Podcasts about Environment

BMW i3 OPENS RESERVATIONS WITH 912 KM WLTP RANGEBMW has opened reservations for the new electric i3, led by the 50 xDrive with a 108.7 kWh battery, 345 kW dual-motor AWD, up to 912 km/567 miles WLTP range and 400 kW charging that can add up to 423 km/263 miles in 10 minutes. Prices start at €65,900 in Germany and $61,500 before destination in the US, with UK deliveries due autumn 2026, bringing BMW's Neue Klasse technology into the core 3 Series market with genuinely long-range capability.BMW PLANS ENTRY-LEVEL NEUE KLASSE EV FOR 2028BMW is planning a smaller Neue Klasse EV for Europe in 2028, reportedly known internally as NB0 and expected to become the i1, with rear-wheel drive and possible dual-motor versions rather than the front-wheel-drive layout of today's 1 Series. With the combustion 1 Series expected to remain into the early 2030s, BMW could sell two similarly sized hatchbacks in parallel as Neue Klasse technology moves into a more price-sensitive part of the market.RIVIAN R2 PET CAM WON'T WORK WITH PEOPLE INSIDERivian will add Pet Cam to every R2 through an OTA update, allowing owners using Pet Comfort Mode to view the cabin through the colour rear-view-mirror camera and receive optional snapshots once per minute. The feature will automatically disable if it detects a person inside, a deliberate privacy safeguard that highlights both the flexibility and surveillance risks of increasingly software-defined vehicles.RENAULT MEGANE DROPS TO £28,245 AND CHARGES FASTERThe refreshed Renault Megane E-Tech Electric now starts at £28,245 in the UK after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant, with a 67 kWh LFP battery, up to 306 miles WLTP range and faster 165 kW DC charging capable of 15–80% in about 24 minutes. The combination of a sub-£30,000 price, more than 300 miles of quoted range and shorter charging stops substantially improves its competitiveness against mainstream electric hatchbacks and crossovers.GOTION LIFTS SOLID-STATE BATTERY GOAL TO 400 Wh/kgGotion has raised its sulfide solid-state battery energy-density target from 350 to 400 Wh/kg after commissioning a 0.2 GWh pilot line, conducting vehicle tests and designing a planned 2 GWh production line. Small-scale production has previously been targeted for 2027 and mass production for 2030, but 400 Wh/kg remains a development target rather than a specification for cells approaching series production.EUROPE COULD HAVE ENOUGH EU-MADE BATTERY CELLS BY 2030A new analysis concludes that Europe could have enough EU-made battery cells by 2030 to meet demand within the study's scope, including corporate and private EVs, meaning cell manufacturing capacity itself need not block stronger European-content rules. The bigger challenge is extending localisation beyond cells into cathodes and other battery components so that industrial policy builds a broader European supply chain rather than simply European cell factories.MERCEDES GETS FIRST LOOK AT PROLOGIUM'S GEN4 CELLSMercedes-Benz has secured priority access to ProLogium's Gen4 cells for electrical, thermal and safety testing, extending a partnership dating to 2016 but stopping well short of a production commitment. ProLogium claims its non-flammable inorganic electrolyte and ceramic separator can improve safety, energy density, charging and cold-weather performance, while its planned Dunkirk factory could eventually reach 44 GWh annually if the technology proves suitable for production.LEAPMOTOR C10 RAISES CHARGING FROM 84 TO 120 KWLeapmotor's 2027 C10 update raises DC charging on the 69.9 kWh Pro BEV from 84 to 120 kW, cutting a 30–80% charge to about 24 minutes, while the 81.9 kWh ProMax offers up to 519 km WLTP range. Other changes include more luggage space, a front trunk and upgraded infotainment, but the faster charging is the most important improvement because it removes one of the cheaper BEV's clearest long-distance weaknesses.T&E SAYS EV DEPRECIATION GAP SHRINKS 80%Transport & Environment says the apparent depreciation gap between EVs and combustion cars falls from 12.9 to 2.6 percentage points when subsidies, acquisition taxes, inflation, fleet composition and changing new-car prices are included in the calculation. The analysis uses Autovista transaction data from Germany, France, Italy and Spain but is T&E's own reinterpretation rather than a new dataset, arguing that EV depreciation remains higher but is substantially overstated by conventional comparisons.PORSCHE BOSS REJECTS ANTI-EV LABEL AS PETROL MACAN RETURNSPorsche's chief executive has rejected claims that he is anti-EV as the company prepares another petrol Macan for 2028 following weaker electric Macan demand, with EV sales down 40% year-on-year in the first half while combustion Macan sales rose 2%. Porsche is still developing electric models including the 718, but its strategy is becoming deliberately mixed as it balances EV investment against stronger combustion demand and profitability in some markets.

