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Epcot or Magic Kingdom? Dole Whip or Mickey pretzel? Castaway Cay or Lighthouse Point? This week Lisa puts Steve and Debbie in the hot seat for a rapid-fire (okay… not-so-rapid-fire) round of "This or That." Two options, gut-instinct answers, and a whole lot of friendly disagreement — with plenty of insider reasoning packed in along the way. Some are total no-brainers, a few get controversial, and Lisa tries (and mostly fails) to predict everyone's answers. It's a fun, easy listen packed with real opinions from travel agents who live and breathe Disney. Play along at home and see how many you match! In This Episode Intro — (0:00) A smaller crew this week — Caitlyn's on baby watch and Sharpie's out — so Lisa runs the game with Steve and Debbie. Parks & Planning — (1:05) Magic Kingdom or Epcot? • Rope drop or stay late? (plus everyone's favorite ride to look at lit up at night) • Lightning Lane vs. standby • Disney World or Disneyland? (and yes, Steve really does drive from Atlanta) • Table service or quick service? Rides & Coasters — (7:56) Space Mountain or Big Thunder? • Rise of the Resistance — Disneyland vs. Disney World • Slinky Dog Dash or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train? • Pirates of the Caribbean East or West? • Matterhorn or Expedition Everest? Cruise & Castaway — (8:30) Castaway Cay or a Caribbean port? • Castaway Cay or Lighthouse Point? • Cruise dinner or brunch? • Newest ship or the classics? • Concierge or excursions? • Alaska or Caribbean? • Poolside day or excursion day? Resorts, Snacks & Sweets — (11:54) On-property or offsite savings (Debbie would pick All-Star Sports over the Ritz!) • Dole Whip or Mickey pretzel? • Beignets at Port Orleans or churros on Main Street? More Park Favorites — (14:26) Park hopper or one park? • Fireworks or one more ride? • Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios? • Genie+ or the old free FastPass+ days? • Haunted Mansion — Florida or the Disneyland Nightmare Before Christmas overlay? • Disney Springs or Downtown Disney? • Villains or princesses? • Monorail or Skyliner? • Adults-only trip or bring the whole family? • Very Merry Christmas Party or Not-So-Scary Halloween? ⚡ Lightning Round — Both Answer at Once! — (27:30) Splash Mountain or Tiana's Bayou Adventure? • Wishes or Happily Ever After? • IllumiNations or Luminous? • The dearly missed Magical Express • Extra Magic Hours or today's early entry + evening hours? • The Great Movie Ride or Runaway Railway? • Maelstrom or Frozen Ever After? • Ellen's Energy Adventure or Guardians Cosmic Rewind? • Paper FastPass or booking in the app? • Soarin' Over California or Around the World? • MaxPass nostalgia • Tower of Terror or Guardians Mission Breakout? • Old or new Test Track? • Main Street Electrical Parade or Paint the Night? Wrap-up — (44:10) Thanks for playing along!

In this episode, we sit down with Pashk Sokoli, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission, to explore how furnishing a home can transform lives. Pashk shares the organization's mission of providing free essential furniture to veterans, refugees, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness. Through a dignity-centered approach that empowers clients to choose their own furnishings, the Pennsylvania Furniture Mission is creating spaces where people can rebuild, heal, and thrive. Tune in to learn how community partnerships and compassion are helping turn empty houses into welcoming homes.???? Connect with Pashk Sokoli and The Pennsylvania Furniture Mission:  ✅ Website: https://pennsylvaniafurnituremission.org/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniafurnituremission/ ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pennsylvaniafurnituremission/ ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennsylvania-furniture-mission-536966276/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PennsylvaniaFurnitureMission/videos Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net

Last week the operators of the NDP government's "Safe Consumption Site" (SCS) that is slated to open on August 11th at 366 Henry Avenue canceled a planned tour of the facilityfor neighborhood stakeholders. Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre officials cited obviously fake reasons to duck the in-person scrutiny. In response, those concerned residents and business owners showed up anyways and told the media their side of the story. Marty Gold's report on the press conference was published in the Winnipeg Sun- Consumption site operators provide see-though explanation for canceling tourIn Episode 30, you'll hear the press conference audio, including the presentations, the questions from the media, and a special interview with Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan.Unlike Premier Wab Kinew, he has met with North Logan stakeholders and has listened to their well-founded concerns about the potential worsening of neighborhood safety and public disorder.Part 1- Marty provides background about the event and what led up to it, then introduces the segments with the speakers.15.50- Joseph Fourre, press conference host.19.17- Isidro Zapata, North Logan homeowner and community leader.24.18- Joe Valentim, Four Seasons Auto Body owner.31.10- Rob Firman, Tench Plumbing and Heating, who spotted a dirty used needle only feet away from the gathering.38.44 Part 2-Marty introduces more audio from the press conference. Funeral director and mayoral candidate Mike Vogiatzakis noted, "your kids can't even play in their playgrounds anymore” because of used needles scattered in the park.44.25- Joseph Fourre again speaks, stating "We've seen what happens, you just go to Main Street next to Red Road Lodge and Edge Gallery, and you'll see what (the SunshineHouse mobile van) consumption site has done to that little area."51.12- The North Logan speakers fielded questions from the media. Norman Alegria, who is the liaison for the community with AHWC, added important details of the bad faith tactics of the NDP's chosen drug site operator . "The one voice that wasn't being listened to was the community members," said Fourre.1.04.30- Obby Khan, leader of the PC Party, provided exclusive comments for the Great Canadian Talk Show audience. "This government refuses to listen to them... if their safety is a concern now, what happens when there are hundreds of drug users coming here and then being let out on the streets?"*****Our latest columns in the Winnipeg Sun-Tribune:Public safety collapsing across Winnipeg this summerConsumption site operators provide see-though explanation for canceling tour*****How many broadcast newsrooms in Winnipeg rake in thousands of dollars in federal government subsidies? Plenty.How many of them bring the community extensive audio from community events about the Safe Consumption Site? None.When you contribute to our Season Seven funding campaign, you know that in return, you'll get Public Affairs investigations, analysis and interviews unlike any other media platform in Winnipeg. The current total is $1745. With the civic election about to swing into second gear, you can help us keep pace as we try to reach our goal of $3000 before September 1st. Please email us or use the Donate tab at our website, ActionLine .ca to assist in meeting our ongoing costs and expenses. Thank you to our supporters!

He Beat a Monopoly. Then Had to Reinvent Everything.What do you do when the business model that made you billions faces sudden, total obsolescence?Most executive leaders miscalculate technological shifts—they either panic and move too early, or ignore the noise and move too late. In this episode of Lead the Team, host Ben Fanning sits down with Joe Walsh, Chairman and CEO of Thryv, to break down the tactical frameworks required to lead a legacy brand through the absolute chaos of print, digital, SaaS, and now AI revolutions.Joe famously scaled Yellow Book from $38 million to a $2 billion national powerhouse by dismantling an entrenched phone company monopoly. But his greatest leadership test wasn't storming the castle—it was repeatedly reinventing the business when the entire technological landscape shifted underneath him.If you are currently navigating massive industry uncertainty, AI implementation, or market disruption, this conversation serves as your executive blueprint for the new rules of survival.CHAPTERS00:00 – The Real Definition of a CEO: Predicting the Future for Your People04:08 – The Danger of the Bleeding Edge: Why the Second Mouse Gets the Cheese07:16 – Shattering a Monopoly: The Hertz-Avis Strategy That Scaled Yellow Book to $2B11:31 – The Core Principles of Value: Giving Proof and Credibility in Advance14:43 – The NASDAQ Turnaround: Converting a Dying Print Giant into an MRR Machine19:43 – Managing Wall Street & Fighting Legacy Inertia Simultaneously25:36 – Corporate Blindspots: Why Enterprise Missed the Main Street Tech Boom33:38 – The AI Landscape for Local Business: Democratization vs. Tech Debt37:37 – Leading Through the Blur: The Golden Rule of Modern Disruption41:17 – "Stay Calm and Carry On": Overcoming Executive OverwhelmEXECUTIVE RESOURCES & LINKSScale Your B2B Brand With a Podcast: Learn our 5-step framework and schedule a 20-minute operational briefing with Ben's team: BenLeads.com/schedule.Get the Executive Briefing: Get vital insights and tactical frameworks from this episode delivered directly to your inbox: benfanning.com/insight.Connect with Thryv: Discover how Joe and his team help Main Street businesses win with modern software.

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

We're answering another fantastic batch of questions from the Main Street Magic Community, covering everything from Disney dining and EPCOT festivals to blue-sky Imagineering ideas and even one very unexpected bird discussion. We kick things off by talking about one of our favorite Disney treats and whether Animal Kingdom's famous Anandapur Ice Cream Truck has any worthy rivals across Walt Disney World. Then we revisit one of Disney's most debated vacation planning topics—the Disney Dining Plan—and discuss whether it's still worth purchasing. We also answer the impossible question of which single Disney park we'd choose to podcast about forever and dream up our own perfect EPCOT festival, complete with food booths, entertainment, and a scavenger hunt. From there, we share ideas for keeping the magic alive after multiple Disney vacations, react to a creative concept for indoor “Minni Disney” destinations around the country, and imagine how we'd completely redesign some of Disney's most disappointing quick-service and table-service restaurants. We also compare Disney's attraction technology with what Universal has accomplished at Epic Universe, debate which after-hours or holiday party offers the best value today, and help a family visiting Walt Disney World for just one day decide which park should make that unforgettable first impression before setting sail on a Disney Cruise. Whether you're planning your next vacation, looking for fresh Disney ideas, or just enjoy hearing us tackle fun “what if” scenarios, this episode is packed with laughs, opinions, and plenty of Disney magic.

RHLSTP Book Club 190 - The Umbrella Man and Other Stories - Another remote Book Club where Rich talks to author Martin Fitzgerald about his book about the JFK assassination, which looks at everything from a very different perspective by examining the witnesses and not worrying about whodunnit. Was the Umbrella Man really signalling to all the assassins that it was time to shoot (and wouldn't that be a bit of a distraction rather than a help)? What was it that attracted these people to the relatively quiet part of the route in Dealey Plaza rather than the ticker tape of Main Street? Is it possible to understand the amateurish nature of the detective work from a 21st Century perspective? Why did some witnesses hog the limelight whilst others disappeared immediately and did some people insert themselves into the story who weren't there? How did the racism endemic in Dallas at the time affect the responses of the African- American witnesses? What effect did the assassination have on Dallas as a whole? And how easy is it to be a reliable witness or a truly impartial judge of what happened? It's a terrific book and a really interesting approach to the event and I thoroughly recommend it.Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-umbrella-man-and-other-stories-what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-the-jfk-assassination-martin-fitzgerald/80bddf3b35dec416SUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPEAudio mix by Ben Evans (NTO)Thanks to Chris Evans (NTO) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You've probably read — or at least skimmed — a NIOSH firefighter fatality report, but do you know what to do with it? Or how it came to be? Wesley Attwood, a senior investigator with NIOSH's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, explains how departments request an investigation, what investigators examine and why the process is voluntary, independent and nonpunitive. He also clears up some common misconceptions, including that NIOSH investigates every line-of-duty death and that the program only reviews fatalities. More importantly, Attwood brings the reports down to the company level, showing how the condensed report slides can fuel a five-minute drill, preplan discussion or Main Street size-up. He also highlights recurring lessons involving fire dynamics, staffing, communication, medical evaluations and psychological safety. The takeaway: Don't let these reports go missing in a sea of browser tabs. Put them to work before the same concerns show up on another fireground. Additional resources: NIOSH seeks firefighter input on LODD, serious injury investigations Learning from serious injuries: NIOSH updates guidelines for investigation requests FireRescue1 NIOSH news and resources This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore. Email bettereveryshift@firerescue1.com to share your feedback.

Finding the perfect spot for Magic Kingdom's Festival of Fantasy Parade is a case of location, timing, and avoiding the Florida sun. Len Testa and Chris Cox compare parade-viewing locations from Frontierland to Main Street, while Jim Hill considers how construction and changing crowd patterns could affect their advice. They also explore whether skipping the parade entirely may be the smarter strategy for guests hoping to take advantage of lower attraction wait times. HIGHLIGHTS • Why the curb near Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe may offer the best combination of shade, food, and parade views. • How Frontierland construction and reduced viewing space could make arriving early more important. • The advantages and drawbacks of watching from Liberty Square, the central hub, and Main Street, U.S.A. • Why the porch near Tony's Town Square may be one parade-viewing location to avoid. • How attraction wait times can dip while the Festival of Fantasy Parade moves through the park. HOSTS • Jim Hill - X/Twitter and Instagram: @JimHillMedia - jimhillmedia.com • Len Testa - Bluesky: @lentesta.bsky.social - Instagram: @len.testa - touringplans.com • Chris Cox - X/Twitter: @bigcox - Instagram: @magiccox - magiccox.com FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia/ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Jeffrey: But I do want to say the superpower is Being really good with names, and it's taken a lot of practice and many, many years of work, but being able to meet somebody, remember their name, make a connection, and see them anytime later and be able to call them out, remember their name instead of just being like, hey, buddy. Being able to call someone's name lets them know you see them, you hear them, you care about them, and they're important to you.Post-Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina needs capital that treats local entrepreneurs as builders, not charity cases. Jeffrey Kaplan, CEO of Optimist Ventures and Director of Venture Asheville, is helping make that possible with a new fund designed for Asheville's real economy.During this episode, Jeffrey explained how Venture Asheville grew out of the region's economic development work. The team had already planned to launch an accelerator and fund before Hurricane Helene. Then the storm hit. Assumptions changed. Fundraising changed. The community changed.Rather than step back, Jeffrey and his team pivoted. Optimist Ventures raised its first fund, invested in seven companies last year and is preparing to invest in 13 more.That matters because, as Jeffrey said, “net new job growth creation is coming out of small businesses.” He sees local entrepreneurship not as a side project but as core economic development. In a place better known for hospitality, food and beverage, health and wellness than high-growth startups, that shift is powerful.The fund pairs philanthropy with investment capital. Each participating company receives $50,000. Half is a grant. Half is structured through a Shared Profit Agreement note, or SPA Note, a new instrument Optimist Ventures created to avoid the limits of traditional grants, debt and equity.Jeffrey described the thesis this way: “Could we create a localized fund that wasn't a debt fund, that wasn't onerous equity, that would also have a built-in liquidity system to get returns to investors without strangling our founders, without forcing exits or acquisitions or IPOs?”The answer became a purpose-fit profit-sharing model. Companies repay from net profit over six years. The structure encourages founders to reinvest, take care of employees and grow sustainably instead of chasing a quick exit.Jeffrey made the impact plain: “Every dollar stays here in Asheville. Every dollar helps recovery. Every dollar is creating a job.”I love this model because it brings dignity and accountability together. Founders get capital and support. Philanthropists get meaningful local impact. Investors get a potential return tied to rebuilding a resilient economy.Optimist Ventures is also welcoming community investors through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign at ventureasheville.com. That makes this work even more exciting to me. It gives people who care about Asheville a chance to participate in the recovery not just as donors but as investors in the future of the community.tl;dr:Today's episode shows how Optimist Ventures blends grants and investment for Hurricane Helene recovery.Jeffrey explains the SPA Note, a profit-share model designed for resilient Main Street businesses.Today's episode highlights Asheville's choice to rebuild toward what can be, not just what was.Local investors can support recovery through regulated investment crowdfunding and learn more at ventureasheville.com.Jeffrey's superpower, remembering names, reminds us that dignity begins with seeing people.How to Develop Remembering Names As a SuperpowerJeffrey's superpower is remembering names. He told me names matter because they “make such an impression when you're trying to build a network and build community.” For Jeffrey, this is not a party trick. It is a practice of respect. He said, “Being able to call someone's name lets them know you see them, you hear them, you care about them, and they're important to you.” In his work, where social capital helps move philanthropy, investment and entrepreneurship together, remembering names becomes a tool for trust.Jeffrey especially practices this superpower with children. When he meets a friend's child or sees a kid at an event he is emceeing, he learns the child's name immediately, calls them out and invites them to help. He does this because kids need special attention and affirmation. He believes being seen by an adult can shape a child's self-esteem and sense of possibility. That simple act of remembering a name becomes a way to say, you matter here.Say the person's name back immediately after you hear it.Ask how to spell the name so you spend a few extra seconds with it.Visualize the letters of the person's name over their head.Repeat the name early in the conversation to build memory.Connect on LinkedIn or another appropriate platform soon after meeting.Make the name conversation playful by asking about nicknames, spelling or origins.Practice with everyone, including parents at school, kids at events and casual acquaintances.By following Jeffrey's example and advice, you can make remembering names a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileJeffrey Kaplan (he/him):CEO, Optimist VenturesAbout Optimist Ventures: Optimist Ventures is a post-Hurricane Helene economic recovery fund based in Western North Carolina. It pairs $50,000 in capital with a 14-week accelerator for capital-efficient, community-rooted growth, targeting companies with $150,000 to $2 million in revenue. The fund blends grant and investment capital through a new instrument it created called the SPA Note, a hybrid grant-plus-investment structure designed to fund founders in disaster-affected communities without the usual friction between philanthropic and investment capital.Website: optimistventures.coCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/VentureAVLOther URL: ventureasheville.comBiographical Information: Jeffrey Kaplan is CEO of Optimist Ventures and Director of Venture Asheville. He is an award-winning entrepreneurial scholar and published author in entrepreneurship education from the University of Florida, and a frequent speaker on entrepreneurship, including a 2022 TEDx Talk, “How to Build a Better Entrepreneur.” Over his prior decade at Venture Asheville, his work helped produce more than 405 local jobs, $65 million raised, and over $150 million in portfolio revenue.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffdudeInstagram: @ventureavl Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include PurposeBuilt100™ Winners and Climatize. 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You can be recognized for making impact investments via Reg CF. See how your activity compares to your peers. It's free. Win valuable prizes. Start now!SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on August 11th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, August 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “How to Make Money As an Impact Investor Starting with $10.” Drawing on his experience as a former investment banker, impact investor, and crowdfunding expert, Devin will demonstrate how anyone can begin building wealth while investing in companies that create positive social and environmental impact—even with as little as $10. In this session, he'll explore how impact crowdfunding has opened investment opportunities to everyday investors, explain how to identify promising mission-driven companies, and share practical strategies for building a diversified portfolio over time. Attendees will learn how to get started with limited capital, manage risk, evaluate investment opportunities, and avoid common mistakes new investors make. Whether you're completely new to investing or looking for an affordable way to expand your impact investing portfolio, this SuperCrowdHour will provide actionable insights to help you invest with purpose, build long-term wealth, and make a meaningful difference. Register now!SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. 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Send us Fan MailNik Sharma breaks down the startup survival guide for the AI era, revealing how AI agents are changing entrepreneurship, business strategy, brand building, and e-commerce. He explains what founders need to know about startup funding, marketing automation, AI tools, competitive advantage, and the future of work—and how small teams can now compress weeks of execution into hours.This conversation explores why traditional business moats are disappearing, what gives a company a genuine reason to exist, and why distribution, proprietary data, supply-chain advantages, and creator partnerships matter more than ever. Nik also compares agencies with consumer brands, explains why agencies become harder to operate around $200,000–$250,000 per month, and reveals how raising too much capital can trap a startup before it proves product-market fit.You'll learn how to test business ideas efficiently, build an AI-native team, choose stronger business models, and identify overlooked opportunities in niche agencies and Main Street businesses. Subscribe to The Alchemist's Library for more conversations about business, technology, wealth, health, psychology, and self-mastery.#AIBusiness #StartupStrategy #NikSharmaTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – How AI Agents Are Reshaping Startups00:59 – Building a 20-Agent AI Operating System03:22 – How AI Builds Ads and Landing Pages Faster05:14 – Why AI Gives Small Teams More Leverage07:01 – Why Waiting to Learn AI Puts You Behind11:46 – The Future of Marketing Agencies With AI13:19 – How to Test Startup Ideas With AI15:43 – What Makes a Business Moat Defensible21:30 – Agency vs E-Commerce Business Models26:24 – The Best Consumer Brand Business Model27:47 – How Commodity Businesses Lose Pricing Power35:28 – When to Pivot or Kill a Business36:33 – How Much Money You Need to Launch a Brand38:31 – Why Too Much Startup Funding Is Dangerous39:59 – How AI Is Changing Media Buying42:01 – Best AI Tools for Founders and Marketers43:23 – How AI Changes Hiring and Team Size46:43 – How to Source Products From China Safely49:13 – Best AI Business Opportunities for Beginners51:17 – Buying Main Street Businesses With MarketingConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Utah Congressman Burgess Owens says there are progressives from the left infiltrating Utah's GOP primary elections, and he joins Rod and Greg to discuss his concerns about left-leaning organizations taking hold in Utah.  Plus, Jeffrey Anderson, President of the American Main Street Initiative, joins the program to discuss his piece for Real Clear Politics about the taming of the woke messaging at the President's House site in Philadelphia.

Hour 2 of the Bob Rose Show, on the first Federal Reserve benchmark rate announcement under the new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Monetary policy, economic volitivity, and the impact on Main Street, plus all of Thursday morning's biggest stories for 7-30-26

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today's episode, We're continuing our exploration of Barstow, California, where the vibrant Centennial Mural provides the backdrop for a unique group interview. You'll meet Juliet Tison, the founder of Barstow's mural program, Ray Valles, the artist behind the Centennial mural, Kathy Fierro, president of Main Street Murals, and Jane Laraman-Brockhurst, our tour director. Together, they share the origin story of the mural movement, discuss the murals' impact on the community, and reveal the collaborative spirit that keeps art and history alive on Main Street. We'll also hear about exciting future plans, educational outreach, and how you can explore these living works of art yourself. Get ready for an inspiring journey through public art, community pride, and creative passion in Barstow!DISCUSSION1. Introduction and Guest IntroductionsHoward Fox introduces the setting at the new Centennial Mural 00:06Introduction of guests: Juliet, Ray, Kathy, and Jane 00:272. Affiliations and Histories with the Barstow MuralsJuliet's role as the founder of the mural program in the mid-1990s 00:48Influence from Chemainus, British Columbia's mural program 01:06Ray's history with the Barstow community since 1991 01:29Kathy's involvement since 1984 and early participation in mural painting 01:38Kathy Fierro as current president of Main Street Murals 01:533. The Process of Becoming Mural ArtistsKathy was recruited by Juliette for her large-scale art experience 02:14Transition from church set designs to mural painting 02:194. Reflections on the Murals' Evolution and Community ImpactJuliet's feelings about the murals' influence and hopes for their continued unveiling 02:45Ray's description of inspiration and artistic process for the current mural, referencing Barstow landscapes and Route 66 03:04Emotional response to public display and the goal of inspiring future artists 03:48Ray's daughter's participation in the mural painting 04:165. Historical and Thematic Organization of the MuralsJuliette explains the murals are painted in historical order, from Stone Age to Space Age 04:426. Future Vision and Expansion GoalsKathy discusses parameters for new murals between 1st and 7th Streets on Main, maintaining the "Main Street USA" identity 05:20Ambition to add another 30 murals 05:417. Community Engagement and Educational OutreachJane's Overview of Main Street Murals' impact on local and tourist communities through accessible art 06:13Educational programs and electric box design initiative in schools 07:19Recognition of the centennial mural and anticipation for events like the upcoming car show and mural dedication 07:43Appreciation of support from the City of Barstow 07:51Emphasis on keeping the community vibrant through arts, history, and youth involvement 08:068. Practical Information for Visitors and ListenersMain Street Murals information available on Facebook, their website, and City of Barstow's site 08:38Monthly Main Street Mural Tour details (third Saturday, 11 AM from the US Bank fountain) 09:13Contact information for group and traveling tours 09:229. Spotlight on Ray Valles' Artistic WorkRay Valles provides his Instagram handle for listeners to find more about his artwork 09:5310. ConclusionGetting ready for the Mural Tour 10:02LEARN MOREThank you to Main Street Murals for facilitating the today's tour and the interviews - https://mainstreetmurals.com/Ray Valle's Instagram: @raymundo.vallesLearn more about Bartow's rich history by visitng:The Historic Harvey House:https://www.barstowca.org/residents/harvey-house-information.Western Area Railroad Museum:   https://www.facebook.com/westernamericarailroadmuseum/Route 66 Museum:https://www.motherroadmuseum.com/Mojave River Museum:http://mrvmuseum.org/NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KeywordsJuliet Tison, Ray Valles, Kathy Fierro, Jane Laraman-Brockhurst, Barstow, Mainstreet Murals, Barstow History, Route 66, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview#JulietTison #RayValles #KathyFierro #JaneLaraman-Brockhurst #Barstow #MainStreetMurals #BarstowHistory #Route66 #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterviewMy Favorite Podcast Tools:  Production by DescriptHosting BuzzsproutShow Notes by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageBe a Podcast Guest by PodMatchBanner Customization by Nano Banana & Canva

On the Flyover Conservatives Show, Steve Abramowitz joins David and Stacy Whited to discuss his journey from Wall Street to independent journalism, the founding of Heartland Journal, the importance of telling the truth, and why he believes the media failed the American people. Anthony Fauci's own emails, diary entries, and newly released documents are fueling fresh questions about the COVID-19 response, lockdowns, censorship, and government accountability. They also examine immigration, cancel culture, independent media, and what Christians should do in a world increasingly driven by propaganda instead of facts. Plus, we're providing a FREE download of the Fauci files discussed during this interview.Tonight at 8:30pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.com Follow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShow To Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900 ► Receive your FREE 52 Date Night Ideas Playbook to make date night more exciting, go to www.prosperousmarriage.comTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.comFollow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShow FREE Fauci Files Download: Text FAUCI to 40509Steve AbramowitzBook: Songs About the Heartland: A Journey from Wall Street to Main StreetHeartland Journal: https://heartlandjournal.comX: https://x.com/HeartlandJrnlHeartland Journal Podcast: https://heartlandjournal.com/podcastSteve Abramowitz is the founder and publisher of Heartland Journal, an independent news publication dedicated to highlighting stories overlooked by the mainstream media. After spending more than three decades on Wall Street, Steve transitioned into journalism to champion truth, constitutional principles, and independent reporting. He is the author of Songs About the Heartland: A Journey from Wall Street to Main Street, host of the Heartland Journal Podcast, and a frequent interviewer of influential voices in politics, business, entertainment, and culture. Through Heartland Journal, Steve provides daily news, commentary, and analysis focused on faith, freedom, and the American Heartland.

206. Route 66 Part 1 - Chicago to Oklahoma City - From Chicago's Edge to Oklahoma's Dusty Dreams guides you along the first unforgettable stretch of America's Main Street, blending history, food, and practical travel tips for road-trippers. We start at the iconic Route 66 Begin sign at Adams & Michigan in Chicago, cruise past the Gemini Giant in Wilmington, and dig into a Cozy Dog corn dog in Springfield before soaking up the Gateway Arch and the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis and snapping photos at the Blue Whale of Catoosa. Highlights include these five stops plus hidden two-lane segments, classic diners and neon motels. Travel tips cover best seasons (spring and fall), how to navigate GPS vs. old maps, where to gas up for long rural stretches, and when to reserve museum tours. Expect recommendations for barbecue in St. Louis, pie and malt shops in small towns, and offbeat roadside attractions that make Route 66 a bucket-list drive. This episode was prepared with the assistance of AI tools, giving us more time to travel and bring you even more destinations. Travel Is Back -- over 200 episodes covering destinations across America and beyond.Some episodes use AI for research, writing assistance, and occasional voiceover when Johnny Mac is unavailable. His point of view, and his insistence on finding the best local taco remains entirely human.

Meena Hasan (born 1987, NYC) received her B.A. from Oberlin College in 2009 and her MFA from Yale School of Art in 2013, where she won the Carol Schlosberg Memorial Prize for Painting. In 2010, she was awarded the Terna Prize Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome and in 2025 she was an artist-in-residence in the Winter TNT Residency hosted by Transmitter and Tiger Strike Asteroid Galleries in NYC. She has participated in group exhibitions at the Kristen Lorello Gallery, NYC, Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, NYC, Center for Book Arts, NYC, The Stedelijk Museum, Den Bosch, The Netherlands, Deitch Projects, NYC, Nathalie Karg Gallery, New York, NY, the 2022 New England Triennial at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum and Fruitlands Museum and at BRIC Arts and Media in Downtown Brooklyn in Spring of 2023 among others. Recent two-person and solo exhibitions have been shown at The Old Stone House of Brooklyn, NY, Main Window, Dumbo with Deanna Evans Projects, NYC, and Stowaway Gallery, Los Angeles, CA all in 2025. Meena has taught Painting at Rutgers University – Newark, Pratt Institute’s Painting MFA program, the School of Visual Arts at Boston University and Studio in a School, NYC. She is currently the Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor in Painting at RISD, Providence and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Meena Hasan, jaali 1 (after matisse’s seated odalisque with haiti textile, 1926) acrylic, Flashe, Okawara paper, Tyvek, image transfer, copper pipe, climbing rope, carabiners, 85 x 40 inches Meena Hasan, jaali 1 (detail, after matisse’s seated odalisque with haiti textile, 1926) acrylic, Flashe, Okawara paper, Tyvek, image transfer, copper pipe, climbing rope, carabiners, 85 x 40 inches Meena Hasan, Terrible Beauty, at Main Window Dumbo, Was On View: June 5 – August 20, 2025, 1 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY Meena Hasan, Terrible Beauty (Detail), at Main Window Dumbo, Was On View: June 5 – August 20, 2025, 1 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY

We're tackling a wide variety of questions submitted by the Main Street Magic Community, covering everything from trip planning and resort decisions to Disney debates and even a little Universal Orlando. We discuss one of the most awkward situations you'll encounter in the parks—line cutting—and share our thoughts on where we draw the line (literally). Then we help a couple planning a Christmas vacation choose the perfect breakfast and dinner, including a character dining experience. We also look ahead to the future of Walt Disney World and debate whether 2027 or 2028 offers the better opportunity for a return visit based on upcoming attractions. Of course, no Q&A would be complete without some hot takes, so we're sharing the Disney hills we're willing to die on, from parks to movies and beyond. We also help a family decide between Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights, discuss whether Deluxe Resorts are really worth the extra cost, and compare All-Star Music Family Suites versus the Art of Animation Family Suites and the value of having Skyliner access. Finally, for all the Disney fans venturing over to Universal Orlando for the first time, especially self-proclaimed ride chickens, we offer tips to help make that first visit fun, stress-free, and unforgettable. Whether you're planning your next vacation or just love talking Disney, this episode has something for everyone!

Private equity has earned a reputation for loading companies with debt, cutting costs, and putting short-term returns ahead of the businesses themselves. But what if successful owners had another option? Nico Lechuga is a Bitcoin entrepreneur, a founding partner of Bitcoin venture capital firm Ego Death Capital, and co-founder of the newly launched holding company Orange Juice. He joins Coin Stories to explain a new model for acquiring profitable businesses, preserving what makes them valuable, and using their cash flow to build a Bitcoin treasury. In this episode: Why the private equity model can create destructive incentives for otherwise healthy businesses How Orange Juice hopes to offer owners an alternative when they are ready to step back or sell Why profitable "boring businesses" may be among the most overlooked assets in America How Bitcoin could become part of a long-term strategy for preserving and compounding business value What separates a real business opportunity from an idea that simply sounds exciting Follow Nico on X at https://x.com/nico_lechuga  ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Speed is my go-to Bitcoin Lightning wallet! Send, receive, or swap stablecoins and digital gold into Bitcoin in one app. Run a business? Speed powers Bitcoin payments for Steak 'n Shake, and it can do the same for you. Download at https://speed.app/natalie  and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats after your first transaction. ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Abundant Mines is a fully-managed Bitcoin mining in the U.S. You own the miners. You keep 100% of the Bitcoin. Voted #1 mining company by peers. Get 1 month of free hosting: AbundantMines.com/Natalie ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: Download Bitkey Today and use my promo code STORIES to get 10% off the new Bitkey. This episode has been sponsored by Bitkey: https://bitkey.world/STORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL  Extra Services to Consider: Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationIn this episode of The Mailbox Money Show, host Bronson Hill sits down with a powerhouse panel of tax, real estate, and securities experts for a no-hype conversation on advanced strategies that help investors keep more of what they earn.They dig into practical 1031 exchange tactics (including DSTs and 721 upREITs), Opportunity Zones 1.0 and the new permanent 2.0 rules, creative ways to unlock home equity while combining Section 121 exclusions with exchanges, short-term rental and real estate professional status plays, and the critical securities-law compliance steps that protect both sponsors and passive investors.Guests:Scott Saunders – Money Mastery Coach at Wealth Outside Wall Street and one of the most experienced 1031 exchange specialists in the country.Ashley Tison – Founder of OZ Pros and a leading Opportunity Zone expert who has helped set up nearly 2,000 qualified opportunity funds.Bethany Laflam – Securities attorney at Premier Law Group and founder of Rev, focused on legal-first deal structuring and compliance for Main Street operators and capital raisers.Tune in for clear takeaways you can use to build more tax-efficient, passive cash flow.TIMESTAMPS0:40 - Introduction to Bronson Equity and bi-weekly educational events1:11 - Welcome and overview of passive cash flow / tax-efficient investing2:09 - Panelist introductions (Scott Saunders, Ashley Tison, Bethany Laflam)3:33 - Scott Saunders background (1031 exchanges and Wealth Outside Wall Street)4:21 - Ashley Tison background (OZ Pros and Opportunity Zone funds)5:50 - Bethany Laflam background (Rev community and securities compliance)7:26 - 1031 exchanges into Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and 721 upREITs11:30 - Opportunity Zone funds overview (OZ 1.0 vs 2.0 benefits)15:18 - Securities compliance best practices for investors and operators18:40 - How hard it is to set up an Opportunity Zone offering as a sponsor20:50 - Tax strategies and the risks of non-compliance across agencies22:32 - Split-treatment transactions combining Section 121 and 103125:55 - Additional Opportunity Zone strategies (estate planning, solar, loss allocation)31:03 - Real estate professional (REP) status for offsetting income32:36 - Deals the panelists are currently excited about or considering44:53 - Holding periods and depreciation strategies for mobile home/RV parks48:29 - Favorite Opportunity Zones and future census tract designations49:56 - Connect with the panelistsConnect with the Guests:Bethany LaflamInstagram: bethany_laflamScott SaundersWebsite: wealthoutsidewallstreet.comFree Book: retirein10years.com/pdfAshley TisonWebsite: https://ozpros.com/podcast#OpportunityZones#1031Exchange#TaxStrategies#RealEstateInvesting#PassiveIncome

Advertisement Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Musikfest Preview Night arrives Thursday, July 30, followed by 10 days of music, food, art and nearly unavoidable reunions throughout Bethlehem from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 9. For the fifth annual Mayor's Musikfest Preview Podcast, we set up at StadtPlatz outside Bethlehem City Hall with Mayor J. William Reynolds and eight guests who plan the festival, perform on its stages, volunteer behind the scenes and help create the community around it. The 43rd Musikfest features more than 400 performers and 500 performances across 16 stages, 15 of which are free. Mayor Reynolds described Musikfest as a shared experience that cannot be recreated through a screen. “You can't one-up somebody else's experience. What happens there is that it brings people together, and it shows us what's possible when we're focused on people.” Building a temporary city ArtsQuest President and CEO Kassie Hilgert started with the people responsible for turning more than 50 acres of Bethlehem into the country's largest free music festival. “It takes 5,000 people to put this festival up and to tear it down. You've got volunteers that are taking 10 days from their vacation time at work to support this festival.” Hilgert also made a direct appeal for people to support the vendors, restaurants, hotels, artists and cultural organizations that keep events like Musikfest alive. Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest's Chief Programming Officer, said more than 2,000 artists applied to perform this year. The final program includes 417 artists presenting 512 sets, with roughly one-third of the festival changing each year. His advice is simple: “Follow your ears through the festival.” Turn a corner, stop at an unfamiliar stage and stay long enough to find the artist who could become your next favorite. “The soundtrack of Bethlehem” Miguel Perez-Soto has experienced Musikfest as an ArtsQuest board member, a musician, a B. Braun Medical employee and a supporter who has been attending for 25 years. He has also watched Musikfest and ArtsQuest's year-round programming grow to represent more of the cultures found throughout Bethlehem. “Musikfest is the soundtrack of Bethlehem. We're going to have a great time doing this for the next 10 days, but throughout the year, Bethlehem always has the initiative to reinvent itself and put events together for the entire family, for the entire community.” A place where everyone can Fest Richard Liu helped lead the creation of SoberPlatz, the inclusive alcohol-free space that returns to the SouthSide for its second year. Located near Americaplatz and the Flywheel, SoberPlatz offers room to relax, activities, recovery resources and a community that does not revolve around drinking. Everyone is welcome. The only request is that visitors not bring alcohol into the space. Liu shared the response that showed exactly why SoberPlatz was needed. “I've had people tell me they didn't feel like they could Fest until SoberPlatz was there.” For Liu, Musikfest ultimately comes back to people. “It's the volunteers that I see year after year and become friends with. It's the friendships with performers who come back year after year. It's the community members who I see and become friends with. It's the people.” Learn more about SoberPlatz and its 2026 activities. Community voices and volunteers WDIY Executive Director Margaret McConnell described the station as another community organization powered largely by volunteers. WDIY was built by community members who wanted their own radio station. Its programming still reflects that original mission. “Picking hand-curated music, no algorithms involved. Very little automation. This is really led by this community, for this community.” ArtsQuest ambassador-level volunteer Robin Sherrerd has poured beer, sold tickets, worked with the Eco Squad and served as a site supervisor. “I worked my way up to site supervisor and enjoyed every bit of it because of the camaraderie that we have with all of the other volunteers.” Those relationships continue after the tents come down. Sherrerd said many volunteers have become friends who see one another and spend time together throughout the year. Two Bethlehem artists step onto the stage Bethlehem country artist Lilly Moss opens for Russell Dickerson at the Wind Creek Steel Stage on Friday, July 31. She returns Sunday, August 2 for a free Main Street performance. Two years ago, Moss opened a fortune cookie while attending the Maren Morris concert at Musikfest. “I opened a fortune cookie and it said, ‘You will make a name for yourself.'” She kept and framed the fortune. Now she plans to carry it onto the largest stage she has ever played. Moss said she no longer becomes more nervous as the crowds grow. “As the crowds get bigger, I get more excited. I feed off the energy and the adrenaline.” Jenny Founds performs with Ruby Dear at Zinzenplatz from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 2. The Bethlehem alternative-rock trio is expanding for a special Ruby Dear Big Band performance featuring additional musicians from Start Making Sense. Founds performs original music with Ruby Dear and Talking Heads music with Start Making Sense. She sees value in both. “I've had people come up to me and say, ‘I've never heard you before, but I can relate to your lyrics, and I've never felt seen like that.' So both are valid, and both give opportunities to musicians.” A free Musikfest stage gives original artists something particularly valuable: people who were walking past, heard something interesting and decided to enter the tent. The Musikfest must-do list Mayor Reynolds and George also shared a few rules for getting the most out of Musikfest: Put the phone away. Spend time with someone you unexpectedly run into. Buy at least one thing. Watch an artist perform original music. Show someone your favorite Musikfest spot. Try a food you are not completely sure about. Leave one night open and see where Musikfest takes you. Musikfest Preview Night is Thursday, July 30. The full festival runs Friday, July 31 through Sunday, August 9. Get the complete schedule and download the official app at Musikfest.org. Advertisement Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! 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This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap the weekend, review The Odyssey and hear the latest chapter in Carl's ongoing feud with the neighborhood wild turkey that has apparently claimed his driveway as its own. The crew also breaks down the week's biggest local stories, including Richland County's looming road salt shortage, the grand opening of the Bad Magic Skatepark at Maple Lake Park and Mansfield City Schools' strongest financial outlook in years. Later, we welcome Jennifer Kime, president and CEO of Downtown Mansfield Inc., for a wide-ranging conversation about the city's ongoing transformation. They discuss the progress of the Main Street reconstruction project, the return of two-way traffic, the momentum behind Downtown Forward, the challenges and opportunities facing local businesses and Jennifer's vision for the future of downtown Mansfield. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee.Relevant links: Quite the predicament: Richland County gets no road salt bids for upcoming winter season Skate Ohio planning 'micro park' in Mansfield's Maple Lake Park New lights along North Main Street placed as part of improvement project in Mansfield Mansfield City Schools ends fiscal year on a high note Follow Downtown Mansfield Inc. on Facebook and visit their website Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to Pack for a Beach Town Vacation: The 10-Piece Travel Wardrobe.Read more at 1923MainStreet.comShop 1923 Main Street for Snow, Skate and Surf t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts.Thank you for listening to the Travel Style Podcast by 1923MainStreet.com.Shop unique and original travel inspired t-shirts, sweatshirt, hoodies and more at 1923 Main Street.Follow along on X, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Thank you for listening and always remember to roam freely and ride boldly.Mike Belobradic--Media provided by Jamendo

The Seattle Sounders' nightmare run continued with a 1-0 loss to Philadelphia, marking a fifth straight defeat in MLS play as the club continues to reel since returning from the FIFA World Cup break. As we navigate our way through these trying times, it's time for an edition of “Cope or Hope” where we discuss every potential path back to contention - from the returns of Cristian Roldan, Yéimar and Pedro de la Vega to whether Seattle's struggling No. 9 committee can still get the job done. Then, we preview a daunting trip to Providence Park, just weeks after Portland handed Seattle a humiliating 5-1 defeat. Can the Sounders stop the spiral, or will the Timbers deliver another devastating blow?Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com

In this episode, we're joined by Christina Diehl, a trusted real estate professional with 16 years of experience helping clients make confident, informed decisions. As a lifelong Lancaster County resident and the 2026 President of the Lancaster County Association of Realtors®, Christina brings a unique blend of local expertise, industry leadership, and investor perspective to every conversation. She shares valuable insights on buying and selling homes, building equity, and using real estate as a long-term wealth-building tool. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or simply looking to better understand today's market, this episode offers practical guidance to help you navigate your real estate journey with clarity and confidence. ???? Connect with Christina Diehl: ✅ Website: https://lancasterhomegirl.com/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancHomegirl ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancaster_homegirl/ Thank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. ???? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://StreamYard.CastAhead.net ➡️ Get your FREE copy of Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo's book - "Sleep Better" https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/sleep-betterLIVE SHOW PODCAST & REPLAYS: ???? Connect with Lancaster Connects:✅ Official: https://lancasterconnects.com/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LancasterConnects ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lancaster-connects✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterConnectsLancaster Connects is produced by Chris Stone at Cast Ahead:  https://CastAhead.net 

Lobbing Scorchers reacts and take calls following Seattle's 1-0 loss to Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania during the Major League Soccer regular season.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#ST

This week's Excess Returns Weekly Wrap examines when AI spending will translate into measurable end-user ROI, why the U.S. business cycle may now produce fewer recessions, and how Federal Reserve policy could combine lower short-term rates with a smaller balance sheet. Jack Forehand and Matt Zeigler break down insights from Andy Constan, Azeem Azhar and Aahan Menon on AI productivity, business-cycle shifts, asset prices and the tradeoffs between Wall Street and Main Street.Topics coveredWhy subsidized AI tokens may be masking the true economics of end-user ROIThe difference between personal productivity gains, cost savings and measurable business profitsHow the transition from electric light bulbs to assembly lines explains AI process redesignWhy adding more copilots cannot turn a legacy company into an AI-native enterpriseThe productivity J-curve and why promising AI investments may initially look unprofitableHow the shift from manufacturing toward services and technology changed the business cycleWhy housing and industrial indicators may be less reliable signals for the broader economyHow consumer conditions, equity wealth and technology investment increasingly drive growthWhy stronger balance sheets and policy intervention may be reducing recession frequencyHow lower short-term rates and a smaller Fed balance sheet could affect asset prices and inequalityTimestamps00:00 Intro and this week's triple-A lineup04:00 AI's long-term promise and medium-term transition risk08:18 Azeem Azhar on electricity as a model for AI adoption12:28 Why more copilots cannot create an AI-native company16:39 How services and technology changed the business cycle21:20 Why policy intervention may be smoothing recessions26:00 How Fed policy could rebalance Wall Street and Main Street30:05 Closing thoughts and where to follow Excess ReturnsLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms or their clients.

On the BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present an ENCORE of our LIVE REMOTE BROADCAST from the ruins of the Ryan House in Sumner, Washington in July 2025. Feliks Banel's guests include Nick Biermann of Save Ryan House, Nancy Ryan Dressel (descendant of the builder of the Ryan House), Tina Patton Burnett, and other grassroots historic preservationists and lovers of local history who had been working for nearly two years to try to save one of the oldest structures in the Evergreen State. It was part vigil, part wake, part celebration of life, and an attempt to process a serious amount of collective grief. The broadcast originated from 1228 Main Street in downtown Sumner, Washington where the historic Ryan House stood for 150 years - until late on the evening of Thursday, July 24, 2026 when it was demolished by the City of Sumner, against the wishes of one of the most engaged groups of citizens Sumner has seen in decades. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8:00pm Pacific Time on Sunday, July 27, 2025 via fearless flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM and gallantly streaming live via space101fm.org. CASCADE OF HISTORY usually broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Special thanks to Mark Patterson for in-studio engineering for the live remote; and special thanks to Save Ryan House volunteers for graciously hosting this broadcast on very short notice. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

Alaska's main Native healthcare organization is set to receive a $400 million settlement from the federal government for unpaid expenses to provide medical services. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the settlement Tuesday. The Alaska Desk’s Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA reports. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) filed a lawsuit in 2021 claiming that the federal government did not fully compensate the organization for administrative costs over seven years of providing medical services. This settlement follows several U.S. Supreme Court decisions in favor of tribal health contractors like the consortium. Lloyd Miller is a tribal attorney who handled three cases involving costs that the government had refused to pay. “To be sure, a significant amount of money is owed to tribes, and the latest settlement you heard about is just one of many settlements that have been achieved throughout the United States over the last two years.” ANTHC provides health services in clinics throughout the state and at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage. The organization also runs rural infrastructure projects in villages, including improving water and sewer systems. The consortium entered an agreement with the federal government under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Under that agreement, ANTHC is responsible for providing healthcare that the federal government would otherwise provide, through agencies like the Indian Health Service (IHS). The consortium said in its court complaint the government failed to reimburse administrative costs for healthcare services between 2014 and 2022, with the exception of one year. The consortium's attorneys dismissed its case this month after a settlement was reached, according to court documents. Natasha Singh is president and CEO of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. She said in a prepared statement that the settlement helps make sure that “resources accurately reflect the true cost of operating a complex Tribal health system and advancing self-determination in healthcare.” Singh said the details of the settlement are still being finalized, but it helps the consortium to expand their services for Alaska Native people. Tribal attorney Miller says this and other cases follow a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision that the federal government owed money to the Carlos Apache and Northern Arapaho tribes in Arizona and Wyoming. “When the court held that those two tribes had been underpaid, the court was saying that every tribe in the United States that has a contract with [IHS] has been underpaid.” Miller says many tribes have filed or reactivated litigation with IHS in the last two years. KIC's new gift shop is where tourists can purchase care packages for community members. (Photo: Hunter Morrison / KRBD) There is a new way to give back to Ketchikan's unhoused population. The Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) rolled out a new program this month where people can pay for and assemble care packages to those in need, as KRBD's Hunter Morrison reports. Emily Edenshaw is the tribe's administrator and CEO. To her knowledge, there is no other program like it in Alaska. She says that the initiative is aimed at tourists “We often invite tourists to our homelands, but there’s really a need for service tourism. You have the second largest tribe in Alaska that’s really tried to innovatively create an experience for our tourists to leave a community in a better place than they found it.” Care packages are $25 and include necessities like toothpaste, deodorant, socks, and sanitary products. People who purchase the care packages can also leave a handwritten note. Edenshaw says each dollar raised from the program will go to support the tribe's permanent supportive housing project, a 28-unit housing complex for seniors, set to open next month. The care packages can be purchased at KIC's newly opened gift shop at the corner of Dock and Main Streets downtown. That space was once home to the tribe's seasonal warming shelter, which closed in the spring. The tribe will open another temporary warming shelter in the fall, although they haven't determined a location yet. Edenshaw says the new care package program is a way to carry on the legacy of the former warming shelter space. She says a little bit of support can go a long way. “For those who might be wanting to do this, make it a family affair. You know, use this as an opportunity to instill the value of giving back, to your children. You know, bring your families by the gift shop and use it as an educational opportunity while also making an impact in people’s lives.” Edenshaw says visitors to the tribe's gift shop will see information about the new program as soon as they walk through the door. She hopes to inform the cruise lines of the program so that more tourists can participate in it. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, July 24, 2026 — Zuni Pueblo responds to monsoon flooding

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Ari and Noah of Lobbing Scorchers react and take calls following Seattle's road matchup at Austin FC.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#ST

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 The Hidden Flaw Sabotaging Colorado's GOP—And How to Fix It Think Colorado Republicans can't win? Think again. John Rush and Andy Peth expose the campaign messaging missteps holding the party back, revealing how real change starts by connecting with what people actually care about—like housing costs, safer streets, and education. Forget political jargon and outsider advice; discover why local culture and everyday issues are the real game-changers. By the end of the hour, get a sneak peek into the surprising power of voter demographics, the rise of socialism, and why unaffiliated voters could decide it all. HOUR 2 Are Unaffiliated Voters Colorado's Ultimate Kingmakers? Is the fate of Colorado's elections in the hands of the unaffiliated? John and Andy dive deep into the 52% that could swing the state, shattering myths about “independent” voters and revealing why most secretly lean left or right. The episode unpacks primary data, campaign cash flows, and third-party wildcards—plus the high stakes for both major parties. The hour ends with a bold warning about where Colorado politics is headed and a taste of the capitalism vs. socialism debate up next. HOUR 3 Capitalism vs. Socialism—The Battle for Colorado's Future Can capitalism still capture hearts and minds? John, Andy, and author Rainer Zitelmann reveal how private enterprise is changing the world—from launching rockets to shaping Main Street. Andy makes the big ideas accessible with clever, down-to-earth analogies that anyone can use in the real world. Explore how facts—not feelings—can win the argument on taxes, property rights, and opportunity. The hour wraps with a blueprint for victory: understand what matters most, and turn conversation into action. 1:08 - Rainer Zitelmann - https://www.rainer-zitelmann.com/

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 The Hidden Flaw Sabotaging Colorado's GOP—And How to Fix It Think Colorado Republicans can't win? Think again. John Rush and Andy Peth expose the campaign messaging missteps holding the party back, revealing how real change starts by connecting with what people actually care about—like housing costs, safer streets, and education. Forget political jargon and outsider advice; discover why local culture and everyday issues are the real game-changers. By the end of the hour, get a sneak peek into the surprising power of voter demographics, the rise of socialism, and why unaffiliated voters could decide it all. HOUR 2 Are Unaffiliated Voters Colorado's Ultimate Kingmakers? Is the fate of Colorado's elections in the hands of the unaffiliated? John and Andy dive deep into the 52% that could swing the state, shattering myths about “independent” voters and revealing why most secretly lean left or right. The episode unpacks primary data, campaign cash flows, and third-party wildcards—plus the high stakes for both major parties. The hour ends with a bold warning about where Colorado politics is headed and a taste of the capitalism vs. socialism debate up next. HOUR 3 Capitalism vs. Socialism—The Battle for Colorado's Future Can capitalism still capture hearts and minds? John, Andy, and author Rainer Zitelmann reveal how private enterprise is changing the world—from launching rockets to shaping Main Street. Andy makes the big ideas accessible with clever, down-to-earth analogies that anyone can use in the real world. Explore how facts—not feelings—can win the argument on taxes, property rights, and opportunity. The hour wraps with a blueprint for victory: understand what matters most, and turn conversation into action. 1:08 - Rainer Zitelmann - https://www.rainer-zitelmann.com/

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 The Hidden Flaw Sabotaging Colorado's GOP—And How to Fix It Think Colorado Republicans can't win? Think again. John Rush and Andy Peth expose the campaign messaging missteps holding the party back, revealing how real change starts by connecting with what people actually care about—like housing costs, safer streets, and education. Forget political jargon and outsider advice; discover why local culture and everyday issues are the real game-changers. By the end of the hour, get a sneak peek into the surprising power of voter demographics, the rise of socialism, and why unaffiliated voters could decide it all. HOUR 2 Are Unaffiliated Voters Colorado's Ultimate Kingmakers? Is the fate of Colorado's elections in the hands of the unaffiliated? John and Andy dive deep into the 52% that could swing the state, shattering myths about “independent” voters and revealing why most secretly lean left or right. The episode unpacks primary data, campaign cash flows, and third-party wildcards—plus the high stakes for both major parties. The hour ends with a bold warning about where Colorado politics is headed and a taste of the capitalism vs. socialism debate up next. HOUR 3 Capitalism vs. Socialism—The Battle for Colorado's Future Can capitalism still capture hearts and minds? John, Andy, and author Rainer Zitelmann reveal how private enterprise is changing the world—from launching rockets to shaping Main Street. Andy makes the big ideas accessible with clever, down-to-earth analogies that anyone can use in the real world. Explore how facts—not feelings—can win the argument on taxes, property rights, and opportunity. The hour wraps with a blueprint for victory: understand what matters most, and turn conversation into action. 1:08 - Rainer Zitelmann - https://www.rainer-zitelmann.com/

Noah and Ari are back during the midweek break to wrap up the 2026 FIFA World Cup with their takes on how Seattle showed out, give out their tournament awards and talk about how MLS can take it from here.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#LS

Rick & Kelly share a clip from their upcoming expose on the Rick & Kelly Show on Patreon.com about the Shopmy Scammer , demonstrating the STAGGERING volume of evidence against the former brand manager, plus a trip to Main Street for the farmer's market, an update on the Big Bear Bald Eagle, a look at the world's deadliest animals, and singer Marc Anthony welcomes baby #8 IN THE NEWS!Get your Daily Smash hats, mugs, sweats and more at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dailysmashmerch.spiritsal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e.comRick & Kelly are PROUD to be the OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTNERS with SOULLIFE MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS here in America! Get the Rick & Kelly DOUBLE discount of $20 off per bottle by buying 2 or more bottles & hitting AUTO ORDER at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.soullife.com/rickandkelly⁠⁠Check out Rick & Kelly's favorite MAKE WELLNESS ingestible peptides:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boards.com/a/vL3gBe.kypDic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more info on how to book Kelly, Rick or the two of them for coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks, go to:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fansocial.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick & Kelly would love for you to join them on Patreon, where they post full hour long, commercial free episodes every week, including celebrity interviews, cooking segments and other videos you won't find on their YouTube channel!Sign up for the Rick & Kelly Show on Patreon.com now by clicking on: www.patreon.com/rickkellyshow#baldeagle #marcanthony #bigbear #shopmy #powerball #billionaire #megamillions #olivegarden #pastapass ⁠⁠⁠⁠#roboneill #osamabinladen #sealteamsix #sealteam6 #usnavy #usmarines #usairforce #usarmy #hero #mission #drevil⁠ ⁠#responsibility⁠ ⁠#lakendra⁠ ⁠#golfcart⁠ ⁠#drevil⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#worldcup⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#jll⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#jefflewis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#jefflewislive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#oc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#drama⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#reality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#court⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#therealstory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#soullife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#cameo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#newsmax2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#nyc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#newyork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#huntingtonbeach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#readers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#rhoc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#kellydodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#cooking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#kellydodd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#pickleballpartytown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nigel and Nick roll into a bar built by Schlitz in 1894, still pouring beer in downtown Excelsior Springs. Brewer Keith Hudson and Main Street director Lindsay pull up a chair to talk homebrew clubs, Missouri's oddly generous liquor laws, and how craft beer turned a sketchy downtown bar into a destination. Grab a beer, this one runs long and it's worth it.

In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, David sits down with Marci Goodwin, co-founder of SmartStart Business Development and creator of the SmartStart Navigator, to talk about the "hidden entrepreneurs" quietly reshaping small-town economies across the country.Marci shares how a SaaS platform originally built for high-growth tech startups found its real audience in microbusinesses—the makers, side-hustlers, and mom-and-pop owners who make up the vast majority of U.S. businesses but rarely walk through the doors of an SBDC or chamber of commerce. She and David dig into why these owner-operated businesses (fewer than 10 employees, many with just one) are the true engine of local economic activity, especially as rural Main Streets lose their traditional employer businesses.The conversation covers a lot of ground: how SmartStart's bootstrapped, community-embedded model works; the baby-steps approach to getting microbusinesses "bankable"; real stories of downtown revitalization sparked by a single entrepreneur pulling others up behind her; and why traditional KPIs like jobs created and tax revenue don't capture the real impact of this work. Marci introduces the concept of KIIs—Key Impact Indicators—as a better way to measure success before the traditional metrics ever show up.In this episode:Why so many U.S. businesses are microbusinesses, and why that mattersHow SmartStart Navigator helps communities find entrepreneurs who don't yet see themselves that wayThe customer-development-first approach to getting a business "bank ready"Two Main Street revival stories—from a single-storefront herbalist to a six-vendor maker communityWhy traditional KPIs fail microbusinesses, and what Key Impact Indicators (KIIs) look like insteadAdvice for the next generation of economic development practitioners: get out from behind the deskConnect with Marci Goodwin:LinkedIn: Marci GoodwinSmartStart Business DevelopmentSmartStartNavigator.com

In a world of greenwashing, wall-to-wall podcast ads, and affiliate marketing "listicles," it's really hard to know if a brand is actually as sustainable and ethical as it claims.  Well, Amanda has been looking into this kind of stuff for years, so in this episode they will show you exactly what they do when they want to figure out the true story of a brand.  And specifically, we will unpack Quince as an example!In this episode:Is Quince as sustainable and ethical as their marketing seems to claim?What are some obvious red flags that a brand is not sustainable and ethical?Why are sustainable fashion organizations, writers, and activists no longer receiving as much funding as they once did?Why does Amanda feel "weird" about the Commons app?Why is a job review site (Glassdoor) a surprisingly useful addition to your slow fashion toolbox?And why can't we shop our way to a better world?Also: Six years of Clotheshorse...and introducing, CONWAY!Helpful links and reading:@sustainablefashionfriend@alookbehindtheseamsGood On YouEco-StylistCobbled Goods"Not everyone is loving Quince's dupes," Chantal Fernandez, The Cut."Williams-Sonoma sues Quince over sales of 'dupe' products," Jonathan Stempel, Reuters."Beyond Compare? Quince Battles Class Action Over Its ‘Traditional Retail' Pricing Model," ArentFoxSchiff"I got a cease and desist from Quince," Ecocult.Amanda's first post about the Esprit sweatshirt (you can also find this on IG)"About that viral Esprit sweatshirt...the revolution will not be for sale at Costco." (you an also find this on IG)The new Clotheshorse PO Box: 69 Main Street, Box 16  New Providence, PA 17560Get your Clotheshorse merch here: https://clotheshorsepodcast.com/shop/Until the end of July, use promo code THEPRICEISRIGHT to get 50% off all merch! Amanda and Dustin care for a colony of 12 feral cats and they want to get them all fixed this spring. So help them cover that cost by picking up some hot deals on Clotheshorse merch.If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:Slow Fashion Academy is a size-inclusive sewing and patternmaking studio based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded by designer and fashion professor Ruby Gertz. Ruby just launched CLO3D for Custom Fit: a 12-week beginner-friendly online course in virtual patternmaking with CLO3D software. Instead of making sample after sample, you can now customize avatars that match your real body measurements and fit-test garments virtually—before cutting into a single piece of fabric. You can also work from your pre-existing paper or PDF patterns! This course is designed to get you over the initial hump to working confidently in the program. It includes 300+ bite-size video lessons spaced out over 12 weeks, weekly live Q&A calls for accountability, a custom body scan to use as a you-sized virtual dress form, and a super supportive community of like-minded designers that are all learning together in a cohort. Perfect for indie patternmakers, emerging designers, or anyone who wants to design clothes that actually fit their one-of-a-kind body.Learn more about the course, as well as our in-person sewing and patternmaking workshops at www.slowfashion.academy.Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from the Founder. Find them on Instagram as @deco.denim.Selina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts.  Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come.  Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint.Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.Cute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points.  If it's ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it!  Vintage style with progressive values.  Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.

The Seattle Sounders are coming off arguably the worst performance in club history, and for an occasion this unprecedented, we're devoting the entire show to processing the fallout. After entering the World Cup break at 7-3-3, Seattle returned to a 5-1 annihilation by the Portland Timbers in front of more than 35,000 fans at Lumen Field. On this episode we'll break down every angle of the historic collapse. Was it an inexplicable outlier or an x-ray of deeper problems? How much responsibility belongs to Brian Schmetzer and Craig Waibel, and what does the result say about Seattle's roster construction, ownership spending and veteran leadership? We'll also examine Jordan Morris' complicated DP situation, the decision to send Snyder Brunell and Paul Rothrock to face the media, and where the Sounders go from here.Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Facebook Ari Liljenwall Noah Riffe Niko MorenoSPONSORSQED Coffee - a Seattle based roaster, coffee shop and coffee subscription service. Visit them in person at one of the three Seattle locations or online and use code ‘LS74' for 25% off across the site.Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2026 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Lobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.Contact: lobbingscorchers@justoncemedia.com#KO

36. Behind the Scenes at the Haunted Mansion: Alex Interviews Kris About Being a Disneyland Cast Member What does it really feel like to work at the Haunted Mansion? In this special interview episode, Alex turns the tables and interviews co-host Kris about her unforgettable time as a Disneyland Cast Member at one of the world's most beloved attractions—the Haunted Mansion. From being assigned to her dream attraction on her very first day to walking the attraction with the lights on, working New Year's Eve on Main Street, backstage traditions, celebrity encounters, magical guest moments, and even riding Pirates of the Caribbean during a shift, Kris shares stories she's never told publicly before. The conversation also explores the personal side of her Disney journey—how working for The Walt Disney Company helped her through one of the most difficult periods of her life and ultimately led her to lifelong friendships, renewed confidence, and the path that eventually brought The Swinging Wake Podcast to life. Whether you're a Haunted Mansion superfan, a Disney Parks enthusiast, or someone who's ever dreamed of becoming a Cast Member, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In This Episode Disney Parks news and Oogie Boogie Bash updates Christmas in July with ConciEARS How Kris became a Haunted Mansion Cast Member Traditions and Cast Member training Walking the Mansion with the lights on Behind-the-scenes areas guests never see Working Haunted Mansion Holiday vs. Classic Favorite Cast Member memories and magical guest interactions Celebrity encounters at Disneyland New Year's Eve on Main Street Cast Member traditions and camaraderie Favorite Haunted Mansion scenes, ghosts, and details Why Kris ultimately left The Walt Disney Company Would she ever return to Disneyland? Listener Question If you could spend one hour backstage at the Haunted Mansion, what would you choose to see? Would you: Walk the attraction with the lights on? Visit the workshop where props are restored? Watch the stretching room "unstretch?" Explore somewhere else entirely? Let us know by emailing us or commenting on social media! Featured Sponsor A huge thank you to James at ConciEARS for sponsoring this episode! James has planned Disney vacations for us in the past and is currently helping us plan our Disneyland trip this September. His vacation planning services are completely FREE and can help take the stress out of planning your next Disney or Universal vacation.

In Episode 38, DDSWTNP talk to John Duvall, a major scholar of DeLillo, author of a 2002 reader's guide to Underworld, and expert especially on how DeLillo's 1992 novella “Pafko at the Wall” became, five years later, the Prologue, “The Triumph of Death.” In examining the 1951 Giants/Dodgers game and the Soviets' bomb test, we discuss with Duvall in great detail the issues of race and racism in the portrayal of fourteen-year-old Cotter Martin, winner of the struggle for Bobby Thomson's home run ball, as well as the major difference made by DeLillo's change of the very last word of “Pafko” in Underworld: “It is all falling indelibly into the now”? Or “into the past”? Throughout this episode, Duvall gives us a rare critical glimpse at DeLillo as editor of his sentences and scenes. He speaks also to the mythologizing effects of baseball, what it means to aestheticize politics in DeLillo's representations, DeLillo's relationship to E. L. Doctorow's work, and the competing visions of ideology and history embodied in FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and metafictional radio man Russ Hodges. Not only that, but Duvall has several intriguing, “paranoid” stories to tell about his correspondence with the author and how it's possible his interpretations of “Pafko” in a 1995 journal article might have directly influenced some of DeLillo's revisions as he shaped it into Underworld's opening. Other topics in this probing discussion include how DeLillo fits in with conceptions of Fredric Jameson's postmodernism and Linda Hutcheon's historiographic metafiction, his claims about his art in “The Power of History,” and the motifs of “The Triumph of Death” that set up the 700+ pages to come. For a profile of John Duvall's scholarship and teaching, see https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/john-duvall.html Stay tuned for a series of guest episodes on Underworld to come in the next few months! Texts mentioned and discussed in this episode: Don DeLillo, “Pafko at the Wall.” Harper's (October 1992): 35-70. —. Pafko at the Wall: A Novella. Scribner, 1997.  —. “The Power of History,” New York Times Magazine, September 7, 1997. https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/books/090797article3.html John N. Duvall, “Baseball as Aesthetic Ideology: Cold War History, Race, and Delillo's ‘Pafko at the Wall.'” Modern Fiction Studies 41.2 (Summer 1995): 285-313. —. Don DeLillo's UNDERWORLD. Continuum Contemporaries Reader's Guide. 2002. Mark Osteen, ed. “Notes.” Don DeLillo, Mao II and Underworld. Library of America, 2023. p. 1038. David Remnick, “Exile on Main Street [interview with Don DeLillo].” New Yorker, September 7, 1997. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1997/09/15/exile-on-main-street-don-delillo-profile-remnick

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Our analysts Andrew Sheets and Mark Schmidt unpack why U.S. healthcare feels so expensive and the potential impacts of rising hospital costs.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Andrew Sheets: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Andrew Sheets, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at Morgan Stanley. Mark Schmidt: And I'm Mark Schmidt, Head of Municipal Strategy at Morgan Stanley. Andrew Sheets: And today on the program, a discussion into one of the biggest mysteries in one of the biggest sectors of the economy. We're talking about healthcare costs. It's Friday, July 17th at 2pm in London. Mark Schmidt: At 9am in New York. Andrew Sheets: So, we're talking today about healthcare, which represents roughly a fifth of the U.S. economy, the bulk of job creation over the last several years, and in my view, honestly, one of the biggest inflation paradoxes that we see in the market. On the one hand, the high cost of healthcare is taken as a given, and it's something that many Americans still struggle with financially. But if you look at the official inflation data in the U.S., healthcare costs have been lower than normal, and that's been true now for a number of years. So, what's going on? How do we tie this together? And Mark, you just wrote a report that tries to do exactly that. So, what did you hope to accomplish with this report? Mark Schmidt: You're absolutely right. It's hard to underline enough just how large healthcare is to the U.S. economy overall. Americans spend nearly $6 trillion on healthcare. That's more than the GDP of the entire country of Germany. And if we think about prices, Americans pay more. A knee replacement, for example, costs $25,000 in the United States. That same procedure costs just $6,000 in France. Common heart treatments that would cost $3,000 in Germany or $10,000 in Australia cost $34,000 in the U.S. It also matters for everyone's local community. Healthcare jobs have been growing twice as fast as the rate of job growth in the economy overall. And those are good jobs. They pay above average wages. For many Americans these days, the most secure path to the middle class is a career in healthcare. Now, this may seem a little bit arcane, but it probably hits close to your portfolio as well. Earlier in the year, when we took a look at how equity separately managed accounts invest, they typically have a core overweight to healthcare. And even though American prices may seem like an American issue, many of the largest and most profitable healthcare companies in the world are actually headquartered in Europe. So, whether you're sitting in New York or sitting in London, the price of American healthcare probably matters to you. But as you noted, Andrew, it does feel like a paradox because although Americans cite healthcare costs as one of their top concerns, and although healthcare spending is growing at 6 percent a year or more, the official inflation data says that healthcare prices are in check. And at one point earlier in the year, healthcare inflation, according to official data, even dipped below 3 percent. It just didn't make a lot of sense, and that's why we got together with our colleagues across equities, fixed income research, public policy, and economics to dig into what was actually going on. Andrew Sheets: So, Mark, let's dig right into that. I mean, it seems like a perfect encapsulation of the so-called Main Street versus Wall Street perception of the economy. So, what's going on? How does one kind of square those two numbers? Mark Schmidt: The easiest way to understand it is that you can't walk through a grocery store and figure out the price of a knee replacement. And that's true both for you and me. It's also true for the government. They have to survey hospitals and health insurance companies. The trouble is that the prices that health insurance companies pay hospitals, well, those are trade secrets. So, at any given point in time, even for the best government economists, it's not entirely clear what the price trends are. And that's why when you look at the official data, healthcare inflation typically has relatively lumpy jumps in the series. You could see several months of 0.1 or 0.2 percent official growth in healthcare inflation. Or as earlier this week, you could see certain categories jump to 0.4 or even 0.8. Andrew Sheets: Another element, Mark, that you talked about in the report is that people are also consuming more healthcare. So, talk a little bit about that. How that factors into this dynamic, and again, is that just going to be the new normal as the population ages and we tend to spend more on healthcare as we get older? Mark Schmidt: That's right. The good news is that we're living longer lives. The bad news is that means that we have more chronic healthcare conditions to deal with. The good news is that more procedures can be done in outpatient settings, and those, generally speaking, are cheaper. The bad news is that inpatient care, inpatient prices go up as the complexity of procedures that actually happen in a hospital setting increase significantly. When you balance it all out, it's a situation where, thankfully, the United States and most Americans have the means and the wealth to pay more for healthcare. The flip side of that is that they are paying more for healthcare, and that's why we think that the recent softness in healthcare inflation is actually too good to be true. Andrew Sheets: Something that jumped out at me from this report, Mark, was just how important hospitals are in this equation. And the experience of the patient and the experience of the hospital can be different economically. And that difference can also matter for how this shows up in official inflation and government statistics.So, you know, it would be helpful maybe just to walk the listener through. If I go into the hospital and I need knee surgery. You know, how does that look like from my perspective in terms of paying for it, assuming I have health insurance through my employer? How could that look like to the hospital? And how could that look like coming out the other end into the official government statistics? Mark Schmidt: Well, of course, Andrew, the first thing that you do when you break your leg is you call six hospitals and shop around for the cheapest price, right? Andrew Sheets: [Laughs] Of course. Mark Schmidt: So that's actually the problem because when you get care, you're not in a place to ask about the price. And frankly, even if you asked your doctor or nurse what the price is, they probably wouldn't know. Not only is it not their job to know the price, but all of those negotiations happen after the fact – with the prices that the insurance companies negotiate with the hospitals. After COVID, hospitals had a lot more costs to spread out among the people who were coming in the door, and so they raised prices across the board, not just for procedures that were related to respiratory illness. Naturally, insurance companies noticed that, and they started to push back. So long after you get a cast for your broken leg – and by the way, I wish you a speedy recovery – insurance companies end up going back and forth negotiating with your doctors for exactly how much they should pay you. And although these prices were loosely set well before you walked in the door, the exact way it gets billed and coded? Well, let's just say there's a lot of back and forth. For a well-run hospital, the cost of talking to and ultimately getting reimbursement from your insurance company, that alone could be 2 to 4 percent of revenue. And in especially complex cases, that whole negotiation can eat up 5 to 7 percent of the total bill. You're also right to flag that hospitals really are still the central point of the U.S. healthcare system. Americans spend $2 trillion in a hospital setting. And hospitals overwhelmingly coordinate care for both primary, specialty, and pharmacy services. Andrew Sheets: Mark, another issue I wanted to ask you about was the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, and how those programs fit into the story? Mark Schmidt: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act included a variety of measures to slow the overall growth rate of healthcare. Now, for all the reasons we just discussed, that's probably warranted. The Affordable Care Act is another wrinkle. Enhanced subsidies, which were already set to expire – did in fact expire at the end of last year. And as a result, more Americans are now uninsured. It remains to be seen how that impacts overall costs. In the United States, when you have a health emergency, a hospital is legally obligated to treat you because of a 1990s law called EMTALA. Even if you can't pay, the system eventually does. Historically, uncompensated care costs have been passed on to individuals and companies with insurance. For now, however, it remains to be seen whether these changes in law and in the overall number of people with insurance will cause healthcare prices to rise or fall. Andrew Sheets: And Mark, just for the broad-based implications of this, right? It's fair to say that in any health insurance system, there are some people who consume a lot more healthcare. They're unhealthy or they're unlucky. And there are some who consume a lot less. And, you know, this is something where that overall coverage question matters. Because if you have things that reduce the number of otherwise healthy people who are in those healthcare pools, it can raise the cost for everybody else. Those people who were in some ways subsidizing the higher consumers of healthcare are no longer there. Is that a fair way to frame it, do you think? And are there potential changes given some of these legislative actions that could lead to changes of what the pool looks like – and what overall costs could look like? Mark Schmidt: That's a great point. And healthcare is probably the only part of our economy where you would say, "Thank goodness I did not get my money's worth." As we think about it… Andrew Sheets: [Laughs] Very true. Very true. Mark Schmidt: As we think about it, most young and healthy people are going to be paying more for their health insurance than they receive in healthcare. Again, that's a good thing. Because American healthcare prices are so much higher than anywhere else in the world, paying in more than you get back? Well, that hits the wallet harder in America than it does in other countries. And that's why for many people – choice – choosing how much health insurance to have and how much to pay for it, really is central to keeping the American economy dynamic. The flip side, however, is that as Americans get older, more people have Medicare. Now, Medicare is pretty good if you have it. But the catch is that Medicare prices, according to most independent estimates, do not fully reimburse for the cost of care. So, as more seniors take up more beds in a hospital, that means that commercial prices, the prices for people who have private insurance through their employer, are likely to rise even faster. Andrew Sheets: So, Mark, I think a good place to close it out and kind of bring this all together is a really important conclusion of this report – is that hospitals have been absorbing a number of these rising costs of healthcare through lower margins for the hospital. And that has resulted in lower ultimate inflation because the inflation is measured out the other side, out ultimately what the hospital earns. And if you could just maybe talk a little bit more about that. To what extent have those margins been compressed? And what that might mean for things going forward? Mark Schmidt: That's right. We dug into the finances for hundreds of not-for-profit hospitals in the United States. They are facing higher costs and shrinking margins. Historically, hospitals have partially passed on expense increases of this magnitude. Now, in their conversations with insurance companies, the biggest benchmark setting of prices happens once every two to three years. So, we're not going to see hospital prices show up in the inflation data overnight. But when we look at hospitals across the country, their budget information and their guidance is consistent with firming prices. Andrew Sheets: Great. Thank you so much, Mark. I've really enjoyed the conversation. Mark Schmidt: Thanks for having me, Andrew. Andrew Sheets: And thank you for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please share it with a friend or colleague today. And rate and review us on wherever you listen. It helps more people find the show.

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 16, 2026 is: bibelot • BEE-buh-loh • noun A bibelot is a small household ornament or decorative object. // His grandfather set up a table every week at the flea market where he sold all sorts of bibelots and bric-a-brac, from ceramic figurines to tiny blown glass sculptures. See the entry > Examples: “One by one, the beads and baubles and charms and bibelots have been cleaned and polished and now they are being placed on shelves, in jars and containers, in bins, and in a bathtub in Beadniks' new store on Main Street.” — Bob Audette, The Brattleboro (Vermont) Reformer, 21 June 2025 Did you know? The English language, it would seem, can't get enough of synonyms for trinket, including gewgaw, gimcrack, and knickknack, just as lovers of tchotchkes can't get enough of such ornamental trifles. Lady Charlotte Guest (1812-1895) was just such a lover of baubles and bric-a-brac. Not only was Guest an accomplished linguist, educator, publisher, and philanthropist, she also amassed collections of everything from porcelain to playing cards, which she ultimately donated to museums. We also have Guest to thank for the first known use in English of the French word for “trinket,” bibelot, which she recorded in a journal entry in 1873 while in Paris: “After 3, walked up to Lady Hopetoun's to amuse her with some of our little bibelots.”

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