Podcasts about Initiative

Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page:  Bible Promises – Throughout the Bible, God encourages us to bring before him our worship and praise, confession, thanksgivings, intercessions, and petitions. As Christians grow in the discipline of praying, it becomes clear that there is always more to learn. Joni Eareckson Tada shares insights and personal stories that will hone your skill of including scripture in your prayers. Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping! *Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

-OpenAI has launched Patch the Planet, a new initiative part of its Daybreak cybersecurity program, which was designed to serve the open-source community. -China's LineShine from the nation's National Supercomputer Center hit 2.198 Exaflops of performance, beating the previous champ El Capitan -Meta's Oversight Board has called on the social media company to strengthen its protection for ordinary people targeted by sexualized deepfakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence wird die Welt von Grund auf verändern und damit das am Ende auch gut geht, müssen wichtige Weichen gestellt werden, ist der AI-Experte Matthias Samwald von der Meduni Wien überzeugt. Ein Podcast von Pragmaticus.Das Thema:Wer denkt, Künstliche Intelligenz seien Chatbots wie ChatGPT oder Gemini, irrt. Die wahre Künstliche Intelligenz steht erst in den Startlöchern und wird das Leben, so wie wir es kennen, von Grund auf verändern.General Purpose AI, auch AGI („Artificial General Intelligence“), wird in allen Bereichen der Gesellschaft Transformationen bringen, davon ist Matthias Samwald, Professor für Artificial Intelligence an der MedUni Wien, überzeugt. Deshalb sei es dringend notwendig, wichtige Strukturen wie unser Wirtschaftssystem oder auch unsere Demokratie zu schützen, sagt er.Zugleich beklagt er ein mangelndes Problembewusstsein für die allumfassende Veränderungskraft dieser Technologie. Vor allem, was die rekursive AI betrifft, also jene AI-Tools, die AI selbst verbessern, erwartet er sich bahnbrechende Innovationen. Die großen ungeklärten Fragen in sämtlichen Bereichen der Wissenschaft könnten gelöst werden. Das Ende von Krebs, Lösungen für Clean Energy: All das könnte die KI auf den Weg bringen.Allein: Nur wer über die entsprechende Rechenleistung verfügt, wird in der Topliga der Problemlösungen durch KI mitspielen, ist Samwald überzeugt. Europa hat gerade, was die Verfügbarkeit von Energie etwa für Data Centers betrifft, massiven Nachholbedarf. Die große Gefahr sei, dass sich die Gesellschaft auf keine gemeinsame Linie in dieser Zukunftsfrage einigen könne und Fragmentierung zu Stillstand in Sachen Künstlicher Intelligenz führen werde.Denn an sich, so Samwald, liege ungeahntes Potenzial in Artificial Intelligence. Statt Dystopien wünscht er sich gemeinsame Utopien, in deren Zentrum das Wohl aller Menschen steht.Unser Gast in dieser Folge: Matthias Samwald ist Professor für Artificial Intelligence an der Medizinischen Universität Wien und leitet „Accelerate Europe“, eine Initiative, die darauf abzielt, Europa auf die KI-Revolution vorzubereiten, die Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Regierungsführung noch in diesem Jahrzehnt grundlegend verändern könnte. Er vertritt die Ansicht, dass Europa seine Traditionen der Rechenschaftspflicht, der Zusammenarbeit und des gemeinsamen Wohlstands in Wettbewerbsvorteile umwandeln kann, wenn es diese mit dem Ehrgeiz und dem Tempo verbindet, die die aktuelle Situation erfordert. Samwald ist Mitglied des EU Frontier AI Expert Forum, eines wissenschaftlichen Gremiums, das als fachliches Beratungsorgan des AI Act, der europäischen Gesetzgebung zur Künstlichen Intelligenz fungiert. Seine Mitglieder unterstützen die Europäische Kommission und nationale Behörden bei Fragen zu KI, etwa beim Erkennen systemischer Risiken der leistungsfähigsten KI-Modelle, sowie bei der Entwicklung von Methoden zu deren Evaluation. Die Berufung knüpft unmittelbar an Samwalds frühere Arbeit als Co-Chair des Kapitels „Safety & Security“ des EU Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI an, der 2025 fertiggestellt wurde und auf dem führende Entwickler wie OpenAI, Google und Anthropic mittlerweile aufbauen.   Dies ist ein Podcast von Der Pragmaticus. Sie finden uns auch auf Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn und X (Twitter).

How do you cut through the misinformation a generation is growing up on? Education Enhancement Initiative (Eden) was founded to combat rising antisemitism that followed the October 7th attacks. In this episode, founder Talya Knable explains how bringing educators to Israel helps them understand the region, teach from their firsthand experiences, and help students discuss the complex dynamics without hostility.She also shares what she witnessed traveling through Israel after the attacks, and Eden's plans to expand beyond its first cohort this summer.Connect with Education Enhancement Initiative:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

A new initiative launched by the University of Georgia aims to improve roadway safety education for all-terrain and utility task vehicle operators, and forecasters are reminding farmers and ranchers that no two El Niño weather patterns are exactly alike.

Roblox is overhauling its safety protocols with a massive launch of new features aimed at protecting its youngest players. Moving away from the honor system, the platform is deploying AI-powered facial scans and age estimation to verify user identity. These changes include disabling chat entirely for children under nine, while users aged nine to sixteen will be restricted to chatting only with verified peers or trusted friends. We explore these new technical standards, the enhanced parental tracking tools for monitoring screen time and friend lists, and why Roblox's Vice President of Safety Product Policy, Eliza Jacobs, hopes this "gold standard" approach will encourage other platforms to abandon simple text-based age checks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To the Praise of His Glorious Grace Ephesians 1:1-10 Clint Humfrey 1. The Priestly Blessing 2. The Location of Love 3. The Initiative of Love 4. The Redemption of Love

Friday was a make-it-or-break-it day for proposed statewide ballot initiatives. Petition signatures had to be submitted to county elections officials June 19.

New World Screwworm Grand Challenge supports California-led detection research as U.S. cases continue to mount.

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Henry Yu from University of British Columbia. We discuss Vancouver's Chinatown as a living archive of anti-Asian racism, and what it reveals about the persistence of racism after the acute pandemic period. We also use Yu's essay “The white elephant in the room” to reflect on why naming white supremacy matters, and what coalition-building—including national forums on anti-Asian racism—can and cannot accomplish. Resources: Henry Yu: https://acam.arts.ubc.ca/henry-yu/ The white elephant in the room: anti-Asian racism in Canada: https://beyond.ubc.ca/henry-yu-white-elephant/ Thinking Orientals: Migration, Contact, and Exoticism in Modern America: https://academic.oup.com/book/47996 Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia: http://www.cchsbc.ca/ Chinatown Reimagined: https://www.chinatownreimagined.ca/ Bio: Professor Henry Yu was born in Vancouver, B.C., and grew up in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. He received his BA in Honours History from UBC and an MA and PhD in History from Princeton University. After teaching at UCLA for a decade, Yu returned to UBC as an Associate Professor of History to help build programs focused on trans-Pacific Canada. Yu himself is both a second and fourth generation Canadian. His parents were first generation immigrants from China, joining a grandfather who had spent almost his entire life in Canada. His great-grandfather was also an early Chinese pioneer in British Columbia, part of a larger networks of migrants who left Zhongshan county in Guangdong province in South China and settled around the Pacific in places such as Australia, New Zealand, Hawai'i, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, the United States, and Canada. Prof. Yu's book, Thinking Orientals: Migration, Contact, and Exoticism in Modern America (Oxford University Press, 2001) won the Norris and Carol Hundley Prize as the Most Distinguished Book of 2001, and he is currently working on a book entitled How Tiger Woods Lost His Stripes: Finding Ourselves in History. Currently, he is the Director of the Initiative for Student Teaching and Research on Chinese Canadians (INSTRCC) and the Principal of St. John's College at UBC, as well as a Board Member of the Chinese Canadian Historical Society of British Columbia (CCHSBC).

This episode features "I Cut Off a Monster's Arm. AITA?" by Marie Brennan (©2026 by Marie Brennan) and "The Overview Initiative" by David Marino (©2026 by David Marino), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narrated by Stefan Rudnciki.

Silicon Bites Ep354 | 2026-06-18 | Moscow Burns While Ukraine Seizes the Initiative. The Russian State Tries to Censor the Reality on Its Own Streets. Moscow under fire – the attack on the Pechersk Lavra now has a response. Ukraine has reversed Russian momentum on the battlefield through drone-innovation scale, and Zelenskyy says publicly that Ukraine is seizing the initiative. The numbers are unambiguous. The images are specular. Moscow is burning. Everyone can see it, hear it. The evidence of failed air defence, failing security, and the impotence of their demi-god Tsar is not obvious for all to see. Finally, a black rains gonna fall on Moscow. ----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.org----------SOURCES:Council on Foreign Relations — "How Ukraine's Drone Innovation Reversed Russia's Momentum" by Michael C. Horowitz and Erin D. Dumbacher (12 June 2026) RBC-Ukraine — daily war updates including Russia's losses as of 16 June (+1,230 troops, +2,000 drones), Sea Trident underwater drone unveiling, long-range AI interceptor drone NYT coverage, assault-rifle-equipped security drone, Zelenskyy "seizing initiative" remarks.Kyiv Independent — Gukovo oil depot fire (18 June 2026)Critical Threats (ISW) / Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment (February 2026)Euromaidan Press — Russian state TV coverage of "largest Moscow attack of the war under a minute" (18 June 2026 reporting).Institute for the Study of War (ISW) via RBC-Ukraine summary — "Russia fakes Kostiantynivka capture as reality tells a different story" (16 June 2026); "Putin had two goals in attack on Kyiv's historic monastery" (16 June 2026).----------

The UAE Nationwide 'Pledge & Commitment' Initiative allows the people of the UAE to express their loyalty to the country nd its leaders. Check out pledge.ae to be part of the community thanking its leaders for all that they have done for you. Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com ************************ Follow us on Social. www.facebook.com/pulse95radio www.twitter.com/pulse95radio www.instagram.com/pulse95radio

The Rebbe encourages the Avrech to actively seek spiritual growth and opportunities, just as one pursues material livelihood. He highlights the importance of initiative in Torah and Judaism, recommends communal learning, and wishes success in both spiritual and material matters. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/008/002/2269

In Episode 559 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Antares nuclear project hitting criticality and the latest on Colorado Initiative 302 to enshrine the right to fish and hunt in Colorado. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAntares Mark-0 Becomes First Advanced Nuclear Reactor to Achieve Criticality Under DOE Pilot ProgramNuclear Reactor Pilot Program Reaches First Criticality Test MilestoneAnti-Hunting Groups Keep Losing in These States. That's No AccidentColorado Right to Hunt and Fish Initiative (2026)Group aims to add right to hunt and fish to Colorado Constitution

Since its launch in March 2025, the UN80 initiative has moved into a decisive phase. Guy Ryder, Under-Secretary-General for Policy, joins UN News's Laura Quinones to discuss what has changed, what results are already emerging, and how the United Nations is working to become more effective at a time of growing financial and political pressure.

Today's Guests: Our good friend Will Marquardt, Owner of Davis Tent is with us and Will walks us thru what you need to consider when purchasing a custom Davis Tent. From all the options to accessories to stoves, we will discuss with Will. Check out the website at www.DavisTent.com. Sign Initiative 302! Colorado Initiative 302... READ MORE

June 17, 2026 ~ Domenico Grasso, President University of Michigan discusses the Look to Michigan Initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, the push for UAP transparency continues as lawmakers and whistleblowers unite on Capitol Hill amid the latest in a series of ongoing disclosures by the U.S. Department of War, and news of a new White House Advisory Council on UAP. In this installment of The Micah Hanks Program, we look at all the new developments and also provide analysis of the most intriguing files and videos released in the latest "PURSUE" release, and what they reveal about the U.S. government's collection of data on the UAP phenomenon. Want to advertise/sponsor The Micah Hanks Program? We have partnered with the AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with The Micah Hanks Program, all you have to do is click the link below to get started: AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program Show Notes Below are links to stories and other content featured in this episode: SCU EVENT: UFO conference lands in Canada as Trump administration continues to release documents  UAP ADVISORY COUNCIL: Avi Loeb Announces New UAP Science Advisory Council UAP PRESS CONFERENCE: Push for UAP Transparency Intensifies  PURSUE RELEASE 03: Department of War Publishes Third Release of UAP Files CIA Report of UAP from Zimbabwe  FBI Forensic Sketch Interview of "Potato-shaped" UAP LINK TO IMAGE (artistic rendering) FBI Report of Orbs Below the Treeline SECOND OBSERVER, SAME FBI REPORT Suspected Chinese Lantern Video ANALYSIS: The Pentagon Just Released Its Third Batch of UAP Files—What Have We Learned from the PURSUE Releases So Far? BECOME AN X SUBSCRIBER AND GET EVEN MORE GREAT PODCASTS AND MONTHLY SPECIALS FROM MICAH HANKS. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalog of The Micah Hanks Program, as well as "classic" episodes, weekly "additional editions" of the subscriber-only X Podcast, the monthly Enigmas specials, and much more. Like us on Facebook Follow @MicahHanks on X. Keep up with Micah and his work at micahhanks.com.

