Podcasts about Finland

GUEST: Fanny Heinonen EPISODE: Season 4, Episode 2 A PODCAST BY: Simon Kölle SEASON 4 IS PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH Film-Nyheterna.se For the first English-language episode of Filmbranschpodden, we meet Fanny Heinonen, Program Director of Film Tampere at Business Tampere. Fanny works at the intersection of film, business and regional development. Film Tampere has supported more than 160 film and television productions, and Fanny also leads the international AV Growth accelerator, working to strengthen the business side of the Nordic audiovisual industry. But her own path into the industry has been anything but conventional. With a background spanning makeup design, casting, entrepreneurship and creative development, she has experienced the industry from several very different perspectives. In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, Simon and Fanny talk about what it takes to build a film ecosystem, why cities compete for productions and what actually makes international producers choose one region over another. They also explore the relationship between Finland and Sweden, public funding, entrepreneurship, leadership, AI and the balance between creativity and business. In this episode, we discuss: ◆ Fanny's journey into the film industry ◆ What Film Tampere actually does ◆ Why regions compete to attract film and television productions ◆ What international productions are looking for ◆ What makes Tampere and Finland attractive ◆ Film incentives, infrastructure and local talent ◆ What Sweden and Finland can learn from each other ◆ Competition and collaboration across the Nordic countries ◆ Why public investment in film can matter beyond the production itself ◆ Leadership, entrepreneurship and building successful partnerships ◆ The relationship between culture, creativity and business ◆ AI and the future of the audiovisual industry ◆ And, of course, Fanny's best and most challenging days in the film industry A conversation about the structures behind filmmaking, the people who build them and how a region can turn creativity into a sustainable industry.

Sesshin day 4. Teisho by Sangen Salo sensei during the August 4-day sesshin 2026 at Sanneji Zen Temple in Karjaa, Finland.

Shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia's northern neighbors—Finland and Sweden—decided to join NATO in order to strengthen their security vis-a-vis a belligerent Moscow. In the fifth year of the Russia-Ukraine war, the risks are nevertheless on Europe's doorstep, and some argue that Russia may even launch a kinetic attack against its neighbors in the not-so-distant future—including against Finland. How is Finland responding to these risks? How has NATO membership contributed to Finnish security? Should Europe add diplomacy to its toolkit for dealing with a rogue Russia?Check out the Foreign Affairs piece by Hiski Haukkala and Samuel Charap here.

Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins us to review the value proposition that has his attention in 3 junior gold and copper exploration stocks, that have put out compelling news in the recent past and that have key alpha growth catalysts on tap in the medium-term.   The companies we discussed in the interview are:   FireFox Gold Corp. (TSX.V:FFOX)(OTCQB:FFOXF) – On September 14, 2026, the Company reported assay results from seven additional drill holes completed at its 100%-owned Mustajärvi Gold Project in Lapland, Finland. Most of these holes were drilled well to the southwest from the recent focus at the East Zone, including one hole (26MJ030) that is the first of a two-hole fence testing the western strike extension of the Northeast Zone. The drill also returned to the Central Zone, which has seen only sporadic drilling in recent years, with three holes on the western side of that lode. This round of results also includes three holes into the gap between the Central and Northeast Zones.   * This interview was recorded on Tuesday morning, and then on Wednesday morning Firefox released another exploration result that further animated the marketplace: On September 16, 2026, FireFox Gold announced the discovery of the "Lammas Zone" at its 100%-owned Mustajärvi Gold Project in Lapland, Finland. Lammas is a newly recognized high-grade gold-mineralized zone that is nearly a kilometre east of the main Mustajärvi Shear Zone (MSZ). The discovery drill hole, 26MJ032, intersected several gold-mineralized intervals, highlighted by: 21.0m averaging 4.13 g/t gold from 114.0m depth, including 1.0m at 21.6 g/t gold, and; 4.2m averaging 3.41 g/t gold from 138.0 metres depth   ** Cory will be hosting a webinar with Patrick Highsmith, Chairman of FireFox Gold, this Friday September 18th at 9:00am (Pacific Time).   Click on the link below to register for this webinar: https://event.webinarjam.com/gykm4/register/rg6k1hvm   Red Canyon Resources Ltd. (CSE: REDC | OTCQB: REDRF | Frankfurt: I91) – On September 14, the Company announced the completion of its auger drilling and expanded soil geochemistry programs at its 100% owned Osiris Copper-Gold Project in central British Columbia.   The Company completed 31 truck-mounted auger drill holes testing areas at the Camp, Twin Peaks, Rhino, and Nautilus targets, all under glacial till cover. In most cases, auger drill holes were able to penetrate up to 15 cm into the bedrock and recover chip samples.   Importantly, two holes at the northern end of Nautilus drilled into altered hornblende porphyry, one of which intersected quartz veining with pyrite and chalcopyrite.   Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF)(FSE:1IR) - On September 14, the Company announced that its aggressive 2026 4-rig drill program at its Omu gold-silver project is underway. One diamond drill rig, Irving's own Zinex A5, is currently testing shallow silica-rich gold-silver mineralization at the Nanko target, part of the Omui mining license. Two diamond drill rigs are testing mineralization that is part of the JX/Irving collaboration within the Honpi mineralized zone of the Omui mining license. A fourth diamond drill is actively drilling extensions of the Omu Sinter deposit. Highlights of the 2026 drill program are as follows: Holes recently completed at Nanko have all encountered extensive shallow, intensely silicified volcanic rocks and hydrothermal breccias and veining. Sulfide minerals are readily evident where rocks are unoxidized. Irving believes a large volume of gold-silver-bearing silica is potentially present at Nanko. This season's drill program is designed to outline the footprint of this system. Drilling at Nanko is immediately south of the area defined at Omui that is subject to an option by JX Advanced Metals Corporation. Two holes are currently being drilled in the JX/Irving collaboration area at Omui. These holes are follow-up to previous drilling which tested silicification and mineralization at shallow depths. Drilling of these holes has just recently begun but are already showing hydrothermal breccias and veining.       Click here to follow Erik's analysis over at The Hedgeless Horseman website   * In full disclosure, some companies mentioned by Erik in this interview, are positions held in his personal portfolio, and they may also be site sponsors of The Hedgeless Horseman website at the time of this recording.         For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substack reports:   The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/     Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. 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David Ellefson has announced the December leg of his Bass Warrior European tour, and he'll be playing Megadeth's Countdown To Extinction in its entirety across twelve dates from December 3 to 19 — five days after Dave Mustaine's memoir excerpt claimed Ellefson's time in the band was finished regardless of the 2021 scandal. Ellefson has previously said of his 2010 return as a salaried player: "In order to have a friendship, I had to give up some ownership." Also on this episode: MNRK Music Group have acquired the complete recorded catalogue of Black Label Society — eleven studio albums plus live releases, compilations, EPs and Zakk Wylde's solo material including Unblackened — with Wylde remaining actively involved in how the music is presented. And Abbath have cancelled all remaining 2026 shows, a month after a Finland festival set was scrapped during the opening song. Loaded Radio is hard rock and heavy metal news, interviews and radio. Since 2009.

EU-kommissionens ordförande vill barnförbjuda sociala medier. Två svenska män misstänks ha spionerat i Finland. Flera i Örebro har blivit av med sina elrullstolar. Liv hoppas få tävla i paraklättring i Paralympics. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app.

EU-kommissionens ordförande vill barnförbjuda sociala medier. Två svenska män misstänks ha spionerat i Finland. Flera i Örebro har blivit av med sina elrullstolar. Liv hoppas få tävla i paraklättring i Paralympics. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app.

Send us Fan Mail  On this episode bassist and vocalist Joel Das, aka Nuclear Lucifer, and drummer Juuso Hämäläinen, aka Godvomit, of Finnish death metal band Azatoth visit the Morgue to talk about the band's history and their latest record "Carnal Lust of Blasphemy" out now on Extremely Rotten Productions. We are also joined by Urn guitarist and vocalist Jarno Hämäläinen to get a update on Urn and he will also answer our Weekly Florida Metal question. See you at the morgue! music:1)Azatoth- Flooding Human Remains2) Urn-Possessed by Satan3)Azatoth-Veins of Rotten Blood4)Azatoth-Sacrificial Suicide5)Azatoth-Lost in the Dark6)Azatoth-Vomiting God's Remains7)Azatoth-Abhorrent Reincarnation8)Azatoth-Putrid Altar of Eternal DecayContact: thetampamorgue@gmail.comThe Tampa Morgue Podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and most places you listen to your podcasts.

Conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global shipping routes including the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca. China is now turning to Russia for support in developing an alternative trade path: the Northern Sea Route. On 15 August, China sent its first ship on its newly commercialised, regular shipping route, navigating north around Russia's coastline. The maritime trade path connects eastern Chinese ports including Ningbo to Europe, offering a quicker way to EU markets which account for 20 per cent of China's exports. Ships must be specially designed to break ice and open up frozen waters. Global warming could increase access to this path. South Korea among other nations are beginning to discover its potential. Can China's polar silk road transform global trade? Our panel this week are Dr Marc Lanteigne, professor of political science at the University of Tromsø, The Arctic University of Norway; Nan Hao, researcher in economic security at Helsinki Geo-economics Society, Finland and Geneva Graduate Institute, Switzerland; Prof Dr Katarzyna Zysk, professor of international relations and contemporary history at Norweigan Institute for Defence Studies, Oslo, Norway, and Karen van Loon, research fellow in Security and Defence programme at Clingendael Institute, The Hague, The Netherlands (Photo: The icebreaker Kronprins Haakon sails through sea ice. Credit: Oliver Morin/Getty Images)Presenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Evie Yabsley Researcher: Amelia Cox Sound engineer: Nathaniel Danter Production co-ordinator: Phoebe Lomas Production management assistant: Liam Morrey Editor: Tom Bigwood

Five years ago, many people in the regenerative agriculture space thought that simply paying farmers for soil carbon storage would rewire the agricultural system in a heartbeat. It turned out to be considerably more difficult. The European soil carbon market has not scaled at the speed needed. The voluntary carbon market has not delivered the financing that was hoped for.Is regulation part of the answer? The solar market suggests yes.Christian Holzleitner is Head of Unit for Land Economy and Carbon Removals at DG CLIMA, European Commission, and one of the architects of the EU's Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming Regulation (CRCF). He is an economist by training who has spent his career designing market frameworks — including the EU's Innovation Fund and Modernization Fund — and is now applying the same logic to soil carbon.This episode is part of the podcast's carbon series, supported by the OGCR project.In this episode:— Why the CRCF is designed to solve a bureaucratic problem: farmers reporting the same data five times for five different schemes— How the solar feed-in tariff model could work for carbon farming — cover the funding gap until the market scales— What the EU ETS reform means for demand outside the agricultural value chain— Why a portfolio of small certified European projects is more attractive to institutional investors than a single large project in Africa— Why peatland rewetting in Finland is the landscape-scale intervention that excites Christian most— Why carbon is a means, not an objective — and what that means for how investors should think about this space— His magic wand answer: a single call for European carbon farming projects in the next EU multiannual budget.More about this episode.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ Thank you to our Field Builders Circle for supporting us. Learn more hereSupport the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

Natasha is a year-round wild swimmer, qualified Stand-Up Paddleboarding instructor, freelance travel writer, and outdoor adventurer with a deep love of water in all its forms. Based in Suffolk, she is also a volunteer for the Bluetits Chill Swimmers and an Ordnance Survey Champion. Natasha's journey into the outdoors began early, swimming in the sea as a child, but like many people, her connection to sport and adventure faded during her 20s and 30s. It wasn't until her 40s that she rediscovered the water, found her community, and stepped into a completely new chapter of adventure. In this episode, Natasha shares how she went from feeling like she wasn't "outdoorsy" to becoming immersed in wild swimming and paddle boarding, including getting involved with inclusive swimming communities, discovering cold water swimming, and building confidence in outdoor spaces. She opens up about being diagnosed as autistic in her 40s, and how understanding herself better helped her find her tribe and her confidence. We also talk about her progression into Stand-Up Paddleboarding, from early lockdown experiments to completing endurance challenges such as the Race to the Castle, and preparing for a 162-mile coast-to-coast SUP journey across England. Natasha shares what it's really like training around work and family life, the realities of cold water swimming, and why time on the water has become so important for her wellbeing. Alongside her adventures, Natasha is also the author of the upcoming guidebook Swimming Wild in London and South East England, featuring 100 incredible swimming spots across beaches, rivers, lakes, lidos, and hidden wild locations. Listen to this episode to hear how Natasha found confidence through cold water and community, why it's never too late to become an adventurer, and how simple steps—like saying yes and asking for help—can open the door to a whole new way of living. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Natasha 46 year old adventurer and Mum of three Passionate year round wild swimmer, outdoor adventurer, and freelance travel writer with a deep love of all things water Living in Suffolk  Swimming in the sea from a young age Moving out to a small village into the countryside, which was 5 mins from the seaside Not being involved in sports or the outdoors in her 20s and 30s What changed in her 40s? Making new friends when your older Being shy when she was younger  Discovering she was autistic about 5 years ago  Finding the swimming and outdoorsy community  Feeling like she has found her tribe Getting into paddle boarding during lockdown Being introduced into wild swimming but not really enjoying it at first Setting up a local group for The Bluetits  Joining the Adventure Queens and attending a camp out  Saying her adventure idea out loud for the first time  Applying for the Adventure Queens Grant Wanting to paddle board in Finland and experience the endless summer Not having any idea on how to plan her adventure  Working with Gee Jackson as her mentor  Feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there in relation to multi-way adventures  Struggling to find advice about doing a multi-day adventure on SUP Planning to visit 4/5 islands and how plans changed over time Being worried about feeling lonely  Not thinking she was an outdoorsy person  The barriers for women to get into water sports  Becoming an ambassador for This Girl Can, Suffolk  Writing her first guide book about Wild Swimming - with Vertebrate Publishing  Common misconceptions about swimming in London   Why swimming in Canary Wharf is one of her favourite swim locations  How it works with access rights for swimming in England  The Outdoor Swimming Society The do's and don'ts of getting into water  Why you always swim with a buddy Entering into different events Winter Swimming World Championships  What it feels like to swim in cold water  Deciding what challenge to do next Following adventurers and outdoorsy people on social media  Doing the Race to the Castle - 25 mile paddleboarding race on the River Trent with a cut off time of 9 hours   Winter training and fitting training into her life  Working with an elite paddle board racer—Emily King  Why it was about time on the water  Using an ironing board instead of a standing desk  The next adventure and paddle boarding coast to coast across England (162 miles over 9/10 days). Going from Liverpool to Yorkshire Being supported by RED Equipment  Meeting up with Jo Moseley Fundraising for the Canal and River Trust  How to connect with Natasha and follow along with her adventures  Advice for other women who want to take their next step into adventure  Just try it, and if you're unsure, ask for help Follow people and get inspired    Social Media Website: www.natashasoneseditorial.com  Instagram: @natashastarseeker  Book: Swimming Wild in South East England. Over 100 of the best outdoor swimming spots in London, the Home Counties and the Isle of Wight

