Podcasts about Lever

As parents, we're told homicidal maniacs, drug peddlers, and creeps are lurking in every shadow, waiting to grab your children. But is that true? Is our obsession with keeping our kids safe doing more harm than good? Today on Lever Time, David Sirota investigates the difference between good parenting and overparenting — and the political history behind our fear that kidnappers are roaming the streets. David enlists the help of author and advocate Lenore Skenazy, a champion for “free-range parenting,” who was once labeled the World's Worst Mom when she let her child ride the New York City subway alone.  Want to hear more? As an exclusive bonus to our paid subscribers, click here for David's full conversation with Lenore Skenazy. Lenore explains how to protect kids on social media, how she developed her parenting philosophy, and so much more. Not yet a paid subscriber? Click here for a special membership offer exclusive to Lever Time listeners. Click here for a full transcript of the episode. To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forvirret av treningsråd? Du er ikke alene. Denne episoden kutter gjennom støyen og går rett på sak: 10 myter som holder folk tilbake og sannhetene som faktisk gir resultater. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Chuck Schumer posted this week in part, “Trump's only principles are hypocrisy and corruption. Bombing unmarked boats in the Caribbean one day, pardoning notorious drug traffickers the next.” How can such high levels of corruption happen and what has led us to this point? Journalist and author David Sirota points out that the staggering levels of corruption that we're seeing within U.S. politics right now is the result of a decades long agenda to essentially make anti-bribery laws unenforceable. Sirota is a co-author of “Master Plan: The Hidden Plot To Legalize Corruption In America” and the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever. He joins WITHpod to discuss historical parallels to the present moment, corruption being normalized and more. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lever la main pour saluer est l'un des gestes humains les plus universels, et pourtant son origine est bien plus ancienne qu'on ne l'imagine. Ce geste remonte à l'Antiquité, quand montrer sa main ouverte signifiait : « Je ne porte pas d'arme ». Dans les sociétés guerrières, qu'il s'agisse des Grecs, des Romains ou de nombreux peuples nomades, approcher quelqu'un impliquait toujours un risque. En levant le bras, paume visible, on prouvait instantanément ses intentions pacifiques. C'était un signe de non-agression, devenu peu à peu symbole de respect et de reconnaissance. Dans la Rome antique, on utilise le salut de la main dans les rassemblements politiques ou militaires pour manifester son soutien ou pour adresser un salut formel. Avec le temps, ce geste s'adoucit, se standardise et devient un signe de politesse dans de nombreuses cultures.Ce geste connaît des variantes. Lever la main peut être un simple signe de reconnaissance à distance, un moyen d'attirer l'attention ou un salut plus cérémonial. Sa valeur principale reste néanmoins la même : montrer que l'on vient en paix, montrer quelque chose d'ouvert, de visible, d'honnête. Parce qu'il peut être exécuté sans contact et est compréhensible instantanément, ce salut s'est répandu dans de nombreuses civilisations.La poignée de main, elle, possède une origine voisine mais une fonction légèrement différente. On la retrouve en Europe dès le Moyen Âge : lorsque deux individus se rencontraient, ils saisissaient réciproquement leur main droite – la main de l'épée – pour confirmer qu'aucun ne tenterait d'attaque surprise. Le geste permettait aussi de vérifier qu'aucune dague n'était dissimulée. Cette idée de sécurité partagée a donné naissance à une autre dimension : la confiance. Au fil du temps, la poignée de main est devenue un rituel d'accord, un moyen de conclure un pacte ou un engagement verbal entre deux personnes.La comparaison révèle donc un point essentiel. Lever la main est un geste à distance, accessible, rapide, exprimant la non-agression et la reconnaissance mutuelle. Il suffit de le voir pour en comprendre le sens. La poignée de main, en revanche, implique un contact physique, une proximité et une dimension contractuelle plus forte. Elle scelle quelque chose, qu'il s'agisse d'une rencontre, d'un accord ou d'un respect mutuel plus affirmé.En résumé, lever la main est un héritage symbolique de sécurité visible ; se serrer la main est une version plus intime et engageante du même principe. Ensemble, ces gestes racontent comment les humains ont transformé la méfiance primitive en rituels sociaux de confiance. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Vous pensez viser grand ? Attendez de voir comment raisonnent les entrepreneurs qui visent 10x plus !On va décortiquer sans détour les mécanismes mentaux, les décisions difficiles et les choix stratégiques qui permettent de passer d'un business « qui tourne »… à un business qui change de dimension.J'accueille Jérémy Goillot : ex Head of Growth chez Spendesk, passé par un parcours US, freelance à 20K/mois, aujourd'hui CEO de Mobile First… et qui a levé 10 millions d'euros en partant de zéro.Il nous parle de son expérience, de ses ambitions, de sa vision et aussi... de ses prises de risque.En 1h, vous aurez une bonne dose de mindset, de stratégie, de chaos maîtrisé et de discipline : tout ce qui peut vous aider à voir au-delà de votre business actuel.En résumé :➡️ Quitter un job prestigieux pour entreprendre : comment décider sans tout faire exploser ?➡️ Reconstruire son identité entrepreneuriale : comment dépasser votre environnement actuel pour penser plus grand ?➡️ Lever des fonds ou scaler en partant de rien : comment construire une vision qui ouvre un nouveau niveau de jeu ?Bonne écoute

After a short discussion on how to feel good post travel for training/races and a quick discussion on having sex during race week the crew dive into the main topic for today's podcast - “real or overreaction” where someone makes a statement and everyone judges if it is a real or an overreaction and gives their reason why. It ends up being a pretty brutally honest and at times controversial segment that was more interesting than everyone even anticipated. After that the guys read your Spotify comments and finish with an exciting announcement. Listen to the AFTER HOURS podcast on Patreon here - CLICK HERE Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Pillar: Use the code TTH to get 15% off your first order with Pillar Performance at Pillar Performance or use  The Feed  for North American customers Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

Vilken julkalender minns du fortfarande? Hör Karlavagnens lyssnare berätta om allt det som gjort julkalendrar oförglömliga! Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Från Teskedsgumman till Snödrömmar (SVT 2024) och Mirakelsyskonen (Sveriges Radio 2024) – vilken julkalender gör sig fortfarande påmind?Den 1a december startar årets kalendrar, men julkalendern som fenomen har följt generationer genom decembermörkret. Vilken julkalender formade just din eller dina barns barndomsmorgnar? Var det en låt, en karaktär eller en oväntad twist som etsat sig fast. Hör av dig och berätta! Julkalendrar med Pia HerreraRing eller mejla oss, på karlavagnen@sverigesradio.se eller skriv till oss på Facebook och Instagram. Telefonslussen öppnar kl. 21.Programmet startar ca kl. 22:30.

En kold novembernat i 2012 blev den kun 21-årige Jonas Thomsen Sekyere slået ihjel med en kniv i i Kødbyen i hjertet af København. Det var en rystelse for hans generation og især for vennekredsen på Regensen. Hver og en har de siden forsøgt at leve op til ordet på den gravsten, de rejste til hans minde. I næste uge, 13 år senere, falder dommen over den mand, der har erkendt, at han slog Jonas Thomsen Sekyere ihjel. Artiklen er skrevet og læst højt af Rasmus Karkov Producer: Caroline Toft Baunkjær Find alle højtlæste artikler fra Berlingske herSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Luke Goldstein, investigative reporter, The Lever

Aujourd'hui, je reçois Zeineb, la fondatrice de La Source des femmes, pour vous faire vivre un voyage puissant au cœur de notre puissance originelle et de nos besoins primaires de femmes du Monde.Zeineb est née à Fès au Maroc et a grandi à Rabat, bercée par l'océan Atlantique, avant de rejoindre Paris où elle vit jusqu'alors. Zeineb vient dans cet épisode se déposer en toute authenticité et avec justesse dans chacun de ses mots. Son partage est une ode à l'amour, à la douceur, à la sororité et à l'éveil.Zeineb revient sur ses premiers arrêts de grossesse. Ces "âmes qui l'ont élevée" comme elle le dit avec tant d'humilité. Puis, elle revient sur sa propre naissance de maman à travers son souhait inné d'enfanter de manière physiologique. Un souhait de cœur qu'elle dévoile ne pas être forcément celui de son entourage qu'il soit familial ou amical. Aussi, en ce sens, elle va bousculer les protocoles lorsqu'on lui propose un déclenchement. Elle vient vous conter avec force comment elle va devoir convaincre d'autres femmes, (professionnelles ou non) de son choix viscéral, naturel et profondément humain, de donner naissance sans péridurale, dans un espace approprié à la naissance physiologique. Un récit de naissance incroyablement puissant qui se termine dans un bain de sororité incroyablement pur entre Zeineb, sa fille et l'équipe soignante de la maternité où elle a accouchée.Derrière ce passage puissant, Zeineb revient sur la traversée qu'elle a connue, que certains nommeront "burn-out" mais qu'elle nomme "saut quantique". Là, s'ouvre un voyage spirituel au cœur de sa matrice, de son essence profonde au contact de sa lignée de femmes, de ses racines.De ces transformations, Zeineb nous dessine ainsi l'origine de La Source des Femmes, un lieu ressource, un espace simple qu'elle a créé avec le cœur et ce besoin d'offrir à chaque femme un endroit où se déposer afin de déposer le/son voile. Un lieu authentique, chaleureux né des traditions qu'elle connait depuis son enfance, au Maroc, où les femmes venaient se relier, chanter, pleurer, danser, parler, tisser...Cet échange est à l'image de ce lieu que Zeineb a créé : Une invitation à revenir à la Source, notre source, en faisant résonner ce besoin profond de liens entre femmes, une sororité pure et authentique.

La coupure annuelle… voilà un sujet qui revient à la fin de chaque année chez les coureurs. Chaque hiver, entre fatigue accumulée, reprises professionnelles intenses et conditions météo moins engageantes, beaucoup s'interrogent :

ONE GRAY OCTOBER day in 1898, three British ship captains were sitting in the parlor of the Seamen's Rest, a sort of YMCA for sailors located in the bustling port of Tacoma. They were in a betting mood. One of them, although he didn't know it, was gambling with his life. All three skippers captained full-rigged windjammers. They were H.A. Lever of the Imerhorne; David Thompson of the Earl of Dalhousie; and Charles McBride of the 265-foot clipper Atalanta. Atalanta, you may recall, was the virgin-huntress character in Greek mythology who challenged all her suitors to bet their lives on a footrace against her. If they won, they got to marry her; if they lost, they were put to death. And, until Hippomenes came along and cheated by throwing golden apples, she won, and they died, every time. The Atalanta was named after her in a reference to its great speed; she was one of the fastest sailing ships in the world. But, before too long, the name would seem appropriate in other ways as well. ... (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1905a.shipwreck-atalanta-wager-gone-wrong-546.html)

Alicia revient sur une galère survenue lors de leur premier été en Indonésie : sa fille s'est tordu la cheville au Club Med, alors qu'ils pensaient vivre une fin de séjour tranquille.Écouter l'épisode en entier : Lever de soleil sur le volcan Bromo, rizières, cascades & surf en Indonésie-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Avec : Benjamin Amar, professeur d'histoire-géographie. Élise Goldfarb, entrepreneure. Et Frédéric Hermel, journaliste RMC. - Accompagnée de Charles Magnien et sa bande, Estelle Denis s'invite à la table des français pour traiter des sujets qui font leur quotidien. Société, conso, actualité, débats, coup de gueule, coups de cœurs… En simultané sur RMC Story.

I have Andie Crosby with me again for the second part of a two-part series on why cardiovascular health is the number one longevity lever for women.  Today, in Part 2, we explore how a healthy endothelial glycocalyx matrix helps your body produce more nitric oxide, which supports energy, sexual vitality, and even skin radiance. We also explain what could damage your ability to produce nitric oxide naturally. If you have not yet done so, please listen to Part 1 first, to learn about the endothelial glycocalyx matrix before listening to Part 2. How to Support Nitric Oxide Production Maintain a healthy glycocalyx through diet, exercise, and lifestyle Test your nitric oxide levels to know if you are deficient Supplement strategically if your levels are low  Exercise regularly to increase nitric oxide during activity and improve recovery afterward Bio: Andie Crosby Andie Crosby is a seasoned business leader and passionate advocate for health and longevity.  After decades leading marketing and brand development for companies like Nike, Apple, and Procter & Gamble, her focus shifted in her 40s when she experienced firsthand the impact of hormonal changes, inflammation, and the power of nutrition to transform health.  A simple elimination diet revealed how profoundly food and lifestyle impacted her well-being, sparking a deep curiosity about health and healing.  This led her to The Institute for Functional Medicine, where she became the first Chief Marketing Officer.  Over ten years, Andie built IFM's marketing and partnerships teams, driving a 13-fold increase in practitioner education and advancing personalized, systems-based care.  Today, as President of Calroy Health Sciences, Andie leads innovation in cardiovascular and joint health.  Her mission is to raise awareness of the vascular system's foundational role - not only in disease prevention but also in longevity, brain health, and performance. She believes we have the tools to change the trajectory of our healthspan and empowers people to take control by asking the right questions.  Andie brings a relatable, purpose-driven perspective on living longer, better, and embracing midlife as a powerful opportunity for health transformation.  In this episode: What is nitric oxide? Why the glycocalyx is critical for nitric oxide production and blood vessel function How nitric oxide affects blood pressure, circulation, sexual health, and recovery after exercise  How aging and lifestyle choices reduce natural nitric oxide  How to monitor your nitric oxide level  The benefits of targeted supplementation  Why proactive cardiovascular care is crucial Links and Resources: Use CODE BERGAMOT to get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠Citrus Bergamot⁠ Use CODE BERBERINE to get 10% off ⁠⁠Berberine⁠ Guest Social Media Links: Calroy Health Sciences on Instagram Calroy Health Sciences on Facebook Relative Links for This Show: ⁠Use this link for 10% off⁠ (And a Free Bag of Oral Microbiome Gum) Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

En France, le taux de pauvreté a atteint son plus haut niveau depuis quasiment trente ans. Parmi les populations les plus touchées, se trouvent les familles monoparentales. Il y en a de plus en plus, une famille sur 4. À leur tête, le parent est dans l'immense majorité des cas une maman. Elles élèvent un ou plusieurs enfants, travaillent ou survivent grâce aux aides, habitent en banlieue, en campagne ou en ville.   Ces mamans solos, qui se sentent souvent livrées à elles-mêmes, luttent désormais pour plus de droits, plus d'assistance et davantage de dignité… Les aides étant insuffisantes à échelle nationale, des communes prennent le problème à bras-le-corps pour aider ces mères aux multiples besoins. «Mamans séparées : élever ses enfants malgré tout», un Grand reportage de Lou Ecalle.

Lever vi i en tid präglad av en manlighet i kris? Historikern Carl-Mikael A. Teglund synar manlighetens historia och drar några angelägna slutsatser om vår egen tid. Inläsare: Magnus Thorén

Alicia partage sa manière d'organiser un mois complet en Indonésie : billets réservés dix mois à l'avance, Excel pour planifier chaque journée, hébergements annulables, itinéraires construits autour des envies des ados et vérification systématique du wifi pour travailler à distance. Elle recommande aussi de passer par une agence fiable pour le Bromo, de vérifier les jours d'ouverture des temples et de se préparer à des trajets parfois longs entre les îles.Écouter l'épisode en entier : Lever de soleil sur le volcan Bromo, rizières, cascades & surf en Indonésie-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

I denne panelsnak taler vi med tre pårørende om bekymringer, ansvar og alt det usynlige, der påvirker dem, som står tættest når ens børn eller partner har type 1-diabetes. Vi skal høre om, hvordan man som partner eller forælder finder balancen mellem omsorg, anerkendelse og overbeskyttelse og samtidig giver panelet et værdifuldt indblik i hvordan det påvirker livet og hverdagen når type 1-diabetes bliver en livslang følgesvend - ikke kun for den der har sygdommen, men for hele familien.  Panelet består af udviklingskonsulent Maja Raaschou Kristensen, hvis to ud af tre børn har type 1-diabetes, head of operations Oscar Jantzen, hvis hustru fik diagnosen som voksen, og smykkedesigner Marie Louise Jonesen, hvis mand har levet med sygdommen siden sin barndom.

Tu veux commencer ta journée du bon pied - Commence par te lever au bon moment by Rav David Touitou

From flying to online shopping to using social media, everything seems to be getting worse. It's all — pardon our language here — shittier. According to today's Lever Time guest, that's no accident. Cory Doctorow is the author of Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It. In this episode, Doctorow explains how enshittification works, how it's infected our online spaces, and what we can do to stop it. Plus, as an exclusive bonus to our paid subscribers, click here for the rest of David's conversation with Cory Doctorow. They talk about why Americans are trapped on Facebook or Microsoft Office and how Donald Trump is using tech companies as weapons in his trade war. Doctorow also offers a few simple solutions to stop our world from going to shit. Not yet a paid subscriber? Click here for a special membership offer exclusive to Lever Time listeners. To leave a tip for The Lever, ⁠click here⁠. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. ⁠Click here⁠⁠ for a transcript of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pour leur deuxième été en Indonésie, Alicia organise un itinéraire centré sur Bali. Ubud les occupe six jours avec ses rizières et ses villages. Sidemen offre une parenthèse plus sauvage, entre pluie, boue et collines verdoyantes. Ils repartent ensuite sur les Gili avant de conclure le voyage à Nusa Dua, au Club Med, pour quelques jours de repos après des semaines bien remplies.Écouter l'épisode en entier : Lever de soleil sur le volcan Bromo, rizières, cascades & surf en Indonésie-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

We start this week's podcast by answering all of your controversial/hard hitting questions and discussing your strong opinions from the Spotify comments of last weeks podcast. We then ask each other some on the spot questions without any prior warning and finish the show off with a piss taking “are you cooler than this person in triathlon” segment. Listen to the AFTER HOURS podcast on Patreon here - CLICK HERE Precision: Use the code TTH25 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever Nord VPN:Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit  nordvpn.com/triathlonhour to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee!

Got feedback about this episode? Send Carolyn a textThis episode is brought to you by Lever Movement, the bodyweight-support treadmill system that has been key in keeping Carolyn injury-free this build.With just a few weeks to go, Johnny and I sit down to talk about how our training is really going heading into The Marathon Project — aka “The Project.” We break down the latest race updates (celebrity pacers, HOKA as presenting sponsor, free Rocket X 3s for the Gold Wave, and the Privateer program), plus:our race goals (Sub-2:39 for Johnny + sub-3:20 for me)what's working in our trainingstaying healthy (Lever!)the Puma Fast R3 shoe fiasco

Avec Ophélie Vanbremeersch, fondatrice des Lunettes de Zac, je redécouvre la définition du mot résilience.Après avoir perdu sa maman la veille de son bac, elle s'endette avec pour objectif de révolutionner le marché des lunettes. Elle raconte comment elle a quitté son associé, géré l'angoisse, traversé les galères financières et trouvé un sens plus grand à son aventure.

Sur les îles Gili, Alicia et sa famille profitent d'une atmosphère où tout se fait à pied ou à vélo. Pas de moteurs, juste la mer, les plongées, le snorkeling et les tortues. C'est ici que la famille trouve un vrai moment de calme entre deux étapes plus actives. Les Gili deviennent un coup de cœur, au point d'y retourner lors de leur deuxième voyage.Écouter l'épisode en entier : Lever de soleil sur le volcan Bromo, rizières, cascades & surf en Indonésie-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Titta på Ville Männistös predikan om mission!   Se hela Gudstjänsten här: https://www.youtube.com/live/jGrrRtUCYSQ   Mer från Livets Ord: https://linktr.ee/livetsord   #livetsord

DEMAIN je reçois ⁠Ophélie Vanbremeersch⁠, fondatrice des ⁠Lunettes de Zac⁠ - le “⁠Back Market des lunettes⁠”Après avoir perdu sa maman la veille de son bac, elle s'endette avec pour objectif de révolutionner le marché des lunettes. Elle raconte comment elle a quitté son associé, géré l'angoisse, traversé les galères financières et trouvé un sens plus grand à son aventure.

Après Java, Alicia emmène sa famille à Lombok pour changer d'ambiance. L'arrivée sur l'île marque un réel contraste : plus calme, plus douce, tournée vers la mer. C'est une transition parfaite avant de rejoindre les îles Gili, avec des paysages apaisants et un rythme plus simple qui fait du bien après les journées intenses passées autour des volcans.Écouter l'épisode en entier : Lever de soleil sur le volcan Bromo, rizières, cascades & surf en Indonésie-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Alicia raconte leur arrivée à Yogyakarta, loin de l'image qu'ils se faisaient de l'Indonésie. Entre la ville animée, les carrioles tirées par des chevaux, les habitants curieux et l'appel à la prière à 4 h du matin, Java a été un vrai choc culturel. Elle explique comment elle a dû adapter sa tenue pour se sentir à l'aise, et comment cette première étape a donné le ton d'un voyage très différent de ce qu'ils avaient connu en Asie.Écouter l'épisode en entier : Lever de soleil sur le volcan Bromo, rizières, cascades & surf en Indonésie-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Chaque été, Alicia, Antoine et leurs deux ados de 13 et 15 ans troquent le quotidien contre un mois d'aventure, entre sacs à dos, wifi obligatoire et envie d'ailleurs. Après avoir sillonné l'Asie, ils ont craqué pour l'Indonésie… au point d'y retourner deux étés de suite.Au programme : Java, Lombok, les îles Gili et Bali. Deux voyages, deux ambiances, mais la même envie de découvrir la richesse incroyable de l'archipel. Du lever de soleil sur le volcan Bromo aux cascades perdues dans la jungle, des villages colorés de Java aux plages de sable blanc de Gili, la famille a enchaîné les émotions. Et comme souvent, il y a eu quelques galères : des temples fermés, un réveil à 3 h pour un lever de soleil… mais aussi des rencontres inoubliables et beaucoup de rires.Si vous aimez les voyages bien préparés, mais pleins de surprises, les volcans et les plages de rêve, vous allez adorer cet épisode.-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

Listen in on a Team Strength Running coaching call, where Jason takes questions from the community about training, long runs, workout strategy, and more.  To join one of these calls, join the team here.  We discuss:  Long run strategy (related podcast with David Roche!) The value of lifting heavy weights (start here) How to balance speed and mileage  Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! Thank You Lever! I'm excited to partner with Lever - a bodyweight support system that helps you run further or faster with less effort and injury risk.   You've probably seen pro runners using Lever - it attaches to any treadmill and you hook into it like a harness. It effectively makes you lighter, enabling you to run more volume than you normally could with reduced injury risk, run faster with less effort, or return to running after an injury more effectively. Lever allows you to do more running with less risk. From building mileage, introducing faster workouts, aiding your return to running after a break, Lever has a place in every phase of training. The pro's have been using Lever for years, giving them the advantage of more training with fewer injuries. They're also common in physical therapy offices. Because you can run with less body weight, you can gain fitness and practice good technique without risking your recovery. Go to levermovement.com and use code Strength20 for 20% off any system (and that's with a capital S). If you're injury-prone or are looking to take a big swing at your goals this year, now is the time for Lever. That's levermovement.com with code Strength20 for 20% off any system. Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolytes with some of the highest sodium levels you can find. With 1000mg per serving, they help replenish what's lost when you're going long. There's also no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And BIG news! Their newest flavor is now permanently available : LEMONADE SALT! I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. I'm like a Salt Fairy. If you haven't tried it yet, you have to give it a chance. For performance and recovery, try any flavor and get a free sample pack to try everything on this page.

This week my company, RecTech media announced the official rebrand of our press release newswire service from RecTech PR to HR Technology Wire. https://hrtechfeed.com/introducing-hr-technology-wire/ ZoomInfo the Go-To-Market (GTM) Intelligence and Talent Solutions platform, today announced the launch of its AI Builder Catalog, a specialized dataset that surfaces verifiable Proof-of-Work Signals to accelerate AI hiring. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-zoominfo-employ/ Employ Inc., a leading provider of people-first, intelligent hiring solutions across JazzHR, Lever, and Jobvite, today announced the launch of the AI Screening Companion….Built using IBM watsonx.governance, the AI Screening Companion delivers proactive, intelligent assistance that goes beyond basic automation.  https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-zoominfo-employ/ CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2025 — Yello, a leading provider of early talent acquisition software solutions, today announces the acquisition of Symba, the go-to platform for new hire readiness. Through this acquisition, Yello will help employers reduce the manual work of running internship and new grad programs while maximizing candidate engagement and conversion rates. https://hrtechfeed.com/yello-acquires-symba-onboarding-tool/ SAN JOSE, CA—Zoom has announced the acquisition of BrightHire, a leading AI-powered hiring intelligence platform, in a move to significantly expand its enterprise offering and embed intelligent capabilities into the critical talent acquisition workflow. The purchase, which was announced in a blog post, integrates BrightHire's capabilities directly into Zoom Workplace, the company's AI-first work platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/interviews-zoom-acquires-brighthire/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is it possible that a small fraction of your tasks is responsible for almost all of your progress? Most people drown in endless to-dos, believing productivity comes from doing more. But the truth is far more straightforward, and far more liberating. In this encore episode, we unpack the 20% of actions that quietly drive […]

I'm excited to have Andie Crosby join me for a two-part series. In Part 1 today, we dive into why cardiovascular health is the number one longevity lever for women and how it is often ignored until it is too late. We explore the critical role of the endothelial glycocalyx, a microscopic life-sustaining structure that is essential for vascular integrity, the inflammation response, and nutrient delivery.  In Part 2 next week, we will cover how nitric oxide supports energy, sexual vitality, and even skin radiance, and factors that could damage the ability to produce it naturally.  How to Protect and Support the Endothelial Glycocalyx Reduce stress  Manage blood sugar   Prioritize sleep Meditate  Take clinically researched supplements.   Monitor your cardiovascular health with diagnostics and lifestyle tracking to catch and reverse arterial aging before it starts to progress. Bio: Andie Crosby Andie Crosby is a seasoned business leader and passionate advocate for health and longevity.  After decades leading marketing and brand development for companies like Nike, Apple, and Procter & Gamble, her focus shifted in her 40s when she experienced firsthand the impact of hormonal changes, inflammation, and the power of nutrition to transform health.  A simple elimination diet revealed how profoundly food and lifestyle impacted her well-being, sparking a deep curiosity about health and healing.  This led her to the Institute for Functional Medicine, where she became the first Chief Marketing Officer.  Over ten years, Andie built IFM's marketing and partnerships teams, driving a 13-fold increase in practitioner education and advancing personalized, systems-based care.  Today, as President of Calroy Health Sciences, Andie leads innovation in cardiovascular and joint health.  Her mission is to raise awareness of the vascular system's foundational role - not only in disease prevention, but also in longevity, brain health, and performance. She believes we have the tools to change the trajectory of our healthspan and empowers people to take control by asking the right questions.  Andie brings a relatable, purpose-driven perspective on living longer, better, and embracing midlife as a powerful opportunity for health transformation.  In this episode: Why traditional health measures do not always reveal hidden cardiovascular risks The value of vascular age testing to uncover silent inflammation and plaque in arteries How lifestyle and stress factors can silently impact heart health over time. How perimenopause and hormonal changes dramatically increase cardiovascular risk in women Why cardiovascular disease is often overlooked until it's too late What advanced diagnostics can reveal beyond a standard blood panel How emerging knowledge about the endothelial glycocalyx is reshaping our understanding of vascular health The benefits of supplements, meditation, stress management, and improving your diet to reverse arterial aging Links and Resources: ⁠⁠Your Longevity Blueprint Omega 3s – 60 capsules ⁠https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/product/coq10-100-mg/ Guest Social Media Links: Calroy Health Sciences on Instagram Calroy Health Sciences on Facebook Relative Links for This Show: Use this link for 10% off (And a Free Bag of Oral Microbiome Gum) Follow Your Longevity Blueprint  On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online   Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray  On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast

201: On this episode, we talk about an Annie Oakley gun up for auction, the Sig P320 Reserve, the Henry SPD, Shoeld X Carry Comp, and Woox new Bravado stock for Marlin and Henry lever actions! There are already “switches” for the “Unswitchable” Glock V Models I shot a Mean Arms Maul PCC Jaki and Tony went hunting and Jaki got her first run in with a buck! If you guys want to save some on your own set of sexy Italian wood furniture from Woox for your shotgun or AR be sure to use code: laughnload10 For that Blackout Coffee link to support the show click https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=SJxs6gMea Be sure to use code LNL20 if it is your first order and get 20% off! Thanks for all of your guy's support! We love ya! Please help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast! Thank you! Got questions? Email us at pewtimepodcast@gmail.com If you want to book Tony for a class email him at performancegun@gmail.com Looking for some new range wear? Head over to https://www.laughnload.com to check out some of the shirts, hats, hoodies and more that are currently available. What to check out some more from us you can search Laugh n Load on IG, FB and YouTube. FB: https://www.facebook.com/252407111792056/ IG: https://instagram.com/laughnload?igshid=tm0tboj9syru YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK8P5NQ_sCpz1Hwasmd62Q

201: On this episode, we talk about an Annie Oakley gun up for auction, the Sig P320 Reserve, the Henry SPD, Shoeld X Carry Comp, and Woox new Bravado stock for Marlin and Henry lever actions!There are already “switches” for the “Unswitchable” Glock V ModelsI shot a Mean Arms Maul PCCJaki and Tony went hunting and Jaki got her first run in with a buck! If you guys want to save some on your own set of sexy Italian wood furniture from Woox for your shotgun or AR be sure to usecode: laughnload10For that Blackout Coffee link to support the show click https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=SJxs6gMea Be sure to use code LNL20 if it is your first order and get 20% off!Thanks for all of your guy's support! We love ya!Please help us out by rating and reviewing the podcast! Thank you!Got questions? Email us at pewtimepodcast@gmail.comIf you want to book Tony for a class email him at performancegun@gmail.com Looking for some new range wear?Head over to https://www.laughnload.com to check out some of the shirts, hats, hoodies and more that are currently available. What to check out some more from us you can search Laugh n Load on IG, FB and YouTube. FB: https://www.facebook.com/252407111792056/IG: https://instagram.com/laughnload?igshid=tm0tboj9syruYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvK8P5NQ_sCpz1Hwasmd62Q

The U.S. House just voted to force the Trump administration to release every document it has on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his powerful associates. The move comes after Congress released 23,000 pages of Epstein emails and text messages, a data dump that references Donald Trump more than 1,500 times and has so thoroughly tarnished former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers that he's stepped back from public commitments. Now, many more revelations are likely to come. In this special episode of Lever Time, David Sirota sits down for a live interview with two people who've led the long and brutal fight to expose the Epstein scandal. First, investigative journalist Julie K. Brown, whose reporting originally broke open the Epstein scandal, joins the podcast to explore the revelations from the newly released documents. Then, David speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who has been leading the bipartisan fight to force the government to release the Epstein files. Click here for a transcript of this episode Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at levernews.com/join. To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode: 3340 We look at the curious mechanics behind scissors.  Today, let's look at scissors.

Your arm swing isn't just movement—it's balance, rhythm, and power. Get it wrong, and you're leaving free speed on the table.What if the thing you're ignoring in your running form is secretly draining your energy mile after mile? This episode breaks down the real, science-backed reason why your arm swing is a powerhouse for efficiency and balance, not just for looks. I'll give you four simple fixes and drills you can use immediately to clean up your mechanics, reduce wasted effort, and finally start feeling as strong at the end of your run as you did at the beginning.Key TakeawaysArm swing isn't just for looks. It's essential for balance and energy efficiency. Poor arm movement forces your core and legs to overcompensate, wasting fuel and slowing you down.Four small tweaks—dropped shoulders, soft 90° elbows, driving hands back (not across), and relaxed “potato chip” hands—add up to smoother, fresher running.Your arms and legs are neurologically wired together, so clean arm motion helps your stride stay in rhythm without extra mental or physical effort.Timestamps[00:11] What You'll Learn[00:50] The 6 Levers of Running Form[02:09] Lever 4 – Cadence[03:28] What Is Arm Swing?[05:20] Use This to Improve Your Arm Swing[05:37] Fix Drill #1 — Shoulder Drop, Not Shrug[06:55] Fix Drill #2 — Elbow Angle ≈ 90° (But Soft)[07:56] Do This to Help Another Runner[08:15] Fix Drill #3 — Drive Back, Don't Cross[09:09] The Study on Arms and Legs Relationship[10:01] Fix Drill #4 — Hands Low; Loose Grip With Thumbs Up[11:32] What Happens When You Put All of That Together?[12:07] What You Really Need to Fix Your Run FormLinks & Learnings

We try to give you our unedited, unscripted, honest thoughts about Dubai T100 and all of the craziness that went down. From who is to blame and who is in the wrong to who were the big winners from the situation - we don't hold back. We then have a brief chat about Ironman Arizona and finish the episode with an exciting announcement! Listen to the AFTER HOURS podcast on Patreon here - CLICK HERE Precision: Use the code TTH25 to get 15% off your first order with Precision at  Precision Fuel & Hydration  or subscribe to the Patreon and access the link that will save you 20% on every order, not just your first Patreon Nord VPN: Take advantage of a great deal with Nord VPN use the code triathlonhour or visit  nordvpn.com/triathlonhour  to get a huge discount in the 2 year plans PLUS 4 extra months! It is risk free with Nord's 30 days money back guarantee! Lever: Use the code TTH for 20% off your Lever system  Lever

Maine overwhelmingly voted last year to end Super PACs. A federal judge blocked the ballot measure — but left a kill switch inside the ruling. Larry Lessig, a professor at Harvard Law School and head of the nonprofit Equal Citizens, is ready to flip that switch and take his case to the Supreme Court. In our final episode of Lever Time's MONEYBOMB series, David Sirota speaks with Lessig about the legal battle against Super PACs and why he believes that we can stop Citizens United without touching it. To read more about Larry Lessig's case against Super PACs, click here. ⁠Click here⁠ to order our new book, MASTER PLAN: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at ⁠levernews.com/join⁠. To leave a tip for The Lever, ⁠click here⁠. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Databox is an easy-to-use Analytics Platform for growing businesses. We make it easy to centralize and view your entire company's marketing, sales, revenue, and product data in one place, so you always know how you're performing. Learn More About DataboxSubscribe to our newsletter for episode summaries, benchmark data, and moreWhat if the secret to hitting your sales targets isn't hiring more reps – but adjusting just three levers?In this episode, we sit down with Dougie Loan, Chief Revenue Officer at SourceWhale, to break down the simple but powerful sales planning formula that's reshaped how his team forecasts growth. Spoiler: It has nothing to do with throwing more headcount at the problem.Dougie walks through how his team shifted from boardroom wishful thinking to a data-driven forecasting model built on three core metrics: Qualified Held Meetings, Close Rate, and Average Deal Value. You'll hear how they use this model to build annual plans, set realistic targets, coach reps, align marketing and sales, and even decide where to invest R&D dollars.Watch the full interview to learn how Dougie:- Replaced headcount-based forecasting with a repeatable, lever-driven model- Redefined what actually counts as a qualified opportunity- Aligns marketing and sales teams around shared revenue metrics- Profiles churned vs. retained customers to refine their ICP- Uses CS adoption scoring to drive renewals and upsell strategy

Life is a series of transitions from one thing to the next, and this year marks a transition for Des with the move from elite marathoning to her next chapter. This episode is about just that and her documentary titled "The Next Chapter," where she talks about the timing and reasons behind this transition for her. If you haven't checked out the documentary already, then do so here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuPVzH3HN8I. It's a must-watch that will have you wiping your eyes. Kara shares the moment with Des as she relates back to her own transition from elite marathoning. This episode, however, is not all tears. There are plenty of laughs too, as with any conversation between these two. They also talk about signing and getting autographs, hugs from Taylor Swift, first pitches, Kara's new tattoo, hiding purchases from your partner/spouse, food delivery, and some very fast times on the trails at Tunnel Hill. Plus, you get an update on Kara's running and her dystonia. Though running news was light this week, this conversation has so much good stuff in it. As always, they finish with an uplifting Top 5 sponsored by Lever Movement. For 15% off on your Lever system, use code NOBODYASKEDUS at levermovement.com.  

Send us a textIn this episode we interview Kim Kanary.What you'll learn in this episode:How to reframe content from cost center to growth engine by tying it to pipeline influence, deal velocity, and win rate.A simple measurement start: pick two or three outcome metrics that your execs care about, then build up.When to use media mix modeling versus multi touch attribution, and why using both sharpens decisions.Why digitally native creative can outperform repurposed TV spots, including a real example with lift in revenue and response.How to arm sales with on brand templates and sequences mapped to the buyer journey, so deals close faster.How to communicate results across teams with clear dashboards, plain language, and honest lessons from what did not work.

Dr. Matthew Silver is a physical therapist, author, and owner of Alpha Project Phyzio and Performance in Maryland. His book Built to Run is now available. While he set his college's 8k record and made the all-conference team, injuries prematurely ended Matt's career, sparking his interest in physical therapy.  In today's conversation, we're talking about the different types of strength training that exist, their benefits and drawbacks, and how to integrate them into your training. It's important to recognize that not all strength training is the same. We're going to discuss traditional strength training, isometrics, and plyometrics. Each one is unique and has an important place in your training.  Additional Resources: Our complimentary strength series: strengthrunning.com/strength/ (explosivity, mistakes to avoid, case studies, example movements, etc). High Performance Lifting (Strength Running's flagship weightlifting course) Thank You Lever! I'm excited to partner with Lever - a bodyweight support system that helps you run further or faster with less effort and injury risk.   You've probably seen pro runners using Lever - it attaches to any treadmill and you hook into it like a harness. It effectively makes you lighter, enabling you to run more volume than you normally could with reduced injury risk, run faster with less effort, or return to running after an injury more effectively. Lever allows you to do more running with less risk. From building mileage, introducing faster workouts, aiding your return to running after a break, Lever has a place in every phase of training. The pro's have been using Lever for years, giving them the advantage of more training with fewer injuries. They're also common in physical therapy offices. Because you can run with less body weight, you can gain fitness and practice good technique without risking your recovery. Go to levermovement.com and use code Strength20 for 20% off any system (and that's with a capital S). If you're injury-prone or are looking to take a big swing at your goals this year, now is the time for Lever. That's levermovement.com with code Strength20 for 20% off any system. Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And BIG news! Their newest flavor is now permanently available : LEMONADE SALT! LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. If you're not familiar, LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. They make electrolytes for athletes and low-carb folks with no Sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season. Thank you Gut & Green! Previnex's new Gut & Green Superfoods powder is my new go-to. It has organic barley and oat grass, alfalfa, spirulina, chlorella, kale and broccoli… and that's it. Their ingredients are backed by clinical data and contain three specific gut fibers that help promote GI health, digestion, reduced inflammation, and a better microbiome. With twice of the fiber of my last greens mix and a better flavor, it's a no brainer for me. It's like insurance against my diet (which isn't always as good as it should be) so I can feel my best throughout the day. Try it for yourself here at previnex.com and be sure to use code "JASONGREENS" to save 15% off your first order. Don't tell anyone, but if you put Gut & Green Superfoods powder in your cart, then the 15% off discount will work for anything else you add into your cart as well. Thanks Gut & Green!

For the first time in the Citizens United era of billionaires and corporate money buying U.S. elections, change may be afoot. This week, Democrats campaigning on a populist message won resounding victories in the face of big-money opposition.  An aging party establishment is still calling for Democrats to be more moderate and centrist, but what if the center has moved? What if populism is the new centrism?  On this new episode of Lever Time's MONEYBOMB series, David Sirota sits down with Stanford political scientist Adam Bonica, author of the newsletter On Data and Democracy, to discover how the labels that we use in our political system are changing — and how this week's election results could shift the Democratic Party's battle against corporate power and the oligarchy. For a full transcript of the episode, click here. Click here to order our new book, MASTER PLAN: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at levernews.com/join. To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the closely watched New York City mayoral race, everyone is looking for a lesson from progressive Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's rise to political stardom. The real answer may be a vastly undervalued political strategy: public money. Could public financing of elections overcome Citizens United and the flood of corporate cash and corruption in American politics? In the latest episode of Lever Time's MONEYBOMB series, we explore the importance of publicly funded campaigns. David Sirota speaks with two people who have had front-row seats to how public financing is combating election corruption — Karen Wharton, democracy coalition coordinator for Citizen Action of New York, and Jillian Gilchrest, a Connecticut state representative now running for Congress. For a full transcript of the episode, ⁠click here⁠. Click here to order our new book, MASTER PLAN: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at levernews.com/join. To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph welcomes infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm to discuss his new book “The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.” Then, Ralph shares some quick takes on current events.Dr. Michael Osterholm is a professor and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. In November 2020, Dr. Osterholm was appointed to President-elect Joe Biden's 13-member Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. He is the author of Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs, and he has a weekly podcast called The Osterholm Update which offers discussion and analysis on the latest infectious disease developments. His latest book (co-authored with Mark Olshaker) is The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.What we're concerned about now is we're primed for an influenza pandemic someday where a new influenza virus will emerge. And when it takes off, it'll rapidly spread through the people. And wherever it came from (whether a bird species or another animal) will not be that important because now it's transmitted among humans.Dr. Michael OsterholmI want to be really clear about one thing: There will be an influenza virus that will cause a pandemic in the future. And the pandemic clock is ticking, we just don't know what time it is.Dr. Michael OsterholmInstead of building from a base of modest preparedness from the prior administration (and I emphasize “modest”), they're going backwards. Also, with quackery positions on a whole variety of issues that is dividing the population, feeding the misinformation on the internet, and general chaos of information transmission.Ralph NaderI will just make one prediction here today: There is going to be a large, huge, overwhelming crisis that is going to occur eventually around an infectious disease issue in this country. And it's going to happen because Mother Nature herself does that to us—just like hurricanes are not optional, these large outbreaks are not optional. What's optional is how well we respond to them and limit their impact. And we are at a point right now where we have very, very limited impact on these things. So I think the public needs to be aware, we're in a very different setting today for public health response to a crisis than we've ever been in my 50 years in the business.Dr. Michael OsterholmNews 10/31/25* Our top stories this week concern U.S. saber rattling in Venezuela. First, a new piece in published Drop Site news, coauthored by Ryan Grim, Jack Poulson and Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points, takes readers “Inside Marco Rubio's Push for Regime Change in Venezuela.” This piece deconstructs the Trump administration claims tying the Maduro government to fentanyl trafficking, quoting a senior U.S. official who unequivocally states that “U.S. intelligence has assessed that little to none of the fentanyl trafficked to the United States is being produced in Venezuela.” Another key point is that the Maduro government apparently offered to turn over oil resources to the United States in exchange for cessation of hostilities. Instead, in an echo of the Iraq War, Trump has apparently been, “swayed by arguments from Rubio that the best way to secure Venezuela's oil reserves was to facilitate regime change in Venezuela and make a better deal with a new government.” As with Iraq, regime change in Venezuela is likely to end up with a chaotic power vacuum in the country, destabilizing Latin America in turn. One would have hoped the U.S. had learned its lesson. Apparently not.* The administration does however seem to favor covert schemes to oust Maduro as opposed to an outright U.S. invasion. Back in 2020, the Trump administration backed Operation Gideon, which utilized American mercenaries and Venezuelan dissidents to try to capture Maduro. This week, Venezuela claims to have foiled another such attempt. Democracy Now! reports “Venezuelan officials say they've captured a group of mercenaries tied to the [CIA]. In a statement, the government of Venezuela said, ‘This is a colonial operation of military aggression that seeks to turn the Caribbean into a space for lethal violence and US imperial domination.'” This report goes on to state, “Earlier this month, President Trump acknowledged that he authorized the CIA to secretly conduct operations in Venezuela.” Meanwhile AP reports that over the past 16 months, a now-retired federal agent named Edwin Lopez sought to turn Maduro's personal pilot – Venezuelan General Bitner Villegas – and have the aviator deliver Maduro into U.S. custody. In exchange, Lopez promised to make the pilot a “very rich man.” This plot, hatched under President Biden and continuing under Trump, ultimately failed. Yet, as these half-baked covert ops go up in flames, it seems increasingly likely that the administration will resort to brute force. That same Democracy Now! piece reports that on Sunday, a U.S. warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. With no diplomatic solution on the horizon, it seems only a matter of time before the shelling begins.* As all of this unfolds, Congressional Republicans are shirking their oversight responsibilities. On October 23rd, Axios reported that Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch of Idaho said the committee will not hold hearings regarding the lawless strikes on Venezuelan boats “at this time,” adding that he has been “briefed on it and feel[s] comfortable with where we are.” As if mocking the Legislative Branch, that same day Semafor reported a quote from “a person close to the White House” who said Trump won't coordinate with Congress until “Maduro's corpse is in US custody.”* Turning to the federal government, reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon, heir to the Mellon fortune, has donated $130 million to the Pentagon to offset military staff salaries during the government shutdown. While $130 million is a drop in the bucket for the American Military-Industrial Complex – this donation will amount to about $50 per troop this pay cycle – it would appear to be blatantly illegal under the Antideficiency Act. The Hill explains that under this statute, “federal agencies are barred from ‘obligating or expending federal funds in advance or in excess of an appropriation, and from accepting voluntary services.'” In part, this statute was adopted to avoid just such a scenario – the president circumventing the Congressional Power of the Purse by soliciting outside donations. Unfortunately, Trump's subservient Congressional allies are unlikely to do anything about this outrageous usurpation of their power.* On the regulatory side, the Trump administration is putting its thumb on the scales in favor of David Ellison's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. A New York Post report quotes a senior administration official who says “Who owns Warner Bros. Discovery is very important to the administration…The Warner board needs to think very seriously not just on the price competition but which player in the suitor pool has been successful getting a deal done.” The Post adds that “rival bidders are likely to face stiff hurdles from US regulators.” Ellison, son of Trump billionaire ally Larry Ellison, has had his eye on Warner Bros. Discovery – which owns CNN – since his recent acquisition of Paramount and its subsidiary CBS News. Critics have long warned of the dangers of consolidation in the media sphere, particularly news, but this would truly be an unprecedented upset of the media landscape.* Turning to consumer news, a new article in the Lever focuses on the fast food chain Shake Shack. According to this piece, the chain, “recently updated its terms of use agreement to include a binding arbitration agreement and class-action waiver denying customers their legal right to take companies to court.” Now, corporations sneaking binding arbitration agreements into their terms of service is not a new phenomenon, but this method is novel. This article explains that Shake Shack, and other fast food chains, are “extending restrictive contracts to consumers through the rapid expansion of online services such as websites, mobile apps, and automated self-service kiosks.” In other words, these automated services are becoming a ‘triple-threat' for these companies to exploit, simultaneously cutting labor costs, harvesting consumer data, and now forcing customers into these restrictive legal agreements. When will regulators take action to protect consumers from such rampant abuse?* One bright spot, so to speak, for consumer protection is emerging in the United Kingdom. The BBC reports the British Department for Transport will begin a review of the increasingly bright, bordering on blinding, LED headlights that have become commonplace in automobiles. The new guidelines are to be unveiled in the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy document being prepared by the government. Many drivers in the United States have complained about this issue as well – noting how dangerous it is for drivers to be blinded by oncoming headlights while on the road – and certain states like Hawaii and Massachusetts have taken action, though there has yet to be a federal response.* In more positive news from abroad, the Economic Times reports China has enacted an anti-misinformation law dictating that, “if you are an influencer and… want to discuss ‘serious' topics - such as finance, health, medicine, law or education - you must provide proof of relevant professional credentials.” This law will also ban “advertising for medical products and services,” which also covers supplements and health foods. Other reports indicate that the fines for violating this law could be as high as ¥100,000. The proliferation of medical misinformation has become a major issue for governments the world over and in the U.S. has incubated a vast underworld of medical conspiracy theories and dubious health products. It is heartening to see something being done to protect consumers' health and safety.* Speaking of someone doing something, Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh made headlines a month ago for blocking vehicles outside of an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, where she is running for office. Now, NBC reports she has been indicted by a special federal grand jury, “alongside five other people, including two other political candidates.” Abughazaleh responded to the indictment, writing “This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I'm not backing down, and we're going to win.” Her lawyer, Josh Herman, added, “This is a political prosecution that tries to turn dissent and First Amendment opposition to the Trump administration's cruel policies into a conspiracy…Kat has steadfastly opposed those policies and she will fight these charges with the same principled determination.” The defendants have not been arrested but will surrender to the court next week.* Finally, Palestine Legal has scored a major victory. The group reports that “The First Circuit…[has] ruled that pro-Palestinian slogans, encampments and criticism of Zionism is protected by the First Amendment -- tossing out a Zionist complaint targeting pro-Palestinian organizing at @MIT.” Furthermore, the court found that “Slogans such as From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, intifada revolution, and calling Israel's actions a genocide -- and more -- do not target Jewish or Israeli students on the basis of their identity… but target Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.” This is a win for the David side of the David and Goliath struggle between pro-Palestine student groups and the universities where they are organizing – which are themselves under immense pressure from the Trump administration to stifle pro-Palestinian speech. Hopefully, this gives organizers the necessary breathing room they need to regroup as the Trump-brokered ceasefire grows ever shakier.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe