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New research links persistent organic pollutants to lower ovarian reserve — even when AMH looks normal. Lisa breaks down the study's findings on legacy chemicals, the "cocktail effect," and what this may mean across generations. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Listen to the SF Daily podcast for today, July 17, 2026, with host Lorrie Boyer. These quick and informative episodes cover commodity markets, weather, and the top stories impacting agriculture each morning. Soybeans moved lower as soybean meal prices pulled back, despite strong weekly export sales providing some support. Corn and wheat found support from weather concerns and rising geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region, a key export area for wheat. Livestock markets faced pressure, with live cattle futures declining across contracts ranging from $235 to $305, while feeder cattle futures dropped from $335 to $440. Beef markets showed weakness, with export sales reaching the fourth-lowest level of the year and wholesale boxed beef prices moving lower. Weather concerns continue, with hot temperatures and wildfire smoke affecting parts of the northern U.S. Heat indexes could climb near 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. Catch up on the latest ag news, markets, and weather updates with the SF Daily podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over the last decade of living in Iceland, I've taken numerous solo trips around the country, including several solo camper van adventures. My very first solo camper van trip was a two-week Ring Road journey in May 2022, and it taught me more than I ever expected. I was excited, nervous, anxious, and completely ready to see what Iceland would feel like on my own. Since then, I've helped countless travelers plan their Iceland adventures through private consultations, and I've noticed the same questions and concerns come up repeatedly for people considering solo camper van travel. Whether you’re planning your first solo trip or simply looking for practical advice, these are 21 of my biggest lessons, mistakes, tips, and honest thoughts after years of exploring Iceland on my own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVLaVg5G618 The 21 Tips I Share About Taking a Solo Camper Van Trip in Iceland Why a Heater Is Essential in an Iceland Camper Van How to Keep Yourself and Your Belongings Safe The Security Mistake Most Travelers Don’t Think About Why Good Insurance Can Save You Thousands Don’t Forget a Portable Charger Learn a Few Icelandic Phrases Before You Go Master the Art of Layering for Iceland’s Weather Packing Cubes Are a Camper Van Game-Changer Choosing the Right Camper Van Size What Comes Included in Most Iceland Camper Vans Surviving Middle-of-the-Night Bathroom Runs Why Water Shoes Deserve a Spot in Your Bag Bring Your Favorite Snacks From Home Not All Iceland Campsites Are Created Equal Visit Local Swimming Pools for Relaxation and Connection Cooking in a Camper Van Is Better Than You Think How to Avoid Expensive Speeding Tickets Check Weather and Road Conditions Every Day Exploring Iceland’s Highlands as a Solo Traveler Where You Can (and Can’t) Camp in Iceland Why Solo Travel in Iceland Is Truly Transformative Resources for Planning Your Iceland Camper Van Trip The Ultimate Packing Checklist for Iceland  Iceland Discount Code Bundle – save loads while exploring Iceland The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Iceland Private Iceland Trip Consultations 1. Rent a Camper Van with a Heater Even during summer, Iceland can get surprisingly cold at night. A heater can make the difference between a miserable night and a comfortable one. I personally use the Go Lite Camper from Go Campers, and I run the heater almost every trip, even in July and August. Since you’re traveling alone, you don’t have another person helping generate body heat inside the van, so staying warm becomes even more important. 2. Always Lock Your Van Iceland is incredibly safe, but that doesn’t mean you should be careless. Whenever I left my van, even for a quick bathroom run, I locked it. I also locked it while sleeping at night. Most thefts are avoidable by keeping valuables out of sight and securing your vehicle properly. 3. Protect Your Personal Belongings While camper van break-ins are uncommon, pickpocketing can happen in busy tourist areas such as Reykjavík and popular Golden Circle attractions. It’s sad to say that pickpocketing has increased in recent years, so you have to be vigilant with securing your personal items in your backpacks or pockets.  Keep your bag zipped, valuables secure, and never leave important items visible.  This doesn’t happen on a massive scale in Iceland but it is happening enough that I have to talk about it. As a solo travel, you don’t have anyone else to look out for you, which can make you an easier target. 4. Get the Best Insurance You Can Afford This is one area where I recommend not cutting corners. Sand and ash protection is especially important in Iceland. Strong winds can cause serious damage to vehicles, and repairs can become very expensive if you aren’t properly covered. While this does apply to everyone who rents a car or camper van in Iceland, I feel it is very important for solo traveling because you are bearing the full cost on your own if something happens to the vehicle. Better to be protected than to be surprised with a big bill later on for damage that was not covered. Check what your credit card covers, but don’t assume it includes Iceland-specific risks.  Save Money on Your Iceland Camper Van Rental You can use my discount link to save 7% on your camper van rental with Go Campers and receive a free sleeping bag. I use their cars and campers when I travel around Iceland, and I've partnered with them for over 4 years now. The main reasons? Their customer service is amazing, and they have a wide range of vehicles to choose from. When you click on my discount link (https://www.gocampers.is/?ref=allthingsiceland), choose the dates for your travel and the 7% discount will automatically be applied. Choose a sleeping bag under the “extras” section, and the total price won't increase. And just so you know, using my link gives me a small commission at no extra cost to you. It's one of the ways you're supporting All Things Iceland and the content I create. Thank you in advance for that. 5. Bring a Portable Charger Your phone becomes your camera, GPS, communication device, and safety tool while traveling. A portable battery pack (power bank) has saved me numerous times when filming content or spending long days on trails. Plus, it is always necessary to have a charged device just in case you need to call for help, especially when traveling solo. Here is an affordable power bank option. 6. Learn a Few Icelandic Phrases Even simple phrases like: Góðan daginn (Good day) Takk fyrir (Thank you) can create meaningful interactions with locals. One of my favorite memories was chatting with a farmer in North Iceland who was genuinely excited that I was attempting to speak Icelandic. It certainly is not necessary to do this but a little goes a long way, in this instance. It was nice to be able to connect with Icelanders along the way, when I felt uop to socializing. 7. Learn How to Layer Properly Iceland’s weather changes constantly. A proper layering system should include: Moisture-wicking base layer Insulating layer Windproof and waterproof outer layer Hiking pants Sturdy boots This helps you stay comfortable without overpacking. You can find all of the essentials to pack in my free Ultimate Packing Checklist for Iceland. 8. Use Packing Cubes Packing cubes completely changed my camper van experience. Instead of digging through piles of clothes, everything stays organized and easy to find. When you’re living in a small space, even on your own, organization matters. My trip felt much more enjoyable because I could easily find clothes when I needed to, so I could continue on my adventure. These packing cubes are great! 9. Choose the Right Size Camper Van In my opinion, the size of your camper van does matter. Just because you are one person, doesn’t mean that the smallest size is the most suitable. I personally prefer a mid-sized camper van because it offers enough space to be comfortable while remaining easy to drive and park. I absolutely loved the ability to convert the bed into a table is especially useful during bad weather. It is work to make the conversion but it is totally doable as a solo traveler. 10. Know What Equipment Comes with Your Van Many camper vans already come with many things you need. The Go Lite Camper  that I frequently used and the other camper vans from Go Campers include: Portable stove Pots and pans Plates and utensils Electric cooler Running water sink Knowing what’s already included prevents unnecessary packing, and makes your solo traveling experience much easier. 11. Prepare for Cold Middle-of-the-Night Bathroom Runs This might be the least glamorous part of camper van life. I dreaded getting out of the van in the middle of the night to use the bathroom but I couldn’t avoid it. For those who don’t know, summer in Iceland can mean a high of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The evenings are normally chillier, so I figured out a strategy that works for me when it comes to these late night bathroom runs. Being warm and cozy inside your sleeping bag makes those late-night bathroom trips feel much harder. My solution: Park close to the bathroom Keep shoes near the door Have a sweater ready Bring your keys and phone I always locked my van when I left it, even in the middle of the night. Once, I got back in the van, I locked it again, because it made me feel secure knowing no one can get in the van while I slept. 12. Pack Water Shoes I learned this lesson the hard way. While visiting a hot spring in the Westfjords, I slipped and cut my toe. That was in the beginning of my first solo travel journey, and it sucked! It is not fun for that to happen, in general, but as a solo traveler, I was the only one there to take care of me. Yes, accidents can happen but some can be avoided. Bringing water shoes is added in protection from the elements, especially in natural hot springs. Water shoes provide: Better grip Foot protection Added safety at natural hot springs They’re now a permanent part of my packing list. Here are some water shoes that work well for Iceland. 13. Bring Your Favorite Snacks Travel fatigue is real. As a solo traveler, you are the only one making all of the decisions, cooking all the meals, doing the driving, and so on. Sometimes, you are too tired to make a full meal and if the weather is acting up, you might be in your van for a while. Having familiar snacks helps when you’re tired, hungry, or simply don’t feel like making another decision. Some of my favorites include: Protein bars Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches Instant meals – like Ramen Trail mix These were life savers during or after a long drive when I didn’t have the energy or time to cook a full meal. 14. Research Campsites in Iceland Before You Go Not all campsites are equal in Iceland. Some offer: Hot showers Laundry facilities Kitchens Electricity Amazing views Others provide only the basics in Iceland, and the price can still be the same! I like to use tjalda.is to search for camp sites all over Iceland that have the amenities that I want. If I found one that suited my needs, like a shower and laundry facilities, I would look up the Google Reviews for the place to see what others have said about it. Sometimes, I was willing to stay at a basic campsite because of its proximity to the attraction I was going to next, but I at least knew before I arrived that it was a basic campsite. It’s also helpful to know that in summer, all campsites in Iceland are open, but during fall, winter, and spring A little research ahead of time can significantly improve your trip, and help you manage expectations. 15. Use Local Swimming Pools to interact with Icelanders Because almost every town, even really small ones, have a  swimming pool in Iceland, there are over 100 of them to choose from.  They are fantastic places to: Relax Shower Meet locals Enjoy hot tubs and saunas They’re also one of the most authentic Icelandic experiences you can have. Whether you feel like socializing or just having a relaxing soak, add some local swimming pools to your itinerary. 16. Cooking in Your Camper Van Is Surprisingly Cozy One of my favorite discoveries was how enjoyable it is to cook inside the camper van during rainy or very windy weather. It’s comfortable, practical, and often much cheaper than eating out every day. Plus, in the Go Lite camper, there are vents in the ceiling and it is easy to open the doors for ventilation  17. Watch Your Speed or Potentially Bust Your Budget Iceland takes speeding seriously. Fines can be extremely expensive. I’ve heard of travelers paying: $500 or even over $900 As a solo traveler, those type of fines can completely bust your budget. Since that is totally avoidable, stick to the speed limits and enjoy the scenery instead. 18. Check Weather and Road Conditions Daily Conditions can change dramatically across Iceland, even within the same day. I remember driving in an area with blue skies and a completely clear road to then encounter snow on the road and cloud coverage. That all happened within an hour in East Iceland. Granted, I was driving higher up in elevation, but those conditions are entirely possible in Iceland. You can be prepared for them by checking the weather ahead of time. My go-to resources before heading out for the day in Iceland are: SafeTravel.is Road.is 19. Be Careful When Exploring the Highlands Solo The Highlands are incredible, but they require extra preparation. There are many places in the highlands that are not great for solo travel because the roads are intense due to deep river crossings. If you’re new to Highland driving, a beginner-friendly area I highly recommend is Hveradalir geothermal area in the Kerlingarfjöll mountain range. I have been there many times and it’s an incredibly beautiful place. The road can get a little rough but it doesn’t require a river crossing, which is a big relief for anyone traveling there. Before going there, make sure your camper van is approved and insured for driving on F-roads. 20. Camp Only at Designated Campsites Wild camping with a camper van is not allowed in Iceland. Following the rules helps protect Iceland’s nature and avoids costly fines. You must stay at an official campsites. I think this an especially positive law for solo travelers because you are at a spot where others are around in case you need help, it is safe, and there are facilities around for you to use. As I mentioned in #14, not all campsites in Iceland are created equal, so please do your research on which campsite suits you before going there. You normally do not need to pre-book a campsite. However, I highly recommend doing so, if you plan to camp during two occasions in Iceland. The first is Versulnarmannahelgi (Shop Keeper’s weekend). It’s always the weekend that includes the first Monday in August. During that weekend, many Icelanders go camping around the country, so the popular campsites get booked up. The second occasion is specific to 2026, which is the Total Solar Eclipse on August 12th. The prices for hotels and accommodations are thousands of dollars per night. Even camper van prices have increased for that week due to demand. It is worth booking campsites for at least the 11th and 12th. 21. Solo Travel in Iceland Is Truly Transformative This might be the most important lesson of all. Traveling alone gives you space to think, reflect, and experience Iceland at your own pace. Some of my favorite memories are simply standing in nature, listening to the wind, watching the landscape, and appreciating the freedom that comes with solo travel. It’s not always comfortable, but it is incredibly rewarding. Resources for Planning Your Iceland Camper Van Trip If you’re planning your own adventure around Iceland, these free resources can help: Ultimate Iceland Packing Checklist Know exactly what to pack for every season. Iceland Discount Code Bundle Save money on: Camper vans Car rentals Tours Activities Accommodations Iceland Car Rental Guide Learn about: Road signs Driving rules Insurance Road conditions Common mistakes visitors make Need Personalized Help? I also offer a limited number of private trip consultations where I help travelers create an itinerary, choose the right route, and maximize their time in Iceland. Happy travels, and I hope your solo Iceland adventure is as memorable as mine has been. Random Fact of the Epiosde During one of my camper van trips, I actually got stuck in the mud and had to get help getting out. Thankfully, someone kind helped because rescue services in Iceland can sometimes cost close to $1,000 depending on the situation. Icelandic Word of the Episode Húsbíll – camper van Hús means House in Icelandic and bíll means car, so it is literally a house car. Share this with a Friend Facebook Pinterest Threads Email Let’s Be Social Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótlega. Thank you for listening and see you soon.

