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It's being called the wedding of the century! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married, and it looks like it's going to be big! New York City, Madison Square Garden BIG and all the clues are pointing to July 3rd. The rumors have run wild. Some say it's a distraction. Others think MSG will be the big party “for everyone they've ever met,” while the actual ceremony will be somewhere private and intimate. So, what is really going on? From the celebrity guests to the luxe venue, music performances to the wedding dress we are breaking it down. USA TODAY Reporters Bryan West, Melissa Ruggieri and Morgan Evans join Senior Entertainment Correspondent Ralphie Aversa on this special episode of The Excerpt.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A bipartisan group of secretaries of state is warning that the federal government may no longer be a reliable hub for election threat information, according to an internal memo shared exclusively with USA TODAY. The concern is that state officials will no longer have access to the kind of real-time cyber and physical threats that only the federal government can provide. USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Sarah Wire joins The Excerpt to explain what the memo says, why states are trying to fill the gaps themselves and what this could mean for November's midterms.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Supreme Court has ended a humanitarian program that let many Haitian and Syrian immigrants stay in the United States temporarily, a decision that could upend the lives of hundreds of thousands of people along with the communities where they live and work. The ruling is a major win for President Donald Trump's hardline immigration agenda, raising urgent questions about what happens next for affected families. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe joins The Excerpt to walk through the decision and what happens next.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Americans are stretched thin and you probably know why: Housing. It's become increasingly, persistently unaffordable, and for many, simply out of reach. Americans are moving less, are forming fewer households and are spending too much of their income on housing according to an annual report just released by Harvard. Will Trump end up signing the 21st Century Road to Housing Act now on his desk and if he does, will it make housing any more affordable? Francis Torres, Director of Housing & Infrastructure for the Bipartisan Policy Center, joins The Excerpt to share his analysis of the crisis.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Donald Trump is testing his own party's patience on Capitol Hill. Last week, he told Senate Republicans to cancel a major confirmation hearing, complicating their effort to renew a key antiterrorism law and adding to a growing list of frustrations for GOP lawmakers. Trump's approach has some Republicans warning that the president is undermining the very results he wants. Will they be able to find common ground while they still have the power to execute on Trump's agenda? USA TODAY Congressional Reporter Zach Schermele joins The Excerpt now to explain why Senate Republicans are scrambling and what it could mean for the party heading into the midterms. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619) was a Preacher, spiritual director, missionary, diplomat, confidant of princes and emperors, Papal Emissary, military chaplain, Provincial Vicar of the Capuchins, and Vicar General of the Franciscan order. Called the greatest preacher in the history of the Church, during his lifetime people treated him like a rockstar. He was also one of the most prominent Catholic apologists of his generation. Links Excerpt from The Image of Lutheranism: https://romanseraphicbooks.substack.com/p/st-lawrence-of-brindisi-vs-lutheranism Excerpt from The Mariale: https://www.franciscan-archive.org/laurentius/lau01005.html Pope Benedict XVI General Address on St. Lawrence of Brindisi (2011): https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=9578&repos=1&subrepos=0&searchid=2658399 SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's Newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters/ DONATE at: http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Dr. Papandrea's Homepage: https://jimpapandrea.wordpress.com/ Dr. Papandrea's latest book - Praying the Wisdom: Inspired Prayers for Lectio Divina and Contemplative Prayer: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-the-wisdom/ Dr. Papandrea's YouTube channel, The Original Church: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOriginalChurch Theme Music: Gaudeamus (Introit for the Feast of All Saints), sung by Jeff Ostrowski. Courtesy of Corpus Christi Watershed: https://www.ccwatershed.org/
התוכן [המשך] יהודי אינו יכול לשנות אופני השמירה שלו! כמו הדג בטבעו אינו יכול לחיות מחוץ למים, כך חיים יהודים, שהם "המעט מכל העמים", תלויים עפ"י טבע בזה שמגבירים את האיכות על הכמות ואינם יכולים לחיות ללא תומ"צ ש"היא חיינו ואורך ימינו"! [הדיוק ב"אורך ימינו" הוא שכל יום כשלעצמו הוא "ארוך": כשהכ"ד שעות עוברים רק באכילה ושתי' וכיו"ב ללא תוכן אמיתי – אין זה "יום" של אדם כלל. כשמתנהג עפ"י התורה במשך היום – זה "יום" סתם. וכשלומד תורה בשעה אחת בחיות והתלהבות כזו שלאחר זה לוקח כ"ד שעות – זה יום "ארוך"]. מי שטוען שאנו חיים עפ"י דמוקרטי' ואסור להכריח וכו' – הרי זה בדוגמת העושה חור בספינה בלב ים סוער בחדרו בטענה שזהו "דמוקרטי'"... לא רק שאסור לך להתנהג כך אלא עליך "לכוף כל ישראל" בדרכי נועם ובדרכי שלום להשאיר את ה"ספינה" בשלימות ויגיע בשלום למחוז חפצו. וכמ"ש "אם בחוקותי תלכו . . ונתתי שלום בארץ וגו'", עד לקיום היעוד "ואולך אתכם קוממיות" לקבל פני משיח צדקנו.משיחת י"ג תמוז ה'תשל"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-06-2026 Synopsis (Continued.) Just as a fish cannot live outside water, so too the Jewish people, by its very nature, cannot survive without prioritizing quantity over quality and without keeping Torah and mitzvos, which are “our life and the length of our days.” (As the Alter Rebbe explains, “length of our days means an individual day itself becomes “long”: A day spent only on physical activities such as eating and drinking is not a considered a “day” for a human being at all. When one conducts himself according to Torah throughout the day, that is an ordinary day. And when one learns Torah for one hour with such vitality and enthusiasm that would take someone else twenty-four hours to achieve the same thing – that is a “long day.”) And if one argues: we live in a democracy where coercion is forbidden etc. –the answer is that we are all like people on one ship. One cannot say that since he paid for his cabin he is free to drill a hole in it cabin because he paid for his ticket so he can do whatever he wants. Not only must he not drill a hole in the ship; rather, he must also “compel all the Jewish people,” in pleasant ways and peaceful ways, to keep the ship intact by keeping Torah and mitzvos, as the verse states, “If you walk in My statutes…I will grant peace in the land, etc.,” and “I will lead you upright” to greet Moshiach Tzidkeinu.Excerpt from sichah of 13 Tammuz 5736. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=24-06-2026 לע"נ מרת אסתר גיטל בת ר' יצחק הלוי ע"ה ענגעל ליום היארצייט שלה ט' תמוז. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנה ר' אהרן שלמה הכהן שי' ענגעל
On this excerpt from a Living Myth Premium episode, Michael Meade looks at the growing polarization, conflict and uncertainty in the world and considers how we are living within a "re-creation myth," a period resembling ancient creation stories in which darkness, division, and chaos precede renewal. Creation myths from many cultures describe the world emerging from darkness and separation, implying that periods of crisis can become opportunities for transformation. You can hear the full episode and receive additional podcast content by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 750 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles. Learn more and join this community of listeners at: patreon.com/livingmyth
In “The God Test,” Robert Wright argues that the real challenge of AI isn't just building smarter machines—it's deciding whether we can evolve, morally and politically, fast enough to develop an AI that's mutually beneficial. As these systems begin to mirror—and amplify—human intelligence, agency, and even our flaws, the stakes become existential. Humans have shown that we can evolve. The question is: Will we? Author Robert Wright joins The Excerpt to talk about his new book.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
התוכן [המשך] זה שראה המאורע המזעזע בודאי אינו "לבטלה" אלא הוא יכול וצריך ללמוד מזה הוראה עיקרית, ובכו"כ פרטים: כאשר טוען בשביל מה מתערבים לו בחייו הפרטיים שעליו להניח תפילין ולאכול כשר וכיו"ב – הוא יבחר בעצמו איך להתנהג! הנה רואים שכאשר דרשו משאר מדינות העולם להגביר את אמצעי הבטחון וכו' – לא טענו שאין להתערב בעניניהם הפרטיים אלא הבינו וקיבלו את הדרישה! ועד"ז אומרים ליהודי: בתור חלק מה"גוי קדוש" ו"כל ישראל ערבים זה בזה", הרי החסרון ב"אמצעי הבטחון" – הנחת תפילין, שמירת שבת וכיו"ב – בחייך האישיים נוגע לעניני הבטחון של כל היהודים בכל מקום ובאיזה מצב שהם נמצאים! ואם טוען הרי עד עתה התנהג כך והעולם "לא נחרב"... – הרי בפועל קרה מאורע כזה כתוצאה מחסרון בעניני בטחון, וכאשר רואים זאת, יש לעשות הכל כדי להבטיח שזה לא יחזור על עצמו (היל"ת) [המשך יבוא]משיחת י"ג תמוז ה'תשל"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=23-06-2026 Synopsis (Continued.) The fact that one witnessed this shocking incident was surely not for nothing; rather, one can and must learn from it a fundamental lesson. When someone argues: why are you interfering in my personal life and telling me to put on tefillin, to eat kosher, and the like; let me choose for himself how to conduct my life – here we see that when other countries were called upon to increase their security, they complied, without complaining about interference in their internal affairs. Similarly, a Jew should be told: you are part of the Holy Nation, and “all the Jewish people are responsible for one another.” Therefore, your “security measures” – putting on tefillin, keeping Shabbos etc. – affect not only your own life, but the lives of all Jews in the world. And if he argues: look, I didn't keep these things until and the world survived – here we see that a lack of security actually resulted in this incident, and therefore everything possible must be done to ensure it doesn't happen again chas v'shalom. (To be continued.)Excerpt from sichah of 13 Tammuz 5736 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=23-06-2026 לזכות ר' לוי יצחק בן חי' שרה שי' טענענבוים ליום ההולדת שלו ח' תמוז - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות
BookTok helped readers find community online. Now, some fans are taking that connection into the real world through literary tourism. USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy joins The Excerpt to talk about joining a Percy Jackson-inspired trip through Cairo, Athens and Rome, where readers visited ancient sites, completed quests and bonded over the books that shaped them. She also explains why literary tourism is growing, what readers are really paying for and how book lovers can build their own story-inspired experiences closer to home.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
התוכן [המשך] לכאו' הי' לימוד הזה יכול לבוא לא בדרך שד' יהודים ייהרגו ר"ל, שאפי' א' מהם הוא "עולם מלא"! [ואיתא במשנה בנוגע לאיסור ללון הנתלה על העץ ש"המקום מצטער [אפי'] על דמם של רשעים [כאלו] שנשפך", והגמ' מוסיפה עוד ש(גם) יהודי הזה ה"ה "תאום" של ה'! כי מה שעשה הי' נגד רצונו האמיתי ורק "יצרו אנסו"], וללא הצער הגדול במשך שבוע שלם?! אלא רואים שדוקא מאורע הנורא הזה זעזע את כולם והסיקו שיש לחזק מיד את עניני הבטחון ואמצעי השמירה בכ"מ שיהודים נוסעים דרכם, ולתבוע זאת מכל העולם. ועוד ועיקר – מכיון שהשמירה האמיתית באה מה' ש"לא ינום ולא יישן שומר ישראל", ואת השמירה צריכים בחיי היום-יום, הרי המאורע צריך לזעזע את כולם להתנהג בפועל כרצונו ית' גם בחיי היום-יום. ואם הלה טוען מדוע מדברים אתו על דברים שלא שמע עד עתה? הרי עד עתה גם לא שמע על מאורע מזעזע כזה כאשר העולם כולו מסתכל ושותק במשך שבוע שלם! והרי ראו בפועל אצל החיילים שבמצב בלתי-רגיל לא נכנסו לחשבונות מה עשו הסבא או האבא אלא עשו את רצון הנשמה! [המשך יבוא]משיחת י"ג תמוז ה'תשל"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-06-2026 Synopsis (Continued.) Seemingly, this lesson could have been conveyed without four Jews being killed Rachmana litzlan, each of whom is “an entire world, and without the anguish lasting an entire week? (And we know that Hashem is pained when a Jew is in pain, and even “over the blood of the wicked that is spilled,” and as the Gemara adds, even a Jew who sins is compared to a twin brother of Hashem, because the sin was forced upon him by the yetzer hara against his true will). But we see that it was specifically this frightful even that shook everyone to immediately bolster security in places where Jews travel etc., and this must be demanded around the world. And most importantly, because true protection comes from Hashem, the Guardian of Israel who “neither slumbers nor sleeps,” this occurrence should shake everyone to conduct themselves according to Hashem's will in actual practice, and because Hashem's protection is needed in everyday life, one should likewise conduct himself according to Hashem's will in everyday life. And if one argues: why are you talking to him about things he never heard about before, the answer is that he also never heard about such a shocking incident before, where the entire world looks on and remains silent for an entire week. And here we see how under these extraordinary circumstances, the soldiers didn't stop to calculate what their fathers or grandfathers did; rather, they did what soul wanted. (To be continued.)Excerpt from sichah of 13 Tammuz 5736 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=22-06-2026 Sponsored byCreswell incPharmaceutical Logistics Consultants
התוכן בנוגע למאורע שקרה לאחרונה שזעזע את העולם ["מבצע אנטבה"] ישנם כמה נקודות: רואים שכאן ניצח האיכות את הכמות, שהרי בכמות היו החיילים וכלי-נשק שבידם במיעוט. ועוד ועיקר – אצל החיילים עצמם ניצח האיכות – הרוחניות, את הכמות – החשבונות שמצד הגוף מצדם לא הי' מקום שיכניסו א"ע לזה. הנצחון הי' מכיון ששללו החשבונות של מקום וזמן, ושל "מה יאמרו 'חברים הטובים'"... וזהו מפני שהנשמה, הקשורה עם ה', ניצחה את הגוף. ולכן, ההוראה הראשונה היא שכאן ראו ש"יש בעה"ב לבירה זו", ויש להכריז זאת בכל העולם עי"ז שמראים בזה "דוגמא חי'". ולחיילים שע"י המס"נ שלהם באה ההצלה: נוסף על נתינת להם תודה ע"ז, הנה "תבוא עליהם ברכה" אם יראו פנימיות הכוונה והלימוד מזה וימשיכו להגביר את הנשמה על הגוף ולגלות את הכחות הנפלאים שבהם (שלכן נבחרו הם להיות שלוחי ההצלה). [המשך יבוא] משיחת י"ג תמוז ה'תשל"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=21-06-2026 Synopsis A few points regarding the event that recently shook the world (the Entebbe rescue): Here we see openly how quality triumphed over quantity: A small rescue force with minimal weaponry overcame forces of a far larger size (particularly when factoring in the armed forces in the territories over which they traveled), because the rescue force was greater in quality. More importantly, within the soldiers themselves, the quality (i.e. the spiritual force) overcame the quantity (i.e. the many physical considerations that weighed in favor of not undertaking the mission). The victory came because they ignored calculations of time and place and ignored what the “good friends” among the nations would say etc.; they decided to undertake the mission because the soul prevailed over the body. As a result the world saw openly that there is a Master of the Universe, and this must be announced throughout the world by setting a living example. Regarding the soldiers, whose mesiras nefesh facilitated the miraculous rescue: In addition to the thanks due to them, may they come to recognize the inner purpose and the lesson here, and continue to strengthen the soul over the body and to reveal the wondrous powers within them (which is the reason they were chosen as the agents to carry out this mission). (To be continued.)Excerpt from sichah of 13 Tammuz 5736 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=21-06-2026 Sponsored byCreswell incPharmaceutical Logistics Consultants
Vol. 12 of Story Time, featuring an author reading aloud from her work. In this episode, Erin Van Der Meer reads aloud from her debut novel, The Scoop. Erin Van Der Meer is a writer and former journalist whose work has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Daily Beast, and Elle. She was a Spruceton Inn Artist Resident in 2024. Born in Sydney, Australia, she now lives in Brooklyn. The Scoop is her debut. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit www.rula.com/otherppl to get started. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Get How to Write a Novel, the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to Brad's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Foreign and national dignitaries, former presidents, acclaimed musicians and actors, friends, neighbors and family joined Former First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama in a dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Library which opens today, Juneteenth, on Chicago's South Side. The former president delivered a speech that emphasized American ideals and the promise of America's democratic experiment at its founding. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her thoughts on this historic opening.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
התוכן דוקא באותם דורות שבהם הי' מצב של יאוש וכו' נתגלו רזין דרזין דאורייתא (בתורת החסידות) עד לאנשים פשוטים. כי – היא הנותנת: מצד גודל אהבת הקב"ה לכאו"א מישראל – כידוע מאמר הבעש"ט שאהבת הקב"ה לכאו"א מישראל היא שלא בערך יותר מאהבת הורים זקנים לבנם יחידם שנולד להם לעת זקנותם – נותן ה' את ה"אבן יקרה" שבכתר המלך, רזין דרזין דאורייתא, כדי להציל על ידה את "בן המלך". וזה מתגלה ע"י תורת הבעש"ט והולך ומיתוסף מדור לדור. ומכיון שביאת המשיח תלוי' ב"יפוצו מעינותיך חוצה", הרי ככל שמתקרבים לביאת המשיח צריך להוסיף בזה ולהציל בכך בנו של הקב"ה ממות לחיים ממש. זהו רצון ה'! והכלי לזה הוא אהבה לכאו"א מישראל בלי הבדל, שהרי בכאו"א מהם ישנה נשמה שהיא חלק מאותו עצם, ודוקא עי"ז בנקל יותר לעורר את עצם הנשמה שלו ועד שזה יפעל על המחדו"מ שלו וכו'.משיחת יו"ד שבט ה'תש"כ [שנת המאתיים להסתלקות הבעש"ט] ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2026 Synopsis The fact that the Jewish people were in a state of despair in later generations etc. is precisely why the deepest secrets of the Torah were revealed in this era (through the teachings of Chassidus), and even to simplest people: Out of His immense love for every single Jew (which is like the love of parents to an only child born to them in their old age, as the Baal Shem Tov taught), Hashem gives up the “precious stone from the royal crown” (the deepest secrets of the Torah) in order to save His child (the Jewish people). The precious gem is revealed through the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, and continues to increase from generation to generation. Since the coming of Moshiach depends upon “your wellsprings spreading outward,” therefore, the closer we get to the coming of Moshiach, the more we must add in spreading the wellsprings, which literally rescues Hashem's child from death to life. The vessel for this is to love every Jew without distinction, because all Jewish souls share the same essence, and loving another Jew makes it easier to awaken the essence of one's own soul, in a way that impacts him practically in thought, speech, and action.Excerpt from sichah of 10 Shevat 5720 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=19-06-2026
President Donald Trump wrapped up his attendance at the G7 yesterday, sharing news of a 14-point agreement with Iran. Does this realistically signal the end to the war in Iran? This was also the first time Trump met with European leaders since the Iran war began - the source of much disagreement within NATO. Will the US reaffirm their commitment to the strategic alliance when it meets in July? White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers joins The Excerpt to break down the latest following the G7 Summit and talk about the future of NATO.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As concerns grow over children's mental health, addictive algorithms and age-inappropriate content online, governments around the world are considering tougher rules for social media. Australia has already enacted a ban for kids under 16, Britain is weighing a similar move and U.S. states are testing their own approaches. Cato Institute Senior Fellow David Inserra joins The Excerpt to discuss whether social media bans work, why age verification raises privacy and free speech concerns and what parents can do to help children navigate social media more safely.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What helps a boy do the right thing when everyone else is doing the wrong thing? In this episode, Justin shares one of the most important lessons from his new book, Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out. He explores why character matters more than achievement, how resilience is built through challenge, and why choosing the hard path is often what shapes boys into trustworthy, courageous men. From peer pressure and moral courage to embracing life's "hills", this conversation offers practical guidance for parents who want to raise boys with strength, integrity, and the confidence to stand alone when it counts. KEY POINTS Why character is the foundation of trust. The difference between "resume virtues" and "eulogy virtues." How choosing difficult challenges builds resilience and confidence. Why boys need opportunities to struggle, fail, and grow. The importance of helping children reframe obstacles as opportunities. How supportive relationships help young people develop resilience. The powerful question every boy is asking: Do I have what it takes? QUOTE OF THE EPISODE "Rather than asking, 'How can I avoid this difficulty?', your son learns to ask, 'How can I grow through this difficulty?'" RESOURCES MENTIONED Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out by Dr Justin Coulson The Road to Character by David Brooks ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Resist the urge to solve every problem for your child. When your child is struggling, focus on understanding before advising. Encourage effort, persistence, and courage over comfort. Help your child reflect on what challenges are teaching them. Model a willingness to embrace difficult things in your own life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
America spends a lot of time talking about age in politics: how old is too old to lead, whether younger candidates are getting shut out, and if members of Congress should have term limits. But Yale law and history Professor Samuel Moyn says that conversation misses the bigger picture. In his new book, “Gerontocracy in America: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth – and What to Do About It,” Samuel argues that power in the U.S. skews older not just because some politicians stay in office for decades, but because older Americans vote at higher rates, hold more wealth and remain in positions of influence longer. Samuel joins USA TODAY's The Excerpt to talk about his new book and what studying gerontocracy might teach us.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if one of the biggest challenges facing boys today is something most parents never see? In this fascinating conversation, Dr Justin Coulson explores the concept of "precarious masculinity"—the idea that boys often feel they must continually prove they are "man enough". Drawing on research, real-life stories, and insights from his new book Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out, Justin unpacks the invisible pressures shaping boys' behaviour, friendships, confidence, and sense of self. If you've ever wondered why boys take risks, hide their emotions, or care so deeply about what their mates think, this episode offers a powerful new perspective. KEY POINTS Why boys often define manhood by what it isn't. The surprising research behind "precarious masculinity". How boys learn to seek approval and status from their peers. Why masculinity is often viewed as something that must be earned. The difference between healthy masculinity and harmful stereotypes. What parents need to understand about the pressures boys face today. RESOURCES MENTIONED Boys: Building Strong Young Men from the Inside Out — Dr Justin Coulson Manhood in the Making — David Gilmore ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Listen for how your son talks about being a boy or a man. Create opportunities for conversations about identity, belonging, and friendship. Celebrate courage, resilience, and kindness equally. Help boys understand their worth isn't based on proving themselves to others. Encourage healthy risk-taking while reinforcing emotional openness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 6, Episode 757: Video version. Age Gap Tea Bagging and Oral, Erotic Spicy Romance Fiction Book Excerpt from Mallory and Derek Attend Secret Parties, written and narrated by podcast host Ruan Willow. Get the full audiobook https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/malloryandderekattendsecretpartiesaudiobook Book blurb: Mallory and Derek are a young mutually dedicated bisexual couple. They both love adventure and new experiences. It's what drew them to each other in the first place. They desire to explore more together, so they decide to join a swinger's alternative lifestyle club. Once the initial overwhelm wears off, they dive in to the insatiable group fun at the private parties, and don't look back. Their world opens up and they can't get enough. They have so much fun, their minds, and their climaxes, are blown to new heights. Life can't get any better. They make new friendships, and cultivate deeper ones that enrich their lives, while they work hard at being diligently respectful of their mutual boundaries. And all the party games, oh, that's mind-blowing and not stopping in its ever-expanding ecstasy! The couple is hooked! When a photographer is hired for one of the private parties and takes sexy pictures of Mallory with an older man who had become one of her regular play partners, Mallory's life, and career, take a turn for the unexpected. She finds herself lucky to be a huge overnight success as a content creator when she begins to post nude pics and spicy videos online. As she finds herself further entrenched in her life with her devoted partner Derek, her new older millionaire gentleman friend wants to be a permanent person in her life, too. Mallory is lucky, she's got two very supportive partners in her life! Who comes along for the full entrepreneurial ride she's on remains to be seen. However, one thing is for sure, she's taking this pleasure train for life. And whoever is by her side better hold tight because it's promising to be a wild trip! Tropes: erotic romance, Polyamory love triangle, swinging, BDSM, D/s, multiple partner intimacy and relationships, impact play, intimate scenes, bisexuality, experimentation, and empowerment. Get the ebook and paperback versions (released July 1, 2025): https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/malloryandderekattendsecretparties Learn more about book 1 and book 2: Mallory and Derek, about books 1 and 2 Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Half off a first in series ebook coupon for 50% off the first ebook in the series with code HALFOFF Browse all book at this link: https://buydirect.short.gy/HALFOFF Use code HALFOFF at checkout and start reading today! The best part? This promo is exclusive to authors' direct stores! Bypass the big retailers and SAVE today!
From immigration to elections, ballrooms to tax immunity, much of President Donald Trump's second term agenda is mired in the courts. While a Republican-controlled Congress has shown little interest in restraining the president as he seeks to execute on an expansive agenda, the courts may still decide that it's in the country's best interests to do so. What's the latest status of these cases and what's next for Trump's complicated legal journey? USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi joins The Excerpt to unpack the political and legal issues.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
התוכן סיפור ע"ד המאסר של אדמו"ר מהריי"צ נ"ע (שיום הולדתו חל בחודש זה) בילדותו בגלל שצעק על שוטר שהכה יהודי וכו', ובהיותו במאסר שמע גניחות (שלאח"ז התברר שזה הי' מהעגל שהשוטר גנב מהיהודי וכו') ונבהל, ונזכר שה' שומר עליו וכו' והתחיל לחזור משניות בע"פ, וכשחזר הביתה אמר לו אביו, שבזה שחזר שם משניות בע"פ ראו את החילוק שבינו לבין העגל שגם ישב שם, וההוראה: על כל ילד יהודי לדעת פסוקים ומשניות בע"פ ולחזור אותם בכ"מ, ועי"ז יהי' ניכר החילוק שבינם לשאר הילדים שבעולם, ולא להתפעל מחשכת הגלות.משיחת אדר"ח תמוז ה'תשמ"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=15-06-2026 Synopsis Once, when the Previous Rebbe (whose birthday is in Tammuz) was a child, he was arrested after he shouted at a policeman who was hitting a Jew. When he was in jail, in a dark room, he heard groaning sounds (which turned out to be from a calf that the policeman had stolen from the Jew), and he became frightened, but then he remembered that Hashem is protecting him, and he decided to review Mishnayos from memory. When he was released, his father told him that by reviewing Mishnayos in the jail, he demonstrated the difference between him and the calf. The lesson is as follows: Every Jewish child should know Pesukim and Mishnayos by heart, and review them wherever he may be; this demonstrates the difference between a Jewish child and other children, and there is no reason to be deterred by the darkness of the exile.Excerpt from sichah of 30 Sivan, first day of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, 5741 – to Tzivos Hashem For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=15-06-2026 לע”נ הרה"ג הרה"ח הרה"ת ר' שלום ע"ה בן הרה"ח הרה"ת ר' אלחנן דובער הי"ד מרזוב ליום היארצייט שלו אדר"ח תמוזת.נ.צ.ב.ה.*לזכות מרת אסתר בת גאלדע רחל שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה אדר"ח תמוזלשנת ברכה והצלחה ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות
התוכן אחז"ל "לפיכך נברא אדם יחידי ללמדך" שכל א' מישראל הוא "עולם מלא": ה' שינה את אופן בריאת האדם כדי שכל יהודי, אפי' בעקבתא דמשיחא ובחו"ל, ידע שכל יהודי הוא "עולם מלא"! ו"עולם מלא" במעמד ומצב בעת בריאת אדם "בגן עדן מקדם" – שבזה נכלל כל סדר השתלשלות שנברא "בשביל ישראל"! וזה מחזק עוד יותר המדובר כמ"פ אודות מצות "פרו ורבו" – שגם לאחרי הולדת בן ובת יש להשתדל בהולדת ילדים נוספים. ופשיטא שאין מקום לדאגת ההורים כיצד יוכלו לספק לילד הנוסף כל צרכיו, כמו שאין מקום לשאלה כזו בנוגע לבריאת אדם "בגן עדן מקדם"! בודאי נותן להם ה' הכחות הדרושים לספק לילד צרכיו הגשמיים והרוחניים; יש גם הענין ד"פרו ורבו" ברוחניות ששייך אצל כאו"א כל ימי חייו, כמאחז"ל "כל המלמד את בן חבירו תורה מעלה עליו הכתוב כאילו ילדו", שזה כללות ענין החינוך. משיחת אור לכ"ט אלול ה'תשמ"ב, ערב ר"ה ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-06-2026 Synopsis Our Sages taught: “Therefore man was created alone, to teach you…” that every Jew is “an entire world.” Meaning: Hashem changed the manner of man's creation so that every Jew, even in the era of the footsteps of Moshiach and even in the diaspora, should know that every Jew is an entire world. And an “entire world” in same state as when Adam Harishon was created “in Gan Eden of old,” which encompasses the entire seder hishtalshelus all of which was created “for the sake of the Jewish people.” This further strengthens what we've discussed many times regarding the mitzvah to be fruitful and multiply: Even after one has a son and a daughter, he should strive to bring more children into the world. And there is no room for parents to worry about how they will provide for the child, just as there is no room for such a question regarding the creation of man “in Gan Eden of old: Hashem will surely give them everything they need to provide for the child both physically and spiritually. There is also an obligation to “be fruitful and multiply” in the spiritual sense, which applies to every person no matter what stage of life they are in. As our Sages taught: “Anyone who teaches the son of his fellow Torah, Scripture considers it as if he fathered him”; this is the whole concept of chinuch.Excerpt from sichah of the night of 29 Elul 5742, Erev Rosh Hashanah 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=14-06-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו
PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, were built to last. So, beginning in the late 1920's billions of pounds of it were produced across the country for use in construction materials, plastics and consumer goods. But over the next 50 years, evidence that PCBs were actually toxic began to mount, and the EPA eventually banned its production in 1979. That's when the cleanup started…and when Scot Meisenheimer's medical nightmares began. Tamia Fowkles, a Public Investigator, and Caitlin Looby, a Great Lakes and Environment Reporter, both with The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, have spent the last two years investigating the cleanup and the consequences for contractors like Meisenheimer. They join The Excerpt to share their exclusive reporting.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode features an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Mark's book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing. The chapter is called "The Pinocchio Problem." Prior to the main content Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing. The Truth About Building a Writing Career With No Sugarcoating, Just Real Talk. The Honest, practical guide that every writer needs. Learn more about this book at markleslie.ca/starkrealities Links of Interest: Stark Realities Book Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
A soft focus, generative joy, and true freedom. Jonny Kosmo Jonny Kosmo- “In Stitches”- https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com "Jonny Kosmo is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, home recordist, licensed therapist, and the founder of the nonprofit counseling center and community art and music space Scribble in Highland Park, Los Angeles." Excerpt from https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com Jonny Kosmo: Bandcamp: https://jonnykosmo.bandcamp.com Instagram: @jonnykosmo Website: https://www.jonnykosmo.com Merch: https://gusbaldwin.bandcamp.com Records: https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com Scribble: Instagram: @scribble.community Website: https://www.scribblecommunity.com The Vineyard: Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast
What's it like to party not TILL but AT the break of dawn? In an era when so many interactions happen through screens, a growing number of people have become more intentional about seeking connection. Morning raves, where the first stop on your morning commute is a dance floor, are gaining popularity. What is it about these early morning get-togethers that are drawing people out of bed before sunrise, and what are they really hoping to find there? USA TODAY Youth Mental Health Reporter Rachel Hale joins The Excerpt for more on what it's like to begin the day with a healthy and deliberately designed communal experience.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Season 6, Episode 754: Excerpt from The Mardi Gras Unmasking where Kara gets a spanking from several men. This is a very smutty erotic fiction novella. What's it about? In this multiple-partner reverse harem BDSM novella, a Mardi Gras party allows the perfect setup for a new Dom to hide his plans from his wife. He orchestrates his grand scheme to fulfill her deepest lusty desires. Love transcends jealousy when Dane gives his wife Kara her secret wish by unmasking her hidden wants in a single blissful evening packed with bountiful sexual pleasure. Much to her delight, and even amidst the rules, and the spanks, the night promises to propel her to the highest sexual heights of her life. Each gratifying encounter keeps Kara blissfully happy all night as she is literally kept in the dark, moaning her way to morning. The Dom/sub life has the couple crossing the boundaries of traditional marriage, but the way of life seems to be the right fit for them. Rich in sexual content, this story follows a loving couple exploring their sexual fantasies safely at home. Kara feels solid that Dane is the right man for her, even as they are embarking on the risky uncharted lifestyle as a dominant and a submissive in the bedroom--just one year into their marriage. The question is, will Kara enjoy the full reveal in the unmasking of the masquerade? This book contains light BDSM. Some might say dubious consent, but he knows exactly what she wants. Get the full ebook on Amazon at (affiliate links) https://amzn.to/4w3Y7VF Paperback https://amzn.to/4fAExLz Universal Link: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/themardigrasunmasking Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Ruan's audiobook: Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow
התוכן [המשך] עוררו לפנ"ז שלפני קבלת החלטה חדשה יש לעשות חשבון צדק אם קיימו בפועל ההחלטה שלפנ"ז. ואי"ז "חשד" בעלמא, אלא הי' בזה "מעשה מבהיל" בפועל! באה"ק: לפני כמה שנים הגיעו כמה רבנים מארה"ב לביקור באה"ק בכ"מ וכו' ופירסמו החלטה לדאוג להתקנת מזוזות במקומות המחוייבים וכו'. כבר עברו כמה שנים מאז שחזרו לארה"ב ועד היום הזה לא ניתוסף אפי' מזוזה א' על יסוד החלטה זו! בחו"ל: לפני כמה שנים פירסם ועד מסויים החלטה לבנות מקוואות לנשים וכו'. כששאלתי בעבור שנתיים איפה המקוואות? – הצביעו על מקווה א' שהתחילו לבנות ועדיין לא סיימו! וכאמר, לא רוצים לפגוע באף א' ח"ו, אלא רק לעורר על מה שכבר כתוב בספרים וכו', וכולי האי ואולי יתקנו הדבר, ומכאן ולהבא ידאגו שההחלטות יבואו לידי מעשה בפועל, עד ל"חוצה", ובפרט שעכשיו רואים שה"חוצה" כבר אינו מנגד ח"ו למזוזות ולמקוואות וכו'.משיחת מוצש"ק פ' וישלח, י"ט כסלו ה'תשל"ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-06-2026 Synopsis (Continued.) The issue was previously raised that before adopting a new resolution, an honest accounting should be made to see whether the previous resolution was actually carried out in practice. This concern is evident from two incidents that happened: Several years ago a number of rabbonim from the United States were on a visit to Eretz Yisroel, and they publicly announced a decision to affix mezuzos in places obligated to have them etc. Several years have passed since then, and to this day not a single mezuzah was added as a result of that decision. In another incident, a committee was formed and it was publicly announced that they were going to build mikvaos for women. Two years later when I asked about the status of the mikvaos, they could point to only one mikveh – whose construction had begun before the committee was established, and which still had not been completed. As mentioned, the intention is not hurt anyone chas v'shalom, but only to bring attention to something that already appears in seforim. Maybe in this way the issue will be corrected, and from now on people will make sure the resolutions are carried out in practice, and in a way that extends even to the “outside” – especially being that nowadays we see that the “outside” no longer opposes mezuzos and mikvaos etc.Excerpt from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Vayishlach, 19 Kislev 5737 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=11-06-2026 לע"נ הרב לוי יצחק ע"ה בן – יבלח"ט – הרב חיים צבי שי' וואלאסאוו
In our HUNDREDTH bonus episode for Patreon subscribers, Emerald and Tom discuss Guy Rundle’s new piece on the state and future of the Greens. First, a bit of a chat about Guy and his history with the party. Then, they unpick his article “Colourless Green Ideas Schlep Furiously: The Greens are at a turning point. And taking the wrong one.” Is Max Hyphen-Name leading the party down a dead end? More like Guy Grumble, amirite?---------- The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ----------Guy Rundle’s piece -https://guyrundle.substack.com/p/green-ideas-or-ides-party-future Produced by Michael Griffinhttps://instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
התוכן חדשים אלו הוא הזמן שבו מתקיימים כל מיני כנסים בענינים שונים ומקבלים החלטות וכו'. אבל לצערנו הגדול, כפי שהי' גם בעבר, הנה גם בעבור שנה מאז כנס פלוני וקבלת החלטות וכו', עדיין לא ניכר שום שינוי בנוגע למעשה בפועל, ש"הוא העיקר"! ולכן הי' כדאי שבכנס הבא, הנה לפני קבלת החלטות חדשות יערכו חשבון צדק כמה ניתוסף במעשה בפועל במשך השנה מאז קבלת החלטות (דומות) בכנס האחרון, ואם יתברר שחסר בזה – יש למצוא את הסיבה לזה ולמלא את החסרון (נוסף על מה שצריך להוסיף בזה מצד כנס החדש). ויהי רצון שיקויים מ"ש "קבל את האמת ממי שאמרו", שהרי אי"ז החידוש שלי – זה כבר כתוב בספרים של הדורות שלפנ"ז עד למשנה וכו' ש"המעשה הוא העיקר"! וכדאי כל היגיעה וההשתדלות לתקן הדבר שמכאן ולהבא ידאגו שההחלטות אכן יבואו לידי מעשה בפועל – כיון שזה נוגע לרבים ו(במילא) לכלל ישראל! [המשך יבוא]משיחת מוצש"ק פ' וישלח, י"ט כסלו ה'תשל"ז ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=10-06-2026 Synopsis These are the months of the year when various conferences and conventions are held and when resolutions are adopted, etc. But to our great sorrow, as in the past, although a year has passed since a certain meeting was held and resolutions were adopted, etc. don't yet see any change in practice, which is the main thing. Therefore, it would be worthwhile that at the next conference, before adopting new resolutions, an honest accounting should first be made as to how much has actually been added in practice since the (similar) resolutions were adopted at the previous conference. And if it becomes clear that something is lacking, the reason should by identified and it should be corrected (in addition to what must be added during the new conference). May it be Hashem's will that people will “Accept the truth from whoever says it,” because this is not my own invention; it is already known from sefarim of previous generations, going back to the Mishnah, etc. which states that “Action is the main thing.” All the toil and effort are worthwhile in order to correct things so that from now on the resolutions will be put into practice, because it concerns the public, and therefore it concerns the entire Jewish people. (To be continued.)Excerpt from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Vayishlach, 19 Kislev 5737 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=10-06-2026 לזכות חי'ה מושקא בת חנה שתחי' לרמן ליום הולדת שלה כ"ה סיון – לשנת ברכה והצלחה ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות נדבת משפחתה שי'
Among the Republicans running for governor of politically competitive states in 2026 are people like Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs, Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin. What they have in common is concerning to many: They all rejected President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. Should they win in the fall midterms, they would subsequently have power over the administration of future elections which could ultimately decide the presidency, including in 2028. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer joins The Excerpt to unpack this politically fraught issue. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For over 50 years, CBS' legendary “60 Minutes” has been a stalwart of the investigative reporting tradition. But a recent shakeup to leadership and on-air talent may put that reputation and future at risk. Behind the changes is CBS News new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss, a former New York Times opinion columnist who left the grey lady to found “The Free Press,” a digital publication that is broadly described as featuring contrarian and conservative viewpoints. Last fall, CBS News, under the leadership of newly minted CEO David Ellison, acquired the Free Press for a deal estimated at $150 million. And, after the deal closed, he put Bari Weiss, a successful entrepreneur with no broadcast experience, in charge of CBS News. Will Weiss' radical approach usher in a new age of prosperity for the storied network or will it lead to its demise? CNN's Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter joins The Excerpt to dig into the issues plaguing CBS News in this moment and what it means for the future of “60 Minutes.”Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stage names, tone deaf girlfriends, wacky doctor notes, naughty little boys Songs in this episode: “Take Five” Tito Puentes (2000) “Commotion” Creedence Clearwater Revival” (1969) “Heavy Traffic Ahead” Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys (1949) “Strode Road” Sonny Rollins (date unknown) Excerpt “Remembering Sonny Rollins” (CBS Sunday Morning) 2025 “In …
Music documentaries are a major part of the festival circuit, but this year at Tribeca, they're becoming something bigger: live events, legacy projects and cinematic extensions of the artists themselves. The festival opened with Questlove's new Earth, Wind & Fire documentary, followed by a performance from the legendary band and The Roots. Other music films and events this year center on Alicia Keys, Madonna, Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, Daft Punk and more. USA TODAY National Music Reporter Melissa Ruggieri joins The Excerpt to talk about why music films are having a moment, what separates a great one from a celebrity vanity project and how artists are using documentaries and concert films to reach audiences in new ways.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Melinda French Gates is one of the biggest donors to women's health through Pivotal, her foundation. Now she's investing another $215 million to improve women's health. This money will help her longtime work on contraceptive access and maternal care while expanding to a new area: midlife and menopause. With 1 in 10 women leaving the workforce because of menopause, and another 1 in 5 considering retiring early, America faces a crisis of losing our women leaders? What can we do to stop the exodus? Philanthropist and author Melinda French Gates joins The Excerpt to talk about her latest initiative to educate healthcare practitioners and expand outreach in areas where access to menopause care is most limited.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is an excerpt from a patrons-only episode. To hear the full thing, plus dozens more like it, visit Patreon.com/LoveMessagePod.We continue our mini-series on Arthur Russell by turning to his mid-70s pop and folk work. Starting in the famous Poet's Building in 1975, Tim and Jeremy explore life in the East Village, in particular the area's poetry scene. They discuss the aesthetics of setting spoken word to music, stop by Ginsberg, and drop in some Tibetan Buddhist classes. Elsewhere in the episode we hear about a number of recording sessions at the Columbia Records studio, get haunted by the spectre of Dylan, and speculate on whether Arthur could have been the fourth Talking Head. Tim shares some demos from Arthur's short-lived band the Flying Hearts, a version of Psycho Killer with punchy cello that didn't make the final cut, and some Laraaji-ish keyboard noodlings.www.loveisthemessagepod.co.ukPatreon.com/LoveMessagePodProduced by Matt Huxley.Books:Philippe Bourgeois - In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El BarrioTracklist:Arthur Russell - Barefoot in New York William Carlos Williams - The Red Wheelbarrow Bright and Early - Apple to the Orange Arthur Russell - Nobody Wants a Lonely Heart Arthur Russell - I Couldn't Say it to Your Face Arthur Russell - Reach One (with Two Fender Rhodes) Talking Heads - The Girls Want to be with the Girls Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (acoustic version) The Flying Hearts - Ballad of the Lights The Flying Hearts - What's It Like
Back in 1818, the same year *Frankenstein* hit the shelves, a Scottish professor named Andrew Ure decided to see if electricity could actually bring a dead body back to life—so he hooked up a freshly executed murderer to a current and watched in fascination as the corpse twitched, "breathed," and even made terrifying expressions that sent witnesses into a panic.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/AndrewUreREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/58czndx7FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 1800s numerous scientists were trying to find the reason for life in the hopes of staving off death or even bringing the recently dead back to life. But in 1818 one scientist named Andrew Ure attempted to do even more – to bring the brain of dead human back into the living. And ironically, his experiments took place the very same year the novel “Frankenstein” was published. (The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein) *** They say the family that plays together stays together… but does that also mean that the family that crimes together does time together? We'll look at a few true cases of parents committing crimes – and getting help from their children in doing so. (The Family That Preys Together) *** A hunter comes across a wild man in the woods… but what he hears from the humanoid doesn't sound like a man at all. (The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope) *** What would you do if you showed up to work one morning and your employer asked you to help dispose of a dead body? Don't be so quick to say that would never happen. That's just one part of the story of one of the most notorious crimes of 19th century America – the murder of John Parkman. (Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt) *** Skipping church to go fishing might get you more than just a guilty conscience – especially if you believe the strange story of the Lambton Worm. (The Legend of the Lambton Worm)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Excerpt from Mary Shelley's “Frankenstein”00:00:49.707 = Show Open00:03:06.456 = The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein00:11:54.238 = The Family That Preys Together ***00:31:59.759 = The Man I Saw Through My Night-Vision Scope ***00:40:02.958 = Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt00:50:44.058 = Legend of the Lambton Worm ***00:59:16.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Family That Preys Together” by Chrys for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2sv76asj“The Real-Life Dr. Frankenstein” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pevzd6e“Dr. Coolidge Settles a Debt” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7tpj8wmv“The Man I Saw Through My Night Vision Scope” from PerpetualConnection: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4e6nrd3h“The Legend of the Lambton Worm” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/52t8cfnc(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November 09, 2021
The United States is marking its 250th anniversary at a moment of deep division over politics, rights, power and who belongs in the nation's story. Steven Olikara, founder and CEO of Bridge Entertainment Labs, says movies and television can do something politics often can't: move people beyond caricature and contempt. He joins The Excerpt to discuss whether Hollywood can help Americans build more curiosity, complexity and connection across their differences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen talks with Liza Garoznik, founder and CEO of Real Discussion, about one of the biggest questions in education today: how do we teach and assess durable skills like communication, listening, and collaboration? Framed by the rise of AI and growing concern about a "conversation crisis," the discussion explores why authentic interaction must be developed alongside artificial intelligence. Liza shares the origin story behind Real Discussion, explains the REAL framework—Relate, Excerpt, Ask, Listen—and offers practical insight into how schools can embed conversation skills into core academics while also measuring student growth, belonging, and engagement. Outline (0:00) Introduction & Durable Skills Framework (3:40) Liza's Story & Real Discussion Origins (11:23) The Conversation Crisis & Authentic Interaction (21:36) The REAL Framework & Teaching Discussion Skills (26:22) Assessment & Measuring Student Growth (34:19) Practical Tools & Future of Real Discussion Links Watch the full blog here Watch the full video here LinkedIn R.E.A.L. Discussion Liza Garonzik on Teaching Tomorrow's Human Skills Grade Discussion Skills, Not Discussions
