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Braves In-Game Host Mark Owens returns to Behind the Braves to answer some of the questions he hears most often from fans at Truist Park! Mark discusses how to get selected to race The Freeze, the best way to score a gate giveaway, the difference between giveaways and ticket packages, whether fans can propose on the big screen, how early to arrive at Truist Park, free tickets and much more. Plus, Mark shares what it's been like returning to the Braves this season and why being back with Braves Country has meant so much to him Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oil prices are down today as the Fed raises interest rates. Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to New York City next week, and Mayor Mamdani is standing by his views on Bibi. Democrats are also reacting to President Trump's idea to replace the modernist sculpture in front of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., with a statue of George Washington. Mark talks about Mamdani's new plan to bring 17 public bathrooms to neighborhoods across New York City. There will also be a big 60 Minutes interview this weekend with Patrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's partner. Singer Macklemore has apologized to Jewish people following his antisemitic comments. Some fans are also asking for refunds because of the controversy surrounding his recent concert. President Trump wants his name added to the Kennedy Center and has talked about tearing it down if that doesn't happen. Mark also talks about Trump's building projects, including the helipad. Princess Diana's brother has released a new book about her marriage to King Charles III. Mark interviews economist Steve Moore. Steve talks about some of the economic issues he feels the mainstream media isn't covering. He points to families making around $80,000 a year in 2025 and discusses how they were doing financially. Steve also talks about the Fed's decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points and looks at Kevin Warsh's statement following the decision. New York AG Letitia James is in a feud with President Trump over the valuation of his Mar-a-Lago estate, with Letitia alleging that he is not telling the truth about a loan from the bank that he requested for the appraisal. Will Mamdani's new bathrooms around New York have soap and toilet paper in them daily? One of Kamala Harris's teammates came out and said it was a lie at one of the rallies she put on, claiming Beyoncé was commuting and didn't show up. It was all a lie to get people in the door. Mark breaks down certain polls that have Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg in first and second place among the 2028 candidates. Mamdani's “Freeze the Rent” policy may have issues with the community board in New York for renters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York AG Letitia James is in a feud with President Trump over the valuation of his Mar-a-Lago estate, with Letitia alleging that he is not telling the truth about a loan from the bank that he requested for the appraisal. Will Mamdani's new bathrooms around New York have soap and toilet paper in them daily? One of Kamala Harris's teammates came out and said it was a lie at one of the rallies she put on, claiming Beyoncé was commuting and didn't show up. It was all a lie to get people in the door. Mark breaks down certain polls that have Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg in first and second place among the 2028 candidates. Mamdani's “Freeze the Rent” policy may have issues with the community board in New York for renters. Mark takes your calls!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Randy Mastro makes his return to Sid's air waves to talk about Mayor Zohran Mamdani being accused of colluding on his NYC rent freeze initiative — as a judge orders City Hall to release emails and texts in a scathing ruling.

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Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of our three-part egg freezing series, we walk through the entire egg-freezing process from start to finish.What medications do you take? How long are the injections? How often do you need ultrasounds and bloodwork? What happens during the trigger shot? Does the egg retrieval hurt? And what actually happens to your eggs once they reach the embryology lab?Dr. Mark Amols explains the process step by step, including: What AMH and antral follicle count help predict before treatment  Why fertility medications do not “use up” your future eggs  How ovarian stimulation works  What patients can expect from the injections  How follicles are monitored during the cycle  Why trigger timing is so important  How modern protocols help reduce the risk of OHSS  What happens during the egg retrieval  Why the number of follicles, eggs retrieved, and mature eggs frozen are often different  What “MII” means  How vitrification works  What recovery is like after retrieval  Why some patients may need more than one egg-freezing cycle One of the most important concepts in egg freezing is understanding the difference between follicles, retrieved eggs, mature eggs, and the eggs that are actually frozen.Egg freezing is usually a much shorter process than many people expect—but every step matters.This is Part 2 of our Egg Freezing Series.In Part 3, we answer a question that almost nobody talks about:Once you are finally ready to have a baby, should you actually use your frozen eggs—or leave them in the freezer as your backup?Explore more fertility episodes and interactive tools at TacoBoutFertility.com.Thanks for listening to another episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday with Dr. Mark Amols.If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit—and don't forget to follow the show and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Want to explore more fertility topics? Visit TacoBoutFertility.com, where you can search our entire episode library, find episodes about the questions that matter to you, try our interactive fertility tools, and submit questions or topic requests for future episodes.Join us next Tuesday for another episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, where we make fertility medicine easier to understand—one topic at a time.

What if the problem was never your Italian?What if your brain simply learned that speaking Italian was... unsafe?Every time you imagine mispronouncing a word being judged, or making a mistake, your nervous system prepares to protect you.And protection looks like avoiding speaking It looks like blanking outIt looks like staying quiet ...even after years of studying Italian!You don't need "more grammar"You need to teach your brain to experience speaking Italian as A SAFE THING to doAnd when you do that, speaking Italian will finally feel EASY. Like brushing your teethRESOURCES MENTIONEDIf you're ready to stop freezing and start speaking Italian with ease...https://www.rightwayitaliano.com/fromfreezingtospeaking-the-21-day-challenge/Click the link below to join the waitlist for my 21-day challenge designed to help you overcome fear of making mistakes, perfectionism and overthinking, so you can finally feel more at ease speaking Italian in the situations that matter to you

