Podcasts about focuses

Buddhist Society of Western Australia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 5:45

CONFIRMING THE MADRID MEETING AND EXAMINING GEORGE H.W. BUSH'S ALLEGED ROLEColleague Craig Unger. This section focuses on verifying the specific meetings where the alleged treason occurred. Unger asserts certainty that Bill Casey met with Iranian cleric Mehdi Karrubi in Madrid in July 1980 to outline the deal: arms for Iran in exchange for delaying the hostage release until after the election. Unger notes that Israeli military intelligence (AMAN) confirmed the channel of arms sales. The segment also addresses the controversial allegation that George H.W. Bush flew to Paris in October 1980 to seal the deal. While alibis involving Secret Service details and a visit to Justice Potter Stewart were punctured by Bob Parry's reporting, Unger remains "agnostic" but leans toward the meeting having happened. The Iranians reportedly required a high-level figure like Bush to guarantee the agreement before they would release the "frozen assets" of undelivered weaponry needed for their war with Iraq. NUMBER 6

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The Four Focuses of Mindfulness - Principles (part 4/4) | Bhante Bodhidhaja | Roleystone Meditation Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 60:30

1st January 2026 Ajahn Bodhidhaja hosted this week's meditation session at the Roleystone Family Centre. Roleystone Meditation Group's weekly classes are about an hour in length and usually includes meditation instructions, meditating together, questions & answers and a Dhamma talk. The sessions are led by a Buddhist monk from Kusala Hermitage in Roleystone (Buddhist Society of WA). Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

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Mamdani focuses on transit on his second day in office... A reward being offered to find the suspect who shot and killed an Uber driver... Negotiations continue to prevent thousands of nurses from going on strike

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 5:32

The All Local Afternoon Update for Friday, January 2, 2026

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Ditch Decade Diets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 29:08

YOUR BINGE FREE YEAR 3 DAY FREE MASTERCLASSCONNECT WITH LORNA:---> Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoach---> Tiktok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach

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S8 Ep275: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: A PRIVATE HERO GOES PUBLIC TO OPPOSE INTERVENTION Colleague H.W. Brands. The discussion focuses on Charles Lindbergh's decision to leverage his fame for radio airtime upon returning to the United States in 1939. Desp

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 2:50

PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: A PRIVATE HERO GOES PUBLIC TO OPPOSE INTERVENTION Colleague H.W. Brands. The discussion focuses on Charles Lindbergh's decision to leverage his fame for radio airtime upon returning to the United States in 1939. Despite his deep distrust of politics, Lindbergh felt compelled to speak out to prevent America from repeating the mistakes of World War I.

S8 Ep268: CORNELIA AND SERVILIA: MOTHERS OF ROME Colleague Daisy Dunn. This segment focuses on Cornelia, the educated "one-man woman" who raised the reforming Gracchi brothers to challenge the Roman elite. Dunn notes Cornelia's heartbreak as sh

Gus Clemens on Wine explores and explains the world of wine in simple, humorous, fun posts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 9:30

CORNELIA AND SERVILIA: MOTHERS OF ROME Colleague Daisy Dunn. This segment focuses on Cornelia, the educated "one-man woman" who raised the reforming Gracchi brothers to challenge the Roman elite. Dunn notes Cornelia's heartbreak as she tried to dissuade her second son from following his assassinated brother's path. The discussion shifts to Servilia, Caesar's long-term mistress and mother of Brutus. Servilia is depicted as a politically astute woman caught between her lover and her son, the future assassin. NUMBER 13 79 AD WOMEN OF POMPEII AND HERCULANEUM

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Wine's tough year 12-30-2025

