Podcasts about high cost

Why do we keep repeating the same unhealthy relationship patterns—even when we know better?In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with transformation coach Mike Wood, founder of Learn To Love Being You, to explore how subconscious beliefs formed in childhood continue to shape our identity, relationships, confidence, and decisions as adults.Mike shares his remarkable journey from a successful yet deeply unhappy construction executive to discovering how to rewrite over 200 limiting core beliefs that had been running his life on autopilot.What We DiscussTogether, they explore why traditional "self-help" often fails and how deep identity shifts create permanent freedom:Awareness vs. Transformation: Why simply knowing your issues isn't enough to actually change them.Childhood Echoes: How early environment and experiences dictate your adult relationship dynamics.The High Cost of People Pleasing: Overcoming self-abandonment to establish healthy, empowering boundaries.Behavior vs. Identity: Moving beyond surface-level habit changes to rewire your foundational identity.The Comfort of Chaos: Understanding why subconscious programming keeps repeating familiar, unhealthy patterns.Embracing Authentic Self-Worth: Why stepping into true authenticity feels uncomfortable before it feels liberating.If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting the same situations or struggle to maintain lasting personal change, this conversation will give you a completely new perspective.Exclusive Free Resource for ListenersFree Mindset Masterclass: Master Your Core Beliefs — Step-by-step guidance to uncover and shift subconscious programming.Connect with Mike WoodOfficial Website: Learn To Love Being YouLinkedIn: Connect with Mike Wood on LinkedInYouTube: @lovebeingyou1Instagram: @learntolovebeingyou1Facebook: Learn To Love Being You CommunityTikTok: @mikeslovebeingyouMusic Attribution & LicensingMusic Track: Licensed through SoundstripeLicense Code: SSXRSDWNWB9BRYQI"True transformation doesn't come from forcing new behaviors on an old identity. It comes from rewriting the core subconscious beliefs that dictate who you believe you are."Send us Fan MailReady to turn your message into a profitable speaking career? Join Dr. Karim Ellis for a FREE live masterclass and discover the proven strategies to get booked, increase your influence, and build a speaking business that creates lasting impact and income. Reserve your seat today: https://thegpsspeakersacademy.com/freeclassSupport the show

In this episode, Emily interviews Quinn Nguyen, a 4th-year PhD student in chemistry at UC Irvine. Quinn has been highly intentional with her finances during graduate school. She maintains a zero-based budget, uses targeted savings accounts for her cat and annual trips to Vietnam, keeps emergency savings, and pays herself first into a Roth IRA. She also lives in subsidized graduate student housing and drives an electric bike in addition to a car. Quinn and Emily discuss the advantages of these practices, specifically the Roth IRA, and how Quinn has developed confidence that she can make her finances work no matter what life throws at her post-graduate school.

As geopolitical shifts and supply chain crises redefine the global economy, bespoke rug makers and interior designers are finding new ways to maintain craftsmanship and client trust. This conversation with Ayub Ansari explores how California Design Living, a four-generation family business, is adapting to unprecedented challenges. From the sudden impact of 50% import tariffs to soaring air freight costs and labor shifts in India, the episode delves into the delicate balance between maintaining centuries-old artisanal traditions and surviving a volatile modern market. Economic Volatility & Tariffs: Recent years have seen dramatic shifts in import policies, including sudden 50% tariffs that have forced companies to move from fixed pricing to more transparent, range-based quotes for clients. The High Cost of Logistics: Supply chain disruptions and fuel surcharges have ballooned shipping costs, with some air freight quotes nearly doubling overnight. Preserving Artisanal Heritage: The industry faces a long-term challenge in attracting younger generations to master intricate techniques like Persian knotting, which can take over a year to learn. Evolution of the Showroom: High-end brands are moving toward “experience centers,” much like luxury car galleries, to focus on the touch-and-feel aspect of bespoke products in an increasingly digital world. Strategic Collaboration: Designers are encouraged to utilize trade programs and consolidated shipping to mitigate rising costs through volume and long-term vendor relationships. Applicable Elements: California Design Living: Explore the bespoke, made-to-order collections discussed in the episode. The Art of Hand-Notting: A deeper look into the intricate processes and heritage of handmade rugs. Global Trade & Tariffs: Contextual information on the trade policies impacting international manufacturing. Sustainable Interior Design: Resources for designers navigating the intersection of luxury and sustainable practices.

The $8,000/Month Profit Leak Hiding in Plain Sight Every product-based business has a money mystery, and in this episode, I'm solving a big one. I recently sat down with a client whose business was generating over $2 million in annual revenue, yet she had almost nothing left in profit at the end of the year. When we dug into her numbers, we found a massive cash leak that was quietly draining $8,627.50 out of her business every single month. The culprit? Free shipping disguised as a customer perk. In this episode, I walk you through how we uncovered this hidden expense, how we used real data—not emotion—to make a tough call, and how fixing this single line item instantly transformed her bottom line. What We Cover in This Episode: The $8,000 Mystery: How a $2M+ business was bleeding cash despite strong sales. The High Cost of "Free": Why free shipping is often a hidden profit killer rather than a strategic perk. Overcoming the Fear of Losing Customers: Why the fear of changing a policy is often worse than the reality. Data Over Emotion: How side-by-side math made the decision to end free shipping completely obvious. Why You Don't Need More Advice: The difference between guessing your way to profit and using an operating system to build it on purpose. Key Takeaways: "Profit leaks rarely look dramatic. They look like a nice little thing you're doing for your customers, or a policy set up years ago that nobody has revisited. Cutting a cost isn't a gut decision—it's a data decision." — Ciara Stockeland Data removes the panic: When you analyze real numbers side-by-side (revenue gained vs. potential customer drop-off), the strategic choice makes itself. Revenue does not equal Health: Growing top-line sales without protecting your margin just creates the illusion of success. Focus on systems: Knowing your numbers is only step one; you need a financial operating system to consistently surface leaks and protect your cash flow. Resources & Next Steps: Stop guessing your way to profit and start building it on purpose! Work with Me: Learn more about the Inventory Genius Operating System and how we help product-based business owners uncover hidden cash. Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review so other business owners can find hidden cash in their numbers too! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe

The Other Side of the Story with Tom Harris – Everyone needs to hear about the huge actual costs of weather-dependent energy sources such as wind and solar power, and Frank is clearly the man to tell us. Young conservatives have been hoodwinked by deep-pocketed left-wing donors to boost America's most expensive and least effective energy sources...

