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“Individualism regards man—every man—as an independent, sovereign entity who possesses an inalienable right to his own life, a right derived from his nature as a rational being. Individualism holds that a civilized society, or any form of association, cooperation or peaceful coexistence among men, can be achieved only on the basis of the recognition of individual rights—and that a group, as such, has no rights other than the individual rights of its members.” - Ayn RandCollectivism holds that the individual has no rights, that his life and work belong to the group . . . and that the group may sacrifice him at its own whim to its own interests. The only way to implement a doctrine of that kind is by means of brute force—and statism has always been the political corollary of collectivism.Collectivism holds that, in human affairs, the collective—society, the community, the nation, the proletariat, the race, etc.—is the unit of reality and the standard of value. On this view, the individual has reality only as part of the group, and value only insofar as he serves it.No masters above, no slaves below.“Do not make the mistake of the ignorant who think that an individualist is a man who says: ‘I'll do as I please at everybody else's expense.' An individualist… recognizes the inalienable individual rights of man—his own and those of others.” He says: “I will not run anyone's life—nor let anyone run mine.”The human mind is individual. Thinking, production, and values are individual acts. But this enables superior cooperation: trade, contracts, friendship, and civil society based on consent, not sacrifice or tribal mandate. Civilization is “the progress toward a society of privacy… the process of setting man free from men.” Forced tribal/public existence is the mark of regression.Voluntary Association Creates Real CohesionAlexis de Tocqueville observed in Democracy in America that individualistic America thrived precisely because of its “art of association.” Free, independent people form churches, businesses, charities, militias, and communities far more dynamically than top-down collectives. In democratic (individualist-leaning) societies, citizens learn to cooperate voluntarily because no one can coerce them—creating genuine social capital, not resentful obedience.‘cohesive' collectivism demands sacrifice to the group, which atomizes people morally by pitting them against their own self-interest and reason. True individualism unites us through voluntary trade, rights, and shared values of productivity and freedom, the exact foundation that made the West superior and attractive. Collectivist cultures conquer when we abandon our principles, not when we uphold them. History's winners are the societies that freed the individual mind. Let's defend that, not imitate our enemies' weaknesses. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dwtruthwarrior.substack.com/subscribe
Jim Holmes Professor Jim Holmes discusses the US Navy's technological and human superiority over Chinese weaponry during recent conflicts. Despite intense maneuvers and near misses, US carrier groups have successfully defended themselves against adversarial missile fire.1880
The uncontroverted facts: Cyrus was shot in the back. If someone is pointing a gun at you and you shoot them, they don't get hit in the back. Hawk also addresses that the jury was never told Mr. Chow had been involved in two prior shootings as a private citizen. Hawk reflects on his own criminal defense career and the moral weight of defending clients in cases involving rape and child sexual assault, and why he walked away from criminal defense law after just three years. Racism in America in 2026 is part of this conversation, and Hawk acknowledges the limits of his own perspective while using his platform to elevate Black creators speaking to that lived experience. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB
The seventeenth sermon in our series in the book of Acts | 'To the Ends of the Earth' .Sermon: 'The Gospel is Defended'Series: Acts | 'To the Ends of the Earth'Readings: Acts 21:40-22:29Preacher: Brad FletcherRecorded 31st May, 2026S17 E17