Welcome back to today's Friday Review where I'll be breaking down the best of the week!     I'll be sharing specifics on these topics:     Green Banana Flour (product review) Genetics vs. Environment (tip of the week) Prostate Cancer & Pharmaceuticals (research) Soil Bacteria & Serotonin (research)     For all the details tune in to today's Cabral Concept 3892 – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought!   - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3892 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Tricia Shimamura reflects on her first summer as Parks commissioner and talks about her priorities for the department.Photo: Washington Square Park sidewalk surrounded with park benches and green landscaping in Washington Square Park in New York City on a rainy spring day. (Boogich via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Williamson, former NFL scout and nationally renowned analyst, breaks down the Pittsburgh Steelers like no one else. Don't miss his insight, every Monday-Friday morning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Hey, Heal Squad! We're throwing it back to a conversation that feels more relevant than ever.Health and fitness coach Jared Tavasolian joins Maria to break down the fascinating world of body reflexology: the idea that pain and tension in one part of the body may reveal what's happening somewhere else, physically or emotionally. Jared shares how his own search for answers took him from living in pain to understanding the deeper signals his body was sending. He explains why the nervous system can respond to emotional stress as if it were a physical threat, how our organs may be connected to different emotions, and why constantly living in fight-or-flight can make it harder for the body to recover. The conversation also explores the environments, relationships and everyday behaviors that may be working against our healing. From setting stronger boundaries and slowing down to questioning what we've accepted as “normal,” Jared challenges us to stop outsourcing our health and start paying closer attention to what our bodies are trying to communicate. Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website:⁠ https://www.mariamenounos.com⁠ Airbnb: ⁠https://www.airbnb.com/host⁠ Medjet: ⁠medjet.com AG1: www.drinkAG1.com/HEALSQUAD ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Drift into deep relaxation and restful sleep with gentle bubbling stream sounds, perfect for meditation, focus, and calming your mind. Let this soothing natural ambient noise create a peaceful atmosphere that eases stress and enhances mindfulness.

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Immerse yourself in the gentle sounds of a soothing thunderstorm, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. This calming ambient soundscape helps ease stress, improve focus, and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and mindfulness.

Immerse yourself in the gentle sounds of a soothing thunderstorm, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. This calming ambient soundscape helps ease stress, improve focus, and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and mindfulness.

Your Birth Environment: Setting the Vibe for OxytocinYour environment might be the single most important factor in your birth experience. In this episode, we explore why oxytocin, the hormone driving your labour, thrives on privacy, darkness, warmth and safety, and how to create that space wherever you're birthing, at home, hospital or even in theatre. We also cover practical essentials like staying nourished and warm, the birth partner's role as guardian of the space, and small changes that make a real difference to how your labour progresses.Head to thenakeddoula.com for the Fearless Birth Toolkit, the Fearless Birth book & journal, and more digital guides to support your fearless birth.

As part of the yearlong series "Wild NYC," Marielle Anzelone, urban botanist and ecologist and the founder of NYC Wildflower Week, and Rob Pirani, senior director for Engagement and Policy/Program and director of the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program at the Hudson River Foundation, discuss the wildlife all around the waterfront.Photo: A great egret takes flight during the World Series of Birding, 12 May 2007, in an estuary in Cape May, New Jersey (STAN HONDA/AFP via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the sample size big enough? What can offensive environment tell us through three weeks and how do we start preparing for bye weeks? The usage doesn't lie. That's where Trinity Trendline comes in. Scott (@CharlesChillFFB) breaks down the Trinity Tracker on DD Fantasy Football to analyze WR and TE usage across all 32 NFL offenses. We'll follow the routes, targets and opportunity to identify the trends that actually matter for dynasty. Who should you be buying? Who should you be worried about? And where is the dynasty market getting it wrong? Follow the usage. Find the trend. Make your move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immerse yourself in the gentle sounds of a flowing stream merging into Lake Michigan, creating a peaceful ambient backdrop perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let this calming nature soundscape soothe your mind, ease stress, and enhance focus naturally.

Columbus is a fashion powerhouse.It's home to major corporate brands, a test-market for retail innovation and has lots of emerging local designers. But what happens when clothing production gets out of hand?A new docuseries called "Tangled Threads" examines the fashion industry and traces the decisions that have led to an overabundance of clothing in thrift stores and landfills.We'll speak with the local talent working on the series on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Nicholas Breyfogle, professor and chair, Department of History, Ohio State UniversityLisa Goldsand, founder, Circular Thrift LLCTasha Lewis, associate professor, Department of Human Sciences, Ohio State University

Send us Fan MailDr. Michael Lickers is a well-known Kanien'keha:ka, educator from Six Nations of the Grand River in Canada.  Michael is an Adjunct Professor at Royal Road University in the School of Leadership and serves as the Indigenous Scholar in Residence. Michael is also an Associate faculty in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies and School of Environment and Sustainability. Michael has recently retired after years of service from his role as Specialist in Indigenous and Community Relations. A Founder and past Executive Director of the Ghost River Rediscovery program, Michael has over 30 years of experience in leadership, cultural outdoor education, community development and youth leadership development. Michael holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and Training (MALT) and a Doctor of Social Sciences (DSocSci) from Royal Roads University with a focus on Indigenous Youth Leadership Development. Michael is author of “Urban Aboriginal Leadership: The Delicate Dance Between Two Worlds,” and has published several articles on Indigenous epistemology, Indigenous youth leadership, international youth programs, non-profit management, community development and Indigenous methodology. Michael brings a unique combination of rigorous professionalism, wide program development, including international teaching and work, outdoor education, cultural education and leadership experience, grounded in traditional cultural teachings. Dr. Toby Newstead is a respected leadership scholar and practitioner at the University of Tasmania, located in lutruwita on the lands of the palawa and pakana people. With a background in corporate change, leadership development, and professional communications, she brings practical expertise to her academic, coaching, and consulting work.An internationally recognized researcher, Dr. Newstead specializes in virtues-based leadership development, leadership ethics, and leadership in the volunteer sector. Her research appears in top journals. In 2023, she published a book titled Leadership and Virtues: Understanding and Practicing Good Leadership.Dr. Newstead is an established executive leadership coach and deeply engaged with industry and community. She regularly delivers impactful workshops, keynotes, and facilitation sessions. Dr Newstead's research, teaching, coaching and facilitation has local and international impact, shaping the leaders of today and tomorrow.A Few Quotes From This Episode"I don't know much about your culture and traditions. I don't want to say anything or do anything that offends you. Maybe you can walk with me on this journey.""The clan mothers would have watched you as you grew up... and then they would select you. As they're selecting you, they're also mentoring you, and there's a rite of passage along the way.""If you were selected to be one of those chiefs, you could never abuse that authority... because the clan mothers would remove you from that position as quickly as they put you into it."ResourcesWebsite: Mike Lickers at Royal RhoadesAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

The government has come out swinging at those claiming New Zealand has broken its climate change promises in the free trade agreement with the EU. A Dutch environmental group has lodged the first complaint of its kind through the European Commission's complaints mechanism, and says it could be precedent setting. The most extreme consequences could be losing access to the lucrative European market, but the group is seeking compliance rather than the suspension of trade benefits. Politcal reporter Lilian Hanly has more.

Columbus is a fashion powerhouse.It's home to major corporate brands, a test-market for retail innovation and has lots of emerging local designers. But what happens when clothing production gets out of hand?A new docuseries called "Tangled Threads" examines the fashion industry and traces the decisions that have led to an overabundance of clothing in thrift stores and landfills.We'll speak with the local talent working on the series on this hour of All Sides.Guests:Nicholas Breyfogle, professor and chair, Department of History, Ohio State UniversityLisa Goldsand, founder, Circular Thrift LLCTasha Lewis, associate professor, Department of Human Sciences, Ohio State University

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Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of GRIT and a renowned professor at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses how we can make meaningful changes in our situation - whether large or small, why it's important for us to step out of our comfort zone, and where optimism comes from. Dr. Duckworth's new book is Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best.

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of a tranquil beaver dam, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let gentle nature ambiance and calming water flow create a peaceful atmosphere to ease stress and enhance focus.

Immerse yourself in the calming flow of gentle river sounds, perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let this soothing ambient nature soundscape ease your mind, reduce stress, and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and focus.

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Today, the Social Democrats will be proposing a windfall tax on the excess profits of energy companies. Which they say would provide a targeted energy credit of €400 for households with incomes of less than €70,000. Speaking to Jonathan was Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Spokesperson for Environment and Energy.

An expert says a challenge to New Zealand's environmental policy is high stakes. Dutch environmental group Both ENDS has filed a complaint with the European Commission, accusing New Zealand of breaching our environmental obligations in the EU Free Trade Agreement. It's over things like watering down methane reduction targets, and reversing the ban on oil and gas exploration. Canterbury University politics professor, Bronwyn Hayward, says it's likely to get a lot of attention on the world stage. "Whether we win or lose, our reputation is taking a real hit." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate Week in New York was supposed to be about climate. Instead, the conversation kept being pulled back to energy security, resilience and the growing sense that the world has entered a more volatile era. Conflict in the Middle East, drone attacks on critical infrastructure, the weaponisation of energy supply, and the surge in power demand from AI are all forcing policymakers, companies and investors to ask a harder question: how do you build an energy system that can absorb shocks without pushing costs even higher for consumers?In this special live edition of Energy Gang, recorded at NYU, host Ed Crooks is joined by regular contributor Amy Myers Jaffe and three guests with very different vantage points on that question: Neil Brown, managing director at KKR; Anna Shpitsberg, Wood Mackenzie's head of global power and renewables research; and Sarah Kapnick, global head of climate advisory at JPMorgan. Together they explore how geopolitics, technology and climate risk are colliding to reshape the energy agenda.Neil argues that the attacks on Gulf infrastructure mark a strategic break with the past: energy systems are no longer exposed only to familiar market risks, but to cheaper, more agile forms of disruption that can inflict outsized damage. He makes the case that the Gulf states have shown real resilience through defence spending, sovereign capital and economic diversification, but warns that the deeper problem is political. In his view, the prospect of a durable settlement in the region looks remote, raising the risk that energy markets are entering a prolonged era of instability rather than a temporary shock.Sarah and Anna widen the lens. Sarah argues that resilience now means more than access to fuel: it means the ability to keep supplying energy through geopolitical, technological and climate volatility. Anna points to Ukraine's experience to show why distributed systems can recover faster than large centralised assets, while also stressing that resilience is not the same as self-sufficiency. Building a more secure system may require domestic capacity, strategic partnerships, industrial policy and a willingness to pay for optionality at a time when affordability pressures are already intense.That tension runs through the whole discussion. AI and data-centre growth are lifting electricity demand, but no one is certain how fast that demand will materialise, how efficient future computing will become, or where investment should land first. The result is a more complex energy system with fewer easy answers: decentralisation can reduce single points of failure but create new cyber risks; trade policy can support domestic manufacturing but raise prices; and climate policy becomes much harder to sustain when voters no longer feel they can afford the transition. The stakes, the panel argues, are no longer just about decarbonisation in the abstract, but about whether energy systems can stay secure, investable and politically durable in a more dangerous world.This episode of Energy Gang is brought to you by ENGIE, the smarter energy supplier. ENGIE doesn't just provide the power to run your business — they supply the energy to move it forward, with reliable, flexible solutions built for what's next. Learn more at engieresources.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Gelles, reporter on the New York Times climate team who leads The Times's Climate Forward newsletter and events series, talks about outgoing UN Sec. Gen. António Guterres' efforts to achieve results in combatting climate change. Photo by Xuthoria, Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International via Wikimedia Commons. November 20, 2025 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nepal is still reeling from the devastation caused by recent flash floods. More than a thousand people are reported to have lost their lives and thousands more are still missing. The physical impact is extensive with many hydropower stations, providing the country's main source of energy, either damaged or destroyed. The floods have also severely impacted Nepal's other major industries including tourism. The concern now is that the billions of dollars required for Nepal to get back on its feet go way beyond its own resources. And reconstruction will mean elevating those measures required for monitoring and responding to future geological hazards and climate change. But right now, the country's road to recovery appears long, costly and almost impossible. So just how can Nepal's economy rebuild after floods?Contributors: Dr Neera Shrestha Pradhan, water and disaster risk reduction lead, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Patan, Nepal Dr Dinesh Paudel, professor of sustainable development, Appalachian State University, North Carolina, USA Santosh Nepal, researcher in water resources and climate change, International Water Management Institute, Lalitpur, Nepal Ritu Bharadwaj, director climate resilience, finance and loss & damage, International Institute for Environment and Development, London, UK(Photo: An aerial view of houses surrounded by mud, rocks and debris following flash floods in Betravati village, Rasuwa, Nepal. Credit: Ritesh Shukla/Stringer/Getty)Presenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Evie Yabsley and Jill Collins Researcher: Amelia Cox Technical producer: Mitch Goodall Production co-ordinator: Ellie Dover Production management assistant: Liam Morrey Editor: Tom Bigwood

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Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of a rolling thunderstorm, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let the calming ambient rain and gentle lightning create a peaceful atmosphere to help you unwind, focus, and find restful calm.

This month we are focusing on Habit 9: Growth Mindset. My goal is to help you build habits peacefully so that you can impact your world powerfully. In the Hello Mornings Daily Podcast, I share a simple tip based on our monthly theme and then I close the podcast with our 3-Minute Morning Routine. THE 3-MINUTE MORNINGGod Time: Pray Psalm 143: 8 (Minute 1)Plan Time: Prayerfully Review Your Calendar (Minute 2)Move Time: Take 5-10 Deep Breaths (Minute 3) That's it! Adjust as needed and use as your pathway to a growing morning habit! Want to go deeper with our workshops, journals, Bible Studies and accountability?Join The Hello Mornings Academy, where we help Christian women build habits and reach goals peacefully so they can impact their world powerfully. DOWNLOAD OUR RESOURCES: https://www.hellomornings.org/goodies CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY: https://www.hellomornings.org/academy GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Nelx6p Cheering you on,❤️ Kat Lee

Plus: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Vancouver, set to make a major announcement related to the energy industry. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Albertans need to stay Canadian. Ukrainians who survived Russian captivity are thanking Canada for its advocacy and for funding programs to help children heal from trauma. Canada will mark its 5th National Truth and Reconciliation day on September 30th, a new digital book is exploring how generations of Indigenous artists have responded to the Indian Residential School System and its ongoing legacy. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Lorenzo Feltrin about his recent book Workers and the World: Fighting Ecological Crisis from Within (Verso, 2016). They discuss how the climate and ecological crisis often confronts workers with the impossible choice between the end of the month and the end of the world, but how this choice between jobs and environment is not as zero-sum as it is usually represented. Lorenzo explains how people living near toxic industries often lose both jobs and the environment, how this takes different forms in different parts of the world, and how new solidarities can emerge that could save livelihoods and nature.Guest:Lorenzo Feltrin is a post-doctoral researcher at the University Ca' Foscari in Venice, working on a Marie Curie Global Fellowship titled "Labour and Ecology in an International Perspective: Porto Marghera in the Phosphates Archipelago". Between 2021 and 2024 he worked at the University of Birmingham.Presenter:Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676).The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.Transcript here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Lorenzo Feltrin about his recent book Workers and the World: Fighting Ecological Crisis from Within (Verso, 2016). They discuss how the climate and ecological crisis often confronts workers with the impossible choice between the end of the month and the end of the world, but how this choice between jobs and environment is not as zero-sum as it is usually represented. Lorenzo explains how people living near toxic industries often lose both jobs and the environment, how this takes different forms in different parts of the world, and how new solidarities can emerge that could save livelihoods and nature.Guest:Lorenzo Feltrin is a post-doctoral researcher at the University Ca' Foscari in Venice, working on a Marie Curie Global Fellowship titled "Labour and Ecology in an International Perspective: Porto Marghera in the Phosphates Archipelago". Between 2021 and 2024 he worked at the University of Birmingham.Presenter:Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676).The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.Transcript here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drift into deep relaxation and restful sleep with the gentle hum of a lawn mower, creating a calming ambient soundscape perfect for meditation, focus, and stress relief. Let this soothing natural background noise help you unwind and find peaceful calm anytime.

Immerse yourself in gentle woodpecker sounds and tranquil forest ambience, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this calming nature soundscape soothe your mind, enhance focus, and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and mindfulness.

Immerse yourself in gentle woodpecker sounds and tranquil forest ambience, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this calming nature soundscape soothe your mind, enhance focus, and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and mindfulness.

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Lorenzo Feltrin about his recent book Workers and the World: Fighting Ecological Crisis from Within (Verso, 2016). They discuss how the climate and ecological crisis often confronts workers with the impossible choice between the end of the month and the end of the world, but how this choice between jobs and environment is not as zero-sum as it is usually represented. Lorenzo explains how people living near toxic industries often lose both jobs and the environment, how this takes different forms in different parts of the world, and how new solidarities can emerge that could save livelihoods and nature.Guest:Lorenzo Feltrin is a post-doctoral researcher at the University Ca' Foscari in Venice, working on a Marie Curie Global Fellowship titled "Labour and Ecology in an International Perspective: Porto Marghera in the Phosphates Archipelago". Between 2021 and 2024 he worked at the University of Birmingham.Presenter:Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676).The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.Transcript here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Experience the soothing sounds of gentle lake waves in the mountains, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this calming ambient nature soundscape help ease stress, improve focus, and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and mindfulness.

We take your calls and hear how you're feeling after the Commanders' first win of the season. Washington took down the defending world champions, the Seattle Seahawks, in a thrilling 33–31 victory. We want to know what this win means to you and whether it changes how you're feeling about this team. Jump in and sound off with your reaction to the Commanders' big win.

When's the last time you attended an event that stayed with you long after you left the room?   Maybe it wasn't the impressive venue, packed agenda, or big-name speaker you remembered. It was how you felt. You felt seen, safe, connected, and able to think differently about your business or life.   Creating this kind of transformation doesn't happen by accident.   In this Mastering Excellence conversation, Nikki welcomes business revenue strategist and Reach Retreat founder Danielle Throckmorton to explore how thoughtful planning turns an event into an experience people remember.   You learn how to start with the outcome you want to create, design around the needs of your attendees, and make intentional choices that allow people to be fully present for the experience. The Transformation Before listening, you may find yourself: Starting with the venue, speakers, or agenda instead of the attendee. Packing the schedule because more content feels like more value. Making event decisions based on what other successful hosts are doing. Focusing on logistics without considering how each choice affects the attendee experience. After listening, you learn how to: Reverse engineer a retreat around the transformation you want to create. Design an environment where attendees feel safe, seen, and supported. Create space for connection and reflection alongside the curriculum. Make intentional choices about who and what belongs in the experience. Key Takeaways In this episode, Nikki and Danielle discuss: Why Danielle started by creating the retreat she wished existed. How applications and pre-event conversations reveal what attendees actually need. Why safety, environment, food, downtime, and thoughtful details all contribute to the experience. The importance of qualified facilitators when deeper emotional work is involved. Why Danielle chooses educators based on attendee needs rather than name recognition. How connection before and after a retreat extends the value beyond the event itself. Start With the Transformation and Work Backwards Danielle's approach begins with a simple question: Why are we doing this?   Before choosing the venue, filling the agenda, or deciding who speaks, she considers what attendees need to walk away with.   From there, she reverse engineers the experience.   The environment, curriculum, educators, food, downtime, and details all support this intended outcome. Create What You Wish Existed Danielle's retreats grew from her own experience as an entrepreneur.   After attending a conference with thousands of women, she appreciated the inspiration but wanted something deeper. She wanted to ask questions, have honest conversations, and learn alongside other women without feeling like everyone needed to perform.   This led her to ask: What do I wish existed?   Rather than recreating someone else's version of a successful event, Danielle began designing the kind of room she wanted to experience herself. Safety Creates Space for Transformation Danielle intentionally considers what attendees need in order to feel safe enough to fully participate.   This includes understanding who belongs in the room, asking thoughtful questions before the retreat, creating a natural flow throughout the experience, and bringing in qualified professionals when deeper emotional work is involved.   Safety also means knowing when something falls outside your own expertise.   The goal is to create an environment where attendees have the capacity to be present for what unfolds. Don't Firehose Your Attendees Providing value doesn't require filling every available minute.   Nikki and Danielle discuss how easy it is to pack an agenda because you want attendees to feel they received enough for their investment.   Danielle intentionally leaves room for slower mornings, conversations over coffee, free time, and organic connection.   Sometimes the transformation happens during the curriculum. Sometimes it happens sitting on the couch talking with another attendee.   A thoughtfully designed retreat makes room for both. Let Attendee Needs Guide the Experience Danielle doesn't select educators because their names sell tickets.   She reviews attendee questionnaires for common needs, challenges, and themes, then brings in people equipped to address what this particular group needs.   She also creates opportunities for attendees to connect before arriving and stay connected after leaving.   This approach keeps the experience centered on the people in the room rather than what's popular or expected. Details Allow People to Be Present Food preferences. Packing information. Comfortable spaces. Time to rest. Knowing someone has thought about what you may need.   These details contribute to the experience.   Danielle's goal is to remove unnecessary distractions so attendees can show up and receive without constantly managing logistics.   The details aren't about impressing people. They're about creating the conditions for people to be present. A Quote Worth Remembering "Start with the end in mind and reverse engineer from there." Try This This Week When you're planning a retreat, workshop, mastermind, client day, or live event, resist the urge to begin with the agenda.   Instead, answer: What do I want someone to walk away thinking, feeling, knowing, or doing differently because they were in this experience?   Then look at what you're planning through this lens.   Does each major element support this outcome? Who This Episode Is For This episode is especially valuable when you: Are planning a retreat, workshop, mastermind, or in-person client experience. Want your event to create transformation instead of simply delivering information. Tend to overfill agendas because you want to provide tremendous value. Want attendees to feel seen, supported, and connected. Are deciding which speakers or educators belong in your event. Want to create an experience people remember and want to return to. Keep the Conversation Going Did today's conversation make you think differently about what creates a transformational experience? Here are a few places to continue learning: Watch Danielle Throckmorton on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourBusinessStrategistDanielle Connect with Danielle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielle_throckmorton/ Follow Reach Retreat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachretreat/ Explore the Sales Maven Society: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sales-maven-society/ Discover private coaching with Nikki: https://yoursalesmaven.com Listen to more episodes of the Sales Maven Show: https://yoursalesmaven.com/sales-maven-podcast/ Timestamps 00:00 Start with the end result and work backwards 00:31 Welcome to Mastering Excellence and meet Danielle Throckmorton 03:09 Why creating transformational experiences matters to Danielle 08:50 Danielle's first retreat and the desire for deeper connection 11:39 What Danielle wishes existed in entrepreneurial events 14:15 Listening to attendees and asking harder questions 17:06 Using applications to understand who's coming into the room 21:16 Creating safety for deeper conversations and transformation 25:44 Why qualified facilitators matter when emotions surface 27:35 Start with the transformation and reverse engineer the retreat 29:03 Environment, investment, food, and the attendee experience 32:02 Why free time and connection belong on the agenda 35:43 Avoiding the urge to firehose attendees with value 39:08 Qualifying attendees and creating connection before and after the retreat 42:18 Thoughtful details that allow attendees to simply receive 44:40 Why Danielle doesn't reveal every part of the agenda 46:49 Intention, trust, and designing for the attendee's mindset 47:58 Choosing educators based on what attendees actually need 50:56 Put your own spin on the experience and learn as you go 51:45 The Little Something Extra with Danielle 52:48 Where to connect with Danielle About Danielle Throckmorton Danielle Throckmorton is a business revenue strategist, retreat host, and entrepreneur passionate about supporting women in building profitable businesses without sacrificing the life they want to live.   As the founder of Reach Retreat, she creates transformational experiences where female entrepreneurs step away from the daily grind to gain clarity, make intentional decisions, and leave with strategies that create lasting momentum.   A nine-time award-winning entrepreneur and co-owner of T5 Plumbing, Danielle combines real-world business experience with heart, community, and practical guidance.   Whether she's speaking on stage or leading a retreat, her mission is simple: support women in growing thriving businesses while building lives they genuinely love. About Nikki Rausch Nikki Rausch guides consultants and service-based women entrepreneurs to close more of the sales conversations they're already having through natural, relationship-based strategies that feel calm, clear, and confident.   Whether you're still learning how to sell without feeling pushy or you're an experienced consultant ready to improve conversion, refine your messaging, and enroll more of the right clients, Nikki shows you how to strengthen each stage of the sales conversation.   Through private coaching, practical frameworks, and proven communication strategies, you learn how to explain your value, guide buyers toward a decision, and create more consistent revenue without pressure, fake tactics, or sacrificing your integrity.   Nikki's approach is designed for women who want sales that feel natural and results that feel inevitable.

Joseph J. Romm (1960–2026) was an MIT-trained physicist who became one of the most prominent voices in the U.S. climate movement after serving as Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy in the 1990s.  He founded the Climate Progress blog, authored ten books—including The Hype About Hydrogen and Hell and High Water—and was named a Time “Hero of the Environment” and one of Rolling Stone's “100 People Who Are Changing America” in 2009.  Later, as a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media, Romm continued to challenge what he regarded as dead-end technologies and costly distractions, including hydrogen, carbon offsets, and carbon capture.   Romm died unexpectedly at the age of 66 on September 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C.  Michael Barnard and Joe shared a long history of friendship and collaboration, strengthened by a memorable conversation 18 months ago following the release of the second edition of Joe's seminal book, The Hype About Hydrogen.  That conversation between Joe and Michael was a fascinating and uniquely candid dialogue about the real solutions to climate change—and about technologies they believed risked diverting attention and investment from more effective pathways, including hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), direct air carbon capture (DAC), and some proposed approaches to green steel.Joe had an extraordinary influence on the climate and energy-transition debate over the past three decades. His rigorous analysis, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, and ability to communicate complex energy issues shaped the way many of us think about the transition to a clean-energy economy.  He will be deeply missed. He will not be forgotten.  

Miami is raising its seawalls. Cities across the country are doing the same. The question now in front of the Supreme Court is whether the oil companies can be made to help pay for it. UC Berkeley law professor Daniel Farber joins Gregg to unpack Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. In this case, local governments are seeking compensation from oil companies for climate damage and for allegedly misleading the public about what their own scientists knew. The oil companies' defense is that climate change is a federal issue under the Clean Air Act, so state courts can't hear these cases. Here's the catch. The Trump EPA has repealed the endangerment finding, the legal foundation that lets the federal government regulate greenhouse gases. Pull that out, Farber explains, and "the whole house of cards falls down." The move meant to help Big Oil may end up weakening its best legal defense.   The case at a glance: Boulder and Boulder County sued Suncor and ExxonMobil in 2018 over climate costs like wildfires, floods, and heat waves. The Colorado Supreme Court let the case proceed in 2025. The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on October 5, 2026. The ruling could decide the fate of dozens of similar lawsuits across the country.   What you'll learn: What the Suncor case is about, and why it's the poster child for a second wave of climate litigation The "tobacco playbook" allegations: what oil companies are accused of misrepresenting How preemption works, and why oil companies say states can't sue at all What the endangerment finding is, and why repealing it could backfire on the industry Why cities and states, not individuals, are bringing these cases so far Why the Supreme Court might sidestep the big questions entirely How attribution science ties emissions to specific companies Whether the Paris Accord is working without the U.S.   Timestamps: 0:00 – Cold open 0:13 – The feds step back from climate regulation 0:47 – Meet Professor Daniel Farber 1:24 – What the Suncor case is all about 3:18 – Why can't states sue Big Oil? The preemption argument 5:22 – The misrepresentation claims and the tobacco playbook 6:34 – The endangerment finding, explained 8:44 – How the endangerment finding connects to state lawsuits 12:18 – Rock and a hard place: who's actually suing 15:00 – Can the Supreme Court thread the needle? 17:01 – Proving it: Exxon vs. Chevron vs. everyone else 20:21 – Is the Paris Accord still alive? 22:08 – Wrap-up and a promise to return after the Suncor decision Daniel Farber is the Sho Sato Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and faculty director of the Berkeley Center for Law, Energy & the Environment. He has written more than 20 books on climate law, disaster law, environmental regulation, cost-benefit analysis, and executive authority.    Contact / Follow Daniel Farber: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-farber-6801729 Berkeley Law: https://www.law.berkeley.edu Berkeley Center for Law, Energy & the Environment: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/research/clee/ Legal Planet blog: https://legal-planet.org   Sources: Legal Planet: https://legal-planet.org/2026/09/08/legal-planet-guide-to-suncor-energy-v-county-commissioners-of-boulder-county/ SCOTUSblog: https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/suncor-energy-inc-v-county-commissioners-of-boulder-county/ E&E News: https://www.eenews.net/articles/epa-climate-rollback-could-thwart-big-oils-next-supreme-court-fight/ E&E News: https://www.eenews.net/articles/epa-endangerment-repeal-could-expose-industry-to-legal-blowback/ The American Prospect: https://prospect.org/2026/03/04/environmental-protection-agency-climate-endangerment-finding-repeal-trump-zeldin-supreme-court/ Smith Anderson: https://www.smithlaw.com/newsroom/publications/Supreme-Court-Takes-Up-Climate-Tort-Case-Amid-EPA-Endangerment-Rollback Beveridge & Diamond: https://www.bdlaw.com/publications/climate-change-and-state-authority-potential-broad-implications-of-the-supreme-courts-grant-of-certiorari-in-suncor-energy-inc-v-commissioners-of-boulder-county/ The Regulatory Review: https://www.theregreview.org/2026/04/20/reiter-ending-epas-endangerment-finding-wont-end-climate-change-regulation/ LegalClarity: https://legalclarity.org/epa-sued-over-endangerment-finding-repeal-last-week/ Inside Climate News: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/23082026/suncor-v-boulder-supreme-court-climate-case/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suncor_Energy_(U.S.A.)_Inc._v._County_Commissioners_of_Boulder_County Want more conversations that cut through the noise on science, climate, and the issues shaping our future? Subscribe to Climate Change Environment Science & the Law with Gregg Goldfarb for new episodes every week.

What changes when you stop waiting to feel motivated and start showing up with discipline, purpose, and presence? In this episode, Joshua Stamper is joined by speaker, coach, entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and leadership strategist Ronnel Blackman. Ronnel shares the P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E. framework, a practical approach to helping leaders show up more intentionally in their professional and personal lives. Ronnel explains why discipline is more reliable than motivation, especially when leaders are tired, stressed, distracted, or managing competing responsibilities. He also shares why effective communication begins with listening, emotional awareness, clarity, and a willingness to receive feedback that helps us grow. This conversation explores how leaders can build stronger systems, keep promises to themselves, create meaningful relationships, and lead in a way that makes others feel seen, heard, and energized. Ronnel also breaks down the eight elements of P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E., including physical discipline, resilience, effective communication, self-image, energy, environment, community, execution, and elevated purpose. About Ronnel Blackmon Ronnel Blackmon is a keynote speaker, professional emcee, entrepreneur, marathoner, husband, and father who helps leaders understand a powerful truth: before people experience your leadership, they experience your presence. Through his P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E. Framework, Ronnel helps educators and leaders strengthen three essential disciplines—physical discipline, resilience, and effective communication—so they can better lead themselves, connect with others, and create meaningful impact. His philosophy is simple: Discipline Over Motivation. Because motivation may get you started, but discipline determines who you become. Follow Ronnel Blackmon Website: Ronnelblackmon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnel-blackmon/ Holla B.L.A.C.K. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holla-b-l-a-c-k/id1606968592 — #1 New Release, "The Language of Behavior" is NOW Available!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d18e5a44a6582a22d15ee23193af7bb8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. This book is not just a reference—it's a call to lead with vision and transform how we approach discipline, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Bulk Orders: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders  — Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? 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Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to round up the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week is:[00:09:12] A Twitch Star Disrupts Idyllic ReykjavíkSome dude from New York, a 25-year-old called Kai Cenat, who apparently has millions of followers on something called Twitch, disrupted life in downtown Reykjavík this weekend when he was livestreaming his visit there. Hundreds of teenagers, who we suppose follow Cenat on Twitch, showed up to mob him, and someone stole Cenat's hat. Furthermore, over the weekend, a new series of The Four Seasons was being shot in Iceland, and according to local production company True North, they employed over 100 people to facilitate the production.[00:16:15] Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir's Speech At The UN On SaturdayIceland's Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir spoke at the UN General Assembly on Saturday in a speech that has gone, as they say, viral. On the previous day, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke, and while he did so, the majority of UN delegates left the hall. To which Netanyahu responded by saying, “If there are any other moral cowards who haven't left the hall, please do so now.” Iceland's delegation did not leave the hall and received some criticism for not having done so in solidarity with those nations whose representatives did. However, Þorgerður Katrín did respond in her speech, and without naming names said, “We have heard the words ‘moral cowards' from this podium. To me, moral cowards are those leaders of the world who refuse to sit down and negotiate a just and lasting peace. Those leaders who deny access to humanitarian aid for people in desperate need. And moral cowards are those leaders of the world who repeatedly go against and disrespect international law.”[00:24:12] Six Days Of Inga Sæland As PMWhile Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir have been attending the UN General Assembly, Inga Sæland, the Chair of the People's Party, has been acting Prime Minister. Her governance of her party was making headlines as her conduct in sidelining then People's Party minister for education Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson was detailed. Inga then also passed a law to suppress a strike by aircraft mechanics, which had at that point already disrupted Icelandair's flight schedule. This does beg the question to what extent the People's Party is actually just a single person's party, namely that of Inga Sæland.[00:31:48] Unlikely That Iceland Will Be “Carbon-Neutral” As Planned, By 2040On Tuesday last week, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate of Iceland Jóhann Páll Jóhannesson issued new numbers on Iceland's greenhouse gas emissions. Iceland's emissions have gone down by 3.9% in the past year, but the minister is pessimistic about Iceland meeting its 2030 emission target of 41% lower emissions than in 2005, and thinks it is impossible that this government's goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 will be met. He also pointed out that what carbon neutrality means by law has never been defined.[00:37:58] New Tourism TaxFrom June 1 next year, tourists visiting the Golden Circle will be taxed about 4,500 ISK (around 37 USD) each. Through this, the state hopes to collect more than 5 billion ISK next year. Unsurprisingly, tourism companies object to the new tax. The idea is that the tax will be used to pay for infrastructure maintenance.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport The Reykjavík Grapevine's reporting by becoming a subscriber at https://www.grapevine.is/subscribe - We are also a printed magazine. You can subscribe to that too.You can also support The Reykjavík Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHO ARE WE?The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine published in Iceland since 2003. We bringing you the news and views on Icelandic culture and society, sprinkled with music coverage, travel content, restaurant reviews and more. More on https://www.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Treasury yields' surge to nearly two-decade highs increasingly looks like a structural repricing rather than a temporary selloff, as hawkish Fed policy, resilient data and persistent inflation expectations push markets toward a roughly 70 percent chance of an October hike, while investors debate how much economic damage the Fed will tolerate, and whether rate hikes can meaningfully address supply-driven inflation before 5 percent+ yields expose broader cracks in the economy. Robbie interviews Falcon Capital Advisors' Sam Valverde on the general importance of the bond market, an analysis of recent rate hikes, future fixed-income projections, and the potential downstream risks to the housing market. And buydown mortgages are becoming a meaningful affordability tool in FHA and VA lending, with $45 billion outstanding, as temporary rate reductions help borrowers manage high mortgage costs while attracting stronger-credit borrowers and offering MBS investors some early prepayment protection that fades as the loan resets toward its full note rate.This week's podcasts are presented by Gateless, intelligent automation that gives you the competitive edge. Gateless solutions reduce costs, deliver a superior borrower experience, and mitigate risk by automating tasks and decisions historically made by people. Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.

Plus: Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre wants to eliminate all tax on diesel sales until at least Canada Day, the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' annual memorial service in Ottawa has recognized five police officers and a correctional services officer who died this year, a decade after their final concert a staple of Canadiana joined the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Stacy joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Pressure Code: How Elite Performers Align Their Energy, Emotions, and Environment." Stacy explains why he decided to write his first book, and the decision to discuss deeply personal topics and obstacles from his life. The mental and performance coach for Aryna Sabalenka dives into how he collaborates with a team of coaches, the value he gets from martial arts and reading, and why "meeting people where they are at" is a core component in his work and life. Stacy discloses what "The Pressure Code" is all about, and how tennis players and everyday people alike can learn from his writing debut. it's a fascinating chat with the longest-running member of Sabalenka's team, a self-made high-performance coach and a true innovator in the pro tennis space. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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