Podcasts about Hazard

There’s a lot to enjoy about The Weight: the tactile 1930s Oregon setting, strong performances from Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, a premise that allows for multiple suspense sequences. But Padraic McKinley’s directorial debut is arguably lacking in thematic heft and visceral grit, particularly when compared to the other film in this pairing. So after considering how The Weight succeeds and struggles on its own terms, we bring William Friedkin’s 1977 cult classic Sorcerer back in to consider how these two films about desperate men given a deadly opportunity differ in their approach to flawed protagonists, bridge-based action scenes, and lone female characters of consequence, and the one plot hole they have in common. Then our returning guest, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi, offers a Your Next Picture Show recommendation for another 2026 film involving the transportation of dangerous cargo, The Rivals of Amziah King. Please share your thoughts about Sorcerer, The Weight, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime and Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an occupation, working in the snow sports industry as a guide, instructor, coach and patroller has one of the highest non-fatal workplace injury rates in North America.Recreationally, skiing and snowboarding are often thought of as extreme sports, although I think we can all agree there is a range to that. Still, both resort and backcountry skiing and riding come with a much higher level of risk than most sports.In this episode, Jordy and Chris discuss what it takes to manage risk in snow more effectively. Chris leads the discussion leaning into the extensive work he has done on the Managing Risk on Snow program with Whistler Blackcomb and the Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (PSIC).Chris is currently developing the Managing Risk on Snow Certification for Instructors and Patrollers. When complete, this will be a four-level online certification stream with each level taking approximately three hours to complete. The first two levels are now complete.Jordy shares his extensive experience as an ACMG Mountain guide working in the Heli-ski and backcountry ski industry as well as his ski racing background.Both Chris and Jordy share what it takes to manage risk in snow more effectively so that you can reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.Key TakeawaysChallenges of the Ski Environment: People are making decisions on the move. The environment is very changeable and fast moving. Conditions are inconsistent and the people themselves are unpredictable. All of this creates a high level of uncertainty.Smart Risk: Smart Risks are risks that are designed to maximize opportunities for growth and rewards, while reducing the chance of experiencing negative outcomes - to acceptable levels.Smart Risk Criteria: Smart risks are Calculated, Acceptable, Necessary and Prepared for.Key Components of Managing Risk: Managing hazard, exposure and vulnerability. Hazard is the thing that can cause us harm. Exposure is our proximity to the hazard, often measured in time, frequency and distance. Vulnersbility, is our susceptibility or fragility to the hazard. These are the three components that we are working to manage the most when it comes to managing risk.Three Top Risk Strategies: Reducing vulnersbility, limiting exposure by avoiding unnecessary risks and making sure we are prepared and ready.Guest BiosChris Kaipio is the produce and co-host of Delivering Adventure.He has worked in the adventure industry as an instructor, guide, trainer and manager since 2001.Chris is currently developing the Managing Risk on Snow eLearning Certification for the Professional Ski Instructors of Canada. When complete, this will be a robust four level online risk management and decision-making certification for guides and Instructors.Chris has written the book Power to Influence: How to get the best out of ourselves and others. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. This is where he met Jordy Shepherd.Jordy Shepherd is the co-host of Delivering Adventure.Jordy is an internationally certified ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide, guide trainer, an avalanche educator, rescue specialist, and a former park warden.His work experience includes Canadian Avalanche Association Course Leader for Avalanche Search and Rescue Advanced Skills, Provincial Park Ranger, National Park Warden, Wildlife Conflict Specialist, Wildland and Structural Firefighter, Mountain and Industrial Rescue Specialist, Heli-skiing Operations Manager and Lead Guide, and Licensed Real Estate Agent.In addition to all of his work in the adventure guiding industry, Jordy runs a successful real estate company in Canmore Alberta where he currently lives with is family.Guest ResourcesPSIC Managing Risk on Snow Certification: https://www.psic.pro/managing-risk-certificationFollow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventure

Mortgage rates today, housing market news, and Federal Reserve analysis — explained in plain English by a mortgage loan originator with 38 years in the business. No hype. Just real data and practical next steps.

What challenges do space lasers present? How does a network of Starlink satellites compare to the infrastructure required for Golden Dome? If Golden Dome were to be operational, what would U.S. nuclear policy look like and how could an adversary respond? In this BONUS episode of Nukes of Hazard, we return to our live annual conference, "$1 Trillion and Counting: The Pentagon Budget Squeezing Our Real Security," for the live audience Question & Answer session. Experts Andrew Facini, Joe Cirincione, Dr. Laura Grego and Clayton Swope dive deeper into the technical flaws of space weapons, the soaring costs of national missile defense concepts and practical strategies for prioritizing diplomacy over bottomless defense budgets. Coming up next: Stay tuned to your feed for full coverage of our conference's second panel examining the true costs of the current war with Iran.

Councils around the country are re-assessing how they manage the natural hazards facing their communities, after an independent report found the six deaths in the February Mount Maunganui landslide were preventable. Selwyn District Council chief executive Steve Gibling spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mortgage rates today: inflation came in cooler than expected, and that's good news for homebuyers and homeowners watching the bond market. PCE, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, held at 3.4% when the market expected 3.7%. In this update I break down what that means for mortgage rates and what's most likely to happen over the next few weeks.

There’s a lot to enjoy about The Weight: the tactile 1930s Oregon setting, strong performances from Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe, a premise that allows for multiple suspense sequences. But Padraic McKinley’s directorial debut is arguably lacking in thematic heft and visceral grit, particularly when compared to the other film in this pairing. So after considering how The Weight succeeds and struggles on its own terms, we bring William Friedkin’s 1977 cult classic Sorcerer back in to consider how these two films about desperate men given a deadly opportunity differ in their approach to flawed protagonists, bridge-based action scenes, and lone female characters of consequence, and the one plot hole they have in common. Then our returning guest, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi, offers a Your Next Picture Show recommendation for another 2026 film involving the transportation of dangerous cargo, The Rivals of Amziah King. Please share your thoughts about Sorcerer, The Weight, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime and Alexander Mackendrick’s Sweet Smell of Success This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mortgage rates are at 7.5% today, up from 5.99% in March, and the housing market would need to fall about 14% to bring your payment back. I break down the Case-Shiller home price report, the PCE inflation number, and why I see a 70% chance the Federal Reserve raises rates at its next meeting.

The Managers Speak – A Taste of What's Coming…We spend plenty of time talking about the managers of the Arkham Avengers Fantasy Football League — so perhaps it's time we actually heard from them! In this special short episode, The Host opens the interview vault and gives listeners a sneak preview of conversations coming to the podcast over the next few weeks.Hear snippets from Raglan Road and Pitch Perfect, Silverstroke chatting with Eamon, and The Host meets one of the managers from The Dubs of Hazard.They talk FPL, rival managers, life in the Arkham Avengers and the highs and lows of trying to survive another Fantasy season.These are only the tasters. The full conversations are still to come.Turn it up and meet some of the managers behind the teams.And remember, if you want to get in touch just drop us a line to:arkhamavengerspodcast@gmail.com Send us Fan Mail

Can national missile defense actually protect us? Can we justify its massive price tag? In this special episode of Nukes of Hazard, recorded live at our annual conference themed "$1 Trillion and Counting: The Pentagon Budget Squeezing Our Real Security," experts Andrew Facini, Joe Cirincione, Dr. Laura Grego, and Clayton Swopes take on misguided ideas about national missile defense. From historic programs to present-day concepts like the "Golden Dome," the panel discusses the financial and technical limits of space weapons — and makes the compelling case for an alternative security solution. Bonus Alert: Keep an eye on your feed for a special bonus episode featuring the live audience Q&A, plus upcoming coverage of our panel on the costs of the war with Iran!

Mortgage rates today are jumping toward 7.5% as oil prices surge over 4% and the mortgage bond market drops 38 ticks. I break down the bond market, inflation data, and Federal Reserve rate hike odds so homebuyers, homeowners, and realtors know what to expect.In this episode of The Rate Update:

Mortgage rates jumped from 7.17% to 7.45% in just 48 hours this week, and I'm breaking down exactly why. Hot Services and Manufacturing PMI inflation numbers on Wednesday spooked the bond market, and here's what it means for your rate, your budget, and next week's Fed data.

Mortgage rates today are about 7.25% after hot inflation numbers hit the bond market, and the Federal Reserve now has a 70% chance of a rate hike priced in. I break down what it means for your payment and what to watch next.If you're a homebuyer, a homeowner tracking your rate, or a realtor explaining this to clients, here's what I cover today:

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Mortgage rates today are moving because of the bond market and oil prices, not the Federal Reserve. Here's what really affects mortgage rates and why homes are still so unaffordable.If you're a homebuyer, realtor, loan officer, or homeowner watching where rates go from here, I break down the mortgage bond, inflation, oil, and the Fed in plain English, with the real numbers.IN THIS EPISODE

Padraic McKinley’s The Weight isn’t a remake ofThe Wages of Fear, though it feels deeply indebted to the H.G. Clouzot classic in its thrilling depiction of a group of outlaws on a near-impossible mission across deadly terrain. William Friedkin’s 1977 cult favorite Sorcerer technically isn’t a Wages remake, either — Friedkin insisted it was his own adaptation of the original Georges Arnaud novel — though it’s similarly difficult to watch without thinking about its predecessor. So you’ll forgive us if this week’s revisitation of Sorcerer takes a few detours into Wages as we consider how Friedkin put his own distinctive stamp on this juicy premise, whether the film’s extended prologue works toward or against its narrative momentum, and how much of Sorcerer’s notoriously arduous production comes across on screen. Then in Feedback, a listener provides a recommendation for a recent under-the-radar road movie that follows in the tire tracks of Paris, Texas and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Please share your thoughts about Sorcerer, The Weight, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Padraic McKinley’s The Weight isn’t a remake ofThe Wages of Fear, though it feels deeply indebted to the H.G. Clouzot classic in its thrilling depiction of a group of outlaws on a near-impossible mission across deadly terrain. William Friedkin’s 1977 cult favorite Sorcerer technically isn’t a Wages remake, either — Friedkin insisted it was his own adaptation of the original Georges Arnaud novel — though it’s similarly difficult to watch without thinking about its predecessor. So you’ll forgive us if this week’s revisitation of Sorcerer takes a few detours into Wages as we consider how Friedkin put his own distinctive stamp on this juicy premise, whether the film’s extended prologue works toward or against its narrative momentum, and how much of Sorcerer’s notoriously arduous production comes across on screen. Then in Feedback, a listener provides a recommendation for a recent under-the-radar road movie that follows in the tire tracks of Paris, Texas and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Please share your thoughts about Sorcerer, The Weight, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healing Your Relationship with Food, Alcohol, and Yourself with Stephanie HazardMany of us turn to food, alcohol, or other coping mechanisms when life feels overwhelming. But what if those behaviors aren't signs of weakness or failure? What if they're actually attempts to feel safe?In this insightful episode, Linda sits down with recovery coach, speaker, and author Stephanie Hazard to discuss healing our relationship with food, alcohol, and ourselves. Stephanie shares her personal journey, which began at age 11 when she went on her first diet after years of teasing and comparing herself to her mother, a model and actress. What started as a desire to be accepted eventually developed into an eating disorder and later struggles with alcohol.Stephanie explains that addictions and unhealthy behaviors often serve an important purpose, even when we're not consciously aware of it. At their core, they help regulate our nervous system and create a sense of safety. Whether it's controlling food intake, drinking alcohol, or engaging in other compulsive behaviors, these actions are often attempts to soothe emotional distress and regain a sense of control.Drawing from Polyvagal Theory, Stephanie explains how our nervous system constantly scans for safety or danger. When we understand these biological responses, we can approach recovery with greater compassion and effectiveness. Rather than asking, "What's wrong with me?" we can begin asking, "What happened to me?" and "What do I need to feel safe enough?"During this conversation, Stephanie also clarifies the difference between coping mechanisms and coping skills. While coping mechanisms often help us avoid, numb, or escape uncomfortable emotions, coping skills help us build a healthier, more fulfilling life.In recognition of National Recovery Month, Stephanie shares her own recovery journey and discusses the many resources available to support healing. She describes recovery as a "stew" made up of many helpful ingredients, including therapy, support groups, recovery coaching, breathwork, community, and self-awareness. She emphasizes that recovery is not one-size-fits-all and encourages each person to define what recovery means for them.Whether you're navigating challenges with food, alcohol, or any other unhealthy coping pattern, this episode offers hope, practical tools, and a compassionate reminder that recovery is about much more than quitting a behavior—it's about creating a life that feels meaningful, connected, and joyful.About Stephanie HazardStephanie Hazard is a Certified Recovery Coach, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, speaker, and author of Making Sobriety Stick. She specializes in helping individuals heal from eating disorders, alcohol dependency, and other addictive behaviors through trauma-informed and polyvagal-informed approaches.Learn more about Stephanie and her work at:Path Toward RecoveryKey TakeawaysAddictions often develop as attempts to create safety and regulate the nervous system.Food and alcohol are frequently used to soothe emotional discomfort rather than satisfy physical needs.Polyvagal Theory helps explain why we react differently depending on whether we feel safe, threatened, or overwhelmed.Recovery begins with compassion and understanding, not shame and self-criticism.Coping mechanisms numb or avoid difficult emotions; coping skills help create a healthier life.Recovery looks different for everyone and should be tailored to individual goals and values.Being "alcohol-free" can feel more empowering and intentional than viewing recovery as restriction.Healing involves reconnecting with yourself, your body, and supportive relationships.Breathwork, active listening, and nervous system regulation can be powerful tools for recovery.Lasting recovery is about creating a life that feels joyful, meaningful, and worth living.Listen, Share, and SupportIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need hope today.Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and help us spread more healing and inspiration to the world.Free Resource for HealingIf you're ready to release stress, calm your mind, and begin healing from within, visit:

Mortgage rates, inflation, and the bond market are all reacting to oil prices and this week's Federal Reserve outlook. In today's video I break down the MBS bond market, the jobs report, and the 10 Year Treasury to help you decide if now is the time to lock in your mortgage rate, refinance, or keep waiting.

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Popular car manufacturer BYD has issued a major safety recall for over 32,000 Shark 6 ute models in Australia because a faulty underbody support cable can snap and cause the spare wheel to detach while driving. Motoring expert Paul Gover joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to recommend that affected owners temporarily remove their spare tyre while waiting for dealership repairs, noting that despite the reputational hit to the brand, parts replacements will take time to roll out nationwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leo's a busy guy. He pulls to a screech in front of the gas pumps, jumps out, slides across the hood of the car and starts pumping gas before his feet hit the ground -all while the engine is still running. His wife is used to Leo's ‘Dukes of Hazard' routine but draws the line at gasing up with a running engine. Click and Clack are ‘Boss Hogg' and ‘Roscoe P. Coltrane' laying down the law on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. Car Talk's perks include full archive access, new call-in bonus episodes with Ray, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Mortgage rates went down after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point. Here is how the bond market, oil prices, and inflation really control your mortgage rate, and what homebuyers and realtors should do next.I walk through the mortgage bond chart I check every morning, what the Fed actually controls versus what moves your rate, and why oil is the real inflation problem.

Mortgage rates, inflation, and the bond market all moved fast today after the Federal Reserve raised rates a quarter point, its first hike in three years, then handed markets a dot plot that caught everyone off guard. In this episode I break down why rates plunged after the Fed's press conference, what today's jobless claims and building permits numbers tell us, and why oil prices are still the biggest risk for another rate hike.

Mortgage rates jumped from 5.99% to 7.2% without the Federal Reserve raising rates once in the last six months. In today's update I break down why oil, inflation, and the bond market are really driving your rate, what today's Fed meeting means, and what I'm telling my clients right now.

Rev. Kevin Kitrell Ross believes that religious communities cannot stay on the sidelines of public life, and that staying neutral when people are treated unjustly is itself a choice with real consequences. A minister in the Unity tradition, Ross continues the work of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. in seeing political action as something his faith requires, not something optional. Our conversation looks at how his faith and community strengthen this conviction, the costs of staying quiet, and how he sees the responsibilities of religious people and communities today.Show Notes:Unity of Sacramento (https://unityofsacramento.org/)Send us Fan Mail

Mortgage rates, inflation, and the bond market are all reacting to one thing this week: oil above $100 a barrel and the Federal Reserve's rate decision. Here's what the Fed is actually watching, and why mortgage rates could still fall even if they hike.

