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While the world's attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, another potentially transformative front has opened in Lebanon. Israeli attacks against the Iranian-backed group Hezbollah have left more than 4,000 people dead and displaced over a million. Now, a fragile ceasefire has raised a question diplomats have struggled with for decades: Can Hezbollah actually be disarmed? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer speaks with Lebanese-born journalist and Middle East expert Kim Ghattas about Iran's shrinking regional influence, Israel's possible plans for a long-term buffer zone, and Lebanon's best chance in decades to reclaim control of its territory. Hezbollah remains armed, but Ghattas argues that it is substantially weaker, while the fall of Syria's Assad regime has severed a crucial link in Iran's regional network. Forcing the Lebanese Army to confront Hezbollah could trigger another civil war. Instead, Ghattas says Lebanon must gradually constrain the group, strengthen state institutions, and show Hezbollah's supporters that diplomacy can deliver more than armed resistance. That will require Israeli withdrawals, international support, and difficult negotiations over the political future of Lebanon's Shia community. “You constrain their capacity to operate. You crowd them out,” Ghattas says. “You demonstrate that diplomacy works and delivers for the Lebanese people in terms of aid, in terms of improved relations with the US.” Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bill Kanasky, Jr., Ph.D. talks about how to get a witness back on track when they slip up during the deposition. Since it is nearly inevitable that mistakes will be made by the witness during questioning, this must be addressed directly with the witness during the prep to help forewarn and desensitize them to when they make a cognitive mistake during the deposition. The much more difficult mistakes to overcome are emotional mistakes that witnesses make when they go into the survival responses of fight or flight. These mistakes must also be addressed directly in prep by training witnesses to recognize what their emotional triggers are, to identify them occurring in real-time, and to self-correct and/or request a break when they notice it happening. Forcing these emotional responses during the prep is the key to the witness learning how to identify and manage their reactions. Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/KMhDoJtnYUo
Hi, it's Neil Cowmeadow here with episode 435 of The Tutor Podcast, the Monday morning shot of uncommon sense for anyone who wants start, grow and love their own tutoring, teaching and coaching business – the same way I love mine. As usual I've been rummaging through the ragbag of my mind and my notebooks, the ones I've made during all the courses, seminars, classes, webinars, conferences, field trips, research projects, books, trade press, videos and a ton of other stuff I've done over the years… Boiling it down to get at the good bits so I can give them to you in a no-nonsense, No BS kind of way... So I'm squeezing a little more juice out of it for myself, and –at the same time - sharing it with you here in the hope that it helps you have as much fun at work and in life as I do. And – of course - I'm not just here to talk, I'm listening - so if you have any ideas that might be worth sharing via the show – get in touch info@neilcowmeadow.com or on X where I am @TutorPodcast, and maybe you can help me to learn something new, something better? Because I'm smart enough to realise that I don't have all the answers, and if I rely on my own tiny, pea-sized brain to solve all of my problems…. Well..... If you're good with that, let's crack on... This is an idea I've used for years, and I highly recommend it to anyone who can't get away fast enough... It's one of those simple, effective routines that makes so much sense, takes very little effort, and makes life significantly better, right off the bat. It's a few minutes, last thing at night – and it can remove oceans of stress and anxiety, letting you sleep better and get more epic stuff done. Here it is: Open up your diary or organiser – PAPER, please – to the page where you run the week or day. Paper, please - because it will make things more immediate and improve your thinking. Previous ep 426 – exploring how writing longhand with a real pen improves brain function and learning Empty your brain out onto the page – simple note to yourself of all the things that are whizzing round in your tiny, pea-sized brain. Don't sort or judge – just dump everything onto the page Now go to sleep. Simple – but powerful... you see, your brain is for thinking with, not for storing large amounts of data. Forcing that data – all the stuff – out onto paper relieves the pressure on the brain to NOT FORGET STUFF. Reducing the load on your brain's limited resources by externalising cognition (getting it out into a different location) is like cleaning the desktop after a busy day, putting everything where it should go, ready to begin tomorrow with a clear desktop, uncluttered by yesterday's chaos. Write down EVERYTHING: jobs and tasks you suddenly remembered, the slides for tomorrow's lesson or presentation, a reminder to pay the cleaner.... everything. We've all had the experience of turning out the light, snuggling down for a good night's sleep and then – ooh! Something pops up in your mind – usually minor but important. You now have to decide whether to turn the light on and find something to scribble it down on, or risk that sleep you were just drifting into... or – worst of all – swiping your phone and making a note to yourself on it... This CLOSEDOWN procedure is common in many high performance environments – including armed forces, intelligence services, spaces agencies and the like. So if it's good enough for them.... You can also use your brain dump to set up your most important 1-3 things to do tomorrow - once you've finished your dump. I know a few of you will now be smirking like naughty schoolboys because I said “finished your dump”. You know who you are! Running this routine every night ensures that less important STUFF slips through the net, and – perhaps more important than that – promotes better sleep whilst giving a feeling of being more in control of your life. So get started with this one if you want to do better work, forget fewer important things, sleep better and enjoy a more relaxed life with less stress... And let me know how it works for you via email to info@neilcowmeadow.com AND if you have any comments, questions or problems, get in touch - again it's info@neilcowmeadow.com or on X where I am @The Tutor Podcast Let's leave it there for today – I hope this show has got you thinking and has been some help to you. Join me – Neil Cowmeadow – for the next episode of The Tutor Podcast for more No-BS tips and ideas of how to Start, Grow and Love YOUR Tutoring Business – just like I love mine. Till then, remember that Life is largely what you make it, so make it gorgeous. Be excellent to yourself and to those you love - stay healthy, stay useful, and Have a Fabulous Day!
With their government's and military's support, vigilante Israeli settlers are converting key villages and swaths of land into Palestinian-free zones, to thwart any prospect that Palestinians could create their own nation there. Dror Etkes, a former Israeli soldier who got his “political education” invading Palestinian homes, describes the systematic strategy behind the campaign, its human cost to Palestinian families he knows, and the dangerous implications for the future. Check out the brave and innovative research that Dror and his colleagues are doing under the umbrella of their organization, Kerem Navot.
Nearly 900 wildfires burn across Canada, with smoke spreading across much of North America, as Northern Ontario faces evacuations; Wildfire smoke continues to impact the GTA, with air quality warnings in effect as millions on both sides of the border try to cope; Canadian wildfire smoke has blanketed parts of the U.S., prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten new tariffs; Floods, hail, and tornadoes have damaged 300,000 hectares in Manitoba, leaving farmers struggling through a difficult growing season.
Training through back pain does not mean forcing your old numbers or pretending nothing hurts. In this Beast Over Burden episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss Niki's long process of training through and around back pain. Niki shares how her mindset shifted from trying to get back to heavy barbell lifting as fast as possible to focusing on training consistently, building muscle, and finding movements that felt productive. That shift changed everything. Instead of measuring progress only by old PRs, Niki learned to use more exercises, modify movements, manage recovery, and train hard without constantly aggravating her back. Niki and Andrew also talk about the role of machines, belt squats, leg presses, controlled training, recovery, travel, jiu-jitsu, and patience during a long injury process. This episode is a realistic conversation about pain, progress, training identity, and learning how to keep going when your body does not cooperate the way you want. PS - IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN TAKING ONLINE COACHING FOR A TEST RUN, CHECK IT OUT HERE. Connect with the hosts Niki on Instagram Andrew on Instagram Connect with the show Barbell Logic on Instagram Podcast Webpage Barbell Logic on Facebook Or email podcast@barbell-logic.com
The market's most crowded trade is beginning to crack, but where the fallout spreads next remains unclear. This week, we dig into the violent momentum unwind and mounting pressure across the AI trade. We explore the damage of leveraged ETFs, Korea's retail reckoning, a potential value revival, renewed Iran oil risks, and why Quinn is bullish real estate in the right places. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:01 The Momentum Trade Unravels 06:22 Leveraged ETFs Are Breaking Markets 12:07 Has The AI Boom Hit Its Limits? 16:05 Cheap Models Threatening The AI Trade 19:52 Hyperscalers Facing A Credit Squeeze 23:27 The Fed's Forward Guidance Failure 29:38 Global Carry Trade Risk? 35:29 Can Value Finally Win? 40:44 Iran Reignites Oil Risk 48:00 Housing Policy Vs Property Rights FOLLOW THE SHOW › Forward Guidance – https://x.com/ForwardGuidance › Felix – https://x.com/fejau_inc › Quinn – https://x.com/qthomp › Tyler – https://x.com/Tyler_Neville › Telegram – https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx › Blockworks – https://x.com/Blockworks RESOURCES › Weekly Roundup Charts – https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yRksHxeO19PfW6MOCrzT_OpEwicKuog/view?usp=drive_link EVENTS › Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia October 7th & Digital Asset 2026 London November 10-11th https://blockworks.com/events DISCLAIMER Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Finding Your Way: When You Feel Lost in Life Have you ever quietly said to yourself, "I've lost my way"? Not necessarily out loud. Just inside your own mind. That feeling that somehow you've become disconnected from where you're going, who you're becoming, or even who you really are. In this deeper dive episode, Paul explores a personal experience of feeling lost after making significant changes in life and identity. What emerged was a surprising realisation: perhaps we don't lose our way at all. Perhaps we simply lose connection with the part of ourselves that already knows the way. This episode explores the uncomfortable space between who you've been and who you're becoming, why that space can feel like grief, and how looking outside yourself for answers often keeps you stuck. Most importantly, you'll experience a guided hypnosis and visualisation process designed to help you reconnect with your future self, discover your inner direction, and uncover the next small step on your journey. Because maybe your path isn't something you find. Maybe it's something you feel. IN THIS EPISODE • Why feeling lost often follows personal growth and change • The hidden link between identity and feeling directionless • Why searching for answers outside yourself can make things worse • The difference between finding a thing and following a direction • How your future self may already know the next step • Using emotion to communicate with your unconscious mind • Why purpose is often discovered through feeling rather than logic • A guided hypnosis process to reconnect with your inner compass KEY TAKEAWAYS ✓ Feeling lost doesn't mean you've lost your way. ✓ Identity shifts can temporarily create uncertainty and confusion. ✓ Your future self can provide guidance when your conscious mind feels stuck. ✓ Direction often appears before the destination becomes clear. ✓ Purpose is experienced through alignment and feeling, not just thinking. ✓ Small steps create clarity far more effectively than endless searching. QUOTE FROM THE EPISODE "You don't have to have the whole plan. You don't need the perfect map. Your future self doesn't hand you the whole journey. It simply nudges you, one step at a time." REFLECTION QUESTIONS • Have I really lost my way, or have I simply lost connection with myself? • What parts of my identity am I currently letting go of? • What feeling am I truly seeking in my future? • If my future self could guide me today, what small step would it suggest? • Am I searching for answers outside myself that may already exist within? CALL TO ACTION If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may be feeling uncertain about their direction in life. https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/485-finding-your-way-when-you-feel-lost-in-life And if there is a subject you'd like explored in a future episode, email: feedback@personaldevelopmentunplugged.com Together we'll keep exploring, learning, and evolving. Until next time... Have more fun than you can stand. Shine Brightly
Henry Lake shares two segments with Sheletta Brundidge on a Feisty Friday to open the hour. Later, Henry says it's crazy for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to want to force players to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Plus, what's with the Star Tribune putting out a piece now about Mike Lindell's financial struggles?
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John had a wonderful 4th of July with music on the water, and an errant shot on the golf course turned into a core memory. He also learned the correct name of his new favorite sandwich shop and its owner. Sorry!
Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building massive pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These developments are neutralizing Iran's "golden weapon" and shifting global oil transit maps away from traditional naval chokepoints. (9)
The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choking Russia's fuel supply and forcing it to sell oil at massive discounts to China and India. This new form of decentralized drone warfare has made fuel supplies the primary vulnerability of the Russian economy. Modern nations, including Taiwan, are now observing these lessons in resource warfare. (10)1920
We break down the growing friction between Larkin and Steve Yzerman. Discover the warning signs that suggest the captain might finally be ready to jump ship at all costs.
Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on July 9, 2026 Jake Scott pulled the most Jake Scott thing Ever On his Way Home from Dallas Top 3 Stories: Darryn Peterson vs AJ Dybantsa Tonight, Mark Harlan talked about a new version of the Utes at Media Days, Kawhi Leonard trade on hold LeBron James is Forcing General Managers to Humiliate Themselves
Preview for Later Today: Michael Bernstam details Russia's escalating energy crisis caused by drone strikes on refineries. The Kremlin has banned diesel exports, forcing citizens to use gray markets in Kazakhstan to acquire essential fuel. (1)BAKU
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.volts.wtf/subscribeMinnesota regulators Sydnie Lieb and Pete Wyckoff on why utility distribution spending — now a third of capital budgets and the biggest driver of rising bills — escapes the scrutiny the rest of the grid faces, and how to fix that.00:00 - Introduction04:23 - How distribution is regulated differently than generation and transmission09:25 - Why distribution matters now: an aging system and the build-more incentive14:00 - Contestable “mandatory” spending: undergrounding, DERMS software, capitalization22:19 - Reliability standards and the cost of chasing 100 percent28:42 - The MISO comparison: valuing a lost hour, and the scale of the numbers35:12 - Non-wires alternatives: batteries, the Xcel project, and modeling gaps40:31 - What regulators should require: AMI forecasts and beyond the prudence test47:22 - The speed objection: does more analysis slow things down?50:10 - Why spending caps and rate freezes are the wrong fix52:40 - Spending more anyway, and recent Minnesota PUC disappointments55:09 - Restructured markets: does the same logic apply?58:38 - The vision of a well-functioning process and scaling it nationally
The value of commercial spaces, like office buildings, are shrinking in the Twin Cities. That became apparent last week, when the city of Richfield shared that Best Buy's headquarters building dropped nearly 50 percent in value in its most recent assessment. But how was that office building's value decided? And how does it affect your tax bill? Josh Hoogland, assessor for Hennepin County, and Laura Russ, executive director for the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News guest host Catharine Richert to talk about commercial spaces and the impact their value has on cities.
#354: This month's solo episode is a little different — I walked into the studio with zero plan, and that felt pretty on brand for where I'm at right now.With the visibility series wrapped, solo episodes are back to being just me, unscripted, telling you the truth about what's going on. And the truth is: my life outside of work is genuinely thriving — three years in New York, a community I actually love, a summer that's off to a great start — while my career is a big puzzle I just haven't been able to solve.Instead of faking it, I'm giving you the real, current-state version of where my head's at, and introducing what I'm calling my "lucky girl summer" — a season built around releasing instead of pushing, for once.What we're getting into:Why I'm trying a "lucky girl summer" — a season of letting go instead of grinding, and what that means when your whole identity has been built on work ethicThe honest split between my career and my personal life right now, and why burnout hits different when you haven't "made it" yetWhat rest and ease can look like when you genuinely can't afford to take your foot all the way off the gasRedefining luck — not as hitting one specific number, but as always finding a way to figure it outThis episode is for you if…You've got one part of your life thriving and another part completely stuck, and you're tired of pretending everything's fine across the board.You've built your identity around hustle and work ethic and are starting to wonder what happens when that stops being enough.You grew up without a lot and are still figuring out how to carry that history into the person you're becoming.You're craving permission to not have a plan right now and to trust you'll figure it out anyway.You want a wider definition of luck — and success — than just hitting a number.Sponsors:Nuuly: Get $28 off your first month of Nuuly clothing rental at https://www.nuuly.com using the promo code LUCKY.IM8: Go to https://www.IM8health.com/lucky and use code LUCKY for a free welcome kit, five free travel packs, and 10% off your order.Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/lucky #rulapodOpill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use the code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month at https://www.opill.comKeep in Touch with Les:Ready to apply what you hear? Subscribe to the She's So Lucky Newsletter to get weekly episode guides and journal prompts: https://shessolucky.kit.com/newsletterSubscribe to The Lucky Playbook on Substack: https://lesalfred.substack.com/Follow Les on IG @lesalfredFollow She's So Lucky on IG @shessoluckypodFollow Les on TikTok @theluckylesFollow She's So Lucky on TikTokVisit our website at shessoluckypodcast.comThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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BadVolf: The true story of an American cop's retaliation against a corrupt system of justice and politics, forcing him to seek political asylum in RussiaThis true story is about John Mark Dougan, a Marine Corps veteran and former police officer who had enough of the violence and crime plaguing the Criminal Justice system. He blew the whistle and was retaliated against by the police administration. Dougan started setting up whistleblower websites all around the country for good cops to spill their secrets without fear or retribution. The justice system launched illegal investigation after investigation into every aspect of John's life, and John set up a clever operation to trick them into admitting they were illegally accessing his email and social media accounts. When the FBI ignored John's demands for an investigation, he became BadVolf, starting a digital war with the very law enforcement agencies who were retaliating against him. John tricked everyone, including the media, into believing he was a Russian hacker before engaging in a strategic, one-man campaign of disinformation, fake news, hacking, social engineering and doxing. John did all the activities that people love to blame on Russia, except he did it as an American citizen, on American soil; retribution and deception the only way to fight back against criminals in charge of local, state and federal American law enforcement agencies. After an eight-year-long battle, the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided Dougan's home, ordering surveillance teams to follow and attempt to capture him at any cost. Dougan however, had other plans; he donned a disguise and slipped away into exile using the skills acquired in the Marine Corps, police agencies and from working with technology. This is the story of how BadVolf was created, and the resulting two-week long escape from these badge-toting criminals is a riveting story that led John to obtain political asylum in Russia.https://amzn.to/4eY1ZjJBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have taken 28% of Russian oil refineries out of commission, causing widespread fuel shortages and forcing Russia to import gasoline. Vladimir Putin admitted the situation is "difficult" as Crimea faces crises in fuel, food, and water due to severed supply routes. (14)1800 VENEZUELA
The US' 'handling' of war in Iran, and Trump's 'Project Freedom' has sparked a cold war between the allies, the US & Saudi Arabia. According to reports, in May, Saudi Arabia denied US, military access for Project Freedom, the operation to open Strait of Hormuz. However, Saudi Arabia, eventually backed down after US threatened to block delivery of interceptors. But the incident has led to a wider standoff between the two countries. #CutTheClutter Episode XXXX explains what triggered this rift between Trump & Saudi Crown Prince, why it is significant and what's next for US & Saudi Arabia ties. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details how a new Middle East Security architecture is now taking shape. Read The New York Times report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/politics/trump-saudi-crown-prince-iran.html Read the Wall Street Journal story here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-us-relationship-iran-war-ca0f31a0
Why only 5% of organisations have full visibility into AI tool usage - what a credible approach to access controls and runtime behavioural monitoring looks likeMoving beyond policy intent to architecture that governs AI workloads, autonomous agents and machine-driven workflowsMoving from fragmented controls to unified, policy-driven security architectures that deliver consistent enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud environmentsJonathan Craven, Host, teissTalkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanbcraven/Satyam R., Director of Information Security & DevOps, BAMKOhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hackersatyamrastogi/Paul Barbosa, V P & General Manager, Cloud Security & SASE, Check Point Softwarehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbarbosa/
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What if the life-changing breakthrough you're searching for isn't found in doing more, but in slowing down enough to hear what's meant for you? Blu of Earth + Lily Ashwell join Krista to share the years-long creative journey behind their handcrafted tarot deck. Together, they explore what it means to create from a place of authenticity in a world obsessed with instant gratification. From navigating life-changing transitions to trusting the unknown, Blu + Lily reveal how healing, self-discovery, and meaningful creation unfold when we release external validation + reconnect with our intuition. We also talk about: Why slowing down can unlock deeper creativity + purpose The spiritual lessons hidden within major life transitions Blu's experience navigating hearing loss + unexpected change How to trust divine timing when life isn't going according to plan Building authentic friendships through honesty + repair The difference between creating for validation vs. creating from the soul Letting go of perfectionism in the creative process How intuition can guide your next chapter Resources: Find Heavenly Bodies Tarot available for purchase exclusively on Amazon (US only - for now). Instagram: @bluofearth Instagram: @lilyashwell Website: bluofearth.com Website: lilyashwell.com Substack: https://substack.com/@lilyashwell Sponsors: Ka'Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code A30POD at checkout. The Absorption Company | Start taking supplements your body can actually absorb. Go to https://absorbmore.com and enter ALMOST30 at checkout for up to 35% off your first order. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. You don't have to say yes to everything this summer. Find support in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/almost30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to https://Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: Get your copy of Almost 30, A definitive guide to a life you love for the next decade and beyond. https://almost30.com/book Listen to Morning Microdose! A quick trip into higher consciousness - https://almost30.com/morning-microdose Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Join our community - https://www.facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Follow: https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Mechanics of Genetic Drift Plants are natural genetic mosaics. As they grow and divide over time, typos naturally accumulate in their DNA code, which are known as somatic mutations. Traditional vegetative cuttings and field-grown plants accumulate these mutations at a very low, linear baseline rate over decades. However, the extreme genomic degradation highlighted in the paper is driven by rapid generational cell cycling in vitro. Forcing an unorganized mass of cells to constantly divide and regenerate bypasses the plant's normal cellular quality control checkpoints. Somatic Embryos vs. Meristem Cultures Somatic embryogenesis involves stripping a plant down to a single cell or callus phase to regenerate an embryo. This is considered high risk for mutations because if the founder cell contains a mutation, that mutation becomes permanently fixed in every single cell of the thousands of plants propagated from it. This differs from meristem tip culture, which is the low risk, predominant form of tissue culture used in cannabis for clearing Hop Latent Viroid. Because meristem tip culture preserves the existing, highly organized architecture of the shoot apical meristem rather than forcing single cells to reprogram, the genetic risk is fundamentally lower. DNA Typos vs. Chromosome Catastrophes The high-stress cell cycling environment caused macroscopic genomic errors, such as whole-chromosome duplications called trisomies. In the walnut clones, these large-scale errors made it incredibly difficult to grow the tissue back out into healthy adult plants. The stress of rapid lab cell cycling also desilenced transposable elements, or jumping genes, allowing pieces of DNA to insert themselves randomly throughout the genome and disrupt normal gene expression. It is worth noting that not all mutations are bad. Small point mutations, or single base changes, happen constantly in nature as life being life. Most occur in non-coding regions and have zero impact, while a rare few can actually create desirable new traits as seen historically in citrus and wine grapes. Genetics vs. Epigenetics The guests distinguish between true genetic mutations, which are permanent changes to the A, C, T, G code, and epigenetic modifications, which act like chemical bookmarks such as methylation that change how a gene is read without altering the underlying sequence. Some instances of a mother plant losing vigor may actually be epigenetic shifts caused by environmental stress or endophyte and pathogen buildup over time, rather than a permanent genetic mutation. Actionable Advice for Cannabis Nurseries Commercial operations scaling up clones to the tens of thousands should utilize genetic sequencing early in the pipeline. Testing the early founder material can easily catch large-scale catastrophic mutations like chromosome duplications or deletions, protecting the nursery from mass-producing defective production plants. Whole-genome sequencing costs have plummeted significantly, and the guests encourage cultivators and nursery operators with unique, degenerating, or shifting clonal lines to collaborate with academic labs to sequence the data and map exactly what is changing. Guest Information and Contact Details J. Grey Monroe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and the Genome Center at UC Davis. His lab studies how mutations arise across genomes, DNA repair, epigenomics, and genome evolution in plants, with applications in crop improvement and protection. Lab website: https://monroelab.org/ Email: gmonroe@ucdavis.edu Matthew Davis is a fifth year PhD candidate in the Plant Biology Graduate Group co-advised by Grey Monroe and Pat J. Brown. His research focuses on somatic mutation in orchard crops, an understudied genetic process that directly affects one of California's largest agricultural industries. Bluesky: @davismw.bsky.social Email: mtdavis@ucdavis.edu Research Links and Resources Peer-Reviewed Paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2530182123 Shorter general audience article: https://www.ucdavis.edu/blog/not-all-clones-are-created-equal Slightly longer general audience article: https://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/davis-monroe-somatic-mutations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
During Hour 4, Segment 2 of The Tara Show on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, host Tara Servatius highlighted a major reality check for the tech industry, reporting that massive artificial intelligence failures are forcing corporations to pivot back to human workers. Citing a striking new CareerMind survey of HR professionals, Tara noted that an overwhelming 90% of companies that replaced staff with AI are now rethinking those terminations, as only 8.4% found that the technology delivered its promised results. She pointed to Ford recently rehiring over 300 veteran human engineers as proof that AI integration costs are skyrocketing far past the cost of human labor. Transitioning back to politics via listener texts, Tara blamed Senate establishment leaders like John Thune for failing to advance key conservative goals and echoed a dark warning from Stephen Miller. She concluded by blasting mainstream Democrats for using "big tent" rhetoric to justify welcoming radical, Marxist-based ideologies into their platform, warning that their agenda remains an existential threat to the nation.
An expert panel joins the show to tackle the question of alien/UFO disclosure—one of the most controversial and potentially consequential topics of our time.Returning to the program are Phil Catalano, former NASA/JPL scientist; Loretta Ivory, college professor and researcher; and Jay Weidner, filmmaker, author, and founding member and former Director of Content at Gaia TV. Together, they engage in a lively discussion exploring the evidence, theories, and unanswered questions surrounding disclosure. Why is the mainstream media suddenly willing to discuss UFOs and non-human intelligence after decades of ridicule and dismissal? Is this a genuine shift toward transparency, or is there something else at play? What might disclosure actually look like, and why does it appear to be happening now? Throughout this thought-provoking conversation, the panel shares unique perspectives, intriguing facts, historical context, and competing. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, this discussion will challenge assumptions and encourage deeper thinking about what may lie ahead. Join us for another engaging discussion as we explore the UFO question, the future of disclosure, and what it could mean for humanity's understanding of reality itself.Find Jay Weidner at https://jayweidner.com
Today we're going to chat about how to get out of a bad mood or low-vibe state — without forcing fake positivity or pretending everything's fine. If you've ever felt stuck in irritation, heaviness, or a random funk you can't explain, this episode will give you simple, grounded ways to shift your energy gently and effectively. We'll explore practical, doable pivots that help you move from stuck to steady — even on an off day. Tune in for fresh perspective and small but powerful shifts that can help you feel lighter fast. For all things Law of Attraction, visit Jennifer365.com. Get my Vibe Notes for high-vibe tips between episodes. I offer schedule-as-you-want coaching. Coaching with me is a great way to raise your vibration. Want to support the podcast? Buy me a coffee. ☕️ Looking for an episode about a particular topic? Check out the LYL Index.
The final Monday of June is packed with freight news, industry insights, and plenty of laughs on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Hosts Malcolm Harrison and Michael Vincent kick things off by catching up on weekend adventures—from bourbon tasting and disc golf to a look at what's ahead for the freight industry this summer. In this episode: The Port of Brownsville completes its $295 million ship channel expansion and what it means for trade, LNG exports, and cross-border freight. A $500,000 bourbon shipment disappears after thieves pose as a legitimate trucking carrier. How cargo theft scams continue to evolve. FMCSA announces major enforcement actions, shutting down fraudulent CDL schools, removing non-compliant ELDs, and increasing investigations. Are these meaningful reforms or simply fixing long-standing problems? Tommy Slaymaker, Director of Fleet Services at The Pete Store, joins the show to discuss fleet maintenance, fuel costs, equipment lifecycle planning, and why proper truck specifications can save fleets thousands over the life of a vehicle. Plus, Grace Sharkey joins later in the show with more insights on the biggest stories shaping transportation and supply chain. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The final Monday of June is packed with freight news, industry insights, and plenty of laughs on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Hosts Malcolm Harrison and Michael Vincent kick things off by catching up on weekend adventures—from bourbon tasting and disc golf to a look at what's ahead for the freight industry this summer. In this episode: The Port of Brownsville completes its $295 million ship channel expansion and what it means for trade, LNG exports, and cross-border freight. A $500,000 bourbon shipment disappears after thieves pose as a legitimate trucking carrier. How cargo theft scams continue to evolve. FMCSA announces major enforcement actions, shutting down fraudulent CDL schools, removing non-compliant ELDs, and increasing investigations. Are these meaningful reforms or simply fixing long-standing problems? Tommy Slaymaker, Director of Fleet Services at The Pete Store, joins the show to discuss fleet maintenance, fuel costs, equipment lifecycle planning, and why proper truck specifications can save fleets thousands over the life of a vehicle. Plus, Grace Sharkey joins later in the show with more insights on the biggest stories shaping transportation and supply chain. Watch on YouTube Visit our sponsor - KOONER FLEET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts #WHATTHETRUCK #FreightNews #supplychain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Georgie makes the case for something most of us have been taught to fight: the part of you that second-guesses, hesitates, and quietly wonders if you've got it wrong. We tend to treat self-doubt as the enemy - the thing standing between us and the unshakeable confidence we're told we should have. But what if that doubting voice is also where your empathy lives? What if the ability to check yourself, to wonder how you're landing on others, to consider that you might not be the most important person in the room, is part of what makes you trustworthy and kind? Georgie explores why relentlessly brainwashing yourself into total certainty isn't actually the goal... and why it can tip us toward self-importance and a loss of perspective. This isn't about letting self-doubt run the show. It's about helping it fire at the right moments, in the right measure, rather than trying to erase it altogether. Because a little doubt, in the right hands, makes us better humans.
The Architecture of Duplication: Systematizing Scale and Designing Franchise-Ready Engines with Tom DuForeIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Tom DuFore, the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, to deconstruct the complex operational mechanics required to convert a successful local business into a national franchise network. Tom, a premier corporate growth advisor and systemic expansion expert, dismantles the dangerous myth that franchising serves as a rapid, hands-off monetization trick for struggling operations. This comprehensive dialogue provides an essential strategic manual for mid-market founders and established enterprise leaders who want to evaluate their organizational compliance, build high-leverage replication playbooks, and scale their corporate footprint without diluting core brand equity or driving up internal administrative debt.The Strategy of Replication: Engineering Fiduciary Infrastructure for Multi-Unit OptimizationThe primary bottleneck holding back a successful business from scaling through multi-unit duplication is an over-reliance on the founder's unique relationships, charisma, or top-tier individual execution. Tom DuFore highlights that a truly franchise-ready asset requires a highly profitable, proven prototype that has consistently delivered stable financial margins for at least two to three years. Many high-performing executives make the expensive mistake of assuming that if their flagship location thrives, their business model can be immediately copied; however, if your operations manual relies on unwritten tribal knowledge or requires an operator to be an elite talent, scaling will merely multiply structural friction. True operational scale demands that corporate playbooks be designed explicitly for the "middle 80%" of average market operators—translating complex internal logistics into simple, repeatable training manuals that an outsider can seamlessly execute.Transitioning an organization into an expansive franchisor entity requires an absolute shift in leadership perspective, moving away from serving the end consumer to treating the franchisee as the primary corporate customer. This systemic evolution is inherently a "get rich slow" model, typically demanding a disciplined six-to-twelve-month runway dedicated strictly to drafting complex Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) and operational guardrails before the first legal territory expansion occurs. Real-world wealth optimization is unlocked when executive teams use this setup period to perform thorough compliance checks, audit regional supply chains, and build cross-functional support desks that insulate new owners from startup errors. Forcing this administrative alignment ensures that initial franchise locations act as solid, verified proofs of concept, which naturally protects the brand's long-term valuation and attracts high-quality investment capital.Furthermore, sustaining a premium brand footprint across diverse regional territories requires corporate architects to apply the precise, fundamental coaching principles often found in high-performance sports to their management teams. Just as a disciplined athletic coach drills baseline glove positions, analyzes individual talent gaps, and introduces structured variety to keep players engaged, enterprise leaders must personalize their corporate training programs to match their franchisees' local needs. Leaning into high-authority media ecosystems, regular educational webinars, and transparent capability audits helps franchisors eliminate internal communication silos and maintain intense network motivation. When an organization treats its operational duplication as a strict scientific architecture and anchors its growth to empirical tracking metrics, it successfully future-proofs its expansion pipeline, securely multiplying its enterprise value across the global marketplace.About Tom DuForeTom DuFore is the CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, a premier corporate growth consultant, national speaker, and seasoned business architect specializing in franchise system development. Drawing from years of hands-on experience structuring successful expansion turnarounds for diverse industries—ranging from niche mobile service clinics to massive commercial recycling networks—Tom focuses on demystifying complex corporate cloning mechanics. He is the host of the Multiply Your Success podcast and a trusted strategic advisor dedicated to helping high-growth business owners transition from tactical local operators into visionary national franchisors.About Big Sky Franchise TeamBig Sky Franchise Team is an elite corporate expansion consultancy and franchise brokerage firm designed to help successful business owners safely navigate the complexities of national brand duplication. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive franchise readiness assessments, custom operations manual construction, Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) compliance auditing, and white-glove franchisee recruitment strategy. Through structured implementation playbooks and specialized data tools like the Franchise Readiness Quiz, Big Sky Franchise Team enables mid-market enterprises to remove operational scaling debt and predictably expand their market share.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeBig Sky Franchise Team Official Website: bigskyfranchiseteam.comTom DuFore on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomduforeKey Episode HighlightsThe Three Performance DNA Criteria: Evaluating your business model against strict parameters of verified prototype profitability, teachability, and regional market demand.The Get Rich Slow Blueprint: Navigating the long-term strategic timeline required to draft FDD documentation and legally open initial franchise locations.Designing for the Middle Eighty Percent: Stripping away complex founder-dependent actions to build robust systems that average operators can seamlessly execute.The Franchisee Customer Shift: Transitioning internal corporate metrics to view and support your network owners as your primary business audience.The Athletic Leadership Metaphor: Applying structured baseline drills and personalized team coaching to eliminate process friction and maintain operational excellence.ConclusionThe conversation with Tom DuFore reinforces that elite corporate expansion is an intentional architecture built on structural standardization and strict fiduciary discipline rather than hasty speculation. By standardizing internal corporate governance, removing personal friction from workflow duplication, and ruthlessly protecting automated support infrastructure, business leaders can transform a successful single location into a highly structured, self-sustaining national franchise asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
In breaking news, fellow Meidas colleague the intrepid Katie Phang just won her Preliminary Injunction against the DOJ and Todd Blanche to require the production of the remainder of the missing Epstein Files. A historic win for justice, independent journalism and the Survivors! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Microsoft has resumed shoving Copilot AI into all of its 365 apps, and it's harder than ever to remove. This after massive backlash from users over being forced to use AI in everything. So will this finally push people to move to Linux or what? Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Tech #Microsoft #COmputers #Windows11 #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jace Frederick of the Pioneer Press joins Chad for two great segments on another big Wolves trade and what could be next from GM Tim Connelly before a conversation about analysis showing the big ego of bosses is a main driver of return to office mandates around the country.
Republicans just passed the most consequential housing bill in years — and almost nobody is paying attention. Sold as a solution to housing affordability and corporate home ownership, the legislation instead expands federal housing programs, incentivizes local zoning changes, promotes higher-density development, and gives Washington unprecedented leverage over local communities. This sweeping new housing bill uses federal grant money as a "carrot and stick" to pressure local Republican politicians and developers into destroying local zoning laws. The ultimate goal? To overdevelop exurbs, suburbs, and rural areas with high-density, multifamily, and Section 8 housing and “smart cities.” Yet, because of the idolatry of Trump, we have no men standing in the breach to fight this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Divine Union™, Nicola explores what happens when we try to force clarity before it's time, and how the urge to act, fix, or find the answer immediately can pull us into fear.Through prayer, reflection, and surrender, this episode explores how to create space, listen for guidance, and make decisions from a grounded place while trusting the path forward.Nicola also guides listeners through a meditation to support deeper inner peace.Subscribe to Nicola's Newsletter for intimacy and communication content, along with exclusive special offers.Connect with Nicola on InstagramSubscribe to Nicola's YouTube Channel Browse Nicola's offerings on her WebsiteBecause we love to reward effort, email a screenshot of your review of Divine Union to info@nicolanavon.com to receive a free gift. Looking to start your own podcast?Nicola's Top Podcast Tools:Power Up Podcasting CourseBuzzsprout Podcast Hosting Platform*Nicola is an Affiliate for these productsBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Nicole Navon, or used by Nicole Navon with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use of this Podcast may be made, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing.This podcast is for educationa...
Send us Fan MailEver had an awkward time at a poorly attended Zoom mixer? It's practically a rite of passage in remote work culture these days. Camilla Booth has felt your pain. Throughout her eight years as VP of People at Coder, she's hosted everything from paint-and-sips to tarot card readers, but nothing stuck. All the while, Coder was exploding from a team of 20 to nearly 200. Camilla finally settled on an authentic startup culture driven by simplicity, Slack, and strict attention to surveys. Toss in a sprinkle of tinker, plush tacos, and an all-in CEO for a tight-knit team that somehow lives in 15 different countries.“Meeting people from all over the world has probably been one of the more rewarding parts. I've been able to learn so much from other people because of their experience and culture.” – Camilla BoothKey Takeaways:Don't tell people what startup culture is; let the vibe emerge organically.Social Slack channels are more engaging than disruptive, complicated events.Convert skeptical leaders with hard data, and audit your processes more often.Kind messages saved from peer recognition channels soothe burns on bad days.Engagement rises when people drive the culture, not when leaders spend more money.Timestamps:00:15 Meet Coder, Camilla, & Their Fast-Growing Team01: 32 Going Global & Investing in People04:35 Organic Culture & the Power of Tinkering08:15 Slack Channels, After Hours, & Employee Appreciation Week12:16 The Trial & Error of Virtual Events18:00 The Importance of Leadership Buy-In: Swaying Skeptics with Data19:12 At Long Last, Events & Awards That Never Feel Forced20:31 Knowing When to Pull the Plug23:30 My Favorite Taco24:30 Five Tacos to ShareKey Topics Discussed:Amazing Teams, Una Japundza, Camilla Booth, remote work culture, startup culture, peer recognition, employee engagementMentions:Website: https://www.coder.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilla3Mentions: https://www.coder.com/careers
Mrs. Pearlmania gives us a deep dive on the top gay takeovers! Starting with creating an independent gay nation, to dominating softball in the city of Atlanta. Following it up with flooding a right wing hashtag with gay love and to for finale, Forcing regime change in the country of Hungary . JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY -
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Jeremy Zakis discusses a viral video featuring an aggressive black-headed python striking a camera. He warns that a mouse plague is reaching Sydney, forcing residents to seal their homes. Jeremy notes that snakes are bypassing hibernation this winter, likely due to a warming climate and plentiful prey.1905