In the prologue of “All We Say: The Battle for American Identity” author Ben Rhodes asks two questions that get right to the heart of this battle. What does it mean to be an American? And who gets to decide? As we approach our 250th anniversary, these are questions that many Americans are also deeply contemplating. How have 15 speeches shaped and reflected that debate over history? And can they help us understand our ongoing and evolving search for a national identity? Ben Rhodes, a former national security advisor and speech writer to President Barack Obama, joins The Excerpt to share his insights. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vol. 11 of Story Time, a new series on the program featuring an author reading aloud from his work. In this episode, Luke Goebel reads from his new novel, Kill Dick (Red Hen Press). Goebel is also the author of the debut novel Fourteen Stories, None of Them Are Yours. And he co-wrote the screenplays for the movies Eileen and Causeway. He is known as well for his role as co-editor at The New York Tyrant and work with Tyrant Books. He lives in Los Angeles. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit www.rula.com/otherppl to get started. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Get How to Write a Novel, the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to Brad's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Music photography has always been a listener favorite, and through the years we've gathered countless stories from legendary photographers about what it takes to document all aspects of the music scene. As we temporarily pause in recording new episodes while we build out a studio for video podcasts, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and feature some noteworthy clips from our 10-year archive. This compilation of favorite moments celebrates the intersection of photographic mastery and music history, with talents spanning from Lynn Goldsmith to Mick Rock, Jeanette Beckman to Graham Nash, among the many other dedicated music photographers we've had the pleasure to interview. If you'd like to take a deeper dive into any of the original episodes, you'll find links in our episode timeline below. Most important, please subscribe to @BHPodcastNetwork to get our latest updates on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Featured Photograph © Jim Marshall, from the new book The Beatles By Jim Marshall: Live At Candlestick Park, in bookstores June 2, 2026 Episode Timeline: 0:58: Excerpt from The Markers of Our Bliss—Lynn Goldsmith and Rock 'n' Roll 4:22: Excerpt from Mick Rock: The Name Says It All 6:59: Excerpt from Master Blaster Charles Daniels Reveals his Unseen '60s Era Photo Archive 12:06: Excerpt from 'Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky - Rock Photography of the 1960s 15:55: Excerpt from Jazz Photography and "Harlem 1958" by Art Kane 20:38: Excerpt from Hip-Hop Fellini—Anniversary of "The Greatest Day in Hip-Hop," by Gordon Parks, featuring Michael Gonzales, Sheena Lester & Vikki Tobak. 29:24: Episode Break 30:06: Excerpt from A History of Hip-Hop Photography, featuring Vikki Tobak, Jeanette Beckman & Eric Johnson 37:20: Excerpt from Mixing Music with Pictures, with Bootsy Holler & Chris Ortiz 42:41: Excerpt from The Ninja—Concert Photography, with Christie Goodwin 48:45: Excerpt from Graham Nash, Ace Photographer, Digital Printing Pioneer, Music Legend Stay Connected: Lynn Goldsmith Website: https://lynngoldsmith.com/wordpress/ Mick Rock Website: https://www.mickrock.com/ Charles Daniels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Charles-Daniels-Photography-100088252000625/ Jim Marshall Website: https://www.jimmarshallphotographyllc.com/ Art Kane Website: https://www.artkane.com/ Gordon Parks Website: https://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/ Vikki Tobak Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vikkitobak Jeanette Beckman Website: https://janettebeckman.com/ Eric Johnson Website: https://cargocollective.com/upstairsaterics Chris Ortiz Website: https://www.chris-ortiz.com/ Christie Goodwin Website: https://christiegoodwin.com/ Graham Nash Website: https://grahamnash.com/
On May 16, the World Health Organization called the Ebola outbreaks in eastern Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. So far, there have been more than 900 suspected cases and over 200 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. There is no vaccine. No treatment. Behind it all is a global health funding system at its lowest level since 2009, with the largest single donor, the U.S., having walked away. A recent shift in U.S. health policy now has the U.S. keeping suspected American cases abroad – sending some to quarantine facilities in Europe and others to Kenya. Why can't they be treated back home? And what does that say about U.S. preparedness for a deadly outbreak? Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, joins USA TODAY's The Excerpt to discuss the policy shift and what it means for public health, travel restrictions, and preparedness in the United States. She is also editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and an opinion contributor for USA TODAY. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A significant change to the green card application process announced last week could upend the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in America. The change, released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services which oversees the program, will require non-citizens to apply for a green card from their host countries. What might this change mean for applicants and their families who are already in the US, studying, working and living with their families? And what's behind the change? Adriel Orozco, senior policy counsel at American Immigration Council, joins The Excerpt to share his insights.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Millions of children in the U.S. live with grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives, often after a family crisis. But many kinship families take in children with little help navigating housing, legal rights or financial support. USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Jayme Fraser joins The Excerpt to discuss her three-part series, “Caring for Kin,” what families told her and why the systems intended to help children can leave relatives largely on their own.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You can't tell the story of American music without the blues, which means you can't tell it without Memphis. From Beale Street's blues bars to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music to Graceland – the city's influence on nearly every genre of music is immense. But for a city that helped shape the sound of America — why hasn't it fully shared in the wealth it created? USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning joins The Excerpt to discuss efforts to revitalize the modern Memphis music scene, its rich music history and how the story of music in Memphis is being written today. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vol. 10 of Story Time, a new series on the program featuring an author reading aloud from his work. In this episode, Kyle McCarthy reads from her new novel, Immersions, the official May pick of the Otherppl Book Club. McCarthy is also the author of the novel Everyone Knows How Much I Love You, and her fiction and essays have appeared in Best American Short Stories, American Short Fiction, n+1, and elsewhere. A graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she lives in Brooklyn, New York. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Get How to Write a Novel, the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to Brad's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices