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A young Louisiana man's death leads police across the Atlantic, after a confession in Leeds reveals a disturbing online connection and raises questions about what happened during his final moments…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, additional writing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsWe're running a brief listener survey. As a thank you, completing it gives you the chance to win one of three signed copies of the They Walk Among Us book: https://bit.ly/theywalkamongussurvey2026 Thanks!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talk to a HG Coach 1-on-1: https://bit.ly/46bIkdoDr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VDr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQIn this episode, Dr. K steps away from his usual content to offer a raw, clinical, and philosophical breakdown of the Lindsay Clancy trial. Analyzing this tragedy from his perspective as an MGH-trained psychiatrist, he separates social media sensationalism from medical reality. Dr. K dives deep into the neurobiology of the postpartum period, the terrifying reality of clinical psychosis, and how a fragmented healthcare system failed everyone involved. What to expect in this episode: The Postpartum Reality & Motherhood Pressures: How hormonal and physiological shifts, like changes in progesterone, estrogen, and oxytocin, can completely alter a woman's emotional baseline and blunt her normal fear centers. Dr. K explains the immense pressure on new mothers to feel instant love and perfection, which can lead to severe isolation when they instead feel overwhelmed or disconnected. The "Edge of the Cliff": Why hundreds of thousands of women are rallying behind Lindsay Clancy. Dr. K notes that many mothers recognize how close they themselves came to the "edge of the cliff" during their own postpartum periods, and how a complete lack of support and deep shame can make suicide feel like a logical escape. The Science of Postpartum Psychosis: How postpartum psychosis is far more common than society thinks—affecting 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 live births, translating to roughly 20 women every single day in the US. Dr. K breaks down how first-episode bipolar disorder often remains hidden until uncovered by postpartum changes. What Psychosis Actually Feels Like (The "EASE" Scale): An eye-opening explanation of clinical psychosis utilizing the Examination of Anomalous Self-Experience (EASE) scale. Dr. K describes severe delusions like Capgras Syndrome (believing loved ones are imposters) and the Cotard Delusion (the belief that you or your organs are already dead) to show how profoundly a psychotic brain distorts reality. A Fragmented Medical System: How the American healthcare system failed to protect Lindsay, featuring a cocktail of 12 prescribed psychiatric drugs and a psychiatrist who only had 17 minutes to evaluate her due to insurance constraints. Dr. K examines how having 6 to 7 independent providers who never talk to each other creates a recipe for tragedy. Echo Chambers & Algorithmic Realities: How social media platforms and algorithms divide us by feeding us entirely different "data points," causing people to live in separate realities and jump to extreme, ungrounded conclusions with absolute certainty. How to Handle a "Cooked" World: Dr. K's psychological steps to combatting hopelessness. He explains why hope is tied to autonomy, not outcomes, and how admitting your own ignorance is the first crucial step toward introducing the cognitive flexibility needed to change your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some books change your mind. Others simply reinforce what you already know. The Next Chapter's columnist Nathan Maharaj joins the show to talk about two books that challenged his assumptions and altered his perspective. Nathan is a lifelong bookseller and the director of content marketing at Rakuten Kobo. He'll discuss why challenging your beliefs is important and how it can lead to a broader worldview. Plus, Toronto artist Mah Moud stops by to talk about a mysterious book from his parents bookshelf, and how the impact of a good novel can last for generations.Books discussed on this week's show include:Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado PerezHow Great Things Happen by George NewmanLiked this conversation? Keep listening:Can reading be the first step to making real change?What is the greatest Canadian novel of all time?Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Maltese Penguin by Robert Shearman, a bonus from Big Finish released in July 2002 (not November, as Big Finish say on their website!) and is number thirty three and a half in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy The Maltese Penguin from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

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What if the internet isn't showing you the world... but only a version of it?Every like, every share, every video you watch teaches the algorithm what to show you next. Slowly, your feed begins to repeat the same opinions, the same beliefs, and the same perspectives... until it feels like everyone thinks the same way.But do they?In this special episode of The Aaditya Mehta Show, we explore one of the most powerful ideas shaping our lives today: The Echo Chamber of Social Media.This isn't about politics.This isn't about taking sides.It's about understanding how algorithms influence the way we think, what we believe, and whether we're still curious enough to hear perspectives different from our own.If this episode makes you pause... share it with someone who sees the world differently.

Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about Neverland by Alan Barnes, released in July 2002 and is the thirty third story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Neverland from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Jeromy sat in the hot seat this episode, or as close to it as a chair across from an old friend can get. Jen asked him the question she asks every guest: name a moment you had to tell the truth. He came back with two. The first goes back to his dad. Big personality, bigger reputation, a helicopter stunt pilot for Hollywood's biggest films and Kona Ironman finisher and he raised Jeromy along with his brother. Everyone who knew his dad saw the legend. Few saw the temper that turned physical. For many years, Jeromy grappled with which parts of his father's story were safe to tell out loud. This episode, for the first time, he told the rest of it. Some takeaways that will stay with you: loving someone and telling the truth about them are not opposites and waiting until someone is gone to say the real stuff  may be the most honest timeline available. Jeromy's second truth goes back to Hollywood where he spent decades building the kind of career most people spend a lifetime trying to break into. He walked away from it to build Running Water Coaching instead, and it took him years to hit send on the email that made it official. Nine minutes of terror later, the response he got was the opposite of what he feared. Takeaways Truth-telling often requires us to count the cost. Loving someone and telling the truth about them are not opposites. Waiting until someone is gone to say the real thing may be the most honest timeline available. The risk you're most afraid to name out loud is often the most liberating. A hard childhood and a great life aren't opposing evidence. Top Quotes Jen: "What is a pivotal moment where you had to say what was true?" Jeromy: "I don't want to wake up in the morning, close my journal of all the things I really am, and go do some other thing." Jeromy: "Most people spend ten years banging on the door trying to get in. I was looking for the key to get out." Jeromy: "I want to be in the self-help aisle at Target, not in Beverly Hills." Jeromy: "If I fall on my face, I'd probably have more love and respect from the people I love and respect the most anyway." Jeromy: "Within nine minutes of being terrified, I was like, really? That's it?" Jeromy: "He wasn't a perfect human. He was famous with famous people, not with the general public." Jen: "Truth is the great liberator." Resources Mentioned Daring Greatly, Brené Brown Alex Hormozi G20 (film), written by Logan and Noah Miller Touching Home (film), starring Ed Harris, produced by Jeromy Zajonc Dipsea Race, Mount Tam, Marin County Going to California (TV series) Running Water Coaching, Jeromy Zajonc Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) Website: https://runningwatercoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_jeromyz/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jzajonc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzajonc/ About Jen Oliver:Jen Oliver is a speaker, podcaster, and communications coach - equipping people to speak with greater impact and presence. Whether you are speaking on stage, promoting your brand, or voicing your needs in a relationship - communicating with your truest voice and cultivating human connection with your audience is the key to influence. Jen coaches individuals privately and within her Signature group programs - in addition to delivering workshops as a guest expert in a variety of settings. Jen serves as a 4-season Executive Producer, Director of Curation, and Speaker Coach for TEDxFolsom. She is a committed force behind WomanSpeak™ - an internationally recognized body of work teaching the art and soul of public speaking. Jen is on a mission to support 1 million women as they speak with uncommon levels of freedom and confidence. Tap into more at REALjenoliver.comemail: jen@REALjenoliver.compodcast website: ListenForREAL.com90-day TEDx Talk ACCELERATORWomanSpeak™website: REALJenOliver.comLinkedIn:@thejenoliverInstagram: @realjenoliverFacebook: @jen.oliver.806001If you believe conversations like these belong in the world, please subscribe, rate & review this podcast - and even better, share it with someone else as a REAL conversation starter. Subscribe to all things Jen at REALJenOliver.

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Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Dive straight into Colorado's political battleground as John Rush and Andy Peth pull back the curtain on the gubernatorial race, exposing the real strategies that decide elections. Forget the social media noise—John and Andy reveal how coalition-building, fundraising, and understanding voters can make or break a campaign. Their sharp exchange dismantles political echo chambers and gives you the tools to see through the hype. But politics isn't the only thrill: Andy unleashes his take on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, raving about jaw-dropping action scenes, Tom Holland's electrifying performance, and a villain who steals the show. Find out why, despite a few pacing stumbles, this Marvel adventure nearly landed on Andy's best-of-the-year list. This hour packs a punch with fiery debate, real-world campaign tactics, and Andy's must-hear 5-Star Movie Review. Catch Andy's full review breakdown ➡️https://www.rushtoreason.com/movie-reviews-2/ Timestamps 14:41 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day HOUR 2 Get ready for a joyride through music history as John Rush and Andy Peth craft the ultimate playlist of catchy, timeless songs. From classic rock anthems and country favorites to movie soundtracks, one-hit wonders, and guilty pleasures, the show bursts with energy as the audience chimes in to add their own can't-miss tracks. The hour is a whirlwind of memories—legendary artists, unforgettable movie scenes, and hilarious stories about the songs everyone knows by heart. Whether it's Weird Al, Disney classics, ABBA, or rock icons like the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, John and Andy keep things lively and unpredictable. Expect a nostalgia-fueled celebration that will have you singing along and smiling for hours after the show.

