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Navigating short-term rental regulations in Summit County just got a whole lot easier. In this episode, Candice De unveils a brand-new interactive map tool — built with the help of AI — that consolidates STR licensing information from all seven jurisdictions and unincorporated Summit County into one searchable, parcel-level map.Candice walks through each basin and municipality — Silverthorne, Dillon, Keystone, Frisco, Copper Mountain, Blue River, and Breckenridge — breaking down where licenses are available, where waitlists exist, and where STRs are restricted altogether. She also shares a critical update on Blue River's 2026 license freeze and explains why understanding STR eligibility matters even if you never plan to rent your property.Find the map at amynakos.com/short-term-rentals.Note: This map covers jurisdictional rules and does not include HOA overlays.

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In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking case of 7-year-old Maria Elizabeth Ridulph of Sycamore, Illinois. On a cold December night in 1957, Maria vanished while playing outside near her family home, sparking one of the largest missing child investigations in U.S. history at the time. Decades later, the case would take a shocking turn with an arrest and conviction—only for that conviction to eventually be overturned. Join us as we explore the investigation, the controversy surrounding the case, and the lasting impact Maria's story has had on true crime history.

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast still has a podcast. Get new episodes the moment they're live by subscribing to the email newsletter:WhoJohn Kelly, CEO of Taos Ski Valley, New MexicoRecorded onNovember 13, 2025About Taos Ski ValleyClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Louis Bacon (since December 2013)Located in: Taos Ski Valley, New MexicoYear founded: 1955Pass affiliations:* Ikon Pass – 7 days, no blackouts* Ikon Base Pass – 5 days, holiday blackouts* Ikon Session Pass – 1-4 days, holiday blackouts* Mountain Collective – 2 days, no blackouts* Ski New Mexico True Pass – 2 days, holiday blackoutsBase elevation: 9,350 feetSummit elevation: 12,450 feet lift-served, 12,481 hike-toVertical drop: 3,100 feet lift-served, 3,131 hike-to.Skiable acres: 1,294 (some hike-to)Average annual snowfall: 300 inches claimed on website; calculated 36-year average using data sourced from Taos' 2010 master development plan, Ski New Mexico tallies, and media reports is 233 inches. The 10-year average falls to 166 inches. Here's the year-by-year breakdown:Trail count: 110 (24% beginner, 25% intermediate, 51% expert)Lift count: 13 (1 pulse gondola, 2 high-speed quads, 2 fixed-grip quads, 4 triples, 1 double, 3 carpets)Why I interviewed himLet's start with a superficially troubling number: Taos' long, steady decline in average annual skier visits:That doesn't look so good, especially when laid alongside the long-term increase in national skier visits:Taos not only declined in the context of national skier visits, but also among its peers. In winter 1983-84, Taos drew more skiers (241,000) than Telluride (132,460), Big Sky (136,000), Jackson Hole (177,000), Whitefish (I'm lacking an estimate for that winter, but the ski area then known as “Big Mountain” logged 209,000 skiers in 1980-81 and 170,581 in 1985-86). Taos (dark blue line below), continued to out-duel this group through about the mid-90s before falling off a cliff:So what happened? 1995 Taos, a freeride mecca before freeride was cool, should have been perfectly suited to flourish in a cultural moment when skiers began demanding more interesting terrain than the groomed superhighways that had become the industry's default setting. Sure, Taos was remote and a bit harder to access than, say, Keystone or Park City, but so were Jackson and Whitefish and Big Sky and Telluride. A partial explanation: Taos stopped modernizing. After replacing the Lift 2 double with a fixed-grip quad in 1994, Taos didn't install another new chairlift for 19 years. The first detachable didn't arrive until 2018. The resort banned snowboards until 2008. Meanwhile, Big Sky laced a tram to the summit of Lone Peak in 1995 and started pushing detachable quads up the mountain; the first high-speed quads arrived at Telluride in 1986 and Whitefish in 1989.It's not a perfect narrative – while Jackson Hole rolled out its short Sublette detach in the mid-90s, the mountain didn't install an upper-mountain high-speed chairlift until Casper in 2012. Skier visits went up and up and up all that time, probably due in large part to aggressive improvements at the Jackson Hole airport.Maybe, though, it's as simple as this: banger snow years descended upon Taos – and New Mexico in general – from the late ‘80s through mid-‘90s. It's little surprise that attendance ups-and-downs largely mirror snowfall patterns:But, as the corresponding trendlines show, Taos' skier visits have not declined at the same rate as the mountain's average annual snowfall. And while Jackson's long-term average snowfall has remained relatively constant, attendance has crept steadily upward. Attendance spiked at both mountains when the 2018-19 season brought both plentiful snow and the introduction of the Ikon Pass:Unfortunately, Taos stopped reporting skier visits after the Covid-shortened 2019-20 season, so we have less concrete insight into whether the mountain's recent investments in a reconfigured beginner area and a second detachable on the backside have insulated it from two historically poor snow years. This is why it's nice to have basic visitation data, and why I'm pushing the ski industry to again publicize annual attendance for ski areas occupying public lands (since going live with a chart of 2,406 years of skier visit data for 97 ski areas with 10 or more years of attendance available, I'm up to 2,822 years across 108 ski areas, and I have a total of 3,802 years of data across 184 active U.S. ski areas for which I could find at least one year of attendance).We do know this: Taos doesn't want to return to the world of 300,000-plus skier visits. Somewhere between 250,000 and 275,000 is the “right number for the experience we want Taos to have,” Kelly tells us on the pod. Meaning: fewer skiers spread via a modern lift network is a better business than 364,000 skiers funneling onto double chairs. This flips the busiest-equals-best narrative that made skier-visit counts a 20th-century bragging point. I've heard the same logic articulated by the leaders of Killington, Waterville Valley, and other ski areas that have created a better business even with fewer skiers on their mountains. Jackson Hole, too, halted its relentless upward surge – that 2020-21 dip was deliberate, as the mountain exited Ikon Base and implemented a reservation system.This approach makes sense to me. With U.S. skier visits surging (until this year) and an Ikon or Epic pass in every pocket, no one wants to brag about being busy anymore. Space is the new volume. Social media can still transform one bad liftline into an eternal meme, but at least most skiers on the ground will have a better day most of the time than they probably would have 30 years ago.What doesn't make sense to me is why, in a less-is-more era, ski area operators have suddenly decided that skier visits should be guarded like Fort Knox. If fewer skiers is a good thing and a stated goal, why hide the numbers? The resorts ought to just say “Hey we've deliberately reduced our annual skier count from 300,000 to 250,000 [or whatever] to create a better mountain for you.” Instead, this secrecy around volume just looks cagey - if national skier visit numbers are up, then why should skiers just believe ski areas when they say “trust us, it's better now,” and offer no data to support it? Perception is reality, and today's skiing zeitgeist, as channeled by social media, tells us that American skiers perceive busier mountains today than they did a decade ago.But I'm getting off track. Since Louis Bacon bought Taos in 2013, he's funded an almost-complete renovation of what had become America's most decrepit destination ski resort. I don't think any mountain operating on U.S. Forest Service lands has more completely remade itself in the past decade (rapidly changing Big Sky, Deer Valley, and Powder Mountain operate on private property). Glimmering new but reset to 1970s volume, Taos is beautifully positioned to tap a skiing public that's burned-out on Colorado and Utah crowds but accustomed to modern lifts and snowmaking.What we talked aboutTaos as a family ski mountain; last winter's Chair 7 upgrade and custom terminals; owner Louis Bacon's mission to “improve everything without changing a thing”; why Taos changed from Skytrac to parent company Leitner-Poma for its newer lifts; Taos' great base-area reorganization; the story behind the Free Tacos run; a green run from the top of every lift other than the fierce Kachina triple; Taos' massive evolution since 2015; whether the mountain is committed to long-term independence; the founding Blake family's legacy and presence at Taos today; executing rapid development on Forest Service land; [VIDEO BONUS: Cat photobombing]; running Taos with the context of having worked at also-independent Telluride; becoming a skier growing up in Nashville, Tennessee; Telluride's evolution from semi-affordable to gigantic housing puzzle; employee housing at Taos; the logic behind the proposed base-to-base gondola and navigating local opposition; thoughts on the evolution of lifts 2 and 8; preserving parts of the hike-to ski experience; Taos' evolution after the Kachina Peak lift; lift 7A; the Minnesotas glades from the masterplan; avalanche mitigation; old-school boot-packing; parking lot evolutions; an ideal annual skier visit number and why that number is below historic highs; and getting to Taos.What I got wrong* When we discuss the wood-paneled terminals on Taos' new Lift 7, I ask if they're thematically related to the “wood RFID gates.” This is a reference to an earlier conversation that I cut, about Taos finally installing RFID for the 2025-26 ski season (the gates carry a wood theme). * I said that the trees skier's left of the Pioneer chair were not a named run, but they in fact are, and “Free Tacos” has a pretty awesome story behind it.* I accidentally asked Kelly to, “lay out the housing landscape for Telluride” but meant to say “Taos.” I didn't catch this in real time, but Kelly – who spent several years at Telluride before moving to Taos in 2015 – caught it and course-corrected.Questions I wished I'd askedTaos' 2010 USFS masterplan proposed a 7,045-foot-long, 2,363-vertical-foot detach quad that would have run parallel to Lift 1 to the top of Lift 2:We did, however, discuss the proposed 545-vertical-foot, 991-foot-long Ridge Lift off of Lift 8, and why Taos nixed that machine from its latest MDP:Why you should (or shouldn't) ski TaosTaos, like Jackson Hole or Snowbird or Palisades Tahoe, has a toughguy reputation. The place ripples with hike-to chutes and glades. To calm visitors shocked by the vertical bump run rocketing skyward beneath Chair 1, Taos to erected this base-area sign decades ago:The sign refers to the infamous Al's Run, which typically ripples with moguls, but was closed on my last visit, in March 2025 (Lift 1 was open):Taos certainly has plenty of nasty. The terrain ripping off the Kachina Peak triple is among the steepest inbounds terrain I'm aware of in America. But what shocked me about the place was how approachable it was for my then-8-year-old son, a solid but very intermediate skier. Every chair other than Kachina offers a top-to-bottom green – and some mostly mellow blues – making Taos one of the better family mountains in America.A lot of the solid-black terrain sits above the lifts, and requires a short, easy hike. If you've ever humped up Catherine's at Alta or Spanky's Ladder on Blackcomb, the ascent off of Lift 2 over to Highline Ridge or West Basin Ridge isn't much longer, and it flattens out considerably after the short incline. Unlike East Wall at A-Basin or Highlands Bowl at Aspen Highlands, this is hike-up terrain that's approachable for people who (like me), live at sea level and only like going up the mountain on machines. The runs are steep, and solo missions are discouraged, but the easy-in and proximity to lifts means a strong skier could reasonably expect to tuck a half-dozen hike-up laps into an afternoon. Here I am huffing and puffing right off Chair 2:Dang those trees are steep even right off the jump. Crunch crunch crunch:Go up a bit higher, and things get Lord of The Rings pretty fast:Taos' only real buyer-beware statistic is its insane base elevation of 9,350 feet, which makes everything, especially sleep, a bit more challenging. That altitude is actually a bit lower than the bases at Copper (9,712) or Breck (9,600). I start to have trouble functioning around 8,000 feet, which is the Vail (8,120), Snowmass (8,110), Snowbird (7,760), and Mammoth (7,953) range. So maybe see how you do at one of those burners before leveling up above 9,000 feet. Or at least arrive knowing that Taos will try punching you in the face. Hydrate and lay off the beer bongs for a day or two. You'll be fine.Podcast NotesOn Stadeli liftsWe've got 16 of these guys left across 10 U.S. ski areas, including Lift 7A at Taos:On the character of old chairliftsI wrote last year that U.S. ski lifts' overall design aesthetic has deteriorated with the decline in number of manufacturers and a tacit emphasis on technology over beauty.And I love old Riblets and Halls and Yans, but sentimentalism that locks skiing in a time capsule ultimately stalls long-term growth and invites disaster-by-disintegration. Rather than fight to live in a museum, I've adopted a quest mentality to ride as many of these dinosaurs as I can before they go extinct:On Taos' base-area fliparoundOn Taos' current masterplanHere's the conceptual overview of Taos' 2021 U.S. Forest Service master development plan:The major unrealized part of this is the base-to-base gondola - here's the most recent plan for that lift:On “class A avalanche mountains” with more than 200 slidepathsKelly mentioned that Taos' more than 200 slidepaths earn it the designation of a Class A avalanche mountain. I of course went looking for a list of U.S. ski areas so classified, and of course did not find one. In a rare exercise in self-restraint, however, I also did not create one. A quick Google search suggests that that such a list would include Alta, Kirkwood, and Stevens Pass alongside Taos. I would also assume that Alpine Meadows, Palisades, Mammoth, Snowbird, Big Sky, Silverton, and Crested Butte are among the most avy prone. That is not a complete list or an attempt at one so please don't write that I “forgot about” some particularly avalanche-prone mountain that I'm not trying very hard to remember.On The Storm's first Taos podcastThe Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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A bi-weekly news show informing you on the latest in Bitcoin, privacy and open source tech hosted by Ungovernables, Max and Q. AOBFTF with ZachQ eurotripNew Foundation websiteNEWSU.S. Treasury seizes nearly 1B in Iran-linked crypto, Tether freezes 344M USDT on Tron https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/u-s-treasury-the-united-states-iranThe Mined in America Act would put the Bitcoin network at riskhttps://www.therage.co/mined-in-america-act-bitcoin-at-risk/CVE in Core Lightning: Optech #407 disclosurehttps://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2026/05/29/Introducing Cube: Burak unveils a trustless Bitcoin smart contract L2https://medium.com/cube-bitcoin/introducing-cube-8b3702e470a5Published: May 2026Anonymous plaintiff sues for title to $293 billion in dormant Bitcoinhttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/anonymous-plaintiff-seeks-legal-bitcoinPublished: 2026-05-28The U.S. Constitution inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain via expanded OP_RETURN https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/someone-inscribed-the-constitution-bitcoinPublished: 2026-05-29RELEASESBitcoin Protocol, Core, Knots, SecurityCore Lightning v26.06rc2 — 2026-05-22Release candidate 2 for CLN 26.06. Documentation and gRPC interface refinements on top of rc1's graceful command, sendamount RPC, and BOLT12 payer-proof support. Routing-node operators should test on a non-production node before adopting.Eclair 0.14.0 — 2026-05-21Significant Lightning release from ACINQ. Final versions of channel splicing, simple taproot channels, and zero-fee commitments all ship in this version. This is the Eclair side of the same protocol work showing up in CLN and LDK. If you run an Eclair routing node, this is the upgrade to track.Hardware Signers and Hardware-Wallet AppsColdcard MK5 launch — 2026-05-29New flagship hardware. Larger Gorilla Glass screen, redesigned buttons, improved NFC, dual secure element architecture retained. Already supported in Bitcoin Safe 2.0.0rc0 from earlier this fortnight.Frostsnap 0.3.0 — 2026-05-27Headline change: deterministic firmware build with cryptographic digest verification. So end users can independently verify the firmware binary matches the source. That is the right direction for any hardware signer carrying real money.Keystone 3 v2.4.4 — 2026-05-26Wallet connection removal, Zcash SLIP39 support added, device verification fixes.Trezor Suite v26.5.1 — 2026-05-27 (FTD re-surfacing)Adds ERC-681 QR code support in the send form. Show editorial: only relevant if you use Trezor for Ethereum-side workflows, not a Bitcoin-only change.Ledger Live Desktop 4.5.0 — 2026-05-21Bridge integration refactoring across desktop and mobile.Ledger Live Mobile 4.6.0 — 2026-05-28Async API updates and bridge resolution improvements.Software WalletsSparrow Wallet 2.5.0 — 2026-05-21Headline feature: Silent Payments receiving wallets, including support for airgapped hardware wallet signers. Adds frigate.2140.dev as a Silent Payments capable public Electrum server, auto-selected when required. Plus a BIP32 derivation fallback when retrieving signing nodes for high-index inputs. This is the biggest privacy upgrade of the fortnight in any consumer-facing Bitcoin wallet, and the airgapped-signer support means Coldcard and similar users get it without going hot.Sparrow Frigate 1.5.3 — 2026-05-30Adds a privacy-preserving hourly aggregate of historical scan stats, locally generated server.features response when the backend returns a method-not-found error, improvements to the hosts field in server.features.Bitcoin Seed Tool 2.3.0 — 2026-05-19 (borderline, in grace)Educational interface redesign with violet accent color and integrated learning features.Nunchuk Android 2.5.2 — 2026-05-27"Bug fixes and improvements," nothing detailed publicly.Liana Business v0.1 — 2026-05-20First alpha of Liana's business product line. Environment variable support for signet testing. New product tier from Wizard Sardine for business-focused multisig with timelocked recovery.Peach Bitcoin 0.69.0 (build 350) — 2026-05-19Encrypted backup of custom payout addresses, restoration guidance, camera permission fix, push notification translations.Lightning, L2, ScalingPhoenix 2.8.0 — 2026-05-22UI fixes on Android: scanning inverted QR codes, a button to use the entire available balance when paying Lightning.Phoenixd 0.8.0 — 2026-05-20Upgraded lightning-kmp dependency to 1.12.0.ZEUS 13.0.2 — 2026-05-21Stable release of the RC chain we previewed last fortnight. New default RGS server at rgs.zeusln.com with 15-minute graph updates instead of 3-hour. Improved clipboard, NFC, UI improvements.Arkade arkd v0.9.6 — 2026-05-26Package and component renaming, CI workflow improvements, golang version bump.Arkade TS SDK @arkade-os/sdk 0.4.32 — 2026-05-29Maintenance bump.Arkade TS SDK @arkade-os/boltz-swap 0.3.37 — 2026-05-29Maintenance bump on the Boltz-swap helper.ThunderHub v0.18.4 — 2026-05-29Native display formatting for trading distribution, better CLTV headroom in route building.Blink Mobile 2.4.49 — 2026-05-30Bug fix: removes ABI-prefixed versionCode overrides.LNbits v1.5.5-rc1 — 2026-05-24Release candidate.Mostro v0.17.4 — 2026-05-22Payout confirmation to winner, solver-directed dispute slash, concurrent taker bonds with first-to-lock wins, MOSTRO_NSEC_PRIVKEY environment variable, Yadio price tolerance fix.Bisq v1.10.1 — 2026-05-30Raises trade amount limits to 0.250 BTC after the v1.10.0 post-exploit reset. Adjusts risk-based reduction factors. Fixes a BSQ swap validation bug.Bisq v1.10.0 — 2026-05-17 (carries over from last fortnight as final tag on cutoff day)The post-incident hardening release we covered last fortnight: trade protocol validation, PGP supply-chain verification, 0.125 BTC initial cap, macOS Apple Silicon support.EcashCashu TS v4.5.1 — 2026-05-23Deprecates the current checkProofsStates method in favour of a v5-compatible one. Wallet builders should plan the migration.Fedimint SDK canary release — 2026-05-27React Native transport: flattened RPC payload, persistent callback. Rolling canary channel.Bitcoin Dev InfrastructureBDK FFI 3.0.0 — 2026-05-29Major version of the BDK language bindings. Anyone shipping a wallet on top of BDK should read the migration notes carefully.Liquid GDK 0.77.4 — 2026-05-27Rate-limiting error handling, Rust dependency updates, UTXO retrieval fixes, build improvements.Self-Hosting and Sovereignty InfraJoinMarket-NG 0.31.1 — 2026-05-30Privacy-critical fix: prevents a Sybil DoS where relayed !hp2 floods could starve a maker's own post-ioauth commitment broadcasts. Also installs whiptail in maker and taker container images so the jm-ng TUI works out of the box. JoinMarket-NG continues to ship hardening on a tight cadence.Tor Browser 15.0.14 — 2026-05-19 (borderline, in grace)Important Firefox security updates rolled in.Mullvad Browser 15.0.14 — 2026-05-19 (borderline, in grace)Firefox 140.11.0esr base, NoScript 13.6.19.1984.Nostr (Bitcoin-relevant)Amethyst 1.11.0 — 2026-05-20Restores Lightning Address and LNURL fields in Edit Profile. Useful: those fields were missing for a stretch and creators relying on zaps as a revenue stream were getting cut off in profile edits.EDUCATIONTFTC retrospective: Why Keonne Rodriguez is in prison for building Samourai Wallet — 2026-05-28Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #407 — 2026-05-29CLN vulnerability disclosure (already in news), transcripts from a May Bitcoin Core developer meeting covering SwiftSync, cluster mempool, Erlay redesign, package relay. Eclair 0.14.0 and CLN 26.06rc2 release context.Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #406 — 2026-05-22BIP322 advances to Complete status with human-readable prefixes and PSBT support. TCP hole punching for Bitcoin nodes behind NATs (we flagged this Delving Bitcoin thread last fortnight). Services section highlights Ibis Wallet (BDK-based with coin control and Tor), LDK Server, Mempool.space taproot visualization.Bitcoin Optech #406 recap podcast — 2026-05-26Discussion of BIP322 updates, TCP hole punching, Ibis Wallet, LDK Server, Mempool.space v3.3.0, peer-observer infrastructure.Bitcoin Optech #405 recap podcast — 2026-05-19Bitcoin Core CVE-2024-52911 discussion and the UTXO-set P2P sharing draft BIP with Fabian Jahr.Rainey's book on financial censorshipMentioned by Gladstein on 2026-05-21 as quoting his work on the war on cash and the blocksize war. Plug in education / further reading.TO DONATE TO ROMAN'S DEFENSE FUND: https://freeromanstorm.com/donateHELP GET SAMOURAI A PARDONSIGN THE PETITION ----> https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools DONATE TO THE FAMILIES ----> https://www.givesendgo.com/billandkeonneSUPPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA ---> https://billandkeonne.org/VALUE…

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Spouting Off with Karen Kataline Immigration, Western Civilization, Psychiatric Drugs, and Green Energy Karen Kataline Continues the Alan Nathan Show in Alan's Memory In this episode of The Alan Nathan Show / Alan Nathan All-Stars, host Karen Kataline opens by acknowledging the untimely passing of Alan Nathan and explaining that the show continues in his memory and honor. She notes that she and Alan had often done Mondays together and says it is an honor to help continue the program during this transitional period for the Main Street Radio Network. Throughout the episode, Karen frames the broadcast as part of a new chapter while preserving the spirit, name, and tradition of the Alan Nathan All-Stars. Immigration, Libertarianism, and Sanctuary Policies Karen's first guest is the executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, identified in the transcript as Mark Krikorian or a similar spelling. They discuss immigration enforcement, libertarian arguments for open immigration, and the tension between open borders and a welfare state. Mark argues that libertarians once aligned more closely with conservatives on taxes, regulation, and the size of government, but now often align with the left on questions of sovereignty, borders, and immigration. He cites Milton Friedman's argument that open immigration and a welfare state cannot coexist and says that while social programs can be tightened, the welfare state is not simply going away. Chicago, ICE, and Local Non-Cooperation The discussion then turns to Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois, which Mark describes as sanctuary jurisdictions. He explains that ICE is not asking local police to conduct immigration checks in the street, but to hold criminal suspects who are already arrested and fingerprinted if they are deportable, so ICE can take custody. He argues that sanctuary policies release deportable offenders back into communities and says this especially harms immigrant neighborhoods. Karen and Mark also criticize Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, accusing them of interfering with immigration enforcement and downplaying violence in Chicago. Karen Reflects on Alan Nathan and the Show's Transition After the first interview and intervening ad segments, Karen returns to discuss the show's transition after Alan Nathan's death. She encourages listeners to hear the tribute program that aired over the weekend and recalls clips of Alan and his wife Jane from years earlier, describing their on-air chemistry as entertaining, lively, argumentative, and classic talk radio. Karen says it is a sad time for everyone at Main Street Radio Network, but emphasizes that the Alan Nathan Show and Alan Nathan All-Stars tradition will continue. James Hankins on The Golden Thread and Western Civilization Karen then welcomes James Hankins, described as a Harvard University historian and co-author of The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition. Hankins explains that the “golden thread” is a metaphor for the Western tradition, and that the book aims to recover the history of Western civilization from the ancient Greeks and Romans through the Middle Ages and into the modern world. He argues that this history has not been properly taught in schools or universities for decades, leaving people without a shared understanding of democracy, republics, communism, socialism, and the meaning of Western civic life. Communism, Democratic Socialism, and Historical Amnesia Karen connects the discussion to contemporary politics, warning against Marxism, communism, and democratic socialism. Hankins says many people who call themselves democratic socialists do not understand what the term means or how socialism has operated historically. He argues that adding the word “democratic” does not solve the deeper problem, because socialism has not historically favored democracy. Karen and Hankins agree that many public arguments suffer because people no longer share basic definitions or historical knowledge, especially about the distinction between a republic and a democracy. Dr. Toby Watson on Psychiatric Drugs and Violence Later, Karen interviews clinical psychologist Dr. Toby Watson, who says he has worked on research and testimony related to psychiatric medications, including SSRI antidepressants and black-box warning labels. Watson says his work involves outcome research on psychotropic medications and forensic cases where people with no history of violence commit violent or self-destructive acts after taking medication. Karen asks whether antidepressants and psychiatric medications may be contributing to violence, especially in the wake of Columbine-era discussions. Watson answers strongly that SSRIs can increase suicidal thoughts and behavior and says this is acknowledged in FDA black-box warnings. Akathisia, Political Motives, and Youth Medication Dr. Watson discusses akathisia, describing it as an inner agitation or restlessness that can make people feel as though they want to crawl out of their skin. He says it can occur with SSRIs and is even more common with antipsychotics. Karen asks whether suppression of this information may be about more than money, suggesting possible political motives. Watson agrees that politics can be involved and argues that children in poverty, especially those connected to Medicaid or Medicare systems, are disproportionately medicated at higher doses even when diagnosis and symptom severity are considered. He also references Anatomy of an Epidemic and argues that long-term psychiatric drug use can contribute to disability and general decline. Gender Ideology, Violence Profiles, and Dr. Watson's Cautions Karen and Watson also discuss social contagion, gender ideology, and political violence. Karen asks about the murder of Charlie Kirk and whether the alleged killer was on psychiatric medication. Watson says he has no direct knowledge and is not involved in that investigation, cautioning that too much misinformation is circulating to make a firm claim. However, he says the suspect fits a known profile for certain kinds of shooters and that, statistically, it would not surprise him if psychiatric medication were involved. Karen closes the short segment by inviting Watson back and directing listeners to his work online. Steve Goreham / Gorham on Green Energy and Rising Electricity Prices Karen closes the show with Steve Goreham or Steve Gorham, described as executive director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure. The conversation focuses on rising electricity prices, renewable energy policies, and what Karen calls the “green new scam.” Steve argues that expensive electricity increases are concentrated in blue states that have pursued aggressive green policies, naming California, Maine, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He contrasts those with states such as Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Missouri, which he says rely more on natural gas or coal and have seen smaller increases. AI, Data Centers, Pipelines, and Energy Reality Steve argues that green-energy policies are running into the reality of rising electricity demand, especially from artificial intelligence and data centers built by companies such as Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon. He says AI-related electricity demand requires constant 24-hour power and cannot be reliably supported by wind and solar alone. Karen and Steve also discuss the Keystone pipeline, New York pipeline politics, natural gas constraints in New England, offshore wind leverage, and the role of Trump administration energy policy. Steve closes by directing listeners to his book Green Breakdown and website. Closing the New Chapter of the Alan Nathan All-Stars Karen ends the show by saying the Alan Nathan All-Stars are heading into a new chapter, but with Alan Nathan still serving as the program's guiding star. The episode as a whole blends remembrance of Alan with Karen's political and cultural commentary, moving through immigration enforcement, Western civilization, psychiatric drugs, gender ideology, energy policy, and the future of American public debate.

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Kaylin Torres, a senior at Boston University in the Kilachand Honors College studying Linguistics and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in Sargent College. Her senior Keystone research project, “Sensory Overload vs. Structured Learning: The Role of Children's TV in Speech Development,” explores how specific features of children's media, such as pacing, auditory complexity, language structure, and narrative tone, impact expressive language development. Drawing from interdisciplinary research in developmental psychology, language acquisition, and media studies, Kaylin developed a rubric to evaluate children's programming beyond the traditional “screen time” debate. Her work highlights how slower-paced, structured, and language-rich content can better support speech development, while fast-paced, overstimulating media may increase cognitive load and hinder language processing. Kaylin's passion for this field is deeply personal, shaped by growing up alongside her younger brother with minimally speaking autism. She is committed to advancing accessible, evidence-based approaches that support communication for all children.

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Wednesday was the Keystone Nonprofit Conference, otherwise known as KeyCon. Our guests were the following leaders:Adam BrattonShannon McCrakenJoe LangSeth TrottAngie McClimanChelsea OliverColin HurleyKenny BonusEmily FrancisMargarette Dieudonne

This episode we are joined by Mr. Bevin Wirzba - CEO of South Bow - a TSX listed infrastructure company with a market cap of ~$10 billion. Mr. Wirzba was an integral part of the TC Energy Executive Leadership Team. He oversaw the strategy and corporate development teams and led TC Energy's Canadian Natural Gas and Liquids transportation businesses. During his time at TC Energy, Bevin was responsible for the successful mechanical completion of the Coastal GasLink pipeline project, in addition to his many contributions to the company's strategy and corporate development efforts. Before joining TC Energy, Mr.Wirzba served as Senior Vice-President, Business Development and Capital Markets of ARC Resources Ltd., was Managing Director of RBC Dominion Securities, and served in multi-disciplinary roles across North America and internationally with Chevron Corp. Mr. Wirzba holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration from the Edinburgh School of Business. Mr. Wirzba is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) and sits on the Board of Directors for STARS. Among other things we learned about Reviving Keystone: ~1M BBL Prairie Connector.Enjoy. Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsBunch ProjectsWarren ValveAstro Oilfield Rentals-*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions.Support the show

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Manager of Member Development, Amanda Henderson, hosts this episode and sits down with two managers, a homeowner, and a business partner member from CAI's Keystone Chapter to explore what membership really offers — from education and designations to networking, events, and unexpected perks like friendships and long lasting business relationships. The episode highlights practical tips for getting the most from membership, signature events like the Expo and Gala, recognition programs, and how CAI connects vendors, managers, and homeowners to strengthen communities. Special thanks to our sponsor - Hoffman Law, LLC. Visit Hoffman Law online for more information.  Community Matters is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play and on Spotify. Subscribe there or download the podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.

Many astronomical discoveries have come in stages – a series of “aha” moments where we learn more about the nature of an object. A good example is Messier 13, the Great Hercules Cluster. Under especially dark skies, it’s just visible to the unaided eye, so people have known about it forever. It looks like a faint, hazy star. But during the 1700s, the cluster was “discovered” several times. The first discovery was made by Edmond Halley. Using a small telescope, he came across it in 1714. He described it as “a little patch.” Charles Messier saw it a half-century later. He described it as “round, beautiful, and brilliant.” But, he wrote, “I am sure it doesn’t contain any star.” He made it the 13th object in his catalog. In 1779, though, William Herschel contradicted Messier. M13 “is a most beautiful cluster of stars,” he wrote. Many other discoveries have followed. They’ve told us that M13 contains hundreds of thousands of stars packed into a tight ball. And the cluster is ancient – 12 billion years old or older. Messier 13 is 25,000 light-years away. In early evening, look in the east-northeast for the Keystone of Hercules – a lopsided “square” of stars. M13 is between the two stars at the top of that pattern, a bit closer to the one on the left – a giant cluster that’s still producing amazing discoveries. Script by Damond Benningfield

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Mike takes us on a little beer tour with some history from Jacqueline in Nebraska and Diane gives a great post gift certificate review of The Pines Bar & Grill!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you've ever felt like your days are full but not always aligned — like you're doing a lot but still craving deeper purpose, clarity, and peace — today's episode is for you.  I'm joined by Alexandra, founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching, who has served hundreds of women worldwide since 2017 through 1:1 and group coaching. She helps ambitious Christian women overcome limiting beliefs and anchor their work and lives in Christ — blending deep faith with professional strategy and over ten years of corporate experience. Today we're talking about something really powerful — intentional rhythms. Not just routines that happen automatically, but rhythms that shape who you are becoming. We're diving into: The difference between rhythms and routines.  Keystone habits that bookend your day. Faith-based practices that keep you rooted in identity instead of comparison. How to build rhythms that are sustainable and aligned with how God wired you.  This is such a rich conversation about living intentionally — not just productively.  So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's dive in. I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up this summer.  To stay up to date make sure you are on our mailing list (www.byrdmichelle.com) or email me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.    Currently we are just wrapping up our spring round of group coaching.  If you are bummed that you missed your chance to jump into our amazing group grab your spot for our next round of group coaching in the fall.  https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist Connect with Alexandra Kaval: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-space-christian-coaching-building-a-faith/id1485905955 https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/miniworkshop Connect with Michelle Byrd:  Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

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The Birth of the Tramp and Absolute Self-ConfidenceUpon arriving in America, Chaplin's colleagues, including Stan Laurel, noted his unusual professional habits and his absolute, unwavering self-confidence. While working for Max Sennett at Keystone, Chaplin was initially considered too handsome for comedy, prompting him to assemble the iconic "Tramp" costume from mismatched wardrobe items in a single hour. This character, built on contradictions like tight coats and baggy pants, became an immediate global sensation. Despite his burgeoning fame and growing comfort with women, Chaplin remained an extraordinarily shy individual, often preferring the company of animals to social mingling at the height of his early stardom. Guest: Scott Eyman. (2/8)1901 LA

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In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeff Gladden, Dr. Oscar Coetzee, and Danielle Arnold delve into the complexities of the gut microbiome, discussing its role as an organ system, the importance of probiotics and prebiotics, and the impact of modern diets on gut health. They explore innovative technologies for enhancing gut health, the significance of microbiome diversity, and the future of gut health treatments, emphasizing the need for a holistic understanding of gut health through functional stool testing. In this conversation, experts discuss the complexities of gut health, focusing on the importance of a systematic approach to rebuilding the gut biome. They explore the role of anaerobic bacteria, innovations in gut microbiome research, and the impact of diet on gut health. The discussion also touches on the safety and efficacy of anaerobes, as well as the future of gut health in relation to immunity and longevity.   For Audience Join the other 20,000+ high-performers getting weekly insights on biological reversal, exponential strategies, and Life Energy optimization→ https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/subscribe If you're ready to measure your 60+ biological ages and build a personalized reversal plan, apply for a discovery call here → https://start.gladdenlongevity.com/apply-now   Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/!      Takeaways ·       The microbiome should be viewed as an organ system. ·       Gut health is influenced by diet and environmental factors. ·       Probiotics signal the microbiome rather than permanently colonizing it. ·       Prebiotics serve as food for probiotics, creating a cycle of health. ·       Keystone bacteria play a crucial role in maintaining gut health. ·       Modern diets lack the fiber necessary for a healthy microbiome. ·       Diversity in gut bacteria is essential for overall health. ·       Innovative technologies are emerging to enhance gut health. ·       Fecal transplants have shown success in treating gut issues. ·       Understanding stool health is vital for assessing microbiome status. The gut biome is a spectrum, and everyone has something going on. ·       Testing is crucial to identify inefficiencies in digestion and absorption. ·       A systematic approach includes removing bad bacteria and optimizing digestion. ·       Probiotics should be tailored to individual needs, especially anaerobic strains. ·       Dietary diversity is essential for a healthy gut biome. ·       Anaerobic bacteria can significantly improve gut health and function. ·       Research is ongoing to understand the best combinations of anaerobes. ·       The gut is central to longevity and overall health. ·       Intermittent use of anaerobes may be beneficial for maintaining gut health. ·       The microbiome's diversity decreases with age, impacting health.     Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Gut Microbiome 03:07 The Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics 05:50 Innovations in Gut Health Technology 08:53 The Importance of Soil Analogy in Gut Health 12:12 Diversity in the Microbiome 14:49 The Impact of Modern Diet on Gut Health 17:57 The Future of Gut Health Treatments 29:58 Rebuilding the Gut Biome 32:05 Systematic Approaches to Gut Health 35:03 The Role of Anaerobic Bacteria 39:28 Innovations in Gut Microbiome Research 42:20 Dietary Impacts on Gut Health 46:06 Safety and Efficacy of Anaerobes 49:00 The Future of Gut Health and Immunity   To learn more about Dr. Oscar Coetzee: Website: https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designsforhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesignsForHealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjSatJ4tkSj1ni5bBFteaJg   Reach out to us at:    Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw     Gladden Longevity Podcast Disclosures Production & Independence The Gladden Longevity Podcast and Age Hackers are produced by Gladden Longevity Podcast, which operates independently from Dr. Jeffrey Gladden's clinical practice and research at Gladden Longevity in Irving, Texas. Dr. Gladden may serve as a founder, advisor, or investor in select health, wellness, or longevity-related ventures. These may occasionally be referenced in podcast discussions when relevant to educational topics. Any such mentions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Medical Disclaimer The Gladden Longevity Podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services — including the giving of medical advice — and no doctor–patient relationship is formed through this podcast or its associated content. The information shared on this podcast, including opinions, research discussions, and referenced materials, is not intended to replace or serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay seeking medical advice for any condition they may have. 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A century-long study by Hendrik Bessembinder reveals a stunning truth about investing: while the U.S. stock market produced enormous overall wealth, the vast majority of individual stocks were losers, with just 46 companies responsible for half of all gains. Don and Tom unpack what this means for investors—namely, that stock picking is essentially a losing game driven more by luck than skill, and that broad diversification through index investing is the only reliable way to capture market returns. They also tackle a listener question on annuities vs. CDs, highlighting trade-offs between yield, safety, and liquidity, while reinforcing their long-standing skepticism of locking up money for marginal gains.0:13 “Miss a day, miss a lot” — but missing the right stocks matters far more1:09 Introduction to Bessembinder's 100-year stock market study2:35 30,000 stocks, 30,000% total return — but context matters3:21 Median stock return is negative — most stocks lose money3:55 60% of stocks destroy wealth; only a minority create gains5:25 Just 46 companies generate half of all market wealth6:24 The near impossibility of picking winning stocks consistently7:01 Why stock picking is closer to lottery odds than skill7:56 Broad diversification as the only reliable strategy8:50 Owning the entire market captures the winners automatically9:25 Active management vs. indexing — evidence vs. anecdotes10:00 Skill vs. luck in outperforming managers (near zero true skill)11:19 Behavioral flaws: confusing stories with evidence12:25 Fundamentals vs. sentiment in long-term stock performance12:59 Emotional investing pitfalls and the need for discipline13:42 Listener question: annuity vs. CD for short-term cash15:30 Risks of annuities vs. FDIC-insured alternatives16:37 Liquidity trade-offs and current CD rate comparisons18:05 Laddering CDs vs. locking into annuities18:33 Listener question on podcast changes post-radio transition19:36 Reflections on leaving live radio and moving fully to podcast22:06 Free portfolio reviews and fiduciary advice offer23:01 Call for listener support as big-name podcasts growQuestions? Comments? Click!