Did you make it through the record-breaking heat over the weekend? Here in Salt Lake City, we shattered the all-time high of 107… topping out at 109° Fahrenheit. We're set to see a bit of a cool-down over the next few days, with more and more monsoonal moisture in the forecast. But the dry heat this weekend contributed to more fire growth in the state and the incoming rain could cause some serious flooding. July heat wave -- KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins Inside Sources with special coverage of the weather.

In this episode, Lisa breaks down findings from a recent review paper on how endocrine disrupting chemicals like BPA, phthalates, PFAS, and PCBs may be linked to menstrual cycle changes, hormone levels, and fertility outcomes. She explores why female fertility remains understudied compared to male fertility, what the research shows about chemical exposure and subfertility, and why swapping to "BPA-free" products isn't the fix it's marketed to be. Lisa offers a practical, non-alarmist approach to reducing chemical exposure over time — useful both for individuals trying to conceive and for practitioners supporting fertility clients. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

This week we invited Lee Hodo, a veteran in marketing and promotion of wine and destination brands, who is leading the charge to showcase the amazing wines from this historical yet lesser-known AVA. Lee brought winemakers from three of the top Wineries in the area; Lava Cap, Edio from Delfino Farms and Starfield Vineyards. At between 1,200ft-3,500ft, elevation is one of the defining features of the region. As air hits the Sierra Nevada Mountains it is forced to rise through orographic uplift. As the air rises, the adiabatic process causes cooling at a rate of around 4 degrees Fahrenheit per 1000ft of elevation gain. As a result, ambient air temperatures in the region are between 10-15 degrees cooler than the Central Valley below. The complex topography of El Dorado further distinguishes the region as a location for a diversity of premium grapes. As the sun sets, cool air from the Sierra Nevada settles in low lying pockets, creating areas of cold night-time air surrounded by relatively warmer hillside and hilltop sites. Lastly, the diverse soils offer a panoply of geologic and geographic settings that ensure maximum flavors will be concentrated within the grapes. Primary attributes of soils that are important to growers include, among others: mineral composition, soil texture, soil thickness, depth of root penetration, water retention properties, and resistance to erosion. The bulk of the vineyards in El Dorado are planted in young volcanic, granitic, and slate soils. www.lavacap.com www.starfieldvineyards.com www.delfinofarms.com lee@leehodo.com www.thewinemakerspodcast.com