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 7:36

Ah, it was a heady wine time while it lasted. Wine enjoyed more than 50 years of vineyard and winery growth, more than 50 years of improving quality, more than 50 years of consistent year-over-year market expansion. Those were the days, my friend. We thought they'd never end. We'd sing and dance forever and a day. Reality: nothing lasts forever. Pendulums swing both ways, as the wine world is painfully coming to grips with now. In 2024, California wine production fell to its lowest level since 1999. United States production fell to its lowest since 2004. Both total wine consumption and per-capita demand in the U.S. fell together for the first time in modern wine history. Worldwide wine production is down to 1961 levels even though there are more than five billion more people on Earth today. On a granular level, winegrowers leave grapes on the vine, knowing they cannot recoup their harvest expenses. Wine stores close. Wineries close or dial back, drop labels, trim staff. Newspapers drop wine columns as wine advertising dollars dry up. Restaurants pare their wine list. Supermarkets reduce shelf space devoted to wine. Let's examine what is happening and put it into some perspective. Spoiler alert: the sky is not falling, Chicken Little. Wine drinkers fall loosely into two categories. Members of the largest cohort are not that interested in where the wine came from, how it was made, who made it. They want a relatively inexpensive alcohol delivery vehicle that tastes good, maybe pairs with food. They enjoy wine, but they also can hang with beer, hard seltzer, premixed cocktails. They also may have cut back or eliminated alcohol consumption. The second cohort is into wine. Members of that cohort care about all the details, food pairing, vintage conditions, particulars about how it was made. They can be labeled as “wine geeks.” Wine is their go-to alcoholic drink, and they are willing to search for quality and pay for it. The first cohort is the principal source of the wine decline. They are the reason the hardest hit wine segment is commodity value bottlings, aka “supermarket wines.” The wine lover cohort has much less impact on the decline. In fact, while sales of lower-end wine has significantly tumbled for the past seven years, sales of higher end wines have weathered the storm. Wineries are selling fewer bottles of wine but maintaining their cash flow because people are buying higher-priced efforts. Those drinkers are drinking better, a trend that is more than a decade old. The commodity, supermarket wine segment has a hard row to hoe. There are too many “next big things” in that alcohol silo. The market will remain, but will not be as robust as it was the past half century. And, of course, the cohorts are not black and white, but have shades of gray between them. The better wine cohort has an emotional connection to wine. For them, wine is joy, pleasure, deliciousness, and rewarding, with fascinating back stories. And—yes—some snob appeal that quality wine is not pop-the-top and slurp-it-down to get-a-buzz stuff. For them, wine's cementing attraction is pleasure. On the palate, in the mind, and—yes—pleasant satisfaction that you are smart enough, educated enough, and successful enough to enjoy and appreciate a liquid that has been treasured by fellow human beings for more than 8,000 years. There is conclusive evidence of a winery in Armenia dating back 6,200-plus years, including botanical evidence the wine was made using the areni grape. You can buy Armenian wine made with areni grapes today from a winery near the archeologic find in Armenia. Not many enterprises can match that claim. Bottom line: while this is a somewhat turbulent time in the wine business, especially in the cheaper, factory-produced wine segment, wine is not going away. Worldwide wine production may be down to 1961 levels, but it remains a half-trillion dollar business. Production is almost six billion gallons—30 billion bottles. In the United States, wine generates more than $325 billion in economic impact. Various research groups forecast wine's worldwide economic impact will be between eight hundred billion and more than one trillion US dollars by 2033. The wine world is changing, but it is not going away. Sure, the wine trade faces headwinds. Every product, especially a discretionary product like wine, faces headwinds on a cyclical basis. Sometimes you are the hammer and you strike. Sometimes you are the anvil and you bear. The likelihood is after testing times the strong will survive and flourish, while the weak will suffer their Darwinian fate. Wine has been here before—my goodness for 13 years in the United States you could go to prison for making and selling wine. Let's all take a deep breath, relax, and figure out what wine we are going to joyfully enjoy together tonight.Tasting notes:• Karas Areni, Armenia 2023 checks an amazing number of boxes in the wine world. First, it is a delicious wine that sips in a space between pinot noir and sangiovese. Second, archeological finds discovered evidence of this very grape dating back 6,100 years and the first clearly identified winery in the world. The winery is in the shadow of Mount Ararat, believed by Christians and Jews as the possible location of Noah's Ark. You get to drink history, the very beginnings of wine, and drink superb wine. And do so for $16-20. Link to my review• Val delle Rose Litorale Vermentino Maremma Toscana DOC 2024 is delightful iteration of vermentino's lighter, fresher style. While it has good acidity, there is a smooth creamy texture and slight oiliness that creates excellent mouthfeel and tension. Clean, crisp winner from a highly regarded, long-time player in Tuscany. $15-20 Link to my review• Herzog Wine Cellars Lineage Pinot Noir, Clarksburg 2022 is affordable, fruit-forward, kosher wine from America's largest fully kosher winery. It is a value play in pinot noir rather than sophisticated, but is very serviceable in what it is intended to be. Wallet pleaser; smooth and easy crowd pleaser. $18-22 Link to my review• Stoller Family Estate Reserve Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2022 is rich, elegant charmer with lingering finish, polished, refined fruit. Excellent balance of fruit, oak, restrained alcohol. Civilized pour that demonstrates why Willamette Valley pinot noir deserves to be in conversation as some of the world's premier pinots, especially at this price point. $50-60 Link to my review• Early Mountain Vineyards RISE, Virginia 2021 is a very smooth, well-behaved, merlot-led Bordeaux blend only produced in exceptional years. Just now entering its best drinking window, this easily can be held another decade-plus. Early Mountain is Virginia's flagship winery. All winery profits are directed to Virginia communities and innovation in the Virginia wine industry. $135-150 Link to my reviewLast roundHow do I determine how much wine to drink? I take it on a case-by-case basis.Thank you for reading. This is a reader-supported publication. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber. No matter how you subscribe, I appreciate you.Links worth exploringDave McIntyre's WineLine Longtime Washington Post wine columnist now on Substack. Entertaining, informative.Good + Tasty Excellent wine stories by Kathleen Willcox. Focuses on the business and culture of sustainable wine, food, and travel.Diary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite: Gus Clemens on Wine websiteFacebook: facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/gusclemensonwine.bsky.social .Long form wine stories on Vocal: Gus Clemens on VocalApple podcasts https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=apple+podcasts+gus+clemens+apple+p…&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8.Linkedin: Gus Clemens on Wine This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 0:42

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that authorities say they are cracking down on fraud at day care centers in Minnesota.

