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Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Your Wallet, AOC Hates Billionaires, and the Massie Smear Machine Goes Brrrr Dan Griffin and Corey Walsh open the Libservative show urging Kentucky listeners to vote for Thomas Massie ahead of the May 19 primary, claiming young voters can offset heavy outside money and calling the anti-Massie smear effort desperate. They react to a Supreme Court decision allowing abortion pills by mail during ongoing legal challenges and argue the government shouldn't control personal bodily decisions. The hosts mock AOC's claim that “you can't earn a billion dollars,” arguing the language is arbitrary and blaming inflation, lobbying, and big-government protectionism for billionaire power. They play a clip of Trump saying Americans' financial situations don't matter in Iran talks and accuse JD Vance of gaslighting by denying it. They criticize Vance's anti-fraud messaging versus Pentagon audit failures, mention Trump Mobile preorder allegations, describe Trump's China meeting as begging over the Strait of Hormuz, and slam Netanyahu for blaming bot farms for declining U.S. support. They return to Massie, alleging the smear involves misleading claims about NDAs and his dating after his wife's death, and close with plugs and jokes. 00:00 Welcome and Kentucky Primary 01:49 Corey Graduates and Banter 04:21 Abortion Pill Ruling 06:44 Viability and Body Autonomy 11:02 AOC Billionaire Clip 15:18 Inflation and Billionaires 21:17 Lobbying and Corruption 38:19 Trump Iran Comment 40:47 JD Vance Gaslighting 48:31 Fraud Talk and Trump Scams 53:34 Boomers and Xi Meeting Tease 54:45 Trump Chinese Food Claim 55:39 Subway Highway Strategy 57:52 Ribs Marrow Depression Talk 01:01:00 Trump Xi Strait Drama 01:05:27 Surveillance And Tech Debate 01:13:55 Massie Primary Stakes 01:21:15 Smear Campaign Breakdown 01:30:16 Netanyahu Blames Social Media 01:40:57 Wild Tangents And Signoff  

Martial arts was never just something I did after work or on weekends. It's how I live, how I think, and how I show up every single day.In this episode, I break down how the mats became more than a hobby—they became my lifestyle, my livelihood, and a core part of who I am. The lessons, the sacrifices, the wins, the struggles… all of it shapes the person you hear on this mic.If you've ever felt that pull toward something bigger than “just a hobby,” this one's for you.

Welcome to the most nasal episode yet! Meghan and Melisa's health is deteriorating. They have an update from the December 18, 2023 episode where a listener's dog was ruining their life. It gets much worse, but then it gets a lot better. They then give advice to someone who wants to move in with their boyfriend and his sister, while still going to college. The duo also discusses The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and an update of the Disney Cruise wedding, Secret Life of Mormon Wives Orange County, People who can't distinguish between reality and fiction, and what they're watching on TV. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Subscribe to But Am I Watching? Apple  Spotify Subscribe to Don't Blame Me! Apple Spotify Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) DBM Submission Form Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Rebbe affirms that dedicating oneself to Torah study is proper, as Torah sustains both spiritual and material life. He reassures that livelihood will follow in its proper time and advises strengthening one's connection to Hashem through tzedakah, Tehillim, and daily study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/007/6184

Father and son, Joe and Raymond Rohrbach reflect on their years of farming together.

he Rebbe advises a student at the Vocational School in Kfar Chabad against leaving his studies to provide immediate financial relief for his family. He explains that diligence in study draws down Divine blessing and that, logically, becoming an expert professional will lead to far greater long-term financial stability. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/007/6165

The Rebbe encourages strengthening trust in Hashem after a business setback, rejecting discouragement. He advises combining work for holy institutions with personal livelihood, emphasizing proper compensation and balanced effort for success. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/017/007/6163

Sometimes I wonder if “wise livelihood” is possible in the law. Can we support ourselves and our organizations and not deal in intoxicants, poisons, weapons, or humans…given the many nuanced interpretations of those words? Including the ways we might, from some perspective we can't quite see, inadvertently be dealing in one of those ways? And can we ever completely do no harm, in our adversary system? In our divided country? Our impacted world? Maybe. And then I wonder, what if no one does that perfectly, but everyone stays committed? That alone feels like a huge deal. A win. One that could, maybe, turn the tide. And if it doesn't, then at least at the end we'll be able to say, “I pointed my work; pointed my heart and mind, towards wisdom.” Which is, by itself, a great thing. Happy Lunar New Year. Ramadan Mubarak. Have a reflective Lent. ♥️♥️

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn discusses the conection the Talmud makes from earning a livelihood to splitting of the sea. What does this teach us? He also explains why the Jewish people panicked by the sea instead of possibly fighting the Eygptians. Lasly, he gives an insight why the source for beautifying mitzvos is sourcrd in this week's Parsha. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/   If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Peshalach(00:00:29) - The Parsha(00:09:14) - Levi Yisroel on Earning a livelihood(00:15:33) - The Mishnah on Mitzvah