Nach der Abstimmung über die Initiative gegen eine 10-Mio-Schweiz sprechen viele von der Schweiz als gespaltenem Land. Aber stimmt das Bild? Ist die Erklärung so einfach? Politikwissenschaftlerin Sarah Bütikofer ordnet ein. Weitere Themen: · Der Kanton Waadt braucht dringend mehr Personal für den Strafvollzug. Mit Infoabenden will man bessere Kandidatinnen für die Arbeit im Gefängnis finden. Der Journalist Dario Brander sagt, wie man sich einen solchen Infoabend vorstellen muss. · Marius Borg Høiby, Sohn von Norwegens Kronprinzessin Mette-Marit, ist der Vergewaltigung schuldig gesprochen worden. In anderen Punkten wurde er freigesprochen. Nordeuropa-Korrespondent Bruno Kaufmann erklärt, was das mit dem neuen Sexualstrafrecht zu tun hat. · Millionen von Spielerinnen und Spielern des beliebten Handyspiels Pokémon Go sollen indirekt militärische Drohnen trainiert haben. Digitalredaktorin Tanja Eder erklärt, wie das genau passiert ist.

Preview for Later Today: Samuel Ben-Ur reports the Board of Peace is inactive because Hamas refuses to disarm. Without progress, the initiative lacks funding and momentum as international attention shifts toward escalating conflicts with Iran and Hezbollah.1914 GAZA

Alex Riley discusses Amendment 4, arguing that constitutional amendments should require broader statewide support and be harder to pass through the initiative petition process. The conversation covers outside funding, constitutional reform, abortion, Medicaid expansion, and the future of citizen-led ballot measures in Missouri.

Die USA und der Iran haben sich offenbar geeinigt, die militärischen Angriffe einzustellen. Sowohl die USA als auch der Iran bestätigten die Einigung. Wie sicher ist dieses Abkommen? Unsere Korrespondentinnen und Korrespondenten ordnen ein. Weitere Themen: · Eine Mehrheit des Schweizer Stimmvolks will die Bevölkerungszahl nicht deckeln. Sie sagte gestern Nein zur Initiative gegen eine 10-Millionen Schweiz der SVP. Was beduetet das für die neuen Verträge mit der EU? · Die EU nimmt heute Beitrittsverhandlungen mit der Ukraine und mit Moldau auf. In der ersten Phase sollen die Länder nachweisen, dass ihr Rechtssystem, die öffentliche Verwaltung oder der Grenzschutz den EU-Richtlinien entsprichen. Eine Garantie für einen EU-Beitritt sind die Verhandlungen nicht.

Am Sonntag hat die Schweizer Stimmbevölkerung die 10-Millionen-Initiative der SVP mit knapp 55 Prozent Nein-Stimmen abgelehnt. Auch eine Mehrheit der Kantone hat Nein gesagt zur Vorlage, die für die Schweiz einen Bevölkerungsdeckel hätte einführen wollen. Das Resultat ist deutlicher, als man es noch vor wenigen Wochen erwartet hatte. Und es zeigt einen ausgeprägten Graben zwischen der ländlichen und der urbanen Schweiz: Dort, wo die Bevölkerungsdichte heute am höchsten ist, wurde die Initiative am deutlichsten abgelehnt. Warum ist das so? Wie kam das Abstimmungsergebnis zustande? Und was passiert jetzt mit den Wachstumsschmerzen, die in diesem Abstimmungskampf geäussert wurden? Bundeshauschefin Larissa Rhyn ordnet das Ergebnis zur 10-Millionen-Initiative ein. Sie ist zu Gast in einer neuen Folge des täglichen Podcasts «Apropos». Dort sagt sie auch, welche Folgen die knappe Annahme des neuen Zivildienstgesetzes nun tatsächlich hat – und sie gibt einen Überblick über die wichtigsten Entscheidungen in den Kantonen und Gemeinden. Host: Philipp Loser Produzent: Noah Fend Mehr zum Abstimmungssonntag: Analyse: War was? Was nach der geschlagenen Abstimmungsschlacht übrig bleibt (nicht so viel) Interview: «Der Trump-und-AfD-Zeitgeist spielt in der Schweiz nur bedingt» Erfolg für FDP- und Mitte-Spitze: Das gespaltene Zentrum steht schon vor der nächsten Zerreissprobe Die Schweiz hat abgestimmt: Alle Resultate – auch aus Ihrer Gemeinde Unser Tagi-Spezialangebot für Podcast-Hörer:innen: tagiabo.chHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Apropos»? Schreibt uns an podcasts@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Die Zinsen verschieben sich, KI verändert das Finanzwissen deiner Kunden, und der erste Reflex ist: Zielkarte überarbeiten, Vertriebstraining buchen, Kunden neu segmentieren, alle wieder zurück ins Büro. Vertraute Werkzeuge, vertraute Routinen und genau das ist die Falle. „Mehr vom Alten" bringt dich nicht in die Zukunft. Diese Folge ist eine Einladung zur ehrlichen Inventur und zu vier Schritten, die echten Fortschritt von Aktionismus trennen. Das nimmst du mit: Berufserfahrung als Erfahrungsgefängnis. Wir greifen zu Lösungen, die wir kennen und lieben, weil sie Sicherheit geben. Die Metapher: Wer früher in Stresssituationen geraucht hat, sollte nicht wieder anfangen, nur weil heute der Druck steigt. Werkzeuge sind richtig, wenn der Anlass passt. Kunden neu segmentieren, Zielkarten ausmisten, hybride Arbeit neu denken: alles sinnvoll. Aber nur, wenn es einer Vision folgt, nicht einem Reflex auf nachlassende Absatzzahlen. Vier Schritte statt Rückwärtsgang: 1. Ehrliche Inventur: was haben wir in den letzten fünf Jahren genau dieser Maßnahmen schon gemacht, und was hat es gebracht? 2. Emotionales Zielbild im Alleingang erarbeiten, in ganzen Sätzen, ohne Bullet Points, beim Spaziergang oder am Schreibtisch bei Kerzenschein. 3. Gemeinsam mitgestalten, am Besten in großen Räumen an neuen Orten, mit Agenden, die Zeit für Dialog lassen. 4. Freude am Tun: wie bei einer Bergtour, wo das klare Gipfelbild durch die schweren Passagen trägt. Diese Woche ein Experiment: Bevor die nächste Maßnahme beschlossen wird, geh allein spazieren und beschreibe in ganzen Sätzen, wie sich dein Institut in fünf Jahren anfühlen soll. Erst dann der Abgleich mit der geplanten Initiative. Wenn dir die Folge weiterhilft, abonniere „Everyone Counts" und teile sie mit Kolleginnen und Kollegen, die gerade vor ähnlichen Entscheidungen stehen. Lass uns verbinden: [LinkedIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juergenweimann/) Wenn Dir diese Folge gefallen hat, dann freue ich mich über Deine Bewertung mit 5 Sternen bei Apple Podcasts und wenn Du meinen Podcast weiterempfiehlst. Mail mir gerne Deine Gedanken zur Folge unter jw@juergenweimann.com. Liebe Grüße, Jürgen [Abonnier hier meinen Newsletter.](https://juergenweimann.com/juergen-weimann-newsletter/)