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Stephanie Hazard, a dedicated recovery coach, author, and speaker with 26 years of experience in recovery from alcohol use disorder and an eating disorder. Stephanie shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and the lessons she has learned along the way, emphasizing the importance of making sobriety stick.Listeners will gain insight into:- The difference between simply stopping substance use and building a sustainable life of recovery- How environmental factors and support systems play a crucial role in long-term sobriety- The impact of co-occurring disorders and the holistic approach to recovery- Misconceptions about recovery and the various pathways available- Practical habits and daily decisions that can foster lasting changeStephanie also discusses her new book, *Making Sobriety Stick: A Recovery Coach's Guide to Sustainable Change*, which serves as a resource for individuals and families navigating the complexities of recovery. With actionable strategies and heartfelt advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand addiction and support their loved ones on their recovery journey.For more information on Stephanie Hazard and to pre-order her book, visit www.pathtorecovery.comSupport the show

Mortgage rates jumped to 7% this week after hot inflation data, and the Federal Reserve now has a 70% chance of raising rates at next week's meeting. I break down this week's CPI and PPI reports, what the bond market is doing right now, and why oil prices are the number to watch next.

John H. Cunningham and Ted E. Haynes talk with Mike about Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers, their documentary on the founding members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. The pair met at the Key West Film Festival and set out to make a short about steel guitarist Roger Bartlett; six interviews in, they knew they had a feature, and by the time they wrapped in April 2025 they'd shot eighteen more and amassed six hundred pieces of archival material.They talk about the trust the surviving Reefers placed in them, editor Richard Lowe (Muscle Shoals) and archival producer Adam Lawrence sorting through decades of footage, the Key West and Santa Barbara premieres — the latter a nearly two-hundred-seat sellout — and what it was like watching Jimmy Buffett's own sisters sit in the audience for an early screening. They also get into Key West itself as a magnet for outsized characters, name-checking longtime local artist David Wegman along the way.Narrated by Jeff Bridges, Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers opens in theaters nationwide September 5th — Jimmy Buffett Day — through the end of October, before heading to digital. Showtimes and city listings are at occupationalhazardfilm.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

John H. Cunningham and Ted E. Haynes talk with Mike about Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers, their documentary on the founding members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band. The pair met at the Key West Film Festival and set out to make a short about steel guitarist Roger Bartlett; six interviews in, they knew they had a feature, and by the time they wrapped in April 2025 they'd shot eighteen more and amassed six hundred pieces of archival material.They talk about the trust the surviving Reefers placed in them, editor Richard Lowe (Muscle Shoals) and archival producer Adam Lawrence sorting through decades of footage, the Key West and Santa Barbara premieres — the latter a nearly two-hundred-seat sellout — and what it was like watching Jimmy Buffett's own sisters sit in the audience for an early screening. They also get into Key West itself as a magnet for outsized characters, name-checking longtime local artist David Wegman along the way.Narrated by Jeff Bridges, Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers opens in theaters nationwide September 5th — Jimmy Buffett Day — through the end of October, before heading to digital. Showtimes and city listings are at occupationalhazardfilm.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

Mortgage rates are pushing toward 7% today as hot inflation data raises the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike at next week's meeting. In this update I break down today's PPI report, rising oil and diesel prices, and what the bond market is signaling for your mortgage rate right now.

Oil prices are falling right as this week's biggest inflation reports hit: PPI tomorrow, CPI Friday, and a Federal Reserve meeting next week that will decide what happens to your mortgage rate.

Construction has a reputation as one of the slowest industries to adopt new technology. AI is starting to change that, though not in the way most vendors will tell you.Scott Cuthbert sits down with Joe Stevenson, Senior Safety Consultant at Terracon, for an honest look at where AI genuinely helps EHS teams in construction and where it falls short. Joe has spent more than 20 years in the field and owned two construction companies, so this is a grounded conversation rather than a sales pitch. His point throughout: AI is an assistant to professional judgment, not a replacement for it.In this episode:

Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.9% and headed toward 7% this week as PPI, CPI, and the Fed's rate decision all hit. Dan Frio breaks down why this week's inflation data could push rates higher, what an 8-day-out Fed meeting with 60% hike odds means for you, and how oil pushing toward $100 a barrel factors in.Full breakdown and rate tracking on the blog: https://www.therateupdate.com/blog

AI is apparently turning us all into robots. Algorithms are rewiring our brains, flattening human nature, and ending authentic selfhood as we know it. There is even a fancy new (and hard-to-pronounce) academic term for it: Robotoid Humanness. However, if you avoid reacting to the headline and actually look at the research, you'll quickly realize this isn't an inevitable fate that's been sealed. It's an opportunity to examine our passive choices and consider the risks.This week, I decided to unpack this fresh research paper (Robotoid Humanness: When Selfhood Becomes Machine-Legible) because I'm exhausted by the constant feed of breathless utopian hype and apocalyptic doom. Turns out, the real question isn't whether AI is secretly changing us, but whether we are lazily surrendering our critical thinking because we're exhausted and ensuring we don't become willing participants in our own cognitive drift. My goal this week is to help you cut through the research noise and move past surface-level prompting tips, so you can execute a practical strategy to maintain human agency, critical thinking, and operational excellence:Deconstructing the Research Reality: Unpacking the three-stage "mirroring" loop (Synthetic Reality Entry, Computational Identity Capture, and Adaptive Self-Adjustment) and why removing "productive friction" creates dangerous cognitive loops. Identifying the 3 Drift Hazards: Recognizing why treating AI as an empathetic partner, dumping unconstrained context, and accepting "good enough" first drafts slowly erodes leadership quality and team rigor. Busting the "Time-Saver" Myth: Exposing why treating AI strictly as a speed tool is the precise trigger for machine misalignment, and how to shift your organizational foundation from velocity to superior outputs. By the end, my hope is that you'll stop treating AI purely as a time-saving shortcut and start using it as a tool to challenge assumptions, force strategic friction, and drive higher standards of human work. —Support the show value-for-value on DonateOpen: https://donateopen.com/@christopher_lindShare your honest thoughts on the impact of AI at work: ⁠https://howdopeoplefeel.com⁠And if you'd benefit from help balancing performance, technology, and people, check out my website at ⁠https://christopherlind.co⁠ —Chapters⁠00:00⁠ – Are We Becoming Robots? Headline Hype vs. Reality⁠02:00⁠ – Independent Voice: Supporting Value-for-Value on DonateOpen⁠03:40⁠ – What the "Robotoid Humanness" Paper Actually Claims⁠06:15⁠ – The 3-Stage Mirroring Mechanism: How Cognitive Drift Happens⁠09:30⁠ – Why We Need Strategic Friction in Human Interactions⁠11:50⁠ – Hazard #1: Stop Treating AI Like an Empathetic Partner⁠16:00⁠ – Hazard #2: Why More Data Isn't the Answer (Constraints & Guardrails)⁠20:45⁠ – Hazard #3: The "Good Enough" Trap & The Path of Least Resistance⁠24:15⁠ – The Time-Saver Paradox: Why Optimizing for Speed Backfires⁠28:30⁠ – Shifting the Foundation: Measuring AI by Quality, Not Velocity #Leadership #AIStrategy #CriticalThinking #RobotoidHumanness #FutureFocused #ExecutiveLeadership

Hour 1 (9.04) Wheel of Fortune fired the announcer it's had since 2011. Six people in a small hatchback on Angeles Crest, four of them dead, and Marie's swell reaching the beaches tonight. 6:05 — Sony Pictures Television terminated Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton, days after suspending him, following what the studio called a thorough investigation. It stems from a complaint another passenger made about what she saw on his laptop during a May 14 American Airlines flight from Charlotte to LAX. Officers met the plane. Thornton was questioned briefly, was not arrested, and has not been charged. His attorney says he did nothing wrong and that he was in a support forum connected to suicide-prevention work he took up after losing a family member. Cro brings up Pete Townshend, arrested in 2003 in Britain's Operation Ore, who said he'd accessed a site as research tied to his own childhood — police cautioned him and put him on the sex offenders register for five years anyway. And the obvious question: is Conway the guy to take over the announcing job? 6:20 — The swell from Marie reaches Southern California late tonight. Six to ten feet on south-facing beaches, strong rip currents through the holiday weekend, and the worst of it at the south-facing spots. 6:35 — Zoox started running its driverless robotaxis to and from Harry Reid International in Las Vegas this week, the first fully driverless service at a US airport, with pickups at both terminals closer to baggage claim than the Uber and Lyft zones. Drivers waiting in the lot had mixed feelings — one full-timer said it'll take a lot of business; another said there's nothing they can do about it. Which leads to the real question: what can you make out there? Six days, twelve hours a day, seventy-five hours a week, a hundred and fifty bucks in gas, and about fifteen hundred at the end of it. Plus, the customizable-speed idea. Zoox of Hazard. 6:50 — Six people were in a black 2016 Hyundai Veloster heading east on the Angeles Crest Highway between Big Pines and Wrightwood around 1:34 this morning. The car drifted right, left the road, rolled down the embankment, and hit a power pole. Five of the six were thrown from the car. Four were pronounced dead at the scene. All six were from Wrightwood. CHP says nobody was belted in and that alcohol is likely a factor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After leaving behind decades of legendary music, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Buffett passed away in 2023. Thankfully, in 2026, filmmaker John H. Cunningham has gathered the musicians, producers and experts who were there with Jimmy for the beginning of his incredible career. From his writing days in Nashville to finding a home in Key West, the OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD documentary walks you through Buffett's origin story, courtesy of our guest, John H. Cunningham. Let's talk about it...

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Mortgage rates today are reacting to a blowout jobs report that just shifted the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in 12 days, with CPI and PPI inflation data still to come next week. Housing market news and Federal Reserve analysis, explained in plain English by a licensed mortgage loan officer with 38 years in the business. No hype. Just real data and practical next steps.

Mortgage rates jumped from 5.9% to 6.9% since the Iranian conflict began, and I break down the Fed data, jobs report, and oil prices driving the move, plus what it costs your purchasing power.

Mortgage rates jumped toward 7% this week while a weak jobs report just moved the bond market. I break down why oil prices, inflation, and today's Fed data are pushing your rate around, plus how much house you can actually afford right now.

A recent study from Portland State University assessed the likelihood of environmental hazard risks, identifying many “multi-hazard hotspots” — areas that are at risk of overlapping climate hazards — along I-205. The study looked at four climate risks, including fire, urban heat, flooding and landslides. The researchers note that these hotspots for climate hazards are the same areas that have dealt with chronic underinvestment and that these areas are home to a higher proportion of lower median incomes.    Justin Huber is a doctoral student and research assistant at Portland State University, and he joins us to tell us more about this research and how identifying these high-risk areas can help cities approach more equitable emergency services and mitigation of these hazards.  

Mortgage rates today are under pressure after Brent crude broke $90 a barrel, and the Federal Reserve just put a rate HIKE back on the table. Here is what moved, what it costs, and what I am telling my clients to do about it.Updated for Monday, August 31, 2026 — Mortgage bonds opened down 15 on oil and Middle East conflict, pushing mortgage rates toward 6.85% and possibly 7%. PCE inflation sits at 3.7% against the Federal Reserve's 2% target, with 54% of the basket running over 3% versus 32% before the pandemic. Inflation has now been above target for 64 straight months. Meanwhile 23,000 jobs were lost in July and May–June revisions erased another 103,000 — and the Fed said plainly it is focused on inflation, not jobs.Here is the part almost nobody explains to homebuyers: the Federal Reserve can raise rates and your mortgage rate can still go down. The Fed sets short-term interbank lending. Mortgage rates track the 10-Year Treasury. If bond investors believe a hike will actually control inflation, long-term yields can fall even while the funds rate rises. That mechanism is walked through at 06:40.What I am telling clients: if you are under contract, lock your mortgage rate. I cannot price around another drone strike. If you are not under contract yet, watch two things — oil and inflation. Oil back under $70 and holding is when the Federal Reserve gets room to cut and mortgage rates can finally come down. Oil at $120 is a very different conversation for the housing market.CHAPTERS00:00 Oil Just Broke $90 — Here's Why That Hits Your Rate00:39 The Chart I Check Every Morning Before Quoting a Rate01:21 What the Federal Reserve Actually Watches01:46 Inflation at 3.7% When the Target Is 2%01:59 The Data This Week That Can Move Mortgage Rates02:40 103,000 Jobs Gone — And the Fed Says It Doesn't Care04:06 The Jackson Hole Speech, Translated06:20 The Odds of a Hike Just Changed06:40 Why a Fed Hike Doesn't Have to Raise Your Mortgage Rate08:31 Lock or Float: What I'm Telling Clients Right Now10:04 Rate Watch, Loan Estimate Review and DIY Mortgage11:16 What to Watch NextNEXT STEPS

Mortgage rates today are moving as Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks live from Jackson Hole. In this episode I explain what Jackson Hole is, why Warsh's comments move mortgage rates, and what this week's inflation, jobs, and GDP data mean for homebuyers, homeowners, and realtors.In this episode:- What Jackson Hole is and why Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's speech can move your mortgage rate today- This week's data recap: consumer confidence, new home sales, PCE inflation, the GDP revision, and jobless claims- Why oil prices and the Iran conflict are directly tied to mortgage rate swings- What's coming next week: JOLTS job openings, ADP payrolls, jobless claims, and the government jobs report- Fed meeting odds for the next meeting in 19 days, plus the rate forecast into next year- The two things I'm telling homebuyers and realtors to watch right nowMore rate breakdowns and housing market updates on the blog: https://solvitmortgage.com/resourcesCHAPTERS0:00 What Is Jackson Hole and Why It Moves Mortgage Rates1:13 Today's Rate Chart and Market Snapshot2:44 This Week's Economic Data: Inflation, GDP, Jobless Claims4:05 Next Week's Calendar: Jobs Report, JOLTS, ADP Payrolls5:18 Fed Meeting Odds, Oil, and What Homebuyers and Realtors Should Do NowAPPLY NOW, One Application, 30+ Lenders Competehttps://solvitmortgage.my1003app.com/2753203/register?lang=enREQUEST A FREE CONSULTATIONhttps://go.oncehub.com/solvitmortgagealanJOIN RATE WATCH, FREE Rate Monitoringhttps://solvitmortgage.com/resources/todays-ratesTOP RESOURCESTRU Mortgage Command Center, Live Rate Dashboardhttps://command.therateupdate.com/Mortgage Calculators and Toolshttps://stan.store/TRU-FoundationsGuides, Calculators and Answershttps://solvitmortgage.com/resourcesAsk Dan a Questionhttps://www.therateupdate.com/contactFOLLOW THE RATE UPDATEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRateUpdatewithDanFrioInstagram: https://instagram.com/therateupdateTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@therateupdateIf this helped you understand what's happening with mortgage rates, subscribe and turn on notifications so you catch the next update.#MortgageRates #JacksonHole #FederalReserve #HousingMarket #RefinanceDISCLAIMERDan Frio | NMLS #246527 | TRU Mortgage Team / PBT Bancorp | NMLS #257781 | Equal Housing Lender524 Main St, Hazard, KY 41701NMLS Consumer Access: https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/This channel is for education and commentary only. Topics may include mortgage rates, real estate, housing, stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency, inflation, the Federal Reserve, and financial markets.All opinions are my own and do not represent PBT Bancorp, TRU Mortgage Team, or any financial institution I may be employed by or affiliated with.Nothing on this channel is an offer to lend, a commitment to lend, or financial, legal, tax, or investment advice. Mortgage rates, terms, approvals, and programs are subject to borrower qualifications, market conditions, underwriting approval, and change without notice. Not all borrowers will qualify.

About this episode:   Long flights at high altitudes can expose pilots and flight attendants to dangerous levels of cosmic radiation over their careers, potentially increasing their risk for a variety of cancers and posing special dangers to pregnant crewmembers. In this episode: a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urges action on in-flight radiation exposure, including mandating airline safety programs and developing new ways to measure hazards. Guest:  Tom Burke, PhD, MPH, is an emeritus professor at Johns Hopkins and a former top official with the Environmental Protection Agency in the Obama administration. Lindsay S. Fenwick is an accomplished pilot with over 21,000 flight hours spanning military, corporate, VIP, and major airline operations. He also has extensive experience in aviation safety management. Host:  Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. He served as the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health from 2005 to 2009.  Show links and related content:  Assessing Radiation Exposure, Health Outcomes, and Mitigation Strategies for Flight Crewmembers—National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Aircrew and Cosmic Ionizing Radiation—CDC Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

In this episode, Ben Jones from the "Dukes of Hazard," has passed awat at the age of 84.  Dr. Fauci embarrassed himself as he refuses to answer questions before the Senate.  As we are on the road to the Midtern elections, we are recognize the division within the Democratic party, which will most likely cost them the election.  Minnesota is likely to flip Red this year.  They will make history to have the first female governor in the history of the state.  The Governor, a woman, won the party nominations in the G.O.P. and Democrativ primaries.  -Thank you for listening!- Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brian-wallenberg-show--3256416/support.