Podcasts about ideals

In this episode, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, retired, honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center, joins to discuss The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals, a new keepsake volume from the National Constitution Center. Justice Breyer, who wrote the book's foreword, reflects on the enduring constitutional ideals explored in the volume and their continued relevance today. He is joined by the Honorable Cheryl Ann Krause, judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and member of the National Constitution Center Board of Trustees.  This conversation was streamed live from Philadelphia as part of the NCC's America's Town Hall series on May 16, 2026.  Resources   The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals  Justice Stephen G. Breyer, “It's up to us whether the American experiment succeeds,” (USA Today, May 11, 2026)  Justice Neil Gorsuch, “How Imperfect People Form a More Perfect Union,” (Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2026)  Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals: A Conversation with Justice Stephen Breyer , National Constitution Center, America's Town Hall  Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and National Constitution Center Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham joins the Center to discuss The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals. Presented by the National Constitution Center, The Promise of America is an inspirational collection of essays exploring the founding principles that continue to shape American democracy from the nation's leading constitutional scholars. This print volume builds on the foundation of the Center's Interactive Declaration of Independence and America at 250 Civic Toolkit, bringing together new essays, primary sources, and interpretive scholarship in a lasting, portable format designed to support deeper reflection and shared civic dialogue. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources  The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

Liberals like AOC are saying the quiet part out loud now: They want to use force and the strong arm of government to force their ideals on everyone. And it appears they don't mind bloodshed to do it.

In a culture that constantly bombards us with unrealistic ideals—perfect marriages, flawless friendships, effortless success, and picture-perfect lifestyles—many Christians find themselves exhausted by unattainable expectations.  Misplaced expectations can steal our joy, but biblical contentment and gratitude can restore it. Join Josh as he gives a talk from his upcoming book, Elusive Expectations: Living Free from the Tyranny of Unattainable Ideals. 

Let's look at the actual math: a massive new study analyzed nearly 800,000 professional modeling photos from the last 25 years, and the data proves that the industry's "body-positive" shift is mostly a mirage. While brands love to post plus-size models for clout, the actual median waist size for models has stayed locked at a tiny 23–24 inches (60–61 cm) since 2000.Even the "plus-size" models being cast are *still* way smaller and leaner than the average American woman. Basically, the industry is using a few token outliers to look progressive, while the actual, everyday standard for high fashion hasn't shifted even a little bit.There is a huge disconnect happening on TikTok and Instagram right now, where a lot of modern women are genuinely falling for the delusion that the game has changed. Because we see a few curve models on our feeds, there's this belief that society has completely rewritten what it finds conventionally attractive.But the data shows that's a total cap.The delusion is thinking that corporate marketing campaigns equal real-world attraction. Brands like Savage X Fenty or Dove didn't launch "inclusive" campaigns because they wanted to change the laws of human biology; they did it because inclusivity sells products to the average consumer. Some women have internalized this corporate validation so deeply that they expect the entire, hardwired framework of conventional beauty—which for thousands of years has biologically linked certain proportions to youth and health—to shift just because a brand changed its billboard.We've confused *feeling good in our own skin* (which is awesome and necessary) with *changing what the world considers a high-fashion ideal*. When women get mad that the world isn't celebrating an average or above-average physique as the new peak of conventional attractiveness, they are fighting biology with internet trends.The most empowering thing you can do is unplug from the delusion. Stop waiting for a fundamentally exclusive industry to validate your real-world body. Once you realize that the "inclusive shift" is just a corporate aesthetic designed to get your data and your cash, you can stop holding yourself to a standard that was never real in the first place.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depraved-and-debaucherous--5267208/support.Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on X and TikTok @kingofpodcasts (F Meta!)Listen to KOP's other programs, Podcasters Row… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast and The Broadcasters Podcast.Buy KOP a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3TAB983ZQPNVLDrop KOP a Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a CashApp https://cash.app/$kingofallpodcasts

Edward J. Larson recounts how Abigail Adams urged her husband to "remember the ladies" during the debates over independence. Revolutionary ideals of equality began to raise significant questions regarding the status of women and enslaved people. (14/16)1870

In this episode, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer (Ret.), honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center, joins to discuss The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals, a new keepsake volume from the National Constitution Center. Justice Breyer, who wrote the book's foreword, reflects on the enduring constitutional ideals explored in the volume and their continued relevance today. He is joined in conversation with the Honorable Cheryl Ann Krause, judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and member of the National Constitution Center board of trustees. Resources  The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals Justice Stephen G. Breyer, “It's up to us whether the American experiment succeeds,” (USA Today, May 11, 2026) Justice Neil Gorsuch, “How Imperfect People Form a More Perfect Union,” (Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2026) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

Principles: Not a Crazy Idea

Relationship ideals - a presentation by Melissa C. recorded on Mon. 05/04/2026

Hour 1 of the Friday Bob Rose Show, on the push for socialism and wealth redistribution in left cities, and the examples of who really benefits. From Iran's ruling elites to the economic harm felt by workers, disenchanted youth are missing the full story. Plus, all the morning's biggest stories for 5-8-26

12. Why Post-Liberalism Historically and Politically Fails Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: Howes explains that post-liberal movements often fail because their chosen leaders prioritize power over the movement's ideals. Historically, these intellectual elites are frequently marginalized or "thrown under the bus" by the systems. 121870

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! The ideal of Bushido, often translated as "The Way of the Warrior," represents a code of moral principles followed by samurai in feudal Japan. What are the core virtues of Bushido? Is the ideal of Bushido still applicable in contemporary times? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the ideal of Bushido. Thanks to listener Alex B. for this episode idea.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

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It’s easy, in this 250th Anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence, to find things that divide Americans. But best-selling author Colin Woodard says we’re still bound together as a people by the ideals of our founding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truth, Justice, and the Way - Episode 9: When Ideals Fall Short: Superman, Racism, and the Stories We TellIn this episode of Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman and Spirituality, we examine the tension between the ideals we claim and the ways we sometimes fail to live them out—both in the world of Superman and in our own lives. Together, we explore how the history of DC Comics reflects both harmful racial stereotypes and meaningful attempts at justice, and how those same contradictions can be found in our faith communities and personal experiences. Rather than pointing fingers, we reflect on the shared human tendency to fall short of our highest values—and the invitation to grow, to name what's broken, and to move toward something better with humility, courage, and compassion.Listeners are encouraged to write in with thoughts, stories, or reflections through Substack, email (rick@rickleejames.com), or Twitter (SupermanAlways aka @RickLeeJames4). Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful and grateful Thanksgiving.Listen now on Truth, Justice, and the Way: Superman and Spirituality.Follow Us on Substack: https://supermanpodcast.substack.com/podcastYour Hosts:David Dault - https://www.daviddault.com/aboutRick Lee James - https://www.rickleejames.com/SupermanAlways on Twitter/X - @RickLeeJames4 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

Find our Hunger Games, Catching Fire review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alostplot/episodes/2026-04-09T19_19_14-07_00 In this episode, hosts Maverick and Avalon delve into the complexities of 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1'. They discuss the film's narrative structure, character arcs, and the overarching themes of propaganda and resistance. The conversation highlights Katniss Everdeen's evolution as a reluctant hero, her relationships with PETA and Gale, and the emotional stakes that drive the plot. The hosts also explore the implications of PETA's transformation and the villainous tactics employed by President Snow, culminating in a thought-provoking analysis of the film's impact within the series. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of characters in 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1', focusing on Coriolanus Snow's manipulative nature, Plutarch's role in propaganda, Alma Coin's leadership style, and Finnick's emotional struggles. They explore themes of belief, propaganda, and the cultural impact of the series, particularly how it resonates with real-world issues.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' Introduction6:02 Katniss Everdeen16:39 District 12 & Gale22:51 Conflict & The Propaganda Arc31:45 Peeta & the Conclusion of the Film33:36 Coriolanus Snow38:06 Plutarch Heavensbee42:27 President Alma Coin48:59 Finnick Odair51:00 The Cliffhanger Ending1:00:09 Lasting Impact#hungergames #mockinjay #part1 #alostplot #katnisseverdeen 

Casimir Pulaski gave his life for American liberty, and his story reveals the true cost of independence. In this episode of the America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano explores the remarkable life of Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and "Father of the American Cavalry" who crossed an ocean to fight for a country that was not his own. From his daring charge that saved George Washington at Brandywine to his ultimate sacrifice at the Siege of Savannah, Pulaski's journey reminds us that America was founded not on bloodlines, but on an idea. Discover why an exile with no home became one of the Revolution's most vital leaders, and why his story is a haunting warning to an era that often takes its inherited freedoms for granted. What You'll Learn: The Making of a Soldier: How Pulaski's struggle against Russian tyranny in Poland prepared him for the American Revolution. Saving Washington: The tactical brilliance that prevented a catastrophe at the Battle of Brandywine. Building the Cavalry: Why Pulaski's Legion was the precursor to modern special forces. The Ultimate Sacrifice: A breakdown of the fatal charge at Savannah and what it means to die for a principle. A Lesson for Today: Why Pulaski's "allegiance to an idea" is the only thing that can preserve the American experiment today.

Ian T. Brown is a retired Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot, with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pacific throughout his career. He has written dozens of articles, reviews, and short stories on military history, military theory, future war, and wargaming, to include the book A New Conception of War: John Boyd, the U.S. Marines, and Maneuver Warfare (Marine Corps University Press, 2018), which was added to the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Professional Reading List in 2019 and remains on the list today. He has also contributed to or developed several commercial wargame designs, including the card game #Maneuver Warfare, published by the Dietz Foundation in 2025. J. Overton is co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means: Naval Contributions to National Objectives Beyond Sea Control, Power Projection, and Traditional Service Missions.” Links - Snowmobiles and Grand Ideals: John Boyd's Vision for Thriving in Chaos.  New Conception of War  Marine Corps University Press online order form (can be used for hard copies of all their books, including “New Conception of War” and “Snowmobiles”)  #Maneuver Warfare card game: 

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – These stories form a mosaic of modern America: brilliant and broken, ambitious and anxious, principled and polarized. This is the American condition — a nation in motion, pulled between its highest aspirations and its deepest divisions. And in that tension lies both the challenge and the promise of the era we are living through...

This week, Venus squares Jupiter, placing individual desires in conflict with the expectations of others. The Sun makes an exciting sextile to Uranus, then enters Aries and the equinox. The Pisces New Moon carries the influence of unpredictable Uranus, and Mercury in Pisces moves direct. Emotions risk boiling over when Mars meets with Jupiter, and the Sun and Neptune spotlight creative pioneers. Plus: An epidemic of fatigue, a season of new beginnings, and mentors are people, too! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the podcast? Donate here! Timestamps [1:22] Venus squares Jupiter (Mar. 18, 9:08 am PDT), 15°10' Aries-Cancer. What you want for yourself might conflict with what others need from you. [4:00] Sun sextiles Uranus (Mar. 18, 1:20 pm PDT), 28°14' Pisces-Taurus. Sabian symbols: The Sun is on 29 Pisces, A prism, and Uranus is on 29 Taurus, Two cobblers working at a table. This combination invites an awakening, the chance to see the world with fresh eyes. [7:10] Moon Report! The Pisces New Moon (Mar. 18, 6:23 pm PDT), 28°27' Pisces. The New Moon in Pisces is a good time to escape ordinary reality through healthy routines and habits, to spend time alone in reflection or meditation, and to allow yourself to drift a little bit instead of trying to push things in a particular direction. [11:19] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). The First Quarter (first action point) in this LPFC is on Dec. 16, 2026 (25º17' Pisces), the Full Moon (awareness point) is on Sep. 15, 2027 (22º52' Pisces), and the Last Quarter (final action point) is on June 14, 2028 (24º36' Pisces). [13:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (Mar. 16, 12:57 pm PDT), is VOC for 3 hours 19 minutes and then enters Pisces (4:16 pm PDT). Expand your involvement with unconventional networks of people. [15:06] The Moon in Pisces conjoins the Sun (Mar. 18, 6:24 pm PDT), will be VOC for 2 hours 39 minutes, and then enters Aries (9:03 pm PDT). Build the habit of retreating from reality in a beneficial and inspiring way. [16:17] The Moon in Aries conjoins Venus (Mar. 20, 2:23 am PDT), is VOC for 21 hours and 12 minutes, then enters Taurus (11:35 pm PDT). Resolve to develop a habit of spending quality time with your friends and cutting loose in appropriate ways. [17:26] The Sun enters Aries (Mar. 20, 7:46 am PDT, until April 19, 2026), marking the Aries equinox (spring in Northern Hemisphere, autumn in Southern Hempisphere). This is the season of assertiveness, independence, and beginnings. [20:53] Mercury stations direct (Mar. 20, 12:33 pm PDT) at 8°53' Pisces. Mercury's been retrograde since Feb. 25, 2026, when it stationed at 22°33' Pisces. Be mindful of your words and movements, double-check your facts, and heed your instincts. Mercury remains in Pisces until April 14. [23:26] Mars trines Jupiter (Mar. 21, 5:01 pm PDT) at 15°16' Pisces and Cancer. Confidence, physical vitality, and initiative are pronounced. Just be mindful not to push too far too fast. [25:18] The Sun conjoins Neptune (Mar. 22, 4:18 am PDT) at 1º50' Aries.  Take on a pioneering spirit in your creativity. Ideals can inspire us, but they can also disappoint us if we forget that no one is perfect. [26:40] Unfortunately, there was too much to cover in this week's sky for a Listener Question – but keep those questions coming in! Leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [27:30] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

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In this AMA episode, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle a wide range of listener questions-from AI and authenticity to divorce, brotherhood, and extreme ownership. Ryan shares lessons from his own divorce about reflection, accountability, and rebuilding your life after a major setback. The conversation also dives into why authenticity builds trust, the danger of labeling words as violence, and how men can start building strong brotherhoods even if they've spent most of their lives alone. If you're feeling stuck in your career, isolated in life, or unsure how to take the next step forward, this episode offers practical guidance and honest perspective. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:04 - Introduction and lacrosse tournament story 03:46 - Listener question: AI and content creation 17:57 - Navigating divorce and staying afloat emotionally 30:17 - New Order of Man merchandise designs 32:14 - Ideals worth fighting or dying for 35:15 - Violence, language, and societal perception 42:16 - Building brotherhood from scratch 51:22 - Extreme ownership when stuck in a job 59:24 - Reflecting on advice given years earlier 59:50 - Episode closing remarks Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

George Wright III explains the power of “dream building” as the starting point of all success, arguing that success is the progressive realization of a worthwhile dream and that the vividness and clarity of a dream determine motivation, faith, and belief. Referencing James Allen's As a Man Thinketh (chapter six, “Visions and Ideals”), he emphasizes that people become what they think about and that “dream lofty dreams” because every achievement begins as a dream. He shares a personal story of becoming a young husband and father of twins at 17 and relying on his vision to push through financial struggle. Wright teaches that successful people don't ask for smaller problems; they build bigger dreams, citing Dexter Yager's line, “If the dream's big enough, the facts don't count.” He recommends purposeful, scheduled daily visualization, getting interactive with dreams, and placing dream reminders everywhere.01:14 Lessons From As A Man Thinketh02:51 Dreams As Fuel04:06 Bigger Dreams Beat Obstacles05:27 What Dream Building Means05:54 Make It A Daily Ritual07:17 Get Interactive With Dreams07:47 Put Reminders Everywhere08:17 Final Quote And ChallengeThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.

Much like an elevator stuck in a college dorm, or the house guests from Night of the Living Dead, its going to be a long night in this final episode of our thrilling one shot series. Each player has an interest besides the apparent survival of the group, including a fruitful imp who seems to have a certain hold on Asmos. Will they all make it out alive... find out on episode five of this ender of all enders.   Thanks again for listening. Truly its a DIY operation with a manic style of presentation. Personally, I wouldn't have it any other way. As I think Games Brown, Kellen, and Virus of Ideals would also agree, as I thank them for their artistic contributions. The sound of a rewinding awia VHS tape was found at freesound.org.    Join us next episode for a fresh session one with a fresh and familiar cast. Have a magical adventure.

Prince Hall believed in the American Revolution so deeply that he refused to let it fail. While Boston echoed with talk of liberty, he forced the new nation to confront its contradiction: slavery. This episode tells the story of Prince Hall, the Black patriot who used lawful civic action, Enlightenment philosophy, and institutional leadership to help end slavery in Massachusetts in 1783, years before the U.S. Constitution was ratified. His strategy was not chaos or rejection of the system. It was engagement, petition, and moral accountability. At a time when many would have turned away from the American experiment, Prince Hall invested in it and demanded it live up to its founding ideals. What You'll Learn How Prince Hall used the language of natural rights to challenge slavery in Massachusetts Why Black participation in the American Revolution created political leverage The role of the 1777 petition and the Massachusetts Constitution in ending slavery in 1783 How John Adams' "all men are born free and equal" became legally enforceable Why civic virtue, lawful engagement, and institutional pressure define true self-government Prince Hall did not burn down the American system. He held it accountable. His life demonstrates how self-government works when citizens understand both their rights and their responsibilities. For anyone who cares about the American founding, abolition, constitutional principles, and the meaning of liberty, this is a story that cannot be ignored.

Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Founder of Rains, joins us to talk about the shifting landscape of crypto regulation under the Trump administration. We discuss why the CLARITY Act is in limbo, the "Defi mullet" and the legal challenges facing AI agents. Zack gives a behind-the-scenes look at the banking lobby's war on stablecoin yields and evaluates the progress of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Banks lobbied for 1:1 yield ban. * Coinbase takes their pound of flesh * AI ends billable hour standard. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:24 Who is Zack? 01:25 Bitcoin Policy Institute 04:23 Current policy outlook 10:49 CLARITY Act 17:34 Will CLARITY pass? 19:32 Commodities vs Securities 21:02 Safe harbor 21:19 Howey & Utility tokens 22:37 Developer protections 24:25 How good are protections in CLARITY? 28:56 Crypto crashout & AI agents 33:43 Front ends & KYC 36:13 OFAC 39:43 Ideals in crypto 42:21 BASE 43:30 Crypto in-fighting 46:55 LLMs & the law 52:17 Prediction markets The Gwart Show is sponsored by Ellipsis Labs. Ellipsis Labs builds the most efficient on-chain markets. Their orderbook and Prop AMM products have delivered price improvement to hundreds of billions of dollars in retail volume. Now, they are bringing their expertise to build Phoenix, the best on-chain perpetuals platform. Ellipsis Labs is hiring New York-based engineers. If you're an engineer looking to work with a proven team in making DeFi better, go to ellipsislabs dot xyz slash careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bite sized episode, Josh lays out a way of analyzing and evaluating games and media by focusing on what is shown to be ideal through the way that the medium communicates. We'd love to hear from you! Join us on our social media by checking out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebacklogbreakdown And if you'd like to support us, you can visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebacklogbreakdown The Backlog Breakdown is a proud member of the Play Well Network, a network of podcasts that seek to approach recreation in a more thoughtful manner. Until there is a rabbit trail to follow. Check out all of the other amazing Play Well podcasts at playwellnetwork.com. Get PWNed, scrubs.

Zachary Gorman The Menzies Legacy: Ideals, Change, Procession, 1960s and Beyond, Was Robert Menzies out of step with the swinging 1960s, or did he shape the profound changes that it wrought? Menzies led Australia for over half the decade, finally retiring in 1966 as our oldest prime minister. His reputation for stability and continuity appears opposed to everything we commonly associate with the 1960s. Yet he governed during a dynamic period marked by rising levels of homeownership, university education, opportunities for women, engagement with Asia, instantaneous communications, space exploration, international travel and trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most devious of DM's tend to drop a hint or three if they are about to encounter a challenge. A full moon gloints through the window as the silverware rests in the dining room. It might be possible werewolves may result. We are lucky to have a wordsmith in our wings as Jon carefully lays all the clues at our players toes. For the record, listening is hard. May the love of the game drive you wild with the opposite of regret in episode 4 of Dungeonetics.   Thank you again for giving our DIY cast a spin. Again there is no money in this. Just escpasim in the time where vacations are cost prohibitive.   Thank you again to Games Brown, Kellen, David Getrsman, Virus of Ideals, and you. Without an ear, this just becomes an echo.   And remember... have a magical adventure.

Samantha Hancox-Li joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about hosting the Neon Liberalism podcast and being a writer and editor at Liberal Currents, where they publish writers who promote pluralistic democracy over authoritarianism.

The New England Patriots' Super Bowl defeat was a disappointment for fans, but the team's return to the national stage also served as a reminder of the role the Greater Boston Area played in the country's founding. Judy Woodruff explores that history, as well as some recent turmoil, to ask what it tells us about the country today. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This is the forty-fifth episode in the Crypto Hipster's Curtain Calls Series, which includes 3–4-minute clips from Seasons 6-8. This compilation draws upon my conversations with:Jakub Ondrasek, CEO @ Clore.AI (11/26/2024, Season 8)Ben James, Founder @ 404-GEN (3/5/2025, Season 8)Yaroslav Writtle, Core Contributor @ Yelay (3/29/2025, Season 8)Jason Teutsch, founder and Chief Scientist @ Truebit (5/15/2025, Season 8)

Suspicions are confirmed as our adventurers discover what has happened to their lost friends and targets. Poking around an odd farmhouse owned and seemingly operated by a mysterious figure named Damien has placed our team in danger. Addressing concerns and civility have been forceabully pushed aside as deep conflict has raged into violence. When force meets force, someone is going to have more to show than a stubbed toe.   Will Georgio make his way to that performance at the inn? Will Nyx ever get a few flowers without having to use a magic wand? Will justice ever come for those who seek it in this action paced one shot of Dungeonetics? Listen In and find out.   Again thanks for the PSA of old and PSA of new in this particular episode. Call it a fire and ICE mix from Channel 5 news. Things matter and voices are heard. A big shout out to Virus of Ideals and Kellen for bringing the heat time and time again. Free sound.org keeps a squeak in our hearts and boots on the ground, and remember adventurers...   I for one am proud to tell a tale. I am more proud when we collectively make one together. Stay safe.

A cult tends to continue until some resistance results. What makes the growth of an individual cult so dangerous ois how isolated and self looping they can become, reinforcing all the attributes that the community wants to value. Without a diverse system to check it, the result may become deadly. Continuing our adventure, we are about to discover why such communities need outreach, and our team is about to reach out in the only way they know how. Crits are rolled while the promise of an tavern performance slips while Corvus, Nix, Papa Georgio, and the team tackle Daimen.   Thanks again to Kellen, Games Brown, and Virus of Ideals for your musical takes and tooks, freesound.org with the sound of s crackling inflamed farmhouse and until next time... have a magical adventure

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Ideals"

I am proud to say welcome back.   In this opening of Dungeonetics we are welcomed to a mixed group of adventurers all looking or seeking someone who has gone missing. In one instance a young mother with two missing kids, another a father hot on a killers trail, another still a bard looking for his musical pair and friend. Flowers and coin are spread under a quick sausage and soft cheese spread, and as the facts grow and characters find their voice, they have a common problem. All of which lead to a mystery of sorts and a garuntee by me, the editor.   One of the previous listed mysteries gets revealed in this episode of Dungeonetics. So join us as Corvus, Nix, Papa Georgio, and the team tackle Daimen's Farmhouse in search of the elusive Sid. Couple of real notes here: these sessions lead directly into our new episodes of Dungeonetics, so a great jumping in point is always our one shots. If you like the flavor of loosely well recorded original content homebrew out of various houses in CT, USA. Then stay.    Shout-out to the reel doofs, you king of kings. Thanks again to Kellen, Games Brown, and Virus of Ideals for your musical takes and tooks and until next time... have a magical adventure

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. John Boyd is well known to have formally written down very little of his own theories on war and conflict, making researching his concepts challenging and leading many to infer meanings based on their own interpretations—or others'—of what little easily accessible evidence of his thinking remains. In Snowmobiles and Grand Ideals, Ian Brown unpacks Boyd in his own words delivered during his lectures. Recording Date: 9 Dec 2025 Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #146 Sebastian Bae on Gaming Snowmobiles and Grand Ideals: John Boyd's Vision for Thriving in Chaos by Ian T. Brown and Frans P. B. Osinga A New Conception of War by Ian T. Brown YouTube: Steve Jobs Introducing The iPhone At MacWorld 2007 Destruction and Creation by John Boyd (1976) Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Ian Brown is a retired Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot with multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Pacific region. He has written dozens of articles, reviews, and short stories for a variety of defense-related publications, covering topics of military history, military theory, future war, and wargaming. His book A New Conception of War: John Boyd, the U.S. Marines, and Maneuver Warfare (Marine Corps University Press, 2018) was added to the Commandant of the Marine Corps' Professional Reading Program in 2019. He currently works as a wargame analyst for Group W and has designed several wargames independently. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Michael Lissack discusses Anticipatory Agents in Causal Bubbles–a unified theoretical framework that reconciles Quantum Bayesianism (QBism), Robert Rosen's theory of Anticipatory Systems, the causal bubbles interpretation of quantum mechanics, and pragmatic constructivism through Hans Vaihinger's philosophy of 'as if.' Recording Date: 2 Dec 2025 Research Question: Michael Lissack suggests an interested student or researcher examine how can the continuous process of asking "what gives this symbol, sign, or phrase meaning?" (synecdoche) against the background of the "information abyss" lead to a developed sense of understanding? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #7 Randy Rosin on Russia and Applied Cybernetics #72 Noah Komnick on Cybernetics and the Age of Complexity #47 Yaneer Bar-Yam on Complex Systems and the War on Ideals #85 Josh Kerbel on Complexity and Anticipatory Intelligence Anticipatoryagents.com Anticipatory Agents in Causal Bubbles: Reconciling Quantum Bayesianism, Rosen's Anticipatory Systems, and Pragmatic Constructivism by Michael Lissack WHAT SCIENTIFIC TERM OR CONCEPT OUGHT TO BE MORE WIDELY KNOWN? Ashby's Law of Requisite Variety by John Naughton Destruction and Creation by John Boyd (1976) W. R. Ashby, "Requisite variety and its implications for the control of complex systems," Cybernetica, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 83–99, 1958. Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio: Michael Lissack, the founder and director of the Second Order Science Foundation, has dedicated his academic career to understanding how individuals and organizations can learn and adapt in a rapidly changing world. Lissack's work focuses on the intersection of cognition, communication, and technology, and he has developed innovative approaches to knowledge management, organizational learning, and leadership development. Lissack was the president of American Society for Cybernetics, founder of the Institute for the Study of Coherence and Emergence, and founding editor of the journal Emergence.  He has taught at several universities throughout the world, including Erasmus in the Netherlands and Tongji in Shanghai.  He holds a D.B.A. in complex systems from Brunel University and Henley Management College. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

"Don't give up the ship." "The Star-Spangled Banner." "Old Hickory." The Battle of New Orleans.The War of 1812 gave us some of America's most enduring symbols and phrases. But did it actually change anything? The treaty that ended it resolved almost nothing. The boundaries stayed the same. Impressment wasn't even mentioned. And the greatest American victory came after the war was technically over.So why does this "Second War of Independence" matter? Was it a pointless conflict that nearly destroyed a fragile young nation? Or the crucible that finally transformed thirteen squabbling former colonies into something that felt like a country?Join us as we dig into the contradictions, debate the consequences, and explore what the War of 1812 actually accomplished - or didn't. From the myths we tell ourselves to the realities on the ground, from Baltimore's ramparts to New Orleans' muddy fields, we're questioning everything about America's most misunderstood war. And before we're done, we'll grapple with something deeper: the ideals this nation was founded on - and how those very same ideals, however imperfectly realized, eventually gave us the tools to right some of our gravest wrongs.

Merry Christmas and welcome to the Unedited podcast! The goal of this podcast is to help you develop and enjoy the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer. It is through the Word of God and the presence of God that we GET TO KNOW GOD. In this episode, Meg continues a series based on questions she's been asking herself and shares an Unedited Christmas entry: “Ideals.” Meg's books, “Unedited: Hope and Healing Through the Simple Habit of Bible Reading and Prayer” and “Overflow: The Fine Art of Cultivating Joy In Sorrow,” (in English and Spanish) are available on Amazon and through Pentecostal Publishing House. Thank you for joining me for this journey. I look forward to meeting up with you again next Friday! If you have questions, please visit megunedited.com Go grab your Bible and your journal! Looking forward to the power of this habit in YOUR life. This is Unedited. This is for U. Happy Friday! IG: @unedited_meg

In this powerful finale to the Divine Feminine series, Jenn Nizza is joined by Doreen Virtue to break down how modern culture is reshaping spirituality—especially through major artists like Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks. They expose how witchcraft, goddess symbolism, and New Age ideas are being woven into music and entertainment in ways that feel harmless, yet carry real spiritual influence.Drawing from their backgrounds as former psychic mediums, Jenn and Doreen offer rare inside perspective on why these trends are spreading so quickly, what makes them spiritually dangerous, and how the enemy uses subtle imagery to pull people away from the truth.Whether you've been following the series or are listening for the first time, this episode will challenge your thinking, sharpen your discernment, and point you back to the only true source of identity and light: Jesus Christ.A must-listen finale packed with truth and insight.In case you missed it--Part 1 - The Danger of the Divine Feminine and the Hope of Jesus with Doreen VirtuePart 2 - Katy Perry, Beyoncé, and the Spiritual Seduction of the Divine Feminine with Doreen VirtuePart 3 - Lady Gaga, Goddess Worship & the Divine Feminine Deception with Doreen Virtue FOLLOW JENN NIZZA:- Follow Jenn on Instagram- Follow Jenn on TikTok- Follow Jenn on YouTube- Get Jenn's books

You want this season to feel special for your blended family. But instead of joy, you're feeling grumpy, anxious, or even a little hopeless. Schedule changes, empty chairs at the table, tension with an ex, and slow bonding in step-relationships can make gratitude feel out of reach. Deep down you might be wondering, “How am I supposed to be thankful when life really hurts?”In this episode, we'll sit with you in that question. And we'll introduce three simple “gratitude lenses” that will help you focus on what's good without denying what's hard. Through honest stories from our personal journey, including Kim's long season of walking with Annika through addiction and into recovery, you'll see how gratitude can keep you anchored so that you can show up well as you face tough realities.   You'll also learn how to hold grief and gratitude at the same time while guarding against three common negativity traps that quietly drain hope and resilience. By the end, you'll have one small, clear next step to begin practicing gratitude in real life, right where you are, in this season and beyond.You'll Discover:Three gratitude lenses tailored for real life, you can start using todaySimple gratitude habits that can make a positive difference How to hold grief and gratitude simultaneously - without having to pretendThe 3 “P” traps that crush resilience—and how you can resist themResources from this Episode:Episode 42. Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation - And 6 Tips for YouEpisode 84. Coping with Sadness, Anxiety, and Longing when the Kids are GoneEpisode 154. What practical and Emotional Shifts Can You Expect as You Blend a Family? Episode 14. 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your 'Perfectionist' Ideals and Disappointments Episode 202. How to Break Free From Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy [with Ron and Nan Deal] Episode 189.  Bringing Hope to the Realities of Grief:  A Path to Understanding and Healing [with Krista St-Germain]Episode 187.  Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1 of 2)Episode 51. Overcoming Discouragement (Part 1 of  3)Episode 99. Moving Beyond Painful Guilt and RegretEpisode 160. A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them OutEpisode 220. From Marginalized to Mainstream:  How to Reclaim Confidence Episode 215. Does your Relationship Feel Hopeless?  Why Giving Up Might Not be the Answer?Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession

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Thank you, veterans! 100-year-old British World War II veteran laments over the state of the country he fought for and lost brothers for. Looking at the eight Democrat senators who voted to reopen the government. Former ISIS leader and new Syrian president visits the White House to make a deal. Why are 600,000 Chinese students being let into the U.S. by President Trump? Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is fine with being deported? Justin Haskins joins the show to explain the rise of socialism among young voters in America. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:13 Day 42 of the Government Shutdown 01:28 Happy Veterans Day 04:15 British Veteran Alec Penstone on How his Country is Changing 10:35 Dick Durbin on Reopening the Government 11:44 Why Are Democrats Caving? 15:03 MSNBC Reacts to Democrats Voting in Favor of GOP 34:23 Fat Five 45:33 BYU Basketball Update 46:50 JD Vance VS. Medicine Ball 49:15 Syrian President Visits the White House 50:39 President Trump on Meeting with the Syrian President 52:27 600,000 Chinese Students Coming to America 1:06:06 Is Ilhan Omar About to be Deported? 1:07:59 Caller Hannah 1:12:13 Heartland Institute's Justin Haskins Joins the Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are finally back to talk about the lore from the Stormlight RPG Handbook and World Guide! We go through all the Ideals and some odds and ends too. This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), Adim (AAKS), and Bonnie (Cosmeregirl)! Our Previous RPG episode: https://youtu.be/ap_zV-5-ZGk?si=VOIFmDuxVIsl3Sjw Halloween Livestream (about the Elantris sequels): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkyVNtUNwXU Thumbnail by Gal Or: https://www.reddit.com/r/Stormlight_Archive/comments/1lf29s1/radiants_of_urithiru_by_gal_or/ 0:00:00 Introductions and Show & Tell 0:11:15 News: No More Elantris Sequels!? (Okay, not really) 0:21:40 RPG Lore 0:26:45 What Did We Learn? 0:30:43 Windrunners 0:35:56 Skybreakers 0:37:19 Dustbringers 0:48:36 Edgedancers 0:59:36 Truthwatchers 1:05:23 Lightweavers 1:12:21 Elsecallers 1:18:17 Willshapers 1:25:37 Stonewards 1:36:11 Bondsmiths 1:38:39 Other Lore Stuffs 2:17:37 Who's That Cosmere Character If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard Discord: https://discord.gg/17thshard Want to learn more about the cosmere and more? The Coppermind Wiki is where it's at: https://coppermind.net Read all Words of Brandon on Arcanum: https://wob.coppermind.net Subscribe to Shardcast: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:102123174/sounds.rss Send your Who's That Cosmere Characters to wtcc@17thshard.com

Joel Finkelstein discusses how the New York election of socialist Zohran Mamdani was influenced by "subnationalism," where foreign nations subvert democracy. Organizations associated with Islamist Maoist ideals and CCP assets (like Neville Roy Singham, who bankrolled a campaign hub) were central to mobilizing votes. On social media, especially Instagram and TikTok, content favorable to Mamdani was given "engineered virality," with over 50% of viral engagement coming from non-American users, suggesting organized foreign intercession. 1931

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – America stands at a crossroads, struggling to live up to its founding ideals of freedom, equality, and justice. Deep divisions over identity, politics, and truth threaten unity, yet hope endures. Through empathy, dialogue, and a renewed commitment to shared principles, the nation can rediscover its purpose and heal the fractures within its democratic spirit...

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My guest is Dr. David DeSteno, PhD, a professor of psychology at Northeastern University. We discuss science, God and religion, including what science can and can't reveal about the existence of God and where religious faith and science do and do not align. We also discuss why questions about life's origins, miracles and the afterlife have persisted across time. Dr. DeSteno explains how religious rituals cause meaningful improvements in mental and physical health and how prayer and gratitude can markedly reduce stress, increase honesty and compassion and buffer against loneliness and despair. Finally, we explore what distinguishes religions and mission-based communities from cults, and we discuss the role that communities such as 12-step and Burning Man play in modern life. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00) David DeSteno (02:10) Science & Belief in God, Does God Exist? (07:06) Universe Origins & Scientific Questions; Religion & Life/Health Benefits (15:16) Sponsors: Our Place & LMNT (18:23) Russell's Teapot, Overbelief, Faith; Religio-prospecting, Traditional Practices (26:49) Mediation & Compassion, Prayer & Stress Relief, Tools: Meditation, Prayer (34:40) Superstition, Prayers & Rituals; Mourning Rituals, Eulogies, Shiva, Connection (43:58) Grieving & Different Religious Traditions (47:15) Sponsors: AG1 & Eight Sleep (50:12) God vs Religion?; Prayer, Community, Religious Rituals & Ideals (56:17) Psychedelics, Ego Death, Right vs Left-Handed Roots (01:01:24) Good & Evil; Lies & Cheating; Gratitude & Prayer (01:11:03) Loneliness, Community & Religion, Relationship with God & 3AM Friend (01:16:25) Sponsor: Function (01:18:12) Feeling God; Intelligent Design, Evolution, Eye; Awe (01:25:21) Overwhelm & Spiritual Experiences, Awe Despite Understanding (01:31:01) Fear of Death, Afterlife, Tool: Contemplating Death (01:37:11) Time Perception, Connectedness, Traditional Practices (01:42:53) Addiction; 12-Step Programs & Surrender to a Higher Power (01:49:02) New Religions, Burning Man, Modern Spiritual Experiences, Cults (01:58:06) Cults vs Religions, Religious Interpretation & Reorientation (02:03:56) AI, Technology, Religion & Intelligence; Religious Branding (02:11:05) Religion Figures & Flaws, Direct Experience of God (02:15:13) Finding a Belief System, Embracing Religious Practices, Tool: Sampling Religions (02:21:40) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices