Podcasts about First World

What is the point of a country that can freeze your bank account for your views? Today, I talk with Patrick Hiebert, founder of Autris (OTC: AUTR) and Veritas Villages, about why the "First World" is no longer the safest choice for your family. We dive into building Bitcoin citadels and why a "Tranquilo" life in El Salvador offers more security than the West.Patrick proves off-grid living is now a high-end luxury. Using the FIRST philosophy, he builds off-grid homes with localized power and water to ensure policy shifts in a distant capital cannot turn off your lights.Legal hurdles are the biggest barrier, but residency by investment is changing quickly. We compare El Salvador's Freedom Visa to more affordable options where your money goes further. A Nicaragua property or a Panamanian residency might be a better "Plan B" for those seeking legal status on a budget.Building eco-friendly homes in the tropics requires a "buffer" between Western expectations and local delivery. Patrick shares the reality of managing sustainable housing and why hands-on oversight is mandatory to avoid a nightmare.This shift toward sustainable development is a fundamental change in how we define safety. Technology makes relying on centralized systems a choice rather than a necessity. Whether you want a hedge or a new home, the "Bitcoin virus" is building a freer world. -Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Patrick Hiebert:Autris Group (OTCID: AUTR) (Parent Company): https://autrisgroup.comVeritas Villages: https://veritasvillages.comVeritas Villages YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veritasvillages Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VeritasVillagesOfficial/Patrick Hiebert on X: https://x.com/PatrickHiebertLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-hiebert/Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00  Intro02:02  What are the core philosophies of freedom-oriented communities? 3:08  How to achieve zero utility costs in luxury off-grid homes?04:53  Is Autris (AUTR) the first public Bitcoin Citadel company?07:02  How do community orchards and gardens solve food security?08:03  Can home Bitcoin mining offset HOA fees and property taxes?13:40  Why is the First World moving to El Salvador in 2026?19:39  Critical construction risks for expats in Central America30:16  Panama vs. El Salvador: Which 2026 residency is better?33:05  Is El Salvador safer than Canada and the UK? 2026 crime stats compared 51:50 Best solar and battery technology for luxury off-grid living in the tropicsLive From Bitcoin Beach

- First World Friday! - Stop trying to bring the Bears to Iowa!!! - USA wins!

In a world humming with AI, automation, and endless digital noise, something quieter and far more human is making a comeback. Community.In this episode of The Women On Top, Valerie Lynn sits down with Meagan Allers, Community Manager and Partnership Strategist at Marco Polo, for a conversation about what it really means to create spaces where people feel seen, safe, and connected. Not the kind of community measured in numbers or engagement metrics, but the kind that lingers, roots itself in trust, and feels like coming home.Together, they explore the often misunderstood difference between community building and community management, why genuine connection cannot be rushed or manufactured, and how introverts, often underestimated, can become some of the most powerful community leaders. Meagan shares her own winding path into this work, from boldly cold reaching out to start a women's pickleball group, to helping cultivate meaningful connection inside a fast growing tech company.They also talk about the quiet return to in person gatherings, the role of storytelling in technology, and the beautifully unexpected range of people finding connection through Marco Polo today. At its heart, this conversation is a reminder that while technology can scale systems, belonging is still built in small, human moments, one conversation at a time.If you are building a brand, nurturing a community, navigating loneliness in a hyper connected world, or simply craving something more real, this episode is for you.About Meagan: Meagan Allers is a Community Manager and Partnership Strategist at Marco Polo, where she designs spaces rooted in connection, trust, and belonging. With a background in storytelling, partnerships, and community strategy, Meagan brings a deeply human lens to tech, grounded in the belief that meaningful relationships are the foundation of everything worth building.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Community Building02:56 Community Building vs. Community Management06:04 The Journey into Community Building09:08 The Importance of Authentic Connection12:03 Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women14:59 Launching a Local Pickleball Community17:53 The Power of Cold Outreach20:58 Managing Community Energy and Engagement24:07 The Rise of In-Person Communities26:52 Niche Communities and Their Growth30:03 The Value of Community in Tech33:01 Unexpected Lessons from Startup Life36:14 Measuring Community Impact38:57 Diverse User Demographics of Marco Polo41:53 The Deeper Why Behind Community Work45:03 Closing Reflections and QuotesConnect with Meagan:linkedin.com/in/meaganallershttps://www.instagram.com/meaganallers/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/61574537443033/videos/Connect with The Women On Top: Follow The Women On Top Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts. Subscribe for more empowering conversations and stories! Website: https://thewomenontop.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewomenontop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewomenontoppodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-lynn/

- First World Friday! - They inject WHAT in their WHERE??? - MVP, Matt Stafford is coming back!

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Chris Norton and Will Ockenden of Prohibition PR unpack what modern media interviews really feel like for leaders today. They move past the old PR textbook and talk frankly about hot mic blunders, off‑record comments that never stayed off the record and the way journalists now hunt for viral moments. Their stories make the risks feel real, but the tone stays grounded rather than dramatic.Let them take you through a practical approach to landing messages with confidence in a digital‑first environment. Chris and Will explain how to prepare properly, handle awkward questions and speak with the kind of clarity that holds up on camera. The advice is direct, usable and built for anyone who represents a brand when the stakes are high and the margin for error is tiny. Is your strategy still right in 2026? Book a free 15-min no obligation discovery call with our host:

- First World Friday! - A.I. built a new JAW??? - Iowa State wins again!

Send us a textDiscovery is moving from search boxes to AI answers, and that shift rewards creators who ship useful content across platforms that language models trust. We sit down with Gary Vaynerchuk for a sharp, no-fluff talk about how to show up where it counts: YouTube and Shorts to feed Gemini, TikTok and Meta for intent-rich search, LinkedIn for underpriced B2B reach, and newsletters and podcasts that anchor your authority with durable text and audio. The plan for the next 30 days is simple: publish more, in more places, with clearer hooks and stronger stories, so both people and machines can find you.We dig into the rising need for provenance as deepfakes blur reality. Gary explains why blockchain-backed verification will matter as a ledger of truth, how signed media and ownership records can restore trust, and where builders might connect web and chain to certify origin and intent. We also unpack the future of AI brand characters: why owned IP will outlast hired faces, where it can backfire in the short term, and how transparent, well-crafted avatars become assets instead of shortcuts.For marketers and founders chasing interest-driven reach, the real skill is cultural fluency: knowing the first three seconds on TikTok, the thumbnail and retention game on YouTube, the long-form cadence and professionalism on LinkedIn, and the conversational spark on X. Gary's blunt takeaway cuts through the noise: make content a core job, not an afterthought, and stop overthinking creative with personal taste—let audience data guide iteration. If you're ready to build authority that AI cites and humans trust, hit play, take notes, and then publish your next piece today.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend who's building, and leave a quick review so more creators can find us.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on January 21, 2026. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/gary-vaynerchuk-on-creating-everywhere-to-stay-visible-in-an-ai-first-world/——Want to try out Metricool? Go to https://metricool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20260129_joeri-billast_web3-gary-vee_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q1And use the coupon Code: JOERIThis gives 30 days free of any Metricool Premium plan. ..........................................................................

- First World Friday! - It's REALLY REALLY REALLY COLD. - Championship Weekend is HERE!!

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- First World Friday! - GWAR covers "Pink Pony Club"??? - NFL Divisional rd preview!

And here we are in the First World! Right? We're in the First World now, right? Just like we were supposed to be? Right? Max spies a floating castle. Ignis feels. Chozo brings in another bird. Buster comes face to face with the earth. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you're looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd campaign check out this site and consider donating because it's a great site. Many sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com and https://pixabay.com/ Public domain sound effects used throughout The following songs from Nihilore.com were used:  Forgiven  You can find it on “World & Folk” playlist:  http://www.nihilore.com/world-music License:http://www.nihilore.com/license The following songs from Nihilore.com were used:  The Dimensionless Sphere You can find it on “Minimalism” playlist:  http://www.nihilore.com/minimal License:http://www.nihilore.com/license And as always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing theme music!

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WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! Today is the start of a WHOLE NEW YEAR, for ourselves, our families, our nation, and our AMERICAN FIRST-WORLD CULTURE—and 2026 is going to be AWESOME!Best of all, we're starting 2026 with an UTTERLY SMASHED OVERTON WINDOW on matters of migration, culture, race, and the demonstrable impossibility of first-world and third-world peoples to live in close proximity and in competition for the world's scarce resources. The cultural battlefield is now visible to all, as well as the harsh reality that there will ultimately be only ONE victorious peoples governing the globe's ostensibly first-world nations.  EITHER the third-world peoples will be expelled from first-world lands, and the proper cultural hierarchy re-established, OR civilization will be eradicated within our lifetimes. THOSE ARE THE STAKES. PREPARE ACCORDINGLY!

This holiday season, you'll see many charity fundraisers. I've already mentioned three, and I have another lined up for next week's open thread. Many great organizations ask me to signal-boost them, I'm happy to comply, and I'm delighted when any of you donate. Still, I used to hate this sort of thing. I'd be reading a blog I liked, then - wham, "please donate to save the starving children". Now I either have to donate to starving children, or feel bad that I didn't. And if I do donate, how much? Obviously no amount would fully reflect the seriousness of the problem. When I was a poor college student, I usually gave $10, because it was a nice round number; when I had more money, I usually gave $50, for the same reason. But then the next week, a different blog would advertise "please donate to save the starving children with cancer", and I'd feel like a shmuck for wasting my donation on non-cancerous starving children. Do I donate another $10, bringing my total up to the non-round number of $20? If I had a spare $20 for altruistic purposes, why hadn't I donated that the first time? It was all so unpleasant, and no matter what I did, I would feel all three of stingy and gullible and irrational. This is why I was so excited ten-odd years ago when I discovered the Giving What We Can Pledge. It's a commitment to give a certain percent of your income (originally 10%, but now there's also a 1-10% "trial" pledge) to the most effective charity you know. If you can't figure out which charity is most effective, you can just donate to Against Malaria Foundation, like all the other indecisive people. It's not that 10% is obviously the correct number in some deep sense. The people who picked it, picked it because it was big enough to matter, but not so big that nobody would do it. But having been picked, it's become a Schelling point. Take it, and you're one of the 10,000 people who's made this impressive commitment. If someone asks why you're not giving more, you can say "That would dilute the value of the Schelling point we've all agreed on and make it harder for other people to cooperate with us". The specific numbers and charities matter less than the way the pledge makes you think about your values and then yoke your behavior to them. In theory we're supposed to do this all the time. Another holiday institution, New Year's Resolutions, also centers around considering your values and yoking your behavior. But they famously don't work: most people don't have the willpower to go to the gym three times a week, or to volunteer at their local animal shelter on Sundays, or whatever else they decide on. That's why GWWC Pledge is so powerful. No willpower involved. Just go to your online banking portal, click click click, and you're done. Over my life, I don't know if I would say I've ever really changed my character or willpower or overall goodness/badness balance by more than a few percent. But I changed the amount I donated by a factor of ~ten, forever, with one very good decision. Unless you're a genius or a saint, your money is the strongest tool you have to change the world. 10% of an ordinary First World income donated to AMF saves dozens of lives over a career; even if you're a policeman or firefighter, you'll have trouble matching that through non-financial means. Unless you're Charlie Kirk or Heather Cox Richardson, no amount of your political activism or voting - let alone arguing on the Internet - will match the effect of donating to a politician or a cause you care about. And no amount of carpooling and eating vegan will help the climate as much as donating to carbon capture charities. Not an effective altruist? Think it's better to contribute to your local community, school, theater, or church? I'll argue with you later - but for now, my advice is the same. Have you thought really hard about how you should be contributing to your local community, school, theater, or church? (The fundraising letters my family used to get from our synagogue left little doubt about what form of contribution they preferred). Have you pledged some specific amount? You won't give beyond the $10-when-you-see-a-blog-fundraiser level unless you take a real pledge, registered by someone besides yourself - trust me, I've tested this. The GWWC website is mostly pitched at EAs. But if you like churches so much, you can probably get the same effect by pledging to God - and He keeps His own list, and offers His own member perks. To the degree that you care about changing the world beyond yourself and your family, in any direction, then the odds are good that this one decision - whether or not to take a binding charitable Pledge - matters more than every other decision you'll ever make combined. Maybe an order of magnitude more. It's something you can do right now, in five minutes. You shouldn't do it in five minutes; you should sit down and think about it hard and talk it over with your loved ones and make sure you're really planning to keep whatever pledge you make. But you could. And then every time you saw a charity fundraiser on a blog, you could think "Oh, sorry, I'm already living my life in accordance with my altruistic values, no thanks!" You wouldn't even have to worry about how much to donate. I don't even donate to half the fundraisers that I signal-boost! So if you have time this holiday season, and you're financially secure enough that it won't be a burden, think about whether there's some way you want the world to be different and better, whether there are charities that work on it, and whether you want to donate. Then, take the pledge. If you decide you want to do something but it's too stressful to figure out what, take a 3% trial pledge here, give it to Against Malaria Foundation, and come back next year to see if you're ready for the 10% version. UPDATE: Bentham's Bulldog also thinks you should take the pledge - here's his post. And I'll match his offer - take the full 10% pledge this month, and comment below so that I know about it, and I'll give you a free lifetime subscription to ACX. https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/the-pledge

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The Growing Tax Strike Movement. Thousands Refuse to Pay Taxes. The Scam That Revealed How Broken the AMERICAN TAX System Is! The Minnesota daycare fraud didn't just steal billions — it shattered the social contract. People work, pay taxes, and expect basic enforcement. What they got instead was a system with no guardrails, no urgency, and no accountability. When fraud is tolerated at scale, trust collapses — not just in government, but in the entire structure holding society together. The Attorney Andrew Branca Show Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/g0mXFO2pR9Q?si=JxivmHepuasTK1BN 273K subscribers 28,067 views Jan 3, 2026 "BRANCA FOR SCOTUS" MUGS! https://thebrancashow-shop.fourthwall... JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month:    / @thebrancashow   00:00:00 — The Social Contract Is Broken 00:01:00 — Congress Holds Power and Does Nothing 00:02:00 — A Nation Captured by a Tiny Bottleneck 00:03:00 — The Unelected Fourth Branch Runs Everything 00:04:00 — Paying Taxes as a Humiliation Ritual 00:05:00 — Middle-Class Labor Turned Into Loot 00:06:00 — When Loyalty Becomes One-Way 00:07:00 — First World vs. Third World Systems 00:08:00 — Taxes Now Mean More Fraud 00:09:00 — Competing With Handouts and Scams 00:10:00 — Why This Moment Feels Different 00:11:00 — The Awakening No One Can Unsee Visit Here: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook "You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun" -Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation) The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you. ➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors ➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble ​➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style. ​➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examples Get Your Free Book: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook   Trump Draws the Line: REMIGRATION! – Overton Window Shatters! The debate just moved. What was once unspeakable is now unavoidable: societies without enforcement lose trust, and trust is the foundation of civil order. The real choice isn't between perfect outcomes—it's between managed resolution and unmanaged collapse. Borders, enforcement, and consequences aren't cruelty; they're the minimum conditions for a functioning social contract. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/mGH8AuVHsIs?si=jnlEstRmCZfYFOhH The Attorney Andrew Branca Show 273K subscribers 59,843 views Jan 4, 2026 "BRANCA FOR SCOTUS" MUGS! https://thebrancashow-shop.fourthwall... JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month:    / @thebrancashow   00:00:00 — “Re-Migration” Enters the Mainstream 00:01:05 — Why Words Aren't Enough Without Action 00:02:10 — Demographics and the Question No One Wants Asked 00:03:15 — Elon Musk Steps Into the Fight 00:04:20 — The Overton Window Shatters 00:05:25 — White Guilt as a Political Weapon 00:06:30 — DEI and the Long Economic War 00:07:35 — Cultural Citizenship vs. Paper Citizenship 00:08:40 — Britain as a Warning Sign 00:09:45 — The Social Contract Is Breaking 00:10:50 — What “Mass Deportations” Really Means 00:11:55 — A Civilization-Level Choice Visit Here: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook

WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE! Today is the start of a WHOLE NEW YEAR, for ourselves, our families, our nation, and our AMERICAN FIRST-WORLD CULTURE—and 2026 is going to be AWESOME!Best of all, we're starting 2026 with an UTTERLY SMASHED OVERTON WINDOW on matters of migration, culture, race, and the demonstrable impossibility of first-world and third-world peoples to live in close proximity and in competition for the world's scarce resources. The cultural battlefield is now visible to all, as well as the harsh reality that there will ultimately be only ONE victorious peoples governing the globe's ostensibly first-world nations.  EITHER the third-world peoples will be expelled from first-world lands, and the proper cultural hierarchy re-established, OR civilization will be eradicated within our lifetimes. THOSE ARE THE STAKES. PREPARE ACCORDINGLY!

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Jason sits down with Sharif Hatab - Team leader of Team Sharif Sells out of BHHS Fox & Roach, Realtors Robbinsville to break down how to get found online. With his strong IT and marketing background, Sharif shares proven strategies around Google SEO, AI, branding, and digital relevance that have helped his team achieve Chairman's Circle Diamond and NJ Circle of Excellence Platinum status. A must listen for agents focused on visibility and growth!

