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This is our annual book episode! Angie and Trevor discuss the books they enjoyed in 2025, top picks for both fiction and nonfiction. Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. MetPro.co -For the first time ever, MetPro is offering MTA listeners a full 30-day experience for just $95 with absolutely no strings attached! See what it's like working with your own metabolic coach. Limited to the first 30 people. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which includes 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker bottle, metal canister, and a bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. The Book Episode: Our Top Reads in 2025 Angie got through a total of 241 books in 2025 (95 fiction and 146 nonfiction)(audio=144, hardcopy=94, ebook=3). Authors We Interviewed on the Podcast Here are the books we featured on the podcast this year. See links to the author interviews. Think Like a Runner by Jeff Horowitz How to Run the Perfect Race by Matt Fitzgerald The Norwegian Method by Brad Culp The Explorer's Gene by Alex Hutchinson Ballistic by Henry Abbott Extreme Balance by Joe DeSena The Runaway Housewives of the Appalachian Trail by Kitty Robinson Fuel for Thought by Renee McGregor Don't Call it a Comeback by Keira D'Amato Lootie's World Run by Marie Leautey The Running Ground by Nicolas Thompson Angie's Top 10 Non-Fiction Reads: The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr Memoir is one of my favorite genres and this book takes a peak behind the scenes on writing an engaging memoir. In fact, Mary Karr weaves in so many personal antidotes that it doesn't feel like a how-to book at all. Some of the core principles she talks about have to do with dealing with the truth as you remember it, turning vulnerability into art, and finding your unique story. Everyone from the causal reader to someone who wants to write a memoir will enjoy this book. Awake by Jen Hatmaker I've followed Jen Hatmakes on Instagram for a number of years and she has a very funny and relatable way of sharing her life. Her latest book is a memoir and talks about the dissolution of her 25 year marriage and how she had to come awake to many important areas in her life as a result. Bad Therapy- Why The Kids aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier The author is an investigative journalist who argues that aspects of the mental health industry is harming American children, not helping them but over-diagnosing and over-treating normal struggles. It's important to get children the mental health help that they need but Shrier warns that normal development challenges and emotions are sometimes mislabeled as mental disorders which can lead children to adopt an “illness identity.” It Didn't Start With You -How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn This book talks about how trauma and epigenetic are linked. Trauma can change how our genes work and influence stress responses, health, and mood and these alterations can be passed down to future generations, which can help explain intergenerational trauma. This was a very eye opening book and helpful for anyone processing struggles linked to family history. The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs by Joel Salatin Since reading Michael Pollan's book, The Omnivore's Dilemma, I've been working on getting the meat our family eats from ethically sustainable sources. Joel Salatin, owner and operator of Polyface Farms, makes the case for how farming and ranching practices need to change (for the good of the environment, the animals, the farmer, and society in general). Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy This is a book that was first published back in 2009 and was updated in 2020. It has been used by many professional athletes and high achievers to develop a stronger mental and emotional game. NFL player, A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles, was filmed reading this book on the sidelines of a January 2025 playoff game and the book started selling thousands of copies. Some of the principles in the book that resonated with me were detaching self-worth from outcomes so that your identity isn't tied to results or achievements. Instead of asking, “How did I do?” Ask, “What did I learn.” Another important take-away was learning to gain control over my inner world. We don't have to believe everything our mind tells us. Yes, we should recognize emotions and thoughts but come back to our core values to develop self-mastery. Estrogen Matters -Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer (Revised and Updated) by Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris As a woman in perimenopause I've been educating myself on how to make this transition in life work for me. As a result I started using HRT two years ago and it has improved my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. Thankfully the FDA removed the black box warning on HRT in 2025 after years of misinformation. This book is a must read for women in their mid-30's and up, those who have experienced surgical menopause, or anyone who wants to understand the role of estrogen more completely. From Strength to Strength– Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks Brooks is a Harvard professor and happiness columnist for The Atlantic. He draws on philosophy, social science, biography, and spirituality to offer a helpful roadmap for aging well in the second half of life. In order to embrace, and not fight, the inevitable decline we need to redefine success (moving away from being primarily validated by money or job titles) and look to internal measures like a deeper sense of purpose, wisdom, strong relationships, and service to others. Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobson Annie Jacobson is one of those authors from which I will read anything she writes. In the rather bleak (but fascinating) book she lays out the history of nuclear programs throughout the world and presents a scenario in which nuclear weapons are used. Spoiler alert- there are no good outcomes. Breath- The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor I've struggled with allergies since childhood, dealing with a lot of nasal congestion. As a result I was a mouth breather and this book challenged me to take a look at my breathing patterns and make some changes. Over the course of a year I trained myself to breathe through my nose during the day (but nighttime was a bigger challenge). A few months ago I started using mouth tape at night (and an airflow clip nasal dilator called Snore Less Now to open up my airway). I've experienced better mouth hygiene and deeper sleep as a result. Honorable Mentions (nonfiction) Hidden Potential by Adam Grant All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert Slow Productivity by Cal Newport Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose Revenge of The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith The Next Conversation by Jefferson Fisher Angie's Top 10 Fiction Reads: The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny (#19 in the Armand Gamache series) If you enjoy mysteries and thrillers this series is excellent. I've particularly enjoyed listening to them on audiobook since I'm not a French speaker and would probably mispronounce many names and places otherwise. The Life Impossible by Matt Haig I've enjoyed every book that author Matt Haig has written and this one was no exception. The Life Impossible follows a retired math teacher named Grace who is grieving the loss of her husband and son. She receives an unexpected inheritance which forces her outside her comfort zone, helping her to deal with her past and find new purpose for the future. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver This book is a modern retelling of Charles Dicken's David Coperfield. It follows a boy named Damon Fields who is born into poverty in modern rural Appalachia. He has a very tumultuous life particularly because of the weakness of the foster care system. The book deals with some very heavy subjects but it's ultimately a story of resilience and the power of finding hope in community and through art. The Burning White by Brent Weeks This is the fifth and final book in the Lightbringer Series, a modern fantasy set in a world governed by light and the magic of Chromaturgy. In this world, some people called drafters have the ability to harness light to create a physical substance called “luxin.” Each color has unique powers and identity and the drafter is changed over time. Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown My teens had read this series a few years ago so I was a bit late to the game. But once I finished the first book, Red Rising, I devoured the other five in this fantasy/sci-fi series and am eagerly waiting for the final book to be released next summer. The series centers on class warfare because of a rigid caste system and the main character gets involved in an attempted revolution. This fast paced series is full of action, violence and is set in space. The Measure by Nikki Erlick In this book everyone who reaches a specific age receives a box revealing their lifespan. The story follows eight people who wrestle with the decision whether to open their boxes or not and what to do with the information they get. Ultimately it's an uplifting book that encourages us to live life to the fullest. Twice by Mitch Albom This is a magical realism novel about a boy named Alfie who discovers that he gets two chances at everything in his life. It's a very engaging storyline (which kept me guessing until the end). It really made me see even more value in imperfection and that growth comes from learning. Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz This mystery follows freelance editor Susan Ryleland who finds herself unwillingly entangled in the death of an author whose book she is working on. I enjoy a mystery that keeps me guessing. The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai I enjoyed the audiobook version of this book which follows the story of Sonia and Sunny who are both Indian immigrants to the United States who are navigating love, family, country, class, and race. Trevor's Top Reads in 2025: Trevor managed to finish 41 books last year. These ones rose to the top: How the Irish Saved Civilization -The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill. Basically, the Irish saved civilization because their monasteries preserved classical texts, learning, and book making after the fall of the Roman Empire. Irish monks later established monasteries on continental Europe which became centers of learning. American Nations -A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. This was a paradigm shaping book, it provides the best explanation for regional differences in the USA. As You Wish -Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride (1987) by Cary Elwes. If you love the movie, listen to the audio book to Cary Elwes and other cast members share behind-the-scenes stories. The Shortest History of Ancient Rome -A Millennium of Western Civilization, from Kingdom to Republic to Empire: A Retelling for Our Times by Ross King. Trevor is a big fan of the Shortest History series because they provide a short overviews without getting too myopic or tedious. Mark Twain by Ron Chernow. This is a 1,200 page tome or 45 hours on audio book. Fun fact! Twain smoked between 22-40 cigars per day. Let’s end with some Mark Twain quotes: “The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd druther not.” “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter”. “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”  “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them”.

So much of our world today can be summed up in the cold logic of “if I don't, they will.” This is the foundation of game theory, which holds that cooperation and virtue are irrational; that all that matters is the race to make the most money, gain the most power, and play the winning hand. This way of thinking can feel inescapable, like a fundamental law of human nature. But our guest today, professor Sonja Amadae, argues that it doesn't have to be this way. That the logic of game theory is a human invention, a way of thinking that we've learned — and that we can unlearn.In this episode, Tristan and Aza explore the game theory dilemma — the idea that if I adopt game theory logic and you don't, you lose — with Dr. Sonja Amadae, a professor of Political Science at the University of Helsinki. She's also the director at the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge and the author of “Prisoners of Reason: Game Theory and the Neoliberal Economy.”The history of game theory as an inhumane technology stretches back to its WWII origins. But humans also cooperate, and we can break out of the rationality trap by daring to trust each other again. It's critical that we do, because AI is the ultimate agent of game theory and once it's fully entangled we might be permanently stuck in the game theory world.RECOMMENDED MEDIA“Prisoners of Reason: Game Theory and the Neoliberal Economy” by Sonja Amadae (2015)The Cambridge Centre for the Study of Existential Risk“Theory of Games and Economic Behavior” by John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern (1944)Further reading on the importance of trust in FinlandFurther reading on Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsRAND's 2024 Report on Strategic Competition in the Age of AIFurther reading on Marshall Rosenberg and nonviolent communicationThe study on self/other overlap and AI alignment cited by AzaFurther reading on The Day After (1983) RECOMMENDED YUA EPISODESAmerica and China Are Racing to Different AI FuturesThe Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AILaughing at Power: A Troublemaker's Guide to Changing TechThe Race to Cooperation with David Sloan Wilson Clarifications:The proposal for a federal preemption on AI was enacted by President Trump on December 11, 2025, shortly after this recording. Aza said that "The Day After" was the most watched TV event in history when it aired. It was actually the most watched TV film, the most watched TV event was the finale of MASH Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm gonna do a little series here called "The Inches Are All Around Us," and in this series, at least to start, all of the inches I'm gonna mention are full-on administrative waste—waste that is particularly egregious because it has nothing to do with patient care. That's why when Shane Cerone said, "The inches are all around us" in episode 492 about hospitals and hospital prices, I really perked up. Because by fixing this friction, this administrative waste, we can actually improve patient care and reduce costs simultaneously. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe to the free weekly newsletter to be a member of the Relentless Tribe. Along these same lines, I have also heard Zack Cooper, PhD, talk about the 1% steps to healthcare reform project, where he's like, look, find 10 or 30 or whatever 1% problems, and you'll probably transform healthcare faster than if you're trying to find a 10% or 30% solution. So, same idea. And finding these inches, these 1 percents, even in and of themselves, it's big dollars when it comes to how much the U.S. spends on healthcare, which is, by the way, projected to reach $5.6 trillion in 2025, according to NHE (National Health Expenditure) projections from federal actuaries. So, I decided to go on a bit of a quest for these inches—you know, get a bead on where they may be nestled for anyone looking on behalf of their plan or their country or their state maybe. To this end, also recall or be aware of the episode with David Scheinker, PhD (EP363). But David Scheinker in that episode gets into how much every industry pays something like 2% to administer a transaction. But in healthcare, the provider pays something like 14%, and the payer pays another 14% to submit and get paid for a claim, which is healthcare for a transaction. Don't get me wrong, it's the plan sponsors such as self-insured employers, members, and USA taxpayers who are ultimately paying for those two 14 percents. So that 28% of full-on administrative costs—most of which, we could agree, could go away and probably be better for patients, not worse—this, too, is coming out of the pockets of the ultimate purchasers of healthcare. Those costs are getting passed along. I say all this to say, to kick off this "the inches are all around us" exploration, I wanted to dig in a little more specifically into what goes on during these aforementioned transactions (ie, what this life of a claim kind of, like, looks like on the ground). I wanted to start here because, yeah, we haven't done this before; and this exploration is gonna continue into next week because we're gonna dip heavy into clearinghouses with Zack Kanter and what they do all day. And then after that, I'm talking payment integrity programs. I'm talking prepayment review programs with Mark Noel, because you know what? Employers don't wanna be bringing a knife to a gunfight. And I realized in the course of these conversations that any self-insured plan sponsor that is not doing, for real, payment integrity programs, for real, prepayment review, post-payment review.  I'm getting ahead of myself, but when you listen to the show next week with Zack Kanter, you will so totally see what I mean. Today, as I mentioned earlier, I am speaking with Mark Newman, who is the CEO and founder of Nomi Health. Nomi aims to simplify the act of buying and paying for healthcare for self-insured employers. Look 'em up if that sounds intriguing. I also do need to thank Nomi Health for so generously offering to donate to RHV to cover the expenses of producing this episode. So, thank you so much to Nomi Health. Okay, lastly here, just to set the basic framework for this conversation that follows, Mark gets into two main revelations, reasons that kind of sit behind all a large part of the waste and friction in healthcare transactions. Again, otherwise known as a claim getting paid. And these two reasons are data isn't data isn't data. In other words, as a claim moves through the system to different stakeholders, the data starts to change and morph and come and go. Different people have different use cases for that data, so it starts to get added and subtracted, but nobody really has the universal level to tote up the difference in any organized fashion. So, we talk about that first. Then Mark Newman doubles down with another reason for the friction and waste. Here's the second revelation: A dollar isn't a dollar isn't a dollar. And same kind of rules apply here. A plan sponsor might spend a dollar and, yeah, is that dollar spent or is that dollar accrued to spend? Which is kind of wonky, but also relevant. And if you didn't understand that, we'll get to it. And then just because a dollar gets spent doesn't mean the provider gets that dollar. And by the way, I don't just mean, oh, there's spread pricing. How shocking. I mean that a plan sponsor could roll up to a hospital and say, "We spent $10 million last year," and the hospital could say, "No, you didn't. You only spent five." And spoiler alert, in this case, it's not about spread pricing, although it might be. It's also about how much was the member responsibility that the members didn't pay. So, a dollar is not a dollar for a whole bunch of different reasons. This podcast is sponsored by Aventria Health Group, and today, it's also sponsored by Nomi Health. Also mentioned in this episode are Nomi Health; Shane Cerone; Zack Cooper, PhD; David Scheinker, PhD; Zack Kanter; Mark Noel; Aventria Health Group; Preston Alexander; Eric Bricker, MD; Sam Flanders, MD; Andrew Tsang; Sandra Raup; Stan Schwartz, MD; ZERO.health; Cristin Dickerson, MD; and Matt Christensen. For a list of healthcare industry acronyms and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, click here.   You can learn more at nomihealth.com or reach out to Mark at mark@nomihealth.com. You can also follow Mark and Nomi Health on LinkedIn.   Mark Newman is the co-founder and CEO of Nomi Health, on a mission to rebuild America's healthcare system to serve all stakeholders: providers, employers, and patients. A recognized healthcare innovator and entrepreneur, Mark previously founded and built HireVue into the world's largest provider of AI-driven talent assessment solutions before its acquisition by the Carlyle Group. His commitment to improving the healthcare system stems from a desire to address systemic issues that have long plagued the industry. Under his leadership since its inception in 2019, Nomi Health has focused on creating a more direct and transparent healthcare experience: reducing an organization's spend by over 30% per patient while increasing a provider's payments. Through Nomi Health, Mark continues to advocate for a more efficient, service-centered approach to healthcare that prioritizes known costs for employers, zero out of pocket for patients, and near-real-time payments for providers.   06:48 What is actionable to know about the life of a claim? 08:14 How data can change as it moves through the claims process. 11:45 Why a dollar isn't a dollar in healthcare. 18:50 Why employers are actually paying more than a dollar to access a dollar of healthcare (the medical loss ratio). 21:54 Why cutting out the "friction" is actually better for employees and members. 22:48  EP482 with Preston Alexander. 22:50 EP472 with Eric Bricker, MD. 23:36  EP490 and EP492 with Sam Flanders, MD, and Shane Cerone. 23:53 Infographic by Andrew Tsang showing 27 streams of income. 26:53 How do we fix these issues? 28:05 LinkedIn comment from Sandra Raup. 28:59 How Nomi Health is experimenting with a no co-payment, no deductible model. 31:29 INBW42 with Stacey on moral hazard. 32:26 EP486 with Stan Schwartz, MD. 32:31  EP485 with Cristin Dickerson, MD. 32:56 The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen. 34:55 How does Nomi Health work with and help employers?   You can learn more at nomihealth.com or reach out to Mark at mark@nomihealth.com. You can also follow Mark and Nomi Health on LinkedIn.   @markhirevue discusses #plansponsor #healthspend and #clinicalorg pay on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #financialhealth #patientoutcomes #primarycare #digitalhealth #healthcareleadership #healthcaretransformation #healthcareinnovation   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Stacey Richter (INBW45), Stacey Richter (INBW44), Marilyn Bartlett (Encore! EP450), Dr Mick Connors, Sarah Emond (EP494), Sarah Emond (Bonus Episode), Stacey Richter (INBW43), Olivia Ross (Take Two: EP240), John Quinn

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: General Blaine Holt analyzes Vladimir Putin's dilemma following Caribbeanmaneuvers and the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet vessel. Facing internal pressure from Kremlin war hawks, Putinseeks a way out of the morass, raising fears of escalation similar to the Cuban Missile Crisis or dangerous leadership changes.1962 CUBA

January 7, 2026Download the app HEREwww.TheDailyMojo.com"The Data Center Dilemma | The Daily MoJo Ep:010726"The content examines the vast data generated in society and its implications on cultural phenomena, particularly through movies. It discusses the influence of streaming services on storytelling and critiques recent shows for their quality. The narrative also addresses personal experiences, political accountability, and financial regulations, while touching on predictions about technology and societal issues, emphasizing the need for unity against corruption and tyranny.Phil Bell's Morning Update - Was PBS ever really necessary?: HERESteve Goreham - Author of Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure - joins the program to discuss the future of America's energy grid and the demand due to AI Data Centers.Steve's website: https://www.stevegoreham.com/Our affiliate partners:EMP Shield - Figuring out the odds of a devastating EMP attack on the United States is impossible, but as with any disaster, the chances are NOT ZERO, and could happen any day. This decade has proven that the weird and unexpected is right around the corner. Be prepared - protect your home, vehicle, even your generator - with EMP Shield. You'll save money and protect what's important at the same time!ProtectMyMoJo.com Be prepared! Not scared. Need some Ivermection? Some Hydroxychloroquine? Don't have a doctor who fancies your crazy ideas? We have good news - Dr. Stella Immanuel has teamed up with The Daily MoJo to keep you healthy and happy all year long! Not only can she provide you with those necessary prophylactics, but StellasMoJo.com has plenty of other things to keep you and your body in tip-top shape. Use Promo Code: DailyMoJo to save $$Take care of your body - it's the only one you'll get and it's your temple! We've partnered with Sugar Creek Goods to help you care for yourself in an all-natural way. And in this case, "all natural" doesn't mean it doesn't work! Save 15% on your order with promo code "DailyMojo" at SmellMyMoJo.comCBD is almost everywhere you look these days, so the answer isn't so much where can you get it, it's more about - where can you get the CBD products that actually work!? Certainly, NOT at the gas station! Patriots Relief says it all in the name, and you can save an incredible 40% with the promo code "DailyMojo" at GetMoJoCBD.com!Romika Designs is an awesome American small business that specializes in creating laser-engraved gifts and awards for you, your family, and your employees. Want something special for someone special? Find exactly what you want at MoJoLaserPros.com  There have been a lot of imitators, but there's only OG – American Pride Roasters Coffee. It was first and remains the best roaster of fine coffee beans from around the world. You like coffee? You'll love American Pride – from the heart of the heartland – Des Moines, Iowa. AmericanPrideRoasters.com   Find great deals on American-made products at MoJoMyPillow.com. Mike Lindell – a true patriot in our eyes – puts his money where his mouth (and products) is/are. Find tremendous deals at MoJoMyPillow.com – Promo Code: MoJo50  Life gets messy – sometimes really messy. Be ready for the next mess with survival food and tools from My Patriot Supply. A 25 year shelf life and fantastic variety are just the beginning of the long list of reasons to get your emergency rations at PrepareWithMoJo50.comStay ConnectedWATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT: www.TheDailyMojo.com Rumble: HEREOr just LISTEN:The Daily MoJo ChannelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-mojo-with-brad-staggs--3085897/support.

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This week we welcome guests Charmania and discuss: • Creating a new AI introduction • People recording the burial of Anthony Joshua's friends • 40 New Years Eve fire deaths in Switzerland ski resort could have been avoided • Lack of emergency services in Nigeria • The difference in the after effects of a travesty in different countries • People being addicted to their phones • Would you record a car accident • Inconsiderate drivers • Most famous Nigerian • Not knowing Bad Bunny • Sinners Movie and it's appreciated cultural representation • Asian American & African American issues • Black people Boycotting Asian shops • Elaine The Pain controversy • The similarities of different ethnicities • Dealing with grief • Being cool middle aged people • How to deal with a bereaved person • #StavrosSays :2016 Trailer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO9ctKn_Mdc] Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

   I still get goosebumps thinking about the amazing military operation the USA conducted in Venezuela to extract narco drug lord Nicolas Maduro.  It may take months before we know just how great it was but with 150 planes in the sky and plenty of boots on the ground, it was close to perfect.   The world is amazed... and they should be.   Venezuelans cheer the news while hard left pols in America that used to call for Maduro to be taken out now say it's illegal because it's Trump.  They really love any country but ours.    The Chiefs season ends rolling craps in Vegas but they have a high draft pick and an excellent off season set up to completely remake this team.    Royals manager Matt Quatraro gets a contract extension, KU can't shake its Peterson problem and Mizzou beats the Florida Gators, again.    Our Final Final is a Guinness Record at a world famous beach.

In this episode, Micah and Matt discuss the critical importance of foundational principles in financial planning, emphasizing the need for advisors to understand the limitations of software and the value of manual planning. They explore the behavioral aspects of financial management, the journey to developing custom software, and the necessity of personal financial planning practice to enhance client relationships and service delivery. The Software Dilemma in Financial Planning [Episode 342] Resources in today's episode: - Micah Shilanski: Website | LinkedIn - Matt Jarvis: Website | LinkedIn - Learn More about our Coaching Programs

Shawn Vincent talks with attorney Don West about the legal consequences of self-defense, including a discussion of the potential charges an armed defender could face in the wake of a self-defense shooting, and a candid exploration of the realities of enduring a criminal prosecution.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.

The Christmas racing is done. Now it's time to work out what actually matters. On this week's Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, George Gorman, and Jamie Wrenn review the key races, performances, and Cheltenham implications from a fascinating festive period packed with Grade 1s, shocks, and strong opinions.

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, an anonymous mum of two shares her frustration with friendships that feel shallow or copy-cat. She has women around her, but longs for connection, honesty, belly laughs, depth, growth, and mutual inspiration — not comparison or imitation.This episode dives into how to outgrow old friendship dynamics and call in sisterhood that feels expansive, safe, and deeply aligned. Follow us on Instagram @sherises.podcast Join us in our Facebook forum