Disease pressure is back in the dairy market conversation. New World screwworm has moved into the U.S. Avian flu is still lingering in dairy herds. Foot-and-mouth disease is also back in the conversation after a recent Dutton Ranch storyline raised questions about what an outbreak would mean for U.S. cattle and dairy. So, we got together the experts and asked: is U.S. dairy ready? Listen to the episode. Listen here. Also available on: Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube In this episode: In The Milk Check episode 101, host Ted Jacoby III is joined by Jamie Jonker, chief science officer and vice president of sustainability and scientific affairs for the National Milk Producers Federation, and Sarina Sharp, market analyst for the Daily Dairy Report and Risk Manager at Ag Business Solutions. We break down what these disease risks mean for dairy cattle, milk production, farm-level disruption and market economics. We cover: How screwworm could disrupt individual dairy farms Why the closed border with Mexico is changing feeder cattle flows, beef prices and dairy farm economics Where avian flu stands today, and why current cases are not affecting dairy like they did in 2024 Why foot-and-mouth disease remains a low-risk, high-consequence threat for U.S. livestock Get up to speed on what animal health risks mean for milk production, dairy markets and farm-level decision-making Listen to The Milk Check episode 101: Screwworm, Bird Flu and Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Is U.S. Dairy Ready? Got questions: We'd love to hear them. Submit below, and we might answer it on the show. Ask The Milk Check TMC-Intro-final Ted Jacoby III: Coming up on the Milk Check. Sarina Sharp: The border is shut, and it doesn’t look like it will open anytime soon, so we just have this vacuum of Mexican beef cattle. Ted Jacoby III: Welcome to the Milk Check from T.C. Jacoby & Co., your complete guide to dairy markets, from the milking parlor to the supermarket shelf. I’m Ted Jacoby. Let’s dive in. Ted Jacoby III: Today we are excited to have two special guests. First, we have Jamie Jonker, chief science officer and vice president of sustainability and scientific affairs for the National Milk Producers Association, And second, we have Serena Sharp, the excellent market analyst who does our weekly market report. Serena, Jamie, thanks for joining us today. We’re excited to have you. Jamie Jonker: Thank you for having me here. I think we’re gonna have a number of things that are quite timely to talk about today. Sarina Sharp: Thanks for having me again. Ted Jacoby III: In addition to those two, we have some of our usual suspects. We have Mike Brown, our VP of dairy market intelligence. We have Jacob Menge, our VP of trading strategy and risk management. We have my brother Gus, president of the dairy fluid group. We have Josh White, our VP of dairy ingredients. And we have Tristan Suellentrop on our sales and marketing team, and Manuel Polzer, who is part of Jake’s risk management team. Guys, thanks for joining us today. So the topic we’re gonna be discussing today, there are three different diseases that have been gaining news in terms of how it might be affecting milk production and dairy cows. The first would be screwworm which has come across the border from Mexico, the second is avian flu is back. And of course, the third is Dutton Ranch recently had an episode that talked about foot-and-mouth disease on their cattle farm in Texas. And so of course, we’re getting questions about that. But we’ll start with the one that’s probably getting the most attention, and that is screwworm coming across the border from Mexico. It is now in Texas, and it is in New Mexico. Jamie, why don’t you just give us a brief background on what is screwworm, and how does it affect dairy cattle versus beef cattle? Jamie Jonker: Yeah. Great question, Ted. New World screwworm is a fly that, lays its eggs in mammals. It was eradicated from the U.S. in the mid-1960s, and by 2002, it was eradicated all the way down to what’s called the Darien Gap in Panama. That is a forested area about 50 miles wide, where there are no official roads going through it. And so that was really great news about the many decades process to get it down there. What’s happened is starting in ’23, it started creeping back up through Central America through the movement of people and people moving with their animals. Got into Mexico in ’24. Started really taking off in Mexico in ’25, and then just this past June 3rd, we had our first official case in Texas. Today there are 27 confirmed cases in the U.S. 25 in Texas. Out of those about 16 are cattle, most of those are calves castrated males. There is at least one adult cattle in that. So far, all of those are beef cattle. What happens is the New World screwworm fly lays its eggs in any open wound. And when we think about a wound, I want people to understand that can be as small as a tick bite, so it doesn’t have to be a large gash on an animal. It’s very tiny. And what is very unique about the New World screwworm larvae, and also quite devastating, is that the larvae eat live tissue of the So when the eggs start hatching, and the female lays 200 to 300, it very quickly becomes an animal health and welfare issue for that individual animal. Unlike viral and bacterial diseases though, this is not directly transmissible from one animal to another. Obviously, as the larvae mature and become flies of their own, then they can continue to spread it in that area. But unlike what we’ll talk about in a little bit, the H5N1, which was highly transmissible between cows in an individual herd, this does not necessarily transmit from animal to animal. It’s when the larvae become flies, mate, and then the next generation can lay eggs in new animals So, what happens when it gets into these animals, in particular, newborn calves are highly susceptible because of the open umbilical area, they get in there, and, if left untreated, the mortality in newborn calves can approach fifty percent. However, highly recoverable if caught early and treated. Out of those twenty-seven animals, so far that have been identified at least one actually has been euthanized because that was the right decision for that animal. Where we are today, no dairy cattle so far as of June twenty-ninth when this is being recorded. But it is growing in terms of the geography where they’re finding domestic animals in Texas that have it. It’s a growing potential risk for dairy farmers that are in the Southwest. Ted Jacoby III: Jamie, sticking with beef cattle, does the beef industry handle infected cattle with screwworm right now? Jamie Jonker: Animals that have an infestation, essentially you have to clean out the larvae, then you treat the wounds. The other thing that you do is you wanna make sure that you do prevention treatment to prevent infestation from happening in other animals. Because once you have one animal infested, there’s likely a reproducing fly population there, and so there’s a higher risk for other animals in that location. There’s a number of products that are approved for prevention purposes. And they have withdrawal times, ranging, on the beef side, withdrawal times, thirty-plus days in some cases. Some of those products are also approved for use in dairy cattle. There’s a distinction that FDA does through its emergency use authorization and conditional approval processes that typically breaks between growing cattle and lactating cattle. For FDA purposes, lactating dairy cattle are twenty months of age or older, even if they’re not lactating. There’s only one product that’s approved for prevention in lactating dairy cattle at this point in time. That’s DECTOMAX. It’s an injectable product that has a nineteen and a half day milk withdrawal period and a thirty-plus day meat withdrawal period. Ted Jacoby III: Once these cows are infected and then treated, if it’s beef cattle, for at least 30 days they couldn’t be sold to a slaughterhouse, correct? Jamie Jonker: That’s correct. And we want to encourage folks to work with their veterinarian and only use those products that have been approved through the FDA processes. Because if you’re using other products, the withdrawal period is unknown; you’re setting yourself up to potentially have a residue issue. Ted Jacoby III: And how is National Milk right now working with dairy farmers in the United States to prepare for the possibility that we will have a infected dairy cow in the U.S.? Jamie Jonker: We are pulling together resources. We actually have a resource page on our nmpf.org website. And there’s a big pop-up right, right on top for New World screwworm resources for dairy farmers. We have some of our own resources. Obviously, there are lots of people putting together really great resources. We don’t need to recreate things that are done well, so we have links to other resources. We’re also keeping a keen eye on what’s happening as we get new detections in Texas, and potentially as the summer goes on, potentially in other states as well, and working with USDA, Texas Animal Health Commission, and others on keeping preparedness top of mind. Ted Jacoby III: It sounds like if you have a cow infected with screwworm, it’s reportable, and so the U.S.DA is keeping a register of where all the cows are that have been infected. Is that true for dairy as well? Jamie Jonker: Yes. If A dairy animal is found to have an infestation , the first thing we recommend, if you see something that you think might be New World screwworm in any of your dairy animals, contact your veterinarian. Because what we wanna have is an official sample taken so that they can determine whether or not it truly is New World screwworm, because some of these larvae and some of these flies, they look pretty similar, and you just can’t tell by a quick glance at them. But we get that official determination from USDA. What that does is that triggers a response, and that response is important because it’s the response to that individual animal, it’s a response to help mitigate the risk of spread on that farm and spread in that area. And when you have one or more animals that are found to have an infestation, a 20-kilometer zone is set up around them. That’s called the infested zone. There’s strict requirements on the ability for moving animals out of that zone. Then beyond that is another 20-kilometer surveillance zone. And the Texas Animal Health Commission has a great map that shows the zones in Texas, and as they’ve had an increasing number of domestic animals found to have infestations, some of those areas are starting to merge into a pretty large geography there close to the border. Ted Jacoby III: Is my understanding correct that if a beef cattle were to get infected within a 20-mile radius of a dairy farm, you couldn’t move the cattle out of that dairy farm either? Jamie Jonker: You would be able to move the animals, but you have to move them under permit. There’s inspection of the animals to ensure that they don’t have any infestations. Depending upon where they’re moving, there could be requirements for prevention treatment. That’s not necessarily that it happens 100% of the time. If they’re moving within the state of Texas, there might be requirements that are different than if the animals are moving, say, from Texas to elsewhere. And we certainly know that a lot of dairy animals spend part of their life in Texas and move elsewhere. We saw that starting in March of 2024 with the H5N1. Ted Jacoby III: So Jamie, is there a protocol set up for exactly how the milk from a dairy cow that would be infected with screwworm is handled, and how that herd would be managed if that were to happen, and what is that protocol? Jamie Jonker: Yeah, so if you have a dairy animal that is infested, you wanna get that animal isolated. You wanna have that wound where the larvae are cleaned out and then treated. There are a couple of additional products that are approved for lactating dairy cattle for treatment of the infestation itself, so Dectomax is the only one approved for prevention purposes. There’s a topical spray and a topical gel that are approved for an animal that has an infestation. You clean it out, you treat it with that, you isolate them and then, if you’re not doing additional treatments of animals in the herd, if the determination is you’ve got an isolated case and you don’t need to do a broader prevention process, that milk from all those other animals continues to flow. You wanna make sure that you’re not incidentally transferring flies in the cab of the milk truck because that is one way that you can move these flies quite a long distance by just accidentally trapping them in your vehicle. But unless the requirement is to do a broader prevention treatment in the herd, any animal that is not treated with an animal health product, its milk is perfectly sellable, so long as they’re continuing to meet the having no residues from other antibiotics. Ted Jacoby III: So, to be clear, milk from a cow that might be infected with screwworm, the milk itself is still absolutely fine and healthy unless You’re treating the cow with a medicine to get rid of the screwworm. Jamie Jonker: An infestation is an animal health and welfare issue. It’s not a food safety issue for meat or milk. Ted Jacoby III: Do you anticipate that we are going to have issues with screwworm in dairy cattle soon? Jamie Jonker: Soon is difficult to define. I would say that we have an elevated risk that it will occur at some point in time on a facility with dairy animals, a commercial dairy facility. And I say that because New World screwworm grows well in temperatures like we’re experiencing throughout a lot of parts of the U.S. right now. It’s very cold intolerant, and if you get three or four days at twenty degrees Fahrenheit, that kills most of the flies, so that’s great. But we are just at the end of June, so we have many months yet with temperatures that are very conducive for the flies to be active. And I think the other thing is that as we look at a growing geography in Texas of where we are finding screwworm infestations in domesticated livestock we probably don’t have enough New World screwworm sterile flies being produced today to respond to that. That is why USDA has worked with Mexico in renovating a fruit fly production facility there to produce New World screwworm sterile flies. I believe it was just announced late last week. That facility is up and running and at full production capacity probably towards the end of the year. That’s another hundred million flies to complement the hundred million that are being produced at the facility in Panama. And then there was, in April of this year, the announcement of a domestic plant being built on a military base in Edinburg, Texas. The target date for that is to be November of next year to produce three hundred million flies once it’s fully operational . You’ve heard Secretary Rollins discuss they are looking at ways to move that timeline faster. But I think when you consider we started off with a hundred million in Panama, we’re gonna be another hundred million sterile flies in Mexico by the end of the year, and then another three hundred million in Texas when that is up and running. That’s a realization that this is gonna be a multi-year process, and that it’s unlikely that it’s just gonna stay in a geography near the border. So, long way of saying, yes, I think it’s probably a matter of when it gets to a dairy facility and not if. Ted Jacoby III: Serena, do you think screwworm, if and when it starts to affect dairy cows, is going to materially affect milk production in the U.S.? Sarina Sharp: I guess it depends how widespread it is, but I generally don’t think so. I think that it’s gonna be a huge headache at the very least for an individual dairy producer who has to deal with it and for his livestock. But it’s not gonna be material in terms of how many dairies in the U.S. it’s likely to impact. And especially, if you look at where the beef cattle are and the typical temperatures in those areas versus where dairy cattle are in the United States, three days of cold is very common in a lot of dairy areas. And then thirdly, a lot of the beef cattle that have it now are in ranch country. They’re not in an operation where the cattle grower is hands-on, up close with these animals every single day. And on a dairy, that’s not the case. When you are milking cows every day, and bottle-feeding calves, and checking on your heifers, that’s a very hour-to-hour interaction with your livestock, and so it’s a lot easier to contain an infestation in that environment than it is on this vast ranch country with scrub brush in the southern plains. Ted Jacoby III: That makes a lot of sense ’cause you can go days without inspecting beef cattle, but you rarely go hours without inspecting a dairy cow. Sarina Sharp: Yeah. So, when I look at the market impact of screwworm on the dairy industry, I’m not focused on milk production at this point at all. I’m looking at its impact on beef prices and how that changes economics on the dairy farm Ted Jacoby III: How do you think it’s gonna change beef prices? Sarina Sharp: It has already changed beef prices because the United States closed the border with Mexico to live mammal imports. And so, the primary way that’s impacted us is we typically take hundreds of thousands and slightly over a million Mexican feeder cattle. So, that’s young beef livestock from Mexico into the United States, feed and finish them in the United States, and then they help increase our beef cattle supplies. That border has been shut for quite a while now, and for the first months of this screwworm infestation in Mexico, when it was not in the United States and not in northern Mexico, then there was a constant hope, “All right, they’ll get this under control, and we’ll reopen the border, and those feeder cattle imports, we’ll be able to bring them in again.” The border is shut, and it doesn’t look like it will open anytime soon, so we just have this vacuum of Mexican beef cattle. That means that the U.S. dairy industry is positioned to continue to supply beef crossbred calves to the beef cattle industry. That’s beef on dairy calves. At times when we have extra heifers, which is not right now, we’ll just place true dairy animals in feedlots. The price might incentivize us to consider that, although right now they’re so valuable as dairy animals, that’s not happening, at least not at scale. And then, it impacts the dairy cull cow price as well. So, I was talking to a producer last week who sold one full truckload of dairy cull cows at an average price of $3,500 per animal. That’s just an unheard-of price in the past, and it is really adding up to a lot for dairy producers’ bottom lines. For several days here, we were looking at $15, $16 milk and $4.30 corn, and the math wasn’t working out, but when you add a beef crossbred calf check and a dairy cull cow check into that mix, things are looking a lot better when you talk to your banker. Ted Jacoby III: So, it sounds like to me that even though from a public relations standpoint this is going to be a bit of a headache and we have to make sure we get the word out of exactly how screwworm is affecting the dairy industry and how we have protocols in place and plans to make sure that it doesn’t affect the milk supply, for the dairy farmer from a cashflow perspective, at the end of the day it’s probably a positive. Sarina Sharp: It is a positive. I do want to stress that there’s no less beef in the world because of screwworm. What we’ve changed is where those animals are, and the longer that the border stays closed, the more resources that the Mexican cattle industry is gonna pour into facilities to finish the cattle that are staying there, and then also beef packing facilities so they can just process them right there. So we are not importing Mexican feeder cattle. We are importing Mexican beef. So, that’s a positive for dairy producers who are supplying young livestock. In the long run, it’s a negative for the U.S. beef industry who would love to raise those cattle here and process them here. And every day that we don’t is a day that Mexico is investing in not sending them here and sending us the finished beef. Ted Jacoby III: That makes a lot of sense. Jamie Jonker: I think the one thing I would add is I don’t think there’s gonna be a milk disruption issue. But at an individual farm level, it could be very disruptive. So nationally, you probably won’t really notice much, but at an individual farm level, depending on what happens, it could be very disruptive. In contrast to H5N1, which was really a big issue in so many different places. This is something that is gonna be at the individual farm level. Ted Jacoby III: Do dairy farmers have insurance for events like this? Sarina Sharp: So I know that with H5N1, you were able to file for some insurance protection related to your lost milk revenue, and you also registered that as an event for your dairy RP. I imagine that if you’re not gonna lose milk production at scale, that it’s not insurable Ted Jacoby III: That makes sense. ​ Ted Jacoby III: Everybody, we will be right back after these messages. Diego Carvallo: I’m Diego Carballo with T.C. Jacoby & Co.. T.C. Jacoby & Co. specializes in international dairy markets. For new customers that haven’t done business with Jacoby, I would tell them that we can provide them with many of the powders, dairy products that they consume, not only with the physical product, but we can also help them mitigate their risk. We know dairy. We know the main players. We know the main providers for the whole value chain. We are one of the strongest players in the U.S. market because we have contact all the way from the farmer moving the liquid milk all the way to the end users that buy the end products. I am Diego Carballo with T.C. Jacoby & Co., and we bring dairy to the world. Ted Jacoby III: Jamie, where are we at with avian flu? Is it affecting the dairy industry as badly this year as two years ago, and how do you expect it to play out this year? Jamie Jonker: It is not affecting the dairy sector like it was in 2024. In 2024, there were 917 dairy farms officially identified as having H5N1 on their farms, probably some more that were not officially listed. Last year, in ’25 was only 171, and so far this year, halfway through the year, only 64. So, we’re seeing a downward trend but what we are seeing here is some lingering issues with H5N1 on dairy farms this year. There have been two dairy farms in Texas, three in Utah, and the remaining fifty-nine are all in Idaho. And based upon my conversations with USDA for the farms where they have the genotyping done, these are all B3.13 strains (HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13) so far, so no new spillover events. It’s a circulating one. And they are all related to a lineage of B3.13 that are circulating in Idaho. And so, it’s still kinda hanging out there. When I look at it, it’s not gonna have the big impact on overall milk production. When I say big, I think when we looked at 2024, it’s probably about a 1% reduction in production. That’s not huge but not inconsequential. Unless there was movement of this to places where there hasn’t been virus before. And you can think about large production areas around the Midwest into the Northeast where there hasn’t been this virus before. And so, that’s the risk, is that this virus moves to places where we haven’t had it before. And that’s why I think it’s important that we do our best to see if we can eliminate this B3.13 strain entirely from the U.S. dairy cattle population because the only reason we picked up the three spillover events with the D1.1 strain is because we had the mandatory surveillance. Based upon my discussions with folks that some of those herds and veterinarians that are dealing with those herds, if you weren’t testing for it, you probably wouldn’t have known that you had an outbreak of bird flu in your cattle. Unlike this B3.13, which was just so devastating, most herds that got it, ten to twenty percent of their herd had very severe clinical symptoms . And, you could see starting in September of ’24 into January, February of ’25, what it did on milk production in California. California had over seven hundred dairy farms in those months that, that were impacted by it. Ted Jacoby III: So if I’m hearing you correctly, this strain is far milder than the strain that affected us in 2024, and as a result it’s unlikely to have a major effect on milk production. Jamie Jonker: This is the same strain as 2024 that has affected the vast majority of those dairy farms. But right now, it’s occurring In places where that strain has already probably impacted most of these dairy farms in some capacity. And so, when they’re getting it in their farms, they’re being picked up as part of the mandatory surveillance process. And they’re not getting that big outbreak in a two-week period where ten to twenty percent of the herd needs to be in a hospital. Ted Jacoby III: Is some of the reason why it’s having less of an effect because, like with human viruses over time, cows build up immunity to it and just don’t get as sick the second, third time they might get sick with the same virus? Jamie Jonker: That appears to be part of that process. In most of our farms, we’re turning over, a quarter to a third of our animals every year, so you have a new naive population coming in. And some of these farms, what they’re really experiencing are they’re just constantly bringing in new naive animals, and they get like a rolling infection. But you’re not having 10% to 20% of the herd all at once. Ted Jacoby III: Thanks, Jamie. Now let’s move on to the last subject we had: foot-and-mouth disease. Jamie, what is the status of foot-and-mouth disease in the United States today? Jamie Jonker: Hollywood likes to glamorize things and I’m happy to say it’s been nearly 100 years since we’ve had a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the U.S., and I sure hope that we don’t have one in my lifetime, it can be quite devastating. But no FMD in the U.S. since an outbreak in California in the late 1920s. And importantly, there’s a lot of work that’s being done on preparation in case of an outbreak . Back in the 2018 Farm Bill, dairy, beef and swine lobbied really hard to modernize our U.S. FMD vaccine bank. And there was a significant amount of new monies that were put into that, and that has been modernized. We have the secure food supply plans, including the secure milk supply and secure beef supply plans, and secure swine supply plans that are in place to help us deal with how we continue continuity of business if an outbreak occurs in the U.S. And ,so we’re much better planned today than we were even ten years ago. That being said, FMD is a risk. We see that it moves around a lot more than we would like it to in other areas of the world. And the example that I’m gonna give, there’s seven different serotypes of FMD, and a whole bunch of subtypes. There’s one called South African type. That is typically a Sub-Saharan African type and has been quite devastating in South Africa over these past two years. In 2023, they had an outbreak of SAT 1 Type 1 in the African horn that moved into Middle East in 2025 and through the end of 2025 into 2026, an SAT Type III actually broke out starting in Asia, moving into India and China. And although not officially listed, probably also into Russia. And so it’s moved into places where they routinely vaccinate for FMD but they don’t vaccinate for this serotype. And unfortunately, the vaccines that they use do not have cross protection for the SAT types, and so it’s been a really big issue in those areas. And it’s a demonstration of how quickly animal diseases can move these days. It’s very much on my radar and of concern to me about how quickly they move. Obviously, we have several oceans on both sides of us that help keep some things at bay. But boy, there’s a lot of flights that come into the U.S. from places where FMD is every day. And we have ships that are coming to container ports that come from those areas as well. It’s not a zero risk. I would say it’s a very low risk. But we wanna make sure we keep it on our radar that we continue to be prepared. It’s better to be prepared for something that doesn’t happen than be unprepared and have an outbreak . I have fire insurance on my house not because I want a fire to happen. I have it just in case, and I hope I never use it. Ted Jacoby III: Why do you think the U.S. has been so much more successful than, let’s say, Europe at staying FMD free? Jamie Jonker: I think part of it is that bit of geographic isolation. The vast majority of the Western Hemisphere is free of foot-and-mouth disease. There may be some in Venezuela, but their political issues over the past decade, their instability , their reporting of disease has been a bit spotty, so it wouldn’t surprise me if they still had a little bit circulating there . But everywhere else in South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay those places have all gotten rid of FMD, and they’ve done it through vaccination campaigns and culling. Essentially eliminating it from the Western Hemisphere, our risk is much lower than Europe, which has direct geographic connections to places where it’s endemic. Ted Jacoby III: That makes a lot of sense. Serena, I’ve got one last question for you. What is the thing that keeps you and your family’s farms what keeps you guys up at night in terms of a disease or an outbreak in the U.S.? Sarina Sharp: Foot-and-mouth disease would be terrible, but it doesn’t feel like that’s imminent. I think that another round of avian influenza feels much more likely to have a devastating impact on an individual dairy. It’s not something that’s keeping us up at night every night, but it is something that when you hear, “Yep, there’s 50-plus cases in Idaho,” it feels could happen right here, kind of no matter where in the US right here is. So I think that one is forefront of dairy producers’ minds. But I just don’t think that disease pressure is keeping dairy producers up at night in the way that it did in 2024 when it was a mysterious virus. We were trying to figure out how to treat it. We weren’t sure how it was spreading, and the impact on animal health was so severe. And it feels to me like how we treat the flu and, to a lesser extent, COVID today compared to how we did in 2020. I think that’s how dairy producers generally feel about disease pressure in general today. I don’t want myself or my kids to get COVID or the flu, and we sure don’t want avian influenza on any of our farms Ted Jacoby III: I’d have to agree with that sentiment. This is what I’ve heard today. I’ve heard that screwworm, we are well prepared to deal with it if it does get on a U.S. dairy, but in general, it’s not something we’re terribly worried about affecting milk production in the United States. Avian flu is something maybe we’re a little bit more worried about affecting milk production, but the strain that’s out there today is one that’s been out there before, and we seem pretty well prepared for it. And foot-and-mouth disease is not in the United States, and we’ve got a lot of protocols in place to really keep it at bay, and we’re in a pretty good place in terms of making sure that foot-and-mouth disease stays away from this country. Jamie, hey, thank you very much for joining us today. I really appreciate it. I learned a lot today, and thank you so much for your time. Jamie Jonker: Yeah. Thank you for having me. Ted Jacoby III: Thanks, guys. Thanks, Serena. Thanks, guys. Jamie Jonker: Thank you. Thank Sarah Olson: you, Serena. Jamie, thank Jamie Jonker: you. Yes, see you. Bye, guys. Ted Jacoby III: Coming up next time. Scott Briggs: Yeah, the US is really in a great position to drive global dairy markets over the next five to 10 years. Ted Jacoby III: Tune in next time when we have Scott Briggs from Bridgescape Commodities joining us, talking about milk production on the global scale and how the US is positioned to be competitive against the major global exporters moving forward

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Estados Unidos es prácticamente una isla en la forma de medir la temperatura. Mientras casi todo el mundo emplea la escala Celsius, los estadounidenses siguen empleando la escala Fahrenheit, un sistema que resulta incomprensible para todos aquellos que miden la temperatura en Celsius. Que nos digan que hace 32 grados de frío o 100 de calor solo tiene sentido cuando entendemos que hablan de otra escala muy diferente. La necesidad de medir el calor y el frío es tan antigua como la civilización ya que permite anticipar las estaciones y proteger las cosechas. Pero durante siglos lo que no había era una medida común. Los primeros termoscopios mostraban las variaciones térmicas, pero luego cada artesano marcaba sus propias divisiones, lo que impedía reproducir experimentos y hacerse entender. El siglo XVIII trajo la estandarización. En 1724, el físico alemán Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit inventó el termómetro de mercurio de precisión y una escala basada en tres puntos. El 0 estaba en una mezcla de hielo, agua y sal de cloruro amónico, la fusión del hielo en 32 grados y la temperatura corporal humana en 96 grados. En 1742 el astrónomo sueco Anders Celsius propuso una alternativa vinculada a las propiedades del agua pura. El punto de congelación serían 0 grados y el de ebullición 100 grados. Su escala original estaba invertida y fue Carl Linneo quien le dio la forma actual. La diferencia entre ambos está en la granularidad. Celsius dividió ese recorrido en 100 partes y Fahrenheit en 180, de modo que su grado es más pequeño. Ambas escalas coinciden en un único punto, los 40 grados bajo cero. La conversión entre ellas exige un ajuste aritmético complicado. La ventaja de Fahrenheit reside en su precisión para la vida cotidiana, ya que una franja de 0 a 100 describe bien las temperaturas habitables sin necesidad de usar decimales. La de Celsius es más natural y encaja con el sistema decimal, razones que explican que casi todos los países del mundo la adoptasen entre los siglos XIX y XX. Los científicos tienen su propia escala de temperatura, la de Kelvin, que es arranca en el cero absoluto y, por lo tanto, carece de números negativos. En Estados Unidos intentaron hace medio siglo metrificar el país con una ley y una agencia, pero el rechazo popular impidió que avanzase. Hoy son prácticamente los únicos que siguen utilizando sus propias medidas, para la temperatura y para todo lo demás. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Estados Unidos es prácticamente una isla en la forma de medir la temperatura. Mientras casi todo el mundo emplea la escala Celsius, los estadounidenses siguen empleando la escala Fahrenheit, un sistema que resulta incomprensible para todos aquellos que miden la temperatura en Celsius. Que nos digan que hace 32 grados de frío o 100 de calor solo tiene sentido cuando entendemos que hablan de otra escala muy diferente. La necesidad de medir el calor y el frío es tan antigua como la civilización ya que permite anticipar las estaciones y proteger las cosechas. Pero durante siglos lo que no había era una medida común. Los primeros termoscopios mostraban las variaciones térmicas, pero luego cada artesano marcaba sus propias divisiones, lo que impedía reproducir experimentos y hacerse entender. El siglo XVIII trajo la estandarización. En 1724, el físico alemán Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit inventó el termómetro de mercurio de precisión y una escala basada en tres puntos. El 0 estaba en una mezcla de hielo, agua y sal de cloruro amónico, la fusión del hielo en 32 grados y la temperatura corporal humana en 96 grados. En 1742 el astrónomo sueco Anders Celsius propuso una alternativa vinculada a las propiedades del agua pura. El punto de congelación serían 0 grados y el de ebullición 100 grados. Su escala original estaba invertida y fue Carl Linneo quien le dio la forma actual. La diferencia entre ambos está en la granularidad. Celsius dividió ese recorrido en 100 partes y Fahrenheit en 180, de modo que su grado es más pequeño. Ambas escalas coinciden en un único punto, los 40 grados bajo cero. La conversión entre ellas exige un ajuste aritmético complicado. La ventaja de Fahrenheit reside en su precisión para la vida cotidiana, ya que una franja de 0 a 100 describe bien las temperaturas habitables sin necesidad de usar decimales. La de Celsius es más natural y encaja con el sistema decimal, razones que explican que casi todos los países del mundo la adoptasen entre los siglos XIX y XX. Los científicos tienen su propia escala de temperatura, la de Kelvin, que es arranca en el cero absoluto y, por lo tanto, carece de números negativos. En Estados Unidos intentaron hace medio siglo metrificar el país con una ley y una agencia, pero el rechazo popular impidió que avanzase. Hoy son prácticamente los únicos que siguen utilizando sus propias medidas, para la temperatura y para todo lo demás. #FernandoDiazVillanueva #celsius #fahrenheit Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Les références : Nice — Le Panoptique Le Panoptique, Jeremy Bentham (1791) Loi RIPOST : le Sénat prolonge et étend la vidéosurveillance algorithmique (Public Sénat) Londres — Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury (1953) Chat Control : vérification d'âge et fin de l'anonymat (EDRi) Lisbonne — Ravage Ravage, René Barjavel (1943) Black-out en Espagne et au Portugal du 28 avril 2025 (Connaissance des Énergies) Menlo Park — Le Meilleur des mondes Le Meilleur des mondes, Aldous Huxley (1932) Algorithmic dopamine economies (The British Journal of Psychiatry) Denver — Minority Report Minority Report (Rapport minoritaire), Philip K. Dick (1956) Inside ICE's Expanding AI Surveillance Machine, Palantir et l'outil ELITE (Parriva) Idaho — La Servante écarlate La Servante écarlate, Margaret Atwood (1985) Surveillance numérique et criminalisation de l'avortement (National Partnership for Women & Families) Kenya — La Machine à explorer le temps La Machine à explorer le temps, H. G. Wells (1895) L'IA repose sur des travailleurs invisibles exploités dans les pays pauvres (RTS) Shanghai — Nous autres Nous autres, Ievgueni Zamiatine (1924) Reconnaissance biométrique : 30 propositions pour écarter la société de surveillance (Sénat) Paris — 1984 1984, George Orwell (1949) Contrôles d'identité : défendons-nous contre la reconnaissance faciale (La Quadrature du Net) Bruxelles — La Ferme des animaux La Ferme des animaux, George Orwell (1945) Chat Control : l'UE s'apprête à contourner son propre Parlement (Cryptoast)Vous pouvez mettre un commentaire pour l'épisode. Et même mettre une note sur 5 étoiles si vous le souhaitez. Il est important pour nous d'avoir vos retours car, contrairement par exemple à une conférence, nous n'avons pas un public en face de nous qui peut réagir. Pour mettre un commentaire ou une note, rendez-vous sur la page dédiée à l'épisode.Aidez-nous à mieux vous connaître et améliorer l'émission en répondant à notre questionnaire (en cinq minutes). Vos réponses à ce questionnaire sont très précieuses pour nous. De votre côté, ce questionnaire est une occasion de nous faire des retours. Pour connaître les nouvelles concernant l'émission (annonce des podcasts, des émissions à venir, ainsi que des bonus et des annonces en avant-première) inscrivez-vous à la lettre d'actus.

Susan Page, USA Today Washington bureau chief and the author of The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History (HarperCollins, 2026) talks about the latest national political news, including how the America 250 celebrations went down in Washington, DC, as listeners share how they are feeling about the country today. Photo: WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 1: People ride the Freedom 250 Ferris at The Great American State Fair on the National Mall with the Washington Monument in background as the sun sets during a record-setting heat wave in the region on July 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. Temperatures are expected to touch 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the next few days as celebrations for America's 250th birthday continue. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The classicist and the author talk about books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert. One of the books is eerily prescient about the state of the world today.The books are:Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, chosen by classicist Daisy Dunn Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household, chosen by podcaster and author Andrew Hunter Murray A Life's Music by Andreï Makine, translated by Geoffrey Strachan, chosen by presenter Harriett GilbertProduced for BBC Audio in Bristol by Beth O'Dea Join us over on instagram @agoodreadbbcPhoto credit: Timothy Foster

Lisa examines a recent review paper on iron deficiency in women, covering the role of heavy menstrual bleeding, updated ferritin reference ranges, and why non-anemic iron deficiency still carries meaningful health risks. She also addresses iron deficiency in pregnancy, the case for preconception nutrition focused on iron-rich foods, and racial disparities in iron deficiency anemia prevalence among Black women. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

This week we talk about air conditioners, pressure systems, and heat stress.We also discuss weather memes, climate change, and dirty grids.Recommended Book: Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto MooreTranscriptAn air conditioner, or AC, or maybe air con if you're in the UK, is a device that moves heat from one location to another. In doing so, it usually dehumidifies the air, as well, so it can rapidly cool a room or entire building by shifting both heat and humidity from that room or building, elsewhere—usually outside.This is basically the same technology used in refrigerators, a process called vapor compression allowing the device to circulate a substance called refrigerant using a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, and an expansion valve, which—and this is a very superficial explanation of what's happening—but these components take advantage of forced circulation and a phase-change between gas and liquid to transfer heat from the room you want to cool, or the inside of the refrigerator, and move that heat outside your building, or to the back and/or bottom of the fridge.This is a far more active mode of air conditioning, of cooling and dehumidifying the air, than has been used throughout history. Most early methods relied on passive approaches, including but not limited to architectural elements, the use of plants and optimization of air flow, or creating basement areas for things that needed to stay cool.Researchers have dabbled with more active methods of conditioning air for centuries, though, and several 19th century inventions served as precursors for the first iteration of modern ACs, some of which were used to create ice, which was useful unto itself, but could also be used to cool a room, if far less effectively and efficiently than an actual, holistic AC unit.In 1894, industrial-grade ammonia compressors, powered by electricity, made this category of device suitable for urban environments; previously they just were far too bulky and difficult to power for city use. By 1896, the Hungarian engineer who came up with this new riff on the theme, István Röck, was manufacturing what he called dry air cooling apparatuses for hospitals, theaters, and other large spaces.Just five years later, in 1901, an American inventor named Willis H Carrier developed what's widely considered to be the first modern electrical AC unit, selling the first one to a lithography company in New York, before patenting the term air conditioning in 1906. The first residential version of this device was installed in 1914, and in 1915 the Carrier Air Conditioning Company of America was formed—a business that still exists today.The impact of air conditioning, and this general technology category, as again, it's also used in modern refrigeration units, cannot be overstated. This tech didn't become widespread in the US, which is where it initially took off, in large part due to Carrier and other AC businesses' presence in the States, until the mid-20th century, and before that, before the 1950s, the state of Florida was technically occupied, but only just barely because of its extreme heat and humidity and abundance of mosquitos. The population of Florida in 1950 was about 2.7 million, and today it's about 23.5 million—that influx of people began after AC units became standard in buildings across the state, and the country. We've seen similar migrations as a result of too-hot places sudden becoming a lot more pleasant.Similarly, refrigeration enabled a boggling amount of change within the food and beverage industry, the chemicals and industrial materials industries, and the healthcare and life science industries, because before the advent of the cold chain—the system of refrigerated spaces, including boxes and trucks and planes and ships that allowed medicines and foods and other substances to stay cold from their origin to their end-consumer—it simply wasn't possible to sell or create or work with many of these products and materials.The distribution of this technology is not universal or equal, however, and in some cases that inequality, that lack of access to this technology in some spaces, is the result of choice, not inaccessibility. And that's what I'd like to talk about today: the spread, or lack thereof, of AC technologies and products, and how a recent heat wave in Europe may lead to more installations of this type of product across the continent.—Beginning in late-May of 2026, a series of severe heatwaves engulfed Europe, and especially Western Europe, breaking all sorts of temperature records and leading to a bunch of heat-related deaths.A recent meme gives a good sense of just how bad this heat wave has been.Back in 2014, as part of a campaign by the World Meteorological Organization, dozens of weather presenters from around the world were invited to record fictionalized weather reports from 2050, with the intention of giving people a sense of how global climate change might impact daily life even as soon as just 36 years in the future.One of these presenters, from France, gave a report of an imagined scenario in which a heat wave descended upon Europe, showing temperatures of 40 degrees celsius, which is about 104 degrees Fahrenheit, with some areas seeing temperatures as high as 43 C or 109.4 degrees F.This was generally considered to be a baffling, maybe even sci-fi sort of prediction at the time. But this clip has resurfaced and widely shared, as, just 12 years later, not 36, this recent heat wave has not just met, but in some cases surpassed that imagined, too-crazy-to-be-real European heat wave scenario.Across much of Western Europe, those temperatures milestones were hit, and in a few locations they were beat by as much as 20 degrees F.For a few days in France, temperatures were higher than in Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix, Arizona, coming within 2 degrees F of temperatures in famously too-hot Death Valley, California.All-time high temperature records were broken in Germany, and a handful of other countries are waiting to see if provisionally recorded high-temperatures they experienced hold up, to see if their own records will be broken. The UK recorded a temperature of 37.1 C (98.78 F), the Netherlands saw a top temperature of 39.4 C (nearly 103 F), Belgium hit 40 C (104 F), and Germany recorded 41.3 C (106.3 F)—all temperatures that are 5-12 C above seasonable averages, and this has led to all manner of infrastructural issues, as well.A nuclear power plant in Switzerland had to take both reactors off the grid because the temperature of the river that cools it got too hot, a Eurostar train broke down east of Brussels with about 400 people on board, and 3 people had to be taken to the hospital. A bunch of big public events were cancelled, hospitals were filled to the point of having to triage visitors, and, if these on-the-ground issues weren't enough, researchers in Switzerland have warned that almost all of the winter reserves built up on their glaciers are gone, which suggests the glaciers themselves will begin melting soon—something that usually doesn't start happening until August.This heat wave was the result of a potent heat dome, which is a pocket of high pressure that developed as a result of jet stream fluctuations that pulled hot air north, out of warmer portions of Africa. This type of high pressure pocket can then cause the heat it gathers to just sit there, unmoving, whereas typically it would be pushed around, causing it to disperse, and to thus not have such a significant impact on people and other life on the ground.Unfortunately, these sorts of disruptions to the previous climatic norm are becoming more common as the climate shifts, due to the accumulation of CO2 and other heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere. The regulating systems we've evolved with are changing because there's more overall energy, more heat, powering these systems across the planet, and that means we're no longer able to predict them as accurately, but also that some of these systems could fundamentally change or disappear, possibly in the near future.Events like this, which are currently rare, then, could soon become common. And meteorologists in Europe have warned, during this major heat wave, that this sort of event could be a regular thing, and soon, and could even last a lot longer; not a matter of days or weeks, but possibly spanning months at a time, without reprieve.That's not great news for a continent that, until now, has generally been pretty okay with its existing heat and weather infrastructure. Unlike the US and other countries that have some incredibly hot regions, leading to the widespread installation of AC units, only about 20% of homes across Europe have AC installed. As a result, as this heat wave descended on the area, trapping heat inside buildings that were constructed with cooler weather in mind, people have been unable to remain indoors, to work, to sleep; it's been miserable. And in some cases, deadly; the combination of heat and humidity making it more difficult for peoples' bodies to regulate heat via sweat, and that's led to an increase in heat stress on their bodies—which is just a miserable thing to deal with, but it also means a lot of people, including but not limited to the very young and very old, are more likely to die, their bodies simply incapable of handling that level of persistent temperature strain.Back in the summer of 2022, during another, less intense heat wave, more than 60,000 people died across Europe due to heat stress and related ailments. The numbers are still out on this more recent heat wave, but the stats are expected to be pretty grim, as in addition to the individual strain people in these afflicted areas are suffering, infrastructure tends to collapse in unprepared areas, hospitals not functioning or not functioning well, their machines and IT systems failing due to the heat, and the medical professionals working in these places suffering alongside everyone else, their bodies under constant heat stress, not getting enough sleep, and so on. There have already been a lot of reports of children dying of heat stress after being left in cars for short periods, and people drowning in large numbers, trying to cool off un-moderated bodies of water.The conversation that tends to bubble up in the wake of such incidents is representative of the larger conversation around climate change and its impacts.Air conditioning, and lower-powered, but just as effective heating and cooling options like heat pumps, which are basically ACs that work in both directions, but which tend to consume less energy than conventional AC units, these devices are amazing short-term solutions and help people survive and thrive in even the hottest, most humid and unwelcoming environments and climates.They also require, especially in the case of conventional ACs, a whole lot of power. And across much of the world right now, that means burning fossil fuels.The sad irony is that in powering these devices that are more necessary because of climate change impacts, people and institutions are contributing more to that large-scale problem, worsening the impacts of climate change, which then necessitates more artificial, power-hungry cooling.Experts continue to remind lawmakers and others in the position to make big-picture decisions on these sorts of matters that there are a lot of opportunities to reduce ground-level temperatures in passive, non-energy-hungry ways.Painting large surfaces brighter colors so more heat is reflected rather than absorbed, planting more trees and other greenery, installing solar panels, using passive building materials and architectural techniques to improve insulation and air flow; there's a lot of low-hanging fruit for areas that are becoming warmer, and which would otherwise require a lot more energy and fossil fuel burning just to keep life tolerable and survivable.Unfortunately, many of these options aren't widespread or even well-known, and the short-term solutions, like conventional AC units, are quick and effective, and a lot easier, currently at least, to install than superior options, like heat pumps.There's a good chance, then, than the most impacted areas will become even bigger contributors to the problems they're trying to solve; until larger-scale incentives, subsidies, and policies change that status quo, at least.Show Noteshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/climate/europe-fastest-warming-continent.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/24/europe-heatwave-live-news-updates-uk-record-breaking-temperatures-italy-red-alerthttps://arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/the-sad-inevitability-of-europes-heat-wave/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/climate/europe-heat-wave-nuclear-trains-infrastructure.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/weather/europe-heat-wave-temperatures.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/world/europe/europe-heat-climate-change-politics.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/world/europe/france-heat-alcohol-paris-ban.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/climate/europe-heat-wave-climate-change.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/world/europe/france-children-heat-cars-deaths.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/world/europe/heat-wave.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/arts/europe-museums-heat.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/weather/belgium-heat-wave-brussels.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/world/europe/paris-canal-swimming-heatwave-france.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/climate/europe-fastest-warming-continent.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_European_heatwaveshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_Kingdom_heatwaveshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/06/25/french-tv-presenter-once-imagined-2050-heat-wave-did-france-reach-those-levels-this-week/https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/26/climate/european-heat-wave-impossible-global-warminghttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/europe-air-conditioning-deadly-heat-waves-more-common/https://www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/06/europe-air-conditioning/687711/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_conditioninghttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/25/hospitals-nhs-england-critical-incidents-machines-it-fail-extreme-heat This is a public episode. 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Corey joins Doug to share his review of a five-night cruise aboard Carnival Sunrise from Miami, featuring visits to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. Taking advantage of a casino offer, Corey and his girlfriend booked an interior stateroom for her first cruise and explored everything from Carnival's newest private destinations to the ship's specialty dining venues. They discuss Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, Cucina del Capitano, the Chef's Table experience, Carnival's new Bagels at Sea concept, and the overall food quality onboard. The conversation also covers entertainment, casino offers, crowd levels on a smaller Carnival ship, and how Carnival Sunrise compares to newer ships sailing today. Corey shares his thoughts on the grand reopening of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, his experience at Pearl Cove Beach Club at Celebration Key, and why he believes the combination of Carnival's two private destinations creates one of the strongest beach-focused itineraries in the Caribbean. In This Episode: Carnival Sunrise interior stateroom review Bagels at Sea and onboard dining Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Chef's Table experience Nassau shore excursion RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay reopening Celebration Key and Pearl Cove Beach Club Carnival casino offers Tips for first-time Carnival Sunrise cruisers Share your thoughts: doug@cruiseradio.net  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009. Share your thoughts: doug@cruiseradio.net

Due to the extreme heat the UK is currently experiencing (topping out at around 102 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, 90 degrees at night, and 95% humidity), the lack of air-conditioning, my house being built to retain heat, and my pre-existing health condition (Crohn's Disease), I have decided to create a special compilation episode this week.I will be back to my normal schedule next week with an episode focusing on why it feels like nobody can get a job (cheerful, I know).Until then, enjoy this special compilation episode, ideal for people who want to put a slightly longer episode on in the background while they drift off to sleep.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Lisa reviews a landmark 2023 study that followed over 700,000 women across 26 years to examine the association between menstrual cycle characteristics and cardiometabolic outcomes. Lisa highlights how different types of menstrual cycle irregularity appear to be associated with distinct cardiometabolic risk factors, reinforcing the case for treating the menstrual cycle as a vital sign rather than an exclusively reproductive concern. This episode offers meaningful context for women's health practitioners who want to better understand how cycle patterns may reflect broader systemic health. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Western Europe is in the midst of a severe heat wave, with the temperature in Paris hovering close to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. An estimated 45 people have already died in France as a result, many from drowning while trying to cool off. Also, a look at how Brexit continues to shape British politics a decade later. And, US funding cuts to South Africa could risk an HIV/AIDS rebound. Plus, a new type of shoe that keeps your feet cool and comfortable.Time is running out and we need your help to reach our goal before our 2:1 match ends! Give now. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Hey what's up everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificially intelligent meteorologist with real-time data processing that keeps you ahead of the storm. Let me tell you, New York City is about to get absolutely drenched tonight, so buckle up! Alright, let's dive into what's happening over the Big Apple right now. We've got showers and possibly thunderstorms moving in tonight with a steady temperature around seventy-one Fahrenheit. There's a sixty percent chance of precipitation, and folks, this isn't just your average drizzle. We're talking about organized storm systems that could pack a punch. Now Tuesday is where things really heat up, no pun intended, okay, maybe a little pun intended. We're looking at showers likely with possible thunderstorms before eight in the morning, then another round between eight and eleven, and then get this, showers likely again after eleven. It's basically an all-day weather event, people. The high is going to be near seventy-three Fahrenheit with north winds at six to ten miles per hour. We could see between a quarter and half inch of new rainfall. That's enough to make you consider taking the subway instead of dealing with those flooded New York streets. Here's your three-day quick hit. Wednesday is absolutely gorgeous, sunny skies with a high near eighty-five Fahrenheit. Thursday stays mostly sunny with a high near eighty-three, but then Friday brings more shower chances throughout the day before things potentially get messy again Saturday with thunderstorms possible. Now for our Weather Playbook segment. I'm absolutely stoked to talk about wind shear today. Wind shear is basically when wind speed or direction changes at different altitudes in the atmosphere. Think of it like layers of a New York City apartment building, each floor has its own vibe, right? Same thing happens in the atmosphere. When you've got strong wind shear, it can actually tear apart developing thunderstorms. But here's the cool part, it can also enhance rotation and create severe weather. It's like nature's own balancing act, and I love it. So here's what you need to do tonight. Charge those devices, grab an umbrella because rain is definitely coming, and stay weather aware. The subway's probably going to be packed, folks. Thanks so much for listening to your weather update. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a forecast. This has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, bringing you real-time weather insights faster than a jet stream! Let's dive into today's New York City forecast, where the Big Apple's about to get a serious shower. Alright, so here's what's happening today. We've got a chance of showers this morning, but things are really going to pop off after two o'clock this afternoon. We're talking showers and possibly thunderstorms rolling through, with a high around seventy-five Fahrenheit. The wind is going to pick up from the southeast at eight to thirteen miles per hour. There's an eighty percent chance of precipitation, so definitely keep an umbrella handy. We could see between a quarter and half inch of rain, which isn't torrential, but it's enough to make you rethink that outdoor lunch plan. Tonight gets even spicier, folks. We're looking at showers and possibly thunderstorms continuing through the evening. The temperature is holding steady around seventy-two Fahrenheit, but here's where it gets wild: the south wind is going to gust up to thirty miles per hour. That's pretty breezy! And I've got to say, this is one situation where I won't be making a pun because these storms are no joke. We could see between half and three quarters of an inch of rainfall, so this system is definitely bringing some moisture to the city. Now let me break down the Weather Playbook real quick. We're dealing with what's called a low pressure system, and I am absolutely geeking out about this! Low pressure is basically like a vacuum in the atmosphere that sucks in air, and when air rises, it cools down and water vapor condenses. Boom, you get clouds and rain. It's like nature's own recycling system, and it's happening right here above Manhattan right now! Looking ahead, Tuesday morning might still have some showers before two o'clock, but then we clear out to partly sunny skies with a high near seventy-six. Wednesday is going to be absolutely gorgeous with sunny skies and a high around seventy-nine Fahrenheit. Thursday keeps that sunshine going with a high near seventy-eight. Friday brings another chance of showers and thunderstorms after two o'clock, with a fifty percent chance of precipitation. But then Saturday and Sunday? Pure magic! We're looking at mostly sunny skies with highs around eighty-one and eighty-two Fahrenheit respectively. So there you have it, New Yorkers! Buckle up for a wet couple of days, and then enjoy some absolutely beautiful weather heading into the weekend. Thanks for listening, and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Neste episódio, Tiago Meira mostra como autores como Arthur C. Clarke, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury e Robert Heinlein usaram a fé, o misticismo e a espiritualidade para refletir sobre o futuro da humanidade.De 2001: Uma Odisseia no Espaço e Duna a Star Wars, Fundação, VALIS e Fahrenheit 451, descobrimos como a ficção científica transformou Deus, profecias, messias e transcendência em algumas de suas ideias mais fascinantes.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificially intelligent meteorologist, and I process weather data faster than you can say humidity. Today in New York City, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with a potential pop-up shower scenario—classic Big Apple Thursday energy. Let me break down today's forecast for you. We're starting off pretty nice with increasing clouds and a high near eighty Fahrenheit. There's only a twenty percent chance of showers after two o'clock, so your morning and early afternoon are looking solid. Light west winds between five and eight miles per hour mean we're not getting knocked around out there. Tonight, partly cloudy conditions with a low around sixty-seven. You could say things are really cooling down on us, and I'm not just being a flake about it. Now here's where things get spicy, folks. Monday is going to be your rainy day. We're talking showers developing before eleven in the morning, transitioning into thunderstorms between eleven and two, then the main event happens after two o'clock with showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. We could see between a quarter and half inch of rainfall, with a seventy percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures topping out near seventy-five Fahrenheit. Then Monday night gets intense with showers and thunderstorms continuing, rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible, and winds gusting up to twenty-three miles per hour. That's some serious weather coming our way, New Yorkers. Tuesday clears things out with showers mainly before eight in the morning, then partly sunny skies take over with a high near eighty. By Wednesday, we're looking absolutely gorgeous—sunny skies and eighty Fahrenheit. That's the kind of day you grab a coffee from your favorite bodega and spend time in Central Park. Here's your Weather Playbook moment. That Monday thunderstorm activity we're expecting? That's classic warm season convection. When we have warm, moist air near the surface and cooler air aloft, it creates instability in the atmosphere. That unstable air wants to rise rapidly, and boom, you get those towering thunderclouds that can produce intense rainfall and gusty winds. It's honestly the most exciting part of meteorology. Three day outlook: Monday brings seventy percent chance of showers and storms, Tuesday settles down to sixty percent chance mainly before eight in the morning, and Wednesday is your clear winner with sunny skies all day long. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more weather excitement. Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey there, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, and I bring you instant pattern analysis without the coffee breaks! So here's the deal with New York City today, folks. We're looking at absolutely gorgeous conditions right now. Sunny skies, a high of eighty-two Fahrenheit, and yes, there's some wind out there. We're talking seventeen miles per hour with gusts up to twenty-eight, so if you're planning outdoor activities, maybe secure that pizza box before it flies into the Hudson River, because nobody wants to see a New York slice become a flying object. Tonight stays mostly clear, lows around sixty-six, and that northwest wind calms down to five to fifteen miles per hour. Perfect sleeping weather if you've got your windows open. Now here's where things get interesting. Sunday looks fantastic again, eighty-two degrees, sunny, light winds. Sunday night though, we start seeing a slight twenty percent chance of showers after two in the morning. Partly cloudy conditions, low of sixty-seven. But Monday? Oh man, Monday's when the party really starts. We're looking at a significant weather system moving in with showers and thunderstorms possible after eleven in the morning. High of seventy-four, and here's the kicker, a ninety percent chance of precipitation. We could see three quarters to one inch of rainfall. You could say this system really knows how to make an entrance. I guess you could say the forecast is looking pretty stormy, and I'm not just blowing hot air here. Monday night continues with showers and possibly thunderstorms. Eighty percent chance of precipitation, quarter to half inch of new rain expected. Then Tuesday starts clearing up. Thirty percent chance of showers before eight in the morning, then mostly sunny, high near seventy-nine. We're back to pleasant stuff. Now let's hit the Weather Playbook real quick. When we talk about atmospheric instability on Monday, we're basically looking at warm, moist air near the surface with cooler, drier air aloft. This creates an unstable environment that basically screams for thunderstorm development. The wind shear in our system will help organize these storms into something potentially severe. It's meteorology at its finest, people. Here's your three-day breakdown: Sunday through Tuesday starts rainy Monday but clears beautifully. Wednesday hits seventy-seven, sunny and crisp. Thursday's mostly sunny at seventy-six. Then Friday brings another chance of showers and storms at forty percent. Thanks so much for listening, and don't forget to subscribe for more weather excitement. This has been a Quiet Please production, and you can learn more at quietplease dot ai.

In episode 631, Lisa explores luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome (LUFS) — a lesser-known ovulatory dysfunction in which the dominant follicle fails to rupture and release the egg despite a normal-appearing LH surge and progesterone rise. Because LUFS can mimic a textbook ovulatory cycle on a fertility awareness chart, it represents one of the more challenging silent contributors to unexplained infertility that practitioners may encounter in clinical practice. This episode offers fertility awareness practitioners essential clinical context for supporting clients with apparently ovulatory charts who continue to face unexplained fertility challenges. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, and I process weather data faster than you can say humidity! Welcome back to another edition of the weather segment. Let me tell you, if New York City were a person right now, we'd be that friend who can't decide what to wear, because today's forecast is giving us cloudy-to-sunny energy with a side of perfect Juneteenth vibes! Alright, let's dive into today's detailed forecast. We're starting mostly cloudy this morning, but here's the thing—the clouds are gradually breaking apart, kind of like my motivation on Mondays. By this afternoon, we're looking at increasing sunshine with a high near eighty degrees Fahrenheit. The west wind is cruising at eleven to fourteen miles per hour, which means it's breezy but not obnoxiously so. Tonight stays mostly clear, dropping to around sixty-six degrees with slightly stronger winds at thirteen to sixteen miles per hour. Perfect sleeping weather, honestly. Now here's where things get interesting. We've got a gorgeous stretch coming through Saturday and Sunday. Saturday brings us full sunshine with a high near seventy-nine degrees and west winds around seventeen miles per hour. Saturday night? Crystal clear skies, low of sixty-six degrees. Sunday continues this absolute beauty of a day with sunshine, highs near seventy-nine, and lighter winds seven to ten miles per hour. I'm not trying to make you jealous, but this is about as good as it gets in the city. But hold up, because Monday's bringing the drama. A significant weather system moves in, and we're talking showers between eight in the morning and two in the afternoon, then rain and possibly thunderstorms after two PM. We've got a ninety percent chance of precipitation, so you definitely want that umbrella. It's going to be that classic June storm situation—the kind that makes everyone run around like they've never seen rain before in New York. Time for the Weather Playbook! Today I'm talking about wind shear, which is basically when wind speed and direction change at different altitudes. It's crucial for predicting severe weather and storm rotation. When you've got strong wind shear, you can get some seriously organized storms, and that's exactly what we might see Monday with our incoming system. Pretty wild stuff! Here's your three-day snapshot: Saturday is sunny, seventy-nine degrees. Sunday stays sunny, seventy-nine degrees. Monday brings rain and storms, seventy-four degrees. Thanks so much for listening! Make sure you subscribe to stay updated on all your weather needs. This has been a Quiet Please production, and you can learn more at quietplease.ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist bringing you real-time weather intelligence with zero human bias! So here's the deal with today in New York City. We're looking at a fifty-fifty shot of showers this morning between eight and two in the afternoon, and then things are gonna get a little spicy after that. We're talking showers and thunderstorms rolling in after two o'clock. Now, I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but Mother Nature might do it for me! High's gonna reach around eighty-four Fahrenheit with southwest winds gusting up to thirty-three miles per hour. That's pretty breezy, folks. Tonight we'll calm down a bit, partly cloudy, low around sixty-nine, still windy but more manageable. Let me tell you, those wind gusts today are no joke. We've got a low-pressure system moving through that's really cranking things up. It's pushing moisture from the southwest, which is fueling that chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. If you're heading out, maybe keep an eye on that sky after lunch time. Now for our Weather Playbook segment, I want to talk about wind shear, which is literally what's happening today! Wind shear is when wind speed or direction changes at different altitudes in the atmosphere. Think of it like layers of a cake spinning at different speeds. When you've got that kind of atmospheric instability combined with moisture and warmth, boom, you get more organized thunderstorms. Pretty wild stuff! Here's your three-day breakdown. Juneteenth looks mostly cloudy clearing to sunny, high near eighty Fahrenheit. Friday night we're looking mostly clear, low around sixty-six. Saturday's a beauty, sunny and eighty degrees. Then we've got Sunday coming in at seventy-nine Fahrenheit, also sunny. But heads up, there's another system brewing for Monday. We're talking showers and thunderstorms with an eighty percent chance of precipitation. It's gonna be a wet one, so plan accordingly if you're thinking about heading to Central Park or catching a show in Times Square. After that, we clear right back out. Tuesday through Wednesday both sunny in the upper seventies. Really nice pattern setting up mid-week. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss these forecasts. Thanks so much for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificially intelligent meteorologist, bringing you real-time weather processing and zero human error bias! So here's the thing about today in New York City, my friends. We're looking at mostly sunny skies with a high near 79 Fahrenheit, but don't get too comfortable because we've got a thirty percent chance of showers rolling in between two and five in the afternoon. And then after five o'clock, we're talking thunderstorms possibilities. I'd say the day is going to be a real mixed bag, but you know what they say, New York weather keeps you on your toes! Light south winds becoming southeast at nine to fourteen miles per hour. Tonight clouds increase, low around 66 Fahrenheit with southeast winds at ten to thirteen miles per hour. Now Thursday, buckle up because this is where things get spicy! Showers likely with thunderstorms possible after two in the afternoon. We're looking at a sixty percent chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, except thunderstorms could dump more. High near 87 Fahrenheit with south winds around seventeen miles per hour, gusting up to twenty eight. I guess you could say Thursday is going to be a real storm of activity! Here's your Weather Playbook segment. Let's talk about wind shear, folks! This is when wind speed or direction changes at different altitudes, and it's absolutely crucial for thunderstorm development. Think of it like this, when you have stronger winds at higher levels and lighter winds at the surface, it tilts the storm updraft, separating the rain from the updraft and allowing it to keep going stronger longer. It's basically nature's way of organizing chaos, and I absolutely love it! Three day forecast coming at you. Thursday afternoon stays stormy, nighttime partly cloudy, low 69 Fahrenheit. Juneteenth mostly sunny, high 83 Fahrenheit, and that's your beautiful day to get outside. Friday sunny, high 81 Fahrenheit, mostly clear tonight, low 66. Saturday sunny, high 81, mostly clear night at 65. Sunday sunny, high 78. Monday things turn unsettled again with showers likely, high 74. You know what they say, only New Yorkers can complain about perfect weather and thunderstorms in the same week! Remember to subscribe to the podcast for all your weather needs. Thanks for listening, and hey, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quiet please dot ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificially intelligent meteorologist bringing you real-time weather data and actual enthusiasm. So here's the thing about today in New York City. We are looking absolutely gorgeous out there. Sunshine, blue skies, highs hitting around seventy-five Fahrenheit. The wind is coming from the northwest at six to eight miles per hour, switching over to the southwest this afternoon. Honestly, if you're thinking about hitting up Central Park or grabbing a coffee in Times Square, today is your day. Tonight stays pleasant with partly cloudy skies, a low around sixty-five, and light winds. You could literally sleep with your window open and feel like you're on vacation. But here's where it gets interesting, folks. Wednesday is when things start to shift. We're looking at a slight chance of showers early on, then a thirty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in after two o'clock. I guess you could say Wednesday's forecast is a bit of a wet blanket compared to today. Highs around seventy-five with south winds increasing throughout the morning. Nothing severe, but definitely bring that umbrella you've been meaning to find. Thursday is going to be the real story. We're talking a fifty percent chance of showers with possible thunderstorms after two o'clock. It'll be warmer though, reaching eighty-three Fahrenheit with south winds gusting between eleven and seventeen miles per hour. This is one of those days where you might want to plan indoor activities. Maybe catch a show in the Theater District instead of wandering around Brooklyn. Let me break down the three-day outlook. Wednesday through Thursday brings our chances of precipitation with Thursday being the more active day. Then boom, Juneteenth looks mostly sunny and gorgeous at seventy-nine degrees. This weekend bounces back beautifully with sunny skies on Saturday hitting seventy-seven, and Sunday brings us back up to seventy-nine under sunny skies as well. Now, here's your Weather Playbook moment. Let's talk about wind shear, because that's what's going to be influencing our potential thunderstorms on Thursday. Wind shear happens when wind direction and speed change at different altitudes. This creates this invisible rotating motion in the atmosphere, kind of like rolling a pencil between your hands. When you add moisture and instability to that spinning motion, you get organized storms that can really pack a punch. It's absolutely fascinating how nature orchestrates this stuff. So New York, get out there and enjoy today's perfection. Monday we might see some rain returning, but for now, we're in the clear. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quiet please dot ai.

Hey there, weather warriors! I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist bringing you real-time forecasting with zero human bias! So New York City, let me tell you, we've got quite the setup happening right now. We're waking up this morning with a fifty percent chance of showers before five in the morning, mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures holding steady around seventy-one Fahrenheit. The wind is coming in from the west at about ten miles per hour with gusts reaching up to twenty-two miles per hour. But here's the thing that's got me absolutely stoked—we're about to experience what I like to call the golden window of weather. The rain clears out, and Monday becomes absolutely pristine. Monday is going to be phenomenal, folks. We're talking sunny skies, highs near seventy-six Fahrenheit, and those northwest winds at eleven to fourteen miles per hour with gusts up to twenty-four. You could say things are really going to blow over nicely! Monday night stays mostly clear, dipping to about sixty Fahrenheit. Perfect for rooftop hangs in Manhattan. Tuesday continues this beautiful streak with sunny conditions, highs near seventy-five Fahrenheit. Light northwest winds becoming southwest in the afternoon. It's giving fall vibes but we're still in spring energy, you know? Here's where things get interesting. Wednesday brings a thirty percent chance of showers after two in the afternoon. Partly sunny with highs near seventy-five Fahrenheit. Then Wednesday night, another thirty percent chance of showers before eight in the evening. Now let's talk about your Weather Playbook segment because I'm genuinely nerded out about this. We're looking at wind shear this week, people! That's when winds at different altitudes blow in different directions at different speeds. It's the invisible force that can tear apart severe storms before they even get rolling. This week, we've got those northwest winds aloft transitioning to southwest flow, and that directional change is basically like giving Mother Nature a gentle nudge that says, "Hey, not today with the severe weather." Your three-day outlook is gorgeous. Monday is your money day—hit that park, walk the Brooklyn Bridge, do your thing. Tuesday stays beautiful. Wednesday gets a little spicy with potential showers but nothing intense. Extended outlook takes us through the weekend with highs near seventy-eight Fahrenheit, mostly sunny skies, and lows in the mid-sixties. It's literally perfect patio weather. You got this, New York. Thanks so much for listening to the weather segment. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, bringing you real-time weather analysis without the bias or the bad hair days! So here's the thing about today in New York City. We're starting with those classic increasing clouds, and honestly, it's giving me the same energy as the city before a Friday night out. We're looking at a high near eighty-four Fahrenheit with south winds kicking up from five to ten miles per hour this afternoon to eleven to sixteen miles per hour. Pretty pleasant actually, but here's where it gets spicy. Tonight, folks, we've got showers and possibly thunderstorms before two in the morning. I'd say there's a seventy to eighty percent chance of precipitation, so you might want to keep an umbrella handy. We're talking a quarter to half inch of rainfall, and with these south winds at thirteen to eighteen miles per hour shifting west after midnight, things are definitely going to get active. You could say the forecast is about to have a real stormy personality! Now let me break down your three day forecast because we've got some serious weather shifts happening. Monday is going to be absolutely gorgeous. Sunny skies, high near seventy-five Fahrenheit, northwest winds at eleven to seventeen miles per hour. This is the kind of day where even New Yorkers will smile at each other on the subway. Tuesday stays beautiful with sunny conditions, a high near seventy-three Fahrenheit, and light winds becoming southerly in the afternoon. Basically, Mother Nature is giving us a gift here. By Wednesday, we're looking at another chance of showers between eight in the morning and two in the afternoon, then showers and thunderstorms possible after that. High near seventy-three Fahrenheit with a fifty percent chance of precipitation. It's not a washout, but definitely have those rain plans ready. Now let's talk Weather Playbook because I need to geek out about something real quick. Wind shear! That's when wind speed and direction change at different altitudes in the atmosphere. It's absolutely critical for thunderstorm development because it can either help a storm organize and intensify or tear it apart. Think of it like this: if you have wind from different directions at different heights, it tilts the storm updraft, which keeps the cold downdraft air separate from the warm updraft. That's how supercells form! It's basically atmospheric architecture, and it's incredible. Looking ahead, Thursday brings a forty percent chance of showers with highs near eighty-two Fahrenheit. Juneteenth weekend is looking partly sunny with a thirty percent chance of showers and a high near seventy-seven Fahrenheit. Saturday wraps things up beautifully with sunny skies and a high near seventy-nine Fahrenheit. That's perfect weather for whatever celebrations you've got planned across the city. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you real-time forecasts powered by artificial intelligence and pure weather passion! Today in New York City, we're looking absolutely gorgeous out there! Sunny skies, highs near eighty-five Fahrenheit, and that west wind at seven to nine miles per hour is going to keep things feeling fresh. Tonight stays mostly clear with lows around seventy Fahrenheit, so grab a light jacket if you're heading out for some evening plans! Now here's where things get interesting. Sunday starts off looking decent, but here's the thing, folks, we've got a thirty percent chance of showers moving in after two o'clock in the afternoon. Clouds will be increasing throughout the day with highs near eighty-three. But Sunday night, that's when the party really gets started weatherwise. We're looking at a seventy percent chance of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms likely between eight o'clock in the evening and two in the morning. You could say things are going to get a little too emotional out there, if you know what I mean! South winds will be gusting between eleven and sixteen miles per hour, switching to westerly after midnight. Expect between a tenth and a quarter inch of rainfall, though thunderstorms could produce heavier amounts. Now let's talk about our Weather Playbook moment! Have you ever wondered why we get those dramatic thunderstorms at night? It's all about atmospheric instability mixing with wind shear. When warm, moist air from the south runs into cooler air moving down from Canada, we get this incredible vertical mixing that just unleashes the fury! It's absolutely fascinating! Here's your three-day breakdown. Monday bounces back beautifully with mostly sunny conditions, highs near seventy-six Fahrenheit, and that west wind at eleven to fifteen miles per hour. Tuesday stays in the mid-seventies with mostly sunny skies. Wednesday gets a bit dicey again with a thirty percent chance of showers after two o'clock in the afternoon. Then Thursday, we're looking at showers likely with a sixty percent chance of precipitation and even possible thunderstorms. It's going to be breezy too! But heading into Juneteenth, we're clearing out with mostly sunny skies and highs near seventy-eight Fahrenheit. It's like the weather gods are celebrating with us! Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on all the wild weather patterns coming your way. Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quiet please dot ai!

In this solo episode, Lisa takes a critical look at two recent studies examining the return of fertility after stopping hormonal contraception, one published in 2020 and one published in the BMJ in 2023. Rather than accepting their conclusions at face value, Lisa walks through the methodology of each study and identifies significant design flaws that call their findings into question. Lisa discusses the difference between time-to-pregnancy studies and discontinuation studies that track cycle characteristics, and makes the case for more robust, inclusive research designs that could provide clearer answers for women and the practitioners supporting them. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

Hey there, weather enthusiasts! I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, bringing you hyperaccurate forecasts faster than a supercell forms over the plains. Let's see what Mother Nature has cooking in the Big Apple today! Alright folks, we've got ourselves a scorcher out there! We're looking at mostly sunny skies this morning with a high creeping up to around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Now here's where it gets spicy. After two o'clock this afternoon, we're tracking a forty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling through. I'd say the atmosphere is really going to have a meltdown later today, am I right? You'll want to keep those umbrellas handy if you're heading out to grab lunch in Midtown. We've got westerly winds at nine to thirteen miles per hour, so nothing too dramatic on the wind front. Tonight though, things calm down considerably. There's still a thirty percent chance of some scattered thunderstorms before eleven o'clock, but after that, mostly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around seventy degrees Fahrenheit. The northwestern winds will continue at ten to thirteen miles per hour. Now let's talk about our Weather Playbook segment because I'm absolutely pumped about this. Today we're diving into something called wind shear, and honestly, this is what separates boring weather from absolutely explosive thunderstorms. Wind shear happens when wind speed or direction changes with altitude. Picture this, you've got wind coming from the west at ground level, but up at twenty thousand feet, the wind's coming from a completely different direction. This creates rotation in the atmosphere, and boom, you potentially get some serious storm development. That's exactly what we're watching for this afternoon! Here's your three day outlook. Saturday is going to be gorgeous, folks. Sunny skies, high near eighty six degrees Fahrenheit with light westerly winds around nine miles per hour. Saturday night stays mostly clear with lows around seventy degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday though, we're back in the game with another forty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after two o'clock. It'll be partly sunny with a high near eighty six degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday night things intensify with showers likely between eight o'clock and two o'clock in the morning, lows around sixty six degrees Fahrenheit with an eighty percent chance of precipitation. Thanks so much for listening to your weather breakdown today! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, and I process weather data faster than you can say humid! Alright New York City, let's talk about what Mother Nature is cooking up for us today! We're looking at a partly sunny afternoon with temperatures climbing to around 88 Fahrenheit, which is absolutely beautiful until about 5 PM when things get a little dramatic. We've got a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in after dinner time. I'd say there's a chance you might want to keep those plans indoors, or you could say the weather's about to make things a bit too electric for comfort! West winds at 8 to 10 miles per hour are keeping things relatively calm for now. Tonight, we're seeing a 40 percent chance of precipitation before 11 PM, then things settle down a bit. Expect mostly cloudy skies and lows around 74 Fahrenheit. Pretty typical summer evening stuff. Now let's jump into your three-day forecast because it's going to be absolutely wild! Friday is shaping up to be a wet one, folks. We're looking at showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 PM. High near 88 Fahrenheit with increasing clouds throughout the day. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent, so this isn't just a maybe situation. Friday night continues the party with showers and thunderstorms before 8 PM, then scattered chances between 8 PM and 2 AM. We could see some significant rainfall in those thunderstorms, so stay weather aware! But here's where it gets good! Saturday is your redemption day. Sunny skies, high near 83 Fahrenheit, and Northwest winds around 9 miles per hour. Perfect day to hit up Central Park or grab a slice on the street! Sunday starts mostly sunny at 82 Fahrenheit, but then Sunday night things get active again with showers likely between 8 PM and 2 AM. Into next week, Monday clears out nicely around 83 Fahrenheit, and then Tuesday through Wednesday we're back to typical summer weather with highs in the low 80s. So here's your Weather Playbook moment! Those thunderstorms we're expecting? They form when warm, moist air gets forced upward rapidly in the atmosphere. As that air cools, moisture condenses into clouds, releasing tons of energy. That's what creates those powerful updrafts and lightning we see in summer storms. Pretty incredible, right? Thanks for listening to this weather forecast! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, and remember this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai!

Hey there, weather lovers! I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist bringing you real-time data precision with genuine enthusiasm! Welcome to the weather segment! Let me tell you, New York City, today we're looking at something a little spicy. We've got that classic summer vibe happening, but Mother Nature's got a trick up her sleeve, and spoiler alert, it involves some wet weather rolling through later. So here's what's cooking in the Big Apple today. We're starting mostly cloudy with temperatures climbing to around 78 Fahrenheit. That's pretty pleasant, honestly. But here's the catch. There's a thirty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms moving in after 2 PM. South winds are hanging out around six to nine miles per hour, so it's not going to be windy, just wet. I'd say this weather is really making a splash in my forecast. Get it? Because of the rain? I'll be here all week, folks. Tonight, we're looking at more of the same with a thirty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before eleven PM. Lows around 72 Fahrenheit with partly cloudy skies developing. It's actually a nice recovery setup heading into Thursday. Now, Thursday is where things get really interesting. Fifty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM, but here's the big story. We're talking about a high near 90 Fahrenheit with heat index values reaching up to 96 Fahrenheit. That's humidity mixed with heat, and it's going to feel absolutely stifling out there. You're going to want that ice coffee. Let's talk about our Weather Playbook segment today. I want to break down heat index for those wondering what that actually means. When meteorologists talk about heat index, we're measuring what the temperature actually feels like when you combine the actual air temperature with humidity levels. Your body cools itself through sweat evaporation, right? When humidity is high, that evaporation process slows way down, so you feel hotter than what the thermometer says. It's why 90 degrees in the desert feels totally different than 90 degrees here in New York. Science! Here's your three-day snapshot. Thursday through Friday brings us scattered thunderstorms with highs near 90 Fahrenheit. Saturday is looking gorgeous, sunny skies with a high of 85 Fahrenheit. Sunday cranks back up to 89 Fahrenheit and sunny. Basically, you've got a small weather window Friday and Saturday before things heat back up. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast for more forecasts. Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quiet please dot ai.

Hey there, weather warriors! I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificially intelligent meteorologist bringing you real-time forecasts and zero human bias. Let's talk New York City weather! So here's the deal, folks. Today is absolutely gorgeous. We're looking at sunny skies with a high near seventy-nine Fahrenheit, and a light south wind at eight to ten miles per hour. It's the kind of day where you want to be outside doing literally anything. Seriously, this is peak fall vibes in the city. Tonight though, clouds start creeping in, and we'll dip to around sixty-five Fahrenheit. You might say things are getting a little cloudy with a chance of... well, just clouds for now. Now Wednesday, this is where things get spicy. We're expecting a sixty percent chance of precipitation throughout the day. Here's how it breaks down: showers possible before two in the afternoon, then showers and thunderstorms between two and five, and then likely showers with possible thunderstorms after five o'clock. The high will be around seventy-six Fahrenheit. Most areas will see less than a tenth of an inch of rain, but thunderstorms could produce heavier amounts. So pack an umbrella, New Yorkers. Wednesday night stays unsettled with lows around seventy-one Fahrenheit. Now let's jump into our Weather Playbook segment! Today I want to talk about wind shear, which is absolutely crucial for understanding why some thunderstorms are more dangerous than others. Wind shear is basically when wind speed or direction changes at different altitudes in the atmosphere. Think of it like this: imagine two layers of a cake rotating in opposite directions. When you have strong wind shear, rotating updrafts in thunderstorms get stretched, which can actually tear them apart and prevent the most severe storms from forming. But weak wind shear? That allows rotation to persist, creating those intense supercells that can spawn tornadoes. It's nature's way of playing with atmospheric blocks! Here's your three-day outlook. Thursday brings a forty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after two o'clock, high near eighty-five Fahrenheit. Friday looks mostly sunny with a high near eighty-six. Saturday stays beautiful and mostly sunny, reaching eighty-eight Fahrenheit. So grab your sunglasses for today, keep that umbrella handy for Wednesday, and then get ready for some stunning weather to close out the week. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to the podcast. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey everybody, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, and I process weather data faster than a bagel line at Penn Station! Welcome back to another edition of the weather segment. Let me tell you, folks, today is absolutely gorgeous in the Big Apple. We're looking at pure sunshine with highs near seventy-four Fahrenheit. The northeast wind is going to shift to the southeast this afternoon, clocking in at seven to thirteen miles per hour. Tonight, it stays crystal clear with lows dropping to fifty-nine. You honestly couldn't ask for better conditions to be outside. I mean, this weather is so nice, it should be illegal. Actually, wait, it's not illegal, so get out there! Now, here's where things get interesting. We've got a system starting to approach the region mid-week that's going to bring some moisture and instability into our atmosphere. Wednesday is when things get spicy. We're looking at a slight chance of showers, transitioning into a legit chance of thunderstorms after two o'clock in the afternoon. Temperatures climbing to eighty Fahrenheit with a forty percent chance of precipitation. Wednesday night, that chance drops to thirty percent before two in the morning. You could say Wednesday's going to be a real storm of activity! Sorry, I had to throw that one in there. Let me break down the three-day outlook for you. Tuesday's fantastic. Sunny skies, high near seventy-eight, light south winds. Perfect day. Then Wednesday, as I mentioned, is when our weather system rolls in with that thunderstorm chance after two o'clock. Thursday picks up after that system moves through, mostly sunny with a thirty percent chance of afternoon storms, but temperatures surge to eighty-nine Fahrenheit. We're really heating up there. Time for the Weather Playbook! Today I want to talk about wind shifts. See, when winds transition from the northeast to the southeast like today, it's because a pressure system is rotating around us. That northeast wind this morning is pushing cooler air, but as the afternoon progresses and the southeast wind takes over, you're getting warmer, more moist air flowing in from the Atlantic. It's like nature's own air conditioning turning into a humidifier. That's why we call it an airmass change, and it's happening right now in our city. So there you have it, New Yorkers. Get out and enjoy today and Tuesday because midweek is going to throw us some curveballs. Stay dry, stay cool, and keep those umbrellas handy for Wednesday. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist bringing you real-time weather data and human enthusiasm every single time! So here's the thing about today in the Big Apple, folks. It is absolutely gorgeous out there right now, and I mean that in the most meteorologically passionate way possible. We're looking at sunshine with a high near eighty-three Fahrenheit, and that northwest wind at nine to fifteen miles per hour is keeping things fresh and breezy. Perfect weather to grab a coffee in Central Park and pretend you're in one of those romantic comedies, am I right? Now tonight, it stays mostly clear with a low around sixty-four Fahrenheit. The wind's going to be hanging around at thirteen to fifteen miles per hour from the north, so if you're planning an evening stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge, bring a light jacket. You won't regret it. Here's where things get interesting, and yes, I'm using the term loosely because honestly, the next few days are pretty stellar. Monday we're starting partly sunny but gradually clearing up with a high near seventy-five Fahrenheit. That's what I call a real cool down, and I mean that literally and as a weather pun because I just can't help myself. Tuesday through Wednesday, we're sitting pretty with sunny skies and highs ranging from seventy-eight to eighty-two Fahrenheit. It's like Mother Nature decided to give New York a gift card to paradise. But here's the plot twist, everyone. By Thursday, we're looking at a thirty percent chance of showers and thunderstorms popping up after two in the afternoon. High near ninety-three Fahrenheit. Things heat up literally and meteorologically. Friday and Saturday continue with scattered shower chances at thirty percent, with highs near eighty-nine and eighty-eight Fahrenheit respectively. Now let's jump into the Weather Playbook! Today I want to talk about wind direction and temperature. See, that northwest wind we're experiencing today typically brings cooler, drier air masses into the region. When the wind shifts to the south later in the week, we're actually pulling in warmer, more moisture-laden air from the Atlantic. This is why your body feels completely different from today to Thursday. The wind isn't just moving air around; it's literally changing the entire weather personality of our region. Absolutely fascinating stuff! Your three-day snapshot: Today sunny at eighty-three, tonight clear at sixty-four. Monday partly sunny then sunny, high seventy-five, low sixty. Tuesday sunny, high seventy-eight, low sixty-six. Thanks for listening to this Quiet Please production. Don't forget to subscribe, and hey, learn more at quiet please dot ai!

Hey everyone, I'm Dustin Breeze, your artificial intelligence meteorologist, bringing you real-time weather insights with zero human bias! So folks, today in New York City we're looking at increasing clouds with a high near eighty eight Fahrenheit. The southwest wind is going to be running eight to sixteen miles per hour, so if you're outside, you might want to keep an eye on the sky because things are about to get interesting tonight. We're talking showers and thunderstorms likely before eleven o'clock at night, then showers continuing between eleven p m and two a m with possible thunderstorms. Some of these storms could actually turn severe, so I'd say it's time to make sure your umbrella game is strong. We might see a tenth to a quarter inch of rainfall, but those thunderstorms could dump more. The good news? After two a m we're looking at gradual clearing as we head toward daybreak, with lows around seventy Fahrenheit. I guess you could say tonight's forecast is pretty electric! Now let me break down what's happening meteorologically. We've got a low pressure system moving in from the west, and there's plenty of atmospheric instability, which basically means the air is going to be really active. When you have warm, moist air near the ground and cooler, drier air aloft, you create the perfect recipe for thunderstorm development. That's our Weather Playbook moment right there, folks! Here's your three day outlook. Sunday is going to be absolutely gorgeous, sunny with a high around eighty Fahrenheit and west winds at ten to fifteen miles per hour. Perfect day to hit Central Park or grab a coffee in the East Village. Monday stays beautiful, mostly sunny, high near seventy four with north winds around ten miles per hour. Tuesday continues the trend, sunny with a high near seventy nine Fahrenheit. You're basically locked in for a fantastic stretch of weather. However, we do need to keep our eyes open later in the week. Wednesday climbs back to eighty six with mostly sunny skies, but then Thursday brings a forty percent chance of showers with partly sunny conditions. Same deal Thursday night into Friday, though Friday's looking much better with mostly sunny skies and highs near eighty nine. This has been Dustin Breeze with your New York City forecast. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, thanks for listening, and remember this has been a Quiet Please production. You can learn more at quietplease dot ai.

Lisa examines a peer-reviewed study that tracked liver consumption and vitamin A status in young children from an impoverished South African community — and what the findings reveal about food as a nutrient delivery system. Lisa unpacks a striking paradox at the heart of the research: the poorest households consumed the most liver not for health reasons, but out of economic necessity and were consequently the most protected against vitamin A deficiency. Whether through whole food sources or desiccated liver capsules, Lisa makes the case that eating liver for vitamin A remains one of the most efficient and nutrient-dense strategies available for supporting fertility and reproductive health. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

The mysterious Earth approaching object Phaethon (FAY-eh-thon) does not fit neatly into our definition of either an asteroid or a comet. Further it appears to be like the Peanuts character Pigpen in that it leaves a trail of dust and other fine debris in it's wake which in the case of Phaethon produces the Geminid Meteor Shower to delight us every year around Christmas time. Phaethon is amazing in that every 524 days it makes a death defying flight to a point less than one of half of the planet Mercury's distance from the Sun, where it's surface temperature reaches a mind boggling 1,200 Fahrenheit. During one of these events the NASA Stereo Spacecraft A discovered that Phaethon had rock dust tail.

In this solo episode, Lisa breaks down the findings of a large cross-sectional study analyzing nutrient intake data from just under 4,000 women aged 18 to 44, drawn from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The study compared dietary intake between women who self-reported infertility — defined as difficulty conceiving for at least one year — and women who had conceived within a 12-month period. Researchers examined 21 nutrients across both food-only and food-plus-supplement intake, revealing that women experiencing infertility had measurably lower intakes of several nutrients known to play a role in reproductive health, including vitamin A (retinol), vitamin E, vitamin K, lutein and zeaxanthin, selenium, vitamin C, and calcium. Lisa highlights that these nutritional gaps were significantly more pronounced in women between the ages of 35 and 44, a population commonly seen in fertility-focused clinical practice.  Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here! Would you prefer to listen to the audiobook version of Real Food for Fertility instead?

DJ Qualls and Kelly Blackheart are back with another unhinged episode of Locked and Probably Loaded! The duo dives deep into everything from Trump's excessive tweeting habits (565 times in April alone!) to the dangers of AI misinformation and Canadian separatist movements. They debate the merits of Fahrenheit vs. Celsius, discuss why some people shouldn't inject their own Botox, and explore the fascinating world of medical tourism in Turkey and Mexico. Plus, don't miss the hilarious dramatic reading of Scott's epic email exchange with a Nigerian scammer named Alfred, where he promises $10,000 and threatens to hunt him down in Australia. They also touch on Real Housewives drama, the importance of honest product reviews, and why knowing your future health problems might not be such a great idea after all. Join the conversation and don't forget to subscribe, rate us five stars, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Follow us @LoadedPod on social media and visit probablyLoadedPod.com. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/loadedpod for early access to episodes with video and exclusive monthly live happy hours! ## Chapters 00:00 - Welcome & Lucky Steals from Kelly's Purse 02:00 - Jesse Waters' Math Fail & Living on $20/Hour 05:30 - Spencer Pratt for Mayor & Tax Talk 10:00 - Graffiti Towers & AI Misinformation 15:30 - Alberta Separatist Movement Discussion 20:00 - Social Media Posting Frequency Madness 25:00 - Celsius vs Fahrenheit Debate 30:00 - Medical Tourism & Botox in Turkey 35:00 - Health Scans: Do You Really Want to Know? 40:00 - Nigerian Scammer Email Dramatic Reading 50:00 - Final Thoughts & Sign Off Tags DJ Qualls, Kelly Blackheart, Locked and Probably Loaded, podcast, comedy podcast, Trump tweets, AI misinformation, Nigerian scammer, email scam, medical tourism, Botox, Turkey hair transplants, Celsius vs Fahrenheit, Canadian politics, Alberta separatist, Real Housewives, Spencer Pratt, political commentary, comedy Hashtags #DJQualls #LockedAndProbablyLoaded #ComedyPodcast #PodcastLife #NigerianScammer #EmailScam #MedicalTourism #AIProblems #TrumpTweets #PoliticalCommentary #RealHousewives #PopCulture #Entertainment #PodcastCommunity #FunnyPodcast #DJQualls #KellyBlackheart #LockedandProbablyLoaded #loadedpod #LockedandProbablyloadedpodcast, #DJQuallsPodcast #Supernatural #SPNfamily, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Lisa  continues her PCOS series by reviewing a newly published research letter titled "Ovarian Cysts in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome", a cross-sectional analysis of nearly 2,000 women asking one key question: do women with PCOS actually have more pathological ovarian cysts than women without PCOS? Contrary to what the name implies, the study found no statistically significant difference in pathological ovarian cysts between the two groups. Lisa contextualizes these findings within a foundational understanding of the menstrual cycle, explaining how insulin resistance may interfere with the normal progression toward ovulation, resulting in arrested follicular development rather than the presence of abnormal cysts. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!

In this episode of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa down the landmark renaming of PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), published officially on May 12, 2026, following an 11-year global consensus process involving input from over 22,000 patients and clinicians. Lisa explores the rationale behind the name change, explaining how the term PCOS has long been criticized for implying a pathological ovarian condition when the underlying drivers of the syndrome are primarily metabolic and endocrine in nature. Drawing on her clinical experience and the framework she developed in Real Food for Fertility, Lisa offers a measured and informed perspective on whether renaming the condition will translate into meaningful changes in how women are diagnosed and cared for in practice. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!

In this episode, Lisa welcomes back Dr. Jerilynn Prior, endocrinologist, UBC Professor Emerita, and founder of the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR), for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges mainstream narratives about perimenopause and hormone therapy. Dr. Prior shares her research-backed perspective on why perimenopause is often characterized by erratically high estrogen rather than low estrogen, and how this physiological reality reshapes the conversation around symptoms like night sweats, sleep disturbances, heavy flow, and sore breasts. She discusses her randomized controlled trial demonstrating that progesterone is effective for night sweats and sleep in perimenopausal women, and explains why approximately 30% of perimenopausal women experience symptoms severe enough to warrant treatment. Lisa and Dr. Prior also explore findings from the Women's Health Initiative, the difference between treating symptomatic women and prescribing hormones preventively, and why the cultural framing of menopause as a deficiency disease misrepresents what is, for most women, a normal life transition. Tune in as Dr. Prior shares decades of research on the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and the often-overlooked role of progesterone in women's health across the lifespan. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!

Years ago, Teri Lesegne wrote a book called Reading Ladders, about meeting readers where they are and then guiding them to new heights. It's a lovely image. I've got my own twist on it; I like to think of helping kids get onto the reading escalator. They read the first book I hand them, or their best friend forks over after staying up til midnight to finish it, and boom, they're on that escalator cruising toward the next book without even realizing it. Sometimes it's a series that helps them on, or realizing that audiobooks count, or discovering Jason Reynolds for the first time. Sometimes it's a genre - they grab a Rick Riordan, then the next twelve, then realize that "fantasy" is a thing and cruise straight into Fablehaven, Skandar, and the Unicorn Thief, and Harry Potter. It's a genre I want to talk about today, one that has exploded in popularity over the last twenty years, and just keeps going. Sometimes I think Neal Schusterman is keeping it alive singlehandedly, but then I remember that Margaret Atwood, Adam Silvera, Megan Freeman, and Darcie Little Badger are part of the movement, along with so many others. Have you guessed? Yep, it's dystopia. Dystopia provides a fast-paced reading escalator, with many series integrated inside. Students might pick up The Hunger Games, move through the whole series, snag The Maze Runner, move through the whole series, snag The Uglies, move through the whole series, pick up Scythe, move through the whole series, pick up Divergent, move through the whole series. You get the idea! There are many series-based, fast-paced starting points where students can step onto this reading path and find themselves carried upwards with a whoosh. Then, as they start to understand the genre more and more, and become intrigued with it, there are new angles to explore. They might try Megan Freeman's novel-in-verse, Alone, and its new companion, Away. They might pick up the graphic novel version of The Giver. They might imagine their lives with their internet feed planted inside their head, by reading Feed. Eventually, deep in the genre, they might be ready for Animal Farm, Fahrenheit 451, or another book that will stretch them further. Or, they might be much better positioned to engage those books in your whole class curriculum. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Stuart James Fischbein, MD — obstetrician, homebirth physician, and host of the Birthing Instincts Podcast — to examine one of the most consequential questions in modern maternity care: is hospital birth actually safer? Dr. Fischbein draws on more than 40 years of obstetric experience to trace how the medical model came to frame pregnancy as a high-risk condition requiring active management, and how that framing has shaped the interventions women encounter today. The conversation explores the steep rise in cesarean section rates, induction rates, and NICU admissions since the 1970s — alongside the sobering reality that maternal and neonatal outcomes have not improved commensurately. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!

In Episode 623 of the Fertility Friday Podcast, Lisa sits down with Harriet Thorn, a Switzerland-based midwife and recent graduate of the Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship (FAMM) program, for a wide-ranging conversation about cycle charting in midwifery practice. Harriet shares her personal journey from biotechnology PhD to midwife — including her own experience navigating heavy and painful periods, hormonal contraception, and eventually discovering fertility awareness charting as a tool for both personal and professional use. The conversation explores why midwives, despite being primary caregivers for women across the full reproductive lifespan, receive minimal training in fertility awareness — and how the FAMM certification has helped Harriet build the structure, confidence, and clinical protocols to support her clients more comprehensively. Lisa and Harriet also dive into a thoughtful discussion on research literacy, including the importance of reading full study texts, understanding researcher bias, and the challenges of accessing fertility awareness research in non-English-speaking countries. Harriet reflects on how her FAMM training has expanded her practice beyond prenatal and postnatal care to include menstrual health support — and why she views cycle charting as a foundational skill for any midwife committed to truly holistic, women-centred care. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa's new book, Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichols! Grab your copy here!