Podcasts about Distrust

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This one is Claude Sonnet 5 - did a decent job. Got Gemini to do it at the same time and it was SHIT. --------------------------Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack open with an air-conditioner instalation story that would give any WHS officer a heart attack, before diving into the immigration debate consuming the Western world, Albo's cringeworthy podcast melon gag and the diplomatic fallout with Japan, Angus Taylor's Twitter misfire, a grim Newspoll for Labor, the conviction of former Bishop Christopher Saunders, the unravelling Mahmoud Fazal/Four Corners scandal, an AI Royal Commission, Israel's rejection of the Gaza peace plan, Ukraine's drone edge, a spot of Marxism 101, and a bumper sports wrap covering the Ashes build-up, Geelong's concussion waiver scandal and the NRL's new PNG and Perth franchises.00:00:26 — Cold open: Hong Kong air-con drama. Hong Kong Jack recounts tradesmen scaling the building exterior, tying off to a sewer pipe and rigging a platform in under an hour — a workplace safety non-starter back home.00:01:20 — Immigration policy in limbo. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke pulls his National Press Club address after Cabinet gets cold feet on migration numbers; One Nation capitalises on the vacuum.00:02:17 — Paul Kelly on the West's immigration reckoning. The hosts unpack Kelly's column on multiculturalism's failures in Europe versus its comparative success in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US, and why a clear pathway to national identity matters.00:04:23 — The politician/public disconnect. A Financial Times study (John Burn-Murdoch) showing big gaps between public and political opinion on migrant assimilation across Britain, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.00:06:10 — Is the far right the cause or the symptom? A robust back-and-forth on whether One Nation, AfD, Reform UK and Le Pen's party are driving the backlash or simply capitalising on governments that lost control of migration systems.00:08:50 — Albo's podcast melon gag fallout. The PM's crass "melons" line about the Japanese Prime Minister on a comedy podcast draws a diplomatic complaint from Tokyo and calls for an apology he still hasn't given.00:10:39 — Why politicians chase the "youth" podcast circuit. Discussion of Albo's ties to Sandilands-style FM radio and whether the audience numbers justify the reputational risk.00:12:32 — Latika Bourke's double standard question. Would a corporate CEO survive the same scrutiny as a Prime Minister? The Jacks disagree on how novel the standard really is.00:14:14 — Angus Taylor's Twitter misfire. A dissected, over-written tweet accusing the "socialist" Albanese government lands badly — "people might think they're bumbling fools, but they don't think they're socialist."00:15:53 — Angus Taylor and the ICAC donation question. A circular exchange over an unresolved email regarding a potential donation tied to a group under ICAC scrutiny.00:17:52 — Coalition social media strategy. Jane Hume's five-a-day Instagram habit and whether the Coalition's messaging is landing with anyone at this point in the electoral cycle.00:18:52 — Productivity and work-from-home. Westpac CEO Anthony Miller warns rates could stay elevated into 2028 without a productivity fix; Victoria shelves its work-from-home legislation ahead of the planned 1 September start.00:21:36 — Red tape and the housing/business regulation debate. Building approval bottlenecks, the Coalition's building-standards rollback proposal, and why company/tax reporting (not ABN registration) is the real handicap for small business.00:24:14 — Newspoll: Labor's primary vote "plunges." Labor down to 29 percent (from 31), described by the Jacks as more "meandering" than plunging — with a look at how far off Labor is from its 34.5 percent election benchmark.00:25:31 — Kos Samaras/RedBridge on the new voter blocs. A breakdown of Labor's inner-city, under-45, migrant-heavy base; One Nation's mortgage-stressed, outer-suburban trades vote; and the Coalition's shrinking, wealthy, over-55 remnant — plus where the Jacks think the analysis oversimplifies.00:28:42 — How the Coalition lost its heartland. Reflections on 19 years of Coalition government since Howard, the failure to read demographic warning signs, and the loss of both the "asset rich" and "asset poor" ends of its old coalition.00:31:49 — Content warning: child sexual abuse. Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders, 76, found guilty of one count of sexual penetration and multiple indecent assault charges against a young Indigenous man; sentencing yet to be scheduled.00:32:50 — Saunders' pattern of behaviour. Allegations of financial mismanagement, smuggling alcohol into dry Indigenous communities, a 2019 police raid uncovering exploitation material, and a Vatican finding he likely abused Indigenous youth.00:34:59 — The Bishop Ronald Mulkearns parallel. The Ballarat bishop's Royal Commission appearance and mysterious final holiday hosted by Saunders in Broome shortly before his death.00:37:06 — The Four Corners/Mahmoud Fazal scandal. Fazal's background as a self-described former Mongols bike gang sergeant-at-arms turned journalist; his Cocaine Nation and Meth Highway reports pulled from air, along with a Background Briefing program.00:38:33 — Media Watch's verdict. Linton Besser's assessment that Fazal was "embellishing his journalism," and how ABC's editorial oversight failed across two flagship programs.00:39:39 — The Jordan Shanks (Friendly Jordies) threat allegations. Fazal's alleged role relaying threats from the Alameddine crime family after Shanks' house was firebombed twice; Fazal disputes the death-threat characterisation.00:41:36 — Where journalism crosses into participation. Jack the Insider's personal rule against interviewing active criminals, and a wider discussion of when reporters become "players" rather than observers — including a detour to the "Poison Dwarf," Clayton Milne.00:46:20 — A 2006 ice epidemic documentary as the gold standard. A comparison piece where public health officials and police saw the crystal meth wave coming years before government — done properly, without masked, unverifiable sources.00:48:21 — South Australia's $3 million AI Royal Commission. Premier Peter Malinauskas announces the inquiry; the Jacks are sceptical it will produce much, suspecting it's more about attracting AI investment.00:49:27 — The AI investment bubble risk. Massive capital flowing into Anthropic, Meta and Google versus cheaper, competitive Chinese models — and what that imbalance could mean for the S&P 500's AI-heavy weighting.00:51:00 — Israel rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan. Distrust that Hamas will disarm, and why the stakes feel existential rather than abstract for Israelis.00:52:32 — Israel's 27 October election. Netanyahu's fragile coalition, Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Smotrich's collapsing poll numbers, and the growing backlash over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from IDF service.00:57:09 — Ukraine: Starlink access and drone warfare. Elon Musk restricting Ukrainian Starlink use against Russia, a declined meeting with Trump, and Ukraine's drone successes — including a joint exercise with US forces in Germany.01:00:29 — Reports of distress aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Unconfirmed accounts of sailors going overboard after roughly ten months of continuous deployment.01:01:52 — Stephen Kotkin on Marxism's enduring appeal. Why intellectuals keep returning to Marxist ideas despite the historical body count — and a tangent on campus recruitment, ASIO and the "special role" intellectuals imagine for themselves.01:05:15 — Iran, Cambodia and the fate of the intellectual class. Historical examples of revolutions turning on the intelligentsia that helped bring them about.01:06:06 — Sport check: the Ashes build-up begins. Australia's shaky start against Bangladesh, Steve Smith's lucky reprieve, and questions over Alex Carey's batting position and the middle order.01:08:24 — Selection headaches: Labuschagne and Nathan Lyon. Marnus Labuschagne's technical struggles and whether Lyon plays out the year, with the World Test Championship and next year's Ashes on the horizon.01:11:03 — Geelong's concussion contract waiver scandal. A player reportedly signing away his right to sue over concussion management; questions over why the club didn't submit the waiver to the AFL or AFLPA, and calls for points deductions rather than fines.01:16:04 — Jake Kelly's likely retirement and player consent. Whether it matters who initiated the waiver, and why players will "sign anything" to keep playing despite long-term brain injury risks.01:18:30 — NRL expansion: PNG Chiefs and Perth Bears. Tax-free salaries giving PNG Chiefs an effective cap advantage, players relocating to a purpose-built village in Port Moresby, and Perth's 2027 entry into the competition.01:22:36 — Poaching rugby fans, AFL's expansion and wildcard finals. The Perth Bears' leadership, Tasmania Devils' draft concessions, Nigel Lappin's coaching move, and early impressions of the AFL's new wildcard finals round.

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Gregory Copley evaluates the new "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, which aims to counter Iranian influence despite mutual distrust among the members. The discussion also explores the massive transformation of global trade routes, including China's "Ice Silk Road" through the Arctic and Russia's International North-South Transport Corridor. Copley notes that these routes aim to bypass vulnerable maritime choke points like the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, he provides a report on King Charles III's summer activities and public engagements in Scotland. (5)

I HAVE NO MOORING FOR YOUR WOUNDS TO LATCH ONTO Perhaps one of love's greatest tests arrives when your pain reaches for me and discovers that I will not become who your pain remembers. Human wounds rarely remain private. They enter relationships carrying expectations shaped by earlier experience. Abandonment may anticipate pursuit. Distrust may provoke interrogation. Fear may seek control. Shame may invite rescue. None of this means every wounded person behaves identically, nor that another person causes the wound. The deeper question concerns what happens between two people when an old expectation reaches outward and finds no cooperating response. Here lies the possibility of a different intimacy. I can care about your fear without obeying it. I can hear your accusation without manufacturing a defense merely because you expected one. Your distance can hurt without forcing me to chase you. Your anger can register in my body without becoming the author of my behavior. Compassion does not require psychological conscription.

Biotech is living through a paradox: the science has rarely looked more powerful, while the institutions behind it have rarely seemed less trusted. The sector that helped accelerate vaccines, advance cancer treatment, and open new frontiers in brain disease is now facing public skepticism, political pressure on science, and rising competition from countries that see biotech as a strategic national asset. That frustration is being sharpened by affordability concerns, with recent polling finding that nearly six in ten U.S. adults worry about paying for prescription drugs. For an industry built around lifesaving innovation, the challenge is no longer just discovering what comes next; it is proving to the public that those breakthroughs are being developed in patients' best interests.So, how can biotech and pharma restore public trust while continuing to deliver the breakthroughs patients are waiting for?On I Don't Care, host Dr. Kevin Stevenson speaks with Dr. Jeremy Levin, Chairperson of Ovid Therapeutics and author of Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust. Their conversation explores why the public has lost trust in pharma, how pharmacy benefit managers and rebate structures complicate drug pricing, why biotech should be treated as a strategic national asset, and what the industry must do to reconnect with patients.Top insights from the talk…Trust is biotech's central challenge. Dr. Levin argues that the industry's biggest mistake has been losing sight of its covenant with patients. While biotech has delivered transformative medicines, he says the public often sees the industry as profiting from illness rather than partnering in care.Drug pricing is more complex than the sticker price. Dr. Levin points to pharmacy benefit managers, insurers, rebates, and opaque intermediary structures as major drivers of patient frustration, arguing that patients often blame drug companies without seeing how money moves through the system.American biotech faces a strategic test. Dr. Levin warns that if the United States does not protect scientific institutions, support the FDA, and recognize biotech as a national priority, innovation and investment may move elsewhere, including China.Dr. Jeremy Levin is a physician-scientist and biotechnology executive with deep experience leading life sciences companies, boards, strategy, alliances, and business development. He is Chairperson of both Ovid Therapeutics and Opthea, and he previously founded and led Ovid as Chairperson and CEO. He is also Chairman Emeritus of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, where he helped guide industry leadership across biotechnology policy, innovation, and patient-focused drug development. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Novartis.

Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson are back in the Hendrickson Library for a wide-ranging episode — and opposition to the constitutional amendment is starting to emerge, which means it's time to sharpen the arguments.Chris leads with the amendment, because voices on the left are now claiming that protecting income taxes from a simple majority vote will somehow cause other taxes to go up. Chris and John take that argument apart piece by piece, drawing on Iowa's own recent history to show why the premise doesn't hold. The real lesson: every time someone argues Iowa will inevitably need to raise more revenue, they're making the case for why this protection needs to be in the Constitution.From there, the conversation turns to local government and the ongoing fallout from the property tax reform law. The city of Dubuque's complaint about a $200 million drop in taxable value gets a close reading. Bond elections are on the horizon in Johnson County and Urbandale, both for law enforcement facilities.The episode closes with a look at the Sand-Muhlbauer ticket's "local control" messaging tour and what it actually means: they want local governments to be able to keep raising property taxes.0:00 Welcome & headset chaos1:57 Trivia4:34 Amendment one: opposition is emerging6:00 The "other taxes will go up" argument9:48 Distrust of government13:41 Dubuque and the property tax bill backlash15:10 The inflation argument18:57 Bond elections24:28 Sand-Muhlbauer "local control" tour29:43 John's immigration debate with Vance Ginn30:58 John's Herbert Hoover Library visit & sign off

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Tsvetta Kaleynska says consumers have been stressed for the last year and a half despite what economic data suggests. She outlines her firm's data that points to the Fed and current political set-up as what consumer blame for inflation. It's not just inflation — Tsvetta also says the jobs front is also top of mind for Americans. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Few things reveal the strength of a couple's unity quite like money. Financial decisions touch nearly every part of married life—from daily spending and long-term planning to generosity, security, and the future. But money does not have to remain a source of tension. When couples approach their finances with transparency, shared purpose, and a biblical understanding of stewardship, money can become a tool that strengthens their marriage and supports what God has called them to do together. Dr. Art Rainer, founder of Christian Money Solutions and the Institute for Christian Financial Health, as well as the author of The Rich Couple: 30 Days of Following God's Design for a Financially Healthy Marriage, joins the show today to share that a “rich couple” has little to do with the size of a bank account. Instead, it means becoming rich in contentment, purpose, unity, and generosity. Redefining What It Means to Be Rich Our culture often defines a rich couple as one with a high income, an impressive home, or a large investment portfolio. But financial wealth can disappear, and continually chasing more often produces comparison rather than contentment. A truly rich couple recognizes that everything they have belongs to God. They understand that they are stewards—not owners—of the resources He has entrusted to them. That conviction changes the purpose of money. Instead of asking only, “How can we accumulate more?” couples can begin asking: How can we faithfully manage what God has provided? How can our finances reflect our shared values? How can we use what we have to serve others? What does contentment look like in this season? When contentment is rooted in Christ and financial decisions are guided by God's purposes, couples can experience a kind of richness that circumstances cannot easily take away. Moving From “Mine” and “Yours” to “Ours” Genesis 2:24 describes marriage as two people becoming one flesh. That oneness includes more than physical or emotional intimacy. It also shapes how couples view their possessions, income, debt, goals, and generosity. Marriage is a covenant, not merely a contract. Rather than guarding separate financial territories, a husband and wife can learn to approach money as teammates. Practically, this requires complete financial transparency. Both spouses should understand what the household earns, owes, owns, spends, saves, and gives. For many couples, this may involve shared accounts and passwords. For others, the account structure may differ, but openness and mutual accountability should remain nonnegotiable. Even language can reinforce unity. Saying “our income,” “our debt,” and “our generosity” reminds both spouses that they are working toward a shared future. A brief monthly financial meeting can also help. Couples can review their progress, discuss upcoming expenses, and make important decisions together. Establishing a spending threshold—an amount neither spouse spends without first consulting the other—can reduce surprises and build trust. Unity rarely happens accidentally. It grows through intentional habits. Remember That Marriage Is a Team Sport Your spouse should be your closest financial teammate. That does not mean you will always agree. Different personalities, experiences, and priorities will inevitably create tension. The goal is not to eliminate every disagreement but to remain committed to reaching decisions together. Couples should be able to discuss differences honestly in private while presenting a united front to outside voices. Advice from parents, friends, or children may be well-intentioned, but those voices should not undermine the marriage. A healthy response to an outside suggestion might simply be, “Thank you. We'll discuss it together and let you know.” That protects the couple's unity and reassures each spouse that decisions will not be reversed or weakened by someone else's opinion. Share Your Money Stories Many financial disagreements are not really about the transaction in front of you. They are rooted in earlier experiences. Perhaps one spouse grew up in a home where money was scarce and now feels anxious without a substantial emergency fund. The other may have grown up in a financially comfortable home and feel little concern about spending. One may naturally save, while the other prefers to spend, invest, or avoid financial decisions altogether. Sharing these stories can replace frustration with empathy. Instead of asking, “Why are you like this?” a spouse may begin to say, “Now I understand why this decision feels so important to you.” Consider asking each other: What is your earliest memory involving money? Discuss how that experience may still influence your attitudes toward spending, debt, saving, generosity, or risk. Listen without interrupting or trying to correct one another. Understanding your spouse's story does not mean every financial habit should remain unchanged. It does, however, create a more compassionate starting point for change. Address the Four Financial Dividers Four common problems can weaken financial unity in marriage: poor communication, selfishness, distrust, and unrealistic expectations. Poor communication can be addressed through regular conversations. Even a weekly 10-minute check-in can prevent small concerns from becoming major conflicts. Selfishness begins to fade when couples stop thinking primarily in terms of “my money” and start celebrating each other's progress. Distrust must be confronted with honesty. Hidden purchases, secret accounts, concealed debt, or missing information will erode intimacy. Financial transparency brings those issues into the light. Unrealistic expectations can be replaced with a shared plan. A realistic budget will not allow every desire to happen immediately, but it can help couples prioritize what matters most. Talk early, tell the truth, and pray often. Start With Your Hearts, Not the Budget When a marriage feels financially divided, opening a spreadsheet may not be the best first step. Begin with prayer. Ask God to help you become one, grow in contentment, understand each other, and steward His resources faithfully. Then spend a few minutes sharing your experiences and concerns without interrupting or judging one another. Finally, choose one small act of unity. You might schedule your first weekly money conversation, disclose an overlooked expense, agree on a giving goal, or deposit a small amount into a joint savings fund. One step will not resolve every financial disagreement. But small acts of faithfulness can create lasting momentum. A rich marriage is not defined by how much a couple possesses. It is marked by two people learning to trust God, care for one another, and manage His resources with unity and purpose. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm retired and have a small IRA and some savings at Schwab. I also expect to inherit assets from an older family member. Since I won't need my IRA for living expenses, is there any advantage to keeping it? I'm struggling with $8,900 in credit card debt at a 23.49% APR and can't afford to pay it off right now. I've contacted my credit card company about hardship options and have looked into consolidation and personal loans, but I'm unsure what's best. Given my situation, what's the wisest way to tackle this debt? 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Delhi witnessed protests led by the CJP or Cockroach Janta Party. Protesters clashed with Delhi police, while marching to the Parliament. And, Police resorted to lathicharge, tear gas. Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his hunger strike. #CutTheClutter looks at the root of these protests — Successive NEET paper leaks, unemployment and distrust in education system. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what fuelled these protests in Delhi, and implications of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj joins in to explain what probe into NEET 2026 paper leak has revealed.

Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, talks to Bradley Akubuiro, Partner & Corporate Communications Lead at Bully Pulpit International, about key insights from his book Faster. Messier. Tougher.: Crisis Communication Strategies in an Era of Populism, AI, and Distrust. Bradley explains how leaders can identify key vulnerabilities and decide when to respond to emerging crises. The conversation also highlights how to strengthen trust in a fast-moving environment.Get a copy of the book: https://bradleyakubuiro.com/book/D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry's first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Over the last five years the firm has scheduled and produced more than 5,000 media segments annually, further establishing itself as a category leader. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, food and beverage, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, non-profits, and associations. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2026, the company has won more than 125 industry awards.

Hosts Donald Jeffries, Billy Ray Valentine, and Tony Arterburn discuss Lindsey Graham's death and legacy, the growing distrust around U.S. elections, concerns over voting technology versus paper ballots, and the political implications of Trump's rhetoric on election integrity. The episode also touches on media influence, foreign interference claims, and frustrations with the two-party system, urging listeners to consider reforms and to seek the truth amid competing narratives.

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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On the Business of Biotech this week, industry veteran Dr. Jeremy Levin, Founder, Chairman, and former CEO at Ovid Therapeutics, sits down alongside the 2026 BIO Convention to talk about why public distrust and politicized institutions are putting the scientific enterprise at risk. We dig into what biotech leaders owe patients and the public, how innovation and capital can migrate out of the U.S., and what it takes to build biotech companies that last. Dr. Levin talks about his recently published book, Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust, what he learned during the writing process, and offers advice for first-time biotech CEOs.  Access this and hundreds of episodes of the Business of Biotech videocast under the Business of Biotech tab at lifescienceleader.com.  Subscribe to our monthly Business of Biotech newsletter. Get in touch with guest and topic suggestions: ben.comer@lifescienceleader.comFind Ben Comer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencomer/

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On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Executive Chairman of Ovid Therapeutics Dr. Jeremy Levin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the biotech industry is essential for American healthcare and security, and how China has strategically advanced its biotech industry to overtake the United States'. They also discuss the distrust Americans have in health institutions and how Covid politics invaded scientific institutions to enforce an agenda.You can find Dr. Levin's new book, Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust, here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

In this episode of The Uncut with Lyndsay and Shannon, the duo recaps their post-vacation "hell week," 4th of July celebrations, and the challenges of fireworks near high tunnels. They discuss slow market sales during a heatwave, the pros and cons of wholesale flower arrangements, and debunk "get rich quick" flower farming myths. Shannon shares a new wholesale trial with a grocery store, while Lyndsay reflects on business diversification and retirement planning. They also answer a listener question about plant watering needs and tease an upcoming episode featuring photography tips for social media and farm marketing.Be in the know for DirtCon 2027If you want to dive in deeper with us each month, join our membership group - The Dirt on Flowers Insiders! So if you love the podcast and want to dig deeper with us, head over to www.thedirtonflowers.com/membership to join now.Did you love today's episode?Take a screenshot and share it in your IG stories. Don't forget to tag @dirtonflowers!Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Head to www.thedirtonflowers.com to sign up for our newsletter and become a Dirt on Flowers insider!Want to learn more about your hosts? Follow us on Instagram!Lyndsay @wildroot_flowercoShannon @bloomhillfarm

Populist candidates have a way of making politics feel simple. They tell voters that the problem is obvious, the villains are known and the solution is to break through corrupt institutions standing in the way. That message can be emotionally powerful, but what happens after populists win? Why do they so often win the crowd but lose the plot?Host Megan McArdle is joined by Richard Hanania, a political scientist and writer whose ideological journey has taken many turns. His new book, "Kakistocracy," argues that populism tends to produce worse leaders, weaker institutions, more corruption and a politics driven by resentment and conspiratorial thinking. They discuss why populism is so appealing and whether liberal democracy can rebuild trust.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Physician and Entrepreneur, Dr. Jeremy Levin, about the big picture of biotech - and how it affects us all. They discuss the challenges facing the industry today: from global pandemics to funding cuts, to politics influencing innovation - and what it means for the future of health in the US. Dr. Levin's book is, “Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust”

There's the feeling of standing on the edge of everything and nothing at once. So much that might happen. So much that could happen. And nothing has happened yet. You can feel your whole life leaning forward, and you can also feel that today, right now, for all your efforts, nothing's changed. Sometimes joy and sadness in the same hour. The almost.We've been taught to treat the almost like a waiting room. A dull hallway before the real thing starts. This week's episode makes the opposite case: the almost is not the hallway. It's the room. The waiting is not the thing before your life. It is your life, and there's a way to be in it that isn't agony.I let three poets say it better than I can.Galway Kinnell, in “Wait,” a poem he reportedly wrote for a student close to giving up: “Wait, for now. / Distrust everything if you have to. / But trust the hours. Haven't they / carried you everywhere, up to now?” Not the highs. Not the crash the morning after the highs. The hours. They didn't fail you before. They're just not done.Wendell Berry, six lines called “The Real Work,” for when it isn't just waiting but stuck: “The mind that is not baffled is not employed. / The impeded stream is the one that sings.” The smooth stream makes no sound. It's the rock in the water that makes the music. Being baffled doesn't mean you're off the path. It means you've come to your real work.Rilke, to his young poet: ripen like the tree that doesn't force its sap. “Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” Not solve your way in. Live your way in.And then, for the first time on the show, one of my own, from a collection coming soon called Mirage and Tar. It arrived easily after a David Whyte walking tour, back home in the ordinary house after the extraordinary time. The first two stanzas:LightlyWhen you step, step lightly,though you may not know where to go. But step, and know you get there by going,not by thinking where to go.When you breathe, breathe lightly,and trust the air to be there.Your breath knows what to do without thinking, but will followthe way you want to go…The practice this week is one small thing. Once today, name one thing that is ripening in you. Something real and forming and not yet finished. Then, on purpose, refuse to demand that it be finished today. Just name it, let it ripen, and go on with your hours.The verb isn't hurry. It isn't arrive. It's wait — the way Kinnell means it. Active waiting. Trusting the hours.Listen to the full episode above. New episodes Mondays and Thursdays.Poems: Galway Kinnell, “Wait” (Mortal Acts, Mortal Words, 1980); Wendell Berry, “The Real Work”; Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet. “Lightly” © Chad Prevost, from the forthcoming Mirage and Tar. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadprevost.substack.com

Send us Fan MailFrom Avoiding Doctors to Reversing Insulin Resistance: David's Lifestyle Medicine Wake-Up CallDr. Angela interviews her patient David, a 63-year-old Michigan business owner and single dad of five, about overcoming decades of distrust in healthcare shaped by unresolved family illness and his mother's heavy medication burden. After years of self-directed health efforts (fasting, workouts, cold plunges) and increasing stress while caregiving, David developed dizzy spells and ordered extensive labs himself, which revealed severe insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk alongside a history of blood clots and a pulmonary embolism. Fear prompted him to join Dr. Angela's lifestyle-focused practice, use AI tools to interpret labs and food choices, eliminate added sugar and processed foods, adopt targeted supplements, and make small sustainable dietary swaps. Within 30–60 days his glucose dropped from 144 to 89 and free testosterone roughly doubled, with noticeable improvements in vision, urinary symptoms, body composition, and overall wellbeing, emphasizing longevity, self-awareness, and sustainable habits.00:00 Introduction00:36 Meet David06:07 Distrust of Doctors12:54 The Turning Point23:04 Joining the Practice29:09 The Lab Results38:03 Insulin, Testosterone & Body Changes44:39 Sustaining the Lifestyle54:08 Food & CookingSupport the showFollow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.

This week, we explore the growing crisis of distrust in our culture and examine the difference between healthy skepticism, biblical discernment, and destructive cynicism. We discuss why trust is declining, how technology and information overload are shaping our hearts, and what it looks like to follow Jesus as people of truth, humility, and trustworthiness in an age of distrust.DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church.

Rizo Velovic Postseason Interview Survivor 50 comes to a close with a deep-dive post-season interview as host Rob Cesternino sits down with the unforgettable Rizgod for an exclusive look behind the scenes. Rob and Rizgod revisit the wild journey of Survivor 50, exploring the strategy, alliances, and personal moments that shaped one of the most talked-about seasons in franchise history. From playing back-to-back seasons to navigating tricky social waters and iconic twists, this episode is your ticket to understanding what really happened on and off camera. Rizgod opens up about his experience entering Survivor 50 just nine days after finishing Survivor 49, sharing the pressures of living up to his own legacy. He walks through the chaos of Vatu's tribal dynamics, the scramble to form new alliances after the tribe swap, and his evolving bond with players like Cirie and Ozzy. Rob and Rizgod also break down key moves—like surviving by social awareness after the Kyle medevac, the infamous Mr. Beast coin flip that turned Tribal Council on its head, and the strategic calculus behind blindsides and idol plays. The interview takes a personal turn as Rizgod explains how he processed his jury vote, his take on endgame strategies, and what it's like to be seen as both a superfine strategist and a target. – Rizgod's approach to back-to-back seasons and mentally resetting between games – Social slip-ups and adaptation after falling out of favor with early allies – The formation of the Cirie-Ozzy-Rizgod alliance—a modern echo of old-school strategy – Wildcard moments like the Mr. Beast advantage and the shifting post-merge landscape – Candid discussion about final tribal council, jury perceptions, and Rizgod's vision for his Survivor future As Rob and Rizgod analyze the highs and lows of Survivor 50, they ask: What does it really take to play—and win—against a cast of legends? How do you recover after a massive target gets painted on your back? Don't miss this honest, behind-the-scenes breakdown and personal reflection on the strategies, betrayals, and bonds that define Survivor 50. Chapters: 0:00 Rizgod Joins Rob to Recap 1:20 Preparing for Survivor 50 Return 3:45 Early Vaatu Chaos and Alliances 7:59 Building Trust with Aubry Bracco 11:17 Surviving the Tribe Swap Shakeup 16:36 Dee's Distrust and Idol Fallout 21:05 Ozzy Picks Rizo for Exile 24:21 After Exile: Strategic Losses Mount 29:44 Rick Devens' Idol at Tribal Shocks 37:40 MrBeast Coin Flip Changes Game 40:19 Power Broker Twist and Aubry’s Survival 46:42 Orchestrating the Endgame Boot Order 59:23 The RIZGOD and ROBGOD Sign-Off To order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Rizo Velovic Postseason Interview Survivor 50 comes to a close with a deep-dive post-season interview as host Rob Cesternino sits down with the unforgettable Rizgod for an exclusive look behind the scenes. Rob and Rizgod revisit the wild journey of Survivor 50, exploring the strategy, alliances, and personal moments that shaped one of the most talked-about seasons in franchise history. From playing back-to-back seasons to navigating tricky social waters and iconic twists, this episode is your ticket to understanding what really happened on and off camera. Rizgod opens up about his experience entering Survivor 50 just nine days after finishing Survivor 49, sharing the pressures of living up to his own legacy. He walks through the chaos of Vatu's tribal dynamics, the scramble to form new alliances after the tribe swap, and his evolving bond with players like Cirie and Ozzy. Rob and Rizgod also break down key moves—like surviving by social awareness after the Kyle medevac, the infamous Mr. Beast coin flip that turned Tribal Council on its head, and the strategic calculus behind blindsides and idol plays. The interview takes a personal turn as Rizgod explains how he processed his jury vote, his take on endgame strategies, and what it's like to be seen as both a superfine strategist and a target. – Rizgod's approach to back-to-back seasons and mentally resetting between games – Social slip-ups and adaptation after falling out of favor with early allies – The formation of the Cirie-Ozzy-Rizgod alliance—a modern echo of old-school strategy – Wildcard moments like the Mr. Beast advantage and the shifting post-merge landscape – Candid discussion about final tribal council, jury perceptions, and Rizgod's vision for his Survivor future As Rob and Rizgod analyze the highs and lows of Survivor 50, they ask: What does it really take to play—and win—against a cast of legends? How do you recover after a massive target gets painted on your back? Don't miss this honest, behind-the-scenes breakdown and personal reflection on the strategies, betrayals, and bonds that define Survivor 50. Chapters: 0:00 Rizgod Joins Rob to Recap 1:20 Preparing for Survivor 50 Return 3:45 Early Vaatu Chaos and Alliances 7:59 Building Trust with Aubry Bracco 11:17 Surviving the Tribe Swap Shakeup 16:36 Dee's Distrust and Idol Fallout 21:05 Ozzy Picks Rizo for Exile 24:21 After Exile: Strategic Losses Mount 29:44 Rick Devens' Idol at Tribal Shocks 37:40 MrBeast Coin Flip Changes Game 40:19 Power Broker Twist and Aubry’s Survival 46:42 Orchestrating the Endgame Boot Order 59:23 The RIZGOD and ROBGOD Sign-Off To order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Never miss a minute of RHAP's extensive Survivor coverage! LISTEN: Subscribe to the Survivor podcast feed WATCH:  Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Dr. Paul Eastwick, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis, and a leading expert on the modern science of mate selection in humans. We discuss what people actually look for in a partner, including surprising findings about age preferences, finances, and physical attractiveness. We also discuss why dating apps often lead people to select for traits that don't support lasting partnerships. We discuss how initial attractions form and evolve and which factors best predict romantic relationship stability and satisfaction. We also explain activities that can expand your dating pool, as well as practical tools for building and sustaining healthy romantic relationships. This episode is for anyone currently in or wanting to be in a relationship. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Paul Eastwick (00:03:25) Evolutionary Models of Dating, Mate Value (00:08:57) Initial Attraction, Maturity (00:12:56) Sponsors: David & Lingo (00:15:21) Dating Apps; Shared Moments & Developing Attraction (00:24:17) First Impressions & Early Relationships; Partner Bias (00:31:41) Friends & Family Support; Relationship Research, Attachment Theory (00:42:15) Sponsor: AG1 (00:43:34) Couple Friends, Advice from Others (00:47:35) Social Support, Women vs Men (00:55:05) Dating App Algorithms, Distrust of Men & Women (01:05:29) Activities & Dating, Observing Date Social Behavior (01:11:25) Texting, Verbal Skills (01:16:15) Sponsor: LMNT (01:17:36) Partner Actions, Dating vs Relationship (01:22:57) Dating & Asking Good Questions; Genuine Connection (01:29:36) Attraction, What Qualities Men & Women Want (01:36:18) Homosexual Dating & Relationships (01:40:08) Finances; Job Loss; Men vs Women, Ambition (01:46:28) Sponsor: Function (01:48:05) Age Difference, Men vs Women Preference; Wanting Children (01:54:58) Church, Activities, Small Groups & Dating; Work; Perceived Similarity (02:07:10) Social Media, Attraction to Alternative Partners, Infidelity (02:19:13) Stranger Attention, Mate Value (02:24:58) Past Relationship Value; Relationship Duration, Breakups (02:34:33) Physical Intimacy & Relationship Satisfaction (02:39:32) Young Adults & Changing Relationships, Technology (02:47:31) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Protocols Book, Sponsors, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just how good are those Radiocarbon dates? When reporting an exciting archaeological discovery, popular science magazines tell the reader, for example, that some man-made artifact is 40,000 years old. A few years ago it was common to find tolerance figures such as plus or minus 1500 years attached to these ages. These tolerance figures effectively leave an impression of objective precision in the mind of the reader. Those tolerance figures are seldom used today.The Radiocarbon method was developed in 1948 and at that time was believed to be the ultimate answer to the archaeologists dating problems. The method has not lived up to its promise and today it is distrusted by the scientific community unless backed up by a second dating method. To give one example, when scientists Carbon-dated a mammoth bone hide-scraper discovered in the Yukon it was evident that man and mammoth lived at the same time but it Carbon-dated at 25 to 32 thousand years old. However, this put man on the North American Continent about twenty thousand years before humans were supposed to have arrived here! Eventually, a second test method using a nuclear accelerator was used and this dated the same piece of bone at only two thousand years!This example is common and Bible-believing Christians should not be concerned that Carbon dated ages will in any way disprove the Bible.Exodus 20:11"For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it."Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Word through Whom we were created made flesh for our salvation. You are the beating heart of Scriptural truth. Help us to see that, for Your sake, all of Scripture is trustworthy.Ref: “Old Crow Bones and Radiocarbon Dating,” Creation Ex Nihilo. Image: Jacques Cinq-Mars at Blue Caves dig, Yukon, Ruth M. Gotthardt, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Kelly sits down with Dr. Jeremy Levin, Executive Chairman and founder of Ovid Therapeutics, a public company focused on medicines for epilepsies and seizure-related brain disorders. He has a fantastic new book titled “Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust.”  “Misinformation spreads faster than corrections.”  “Talented people learn that candor carries risk.”  “Medicines […]

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cassandra Lester.

Here's what kills growth quietly: not bad strategy or tired teams, but leaders who stop showing up with intention. When you're busy, when uncertainty rises, when the pressure mounts — that's exactly when trust starts to leak. And by the time you notice, it's already become your biggest liability. Trust isn't an intangible value or a soft skill. It's measurable, concrete operational infrastructure. And when leadership is stretched thin, self-care gets deprioritized, and uncertainty becomes the norm, the organizations still standing are the ones who never let trust get blurry in the first place. Jess Dewell talks with Kim Bohr, CEO at SparkEffect, on how high-trust organizations outpace uncertainty and build the resilience that allows businesses to scale. Kim has seen what happens when managers are left to navigate change alone, and what it takes to rebuild credibility with teams that have grown skeptical of leadership. In this episode, you'll discover: Why continuous re-evaluation of systems and priorities isn't a luxury — it's how leaders stay credible and effective How trust between team members and self-trust are deeply connected and directly impact organizational performance Why measuring trust matters — it moves trust beyond concept and into actionable improvement The real cost of ignoring your own limits and energy — and how self-care directly affects your credibility with your team What transparency and fairness look like during organizational change — and why employees notice the gap between stated values and actions. How tailored leadership and adapted communication prevent misunderstandings and strengthen team alignment Why manager enablement isn't a side project — it's the primary strategic infrastructure for scaling trust The organizations winning when uncertainty rises aren't the ones with the most sophisticated systems or the largest budgets. They're the ones with trust and discipline. They resisted the pressure to chase every new initiative. They invested in their frontline managers. They built credibility through intention, not volume. Distrust in organizations is growing, and the companies feeling it most are the ones that prioritize tactical execution at the expense of people's investment. Trust is the competitive advantage that holds. And in a landscape increasingly driven by change and complexity, choosing to slow down and develop your managers is itself a bold business decision. If your organization's growth has plateaued, your team is reacting to changes instead of leading with strategy, or you're wondering whether your current manager development investment is actually moving the needle, this conversation will reorient your thinking. —--------- If you're ready to build the kind of organization that doesn't just survive uncertainty but leads through it, check out the Present Retreat, your weekly practice that reclaims executive bandwidth, sharpens business instinct, and replaces reactive goal chasing with strategic compounding, all with measurable reduction in decision-cycle time. --------------------   You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter,  LinkedIn or Red Direction website.

Historic peace deal! Elon Musk is the first to do it., Pratt is back, Dems pushing distrust, and Biden Hunter is back. Plus, Trump's birthday party was a blast.

Sponsors: Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodPlaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tomWhatnot:Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. AT&T Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactTruemed: Check your eligibility and start saving at https://truemed.com/impactIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactWelcome to another electrifying episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! Today's show dives deep into the wild world of AI—both its radical promise and the hidden risks shaking up the markets and society at large. Joining Tom Bilyeu is Ryan (channel moderator), as they unpack the latest on upcoming game-changing AI IPOs like SpaceX/X.AI, Anthropic, and OpenAI, and why everyday investors need to be cautious amidst the frenzy.We'll explore how sweeping regulatory changes and sky-high valuations might signal trouble beneath all the hype, and why retail investors could be left holding the bag. Tom Bilyeu pulls no punches digging into Canada's controversial AI policy, the global race for AI supremacy, and the “risk waterfall” threatening bubble-era losses for those not paying attention.But it's not all heavy news—get ready for our Friday Funnies, a look at viral stories (from Legos to Hunter Biden's social media renaissance), and a candid conversation about meaning, AI's impacts, and the future of human purpose in an age of rapid change.Strap in: this is a wide-ranging, fast-paced ride through the headlines, hype cycles, and hard truths defining our transformational moment in tech and culture.Chapters: 00:00 SpaceX IPO and Nasdaq changes05:07 SpaceX IPO as a liquidity event14:31 AI investment risks and potential17:24 AI investment caution and trends23:13 Understanding investment and index basics32:35 Accountability in AI development38:18 Learning to Self-Educate and Compete44:14 Finding personal meaning without AI44:53 Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life52:37 Dario Amadei and game theory discussions58:06 AI and understanding consequences01:02:18 Distrust in Government and Law01:05:56 Body cam footage controversy01:15:45 Cultural product misalignment discussion01:19:15 Global supply chain concerns01:23:31 Understanding global competition dynamics01:30:54 Discussing a grounding conversation01:32:39 Discussing political discourseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Public distrust of the Ebola outbreak, the end of Trump's anti-weaponization fund, protecting women-only shelters, and Astronaut Barry Wilmore's training and faith. Plus, Daniel Suhr on responsibility for transgender procedures, New York sewer visitors, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nonprofit investor group that has helped investor members deploy over $26 million into more than 60 companies since 2018. The network seeks growth-stage businesses led by Christians who tangibly show and share the gospel. If you know an investor interested in faith-aligned private company opportunities, encourage them to explore membership at ambassadorsimpact.comFrom Dordt University, host of the upcoming At Work in the Garden conference, celebrating God's good design of work. Dordt.edu/gardenAnd from Pensacola Theological Seminary... Preparing students to preach God's Word. go.pcci.edu/startseminary

Most companies don't lose ground because their product weakens or their team stops working. They lose ground because the message drifted - gradually, quietly - while everyone was busy chasing the next platform update. A clear message isn't a marketing asset. It's operational infrastructure. And when algorithm shifts, shrinking social ROI, and an AI-saturated ad landscape all arrive at the same time, the companies still standing are the ones who never let the message get blurry in the first place. Jess Dewell talks with Rihab Abouzaki, Expert in GCC–US Advertising at This N That Communications, on advertising strategies that hold up when conditions change. She's seen what happens when businesses outsource their message clarity to whatever platform is trending, and what it takes to rebuild trust with audiences that have grown skeptical of everything digital. In this episode, you'll discover: Why a single, well-defined message consistently outperforms multi-channel complexity in advertising ROI What it actually means to choose the right medium — and why streaming TV is outpacing social platforms for authentic reach in the US market How to rebuild an advertising strategy when your current process has stalled or stopped producing results Why customers don't adapt as fast as AI-driven platforms expect them to, and how to use that gap to your advantage The cost of emotional attachment to your own ideas — and how daily testing without ego creates sustainable advertising performance How business seasonality should drive spending decisions, and why ignoring natural cycles drains budget without building momentum What starting from the desired result looks like in practice — and why reverse-engineering your strategy is the move most companies skip The businesses winning in today's advertising environment aren't the ones with the most sophisticated tools or the largest ad budgets. They're the ones with message discipline. They resisted the pressure to chase every algorithm update. They built credibility through consistency, not volume. Distrust in the online world is growing, and the companies feeling it most are the ones that chase reach at the expense of message. Clarity is the competitive advantage that holds. And in a landscape increasingly driven by automation and AI, choosing to prioritize human connection over algorithmic optimization is itself a bold business decision.  If your advertising results have plateaued, your team is reacting to platform changes instead of leading with strategy, or you're wondering whether the ROI on social spend is still worth defending, this conversation will reorient your thinking. —--------- If you're ready to build the kind of business that doesn't just survive uncertainty but leads through it, check out the Driving Solutions Strategic Intensive program, designed to support leadership teams through high-stakes strategic decisions.    -------------------- You can get in touch with Jess Dewell on Twitter, LinkedIn, or Red Direction website.

In the face of angry Republican lawmakers and skeptical judges, the Trump administration halts the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and reality star Spencer Pratt headline a series of California primaries. And a federal appellate court rules the dismissal of transgender service people was likely unconstitutional.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Epstein scandal goes directly to the heart of why so many people no longer trust legacy media, because it exposed a brutal gap between what the public was told journalism exists to do and what major institutions actually did when power, money, royalty, finance, academia, politics, and intelligence-adjacent circles all overlapped in one grotesque case. Epstein was not some invisible figure operating in a vacuum; he moved through elite spaces for decades, surrounded himself with famous names, cultivated access to universities, billionaires, politicians, scientists, bankers, royals, and media-adjacent power brokers, and still the deeper machinery around him remained largely underexposed until survivors, lawyers, independent journalists, and a small number of persistent reporters forced the issue into the open. That failure is exactly why the public looks at legacy media and sees selectivity: endless appetite for certain scandals, endless restraint around others, and an obvious discomfort whenever the trail leads too close to elite institutions. When people believe the press protects access, reputation, advertisers, donors, political allies, or social circles before it protects the truth, distrust does not become irrational; it becomes earned.That distrust is now measurable, not just emotional: Gallup found in 2025 that only 28% of Americans had a great deal or fair amount of trust in mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly, the lowest level in its trend. The Epstein case is a perfect symbol of that collapse because it shows the public what happens when journalism appears ferocious toward the powerless but strangely cautious around the powerful. Survivors spent years trying to be heard while institutions moved slowly, prosecutors cut deals, elite names were handled delicately, and too much of the press treated the story like a lurid sideshow instead of a systemic failure. The result is that many Americans now assume the media does not miss major stories by accident; they assume stories are ignored, softened, delayed, or framed according to who might be embarrassed by the truth. Epstein did not create the media trust crisis by himself, but the scandal became one of its clearest exhibits: a case where the public watched the gatekeepers fail, then watched those same gatekeepers demand to be trusted afterward.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Lack of healthcare infrastructure and distrust of authorities are challenging efforts to confront the latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, more trials begin for former Syrian officials involved in torturing their own citizens. And, rising geopolitical tensions complicate an already fragile dynamic in Cyprus. Plus, NASA announces plans to create a permanent presence on the moon. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Walter Sterling takes listener calls on COVID, vaccine reactions, long-term symptoms, Fauci, medical distrust, hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and the lasting impact of shutdowns on children, schools, families, and everyday life. Walter also discusses his own health scare after the COVID shots, the loss of taste and smell, Facebook censorship, work-from-home fallout, and the broader questions still surrounding the pandemic response. Plus, he covers Robert Kiyosaki's reported debt, San Francisco Gigante memories, CVS frustrations, vaccine pressure, and previews Dave Scott's latest updates on UFO file releases, Apollo recordings, government disclosures, and what may still be hidden from the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gina (doula/perinatal fitness trainer) and Roxanne (CNM, former L&D nurse) unpack how a decade in birth work—plus Gina's first, distrust-filled hospital birth—shifted them away from polarizing “all natural” vs “all medical” takes. They discuss how social media fuels hate on both ends, how tension between doulas and providers can hurt the birthing person, and why an empowering birth isn't defined by epidural vs unmedicated, hospital vs home, or vaginal vs C-section. Their big takeaway: the goal is informed consent, autonomy, and a trusted team—plus asking good prenatal questions early to find the right provider fit. They also share how their childbirth education evolved to be judgment-free, option-rich, and confidence-building, and they plug their courses (including pelvic mechanics) with code mentioned in this episode!Check out all our courses here!: https://mamastefit.com/fitness-programs/00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup01:09 Meet Gina and Roxanne02:32 Social Media Polarization07:23 What Really Matters09:23 The Catalyst Gina's First Birth11:22 From Indifferent to Unmedicated Plan12:26 Distrust and Traumatic Hospital Start15:11 Early Doula Era and Fighting Mindset20:29 Growth Through Many Births21:43 Trust the Team Above All23:36 Nuance Debriefs and Client Perspective25:23 Roxanne's Shift Begins25:39 Postpartum Nursing Reality26:59 Labor Unit Wake Up Call28:17 Learning Comfort Skills30:07 Ginas Birth Catalyst32:02 Questioning Interventions34:57 Autonomy And Consent41:11 Team Tension In Birth43:37 Trust Building Questions46:31 Judgment Free Birth Choices50:50 Course Philosophy And Growth55:49 Wrap Up And Resources————

FDR seeks to modify the Neutrality Acts to provide aid to the Allies, sparking a fierce debate with Lindbergh and non-interventionist senators. These critics deeply distrust Roosevelt, believing he is incrementally leading the nation toward war through deceptive policy shifts. FDR counters by labeling his opponents "ignorant" and "isolationist," while carefully shaping public opinion to avoid the political backlash faced by Woodrow Wilson. The rapid fall of France in 1940 reinforces Lindbergh's warnings, yet it also prompts FDR to initiate the destroyers-for-bases deal with Winston Churchill. This transaction effectively signals the end of true American neutrality. (3/8)1936

AI is no longer just a technology story. It is becoming a political fault line. Jasmine Sun joins Bankless to unpack the rise of AI populism, why backlash against data centers and AI labs is spreading across strange political coalitions, and whether jobs, inequality, and SuperPAC money could turn AI into a defining 2028 election issue. ---

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Megyn Kelly discusses President Trump's stalled mass deportation efforts, radical leftist billionaire Tom Steyer's ridiculous plan to protect illegals and banish ICE if he's elected governor of California, why the "Dignity Act" is a form of amnesty, what happens if the Trump administration chooses to support it, Stephen Miller not exactly dismissing it, why she believes Sen. Ruben Gallego is showing signs of deception talking about his long-time buddy Eric Swalwell, the rumblings there are scandalous stories on the way about Gallego herself, and more. Then Jack Carr, author of "The Fourth Option," joins to discuss rising chaos on American streets, concerns about personal safety fueling a deeper distrust of institutions, why many Americans feel anxious about those in power, what military veterans think about America's war in Iran, what we can learn about the conflict based on recent and historical experience, his journey from elite military service to becoming a best-selling author, the inspiration behind The Terminal List, and more.     More from Carr: https://www.officialjackcarr.com/   Dose: Support your liver and daily energy with Dose for Your Liver—get 35% off your first month at https://dosedaily.co/MK or use code MK at checkout. Supersure Insurance: Simplify your business insurance and get a free coverage report at https://Supersure.com/Megyn BeeKeeper's Naturals: Go to https://beekeepersnaturals.com/MEGYN or enter code MEGYN for 20% off your order Herald Group: Learn more at https://GuardYourCard.com     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow  Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.