Your humble host begins this episode kvetching about various First World problems, which include: a damaged washer/dryer, a bed frame imbroglio, and assorted other supply chain/technician fiascoes. Yes, it's an elite episode of Obscure today as we visit with our own Clyde Griffiths sitting there in a Bridgeburg jail cell without benefit of a washer/dryer or tufted bed frame. Terrible.Support Obscure!Read Michael's substackFollow Michael on TwitterFollow Michael on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Tuesday, December 9th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian Muslims killed 48 Christians A wave of deadly attacks in the Southern Taraba State in Nigeria resulted in the deaths of 48 Christians and hundreds of homes were reduced to ashes. Religious leaders point to Muslim terrorists as freely killing, without any intervention from the Nigerian military. In an article by TruthNigeria.com, one resident said, “We made calls to the Nigerian military, but the personnel refused to pick up. Later, they switched off their phones.”  Shockingly, Nigeria's former Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor, recently confirmed in a news interview that certain Nigerian politicians have been financing terror in the country. Major Japanese earthquake Japan just experienced its most severe earthquake in 10 years, reports The Guardian.   According to The Independent, 23 people were injured. Yesterday's tremor hit the northern part of Honshu, registering 7.6 on the Richter scale. Japanese economy struggling Japan's economy is also taking a hit — a 2.3% annualized decline in its Gross National Product last quarter. This would be Japan's first recessionary trend since 2020. The nation's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, promises more government spending with a $110 billion stimulus package to fix the problem. Japanese elderly dying without known relatives Increasingly, Japan's elderly are dying without any known relatives or family relationships. This is measured by unclaimed inheritances.   Disturbingly, about $1 billion of unclaimed assets from elderly men and women, who have passed away, reverted to the Japanese federal treasury in 2024, reports The Japan Times.  That's four times the amount in 2013.  Above all, Japan needs the Gospel.  In the words of Ephesians 2:11-12,  “Remember that you, once Gentiles in the flesh … were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world.” Cambodia and Thailand back at war As of yesterday morning, Cambodia is back at war with Thailand, following a Trump-brokered peace agreement, reports Nation of Thailand. Thailand's air force is targeting Cambodia's military operations. Russia-Ukrainian peace plan  delayed again There remains a disconnect between the United States and Europe on the Ukraine war resolution.   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday and clarified that there was still no deal on the U.S. proposal of land swaps in Russia's favor.  China controls First World countries by lending money Now, the Chinese government has set out to control nations by loans and grants — all of which have strings attached.  That's the essence of a report from AidData.org.   Chinese loan commitments are extending into First World countries, of which the United States tops the list — followed by Australia, Russia, Venezuela, Pakistan, Angola, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Chinese state-owned lenders have opened up about $1 trillion of credit to high-income countries, with the United States leading the pack as the largest debtor to China. According to the report, “China remains the world's largest official creditor, lending approximately $140 billion to public sector and private sector borrowers around the globe in 2023.”   Proverbs 22:7 warns, “The debtors are servants to the lenders.” Trump cut $600 million from “family planning” groups The Trump administration cut $600 million this year from various international groups' family planning budgets.   This cut was quickly compensated for by the Gates Foundation, which recently announced another $2.5 billion to the program.  30-somethings are 10% less likely to own a home A new report finds that 30-somethings here in the United States are drawn to risky investments like Bitcoin, but less likely to buy homes. The report projected that young folks, born in the 1990s, would have a home ownership rate that will be 10% lower, upon their retirement, than their parents' generation.  Home affordability is affecting the younger buyers. Samaritan's Purse sending 12 million children Christmas gifts And finally, Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child is well under way toward collecting 12 million shoe boxes containing toys, necessities, and the Gospel message for children in 100 countries around the world.  That's up from 9 million shoe boxes filled in 2020. A vision inspired by Franklin Graham, Operation Christmas Child got started in 1993, when the organization distributed 28,000 shoe box gifts to children in the Balkans in southeastern Europe. Since then, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 232 million gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. For late comers, there are 8 processing centers still open around the country to receive the Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes -- in Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, and Charlotte, North Carolina. You can also make a financial donation through a special link in our transcript today at wwww.TheWorldview.com.   Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 9th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

What does learning look like when technology shifts faster than most university systems can adapt? That question shaped my conversation with Rob Telfer, who leads education strategy for D2L across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Rob returned to the show with a clear view of how AI is transforming higher education and why so many institutions are struggling to keep pace with expectations from students, employers, and society. Rob opened by laying out the reality universities face today. Financial strain, fluctuating enrolment, employer demands changing at speed, and a generation of learners preparing for roles that may not even exist yet. Against that backdrop, he described AI as the biggest catalyst the sector has seen in decades and explained how it has already reshaped academic policy, assessment models, and daily teaching practice. We explored practical examples of where AI is already creating meaningful change. Rob shared how D2L is helping institutions introduce adaptive learning, on demand student support, and content creation tools that reduce the pressure on educators. These are not speculative ideas. They are used by universities serving tens of thousands of learners, improving accessibility, easing workloads, and giving students faster, more personal support. The conversation moved to employability, a worry at the centre of almost every higher education debate. Rob explained how curriculum design needs to shift from theory first to skill first, and how deeper collaboration between academia and industry can help close widening gaps. He described why AI should be woven through the learning experience rather than bolted on at the end, and how that alignment can shape graduates who are confident with the tools they will soon use in the workplace. A striking theme came from the mismatch between student behaviour and institutional policy. Many students use AI daily, even where guidance is unclear or restrictive. Rob argued that ignoring the reality only pushes students into the shadows. Universities that teach responsible use, clear evaluation methods, and prompt literacy will better prepare their learners for the world they are about to enter. We ended by looking ahead to 2026. Rob believes the institutions that thrive will be the ones that act with intent, create clear AI policies, invest in meaningful technology, and keep human connection at the centre of learning. Those that resist or delay may find themselves struggling to compete in a sector where expectations rise quickly and alternatives for learners continue to grow. If you work in education or care about the future of learning, Rob's insights offer a candid, practical view of what must change. Which of his observations resonates most with your own experience, and how should universities evolve from here? I would love to hear your thoughts. Useful Links Connect with Rob Telfer on LinkedIn Learn more about D2L Follow on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook Tech Talks Daily is Sponsored By Denodo. To learn more, visit denodo.com

The World Cup Will Bring Many New Fans Peter Vermes on Having Pride for USMNT Analysis of Countries and Storylines Houston Dome Will Ensure No Weather Factors

In this episode, Simon and Paul are joined by Nub Raids and YST to dive deep into one of the most important parts of Godforge: boss fights. From difficulty curves, stepping-stone progression, multi-phase encounters, and auto-farm debates to true co-op design, borrowing heroes, and even surprise world boss events, this conversation reveals ideas that could shape the entire end-game of Godforge. If you want to know where the game is headed… this episode has the clues. Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). Our mission is to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games that emphasize player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.Support the show

Join me for this LIVE show in which we explore more realities around programs like H1B in particular and the impossibility of first-world, high-trust America saving itself with third-world, low-trust migration more generally. We'll also discuss other migration dynamics in America, including the apparent collapse of the migrant employment and student population in Charlotte NC at the mere suggestion that ICE might make an appearance, some updated research findings on IQ and its hereditability, and more!

On December 1st, Dublin City will be hosting its first ever World AIDS Day Festival. To mark the occasion, Seán is joined by Robbie Lawlor, who is one of the organisers, to chat about the importance of HIV testing.

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TalkSPORT Scotland reporter Paul Mitchell joins Olly Clink LIVE from Hampden Park following Scotland's DRAMATIC LAST GASP win over Denmark which sees the Tartan Army qualify for their first World Cup since 1998!The boys delve into the importance of the win for Scottish football and look ahead to what is bound to be an incredible World Cup in the USA!Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From backwash debates and water-bottle slander to championship soccer and college football chaos, this episode is all about sports, kids, and character. Adam, Aaron, and Haron unpack how youth sports can become one of the best classrooms for resilience, humility, and real-world discipleship—if we let them be more than a place to chase highlight reels.Adam shares stories from his son Matthias' back-to-back championship soccer seasons: learning to play defense instead of chasing the spotlight, dealing with the pain of feeling like you “lost” personally even when your team wins, and being pushed to celebrate others even when you're disappointed in yourself. The guys talk about how parents can either fuel entitlement (“my kid has to be the star”) or form character by helping their kids embrace their actual role on the team.They also get into coachability—showing up on time, body language, attitude, receiving correction—and why those traits matter more than raw talent in both sports and life. Adam pulls back the curtain on his time pastoring future NFL players, including a brutal story of a second-string running back who missed a Super Bowl moment because he couldn't be coached. From youth leagues to D1 and the pros, they wrestle with American individualism, money, fame, and how all of it shapes the way we see team, family, church, and calling.If you're a parent, coach, athlete, or just someone trying to raise (or become) a healthy adult in a me-first culture, this conversation will hit home.--Connect with:Adam Mesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Aaron Levy https://www.instagram.com/_aaronlevy/Haron Kaisa https://www.instagram.com/kaisaclan/--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Get Aaron Levy's book, JOHN: 21 Daily Drips of Dialogue: https://a.co/d/7lGB90i--Have a question? Submit it TODAY, by clicking the link below! ***SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE: https://patria.church.ai/form/BeyondtheLetterQA--Get to know the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/@verlonbakerofficial https://www.instagram.com/verlonbakerofficial/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/@alizee.kayy https://www.instagram.com/alizee.kayy/@andytakesl https://www.instagram.com/andytakesl/

Remote teams continue to struggle with delays caused by outdated, paper-based signature workflows. Printing, scanning, and mailing add unnecessary friction, especially when teams operate across time zones. When organizations move at a digital pace, slow approvals can derail momentum and create serious operational risk. Teams need a faster, safer way to move documents through the...

Are you unintentionally losing listeners every time you record for both video and audio? Today, the team digs into one of the biggest questions indie podcasters are wrestling with right now: how do you grow your show by embracing video without leaving your audio-only audience behind? Settle in, because we break down the expectations, myths, and simple shifts that help creators thrive across both formats. You'll learn how to make each episode more accessible, more adaptable, and more discoverable, no matter where your listeners find you. To wrap up the week, we close with our community wins, celebrating each other and lifting each other up.Episode Highlights: [02:17] Balancing Audio and Video Content[04:51] Exploring the Role of Visuals in Podcasts[13:28] Strategies for Engaging Both Audio and Video Audiences[26:58] Balancing Audio and Visual Content[28:36] Discoverability: YouTube vs. Podcast Platforms[34:54] Sharing Wins [41:40] Community and Networking in PodcastingLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewformCliff Ravenscroft: https://www.cliffravenscraft.comAustin Armstrong: https://austinarmstrong.aiMarketing Against The Grain: https://youtube.com/@matgpod?si=ilQihYKbJmIV2vZbBlack Podcasters Association: https://substack.com/@blackpodcastersassociationHeather Parady: https://www.heatherparady.comRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠

Continuing yesterday's topic of matching tattoos, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo got "For Good" tattoos to their new sequel, "Wicked: For Good"! Anna and Raven talk to more callers about their matching tattoos! It's normal to complain about things in life! Raven was upset about his Cotton Candy Grapes and how there could be a spider in them! The Office Squad and callers share what their first world complaint is! Someone from Gen Z took 10 days off work, and the boss approved it! Anna and Raven talk about how to schedule your time, the difference in millennials, and scenarios! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including Tom Brady cloning his dog! Honking your car horn can be stressful! But you gotta do it for the right reasons! Anna and Raven guess the car horn and talk to listeners about when's the last time you used the horn and when is it acceptable to do so! More trending headlines you missed! “Sir” David Beckham has been honored by King Charles for his contribution to England! And a super “beaver” moon is happening tonight 11/5/25! People make “Moon water” to manifest during this time!  Is it weird for friends you don't talk to all the time text you recently?! It's actually related to a dating site! Anna talks about her experience as friends reached out to her! Joe and Lori's 15-year-old daughter wants to go to a Demi Lovato concert! Their daughter wants to go with three of her friends by themselves. Mom says they're too young and she should go with them. Dad says that it's too expensive to buy her a ticket too, plus, they can just go have dinner and drive them, they're old enough to go into an arena by themselves. What do you think? Lenka, Hannah, and Mateo have a chance to win $2700! All they have to do is answer pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!

1pm Hour 3: Pat Malacaro joins the show on the last game of the 2025 MLB Season as the Blue Jays look to win their first World Series in over 30 years or the Dodgers become back to back champions.

From the September/October 2025 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal.  Any accompanying photographs or citations for this article can be found in the corresponding print edition.Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel!  Freemasons, make sure you shout out your Lodge, Valley, Chapter or Shrine below!OES, Job's Daughter's, Rainbow, DeMolay?  Drop us a comment too!To learn how to find a lodge near you, visit www.beafreemason.comTo learn more about the Scottish Rite, visit www.scottishrite.orgVisit our YouTube Page: Youtube.com/ScottishRiteMasonsJoin our Lost Media Archive for only $1.99 a month!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-F13FNBaW-buecl7p8cJg/joinVisit our new stores:Bookstore: https://www.srbookstore.myshopify.com/Merch Store: http://www.shopsrgifts.com/

With both her parents and brothers surfing, it was natural that Peruvian Sofia Mulanovich got into the sport at the age of three. As a teenager she competed in the US Open surfing competition, where she made the quarter-finals. But it was in 2004 when she made history by becoming the first South American woman to win the World Surfing Championship. She tells Rachael Devine about the waves she had to ride to get the world title, and later to be inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame. A Tbone production for BBC World Service.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive and testimony. Sporting Witness is for those fascinated by sporting history. We take you to the events that have shaped the sports world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes, you become a fan in the stands as we take you back in time to examine memorable victories and agonising defeats from all over the world. You'll hear from people who have achieved sporting immortality, or those who were there as incredible sporting moments unfolded.Recent episodes explore the forgotten football Women's World Cup, the plasterer who fought a boxing legend, international football's biggest ever beating and the man who swam the Amazon river. We look at the lives of some of the most famous F1 drivers, tennis players and athletes as well as people who've had ground-breaking impact in their chosen sporting field, including: the most decorated Paralympian, the woman who was the number 1 squash player in the world for nine years, and the first figure skater to wear a hijab. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the tennis player who escaped the Nazis, how a man finally beat a horse in a race, and how the FIFA computer game was created.(Photo: Sofia Mulanovich in 2004. Credit: Pierre Tostee/AFP via Getty Images)

In this episode of Real Talk with Anant Veeravalli, the discussion revolves around the evolving data landscape and the necessity for strategic partnerships to achieve holistic measurement. The team unpacks the importance of ethical data sourcing, privacy compliance, and the utilization of clean room environments like Snowflake and Databricks to bridge data gaps. Enabling secure and scalable data connectivity and facilitating real-time data sharing is key for brands to derive meaningful intelligence, including predictive modeling and AI-driven insights. This episode is essential listening for anyone focused on governance, security, and future-proofing data systems.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram or find us on Facebook.

Mike Francesa talks to Don Mattingly about his long journey to the World Series, now as a bench coach with Toronto.

Marketing attribution in the digital age is harder than ever, but with the right approach, it can be turned from chaos to clarity. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jeff Greenfield, founder of Provalytics, who shares his journey from media buying to developing a cutting-edge attribution platform that helps businesses solve the challenges posed by data chaos. With the privacy-centric shift in the industry, Jeff discusses how AI and machine learning are being leveraged to offer marketers a powerful tool to measure and optimize their marketing efforts. Tune in to learn how businesses can adapt to the future of attribution, and why building a single source of truth in data is essential for success. Key Takeaways: → The problem of multi-partner attribution and its impact on marketing budgets. → The transition from traditional, broad-based marketing to granular digital marketing. → How privacy concerns and cookie-less tracking have shifted the marketing landscape. → The role of Marketing Mix Modeling in today's digital marketing world. → The rise of probabilistic models in place of user-level tracking. Jeff Greenfield is the Co-Founder and CEO of Provalytics, where he is revolutionizing marketing attribution with privacy-centric, cookie-less solutions tailored to a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With over three decades of expertise in strategy, growth, and marketing innovation, Jeff has a proven track record of building transformative companies and delivering measurable results. At C3 Metrics, which he co-founded, Jeff developed industry-first technologies like the cookie-less identifier. These innovations helped clients such as JP Morgan and Nestlé achieve marketing ROI improvements exceeding 25%. Jeff's journey began with his studies in biochemistry at the University of Maryland, where he developed a data-driven approach that has shaped his career. His diverse expertise spans strategic leadership, technology innovation, and creativity, drawing from experiences that include aviation, magic, and healthcare. Today, Jeff leads Provalytics with a commitment to empowering marketers to make smarter, faster decisions that drive measurable impact, helping businesses thrive in a privacy-first world. Connect With Jeff Greenfield: Website https://provalytics.com/ X https://x.com/JeffGreenfield LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgreenfield/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing attribution in the digital age is harder than ever, but with the right approach, it can be turned from chaos to clarity. In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jeff Greenfield, founder of Provalytics, who shares his journey from media buying to developing a cutting-edge attribution platform that helps businesses solve the challenges posed by data chaos. With the privacy-centric shift in the industry, Jeff discusses how AI and machine learning are being leveraged to offer marketers a powerful tool to measure and optimize their marketing efforts. Tune in to learn how businesses can adapt to the future of attribution, and why building a single source of truth in data is essential for success. Key Takeaways: → The problem of multi-partner attribution and its impact on marketing budgets. → The transition from traditional, broad-based marketing to granular digital marketing. → How privacy concerns and cookie-less tracking have shifted the marketing landscape. → The role of Marketing Mix Modeling in today's digital marketing world. → The rise of probabilistic models in place of user-level tracking. Jeff Greenfield is the Co-Founder and CEO of Provalytics, where he is revolutionizing marketing attribution with privacy-centric, cookie-less solutions tailored to a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With over three decades of expertise in strategy, growth, and marketing innovation, Jeff has a proven track record of building transformative companies and delivering measurable results. At C3 Metrics, which he co-founded, Jeff developed industry-first technologies like the cookie-less identifier. These innovations helped clients such as JP Morgan and Nestlé achieve marketing ROI improvements exceeding 25%. Jeff's journey began with his studies in biochemistry at the University of Maryland, where he developed a data-driven approach that has shaped his career. His diverse expertise spans strategic leadership, technology innovation, and creativity, drawing from experiences that include aviation, magic, and healthcare. Today, Jeff leads Provalytics with a commitment to empowering marketers to make smarter, faster decisions that drive measurable impact, helping businesses thrive in a privacy-first world. Connect With Jeff Greenfield: Website https://provalytics.com/ X https://x.com/JeffGreenfield LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgreenfield/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, our host Kyia invites listeners into her marathon journey, not just the miles, but the moments that shaped her heart along the way. With honesty, warmth, and gratitude, she reflects on the highs and lows, the lessons of endurance and surrender, and the beauty of running by faith, literally and spiritually. This isn't just a race recap; it's a story about trusting God's timing, finding strength in weakness, and discovering that the real victory isn't crossing the finish line, but who you become along the journey.

Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss all the fallout from the latest round of World Cup qualifiers including Italy edging closer to the playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pair also how the likes of England, France, Argentina and Brazil are shaping up ahead of next years tournament and everything else going on in the world of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss all the fallout from the latest round of World Cup qualifiers including Italy edging closer to the playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pair also how the likes of England, France, Argentina and Brazil are shaping up ahead of next years tournament and everything else going on in the world of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Think Bigger Real Estate Podcast, Justin Stoddart sits down with Dr. Wilson Zehr, CEO and founder of Zermail, to explore how direct mail is quietly becoming one of the most powerful tools in modern real estate marketing.

A World Cup milestone for the ages — Cape Verde's 3-0 win over Eswatini sparks a carnival across the islands as the Blue Sharks qualify for their first-ever World Cup.

Yanni dives into the global birth rate crisis and why the First World is struggling to stay above replacement levels. Meanwhile, the developing world continues to grow — but why? Recently, Ayesha Curry revealed on a podcast that she never wanted to be a mom. Is this the perfect example of why birth rates are collapsing in developed countries? Yanni breaks down the benefits, dangers, and long-term consequences of falling below replacement rates. This episode is fun, thought-provoking, and timely, as America, Canada, and much of developed Asia are facing this demographic tipping point. Support our sponsors: Right now, The Yannis Pappas Hour listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to https://cornbreadhemp.com/YANNIS and use code YANNIS at checkout. If you love our boutique show, support the production and get bonus content every week. https://www.patreon.com/yannispappashour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore the world of sales and marketing with guest Todd Schuchart. Discover strategies for generating leads across various channels, including local SEO and YouTube. Todd emphasizes the importance of building genuine connections, focusing on customer pain points, and leveraging AI as a tool, not a replacement. Additionally, learn why closing sales begins with the first interaction and explore Todd's perspective on avoiding unproductive clients. This episode provides actionable insights for anyone in a lead-driven business. Connect with Todd at www.saleschowder.com --------- Connect with the hosts: •    Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ •    Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob •    Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ •    Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ More ways to connect: •    Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive •     Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up •     Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network