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The present American political moment is defined by one word: Disillusion. All over the country, ordinary people have realized that the bureaucrats, professors, and other elites who dominated their lives were never acting in good faith and declined long ago. Novelist and thinker Walter Kirn examines the great turning point in American life in the 21st century, and ponders — what's next? Trump’s 2024 win, Kirn argues, wasn’t just political, but a reckoning for every institution in American life. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 7, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 74 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Wednesday morning episode, Alex Kozora and I get right into talking about the Baltimore Ravens firing HC John Harbaugh on Tuesday and all of the fallout and related items associated with that move. We discuss candidates to succeed Harbaugh in Baltimore and much more. We also discuss whether Harbaugh's firing has any impact on the Steelers quickly deciding to move on from HC Mike Tomlin, should he lose in the Monday Wild Card game. After quite a bit of head coaching talk from around the NFL, Alex and I talk quite a bit about Steelers K Chris Boswell and his failed extra point attempt late in the Week 18 game against the Ravens. Specifically, we discuss that miss by Boswell being in the books as a blocked kick and whether the tape shows any conclusiveness to that being the case. We also discuss the confusion related to the initial official scoring related to the Boswell failed extra point attempt. Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger made an interesting statement on his Tuesday podcast regarding a recent conversion that he had with Boswell, so we make sure to discuss that briefly. The Steelers made a practice squad move on Tuesday, so Alex and I make sure to cover that transaction early in this show. We also discuss the Steelers roster officially being at 52 players as of Wednesday morning. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin held his weekly press conference on Tuesday and as usual, Alex and I parse all of the notable things that he had to say to the media. We discuss his comments on the team's health heading into Super Wild Card week. We discuss how healthy the team is right now and the possibility of a few players having their 21-day practice windows opened on Thursday. Tomlin talked about special teams play on Tuesday, so Alex and I discuss that topic on the heels of the team's Week 18 win against the Ravens. We also go over what Tomlin had to say about the play of DT Keeanu Benton and DT Cameron Heyward against the Ravens. We make sure to cover Tomlin's comments on the team starting faster as well as what he had to say about the return from suspension of WR DK Metcalf. Alex and I begin our weekly recap of the All-22 tape of the Steelers' last game, the Sunday night home win against the Ravens. We start on the defensive side of the football and spend a lot of time discussing the play of several individual players. After thoroughly discussing the defensive tape from Week 18, Alex and I then do the same when it comes to the offensive side of the football. The 2025 All-Pro selections should come out on Friday, so ahead of that, Alex and I go over the list of Steelers players likely to receive votes. We also give our thoughts on the two players on the team that are most likely to be voted First-Team selections. This 110-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted and we wrap things up by answering several emails we received from listeners. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

●   The Moment Everything Broke  ●      Watching the "Impossible" Happen   ●      Rewriting Your Medical Identity   ●      From Skeptic to Investigator  ●      The Meaning of "UnCurable"   ●       Hope Without False Promises   ●       When Patients Should Question Their Diagnosis  ●       And so much more!   Links mentioned in this episode! Show notes page: https://burnitnutrition.com/podcast193/ . .  LMNT – Get a free sample pack with your first order – https://drinklmnt.com/burnit . . BiOptimizers - Get Berberine Breaththrough and Magnesium Breakthrough with a 10% discount with code burnit   - http://bioptimizers.com/burnit . . Learn more about Dr Aaron Hartman: Website: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/ Book: https://uncurablebook.com/   . . Podcast Shop Page for Best Deals at https://burnitnutrition.com/shop  . Leave me a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/burn-it-nutrition-podcast/id1195955730?mt=2  . Follow Joseph Navarro on Instagram under @BurnitNutrition . Follow Joseph Navarro on Facebook under @BurnitNutrition . Thank You for Listening!! Please share this episode! Be the one who helps spark a transformation in your family! Feedback to share? Send email to info@BurnitNutrition.com Subscribe! Don't miss another episode! Notice of Sponsorship Affiliate Disclosure with BiOptimizers, LMNT,  Fair Use Disclaimer The following podcast episode contains audio clips that are used under the doctrine of fair use as defined by United States copyright law. These clips are used for purposes of commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. All rights to the original audio content remain with the respective copyright holders. This use is not intended to infringe upon their rights, but to enhance the discussion and understanding of the topic at hand. Please read the full medical disclaimer  burnitnutrition.com/medical-disclaimer/

Starting the year strong with my friend Ashton Hall on Mature Me

Hey friends! Kaleb and I are so excited to kick off 2026 with this episode! Kaleb and I sat down and had a really honest convo about where we crushed it last year… and where we definitely did not

Be mysterious. Don't double-text. Use “tricks” to make her chase you. Yuck! Most dating advice is as outdated as flip phones and Fax machines. The old playbook just doesn't work. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett unveils his 26 New Dating Rules for 2026. In part 1, he shares how to be kind and confident, why texting “like a girl” is a good thing (seriously!), and reveals the playful dating app opener that women love.Episode Highlights:02:05: Why Women Want You to Talk to Them IRL (and How to Do It)07:05: How to Channel Your First Date Nerves to Spark a Connection09:14: The Dating App Opener You Must Try20:50: The Dreaded Mistake to Stop Making on Dates24:51: Talk about This to NEVER Run Out of Things to SayBOOK A FREE CALL WITH DATING COACH CONNELL BARRETT TO LEARN IF 1-ON-1 COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU:DatingTransformation.comEMAIL CONNELL TO GET A FREE COPY OF HIS BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON'T”:connell@datingtransformation.com

THE DESERT ONE TRAGEDY AND THE GEOPOLITICAL STAKES OF THE 1980 ELECTION Colleague Craig Unger. Author Craig Unger discusses the failed "Desert One" rescue mission on April 24, 1980, where mechanical failures and a collision resulted in eight American deaths, ending any immediate hope of rescuing 52 hostages held in Iran. Unger explains that while the Shah of Iran had been a US puppet installed by a 1953 CIA coup, the 1979 revolution replaced him with a hostile Islamic Republic, turning a strategic ally into an enemy. The hostage crisis became the central issue of the 1980 campaign; a successful rescue would likely have secured Carter's reelection, while failure favored Ronald Reagan. Additionally, the segment highlights the strained relationship between Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, noting that despite the Camp David Accords, Israel feared an Iraqi victory over Iran would create a dangerous regional superpower. NUMBER 1

VENEZUELA AS A POTENTIAL SINKHOLE AND THE END OF AMERICAN OMNIPOTENCE Colleagues Gaius and Germanicus, Friends of History Debating Society, Londinium, 91 AD. The speakers analyze a failed US"decapitation" strike in Venezuela intended to replace Maduro with Delcy Rodriguez, a move that resulted in confusion regarding the loyalty of Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino. They argue that the "omnipotence" the US displayed in Panama or during Desert Storm has vanished, leaving the empire unable to easily topple regimes. Venezuela is described as a potential "sinkhole" defined by complex terrain and heavily armed, "uncontrollable" guerrilla groups that would make intervention a "gigantic mess." The discussion concludes that the US is "hoist by its own petard," having relied on "military theater"—the illusion that waving a wand creates authority—which is now failing against a fractious reality. Unlike the 1990s, the US lacks the force capacity to manage such a conflict without facing an "impossible guerrilla war" that could destroy its remaining reputation. NUMBER 1 1954

Jared and Mike wish you all a Happy J6, as we... uh... "celebrate" the fifth anniversary of the US Capitol Riot. They're joined by award-winning British journalist James Ball to reflect on what's happened to the field of "anti-disinformation" research and journalism. Those efforts peaked around the 2020 election, then almost completely fell apart. What happened for things to go so wrong? And what, if anything, can be done to keep the spirit of those efforts alive?Links for James:The Verge: "The war on disinformation is a losing battle"Bluesky: @jamesrball.com / X: @jamesrbukJoin our Patreon to access weekly premium episodes: http://patreon.com/PostingThroughItPreorder Mike's book: "Strange People on the Hill: How Extremism Tore Apart a Small American Town"Closing Track: "As Good As I Once Was" by Toby Keith (Editorial Note: Jared says he's sorry.)

In hour one, the Miami Dolphins are further away from competing than they were a season ago after another disaster ending. Discussing Tua and McDaniel's future and where the organization needs to go from here with Clay Ferraro of Local 10.

CLEVELAND BROWNS FIRE KEVIN STEFANSKI! Shedeur Sanders Comments on FAILED Head Coach!

Would it be a failed season if the Bears lose in the wild-card round? full 786 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:17:20 +0000 kN79GMq14qvAlGyFFHaif8g5Yk83GNcq nfl,chicago bears,sports Spiegel & Holmes Show nfl,chicago bears,sports Would it be a failed season if the Bears lose in the wild-card round? Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. CT) on 670 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwav

LINDBERGH'S 1939 RETURN AND FDR'S FAILED RECRUITMENT Colleague H.W. Brands. H.W. Brandsdiscusses Charles Lindbergh's 1939 return to America amidst rising European tensions. Lindbergh, world-famous for his 1927 transatlantic flight and the tragic kidnapping of his son, is greeted by paparazzi and invited to meet FDR. Brands explains that while Roosevelt found Lindbergh charming, the President unsuccessfully attempted to recruit the aviator into his administration to control his potential opposition to American intervention in the looming war. NUMBER 1

In this explosive Hidden Killers deep-dive, we bring together two of the sharpest minds in criminal profiling—retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer—to expose how Bryan Kohberger failed at every stage of his crime, his aftermath, and even his attempts at psychological control. This episode dissects the myth of Kohberger as a “mastermind” and replaces it with the truth: a man who wanted to be feared, studied, and remembered, but instead collapsed under the weight of his own incompetence. Robin Dreeke breaks down the crumbling psychology beneath Kohberger's persona—his grandiosity, his obsession with superiority, and the fantasy world he tried to construct online as “Papa Roger,” a self-appointed expert who desperately wanted attention. We examine Alivea Goncalves' devastating victim impact statement through the eyes of a behavioral profiler—how her words cut directly through Kohberger's ego and hit the one place he feels pain: his illusion of genius. Then, Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony to unravel the newly uncovered shovel evidence from Pennsylvania—dirt still caked on it, soil samples tested, locations compared. Investigators believed the missing murder weapon or clothing could have been buried. Why? Because this wasn't a mastermind's cleanup. It was frantic, sloppy, and driven by panic, not brilliance. And yet the shovel suggests he still clung to ritual, control, and trophy-keeping impulses. We dig into Kohberger's obsessive pre-crime surveillance, his digital trail, his chaotic crime scene, his compulsive post-crime behavior—and the haunting question: Was he burying evidence, or burying the last scraps of an identity he could no longer maintain? From botched planning to failed manipulation to the possibility of a still-hidden weapon, this episode dismantles Kohberger's mythology and reveals the truth behind the man who wanted to be infamous—yet has become forgettable. #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalProfiling #BehavioralAnalysis #IdahoMurders #ForensicEvidence Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this explosive Hidden Killers deep-dive, we bring together two of the sharpest minds in criminal profiling—retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer—to expose how Bryan Kohberger failed at every stage of his crime, his aftermath, and even his attempts at psychological control. This episode dissects the myth of Kohberger as a “mastermind” and replaces it with the truth: a man who wanted to be feared, studied, and remembered, but instead collapsed under the weight of his own incompetence. Robin Dreeke breaks down the crumbling psychology beneath Kohberger's persona—his grandiosity, his obsession with superiority, and the fantasy world he tried to construct online as “Papa Roger,” a self-appointed expert who desperately wanted attention. We examine Alivea Goncalves' devastating victim impact statement through the eyes of a behavioral profiler—how her words cut directly through Kohberger's ego and hit the one place he feels pain: his illusion of genius. Then, Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony to unravel the newly uncovered shovel evidence from Pennsylvania—dirt still caked on it, soil samples tested, locations compared. Investigators believed the missing murder weapon or clothing could have been buried. Why? Because this wasn't a mastermind's cleanup. It was frantic, sloppy, and driven by panic, not brilliance. And yet the shovel suggests he still clung to ritual, control, and trophy-keeping impulses. We dig into Kohberger's obsessive pre-crime surveillance, his digital trail, his chaotic crime scene, his compulsive post-crime behavior—and the haunting question: Was he burying evidence, or burying the last scraps of an identity he could no longer maintain? From botched planning to failed manipulation to the possibility of a still-hidden weapon, this episode dismantles Kohberger's mythology and reveals the truth behind the man who wanted to be infamous—yet has become forgettable. #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalProfiling #BehavioralAnalysis #IdahoMurders #ForensicEvidence Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this explosive Hidden Killers deep-dive, we bring together two of the sharpest minds in criminal profiling—retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer—to expose how Bryan Kohberger failed at every stage of his crime, his aftermath, and even his attempts at psychological control. This episode dissects the myth of Kohberger as a “mastermind” and replaces it with the truth: a man who wanted to be feared, studied, and remembered, but instead collapsed under the weight of his own incompetence. Robin Dreeke breaks down the crumbling psychology beneath Kohberger's persona—his grandiosity, his obsession with superiority, and the fantasy world he tried to construct online as “Papa Roger,” a self-appointed expert who desperately wanted attention. We examine Alivea Goncalves' devastating victim impact statement through the eyes of a behavioral profiler—how her words cut directly through Kohberger's ego and hit the one place he feels pain: his illusion of genius. Then, Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony to unravel the newly uncovered shovel evidence from Pennsylvania—dirt still caked on it, soil samples tested, locations compared. Investigators believed the missing murder weapon or clothing could have been buried. Why? Because this wasn't a mastermind's cleanup. It was frantic, sloppy, and driven by panic, not brilliance. And yet the shovel suggests he still clung to ritual, control, and trophy-keeping impulses. We dig into Kohberger's obsessive pre-crime surveillance, his digital trail, his chaotic crime scene, his compulsive post-crime behavior—and the haunting question: Was he burying evidence, or burying the last scraps of an identity he could no longer maintain? From botched planning to failed manipulation to the possibility of a still-hidden weapon, this episode dismantles Kohberger's mythology and reveals the truth behind the man who wanted to be infamous—yet has become forgettable. #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalProfiling #BehavioralAnalysis #IdahoMurders #ForensicEvidence Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this explosive Hidden Killers deep-dive, we bring together two of the sharpest minds in criminal profiling—retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke and retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer—to expose how Bryan Kohberger failed at every stage of his crime, his aftermath, and even his attempts at psychological control. This episode dissects the myth of Kohberger as a “mastermind” and replaces it with the truth: a man who wanted to be feared, studied, and remembered, but instead collapsed under the weight of his own incompetence. Robin Dreeke breaks down the crumbling psychology beneath Kohberger's persona—his grandiosity, his obsession with superiority, and the fantasy world he tried to construct online as “Papa Roger,” a self-appointed expert who desperately wanted attention. We examine Alivea Goncalves' devastating victim impact statement through the eyes of a behavioral profiler—how her words cut directly through Kohberger's ego and hit the one place he feels pain: his illusion of genius. Then, Jennifer Coffindaffer joins Tony to unravel the newly uncovered shovel evidence from Pennsylvania—dirt still caked on it, soil samples tested, locations compared. Investigators believed the missing murder weapon or clothing could have been buried. Why? Because this wasn't a mastermind's cleanup. It was frantic, sloppy, and driven by panic, not brilliance. And yet the shovel suggests he still clung to ritual, control, and trophy-keeping impulses. We dig into Kohberger's obsessive pre-crime surveillance, his digital trail, his chaotic crime scene, his compulsive post-crime behavior—and the haunting question: Was he burying evidence, or burying the last scraps of an identity he could no longer maintain? From botched planning to failed manipulation to the possibility of a still-hidden weapon, this episode dismantles Kohberger's mythology and reveals the truth behind the man who wanted to be infamous—yet has become forgettable. #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #FBIAnalysis #TrueCrimePodcast #CriminalProfiling #BehavioralAnalysis #IdahoMurders #ForensicEvidence Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

THE CAMBODIAN INCURSION AND DOMESTIC UNREST Colleague Geoffrey Wawro. In 1970, Nixonauthorized an incursion into Cambodia to destroy NVA sanctuaries and supply lines, but the operation failed strategically as the enemy simply retreated deeper into the country and returned later. While the invasion widened the war and ignited massive domestic unrest, including the fatal shootings at Kent State, it also consolidated Nixon's political base, the "Silent Majority." This polarization was evidenced by the "Hard Hat" riots, where workers attacked anti-war protesters, demonstrating that a significant portion of the country still supported the administration's efforts. NUMBER 14

Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly pointed to Jeffrey Epstein's 2007–2008 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) as a shield against her own criminal exposure, arguing that the deal's language was broad enough to insulate not just Epstein, but those who allegedly assisted him. Her defense leaned heavily on the clause that purported to cover unnamed “co-conspirators,” claiming that federal prosecutors had already bargained away the government's ability to charge her years later. By framing the NPA as a sweeping, binding promise, Maxwell attempted to recast herself as a beneficiary of Epstein's deal—despite not being a signatory and despite the agreement being negotiated without victims' meaningful input.Courts ultimately rejected that strategy, finding that the NPA did not grant Maxwell immunity and could not be stretched to function as a blanket pardon for future defendants. Judges emphasized that the agreement bound only the parties who signed it, applied to a specific jurisdiction, and did not override later federal prosecutions based on independently gathered evidence. In effect, Maxwell's reliance on the NPA backfired: it highlighted how aggressively Epstein's deal had been used to suppress accountability, while underscoring that she was trying to inherit protections never legally hers. The failure of that argument reinforced a central point of her case—that Epstein's extraordinary deal distorted justice—but it did not save her from facing charges herself.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT THE FAILED OSTER CONSPIRACY OF 1938 Colleague Charles Spicer. Charles Spicer discusses the 1938 Oster Conspiracy, a plot by Hitler's opponents to utilize police and army units to arrest him. This coup depended on Hitler attacking Czechoslovakia, but Neville Chamberlain's arrival and appeasement policy destroyed the conspirators' necessary casus belli, ruining a vital chance to stop the coming war. 0CT0BER 16, 1946. NUREMBERG WAR CRIMES CONVICTION HANGED ALFRED JODL. LAST WORDS, "I GREET MY FUHRER."

PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT THE MISSED OPPORTUNITY IN THE RHINELAND Colleague Charles Spicer. In 1936, Hitler violated treaties by moving troops into the Rhineland. Despite prior warnings, London and Parisfailed to react due to prevailing pacifist sentiment. Spicer explains that because Hitler's soldiers lacked live ammunition, standing up to this aggression could have easily prevented the tragedy of World War II. 1945-46 NUREMBERG TRIBUNAL.

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Police in Los Angeles are searching for a child’s family after a failed car theft left a toddler and a dog alone inside a car in Highland Park. A former employee of NFL star Stefon Diggs accuses him of choking her during a dispute over unpaid wages, and the 32-year-old wide receiver now faces felony charges while strongly denying the claims. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly pointed to Jeffrey Epstein's 2007–2008 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) as a shield against her own criminal exposure, arguing that the deal's language was broad enough to insulate not just Epstein, but those who allegedly assisted him. Her defense leaned heavily on the clause that purported to cover unnamed “co-conspirators,” claiming that federal prosecutors had already bargained away the government's ability to charge her years later. By framing the NPA as a sweeping, binding promise, Maxwell attempted to recast herself as a beneficiary of Epstein's deal—despite not being a signatory and despite the agreement being negotiated without victims' meaningful input.Courts ultimately rejected that strategy, finding that the NPA did not grant Maxwell immunity and could not be stretched to function as a blanket pardon for future defendants. Judges emphasized that the agreement bound only the parties who signed it, applied to a specific jurisdiction, and did not override later federal prosecutions based on independently gathered evidence. In effect, Maxwell's reliance on the NPA backfired: it highlighted how aggressively Epstein's deal had been used to suppress accountability, while underscoring that she was trying to inherit protections never legally hers. The failure of that argument reinforced a central point of her case—that Epstein's extraordinary deal distorted justice—but it did not save her from facing charges herself.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

PLATO'S FAILED FIRST MISSION TO SICILY Colleague Professor James Romm. Professor Romm details Plato's background, including his connection to the Thirty Tyrants in Athens and his philosophy of "forms." Plato was invited to Syracuse by Dion, who hoped the philosopher could reform the tyrant Dionysius the Elder. However, this first visit was a disaster; Plato attempted to lecture the ruler on ethics and moral behavior, resulting in the philosopher being dismissed from the court with dishonor. NUMBER 6 1900 SYRACUSE

THE BANISHMENT OF DION Colleague Professor James Romm. Plato returned to Syracuse to tutor Dionysius the Younger, hoping to create an enlightened monarch, but found a court defined by drunkenness and immaturity. The experiment failed when Dion, Plato's ally, sent a letter to Carthage that the tyrant interpreted as treason. Dionysiusbanished Dion and kept Plato under a form of house arrest to maintain the appearance of an alliance, while the tyrant solidified his power. NUMBER 7 4TH CENTURY BCE SYRACUSE

In this episode of Remnant Radio, we debunk the“prophetic words” from Jeremiah Johnson. Joined by guest co-host JonMark Baker with the Minor Prophets Podcast and Michael Miller, we clarify up front that this is not a cessationist critique—everyone on the panel affirms and practices continuationist gifts, including prophecy. Our aim is to model biblical “testing and weighing” (1 Cor. 14:29; 1 Thess. 5:19–22) for the health of the church.We walk through multiple clips from Johnson's “2025” prophecy, assessing whether the claims are genuinely prophetic, testable, and rooted in sound exegesis—or whether they function as “words of obvious,” built from current events and broadly plausible predictions. We also address methodological red flags, including numerology-style reasoning, vague claims that cannot be meaningfully verified, and the way certain segments appear to preempt criticism by framing accusations as “Leviathan” twisting words. Along the way, we discuss the importance of judging not only the content of a prophetic word but also the prophet's credibility and fruit, especially when public prophecy has a track record of harm, manipulation, or failed predictions.How to Test Prophecy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMsjeViSScFHAxEWVUTMiJvLHWHF7hOE1 Join the conversation, test everything, and hold fast to what is good.00:00 Introduction02:15 Why charismatics must test prophecy04:30 How bad prophecy damages the church07:15 Trump as a “wartime president” prophecy10:05 Assassination warnings and predictable claims11:55 Israel conflict prophecy evaluated12:50 Candace Owens “Spirit of Jehu” prophecy14:40 Kanye West prophecy that backfired16:15 Mike Bickle and “passing the crown” prophecy19:05 Explaining “words of obvious”20:55 Can this be Googled? Testing modern prophecy24:00 Numbers 25 and Matthew 25 for 202525:45 Sexual sin prophecy and obvious trends27:10 Misusing Mephibosheth in prophecy31:00 Allegations of spiritual manipulation33:45 Bob Gladstone and the Charlotte church plant37:15 Failed accountability and oversight49:35 Increasing angelic activity claims51:10 Leviathan, accusation, and twisting words54:40 Does this prophecy point to Christ or the prophet?57:45 Biblical tests for false prophecy (Jeremiah 23 & 28)01:00:30 Public prophecy versus local church prophecy01:03:45 Why we are not against prophecy01:05:00 The cost of untested

This show originally aired in the summer of 2025.  How do you rebuild after a real estate investing setback — and turn it into long-term rental success? In this episode of The Real Wealth Show, Kathy Fettke sits down with RealWealth member Sam Jo to share a powerful comeback story every investor can learn from. After losing money on a house flip during the 2007 housing downturn, Sam walked away from real estate for years. Nearly a decade later — and following a pandemic-related business closure — he returned with a smarter strategy focused on cash-flowing rental properties. Sam explains how he built a rental portfolio in Cleveland, why affordable Midwest markets stood out, and how partnering with RealWealth helped him avoid costly mistakes and accelerate his growth. If you're interested in building a rental property portfolio, learning from past failures, and investing with a long-term mindset, this episode offers practical insight and real-world inspiration.

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Episode Summary:In this episode of Explaining History, Nick continues his exploration of 1960s radicalism, focusing on the disconnect between the student-led "New Left" and the American working class.While the counterculture is often remembered through images of campus protests and the SDS, the reality was far more complex. Drawing on Kim McQuaid's The Anxious Years and Mike Davis's Set the Night on Fire, we examine why the anti-war movement struggled to build bridges with blue-collar workers who were enjoying unprecedented prosperity.From the "hard hat riots" to the collapse of the Old Left after Khrushchev's secret speech, we delve into the ideological vacuum that student radicals tried—and largely failed—to fill. Why did the New Left view unions as "traitors to their class"? And how did the affluent origins of the student movement alienate the very people they hoped to liberate?Plus: Important announcements about our upcoming live masterclasses for history students in early 2026!Key Topics:The Ivory Tower: Why the New Left remained isolated on university campuses.The Hard Hat Riots: The clash between student radicals and pro-Nixon construction workers.The Collapse of the Old Left: How 1956 and 1968 destroyed faith in Soviet communism.Affluence vs. Revolution: Why prosperity dampened the revolutionary zeal of the American working class.Books Mentioned:The Anxious Years by Kim McQuaidSet the Night on Fire by Mike Davis and Jon WienerOne-Dimensional Man by Herbert MarcuseExplaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Seltzer attempted a table jump at the Phans of Philly tailgate yesterday — and the video quickly went viral around WIP. The WIP Afternoon Show reacts and breaks it all down.

What went wrong with Burma's democratic experiment? How are we to understand the country's turbulent politics in the wake of the 2021 coup? In this conversation with Duncan McCargo, Amitav Acharya talks about his new book on Burma, which draws extensively on communications with young activists he refers to as “thought warriors”. He also discusses the challenges of researching a closed country, and why he decided to write a crossover book that he hopes will reach beyond the usual academic audiences. A decade ago, Burma was full of light and hope. Today, it has descended into darkness and despair. The once promising political and opening up of the country has been set back, possibly for a long time. How did this happen? Why? Many outside observers were surprised by the latest developments, but in some ways they were rather predictable. For those watching Burma the February 2021 coup was in the making for some time.  Tragic Nation: Burma--Why and How Democracy Failed (Penguin Random House, 2023) provides a timely and insightful account of the political situation in Burma, assessing why the country experienced the coup, what are the implications for the people of Burma and the Southeast Asian region, and what role the international community can play to prevent Burma becoming a failed state. Amitav Acharya is a distinguished professor and the UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance, School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC. His writings on Southeast Asia include Whose Ideas Matter: Agency and Power in Asian Regionalism (Cornell, 2009). Duncan McCargo is director of the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies and a professor of political science at the University of Copenhagen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly pointed to Jeffrey Epstein's 2007–2008 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) as a shield against her own criminal exposure, arguing that the deal's language was broad enough to insulate not just Epstein, but those who allegedly assisted him. Her defense leaned heavily on the clause that purported to cover unnamed “co-conspirators,” claiming that federal prosecutors had already bargained away the government's ability to charge her years later. By framing the NPA as a sweeping, binding promise, Maxwell attempted to recast herself as a beneficiary of Epstein's deal—despite not being a signatory and despite the agreement being negotiated without victims' meaningful input.Courts ultimately rejected that strategy, finding that the NPA did not grant Maxwell immunity and could not be stretched to function as a blanket pardon for future defendants. Judges emphasized that the agreement bound only the parties who signed it, applied to a specific jurisdiction, and did not override later federal prosecutions based on independently gathered evidence. In effect, Maxwell's reliance on the NPA backfired: it highlighted how aggressively Epstein's deal had been used to suppress accountability, while underscoring that she was trying to inherit protections never legally hers. The failure of that argument reinforced a central point of her case—that Epstein's extraordinary deal distorted justice—but it did not save her from facing charges herself.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Carl and Mike continue with their football talk and share thoughts on why there may be the feeling of "wasted opportunity" in regards to the Falcons and their level of talent, however having another season in which they do not reach the playoffs, eighth season in a row. As their conversation continued, they shared thoughts on the relationship between the Falcons and Kirk Cousins to which they discussed if the Falcons should have made it a competition for QB1 coming into this season.

What went wrong with Burma's democratic experiment? How are we to understand the country's turbulent politics in the wake of the 2021 coup? In this conversation with Duncan McCargo, Amitav Acharya talks about his new book on Burma, which draws extensively on communications with young activists he refers to as “thought warriors”. He also discusses the challenges of researching a closed country, and why he decided to write a crossover book that he hopes will reach beyond the usual academic audiences. A decade ago, Burma was full of light and hope. Today, it has descended into darkness and despair. The once promising political and opening up of the country has been set back, possibly for a long time. How did this happen? Why? Many outside observers were surprised by the latest developments, but in some ways they were rather predictable. For those watching Burma the February 2021 coup was in the making for some time.  Tragic Nation: Burma--Why and How Democracy Failed (Penguin Random House, 2023) provides a timely and insightful account of the political situation in Burma, assessing why the country experienced the coup, what are the implications for the people of Burma and the Southeast Asian region, and what role the international community can play to prevent Burma becoming a failed state. Amitav Acharya is a distinguished professor and the UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance, School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC. His writings on Southeast Asia include Whose Ideas Matter: Agency and Power in Asian Regionalism (Cornell, 2009). Duncan McCargo is director of the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies and a professor of political science at the University of Copenhagen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

In a case dubbed 'Nassar 2.0,' an Olympic watchdog failed to close yet another abuse case against a gymnastics coach. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

The Information's Stephanie Palazzolo talks with TITV Host Akash Pasricha about Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI agent startup Manus and the biggest inflection points of the 2025 AI race. We also talk with SuRo Capital's Willy Lee about the future of Neoclouds like CoreWeave and OpenAI's competitive risks, and Aaron Tilley joins to predict how Apple will reverse its AI slump in 2026. Finally, we get into whether Elon Musk actually met his ambitious 2025 goals for Tesla and SpaceX with our reporter Theo Wayt.Articles discussed on this episode: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/2026-predictions-apple-will-reverse-ai-slumphttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/top-ai-themes-2025-watching-next-yearhttps://www.theinformation.com/briefings/metas-acquisition-values-manus-2-billionhttps://www.theinformation.com/briefings/meta-acquires-manus-ai-agentTITV airs on YouTube, X and LinkedIn at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. Or check us out wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to: - The Information on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theinformation- The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/subscribe_hSign up for the AI Agenda newsletter: https://www.theinformation.com/features/ai-agenda

For decades, snack companies believed Americans wanted everything sweeter.More sugar. More chocolate. More indulgence.But what if that assumption was wrong?In this episode, a mother-daughter team set out to make a sleeker version of a chocolate almond— and nearly lose everything in the process.Val Griffith was a longtime TV producer in Seattle. Her daughter Breezy was bouncing between failing business ideas in Miami and New York. When a family tragedy brought Breezy back home, the two began talking about food, snacking, and why chocolate-covered almonds were always so… overdone.Their insight was deceptively simple: what if you used less sugar, not fake sugar — and a thin coating of chocolate instead of a fat one? Turning that idea into SkinnyDipped meant years of failed experiments, dipping almonds by hand, manufacturing out of a converted chicken coop, and demoing almonds one by one. When they finally got a breakthrough order from Target, they faced a near-disaster: 40,000 pounds of rancid almonds. What followed was a frantic race to save the deal — and later, a far more dangerous question: is this business ever going to make it?WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How failing at micro-businesses quietly builds founder skillWhy manufacturing is often the biggest obstacle in food startupsThe nail-biting risk of saying yes to Target too earlyHow growth can mask deeply broken economicsWhat it takes to fix a business when funding disappearsTIMESTAMPS: 00:07:25 - How Breezy's early forays into the food business failed — and why they mattered.00:11:00 - How a family loss brought Breezy and her mom together — and changed the direction of their lives 00:21:07 - Reinventing a stale bulk-bin snack: The road-trip conversations that sparked a new recipe: 00:31:20 - The Home Depot paint sprayer experiment: A brilliant idea that failed spectacularly.00:38:56 - SkinnyDipped's first “facility:” one oven, no heat, no hot water 00:49:28 - How a chance meeting in a bar changed the company's trajectory00:55:41 - Target takes the plunge and SkinnyDipped nearly drowns: how a chain-wide launch almost breaks the business01:7:47 - Growth without profit: How the founders recover after hitting rock bottom01:21:44 - The mother-daughter equation: wisdom + jet fuel01:26:13 - Small Business Spotlight —-----------------------Hey—want to be a guest on HIBT?If you're building a business, why not get advice from some of the greatest entrepreneurs on Earth?Every Thursday on the HIBT Advice Line, a previous HIBT guest helps new entrepreneurs work through the challenges they're facing right now. Advice that's smart, actionable, and absolutely free.Just call 1-800-433-1298, leave a message, and you may soon get guidance from someone who started where you did, and went on to build something massive.So—give us a call.We can't wait to hear what you're working on.—-----------This episode was produced by Kerry Thompson with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Chris Maccini. Our engineers were Robert Rodriguez and Kwesi Lee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From The Gridiron to Visionary Photographer: Tony Mandarich reinvents greatnessSome careers define chapters. Others rewrite entire stories.In this episode of The Travel Wins, I sit down with Tony Mandarich — known first to the world as a powerhouse offensive lineman, and now celebrated as a bold, imaginative photographer based in Arizona. His journey from the roar of football stadiums to the quiet precision of the studio is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless curiosity.Tony has always believed that true greatness lies beyond the comfort zone — that exceptional accomplishments demand the courage to explore uncharted territory. That belief took root early. During the mid-1980s at Michigan State University, he became a dominant force on the field, earning All-American honors twice and being named Big Ten Lineman of the Year in both 1987 and 1988. His team claimed the Big Ten Championship and the 1988 Rose Bowl title, cementing his place in college football history.Drafted second overall in the 1989 NFL Draft, Tony spent four seasons with the Green Bay Packers and three with the Indianapolis Colts. But even while football consumed his life, another spark quietly ignited.In 1989, during a Sports Illustrated photoshoot in Venice Beach, Tony discovered something unexpected: a fascination with the art of photography — specifically, the way light could be shaped, bent, and sculpted to create emotion. That moment planted a seed that would eventually transform his second act.After retiring from football in 1999, Tony devoted himself to mastering the craft. He didn't rush. He studied. Experimented. Failed. Improved. Over time, his photography evolved into a distinct visual signature — a combination of technical precision and imaginative storytelling that captured the attention of art directors, advertising agencies, and digital marketers across the country.Today, Tony is known for his striking composite photography, seamlessly blending people and backgrounds to create images that feel cinematic, surreal, and deeply human. His willingness to embrace new tools — including emerging AI creative technologies — shows the same spirit that once drove him on the field: adapt, learn, and push the boundaries further.What I loved most about our conversation wasn't just his success — it was his humility, honesty, and openness about reinvention. Tony reminds us that you can build an extraordinary second chapter, no matter where your first one began.Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, athlete, or traveler searching for your next direction, Tony's story proves that growth lives on the other side of curiosity.

Mark Willard and Ephraim Salaam discuss the Buffalo Bills failed 2-point conversion in the loss against the Eagles, and wonder why there isn’t more pressure being put on the Buffalo Bills with the absences of the Bengals and Chiefs in the postseason. The guys then discuss COY candidates, and why DeMeco Ryans has entered the discuss, before transitioning into their top 3 observations from the week including which backup QB has impressed Mark the most, which division shouldn’t be allowed in the postseason & the annoying intersection between streaming and sports. Mark and Ephraim then analyze if it’s a good thing or bad thing for a few teams that go for it on 4th down + possible Super Bowl predictions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, Georgia Congressman Austin Scott and Montana Congressman Troy Downing join the show to break down what's at stake in the final stretch of the year in Congress, and why the next policy decisions matter far beyond Washington.Rep. Scott explains how new media is reshaping the political battlefield, helping Republicans unify, block looming tax hikes, and confront inflation head-on. Drawing from personal experience, he delivers a blunt assessment of the Affordable Care Act's failures and makes the case for real healthcare competition, transparency in political spending, and cross-state insurance reforms to drive down costs for families.Rep. Downing outlines the race to pass critical appropriations bills while sounding the alarm on Obamacare's role in rising healthcare costs and market instability. He also spotlights America's vulnerability in critical minerals, particularly platinum and palladium, and details his Stop Russian Mineral Manipulation Act, aimed at protecting U.S. production, strengthening domestic processing, and ending reliance on hostile foreign supply chains.You can learn more about this podcast, Host Amanda Head, or follow either Congressman on X by searching for the respective handles: @FurthermorePod , @AmandaHead , @RepTroyDowning , @AustinScottGA08.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than four years after Better Being Company withdrew its IPO plans, one of the most historically significant dietary supplement brand portfolios finally got a (technically) new owner. Since that “Great Shutdown” period can be blurry for everybody, I'd guess most aren't aware Better Being Company filed Form S-1 with the SEC (in July 2021) for a proposed initial public offering…let alone that it postponed and eventually withdrew plans (due to market conditions) only a few months later. Obviously, hindsight granted us clarity to understand that despite the number of U.S. traditional IPOs in 2021 climbing to the highest levels since the late 1990s (and deal value hitting record levels), amid expectations for higher interest rates and a return of volatility…the market swiftly rotated away from risky, growth-oriented companies, which especially hurt small-cap IPOs. However, some might still argue it could've followed another dietary supplement company, Thorne Healthtech, that filed Form S-1 with the SEC something like a week after Better Being Company…and began trading a “downsized” IPO in September 2021. But even with continued strong sales growth, Thorne Healthtech struggled to maintain its IPO value until a 2023 acquisition by the private equity firm L Catterton offered stockholders a significant premium. Moreover, while most industry pundits would classify Better Being Company and Thorne Healthtech as direct competitors (due to offering similar categorical products), I see dramatically different strategic aspirations. Therefore, it's highly probable investors wouldn't have given Better Being Company a similar “spot landing” after eventually noticing it lacked the same prominence of Thorne Healthtech in this new “preventive health and wellness era” where consumers want a distinctively proactive, personalized, and integrative data-led approach. However, for the most part…private equity (and public markets) has adapted to lessons learned from this period, and positive momentum has been rebuilding throughout 2025. And that allows the recent Better Being Company announcement that it had been acquired by a syndicate of global investors led by Snapdragon Capital Partners (which has been a minority stake holder since July 2019). And assumably, Snapdragon Capital Partners would've built further conviction in the vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded dietary supplements and personal care products…because it had to buyout HGGC, the private equity firm that was responsible for taking Better Being Company (then known as Nutraceutical International) private in August 2017 for just shy of $450 million. But Snapdragon Capital stated in the recent press release that “Better Being Company has seen two years of explosive growth led by its flagship Solaray brand.” Additionally, within a trade publication article from earlier this year, President and Chief Commercial Officer (Kyle Garner), which joined in 2023, confirmed the strong recent performance of Better Being Company…stating 20% YoY growth and approaching $400 million in net sales (which would be about an additional $80 million in net sales compared to fiscal year 2020 financials). But then, beyond obviously looking for that successful future liquidity event...I'll explore where Snapdragon Capital Partners presumably envision Better Being Company going next?

JET STREAMS, BAD WEATHER, AND THE FAILURE OF EARLY RAIDS Colleague James M. Scott. Hansel'sprecision strategy failed due to Japan's adverse weather and violent jet streams, which blew at 230 mph and ruined bomber accuracy. The B-29, which cost $3.7 billion to develop, suffered from mechanical glitches like engine fires during the 3,000-mile flights from the Mariana Islands. Early raids against the Nakajima aircraft factory were ineffective, destroying only 1% of the target. While British commanders pressured Americans to switch to firebombing cities, Hansel refused to abandon precision tactics. Meanwhile, FDR's approval of the atomic bomb suggested leadership was open to city-destroying weapons. NUMBER 2 1945 0KINAWA

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Garrett & Blake talk about 2025.