Podcasts about illusions

In Episode 37 of Quite Frankly, host Frankie Val is joined by guest Matt for a wide-ranging discussion on culture, perception, and the mechanisms used to shape belief. The conversation explores how modern narratives strip meaning from language, history, and identity, replacing substance with spectacle and confusion. Frankie and Matt examine the role of cultural institutions, media influence, and psychological conditioning in steering public thought, emphasizing how repetition and emotional manipulation erode discernment over time. The episode also reflects on the importance of historical awareness, symbolism, and moral grounding as tools for resisting manufactured consensus. Throughout the discussion, the focus remains on clarity, pattern recognition, and the responsibility to think independently in an environment saturated with distortion. Episode 37 continues Quite Frankly's direct, no-frills approach to confronting uncomfortable truths and questioning narratives that demand passive acceptance rather than understanding.

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I've spent the last year hanging out with two very different groups: founders stuck at the $1M to $2M mark and entrepreneurs running $200M empires. Do you want to know the biggest difference between them? It's not intelligence or work ethic—it's their belief systems.Fresh off a trip to the Museum of Illusions with my kids, I realized that many of us are running our businesses while staring at the corporate equivalent of a "mind-bending" optical illusion. We are dead certain about "truths"—that we are essential to daily ops, that a certain channel is dead, or that we lack the right connections—only to find out those "truths" are the very things capping our growth.In this episode, I'm challenging you to look at where you might be fighting reality. What is the one thing you know for sure that just "aint so"? Let's break down the hidden illusions keeping you from the next level.//Welcome to The Ray J. Green Show, your destination for tips on sales, strategy, and self-mastery from an operator, not a guru.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

This week the universe invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what freedom truly means in our lives - not the fleeting kind that comes from avoiding discomfort, but the deeper sense of liberation that leads to growth, clarity, and lasting fulfillment.As the energy of the week and month unfolds, we are guided to examine where we may be settling, holding back, or staying loyal to an outdated version of ourselves —and what becomes possible when we're willing to face what limits us. With spiritual insight and grounded perspective, this week can create space for awareness, courage, and meaningful change.Whether you're feeling stuck, restless, or simply ready for more, this episode offers a powerful lens for navigating the days ahead and beginning a more authentic journey forward. Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni. Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts. Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

What if the world isn't holding you back—your beliefs are? We sit down with Anders Hansen, CEO of Real Magic, to explore how illusions reveal the shortcuts our minds take and how shifting identity can unlock results that look impossible from the outside. From a floating glass to a domino trick your brain tries to complete, Anders shows that the real sleight of hand happens in our perception—and that's exactly where transformation begins.We dig into the five mental illusions that keep ambitious people stuck in hustle, fear, lack, grind, or luck. Anders explains why fascination opens the door for new ideas to land, how agreement cements them, and why shock is a costly teacher. The conversation moves from theory to practice as we break down A, B, and C goals—and why C goals, the ones you truly want, carry an energetic pull that makes 10x simpler than 2x. Along the way, Anders shares his own reinvention from burnout to breakthrough, the role of mentorship, and the power of choosing identity before outcomes.If you've ever obsessed over price instead of results, or traded time for money while ignoring the leverage of ideas, this one will reset your compass. We talk self-image as the performance ceiling, the ego's trap of waiting for the world to change, and the soul's path of feeling first so reality can follow. You'll leave with a practical lens to rewire reality: upgrade beliefs, set imagination-led targets, and build daily proof that matches who you decide to be.If this conversation sparked something, follow and share it with a friend who's ready for a leap. Subscribe for more mindset, leadership, and performance deep dives, and leave a quick review to tell us the illusion you're releasing next.Hi This is Brad Weisman - Click Here to Send Me a Text Message ---Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman!

Can you trust that viral “Bible connection” you just saw on TikTok? In this episode, Matt Swale, author of Terms, Themes, and Thesis, joins Dr. Dru Johnson to discuss how biblical allusions really work—and why we need better instincts and better tools when interpreting Scripture. Swale wrote the book to help lay readers and undergraduates navigate the exciting (and sometimes overhyped) world of intertextuality: how one passage of Scripture evokes another, often subtly, and with profound rhetorical effect. They explore his criteria for spotting allusions—rare terms, thematic coherence, and rhetorical fit—while affirming the emotional and spiritual value of hunting for connections. From Genesis 3 and Luke 24 to Judges 19 and Genesis 19, Swale shows how true allusions enrich our understanding, while false positives can mislead or confuse. Swale also urges humility: “You want to make sure it's real,” he says. “False positives are part of the process.” He encourages listeners to use tools like reference Bibles, read in community, and learn from scholars—while warning against treating academic access as priestly gatekeeping. We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 01:00 Teaching Hermeneutics and Its Challenges 02:35 Illusions and Bad Practices in Interpretation 05:07 The Role of Social Media in Biblical Interpretation 07:45 Criteria for Identifying Illusions 11:55 The Importance of Rhetorical Analysis 16:07 The Need for Humility in Interpretation 20:00 Understanding Allusions in Scripture 24:01 The Nature of Illusions and Their Impact 28:03 Exploring Textual Connections 32:00 The Role of Community in Biblical Literacy 36:06 The Future of Biblical Literacy 40:03 Connecting Joseph and Daniel Stories 43:53 Rhetorical Connections in Genesis and Judges 46:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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You're not stuck because you're lazy. Or unmotivated. Or unsure of what you want.You're stuck because your brain learned how to delay action in ways that feel reasonable.In this episode, I talk about the illusions that keep capable women thinking, preparing, and refining — while staying invisible.Not dramatic fear. Not panic. Quiet, logical illusions that sound like maturity.In this episode, you'll hear: Why illusion feels safer than reality How capable women confuse preparation with progress The invisible patterns that delay action for months What actually breaks illusion — without forcing confidence How movement starts before clarity, not afterThis episode isn't about motivation. It's about awareness — and what becomes possible once illusion loses its power.

This episode explores how Drew Haney built wealth through clarity, discipline, and land investing while redefining success, purpose, and fulfillment beyond money, showing why the real work begins after financial freedom arrives.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-wealth-without-illusions-and-finding-purpose-beyond-the-deal-with-drew-haney/(00:00) - Welcome Back and Introducing Drew Haney(00:06) - Drew Checks In From Sunny Los Angeles(00:25) - Drew's Bird's-Eye View of His Land Business(03:47) - Funding Deals as an Equity Partner and Profit Splits(03:47) - Underwriting the Operator Versus Underwriting the Deal(04:57) - Bigger Land Plays and Subdividing Large Acreage(05:41) - Owner Financing and Selling Notes for Cash Now(06:07) - Why Drew Does Not Bank on Appreciation(07:48) - A Personal Property Plan With Three Kitchens and a Future Triplex(08:27) - Off-Market Flips Versus On-Market Value-Add Deals(09:17) - Deal Timelines, Days on Market, and Absorption Reality(12:42) - Land Due Diligence, Fat Spreads, and Limited Comps(15:11) - Desert Land Versus East-of-the-Mississippi Complexity(15:39) - Having Realtors Walk Land as Boots-on-the-Ground Support(15:51) - Why Sellers Accept Discounts and Want the Easy Button(18:28) - Landowners, Time Value, and Why Realtors Avoid Small Land Deals(19:26) - Delinquent Tax Lists as a Simple Way to Start(20:37) - Houses Are Emotional, Land Feels Like a Commodity(22:06) - Drew's Golden Nugget: Networking Creates Referral Income(24:32) - Key Person of Influence and Getting the Best Deals First(26:23) - Partnering to Learn and Start Without Capital(26:56) - Book Recommendation: Key Person of Influence(27:09) - Book Recommendation: How to Get Rich and the Real Cost of Wealth(28:22) - Drew's Podcast: The Other Side of Enough(29:11) - Flow State, Climbing the Mountain, and Loving the Build(31:18) - Always Be Building Something(31:26) - Where to Find Drew Online(32:10) - Wrap-Up, Subscribe, and Final DisclaimerContact Drew Haneyhttps://drew-haney.com/https://www.facebook.com/andrew.haney.94https://www.instagram.com/drewhaney318/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajhaney/https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofenoughIf this conversation reminded you that wealth is built through clarity, discipline, and purpose, take that mindset into your next move and keep building something that matters. Visit https://reiagent.com

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This week the universe invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what freedom truly means in our lives - not the fleeting kind that comes from avoiding discomfort, but the deeper sense of liberation that leads to growth, clarity, and lasting fulfillment.As the energy of the week and month unfolds, we are guided to examine where we may be settling, holding back, or staying loyal to an outdated version of ourselves —and what becomes possible when we're willing to face what limits us. With spiritual insight and grounded perspective, this week can create space for awareness, courage, and meaningful change.Whether you're feeling stuck, restless, or simply ready for more, this episode offers a powerful lens for navigating the days ahead and beginning a more authentic journey forward.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni.Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

The year 2026 begins with the end of pretense.In this kickoff episode of Boiler Room, host Bryan “Hesher” McClain is joined by Adam “Ruckus” Clark, Bazed-Lit Analyzer, Mystical Pharaoh, and Mark Anderson to examine what can no longer be denied: the transition from covert influence to open empire.As Venezuela becomes the focal point of overt regime-change language—justified openly by energy control and corporate interests—the illusion of “rules-based order” collapses in real time. From U.S. officials admitting the real motives at the UN, to media outlets reframing intervention as necessity, the show traces how empire now speaks plainly.But this isn't just a foreign policy story.The same logic driving intervention abroad is returning home: militarized enforcement, narrative warfare, AI-driven propaganda, and government behavior increasingly treated as spectacle—甚至 wagered on in real-time prediction markets.From the symbolic death of MTV to deepfake politics, from Greenland to Cuba, from ICE violence to betting on press briefings, this episode sets the tone for the year ahead.No illusions.No euphemisms.No disguises.Welcome to open empire.Support:Support BOILER ROOM & ACRPatreon (Join and become a member)Shop BOILER ROOM Merch Store

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Timothée Chalamet stunned at the Critics Choice Awards by publicly declaring his love for Kylie Jenner, calling her his “partner of three years.” Jennifer Lopez’s seemingly casual Vegas banter is, according to insiders, scripted down to every pause. And Andy Cohen’s claim that his dramatic new look is due to “just Botox,” weight loss, and makeup? Behind the scenes, that explanation is being met with plenty of skepticism. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com His forthcoming novel, It Started With A Whisper, is now available for pre-order See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! It's Episode 520, Ryan and Jose are joined by David Blair and Erik Van T'Holt for our 15th annual year in review episode, 2025 in review.  We talk about all the cool Barker-related stuff that happened in 2025.   This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video.  Sponsor : Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination | Pinterest | ETSY Store Check out his recent paintings, Self Acceptance, Fireflies and The Waiting Room II,  Sponsor : Ed Martinez YouTube Channel | Internet Killed the Video Star Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast Ed and Nina's 2025 with Hellraiser 2022.  Discussion: 2025 in Review Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron) David Anderson Erik Van T' Holt Daniel Elven Amanda Stewart Bradley Gartz Matthew Batten Bennett Jesse Clara Leslie Timothy Ramakers Terry Murdock Sponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination Sponsor, Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast Show Notes Episode 502  514 | Hellraiser Revival | Announcement Red Band Trailer | Bloody Disgusting Episode 518 | Hellraiser 2022 4K Blu-Ray set : Order Here 499 Wishmaster Commentary with Peter Atkins The Book Club of Blood Youtube Playlist David: New Comics from Crowdfunding Hellraiser 2022 Soundtrack on iTunes Store Suntup The Hellbound Heart Opur Interview Episodes: Roy Robbins | Jason Lyles | Barbie Wilde | Don Bertram and Hans Rueffert | Nicholas Vince | Del Howison Night of the Zoopocalypse David: Re-Listening to old episodes of the Clive Barker Podcast 500th Episode Jose's Graham Humphreys Hellbound Poster Creepy Pasta Article Candyman: The True Story of the Bathroom Mirror Murder: Episode | The Podcast Commentary: Enter the Dragon The Now Playing Podcast Ryan's Podcast Commute | YouTube | Tiktok Lord of Illusions in 4K End of Jericho Squad 77 D&D Game Just in! The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian 2nd Ed Coming  up for 2026  Portrait Study Book Club of Blood : Confessions of a (Pornographer's) Shroud Clive's Contemporaries: 1978 More News, Reviews and Interviews, And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.  web www.clivebarkercast.com Apple Podcasts,  Android,  Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian  BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community Support the show Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian  Hardcover | Kindle | Apple Become a Patreon Patron | Buy a T-Shirt Music is by Ray Norrish All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com AI Summary of our chat Hellraiser Community Engagement Discussion The group discussed their New Year's Eve experiences and introduced themselves, with José, Ryan, Erik, and David Blair joining the call. They shared their anticipation for upcoming game announcements, particularly the Hellraiser Reviver, and highlighted the growth of the related Discord community. José mentioned fan screenings of Hellraiser franchise movies and the community's engagement with actors. The group also touched on the significance of the Hellraiser Reviver Discord server and its activities, including interviews with actors and fan-made content. Hellraiser 2022 Blu-ray Bonus Features The group discussed the recent Hellraiser 2022 Blu-ray release, which included bonus material provided by Ed and Nina Martinez featuring 3D files and imagery of Leviathan tech used on the Cenobites. They highlighted the inclusion of a steelbook, two audio commentary tracks, and a full-color booklet with artwork by Keith Thompson, noting that the booklet was in German and would need translation. José and Erik shared their excitement about the release, with José mentioning the importance of Ed and Nina's YouTube channel in providing interviews for the bonus features. Erik praised the Wishmaster commentary with Pete Atkins as a favorite episode, while Ryan appreciated the "Book Club of Blood" series for providing engaging content during a period of limited new releases. Book Club of Blood Series The group discussed their Book Club of Blood series, with Ryan suggesting creating a separate YouTube playlist for these episodes. They explored upcoming stories, including one about frog races and world politics. The conversation shifted to independent creators and Kickstarter projects in the horror and sci-fi genres. Erik shared his experience funding soundtrack Kickstarter campaigns, particularly for The Chairman. The group discussed the challenges of featuring music in their content due to streaming platform restrictions. They agreed to review the Hellraiser soundtrack, with Erik offering to share his review in Dutch. Hellraiser Media and Celebrations The group discussed several topics related to Clive Barker and Hellraiser media. José shared his excitement about a new Suntup edition of the Hellbound Heart, which features a beautiful design and limited editions. Ryan mentioned conducting interviews with various Hellraiser-related individuals, including Roy Robbins and Jason Lyles. Erik expressed enjoyment of the Night of Zoopocalypse movie and commentary. The group also celebrated their 500th episode and discussed a new Hellraiser poster by Graham Humphries that José had received as a private commission. Reality and Fiction in Media The group discussed various gaming and movie-related topics, including haunted characters in video games and the true crime podcast about the Candyman story. They explored the intersection of reality and fiction, particularly in true crime podcasts and movies based on real events. The conversation concluded with a discussion about their upcoming movie commentary project, which will focus on films from 1978, with a poll to determine the next movie to cover. Podcast Polls and Barker Discussion The group discussed creating a poll for their podcast, deciding to centralize all polls on their blog and share them across platforms. José shared his collection of Clive Barker character portraits and mentioned a particularly moving interview with Nicholas Vince about his life and work. Erik expressed appreciation for Now Playing Podcast's sponsorship, while the group also discussed various movie franchises like Anaconda and Darkman. Ryan attempted to demonstrate the Barker Cast Studio setup but experienced technical difficulties with his camera connection. Clive Barker Projects Update The group discussed various topics related to Clive Barker's work and their own projects. Ryan shared updates on his studio setup and recent activities, including a TikTok video. José mentioned the completion of the Jericho Squad 77 campaign and the release of the second edition of the BarkerCast interviews book. They also discussed potential future projects and releases for 2026, including possible new movies, plays, and poetry books by Clive Barker. The group agreed to start a new series in 2026 focusing on Clive Barker portraits and to continue with their regular content of news, reviews, and interviews. Clive Barker Projects Update The group discussed upcoming projects and predictions for Clive Barker's work, including potential sequels and adaptations. They noted that while some projects were in development, others had faced setbacks, such as a TV series that lost its studio backing. José encouraged listeners to follow their podcast for updates on Barker's work, and the group shared plans to ring in the New Year with family and work commitments. Streaming's Impact on Entertainment Industry The group discussed José's work schedule and potential job changes, followed by a conversation about streaming services and YouTube Premium. They explored the dominance of YouTube compared to other streaming platforms and discussed how major companies like Google and Apple could potentially acquire studios to compete with traditional media. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the future of movie theaters, including the impact of streaming services on box office attendance and the potential for theaters to be converted into other uses. Future of Movie Theaters Evolving The group discussed the future of movie theaters, with José suggesting that while traditional theaters may not disappear soon, they might evolve to become more gimmicky with features like 4D experiences and bars. They also discussed the history of home video formats, including the failed DivX format, and the current trend of YouTube adding AI-generated captions to videos. The conversation concluded with a discussion about potentially doing a live YouTube stream for their podcast, though they expressed concerns about the technical challenges and managing the chat.

When everyone but Spock is exhausted from their space adventures, a shore leave planet starts gaslighting them about some dangerous illusions. But after no one can find the glade and the landing party gets stranded, a Caretaker appears and explains the amusement planet's safety precautions. How do you know if you can do a bit on your boss? Who is a little like Bruce Wayne but not really? What does Captain Kirk's snake tattoo say? It's the episode that approaches the uncanny valley from the opposite precipice with a glade in between.Support the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this New Year's Day episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold opens 2026 with a candid, free-flowing broadcast that blends reflection, headlines, and philosophical critique. Jon sets the tone by explaining his approach to the show, engaging directly with chat, and revisiting the Badlands New Year's Eve stream before turning to expectations for the year ahead. A central focus of the episode is Chief Justice John Roberts' year-end report on the federal judiciary, which Jon reads through and sharply critiques, questioning claims of judicial independence, fidelity to the Founders' intent, and the modern interpretation of the Declaration of Independence. The discussion expands into the concept of mandate, narrative warfare, and public consent, drawing parallels between Thomas Paine's Common Sense and today's information battles. Jon also touches on Minnesota fraud cases, accountability gaps, national debt, economic indicators, Trump statements, and cultural commentary, closing with an emphasis on tempering expectations, resisting psyops, and staying grounded as 2026 begins.

Harriett Gilbert welcomes bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni into the World Book Club studio to discuss her internationally acclaimed novel, The Palace of Illusions.A luminous reimagining of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharat, The Palace of Illusions traces the life of Princess Panchaali—better known as Draupadi—from her miraculous birth in fire to her destiny as the wife of five brothers cheated of their father's kingdom. Swept into their quest to reclaim their birthright, Panchaali stands beside them through years of exile and the terrible civil war that engulfs the kings of India. Along the way, she navigates fierce rivalries, a complex friendship with the enigmatic Krishna, and a forbidden attraction to her husbands' most dangerous enemy.With its vivid imagery, lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, Divakaruni's novel brings to life a world of warriors, gods, and fate, seen through the eyes of a fiery woman determined to shape her own destiny.Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni answers readers' questions about reclaiming women's voices from myth and legend, the different kinds of love - marital, forbidden and divine, and how mythology can be used to re-write expectations for how people should live their lives even in the modern day.

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It's New Year's Eve. The champagne is warm. The future is buffering. Before we pretend everything magically resets at midnight, Gonzo Chronicles does the opposite—we take 2025 apart with a crowbar and see what falls out. This isn't a highlight reel. It's a reckoning. In this NYE special, we count down ten uncomfortable truths 2025 revealed, five comforting illusions it quietly murdered, three mysteries that only got weirder, and one question you'll be stuck with long after the ball drops. Listen now—before we all agree to forget it by January 2nd #YearEndReflection #NYESpecial #EndOfYearThoughts #Goodbye2025 #Hello2026

Max talks with host Scott Hamilton of WBT, Charlotte's News Talk radio, about the Statesville, North Carolina Citation 550 crash that killed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and six others, then expands the conversation with a fresh technical finding and a practical training takeaway for pilots. While preparing for the short radio interview, Max revisited the ADS-B track and noticed something he hadn't seen anyone else write about: the altitude anomaly isn't merely a "jump," it's an impossible spike. The key number is stark. The ADS-B data shows a reported climb of 1,374 feet in 1.64 seconds, which implies a climb rate of almost 50,000 feet per minute—a rate that doesn't make sense for a Citation. Max's point is that this isn't a real aircraft maneuver; it's a data or sensor-path artifact. What makes it more compelling is what happens immediately beforehand: for 34 seconds, there were 14 ADS-B transmissions in a row with the exact same reported altitude. That kind of perfectly flat series is abnormal even if an aircraft is "steady," because pressure altitude reporting typically wiggles at least a little from sample to sample. Max lays out a simple, pilot-intuitive interpretation: the aircraft was likely climbing normally, but the altitude value feeding ADS-B froze for about 34 seconds and then unfroze, "catching up" in one big correction. If you treat that 1,374-foot change as occurring across the 34-second freeze rather than across 1.64 seconds, you get a climb rate around 2,200 fpm—entirely plausible for a departing Citation. About 20 seconds after the correction, the aircraft turned back toward the airport. Max also notes there is audio where a pilot announces on CTAF they are returning because they were "having issues," and he believes those "issues" were likely altimeter/altitude-related rather than a direct cause of the crash. From there, he turns the discussion into something useful for any pilot: how altitude gets measured, encoded, and transmitted—and what kinds of failures can create misleading outputs. In the Citation 550, there are multiple static ports feeding pilot-side and copilot-side instruments, plus potentially additional static sources feeding backups. Depending on the configuration, ADS-B altitude can be sourced through a blind encoder tied to the static system, an air data computer, or an encoding ("coding") altimeter common in older round-gauge aircraft. The operational point: pilots might see one thing on their instruments while the transmitted pressure altitude shows something else—or the opposite—depending on where the fault lives. Max then shifts to the accident sequence on return. Regardless of what prompted the turnback, he argues the crash itself likely occurred on short final for a different reason: visual illusions in rain and degraded visibility. The aircraft struck the approach lighting system short of the runway threshold, which is exactly the kind of outcome that can happen when pilots subtly, unknowingly fly a shallow or low path while "going visual." He emphasizes that we don't yet know the cause with certainty, but absent evidence of an engine failure on short final, illusions are a credible explanatory bucket—and one pilots can learn from immediately. The primary illusion he highlights is water refraction. Rain on the windshield can make the horizon appear lower than it is, which creates the sensation of being higher than you really are—leading to an unconscious nose-down correction and a lower-than-intended glidepath. He also cites guidance that rain, mist, and limited slant visibility reduce and distort visual cues during the instrument-to-visual transition, exactly when pilots are most vulnerable to subtle errors. These effects are also documented in Flight Safety Foundation's ALAR "Visual Illusions" briefing note, which specifically calls out rain-on-windshield refraction and the way rain can change the apparent intensity/brilliance of approach lighting. Max closes with a concrete "do this next time" list. First, if you accept a visual in marginal conditions, load the ILS and use it to back up the visual—it would have shown a low path before contact with approach lights. Second, he discusses a tech-forward defense: using Garmin visual approaches (the NTSB recovered a Garmin GTN 750 from the wreckage) and tools like Pathways in synthetic vision to help maintain a stable vertical picture. But he adds a blunt warning that pilots routinely get wrong: Garmin visual approaches do not guarantee terrain clearance, and in hilly terrain or limited visibility they can route you into terrain unless you've validated them in good conditions. The takeaway is simple: when your eyes can lie, disciplined cross-checking—and knowing the limitations of your tools—is what keeps you off the lights and on a safe path to the runway. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. 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2025 brought many beautiful moments, many challenges and opportunities for growth. There's empowerment in choosing to see situations from a higher perspective, even when it's difficult. As this year comes to a close, I wanted to give an overview of my last 6 months. Within this episode, I share the journey of my mysterious health diagnosis that I struggled with since July and the beauty I found within the hard moments. I lost close to 25 lbs between September and October and within 5 months I went to 49 different appointments in search of healing and answers. Thankfully I'm fully myself again and walking into 2026 with 5 key illusions I'm leaving behind which I share in this episode.I'm so thankful for the doctors, energy workers and loved ones who have helped me and held space for me the last few months. I'm so incredibly thankful for your support and sending you love and well wishes for the New Year.Please feel free to DM me with any insights, questions or personal a-ha moments you may have as you listen.Episode Breakdown:0:00 - 7:00  - Intro7:00 - 25:47 - Health Journey / Finding a Diagnosis25:47 - 41:48 - 5 Illusions I'm Leaving in 2025Special thanks to the following energy healers/psychics who provides support and insight over the last few months:-Thanya Mercado - insta @thanya_ashe_-Janice Richards - insta @janicerichards_psychicmedium-Socorro Diaz - insta @socorrodiazofficial-available on Youtube and wherever you listen to podcasts-

Behind the polite smiles and diplomatic clichés, something far more dangerous is unfolding. As Israel weighs its next move against Iran's ballistic missile threat, serious cracks are emerging between Jerusalem and Washington. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum cut through the speculation to ask the questions no one else will: Is the U.S. truly aligned with Israel's security needs or drifting toward strategic illusions? And what, really, might be brewing behind closed doors ahead of a possible Trump-Netanyahu meeting?

Today's episode is one we've been sitting with for a long time. We're talking about how to survive psychologically in a world where hatred is persistent, not abstract, not metaphorical but recurring, and sometimes lethal. CME: Take the CME Post-Test for this EpisodePublished On: 12/19/2025Duration: 19 minutes, 01 secondsJoshua Feder, MD, and Mara Goverman, LCSW, have disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

durée : 01:52:36 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit - Pour le plaisir, joueurs de poker, faussaires ou magiciens s'amusent à bluffer. Dans cet Atelier de création radiophonique, diffusé en 1996, Norbert Aboudarham s'interrogeait sur la vérité du bluff, les vrais imprévus et les fausses illusions. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé

In this episode, Yiqun Chen and Marcus Dillender join us to discuss their revealing study on how nursing homes respond to government inspections. They explain how facilities often make short-term changes—like boosting staff and discharging patients—just to look better during inspections, only to revert immediately afterward. Despite this gaming, inspection ratings still offer meaningful insights into resident outcomes. The conversation covers why some citations lead to real improvements while others don't; how inspection ratings relate to mortality risk; and what policymakers can do to make oversight more effective and less predictable. This episode offers a candid look at the strengths and blind spots of government monitoring, and what it means for the future of elder care. Guests: Yiqun Chen & Marcus Dillender, economists and authors of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) paper “Government Monitoring of Health Care Quality: Evidence from the Nursing Home Sector”

Do you ever find yourself fighting against the moment? Sometimes the season we're in is not the one we would choose for ourselves. This can be especially difficult during the holidays, a time when we just want things to feel easy and merry. It's tempting to create an illusion, rather than looking at the moment for what it truly is. But what if laying bare the truth will actually set us free? Instead of wasting energy on conjuring a false reality this holiday, perhaps we can simply let it be… however that might look. As we walk through the rainy woods, consider the illusions in your life this season. What can you release to make space for a truer, more meaningful holiday this year? What am I reading?Sleigh Spells by Bella Fallshttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9798561945052Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering by Joseph Nguyenhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9798893310153https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Let it Be by the Beatles What's for dinner?Sheet Pan GnocchiIngredients:1 pound potato gnocchi1 bunch broccolini1 pint cherry tomatoes½ small red onion, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, sliced2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon sea salt½ teaspoon fresh thyme ½ teaspoon za'atar¼ teaspoon red pepper flakesFreshly ground black pepper6 ounces feta cheeseFresh parsleyInstructionsPreheat the oven to 450°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, toss together the gnocchi, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, thyme, za'atar, red pepper flakes, and several grinds of pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.Roast for 10 minutes. Stir, then scatter the feta on top. Roast for 15 to 20 more minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and the vegetables and feta are browned. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Season to taste and serve.https://www.loveandlemons.com/wprm_print/sheet-pan-gnocchiHealthy Peppermint Hot CocoaIngredients:2 cups cashew milk2 tablespoons cocoa powder2 Medjool dates2 drops of peppermint extract One tablespoon dark chocolate Coconut cream1 cup coconut milk1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar1/4 teaspoon vanillaOne pinch of saltInstructions:In a small pan, heat cashew milk and cocoa powder on low heat. Add Medjool dates cut in 2, then stir regularly. Turn off the stove, then add dark chocolate and peppermint extract and stir until smooth consistency.Pour in a blender, then mix for 1 minute until totally smooth.Beat coconut milk with vanilla and a pinch of salt. When it starts to foam, add coconut sugar and keep beating until it takes a firmer texture.Pour peppermint hot chocolate into 2 cups and serve with one dollop of coconut cream. Enjoy!Support the show

New Metroid week, everyone! This week, after a long, eighteen-year absence, the main Metroid Prime series returns with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Retro Studios' return to Samus brings a strange world in Viewros, dominated by mysterious architecture and psychic powers. While we only touch on the very beginning of the game in this episode, it does deliver a powerful first impression. After that, we've begun a playthrough of Mario RPG's Switch remake, a game that once paved the way for many games, even to this day. After that, a quick look at Disney Illusion Island with all its ups and downs in being a Metroidvania with no combat. Check out the show on BlueSky @MarkersOnTheMap.

Get the new Trust The Sleight Tee!  On this episode Josh and Nick chat with magician-turned-keynote speaker Alex Moffat about using cognitive illusion and neuroleadership to make ideas stick. Alex shares his journey from fine art and banking into full-time speaking, explains how magic disarms corporate audiences, and how storytelling and brain science shape his keynotes. Learn More About Alex - https://alexmoffat.au/ Follow Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/al.moffat/ Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it.

Paul & Dan reflect on the state of illusions in D&D, across the many editions of the game. Can a basic illusion deal actual damage to your character, or not? Can they trap your character in hallucinatory pit? How robust is an illusory monster, and what can your character do to counter the peril? The answers may surprise you! Read Dan's blog on "Phantasmal Force Through the Ages"

The discussion delves into the complex historical eras of Iraq, challenging binary understandings of its past and present. A professor at Haverford College and author of "Political Undesirables: Citizen Denaturalization and Reclamation in Iraq and Return to Ruin: Iraqi Narratives of Exile and Nostalgia", Zainab Saleh discusses how the Iraq she grew up in—during the Ba'ath Party reign and under Saddam Hussein—was a time of fear and repression, despite the earlier period of high hopes and political aspirations in the 1940s and 1950s. She explores the concept of nostalgia for the Saddam era, which exists even among those who suffered under the regime, because of the basic services that were provided. The conversation offers a nuanced timeline of modern Iraqi history, from World War I's role in creating Middle Eastern nation-states through the Ottoman and British rules, the monarchy, and the Ba'ath Party. A key focus is placed on the 1990s as a major turning point, with the 1991 bombardment and subsequent sanctions leading to the rapid deterioration of infrastructure, increased social problems like begging and corruption, and environmental collapse. We consider the argument that the Iran-Iraq War, the Gulf War, and the US invasion should be viewed as one long, continuous war. Saleh critiques the simplistic narrative that Americans brought to Iraq after 2003, arguing that it institutionalized a sectarian political system. She emphasizes that the American discourse—classifying Sunnis as loyalists and Shia or Kurds as oppressed—ignored the reality of mixed communities and complex political loyalties. Saleh explores the historical use of denaturalization in Iraq, a topic central to her latest book. She details how the British and subsequent Iraqi regimes used the pretext of "political undesirables" to strip citizens of their rights, citing examples such as Iraqi Jews in the 1950s and Iraqis of Iranian origin in the 1980s. 0:00 Introduction 1:50 When Did The Iraq You Grew Up In Start?2:54 The High Hopes of the 1940s and 1950s3:33 Nostalgia, Time, and Loss7:09 The Broad Phases of Iraqi History9:33 Cultural Renaissance Under the Monarchy10:00 Vibrant Leftist Politics in the Monarchy Era11:39 Nostalgia for the Monarchy13:00 The Largest Effect on Daily Life: 1991 Bombardment and Sanctions16:29 Connecting the Wars: One Long War17:59 The Lead-up to Saddam's Invasion of Kuwait19:33 The Vision of the Neoconservatives20:40 Misunderstandings about US Imperialism22:11 The Myth of Iraqi Sectarianism23:24 The Institutionalization of a Sectarian System25:27 The Role of the Iraqi Opposition Abroad28:29 Phases of Post-2003 Iraq29:12 The Civil War and Proxy War (2006-2008)30:20 Displacement and the Reorganization of Iraqi Society30:52 Social Mobilization: 2011 and the Tishreen Uprising (2019)31:24 The Catastrophe of ISIS34:29 The Problem with Nostalgic Photos40:14 When One Dictator Becomes a Source of Nostalgia41:16 The Book: Political Undesirables and Denaturalization41:59 The Deportation of Iraqis of Iranian Origin (1980)44:48 Denaturalization as a Systemic Pattern48:19 Issuing Passports After World War I51:00 The Expulsion of Iraqi Jews (1950)51:25 Iraqi Jews as an Integral Part of Society52:44 The Ancient History of Babylonian Jews55:20 The Basis for Expulsion58:19 Recommended Readings on Iraqi History Zainab Saleh is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Haverford College and the author of books "Return to Ruin: Iraqi Narratives of Exile and Nostalgia" (2020) and "Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq" (2025).Connect with Zainab Saleh

120 chapters. 2,500 pages. 800,000 words. The least accessible of the great Chinese novels, Dream of the Red Chamber. Sound daunting? Not to us. We read it. And like a celestial stone at the foot of Greensickness Peak etched with tales of the Realm of Illusions, we'd like to fill you in. So hop in your palanquin, open up the gate, and the other gate, and the other gate, and join us for a wild ride through Prospect Garden. Please keep your fans inside the vehicle at all times. Content warning: Discussion of s*icide Support the show:  https://ko-fi.com/ivyfoxart Follow the show on Tumblr:  https://soul-mates-podcast.tumblr.com/ Follow the show on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@Soul-Mates-Podcast Listen to Together We'll Shine: An Utena Rewatch Podcast:  https://bunnygirlbrainwave.substack.com/archive Art by Ryegarden:  https://www.instagram.com/ryegarden Music by Sueños Electrónicos:  https://suenoselectronicos.bandcamp.com/ Follow and support ash:  https://ko-fi.com/asherlark

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Shaun can't tell the difference between 'em! PLUS, Award-winning journalist, Dennis Kneale, tells Shaun about the research he is doing with Save Our Cities in the state of Oregon for his upcoming book, Ore-Goners, and the back-door Sovietizing of America and how we can seize the opportunity to break it apart. And award-winning author and lawyer, Jeffrey Stephens, talks with Shaun about current day government corruption, from the Democrats being upset about bombing drug boats to the massive amounts of Somali fraud in Minnesota, and tells Shaun about his newest fiction-thriller, Illusions of Trust, which opens readers eyes to government corruption in the Pharmaceutical Industrial Complex in his newest thriller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Friday Focus episode, Malachi Herbster sits down with Evangelist David Corn to discuss avenues of gospel ministry. David Corn shares his burden for his own ministry on his website:1. My burden is to preach the gospel to unreached people and see them get saved! My heart is broken about people on their way to hell, and I want to spend my life leading as many people to Christ as possible! Romans 15:20 reads, “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation.” The public schools are a special heartbeat of mine because so many young people do not know about Christ!2. My burden is to see people added to the church like in Acts 2. Acts 2:41 reads, “Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.” Verse 47 reads, “Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” We pray that God uses us to see people join Bible-believing, fundamental, independent, local New Testament Baptist churches!3. My burden is to see believers become soul-winners. Matthew 28:18-20 is still in the Bible, reading, “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” If believers are not trying to win souls, then they are out of God's will!4. My burden is to see believers learn to live the Spirit-filled life. I am still learning this myself, but what God has taught me so far is life-changing! We need to learn how to depend on Christ, grow in faith, and look to God to work in our lives! John 15:4 reads, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.”//*Burden taken from Evangelist David Corn's website

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LESSON 334Today I Claim The Gifts Forgiveness Gives.I will not wait another day to find the treasures that my Father offers me. Illusions are all vain, and dreams are gone even while they are woven out of thoughts that rest on false perceptions. Let me not accept such meager gifts again today. God's Voice is offering the peace of God to all who hear and choose to follow Him. This is my choice today. And so I go to find the treasures God has given me.I seek but the eternal. For Your Son can be content with nothing less than this. What, then, can be his solace but what You are offering to his bewildered mind and frightened heart, to give him certainty and bring him peace? Today I would behold my brother sinless. This Your Will for me, for so will I behold my sinlessness.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

Send us a textWe revisit the late-90s classic The Matrix to test its theology and philosophy, challenge the simulation hype, and ask what “real” means for faith, freedom, and love. From Gnosticism to “tasty wheat,” we weigh symbols against substance and land on a call to choose the concrete world.Intro music provided by Holly Serio

***Please note that I FORGOT to mention Neptune direct in Pisces! On December 10th, Neptune will direct at 5 degrees of Pisces. This will impact oil, gas, water, or illness. There may be ILLUSIONS coming to light or mysteries being uncovered. In this episode, we revisit this Scorpio stellium, a combination of planets amplifying themes of transformation, secrecy, taboo, and the exposure of hidden characteristics. This is the season (in addition to Neptune direct...) where truth may come to light, leaders are unmasked, and we're invited into deeper self-honesty and alchemy.We cover the Full Moon exalted in Taurus, illuminating the balance between grounded security and the discomfort of change. This full moon asks us to reflect on what we cling to for safety and what needs to be released so that we can grow. We then shift into Sagittarius season - radical beliefs, righteousness, and religious or philosophical dogma become prominent. Sagittarius also offers a higher expression — an opportunity to reconnect with adventure, spontaneity, open-minded curiosity, humor, and sharing ideas. YOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras,  spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse

Join The Real Science of Sport Supporters Club by making a small monthly pledge at Patreon.com. Think of it as buying us a cup of coffee before you listen to us opine on sports news and science! Plus, get access to the best sports science conversations in the world!07:35 - XC at the Winter Games?17:40 - UK Athletics and the cost of FACT22:35 - Mediocre Male Beats Strong Women29:55 - Do Guardian Caps work?39:55 - And Finally - Fine margins in sport & 2 day testsShow notesToday on Spotlight, a news show that begins with a brief look at our recent interview with Travis Tygart, the USADA CEO. Gareth raises an interesting question about USADA's partnership with its athletes and perceived impartiality, and Ross reflects on some of Tygart's strong views.Sebastian Coe is trying to get Cross Country running into the Winter Olympics. It's not on snow or ice, so the Winter Games family are not all that enthusiastic. It would bring new nations to the medal table, but where should the Games draw the line at expansion?Then it's on to some news from the always controversial world of sex in sport. UK Athletics have encouraged all their female athletes to get the SRY screen done to ensure eligibility for women's sport. A good step, but one that comes at a financial cost to the athlete.it's a cost that many would consider worth incurring to protect women's sport, as demonstrated by this week's controversial victory, and then disqualification, of a male in the World's Strongest Woman event in Texas. We pick up on some views expressed by listeners to discuss the relevance of this story, and how Official Strongman, the organization in charge, reacted swiftly and decisively to correct the wrong.Onto the NFL next, for a brief chat about Guardian caps. Promoted as reducing concussion risk by 50%, these soft-shell devices don't appear to have a plausible mechanism by which work, based on recent published research. This leads us to talk about the dilemma faced by sports authorities, who often throw everything they think works at the problem, but can't do robust, quality science to know what might, or might not, be workingAnd finally, we speak about the tiny margins between success and failure, sliding doors moments in sport, and take a brief look at why Test cricket just isn't what it used to be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Question!PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: This movie was selected by our Patreon Supporters over at the Cinematic Doctrine Patreon. Support as little as $3 a month and have your voice heard!  Shirleon joins Melvin to discuss 2013's insane surprise financial hit, Now You See Me! Despite being a critical flop the film was a blockbuster blowout earning nearly 5x its budget! So, who's right, the critics or the audiences? Tune in and find out! Topics:Editor's Note: No Patreon Exclusive discussion! But, I do intend to trim this episode down from its original 1:08:02 length, so if you want to hear the UNCUT version, tune in on Patreon here!Shirleon says she'd rather rewatch Death Note (2017) than ever watch Now You See Me again.Melvin, "I just thought the movie was bad."Every character basically sucks. If they don't suck, they're boring.Melvin has an issue with how normies and the working-poor are depicted, and he also feels it takes its audience for granted. It thinks its audience is a bunch of morons.Shirleon is overtaken by how much stuff is stuffed into this film, and the two discuss why that's a serious problem.Melvin talks about Safety Not Guaranteed, a movie that's got similar themes of belief and hope but isn't a total mess.Trying to make sense of the ending.Recommendations:What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher (2023) (Novel)Smiling Friends (2020-X) (Series)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Facebook Group

We are discussing how Trump is changing the political landscape. How Democrats are powerless against him. Trump has the truth on his side. And Democrats must hide the truth. They know all they have done to try to destroy America.We have a story about the BBC I will get into, and we have discussed it already, but there are more details.The Democrats hoped they could retread a story about J6 to cover that lie up. And that failed miserably.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CannCon and Alpha Warrior deliver a sharp, energetic breakdown of the day's biggest stories with their signature mix of humor, heat, and hard truths. They kick off by exposing congressional self-dealing after the House rushes to repeal a shady $500,000 Senate perk, setting off a fiery debate about accountability, FOIA loopholes, and why Congress protects itself faster than it protects the American people. The guys dive into the explosive indictment of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, unraveling a $5 million FEMA scam tied to campaign laundering and what it reveals about ActBlue-style funding networks. They dismantle a disturbing Democratic video urging the military to defy a future Trump presidency, analyze Trump's blistering response, and debate the deeper implications for chain of command and national security. From drug-smuggling networks and Cuba-to-Tampa trafficking busts to the strategic timing of the Epstein files release, and why Trump may have just sprung the biggest political trap of the decade, this episode moves fast, hits hard, and connects the dots the mainstream won't touch. Hosted by CannCon and Alpha Warrior.

For years, there have been predictions that the eventual release of the Epstein files will be nothing short of explosive—an earth-shaking moment that shatters the carefully crafted narratives protecting the powerful. The expectation is that once the full scope of Epstein's network, communications, travel records, financial flows, and visitor logs are uncensored, the American public will see an unfiltered view of how deeply embedded Epstein was among global elites. People believe the documents could expose the complicity of politicians, billionaires, intelligence figures, media executives, royalty, and corporate titans who have been shielded by redactions, legal maneuvering, sealed settlements, and a bipartisan effort to control the narrative. Many predict it will rewrite modern political history and reveal a system of influence peddling and blackmail that operated in plain sight while the public was lied to.These predictions also suggest that the reaction will be existential—that when people finally see the unredacted truth, trust in institutions will collapse. The files are expected to demonstrate that authorities deliberately protected Epstein for decades, that intelligence agencies may have used him as leverage, and that the cover-ups were coordinated at the highest levels. Supporters of full transparency argue that the reason the files have been delayed, redacted, or buried behind claims of “ongoing investigations” is because the material is too damning, and too many influential figures have something to lose. The belief is that once the files are fully revealed, it will crack open a hidden architecture of power and exploitation that many Americans have suspected but never been allowed to see.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Exclusive | Rep. Ro Khanna pushing for release of full Epstein files predicts contents will 'shock the conscience of this country' | New York Post

durée : 00:58:27 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Muhlmann, Nassim El Kabli - La rhétorique donne-t-elle réellement du pouvoir ou n'est-elle qu'une illusion de puissance ? Rhétorique, justice, toute puissance, plaisir, politique : que nous dit le "Gorgias" de Platon ? - réalisation : Nicolas Berger - invités : Stéphane Marchand Maître de conférences en histoire de la philosophie ancienne à l'université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne; Anne Merker Professeure de philosophie spécialisée en histoire de la philosophie ancienne à l'université de Strasbourg; Marion Pollaert Agrégée et docteure en philosophie, spécialiste de philosophie ancienne et de philosophie politique

For years, there have been predictions that the eventual release of the Epstein files will be nothing short of explosive—an earth-shaking moment that shatters the carefully crafted narratives protecting the powerful. The expectation is that once the full scope of Epstein's network, communications, travel records, financial flows, and visitor logs are uncensored, the American public will see an unfiltered view of how deeply embedded Epstein was among global elites. People believe the documents could expose the complicity of politicians, billionaires, intelligence figures, media executives, royalty, and corporate titans who have been shielded by redactions, legal maneuvering, sealed settlements, and a bipartisan effort to control the narrative. Many predict it will rewrite modern political history and reveal a system of influence peddling and blackmail that operated in plain sight while the public was lied to.These predictions also suggest that the reaction will be existential—that when people finally see the unredacted truth, trust in institutions will collapse. The files are expected to demonstrate that authorities deliberately protected Epstein for decades, that intelligence agencies may have used him as leverage, and that the cover-ups were coordinated at the highest levels. Supporters of full transparency argue that the reason the files have been delayed, redacted, or buried behind claims of “ongoing investigations” is because the material is too damning, and too many influential figures have something to lose. The belief is that once the files are fully revealed, it will crack open a hidden architecture of power and exploitation that many Americans have suspected but never been allowed to see.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Exclusive | Rep. Ro Khanna pushing for release of full Epstein files predicts contents will 'shock the conscience of this country' | New York PostBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Send us a textA dysfunctional group of friends run a radio show of some renown. The producer of the show attempts to innovate by creating a new ad to promote the show, which somehow ends up triggering a zombie outbreak. On Episode 693 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the Indonesian zombie flick The Elixir from director Kimo Stamboel! We also have a mini retrospective on James Gunn and his humble beginnings with Troma, we react to the very pretty trailer for the upcoming film Reflections in a Dead Diamond, and talk about trying to make your zombie movie stand out from the pack. So grab a bottle of magical elixir, RSVP to the circumcision party, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Shout/Scream Factory, Gruv, Zohran is All Elite, welcome new listeners, The Mask of Fu Manchu, The Son of Dracula, Lon Chaney Jr., Demons of the Mind, Robocop 3, The Bone Collector, Alien Uprising, Christy, Red Letter Day, Basement Jack, Hansel and Gretel, Corin Nemec, The Green Mile, House on Haunted Hill, The Faculty, Lord of Illusions, Hemlock Grove, Robert Patrick, Terminator 2, The Faculty, Fire in the Sky, The Card Player, Manitou, Day of the Animals, Baron Blood, Lisa and the Devil, Ghostbusters 2, Henry Hall, The 13th Guest, The Peacemaker, John Cena, Tim Meadows, Man of Tomorrow, Checkmate, ignorance can hurt, James Gunn, Tromeo and Juliet, Lloyd Kaufman, Toxic Avenger IV: Citizen Toxie, Ron Jeremy, Lanterns, Reno 911, The State, Kerri Kenney, Joe Lo Truglio, Nick Swardson, Wet Hot American Summer, Sleepaway Camp, Super, Movie 43, RIP Diane Ladd, Stacey Keach, Reflections in a Dead Diamond, Helene Cattet, Bruno Forzani, Guy Fawkes, The Elixir, The Sadness, Train to Busan, Shaun of the Dead, Kimo Stamboel, The Jerk, Rob Jabbaz, Warm Bodies, Fido, Pontypool, The Battery, circumcision party, Mel Brooks, Dawn of the Dead, The Night Comes For Us, Spinal Tap, the old Castle Wolfenstein, Patreon Takeover, Evil Corny, Frankenberry, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Opus, The Elixir Initiative, and sitting on the edge of your toilet.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show