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Allen delivers the 2025 state of the wind industry. For the first time, wind and solar produced more electricity than coal worldwide. The US added 36% more wind capacity than last year, Australia’s market hit $2 billion, and China extended its 25-year streak of double-digit growth. But 2025 also brought challenges: the Trump administration froze offshore wind projects, Britain paid billions to curtail turbines, and global wind growth hit its lowest rate in two decades. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Allen Hall: 2025, the year the wind industry will never forget. Let me tell you about a year of records and reversals of triumphs and a bunch of turbulence. First, the good news. Renewable energy has done something historic for the first time ever. Wind and solar produce more electricity than coal worldwide. The energy think tank embers as global electricity. Demand grew 2.6% in the first half of the year. Solar generation jumped by 31%, wind rose nearly 8%. Together they covered 83% of all new demand. Coal share of global electricity fell to 33.1%. Renewables rose to 34.3. A [00:01:00]pivotal moment they called it. And in the United States, turbines kept turning wood. McKinsey and the American Clean Power Association report America will add more than seven gigawatts of wind this year. That is 36% more than last year in the five year outlook. 46 gigawatts of new capacity through 2029. Even Arkansas by its first utility scale wind project online through Cordio crossover Wind, the powering market remains strong. 18 projects will drive 2.5 gigawatts of capacity additions over the next three years. And down under the story is equally bright. Australia’s wind energy market reached $2 billion in 2024 by. 2033 is expected to reach $6.7 billion a growth rate of nearly 15% per year. In July, Australian regulators streamlined permitting for wind farms, and in September remote mining operations signed [00:02:00] long-term wind power agreements while the world was building. China was dominating when power output in China is on track for more than 10% growth for the 25th year in a row. That’s right, 25 years in a row. China now accounts for more than 41% of all global wind power production a record. And China’s wind component exports up more than 20%. This year, over $4 billion shipped mainly to Europe and Asia, but 2025 was not smooth sailing, as we all know. In fact, global wind generation is on track for its smallest growth rate in more than 20 years. Four straight months of year over year. Declines in Europe, five months of declines in North America and even Asia registered rare drops in September and October. The policy wind shifted too in the United States. The Trump administration froze offshore wind project work in the Atlantic. The interior [00:03:00] Department directed five large scale projects off the East Coast to suspend activities for at least 90 days. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management cited classified national security information. That’s right. Classified information. Sure. Kirk Lippold, the former commander of the USS Coal. Ask the question on everyone’s mind. What has changed in the threat environment? Through his knowledge, nothing. Democratic. Governors of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York issued a joint statement. They called the pause, a lump of dirty coal for the holiday season, for American workers, for consumers, for investors. Meanwhile, in Britain, another kind of problem emerged the cost of turning off wind farms when the grid cannot cope, hit 1.5 billion pounds. This year, octopus Energy, Britain’s biggest household supplier is tracking it payments to Wind farms to switch off 380 [00:04:00]million pounds. The cost of replacing that wasted power with. Gas 1.08 billion pounds. Sam Richards of Britain remade called it a catastrophic failure of the energy system. Households are paying the price. He said, we are throwing away British generated electricity and firing up expensive gas plants instead. In Europe, the string of dismal wind power auctions also continued some in Germany and Denmark received no bids at all. Key developers pushed for faster permitting and better auction terms. Orsted and Vestas led the charge. And in Japan soaring cost estimates cause Mitsubishi to pull out of three offshore projects. Projects that were slated to start operations by 2030. Gone. The Danish shore Adapting Ted, the world’s largest offshore wind developer sold a 55% stake in its greater Chiang two offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan. The Buyer [00:05:00] Life Insurance Company Cafe, the price around $789 million. With that deal, Ted has signed divestments, totaling 33 billion Danish crowns during 2025. The company is trying to restore investor confidence amid rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and uncertainty from American policy shifts. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency is sounding the alarm director, Fadi Beal says Solar will account for 80% of renewable capacity growth through the end of the decade. And that sounds about right. So it’s got a bunch of catch up to do, but policymakers need to pay close attention. Supply chain, security grid integration challenges and the rapid rise of renewables is putting increasing pressure on electricity systems worldwide. Curtailment and negative price events are appearing in more markets, and the agency is calling for urgent [00:06:00] investments in grid energy storage and flexible generation. And what about those tariffs? We keep reading about wood McKenzie projects. Tariffs will drive up American turbine costs in 2026 in total US onshore wind capital expenditure is projected to increase 5% through 2029. US wind turbine pricing is experiencing obviously unprecedented uncertainty. Domestic manufacturing over capacity would normally push down prices, but tariff exposure on raw materials is pushing them up. And that’s by design of course. So where does this leave us? The numbers tell the story. Renewables overtook Coal. America will install 36% more turbines. This year, Australia’s market is booming. China continues. Its 25 year streak of double digit growth, but wind generation growth worldwide is at its lowest in two decades. And policy reversals in America have stalled. [00:07:00] Offshore development and Britain is paying billions to turn off turbines because the grid cannot handle the power. Europe’s auctions are struggling and Japan’s developers are pulling back and yet. The turbines keep turning. You see, wind energy has had good years and bad years, but 20 25, 20 25 may be one of the worst. The toxic Stew Reuters called it major policy reversals, corporate upheaval, subpar generation in key markets, and yet the industry sees reasons to expect improvement changes to auction incentives, supply chain adjustments, growing demand for power from all sources. The sheer scale of China’s expansion means global wind production will likely keep hitting new highs, even if growth grinds to a halt in America, even if it stays weak. In Europe, 2025 was a year of records and reversals. The thing to remember through all of this [00:08:00] is wind power is low cost power. It is not a nascent industry. And it is time to deliver more electricity, more consistency. Everyone within the sound of my voice is making a difference. Keep it up. You are changing the future for the better. 2025 was a rough year and I’m looking forward to 2026 and that’s the state of the wind industry for December 29th, 2025. Have a great new year.