Who really pays for import tariffs? Hint: It isn't the foreign country. In this episode, we unpack the hidden reality of trade barriers, dispelling the common myth that tariffs punish international exporters. We explore how these border taxes hit local importers, place a heavy financial strain on small businesses, and drive up domestic production costs. Plus, we discuss why high duties on raw materials backfire on local manufacturers and why a free, rules-based trade system is essential for real economic innovation.Read our blog https://mondoro.com/the-great-trade-illusion-why-tariffs-are-destroying-small-businesses-and-failing-the-global-economy/

Are you a senior corporate leader or high-performing director relying on your company's learning and development budget to dictate your personal growth and future security?   In this empowering solo episode, host Billy Keels reacts to a powerful life lesson from fellow podcaster Chris Williamson: no one is coming to save you. Billy pulls back the curtain on why market-leading multinationals constantly put their money where their mouth is—investing massive financial resources into technical skills, soft skills, and elite methodologies like MEDDIC or Challenger Sales to fuel their corporate organism. Discover why you must break the habit of putting yourself last, treat your personal transition as your own business line item, and aggressively invest your own time, effort, and capital into guided frameworks that unlock a predictable pathway to optionality while you continue to excel at your 9-to-5.  

Is our obsession with comfort quietly draining our wealth and resilience? Our modern lives have engineered almost all of the friction and discomfort away. We explore the mental and financial traps of modern convenience, and why leaning into voluntary discomfort builds a more resilient mind and wallet. We share actionable practices for improving your ability to tolerate discomfort, from Misogis to pre-porterms to meditation.  Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/175-the-high-cost-of-staying-comfortable-the-comfort-crisis-stoicism-and-misogis/

Discover what it really takes to succeed in high-cost real estate markets. Sam Sadat and Dolf Al Emara share why some investors are willing to sacrifice cash flow for long-term appreciation, how value-add strategies, syndications, and wholesaling can create opportunities, and what new investors need to know before jumping into today's market. They also discuss the biggest mistakes to avoid, why due diligence matters, and how the right education can help you build lasting wealth through real estate.   Learn more about investing in turn key rental properties at RealWealthShow.com.    DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or course of action. For more information, go to www.RealWealthShow.com.

For today's episode, Greg Miller and Lars Doucet from the Center for Land Economics discuss vacant land being undervalued in Baltimore compared to utilized lots and what the mismatches mean for speculation, development, and fairness.Greg Miller is Co-Founder of the Center for Land Economics. He brings experience from his role as a Program Analyst in the Office of Policy Development and Research at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). After his time at HUD, he co-founded a startup focused on applying AI to make government more accessible. He holds degrees in Economics and Applied Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame.Lars Doucet is Co-Founder of the Center for Land Economics. He has decades of experience in software development. He was previously an indie game developer before co-founding ValueBase, a property assessment technology startup. As the former Chief Product Officer, he developed cutting-edge tools for accurate land value estimation. His book “Land is A Big Deal” has become a cornerstone text in contemporary discussions of land value taxation.To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hgsss.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

As marijuana legalization expands across the country and sports betting becomes part of everyday entertainment, are we paying enough attention to the unintended consequences?In this episode of Living The Good Life, Deb Morais and Steve Kass discuss a recent Wall Street Journal article examining whether public opinion on marijuana is beginning to shift as more research emerges on addiction, mental health, and high-potency cannabis. The conversation also explores another rapidly growing concern - sports betting addiction - and asks whether today's "legal" vices are creating tomorrow's public health challenges.Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker, healthcare professional, or simply someone interested in these important issues, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives on the balance between personal freedom, public policy, and personal responsibility.Topics include:How marijuana has changed over the past two decadesNew research on addiction and mental healthWhy legalization doesn't eliminate potential risksThe rapid growth of sports betting—and gambling addictionWhat individuals and families should knowFinding a balance between personal choice and public health

Set Apart - Pt 6 - Character Counts: Integrity in Leadership & Life (2 Kings 9-10, Micah 6:6-8) In a modern culture that routinely excuses bad behavior for the sake of political or strategic wins, today's Christians are often tempted to lower the bar on character. But the cautionary tales of Israel and Judah's kings reveal a sobering truth: integrity is far more important than policy—both in those who lead us and in the lives we live ourselves.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requests billons of dollars more for America's war in Iran - without laying out a plan of how or when it could end. Former U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel joins the program to discuss the state of play and slams what he calls a lack of transparency from the current administration. And, as several Democratic lawmakers denounce the suffering they witnessed on a trip to Cuba, Congressman Mark Pocan explains how the U.S. blockade is choking the island and what a new State Department report reveals about America's intentions in the region. Then, correspondent Jeremy Diamond reports on how an ancient ruin in the West Bank has become the latest flashpoint in the land dispute between Israelis and Palestinians. Award-winning author Colson Whitehead concludes his celebrated Harlem trilogy and discusses how "Cool Machine" raises the stakes in gritty, glamourous 1980s New York. Plus, a shakeup at the highest levels of Ukraine's military with Zelensky firing his top general Oleksandr Syrskyi. From Christiane's archives, a look back at her exclusive interview with Syrskyi just after he took over as head of the armed forces. Air date: July 25, 2026 Guests: Chuck Hagel Mark Pocan Colson Whitehead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode, our hosts tackle everything from Comic-Con building wraps to California’s housing crisis. First up! A proposal to give Chula Vista City Council members raises crashed and burned following public outcry and quid pro quo allegations from the mayor. Then: While special education enrollment numbers explode everywhere, a school district in Del Mar is seeing a 43 percent drop. Jakob McWhinney explains the trend. Finally, Will Huntsberry joins the show to explain why it takes years and a lot of money to build affordable housing. Plus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to streamline affordable housing funding. 00:00:00 - Salad Scares, Cold Shrimp, & Comic-Con Building Wraps00:09:13 - Chula Vista's Failed Charter Reform & Cardenas Rumors00:25:12 - PoliticsFest, Mailbag, & Set Updates00:28:18 - Del Mar’s Unprecedented Special Education Drop00:41:04 - Fixing the High Cost of California Affordable HousingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research shows Washington's Climate Commitment Act and Carbon Fuel Standard are driving gas prices up $0.41 to $0.48 per gallon. The West Coast premium on fuel has grown from $0.67 in 2022 to $0.91 per gallon in 2026, while state officials deny any clear link between carbon policy and pump prices. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-no-surprise-west-coast-climate-policies-drive-the-high-cost-of-gas/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #GasPrices #WashingtonState #CarbonTax #WestCoast #TransportationPolicy #ClimatePolicy #MountainStatesPolicyCenter #Opinion #Politics

In this hard hitting episode of the Executive Lunchtime Quickie, host Tawnie peels back the curtain on the “Attention Economy,” a system that is not only fracturing our culture but actively destabilizing our macroeconomic landscape.Tawnie, a mother, former corporate executive, and entrepreneur, breaks down how the 2017 collapse of foreign investment in U.S. entertainment forced a pivot toward the “outrage economy.” She explains how this shift turned many public figures into digital trolls and why our collective attention has become the ultimate currency in a global struggle for financial dominance.In this episode, we tackle:• The Macroeconomic Seesaw: How social media trends and viral narratives are being weaponized to either strengthen the U.S. dollar or accelerate de dollarization.• The High Cost of Fragmentation: A sobering look at the Uvalde tragedy. We analyze the timeline of Robb Elementary and discuss why siloed data was a fatal failure in preventing a preventable disaster.• The Case for Institutional Grade Defense: Why our schools need the data integration power of firms like Palantir to connect the dots on behavioral warning signs before tragedy strikes.• The Monetization of Grief: Why we must stop rewarding influencers who use tragedy to farm engagement and rage bait for profit.Tawnie issues a direct question to industry titans like BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, and Fidelity: How are you accounting for “Attention Risk” in your long term outlooks for global stability?Whether you are an investor, an entrepreneur, or a parent concerned about the future of our digital infrastructure, this is the briefing you need to protect your legacy.Join us:Podcast Workshop: Join Tawnie later this month at 8:30 PM to learn how to build and command your own digital platform.Hot Topics & Cool Drinks: Next month marks our one year anniversary! Join our community of entrepreneurs and investors over 55 as we work to ensure the legacies we've built remain secure against the chaos of the digital age.Learn more about AI analytics and scrutinyThis video provides additional context on the global role and scrutiny of Palantir's AI analytics, which complements your discussion on its potential impact as a tool for security and data integration.Watch here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Ti3g7TF5A⁠

In this special episode, Chief Economist Maximo Torero and David Laborde, Director of the Agrifood Economics and Policy Division, unpack the key findings of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026.  Global hunger has declined for the third consecutive year, but progress remains uneven across regions and is fragile. Meanwhile, a healthy diet is 25% more expensive than it was five years ago, and one third of the world's population cannot afford it.  The episode examines the structural factors driving the cost of healthy diets in different regions and how compound risks can affect their cost. It discusses how social protection, including school feeding programs, and investments in agrifood systems and trade can help make nutritious foods more accessible for everyone.   SOFI 2026: Understanding and Addressing the High Cost of a Healthy Diet  Transcript: https://www.fao.org/media/docs/aboutfaolibraries/transcripts/sofi-2026-transcript_260721.pdf  00:00 Intro    01:05 Key statistics    03:15 The cost of healthy diets    06:45 Regional differences     09:10 The role of trade and region-specific interventions  11:05 Quinoa example   12:16 Africa's progress and challenges  20:22 Compound risks and building resilience   

Bài Giảng: Cái Giá Đắt Của Sự Thánh KhiếtDiễn giả: Timothy S. WarrenChuyển ngữ: Đội ngũ Ba-rúcLink video gốc:    • The High Cost of Holiness - Timothy S. Warren  ---------------------------------The Giang Luan Kinh Thanh (Biblical Preaching) YouTube channel is dedicated to providing biblically faithful sermons and messages from respected Christian speakers. Our content is specifically designed to uplift and support pastors and believers in Vietnam, where access to resources for Christian teaching can be limited. As a non-profit initiative, our mission is to offer encouragement and spiritual guidance to believers striving to serve God in their communities.We would like to inform you that some videos may not have obtained formal copyright permissions prior to translation. We sincerely appreciate the understanding and forgiveness of copyright holders regarding this matter. If you have any concerns or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at giangluankinhthanh@gmail.com.Anh chị em có thể nghe bài giảng audio của Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh tại địa chỉ sau:Spotify: https://sum.vn/HybEqApple podcast: https://sum.vn/SccJBGiảng Luận Kinh Thánh là dự án dịch thuật/lồng tiếng sang tiếng Việt các bài giảng, thông điệp Cơ Đốc kinh điển của những diễn giả đã được thời gian khẳng định và cộng đồng Cơ đốc chung xác nhận. Đây là dự án phi lợi nhuận nhằm cung cấp nguồn tư liệu cho các tôi tớ cùng con dân Chúa tham khảo và sử dụng miễn phí. Để hiểu hơn về chúng tôi vui lòng truy cập website :https://giangluankinhthanh.net/Đội ngũ Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoan nghênh mọi đề nghị cộng tác của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong các lĩnh vực như dịch thuật, lồng tiếng, quảng bá, cầu thay, v.v. Nếu quý con cái Chúa sẵn lòng đóng góp công sức của mình vào bất cứ lĩnh vực nào, cùng đồng công trong những sứ điệp giúp tỉnh thức nhiều người.Xin vui lòng điền thông tin cá nhân vào biểu mẫu sau: Kênh Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoạt động vì các mục tiêu phi lợi nhuận, không phát quảng cáo. Vì vậy, chúng tôi mong tiếp tục nhận được sự dâng hiến và ủng hộ của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong việc phát triển kênh. Quý vị có thể dâng hiến theo thông tin trong biểu mẫu sau: https://sum.vn/ZZ19mNếu bạn muốn dâng hiến cho các hoạt động của Kênh, xin vui lòng chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi vào số tài khoản dưới đây:Tên tài khoản: Nguyen Thanh Tung - Nguyen Dinh HungSố tài khoản VND: 0010174709250 Số tài khoản USD: 0200143705194 Tên ngân hàng: Ngân hàng MB Bank – Chi nhánh Hoài Đức (Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank - Hoai Duc Branch)SWIFT CODE: MSCBVNVXXin chân thành cảm ơn!#Giangluankinhthanh #TimothyS.Warren #thanhkhiet #baigiangtinlanh #sudiepcodoc #kinhthanh #ChuaGiesu

Bài Giảng: Cái Giá Đắt Của Sự Thánh KhiếtDiễn giả: Timothy S. WarrenChuyển ngữ: Đội ngũ Ba-rúcLink video gốc:    • The High Cost of Holiness - Timothy S. Warren  ---------------------------------The Giang Luan Kinh Thanh (Biblical Preaching) YouTube channel is dedicated to providing biblically faithful sermons and messages from respected Christian speakers. Our content is specifically designed to uplift and support pastors and believers in Vietnam, where access to resources for Christian teaching can be limited. As a non-profit initiative, our mission is to offer encouragement and spiritual guidance to believers striving to serve God in their communities.We would like to inform you that some videos may not have obtained formal copyright permissions prior to translation. We sincerely appreciate the understanding and forgiveness of copyright holders regarding this matter. If you have any concerns or inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at giangluankinhthanh@gmail.com.Anh chị em có thể nghe bài giảng audio của Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh tại địa chỉ sau:Spotify: https://sum.vn/HybEqApple podcast: https://sum.vn/SccJBGiảng Luận Kinh Thánh là dự án dịch thuật/lồng tiếng sang tiếng Việt các bài giảng, thông điệp Cơ Đốc kinh điển của những diễn giả đã được thời gian khẳng định và cộng đồng Cơ đốc chung xác nhận. Đây là dự án phi lợi nhuận nhằm cung cấp nguồn tư liệu cho các tôi tớ cùng con dân Chúa tham khảo và sử dụng miễn phí. Để hiểu hơn về chúng tôi vui lòng truy cập website :https://giangluankinhthanh.net/Đội ngũ Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoan nghênh mọi đề nghị cộng tác của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong các lĩnh vực như dịch thuật, lồng tiếng, quảng bá, cầu thay, v.v. Nếu quý con cái Chúa sẵn lòng đóng góp công sức của mình vào bất cứ lĩnh vực nào, cùng đồng công trong những sứ điệp giúp tỉnh thức nhiều người.Xin vui lòng điền thông tin cá nhân vào biểu mẫu sau: Kênh Giảng Luận Kinh Thánh hoạt động vì các mục tiêu phi lợi nhuận, không phát quảng cáo. Vì vậy, chúng tôi mong tiếp tục nhận được sự dâng hiến và ủng hộ của quý con cái Chúa khắp nơi trong việc phát triển kênh. Quý vị có thể dâng hiến theo thông tin trong biểu mẫu sau: https://sum.vn/ZZ19mNếu bạn muốn dâng hiến cho các hoạt động của Kênh, xin vui lòng chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi vào số tài khoản dưới đây:Tên tài khoản: Nguyen Thanh Tung - Nguyen Dinh HungSố tài khoản VND: 0010174709250 Số tài khoản USD: 0200143705194 Tên ngân hàng: Ngân hàng MB Bank – Chi nhánh Hoài Đức (Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank - Hoai Duc Branch)SWIFT CODE: MSCBVNVXXin chân thành cảm ơn!#Giangluankinhthanh #TimothyS.Warren #thanhkhiet #baigiangtinlanh #sudiepcodoc #kinhthanh #ChuaGiesu

Bert Watson is an American government-relations consultant, U.S. Navy veteran and long-standing advocate for stronger U.S.–Ukraine relations who has travelled to Ukraine repeatedly, including eight visits by June 2026. His perspective is unusual because it combines political communications, defence and energy experience with repeated exposure to Ukrainian military units, command posts, special-forces headquarters, hospitals, humanitarian organisations and defence innovators. ----------LINKS:https://www.thecipherbrief.com/experts/bert-watsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bertwatson/https://www.watsonandco.us/team----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

Mitigating climate change likely requires not only lowering emissions, but removing existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. And while the Trump administration has cut many climate initiatives, it's continued to fund some carbon removal projects. Marketplace's Amy Scott reports.

Mitigating climate change likely requires not only lowering emissions, but removing existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. And while the Trump administration has cut many climate initiatives, it's continued to fund some carbon removal projects. Marketplace's Amy Scott reports.

"The Price of Poor Enthusiasm"Luke 19:41-45Summer Heat Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT6NmO99e1g&list=PLrgvg1IJfGErAVbwQFvA1PDPnEl-XAEyhPastor Casey SteenJuly 5, 2026Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAOasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.online

“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks sh, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freedom - for the veterans, and for their families as well. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Morning Worship Sermon with Rev. Bud Hance Scripture reference Psalm 9:17  17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God. 2 Kings 22:11-13  11 Now it happened, when the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, that he tore his clothes. 12 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam the son of Shaphan, Achbor the son of Michaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king, saying, 13 “Go, inquire of the Lord for me, for the people and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that has been found; for great is the wrath of the Lord that is aroused against us, because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book, to do according to all that is written concerning us.”

Year of Parables – Episode 27: When Jesus challenged those in the crowd following Him that they must hate their own family when coming to Him, does He really want us to hate those in our family? Discover what Jesus wanted those in the crowd to realize and this truth is just as relevant for us living today as it was for those in the first century. Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

On this week's Macrodose, James Meadway looks at how the cost of extreme heat requires urgent attention from our political leaders (0:36), if Andy Burnham's speech this week laid out more of his economic vision (4:43), and how the straight of Hormuz may well be reopening, but the impacts are still to come (10:30).Subscribe to support the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Macrodose.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your pledge is a donation supporting free public education; perks are thank-you gifts for your support.Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠.To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠⁠⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠⁠⁠.Listen to Death In Westminster - a new documentary podcast from Planet B Productions & Novara Media:⁠⁠https://novaramedia.com/category/audio/death-in-westminster/#the-station

Americans are grappling with a rising cost in healthcare. For the first time in five years, fewer than half of Americans can consistently afford healthcare. That's according to the latest data from Gallup. The cost of healthcare in the US remains higher than any other large, wealthy country. According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services, five million fewer people are enrolled in marketplace plans for 2026, compared to last year. That's as average premium costs rose about 58%.With health care costs increasingly becoming a stress for Americans, voters are now making the issue a top priority at the ballot box. And it's an issue that crosses party and geographic lines. According to new polling from The Century Foundation, 71% of Democrats, 66% of Republicans and 75% of rural voters agree that reigning in hospital costs should be a top priority for lawmakers. While new polling from Ipsos and Axios suggests that a majority of Americans say they're more likely to vote for candidates in November who will lower their health costs.How will the issue of healthcare shape the midterms? And how are Americans grappling with the cost of their health?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.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

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Chad has lost patience with how difficult it is getting around town right now in the Twin Cities. We open with that topic before a discussion about the great disparity in how much money Americans should have saved for a comfortable retirement and the actual amount the average household has saved at retirement age.

Tax Notes reporter Kennedy Wahrmund discusses how states are increasingly turning to tax policy to address the high costs of raising children. For more, read Wahrmund's article in Tax Notes, "Tax Policy Becoming a Key Tool in States' Pro-Family Strategies."**CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jeanne Rauch-Zender, Paige JonesProducer: Jordan ParrishAudio Editor: Laura Kondourajian***Nominate someone for the Tax Analysts Award of Distinction in U.S. State and Local Taxation! For more information, visit awards.taxanalysts.org. The submissions period for the Tax Notes Student Writing Competition closes on June 30th! For more information or to submit, visit taxnotes.com/students.

Sometimes resentment does not begin with a dramatic betrayal. Sometimes it begins in the small moment when you said yes before you were clear.  In this episode of The Liberated Life, Robin Quinn Keehn explores the quiet cost of the resentful yes — the yes that looks generous on the outside but feels dishonest on the inside. She unpacks the difference between a clean yes and a yes given from fear, guilt, image management, habit, or avoidance.  Through personal stories and practical language, Robin shows how unclear commitments become Open Loops: unfinished truths that quietly drain time, energy, peace, and trust. This episode is not about becoming selfish, unavailable, or unwilling to sacrifice. It is about becoming honest. It is about learning to pause before agreeing, renegotiate when needed, and close the loop with clarity before resentment becomes distance.  If you have been the dependable one, the flexible one, the easy one, or the one who always makes it work, this conversation will help you listen to resentment without weaponizing it — and begin rebuilding self-trust one honest sentence at a time.  Free resource:  Download the free Close One Loop tool at closetheloopsnow.com/tool.  Coming June 29 Robin's 5-Day Detox Your To-Do List Challenge will help you identify the unfinished commitments, conversations, and quiet yeses that keep draining your time, energy, and peace. Ready to do this together, with my guidance & support?  Register here.  Robin's book, Stop Stealing From Yourself, is available now on Amazon If this episode resonated with you, you might enjoy our free People Skillz community — a structured space to practice steadier, more intentional communication. We also created a short Communication Patterns Quiz to help you identify how you respond under pressure. You'll find both here.

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When you don't know the answer to a problem at work, what is your immediate reflex? Do you search for a quick answer from an AI chatbot, or do you pick up the phone to ask a colleague? In this episode of Truth, Lies & Work, we dive deep into the hidden cultural cost of digital convenience. While artificial intelligence is incredible for cutting through administrative noise and streamlining corporate tasks, it is quietly automating away the most critical asset your business has: human connection. Our guest today is Sean O'Shea, the brilliant mind behind Craft Your Culture and Locon. Sean spent a fascinating decade working at Microsoft, sandwiched perfectly between the leadership of Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella. He witnessed firsthand how a radical shift in corporate mindset and the intentional removal of rigid, performance-stifling systems could skyrocket a company's share price from $30 to over $540. Now, through his data-driven work at Locon, Sean is on a mission to measure the "relationship gap" between team members. He breaks down the phenomenon of "messy moments"—those vulnerable, slightly awkward, but entirely essential human interactions that act as the true engine for workplace psychological safety, team learning, and high performance. If you are a business leader, founder, or manager trying to navigate remote-first challenges, return-to-office mandates, or AI integration, this conversation will completely change how you design your team interactions tomorrow morning. Key Takeaways From the Episode The Trap of the Frictionless Workplace: AI onboarding bots and agents are fast, non-judgmental, and always available. However, by relying on them exclusively, employees bypass the vulnerable moments of asking a peer for help—the exact moments where corporate trust is built. The High Cost of the "Relationship Gap": High performance isn't just an aggregate of individual talent. It is directly limited by how well your people actually know each other. Loneliness and disconnection don't just hurt morale; they actively cost businesses billable hours. The 3 Pillars of Accelerated Trust: How do you build genuine, bulletproof workplace relationships when everyone is short on time? Sean reveals the three non-negotiable ingredients: vulnerability, shared emotionally significant experiences, and active, empathetic listening. Overcoming the "Eye of Sauron" Management Style: Reflecting on his time under Steve Ballmer's mid-year review process, Sean highlights how defensive corporate cultures destroy innovation. True leadership requires getting your ego out of the way and letting your team collaborate without you always being in the loop. The 6 Pillars of Team Effectiveness: Sean breaks down the core framework measured by Locon: psychological safety, accountability, connection, learning, clarity, and adaptability. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Cold Open: Are chatbots silently killing your team's natural human connection? 01:15 – Meet Sean O'Shea: The mission to turn people potential into business performance. 04:20 – What is a "messy moment" and why are modern teams hiding from healthy conflict? 07:30 – The 3 critical elements needed to fast-track real human relationships at work. 10:45 – The AI paradox: Why a small business champion is incredibly worried about the rise of perfect tech. 15:10 – Designing connection: How leaders can architect micro-moments of collaboration instead of boring, packed agendas. 23:15 – The Train Experiment: The fascinating behavioral science proving we are terrible at predicting social interactions. 30:30 – Lessons from Microsoft: The real story behind Satya Nadella's growth mindset revolution. 39:45 – Quantifying wasted time: The data showing how many hours your team loses each month by not collaborating. 45:10 – The story of Locon: Using six-week experimental sprints to give teams true agency over their culture. Connect with Our Guest To learn more about Sean's work, access his data diagnostics, or follow his daily insights on corporate culture, use the links below: Craft Your Culture Website: www.craftyourculture.co.uk Locon Website: www.locon.co.uk Sean O'Shea LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soshea7/ About Truth, Lies & Work Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Al Elliott and Leanne Elliott, a chartered occupational psychologist, we are here to help you simplify the science of work, boost employee engagement, and build high-performing teams. Truth, Lies & Work is a proud part of the HubSpot Podcast Network, the ultimate audio destination for business professionals.

The Head of our Europe and Asia Technology Team, Shawn Kim, explains how AI's appetite for memory chips is boosting the cost of everything from data centers to smartphones, with consequences that may reach far beyond the tech industry.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Shawn Kim: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Shawn Kim, Head of Morgan Stanley's Europe and Asia Technology Team. Today, we're talking about chipflation – when memory chips stop getting cheaper over time, and become more expensive and even harder to find. It's Monday, June 8th, at 3pm in London.Memory chips are easy to ignore, until your laptop slows down, your phone costs more, or your cloud bill jumps. Memory is the computer's workspace. It holds whatever the machine needs at that moment, whether that is a web search, a video, a spreadsheet, or an AI model answering a question. DRAM is the fast memory inside servers, PCs and phones. NAND is what stores files in solid-state drives. And HBM, or high bandwidth memory, is the high-performance version sitting right next to the AI chip, helping them move huge amounts of data quickly. That last one – HBM – is key because AI has become intensely memory hungry. Memory prices have risen more than six-fold over the last year, a sharp break from decades when the cost of DRAM generally kept falling. The pressure is coming from AI infrastructure buildouts. We see servers accounting for 59 percent of DRAM demand by 2028, up from 37 percent in 2023. We also see enterprise solid-state drives reaching 65 percent of NAND demand, up from 18 percent. And simply put, data centers are taking a much bigger share of the memory pie. AI memory use is climbing fast, and at every scale. A newer AI chip uses 7.2 times more HBM than earlier generations. A full system uses about 65 times more. Across an entire AI data center buildout, the jump gets even bigger. HBM has gone from roughly 10 terabytes in 2020 to about 18 petabytes in 2026, orders of magnitude more. This demand is running into a supply chain that cannot respond quickly. New memory capacity takes years to build, qualify and ramp up. Supply relief is a process, not a switch. And that creates a two-tier market. Large AI and cloud buyers can sign long-term agreements, prepay and secure priority access. Traditional buyers, including PC makers, smartphone makers and industrial hardware companies, must compete for what remains. This impacts everyday products. In 2027, we see PC memory demand potentially facing a 15 percent shortfall, equivalent to about 58 million PCs. Smartphones could face a 12 percent shortfall, equivalent to about 134 million units. Companies may have to raise prices, cut specifications, delay launches, and accept lower profits. The dollar numbers are striking. We see the memory market growing from about $220 USD billion in 2025 to about $890 billion in 2026. Expectations for 2026 memory revenue rose 71 percent in just three months. That implies roughly $600 USD billion of incremental memory revenue in 2026, more than the annual market for smartphones, PCs, or servers, each taken on its own. The broader economy may not see a significant direct inflation shock. We estimate the direct impact on headline CPI at about 0.1 percent in 2026. But pressure is showing up in producer prices, in corporate margins, cloud costs, capital spending plans and delayed technology upgrades. AI has turned memory from the cheapest part of the digital economy into one of its most contested resources. These tiny chips most people never think of may now decide what gets built or delayed, and how much we all end up paying. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or colleague today.

The June 2026 housing market update reveals why waiting for a dramatic market shift may be keeping first-time homebuyers from opportunities available right now.Many first-time homebuyers are still waiting for mortgage rates to fall or home prices to drop, but the 2026 housing market continues to show only gradual changes. While prices, rates, and demand remain relatively stable, seller concessions, price reductions, and increased inventory are creating new opportunities for prepared buyers. This episode breaks down the latest housing data, explains why low inventory remains the biggest factor affecting affordability, and highlights practical strategies buyers are using to purchase homes despite today's challenges. Learn why education, planning, and understanding your options may be more valuable than trying to perfectly time the market.“The biggest mistake I see is almost never somebody buying a home at the wrong time. It's almost always people waiting too long to start learning about their options.” — David Sidoni, First Time Homebuyer CoachHighlightsAre mortgage rates and home prices really changing enough to justify waiting for a better market?Why are seller concessions, price reductions, and new construction creating opportunities for first-time homebuyers in 2026?How are FHA and VA buyers finding affordable paths to homeownership despite higher interest rates?What strategies are helping informed buyers move forward while others remain stuck on the sidelines?Referenced Episodes426 – Lowering Your Down Payment – Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home – Pt. 7440 – First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 1): Rent Replacement Strategy441 – First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 2): The Last Lease Ever443 – First Time Homebuyer FAQ: What Can I Actually Afford in 2026?457 – First Time Homebuyers: Buy or Wait in 2026? (March Housing Market Update)460 – Rent vs Buy in 2026: Are First Time Homebuyers Crazy?462 – How to Win a Bidding War as a First Time Homebuyer - 50 Expert Tips (Spring 2026)464 – This ONE Myth is Killing First Time Homebuyers in 2026468 – Scouting Home Listings Like a Pro - First Time Homebuyers Guide (2026)469 – Putting a Plan into Action - First Time Homebuyers vs. High Cost of Living 2026470 – Effective Solutions to Get UNSTUCK - First Time Homebuyers vs. High Cost of Living 2026474 – WARNING: “Step by Step” Lists for First Time Homebuyers – Can You Trust Them? (Zillow, Best Money, NerdWallet…etc.)479 – Can You Buy Your First House Solo? (Women Are Taking the Lead)483 – Top 10 Mortgage Questions Every First Time Homebuyer Needs Answered485 – Timing the Market as a First Time Homebuyer488 – 8 First Time Homebuyer Tips to Beat High Interest Rates489 – 2026 Housing Affordability Update for First Time HomebuyersCheck out our updated 2026 First Time Homebuyer's Episode Guide - Over 100 of our BEST Episodes of Detailed Homebuying Knowledge, Interviews, and MORE! Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, in

On this week's episode of the RealClearInvestigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with author Andrew G. Bostom about the rise of Shariah law in the U.S. and the EU and challenges it poses to those western laws, customs and society. On the news round-up, Zane and Varney use a Tablet article saying the U.S. has few good options in Iran to discuss some lessons we have learned so far from the ongoing conflict. They also discuss what sky-high tickets prices to see the New York Knicks play in the NBA finals say about America's wealth gap and what two stories about Sweden – one in Europe Today, the other in the Wall Street Journal – tell us about mass immigration and social cohesion. 00:00 Introduction  04:52 Trump Cutting Bait in Iran?08:00 NBA Championships and the High Cost of Tickets 09:43 WSJ World's Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover 11:00 Sharia Law and Its Implications 15:53 Interview with Andrew Bostom on Islam and Sharia 32:44 Global Perspectives on Sharia Law 39:03 Theological Roots of Anti-Semitism in Islam 51:50 Islamic Theology and Historical Context 54:40 Challenges of Discussing Islamic Anti-Semitism 01:03:11 The Future of Pluralism and Freedom Books & Articles Discussed in This Podcast: Paul; Sperry/RCI: GOP Battles Sharia: Is Islamic Law a Threat or Dog Whistle?   Paul Sperry/RCI: Sharia's Growing Influence on U.S. Finance   Andrew G. Bostom: The Legacy of Jihad   Andrew G. Bostom: The Legacy of Islamic Antisemitism   Andrew G. Bostom: A Modern Qur'anic Kampf Against the Jews   Tablet: Trump Tries to Cut Bait in Iran   New York Times: Knicks Fans Are Stunned by Four-Figure Ticket Prices    Europe Today: Sweden Approves Law Banning Cousin Marriages and Close Relative Unions   Wall Street Journal: The World's Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover Is Under Way in Sweden   Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

Patrick answers bold questions from callers, draws out wisdom on why the Church is called the Bride of Christ, reflects on the mystery of the Tree of Knowledge, and unpacks the rationale for infant baptism. Along the way, he weaves real-life stories about weddings and their expenses, even noting how modest celebrations often last longer in memory and in marriage. Ever the entertainer, Patrick reads complaint emails about tacos and transforms them into music, blending humor with genuine conversation. Scott - The Church is referred to as the bride of Christ but also referred to as Christ Body which is a man's body. Is the Church male or female? This sems to be a contradiction. (00:42) Women and Ordination by Joyce. A. Little, Ph.D - https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/ Britney - Why did God create the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden? (11:27) Grace - There was a home wedding between a Jewish person and a Catholic and they got special permission from the bishop. The marriage lasted 45 years and it is still going on. Also, who is Saint Leo? (17:56) Richard - We just got our two infant children Baptized. We had to wait because of adoption papers. When we talk with our non-Catholic friends, they will ask why we waited if we believe as Catholics that infant baptism should happen right away. How should I respond? (26:57) Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (35:59) Jennifer (email) - The High Cost of Marriage (45:13) Karen (email) - I wanted to get married in a place that was a little expensive (Originally Aired on 04-28-2026)

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as fuel prices hit $4.39 in North Texas and higher in other states, we continue to focus on affordability as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the U.S. will take the issue of Iran's attacks on commercial shipping to the United Nations. Rubio told reporters at a White House press briefing “If we live in a world where global shipping lanes can be taken over by countries, that will have a direct impact on Americans in the short and the long term, we're the only ones that can do anything about it,” he said. Also audio from Marco Rubio on the unconstitutionality of the War Powers Act and from journalist Mark Halperin on where we stand with Iran, a federal law mandating ‘kill switches' in vehicles remains intact and various audio from California Gubernatorial candidates blaming high prices in their state on President Trump. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

554. This week, Dr. Ho reveals that people-pleasing isn't a personality trait—it's a survival strategy. If you constantly say "yes" while feeling a quiet sense of self-betrayal, you're likely stuck in the fawn response, a nervous system reflex designed to keep you safe by keeping others happy.Dr. Judy breaks down:Kindness vs. Compulsion: Why true generosity feels good, but people-pleasing feels like fear.The "Social Pain" Connection: How your brain processes rejection exactly like physical injury.The High Cost of Silence: Why "keeping the peace" actually destroys intimacy and fuels resentment.Take Action: Learn three practical tools to break the cycle, including the "Pause Practice" to stop the automatic yes and how to name the specific fears driving your behavior.Stop performing and start being known.Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.comFind Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologistMore from Dr. Ho on her other channels:Dr. Ho's website, Substack, LinkedIn.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sixty days. $25 billion. No open Strait of Hormuz, no enriched uranium recovered, no regime change, and gas prices up 42% since late February. That's the scoreboard on Iran, and it's the backdrop for Pete Hegseth's first real hearing — where combat veterans Seth Moulton and Pat Ryan finally put the Secretary of Defense through the wringer. Paul Rieckhoff joins the conversation to break down what oversight looks like when it actually shows up, why JD Vance and Dan Driscoll are watching, and why this war is metastasizing into something bigger than Iran. From Marco Rubio floating strikes on Cuba to Trump leaning on Putin as a peacemaker, this is forever war logic dressed up in new packaging — all gas, no brakes, no congressional authorization, and no plus-up for the VA to care for the next generation of veterans it'll create. Paul also unpacks the Comey indictment, the chilling effect on Jimmy Kimmel and the free press, and why the King of England sounded more like Reagan on alliances than the current administration. If you're in the angry middle and tired of the rigged two-party system handing you half-cooked wars and culture-war theater, this is your no-BS briefing. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Ditch your expensive carrier and support Independent Americans! Make the switch to Noble Mobile. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump's Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Sidoni answers the three biggest first-time homebuyer questions and explains how the Triangle of Success can help you make smarter home shopping decisions. When are you ready to buy, how much can you afford, and where should you start? In this episode, David Sidoni breaks down the answers to the three biggest questions every first-time homebuyer asks. He also explains the Triangle of Success, a simple framework for balancing price, style, and location when shopping for a home. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed by misinformation, this episode gives you the clarity and strategy to move forward. “The math isn't being taught. There is so much more hope and so many more possibilities than whatever you've heard.” - David Sidoni, First Time Homebuyer Coach Highlights• Are you financially closer to buying a home than you think?• How much home can you actually afford in today's market?• Where should you start if you want to buy your first home?• Can you really get the right price, style, and location all at once? Referenced Episodes• 167 - Interview: Buying a $300K Home With Only $18k? Yes!• 170 - Interview: 1st Time Home Buyers Find Compromise & the Triangle of Success• 189 - INTERVIEW - VA Loans: Bad for Buyers or a Christmas Miracle?• 194 - Interview - Making the Impossible Purchase Possible• 217 - Interview With Millie - How To Buy Your First Home Before Turning 30• 224 - Interview With Pedro – Bought With Zero Down, And NOT A VA loan, At 59 Years Old• 239 - INTERVIEW: Using the VA Loan for Zero Down, and Monthly Payment is Only $100 More a Month• 249 - INTERVIEW: First Generation Home Buyers (Mortgage $200 LESS Than Rent!)• 312 - Rich People Only? Declan & Bailey's 3% Down Victory INTERVIEW• 343 - $60K Income to Homeowner: Jessica's Journey (INTERVIEW)• 369 - INTERVIEW: From Fear to First Home: How Regina Bought Solo in Her 40s• 372 - Brittany & Fred's 3% Down Success Story - INTERVIEW• 380 - This Should Have Been Impossible - But Rosie Actually Did It (INTERVIEW)• 396 - INTERVIEW: Apartment to 2-Acre Homestead: Samantha's First-Time Buyer Story• 399 - The Real Value of Buying: What Nick Gained Beyond a Mortgage• 425 - First Time Home Buyer: How a Single Mom Bought with a ZERO Down Payment USDA Loan (INTERVIEW)• 440 - First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 1): Rent Replacement Strategy• 441 - First Time Homebuyer Playbook (Part 2): The Last Lease Ever• 443 - First Time Homebuyer FAQ: What Can I Actually Afford in 2026?• 469 - Putting a Plan into Action - First Time Homebuyers vs. High Cost of Living 2026• 470 - Effective Solutions to Get UNSTUCK - First Time Homebuyers vs. High Cost of Living 2026Check out our updated 2026 First Time Homebuyer's Episode Guide - Over 100 of our BEST Episodes of Detailed Homebuying Knowledge, Interviews, and MORE! Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!

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