Podcasts about Erosion

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

Das Leben in den Alpen war noch nie ungefährlich. Die Naturgewalt der Berge prägt die Menschen und ihren Alltag dort seit jeher. Doch die Schlagzahl und Intensität von Bergstürzen, Schlammlawinen und Muren hat durch die Klimaerwärmung zugenommen und macht das Leben in den Bergen gefährlicher. BR-Journalist und Bergexperte Georg Bayerle erzählt in dieser Folge von Einheimischen, deren Heimat verschwindet und Forschenden, die nach Mitteln und Wegen suchen, die Gefahr in Zukunft zu begrenzen. Wie wird sich das Leben in den Alpen verändern? Hier geht's zu Georg Bayerles BR Story “Muren und Sturzfluten - Alpenorte kämpfen um ihre Zukunft": BR Story - alle verfügbaren Videos - jetzt streamen! In dieser früheren 11KM-Folge geht es um Kunstschnee, die Klimakrise und die Frage: Wie lange fahren wir noch Ski? https://1.ard.de/11KM_Kunstschnee_Klimakrise Hier geht's zu "Bergfreundinnen”, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/bergfreundinnen/urn:ard:show:95449e1fc5c91446/ Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Stephan Beuting Mitarbeit: Hannah Heinzinger, Lukas Waschbüsch Host: David Krause Produktion: Laura Picerno, Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Jürgen Kopp Planung: Hardy Funk und Caspar von Au Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Fumiko Lipp und Nicole Dienemann 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

Get your tickets TODAY for our Oct 10-11 Medical Freedom Summit 2025 @ Patrick Henry College! In this week's episode,civil right attorney Sujata Gibson highlights the challenges faced by individuals seeking medical exemptions and discusses the legal battles surrounding vaccine mandates, particularly in New York. Sujata details the recent August 2025 victory her client Sarah Doe received after Sarah's highschool denied her entry due to a missing Hep B shot. Sujata emphasizes the importance of protecting individual rights and religious freedoms and advocates for federal action to ensure these rights are upheld. She also addresses the polarization in society and the need for open dialogue and understanding across different viewpoints. Sujata draws parallels between the past division of people during the Indian partition and the current divided US population. Her words are a warning to us all: “We are the tools of each others' danger…Wrap yourself around the Constitution and be on the lookout.” Follow Sujata on social media: Sujata Gibson (@sujatagibson) / XSujata Sidhu Gibson (@sujataforny)/InstagramSujata Gibson/ Facebook More on the Sarah Doe case: https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/new-york-judge-rules-teen-allowed-attend-school-medical-exemption-lawsuit/ Vaccine Injured? Need Help?https://www.react19.org/ October 10 & 11 is the Feds For Freedom and Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance Summit 2025!!  Medical Freedom and the Constitution:Protecting Yourself from Government Overreach Join us at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA!  Get your ticketsHEREListen toThe Feds on all platforms: https://taplink.cc/fedsforfreedomCheck outFeds For Freedom's SubstackVisit our Website:FedsForFreedom.org Follow Feds For Freedom onInstagram/X (Twitter)/Facebook:  @feds4freedomusa

This episode dives into the disturbing trend of political violence and lawlessness tied to prominent Democratic figures and affiliates. From Virginia, where a Democratic attorney general nominee allegedly fantasized about killing political opponents and their children, to New York, where candidates refuse to condemn celebrated cop killers, the implications for law enforcement and public safety are staggering. We examine how these incidents reflect a broader disregard for accountability, justice, and the rule of law, highlighting cases ignored or downplayed by mainstream media. From attacks on federal judges to lenient sentencing for attempted assassins, this episode confronts the political and moral consequences of normalized violence in today's partisan climate. Listeners will get an unflinching look at the danger this culture poses to elected officials, law enforcement, and everyday citizens, and why accountability must be demanded now before it's too late.

SHOW NOTES SEGMENT 1 - POLITIFEST Buy Your Tickets for Politifest 2025 Politifest is back on Oct. 4, and this won’t be our usual public affairs summit. This year, we’re bringing together community leaders to go head-to-head in our first ever Solutions Showdown. Hear their ideas and cast your vote on which proposals you think could solve the biggest issues facing San Diego. Save on tickets with early bird pricing at vosd.org/politifest Politics Report: Politifest Brain My politics mind has been focused on Politifest this week. When we started Politifest in 2011, I envisioned an idyllic outdoor party – beer garden, tug of wars (tugs of war?), dunk tank, exhibits — where politics could be the central feature. Over time, it evolved into a day-long collection of debates and panel discussions. The tugs of war didn’t draw the crowd but the debates did. This year, we have taken another step in its evolution. You’ll have to help us decide if this mutation survives. Solutions Showdown: We made each session a problem and asked participants to present their solution. They will present their solutions and then the moderator will manage a good discussion between them and then the audience will vote on a winner. SEGMENT 2 - EDDIE VEDDERGATE Vedder Cup Eddie Vedder leads "Wrigley Field in Take Me Out To The Ballgame" SEGMENT 3 - COUNTY PHARMACY CHIEF’S MOONLIGHTING POSES QUESTIONS VOSD - County’s Pharmacy Chief Also Works at a Law Firm The county of San Diego’s chief pharmacy officer, who collects a $232,419 yearly salary, moonlights as a partner at a New York-based law firm that advises pharmaceutical companies. SEGMENT 4 - KENT LEE San Diego’s Water Department Is Not Alright If the San Diego City Council doesn’t pass water rate increases, the city will probably have to lay off Public Utilities Staff, analysts say. SEGMENT 5 - UNCHARTED WATERS Mayor’s Water Rate Increase ‘Dead on Arrival’ San Diego city councilmembers join forces to stall a proposed rate increase even though city staff warn too much delay could risk staff layoffs or falling behind on debt repayments. Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego. Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor Bella Ross, social media producer Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer. Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy: Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County. Become a Member: Voice Member BenefitsJoin today and receive insider access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Der 11. September lieferte den USA den Vorwand, geopolitische Interessen unter dem Deckmantel der Terrorabwehr zu verfolgen. Der »War on Terror« führte zu einer gefährlichen Erosion des Völkerrechts, die unsere Welt heute prägt. Artikel vom 11. September 2025: https://jacobin.de/artikel/krieg-gegen-terror-world-trade-center-afghanistan-al-qaida-bin-laden-bush Seit 2011 veröffentlicht JACOBIN täglich Kommentare und Analysen zu Politik und Gesellschaft, seit 2020 auch in deutscher Sprache. Die besten Beiträge gibt es als Audioformat zum Nachhören. Nur dank der Unterstützung von Magazin-Abonnentinnen und Abonnenten können wir unsere Arbeit machen, mehr Menschen erreichen und kostenlose Audio-Inhalte wie diesen produzieren. Und wenn Du schon ein Abo hast und mehr tun möchtest, kannst Du gerne auch etwas regelmäßig an uns spenden via www.jacobin.de/podcast. Zu unseren anderen Kanälen: Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacobinmag_de X: www.twitter.com/jacobinmag_de YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/JacobinMagazin Webseite: www.jacobin.de

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Former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante returns for an unfiltered deep dive into the realities of power, propaganda, and politics in America and beyond. From why Joe Rogan won't have him on, to the CIA's controversial role in heroin distribution during the War on Terror, this conversation pulls back the curtain on government accountability, shadow operations, and the blurred line between freedom and control. We also cover the assassination of Charlie Kirk, media manipulation, the rise of conspiracy culture, and how global players like Israel, China, and Russia influence U.S. policy. Andrew shares why he's leaving the United States for the sake of his children's future and breaks down how cancel culture, polarization, and fear are eroding real democratic freedoms. If you want to understand how empires fall from within, the mechanics of information warfare, and the uncomfortable truths behind America's foreign and domestic policies, this episode is a must-watch. Go Support Andy! IG: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy Book: https://shadowcellbook.com/ Website: https://everydayspy.com/ This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: BRUNT Workwear! $10 Off at BRUNT with code [INSERT CODE] at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/MITCHELL #bruntpod HIMS! To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://www.hims.com/connect BetterHelp! As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/connet Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro & Preview of Key Topics 01:43 CIA Guest & Joe Rogan Controversy 05:37 Inside CIA Culture & Public Perceptions 08:41 Legal Limits & CIA Operations 13:08 CIA's Involvement in Heroin Trade 21:02 America's Changing Democracy & Voter Apathy 22:49 This Episode Is Sponsored By BRUNT Workwear! 24:47 Charlie Kirk Killing & Free Speech Implications 31:12 Conspiracy Thinking & Information Warfare 38:48 Who Commits Political Violence & Social Change 43:14 Today's Sponsors! 47:02 American Freedoms & Erosion of Rights 53:54 Government Trust, Rights & Cultural Division 01:00:42 Why Leave America? Cultural & Economic Reasons 01:11:29 Debating Who Should Have the Right to Vote 01:22:45 Geopolitics: Europe, US, BRICS, & Declining Influence 01:34:03 Israel, Gaza and Shifting Middle East Power 01:45:27 Global Hegemonies: China, Russia & Economic Realignment 01:53:05 US Decline, Venezuela Parallels, and Future Risks 02:00:08 US Exodus: Why Americans Are Leaving 02:13:21 Will the US Break Up? History and Future Stability 02:17:46 Israel–Palestine, Regional Influence & Economic Futures 02:22:44 CIA Memoir 'Shadow Cell' & Insider Insights 02:27:44 Outro & Moving Abroad Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coleman returns to talk upcoming gigs from Dispossessed, Severed Arm, Xul, Erosion, and Dead Congregation; plus a whack of killer new tunes from Vesperal, Hadopelagyal, and more.

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

How street vendors tangle with the law in São Paulo, Brazil. With a little initiative and very little startup money, an outgoing individual might sell you a number of delights and conveniences familiar to city dwellers—from cold water bottles while you're sitting in traffic to a popsicle from a cart on a summer afternoon in the park. Such vendors form a significant share of the workforce in São Paulo, Brazil, but their ubiquity belies perpetual struggle. Some have the right to practice their trade; others do not. All of them strive to make it—or stay afloat.In The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo, (U Chicago Press, 2025) Jacinto Cuvi introduces us to the world of street vendors and teases out the relationship between the construction of legality and the experience of citizenship. As São Paulo's city government undertakes a large-scale plan to cancel street vending licenses and evict street vendors, Cuvi reveals how the rights of informal workers can be revoked or withheld and how the lines can be redrawn between work that is “legal” and work that takes place under constant fear of law enforcement. Alongside the mechanics of disenfranchisement, Cuvi captures the lived experience of criminalization, dissecting the distribution of (shallow) rights among vendors who continually reinvent strategies to eke out a living while dealing with the constraints and pressures of informal citizenship at the edge of the law. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How street vendors tangle with the law in São Paulo, Brazil. With a little initiative and very little startup money, an outgoing individual might sell you a number of delights and conveniences familiar to city dwellers—from cold water bottles while you're sitting in traffic to a popsicle from a cart on a summer afternoon in the park. Such vendors form a significant share of the workforce in São Paulo, Brazil, but their ubiquity belies perpetual struggle. Some have the right to practice their trade; others do not. All of them strive to make it—or stay afloat.In The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo, (U Chicago Press, 2025) Jacinto Cuvi introduces us to the world of street vendors and teases out the relationship between the construction of legality and the experience of citizenship. As São Paulo's city government undertakes a large-scale plan to cancel street vending licenses and evict street vendors, Cuvi reveals how the rights of informal workers can be revoked or withheld and how the lines can be redrawn between work that is “legal” and work that takes place under constant fear of law enforcement. Alongside the mechanics of disenfranchisement, Cuvi captures the lived experience of criminalization, dissecting the distribution of (shallow) rights among vendors who continually reinvent strategies to eke out a living while dealing with the constraints and pressures of informal citizenship at the edge of the law. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Michael Vassar is a futurist philosopher who believes that our civilization has lost the ability to think clearly, as the result of a silent project to destroy education that has been running in the background for generations. At the core of his argument is that the modern world has been shaped by elites interested in taking over the world. Interestingly, he seems to think that this multi-generational plan has backfired, and produced a society where there is a vanishingly small number of people even capable of formulating such grand ambitions, let alone possess the cognitive abilities to execute on their plans. We talk through his argument, and start to unpack some lore about the Rationalists, an online community that openly pursues the ideals of the enlightenment but can't stop spawning cults for some reason. PATREON 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!00:07:30 Intentionality in Modern Social Structures00:10:00 Media and Perception of Disasters00:12:00 The Roller Coaster Metaphor for Society00:15:00 Erosion of Critical Thinking Abilities00:21:00 Historical Perspectives on Independent Thought00:24:43 Understanding Literature and Its Interpretation00:27:02 Institutional Influence on Thought00:28:35 Market Influence on Power Dynamics00:30:40 Rise of Constitutional Monarchy00:32:17 Comparison of French and English Systems00:37:34 Education and Governance in Germany00:40:11 Historical Context of Education Systems00:42:12 Power Dynamics in Thought and Organization00:46:04 Democracy and Its Challenges00:50:55 Displacement of Romanticism and Specialness00:55:36 Modernism and Institutional Hierarchies01:00:06 The Erosion of Common Law Principles01:05:50 Discretion in the American Legal System01:10:03 Pragmatism's Influence on Legal Thought01:13:10 Bureaucracy versus Common Law01:16:01 The Mythos of American Governance01:17:12 Discussion on Interpretation and Unintended Consequences01:21:25 Cultural Narratives and Their Influence01:29:51 Education and Its Role in Society01:37:03 Historical Context of Educational Systems01:40:54 The Role of Institutional Thinking01:42:30 Economic Control and Marketing Narratives01:44:06 The Rationalist Movement01:52:17 Mistake Theory vs. Conflict Theory01:59:04 Conspiracy Theories and Truth02:07:54 Whistleblowing vs. Conspiracy Theory02:12:03 The Nature of Evidence and Conspiracy Theories02:18:34 Cultural Dynamics of Belief and Inquiry02:23:43 Justice, Honor, and Social Dynamics02:30:58 Rationalism and the Quest for Truth02:33:37 Rationality and Accountability in the Community02:36:40 Justice and Honor in Rational Discourse02:46:10 Power Dynamics and Rationality02:54:00 The Nature of Power and the Human Condition02:59:45 Insights on Ideology and Courage in Pursuit03:02:03 Pursuit of Radical Life Extension#philosophy , #futuristic , #rational , #idw , #criticalthinking , #society , #aistory , #historyfacts , #cultures , #economics , #historyoflaw #legal #powerful , #innovations #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcastMERCH: 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

