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    American Thought Leaders
    How Wikipedia Turned Into an ‘Engine of Defamation' | Co-Founder Larry Sanger

    American Thought Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 64:06


    Larry Sanger is the co-founder of Wikipedia and coined the name “Wikipedia' in 2001. He established many of Wikipedia's founding policies, including the original neutrality guidelines, before he left in 2002.Since then, he has become a vocal critic of Wikipedia's growing ideological bias, particularly on politically charged issues.Sanger says certain outlets are favored as sources while others are blacklisted, creating systemic distortion and exclusion of dissenting views.Most of Wikipedia's top editors are anonymous, which means that people have no legal recourse for lies or inaccuracies about them that may be published on Wikipedia's pages.In this episode, Sanger breaks down what went wrong with Wikipedia and how it can be reformed.Sanger has put forward nine theses for reform, including enabling competing articles, restoring original neutrality policies, convening an editorial assembly, and creating transparent rating systems for entries.But what is the likelihood it will happen? Can—and should—Congress do something about it? And could Elon Musk's Grokipedia offer a more balanced alternative?Editor's Note: The Wikimedia Foundation did not immediately respond to our request for comment.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast
    Bermuda Triangle Mysteries | Calm Bedtime Reading

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 37:55


    Drift off with this calm bedtime reading about the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, perfect for easing insomnia and restless nights. Relax as you learn about one of the world's most puzzling regions where ships and planes have vanished without explanation. Benjamin's gentle voice guides you through the theories, history, and myths surrounding this enigmatic area—offering a soothing blend of curiosity and calm. There's no whispering or hypnosis here, just peaceful, fact-filled storytelling designed to quiet your mind and help you fall asleep. Press play, unwind, and let your thoughts drift across the calm Atlantic waters. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Bermuda Triangle, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Triangle), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Addressing Gettysburg Podcast
    Ask A Gettysburg Guide #115- Sun Tzu at Gettysburg- with Ralph Siegel

    Addressing Gettysburg Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 101:22


    **Sun Tzu at Gettysburg with Ralph Siegel | Addressing Gettysburg** In this episode of *Addressing Gettysburg*, guest Ralph Siegel invites you into a provocative thopught exercise: how and where were the principles of **Sun Tzu's *The Art of War** applied in the Battle of Gettysburg? Sun Tzu (5th century B.C.) is one of history's most influential strategists. His treatise *The Art of War* — a compact work of 13 chapters on strategy, deception, intelligence, terrain, and timing — has shaped military thinking for millennia. ([Wikipedia][1]) He emphasizes that “the supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting,” and teaches lessons like striking where the enemy is weak, using deception, and the critical importance of knowing yourself and your enemy. ([Goodreads][2]) Meanwhile, the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863) stands among the most consequential clashes in American history. It resulted in massive casualties (over 50,000 combined) and marked a turning point in the Civil War, as Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North was repulsed and momentum shifted to the Union. ([American Battlefield Trust][3]) Over three brutal days, fighting raged across ridges, hills, and open fields — from McPherson's Ridge to Little Round Top, from Cemetery Hill to Pickett's Charge. ([National Park Service][4]) In this video, Ralph Siegel explores how key Sun Tzu maxims might have been applied (or misapplied) by Union generals like Meade and Confederate commanders like Lee or Longstreet. How might they have used terrain more cunningly, exploited intelligence (or lack thereof), feinted attacks, or avoided catastrophic frontal assaults? Could Pickett's Charge have been prevented or better supported by a more flexible, Sun Tzu-inspired doctrine? 

    Marvel by the Month
    PREVIEW - #289: MAROONED by the Month 02 - "Magic, Myth, and Madness!"

    Marvel by the Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 20:53


    Every other week, we focus on a Marvel series that sits on the fringes of mainstream Marvel continuity. The first episode of every new series that we cover is available on the public feed. The rest of the episodes are exclusive to our Patreon supporters.Not a Patron yet? Support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth for just $5 a month to get instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes! Stories Covered in this Episode: "Magic, Myth, and Madness!" - Skull the Slayer #5, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Michele Wolfman, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Swamp!" - Skull the Slayer #6, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Steve Gan, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Marv Wolfman, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Bury My Heart In the City of Gold" - Skull the Slayer #7, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Karen Mantlo, colors by Petra Goldberg, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics"Riders on the Sky!" - Skull the Slayer #8, written by Bill Mantlo, art by Sal Buscema and Sonny Trinidad, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by George Roussos, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1976 Marvel Comics "MAROONED by the Month" theme written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

    Box of Neutrals
    United States Grand Prix Preview

    Box of Neutrals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 36:33


    Texas Justice is a syndicated American arbitration-based reality court show. In the program, cases were run by former Houston attorney Larry Joe Doherty, and the program was recorded at the studios of Fox station KRIV (Channel 26) in Houston, Texas. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).Formula McGinley

    Seriously Mysterious
    Where is Michele Reidenbach?

    Seriously Mysterious

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 17:48 Transcription Available


    High school student Michele Reidenbach wasn't feeling well and left her part time job to get some cold medicine.  She was never seen again.Thank you WPXI, News Library, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Butler Eagle, Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, NamUs, The CharleyProject, The Doe Network, Websleuths, Reddit, The YouTube channels Dark Horse and Gabulosis, and of course Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.Do you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2025

    Murder With My Husband
    290. Ed Gein's House of Horrors

    Murder With My Husband

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 64:02


    On this episode, Garrett and Payton dive into the case of Ed Gein. A killer who's murders where so disturbing that it's effects still linger today. Links - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/murderwithmyhusband NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themwmh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderwithmyhusband/ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@murderwithmyhusband Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7?si=f5224c9fd99542a7 Case Sources - Deviant by Harold Schecter Biography.com - https://www.biography.com/crime/ed-gein-inspired-horror-movies Britannica.com - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein Marca.com - https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/tv-shows/2023/08/24/64e76afdca4741cd5e8b4585.html Medium.com - https://medium.com/tftunderworld/ed-gein-the-sadistic-monster-that-inspired-the-texas-chainsaw-massacre-b1a6fcb6fc79 Collider.com - https://collider.com/ed-gein-horror-movies/ Wikipedia.com - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norma_Bates_(Psycho) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast
    Atmosphere | Gentle Reading to Help You Sleep

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 37:38


    Relax with this calm bedtime reading about the atmosphere, perfect for easing insomnia and finding restful sleep. Drift off as Benjamin gently explores the layers, composition, and wonders of Earth's protective air blanket. You'll learn how the atmosphere sustains life, shields us from radiation, and creates the conditions that make our planet unique—all in a soothing, unhurried tone. Benjamin's peaceful narration offers educational comfort without whispers or hypnosis, helping ease anxiety and promote relaxation for a better night's rest. Press play, settle in, and let your mind float among the clouds. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Atmosphere, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Right Answers Mostly
    Pocahontas: A Story We Stole

    Right Answers Mostly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 60:47


    You think you know Pocahontas, but trust us, this is not the story you in history class (or from a raccoon and a willow tree...we do love you though, Meeko). This week, we're breaking down the real history of Pocahontas, the woman behind the myth. From her kidnapping and forced assimilation to how England turned her into a PR campaign for colonization. Which also brings us to the MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) crisis. Although we can never give a voice back to all of the MMIW, we can change how society values Native American women. That evolution can only begin with the telling of the real story of Pocahontas, the most famous missing Native American woman in history. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo For more RAM, go ⁠here.⁠ Join our premium channel for 3 bonus eps a month ⁠here⁠ and save 15% when you buy annually! Sources: PBS, Smithsonian Mag, Wikipedia, The People's Profile Doc, The Indigenous Foundation Learn more about the MMIW crisis HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
    “HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDORD” - 10/13/25 - (109)

    From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 40:37


    “HOLLYWOOD GOLDEN BOY: THE LEGACY OF ROBERT REDORD” - 10/13/25 - (109) On September 16, 2025, the world lost a cinematic giant when ROBERT REDFORD, the golden boy of Hollywood, passed away at the age of 89 in his beloved Utah. Redford was a towering figure in American cinema whose influence spanned over six decades as an actor, director, producer, and environmental activist. Known for his striking looks, natural charisma, and understated acting style, Redford became a leading man in the 1960s and '70s with iconic roles in classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President's Men. Join us this week as we pay tribute to this giant of the big screen!  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: “Robert Redford: Legendary Leading man, Environmentalist, Movie Maverick,” 2025, Parade Magazine; "Robert Redford the Actor: A Look Back at His Movies,” September 19, 2025, by Pamela McClintock & Mia Galuppo, Hollywood Reporter. “Peter Biskind on Robert Redford's Legacy,” September 18, 2025, by Peter Biskind, Hollywood Reporter; “Inside Daisy Clover,” June 11, 2023, by Brian Hannan, The Magnificent 60s.com; “Candidate, a Comedy About the State of Politics, Opens: Robert Redford Plays Senatorial Hopeful Chronicle of a Doomed Campaign Is at Sutton,” June 19, 1972,  by Vincent Canby, New York Times; RoberEbert.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Inside Daisy Clover (1965), starring Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Christopher Plummer, Ruth Gordon, and Roddy McDowell; Downhill Racer (1969), starring Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, & Camilla Sparv; This Property is Condemned (1966), starring Natalie Wood, Robert Redford, Kate Reid, Charles Bronson, Robert Blake, & Mary Badham; Jeremiah Johnson (1972), starring Robert Redford, Will Geer, & Delle Bolton; Tell Them Willie Boy is Here (1969), starring Robert Redford, Robert Blake, & Katharine Ross; The Candidate (1972), starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle, Melvin Douglas, Don Porter, Karen Carlson, & Allen Garfield; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MCU Rewind
    Everywhere, all at once - Jessica Jones S3 13: AKA Everything

    MCU Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 75:03


    In this episode we chat about Netflix's Marvel's Jessica Jones! Season 3 Episode 13 - AKA Everything You can find the complete plot on Wikipedia here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Jones_(season_3)#Episodes)

    Great Audiobooks
    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr. Part I.

    Great Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 105:02


    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is a 1908 romance novel/western novel written by John Fox, Jr.. The novel became Fox's most successful, and was included among the top ten list of bestselling novels for 1908 and 1909.Set in the Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the twentieth century, a feud has been boiling for over thirty years between two influential mountain families: the Tollivers and the Falins. The outside world and industrialization, however, is beginning to enter the area. Coal mining begins to exert its influence on the area, despite of the two families feuds.Entering the area, enterprising "furriner" (foreigner) John Hale captures the attention of the beautiful June Tolliver, and inadvertently becomes entangled in the region's politics. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Great Audiobooks
    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr. Part II.

    Great Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 78:05


    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is a 1908 romance novel/western novel written by John Fox, Jr.. The novel became Fox's most successful, and was included among the top ten list of bestselling novels for 1908 and 1909.Set in the Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the twentieth century, a feud has been boiling for over thirty years between two influential mountain families: the Tollivers and the Falins. The outside world and industrialization, however, is beginning to enter the area. Coal mining begins to exert its influence on the area, despite of the two families feuds.Entering the area, enterprising "furriner" (foreigner) John Hale captures the attention of the beautiful June Tolliver, and inadvertently becomes entangled in the region's politics. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Great Audiobooks
    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr. Part III.

    Great Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 96:05


    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is a 1908 romance novel/western novel written by John Fox, Jr.. The novel became Fox's most successful, and was included among the top ten list of bestselling novels for 1908 and 1909.Set in the Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the twentieth century, a feud has been boiling for over thirty years between two influential mountain families: the Tollivers and the Falins. The outside world and industrialization, however, is beginning to enter the area. Coal mining begins to exert its influence on the area, despite of the two families feuds.Entering the area, enterprising "furriner" (foreigner) John Hale captures the attention of the beautiful June Tolliver, and inadvertently becomes entangled in the region's politics. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Great Audiobooks
    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr. Part IV.

    Great Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 78:22


    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is a 1908 romance novel/western novel written by John Fox, Jr.. The novel became Fox's most successful, and was included among the top ten list of bestselling novels for 1908 and 1909.Set in the Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the twentieth century, a feud has been boiling for over thirty years between two influential mountain families: the Tollivers and the Falins. The outside world and industrialization, however, is beginning to enter the area. Coal mining begins to exert its influence on the area, despite of the two families feuds.Entering the area, enterprising "furriner" (foreigner) John Hale captures the attention of the beautiful June Tolliver, and inadvertently becomes entangled in the region's politics. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Great Audiobooks
    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr. Part V.

    Great Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 76:57


    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is a 1908 romance novel/western novel written by John Fox, Jr.. The novel became Fox's most successful, and was included among the top ten list of bestselling novels for 1908 and 1909.Set in the Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the twentieth century, a feud has been boiling for over thirty years between two influential mountain families: the Tollivers and the Falins. The outside world and industrialization, however, is beginning to enter the area. Coal mining begins to exert its influence on the area, despite of the two families feuds.Entering the area, enterprising "furriner" (foreigner) John Hale captures the attention of the beautiful June Tolliver, and inadvertently becomes entangled in the region's politics. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Great Audiobooks
    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr. Part VI.

    Great Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 91:17


    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is a 1908 romance novel/western novel written by John Fox, Jr.. The novel became Fox's most successful, and was included among the top ten list of bestselling novels for 1908 and 1909.Set in the Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the twentieth century, a feud has been boiling for over thirty years between two influential mountain families: the Tollivers and the Falins. The outside world and industrialization, however, is beginning to enter the area. Coal mining begins to exert its influence on the area, despite of the two families feuds.Entering the area, enterprising "furriner" (foreigner) John Hale captures the attention of the beautiful June Tolliver, and inadvertently becomes entangled in the region's politics. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Great Audiobooks
    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr. Part VII.

    Great Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 80:39


    The Trail of the Lonesome Pine is a 1908 romance novel/western novel written by John Fox, Jr.. The novel became Fox's most successful, and was included among the top ten list of bestselling novels for 1908 and 1909.Set in the Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the twentieth century, a feud has been boiling for over thirty years between two influential mountain families: the Tollivers and the Falins. The outside world and industrialization, however, is beginning to enter the area. Coal mining begins to exert its influence on the area, despite of the two families feuds.Entering the area, enterprising "furriner" (foreigner) John Hale captures the attention of the beautiful June Tolliver, and inadvertently becomes entangled in the region's politics. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    History Fix
    Ep. 134 the Witch of Pungo: How Grace Sherwood Became the Only Convicted Witch In Virginia and What Her Story Has to Teach Us Now

    History Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 46:04 Transcription Available


    As it sometimes does, this week's topic presented itself to me. Determined to find out why the little known story of a woman most people have never heard of needed to be told so badly, I dug in. Join me to uncover the story of Grace Sherwood for yourself, the only woman ever to be convicted of witchcraft in Virginia. We'll examine the factors that led to Grace's conviction and the "recipe" for witch hunts that has plagued our past and potentially (but hopefully not!) our future. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources:Transcripts of Grace Sherwood's trial for witchcraft"A Place In Time: The Age of the Witch of Pungo" by Belinda Nash and Danielle SheetsSalem Witch Museum "Grace Sherwood: the 'Witch' of Pungo"Ferry Plantation "Trial of Grace Sherwood - the Witch of Pungo"Virginia Museum of History and Culture "Grace Sherwood: the 'Witch of Pungo'"The Washington Post "Va. Gov. Gives Informal Pardon to Witch"Wikipedia "Grace Sherwood"Shoot me a message!

    The Flop House
    Ep.#462 - Imaginary

    The Flop House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 91:15


    Boo! Hahahha, gotcha! It's SHOCKTOBER, when all the ghouls and ghosties and ghremlins and ghrim reapers come out to scare us! And at The Flop House it's our traditional all-horror month! We kick off with 2024's IMAGINARY, about the scariest thing in the world -- an imaginary friend! And if you don't believe us, watch that awful John Krasinski imaginary friend movie. We're shivering just thinking about it!Our first Chicago show sold out, so we ADDED A LATE SHOW! Come see us live! OR, if you prefer to watch us from the comfort of your own home: Flop TV Season 3 tix are ON SALE!To stay updated on all new events and side projects AND get a little bit of extra fun and behind the scenes nonsense, subscribe to our NEWSLETTER, “Flop Secrets!Wikipedia page for ImaginaryRecommended in this episode:Dan: Little Women (2019)Stu: Lust, Caution (2007)Elliott: This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast
    Sailing | Gentle Reading to Help You Sleep

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 39:36


    Drift off with this calm bedtime reading about sailing, perfect for easing insomnia and finding restful sleep. Relax as Benjamin explores the fascinating history of sailing—from ancient sea voyages to modern exploration—through soothing narration designed to quiet your mind. His steady, peaceful voice guides you through the winds, waves, and wonders of maritime travel, helping release the day's tension while you learn. There's no whispering or hypnosis here, just gentle, fact-filled storytelling to help you relax, unwind, and drift into slumber. Ease your mind, breathe deeply, and let the rhythm of the sea carry you to sleep. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from [Sailing], Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Free Outside
    Exulansis: When No One Gets It But You

    Free Outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 27:26


    It's a full plate this week on The Free Outside Show. I'm diving into Terminus Season—that bittersweet time when thru-hikers take the photo, post it, and wonder what's next. Then we get into Trail TMZ, where a defamation lawsuit is brewing, and I try not to get sued for talking about it.From there, we climb the philosophical peaks of Richard Feynman, Christopher McCandless, and Killian Jornet, somehow connecting it all back to neuromas, the UTMB money machine, and why you should just do the thing—even if nobody understands it.There's science (a running study that might change how you train), there's gossip (Wikipedia wars are back), and there's reflection (because post-trail life is weird).As always—stay mid-America, stay elite, and remember: nothing matters, but also everything does.support our sponsors: CSinstant.coffeejanji.comgaragegrowngear.comChapters00:00 Observations on Social Interactions02:36 Navigating Post-Adventure Challenges05:44 The Dynamics of Ultra Running Events08:29 Understanding Terminus Season and Post-Trail TransitionSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside

    Builder Funnel Radio
    357 - Where AI Pulls Its Answers From (& How to Show Up On Those Platforms)

    Builder Funnel Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 58:31


    In this episode of AI Marketing for Remodelers and Builders, hosts Kai Biami and Spencer Powell delve into the impact of AI on marketing strategies for builders and remodelers. They explore how AI sources information, emphasizing the significance of platforms like Reddit, Wikipedia, and YouTube. The conversation highlights the importance of user-generated content and offers actionable strategies for leveraging these platforms to enhance visibility and authority in the industry. The hosts also discuss the role of content repurposing and the necessity of understanding buyer journeys to create effective marketing strategies.

    The Climate Denier's Playbook
    Climate: The Movie [Full Episode Unlock]

    The Climate Denier's Playbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 101:20


    How can we possibly be expected to trust settled climate science when we simply refuse to do so? BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) CREDITS Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanExecutive Producer: Ben Boult Producers: Ben Boult & Gregory Haddock Editor: Gregory HaddockResearchers: Carly Rizzuto, Canute Haroldson & James CrugnaleArt: Jordan Doll Music: Tony Domenick Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESBattle of Ideas 2015 | speaker | Martin Durkin. (n.d.). Archive.battleofideas.org.uk. Retrieved June 8, 2024British Thought Leaders. (2024, April 23). The Science Simply Does Not Support the Ridiculous Hysteria Around Climate At All: Martin Durkin. YouTube. Burns, D. (2024, April 11). Review of Climate: The Movie (The Cold Truth) reveals numerous, well-known misinformation talking points and inaccuracies - Science Feedback. Https://Science.feedback.org/. Claire Fox. (n.d.). Academy of Ideas. Retrieved June 11, 2024Clement, N. O., Michael E. Mann, Gernot Wagner, Don Wuebbles, Andrew Dessler, Andrea Dutton, Geoffrey Supran, Matthew Huber, Thomas Lovejoy, Ilissa Ocko, Peter C. Frumhoff, Joel. (2021, June 1). That “Obama Scientist” Climate Skeptic You've Been Hearing About ... Scientific American. Cook, J. (2019). Arguments from Global Warming Skeptics and what the science really says. Skeptical Science. Desmog. (n.d.). Willie Soon. DeSmog. Retrieved June 10, 2024Does Urban Heat Island effect exaggerate global warming trends? (2015, July 5). Skeptical Science. GOV.UK. (n.d.). FAST CAR FILMS LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK. Find-And-Update.company-Information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved June 8, 2024Hayhoe, K. (2017, November 23). New rebuttal to the myth “climate scientists are in it for the money” courtesy of Katharine Hayhoe. Skeptical Science. Hayhoe, K. (2024, April). Katharine Hayhoe on LinkedIn: There's a new climate denial movie doing the rounds. In the first 42… | 54 comments. Www.linkedin.com. Hobbes, M. (2023, June 18). x.com. X (Formerly Twitter). Jaffe, E. (2011, October 25). Bloomberg - Are you a robot? Www.bloomberg.com. Kriss, S. (2016, May 12). “Brexit: the Movie” Reveals Why the Upper Classes Are So Excited About the Prospect of Leaving the EU. Vice. Lowenstein, A. M. (2024, March 21). A Green New Shine for a Tired Playbook. DeSmog. Martin Durkin. (n.d.). DeSmog. Retrieved June 8, 2024Mason, J., & BaerbelW. (2024, March 23). Climate - the Movie: a hot mess of (c)old myths! Skeptical Science. Overland, I., & Sovacool, B. K. (2020). The misallocation of climate research funding. Energy Research & Social Science, 62(62), 101349. Ramachandran, N. (2021, February 11). Asacha Media Group Takes Majority Stake in U.K.'s WAG Entertainment. Variety. Schmidt, G. (2023, September 6). RealClimate: As Soon as Possible. Www.realclimate.org. Sethi, P., & Ward, B. (2024, May 2). Fake graphs and daft conspiracy yarns in Durkin's latest propaganda film. Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Wag Entertainment. (n.d.). Wag. Wagentertainment.com. Retrieved June 8, 2024Weinersmith, Z. (2012, March 21). Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal - 2012-03-21. Www.smbc-Comics.com. Westervelt, A. (2023, March 1). Fossil fuel companies donated $700m to US universities over 10 years. The Guardian. Wikipedia Contributors. (2019, December 3). William Happer. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. Yan, F. (2024, January 29). Fossil fuels fund Doerr School of Sustainability research, data shows. The Stanford Daily. MORE LINKSDurkin on Australian TV (1) -Global Warming Swindle Debate Pt1Durkin on Australian TV (2) -Global Warming Swindle Debate Pt2Prof. Hayhoe on How Research Funding Actually Works - Climate change, that's just a money grab by scientist... right?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast
    Podcast #212: National Ski Patrol CEO Stephanie Cox

    The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 57:55


    WhoStephanie Cox, CEO of the National Ski PatrolRecorded onJune 3, 2025About National Ski PatrolFrom the organization's website:The National Ski Patrol is a federally-chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership association. As the leading authority of on-mountain safety, the NSP is dedicated to serving the outdoor recreation industry by providing education and accreditation to emergency care and safety service providers.With a primary focus on education and training, the organization includes more than 30,000 members [Cox says 32,000 on the pod] serving 650 patrols in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. Our members work on behalf of local ski/snowboard areas and bike parks to improve the overall experience for outdoor recreationalists. Members include ski and bike patrollers, mountain and bike hosts, alumni, associates, and physician partners.The National Ski Patrol operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, deriving its primary financial support from membership dues, donations, user fees, and corporate sponsorships. …The national office is located in Lakewood, Colorado, and is staffed with full-time employees that handle administrative duties.Why I interviewed herThe Storm focuses unapologetically on the lift-served variety of skiing. I'll often reinforce that point by teasing Uphill Bro for skiing in the wrong direction or making fun of myself for being a lazy U.S. American happy to ride a machine up the mountain. That, mostly, is a shtick to express my preference for an ordered ski experience over the wild variety. Acres of glades twisting down the mountainside – yes, please. But I'll also take that groomed run-out back to the six-pack. This all-you-can-eat variety of skiing feeds the adrenaline monster, stows energy for the bristling explosive down. The fun part. But my hyperbolic preference for the down is also a sort-of cover-up. Because what really glues me to the trail-labeled and lift-laced bumps is that gigantic and ever-present panic button floating alongside me: ski patrol.Oh I just ran into a tree? Well that's inconvenient because now I can't remember how to speak English or why I have eight empty Miller Lite cans in my backpack. But no need to fret. Within five minutes a corps of uniformed professionals specifically trained in the idiosyncratic art of piloting an injured moron down an ungroomed hillside on an eight-foot-long sled will materialize with crackling radios and stabilize me. It's kind of amazing. Like who thought of this? I guess the same person who came up with lifeguards at the beach. When a squirrel misses its branch and falls 75 feet to the forest floor there is no Squirrel 911. Just a variety of bobcats and coyotes who are about to find an easy dinner. Humans are quite amazing animals in this way, setting up systems both highly effective and borderline invisible that grant us wide margins of error to in most cases survive even catastrophic misjudgments.Depending on your view of human nature, the existence of ski patrol is either the most or least predictable miracle layer of organized commercial ski centers. The cynical may interpret this network of makeshift shacks and their occupants as liability shields, a legal hey-we-tried taskforce vaguely taming the chaos inherent in an impossible and awkward activity. But a more generous interpretation might view ski patrol as the most benevolent component of a ski area, the only piece not intended to generate income, an acknowledgement that any one of us, on even the gentlest slope, could in an instant need someone who knows exactly what to do.I prefer that latter interpretation, but the truth is of course a complex blend of the cynical and the generous viewpoints, interlaced with a million other factors. We are all vaguely aware of this, which doesn't mean we can explain it. I mean, why is ski patrol at every ski area? The question is both simplistic and baffling. Well of course there's ski patrol because there always is. OK. But shouldn't there be some live-free-or-die exception in the rowdy ski world of backwoods trails axe-cut by misanthropic good ole' boys putting two middle fingers to society's nine-to-five, collared-shirt expectations? Like “hey man, look at the waiver, if you break your leg it's not my goddamned problem.” But there they are, anyplace there's a ski lift, wearing that same plus-symbol uniform, enforcing that same yellow-signed skier code, blanketed with that same aura of stoic unsurprise and readiness: ski patrol. Is this omnipresence simply custom and tradition? State or federal law? Insurance requirement? Do patrollers work for the ski area or for some agency or entity? An imposition like restaurant food inspectors? Enforcers like a city's police department? Attendants like stadium ushers? It's hard to say without asking, so I asked.What we talked aboutTouring ski patrols across America; #SkiVirginia; Ski Patrol's philosophical evolution over time; patrol saving my butt in Maine; how NSP ensures that patrollers are prepared to deal with the worst injuries at even the smallest ski areas; evolving and adapting over time; “this organization is by and large run by volunteers”; Avy dogs; why ski patrol is everywhere; organizational history; the relationship between NSP and individual ski areas; who funds NSP; paid versus volunteer patrollers; “one of my big goals for the organization is to make sure that all patrols fall under the NSP shield”; a couple of major ski area patrols that are not part of NSP; the general public “is not going to notice the difference” between a paid and volunteer patroller; where most of the paid patrollers work, and why; the amazing number of years the average volunteer patroller commits to the work; the rising cost of living in mountain towns; why NSP does not involve itself in pay or benefits conversations between patrollers and resorts; staying neutral on unionization drives; what it means to modernize NSP; and applying tech to help police on-mountain collisions.What I got wrong* I referenced a recent snowless winter at Wintergreen, Virginia, and said it was “in 21/22 or 22/23.” It was the winter of 2022-23, which, according to Snow Brains, was the ski area's third snowless winter in a decade, after the 2016-17 and 2018-19 campaigns.* At one point in our conversation, I mentioned “voluntary volunteers.” Which I don't know Man talking is hard I guess.Why now was a good time for this interviewI'd initially reached out to Cox as a follow-up to my podcast conversation with United Mountain Workers union President Max Magill, conducted in the wake of the December-to-January Park City patrol strike that leveled the ski area and sent owner Vail Resorts spiraling:National Ski Patrol, it turns out, has no involvement in or position on unionization. That was a bit of a record scratch but also clarifying: patrol union drives, at least for now, lack a national sponsor that could propel the movement to critical mass. Still, it seemed odd that a national organization's most visible umbrella would stand neutral on the trajectory of a tectonic movement flexing against consolidating, ever-more-distant management and escalating mountain-town affordability crises. So we talked about it a bit anyway.What I've learned, 212 episodes into The Storm, is that organizations and entities are rarely – maybe never – what you expect them or want them to be. In episode 11, recorded in January 2020, just a few months after The Storm's launch, I asked Win Smith, then National Ski Areas Association board chair and onetime owner of Sugarbush, the now very-innocent-seeming question of what the organization was doing to subsidize small or independent ski areas. Smith patiently explained that the NSAA was a trade organization, not a charity (I'm paraphrasing), and that their mission was education, lobbying, and helping to establish uniform operating standards and best practices, not a U.N.-style stabilizing force money-cannoning resources where necessary. I get that now, and have developed, through extensive interaction with the group, a deep appreciation for what the NSAA is and does, even if it is not the thing 2020 Stu thought it was or should be.I guess that's the point of The Storm Skiing Podcast: a dumb guy asking dumb questions like “so when are you going to build a gondola over Interstate 90 to connect Alpental to the rest of Summit at Snoqualmie?” and letting the nice smart people say “well wouldn't that be nice but we have other priorities,” when they mean, “sure let me pull $100 million out of my back pocket to build a more-or-less useless lift that would also spark two decades of environmental litigation and has as much chance of clearing airspace over a federal road as a Russian stealth bomber.” Luckily I don't mind asking dumb questions. They emerge from an impulse to sort reality from fiction, to tell the story of modern lift-served skiing by tapping the brains who understand some little corner of it. Podcast NotesOn recent Ski Patrol leadershipThis could maybe go under the sometimes-included “questions I wish I'd asked” section, but really I don't wish I'd asked about it, as I have inherently little interest in organizational human drama, or the appearance of such. In this case, that maybe-drama is the rapid recent turnover in NSP leadership, aptly described by Jason Blevins last year in The Colorado Sun:The former executive director of the nonprofit World Child Cancer heath organization arrived at the National Ski Patrol two years ago, becoming the fourth director of the organization in only five years. The former bosses reported conflicts with the group's member-elected board of directors. An online petition was calling for an overhaul of the venerable organization that formed in 1938. Staff were bailing after years of turmoil that included board members twice suing their own organization. The group was losing its relevance in a quickly shifting ski resort industry.Cox landed with a plan. She started visiting ski patrols across the country. She shepherded an overhaul of the organization's training programs. She enlisted staff and kept them onboard. She mended fences with her board.Whatever happened before, Cox just hit her third anniversary with the organization, and I was mostly interested in her efforts to modernize the 87-year-old NSP.On skier visit numbers nationally and in ColoradoColorado annually accounts for nearly one in four U.S. skier visits. Here's the breakdown from last winter, according to the Kotke end-of-year survey, the definitive statistical ski industry report published annually by the NSAA:On breaking my leg at Black Mountain of MaineMost of you are tired of hearing about this, but if you're new here, this is my big ski-patrol-saves-my-ass story:On federal chartersAn important piece of the NSP why-does-it-exist puzzle is its status, since 1980, as a federally chartered nonprofit organization. Congress charters such organizations “to carry out some regional or national public purpose,” according to a 2022 report on congress.gov. As with just about anything, a comprehensive list is frustratingly difficult to find (that's why I moonlight as ski area spreadsheet mad scientist), but federally chartered organizations include such vaunted entities as the American Red Cross, the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, and Disabled American Veterans. Here's a probably-not-entirely-accurate list on Wikipedia, and a government list from 1994.On “14 patrols unionizing across the west”Here's a list I compiled of unionized ski area groups back in January. I haven't updated it, so there may be a few additions since:On Snow AngelsThis is a pretty good gut-check conversation for the Speed Gods among us:On Wachusett's anti-theft systemSki theft sucks, and some ski areas are better at fighting it than others. One of the best I'm aware of is Wachusett, Massachusetts, which has installed a comprehensive system of ski-rack-to-parking-lot cameras that has reduced thieves' success rate to near zero. “A lot of times, the police will be waiting for them when they get home with the stolen board,” longtime Wachusett President Jeff Crowley told me on a 2022 visit to the ski area.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing all year long. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

    Un Mensaje a la Conciencia
    «El huevo de Colón»

    Un Mensaje a la Conciencia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 4:01


    (30 Aniversario de la Inauguración del Monumento El Huevo de Colón en Sevilla, España) «Estando Cristóbal Colón a la mesa con muchos nobles españoles, uno de ellos le dijo: “Sr. Colón, incluso si vuestra merced no hubiese encontrado las Indias Occidentales, no nos habría faltado una persona que hubiese emprendido una aventura similar a la vuestra aquí en España, que es tierra pródiga en grandes hombres muy entendidos en cosmografía y literatura.” Colón no respondió a estas palabras, pero luego de pedir que le trajeran un huevo, lo puso sobre la mesa y dijo: “Señores, apuesto con cualquiera de ustedes a que no serán capaces de poner este huevo de pie como yo lo haré... sin ayuda alguna.” Todos lo intentaron sin éxito. Cuando el huevo volvió a Colón, éste lo golpeó sutilmente contra la mesa aplastando la curvatura de su base, lo que permitió dejarlo de pie. [Entonces] todos los presentes... entendieron lo que quería decirles: que después de hecha y vista la hazaña, cualquiera sabe cómo hacerla.»1   De esta historia legendaria que cuenta Girolamo Benzoni en su controvertida obra titulada Historia del Nuevo Mundo, publicada en Venecia en 1565, procede la expresión popular «como el huevo de Colón», que el Diccionario de la Real Academia Española define como «cosa que aparenta tener mucha dificultad, pero resulta ser fácil al conocer su artificio».2 Aun en el caso de quienes no conozcan la expresión, es probable que alguna vez se les haya mostrado la solución a un problema mucho más fácil de lo que se imaginaban, y hayan exclamado: «¡Ahhhh! ¡Veeee!» El mismo día en que Jesucristo resucitó, dos de sus seguidores iban camino a un pueblo cerca de Jerusalén. Mientras conversaban acerca de lo ocurrido en los últimos días, Jesús se les acercó, comenzó a caminar con ellos y, como no lo reconocieron, le contaron: «A Jesús, el profeta de Nazaret... los sacerdotes principales y nuestros líderes lograron que los romanos lo mataran, clavándolo en una cruz. Nosotros esperábamos que él fuera el libertador de Israel. Pero ya hace tres días que murió. »Esta mañana, algunas de las mujeres de nuestro grupo... fueron muy temprano a la tumba, [pero] no encontraron el cuerpo de Jesús.... [Entonces] unos ángeles se les aparecieron y les dijeron que Jesús está vivo. [Después] algunos hombres del grupo fueron a la tumba... pero ellos tampoco vieron a Jesús. »“[Es que] no pueden entender? [—les dijo Jesús—.] ... ¿No sabían ustedes que el Mesías tenía que sufrir antes de subir al cielo para reinar?” Luego Jesús les explicó todo lo que la Biblia decía acerca de él.... [Más tarde,] cuando se sentaron a comer, Jesús tomó el pan, dio gracias a Dios, lo partió y se lo dio a ellos. Entonces los dos discípulos pudieron reconocerlo, ¡pero Jesús desapareció!»3 Fue así como por fin entendieron, y lo que se dijeron el uno al otro bien pudiera resumirse como si hubieran exclamado: «¡Ahhhh! ¡Veeee!» Gracias a Dios, ahora cada uno de los que creemos en su Hijo Jesucristo podemos disfrutar actualmente de un renacimiento espiritual y gozar eternamente de un renacimiento físico «como la resurrección de Cristo».4 Carlos ReyUn Mensaje a la Concienciawww.conciencia.net 1 Wikipedia, s.v. «Huevo de Colón» En línea 22 marzo 2025. 2 Diccionario de la lengua española de la Real Academia Española En línea 4 abril 2025. 3 Lc 24:13-32 (TLA) 4 Jn 3:1-16; 10:10; 1Co 15:12-23; 1Ts 4:13-18

    Nice Games Club
    Nice Thinking: "Ladder Game"

    Nice Games Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


    It's been awhile, but it's time for another video episode! This week, Mark's colleague Mike Lasch enters the clubhouse to build a digital prototype live on-air!Ladder GamePlayable "Ladder Game" prototypeMichael LaschConstruct 3Kuru Kuru KuruinWikipediaRoundaboutNo GoblinSteamSokobanWikipedia

    Most Wanted
    Linda Riss

    Most Wanted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 54:23


    This week Hannah, Sarah and Lauren talk about a "crazy love story", or possibly, terrible abuse and manipulation... you decide!October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here is week two.Resources:RAINN (anti-sexual violence organization): you can call at 1-800-656-4673, available 24 hours a day; you can also visit online at rainn.org.The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC): visit online for additional information at stalkingawareness.org.Domestic Violence Hotline: you can call at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text by sending “START” to 88788, or visit the website at thehotline.org.Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: you can call 988 to talk to someone 24 hours a day, or you can visit them online at 988lifeline.orgSources:Crazy LoveThe New York Times: Burt Pugach, Protagonist of a Strange Tabloid Love Story, Dies at 93 Los Angeles Times: Linda Pugach dies at 75; disfigured by lye, she married attacker by Elaine WooDaily Mail: NYC lawyer Burt Pugach, who blinded his girlfriend with lye then married her after prison, dies aged 93 leaving $15M to his married caregiver - now accused of starving him and getting him to change will by Ben Ashford and Shawn CohenTravalanche: The Crazy Love of Burt Pugach and Linda Riss by Trav S.D.Wikipedia

    Bad Bunny
    Bad Bunny's Halftime Controversy and Global Impact: A Cultural Phenomenon

    Bad Bunny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 3:41 Transcription Available


    Bad Bunny, known to many as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has been at the center of both music and cultural news this week, fueled by recent events and ongoing headlines. In the past several days, his name surged again after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson criticized his selection as next year's Super Bowl halftime headliner, going as far as to call Bad Bunny a “terrible” choice and labeling him “not a good role model.” According to TMZ Live on October 8, this has reignited public debate and led to intense discourse across social media, especially in the wake of former president Donald Trump's earlier disparaging comments about the NFL's pick. Despite the backlash from certain political figures, TMZ's coverage highlights how Bad Bunny remains hugely popular with a diverse range of fans, with voices across the Latino community pushing back against the criticism and emphasizing his global influence.Also making waves was Bad Bunny's attendance at Yankee Stadium this week, where social media lit up after a video clip circulated of him and his entourage seated during “God Bless America” in the seventh inning stretch. Amid the patriotic moment, fans online split between supporting his right to remain seated and those calling out what they perceived as disrespectful. The moment sparked discussions throughout Twitter and TikTok, adding another layer to the ongoing debate around his growing role as a cultural lightning rod.On the music front, Bad Bunny continues to celebrate the success of his sixth solo album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” The album, released January 2025, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was described by the Lagos Review as his “most introspective project to date.” It blends reggaeton and house music while drawing heavily on traditional Puerto Rican sounds and themes of nostalgia and cultural identity. Songs like “Pitorro de Coco,” which was released as a holiday single, and the chart-dominating “DTMF” have resonated especially strongly with fans, bolstered by creative collaborations and a deeply reflective tone. Wikipedia notes that every track from the album charted on the Billboard Hot 100, making Bad Bunny the first Latin artist to achieve more than 100 separate entries on the chart—a testament to his continued reach and relevance.His “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency in San Juan's Coliseo during July through September brought in over 600,000 attendees and reportedly boosted the Puerto Rican economy by $250 million, according to Moody Analytics, with additional spending nearing $400 million. The success of this residency led straight into plans for the “Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour,” set to kick off next month. Bad Bunny made headlines by specifically excluding U.S. cities from the tour due to concerns over ICE activity at large Latino gatherings, instead focusing on Europe, Australia, Japan, and Latin America. His statement emphasized a decision motivated by care for his fans' safety, not animosity toward previous U.S. successes.Music sites and industry commentators have also been buzzing about glimpses of Bad Bunny's cameo in the new trailer for Adam Sandler's “Happy Gilmore 2,” a further example of his expanding global profile and pop culture crossovers.Thank you for tuning in, and make sure to come back next week for more on the biggest names and stories in music and culture. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast
    Potato History | Gentle Reading for Sleep

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 35:12


    Drift off with a calm bedtime reading that helps ease insomnia and restless nights. Relax as Benjamin explores the fascinating story of the potato, blending gentle education with soothing narration designed to help you sleep peacefully. You'll discover how this humble tuber shaped cultures, cuisines, and economies across the globe, all while his steady voice lulls you into rest. There's no whispering or hypnosis here—just fact-filled, calm storytelling to ease anxiety, stress, and sleeplessness. Let your mind wander as you learn and relax, finding rest in this thoughtful bedtime journey. Press play and drift into gentle dreams. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Potato, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    UCLA Housing Voice
    Ep. 99: The ‘International' Code Council with Jesse Zwick (Incentives Series pt. 3)

    UCLA Housing Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 43:54 Transcription Available


    North American buildings are built different — literally. Councilmember Jesse Zwick explains how the organization behind our unusual standards is built to fail, and he makes the case for a new approach. This is part 3 of our series on misaligned incentives in housing policy. Show notes:Zwick, J. (2025). Out of Code: The Hidden Costs of US Building Standards.Episode 78 of UCLA Housing Voice, on the relationship between building height and construction costs (in the US).Wikipedia article on the Grenfell Tower fire in London.Stephen Smith's Slate article about elevator building codes.Episode 98 of UCLA Housing Voice, on elevator building code in the US and Canada.Strong Towns article featuring the quote by Lawrence Veiller.

    Marvel by the Month
    #288: March 1977 - "Phoenix Unleashed!"

    Marvel by the Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 82:23


    For 80+ minutes of bonus content — including our coverage of 23 more Marvel comics in the Mighty MBTM Checklist — support us at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth. $5 a month gets you instant access to our bonus feed of over 180 extended and exclusive episodes. $10 a month lets you help pick the comics we cover in depth and gets you a shout-out at the end of the episode!WHOOPS! Ignore the bit at the end where Bryan says that we'll be starting a new off-week series next week. He jumped the gun by two weeks! Next week will be MAROONED by the Month Episode 02. Stories Covered in this Episode:"The Vicious and the Valiant" - Thor #260, written by Len Wein, art by Walt Simonson and Tony DeZuniga, letters by John Costanza, colors by Glynis Wein, edited by Len Wein, ©1977 Marvel Comics"Phoenix Unleashed!" - X-Men #105, written by Chris Claremont, art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton, letters by Tom Orzechowski, colors by Andy Yanchus, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics"The Trial!" - Avengers #160, written by Jim Shooter, art by George Pérez and Pablo Marcos, letters by Denise Wohl, colors by Roger Slifer and David Kraft, edited by Archie Goodwin, ©1977 Marvel Comics "Marvel by the Month" theme v. 4 written and performed by Robb Milne. All incidental music by Robb Milne.Visit us on the internet (and buy some stuff) at marvelbythemonth.com, follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and Instagram (for now) at @marvelbythemonth, and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

    The Next Track
    Episode #318: Biopics

    The Next Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 28:00


    Why are there so many biopics about musicians lately? Follow the money... Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes Rock's Legends Were Messy. You'd Never Know That From Today's Movies. - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/magazine/rock-music-documentaries-biopics.html) Upcoming Biopics! Which ones are you excited for? (https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1ht404g/upcoming_biopics_which_ones_are_you_excited_for/) 'Hot Rodent Boyfriends' - A Guide To The Most Famous 'Rat Men' (https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/g61080396/hot-rodent-boyfriends/) Beatlemania (musical) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatlemania_(musical)) Our next tracks: Fred Hersch: The Surrounding Green (https://amzn.to/47fD7RW) Hell-Bent: Insurgent Country, Vol. 2 (https://amzn.to/3WsH5QZ) If you like the show, please subscribe in Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

    Off Air... with Jane and Fi
    Sharing underwear is for blood relatives only (with Joanna Lumley)

    Off Air... with Jane and Fi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 49:39


    It's Wednesday! Tomorrow is Thursday, and then - guess what - Friday! Nearly there… Jane and Fi chat the Frankfurt kitchen, knocking on wood, career changes, and Jane's Wikipedia page. Plus, national treasure Joanna Lumley reflects on her career and discusses her new book 'My Book of Treasures'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bedtime with Wikipedia

    Path to the top... Get cozy and relax! This podcast is funded by advertising. Info and offers from our sponsors: linktr.ee/PodcastForSleep Here's the Wikipedia article (revised): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stairs CC BY-SA 4.0

    Not Another Marketing Podcast
    Wikipedia and marketing with Bill Beutler. The edit wars!

    Not Another Marketing Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


    LibriVox Audiobooks
    2 B R 0 2 B (Dramatic Reading)

    LibriVox Audiobooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 22:20


    Support Us at Donation Page – LibriVox Free AudiobooksKurt Vonnegut, Jr. was a prolific and genre-bending American novelist known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, such as Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions. 2 B R 0 2 B is a satiric short story that imagines life (and death) in a future world where aging has been "cured" and population control is mandated and administered by the government. (Summary by Wikipedia and Laurie Anne Walden)This recording is done as a dramatic reading.Characters:Narrator: Denny SayersHospital Orderly: Mark F. SmithPainter: Alan Davis-DrakeLeora Duncan: Laurie Anne WaldenDr. Hitz: Michael YardWehling: Julian JamisonFederal Bureau of Termination hostess: Kara ShallenbergGenre(s): Dramatic Readings, Science FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): short stories (700), science fiction (417), dramatic reading (41), Vonnegut (4), 2br02b (2), 2 b r 0 2 b (1)Support Us at ⁠Donation Page – LibriVox Free Audiobooks⁠

    The Tiberius Show
    Wikimedian - Lane Rasberry

    The Tiberius Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 30:01


    How reliable is Wikipedia, really? Today Tiberius sits down with Lane Rasberry, a professional Wikimedian-in-Residence at the University of Virginia, to unpack how articles are written, fact-checked, and kept up to date across 300+ languages. Lane shares why he started (yep, as a mischievous student!), how conflicts between editors get resolved, and what makes Wikipedia different from old-school paper encyclopedias. We dig into AI's role, online civility, libraries vs. the internet, and even do a fun Math Corners segment modeling traffic spikes when a pop star drops a surprise album.What you'll learn•    How Wikipedia's community fact-checking really works•    Why sources matter more than “experts” on-wiki•    Differences between Wikipedia and printed encyclopedias•    Handling editor disputes with empathy and process•    Where AI helps (and where it worries Lane)•    Why teens absolutely can start editing—safely and smartly•    Math Corners: modeling a 7-day pageview surge after a surprise album dropBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.

    Scriptnotes Podcast
    161 - A Cheap Cut of Meat Soaked in Butter (Encore)

    Scriptnotes Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 69:47


    John and Craig invite Aline Brosh McKenna back to celebrate the third anniversary of Scriptnotes. It's a jam-packed, glass-and-a-half of wine, listener-favorite episode. They look at ways to breathe new life into scenes and characters that aren't working, box office journalism and how Hollywood is always dying, scene geography, and the role of emotional intelligence (or EQ) in a writer's career. In our bonus segment for premium members, we have original outtakes from the episode where we look at what changed in the world in our first three years on air, make predictions for what's to come, re-invent Spanx, and of course talk about D&D. Links: Going to the 2025 Austin Film Festival? Submit to our LIVE Three Page Challenge here! The original episode 161 and its transcript Aline Brosh McKenna on Instagram and IMDb Why do people throw tomatoes? from How Stuff Works The Knowledge Global Entry From 2014: Movies Have Worst Summer Since 1997 by Brooks Barnes Mimeographs on Wikipedia and eBay Maguire Watch on Everything is Terrible! Filthy Scriptnotes episodes The Angeles Crest Fiasco and The Dirty Show The Honourable Woman This Movie Will Require Dinosaurs by C. W. Neill N3TWORK Preorder the Scriptnotes Book! Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Become a Scriptnotes Premium member, or gift a subscription Subscribe to Scriptnotes on YouTube Scriptnotes on Instagram John August on Bluesky and Instagram Outro by Robert Hutchison (send us yours!) This episode was originally produced by Stuart Friedel. Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

    Seriously Mysterious
    The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders

    Seriously Mysterious

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 19:27 Transcription Available


    A string of murders shows a disturbing pattern, but is it the work of one killer or several?Thank you AP News, the San Franciso Examiner, The Press Democrat, AllThatsInterseting.com, the Sacramento Bee, AnotherBundyBlog.com, ZodiacCyphers.com; the Mask of Guilt, Northern Crimes, Scary Mysteries and Randomness Reloaded youtube channels as well as Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LDo you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2025

    Litigation Radio
    Litigating on Your Own Behalf: How a Ground Breaker Breaks Career Barriers

    Litigation Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 53:49


    Is your career stuck in a rut? Hear what it takes to carve a meaningful career in law, as host Michal “Mic” Rogson sits down with Jill Wine-Banks, a history making lawyer who served as the only woman on the Watergate prosecution team and left a trail of shattered glass ceilings throughout her career. Wine-Banks shares how she built her extraordinary career tackling organized crime, a corrupt president, and led military and state legal teams. She headed the American Bar Association, corporate legal departments, and went on to host influential podcasts, published an autobiography, and serves as a legal consultant and contributor for MSNBC. Feeling locked in place in your career? Wine-Banks offers motivational insights about taking risks, moving forward, and never settling for the status quo. What do you really want to do, and what's holding you back? Throughout her fascinating career, Wine-Banks continually accepted new challenges, broke down barriers, and reinvented herself over and over again. Resources:  iGen Politics podcast Just the Facts podcast Jill Wine-Banks, Wikipedia entry “The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President,” by Jill Wine-Banks “The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life,” by Erving Goffman, Amazon “Gideon's Trumpet: How One Man, a Poor Prisoner, Took His Case to the Supreme Court and Changed the Law of the United States,” by Anthony Lewis Assembly of Captive European Nations, Wikipedia American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section

    Turning Tides
    Turning Tides: Algeria: Courage of Despair, 1830 - 1871: Episode 1

    Turning Tides

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 72:48


    Turning Tides: Algeria will discuss the history of the colonization and subsequent battles which plagued Algeria. The first episode, Courage of Despair, will cover the period from 1830 to 1871, in which Algeria was invaded and colonized by the French -- all while managing their own internal secular struggles, as well as Emir Abd al-Qadir's stalwart defense of his people and the Islamic religion in the face of genocide.If you'd like to donate or sponsor the podcast, our PayPal is @TurningTidesPodcast1, or you can donate to us through our Buy Me a Coffee link: buymeacoffee.com/theturningtidespodcast. Thank you for your support!Produced by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone in affiliation with AntiKs Entertainment.Researched and written by Joseph PasconeEdited and revised by Melissa Marie BrownIntro and Outro created by Melissa Marie Brown and Joseph Pascone using Motion ArrayWebsite: https://theturningtidespodcast.weebly.com/IG/YouTube/Threads/Facebook: @theturningtidespodcastBluesky/Mastodon: @turningtidespodEmail: theturningtidespodcast@gmail.comIG/YouTube/Facebook/Threads/TikTok/Bluesky/Mastodon: @antiksentEmail: antiksent@gmail.comEpisode 1 Sources:1. French Invasion: Algerian Resistance (1830 - 1871), by S.E. Al-Djazairi2. The Algerian War of Liberation, 1954 - 1962, Myths and Lies, by S.E. Al-Djazairi3. A Short History of Algeria, by Lina De Marco4. Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader: A Story of True Jihad, by John W. Kiser5. The History of Algeria: From Berbers to Independence, by Fatima Linda Haddad6. A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954 - 1962, by Alistair Horne7. Wikipedia

    Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics
    Litigating on Your Own Behalf: How a Ground Breaker Breaks Career Barriers

    Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 53:49


    Is your career stuck in a rut? Hear what it takes to carve a meaningful career in law, as host Michal “Mic” Rogson sits down with Jill Wine-Banks, a history making lawyer who served as the only woman on the Watergate prosecution team and left a trail of shattered glass ceilings throughout her career. Wine-Banks shares how she built her extraordinary career tackling organized crime, a corrupt president, and led military and state legal teams. She headed the American Bar Association, corporate legal departments, and went on to host influential podcasts, published an autobiography, and serves as a legal consultant and contributor for MSNBC. Feeling locked in place in your career? Wine-Banks offers motivational insights about taking risks, moving forward, and never settling for the status quo. What do you really want to do, and what's holding you back? Throughout her fascinating career, Wine-Banks continually accepted new challenges, broke down barriers, and reinvented herself over and over again. Resources:  iGen Politics podcast Just the Facts podcast Jill Wine-Banks, Wikipedia entry “The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President,” by Jill Wine-Banks “The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life,” by Erving Goffman, Amazon “Gideon's Trumpet: How One Man, a Poor Prisoner, Took His Case to the Supreme Court and Changed the Law of the United States,” by Anthony Lewis Assembly of Captive European Nations, Wikipedia American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Jimmy Dore Show
    Wikipedia Founder Tells Tucker The CIA Runs Wikipedia!

    The Jimmy Dore Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 57:13


    During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger pointed out that intelligence agencies like the CIA manipulate Wikipedia content for propaganda purposes. Jimmy discusses how anti-establishment or anti-war figures are unable to edit their own pages while establishment-friendly outlets such as The New York Times and CNN are approved as reliable sources.  The segment also explores evidence of organized efforts by Israeli groups and Zionist organizations to influence Wikipedia's coverage of Middle East issues. Jimmy concludes by mocking billionaire Elon Musk's plan to create “Grokipedia” as a supposed free-speech alternative, expressing skepticism toward both corporate and government control over online information. Plus segments on former Clinton administration official Robert Reich lying about Trump and the government shutdown and the new Zionist censors at TikTok who are already doing their dirty work to shut down criticism of Israel. Also featuring Mike MacRae and Stef Zamorano! And a phone call from JD Vance!

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast
    Sherlock Holmes | Calm Bedtime Reading for Sleep

    I Can’t Sleep Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 46:24


    Drift off with this calm bedtime reading of Sherlock Holmes, perfect for sleep and relief from insomnia. Gentle narration helps you relax as you explore the fascinating world of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective. Benjamin's steady cadence offers a soothing way to quiet your mind, combining peaceful storytelling with educational discovery. There's no whispering or hypnosis—just calm, fact-filled reading to ease stress, anxiety, and restless nights. Press play, close your eyes, and let the timeless adventures of Holmes carry you into deep rest. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Sherlock Holmes, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Holmes), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Whiskey Hell Podcast
    Fighting for Peace

    Whiskey Hell Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 149:26 Transcription Available


    Season 6 kicks off with the government being shut down and generals being called to order. This week we get into all of the menutia that goes along with those two stories. The FBI locks horns ith the ADL and it's attacks on Christianity. Eternal peace in the middle east was discussed as Trump gets closer to a deal between Hamas and Israel. We disect the plan to turn Gaza into a swell place to live. Grokipedia is on its way. Wikipedia failed, will X get it right? Lots to talk about and take note of. Be sure to join the Substack at www.razorwirenews.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/razor-wire-news--5683729/support.www.razorwirenews.com

    From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
    “HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 (108)

    From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 41:34


    EPISODE 108 -  “HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY: GLENN FORD & ELEANOR POWELL, REMEMBERED BY SON PETER FORD” - 10/06/25 PETER FORD was born into Hollywood royalty. As the son of MGM dancing sensation ELEANOR POWELL, and rugged leading man GLENN FORD, he was born into a world stat few can imagine. He lived in a mansion in Beverly Hills with a staff of 8. He called RITA HAYWORTH “Aunt Rita,” was babysat by JAMES MASON, had his first martini (at 10!) thanks to FRITZ LANG, and often had luminaries like HENRY FONDA, BARBARA STANWYCK, and CLARK GABLE at his dining room table. Peter once wrote, “I was sent by Central Casting to play the role of the perfect Hollywood son in this idyllic world of make-believe. I was great and performed flawlessly. It was hard work but I was underpaid!” Join us as Peter offers a fascinating, honest, and informative discussion of his loving, but complicated relationship with his parents, and what it was like to grow up surrounded by icons.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Glenn Ford: A Life (2011), by Peter Ford; “Peter Ford, A Star's Son: The Hardest Job in the World,” April 2011, by Charles Ziarko, Classic Images;  www.PeterFord.com; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Gilda (1946), starring Glenn Ford & RitaHayworth; The Big Heat (1953), starring Glenn Ford & Gloria Grahame; Heaven With The Barbed Wire Fence (1939), starring Glenn Ford, Jean Rogers & Richard Conte; So Ends the Night (1941), starring Fredric March, Glenn Ford & Margaret Sullavan; The Loves of Carmen (1948), starring Glenn Ford & Rita Hayworth; The Man From Colorado (1948), starring Glen Ford, William Holden & Ellen Drew; The Blackboard Jungle (1955), starring Glenn Ford, Sidney Poitier & Anne Francis; Interrupted Melody (1955), starring Glenn Ford & Eleanor Parker; 3:10 to Yuma (1957), starring Glenn Ford & Van Heflin; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MCU Rewind
    Ultimate Penultimate - Jessica Jones S3 12: AKA A Lotta Worms

    MCU Rewind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 62:03


    In this episode we chat about Netflix's Marvel's Jessica Jones! Season 3 Episode 12 - AKA A Lotta Worms You can find the complete plot on Wikipedia here (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica_Jones_(season_3)#Episodes)

    Slate Star Codex Podcast
    Your Review: The Russo-Ukrainian War

    Slate Star Codex Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 37:20


    [This is one of the finalists in the 2025 review contest, written by an ACX reader who will remain anonymous until after voting is done. I'll be posting about one of these a week for several months. When you've read them all, I'll ask you to vote for a favorite, so remember which ones you liked] You Can Just Do Things In the winter of 2022 I was unhappily working at a dull but decently compensated IT job, which I had come upon at last after four years of phoning it in at college and abandoning my brief stint as an MMA Fighter/Porn Store Security Guard due to feeling like I was getting too old to be broke. If pressure to fit in with my yuppie, family-and-career-having peers pushed me into corporate life, the depressing mundanity of Covid-era day-to-day pushed me out just as quickly. On February 24th, 2022, Russia began its full scale invasion, and America learned what a “Ukraine” was. Having long used politics as a surrogate activity to distract myself from my life of chronic underachievement, I was already a little more familiar than most with the country's woes, and had followed the conflict from the time of the Euromaidan protests. Years before I had read of the likes of Azov and its many foreign volunteers, and had even periodically fantasized about dropping everything and going to the Donetsk Airport. But no, that Wasn't The Type Of Thing Normal People Like Me Did, so instead I joined my own country's armed forces, sat around pushing papers, earned the dubious honor of washing out “ahead of schedule”, and finally graduated college with a not very useful degree and a mediocre GPA. With the invasion however, things changed. Before I had always vaguely felt that I would eventually end up doing something “cool”, and had soothed myself with reassurances that I was still in the “early life” section of my future Wikipedia article and would bide my time before I made my play at greatness. Now however, the unrealisticness of this conceit was thrown into uncomfortably sharp relief by a certain contrast I could not not ignore. Only three days after the start of the full scale invasion, Ukrainian foreign minister Dymytro Kuleba announced the creation of the “International Legion For The Territorial Defense Of Ukraine”. Unlike in 2014, Ukraine was now specifically and officially soliciting foreigners with military experience to fight for them! I was at least technically in that category! I thought about my own time in the military. My ideas of going to war in Afghanistan had been quashed by the US withdrawal not long after I joined, and I had quickly found that military life involved more editing forms in Adobe Acrobat and less explosions than I had naively supposed. But this was a real war, a deadly serious war, and a major, world defining event at that. In the early months of the invasion the international media talked about almost nothing else. I spent all day at my desk pretending to work while frantically refreshing OSINT live maps and breathlessly following news from the front. I remember the circulation of harrowing video clips. Kalashnikovs being distributed to civilians in Kyiv, the mayor of a small village publicly asking its inhabitants whether they should personally accede to Russian ultimatums, or risk having their property destroyed and lives forfeit- to resounding cries of “Glory to Ukraine”. The Ukrainians' courage blew my mind. There were people who really had something to die for, and by extension something to live for. Meanwhile, there I was, sipping coffee and getting fat. The creation of the legion felt like destiny was reaching its hand out to me. Was I really going to ignore it so I could handle support tickets for the rest of my life? https://www.astralcodexten.com/p/your-review-the-russo-ukrainian-war  

    Reasonable Faith Podcast
    Question of the Week #959: Correcting Wikipedia

    Reasonable Faith Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 3:49


    Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/correcting-wikipedia