What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Finland? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the International Church Relations Conference (ICRC), held during the LCMS Synod Convention. In this conversation, Bishop Juhana Pohjola (Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland) joins Sarah Gulseth (co-host of The Coffee Hour) and the Rev. Roy Askins (executive editor of the Lutheran Witness, LCMS Communications) to talk about where he lives and works, the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, the recent challenges this church body and he personally have faced as they seek to be faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, how the church fits into the broader culture of Finland, how they are able to serve their neighbors with the love of Christ, and the joy he's found among fellowship with fellow Lutherans. Find the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland at lhpk.fi. To learn more about Global Lutheranism: Read more about the 2026 International Church Relations Conference at reporter.lcms.org/2026/global-lutheran-leaders-challenges-abound-contentment-rules. Learn more about partner churches around the globe at lcms.org/how-we-serve/international/partner-church-bodies. Find the International Lutheran Council at ilc-online.org/members. For more information on The Lutheran Witness or to subscribe to the magazine, please visit witness.lcms.org.

In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with international lawyer Itay Epshtain about the recent decision by 12 countries, led by the UK and France and including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, to UK, to impose sanctions on Israel, including import bans on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The new policies may also include sanctions against companies providing services, such as construction or financing, for Israeli settlements in the West Bank, personal sanctions against individual Israeli settlers, and a new bank on certain weapons used in the Israeli occupation of the West Bank. In their conversation, Peter and Itay look at how the International Court of Justice set the stage for these sanctions, how the UK and other countries will determine what sanctions to impose, and how Israeli banks and businesses are reacting to the prospect of being sanctioned. Itay Epshtain is a Senior Humanitarian Law and Policy Consultant, serving as a Special Advisor on International Law and Humanitarian Principles to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and Legal Advisor at the Center for Operational Analysis and Research (COAR). Formerly, the Policy and Protection Advisor of the NRC Palestine Office, West Bank Protection Consortium Chief of Party, International Humanitarian Law Advisor with Diakonia IHL Resource Centre, and Director of Amnesty International Israel Section. Peter Beinart is a Non-Resident Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, a Contributing opinion writer at the New York Times, an Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, and an MSNOW Political Commentator. His newest book (published 2025) is Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning. He publishes regularly on https://peterbeinart.substack.com/. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Finland? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the International Church Relations Conference (ICRC), held during the LCMS Synod Convention. In this conversation, Bishop Juhana Pohjola (Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland) joins Sarah and guest co-host the Rev. Roy Askins (executive editor of the Lutheran Witness, LCMS Communications) to talk about where he lives and works, the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, the recent challenges this church body and he personally have faced as they seek to be faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, how the church fits into the broader culture of Finland, how they are able to serve their neighbors with the love of Christ, and the joy he's found among fellowship with fellow Lutherans. Find the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland at lhpk.fi. To learn more about Global Lutheranism: Read more about the 2026 International Church Relations Conference at reporter.lcms.org/2026/global-lutheran-leaders-challenges-abound-contentment-rules. Learn more about partner churches around the globe at lcms.org/how-we-serve/international/partner-church-bodies. Find the International Lutheran Council at ilc-online.org/members. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

What does the confessional Lutheran church look like in Finland? We were honored to meet and share stories of global Lutheran church leaders at the International Church Relations Conference (ICRC), held during the LCMS Synod Convention. In this conversation, Bishop Juhana Pohjola (Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland) joins Sarah and guest co-host the Rev. Roy Askins (executive editor of the Lutheran Witness, LCMS Communications) to talk about where he lives and works, the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland, the recent challenges this church body and he personally have faced as they seek to be faithful to Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, how the church fits into the broader culture of Finland, how they are able to serve their neighbors with the love of Christ, and the joy he's found among fellowship with fellow Lutherans. Find the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland at lhpk.fi. To learn more about Global Lutheranism: Read more about the 2026 International Church Relations Conference at reporter.lcms.org/2026/global-lutheran-leaders-challenges-abound-contentment-rules. Learn more about partner churches around the globe at lcms.org/how-we-serve/international/partner-church-bodies. Find the International Lutheran Council at ilc-online.org/members. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

THANK YOU to our fabulous sponsors! Head over to http://shopify.com/prs to start your free trial today! Visit http://quince.com/punkrock for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine at http://livemomentous.com and use code PRS for up to 35% off your entire first order. Tyler Ramsey is fresh off the playa — and this time, he experienced Burning Man sober. On this episode of Punk Rock Sober, Tyler sits down with travel expert and Travel With Meaning host Mike Shibel to talk about something people don't always associate with sobriety: having completely wild, unforgettable adventures. From Burning Man and Art Basel to New Orleans, Sequoia National Park, swimming with whale sharks in La Paz, sauna culture in Finland, surf trips in Costa Rica and wellness experiences in Austria, Tyler and Mike explore ways to get the rush, connection and sense of discovery people often think they'll lose when they stop drinking or using. Tyler also gets candid about his past — including appearing on Mike's podcast during a period when he was struggling to stay sober — and why he now believes recovery shouldn't mean sitting on the sidelines of life. Can travel become its own natural high? And when you're stable in sobriety, can you still put yourself in the middle of places like Burning Man and come out stronger? Mike's philosophy is simple: meaningful travel isn't just about where you go. As he puts it, not every journey is measured in miles. Punk Rock Sober is about living fully, taking risks, owning your past and discovering what life can look like without needing substances to make it interesting. The episode explicitly moves from Tyler's high-energy destinations — Burning Man, Art Basel and New Orleans — into Mike's nature/adventure approach to sober travel. Mike also describes nature as a different kind of “high” and talks about creating meaningful, memorable travel experiences. 00:00 Tyler Just Got Back From Burning Man 00:42 Meet Travel Expert Mike Shibel 01:48 Tyler Apologizes for His Past Podcast Appearance 05:07 Tyler Opens Up About Not Being Able to Stay Sober 06:05 Addiction, Regret & the MTV Opportunity 07:37 The Best Wild Experiences to Have Sober 08:27 #1 — Burning Man Sober 10:01 Tyler Was Offered Drugs at Burning Man 11:14 Nature as a Natural High 11:52 The Idea of “Sober Debauchery” 14:12 #2 — Art Basel Miami 18:00 #3 — Mardi Gras & New Orleans 20:03 Why Sobriety Shouldn't Limit Your Life 23:07 Mike's Travel With Meaning Philosophy 25:00 National Parks & Sequoia 30:00 Joshua Tree & Adventure Travel 31:00 Swimming With Whale Sharks 32:00 La Paz & the Sea of Cortez 35:00 Cruises, Alaska & the Galápagos 38:00 Finland: The Sauna Capital of the World 44:00 An Art Sauna in the Finnish Forest 46:00 Travel Traditions & Costa Rica 48:00 Surf Trips as a Natural High 50:00 Surf & Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica 52:00 High-End Travel & Meaningful Experiences 54:00 Festivals Around the World 56:00 Yoga, Hiking & Wellness in Austria 58:00 Exploring the Austrian Alps

De Europese Unie gaat een verbod voorstellen dat kinderen onder de 15 jaar de toegang tot social media, videodeelplatforms, AI-chatbots en online games moet beperken. Dat blijkt uit een document dat Reuters heeft ingezien. Het voorstel, de EU Kids Act, wordt donderdag gepresenteerd door Commissievoorzitter Ursula von der Leyen en eurocommissaris Henna Virkkunen. Verder deze aflevering: Nvidia-topman Jensen Huang kreeg tijdens de All-In Conference in Los Angeles live op het podium een telefoontje van Donald Trump over de gevaren van AI. Joe van Burik vertelt erover in deze Tech Update. Kinderen vanaf 15 jaar mogen onder het voorstel zelf een account aanmaken. Voor 13- en 14-jarigen kan dat alleen met toestemming van ouders en met ouderlijk toezicht ingeschakeld. Voor kinderen tussen de 3 en 12 jaar mogen uitsluitend ouders accounts beheren, met strenge beperkingen. Onder de 3 jaar is er helemaal geen toegang. Bedrijven moeten daarnaast verslavende ontwerpen en schadelijke feeds vermijden, tools bieden waarmee kinderen schadelijke content makkelijk kunnen melden, en effectieve ouderlijke controles inbouwen. Social media en videodeelplatforms moeten de leeftijd van gebruikers verifiëren bij het aanmaken van een account, terwijl gameplatforms dat moeten doen voordat een game gedownload kan worden. Bedrijven gaan ook een toezichtvergoeding betalen om het toezicht en de handhaving door regelgevers te financieren. Het voorstel moet nog worden onderhandeld met EU-lidstaten en het Europees Parlement voordat het wet wordt. Trump belt Nvidia-topman Huang tijdens AI-congres Tijdens de All-In Conference in Los Angeles, een live versie met duizenden bezoekers van de AI-podcast van Trump-adviseur David Sacks, ging midden in het optreden van Nvidia-topman Jensen Huang zijn telefoon. Het was Donald Trump die belde, en Huang nam het gesprek op zijn telefoon aan terwijl hij op het podium stond te praten over AI. Om het gesprek met het publiek te kunnen delen, werd de telefoon op de speaker gezet. Trump gebruikte het moment om te zeggen dat de hernieuwde angst voor de gevaren van AI een hoax is, en liet zich daarnaast uit over een nieuw datacenter dat Google in Finland gaat bouwen in plaats van in de Verenigde Staten. Huang zei dat er best geluisterd kan worden naar de waarschuwingen van bedrijven als Anthropic en OpenAI, maar stelde ook dat mensen de controle over AI prima kunnen houden. EU is set to propose ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s Frankrijk voert als eerste EU-land verbod in op sociale media voor jongeren Trump calls Nvidia's Jensen Huang onstage, dismisses AI safety as a hoax Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump 'we're not going to let an AI slowdown happen' Over de maker:Joe van Burik volgt en duidt de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in tech, met scherpte, vlotheid en de nodige humor. Je hoort hem dagelijks op BNR Nieuwsradio over het belangrijkste technieuws, van AI tot cybersecurity en social media tot quantumcomputers. Ook interviewt hij in De Grote Tech Show samen met Ben van der Burg leiders in digitale innovatie. In het bijzonder volgt Joe al twee decennia de wereld van videogames, nu voor zijn podcast All in the Game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve LaValle is a roboticist, professor, and former Chief Scientist at Oculus whose work helped shape the mathematics behind modern virtual reality.This conversation is about figuring out what kind of life you actually want, and then having the nerve to choose it.LaValle grew up in Missouri without an obvious path into academia. When Illinois said it did not accept out-of-state transfer students into computer engineering, he wrote a petition arguing that the university shouldn't decide someone's future based on which side of the Mississippi River they grew up on.He got in.Years later, while on sabbatical, LaValle received a random email from Jack McCauley, who had found his free online book while searching for the mathematics behind 3D rotations.LaValle flew to California, put on an early Oculus headset, looked straight up—and broke the tracking.His robotics background gave him exactly the mathematics Oculus needed. Soon, code written by LaValle and his wife was appearing in Oculus demos on Jimmy Fallon. He became Chief Scientist, worked alongside Palmer Luckey and John Carmack, and was there for Oculus's rise and acquisition by Facebook.Then he walked away.LaValle says leaving meant giving up roughly half the wealth he could have received by staying. He could have remained in Silicon Valley, advised startups, invested, and made considerably more money.Instead, he returned to academia. Why? Because he liked universities more.He wanted to publish openly, admit what he didn't know, follow his curiosity, spend time around interesting people, and have a life with his family. Eventually, that same thinking led him to Finland, where he found a culture closer to the values he wanted his children to grow up with.From arguing his way into Illinois, to pursuing robotics when few people cared about it, to joining Oculus and then walking away from Silicon Valley, LaValle has made plenty of decisions that looked strange from the outside.But they make sense once you understand what he was choosing for: the freedom to stay curious, keep learning, and keep choosing the life he actually wanted.*EPISODE LINKS:*- Steven LaValle's Website: https://lavalle.pl/*OUTLINE:*0:00 - Introduction1:42 - Think for Yourself 4:27 - Programming7:17 - What Would He Study in College Today?13:09 - Why He Moved to Finland20:03 - Why Finland Works24:07 - The Decision to Join Oculus27:13 - The Random Email That Changed His Life29:20 - Breaking the Oculus Headset on Day One34:35 - Failing in Front of Bill Gates36:00 - Why He Walked Away From Half His Oculus Money41:14 - “I Don't Know”42:12 - Was VR Really the Future?48:11 - VR is “Perception Engineering”50:45 - How VR Hacks the Human Visual System53:10 - Why Universities Need “Undisciplined” People57:51 - How He Would Redesign Education58:22 - ChatGPT and the Collapse of Authority1:01:41 - What Happens When You Can Reinvent Your Life at Any Age1:04:54 - What Would Make Him Move Back to America?1:06:57 - The Finnish Fear of Winning Awards1:07:40 - Raising Four Kids Across Countries1:12:01 - Surround Yourself With Interesting People1:13:16 - What Happened After Oculus Opened Every Door1:18:24 - Inside the Early Oculus Team1:19:16 - Palmer Luckey Told Him About Bitcoin at $81:21:06 - Why He Didn't Join Anduril1:23:57 - Do Robots Need to Look Human?1:26:17 - How 2001 and TRON Shaped His Life1:29:48 - The Company He Would Start Today1:33:19 - The Greatest Discovery He Can Imagine1:43:58 - Advice for Young People1:47:30 - Love1:49:56 - Having Children

Episode 368 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an informative conversation with Chris Driedger as he returns to the NHL.In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Driedger shares insights into his time in the KHL and his decision to come back to the NHL on a PTO with the Vancouver Canucks. He talks about the valuable foundational lesson he learned from Slovenian goalie coach Peter Skrabelj in the KHL, what he's learned so far from Finnish Canucks goalie coach Marko Torenius, how some of the recent changes in playing style in the NHL suit a personal style that included "recoil" long before it was a mainstream topic, and why a long-time Vaughn user might start Canucks camp wearing Joey Daccord's Team USA True pads from the World Championships.In the Parent Playbook, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, Hutch talks about the importance of building good habits and routines — around practices, not just games — for getting to the rink and getting ready to play.We also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring a fantastic, almost four-minute breakdown on rush management from Eric Comrie of the San Jose Sharks.And in our weekly gear segment we look at the latest iteration of Bauer's GSX pads and gloves, an extremely popular lower price point option with plenty of higher-end feel and features.

The biggest gift that we can give to people in the age of AI is how do we make them better humans.” - André Noël ChakerOn today's episode, I'm delighted to be speaking to Andre Noël Chaker.Andre is an entrepreneur, internationally recognised keynote speaker, author and communication expert who brings together law, business, technology and leadership. Originally from Canada and now based in Finland, his career has spanned corporate law, executive leadership, entrepreneurship and professional speaking. As co-founder of MySpeaker and creator of Rhetorich AI, Andre is passionate about helping professionals communicate with greater impact while preserving authenticity and human connection. His work explores how AI can enhance communication, storytelling and leadership, while emphasising that curiosity, trust, credibility and authentic human interaction will remain essential in an increasingly AI-driven world. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Andre discussing:- Communication Becoming the Hard Currency- AI Amplifying Human Communication Skills- Authenticity Depending on Consistent Alignment- Storytelling Making Complex Ideas Memorable- Curiosity Driving Exceptional Future LeadershipConnect with André Noël Chaker here - https://fi.linkedin.com/in/andr%C3%A9-no%C3%ABl-chaker-b50a883

World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 15th September 2026.Today: Nigeria biggest IPO. Senegal IMF meeting. EU Russia sanctions. Finland France nuclear initiative. Sweden election results. Saudi Arabia Houthi attack. China defence forum. Indonesia finance minister. Canada EU alliance. Zambia dog migration.With Juliet MartinBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

What does it take to conquer a technical Spartan course when you can't see the obstacles in front of you? In this episode, we sit down with James, a visually impaired adaptive obstacle course racer, to explore his incredible journey into the world of OCR. We dive deep into his experience competing on the global stage at the Spartan Para World Championships in Finland, breaking down the specific demands of that brutal course. We also explore the vital, high-stakes dynamic between an adaptive athlete and their guide. James shares the story of how he found his guide for Finland and the immense trust required to navigate unpredictable terrain and technical rigs together at race pace. Whether you are a seasoned competitor in the adaptive racing community or stepping onto the start line for the first time, James's insights offer a brilliant look into the resilience, problem-solving, and teamwork required to succeed in this demanding sport.   If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com.

Send us Fan MailToday, we discuss the forced policy of Russification thrust upon nations within the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union such as Poland, Finland, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and others.Support the show

     This week- a pair of films about people put into unusual situations.      Rex has just served an 8 year sentence for the death of a bank teller cause by his actions while confronting a group of thieves. Rex decides to take a nice long vacation in Finland. As soon as he lands, Rex is abducted and now has to find a way out of a very hungry nightmare. The fifth film from director Alister Grierson just might make you exclaim- Bloody Hell.     A Japanese surrealist sketch comedy anthology featuring women at an onsen, a high school homeroom that has much to tell, two young dreamers who do not dream the same thing, and three brothers that ladies just do not care for. Cronenbergian instruments, aliens that feed on dreams, the music in one's soul, vaudeville slapstick, and one truly Funky Forest: The First Contact.     All that and Dave has a private anniversary party, Craig second guesses his life choices, and Kevin lives in the blissful warmth of his platinum trophy. Join us, won't you?   Episode 483- Funky Stumps

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of Finland found Päivi Räsänen guilty under a legal statute concerning "War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity." Räsänen has been a member of Finland's parliament since 1995 and is a former Minister of the Interior for the nation. Her "crime" was writing lessons for her church clearly communicating what the Bible says about human sexuality. The criminal case against Räsänen—a medical doctor, wife and grandmother—began in 2019 when she posted a picture to social media showing her Bible open to Romans 1:24-27, with a caption asking why her church's leaders had signed on to co-sponsor a "Pride" event. A police investigation recommended no charges be brought; the prosecutor brought charges anyway and then appealed not one but two lower-court findings of innocence. Listen as Räsänen shares her incredible story of Christian persecution in a Western democracy that claims to protect religious freedom and where a majority of the people identify as Christians. She will also share how God has encouraged her through the Scriptures and through fellowship with other members of the Body of Christ. She'll give an update on her legal case, which she has now appealed to the European Court of Human Rights. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, China, and Iran, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

Started the week with a breakdown on the spreading Middle East fighting and Yemen attacking Saudi Arabia, and talked about the 25th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. Also had Finland viking treasure, Syria weapons depot explosion, Hunter Biden crypto scam, and a Thailand guy was caught on camera pleasuring himself with a koi fish from neighbor's pond.

1849 DEUTSCHLANDAnalyzing Family Subsidies And National DebtVeronique de Rugy analyzes Vice President JD Vance's policy proposal to extend federal Child Care and Development Fund subsidies to stay-at-home parents. De Rugy contends that low-income single mothers cannot afford to leave the workforce, meaning the subsidies would primarily benefit higher-income households or families who had already chosen stay-at-home care. International examples in France, Norway, and Finland demonstrate that similar stay-at-home subsidies failed to reverse declining national fertility rates, benefiting higher-educated mothers instead. Furthermore, de Rugy criticizes proposals offering direct 5,000-dollar payments to citizens, warning that funding such initiatives through tariffs is financially unviable and would expand the national debt by over 1.35 trillion dollars. (3)

1849 CLAUDE MONETCONTENTS FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026Russian Election Strategy And European SecurityAnatol Lieven notes the Kremlin closely monitors legislative elections, banning opposition parties to preempt anti-war sentiment while relying on well-paid volunteers rather than unpopular mass conscription. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow, signaling possible shifts in diplomatic representation to explore war termination talks with Russian leadership. Discussions encompass discreet Russian assistance to Iran, hybrid warfare tactics in Europe, and mutual restraint among major global powers to avoid escalating into nuclear conflict. Concurrently, Great Britain faces severe military budget constraints, leaving its reserve forces underfunded and reducing its active fleet to just five operational warships. Political opposition across Europe further threatens long-term financial backing for Ukraine. (1)SpaceX Environmental Waivers For Louisiana PortDoug Messier reports SpaceX has proposed constructing Starbase Louisiana, a massive spaceport covering 125,000 acres along a vulnerable Gulf Coast ecosystem. The proposed facility plans to feature ten launchpads arranged in five clusters, natural gas extraction operations, employee housing, and a deepwater port facility to support thousands of annual Starship Super Heavy launches. To expedite development, the Department of Transportation proposed waiving twelve federal environmental protection laws, including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. While government officials argue these exemptions remove bureaucratic obstacles to supercharge commercial space exploration, conservation advocates warn that waiving regulatory oversight threatens fragile coastal habitats and likely violates statutory protections. (2)Analyzing Family Subsidies And National DebtVeronique de Rugy analyzes Vice President JD Vance's policy proposal to extend federal Child Care and Development Fund subsidies to stay-at-home parents. De Rugy contends that low-income single mothers cannot afford to leave the workforce, meaning the subsidies would primarily benefit higher-income households or families who had already chosen stay-at-home care. International examples in France, Norway, and Finland demonstrate that similar stay-at-home subsidies failed to reverse declining national fertility rates, benefiting higher-educated mothers instead. Furthermore, de Rugy criticizes proposals offering direct 5,000-dollar payments to citizens, warning that funding such initiatives through tariffs is financially unviable and would expand the national debt by over 1.35 trillion dollars. (3)Political Assets Intelligence Networks Financial TiesCraig Unger, author of American Kompromat, House of Trump, House of Putin, House of Bush, House of Saud, and Den of Spies, discusses intelligence allegations surrounding Donald Trump, evaluating claims by former Kazakh security official Alnur Mussayev that Trump served as a Russian intelligence asset. Unger distinguishes between formal intelligence agents and political assets, who may act as useful contacts or unknowing participants, while pointing out procedural irregularities regarding specific KGB directorates. He questions sending real estate representatives or political appointees rather than seasoned diplomats to negotiate complex conflicts in Moscow and Gaza. Unger also details historical Saudi political connections, noting how members of the Bin Laden family were flown out of American airspace immediately following the 9/11 attacks through private financial partnerships involving the Bush family and the Carlyle Group. (4)rones Target Russian Space Program InfrastructureAnatoly Zak and David Livingston: Zak reports on recent Ukrainian drone strikes against vital Russian space infrastructure, including the Progress aircraft company in Samara and the Plesetsk launch site. These targeted attacks aim to impede the manufacture of Soyuz rockets and delay the deployment of Russia's Rassvet satellite constellation, intended as a military equivalent to Starlink. While Soyuz and Angara rocket systems carry essential surveillance payloads for the Russian military, early Rassvet satellites have encountered operational difficulties, failing to reach intended orbits and risking atmospheric re-entry. Additionally, economic strain from wartime spending and budget deficits threatens Roscosmos, impacting future space station development following the retirement of the International Space Station. (5)Literary Evolution Of Novelist George SandFiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, explores the life and literary legacy of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who became the pioneering nineteenth-century French author George Sand. Sampson traces Sand's upbringing at Nohant, marked by childhood grief, an aristocratic paternal lineage blended with working-class maternal roots, and a formative convent education in Paris. After escaping a brief, unhappy marriage to Casimir Dudevant, Sand established independence in Paris, initially collaborating with Jules Sandeau before achieving immediate solo acclaim with her debut novels Indiana and Lélia. Her writings broke ground by depicting female interiority, challenging traditional marriage institutions, and infusing progressive political idealism into intimate social narratives amidst turbulent French political eras. (6)SecurityDynamics Across Latin American NationsEvan Ellis details US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic tour across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen regional security partnerships. In Colombia, President de la Espriella has renewed security alignment with Washington, exited China's Belt and Road Initiative, and sought aid against Venezuelan transnational crime networks. Ecuador's President Noboa secured US anti-gang assistance and maritime vessels to counter expanding narco-trafficking violence. Meanwhile, Peru balances US counter-narcotics cooperation against deep-seated Chinese investments in mining, telecommunications, and the Chancay port. Ellis further examines judicial corruption in Brazil ahead of presidential elections, severe power grid collapses in Cuba and Venezuela, and potential tech investments in Argentinaunder President Milei. (7)R

Social and political tensions in Finland intensified during 1917, as the collapse of Russian imperial rule created both hope and turmoil. Economic hardship, strikes and ideological divisions polarized Finnish society. As a result, political rivals started to arm themselves in preparation for a seemingly inevitable showdown.

A.M. Edition for Sept. 10. President Trump used his keynote speech at a GOP midterm convention last night to promise $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. Our Washington coverage chief Damian Paletta explains why the move marks Trump's biggest election gambit yet. Plus, Iran shows a new appetite for escalation as it takes direct aim at U.S. forces. And data-center developers consider whether embracing nuclear power can quiet growing public backlash against them. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does nurse anesthesia practice look like in Finland? That question is at the center of this episode of Beyond the Mask, recorded at the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists meeting in Australia. Sharon and guest co-host Kevin Chem sit down with Sari Pyhälä, a Finnish RN specialized in anesthesia and perioperative care, to learn more about how her profession differs from the model many U.S. CRNAs know. Sari explains Finland's education pathway, the role of on-the-job training, and how nurse anesthetists work within a physician-supervised model while still taking on significant responsibility for preparing, maintaining, and safely transitioning anesthesia care. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

A propulsive, high-stakes thriller—Robert McCaw delivers a gripping tale of espionage, betrayal, and deception amid the race to expose Russian moles at the highest levels of the US government. Tense, timely, and full of international intrigue, Traitors will keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended. David McCloskey, former CIA analyst and author of The Persian Author Robert B McCaw joins us to discuss Traitors, a geopolitical thriller shaped by his background in law, Washington and international affairs. He reveals how real-world stories involving Russia, Ukraine, Finland, nuclear weapons and ballistic submarines helped inspire the novel—and how his legal experience taught him to think about lies, interrogation and the search for truth. Support Spybrary every month with a small donation  and help us keep the lights on at the Spybrary Safehouse McCaw also explains why he believes a thriller writer has to "play fair" with the reader: the clues should be there, the twists should feel earned, and even the most dramatic developments need to feel possible. Along the way, we explore his unusual path to publication—from spending nearly 20 years on his first novel and self-publishing it, to a chance encounter on a Mediterranean cruise that led to a literary agent and, eventually, Traitors being published by W. W. Norton.

Plus: U.S. security agencies accuse Chinese firms of exploiting American AI models. And Google to spend more than $15 billion on AI infrastructure in Finland. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To earn CEUs for listening, you MUST sign up and listen to this episode on our website to get credit. To listen for the fun of learning? Just push play! Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance. Gamification adds fun, game-like components to otherwise dull, dry activities to increase motivation to engage with the task. But could it work for supervision? This episode Diana takes charge as she reviews how gamficiation can be added to the BCBA trainee practicum experience to make the basic ABA supervision activity go from fine to fabulous! Plus, the basics of the gamification process and how you might extend this fascinating research to your own work. Learning Objectives: Participants will identify the possible components of gamification. Participants will identify the behavioral principles that likely produce behavior change in gamified settings. Participants will review the fieldwork requirements and identify how a gamified approach could bolster fieldwork hours accrual. This episode is available for 1.0 SUPERVISION CEU. To see the original PowerPoint presentation attached, watch the video on YouTube. Articles discussed this episode: Morford, Z.H., Witts, B.N., Killingsworth, K.J., & Alavosius, M.P. (2014). Gamification: The intersection between behavior analysis and game design technologies. The Behavior Analyst, 37, 25-40. doi: 10.1007/s40614-014-0006-1 Parry-Cruwys, D. & MacDonald, J. (2021). Using gamification to promote accurate data entry of practicum experience hours in graduate students. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s40617-020-00421-2 Deterding, S., Dixon, D., Khaled, R., & Nacke, L. (2011, September 28-30). From game design elements to gamefulness: Defining "gamification". [Workshop]. Proceedings of the 15th International Academic MindTrek Conference: Envisioning Future Media Environments, Tampere, Finland. doi: 10.1145/2181037.2181040

Plus: Google says it's investing $15 billion in Finland, its largest investment to date in Europe. And the Office of Congressional Conduct has cleared Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar after she overstated her assets to Congress. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if God is doing something new around the world—and what if our biggest responsibility is simply to get out of the way?In this powerful conversation, Reagan sits down with Dr. Rob Reimer, author of Soul Care, to talk about what God is doing right now and why Rob believes we may be witnessing a unique and fresh move of the Holy Spirit. From a supernatural encounter on an airplane to stories of young people coming to Jesus in Finland and thousands of Amish people discovering freedom in Christ, Rob shares why he believes something significant is happening.Rob explains that unlike many historic moves of God that began in one particular place and spread outward, what he is seeing now looks more like a “delta” flowing into an ocean—with multiple, seemingly independent moves of the Spirit happening simultaneously around the world.But there is a warning: ego and envy can hinder what God is doing.Rob challenges believers to stop comparing platforms, ministries, gifts, and assignments and instead make everything about Jesus and His kingdom. He explains why humility is essential to intimacy with God and why desperation can become a platform for breakthrough.The conversation also dives deeply into Soul Care, inner healing, identity in Christ, and the importance of addressing the unresolved issues of our hearts so we can actually live in the freedom Jesus offers.And when it comes to the end times, Rob offers a simple message from Jesus: Be ready.Finally, Rob shares about his new book, Renewal Culture, and how we can position ourselves to welcome, host, and sustain a genuine move of God—not just experience a temporary spiritual moment.In this episode, you'll discover:• The supernatural story of Rob's divine appointment on an airplane• How God pursued a Hindu man named Louie through an unexpected text• Why Rob believes God is doing something fresh around the world• The unique “delta” pattern of this current move of the Spirit• Why ego and envy can quench what God is doing• The connection between humility and intimacy with God• Why desperation can become a platform for breakthrough• Stories of young people coming to Jesus in Finland• The surprising spiritual awakening Rob is seeing among the Amish• Why believers need to get out of the way and let Jesus lead• Why soul care and inner healing matter for spiritual freedom• “Taking off the old” before fully living in the new• The importance of knowing your identity in Christ• Why Rob believes love is the ultimate measure of holiness• What it means to live ready for Jesus' return• Rob's new book, Renewal Culture• How we can welcome and sustain a lasting move of GodBecome Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community! Resources:More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeSoul Care by Rob ReimerRenewal International Rob Reimer:Facebook | InstagramRob's New Book: Renewal CultureRevelations Podcast Interview with Rob on Soul Care :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-care-healing-for-a-healthy-soul-ft-dr-rob-reimer/id1570307983?i=1000684078662This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/The challenge from this episode is simple:Don't make it about you.Don't compare your calling to someone else's. Don't let ego, envy, or competition divide what God is doing. Instead, become increasingly intimate with Jesus, walk in humility, get healthy and free, and be ready to say yes when God invites you into what He is doing.As Rob says, “God is on the move.”

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 10th September 2026.Today: Iran-US shipping. Bangladesh measles. Norway King funeral. Finland Google AI. Nigeria commander. Equatorial Guinea deportees. US-Canada bans. Brazil judges. And Costa Rica oldest man? With Ben MallettBecome a SEND7 supporter!Ad-free listeningBonus quiz episode every FridayDaily transcripts (written by us, not AI!)Vocabulary listsWednesday worksheetsAsk questions in Ask Me Anything episodes10% of our profit goes to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.supercast.comFor more information about SEND7 visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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This week on All Points North, we investigate the disturbing rise of explicit deepfake images targeting Finnish women. From public figures to ordinary citizens to young girls, no one seems to be immune. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi. 3 September 2026 / All Points North / Yle News

When Hurricane Helene destroyed an American tea producer's operation, a Canadian counterpart stepped in. They tell us rising costs and a trade war won't put an end to their cross-border friendship.Germany's AfD becomes the first far-right party since the Nazis to win a state election. We ask a Christian Democratic politician how his party should meet this moment.A friend of the late Georgina Lightning tells us the Cree filmmaker didn't just do amazing work herself -- she supported the work of the young Indigenous artists who are following in her footsteps.A metal detectorist in Finland discovers what's believed to be the country's largest Viking-era hoard of silver -- containing thousands of coins. Scientists have used fossilized insect wings to reconstruct insect sounds from 165 million years ago. A bioacoustician tells us what ancient cricket love songs might have sounded like.And… In case you weren't already disgusted by the chaos climbers have wreaked on Mount Everest, a new study reveals that the mountain's glacier is being melted by a vast volume of human urine. As It Happens, the Monday Edition. Radio that considers the number one problem to be the number one problem.

Episode 367 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features former NHL goalie and current Anaheim Jr. Ducks goalie coach Jean-Francois Berube.In the feature interview, presented by NHL Sense Arena, Berube shares valuable insights from a 12-year pro career that included time with the New York Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets, including being a mentor to Jet Greaves (per Greaves), and how he managed a three-goalie system with the Islanders long before they became common. That last one is great advice for goalies and coaches facing the same in today's NHL, and is just one of many examples of the lessons from the pro career, including learning from coaches, playing partners, and even this podcast, that make this a can't-miss interview with a true student of the position.In the latest Parent Playbook, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, Hutch explains why mindset can be a goaltending superpower and how you can help your young goalie build it -- and with it, a positive identity.We also review the latest Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, featuring Dustin Wolf with more advice on plays behind the net, and a continuation of his evolution in managing them.And in our weekly gear segment we look at the True Catalyst 5X6 line -- the cheapest option available at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports -- but we explain why they're not cheap on feel or value.

Join correspondent Simo Nylander as he shares insights about Finland's national pastime, Pesäpallo, reporting about a game in progress in Siilinjärvi, Finland

NIGHT TWO — FINLANDNight two: Finland has a word for a person who isn't lost, isn't taken, and cannot be found — while standing right in front of you.Night two of Mørketid is out. Finland.MetsänpeittoIt translates as "the forest cover," and it describes something Finns believed happened often enough that the language needed a word for it.A person walks into the forest they've known their whole life. They don't come back. The village searches properly — small community, everyone knows the ground, they go out in a line and call.And the belief isn't that the person wandered off. The belief is that they are still there. Six feet away. Possibly standing directly in front of the search line. And the forest has put something over them.Here's the part I had to stop reading and walk away from: in the collected accounts, from people who said it had happened to them, the person under the cover is awake the whole time. They can hear the search party. Some of them describe watching people walk past. They can't be seen, can't be heard, and can't make their legs carry them toward the voices.No creature. Nobody arrives. Nothing hurts you. You are simply removed from the category of things that can be found.And then there's the cure....Turn your coat inside out. Put your shirt on backwards. Take your shoes off and swap them onto the wrong feet.That's it. That was the remedy, believed all across Finland and into Karelia and Estonia. And it makes an awful sense — if the forest has taken the shape of you and put a lid over it, stop being that shape.But picture actually doing it. A grown adult in failing light who has been shouting for three hours and has stopped shouting, sitting down on the pine needles and very carefully swapping their shoes over, because it is the only thing left in the world that they can try.That's the cover art for this episode, by the way. Just the boots.The other half...The Lemminkäinen section is the saddest thing I've written for this show. His mother rakes the black river of the underworld until she has all eight pieces of him, sews him back together, wakes him — and he stretches and says he's been asleep a long time and slept well.He never knew. She never told him.Next Episode...Norway. An old woman walking up a valley path carrying either a rake or a broom, and everything depends on which.The candle stays lit.

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Caption: 1521 PERSIATONIGHT CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-31-2026Tehran Under Siege: Sanctions, War Fatigue, and the Credibility Crisis of the UNEdmund Fitton-Brown details the bleak economic reality for citizens in Tehran living under severe economic sanctions and a low-intensity conflict. Ordinary residents are reduced to driving for ride-sharing apps like Snapp and begging for food due to skyrocketing prices of staple goods like yogurt. While the regime's elite remain insulated, sanctions have severely strained the general population without driving systemic behavior changes. Furthermore, the discussion examines the declining global credibility of the United Nations. The organization has abandoned its neutrality by focusing excessively on targeting Israel and prioritizing humanitarian relief, which frequently ends up diverted to empower oppressive regimes. (1)Demographic Doom: How the One-Child Legacy and Youth Cynicism Threaten China's FuturePiero Tozzi explores China's severe demographic crisis resulting from the legacy of the totalitarian one-child policy enacted in 1979 and officially lifted in 2015. Despite transitioning to a three-child policy, fertility rates continue to plummet due to youth disillusionment. The gender imbalance has catalyzed widespread female trafficking from neighboring countries, while a high proportion of single-child soldiers in the military creates unique domestic vulnerabilities in conflict scenarios. Young Chinese citizens are increasingly opting out of intense economic exploitation through passive resistance movements like "laying flat" and "letting it rot," directly challenging propaganda regarding national rejuvenation. (2)The Domestic Surge: AI Infrastructure, Aerospace Recovery, and US Manufacturing RenaissanceAlan Tonelson highlights the significant manufacturing revival currently taking place in the United States, driven by key sectors like aerospace and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Boeing's resolution of safety and production issues has revitalized aerospace, while a massive buildout of AI data centers has boosted demand for semiconductors, steel, and electronic equipment. Although trade tensions with Canada persist, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement protects most trade, rendering short-term disruptions minimal. Furthermore, while widespread local protests against data centers have emerged across various states, they have not yet slowed down the overall rapid pace of construction. (3)Middle East Realignment: Iranian Devaluation, Turkish Expansion, and Mediterranean Defense PartnershipsMalcolm Hoenlein covers shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics across the Middle East. Inside Iran, severe inflation, food shortages, and medicine price hikes are suffocating the middle class, prompting harsher internal crackdowns by the regime. Meanwhile, Omani channel shipping flows have partially improved following US-led mine sweeping efforts. In Syria, Turkey is pursuing a quiet military takeover, a move contested by Israel. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is utilizing pipelines to bypass shipping threats, and Finland has joined other nations in defunding the corrupt Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. Finally, Greece and Israel have solidified a historic $3.5 billion multi-level defense agreement. (4)Cult of Rebellion: Understanding the Resilient and Hostile Ideology of the HouthisEdmund Fitton-Brown chronicles the history, structure, and ideological motivations of the Houthi movement in Yemen. Emerging in the mid-1990s as a Zaydi revivalist cult modeled after Lebanese Hezbollah, the group adopted a highly hostile five-part slogan ("the scream") emphasizing anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel vitriol. Over decades of conflict, they waged multiple rebellions against former dictator Ali Abdullah Saleh before forming a tactical alliance with him to seize power. Known as relentless fighters who are always up for a battle, the Houthis harbor expansive territorial ambitions in southern Saudi Arabia, aiming to control the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. (5)Tehran in Limbo: Evaluating Sanctions, Bureaucratic Alienation, and Paths to Regime ChangeJanatyn Sayeh addresses the psychological state of "no war, no peace" in Tehran a year after the September 2025 conflict. The population faces deep war fatigue, compounded by blockades and new sanctions. While sanctions alone cannot topple the regime, they successfully alienate key socio-economic groups. Specifically, lower-level administrative bureaucrats and ideologues are losing their financial incentives and faith in the regime's competence. True systemic change will not happen overnight, but dragging out the process and bringing civil unrest into urban streets could break pro-regime morale and dismantle the kleptocratic elite's hold on power. (6)Deterrence and Covert Diplomacy: Analyzing CIA Trip to Moscow and the North Korean AllianceJohn Hardie analyzes CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected visit to Moscow. Speculation suggests the trip aimed to deter Russian sabotage against NATO, push for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine, and pressure Moscow to limit support for Iran. Although Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains convinced of victory and resistant to compromises, maintaining deterrence remains critical. Simultaneously, military intelligence reports that North Korea has supplied dozens of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, with thousands of combat troops potentially deployed, further complicating the global security landscape. (7)A Shift in Rules: IDF's Aggressive Gaza Targeting, Tunnel Demolition, and West Bank Air PowerSamuel Ben-Ur highlights a shift in Israeli military operations. Following a ceasefire, the IDF returned to pre-agreement rules by striking an active Hamas militant at a Gaza bakery. The military has destroyed roughly half of Gaza's tunnels, with operations continuing on the Hamas-controlled side. Additionally, Israel executed a rare West Bank airstrike to eliminate Kais Betawi, a high-value financial and military operative, signaling strength ahead of upcoming elections. Finally, the discussion outlines the total exclusion of the heavily compromised UNRWA from future Gaza recovery efforts, noting that the United States and Israel will sideline the agency entirely. (8)Higher Education in Crisis: Rising Debt, STEM Brain Drain, and Political PolarizationTom Katsouleas critiques the declining public trust and degrees in American higher education despite high spending. Driven by cost, value, and inclusion issues, students face massive debts that delay major life milestones like marriage and housing. Public universities have increased tuition to compensate for shrinking state budgets, while investing in luxury facilities and high-end services. In graduate education, US research programs depend heavily on international students—primarily from China—for STEM fields. However, rising immigration hostility and aggressive geopolitical competition are reversing this brain drain, while perceived progressive bias further polarizes public trust. (9)The Strategic Vanguard: Hezbollah's Regional Reach, Ceasefire Probing, and Lebanese Shia PoliticsDavid Daoud outlines the strategic dynamics of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah is currently launching pinprick probing attacks to test Israel's rules of engagement under ceasefire constraints and US pressure. Within Lebanesepolitics, the Shia community remains structured around a symbiotic relationship between the nationalist Amal movement and Hezbollah, preventing any independent Shia opposition from gaining ground. Beyond Lebanon, Hezbollah acts as the tip of the spear for Iranian expansionism, training regional proxies in rocket, tunnel, and propaganda warfare. This veteran, transnational expertise makes Hezbollah an indispensable regional asset that Iran would find impossible to replace. (10)The Silent Drip: Structural Remedies for America's $40 Trillion Debt CrisisThomas Savidge addresses the economic implications of the United States crossing the $40 trillion national debt threshold, fueled by pandemic spending and mandatory entitlements. This massive debt competes with private capital, driving up consumer borrowing rates and depressing real wages through inflation. To halt this slow economic drip, Savidge proposes a "fiscal constitution." This includes strong constitutional amendments, Colorado-style spending caps tied to population growth and inflation, a silent-approval budget commission to enact spending cuts, and strict regulatory limits on the scope of government authority to prevent accounting tricks. (11)

CAPTION: 1906 OTTOMAN EMPIREMalcolm Hoenlein covers shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics across the Middle East. Inside Iran, severe inflation, food shortages, and medicine price hikes are suffocating the middle class, prompting harsher internal crackdowns by the regime. Meanwhile, Omani channel shipping flows have partially improved following US-led mine sweeping efforts. In Syria, Turkey is pursuing a quiet military takeover, a move contested by Israel. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is utilizing pipelines to bypass shipping threats, and Finland has joined other nations in defunding the corrupt Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. Finally, Greece and Israel have solidified a historic $3.5 billion multi-level defense agreement. (4)

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