You don't rise to the occasion, you rise or fall to your level of preparation.This Memorial Day episode features reflections from figures like Chef Robert Irvine and Michelle Mace-Curren on military service and leadership. Delve into the deep driving forces behind dedication and self-sacrifice, exploring the critical role of preparation in overcoming impossible challenges.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN- Chef Robert Irvine's mission to help those lost- The reason behind a 30-year Air Force veteran's call for help- Why micromanaging doesn't constitute leadership- 4 principles for building strong, loyal teams- The significance of 1% of the US population serving in the militaryQUOTES THAT HIT"Because there are people out there that need my help." - Memorial Day "If you're worried about something right now that your worry will not affect, you're wasting your energy." - Memorial Day "My because is simply because we're temporary." - Memorial Day CHAPTERS00:03 Mick Unplugged: Your Because00:46 Chef Irvine's Because: Helping Others02:12 Tough Love and Relatability05:48 Overcoming Impossible: Start with Chapter One07:29 Empathetic Leadership: Beyond Micromanagement10:51 Military Service: A Daughter-in-Law's Journey17:03 My Because: A Free Nation22:43 Robert J. Ono's Because: Family28:02 Bin Laden Raid: The 90-Minute Flight32:31 Preparation: Master the Basics33:23 CZ Lopez: Purpose and Misfortunes43:17 Michelle Mace-Curren: Legacy and LeadershipQUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERSQ: What does Chef Robert Irvine consider his "because"?A: Chef Robert Irvine says his "because" is that there are people out there who need his help, and he uses his platform for the betterment of others who are less fortunate.Q: How does Michelle Mace-Curren define her "because" as an entrepreneur after military service?A: Michelle Mace-Curren finds her "because" in creating her legacy now, seeing the tangible inspiration in front of her eyes when she gives keynote speeches, and knowing that her work impacts people's lives.Q: Why is preparation essential for leaders, according to Robert J. Ono?A: Robert J. Ono emphasizes that leaders must be prepared for contingencies and master the basics, because "you don't rise to the occasion, you rise or fall to your level of preparation."Connect & Discover Our Memorial Day Heroes:Chef Robert Irvine Website: ChefIrvine.comChef Robert Irvine Instagram: @chefirvineRobert Irvine Foundation: RobertIrvineFoundation.orgJoAnne Bass LinkedIn: @jo-bassJoAnne Bass Instagram: @thejoannebassRob O'Neill Website: RobONeill.comRob O'Neill Instagram: @mchooyahCZ Lopez LinkedIn: @ramoncolonlopezCZ Lopez Instagram: @therealczcolonlopezMichelle "Mace" Curran Website: MaceCurran.comMichelle "Mace" Curran Instagram: @mace.curranReady to Unleash Your Inner Game-Changer? Mick Hunt's BEST SELLING book, How to Be a Good Leader When You've Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership, is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers. Grab your copy now and level up your life: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A MillionFOLLOW MICK ON:Spotify: MickUnpluggedInstagram: @mickunpluggedFacebook: @mickunpluggedYouTube: @MickUnpluggedPodcastLinkedIn: @mickhuntWebsite: MickHuntOfficial.comWebsite: howtobeagoodleader.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In our news wrap Wednesday, two police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot filed a lawsuit to try to block the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization fund," the World Health Organization says there are now more than 600 suspected cases from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa and former Congressman Barney Frank, a trailblazer for gay rights, has died. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports President Trump's new defense fund is facing pushback.
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports two police officers who were injured during the Capitol riot are suing to block any payouts from a new Justice Department fund.
In our news wrap Wednesday, two police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot filed a lawsuit to try to block the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization fund," the World Health Organization says there are now more than 600 suspected cases from an Ebola outbreak in central Africa and former Congressman Barney Frank, a trailblazer for gay rights, has died. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Sermon, 05/17/2026: Walk This Way... Defended By Faith
Three years ago, Buster Murdaugh looked a jury in the eye and said he didn't believe his father could hurt Maggie and Paul. That testimony mattered. It put a human face on the defense.Now sources say Buster is furious about the retrial, hasn't been to see his father, and someone in his circle has called Alex selfish for pursuing a second trial. The question for the defense isn't whether they want Buster on the stand—of course they do. The question is whether Buster wants to be there. And what it means if he doesn't.Tony Brueski and Robin Dreeke work through listener questions about every family relationship that matters heading into trial two. The Murdaugh brothers. Maggie's sister Marian, whose testimony about Alex's behavior after the murders quietly destroyed a piece of the defense's case. And Buster, whose evolution from loyal son to reported adversary may be the single most significant change between trial one and trial two.Robin applies FBI behavioral analysis to the pattern. What does it mean when the person closest to the defendant reaches a conclusion they won't share publicly but communicate through absence? Tony and Robin follow the thread to its uncomfortable endpoint.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AlexMurdaugh #BusterMurdaugh #MurdaughFamily #MurdaughRetrial #TrueCrime #MurdaughTrial #HiddenKillers #SouthCarolina #CriminalJustice #MurdaughMurders
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The most dangerous kind of erosion leaves no bruises and makes no noise. It works through small compromises that feel reasonable in the moment and catastrophic only in retrospect. And it can last decades without the person inside it ever realizing what has happened.This episode puts two cases side by side. Asa Ellerup was married to Rex Heuermann for 27 years and says she had no knowledge of the crimes he pleaded guilty to. Eric Richins told his family his wife Kouri would be to blame if he turned up dead — and still could not make himself leave.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explains how agency erodes so completely that confronting reality becomes psychologically impossible, why the presence of children makes it exponentially harder, and what separates Asa's experience from that of Eric Richins — a man who could see the danger with total clarity and still could not move. Scott recently explored this on her Substack, Spotlight on Psychology. The question she asks at the end is one every listener needs to sit with.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AsaEllerup #RexHeuermann #EricRichins #KouriRichins #GilgoBeach #DomesticViolence #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ErosionOfAgency
For three years after his arrest, Asa Ellerup defended Rex Heuermann on camera. She called him a family man. She said they had the wrong man. Then on April 8, 2026, he pleaded guilty to eight murders — seven inside their home. He told Asa directly. Twenty-seven years inside that house. The same meals. The same routines. The same man — who was living an entirely different life.He told her seven of the eight murders happened inside the home they shared for 27 years. Their daughter broke down in tears in the courtroom. How does a person go from “you have the wrong man” to accepting that the person she called her hero confessed to being a serial killer? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott says the answer is more complicated than yes or no — and that the mechanism behind it has nothing to do with intelligence. It has to do with how agency erodes so slowly that confronting reality becomes psychologically impossible.Scott recently wrote about this on her Substack, Spotlight on Psychology. In this conversation with Tony Brueski, she pairs the Ellerup case with Eric Richins — a man who saw the danger completely and still could not leave — to examine both sides of the same coin. The psychology underneath extends far beyond serial killers.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AsaEllerup #RexHeuermann #EricRichins #KouriRichins #GilgoBeach #DomesticViolence #ShavaunScott #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ErosionOfAgency
Jace and Rocky break down this week's DC releases including Supergirl #13, where Sophie Campbell's handling of Kara's trauma, Kandor's civil unrest and the Black Flame conflict leads to one of the biggest disagreements of the episode, Barbara Gordon Breakout #1 as the hosts debate Barbara willingly entering prison as part of Batman's larger Vandal Savage plan, Bleeding Hearts #4 with Dennis Camp continuing to humanize Polk while expanding the emotional divide between the zombies and humans through Rabbit and Mush, Emperor Aquaman #17 as Jarro makes a shocking decision involving the Starros that dramatically escalates Aquaman's cosmic status and creates major moral fallout, Action Comics #1098 with Mark Waid blending Silver Age Superboy storytelling and modern sensibilities through Mary Marvel, Booster Gold and Martian Manhunter learning more about Clark's origins, Fury of Firestorm #2 as Ronnie Raymond's darker trauma is contrasted against the classic heart-of-gold characterization that defines the hero, Green Lantern Corps #16 with Morgan Hampton expanding the Manhunters' plans to control the emotional spectrum while Aya, Parallax and the emotional entities become central to a massive cosmic power struggle, Absolute Martian Manhunter #11 as the series heads toward its conclusion with more psychological and reality-bending storytelling, and Absolute Batman #20 with discussion of the printing defects, retailer response, massive number of variant covers and continued teases surrounding Scarecrow and Robin. They also discuss the shutdown of Read Comics Online and the larger conversation surrounding comic piracy and affordability before covering this week's facsimiles, reprints and collected editions, ranking every book from the week and each giving their respective Book of the Week picks.
Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (5/11/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble"); Rumble("play", {"video":"v77j7ne","div":"rumble_v77j7ne"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order): The Last American Vagabond on X: "@bennyjohnson Let me know when they actually arrest someone Benny. I am sure you will carry on hyping regardless. Some of us, however, truly want these criminals in prison." / X War Correspondent on X: "
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Two naturist beaches in Brazil's Santa Catarina state are moving in opposite legal directions, highlighting a broader struggle over how nonsexual nudity is treated under the law. While Praia do Pinho faces renewed enforcement following the lapse of court protections, Praia da Galheta has secured a ruling shielding naturists from arrest. Together, the cases illustrate how local advocacy and legal strategy are shaping the future of naturism along the same coastline.More at www dot planetnude dot co. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has doubled down and defended calling President Donald Trump a nazi even after a third assassination attempt
The Tortured Poets Department is officially two years old...which means the recency bias excuse has LOGGED OFF. Today, we're putting Taylor Swift's most divisive era on trial. From the overstuffed track list allegations to the Matty Healy of it all, we are prosecuting and defending the most insane, unpopular, and frankly unhinged opinions you sent in. Was TTPD a bloated career mistake or a misunderstood masterpiece that required two years to breathe? SPECIAL TOUR PREVIEW: This segment is a first look at what we're bringing to the stage for our new tour, The Showgirl Experience! In our live show, one of us will be defending and the other will be prosecuting your most controversial TLOAS opinions. Consider this TTPD trial your opening statement for what's coming to a city near you. GET TICKETS: https://www.evolutionofasnake.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Continuing our discourse, Germanicus notes a profound shift: the citizen-militia that once defended the republic has been replaced by a professional force, decoupling the public from the costs of war. Modern "ceremonial war" relies on missiles or foreign proxies like Ukraine to do the dying, yet fails to reach strategic conclusions. The coming midterm elections represent a "body blow" that could see the opposition seize control of the House, while the potential rise of "Democratic Socialists" — compared to the Bolshevik revolution — threatens identity politics and wealth confiscation that would lead to a "time of troubles." We conclude that both parties are essentially eating from the same soup bowl while the empire erodes. (2)1572 AFTER THE FALL OF CONSTANTIOPLE.
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Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – Christians today defend doctrines that conflict with Scripture, from denominationalism and faith alone to modern miracles and salvation apart from Christ. This bold biblical critique urges believers to reject false teaching, pursue unity, obey the gospel, and stand courageously for truth, holiness, sound doctrine, faithfully, worldwide, today, in all seasons...
Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – Christians today defend doctrines that conflict with Scripture, from denominationalism and faith alone to modern miracles and salvation apart from Christ. This bold biblical critique urges believers to reject false teaching, pursue unity, obey the gospel, and stand courageously for truth, holiness, sound doctrine, faithfully, worldwide, today, in all seasons...
G-Dragon Fiercely Defended By Koreans After Media Slams His “Coachella” Performance
Silicon Bites Ep318 | 2026-04-16 | The people who wrote Britain's latest strategic defence plan just turned on the government that commissioned it. The dam of consensus broke at the Guildhall in Salisbury. A former NATO Secretary General — a man Sir Keir Starmer personally appointed to write Britain's blueprint for national defence — walked to a lectern, looked out at the room, and said:"We are underprepared. We are underinsured. We are under attack. We are not safe. Britain's national security and safety is in peril."That man is Lord George Robertson. Former Labour defence secretary. Former head of the most powerful military alliance on Earth. And the person who, alongside Fiona Hill and General Sir Richard Barrons, delivered the government's own Strategic Defence Review just ten months ago. They gave Starmer sixty-two recommendations. He accepted all of them. He promised to deliver them at — these were his words — "wartime pace." But then failed to deliver change at that speed or scale.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------SOURCES:Sky News — "'Corrosive complacency' – Lord Robertson tears into Starmer and Reeves in extraordinary intervention on defence spending" (15 April 2026) Global Defense Corp — "Welfare payments chewed the defence budget. 'Corrosive complacency' towards British national security, Lord Robertson says" (16 April 2026)BritBrief — "Ex-Labour defence chiefs demand welfare cuts to fund military spending, warning security is 'in peril'" (14 April 2026) BritBrief — "Starmer rejects ex-NATO chief's warning that UK security is 'in peril'" (15 April 2026)GBNews — "Keir Starmer hits back at ex-Nato chief after attack on Labour's defence plans" (14 April 2026) Forces News — "Lord Robertson's critique on defence gives voice to AF community who can't speak out" (14 April 2026) The Independent / AOL — "Reeves digs heels in over defence boost despite fears UK security is 'in peril'" (14 April 2026) WSWS — "Labour peer George Robertson demands UK welfare spending cull to fund 'warfighting readiness'" (15 April 2026) ----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------
Join RacingNews365's Nick Golding and Samuel Coop as they dissect the major story of Gianpiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull to join McLaren. The impact of Lambiase leaving is discussed and what it means for Max Verstappen, plus the FIA's April meetings are looked into.Rather watch the podcast? Then click here!
Tensions are rising as frustration builds around the Yankees lineup and Aaron Boone's handling of struggling hitters. The conversation dives into whether Boone deserves criticism for sticking with underperforming bats and why his public defense of players may be doing more harm than good. It's a raw look at fan expectations, early season overreactions, and the balance between patience and accountability. The discussion expands into bigger baseball topics, including the growing impact of the ABS challenge system and whether entertainment value could outweigh accuracy in the future. There's also a passionate debate about Shohei Ohtani's “scoreless” streak and how media narratives can shape perception. Add in concerns about pitching performances and roster decisions, and it's a wide ranging, opinion driven breakdown of the current MLB landscape.
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Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding as they look ahead to this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Jonathan Wheatley's Audi exit is a key talking point, as is whether Max Verstappen's critical comments are damaging F1.Rather watch your podcasts? Then click here!
8. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro recounts the 1938 congressional hearings where Hallie Flanagan defended the Federal Theater Project. In a famous exchange, a committee member questioned if Renaissance playwright Christopher Marlowe was a communist. Despite her defense, the project was eventually defunded, leading to a tragic decline in Flanagan's later life. Shapiro also debunks the legend of a "voodoo curse" supposedly placed on critic John Hammond, identifying it as a fabrication by Orson Welles and John Houseman. He concludes that the political tactics used against the arts in the 1930s remain a modern "playbook". (8)1931
The Senate Select Committee holds a high-stakes hearing on worldwide threats—and tensions explode in Washington.Political reporter Daniel Lippman and GOP strategist Gene Valentino break down the biggest issues shaping America right now:Tulsi Gabbard faces intense scrutiny over past statements on IranFallout from the resignation of key insiders before the hearingGrowing support for U.S. military action among Republican votersDonald Trump's war strategy and leadership under pressureGovernment shutdown chaos impacting TSA and U.S. airportsBudget battles, immigration deadlock, and rising political tensionsIs the administration making the world safer—or pushing America closer to danger?This panel dives deep into intelligence leaks, political divisions, and the future of U.S. global strategy.
Most farm families in Western Canada have built more wealth over the past two decades than any generation before them on the land. A lot of it is sitting in the ground. And that concentration, it turns out, is quietly creating a set of problems most producers have never been introduced to. This session brought the Kohr Wealth team to the Growing the Future Productions live room. Ryan Hillstead, a CPA who spent 16 years in public practice carrying a heavy ag book, walked through three client stories that stopped people cold. Shane Shepherd laid out how whole life insurance works as something you own, not just something you pay for. And tax lawyer Kelly Caruk explained why buying insurance in the wrong place can cost you the very tax advantages you were trying to protect. The conversation also got into what Ryan calls the tax liability can. The one being kicked down the road from generation to generation, growing in step with every acre of appreciating land. Somebody's eventually going to pick it up. This conversation is about making sure there's a plan when they do. Guests: Larry Scammel, Shane Shepherd, Ryan Hillstead, Kelly Caruk — Kohr Wealth Timestamps: 00:00 — Welcome and setup. Why capital concentrated in one asset class can narrow your options across generations. 03:52 — Larry introduces Kohr Wealth, their new partnership with Blue Star Equity, and their two beer rule for working with clients. 06:30 — How Kohr approaches life insurance from a balance sheet perspective. Liquidity, tax exposure, succession, long-term family control. 08:22 — Ryan Hillstead introduces himself. 16 years as a CPA in public practice, partner level with a national firm, heavy ag client base across Saskatchewan. 09:39 — How agriculture has changed in 15 years. Land values, technology, and the shift toward viewing farming as a wealth-building business. 11:42 — The $50 billion of farmland set to transfer in the next decade and why succession conversations have taken over the kitchen table. 12:58 — The disappearing tax tools. TOSI rules, passive income changes, income splitting restrictions, and the removal of surplus strip planning in 2024. 19:00 — Ryan's three client stories. Uncle Gordon. Rod. The estate freeze family with farming and non-farming kids at the same table. 21:05 — Uncle Gordon did everything right. Died with a $4 million investment portfolio. The tax bill on his land ate the whole thing. 23:09 — Rod sold the farm when no one wanted to take it over. Year three, he came in looking deflated. Said he wished he had never done it. 24:40 — The estate freeze family. $40 million corporation. Mom and dad hold preferred shares. The farm may have to sell land just to cover the tax bill when they pass. 30:56 — Shane Shepherd explains whole life insurance. What cash value is, how it builds, and why it behaves differently than anything else on your balance sheet. 33:37 — The farmland analogy. You don't sell the land to access the equity. Whole life works the same way. 38:10 — Kelly Caruk on the tax architecture. Why insurance is taxed differently than almost every other asset class, what capital dividends are, and why structure matters before anything else. 43:50 — The risk of buying insurance in the wrong place. For farm families specifically, a wrong structure can cost you the farming tax preferences you would otherwise have. 48:52 — Audience question: Can insurance companies go broke in Canada? Shane answers. Kelly adds the regulatory backstop. 51:28 — Ryan on the intergenerational tax liability. Generations kicking the can down the road. What it looks like when somebody finally has to pick it up. 54:55 — Shane closes. Tax tools have narrowed. Timing matters. Capital structure is as important as the amount of capital you have. 58:59 — Audience Q&A on preferred shares and estate freezes. Ryan and Kelly explain what preferred shares actually are and how insurance can reduce the estate tax bill, not just fund it. Connect with Kohr Wealth: kohrwealth.com Connect with Growing the Future: growingthefuture.ca Register for the Convergence Conference at convergence.ag and stay updated by subscribing to the Growing the Future Podcast at growingthefuturepodcast.ca.
Alex (@AlexSourGraps) and Kate (@MissKatefabe) review tonight's episode of NXT March 17, 2026 including: -NXT Women's Championship triple threat match: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Sol Ruca vs. Zaria -Women's North American Championship steel cage match: Tatum Paxley (c) vs. Izzi Dame -NXT Tag Team title number one contender's tournament: Hank and Tank vs. Birthright -Women's WWE Speed Championship match: Fallon Henley (c) vs. Wren Sinclair -Vanity Project vs. Los Americanos -Booker T Appreciation Night If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGHTFUL and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in with $200, and they'll make it $100! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Breaking news kicks off the episode as the hosts react to Justin Fields being traded from the Jets to the Chiefs, unpacking why Kansas City made the move, what New York got in return, and whether Fields still has real upside in the right system. The conversation quickly turns into a sharp debate over Fields versus Russell Wilson as a backup option, and what Andy Reid might be able to unlock that others could not. The second half of the opening stretch shifts to Aaron Judge, as the hosts push back on criticism of his comments about the World Baseball Classic atmosphere. They argue Judge was simply being honest about the energy of international baseball, compare that environment to the World Series and Subway Series, and use the moment to explore how the WBC keeps growing into a bigger event for players, fans, and the sport itself.
Hour 1 of JJ & Alex with Jeremiah Jensen and Alex Kirry. Jake Hatch filling in BYU falls to Houston; Utah State faces off against Nevada Pacers pull Zubac and Nembhard in second half of a loss Would You Rather?
In today's story, OP finds herself in a heated family drama after her sister harshly criticized her sister-in-law over the way she gave birth. Frustrated by her sister's judgemental comments, OP snaps and calls her a "Dumb B." Now, tensions are high and OP is left questioning if she went too far or if she was simply defending her sister-in-law from unnecessary criticism.0:00 Intro0:19 Story 13:45 Story 1 Comments / OP's Replies6:28 Story 1 Text Exchange9:33 Story 1 Update 113:55 Story 1 Comment / OP's Reply14:31 Story 1 Update 221:47 Story 224:37 Story 2 Comments / OP's Replyredditupdate #redditrelationship #redditpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
### 11. Daniel Mahoney: The Legacy of Norman Podhoretz Professor Daniel Mahoney honors the legacy of Norman Podhoretz, calling him a "man of letters" who defended high culture. He details Podhoretz's journey from liberalism to neoconservatism and his critique of the 1960s counterculture. (12)1953 IMPERIAL BANK
A nice light, noncontroversial one to kick off today's Mailbag: are multi-club ownership models a necessary evil in modern football, or a blight on the game's very essence?Marcus, Luke and Vish tackle that one first, before diving into some of the lighter questions you've chucked us over the last week. What are some nice bits about modern football? Where would we choose to finish our own career? And who's got the best ‘bang average career, exceptional individual moment' in football history?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you overexplain yourself?Do you send the long text, add extra details after saying no, or defend yourself when you didn't do anything wrong?In this episode, Ginny Priem breaks down why high-achieving women overexplain, how anxiety and conditioning drive it, and how to UNSUBSCRIBE™ from the urge to justify yourself. You'll learn how overexplaining drains your energy, weakens your boundaries, and signals insecurity. Plus, how to replace it with calm, clear, confident communication using the UNSUBSCRIBE™ Filter.If you've ever:• Added five extra sentences to soften a boundary• Defended yourself against something you didn't say or do• Felt the need to “cover all your bases”• Over-clarified to avoid conflictThen this episode is for you.Ginny also explores the link between narcissistic dynamics and overexplaining, the psychology behind safety behaviors, and why sometimes less truly is more.You do not owe everyone an explanation. Especially not for becoming who you are.• Why overexplaining is a safety behavior• The connection between anxiety and excessive justification• How narcissistic dynamics condition overexplaining• The hidden cost of defending yourself• How to use BLOCK, MUTE, SWAP, and MANAGE to communicate with clarityUNSUBSCRIBE™: Why Letting Go is the Secret to Getting AheadOrder your copy here:
The latest batch of Epstein Files has caused much debate over how much information has been made public about the victims... Paul Cassell, Law Professor at University of Utah - SJ Quinney College of Law is mentioned in the files as an attorney defending some of these victims. Cassell joins the show to discuss his involvement and the concern around victim information being shared with the public.
The Soviet Union was one of the most secretive states that ever existed. Defended by a complex apparatus of rules and checks administered by the secret police, the Soviet state had seemingly unprecedented capabilities based on its near monopoly of productive capital, monolithic authority, and secretive decision making. But behind the scenes, Soviet secrecy was double-edged: it raised transaction costs, incentivized indecision, compromised the effectiveness of government officials, eroded citizens' trust in institutions and in each other, and led to a secretive society and an uninformed elite. The result is what Dr. Mark Harrison in Secret Leviathan: Secrecy and State Capacity under Soviet Communism (Stanford University Press, 2023) calls the secrecy/capacity tradeoff: a bargain in which the Soviet state accepted the reduction of state capacity as the cost of ensuring its own survival. This book is the first comprehensive, analytical, multi-faceted history of Soviet secrecy in the English language. Dr. Harrison combines quantitative and qualitative evidence to evaluate the impact of secrecy on Soviet state capacity from the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Based on multiple years of research in once-secret Soviet-era archives, this book addresses two gaps in history and social science: one the core role of secrecy in building and stabilising the communist states of the twentieth century; the other the corrosive effects of secrecy on the capabilities of authoritarian states. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Matt Spiegel and Anthony Herron listened and reacted to the highlights of Bulls icon Derrick Rose's speech as the organization retired his No. 1 jersey Saturday night at the United Center.
THE PROSECUTION OF VERRES Colleague Josiah Osgood. Cicero takes on the corruption trial of Gaius Verres, the governor of Sicily who looted art and money from the province. Although Cicero usually defended clients to earn favors, he prosecuted Verres to align with political shifts demanding reform. Verres was backed by the Senateestablishment and Sulla's followers, making Cicero's move a bold attack by an outsider against a "crooked establishment" to cleanse the government. NUMBER 2 1464 YOUNG CICERO
THE TRIAL OF RUFUS AND CICERO'S MISOGYNY Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin describes a trial where Clodia accused her ex-lover Rufus of poisoning. Cicero defended Rufus by launching misogynistic attacks on Clodia, calling her "cow-eyed" and alleging incest. Boin argues this famous speech unfairly solidified Clodia's negative historical reputation while obscuring the political power she wielded. NUMBER 15