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Pantheon Resources CEO Max Easley and Chief Development Officer Erich Krumanocker joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company's ongoing farm-out process and development activities in Alaska, highlighting strong industry interest and encouraging results from its Kodiak seismic reprocessing program. Since launching its farm-out initiative in March 2026, Pantheon has attracted significant attention from a broad range of potential partners, including major international energy companies, mid-sized operators, independent exploration firms and financial investors. Management reported a high level of engagement throughout the process, with numerous parties evaluating the opportunity. The company currently has ten active participants reviewing data and conducting evaluations through its virtual data room. Pantheon has already received one formal proposal but elected not to proceed, believing continued negotiations with other interested parties could result in a more favorable outcome for shareholders. Easley said the company's recently enhanced seismic data package has now been made available to all participants in the process and is expected to play an important role in supporting both partnership discussions and future development planning. While advancing negotiations, Pantheon remains focused on preserving financial flexibility. The company reduced administrative expenses by 22% compared to the same period in 2025, helping maintain liquidity as it advances strategic priorities. Management also confirmed that Pantheon is not planning to undertake drilling activities independently during the upcoming winter season, preferring to focus resources on securing a farm-out partner and completing key technical studies. The company also provided an update on the proposed Alaska LNG project and associated gas pipeline, which Pantheon views as a significant long-term catalyst. Although political developments have delayed progress, management continues to believe the project will eventually move forward on a timeline that aligns with Pantheon's broader development objectives. A major technical milestone has been the company's comprehensive seismic reprocessing program covering the Kodiak field. Initiated in February 2026, the first phase has now been completed on schedule and within budget. According to Pantheon, the newly processed data delivers significantly improved imaging of the Kodiak basin-floor fan reservoir, providing enhanced visibility into reservoir architecture, continuity and sand distribution. The updated seismic interpretation also identified additional prospective intervals above and below the primary target zone. Krumanocker said the combination of improved seismic imaging and AVO analysis has substantially increased management's confidence in the scale and continuity of the Kodiak resource. Based on the ongoing evaluation, Pantheon currently expects the asset's recoverable resource estimate could increase by at least 25% above the existing 2C resource estimate, while remaining within the previously established 3C resource range. #proactiveinvestors #pantheonresourcesplc #mining #lse #panr #pthrf #OilAndGas #AlaskaEnergy #KodiakField #EnergyStocks #ResourceDevelopment #EnergyTransition #Exploration #Hydrocarbons #EnergyInvestment #LNG #SeismicData #OilExploration #SmallCapStocks #ProactiveInvestors

On this On Air Artist Spotlight podcast we welcome local chamber music ensemble, Wildline. Host, Aaron Simms, chats with ensemble members Tessa Brinkman and Chris Gross about Wildlines work and upcoming concerts. WildLine is a new project-based chamber music ensemble based in the wilds of northern Manhattan that imagines, nurtures and performs all kinds of sound worlds, ancestries and futures. Initiated by flutist Tessa Brinckman in 2026, WildLine plays with inspired instrumentation, geo-poetic questions, multidisciplinary collaborations and commissions, and has launched their first concert season Still Here, in NYC. Still Here | One celebrated black composers and poetry featuring poet Angela Decker with flute, violin, viola, cello, and ambient percussion. Still Here | Two celebrated women composers and poetry featuring NYC poet Sharon Mesmer with flute, viola, guitar, and ambient percussion. Both programs were performed in collaboration with Morris-Jumel Mansion, Trinity Church, and St Johns in the Village, NYC.WildLine immersive concert - "Still Here | Three"Thursday September 17, 2026 - 7:30 PMOur Saviours Atonement Lutheran Church, NYC178 Bennett AveFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETSFriday September 18, 2026 - 7:30PMSt Johns in the Village, NYC - 218 W 11th StFOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS

In this special bonus episode, No Rest for the Weekend's Jason Godbey and Yasin Lago review Lanterns episodes 1 & 2, and give you insights into the comic book references and possible plot points to come. WARNING: this review contains spoilers.Produced byJason GodbeyYasin LagoFor more content:www.NoRestfortheWeekendPodcast.comPatreon:www.patreon.com/btrpmediawww.btrpmedia.comYasin's Review:Considered by some as intergalactic space police, though others view them as superheroes, the Green Lantern Corps. is the foremost celestial authority of law-enforcement throughout the many star systems. Initiated by the mysterious alien committee the Guardians of the Universe, each sector of deep space is regulated by one specially selected peacekeeper empowered with green-energy manifested by willpower and duty, through a ring that is to be routinely charged using the lantern bestowed to only the Green Lantern Corps members. Now, somewhere along the highways of the American heartland, the mentor and apprenticeship of the next to join the Corps to protect Earth's location within Sector 2814 has begun. This is DC Studios' Lanterns.Creators Tom King and Damon Lindelof (Lost, Watchmen) have developed a great True Detective influenced police procedural wrapped in comic book authentication. Writers Vanessa Baden, Justin Britt-Gibson, Breannah Gibson and Christopher Cantwell all contribute to a larger narrative from out of the murder mysteries to be solved with character details and story turns that keeps the plot riveting and the audience riveted. Together with Chris Mundy (Ozark) doing double duty as showrunner and executive producer, Lanterns is currently exceeding expectations due to the writing, but mostly because of the fantastic chemistry and character relatability between Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. They are what is ultimately going to make this a hit series or a flop. So far, Lanterns are shining quite brightly.

Wendy Mata, August 28th, 2026- Friday, 3 PM ET Topic: Reclaim Your Inner Power: Ancestors, Healing, and Real-World Magic Bio: Wendy Mata is a fifth-generation bruja curandera, initiated shaman, and lunar priestess. She is the founder of Bruja Power Botanica and a dedicated guide on the path to reclaiming one's inner power. An avid traveler, Wendy shares the ancient wisdom of Mexico wherever she goes through in-person and online events. Learn more at Bruja.us. Wendy Mata is the founder of Bruja Power Botanica and a Bruja Curandera by lineage. She's on a mission to help witches, healers, and magic-curious souls reclaim their power and live with purpose, magic, and abundance. Initiated in Shamanism in Yucatán, trained in Curanderismo and Brujería through her family line, and certified as a Reiki Master and Advanced Pranic Healer, Wendy blends ancestral wisdom with global experience. She's a Feng Shui Master (Malaysia), a certified leadership coach (Canada), and a lifelong student of energy, consciousness, and co-creation. Before fully stepping into her spiritual path, Wendy led global product launches in cybersecurity and digital forensics. Now, she helps others weave systems, soul, and strategy to build powerful lives and businesses on their own terms. Her work has guided tens of thousands back to their power, and she believes the collective shift begins when each of us remembers who we really are. Social Media: Website: https://www.bruja.us/ www.brujacurandera.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brujapowerbotanica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brujapower/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wendydmata https://www.tiktok.com/@brujapowerbotanica United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

As Diarra and crew continue their quest to find Booker and the missing desk, their plans are thrown for a loop when Chris is arrested for triple homicide. Let's discuss episode three, enjoy ✌

Healthy Relationships: Growing on a Soul LevelWhat if our relationships are more than simply the people we share our lives with? What if they are also mirrors—reflecting back the places within us that are ready to heal, grow, and be seen?In this episode, I'm joined by relationship expert Mike Elliott for a deep and meaningful conversation about what it really takes to create a healthy, connected relationship.We're exploring relationships not just from the perspective of communication and partnership, but from a deeper level—how our relationships can become opportunities for soul growth, self-awareness, healing, and transformation.We'll talk about the powerful concept of mirroring and how the people closest to us can sometimes bring our deepest wounds, patterns, and fears to the surface. Rather than seeing these moments as something that is wrong with the relationship, they can become invitations to understand ourselves more deeply.We're also diving into nervous system safety and regulation—why feeling emotionally and physically safe is so important for connection, how our nervous systems respond when we feel threatened or disconnected, and what it looks like to create greater safety with the person we love.And then there's intimacy—the vulnerability of truly allowing ourselves to be known, heard, understood, and loved. We'll explore what can get in the way of genuine intimacy and how we can begin creating relationships where both people feel safe enough to be authentic.This conversation is an invitation to look at relationships through a different lens: not simply as something we have, but as something that can teach us, awaken us, and help us grow.If you're looking to create healthier relationships, deepen intimacy, understand your patterns, or grow alongside the person you love, this episode offers plenty of wisdom, reflection, and practical insight.Join me and Mike Elliott as we explore healthy relationships, soul-level growth, the relationship mirror, nervous system safety, regulation, and the deeper path to true intimacy and connection.Connect with Mike:Instagram: @mikeelliott.relatingWebsite: www.itsmikeelliott.comConnect with me:Instagram: @Pam_RoccaTik Tok: @Pam_RoccaWebsite: www.pamrocca.comWork with me:Book a Free 15-minute Clarity Call:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/15minBook an Initial Consultation: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/90minIntuitive Oracle Reading: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/60-minute-intuitive-oracle-card-readingIntuitive Reiki Session or Distance Reiki Session:https://calendly.com/divinehealth/in-person-intuitive-reiki-healing-session-60-minsEnergy Work Sessions - Energy Healing: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/energy-healing-sessionSoul and Transformation Coaching: https://calendly.com/divinehealth/3-month-coaching-packageIf you enjoyed this episode, please let me know so I can create more of the content you love. Also, please share the podcast with anyone you know who would love this community, these tools, information, and free resources. Have the most love-filled week and shine on, my friends.Support the showSupport the show

In this special "Watercooler Podcast" edition, host Ashea is joined by producers and mixers Dom Morley, Matt Lawrence, and Adrian Hall—for a candid conversation about the isolation of solo audio professionals and the critical importance of peer support and collaboration.Dom, Matt, and Adrian have maintained a monthly "water cooler chat" since working together at Metropolis Studios. This episode explores how this simple monthly ritual became essential to their careers and mental health, discussing rates, client management, creative practice, and why building trusted peer groups creates space for radical honesty impossible in larger organizations.In This Episode:The Isolation Paradox — How modern technology enables solo work while creating profound isolation and mental health challengesThe Water Cooler Concept — Forced community structure for distributed solo entrepreneurs; monthly peer gatherings inspired by business literature30 Years Experience: Age & Creativity — How experience builds confidence while youth brings innovation; the myth that creativity declines with ageTrust & Peer Equality — Why working with peers at similar levels enables radical honesty impossible in hierarchiesKnowing Each Other Deeply — How decades of shared history allow direct feedback without offense or egoBusiness Conversations — Discussing rates, pricing strategies, client negotiations, margin protection in trusted circlesArtist Management Challenges — Navigating changing expectations, revision limits, sign-off procedures, scope creepProtecting Industry Standards — Responsibility to maintain rates and distinguish between discounts and day ratesAbundance Mindset vs. Competition — Approaching work from 'enough for everyone' perspective; collaborative vs. protective attitudesSharing Knowledge Across Specializations — Cross-disciplinary learning: live broadcast, Atmos, mastering, specialized toolsSocial Media & Curated Reality — Everyone posts only best work; false impressions of constant high-profile projectsBig Names Doing Smaller Work — Industry secret: established professionals work on smaller projects but don't publicize itRates as Fluid Not Fixed — Why publishing single rates creates problems; complexity of varying work types and discountsTeaching as Professional Practice — How education bookends isolation with human connection and communityProfessional Jealousy — Acknowledging competitive feelings while managing them constructivelyTransition from In-House to Freelance — How Metropolis experience shaped expectations differently than freelance workClient Respect & Communication — File delivery, respecting artist bandwidth, maintaining boundaries without being difficultAbout Our Guests:Dom Morley:Grammy-winning producer and engineer (Amy Winehouse "Rehab"). Founder of Mix Consultancy and multiband.io session organization tool. Previously taught at Leeds Conservatoire. Initiated the monthly peer collaboration concept discussed in this episode.Matt Lawrence:Grammy-winning producer, mixer, and engineer (Mumford & Sons "Babel"). Specializes in live sound, mixing major festivals for BBC broadcasts. Extensive experience with 5.1 and Atmos formats. Combines high-pressure broadcast environments with meticulous studio production.Adrian Hall:Accomplished mixer, engineer, and producer. Grammy-nominated. Brings extensive mixing expertise and band production experience. Contributes perspective on professional growth, confidence building, and collaborative practice.About Our Host:Ashea is a platinum-selling songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer from the UK. With credits spanning notable artists, major labels, and prestigious broadcasters, Ashea brings authentic conversations to the Production Expert Podcast, discussing both creative and business sides of audio production.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially initiated a seven-week plan to formulate a National Policing Bill, which will establish the necessary legal and operational framework for the implementation of state police throughout the nation. This initiative was announced by the State House on August 3, 2026, and the executive bill seeks to create a dual-policing system that harmonizes local security requirements with stringent federal oversight.A two-week period has been allocated for citizens, civil society, and stakeholders to present their policy proposals and memoranda.The draft Executive Bill is set to be presented to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The completion of the seven-week work program, which commenced on July 27, will facilitate the bill's transmission to the National Assembly.The National Policing Bill aims to implement the recently approved Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026. As stated by the Presidential Working Group led by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, the framework establishes rigorous guidelines.States will not be permitted to deploy forces until they demonstrate operational capacity in areas such as recruitment, training, equipment, firearms control, and financial sustainability.The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, highlighted that the legislation includes legal safeguards to prevent state police from being misused as instruments of political persecution by governors.States that are unprepared or lack the financial resources to support their own forces will continue to depend entirely on the Federal Police Service.The legislation delineates the responsibilities between local forces and federal agencies, ensuring that national security issues, such as terrorism and border control, remain under federal jurisdiction.  The high-level drafting committee includes collaborative oversight from the Inspector-General of Police, the National Security Adviser, the Nigerian Bar Association, and the Nigeria Governors' Forum.The Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum, along with traditional rulers from the north, has officially supported the establishment of state police to address localized terrorism and banditry. They have called on the National Assembly to expedite the necessary constitutional amendments and have committed to providing financial resources for regional security.Additionally, governors from the South and various socio-political organizations are in strong favor of decentralization. Furthermore, certain leaders from the southern and middle-belt regions assert that state governors should possess complete authority to appoint and dismiss state police commissioners, thereby embodying the principles of true federalism.

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Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio report Houthi rebels have initiated a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabian ports, causing ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait to fall to its lowest level in months. While the Houthis cite local grievances, their actions align with Iran's broader strategy to pressure global energy markets. Despite the threat, Saudi Arabia has retaliated by bombing Houthi ports, even as the rebels receive targeting assistance from Iranian spy ships. (4)

Welcome back to the Mission 1:8 podcast! We have been doing a verse-by-verse series in 1 John this summer. This episode is the second part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:7-21. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

Welcome back! We're continuing our verse-by-verse series in 1 John. This episode is the first part of Dr. Ben Lovvorn's lesson on 1 John 4:7-21. To download notes for this study and find more content like this, visit firstdallasplus.org.   If you would like to partner with us in the mission of First Baptist Dallas as we continue to create biblical resources like Deeper Fellowship with Christ series, you can support our ministry by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive   Dr. Ben Lovvorn serves as our Senior Executive Pastor.

The United States has initiated its third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran and is officially reinstating a naval blockade on Iranian ports. This significant military escalation effectively dismantles the fragile ceasefire that was established in April 2026.U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed five hours of extensive strikes aimed at coastal military infrastructure, missile bases, and drone facilities. The objective of this operation is to diminish Tehran's capacity to assault commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Explosions and missile impacts have been recorded at several strategically important locations in Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and the Gulf Islands.President Donald Trump informed Congress that limited military action has recommenced after accusing Iran of breaching a June memorandum of understanding. CENTCOM will officially reinstate the naval blockade on vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports. Any unauthorized ships attempting to enter the blockaded coastal areas will be subject to interception, diversion, or capture.In a remarkable policy shift, Trump declared on Truth Social that the U.S. will serve as "The Guardian of the Hormuz Strait." The U.S. intends to impose a 20% cargo fee on all non-Iranian merchant vessels passing through the waterway in exchange for maritime protection.International maritime law typically prohibits such transit fees. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly ridiculed the proposal, labeling it as "piracy" and jesting that Tehran would secure the strait for a lower fee.The breakdown of the truce has swiftly incited broader regional conflict and financial instability, as Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) targeted commercial traffic, striking and disabling two tankers. The United Arab Emirates confirmed that two of its supertankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters, resulting in the death of an Indian crew member.  Iran initiated a series of drone and missile assaults targeting U.S. bases and allies in the region. Jordan's air defense systems effectively intercepted four Iranian missiles that were traversing its airspace. Concurrently, Tehran asserted that it had hit and "eliminated" assets at a U.S.-controlled airbase in Bahrain.Fueled by concerns over potential extended disruptions in shipping through a channel responsible for approximately 20% of the world's oil supply, Brent crude prices surged by more than 9.5% in just one day.

Bishoy Faltas joins Brian and Tom to discuss his IIT in bladder cancer. The intended discussion of the trials turned into an insightful discussion on the challenges and learning opportunities of IITs.

Little Ritual is always a deep dive.And today our dive takes us to the land of imitation and the desire for approval from an authority figure during our mystical journeys through life.I will argue that LIFE is the only imitation we need, and often it is the only imitation we get, and that is more than enough. Listen to this episode if you reject the patriarchal toxic father god messaging, but KNOW that you are connected to spirit. In other words, we are healing our spiritual daddy issues today. Xoxo PLEASE share this and rate the show if you found it helpful! Your comments are fuel to my fire. Love you! Follow along on Instagram at @jenaocean, email me to book at jenaocean@gmail.comNew offering soft launching Monday, July 6th: Portal Opener. 45 minute spirit infusion. Check it out at my website joyplay.org

IMFWM (Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Melbourne) is a platform for Indonesian fashion designers to showcase their finest work to the Australian public. Initiated by PERWIRA (Indonesian Community Association in Victoria), this event has become a yearly flagship activity for the organization, held as part of its annual Satay Festival. - IMFWM (Indonesian Modest Fashion Week Melbourne) merupakan sebuah ajang bagi para perancang busana Indonesia untuk memamerkan karya-karya terbaiknya kepada khalayak umum Australia. Kegiatan yang dirintis oleh PERWIRA (Persatuan Warga Indonesia di Victoria) ini telah menjadi kegiatan andalan organisasi tersebut setiap tahunnya, sebagai rangkaian dari penyelenggaraan Festival Satai tahunannya.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Sean Stone is a filmmaker, author, actor, and son of Oliver Stone. Sean explains the occult architecture behind global elites and his experience being initiated into Freemasonry. SPONSORS https://superpower.com - Use code DANNY at checkout for $20 off your membership. https://amentara.com/go/dj - Use code DJP22 for 22% off your first order. https://shopify.com/dannyjones - You don't need a real job. Build your own business with a free trial today. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS https://www.seanstone.info @TheRealSeanStone FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Growing up with Oliver Stone's movies 04:36 - Bin Laden was CIA 08:30 - War is what unifies society 14:40 - We've been lied to about Islam 23:18 - The Illuminati started the mafia 27:03 - Who was REALLY behind JFK's death 36:15 - Evidence JFK's death was a military coup 42:54 - Mary's Monkey & cancer weapons 44:20 - Destroyed JFK files & the Israeli motive 54:33 - Arnon Milchan & the Bibi Files 56:58 - "Netanyahu is a sociopath" 01:00:41 - Scenes cut from "Eyes Wide Shut" 01:03:03 - The technology lie behind the moon landing 01:09:15 - Military craft started the Palisades Fire 01:17:05 - Psychological operations & election fraud 01:21:42 - Silicon Valley's spiritual war 01:28:25 - Freemasonry & ghost hunting 01:33:41 - Church of the Freemasons 01:36:31 - Theory aliens come from occult portals 01:43:18 - Enochian Magic rituals 01:50:35 - The Initiated bloodline families who control the world 01:54:08 - 10 things to learn 01:58:14 - Roman cults of power 02:08:47 - The skull of Mary Magdalene & Hitler's jaw 02:10:18 - Hitler escaped the bunker 02:15:13 - Psychedelics & consciousness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yann Guignon embodies a rare path, at the crossroads of worlds and histories. Franco-Gabonese by adoption—under the guidance of Professor Jean Noël Gassita—and by marriage, he has spent over two decades building a unique bridge between Africa and the West, between living traditions and modernity. His commitment began in 2004, when he entered an initiatory journey within several Gabonese rites. Initiated into Bwiti in 2006, he gradually developed a deep relationship with traditional knowledge holders. Over the years, this involvement led to his recognition as a guardian of tradition, and to his appointment as International Ambassador of the Association Maghanga Ma Nzambé, an organization dedicated to preserving and transmitting Gabonese traditional medicine. But his journey goes far beyond a personal quest. As a consultant in intercultural mediation and sustainable development, he is actively engaged in addressing a deeper issue: the need to repair the imbalances inherited from the colonial history between the West and Africa. His approach is grounded in a strong conviction: traditional knowledge systems are neither archaic nor folkloric—they are fully-fledged systems of knowledge that must be recognized, protected, and fairly valued. As scientific and industrial interest in iboga and ibogaine continues to grow, he was among the first to raise concerns about potential risks: knowledge extraction, marginalization of traditional communities, and unequal distribution of value. Where others see a market, he sees responsibility. He went on to found Blessings of the Forest, an NGO dedicated to the conservation of Gabon's cultural and natural heritage. Through this work, he strives to build concrete bridges between local communities, institutions, and international stakeholders, advocating for models based on equity, reciprocity, and respect for international frameworks such as the Nagoya Protocol. Both in the field and on the international stage, he carries a distinct voice—that of a mediator, at once witness, actor, and bridge-builder. A voice that reminds us that behind every molecule studied, there is a story, a culture, and communities that must not be rendered invisible. Episode Highlights ▶ The history and origin of Iboga in Gabon ▶ Cultural practices and rules around Iboga and Bwiti ▶ Challenges of Western commercialization and misappropriation ▶ Conservation efforts and the Nagoya Protocol ▶ The role of community-led initiatives like Blessings of the Forest ▶ Risks and safety in the use of Iboga and Ibogaine ▶ The spiritual and symbolic significance of visions and dreams in Gabonese tradition ▶ The importance of working with trained practitioners and respecting indigenous protocols Pam Montgomery's Links & Resources ▶ Free gift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPiVd9NpM7Q ▶ http://www.blessingsoftheforest.org/ ▶ https://www.facebook.com/yguignon ▶ https://www.facebook.com/BlessingsOfTheForest ▶ https://www.instagram.com/blessingsoftheforest/ ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@botfgabon   Join Beth for her all new LIVE 3-Part Masterclass + Hot Seat Coaching, Clear Path to Aligned Abundance: https://go.bethaweinstein.com/clear-path-abundance/ (PAY WHAT YOU WISH) Download Beth's free trainings here:  Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business:  https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business ▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching  ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services ▶ Instagram:  @bethaweinstein  ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz

We are delighted to welcome to the The Free Radical Podcast renowned musician, author, and spiritual seeker Havi Prabhu—also known by his artistic name Ilan Chester. Widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Spanish-language music, Havi's life and work span more than four decades of international artistry. Born in Israel to European parents and raised in Venezuela, his musical world was formed at the crossroads of cultures. A gifted pianist from early childhood, he developed a deeply expressive and stylistically open musical language that has resonated across genres and generations. With nearly 30 albums, hundreds of performances worldwide, a Latin Grammy Award, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy, his artistic legacy is both prolific and enduring. Alongside his musical journey, Havi has also walked a profound spiritual path. Initiated in 1973 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and given the name Havi Das, he spent five years living as a monk dedicated to bhakti yoga, serving and teaching in Venezuela and Colombia. Today, he continues to embody a life woven together through music, devotion, and lived experience—now also as a father of seven and grandfather of eight. In this deeply human and wide-ranging conversation, we explore music, kirtan, prayer, community, and the healing power of being truly seen and affirmed. We reflect on fame and how to hold it with integrity, the lived experience of spiritual practice, and the formative encounters with Srila Prabhupada that shaped Havi's journey. At its heart, this dialogue opens a space for honest reflection on trauma, creativity, devotion, and the search for wholeness through relationship and expression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOtq82rYPnk

You got small so you could learn how powerful you truly are. Every relationship, every betrayal, every "what was I thinking" moment… it's not punishment. It's a form of modern initiation. You are not behind. You're being initiated. You've loved people who didn't love you back the way you deserved. You've stayed longer than you should have. You've given the benefit of the doubt—and then wondered why you did. In this episode, Danielle shares a personal story—raw, funny, honest—about a dating app exchange that challenged her standards. What if every relationship that confused you, every situation that blindsided you, every "what was I thinking" moment wasn't punishment—but initiation?  If you've ever questioned your discernment after a hard experience. If you've done the work and still wonder why certain things keep showing up. If you want to know that you can trust yourself again… Press play. Episode Timestamps [00:53] Life update: Bless & Release, venture capital, and the Centering app [02:38] The Raya rude boy  [06:39] Shenpa: Buddhist emotional hooks and how you respond to the hard moment [07:50] The "what was I thinking" spiral [09:57] The priestess and warrior initiation [11:26] Earth school in the Age of Aquarius [12:50] The point is to love more now  [14:04] Revisiting rude boy: what he was actually a reminder of [15:00] Sign you're a Super Blesser [16:30] You can trust yourself [17:10] Walt Whitman close: I contain multitudes  

Dustin Gawrylow, ND Watchdog Network, joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss who is pushing for single subject measures and why they want to limit the power of the people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(2/3) The Self-Dealing Emperor. Gaius and Germanicus debate in their favorite wine bar by the Thames, in Londinium, Spring 92 AD. The Roman emperor system, initiated by Augustus, was fundamentally built on "self-dealing," where the ruler acted as the "single decider" of wealth, contracts, and appointments to maintain control. By the time of Domitian, this corruption was an automated "machine." Germanicus contends that modern American venality has reached an "order of magnitude" that dwarfs historical examples like the Gilded Age or the corruption of the 1920s. He describes a "self-licking ice cream cone" of corruption where the powerful are no longer ashamed but use their influence to suppress critics. Because the current system is "rotten throughout," there is no internal pathway for reform. Instead, Germanicus predicts that only a "giant reckoning"—similar to the collapse of the Roman Empire—could force change, necessitating a new source of universal moral authority. (2/3)NERO

The State Department has concluded its widespread reduction in force nearly a year after it began. The department is officially separating hundreds of Foreign Service officers who received reduction in force notices last summer. The department tried to part ways with these employees before, but has kept on paid administrative leave since July 2025. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everybody's path is so artistically different and Cristallina's has been extraordinary. Initiated at a young age and then turning away from it only to be pulled back in. Buckle up, it's a fun one! Stay weird!To Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsEmail Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsGive us a follow on Instagram—> @MetaMystics111To find Cristallina's work—> https://cristallinafischetti.com/To find her on IG—> @cristallina_fischettiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

Everybody's path is so artistically different and Cristallina's has been extraordinary. Initiated at a young age and then turning away from it only to be pulled back in. Buckle up, it's a fun one! Stay weird!To Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsEmail Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsGive us a follow on Instagram—> @MetaMystics111To find Cristallina's work—> https://cristallinafischetti.com/To find her on IG—> @cristallina_fischettiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meta-mystics--5795466/support.You Don't Know What You Don't Know!

1. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts China's transition from a poverty-stricken Maoist culture to an export-driven economy. Deng Xiaoping initiated this shift to acquire hard currency, establishing Special Economic Zones like Shenzhen. This era birthed an elite class of well-connected officials who began separating capital from traditional ministries. (1)1903

7. Wealthy Europeans initiated destructive safaris, treating the Westlike a private killing field. Despite myths, Phil Sheridan later sought to protect wildlife, while the Boone and Crockett Club pioneered conservation. (7)1871

Sasha Ostara is a certified Sex, Love & Relationship Coach with over eight years of experience guiding deeply transformational journeys.She has held space for over 500 women across five international retreats in Costa Rica and Sayulita.Initiated as a priestess at age twelve, Sasha brings lifelong devotion to sacred ritual, archetypal work, and embodied healing. Her approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming, and rooted in her Mexican, Lebanese, and Maya Quiché heritage.She creates safe, sacred spaces where rebel souls, neurodivergent, sexually expansive, queer, and justice-oriented humans, reclaim their bodies, pleasure, and power without shame.This episode was so potent, we dove in to the power of DEVOTION for the Feminine Leader and how where we put our devotional energy dictates so much about our leadership. Sasha is one of the incredible experts inside of The Embodied Feminine Leadership Revolution which you can join here: https://themagneticwoman.com/eventOr go follow Sasha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sasha_ostara

Wasting no time. USTR launches a Section 301 investigation on the EU + 15 other countries for "overproduction" and "excess capacity". Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

We walk you through what Emergency Physicians need to know to recognize, risk stratify, and manage endometriosis safely and pragmatically. We answer question such as: When should endometriosis rise to the top of the differential for pelvic pain? How do we distinguish an endometriosis flare from a  dangerous endometriosis complication? from Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Why hemorrhagic cyst the most common misdiagnosis for endometriosis and how can we tell the difference between hemorrhagic cyst and endometrioma? Which hormonal therapy is safe, reasonable and effective to start in the ED? What are the most common life-threatening complications of endometriosis we should be on the lookout for in the ED? How do we discharge patients with suspected endometriosis safely and reduce repeat visits? and many more... Please consider a donation to EM Cases to ensure continued free open access medical education here: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/

Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder JAMA Network This multicenter randomized study examined if 7-day extended-release injectable buprenorphine compared with sublingual buprenorphine to improve treatment engagement at 7 days.  It included 1,994 adult patients presenting to the emergency department with untreated opioid use disorder and a Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) score of 4 or higher.  In treatment at 7 days, 40.5% were in the extended-release group and 38.5% were in the sublingual buprenorphine group, demonstrating no significant difference between groups. The study concluded that a 7-day extended-release injectable preparation of buprenorphine does not improve treatment engagement.   Read this issue of the ASAM Weekly Subscribe to the ASAM Weekly Visit ASAM

In this episode I am once again joined by Alex W, long term practitioner of Zen, Pragmatic Dharma, and Western Occultism. Alex takes a deep dive into the world of magick to compare esoteric systems from around the world including Western Occultism, Tibetan Buddhism, Indian Tantric and Goddess systems, Santeria and more. Alex gives a history of the development of Western Occultism, exploring the Egyptian mysteries, Neoplatonism, Catholic mysticism, Kabbalah, Shi'ism, Wicca, the Golden Dawn, Thelema, Chaos Magic and beyond. Alex discusses esoteric techniques such spellcraft, opening the psychic senses, working with entities, mantra, yantra, alchemy, astrology, and divination. He considers the tension between natural talent and practiced skill, reviews strategies for protection against curses and entity oppression, and recounts his own path as a practitioner of the occult. … Full episode: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep349-deep-dive-into-magick-alex-w Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - History of magick 06:08 - Christianity as a reinterpretation of Egyptian mysteries of Osiris 06:40 - Syncretism of the Golden Dawn 08:48 - Thelema 09:50 - English vs French magick 11:10 - Wicca 12:55 - Chaos Magic 16:04 - Belief and manifestation 19:26 - Theory vs practice 20:52 - Neoplatonism 22:54 - Kabbalah 29:09 - Shi'ism, Sufism, and the Church fathers 30:42 - Renaissance 32:36 - Not superstition? 33:53 - Alex's magick path 35:32 - Training under Alan Chapman 38:21 - Scrying and the Holy Guardian Angel 40:10 - What is the HGA? 46:04 - The real initiation of Western Occultism 47:37 - Santeria and spirits 51:16- Exploring the Renaissance grimoires 54:56 - Catholic mysticism, angels, and saints 56:25 - Spellcraft 57:25 - Hinduism and Buddhist magick 01:03:33 - Mantra 01:07:29 - Yantras and Indo-European astrology 01:10:15 - Tantra as a ritual process to effect change and invoke spirits 01:11:34 - Ramnath Aghori Baba  01:12:51 - How Goddess traditions work 01:19:13 - Initiated by Kālī and the Dark Feminine 01:25:21 - Opening the psychic senses 01:27:19 - Kālī, Chinnamastā, and the Dark Feminine 01:30:41 - Hecate 01:33:10 - Dark spirits, ḍākinīs, and the 64 yogis 01:37:19 - Network of friends 01:41:06 - Past lives 01:42:38 - Astrology 01:46:12 - Which practice is right for you? 01:47:42 - Alchemy 01:48:46 - Why practice magick? 01:53:14 - Divination and protection against curses 01:54:28 - 3 magickal self defence methods 02:02:10 - How common are curses? 02:05:26 - Why seek the Western Tradition? 02:12:08 - Indian vs Tibetan tantra 02:15:29 - Is magick well understood? 02:20:34 - Talent, lineage, and technique 02:22:44 - Crowley's birthchart 02:27:32 - Alan & Duncan's relationship 02:29:08 - Dangers 02:35:089 - Spiritual psychosis 02:37:50 - Devotion … Previous episodes with Alex W: - https://www.guruviking.com/search?q=alex For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Sadhu Dah is a world-traveling exorcist, spiritual consultant, and master of multiple ancient sorcery lineages. His work takes him across the globe assisting individuals facing possession, paranormal disturbances, and deep spiritual afflictions. He documents his journeys through cultural and esoteric travel documentaries for a major international TV network.Initiated into old-world traditions, Sadhu trained in Khmer and Lanna Thai sorcery under Master Thanaphol Pakdee and Master Pong Sak, and with revered Thai masters such as Ajarn Aung (Wat Choeng Wai), Master San Kengwet (Wat Bangchak), Ajarn Khaw Saksit (Chiang Mai), and Luang Phor Khaek (Wat Sunthorn Pradit Ongprathan). He was initiated as a Lersi (Thai forest shaman) in Nonthaburi by Lersi Lek Pakdee.His training extends through the Bonpo Tibetan lineage (as a Lama), Mao Shan Taoism under High Priest Wilson Yong in Malaysia, plus initiations in Wicca, Sechem Reiki, and hypnosis through the Shambala Institute.Sadhu Dah blends ancient occult knowledge with hands-on exorcism experience, offering powerful rituals, protective magic, healing, and deep spiritual clarity.Website: TheSadhuDah.comYouTube: YouTube.com/@sadhudah

Guest: Craig Unger. Unger explains how Trump's 1980 Commodore Hotel deal involved purchasing TVs from a KGBfront. This transaction reportedly initiated contact with Russian intelligence, who identified Trump's vanity and greed as ideal traits for recruitment.1936 HERALD SQUARE

In the milestone Episode 500 of the 'Relentless Health Value' podcast, Stacey Richter reflects on the significant influence and community formed around the platform. Initiated by a conversation with Cora Opsahl, the episode transforms into a heartfelt ode to the listeners — healthcare entrepreneurs, executives, and change-makers, whom Stacey refers to as 'the tribe.' Featured contributions from several listeners highlight themes such as moving from theory to practical transformation, the power of collective momentum, and 'unplugging from the Matrix' of opaque healthcare practices.  Notable testimonials underline how the podcast has guided real-world decisions, fostered community connections, and provided actionable insights that have tangibly influenced the healthcare sector. The episode concludes with gratitude for the tribe's effort toward transforming the healthcare system and a forward-looking encouragement to remain relentless in their mission. === LINKS ===

What if awakening wasn't something you reached for, but something you softened into? In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with Ma Ananda Sarita, a world-renowned Tantra master, for a quiet, deeply embodied conversation about devotion, presence, and awakening with and as the body. Rather than approaching Tantra as philosophy, technique, or sexuality, Sarita shares it as a lived path of devotion to life itself. A way of being in relationship with breath, sensation, emotion, eros, grief, and the simple truth of what is present. Awakening, she reflects, is not about transcendence or ascent, but about arriving fully into this moment. Together, Emily and Sarita explore what it means to slow down enough to actually feel, to allow life to move you rather than trying to control or optimize your experience, and to trust the body as a source of intelligence and love. They speak about tenderness, surrender, and the feminine way of awakening that unfolds through receptivity, listening, and intimacy with what is real. This episode is an invitation to soften your grip, deepen your presence, and remember that the sacred is not elsewhere. It is already here, waiting to be met. Key Moments 00:00:00 — Opening the space: presence, reverence, and intention00:05:40 — Devotion as lived relationship, not belief or hierarchy00:10:30 — Awakening with and as the body00:16:15 — Slowing down enough to truly feel00:22:45 — Staying present with grief and tenderness00:29:10 — The feminine path of remembering00:35:20 — Allowing life to move you00:41:00 — Trust, surrender, and embodied listening00:47:30 — When practice becomes how you live00:53:10 — Integration and closing reflections For Those Feeling the Call to Go Deeper The themes in this episode — embodiment, nervous system capacity, devotion, and lived integration — are the foundation of Ziva Level 3. Level 3 is for practitioners who feel ready to move beyond peak experiences and into sustained, embodied leadership. Applications close soon: https://zivameditation.com/pages/nextlevel About Sarita Ma Ananda Sarita is a world-renowned Tantra master, author, and teacher with more than five decades of lived experience on the Tantric path. Initiated in the Osho lineage, her work emphasizes awakening through embodiment, intimacy, and devotion to life itself. She teaches Tantra not as technique or performance, but as a path of surrender and presence, where the body becomes a doorway to truth, love, and realization. Learn more: https://www.anandasarita.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarita.love More from Emily & Ziva https://zivameditation.com/pages/zivamagic https://upgradedformulas.com/emily and use code EMILY for 20% off everything at https://upgradedformulas.com These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or if you have a medical condition.

In this episode, Pastor Andrew invites us into a "leveled up" experience of the Father's love, moving beyond intellectual knowledge to a tangible, life-altering revelation. He emphasizes that God's love is initiated, not earned, reminding us that we do not work for love but instead live from being loved. Grounded in Romans 5:5, which declares that God's love is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, the message outlines how we must first receive God's love before we can accurately reflect it to others, much like the moon reflects the light of the sun. By examining Mark 3:14, Pastor Andrew highlights the importance of being "with" Jesus before being "sent" by Him, shifting our focus from "obedient activity" to our foundational identity as the "beloved". We are challenged to move away from a transactional view of faith and instead abide in His love (John 15:9), recognizing that because He first loved us (1 John 4:19), we are empowered to love even those we disagree with. Ultimately, through the imagery of a "pop test" where Jesus steps in to take the test for us, we are reminded that Christ is the answer to every question and need in our lives, calling us to rest in the truth that He loves us and there is nothing we can do about it.

8:00 — Radley Balko is an investigative journalist. He writes the substack The Watch. His latest book is “The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South.” 20:00 — Elizabeth Jacobs is Professor Emerita of Epidemiology at the University of Arizona and a founding member of Defend Public Health. 33:00 — Marina Newman is Bayview-Hunters Point reporter for Mission Local. 45:00 — Emma Roth is a news writer at The Verge, where she covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more in the world of tech. The post The Militarized Trajectory of Federal Policing, Public Health Crisis in ICE Detention Facilities; Plus, SFUSD Initiated and Cancelled Contract with OpenAI; And, TikTok in US Politics appeared first on KPFA.

Send us a textHiieee. I'm back…And honestly… I didn't plan to be away this long.But something in me needed silence. Needed space. Needed nothing.Because if you'd asked me even a few weeks ago how I felt about 2025, I would have said I was more than ready to burn it to the ground.And look… that wasn't totally wrong.But after a month of blank space, nature walks, long lazy beach days, and doing random little things simply because they felt good (a concept!)… my relationship to the year softened.Not because it was “easy” or “beautiful” -  it wasn't.But because I can finally see what it actually did to me. What it cracked open. What it initiated me into. And what I'm absolutely not taking with me into 2026.This episode is a very vulnerable and off-the-cuff reflection on what last year really held behind the scenes.The shadow stuff. The identity stuff. The nervous system stuff.The “I don't even recognise who tf I am any more” kinda stuff.And I'm sharing the first part of what I'm carrying into 2026… not in a goals/resolutions way- at ALL -  more like guiding lights. Like anchors. Like devotion.Because if there's one thing I KNOW this year is asking from me it's more unfiltered truth, so let's buckle up and dive in.In part 1 of this 2 part episode series I'm sharing: ✨ Why 2025 felt like a full-blown identity death (and why I'm weirdly grateful now) ✨ What changed after a month of silence + space ✨ The difference between forcing your life vs letting life move through you ✨ Why I'm not doing goals / a word of the year / a 47-step vision board plan in 2026 ✨ The first thing I'm prioritising this year ✨ Why “capacity” is the real reason you receive more (or don't) ✨ How to meet a new year differently,  without pressure, pretending or abandoning yourselfIf 2025 cracked you open too… if you've felt tender, disillusioned, confused, reborn… or like the old version of you just doesn't fit anymore…I hope this is the medicine your soul needs today.Let's Connect

PRE-ORDER the upcoming book now: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-bookMeet Linda Erman, Luis' Somatic Godmother, Art Therapist and Somatic Experiencing practitioner. About a decade ago Luis decided to go back to school for psychology. Instead of school his own body's resurgence of symptoms led him to Linda and her Somatic work. Linda herself found SE in her 50s. SE carefully tended her body, titrating into the trauma it held. Her changed biology was the proof she needed.  As a therapist Linda's practice helps clients titrate into creativity so that their energy can be expressed. Freeing the body from the splinters of trauma. Check out her PDF to start working with her practices today. Somatics makes therapy work. You can read more about Linda, and work with her, here:https://hudsonvalleytraumahelp.wordpress.com/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/creative-somatic-therapy-linda-erman-lcat-sep-new-paltz-ny/213926You can register for the FREE Food Therapy session here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/weight-and-trauma You can pre-order the book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book You can read more about, and register for, the retreat at Blue Spirit Costa Rica here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/blue-spirit----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/ Learn more about the self-led course here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/self-led-new Join the waitlist to pre-order Luis' book here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-book You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

THE HOSTAGE CRISIS, THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR, AND THE CARTER DOCTRINE Colleague Brandon Weichert. Focusing on the aftermath of the 1979 revolution, this segment explores the American hostage crisis and the subsequent Iran-Iraq War initiated by Saddam Hussein in 1980. Hussein attacked to exploit Iran's post-revolutionary chaos and seize the Shatt al-Arab waterway, fearing the spread of radical Islamism. Weichert explains the Carter Doctrine, which committed the US to military intervention to protect Persian Gulf interests, a policy expanded by the "Reagan Corollary." The discussion notes that neither the American public nor the administration fully grasped the deep-seated grievances fueling the Iranian revolution. SHADOW WAR BY BRANDON WEICHERT NUMBER 21917 BAGHDAD

Original air date: August 17, 2025 A special episode featuring ⁠Amanda Yates Garcia⁠, also known as The Oracle of Los Angeles. Amanda is a writer, socially engaged artist, public witch, and doctoral student in the department of World Arts Cultures and Dance at UCLA. Her first book, ⁠Initiated⁠, received a starred review from Kirkus and Publisher's Weekly and has been translated into six languages. Amanda hosts the Between the Worlds podcast, which looks at the Western Mystery traditions through a mythopoetic lens and has been downloaded over 2.5 million times, with over 1,900 five-star reviews. Amanda is the founder of ⁠Mystery Cult⁠, a 20k strong online and in-person community on Substack dedicated to eco-somatic ritual practice and cultivating radical enchantment. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Subscribe to ⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Register for the live meeting: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/ElevationSummit Download the Injection Molding Guide: https://www.theelevatedgp.com/IMpdf  n Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Melissa Seibert sits down with cosmetic dentist and AACD residency preceptor Dr. David Eshom for a powerful conversation that reframes how dentists think about photography, diagnosis, communication, and case acceptance. Drawing from more than 20 years of comprehensive cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Eshom reveals why extraoral photography—not intraoral cameras, not radiographs—is the single most effective tool for building trust and helping patients clearly see the value of comprehensive care. Together, they break down a step-by-step new patient workflow that seamlessly blends diagnostics with psychology, showing how simple point-and-shoot photography placed at the beginning of the exam can elevate patient engagement, differentiate your practice, and eliminate the pressure-based communication styles that leave patients feeling skeptical or overwhelmed. Dr. Eshom explains how co-diagnosis—rooted in permission-based dialogue and visual storytelling—helps patients recognize their own conditions, understand consequences, and ask for solutions rather than being sold to. This episode dives into: The most overlooked use of photography in dentistry: real-time conversation with the patient How to structure a new patient visit that fosters trust, clarity, and long-term case acceptance Why facially generated treatment planning is so effective—especially for patients who "never knew" what their smile looked like Communication strategies that shift patients from an "insurance model" to a value-driven mindset How simplifying photography (yes, even with an iPhone or point-and-shoot) makes comprehensive exams dramatically more effective What to say—and not say—when presenting conditions to avoid making patients feel judged or pressured How this method empowered Dr. Eshom to build a fully fee-for-service practice and drop every insurance plan This conversation is practical, strategic, and deeply grounded in human psychology. If you want a proven communication system that elevates your new patient experience, improves case acceptance, and builds lifelong patient trust—all without feeling salesy—this episode will reshape how you practice.

1/4. The Genesis of the Asteroid Hunter Mission and Early Rejections — Dante Lauretta — Lauretta, hired by mentor Mike Drake at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL), initiated the asteroid sample return mission concept in 2004 following a pivotal meeting with Lockheed Martin's Steve Price. The team submitted its initial proposal to NASA in July 2004, which received the agency's lowest competitive ranking, designated Category 4. A subsequent refined mission proposal targeting asteroid 1999 RQ36 was formally rejected in December 2007 due to prohibitively high estimated costs relative to the NASA planetary science program budget allocation. 1930

6/8. The Great Slaughter: Audubon's Regret and the Lewis and Clark Grizzly Massacre — Dan Flores — The opening of the American West initiated an unprecedented destruction of animal populations. Flores documents that John James Audubon, while initially killing wildlife subjects for his ornithological artwork, eventually expressed profound regret regarding the systematic destruction of mammals including buffalo herds. Flores notes that the Lewis and Clark Expedition mirrored prevailing colonial attitudes; Meriwether Lewis permitted subordinates to transform grizzly bearhunting into recreational sport, resulting in at least half of the 37 encountered bears being killed without apparent practical justification, representing callous wastage of irreplaceable fauna.

Crew Dragon and Commercial Human Spaceflight. Eric Berger discusses NASA's Commercial Crew Program, initiated after the Space Shuttle retired. Boeing's entry legitimized the program, securing crucial congressional funding for competitors like SpaceX. SpaceX adapted the Dragon design for crew, involving extensive parachute testing by the "Shoot Show" team in the desert and ultimately agreeing to water landings for astronaut safety. Crew Dragon launched atop the Falcon 9 Block 5, the modern rocket iteration optimized for rapid reuse, emphasizing that reusability remained the central focus, even for human spaceflight. Guest: Eric Berger.

China's Censorship Campaign Against Pessimism and Social Discontent. Charles Burton discusses how China initiated a two-month campaign against "pessimism," targeting citizens who criticize the state due to economic failure, unfair housing, or joblessness. The regime ignores serious societal issues, relying on propaganda while profound discontent exists privately. Censorship is counterproductive, leading to false reporting and increasing internal cynicism toward the leadership. With official news censored, people rely on fast-running rumors, which the government attempts to deal with by arresting activists and rumor-mongers.

1. When Politicians Panicked: The New Coronavirus, Expert Opinion, and a Tragic Lapse of Reason. John Tamny discusses the severe economic contraction initiated by mandated lockdowns, such as Governor Cuomo's March 20, 2020, order in New York. Tamny argues that politicians caused the crisis by forcing successful businesses to cease operations. These sudden actions by major economies forced global investors to fundamentally rethink the future value of businesses. Although early market signals from China suggested the virus was not highly lethal, pivotal political decisions, like the cancellation of South by Southwest, triggered panic, leading markets to realize that political action, not reality, was the primary threat. Markets digested these fears and corrected before rebounding. 1918

  The Somers Trial: Mackenzie's Defense, Dana's Support, and the Presidential Intervention. Richard Snow discusses how after the execution, the Navy initiated an inquiry. Richard Henry Dana fully supported Mackenzie, describing him as saintly and honorable. The court of inquiry agreed that Mackenzie had behaved honorably. However, Mackenzie surprisingly sought a formal court-martial because John Spencer and Seaman Small's wife were pressuring for a civil murder trial. The court-martial ran from February 2 to March 31 and initially concluded that Mackenzie was honorably acquitted and heroic. However, President Tyler intervened, refusing to endorse the verdict and believing Mackenzie should have been hanged as a murderer. Mackenzie was acquitted and avoided a murder trial, but his honor was tarnished. Snow recommends readers act as the jury to decide Mackenzie's actions. Retry

The Origins of Tariff Wars: China's Predatory Trade Practices Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson agree that China initiated the trade conflict through decades of predatory and criminal trade practices. They assert that China's admission into the World Trade Organization in 2001 foolishly granted them substantial immunity from US laws designed to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. The hosts trace China's systematic violations dating to the late twentieth century, establishing a pattern of intellectual property theft and market manipulation. President Trump's tariff actions represent a long-overdue response to this entrenched aggression and economic warfare. 1890 SHANGHAI