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We duel, you decide. Rick Munarriz and Tim Beyers debate whether DocuSign is a Breaker worth buying. Leave a comment to let us know which argument swayed you! Tim Beyers and Rick Munarriz discuss: - DocuSign's prospects - is now the time to buy? - The Big Macro and resilient industries. - Three recent winners - who's the Faker, who's the Breaker? Fools Andy Cross and Emily Flippen will be interviewing DocuSign CEO Allan Thygesen for Fool 24 this week. Also, be sure to get to your local bookstore tomorrow. David's Gardner's new book — Rule Breaker Investing — hits shelves and will be available for purchase. Get it before it's gone! Tickers: Companies discussed: DOCU, ALAB, OPEN, RDDT Host: Tim Beyers Guest: Rick Munarriz Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings the following artists to your ears: Visage, ABC, Miracle Legion, Laura Branigan, Jackson Browne, Generation X, Dead Or Alive, Charlie Sexton, 1927, Fools, Duran Duran, Rachel Sweet, XTC, The Kinks, and finishes up with The Police.

Those Fantastic Flying Fools (1967)   aka Blast-Off  AIP Production #6706 Jeff and Cheryl prepare for a one-way trip to the moon with Those Fantastic Flying Fools. Original Story by Peter Welbeck (Harry Alan Towers)  inspired by the writings of Jules Verne   Screenplay by Dave Freeman   Produced by Harry Alan Towers  Directed by Don Sharp Starring:  Burl Ives as Phineas T. Barnum  Troy Donahue as Gaylord Sullivan  Gert Frobe as  Professor Siegfried von Bulow  Hermione Gingold as Angelica  Lionel Jeffries as Sir Charles Dillworthy  Dennis Price as The Duke of Barset Daliah Lavi as Madelaine  Stratford Johns as Warrant Officer  Graham Starke as Grundle   Terry-Thomas as Captain Sir Harry Washington Smythe  Jimmy Clitheroe as General Tom Thumb  Judy Cornwell as Electra  Joachim Teege as Bulgeroff  Edward De Souza as Henri  Joan Sterndale Bennett as Queen Victoria  View TV spots for Those Fantastic Flying Fools trailer here.  You can rent Those Fantastic Flying Fools on Amazon Prime. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast  Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955) 

No account has more tax benefits than the health savings account. You can make the most of those benefits by managing your HSA wisely. Roger Young, CFP®, discusses some suggestions from a T. Rowe Price report. Also in this episode: -401(k) millionaires are at an all-time high -- how did they do it? -The bond market is having its best year since 2020 -Gold is crushing the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, and Silver is doing even better -What determines your home's cost basis, and how to keep track of all the necessary documents Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Roger Young Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stoops and the Wildcats prep for E Michigan; (12:00) Al Michaels' nod to John Madden on Thursday Night Football; (19:00) Tom Leach & Jeff Piecoro preview Ky-EMU; (28:00) UK volleyball coach Craig Skinner; (39:00) UK Sports Hall of Famers finding out about the honor; (1:08:00) Billy Rutledge NFL picks; (1:12:00) Heroes, Fools and Flakes

We discuss the potential for another major media merger as Paramount Skydance eyes Warner Bros Discovery, and there's a new richest person in the world as Oracle tries to take on big tech hyperscalers. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Paramount's interest in Warner Bros Discovery - Oracle's huge deal with OpenAI - Adobe's AI story - Rank media, autonomous vehicle, and restaurant stocks Companies discussed: Netflix (NFLX), Disney (DIS), Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), Comcast (CMCSA), Fox (FOX), Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN), Uber (UBER), Mobileye (MBLY), WeRide (WRD), Chipotle (CMG), Darden (DRI), Cava (CAVA), Portillo's (PTLO), Wingstop (WING) Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since interest rates started to rise in 2022, the American mortgage market has been stuck. With recent economic data, though, mortgage rates have been coming down and it's bringing buyers and refinancers out of the woodwork. Plus, Oracle's record breaking market day and the continued rise of the exchange traded fund. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Mortgage applications jumped the most in over three years - Oracle's multi-year backlog and the implications for AI - Exchange Traded Funds outnumbering stocks for the first tim - Stocks (and ETFs) on our radar. Companies discussed: RKT, UPST, ORCL, STX, AMD, QTUM, VTWO Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump's glib response to a Russian drone attack on Poland did not inspire confidence, the president ate dinner in public to demonstrate how safe he feels on the streets of Washington, D.C., RFK Jr. is set to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for kids, and the government appears to be suppressing a study that links alcohol use to deadly diseases. Jennifer Aniston thinks there might be room for Stephen Colbert in the cast of her hit network news drama. While we wait to find out if Colbert gets the gig, watch the new season of “The Morning Show,” premiering next Wednesday on AppleTV+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate, Leah, and Melissa break down how the lower courts are challenging the Trump administration and expressing their frustration with SCOTUS. Then, they check in with two members of the supermajority: Brett Kavanaugh, who's touting a shiny new shadow docket rebrand, and Amy Coney Barrett as she commences her cursèd book tour. Finally, the hosts speak with Yale Law professor Justin Driver about his book, The Fall of Affirmative Action: Race, the Supreme Court, and the Future of Higher Education.Hosts' and guests' favorite things:Kate: Apologies: You Have Reached the End of Your Free-Trial Period of America! By Alexandra Petri (The Atlantic); Bonus 176: Law, Lawlessness, and Doomerism, Steve Vladeck (One First); How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart, Dave Philipps and Matthew Cole (NYT)Leah: The DC Circuit's Realpolitik Orders in the Foreign Aid Funding Case, Chris Geidner; 174. Justice Gorsuch's Attack on Lower Courts & Bonus 174: Playing the Justices for Fools, Steve Vladeck (One First); The Supreme Court Is Backing Trump's Power Grab, Kate Shaw & Ezra Klein (NYT).Melissa: RFK's Senate Finance Committee hearing; Hijacking the Kennedys, Reeves Waldman (New York Magazine); Nancy Mace: Everything You Didn't Know About Her Sh*tty Past (Crooked's Hysteria); These Summer Storms, Sarah MacLean; Gwyneth: The Biography, Amy OdellJustin: The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubin; Martin Luther King's Constitution: A Legal History of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Randall Kennedy (Yale Law Journal) Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 10/4 – ChicagoLearn more: http://crooked.com/eventsOrder your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesGet tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Lou Whiteman and Jason Hall discuss selling decisions they wish they could have back. They also look at some stocks that could thrive in the new normal after last week's problematic jobs report. There's also a sporty look at some of this year's biggest winners and losers. They unpack: - Painful decisions to sell that continue to haunt them. - Three stocks that should move higher as the Fed nudges rates lower. - A game that separates this year's risers from sinkers. Companies discussed: AX, L, MSFT, NFLX, SBUX, MEG, ZG, TSLA, NVDA, Host: Rick Munarriz, Jason Hall, Lou Whiteman Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt joins the show to discuss the clean up process in blue cities that have. let crime get out of control.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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Sunday September 7, 2025. Looking for the True King: Studies in the Life of David. "God Deals with Fools, " a sermon on 1 Samuel 25:1-44 from Dr. Sean Lucas.

Even if you're a do-it-yourself investor, there are times when getting professional financial help can be one of the best investments you'll make. Robert Brokamp talks with Bankrate's Dayana Yochim about how a financial planner can help you navigate a money-related life event, relieve financial stress, prioritize your goals, and make sure you get money stuff done. Also in this episode: -Through most of the 2000s, wage growth for job switchers was higher than for job stayers. But not now. -The number of ETFs now exceeds the number of stocks – is that good or bad news? -It's an odd time for the housing market, as evidenced by the fact that new homes cost less than existing homes. -Tips for making the most of your 401(k) Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Dayana Yochim Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Original Air Date: September 16, 1940Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training Center