Welcome to episode #1047 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Simon Rogers has spent his career turning data into stories that help us better understand the world... and ourselves. A former news editor at The Guardian, where he founded and edited its influential Datablog, Simon is now the Data Editor at Google, working with Google Trends, one of the largest publicly accessible datasets of human curiosity and behaviour ever created. He is also the co-host of The Data Journalism Podcast and a longtime advocate for open data, visualization and making complex information meaningful. His new book, What We Ask Google - A Surprisingly Hopeful History Of Humankind, explores what billions of searches reveal about our private fears, shared vulnerabilities, cultural obsessions and desire to help one another. In this episode, Simon discusses why search offers a uniquely intimate portrait of humanity... not the carefully curated version we present on social media, but the questions we ask when we genuinely need answers. He explains how searches surrounding grief, friendship, parenting, health and crisis reveal that people are often far less alone than they feel, and perhaps more compassionate than our public discourse suggests. We also explore Google Trends as a cultural and predictive signal, the communities formed through shared curiosity, and why being surrounded by data does not necessarily make us more insightful. Simon reflects on how AI is changing the language and complexity of our searches without fundamentally changing what humans want to know. What emerges is a fascinating portrait of search as a collective stream of consciousness... chaotic, vulnerable, curious and surprisingly hopeful. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 53:45. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Simon Rogers. What We Ask Google - A Surprisingly Hopeful History Of Humankind. The Data Journalism Podcast. Datablog. Google Trends. Follow Simon on X. Follow Simon on Bluesky. Follow Simon on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - The Role of a Data Editor. (02:47) - Exploring Optimism Through Data. (05:57) - Understanding Human Connection Through Search. (09:05) - Cultural Reflections in Search Trends. (11:59) - The Intimacy of Search Queries. (15:08) - The Power of Data Visualization. (17:57) - Shifts in Search Behavior During Covid. (21:05) - The Complexity of Community and Connection. (23:57) - Echo Chambers and Misinformation. (27:06) - Predictive Power of Search Data. (28:19) - AI's Impact on Search Behavior. (33:28) - Understanding AI Integration in Search. (36:12) - Data Richness vs. Insightfulness. (39:01) - The Art of Data Storytelling. (41:25) - Search Behavior and Societal Reflections. (44:16) - Loneliness and Connection in Search Data. (45:39) - The Future of AI and Search Engines.

Welcome to the latest episode of The DWP Echo Chamber!! In this edition, James and Michele talk about The Time of the Daleks by Justin Richards, released in May 2002 – the thirty second story in Big Finish’s Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy The Time of the Daleks from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

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主播：Meimei（中国）+ Maelle（法国） 音乐：Alonica上期节目，我们聊了一个问题：为什么我们越来越难专心？今天我们要讨论的问题是：如果注意力是有价值的……那么谁来决定什么值得我们的注意力？：为什么如今的网络算法，越来越像家长一样介入了孩子们的成长？01. What is Algorithm 什么是算法？小时候，我们可能会问爸爸妈妈：“今天看什么动画片？”Today, many children ask YouTube instead. 如今，很多小朋友会直接问YouTube，甚至都不用再问家长。因为App已经准备好了答案。先从一个大家都常听到的词开始：Algorithm（算法）。很多人觉得这是一个特别复杂的技术词，但基本概念其实很简单。An algorithm is just a set of instructions that helps a computer make decisions.算法就是一套指令，帮助电脑运行并产生我们能看到的信息。比如说：下一个视频该播什么？哪篇文章应该出现在最前面？你的主页上应该显示什么？这些决定，很多时候都不是人直接操作的，而是算法在计算。And the more time you spend online, the more the algorithm learns about you (了解你).所以渐渐地大家会有一种感觉：“这个App怎么这么懂我？”Because it's been paying attention to you. 因为它一直在关注你。02. Recommendation Feed 推荐流 Meimei发现一个特别神奇的现象：有时候她只是想到了一件事情，结果很快就刷到了相关内容。虽然很多时候是巧合，但推荐内容确实越来越精准。这是因为大多数平台都使用一个叫做 recommendation feed（推荐流）的机制。Recommendation feed：推荐流。就是你打开软件之后看到的内容列表。The goal is simple: show you content (内容) you're likely to watch.因为你如果一直看，你就会停留更长时间。You stay longer, and the platform wins.你停留的时间越长，平台就赢了。梅莉和Meimei都是Gen Z（Z世代），她们觉得自己这一代刚好夹在中间。小时候已经有电脑和互联网了，但还没有像现在这样被算法包围。There were screens and the internet, but algorithms weren't nearly as powerful as they are today.那时候算法远远没有今天这么强大。梅莉的父母常说，他们小时候，大家都看一样的电视节目。第二天，全校同学都会讨论同一个话题。如果错过了，那就是错过了。以前大家看到的内容差不多，所以会有很多共同话题。现在每个人打开手机，看到的都是完全不同的内容。Today, two people can spend hours online and barely see (几乎看不到) any of the same videos, news, or trends.以前很多内容是需要我们主动去发现的，现在很多内容则是算法主动推送到我们面前的。有时候梅莉会想：到底是她发现了自己的兴趣（whether she discovered her interests），还是她的兴趣被逐渐推荐给了她（whether her interests were gradually recommended to her）？现在我们到底是在主动发掘自己的兴趣，还是我们的兴趣在被互联网的流量培养和推荐？03. Personalized Content 个性化内容一个喜欢篮球的人，会刷到篮球视频。一个喜欢美食的人，会刷到美食内容。一个喜欢宠物的人，会刷到无穷无尽的狗狗和猫猫视频。Everyone is living inside a slightly different version of the internet.每个人都活在一个稍微不同版本的互联网里。这一点对孩子来说尤其明显。Because children often spend many hours consuming content without realizing it's being personalized (没有意识到这些内容是个性化的).他们不会意识到自己看的是personalized content（个性化内容）——每个人看到的内容都不一样。The platform is constantly adjusting itself based on your behavior(平台会根据你的行为不断地自我调整).你看什么，它会学习。你点赞什么，它会学习。你停留多久，它都知道，都会记录下来。Your algorithm actually knows you pretty well.你的算法其实非常了解你。04. Echo Chamber当算法变成“回音室”不过这里有一个问题。如果平台一直给我们看喜欢的内容，那么其他内容怎么办？我们会不会失去看到不同观点的机会？这就引出了另一个重要概念：echo chamber（回音室效应）。Echo chamber：回音室效应。想象你站在一个房间里，你自己的声音不断弹回给你。在一个封闭的空间里，你听到的永远是同样的声音。Online, that can happen too.在互联网世界里，同样可能发生。因为平台发现你喜欢某种内容，就给你更多同样的内容。结果你看到的观点越来越单一。Eventually it starts feeling like everybody agrees with you(久而久之，你会感觉好像所有人都同意你).但现实世界其实并不是这样。The world is usually much more complicated(复杂).05. Engagement 用户互动还有一个现象特别有意思：为什么有时候一个梗、一首歌、一句话会突然全网都在讨论？This is exactly because algorithms are incredibly good at spotting engagement.这是因为算法非常擅长捕捉engagement（用户互动）。Engagement：用户互动。点赞、评论、转发这些都算。The algorithm is good at (擅长) getting people's engagement.当很多人和某个内容互动时，算法就会把它推给更多人。看到的人更多，互动更多，然后继续推。And that's how trends explode (趋势爆发).所以很多时候并不是所有人突然喜欢同一个东西，而是算法选择将同样的信息在同一时间推给大众。这也是为什么今天的流行文化传播速度越来越快。很多人觉得这只会影响孩子。但实际上，孩子和成年人都会经历同样的事情。成年人刷短视频，孩子看YouTube。成年人刷购物推荐，孩子看玩具评测。虽然内容不同，但背后的系统往往是相同的。所以这已经不只是一个儿童教育问题了。It's a question about how all of us interact with technology.这是一个关于我们所有人如何与科技互动的问题。06. Digital footprint 数字足迹最后分享一个特别有意思的词：digital footprint（数字足迹）。Your digital footprint is the trail of information you leave behind online.你的数字足迹，就是你在网上留下的信息痕迹。你看过什么，点过什么，搜索过什么。所有这些信号都会影响未来的推荐内容。于是Meimei忍不住会想：我现在喜欢的东西，到底是我自己发现的？还是算法推荐给我的？Is it because of the digital footprint we left?Because sometimes the things influencing us the most... are the things we barely notice.有时候，对我们影响最大的东西，恰恰是我们几乎注意不到的东西。欢迎在评论区留言：你上一次连续专注一小时做一件事是什么时候？When was the last time you focused on one thing for an entire hour?

Send us Fan Mail This week Greg sat down with Andrew Rappaport. They discussed the dangers of being in a Christian echo chamber, tribalism, and steps you can take if you find yourself in that type of situation. Enjoy! Dominion Wealth Strategists are the only Kingdom minded company that you need to use. Set up a free consultation here today! You need to protect your sword! Beautiful, classic, and one of a kind! Design your bible rebind from Deus Vult today! 10% for all Dead Men listeners with the code "DEADMANWALKING" Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV AppSupport the show Check out out the Dead Men Walking snarky merch HERE! Build something for God's glory through Covenant Real Estate! Greg Moore Jr. can help you buy, sell, and invest! Call him at (734) 731-GREG or visit www.covenant.realestate 10% off a rebound bible from Deus Vult Rebinding with the code DEADMANWALKING

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Send us Fan Mail This week Greg sat down with Andrew Rappaport. They discussed the dangers of being in a Christian echo chamber, tribalism, and steps you can take if you find yourself in that type of situation. Enjoy! Dominion Wealth Strategists are the only Kingdom minded company that you need to use. Set up a free consultation here today! You need to protect your sword! Beautiful, classic, and one of a kind! Design your bible rebind from Deus Vult today! 10% for all Dead Men listeners with the code "DEADMANWALKING" Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV AppSupport the show Check out out the Dead Men Walking snarky merch HERE! Build something for God's glory through Covenant Real Estate! Greg Moore Jr. can help you buy, sell, and invest! Call him at (734) 731-GREG or visit www.covenant.realestate 10% off a rebound bible from Deus Vult Rebinding with the code DEADMANWALKING

Welcome to the latest Series (Series 7 to be precise) of The DWP Echo Chamber!! We are back with a new series of episodes, coming your way each Wednesday for the next few weeks! Hooray! In this edition, James and Michele talk about Embrace The Darkness by Nicholas Briggs, released in April 2002 – the thirty first story in Big Finish’s Main Range. Listening instructions are very straightforward – Buy Embrace the Darkness from Big Finish Productions for just a few pounds (if you don’t own it already of course!) Listen to it! Join us in the Echo Chamber, listen to what we thought and join in the discussion! Enjoy the show!

Fishing Without Bait 524 presents the third and final part of Jim Ellermeyer's conversation with Missy Sorg about political differences, social-media behavior and the possibility of maintaining meaningful relationships with people who do not share our beliefs. Rather than trying to win a debate, Jim and Missy examine what happens when people listen to respond instead of listening to learn. They discuss the echo chambers created by social media, the pressure to react immediately and the assumptions people make based on political labels. Jim introduces the space between stimulus and response as the place where choice and freedom can be found. Missy speaks candidly about her experiences working with Republican candidates and organizations. She explains why she does not automatically block every hostile commenter, how she decides when a response crosses the line and what can happen when community members answer an argument with research and supporting information. She also shares a personal story about telling a longtime Democratic friend that she was a Republican. Although he was initially shocked, the two eventually talked openly about their differences. He did not change his political position, but he was able to tell her, “I still don't agree with it, but I don't hate you.” Their friendship survived because they chose curiosity and conversation over assumptions. The discussion also looks at the effect constant screen use can have on attention, emotional health and sleep. Missy describes replacing nighttime doomscrolling with physical books and noticing improvements in her sleep and overall outlook. Jim and Missy encourage listeners to become more intentional about how social media is used instead of allowing it to become a form of constant maintenance. This episode is not about convincing everyone to agree. It is an invitation to pause, ask questions, listen actively and remember that a political designation does not represent the entirety of another human being. Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your preferred podcast player so you never miss an episode. Support the program and receive ad-free episodes through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Continue the mindfulness journey with “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

In Episode 432 of The Straight Dope Show, El Uno and TraB the Wonder pull no punches as they dive into the week's most polarizing topics. They kick things off by dissecting the internet discourse surrounding WNBA star Caitlin Clark, questioning the media's obsession and analyzing fan attendance. The conversation then shifts to the MLB, where they break down a powerful Home Run Derby moment and the underlying racism Black players still face in baseball.The hosts also tackle the NBA off-season, offering their raw takes on LeBron James' contract maneuvers, Draymond Green's jersey swap controversy, and what to expect from the Timberwolves and Mavericks. Finally, they step into the hip-hop arena to call out radio echo chambers, question the over-saturation of legacy artists, and reflect on the cultural impact of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt.Don't miss a minute of the unfiltered truth. Download the Rock Da Crowd TV app on Roku, Apple, or Android today to take The Straight Dope Show everywhere you go!00:00:01 - The hosts discuss the WNBA, internet discourse, and the reality of fan attendance.00:05:23 - A debate on growing up in the church, religious constraints, and dealing with community backlash.00:11:40 - Breaking down a historic Home Run Derby moment and the systemic racism Black players face in baseball.00:26:09 - Dissecting Caitlin Clark's performance, the media hype machine, and the harsh realities of WNBA fandom.00:33:09 - Shifting to the NBA: The hosts analyze LeBron James holding up the league schedule with his contract decisions.00:45:22 - The hosts slam Draymond Green's decision to give up his jersey number to accommodate a potential trade.00:52:17 - NBA season predictions: Analyzing the Timberwolves' potential and questioning the Mavericks' finals run.01:02:36 - Reflecting on the lasting impact of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt and the struggle of recording songs off the radio.01:06:51 - Critiquing mainstream radio for overplaying legacy artists like Eminem and the danger of musical echo chambers.

How do echo chambers influence our beliefs? How do you know what is true on the internet? Why does misinformation spread so quickly online? What is an echo chamber, and how does confirmation bias influence the way we evaluate information? In this episode of Good Is In The Details, Gwendolyn Dolske and Rudy Salo welcome sociologist Matthew Facciani, author of Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How It Spreads, and What To Do About It, for an engaging conversation about the psychology and sociology of misinformation. Together they explore: • What misinformation is, and why it's so persuasive • Why our social identities often matter more than facts • How echo chambers and online communities reinforce existing beliefs • The role of confirmation bias in shaping what we think is true • Why intelligent people can still believe false information • Practical critical thinking strategies for evaluating claims and sources • How to recognize credible evidence and challenge your own assumptions • Ways to become a more thoughtful consumer of news, social media, and online information Rather than simply asking what people believe, this conversation examines why we believe it. Drawing from sociology, psychology, philosophy, and critical thinking, Matthew Facciani explains how our need for belonging, identity, and certainty can make us vulnerable to misinformation, and what we can do to become better thinkers. Whether you're interested in media literacy, critical thinking, online behavior, confirmation bias, or simply want to become more confident in evaluating information on the internet, this episode offers practical tools for navigating today's complex information landscape. Guest: Matthew Facciani, sociologist and author of Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts, How It Spreads, and What To Do About It If you enjoy conversations that encourage curiosity, evidence-based reasoning, and philosophy for everyday life, subscribe to Good Is In The Details and leave a review. Your support helps more listeners discover thoughtful conversations about ethics, psychology, science, education, and the ideas shaping our world. https://www.goodisinthedetails.com

Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death meets with celebration from an echo chamber of evil people ranging from Hasan Piker to Tucker Carlson, from Ana Kasparian to Nick Fuentes; Congressman Ro Khanna (who?) creates a fake photo op to attack Israel in preparation for a losing presidential campaign; and Miley Cyrus discovers something weird about dating. Ep. 2463 - - - Today's Sponsors: ZipRecruiter - 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Try it for FREE today at https://ZipRecruiter.com/DAILYWIRE Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/ben for 27% OFF sitewide. PreBorn! - In honor of America's 250th birthday, join us in helping protect the next generation. $28 sponsors an ultrasound. Prayerfully consider a special gift of $250 to help save even more lives. Donate by dialing #250 and saying the keyword “BABY,” or give securely at https://PreBorn.com/SHAPIRO. Every gift is tax-deductible. - - - Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://dwplus.watch/BenShapiroMemberExclusive - - - DailyWire+: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

Host Evie Stokes sits down with musician Mikaela Davis to dig into Melody’s Echo Chamber, a favorite pick for guests on this podcast. Davis talks about her experience listening to Melody’s music – both as a fan as well as appreciating it on a technical level. She also shares some wisdom from anime filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki about what it means to find balance in the world. “Broken Roses” comes from Melody’s Echo Chambers’ 2025 album Unclouded, out now on Domino Records. Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima Healy Listen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube. Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org.Photo Credit: Carlos CruzSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Paige Bueckers' put up a season-high 34 points to turn a close game into a definitive win over the Toronto Tempo. But the Dallas Wings' historic night in Montreal wasn't just about the scoreboard. 20,996 fans packed the Bell Centre to watch Dallas close its road trip with another double-digit win over expansion Toronto. We'll also discuss the 11 GOP lawmakers who sent a letter to Cathy Engelbert warning that the league could face federal civil rights scrutiny if it doesn't better protect Caitlin Clark.Tap in, bros and besties!WATCH: https://youtu.be/vR9r214PdiwSupport the Content: https://buymeacoffee.com/BLSPodcast⁠Read on Substack: ⁠https://jazzmonet.substack.com/⁠Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcheslovesports00:00 - Big Win, Record Crowd01:22 - Wings Make History: A Complete Win in Montreal03:59 - Checking a Troll: The "Soccer vs. Football" Debate08:09 - Call Out: Congress Investigates Caitlin Clark's Fouls?!12:59 - Wasting Taxpayer Dollars on Basketball Narratives16:03 - Media Lies, Fake Narratives & AI Video19:05 - The Macro View: Sociology, Echo Chambers, and WNBA Culture Wars25:31 - Why This Congressional Letter Makes Caitlin Clark Look "Soft"34:19 - Paige Bueckers' Snake & Hostage Dribbles

https://linktr.ee/csjosephWhat's up, Ego Hackers? Welcome to the CS Joseph Podcast. In this episode, CS Joseph breaks down why Subconscious Developed Men (SDM) are often cowards and "do-nothing" men in their youth — outsourcing judgment to the collective, embracing groupthink, and creating dangerous echo chambers and mob mentality. Discover the healthiest Subconscious Developed Perceiving Male (SDPM / SDSF joy-oriented men) who excel at sensing danger, building status, and creating beauty as artists and architects. But when SD men dominate society, warriors (Unconscious Developed Men) pay the ultimate price, as seen in the Battle of Thermopylae with King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans.CS Joseph shares raw personal stories, including bar confrontations with hubris-filled SD men, backbiting, saving lives only to face groupthink attacks, family dynamics, and why UD men are statistically more masculine, invested in their children, and likely to survive hard times.Learn the dangers of common sense as "common ignorance," playing it safe, vibe checks over truth, and how SD men rely on preexisting ideas instead of original insight. Are we doomed if they're the majority?Drop a comment: Are you (or the men around you) Subconscious Developed or Unconscious Developed? What's your take on groupthink and masculinity?

Max Spangler, vice president of technology of third-party hotel management company Charlestowne Hotels, joins CoStar News Hotels reporter Natalie Harms to discuss the practical uses of artificial intelligence in the hotel business and the advancement of cybersecurity threats as technology develops at a rapid pace.

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Dennis is joined via Zoom by writer-director Elliot Tuttle to talk about his debut feature Blue Film, which is about a 20-something camboy who takes a lot of money to spend the night with an anonymous client, who ends up being a former school teacher and convicted sex offender from his small hometown. Elliot talks about why he wanted to tell this story, the knockout performances he got from his two actors, Reed Birney and Keiron Moore, keeping the budget low so he could total creative freedom and why he chose to use old camcorder footage as a visual motif in the film. Other topics include: Elliot working at Dennis's favorite L.A. revival house Vidiots, the role an intimacy coordinator played in the project, how he got to know and become mentored by indie film icon Mark Duplass and the movie review website he launched when he was ten.

If you sound like everyone else… You will compete like everyone else. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why copying your competitors keeps you trapped in the industry echo chamber. Let's be real… If your marketing looks the same… Your pricing looks the same… Your offer sounds the same… And your client experience feels the same… You are not building a brand. You are becoming a commodity. In this episode, you'll learn: Why industry standards are often just organized mediocrity How copying competitors destroys your unique advantage Why the best ideas usually come from outside your own market How bold innovation helps you stand out, charge more, and dominate The truth is simple: You cannot lead the market by copying the market. If you want to win bigger… You have to think differently. Study other industries. Borrow better systems. Create a client experience your competitors would never think to build. Because originality creates separation. And separation creates pricing power. Most people follow the footprints. Elite operators create a new path. Step out of the echo chamber. Break the standard. Deliver something different. And keep leveling up. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans have access to a flood of news, and yet we're in a deep information crisis. What's really wrong with the news media? Is it what we think it is? And what about news consumers? Most of us don't trust the media, but can we trust ourselves? By John Biewen with co-host Chenjerai Kumanyika. Interviews: Ethan Jordan, Dannagal Young, and others. Story editor: Diane Hodson. Assistant Producer, Arlene Arevalo. Fact-checking by Anna Pujol Mazzini. Music by Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band, Michelle Osis, Lili Haydn, Alex Weston, James Nathan Jones, Goodnight Lucas, and Jason Hill. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music. For more info, and transcripts, go to sceneonradio.org. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Is Evangelical support for Israel declining among the next generation? Darrell Bock joins polling experts and Mitch Glaser to reveal surprising new survey data on how modern Christians truly view Israel, and the end times. Discover why biblical theology, rather than politics, continues to drive the Church's worldview in this episode of The Table Podcast.    Time Stamps: 00:00  Introduction  02:08  The 2025 Survey on Christian Attitudes Toward Israel   05:34  Surprising Data  07:59  The Theological Foundation: The Abrahamic Covenant  13:11  The Generational Divide  17:17  The Impact of Social Media & Echo Chambers   28:10  Do Evangelicals Only Care About the End Times?  32:14  Evangelical Support for the Palestinians   38:23  Combating Misinformation   41:25  Final Encouragement   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I sit down with Thomas Hübl to explore why modern society feels increasingly polarized, emotionally fragile, and disconnected. We unpack how collective trauma, ancestral pain, and unresolved wounds from previous generations continue to shape our relationships, politics, and inner lives today. Thomas shares powerful insights on masculinity, war, leadership, emotional numbness, and the importance of learning how to stay grounded in uncertainty instead of collapsing into fear or division. This was a deep and expansive conversation about healing, human connection, and what it means to become more whole in a rapidly changing world.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Introduction00:33 - Why People Struggle to Handle Disagreement03:23 - Social Media, Echo Chambers & Relational Fragility07:13 - Collective Trauma & The Speed of Modern Life12:15 - Mental Health, Trauma & Overwhelm13:57 - What Collective & Ancestral Trauma Really Means19:49 - Why Personal Healing Matters24:50 - The Generational Wounds Men Carry26:17 - War, Peace & Collective Responsibility32:50 - Fathers, Emotional Absence & Masculinity35:09 - Extremism, Uncertainty & Modern Chaos41:30 - Why Men Feel Alone44:56 - Politics, Division & Collective Pain50:19 - Disorientation in Modern Society52:21 - Leadership, Uncertainty & The Unknown56:46 - Learning to Trust Yourself58:36 - Releasing Inherited Burdens01:02:43 - Final Thoughts01:03:13 - Where to Find Thomas Hübl

This week Larry Mizell Jr. fills in for host Evie Stokes to talk with Seattle band Chinese American Bear. The duo bonds with Larry about their mutual love of breakbeats with shoegaze guitars. All perfectly embodied in their song choice this week, Melody’s Echo Chamber’s song with El Michels Affair, “Daisy,” from her 2025 album Unclouded – out now on Domino Records.Produced by Dusty HenryMastered by: William MyersProduction support: Serafima HealyListen to the full songs on KEXP's "In Our Headphones" playlist on Spotify or the “What's In Our Headphones” playlist on YouTube.Support the podcast: kexp.org/headphonesContact us at headphones@kexp.org. Photo Credit: Diane SagnierSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"He's Bill, and his son is Will?" JuJu gives us his Top 5 NBA storylines we should be talking about and continues the investigation into whether or not Greg Cote was the inspiration for Steve Carell's character in Rooster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices