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Two months after Liberation Day and the economic indicators suggest the worst is yet to come. From America we're hearing stories of lower container volumes, uncertain business investment and the risk of empty shelves.Yet despite that, the stock market has recovered from its Liberation Day falls. Is it too calm?In today's episode we talk with Lukasz de Pourbaix, Head of Strategic Solutions at Fidelity, to understand how this giant fund manager sees the moment and where we might be going next.—------Thank you to Fidelity for sponsoring this episode and helping keep all of our content free.Learn more about Fidelity's range of Active ETFs by visiting their website.—------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message —------Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing - we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletterCheck out our latest show: Basis Points (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)—------Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRScreen the market with GuruFocusResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From America's bestselling grilling authority, an essential guide to Griddles, including delicious recipes and the do's and don'ts of grilling. Prized for their accessibility and versatility—and because they're so much fun to use—griddles (also known as planchas and flat-tops) are soaring in popularity. Project Griddle features the trademark Raichlen approach, with plenty of practical cooking techniques and nearly 80 hunger-inducing recipes. Project Griddle traces the history and geography of griddling, from the teppan of Japan to the plancha of Spain to champa grilling in South America. Steven knows about gear!  A whole chapter showcases the various types of stand-up and portable flattops and planchas, plus the requisite accessories, how to season and maintain a griddle, how to oil and cook on it, with chefs' shortcuts, and some pitfalls to watch out for. And then there are the recipes—each one as outrageously delicious and foolproof as the last, for classics like the crispiest smash burgers and tapas bar shrimp to an entire suite of heretofore un-grillable foods—egg-and-bacon breakfast feasts, potato latkes, crepes, French toast, and smoky fried rice. The book is divided into these chapters: Breakfast; Tapas; Sandwiches; Burgers & Sausages; Flatbreads & Tortilla Dishes; Meat; Poultry; Seafood; Vegetables, Rice, and Tofu; Desserts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

What do Donald Trump's tariffs, China's trillion-dollar bond stash, and Australian interest rates have in common?They're all shaping your farm's future—and no one breaks it down quite like Saul Eslake.Back by popular demand, leading economist Saul Eslake returns to The Agricoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast to help farming families make sense of today's economic chaos and where it might lead. From America's erratic trade decisions to what's really going on with Australian inflation and interest rates—this is a must-listen for anyone running a family business, carrying significant debt, or thinking about what lies ahead.We cover:Why Trump's tariffs are more than political theatre—and how they could trigger a global recessionThe hidden risks in the markets no one's talking about (hint: crypto and China's nuclear debt option)What farmers should expect from interest rates over the next 12–18 monthsWhy long-term thinking—not panic—is your best advantage right nowIf you care about protecting your business, your wealth, and your family's future—this conversation will help you stay focused, calm, and one step ahead.-----------------------Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family's wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

Looking back exactly 50 years, we explore the Billboard Hot 100 charts from April 26, 1975 – a time capsule that reveals a diverse musical landscape. From America's "Sister Golden Hair" to Queen's "Killer Queen," each song carries its own fascinating backstory that connects to broader cultural moments of the era.We share personal memories of these songs, including childhood misinterpretations (like thinking Pure Prairie League's "Amie" was actually singing "Hey Me") that reveal how differently we experience music as young listeners.Listen now, for more stories on songs that rocked the charts back then. We also discuss Elton John's contribution to The Who's 'Tommy' film soundtrack. We compare the soundtrack vs the original album. Ready to rediscover the sounds that defined spring 1975? Let the musical memories transport you.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Could AI-generated fake receipts upend expense reporting as we know it? In this eye-opening episode, Blake and David demonstrate live how easy it's becoming to create convincing financial documents with AI—from receipts to audit opinions. They break down why Trump's new "reciprocal" tariffs aren't what they seem (complete with meaningless Greek symbols) and how they're already triggering market turbulence. You'll also learn why the federal government is ending paper checks by September, potentially saving hundreds of millions while reducing fraud by 16x. Plus, discover why Signal might be the most secure messaging option for your sensitive client communications. Whether you're concerned about fraud detection, economic impacts on your clients, or evolving professional standards, this episode delivers practical insights for navigating today's rapidly changing landscape.SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casBluevine - http://accountingpodcast.promo/bluevine (Bluevine is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services provided by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC.)Chapters(02:49) - Implications of AI-Generated Receipts (05:23) - Sponsor Acknowledgements and Livestream Interaction (06:15) - Deep Dive into Trump's Tariffs (09:27) - Economic Impact of Tariffs (22:57) - Creating Fake Receipts with AI (37:01) - Signal App and Secure Communication for Accountants (42:22) - Corporate Espionage and Fraud Cases (47:23) - Generating a Fake Audit Report with AI (52:19) - Discussing Douglas Edelman's Tax Evasion (56:33) - Deloitte Layoffs Due to Federal Crackdown (01:00:14) - Mandating Electronic Federal Tax Transactions (01:10:08) - IRS and ICE Coordination on Unauthorized Immigrants (01:13:34) - Alternative Pathways to Becoming a CPA (01:20:24) - Critique of Big Four Accounting Firms (01:28:01) - Upcoming Events and New Content on Earmark  Show NotesChatGPT's new image generator is really good at faking receiptshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/03/31/chatgpts-new-image-generator-is-really-good-at-faking-receipts/ Markets Swing Wildly After Trump Holds His Ground on Tariff Planhttps://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-trump-tariffs-trade-war-04-07-25 Trump's Reciprocal Tariff Calculations Are Nonsense, Will Punish Mutually Beneficial Tradehttps://taxfoundation.org/blog/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-calculations/ Stellantis to temporarily lay off 900 US workers as tariffs bitehttps://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/stellantis-says-will-temporarily-lay-off-900-us-workers-following-tariff-2025-04-03 Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Accounthttps://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/modernizing-payments-to-and-from-americas-bank-account/ The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Planshttps://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-administration-accidentally-texted-me-its-war-plans/682151/ @parkerconrad Tweet: Rippling sued @Deel today … https://x.com/parkerconrad/status/1901615179718406276 Scoop: Fashion startup accuses founder of misconduct, after raising $534 millionhttps://www.axios.com/2025/03/31/scoop-caastle-founder-hunsicker-misconduct​The $7 Billion Defense Contractor Who Became One of America's Biggest Alleged Tax Cheatshttps://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/douglas-edelman-alleged-tax-fraud-who-ee65ea61 Deloitte is planning layoffs after a federal crackdown on consulting contractshttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/deloitte-planning-layoffs-federal-crackdown-063253531.html DOGE's private contract crackdown has eliminated more than 120 Deloitte contracts—more than twice the amount of any other consultancyhttps://fortune.com/2025/04/03/doge-private-contract-crackdown-deloitte-consultancies/ Probationary IRS workers will be back to work before Tax Day: Trial Balancehttps://www.cfo.com/news/probationary-irs-workers-will-be-back-to-work-before-tax-day-trial-balance/744419/IRS sharing info with ICE would put illegal immigrants between 'rock and a hard place': experthttps://www.yahoo.com/news/irs-sharing-ice-put-illegal-130026839.html Georgia, Indiana join growing band of states to pass CPA licensure lawshttps://www.cfodive.com/news/georgia-joins-growing-band-states-pass-cpa-licensure-laws-accounting-talent-shortage/744384/ I Quit my Big 4 Accounting Job to Fry Chicken and Will Never Go Back …https://www.businessinsider.com/quit-big-four-accounting-fry-chicken-never-go-back-2025-4 Local firm slashes staff starting salarieshttps://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/local-firm-slashes-staff-starting-salariesNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a fa...

Hosted by CannCon and Chris Paul, this episode of Badlands Daily unpacks a whirlwind of breaking news, global intrigue, and political realignments. The hosts dive into the new Trump-era tariffs shaking up trade with China, exposing how the de minimis loophole has allowed billions in unchecked imports, many linked to fentanyl precursors. They tackle the fresh wave of MeToo-style allegations, with Russell Brand and Matt Taibbi both in the crosshairs, and discuss the strategic takedown of Marine Le Pen, drawing parallels to Trump's own legal persecution. They break down revelations about Chief Justice Roberts' shady week in a Czech mansion with lawfare architect Norm Eisen, the VA's shocking $380k monthly web contract scam, and explosive firings from Trump's National Security Council, rumored to be linked to SignalGate. Also featured: Macron's meltdown over Trump's trade war, Elon vs. the EU, GAO fraud stats that validate Doge, and a laughably ironic JFK Courage Award for Mike Pence. From America's economic sovereignty to the inner rot of global institutions, this one's a Friday firestorm.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1008: Cars Commerce drops a no-nonsense playbook for dealers while Ford rolls out employee pricing for all as tariffs loom large. Meanwhile, Tesla's Q1 delivery miss raises red flags far beyond a Model Y changeover. Show Notes with links:In a sweeping trade policy shift, Donald Trump announced a baseline 10% tariff on all imports; plus an additional 10–50% "reciprocal" tariff targets 60 nations with major U.S. trade deficits.Auto imports already under last week's 25% tariff won't face increases and Mexico and Canada are exempt—if goods comply with the 2020 USMCA terms.Brian Kramer of Cars Commerce released a Tariff Playbook to help dealers navigate the changes. Here's some of the highlights:Consumers are rushing to buy and scrutinizing where vehicles are built—use the Cars.com American-Made Index to guide inventory and messaging.EVs could see a short-term slump; hybrids and full-size trucks may surge. Align your lot accordingly.Six actionable strategies: reduce auction dependency, boost service-lane sourcing, go data-driven, ditch 45-day-old metrics, market American-made units, and build an offense-focused plan.“You won't lose profit because the market adjusted. You will lose profit because your process didn't,”Ford is throwing open the gates to its employee discount program, offering deep savings to all customers through June 2 as a preemptive strike against rising costs from newly announced import tariffs.The “From America, For America” campaign unlocks A Plan pricing—typically below dealer invoice—on most Ford and Lincoln models, with high-performance Raptors, new Expeditions, Super Duty trucks, and Lincoln Navigators being excluded.Discounts stack with other deals, including extended free EV charger installation now running through June 30.The announcement came just hours after President Trump enacted 25% tariffs on imported vehicles, which could significantly increase consumer prices.Ford's imported models include the Maverick, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E (from Mexico), and Lincoln Nautilus (from China). “It's a way to give back to the communities that have supported us for generations,” said Rob Kaffl, Ford's U.S. sales director, adding the move brings “certainty to an uncertain situation.”Tesla's Q1 2025 delivery numbers are in—and they've landed with a thud. The EV giant delivered 336,681 vehicles, missing expectations by up to 55,000 units and raising tough questions about demand.Deliveries fell 13% year-over-year and a sharp 32% from Q4 2024.Tesla cited Model Y factory changeovers as a factor, but analysts see deeper demand issues—especially in the U.S.Model 3 sales in Europe dropped 30% in early 2025, despite not facing supply issues.“The ramp of the New Model Y contiJoin hosts Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Sofie Dossi's journey to fame was anything but traditional. Homeschooled from a young age, she had the freedom to pursue her passion for contortion—an unconventional path that led her to viral success. In this episode, we dive into how her parents fully supported her unique talent, how homeschooling shaped her career, and what it takes to turn an unexpected skill into a thriving business. From “America's Got Talent” to building a massive online following, Sofie shares the story behind her rise and the lessons she's learned along the way.

Chris breaks down why RFK Jr. is the ultimate threat to the Washington establishment, big business, and mainstream media. Comparing the political machine to World War Z zombies, he exposes how corporate interests, Big Pharma, and politicians are working overtime to discredit him. From America's failing health to the billions spent on junk food and healthcare, RFK Jr. is calling out the system—and they want him gone. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

From America to Mongolia, you can go into a restaurant run by a global fast-food chain, and buy the same meal. So how did fast food become so successful? Across the world, last year we spent more than 900 billion dollars on fast food. The USA, where it all began, consumes the most, but even in France, despite its history of haute cuisine, more than half of households regularly enjoy burgers and fries. Julia Paul learns about its origins in the USA, and hears how it spread globally, thanks to the franchise model. She speaks to a superfan who's eaten at one chain in 25 countries. Critics say global brands shipping food around the world is bad for the environment and for local economies. There are some places where some brands have failed, and some where they haven't even opened yet. Julia hears how local burgers, and the worldwide recession, saw off McDonalds in Iceland, and speaks to a Nigerian female chef who's competing to offer fast local food in Lagos. If you would like to get in touch with the programme, email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk. Presented and produced by Julia Paul. (Image: A large burger. Credit: Getty Images/BBC)

From America's Matriarch of Money herself, Suze Orman's Women & Money podcast speaks directly to every mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and wife — and the men who are smart enough to tune in. Join Suze Orman twice weekly for unmatched personal finance expertise, and receive powerful insights and actionable advice on investing, saving, and life. https://www.suzeorman.com/podcast And right now, literally millions of Americans definitely need those powerful insights and immediately actionable advice on money. So on this episode of Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu, Suze Orman details exactly what steps people need to take to gain control of their finances. She guides listeners on how to create new truths about money, how to deal with shame, anger and fear, and how to eventually reach the point where saving is more pleasurable than spending. [Original air date: 5/13/20]. SHOW NOTES: What do you do when you are confronted with the truth about your situation? [3:35] What is your truth right now? Are you fearful, ashamed or angry right now? [5:47] In order to overcome shame, you have to own the situation you find yourself in [7:15] The past is the past and it's over. It's only valuable as a tool to learn from. [10:30] Live below your means. Always ask, “is this a want or a need?” [13:00] How do you define the difference between a want and a need? [13:57] When do you buy what you need instead of what you can afford? [16:02] Suze explains how to get more pleasure out of saving than spending [17:37] Power attracts money. Powerlessness repels money. Never be a victim. [18:18] People spend more money than they realize they are spending [19:57] Ask yourself why you get more pleasure from spending than from saving? [22:35] Right now many people have an unprecedented opportunity to save money [24:32] Suze advocates not making big financial moves right now [27:31] Why don't you do what you know you should do? [30:05] Suze says her superpower is that she knows her own thoughts, her own motives [31:02] How do you deal with a spouse who has different financial goals and values? [34:28] The first step you need to take is to create a new truth [36:37] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa Found Banking: Sign up for Found for FREE today at https://found.com/lisa. Caraway: Visit https://carawayhome.com/woi  or use code WOI at checkout and get 10% off your next purchase! Masterclass: 15% off any annual membership at https://masterclass.com/lisa FOLLOW SUZE: WEBSITE: https://www.suzeorman.com/podcast INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2Wr3UX8 FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2LjHlNK TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2SWiHa0 FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. The USA turns 250 years old in 2026 and West Virginia is preparing for a huge celebration; learn how you can join the party…The History Project traces West Virginia's rich and colorful roots…and find inspiration for your next getaway in Almost Heaven…on today's daily304. #1 – From AMERICA 250 – Mark your calendars now and stay tuned as West Virginia continues to add more events celebrating America's 250th birthday! In the coming months, look for the publication of the West Virginia Legacy Project --  a book written and compiled by West Virginia students.  Events include a special Vandalia Gathering themed around America's 250th celebration and a themed lecture series that will focus on life in the area during and before the Revolutionary War period. Look for limited one-of-a-kind art pieces and collectibles to honor America's birthday, too. Is your community planning an America's 250th event? Submit the info here.  Read more: https://america250wv.org/   #2 – From THE HISTORY PROJECT – The Battle of Point Pleasant. Hank Williams and the Lost Highway. Booker T. Washington. The Cryptids of West Virginia. These subjects may seem far apart, but they're all a part of the fascinating people, places and events that shaped West Virginia.  Tune in to The History Project to learn more about the Mountain State and its colorful origins. Subscribe to the daily304 channel on YouTube so you don't miss the next video! Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbTIXU2Zp-KnEBhoV5DtNVm19YEc1zbPm #3 – From WV TOURISM – Country roads lead to heavenly vistas and new memories that'll make the drive worth every mile. The West Virginia Department of Tourism wants to help you plan your next getaway in Almost Heaven.  Visit wvtourism.com to discover our most Instagram-friendly overlooks, top hiking trails and best small towns for family getaways. No matter what type of vacation you are planning, you'll find it and more in the mountains of West Virginia.   Learn more: https://wvtourism.com/trip-inspiration/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Summary: Katie Andrews, a stress and time management coach, shares her experience of traveling the world since July 2020. She sold everything she owned in the UK and embarked on a journey to explore different countries. She highlights her travels in America, South America, and Asia, including countries like New Orleans, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Katie explains that her decision to travel was motivated by a desire for a new chapter in her life and a need for a change from toxic work environments. She also discusses her use of house sitting as a way to minimize costs while traveling. In this conversation, James Doran discusses his experiences living abroad and offers advice for others who want to do the same. He talks about the challenges of dealing with flies and the importance of air conditioning in certain locations. He also shares his insights on building connections and meeting people while traveling, including using platforms like Facebook and Meetup. James emphasizes the need for self-awareness, enjoying the journey, and not being too hard on oneself. He also provides advice for those interested in house sitting and offers resources for personal development and coaching. Takeaways: Traveling can provide an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. Leaving toxic work environments and embracing new experiences can lead to increased happiness and fulfillment. House sitting can be a cost-effective way to travel and experience different cultures. Different countries and regions have varying costs of living, and it's important to plan and budget accordingly. The kindness and hospitality of people in different countries can greatly enhance the travel experience. Living abroad comes with its challenges, such as dealing with flies and the need for air conditioning in certain locations. Building connections and meeting people while traveling can be challenging, but it's important to make an effort to do so. House sitting can be a great way to find accommodation while traveling. Subscribe, Rate, and Review: If you enjoyed this episode of The Expat Pod, please subscribe, rate, and leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners like you and continue to deliver valuable content on life as an expat. Sound Bites: "Our happiness is paramount. So we just wanted to give it a go." "The first port of call that we went to was, I'm just trying to think back now because it's going back a while, I think we headed into Malaysia first and foremost, KL, Kuala Lumpur." "I'm taught swarms. I'm taught like there's a reason people eat at dusk and dawn here and when we first got here people were like eat at dusk, eat at dawn and I was like yeah but I've got a bit of a routine I like to you know stick to that and then when we tried to stick to that and cook the army of flies was surreal." "I would say that first 12 months, no, because we was hopping so much, we were cramming so much in, just didn't have time to build connections." "I do try and meet people and I meet people through my work as well through my coaching. So that's a great way to reach it out with people from around the world as well." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:07 Embracing a New Chapter: Traveling the World 08:45 From America to Asia: Exploring Different Countries 16:37 First Impressions: New Orleans and California 25:51 Experiencing the Flavors of Asia 29:54 The Kindness and Hospitality of Sri Lanka 32:10 Challenges of Living Abroad: Dealing with Flies and the Need for Air Conditioning 33:36 Building Connections and Meeting People While Traveling 39:49 Resources for Personal Development and Coaching 47:33 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Enjoying the Journey 54:55 House Sitting: A Great Accommodation Option for Travelers

The cock up that the Inland Revenue Department has engineered gives us a good insight into how the public service is run.  They hand my information, and yours, over to Google and Facebook etc, and they do this so they can better tailor their advertising.  Even at this point there are a couple of large red flags.  Firstly, I would argue there is a patriotic duty for all Government funded agencies to at least pause and ask themselves, given the relationship with social media and the local media and ripping off of locally created content and making money from it, whether the Government should be throwing more money at them, while at the same time allegedly trying to cut some sort of revenue deal where the international players come to the table and actually pay for the content they are ripping off.  Secondly, and more importantly, the info the IRD have has been gained by compulsion. We have no choice but to hand over our details to them. At what point did they gain the right to on sell them to another party, far less an international one?  An international one that, as the record shows in multiple jurisdictions, has not a lot of interest in behaving in a way that doesn't attract an outsized amount of attention to their ways of doing business.  From America to Europe to Britain - how many times have these players been called before committees and tribunals and inquires to answer questions about their practices, records, business approach, revenue generation and general omnipresence in people's lives?  IRD will tell you our details are safe and the names, ages and serial numbers are confidential. They have been 'hashed', I think the term is. That's where they take letters and turn them into numbers and keys. But have they? Are they really?  Now people, especially those on social media, give a lot of themselves away without often even realising it.  But the IRD are different. We had no choice. We weren't asked. We didn't give permission.  That needs to be addressed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become a pillar of America's institutions, whether you like it or not. By President Biden's own admission, he chose Kamala Harris as his VP (and now successor) due to her race and gender. This kind of ideology has spread through corporate America in a dangerous way. From America's airline industry to the entertainment and even the CHURCH, DEI is everywhere you look. What makes this phenomenon so dangerous? Join Mike Slater and company to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become a pillar of America's institutions, whether you like it or not. By President Biden's own admission, he chose Kamala Harris as his VP (and now successor) due to her race and gender. This kind of ideology has spread through corporate America in a dangerous way. From America's airline industry to the entertainment and even the CHURCH, DEI is everywhere you look. What makes this phenomenon so dangerous? Join Mike Slater and company to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become a pillar of America's institutions, whether you like it or not. By President Biden's own admission, he chose Kamala Harris as his VP (and now successor) due to her race and gender. This kind of ideology has spread through corporate America in a dangerous way. From America's airline industry to the entertainment and even the CHURCH, DEI is everywhere you look. What makes this phenomenon so dangerous? Join Mike Slater and company to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has become a pillar of America's institutions, whether you like it or not. By President Biden's own admission, he chose Kamala Harris as his VP (and now successor) due to her race and gender. This kind of ideology has spread through corporate America in a dangerous way. From America's airline industry to the entertainment and even the CHURCH, DEI is everywhere you look. What makes this phenomenon so dangerous? Join Mike Slater and company to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He might just be the most successful coach in Australian history - and that is ALL sports.  The dynamic force behind the Boomers took them to their first ever podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics - and the story is one of the best we have ever heard.  From America to the unknown of Australia, powering up in the inaugural NBL, coaching around the world, green and gold passion and more.  Be inspired by Brian Goorjian.  ***  Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/  Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He might just be the most successful coach in Australian history - and that is ALL sports.  The dynamic force behind the Boomers took them to their first ever podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics - and the story is one of the best we have ever heard.  From America to the unknown of Australia, powering up in the inaugural NBL, coaching around the world, green and gold passion and more.  Be inspired by Brian Goorjian.  ***  Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/  Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From America's Got Talent and golden ticket winner from Kill Tony, comedian Ahren Belisle. Ahren is a mute comedian with cerebral palsy and is playing his 1st theatre this Thursday in Boise, Idaho. Ahren uses his phone and a Bluetooth speaker to communicate and perform comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mind the Gap! From America to the Kingdom…Repent and Believe!

