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Mona welcomes Renée DiResta to discuss how social media has distorted our perceptions and how to navigates the world of influencers, online mobs, and lairs. The Mona Charen Show is a weekly, one-on-one discussion that goes in depth on political and cultural topics. Ad-free editions are exclusively available for Bulwark+ members. Add the show to your player of choice, here, or find it wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Not yet a member? Join The Bulwark today! Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTORMEALS.com/monacharen50off and use code monacharen50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. References: Books & Authors: "Invisible Rulers" – by Renée DiResta (Main topic of discussion) Historical References: Father Coughlin & Propaganda (1930s) – Discussion of his use of radio for anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi propaganda, and how he was eventually stopped. Institute for Propaganda Analysis (1930s) – Early efforts to combat misinformation by teaching people how propaganda works. Academic & Media References: Helen Lewis (The Atlantic) – Quoted for stating that “the internet is built to empower extremophiles.” Google's Assertive Provenance Report – Discussion of how Google suggests approaches for watermarking and authenticating AI-generated content. Key Topics Discussed: Misinformation & Social Media Dynamics Iowa Caucuses (2012 vs. 2020) – How political narratives and distrust in election results evolved. Measles Outbreak & Anti-Vaccine Misinformation – How misinformation spreads and how online movements gain traction. Algorithmic Influence & Content Curation – The role of algorithms in shaping political extremism and public perceptions. QAnon & Wayfair Conspiracy Theory – How misinformation led to real-world harassment and threats. COVID-19 & Public Trust in Institutions – How institutional silence and slow responses allowed misinformation to fill the gap. Decline of Trust in Experts – How institutions and scientists need to engage more effectively online. Influencers & Audience Capture – How social media personalities can be driven toward extremism by audience demands. Solutions & Strategies Pre-bunking – Educating people in advance about misinformation tactics. Adding Friction – Using design interventions (like Twitter's “Are you sure you want to share this?”) to slow down misinformation. Virality Circuit Breakers – Temporary restrictions on the spread of viral misinformation while it is fact-checked. Watermarking AI-generated Content – Challenges and limitations in identifying AI-created media. Institutional Preparedness – Advice for organizations on handling misinformation crises.
Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Secret Podcast! In this engaging episode, we dive deep into the world of niche markets, innovative growth strategies, and the transformative power of digital solutions with Patricia Recarte, co-founder of Kado Networks.
Ron Marshall is the founder of Marshall Compressed Air Consulting, a compressed air energy efficiency consulting firm, where he provides technical advice, system auditing, and training. He first developed his skills as an industrial compressed air systems expert at Manitoba Hydro, where he worked for 38 years, supporting more than 600 energy efficiency projects. Ron is a level 2 instructor with Compressed Air Challenge and conducts training internationally. Ron recently spoke with Plant Services editor in chief Thomas Wilk about training and professional development in the compressed air industry. Key takeaways In this episode, you'll learn: Why training is an essential component of a successful compressed air program What resources are available to help professionals get certified and improve their compressed air skills Which new technologies are impacting the industry On the record "The lack of knowledge is the biggest obstacle in having an compressed air system running optimally. So yeah, that's quite important, and that was recognized back in the 1990s, right? And you know, as time went on, people working in Compressed Air Challenge and in the auditing field we get older and older, and the new people need to learn as well, so we can leave the field secure in the knowledge that people come coming to replace our vacancy know a lot about compressed air and auditing." -Ron Marshall Learn more Marshall Compressed Air Consulting Compressed Air Challenge Compressed Air Challenge Training Calendar Compressed Air & Gas Institute Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) program Compressed Air Training and Certification See compressed air leaks with acoustical imaging Ask the Experts: How important are storage receivers in a compressed air system?
Parade of Techniques: Using CLUE Reports to verify a property's history of claims What is a "Green Certification" and why would it matter? Ask the Experts: How do I discourage my Buyers from writing a love letter? What can we do as an alternative? I need to convince my Sellers to declutter... to the extreme. How do I handle instantly defensive Sellers. What do you recommend? Thank you to all R Squared Coaching members for your participation and belief in the "Get By Giving" philosophy. By giving what we have, we will always get back what we need. If you learned something NEW in this episode, leave us a 5-Star Review and help Mondays With Mike & Mary reach more agents. Thank you for listening!
Air Date 11/1/2022 Today, we take a look at the corporate price-gouging and massive profits happening under the cover of widespread inflation, all in the run-up to the midterm elections in which the GOP is running cover for corporations and blaming Democrats for price hikes. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! BestOfTheLeft.com/Libro SUPPORT INDIE BOOKSHOPS, GET YOUR AUDIOBOOK FROM LIBRO! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Why corporations are reaping record profits with inflation on the rise - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 4-12-22 Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores whether concentrated market power is contributing to inflation. Ch. 2: Why Gas Prices Are So High Right Now | Ft. Jessica Burbank - More Perfect Union - Air Date 10-30-22 What explains the oil industry's historically massive profits? A price gouging scheme that oil companies freely acknowledge. Ch. 3: Variety in the price of life: inflation and the midterms - The Intelligence from The Economist - Air Date 10-19-22 How inflation—at its highest since the early Reagan era—is affecting people's lives and their voting intentions. Ch. 4: Katie Porter EXPOSES Corporate Greed Causing Inflation - The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder - Air Date 10-21-22 Rep Katie Porter brings attention to statistics revealing the huge role corporate greed has on inflation. Ch. 5: Katie Porter TORCHES Corporate Oil Profits In Brilliant Lesson - The Damage Report - Air Date 10-21-22 Corporate price gouging concerning big oil companies and inflation, Jessica Burbank breaks it down on The Damage Report. Ch. 6: AOC And Raskin On Stakes Of Midterms: We Are 'Facing An Environment Of Fascism' - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 10-28-22 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Rep. Jamie Raskin join Chris Hayes to discuss what's at stake ahead of the midterm elections. Ch. 7: Ralph Nader Throws Support to Democrats Ahead of Midterms But Warns the Party's Message is Failing - Democracy Now! - Air Date 10-25-22 Democrats hoping to keep control of Congress and make gains in state governments are facing significant political headwinds Ch. 8: Liberal Redneck - Inflation and the GOP - Trae Crowder - Air Date 10-27-22 Republicans harp on and on about inflation, but what are they actually going to DO about it? Not much, prolly. I holler bout it herein. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 9: Republicans embrace last-ditch dangerous tactic ahead of midterms - No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen - Air Date 10-30-22 Mike Levin joins to discuss what the Inflation Reduction Act actually does for climate VOICEMAILS Ch. 10: UK could well go fascist - Anonymous FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 11: Final comments on the quickness with which anger can turn to fascism TAKE ACTION! MIDTERMS MINUTE 2022: Persuade someone to vote: - Jay's final comments from episode #1365 (Transcript) on using your vote as a theory of change tool. - "Ask the Experts: How to Inspire People to Vote for Their Values" (ACLU) - "This is How to Convince Your Friends to Vote" (Lemonade.com) Short on time? Donate once to... - Secretary of State Races: MoveOn.org's "America for All" midterm election campaign - Senate Races: SwingLeft Hold the Senate Fund, or SwingLeft Immediate Impact Fund (Senate & House) - House races: SwingLeft Hold the House Fund, or SwingLeft Immediate Impact Fund (House & Senate) - Governors: SwingLeft Governor Fund - State Legislative Races: SwingLeft Legislative Fund MIDTERMS MINUTE Segments: #1 , #2 , #3, #4 Researched and written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman SHOW IMAGE: Description: Photo of a long shopping receipt that lays across a background of various groceries. Credit: “Shopping spending till slip” by Stevepb, Pixabay
Parade of Techniques: - Who do I call when I prospect? Ask the Experts: - How can I attract positive people? - Creative ways to respond to the famous question, “How many offers are on the table right now?” Join a team to learn, grow, and exchange ideas like the members mentioned in this week's episode. floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
Professional Speakers, Trainers & Coaches with The Floyd Wickman Team. Sharing our favorite tips, tricks, strategies, techniques, and moments from R Squared Coaching the best-trained real estate agents in North America each week! As always, take what you need from this episode. Please like/subscribe and share with your network. Parade of Techniques: - New and improved marketing materials! Have you tried umbrellas? - Moove Guru as a client gift to help them transfer those annoying utilities over to their new home Ask the Experts: - How to respond when asked, “Is now a good time to sell?” There is conflicting advice floating around. Stay focused on the facts. Take the first step to get involved in R Squared Coaching today. Click here for a free custom consultation: https://www.floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
Entrepreneurs and Experts: How much should you spend on Facebook ads budget? You may have searched the answer to this question and found out that there are many answers. Let's break them down so you can finally decide how much you should spend on your Facebook ads budget. Reference: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-much-should-you-spend-on-facebook-ads-budgeting-steps/ (How Much Should You Spend on Facebook Ads? Budgeting Steps : Social Media Examiner)
Parade of Techniques: * Are your Buyers frustrated? They make many offers and feel like they are missing out on property after property. * The answer? RE-EDUCATE and “Come into the office” (RECITO) * How to make the FSBO know you care about their rights. (What is their #1 hesitation?) Ask the Experts: * How to know when your Seller may need to hire a new agent * “Floyd always says, there is nothing wrong with any listing that right price and terms cannot cure.” * Before you reject a listing. Think first about “what price would I take for this listing?” * “Who else can I call when I run out FSBOs to call?”
Parade of Techniques - Applying what we learned last week on how to minimize the 'crazy' when your listing hits the market - Handling a new agent who has crossed the line. Do you turn them in? How else can you approach this? Ask the Experts - “How often do I follow up with someone who is a prospect?” —> Cue MAIL, CALL, SEE - Floyd’s dialogue for handling the commission hesitation If you need to learn the dialogue mentioned in today’s episode, we encourage you to check out the Digital Floyd Wickman Course: digitalfloydwickmancourse.com
Parade of Techniques: - How to expand your listing in search criteria (legally) - Anniversary cards to past clients plus a resource: Alpha Graphics Ask the Experts: - How to help your Buyers - 8:30: How to work both sides of the transaction Email mary@floydwickman.com for the example mentioned during Parade of Techniques!
Mark & Matt Discuss the Following on Episode #90: FED Remains Accommodative Hedges Against Inflation Bond Market Update More S&P 500 Price Target from “Experts” How to save when expecting a baby Show Notes! 1. Ben Carlson - https://twitter.com/awealthofcs/status/1373291324775006212 2. Charlie Bilello - https://compoundadvisors.com/2021/whats-the-best-hedge-against-inflation 3. Ben Carlson - https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2021/03/the-simplest-asset-to-hedge-against-inflation/ 4. WallStJesus - https://twitter.com/WallStJesus/status/1373013919690858507 5. Peter Lazaroff & Sara Gelsheimer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMfEltZ0Ugg&t=22s Twitter Handles: Jessup Wealth Management (@JessupWealth) / Twitter Mark McEvily (@MarkMcEvily) / Twitter Matthew Jessup (@matthewcjessup) / Twitter
Parade of Techniques: - How to help our appraisals come in where we need them to - Floyd says to solve problems before they occur - How visiting nearby recently sold properties could help give you an advantage at your next listing appointment Ask the Experts: - How do I keep my client's happy and make sure they know I'm working hard for them?
Parade of Techniques: * The impact using manners can have during a phone conversation * How to get a buyer to sign a buyer agency Ask the Experts: * How to handle a FSBO who wants to negotiate to a 1% commission (plus some encouragement) floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
Parade of Techniques: - Pencil Planner - It’s one thing to make enough calls, but it’s another to increase the quality of your calls. - How to generate business in your area? Try calling the listing agents that are based 1+ hour away but have clients in the areas you want to work in. Ask the Experts: - “How do I fit in and make a good impression with my buyer client in their ideal lake home community?” - “I’m going to call expired listings for the first time….what do I say?” Teams are still forming for this semester of coaching. Connect with yours today: floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
Parade of Techniques: - Home Buyers Portfolio Binder: a post-closing gift/package idea for your clients - The power of the unfollow button - We are collecting something for a project! Ask the Experts: - How to handle difficult transactions. What's normal? What isn't? - What numbers and metrics to use when planning for 2021? "Kindness doesn't cost anything." - Mike Pallin We want to hear from you! Please reach us at: (734) 637-4030 or info@floydwickman.com For more info about R Squared Coaching, please visit: floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
You can be sitting in a doctor’s office. The doctor tells you that there is nothing physically wrong. Based on your symptoms, you fit the profile of a person having an anxiety condition. The doctor may or may not prescribe medication. The doctor may or may not give you are referral to a behavioral health professional like a therapist, psychologists or psychiatrist. Maybe, if you have a really good doctor, they provide you with a brochure or handout that gives you more than a sentence about your specific type of anxiety and treatment options. That is kinda rare but it does happen. You walk out of the office. What do you do? That is part of the motivation why I created this podcast. To give folks multiple options for understanding what is going on in their bodies and more than two treatment options. Yes, there really are more than two. My belief is that it is a whole body approach to treatment. Start from a place of respect for your body. Even if you are currently angry with it at the moment. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned: From the Experts: How to Cope with Anxiety and Loneliness in the Age of Coronavirus by the TimesUp Foundation. How to create a place of being ok during these times. Anxiety and Depression Association of America has articles, information sheets, and a YouTube channel that might be of interest to you. HelpGuide.org focuses more on non-medication related treatment and resources. National Alliance of Mental Health aka NAMI information on Anxiety Disorders. National Institute of Mental Health page on Anxiety Disorders. Disclaimer: Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Parade of Techniques - Hand written notes - “Every client is worth a full sheet of paper” - Floyd says, “Caring about what other people care about is what caring is all about.” Ask the Experts - How to keep your business going when you have no power? (Grocery stores, airports, personal hot spot, - “My buyers are not following my advice…” - Fear of loss is more motivating than opportunity to gain - Be clear about your communication expectations - Try to get as much as you can in advance We have TWO events coming up! Check out floydwickman.com/breakthrough for more details.
Parade of Techniques: - How to finish strong in Quarter 4 - Are you frustrated with your buyer clients? Ask the Experts: - How to stay focused and present with your family and friends - Handling an ethics complaint that is out of your control Floyd says, “Control the controllables.” To learn more about our R Squared Coaching Program, visit: floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
Experts - How to choose the BEST ones for you? Is there a fool-proof system? What do we need to know about the people we do business with?
Parade of Techniques: - A lesson learned from Floyd Wickman himself, about love - What you're missing in your postcard campaigns Ask the Experts: - How to convince a client to buy your listing instead of build... (Hint: don't) - The importance of backing up your words with visuals If you learned something new this week, please share this podcast! Or leave a review. We appreciate it! For more information about R Squared Coaching, visit: floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
Parade of Techniques - Morning Routine - Visualization: it’s about seeing in your mind what you want, who you want to be - Abundance, affirmations, visualization Ask the Experts - How to respond when you get sworn at... - How do I increase my leads traffic and do it inexpensively? - Once you do increase the traffic (by paying), make sure the leads are seller leads only, referral fee if it closes, and only work them if you have the time - What do you do when your buyers are nit-picking every detail? - Do you just pay the $100 to move along the transaction? Do you ask “Do you want to walk away for the broken window?" For more information about R Squared Coaching, visit: floydwickman.com/r-squared-coaching
Parade of Techniques: - New ideas for your marketing strategy - A way to mix up your next listing presentation Ask the Experts: - How to hire the RIGHT administrative assistant for your real estate business - Why knowing your ratios is the first step toward hitting your 2020 goals
Parade of Techniques - Imprint machine - Yard painting and signage, a marketing idea that takes planning but can show a great ROI Ask the Experts - How do you respond to instant buyer’s remorse? - How to hire an assistant - what to look for?
Parade of Techniques - Handling unhappy clients, a great dialogue to help you prove yourself to them - Celebrity video messages - Cameo Ask the Experts - How to get more high quality testimonials - What do I do if/when my buyers get cold feet and back out of a transaction? - A half time check in for 2020
Parade of Techniques: - What our agents learned from listening to live prospecting calls - The importance of listening during your prospecting calls Ask the Experts: - How flexible should I be on pricing? Do we know what will happen in the market? - I'm making calls but I still need more people to talk to. How do I find them?
Today we’re talking about an article on nymag.com title “The Best Two-Player Board Games, According to Experts” How well did they do? What experts? we were never asked. So what changes or additions would we make? Article link: http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-two-player-board-games.html And Chris's Tiny Town Play Along is here: https://youtu.be/_DgDJh2-rxQ Email us at feedback@TabletopGameTalk.com - for questions and feedback. Follow us on twitter http://twitter.com/TabletopGameTLK http://twitter.com/GameMasterChris http://twitter.com/LawfulGoodMom http://twitter.com/NetFletch or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TabletopGameTalkPodcast Chris's facebook (let him know you're a listener in the friend request): https://www.facebook.com/steele22374 Join the conversation on Board Game Geek http://TabletopGameTalk.com/bgg Support us via Patreon http://TabletopGameTalk.com/Patreon
- Why to invest in your platinums - A new open house idea for new listings - “Ask the Experts” - How do I find the right balance between work and family life? We went around the horn in our R2 group and this student received excellent advice - “When my spouse is happy, I’m happy”; don’t stay out of balance for too long in any area of your life (work or family) - “Routine protects balance” - Mary Pallin
Every month I ask my audience a question. This month is have you ever been approached by someone who OBVIOUSLY has NO CLUE about your show? Special Thanks To: Bernie from Bernie the Cat Show Lee Silverstein from the Colon Cancer Podcast has people wanting to talk about Cancer conspiracies. Glenn Hebert from the Horse Radio Network had someone ask for a donation if he didn't want to be on the show. Matthew McClain does an audio drama (obviously no guests) but still gets solicited to have guests be on his show. His show is "A Scottish Podcast" I had someone contact me about the Healing Our Marriage show (which is defunct) and I "Played" with them, and asked why they loved my show Jason Bryant from Matt Talk Online Podcast Booking Resources Interview Valet - Find and/or be a guest Interview Connections - Rock both sides of the microphone (one of the oldest podcast booking agents) PodcastGuests.com - A free resource for finding guests Help a Reporter - Reports looking for Experts How to Get Radio Interviews (Course) More Resources at PodcastingResources.com I'll Be Speaking at: Podcast Midatlantic September 8-9 in the greater Philadelphia Area National Podcast Power September 23rd in Perrysburg, Ohio Start Podcasting Today! Get immediate access to our online courses covering Podcasting from A to Z, start to finish. Priority Email Support Live groups coaching twice a month) Private Facebook Group Join today at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher It's our second ETHICS episode so gather around the ol' podcast table to learn how to disseminate behavior analysis to anyone and everyone without getting exiled from your place of employment. Here are some things you shouldn't do: 1) flip tables in a fit of rage when anyone proposes hippotherapy 2) break-up with your boyfriend over his insistence that a "mind-file" is a real thing and 3) use data sheets as deadly weapons. Oh, you wanted us to tell you what you should do? Guess you'll have to listen to the show. C'mon...there's discussion about a decision tree coming up! Articles discussed this episode: Bercirevic, A. (2014). Ask the Experts: How can new students defend behavior analysis from misunderstandings? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 138-140. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y Critchfield, T. (2014). Ten rules for discussing behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 141-142. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0026-z Todd, J. (2014). Some useful resources for students who are tempted to bring enlightenment to errant non-behaviorists. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 143-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0027-y Brodhead, M. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 Luiselli, J. (2015). In response: Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating non-behavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 79. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0043-6 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.
Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Google Play Subscribe on Stitcher Subscribe on YouTube The only thing better than sharing the amazing science of behavior analysis to the masses is learning how to do it better and netting an ethics CE in the process. Everybody wins! Except for Jackie who has never seen Back to the Future and Diana who has never seen Aspergers R Us live and Rob who was so disappointed to learn that talking to non-behavior analysts actually did require trying. But, hey, at least we've updated the previous episodes page so you can find all of our classic capers. Articles for next week: Bercirevic, A. (2014). Ask the Experts: How can new students defend behavior analysis from misunderstandings? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 138-140. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0019-y Critchfield, T. (2014). Ten rules for discussing behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 141-142. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0026-z Todd, J. (2014). Some useful resources for students who are tempted to bring enlightenment to errant non-behaviorists. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 7, 143-144. doi: 10.1007/s40617-014-0027-y Brodhead, M. (2015). Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating nonbehavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 70-78. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0042-7 Luiselli, J. (2015). In response: Maintaining professional relationships in an interdisciplinary setting: Strategies for navigating non-behavioral treatment recommendations for individuals with autism. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8, 79. doi: 10.1007/s40617-015-0043-6