Podcasts about Erosion

Joseph Sternberg condemns the imprisonment of British citizen Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong as a failure of UKdiplomacy. He argues that Hong Kong's economic success cannot be separated from its political freedoms, warning that the erosion of the rule of law threatens the territory's viability as a business center. 1900 GERMAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

Send us a Positive Review!In this episode of Latter Day Struggles, Valerie and guest Maxine Hanks dive into the complexities of reform and personal wellness within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.This fascinating conversation explores the first-hand experience of two women whose influential work spans a half-century in the LDS spotlight. With this time-span as a reference point, they discuss how the focus of institutional reprimand and control has shifted from scholars to mental health professionals, especially mental health workers who publicly address complex issues at the intersection of identity development, mental health, and its connection to LDS theology and practice. Further, they explore the phenomenon of "diffuse policing," where in some wards and stakes, fellow members, rather than just church leaders, report and judge one another, leading to a sense of danger and exclusion within spiritual communities. Ultimately, they call for continued efforts to embody love, create safe spaces, and support the health and healing of all members, at every stage of the faith journey. Books Referenced in this episode:"The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy" by Carol Lynn Pearson"Women and Authority: Re-Emerging Mormon Feminism" by Maxine HanksTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:49 Reflecting on Sacred Work01:49 Comparing Different Eras03:01 The Impact of the Internet06:02 Public vs. Private Scholarship09:09 Mental Health Workers Under Fire14:07 Balancing Individual and Institutional Needs18:38 The Role of Mental Health in Faith Journeys24:18 The New Taboo: Mental Health and LGBTQ Issues25:40 Identity and Wellbeing: A Personal Journey27:31 The Role of Mental Health Workers in the Church30:32 Institutional Insecurity and Individual Growth33:09 Policing and Persecution Within the Church37:35 The Erosion of Safe Spaces in the Church45:20 The Greatest Danger to the Church Today49:51 Concluding Thoughts: Embodying Love and CompassionAdditional Episodes Referenced:Ep. 179 - 182: Maxine Hanks Life StoryEp. 222, 272: Maxine Hanks and Jody England Hansen on the recent garment changesSupport the showSupport the show Listen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODES Friday Episodes Annual Access $89 Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10 Valerie's Support & Processing Groups Gift a Scholarship Download Free Resources Visit our Website

I had the privilege of sitting down with Paul Elam for this enlightening conversation. Paul is a well known advocate for men's rights. He is the founder of ‘A Voice for Men' - the international conference on men's issues. He inspired the making of ‘The Red Pill' movie that aired in 2016. He's been a men's advisor and counselor for many decades now, and I appreciate how deeply he cares about supporting men.It was a pleasure to talk to him and I learned so much - I know you will too!We unpack the hidden assumptions about dating and marriage in the west under the ‘romantic model.' We also spend time getting to the bottom of why men are still so misunderstood in the west and what men need now more than anything.Listen in to learn about the origins of the romantic model, different priorities of men and women, what's missing from the mythopoetic movement, the change in male consciousness, the biggest killer of men, what a woman owes her marriage, being a ‘guardian of respect,' and so much more.Connect With Paul:Via X: https://x.com/RealPaulElamVia Substack: https://paulelam.substack.com/XY Crew: https://paulelam.com/xycrew/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro & Preview: "Coddled Princesses" 00:32 — Welcome: Introducing Paul Elam01:53 — A Brief History of the Men's Movement 02:36 — From 1920s Protests to the Mythopoetic Movement 04:36 — The "Red Pill" Explosion & Its Flaws 05:49 — The Missing Piece: Accountability for Women 07:05 — The Critical Question: "What Do You Bring to the Table?" 08:52 — How We Got Here: Family Courts & The Romantic Model 10:24 — Hostile Dependency & Asserting Autonomy 11:24 — Contradictions: Feminism, Girlbosses, and Tradwives 13:07 — The Origins of Gynocentrism & Courtly Love 15:40 — Why the Romantic Model Failed After Divorce Stigma Lifted 18:12 — Trying to Satiate the Insatiable 20:22 — The "Simp" Dynamic: Groveling Breeds Resentment 21:58 — Why "Wild Man" Retreats Avoid the Real Issues 24:55 — Peeling Back Gynocentrism: Treating Each Other as Human 26:28 — Evolution vs. Socialization in Attraction 28:22 — The Paradox of Women's Unhappiness 30:19 — Disconnection from the Feminine Body 31:36 — The Necessity of Being Complete Before Relationships 33:30 — Understanding How Men Are Manipulated by Shame 35:49 — "Human Doings": Men's Value Tied to Provision 39:11 — Paul's Stance: Rejecting Legal Marriage 40:58 — Biblical Roles & The Myth of the 1950s Housewife 43:40 — Critique of the "She Has No Worries" Mindset 46:13 — Controversial Advice: Stop "Dating" Entirely 48:51 — The Transactional Nature of Modern Dating 50:00 — Debunking the Soulmate Myth 52:41 — Men, Silence, and the "Defective Women" Therapy Model 53:44 — Men Heal Through Action (The Michael Jordan Story) 56:06 — The Erosion of Male Spaces & The Bystander Effect 59:43 — Daniel Penny & The Risks of Male Protection 01:01:49 — Personal Safety: Agency vs. Expecting Protection 01:02:45 — Most Men's Issues Stem from Relationship Choices 01:04:18 — The Mirror Test: Taking Accountability for Abusive Partners 01:05:54 — Self-Esteem vs. Self-Respect 01:08:35 — Paul's Relationship Secret: Being the "Guardian of Respect" 01:10:52 — Teaching Women the Definition of Respect 01:13:23 — The Ultimate Power: Willingness to Walk Away 01:15:09 — Conclusion & Where to Find Paul Elam___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.TRUE NORTH: A mastermind experience for men is here: Apply Today. $500 off early bird discount is on until Christmas Day: https://anyashakh.com/true-north-the-...You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

Will Potter is an award-winning investigative journalist and TED Senior Fellow who has spent decades exposing political repression, corporate power, and the erosion of civil liberties. His new book, Little Red Barns, is the culmination of a 10-year investigation that began with factory farms and expanded into censorship laws, government overreach, and the rise of authoritarian movements—all intertwined with climate ... READ MORE The post Will Potter: Exposing Factory Farms, Fascism, and the Erosion of Civil Liberties. appeared first on Healthification.

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Even trained intelligence professionals make critical OPSEC mistakes in their personal lives. In this episode, Ahmed Hassan sits down with Allen Pace, host of the OPSEC Podcast, to discuss the operational security vulnerabilities that compromise even the most experienced officers. From burner phone misconceptions to the false security of Starlink, they dissect real-world examples of tradecraft failures. Allen shares insights from his upcoming technical guide for intelligence teams, while Ahmed challenges the erosion of privacy rights in Europe and beyond.Key topics include:Why personal life is the widest OPSEC gap for professionalsCommon burner phone mistakes that reveal identityHow your phone's sensors track you beyond what you realizeThe Know Your Customer law's expansion into communicationsWhy Starlink isn't the "bulletproof" solution many believeThis is essential listening for intelligence professionals, security teams, and corporate leaders navigating digital vulnerability.Sign up to the Grey Dynamics Intelligence School (GDIS) for Top Instructors, Practical Skills, and Real-World Application.We are the first fully online intelligence school helping professionals to achieve their long term goals. Our school with tons of new material is currently under construction and will be out there very soon. Meanwhile, you can sign up and be the first to know when we launch, plus get exclusive tips and offers.https://school.greydynamics.com/ Get access to exclusive Grey Dynamics ReportsGet the Grey Dynamics security clearance to access our intelligence community and critical reports. As a cleared member, you get access to our Top Secret grade publications. If you are a Top Secret holder, you also get access to our community area, where you can interact with other members and with our analysts! Subscribe today!https://greydynamics.com/membership-a..#Intelligence #OPSEC #Privacy #CyberSecurity #OperationalSecurity #GreyDynamics #Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist and founder of MAMA (Mothers Against Media Addiction), Julie Scelfo, joins the Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most urgent issues facing American families: the collapse of trust in media, the rise of unregulated tech, and its profound impact on children’s mental health. Scelfo explains how the explosion of social media and smartphones—coupled with virtually nonexistent regulation—has left kids exposed to harmful algorithms, addictive design, and misinformation at formative ages. With both the left and right now pushing to get smartphones out of classrooms, she argues that we’re long past due for meaningful guardrails, especially as Big Tech’s lobbying power grows and federal leaders threaten to block states from regulating AI. Chuck and Julie compare today’s fight with Big Tech to the battle against Big Tobacco, explore why recommendation systems effectively make platforms publishers, and discuss the growing bipartisan appetite for banning iPads in schools and returning to books. They also dig into MAMA’s mission to protect children in a digital world—emphasizing that kids under two should not be exposed to screens, that early childhood development depends on real-world interaction, and that “tech nannies” have emerged because childcare is unaffordable. Scelfo calls for mandatory data transparency from tech companies, stronger child-safety legislation in the states, and a culture shift that prioritizes healthy offline development over the race to dominate AI. With future jobs uncertain and social skills declining, she argues that society must resist sacrificing sensible regulation in the name of innovation—and recognize that too much time online isn’t just unhealthy, it’s shaping a generation. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Julie Scelfo joins the Chuck ToddCast 03:00 Erosion of trust in media & news is a massive problem 04:00 Mental health decline in youth correlated with rise of social media 05:00 Both left & right want get get smartphones out of classrooms 05:45 Lack of social media regulation leaves kids vulnerable 07:00 Regulation is difficult when big tech has unlimited money to lobby 09:00 Threats from Congress & Trump to prevent states from regulating AI 10:30 Executive order from Trump may be last gasp to avoid AI regulation 12:30 AI has been positive for shareholders & owners, not for the public 13:45 What lessons can be learned from the fight against big tobacco? 16:15 Recommendation algorithms turn platforms into publishers 17:45 Advertiser supported speech is different than first amendment speech 18:30 Broadcast networks are liable for misleading ads, social platforms aren’t 20:00 Momentum building to ban ipads in schools and make kids use books 21:30 MAMA’s mission and goals 23:00 Children under 2 shouldn’t be exposed to screens for entertainment 25:30 Kids know how to find information, but must be taught to filter it 26:30 Most educational building blocks are built during early childhood 27:15 We can’t sacrifice sensible regulation in order to win AI race 28:30 Tech leaders all have very inept and awkward social skills 31:00 Tech must be required to release data for researchers to study 32:30 How to prepare kids for future jobs that may be replaced by AI? 34:00 Real life interactions are critical for a healthy childhood 35:45 We will always need trades, skilled labor and care workers 37:30 What are some near-term activities MAMA is working on? 40:00 States are introducing quality child safety legislation on tech 40:30 There is bipartisan support in congress for regulation 42:00 There hasn’t been one study worldwide on tech at a young age 43:30 We have “tech nannies” because childcare is so expensive 46:00 Too much time online is incredibly unhealthySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chuck Todd explores the growing bipartisan momentum to rein in Big Tech, noting that while social media’s unintended consequences have already eroded truth and public trust, AI could amplify those failures without strong guardrails. He breaks down why Americans overwhelmingly support protecting kids from tech harms—and why a public revolt is inevitable once people feel they’ve lost control. Chuck also looks at how massive AI investment is masking broader economic weakness before turning to Donald Trump’s botched economic message in Pennsylvania, a “let them eat cake” tone that echoes the same political trap Biden once fell into. With surprising Democratic wins in Miami and Georgia and a demoralizing trend inside the GOP base, the political landscape is shifting fast, especially as ACA subsidies near expiration and no healthcare compromise is in sight. Chuck then pivots to the rise of prediction markets—how they move on insider information, how they could be manipulated by political actors, and why the “casinofication” of news threatens to reduce all political coverage to a risky, easily gamed horse race. Then, journalist and founder of MAMA (Mothers Against Media Addiction), Julie Scelfo, joins Chuck ToddCast for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most urgent issues facing American families: the collapse of trust in media, the rise of unregulated tech, and its profound impact on children’s mental health. Scelfo explains how the explosion of social media and smartphones—coupled with virtually nonexistent regulation—has left kids exposed to harmful algorithms, addictive design, and misinformation at formative ages. With both the left and right now pushing to get smartphones out of classrooms, she argues that we’re long past due for meaningful guardrails, especially as Big Tech’s lobbying power grows and federal leaders threaten to block states from regulating AI. Chuck and Julie compare today’s fight with Big Tech to the battle against Big Tobacco, explore why recommendation systems effectively make platforms publishers, and discuss the growing bipartisan appetite for banning iPads in schools and returning to books. They also dig into MAMA’s mission to protect children in a digital world—emphasizing that kids under two should not be exposed to screens, that early childhood development depends on real-world interaction, and that “tech nannies” have emerged because childcare is unaffordable. Scelfo calls for mandatory data transparency from tech companies, stronger child-safety legislation in the states, and a culture shift that prioritizes healthy offline development over the race to dominate AI. With future jobs uncertain and social skills declining, she argues that society must resist sacrificing sensible regulation in the name of innovation—and recognize that too much time online isn’t just unhealthy, it’s shaping a generation. Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews the upcoming college football slate. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/CHUCK for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:00 There is bipartisan support for pushing back on tech 05:00 AI regulation to protect kids has massive support 06:15 The public will revolt over tech when they feel they lose control 08:00 Social media came with unintended consequences, AI could be similar 08:45 Social media has destroyed truth 09:30 AI needs guardrails that have been missing from social media 10:45 AI investment is masking a recession for much of the country 12:30 Trump botches economic message at PA rally 13:15 Trump has a tone deaf, let them eat cake mindset 14:45 The Trump WH walking into the same trap Biden did on economy 15:30 Elections in Miami and Georgia showed GOP is in real trouble 17:30 First time a Democrat won Miami mayor in nearly 30 years 18:15 Democratic voters are fired up & more reliable 19:45 The base of the Republican party is becoming demoralized 21:00 ACA credits set to expire, no compromise healthcare deal yet 22:15 Question for audience: Do you follow and participate in prediction markets? 24:00 Prediction markets move when they get insider info 25:45 Prediction markets seemed to know fed interest rate cut was coming 27:00 Is it wise to allow people to bet on basically everything? 28:45 Gambling is highly regulated, prediction markets are not 29:30 Certain people will know outcomes in advance and can game the system 30:45 Trump allies could game the system on predictions of his actions 32:15 Predictions that can be manipulated should be outlawed 34:00 Prediction markets could make all political coverage “horse race” style 35:15 The “casinofication” of news comes with risks 40:45 Julie Scelfo joins the Chuck ToddCast 43:45 Erosion of trust in media & news is a massive problem 44:45 Mental health decline in youth correlated with rise of social media 45:45 Both left & right want to get smartphones out of classrooms 46:30 Lack of social media regulation leaves kids vulnerable 47:45 Regulation is difficult when big tech has unlimited money to lobby 49:45 Threats from Congress & Trump to prevent states from regulating AI 51:15 Executive order from Trump may be last gasp to avoid AI regulation 53:15 AI has been positive for shareholders & owners, not for the public 54:30 What lessons can be learned from the fight against big tobacco? 57:00 Recommendation algorithms turn platforms into publishers 58:30 Advertiser supported speech is different than first amendment speech 59:15 Broadcast networks are liable for misleading ads, social platforms aren’t 1:00:45 Momentum building to ban ipads in schools and make kids use books 1:02:15 MAMA’s mission and goals 1:03:45 Children under 2 shouldn’t be exposed to screens for entertainment 1:06:15 Kids know how to find information, but must be taught to filter it 1:07:15 Most educational building blocks are built during early childhood 1:08:00 We can’t sacrifice sensible regulation in order to win AI race 1:09:15 Tech leaders all have very inept and awkward social skills 1:11:45 Tech must be required to release data for researchers to study 1:13:15 How to prepare kids for future jobs that may be replaced by AI? 1:14:45 Real life interactions are critical for a healthy childhood 1:16:30 We will always need trades, skilled labor and care workers 1:18:15 What are some near-term activities MAMA is working on? 1:20:45 States are introducing quality child safety legislation on tech 1:21:15 There is bipartisan support in congress for regulation 1:22:45 There hasn’t been one study worldwide on tech at a young age 1:24:15 We have “tech nannies” because childcare is so expensive 1:26:45 Too much time online is incredibly unhealthy 1:32:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Julie Scelfo 1:34:30 Thoughts on a limited TV series on the constitutional convention? 1:38:00 Favorite movies & Ken Burns doc? 1:43:30 Outlook on the primary races in Texas and Montana? 1:52:00 What if archduke Franz Ferdinand's driver took a different turn? 1:57:00 College football previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Doug and Robb dig into one of the most alarming stretches of the Trump presidency so far. From Trump's dehumanizing attacks on Somali immigrants to a pair of lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean now raising war-crime concerns, the administration is leaning hard on fear and force while dodging accountability. We unpack Trump's attempt to seize more control over immigration judges, America's downgrade in global civic-freedom rankings, and a federal judge's smackdown of Trump's unlawful freeze on wind-energy permits. It's a week that reveals a dangerous governing pattern: escalating fear, expanding executive power, shrinking democracy, and policies that undermine both human dignity and the common good. This is the state of America under Trump in December 2025—and why people of conscience need to stay awake, organized, and engaged.

In the second segment of Episode 1114 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards reflects on how the internet age has created "the dumbest generation of humans," where people used to specialize deeply in one subject—priding himself on "knowing a guy" who was an expert in specific areas like a particular trade or topic—but now everyone knows just a little about everything, enabling quasi-intelligent conversations on dozens of subjects without true depth, often sounding like idiots (himself included). He notes his own specialties in black culture in Jackson, Mississippi, wrestling, NASCAR, and testosterone, while piecing together superficial knowledge elsewhere. Transitioning to conservative media infiltration by "LGBTQ cuck beta males," Edwards discusses discovering allegations about Benny Johnson potentially being gay, based on old BuzzFeed articles he wrote, such as "Let's Be Honest Straight Guys, We All Like Butt Stuff" and "Which President Looks Sexiest in a Swimsuit?"—arguing no straight man would pen such pieces or work for BuzzFeed, and expressing disdain for closeted figures pretending to embody traditional family values while quoting the Bible.

Trust in the federal government is near an all-time low. Pew Research reports that 17% of Americans say that they trust the government to do what's right always or most of the time.  Shawn Tiegan, Utah Foundation President, joins to discuss why we are where we are and what needs to change for trust to come back.

The Erosion of Trust in the Federal Government Substance Use Down, Family Connections Up -- New Data on Utah's Youth Childhood Deaths Expected To Rise Worldwide SLCO DA Launches Public Screening Dashboard: Sim Gill Explains Solo Hiker Rescued From Quicksand At Arches National Park Skull Stolen from Ancient Burial Site in Southern Utah: Inside The Crime and Cultural Significance Why We’re Hooked on True Crime—and What We Forget Along the Way

Peace & Blessings y'all! We have another episode in our sacred fats series… about Cod Liver Oil! Cod Liver Oils is something many of us haven't heard of or discussed in YEARS… maybe even decades. But we are here to preach the gospel about why we should bring it back into our diets! Sit tight, grab a chai, and enjoy this episode!As always, we want to thank you for all of your support, in all the ways! Sources and what's discussed in the pod:2:59 Exploring the Medicine Bag: Copper and Matcha05:50 The Power of Deities: Oya and Erzuli Dantor08:45 Embracing Disruption: Chaos as a Blessing11:20 Women's Power: Life and Death in Reproductive Health14:46 The Importance of Cod Liver Oil17:39 Cultural Practices and Nutritional Wisdom(article) Cod Liver Oil Basics and Recommendations 20:26 Vitamin D and the Body: Myths and Realities29:34 Conclusion and Reflections31:56 Debunking Myths About Dark Skin and Vitamin D(article) How A Vitamin D Test Misdiagnosed African-Americans 34:59 The Power of Cod Liver Oil38:14 Understanding Omega-3s: Cod Liver Oil vs. Fish Oil42:47 Balancing Omega-3s and Omega-6s for Health46:00 Community and Spirituality: Finding God in Togetherness50:59 Cycles of Abundance and Erosion in Health55:56 Food Genius: Building a Community of KnowledgeExploratory Call with Asia Follow us on social:⁠⁠@pettyherbalist⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@bonesbugsandbotany⁠⁠Rate us to show your support! Thank You!#StayReady #BePetty***if you read this far, send me a dm @pettyherbalist for a shoutout!***

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Davy and PJ discuss a potential trend of major design systems going from public to internal only, stressing that public documentation is the ultimate forcing function for quality and a huge win for the community.

PREVIEW — Peter Berkowitz — The Erosion of Liberal Education by Scientism. Berkowitz analyzes the decline of liberal education, attributing its systematic degradation to the ascendance of "scientism" and nineteenth-century positivism, a philosophical doctrine that dismisses the humanities—including literature, philosophy, and cultural studies—as mere entertainment and aesthetic indulgence rather than substantive knowledge. Berkowitz argues that this reductionist epistemology privileges exclusively scientific data and quantifiable empiricism as constituting legitimate knowledge, fundamentally delegitimizing humanistic inquiry. This ideological shift has profoundly damaged university curricula, displacing classical texts, philosophical traditions, and literary analysis with utilitarian STEM-focused education, eroding the comprehensive intellectual formation traditionally central to liberal education. 1850 NASSAU HALL

Auckland households face a 7.9% rate rise next year, primarily to fund the operating costs for the $5.5 billion City Rail Link, which is nearly finished. It's a reality, it's going to open for passengers next year – woo! The increase will cover the $235 million annual cost of operating the new underground rail service. It's the largest rates rise since Auckland Council as a super city was formed in 2010. For the average household wondering what on earth to do with all the extra money that comes into their bank accounts, annual rates will climb from $4,023 to $4,341. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's rates announcement came shortly after Christopher Luxon announced at his post-cabinet press conference yesterday afternoon that the Government's going to introduce a rates cap of 2 %to 4% from January 27. The cap will exclude water charges and non-rate revenue such as fees and license fees and things like that. Very good politically. Who doesn't want somebody to say, "Hey, you greedy grasping councils, stop taking our money and delivering nothing in return." But as Wayne Brown pointed out, how would Auckland be able to pay for its city link if it didn't have the facility to raise rates? Wayne Brown told the Herald, putting a cap on rates isn't going to solve anything, it'll just defer it for a couple of years, then ratepayers will be paying even more. He said councils are faced with making decisions that involve significant investment and should not be restricted by governments telling us what we can and cannot do. All very valid, provided of course that councils are sensible husbands of their ratepayers' money. We can all think of absolutely barking mad vanity schemes that have been undertaken with ratepayers' money that incense us and infuriate us. And there's very little we can do. You could always try voting, those 70% of you that don't, but you won't be listening to this radio show probably. And if you've got a council that doesn't really know what it's doing and doesn't know how to keep control of the different departments and can't really manage long-term investment infrastructure and a long-term rates plan, suddenly turning off the money tap is not going to turn them into brilliant budgeters. They're not going to suddenly gain the skills overnight because there's less money to pay with, play with. If you're making dumb decisions now, you're still going to be making them in 2027. Rate capping or rate pegging has been in force in New South Wales and Victoria for several years and is loosely based on the rate of inflation or the consumer price index, which is what we've done. We've looked at Australia and thought we can do this here. In New South Wales and Victoria, the councils can apply for higher caps, but the process is complicated and deeply controversial with their rate payers, not surprisingly. Ratepayers like not having to pay significant rate increases, but the sorts of things they want to see, swimming pools, sports facilities, libraries, lifestyle infrastructure, are getting further and further away from local councils to deliver because they're under the pump financially. They just haven't got the money to do it. If you reduce your rate collection, you won't have as much money to maintain services or implement them. So what do you want as a ratepayer? We were talking about this earlier and, you know, one of our young producers doesn't use his local swimming pool. He said, "Can I opt out of funding that?" And I'm like, "Well, I'm all in. Our family uses the local swimming pool, uses the local library, loves it." We can opt in. Can it be like a car wash, where you get your basic car wash and then you can do the add-ons? Do you want the wax? Sure. Tick. Could they have a bare bones rate structure, or would it be simply too difficult to implement? At least in Auckland you can see what you're paying for, and I assume it's the same if you're in Hamilton or Timaru or New Plymouth. You can actually see the projects. When you're paying rates in places like the Hokianga, we don't get rubbish collection, we don't have water that comes from the sky. We have sewage that is collected on site in septic tanks, don't have lighting, any pest control I'm doing. You don't get a lot for your $3,000. So at least in the cities you can see what you're getting. There'd be some of you paying rates wondering what on earth you're paying them for. I'd be very interested to hear your rate stories. Could you have, would it be too difficult to implement? It probably would, but would you like to see an option? You can have economy, business class, or first class in terms of what you pay for in rates and what services you can access. Does a rates cap appeal to you or can you see it just being a gradual erosion of services and facilities?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Harris — intelligence analyst and former Financial Editor of Veterans Today — rejoins the program to break down the escalating instability inside the global financial system. He explains the competing power centers now battling for control as the world moves into a major economic transition. Harris lays out how these geopolitical struggles intersect with shifting monetary structures and why they point to a historic realignment already underway.You can find his work at https://TheIntelDrop.orgArticle mentioned in this show:China was playing chess while the rest of us were playing checkers': Bombshell study finds $200 billion of secret loans to U.S. businesses over 25 years: https://fortune.com/2025/11/18/secret-china-loans-to-us-business-200-billion-over-25-years-shell-companies/See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.com

Across the world, we're witnessing a transformation in how corruption operates. It's not just about individual bribery or isolated misconduct. In many places, powerful actors are reshaping state institutions themselves— weakening oversight, insulating allies from consequences, and redirecting public power toward private gain. This deeper structural transformation is often called state capture, and it has altered political systems from South Africa to Guatemala to Sri Lanka. What is this form of corruption? How does it impact human rights? How can it be countered? On this episode of the Just Security Podcast, Host Dani Schulkin is joined by Naomi Roht-Arriaza, Distinguished Professor of Law at UC Hastings and anti-corruption expert, to discuss the warning signs of this type of corruption, how the United States is showing worrying parallels, and what can be done to push back against it. Show Notes:  “Is the U.S. Becoming a Captured State? A Comparative Perspective,” by Naomi Roht-Arriaza on Just Security“When Guardrails Erode” Series by Dani Schulkin, Amy Markopolous, and Maya Nir on Just Security“The Anti-Corruption Tracker: Mapping the Erosion of Oversight and Accountability,” by Dani Schulkin, Amy Markopolous, and Maya Nir on Just SecurityFighting Grand Corruption: Transnational and Human Rights Approaches in Latin America and Beyond by Naomi Roht-Arriaza

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most emotionally exhausting realities of modern policing — the weight of constant public scrutiny. From viral videos to media narratives, today's officers live under a microscope where every move, every word, and every split-second decision can be judged, dissected, or weaponized online (Amazon Affiliate). This level of exposure doesn't just change how officers do their jobs — it fundamentally alters how they see themselves, their community, and their sense of worth. We unpack the psychological cost of this relentless pressure and explore what officers, departments, and families can do to protect mental health in an era where perception often overshadows truth.

Hebrews 13:8Erosion is slow, silent, and subtle. That's why compromise can so quickly lead to erosion—it isn't always bad, but when we compromise on God's Word erosion beings to take place. And that leads to destruction.

Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This we have a very special episode for you. We're covering some TV and gaming news! - Xbox Partner Preview (3:47)  - Armatus (3:52)  - The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu (7:02)  - Dave the Diver" In The Jungle (9:31)  - Crowsworn (11:20)  - Echo Generation 2 (13:58)  - Vampire Crawlers (16:15)  - 007 First Light (18:34)  - Roadside Research (20:32)  - Total Chaos (23:40)  - Reanimal (24:41)  - Erosion (26:43)  - Zoopunk (30:14)  - Cloverpit (32:52)  - Hitman: Eminem Vs Slim Shady (33:39)  - Tides of Annihilation (34:56)  - Raji: Kaliyuga (37:39) -Farcray TV Series (42:31) Then we discuss what the gang's been up to: - Nerdbomber plays Cloverpit and watches The Mighty Nein (46:53) - Techtic plays Jackbox (52:56) Special shoutout to our Patreon Producer: Steven Keller! We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content! As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone! Find us all over the web: Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1 Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86 Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/

Jeff and Christian welcome freelance game journalist Sofia Hariz back to the show this week to discuss the Roblox CEO seemingly unable to answer like a human being, the first pictures from the Legend of Zelda movie, and so many great games announced at the newest Xbox Partner Showcase. The Playlist: Sofia: Still Wakes The Deep DLC, Arc Raiders Christian: Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword; Super Mario 3D Land Jeff: Winter Burrow, Kingdomino VR Talk: Jeff: Deadpool VR, Roboquest VR, Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked Parting Gifts!

This episode of Soulfood and Lemonade with Dellie peels back the layers on the dangerous global shift from human rights and justice towards authoritarian control and ideological polarization. Dellie uses real world events, expert commentary, and undeniable facts to explore how—and why—the human rights dream is slipping through our fingers, replaced by fear, divisiveness, and state control

Episode 197 fo the Zenspath Entertainment Network Podcast is here! Jeremy, Stephen, Chase, & Chris talk about the passing of Rebecca "Becky Burger" Heineman (& legend in the world of gaming), Panic Button was tapped by Nintendo for Switch ports to show off Switch 2, the release of the Analogue 3D (& their weird marketing choices), the Xbox Partner Preview games, Sony files DMCA over Concord fan servers, more! Our "Big Question" for this week is "What are you thankful for in modern video games now that were not prevalent in video games as you grew up? Like autosaves, skippable cutscenes, etc." Check out the video version of the podcast over at www.youtube.com/zenspathcom, share it with friends, give us a thumbs up, & leave us a review if you enjoy the show to help us grow! Website - https://www.zenspath.com Podcast Website - https://www.zenspath.com/podcast  Join our Discord - https://discord.com/invite/jsB8GURSvT ( bit.ly/zenspathdiscord ) Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3scFDqv Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2nFegSJNWR0na1BAv6AOSD Libsyn - https://zenspath.libsyn.com/2024/02 Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08ab7658-e7f2-43f9-b0de-5a12c8ff24a6/zenspath-entertainment-network  Join us on Discord at bit.ly/zenspathdiscord (https://discord.com/invite/jsB8GURSvT) Where to find us: https://www.zenspath.com/podcast for the latest episodes, shorts, & more all in one place! Jeremy - Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/zenspath.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zenspathcom/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@zenspathcom Hive - @zenspath Discord - @zenspath Twitch - https://twitch.tv/zenspath YouTube - https://youtube.com/zenspathcom Stephen - Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/n1ntendo.bsky.social Hive - @swantendo  Discord - @n1ntendo. (don't forget the "." at the end!) Chase - X - https://twitter.com/LegioXGaming  Chris - He's around...   Intro 00:00  What We've Been Doing 01:24 The Group Chat - Recent Pickups! 21:28 RIP Rebecca "Burger Becky" Heineman - Gaming Has Lost a Legend 27:24 Panic Button Says Nintendo Tapped Them to Directly Handle Switch to Switch 2 Ports 32:28 Analogue 3D Launch & Weird Marketing Choices 37:49 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Armatus" 45:17 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "CloverPit" 46:15 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Crowsworn" 48:12 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Dave the Diver" on Xbox + "The Jungle" DLC 49:29 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Echo Generations 2" 49:50 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Erosion" 50:53 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "The Mound: Omen of Cthulu" 53:34 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Raj: Kaliyuga" 55:04 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Reanimal" 56:06 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Roadside Research" 56:42 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Tides of Annihilation" 58:23 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Total Chaos" 1:00:51 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard" 1:04:33 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 "Zoopunk" 1:09:03 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025 Our Letter Grades 1:14:18 Sony Files DMCA Notices on Team Trying to Make New "Concord" Online Servers 1:14:18 The Speedrun 1:30:55 The Big Question 1:45:04 Outro & Where to Find Us 1:53:19

Mike Harris — intelligence analyst and former Financial Editor of Veterans Today — rejoins the program to break down the escalating instability inside the global financial system. He explains the competing power centers now battling for control as the world moves into a major economic transition. Harris lays out how these geopolitical struggles intersect with shifting monetary structures and why they point to a historic realignment already underway.You can find his work at https://TheIntelDrop.orgArticle mentioned in this show: China was playing chess while the rest of us were playing checkers': Bombshell study finds $200 billion of secret loans to U.S. businesses over 25 years: https://fortune.com/2025/11/18/secret-china-loans-to-us-business-200-billion-over-25-years-shell-companies/See exclusives and more at https://SarahWestall.Substack.comLinks and offers mentioned in the showProtect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to https://SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinUse Code "Sarah" to save 15% on all peptides!See the Replay of the Peptide Webinar with Dr. Diane Kazer at https://SarahWestall.com/PeptidesBuy Anti Aging Peptide GHK-Cu:Capsule form: https://www.limitlesslifenootropics.com/product/ghk-cu-capsules-2mg/?ref=vbWRE3JInjectable: https://www.limitlesslifenootropics.com/product/ghk-cu/?ref=vbWRE3JNasal Spray: https://www.limitlesslifenootropics.com/product/ghk-cu-spray/?ref=vbWRE3JMasterpeace: Protect your body, Remove Heavy Metals including Graphene Oxide and Plastics, and learn more about removing MAC IDs at https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/shop/?ref=11308Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.Disclaimer: "As a journalist, I report what significant newsmakers are claiming. I do not have the resources or time to fully investigate all claims. Stories and people interviewed are selected based on relevance, listener requests, and by suggestions of those I highly respect. It is the responsibility of each viewer to evaluate the facts presented and then research each story furtherSee 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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If you work in AI, you probably think it's going to boost productivity, create wealth, advance science, and improve your life. If you're a member of the American public, you probably strongly disagree.In three major reports released over the last year, the Pew Research Center surveyed over 5,000 US adults and 1,000 AI experts. They found that the general public holds many beliefs about AI that are virtually nonexistent in Silicon Valley, and that the tech industry's pitch about the likely benefits of their work has thus far failed to convince many people at all. AI is, in fact, a rare topic that mostly unites Americans — regardless of politics, race, age, or gender.Links to learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.info/eyToday's guest, Eileen Yam, director of science and society research at Pew, walks us through some of the eye-watering gaps in perception:Jobs: 73% of AI experts see a positive impact on how people do their jobs. Only 23% of the public agrees.Productivity: 74% of experts say AI is very likely to make humans more productive. Just 17% of the public agrees.Personal benefit: 76% of experts expect AI to benefit them personally. Only 24% of the public expects the same (while 43% expect it to harm them).Happiness: 22% of experts think AI is very likely to make humans happier, which is already surprisingly low — but a mere 6% of the public expects the same.For the experts building these systems, the vision is one of human empowerment and efficiency. But outside the Silicon Valley bubble, the mood is more one of anxiety — not only about Terminator scenarios, but about AI denying their children “curiosity, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and creativity,” while they themselves are replaced and devalued:53% of Americans say AI will worsen people's ability to think creatively.50% believe it will hurt our ability to form meaningful relationships.38% think it will worsen our ability to solve problems.Open-ended responses to the surveys reveal a poignant fear: that by offloading cognitive work to algorithms we are changing childhood to a point we no longer know what adults will result. As one teacher quoted in the study noted, we risk raising a generation that relies on AI so much it never “grows its own curiosity, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and creativity.”If the people building the future are this out of sync with the people living in it, the impending “techlash” might be more severe than industry anticipates.In this episode, Eileen and host Rob Wiblin break down the data on where these groups disagree, where they actually align (nobody trusts the government or companies to regulate this), and why the “digital natives” might actually be the most worried of all.This episode was recorded on September 25, 2025.Chapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Who's Eileen Yam? (00:01:30)Is it premature to care what the public says about AI? (00:02:26)The top few feelings the US public has about AI (00:06:34)The public and AI insiders disagree enormously on some things (00:16:25)Fear #1: Erosion of human abilities and connections (00:20:03)Fear #2: Loss of control of AI (00:28:50)Americans don't want AI in their personal lives (00:33:13)AI at work and job loss (00:40:56)Does the public always feel this way about new things? (00:44:52)The public doesn't think AI is overhyped (00:51:49)The AI industry seems on a collision course with the public (00:58:16)Is the survey methodology good? (01:05:26)Where people are positive about AI: saving time, policing, and science (01:12:51)Biggest gaps between experts and the general public, and where they agree (01:18:44)Demographic groups agree to a surprising degree (01:28:58)Eileen's favourite bits of the survey and what Pew will ask next (01:37:29)Video and audio editing: Dominic Armstrong, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourMusic: CORBITCoordination, transcripts, and web: Katy Moore

Tony Schuh's message from Wednesday, November 19th 2025

Inflation is not just an economic phenomenon. It also undercuts the foundations of a civilization, leading to the breakdown of society itself.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/road-de-civilization-inflation-and-moral-erosion-society

Inflation is not just an economic phenomenon. It also undercuts the foundations of a civilization, leading to the breakdown of society itself.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/road-de-civilization-inflation-and-moral-erosion-society

Are we being molded into servants for something we don't understand? God doesn't ask for silence, he asks for courage. Whispered in the routine was the forfeiting of our consent. Darkness wins thru exhaustion. Locke and Hobbs were on it. Rebelling against despair. The invisible agreement between power and the people. Obedience as virtue. We choose the chains we wear. Freedom requires maintenance. Do we owe those who no longer keep their promises? Democracy is staring at the corpse of it's promise. Who will speak the truth when it costs something? Evil always pushes back. Free the small voice buried beneath your fear. Who gets to define the truth? Demanding obedience without legitimacy. All three branches of our gov't have been corrupt. Awaken or withdrawal. BBC tactics and J6 evidence come together. Working for the people is a good model. Is it a collapse or correction? New evidence is incoming. The Judge is going to release Tina Peters. Standing for the truth when you are alone. Kash and his girlfriend get complicated. We face digital integration without consent. Love is the physics of the soul. Where are the ops called Antifa and the Proud Boys? What they are doing behind the scenes is very scary. Stay centered and be ready.

Under our Constitution, the federal government and the states have distinct powers — especially when it comes to elections. But the Trump administration has repeatedly tried to interfere with how states run elections, pushing unlawful policies that undermine faith in safe, secure and accurate elections.Host Simone Leeper sits down with Catie Kelley, Senior Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Campaign Legal Center, and Jonathan Diaz, CLC's Director of Voting Advocacy and Partnerships, to examine how the Trump administration has attempted to federalize elections, impose unconstitutional voter restrictions and silence Americans.They unpack CLC's major court victory against the administration's unlawful election executive order; explain how new proof-of-citizenship requirements could disenfranchise millions of voters; and discuss lawsuits defending states' rights and voters' privacy against federal overreach. They also explore broader threats—from troubling legislation and to presidential attacks on mail-in voting—and what Campaign Legal Center is doing to preserve checks and balances, protect election integrity and defend every American's freedom to vote.Timestamps:(00:00) — What does “federalism” mean, and why is it under attack?(02:50) — How is the Trump administration overstepping its authority on elections?(06:44) — What lawsuits has CLC filed to stop the president's election overreach?(07:58) — Why are proof-of-citizenship rules so dangerous for voters?(11:28) — How are military families impacted by new voting restrictions?(14:50) — Why is the DOJ demanding states' voter data—and why is it alarming?(17:56) — How are states pushing back to defend their power and voters' privacy?(19:10) — What is the SAVE Act, and how could it silence millions of voters?(25:16) — Why is mail-in voting under attack again?(28:41) — How does misinformation from the president erode trust in elections?(30:51) — What lessons from 2024 should shape the 2026 midterms?(34:04) — What can states do to strengthen confidence in elections?(36:24) — What should voters remember heading into 2026 and beyond?(40:17) — How can Americans hold the line for democracy?Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at Campaign Legal Center, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Catie Kelley is Senior Director of Policy & Strategic Partnerships at Campaign Legal Center. Catie oversees CLC's policy work at the federal, state and local levels. She is leading CLC's work to address the emerging threats of election sabotage. Previously, Catie built and ran CLC's state campaign finance program. In that capacity, she worked with state and local stakeholders and policymakers to advance innovative policies designed to decrease the influence of money in the political process. She began her legal career in the Federal Election Commission's Office of General Counsel.Jonathan Diaz is Director of Voting Advocacy and Partnerships at Campaign Legal Center. Jonathan advocates for laws and policies that expand the freedom to vote for all Americans; leads CLC's work on combatting election sabotage; and coordinates CLC's relationships with national, state and local voting rights partners.Jonathan manages CLC's work to protect election results and defend against election sabotage, and he works directly with CLC's litigation, communications and policy teams to help set organizational strategy on voting rights and elections advocacy. He also works directly with election officials at the state and local level to improve election administration processes, and he represents CLC in democracy reform coalitions to coordinate legal, advocacy and messaging strategies with partner organizations across the country.Jonathan has also litigated voting rights cases in federal courts across the country, including LULAC v. Executive Office of the President (challenging the President's unconstitutional executive order on voting); LUCHA v. Fontes (challenging Arizona's burdensome and discriminatory proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration); VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger (challenging Georgia's restrictions on the distribution of absentee ballot applications); and Raysor v. Lee (challenging Florida's conditioning of rights restoration for voters with past felony convictions on the payment of legal financial obligations).Links:Victory! Anti-Voter Executive Order Halted in Court  – CLCVoting Is an American Freedom. The President Can't Change That – CLCHow CLC Is Pushing Back on the Trump Administration's Anti-Voter Actions – CLCTaking Action Against Presidential Abuses of Power  – CLCWhat You Need to Know About the SAVE Act  – CLCVote-By-Mail: A Secure and Accessible Way to Cast Your Ballot  – CLCA Raging Battle for Democracy One Year from the Midterms – Trevor Potter's newsletterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the wide range of challenges facing American democracy. Campaign Legal Center fights for every American's freedom to vote and participate meaningfully in the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joshua Barocas is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. J.A. Barocas. The Erosion of Harm Reduction. N Engl J Med 2025;393:1865-1867. B.A. Barsky, A. Caplan-Bricker, and C. Robertson. Religious Liberty as a Shield for Public Health — The Case of Overdose-Prevention Centers. N Engl J Med 2025;393:1867-1869.

In Ausgabe 117 des Science Busters Podcasts besprechen Kabarettist Martin Puntigam und die Chemikerin & Wissenschaftskommunaktorin Alina Majcen (Uni Graz) u.a. was Volksschulkinder am Meer schätzen, wie lange Chemikerinnen die Luft anhalten können, wie Mikroplastik definiert ist, warum es ab 5mm als mikro gilt, wie Erosion bei der Entstehung von Mikroplastik hilft, wer die Charts in Mikroplastik anführt, wieso Autoverkehr auch in Bezug auf Mikroplastik verheerend ist, warum Mikroplastik auch entsteht, wenn man sauber Müllt trennt, dass man bei der Plastik-Pellets-Verarbeitung besser aufpassen muss, warum das Jammern über an der Flasche befestigte Verschlüsse nicht sehr schlau ist, wieviel Kunststoff jedes Jahr produziert wird, was damit passiert, ob Müllstrudel die Pandabären der Kunststoffverschmutzung sind, wie es durch Lobbying gelingt, das Verbieten von Plastiksackerln zu verbieten, wieso Plastik zu produzieren immer noch billiger ist als zu recyclen, warum wir nicht nur viel weniger, sondern auch ganz neue Kunststoffe brauchen, wieso die Blut-Hirnschranke Mikroplastik durchlässt, was Mikroplastik in der Kläranlage macht, dass Rauchen auch schädlich ist, wenn grad niemand raucht & wann man den Löffel abgibt und doch behält.

Subscribe to the American Exception podcast on Patreon to get access to the entire library of the best historical research on the deep politics of the United States.   Sarah Kendzior joins us to talk about the central topic of her writing in recent years—the collapse of US politics and society. Sarah's latest book is The Last American Road Trip. Sarah is the author of They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent. She is also the author of Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America and The View from Flyover Country: Dispatches from the Forgotten America. Check out Sarah Kendzior's Newsletter on Substack! Special thanks to: Dana Chavarria, production Casey Moore, graphics Michelle Boley, animated intro Mock Orange, music

11/4/25: Sen Paul Mark: SNAP, gov't shutdown & resistance. Valley Light Opera's Michael Budnick & Elaine Caine: "HMS Pinafore" at AoM this week—an operetta of resistance. Smith Prof Carrie Baker: "The Erosion of Women's Rights Under Trump" & how we resist. Yakov Kronrod, former councilor candidate: resisting toxic social media.

11/4/25: Sen Paul Mark: SNAP, gov't shutdown & resistance. Valley Light Opera's Michael Budnick & Elaine Caine: "HMS Pinafore" at AoM this week—an operetta of resistance. Smith Prof Carrie Baker: "The Erosion of Women's Rights Under Trump" & how we resist. Yakov Konrad, former councilor candidate: resisting toxic social media.

11/4/25: Sen Paul Mark: SNAP, gov't shutdown & resistance. Valley Light Opera's Michael Budnick & Elaine Caine: "HMS Pinafore" at AoM this week—an operetta of resistance. Smith Prof Carrie Baker: "The Erosion of Women's Rights Under Trump" & how we resist. Yakov Konrad, former councilor candidate: resisting toxic social media.

11/4/25: Sen Paul Mark: SNAP, gov't shutdown & resistance. Valley Light Opera's Michael Budnick & Elaine Caine: "HMS Pinafore" at AoM this week—an operetta of resistance. Smith Prof Carrie Baker: "The Erosion of Women's Rights Under Trump" & how we resist. Yakov Konrad, former councilor candidate: resisting toxic social media.

In the quiet corridors where healing was once holy, something cold now slithers. In today's pod, two ER physicians step forward, voices steady, to reveal how the laws meant to protect truth have become tools of silence. Dr. Patricia Robitaille & Dr. Coleen Rickabaugh speak of hospitals that trade compassion for control, of doctors punished for refusing to look away. It's a reckoning - part confession, part hymn - for a system that's forgotten its soul. The two are now working in DC to rewrite the law that broke healthcare's back in the first place.Dr. Robitaille's substack: https://substack.com/@pattirobitaillemdPATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-showHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-here00:00 Go!00:02:01 Historical Context of Healthcare Corruption00:06:44 Erosion of Physician Advocacy00:10:01 Inversion of the Peer Review System00:14:08 Case Study: Dr. Christopher Dunch00:19:20 Proposed Legislative Changes00:22:40 Profit Motive vs. Patient Care00:25:00 Impact of the Databank on Practitioners00:30:34 Disruption Labels and Patient Safety00:34:28 Case Study of Dr. Ryan00:40:25 Flaws in Peer Review Legislation00:43:36 Physician Rights and Hospital Contracts00:46:04 The Impact of Credentialing Practices00:50:35 Case Study: Jacob Newfeld's Plight00:55:00 Evaluations and Their Consequences01:04:25 The Dehumanizing Experience of Psychiatric Evaluation01:08:21 Tragic Outcomes of Mismanaged Care01:10:24 The Flaws in Administrative Accountability01:12:50 The Corruption Within Healthcare Administration01:18:06 Systemic Issues in Patient Safety and Care01:23:40 The Need for Legal Protections in Healthcare01:25:29 Fraudulent Practices in Hospitals01:28:15 The Dystopian Shift in Patient Care01:31:44 Organ Harvesting Concerns in Healthcare01:39:43 Legal Actions and Institutional Corruption01:44:17 Consequences of Whistleblowing in Medicine01:47:40 History and Context of Sham Peer Review01:48:34 Advocacy and Legislative Action01:52:02 Patient Vulnerability and Reform Potential01:53:40 Education and Awareness Campaign#makeamericahealthyagain #healthcareheroes , #medicalethics , #physician , #patientcare , #whistleblowers , #healthpolicy , #dataprivacy , #healthcarecosts, #patientadvocacy, #philosophypodcast, #rfkjr MERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

Guest links:Instagram: the_breath_geekTicktok: the_breath_geekWebsite: https://richardlblake.com/ Timestamps:00:00 The Myth of Mental Illness01:08 Exploring Breath Work and Mental Health05:45 The Power of Conscious Connected Breath Work09:56 Breath as a Tool for Emotional Regulation15:11 Understanding Trauma and Memory Processing20:11 The Role of Community in Healing29:14 The Erosion of Emotional Buffers31:40 The Role of Therapy in Modern Society35:56 The Dark Side of Talk Therapy40:08 Understanding Memory and Its Implications42:16 Ingredients for Good Human Health51:53 Practical Applications of Breathwork  To learn more about Mission 22's impact and programs, visit www.mission22.org or find us on social media. IG: @mission_22. Tiktok: @_mission22

Will Harris is known for his pioneering regenerative agriculture practices. The episode explores Harris's journey from traditional farming to regenerative agriculture, the economic challenges, and the impact on land, community, and ecosystems. Harris shares insights from his experiences, including his transition away from chemical-dependent farming and the development of vertically integrated operations. They discuss the benefits of regenerative practices, the difficulties in marketing and scaling, as well as the broader implications for nutrition and sustainability. Lastly, the episode addresses the sustainability of feeding the world through regenerative practices, emphasizing local community support and the long-term generational benefits. 05:10 Introduction to Will Harris 09:05 Challenges and Evolution in Farming Practices 29:43 The Impact of Erosion on Soil Health 30:09 Scientific Comparison: Monocrop vs. Diverse Ecosystem 30:48 Economic Challenges of Transitioning to Regenerative Farming 31:49 The Rise of Grass-Fed Beef and Market Challenges 33:00 Educating Consumers on Grass-Fed Beef 35:03 The Influence of Propaganda on Food Choices 42:18 The Role of Debt in Farm Management 44:15 Challenges in Poultry Farming 50:31 The Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture 53:31 Feeding the World Sustainably 01:00:20 Reflections on the Future of Regenerative Farming BEEF TALLOW PRODUCTS: NosetoTail.org Preorder the film here: http://indiegogo.com/projects/food-lies-post Film site: http://FoodLies.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FoodLies Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg

In this powerhouse episode of "Impact Theory," Tom Bilyeu sits down with renowned economist, author, and outspoken financial commentator Peter Schiff. Best known for his unflinching critiques of U.S. monetary policy, Schiff unpacks the real meaning behind gold's all-time highs and what it signals for the American and global economy. In Part 1, Tom and Peter go deep into the historical context that shapes today's economic challenges, including how the gold standard's collapse, fiscal irresponsibility, and the rise of global debt have set the stage for a looming monetary crisis. Peter shares insights on the mechanisms behind inflation, explains how American prosperity has become dangerously dependent on the dollar's reserve status, and traces the evolution of our monetary system from the Founding Fathers to Nixon's closing of the gold window. This is an eye-opening journey through economic history and policy that challenges mainstream narratives about the value of gold, the state of global trade, and America's financial future. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Gold's All-Time Highs: What Does It Mean? 08:22 How the Dollar Was Tied to Gold: The Early U.S. Republic 15:37 The Shrinking Real Wage & Rise of the Dual-Income Family 23:18 The Gradual Move Away from the Dollar Standard 32:59 The Stagflation Trap: Economic Policy Gone Wrong 52:24 The Social Fallout: Populism, Socialism, and the Erosion of Democracy 69:43 U.S. Industrial Policy—Why Government Investment Fails FOLLOW PETER SCHIFF: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterSchiffYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SchiffReportPodcast: https://schiffradio.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterschiff/Website: https://www.europac.com/Gold/Silver Info: https://www.schiffgold.com/ What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Bevel Health: 1st month FREE at https://bevel.health/impact with code IMPACT Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe at https://trueclassic.com/impact Cape: 33% off with code IMPACT33 at https://cape.co/impact Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/bilyeu or use code BILYEU to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code IMPACT at https://airdoctorpro.com Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/impact to get up to 30% off sitewide. Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Chapman recaps her article, “Tube Erosion,” which was written with Matthew Henderson, MD; Dan Arreaza-Kaufman, MD; Jonathan Eisengart, MD; and Mary Qiu, MD, and was featured in the May/June issue of Glaucoma Today. Glaucoma drainage implants can lower IOP and preserve patients' vision, but the devices carry the risk of tube erosion, a serious complication that requires prompt surgical management. Ms. Chapman reviews the rates of tube erosion, risk factors, strategies for prevention, and techniques for surgical revision.

China's ruling Communist Party leadership met in Beijing to frame the next five-year-plan. Amid a trade war with the United States, they set priorities for economic policy and technology, including how to build artificial intelligence into key sectors of society.   New faces appeared and old ones vanished, with a purge of senior military officials and others as President Xi Jinping sacked some officials he had earlier promoted. As Xi prepares to meet with US President Donald Trump in South Korea, Chatham House senior research fellows Yu Jie and James Kynge join host Bronwen Maddox. Read our latest: The UK must prioritize cybersecurity or be left dangerously exposed Sanae Takaichi sees herself as the successor to Shinzo Abe. But changes in Japan's politics present big challenges Tanzania election: Erosion of democracy will also come at the cost of economic potential Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by Stephen Farrell. Read the Autumn issue of The World Today  Listen to The Climate Briefing podcast

Because healthcare today can be increasingly defined as commodified, expedient, financialized, myopic, reductionist and failing to transcend politics, the question of healthcare's ethics or the roll ethics plays should play is increasingly begged. For example, last October Health Affairs launched an “Ethics and Health Systems Change” series that to date has simply complained about private equity and corporate medicine, federal immigration and gender care policies and de-professionalization. What fidelity does healthcare have to normative ethics when, for example, 27 million Americans and counting are uninsured, over 100 million lack a primary care provider and over 90 million cannot afford care if they needed today. Dr. Jain, President and CEO of the SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, discusses the causes of healthcare's ethical erosion and how begged ethical issues or questions can be addressed. The two Forbes articles authored by Dr Jain and discussed during this interview are at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sachinjain/2025/09/22/ethical-erosion-how-good-people-lose-their-way-in-healthcare/ and https://www.forbes.com/sites/sachinjain/2025/01/21/who-me-ethical-erosion-and-the-deafening-silence-of-americas-healthcare-leaders/. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

How is the job of a scientist similar to the job of an attorney? And how do you define evidence? On this ID The Future, host Casey Luskin continues his conversation with attorney and former Colorado House of Representatives member Barry Arrington about the arguments for intelligent design marshaled in Arrington's book Unforgetting God. In this concluding segment, Arrington and Luskin review common objections to intelligent design and discuss the larger philosophical, cultural, and legal implications of the debate over intelligent design and materialism. Source

Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele doesn't hold back. In this urgent analysis, he dissects the explosive indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and explains its real-world consequences. Is this the moment President Trump's administration fully erodes the rule of law? Steele breaks down the clear path to centralized power, what it means when a government uses its authority to target political opponents, and the terrifying future of American democracy. Catch Michael Steele on The Weeknight Mondays - Fridays at 7pm EST on MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/weeknight Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/MichaelSteele Follow Michael on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelsteele.bsky.social Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairman_steele/  Follow Michael on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@chairman_steele Listen to The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.thebulwark.com/s/the-michael-steele-podcast Watch The Michael Steele Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJNKzTkCZE9uNqPiKYw5eU5YkS_mMsr6o