How street vendors tangle with the law in São Paulo, Brazil. With a little initiative and very little startup money, an outgoing individual might sell you a number of delights and conveniences familiar to city dwellers—from cold water bottles while you're sitting in traffic to a popsicle from a cart on a summer afternoon in the park. Such vendors form a significant share of the workforce in São Paulo, Brazil, but their ubiquity belies perpetual struggle. Some have the right to practice their trade; others do not. All of them strive to make it—or stay afloat.In The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo, (U Chicago Press, 2025) Jacinto Cuvi introduces us to the world of street vendors and teases out the relationship between the construction of legality and the experience of citizenship. As São Paulo's city government undertakes a large-scale plan to cancel street vending licenses and evict street vendors, Cuvi reveals how the rights of informal workers can be revoked or withheld and how the lines can be redrawn between work that is “legal” and work that takes place under constant fear of law enforcement. Alongside the mechanics of disenfranchisement, Cuvi captures the lived experience of criminalization, dissecting the distribution of (shallow) rights among vendors who continually reinvent strategies to eke out a living while dealing with the constraints and pressures of informal citizenship at the edge of the law. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

How street vendors tangle with the law in São Paulo, Brazil. With a little initiative and very little startup money, an outgoing individual might sell you a number of delights and conveniences familiar to city dwellers—from cold water bottles while you're sitting in traffic to a popsicle from a cart on a summer afternoon in the park. Such vendors form a significant share of the workforce in São Paulo, Brazil, but their ubiquity belies perpetual struggle. Some have the right to practice their trade; others do not. All of them strive to make it—or stay afloat.In The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo, (U Chicago Press, 2025) Jacinto Cuvi introduces us to the world of street vendors and teases out the relationship between the construction of legality and the experience of citizenship. As São Paulo's city government undertakes a large-scale plan to cancel street vending licenses and evict street vendors, Cuvi reveals how the rights of informal workers can be revoked or withheld and how the lines can be redrawn between work that is “legal” and work that takes place under constant fear of law enforcement. Alongside the mechanics of disenfranchisement, Cuvi captures the lived experience of criminalization, dissecting the distribution of (shallow) rights among vendors who continually reinvent strategies to eke out a living while dealing with the constraints and pressures of informal citizenship at the edge of the law. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

How street vendors tangle with the law in São Paulo, Brazil. With a little initiative and very little startup money, an outgoing individual might sell you a number of delights and conveniences familiar to city dwellers—from cold water bottles while you're sitting in traffic to a popsicle from a cart on a summer afternoon in the park. Such vendors form a significant share of the workforce in São Paulo, Brazil, but their ubiquity belies perpetual struggle. Some have the right to practice their trade; others do not. All of them strive to make it—or stay afloat.In The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo, (U Chicago Press, 2025) Jacinto Cuvi introduces us to the world of street vendors and teases out the relationship between the construction of legality and the experience of citizenship. As São Paulo's city government undertakes a large-scale plan to cancel street vending licenses and evict street vendors, Cuvi reveals how the rights of informal workers can be revoked or withheld and how the lines can be redrawn between work that is “legal” and work that takes place under constant fear of law enforcement. Alongside the mechanics of disenfranchisement, Cuvi captures the lived experience of criminalization, dissecting the distribution of (shallow) rights among vendors who continually reinvent strategies to eke out a living while dealing with the constraints and pressures of informal citizenship at the edge of the law. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

How street vendors tangle with the law in São Paulo, Brazil. With a little initiative and very little startup money, an outgoing individual might sell you a number of delights and conveniences familiar to city dwellers—from cold water bottles while you're sitting in traffic to a popsicle from a cart on a summer afternoon in the park. Such vendors form a significant share of the workforce in São Paulo, Brazil, but their ubiquity belies perpetual struggle. Some have the right to practice their trade; others do not. All of them strive to make it—or stay afloat.In The Edge of the Law: Street Vendors and the Erosion of Citizenship in São Paulo, (U Chicago Press, 2025) Jacinto Cuvi introduces us to the world of street vendors and teases out the relationship between the construction of legality and the experience of citizenship. As São Paulo's city government undertakes a large-scale plan to cancel street vending licenses and evict street vendors, Cuvi reveals how the rights of informal workers can be revoked or withheld and how the lines can be redrawn between work that is “legal” and work that takes place under constant fear of law enforcement. Alongside the mechanics of disenfranchisement, Cuvi captures the lived experience of criminalization, dissecting the distribution of (shallow) rights among vendors who continually reinvent strategies to eke out a living while dealing with the constraints and pressures of informal citizenship at the edge of the law. Michael O. Johnston, Ph.D. is a Assistant Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. He is the author of The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla (Lexington Books, 2023) and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest: Reconstructing the Mississippi River (Lexington Books, 2022). His general area of study is at the intersection of space, behavior, and identity. He is currently conducting research about: escape rooms, the use of urban design in downtown historical neighborhoods of rural communities, and a study on belongingness in college and university. To learn more about Michael O. Johnston you can go to his personal website, Google Scholar, Bluesky (@professorjohnst.bsky.social), Twitter (@ProfessorJohnst), or by email Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus talks volcanic eruptions, in particular the 1995 eruption of Mt Ruapehu. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charlie Thompson delve into the latest conspiracy theories and ongoing debates surrounding the recent assassination. They explore various viewpoints, examine the official narrative, and discuss the complexities of finding the truth amidst a sea of information. Special attention is given to text messages and public statements from key figures, including Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz, and how these align with or dispute the overarching story. They also address the challenges of maintaining objectivity and the ethics of discussing someone's death in the media. Tune in to navigate this intricate web of theories, motivations, and potential truths. 00:00 Intro 01:15 Conspiracy Wednesday: Assassination Theories 06:41 Text Message Chain Analysis 10:26 Skepticism and Verification Challenges 21:00 Tucker Carlson and Israel Discussion 24:58 The Erosion of Trust in Institutions 25:35 The Impact of Media and Government Lies 26:40 Navigating Conspiracy Theories 27:15 Personal Reflections and Empathy 28:52 The Role of Influential Figures 29:21 Generational Shifts in Trust 30:38 Tucker Carlson's Perspective 33:02 Private Conversations and Public Perception 35:01 The Complexity of Truth and Motives 37:31 Charlie Kirk's Approach to Discourse 45:33 The Challenge of Finding Truth 46:25 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Hey, Slackers.This isn't the type of podcast I typically enjoy recording, but the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk compelled me to address this topic. I generally avoid discussing religion or politics on the show - it's not my focus - but Generation X has lived through some profoundly challenging events due to our place in history. First, I'll explore recent data on Gen X's political positioning. While the numbers suggest we're evenly split across party lines, I believe we're far more centrist than the data indicates. There are also compelling statistics regarding our religious inclinations and practices.Next, we'll examine the staggering number of political assassinations and attempted assassinations since Gen X emerged in 1965. The scope of these events is truly shocking.Finally, I'll reflect on how political discourse - once characterized by civil "agree to disagree" conversations - has devolved into viewing others as enemies. This is no way to live or engage with one another. The tragic proof lies in the loss of a young man's life, targeted for views deemed so offensive by some that he "deserved to die." This episode offers a sobering look at how public discourse has been steered toward hate and violence, drifting away from the pursuit of meaningful common ground.

In this week's episode of Supply Chain Secrets, Caroline Weaver and Lars Jensen break down the latest shifts across major trades.Asia–Europe: Spot rates dip below spring levels, but Lars explains why it's not yet a full collapse.Trans-Pacific: A striking bifurcation—rates out of Southeast Asia/China erode while Northeast Asia (Korea, Japan) surges by $500/FEU.Atlantic: After months of stability, head-haul rates slide from $1,800 to $1,500 per FEU.Capacity Updates: Carriers move beyond blank sailings, with Gemini canceling an entire service for Q1 2025.Tariff Watch: Mexico considers hikes on Chinese imports, raising the specter of retaliation.Safety & Compliance: Nearly 11% of cargo is misdeclared—new AI initiatives aim to reduce fires, accidents, and container losses.Get the latest maritime news here!

This week's episode of the Business Brief podcast examines the political challenges faced by organized labor. Then, it features a conversation with a personal financial planning expert about strategies to address rising credit card debt.

In this urgent episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew Parker pauses his planned commentary on Hamas leadership in Qatar to confront breaking news: the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. At just 31 years old, Kirk's murder raises troubling questions about political violence in America.Andrew examines:The rise in political assassinations and assassination attempts.The media's role in fueling division, hatred, and irrationality.The troubling “new normal” of political discourse defined by vitriol instead of ideas.Comparisons to past tragedies and the dangerous implications for democracy.How foreign influence, particularly from Qatar, further destabilizes the conversation on Israel, Hamas, and antisemitism in the U.S.This episode challenges listeners—Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives—to ask: How have we come to this point? And how do we step back from the brink?Visit theandrewparkershow.com to subscribe to our weekly emails, share your thoughts, and stay connected.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.com Copyright © 2025 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.

GOODBYE MODERN MEDICINE, HELLO WHAT SOME GUY THINKS. The men talk about the absolute state of the CDC at the hands of RFK Jr., the economy being down bigly, Trump being an FBI informant on the Epstein case, and Eric Adams not taking the job with the Trump administration. If you support the show, be sure to become a PATRON!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/headintheofficepodHITO Merch: https://headintheoffice.com/ Get 40% off Ground News: https://check.ground.news/headintheoffice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4iJ-UcnRxYnaYsX_SNjFJQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headintheoffice?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/headintheoffice/Twitter: https://twitter.com/headintheofficeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/headintheoffice.bsky.social Discord: https://discord.gg/hito Collab inquiries: headintheofficepod@gmail.comSeen on this episode: The economy is not great - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/us/politics/trump-jobs-report-tariffs-deportations.html https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?id=UNRATE,U6RATE https://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/employment-by-industry-monthly-changes.htm https://www.epi.org/productivity-pay-gap/ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/student-loan-delinquencies-are-on-the-rise-heres-why-184802465.html CDC & RFK jr. - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2836460#google_vignettehttps://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/new-data-underscore-rise-cdc-mistrust-during-pandemic#:~:text=Confidence%20in%20CDC%20rebounded%20in,like%20the%20CDC%20and%20NIH.https://abcnews.go.com/Health/rfk-jr-removing-17-members-cdcs-vaccine-advisory/story?id=122670046#:~:text=Interest%20Successfully%20Added-,RFK%20Jr.%20removes%20all%2017%20members%20of%20CDC's%20vaccine%20advisory,those%20appointments%20occurring%20in%202024.

