Podcasts about justifying

What do you do when you've kept your covenants, guarded your heart, served the poor, and lived with absolute integrity—yet your whole world collapses anyway? In this complete, deep-dive masterclass on the Book of Job, we trace the entire arc of human suffering, theological wrestling, and divine revelation, discovering how a man sitting in ashes moved from raw questioning to the ultimate witness: "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Summary of the Video: This comprehensive guide walks step-by-step through the 42 chapters of the Book of Job. We begin in the pre-mortal council, exploring why God allows the "hedge" of protection to be lowered and why "divine restraint" is an act of love designed to build spiritual muscle. We analyze the four crushing waves of loss that wiped out Job's wealth, health, and ten children, offering a compassionate look at Job's grief and the silent ministry of his three friends. We then unpack the core conflict: the breakdown of "Retribution Theology" (the false idea that sin always equals suffering). We follow the three rounds of intense debate between Job and his accusers, exploring Job's desperate plea for a "Daysman" (Mediator) and his prophetic shadows of Jesus Christ. Finally, we study Job's final oath of innocence, Elihu's breakthrough teaching on the refining purpose of trials, God's breathtaking 59 questions out of the whirlwind, and the profound lessons of Job 42—where intercessory forgiveness for his friends unlocked a double restoration of everything he had lost. Key Doctrinal Insights Included: The Hedged Life & Divine Restraint (Job 1–2): Why God permits trials and how agency requires a space for opposition. The Trap of the Prosperity Gospel (Job 4–27): Why assuming suffering is always caused by personal sin leads to self-righteousness and spiritual collapse. Job as a Type of Christ (Job 16–19): How Job's unearned agony, betrayal, and crying blood prefigure the Garden of Gethsemane and Calvary. The Search for the "Daysman" (Job 9 & 19): The Old Testament promise of Jesus Christ as our Advocate and Redeemer. The Refining Purpose of Pain (Job 32–37): Elihu's perspective that suffering is a divine classroom to purge pride. Hearing vs. Seeing God (Job 42): How trials convert secondhand theology into firsthand, face-to-face relationship with the Divine. The Lesson of the Book of Job: You don't need a line-by-line explanation for every trial in your life as long as you know the God who holds you in His hands. When you stop demanding explanations and start seeking His presence, your crucible becomes your sanctuary. Call-to-Action: Have you ever experienced a season where God felt silent, but looking back, you realized He was refining your faith into pure gold? How has the Book of Job changed your perspective on personal trials? Share your thoughts and testimonies in the comments below! Like and Subscribe for more deep-dive scripture study! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:16 Theodicy & the Book of Job 14:32 Perfect Job 21:31 Satan's Plan 33:26 Job's Trials & Testimony 50:11 Physical Suffering & Spiritual Doubt 1:01:39 Friends' Company & Job's Lament 1:16:05 Assuming that Suffering Equals Sin (Eliphaz Round 1) 1:27:16 Job's Self-Defense 1:42:41 Justifying the Lord (Bildad Round 1) 2:01:59 Revealing & Reasoning with God (Zophar Round 1) 2:16:38 Death & Resurrection 2:21:52 Job as Mortal Side of Jesus (Eliphaz Round 2) 2:41:46 Job's Testimony (Bildad Round 2) 2:53:59 Wickedness Never was Happiness (Zophar Round 2) 3:01:44 Accusations & Demanding a Day in Court (Eliphaz Round 3) 3:12:13 Innocence or Holiness (Bildad Round 3) 3:22:49 Wisdom & Worthiness 3:36:37 Job's Closing Argument 3:44:31 Elihu Speaks Up 3:53:25 God is Good and Can Be Trusted 4:17:27 God Reveals Himself 4:30:49 Job Repents & Reviews the Lessons Learned 4:47:56 A Double Portion 4:57:12 Conclusion - The Lesson of Job

Dan rambles on the Doomsday mindset of the Isles fanbase. As well as asking a simple question; what does it take to justify an Islanders rebuild?Tags:#Islanders #NYIslanders #Hockey #Isles  #ComedyPodcast #RealTalkPodcast #PodcastSocial Pages:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TimetoBSPodcast?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

Apply to join AFM here00:00 Introduction and background on money mindset01:57 Childhood influences and family beliefs about money03:49 Scarcity mindset and societal narratives07:03 The impact of self-worth and identity on wealth10:03 Analyzing the book 'Rich as F*ck' and its concepts14:54 Belief in abundance and confidence in sales19:53 Justifying spending and energy output to the universe24:58 Handling negative feedback and business challenges29:47 The importance of confidence and self-promotion34:59 The role of societal norms and gender perceptions40:01 Practical tips for shifting mindset and increasing abundance45:03 The power of consistent action and belief47:11 Closing thoughts and encouragement to read the book

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Comfort is not lazy. It's actually one of the most sophisticated opponents you're going to face in business. It comes to the table with logical arguments, reasonable timelines, and a really convincing case for why now is not the right time. And if you're not paying close attention, you'll lose to it every single round without ever realizing you were in a negotiation at all. Today's episode is about exactly that: the way comfort quietly disguises itself as strategy, preparation, and responsibility, and the four specific tactics it uses to keep you exactly where you are. If you've ever re-edited something that was already good enough, postponed a launch until things slow down, kept a client at a rate you stopped believing in six months ago, or filled an entire day with productive tasks that had nothing to do with the actual thing you needed to do, this one is going to land hard. Kate breaks down the four negotiation styles comfort uses against you: delay, dilution, justification, and substitution. She gets into how to tell the difference between a genuinely intuitive no and a fear-based one (your body actually knows the difference), why the most dangerous delays feel completely rational on the surface, and why the relief you feel when you push something off is almost always followed by something heavier. She also walks through her own real moments of negotiating with comfort, including a stage appearance she almost bailed on and a conversation she almost rescheduled, and shares the exact framework she uses to price a delay honestly so the cost of staying still becomes impossible to ignore. Because the discomfort of doing the hard thing is short. The cost of not doing it compounds every single day. This episode makes that math very hard to unsee. Timestamps:07:24 Patterns of Avoidance13:20 Body Signals and Relief18:38 Four Comfort Tactics18:49 Delay and Moving Goalposts21:30 Dilution and Playing Small24:43 Justifying Inaction29:55 Substitution Procrastination32:50 Pay Upfront To join the Ambitious Network for free, click HERE. To connect with Kate on Instagram, click ⁠HERE⁠. To apply for ITI, click ⁠HERE⁠. To submit a question to be answered on the podcast, click HERE.

Bet on informationIf test loss flatlines after 1.5B parameters while training loss continues to drop as you scale, that tells you that your model is limited by the amount of information in your data.Training on a single, smallish data set exposed an information gap: the 3.1B model falls off the scaling trend. Neither parameters nor compute will improve performance past this wall. For predicting changes to gene expression, you need more information rich data.This is what Chu and Bo's teams have done, and here is what ~30x the information buys you:Now we can scale with parameters and training compute! We don't know how much this effort costed, but we can guess that data collection experiments and infrastructure was a few tens of millions, and compute + headcount + research was a few million. The budget looks like a RL rollout budget, rather than a data rich pre-training one.We were lucky enough to have the two central figures in this story on our podcast. Taking the lead from Ci Chu and Bo Wang, Xaira Therapeutics is betting that information rich data is the key to AI-driven drug development. Chu was recently promoted to Chief Discovery Officer and Bo to Chief AI Scientist, underscoring just how strategic Xaira considers this bet.Reverse engineering the human cellIf you had to figure out how a human cell works, what would you do? A good place to start might be by documenting what genes are expressed (e.g. what RNA is floating around) in different kinds of cells, in different circumstances.That is CELLxGENE, a database of 168M cells built by Chan Zuckerberg Institute that maps each cell to a count of how many times 20K-30K genes were detected in that cell, plus detailed metadata about every cell. A ~4 trillion-entry matrix.If the Protein Data Bank (PDB) unlocked structural biology models (Boltz Episode, ESM/BioHub Episode), CELLxGENE has done the same thing for Virtual Cell models. Like PDB, CELLxGENE has inspired a zoo of AI models of RNA expression; so much so that RNA expression models have become synonymous with Virtual Cell models. Bo Wang built one of the most influential, scGPT, that became the starting point for Xaira's new model.RNA expression ≠ Virtual CellModels trained on CELLxGENE describe the relationship between cell types and cell states, but they are not good at predicting what will happen if we make changes to RNA expression. Changes in gene expression are highly correlated, and its is difficult (impossible) to figure out what causes what in most cases.If you could “turn the dial down” on one gene at a time, however, then you would be able to observe what is upstream and downstream of a given gene. You could tell if A → B & C or B → A & C or B → A, C → B → … If you did this for all of the genes, then maybe you could train a model that could predict what would happen to a cell if you change a gene (e.g. with a drug or a gene edit). Or maybe you could figure out the least invasive way to change a particular gene's expression.X-Atlas → X-CellThis is exactly what Chu and Bo's teams have done. The data set is called X-Atlas and the model is called X-Cell.In this episode, we discuss:* Why the team abandoned autoregression for diffusion* The CRISPR-based experiments that run millions of tests in parallel, and generate the raw data for X-Atlas and X-cell* Generalization to real lab experiments in real human cells* Beating the linear baseline that has outperformed previous models* Justifying a kitchen-sink of priors, and how that stacks up vs. data and architectureBo also shared with us some of the (major) advantages he has as an academic vs. industry leader, and how his labs keep up with the breakneck pace of AI innovation.Check out the full episode on YouTube, or your favorite podcasting platform! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.latent.space/subscribe

Adam Coons explains the reset of expectations he sees on Wall Street on the inflation front as a volatile energy trade continues to take investors by storm. However, recent economic data suggests a cooldown is possible, so long as the U.S.-Iran conflict eases. Adam doesn't see that happening any time soon. He walks investors down the path he sees for inflation and expectations for the new earnings season as many stocks see elevated valuations. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Faith is the instrument through which God justifies his people. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-faith-07-19-2026-20260719225412.mp3

Faith is the instrument through which God justifies his people. Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-10 https://media.urclearning.org/audio/uploader/tm-faith-07-19-2026-20260719225412.mp3

Many corporate marketing teams struggle to build real audience connection because they depend too heavily on basic digital channels that are increasingly cluttered with automated noise and spam.Neda Whitney, President of MATTE Projects, breaks down how to design immersive, multi-sensory physical environments that drive deep customer retention and brand equity.She shares her tactical blueprint for managing high-value consumer journeys, from launching custom luxury yachts to leveraging '90s nostalgia to connect legacy intellectual property with younger audiences.Key discussion topics include:Moving past short-term digital ads to invest in immersive physical spaces.Justifying experiential event budgets to corporate finance officers without relying on short-sighted click metrics.Structuring custom, end-to-end travel environments for ultra-high-net-worth consumers.Deploying targeted launch spaces to drive inescapable media visibility for streaming properties.Reviving classic entertainment properties through creator-led lifestyle events.Neda Whitney is the President of MATTE Projects, directing high-end experience design pipelines across New York, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.Follow Neda Whitney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedanamiranian/Explore MATTE Projects: https://matteprojects.com/Maximize Omnichannel Performance ROI with Strike Social: https://strikesocial.com/guaranteed-paid-social-media-ads-outcomes/Connect with Host Dylan Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanconroy/

Why do you stay with someone who treats you terribly, while simultaneously believing they are your soulmate? In this video, Lee Hammock breaks down the exhausting psychological reality of cognitive dissonance in toxic relationships.Cognitive dissonance occurs when your brain is forced to hold two completely conflicting beliefs at the exact same time: "they love me" versus "they hurt me."We expose how an abuser or controlling person intentionally manufactures this mental fog through a calculated push-pull dynamic of intense love bombing followed by sudden cruelty. This isn't an accident—it's a design. We walk through the mechanics of the intermittent reinforcement cycle, the strongest form of behavioral conditioning known to psychology and explain the neurological basis of why you can't just walk away. Unpredictable dopamine hits from the rare "good moments" keep your brain chemically hooked, forcing you to hold onto a fantasy version of the abuser rather than the reality of who they are.Doubting your own memory and constantly questioning your reality.Justifying their toxic behavior to your friends, family, and yourself.Constant apologizing for things you didn't even do just to keep the peace.Total paralysis in decision-making because you no longer trust your own judgment.This intense mental friction traps you in a loop that literally makes you feel like you are going crazy. If you are ready to pull back the curtain on this emotional manipulation, stop the self-doubt, and reclaim your mental health, this deep dive is for you. Remember: naming it is your first step toward breaking it.Common Signs You Are Experiencing Cognitive Dissonance:Book a Coaching Session: [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.me/mentalhealness⁠⁠⁠⁠]

Happy Father's Day to all the men who show up to provide for their families, I hope you remember to enjoy spending time with your children this weekend as you have earned it. Don't let others rob you of YOUR time, they will still be there on Monday, but your children will continue to grow older every day whether you participate in their lives or not. Remember to show them you care by spending your time in ways YOU choose that create happiness. Be the example of balance you want them to experience now, as well as learn how to treat their off-time and their own children when those days come.That means you have to start recognizing the excuses you allow to make up your day, and on a deeper level, your character. Each day, you wake up with the freewill to choose every action you make, or disregard. Stop making excuses and start focusing on executing. If you want something to happen, make a plan you can follow that will make it achievable. The plan isn't meant to be the only way to obtain your success, but to serve as a reminder of the goal and possible checkpoints if you find yourself straying from your motivation and commitment before completion.Don't say you are going to do things you know you have no intention of ever doing, that only makes your word that much weaker and unreliable. Justifying your excuses won't get you any closer to actually accomplishing your goals, it only wastes your precious time. Allowing others to overpower your values in order to fit in is ingenuine to who you are and will wear you down to someone unrecognizable. YOU have to be the one to stand your ground when it comes to your beliefs. If they truly love you, they will accept you even if they do not agree with your values. If they choose not to support your decisions, then maybe it is best to do it without them involved. Commitments are hard enough without justification of all the ways you can cheat yourself. Remove those obstacles now if you really care about seeing the mission accomplished. QUIT CHEATING ON YOU. Separate yourself from the people who don't share your values of success and enthusiasm for betterment as a human being. Discover those excuses you keep making, face them head-on so that you can eradicate those shady justifications, and move on intentionally towards the goals you desire most.

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This week, we're reconnecting after two weeks apart to recap Jack's trip to Cape Cod where he spent it searching for the next viral tchotchke that we unknowingly already have here at 2BD HQ. We also discuss a few unfortunate happenings in my life, embracing my W.T. ways when it comes to the racetrack, how Dave Portnoy may or may not have big time'd Jack. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:15) Woodpecker 101 with Jack & Taylor (3:37) Jack's need for NeeDoh (8:00) Mouse problems (13:28) Peaks and Pits presented by Hoffman Car Wash (21:15) Justifying your kid's behavior by saying "He never acts like this..." (38:05) Accepting my Saratoga track traditions (55:00) Roast or Toast (1:07:50) Today's episode is brought to you by Mohawk Chevrolet located in Ballston Spa on Route 67, with a variety of brand new Chevrolet models as well as pre-owned vehicles on the lot for you to browse when you're in the market for a new ride. From expert customer service to entertaining social media content, there's plenty to love at Mohawk Chevrolet so follow along with them on social media or visit them online or in person.

The shouting starts, voices overlapping, and I freeze. I stay quiet hoping not to be noticed. Now, I'm having to unlearn that… A thousand tiny steps, right? It's easier to not say anything, to justify the abuse, to defend those that have hurt me, but repeating traumatic situations because it's familiar in my life can't continue forever. This is how I'm taking small steps towards healing.  Key Takeaways:    [0:00] Giving $13,000 in scholarships  [2:25] Cleaning out dance clothes  [3:41] People want to be seen and heard  [5:33] In conflict, I freeze up and become quiet [7:58] Why do I defend those who have hurt me by hiding? [10:28] Repeating the trauma that happened in my childhood  [15:07] Justifying the abuse to make it less painful  [16:14] Not standing up for myself when losing my job [17:47] Not speaking up enough in the ER with Molly and taking settlement money  [20:01] What trauma bonding actually is and my experience with it  [24:06] I'm not perfect, but I've never hurt someone on purpose  [26:21] Being told I was complacent in my sexual abuse  [29:29] Starting a HYROX training program  Resources:   Barb Fit  Connect with Barb:   Leave me a message   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation  

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – The Mangioni case exposes a troubling cultural shift as some people excuse murder through anger at powerful industries. Public frustration with insurance companies is real, but violence destroys justice, weakens the rule of law, and erases human dignity. Reform must come through accountability, lawful action, and moral restraint, not vengeance...

Today's guest is Laura J. Werner, DC, RN, BA, BSN, MSN, CDIP, CCS, system director, CDI, at Community Health System in Fresno, California. Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive. Have questions about today's show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at info@acdis.org. Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form!  CEU info: Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication. To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/justifying-additional-staff) Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization's spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form. The cut-off for today's episode CEU is May 27 at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. Note: the normal deadline has been extended due to the Memorial Day holiday. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week's episode. Today's sponsor: Today's show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, happening August 4–6, 2026. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/43o1wlv) ACDIS update: Read the draft ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice and submit your comments using the link on that page by June 12! (https://bit.ly/4en4de4) Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by May 31! (https://bit.ly/4uhBUSP) Read all the information and submit your speaker application for the 2027 ACDIS conference, ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI, or Physician Advisor Forum by August 3! (https://bit.ly/4cTyiiU)

"I've been making excuses for people my entire career. And I didn't even know it." I was sitting with a client this morning and I had this moment, this awareness, that I just had to share with you. I've spent 30-something years in this work. Justifying. Excusing. Rationalizing. I even had a name for it. I called it "innocent ignorance." Like the people I was trying to help just didn't know better. And if they knew, they'd do better. So I kept explaining. Kept carrying it. Kept trying to get them there. And then I looked at the word "ignorant." The moment I saw that, something in me just released. If you are a coach, healer, bodyworker, or anyone in the helping arts, this episode is going to hit close to home. Tune in and let me know what comes up for you. Join the free community: https://www.skool.com/massage-spa-pro

Upgrading your ecommerce platform can be daunting, especially with the risk of disrupting sales. Experts James Gurd and Paul Rogers share strategies to modernise confidently without adversely impacting revenue.The podcast is based on a combined 40 years' replatforming experience. Discussion points include:Managing Technical DebtTechnical debt, like inefficient code and clunky integrations, can hinder platform upgrades. Addressing this debt is crucial for a smooth transition. We discuss conducting thorough audits, prioritising cleaning up bloated themes and implementing continuous code reviews to prevent new debt.Handling SEO risksSEO traffic drops are a major concern during platform changes but there's a clear process to follow to minimise risk: for example, benchmark current rankings, plan URL changes carefully and use 301 redirects. Post-migration, monitor organic traffic and keyword rankings closely to recover quickly.Building a business case for changeDespite economic pressures, replatforming can be justified through cost savings, efficiency gains and potential revenue uplift. Calculate reduced support costs, forecast growth conservatively and highlight support cost reductions to build a strong business case.Using prototyping to validate planned changesRapid prototyping allows you to test and refine concepts on your existing stack before full implementation, reducing costly rework. Focus on high-impact areas like checkout and navigation, and use low-code platforms to simulate user journeys.Modernising your ecommerce platform doesn't have to mean risking revenue. By addressing technical debt, safeguarding SEO, building solid business cases and using rapid prototyping, you can stay competitive without disrupting sales. Incremental improvements guided by expert advice are the safest route to a resilient, revenue-driving platform.Chapters:[00:30] - Introduction: Modernisation challenges and risk mitigation[02:00] - Approaches to reducing technical debt: legacy code, documentation and third-party integrations[05:00] - Common issues with front-end themes and how bloated themes impact performance[08:10] - Replatforming considerations: scope, costs and agency support[11:00] - Ensuring performance and accessibility standards in theme builds[13:00] - Practical steps for enhancing front-end performance without replatforming[17:40] - Justifying replatform ROI amid economic pressures[22:50] - Cost-effective opportunities in migration projects: feature scope and trade-offs[28:15] - Solution MVPs and phased launches for risk management[32:50] - Using existing site data for testing and benchmarking pre-launch changes[34:55] - Strategies to avoid SEO traffic drops during migration[40:20] - Increasing team agility through prototype-driven development and low-code solutions

In this episode of Next Level University, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros challenge the mindset that turns “good enough” into an excuse for low standards. Average effort can sound strategic when it is really feedback avoidance, weak tracking, and comfort dressed up as self-awareness.They break down why discipline, accountability, and honest measurement matter in fitness, finances, habits, and long-term growth. This episode is not about perfection. It is about noticing where your standards have slipped and refusing to build an identity around excuses. Press play before “good enough” starts making decisions for you._______________________Book Alan's Business Breakthrough Session. Your first 30-minute coaching call is FREE. Learn how to prioritize success and let your quality of life become the byproduct. - https://calendly.com/alanlazaros/30-minute-breakthrough-sessionJoin the "Next Level Fitness Accountability Group" – Reach out to Kevin or Alan on Instagram:Kevin: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Alan: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88/_______________________NLU is not just a podcast; it's a gateway to a wealth of resources designed to help you achieve your goals and dreams. From our Next Level Dreamliner to our Group Coaching, we offer a variety of tools and communities to support your personal development journey.For more information, check out our website and socials using the links below.

DRCoinbase cuts headcount by 14% citing AI acceleration. The shares are gainingCoinbase cuts headcount by 14% citing AI acceleration WHO DO YOU BLAME?Cofounder/CEO/Chair Brian Armstrong: 49.6% voting power MMIn 2020, amidst global protests for racial justice, Armstrong issued a blog post that effectively banned employees from discussing social issues or activism at work: "We don't advocate for any particular causes or candidates internally that are unrelated to our mission, because it is a distraction from our mission... we won't engage in broader societal issues."Brian is a proponent of "Freedom Cities"—privatized zones built on federal land that would be exempt from the laws that govern the rest of the countryMeta Platforms director Marc Andreessen:Impeding the development of AI in any way, he argues, “is a form of murder."Our enemies are 'social responsibility', 'stakeholder capitalism', 'Precautionary Principle', 'sustainable development goals', 'social justice', and 'environmental, social, and governance (ESG)'... These are all ideas that would lead to a stagnant, decadent, and ultimately dead society."The dual class share structure:The holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to twenty votes per share, and holders of our Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share.Jeffrey Billings, the independent trustee for certain trusts established by Brian Armstrong (representing 18.9% voting power)Co-founder/director Frederick “Fred” Ernest Ehrsam III (10.6% voting power)co-founder and general partner of the crypto-focused venture capital firm Paradigmco-founder and CEO of Nudge, a neurotechnology startup developing non-invasive brain–computer interfacesDuke UniversityWhile Fred is often seen as the quiet intellectual counterpart to Marc Andreessen, his philosophy is arguably even more dystopian to critics because it moves beyond just software—aiming to program human governance and the human brain itself.Fred is the Quiet Architect of a future where human systems are replaced by cold code.Fred is a major backer of the Prometheus Summit, a secretive gathering of tech elites focused on "longevity" and "assisted reproductive technologies."In 2026, Fred was appointed to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) by President Donald TrumpThe 2 women on the board, seems very DEI-ishThe shares are gaining WHO DO YOU BLAME?InvestorsUp 15$ in 2 days: $655M for brianDiary of a CEO founder says he hired someone with ‘zero' work experience because she ‘thanked the security guard by name' before the interview WHO DO YOU BLAME?The so-called “meritocracy” MM“I hired someone who's CV was two lines. Their experience was zero”Elon Musk's SpaceX Could Be Fast-Tracked Into S&P 500 After IPO Under Proposed Rule Changes AND Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter purchase and agrees to pay $1.5m fineA trust in Musk's name will pay a $1.5m civil penalty, without admitting wrongdoing. Musk won't have to give up any money he allegedly saved from the delay. In its January 2025 lawsuit, the SEC said Musk's 11-day delay in revealing his initial 5% Twitter stake in late March and early April 2022 let him buy more than $500min shares at artificially low prices, before he finally revealed a 9.2% stake. WHO DO YOU BLAME?The SEC CommissionersJan 2025Chair Gary Gensler (D) Commissioner Hester Peirce (R)Commissioner Mark Uyeda (R)Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw (D)Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga (D)Today MMChair Paul Atkins (R)Commissioner Hester Peirce (R)Commissioner Mark Uyeda (R)VacantVacantSpecifically Paul AtkinsDuring his first stint as an SEC Commissioner (George W. Bush), Paul was famous for his dissent against large corporate penaltiesHe argued that fining a company for the "sins" of its executives just hurts the innocent shareholders a second timeRecently in the same Administration with Musk (DOGE)Generally believes the SEC overregulates; Musk has referred to the SEC as “bastards”Commissioner Hester PeirceThe perennial dissenter (pre-Trump 2.0): Whenever the SEC would sue a crypto firm or fine a high-profile CEO, Peirce would release a blistering public letter explaining why the SEC was wrong, overreaching, and "paternalistic."Hester is the primary author of the Token Safe Harbor proposal, which essentially argues that tech companies should be allowed to operate for three years without any SEC oversight to "find their footing."Hester has long argued that the SEC's disclosure requirements are "bloated" and "immaterial." In her view, Musk's failure to file a 13D form for his Twitter stake wasn't a crime—it was a failure to comply with a "clunky, outdated bureaucracy.""In our purportedly enlightened era, we pin scarlet letters on allegedly offending corporations without bothering much about facts and circumstances... After all, naming and shaming corporate villains is fun, trendy, and profitable."The S&P 500, managed by S&P Global Dow Jones Indices, on Thursday, announced it was beginning consultation on rule changes that could potentially help Elon Musk-led SpaceX gain an expedited entry into the index. The rule changes include letting IPOs enter the index six months after their debut on an eligible index instead of a 12-month period, according to current rules.The index also proposed eliminating a minimum Investable Weight Factor (IWF) of 0.10 for megacap companies. The IWF is a methodology used to calculate the number of shares of a company available to trade on the market.Notably, the proposed rule changes also eliminate profitability requirements for megacap companies. Current rules require a company to be profitable on a GAAP basis for 12 months to be considered for the index, but that rule could be eliminated.S&P DJI only accepts feedback during the announced consultation open period, which is generally one calendar month following the consultation announcement. The Index Committee considers the complexity of the change and the desirable implementation timing in determining the open window for the consultation, which is generally aligned, if possible, with the index rebalancing schedule. WHO DO YOU BLAME?S&P Global CEO Martina L. Cheung (31% no on pay last year) DEI? That's all I haveS&P Global Chair Ian Livingston (Lord Livingston of Parkhead)Lord Livingston is also involved in a number of charities particularly in the fields of education, equality and social careLords are weird? That's all I haveThe Index CommitteeThe S&P 500 Index Committee is one of the most powerful and secretive groups in global finance. To prevent insider trading and front-running (where traders buy a stock because they know it's about to be added to the index), S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) keeps the names of the individual committee members confidential.“To mitigate even the appearance of a conflict of interest... all Index Committee meetings are confidential. Membership of the Index Committee is not disclosed, and voting members consist of senior S&P DJI staff who have no commercial responsibilities”The Committee Members: Usually consists of about five to nine full-time employees of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Veto Power: Unlike other indices that use a rigid formula, this committee has discretionary authority. They can choose to ignore certain rules (like profitability) if they believe a company is representative of the U.S. economy.Who is probably partly on the Committee:Catherine Clay (CEO, S&P Dow Jones Indices): As the top executive, she oversees all index divisions. She joined in late 2025 with a mandate to modernize the indices for the digital and private-to-public era.Fiona Boal (Global Head of Equities): She oversees the entire equity index suite. Any proposal to change the "seasoning" or profitability rules for the S&P 500 goes through her office.Michael Orzano (Head of Exchange Products): He is the primary strategist for how major listings (like a $1.75T SpaceX IPO) integrate with the exchange-traded product (ETF) ecosystem.He was the lead strategist during the 2020 Tesla Inclusion, which was the most chaotic event in S&P historyHamish Preston (Head of U.S. Equities): He is the primary spokesperson for S&P 500 methodology. If the "SpaceX Rule" is adopted in June 2026, he will be the one explaining the technical justification to the media.Louis Bellucci (Head of Index Committee Management): As of 2026, he is the specific individual tasked with managing the various index committees and ensuring they follow the updated governance protocolsThe general concept of greed MMMM'Tone Deaf' Starbucks CEO Slammed for Justifying $10 Coffee as 'Affordable Premium Experience' - Niccol is so close to the human experience, he thought it was obviously “affordable” premium to pay $10 for a single cup of coffee. WHO DO YOU BLAME?Mike Sievert, Jorgen Knudstorp, Neal Mohan, and Brian NiccolAccording to Free Float knowledge database, the only four directors with base knowledge of marketing in their backgrounds - all direct from their education and bios46% of SBUX influenceRichard Allison, Neal Mohan, Andy Campion, Beth Ford, Mike SievertMembers of the pay committee that graciously granted Niccol $96m such that a $10 coffee is an “affordable premium experience” for Niccol aloneMeanwhile, CEO Pay Surges 11% While Workers' Wages Stagnate at 0.5% in 2025: Report.In the last 5 years, EVERY director at SBUX was tagged as a “bottom payer” for employees using bottom quartile employee median pay relative to peers as a flagAt the same time, SBUX tagged as mildly atypical overpay relative to other paying directors, and the board average 5 year CEO Pay ratio ranking in the BOTTOM QUINTILE - not only do they love paying their employees as little as possible, the couple it with massive pay packages for CEOs everywhere they goBeth Ford, Daniel Servitje, and Neal MohanAccording to Free Float deference numbers, which use how directors get paid, the prestige of the directorship, the overlaps/reliance on the CEO, and social ties to management, these three are the only ones on the board tagged as “Deferential”For instance, Mohan has directorships at Chrome Holding and Starbucks… which one is a bigger deal?These are directors with the most to lose by dissenting - and risking getting replaced - at this board in particularMike Sievert, Daniel Servitje, Marissa Mayer, Neal Mohan, Brian NiccolEstimates of each of their net worth is in excess of $100m, with Servitje part of the nepo Grupo Bimbo money (he's worth >$3bn)Mayer is the rare female fail up, with early Google and Yahoo money >$600mMohan got a $100m stock retention bonus in 2013 alone and is the CEO of YouTube, the ultimate in artist exploitation machineNeal Mohan, who is on every one of these lists DRBrian Niccol, for generating a record quarter, avoiding negotiating with the union, and calling $10 for roasted beans “affordable premium”Activists Protest Jeff Bezos at 2026 Met Gala with Symbolic 'Urine' Bottles - no one like Uncle Jeffe and his wife anymore!!! WHO DO YOU BLAME?Zohran MamdaniHe skipped the Met Gala??? This was his one chance to show he actually DOES love Ken Griffin!WorkersIf they just accepted that they will all be fired by AI robots and take what their tech billionaire overlords bequeath them generously, they wouldn't have to do this: While billionaires get ready for the Met Gala, their workers walk a different kind of runwayA protest fashion show by workers of Amazon, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Uber, organized by the SEIU and Amazon Labor UnionLauren Sanchez DRProfiled in the NYT saying the uber-rich should “stop apologizing” and “start enjoying themselves” - isn't always the wife's fault?Amazon's board of sycophantsLabelled as “Structurally Deferential” in Free Float data, 5 of the 12 directors have been with Bezos for over a decadeThe rest are almost entirely connected to the directors who have been there for more than a decade7 of the 12 directors tagged as bottom payers, 6 of them at just AmazonEVERY DIRECTOR has been flagged more than once for Human Rights violations across all boards they're on - literally they have overseen constant strings of human rights violationsUncle Jeffe - who still thinks you can buy things and make people like youGameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports - the offer is for $56bn and would allow a failing brick and mortar video game company to buy a semi-failing 2000s internet auction company - WHO DO YOU BLAME?TD Bank directors Ana Arsov, Cheri Brant, Elio Luongo, Keith Martell, Frank Pearn, Paul Wirth - the TD risk committeeTD offered a “I guess so?” letter for financing coming in around $20bn in debt. That amount of debt would make these directors - who are only active on the GameStop board - among the most indebted in our databaseThe risk committee is: accountant, compliance officer, ex-bank CEO, accountant, lawyer, someone from Moody'sRoaring Kitty Keith GillIsn't this obviously all his fault?Last count, he has as many as 9m shares in GME in 2024…CEO Ryan CohenWhose deep experience selling pet food and video games has set him up to have just the ego to think he can run anything anywhereWho cares

Live from the Chase Center in San Francisco, Peter gathers four leading venture investors to discuss the shifting landscape of private markets. This special episode features Salil Deshpande (Uncorrelated Ventures), Amit Patel (Owl Ventures), Vignesh Ravikumar (Sierra Ventures), and Corey Goodman, PhD (venBio Partners).The episode covers why gross margins have become the most critical metric for AI model companies and how the rise of secondary markets is challenging the traditional ten-year fund structure. They explore the new "efficiency benchmarks" for startups, where founders are expected to reach milestones faster with significantly less capital and headcount.We also dig into the reality of AI in biotech, the "Nvidia problem" regarding value capture, and why massive fund sizes often lead to a regression to the mean. Plus, the guests share the data points they wish they had, from true product retention to the complex inner workings of human biology.Subscribe to Carta's weekly Data Minute newsletter: https://carta.com/subscribe/data-newsletter-sign-up/Explore interactive startup and VC data, with Carta's Data Desk: https://carta.com/data-desk/Chapters:00:30 – Salil Deshpande: AI gross margins and value creation01:29 – Why the rate of AI improvement is still increasing02:02 – Secondary markets and the end of the 10+2 model03:28 – How massive fund sizes impact price discipline04:40 – Amit A. Patel: The shift in efficiency benchmarks06:17 – Personalized learning and AI's impact on education08:00 – Justifying longer exit timelines with larger outcomes09:47 – Matching capital deployment to fund strategy11:42 – Vignesh Ravikumar: Building in the hyperscale era13:00 – Capturing value outside of the model layer13:41 – Fund size as a driver of conviction and ownership14:50 – The unknown data on AI product retention15:13 – Corey Goodman, PhD: Turning science into medicine16:11 – Why AI is overhyped in the world of biology17:50 – Why the 10-year model still works for biotech19:27 – Why mega funds regress to the mean in life sciencesThis presentation contains general information only and eShares, Inc. dba Carta, Inc. (“Carta”) is not, by means of this publication, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services, and is for informational purposes only.  This presentation is not a substitute for such professional advice or services nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your business or interests. © 2026 eShares, Inc., dba Carta, Inc. All rights reserved.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – As Democrats and media mainstream acceptance of political violence, they are also normalizing shoplifting and other society-destabilizing activitiesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast All the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

TEHILLIM 142–145Teacher: Kerry BattleWHAT WE COVERThis message is not comfort.It is exposure.Tehillim 142–145 reveals what a man does when he is alone, what he trusts under pressure, and whether he is truly submitted to Yahuah's rule.This is not about outward expression.It is about internal condition, authority, and alignment.Isolation Reveals DependenceTehillim 142When no one is present, performance is removed.What you do in isolationreveals what you actually depend on.Refuge Defines TrustTehillim 142:5Refuge is not what you say.It is where you go when pressure rises.Your first response under pressurereveals your true trust.Humility Removes Self-DefenseTehillim 143You are not unaware.You know, but you refuse to admit.Justifying yourself is rejecting Yahuah's judgment.Correction Establishes AuthorityTehillim 143:10You cannot be led if you will not be corrected.Seeking direction without disciplineis resistance, not submission.Kingdom Demands SubmissionTehillim 145Confessing His kingdom is not enough.If you enforce your own authority,you are not under His rule.Praise Reveals ValueTehillim 145:3What you magnifyreveals what you value.Speech is not empty.It exposes what fills the heart.Generational Declaration Preserves CovenantTehillim 145:4Truth does not continue automatically.What is not declaredwill not remain.Silence breaks transmission.WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERSThis message removes the illusion of neutrality.You are not partially aligned.You are either submittedor you are enforcing your own way.This is not encouragement.This is measurement.SCRIPTURE REFERENCESTehillim (Psalms) 142–145Psalm 34:17Psalm 46:1Psalm 73:26Psalm 96:4Psalm 103:19Psalm 130:3Proverbs 3:11–12Proverbs 13:3Deuteronomy 6:7Deuteronomy 8:5Deuteronomy 32:31Isaiah 64:6Lamentations 3:55–56Joel 1:3Daniel 4:3Exodus 15:18ABOUT AHAVA ~ LOVE ASSEMBLYWe teach the pure Word of Yahuah.No religion.No tradition.No compromise.Teaching is established by Scripture only, line upon line, precept upon precept.SUPPORT THE WORK — GIVE VIA ZELLEZelle QR available at:ahavaloveministry.comZelle only.FINAL WORDIsolation removes the mask.What remains is who you are.FINAL HEART CHECKWhere do you turn when no one is there?What do you trust under pressure?Do you admit or defend yourself?Do you receive correction or resist it?Who is ruling your life?What fills your speech?What are you passing forward?

Douglas Murray, journalist and author of On Democracies and Death Cults, joins School of War to discuss the assassination attempt that we both witnessed in person at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. Was there a lapse in appropriate security? Is political violence being normalized? Can it be contained? Times: 02:44 - White House Correspondents Dinner 04:38 - Shots fired 06:51 - Security at the dinner 09:58 - Bobby Kennedy and Erika Kirk 16:25 - Secret Service valor 17:25 - Israeli security style 19:42 - Trump's ballroom 21:35 - The shooter's manifesto 27:26 - Past American political violence 29:13 - Assassinations can change history 31:09 - Hitler comparison 34:47 - Civic hygiene 36:49 - Justifying violence on NYT podcast 40:22 - Echoes of the Russian Revolution 47:05 - Failure of the education system 54:23 - The melding of the president and media   Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find more at The Free Press.

In this episode of Outlaw God, Dr. Steven Paulson and Caleb Keith discuss the evangelical doctrine of sin, contrasting it with medieval and modern approaches that define sin primarily as individual acts or failures of free will. Using Psalm 51 and David's encounter with the prophet Nathan, they explain how sin is truly revealed and forgiven not by the law or human effort, but through the external promise of the gospel. The conversation highlights Luther's insight that sin is ultimately unbelief, while faith itself is a gift created by God's Word that frees the sinner through mercy rather than merit. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Steven Paulson

Episode 650: Are You Justifying Your Way Out Of The Life You Want?What if the person you've been the gentlest with — and the hardest on — is you?In this raw and relatable episode, Heidi digs into the fascinating inner tug-of-war so many women face: beating ourselves up over every little thing… then expertly justifying the exact habits we wish we could change. From her own honest story about pasta, chai lattes, “healthy” cookies, and hormones, she shows why both voices (the harsh critic and the soft justifier) are trying to protect us — and how they quietly keep us stuck.This conversation ties together Episodes 648 and 649 and lands with the kind of truth that feels like a warm hug and a loving nudge at the same time.If you're tired of the same loop and ready to step into your power, this 10-minute episode is for you.New episodes drop every few days — subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share with the women who need this reminder.

Join Pastor Kirk Hall, as he teaches on Romans 4:13-5:2, titled,- Acknowledgment Of Jesus vs. True Justifying Faith.

4. Roman Exceptionalism and the Complexity of Power Guest Authors: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright (7)The final discussion addresses the *Aeneid* as a document of Roman exceptionalism, justifying Augustus's empire as a divinely ordained destiny. However, McGill and Wright argue the poem transcends mere propaganda by emphasizing the human scale and showing sympathy for Aeneas's adversaries, Dido and Turnus. They interpret Virgil's portrayal of weak or coercive kings as a potential critique of the era's shifting power dynamics. Ultimately, the work reflects the "veneer of Republicanism" Augustus maintained while establishing absolute rule, making the *Aeneid* a complex exploration of political transition and the hazards of individual power. (8)1915 AENEID

How do people justify what others see as transgression? Taking that question to the Persian-Muslim and Latin-Christian worlds over the period 1200 to 1700, Justifying Transgression: Muslims, Christians, and the Law - 1200 to 1700(de Gruyter, 2023) shows that people in both these worlds invested considerable energy in worrying, debating, and writing about proscribed practices. It compares how people in the two worlds came to terms with the proscriptions of sodomy, idolatry, and usury. When historians speak of the gap between premodern practice and the legal theory of the time, they tend to ignore the myriad of justifications that filled this gap. Moreover, a focus on justification evens out many of the contrasts that have been alleged to exist between the two worlds, or the Muslim and Christian worlds more generally. The similarities outweigh the differences in the ways people came to terms with the various rules of divine law. The level of flexibility of the theologians and jurists in charge of divine law varied more over time and by topic than between the two worlds. Both worlds also saw the development of ever more sophisticated justifications. Amid the increasing complexity of justifications, a particular kind of reasoning emerged: that good outcomes are more important than upholding rules for their own sake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How do people justify what others see as transgression? Taking that question to the Persian-Muslim and Latin-Christian worlds over the period 1200 to 1700, Justifying Transgression: Muslims, Christians, and the Law - 1200 to 1700(de Gruyter, 2023) shows that people in both these worlds invested considerable energy in worrying, debating, and writing about proscribed practices. It compares how people in the two worlds came to terms with the proscriptions of sodomy, idolatry, and usury. When historians speak of the gap between premodern practice and the legal theory of the time, they tend to ignore the myriad of justifications that filled this gap. Moreover, a focus on justification evens out many of the contrasts that have been alleged to exist between the two worlds, or the Muslim and Christian worlds more generally. The similarities outweigh the differences in the ways people came to terms with the various rules of divine law. The level of flexibility of the theologians and jurists in charge of divine law varied more over time and by topic than between the two worlds. Both worlds also saw the development of ever more sophisticated justifications. Amid the increasing complexity of justifications, a particular kind of reasoning emerged: that good outcomes are more important than upholding rules for their own sake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Episode 127In This Episode We DiscussHow to incorporate science of learning strategies into your literacy blockUsing retrieval practice in reading lessonsWhy spaced practice improves student learningTurning learning objectives into student thinking opportunitiesSupporting metacognition during literacy instructionApplying research-based strategies without overwhelming your schedulePractical Strategies Mentioned• Brain dump retrieval activity • Student self-rating for understanding • Justifying multiple-choice responses • Interleaved exit tickets • Think-aloud modelingThese are all strategies grounded in cognitive science and learning research that help strengthen student learning over time.Self-Leadership ReflectionAs you listen, consider this question:How can I begin implementing science of learning strategies even if no one else on my team is doing it yet?Instructional leadership often starts with teachers who are willing to try research-based practices first.Resources MentionedSmart Teaching, Stronger Learning  (affiliate link)Previous Episode Referenced: Episode 102 Teaching for Transfer: What is modeling and why does it matter in your literacy classroom?Work With EvaIf you're ready to strengthen your instruction and implement research-based literacy strategies with support, you can learn more about coaching and campus support in the link below.Grab my free guide for keeping your mini lesson mini Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development

How do people justify what others see as transgression? Taking that question to the Persian-Muslim and Latin-Christian worlds over the period 1200 to 1700, Justifying Transgression: Muslims, Christians, and the Law - 1200 to 1700(de Gruyter, 2023) shows that people in both these worlds invested considerable energy in worrying, debating, and writing about proscribed practices. It compares how people in the two worlds came to terms with the proscriptions of sodomy, idolatry, and usury. When historians speak of the gap between premodern practice and the legal theory of the time, they tend to ignore the myriad of justifications that filled this gap. Moreover, a focus on justification evens out many of the contrasts that have been alleged to exist between the two worlds, or the Muslim and Christian worlds more generally. The similarities outweigh the differences in the ways people came to terms with the various rules of divine law. The level of flexibility of the theologians and jurists in charge of divine law varied more over time and by topic than between the two worlds. Both worlds also saw the development of ever more sophisticated justifications. Amid the increasing complexity of justifications, a particular kind of reasoning emerged: that good outcomes are more important than upholding rules for their own sake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.globaldispatches.orgOne of the fundamental precepts of the United Nations Charter is that waging war against another UN member state is simply not permitted. It's illegal. There are, however, some narrow exceptions — and here the United States is playing a game of legal legerdemain. In the first segment of our show, we break down the formal legal justification the Trump administration invoked at the United Nations to defend its bombing campaign against Iran. Does it hold up? And more importantly, how do other countries view this retroactive justification for America and Israel's war of choice? We also discuss a potential UN diplomatic intervention in the Strait of Hormuz that is gaining some traction, modeled on one of the UN's successes during the Russia-Ukraine war.After the fold, and for paying subscribers, we examine why the United States is standing virtually alone at the Commission on the Status of Women, casting lone “no” votes on a host of measures intended to promote gender equality. Finally, we discuss the newest entrant in the race to replace António Guterres as secretary-general, Virginia Gamba, and how her nomination may shake up the race.https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff

Topics:  M. Flo Again, Face To Face w/God Question, Salty Humans, Justifying, Jude 22, Does My Life Really Matter, Cave on the Moon, Feeling Messed Up, Kids/Accordion, Hypocrites BONUS CONTENT: Snacks & Good Company   Quotes: "The things you do forever people matters." "God wants to interact with you." "People that are desperate for God find him." "God's gonna set it all right again."

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You To Be Rich talks to John and Victoria in a follow-up episode. This couple, in their thirties with three children and a home in suburban New York, is facing severe financial challenges with 97% fixed costs and over $100K in non-mortgage debt. In their last session, Ramit highlighted the urgency of their situation, presenting them with two stark choices: sell their house and clear debt, or double down on income and aggressive cuts. They chose to keep their house, which required Victoria to return to work, both of them to significantly increase their earnings, and drastically cut spending. Ramit challenged them to implement these changes within two months. This episode reveals how John and Victoria fared in those crucial eight weeks. Did they truly embrace change, or did old habits resurface? In this episode we uncover: • Their initial feelings after the first money coaching session • The surprising reason for Victoria's job loss • How they managed to cut $500 from their grocery bill • Why John thinks dry cleaning is a necessity • Ramit's radical advice on debt repayment versus savings • The true meaning of "rich life" for John and Victoria • How their childhood money beliefs impact their present • The hidden challenge of Victoria's student loans • Their struggle with an external vs. internal locus of control • The danger of a financial plan that requires 100% perfection Chapters: (00:00:00) The desperation that led to an application to Ramit (00:03:00) How a hotel bill leads to a missed mortgage payment (00:05:25) The once-a-year money conversation (00:10:47) The devastating results of Victoria's annual money spreadsheet (00:19:18) Justifying thousands in Amazon purchases with high debt (00:28:15) Understanding their $600K net worth and zero liquidity (00:35:10) The crushing reality of 97% fixed costs (01:10:46) Victoria's inherited money trauma fuels her avoidance (01:19:40) The importance of taking decisive action (01:21:05) The couple's future plans This episode is brought to you by: Facet | As of the date of this recording, Facet is waiving the enrollment fee for new annual members, and for my audience, Facet is offering $300 into your brokerage account if you invest and maintain $5,000 within your first 90 days. Head to facet.com/ramit to learn more about which membership option is best for you. Offer expires March 31, 2026. #FacetAd MasterClass | For unlimited access to every class and an additional 15% off any annual membership, go to https://masterclass.com/ramit Fabric by Gerber Life | Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at https://meetfabric.com/ramit Netsuite | Get the free guide “Demystifying AI” at https://netsuite.com/ramit Connect with Ramit • Get my new book, Money For Couples • Get Money Coaching with Ramit  • Download the Conscious Spending Plan • Listen to my book—now on Audible • Get my New York Times best-selling book • Get my no-numbers journal • Other episodes • Instagram • Twitter • YouTube If you or your partner get stressed spending $150 on dinner, or are covering up spending, I'd like to help. Apply to be coached for free on this podcast at iwt.com/apply

This surprise solo episode came straight from the heart. After a conversation in my monthly group about how hard it can feel to justify spending money on yourself, especially as a woman, especially as a caretaker, I had to press record.We're talking about chronic stress, identity expansion, and why a retreat is not indulgent, it's medicine. I share the science behind rest, neuroplasticity, and how changing your environment can literally change your brain. If you've been stuck in survival mode, shrinking your joy, and putting yourself last, consider this your permission slip. Investing in yourself is not selfish. It's how you expand your capacity to hold your life.Highlights:(02:10) Why women are neurologically wired to deprioritize themselves (04:00) Chronic stress and how it shrinks your capacity for joy (06:15) Novel environments, neuroplasticity, and breakthrough moments (08:45) The bold decision that changed my life forever (10:30) Rest as preventative medicine, not a luxury (13:20) Burnout, identity shifts, and expanding your capacityQualia Mind - click hereCoupon Code: SHOCKANDYALL (15% off any purchase)Visit Nicole's on demand fitness platform for live weekly classes and a recorded library of yoga, strength training, guided audio meditations and mobility (Kinstretch) classes, as well: https://www.sweatandstillness.comGrab Nicole's bestselling children's book and enter your email for A FREE GIFT: https://www.yolkedbook.comFind Nicole on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolesciacca/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenicolesciaccaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolesciaccayoga/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1X8PPWCQa2werd4unex1eAPractice yoga with Nicole in person in Santa Monica, CA at Aviator Nation Ride. Get the App to book in: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aviator-nation-ride/id1610561929Book a discovery call or virtual assessment with Nicole here: https://www.calendly.com/nicolesciaccaThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate Modality Showdown. (2:16) Little boys are doing little boys' things. (23:08) BIG coloring book guys. (25:31) Happy Drops: "Gets rid of the moodies." (28:51) Building a child's relationship with saving, spending, and investing money. (31:14) Justifying giving kids' money for daily jobs/tooth fairy. (34:54) Reminiscing on early jobs as kids/young adults. (36:41) Manuka honey is better for colds than your standard honey. (49:04) When you look as strong as you are. (51:34) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Jesse from Alberta: Need advice on how to scale back. (58:20) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Matthew from NE: What program would you recommend for an inexperienced lifter of my age who wants to get healthier and stronger? (1:10:57) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Brian from MN: What lifts/program adjustments would you recommend for someone with bicep tendonitis and pain in their AC joint? (1:19:23) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Abigail from SC: Needing advice on aligning my nutrition/training when healing from SIBO and mold toxins. (1:27:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Manukora for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! ** MAPS Great 8 Launch (Feb. 15-28th) (Retail $127, Code: LAUNCH for 50% off!) ** Launch bonuses include: MAPS GREAT 8 Nutrition Guide + 5 Days of Free Coaching with Top Trainer Cole (Only available to those who sign up by the 22nd. Coaching starts on the 23rd.) Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1782: When Machines Are Better Than Free Weights Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2708: The Right Cardio for You (Listener Coaching) Fig and Eagle Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. Visit: DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump #2337: Is Hidden Household Mold Making You Sick? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Bumstead (@cbum) Instagram Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram smaev official (@smaevofficial) Instagram Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram  

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: SCOTUS AND TRUMP'S TARIFF AUTHORITY Guest: Richard EpsteinEpstein analyzes Supreme Court implications for Trump's tariff policies, examining both the emergency powers claims justifying trade barriers and threats against European allies who resist Greenland demands. Discussion covers constitutional limits on executive authority, legal challenges to protectionist measures, and whether courts will constrain presidential overreach on trade.1929 HOOVER INAUGURAL

‘What ghouls are justifying this?': Joe outraged by claims shooting victim was a domestic terrorist To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.