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A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Tonight's show features host Kiki Rivera. Storyteller for Empowering Pacific Islander Communities, bringing you an EPIC Talanoa. Kiki features Vernon Kapuaʻala of Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae, Hawaiian Football federation. Show Transcript: 08-10-23 Kiki in the Constellation: Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae [00:00:00] Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view, it's time to get on board the Apex Express.Apex Express Asian Pacific expression. Kiki: Good evening. You are tuned into apex express. We are bringing you an Asian American and Pacific Islander view from the bay and around the world. I'm your host Kiki Rivera. Storyteller for empowering Pacific Islander Communities, bringing you in EPIC Talanoa. Community and cultural coverage, music and calendar, new visions and voices coming to you with an Asian Pacific Islander point of view, it's time to get on board the Apex Express. Kiki: Tonight, we're talking to Vernon Kapuaʻala of Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae. Uh, Hawaii national football team, improving the resiliency and wellbeing of native Hawaiians through football. Keep it locked on apex [00:04:00] express. Before we bring on Vernon to talk about the Hawaiian national football team. I'll tell you a little bit about myself, because this is the first time we're meeting. I was born Kiana Rivera. But now I go is Kiki. I was born and raised on the island of Oahu Hawaii. In the district known as Lualualei. It's very hot, dry there's lots of farms and it very visibly present military. My home was overlooking the beautiful valley and two giant Naval radio towers. Which was which when I was little, I was told that the radiation could give me leukemia. Luckily, I didn't get the leukemia. Um, I was also raised by many native Hawaiians. I, myself am Samoan Filipino, but where, and who I was raised by greatly contributed to my identity. There are lots of different opinions about Hawaiiʻs statehood and to each their own. And I acknowledge [00:05:00] that. I come from a family of settlers that benefit from. From America, from being American. And at the same time, I recognize that I was born on an illegally overthrown kingdom. So there's part of me that doesn't feel like an American citizen. However. If you ask my mom, she'll proudly say that she's an American. But for myself and many others like me, the story of Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae is a story of hope. To me. It's a story of liberation. So enough about me, let's hear from Vernon Kapuaʻala. of Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae. VK: My name is Vernon Kapuaʻala. I am the president and CEO of Hui, Kanaka Powawae, which, translated in English is Hawaiian football, Hawaiian Football Federation. Our primary responsibility is managing,[00:06:00] Hawaiian national teams. Aloha. Well, Vern, you already said Hawaii National Teams. Tell us a little bit about what that means. So we, um, the idea of forming Hawaiian national teams came out of a dream, something that was in, the imagination. And really got, really got pushed, out into what is now the manifestation of that imagination and that idea and that dream. , One from a sense of kuleana, one from, the question of , what can I do? How can I serve our La Hui, , in a greater capacity? , so the concept of of Hawaiian national teams was birth. Some of the problems that that plagued, native Hawaiians, I mean, we could have a whole show about the [00:07:00] problems, but the one that really kind of stuck out, as maybe the common denominator in, you know, the high rates of teen suicide and the high rates of diabetes and all of those lists that, you know, aboriginal Hawaiians are at the top of. And it kind of came back, at least from our perspective to identity. And, you know, for youth identity is already, is already a tough issue, right? But even more so now in, in this day and age . we kind of looked at the history of things , and in learning that history, learning about what the Hawaiian Kingdom was like pre 1893, , and then what it became, , By 1993, right. When, when Clinton had the, believe it was 93, the apology resolution. Right. Apologizing for the illegal overthrow. What was happening in, in the kingdom era? What was happening pre [00:08:00] 1893? , our identity was at its strongest then as Hawaiians, because we as governing our country, we was leading in governing and governance in Oceania. We had trade, we had commerce, we had treaties. We were thriving. You know, the people had universal healthcare for free. . We had, specialty healthcare for, women and babies, , and pregnancies and those things. We were leaders, not to mention the only brown country in the world at the time. And so our identity as Hawaiians, and when I say Hawaiians, I mean Hawaiian citizens, Hawaiian nationals, our degree of patriotism as Hawaiians and for Hawaiian Kingdom was at its highest. And then from there you can see the decline, right? So coming back to , this yearning that will grab ahold of most Kanaka, I imagine [00:09:00] of , what I can do for my La Hui. I find myself in a place of, managing a lot of what we grew up playing as soccer, right? Americans call it soccer and managing leagues and, , various competitions scouting for the US youth national teams. It's our identity. We are not only struggling with our identity, we've lost it there's no connection for a lot of us to. That period and that heightened sense of who aloha. Right? Of aloha in the sense of not love of the land, but love of country. Right. , and , it came together. I was in this space where , we were serving and affecting a lot of youth and a lot of ohana throughout Hawaii. But we decided, we wanna start shifting our focus to, to kanaka youth. And we wanna impact them. [00:10:00] We wanna change, the recipe that is being used currently by a lot of native Hawaiian organizations who are doing good work. Everybody doing work, all work is contributing, you know, all things work together for the good and. For us, we feel that national identity, patriotism is missing from the recipe, of what we trying to do as, as a la hui to better our lives. Right. And so for me, it just made sense. What better way than using football? Using football to reclaim reinstill or actually instill if they're youth, This sense of pride of country, of nationality, we felt we needed a symbol. What was gonna be the symbol that we could, as the La Hui get behind and [00:11:00] support, there's nothing really in Hawaii to support on a in an international platform, in a, in an international space. You get fans of, uh, , they go bows, right? Rainbow warriors, you get fans of, of high schools, which is high school sports in this, in terms of what we speaking on is huge. Right? But nothing about country to country. Mm-hmm. Except, except for those who may identify as Americans. Kiki: So before we go there, what is national football or what Americans know as soccer? What is that looking like right now? VK: In terms of Here in Hawaii or just on a, on a global scale? Kiki: On a global scale. VK: So if you didn't know. association football is the term that was used when fifa, which is the governing body of the sport [00:12:00] globally. They're the ones that control the FIFA World Cups, also and futsal, which is the indoor version of football and, uh, beach soccer. Interestingly enough, they called that one soccer. Um, , and, It's, it's the largest, the World Cups is the largest sporting event in, in all the world. Ha. It happens every four years at the senior level, um, every two years at the youth levels. what you're talking about is country versus country, right? You're talking about, um, in case you didn't know, , right. Argent. National finally won his first World Cup with Argentina this past, , world Cup. And so we talking about sporting from country to country. And currently , the largest, uh, spectator base, the largest participation base, um, in terms of people playing football in the world, um, is massive, . [00:13:00] Another reason why for me, being that this was my sport and deciding national teams was the best vehicle for all of this is because it's how every country in the world supports and shows its patriotism is in football. Every country in the world is gonna have a football team, whether they're recognized by FIFA or not. , they're gonna have a football team. , and you cannot say the same for every country in terms of other sports and then you start to talk about the Olympic side of things, right? There's Olympic sports and all of those things. But you know, for sure, um, every country will have a football team. And, uh, if Hawaiian Kingdom was still in effective control of its country, we would have a football team. Um, association football was first played, eh, right in around 1900, 19 0 3, [00:14:00] 0 4. In that, in that those years, um, Duke Kahanamoku played association football, um, found a picture online of him with the, his, Kamehameha School's teammates. Um, it was a, it was a small league that I believe had. Kamehameha School participated, uh, Honolulu, was it Honolulu College, which eventually became Punahou. I dunno if I got that fact right. And then this group of, of Scottish Scotsmen who kind of formed the league and they had a little, a little three team league going, um, and it was called the Hawaiian Association Football League. And so I used, I kid around with people all the time. I tell , we would've been playing football already. Well, what you mean because we were that progressive as a country, right? We were back, back to when we had [00:15:00] electricity before the White House. Right? We were progressive and we were heavily influenced by the British, right? In terms of many aspects of governing, of, , trade and commerce, and it would've eventually been, you know, the English accredited with the, with the invention of the sport. So it was just a matter of time and right there shows it, right? Those scotsmen brought it here, started a league and introduced Kanaka to football. And so in terms of that on a global scale, , it's celebrated. It's heavily supported, just, it's heavily participated in, and for us, for, for Hawaiian football and, and having this identity and this pride, to me it doesn't get any greater than that any greater than representing. 'cause that was, that was what I had in my head. It's like, oh, imagine walking out on the field. Of course I was on the team, right? So we walk in on [00:16:00] the field and, we did an international walk and we meet in the center and they played the national anthems and we sing in Hawaii and the Hawaiian flag is being raised right? And then whoever, I don't even know who was playing in that dream, which really doesn't matter, right? The fact is we was there representing our country, playing on the biggest. Platform ever. . Global football. Right. And so if we look at that from the perspective of building awareness, perhaps. Mm-hmm. For those that may not know what happened after 1893 in Hawaii up until now, why, uh, why Kanaka struggle so much? Not just with identity, but with everything. Why? Why socioeconomically we're the lowest race or we, we at the bottom, [00:17:00] essentially, we went from being the top to the bottom. Mm-hmm. And it happened to us systematically. Right. And by design. Right, because that, that kind of, that kind of decline that happens that way doesn't just accidentally happen. So you're reclaiming the narrative. Mm-hmm. . By building a national. Hawaii national identity on the field. Mm-hmm. You open up the audience even more and you engage a greater audience, say with, with indigenous people, with, , Hawaii nationals like myself, who want to participate in rooting for their country, but don't, , feel like they can identify with. The U.S. So you're giving us something to cheer for as well? Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. That's beautiful. We'll be back right after this break. Here's some new music from the beautiful soul tree. [00:18:00] Keep it locked on 94.1 KPFA. Kiki: Welcome back. You are tuned into apex express on 94.1 KPFA and 89.3. KPFB in Berkeley and online at K P F a [00:21:00] dot O R G. You've just listened to Funky Thang by Soultree off of their album Gem. You can follow Soultree on Instagram at soul tree music. And you can also follow their music on apple and Spotify and all the different platforms. So during the interview, I learned that my use of the word indigenous was controversial and I was corrected very graciously. But it reminded me that there are multiple realities. We live in balance as humans and as a person who lives at the intersections of being queer trans Pacific Islander, living in the diaspora. I think it's only fair to keep an open mind and heart for those varying definitions and how it lands or doesn't land. On our bodies. Anyway, Let's get back to this conversation with Vernon Kapuaʻala Kiki: can you describe a little bit what's happening with football in Oceania? VK: In terms of what's going on in Oceania, Oceania is enjoying, some growth, in the sport. Many of the countries in Oceania didn't become members of FIFA till , late sixties to the late seventies in that area. So really, really young in terms of. The development of the game, um, the development of the players, and certainly in terms of where they stack up against, the rest of the world. out of the six confederations Oceania is pretty much at the bottom of it all. the, the big boy, if you will, currently in Oceania is New Zealand. which makes sense in many ways being that they're the largest country in Oceania, well in the confederation and, most developed. In, in, in many other ways, right? So they have the population, they have the economy, they have, um, a lot of things going for them in terms of ability and resources to, to develop sport. whereas once you start [00:23:00] going down, through the rest of the islands, Tonga and Samoa, both Samoa is Western and American. Fiji, you know, economies change, uh, resources start to dwindle. We think it's expensive going from, from Hawaii to the states or anywhere else for that matter. But it's just as expensive for those countries to travel just within. Oceania. So if you can imagine their national teams have to spend a lot of money and need a lot of support just to get through to the other countries to get their qualifying matches in and some cases some of the countries in Oceania from what I hear, really struggle and sometimes end up not even being able to participate for whatever reason in a particular set of qualifiers or whatnot. And so certainly with not without its challenges, um, however they all get to field [00:24:00] national teams. They all get to compete for the chance to qualify into a World Cup. Um, and the road for most of them is super tough cuz it always goes through New Zealand. In terms of who, who usually ends up either with a birth into the World Cup, whether it be the U 17 World Cup or the U 20 World Cup. The Men G 20 World Cup, , New Zealand was the number one out of there. And I believe Fiji's U twenties qualified as well. So there was two Oceania teams in the U 20 men's World Cup, which, I mean, think about that, right? That's, that's a World Cup. That's the world stage. And they, they got to be there competing, representing their country. And so when it comes to Oceania, um, with regards to Hawaii, We would be in Oceania because that's where we belong. We're a [00:25:00] oceanic country, right. Pacific. Sure. But when you break it all down, everybody like looked to the states. Right. Actually, we looking the wrong way. We, we, we belong the other way. Right. So, you know, we've had, we've, we've been able to have some communication over the years with Oceania. It's leadership and, talking about the idea of, or the dream of also one day becoming full FIFA members. It would be as part of Oceania, we would become what would be the 12th full member of, of Oceania and a lot of the countries and their federation presidents were very, uh, keen as, as they would say on the idea of, of Hawaii being part those. And for them it's a no-brainer when you talk to [00:26:00] all of those, like we, we have a great relationship with Maori football and when we talk to them, it's a no-brainer where Hawaii belongs in terms of global football. Do we belong in Oceania? , all that alone, if that could officially one day happen, like official recognition by FIFA in as part of Oceania, wonderful. We gonna go there anyway and compete. We gonna go there. It's gonna start with Maori football, but eventually we're gonna get with, um, and hopefully two. You know, um, Tahiti comes to mind right away. Tahiti is, uh, keen on, on competing with us. We are gonna start developing, relationship with them, which is interesting, right? Cuz when you talk about other connecting , our culture's connecting in terms of Maori, and, Tahiti. We've had other hoku, right? Hoku right away should pop into everybody's minds if they know about, the connections of the cultures. But to do it through football, it's his story And it's gonna be historic when we get there and actually do it so football growing, we want to become part of Oceania and official capacity, be capacity, but until then we just gonna, like everything else Hawaiian football is doing now, we just exercising our right to football, so in terms of actually reaching fifa, that's a tough one because there's things out of our control. You know, we actually communicated with fifa, in our official capacity, via letter, asking if they would recognize recognize Hawaii as a country. That is under occupation. And, long story short, we got two response. The first time they said no, we went back again and then they said no again. Yeah. Bob, several interesting things about our communications with fifa, number one, US soccer was, was carbon copied on [00:28:00] all the communications, so was Oceania, and so were all the Oceanic members. So everybody knew we were doing this. And so, okay, back to the long story short part, they said no the second time, but it was less a no and more, uh, not at this time. So there was a, there was an open-endedness about it, And essentially it came down to, uh, our argument, the United Nations fifa, none of them can recognize a country like officially recognize a country. , they basically were saying we would need to be recognized country of the United Nations. And our argument came back as the United Nations they know what our ability to recognize a country, countries recognize countries via treaties, which we have lots of them, right? Which is still in full force in effect. And so they said, well, basically a more competent body makes this ruling. The answer for now is gonna be no. So we [00:29:00] took that as we are gonna have to get to some type of world and international court, probably the court of arbitration for sport, which FIFA uses and the International Olympic Committee uses to settle disputes between international organizations and private entities, et cetera. And we had an opportunity to do it. This was back in 2018 to go to court. But after looking into it, number one, you're going to court with FIFA who has endless resources and we have nothing. And at the time we never, even, at the time, we didn't even have a program, a team. It was still just an idea. And we was like, yeah, let's go join fifa. You know, it was this crazy kind of whimsical. Thing and we threw ourselves into it for a few months, what is important is that this manifests so that we can start affecting, coming back to what the mission vision is, [00:30:00] is long-term impact through football. Generational impact, on the Hawaiian community, using football. Eventually they're gonna see us. And maybe as soon as July in Aotearoa when we go there and compete against Maori football during the FIFA Women's World Cup, which is hosted this summer by New Zealand and Australia. Coming back to, to Oceania would not only complete things for us, but complete it for the rest of Oceania as well. Not in a way of oh, they need us to to anything, but to me it would just strengthen. It would just further strengthen. Other Oceania countries to see the return of, of Hawaii, I think. Anyway, to there. Also keep in mind when we're talking about Oceania, we're talking about the Marshallese and we're talking about Kirabati Tuvalu and, and on and on and on. Micronesia, federated states, all of that, right?[00:31:00] We can go on and on and on, but , the biggest difference is we are not asking America for permission because we don't belong to them. They just happened to have effective control of our country. So our return and our membership to FIFA is not, contingent upon the United States permission. So with this framing the only people that's stopping FIFA is fifa.So here's the thing, this has to do with the obvious might and power of the United States, or stand up to the United, keep in mind, the US was the one who led the charge to basically go and scoop up all set bladder and all the rest of that corruptness. That was in fifa. That was the FBI driven. The FBI went in there and raided all those guys, cleaned out fifa. And hopefully for the better. I don't know. Um, but that corruption and scandal, that ran rampant [00:32:00] through FIFA for many years. It was a US who went in and did that. And so I get it when not everybody, you know, in other governments and governing bodies and people of authority think about having to stand up against the United States. I get that. Will FIFA do it? I don't know. Mm. But you put us in a court, a competent body. We're gonna win that argument. There's nothing that can be said. The history has been proven again in the legal realm, in international law, in all of that. It's undisputable, if FIFA is to do the pono thing, then we we'll be members./ Kiki: That is Vernon Kapuaʻala, Allah talking about the Hawaiian national football team and their strive for recognition as a sovereign nation. And the struggle. Of qualifying for FIFA. We're going to take another music break. Here's one from the bay area, Filipina, rapper, and singer Klassy, featuring The Bar called One Take. Off the album. [00:33:00] Good Seeds produced by a beat rock music. And then you're going to hear another one from soul tree. Keep it locked in. Kiki: Thanks for joining us on apex express. That was ain't that serious by the artist's soul tree. And before that was one take by Klassy, you're listening to your new friend, Kiki Rivera, bringing you a conversation with Vernon Kapuaʻala of Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae The Hawaiian national football team. That's unifying the lāhui Hawaiʻi.  by reminding us of Hawaii's complex history. Braddah Vern is going to let you know how you can support their mission from wherever you are. VK: So they start supporting us by simple things like retweeting our, the release of our CREs or, or resharing, our national team, swag fundraiser just simple things like that. Of course we are a nonprofit organization, so support financially, we welcome that. And we have means for you to do so on a small scale and on a large scale. And so we welcome all small, big, and small. Contributions, uh, to the organization. The work is, is great. The work has, you know, tripled and maybe even quadrupled just in the last year when we actually named our inaugural national team rosters until recently when we [00:42:00] traveled our U 16 teams to California to participate against American youth soccer teams. Because for us, anytime we leave the islands, it's international. And you can see the effect, the powerful effect, the, the team, the. On the field has to everyone who's watching, including myself now. And I, this is like, I saw this, I saw this in the dream, but it wasn't like tho that moment when we're going there and just looking at the team and it took a while like it, and I don't think I even really felt the full effects of it yet, but , it was palpable, what that meant. And the only sad thing for me about it, it's not super sad, but we had on small contingency of ohana who didn't follow, who was watching and getting all into it. Right? Like normal parents at youth sport games, right? [00:43:00] Come on, just yelling. Right? But they were like, let's go Alapa. Let's, right. Na Alapa, we, we refer to our national teams as Na Alapa. It's an ode to, um, the Alapa Regiment, which was the elite warriors, uh, Kalaniopuu, elite warriors. And they , they were known and revered and admired for their superior athleticism. And so using national teams and also, you know, club teams and whatnot, have nicknames. Um, and so we decided we, we wanted to refer to our what is undoubtedly recognizable by anyone who con that's the athleticism of our, of our Kanaka and Kalaniʻopuʻu's. You know, basically Navy Seals was referred to as the Alapa regimen, so, so Alapa, um, to hear the parents yelling and cheering on the Alapa. And encouraging in only ways that mothers can encourage their daughters on the field. Um, you know, uh, was was something, and then I think about all those fans that followed Argentina to the final at this past men's FIFA World Cup. Cause anytime Argentina scored, you just heard the stadium erupt in California. I heard the sidelines erupt both our team and the parents whenever we would score, which on the wi, which on the girls side was pretty often. Um, and then you, you multiply that. Wow. That's incredible. Right? And that's, that's where the support of not just those. In the country, those in the islands, but those in the diaspora, right. That going come in. We, we had one who lives in San [00:45:00] Francisco come up to watch the girls, the girls team, cuz she had a connection there to play. And I'm like, man, imagine if, if the rest of the, the diaspora knew that we were coming to Northern California to play with the Hawaiian national team. Who else might have shown up to support? And certainly right as things go and grow and, and, and with your kokua, Kiki and your, your access to network, we'll be able to let everybody know where we gonna be playing, when we gonna be playing and when they can come support national teams. So support, you know, financially support by learning the history of the Hawaiian kingdom. And that's why we calling it national teams and then support by coming and. And wearing the swag, right. Wearing the knowing where we gonna play and, and, and if it's nearby coming by and watching. So all of those things like would, I would find so [00:46:00] incredible and, and I would be so honored to have that. We we're starting to gather players now from the diaspora who are finding out and reaching out and asking, how do I try out for the national team? That's starting it. Starting That was gonna be my next question. Yeah. That, so if you, you want me to segue into that? Yes, please. So our most recent one via social media, maybe Instagram, not sure. Um, who is, uh, kanaka and actually playing with, um, I guess has Filipino nationality and that's playing with the, um, No, sorry. And I don't, I don't know if it's Guam Nationality Guam or Chamorro. I, I, I know that Chamorro is a people, but anyway, she's playing with the Guam U 17 national team, which is a na this is the part that really tickles my fancy, [00:47:00] is she's reaching out to, to try for the Kanaka, for the Hawaiian national team, which is not recognized while already playing for the Guam national team, which is recognized. Right. It's like, it's like, I, I, I'm so honored by that. But, so that's one. We had a boy who, um, Ohana lives in Boston Plays club there recently. Um, verbally committed to Louisville, uh, men's soccer, which is a, a pretty big D one college on the east coast. Right. Uh, and he got ahold of this and he. Contacted our technical director, Ian Mark, about I, I want to try out for the team, how do I try out for this team? Like he wants to be on this team that's going to Aotearoa Right, can do I have to fly there? He's like asking all these questions and sadly we have to tell him, well, this team is, is set [00:48:00] for the most part, but the cycle starts again in August and runs till next July. Um, and so those are just a couple of examples. Um, we currently have, uh, a player, Ryan Merchant who lives in, , Washington, uh, used to live on Maui, we know the Ohana, , for many years now. And he actually was selected for our 18 men's team, which is going to Aotearoa, so he flies back for our national team camps. And, um, and activities. Uh, I think he's been back for all but maybe one or two because of school, um, conflicts. But that's how much this means to him to have been selected. And, and the parents are just trying to make, [00:49:00] go through craziness to make it all happen for him to participate and, and pull his, his end of the load, right. Of being part of this team. So those are some examples about the diaspora. We are, we will be opening our, um, our national team registry. We worked on one. It include. You know, we'll gather basic information and it will include some questions about your history and references and and whatnot. Um, for players, number one. And then also for, um, we welcome volunteers and, , um, you people with skills. We need help. We need help across the organization. As I mentioned before, the, the workload is growing enormously. And so we, we are finding that we needing people, , volunteers, we needing skilled volunteers like [00:50:00] administratively and, and tech wise , and all kinds of stuff. Not to mention, you know, on the ground. , another thing we are looking at doing this coming cycle, which again, the, when I refer to a cycle, it's a cycle of programming that runs from August 1st to July 31st is, follows the school year. Cause it, it, it's, it's simple. International football follows the calendar year. We didn't wanna upset things too much with regards to access to our players and whatnot. So we decided to follow the school year like most American sports do. Um, just cuz it was simpler. Um, we didn't wanna cause too many waves, right? Because we were already causing waves in other ways, with our organizational mission and vision but so when I reference the cycle, that's what I'm talking about. And we, and, and, and every year essentially younger players come in, we start 'em right around, we start looking at them [00:51:00] around eighth grade, uh, freshman year. Uh, we start forming teams with, um, freshmen, sophomores, and, and then we're just trying to build those teams into what gonna end up becoming our U twenties or G 20 threes and our full teams and. So one of the things we were able to do this past May in, um, Northern California when we connected with, um, um, Ian, our technical director, his, his, all his boys back there, um, they're gonna actually start helping us to run scouting events in California. So we'll be able to at least start scouting in the diaspora, like our staff, our technical staff, Ian and our coaches on the ground in the states looking at players in the flesh right there on the field. So we excited about that piece. It's something we've done throughout the [00:52:00] islands for the last two years, which is what got us to this point with these selections. And we're realizing, you know, it's great for players to reach out and let us know. Uh, we also gonna have to get eyes on them and, and. And at the end of the day, determine Right. If it's worth them coming out to events here in Hawaii, you know what I mean? So, Well, thank you so much for all the things that you folks are doing, for us nationally , it is such a, an honor to know you folks and to be part of this. So, Mahalo, you're welcome Mahalo Vern. All right. So for native Hawaiians on the continent, I would like to know how you feel about the mission of Hawaiian football. Knowing something like this exists while being so far away from the Homeland. I do feel like it's part of my [00:53:00] kuleana, my responsibility. To bridge the nation of Hawaii. From the continent, wherever you are to the INR. So what are your thoughts? Email me at K Rivera. That's krivera@KPFA.org. So for me, I'm not so much into sports. Right. But what I, what really attracted me to Vern and his partner, Trish, is how they frame Hawaiian sovereignty as something that Is already present and has to be remembered and reclaimed and. I agree. If we, and by we, I mean, Hawaiian nationals and or Pacific Islanders in the diaspora. Are going to quote K Trask. By saying we are not American. Then how are we practicing? How are we practicing our own sovereignty? How are we practicing liberation? Not to sound too cheesy, but to see it, we have to believe it right. And I think we can knock a pool. Bye. Bye. Is about being it about practicing. But that also takes so much unlearning and re-evaluating all the creature comforts that come with American citizenship by way of fake statehood. So, what are we willing to give up for true AI? For true sovereignty. Anyway. I leave you with that. For more information about Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae. I visit Hawaiian football.com. Or kanakapowaewae Instagram, where you can find all their latest news, including their trip to Aotearoa to play the Maori team and watch the FIFA women's world cup. Exciting stuff. Mahalo Vernon, Trish, and the crew of Hui Kānaka Pōwaewae and Mahalo to you, our listeners. For more information about empowering Pacific Islander communities also known as epic. Visit our website at https://www.empoweredpi.org/ And on Instagram as at empowered PI. And on Facebook. As at elevate your voice. It has been a wonderful honor to serve as epic storyteller and bringing you this story of how a football team is finding political recognition. Educating and grounding youth in culture and health through the sport of football. Not soccer. Football. A story like this is a reminder that we are. In fact. Hashtag. Empowered PI. This is Kiki Rivera for Empowering Pacific Islander communities. Keep being the change you want to see. Apex express is produced by Miko Lee, Paige Chung, Jelena Keane-Lee. Preeti Mangala shaker, Swati Rayasam, Hien Nguyen, Nicki Chan, Cheryl Truong And myself. Kiki Rivera who produced tonight's show for the very first time. Thanks to the team at KPFA for their endless support. Have a good night. Aloha. 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From America's top psychic medium and the author of When Heaven Calls comes a book that unveils the secrets of the afterlife, the truth about heaven, and why we never truly die. Psychic medium Matt Fraser is back to unpack the number one question folks ask him: "What happens after death?" Although we might expect a complicated answer, it's actually pretty simple: We never die!

Chicago has a rich architectural history. From America's first skyscrapers to America's first city sewer system, there's a lot to see. In 2004, 120 boat passengers were trying to take it all in when disaster struck. Today, we remember that fateful day. #neverforget #alwaysremember -- Connect: www.privy-cast.com Social and Contact Links: drum.io/privycast Follow Hunter McCook Reservoir Fill Video -- Music:  Intro and Outro Derived from: "Barroom Ballet" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ - Transition Music: "Blossoming" by Podington Bear www.podingtonbear.com -- Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Water_Tower https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_of_Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_cribs_in_Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_and_Michigan_Canal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Sanitary_and_Ship_Canal https://www.history.com/topics/us-states/chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_S._Chesbrough https://interactive.wttw.com/playlist/2020/03/13/public-health-engineering-chicago http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1324.html https://www.chipublib.org/chicago-sewers-digital-collection/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kJ2Nbr_shc https://mwrd.org/understanding-your-sewer https://blockclubchicago.org/2022/08/08/dave-matthews-tour-bus-dumped-800-pounds-of-poop-on-people-taking-a-chicago-river-cruise-18-years-ago-today/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Matthews_Band_Chicago_River_incident https://drloihjournal.blogspot.com/2016/11/history-of-chicagos-public-bath-houses.html

From America's top psychic medium and the author of When Heaven Calls comes a book that unveils the secrets of the afterlife, the truth about heaven, and why we never truly die. Psychic medium Matt Fraser is back to unpack the number one question folks ask him: "What happens after death?" Although we might expect a complicated answer, it's actually pretty simple: We never die!

From America's Got Talent to The Loony Bin! Check out the very funny Ryan Niemiller this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From America's looming debt crisis to Gov. DeSantis' feud with Disney, our Friday Nightcap weighs in on some of the biggest stories of the week. Alicia Menendez, Steve Liesman, Basil Smikle, Aasif Mandvi, Kalhan Rosenblatt, and Rainn Wilson join.

This week the Lost Girls reminisce on tv shows that they've realized are wildly problematic. From America's Next Top Model to Gossip Girl... they talk about it all.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @lostinhibitionspodClarissa: @helloclarice_ahMyriam: @myriam1217Sidney: @sunshinesidneyyy

Hey B-oo's Crew! It's been a while, but it's time to venture back to youtube and discuss a favorite of ours "Amy's Crypt"! Hailing from South Adelaide, Australia, Amy and her husband Jarrad travel the globe in search for paranormal activity. From America, Europe, Australia, Phillipines and even india they have been around the world to places we can only dream of going to. With no permanant home to return, they have truly made the investigations thier lives...and we love it! So pack your bag's B-oo's Crew and get ready to hit the trails as we sit down and find out whether we think this channel is real or just really entertaining! Do you have a story you'd like read or played on the show? Are you part of an investigation team that would like to come on and tell your story and experiences? Maybe you have a show suggestion! Email us at fortheboos12@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @fortheboos And on Instagram @forthboos-podcast You can also find us on Facebook at For The Boos And on YouTube at For The Boos Remember to Follow, Subscribe, and Rate the show...it really does help! For The B-oo's uses strong language and may not be suitable for all audiences, listener discretion is advised!https://linktr.ee/fortheboos All music and sound effects courtesy of www.pixabay.com and freesound.org

From America's beginning, Christians have often merged their religious faith with national identity. But what is Christian nationalism? How is it different from patriotism? Paul D. Miller, a Christian scholar, political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer, provides a detailed portrait of—and case against—Christian nationalism. Building on his practical expertise not only in the archives and classroom but also in public service, Miller unravels this ideology's historical importance, its key tenets, and its political, cultural, and spiritual implications.

Tis the season, to remember all the people on the front lines this holiday. When so many are celebrating. So many are standing guard. The French remember that. It's why 80 years later, when French president Macron comes to the US for a state visit; he meets with and thanks American veterans who were part of the greatest generation that liberated France. The Ukrainians know that now. Help will come. From America, help will come.  America is about remembering that helping others is required. And that helping is contagious. Even when America needs help ourselves. The spirit of America—and the spirit of not being the world's police, but being a helper, being a global citizen, being a good neighbor. We must continue to set the example. From America, help will come.  And our guest this week has a unique perspective on what that means— and what all of it means. As one of the first journalists allowed to enter and report on the capture of Saddam Hussein, later covering the conflict in Gaza as well as the Arab Spring. He understands the middle east. He understands America. He understands Georgia. And his unique perspective will help shed light on the Georgia special election results, the growing American insurgency, revolution in Iran, as well as the war in Ukraine. He's Ayman Mohyeldin (@AymanM).  Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know.  -Learn more about Operation Independent.  -Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  - WATCH video of Paul and Ayman's conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest collection of Beavis and Butthead known to man... You name it, he's either seen it or has it in his possession. From America to Asia, everywhere there is a piece of memorabilia from the show he has. Sean has interviewed writers and illustrators from the series, even Mike Judd himself! Part 2 hits tomorrow on December 2nd.We thank you for tuning in and supporting us with your listenership, and ask that if you should feel inclined, that you support the show further! Feel free to keep doing what you're doing, handsome. Join the BuzzSprout community!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLinks, yo:The BuzzSprout Website: https://arguablyawesomepodcast.buzzsprout.comOur Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/572840250885371Our dead AF Discord:https://discord.gg/9cgmQVZEub(Maybe YOU can get it jumpin')Our Insta:https://instagram.com/arguablyawesomepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=A.CARD's Insta:https://instagram.com/acardtv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Ayrflo's Insta:https://www.instagram.com/arguably_ayricOur Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/arguablyawesome

A continuation of the biggest collection of Beavis and Butthead known to man... You name it, he's either seen it or has it in his possession. From America to Asia, everywhere there is a piece of memorabilia from the show he has. Sean has interviewed writers and illustrators from the series, even Mike Judd himself!We thank you for tuning in and supporting us with your listenership, and ask that if you should feel inclined, that you support the show further! Feel free to keep doing what you're doing, handsome. Join the BuzzSprout community!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLinks, yo:The BuzzSprout Website: https://arguablyawesomepodcast.buzzsprout.comOur Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/572840250885371Our dead AF Discord:https://discord.gg/9cgmQVZEub(Maybe YOU can get it jumpin')Our Insta:https://instagram.com/arguablyawesomepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=A.CARD's Insta:https://instagram.com/acardtv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Ayrflo's Insta:https://www.instagram.com/arguably_ayricOur Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/arguablyawesome

From America's beginning, Christians have often merged their religious faith with national identity. What Christian nationalism and how does it differ from patriotism? How can we know and protect the proper relationship between Christianity and the American nation? Chris Brooks talks with Christian scholar, political theorist, and veteran, Paul D. Miller about these important questions.

Join the latest craze: The internet! From America! Specifically, the Online portion of America. Sit in your Office and browse your Sports without having to open up a paper! It’s all virtual, baby! Your can order more khakis now from your home! The wrong sort of khakis! The type you have to adjust all the… Read more S6:E28 – America Online Commercial 1997

MASTER LINK: https://solo.to/byrondempseyJoin my program: https://drivenyoung.com/the-program/Get my Book!: https://www.drivenyoung.com/bookAre you ready for uni quiz: https://drivenyoung.scoreapp.com/Welcome back to the Driven Young Podcast and today I am in Bali under the hot sun, joined by World No mac.Mac Candee and I met in Bali because my friends and I were planning to surpise a good mate Luke Damant. Mac was staying with Luke at the time and we linked up with him to plan it all out. It went amazing and I was lucky enough to spend the next few days with Mac.And I have to say this guy is a legend. From America, Mac dropped out of corporate to puruse his dreams of travelling the world. He is now a full time travel vlogger with over 800,000 followers across multiple platforms and travels the world making videos.In this episode we learn about his story, how he managed to quit his job, how many years it took him creating content before he blew up, his advice to any future creators or anyone looking to make content like him and much much more.As per usual please DM me or mac on Instagra, and please leave a rating and review for the podcast. My new program is currently live and open to join, all the links you need for everytihg are in the show notes below.One thing I should say is the first 6 minutes of this is really quiet audio, it gets loud around 6 minutes in so feel free to skip to there if you can't here it at first.Follow Mac:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldnomac/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/worldnomactravel/featuredByron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byron.dempsey/D.Y Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivenyoungpodcast/Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/J8a8hS3/Support the show

From America the Beautiful to America the Sorrowful. We are joined by Tim Allen (Pastor). Topics discussed include: What is Taking Place in America Today? What has Happened in America? What is God's Message to America? How to Turn America Back to God.

This week's episode is a replay of The Dairy Download's recent episode, Let's Talk Dairy Associations. From “America's Dairyland” to America's largest dairy producing state, regional dairy associations are convening dairy producers and processors to confront some of today's largest challenges. On the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak to two representatives from dairy associations in Wisconsin and California about the trends and policies impacting dairy production and processing in their respective states. First up is Brad Legreid, executive director of the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association since 1990, who details the changes in Wisconsin's dairy industry over the past 30 years. How have policymakers in Madison sought to modernize and expand the industry? And what challenges are top of mind for producers and processors in the state? Brad gives us the scoop in pure Brad Legreid form. Next is Anja Raudabaugh, chief executive officer of Western United Dairies—a trade association for dairy producers in California. Anja details the complex water politics playing out in The Golden State and how the resulting policies are affecting everything from feed costs to starting and maintaining a dairy in the state To listen to future episodes of The Dairy Download, make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform; past episode archives are available HERE.

From “America's Dairyland” to America's largest dairy producing state, regional dairy associations are convening dairy producers and processors to confront some of today's largest challenges. On the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak to two representatives from dairy associations in Wisconsin and California about the trends and policies impacting dairy production and processing in their respective states.First up is Brad Legreid, executive director of the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association since 1990, who details the changes in Wisconsin's dairy industry over the past 30 years. How have policymakers in Madison sought to modernize and expand the industry? And what challenges are top of mind for producers and processors in the state? Brad gives us the scoop in pure Brad Legreid form.Next is Anja Raudabaugh, chief executive officer of Western United Dairies—a trade association for dairy producers in California. Anja details the complex water politics playing out in The Golden State and how the resulting policies are affecting everything from feed costs to starting and maintaining a dairy in the state. Listen and subscribe to The Dairy Download on your favorite podcast app.

The third stop on our Wallflowers journey is upon us already! From America to British soil, the Bowman sisters are taking the Ton by storm...quite literally. Unfortunately, there isn't much that Marcus, Lord Westcliff, dislikes more than the chaos wrought by these two boisterous sisters…well, one of them in particular, and now he has to endure her maddening presence under his roof for weeks. Lillian Bowman has a good nose — An exceptional nose, even — and she's found a perfume that may be potent enough to be an aphrodisiac. Only problem is...it's working a little too well on the one man she despises the most. Before she knows it, she's transformed the stoic yet infuriating Lord Westcliff into a prowling hound on a scent. His prey? Her. Trigger warning: mentions of death, disapproving parents, toxic parenting, threat of sexual assault, sex while intoxicated, conspiracies, and kidnapping Book of the week: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas Media mentioned: Love 101, directed by Ahmet Katıksız, 2020-2021 Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

From America to India, all across the world since the beginning of humanity clothes and textiles have been involved with humanities growth. Join Nick and Mike as they discuss the billion dollar industry which is textiles. From dyes, slave labor, to shipping and sales. The world of textiles is deep and complicated and the world seems to get more complicated.

From America's Most Wanted to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, this is the story of Crazy Town and their monumental, vibe-heavy, and iconic smash-hit "Butterfly". The band's story is tragic, but it's also a story of perseverance. Join the boys as they discuss the band, its song, and some unintentional gayness. AND, enjoy theatrical performances of key lyrics from "Revolving Door" and "Butterfly". Let us know your thoughts: Instagram: @badbandgreatsong Facebook: @badbandgreatsong Twitter: @bbgsshow Disagreement is encouraged!

From America's Got Talent, and Comedy Central, comedian Jackie Fabulous is here as we discuss: How everything effects your penis, how men are simple, the pressure of being good looking, when to shoot your shot, how to dress on a date, and what makes a perfect side chick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)

Did Mike and Nick stumble into a conspiracy that engulfs the world? Did thousands of back room deals finally got brought to light? Join us this episode were Mike and Nick talk about the global illegal trade of recycled goods. From America, to Brittan, to Japan, millions of tons of so called recycled goods being illegally transported, sold, burned and thrown into landfills. Does recycling actually help the planet? How much of your recycled goods are actually recycled? 

From America to Australia and back to America, Tommy Bachtle has learned the importance of nurturing good friendships around him. Today he reveals his journey from being an uninterested student to discovering that he was interested all along, he just hadn't discovered what he wanted to learn yet.