Toronto new home sales fall to lowest levels on records for the year. The Federal Government wants to bring foreign buyers back. The boys make their 2026 predictions with guest Ben Rabidoux. Currency volatility, falling rents, and the rise of right wing governments. Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehourFor Mortgage Brokers:https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokersPathways Alliance brings together six of Canada's largest oil sands companies working together to keep growing Canada's economy while providing the energy the world needs. Visit https://pathwaysalliance.ca/ to learn more!Check out the Saretsky Group Real Estate Services: https://www.saretskygroup.com/

Greg Brady spoke with Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul, about TTC budget forecasts showing a decline in ridership in 2025, what's driving this drop, and how will it impact Toronto's transit future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul, about TTC budget forecasts showing a decline in ridership in 2025, what's driving this drop, and how will it impact Toronto's transit future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You skip breakfast, push through lunch, and tell yourself you'll eat later, but instead, your head starts pounding. What if fasting isn't helping your focus, but quietly stressing your brain into a migraine attack?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the paradox of fasting — why it can be both a healing tool and a hidden stressor for migraine-prone brains. With insights from neuroscience and Eastern medicine, you'll learn how to find your balance between cleansing and collapse.You'll discover:

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin, Ben Wallerstein, and Matt Tower for Week in Edtech, exploring OpenAI's teacher certifications, kids' online safety legislation, early literacy declines, college admissions pressures, and what remains irreplaceable in education as AI advances.✨ Episode Highlights[00:03:00] OpenAI launches teacher certifications, expanding into K–12 [00:05:00] Big Tech credentials raise control and gatekeeping concerns [00:07:55] Doubts emerge around certifying AI pedagogy [00:12:40] Google and OpenAI intensify competition for schools [00:14:15] Congress advances online safety bills affecting edtech [00:19:15] COPPA changes threaten AI personalization [00:24:05] Parent reading declines deepen literacy gaps [00:26:45] Early childhood remains underfunded despite high impact [00:31:15] College admissions lean further into yield management [00:33:10] AI reshapes admissions essay review [00:36:20] Trust in higher education continues to fall [00:40:40] Education systems face pressure to adapt Plus, special guests: [00:45:30] Maya Bialik, Founder of QuestionWell, and Peter Nilsson, Founder of Athena Lab, on their book Irreplaceable: How AI Changes Everything (and Nothing) in Teaching and Learning [01:11:16] Emily Gill, Co-Founder & COO of LEVRA, on AI simulations for human skills development

In real estate, this time of year exposes something we don't talk about: feeling stuck. As the year winds down and a new one begins, even experienced agents can feel like they're spinning their wheels or like they just don't know what to do.  And the truth is, there's nothing unusual about that. Every one of us hits moments where our motivation dips, our habits slip, or our thoughts get louder than our actions. But feeling stuck doesn't mean something is wrong. More often, it simply means we've gotten caught inside our own heads.  What makes a difference isn't feeling bad when we get stuck; it's learning how to move through this quickly, and there are a few highly effective strategies you can try.  In this episode, we unpack what actually causes that “stuck” feeling, why it shows up more frequently than most agents realize, and the practical ways to regain momentum.    Things You'll Learn In This Episode    You're only one action away from momentum  Feeling stuck isn't a sign to stop; it's a sign to move. How does simply doing one small thing reset our entire trajectory?    The observer mindset changes everything  We get stuck when we believe the story in our head. What happens when we step outside ourselves and question the narrative instead of obeying it?    Momentum creates clarity, not the other way around  Most agents wait to “feel ready” before they act, but clarity comes after movement. What new possibilities open up once we just start?    Numbers reveal your patterns before you get stuck  Declines in contacts, appointments, or consistency don't happen overnight. How does tracking our metrics help us catch a slump before we're in one? About Your Host Greg Harrelson is a real estate agent, coach, trainer, and owner of Century 21 The Harrelson Group. He has been in the real estate business for over 30 years and has been professionally trained by coaches like Mike, Matthew, Tom Ferry, Chet Holmes, and Tony Robbins. He is in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. His goal is to empower his clients with the information necessary to make sound financial decisions while being sensitive to the experience they are looking for in real estate ownership. The Harrelson Group has been the leading office in the Myrtle Beach real estate market for years, and they have recently added a new office in Charleston, SC.   Guest Host  Abe Safa is a highly experienced real estate expert with over two decades in the industry. He is a key leader at Century 21 The Harrelson Group, where he specializes in helping clients navigate complex real estate transactions with ease. In addition to his role at Century 21, Abe is a sought-after mentor and speaker, sharing his expertise through seminars and coaching programs to help other agents succeed in the competitive real estate market. Want To Level Up Your Production? (and live anywhere in the Carolinas) Check out www.gregharrelsoncareers.com   Learn more about Infusionsoft for real estate: http://www.realestatesalessolutions.com/   Check out this episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm, so our show reaches more people. Thank you!   

If you're running an ecommerce store, subscription business, or online shop, you've probably noticed December declines spike during the holiday season. Banks tighten risk in Q4 because disputes, chargebacks, and fraud claims historically rise in Q1 — which means more transactions can get declined right when you're trying to maximize holiday sales.In this video, Maria breaks down:✅ Why declines spike during December and the holiday rush✅ Most common causes of payment declines during this season✅ How to respond to each type to increase approvals and protect revenue✅ The #1 action you can take immediately to save declined transactions and recover salesUnderstanding these patterns helps you stop losing revenue to holiday declines, optimize your checkout, and make smarter decisions during the busiest season of the year.If you've been stumped by December declines and how to fix them, this is the clearest, most actionable breakdown you'll find — built to help real merchants make the most of their ecommerce and subscription sales.Need a payment solution that protects your revenue during high-risk periods like the holidays? Contact my team!

The ASX200 slipped about 0.2% for a third straight session, leaving the week down roughly 1.3%. Materials led gains, up 1.6% driven by Liontown (+12%) and IGO, while gold rose 4% on strong prices. Energy fell 1.4% as oil hit a five‑year low. US job growth slowed and unemployment hit 4.6%, trimming market expectations for an early Fed rate cut. Upcoming data includes US crude inventories, US jobs and retail figures, plus Australian population and national‑account releases, and AGMs for ANZ and Elders. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mortgage rates tick upwards. AP correspondent Alex Veiga has the latest.

If you're seeing “Do Not Honor,” “Pick Up Card,” Code 05, Code 04, Code 07, or “Issuer Decline” in your transaction logs, this video breaks down exactly what they mean — and how to fix them before they wreck approval rates and revenue.This video uncovers what these decline codes actually signal and why banks trigger them. Whether you run subscriptions, upsells, or a high-ticket funnel, these declines can quietly kill revenue if you don't know what's behind them. Maria explains what merchants can do to recover the sale, reduce future declines, and stabilize cash flow.If decline codes spike during billing cycles, promotions, or traffic surges, this guide shows you the real root causes — and the strategies that actually work.What you'll learn:✅ What “Pick Up Card” REALLY means today✅ Do Not Honor vs Issuer Decline — and why banks use them✅ Why these declines happen (fraud patterns, velocity, AVS mismatches, processor changes, and more)✅ How to save the sale when these codes hit✅ Best practices to prevent declines and increase approval rates long-termIf you've been stumped by these decline codes and how to fix them, this is the clearest breakdown you'll find — and it gives you the insight you need to read your data like an expert and make smarter decisions for your checkout flow.Struggling with declines? DirectPayNet helps merchants improve approval rates and prevent these codes from tanking revenue. Reach out if you need support!

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Seattle leads the nation in something again – and as usual, it's not something to celebrate. With 35% office vacancy rates and plummeting commercial rents, the Emerald City has officially become the poster child for how socialist policies destroy business districts. But wait, there's more! Meet Sean Scott, Washington's mini Let's Go Brandon Johnson, who thinks workers can just collectively create the next Amazon while he pushes a statewide payroll tax that will send Microsoft and Meta packing faster than you can say "go woke, go broke." We've already seen this movie in Seattle – Amazon moved 10,000 jobs to Bellevue when they got hit with a city payroll tax, leaving the city $47 million short on revenue. Now these economic geniuses want to take that failed experiment statewide. What could go wrong? The wheels are coming off, and taxpayers are left holding the bag while businesses flee to states that actually understand basic economics. Is anyone surprised that a Democratic Socialist who's never run so much as a taco stand thinks he can manage a $9 billion budget? Will Washington become the next California exodus story?

Hear the entire episode by subscribing to the show at DumbZone.com or Patreon.com/TheDumbZoneMike Sirois fills in for Jake who is still in NYC. A big weekend check, George Pickens has a back-and-forth with Richard Sherman, TC comes in studio to talk Notre Dame missing the playoffs and saying no to bowl season as a whole, and then RIP movie theaters (00:00) - Open: Weekend check with Mike Sirois (49:12) - George Pickens vs. Richard Sherman (01:00:23) - TC Fleming on no Notre Dame in the playoffs (01:23:10) - Around the NFL: Week 14 (01:46:32) - News: Netflix vs. Paramount for Warner Bros. (02:08:29) - VM birthdays/Today in History ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is TV getting less woke? According to a recent study, nearly half of all LGBTQ+ characters will disappear from TV next season, including 61% of trans characters. In this episode, Tara breaks down: How streaming shows like Stranger Things went from “fun” to overloaded with LGBTQ+ storylines

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Joshua Goodman, an associate professor of education and of economics at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Goodman's latest research, which looks into how the job market can impact college enrollment in two-year institutions. "Labor Market Strength and Declining Community College Enrollment," co-written with Joseph Winkelmann, is available now at NBER. https://www.nber.org/papers/w34498

This Day in Legal History: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr's Kid Sworn in as JusticeOn December 8, 1902, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, beginning one of the most storied judicial careers in American history. Appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt, Holmes brought not just legal brilliance but a fierce sense of independence to the bench—qualities that would define his nearly 30-year tenure. He would become known as “The Great Dissenter,” not because he loved conflict, but because he saw the Constitution as a living document that demanded humility, skepticism of dogma, and above all, respect for democratic governance.Holmes shaped modern constitutional law, particularly in his groundbreaking First Amendment opinions. In Schenck v. United States (1919), he famously coined the “clear and present danger” test, establishing a foundational limit on government power to suppress speech. Though that decision upheld a conviction, Holmes's dissent later that year in Abrams v. United States marked his turn toward a much broader vision of free expression—one that laid the groundwork for modern civil liberties jurisprudence.A Civil War veteran wounded at Antietam, Holmes served with the Massachusetts Volunteers and carried shrapnel in his body for the rest of his life. His long memory gave him historical depth: legend holds he met both Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy—Lincoln as a young Union officer in Washington, and JFK decades later when the future president visited the aged Holmes on his 90th birthday. While the Lincoln meeting is plausible and widely accepted, the Kennedy encounter is well documented—photos exist of JFK visiting Holmes in 1932, shortly before the justice's death.Holmes's legal philosophy emphasized restraint, often reminding fellow jurists that the Constitution “is made for people of fundamentally differing views.” He resisted turning the judiciary into a super-legislature, warning against confusing personal preference with constitutional mandate. His opinions, dissents, and aphorisms—“taxes are what we pay for civilized society,” among them—still echo in courtrooms and classrooms today.By the time he retired in 1932 at age 90, Holmes had become an icon: not just a jurist, but a symbol of intellectual honesty and constitutional humility. His December 8 appointment wasn't just another judicial swearing-in—it was the beginning of a philosophical legacy that still defines the boundaries of American legal thought.Amit Agarwal, a former clerk to Justices Alito and Kavanaugh, will soon find himself arguing against the very ideology he once clerked under—defending limits on presidential power in a case that could gut a nearly century-old precedent, Humphrey's Executor v. United States (1935). He'll be representing former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, who sued after President Trump gave her the boot, and whose case now tees up a potentially seismic shift in how presidents control independent agencies.At issue is whether the president can remove members of independent commissions—like the FTC—at will, or whether statutory “for cause” protections, created by Congress and upheld since the New Deal, still mean anything. If the Supreme Court overturns Humphrey's Executor, it would blow a hole in the legal framework that has shielded multi-member agencies from raw political interference since Roosevelt tried—and failed—to remake the FTC in his own image.Let's pause here: Humphrey's Executor isn't just some dusty New Deal relic. It drew a sharp line between executive officers who serve the president directly and independent regulators who are supposed to be immune from daily political whims. The Court in 1935 said: no, FDR, you can't just fire an FTC commissioner because he's not singing from your hymnbook. That ruling became the backbone of modern agency independence—from the Fed to the SEC to the NLRB. Without it, the next president could dismiss any regulatory head who doesn't toe the party line. You want crypto rules to mean something? Food safety? Banking supervision? Say goodbye to all that if we pretend these agencies are just White House interns with better titles.But here's where it gets interesting: Agarwal is making the conservative case for restraint. Now working at Protect Democracy, he's arguing that letting presidents fire independent commissioners at will isn't a win for constitutional governance—it's a power grab that warps the original design. He's invoked Burkean conservatism—the idea that practical experience should