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"You think you've won today? You haven't won nothing. Your country will burn from the inside, and we will have victory." That's what a flex-cuffed Taliban fighter said to Kris Hregdovic's face in Afghanistan in 2012. He still thinks about it, fourteen years later. Kris spent two decades as a Navy SEAL — the latest in a family line that answered the call every time the country asked. A great-uncle survived a POW camp in Korea. An uncle was killed in Vietnam. A brother deployed to Iraq. Kris lost his own father to cancer right after high school graduation, and lost his mentor and his direction along with him — until service gave him both back. Now transitioning into speaking and executive coaching, Kris lays out the operating principle that's carried him through two decades of hard places: before you point the finger at a broken system, point the thumb at yourself. He's not interested in outsourcing responsibility to the news cycle or to politics. What actually changed his life was narrowing his focus to what he can control — his home, his community, his own choices — and building outward from there. Learn more & connect: Instagram and Facebook — Pushing Back Chaos: https://www.instagram.com/pushingbackchaos Resources mentioned: Pushing Back Chaos (Kris's speaking, coaching, and consulting practice): https://www.instagram.com/pushingbackchaos Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Ben and Tom discuss the rare coordinated currency intervention with the US joining Japan and possibly Korea to prop up the yen from 164 to 155, Japan spending at least $53 billion with the US chipping in over $1 billion — reportedly by selling euros rather than dollars in a strategic move to pressure Eurozone policy while supporting Japan, Bessent's incentive to keep Japan from dumping US Treasuries, Japan's plan to tap a COVID-era $60B/day USD swap facility, Iran signaling that Hormuz talks with Oman are entering the final stages after MBS urged Trump to prioritize dialogue, and the market reaction with oil down 5% to the high-$70s/low-$80s, the 10-year at 4.68%, and stocks up 0.5%.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Korea 24 is a daily current affairs show that covers all the biggest stories coming out of South Korea. Every weekday, Korea 24 brings you the latest news updates, as well as in-depth analysis on the most important issues with experts and special guests, providing comprehensive insight into the events on the peninsula.

Have you ever dreamed of working while traveling?In this episode, we'll explore workation—a lifestyle that combines work and vacation. You'll learn why workations have become increasingly popular in Korea, what they really look like beyond social media, and the benefits and challenges of working from a new city.I hope this episode helps with your Korean learning.

The ASX 200 closed up 43 points at 9,020, as promising news from the Middle East over the weekend encouraged buyers back into the market. Stronger US futures helped sentiment, while a fall in the oil price added to the optimism.The banking sector shrugged off early losses, with NAB up 0.7% and WBC up 0.8%. Financials were generally firmer, with MQG edging 0.8% higher and the insurers also finishing in positive territory. The Big Bank Basket up to $294.96 (+0.3%).Elsewhere, industrials caught a bid, with QAN up 3.7% on the back of lower oil prices, SGH also performing well, and WES rising 1.5%. Retail stocks were firmer, with JBH up 0.6%, while WOW and COL also drifted higher.In the technology sector, WTC rose 1.2% and XRO gained 1.9%. Healthcare also had a better session, with CSL up 1.0% and RMD rising 1.6%.In resources, the iron ore majors were mixed, with BHP 0.7% higher, while RIO and FMG both eased. The gold sector was slightly firmer, with EVN up 1.7% and GGP gaining 1.1%. Once again, lithium stocks came under a little pressure, with PLS down 1.7% and MIN off 0.4%.Meanwhile, oil and gas stocks slipped as crude prices fell, with WDS down 1.4% and STO easing1.9%. Uranium stocks were mixed, with PDN up X%.In corporate news, SDF rose 2.9% after KKR confirmed it was proceeding with its takeover offer, having largely completed due diligence. FPR also jumped 17.3% following a non-binding indicative offer from SG Fleet.There was nothing of note on the local economic front.Asian markets were better, with the Nikkei 225 down 1.1%, Hong Kong unchanged, China down 1%, and Korea off around 5.5%. US futures were firmer, with the Dow up 294 points and the Nasdaq up 250 points. European markets are set to open around 1% higher. UK closed for August Bank Holiday.Marcus Today – Daily Market InsightsMarcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise.If you'd like to go further:Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcastJoin Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offerMT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcastPrinciples – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast—Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice.

It's ev.news Briefly for Saturday 01 August 2026, everything you need to know in 4 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyEV SALES SPREAD AS CHINA SLOWSGlobal EV sales rose 35% in Q2 2026 with record sales in 50 countries, while more than 90 countries posted year-on-year growth despite a 5% decline in overall car sales. The IEA now forecasts EVs will account for 29% of global sales in 2026, driven by growth beyond China and the US in markets like Australia, Brazil, India, Korea and Vietnam, though China's EV sales are expected to stagnate year-on-year for the first time this decade while still representing over 60% of new cars sold there.EUROPEAN BEV SHARE HITS RECORD IN JUNEEuropean new car registrations rose 13% year-on-year in June with BEV registrations climbing 50.7% to capture a record 25.7% market share of 359,300 units. Combustion vehicles fell 13.6% to 27% market share, while Tesla led EV rankings but growth broadened across Renault, BMW, Skoda, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Volvo and BYD.RIVIAN BEATS, BUT R2 COSTS MOUNTRivian posted Q2 2026 revenue of $1.658 billion with record gross profit of $179 million and 11% gross margin, improving for five consecutive quarters, but the R2 mid-size SUV ramp added $100 million in extra costs. The company raised full-year delivery guidance to 65,000-70,000 vehicles and narrowed adjusted EBITDA loss guidance to $1.8-2.0 billion, requiring roughly 42,000-47,000 deliveries in the second half.RIVIAN SEES STRONG EARLY R2 CONVERSIONRivian reported R2 Launch Edition reservation-to-order conversion is running meaningfully above expectations, signaling strong demand at the premium price point. The company expects broader R2 trim availability in early 2027, which could drive better momentum when lower-priced versions become available.VW URGES FAST EU TARIFFS ON CHINESE PHEVSVW Group CEO Oliver Blume called for the EU to quickly apply 35% tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids similar to those on Chinese battery electric vehicles, citing undercutting of European car makers. Chinese brand sales in Europe rose 101% in H1 2026 to 685,990 units with 9.5% market share, up from 5% a year earlier, with BYD models dominating the PHEV top sellers list.DENZA OPENS UK BAO 5 ORDERSDENZA opened UK orders for the BAO 5 plug-in hybrid SUV priced from £69,500 to £78,880, featuring a dual-motor system delivering 544PS combined power with 62 miles of electric range and up to 100kW DC charging. The entry Elegance trim includes premium features like a 15.6-inch central screen with Google, leather upholstery, panoramic roof and a 18-speaker Devialet audio system.MERCEDES FACES YEARS OF CHINA PRICE PRESSUREMercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius warned that China's EV pricing war will persist for years as Chinese brands like BYD push aggressively into the luxury segment, challenging models such as the S-Class and G-Class. Mercedes recorded a 30% second-quarter sales drop in China, though the company is cutting costs and maintaining strength in its top-end luxury and AMG segments.GENESIS PRICES GV60 MAGMA AT $71,495Genesis priced its first performance EV, the GV60 Magma, at $71,495 with deliveries starting in select US states, targeting Mercedes-AMG and BMW M buyers with 600hp in normal use and 641hp in Boost Mode for under four-second 0-60mph acceleration. The car uses an 84kWh battery with 800V architecture enabling 10-80% charging in about 20 minutes and features an electronic limited-slip differential, Drift Mode and simulated engine sounds.CHINESE TRUCK MAKERS USE EUROPE'S FACTORIESChinese truck makers SuperPanther and Sinotruk are entering Europe through contract manufacturing at existing plants rather than building new factories, using the semi-knocked-down method to speed market entry and reduce costs. Steyr Automotive in Austria now assembles SuperPanther's eTopas 600 and Sinotruk's vehicles, with plans to expand to cab production and painting as volumes rise.VATTENFALL TESTS OPEN EV CHARGING BAYSVattenfall InCharge is piloting 300 public chargers in North Brabant and Limburg from August 2026 to January 2027, splitting them between 150 open bays for all vehicles and 150 standard bays reserved for EVs to test faster deployment by removing exclusive EV parking restrictions. The trial addresses an administrative bottleneck rather than a technical one, testing whether chargers can be installed faster without requiring traffic rulings and public objection periods.MAN STARTS MCS-READY ELECTRIC TRUCK PRODUCTIONMAN started series production of MCS-ready electric trucks, the eTGX and eTGS, at its Munich plant as the first series-produced European electric trucks supporting Megawatt Charging System at up to 750kW via MCS. With configurations of 534kWh or 623kWh usable capacity, the trucks achieve 20-80% charges in under 30-40 minutes, fitting within legally required driver breaks for long-haul use.NEXT MX-5 READIES FOR ELECTRIC FUTUREMazda CEO Masahiro Moro said the next MX-5 Miata will be designed with electrification in mind, marking a shift from earlier statements emphasizing the internal combustion engine as the current path forward. Patents from 2025 show Mazda exploring batteries running through the transmission tunnel to support a flexible chassis, with the company aiming to preserve the Miata's core character during its transition to electric power.

Tourist brochures rarely tell the whole story. In this Tourist Season replay, Joe and Shawn revisit one of the podcast's most popular travel episodes, uncovering the wars, massacres, murders, ghost stories, and redevelopment controversies hidden behind some of Korea's best-known tourist destinations. Topics Discussed Tourist Season summer replay series Why famous destinations deserve deeper historical context Incheon and the Battle of Incheon during the Korean War The 2017 Incheon child murder case Jeju Island and the Bukchon Massacre The Jeju Uprising Bukchon Hanok Village and developer Jeong Se-gwon Ghost legends surrounding Bukchon Ikseon-dong before it became Seoul's trendiest neighborhood Operation Butterfly and Seoul's former red-light district Gentrification and commercialization of Ikseon-dong The anonymous donor of Jeonju's Tree of Hope The restoration of Cheonggyecheon and its impact on merchants Listener mail: Why do Korean hikers wear bells? Timestamps 00:00 Tourist Season introduction 02:30 Horror movie watch parties and summer updates 10:15 Why every tourist site has a darker history 13:30 Incheon and the Korean War 24:00 The 2017 Incheon child murder 37:45 Jeju's Bukchon Massacre 50:00 Bukchon Hanok Village beyond the postcards 1:02:00 Ikseon-dong before the cafés 1:22:00 Jeonju's anonymous Christmas donor 1:33:30 Cheonggyecheon before restoration 1:50:00 Listener mail: Korean hiking bells Mentioned During the Episode Incheon Wolmido Jeju Island Bukchon Bukchon Hanok Village Ikseon-dong Cheonggyecheon Jeonju Jeong Se-gwon Lee Myung-bak Operation Butterfly The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk Follow The Dark Side of Seoul Website https://darksideofseoul.com Patreon https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Instagram https://instagram.com/darksideofseoul Facebook https://facebook.com/darksideofseoul YouTube https://youtube.com/@darksideofseoul About The Dark Side of Seoul The Dark Side of Seoul explores Korea's hidden history, true crime, folklore, ghost stories, urban legends, disasters, political scandals, and the strange corners of Korean culture that rarely make it into guidebooks. Hosted by long-time Korea residents Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey, the show blends historical research, cultural analysis, and firsthand experience to examine the people, events, beliefs, and mysteries that have shaped the Korean peninsula. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, we sit down with Jan as he shares his Puerto Rican heritage and opens up about the cultural shocks he's experienced while living in Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show, Claudia Tumba and Martin Sketchley have a chat about teaching English in China, Japan and Korea.

Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down the Leopold Aschenbrenner hedge fund unwind, the market crashes in South Korea and Japan, Kevin Warsh and the Fed's next move, and the case for compute scarcity as AI demand outpaces supply. We also discuss tokenization and why bitcoin remains the ultimate hedge and store of value in a world being reshaped by AI.======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ======================Figure's $160k Community Appreciation (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/T&Cs (https://www.figure.com/crypto-community-appreciation/disclosures/) Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~8.5% APY on real world assets.Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at http://figure.com/disclosures/======================0:00 - Intro0:48 - Leopold's fund unwind & lessons from past blowups 9:21 - Hedge fund leverage & how AI is reshaping market structure11:45 - Korea & Japan's market collapse13:56 - AI will destroy all public companies?15:20 - The bull case for hyperscalers & compute scarcity27:44 - Why bitcoin is the best hedge fund ever29:12 - Kevin Warsh & the Fed33:48 - Does this help Wall Street or Main Street?36:47- Advice for a 25-year-old starting their career today41:18 - Bitcoin & the rest of crypto industry48:52 - Migration, digital money & the breakdown of borders57:56 - What Jordi is covering in his next video

Today's guest is Hyoju Park, pastry chef and co-owner of Madeleine de Proust Pâtisserie in Melbourne, Australia. Her bakery and creative studio specializes in madeleines, the small French sponge cakes known for their shell-like shape. Hyoju's creations are anything but traditional and incorporate unexpected flavors, textures, and designs. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about discovering madeleines for the first time when she was 14 in Korea, training in London, and how she and her business partner, Rong Yao Soh, started Madeleine de Proust as a pop-up before opening a brick-and-mortar. She also talks about their book, “Madeleine: Simple Bakes for Every Mood,” which has recipes ranging from Earl Grey and French toast madeleines to matcha red bean mochi, lemon meringue, and black truffle. Then, Hyoju walks through the Pink Carnation Madeleines recipe from the book, which was inspired by her mom and includes several components: a lemon yuzu ganache, black tea ganache, yuzu syrup and glaze, and pink chocolate enrobage. Click here for Hyoju's Pink Carnation Madeleines recipe.  Subscribe to our Substack for more baking news and recipes. Click here to order The Game Changers Issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine. Visit cherrybombe.com for magazine subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Hyoju: Instagram, Madeleine de Proust, “Madeleines” More on Jessie: Instagram, Substack, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes”

On August 5, 2026, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) The Hollywood Museum  located the Historic Max Factor Building) and some of our celebrities and personalities that have performed over the past 70 years thru today, will commemorate the 64th Anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death by holding a special event surrounded by the recently unveiled 100th birthday Marilyn Exhibit. Stars of today will read letters they wrote to Marilyn. The Hollywood Museum has re-dedicated the Blondes Only Room that houses many of Marilyn Monroe's  most personal items, clothing, jewelry, shoes, her delicates & undergarments, her makeup chair & case, her million-dollar honeymoon dress worn on her honeymoon with Joe Dimaggio and to entertain the U.S. troops in Korea, and the bottles of prescription medication found on the nightstand the night she died. Other items include Marilyn's personal clothing, jewelry that Arthur Miller gave her. The Hollywood Museum offers a rare and exclusive look at personal photos of Marilyn. FOLLOW THE MUSEUM:WEBSITE: www.TheHollywoodMuseum.comFACEBOOK: Facebook.com/TheHollywoodMuseum TWITTER: @HollywoodMuseum  INSTAGRAM: @HollywoodMuseum

How BTS concerts in Paris are inspiring fans to book advanced skin rejuvenation trips to Seoul. We explore the 'glass skin' phenomenon, Korea's 2-million medical tourist milestone, and the stem-cell therapies that are turning K-beauty fandom into a transformative travel experience. Lydian Cosmetic Surgery Clinic City: Seoul Address: 836 Nonhyeon-ro, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam Website: https://www.lydianclinic.com/

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Author Robin Hutton and sculptor Jocelyn Russell join us to discuss their recent trip to South Korea, where they are involved in events honoring Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse. Plus, another round of Realli Bad Adz, listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4009 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPic Credit: Author Robin Hutton FacebookGuest: Author Robin Hutton who wrote the book Sgt. Reckless: America's War HorseGuest: Sculptor Jocelyn Russell who made the St Reckless and Secretariat StatuesSpalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:00 - Show intro & hosts00:47 - Today's show rundown01:58 - Glenn's new fiber internet02:51 - Horse of the Week: Mission Mules04:23 - Daily Whinnies12:57 - Interview: Robin Hutton & Jocelyn Russell (Korea trip)26:10 - Sergeant Reckless future plans & monuments36:33 - Really Bad Ads segment

Author Robin Hutton and sculptor Jocelyn Russell join us to discuss their recent trip to South Korea, where they are involved in events honoring Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse. Plus, another round of Realli Bad Adz, listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4009 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekJamie and Glenn's Amazon StoreTitle Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsPic Credit: Author Robin Hutton FacebookGuest: Author Robin Hutton who wrote the book Sgt. Reckless: America's War HorseGuest: Sculptor Jocelyn Russell who made the St Reckless and Secretariat StatuesSpalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order. Additional support for this podcast provided by: US Rider, My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps: 00:00 - Show intro & hosts00:47 - Today's show rundown01:58 - Glenn's new fiber internet02:51 - Horse of the Week: Mission Mules04:23 - Daily Whinnies12:57 - Interview: Robin Hutton & Jocelyn Russell (Korea trip)26:10 - Sergeant Reckless future plans & monuments36:33 - Really Bad Ads segment

After two months recovering in Korea, Matt returns to ask what an honest, human show should look like in an internet dominated by sameness, AI-generated talking points, bots, and manufactured outrage. He also discusses COVID accountability, the FBI's reported pre-crime ambitions, cultural cohesion in Korea and America, the state of major U.S. cities, and why the next version of the show has to feel different.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Coming Back—and Why Sameness Is Boring00:04:59 Choosing Imperfection Over AI Talking Points00:09:27 Fauci, COVID, and the Accountability That Never Came00:16:08 Building an Anti-Bot Show in an AI Internet00:18:37 The FBI's Pre-Crime Future00:23:09 What Korea Reveals About America00:28:04 No More Performing for the Algorithm

What took Situational Awareness from a $45bn hedge fund down to a $10bn hedge fund in less than a month? Two years ago Leopold Aschenbrenner was a researcher at OpenAI who wrote a 165-page essay about superintelligence. Since then, he raised $225 million seed funding from Stripe co-founders, Jane Street, and GitHub's CEO, which he proceeded to turn into an AI hedge fund called Situational Awareness worth about $45bn as of the beginning of July. He did this with no prior trading experience, 4-5x leverage on a concentrated bet in AI names. By Thursday the fund was down to about $10 billion. Neither Millennium nor Jane Street were willing to step in to catch a falling knife. Ultimately Citadel stepped in to buy the flagging portfolio. Here is the crazy part though: Aschenbrenner wasn't wrong. He is reportedly still up around 80% on the year and "he only sold enough to cover his losses". But what caused a massive drop in the global markets was that a prime broker does not care what happens in 2030. And because half the market was crowded into the exact same names, his exit was everyone else's problem. SK Hynix and CoreWeave cratered. Korea's Kospi tripped circuit breakers. Over a million retail accounts got margin called. All of July's violence, the moves that had traders questioning their own sanity, was one book being taken apart in public. So the question this episode actually asks is whether this was one overlevered fund or the first crack in the AI trade itself. Because the market's answer this week was a shrug. Microsoft just posted the largest single-day market cap gain in history and credit spreads snapped back tighter, as if the whole thing was somebody else's accident. Kristen and Jen have both traded through cycles that ended this way, and they have seen exactly how comforting that shrug feels right before it stops being true.

Join host Jed Doherty for a heartwarming, dog-filled episode of the Reading With Your Kids podcast, featuring two picture books that celebrate courage, love, and healing. In the first half, Jed chats with Jonathan Graziano, creator of the beloved Noodle "Bones or No Bones" videos, about his new picture book "Milton Makes a Move." Jonathan shares Milton's real-life journey from a hoarding situation in Korea to finding a forever home with him. They talk about how Milton's anxiety and bravery mirror what many kids feel when facing big firsts—starting a new school, moving, or trying something scary like a roller coaster. Through Milton's story, Jonathan reminds families that being brave doesn't mean not being scared; it means doing the thing anyway, even while you're scared. In the second half, Jed welcomes Amanda Becklin Newell, author of "Adventures with Nash Dog: Welcome Home." Inspired by her rescue dog Nash, Amanda's book follows adoption day from Nash's perspective, highlighting the joy, mishaps, and everyday adventures that come with bringing a dog into the family. Amanda opens up about losing her parents and Nash, how writing the book became a powerful part of her grief journey, and why she tells grieving listeners that it's okay not to be okay while still finding moments of joy. Together, these conversations offer families gentle ways to talk about change, responsibility, courage, and grief—all through the loving eyes of two unforgettable dogs.

Korea 24 is a daily current affairs show that covers all the biggest stories coming out of South Korea. Every weekday, Korea 24 brings you the latest news updates, as well as in-depth analysis on the most important issues with experts and special guests, providing comprehensive insight into the events on the peninsula.

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.com Today, we'll be discussing Episode 1 of Hospital Playlist, the hit K Drama on Netflix starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik Joon, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong Won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun Wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok Hyung, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song Hwa. We discuss: The songs we featured during the recap: Lonely Light by Kwon Jin Ah While Living Life by Oohyo Our first impressions of the five doctors and why their friendship immediately makes this show so engaging. The different surgical specialties represented by our five leads, and how they shape both the medical cases and the storytelling. How medical education works in South Korea, including the six-year medical school program students enter immediately after high school. The origin story of the five friends, who met during medical school after hiding out together instead of participating in an initiation talent show. The succession battle at Yulje Hospital and why Ahn Jeong Won's family wants trusted family friend Ju Jong Soo to become chairman. Ahn Jeong Won's secret philanthropy through the Daddy Long Legs program and why he keeps both his wealth and generosity hidden from his closest friends. How Jeong Won reunites his friends at Yulje Hospital by offering them new positions, higher salaries, and—most importantly for Yang Seok Hyung—the chance to bring their band back together. The heartbreaking patient stories that reveal the compassion and humanity of the doctors, including discussions about end-of-life care, financial hardship, and Korea's healthcare system. The memorable ending that reunites the band, ends Kim Jun Wan's troubled relationship, and leaves Chae Song Hwa's romance hanging after her boyfriend is caught kissing another woman. A look ahead to Episode 2, where we'll also dive into the life and career of Yoo Yeon-seok, who plays pediatric surgeon Ahn Jeong Won. References Healthcare in South Korea - Wikipedia

Kris Fade and Nala Chible discuss How 'Mercury Retrograde' is affecting Kris Fade Top baby names in Peru that are influenced by footballers A fake shopping app in Korea that is created purely for the dopamine hit + Does Jensen get the gym membership afterall?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

Bestie!! If you live for the story times, the dating fails, the unbelievable love stories, and the kind of encouragement that leaves you feeling hopeful, this episode is for you! First, I'm bringing you the update you've all been waiting for! Remember our girly who was DMing me in real time after the guy she met on a dating app suddenly ghosted her, only for her to discover he had flown to Korea, where his ex-girlfriend lives? Well… the story didn't end there. She sent us the rest of what happened, and trust me, it's TEA…Then, I'm sharing one of the most unbelievable, movie-worthy love stories I've ever heard. It's the kind of story that MAKES you believe in fairytales!! You're going to FLIPPPPP.And finally, we're having one of my favorite conversations yet about finding JOY in the middle of life's hardest seasons. If you've been struggling to let go of a relationship, a situation, or a version of your life that isn't serving you anymore, I hope this episode reminds you that sometimes the hardest goodbyes are exactly what make room for the life, and the love, you've been praying for.Whether you're healing from heartbreak, waiting for your person, or just need a little reminder that your story isn't over yet, I hope this episode leaves you feeling encouraged.  Pick up bestie I'm calling!!!

The Federal Reserve is changing how it communicates with markets, and the ripple effects are being felt across bonds, currencies, housing, and equities. We break down Kevin Warsh's shift away from forward guidance, why long-term Treasury yields continue to climb, and what it could mean for interest rates going forward. We also discuss New York's proposed second-home tax and government-backed grocery stores, the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, Korea's margin-call meltdown, growing weakness in the bond market, pressure on the Canadian dollar, and why the energy sector may present one of today's most compelling investment opportunities.Start an investment portfolio that's built to perform with Neighbourhood Holdings! For Mortgage Brokers: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehour-brokersFor Investors and Advisors: https://www.neighbourhood.com/looniehourSchedule a call with IceCap Asset Management: https://icecapassetmanagement.com/contact/✉️ Media & Real Estate Inquiries: steve@stevesaretsky.comStay up to date with our information -

How Manhattan's Koreatown functions as a new ethnic enclave In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, drawing them in with its bars, restaurants, and day spas. In Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand (NYU Press, 2026), Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan's Koreatown has become a new type of ethnic enclave, what she dubs a "transclave." This commercialized ethnic space exists solely for consumption, leisure, and entertainment, and has been shaped by South Korea's nation-branding strategy, new economic and cultural strategies, patterns in Korean migration, and shifts in tourism and urban policies in New York City. Kim posits that for many consumers in Koreatown, especially those who are not of Korean descent, the space has become a commercialized place where transnational culture meets the diverse racial and ethnic mosaic of New York City. Kim emphasizes how the space functions to "brand Korea" as a space to "consume ethnicity," reflecting the landscape of South Korea's consumer culture through the physical appearance of buildings and stores and the inclusion of franchise brands. Ultimately, Koreatown, NYC is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of authenticity, ethnicity, and identity in the heart of New York's midtown. Michael O. Johnston is Associate Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. His research explores symbolic interaction, leisure, meaning, place, community, and sociology of everyday life. He is the author of the forthcoming book Smalltown Urban: Performing the City in Rural America (Bloomsbury, January 2027), The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla, and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest. Smalltown Urban explores how small towns create moments of urbanity through festivals, public gatherings, and everyday social life. Since joining the New Books Network in 2017, he has interviewed more than 100 authors across sociology and the social sciences, helping connect scholars and their work with a broad public audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

In this episode, Colonel Tiffany Bilderback joins MWI's Charlie Faint to discuss a career defined by coalition building, strategic leadership, and service alongside partner forces from countries like Germany, Iraq, South Korea, and Ukraine. She also describes working in the special operations community and at the Pentagon, and providing military medical assistance to the COVID-19 national response. The bulk of the episode focuses on her time as the J5, or joint plans officer, for Security Assistance Group–Ukraine. Drawing on experiences advising Iraqi forces, supporting whole-of-government pandemic operations, commanding a multifunctional medical battalion, and helping develop Ukraine's corps-level command structure during an active armed conflict, Tiffany reflects on the importance of humility, empathy, professional military education, and building trust with allies. She shares firsthand observations of Ukrainian resilience, explains why leader development remains essential even in the midst of combat, and offers practical leadership lessons on accountability, lifelong learning, and choosing opportunities that open more doors than they close. Chapters (00:00:02) - The Spear(00:00:31) - Colonel Tiffany Bratley on Her Love of History(00:01:54) - Branch in the Medical Service Corps(00:02:27) - Combat Medical Platoon Leader on Deployment(00:05:37) - Being the S9 in Afghanistan(00:08:02) - Post-Second Deployment Medical Service Officer(00:11:16) - Post-9/11 soldier experiences in Korea(00:15:11) - Post-Basic Training: Medical Plans in Afghanistan(00:20:09) - Post-Combat Experience: Leading the Army's Warfighter Plans(00:27:21) - Steve Bannon on Jared Kushner's Pizza comment(00:27:55) - Commanding the 61st Multifunctional Medical Battalion(00:31:17) - NATO's Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGYU)(00:33:50) - Assistance to the Ukrainian Corps in the Donbass(00:37:18) - What was your day to day life(00:39:27) - The Business Cycle: The J5(00:40:21) - Serviceman in the Ukraine War(00:43:47) - Senior Advisor to the Ukrainian Army(00:46:04) - Looking back on my time in the Ukraine(00:48:53) - Pre-Command Course(00:51:18) - Colonels on Accountability and the Investigation Culture(00:56:01) - SGT Majors in the Course(00:57:46) - Colonel Tiffany Sullivan on Leading With Purpose(00:59:12) - The Spear

This episode tells the dramatic story of an Army veteran who served in three wars, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Al Ungerleider's first taste of combat came on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. He went on to march towards Germany, liberating a Nazi concentration camp along the way. Brig. General Al Ungerleider retired from the Army after 36 years of service. His final active-duty assignment was commanding the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Al Ungerleider is a true American hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On July 31, the music of Korea will be showcased in a special performance by the Oratorio Society of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota School of Music.But it doesn't stop there. Members of the choir will then travel to South Korea for a choral cultural exchange in August.Matthew Mehaffey, professor of music at the U of M and artistic director of the Oratorio Society of Minnesota, spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about the concert and trip.

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How Manhattan's Koreatown functions as a new ethnic enclave In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, drawing them in with its bars, restaurants, and day spas. In Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand (NYU Press, 2026), Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan's Koreatown has become a new type of ethnic enclave, what she dubs a "transclave." This commercialized ethnic space exists solely for consumption, leisure, and entertainment, and has been shaped by South Korea's nation-branding strategy, new economic and cultural strategies, patterns in Korean migration, and shifts in tourism and urban policies in New York City. Kim posits that for many consumers in Koreatown, especially those who are not of Korean descent, the space has become a commercialized place where transnational culture meets the diverse racial and ethnic mosaic of New York City. Kim emphasizes how the space functions to "brand Korea" as a space to "consume ethnicity," reflecting the landscape of South Korea's consumer culture through the physical appearance of buildings and stores and the inclusion of franchise brands. Ultimately, Koreatown, NYC is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of authenticity, ethnicity, and identity in the heart of New York's midtown. Michael O. Johnston is Associate Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. His research explores symbolic interaction, leisure, meaning, place, community, and sociology of everyday life. He is the author of the forthcoming book Smalltown Urban: Performing the City in Rural America (Bloomsbury, January 2027), The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla, and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest. Smalltown Urban explores how small towns create moments of urbanity through festivals, public gatherings, and everyday social life. Since joining the New Books Network in 2017, he has interviewed more than 100 authors across sociology and the social sciences, helping connect scholars and their work with a broad public audience. 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 Manhattan's Koreatown functions as a new ethnic enclave In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, drawing them in with its bars, restaurants, and day spas. In Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand (NYU Press, 2026), Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan's Koreatown has become a new type of ethnic enclave, what she dubs a "transclave." This commercialized ethnic space exists solely for consumption, leisure, and entertainment, and has been shaped by South Korea's nation-branding strategy, new economic and cultural strategies, patterns in Korean migration, and shifts in tourism and urban policies in New York City. Kim posits that for many consumers in Koreatown, especially those who are not of Korean descent, the space has become a commercialized place where transnational culture meets the diverse racial and ethnic mosaic of New York City. Kim emphasizes how the space functions to "brand Korea" as a space to "consume ethnicity," reflecting the landscape of South Korea's consumer culture through the physical appearance of buildings and stores and the inclusion of franchise brands. Ultimately, Koreatown, NYC is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of authenticity, ethnicity, and identity in the heart of New York's midtown. Michael O. Johnston is Associate Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. His research explores symbolic interaction, leisure, meaning, place, community, and sociology of everyday life. He is the author of the forthcoming book Smalltown Urban: Performing the City in Rural America (Bloomsbury, January 2027), The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla, and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest. Smalltown Urban explores how small towns create moments of urbanity through festivals, public gatherings, and everyday social life. Since joining the New Books Network in 2017, he has interviewed more than 100 authors across sociology and the social sciences, helping connect scholars and their work with a broad public audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/asian-american-studies

The Kospi rollercoaster continues - Korea's main stock index records its best day ever as SK Hynix and Samsung increase their valuations by more than a quarter. The Nasdaq breaks a 6-day losing streak as Microsoft adds the most to its market cap in a single day of any company, ever. Elsewhere, the Bank of England delivers its fifth hold in a row, with the MPC voting 6 to 3 to keep rates unchanged. And Italian defence giant Leonardo upgrades its profit and order forecasts for the year as new contracts surge 45-percent in the first half.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Manhattan's Koreatown functions as a new ethnic enclave In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, drawing them in with its bars, restaurants, and day spas. In Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand (NYU Press, 2026), Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan's Koreatown has become a new type of ethnic enclave, what she dubs a "transclave." This commercialized ethnic space exists solely for consumption, leisure, and entertainment, and has been shaped by South Korea's nation-branding strategy, new economic and cultural strategies, patterns in Korean migration, and shifts in tourism and urban policies in New York City. Kim posits that for many consumers in Koreatown, especially those who are not of Korean descent, the space has become a commercialized place where transnational culture meets the diverse racial and ethnic mosaic of New York City. Kim emphasizes how the space functions to "brand Korea" as a space to "consume ethnicity," reflecting the landscape of South Korea's consumer culture through the physical appearance of buildings and stores and the inclusion of franchise brands. Ultimately, Koreatown, NYC is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of authenticity, ethnicity, and identity in the heart of New York's midtown. Michael O. Johnston is Associate Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. His research explores symbolic interaction, leisure, meaning, place, community, and sociology of everyday life. He is the author of the forthcoming book Smalltown Urban: Performing the City in Rural America (Bloomsbury, January 2027), The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla, and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest. Smalltown Urban explores how small towns create moments of urbanity through festivals, public gatherings, and everyday social life. Since joining the New Books Network in 2017, he has interviewed more than 100 authors across sociology and the social sciences, helping connect scholars and their work with a broad public audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

How Manhattan's Koreatown functions as a new ethnic enclave In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, drawing them in with its bars, restaurants, and day spas. In Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand (NYU Press, 2026), Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan's Koreatown has become a new type of ethnic enclave, what she dubs a "transclave." This commercialized ethnic space exists solely for consumption, leisure, and entertainment, and has been shaped by South Korea's nation-branding strategy, new economic and cultural strategies, patterns in Korean migration, and shifts in tourism and urban policies in New York City. Kim posits that for many consumers in Koreatown, especially those who are not of Korean descent, the space has become a commercialized place where transnational culture meets the diverse racial and ethnic mosaic of New York City. Kim emphasizes how the space functions to "brand Korea" as a space to "consume ethnicity," reflecting the landscape of South Korea's consumer culture through the physical appearance of buildings and stores and the inclusion of franchise brands. Ultimately, Koreatown, NYC is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of authenticity, ethnicity, and identity in the heart of New York's midtown. Michael O. Johnston is Associate Professor of Sociology at William Penn University. His research explores symbolic interaction, leisure, meaning, place, community, and sociology of everyday life. He is the author of the forthcoming book Smalltown Urban: Performing the City in Rural America (Bloomsbury, January 2027), The Social Construction of a Cultural Spectacle: Floatzilla, and Community Media Representations of Place and Identity at Tug Fest. Smalltown Urban explores how small towns create moments of urbanity through festivals, public gatherings, and everyday social life. Since joining the New Books Network in 2017, he has interviewed more than 100 authors across sociology and the social sciences, helping connect scholars and their work with a broad public audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

One of Paige's dearest friends and fellow doula in South Korea, Ali Craft, joins the pod today sharing her incredibly inspiring (and hilariously narrated!) seven birth stories, including four cesareans and three vaginal births. Ali was able to advocate for not only a VBA2C in Korea, where it is extremely uncommon for hospitals to offer VBAC support, but she also had TWO VBA4Cs. Ali's stories remind us that every.birth.is.different. From long labors to short ones, planned cesareans to unplanned CBACs, induction, epidural, spontaneous labor, and so much more in between, we know you will take away so much inspiration from her stories. “I love supporting moms now because in labor when they're dying, I can say, I KNOW. When it's taking forever, I KNOW. When they end up with the C-section they didn't really want, I know.” Craft and Co. Doula ServicesThe Ultimate VBAC Prep Course for ParentsOnline VBAC Doula TrainingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

CONTENT WARNING: PREGNANCY LOSSEpisode Summary: In this week's episode of your favorite Korean Adoptee podcast, the Janchi Boys sit down and talk about birth mothers, Korea's truth and reconciliation and how family separation continues to shape us. Heads up, it's kind of a heavy one.Read the article that inspired the conversation---// Support the Show!Online at janchishow.com / @janchishowSupport the show at janchishow.com/supportWatch our Youtube VideosWrite us a note: janchishow@gmail.comThe Janchi Show Quick BioThe Janchi Show focuses on exploring intersectional identities and current events through the lens of adoption, race, lived experience and more. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes it's just the three of us. Either way, it's always a janchi!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee who was born in Seoul in the 1970s. He was adopted at the age of 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma along with a non-biological Korean adopted sister.  After going to college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He loves spending time with his wife and 3 kids, playing golf, and collecting Lego. He is in reunion with his biological family as the youngest of 7 and has been in contact since 2015.  He currently serves on the Advisory Council for KAAN and helps with the planning of their annual adoptee conference.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives.  Connect with Nathan!Website: http://www.coverve.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/nnowackPatrick ArmstrongPatrick Armstrong (he/him) is a transracial Korean American adoptee, podcaster, speaker, and community facilitator. He is one of the hosts of the Janchi Show, a podcast that explores and celebrates the experiences and stories of Korean adoptees everywhere. He also is host of Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong, a podcast where he discusses the missing pieces of the conversations we're already having. He is a cofounder of the Asian Adoptees of Indiana, a group dedicated to creating a safe, engaging community for all Asian adoptees who need it. He is currently based in Indianapolis with his wife and cat. Connect with Patrick!Website: http://patrickintheworld.meLinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickintheworldInstagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworldK.J. Roelke (@kjroelke)KJ (he/him) was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days as a web developer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.Connect with K.J.!Website: https://kjroelke.online/LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/kjroelkeInstagram: https://instagram.com/kjroelke// Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms:Apple: http://janchishow.com/appleSpotify: http://janchishow.com/spotifyYoutube: http://janchishow.com/youtubeGratitude & CreditsMichelle Nam for our logo and brandingJerry Won for bring us togetherThis show is created and produced by Patrick, Nathan and KJ and is the sole property of the Janchi Show, LLC.

In this episode of Facts vs Feelings, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, Chief Macro Strategist at Carson Group, dig into Apple reclaiming its title as the world's largest company by market cap after sitting out the AI spending race, while hyperscalers like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft pour ever-larger sums into CapEx. They break down record Q2 blended earnings growth of 38% year-over-year, the outsized role investment gains in private holdings like SpaceX and Anthropic played in Google's headline profit beat, andwhy core net income tells a different story. The conversation shifts to the "chip crash" playing out in South Korea, where the KOSPI has fallen more than 30% from its June 22 peak amid margin calls and central bank rate hikes, and what that says about crowded momentum trades and the explosion of leveraged ETF products tied to tech and semis. Ryan and Sonu also cover the rotation into low volatility, financials, and healthcare, why flows into tech remain historically stretched even after the pullback, and preview this week's Fed decision amid unusually high rate-hike odds. They close with apersonal update on Ryan's eye surgery, a shoutout to guest and TrendLabs Founder JC Parets' record-breaking episode, and details on the live 200th episode show in Boston.[Key Takeaways]Apple overtook NVIDIA as the world's largest company by market cap (~$4.9 trillion) after largely sitting out heavy AI CapEx spending, while free cash flow for semiconductor companies surpassed hyperscaler free cash flow for the first time this quarter.Q2 blended S&P 500 earnings growth hit 38% year-over-year, the best pace since Q3 2021, driven largely by tech (+65%), energy (+128%), and communication services (+112%); excluding Google, growth drops to 26%.A large share of Google's reported profit surge came from investment gains in private holdings (SpaceX, Anthropic) rather than core operations, a pattern also inflating net income at Amazon, NVIDIA, and Microsoft.South Korea's KOSPI fell roughly 33% from its June 22nd peak (before a further 10% one-day drop) as margin calls and a Bank of Korea rate hike hit heavily levered chip and momentum trades.Momentum's one-year excess return over the S&P 500 pulled back from the 96th to the 75th percentile relative to the last 40 years, while low volatility stocks are up 8% and financials up 11% since the market's June 2nd peak.Fed rate-hike odds this week sit near their highest pre-meeting level in recent memory, with the committee reportedly divided as inflation, a resilient labor market, and AI/Middle East-driven cost pressures complicate the outlook.Jump to:0:00 - Welcome And Quick Setup0:31 - Apple Reclaims Top Market Cap5:16 - AI Capex Arms Race Reality Check8:35 - Record Margins And Earnings Surge16:44 - South Korea Sparks Chip Crash23:49 - Ryan's Eye Patch Surgery Story29:58 - Why Tech Flows Look Crowded35:28 - Leveraged Products And Margin Call Risk42:40 - Rotation Into Low Vol And Defensives46:57 - Contrarian Thinking Versus Momentum54:41 - Interstellar Detour And Time Talk57:19 - Fed Uncertainty And Rate Hike Odds1:02:16 - Live Boston Show And Final ThanksConnect with Ryan:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandetrick/• X: https://x.com/RyanDetrickConnect with Sonu:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonu-varghese-phd/• X: https://x.com/sonusvarghese?lang=enQuestions about the show? We'd love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com

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Ze Long was born and raised in Germany to Cantonese parents from Guangzhou, and grew up speaking both languages at home before he could speak either one fluently outside it. Now living in Almaty, Kazakhstan, he joins me to talk about Cantonese food and culture — not the version most of us know from Chinese restaurants abroad, but the real regional differences, the history behind it, and what it means to carry a cuisine across three countries and counting.We get into the actual differences between Hong Kong and Guangdong (colonial history included), why congee became a survival food during hard times in China and what it's become since, the family soup tradition he avoided for years, and the fusion cooking his parents built at home using local German ingredients with Cantonese seasoning. We also talk about living in Beijing versus the south, and the very real north-south stereotypes that hold up more than you'd expect.If you can, watch this one instead of just listening — there are maps and photos throughout that add a lot of context.The Food I Take With Me: https://substack.com/@wherewefindhome/note/p-196644782?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=7usnd0Hong Kong with Tess Cheng: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2j1eFF29Uua84rom1kQF3c?si=ee65895878094f5fHang out with me: Food: @tastytrailstravelpod Life in Korea: @wherewefindhome Identity & Belonging: SubstackSources: Map: "Guangdong in China (+all claims hatched).svg" by TUBS, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guangdong_in_China_(%2Ball_claims_hatched).svg/ License Link: creativecommons.orgMap: "Guangdong2.png" by User: (WT-shared) Cacahuate at wts wikivoyage, PhiLiP (svg base), Shaundd (2019 modifications), used under CC BY-SA 2.0. License Link: creativecommons.org. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guangdong2.png

Dungeon Crawler Carl has officially taken over our lives—but does the series genuinely deserve all the hype?We discuss the characters we are terrified to lose, its surprisingly thoughtful commentary on misogyny and oppressive systems, and why rereading a familiar story can become an emotional life raft when everything else feels chaotic.We also talk about The Song of Achilles, The Spellshop, Heaven Official's Blessing, Suffs, Korea's Battle of Fates, trusting your intuition, Reykjavik, Tokyo, and an upcoming magical trip to Scotland.What was the best book you read this month?Join our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, every Friday at 1pm EST/10am PST here on ⁠YouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

The Sanna family of Chicago saw the end of the milkman and needed adapt their dairy business for the future. Hello Swiss Miss. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Seaside Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. I’m Dave Young and Stephen Semple sitting here. And he just told me what the topic is. And it took me back to, gosh, it took me back to my young teens sitting in a ski lodge drinking some hot chocolate. Stephen Semple: There you go. That’s a good one. Dave Young: This was the innovation in hot chocolate, and we’re going to talk about Swiss Miss. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: All right. And I’m trying to think of when that would’ve come out. Probably, I’m guessing the ’60s, ’70s? Stephen Semple: Yeah, it was ’60s. Dave Young: And it wasn’t long before my mom had a recipe for it would make a giant tub of it. It wasn’t Swiss Miss obviously, but it was like it’s powdered milk and cocoa and whatever else. I would just eat it by the spoonful dry. Stephen Semple: Wow. Really? Okay. There you go. Dave Young: Sure. I was doing those kinds of YouTube challenges before YouTube was around all by myself in my mom’s kitchen. Stephen Semple: Well, Swiss Miss was actually launched in 1961. 1961. It was created by the Sanna family, as you’ll learn in this. And it’s a bit of an interesting story. It’s almost like a seven-act play in terms of- Dave Young: The Sanna Family? Stephen Semple: Sanna family. S-A-N-N-A, Sanna. Dave Young: Sanna. Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And it said it’s a bit of an interesting journey. It’s almost like a seven-act play in terms of the stuff that happened. Dave Young: And I don’t know where this is going. I’m going to throw a weird guess out. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: One of the things that my mom put in her hot cocoa recipe was a powdered milk. And we used to drink this, a powdered milk called Sanalac. Stephen Semple: You’re right on the money, Dave. Dave Young: Is that right? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yep. Once again, ding, ding, ding. Dave nails it. Dave Young: All right, continue. Stephen Semple: Okay. Well, we’re done. We’re done now. Dave Young: For some reason, I saw it with one N, but yeah, it was weird. There was a period of a couple years where she didn’t buy milk at the store. She bought powdered milk and we had these jugs that had these plungers that stirred it up and we had powdered milk. It was almost like war rations in the ’70s or something. I don’t know why we did it. Stephen Semple: So this is a big part of the story. Now, Swiss Miss was started in ’61. It was sold in 1967 to Beatrice Foods. Now, the price wasn’t disclosed, but it’s estimated it was somewhere in the $10, $12 million range, which is not bad for 1967. Today, they’re owned by Conagra, and it’s estimated that they sell 50 million boxes a year of Swiss Miss hot chocolate, which is pretty- Dave Young: That’s a lot of hot chocolate. Stephen Semple: That’s a lot of hot chocolate. Our story starts with Anthony Sanna, who’s an Italian immigrant in Chicago, who starts Sanna Dairies, which is a milk distribution company. And at the time, milk was a really regular delivery. There was the milkman who came to the neighborhood delivering bottles of milk. Dave Young: Yeah. And we had a milkman. Maybe she didn’t like him and decided, “Sorry, we’re going the powdered route.” I don’t know. I don’t know. Stephen Semple: Interesting. Dave Young: We’ll never know. Stephen Semple: Following World War II, US consumers start going through a large transition. Suburbs, boom, refrigeration in the home becomes common, grocery stores emerge. Guess what? The writing on the wall for home milk delivery is there. Dave Young: The refrigerated section of the grocery store. Yep. Stephen Semple: Right. So Anthony sees this opportunity to create maybe what he should do instead of he’s got to pivot the business away from whole milk delivery to, “I’m going to build a shelf-stable milk product.” Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So now at the time, powder milk existed and had for generations, but the problem was it wasn’t convenient. It tended to float on the surface, formed like these stubborn lumps. It created a lot of dust. It required really vigorous mixing and it didn’t dissolve well in cold water. So shelf-stable, but not convenient. What Anthony Sanna developed was this milk drying. He did this more of this milk drying that turned it into Sanalac, which is one N. Dave Young: Sanalac. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Oh, is it? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It’s spelled with one N, but the family name is two Ns. And basically promote it as the first instant dry milk. And the word instant is important here because the milk was very fine, dense particles that when it hit the water, it blended better. Dave Young: I don’t remember there being anything wrong with it. It was like, “Oh, you dump the powder in, you put the water in, and the pitcher, it was a plastic pitcher and it had a plunger agitator thing, and now it’s milk. Have some cereal now.” Stephen Semple: The powdered milk previously was when the water hit the powder, the outside would become wet and sticky, trapping the brown powder inside, so it was all this work to break it down. Dave Young: It’s kind of like stirring up a protein drink today, right? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Where the Sanna process from Sanalac produced a powder that was more porous, less dusty, easier to wet, quicker dissolving. Great. Dave Young: Love it. Stephen Semple: So now what you’ve got is this patent that Charles Sanna put together was described as being instantly soluble, free-flowing, relatively dust-free, non-fat, dry milk. So the first act- Dave Young: Put that in a song. Stephen Semple: Exactly. So act one is we basically pivot away from the milkman. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So challenge to the business was milkman’s going away. That’s a powerful idea. Dave Young: Yeah, absolutely. Stephen Semple: Because my business is changing, I pivot. But I didn’t pivot away from the milk business, pivoted away to how the product is done. On its own, we could do a whole podcast on that, but we’re not done yet. So war breaks out with Korea. Korean War breaks out. Dave Young: Gotcha. Stephen Semple: And Charles takes the product and packages it in the small individual packets. Dave Young: Oh, okay. So you could have a cup of milk. Stephen Semple: So now it’s easy to transport and use it. You could have a cup of milk, you could use it as a creamer for coffee, all the other stuff. And he gets a huge contract with the government, but in order to meet the delivery requirements, he has to have a large inventory on hand of the milk powder. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: Korean War ends. What do you do with all the inventory? Dave Young: Oh my gosh. Stephen Semple: So he’s sitting on this massive amount of inventory. So what Charles notices is that there’s a lot of hot chocolate mixes at the time where cocoa and sugar, but required hot milk. Dave Young: You added milk. Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: Hot milk, he had to heat up. And as we know, heating up milk, it’s a bit of a pain in the neck because you can get the film on the top. Dave Young: Gotcha. Stephen Semple: It’s one of those things that goes from warm to boiling over instantaneously. It’s crazy. Dave Young: I can’t remember the last time I even tried. Stephen Semple: Right. Well, I’ve done it for some creams, things like that. It’s pain in the neck so, “What if the milk was part of the mix?” He asked himself. So he started experimenting with mixing in cocoa and sugar with his instant milk. Now you have a hot chocolate without heating milk. Dave Young: You could just use hot tap water. Stephen Semple: Exactly. Dave Young: Right? Yeah, a kid can make their own cup of hot chocolate. Stephen Semple: So act one, we make the powder milk. Act two, we put it in packaging. Act three, we now invent hot chocolate. So what’s the next act? So in 1959, they launch it, but they call it Brown Swiss. Dave Young: Brown Swiss, that’s not good. Nobody wants Brown Swiss. Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: So act one, we make the powder milk. Act two, we put it in packaging. Act three, we now invent hot chocolate. So what’s the next act? So in 1959, they launch it, but they call it Brown Swiss. Dave Young: Brown Swiss, that’s not good. Nobody wants Brown Swiss. Stephen Semple: So here they are. They didn’t invent hot chocolate, they didn’t invent hot beverages, but what they really created was this new thing, hot chocolate instant beverage. I’ll just open the pack, add hot water, ready to go. Now, where are they going to sell it? So what they decide to do was sell it to airlines because they could individually pack it. Dave Young: Airlines. Oh, yeah. Stephen Semple: Because remember, it’s late ’50s, airline travel’s glamorous. And so they approach the airlines and they say, “Hey, you should do this because this’ll be really easy for you to give people hot chocolate.” Dave Young: And nobody’s going to be boiling milk on an airplane. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Nobody wants to do that. So yeah, perfect. Perfect target. Stephen Semple: Right. But our story’s not quite done because they lose the airline contracts. And the reason is, here’s the ironic twist, they lose the contracts because the product is so popular, people are stealing packets and taking it home with them. Dave Young: That’s just good market research. That’s what that is. Stephen Semple: So it becomes way too expensive for the airlines to do this. But what they know is, “We got a hit. When that’s happening, we’ve got a hit.” But what they also realize is Brown Swiss is not really a good name. So in 1961, they rebrand it to Swiss Miss. And in the packaging, they lean heavily into the halo effect of Swiss and Swiss chocolate. Dave Young: Sure, sure. Yeah. And then there’s a little alpine girl in the logo, right? And she’s the Swiss Miss. Stephen Semple: Exactly. And the interesting thing is the product has nothing to do with Switzerland. It really doesn’t. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: But what they understood is there’s the halo effect of Swiss, which they understood with Brown Swiss, they understood Swiss has got this halo effect, but Brown Swiss was almost too weird and on the nose. Swiss Miss allowed them to create this lovely feeling, right? Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: And when you looked at the early packaging, there was Swiss lodges and this character, this Swiss character. Dave Young: We’d much rather think of our milk as coming from a happy cow with a bell around its neck in Switzerland than a modern day dairy operation. Stephen Semple: Right. Well, if you think about it, we often use these shortcuts to judge products. If something comes from Italy, we assume fashion. Germany, we assume engineering. Japan, we assume electronics. France, luxury. Switzerland, chocolate and watches. Dave Young: And holes in cheese. Stephen Semple: And holes in cheese. Yeah. So the company literally borrowed these decades of reputation and attached to it for that halo effect. And it just worked better when they did it with the name Swiss Miss than Brown Swiss. But what I loved is the path this went down is think about the innovations that Charles Sanna did. “I’m in a milk delivery business. Delivery’s going away. What do I do? I’ll make a shelf-stable product. That way I don’t have to deal with the delivery man.” Korean War comes along. “Oh, I’ve got an opportunity. Let me individually package it. Great. Oh, I’ve got all this inventory. What am I going to do with it? I’ll make hot chocolate.” He continually pivoted. And it wasn’t a pivot of leaving his industry. This is the other thing that gets me is when people are like, “Oh, I’m going to go over and do this other industry thing.” No, it was still all inside a consumer consuming a milk-like product. Dave Young: I wouldn’t be surprised if the hot chocolate mix that my mom made wasn’t a recipe from Sanalac. Stephen Semple: Maybe. Dave Young: Because the main ingredient is powdered milk. Stephen Semple: Right. That’s interesting. Dave Young: And you just add your own cocoa and sugar, but they’re still selling her powdered milk. Stephen Semple: Right. Yeah, they’re still selling their product. Yeah. Dave Young: Right? And if you want it more convenient, you want to take it on the road or take it on a ski trip or to the cabin in the woods or whatever, to the ice rink, you’d fill a Thermos with hot water and grab the packets and go. Stephen Semple: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. Yeah. Here’s the reason why I found this interesting is I want to think about where we are today. How much change is going to be happening due to AI, changes in population, things along that lines? And there’s going to be this temptation to go into different businesses. You don’t need to go into different businesses. Just look at the opportunity around the edges of your own industries because you already have a lot of knowledge about that industry. But what I really like is any one of these challenges, how many companies got wiped out following wars when the war ended and they were stuck on industry? In the motorcycle, so many companies, things like that would wipe out, didn’t wipe them out. Or things like a whole business pivoting in terms of what the business model is, like milk delivery man. Unbelievable innovations and pivots that I think really just shows how brilliant a business person Charles Sanna was. Dave Young: I think you can absolutely pare this down to he had a focus on removing friction. Stephen Semple: Yes, there you go. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And if you focus on removing friction between you and your customer, in the case of the milkman, right? The friction point as well [inaudible 00:15:47]. Stephen Semple: The milkman was removing. Yeah, but even getting into milkman- Dave Young: The guy dropped off the milk and I had to remember to pick it up off the porch before it spoiled and put it in the fridge, and then put the bottles back out. Stephen Semple: Right. But if you even think about the milkman, when it first came out, it was removing friction because it was brought to your home. Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. Stephen Semple: So the first removing of friction was bring milk to the home. Second removing of friction was remove the milkman. Next friction was put it in individual packages. It was that constant thinking because that’s even what landed them in the milkman business in the first place, I’m going to guess. Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. Very cool. Very cool. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And that’s something you should think about in your business is- Stephen Semple: Absolutely. Dave Young: … what’s getting in the way of my customers? What’s between me and my customers? Stephen Semple: Constantly make it easier for the customer. Constantly make it easier. Absolutely. Oh, and later on, of course, after the business was sold, I think when it was under Beatrice, the next little giggle that they did was putting the dried marshmallows in, so then all of a sudden you’d have the dried marshmallows in with the package. Dave Young: Oh, sure. Yeah. They’ve got all the different… There’s dark chocolate Swiss Miss. There’s all kinds of product fair issues. Now, we’re at about 16. Can I pull on another thread that might lead to somewhere else? I don’t know. It’s probably a dead end, but my understanding, this might be an American versus Canadianism, but this is only strangely interesting to me because I’m from Nebraska. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: So the name is Beatrice or- Stephen Semple: Beatrice. Dave Young: … the company here we would call it Beatrice. There’s a town in Nebraska, which is also where, that’s the Conagra folks. It’s Beatrice. The town is named Beatrice. Stephen Semple: Beatrice. Okay. Dave Young: And I don’t know if that’s where the food company got its start, but it’s like, “Here’s a word that’s got three different pronunciations.” I told you this was going nowhere, but we’re at 17 minutes now. Stephen Semple: Conagra bought Beatrice, whatever you want to call it. So yeah. Dave Young: If it was a woman, you’d just call her B. Stephen Semple: B. There you go. That’d be easier. Dave Young: Beatrice. All right. Well, now you’ve solved another one of my childhood mysteries, Stephen. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: Shed new light on why my mom was feeding us powdered milk all those years. Stephen Semple: There it is. Dave Young: All those years. Stephen Semple: There it is. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: All right. Dave Young: Thanks, looking forward to next time on the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

In this episode of the Traveling Groomers Podcast, the conversation focuses on sharing lessons and experiences from mobile and house call grooming, with a special spotlight on international grooming education and cultural exchange. Including the influence of Korean grooming techniques and educational structure, as detailed by special guest Stephenie Calhoun from the Meditative Groomer Academy. The discussion explored Stephanie's recent trip to Korea, her observations of their structured approach to grooming education, and her partnership with the Korean Kennel Club to bring new learning opportunities to the U.S. We discussed the value of hands-on seminars, differences and similarities in grooming methods, and the benefits of learning from diverse grooming cultures. Along the way, the episode also delved into personal anecdotes, travel stories, and a shared appreciation for Korean culture-culminating in an invitation for listeners to join upcoming international grooming experiences.

A.M. Edition for July 28. Monday's slump in chip stocks spreads to Asian markets. Finance editor Alex Frangos says new concerns that China is catching up in the technological arms race come just as investors brace for updates on how much hyperscalers are spending on the AI buildout. Plus, as Volodymyr Zelensky returns to the White House, WSJ's Marcus Walker says the Ukrainian president is hoping to turn President Trump's fresh optimism about the war against Russia into a promise of more support. And Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to warn of headwinds in China, as the country's appetite for foreign cars continues to decline. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dario Amodei said Anthropic never backed an open-weights ban, pitching mandatory safety tests instead as OpenAI and Google signed on. Altman headed to Washington, Korea's KOSPI cratered 11% on AI jitters, Apple launched Klarna leasing, and shipped 194 CVE fixes. Anthropic wants tests, not bans, as OpenAI and Google back open weights (The New Stack) Source: Sam Altman will meet with senior US officials, lawmakers, and economists in Washington, DC, this week to preview OpenAI's upcoming family of AI models (CNBC) South Korea's KOSPI drops 11%+, led by chip stocks, amid concerns over China's chipmaking progress and the AI spending boom; Samsung falls 11%+ and SK Hynix 12% (Bloomberg) Credit default swap prices tied to Oracle, SpaceX, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Broadcom, and Nvidia hit record highs as investors turn jittery over Big Tech's data center debt; Oracle's five-year CDS reached 215bps (FT) Apple launches Apple Upgrade, a new US leasing program in partnership with Klarna that replaces the iPhone Upgrade Program, starting at $17.99/month for iPhones (MacRumors) Apple releases 26.6 updates for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS with a huge number of security fixes; macOS Tahoe 26.6 alone addresses 155 CVEs (9to5Mac) Subscribe to the ad-free feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gaius and Germanicus: The discussion focuses on the "shrinking presidency" of Mr. Trump in 2026, drawing parallels to the diminished 19th-century stature of Benjamin Harrison. The hosts argue that geriatric leadership and the "unbelievable" stress of failing wars make 8-year terms unsustainable, suggesting a shift to single six-year terms. Germanicus proposes a radical "rosy scenario": the US should "slough off" dependent possessions like Europe—which he views as a drain—to focus on viable partners like Japan and Korea. This mirrors the Western Roman Empire's collapse, which allowed the Greek-speaking Eastern Empire (Constantinople) to thrive for another millennium. They warn that the US is already in an active civil war that will intensify due to "lazy left" policies like court-packing. They conclude by searching for a "smiling Greek" source of survival amidst American upheaval. (2)1892