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Felecia Hatcher CEO of Black Ambition, the national entrepreneurial initiative founded by Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams. Black Ambition provides capital, mentorship, mental wellness support, and a nationally competitive platform for Black and Hispanic founders, particularly those from HBCUs and underserved communities. Throughout the conversation, Hatcher breaks down the mission of Black Ambition, how its competition works, success stories, the mentorship pipeline, and her personal entrepreneurial journey from being a self‑described “C student” to running a major national innovation fund. Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce Black Ambition’s Mission and Impact To explain how Black Ambition funds, mentors, and accelerates Black and Hispanic founders, awarding millions in capital and building pathways to long-term entrepreneurial success. 2. Educate Entrepreneurs on How to Compete Successfully Hatcher breaks down the application process, common mistakes, and how to stand out in one of the nation’s most competitive entrepreneurial prize competitions. 3. Inspire Through Transparency and Personal Storytelling Her journey—from a C student to tech entrepreneur, to CEO working directly with Pharrell—models what perseverance and creativity can achieve. 4. Spread Awareness of Black Ambition Resources & Events She highlights opportunities like Demo Day, masterclasses, mentorship cohorts, and the Fundable Founders Forum. Key Takeaways 1. Black Ambition Creates “Unprecedented Access” for Black & Brown Founders Hatcher emphasizes the organization’s mission of closing opportunity gaps caused by misaligned mentorship and unequal access to funding.Black Ambition invests capital, provides structured mentorship, and connects entrepreneurs to world-class partners (e.g., Louis Vuitton). 2. Highly Competitive National Competition 2,500–3,000 applications annually Only 250 semifinalists Semifinalists enter a three‑month cohort with elite mentorship Top teams advance to Demo Day for capital awards and follow-on support Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize, and People’s Choice.. Hatcher stresses: Success leaves clues.Many past winners share insights, host office hours, and guide new applicants. 3. The Process Itself Makes Founders Stronger Hatcher says repeated applications build clarity, sharpen pitches, and transform entrepreneurs—even if they don’t win the first time. She cites an example: Lawrence Phillips, founder of Green Book Global, who succeeded on his third try. 4. Holistic Approach: Mental Health & Wellness Along with capital and mentorship, Black Ambition offers mental-wellness support because entrepreneurship is emotionally taxing.Founders are encountering proximity to wealth and power for the first time, and need guidance on transparency, investor expectations, and emotional resilience. 5. Black Women Are Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs—But Need Teams Hatcher notes that Black women lead in entrepreneurship but often operate without teams.Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs; founders must demonstrate team-building capacity to create economic multiplier effects in communities. 6. Pharrell’s Why: Opening Doors He Once Needed Pharrell invests in Black Ambition because: He once needed others to “believe in him until he could believe in himself.” He wants to dismantle gatekeeping in industries where Black talent exists but opportunity does not. He believes “talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” 7. Felecia Hatcher’s Personal Origin Story Her credibility comes from lived experience: A “C student” told she’d never make it to college College dropout Built multiple tech companies Founded Black Tech Week and the Center for Black Innovation Comes from a family of Jamaican farmers and Georgia builders who were “entrepreneurs before the word was used.”. Her takeaway: Creativity builds pathways to success that traditional systems overlook. 8. The Event is Public – and Transformational Black Ambition’s Demo Day is open to the public, creating visibility, inspiration, and networking opportunities for founders and supporters. Notable Quotes (All from the Transcript) On Black Ambition’s Mission “We’ve been building a rocket ship to create unprecedented access to opportunities and resources.”. “People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low-vibrational mentorship.”. On the Competition “Success leaves clues.” “Apply again… every time I applied, I became a different entrepreneur.” On Holistic Support “Entrepreneurship can swallow you whole.”. On Team Building “We don’t invest in solopreneurs… You need a team mindset.” On Pharrell’s Motivation “He borrowed someone else’s belief in him until that became his own.” “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On Personal Journey “I’m a C student and a college dropout… I never let those things define me.”. “There is more than one pathway to success if you get creative.”. On Why Founders Should Join “Do you want to be in the same position this time next year? If the answer is no, then say yes to the process.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Felecia Hatcher CEO of Black Ambition, the national entrepreneurial initiative founded by Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams. Black Ambition provides capital, mentorship, mental wellness support, and a nationally competitive platform for Black and Hispanic founders, particularly those from HBCUs and underserved communities. Throughout the conversation, Hatcher breaks down the mission of Black Ambition, how its competition works, success stories, the mentorship pipeline, and her personal entrepreneurial journey from being a self‑described “C student” to running a major national innovation fund. Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce Black Ambition’s Mission and Impact To explain how Black Ambition funds, mentors, and accelerates Black and Hispanic founders, awarding millions in capital and building pathways to long-term entrepreneurial success. 2. Educate Entrepreneurs on How to Compete Successfully Hatcher breaks down the application process, common mistakes, and how to stand out in one of the nation’s most competitive entrepreneurial prize competitions. 3. Inspire Through Transparency and Personal Storytelling Her journey—from a C student to tech entrepreneur, to CEO working directly with Pharrell—models what perseverance and creativity can achieve. 4. Spread Awareness of Black Ambition Resources & Events She highlights opportunities like Demo Day, masterclasses, mentorship cohorts, and the Fundable Founders Forum. Key Takeaways 1. Black Ambition Creates “Unprecedented Access” for Black & Brown Founders Hatcher emphasizes the organization’s mission of closing opportunity gaps caused by misaligned mentorship and unequal access to funding.Black Ambition invests capital, provides structured mentorship, and connects entrepreneurs to world-class partners (e.g., Louis Vuitton). 