'Keep a hold of those 99 balloons, tear down this wall Mr Gorbachev and make a shelter of your internal doors, we're diving into the Cold War in Britain'. Sean is joined by Imperial War Museum employee and author of Cold War Britain: 50 Years in the Shadow of the Bomb, Fraser McCallum.A two-hour exploration of the Cold War from a purely British stand-point, this begins as a discussion of Fraser's book and rapidly becomes an in-depth, humorous and passionate discussion between two lads who love history.References:-The parade that Sean was talking about was the "Victory Celebration" Parade in London on 8th June 1946, which omitted the Polish Forces.-The Channel Four programme Sean was talking about was the 2010 documentary 'Bloody Foreigners: The Untold Battle of Britain'.Our Guest:https://shop.iwm.org.uk/blogs/news/cold-war-britain -A blog about the book on the Imperial War Museum Website, with a link to the shop. This podcast is not an advertisement, and the link is here for you to do your own research on the book. You can buy it from whatever seller you want, we're not trying to influence you. Sean and Sarah highly recommend the book though!Podcast Sting:Marv from Pods Like Us podcast. Find It Here: https://marvsmooth.podbean.com/Chapters: 0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain0:27 The Role of the NHS3:13 Labour Government and Idealism versus Reality5:32 Making History Accessible6:30 The Lack of books on Britain's role in the Cold War8:17 The Cold War and British Identity8:47 The Challenge of Academic History9.40 A book with Winston Churchill and David Bowie0:05 Welcome to Cold War Britain0:27 The Role of the NHS3:25 Historical Context and Modern Politics5:32 Making History Accessible8:17 The Cold War and British Identity8:47 The Challenge of Academic History12:48 Did Churchill under-estimate Stalin?16:44 The Dilemma of Poland18:13 The Suez Crisis19:10 The Vietnam War and British Involvement23:45 The UK/US 'Special Relationship'25:20 The UK/USSR relationship-A Marriage of Convenience?42:09 Protests and Changing Attitudes44:15 The Cultural Impact of the Cold War50:23 Cinema and Cold War Narratives56:16 Reflections on History and Film59:00 The Evolution of Britain's Nuclear ArsenalThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Ballet Dancer's Dilemma: Unmasking an Opera House Sabotage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-03-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Lysene fra Oslo Operahus glitret som diamanter mot den mørke vinterhimmelen.En: The lights from the Oslo Operahus glittered like diamonds against the dark winter sky.No: Det var bare få dager igjen til nyttårsgallaen, og stemningen var spent.En: There were only a few days left until the New Year's gala, and the atmosphere was tense.No: Inne i bygningen, blant den moderne arkitekturen som speilet den iskalde fjorden, sto Solveig i ballettstudioet, svett etter enda en intens øvelse.En: Inside the building, among the modern architecture that mirrored the icy fjord, Solveig stood in the ballet studio, sweaty after yet another intense rehearsal.No: Solveig var fast bestemt på å danse hovedrollen.En: Solveig was determined to dance the lead role.No: Hun hadde trent i mange år for dette øyeblikket.En: She had trained for many years for this moment.No: Men noe føltes galt.En: But something felt wrong.No: Merkverdige hendelser hadde kastet en skygge over forberedelsene.En: Strange events had cast a shadow over the preparations.No: Først forsvant musikknotene, deretter ble lysene uforklarlig slukket midt i en viktig prøve.En: First, the music notes disappeared, then the lights inexplicably went out in the middle of an important rehearsal.No: "Det er bare nerver," sa Leif, mens han trakk på skuldrene.En: "It's just nerves," said Leif, while shrugging.No: Han var en erfaren danser og trodde ikke på Solveigs bekymringer.En: He was an experienced dancer and didn't believe in Solveig's concerns.No: "Slapp av!En: "Relax!No: Det er alltid kaos før en stor forestilling.En: There's always chaos before a big performance."No: "Ingrid, som hjalp til med kostymene, var enig.En: Ingrid, who was helping with the costumes, agreed.No: "Ja, Solveig.En: "Yes, Solveig.No: Ingen saboterer nyttårsgallaen," la hun til, mens hun justerte et skjørt.En: No one is sabotaging the New Year's gala," she added, while adjusting a skirt.No: Men Solveig følte seg ikke beroliget.En: But Solveig did not feel reassured.No: Hun kunne ikke ignorere følelsen av at noe farlig truet.En: She couldn't ignore the feeling that something dangerous was threatening.No: Så, en kald kveld etter øvelsen, bestemte hun seg for å undersøke på egen hånd.En: So, one cold evening after rehearsal, she decided to investigate on her own.No: Med hjertet hamrende i brystet, beveget hun seg stille gjennom de tomme korridorene.En: With her heart pounding in her chest, she moved quietly through the empty corridors.No: Snøen dalte utenfor, og kastet svake skygger på veggene.En: The snow fell outside, casting faint shadows on the walls.No: Solveig kom til lagerrommet, hvor rekvisittene ble oppbevart.En: Solveig came to the storage room, where the props were kept.No: Der snublet hun over noe.En: There, she stumbled over something.No: En beskjed, sluppet under en stol.En: A message, slipped under a chair.No: Hun plukket opp papiret og leste hviskende: "Siste plan på nyttårsaften.En: She picked up the paper and read in a whisper: "Final plan on New Year's Eve.No: Sabotage.En: Sabotage.No: Gallaen skal aldri fullføres.En: The gala shall never be completed."No: "Solveig gispet.En: Solveig gasped.No: Dette var beviset hun trengte.En: This was the evidence she needed.No: Hun tok raskt notatet til operadirektøren.En: She quickly took the note to the opera director.No: Sammen la de en plan for å sikre at gallaen kunne fortsette uten flere hindre.En: Together they made a plan to ensure that the gala could proceed without further obstacles.No: Da den store kvelden kom, var kulissene endelig klare.En: When the big night came, the stage was finally ready.No: Publikum fylte salen, og lysene skinte igjen som stjerner.En: The audience filled the hall, and the lights shone again like stars.No: Solveig inntok scenen med en nyvunnet selvtillit.En: Solveig took the stage with newfound confidence.No: Hennes prestasjon var feilfri, og hun ble hyllet både som danser og helt.En: Her performance was flawless, and she was hailed both as a dancer and a hero.No: Med gallaen fullført og mysteriet løst, visste Solveig at hun kunne stole på instinktene sine.En: With the gala completed and the mystery solved, Solveig knew she could trust her instincts.No: Hun hadde overvunnet både tvil og farer for å stå i rampelyset hun drømte om.En: She had overcome both doubts and dangers to stand in the spotlight she dreamed of.No: Dette var bare begynnelsen på hennes glitrende karriere.En: This was only the beginning of her sparkling career. 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The Protestant Chaos Dilemma (Day 7 - The 12 Days of Restless) We try and react to clip that online Roman Catholics were using to drag Protestants from the Caleb Hammer show. Pastor Michael was unable to because it was unintelligible to him. So we discuss if the lack of hierarchy and chaos 'inherent' to protestantism is a good reason to reject protestantism. Welcome to the 12 days of Restless where we will be releasing daily podcasts every day. We hope you enjoy day one. We also hope you will support this show on patreon. Join our patreon for bonus episodes every single week! You can follow this podcast all over the internet. twitter,   instagram.    or facebook Or email us at restlesspodcasting@gmail.com

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITThe year opens on a quiet drive and a louder question: how do we keep our sense of joy without losing our common sense? We start with a viral first date that arrived at a bar in a casserole dish—a homemade lasagna tailored to a hinge prompt—and pull apart the tension between thoughtful gestures and practical safety. It's charming, it's specific, and it's a reminder that boundaries aren't anti-romance. They're what make room for it.From there, we swing straight into the messy intersection of tech and ethics: AI-edited food photos used to fake undercooked meals for delivery refunds. We talk about the real fallout for restaurants, drivers, and honest customers, and why small scams poison the well for everyone. Expect frank takes, a few raised eyebrows, and some commonsense fixes—better verification, pattern detection, and a social pushback against “it's just a hack” thinking.Then we lighten the mood with a style flashpoint: are leggings “over,” or are we just over being told what to wear? We compare influencer-perfect gym outfits with the gear that actually works for real workouts and argue for a wardrobe that serves your life, not the algorithm. Finally, we close with a choice that reveals priorities—cruise or Disney—unpacking cost, crowds, nostalgia, and the kind of memories each trip creates. Along the way, we share stories from a Mediterranean honeymoon, reflect on how travel feels different now, and land on a simple guide: pick the option that gives you more wonder than worry.If this conversation made you think, laugh, or rethink your plans, hit follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. What would you choose: cruise or Disney? Tell us why.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog

In Episode 2 of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long reflects on the pressures and decisions that shape a sabbatical. From personal fatigue and disruption to competing scholarly opportunities, he shares the real challenge of choosing a focus when multiple meaningful projects demand attention.***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

The Top 10 Episodes of 2025As we ring in the New Year, we want to send a HUGE thank you to our incredible listeners.

In this final class of the series, we explore the Rebbe's comments about Israel's lopsided hostage deals during the late 1970s and 1980s, alongside the perspectives of other poskim during that period. The Hostage Dilemma: Part IV (Israel, 1979–1987)

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, january 1st! delve into today's intriguing topics: startup scene & ai boom: the trend of college dropouts embracing entrepreneurial pursuits in the ai sector, with notable figures like michael truell and scott wu still choosing to complete their education. katie jacobs stanton of moxxie ventures discusses the evolving perceptions of dropping out in the venture community. fusion energy breakthroughs: the rapid evolution of fusion energy into a viable industry with significant investments. commonwealth fusion systems leads the charge with its sparc reactor, set to be operational by 2026, while other companies like tae technologies and helion also push forward with innovative technologies. techcrunch disrupt startup battlefield: spotlight on advancements in government and legal tech, featuring solutions like automated legal ai for bot mediation and public safety projects. justiguide stands out by winning the policy and protection pitch stage, showcasing technology's role in simplifying legal processes for immigrants. stay tuned for tomorrow's updates!

Den traditionella mansrollen har ofta ifrågasatts – men en problematisk maskulinitetstyp verkar ha gått helt under radarn: Den välvillige patriarken, eller tomten som han också kallas. – Julen är ofta föremål för livlig debatt men sällan ur ett genusperspektiv, säger Jens Rydström, professor i genusvetenskap som nu lyfter frågan. Av Göran Fröjdh Inläsare: Jörgen Huitfeldt

In Part 2 of their discussion with retired New Zealand High Court Judge and former Chief Crown Prosecutor for Auckland, Simon Moore KC, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC discuss the extraordinary Pitcairn Island sexual abuse trials which took place between 2004-2006 and in which Simon headed the prosecution team. What finally triggered the investigation into what was eventually revealed to be institutionalised, decades long gross sexual abuse of children and young women on this tiny, remote volcanic island in the middle of the South Pacific populated by the descendants of the 1789 mutiny on HMS Bounty ?  As a British Overseas Territory, why was a New Zealand prosecutor in charge of the cases and what were the practical challenges involved in seeking to bring justice to a community of some 50 people who had lived for centuries with no concept of policing or the reality of restraint via the criminal law? -- Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.    What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.   Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.    Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.  Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape.    If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy.

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In the third hour of the show: - More Canes vs Buckeyes preview - Marcos's Dilemma if the Canes continue to advance in the College Football Playoffs - Final Rats Off A Ship of 2025

While previewing the Hurricanes vs Ohio St. Matchup Marcos share a possible problem that may take place if the U advance to the college football championship.

Sean Mooney curates the 2025 reading list recommended by private equity investors, operating partners, and portfolio company CEOs featured on Karma School of Business this year. The episode spans business strategy, capital allocation, leadership, happiness, mindset, and life design—through the lens of people actively building and scaling companies. From The Outsiders to Traction to unexpected personal favorites, the list reflects what serious operators are actually reading and rereading. If you're building for the long term, this one earns a spot in your queue. Episode Highlights 1:12 – Casey Myers on shifting from achievement to fulfillment with From Strength to Strength 2:53 – Steve Hunter reframes money, time, and health through Die With Zero 4:04 – Jonathan Metrick on compounding time, skills, and careers via The Algebra of Wealth 7:35 – Ran Ding explains why great CEOs are elite capital allocators in The Outsiders 11:11 – Chris Scullin on dynamic competition and adaptation from The Innovator's Dilemma 14:01 – Micah Dawson on focus, ambition, and escaping the hedonic treadmill with The One Thing 18:20 – Dan Gaspar on operational discipline and change using Traction and Who Moved My Cheese?

Mike wrapped up the show with his final thoughts and took your final calls on today's Jared Goff topic.

Peter King and Jim Gray debate whether the 49ers-Bears game was the best of the season, talk about the excitement of such a close playoff race, break down the thought process behind the Bills failed two-point conversion, and ponder which QB gives the Ravens the best chance at winning.

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Employers shouldn't overly rely on reports that the EEOC is no longer interested in disparate impact: private lawsuits and other entities bringing such claims, both in the traditional discrimination and the emerging "illegal DEI" contexts, still pose legal risks. In this episode, our attorneys discuss disparate impact versus treatment, "job-relatedness" defenses, the role of statistics and the value of privileged disparate impact analyses, and the need for ongoing employer vigilance given the potential financial and reputational harms associated with disparate impact claims.  

Full Show Notes Here: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-entrepreneur-panic-vs-excitementThe ADHD Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Panic vs. ExcitementFeeling panic OR manic excitement about 2026? Both lead to the same place: burnout by January 15th.This episode gives you the game plan to start 2026 with sustainable systems, not just motivation.

Bills Playoff Hopes Dart's Dad A Distraction and Goz's Xmas Grandma Dilemma

Did Goz handle this Christmas dilemma correctly?!

Hey girlies! Welcome back to JFG Dilemma Diaries. Today Sam is in her feels and ready to give you her best advice - from what to do when a bitter ex is turning everyone against you, to how to navigate feeling like you won't find someone.. thanks so much for listening and stay tuned for our next iteration next month xxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dom DiTommaso back in for the Early Morning Show! Could Mike Tomlin be fired if the Steelers lose on Sunday? Dom might have trouble watching the Steelers-Ravens game this weekend. And Dom gives three predictions for 2026.

Hour 3 features Omar Kelly breaking down the Dolphins' uncertain future, including Quinn Ewers' promising debut and whether he should be the starter next season. The discussion covers De'Von Achane's potential contract extension, past costly contracts, and Mike McDaniel's struggles against good teams and in cold weather. Omar also weighs in on owner Stephen Ross' thinking regarding the coaching and GM search, his belief that Ross is done with Tua, and the unlikely possibility of a Lamar Jackson trade. The hour wraps with a lighter moment as Jamie debates whether to buy lower bowl or upper deck seats for his date at the Panthers game, with Joe weighing in.

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the hundred-and-eighty-third episode of TNA iMPACT! from December 27, 2007 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the final episode of 2007 and AJ Styles has a big decision to make, will he stay with Christian Cage or the Angle Alliance? Also, Kurt Angle & Robert Roode take on Booker T and a mystery partner in the main event! Plus, Judas Mesias in action against Senshi, Samoa Joe is forced into a match by Jim Cornette or he will be fired, a huge 6-Knockouts Tag Team Match and the Motor City Machine Guns are in a Non-Title Match against TNA Tag Team Champions AJ Styles & Tomko! Plus, Team 3D, Scott Steiner, Petey Williams, Kaz & Dustin Rhodes have a tense confrontation and Mike Tenay sits down one on one with "The Monster" Abyss! Join us as we conclude 2007 with a bang just two weeks before Final Resolution 2008! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

BONUS: The Operating System for Software-Native Organizations - The Five Core Principles In this BONUS episode, the final installment of our Special Xmas 2025 reflection on Software-native businesses, we explore the five fundamental principles that form the operating system for software-native organizations. Building on the previous four episodes, this conversation provides the blueprint for building organizations that can adapt at the speed of modern business demands, where the average company lifespan on the S&P 500 has dropped from 33 years in the 1960s to a projected 12 years by 2027. The Challenge of Adaptation "What we're observing in Ukraine is adaptation happening at a speed that would have been unthinkable in traditional military contexts - new drone capabilities emerge, countermeasures appear within days, and those get countered within weeks." The opening draws a powerful parallel between the rapid adaptation we're witnessing in drone warfare and the existential threats facing modern businesses. While our businesses aren't facing literal warfare, they are confronting dramatic disruption. Clayton Christensen documented this in "The Innovator's Dilemma," but what he observed in the 1970s and 80s is happening exponentially faster now, with software as the accelerant. If we can improve businesses' chances of survival even by 10-15%, we're talking about thousands of companies that could thrive instead of fail, millions of jobs preserved, and enormous value created. The central question becomes: how do you build an organization that can adapt at this speed? Principle 1: Constant Experimentation with Tight Feedback Loops "Everything becomes an experiment. Not in the sense of being reckless or uncommitted, but in being clear about what we're testing and what we expect to learn. I call this: work like a scientist: learning is the goal." Software developers have practiced this for decades through Test-Driven Development, but now this TDD mindset is becoming the ruling metaphor for managing products and entire businesses. The practice involves framing every initiative with three clear elements: the goal (what are we trying to achieve?), the action (what specific thing will we do?), and the learning (what will we measure to know if it worked?). When a client says "we need to improve our retrospectives," software-native organizations don't just implement a new format. Instead, they connect it to business value - improving the NPS score for users of a specific feature by running focused retrospectives that explicitly target user pain points and tracking both the improvements implemented and the actual NPS impact. After two weeks, you know whether it worked. The experiment mindset means you're always learning, never stuck. This is TDD applied to organizational change, and it's powerful because every process change connects directly to customer outcomes. Principle 2: Clear Connection to Business Value "Software-native organizations don't measure success by tasks completed, story points delivered, or features shipped. Or even cycle time or throughput. They measure success by business outcomes achieved." While this seems obvious, most organizations still optimize for output, not outcomes. The practice uses Impact Mapping or similar outcome-focused frameworks where every initiative answers three questions: What business behavior are we trying to change? How will we measure that change? What's the minimum software needed to create that change? A financial services client wanted to "modernize their reporting system" - a 12-month initiative with dozens of features in project terms. Reframed through a business value lens, the goal became reducing time analysts spend preparing monthly reports from 80 hours to 20 hours, measured by tracking actual analyst time, starting with automating just the three most time-consuming report components. The first delivery reduced time to 50 hours - not perfect, but 30 hours saved, with clear learning about which parts of reporting actually mattered. The organization wasn't trying to fulfill requirements; they were laser focused on the business value that actually mattered. When you're connected to business value, you can adapt. When you're committed to a feature list, you're stuck. Principle 3: Software as Value Amplifier "Software isn't just 'something we do' or a support function. Software is an amplifier of your business model. If your business model generates $X of value per customer through manual processes, software should help you generate $10X or more." Before investing in software, ask whether this can amplify your business model by 10x or more - not 10% improvement, but 10x. That's the threshold where software's unique properties (zero marginal cost, infinite scale, instant distribution) actually matter, and where the cost/value curve starts to invert. Remember: software is still the slowest and most expensive way to check if a feature would deliver value, so you better have a 10x or more expectation of return. Stripe exemplifies this principle perfectly. Before Stripe, accepting payments online required a merchant account (weeks to set up), integration with payment gateways (months of development), and PCI compliance (expensive and complex). Stripe reduced that to adding seven lines of code - not 10% easier, but 100x easier. This enabled an entire generation of internet businesses that couldn't have existed otherwise: subscription services, marketplaces, on-demand platforms. That's software as amplifier. It didn't optimize the old model; it made new models possible. If your software initiatives are about 5-10% improvements, ask yourself: is software the right medium for this problem, or should you focus where software can create genuine amplification? Principle 4: Software as Strategic Advantage "Software-native organizations use software for strategic advantage and competitive differentiation, not just optimization, automation, or cost reduction. This means treating software development as part of your very strategy, not a way to implement a strategy that is separate from the software." This concept, discussed with Tom Gilb and Simon Holzapfel on the podcast as "continuous strategy," means that instead of creating a strategy every few years and deploying it like a project, strategy and execution are continuously intertwined when it comes to software delivery. The practice involves organizing around competitive capabilities that software uniquely enables by asking: How can software 10x the value we generate right now? What can we do with software that competitors can't easily replicate? Where does software create a defensible advantage? How does our software create compounding value over time? Amazon Web Services didn't start as a product strategy but emerged from Amazon building internal capabilities to run their e-commerce platform at scale. They realized they'd built infrastructure that was extremely hard to replicate and asked: "What if we offered it to others?" AWS became Amazon's most profitable business - not because they optimized their existing retail business, but because they turned an internal capability into a strategic platform. The software wasn't supporting the strategy - the software became the strategy. Compare this to companies that use software just for cost reduction or process optimization - they're playing defense. Software-native companies use software to play offense, creating capabilities that change the competitive landscape. Continuous strategy means your software capabilities and your business strategy evolve together, in real-time, not in annual planning cycles. Principle 5: Real-Time Observability and Adaptive Systems "Software-native organizations use telemetry and real-time analytics not just to understand their software, but to understand their entire business and adapt dynamically. Observability practices from DevOps are actually ways of managing software delivery itself. We're bootstrapping our own operating system for software businesses." This principle connects back to Principle 1 but takes it to the organizational level. The practice involves building systems that constantly sense what's happening and can adapt in real-time: deploy with feature flags so you can turn capabilities on/off instantly, use A/B testing not just for UI tweaks but for business model experiments, instrument everything so you know how users actually behave, and build feedback loops that let the system respond automatically. Social media companies and algorithmic trading firms already operate this way. Instagram doesn't deploy a new feed algorithm and wait six months to see if it works - they're constantly testing variations, measuring engagement in real-time, adapting the algorithm continuously. The system is sensing and responding every second. High-frequency trading firms make thousands of micro-adjustments per day based on market signals. Imagine applying this to all businesses: a retail company that adjusts pricing, inventory, and promotions in real-time based on demand signals; a healthcare system that dynamically reallocates resources based on patient flow patterns; a logistics company whose routing algorithms adapt to traffic, weather, and delivery success rates continuously. This is the future of software-native organizations - not just fast decision-making, but systems that sense and adapt at software speed, with humans setting goals and constraints but software executing continuous optimization. We're moving from "make a decision, deploy it, wait to see results" to "deploy multiple variants, measure continuously, let the system learn." This closes the loop back to Principle 1 - everything is an experiment, but now the experiments run automatically at scale with near real-time signal collection and decision making. It's Experiments All The Way Down "We established that software has become societal infrastructure. That software is different - it's not a construction project with a fixed endpoint; it's a living capability that evolves with the business." This five-episode series has built a complete picture: Episode 1 established that software is societal infrastructure and fundamentally different from traditional construction. Episode 2 diagnosed the problem - project management thinking treats software like building a bridge, creating cascade failures throughout organizations. Episode 3 showed that solutions already exist, with organizations like Spotify, Amazon, and Etsy practicing software-native development successfully. Episode 4 exposed the organizational immune system - the four barriers preventing transformation: the project mindset, funding models, business/IT separation, and risk management theater. Today's episode provides the blueprint - the five principles forming the operating system for software-native organizations. This isn't theory. This is how software-native organizations already operate. The question isn't whether this works - we know it does. The question is: how do you get started? The Next Step In Building A Software-Native Organization "This is how transformation starts - not with grand pronouncements or massive reorganizations, but with conversations and small experiments that compound over time. Software is too important to society to keep managing it wrong." Start this week by doing two things.  First, start a conversation: pick one of these five principles - whichever resonates most with your current challenges - and share it with your team or leadership. Don't present it as "here's what we should do" but as "here's an interesting idea - what would this mean for us?" That conversation will reveal where you are, what's blocking you, and what might be possible.  Second, run one small experiment: take something you're currently doing and frame it as an experiment with a clear goal, action, and learning measure. Make it small, make it fast - one week maximum, 24 hours if you can - then stop and learn. You now have the blueprint. You understand the barriers. You've seen the alternatives. The transformation is possible, and it starts with you. Recommended Further Reading Tom Gilb and Simon Holzapfel episodes on continuous strategy  The book by Christensen, Clayton: "The Innovator's Dilemma"  The book by Gojko Adzic: Impact Mapping  Ukraine drone warfare Company lifespan statistics: Innosight research on S&P 500 turnover  Stripe's impact on internet businesses Amazon AWS origin story DevOps observability practices About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

On this Boxing Day episode, we discuss the Ethan Nwaneri dilemma - could we see him depart on loan in this upcoming transfer window? Plus, we'll begin our look ahead to Brighton (h) in the Premier League. That and more! Sign up to support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

0:00 - Chad Brown joins the program to talk Broncos vs Chiefs, and how to walk the tightrope of seeing and respecting the results in the Win/Loss column while also being aware of how many of those wins came off of close shaves, and wondering how sustainable that is.16:16 - The Nuggets won in OT last night over the Timberwolves, and they did it without three of their starters. If Cam Johnson is out for longer than 4-6 weeks, should the Nuggets try to shore up their roster? How would they even go about doing that?33:01 - Believe it or not there are Broncos in The Groove after last night's game. Vic, Mose and Mat discuss who's groovin' and one last time before Brett Kane returns, Mat "Lucky Louie" Smith LAYS IT DOWN.

In this episode of Second Request, Executive Editor Teddy Downey sits down with Michael Murray, Katherine Wyszkowski, and Daniel Hanley to discuss their recent research about the antitrust risk posed by U.S. electric utilities — especially as it relates to their control over consumer energy‑usage data, potential exclusionary conduct, and the broader consequences for competition, consumers, and market transparency.To learn more about The Capitol Forum click here.

C&R dive right into the Niners "unstoppable offense!" They give more praise to Philip Rivers & Covino doesn't do family board game night. Plus, jersey swaps, & there's a pickle in Idaho regarding a holiday classic that may not stand the test of time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't let your diet go to waste by making the same post-diet mistakes everyone else does. Professional bodybuilder Joshua Bradshaw reveals the secrets to a successful reverse diet, showing you how to strategically increase calories to build more muscle while staying incredibly lean. In episode 843 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes and Joshua Bradshaw share the truth about long contest preps, macro strategies for fat loss, and proper post-show recovery. Learn what it truly takes to build a winning physique and maintain your hard-earned gains year-round.Want to learn the exact steps to build muscle and lose fat? Join Robert Sikes's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass for a simple, step-by-step guide to optimize your health and transform your body. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Josh on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshtbrad/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Secret to Maintaining Gains Between Shows: Reverse Dieting 0:39 - Guest Introduction: Meet Natural Pro Bodybuilder Joshua Bradshaw 1:11 - Is a 30+ Week Bodybuilding Prep Worth It? 2:47 - Why 12-Week Preps Are a Huge Mistake 3:23 - Joshua Bradshaw's Journey: From Baseball to Pro Bodybuilder 6:14 - The "Dreamer Bulk": A Common Bodybuilding Mistake? 8:16 - How a Post-Show Reverse Diet Can Make You Leaner 9:32 - The Ideal Body Composition to Start a Contest Prep 11:27 - Competing as a New Pro: Navigating Federation Rules 13:07 - Classic Physique vs. Bodybuilding: Which is the Better Fit? 13:59 - How to Plan Your Competitive Seasons for Long-Term Success 15:14 - What It's Really Like Backstage with Top Natural Pros 17:42 - A Pro's Full Day of Eating: Calorie & Macro Breakdown for Prep 19:25 - How to Use a Reverse Diet Between Two Competitions 22:25 - The "Conditioning vs. Fullness" Dilemma 24:24 - How to Adjust Your Macros for Fat Loss Without Losing Muscle 26:02 - How to Modify Your Training at the End of a Prep 28:30 - Meal Timing & Food Choices: What a Pro Eats During Prep 29:53 - The Post-Show "Celebration Meal": How to Avoid a Setback 33:43 - Feedback from the Judges: How to Improve Your Physique 35:41 - Why Stay Natural in an Enhanced World? 38:00 - Is Natural Bodybuilding the Healthiest Sport? 39:36 - How Top Athletes Overcome Unforeseen Obstacles During Prep 41:12 - How a Bodybuilding Prep Exposes Your Life's Inefficiencies 43:14 - The Research Is In: A Scientific Look at Myo-Reps 44:56 - Study Results: Achieving the Same Gains with 30% Less Volume 47:56 - What Are "Junk Volume" and "Effective Reps"? 49:03 - What Does Earning a Pro Card Actually Mean? 50:43 - How to Overcome Performance Anxiety on Show Day 52:01 - Does a Top Bodybuilding Coach Coach Himself? 55:55 - The #1 Mistake Preventing People from Reaching Their Fitness Goals 58:44 - Is Tracking Macros a Waste of Time? 1:00:02 - The Importance of Camaraderie in Bodybuilding 1:01:04 - Why Competing Every Year Can Ruin Your Progress 1:03:09 - Where to Find Joshua Bradshaw

Ty takes over, and wonders if a new Giants regime would want to move on from Dart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Jaxson Dart play if the Giants are in tank-mode? Our opinions vary on that.

JP and BMitch discuss why Sam Hartman has value despite the team not trusting him on Sundays.

Welcome to episode 463 where we're open to any and all suggestions regarding how to handle the trust issues surrounding Santa! Then we distract ourselves from holiday stressors with Em's haunted tale of the Dumas Brothel in Butte Montana. Christine covers the absolutely wild case of Erin Patterson and the Mushroom Murders. And please tell us if you can hear the cursed door slamming in the background of Christine's audio… and that's why we drink! Check out the extremely creepy video Em showed Christine during the episode here! Find your scent soulmate today and get up to 60% off at http://MicroPerfumes.com/DRINK The best way to cook just got better. Go to http://HelloFresh.com/DRINK10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and use promo code DRINK. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ATWWD  Promo Code ATWWD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We're going to the fight together, though, right?" Let's wrap this up!!! We won't get any food because the rest of our co-workers are scavengers!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices