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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans are growing more concerned about the state of the nation's democracy. According to Pew Research Center, 80% of U.S. adults say that when it comes to major issues facing the country, Republican and Democratic voters don't just disagree on policies—they can't even agree on basic facts. So, what does it take to bridge divides during a time of deep polarization? In this special rebroadcast of The Pew Charitable Trusts and Disagree Better's "America at 250 Forum," Governors Spencer Cox (UT), Wes Moore (MD), and Kevin Stitt (OK) join NPR's Steve Inskeep for a cross-party conversation about civil discourse, public trust, and where we can find common ground on our nation's most pressing policy issues.

Confidence isn't just mindset crap. It affects your pricing, your messaging, your sales conversations and your boundaries. And ultimately - whether your retreat fills or flops. In this episode, Shannon is joined by leadership expert, sales strategist, and bestselling author Nathan Jamail (she is biased, but he is pretty damn amazing) to unpack the real reason many retreat leaders struggle to sell out their events: lack of business confidence. They discuss: Imposter syndrome in the retreat industry Underpricing rooted in insecurity Overexplaining instead of leading What confident messaging actually sounds like How to build real, earned business confidence They also share that this episode was recorded in their new studio space in Austin - and you can now watch the full conversation on YouTube. If you've ever doubted yourself while launching a retreat, this episode will challenge and strengthen you. What You'll Learn Why confidence directly impacts conversions The hidden cost of underpricing How retreat leaders accidentally repel buyers The difference between loud marketing and confident leadership The discipline required to build real business confidence Key Takeaways Imposter syndrome doesn't disappear - it's managed through action. Underpricing signals insecurity to your audience. Overexplaining weakens authority. Confident leaders make clear decisions and stand by them. Confidence is built through preparation, skill, and repetition - not affirmations alone. Watch on YouTube This episode was recorded in our new studio space in Austin - go watch the full conversation on YouTube. Learn more about Nathan Jamail: https://nathanjamail.com/ Join Nathan and Shannon at the Forum: https://luxuryinbusinessretreats.mykajabi.com/retreat-industry-forum  Subscribe here:  The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Get your legal docs for retreats Join Shannon in Denver at the Retreat Industry Forum  Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together! Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify ------ TIMESTAMPS Podcast Introduction and Studio Setup (00:00:02) Shannon introduces the podcast, new studio setup, and her guest, Nathan, her husband. The Importance of Confidence for Retreat Leaders (00:02:09) Shannon highlights Nathan's confidence and introduces confidence as a key topic for retreat leaders. Confidence vs. Arrogance and Childhood Story (00:03:22) Nathan shares a story about their daughter and explains the difference between confidence and arrogance. Imposter Syndrome and Taking Action Afraid (00:05:33) Discussion about imposter syndrome, acting confident, and the importance of taking action despite fear. How Confidence Impacts Marketing and Messaging (00:06:31) Shannon explains how confidence (or lack thereof) affects marketing, pricing, and messaging for retreat leaders. Belief in Yourself and Authenticity (00:07:01) Nathan and Shannon discuss the need to believe in yourself first and the role of authenticity in confidence. Stage Fright and "Doing It Anyway" (00:09:18) Nathan admits to still feeling nervous before speaking, and Shannon encourages action despite nerves. Personal Example: London Workshop Doubts (00:10:14) Shannon shares her experience with self-doubt before hosting an international workshop and how she overcame it. Hospitality, Impact, and the Human Touch (00:11:55) Nathan discusses the difference between service and hospitality, and the unique impact of human connection. AI, Connection, and the Future of Retreats (00:12:52) They discuss how AI can't replace human connection, making retreats more valuable in the digital age. Example: AI Dating at Bars and the Need for Real Connection (00:16:07) Shannon and Nathan talk about people dating AI at bars, emphasizing the growing need for real-life connection. Projecting Confidence and Sales Conversations (00:17:13) They discuss how lack of confidence is projected in sales and the importance of confidently presenting value. Vulnerability, Mistakes, and Being Confidently Wrong (00:18:18) Nathan explains that vulnerability increases confidence and that it's okay to be wrong—just be confidently wrong. Learning from Mistakes and Seeking Knowledge (00:19:42) Shannon and Nathan discuss learning from mistakes, attending events, and the value of learning from others. The Power of Learning, Confidence, and Motivation (00:23:44) Nathan shares a formula: learning increases confidence, which boosts motivation, using events and yoga as examples. Closing and Call to Action (00:25:01) Shannon wraps up, encourages listeners to attend events, and thanks Nathan for joining the episode.  

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“Takes All Kinds”—An American Public Affairs Discussion and Demonstration of Journalistic Theatre Actor and playwright Dan Hoyle and his director, celebrated director/actor Aldo Billingslea, provide an inside look at the creation of their widely acclaimed new solo performance piece “Takes All Kinds.” Dan's blog reminds the viewer that  ”I'll be disappearing into these different characters and stories and you'll be glad to journey there with me. They've been traveling with me these last couple years. I think they'll stay with you too.” With “Takes All Kinds,” Hoyle and Billingslea use journalistic theater and embodied storytelling to portray powerful, funny and complex people caught in the social and political currents roiling our society. They create portraits of everyday Americans through moving and funny true stories of American democracy: school board showdowns in Florida, grassroots organizers in Atlanta, barber shops in Las Vegas, deprogrammers of violent extremists in Missouri and more. In this mostly offstage oriented “talk-back” presentation, listeners and observers will have an opportunity to explore with Hoyle and Billingslea how thousands of hours go into a little over an hour show. The artists' view reveals (somewhat) the amazing mystery of live transformative theatrical narrative that has everyone laughing and pin-drop listening with the next moment. And always has the audience talking as they depart. Yes—it's about politics, but could experiencing public affairs embodied theatre journalism bring people something they needed more than they realized?   “Stunning…something almost supernatural happens,” according to the  San Francisco Chronicle. Currently based at the Marsh Theatre, “Takes All Kinds” has toured elsewhere in California plus New York City, Charleston and Chicago, and will be heading to Idaho, Florida and more in 2026. About the Speakers Oakland-based Dan Hoyle is an actor and writer whose immersion research theater work has been hailed as "riveting, funny and poignant" (The New York Times) and "hilarious, moving and very necessary" (Salon). His solo shows, all originated at The Marsh in San Francisco, have played across the country at The Public Theater, Culture Project, Baltimore Center Stage, Berkeley Rep, Cleveland Playhouse, Mosaic Theater Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Portland Center Stage, Playmakers Rep, Painted Bride, Pure Theater and abroad in India, Ireland, Wales, Mexico, Canada and Nigeria. Aldo Billingslea (director) is a professor of theater at Santa Clara University (SCU). SCU's associate provost for diversity and inclusion, and served as the vice president of the 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley; he's a board member of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, theatre program director for The222.org in Healdsburg, California.As an academic, he is a professor of American theatre from the Black perspective, acting styles, Shakespeare, and seminars on August Wilson. Billingslea is a lifelong professional actor featured in more than two dozen Shakespeare plays, productions of August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and Fences, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, and Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sydney Bernstein's Window. He also worked at the American Conservatory Theater, the Aurora Theater, California Shakespeare Theater, Lorraine Hansberry Theater, and the Marin Shakespeare Theater. An Arts Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums.  Organizer: Anne W. Smith  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of an unprecedented military operation in Venezuela, the United States joined Israel in a direct attack on Iran, citing a variety of justifications for the attack, including a nuclear threat, a predicted strike, a desire for regime change, and decades of hostilities. More recently, widespread protests and a crackdown by the regime have dominated headlines. Congress has responded to this sudden escalation of the conflict with attempts to rein in the White House. Meanwhile, Iran and its proxies responded with multiple retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. Already, the conflict has disrupted air travel, fuel prices, the global stock market, and further rocked the instability of an already conflict weary Middle East. At the root of the issue are lingering questions regarding White House motives and exit strategies.rnrnrnAmbassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley is a 30-year diplomat with deep experience in the Middle East and serves on the board of the Middle East Policy Council. Avidan Y. Cover is a Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Global Security Law & Policy at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he writes and researches in areas of national security, human rights, civil rights, international law, and ethics. Manouchehr Salehi is a longtime member of the Cleveland Iranian community. Marti Flacks, CEO of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs will moderate.

Kurz vor der Veröffentlichung des zweiten(!) Remakes zu einem der hellsten Sterne am klassischen Horrorhimmel, widmen wir uns nochmal dem originalen Project Zero 2: Crimson Butterfly, auf PS 2 und der OG Xbox.Die Fortsetzung der wilden Geisterhatz mit Kamera, ist für viele bis heute der beste Teil der ganzen Reihe und hat schon in 2003 die eigene Formel in Sachen Atmosphäre, Story und Gameplay nahezu perfektioniert.Warum der Titel bis heute so nachhallt und wie ein einziges spiel fast schon eine Fallstudie für "wie funktioniert Kamera im Horrorspiel" sein kann hört ihr in dieser Folge.Du willst mehr von den Jungs? Kein Problem! Unterstütze uns doch gern auf STEADY und sicher dir exklusive Podcasts, oder komm gerne auf unserem DISCORD vorbei!Hier gehts zum Merch Shop!Hier gehts zur Homepage!Hier gehts zum Forum!Benny auf Twitter!Benny auf Instagram!Benny auf Twitch!Bennys weitere Podcasts: GAIN Insight!Björn auf Twitter!Björn auf YouTube!Björn auf Twitch!Björns Podcast: Speckast

In dieser Folge unterhalten wir uns mit Johannes Thimme. Er war 13 Jahre lang bei Ubisoft und war an diversen Spielen wie beispielsweise Assassin‘s Creed, Far Cry, Star Wars, Rainbow Six Siege, Might & Magic oder South Park beteiligt. Er erzählt uns von seinem Abschied bei Ubisoft, der Gründung seines Studios Quality Time, seinem Mentoring-Programm und gibt uns Einblicke in seine Zukunftspläne.Teile uns gern deine Gedanken per Mail an podcast@videospielgeschichten.de mit, oder gebe uns Feedback im Forum bei VideospielgeschichtenUnser Podcast ist verschwistert mit unserer Webseite Videospielgeschichten.de

Monday Night Philosophy focuses tonight on the political philosophical principles generated by George Hammond's “Life is an Eternal Democracy” theory. His latest book, A Slightly Better Future: Short Term Fixes for America, Long Term Fixes for Democracy, details many incremental institutional improvements that could make democracies far more effective in the future. His ideas, based upon what we should have learned over the last 250 years, include a thoroughly revised democratic constitution, significantly redesigned political institutions, and several new forms of institutional checks and balances.  Fortunately, even amidst the current dismaying destruction of valued political norms, there remains a strong, sustaining undercurrent—the hope that all this institutional chaos will ultimately just remind us why compromise in the pursuit of consensus has been, and could continue to be, so productive in America's political culture.  Join us to discuss political principles that are designed to promote a civilized future, using realistic 21st century political thought—and political hope. A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: George Hammond  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Romanko is a venture capital investor and startup ecosystem leader based in the United States. She serves as an Associate at Geek Ventures, where she focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and supporting early-stage technology startups, particularly those founded by immigrants in the U.S. Romanko has experience working with several venture capital firms and startups, including companies such as Bulletpitch and WingDriver (Techstars '23), giving her a blend of venture investing and startup-operations expertise. She is active in the broader startup and venture capital community as a speaker, mentor, and startup judge, having participated in dozens of speaking engagements and mentorship sessions with organizations such as Startup Grind, Founder Institute, and major university programs. Romanko is also involved in venture and innovation events, serving in leadership roles such as Chief of Staff for the Texas Venture Gala & Forum and Texas Venture Fest, and evaluating startup panels for conferences including SXSW.

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It's Fun Day Monday on The Majority Report   On today's program:   The U.S. struck oil facilities around Tehran, Iran, an attack that has triggered an environmental disaster. With massive fuel depots burning, rain mixed with soot and petroleum residue is now falling over the city, leaving a toxic, oily film across streets, buildings, and vehicles. After Donald Trump called for Iran's "unconditional surrender," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the term simply means whatever Trump says it means. Trump takes to Truth Social to claim to essentially claim victory in Iran in a quintessential confused post from the president. Professor Clara Mattei joins the program to discuss her new book Escape from Capitalism: An Intervention. Clara is a professor of Economics at the University of Tulsa and the founder of Forum for Real Economic Emancipation (FREE). For more from Mattei, check the FREE YouTube channel.   In the Fun Half:   Senator Lindsey Graham is on a Fox News morning show still drunk from celebrating a new war as he shouts for Trump to invade Cuba next.   Christian fundamentalist, Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) says we have a 'biblical responsibility' to Israel.   Jake Tapper tells Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) that if he votes against $50 billion in funds for operations in Iran than it will be cast as a vote against the troops.   Ben Shapiro's eyebrows are exploding.   Olivia Reingold reports on tweets that Mayor Mamdani's wife liked.   all that and more   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SHOPIFY: Go to FactorMeals.com/majority50off and use code MAJORITY50OFF to get 50% off pls Free Breakfast for 1 year. FAST GROWING TREES: Get 20% off your first purchase.  FastGrowingTrees.com/majority SUNSET LAKE:  Head on over to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

Betty Reid Soskin was a civil rights pioneer, musician, and the nation's oldest park ranger when, at the age of 100, she retired from Richmond's Rosie the Riveter museum where she was dedicated to keeping experiences of Black Americans and women in the forefront of the historical narrative. She worked in the segregated homefront during World War II, was among the first Black families to integrate Walnut Creek, and she ran one of the first Black-owned record stores in the Bay Area. She died in December at 104 years old and as part of our Bay Area Legends series, we'll listen back to Forum's interviews with Soskin over the years and talk with those who loved her and worked with her. Guests: Bob Reid, musician activist and Betty Reid Soskin's son Kelli English, program manager, National Park Service, was Betty Reid Soskin's supervisor at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join us to hear from renowned historian Frank Dikötter, who offers a commanding history recasting how communists seized power in China. In April 1927, soldiers and detectives descended upon the Russian Embassy in Beijing, revolvers drawn. An hour later, they emerged with a trove of documents, some of them partly damaged by Russians who had tried quickly to destroy them. In these singed and soggy papers was proof that Moscow, despite agreeing three years earlier not to “propagate communistic doctrines,” had, in fact, sent what amounts to millions in today's dollars—along with shiploads of arms and advisors—to support nothing less than a revolution in China.  These findings are hardly ever mentioned by historians—until now. Dikötter says the history of modern China has long been framed as an organic enterprise, wherein Communists mobilized the “peasants,” took land from the rich and redistributed it to the poor. Drawing on the Beijing raid as well as several other overlooked archives, Dikötter's new book Red Dawn Over China reveals how unlikely a communist victory actually was, had it not been for massive financial and military support from the Soviet Union; a brutal war of occupation by Japan; severe miscalculations by the United States; and—most of all—the Communist Party's unflinching will to conquer at all costs. Dikötter reveals how what began in 1921 with 13 delegates in a dusty room led to a red flag being raised over the Forbidden City in 1949, forever altering the course of history for a quarter of humanity and shaping the global balance of power as we know it today.  About the Speaker: Frank Dikötter is the Milias Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also Chair Professor of Humanities at the University of Hong Kong. His books have changed the way historians view China, from the classic The Discourse of Race in Modern China to his award-winning People's Trilogy, a series of books that document the lives of ordinary people under Mao: Mao's Great Famine: The History of China's Most Devastating Catastrophe; The Tragedy of Liberation: A History of the Chinese Revolution, 1945-1957; and The Cultural Revolution: A People's History, 1962-1976. An Asia-Pacific Affairs Member-led Forum program. Forums and chapters at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: Lillian K NakagawaNotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for March 9, 2026.The Trump Regime's Department of Justice is investigating three different Michigan public school districts over whether or not the districts "sexual orientation and gender ideology (SOGI) content" in their sexual education classes.Parents are allowed to opt-out in Michigan, but that's not enough for the Christian Nationalist within the Trump Regime. They want to erase marginalized people, and scaring public school districts with "investigations" is just one way to do it. Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!https://www.patreon.com/cw/LeftofLansingMusic provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardNOTES: "DOJ investigating 3 Michigan districts for ‘sexual orientation and gender ideology' content." By Katherine Dailey of Michigan Advance "Why the Hell is the Justice Department Targeting What Local Schools Teach?" By Josh Cowen in The Forum with Josh Cowen #podcast #politics #progressives #DemocraticSocialism #Democrats #Republicans #MAGA #Trump #Michigan #Education #SexEducation #Discrimination #LGBTQ #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #AricNesbit #ChristianNationalism #Race #Authoritarianism #Fascism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing

Waarom flirten sommige jongeren op rechts met extreme memes en historische taboes? Is het een onschuldige, rebelse 'punkbeweging' tegen de huidige tijdgeest, of schuilt er een gevaarlijke ideologische leegte achter?In deze aflevering van De Nieuwe Wereld gaat Andrea Speyerbach in gesprek met essayist en opiniemaker Sietske Bergsma. Naar aanleiding van Sietske's essay duiken ze diep in de dynamiek van modern rechts, de invloed van memecultuur en de koers van Forum voor Democratie. Waar Sietske de provocaties deels verklaart als een 'cry for help' tegen linkse identiteitspolitiek, plaatst Andrea scherpe kanttekeningen bij de onduidelijkheid over de grens tussen cultuur en etniciteit.--------------------Steun DNWMaak het geluid van de Nieuwe Wereld mogelijk. Zonder uw steun geen DNW! Word lid of doneer:

Matt continues our four-part series about the practice of sabbath, which Jesus called, “rest for your souls.” What does it mean to stop, rest, delight, and worship? "The Practice of Sabbath" is part of "Practicing the Way."

This is a link post. Forum note: this post embodies the spirit of a new project I—Matt Reardon—am starting to reinvigorate in-person EA communities. I'm hiring a co-founder and I'm interested in meeting others who want to collaborate on this vision. My DMs are open. Sequence thinkers will be forgiven and rejoice In some fleeting moments lately, I catch glimpses of 2022—the year Effective Altruism's ascent seemed unstoppable. Universally positive (if limited) press, big groups at top universities across the world, a young EA entrepreneur was the darling of the financial industry, the first EA running for Congress calling in enormous financial and personnel resources for his campaign. More than those public-facing facts though, was a feeling on the ground that if you had a good grip on things and a plausible idea, you would get funding, go to the Bay, and make it happen. I actually regret how slow I was to see it at the time. You could just do things, and yes, that's always been true, but at that time, you didn't even have excuses. In my first year as an advisor at 80,000 Hours, I allowed people a lot of excuses. I think this came from [...] ---Outline:(02:37) The Retreat(07:03) What Greatness Demands(10:59) Effective Altruism is Good and Right --- First published: March 7th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/uHhcqagBBkhFTTGpq/effective-altruism-will-be-great-again Linkpost URL:https://open.substack.com/pub/frommatter/p/effective-altruism-will-be-great --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Fr. Clint continues our series on the classical Christian understanding of virtues and vices.

Michael präsentiert im SHOCK2 Wochenstart zum 374. Mal das Serviceformat für die SHOCK2-Community! Mit dabei Tristan von Siren Games mit einem neuen Brettspiel-Tipp. Wir wünschen euch viel Spaß beim Hören und freuen uns auch dieses Mal besonders auf euren Input, Ideen & Feedback im Forum. Aus produktionstechnischen Gründen gibt es dieses mal keine Kapitelmarken! SHOCK2 auf Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@shock275 Partner: Siren Games – Tabletop und Brettspiele https://www.sirengames.at/ Brettspiel: Dracula vs. Van Helsing https://www.sirengames.at/de/dracula-vs-van-helsing-de Möglichkeiten, SHOCK2 zu unterstützen! http://community.shock2.at/t/moeglichkeiten-shock2-zu-unterstuetzen/8350/5 Releaseliste: Welche Spiele erscheinen nächste Woche? https://mag.shock2.info/?s=Releaseliste Streaming-Tipps: Die TV & Film-Highlights der nächsten Woche! https://mag.shock2.info/tag/streaming-tipps/ TOP 10: Das waren die meistgelesenen SHOCK2-Artikel der letzten Woche https://mag.shock2.info/?s=SHOCK2+TOP+10 Patreon SHOCK2 VIP Inhalte auf Spotify http://community.shock2.at/t/shock2-bei-patreon-steady/229/481?u=shock

Walter Smith Jr and guests celebrate and analyze issues of diversity, inclusion and democracy in this unique magazine format call-in show.

While we are continually being inundated with news about what the federal government is up to, and wondering what else is going on that we don't know about, Miranda Spivack reminds us that most Americans are more likely to encounter the effects of government malfeasance or neglect closer to home—from their governors, mayors, town councils, school boards, police and prosecutors. Deals shrouded in darkness are regularly made at the state and local levels, the result of closed-door discussions between government officials and industry leaders without any scrutiny whatsoever from the public. As Spivack's groundbreaking investigative reporting makes clear, residents are intentionally kept on the outside, struggling to get information about significant issues affecting their communities—from car crashes and dirty drinking water, to failing safety gear—until the backroom deals are done and it's too late to challenge them effectively. Based on years of original reporting, Spivack tells the story of five “accidental activists”—people from across the United States who started questioning why their local and state governments didn't protect them from issues facing their communities and why there was a frightening lack of transparency surrounding the way these issues were resolved. The secret deals, lies, and corruption they uncovered shook their faith in government but also moved them to action. Spivack's revealing take on a hidden dimension of American politics will outrage and educate anyone who cares about the forces shaping their own communities. And it will show how ordinary people are fighting back against their local and state governments to keep their communities safer. A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: George Hammond  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presented by TwinSpires   Trainer Brad Cox talks about his win in last Saturday's Fountain of Youth and looks ahead to his runners in this weekend's stakes, trainer Aggie Ordonez discusses her contenders in Santa Anita's Beholder Mile & Big Cap, National HBPA CEO Eric Hamelback discusses the key points from this week's national conference and trainer Dan Ward shares his thoughts on Majestic Oops in the Azeri at Oaklawn. Plus, Santa Anita's Jeff Chapman handicapping the Saturday stakes, Ashley Anderson gives you three races to watch in this week's 'TwinSpires Triple Play', Kurt Becker takes you on a weekly 'Stroll Through Racing History' presented by Keeneland, we look at the top ranked Derby hopefuls in 'Calling All Three-Year-Olds' with Bobby Neuman presented by Spendthrift, and Dale Romans & Tim Wilkin tackle the sports hottest topics on 'I Ask, They Answer' presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in the College of Business. 

Msgr. Roger J. Landry St. Agnes Parish, Manhattan Leonine Forum NYC Chapter Lenten Recollection March 7, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/3.7.26_Sheen_and_Lenten_Temptations_1.mp3 The post Lenten Lessons from Blessed to Be Fulton Sheen on Temptations in the Desert, Leonine Forum NYC Chapter Lenten Day of Recollection, March 7, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, March 6, 20264:20 pm: Senator Brady Brammer joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of the 2026 Legislative session.4:38 pm: Utah Senate President Stuart Adams joins the show for a conversation about the wins and losses of the session.5:05 pm: Former Utah lawmaker Phil Lyman joins Greg to discuss why he has made the decision to run for congress in Utah's 3rd Congressional District against incumbent Celeste Maloy.5:38 pm: Representative Logan Monson joins the show to discuss his experience during the 2026 Legislative session.6:05 pm: Angela Morabito, Visiting Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, joins the show for a conversation about her piece in The Federalist about a Democrat bill that would ban immigration enforcement actions from taking place within 1,000 feet of “sensitive locations,” like a schools, hospitals and churches.6:20 pm: Richie Greenberg, a California based political commentator and opinion columnist, joins the program to discuss his piece in the New York Post on how California Governor Gavin Newsom loves to blame everyone but himself for issues facing the state.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Greg's conversations this week with Daniel Turner of Power the Future on the effects the U.S. airstrikes on Iran will have on the global energy industry, and (at 6:50 pm) with Andrea Picciotti-Bayer of The Conscience Project on her Federalist piece about how we have parents to thank for the retreat of those pushing the trans-ideology.

As record cold settles over the region this winter, the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH) remains on the front lines defending the civil rights of unhoused people to access public space, to vote, and secure shelter and housing. Newly opened by NEOCH is a seasonal homeless shelter located on 1530 E. 19th Street. It now offers a warm place to go for up to 45 adults during the coldest months of the year.rnrnLeading the work is Executive Director Chris Knestrick, who originally joined NEOCH as its sole employee before taking the helm in 2017. Since then, he has grown the organization into one of the most trusted resources and partners for unhoused organizing, advocacy, street outreach, and education. Chris brings over 10 years of experience working on homelessness in Cleveland, and he has also directed advocacy efforts in the international and local community. Chris is committed to community organizing, undoing oppression, and promoting nonviolence that centers the voices of those most impacted by public policy.rnrnPart of the City Club's Local Heroes series, join us as we hear directly from NEOCH Executive Director Chris Knestrick on the organization's challenges, priorities, and how we can end unsheltered homelessness today.

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Friday, March 6. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Today is Friday, March 6. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

9:15 am - Ryan Powell, Summit League Associate Commissioner; Jeff Kolpack, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead; Matt Larsen, NDSU Athletic Director and; Phil Esten, St. Thomas Athletic Director

Alors que le président guinéen Mamadi Doumbouya est censé rentrer ce vendredi 6 mars 2026 à Conakry, trois semaines après avoir été vu pour la dernière fois au sommet de l'Union africaine, les populations guinéennes vivent toujours au rythme des kidnappings. À date, près d'une vingtaine de personnes sont toujours portées disparues. Mardi dernier, c'est la mère et la soeur d'un ancien ministre en exil qui ont été enlevées en soirée, chez elles, par des hommes cagoulés et en uniformes militaires. Une enquête a été ouverte pour « enlèvements, séquestration de personnes et association de malfaiteurs ». Car désormais, les rapts visent les membres de la famille à défaut d'atteindre les opposants et militants en exil. Abdoul Sacko est le coordinateur national du Forum des forces sociales de Guinée. Lui-même a été kidnappé l'an dernier, torturé et abandonné dans la nature trois jours plus tard. Il vit désormais en exil, où il se soigne. Abdoul Sacko est notre grand invité Afrique, il répond à Sidy Yansané.  RFI : Il y a un peu plus de deux semaines, vous avez pris la parole pour, disons, commémorer l'enlèvement que vous avez-vous-même subi un an auparavant. Aujourd'hui, le général Mamadi Doumbouya est officiellement élu président. Comment décririez-vous la situation en Guinée aujourd'hui ? Abdoul Sacko : Je pense que c'est juste l'expression d'une tristesse qui dépasse les commentaires. Je suis attristé par rapport à l'image sombre que cette situation renvoie de la Guinée. Ce peuple, qui a pris son Indépendance avec maturité républicaine par le vote référendaire autour des principes de liberté et de dignité, voit aujourd'hui que la vie humaine est absolument insignifiante et que l'État n'a aucune possibilité de lui garantir ni justice ni sécurité à l'intérieur du pays. Ce qui m'attriste le plus, c'est le regret de constater que le peuple de Guinée n'a pas de partenaire véritable. Je veux parler de la Cédéao, de l'Union africaine, de la France, de l'Union européenne et d'autres avec lesquels nous avons en partage des valeurs et des vertus démocratiques. Seulement ces partenaires s'accommodent à toutes les formes de violations des droits humains dans le seul but de se procurer les ressources du pays. Au moment de leur coup d'État le 5 septembre 2021, ces jeunes officiers ont déclaré qu'ils voulaient rectifier les erreurs commises depuis l'Indépendance, cela a suscité de l'espoir. Mais au lieu de consolider les acquis démocratiques et renforcer les dynamiques de réconciliation nationale, cette gouvernance se transforme aujourd'hui en une forme d'aggravation des fractures mémorielles, c'est là aussi une dimension attristante. C'est suite au remaniement gouvernemental en mars 2024 que la série de disparitions forcées a vraiment commencé, notamment avec les militants du FNDC Foniké Menguè et Billo Bah, enlevés à leur domicile sous les yeux de leurs épouses et de leurs voisins. Désormais, on kidnappe les membres de la famille et même les enfants mineurs des citoyens en exil. Quelle atmosphère règne actuellement au sein des populations guinéennes ? Aucune catégorie socioprofessionnelle du pays ne se trouve épargnée. Les vieillards ne sont pas épargnés, les femmes, les enfants ne sont pas épargnés. Parfois des gens qui ne demandent absolument rien à l'État, sinon que d'être sécurisés, ceux-là également peuvent se coucher le soir avec la peur de ne pas se réveiller chez eux le matin ou sortir de la maison avec la peur de ne pas rentrer le soir. Vous voyez combien la situation est alarmante ! Et qu'est-ce que ça rapporte ? Nous sommes avec des dirigeants qui ne mesurent pas du tout les dégâts qu'ils causent. Aussi bien dans le présent, car aucun investisseur sérieux, ne serait-ce que pour sa sécurité, ne viendra investir dans cette situation. Mais mieux encore, qu'est-ce que l'avenir nous réserve ? Ce qui ne pourra jamais changer, c'est justement le changement. D'une manière ou d'une autre, dans un an ou dix ans, le changement interviendra. Et vu que toutes les lignes rouges sont franchies, nos autorités, au lieu d'être guidées par la raison, s'enfoncent davantage dans le déni. Il suffit de voir aujourd'hui la précarité économique et financière dans laquelle le pays vit. Même si vous avez de l'argent dans le compte bancaire, vous ne pouvez pas y avoir accès. C'est la paralysie totale au niveau du système bancaire. De nombreuses sources indiquent à RFI qu'il y a de plus en plus de Guinéens qui fuient le pays : entrepreneurs, universitaires, magistrats, artistes et même des militaires. Et ceux qui restent disent avoir installé leur famille dans les pays voisins. Vous constatez aussi ce genre de phénomène ? Bien sûr ! Mais le vrai paradoxe, c'est que ce sont surtout ceux qui gouvernent qui font sortir leurs familles du pays, car ils ont les moyens à leur disposition. Le réflexe principal aujourd'hui, lorsque quelqu'un est ministre, directeur ou a accès à une dimension de responsabilité publique qui lui permet d'avoir de l'argent, c'est de faire sortir sa famille et de la mettre à l'abri. Vous disiez que les partenaires de la Guinée s'accommodaient de ces violences. Vous mettiez ça sur le compte des ressources minières. Est-ce qu'il n'y a que cela finalement qui justifie ce silence assourdissant de toutes ces personnes ? Je vois aussi que le contexte mondial aujourd'hui met l'économie au centre des relations et les autres aspects à la périphérie. Mais je vais paraphraser simplement le président français Emmanuel Macron qui s'exprimait après l'assassinat de l'ayatollah iranien Khamenei : « L'Histoire ne regrette jamais les dictateurs qui massacrent leur peuple ». Donc je dis à tous nos partenaires : les peuples n'oublieront jamais les partenaires qui se sont accommodés de leurs souffrances au moment où ils avaient le plus besoin d'eux. À lire aussiGuinée: 18 mois après leur enlèvement, «les anniversaires se succèdent sans nouvelles» de Menguè et Bah

Niching down is often the move founders resist most, especially when they are already building an audience and seeing traction. In this Dear FoundHer conversation, Lindsay Pinchuk talks with Dr. Amy Robbins, host of the Life, Death & the Space Between podcast, about how niching down became the turning point in her business. What started as a passion project evolved into a focused, revenue-generating offer once she stopped trying to serve everyone and began speaking directly to one specific group.Dr. Amy Robbins spent years building an audience through her show and growing her visibility in the spiritual space. The credibility was there, but the next step was unclear. Through a series of intentional career pivots, she recognized that therapists were asking for structured training in spiritually informed therapy. Niching down allowed her to create a continuing education program that strengthened her professional credibility and made her offer practical and professionally valuable.This conversation also explores the internal shifts behind the strategy. After experiencing exhaustion in private practice, she stepped back to create space for clearer decision-making and a path toward growth without burnout. If you are a founder with momentum but no defined direction, this episode offers a great example of how niching down can sharpen your message, simplify your marketing, and create sustainable growth built on focus rather than volume.Episode Breakdown:00:00 Dear FoundHer From the Forum and Dr. Amy Robbins' Founder Story01:24 From Private Practice to Spirituality and Building a Podcast Platform02:38 Turning a Podcast Into a Business Without Taking More Therapy Clients06:53 Taking a Sabbatical to Create Clarity and Build the Right Offer09:47 Pivoting From B2C to B2B With Spiritually Informed Therapy Training11:19 Using Continuing Education Credits to Drive Course Demand14:02 Building a Therapist Community and a B2B2C Referral Model22:10 Leveraging Podcast Guests for Partnerships and Business Growth27:21 Mindset, Comparison, and Staying Focused on Your Own Growth PathConnect with Dr. Amy Robbins:Follow Dr. Amy on InstagramListen to Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy RobbinsSubscribe to The FoundHer Files Follow Dear FoundHer on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Luna Shi, chair of the New Practitioners Forum Executive Committee (NPF), sits down with the 2025 NPF Distinguished Service Awardee, Justin Moore, to discuss his leadership within the forum and ASHP and its impact on his professional journey.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Thursday, March 5. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Today is Thursday, March 5. Here are the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

The Republican primary candidates forum for Henry County Board District Two takes place Wednesday, March 4th, at 7 PM inside the Kewanee City Hall council chamber. Six Republican candidates compete for five open seats, while two others seek to fill a two-year unexpired term. The League of Women Voters of the Kewanee Area will moderate, and community members can attend in person, listen on WKEI 1450 AM or 102.1 FM, or watch online. Residents are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates by mail. The primary election is set for March 17, 2026. More details are available at henrycty.com and vote411.org. Chad Winter, Natalie Hendryx, Deborah Casteel, Crystal Strode, and Mike Rabas joined the forum and answered questions submitted by Henry County residents.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP joins the show to discuss his new book "Witness: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation" from Ave Maria Press. Fr. Briscoe also discusses his work as the General Promoter of Social Communication for the Order of Preachers and experiences he had while visiting his brother Dominicans in Israel which gave him inspiration for this new book. This is only a portion of the interview with Fr. Briscoe, visit the Dicoese of Wilmington YouTube channel to watch the interview in it's entirety.  With a foreword by Jonathan Roumie, Witness is a great addition to your Lent or Holy Week routine and will help you understand the passion narrative in a more tangible way. Pick up a copy of Witness from Ave Maria Press here: https://www.avemariapress.com/product... (And watch companion videos for each week of Lent featuring Fr. Patrick.) You can find out more about the Order of the Friar Preachers by visiting https://www.op.org/ or https://opeast.org/. And you can follow Fr. Briscoe and a few of his brother Dominicans on their podcast, Godsplaining: https://godsplaining.org/. As always, listen to the complete audio version of Catholic Forum on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts. If you're in Delmarva or South Jersey you can also listen on Saturdays at 1:30 PM on Relevant Radio 640. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington (supported by the Faith and Charity Appeal!) Please like, subscribe and share.

Groups like the "ANSWER Coalition,” “Code Pink,” and “The People's Forum,” have become a common sight at protests, but they also share a dark secret, and we're not just talking about Left wing ideals. Senior Editor of Investigations for FOX News Digital, Asra Nomani joins Will to unpack the sprawling network of “activist” organizations funding protests across the U.S., explaining how a select few wealthy benefactors with ties to the Chinese Communist Party have astroturfed outrage on our streets for decades, and how they continue to do so today.Plus, Will and The Crew discuss whether your average liberal would even care that these protests are paid, before reacting to Rep. Jasmine Crockett's (D-TX) tragic loss in the Texas primary election and Democratic Nominee for Senate in Texas James Talarico's (D-TX) timid political and religious beliefs.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@willcainnews⁠⁠⁠)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 353 of Growers Daily! We cover: we are chatting with Dan Gangon of Broadfork Farm in Virginia. I saw Dan and his partner Janet speak at the VABF conference a few years back and I just loved how down to earth they were about the ups and downs of winter farming, farming in general, and work life balance, which is a lot of what we chat about today. We are also gonna be talking about how and why they certify as Certified Naturally Grown, and how that label has worked for them. We are a Non-Profit! 

The Reagan presidency marked a turning point in American political history, bringing in changes in voting allegiances, long-lasting economic and foreign policy shifts, and a new direction in the country's political culture that lasted for decades. Now former Reagan aide Frank Lavin comes to Commonwealth Club World Affairs to share behind-the-scenes stories of the Reagan White House. Drawing on his new book Inside the Reagan White House: A Front-Row Seat to Presidential Leadership with Lessons for Today, Lavin includes a mix of personal stories, insights on the president, discussions of policy and historical events, and crazy, colorful anecdotes in his insider's look at the Reagan presidency. The Reagan assassination attempt, the Gorbachev Reykjavik summit, Ollie North and the Contras, the 1988 Bush-Dukakis contest and other critical moments of the Reagan years are all covered.  Lavin also offers original insights into Reagan cabinet members and other top players, along with personal anecdotes, off-hand comments, and unique family details. Not to mention the movie stars, Soviet spies, neo-Nazis, plain old Nazis, intimate affairs, fights on planes, and con men who were chased by Interpol.  But Lavin says that at the heart of his story are the thousands of dedicated Americans who helped Ronald Reagan as he worked to push back against the Soviet Union, promote democracy, improve trade, lower taxes, and reduce the size and scope of government—back when those were the main focuses of conservative Republicans.  Join us to discuss whether the Reagan years provide us with any lessons for our current political situation. A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: George Hammond  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for the 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/  Host Josh Howard interviews Alice Matagora from The Navigators about making disciple making accessible and repeatable. They discuss her journey, research from her book, and practical ways to invite others into everyday spiritual rhythms. Key takeaways: keep disciple making simple, start where you are (fumble forward), identify your personal "why," and invite people into real life so they can learn by watching and repeating. Alice also shares resources and will speak at the National Disciple making Forum in Houston.

Send a textIn this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Scott Forsgren (Better Health Guy) to unpack what actually helps people recover from complex chronic illness. Scott shares his 30-year journey that began with a tick bite, years of severe symptoms, and 45 doctors before finding answers in Lyme and co-infections, and later, mold exposure.Together, they break down why “kill, kill, kill” protocols often fail, why symptoms overlap across mold, Lyme, metals, and immune dysregulation, and what Scott sees as the true foundations of healing: nervous system regulation, mast cell stability, detox and drainage support, and addressing the external environment.They also dig into controversies around urine mycotoxin testing, ERMI interpretation, and why you may improve while living in exposure, but you typically won't fully recover until the environment is addressed.Chapter markers00:00 Intro00:44 Scott's health story begins (tick bite, sudden symptoms)02:47 First real breakthrough: Lyme and co-infections04:51 What Scott would do differently07:14 Moving beyond “kill, kill, kill”10:03 Can symptoms tell you it's mold?12:20 Why we've never been sicker17:00 Biggest mistakes after diagnosis20:36 The foundational steps to healing34:02 Can you heal while living in exposure?38:33 Urine mycotoxin controversy41:58 ERMI, HERTSMI-2, and interpretation50:04 Mycotoxins, spores, fragments, and why “killing” is not enough56:26 The biggest lie: the label59:28 ILADS vs IDSA and what's true on both sides01:03:02 Where to find Scott + final hope message01:06:10 Outro-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I brought back Becky Pierson Davidson to compare notes on where community is headed — and we found a few areas of disagreement. Becky works with 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses helping them build memberships and courses through design thinking and customer research, and she's seeing a major shift right now: course businesses are slowing down, and the smart ones are pivoting to membership models. The difference? Shared learning experiences are replacing self-paced education. Community is what people stay for. We dig into the real mechanics: how to set expectations that don't feel like a bait-and-switch, why meaningful engagement isn't what most people think it is, the mastermind paradox (increases retention, decreases forum activity), and why in-person events might be the most important retention lever you're not using. Becky's hot take for 2026: content drops are dying. People don't need more stuff — they need connection and programming that moves them forward. Affinity Collective Build with Becky podcast Episode 197: Building Raving Fans (with Becky & Chanel) Circle (community platform) TightKnit (Slack archive plugin) Dreamers and Doers Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (02:35) Defining community as a product, not a growth engine (04:09) Why community is rising as a business model in 2026 (06:02) The reality of transitioning from courses to memberships (08:01) Finding the right community design for your appetite (10:02) How to avoid the bait-and-switch with member expectations (13:06) Value perception vs. value experience (13:57) The smallest viable promise for your sales page (16:44) Where we disagree: transformation vs. community of practice (21:14) Forum design: why fewer spaces wins (23:17) Solving the engagement problem (what meaningful engagement actually is) (25:50) How the best members actually use your community (29:46) The mastermind paradox: retention up, forum participation down (32:09) In-person experiences and the graduation weekend model (36:39) The economics of offline events (39:35) 2026 Hot Take: Content drops are dying (43:07) Retention rethink: Did I get my money's worth vs. Will I next year? (46:04) Why connection drives retention more than results (48:23) Tool stack: Circle 9 times out of 10 (51:14) The future: personalization in community software *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → Episode 197: Building Raving Fans *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY

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