Join Dave Molenda and his guest Tim Barry from Sandler Training for a deep dive into sales, profit margins, and strategies to fight market erosion. Tim, who launched his first business at just 14, has since founded six companies over the course of his career. Together, Dave and Tim explore the principles of ethical selling and what that really means in today's competitive landscape.

Listen to our new show, The Stutchbury Sessions on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM or listen on your browser.   Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/sv9pXQxa9bo In this episode of Liberalism in Question, host Robert Forsyth engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Mark Leach, co-founder and CEO of "Never Again Is Now", on the rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, the erosion of Western liberal values, and the need for cultural renewal. They explore how anti-Semitism is a broader threat to Australian society, rooted in declining confidence in Western civilisation's core principles like individualism, equality, and pluralism.

In this very casual chat Sam Powell & Jaryd Krause from propertypals.au interview me to discuss:

In this conversation, I share my thoughts on a subject that is close to my heart—the death of culture through the loss of integrity and values.I reflect on what integrity truly means, the traditional values that once shaped us but are now fading, and the painful effects this erosion has on families, schools, leadership, and society. Most importantly, I point to where restoration must begin and the steps we all, especially young people, can take to rebuild.I invite you to listen, reflect, and join in this urgent call to restore integrity at the very core of our culture.

Gijs de Reuver, managing director in Houlihan Lokey's restructuring team, discusses the erosion of creditor protections in Europe and the subsequent rise in creditor-on-creditor violence on the latest edition of the Debtwired! Podcast. Gijs also touches on recent high-profile restructuring court decisions in the UK and the role of CDS in restructuring.

In this episode of Excess Returns, we welcome back Cole Smead of Smead Capital for a wide-ranging conversation on markets, history, and the principles of value investing. Cole shares his perspectives on fiscal largesse, inflation, passive flows, energy markets, U.S. exceptionalism, and the timeless lessons of Buffett and Munger. His insights bridge economic history with today's market realities, giving investors a framework to think about risk, capital allocation, and opportunity costs.Deficits, monetary policy, and why recessions are hard to find todayInflation dynamics and lessons from the 1960s and 1970sThe U.S. government's role in markets (Intel stake, big government policies)American exceptionalism vs. global capital allocation improvementsEarnings quality and the divergence between accounting and economic profitsPassive investing flows, weak competition, and investor behaviorEnergy investing: from fracking bust to efficiency and capital disciplineComparing the AI boom with past manias and capital cyclesSmead Capital's investment process and evaluating “wonderful companies”Buffett, Munger, and the lessons of asset-light vs. capital-intensive businessesClosing insights: why returns on capital matter more than EPS or revenue00:00 – Opening quote and fiscal deficits02:00 – Debt, inflation, and recession risks08:50 – Government stake in Intel & big government era12:15 – U.S. exceptionalism and arrogance17:30 – Earnings quality erosion in U.S. businesses24:00 – Passive flows and human behavior27:30 – Opportunities in energy investing34:00 – Energy buildout vs. AI boom38:00 – Smead Capital's investment process44:00 – Lessons from Buffett and Munger51:00 – Standard closing question

People living right on the beach on the central coast of New South Wales say they are sitting ducks as coastal erosion shrinks the beach frontage protecting their homes.  

A sinkhole does not start out as a huge hole in the ground. It starts with a bit of erosion of the foundation underneath that over time, causes the surface to finally sink. Our faith can also be eroded, not usually by the big issue of life, but by having our foundation erode over time. In this podcast, we will talk about the erosion that can happen and how to Restore your Foundation so a sinkhole does not occur in your life.    To learn more about the ministry of Restoring the Foundations International, please visit www.restoringthefoundations.org.

In this candid episode, Alicia gets real about something most stepmoms won't say out loud: you want to be over your partner's past… but reminders keep ambushing you—kids' faces, old photos, in-law stories, even the house you live in. She explains why your brain grabs the past when you don't feel safe, the hidden cost of re-hashing old wounds, and a step-by-step plan to stop using history as ammunition so you can build the future you actually want.Who this is for:Stepmoms who feel caught between “I'm fine” and “I'm about to bring up 2014 again.” If you've ever tossed a decades-old moment into a current disagreement, this one's for you.What you'll learn:Why the past feels so present: Safety responses, stepfamily triggers, and the comparison trap (you're not “first,” so it feels like you'll never “come first”).The real cost of holding on: Erosion of trust, the resentment loop, and how re-reading old chapters keeps you from writing new ones.Six tools to move forward (without pretending it never happened):Catch the trigger in real timeSeparate past from presentJournal it (hello, Ex-Files) instead of dumping it on your partnerChoose your future over your fear (simple visualization prompt)Forgiveness vs. boundaries (what each one actually does)Shift the self-talk: from “I'll never measure up” to “I am the present and the future”Key takeawaysWhen you don't feel safe, your brain reaches for “proven” past evidence to protect you. That doesn't mean it serves your relationship now.The more you punish your partner for the past, the less space there is to create something new—today.You are not in competition with their past. You are their present and future.Boundaries protect you; expectations attempt to control them. Keep them separate.If the roles were reversed, you wouldn't want your old chapters thrown at you either.Related episodes & resourcesEpisode 111 – Spiraling: Why It Happens & How to Feel Safe Again → aliciakrasko.com/111Episode 110 – The Secret Journal Every Stepmom Should Have (Your “Ex-Files”) → aliciakrasko.com/110Want a specific topic covered? Let me know here.After you listen to this, tag me on Instagram @aliciakrasko and let me know what you think!Get all the FREE RESOURCES here.Want to learn more about The Stepmom Side community? Here's where you get all the info. Looking forward to connecting with you on the inside.All things Alicia visit www.aliciakrasko.comGet on the list, get behind the scene info on Stepmom life, and tips delivered to your inbox.