Ryan and Dana take a look at Orange County's consideration of a temporary pause on AI data centers and new polling on the issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global financial system is quietly moving toward a massive reset, and most hard-working Americans have no idea the rug is about to be pulled right out from under them. In this explosive episode, Christian Briggs pulls back the curtain on the hidden financial mechanisms pushing our economy toward a catastrophic tipping point. From failing U.S. Treasury auctions to the slow-motion collapse of the commercial real estate market, the signs of systemic instability are everywhere. Washington politicians and central planners know the current paper-dollar regime is running on borrowed time. Their response is not to fix the math, but to tighten their grip on your wallet through automated compliance, continuous financial surveillance, and central bank digital currencies.The show breaks down how global dynamics are shifting away from American dominance. For decades, the U.S. dollar reigned supreme because foreign trade cleared through Western-controlled messaging rails like SWIFT. Today, global central banks and foreign adversaries are quietly moving their trade off those rails and onto independent clearing systems like China's CIPS, all while aggressively stacking physical gold bullion in their own domestic vaults. At the same time, regional banks on Main Street are getting squeezed by sky-high refinancing rates and toxic commercial real estate loans, forcing them to freeze local credit lines and halt new lending.When governments get trapped in explosive debt spirals, history proves they always choose stealth inflation to pay off their bills with cheaper, devalued paper. But as everyday citizens look for ways to protect their wealth, federal regulators are quietly laying the legislative groundwork to restrict private financial exit ramps. By applying heavy compliance mandates to software developers, private digital wallets, and local credit institutions, the establishment is funneling all commerce through a tiny cartel of heavily regulated mega-banks.The ultimate goal of this framework is complete algorithmic enforcement. Under these new systems, an automated algorithm can flag your account, freeze your debit cards, and lock you out of the economy instantly without a judge, a warrant, or due process. To protect your household, you must take action before the lockdown happens. The only true defense is financial self-sovereignty: shifting your wealth out of centralized corporate perimeter traps and into unencumbered physical gold and silver, alongside self-custodial digital assets where you alone control the private keys.

ACT is promising to freeze the minimum wage for three years and make it more tricky for unions to collect membership fees if it returns to Government. The party would also introduce a training wage for under-20s' first year of employment, at 60 percent of the minimum wage. It also wants to shorten the personal grievances time-frame, and require they be raised with the Employment Relations Authority within three months. EMA Head of Advocacy Alan McDonald has raised concerns with aspects of this - and says an 'indexed' approach to the minimum wage would be a better idea. "What we've seen in the last two or three minimum wages - they've been quite small steps up, they've been 20 or 50 cents. And that, to me, makes more sense than freezing them completely, because there is inflation." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you freeze, go blank or struggle to speak up in meetings — even when you know what you want to say?One reason you may keep freezing in meetings isn't what happens during the meeting. It's what happens afterwards.If you leave meetings replaying what you said, focusing on what went wrong, worrying about how you came across or criticising yourself for not speaking up, you may be creating more pressure for the next meeting.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the way you evaluate yourself after a meeting can affect your confidence in the next oneHow unfair self-evaluation keeps you stuck in a low-confidence cycleWhat fair evaluation looks like insteadHow to start changing this habit so you can speak up in meetings with less pressureIf you're looking for help with confidence in meetings, speaking up at work, freezing or going blank in meetings, or overthinking after meetings, this episode is for you.Want to be more Confident At Work?Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our free: Confidence Assessment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get private support to feel confident at work - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a call to explore private coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  JOIN* the How To Be Confident Masterclass, 29 September 2026 free hereCover art by Jacob McFaddenTheme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic 

Kennst du das Gefühl, dass jemand plötzlich anders ist – und du sofort denkst: „Habe ich etwas falsch gemacht?“ Dann wirst du besonders nett, entschuldigst dich vorsorglich oder versuchst alles, um die Stimmung wieder geradezubiegen. Genau darum geht es in dieser Folge: Fawning. Leon Windscheid und Atze Schröder sprechen über die vier Stressreaktionen Fight, Flight, Freeze und Fawn – und ob Fawning wirklich eine wissenschaftlich belegte Trauma-Reaktion oder eher ein hilfreiches psychologisches Modell ist. Und wo verläuft die Grenze zwischen Empathie, Rücksichtnahme und dem ständigen Aufgeben der eigenen Bedürfnisse? Fühlt euch gut betreut Leon & Atze Betreutes Fühlen LIVE: https://betreutes-fuehlen.ticket.io/nrl2nekc/?lang=de Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonwindscheid/ https://www.instagram.com/atzeschroeder_offiziell/ Mehr zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/betreutesfuehlen Tickets: Atze: https://www.atzeschroeder.de/#termine Leon: https://leonwindscheid.de/tour/ Quellen Algarin, A. B., Lee, J.-Y., & Zhan, X. (2026). Fight, flight, fawn, freeze: Rethinking substance use through a stress response lens. Current Addiction Reports, 13(1), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40429-026-00723-5 Bérubé, A., Turgeon, J., Blais, C., & Fiset, D. (2023). Emotion recognition in adults with a history of childhood maltreatment: A systematic review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 24(1), 278–294. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380211029403 Gao, S., Assink, M., Bi, C., & Chan, K. L. (2024). Child maltreatment as a risk factor for rejection sensitivity: A three-level meta-analytic review. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 25(1), 680–690. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380231162979 Jack, D. C., Brody, L. R., & Sikov, J. (2026). Advancing the next generation of research on self-silencing and depression: A narrative review and synthesis of three decades of research. Sex Roles, 92, Article 7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-025-01637-8 Jolivald, A., Ijichi, C., & Yarnell, K. (2020). Agreeable horses experience elevated hair cortisol concentration. In International Society for Applied Ethology Global Virtual Meeting online programme book. International Society for Applied Ethology. Jolivald, A., Ijichi, C., Hall, C., & Yarnell, K. (2023). The mane factor: Compliance is associated with increased hair cortisol in the horse. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 258, 105819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2022.105819 Moss, D. (2025). Feminist and strength-perspective alternatives to fawning diagnosis in trauma survivors: A critical review. Families in Society. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894251363658 Pintea, S., & Gatea, A. (2021). The relationship between self-silencing and depression: A meta-analysis. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 40(4), 333–358. https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.2021.40.4.333 Schlote, S. (2023). History of the term ‘appeasement': A response to Bailey et al. (2023). European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 14(2), Article 2183005. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2023.2183005 Van der Hart, O., & Dorahy, M. J. (2022). History of the concept of dissociation. In M. J. Dorahy, S. N. Gold, & J. A. O'Neil (Eds.), Dissociation and the dissociative disorders: Past, present, future (2nd ed., pp. 13–38). Routledge. Walker, P. (2013). The 4Fs: A trauma typology in complex PTSD. Pete Walker. https://pete-walker.com/fourFs_TraumaTypologyComplexPTSD.htm Psychology Today article on fawning (2025). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/buddhist-psychology-east-meets-west/202510/fawning-works-until-it-doesnt Reaktion: Julia Ditzer Produktion: Murmel Productions

Send us Fan MailAfter a rainy Sunday, a pretty tranquil week ahead. Our drought monitor status is updated. The final full week of Astronomical Summer is upon us. Watching the tropics for one disturbance. A very important daylight number is peaking this week. When our first freeze should be expected here on the south shore. All that and the weekly weather preview for September 13 - September 20, 2026.  NEXT, on episode #259 of Obsessed With the Weather! Enjoy! Support the show

Mark Bland and Jason Kull open with a genuinely fun segment: Mark joined the American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) and took his son to Daredevil Days at the newly rebranded Mid-America Adventure (formerly Six Flags St. Louis). Highlights included a backstage tour of Mr. Freeze, standing two feet from the track at launch speed, and a "post-touch" — feeling the coaster's vibration through the support beam. Park president Dan Snider fielded Q&A on the rebrand and ongoing DC licensing negotiations. Plus Family membership secured. Then it gets sharp. Mike Johnson went on camera calling Thomas Massie's claim that Congress would recess until after the midterms "stupid" — then did exactly that, pulling the House out two weeks early. The hosts argue the play is deliberate: run out the clock through midterms, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's until the new session starts, keeping Congress frozen while Trump governs unchecked. The suspected motive: keeping the Epstein Files Transparency Act 2 buried before November. From there: imported Argentine beef that China already rejected for antibiotic contamination, USDA gutting, soybean-bailout déjà vu, and a broader indictment — Trump has dragged the country backward while allies quietly replace us in global trade. Finally, Mark's plea to vote left-of-center in 2028 so the next president can run the "yeah, sorry about that guy" world tour.

Superman/Batman: The Sons of Marthas After a visit to the fattest man himself, Toyman, we get the worst team-up of all time with Mr. Freeze and Prankster. Batman saves Superman's life with the power of artificial sunshine and friendship. Lois and Barbara, a.k.a. Nightwing, also team up but in a super hot way. Oliver is still useless until Chloe tells him she's pregnant. Lex and Tess have an intimate talk?This episode covers the last six chapters of season eleven's Detective storyline.

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Episode 317 Pool Nation Podcast - What does it take to grow a family-owned pool business from a backyard shed into three retail locations, 70 employees, and a customer database of 17,000? This week on the Pool Nation Podcast, Edgar De Jesus and guest co-host Ryan Morrison welcome Tara Soto of Rising Sun Pools in Raleigh, North Carolina, for a Hayward Spotlight conversation about pool business growth, customer loyalty, and carrying a family legacy forward. Founded by Tara's father, Charlie, in 1972, Rising Sun Pools has grown into a full-service swimming pool company offering pool construction, service, maintenance, and retail. Tara shares how the business evolved—and what it takes to keep customers coming back across generations. Hear how her team connects seasonal pool openings with recurring maintenance and in-store water testing, why they expanded into vinyl, fiberglass, and concrete pools, and how personal customer service helps distinguish their stores from larger competitors. Tara also opens up about taking over after her father's unexpected passing, navigating business decisions with her siblings, and earning respect as a woman in the pool industry. Plus, she explains how Rising Sun Pools is approaching online competition through customer rewards, a planned website overhaul, and delivery options—and why social media engagement doesn't always translate into sales. Whether you're a pool service professional, swimming pool builder, retailer, or family business owner, this episode offers practical lessons in building customer relationships, managing growth, and marketing to the people who actually buy. IN THIS EPISODE: • Growing a pool company across construction, service, and retail • Turning seasonal pool openings into ongoing customer relationships • Pool heat pumps, winterization, and customer education • Managing a family business and preparing the next generation • Women in the pool industry and the importance of being heard • Competing with online retailers through convenience and service • Focusing pool business marketing on customers instead of likes TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Welcome to the Pool Nation Podcast 02:00 — Meet Tara Soto and Rising Sun Pools 03:00 — Thank you to our visionary partners 09:00 — Why Tara returned to the family pool business 11:00 — How Rising Sun Pools began in 1972 13:00 — Three stores and three types of inground pools 15:00 — Pre-scheduling, repeat customers, and seasonal demand 17:00 — Connecting pool openings, maintenance, and retail 19:00 — Heat pumps and extending the swimming season 21:00 — Freeze preparation and customer communication 22:00 — Sponsor messages 28:00 — Handshake deals, early buys, and old-school pool marketing 33:00 — Building service expertise and supplier relationships 35:00 — “Everything under the sun” for the backyard 37:00 — Expansion, 30 trucks, and 70 employees 38:00 — Family business leadership and the next generation 41:00 — Taking over after the loss of the founder 44:00 — Building loyalty through personal customer service 46:00 — Earning respect as a woman in the pool industry 49:00 — Sponsor messages 54:00 — Meet Ryan “The Muscle” Morrison 55:00 — Competing with Amazon: rewards, online ordering, and delivery plans 57:00 — Why engagement doesn't always equal sales 60:00 — Closing thoughts and shout-outs 62:00 — Where to connect with Pool Nation THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: A huge thank-you to our visionary partners: SPPA, BlueRay XL, AquaStar Pool Products, Natural Chemistry, Raypak, Heritage Pool Supply, Hayward Pool Products, OnCore Brands, Poolside Tech, PoolBrain, Nidec / U.S. MOTORS, and OnCore Filtration. Thank you also to Encore Coatings / KOOL for Pools, featured in this episode's sponsor messages. Your continued support helps Pool Nation bring pool professionals together through education, industry conversations, and community. Enjoyed the episode? Follow the Pool Nation Podcast, leave a review, and share this conversation with a pool pro or business owner who's building something that lasts. Follow us on Instagram: @pool.nation @poolnationpodcast

I AM THE NIGHT: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series by Daniel Dockery (St. Martin's Press; September 1, 2026; $29.00 hardcover) is a sweeping history of how Batman: The Animated Series came to life. At a time when televised cartoons―especially within the superhero genre―were often over-looked, Batman: The Animated Series introduced an entire generation to the caped crusader and triumphed into what is largely considered one of the best superhero cartoons of all time, and the best depiction of Batman mythology in any format.I AM THE NIGHT includes many never-before-shared insights into the series, including: details about the early creative battle over its tone that nearly split the production in two, the trial-and-error process of producing the series' trademark look, the singular approach to turning a fan-favorite cartoon into its own franchise, and an in-depth look at the making of the future cult classic, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.In the book, Dockery includes exclusive interviews with major players of the time including series architects Eric Radomski and Alan Burnett, acclaimed writers like Paul Dini and series scribes like Randy Rogel, Robert Skir, Joe Lansdale, and Brynne Chandler. The book features interviews with top notch directors like Kevin Altieri, Frank Paur and Dan Riba, creative executives like Tom Ruegger, and artists like Brad Rader and Keith Weesner alongside interviews with key creatives from other series at the time, like X-Men showrunners Eric and Julie Lewald and Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman.The road to genre-defying and genre-defining success was hardly guaranteed. Warner Bros. Animation knew it would have to assemble a brand-new team if they wanted to produce a Batman series to rival popular cartoons of the time like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Disney's output, and that team had big dreams: not just to put Batman figurines on shelves again, but to revitalize serious storytelling on the small screen.Along the way, co-creator Bruce Timm and his team of artists battled a landscape that was often antithetical to their aims with Batman against all things Batman. Internal struggles led the writing team and the network to debate everything about how best to depict Batman―from whether or not the eco-friendly hero would have a recycling bin in the Batcave and the masculinity of his suit to how many women he was allowed to kiss onscreen and his true morality. Major rifts would shake Batman's narrative, and the series would attempt to reimagine even villains like the Joker or Mr. Freeze.Nostalgic and thoughtful, I AM THE NIGHT reminds fans why they fell in love with Batman and invites newcomers behind the curtain, showing readers that Batman: The Animated Series was more than just the resurrection of Batman; it was the beginning of America's cartoon renaissance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In this episode of Denoised, Joey and Addy break down the latest breakthroughs in AI world models, from World Labs' photorealistic Atlas to Runway's GWM World 2 and Solaris interface. They also dive into tech news, including OpenAI's Mac Mini hoarding ...

William and Kate have no plans to end their royal cold war with Harry and Meghan following the Sussexes’ return to Britain. Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston raised eyebrows with a cheeky “balls” joke while promoting boyfriend Jim Curtis’ new book. And Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has moved up again — this time to Feb. 5, 2028. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com My new novel, Queen Elizabeth III, is available for pre-order right nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, Matt & Alex talk about season 2 of Batman: Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime. Matt is thrilled Mr. Freeze finally has drip, Alex wonders why it's taken this long for The Joker to have a German accent, and they both wonder how they would look if they were reimagined as 1940s versions of themselves. Find out more at https://henchmen-of-comics.pinecast.co

Send us Fan MailIn Part 1 of our three-part egg freezing series, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down who should consider egg freezing, when it actually makes sense, and why there is no single “perfect age” or magic number of frozen eggs that guarantees a future baby.We discuss the important difference between age, AMH, and ovarian reserve—including why a high AMH does not necessarily mean better egg quality and why a low AMH does not mean your eggs are bad.You'll also learn:• Who should consider planned fertility preservation• Why freezing younger eggs is biologically better—but doesn't always mean freezing earlier is the right decision• How your desired family size changes the conversation• What AMH and antral follicle count actually tell us• How many eggs you may need to freeze• Why 10 frozen eggs at age 28 are not equivalent to 10 frozen eggs at age 40• Why one frozen egg does not equal one future baby• When freezing embryos may make more sense than freezing eggs• Whether an egg-freezing cycle “uses up” your future eggs• What the research really says about regret after egg freezingEgg freezing isn't a guarantee and it isn't a biological time machine. Think of it as a reproductive backup plan—preserving some of the reproductive potential you have today in case you need it later.This is Part 1 of our three-part series on egg freezing. In Part 2, we'll walk through exactly what happens during an egg-freezing cycle—from the injections and monitoring to the retrieval and vitrification of your eggs.Thanks for listening to another episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday with Dr. Mark Amols.If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who might benefit—and don't forget to follow the show and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Want to explore more fertility topics? Visit TacoBoutFertility.com, where you can search our entire episode library, find episodes about the questions that matter to you, try our interactive fertility tools, and submit questions or topic requests for future episodes.Join us next Tuesday for another episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, where we make fertility medicine easier to understand—one topic at a time.

$27 million a day. That’s how much Texas hospitals are losing because of a disagreement with the Trump administration over Medicaid funding. We'll have the details.Much of the talk of the November election in Texas has focused on the race for U.S. Senate. But who will be Texas’ next attorney general? We'll share a closer […]

Mortgage rates are moving back toward 7%, and that could put even more pressure on Greenville's already rate-sensitive market. With affordability getting squeezed, homeowners locked into lower rates, and no clear path to meaningful relief, the slowdown could become much more noticeable heading into fall.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com

Talking Big Bang Theory spinoffs to superhero suits and 3D-printed icicles — costume design 'behind the seams' at its best! Costume designer Valerie Klarich returns to Voice of Costume to unpack her wild ride designing "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," the HBO Max spinoff of The Big Bang Theory. Valerie shares how a decade-long friendship with Lauren Lapkus (Orange Is the New Black) led to the job of a lifetime, and how she battled imposter syndrome before landing it. She dives deep into the creative process behind dressing familiar characters across wildly different dimensions — post-apocalyptic wastelands, 1950s primitive worlds, and comic-book superhero universes — all while honoring original designer Mary Quigley's iconic Big Bang Theory looks for nostalgic fans. Hear how Valerie built roughly 75 costumes for a single 25-minute episode, used 3D body scanning and fabric printing to create Mr. Freeze's icicle-textured suit, and paid tribute to classic Stuart Bloom with an exact plaid-and-robot-tee callback. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories of dressing guest stars Penn & Teller, Weird Al, and Wil Wheaton (including his surprise Star Trek reunion with director Jonathan Franks!). Valerie also opens up about leading a 17-person costume department with collaboration and humor at its core, and teases what's ahead for season two.  A must-listen for costume design lovers, Big Bang Theory fans, TV production nerds, and anyone curious about the magic of superhero costume creation.  

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X-Men '97 Season 2 has officially come to an end! After an incredible first season, did Marvel Animation manage to recapture the magic, or did Season 2 bite off more than it could chew? In this episode of SuperHero Homies, we give our full spoiler-filled review of X-Men '97 Season 2 Episodes 5-9, including the season finale, Apocalypse, Nightcrawler, the incredible action and animation, our biggest criticisms, and what we want from X-Men '97 Season 3. But first, we've got a hefty 40-minute cold open! COLD OPEN: FIRST 40 MINUTES DRAGON CON 2026 We're heading to Dragon Con starting September 3rd, and we'll be there all weekend! We're excited to experience the convention and hopefully meet some fellow SuperHero Homies along the way. If you see us wandering around Dragon Con, come say hello! SODA CITY COMIC CON We also recap our trip to Soda City Comic Con, where we had the opportunity to meet Wilson Bethel, better known as Bullseye from Daredevil and Daredevil: Born Again, and the legendary Peter Weller, star of RoboCop. We share stories from both encounters and our overall experience at the convention. ARE THE FOX X-MEN MOVIES UNDERRATED? With X-Men hotter than ever, we revisit the Fox X-Men movie franchise and ask whether these films deserve more credit. The franchise definitely had some lows, but movies like Logan and X-Men: Days of Future Past remain among the greatest comic book movies ever made. So... have we been too hard on the Fox X-Men? THE BATMAN JOINS THE DCU?! Could Matt Reeves' Batman eventually be folded into James Gunn's larger DC Universe? We discuss the possibility of Robert Pattinson's Batman sharing the screen with David Corenswet's Superman, whether that combination could actually work, and what it would mean for the future of the DCU. We also discuss our excitement for Batman: Knightfall Part 1 and the chilling new Absolute Batman Mr. Freeze origin story. LANTERNS We're loving Lanterns! Unfortunately, we haven't had enough time to review the series weekly, but we give our thoughts on what we've seen so far and why we can't wait to give the show a proper review. X-MEN '97 SEASON 2 FULL SPOILERS After the cold open, we dive into X-Men '97 Season 2 Episodes 5-9 and the finale. There's still a LOT to love about this series. The animation, voice acting, superhero action, fight scenes, comic book references, and character work remain top-notch. Certain characters and storylines are handled exceptionally well, particularly Nightcrawler, who continues to be one of our favorite characters. But Season 2 also left us frustrated. We discuss: • Apocalypse and his Season 2 storyline • The disappointing conclusion to the overarching conflict • Why certain Apocalypse storylines feel half-baked • Nightcrawler's fantastic character development • The incredible animation and voice acting • Some of the season's best fight scenes • Our favorite and least favorite moments • The disjointed storytelling • Season 2's pacing problems • How Season 2 compares to Season 1 • The X-Men '97 Season 2 ending • Our theories and predictions for Season 3 Our biggest issue is that Season 2 simply needed more room to breathe. There are great ideas throughout these episodes, but important story beats sometimes move so quickly that they don't receive the emotional weight or development they deserve. The overarching Apocalypse storyline is especially frustrating because such an iconic X-Men villain deserved a more fulfilling conclusion. That doesn't mean we've suddenly stopped loving X-Men '97. Far from it. We still think this is an excellent superhero animated series with fantastic characters, gorgeous animation, phenomenal action, and a clear love for Marvel Comics and X-Men history. Season 1 simply set an incredibly high bar, and Season 2 doesn't quite reach it. We're still VERY excited for X-Men '97 Season 3, and we're hoping Marvel Animation slows things down just enough to let its biggest moments breathe. JOIN THE DISCUSSION Did X-Men '97 Season 2 stick the landing? Was Apocalypse handled properly? Was Season 1 better? And what do YOU want to see in Season 3? Let us know in the comments! SUPERHERO HOMIES MERCH Support the podcast with t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags and more: SuperHero Homies Merchandise Store SUBSCRIBE TO SUPERHERO HOMIES for X-Men, Marvel, MCU, DC Comics, DCU, superhero movies, comic book reviews, TV reviews, movie reviews, Star Wars, video games and pop culture discussions! #XMen97 #XMen97Season2 #XMen #Marvel #MarvelAnimation #Apocalypse #Nightcrawler #Wolverine #Magneto #Cyclops #MarvelComics #MCU #XMen97Finale #SuperHeroHomies

Seth Morrison is my final and my most important podcast guest over the past 10 years. Welcome to episode 500 where Seth answers the questions we all want to know regarding his progression, his relationships with people like McConkey, his prolific pro career, the "cowardly" way he describes it ending, and a lot more. It's the last podcast with the legend, the myth, the ghost, the icon that is Seth Morrison.  And, legends and Ski Hall of Famers Kent Kreitler, Chris Davenport, Mike Douglas, and Brad Holmes ask the Inappropriate Questions and snowboard legend Jeremy Jones makes a guest appearance.  Seth Morrison Show Notes: 3:00: Biking, Jeremy Jones cameo, learning tricks, Olympics/Natural Selection, and fear  20:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: Walking away, adrenaline, building a segment, yearly progression, legends in the mountains, McConkey, Freeze, and athlete teams. 37:00: Outdoor Research: The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 43:00: When did skiing become a job, sacrifice, pro models, money, awards, and a whole bunch of "what happened", and the end of pro skiing. 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Kent Kreitler, Mike Douglas, Chris Davenport, and Brad Holmes

Most civilian federal employees will not see a pay raise in 2027. An alternative pay plan from President Trump recommends a nearly governmentwide pay freeze. Exceptions will be carved out, though, to give larger raises to federal law enforcement and military personnel. Here with the latest, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nick Hiter Show — Why You Freeze When It Counts (And How to Fix It)In this one, I take you inside a high stakes call and break down what it actually takes to perform when the pressure is real. Comfort isn't a personality trait, it's a skill, and I walk through how I build it: eliminate the environment, lock in on the purpose of the meeting, and prepare until the moment can't shake you. I share the story of my first pro game, when I was so nervous I could barely throw the ball back to the pitcher, and what that taught me about how much the environment matters. From there we get into time management and the truth that we all get the same 24 hours, the Arnold Schwarzenegger "sleep faster" story, why anything holding you back is knowledge based, and how proximity, including the six to eight hours a day you give your screen, is quietly shaping your beliefs.Key Takeaways:If you're prepared, you're comfortable. Comfort is a skill you build, not a feeling you wait for.Eliminate the environment. Strip every meeting down to its purpose and the outcome it has to produce.If you've earned the right to be in the room, you'll stay in the room long enough to get another shot.When you pray for something, you don't get it. You get the opportunity to do it.Most of us are prepared for the work. The environment is what we've never felt before.We all get the same 24 hours. Some people build empires with them, some build nothing.The heavier the lift, the more intentional and consistent your time investment has to be.What it takes is what it takes. You just get to choose whether you're willing to pay it.Anything holding you back is knowledge based. If you want to change your beliefs, get new information.Proximity is everything you consume, including your screen. Remove the temptation and only give yourself options that serve you.Follow and contact:Instagram: @nickhiterNickhiter.comSubscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Spotify: https://spotify.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiterFollow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

We're back with a brand new series, and I'm so excited to share it. In each episode, we're unpacking the 5 nervous system states, uncovering why you're in each state, exploring the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with each state, and educating you on the separation between your personality and your nervous system. Today we're diving into freeze. If this resonates, leave a comment below! 

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It's a moment none of us wants to experience. The moment we learn someone stole our identity. Our head swims with questions. How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? How do I go about fixing it? There are many ways thieves target us and steal our information. From data breaches to check fraud, the tactics vary, but what matters most in this time is knowing the right steps to take to resolve the issue as soon as possible.    Links: View and download the helpful Action Guide for step-by-step help with recovering from check fraud Learn more about the America Saves Pledge Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.   This week's tip is a resource from the America Saves campaign focused on check fraud awareness and resolution.  Take a moment, listen in, and share it with others so they can be made aware of this ongoing financial threat.  Finding out you've been a victim of check fraud can feel overwhelming.   Maybe a check was stolen from the mail. Maybe your account shows a payment you never authorized. Or maybe you deposited a check that turned out to be fake.   No matter how it happened, one thing is true: acting quickly matters. The sooner you respond, the better your chance of limiting financial loss, protecting your account, and preventing further fraud.   If you think you're a victim of check fraud, here are the steps to take.   Step 1: Contact Your Financial Institution Immediately   Your first call should be to your financial institution. Tell them:   What happened Which transaction looks suspicious When you noticed it    Your financial institution may be able to:   Place a stop payment Freeze your account Open an investigation Provide information needed to file a report with the authorities    Do not wait to “see if it clears up.” Time matters.      Step 2: Review Your Account for Other Fraud   Fraud may not stop at one transaction. Look through recent account activity for:   Other unfamiliar checks Unusual withdrawals New account changes you did not make    Review at least the last 30–60 days if possible. If your account information was stolen, criminals may attempt additional fraud.      Step 3: Document Everything   Keep records of:   Suspicious transactions Check numbers All related communications including calls, emails or text messages related to the fraud Police or fraud reports    Write down dates, names, and case numbers. This documentation can help if you need to dispute charges or file reports.      Step 4: File a Fraud Report   Depending on the situation, you may need to report the fraud to local authorities or other agencies. This can be especially important if:   Mail was stolen Identity theft is involved A scammer targeted you online    Ask your financial institution what reports they recommend. Keep copies of everything.      Step 5: Secure Your Account   If your account information has been compromised, your institution may recommend that you open a new account.   Take additional steps like:   Changing online banking passwords Updating PINs Reviewing linked payment accounts    If you use the same password elsewhere, update those too.      Step 6: Replace Compromised Checks   If physical checks were stolen:   Report the missing check numbers Store remaining checks securely Order new checks if needed    Do not continue using compromised check numbers.      Step 7: Watch for Identity Theft   A stolen check contains personal information. Watch for:   Unfamiliar credit activity Unexpected bills Collection notices New account openings    Continue monitoring your financial accounts regularly.      If You Deposited a Fake Check   If you deposited a fraudulent check as part of a scam, contact your financial institution immediately. Explain what happened. Even if the money appeared in your account, it may later be removed if the check is fake.   Remember: If someone asks you to send money back after depositing a check, that is a major warning sign.      How to Protect Yourself Going Forward   After fraud happens, it's normal to feel cautious.   Moving forward:   Monitor your account weekly Use account alerts Mail checks securely Keep checks stored safely Be cautious with unexpected payments Ask questions before acting    Fraud can happen to anyone. What matters most is how quickly you respond and what you do next.   Final Takeaway   Check fraud can be frustrating and stressful, but you are not powerless. Quick action can help protect your money and reduce the impact. Knowledge is one of your strongest tools. Download this action guide for step-by-step help on what to do, who to contact, and how to protect your money moving forward.   Want to continue building your financial confidence and awareness? 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You knew your message. You prepared your talking points. You even knew exactly what you wanted to say—and then, in the moment, you froze. If this has happened to you, the problem may not be your content. It may be what's happening in your nervous system. In this episode, we explore what happens when your body enters a stress response while you're speaking, and why having the "right words" isn't always enough to help you communicate with ease. You'll learn: Why shifting your attention from your content to your nervous system can change the way you speak How to work with your body instead of fighting against your nerves, so you can stay present and connected How self-kindness and listening to your in-the-moment impulses can help you trust yourself and recover when things don't go as planned You don't need to become better at memorizing, rehearsing, or controlling every word. You can learn to work with your body, trust yourself, and stay connected to your voice—even when nerves show up. For more inspiration—and to watch my free training, The Calm and Confident Communicator—head over to speaktoinspire.com. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an upcoming tip to elevate your speaking skills. And I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a rating and review—it really helps more people find the show!

In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I sit down with Amy Freeze, a meteorologist, innovator, and public safety advocate who has spent decades helping people understand risk when it truly matters. Everywhere I go lately, conversations circle back to AI, but this one brings it out of the abstract and straight into our homes, our screens, and moments where trust can make all the difference. Amy shares her remarkable journey from broadcast journalism to becoming one of the most recognized voices in weather. We talk about her work forecasting major events like Superstorm Sandy and the Joplin tornado, and how those experiences shaped her sense of responsibility to the public. As the first female chief meteorologist in Chicago and a six time Emmy Award winner, her career has been built on credibility and calm communication. What fascinated me most was why she chose to create a digital avatar, and how she sees AI as a way to deliver urgent, accurate information at scale without losing the human connection people rely on in moments of uncertainty. We also dig into the fears and ethical questions surrounding digital twins, AI driven storytelling, and protecting name, image, and likeness. Amy offers a grounded perspective on why avoiding new technology can sometimes create more risk than adopting it thoughtfully. Together, we explore how empathy, trust, and clear storytelling help audiences move past fear toward understanding, especially when the stakes involve safety, language barriers, and real-time decision-making. This conversation reminded me that innovation does not have to feel cold or distant. It can be practical, human, and deeply rooted in care. We talk about how trusted voices evolve with technology, how stories help people accept change, and why the future of AI may depend far less on hype and far more on responsibility, context, and trust.  

After donating $67 million to causes across Madison over the last 15 years, the Goodman Foundation is dissolving at the end of the month. The charitable organization provided funding for community resources like the Goodman Community Center and Goodman Pool. Meanwhile, Fitchburg Police Department ditched the controversial Flock surveillance company only to now be searching for alternatives. And Universities of Wisconsin leaders are looking for the state's help in implementing a tuition freeze. Host Bianca Martin, executive producer Hayley Sperling, and newsletter editor Rob Thomas discuss these news stories and exclusively for Neighbors, we talk about the fake election poll that was framed as a “social experiment.”

You have been doing the work. The therapy, the somatic practices, the self-care. And your body still will not come online. You have also been doing the gut protocol. Months of it. And the exhaustion has not lifted. Here is what almost nobody tells you. The thyroid governs gut motility. When it runs low and slow, the bloating and the constipation you have been treating from the gut end may have been downstream of the thyroid the whole time. So you can do everything right, in the right order, and still be working the wrong end of the problem. This is Part 2 with Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as the Thyroid Fixer. She was misdiagnosed six different times in her twenties before anyone found it. In this episode she gets practical about selenium, about which system to start with, and about why she thinks adrenal fatigue is overdiagnosed. She also gives a number for how long before your energy and stress resilience actually shift, with the caveat that belongs beside it. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Which to treat first when your gut and thyroid are both struggling How a slow thyroid produces constipation, bloating and SIBO The foundational nutrients she starts everyone on, and why selenium leads Why one morning cortisol reading cannot tell you what you think it does How long before energy, mood and stress resilience begin to move The full show notes have the research behind the SIBO connection, every quote from the episode, the chapter list, and the optimal lab ranges to ask about. Read the full show notes: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/gut-or-thyroid-first-when-you-are-in-chronic-freeze RESOURCES:Get the Stress or Trauma GuidePart 1 of this conversation By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any condition in yourself or others. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Always consult your own qualified health provider.

Fertility is often framed as a women's issue, but do men have any place in the conversation? In this episode of Heritage Explains, Heritage Action's Doug Blair sits down with Dr. Marguerite Duane to discuss the realities of fertility, the factors contributing to declining birth rates, and why men play a much bigger role in the fertility conversation than many realize.The pair also discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent revelation that she is planning on freezing her eggs and the truth behind IVF, egg freezing, and all forms of fertility technology.Check out FACTS About Fertility here: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/Follow FACTS About Fertility on X: https://x.com/FACTS_Fertility

Fertility is often framed as a women's issue, but do men have any place in the conversation? In this episode of Heritage Explains, Heritage Action's Doug Blair sits down with Dr. Marguerite Duane to discuss the realities of fertility, the factors contributing to declining birth rates, and why men play a much bigger role in […]

You have been doing the work. You understand your patterns. And you are still waking up unable to face the day. When the body decides survival is the priority, it stops converting thyroid hormone into the form your cells can use. It produces an inactive version instead, called reverse T3, and that version blocks the active hormone at the cell door. The result is a body running low and slow. It is the same physiology I call chronic functional freeze. Dr. Amie Hornaman ranks reverse T3 as the single most important thyroid marker, ahead of free T3, and it is a marker almost nobody orders. She also holds that stress and trauma on their own can raise it. This is Part 1 of a two part conversation. ➡️ Full show notes, research and timestamps: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/can-a-thyroid-problem-keep-me-in-chronic-freeze WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why a normal TSH does not settle the question of whether your thyroid is involved What reverse T3 is, and why Dr. Hornaman ranks it above free T3 How stress and trauma can shift thyroid function directly Why the hibernation state and chronic functional freeze are the same physiology What happens to the thyroid in the year after an injury or accident Why you cannot think your way out of a decision the body made below thought RESOURCES: Take the free 2-Minute Assessment for Stored Trauma: https://biologyoftrauma.com/quiz Stress or Trauma Guide The Biology of Trauma: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book The Thyroid Fix by Dr. Amie Hornaman Part 2 releases August 20, 2026.

Tech giant Oracle is dropping its lawsuit against Wisconsin utility regulators over financial support requirements tied to data center. Also, Leaders of the Universities of Wisconsin System say they hope to freeze tuition for the next two years. At the same time, they plan to launch a new program to make school more affordable for the average family.

Sue Becker extends wisdom of preserving the abundance of summer gardening through dehydration and freeze-drying. Discover the differences between simple dehydrating and freeze-drying, including nutrition, shelf life, storage, cost, and versatility. If you're looking to reduce food waste, nourish your family, save money, and prepare for the future, this episode is sure to leave you in abundance. Topics in this episode: food dehydration, freeze-drying LISTEN NOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast on any podcasting platform such as, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Alexa, Siri, or anywhere podcasts are played. For more information on the Scientific and Biblical benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only Real Bread - Staff of Life, https://youtu.be/43s0MWGrlT8. Learn more about the why and how to bake with freshly-milled flour, with the very informative 2nd Edition Essential Home-Ground Flour Book, by Sue Becker, (NOW including BOTH weight and volume) https://bit.ly/essentialhomegroundflourbook. If you have an It's the Bread Story that you'd like to share, email us at podcast@breadbeckers.com. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at https://www.breadbeckers.com/ Follow us on Facebook @thebreadbeckers and Instagram @breadbeckers. *DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this podcast or on our website should be construed as medical advice. Consult your health care provider for your individual nutritional and medical needs. The information presented is based on our research and is strictly that of the author and not necessarily those of any professional group or other individuals.  

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is publicly sharing the process of freezing her eggs, all while people are speculating about her plans to run for higher office. Annie Karni, congressional correspondent for The New York Times and co-author (with Luke Broadwater) of Mad House: How Donald Trump, Maga Mean Girls, a Former Used Car Salesman, a Florida Nepo Baby and a Man with Rats in his Walls Broke Congress (Random House, 2025), talks about how women are reacting and how this might connect to her political future. Photo: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks to reporters near the House steps after a series of votes at the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Chat with Wendi BerginGreg Peterson and Wendi Bergin explore the “harvest mindset” and how to prepare for abundance before the garden starts producing more food than you can eat fresh. They discuss practical ways to preserve tomatoes, including freezing, canning, dehydrating, steam juicing, tomato powder, salsa, sauce, and tomato water. The conversation expands into zucchini preservation, fresh-milled grain, homesteading, preparedness, and the idea that being prepared can bring peace rather than fear. Throughout, Greg and Wendi emphasize experimenting, sharing ideas, and finding joy in growing and preserving local food. Key TopicsHarvest mindset and preparing for garden abundancePreserving large tomato harvestsFreezing tomatoes wholeWater bath canning vs. pressure canningSafe, tested canning practicesTomato sauce, salsa, tomato juice, and tomato waterSteam juicing and tomato powderZucchini preservation, relish, fritters, and zucchini lasagnaFresh-milled grain and home bakingAzure Standard bulk buying clubHomesteading and self-reliancePreparedness as a source of peaceLocal food economies and growing your own foodBasil preservation and pestoKey Questions Answered• What is a “harvest mindset,” and why is it important?A harvest mindset means expecting abundance instead of being overwhelmed by it. If you plant 20 tomato plants, you may get very little—or you may get pounds and pounds of tomatoes. Preparing ahead of time allows you to enjoy that abundance rather than scrambling to figure out what to do with it. • What is the biggest mistake people make when harvest season begins?Not being prepared. Wendi recommends having your preservation equipment, jars, lids, and other supplies ready before the large harvest arrives. • What is a simple way to preserve tomatoes before the harvest gets really large?Wash the tomatoes, place them in bags, and freeze them whole. As the harvest grows, the frozen tomatoes can later be taken out and canned. • Why does tomato canning require added acid?The discussion explains that modern tomato varieties may not be acidic enough for safe water-bath canning without additional acid. Lemon juice is discussed as a way to increase acidity when canning tomatoes. • What is the difference between water-bath and pressure canning?Water-bath canning uses boiling water and is intended for sufficiently acidic foods. Pressure canning reaches temperatures above the boiling point of water and is used for lower-acid foods such as meats and vegetables. • What can you do with tomato water from a steam juicer?Instead of throwing it away, Wendi cans tomato water and uses it in stews, goulash, chili, and for cooking pasta. • What are some ways to use tomato powder?Dehydrated tomatoes can be blended into powder and used to thicken spaghetti sauce, flavor broths, add to roasts, make tomato paste or sauce, create spice blends, and make tomato soup. • How can you preserve a large zucchini harvest?Zucchini can be shredded, have its excess water removed, and frozen. It can also be made into relish or pickles, fritters, bread, and even a lasagna using sliced zucchini instead of pasta. • What is the larger lesson behind food preservation?Preparedness can bring peace and help people live above fear. Whether facing an emergency or simply an overwhelming garden harvest, preparation makes it possible to respond confidently and joyfully. Episode HighlightsThe harvest mindset starts before you have 50 pounds of tomatoes or zucchini.Freeze smaller tomato harvests as they arrive, then process them later when the volume increases.Being prepared means having jars, lids, equipment, and a preservation plan ready ahead of time.Preserve tomatoes simply by canning them as pure tomato sauce and adding herbs and spices later when cooking.Steam juicing can separate tomato juice from the solids, creating useful tomato water and concentrated tomato material.Dehydrated tomatoes can become tomato powder with dozens of potential uses.Zucchini can become relish, pickles, fritters, frozen shreds, or even pasta-free lasagna.Preparedness isn't about fear—it can create peace, self-reliance, and joy in abundance. 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Publish Date: 8-5-2026 Original Air Date: 8–13-2021 Today we dig through the archives to give context to the news of the 2021 IPCC report ringing the alarm bells for the climate crisis. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The IPCC's new report - @greennewsreport - Air Date 4-3-14 Ch. 2: Green News Report w/ Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen - Air Date 8-10-21 Ch. 3: Global Water Shortages Pose Threat of Terror & War - @davidpakmanshow - Air Date 02-16-14 Ch. 4: The World's On Fire and There's Money in the Flames - The Muckrake Political Podcast - Air Date 8-10-21 Ch. 5: Why humans are so bad at thinking about climate change - Vox - Air Date 4-19-17 Ch. 6: Report confirms the effect of climate change happening today, spurs action - @greennewsreport - Air Date 5-6-14 Ch. 7: When Republicans believed in climate change - @allinwithchris Hayes - Air Date 04-22-14 Ch. 8: Geoff Mann: Transforming and Democratizing Institutions to Address Climate Change - Economics & Beyond with Rob Johnson - Air Date 8-9-21 Ch. 9: Climate crisis and jobs with Naomi Klein - What Comes After What Comes Next - Air Date 6-11-20 Ch. 10: Extreme Heat in the News, Naming Heat Waves, Thermal Equity and more with Dr. Ladd Keith - America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast - Air Date 7-5-21 Ch. 11: Putting the Freeze on Global Warming - @BillMoyersHQ And Company - Air Date 4-25-14 Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com