trump theoretical purity—and warns that blind devotion to the “unitary executive theory” threatens institutional integrity more than it protects separation of powers.And Agarwal isn't alone. A collection of conservative legal scholars, former judges, and ex-White House lawyers—some with deep Federalist Society credentials—have filed briefs supporting his position. Their argument? That Humphrey's Executor is an “originalist” decision, faithful to the Founders' ambivalence about concentrated executive power, especially in domestic administration.Still, let's be honest: the Court is unlikely to be swayed by this internal dissent. The Roberts Court has already chipped away at agency independence in decisions like Seila Law (2020) and Loper Bright (2024), where it let Trump fire the CFPB director and overturned Chevron deference respectively. With a solid conservative majority, and multiple justices openly embracing a muscular vision of presidential control, the writing may already be on the wall.Which is precisely what makes Agarwal's stand so notable. This isn't some progressive legal activist parachuting in from the ACLU (though his wife did work there). This is someone who backed Kavanaugh publicly, donated to Nikki Haley, and spent years rising through the conservative legal pipeline—only to conclude that this version of executive power isn't conservative at all. It's reactionary.So what happens if Humphrey's goes down? Beyond the short-term question of whether Slaughter gets her job back, the bigger issue is how much power presidents will wield over what were supposed to be politically insulated regulatory bodies. Will a ruling in Trump's favor mean future presidents can purge the Fed board? Fire NLRB members mid-term? Flatten the independence of enforcement agencies? The Court may claim it's just restoring “constitutional structure,” but don't be surprised if that structure starts to look a lot like one-man rule.Agarwal, to his credit, is saying: not so fast. Sometimes conserving means preserving. And sometimes defending the Constitution means restraining the people who claim to speak for it the loudest.Ex-Alito, Kavanaugh Clerk Defends Limits on Trump's Firing PowerFight over Trump's power to fire FTC member heads to US Supreme Court | ReutersA federal judge has temporarily barred the Justice Department from using evidence seized from Daniel Richman, a former legal adviser to ex-FBI Director James Comey, in any future attempts to revive criminal charges against Comey. The move comes just weeks after the original case was dismissed due to the lead prosecutor's unlawful appointment.At issue is whether federal prosecutors violated Richman's Fourth Amendment rights by searching his personal computer without a warrant during earlier investigations into media leaks tied to Comey's 2020 congressional testimony. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sided with Richman—for now—saying he's likely to succeed on the merits and ordering the government to isolate and secure the data until at least December 12.The contested materials had been used to support now-dropped charges that Comey made false statements and obstructed Congress regarding FBI leaks about the Clinton and Trump investigations. But Richman, once a special FBI employee himself, argues the search was illegal and wants the files deleted or returned.The Justice Department, undeterred, is reportedly considering a second indictment of Comey. But between shaky prosecutorial appointments and constitutional challenges like this one, their case is rapidly sliding into legally questionable territory.US federal judge temporarily blocks evidence use in dismissed Comey case | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a controversial book removal case out of Llano County, Texas, effectively allowing local officials to keep 17 books off public library shelves—titles that deal with race, LGBTQ+ identity, puberty, and even flatulence.The justices let stand a divided 5th Circuit ruling that found no First Amendment violation in the county's decision to pull the books. That decision reversed a lower court order requiring the books be returned and rejected the plaintiffs' argument that library patrons have a constitutional “right to receive information.” The 5th Circuit held that libraries have wide discretion to curate collections, and that removing titles doesn't equate to banning them altogether—people can still buy them online, the court reasoned.The dispute began in 2021 when local officials responded to complaints by residents, ultimately purging books including Maurice Sendak's In the Night Kitchen (due to nude illustrations), as well as works on slavery and gender identity. Opponents of the removal sued, citing free speech violations. But the case now stands as a significant blow to that theory—at least in the 5th Circuit, which covers Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene leaves unresolved a key question: does the First Amendment protect not just the right to speak, but the right to access certain information in public institutions? For now, in parts of the South, the answer appears to be no.US Supreme Court turns away appeal of Texas library book ban | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

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If you think America's schools fell into decline solely as a consequence of 2020's pandemic and a year of alternate instruction models, guess again. Eric Hanushek, the Hoover Institution's Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow and a leading scholar on the economics of education, discusses misperceptions in the Covid-education debate (learning and achievement were in decline years before the pandemic struck), why education reform remains elusive despite decades of talk and treasure, a few sleeper concerns (long-term absenteeism), lessons to be learned from learning and teaching innovations in Dallas and Mississippi, plus the future impact of learning loss on earning power and America's GDP.

A grand jury refuses to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, 10 days after a judge threw out Trump's DOJ case against her. Plus, Trump said he would release the controversial video of the second strike on alleged drug boat and some lawmakers who viewed the tape call it deeply troubling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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They say a grand jury with indict a ham sandwich but apparently not Letitia James. Her attorney joins to respond after an embarrassing defeat for the Trump Justice Department.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Ferguson is once again promising no new taxes. Why would we believe him this time? A court official came to the defense of anti-Trump federal Judge Boasberg by saying he Boasberg didn’t know that ‘Artcic Frost’ targeted members of Congress. Justice Clarence Thomas got the New Jersey Attorney General’s office to admit that they had no basis for targeting a pro-life crisis pregnancy center. Seattle rated average, Portland falls behind in Pacific Northwest city satisfaction survey. // LongForm: GUEST: Spokane Valley City Councilmember Jessica Yaeger responds to the fake outrage over her recent Facebook posts calling herself a “proud Islamaphobe.” // Quick Hit: Kids gets arrested — and almost shot — during a TikTok challenge.  

The bigger the local boom, the greater the potential for a local bust. The biggest home price declines are hitting the housing markets that saw the biggest price gains during the pandemic. In this video, we discuss the latest market data on these markets while answering your mortgage and real estate questions LIVE. Start your stress-free loan journey todayJoin Rate Watch – we'll watch rates for youEmail: info@theeducatedhomebuyer.comConnect with Us

Segment 1 — New Poll Shows Major Drop in U.S. Religiosity A global survey reveals one of the largest declines in religiosity occurring right here in the United States. Dr. Chaps breaks down what the numbers show, why Americans are becoming less religious, and what this trend means for the future of faith in our nation. Segment 2 — Interview: Janet Porter at the Content Media Conference Dr. Chaps sits down with Janet Porter at the Content Media Conference, where she presents her newest film and discusses the ongoing momentum of the pro-life movement. We explore her message, her activism, and the cultural battles ahead. Segment 3 — Pro-Life Momentum and Media Impact A look at how faith-based filmmakers and pro-life leaders are using media, storytelling, and conferences like Content to shape public opinion and inspire grassroots action nationwide. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2025, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

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Communities across the globe commemorated World AIDS Day, reaffirming a commitment to end an epidemic that has killed more than 44 million. But this year, for the first time in decades, the U.S. government decided not to mark the occasion, and the Trump Administration has reportedly barred agencies from commemorating or participating. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Communities across the globe commemorated World AIDS Day, reaffirming a commitment to end an epidemic that has killed more than 44 million. But this year, for the first time in decades, the U.S. government decided not to mark the occasion, and the Trump administration has reportedly barred agencies from commemorating or participating. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Communities across the globe commemorated World AIDS Day, reaffirming a commitment to end an epidemic that has killed more than 44 million. But this year, for the first time in decades, the U.S. government decided not to mark the occasion, and the Trump administration has reportedly barred agencies from commemorating or participating. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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What is Thriftmas? Well, it's thrifting for Christmas and more and more people are doing it as mass layoffs continue and the economy continues to sh*t the bed. One mom on TikTok is getting dogpiled for saying she was going to only spend $100 TOTAL on her four kids this year so the family could take a nice vacation next year. Is she in the wrong, or do we really need to reign in spending this year going into 2026? Are we headed for another 2008?Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Kim Davis was held liable for $360,000 in damages and attorney's fees over their “hurt feelings” stemming from her religious expression. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

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After months of consideration, former Congressman Tim Ryan has announced he won't run in the Democratic primary for governor. Ohio Statehouse Scoop Host Jo Ingles spoke with Amy Acton, the Democrat already in that race. Jo reports on what lies ahead. Later, Ohio Public Media Statehouse News Bureau Chief Karen Kasler and Reporter Sarah Donaldson join Jo to talk about all of the things that happened last week in the Ohio Legislature, including passing bills about income taxes and intoxicating hemp. Plus, Ohio is one step closer to having an official state candy. You can find all of that in this week's Ohio Statehouse Scoop.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday's show by recapping the Leafs' much-needed win over the Blues. They highlight strong performances from John Tavares, William Nylander, and Joseph Woll, and examine how injuries are testing the team's depth and shaping Craig Berube's decisions. They also discuss the team's struggling power play and the looming goaltending decisions once Anthony Stolarz returns. The conversation then shifts to the Blue Jays, including Ricky Tiedemann's addition to the 40-man roster and what it signals for his future. Ben and Brent wrap up this hour with thoughts on Bo Bichette declining his qualifying offer amid reported interest from Boston and other contenders.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Like the abortion decision in Roe v. Wade, Obergefell was egregiously wrong from the start. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

The Supreme Court turns down a challenge to law that brought us legalized same-sex "marriage" while an appellate court says making students recognize pronouns is unconstitutional. IVF deaths have surpassed those lost to abortion. Down Syndrome deaths continue to rise. And is America being feminized?    Recommendations  Interesting Times Podcast with Ross Douthat  Strong Women Podcast    Segment 1 – Courts on Obergefell and Pronouns  Christian Post: Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis' request to reconsider landmark gay marriage ruling  ADF: Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education  Segment 2 – IVF and Down Syndrome Deaths and Bible Reading  LifeSite: IVF embryo deaths surpass number of babies killed annually by abortion, report shows  The Denver Gazette: Termination of Down syndrome pregnancies continues to be high, which concerns advocates  Rising Kites  The Christian Post: More Americans are now reading the Bible but fewer believe it's 100% accurate: study  Segment 3 – Feminization of America  Substack: The Great Feminization  Strange New World by Carl Trueman    ______________________   Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.   

This Day in Legal History: Armistice DayOn November 11, 1918, World War I came to an end with the signing of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany. While not a legal instrument in the treaty sense, the armistice was a binding agreement that had massive legal and geopolitical ramifications. Its terms, including a cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of German forces, and surrender of military equipment, were enforced by military and diplomatic means, laying the groundwork for the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. The legal aftermath of the war led to the creation of new nation-states, redrawn borders, and the first formal attempt at international governance through the League of Nations.November 11 would later be recognized in the United States as Veterans Day, originally commemorated as Armistice Day, reflecting the legal shift from honoring only WWI veterans to recognizing all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The legal transition occurred in 1954 when President Eisenhower signed legislation formally renaming the holiday. The legal framework surrounding veterans' benefits also expanded post-WWI, with landmark legislation like the GI Bill of Rights in 1944 and its subsequent reauthorizations, shaping how the U.S. compensates military service.Internationally, the armistice also contributed to legal debates over war guilt and reparations, particularly with Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles—the so-called “War Guilt Clause”—which placed sole responsibility for the war on Germany and its allies. That clause became a flashpoint in both legal and political discussions and was later cited by Germany as a grievance contributing to the rise of Nazism and WWII.The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples following the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Davis had argued that her First Amendment right to free exercise of religion shielded her from liability, but lower courts rejected that defense, awarding damages and attorneys' fees exceeding $360,000 to plaintiffs David Ermold and David Moore. The Sixth Circuit found that Davis's actions constituted state action, not protected private conduct, and that she could not invoke her own constitutional rights to infringe on the rights of others while acting in an official capacity.Davis had also asked the Supreme Court to reconsider Obergefell, arguing it rested on the same substantive due process doctrine as Roe v. Wade, which the Court overturned in 2022. However, the justices declined to take up that issue, just as they had in 2020. The Court's refusal to revisit Obergefell signals a reluctance, at least for now, to reexamine established rights to same-sex marriage, even as the bench remains deeply conservative.US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage right | ReutersSenior U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf, appointed by President Reagan in 1985, announced his resignation in order to publicly oppose what he describes as President Donald Trump's abuse of legal authority. In an article for The Atlantic, Wolf accused Trump of weaponizing the law against political enemies while shielding allies, a pattern he claims contradicts the principles he upheld over five decades in the Justice Department and on the bench. Wolf cited Trump's direction to Attorney General Pam Bondi to indict political opponents, including New York AG Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey, as especially troubling.Wolf expressed frustration over the ethical constraints on judges that prevent them from speaking out publicly, saying he could no longer remain silent as Trump undermined the rule of law and dismantled oversight mechanisms such as inspectors general and the FBI's public-corruption unit. His resignation comes amid heightened tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, underscored by combative rhetoric at a recent Federalist Society event. Wolf, who had previously criticized the handling of ethics complaints against Justice Clarence Thomas, said he now plans to support litigation and advocacy efforts to protect democratic norms and defend judges unable to speak for themselves.Reagan Judge Says He Quit Bench to Speak Out Against TrumpThe Trump administration has significantly shortened the time between publicly announcing judicial nominees and holding their Senate confirmation hearings, in some cases to as little as two days—far less than the typical 28-day window used by past administrations. While the Senate Judiciary Committee still adheres to its rule requiring 28 days between receiving nominee questionnaires and hearings, the White House now delays public disclosure until much later in the process, often after nominees have cleared internal background checks. Critics argue this reduces transparency and limits public scrutiny of lifetime judicial appointments, while supporters claim the process is efficient and appropriate given the nominees' qualifications.Some nominees, like Louisiana district court picks William Crain and Alexander Van Hook, received swift hearings with little controversy, though others, like appellate nominee Emil Bove, drew public concern during the brief window between announcement and hearing. Observers also criticized the administration's choice to reveal nominees via Trump's Truth Social account, often late at night, bypassing traditional press channels. Legal experts suggest this shift reflects a strategic move to minimize opposition and accelerate confirmations, but it has alarmed advocacy groups who say it undermines public trust and democratic norms.Trump Changes How Judicial Nominees Get Publicly Revealed This is a public episode. 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Join us as we discuss a unique birth story, the intricacies of declining ultrasounds, and the importance of support in fast labors. Plus, we unveil a brand new product we launched after you requested it! 00:00 Introduction to Kelly and Tiffany's Podcast01:09 Recording Together at Home01:50 Sharing a Birth Story02:43 Listener Review and Feedback05:12 Client History and Prenatal Care10:47 Declining Ultrasound: A Midwife's Perspective16:31 Legal Regulations and Birth Timing17:41 Second Birth Experience21:46 Navigating Doppler Use During Labor23:27 Establishing Baseline with Fetoscope25:22 Rapid Labor and Birth Experience31:40 Postpartum Care and Trailing Membranes37:55 Introducing the New NOA Blend41:49 Supporting the Show and CommunityLinks We Chat AboutOur new NOA Tea BlendMidwife Interview GuideOur Monthly MembershipOur Weekly NewsletterOur Childbirth Education Course, use code RADIANT10 for 10% offWe Heart Nutrition: Use Code BEAUTIFULONE for 20% Off your first orderOur Fullscript Supplement Dispensary, always 25% off MSRPBe sure to subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram for extra education and antics between episodes at: @beautifulonemidwifery

Family, this week on Queer News Anna DeShawn continues to bring you the stories that matter most to our community. Our top story breaks down the victories across the board after November 4th's election day. Continuing in politics, Anna revisit's the topic of George Santos in light of his recent commutation granted by Trump and discuss the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on a case that could effect gay marriage for all. In culture and entertainment, we take a look abroad at the first elected, openly-gay Prime minister of the Netherlands, GLAAD's Darian Aaron talks about featuring Snoop Dog during the first stop of their HBCU tour titled: Generation Z & HIV: An HBCU Tour and Benjie Coy is back with our entertainment roundup talking the Real Housewives of Potomac and more. Let's get into it.  Want to support this podcast?

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In this episode of the Impact 360 Institute Podcast, host Jonathan Morrow analyzes dramatic new findings from Gen Z Volume 3 research (with Barna Group) about faith dynamics among young men and women. The conversation centers on the surprising trend: young men ages 18–24 are returning to church and recommitting to biblical faith while young women in the same age group are disengaging from organized religion at increasing rates.Topics Discussed:Introduction to biblical worldview and servant leadership  Review of Gen Z Volume 3 statistics: church attendance, faith identification, gender divide  Biblical foundation for male and female (Matthew 19:4–6); God's design for gender Why young men are experiencing renewed agency, hope, and church engagement  Factors behind female Gen Z's rise in “nones” (no faith affiliation) and moral relativism Cultural and educational shifts: college degree gaps, mental health, deaths of despair  Zero-sum game trap in faith conversations, why both young men and women matter “Men have been left behind, women have been lied to." Sexual revolution's consequences for women, featuring Louise Perry's journey from atheism to Christianity How secular scripts have failed young women's flourishing; marriage and family insights  Reanimation of meaning among young men, agency in faith, and rising Bible engagement  Discipleship challenges and practical steps for churches, parents, and leaders  Encouragement for creating men-friendly spaces, supporting both sexes, and clear gospel teaching  Resources and programs at Impact 360 Institute for Gen Z students and ongoing research Additional Links:Gen Z Volume 3 Research: https://www.barna.com/gen-z-volume-3/Impact 360 Institute Courses & Conferences: https://www.impact360institute.org/courses/Article: Gen Z Women's Faith Trends https://www.barna.com/trends/gen-z-women-struggling-in-faith/Louise Perry's Story: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/case-against-sexual-revolution-perry/Social Media & Contact:Instagram: @impact360instituteTwitter/X: @impact360Facebook: Impact 360 InstituteEmail: info@impact360.orgFor more resources, episodes, or to support discipleship initiatives, visit Impact360.org.

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Several colleges and universities are pushing back on pressure from the Trump administration. The president offered nine schools priority access to federal funding if they signed an agreement to meet his demands. So far, seven schools have rejected the deal. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ted Mitchell, president of the American Council on Education. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy