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⚠️ CONTENT WARNING This episode contains candid conversations about depression, grief, suicidal ideation, and suicide. Please listen with care. This conversation reflects personal experiences and is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the United States or its territories, call or text 988, or visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  

Send us Fan MailWhen we talk about police reform, we usually talk about body cameras, policies, accountability, or use of force. Those are important discussions, but I think we're missing something much more fundamental.What if one of the biggest police reform issues isn't what officers do?What if it's whether they're physically capable of doing the job in the first place?Let's be honest about what police work actually is.A police officer may spend most of his shift writing reports, answering calls, directing traffic, or talking to people. But that's not what defines the profession.The profession is defined by what happens on the worst day.It's defined by the foot pursuit.It's defined by the fight.It's defined by dragging someone out of a wrecked car.It's defined by wrestling with a violent suspect who has no intention of going peacefully.It's defined by sprinting across a parking lot, climbing a fence, jumping a ditch, and then making good decisions while your heart rate is 180 beats per minute.And while you're doing all that, you're carrying somewhere around forty pounds of equipment.Body armor.Firearm.Extra magazines.Radio.Handcuffs.Taser.Medical gear.Flashlight.Everything that comes on a modern duty belt.Think about that for a second.We ask officers to perform athletic feats while carrying the equivalent of a loaded backpack.In almost any other profession we would recognize that reality immediately.If I described someone whose job required running, fighting, climbing, carrying weight, making split-second decisions under stress, and performing in front of the public, most people would assume I was talking about a professional athlete.But for some reason we don't treat police officers like professional athletes.We expect athletic performance without athletic preparation.And that wasn't always the case.

After entering foster care at just two months old, QpidLuv the World Bender spent his entire childhood in the system—moving through approximately 20 foster homes before eventually aging out.He grew up without the security of a permanent home, separated from his biological siblings and repeatedly forced to adjust to new families, new rules and new surroundings. Over time, he learned not to unpack completely because another move could always be coming.In this deeply personal episode of From Foster to Forever, QpidLuv shares what it was like to grow up in foster care, experience placement instability and enter adulthood without the support system or practical tools every young person deserves.He also explains how one foster mother changed the direction of his life by seeing him as more than a case file. When others said he would never graduate or even questioned his ability to read, she believed in his intelligence, introduced him to books and encouraged him to learn skills that would later support his career as an author and creator.Today, QpidLuv is a writer, musician, producer and imaginative “world bender” who transforms his lived experience into stories about belonging, identity, healing and hope. His fictional Haven Ridge community and Forever Home Project envision a place where children and young adults affected by foster care can find safety, stability, guidance and connection.QpidLuv also offers powerful advice to foster parents, particularly those caring for teens and children with significant trauma. He reminds caregivers that challenging behavior is often rooted in fear, grief and survival—not because a child is inherently “bad.”His message is clear: consistency matters. Patience matters. Believing in a young person matters. Even one safe adult—and even one year in a stable, loving home—can change the course of a child's life.Rather than waiting for the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, QpidLuv says he learned to bring his own flashlight. Now, through his books, music and creative projects, he hopes to help other foster youth discover their own light and create a path forward.In This Episode, We Discuss:Entering foster care as an infant and remaining in care until emancipationMoving through approximately 20 foster homesThe emotional impact of placement instabilityBeing separated from biological siblingsAging out of foster care without a permanent familyThe foster mother who recognized QpidLuv's potentialHow reading, writing and imagination became tools for survivalThe connection between childhood trauma and adult isolationRebuilding relationships with biological family membersWhy healing is a continuing process rather than a destinationTurning lived experience into books, music and fictional worldsThe inspiration behind Haven Ridge and the Forever Home ProjectWhy foster youth need practical life skills before leaving careHow foster parents can respond to trauma-related behaviorsWhy fostering a teenager is never “too late”The importance of consistency, patience and unconditional supportCreating hope when the light at the end of the tunnel feels out of reachA Powerful Message for Foster ParentsQpidLuv encourages foster and resource parents to look beneath a child's behavior and recognize the fear, trauma and uncertainty that may be driving it.Children in foster care need more than a bed and a temporary place to stay. They need caregivers who consistently show up, believe in their abilities, teach practical skills and continue caring even when trust takes time.As QpidLuv explains, a teenager may have only one year left in foster care—but that one year with a safe, committed adult can still make an extraordinary difference.About QpidLuv the World BenderQpidLuv the World Bender is an author, musician, producer and multidisciplinary creator with lived experience in the foster care system. His books, music and fictional universes explore themes of trauma, identity, family, belonging, healing and perseverance.Through the Forever Home Project and the fictional community of Haven Ridge, he is building a creative vision of what safety, support and connection could look like for children and young adults affected by foster care.Connect With QpidLuvThe Forever Home Project and Safe Home Chronicles:https://foreversafehome.comBooks, music and creative projects:https://blackfacemedia.comMusic:Search for Blackface Radio on Spotify.Audio series:Search for Deadly Confessions on Pocket FM.About From Foster to ForeverFrom Foster to Forever shares honest and inspiring conversations about foster care, foster-to-adopt, adoption, kinship care and the many ways families are formed.Hosted by Rachel Fulginiti, the podcast amplifies the voices of former foster youth, adult adoptees, foster and adoptive parents, advocates and professionals working to improve outcomes for children and families.Learn more at:https://fromfoster2forever.comFollow the podcast on Instagram:@Foster2ForeverPodcastLinks referenced in this episode:foreversafehome.comblackfacemedia.comfromfostertoforever.comspoti.fi/BlackfaceRadiopocketfm.com/DeadlyConfessions

Over 3 hours, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AND Microsoft all dropped new AI upgrades that are live. How you use AI in your work literally changes every day, as frontier labs are racing to roll out big quality of life updates between big model drops. How can you keep up? With our Friday Features show, where we break down the latest AI updates that are live and available to all, and we tell you how to use them and why they matter. This week did not disappoint. You don't want to miss what's now at your fingertips. JARVIS mode, anyone? ChatGPT goes Jarvis Mode, Claude can learn from you, Google unleashes spark agent and 7 more AI updates you can use today -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:ChatGPT Health Syncs Apple and Medical DataClaude Voice Mode Adds Opus and SonnetClaude Voice Mode Supports ConnectorsMicrosoft MAI Image 2.5 Pro Launch DetailsMicrosoft MAI Image Model Benchmark PreviewGoogle Gemini 3.6 Flash and Flashlight ReleaseGemini 3.6 Flash: Token Efficiency UpgradesGoogle Gemini Spark Agent for Task AutomationClaude Cowork "Record a Skill" With Voice NarrationChatGPT Voice on Desktop: Full Jarvis ModeChatGPT Voice Controls Apps via App ShotsCross-Platform AI Skills Sharing (Claude, Codex, GPT)Timestamps:00:00 Recent AI feature updates05:22 Unified health data management09:52 New voice feature explanation11:28 Launch of Microsoft's new image model16:17 Explaining the Gemini 3.5 models17:11 Developers benefiting from 3.6 Flash22:45 Introducing Gemini personal intelligence25:10 Claude Cowork's new skill feature28:32 New default feature in Claude Cowork34:22 Using AI like Iron Man35:09 Excitement for future AI advancements38:20 Wrapping up and subscribingKeywords: ChatGPT Jarvis mode, ChatGPT Health, OpenAI, Anthropic, Claude voice mode, Claude Cowork, Claude record a skill, Microsoft, MAI image 2.5 Pro, AI image generator, Google Gemini, Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flashlight, Gemini Spark, Google AI agent, AI-powered personal assistant, AI agents, Agentic workflows, Multimodal AI, Token efficiency, Image generation, Voice-activated AI, AI-powered task automation, App shots, GPT Live, Remote browser, Computer code execution, Slack integration, GitHub integration, Notion, PowerPoint AI features, Workspace plans, Apple Health integration, Medical records AI, Health data privacy, Consumer AI, Chronic condition management, AI-powered document processing, AI for business, AI model benchmarking, AI for developers, AI economics, Personal intelligence, Automated triggers, Google Docs AI, Team collaboration AISend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner 

Everyone talks about managing time. But what if time is not the problem? In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores one of the biggest challenges facing leaders, professionals, and high performers today: the erosion of attention. Research shows that our average screen attention span has dropped from 2.5 minutes to just 47 seconds. Meanwhile, every interruption can require up to 23 minutes of recovery time. The result? More stress, less productivity, and a growing sense of depletion. Kari unpacks groundbreaking research from Dr. Gloria Mark and Dr. Amishi Jha to reveal how attention actually works and why understanding it can dramatically improve your leadership, performance, and well-being. In This Episode, You'll Discover: • Why attention is the true currency of a high-performing life • The hidden cost of interruptions and multitasking • The three attention systems: Flashlight, Floodlight, and Juggler • Why decision fatigue is not a character flaw, but biology • How your attention directly impacts energy, productivity, and leadership effectiveness • The “Token Model” for managing cognitive energy throughout the day • How to schedule your calendar around attention instead of tasks • Practical ways to restore focus and prevent burnout Key Takeaway Stop managing your time and start managing your attention. The quality of your life, leadership, relationships, and results depends on where your attention goes. When you learn to protect it, replenish it, and direct it intentionally, everything changes. Citations and Research Primary Sources Dr. Amishi Jha, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience. Author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day (2021). Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and field-tested with members of the U.S. military, first responders, elite athletes, and corporate leaders. Website: amishi.com Dr. Gloria Mark Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. Author of Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity (2023). Her work includes more than 20 years of empirical, screen-based attention research. The 47-second attention finding was replicated across multiple independent studies conducted from 2014 to 2020. Website: gloriamark.com Supporting Data • Gallup, State of the Global Workplace Report (2024): Estimated a $9 trillion global productivity loss associated with employee disengagement. • University of California, Irvine: Research found that returning to a task after an interruption can take approximately 23 minutes. • Jha et al. (2007): Mindfulness Training Modifies Subsystems of Attention, published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience. The study demonstrated that mindfulness training can improve alerting, orienting, and conflict-monitoring attention systems.

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In 1899, an inventor put batteries in a tube and created a portable electric light. There was only one problem– the light would only stay on for about three seconds. The device did not sell well, and people jokingly called it a “FLASH light.” Today, of course, the flashlight is a household staple, with some models staying lit for at least 50 hours. As the parent of a teenage boy, it's easy to feel like that inventor. Your son may only behave or listen for brief “flashes” at a time. But let me encourage you–continue to be as consistent as you can with your discipline. It may be hard to believe, but someday, your boy will be a light. To learn about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

Join the Inner Circle.  Crazy Crew, it's time to level up. Get closer to the show, unlock exclusive content, and stay connected with us beyond the mic. Tap in below: - Join On YouTube Memberships: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/youtubemembers - Join On Patreon: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/patreon Listen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazy Crazy Crew, join our We Sound Crazy list: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/jointhewesoundcrazy-emailandsms.OYD Stream songs from the episode on our official We Sound Crazy playlists: https://lnkfi.re/8I8Drkfz A living legend steps inside a museum. We Sound Crazy goes live from the National Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville for one of the most important conversations in show history, sitting down with the Godfather of Funk himself, George Clinton. For more than 60 years, Clinton has pushed the boundaries of creativity, imagination and sound. Through Parliament Funkadelic, he created an entire universe pioneered by the P-Funk movement, helped define Afrofuturism, and laid the foundation for generations of artists across funk, R&B, hip hop and beyond. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient, and one of the most sampled artists in music history, Clinton sits with hosts Phillionaire, Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony of Louis York, and Tamone Bacon for a wide-ranging conversation about funk, culture, business and legacy. In a first for We Sound Crazy, he is also presented with the inaugural WSC Vanguard Award, a new honor created to celebrate trailblazers whose impact reshaped the entire landscape of Black music. The conversation moves everywhere the man has been. Clinton revisits the doo-wop and Motown years and explains why failing charm school is exactly what set Parliament Funkadelic free to invent the funk. He breaks down Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and the Minimoog, the night 100,000 Afros bounced at Soldier Field, the bar mitzvah melody that secretly became Flashlight, and how the barbershop in Newark, New Jersey is responsible for 98 percent of his songwriting process. He talks Kendrick Lamar, his dream collaboration with D'Angelo, Prince and Sly Stone, what he tried to get Snoop to do with a royalty statement party, his mentorship of Prince, and the copyright recapture fight he is leading through his nonprofit Protecting Our Legacy. He also reveals he is in Nashville right now because a brand new Mothership is being built in the city, ready to fly at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 5th. And he addresses the question every artist is wrestling with right now: artificial intelligence, what he saw coming in 1977 with Funkentelechy, and why he is more interested in making AI funky than he is afraid of it. Press play for one of the most important voices in music history, in his own words, on his own time. We Sound Crazy is your backstage pass to all things music and culture. Special thanks to our We Sound Crazy team! Director: Aaron Walton Director of Photography: Aaron Walton Camera Op: Aaron Walton, Michael Johnson Jr. Editor: Hyyer Creative Producer: Aaron Walton Audio: Trey Smith Audio Photography: Darius Jones Thank you to all of our listeners, as well as our partners at Visit Music City, and a special thanks to the National Museum of African American Music for hosting this conversation. Shout out to Tanisha Nelson, Vivian Chu, Reggie Hudlin and Byron Phillips for making this moment a reality. Special thanks to George Clinton! Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you get your favorite podcast. Follow We Sound Crazy on Social Media:~ Facebook: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscfacebook~ Instagram: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscinstagram~ Twitter: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctwitter~ TikTok: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wsctiktok Subscribe to We Sound Crazy on YouTube: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/wscyoutube-subscribe Visit the official We Sound Crazy website: https://wesoundcrazy.ffm.to/officialwebsite #WeSoundCrazy #GeorgeClinton #PFunk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How can fathers protect their families without living in fear? What practical steps can you take to become more aware, avoid danger, and respond wisely when situations turn tense?In Part 2 of this important Fatherhood Friday conversation, the panel welcomes special guest David Lashley, an experienced law enforcement officer and courtroom bailiff, to share real world insights every dad should hear. Drawing from years of professional experience, David discusses situational awareness, recognizing potential threats before they escalate, effective de-escalation techniques, and practical ways fathers can serve as calm, confident protectors of their homes.This episode is not about paranoia. It is about preparation, wisdom, and embracing the God given responsibility to lead and defend your family with courage and discernment.Join the Fatherhood Friday panel as they explore what it means to be present, alert, and ready to stand in the gap for those you love.If you enjoy content that equips Christian fathers to lead with conviction, strengthen their families, and honor God in everyday life, be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with another dad who could benefit from the conversation.Email us: Dads@PreacherDad.comCheck out PreacherDad.com

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Ethan, Anne, and Maggie talk about books related to the 250th anniversary of the United States. Books discussed:  Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson Migration and the Origins of American Citizenship by Anna O. Law Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke  Other titles discussed:  Flashlight by Susan Choi, Civic Longing by Carrie Hyde, The Rediscovery of America by Ned Blackhawk, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, Partially Devoured by Daniel Kraus The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson.  

In this episode of JJ Meets World, JJ and Tucker recap a packed Memorial Day weekend full of lake cabin revelations, dock work, set building, crawl space cleaning, and surprisingly detailed fish-cleaning techniques.

Welcome to the Monday Minute — your weekly reset to lead better, think clearer, and build your independent dealership with intention. Parts. Shelves of parts. Rooms full of parts. Parts nobody can identify, that nobody knows what they go to, that quietly become trash because returning them or selling them is more work than tossing them. Sound familiar? In this episode, Luke and Jeff tackle one of the hardest expenses to control in any independent dealership: parts sourcing. Most used car dealers think they have a parts process. What they really have is a habit — "we always order from this vendor" or "it's just easier" — and that convenience is costing real money every single day. Luke and Jeff break down what intentional parts sourcing actually looks like: clear policies on where you source from, how you compare pricing, acceptable shipping times, and quality standards so you're not warrantying cheap parts twice. They get honest about why the guy ordering the parts might also be the guy getting a brand-new toolkit every six months — and what that $10 flashlight is actually costing your dealership each year. Your assignment this week is simple. Pull three random parts invoices from the last month — don't cherry-pick — and shop those exact parts across every vendor in your area. Most cities have five to eight options. You'll either find a cheaper source or get the leverage to negotiate down your strongest vendor. Then take the exercise to your shop manager or parts person, not to criticize but to set the new standard you'll run together every month. Small savings add up fast. $10 here, $20 there, across 50 ROs a month — that's real money. Great operators don't just manage the big numbers. They drive the small ones down as low as they'll go, and watch the profit snowball. Review this week's Sunday newsletter at TheIndependentDealer.com for the full theme and exercises. Not subscribed yet? Sign up now. https://theindependentdealer.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=603446580871d8522a454418d&id=50aae74348Let's build this together.

In this episode, Cal visits with Gabe Wight from Northwest Arkansas about building a profitable grazing operation while simplifying life and focusing on long-term stewardship. Gabe shares how he reduced his herd size from several hundred cows to around forty cows and how that shift dramatically changed his grazing management, stress level, and profitability. Gabe discusses lessons learned from overgrazing, why stock density matters, and how smaller herds allowed him to improve pasture recovery, calf performance, and equipment longevity. The conversation also covers rotational grazing design, water placement, erosion challenges, fertilizer decisions, chicken litter, stockpiling forage, and managing grazing through seasonal changes. The discussion shifts into cattle genetics, breeding strategies, marketing calves through value-added programs, direct-to-consumer beef sales, and the importance of focusing on profitability instead of comparison with neighboring operations. Gabe also shares how his curiosity, podcasts, feed store conversations, and modern AI tools help him continue learning and improving his operation. Topics Covered Downsizing a cow herd for profitability  Flashlight farming and balancing off-farm work  Rotational grazing management  Recovering from overgrazing  Designing paddocks and water systems  Stockpiling forage for winter grazing  Fertility management and fertilizer decisions  Using chicken litter on pastures  Cattle genetics and replacement strategies  Selling calves through value-added programs  Direct-to-consumer beef experiences  Learning from podcasts, books, and AI tools  Managing grazing in Northwest ArkansasFind Out MoreHerd Advisor Looking for grass-based breeders? Explore the Grass Based Genetics directory.Visit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture Grassroots CarbonGrazing Grass LinksWebsiteCommunity (on Facebook)Original Music by Louis Palfrey

Facilitator:  SandhyaTopics:  IOS 26.5 is out;  Trouble with unmuting in Zoom; Turning off foreign language on YouTube;  Deleting recent calls not deleting;  Home pod VO volume;  Changing emojis on FB messenger; Unable to back up apps to iCloud;  Focus jumping around in apps; How to clean the screen; Live Region announcements;  Umail not coming through speakers;  Not seeing Screen items in rotor;  Lyft app freezing up asking about seatbelt; How does AI help in zoom; Anyone use the cookie voice recipe;  YouTube Category headings;  Disclosing disability on Uber app; Folders in reminders;  Shared Dropbox folders add to files to other person;  Attachments shows under subject line in Gmail;  Phone not backing up automatically;  Phone mail just showing unread messages; Messages just showing keyboard while scrolling;  Trying long hold press;iBytes:  Using the Flashlight button  (Sandhya)

We are going to be revisiting our chat on flashlights. We had some left over thoughts that we couldn't quite fit into the first episode, its also been quite awhile since we chatted about it, so seemed like a good time for a revisit!

Artist and filmmaker Shaun Tan journeys back to his classic book turned exhibition The Red Tree; the team balance the do's and don'ts of dinking; the team go back and forth with theatre director Jessica Arthur about the new Malthouse play GAME. SET. MATCH; distinguished international lawyer Gillian Triggs AC stages a passionate defence of democracy; the team navigate awkward misnomers and author Susan Choi illimunates listeners on her bestselling novel Flashlight for Melbourne Writers Festival. With presenters Daniel Burt, Monique Sebire & Bronwyn Kuss.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfasters/

This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Moonlight Murder, Platform Decay, Verity Guild, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Keep track of new releases with Book Riot's New Release Index, now included with an All Access membership. Click here to get started today! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission Books Discussed On the Show: Birth Vibes by Jen Hamilton Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray Moonlight Murder by Uzma Jalaluddin The Fallen: The Lost Girls of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries and a Legacy of Silence by Louise Brangan The Miseducation of Caroline Bingley by Lindz McLeod Verity Guild by Mai Corland Honey by Imani Thompson Backtalker: An American Memoir by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean Platform Decay (The Murderbot Diaries Book 8) by Martha Wells Seek Immediate Shelter by Vincent Yu True Crime: A Memoir by Patricia Cornwell One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda Mother Tongue: A Memoir by Sara Nović What We Ask Google: A Surprisingly Hopeful History of Humankind by Simon Rogers Earthly Playing Field by Radhika Singh What We're Reading: Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America by Bridget Read Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan Brume, Volume 2: The Forest of Lost Souls by Jérôme Pélissier, Carine Hinder A Real Animal by Emeline Atwood  Taipei Story by R. F. Kuang The Repairer of Reputations by Ed Park, Robert W. Chambers Paperbacks: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance by Riley Black The Director by Daniel Kehlmann, Ross Benjamin (translator) The Lilac People by Milo Todd The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir by Molly Jong-Fast Gliff by Ali Smith Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein You Belong Here by Megan Miranda My Name Is Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende, Frances Riddle (translator) Flashlight by Susan Choi The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling August Lane by Regina Black As I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee, LeUyen Pham The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson Links: A new book from Chad Harbach The NYT Best Books of the Year (So Far) Bestsellers: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Famesick: A Memoir by Lena Dunham   Hope Rises by David Baldacci   London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe  Poisoned Ivies: The Inside Account of the Academic and Moral Rot at America's Elite Universities by Elise Stefanik  Kin by Tayari Jones The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric breaks down one of the most important shifts a builder can make: moving from being a flashlight to becoming a lighthouse.The big idea is simple, but powerful:The goal is not to be known by more people.The goal is to become the obvious choice for the right people.Rodric explains why so many builders stay stuck in “available and generic” positioning — and why that creates the flashlight tax:generic marketingprice-sensitive leadswasted estimatestire-kickersslow growthconstant motion with no real tractionInstead, he lays out a framework for becoming the builder people already know they want to call.This episode walks through:Why specialization creates authority and premium pricingWhy the market rewards clarity, focus, and consistencyHow the lighthouse model works in real lifeA real-world builder example that increased average project size and close rate by narrowing his nicheA practical exercise to uncover your sweet spot using the profitable / enjoyable / desired auditHow positioning changes referrals, marketing, pricing power, and client conversationsRodric also challenges builders to plant a flag, commit to it for 12 months, and stop saying yes to projects that pull them away from their future.This is a wake-up call for any builder who is doing good work but still feels like they're chasing the market instead of leading it.

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Live from the Ruger booth at the NRA Annual Meetings. --  Gun Talk launches a new all-guns TV channel, available on smart TVs. Ryan Gresham explains what Shooting Sports Life is and how to get it.--  Serious people know a good flashlight is part of your self defense package.  Andrew Wright, from Surefire, explains how to choose the right light.--  Tom reveals some of the guns which caught his attention on the show floor at the 2026 NRA Show.Gun Talk 04.19.26 Hour 3Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

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Episode 3235 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Brian Thuan Luu and his escape from communism. The featured book review appeared on the Books in Review II website and is titled: Flashlight in the Ocean … Continue reading → The post Episode 3235 –  A Valuable lesson from Brian Thuan Luu about freedom first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

Anna and Geoff discuss the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction longlist, including Flashlight, The Correspondent and Audition.  Some of the other long-listed books feature writers as characters, which gets us talking about turn-offs in novels.   Our book of the week is DEPARTURE(S) by Julian Barnes. This is the final book by the Booker Prize-winning author. It is a novel about a couple who reunite later in life, with authobiographical elements from Barnes' own life, or it could be a memoir containing a short story.  There is also Proust, philosophy and some observations on memory. Described as 'elegant' (The Times) and 'unmistakably Barnes' (Observer), it got us thinking:   Where is the line between memoir and novel? Is DEPARTURE(S) a love story? Are the memory bits too Oliver Sacksy?   Coming up: SEASCRAPER by Benjamin Wood.   Follow us:   Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @abailliekaras Substack: Books On The Go   Credits   Artwork: Sascha Wilkosz  

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In this no-holds-barred episode, we dive deep into the wild world of self-defense, gear, mindset, and the gun community's self-inflicted wounds.  We kick things off asking the big question: Should you give OLight a shot? (Pun intended.) Flashlights matter when things go bump in the night—let's break down if OLight's worth your hard-earned cash or if it's just another shiny distraction. Next up: Concealed carry insurance—specifically US LawShield. Is it actually useful, or just another monthly bill? We weigh the pros (24/7 attorney hotline, criminal/civil defense coverage) against the realities of real-world self-defense scenarios, and how it stacks up in the broader CCW insurance landscape. Then we get real: The gun community is its own worst enemy. Infighting, gatekeeping, drama—why do we keep shooting ourselves in the foot? Time for some tough love. Of course, no episode is complete without a classic mindset drop: Mike Tyson's iconic line, "Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face" (or mouth, depending on the version). We unpack how this brutal truth applies to training, prepping, and life when the SHTF. We switch gears to futuristic defense tech: Laser beam defense systems (think high-energy lasers taking out drones and rockets—sci-fi becoming reality).And for the aviation nerds: the legendary SR-71 Blackbird LA speed story—that epic ground speed check over Southern California where the pilot casually asks for a readout and gets "one thousand eight hundred and forty-two knots." Pure on-stage vibe gold. Finally, some gear and talk: Getting ready for Moons Out, shoutouts to Koh-i-Noor mechanical pencils (precision drafting beasts), Tubi lead (for your art or notes?), Wacom tablets, and endless paper for when analog beats digital.  If you're into firearms, mindset, gear reviews, and unfiltered takes, hit play and join the conversation. Drop your thoughts in the comments: OLight yes or no? CCW insurance worth it? What's your go-to prep

In between the Pentagon officially labeling Anthropic and then Anthropic threatening to sue the government, there were actual huge AI updates, releases and news that impacts us all. ↳ OpenAI dropped the world's best AI model. ↳ Google dropped the best fast and cheap model. ↳ Jensen Huang sang the praises of OpenClaw. And a whole lot more. Dont' show up to work this week not knowing the big AI moments that are shaping work. We'll get you caught up with our weekly 'AI News That Matters' on Monday. OpenAI drops GPT-5.4, Pentagon and Anthropic drama continues, Jensen Huang praises OpenClaw and more -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Anthropic vs Pentagon Supply Chain DramaPentagon Bans Claude AI for Defense UseOpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 and GPT-5.4 ProGPT-5.4 Industry Benchmark PerformanceChatGPT for Excel Beta IntegrationGoogle Gemini 3.1 Flashlight Model ReleaseJensen Huang Praises OpenClaw AgentsOpenAI Developing GitHub AlternativeAnthropic Study: AI White Collar Job DisruptionLatest AI Feature Updates: Claude, Copilot, GeminiTimestamps:00:00 Anthropic vs. Pentagon: Ethics Clash06:14 "Pentagon Bans Claude AI Use"09:25 "OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Pro"13:29 "Chad GPT Excel Integration Launches"17:49 "Flashlight: Affordable AI for Scale"20:18 "OpenClaw: Fastest-Growing Software Ever"24:42 OpenAI's Code Hosting Initiative26:48 "AI Threatens White-Collar Jobs"31:38 Meta, OpenAI, AI Updates35:39 "AI Updates & Hands-On News"37:03 "Episode 727 Recap Highlights"Keywords: Anthropic, Anthropic vs US government, Pentagon supply chain risk, national security risk designation, government AI ban, Anthropic lawsuit, OpenAI, Google, GPT-5.4, GPT-5.4 Pro, GPT-5.3 Instant, Claude models, Claude Opus 4.6, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3.1 Flashlight, NVIDIA, Jensen HuangSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist. 

What happens when AI companies, the U.S. government, and national security collide in public… on social media?In this Weekend News episode, Isar Meitis breaks down one of the most dramatic developments in the AI industry so far: the escalating conflict between Anthropic, OpenAI, and the U.S. Department of War. What began as a disagreement over AI guardrails quickly turned into a public showdown involving government ultimatums, billion-dollar contracts, and a massive shift in public opinion across the AI ecosystem.The situation reveals a deeper question that every business leader should be thinking about: who ultimately controls powerful AI systems — the companies that build them, or the governments that rely on them?In this episode, Isar walks through the full timeline of events, analyzes the implications for the future of AI and geopolitics, and shares what this could mean for businesses navigating the rapidly evolving AI landscape.In this session, you'll discover:What triggered the standoff between Anthropic and the U.S. Department of WarWhy AI guardrails around surveillance and autonomous weapons became the breaking pointHow OpenAI stepped in with a Pentagon deal — and why it sparked backlashThe impact on public trust, app downloads, and market perceptionWhat this conflict means for the AI race between the U.S. and ChinaWhy the government labeling Anthropic a “supply chain risk” could reshape the tech ecosystemThe broader implications for companies doing business with governmentsKey AI model releases including GPT-5.4, Gemini 3.1 Flashlight, and Perplexity ComputerWhy AI agents, computer-use models, and coding automation are acceleratingHow new research shows AI study tools improving learning outcomes for studentsAbout Leveraging AI The Ultimate AI Course for Business People: https://multiplai.ai/ai-course/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Multiplai_AI/ Connect with Isar Meitis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarmeitis/ Join our Live Sessions, AI Hangouts and newsletter: https://services.multiplai.ai/events If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, leave us a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Laser vs Red Light Therapy: What's Real, What's Marketing, and What Actually Works | Conversations with a Chiropractor Episode Description In this solo episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier tackles a question she's hearing everywhere right now: "Are those at-home red light masks basically the same as laser?" A casual moment at the eye doctor turns into a clear breakdown of what's happening in the marketplace, where marketing claims are loud and the science is usually missing. Stephanie explains the core difference in plain language. Most at-home "red light" devices are LED, meaning the light is non-coherent and scatters like a flashlight. A low-level laser is coherent, tightly focused, and built to deliver targeted energy with low beam divergence. That distinction matters because it impacts depth, precision, and what the device can realistically accomplish. From there, she walks through laser classes, safety, and why not all lasers are the same. She also shares why she trusts Erchonia's approach, their research-backed model, and how different wavelengths (red, green, violet) have different biological effects. The big takeaway is simple: not everything that glows red is "laser," and not every claim deserves your money. She also highlights an important caution: even "gentle" photobiomodulation tools can be contraindicated for active cancer, because the same energy that supports cellular activity can be a problem in the wrong context. If you've been flooded with social media promises about the "fountain of youth" in a $75 mask, this episode will help you shop smarter, ask better questions, and understand what you're actually buying.

c02 The Silent Killers in Your Home | Episode 586 Good morning. It's 45 degrees, I'm dragging butt, and today we're talking about something that quietly kills a lot of people every year. Carbon dioxide. Smoke. Ventilation. The invisible stuff. This isn't sexy prepping. This is boring, basic, “why are we even talking about this?” prepping. Because a $20 device can literally save your life. Carbon Dioxide: The Cheap Life Insurance You're Ignoring I was scrolling headlines this morning and saw another story about deaths from carbon dioxide poisoning. It happens every single year. A lot. And here's the stupid part — a CO₂ detector costs like twenty bucks. Even if you don't run a propane heater, even if you think your house is “fine,” they're cheap enough that not owning one is just negligence. Modern homes are airtight. That's great for energy efficiency. It's not great if something is off-gassing inside. We run: A Mr. Buddy propane backup heater On-demand propane hot water Both can introduce CO₂ into the air. Under normal conditions? Fine. Crank the flame too high? It absolutely spikes. We've set ours off before. We've seen it climb toward 150 parts per million. The alarm goes off, we crack windows, levels drop. If we didn't have the monitor? We'd have no clue. That's the scary part. Without a detector, you literally do not know. Backup Heat Means Backup Monitoring If you're running any kind of propane heater — especially in winter — this is not optional. Yes, some heaters have built-in shutoff sensors. The Mr. Buddy claims it will shut itself off if CO₂ gets too high. Cool. I still want my own monitor. That's a belt-and-suspenders situation. Redundancy matters when the failure mode is “you don't wake up.” Also: crack a window. It feels counterintuitive when you're trying to heat a space, but fresh air matters. Smoke Detectors: The Highest ROI Device in Your House If your house doesn't have smoke detectors, I don't know what to tell you. They are cheap. The return on investment is astronomical. The ROI of not dying in a house fire? I'll take that trade every day of the week. Yes, I've had one fail before. I installed one when I built my house, it broke, and there was a stretch where we didn't have one. It happens. Then you fix it. Also: change your batteries. Do not be the person whose smoke detector chirps for three months. Just replace the batteries. Batteries: The Boring Prep That Matters CO₂ detectors. Smoke alarms. Flashlights. They all need batteries. Stock some. I bought one of those zippered foam battery organizers that holds multiple sizes. It's nerdy, but having a full case of ready-to-go batteries is awesome. Also, don't cheap out on garbage rechargeable batteries. I bought some that were labeled rechargeable and either weren't — or were just trash. They wouldn't hold a charge. When it comes to life-safety gear? Buy decent batteries. Combination Units vs Dedicated Monitors Many modern smoke detectors also monitor CO₂. That's fine. Two-for-one is great. Personally, I like a dedicated CO₂ monitor that shows parts per million in real time. I want to see the numbers. I want to watch them drop when I open a window. But if you're starting from scratch? A combo unit is far better than nothing. The goal is awareness. Radon and Other Invisible Problems Carbon dioxide isn't the only invisible threat. Radon is real. I've watched a YouTube renovation series where a homeowner tested high radon levels in a basement before sealing and fixing it. That's something you may want to test, depending on where you live. Ventilation matters. Fresh air matters. And if you have natural gas? Know where your emergency shutoff is. That's non-negotiable. Final Thoughts This episode isn't dramatic. It's not about collapse. It's about not dying from something preventable. Buy a CO₂ detector.Test your smoke alarms.Stock batteries.Know your shutoffs.Crack a window when running propane. Preparedness isn't always about big disasters. Sometimes it's about the invisible stuff quietly building up in your own house. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com.DIY to survive. Amazon Item OF The Day Carbon Monoxide Detector,Portable CO Alarm CO Gas Monitor Alarm with LCD Digital Display Sound Light Warning,Battery Powered High Accuracy CO Alarm Detectors for Travel Home Office Kitchen Car Hotel Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? 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The mysterious circumstances around the disappearance of a young girl's father begins Susan Choi's novel, “Flashlight.” A story that spans decades and continents dealing with family, loss, and memory.

Flashlight by Susan Choi, published by Vintage, Mana by Tame Iti, published by Allen & Unwin, Careless People by Sarah Wynn Williams, published by Pan Macmillan.

Strap in for The Other Side of Midnight with Lionel, where Ventilation Friday meets deep legal dives and sharp-tongued social critique. From the tactical reality of police flashlights to the argument that fentanyl trafficking is crime, not terrorism, Lionel challenges callers to sharpen their logic and their dictionaries. Whether he is debunking "sovereign citizen" myths about "traveling" or dissecting the misuse of political labels like "socialist," Lionel provides an entertaining masterclass in holding divergent thoughts simultaneously without losing your mind. It is the ultimate destination for those tired of media morons and ready for the cold, hard reality of the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Capt. Kevin was off on some New Year’s OSR, but he checked in via the wonders of modern technology…to find Tru Luvin Fishing’s Domenic Paniccia sitting in his chair at the studio!  As you can imagine, lots of fun and fishing talk ensued. Capt. Kirk shared the audio of a pack of yotes going BONKERS on his property…and why? Because something was in there with them, and one of those seems to have met an untimely end thanks to the beast that growls at the end of the clip. What was it – a bear? panther? BIGFOOT?!?!?!? Not sure what brought it up (maybe the New Year’s fireworks?), but the guys got to talking about flashlights and kicked around all kinds of recommendations. That led to this episode going really gear-heavy. Flashlights, artificial lures, knives…and more. Here's your L.V. Hiers gear tip of the week: Chris got the Handy Heater for Christmas this year. He was skeptical, but it really works! Cranks out the heat in a hurry, variable temp setting, auto shut-off, and a timer, too! Facebook

As 2025 comes to a close, we're revisiting interviews with this year's nominees and winners of some of the biggest prizes in literature. Last up: A 10-year-old girl, Louisa, is later found on a beach in Japan – and her father has disappeared. She and her mother are left on their own – but the tragedy doesn't bring them closer together, at least for a long time. Susan Choi's novel Flashlight follows this family across generations and a vast historical expanse. In today's episode, Choi speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about why her protagonist fends off love, her interest in the historical tensions between Korea and Japan, and the benefit of writing in chronological order.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie and Hunter discuss their top 10 favorite books of 2025! Annie 1. A Guardian and a Thief by Megha Majumdar 2. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 3. Flashlight by Susan Choi 4. Tilt by Emma Pattee 5. The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 6. Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li 7. Memorial Days by Geradine Brooks 8. Buckeye by Patrick Ryan 9. Life, and Death, and Giants by Ron Rindo 10. Awake by Jen Hatmaker Hunter 1. Audition by Katie Kitamura 2. Flashlight by Susan Choi 3. Ordinary Time by Annie B. Jones 4. Lightbreakers by Aja Gabel 5. Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor 6. A Guardian and a Thief by  Megha Majumdar 7. Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett 8. Middle Spoon by Alejandro Varela 9. The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 10. Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez Annie - July picks 1. Tilt by Emma Pattee 2. Flashlight by Susan Choi 3. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 4. Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li 5. Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld 6. Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks 7. Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green 8. The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 9. Lucky Night by Eliza Kennedy 10. Playworld by Adam Ross Hunter - July picks 1. Audition by Katie Kitamura 2. Ordinary Time by Annie B Jones 3. Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett 4. Alligator Tears by Edgar Gomez 5. Among Friends by Hal Ebbott 6. The Wilderness by Angela Flourney 7. Open, Heaven by Sean Hewitt 8. The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett 9. Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico 10. Exit Zero by Marie-Helene Bertino From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Grace and Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon. Hunter is reading Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

The November Get Lit with All Of It book club selection was the novel Flashlight by Susan Choi. It follows a family grappling with the aftermath of a father's mysterious disappearance one night on the shores of Japan. We air highlights from our Get Lit event with Choi. Missed the event? Watch it in full here!

Sometimes I wish I could just have the intro paragraph to an episode be GAAHHHHHHH THIS ONE WAS SO FUN! So this is my version of that: telling you that I wish it could be that, and then also telling you that we go deep on so many components of the global spread (and embrace) of Korean pop culture. We go into the calculated political elements, the uncanny elision of North Korean stories, and why so many of the Korean narratives resonating with American audiences are ones crafted by Korean-Americans. This is a really effusive and loving episode that also manages to have some very real talk about why kids dressing up as characters from K-Pop Demon Hunters is not yellow face. IT'S SO GOOD, and I know we're gonna have a great discussion about it. ALSO GUESS WHAT, WE HAVE VERY GOOD EPISODES TRANSCRIPTS NOW! They come out within 24 hours of the pod, so you just have to be a little patient and then come back and click here. We pay an actual human for help with these, so thank you for either being a paid subscriber or listening to the ads that make this model possible! If you're a paid subscriber and haven't yet set up your subscriber RSS feed in your podcast player, here's the EXTREMELY easy how-to .And if you're having any other issues with your Patreon subscription — please get in touch! Email me at annehelenpetersen @ gmail OR submit a request to Patreon Support. Thank you for making the switch with us — the podcast in particular is much more at home here!Thanks to the Sponsors of Today's Episode! Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/CULTURE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Head to Graza.co/CULTURESTUDY and use code CULTURESTUDY to get 10% off your order and get cooking this holiday season with some fresh, delicious olive oil!Visit moshlife.com/CULTURE to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the best sellers trial pack or the new plant-based trial pack.Go to shopremi.com/CULTURE and use code CULTURE to receive 55% off  your new nightguard PLUS a free foam gift.Show Notes:GO LISTEN TO BIG KOREAN ENERGY!!! And then go find out a lot more about The Mash-Up AmericansSubscribe to The Mash-Up Americans newsletter for updates Really cannot recommend Episode 1 highly enough — it puzzle pieces so well with what we talk about for each of these questions A good secondary listen: our episode with Elise Hu about the Sephora Teen Freakout and my interview with Elise re: her book on K-Beauty We also reference this episode on The Irishification of Pop Culture with Caroline O'Donoghue REP SWEATSTHE KOREAN VEGAN!R.O. Kwon's appearance on Big Korean EnergySusan Choi's Flashlight, Min Jin Lee's Pachinko, Lisa See's Island of Sea Women I try to remember the name of Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-Joo We're currently looking for your questions for future episodes about:Questions About How to Respond When People Ask/React To the Knowledge That You're Not Having Kids'90s Movie SoundtracksHow we think about the morality of money and taxes — who should pay taxes, who shouldn't, who "deserves" money, who doesn't, how we came to decide that religious organizations shouldn't pay taxes (and how that belief is changing), SO MUCHHow to process all the STUFF accumulated from relatives (we have a really helpful organizer with a bunch of mental health training for this one!) The State of The CHAIN RESTAURANT — and chain restaurant supply chain!!! (I'm so excited for this one) Anything you need advice or want musings on for the AAA segment. You can ask about anything, it's literally the name of the segmentAs always, you can submit your questions (and ideas for future eps) hereFor this week's discussion: What's your favorite manifestation of BIG KOREAN ENERGY right now?

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In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for preventing toddlers from knocking over valuable items, being prepared when you're in the car with your kids, using honey bears in a fun way and more! Also, Laura reports on the unsettling reports she has been getting from her 6-year-old's school, Shanna discusses her attempt to power through her recovery from a recent illness, and both moms share their families' plans for Thanksgiving this year. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Laura and Shanna's plans for Thanksgiving this year with their families-Parenting while sick and trying to push through the recovery phase-Finding out your child is being bullied at school-Tips, tricks and hacks for making your parenting life easier-Disappointment about not being able to follow through on a commitment-Fun how-to drawing books for kidsProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:-Clear Museum Gel-Tissue box hack-Flashlight metaphor for pain management-Using honey bears in the shower-Rice-cooker pasta-The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt -Choking-hazard check-"Let's Draw Aliens and Spaceships with Crayola!" by Kathy Allen (Author) and Neil Clark (Illustrator)-"Ed Emberley's How to Draw Monsters and More Scary Stuff" by Ed Emberley-Cookbook stand (to use for holding kids' drawing books)This episode's full show notes can be found here.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Ep. 210, Laura McGrath, author of the popular Substack newsletter, textCrunch, joins Sarah to take a sharp look at the State of the Publishing Industry in 2025. This packed episode covers a high-level look at the top sales and book trends, as well as Laura's insights into the future of the book world for 2026. Also, Laura shares her favorite books of 2025! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Laura McGrath's book Middlemen (publishing April 28, 2026) is available for pre-order here: Amazon | Bookshop.org  Fiction's performance in the sales charts since 2019. The trend seen in nonfiction over the past few years and where it may be headed. The continued debate about whether 2025 has a "Book of the Year." Surprising sales trends in religious books and imprints. How self-publishing still brings us successful authors. What Laura sees in her research that she thinks publishers should be paying attention to. A bit about the current outlook for mid-list and debut authors. Laura's predictions for 2026 book trends. State of the Publishing Industry in 2025 HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW [2:45]  Onyx Storm (Empyrean, 3) by Rebecca Yarros (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [7:49] Fourth Wing (series, 1) by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:58]  The Women by Kristin Hannah (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [9:21] James by Percival Everett (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [9:59] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:02] Flashlight by Susan Choi (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [10:25] The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [11:58] The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:04] A Guardian and a Thief by Leela Tapryal (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:31] The Names by Florence Knapp (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:19] Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:57] The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [13:59] 2025 BOOK SALES & TRENDS [14:41]   The Martian by Andy Weir (2011) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:03]  The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [21:38]   The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [21:40]   Heart the Lover by Lily King (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [21:42]  BIG BOOK STORIES OF 2025 [30:18]  Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (1961) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:30]  V by Thomas Pynchon (1963) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:32]  Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth (1969) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:41]  The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead (1999) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:47]  The Mothers by Brit Bennett (2016) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:54]  2026 PUBLISHING PREDICTIONS [42:29]  Audition by Katie Kitamura (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [4:41] Pick a Color by Souvankham Thammavongsa (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:55]  Discipline by Larissa Pham (January 20, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:01]  Under Water by Tara Menon (March 17, 2026) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [45:07]  Laura's 3 Favorites Books of 2025 [45:31]  Culpability by Bruce Holsinger (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:17]  Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghey (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[47:59]  The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:38] Other Links The New York Times | The Dogged, Irrational Persistence of Literary Fictionby Gerald Howard The Walrus | Publishing Has a Gambling Problem by Tajja Isen Time | How Taylor Jenkins Reid Became a Publishing Powerhouse by Lucy Feldman Book Riot | How Much Does Genre Matter to Readers? (Podcast Episode) Public Books | Who Cares About Literary Prizes? by Alexander Manshel, Laura B. Mcgrath, & J. D. Porter

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