Lindsey Graham's Death; American Exceptionalism Daily Citizen Article on Lindsey Graham   Mamdani's Address  Segment 2 – Children Rights; Is Britain Gone?  Children's Rights Poll  Them Before Us press release  Rod Dreher article on England  Segment 3 – AI and the Economy  We Must Act Now statement  Fake ID by Abdu Murray  Great Lakes Symposium  Great Lakes Symposium Livestream  Our Bodies by Christopher West     

Not good news: Bugs are disappearing. Your windshield is way cleaner than it used to be. Hosts Kat and Tiff explore the different factors on why insect decline is happening, along with the (very scary) link between insect decline and food security. Listen to get answers to these questions:Why are insects disappearing? Why do we need insects?What would happen if insects went instinct? What can we do about it?SourcesNPR: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/12/nx-s1-5535551/insect-populations-human-interference-studyFriends of the Mississippi River: https://fmr.org/updates/conservation/why-insects-matter-and-what-you-can-do-about-their-declinePenn State Huck Institute of Life Sciences: https://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers/insect-biodiversity-center/why-we-need-insectsOklahoma State Extension: https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/beneficial-insectsHuck Institute (again): https://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers/insect-biodiversity-center/helping-insectsUC IPM: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/bee-precaution-pesticide-ratings/#gsc.tab=0Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.comYouTube: Greening Up My Act

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America faces a Manufactured Crisis, or are today's biggest challenges simply a series of unrelated failures? Author Jim Simpson argues that open borders, illegal immigration, institutional capture, education, crime, and cultural upheaval are not isolated events but part of a larger strategy reshaping America. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with investigative journalist and author Jim Simpson to discuss the central thesis of his book, Manufactured Crisis: The War to End America. Together, they examine whether America's biggest domestic challenges stem from government incompetence or a deliberate ideological strategy. The conversation explores institutional capture, critical theory, the Cloward-Piven Strategy, communist influence, media narratives, political polarization, and whether the country still has a path forward. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Interconnected Crisis: Why Jim Simpson believes America's biggest challenges are connected rather than isolated policy failures. How America's Institutions Changed: How open borders, illegal immigration, education, crime, and political activism fit into a broader theory of institutional transformation. The Origins of Today's Political Battles: How critical theory, the Cloward-Piven Strategy, and decades of ideological activism continue to shape modern politics. The Power of Narrative: Why media narratives, political messaging, and information control influence public opinion and public policy. Can America Reverse Course?: The legal tools, policy changes, and accountability measures Jim Simpson believes could help restore America's institutions. Topics Covered: Manufactured Crisis, Jim Simpson, America's decline, open borders, illegal immigration, institutional capture, Cloward-Piven Strategy, critical theory, communist influence, Marxism, socialism, border crisis, media narratives, political polarization, American politics

JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Ed Calderon is a cartel expert, former cartel cop, security specialist, and combatives instructor with over 15 years of experience in public safety along the northern border area of Mexico. ED'S LINKS - IG: https://www.instagram.com/manifestoradiopodcast/ - X: https://x.com/eds_manifesto?t=mHTfUjf5CPPxGcS7lxBBfg&s=09 - WEBSITE: http://edsmanifesto.com FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - El Mencho K*lled & CJNG Franchise Cartel 13:10 - CIA Backed Presidents & Soft Invasion Theory 22:50 - AMLO Visited El Chapo & El Chapo's Son Charged With Treason 33:52 - Mayor of Tequila Was in the Cartel & Ukraine Mercenaries in Mexico 45:00 - An American Runs the Biggest Cartel in Mexico 56:15 - Operation Fast & Furious — I Found the Guns 1:04:35 - Mexican Auschwitz & Thousands of Missing People 1:14:15 - Venezuela Blueprint — Mexico Could Be Next 1:24:33 - Who Would Be Mexico's Maduro Figure? 1:36:00 - Israeli Training & Mossad's Hand in Mexico 1:46:12 - We're Already in WWIII & Drones Changing Everything 2:07:15 - Felipe Calderon Wasn't Ready & Military Abused Power 2:18:32 - America in Decline & Globalism Going Away 2:31:14 - Classic Narcos Cartel Is Disappearing 2:42:32 - Omar Garcia Harfuch — What Mexico Actually Needs 3:00:00 - Think About a Mexican ISIS 3:05:40 - Ed's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 449 - Ed Calderon Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bitcoin is holding steady as investors await today's U.S. core inflation report and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's congressional testimony, two events that could determine the market's next move. We also cover why Bitcoin ETFs just saw another $425 million in outflows despite continued whale accumulation, and how Trump's proposed 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz is bringing oil prices and inflation risks back into focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian relief and development work continues to operate in a vastly shifting time. What do demographic shifts mean for the education of future development practitioners? Is micro-finance not "making a dent" in global poverty? Is remote work a sustainable model for teams? In this episode, Brandon Stiver is joined by Accord Network CEO Michael Cerna to explore the complexities of microfinance, responsible development, and the future of global aid. They discuss the recent Wall Street Journal critique of microfinance, the decline and consolidation of both Christian higher ed and Christian nonprofits, as well as how AI is shaping the sector. Subscribe to Our New YouTube Channel Podcast Sponsors Are you ready to take your impact to the next level? Then join this year's OneAccord conference October 13th-15th in Washington, D.C.! Use Code "Global" for Discount Register for OneAccord 2026 The MA in Global Development and Justice at Multnomah Seminary (part of Jessup University) is a fully online, accredited graduate program designed for practitioners and advocates seeking meaningful, sustainable change in today's world. Learn More About MAGDJ Resources and Links From The Show Wall Street Journal : Hundreds of Billions in Loans Didn't Make a Dent in Global Poverty Peter Greer on Medium : A Response to the Wall Street Journal Article on Microfinance Liz Ha from Five Talents : Savings First Anthony Bradley on Substack : I Watched an Evangelical College Die From The Inside Subscribe to the Thursday Three Conversation Notes (AI Generated) Critiques of microfinance and responsible practices The role of loans and savings groups in development Impact of AI on nonprofit sector Leadership challenges in global development Mergers and consolidation in Christian higher education and nonprofits Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

This week, the NatCon Squad discusses: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - RIP Senator Lindsey Graham 14:40 - The End of the Left's Institutional Gravy Train 26:52 - Decline of the American Mind 39:39 - Final Thoughts With Inez Stepman, Ben Weingarten, and Will Chamberlain. Produced by the Edmund Burke Foundation.  For the latest updates, follow us on X: @natcontalk www.nationalconservatism.org

Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Dr. Matt Will, economist from the University of Indianapolis, to talk about the decline in the producer price index. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a single decision trigger Sherry's decline from Britain's favourite drink? What would it take for Sherry to make a comeback after decades of decline? How can you make the most out of your trip to the Sherry region of Spain? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Ben Howkins, author of a new book on Sherry. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks.   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of Ben Howkin's terrific book, Sherry: Maligned, Misunderstood, Magnificent! To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights Why was Pedro Ximénez once considered too valuable to bottle on its own? Why did Shakespeare mention Sherry so often in his plays? How did Sherry become one of the world's most popular wines before its dramatic decline? How did one businessman almost single-handedly bring down the modern Sherry industry? Why did people in Jerez say José María Ruiz-Mateos had turned wine back into water? How has the collapse in Sherry sales unexpectedly created a rare opportunity for wine lovers? Why does Ben believe the world's finest old Sherries remain one of wine's greatest bargains? What would it take for Sherry to become fashionable again? Why are small independent bodegas giving Ben renewed hope for the future of Sherry? What makes a visit to Jerez unlike any other wine region in the world? How did Ben help revive one of Europe's oldest and most celebrated sweet wines after the fall of the Iron Curtain? Why did Hungary insist on calling it the Royal Tokaji Wine Company instead of the Imperial Tokaji Wine Company? What does "five puttonyos" actually mean on a bottle of Tokaji? After a lifetime in wine, what advice does Ben have for anyone looking to enjoy wine more?   About Ben Howkins Ben Howkins is widely regarded as the UK's leading writer and expert on port and sherry. In 1963, he became the youngest recipient of the Vintners Scholarship, an experience that took him across Europe's vineyards and helped shape his lifelong passion for wine education, particularly fortified and dessert wines. A prolific author, he has written extensively for both consumer and trade publications. His books include Rich, Rare & Red, Real Men Drink Port… and Ladies Do Too!, Sherry and Adventures in the Wine Trade. He is a member of the Vintners' Company and has lectured for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, where he also served as a Trustee. An international wine judge and public speaker, he has led vineyard tours across Europe and South America and promoted wine globally, including in the USA and China. He is co-founder of the Royal Tokaji Wine Company and a key figure in reviving Tokaji Aszú's global reputation.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/398.

“O King, as I repeatedly recall this wondrous and holy dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, I take pleasure, being thrilled at every moment.” (Sanjaya, Bhagavad-gita, 18.76)

With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Original air date: June 22, 2026 Donald Trump's war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one ⁠early-morning tirade⁠, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he ⁠fulminated at length⁠ about his ballroom. He's posting ⁠updates⁠ on the gilding of statues and ⁠images⁠ of himself on international magazine covers. The gap between the gravity of the moment on one side and his trivial megalomania on the other is jarring. We talked to economist Paul Krugman, who has been ⁠writing really well on his Substack⁠ about ⁠both sides⁠ ⁠of this divide⁠. He goes big-picture, detailing the signs that we're a country in decline, why other countries are looking toward a post-American world, and why it's shocking that we put up with his worsening megalomania and nonstop desecration of our republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary welcomes back homeschooling pioneer Ray Moore to talk about the importance of each “everyman” who desires to lead his family and leave a lasting legacy of uncompromising devotion to Christ. Retired Lt. Colonel and Chaplain in the US Army, Ray Moore has served for over forty years in pastoral ministry as a campus pastor, a congregational minister, an Army Chaplain or Director of a Christian ministry. Ray is co-founder of Frontline Ministries, Inc., and currently serves as the President of the Board. Exodus Mandate is a project of Frontline Ministries, which focuses on prayer, revival and Christian education. Ray is one of the Executive Producers of the 2011 award-winning film, IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America. Today we are going to talk about his book, The Promise of Jonadab by Ray and his wife Gail. Jonadab, found in 2 Kings 10 and Jeremiah 35 is a minor OT character but one who lives on as an example of passing the torch of faith to subsequent generations, leaving a godly legacy for all to observe and understand. [transcription]     Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Donna & Steve open the show with some terrible "How hot is it???" joke, Shia LaBeouf saying his dad was a creep on his movie sets and Donna watched some of the new Little House on the Prairie on Netflix.In hour two, we play the Rosie O'Donnell edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, why you shouldn't sit cross-legged too much and has clothing ever injured you?Finally, a new trailer dropped for Tom Cruise's new movie Digger, why people are replacing meals with snacks and we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Original air date: June 22, 2026 With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Donald Trump's war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one ⁠early-morning tirade⁠, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he ⁠fulminated at length⁠ about his ballroom. He's posting ⁠updates⁠ on the gilding of statues and ⁠images⁠ of himself on international magazine covers. The gap between the gravity of the moment on one side and his trivial megalomania on the other is jarring. We talked to economist Paul Krugman, who has been ⁠writing really well on his Substack⁠ about ⁠both sides⁠ ⁠of this divide⁠. He goes big-picture, detailing the signs that we're a country in decline, why other countries are looking toward a post-American world, and why it's shocking that we put up with his worsening megalomania and nonstop desecration of our republic. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Daily Blast on break this week, join us as we revisit some of our top episodes of 2026! Original air date: June 22, 2026 Donald Trump's war with Iran is making it clear this presidency could have much worse long-term consequences than we expected. Yet Trump is spending his nights indulging his crazed obsessions. In one ⁠early-morning tirade⁠, he raged about “fools” who criticize his Iran fiasco, calling them “bad people” and “stupid.” In another, he ⁠fulminated at length⁠ about his ballroom. He's posting ⁠updates⁠ on the gilding of statues and ⁠images⁠ of himself on international magazine covers. The gap between the gravity of the moment on one side and his trivial megalomania on the other is jarring. We talked to economist Paul Krugman, who has been ⁠writing really well on his Substack⁠ about ⁠both sides⁠ ⁠of this divide⁠. He goes big-picture, detailing the signs that we're a country in decline, why other countries are looking toward a post-American world, and why it's shocking that we put up with his worsening megalomania and nonstop desecration of our republic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in to a new episode of Saving America! I'm honored to interview the incredible Debbie Ausburn, author, foster care expert, and child safety advocate. We dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of the foster care system and discuss how we can all help protect our most vulnerable children. Don't miss this powerful conversation! 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.

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes Special return Guest , Author Leo Zagami Date: July 14th, 2026 EP: 744 DISCUSSION: Leo will be talking about his new book “ THE VATICAN'S TOP SECRET ALIEN AGENDA: Hidden Encounters, Forbidden Rituals, and Jesuit Astronomers in the Age of UFO Disclosure” where he breaks down the religious and occult implications of disclosure, will speak about forbidden knowledge, and rituals, the Marian sightings and much more. Put your seat belts on as we go down this very dark and complex rabbit hole. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support The show by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Leo: Leo Lyon Zagami was born in Rome in March 1970. He is an internationally renowned investigative journalist and has authored of more than 20 books in several languages since 2009. Among them are two U.S. bestsellers from CCC Publishing, Pope Francis: The Last Pope? Money, Masons and Occultism in the Decline of the Catholic Church, and The Invisible Master: Secret Chiefs, Unknown Superiors, and the Puppet Masters Who Pull the Strings of Occult Power from the Alien World. In 2019, because of escalating political and religious persecution in Europe, Zagami relocated to Palm Springs, California, with his wife, Christy. In 2024, he became a naturalized American citizen and formally renounced his Italian citizenship in protest. Like all volumes from Confessions of an Illuminati 4 through 12—the series' powerful finale—this book was composed directly in English, not translated from Italian as the earlier books were. It marks the second installment in a bold new series of focused essays that began with The Rise and Fall of a Frankist Monster: Exposing Jeffrey Epstein and the Most Powerful Jewish Sect in the World which take a deeper, unflinching dive into the religious and sociopolitical themes first introduced in the Confessions series, ranging from secret societies, Freemasonry, cultish sectarian beliefs, to the Vatican's hidden role in world affairs and exopolitics. In this volume, Zagami confronts one of the most explosive subjects of our time: extraterrestrial intelligence and the Vatican. WEBSITE: www.leozagami,com About The Book: The Vatican's Top Secret Alien Agenda: Hidden Encounters, Forbidden Rituals, and Jesuit Astronomers in the Age of UFO Disclosure - With UAP disclosure becoming mainstream, Leo Zagami breaks down the religious and occult implications in The Vatican's Top Secret Alien Agenda. This work exposes the Vatican's hidden, long-term knowledge of extraterrestrial life, and, for the first time, reveals its secret UFO agenda, which has been managed by the Jesuits since the 1950s and threatens to reshape our deepest religious beliefs well beyond the boundaries of the Catholic Faith. With disclosure imminent, this book addresses the deep rift in Christian thought. The author navigates between the Jesuit-influenced Catholic view of extraterrestrials as marvelous creations and the Evangelical and Orthodox perspective that these beings are, in fact, demonic agents of a looming spiritual war. Discover the shocking truth behind groundbreaking events such as the 1933 Magenta UFO crash and other “secret files” buried in the Vatican Archives. With Pope Leo XIV returning to Castel Gandolfo—the legendary site of a 1961 extraterrestrial meeting that may have influenced the Second Vatican Council—the line between ancient tradition, Rosicrucian thought, and modern UAP disclosure is beginning to blur in one of the most consequential books for one of the most consequential times in history. AMAZON: https://a.co/d/03sdyIxq If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All !!! We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

The education crisis has reached a breaking point, and the consequences extend far beyond the classroom. America's education system cannot continue down this path without threatening the nation's ability to think critically, innovate, and preserve a free society. This episode explores how America is losing the ability to think, and it's more than a discussion about schools. Artificial intelligence did not create America's education crisis. It exposed it. This episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast examines how decades of declining academic standards, grade inflation, technology dependence, and progressive ideological influence have weakened critical thinking, civic literacy, and intellectual independence. From public schools and higher education to artificial intelligence and civic education, this episode explains why education reform has become one of the defining issues shaping America's future. It also presents a practical blueprint to rebuild American education, restore high expectations, and prepare future generations to preserve liberty, innovation, and the American Dream. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why the Brown University AI experiment exposed a much deeper problem than academic cheating. How declining literacy and a lack of critical thinking threaten constitutional government, economic prosperity, and national security. How America's education crisis fuels government dependency, political polarization, and greater wealth inequality. Why the Republican establishment failed to make education the defining issue of a generation while the left transformed the education system. A practical blueprint to rebuild American education through higher standards, life skills, civic education, responsible AI instruction, and intellectual discipline. If this episode resonates, follow the show and share it with a parent, teacher, school board member, or anyone who believes America's future depends on rebuilding the American mind. Topics Covered: Education Crisis, American Education, Public Education, Education Reform, Critical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Public Schools, Civic Education, Constitutional Republic, Financial Literacy, Academic Standards, American Decline

Howard Robertson had every reason to go down the wrong path. His parents died. His siblings were in the streets. But instead of following them he chose corrections — and over a 22 year career from the late 1970s to the early 2000s he rose from correctional officer to captain to deputy warden to warden of Rikers Island — the largest and most violent jail in America. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Howard pulls back the curtain on everything — from his brutal upbringing to what made him choose corrections to what Rikers Island looked like from the inside during its most violent era to the notorious inmates he encountered to how programs reduced violence to how politicians destroyed what it could have been to the problems with closing it and what the future of Rikers Island really looks like. _____________________________________________ #rikersisland #jail #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & GLD for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to http://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Howard Robertson: https://www.amazon.com/Student-Game-Become-Unstoppable-Smarts/dp/1977283896 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Howard Robertson's Unlikely Journey 01:12 Overcoming Tragedy and Choices 02:29 Early Mindset: Learning from Role Models 03:53 Shooting for the Moon: Mentorship & Goals 05:02 Rising Above Average Through Hard Work 07:01 Is Drive Innate or Learned? 07:42 Family, Bad Paths, and Purpose 08:03 Helping Inmates and Preventing Recidivism 09:36 From Speaking to Writing: Reaching Youth 10:16 Authenticity in Storytelling: Why the Book Matters 11:01 Personal Stories: Bullying, Friendship, and Impact 13:02 How the Past Shapes Leadership Style 14:47 Navigating Street Ties Inside Rikers 18:00 Inmate Politics and Safe Resolutions 21:22 Respect, Boundaries & Saying No 23:40 Life Lessons and Staying Clean 24:43 Sponsor Segment: Factor Meals 27:40 Entering Corrections: Career Choice 29:34 Knowing the Community: Double-Edged Sword 30:14 Respect, Fairness, and Avoiding Violence 32:00 Overcrowding, Programs, and Jail Services 34:49 Correctional Culture: Then and Now 36:32 Political Changes & Rikers' Decline 41:13 Burough Jails, Funding, and Flawed Solutions 44:43 Sponsor Segment: GLD Chains 45:56 Corrections Leadership & Barriers to Progression 47:13 Mass Incarceration, Bad Policy, and Population Issues 51:01 Physical Conditions & Racial Makeup 54:35 Bail, Releases, and Systemic Injustice 56:39 Promotions, Process & Rules of the System 01:00:31 Programs: Entertainment and Violence Reduction 01:03:35 The Winner's Dorm: Transforming Inmates 01:04:41 Solitary Confinement: Problems & Alternatives 01:08:06 Expanding Special Housing and Culture Change 01:10:44 Medical, Mental Health, and Malingering 01:13:36 Mental Health, Career Impact and Life After 01:14:50 Defining Real Success for Youth 01:15:55 Numbers that Shock: Mass Incarceration 01:17:00 Notorious and Celebrity Inmates 01:18:36 Retirement, New Mission, and Legacy 01:18:56 Biggest Takeaways: Excuse-Free Success 01:19:56 Book Recommendation & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber kicked off a new week with the AI trade: Shares of SK Hynix tumbled 15% for its worst-ever day in the South Korean markets. The stock also fell sharply on Wall Street after surging 13% Friday in its U.S. trading debut — and dragged down memory names including Micron and Sandisk. The anchors reacted to the Sam Altman-Elon Musk's social media spat in wake of Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI. Also in focus: Oil prices jump on U.S.-Iran tensions, SpaceX shares fall closer to their $135 IPO price, Cramer on the non-tech names worthy of your attention, Disney's live-action "Moana" stumbles, Meta and data centers, American Express upgraded, "Faber Report" on State AGs vs. Paramount-WBD deal.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you're overworking in your 9-5 job - you're probably wondering how you're supposed to decline extra work without risking your reputation.  Getting asked to do extra work creates an inherent tension - say yes, and you end up overworking and risking burnout.  Say no, and you risk looking like you're not a team player.   In today's episode, I'm teaching you a third, better option to help you stop overworking.  I'm teaching you how to decline extra work strategically, in a way that makes you look thoughtful, strategic, and trustworthy.  You'll learn:   The 4 situations that cause overworking (so you can spot them before they sabotage you) Specific phrases to use to decline extra work without looking bad How to decline extra work given by senior leadership without eroding trust Why saying yes to extra work isn't the thing that makes you look good   If you're ready to feel way more in control of how much you work - this is the episode for you.     LINKS:   Grab the free No Overworking Worksheet here: https://jessguzikcoaching.com/no-overworking-worksheet/

This week on JT's Mix Tape #88, the crew responds to the growing controversy surrounding the Book of Enoch after comments made by Wes Huff about a viral clip discussing Enoch, the Ethiopian canon, and the early Church Fathers.We dive into: • Why Jude quotes Enoch • What Tertullian actually wrote • The Ethiopian canon • Sola Scriptura • Fair use and content creation • Ancient giants • Dead Sea Scrolls • Modern art and the CIA • Hidden steamboats beneath Kansas • The strange Nuremberg sky battle • Conspiracy culture vs legitimate research • Why humility matters when studying history Whether you agree or disagree, our goal is to encourage thoughtful discussion while pointing people back toward Christ.

That Solo Life Episode 347: Why Senior PR Pros Should Focus on Development Not Decline Episode Summary Are you in the later stages of your Solo PR career?  Today's episode of That Solo Life is one of the most grounded, research-backed, and genuinely useful conversations the show has had about what it means to be a late-career practitioner in an AI-dominated landscape — and why the narrative telling experienced pros they're behind the curve is not only wrong, it's the exact opposite of what the evidence shows. Karen and Michelle walk through the real data on AI adoption, two peer-reviewed studies that directly challenge the 'experience is a liability' myth, a practical three-bucket framework for deciding what to ignore, what to adopt, and what to anchor, four mindset shifts for the final stretch, and three action items that can be done this week. The tone throughout is not inspirational poster energy. It's honest, warm, and built for practitioners who are genuinely tired and need a practical path forward, not another list of tools to chase.   Episode Highlights [00:25] The Opening Sentence That Names What Everyone Is Feeling: Michelle opens with what she calls 'a statement a lot of our listeners have either said out loud or are saying to themselves': she's five years from wrapping up her career, and she just doesn't have it in her to learn one more new tool. Karen doesn't argue. She validates it — and then reframes it. The feeling isn't laziness or fear. It's the cumulative weight of four or five complete technology revolutions inside a single career. [01:59] The Real Weight of Experience: Four Technology Revolutions in One Career: Karen lists what experienced PR pros have already navigated in a single career: typewriters to desktop publishing, fax machines to email, print media to social, and now AI. The question she frames for the rest of the episode: the real question isn't 'can I learn this?' — you've already proven you can, repeatedly. The question is how much of this do you actually need to learn, and how do you protect your energy for what matters most. [03:16] The Data on the AI Usage Gap — and What It Actually Means: Karen cites National Bureau of Economic Research data: AI tool usage at work is about 34% for workers under 40, and about 17% for workers 50 and up. That gap is real. But the research also shows it's not about ability — it's about confidence and on-ramps. Nobody handed experienced practitioners a clear 'start here' door. The industry is selling urgency, not discernment. And discernment is exactly what experience builds. [04:41] Busting the Myth: Experience Is Not a Liability in an AI World: The myth Karen and Michelle want to kill: that going further along in your career means you're slower, behind, and less valuable in an AI world. The counter-argument is research-backed. As AI makes production work cheaper, what becomes scarce and valuable is judgment — knowing what's worth doing, what's true, and what will land with a reporter versus blow up in a client's face. Karen's line: you cannot prompt your way to 30 years of pattern recognition. [05:51] Two Studies That Prove Experience Is an Advantage, Not a Liability: Karen cites two unexpected findings. A University of Mannheim study of BMW plant workers found productivity actually increased with age, right up to retirement — because veterans knew which problems were expensive and headed them off before they occurred. A North Carolina State study of software developers found that older programmers knew a wider range of topics, answered questions better, and in some cases were more adept with newer systems. The researcher's theory: if you're fluent in old technology, you understand new technology better because you know what problem it's solving. [09:48] The Three-Bucket Framework: Ignore, Adopt, Anchor: The practical core of the episode. Ignore: the platform of the month (if it's durable, it'll still be there in a year), tool maximalism (one capable AI assistant covers the overwhelming majority of actual work), becoming a technologist (fluency, not engineering), and anything you're only doing out of fear. Adopt: baseline AI fluency using one tool for real tasks, and understanding how audiences are now finding information through AI rather than clicking through to websites. Anchor: the things you don't age out of — judgment, relationships, trust built over decades, storytelling, strategy, and ethics. [15:30] Anchor: The Things You Don't Age Out Of: Karen's framing for the anchor bucket: as the tools get cheaper, your judgment gets more valuable. This includes knowing what not to publish, when to tell a client to stay quiet, and how to catch the AI-generated thing that is confidently, completely wrong. Michelle: that last one is becoming a job all in itself. Karen's reframe for the whole framework: the new tools handle the first draft. You handle the final judgment. That's not a demotion. That's the senior seat. You've earned the editor's chair. [16:33] Four Mindset Shifts for the Final Stretch: Development not decline — treat this stage as its own stage with its own strengths, not as a countdown. Curiosity over mastery — you don't have to be the best at the new thing, just conversant enough that you're never in a meeting where a term comes up and you have no idea what it means. Pick one tool and go deep — depth in one beats a panic attack across many. Partner, don't martyr — bring in a younger pro or a specialist for execution-heavy tasks; you bring the strategy and judgment, they bring the hands-on tooling. Everybody wins. [21:04] Legacy: The Mindset Piece That Reframes Everything: The fourth mindset shift is the one that hits differently: legacy. The mentoring, the coaching, the teaching, the writing — these are not the consolation prize of winding down. They are how your judgment keeps compounding and outlives your client roster. At this stage, the experience is the product. And that's exactly what the Solo PR Pro community is built around — a private, safe place to ask the questions you don't want to ask out loud in front of a client or prospect. [22:07] Three Action Items — Small Ones: Karen closes with three specific, this-week actions. Pick one AI assistant and use it for one real task — not a course, not a certification, just one task. Take your 'supposed to learn' list and run it through the three-bucket framework — cross out everything in the ignore column and watch the list get lighter. Have one conversation about partnering — find one execution-heavy thing you keep avoiding and find a person to delegate it to, not to learn it. Resources & Additional Information National Bureau of Economic Research: Workplace Adoption of Generative AI Oxford Academic: Work, Aging and Retirement late-career development mindset study Science Direct - Productivity and Age: Evidence from work teams at the assembly line Muck Rack: The State of AI in PR (2026, 2025) North Carolina State University: Older is Wiser Solo PR Pro membership community: soloprpro.com That Solo Life podcast website: thatsololife.com Host & Show Info That Solo Life is a podcast created for public relations, communication, and marketing professionals who work as independent and small practitioners. Hosted by Karen Swim, APR, President of Solo PR Pro, and Michelle Kane, Principal of Voice Matters, the show delivers expert insights, encouragement, and practical advice for solo PR pros navigating today's dynamic professional landscape. Listen to all episodes and catch up on previous conversations at thatsololife.com. Did this episode inspire you? If you found value in this conversation, please take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us reach more solo pros just like you! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

The last eight years under Governor Mike Dunleavy has been a dramatic decline, but it's more complicated than that.

In this episode we complete our 80s dance trilogy (!!!) with a discussion on 'Flashdance'. Along the way we find much to question about the film (including whether her dog was stoned), we ponder how we would fix the movie (including Marks suggestion of removing the pop music and dancing!), we talk nepo babies (including Kieran's thoughts on them) and we chat The Decline of Western Civilization (including the 1981 documentary of the same name).

SK Hynix's debut on the Nasdaq as an ADR makes it "different" from a usual IPO, says Kevin Hincks, who tells investors to brace for a volatile U.S. opening for the South Korean tech giant. It comes as the AI memory trade remains red-hot, seen in stocks like Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK). Kevin also touches on comments from the IEA that world oil demand will see its first annual decline since 2020. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Trump had to take two Air Force ones to the NATO summit in Turkey: his new bling Qatari hand-me-down that he wanted to show off and the old baby blue one which he had to use to fly safely home—given the war in neighboring Iran. And at the FBI, Kash Patel's thievery of taxpayer resources has gotten so out of hand, even Chuck Grassley wants answers. Plus: Ukraine has created panic in Russia (which has Trump rethinking which side he wants to root for), Dems should be highlighting the massive military waste in Iran, and Ben invites the public to test-run his new giant database of government records. Oh, and baby elephants are the best.Ben Wittes joins Tim Miller. Show notes: Lawfare on the military's potential deployment at the polls  Ben's email: benjamin.wittes@lawfaremedia.org Ben's Substack, "Dog Shirt Daily"  Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/BULWARK

0:30 - Tyler Robinson Trial 5:52 - Platner's fare the well video 22:53 - Decline in reading 43:23 - Vance on Milton Friedman 01:02:14 - Eldar Mamedov argues renewed military action won't force Iran to change course, saying the current conflict is about the Strait of Hormuz—not its nuclear program. Follow Eldar on X @EldarMamedov4 01:23:57 - Noted economist Stephen Moore responds to JD Vance's comments on Milton Friedman, warning that some national conservatives are embracing a bigger government role in the economy. Get more Steve @StephenMoore 01:39:41 - Managing Editor for HotAir.com Ed Morrisey on Graham Platner’s fare the well video: To go on for 11 minutes and paint yourself as the victim is about as arrogant a statement as I've ever heard. 02:01:45 - Chairman & Founding Director of AIQA Global, James Malackowski, with AIQA Global’s Co-Founder and Managing Director Chase Malackowski: AI has a trust problem. Chicago can help solve it. For more on AIQA Global aiqaglobal.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first summer series episode, we review a topic that keeps coming back. Hormone therapy for menopause. It was a thing, then it stopped being a thing, now it's a thing again.   Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE   Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com.   Editor:    Robyn Flynn Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer   Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References:  Geographic variability of menopausal symptoms   1) Nappi RE et al. Global cross-sectional survey of women with vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: prevalence and quality of life burden. Menopause. 2021 May 24;28(8):875-882. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001793.    2) Nappi RE, et al.  Prevalence and quality-of-life burden of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause: A European cross-sectional survey. Maturitas. 2023 Jan;167:66-74. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2022.09.006.    What's the normal duration of symptoms   3) Avis NE, et al. Study of Women's Health Across the Nation. Duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms over the menopause transition. JAMA Intern Med. 2015 Apr;175(4):531-9. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.8063.  The Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies   Rossouw JE et al. Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthy postmenopausal women: principal results From the Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2002 Jul 17;288(3):321-33. doi: 10.1001/jama.288.3.321.    Anderson GL et al. Effects of conjugated equine estrogen in postmenopausal women with hysterectomy: the Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2004 Apr 14;291(14):1701-12. doi: 10.1001/jama.291.14.1701.   Decline in HRT after WHI studies   Sprague BL, Trentham-Dietz A, Cronin KA. A sustained decline in postmenopausal hormone use: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2010. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Sep;120(3):595-603. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e318265df42.   Danish Osteoporosis Prevention Study Schierbeck LL metal. Effect of hormone replacement therapy on cardiovascular events in recently postmenopausal women: randomised trial. BMJ. 2012 Oct 9;345:e6409. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e6409.   Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) Harman SM, et al. Arterial imaging outcomes and cardiovascular risk factors in recently menopausal women: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2014 Aug 19;161(4):249-60. doi: 10.7326/M14-0353.   Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) Hodis HN et al. Vascular Effects of Early versus Late Postmenopausal Treatment with Estradiol. N Engl J Med. 2016 Mar 31;374(13):1221-31. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1505241.    Stopping hormonal therapy   Berman RS et al. Risk factors associated with women's compliance with estrogen replacement therapy. J Womens Health. 1997 Apr;6(2):219-26. doi: 10.1089/jwh.1997.6.219.   Grady D, Sawaya GF. Discontinuation of postmenopausal hormone therapy. Am J Med. 2005 Dec 19;118 Suppl 12B:163-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2005.09.051.   Tapering vs. abrupt stop or hormonal therapy   Haimov-Kochman R et al. Gradual discontinuation of hormone therapy does not prevent the reappearance of climacteric symptoms: a randomized prospective study. Menopause. 2006 May-Jun;13(3):370-6. doi: 10.1097/01.gme.0000186663.36211.c0. PMID: 16735933.

Common sense makes a comeback, one viral restaurant policy at a time. Kim brings the receipts on a heartening trend: gentle parenting is losing ground to a new cycle-breaking approach among younger parents. She and Marc dig into a California Chinese restaurant that's gone viral for fining parents hundreds of dollars for damage caused by unruly kids — and the surprising number of exhausted parents thanking the owners for finally drawing a line. From spilled chocolate fountains to shattered credit card machines, the conversation turns into a full-throated defense of discipline, boundaries, and personal responsibility over trendy parenting fads. The Marc Cox Morning Show says it plainly: if you break it, you own it. Kids included. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #GentleParentingIsOut #ParentalResponsibility #CommonSenseParenting #FamilyValues #STLNews #RaiseThemRight #Discipline101 #ConservativeParenting #STLRadio #FaithFamilyFreedom

(July 08, 2026) Waymo reports teen riders for bad behavior and delivers them to the police… what else can Waymo do? Is this just the tip of the iceberg? Decline of PH.D admissions could imperil a ‘generation of new talent.’ . Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on a blood test the screens for several different types of cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's audio only because that's just how the cookie crumbled! Anyway it's really a great episode! I discuss the infamous masculinity in church TikTok, dating culture among Christian women, Taylor and Travis' wedding highlights, who's in the Khai Asylum, and lake day safety tips for summer. Articles in this episode:https://www.thoseothergirls.com/post/weddings-and-masculinity-in-the-churchChapters00:00 Welcome to the Pink Desk01:59 Housekeeping and Community Building04:38 The Masculinity Problem in Church20:18 Celebrity News: Taylor Swift's Wedding25:24 Reflections on Friendships and Events27:23 The Absence of Celebrities at Events30:24 Relationships and Support in Love30:50 The Decline of Lizzo's Popularity34:09 Navigating Creative Changes and Audience Expectations40:56 Tragic Events and Water Safety Awareness

Milwaukee's murder rate fell by double digits in the first six months of the year. The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled against a conservative activist who wanted access to guardianship records determining voter eligibility.  Plus, a story about the magic of childhood baseball fields.

In this discussion, CoopaDil & KRizz peer into the decline of the Jedi Order before the events of Order 66, analyzing whether they were already in decline or trapped in a changing galaxy. Also discussed are the political, structural, and philosophical shifts that led to their fall, offering new perspectives on the prequel era.Key Topics: Jedi influence versus independence - political pressure and systemic change - the role of Order 66 in the Jedi's fall - the impact of the Clone Wars on Jedi identity - Palpatine's manipulation and observation of the Jedi - structural pressures leading to decline.Takeaways: The Jedi were at their peak in influence but not independence sent; political and systemic pressure is gradually eroded Jedi authority; Order 66 was the culmination of a slow decline, not the start; the Clone Wars shifted Jedi roles from peacekeepers to soldiers; Palpatine's strategic observation was key to their downfall!Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm, Spotify or GoodPods. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! Buy Me a Coffee ☕️

I talk with intellectual historian, A.J.A. WOODS , author of the excellent and very readable The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy: Why the Right Blames the Frankfurt School for the Decline of the West on to the show to discuss all this.In their book, A.J.A. traces the great movement of blaming everything good and bad - from trans liberation to sexual abuse, from religious plurality to totalizing Satanism, from fighting state violence to supporting gulags - on something called cultural Marxism.If it sounds incoherent, that's because coherence is not really the point. The illusion of coherence is. And the illusion is created by noise and density.I have my own shaky relationship to the Frankfurt School, and I'm so happy to share this exploration with you in hopes that it will inspire you to rethink and/or revisit these philosophers.Support the show: patreon.com/connerhabib

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-- On the Show: -- Donald Trump contacts FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse a red card suspension for American player Flo Balogun -- Donald Trump allegedly committed wire fraud by diverting America250 donations into a private Freedom250 account -- Donald Trump delivers a 35-minute partisan speech before a fireworks display celebrating America's 250th birthday -- Donald Trump draws historically low attendance at his heavily politicized Independence Day fair in Washington DC -- Senator Mitch McConnell remains absent from public view for three weeks following an unexplained medical emergency -- Second Lady Usha Vance interviews Donald Trump who admits he only reads media stories written about himself -- Photographs reveal that a visibly aging Donald Trump fell asleep during the Independence Day fireworks show -- Donald Trump posts a mock restraining order against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following a public dispute -- On the Bonus Show: Shootings across the country over Fourth of July weekend, Iran holds a funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Belgium is granted an appeal to undo FIFA's red card reversal, and much more...

The American Dream – the idea that anyone can achieve success in the U.S. through hard work and determination – is under scrutiny, and some worry it's no longer achievable for the broader population. Those who agree say increasing healthcare, education, and housing costs create difficulty in having financial stability. Those who disagree argue that the U.S. still offers more opportunities for personal and financial growth than elsewhere. Now we debate: Is the American Dream in Decline? This ethical conundrum is at the crux of this week's debate, originally broadcast in January 2024.   Arguing Yes: David Leonhardt, Pulitzer Prize-winning Senior Writer for The New York Times and The Morning; Author of “Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream”   Arguing No: Michael Strain, Political Economy Scholar and Director of Economic Policy Studies at American Enterprise Institute; Author of “The American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It)”   Nayeema Raza, Journalist and Host of "Smart Girl Dumb Questions", is the guest moderator Join the conversation on Substack—share your perspective on this episode and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated insights from our debaters, moderators, and staff.  Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and TikTok to stay connected with our mission and ongoing debates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ebook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AUsxg05dXkKFeAa64kC0u16XynnSx68o/view?usp=drive_link Episode Description: Every peptide conversation right now is about GLP-1 drugs, BPC-157, and TB-500. Nobody is talking about the one with 50 years of published research that your body is already making and losing as you age. GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring tripeptide that declines by 60% between the ages of 20 and 60. That decline tracks directly with the loss of skin elasticity, slower wound healing, thinning hair, reduced collagen production, and rising inflammation. In randomized controlled trials it has outperformed Rogaine for hair growth, shown a 55% reduction in visible wrinkles, and been documented to positively affect the expression of over 4,000 human genes. Dr. G calls it his favorite peptide, and his partner uses it on her face every day. In this episode, you will learn:  • How GHK-Cu works as a copper delivery vehicle at the cellular level, why it modulates gene expression across 31% of the human genome, and what that means for tissue repair, inflammation, and biological aging  • The head to head randomized controlled trial where GHK-Cu outperformed minoxidil for hair count, follicle size, and the active growth phase of the hair cycle  • Exactly what to look for when buying GHK-Cu cream, why the peptide is chemically fragile, what packaging and pH range to require, and the red flags that tell you to walk away from a product Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - What GHK-CU Actually Is and How It Was First Discovered in 1973 3:10 - Why a 60% Decline in GHK-CU Between Ages 20 and 60 Tracks Directly With Aging 4:40 - What Makes GHK-CU Different From Every Other Popular Peptide 6:00 - How It Stimulates Collagen, Elastin & the Extracellular Matrix 7:15 - The Human Trial Showing a 51% Increase in Collagen Density From Topical Application 8:00 - The 4,000 Genes GHK-CU Affects (And What the Broad Institute Found) 9:30 - Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Why This Matters for Biological Aging 10:30 - Wound Healing, Angiogenesis & Tissue Repair Across Skin, Bone, Gut and Liver 11:30 - The 2022 RCT: 55.7% Reduction in Visible Wrinkles After 12 Weeks 12:30 - Hair Growth: Outperforming Minoxidil in a Head-to-Head Randomized Trial 14:30 - Why the Lower Dose (50mg/ml) Outperformed the Higher Dose 15:30 - Safety Profile, Contraindications & the "Copper Uglies" Explained 17:00 - How to Buy GHK-CU: Concentration, Packaging, pH & What to Avoid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been nearly a year since President Donald Trump's big tax bill. The law makes it harder to qualify for programs like SNAP and includes new work requirements. Some states are already seeing sharp drops in SNAP enrollment as they implement the changes in the law. By some measures, participation in the program is down by nearly 10%. Then, we'll continue to examine the history of the U.S. economy. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in this episode:A year since Trump's big tax bill, SNAP enrollment has fallen dramatically