Original Air Date: September 16, 1940Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

We preview UK-Ole Miss with Logan Stenberg of the UK Sports Network; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro wraps up the Top 25 list of great HS football players from Lexington; (29:00) the man who tops the list joins us; (39:00) Richard Skinner of WKRC-TV in Cincinnati previews the Bengals' opener; (52:00) our own Billy Rutledge makes his top NFL picks against the spread; (1:00:00) WKYT meteorologist Chris Bailey says prep for rain Saturday; (1:08:00) preview of EKU-Houston Christian plus Heroes, Fools and Flakes...

Season 5 Ep 36: Rules Are For Fools - the LA Clippers No Show Contract for Leonard and Streameast's Recent Downfall 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Rules Are For Fools

The crew discusses another disappointing jobs report, the week in artificial intelligence, and a vibe check on some of the most talked about names on the market. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Matt Frankel discuss: - This week's jobs data - Anthropic's funding - Google antitrust win - Elon Musk's potential trillion dollar payday Companies discussed: Tesla (TSLA), Alphabet (GOOG), Lululemon (LULU), Nike (NKE), On Holding (ONON), Figma (FIG), Coreweave (CRWV). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Matt Frankel Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hatred Makes People Paranoid and Delusional. It's all about hate, distance thyselves! Is picked off by buzzards. And yet the cheers go up. Lord, have mercy!

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Hatred Makes People Paranoid and Delusional. It's all about hate, distance thyselves! Is picked off by buzzards. And yet the cheers go up. Lord, have mercy!

Hatred Makes People Paranoid and Delusional. It's all about hate, distance thyselves! Is picked off by buzzards. And yet the cheers go up. Lord, have mercy!

We're racing to the end of 2025 and a year where AI and tariffs have dominated the headlines, gold has been the best investment so far. The team looks at why gold is rising, Figma's sharp post-earnings decline, and crack open three IPO prospectuses to put on investors radar Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Gold outperforming the S&P 500 and crypto in 2025 - The gold mining stock at the top of the best performer list - Figma's earnings - IPOs on deck worth an extra look Companies discussed: NEM, PLTR, STX, FIG, XYZ, SOFI, GEMI, BRCR, FIGR, BROS Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google shares jumped after the search giant won a big court battle that will allow it to keep Chrome, Android, and search distribution deals. Plus, we discuss the Kraft Heinz split and the IPO frenzy taking place today. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - Google keeps Chrome - Kraft Heinz split - IPO frenzy Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Kraft Heinz (KHZ), Coreweave (CRWV), Circle (CRCL). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pay attention to who you listen to. Many people are given a microphone and a platform these days, but is what they are saying worth paying attention to? The Preacher reminds us of the abundance of fools and folly in our world and the importance of walking with the wise.

Now, we need to talk about that Amazon announcement yesterday. These guys have taken us for fools in this country. They've looked at us in New Zealand and they've gone, let's take these guys for fools. That $7.5 billion wasn't new, it was already announced by Jacinda 4 years ago. It's not even actually a convincing number, because it looks like what they've done here is included their power bills. Now power bills are not an investment, they're an operating cost. The 1000 jobs that Amazon now tells us that they're supporting also looks questionable. It looks like they've included people who already work in the electricity sector - and some say the real number is more likely a few dozen jobs. Amazon's not building anything. All the data centres they tell us are now live, have actually been built by other companies, which means that you could argue that they haven't actually added anything material to the New Zealand economy. Because if they didn't use those existing data centres, someone else would just be using those existing data centres. In fact, you could argue that Amazon running those data centres is actually not the best outcome for New Zealand, because Amazon does not pay tax on all of their revenue here, which means if another local company used those data centres and paid full tax like they do, we'd all be better off. We'd be better off than Amazon using the centres and then sending hundreds of millions of dollars overseas like Google and Facebook do. Now, being critical of that announcement by Amazon yesterday is not the same as being ungrateful for the good that they're doing. I think you should interrogate an announcement just a little bit more than simply taking it at face value, because that is what Amazon wants you to do. They want to play us for fools. They want to make us believe that they're doing good when what they're actually doing is just making money off us. And that's fair. I don't mind them making money off us, they're a business, we're customers, but let's see it for what it is. Let's not be grateful for them doing business. I still like Amazon's product, but to be honest with you, I like it a little bit less than I did yesterday when they assumed that this country was full of stupid people who would just simply believe anything. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes and Links to Joan Silber's Work    Joan Silber was raised in New Jersey and received her B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied writing with Grace Paley. She moved to New York after college and has made it her home ever since. She holds an M.A. from New York University. She's written ten books of fiction--most recently, Mercy, out in fall 2025.  Secrets of Happiness was a Washington Post Best Book of the year and a Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of the Year.  Improvement won The National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award.  She also received the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story.  Her other works of fiction include Fools, longlisted for the National Book Award and finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, The Size of the World, finalist for the Los Angeles Times Prize in Fiction, and Ideas of Heaven, finalist for the National Book Award and the Story Prize.  She's also written Lucky Us, In My Other Life, and In the City (to be reissued by Hagfish in 2026), and her first book, Household Words, won the PEN/Hemingway Award. She's the author of The Art of Time in Fiction, which looks at how fiction is shaped and determined by time, with examples from world writers.  Her short fiction has been chosen for the O. Henry Prize, Best American Short Stories, and the Pushcart Prize.  Stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Tin House, The Southern Review, Ploughshares, Zyzzyva, and other magazines. She's been the recipient of an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts. For many years Joan taught fiction writing at Sarah Lawrence College and in the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers.  Joan lives on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, with Jolie, her rescued street dog from Taiwan, and she travels as often as she can, with a particular interest in Asia. Buy Mercy   Joan Silber's Website   Joan Silber's Wikipedia Page   Boston Globe Review of Mercy   At about 2:55, Joan talks about responses about her new novel and how uncertainty is always  At about 3:45, Joan talks about places to buy her new novel and upcoming book events At about 5:05, Joan traces her early relationship with reading and writing and talks about early inspirations like Louisa May Alcott At about 6:55, Joan responds to Pete's question about the catalysts for her writing career, and she references the wonderful Grace Paley and her generative teaching methods At about 8:35, Joan talks about contemporary writers and influences like Charles Baxter, Andrea Barrett, and Margo Livesy At about 9:50, Pete bumbles through a vague comparison in complimenting Joan on her depiction of New York in the 1970s and gives some exposition of the book, especially regarding the book's main protagonist, Ivan  At about 11:25, Joan reflects on Ivan and Eddie as “intellectuallizing” their drug adventures  At about 12:35, Joan responds to Pete asking about Eddie and his mindset and personality  At about 14:45, the two trace the book's inciting incident, involving Eddie and Ivan indulging in drugs to an extreme  At about 17:30, Joan expands on her initial thoughts for the book, and on the secret that Ivan keeps to himself, as well as how she views Ivan in a “complicated” way At about 18:45, Joan responds to Pete's question about whether or not she “sit[s] in judgment of [her] characters” At about 20:20, Pete highlights Ivan and asks Joan's about Eddie “hav[ing] his own kingdom” in Ivan's life, especially with regard to his atonement for Alcoholics Anonymous At about 21:50, Pete traces Astrid/Ginger's career arc, as Ivan sees her rise and connects to Eddie, and Joan expands on why her film being done in Malaysia is connected to real-life regulations in China At about 23:30, Pete asks Joan about how she gets into the mindset to write about “What if?” At about 24:50, Chapter Two is discussed, with a new narrator in Astrid, and her tragedies and triumphs At about 26:10, Joan talks about the movie that takes place in the book, with Astrid as a star; Joan expands upon the “circle” of heroin/opioids in the novel At about 28:30, Joan discusses the “echo in the title” about heroin as the “drug of mercy” At about 29:00, Joan gives background on her choice in including Cara as a character who is a “bystander” to Eddie's abandonment  At about 30:15, Joan and Pete discuss the whys of Cara leaving and getting on the road At about 31:40, Joan talks about Chapter Three as a previously-published chapter/standalone, and how she likes “getting her characters in trouble” At about 32:00, Joan explains how she “follows” Nini into the next chapter, based on a previous quote, and how Joan's own travels influenced her writing about the Iu Mien of Thailand and Laos At about 35:00, Joan describes how Nini's injury in Southeast Asia serves as a vessel for a description of opium's uses/the way it's viewed in a variety of ways around the world  At about 36:15, Pete and Joan discuss the roles of anthropologists and their roles At about 38:30, Cara's chapter is highlighted, with Cara's relationship with her previously-absent father discussed   At about 41:00, Pete asks Joan to discuss the book's title-its genesis and connections to the book's events and characters  At about 42:30, Joan differentiates between mercy and forgiveness  At about 43:00, Pete compliments Joan's work in tracing a long but coherent storyline and her depiction of New York At about 44:10, Joan discusses an exciting upcoming project  At about 45:20, Pete and Joan discuss youth and innocence and aging as key parts    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 293 with Melissa Lozada-Oliva, a Guatemalan-Colombian-American writer. Her chapbook peluda explores the intersections of Latina identity and hair removal. In her novel-in-verse Dreaming of You (2021, Astra House), a poet brings Selena back to life through a seance and deals with disastrous consequences. Candelaria was named one of the best books of 2023 by VOGUE and USA Today. Her collection of short stories is BEYOND ALL REASONABLE DOUBT, JESUS IS ALIVE! The episode airs on September 2, today, Pub Day.    This episode airs today, September 2, Pub Day.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer Liza Palmer to discuss her latest novel, Young Fools. Their conversation explores Palmer's inspiring writing journey, the evolution of her storytelling craft, and the recurring themes of female friendship, identity, and belonging that run throughout her work.Liza shares candid insights into her experiences writing for Marvel, what it's like to earn Emmy nominations, and the creative process that shapes her novels. Together, Michelle and Liza highlight the importance of authentic personal connections in storytelling, the challenges authors face in today's publishing landscape, and how writers can navigate both success and setbacks.Whether you're a reader, writer, or aspiring author, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, the resilience needed in a writing career, and why Young Fools is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction and women's stories.What We're Talking About...Liza Palmer's journey as a writer began in childhood.Writing is deeply connected to self-discovery.Friendship themes are central to Liza's novels.The creative process involves overcoming self-doubt.Writing for Marvel was a thrilling experience for Liza.Emmy nominations reflect Liza's diverse writing skills.The importance of setting in storytelling is emphasized.Aha moments in writing are magical and transformative.Revisions are crucial for meaningful storytelling.Future projects will continue to explore women's relationships.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Liza Palmer02:48 The Evolution of Liza's Writing Career05:39 Exploring Themes in Young Fools08:09 The Setting and Inspiration Behind the Book10:08 The Writing Process and Overcoming Challenges12:50 The Importance of Small Goals in Writing15:51 Writing for Marvel and Emmy Nominations19:33 The Significance of Friendships in Writing22:25 The Aha Moment in Writing24:30 Crafting the Twist in Young Fools25:31 Personal Reflections in the Book27:59 Looking Ahead: Liza's Next Project31:06 Liza's Journey and Creative Process31:28 The Impact of Deadlines on WritingLinks MentionedYoung Fools by Liza Palmerhttps://bookshop.org/a/99223/9781662527166 Liza Palmer on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizapalmer/Liza Palmer's Website lizapalmer.comLiza Palmer on Substack

How To Handle Difficult Relationships Romans 12:9-10 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, [e]  and take delight in honoring each other. (NLT) Romans 12:14-16 - Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! (NLT) Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (NIV) 1. Own what you can own Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (NIV) A. I can own my attitude Proverbs 21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. (ESV) B. I can own my own health C. I can own my response Proverbs 29:22 An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins (NIV) Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel (NIV) Proverbs 14:29 Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly (NIV) Proverbs 29:11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end (NIV) 2. Trust God to help the other person A. Always be quick to forgive them. Ephesians 4:32 – Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God in Christ forgave you. (MSG) B. Always pray for God to help them. Romans 12:14 - 14  Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. (NLT) C. Never try to play the role of the Holy Spirit. What about in marriage? A. God does not like divorce B. God’s Word makes provision for divorce when it’s needed C. God can do miracles Matthew 19:3-9 Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?” 4 “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female, 5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh? 6 So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” 7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?” 8 Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. 9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” (NIV) 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. 11 But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife. 12 To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.  14  For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let it be so. The brother or the sister is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace. 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? (NIV)

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William Bengen established 4% as the initial safe withdrawal rate in retirement more than 30 years ago. But in subsequent research, he has concluded that 4% is likely much too low. That research is thoroughly explained in his new book, “A Richer Retirement: Supercharging the 4% Rule to Spend More and Enjoy More.”Bengen joined Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp to discuss:- how factors such as market valuation and inflation affect the safe withdrawal rate- whether retirees should decrease or increase their allocation to stocks as they get older- Bengen's suggested withdrawal rate for current retireesHost: Robert BrokampGuest: William BengenEngineer: Adam LandfairDisclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement.We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in the last video store near you The Admirable Admiral and But Maestro get together in the break room to discuss Fools Rush In from 1997.

Micah Parsons is a Packer (Yay!); (11:00) football Cats on their opener; (18:00) Maggie Davis of BBN Tonight; (39:00) we re-live last year's season opener; (49:00) Volleyball Cats are ready to get started Saturday in Nashville; (56:00) Tom Leach and Jeff Piecoro look ahead to Ky-Toledo; (1:08) all hail the retiring Lee Corso but I'm still a little miffed at him; Heroes, Fools and Flakes plus a "dunkey" knows how to treat a woman...

On this full episode of LARRY, we discuss the BREAKING NEWS that John Bolton's Maryland home and DC office have been RAIDED by the FBI, the governor race in Virginia HEATING UP, Gavin Newsom and Jasmine Crockett making complete FOOLS of themselves, and MUCH, much more! Check out the latest news from The Lion: https://readlion.com/ SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul White teaching on how to read the Bible with Jesus as the interpretive lens. From Irmo, SC. For the outline used in this video, click the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MZN_sqnvW5gbsEqDuakr6qSBZ0q3vTKA/view?usp=sharing

Home prices are near all-time highs, and homeowners have never had so much equity. Matt Frankel and Robert Brokamp discuss why, when, and how to turn your home into cash. Also in this episode: -Which types of stocks have performed best since the current rally began on April 8 -Why is car insurance so expensive, and what to do about it -How to benefit from the $84 trillion “Great Wealth Transfer” that will take place when Boomers leave inheritances to their heirs Companies discussed: MCD Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Matt Frankel Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBS talk to Southside FOOLS members Richard Stack, Matt Berk and Joe Keenan about the FOOLS and the upcoming training opportunity Mac a Palooza on October 4th at the Calumet City Public Training Center

The retail earnings flood hit this week and it told us a lot about consumer spending, plus the market is once again buying into meme stocks and SPACs. Is this time different? Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss: - Retail earnings and takeaways for investors - Opendoor's pop - The return of SPACs - Meta's new AI strategy Companies discussed: Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG), Dollar General (DG), NXP Semiconductor (NXPI), Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT), Home Depot (HD), Lowe's (LOW), TJ Maxx (TJX), Costco (COST), On Holding (ONON), Nike (NKE). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Jon Quast, Matt Frankel Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Second quarter earnings results have been littered with slumping sales and disappointing guidance. Wal Mart threw that narrative on its head when it said it was raising sales guidance for the rest of the year. What's in Wal Mart's secret sauce? Also, investing lessons from Meta's AI strategic changes, a smorgasboard of market news, and stocks on our radar Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Wal Mart's increased sales guidance standing out from its peers - Meta's hiring freeze - Chipotle drone delivery? - Cracker Barrel's rebranding - SPACs are back? Companies discussed: WMT, TGT, META, CMG, CBRL, TRIP, TREX Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cohen reacts to Trump's sycophants, who are terrified that breaking from the script would result in termination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Market chatter about the frothiness of the AI market seems to be picking up and has hit a fever pitch with Open AI CEO Sam Altman claiming that he too sees a bubble forming. That, and earnings from retailers looking at new leadership or acquisitions to right their respective ships Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Open AI CEO Sam Altman's comments about AI bubbles -Target and Estee Lauder under new leadership -Home Depot and Loew's in a race to own the building products space Companies discussed: PLTR, CRWV, TGT, EL, HD, LOW, QXO, MSFT, AMZN, ELF, LRLCY, GOOG, GOOGL Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Palo Alto Networks is bracing investors with its latest earnings, homebuilders are sweetening deals to attract strapped buyers, and footwear brands are rewriting the playbook. Today on Motley Fool Money, analysts Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, and David Meier evaluate how industries and businesses adapt even when the landscape changes. They debate: - Palo Alto's strong fourth quarter report - How the landscape of shoe fashion has changed -Housing headwinds Companies discussed: PANW, FTNT, CROX, ONON, NKE, FL Host: Emily Flippen Guests: Sanmeet Deo, David Meier Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're doing better than it sometimes feels. Let us marvel at the cooperation that is possible—considering the flawed and petty humans it depends on.

Summer is heating up, but restaurant stocks are cooling down. Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz, with analysts Alicia Alfiere and Jason Hall will dig into problems at your favorite chains. There's also a look at some companies reporting earnings this week and it's report card time for some of this year's biggest gainers.They unpack: Three companies worth watching are reporting earnings this week. Sluggish comps at many leading restaurants. A few unexpected stocks have more than doubled this year. Can they keep the upticks coming? Companies discussed: CMG, CAVA, WING, SG, MCD, TJX, VIK, BIDU, CELH, RBLX, PLTR Host: Rick Munarriz, Jason Hall, Alicia Alfiere Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd, Natasha Hall Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes Moss is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner and the author of “What the Happiest Retirees Know.” In Part 2 of this conversation with Robert Brokamp, Wes discusses the non-financial keys to a fulfilling retirement and whether more people should retire sooner. Also in this episode: -Chaos at the IRS -Credit card delinquencies are rising, and rates are sky-high -Tools to optimize your Social Security claiming strategy -How to determine whether your mutual fund is winning Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: Wes Moss Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Word of Wisdom more than a health code? Karen Hepworth explores its history, purpose, and promised blessings in Doctrine and Covenants 89-92.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC234ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC234FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC234DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC234PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC234ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lWT8GlQDYAcALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 1 - Sister Karen Hepworth01:20 Episode teaser2:01 Karen Hepworth's bio04:24 Come, Follow Me Manual05:37 Big picture before landing the plane09:41 FOOLS!12:29 NIH report on smoking15:40 Wine to water16:50 E-cigarettes, green/black tea, and tobacco prohibition20:47 Conspiring men (and women)24:22 What is a “hot drink?”28:11 Hot drinks, caffeine, chocolate, and coffee questions30:52 Holiness not health34:01 Keeping an eye on our neighbors36:44 The joy in Section 8939:56 God provides to enliven our souls43:20 Cherries, machetes, and tropical fruit44:58 An unusual gift of the Spirit47:23 Meat, waste, and frontier habits52:35 No place for guilt about choices54:49 Gospel Library App and Life Help Topics56:43 Food vs ingredients by young Brother Smith59:38 End of Part I - Sister Karen HepworthThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com