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Why would you ever want a disposable game? And what are some types of disposable games?

For decades, a good job meant stability, career development, and a long-term relationship between employers and employees. But according to MIT Sloan professor Paul Osterman, that social contract has fundamentally changed. In this episode of Career Sessions, JR Lowry sits down with Osterman to discuss the ideas behind his new book, Disposable Workers, and why more than one-third of today's workforce now falls into employment arrangements designed for flexibility rather than long-term investment. Together, they explore what's driving this shift, why it extends well beyond the gig economy, how AI may accelerate the trend, and what individuals, leaders, and policymakers can do to build a future of work that benefits both organizations and employees. Whether you're just starting your career or leading an organization through change, this conversation will challenge the way you think about job security, career development, and the future of work. Key topics covered:Why Paul Osterman believes over one-third of workers are now "disposable workers"The difference between contractors, freelancers, marginal workers, and traditional employeesWhat's driving organizations toward more flexible—and less committed—workforcesHow AI is likely to accelerate the trend toward workforce disposabilityThe costs of disposable work for employees, organizations, and societyPractical advice for building career resilience through skills, networks, and smart career choicesWhat business leaders and policymakers can do to improve the quality of workCheck out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/paul-osterman/.For more career guidance and resources, subscribe to my member community at https://community/pathwise.io

This week's guest, record/hot sauce purveyor Kevin Chanel (Grooves Inspiralled Vinyl, El Enojado Hot Sauce), brings us singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and experimental musician Bill Nelson (Be Bop Deluxe) and his 1981 solo release 'Quit Dreaming And Get On The Beam'. Originally recorded in 1979 as an intended follow up album to his 'Bill Nelson's Red Noise' project, EMI declined to release the recordings and the material remained unreleased until Bill licensed the original stereo mixes of the album to Mercury Records, who issued the album in the Spring of 1981. Already far ahead of the 80s New Wave curve, it's a futuristic, forward-looking art-pop gem of a record! Songs discussed in this episode: Do You Dream In Colour - Bill Nelson & The Gentlemen Rocketeers (Live at Metropolis Studios, London); Steamboat Stomp - Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers; Hey Hey - Big Bill Broonzy; Near East - Bill Nelson; Don't Touch Me (I'm Electric) - Bill Nelson's Red Noise; Ships In The Night - Be Bop Deluxe; Stay Young - Bill Nelson's Red Noise; Acceleration, Banal - Bill Nelson; Candy-O - The Cars; Maid In Heaven - Be Bop Deluxe; Living In My Limousine, Vertical Games - Bill Nelson; Underpass - John Foxx; Disposable, False Alarms - Bill Nelson; Charade - Skids; Decline And Fall, Life Runs Out Like Sand, A Kind Of Loving, Do You Dream In Colour - Bill Nelson; Do You Dream In Colour - Cate Le Bon ft. Parquet Courts (Live); U.H.F. - Bill Nelson; Elephant Talk - King Crimson; Youth Of Nation On Fire, Quit Dreaming And Get On The Beam, Instantly Yours - Bill Nelson; Death Riff U.S.A. - Ghetto Scheist; Lonesome Cowboy Bill (Velvet Underground cover) - Bill Nelson & the Roy Rodgers Rocketeers

Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Agriculture; and Vincent Jennings, CEO of Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association

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Paul Osterman is Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management and one of the most important scholars examining how the structure of work is profoundly changing in organizations today. His research focuses on a growing and often overlooked shift in employment: the rise of “disposable workers.” Osterman estimates that roughly 35% of today's workforce now falls into this category in some form. While public attention often centers on gig work — Uber drivers, DoorDash couriers, and freelance labor — his work shows that this is only a small part of the story. In fact, gig workers make up just around 2% of the workforce, and many use that work as supplemental income rather than their primary employment. The deeper transformation, Osterman argues, is happening inside traditional organizations. Increasingly, companies are redesigning jobs and employment relationships in order to greatly reduce the compensation and benefits they offer. This doesn't just apply to custodial or cafeteria workers, it includes adjunct professors who earn substantially less money than their peers and have zero chance of every earning tenure. It applies to attorneys in elite firms who are precluded from ever becoming a partner — and contract or contingent workers embedded within major companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple. These workers often perform similar functions to full-time employees but remain structurally separated from the organizations they serve. Osterman's work highlights a fundamental shift in how companies think about labor. Rather than hiring employee as long-term investments, organizations are increasingly guided by a hierarchy of choices: automate work where possible, outsource when automation is not feasible, rely on contractors when outsourcing is more efficient, and hire full-time employees only as a last resort. On the surface, this approach is often justified in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and competitiveness. It allows firms to scale labor up and down in response to market demands and reduce the fixed costs associated with permanent employment. But Osterman's research raises deeper questions about the broader consequences of this model — not only for workers, but for organizations themselves. What happens to trust, commitment, and organizational culture when a growing share of the workforce is structurally temporary or peripheral? What are the psychological and social effects on individuals who are fully inside organizations in terms of output, but not fully included in terms of opportunity, training, stability, or belonging? These are not abstract concerns. They go to the heart of how modern work is experienced — and whether the current trajectory of employment is sustainable in the long run. In this conversation, Osterman explores the economic logic driving these changes, the historical evolution of employer-employee relationships, and the implications of accelerating automation and AI. He also examines whether these trends are an inevitable outcome of capitalism, or whether alternative models of work are still possible — ones that balance flexibility with dignity, and efficiency with long-term human investment. The post Paul Osterman: The Rise Of The Disposable Worker appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.

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The Government is considering the introduction of fines against people who use disposable barbeques incorrectly. Proposals went to Cabinet this morning which would give National Park rangers powers to clamp down on reckless activity. It’s believed that a disposable barbecue was responsible for last week’s wild fire at Killarney National Park. Treasa spoke to Martin Greenwood from Annascaul who recently quenched the smouldering remains of a barbecue which he found near Annascaul Lake.

Finance Minister Simon Harris has said that improving people's disposable income will be a core focus of Budget 2027. With cuts to income tax among key priorities for the government. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Michelle Murphy, Research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South.

Finance Minister Simon Harris has said that improving people's disposable income will be a core focus of Budget 2027. With cuts to income tax among key priorities for the government. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Michelle Murphy, Research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South.

In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie speaks about the future of work with Bruegel's Alexandre Mendonça and MIT professor Paul Osterman, author of a new book called Disposable Workers: the Transformation of Employment. In the United States and the European Union, companies are shifting away from long-term permanent jobs to a system with less certainty. Which industries have been most affected and how does that look for their workers? Who benefits from part-time work? Which workers are most disadvantaged? How can public policy adjust around these new dynamics? Artificial intelligence changes what skills workers need and immigration trends shape which workers are available. What conditions will help the economy grow and thrive? Related research:  Osterman, P. (2026) ' Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment', Upcoming, Harvard University Press    Mendonça, A. (2025) 'On Labor Markets, Inequality and Productivity', Dissertation, Stockholm School of Economics Christie, R., M. Grzegorczyk and D. Mulcahy (2022) 'Better pensions for the European Union's self-employed', Policy Contribution 05/2022, Bruegel  

The number of discarded vapes ending up in household bins and littering our streets has become a growing environmental and fire safety concern.     At this month's meeting of Clare County Council, Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney secured support for examining a pilot scheme for dedicated vape disposal bins across the county.     She's also calling on the Government to introduce a national deposit-return or reward scheme for vaping devices, similar to the successful bottle and can return scheme.     Councillor Rita McInerney joined Alan Morrissey to discuss the proposal. Photo (c) Изображения пользователя Tatiana Kutina via Canva

The Crosshaven wildfire and the one in Killarney National Park show its time to think different and protect our parks by imposing a ban Chris Barrett tells PJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vincent Jennings, Chief Executive of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, on retailers being asked to suspend the sale of disposable BBQs for the duration of the Orange Wildfire warning.

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In today's world, if something breaks, our first thought is to throw it away and buy a new one--and this mindset often extends to our approach to relationships, the workplace, and even the church. Yet isn't it interesting that God's specialty is forgiveness, restoration, and renewal?

In today's world, if something breaks, our first thought is to throw it away and buy a new one--and this mindset often extends to our approach to relationships, the workplace, and even the church. Yet isn't it interesting that God's specialty is forgiveness, restoration, and renewal?

A revealing look at the decline in formal employment in favor of hiring contractors, freelancers, temps, and marginal workers, who are excluded from traditional benefits and career ladders. Companies cannot exist without workers, but they are increasingly reluctant to have employees. Instead of providing the benefits and protections that have traditionally come with employee status, businesses are turning to tactics that let them treat people as interchangeable parts, to be used and discarded as needed. Drawing on an original survey of over 6,000 workers, Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment (Harvard University Press, 2026) reveals the striking extent of this transformation across the occupational hierarchy, affecting everyone from janitors to nurses. Paul Osterman identifies three distinct categories of disposable workers: contractors, freelancers, and marginal employees. The marginal category, unique to Osterman's analysis, describes workers who are employees from a narrow legal standpoint but are held at arm's length by their firm—left without job security, skill training, or opportunities for promotion. Many low-wage service workers toil in marginal jobs, but so do white-collar professionals such as adjunct university faculty and staff attorneys at law firms. When the three categories are added up, they account for more than 35 percent of the American workforce. Not all disposable workers object to their arrangements. But most contractors and marginal employees would prefer standard employment, and there is a significant cost to their current status. In response, Disposable Workers offers a range of policy recommendations, including mechanisms to prevent over-reliance on contracting and freelancing as well as reforms to improve job quality for part-timers and marginal employees. As the deconstruction of employment affects more and more workers, the importance of such measures will only grow. Paul Osterman is Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His numerous books include Good Jobs America, Who Will Care for Us? (Russell Sage, 2011); and The Truth about Middle Managers (Harvard Business School Press, 2009), Who Will Care For Us: Long Term Care and the Long Term Workforce (Russell Sage,2017), Gathering Power: The Future of Progressive Politics in America (Beacon Press, 2003); Securing Prosperity: The American Labor Market: How It Has Changed and What to Do About It (Princeton University Press, 1999), and Working In America: A Blueprint for the New Labor Market (MIT Press, 2001). 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

A revealing look at the decline in formal employment in favor of hiring contractors, freelancers, temps, and marginal workers, who are excluded from traditional benefits and career ladders. Companies cannot exist without workers, but they are increasingly reluctant to have employees. Instead of providing the benefits and protections that have traditionally come with employee status, businesses are turning to tactics that let them treat people as interchangeable parts, to be used and discarded as needed. Drawing on an original survey of over 6,000 workers, Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment (Harvard University Press, 2026) reveals the striking extent of this transformation across the occupational hierarchy, affecting everyone from janitors to nurses. Paul Osterman identifies three distinct categories of disposable workers: contractors, freelancers, and marginal employees. The marginal category, unique to Osterman's analysis, describes workers who are employees from a narrow legal standpoint but are held at arm's length by their firm—left without job security, skill training, or opportunities for promotion. Many low-wage service workers toil in marginal jobs, but so do white-collar professionals such as adjunct university faculty and staff attorneys at law firms. When the three categories are added up, they account for more than 35 percent of the American workforce. Not all disposable workers object to their arrangements. But most contractors and marginal employees would prefer standard employment, and there is a significant cost to their current status. In response, Disposable Workers offers a range of policy recommendations, including mechanisms to prevent over-reliance on contracting and freelancing as well as reforms to improve job quality for part-timers and marginal employees. As the deconstruction of employment affects more and more workers, the importance of such measures will only grow. Paul Osterman is Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His numerous books include Good Jobs America, Who Will Care for Us? (Russell Sage, 2011); and The Truth about Middle Managers (Harvard Business School Press, 2009), Who Will Care For Us: Long Term Care and the Long Term Workforce (Russell Sage,2017), Gathering Power: The Future of Progressive Politics in America (Beacon Press, 2003); Securing Prosperity: The American Labor Market: How It Has Changed and What to Do About It (Princeton University Press, 1999), and Working In America: A Blueprint for the New Labor Market (MIT Press, 2001). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

A revealing look at the decline in formal employment in favor of hiring contractors, freelancers, temps, and marginal workers, who are excluded from traditional benefits and career ladders. Companies cannot exist without workers, but they are increasingly reluctant to have employees. Instead of providing the benefits and protections that have traditionally come with employee status, businesses are turning to tactics that let them treat people as interchangeable parts, to be used and discarded as needed. Drawing on an original survey of over 6,000 workers, Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment (Harvard University Press, 2026) reveals the striking extent of this transformation across the occupational hierarchy, affecting everyone from janitors to nurses. Paul Osterman identifies three distinct categories of disposable workers: contractors, freelancers, and marginal employees. The marginal category, unique to Osterman's analysis, describes workers who are employees from a narrow legal standpoint but are held at arm's length by their firm—left without job security, skill training, or opportunities for promotion. Many low-wage service workers toil in marginal jobs, but so do white-collar professionals such as adjunct university faculty and staff attorneys at law firms. When the three categories are added up, they account for more than 35 percent of the American workforce. Not all disposable workers object to their arrangements. But most contractors and marginal employees would prefer standard employment, and there is a significant cost to their current status. In response, Disposable Workers offers a range of policy recommendations, including mechanisms to prevent over-reliance on contracting and freelancing as well as reforms to improve job quality for part-timers and marginal employees. As the deconstruction of employment affects more and more workers, the importance of such measures will only grow. Paul Osterman is Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His numerous books include Good Jobs America, Who Will Care for Us? (Russell Sage, 2011); and The Truth about Middle Managers (Harvard Business School Press, 2009), Who Will Care For Us: Long Term Care and the Long Term Workforce (Russell Sage,2017), Gathering Power: The Future of Progressive Politics in America (Beacon Press, 2003); Securing Prosperity: The American Labor Market: How It Has Changed and What to Do About It (Princeton University Press, 1999), and Working In America: A Blueprint for the New Labor Market (MIT Press, 2001). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A revealing look at the decline in formal employment in favor of hiring contractors, freelancers, temps, and marginal workers, who are excluded from traditional benefits and career ladders. Companies cannot exist without workers, but they are increasingly reluctant to have employees. Instead of providing the benefits and protections that have traditionally come with employee status, businesses are turning to tactics that let them treat people as interchangeable parts, to be used and discarded as needed. Drawing on an original survey of over 6,000 workers, Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment (Harvard University Press, 2026) reveals the striking extent of this transformation across the occupational hierarchy, affecting everyone from janitors to nurses. Paul Osterman identifies three distinct categories of disposable workers: contractors, freelancers, and marginal employees. The marginal category, unique to Osterman's analysis, describes workers who are employees from a narrow legal standpoint but are held at arm's length by their firm—left without job security, skill training, or opportunities for promotion. Many low-wage service workers toil in marginal jobs, but so do white-collar professionals such as adjunct university faculty and staff attorneys at law firms. When the three categories are added up, they account for more than 35 percent of the American workforce. Not all disposable workers object to their arrangements. But most contractors and marginal employees would prefer standard employment, and there is a significant cost to their current status. In response, Disposable Workers offers a range of policy recommendations, including mechanisms to prevent over-reliance on contracting and freelancing as well as reforms to improve job quality for part-timers and marginal employees. As the deconstruction of employment affects more and more workers, the importance of such measures will only grow. Paul Osterman is Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His numerous books include Good Jobs America, Who Will Care for Us? (Russell Sage, 2011); and The Truth about Middle Managers (Harvard Business School Press, 2009), Who Will Care For Us: Long Term Care and the Long Term Workforce (Russell Sage,2017), Gathering Power: The Future of Progressive Politics in America (Beacon Press, 2003); Securing Prosperity: The American Labor Market: How It Has Changed and What to Do About It (Princeton University Press, 1999), and Working In America: A Blueprint for the New Labor Market (MIT Press, 2001). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Osterman, MIT labor economist and author of Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment , tells Rob Tercek about the fastest-growing category of the US workforce in the age of artificial intelligence. According to Osterman, a rising number of employers prefer to hire three categories of “disposable workers” with no long-term stake in the company.  Today, such workers comprise more than 35% of the entire US workforce. The employers get the benefit of flexibility, and they push the risk and uncertainty onto the workforce. This interview covers the social, political, and organization consequences of the shift. And it anticipates how the deployment of AI will intensify the trend. 

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Jim McTague. Jim McTague analyzes Lancaster County's economy, noting a surge in tourism at local amusement parks. He highlights how falling gasoline prices have increased disposable income, leading to more aggressive consumer spending at retailers.1942 LANCASTER

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Curious About Cannabis series on Isn't Life Curious? On this episode we connect with Alex Eckman, a scientist and curious mind that inadvertently discovered that disposable vape pens may be leaching substantial amounts of plastics – possibly exposing users to unique health risks that are currently unmonitored in the […]

Jennifer Coffindaffer has 28 years of FBI experience and has worked the kinds of organized crime operations that wrench attack proponents believe may explain what happened to Nancy Guthrie. She takes the theory seriously enough to examine it honestly — and seriously enough to name where the evidence stops.A wrench attack is a physically violent crypto-extortion operation run by organized networks. Disposable operatives get recruited, directed through encrypted communications, and sent to force families into surrendering digital assets. The payment channels are layered to make the architects invisible. These cases are documented across the country. On January 31st — the same day Nancy vanished — two California teenagers directed by Signal handlers drove 600 miles to Scottsdale and forced their way into a home demanding $66 million in cryptocurrency. CertiK placed Nancy's name on its official 2026 wrench attack case list.Coffindaffer walks through the operational pattern of confirmed wrench attacks: the recruitment pipeline, the encrypted handler communications, the operational security that makes these networks nearly impossible to crack from a digital forensics standpoint. She identifies which elements of the Nancy Guthrie case proponents argue fit the model.Then she tests every piece. The missing cryptocurrency trail that should exist if this was a crypto-motivated operation. Why the person on Nancy's porch appeared to discover the doorbell camera in real time — which contradicts the briefing patterns in documented cases. Why the gear visible on footage doesn't match what confirmed operatives typically receive. And the foundational question: CertiK's classification may depend on ransom demands that investigators have already separated from the crime itself.The Scottsdale case happened the same night. But Coffindaffer identifies the specific operational differences between what happened there and what the evidence shows in Tucson. Nancy Guthrie was 84. She's still missing. Her family is still offering $1 million. The theory deserves scrutiny. So does the evidence.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.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #CertiK #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona #SavannahGuthrie

What if there was literally a plastic spoon's worth of microplastics sitting inside your brain right now? In this jaw-dropping and deeply urgent solo episode, Darin Olien breaks down the newest science on microplastics, nanoplastics, brain accumulation, neuroinflammation, endocrine disruption, and the rapidly escalating contamination of the human body. Referencing groundbreaking new research published in Nature Medicine and newly launched U.S. government initiatives, Darin exposes how plastics are no longer just an environmental issue—they are now a human biology issue. From nanoplastics crossing the blood-brain barrier to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA, PFAS, and phthalates accumulating in tissues, placentas, and testes, this episode explores the shocking implications of modern plastic exposure—and, more importantly, what practical steps you can take immediately to reduce your risk.     What You'll Learn The shocking new study finding microplastics in 100% of healthy human brains Why the average brain may now contain roughly a plastic spoon's worth of plastic How nanoplastics cross the blood-brain barrier The alarming connection between microplastics and dementia research Why plastics are not biologically inert substances The endocrine-disrupting chemicals hitchhiking on microplastics How bottled water, tea bags, coffee pods, and heated plastics dramatically increase exposure The role of PFAS, BPA, phthalates, and flame retardants in human health decline Why reverse osmosis filtration is one of the most effective protective tools Practical ways to reduce microplastic exposure immediately     Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis wellness paint and indoor air toxicity 00:00:57 – Conventional paints, endocrine disruptors, and off-gassing chemicals 00:01:24 – VOC-free mineral paints and PFAS-free home environments 00:01:55 – Fire resistance, sustainability, and Cradle to Cradle certification 00:02:53 – Why the products surrounding us matter biologically 00:03:23 – New study finds microplastics in 100% of healthy human brains 00:03:44 – The U.S. government launches a $144 million microplastics initiative 00:03:52 – Visualizing a plastic spoon's worth of plastic in the brain 00:04:22 – The Nature Medicine findings explained 00:04:40 – Dementia brains containing dramatically more plastic accumulation 00:04:47 – Why this study is not "internet noise" 00:05:07 – Dr. Matthew Campen and the University of New Mexico research 00:05:15 – The STOMP program: Systemic Targeting of Microplastics 00:05:45 – From environmental issue to "inside your body" crisis 00:06:01 – What listeners will learn and actionable solutions 00:06:21 – Breaking down the Campen study in detail 00:06:38 – Gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis explained 00:06:50 – Roughly seven grams of plastic found in average brains 00:07:09 – Brain tissue containing more plastic than liver or kidneys 00:07:21 – Dementia brains showing 10x more plastic concentration 00:07:28 – Nanoplastics crossing the blood-brain barrier 00:07:42 – The alarming acceleration of accumulation rates 00:08:03 – Healthy brains vs diseased brains and microplastic prevalence 00:08:24 – The unanswered question: dose and biological effect 00:08:40 – Correlation vs causation and scientific uncertainty 00:09:06 – Why the trend itself is deeply concerning 00:09:23 – Plastic accumulation in blood vessel walls and immune cells 00:09:46 – Chronic neuroinflammation and cognitive decline 00:09:56 – Plastics carrying phthalates, BPA, PFAS, and flame retardants 00:10:08 – Endocrine disruption and hormone interference 00:10:19 – Plastics found in placentas and testes 00:10:31 – "Structural pollution of the human body" 00:10:52 – The plastic industry externalizing costs onto humanity 00:10:58 – Practical steps listeners can take immediately 00:11:02 – Why bottled water may be a major source of nanoplastics 00:11:28 – Reverse osmosis filtration and reducing exposure 00:11:46 – AquaTru systems and affordable filtration solutions 00:12:09 – Sponsor: Shakeology and nutrient density 00:13:58 – Stop heating food in plastic immediately 00:14:17 – Heat dramatically increasing microplastic transfer into food 00:14:31 – Switching to glass, stainless steel, and ceramic containers 00:14:50 – Dangerous recycling codes and plastic leaching 00:15:13 – The hidden plastic problem inside tea bags 00:15:27 – One tea bag releasing billions of microplastics into tea 00:15:50 – Why Darin says to ditch plastic tea bags completely 00:16:02 – Loose leaf tea and stainless steel infusers 00:16:14 – Coffee pod machines and heated plastics under pressure 00:16:26 – Safer coffee alternatives: French press and pour-over 00:16:38 – Fiber helping bind and eliminate particulate matter 00:17:00 – Sweating, exercise, and toxin mobilization 00:17:22 – Polyphenols and antioxidant-rich foods 00:17:42 – Broccoli sprouts, sulforaphane, and glutathione support 00:18:24 – Omega-3s and reducing neuroinflammation 00:18:34 – The plastic industry's "safe and recyclable" narrative 00:18:58 – Comparing plastics to tobacco and PFAS deception 00:19:16 – Disposable convenience culture and "fatal conveniences" 00:19:45 – The simplest immediate change: replacing tea bags 00:20:10 – Taking sovereignty back through everyday choices 00:20:34 – Patreon deep dives and continuing the conversation 00:20:53 – "Your body is not a landfill" 00:21:08 – Why small daily choices compound biologically 00:21:22 – Final reflections and closing thoughts     Thank You to Our Sponsors Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Microplastics are no longer just floating in oceans or polluting landfills—they are accumulating inside human beings. Inside our brains. Inside our blood vessels. Inside unborn children. But while the scale of the problem is staggering, the solution begins with everyday choices. What you drink from. What you heat your food in. What you filter. What you buy. Your body is not a landfill—and reclaiming your health starts with refusing to treat it like one."     Bibliography/Sources Primary Scientific Studies Bornstein, S. R., et al. (2025). Therapeutic apheresis: A promising method to remove microplastics? Brain Medicine . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12162106/ Campen, M., et al. (2025). Bioaccumulation of microplastics in decedent human brains. Nature Medicine . https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11100893/ Campen, M., et al. (2026). Microplastics in 100% of healthy brain samples (2026 Update) . https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2024/05/microplastics-accumulate-in-brain.html Hernandez, L. M., et al. (2019). Plastic teabags release billions of microparticles and nanoparticles into tea. Environmental Science & Technology, 53(21), 12300–12310 . https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.9b02540 Government & University Announcements Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). (2026, April 2). STOMP program launch . https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/stomp U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (2026, April 2). HHS press release on STOMP . https://arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/programs/stomp University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. (n.d.). UNM HSC announcement - Microplastics in human brains . https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2024/05/microplastics-accumulate-in-brain.html Health & News Resources EurekAlert! (n.d.). Micronanoplastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck . https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080866 NYU Langone Health. (n.d.). 7 ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics . https://nyulangone.org/news/7-ways-reduce-your-exposure-microplastics

The Try That In A Small Town crew dives into the 2024 ACM Awards – the politics, the snubs, and the few moments that actually delivered. From Morgan Wallen being shut out, to Ella Langley's historic run, to Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Zach Top, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, and more, the guys break down who deserved what and where country music is really headed. They also talk about TikTok-ready story songs like “Choosing Texas,” the future of traditional-leaning artists, how award shows are losing legitimacy with fans, and why the industry keeps cloning the same “country boy” image. Plus: a small-town hero who saved a family from a fire, drive-thru rim damage, broken-English call centers, and a McDonald's “fresh” muffin story. Perfect for country fans, songwriters, and anyone who's over the BS of modern award shows. Timed Highlights: 2:16 – Studio chaos, heat, and golf talk in the eSpaces room 3:18 – Peacemaker Coffee plug and the truth about roast caffeine levels 4:32 – Shoulder MRI results: torn bicep, torn rotator cuff, and surgery date 16:05 – Instagram subscriptions and bonus content tease 16:44 – Confession: who actually watched the ACM Awards (and who didn't) 18:20 – Lainey Wilson's opener: high energy vs memorable songs debate 22:36 – Laney's lack of a clear “signature” song and expectations for her writing 23:22 – Miranda Lambert's “Crisco” performance reaction 24:44 – Riley Green and Ella Langley: onstage “pajamas” tension 33:31 – Why fans are losing faith in award shows and ratings 36:29 – Megan Moroney's many nominations and zero wins 42:48 – Group of the Year: Red Clay Strays and the new darlings of country 45:18 – “Best they/them duo?” Pushing back on where categories might go 47:05 – Why Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, and Rascal Flatts are selling more tickets now 48:01 – Disposable songs vs timeless 90s/2000s country 48:20 – Red Clay Strays sell out Bridgestone: how fans find music now 48:54 – Encouraging signs: more traditional-leaning performances at the ACMs 49:44 – Parker McCollum wins Album of the Year over Morgan Wallen 50:37 – “Choosing Texas” wins Song/Single of the Year and just how massive it is 52:51 – Somewhere Over Laredo vs Somewhere Over The Rainbow and copyright splits 55:09 – Tucker Wetmore: Morgan/Riley clone, performance debate, and industry blame 59:12 – Zach Top's 90s throwback lane: can it really last? 1:02:27 – Why traditional acts must have truly great songs to survive 1:03:21 – Kane Brown's “Woman” and trying to stay country 1:08:20 – Why Ella Langley feels so believable and why her stool performance worked 1:09:34 – Dancers in country: necessary or cheesy? 1:11:09 – Grading the ACMs: starting at a 5 because of the Morgan snubs 1:12:34 – What the ACMs are signaling to fans by ignoring Morgan Wallen 1:13:58 – How the snubs actually pour jet fuel on Morgan's career 1:14:55 – The legitimacy problem when the biggest artists don't show up 1:16:46 – Speculating on why the industry still hasn't moved on from Morgan's incident 1:16:54 – New Male Artist: Tucker Wetmore; New Female Artist: Avery Anna 1:21:01 – “No cause for alarm” text actually is cause for alarm: contract story teaser 1:21:39 – Contract options and income surprises: more to come 1:22:29 – Small town hero: Officer Eli Rogers saves a family from an apartment fire 1:23:18 – Why stories like Eli's embody “Try That In A Small Town” 1:23:59 – Dipshit of the Week: broken-English call centers and customer service 1:31:32 – Why the ACMs feel like BS but we still care about songs, fans, and country music __________________________________________________________________________SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessBook a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comPeacemaker Coffee CompanyFounded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/_________________________________________________________________________Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.coSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli with Foundry UMC, May 3, 2026, the fifth Sunday of Easter. “We Know Who We Are”series. Texts: Isaiah 43:1-4; Romans 8:14–17; 31-39 A while back a friend reached out with a question. He had seen a pastor online passionately teaching about the transformative power of God's love. My friend asked simply, “How does God's love really change anything? Is focusing on God's love really the most important thing?” I was struck by the question—and have come back to it any number of times over the past weeks as, together with many of you, I've grappled with loss and grief…with worry about loved ones ill or injured…with the continued assault of this corrupt administration on civil rights and constitutional law, on black and brown law-abiding citizens, on refugees and asylum seekers, on the environment itself. What difference does the love of God make when so much feels painful and messed up? My friend asks a fair question. Because if we're honest, “God loves you” can sound thin in the face of the world as it actually is. But, as we begin this new series, “We Know Who We Are: A Counter-Testimony of Faith, United Methodism, and the Work of the Church,” I want to suggest that everything begins here. Before we talk about United Methodism. Before we talk about the work of the church. Before we talk about witness or justice or discipleship or mission. Everything begins with the love of God. And if we get this wrong, everything else eventually falls apart. Let's look at our texts for today to understand why. Isaiah 43 is found in the section of the book often called Second Isaiah—chapters 40-55—and the context is the Babylonian Exile. Walter Brueggemann points out that throughout this section, God's words of care and presence interrupt the despair of the people again and again. And that's what we receive in our text today. The people are displaced and grieving countless losses. They are a people living under the crushing weight of empire. Babylon has named them defeated, forgotten, insignificant, abandoned. But God counters with a wholly different word. A word of relationship, a word of covenant, saying, “I have called you by name. You are mine.” The text beautifully describes God's loving activity, moving from creation—“I created you”—to redemption—“I redeemed you”—to naming—“I have called you by name”—to accompaniment —“When you pass through the waters…” And notice what God does not say. God doesn't say, “You will never pass through deep waters.” God doesn't say, “You will never walk through fire.” God doesn't say, “Nothing hard will ever happen to you.” God says, “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” And then these astonishing words: “You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.” The Hebrew here is unusually intimate and tender. God loves God's people not because they are strong or successful. Not because they have earned restoration. But because God freely chooses covenant love. Because they are precious in God's sight…honored…loved. Babylon—and empires across the ages—measure worth through military dominance and status and wealth and appearance and productivity. And honestly, our world still does. We are constantly being told who we are: You are what you produce. You are what you achieve. You are your failures. You are your fears. You are your appearance. You are your politics. You are your usefulness…People carry those names around every day. And we call ourselves things we would likely never call anyone else: We tell ourselves we're Not enough. Too much. Failure. Weak. Unseen. Disposable. But into all of those voices comes the voice of God: “You are mine.” “You are precious.” “I love you.” This—this!—is where everything begins. It is the beginning of our freedom and the ground of our true identity. And if we can stay connected to it, it allows us to live in the furnace of this world without losing our soul. Without becoming consumed by fear. Without surrendering to hatred of self or others. Without forgetting our own humanity or the humanity of other people. This is at the heart of what we call sacred resistance. And sacred resistance begins in the heart of God. It is, in fact, God's consistent stance toward the world. Out of an overflowing love desiring to be shared, God creates the world and all that is. Out of love, God seeks relationship with humankind. Out of love, God provides everything we need to live in peace, joy, and wholeness. And when we, God's children, turn away and our love fails, God's love remains steadfast. God resists abandoning us. Think about that. God resists abandoning us. What a mess we the people have made and yet God resists abandoning us. We wander off. We get distracted. We cling to idols. We organize our lives around fear and power and scarcity. We wound one another. We betray one another. We fail to love. And over and over again, God refuses to check out. God chooses to stay with us. To keep calling us. To keep loving us. To keep drawing us back toward the image that is our birthright. God loves us with an everlasting, stubborn love. In this Easter season, we remember that the power of God's love is stronger than death. In our Baptism, we remember that God adopts us, that God's love enfolds us into the family of God—the Beloved Clan—without our having to understand or earn that amazing grace. Throughout our lives with God, we learn that God's love and mercy have the power to release us from the chains of guilt and despair. And our Wesleyan theology teaches us that as we open our hearts and lives to God's love, that love fills us and overflows from us as we participate in God's work of peace, justice, and mending in the world. Do you see? This divine love from our good God is the model and the fuel for our counter-testimony, our sacred resistance, in this beautiful, broken world. When you are able to stay connected to the love of God who holds you, calls you by name, forgives you, and empowers you to be your full authentic self, you will be better equipped to act in the world with sacred resistance. Because you will know first-hand what sacred resistance is really about. It's about love. Love that looks upon each person with a desire for their wellbeing. Love that looks upon human community with a desire for healing and peace with justice. Love that looks into all creation with a desire for mending and reverence. Love that is compassionate and merciful. Love that is stubborn and sacrificial. This is how God loves the world. This is how God loves you. This is how God created you to love. Everything flows from this love. Our courage flows from this love. Our resistance flows from this love. Our mercy flows from this love. Our hope flows from this love. It is our guardrail and our guide as we seek to counter the perversions of the Gospel so prevalent in our world today. Because if love is truly the first principle of the Christian life, then any version of Christianity rooted primarily in fear, cruelty, domination, exclusion, or the hunger for power has already lost its way. If our faith leads us to dehumanize people made in the image of God, something has gone terribly wrong. If our theology produces contempt more than compassion, suspicion more than mercy, condemnation more than healing, then we are no longer moving in the Spirit of Christ. The love of God revealed in Jesus consistently moves toward people—not away from them. Toward the wounded. Toward the vulnerable. Toward the outsider. Toward the sinner. Toward the suffering. That kind of love is not weak. It is the deepest power in the world. It is our strength and our comfort in the storms of life. It is our fuel as we live with freedom and power and the joy that comes with living in our truest identity. And there is nothing that will ever be able to separate us from this love. From ancient of days this is God's word to us: I am your God and you are my Beloved. And Paul asks the rhetorical question whose answer he already knows: “Who will separate us from the love of Christ?” And then comes this breathtaking proclamation: “I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ. What difference does God's love make? Every difference in the world. So this week, I invite you to start at the beginning and practice remembering who you are. When your inner voice starts trash-talking you, interrupt that old story with these true words: “I am God's beloved.” Or pray this breath prayer: Breathing in I know I am loved… Breathing out, I am loved… I know I am held… I am held… I know I am protected… I am safe… God says: “You are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.” And nothing in all creation can separate you from that love. And that, beloveds, makes all the difference. Amen.

If you don't recognize this pattern, you'll fall for it. In the book of Esther, a man named Haman used a specific strategy to turn an entire empire against the Jewish people. What's shocking is… that same structure is still being used today. Different. Disloyal. Dangerous. Disposable. This isn't random. It's not political. It's spiritual.The Bible makes something very clear in Ephesians 6:12. Our struggle isn't just with people. There are deeper forces at work, shaping narratives and influencing how groups of people are perceived. When you don't look at it through that lens, everything can feel disconnected. But when you step back, the consistency becomes hard to deny.———————————————————————————————————————————

8. Hezbollah's Inseparable Link to the Iranian Regime. David Daoud explains that Hezbollah is an essential extension of Iran's regional power, not a disposable proxy. Iran will likely fight to preserve the group, as Hezbollah's survival is critical to its revolutionary goals.1979 TEHRAN

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: David Daoud explains that Hezbollah is an integral extension of the Iranian regime, not a disposable proxy. Abandoning them would signify Iran ending its regional dominance quest and fundamentally altering its core ideological foreign policy. (1)1881 Beirut Castle

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For how much we all travel, someone is bound to get sick on a trip. In this episode of Kelsey Unpacked, I'm sharing my top tips for navigating travel when sickness strikes - from what meds I actually pack, to how I mentally prepare when things don't go according to plan.I'm also sharing a personal health update from our family about our recent journey to get to the bottom of my teenage daughter's dizzy spells, near-fainting episodes, nausea, and low energy. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode:- Disposable and portable nausea bags: https://amzlink.to/az0AOADHNTAay- POTS: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome- LMNT electrolytes: https://drinklmnt.com/

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comNever mind the dodgy mortgages, oil spiking to $150/barrel in July, 2008, just before the panic set in, was as big a cause of the Global Financial Crisis.The price rise was like a sudden, unexpected liquidity drain on the economy. The US economy is built on oil. Costs suddenly rose across every supply chain. Disposable income was sucked out of households. Corporate margins got squeezed and inflation expectations rose effectively tightening financial conditions, just as the system needed liquidity. Funding costs then rose and collateral quality deteriorated. In a system already stretched with cheap credit and thin margins, highly leveraged institutions and ordinary borrowers were simultaneously pushed over the edge. The structure was fragile and it only worked in a low energy, low rate world. Subprime may have been the trigger, but the energy shock had already destabilised the foundations.The oil price tightened financial conditions before central banks didThis is not a one-offAs Charlie Morris points out in his piece What Happened in 1974, there have been three major oil shocks - in 1973/4, 1980 and 2008.In 1973 the US was dependent on Arab nations for most of its oil, and shortly after the Egypt-Syria alliance suddenly declared war on Israel, oil-producing Arab nations imposed an embargo on any nation that supported Israel. “You can support Israel or have cheap oil, but you can't have both,” the Saudi Arabian king had said on US TV.The oil price went from $3.50 to $10. It would eventually peak at $39.50 in 1980.I was only a little boy in the 1970s but we lived in South Kensington and I remember how many Arabs suddenly moved to the area, many of them with a great deal of money. My step-father ran a business in Belgravia selling modern Italian furniture and his clientele changed almost overnight. Hundreds of billions of dollars, previously in Western bank accounts, now made their way to the Gulf in a transfer of wealth like no other. Next came the Rolls Royces, the racehorses, the Harrods shopping sprees (indeed Harrods itself), the mansions, the public school educations, the City petro-dollar recycling trade and yes the over-priced, glitzy, Valentino furniture. London would never be the same.And what impact did those years have on bond and equity markets more generally? The 1970s were horrible, unless you were long commodities. The low reached in 1982 was so extreme that it marked one of the greatest long-term buying opportunities ever known, perhaps the greatest. While 2008 had its own consequences, not least the end of the City as a leading player in the global financial system (thanks to the regulation which followed), followed by the general decline of London.Each of these episodes follows a similar pattern: an energy shock tightens conditions, exposes leverage and forces a reset.It might not feel that way today with oil at $100, but we are still a long way from the extremes of 1974, 1980 or 2008. A lot of commentary is saying the investment world is too complacent and has not factored in what is coming.What is 2008's $150 oil in today's money?I'm not going to give you the CPI numbers because I consider CPI a bogus measure. Using money supply instead (M2), the equivalents look like this* 1974: $10 oil ≈ $120-150* 1980: $40 oil ≈ $360-440* 2008: $150 oil ≈ $375-450In the context of those extremes $100 oil does not look unreasonableThe sub-$60 prices with which we began this year now look extraordinarily cheap. I don't think we are going back to them any time soon.I'm also not saying we are going to those comparable numbers above. I merely show them for context.In terms of where we are going, I think Charlie has it right when he says, “We should assume that $100 oil implies a slowdown, $150 a recession, and $200 a depression”.$200 is not impossible if this was carries on.What to do?Let's take a quick look at how to position ourselves, and at what's in store for gold, silver, miners and the equities markets.It was the right call to move into energy at the beginning of the year, I'm pleased to say. With such quick profits the temptation is to sell. I'm maintaining my positions.The US, especially after the Venezuala episode, is self-sufficient in hydrocarbons. Europe is not. Whose oil and gas will it be buying now that Gulf supplies are in doubt, and Russian supply is off-limits?Meanwhile, high energy prices make shale extraction profitable again.North American oil and gas comes out of this strong.

NanoClaw is a new agent inspired by OpenClaw, but without the massive security risks you get with OpenClaw. Essentially, it's a safer OpenClaw.What if you could run a powerful AI agent on your own machine: one that can browse, automate tasks, connect to apps, and even manage your workflow ... but without the massive security risks?That's the idea behind NanoClaw, a lightweight alternative to OpenClaw created by developer Gavriel Cohen. In just a few weeks, the project exploded on GitHub, attracting thousands of stars and a growing community of developers building their own AI agents.In this episode of TechFirst, we explore:• Why OpenClaw raised serious security concerns• How NanoClaw isolates agents in containers• Why a 3,000-line codebase is safer than 500,000 lines• The rise of AI agents that can actually do work• Why entire software categories may soon be replaced by prompts• The future of AI-native workflows and “disposable software”Gavriel also shares how his team uses AI agents in WhatsApp to run their sales pipeline automatically—and how developers are customizing NanoClaw with new capabilities like voice, images, and automation.If you're interested in AI agents, autonomous workflows, vibe coding, and the future of software, this conversation is packed with insights.⸻GuestGavriel CohenFounder, QuibbitNanoClaw Creatorhttps://github.com/qwibitai/nanoclaw⸻If you enjoy conversations about AI, startups, and the future of technology, subscribe for more episodes:https://techfirst.substack.com⸻00:00 Intro: A safe OpenClaw for TechFirst01:22 Gavriel Cohen introduces NanoClaw03:25 Why OpenClaw feels unsafe03:55 Half a million lines of code vs. 3,00006:03 Dependency sprawl and supply-chain risk07:00 Why every agent needs its own container09:30 What NanoClaw can actually do10:16 Letting NanoClaw customize itself12:56 How NanoClaw recreates OpenClaw with far less code13:21 Memory, Claude Code, and agents.md15:34 Running NanoClaw on a laptop, server, or VPS16:22 What Gavriel learned from vibe coding19:50 The OpenClaw phase shift: everything changed21:16 From ChatGPT to real agents that do work23:15 Why AI-native workflows beat traditional SaaS24:46 Replacing CRM workflows with markdown and WhatsApp25:54 Product categories becoming prompts26:36 The key innovation: agents leaving the box28:45 Agent swarms and one-person companies29:22 Tokens, cost, and AI inequality30:30 Building secure, customizable software32:25 Self-modifying software and shared customizations33:44 Disposable software and infinite composability35:00 Outro

Disposable cameras. Film development. Binder cover photo collages. Apparently… all of this now sounds like ancient history to our kids.In this quick episode, I talk about introducing a group of teens to a disposable camera — and watching their minds completely implode when I explained that we used to develop film and slide the photos into the front of our binders.A quick, funny throwback to 90s and early-2000s teen culture, disposable cameras, and the parenting moment where you realize your childhood now sounds like something from a movie.Follow the podcast and come share your own disposable camera memories with me on Instagram.

Sarah Posner sits down with New York Magazine senior writer Sarah Jones to unpack the accelerating assault on transgender rights in Kansas and beyond. They trace how a new Kansas law retroactively invalidating updated gender markers on driver's licenses fits into a broader, decades-long Christian right strategy—one that cloaks theological convictions in the language of “common sense” and “biology.” From spiritual warfare rhetoric in statehouses to Supreme Court signals about religious motivation, Posner and Jones explore how anti-trans legislation operates as both a wedge issue and a cornerstone of a hierarchical gender ideology rooted in patriarchy, biblical literalism, and political calculation. They connect these state-level efforts to federal actions under Trump—from executive orders to agency guidance on bathroom bans—and examine how figures like Pete Hegseth and his mentor Doug Wilson frame masculinity, authority, and power. The conversation widens to consider how anti-trans politics intersects with abortion criminalization, punitive theology, and the rise of pronatalism across MAGA and NatCon spaces. They analyze the confirmation hearing of Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, whose blend of anti–birth control rhetoric, “sacred fertility” language, and pseudoscientific wellness ideology has sparked backlash—even from Christian right influencers like Erick Erickson, who denounced her as dabbling in witchcraft. Posner and Jones probe the uneasy coalition between evangelical patriarchy and MAHA-style new age conspiracism, asking whether this radicalized right-wing alignment can outlast Trump—or simply mutate into something more extreme. The episode closes with Posner's Anti-Doom segment, highlighting federal judges—some Trump-appointed—who are forcefully pushing back against unlawful immigration enforcement, reminding listeners that the constitutional order still has defenders. Sarah Jones is an award-winning senior writer for New York Magazine, where she covers religion and national politics. She serves on the editorial board of Dissent Magazine, and was previously a staff writer for The New Republic. Her first book, Disposable: America's Contempt for the Underclass, is available now from Avid Reader Press. She is based in Brooklyn.  Disposable by Sarah Jones: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Disposable/Sarah-Jones/9781982197438 Creator: Sarah Posner: https://www.sarahposner.com/ Producer and Engineer: Dr. Ger FitzGerald Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi Production Assistance: Kari Onishi Generous funding provided by the Henry Luce Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be “disposable” for the Lord is a difficult idea in a world that urges us to build our own platforms, protect our reputations, and preserve our comfort. Yet Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4:6 paint a different picture: “I am already being poured out like a drink offering.” His life was not guarded for personal gain—it was surrendered for God’s purposes. Being poured out means living open-handedly. It means recognizing that our achievements, dreams, ministries, relationships, and even our suffering ultimately belong to God. What He gives, He can redirect. What He builds, He can reshape. What He allows, He can use. Paul’s life did not revolve around personal comfort or recognition. He endured hardship, imprisonment, and rejection, yet remained focused on Christ’s Kingdom rather than his own. His confidence was not in earthly success but in finishing the race faithfully. This kind of surrender challenges us to ask hard questions. Are we building our own kingdoms, or Christ’s? When others interact with us, do they see our ambition—or His grace? Are we willing to release not only our accomplishments but also our expectations? Jesus reminds us in Matthew 10:39 that losing our life for His sake is the path to truly finding it. The paradox of the Christian life is that surrender brings freedom. When we loosen our grip, we discover deeper trust. When we release control, we gain eternal perspective. To be disposable for the Lord is not to be worthless—it is to be fully available. It is to live in such a way that Christ is magnified above all else. Main Takeaways Being “poured out” means living with open hands before God. Our achievements and opportunities ultimately belong to Him. Paul’s example shows a life centered on Christ, not comfort. Surrender applies to every area—success, relationships, health, and recognition. True fulfillment is found in finishing the race faithfully. Today’s Bible Verse "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near.” 2 Timothy 4:6 NKJV Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Help me to live open-handedly, making much of You instead of myself.” Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below. Continue growing in faith and encouragement: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotionals Crosswalk.com – Daily prayers, articles, and Bible study resources This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

On this episode of Vitality Radio, Jared takes a closer look at the cholesterol conversation and the widespread use of statin medications through a functional health lens. Rather than relying on fear or headlines, he explores how cholesterol numbers are interpreted, the difference between risk markers and root causes, and why metabolic health, inflammation, and lifestyle factors may play a larger role in long-term heart wellness. Jared also explains concepts like absolute risk, number needed to treat (NNT), and why informed decision-making matters when evaluating any health strategy. This episode encourages listeners to ask better questions, seek clarity, and consider a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular health that includes nutrition, movement, and targeted supplementation. As always, this discussion is educational and designed to empower you with information so you can make the best decisions for your personal health journey.Products:N.O. Cardio BoostVital 5 Omega-3 + AntioxidantsNatural Factors Rx Omega-3Natural Factors BerberineSolaray BerberineVital 5 Magnesium BisglycinateAdditional Information:#563: Bad Medicine: Why Your Gallbladder Isn't Disposable & How to Thrive With or Without It #332: Cholesterol Controversy - Jared's Interview on Inside The Aisle with Niki WolfeDr. Aseem MalhotraDr. Uffe RavnskovDr. Zoë HarcombeDr. Malcolm KendrickDr. David DiamondVisit the podcast website here: VitalityRadio.comYou can follow @vitalitynutritionbountiful and @vitalityradio on Instagram, or Vitality Radio and Vitality Nutrition on Facebook. Join us also in the Vitality Radio Podcast Listener Community on Facebook. Shop the products that Jared mentions at vitalitynutrition.com. Let us know your thoughts about this episode using the hashtag #vitalityradio and please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!Just a reminder that this podcast is for educational purposes only. The FDA has not evaluated the podcast. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The advice given is not intended to replace the advice of your medical professional.

Leo Laporte and Paris Martineau go head-to-head over whether today's AI breakthroughs are truly unprecedented or history repeating itself. Hear what happens when the show's hosts use cutting-edge tools to challenge each other's optimism, skepticism, and predictions for the future of work. Something Big Is Happening Building a C compiler with a team of parallel Claudes Amazon's $8 billion Anthropic investment balloons to $61 billion Google is going for the jugular — by doubling capex and outspending the rest of Big Tech Google's Gemini app has surpassed 750M monthly active users OpenAI's Meta makeover ChatGPT's deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports Alexa+, Amazon's AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S. Amazon Plans To Use AI To Speed Up TV and Film Production AI didn't kill customer support. It's rebuilding it Worried about AI taking jobs? Ex-Microsoft exec tells parents what kind of education matters most for their kids. A new bill in New York would require disclaimers on AI-generated news content AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web Traffic Crypto.com places $70M bet on AI.com domain ahead of Super Bowl Frontier AI agents violate ethical constraints 30–50% of time, pressured by KPIs How To Think About AI: Is It The Tool, Or Are You? LEO! Reliability of LLMs as medical assistants for the general public: a randomized preregistered study HBR: AI Doesn't Reduce Work—It Intensifies It As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis Medicare's new pilot program taps AI to review claims. Here's why it's risky Section 230 Turns 30; Both Parties Want It Gone—For Contradictory Reasons Meet Gizmo: A TikTok for interactive, vibe-coded mini apps The Evolution of Bengt Betjänt Uber Eats adds AI assistant to help with grocery shopping Is having AI ghostwrite your Valentine's Day messages a good idea? As Saudi Arabia's 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They're Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial 'Man down:' Watch Amazon delivery drone crash in North Texas Understanding Neural Network, Visually Leo's AI Journey The TIMELINE TWiT x 2 in Super Bowl commercials Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: preview.modulate.ai Melissa.com/twit spaceship.com/twit

The guys are asked the question to which most enthusiasts try to answer when buying their next fun car: Where is the soul of a car? They debate for Marc O. In KY, who is reluctant to drive his current fun car because it's a special edition. Then, Jared in CO is a dad with a long commute, but his kids love watching him shift gears - should he get two cars? Social media questions ask if the guys got new cameras, are they sad about Sundance Film Festival departing Park City, and are your car tastes allowed to change over the years? Audio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms. Look for us on Tuesdays if you'd like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again! 00:00 - Intro 00:01 - Thoughts On The Prelude 04:15 - Freedom 250: The Grand Prix Of Washington, D.C. 08:32 - Topic Tuesday: Where Is The Soul Of A Car? 45:30 - EDD + HOD Events 2026 48:31 - Car Debate #1: When Is A Car Disposable? 1:08:15 - Car Debate #2: For This Time In Your Life 1:24:08 - Audience Questions On Social Media Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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He couldn't read or write until age 20. Now, Child X author Jamie Mustard is exposing how Scientology's Sea Organization warehouses children like livestock.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1270What We Discuss with Jamie Mustard:Children in Scientology's Sea Organization, where Jamie was raised, were treated as "livestock" — penned in squalid dormitories, denied education, and cared for by untrained adults deemed too unstable for public-facing roles. Jamie didn't attend school until age 20 and could barely write at that point.The psychological conditioning began at age five, when Jamie signed his first "billion year contract" while still believing in Santa Claus. Children were taught that emotion was weakness — labeled "human emotion and reaction" — and punished or stigmatized if they got sick or hurt.Jamie was present during the largest FBI raid in U.S. history (Operation Snow White), yet agents never investigated the children's living conditions. Scientology strategically moved kids between rooms during the raid, hiding evidence of what Jamie calls "animalization."The organization weaponizes family bonds through "disconnection" — if you leave or question the doctrine, you lose everyone you've ever known. Jamie's own mother, still in Scientology, has been turned against him as part of ongoing psychological operations.Despite being functionally illiterate at 19, Jamie escaped and rebuilt his life from scratch — earning admission to the London School of Economics and eventually authoring six books. His story proves that no amount of early deprivation can permanently define your trajectory.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Northwest Registered Agent: Get more at northwestregisteredagent.com/jordanCape: 33% off for six months: cape.co/jordanharbinger, code Jordan33Boll & Branch: 15% off first set of sheets: bollandbranch.com, code JORDANBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanHomes.com: Find your home: homes.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.