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Matthew Stafford: What's Keeping You Up at Night? Building Wealth Through Give-First Relationships: How To Grow a Global Network by Being Helpful Without Expectation

Talking Billions with Bogumil Baranowski

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 61:21

Matthew Stafford is a venture capitalist, angel investor, and co-founder of Nine Others—a global entrepreneur network spanning 5,000 founders across 50 cities—who transformed from school dropout to successful investor by proving that authentic, give-first relationships create more wealth than transactional networking.3:00 - Matthew explains the Nine Others concept: monthly dinners for 10 people where founders share their biggest challenge by answering "What's keeping you up at night?" The community has run for 14 years and inspired his new book of the same title.7:20 - School dropout story: Matthew shares the uncomfortable reality of dropping out after weeks at college, feeling lost in his early 20s, before finding his path through IT work and eventually earning a computer science degree at Durham University at age 27.10:45 - The turning point: Seeing his now-wife graduate sparked his return to education. He proved he could excel academically while surrounded by 18-year-olds with straight A's, learning to balance work, study, and life.18:30 - Building Nine Others: Started with simple dinners to help founders solve problems together. Matthew deliberately enabled connections without trying to capture value, trusting that "being helpful without expectation" would compound over time.28:15 - Give-first philosophy: "If I tried to capture things short term it wouldn't last five minutes." Matthew contrasts his approach with transactional networkers who only make introductions when there's something in it for them.35:40 - Investment approach: Focuses on knowing founders deeply before investing, understanding their sustainability and motivation. At early stages, the people behind the business matter more than the product.54:09 - Long-term greedy: Matthew references Guy Spier's concept, explaining how 10 years of being helpful, honest, and trusted creates "super easy" opportunities that feel like shortcuts but are actually the result of patient relationship-building.56:27 - The real shortcut: "How do you make wealth creation really easy? Know the right people, have them come to you, watch them build big businesses. That's the shortcut—doing that stuff and then having it easy."Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

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S8 Ep253: CLODIA: THE PALATINE MEDEA Colleague Emma Southon. The segment focuses on Clodia, a wealthy, independent woman and sister of Clodius. Cicero, feuding with her brother, attacks Clodia's reputation during the trial of Caelius. In his speech Pro C

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 6:50

CLODIA: THE PALATINE MEDEA Colleague Emma Southon. The segment focuses on Clodia, a wealthy, independent woman and sister of Clodius. Cicero, feuding with her brother, attacks Clodia's reputation during the trial of Caelius. In his speech Pro Caelio, Cicero characterizes her as a "Palatine Medea" and a seductress to discredit her claims of attempted poisoning. Unable to speak in court, Clodia is silenced by Cicero's rhetorical assassination of her character. NUMBER 12

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S8 Ep238: PREVIEW: This audio excerpt features an interview with Professor Barry Strauss regarding his book, which chronicles the Jewish rebellion against Roman authority during the first century. The discussion focuses on the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 2:10

PREVIEW: This audio excerpt features an interview with Professor Barry Strauss regarding his book, which chronicles the Jewish rebellion against Roman authority during the first century. The discussion focuses on the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD, led by Titus, the son of Emperor Vespasian. Although the Jewish resistance considered their capital an impregnable fortress due to its geographic defenses and abundant resources, the city remained vulnerable along its northern wall. Internal leadership struggles and incomplete fortifications ultimately hampered the rebels' ability to withstand the Roman military onslaught. This historical account highlights the intense defiance of the Judean people as they faced a concentrated effort by the Roman Empire to suppress their revolt. MORE LATER.

S8 Ep227: ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTS AND THE FRANKLIN STOVE Colleague Richard Munson. The discussion focuses on Franklin's electrical experiments, including the Leiden jar and conservation of charge. Munson explains that the kite experiment had practical ori

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 9:26

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTS AND THE FRANKLIN STOVE Colleague Richard Munson. The discussion focuses on Franklin's electrical experiments, including the Leiden jar and conservation of charge. Munson explains that the kite experiment had practical origins for lightning protection. Additionally, Franklin's refusal to patent his stove invention highlights his joy in discovery and commitment to public benefit. NUMBER 3

S8 Ep227: ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTS AND THE FRANKLIN STOVE Colleague Richard Munson. The discussion focuses on Franklin's electrical experiments, including the Leiden jar and conservation of charge. Munson explains that the kite experiment had practical ori

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 12:20

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTS AND THE FRANKLIN STOVE Colleague Richard Munson. The discussion focuses on Franklin's electrical experiments, including the Leiden jar and conservation of charge. Munson explains that the kite experiment had practical origins for lightning protection. Additionally, Franklin's refusal to patent his stove invention highlights his joy in discovery and commitment to public benefit. NUMBER 3

Uplift: He owns an executive search firm; they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 29:41 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton. Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

Uplift: He owns an executive search firm; they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 29:41 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton. Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

Uplift: He owns an executive search firm; they are hired by companies to find top-tier talent.

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 29:41 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Ken Taunton. Founder and president of The Royster Group, a nationally recognized, certified Black-owned professional staffing firm. Here's a breakdown of the key themes and takeaways:

Trump's Address To The Nation Focuses on Affordability

The Ryan Gorman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 13:13

BEST OF - White House Correspondent Jon Decker recaps Trump's address to the nation, police release new photos of a person who may have crossed paths with Brown University person of interest, the GOP healthcare bill passes the House, Dan Bongino resigns as FBI director, and more stories of heroism emerge in wake of Australia terror attack.

Trump's Address To The Nation Focuses on Affordability

The Ryan Gorman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 13:13 Transcription Available

BEST OF - White House Correspondent Jon Decker recaps Trump's address to the nation, police release new photos of a person who may have crossed paths with Brown University person of interest, the GOP healthcare bill passes the House, Dan Bongino resigns as FBI director, and more stories of heroism emerge in wake of Australia terror attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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S8 Ep197: Bill Roggio analyzes the ISIS allegiance of Australian shooters, distinguishing ISIS's immediate caliphate goals from Al-Qaeda's patient state-building. He warns that while Al-Qaeda focuses on consolidating control in places like Somalia (Al-S

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 7:56

Bill Roggio analyzes the ISIS allegiance of Australian shooters, distinguishing ISIS's immediate caliphate goals from Al-Qaeda's patient state-building. He warns that while Al-Qaeda focuses on consolidating control in places like Somalia(Al-Shabaab), they remain a potent global threat capable of launching external attacks when strategically advantageous. 1842 Afghanistan

Davisville, Dec. 15, 2025: Crest movie palace focuses on its next era

Davisville

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 28:17

The Crest movie theater in downtown Sacramento has changed its mix of attractions several times during its long history — the vaudeville-era graffiti near the top of the curtains is one sign of that — and owner Bob Emerick has begun to revise the mix yet again. Emerick, who bought the theater in 2011 and resumed managing it this year, says it's still possible to run a movie palace like the Crest as a business. “I think it is. You have to look at the niche markets. I think ethnic programming is far too underrepresented in Sacramento. Bollywood, for instance.” So that's one opportunity. Community events, such as graduations, are another draw, as are $2 tickets to movies that attract crowds of people who want to watch a familiar film with their friends. Plus concerts. “You have to hustle. You have to adapt. You have to find entertainment for the venue,” he says. And a note for Davis: “Davis is absolutely key to keeping the Crest Theater alive,” says Emerick (an engineer who has three degrees from UC Davis), “because of the number of patrons from Davis.” (Photo shows Davisville host Bill Buchanan inside the Crest before a Bruce Cockburn concert in November 2023.)

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Kansas City news anchor's documentary focuses on the women serving in Vietnam

Up To Date

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 18:31

Women played a vital role in the Vietnam War. Many served as nurses, treating and caring for American soldiers, enemies and civilians. “To The Women Who Served,” a new documentary from KMBC in Kansas City, captures firsthand accounts of what the women experienced and the role history sometimes overlooks.

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#409 – From Franchise GM to Selling 1,000+ Cars a Year as an Independent

The Independent Dealer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 54:22

In this episode of The Independent Dealer Podcast's "How I Built This" series, we sit down with Ricky Thomas of Wildcat Used Cars in Somerset, Kentucky.

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Canada Gardener's Journal with Steven Biggs

Down The Garden Path Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 25:34

This week, Joanne welcomes horticulturist Stephen Biggs back to the podcast to talk about his latest project, the newly expanded Canada Gardener's Journal. About Steven Steven was recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the "green gang" making a difference in Canadian horticulture. His home-garden experiments span driveway straw-bale gardens, a rooftop kitchen garden, fruit plantings, and an edible-themed front yard. He's a horticulturist, award-winning broadcaster and author, and former horticulture instructor with George Brown and Durham Colleges in Ontario, Canada. His other books include Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't, Grow Lemons Where You Think You Can't, Growing Figs in Cold Climates, Grow Figs Where You Think You Can't, and No-Guff Gardening, available at foodgardenlife.com. Tune in to learn more about Canada Gardener's Journal. Origins of the Gardener's Journal Started 34 years ago by Margaret Bennett Alder Inspired by her father's paper booklets he used to manage tasks and meds Margaret used the format to track garden tasks, neat plant sources, and observations First year: ~50 copies printed; grew to 500 the next year By the 25th edition (2017), and her retirement at age 90, over 18,000 copies sold Margaret passed away at 98; the journal is part of her gardening legacy Evolution of the Journal Originally the Toronto Gardener's Journal, then the Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener's Journal Taken over by Helen and Sarah Battersby (TorontoGardens.com), who expanded its geographic scope and won awards Now passed to Stephen, who has turned it into Canada's Gardener's Journal What's New in Canada's Gardener's Journal Now Canada-wide and bilingual, with information relevant across the country Includes average first and last frost dates using the most recent Environment Canada data Expanded sources list featuring Canadian suppliers that ship across the country (seeds, nursery stock, etc.) Ongoing plan to update sources as new nurseries and seed companies are suggested From Toronto-specific to Seasonal Tasks Old version: weekly tasks tied to the Toronto area and similar zones New version: season-based task lists (spring, summer, fall, winter) Includes outdoor tasks and indoor prep (seed starting, planning, etc.) Better suited to different climates and zones across Canada (and similar U.S. regions) Perpetual Calendar Format Previously: a dated, year-specific planner (e.g., 2024, 2025) with fixed calendar weeks Now: a perpetual, undated week-by-week layout Gardeners can start using it at any point in the year Can stretch use over more than one year if desired Focuses on periods of active gardening rather than wasting pages in off-months Practical, Hands-On Focus Designed by a gardener for gardeners—light on theory, heavy on practical prompts Space for gardeners to record: What they planted and when Weather patterns and unusual seasons Successes, failures, and plant sources Acts as both a planner and a historical record for future decision-making Why Garden Journaling Matters Memory is unreliable: gardeners quickly forget how wet/cool or hot/dry a season actually was Notes and photos together help explain: Why certain plants thrived or struggled How changing climate and shifting zones affect timing and plant choices Useful for: Answering client questions (for designers like Joanne) Tracking long-term trends in weather and performance Diagnosing issues (e.g., why tomatoes didn't ripen as usual) Climate Change & Updated Data Growing zones and frost patterns are shifting with climate change The journal uses the latest Environment Canada frost-date data Stephen expects ongoing updates in future editions as data and climate continue to change Honouring Founder Margaret Bennett Alder Margaret was passionate about a plant-based diet, which she linked to her longevity The journal has long included pages of her favourite plant-based resources Stephen has expanded this section with new Canadian sources in her honour Availability & Price Price: $19.95 – positioned as an affordable gift or stocking stuffer Available via foodgardenlife.com under the books section Some specialty garden retailers carry it; retailers are listed on the website Stephen encourages buyers (especially Christmas shoppers) to email him via the site if they're unsure about shipping timelines Although now truly Canada-wide, gardeners in northern U.S. border states with similar zones may also find it very useful Check out Stephen's books and Canada's Gardener's Journal on foodgardenlife.com. You can also find @foodgardenlife on YouTube. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden Are you a landscape or gardening expert? We'd love to have you on the show! Click here to learn more. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible. In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

S8 Ep172: Assyrian Resilience Through Leadership and War: Colleague Eric Cline focuses on the survivors of the Bronze Age collapse, identifying the Assyrians as a key example of resilience who maintained their monarchy, military, and writing systems throu

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 4:25

Assyrian Resilience Through Leadership and War: Colleague Eric Cline focuses on the survivors of the Bronze Age collapse, identifying the Assyrians as a key example of resilience who maintained their monarchy, military, and writing systems through strong leadership, adapting to the loss of trading partners by engaging in constant warfare to secure resources, detailing the complex fluctuating relationship between the Neo-Assyrians and Neo-Babylonians who alternated between alliance and enmity until the Assyrians were eventually upended by the Babylonians centuries later. 1953

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S8 Ep170: Visceral Combat and the Sanctity of the Dead: Colleague Emily Wilson focuses on the visceral violence of battle scenes and the significance of caring for the dead, detailing the warrior ethos regarding proper burial versus the desecration of cor

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 7:15

Visceral Combat and the Sanctity of the Dead: Colleague Emily Wilson focuses on the visceral violence of battle scenes and the significance of caring for the dead, detailing the warrior ethos regarding proper burial versus the desecration of corpses to deny closure, also touching upon the gods bleeding "ichor" and the struggle over armor as a symbol of dominance. ZEUS

Overcoming the Odds: How a successful Businesswoman overcame teen pregnancies and raised her siblings.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 23:45 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination, offering inspiration to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Her story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of believing in oneself.

Overcoming the Odds: How a successful Businesswoman overcame teen pregnancies and raised her siblings.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 23:45 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination, offering inspiration to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Her story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of believing in oneself.

Overcoming the Odds: How a successful Businesswoman overcame teen pregnancies and raised her siblings.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 23:45 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith, and determination, offering inspiration to anyone facing difficult circumstances. Her story is a testament to perseverance, adaptability, and the power of believing in oneself.

Brand Building: Washington, DC Real estate investor uses Instagram and podcasting to build his brand and connect with clients.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 29:12 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Renard “Ray” Sims. Topic: Entrepreneurship, property management, and building generational wealth through real estate. Ray Sims shares his journey from government employee to entrepreneur, founding a property management company in the Metro DC area. He discusses the challenges of transitioning into business ownership, the structure of his company, and the importance of networking, automation, and community service.

Brand Building: Washington, DC Real estate investor uses Instagram and podcasting to build his brand and connect with clients.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 29:12 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Renard “Ray” Sims. Topic: Entrepreneurship, property management, and building generational wealth through real estate. Ray Sims shares his journey from government employee to entrepreneur, founding a property management company in the Metro DC area. He discusses the challenges of transitioning into business ownership, the structure of his company, and the importance of networking, automation, and community service.

Brand Building: Washington, DC Real estate investor uses Instagram and podcasting to build his brand and connect with clients.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 29:12 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Renard “Ray” Sims. Topic: Entrepreneurship, property management, and building generational wealth through real estate. Ray Sims shares his journey from government employee to entrepreneur, founding a property management company in the Metro DC area. He discusses the challenges of transitioning into business ownership, the structure of his company, and the importance of networking, automation, and community service.

Second Chance: He focuses on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 34:01 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Blayther Sabbat. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: Showcase Blayther Sabbat’s mission through his nonprofit Pillars of Success, which empowers returning citizens and at-risk youth. Discuss strategies for reducing recidivism and creating pathways to success via mentorship, financial literacy, and career development. Inspire individuals and communities to take action toward social impact and economic empowerment. Key Takeaways Background and Motivation First-generation Haitian-American from Washington, D.C. Athletic background (DeMatha Catholic High School football) instilled discipline and leadership. Personal experiences with family and community challenges inspired his commitment to mentorship and reentry programs. Pillars of Success A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing wraparound services: Mentorship Financial literacy Life and work skills Career development and housing support Focus on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society. Challenges and Misconceptions Common stigma: People assume returning citizens are “bad individuals.” Reality: Many are in survival mode and lack resources, not character. Success requires personal accountability and willingness to change. Impact and Measurement Success is defined as progress, even small steps like consistent routines or positive mindset. Emphasis on action: “The difference between success and failure is taking action.” Affordable Housing Advocacy Sabbat worked at D.C. Housing Authority for 8 years, rising from clerical assistant to certified housing inspector. Purchased property at age 26, faced conflict-of-interest issues, and resigned to pursue real estate and community impact full-time. Career Development and Partnerships Promotes trades (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, IT) as sustainable career paths. Partnerships with Google for digital literacy tools and scholarships. Collaborates with local universities and organizations for training and job placement. Financial Literacy Learned through personal experience buying property on a $35K salary. Advocates understanding credit, banking, and responsible money management. Call to Action Support through donations, mentorship, volunteering, and spreading awareness. Website: www.pillarsofsuccess202.com Notable Quotes On stigma:“People judge returning citizens as bad individuals without knowing their story. Many are just in survival mode.” On success:“Progress—any form of it—is success. The difference between success and failure is taking action.” On leadership:“We don’t succeed unless they succeed.” On financial literacy:“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about what you do with it.” On courage:“I walk by faith. Fearless. Failure and fear are the same—you learn from mistakes.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Chance: He focuses on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 34:01 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Blayther Sabbat. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: Showcase Blayther Sabbat’s mission through his nonprofit Pillars of Success, which empowers returning citizens and at-risk youth. Discuss strategies for reducing recidivism and creating pathways to success via mentorship, financial literacy, and career development. Inspire individuals and communities to take action toward social impact and economic empowerment. Key Takeaways Background and Motivation First-generation Haitian-American from Washington, D.C. Athletic background (DeMatha Catholic High School football) instilled discipline and leadership. Personal experiences with family and community challenges inspired his commitment to mentorship and reentry programs. Pillars of Success A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing wraparound services: Mentorship Financial literacy Life and work skills Career development and housing support Focus on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society. Challenges and Misconceptions Common stigma: People assume returning citizens are “bad individuals.” Reality: Many are in survival mode and lack resources, not character. Success requires personal accountability and willingness to change. Impact and Measurement Success is defined as progress, even small steps like consistent routines or positive mindset. Emphasis on action: “The difference between success and failure is taking action.” Affordable Housing Advocacy Sabbat worked at D.C. Housing Authority for 8 years, rising from clerical assistant to certified housing inspector. Purchased property at age 26, faced conflict-of-interest issues, and resigned to pursue real estate and community impact full-time. Career Development and Partnerships Promotes trades (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, IT) as sustainable career paths. Partnerships with Google for digital literacy tools and scholarships. Collaborates with local universities and organizations for training and job placement. Financial Literacy Learned through personal experience buying property on a $35K salary. Advocates understanding credit, banking, and responsible money management. Call to Action Support through donations, mentorship, volunteering, and spreading awareness. Website: www.pillarsofsuccess202.com Notable Quotes On stigma:“People judge returning citizens as bad individuals without knowing their story. Many are just in survival mode.” On success:“Progress—any form of it—is success. The difference between success and failure is taking action.” On leadership:“We don’t succeed unless they succeed.” On financial literacy:“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about what you do with it.” On courage:“I walk by faith. Fearless. Failure and fear are the same—you learn from mistakes.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Chance: He focuses on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 34:01 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Blayther Sabbat. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: Showcase Blayther Sabbat’s mission through his nonprofit Pillars of Success, which empowers returning citizens and at-risk youth. Discuss strategies for reducing recidivism and creating pathways to success via mentorship, financial literacy, and career development. Inspire individuals and communities to take action toward social impact and economic empowerment. Key Takeaways Background and Motivation First-generation Haitian-American from Washington, D.C. Athletic background (DeMatha Catholic High School football) instilled discipline and leadership. Personal experiences with family and community challenges inspired his commitment to mentorship and reentry programs. Pillars of Success A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing wraparound services: Mentorship Financial literacy Life and work skills Career development and housing support Focus on empowering returning citizens and at-risk youth to reintegrate successfully into society. Challenges and Misconceptions Common stigma: People assume returning citizens are “bad individuals.” Reality: Many are in survival mode and lack resources, not character. Success requires personal accountability and willingness to change. Impact and Measurement Success is defined as progress, even small steps like consistent routines or positive mindset. Emphasis on action: “The difference between success and failure is taking action.” Affordable Housing Advocacy Sabbat worked at D.C. Housing Authority for 8 years, rising from clerical assistant to certified housing inspector. Purchased property at age 26, faced conflict-of-interest issues, and resigned to pursue real estate and community impact full-time. Career Development and Partnerships Promotes trades (plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, IT) as sustainable career paths. Partnerships with Google for digital literacy tools and scholarships. Collaborates with local universities and organizations for training and job placement. Financial Literacy Learned through personal experience buying property on a $35K salary. Advocates understanding credit, banking, and responsible money management. Call to Action Support through donations, mentorship, volunteering, and spreading awareness. Website: www.pillarsofsuccess202.com Notable Quotes On stigma:“People judge returning citizens as bad individuals without knowing their story. Many are just in survival mode.” On success:“Progress—any form of it—is success. The difference between success and failure is taking action.” On leadership:“We don’t succeed unless they succeed.” On financial literacy:“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about what you do with it.” On courage:“I walk by faith. Fearless. Failure and fear are the same—you learn from mistakes.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Career Change: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta ho

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Health Tip: His 360 Health and Wellness Network, which focuses on mindset, diet, and exercise .

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 37:11 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeff Cade. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to inspire listeners—entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals—about the importance of health and wellness in achieving personal and professional success. It introduces Jeff Cade’s 360 Health and Wellness Network, which focuses on mindset, diet, and exercise as pillars for a holistic lifestyle. Key Takeaways Health and Wealth Connection Wealth cannot buy health; longevity depends on lifestyle choices. Self-care is essential for sustaining business success and personal well-being. Jeff Cade’s Background & Motivation Over 15 years in health and wellness, with experience in hospitality and healthcare. Personal tragedy: lost both parents to cancer, which fueled his mission. Author of Battleground Cancer to educate on mental, physical, and spiritual resilience. Core Philosophy “Take food as medicine, not medicine as food.” Three pillars: Mindset, Diet, Exercise—you can’t have one without the others. Advocates plant-based diets, hydration, and mindfulness practices. Actionable Advice Know your body and listen to its signals. Reduce sugar and processed foods; crowd out unhealthy items with colorful plates. Use affirmations: “I am healed, healthy, happy.” Transformation is incremental: start with 30-, 45-, or 90-day goals. Stress management is critical—stress kills and triggers unhealthy habits. Programs & Engagement Offers personalized coaching and programs via JeffK360.com. Focus on accountability partnerships and individualized plans. Notable Quotes On transformation:“What you don’t change, you choose.” On health and success:“Self-care is the new health care.” On mindset:“I am healed, I am healthy, I am happy.” On accountability:“If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” On purpose:“You can’t serve others if you don’t serve yourself first.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health Tip: His 360 Health and Wellness Network, which focuses on mindset, diet, and exercise .

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 37:11 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeff Cade. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to inspire listeners—entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals—about the importance of health and wellness in achieving personal and professional success. It introduces Jeff Cade’s 360 Health and Wellness Network, which focuses on mindset, diet, and exercise as pillars for a holistic lifestyle. Key Takeaways Health and Wealth Connection Wealth cannot buy health; longevity depends on lifestyle choices. Self-care is essential for sustaining business success and personal well-being. Jeff Cade’s Background & Motivation Over 15 years in health and wellness, with experience in hospitality and healthcare. Personal tragedy: lost both parents to cancer, which fueled his mission. Author of Battleground Cancer to educate on mental, physical, and spiritual resilience. Core Philosophy “Take food as medicine, not medicine as food.” Three pillars: Mindset, Diet, Exercise—you can’t have one without the others. Advocates plant-based diets, hydration, and mindfulness practices. Actionable Advice Know your body and listen to its signals. Reduce sugar and processed foods; crowd out unhealthy items with colorful plates. Use affirmations: “I am healed, healthy, happy.” Transformation is incremental: start with 30-, 45-, or 90-day goals. Stress management is critical—stress kills and triggers unhealthy habits. Programs & Engagement Offers personalized coaching and programs via JeffK360.com. Focus on accountability partnerships and individualized plans. Notable Quotes On transformation:“What you don’t change, you choose.” On health and success:“Self-care is the new health care.” On mindset:“I am healed, I am healthy, I am happy.” On accountability:“If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” On purpose:“You can’t serve others if you don’t serve yourself first.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Career Change: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta ho

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Health Tip: His 360 Health and Wellness Network, which focuses on mindset, diet, and exercise .

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 37:11 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Jeff Cade. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to inspire listeners—entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals—about the importance of health and wellness in achieving personal and professional success. It introduces Jeff Cade’s 360 Health and Wellness Network, which focuses on mindset, diet, and exercise as pillars for a holistic lifestyle. Key Takeaways Health and Wealth Connection Wealth cannot buy health; longevity depends on lifestyle choices. Self-care is essential for sustaining business success and personal well-being. Jeff Cade’s Background & Motivation Over 15 years in health and wellness, with experience in hospitality and healthcare. Personal tragedy: lost both parents to cancer, which fueled his mission. Author of Battleground Cancer to educate on mental, physical, and spiritual resilience. Core Philosophy “Take food as medicine, not medicine as food.” Three pillars: Mindset, Diet, Exercise—you can’t have one without the others. Advocates plant-based diets, hydration, and mindfulness practices. Actionable Advice Know your body and listen to its signals. Reduce sugar and processed foods; crowd out unhealthy items with colorful plates. Use affirmations: “I am healed, healthy, happy.” Transformation is incremental: start with 30-, 45-, or 90-day goals. Stress management is critical—stress kills and triggers unhealthy habits. Programs & Engagement Offers personalized coaching and programs via JeffK360.com. Focus on accountability partnerships and individualized plans. Notable Quotes On transformation:“What you don’t change, you choose.” On health and success:“Self-care is the new health care.” On mindset:“I am healed, I am healthy, I am happy.” On accountability:“If it’s to be, it’s up to me.” On purpose:“You can’t serve others if you don’t serve yourself first.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Career Change: A 24-year-old entrepreneur tells us how he owns three Atlanta ho

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:53 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Isaiah Tatum. A 24-year-old entrepreneur, touring artist, and hotel owner:

Financial Tip: The goal is to generate enough income from investments to replace employment income.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 27:34 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Steve Selengut. Also known as The Income Coach. Here's a detailed summary of the episode:

Financial Tip: The goal is to generate enough income from investments to replace employment income.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 27:34 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Steve Selengut. Also known as The Income Coach. Here's a detailed summary of the episode:

Financial Tip: The goal is to generate enough income from investments to replace employment income.

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 27:34 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Steve Selengut. Also known as The Income Coach. Here's a detailed summary of the episode:

Investigative series focuses on inequities Native American youth face in Washington state's criminal justice system

Think Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 17:27

Data from the Sentencing Project, a nonprofit which advocates for criminal justice reforms, shows that Native American children in Washington are nearly five times more likely on average to be incarcerated than their white peers. Furthermore, Native American children are less likely to receive a second chance once they are in juvenile court, according to a recently published series from InvestigateWest about the inequities Native American youth face in Washington’s criminal justice system. Melanie Henshaw, Indigenous affairs reporter at InvestigateWest, joins us to discuss her findings.

S8 Ep131: China's AI War Planning Focuses on Deception, Raises Global Thermonuclear Risk — General Blaine Holt — General Holt examines China's PLA war planning, which prioritizes using artificial intelligence for grand deception operations. He argue

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 10:40

China's AI War Planning Focuses on Deception, Raises Global Thermonuclear Risk — General Blaine Holt — General Holt examines China's PLA war planning, which prioritizes using artificial intelligence for grand deception operations. He argues that fifth-generation warfare, leveraging deepfakes and large language models, is potentially more destructive than nuclear weapons. Holt warns that autonomous AI systems adjudicating warfare decisions—analogous to WarGames—represents a probable future scenario. He assesses NATO as "slow and archaic," underscoring the urgent need for advanced indicators, warning systems, and diplomatic frameworks to manage emerging technological threats. NOVEMBER 1973

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Brand Building: She gives insights on how to navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 28:17 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Brand Building: She gives insights on how to navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 28:17 Transcription Available

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how individuals can navigate layoffs, negotiate salaries, and build resilient careers.

98: PREVIEW Anne Stevenson-Yang focuses on the decline of China's economic miracle, which was fueled by borrowing and falsehoods and is potentially headed toward japanification or worse. The idea that China was continuously rising and overtaking the Unit

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 1:24

PREVIEW Anne Stevenson-Yang focuses on the decline of China's economic miracle, which was fueled by borrowing and falsehoods and is potentially headed toward japanification or worse. The idea that China was continuously rising and overtaking the United States is now largely disregarded. Although some asset investors hold hope that Asia, specifically China, will provide yield, few believe the downturn is temporary. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang. 1918 PEKING

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95: Loyalty, Loss, and the Shadow of Mao. Joseph Turigian focuses on Mao's famous phrase about Xi Zhongxun, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty despite repeated suffering at the party's hands. Following the 1949 victory, Xi moved to Beijing, where his so