This week on AgweekTV, opponents of two large dairies planned for North Dakota speak out about their environmental concerns. We'll show you a unique effort to draw attention to the importance of conservation efforts on the farm. We'll take a closer look at the effects of wind erosion near Westport, Minnesota. And it's sunflower season — we'll talk to a farmer who says it's his most profitable crop.  

Are you carrying the weight of the household and parenting on your own? In this episode of the Organized-ish Parent Podcast, I'm breaking down the 10 biggest problems moms face when there's no communication about household chores and raising capable kids. From constant disagreements with your spouse, to kids getting mixed messages, to resentment quietly building at home — silence is costing you more than you realize. But here's the good news: once you see these pitfalls, you can change the pattern. You'll learn: ✅ Why lack of communication leads to uneven workloads and resentment ✅ How kids manipulate “the easier parent” when parents aren't aligned ✅ The hidden cost of not teaching kids responsibility early ✅ How silence erodes respect and teamwork in your home ✅ Simple ways to spark healthy conversations with your partner If you've ever felt like a “married single mom,” this episode is for you. It's time to reclaim your voice, your time, and raise kids who can step up and contribute.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Prior authorization causes misery in Medicare Advantage plans. How concerned should freedom lovers be when the government delivers that same troublesome process to Original Medicare?  Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!" For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to  help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

By Selva Ozelli Esq, CPA, Author of Sustainably Investing in Digital Assets Globally. In this interview she talks with Digital Artist Des Lucrece Des Lucrece, Digital Artist interviewed by Selva Ozelli Tell us about your journey to becoming a digital artist and why you prefer the digital art medium over others? My journey into digital art started out of necessity. I didn't have access to traditional materials or studio space growing up, but I did have a tablet, a bootleg copy of Photoshop, and time. Drawing digitally gave me the flexibility to work from anywhere, to experiment without fear of wasting materials, and to iterate endlessly in a way that left no physical traces. Over time, those tools became more than a means to an end - they became an extension of how I think. After earning my BFA with a focus in design, I worked in the branding world, but I never felt creatively fulfilled. On a whim, I applied for an artist residency in Tokyo. I didn't think I was qualified, but I got in - and it changed everything. I lived with five artists from different backgrounds who were years ahead of me in their practices. Their advice was simple but transformative: Make what's true to you and show it to everyone who'll look. That's where the seeds for Des Lucréce were planted. I created the alias as both a shield and a reflection of my identity - a nod to my Vietnamese roots, my love of French philosophy, and the long history of artists adopting personas to carve out their own space. I started posting the work I'd hidden for years, and it found an audience. Going digital wasn't just a practical choice - it was philosophical. The internet, like my identity, is fragmented, contradictory, and constantly under revision. Digital art gave me a space where those contradictions weren't weaknesses - they were the language. Digitized Decentralized Identification seems to be the way of the future https://crypto.news/decentralized-identifier-systems-are-key-to-the-future/. Tell us about your latest series "The Erosion of Time and Neo-Techne: Art in the Age of the Machine" on exhibit at the Art Light Museum which invites audiences to explore themes of identity, displacement, and innovation in the digital age. The Erosion of Time is my most ambitious exhibition to date - a fully immersive, 3,500-square-foot installation that blends animation, light, sound, and architectural scale to explore memory, cultural fragmentation, and the impermanence of digital identity. Exhibited at the Museum of Art + Light, the show is paired with Neo-Techne, a group exhibition that situates my work in dialogue with questions about technology, automation, and what it means to make art in a machine-mediated era. Thematically, the exhibition builds on the idea that our identities - particularly as second-generation immigrants or culturally displaced people - are constantly eroding and being rewritten. We leave traces everywhere, yet feel rooted nowhere. The show uses a combination of celestial imagery, shifting landscapes, and meditative pacing to give form to this emotional terrain. There's also a literal decay built into the projections - subtle loops where forms fall apart and reform, referencing both the fragility of memory and the persistence of digital traces. There's also a physical component to the show. I've created exclusive merchandise - plush figures and wearables - that extend the work beyond the screen. For me, this is about expanding Des Monsters into the everyday: they're not just artworks, they're avatars, totems, and mirrors of the self. It's a way to let the work travel with people, and blur the line between art, identity, and utility. What are your thoughts about the US Government's latest focus on digital assets ? Will this help institutional investment in NFTs in your opinion? It's a double-edged sword. On one hand, regulatory clarity could unlock more institutional investment, which would legitimize NFTs in spaces still resistant to them. It might m...

The dominance of the US dollar as the global reserve currency has been gradually declining for years, but Donald Trump's policies could rapidly accelerate de-dollarization and the transition to a more multipolar international financial order, warn even mainstream American economists like Barry Eichengreen and Kenneth Rogoff. Political economist Ben Norton reviews the evidence. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utvD1JiIgCM Our related article - "Trump advisor reveals tariff strategy: Force countries to pay tribute to maintain US empire": https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2025/04/10/trump-advisor-miran-tariff-pay-us-empire/ Topics 0:00 Dedollarization 0:43 Trump's policies accelerate dedollarization 3:50 Economist Barry Eichengreen 5:25 (CLIP) Barry Eichengreen on dedollarization 6:54 Gradually, and then suddenly 7:49 Erosion of dollar dominance 9:18 Decline of US economy 11:36 Rise of China 12:50 Gold: why central banks keep buying it 15:42 Western sanctions 17:57 List of reasons driving dedollarization 18:42 Trump's tariffs & US trade deficit 20:10 Trump pressures Federal Reserve 22:58 Why Trump wants low interest rates 24:56 US Treasury market volatility 26:03 Fewer foreigners want US government debt 29:32 US economy: a financial house of cards 30:34 High corporate bond yields 32:26 Reasons driving dedollarization 32:56 Inflation 36:31 Trump fires BLS chief 37:40 Mar-a-Lago Accord plans 38:54 (CLIP) Trump economic advisor Stephen Miran 38:59 Plaza Accord redux 40:30 Century bonds: de facto US debt default 44:46 Private investors de-dollarize too 45:25 Post-US dollar world 47:14 Economist Kenneth Rogoff 48:09 Trump's own Nixon shock 48:51 Multipolar financial world 50:46 Outro

Operators are proposing big changes for how they run three dams on the Connecticut River.

Is your clinic thriving — or just surviving? In episode #313 of the Grow Your Clinic podcast, we pull back the curtain on what it really means to lead a successful clinic.Join Jack and Ben as they explore why leadership isn't just a buzzword - it's the foundation of a meaningful, high-impact business. Forget rigid business blueprints. This episode dives into building a clinic that reflects your values, vision, and purpose.You'll hear thought-provoking insights on breaking through artificial harmony, identifying what's truly holding your team back, and asking the hard questions that unlock real growth. There's also a lively discussion on whether fun should be a core value at Clinic Mastery, and what that says about the kind of culture you're creating.From stepping back from the daily grind to leading with strategy, to recognising the traits of high-performing team players, this conversation is packed with insights to help clinic owners step into their leadership potential and grow a business that truly thrives.What You'll Learn:

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Today on AirTalk, the Trump administration vows to limit almost all access to mail-in ballots; LA 2028 Olympic finance and logistical updates; the state of robotics in the age of AI; how LA County is dealing with beach sand erosion; how to have a drought-friendly yard, and why we can't fall asleep. Today on AirTalk: President Trump looks to end mail-in ballots (00:15) LA 2028 Olympics check-in (16:51) The state of robotics (33:30) LA County beach erosion (51:13) Drought-friendly yards (1:11:26) Why can't we fall asleep? (1:30:01) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

What's the nature of skills and competency when we're all just AI enabled button pushers? I rant about why we need to retain our sense of competence and uniqueness in an age where everything is rapidly becoming a sea of sameness and lameness.

Deep dive with Dan Hendrycks, a leading AI safety researcher and co-author of the "Superintelligence Strategy" paper with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang.*** SPONSOR MESSAGESGemini CLI is an open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into your terminal - https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cliProlific: Quality data. From real people. For faster breakthroughs.https://prolific.com/mlst?utm_campaign=98404559-MLST&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=script-gen***Hendrycks argues that society is making a fundamental mistake in how it views artificial intelligence. We often compare AI to transformative but ultimately manageable technologies like electricity or the internet. He contends a far better and more realistic analogy is nuclear technology. Like nuclear power, AI has the potential for immense good, but it is also a dual-use technology that carries the risk of unprecedented catastrophe.The Problem with an AI "Manhattan Project":A popular idea is for the U.S. to launch a "Manhattan Project" for AI—a secret, all-out government race to build a superintelligence before rivals like China. Hendrycks argues this strategy is deeply flawed and dangerous for several reasons:- It wouldn't be secret. You cannot hide a massive, heat-generating data center from satellite surveillance.- It would be destabilizing. A public race would alarm rivals, causing them to start their own desperate, corner-cutting projects, dramatically increasing global risk.- It's vulnerable to sabotage. An AI project can be crippled in many ways, from cyberattacks that poison its training data to physical attacks on its power plants. This is what the paper refers to as a "maiming attack."This vulnerability leads to the paper's central concept: Mutual Assured AI Malfunction (MAIM). This is the AI-era version of the nuclear-era's Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD). In this dynamic, any nation that makes an aggressive, destabilizing bid for a world-dominating AI must expect its rivals to sabotage the project to ensure their own survival. This deterrence, Hendrycks argues, is already the default reality we live in.A Better Strategy: The Three PillarsInstead of a reckless race, the paper proposes a more stable, three-part strategy modeled on Cold War principles:- Deterrence: Acknowledge the reality of MAIM. The goal should not be to "win" the race to superintelligence, but to deter anyone from starting such a race in the first place through the credible threat of sabotage.- Nonproliferation: Just as we work to keep fissile materials for nuclear bombs out of the hands of terrorists and rogue states, we must control the key inputs for catastrophic AI. The most critical input is advanced AI chips (GPUs). Hendrycks makes the powerful claim that building cutting-edge GPUs is now more difficult than enriching uranium, making this strategy viable.- Competitiveness: The race between nations like the U.S. and China should not be about who builds superintelligence first. Instead, it should be about who can best use existing AI to build a stronger economy, a more effective military, and more resilient supply chains (for example, by manufacturing more chips domestically).Dan says the stakes are high if we fail to manage this transition:- Erosion of Control- Intelligence Recursion- Worthless LaborHendrycks maintains that while the risks are existential, the future is not set. TOC:1 Measuring the Beast [00:00:00]2 Defining the Beast [00:11:34]3 The Core Strategy [00:38:20]4 Ideological Battlegrounds [00:53:12]5 Mechanisms of Control [01:34:45]TRANSCRIPT:https://app.rescript.info/public/share/cOKcz4pWRPjh7BTIgybd7PUr_vChUaY6VQW64No8XMs

Wade dives deep into gas port erosion — what it is, why it happens, and whether you should even care. From barrel coatings and stainless steel to late-night “jet port” theories and 3D-printed gas block concepts, it's part gun science, part shop talk, and part pure Wade brain dump.If you've been staring at your bore scope wondering if your rifle is about to die, this episode is for you.Send your thoughts or data: support@allymunitions.comShop: allymunitions.com

Jake Broe is a United States Air Force veteran who served for six years as a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer. But you may know him better as one of the most prominent voices on YouTube throughout the war, someone with absolute moral clarity about who the victim of the war is – spoilers, it's Ukraine – and who brings direct military experience to his detailed analysis of the unfolding conflict. Do please subscribe to his channel for videos updates on the war in Ukraine as well as conversations with engaging speakers, expert guests, and other YouTubers.----------LINKS:  @JakeBroe  https://www.youtube.com/@JakeBroe https://twitter.com/RealJakeBroehttps://www.instagram.com/jakebroe/https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jakebroehttps://www.patreon.com/join/jakebroe----------DESCRIPTION: The Trump-Putin Axis and the Future of Global Democracy | With Jake BroeIn this engaging and intense discussion, Jonathan collaborates with Jake Broe on topics ranging from the current state of global geopolitics under former President Trump, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and the implications of these events on democracy and human rights. As they delve into Trump's consistent alignment with Russia and potential future moves, the conversation also highlights the critical need for continued support for Ukraine, the threats to democratic values, and the urgency of resisting authoritarian influences. The episode emphasizes the need for activists and democratic leaders to step up and fight for core principles, alongside powerful examples of on-the-ground support for Ukraine, such as Jake Broe's successful fundraiser for essential vehicles.----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Current Events Overview01:13 Trump's Alignment with the Kremlin01:52 Trump's America: A Shift in Values03:32 Putin's Imperial Ambitions06:02 The New World Order: Trump and Putin's Vision08:30 The Role of China and Global Implications10:35 The Erosion of Democracy and Free Speech14:45 Corporate Control and Media Manipulation24:11 The Resistance and Call to Action27:00 Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad Controversy27:55 The Need for Strong Democratic Leadership29:28 Bernie Sanders' Popularity and Democratic Failures31:29 Ukraine's Struggle and the Russian Threat34:43 Trump's Missteps and Diplomatic Blunders39:45 The Future of Ukraine and Russian Collapse43:37 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUCK FUNDRAISER - GET A SILICON CURTAIN NAFO PATCH:Together with our friends at LIFT99 Kyiv Hub (the NAFO 69th Sniffing Brigade), we are teaming up to provide 2nd Battalion of 5th SAB with a pickup truck that they need for their missions. With your donation, you're not just sending a truck — you're standing with Ukraine.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-communityWhy NAFO Trucks Matter: Ukrainian soldiers know the immense value of our NAFO trucks and buses. These vehicles are carefully selected, produced between 2010 and 2017, ensuring reliability for harsh frontline terrain. Each truck is capable of driving at least 20,000 km (12,500 miles) without major technical issues, making them a lifeline for soldiers in combat zones.https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-silicon-curtain-community----------

Former Latvian Defense Minister Dr. Artis Pabriks joins us with a stark warning: the West still misunderstands Russia's long-term ambitions—and its slow, fragmented response to the war in Ukraine is already reshaping Europe's future. From Belarus's silent absorption to NATO's fragile cohesion, Pabriks argues the stakes couldn't be higher.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever tried running a business like it's a utility function? Today's guest has. CJ is joined by Michaela Lehr, a seasoned FP&A leader and former CFO of ActionIQ, who breaks down how CFOs can pull levers like growth, retention, margin, and cash runway to maximize value without blowing something up. Michaela explains how not all growth is created equal and why how you grow matters as much as how much you grow. She talks about gross margin as the most sensitive area of the P&L and how to communicate with engineers about their impacts on it. The conversation also covers the rise of “experimental recurring revenue” in AI-first products, why investors are obsessed with net dollar retention, the risks of over-servicing customers, looking out for your own finance team, and what it means to budget in the real world when everything changes after board approval.—LINKS:Michaela Lehr on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-lehr-2908996/ActionIQ: https://www.uniphore.com/actioniqCJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: Loveable: https://lovable.devCanva: https://www.canva.comConcourse: https://www.concourse.co—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:20) Sponsor – Rillet | Pulley | Brex(07:33) What It Means To Run a Company Like a Utility Function(10:45) An Example of Optimising for This Utility Function Regarding AI Spend(15:36) Sponsor – Aleph | RightRev | Navan(19:35) Less Visible but High-Impact Levers That Drive Revenue(22:15) Gating Headcount Based on Performance Milestones(25:09) Cloud Costs as a Hidden Lever(27:30) Why How You Grow Matters As Much as How Much You Grow(30:08) Professional Services as a Necessary Investment(32:43) What ERR (Experimental Recurring Revenue) Is(36:39) Margin As the Most Sensitive Area of the P&L(38:13) Communicating With Engineers About Gross Margin(41:56) Why Investors Care So Much About Net Dollar Attention(43:53) Making Sure Your Upsells Don't Mask a Churn Problem(44:40) What Over-Servicing Your Customer Looks Like(46:58) Why the “Just Give Me My Budget” Mindset Doesn't Work(49:23) Brokering the Budget With Execs in Real Time(51:38) Looking Out for Your Own Team as a CFO(56:26) The First Sign of an Erosion of Trust(59:50) Finance's Role in Upholding Capital-T Truth(1:01:31) Long-Ass Lightning Round: A COVID-Era Multitasking Mistake(1:02:06 ) Advice to Younger Self(1:04:07) Michaela's Favorite Finance Tool(1:04:17) Craziest Expense Story—SPONSORS:Rillet is the AI-native ERP modern finance teams are switching to because it's faster, simpler, and 100% built for how teams operate today. See how fast your team can move. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/metrics.Pulley is the cap table management platform built for CFOs and finance leaders who need reliable, audit-ready data and intuitive workflows, without the hidden fees or unreliable support. Switch in as little as 5 days and get 25% off your first year: https://pulley.com/mostlymetrics.Brex offers the world's smartest corporate card on a full-stack global platform that is everything CFOs need to manage their finances on an elite level. Plus, they offer modern banking and treasury as well as intuitive expenses and accounting automation, bill pay, and travel. Find out more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.Navan is the all-in-one travel and expense solution that helps finance teams streamline reconciliation, enforce policies automatically, and gain real-time visibility. It connects to your existing cards and makes closing the books faster and smarter. Visit https://navan.com/runthenumbers for your demo.#UtilityFunction #FPandA #BusinessStrategy #GrossMargin #NetDollarRetention This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mostlymetrics.com

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Mark Meckler, President of the Convention of States, to explore the growing disconnect between the American people and their government. He explains why Americans no longer trust government and how to fix it. As public trust continues to erode, Meckler breaks down how entrenched bureaucracy, unpunished corruption, and an unaccountable political class have warped the system beyond recognition. They also discuss the potential of third-party movements like Elon Musk's and why the Convention of States may be the only real solution to restore constitutional principles, enforce term limits, and rein in runaway spending. Episode Highlights: The Convention of States offers a constitutional path to implement term limits, enforce fiscal restraints, and shrink the federal bureaucracy. Elon Musk's rumored third-party movement could fracture the GOP and reshape political coalitions. America's unelected bureaucratic class now functions as an unaccountable fourth branch of government.