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1er épisode solo de la rentrée solo je vous raconte mon été, celui où je suis parti trois semaines à Stockholm écrire le livre sur lequel je travaille depuis un an et demi.Un livre sur ce que la technologie nous retire quand elle nous facilite tout.Ce départ est né d'une sensation que je traîne depuis longtemps, ce pincement au ventre chaque fois que je demande mon chemin à Google Maps plutôt qu'à un humain, chaque fois que je fais rédiger un texte par une IA, chaque fois que ma vie devient un peu plus pratique et un peu plus vide en même temps. Je me suis imposé une règle : aucune ligne de ce livre ne serait écrite par une machine. Et pour tenir cette règle, il me fallait un endroit où rien ne viendrait m'aider à fuir.Ce que je n'avais pas vu venir, c'est que je partais écrire un livre sur la friction dans le pays qui a le mieux réussi à la faire disparaître. Et que ça allait d'abord me mettre à terre.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons de la première semaine, celle où je n'ai adressé la parole à personne et où la solitude que je croyais désirer m'a serré le ventre pendant sept jours pleins. De l'effet de dévitalisation, ce mot que j'ai fini par trouver pour désigner ce qui nous arrive collectivement. Du papillon qui doit déchirer sa chrysalide lui-même sous peine de ne jamais voler. Du pigeon de Skinner, que je porte en moi chaque fois que j'essaie d'affiner ma routine du matin. De la nuit où j'ai décidé de jeter la moitié de mon manuscrit. Des Suédois qui s'effacent plutôt que de vous contredire, et de ce que ma sœur m'a dit à ce sujet qui m'a scié. Du Rat Park et de la cage confortable qu'on se construit tous. Et du moment où j'ai griffonné mon numéro de téléphone sur un bout de papier, à mon âge, pour le tendre à quelqu'un.Je me suis questionné sur ce que la solitude fait vraiment, sur la différence entre celle qu'on choisit et celle qui nous tombe dessus, sur ce qu'on croit épargner à nos enfants en leur retirant l'attente et l'ennui, et sur ce qui reste d'une société quand elle a poli tous ses angles.C'est un épisode long, personnel, et sans doute le plus intime que j'aie enregistré. Si vous vous êtes déjà surpris à ne pas savoir ce qui vous avait fait sourire ou pleurer dans la journée, il est pour vous.3. Citations marquantes« Comprendre un piège ne vous permet pas d'en sortir. Vingt ans plus tard, je suis plus accro que jamais. »« Je critique, je rejette, et je reste. C'est sans doute la définition la plus honnête de ma situation, et peut-être de la vôtre. »« J'ai reçu des mails de lecteurs qui me remerciaient pour ce texte que je n'avais pas écrit. Le fait que ça marche m'a prouvé l'efficacité du système et a creusé le vide encore un peu plus. »« Si vous ouvrez le cocon du papillon pour lui simplifier la vie, vous le condamnez : il ne pourra jamais voler. »« On est devenus des athlètes de la certitude dans un monde qui réclamerait plutôt des acrobates de la complexité. »(Bonus si besoin d'un sixième extrait pour les réseaux)« Je suis venu écrire sur ce qui nous arrive quand on retire toutes les frictions d'une vie, et je me suis retrouvé dans un pays qui a fait exactement ça, mais à l'échelle d'une culture entière. »4. Idées centrales discutées 1. L'effet de dévitalisation≈ 09:30 Les systèmes conçus pour nous retirer les frictions de la vie, l'attente, l'effort, l'ennui, le désaccord, finissent par nous vider de l'intérieur. Ils réduisent notre capacité à décider, nos compétences, jusqu'au sens qu'on donne à notre existence. On devient performants, productifs, et vides. Pourquoi ça compte : c'est le mot qui manquait. Tant qu'une sensation n'a pas de nom, elle existe dans le corps mais pas dans la conversation collective. Nommer permet d'agir.2. Savoir ne suffit pas≈ 03:10 Vingt ans à connaître parfaitement les mécanismes d'addiction des plateformes, et vingt ans à y céder quand même. La lucidité n'est pas un levier de changement. Pourquoi ça compte : ça disqualifie toute la littérature qui promet qu'il suffit de comprendre pour se libérer, et ça déplace la question du côté de l'environnement plutôt que de la volonté individuelle.3. Le vivant se renforce par la résistance, pas par le rendement≈ 21:00 La friction est un mauvais élève en ingénierie, on la supprime pour gagner en rendement. Mais un arbre se renforce sous le vent, les valvules du cœur avec le flux du sang, et le papillon a besoin de l'effort qui brise la chrysalide pour que ses ailes se remplissent. Pourquoi ça compte : les designers de la Silicon Valley ont appliqué la logique de la machine au vivant sans vérifier qu'elle s'y appliquait. C'est une erreur de modèle, pas une erreur de morale.4. Friction n'est pas souffrance≈ 23:00 La souffrance réelle, celle de la maladie, du deuil, de la précarité, ne construit rien, elle épuise et elle diminue, et elle demande de la justice et du soutien. Les frictions du quotidien, elles, font grandir quand on les traverse. Pourquoi ça compte : sans cette distinction, tout le propos bascule dans le discours réactionnaire du « c'était mieux quand c'était dur ». C'est le garde-fou de l'épisode.5. La bonne solitude a besoin de micro-liens≈ 32:00 Le flot d'écriture n'est pas venu de l'isolement pur. Il est arrivé au moment précis où j'ai commencé à échanger trois mots avec le type de la cantine et la femme de la sécurité. J'avais besoin d'être seul pour écrire et de ces quelques regards pour tenir debout pendant que j'écrivais seul. Pourquoi ça compte : ça renverse le mythe de l'artiste retiré du monde, et ça donne un dosage concret plutôt qu'un idéal.6. Ce n'est pas la substance qui crée l'addiction, c'est l'isolement≈ 51:30 Le rat seul se tue à la morphine, les rats du Rat Park en consomment jusqu'à dix-neuf fois moins, et ceux qui étaient déjà accros réduisent d'eux-mêmes une fois replacés dans la vie sociale. Pourquoi ça compte : appliqué à nos écrans, ça déplace tout le débat. La question n'est pas de savoir si TikTok est mauvais, mais de savoir dans quelle cage on le consomme.7. Le désaccord est un muscle qu'on a laissé fondre≈ 42:00 Les Suédois s'effacent plutôt que de vous contredire, et le résultat n'est pas un enfer, c'est doux, propre et sûr. Mais le prix, c'est un lien social qui se dévitalise. Nous suivons le même chemin avec les bulles de filtres et la disparition des lieux où l'on croisait des gens qui ne pensaient pas comme nous. Pourquoi ça compte : c'est la friction dont personne ne parle, parce que tout le monde a envie de s'en débarrasser. Et c'est peut-être celle qui nous manquera le plus.Questions structurantes de l'épisode(Format solo : ce sont les questions que je me pose à voix haute et qui portent le récit. Utilisables telles quelles pour les chapitres, les descriptions courtes, ou comme angles de relance sur les réseaux.)Pourquoi ma vie devient-elle un peu plus pratique et un peu plus vide en même temps ?Comment peut-on connaître parfaitement les mécanismes d'un piège et y rester enfermé vingt ans ?Qu'est-ce qu'une sensation qui n'a pas de mot ? Existe-t-elle vraiment tant qu'on ne peut pas la nommer ?Que se passe-t-il exactement quand on retire à un être vivant toutes les résistances qu'il rencontre ?Où passe la ligne entre la friction qui construit et la souffrance qui détruit, et pourquoi les confond-on autant aujourd'hui ?Est-ce que la solitude qu'on désire est vraiment celle qui nous fait du bien ?Qu'est-ce qui a changé entre une époque où l'attente était le décor et une époque où elle est devenue une agression ?Pourquoi cherche-t-on à affiner jusqu'à son repos, et qu'est-ce que ça dit de notre rapport au hasard ?Que faut-il pour accepter de jeter la moitié d'un travail quand une solution confortable est à portée de main ?Combien de décisions ai-je réellement prises aujourd'hui, et combien ont été prises pour moi ?Que devient une société qui a réussi à supprimer le conflit de ses relations quotidiennes ?Est-ce qu'on protège nos enfants en leur retirant l'attente, l'ennui et l'échec, ou est-ce qu'on les prive de ce qui nous a construits ?Hébergé par Audiomeans. 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“Send Coach John a message”I found a post from Damon West (@damonwest7) that reminded me about how to get my day going.  He shared this:  “Start your day with one question: how am I going to show up today for myself and for others?  Because your attitude, your effort, and your presence will shape every room you walk into.”  Then spend the day doing your best to be your best for yourself and others.  In all that I have to do, mowing the lawn for example, I need to show up and do my best since I can't do the entire lawn at once - I need to focus in and get the front yard done today and do it the best that I can despite the pain I'm in.  I need to show up and do my best, even when I run an errand that has to get done. Every little thing that we do, it's better when we show up and do our best.   Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Brian explains the ongoing litigation surrounding Trump's execute order banning mail-in ballots. Brian interviews the Democratic Senate nominees in Maine and South Carolina, Troy Jackson and Annie Andrews. And Norm Eisen discusses Trump's latest beef with the Kennedy Center.Support Annie Andrews: https://drannieandrews.com/Support Troy Jackson: https://www.jacksonformaine.com/Support Norm Eisen: https://www.democracydefendersfund.org/Written by Brian Tyler CohenProduced by Sam GraberRecorded in Los Angeles, CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos that stream live on YouTube every weekday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Eastern! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos that stream live on YouTube every weekday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Eastern! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel joins The Greg Hill Show on Monday, August 24th, 2026. Vrabel discusses the preseason win against the Eagles, the identity of the team, depth and current roster competition battles and more. Plus, looking ahead to the final preseason game against the Browns and the final roster cutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erika Coleman is a speaker, consultant, TEDx speaker, Harvard-trained organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and self-described recovering overachiever. She built a company with more than 50 employees and over a million dollars in annual revenue while chasing the kind of success many people aspire to. But behind that success was a growing cost. What followed was a journey to understand stress, achievement, and performance at a much deeper level, ultimately leading her to Harvard and the development of her Even-Achieving framework. Find more information on Erika here - https://www.erikacolemanspeaks.com If you're looking for a clean, effective beverage made with real ingredients, try Hazlo. The new Blood Orange Hibiscus flavor is available on Amazon, and Endurance Minded listeners will receive an exclusive discount. Order Hazlo Here - https://a.co/d/0e3QcBU6 If you're ready to be in the room with people who will change your life and business, check out Growth Circle, a High-Impact Entrepreneur Community. Retreats, masterminds, and strategic coaching for health and fitness entrepreneurs ready to grow faster, lead with confidence, and stop building alone. https://www.impactinitiative.network/services/growth-circle

Eastern States 100 is over, and if you were watching the race unfold this weekend, you know there was a lot more going on than just who crossed the finish line first. Yes, Kaylee Frederick is the story. She didn't just win the women's race. She won Eastern States outright, becoming the first woman in race history to take the overall win. And she did it on a day when simply getting through 103 miles of Pennsylvania trail was an accomplishment all by itself. At just 21, Kaylee finished in 23:09, setting a new women's course record in the process. She crossed the line around 4:09 Sunday morning after more than 23 hours of running through the Pennsylvania heat and humidity. But we'll also talk about the rest of the race. Because 2026 Eastern States brought the heat and humidity, and then some more humidity for good measure. This is already one of the biggest 100-milers in the East: 103 miles, more than 20,000 feet of climbing, remote and technical trails, and long stretches where you really have to take care of yourself. Add in a hot, humid day and things get interesting pretty quickly. Effort that normally feels manageable started costing runners more. Cooling became critical. Hydration and electrolytes became a constant calculation. The climbs got harder, the runnable sections weren't nearly as runnable, and eventually everybody had to figure out just how much they were willing to give the conditions. Eastern States has never really been generous with buckles. Historically, only about half of the runners who start make it to the finish. In 2025, 258 runners started and 133 finished. The race's nine-year average finish rate is just 49.8%, and some years have dropped into the 30-percent range. That's the part of Eastern States that can get lost when we're talking about the front of the pack. While Kaylee was out there rewriting the record book, hundreds of other runners were having their own completely different Eastern States experience. Some were racing for a podium. Some were chasing a PR. Some were trying to beat a cutoff. Some were just trying to keep moving when their body was very clearly asking them to stop. Those are the stories that make this race what it is. So this week on The Running Mullet, we're recapping Eastern States from top to bottom. From Kaylee's historic win, to the standout performances that lead to podium finishes, the runners who fought their way through the heat and humidity, the people who surprised themselves, the people who got absolutely humbled by Pennsylvania, the DNFs, the buckle stories, the weather, the strategy, the amazing aid stations, and finally what it actually takes to get through one of the hardest 100-milers around. Because at Eastern States, the winner gets the headline, but every finisher has a story.

From the outside, she's on top of it. Then something small happens — a cold, a bad night, one extra thing — and the whole thing collapses. And she decides the collapse is the problem. She needs to be better. More disciplined. Try harder.But the collapse isn't the problem. The collapse is information. The problem is that she's been running her whole life on a system that was never built for her brain — and every time it falls over, she reads it as proof that she's the thing that's broken. Rachel Few is back, and this one is about the loop underneath all of it: if I could just try harder. Why effort was rewarded your whole life, why it stopped working the moment you had kids, and what it actually takes to stop surviving and start thriving — not the influencer version with the one massage and the full cup, the real one.CHAPTERS00:00 — The collapse isn't the problem. The collapse is information.02:07 — Why 'just try harder' worked for years — until it didn't03:12 — Jane's two years out of school, and the effort trap hiding inside a success story04:36 — Add kids, and the sprint you can't run as a marathon05:42 — Fight or flight: why you can't get the drone view of your own life06:41 — Why every mum deserves a coach, and nobody questions it for a marathon06:56 — The homework trap — leaving every appointment with more to do09:02 — Why women keep landing back on 'I'm the problem'10:25 — Effort that's purposeful vs effort that's just doing, doing, doing11:26 — 'I've done years of therapy but I still can't get the shopping done'13:22 — When to go back and unpack, and when to stay in the here and now15:27 — The Friday meltdown that actually started on Monday16:48 — The map: why women stop feeling like they're winging it17:45 — The wine-and-big-plans trap, and Jane's real conversation with her husband20:15 — The rugby coaching question — is it the thing you want, or one of four?23:38 — Doing the mapping for our kids but never for ourselves26:35 — Her one takeaway: cancel half a dayRESOURCES & REFERENCESFor more on Rachel Few — https://rachelfew.com/Free ResourcesADHD Physical Health & Emotional Wellbeing Kit — for the burnout and the body-keeps-score part — https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-physical-health-emotional-wellbeing-kit/Paid ResourcesADHD Reset Workbook — Values, Energy & Planning — the closest thing to the 'what fills my cup, what goes, where are my spoons' mapping Rachel walks through — https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-reset-workbook-values-energy-planning-for-adhd-mums/ADHD Mums Shop — https://adhdmums.com.au/shop/Related EpisodesOverstimulated Before 7am — And No One Sees the Work — with Rachel Few — her first episode, one of the most-consumed on the show — https://adhdmums.com.au/adhd-podcast-episodes/rachel-few/What Is Underneath the Mask? Uncovering Who You Are After Diagnosis — S2 EP17, with Tanya Hicks — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-17-underneath-the-mask-uncovering-who-you-are-after-diagnosis/Burnout, Pain & Weird Symptoms? The ADHD Link No One Told Us About — S2 EP62, Jane solo — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-62-burnout-pain-weird-symptoms-the-adhd-link-no-one-told-us-about/Preventing Burnout: The Power of Setting Boundaries — S2 EP37, with Kara Lynch — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-37-adhd-autism-or-both-karas-story-of-burnout-and-sensory-overload/About the GuestRachel Few runs Neurodivergent Counselling and Mentoring on the Sunshine Coast — telehealth, available Australia-wide. As a social worker, former school counsellor, and neurodivergent mother herself, her approach is holistic and body-centred: working with the nervous system as much as the brain.Website: https://rachelfew.com — free 15-minute connection calls available via her site.

This talk explores how to cultivate vitality, courage and resilience in your life.   You'll learn how you can manage the energy you have and how to build vigor and confidence to pursue that which calls you.

Grace is a gift—not something we earn. But if we've already received grace, what role does effort play in our walk with Jesus? This Sunday, we'll continue our new Abide in Me series and explore the difference between being saved by grace and being formed into the image of Christ, and why following Jesus requires both surrender and intentional effort.

From Gross to Subtle: The Journey of Ashtanga Yoga Practice In this episode, Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann explore the two ends of the yoga spectrum: the gross and the subtle, the dynamic and the still, the effortful and the refined. Ashtanga Yoga asks us to inhabit both worlds, jumping through, sweating, moving the body with strong discipline, and then turning inward, softening into breath, subtle sensation, and the quietude of mind. Drawing from Sanskrit roots and classical teachings, Kino and Tim explain how sthūla, gross or dense practice, and sūkṣma, subtle or refined practice, are not opposites but complementary gateways into yoga. They discuss how the foundational tools of the practice, āsana, prāṇāyāma, and dṛṣṭi, can carry practitioners from surface-level sensation toward deeper layers of awareness. The conversation unfolds around Patañjali's timeless definition of yoga, yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ, the stilling of the mind's movements. Kino and Tim share stories, personal reflections, and practical lessons on balancing abhyāsa, steady practice, with vairāgya, letting go. Along the way, they remind us that contentment, santoṣa, is not resignation but a doorway into clarity, and that every choice plants seeds in the soil of karma. Whether through strong postures, subtle meditation, or the quiet discipline of daily practice, this talk invites us to see yoga as both gross and subtle, both active and still, always guiding us toward the inner horizon of awareness. Practice with Kino, Tim, and our global community on Omstars. Explore thousands of yoga classes, in-depth courses, live practices, meditation, prāṇāyāma, and more at Omstars.com.

Effort doesn't pay, results do – and the marketplace rewards the value you create rather than the effort you expend. In this episode, I explain why no one cares about your struggle unless it produces outcomes that genuinely benefit other people. Using the example of Lionel Messi, I demonstrate why mastery is measured by leverage, efficiency, and impact – not exertion. Join my community: The Captains' Quarters. Attend bimonthly group consultations where I answer members' questions and work through their problems in real time. Participate in AMAs with notable guests, access nearly 100 hours of unpublished content, receive discounts on individual consultations, gain a community of supportive, like-minded individuals, and much more. Use this link to learn more: https://orion-taraban.com Access me 24/7 with Orion AI: Trained on my entire body of work, Orion AI allows me to weigh in on your situation in real time. Bridge the gap between theory and execution with actionable, personalized advice. Text or talk in over 70 languages. Available on Telegram. Start your free trial today: https://oriontaraban.ai Buy my book, "The Value of Others" Ebook: https://amzn.to/460uGrA Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3YfFwbx Paperback: https://amzn.to/3xQuIFK Buy my book, "Starry Night" Ebook: https://amzn.to/4qJrh9U Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3LuUJRS Paperback: https://amzn.to/4sGcqOY Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations Subscribe to my newsletter: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oriontaraban Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriontaraban Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Orion's Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQ Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com. GRE Bites: https://www.youtube.com/@grebites4993 Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join Sound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.com Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world. #psychology #success #messi

Is it possible we are missing the plans that God has for our lives? Are we wasting our time and potential, that God would otherwise have extraordinary plans for?The regulars continue this unofficial series, bringing together both scripture and anecdote, about utilizing the time and talent God has given us all.----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us Fan Mail. Newest Midroll

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Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz examine A.J. Brown's recent joint practice behavior and question if he quit on the Eagles last season. They unveil the fan-voted Eagles Mount Rushmore, leading to a discussion about Lane Johnson's inclusion over a quarterback.

When your criminal indictment and decision to prosecute against a political critic of Trump, Former FBI Dir. James Comey, comes down to (a) excerpts from his fictional novel; (b) his appearance on Late Night television; and (c) and email from a disgruntled cousin, it may be by very definition an admission of prosecutorial misconduct to justify the dismissal of the case. Popok takes a close look at the new filings. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Timothy 3:14-19 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss how to be a worker that doesn't need to be ashamed, by handling the Word correctly.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26530The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

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Paul Heslop, UN Senior Mine Action Advisor in Ukraine, zooms in to discuss the demining efforts in Ukraine.Dan Primack, Axios business editor, delivers a private equity explainer and discusses the Amazon AI training facility shredding rare books once they scan them.CNN's John King discusses the Dems changing up the voting calendar, and the Trump administration's campaign for private state voter data.

As more context to our previous episode examining just how many opportunities authorities had to intervene against Jeffrey Epstein, an amended lawsuit brought by 32 Epstein survivors added another extraordinary allegation to the timeline. According to the complaint, former Playboy Playmate Audra Lynn Christiansen told Hugh Hefner in 2005 that Epstein had raped and trafficked her, and that she had also been trafficked to Macau casino billionaire Stanley Ho. Christiansen, who was 23 and living at the Playboy Mansion at the time, reportedly turned to Hefner because she believed his prominence and law-enforcement connections might force authorities to take her allegations seriously. Hefner then allegedly contacted the FBI multiple times on her behalf specifically to report Epstein. That meant the bureau was allegedly being handed information about Epstein's sexual abuse and trafficking in 2005, during the same general period in which Palm Beach police were beginning to uncover their own evidence against him.What makes the revelation especially important in the context of our previous discussion is what allegedly happened next: essentially nothing. According to the lawsuit, the FBI did not follow up with Christiansen until October 2020, roughly fifteen years after Hefner's calls and more than a year after Epstein was dead. The allegation fits into the survivors' much broader case against the federal government, which contends that the FBI received credible warnings about Epstein dating back to at least 1996 yet repeatedly failed to investigate him aggressively enough to stop the abuse. The government has sought dismissal of the lawsuit and has argued, among other things, that the FBI was not legally required to investigate every complaint it received, while the survivors maintain that the failures went far beyond one missed tip. So when placed alongside everything we discussed previously, Hefner's alleged calls add another disturbing data point: Epstein was not operating because nobody was sounding alarms. People were sounding alarms, victims were identifying him, influential intermediaries were allegedly contacting federal law enforcement on their behalf, and yet another opportunity to meaningfully intervene appears to have disappeared into the system.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

https://teachhoops.com/ My kids do not play hard. It might be the oldest complaint in coaching, and in this episode Coach Collins argues that most coaches are diagnosing it wrong. When a team does not play hard, we tend to treat it like a character problem. That kid is lazy. This group is soft. But playing hard is not a personality trait. It is a standard, and standards have to be taught, defined, and celebrated just like any skill in the game. The episode starts with a revealing test: if you asked five of your players what playing hard means in your program, would you get the same answer five times? The phrase play harder is not coachable because a kid cannot hit a standard he cannot see. Coach Collins walks through how to turn effort into visible, countable behaviors, things like sprinting the floor both directions, chasing every loose ball to the deck, sprinting to huddles, and picking teammates up off the floor. When effort becomes a checklist instead of a mood, a player can win the night even when his shot is broken. From there, the conversation turns to what coaches celebrate. Whatever you celebrate is whatever you grow, and your team learns what you really value from the first clip in your film session, not from the slogans on your practice shirts. Coach Collins explains why the first clip should be a charge or a deflection, why charting hustle plays changes behavior, and why every team plays hard at the things the coach counts. The episode also gets to the heart of effort: connection and clarity. Kids do not play hard for programs. They play hard for people. A player empties the tank when he trusts his coach and cannot stand the thought of letting his teammates down, and that trust is built in the hallway and on his worst days, long before the season starts. Role clarity matters just as much, because a confused player looks lazy, and a kid who does not know how his effort helps the team will never sell out for it. Finally, Coach Collins asks coaches to look in the mirror. Long lines and long speeches kill effort, standing around teaches standing around, and a standard your star does not have to meet is not a standard at all. The episode closes with a practical challenge: write out five visible behaviors that define playing hard in your program, then teach them the way you would teach a press break. Name them, rep them, track them, and celebrate them. This is an episode for coaches who are tired of begging for effort in February and ready to start teaching it in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About 5000 people have been displaced on Indonesia's Flores island, after an earthquake hit the region, followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Many families spent the night in makeshift shelters outside their collapsed homes. They say they are not receiving enough help from Jakarta.Also in the programme: New South Wales is launching a gun buyback scheme; and President Lula da Silva launches his re-election campaign in Brazil.(Photo: Evacuees affected by an earthquake stay in temporary shelters in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 16 August 2026. CREDIT: EPA/Shutterstock)

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As part of a monthlong series about doing less, host Greta Johnsen talks to a theater director and an author about attention, achievement, effort, and ease. First, Greta speaks with Michaela Goldhaber, a Bay-Area playwright, director, and dramaturg who is also involved in disability justice work through her theater company Wry Crips Disabled Women's Theater Group. Then, she talks to Cathy Haynes, the author of The Fullness of Time: Marking the Day by Birdsong, Blooms, Shadows, and Stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(August 14, 2026) Lawmakers demand answers about USS Lincoln conditions as reports emerge of sailors attempting to jump overboard. Amid legal battle, LA couple’s surrogate gives birth in Texas to baby with heart defect. This year’s El Nino is huge and already changing the world. Effort to ban genetically modified animals died in California legislature… advocates blame politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever felt like you're the one doing all the work to keep a relationship alive? Many of us have poured our hearts into relationships where the effort wasn't equally returned, believing that if we tried harder or gave someone more time, things would change. But healthy relationships aren't sustained through pursuit—they're built on mutual care, consistency, and reciprocity. In this episode, we explore why we chase people who don't meet us halfway, the emotional cost of one-sided relationships, and how to recognize patterns over promises. You'll also learn how to step back without closing your heart and make room for people who genuinely reciprocate your effort. Because the right relationships shouldn't leave you questioning where you stand. They should remind you that you are valued, respected, and equally chosen.

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Recent primary results were supposed to offer clues on voters' appetite for progressive candidates. But the results — so far — paint a muddled picture. What does that mean for the party's midterm strategy? And new inflation numbers are out and lettuce was a highlight. How are the leafy greens impacting the cost of living? Plus, rescue teams in Colombia are racing to find the nearly 500 earthquake victims still buried under rubble.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Arezou Rezvani, Alice Woelfle, Jason Breslow, Rafael Nam and Tina Kraja. It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Milton Guevara. Our director is Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Carleigh Strange. Our technical director is Zac Coleman.And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.(0:00) Introduction(01:51) Democratic Party Divide(05:38) Lettuce is Saving You Green(09:23) Colombia Rescue EffortsSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Today, we take you through the bike and swim and talk about all kinds of ways you can be smarter so you're ready to run off the bike. We talk about handling hills, keeping the ego in check on flats, along with effort indicators that you may be digging a hole. We look at how to gain time, how to breathe, and the worst way to try and gain time. We talk about the concept of burning "mini-matches" in the swim and bike. We look at ways to save fatigue, climbs vs. descents, and being in the right gear at the right time. We look at the importance of comfort in your wetsuit, sighting practice, and why you should be using a pull buoy more often. Topics: Hills and climbing Effort indicators How the hills chip away at your legs Shallow breathing Is nasal breathing the best indicator? Higher watts, trying harder, and going slower How to gain time in efficient ways The worst way to gain time Getting in the right gear at the right time Burning min-matches Saving fatigue The importance of keeping your line and cornering Climbs vs. Descents Finding sighting landmarks, especially when choppy Your overall comfort level is key Wetsuit issues and why you need to wear it often in training Nothing new on race day Is your neck pain from the bike or swim? Why you should use a pull buoy more often as the race nears Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

There's a big difference between working on a platform and owning the platform. I can do the work and get paid, but some of the value I produce still goes to the company and the ownership of the company. If I want the highest ROI from a platform, I need to understand that the highest leverage comes from owning it outright. Show Notes: [05:22]#1 Workers earn income, whereas owners capture value. [14:21]#2 Platforms can scale beyond individual output.  [17:54]#3 Ownership creates leverage. [20:39] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 1690: A Dirty Secret That Social Media Platforms Don't Want You To Know Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent.   It is a standard. If your results don't match your ability, something in your approach is out of alignment. Most people do not have a motivation problem.   They have a consistency problem. Power Presence is the system for operating with greater discipline, clarity, structure, and execution under pressure. Learn more: → http://www.PowerPresenceProtocol.com  Know what to do but not always doing it?  Measure your execution at → http://RateMyExecution.com. Get Dre's free Daily Game email at http://WorkOnMyGame.com. Every day you'll receive one practical lesson on leadership, mindset, discipline, and execution to help you perform at a higher level. No fluff. Just game

Pat Ryder, Nassau County Police Department Commissioner, joins Sid to offer his reaction to Gov. Kathy Hochul remaining steadfast in countering federal deportation efforts via I.C.E. across the state, as the governor's race tightens less than three months until Election Day – and just days before the president heads to Long Island to appear with Republican gubernatorial nominee and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Bears' stadium saga.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium pursuit as the organization moves forward with due diligence on two sites in Hammond, Indiana while maintaining occasional dialogue with Illinois lawmakers.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the latest developments in the Bears' stadium pursuit as the organization moves forward with due diligence on two sites in Hammond, Indiana while maintaining occasional dialogue with Illinois lawmakers. After that, Rahimi and Grote took calls from Score listeners who sounded off on the Bears' stadium saga.

Cali, Colombia, was hit hard by this week's earthquake, and now, a mix of local and regional rescue teams are on the ground trying to find people in the rubble. Also, a look at the origin and uncertain future of Temporary Protected Status in the US. And, a conversation about immigrants dealing with hyphenated identities. Plus, a secret language created by Chinese women hundreds of years ago to share their struggles and dreams with each other. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

SPONSORS: 1) MONARCH: Write your own money story with Monarch. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core at https://monarch.com with code JULIAN. 2) MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at https://mood.com with code JULIAN. JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Matan Even is an American comedian & YouTuber known for pranks and absurdist humor. He satirizes modern day society via his on-camera alter-ego. MATAN's LINKS - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@matanevenoff - IG: https://www.instagram.com/matanevenoff FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY IG: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://x.com/juliandorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Watch This 1:51 - Clorox & Mossad 4:41 - Matan on and off camera 6:25 - Entourage, H*tler, Eug*nics & Slavery 8:32 - Matan's Slave Test & Django 13:31 - Dumb People & the Trans Community 16:58 - Showers are k*lling you 19:12 - Trash cans, German Cover, the Romans & Matan's Jewish Roots 21:28 - Matan on becoming Un-Jewish & talking w/ guests 23:01 - Phone & Clorox 25:09 - Matan's guests & Danny Jones' table 27:24 - Acquiring Mike-Mike 28:29 - Matan's IQ & Epstein Jr. 31:09 - Palm Beach Pete & Julian's Ethnicity 40:22 - Matan was so nice and then he was a demon 41:09 - Kim Jong Un influenced Matan 44:30 - Matan gets guests from Julian & shampoos a purple heart 46:05 - Selling dead people's couches & fleecing Jeff Bezos 48:23 - Matan ruined danny's shirt 49:43 - Fat homeless people 53:01 - when Matan knew he was funny, Matan's Rabbi (Bill Clinton) 54:39 - Jeffrey Epstein's “Good Deeds” & Invading Countries 56:05 - Matan is bored of Ukraine 1:00:13 - Matan has never been intoxicated 1:02:36 - Autism 1:07:57 - is Matan gay? 1:10:07 - Italian Mobsters 1:13:56 - Bryan Johnson 1:16:40 - Epstein Island 1:17:38 - Matan on Bryan Johnson taking from kid 1:19:40 - What Matan would do with $400 Million 1:22:41 - Epstein's NYC house 1:23:52 - Moon Landing & Matan's Efforts as an a**hole 1:26:11 - Joe Rogan Guest who said life was in danger 1:28:19 - Matan is stronger than his short height suggests 1:29:33 - Gun Collection & Security Teams 1:32:06 - 9/11 1:33:31 - Kim Jong Un Getup 1:34:35 - Shenanigans during bathroom break 1:36:58 - Matan steals globe and sparkling water 1:38:14 - Should Israel exist 1:38:59 - How many countries has Matan been to 1:39:43 - Matan's white tent & Mark Gagnon 1:42:05 - Being President & Puberty Blockers 1:43:52 - Matan's World Tour & Hosting NYC Political Event 1:46:10 - Mexican Standoff & Danny almost dies 1:49:41 - Matan & Cartels 1:50:26 - The F*nt Crisis, Population Control & Mike-Mike 1:52:49 - “Proper” Eugenics 1:55:09 - Japanese guys falling over on subway 1:56:50 - Matan's Master R*ce 1:57:17 - Matan going back to Israel 1:58:07 - How Matan's slavery would work 1:59:02 - Matan did not like Bonnie Blue 2:00:13 - Matan preps for guests 2:01:20 - Does Matan think John Kiriakou is still in CIA 2:03:56 - Does Matan think Andy Bustamante is still in CIA 2:04:59 - Would Matan disband the CIA 2:05:25 - Will Matan fix the table & the long goodbye CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 461 - MATAN Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to assist Russia's war efforts. This shipment, potentially totaling 120 missiles, significantly bolsters Russia's magazine depth as it continues pounding Ukrainian cities. The relationship is mutually beneficial: Russia receives much-needed munitions and troops, while North Korea gains combat experience and technical assistance for its satellite and missile programs. Ukraine, facing a critical shortage of air defense interceptors, is seeking to use Starlink within Russian territory to hunt and strike these missile launchers before they can fire. (1)

TABLE OF CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-10-2026.John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to assist Russia's war efforts. This shipment, potentially totaling 120 missiles, significantly bolsters Russia's magazine depth as it continues pounding Ukrainian cities. The relationship is mutually beneficial: Russia receives much-needed munitions and troops, while North Korea gains combat experience and technical assistance for its satellite and missile programs. Ukraine, facing a critical shortage of air defense interceptors, is seeking to use Starlink within Russian territory to hunt and strike these missile launchers before they can fire. (1)Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, aiming to restore rights and select new electoral authorities by December. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of a firm election date and the ongoing militarization of the Bolivarian revolution. Simultaneously, diplomatic relations between Brazil and the U.S. have deteriorated, resulting in the U.S. revoking the credentials of Brazil's ambassador. In Colombia, new president Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a decisive military response against narco-terrorism, a move that regional leaders hope will dismantle the cross-border havens used by Venezuelan-linked criminal groups. (2)Malcolm Hoenlein discusses a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan that has emerged to counter Iranian influence and the Muslim Brotherhood. Meanwhile, in Gaza, empirical data from UNICEF and the WHO challenges international narratives of famine, showing malnutrition rates are actually lower than in many neighboring countries. Theft of aid by Hamas remains a primary obstacle to relief efforts. In Iran, the regime faces severe domestic instability due to energy and water shortages, yet it continues to make extreme "non-negotiable" demands of the U.S., including $300 billion in reparations, while escalating public executions to silence internal dissent. (3)David Daoud explains Iran is currently leveraging negotiations with the U.S. to secure a ceasefire that protects Hezbollah from further Israeli military pressure while allowing the group to rebuild. Critics argue that U.S. security assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is a poor investment, as the LAF lacks the political will to disarm Hezbollah within its own borders. While a fragile ceasefire has shifted active war toward localized "policing operations" and skirmishes, Hezbollah explicitly rejects any linkage between an Israeli withdrawal and its own disarmament. The Trump administration is reportedly prioritizing "quiet" in Lebanon, which has forced Israeli forces into a more reactive posture. (4)Mariam Wahba reports the Sudanese civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now entering its fourth year, has left over 400,000 dead. The conflict has evolved into a complex proxy war; the UAE supports the RSF to gain access to gold mines, while Egypt and Turkey lean toward the SAF. Iran has further complicated the battlefield by selling drones and hardware to both factions. Although neither side is seen as morally superior, civilians frequently celebrate when the SAF liberates territory from the RSF. Sudanese activists continue to call for a transition to civilian government despite the ongoing violence. (5)Bridget Toomey reports the Houthis have escalated their regional campaign by striking Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, demonstrating their ability to disrupt global energy markets despite recent defense pacts. Within Yemen, the Houthis are intensifying attacks on government-held ports like Mocha and oil-rich regions like Marib to expand their territorial control. These strikes often target civilian displacement camps, using ballistic missiles and drones to sow terror and gain leverage in future negotiations. While Saudi Arabia pursues diplomatic off-ramps through Omani mediation, the Houthis continue to use military pressure to force an agreement favorable to their long-term dominance. (6)Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the Houthis' methodical campaign, likely coordinated with Iran, to intimidate Saudi Arabia and prevent its entry into the Abraham Accords. Recent strikes on Mocha and Jazan highlight a resurgence of the 12-year-old Yemeni civil war, which remains a primary source of regional instability. While a new Sunni alliance between Pakistan and Turkey offers symbolic support to the Saudis, it lacks the practical military "teeth" to intervene on the ground. Meanwhile, the UAE is asserting itself as an agile regional powerhouse, investing in high-tech infrastructure and maintaining an uncompromising stance against the Muslim Brotherhood. (7)Janatyn Sayeh analyzes the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, an original IRGC veteran, to the Supreme National Security Council, signaling a return to hardline, ideologically driven decision-making in Tehran. Rezaei, linked to past international terrorism, reinforces the regime's aggressive stance against the U.S. and Israel. Iran currently refuses to engage in talks until the U.S. meets extreme demands, including unfreezing all assets and paying billions in reparations. The regime utilizes a "good cop, bad cop" strategy between factions to maximize leverage, but remains unified in its goals of expanding its nuclear program and securing regional dominance through its "resistance axis." (8)Conrad Black reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure to revitalize Canada's economy 16 months after his election. Despite being a "treasure house" of resources, Canada suffers from lengthy project delays caused by redundant provincial regulations and indigenous land claims. Black notes that Canada's public sector workforce is disproportionately large, representing 12% of the population, and calls for corporate tax cuts to foster competitiveness. While Carney is exploring diversified trade, the U.S. remains Canada's indispensable partner, accounting for roughly 64% of its trade. Carney's political survival depends on achieving the kind of robust growth seen south of the border. (9)Scott Harold explains the U.S. and Japan are adopting a "walking quietly and carrying a big stick" approach to deter a Chinese attack on Taiwan. This strategy involves creating a "hellscape" of thousands of drones and missiles to make an amphibious assault impossibly risky for Beijing. While Japan's official documents avoid explicitly naming Taiwan to prevent escalation, its leadership views a conflict as a survival-endangering situation. China's attempts to annex portions of the Western Pacific as domestic waters pose a direct threat to the global economy. Persistent deterrence remains essential, as the Chinese military currently lacks high-end operational experience and faces leadership purges. (10)Bill Gertz reports a Pentagon official's attendance at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebration has sparked fears of a "defeatist" accommodation policy toward Beijing. Critics argue that seeking "respectful relations" with a Leninist regime is interpreted as subservience and weakness. This shift is reportedly influenced by concerns over Chinese control of rare earth minerals. China continues its global expansion and military bullying against neighbors like the Philippinesand Japan. Gertz warns that the U.S. education system is failing to inform the public about the threats of China's high-tech totalitarian system, which seeks to dominate through economic and military coercion. (11)

It's no secret that voters are increasingly disgusted by today's extremist, right-wing Republican lawmakers. But less known is the fact that extremist GOP lawmakers are even more disgusted by you voters!They're so disgusted that a top legislative priority of Republican leaders in the White House, Congress, and state legislatures is to rig election rules, literally to rule-out issues and voters they don't like. For example, Republicans in Missouri (the “Show Me” State) showed us what they're made of by attempting to kill the people's right to amend their state's constitution. Missouri and 25 other states have long provided a citizen-led initiative process so the people can propose and pass their own laws, rather than always depending on politicians to “do what's right.” Yes – it's direct democracy!But the people (damn them!) have been passing things like providing health care for the poor and raising the minimum wage. So, “No-no!” screeched Republican leaders and corporate lobbyists, who otherwise control the entire state government. In a perversion of people power, they wrote a ballot initiative that, effectively, would leave direct democracy “dead” in Missouri.Clever, huh? Use the initiative process to kill the initiative process.But the people rallied, exposed the fraud, and in a massive turnout of voters in last week's elections 80 percent – 80 percent! – rejected the establishment's anti-democracy ploy.Missourians showed ‘em – but anti-democracy elites are now pushing direct-voter bans in 15 other states, including Arizona, Florida, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Utah. To keep track and shove back against these plutocratic power grabs, connect with the nationwide monitoring and grassroots campaigns of the Fairness Project: thefairnessproject.org.More from MissouriWant to keep up with Missourians who are fighting the good fight? Here are some rabble rousers whose work we love:* Jess Piper and her newsletter, The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper * Will Westmoreland - his newsletter is here!Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Can long-distance relationships actually work or does the distance eventually expose everything that is not working?This week, Andrea is joined by friend and reinvention strategist Amy Watts for a candid conversation about the realities of dating someone who does not live down the street or even in the same state.Amy shares what she has learned from multiple long-distance relationships, including one that began after an established relationship suddenly became coast to coast. Andrea brings a completely different perspective. She is navigating long-distance dating herself for the first time and discovering that it may actually fit her life better than she expected.They get into the difference between building a genuine connection and living in the fantasy of weekend visits, why long-distance dating can force important conversations much earlier, and the questions you need to ask before investing your time, emotions and airfare.Plus, they talk trust, communication, attachment styles, self-sabotage, the anxiety that can creep in when you do not know when you will see each other again, and why having the next visit on the calendar can matter more than you think.Can distance actually help you build a stronger foundation or are you falling for the highlight reel?This is Part 1 of Andrea and Amy's conversation. Part 2 continues next week.

https://teachhoops.com/ My kids do not play hard. It might be the oldest complaint in coaching, and in this episode Coach Collins argues that most coaches are diagnosing it wrong. When a team does not play hard, we tend to treat it like a character problem. That kid is lazy. This group is soft. But playing hard is not a personality trait. It is a standard, and standards have to be taught, defined, and celebrated just like any skill in the game. The episode starts with a revealing test: if you asked five of your players what playing hard means in your program, would you get the same answer five times? The phrase play harder is not coachable because a kid cannot hit a standard he cannot see. Coach Collins walks through how to turn effort into visible, countable behaviors, things like sprinting the floor both directions, chasing every loose ball to the deck, sprinting to huddles, and picking teammates up off the floor. When effort becomes a checklist instead of a mood, a player can win the night even when his shot is broken. From there, the conversation turns to what coaches celebrate. Whatever you celebrate is whatever you grow, and your team learns what you really value from the first clip in your film session, not from the slogans on your practice shirts. Coach Collins explains why the first clip should be a charge or a deflection, why charting hustle plays changes behavior, and why every team plays hard at the things the coach counts. The episode also gets to the heart of effort: connection and clarity. Kids do not play hard for programs. They play hard for people. A player empties the tank when he trusts his coach and cannot stand the thought of letting his teammates down, and that trust is built in the hallway and on his worst days, long before the season starts. Role clarity matters just as much, because a confused player looks lazy, and a kid who does not know how his effort helps the team will never sell out for it. Finally, Coach Collins asks coaches to look in the mirror. Long lines and long speeches kill effort, standing around teaches standing around, and a standard your star does not have to meet is not a standard at all. The episode closes with a practical challenge: write out five visible behaviors that define playing hard in your program, then teach them the way you would teach a press break. Name them, rep them, track them, and celebrate them. This is an episode for coaches who are tired of begging for effort in February and ready to start teaching it in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Burnham explains the FCC's efforts to prohibit military-grade, foreign-produced drones, specifically targeting Chinese firms like DJI due to security concerns. These "dual-use" systems are defined by their ability to carry heavy loads and utilize advanced sensor arrays. A significant security gap exists because critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals lacks the same protections afforded to airports and military bases. Burnham cites a 2024 arrest of a man flying an unregistered drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as evidence of the threat. The Trumpadministration has issued executive orders to secure American airspace from unidentified objects. (7)