2. Highly Competitive National Competition 2,500–3,000 applications annually Only 250 semifinalists Semifinalists enter a three‑month cohort with elite mentorship Top teams advance to Demo Day for capital awards and follow-on support Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize, and People’s Choice.. Hatcher stresses: Success leaves clues.Many past winners share insights, host office hours, and guide new applicants. 3. The Process Itself Makes Founders Stronger Hatcher says repeated applications build clarity, sharpen pitches, and transform entrepreneurs—even if they don’t win the first time. She cites an example: Lawrence Phillips, founder of Green Book Global, who succeeded on his third try. 4. Holistic Approach: Mental Health & Wellness Along with capital and mentorship, Black Ambition offers mental-wellness support because entrepreneurship is emotionally taxing.Founders are encountering proximity to wealth and power for the first time, and need guidance on transparency, investor expectations, and emotional resilience. 5. Black Women Are Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs—But Need Teams Hatcher notes that Black women lead in entrepreneurship but often operate without teams.Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs; founders must demonstrate team-building capacity to create economic multiplier effects in communities. 6. Pharrell’s Why: Opening Doors He Once Needed Pharrell invests in Black Ambition because: He once needed others to “believe in him until he could believe in himself.” He wants to dismantle gatekeeping in industries where Black talent exists but opportunity does not. He believes “talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” 7. Felecia Hatcher’s Personal Origin Story Her credibility comes from lived experience: A “C student” told she’d never make it to college College dropout Built multiple tech companies Founded Black Tech Week and the Center for Black Innovation Comes from a family of Jamaican farmers and Georgia builders who were “entrepreneurs before the word was used.”. Her takeaway: Creativity builds pathways to success that traditional systems overlook. 8. The Event is Public – and Transformational Black Ambition’s Demo Day is open to the public, creating visibility, inspiration, and networking opportunities for founders and supporters. Notable Quotes (All from the Transcript) On Black Ambition’s Mission “We’ve been building a rocket ship to create unprecedented access to opportunities and resources.”. “People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low-vibrational mentorship.”. On the Competition “Success leaves clues.” “Apply again… every time I applied, I became a different entrepreneur.” On Holistic Support “Entrepreneurship can swallow you whole.”. On Team Building “We don’t invest in solopreneurs… You need a team mindset.” On Pharrell’s Motivation “He borrowed someone else’s belief in him until that became his own.” “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On Personal Journey “I’m a C student and a college dropout… I never let those things define me.”. “There is more than one pathway to success if you get creative.”. On Why Founders Should Join “Do you want to be in the same position this time next year? If the answer is no, then say yes to the process.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Felecia Hatcher CEO of Black Ambition, the national entrepreneurial initiative founded by Grammy-winning artist Pharrell Williams. Black Ambition provides capital, mentorship, mental wellness support, and a nationally competitive platform for Black and Hispanic founders, particularly those from HBCUs and underserved communities. Throughout the conversation, Hatcher breaks down the mission of Black Ambition, how its competition works, success stories, the mentorship pipeline, and her personal entrepreneurial journey from being a self‑described “C student” to running a major national innovation fund. Purpose of the Interview 1. Introduce Black Ambition’s Mission and Impact To explain how Black Ambition funds, mentors, and accelerates Black and Hispanic founders, awarding millions in capital and building pathways to long-term entrepreneurial success. 2. Educate Entrepreneurs on How to Compete Successfully Hatcher breaks down the application process, common mistakes, and how to stand out in one of the nation’s most competitive entrepreneurial prize competitions. 3. Inspire Through Transparency and Personal Storytelling Her journey—from a C student to tech entrepreneur, to CEO working directly with Pharrell—models what perseverance and creativity can achieve. 4. Spread Awareness of Black Ambition Resources & Events She highlights opportunities like Demo Day, masterclasses, mentorship cohorts, and the Fundable Founders Forum. Key Takeaways 1. Black Ambition Creates “Unprecedented Access” for Black & Brown Founders Hatcher emphasizes the organization’s mission of closing opportunity gaps caused by misaligned mentorship and unequal access to funding.Black Ambition invests capital, provides structured mentorship, and connects entrepreneurs to world-class partners (e.g., Louis Vuitton). 2. Highly Competitive National Competition 2,500–3,000 applications annually Only 250 semifinalists Semifinalists enter a three‑month cohort with elite mentorship Top teams advance to Demo Day for capital awards and follow-on support Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize, and People’s Choice.. Hatcher stresses: Success leaves clues.Many past winners share insights, host office hours, and guide new applicants. 3. The Process Itself Makes Founders Stronger Hatcher says repeated applications build clarity, sharpen pitches, and transform entrepreneurs—even if they don’t win the first time. She cites an example: Lawrence Phillips, founder of Green Book Global, who succeeded on his third try. 4. Holistic Approach: Mental Health & Wellness Along with capital and mentorship, Black Ambition offers mental-wellness support because entrepreneurship is emotionally taxing.Founders are encountering proximity to wealth and power for the first time, and need guidance on transparency, investor expectations, and emotional resilience. 5. Black Women Are Fastest-Growing Entrepreneurs—But Need Teams Hatcher notes that Black women lead in entrepreneurship but often operate without teams.Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs; founders must demonstrate team-building capacity to create economic multiplier effects in communities. 6. Pharrell’s Why: Opening Doors He Once Needed Pharrell invests in Black Ambition because: He once needed others to “believe in him until he could believe in himself.” He wants to dismantle gatekeeping in industries where Black talent exists but opportunity does not. He believes “talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” 7. Felecia Hatcher’s Personal Origin Story Her credibility comes from lived experience: A “C student” told she’d never make it to college College dropout Built multiple tech companies Founded Black Tech Week and the Center for Black Innovation Comes from a family of Jamaican farmers and Georgia builders who were “entrepreneurs before the word was used.”. Her takeaway: Creativity builds pathways to success that traditional systems overlook. 8. The Event is Public – and Transformational Black Ambition’s Demo Day is open to the public, creating visibility, inspiration, and networking opportunities for founders and supporters. Notable Quotes (All from the Transcript) On Black Ambition’s Mission “We’ve been building a rocket ship to create unprecedented access to opportunities and resources.”. “People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low-vibrational mentorship.”. On the Competition “Success leaves clues.” “Apply again… every time I applied, I became a different entrepreneur.” On Holistic Support “Entrepreneurship can swallow you whole.”. On Team Building “We don’t invest in solopreneurs… You need a team mindset.” On Pharrell’s Motivation “He borrowed someone else’s belief in him until that became his own.” “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On Personal Journey “I’m a C student and a college dropout… I never let those things define me.”. “There is more than one pathway to success if you get creative.”. On Why Founders Should Join “Do you want to be in the same position this time next year? If the answer is no, then say yes to the process.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Aspire Mailbag episode, Joshua Stamper and Jeff Gargas respond to listener questions about supporting an aspiring leader through a campus transition and helping teachers shift away from punitive discipline. They explore how new leadership can create both uncertainty and opportunity, and what aspiring leaders can do to build trust, stay visible, and align themselves with a new principal's vision without losing momentum in their own leadership journey. The conversation also digs into one of the biggest challenges in education today: helping teachers move from punishment-based discipline to relationship-based support. Joshua and Jeff discuss why this shift takes time, why common language matters, and how schools can make restorative approaches feel practical instead of overwhelming. They also talk about the importance of small, intentional steps, teacher buy-in, and creating systems that support student growth without making behavior management feel like an unfair sacrifice of teacher time. Follow Jeff Gargas: Twitter:https://twitter.com/jeffgargasInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/ Follow The Teach Better Team: Twitter:https://twitter.com/teachbetterteamWebsite:https://www.teachbetter.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteamInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteamThe Teach Better Podcast:https://www.teachbetter.com/podcast/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595668/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949595668&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=76f63506c1e5b2f907d05fb13ab6f8e4 Teach Better Academy: https://www.teachbettercommunity.com/academy Use Coupon Code: ASPIRE for 50% Off for LIFE — #1 New Release, "The Language of Behavior" is NOW Available! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVT32KQ1?&linkCode=ll1&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=d18e5a44a6582a22d15ee23193af7bb8&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl The Language of Behavior is an essential guide for school leaders committed to transforming their school culture and addressing student behavior through a more compassionate, effective approach. Drawing on their extensive experience in education, Charle Peck and Joshua Stamper challenge outdated disciplinary practices and offer a clear, trauma-informed framework that empowers educators to interpret student behavior as a form of communication. Through three core tenets—Consider the Environment, Explore the Root Causes of Behavior, and Respond with Intentionality—this book equips leaders with actionable strategies to foster positive behavior, build stronger relationships, and cultivate a more supportive school climate. Packed with real-world case studies, evidence-based practices, and insights into the lasting effects of childhood trauma, The Language of Behavior provides school leaders with the tools to create lasting, meaningful change. It offers a roadmap to reduce behavior issues, re-engage students and staff, and establish a culture of accountability and empathy. This book is not just a reference—it's a call to lead with vision and transform how we approach discipline, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Bulk Orders: https://www.connectedd.org/bulk-orders — Need a Presenter for a conference or school PD? Contact Brad Waid to book Joshua Stamper for your next event on Improving Student Behavior, Impacting School Mental Health, or Creating healthy habits. Follow the Host, Joshua Stamper: Contact: https://joshstamper.com/contact/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Joshua__Stamper Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshua__stamper Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcast Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2 Aspire to Lead Won the FireBird Award! I'm happy to announce that my book, “Aspire to Lead”, won the 2022 Leadership Book Award from Speak Up Talk Radio! It is a great honor to get this kind of recognition and I really appreciate all your support! The book is available for purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=0d9c336e3db6ab16cbb08421ef3e4175 Review the Podcast I want to give a huge shout out to those who have taken the time to provide a review on Apple, Spotify or any other podcast platform. It truly means the world to me that you would take the 30- 90 seconds to share how the podcast has positively impacted you or why other educators should check out the show. This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Teach Better Podcast Network This podcast is a part of the Teach Better Podcast Network. 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Die Abstimmungen haben die Menschen überdurchschnittlich mobilisiert: 60 Prozent der Schweizerinnen und Schweizer haben von ihrem Stimmrecht gebraucht gemacht. Am Ende wurde die Initaitive der SVP gegen eine 10-Millionen-Schweiz abgelehnt und die Zivildienstreform angenommen. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (00:58) Abstimmung zu 10-Millionen Initiative mobilisiert (04:57)) Nein zur 10-Millionen-Schweiz: Warum die SVP scheiterte (07:27) Nachrichtenübersicht (13:06) Beat Jans zeigt sich erleichtert über das Nein zur SVP-Initiative (19:00) Nach dem Nein: Was bedeutet das für die Bilateralen? (25:41) Nach dem Ja: Drohen weitere Eingriffe beim Zivildienst? (31:58) Graubünden: SVP erobert Regierungssitz zurück (34:11) Geburtstagsfeier mit martialischer Inszenierung

In this episode, I'm joined by global health advocate, founder and CEO of the Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge (I-MAK), and author Tahir Amin to discuss his groundbreaking book Pharma Monopoly: The Battle for the Future of Medicines. Drawing on decades of work challenging pharmaceutical patents and advocating for equitable access to medicine, Amin argues that the modern drug system is shaped not only by science, but by law, politics, economics, and monopoly power. From insulin and cancer drugs to the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic, this conversation explores who controls medicine, who profits from it, and what a more just global health system could look like.

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Darrell Castle talks about a bill currently working its way through the U.S. Congress which would, if passed, literally integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries and would put funding for the Israeli military on auto pilot. Will it pass and be signed by the President? Many people seem to think it will so he takes a look at it today. THE ISRAELIZATION OF THE U.S. MILITARY Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. This is Friday the 12th of June in the year of our Lord 2026. I will be talking about a bill currently working its way through the United States Congress which would, if passed, literally integrate the U.S. and Israeli militaries and would put funding for the Israeli military on auto pilot. Will it pass and be signed by the President. Many people seem to think it will so we take a look at it today. Yes, unfortunately it seems that certain members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States are now ready to complete the process of uniting the two countries militaries. The first bill introduced in the House would have literally combined the two. Many of the Israel first politicians are already dual citizens so why not complete the process and stop all the hypocrisy. Just go ahead and make the U.S. military the official enforcement arm of Israeli foreign policy. The most egregious provision of the original bill is that the benefits due to American veterans like me, such as medical and educational benefits would have also been available to all Israeli veterans. That would have been a supreme insult to every American veteran who has ever served. The last time I checked there were about 15 million living American veterans so why not just insult them all while they are still alive. Just tell them all that “your service to this nation meant nothing” but certainly no more to America than an Israeli veteran meant to America. Fortunately, that portion of the bill was pulled before it advanced but there are rumors that it is still out there in Congress or at least in some of their minds and it will be added back in. The bill being considered is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would fund the U.S. military for another year. According to members of the House whose opinions I have read, there is near certainty that Section 224 of that bill will pass through the House and become law with the President's signature. Congressman Ro Khanna, Democrat, and Thomas Massie, Republican tried to pass an amendment to delete Section 224 but the amendment failed. That section will set up a “United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative” that integrates US-Israeli military research and development co-production of weapons systems, licensing agreements, AI, directed energy. Data integration, and missile defense. It creates the framework for bilateral research and development, co-production of weapons, joint ventures, licensing agreements, and virtually every manner of U.S.-Israeli military cooperation. The Director of this “Initiative” who will be responsible for coordination of the work will reportedly be an Israeli. The funding will come 100% from the U.S, treasury through part of the $1.5 trillion defense budget requested by President Trump. The purpose as stated is to fully connect the functionality of the U.S. military with that of the Israeli military in what is being described as an equal partnership that will include the government of Israel and the Israeli Defense Forces as full partners. There will be intelligence sharing and in fact the bill includes a requirement that intelligence must be shared. Israeli forces will be included in the planning process of how U.S. weapons are developed and procured.  This serves to explain at least in part why Netanyahu has been indicating recently that Israel might be willing to forego some of the mandatory $3.8 billion the U.S. gives it every year. He obviously knows there is an even bigger slice of American Pie coming his way via Section 224. The intelligence sharing portion of the bill was introduced by Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas which he calls “US-Israel Intelligence Sharing Enhancement.” Interestingly, at the same time the New York Times recently carried an article entitled “Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat from Israel.” The article is sourced to the Defense Intelligence Agency which says that the espionage threat from Israel is at the highest possible level and even says that Israel eavesdropped on negotiations between the United States and Iran conducted in Pakistan. The senators pushing this bill often refer to Israel as our best friend and most trusted ally but at the same time the DIA has that country listed as the highest possible espionage threat. Just to keep following this espionage threat let me tell you or remind you of a couple of things this best friend has done during its roughly 78 years as a political nation. In 1984 when a man named Yitzhak Shamir was prime minister and Ronald Reagan was the US president; Israel dispatched an American of dual citizenship named Jonathan Pollard to do some spying against the US. Pollard worked in the US defense establishment and had access to some of the most highly classified military secrets. He stole and delivered the entire 10 volume DIA manual of in person or human intelligence operatives all over the world. The manual contained the names and locations of US intelligence operatives working in the Soviet Union and Communist China both countries in a desperate cold war with the US. Pollard delivered the manual along with many other vital intelligence documents to his handlers in Israel. Can you guess what our best friend and most trusted ally did with the manual and other information. Yes, that's right, they gave it to the Soviet Union and Communist China in exchange for “favors”. Thousands of US personnel along with foreign operatives working with US Intelligence were arrested and many were killed so I guess as the saying goes with friends like that who needs enemies. Pollard did his work in 1984 and in 1987 he was sentenced to life in prison and he served exactly 30 years plus five years of probation. He was then allowed to move to Israel where he has hero status. The American Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, had him over to the US Embassy for a little get together recently. That Pollard incident illustrates the one-sided relationship the US has with Israel quite clearly but as bad as it was it was not the worst. No, the worst happened in 1967 when a man named Levi Eshkol was Prime Minister of Israel and Lyndon Johnson was US President. In fact, last Monday the 8th of June was the 59th anniversary of the Israeli attack on an American ship named USS Liberty. The Liberty was an intelligence gathering ship operating in International Waters in the Eastern Mediterranean when it was attacked by air forces of Israel. This attack was not an accident or improper identification or anything except a deliberate act of murder. The Liberty, an unarmed vessel, was relentless bombed and strafed by Israeli jets while clearly flying the American flag. The attack severed the radio mast and cut off the crew's ability to send a distress call but one crewman managed to climb on deck despite strafing fire, raise an antenna and get off a distress call. Out in the Med a US carrier heard the message and immediately launched jets for a rescue effort. I can tell you from a lot of personal experience that there is nothing that motivates US soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines like coming to the rescue of brothers in trouble. Unfortunately, the US Commander in Chief, Lyndon Johnson personally ordered the Carrier captain to withdraw his jets. They left Liberty to die on its own but the little ship and its crew refused to die. 34 men were killed and 171 wounded but the ship would not sink and made it back to port. The pilots of our most trusted friend and ally even machine-gunned wounded sailors in the water something honorable men do not do even when their nations are at war. No real investigation by government investigators with subpoena power has ever been conducted to my knowledge. Oh, there was a cursory inquiry as there always is but according to reporter Donald Jeffries who did a yeoman's job of private investigation and who has written extensively about the matter President Johnson ordered the board of inquiry to rule it an accident. Why did the Israelis attack the USS Liberty. Without going into a lot of what amounts to guesswork, it was probably because Israel was fighting what came to be known as the six-day-war against a coalition of enemy nations one of which was Egypt. The Liberty was to be sunk and the incident blamed on the Egyptians which would have given the US an excuse to enter the war against Egypt as retaliation. In both the Liberty attack and the Pollard incident not a single thing regarding US policy toward Israel changed. Not one dollar was cut from the very generous support.  Compare this to the reaction upon news this week that an Apache Attack Helicopter had been shot down in the Persian Gulf near Hormuz. The President said he would retaliate with a massive bombing attack and would “take over” Iran's petroleum industry. I don't believe the story which makes no sense but not much in this war makes sense. An Apache is an attack helicopter with a mission of finding and destroying enemy armor but it can be used for armed reconnaissance as well. Perhaps that was its mission over the Gulf. It landed in the water with no injuries to crew so no I don't believe it and it was probably done by Israel if it was done at all. I don't think it was more than an excuse to resume the war. Finally, folks, the US has reportedly given Israel more than $300 billion since its founding in 1948 but it is on the brink of an even more egregious relationship whereby it combines its military with that of Israel. Something causes Washington politicians to shower our money that we work for on Israel and to support it while it robs the US at home and commits mass murder abroad. Why is the question. If all our politicians are blackmailed prostitutes shouldn't we have some knowledge of our worth, How much do they get from the pimps who own them. At least that's the way I seen it. Until next time folks, This is Darrell Castle, Thanks for listening.

Tony Scapone didn't just win NYSE.He predicted he would.Fresh off taking home the Black Lotus at NYSE, Tony joins the show to break down his Jewel Shops list, the evolution of the archetype, key card choices, and how he navigated one of the most competitive Vintage tournaments of the year. In this episode we discuss:• How Jewel Shops actually works• Why Tony believes this build is better than stock Jewel lists• The role of Paradox Engine, Transmute Artifact, and Metamorph• Matchups against Doomsday, Initiative, BUG, and Shops• His Top 8 path through NYSE• Why open decklists improve competitive Magic• What it's like competing for a Black Lotus Tony also shares stories from the event, explains several key plays from the tournament, and discusses what's next after one of the biggest wins of his Magic career. Have you played against Jewel Shops? Do you think it's the best deck in Vintage right now?#MTGVintage #VintageMTG #MagicTheGathering #NYSE #BlackLotus

June 13 is going to be a great day for monarch butterflies and other creatures who hang out in Milwaukee's Lakeshore State Park. Volunteers will be planting 2,000 native plants to boost their habitats.

The Associated Press forecasts L.A. city councilmember Nithya Raman will run against incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. California's top lawyer announces a campaign against high prices. A state bill has advanced aiming to get more students out in nature. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Tony Scapone didn't just win NYSE.He predicted he would.Fresh off taking home the Black Lotus at NYSE, Tony joins the show to break down his Jewel Shops list, the evolution of the archetype, key card choices, and how he navigated one of the most competitive Vintage tournaments of the year. In this episode we discuss:• How Jewel Shops actually works• Why Tony believes this build is better than stock Jewel lists• The role of Paradox Engine, Transmute Artifact, and Metamorph• Matchups against Doomsday, Initiative, BUG, and Shops• His Top 8 path through NYSE• Why open decklists improve competitive Magic• What it's like competing for a Black Lotus Tony also shares stories from the event, explains several key plays from the tournament, and discusses what's next after one of the biggest wins of his Magic career. Have you played against Jewel Shops? Do you think it's the best deck in Vintage right now?#MTGVintage #VintageMTG #MagicTheGathering #NYSE #BlackLotus

Die Blackout-Initiative fordert, dass Atomkraft auch in Zukunft Teil der Schweizer Stromversorgung ist. Das Thema bewegt: Über 90 Rednerinnen und Redner haben sich in der Session zu Wort gemeldet. Was schwebt den Befürworterinnen und Befürwortern vor? Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:47) Monsterdebatte: Blackout-Initiative beschäftigt Nationalrat (06:32) Nachrichtenübersicht (11:17) Irankrieg: Droht eine Eskalation zwischen den USA und Israel? (20:28) Donald Trumps Rolle an der Fussball-WM (25:56) Private Credit: Schattenbanken -als Gefahr fürs Finanzsystem? (32:07) «Echo Wissen»: Stress bei Legehennen

Scott Kaufman, the Community Initiatives Supervisor, and Jarrett Burton, Coordinator of the Dupage Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC), speak with Lisa to discuss the launch of the Dupage Naloxone Program. They highlight the initiative designed to distribute and make available Opioid-related overdose medication to schools, libraries, emergency services, and residents of Illinois.

Writer Dave Eggers, who's been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, draws inspiration for the first time from his own art school experience and his classical training as a visual artist in his new novel, “Contrapposto.” The novel, which centers the working lives of artists, comes as Eggers opens a new center in San Francisco, Art + Water, that offers local artists free studio space and mentorship. Eggers joins us to talk about what it means to be an artist, in fiction and in practice, here in the Bay Area. Guests: Dave Eggers, founder, McSweeney's; co-founder, 826 Valencia; author of many books including "The Eyes and the Impossible" and "The Circle"; his new novel is "Contrapposto" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VIDEO GUEST - BRIAN HEYWOOD - LET’S GO WASHINGTON. Brian unveils the latest signature count for the income tax repeal initiative: Over 160,000 signatures in two weeks // VIDEO GUEST - RY CURLEY. Russell Wilson makes his retirement official with a heavily produced farewell video // LETTERS

This episode is a thought-provoking exploration of the War Powers Act, a 50-year-old statute that's been at the center of a heated debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government. The speaker takes a critical look at the Act, questioning its constitutionality and arguing that it's been used as a tool for congressional cowardice rather than a genuine exercise of its authority.The conversation delves into the history of the War Powers Act, its origins, and its implications for the separation of powers in the US government. The speaker cites expert opinions from constitutional scholars, including a professor from Berkeley, who argue that the Act is not only unconstitutional but also a relic of a bygone era. They also examine the consequences of the Act, including its potential to let Congress override the president's authority without going through the proper channels.The discussion also touches on the topic of gas prices, where the speaker shares their personal experience as a gas station owner and offers insights into the competitive dynamics of the industry. Additionally, they share a personal story about corruption in their hometown in Oklahoma, highlighting the importance of holding public officials accountable.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in politics, history, and the intricacies of the US government. Join the speaker as they challenge conventional wisdom and offer a fresh perspective on the War Powers Act and its implications for the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Warsh becomes the chairman of the Federal Reserve. Federal fraud taskforce ramps up. Initiative to repeal the income tax is on fire.Subscribe to Zach's Daily Market Recap at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.

On this bonus episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with two digital evangelization experts who helped create the Vatican's study group report on the digital environment as part of the Synod on Synodality. Kim Daniels directs the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, and José Manuel de Urquidi runs the Evangelization Lab. Both were synod delegates, along with then-Cardinal Robert Prevost (the future Pope Leo XIV), at the global sessions of the synod in Rome in 2023 and 2024.  They discuss: 00:00 What are the Synod Study Groups? 7:10 How Pope Leo has shaped synodality 15:16 How influencers challenge church jurisdiction 28:30 Accompanying digital evangelizers 33:40 Converting to real communities Links: Study Group 3's final report on the Digital Environment The Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life Evangelization Lab Coverage of Pope Leo's encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Support Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sec. Scott Turner, former NFL player, former Texas State Rep, and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to discuss the record of failures from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to prevent homelessness and what he and the Trump administration are doing to bring results to the issue. Sec. Turner discussed why HUD is moving to a "merit based" system for providing funding, and why this system is meant to provide results to the homelessness issue. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical letter focuses on safeguarding humanity amid the rise of artificial intelligence. In the letter, which is essentially a policy document from the Vatican, the Pope urges tech companies and policymakers worldwide to place human and moral concerns over profit. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah spoke at the Pope's release of his letter in Vatican City, signaling an intention of collaboration and dialogue, but Silicon Valley leaders more broadly seem skeptical of the guidance. Will the pope's recommendations impact the development and deployment of A.I.? Guests: Cade Metz, technology reporter, The New York Times; author, “Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and The World" Kim Daniels, director, the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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