Hello to you listening in Jakarta, Indonesia!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more) for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.As the old ones say, “If we are not grateful for what we have in this present moment, what makes us think we will be happy with more?”  Maybe it's true and maybe it isn't but long ago and far away there lived a man in a small country village. He had everything he had ever asked for: friends, livelihood, wife, family - and yet and yet something was stirring in him: Looking around he asked himself, Is this all there is? Perhaps I am meant for something more, something better. Perhaps I should go and seek my happiness outside the village.One summer morning he left his home, carefully closed the garden gate behind him and walked away. He walked for miles and miles until he could no longer see where he had been. Night fell and he found himself deep in a dark forest. Having no other shelter he took off his shoes, spread his coat on the ground, and fell asleep against the trunk of a tree for he was very tired.Watching him sleep his angel shook her head at the folly of his adventure. But what could she do? She could turn his shoes around facing them back in the direction from which he came. And so she did.When the man awoke he pulled on his coat, put his feet into his shoes and began to walk. After many miles of walking the man began to see familiar fields, a few farmhouses, a village - all looking very much like what he had left; but how could that be? People in the village market greeted him as if he was familiar to them; but how could that be? Arriving at a cottage with a garden gate he was startled to be greeted by children and a woman as if he were their long lost father and husband; but how could that be? They welcomed him inside, took off his shoes, sat him at a table very much like one he knew, fed him food that tasted like home; but how could that be?To this very day the man lives with that family in that home in that village and wonders, “If this isn't happiness, what is?”  As the old ones say, “If we are not grateful for what we have in this present moment, what makes us think we will be happy with more?”  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

The Rebbe explains that lack of change is not misfortune but a call for real effort. Blessing comes through action, especially in shidduch and settling in Eretz HaKodesh. With renewed initiative and bitachon, success will follow. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/003/5945

Exploring the entangled relationships between food, culture and society in India, this edited collection Food, Culture and Society in India: Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Perspectives (Berghahn Books, 2025) brings together empirically grounded research across diverse regions and contexts. Organised into four sections – Food, Culture and Identity; Food, Memory and Migration; Food, Livelihood and Nutrition; and Food, Consumption and Media – it highlights the complex role food plays in shaping identity, mobility, labour and representation. Drawing from a range of disciplinary perspectives, the volume contributes to broader conversations in sociology, social anthropology, international development, geography, cultural studies and food studies, offering a textured account of contemporary foodways and their significance in everyday Indian life. Dr. Tiatemsu Longkumer, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology at Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan, researches indigenous religion and Christianity among the Nagas, Buddhism in Bhutan, and Generative AI in education. 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

Exploring the entangled relationships between food, culture and society in India, this edited collection Food, Culture and Society in India: Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Perspectives (Berghahn Books, 2025) brings together empirically grounded research across diverse regions and contexts. Organised into four sections – Food, Culture and Identity; Food, Memory and Migration; Food, Livelihood and Nutrition; and Food, Consumption and Media – it highlights the complex role food plays in shaping identity, mobility, labour and representation. Drawing from a range of disciplinary perspectives, the volume contributes to broader conversations in sociology, social anthropology, international development, geography, cultural studies and food studies, offering a textured account of contemporary foodways and their significance in everyday Indian life. Dr. Tiatemsu Longkumer, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology at Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan, researches indigenous religion and Christianity among the Nagas, Buddhism in Bhutan, and Generative AI in education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Exploring the entangled relationships between food, culture and society in India, this edited collection Food, Culture and Society in India: Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Perspectives (Berghahn Books, 2025) brings together empirically grounded research across diverse regions and contexts. Organised into four sections – Food, Culture and Identity; Food, Memory and Migration; Food, Livelihood and Nutrition; and Food, Consumption and Media – it highlights the complex role food plays in shaping identity, mobility, labour and representation. Drawing from a range of disciplinary perspectives, the volume contributes to broader conversations in sociology, social anthropology, international development, geography, cultural studies and food studies, offering a textured account of contemporary foodways and their significance in everyday Indian life. Dr. Tiatemsu Longkumer, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology at Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan, researches indigenous religion and Christianity among the Nagas, Buddhism in Bhutan, and Generative AI in education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

How can you live a compassion-focused life while navigating high-performance environments? In this episode of the Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill hosts Dr. Dennis Tirch, founder of the Center for Compassion Focused Therapy. They discuss integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for actionable wisdom and flourishing. Dr. Tirch shares insights from his experience working with high-level clients in finance and leadership roles, accentuating the importance of compassion and mindfulness.Listen and learn:Compassion in LeadershipEmbodied Wisdom and CompassionThe Power of Concentration PracticesEffortless Action and FlowRelated ResourcesGet enhanced show notes for this episodeOrder my book, Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most, and receive special bonus gifts.Want to become more psychologically flexible? Take Diana's "Foundations of ACT" course.Diana's EventsReserve your spot in Diana's Costa Rica retreat in 2026!See Diana at an upcoming eventConnecting With DianaSubscribe for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Leave a 5-star review on Apple so people like you can find the show.Sign up for the free Wise Effort Newsletter.Become a Wise Effort member to support the show.Follow Diana on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Diana's website.Thanks to the team, Craig and Ashley Hiatt, and Benjamin Gould of Bell & Branch for your beautiful music.

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The Rebbe advises against moving abroad to repay debts due to risks and costs, urging instead to seek local income with faith, effort, and confidence in better outcomes. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5833b

The Rebbe cautions that travel for fundraising requires thorough inquiry, noting many face hardship, and urges first pursuing strong local efforts that may yield better, more dignified results. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5849

Policy Seminar | IFPRI Policy Seminar Empowerment in Crisis: Gender-Responsive Solutions for Fragile Food Systems Co-organized by IFPRI and the CGIAR Science Program on Food Frontiers and Security | Part of the Fragility to Stability Seminar Series November 12, 2025 Crises—whether driven by conflict, climate shocks, or economic instability—rarely affect everyone equally. Women and girls often bear the heaviest burdens, facing heightened food insecurity, disrupted livelihoods, and increased risks to their health and safety. Yet, women are not only victims of crisis—they are powerful drivers of resilience and recovery. “Empowerment in Crisis: Gender-Responsive Solutions for Fragile Food Systems” brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how gender inequalities are deepened by crises, and how response strategies can be designed to reverse these patterns. The discussion will highlight practical approaches that place women at the center of crisis response and recovery—strengthening their voices, protecting their rights, and harnessing their leadership to build more resilient and equitable food systems. Introduction and Opening Remarks Anna Okello, Director, Food Frontiers and Security Science Program, CGIAR The State of Gender Equality in Fragile Settings Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny, Director of Communications, Afrobarometer Promoting Women's Empowerment Amid Fragility: Key Findings from Nigeria and Malawi Vivian Effem-Bassey, Project Manager, ActionAid Nigeria Jordan Kyle, Research Fellow, IFPRI Agnes Quisumbing, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Panel Discussion Aletheia Amalia Donald, Senior Economist, World Bank Africa Gender Innovation Lab Suzan Gopuk, Senior Technical Advisor – Food Security and Livelihood, GIZ Nigeria Nkechi Ilochi-Kanny, Director Business Development and Innovation, ActionAid Nigeria Moderator and Closing Remarks Katrina Kosec, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/empowerment-in-crisis-gender-responsive-solutions-for-fragile-food-systems/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

Happy Mindful Monday, Everyone!In this week's episode, our host Allie Brooke interviews the amazing Michelle Hensley.Following the passing of her husband, Michelle found herself at a significant crossroads in life, transitioning from a lengthy career in the non-profit sector at the age of 51. She faced the challenge of providing for her family as a single mother with homeschooling teenagers still under her care. She recognized that traditional corporate roles offered inflexible schedules that clashed with her new responsibilities and sought a new path.This journey led to the birth of Nifty Package Co. in 2015. This endeavor became her way of transforming personal adversity into an opportunity to empower women and foster creativity in a family-friendly environment. Academically, she holds two Master's degrees—one in Business and one in Counseling. These degrees have equipped her with the discipline necessary to run a successful business, coupled with a deep understanding of the human spirit, which is further enriched by her Christian faith. Today, her primary goal is to inspire and educate other widows, divorcees, advisors, and estate planners about the emotional and financial complexities women face after loss and gain. Having personally navigated fear and uncertainty, she is passionate about helping women facing difficult life transitions move forward with confidence and clarity.Episode TopicsWhat were some of the initial mindset shifts you had to make to navigate that profound grief and uncertainty? How did you cultivate optimism and resilience when traditional paths felt closed off and you faced the immense pressure of providing for your family?What are some practical mindset tools or strategies you recommend for managing those overwhelming emotions when venturing into the unknown of entrepreneurship after a life-altering event?  How can other widows, divorcees, advisors, and estate planners learn about these complex emotional and financial landscapes?What unique advantages does an entrepreneurial path offer women in these situations, beyond just income generation?For women who feel trapped by circumstances or traditional work structures after loss, what steps can they take to begin reimagining their professional lives and exploring entrepreneurial possibilities?How To Connect w| MichelleInstagramWebsiteBook  The Growth METHOD. Membership◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Both FREE and Premium)◦ Use Code:growthmindsetgal for 50% off your first month's subscription! THE GREAT 2025 LOCK-IN GIFTED 1HR COACHING CALL SIGN UPENDS 12/31/2025 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS!◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Application Form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What are the coaching sessions like?⁠⁠• Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery.• Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings.• Thoughtfully facilitated sessions to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth.• Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me!• Allie's Socials• Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal• TikTok: @growthmindsetgal• Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.comLinks from the episode• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Broadcast Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Better Help Link: Save 10% ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/growthmindsetgal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SubstackDonate to GLOWI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are ProducerHead Loops?Gems from past conversations worth running back.Perfect for when you need a quick hit of inspiration.This Loop:In this ProducerHead Loops episode, Birocratic digs into the art and business of being a modern producer, where creativity meets sustainability. Known for his clean, groove-heavy production style and a career built on mastery of sampling, Biro shares what it takes to stay motivated, make a living, and keep the music authentic.From Episode: 008. Part 1: The Art Of Sampling, Motivation, and Making Money As A Music Producer | feat. BirocraticConnect with Toru:* Website: torubeat.com* Instagram: @torubeat* YouTube: @torubeat* Spotify: Toru* Apple Music: ToruSubscribe to ProducerHeadGet new episodes and Loops delivered straight to your inbox. Hit that subscribe button if you're not already part of the community.This episode was co-produced, engineered and edited by Matthew Diaz.From ProducerHead, this is Toru, and in a way, so are you. Peace. Get full access to ProducerHead at producerhead.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reflects on the spiritual intensity of Yom Kippur and its seamless connection to Sukkot, emphasizing themes of forgiveness, selflessness, and renewal. He highlights how these holidays inspire a fresh start through acts of unity and service to Hashem. Key points include:Yom Kippur's Holiness: Yom Kippur, known as Yom HaKadosh (the Holy Day), is a time when Hashem desires closeness with us through teshuvah (repentance). The Al Chet prayer combines sins done “be'ones” (by mistake) and “beratzon” (with desire), teaching that even intentional sins stem from momentary weakness due to the Yetzer Hara (evil inclination). The Tefillah Zaka prayer, recited before Kol Nidre, acknowledges this struggle, asking forgiveness for succumbing to temptations despite our deeper desire to align with Hashem's will.Divine Forgiveness: Citing Numbers 14:20 (“Vayomer Hashem salachti kidvarecha” – “I forgive you as you have requested”), Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that sincere requests for forgiveness are immediately granted by Hashem, unlike human forgiveness with preconditions. This assurance fosters joy, as seen in sages dancing post-Yom Kippur, feeling unburdened of sins.Sukkot's Role: Sukkot, beginning September 25, 2025, is not a “forgotten holiday” but a vital demonstration of Yom Kippur's renewal. Leaving one's home for the sukkah symbolizes breaking old habits and starting anew, embracing discomfort (e.g., Houston's heat or rain) to avoid complacency. The four species (lulav, etrog, hadas, arava) represent unity among diverse Jews, while the 70 offerings for the nations reflect the Jewish mission to model ethics and morality globally.Selflessness on Yom Kippur: Rabbi Wolbe shares a personal story of responding to a Hatzalah call at 1 AM on Yom Kippur, driving a patient to the hospital while his daughter babysat the patient's children until 9:30 AM with minimal sleep. This act, inspired by his grandfather's teaching in the Mir Yeshiva to visit the sick during Musaf, exemplifies Yom Kippur's mitzvah of selflessness over selfishness, reinforcing the holiday's essence.Livelihood and Service: Yom Kippur prayers frequently mention livelihood, as financial worry hinders serving Hashem fully. A secure livelihood frees one to focus on spiritual growth, aligning with Sukkot's call to trust in Hashem while living simply in the sukkah.The episode concludes with a blessing for a meaningful Sukkot, a year of health, happiness, and secure livelihood, urging listeners to carry Yom Kippur's selflessness into daily life.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on October 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 5, 2025_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesEveryday Judaism Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#YomKippur, #Sukkot, #Sins, #Forgiveness, #Joy, #Renewal, #Selflessness, #Mitzvahs, #Kindness, #Blessings, #SuccessfulYear ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Jewish Inspiration Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe reflects on the spiritual intensity of Yom Kippur and its seamless connection to Sukkot, emphasizing themes of forgiveness, selflessness, and renewal. He highlights how these holidays inspire a fresh start through acts of unity and service to Hashem. Key points include:Yom Kippur's Holiness: Yom Kippur, known as Yom HaKadosh (the Holy Day), is a time when Hashem desires closeness with us through teshuvah (repentance). The Al Chet prayer combines sins done “be'ones” (by mistake) and “beratzon” (with desire), teaching that even intentional sins stem from momentary weakness due to the Yetzer Hara (evil inclination). The Tefillah Zaka prayer, recited before Kol Nidre, acknowledges this struggle, asking forgiveness for succumbing to temptations despite our deeper desire to align with Hashem's will.Divine Forgiveness: Citing Numbers 14:20 (“Vayomer Hashem salachti kidvarecha” – “I forgive you as you have requested”), Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that sincere requests for forgiveness are immediately granted by Hashem, unlike human forgiveness with preconditions. This assurance fosters joy, as seen in sages dancing post-Yom Kippur, feeling unburdened of sins.Sukkot's Role: Sukkot, beginning September 25, 2025, is not a “forgotten holiday” but a vital demonstration of Yom Kippur's renewal. Leaving one's home for the sukkah symbolizes breaking old habits and starting anew, embracing discomfort (e.g., Houston's heat or rain) to avoid complacency. The four species (lulav, etrog, hadas, arava) represent unity among diverse Jews, while the 70 offerings for the nations reflect the Jewish mission to model ethics and morality globally.Selflessness on Yom Kippur: Rabbi Wolbe shares a personal story of responding to a Hatzalah call at 1 AM on Yom Kippur, driving a patient to the hospital while his daughter babysat the patient's children until 9:30 AM with minimal sleep. This act, inspired by his grandfather's teaching in the Mir Yeshiva to visit the sick during Musaf, exemplifies Yom Kippur's mitzvah of selflessness over selfishness, reinforcing the holiday's essence.Livelihood and Service: Yom Kippur prayers frequently mention livelihood, as financial worry hinders serving Hashem fully. A secure livelihood frees one to focus on spiritual growth, aligning with Sukkot's call to trust in Hashem while living simply in the sukkah.The episode concludes with a blessing for a meaningful Sukkot, a year of health, happiness, and secure livelihood, urging listeners to carry Yom Kippur's selflessness into daily life.Recorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on October 5, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 5, 2025_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: Jewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesEveryday Judaism Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#YomKippur, #Sukkot, #Sins, #Forgiveness, #Joy, #Renewal, #Selflessness, #Mitzvahs, #Kindness, #Blessings, #SuccessfulYear ★ Support this podcast ★

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-09-29 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-09-29 Monday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2025-09-22 Monday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2025-09-22 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

See all series | See all talks Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-09-08 Monday Series The Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-09-08 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

Every day of the week is governed by a planetary energy—and Tuesday belongs to Mars. Mars is fiery. It's strategic. It's a little spicy. And when you know how to work with that energy, Tuesday becomes a power move—not a burnout trap. This is part 4 of an 8-part series on the energetics of the days of the week. In this episode, Danielle dives into the willfulness and combative potential of Mars—and how to use Tuesday's charge to pull things off, without blowing things up. She breaks down why Tuesday is paired with the Life Area of Livelihood (your work, money, service, leadership), and why planning, not launching, is the best use of this Mars day. You'll hear how Team D uses Tuesdays as buffer days for strategy, director meetings, and creative jamming—plus, how Danielle preps her energy to hit “go” on Wednesdays.  PLUS: a sneak peek of the 2026 Heart Centered Planner glow up—you'll want to be on the VIP list! In this episode:  Why Tuesday energy is powerful—but not ideal for launching What Mars teaches us about strategic action (without aggression) Why LIVELIHOOD is the Life Area to focus on  Why Tuesday is the best day for mindful decision making MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: GetHeartCentered.com—Download the FREE Astro + Events calendar and sync your plans with the planets The 2026 Heart Centered Planner—Join the VIP list!  Bless & Release—Danielle's new book! Coming October 1, 2025 Follow + Subscribe to Danielle on Substack for weekly essays + more Join the Heart Centered Collective Energetics of the Days of the Week—catch up on the series! Part 1: Mercury Retrograde Part 2: Sunday, The Soul's Day  Part 3: Monday, The Moon's Day

John Maytham speaks to Ferdi Meyer, Managing Director at BFAP, to unpack what the 30% tariffs by the US and President Donald Trump means for South Africa’s agricultural exports and rural livelihoods. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The “tragedy of the commons” is an idea that has so thoroughly seeped into culture and law that it seems normal for people and corporations to own land, water, and even whole ecosystems. But there's a BIG problem: the “tragedy” part of it has been debunked – it really should be the triumph of the commons. Learn the origin story of privatization and explore the true meaning of commons and how to manage them for sustainability and equity. Also check out our suggestions for championing the commons (beyond Robin Hood's strategy of stabbing the aristocracy). Originally recorded on 2/10/22.Sources/Links/Notes:The oddity of the queen's ownership of swansMore about the swansAn Act Concerning Swans (1482)Simon Fairlie wrote the article “A Short History of Enclosure in Britain” in The Land (2009).  Briony McDonagh and Carl Griffin wrote “Occupy! Historical geographies of property, protest and the commons, 1500-1850,” Journal of Historical Geography (2016).Stephen Knight of the University of Melbourne writes about Robin Hood and the Forest Laws.Stephen Quilley & Katharine Zywert wrote the article “Livelihood, Market and State: What Does a Political Economy Predicated on the ‘Individual-in-Group-in-Place' Actually Look Like?,” Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(15), pages 1-23, July 2019.Munro Fraser and Thomas Mande wrote a report called The Commons in a Wellbeing Economy, a briefing paper published by the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.David Bollier wrote the outstanding and super-readable book The Commoner's Catalog for Changemaking: Tools for the Transitions Ahead.   On the Commons has been helping to build a commons movement since 2001.  Peter Barnes has written many articles and books about property rights and the commons.“Elinor Ostrom's 8 rules for managing the commons” based on Derek Wall's book Elinor Ostrom's Rules for RadicalsSupport the show

What is generosity (“dana” in the Buddhist languages), and how does it relate to our experience of wealth, our consumption, our labor, and our shared values as a society? How can we work with our craving for always have more like one of those a metal claw machines in a video game arcade, leaving us unable to live in the practice of Dana, or "fluid exchange" with our experience? Similarly, how do we create a society that acknowledges the sacredness of labor and the social benefits of collective generosity? How can we as a society generate wealth without the fixation to hoard billions of dollars? In the first part of a two episode discussion, Ethan looks at an understanding of wealth and generosity in the "Hinayana" and "Mahayana" systems of Buddhist practice, and next week in Episode 149 he will look at a Vajrayana understanding of wealth and generosity through the "Ratna Jewel of Enriching Presence." Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more! The Thursday Meditation Group starts up again on July 10th, and a special guided meditation on Open Awarenesswas released this month. Another bonus podcast discussed a mindful take on the Revolutionary Astrology of Summer 2025 with Juliana McCarthy and Ethan Nichtern. You can also subscribe to The Road Home podcast wherever you get your pods (Apple, Spotify,Ethan's Website, etc). Ethan's most recent book, Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds was just awarded a gold medal in the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards. You can visit Ethan's website to order a signed copy. Please allow two weeks from the time of your order for your copy to arrive. Don't forget to sign up for the August 23 “Windhorse Meditation” Online Retreatat this link! Check out all the cool offerings at our podcast sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Body of Meditation Teacher Training program beginning July 10th, 2025. Free video courses co-taught by Ethan and others, such as The Three Marks of Existence, are also available for download.

Rearticulating the moral foundation that makes happiness possible and honors our kinship with all living beings, Joseph Goldstein explores Right Action and Right Livelihood.The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the most celebrated and widely studied discourses in the Pāli Canon of Theravada Buddhism. This episode is the 45th part of an in-depth 48-part lecture series from Joseph Goldstein that delves into every aspect of the Satipatthana Sutta. If you are just now jumping into the Satipatthana Sutta series, listen to Insight Hour Ep. 203 to follow along and get the full experience!This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/insighthour and get on your way to being your best selfIn this episode's exploration of the Satipatthana Sutta, Joseph Goldstein discusses:Navigating cultural changes with mindfulness, integrity, and personal responsibilityRight Action: cultivating clarity and strength of mind to abstain from actions that cause harm to self or othersThe Buddha's teachings on non-harming, non-killing, and cultivating a deep sense of kinship with all living beingsDesiring the welfare of all sentient beings– even something as small as a mosquito or an ant Facing ethical dilemmas with awareness, avoiding the trap of rationalizing harmful or selfish actionsUnderstanding karma and consequences as directly linked to the intensity of our defilementsHow non-stealing and generosity foster trust, harmony, and a universal sense of safetyLiving mindfully by not consuming or taking more than we truly need, contributing to global economic and ecological balanceBecoming mindful of the power of sexual energy, refraining from sexual misconduct, and keeping the sangha beautifulSeeing Right Livelihood as a crucial aspect of the path, given how much of life is devoted to workApplying right livelihood into any profession by infusing our role with service, ethics, and awarenessUnderstanding wealth as a blessing when rightfully earned and used for the benefit of many beingsThis episode was originally published on Dharmaseed.Grab a copy of the book Joseph references throughout this series, Satipaṭṭhāna: The Direct Path to Realization, HERE and check out the other mentioned book from this episode, Kinship with All Life"It's possible to develop an attitude of service in whatever work we do. Are we simply doing a job to support ourselves, or, are we watching the attitudes in our mind as we do our work? Do we work with care, attentiveness, and a genuine desire to be helpful? It's not only what we do, but how we do it.” – Joseph GoldsteinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RESENDING THE EMAIL WITH THE CORRECT AUDIO FILE For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Ashear's new book LIVING EMUNAH VOL 8 click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644645.html A man in Israel who works in the sound system industry bought a large van to transport his heavy equipment. Before using it for business, he made a personal commitment to first use it for a mitzvah—to do a chesed for someone else. He posted an ad offering his services but didn't receive any responses. Eager to begin using his new van for parnasah but determined to keep his word, he sat in the parked van one day and prayed sincerely that Hashem send him a mitzvah opportunity. Just minutes later, an avreich walked out of his kollel, saw the van, and knocked on the window. He asked the man if he could help him move apartments for just 300 shekels. The man agreed on the condition that others help carry the furniture. He ended up spending hours over the next few days helping the avreich move. When the job was done, he refused to accept any payment. The avrech was overwhelmed with gratitude. He told the man that he had been praying for days to find someone who could help him move at an affordable cost. The man was thrilled to be the one Hashem had chosen to answer that tefillah. He then asked the avreich if he could speak to the kollel to give them some chizuk. He shared how just a few years earlier he was drowning in debt with no way out. Then he read a book about the segulah of saying Birkat Hamazon slowly, with kavanah, and with joy. He also internalized a critical truth: his parnasah did not come from his work, but only from Hashem. He realized a person could work day and night and make nothing—or work just a little and earn a fortune. Everything is determined solely by Hashem. After that shift in perspective and practice, his debts disappeared and his business began to thrive. Another story was shared by a man named Yehuda, who still learns full-time in kollel. Ten years ago, he was eating at someone's home who honored Shabbat in a special way. When it came time for Birkat Hamazon , the host brought out a beautifully handwritten Birkat Hamazon written on klaf , like a mezuzah. The host explained he only used it on Shabbat, to give honor to the day. Yehuda was inspired and hoped that one day he, too, would own such a special item. Years passed. Yehuda recently mentioned to a friend that he was looking for a Birkat Hamazon on klaf and asked if he knew any sofer who might have one. The friend said it was rare and would likely be expensive. Two days later, that same friend told him he had just met a sofer who happened to have one available. Yehuda went to see it and was amazed—it was exactly what he had imagined, with inserts for all the holidays and beautifully handwritten. The sofer said the price was $1,500 but was willing to sell it for $1,000. Yehuda asked if he could pay $100 a month over 10 months, but the sofer said he couldn't do that. Yehuda turned to Hashem and said, "Hashem, this Birkat Hamazon is Yours. I know You can give it to me even if I can't afford it. Just because I can't buy it doesn't mean You can't give it." He prayed with real emunah that Hashem would find a way. A few days later, a friend told Yehuda he had just bought a Birkat Hamazon on klaf as a gift for someone, but that person couldn't use it because it didn't have vowels. Yehuda asked to see it, and to his astonishment, it was the exact same Birkat Hamazon he had hoped to buy. The friend had no use for it and gave it to Yehuda as a gift—for free. Hashem can give us everything we need. The more we believe in His absolute control over our parnasah, the more blessing it brings into our lives.

For a 10% discount on Rabbi David Ashear's new book LIVING EMUNAH VOL 8 click the link below https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9781422644645.html A man in Israel who works in the sound system industry bought a large van to transport his heavy equipment. Before using it for business, he made a personal commitment to first use it for a mitzvah—to do a chesed for someone else. He posted an ad offering his services but didn't receive any responses. Eager to begin using his new van for parnasah but determined to keep his word, he sat in the parked van one day and prayed sincerely that Hashem send him a mitzvah opportunity. Just minutes later, an avreich walked out of his kollel, saw the van, and knocked on the window. He asked the man if he could help him move apartments for just 300 shekels. The man agreed on the condition that others help carry the furniture. He ended up spending hours over the next few days helping the avreich move. When the job was done, he refused to accept any payment. The avrech was overwhelmed with gratitude. He told the man that he had been praying for days to find someone who could help him move at an affordable cost. The man was thrilled to be the one Hashem had chosen to answer that tefillah. He then asked the avreich if he could speak to the kollel to give them some chizuk. He shared how just a few years earlier he was drowning in debt with no way out. Then he read a book about the segulah of saying Birkat Hamazon slowly, with kavanah, and with joy. He also internalized a critical truth: his parnasah did not come from his work, but only from Hashem. He realized a person could work day and night and make nothing—or work just a little and earn a fortune. Everything is determined solely by Hashem. After that shift in perspective and practice, his debts disappeared and his business began to thrive. Another story was shared by a man named Yehuda, who still learns full-time in kollel. Ten years ago, he was eating at someone's home who honored Shabbat in a special way. When it came time for Birkat Hamazon , the host brought out a beautifully handwritten Birkat Hamazon written on klaf , like a mezuzah. The host explained he only used it on Shabbat, to give honor to the day. Yehuda was inspired and hoped that one day he, too, would own such a special item. Years passed. Yehuda recently mentioned to a friend that he was looking for a Birkat Hamazon on klaf and asked if he knew any sofer who might have one. The friend said it was rare and would likely be expensive. Two days later, that same friend told him he had just met a sofer who happened to have one available. Yehuda went to see it and was amazed—it was exactly what he had imagined, with inserts for all the holidays and beautifully handwritten. The sofer said the price was $1,500 but was willing to sell it for $1,000. Yehuda asked if he could pay $100 a month over 10 months, but the sofer said he couldn't do that. Yehuda turned to Hashem and said, "Hashem, this Birkat Hamazon is Yours. I know You can give it to me even if I can't afford it. Just because I can't buy it doesn't mean You can't give it." He prayed with real emunah that Hashem would find a way. A few days later, a friend told Yehuda he had just bought a Birkat Hamazon on klaf as a gift for someone, but that person couldn't use it because it didn't have vowels. Yehuda asked to see it, and to his astonishment, it was the exact same Birkat Hamazon he had hoped to buy. The friend had no use for it and gave it to Yehuda as a gift—for free. Hashem can give us everything we need. The more we believe in His absolute control over our parnasah, the more blessing it brings into our lives.

For the Sake of Forests and Gods: Governing Life and Livelihood in the Philippine Uplands (Cornell University Press, 2025) examines the impacts of religious and environmental non-governmental actors on the lives of highlanders on Palawan Island, the Philippines. The absence of the state in Palawan's mountainous regions have meant that these non-governmental actors have been able to increasingly assume governmental authority. Wolfram H. Dressler explores these actors' emergence, goals, and practices in Palawan to reveal their influence on regulating agricultural cultivation, forests, customary objects, healthcare, and value systems. Using a relational approach and based on more than two decades of experience in Palawan, Dressler explains the causes and consequences of converging religious and environmental nongovernmental reforms in indigenous upland spaces. The book aims to provoke us to critically reflect on the political consequences non-governmental actors have on upland peoples negotiating challenges of late capitalism, and advocates for indigenous communities to be able to do so on their own terms. 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

For the Sake of Forests and Gods: Governing Life and Livelihood in the Philippine Uplands (Cornell University Press, 2025) examines the impacts of religious and environmental non-governmental actors on the lives of highlanders on Palawan Island, the Philippines. The absence of the state in Palawan's mountainous regions have meant that these non-governmental actors have been able to increasingly assume governmental authority. Wolfram H. Dressler explores these actors' emergence, goals, and practices in Palawan to reveal their influence on regulating agricultural cultivation, forests, customary objects, healthcare, and value systems. Using a relational approach and based on more than two decades of experience in Palawan, Dressler explains the causes and consequences of converging religious and environmental nongovernmental reforms in indigenous upland spaces. The book aims to provoke us to critically reflect on the political consequences non-governmental actors have on upland peoples negotiating challenges of late capitalism, and advocates for indigenous communities to be able to do so on their own terms. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Few people have amassed a more impressive resume in the outdoors than climber, mountaineer, and author Conrad Anker. Just read his Wikipedia page, for starters! Included in Conrad's accolades are two summits of Everest under his belt (including one where he found George Mallory's body), a prolific list of first ascents around the globe, and a 26 year history as the lead of the North Face Climbing Team. Today, Conrad shares stories, insights and wisdom from almost a half century of climbing. You'll hear about: His experience at the center of the sport climbing boom in the 80s and 90sConrad's approach to bolting and how it has changed through the decadesHow Conrad has dealt with the grief of losing beloved climbing partnersThe psychology of risk The incredible legacy and history of route names Our responsibilities toward the environment and culture as climbersHow professional climbing has changed since the beginning of his career Check out more about Conrad's incredible career at www.conradanker.com Join us over on the First Ascent Patreon. For $5, $7 or $10 a month, you'll get access to wide ranging bonus content from greats like Mark Hudon, Scott Stevenson and many more. Plus you'll get a Discord chat, exclusive beta, route info, and more. Check it out here:  https://www.patreon.com/FirstAscentPodcastDo you have a listener question or a topic idea? Let us know at @firstascentpod on Instagram! Jay can be found at @jayknower. Disclaimer: The information expressed in this episode is for entertainment purposes only, and is not intended as, nor should it be interpreted as, informational or instructional.

A trip down memory lane and how well do your rabbi's views age? Judging the veracity of a s** assault allegation.  Contrary to government statistics, the disparity between America's high-net-worth people and her low-net-worth people has nothing to do with racism or bigotry. It's something else entirely and what it is will shock you. Are the folks robbing & raping on Saturday night, mugging and murdering on Sunday night, and then eager to get to work bright and early on Monday morning as pilots, plumbers, proctologists, publishers, & pathologists? No, well perhaps all they need is job training? So what is holding them back? The real cause of poverty. 3 Questions to ask men dating your daughter and job applicants to your enterprise. Victoria's Secret sells s**y underwear to women for men or to men for women? So what happened?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trip down memory lane and how well do your rabbi's views age? Judging the veracity of a s** assault allegation. Contrary to government statistics, the disparity between America's high-net-worth people and her low-net-worth people has nothing to do with racism or bigotry. It's something else entirely and what it is will shock you. Are the folks robbing & raping on Saturday night, mugging and murdering on Sunday night, and then eager to get to work bright and early on Monday morning as pilots, plumbers, proctologists, publishers, & pathologists? No, well perhaps all they need is job training? So what is holding them back? The real cause of poverty. 3 Questions to ask men dating your daughter and job applicants to your enterprise. Victoria's Secret sells s**y underwear to women for men or to men for women? So what happened?