Podcasts about masks

In this episode of Meaningful Work Matters, host Andrew Soren finds himself in the hot seat. Dr. Llewellyn E. van Zyl, positive psychology pracademic and a returning guest of the show, steps in as interviewer to explore the story behind our host and what happens to the person underneath when they keep becoming someone new.Andrew has moved across a wide range of roles over his career: theatre producer, marketing professional, executive coach, organizational designer, and now Executive Director of the International Positive Psychology Association.Together, they trace what each transformation cost, what it left behind, and what Andrew has learned about identity, suffering, and meaning that scholarship alone could not have taught him.Key TakeawaysEvery major transition carries grief. The loss of self-efficacy that comes with stepping into a new role is real, worth acknowledging, and a signal worth paying attention to.Tension is information. Learning to distinguish between harmonious and dissonant tension across roles, values, and identities is a navigational skill that develops over time.Meaning and suffering are not opposites. Meaningful work often involves real cost, and the more useful question is how to stay inside that work without being consumed by it.Our core questions such as who am I and how do I bring more of that into what I'm doing, may change over the course of a lifetime, but often find their ways back in new forms.Why This Episode MattersMany conversations about meaningful work in this podcast have focused on how to find it, design it, or measure it. This one goes somewhere less often visited: what it actually costs to keep becoming someone new, and what remains stable underneath all the roles we play. About Our GuestDr. Llewellyn E. van Zyl is a professor of positive psychology at the Optentia Research Unit, North-West University of South Africa, and Chief Solutions Architect at Psynalytics. His work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, employee wellbeing, and the measurement of human flourishing. He is the Program Chair of the IPPA Virtual Summit on AI and the Future of Wellbeing, taking place March 23–27, 2026.Andrew Soren is the Founder & CEO of Eudaimonic by Design, a global network helping organizations design environments where people thrive, act with purpose, and deliver their best. He is also the Executive Director of the International Positive Psychology Association. For over 25 years, Andrew has helped leading organizations foster values-based leadership, meaningful work, and well-being at scale.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

As the long voyage east draws to its quiet end, old obsessions deepen, new powers flicker to life, and somewhere beyond the horizon something waits, patient and unnamed. Keeper: Matthew Dawkins Guest players: Eddy Webb and Bridgett Jeffries Music by: Halgrath and Ager Sonus. We have also used the Lovecraftian Compilations by Cryo Chamber. Used with permission by Cryo Chamber. Our Champions of the Red Moon: Martin Heuschober, Simon Cooper, Julia, Bob de Lange, Cameron, Graham Barey, Doug Thomson, Lily, Maciej, Black Templar, Dennis Sadecki and Leonhardt. Web: https://www.redmoonroleplaying.com iTunes: http://apple.co/2wTNqHx Android: https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.simplecast.com/oYuoCFr6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RedMoonRoleplaying Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30iFmzn RSS: http://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/podcast?format=rss Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedMoonRoleplaying

Please take 5 minutes to fill out Ark Media's LISTENER SURVEY ____ Rachel Goldberg-Polin joins Dan for a Purim special to explain why this is possibly the most misunderstood holiday in Jewish tradition. Rather than simply a fun masquerade for kids, Purim presents a profound meditation on hiddenness, courage, and stepping into one's moment. Rachel walks Dan through the Book of Esther, unpacks its drama and philosophical depth, and explores why a story where God is never mentioned may be the most relevant text for a confusing, fractured age. In this episode: - The world of Persia and the backstory to Purim - Vashti, Esther, and the making of a queen - Haman, Amalek, and the logic of antisemitism - “For such a time as this” and the Esther moment - Where is God in a story without God? - Masks, hiddenness, and the illusion of randomness - Unity, generosity, and the mitzvot of Purim - Discovering your purpose when no one summons you More Ark Media: Subscribe to Inside Call me Back Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What's Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer's book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Adaam James Levin-Areddy, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Patricio Spadavecchia, Yuval Semo 

Have you stopped to consider the number of lies Democrats tell themselves?It's enormous.I don't know how they live themselves, except to say they're scared to leave the cult.Blatant lies.Covid. Vaccine effectiveness. Masks. Etc.Guns. Border policy. 2020 election. 2022 midterms. J6.The strangest thing about the hypothetical was not the shouting. It was the silence.At precisely midnight, something shifted. No executive order. No Supreme Court ruling. No viral hashtag. Just an inexplicable civic condition: every Democrat in America, from city council to Capitol Hill, suddenly lost the ability to lie.Not exaggerate. Not deflect. Not rebrand. Lie.By sunrise, the cable news studios looked like aquariums after someone forgot to oxygenate the tank. Pundits opened their mouths with the usual choreography, but what came out was unfiltered oxygen. Raw. Bracing. Occasionally fatal to reputations.The first hearings convened before breakfast.A senior Democrat, long fond of describing January 6 as an existential threat on par with Pearl Harbor and 9/11, leaned toward the microphone and admitted that while the riot was disgraceful, the apocalyptic rhetoric proved politically invaluable. It unified a fractured caucus. It redirected scrutiny away from pandemic policy failures. It froze debate. “Most secure election in history,” another repeated, before clarifying that security and public confidence are not synonyms, particularly after states rewrote voting procedures under emergency authority while private actors poured hundreds of millions into local election administration.He even cited the now well documented “Zuckerberg grants,” the $419 million channeled through the Center for Tech and Civic Life, a figure reported widely in 2021 and dissected in state legislatures thereafter. What had once been framed as “philanthropy” was now described, under duress of honesty, as asymmetrical infrastructure. Legal, perhaps. Neutral, not exactly.Then the conversation pivoted to COVID.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are officially out of the pods and back in Ohio — and this is where Love Is Blind goes from “experiment” to full-blown chaos.After a short honeymoon in Mexico, the couples return home, move in together, meet families, and — in classic fashion — production throws them into a cast mixer designed to detonate unresolved drama.And detonate it does.Below is your comprehensive breakdown.

In this Q&A episode of Life Rewired, Kristina answers listener-submitted questions ranging from skincare and recovery to business and long-term goal setting. She breaks down her experience using LED light therapy, including how it supports skin health, inflammation reduction, and overall wellness. Kristina also shares her 2026 personal and fitness goals, offering insight into how she structures them differently now compared to previous years. She dives into what it actually takes to start an online coaching business and the foundational steps she recommends for building something that lasts. The episode closes with a detailed breakdown of active rest versus full rest, explaining when each is appropriate and why recovery is one of the most overlooked performance tools. This episode blends strategy, reflection, and practical advice for women who want to build strength, structure their goals intentionally, and create results that are sustainable long term.WATCH ON YOUTUBE:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@kristinaturnure/podcasts⁠BALANCED BLUEPRINT MEMBERSHIP:https://builtgroupcoaching.my.canva.site/balancedblueprintmembershipBUILT AND BALANCED VIP COACHING:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV_IGO2VhRV415iIsiHz6TGr76wuH-loG2eGt068pZG474qw/viewform BUILT & BALANCED NEWSLETTER:⁠⁠⁠https://builtandbalanced.kit.com/dd0f3197cc⁠⁠⁠LIFE REWIRED IG:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/LIFEREWIREDPODCAST/?utm_medium=copy_link⁠⁠KRIS IG:⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristinaturnure/?hl=en⁠⁠NASH BARS:https://nashnutrition.co/PTULA: DISCOUNT CODE KRISTINAT https://www.ptula.com/TRANSPARENT LABS: CODE KRISTINA https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/kristinaturnure

Three Black male educators. Three generations of impact. One powerful through-line: belief.In this conversation, Jacob (Cory Gold), Dr. Willie Williams, and Reginald Williams unpack what it means to teach while carrying a mask, showing strength, joy, fairness, and love… while holding grief, pressure, mental health, and the realities of being a young Black man in a profession where you're often the only one. You'll hear how mentorship travels: teacher → student → teacher → the next student… and how small moments in schools become lifelong turning points.Listen and apply these takeaways to your school:Belief as a daily practice: what it looks like to “clock in” for kids like a coach—showing up early, present, and intentionalFairness vs. equality: how “being strict but understanding” builds trust (and why students can smell a facade)The mask exercise (front + back): what educators show the world vs. what we carry behind the smileWhy teaching is still a “dangerous” profession for Black folks: the weight of history, politics, and protecting students without drowning themPlanting seeds that go home: phrases, routines, and presence that outlive the classroom and come back 15 years later(0:00) Class in session + meet Jacob “Cory Gold,” Dr. Willie Williams, and Reginald Williams(1:30) Jacob introduces himself: “walking in the light” as a spiritual being inside school buildings(2:10) Dr. Willie: meeting Jacob as a high school student who needed someone to slow him down(4:10) Reginald: why he became a teacher, representation, trust, and seeing leadership up close(6:45) Mask exercise explained: 3 words on the front, 3 on the back(7:25) Reginald's mask: fairness/justice, passion, strict-but-understanding + joy, intention, hiding the lows(10:30) Jacob's mask: joy, intention, light, love + poverty background, hunger check-ins, leading with questions(15:10) Dr. Willie's mask: God, love, strength + protecting students politically, mental health, and dating as a Black male educator(22:00) Ashanti's mask: caring/serious/passionate + worry, self-doubt, family weight(26:40) The big question: “How does belief in your students show up every day?”(31:05) Reginald: the “lightbulb moment” and why students want their teacher back after a sub(33:10) Jacob reflects on impact: gratitude for seeing the “increase” across generations(41:00) Reginald on planting seeds: being uniquely yourself, meeting students where they are(44:45) Willie: teaching as “dangerous” historically + the need for community among Black male educators(50:15) Dr. Willie: more eye-level conversations + Book #18: The Black Male Resiliency ExperienceConnect with the GuestsDr. Willie WilliamsBook: The Black Male Resiliency ExperienceCompany: Accepted Admissions (educational consulting)Jacob (Cory Gold)Shares “All Things Light” content (YouTube/Instagram)Reginald WilliamsEducator (Year 3) + community builder through clubs/activities/coaching energyJoin/Contribute to our Young Men's Conference: https://everforwardclub.orgJoin our Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345Submit Questions, Reflections, or Episode IdeasEmail us: totmpod100@gmail.comCreate your mask anonymously: https://millionmask.org/Connect with Ashanti BranchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaksX: https://x.com/BranchSpeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/Support the Podcast & Ever Forward ClubHelp us continue creating spaces for young men to be seen, heard, and supported:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/supportConnect with Ever Forward ClubInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclubX: https://x.com/everforwardclubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/#unmaskingwithmaleeducators #millionmaskmovement #takingoffthemask #totm

Once A DJ is brought to you by:https://www.vinylunderground.co.uk - 10% off your next order using code onceadjhttps://www.sureshotshop.com/ - Record adapters (including customs) & accessorieshttps://myslipmats.com/ - Custom and off the shelf Slipmats, dividers and more.Once A DJ is a https://remote-ctrl.co.uk productionOther ways to support the showFollow the show on Spotify or Apple PodcastsAny feedback or questions? Hit up the Once A DJ Instagram PageSubscribe to the Once A DJ PatreonBuy your Once A DJ Sureshot 45 adapter clamps6-time snooker champ and lifelong record collector Steve Davis took the mainstream by surprise when he started DJing...his career blossomed quickly, but he'd been paying his dues with digging and collecting for decades previous...In this interview we get into the day job and also the new hustle, and how they complement each other, and also how they're very different.In this fascinating episode, we sit down with one of Britain's most famous sporting icons - six-time world snooker champion Steve Davis - to explore his journey into electronic music, DJing, and his band The Utopia Strong.Steve shares incredible stories about the golden age of snooker in the 1980s, including the legendary 1985 World Championship final against Dennis Taylor that 18.5 million people watched until the early hours of the morning. But more importantly, we dive deep into his lifelong love of music, from discovering prog rock and psychedelic music as a teenager, to becoming a respected DJ on the alternative electronic music scene, to creating experimental instrumental music with The Utopia Strong.This conversation explores the parallels between elite sport and creative pursuits, the importance of obsession and dedication, dealing with success and failure, the power of humor and perspective, and why at 68, Steve feels like Peter Pan with no intention of retiring.Whether you're interested in snooker history, electronic music, or the mindset of elite performers, this episode offers unique insights from someone who's mastered multiple crafts.GuestSteve Davis OBE - Six-time world snooker champion (1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989), BBC snooker commentator, DJ, and member of electronic music trio The Utopia Strong.Known as the "Romford Terminator" during his dominance of snooker in the 1980s, Steve has become equally respected in the alternative electronic music

Teenagers with superpowers in a post-apocalyptic highschool setting. What could possibly go wrong? Join our heroic players Byll, Jorien, and Monica in their fight against the evil that Joaquin will unleash upon them. Intro Music: Aaron Kenny - Yonder Hill and Dale Outro Music: John Deley and the 41 Players - Ersatz Bossa (Sting) Check out our: Discord Chat: https://discord.com/invite/yRBnVqVm2F Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/BoldCrewRPG LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/BoldCrewRPG

Are you tired of carrying a façade that leaves you exhausted, restless, and disconnected? This episode dives deep into the heart of genuine manhood, stripping away the masks we wear to reveal the authentic, vulnerable, and courageous leader God designed us to be. If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions or that no one truly sees the real you—this episode is your call to step into freedom.In this fiery conversation, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers expose the truth about emotional and spiritual masks, their damaging effects, and the path toward authentic leadership rooted in vulnerability and self-awareness. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and equipped to lead from your true self.Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiritual growth Discipleship Mentorship Personal development Life transformation Christian men's ministry Christian women's ministry Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website Our Blog Online Life Coaching Christian Men's Retreats Christian Women's Retreats All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

Why perfectionism, over-doing it, and overworking is your default loops? Let's talk about it! So many women pride themselves on being disciplined, productive, and capable, yet underneath the constant doing, something feels off. This hustle culture which so often ropes in imposter syndrome and overworking feels like a hamster wheel. How do you get off?In this episode, we explore the real energy behind self-doubt, and how it quietly disguises itself as perfectionism, overworking, over-preparing, and “just staying busy.” These habits often look responsible or ambitious on the surface, but they're frequently rooted in a deeper need to feel safe, worthy, or validated.I break down how self-doubt embeds itself in the nervous system, why it prefers action over stillness, and how it keeps you exhausting yourself instead of trusting yourself. I also share four powerful energetic ways of being to begin loosening doubt at the root by restoring inner safety and authority.This conversation is an invitation to stop proving and start embodying. To recognize when productivity is protection. And to choose a more honest, sustainable way of moving forward.******Do you feel called to join the Phoenix Goddess Collective? Let's talk about it. Schedule a call with me here: https://link.latoyazavala.com/widget/bookings/chatwithlatoyaIf you are not quite ready for the PGC, maybe the Awakening Lounge is a better fit for you. You can access a free Solar Plexus activation and check out the Awakening Lounge here:Is it time for an energy shift with a beautiful Reiki Healing session? Book your virtual session from the comfort of your home here: https://link.latoyazavala.com/widget/bookings/reikiwithlatoyaWanna have your Vedic Birth Chart Read: LIfePath Sync: https://link.latoyazavala.com/widget/bookings/yourlifepathFind me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz0to_JubLqzQS1OuZdbnuQHave you been wanting to pay more attention to your body, align more with your divine feminine rhythms and the lunar cycles and phases? You'll want to grab this moon journal: She Who Moves With the MoonFor more juiciness drop by my Website: https://www.latoyazavala.com

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With tempers cooling and certain objects carefully packed away, the investigators turn their faces from England toward a distant shore where something old still waits.  Keeper: Matthew Dawkins Guest players: Eddy Webb and Bridgett Jeffries Music by: Halgrath and Ager Sonus. We have also used the Lovecraftian Compilations by Cryo Chamber. Used with permission by Cryo Chamber. Our Champions of the Red Moon: Martin Heuschober, Simon Cooper, Julia, Bob de Lange, Cameron, Graham Barey, Doug Thomson, Lily, Maciej, Black Templar, Dennis Sadecki and Leonhardt. Web: https://www.redmoonroleplaying.com iTunes: http://apple.co/2wTNqHx Android: https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.simplecast.com/oYuoCFr6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RedMoonRoleplaying Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30iFmzn RSS: http://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/podcast?format=rss Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedMoonRoleplaying

You don't think you're controlling.You think you're being responsible.Reasonable.Disciplined.Independent.A hard worker.But control doesn't always look like gripping the wheel.Sometimes it looks like the stories underneath it:“If I slow down, that's selfish.”“If it's not hard, I don't deserve it.”“If I'm not a hard worker, I'm mediocre.”“If I stop holding everything together, it all falls apart.”“If I need help, I'm weak / I'm failing.”In this episode, we unpack:The different ways control hides (hustle, overthinking, hyper-independence, over-responsibility)Why slowing down can feel unsafe, unfair, or even wrongHow “being the hard worker” becomes identity — and why letting go can feel like losing yourselfThe nervous-system reason you keep returning to the same patterns, even when you know betterThe difference between control and true resilience (the kind that can actually hold expansion)Control helped you survive. But it's not the thing that gets you to your next level.If you're tired of trying to force your way forward — and ready to build the internal safety to do it differently — this episode is for you.Inside Energetic Business Collective, we do this work in real time: not just insight, but the capacity to actually live it.

Bruno Strasser (University of Geneva) and Thomas Schlich (McGill University) come on the Infectious Historians podcast to discuss their recent book on the history of masks. As usual, the episode begins with definitions, then moves to discuss some of the commonly known kinds of masks in history - such as the plague doctor bird-like beaked mask, or the masks worn in the US during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. The conversation addresses not only the masks themselves, but also their cultural meanings, the stereotypes associated with them, as well as the public's reluctance to wear them. At the end of the interview Bruno and Thomas reflect on writing such a book during Covid, and share some of their experiences in co-authoring their book.

In this episode, I share a recent intuitive writing that came through on the topic of reclaiming our wholeness by letting go of our masks. This writing introduces the concept that we'll be exploring in next week's episode which is titled—The Story of 'I': Letting go of self-illusion to reclaim integrity, peace, and our vital spark of wholeness.Become a member of The Soul Horizon community (or give a one-time donation) to support the podcast. Thank you for your generous support—it breathes life into The Soul Horizon.

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Masks on, filters off. Richard Finger pulls up to Poducer for pure chaos, Red Rocks stories, internet conspiracies, and how a joke project turned into a real movement. The Podcast for Producers Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/qSaPcpJAET Poducer: https://linktr.ee/poducerpodcast Richard Finger: https://richardfinger.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnj8v9ybAL8ugNjc9RHHQhFqZntJpF5I8zUhGgrW40pdZ5GMHXX9lNP_yuvA4_aem_bj-btiQ2nel-YTw1nVug0A

Teenagers with superpowers in a post-apocalyptic highschool setting. What could possibly go wrong? Join our heroic players Byll, Jorien, and Monica in their fight against the evil that Joaquin will unleash upon them. Intro Music: Aaron Kenny - Yonder Hill and Dale Outro Music: John Deley and the 41 Players - Ersatz Bossa (Sting) Check out our: Discord Chat: https://discord.com/invite/yRBnVqVm2F Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/BoldCrewRPG LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/BoldCrewRPG

This week, I sit down with Michele Scherr to explore a deeply human and often overlooked part of major life transitions:The loss of identity that can occur when familiar roles fall away.Whether leaving the military, healthcare, corporate life, sport, or any structured environment, the first twelve months can be one of the most vulnerable periods for mental health.Even with strong support systems, many people quietly struggle with one powerful question:“Who am I now?”In this powerful conversation, Michele explains why recovery is not about chasing more programs, retreats, or quick fixes — it's about building a stable foundation rooted in self-understanding.We explore how identity loss impacts purpose, emotional wellbeing, and direction, and why so many people feel unsettled despite doing “all the right things.”At the core of Michele's work is helping people reconnect with:✔️ Their natural design✔️ Their body's signals✔️ Personal rhythms✔️ What genuinely supports their wellbeingBecause healing becomes far more sustainable when you understand yourself first.We also discuss how personalised routines around sleep, nutrition, movement, and environment can create stability during uncertain times — and why slowing down often creates more clarity than pushing forward.If you are navigating a transition, feeling untethered from who you once were, or searching for meaning in what comes next, this episode offers a grounded reminder:Clarity doesn't come from doing more, it comes from listening.Connect with Michele Scherr:LinkedIn  → linkedin.com/in/michele-scherrWebsite → personalisedhealthandwellbeingsolutions.com.auConnect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhR LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj Episode Highlights00:00:00 - Why the first twelve months after transition are the most dangerous00:00:45 - The overwhelm of too many support options00:01:30 - The jigsaw puzzle metaphor and missing foundations00:02:40 - Identity, purpose, and ego during transition00:03:30 - Masks, personas, and adaptation versus authenticity00:04:40 - Listening to the body for personal cues00:05:40 - Sleep, nutrition, movement, and individual design00:06:55 - Adjusting routines to real life circumstances00:08:10 - Creating emotional stability before interventions00:09:20 - Curiosity as the entry point to self understanding00:10:30 - Personalisation, alignment, and sustainability00:11:40 - Healing that feels easy because it fitsABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

I grew up in Iowa where Mardi Gras wasn't really a thing. Then I moved to Baton Rouge for my PhD at LSU—and everything changed. In this episode I'm connecting my love of Mardi Gras, my research on the carnival, and our February theme of TRUST in the most delightfully nerdy way possible. Here's the question: What if chaos is actually a SIGN of trust? Here's what we're covering: Why carnival only works where there is trust (structured freedom not rigid control) What masks reveal about where safety hides (and our modern version of the mask) Why humor is a trust barometer (when teams can't laugh together, fear has entered the room) How controlled chaos builds communal trust (collective ridiculousness = collective vulnerability) The dangerous side: when play turns violent and trust breaks completely The 4 Trust Lessons from Carnival: 1. Trust requires structured freedom. Medieval carnival flipped the social order—servants mocked nobles, priests were parodied. But everyone knew when it started and ended. Trust isn't built through constant control. It's built when people know there's space for expression without the system collapsing. 2. Masks reveal where safety hides. When social risk disappears, honesty increases. Think about it: a sarcastic joke hiding real resentment. "Just kidding" as cover for actual truth. If someone only feels safe telling you the truth through humor—what does that tell you about trust? 3. Humor is a trust barometer. Regimes that lose their sense of humor become fragile. Relationships that can't tease each other anymore signal something is off. Can your team challenge you without fear? Can you and your partner tease each other without defensiveness? If not, trust might be low. 4. Controlled chaos builds communal trust. Everyone looks foolish TOGETHER. This lowers status anxiety and builds connection. You cannot build trust in permanent professional mode. Trust grows when people experience small disruptions together and recover together. The dangerous side: Trust can tolerate tension, critique, and inversion. But trust CANNOT survive betrayal. Carnival works because everyone knows the rules. Trust breaks when the rules change mid-game without consent. The big takeaway: Trust is not control. It's SAFE LOOSENESS. The confidence that we can step into chaos together and return without losing ourselves. Your challenge this week: Where can you create safe looseness in your life, your goals, or your relationships? Mentioned in this episode: Mikhail Bakhtin (carnival theory) Stallybrass and White (carnival scholarship) Michael Bruner "The Carnivalesque State" Performance studies and social transformation Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

What's up, dudes? It's Mardi Gras, so we're celebrating with a special episode of M.A.S.K. "Mardi Gras Mystery!" Oh, and there's a Christmas comic we're talking about too. Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette joins me to dig into the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand UK comic Christmas issue and Fat Tuesday episode! In "Christmas Kidnap," Matt Trakker takes his son and robot sidekick T-Bob to a toy store in London. Scott visits Santa, and gets kidnapped by Miles Mayhem who was masquerading (no pun intended) as Father Christmas. Consequently, T-Bob has to rescue Scott. Luckily, he does, and V.E.N.O.M. ends up buried under Christmas decorations. In "Mardi Gras Mystery," once again Matt, Scott, and T-Bob are on a mission, this time in New Orleans. V.E.N.O.M. is looking for a super fuel resource, and M.A.S.K. has to stop them. Of course, shenanigans ensue. Undercover ops are blown, vehicles can't transform, and kids fall into quicksand. In the end, Scott pours super fuel residue into the baddies' fuel tanks. Masks? Check. Vehicles? Got 'em. Disguises? Well, if you like Groucho Marx glasses. so put on your mask, drive to New Orleans, and celebrate Mardi Gras (and Christmas) to this episode on M.A.S.K. "Mardi Gras Mystery!"   Pop Culture RouletteFB: @PopCultureRouletteTwitter: @popcultrouletteIG: @popcultrouletteGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

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A moment of borrowed calm, a direction chosen in haste, and the quiet certainty that something far away is already watching.Keeper: Matthew DawkinsGuest players: Eddy Webb and Bridgett JeffriesMusic by: Halgrath and Ager Sonus. We have also used the Lovecraftian Compilations by Cryo Chamber. Used with permission by Cryo Chamber.Our Champions of the Red Moon: Martin Heuschober, Simon Cooper, Julia, Bob de Lange, Cameron, Graham Barey, Doug Thomson, Lily, Maciej, Black Templar, Dennis Sadecki and Leonhardt.Web: https://www.redmoonroleplaying.comiTunes: http://apple.co/2wTNqHxAndroid: https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.simplecast.com/oYuoCFr6Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RedMoonRoleplayingSpotify: https://spoti.fi/30iFmznRSS: http://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/podcast?format=rssPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedMoonRoleplaying

Behind the masks that Stephen Miller's goons are wearing lies a truth about America that destroys his claims of white supremacy. He cannot carry out his deeply racist project without relying on the labor of brown people. Read more:  https://emptywheel.net/stephen-miller-paid-latino-thugs-to-murder-alex-pretti/ Support emptywheel: https://emptywheel.net/support/ Help change brains: https://www.patreon.com/lolgopstudios 

Two prominent state democrats appear to be at odds at how to deal with the recent court ruling tossing out a law banning federal agents from wearing face masks. For more, KCBS's Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Don't go changing to try and please me / You never let me down before, mmmm-hmmmmAnd don't imagine you're too familiar / And I don't see you anymoreI would not leave you in times of trouble / We never could have come this far, mmmm-hmmmmI took the good times, I'll take the bad times / I take you just the way you areLet get the party started.We're playing Masks for this campaign! You can access a running list of all the NPCs from Campaign 4 here.JTP Schedule-Feb 17: Oneshot-Feb 24: Afterparty on Campaign 4 + all of Join the Party (Series Finale!)Sponsor-Pimento Relief Services, accepting contributions to their Immigrant & Restaurant Frontline Relief Fund at https://bit.ly/pimentoreliefFind Us Online- website: https://jointhepartypod.com- patreon: https://patreon.com/jointhepartypod- instagram: https://instagram.com/jointhepartypod- twitter: https://twitter.com/jointhepartypod- tumblr: https://jointhepartypod.tumblr.com- facebook: https://facebook.com/jointhepartypod- merch & music: http://jointhepartypod.com/merchCast & Crew- Game Master, Co-Producer: Eric Silver- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer (Connor Lyons): Brandon Grugle- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor (Shelley Craft): Julia Schifini- Co-Host, Co-Producer (Rowan Rosen): Amanda McLoughlin- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsJoin the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who've never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into our current campaign: the drama and excitement of a superhero high school! Or marathon our completed stories: Campaign 3 for a pirate story set in a world of plant- and bug-folk, the Camp-Paign for a MOTW game set in a weird summer camp, Campaign 2 for a modern superhero game, and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A night at the theater spirals sideways as everything seems to collide at once. Everyone is watching something they don't fully understand, and the cost of looking too closely starts to become clear. London feels smaller by the end of it. The walls are closing in on the hunters. (Part 26)This series is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18 and may contain material some people find disturbing.CONTENT WARNINGS: body horror, flaying, torture, detailed bodily harm, violence, profanityPlayer CharactersJason Cordova as KeeperScott Dorward as Sebastian MelmothJosephine McAdam as Moyra InnesNic Rosenberg as Viola Archercuppycup as Edward QuietProduction and CreativeThe Between system by The GauntletEditing by cuppycup and Scott DorwardSound Design and Production by cuppycupPatreon: https://patreon.com/aintslayedLeave a Tip: https://streamlabs.com/pushtheroll/tipMerch: https://shop.pushtheroll.com/Discord: https://slayed.me/discordWeb: https://pushtheroll.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/pushtheroll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A California law banning law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing masks was blocked by a U.S. district court judge on Monday after a lawsuit was filed by the Trump administration. In blocking the law, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder said the law's exemption for state police discriminates against federal agents included in the ban. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A California law banning law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, from wearing masks was blocked by a U.S. district court judge on Monday after a lawsuit was filed by the Trump administration. In blocking the law, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder said the law's exemption for state police discriminates against federal agents included in the ban. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the turning point in your story came through one sleepless night? In this episode, we dive deep into Esther chapters 6–7 and watch God orchestrate a dramatic reversal. The truth is revealed, Mordecai is honored, and Haman is humiliated. Miraculously, God does this all through ordinary, unseen details—a restless night, forgotten records, and perfectly timed conversations. Inside this episode of our Esther Bible Study, we explore:How King Xerxes' insomnia triggers the collapse of Haman's evil plan (Esther 6).The ultimate example of pride going before destruction (Proverbs 16:18).Esther's courageous appeal and God's perfect timing in exposing evil (Esther 7).Esther's story isn't just ancient history. It's a living reminder that God is still active in the ordinary moments of our lives today. Between waiting and fulfillment, between fear and faith, and even through restless nights, God is working.Key themes from Esther 6–7 that apply to our lives today:God's plan doesn't rest on our shoulders. The reversal in Esther's story began while she slept. Like her, all we need to do is be faithful, trust God, and let Him work out the details. Pride blinds us, but humility positions us for God's favor. Haman's rise and fall reveal how pride clouds judgment and accelerates destruction. Scripture is clear, when self-exaltation replaces humility, a downfall is already in motion.God's timing is always precise. According to worldly standards, Mordecai was honored five years late, but in God's plan it was perfect timing. What feels delayed or forgotten to us may be intentionally aligned for redemption.This episode invites us to look at our own “in-between” moments and ask: where might God be working behind the scenes with His perfect timing in my life right now?We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Contact Bible Book ClubDONATE Buy merch Like, comment, or message us through Bible Book Club's InstagramLike or comment on Susan's Facebook or InstagramLeave us an Apple reviewContact us through our website formThanks for listening and happy podcasting!

Masked federal immigration agents are conducting unconstitutional raids across American cities, stopping citizens based solely on skin color and accent. ICE and Border Patrol officers hide their identities while detaining Americans without jurisdiction, violating Fourth Amendment protections and due process rights. Statistics reveal immigration agents face less danger than average civilians, yet they operate with masks and anonymity while regular police officers wear visible badges and name tags.Border Patrol and ICE have arrested nearly 5,000 of their own agents for crimes since 2005, with corruption rates exceeding those of undocumented immigrants. These masked federal agents have killed at least 40 people since last year, including Americans like Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Twin Cities residents, particularly Somali and Hispanic families with legal status, are hiding from immigration raids while thousands of students have stopped attending school.Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court decision gutted constitutional protections, enabling racial profiling by federal agents across the country. Immigration agents dragged an American woman from her car in Salem, Oregon, demanding papers despite having zero jurisdiction over US citizens. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara confirmed that ICE targets families based on ethnicity, not actual immigration status.Anonymity plus immunity equals impunity. When federal agents hide their faces while wielding deadly force, accountability disappears. Law enforcement officers should be identifiable public servants, not masked enforcers terrorizing communities. Constitutional rights mean nothing when anonymous agents operate without oversight or consequences. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

Cornered and running out of safe exits, the investigators stake their future on a dangerous conversation, and leave the city by a route they never planned to take.Keeper: Matthew DawkinsGuest players: Eddy Webb and Bridgett JeffriesMusic by: Halgrath and Ager Sonus. We have also used the Lovecraftian Compilations by Cryo Chamber. Used with permission by Cryo Chamber.Our Champions of the Red Moon: Martin Heuschober, Simon Cooper, Julia, Bob de Lange, Cameron, Graham Barey, Doug Thomson, Lily, Maciej, Black Templar, Dennis Sadecki and Leonhardt.Web: https://www.redmoonroleplaying.comiTunes: http://apple.co/2wTNqHxAndroid: https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.simplecast.com/oYuoCFr6Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RedMoonRoleplayingSpotify: https://spoti.fi/30iFmznRSS: http://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/podcast?format=rssPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedMoonRoleplaying

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Talk Backs - Listeners Sound Off on ICE Masks, Super Bowl Halftime Shows & Iguanas 

In this episode, I explore the difference between using movement for relief versus using it for real, lasting change. I unpack the concept of "Yoga Advil," why relief isn't wrong, and how it can either keep you stuck or become the doorway to deeper understanding and healing. I also introduce what it means to become a movement detective — someone who uses curiosity, awareness, and feedback instead of just repetition. This episode is about learning how to think while you move, so your body isn't just feeling better, but actually changing.  

Adam Serwer, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about what it means for accountability when ICE agents are allowed to be masked.=>"The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks" (The Atlantic, 2/2/26) 

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on top congressional Democrats threatening to withhold Homeland Security Department funding.

Epstīna failu publiskošana: rezonanse ASV un pasaulē. Eiropas Savienības (ES) un Indijas brīvās tirdzniecības līgums - perspektīvas un problēmas. Politiskā krīze Čehijā - konflikts starp prezidentu un valdību. Aktualitātes komentē politologs Veiko Spolītis un Nacionālās Aizsardzības akadēmijas pasniedzējs Jānis Kapustāns. Sāpīgā failu lavīna Piektdien, 30. janvārī, Savienoto Valstu Ģenerālprokurora birojs darīja pieejamu tīmeklī pēdējo porciju no t.s. „Epstīna failiem”, respektīvi, dzimumnoziegumos apsūdzētā un 2019. gadā cietumā pašnāvību izdarījušā finansista Džefrija Epstīna un viņa līdzzinātājas Gisleinas Maksvelas lietas materiāliem. Tie ir apmēram trīs ar pusi miljonu lappušu teksta, vairāk nekā divi tūkstoši video failu un apmēram 180 tūkstoši attēlu. Šo publiskošanu Ģenerālprokurora birojam par pienākumu uzlika Savienoto Valstu Kongresa pagājušā gada novembrī pieņemtais Epstīna failu caurskatāmības akts. Tiesa, pilnīga publiskošana aizkavējusies par vairāk nekā mēnesi pēc Kongresa noteiktā termiņa. Iemesls, kā apgalvo birojs, esot nepieciešamība veikt failu rediģēšanu, pirmām kārtām padarot nepieejamu noziegumos cietušo identitāti. Tomēr, kā atklājuši publiskoto pārlūkojušie žurnālisti, ne visos gadījumos tas ticis konsekventi veikts. Tāpat norādīts, ka publiskotais materiālu masīvs ir absolūti neorganizēts, daudzas elektroniskās sarakstes vienības un izmeklēšanas dokumentu kopijas tajā atrodamas vairakkārt dažādās vietās, pie tam konstatējams, ka dažādās viena un tā paša materiāla kopijās izrediģēta atšķirīga informācija. Šodien, 4. februārī, Ņujorkas federālā tiesa pēc noziegumos cietušo pārstāvju prasības lems par attiecīgā resursa slēgšanu līdz brīdim, kad visa ar cietušajām saistītā informācija būs padarīta nepieejama. Tikām pasaule ar pārsteigumu konstatē, cik plaši un personiski bijuši Džefrija Epstīna sakari dažādu valstu elites, tai skaitā politiskās elites aprindās. Acīmredzami tieši šajos sakaros, tos mērķtiecīgi būvējot un uzturot, viņš balstījis savu biznesa modeli. Viņa paziņu un sarakstes lokā ir atrodami multimiljardieri Īlons Masks un Bils Geitss, britu karaļnama atvase Endrjū Vindzors-Mauntbatens, publicists, netradicionālās medicīnas apoloģēts Dīpaks Čopra, eksprezidents Bils Klintons, Norvēģijas kroņprincese Mete Mārita un citi. ASV Kongresa Uzraudzības komiteja izsaukusi eksprezidentu Klintonu un viņa dzīvesbiedri, kādreizējo valsts sekretāri Hilariju Klintoni uz iztaujāšanu, un vakar kļuva zināms, ka Klintonu pāris piekritis ierasties. Apmēram trīstūkstoš reizes publiskotajos materiālos parādās pašreizējais Baltā nama saimnieks Donalds Tramps, kurš jau paziņojis, ka publiskotais apliecinot viņa pilnīgu nevainīgumu jebkādu Epstīna likumpārkāpumu sakarā. Apmēram tūkstoš reizes šeit uzpeld arī Krievijas diktatora Vladimira Putina vārds, ar kuru gan, pēc visas spriežot, tiešu kontaktu Džefrijam Epstīnam nav bijis. Toties viņa tiešo kontaktu sarakstā ir kādreizējais Krievijas vēstnieks ANO, 2017. gadā mirušais Vitālijs Čurkins un Sanktpēterburgas Ekonomikas foruma fonda vadītājs, Krievijas Federālā drošības dienesta akadēmijas absolvents Sergejs Beļakovs. Prāga iziet ielās Sadursme starp Čehijas prezidentu Petru Pavelu un labēji populistisko premjera Andreja Babiša valdību, kas uzsāka darbu decembra vidū, notikusi ātrāk un ir ar plašāku rezonansi, nekā daudzi prognozējuši. Babišs trešo reizi kļuva par Čehijas premjerministru 2025. gada decembrī, viņa partijai „ANO 2011” izveidojot koalīciju ar partijām „Brīvība un tiešā demokrātija” un „Automobilisti paši sev”. Viens no pirmajiem jaunās varas simboliskajiem žestiem bija Ukrainas karoga aizvākšana no parlamenta ēkas. Par konkrēto ieganstu pašreizējam konfliktam kļuva prezidenta atteikšanās apstiprināt vides ministra amatā partijas „Automobilisti paši sev” pārstāvi Filipu Tureku, kura partija pauž izteikti antiekoloģiskus uzskatus. Tas ir pirmais šāds kategoriska ministra noraidījuma gadījums no Čehijas prezidenta puses kopš 1993. gada, kad stājās spēkā pašreizējā konstitūcija. Kā iemeslu prezidents min Filipa Tureka attieksmi pret valsts likumiem un konstitucionālajām vērtībām – viņš izcēlies ar homofobiskiem, seksistiskiem, rasistiskiem un nacismam simpatizējošiem izteikumiem. Šīs „daiļrades” apkopojumu publicēja izdevums „Denìk N”.  Tāpat nesen, pavadot ārlietu ministru Petru Macinku vizītē Kijivā, Tureks netieši attaisnoja Krievijas agresiju pret Ukrainu. Ārlietu ministrs Macinka, kurš ir arī „Automobilistu” partijas līderis, nosūtīja vairākas īsziņas prezidenta palīgam, solot Tureka neapstiprināšanas gadījumā, citējot, „sadedzināt tiltus tā, ka tas paliks politoloģijas mācību grāmatās”. Viņš nācis klajā ar iniciatīvu, ka Čehiju nākamajā NATO samitā, kas jūlijā notiks Turcijas galvaspilsētā Ankarā, jāpārstāv nevis, kā ierasts, prezidentam, bet gan premjerministram Babišam. Svētdien, 1. februārī, Prāgas Svētā Vāclava laukumā pēc organizācijas „Miljons mirkļu demokrātijai” aicinājuma pulcējās 80 līdz 90 tūkstošus liels protesta mītiņš prezidenta pozīcijas atbalstam. Opozīcijas partijas vakar sarīkoja parlamenta apakšpalātas neuzticības balsojumu Babiša valdībai, kuru kabinets, pateicoties vairākumam likumdevējā, izturēja. Šodien, 4. februārī, paredzēta prezidenta Pavela un premjerministra Babiša tikšanās, lai apspriestu radušos situāciju. Indijas un Eiropas Savienības dižlīgums Tirdzniecības vienošanos, kuru 27. janvārī Indijas galvaspilsētā Ņūdeli parakstīja šīs valsts premjerministrs Narendra Modi un Eiropas Savienības pārstāvji – Eiropas Komisijas prezidente Urzula fon der Leiena un Eiropadomes prezidents Antoniu Košta – abas puses savos paziņojumos krāšņi dēvē par „visu darījumu māti”. Tas patiešām ir apjomos bezprecedenta nolīgums, kas aptver tirgu ar apmēram diviem miljardiem cilvēku un 25% planētas kopprodukta. Vienošanās paredz pakāpenisku ievedmuitas tarifu samazināšanu gandrīz 97% Eiropas Savienības eksporta uz Indiju un gandrīz 100% Indijas eksporta uz savienību – ļoti vērtīgs papildinājums līdzīgu vienošanos komplektam, kas jau saista savienību ar Japānu, Indonēziju, Meksiku, Dienvidamerikas Brīvā tirgus valstu grupu „Mercosur” un virkni citu valstu. Sarunas par šo līgumu tika uzsāktas 2007. gadā, tad 2013. gadā pārtrauktas nepārvaramu nesaskaņu dēļ, līdz atsāktas 2022. gadā. Var tikai lēst, cik lielā mērā par šo sarunu sekmīga iznākuma katalizatoru kalpoja Savienoto Valstu līdera pēdējā gada mētāšanās ar saviem superaugsto tarifu piedraudējumiem kā Ņūdeli, tā Briseles virzienā, taču vairums analītiķu ir vienisprātis, ka tā ir divu globālās ekonomikas smagsvaru reakcija uz pamanāmo līdzšinējās pasaules kārtības ļodzīšanos. Kā par noslēgto vienošanos raksta Austrālijā bāzētās starptautiskās politikas domnīcas Louvija institūts resurss „The Interpreter”: „Tā vietā, lai signalizētu par atgriešanos pie vecā stila tirdzniecības liberalizācijas, Indijas un ES brīvās tirdzniecības nolīgums atspoguļo pragmatiskāku modeli, kas vērsts uz diversifikāciju, noturību un politikas elastību. Tas mazāk darbojas kā tarifu samazināšanas pasākums un vairāk kā piegādes ķēžu stabilizēšanas plāns ģeopolitisku satricinājumu laikmetā.” Domnīca lēš, ka standartu salāgošana pozitīvi ietekmēs digitālās tirdzniecības, intelektuālā īpašuma aizsardzības un atbildīgas ražošanas normu situāciju visā Indijas okeāna reģionā. Kas attiecas uz ražošanas nozarēm, kuras ir paredzamas kā galvenās ieguvējas no šīs vienošanās, tad Indijā tā ir mašīnbūve, ķīmiskā un farmaceitiskā rūpniecība, savukārt Eiropas Savienībā – automobiļu būve un elektronikas ražošana. Savstarpējo loģistikas ceļu stiprināšana paredz sadarbību kuģošanas drošības un vispārējās aizsardzības jomā Indijas okeānā, kur pēdējā desmitgadē manāmi pieaugusi Ķīnas klātbūtne. Šai ziņā svarīgs moments ir arī drošības un aizsardzības partnerības nolīgums, kuru 27. janvārī parakstīja Eiropas Savienības augstā pārstāve ārpolitikas un drošības politikas jautājumos Kaja Kallasa un Indijas ārlietu ministrs Subramanjams Džaišankars. Der piebilst, ka vakar, 3. februārī, Savienoto Valstu prezidents Donalds Tramps paziņoja, ka panākta vienošanās par tarifu samazināšanu importam no Indijas no 25% uz 18%. Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.  

RUMMBLLLLLLE! Now that the super seniors have stepped into the liminal space between super-student and superhero, everything is picking up speed.We're playing Masks for this campaign! You can access a running list of all the NPCs from Campaign 4 here.JTP Schedule-Feb 10: Episode 35 (Campaign 4 Finale!)-Feb 17: Oneshot-Feb 24: Afterparty on Campaign 4 + all of Join the Party (Series Finale!)Sponsors- Modern Times Cafe, a restaurant providing all of its food for free to Minneapolis community. Donate to the cafe directly via Venmo here, or if outside the U.S., to the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization here.Find Us Online- website: https://jointhepartypod.com- patreon: https://patreon.com/jointhepartypod- instagram: https://instagram.com/jointhepartypod- twitter: https://twitter.com/jointhepartypod- tumblr: https://jointhepartypod.tumblr.com- facebook: https://facebook.com/jointhepartypod- merch & music: http://jointhepartypod.com/merchCast & Crew- Game Master, Co-Producer: Eric Silver- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer (Connor Lyons): Brandon Grugle- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor (Shelley Craft): Julia Schifini- Co-Host, Co-Producer (Rowan Rosen): Amanda McLoughlin- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsJoin the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who've never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into our current campaign: the drama and excitement of a superhero high school! Or marathon our completed stories: Campaign 3 for a pirate story set in a world of plant- and bug-folk, the Camp-Paign for a MOTW game set in a weird summer camp, Campaign 2 for a modern superhero game, and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Week in Horror History (Feb 2–8) is your weekly horror movie release-date rundown—with where to watch (U.S.), a deep-cut spotlight, and a weekly recommendation built for long winter nights. This week we're talking cursed media, home-invasion dread, and the kind of slow-burn paranoia that makes you stare at your own hallway a little too long.Inside this episode✅ Quick Hits: Horror releases from Feb 2–8Feb 2, 2007 — The MessengersA glossy studio haunted-house/farm nightmare where the land doesn't want you there.Where to watch: Tubi (free w/ ads), Prime Video (subscription)Feb 3, 2017 — RingsThe modernized curse—fear spreads because people can't stop clicking.Where to watch: Prime Video (subscription) / MGM+; or rent on Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at HomeFeb 6, 2026 — The Strangers: Chapter 3The trilogy payoff—masks, anonymity, and primal “why us?” terror.Where to watch: In theaters (check local listings)Feb 8, 2019 — The ProdigyA parent's worst nightmare: the moment you realize your child might not be only your child anymore.Where to watch: Tubi + The Roku Channel (free w/ ads); or rent/buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV

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It's time! For the Regal Ruckus! A 6 movie, over the top, battle royal to determine the sickest mask of all horror movies featuring . . . StageFright (1987) Skull: The Mask (2020) Trick R Treat (2007) Nightbreed (1990) Black Phone (2021) Donnie Darko (2001)   Tune in as five mutant horror nerds and their patrons rip each other's guts out on the way to deciding who's film reigns supreme! For more check the Hallow Ian Horror Hour on YouTube.com/@hallowianhorrorhour The Final Girls Podcast at https://www.final-girls.com/ Brandon's books at https://www.brandongetz.com/   Find Us Online- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloweenisforever/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/halloweenisforever Twitter: https://twitter.com/HallowForever Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halloweenisforeverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenIsForeverPod E-Mail: Halloweenisforeverpod@gmail.com

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Secrets Beneath the Masks: Unraveling the Carnevale Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-02-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il cielo sopra Venezia era grigio, ma le strade erano piene di colori vivaci.En: The sky above Venezia was gray, but the streets were full of vibrant colors.It: Il Carnevale di Venezia trasformava la città in un palcoscenico di maschere misteriose e costumi eleganti.En: The Carnevale di Venezia transformed the city into a stage of mysterious masks and elegant costumes.It: Lorenzo camminava tra la folla, gli occhi pieni di curiosità.En: Lorenzo walked through the crowd, his eyes full of curiosity.It: Amava il Carnevale, ma quest'anno c'era qualcosa di diverso.En: He loved the Carnevale, but this year there was something different.It: Una figura mascherata si avvicinò a lui, il volto nascosto da un'elaborata maschera dorata.En: A masked figure approached him, the face hidden by an elaborate golden mask.It: "Lorenzo, devo parlarti," disse con voce bassa.En: "Lorenzo, I need to talk to you," they said in a low voice.It: Lorenzo si fermò, sorpreso.En: Lorenzo stopped, surprised.It: "Ho informazioni su Giulia."En: "I have information about Giulia."It: Giulia era la sua amica più cara.En: Giulia was his dearest friend.It: Sempre avventurosa, pronta a scoprire nuovi segreti.En: Always adventurous, ready to discover new secrets.It: Ma chi era questa persona mascherata?En: But who was this masked person?It: E cosa sapeva su Giulia?En: And what did they know about Giulia?It: Lorenzo decise di ascoltare.En: Lorenzo decided to listen.It: "Cosa sai?"En: "What do you know?"It: "Giulia è coinvolta in qualcosa di grande, di importante," spiegò l'individuo.En: "Giulia is involved in something big, something important," the individual explained.It: "Ma è in pericolo."En: "But she is in danger."It: La mente di Lorenzo era confusa.En: Lorenzo's mind was confused.It: Poteva fidarsi di questa persona?En: Could he trust this person?It: O era solo un tentativo di ingannarlo?En: Or was it just an attempt to deceive him?It: Decise di indagare da solo prima di parlare con Giulia.En: He decided to investigate on his own before speaking with Giulia.It: Il giorno seguente, continuò a cercare il misterioso individuo.En: The next day, he continued to search for the mysterious individual.It: Fece domande ai pochi amici fidati, ma nessuno sapeva nulla.En: He asked a few trusted friends, but none knew anything.It: Mentre la settimana di Carnevale proseguiva, Lorenzo sentiva crescere la sua ansia.En: As the week of Carnevale went on, Lorenzo felt his anxiety growing.It: Alla fine, arrivò il Gran Ballo.En: Finally, the Grand Ball arrived.It: Le sale del palazzo erano un tripudio di musica e risate.En: The halls of the palace were a celebration of music and laughter.It: Ah, la magia del Carnevale!En: Ah, the magic of the Carnevale!It: Lorenzo indossava una maschera argentata, ma riconobbe subito il vestito viola di Giulia.En: Lorenzo wore a silver mask, but he immediately recognized Giulia's purple dress.It: Decise che era il momento.En: He decided it was time.It: La raggiunse e le raccontò della strana conversazione.En: He reached her and told her about the strange conversation.It: Giulia sorrise, ma nei suoi occhi c'era un lampo di preoccupazione.En: Giulia smiled, but in her eyes there was a flash of concern.It: "Anch'io cercavo qualcosa," confessò.En: "I was looking for something too," she confessed.It: Spiegò che da mesi cercava di scoprire chi stava controllando certe attività losche durante il Carnevale.En: She explained that for months she had been trying to discover who was controlling certain shady activities during the Carnevale.It: Lorenzo e il misterioso individuo erano solo pezzi di un puzzle più grande.En: Lorenzo and the mysterious individual were just pieces of a larger puzzle.It: Lorenzo e Giulia decisero di collaborare.En: Lorenzo and Giulia decided to join forces.It: La loro amicizia era più forte di qualsiasi mistero.En: Their friendship was stronger than any mystery.It: Insieme, avrebbero scoperto la verità.En: Together, they would uncover the truth.It: Col Carnevale che si chiudeva, Lorenzo capì qualcosa di importante.En: As the Carnevale came to a close, Lorenzo understood something important.It: Poteva fidarsi dei suoi istinti, ma l'amicizia e la lealtà erano il suo vero tesoro.En: He could trust his instincts, but friendship and loyalty were his true treasure.It: Insieme a Giulia, niente era impossibile.En: Together with Giulia, nothing was impossible.It: Il vento freddo di Venezia portava con sé la promessa di nuove avventure.En: The cold wind of Venezia carried with it the promise of new adventures.It: E così, tra le luci e i colori del Carnevale, Lorenzo e Giulia tornarono a godersi la festa, pronti ad affrontare qualsiasi mistero il futuro avesse in serbo per loro.En: And so, among the lights and colors of the Carnevale, Lorenzo and Giulia returned to enjoy the festival, ready to face whatever mystery the future had in store for them. Vocabulary Words:the sky: il cielothe streets: le stradevibrant: vivacitransformed: trasformavamysterious: misteriosethe crowd: la follacuriosity: curiositàapproached: si avvicinòelaborate: elaborataimportant: importantein danger: in pericoloconfused: confusaattempt: tentativodeceive: ingannarloto investigate: indagareanxiety: ansiacelebration: tripudiosilver: argentatarecognized: riconobbeconcern: preoccupazioneshady: loschepieces: pezzipuzzle: puzzlefriendship: amiciziatreasure: tesorocold wind: vento freddopromise: promessalights: lucito enjoy: godersimystery: mistero

With time running out and London closing in, the investigators follow a final thread that leads somewhere deeply wrong, leaving them to wonder what can still be trusted before morning comes.Keeper: Matthew DawkinsGuest players: Eddy Webb and Bridgett JeffriesMusic by: Halgrath and Ager Sonus. We have also used the Lovecraftian Compilations by Cryo Chamber. Used with permission by Cryo Chamber.Our Champions of the Red Moon: Martin Heuschober, Simon Cooper, Julia, Bob de Lange, Cameron, Graham Barey, Doug Thomson, Lily, Maciej, Black Templar, Dennis Sadecki and Leonhardt.Web: https://www.redmoonroleplaying.comiTunes: http://apple.co/2wTNqHxAndroid: https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.simplecast.com/oYuoCFr6Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/RedMoonRoleplayingSpotify: https://spoti.fi/30iFmznRSS: http://www.redmoonroleplaying.com/podcast?format=rssPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/RedMoonRoleplaying

In the immediate aftermath of the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats are attempting to translate outrage into leverage. After a closed-door caucus, they emerged unified around a set of concrete demands tied to Homeland Security funding: tighter warrant requirements, bans on agents wearing masks, mandatory body cameras, visible identification, and a uniform code of conduct with independent investigations. These are not abstract reforms. They are specific guardrails aimed at slowing enforcement down and restoring a baseline of accountability.The politics here are brutal. Republicans are warning that reopening the funding package would stall it in the House, and they may be right. Any deal that ultimately passes will require Donald Trump's explicit blessing, otherwise it dies before it clears the lower chamber. At this point, a partial government shutdown looks likely no matter what. The real strategic question for Democrats is prioritization. If they are forced to choose, which reform matters most. Masks. Warrants. Body cameras. They can't win them all, and it's up to them to determine which one is worth a shutdown fight.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Georgia, the 2020 Election, and Reopening Old ScarsAs if immigration were not volatile enough, the FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at election offices in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking records related to the 2020 presidential election. The bureau confirmed the investigation is ongoing but offered no details. County officials acknowledged the focus on 2020 materials and declined further comment.Anything touching the 2020 election is radioactive. Anything touching Georgia is worse. This reopens the deepest fault line inside the state Republican Party, the one that pits Donald Trump against Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump tried and failed to destroy both men politically, and they emerged stronger for it. Whenever 2020 resurfaces, that fragile détente collapses. Even without knowing where this investigation leads, the act of reopening the file guarantees renewed tension inside Georgia politics and fresh oxygen for conspiracy narratives.The Fed Holds Steady Under Growing PressureThe Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5 to 3.75 percent, signaling confidence in economic growth and a stabilizing labor market after three rate cuts late last year. The language shift mattered. The Fed removed references to rising employment risks and emphasized that rates are now near neutral. Chair Jerome Powell stressed that future decisions will be data-driven, not political.That reassurance comes amid extraordinary pressure. The Justice Department is investigating matters related to the Fed, the Supreme Court is weighing a case on presidential authority over the institution, and Donald Trump is nearing a decision on who he will nominate to succeed Powell. Two Trump-appointed governors dissented, favoring a quarter-point cut. Through it all, Powell insisted the Fed's independence remains intact. Whether markets believe that as the political scrutiny intensifies is the question that now hangs over monetary policy.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:01:58 - Bill Scher on a Potential Gov Shutdown and Dem Primaries00:43:47 - Update00:44:18 - Democrat Demands for DHS00:46:17 - Fulton County FBI Investigation00:47:51 - Fed Rate Holds00:49:13 - Chris Cillizza on CBS News, Washington Post, and Modern Media01:41:01 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

How do we feel about Kilonova II and old Vulcani? What is the power of the Moment of Truth? And is Dr. Morrow, like, good? All that and more on this Afterparty!We're playing Masks for this campaign! You can access a running list of all the NPCs from Campaign 4 here.Minneapolis Spotlight- El Burrito Mercado - All online gift cards will be used to feed families via a partnership with Neighborhood House. Purchase a gift card at bit.ly/burritomn with "giftcards@neighborhoodhousemn.org" as the recipient JTP Schedule-Feb 3: Episode 34-Feb 10: Episode 35 (Campaign 4 Finale!)-Feb 17: Oneshot-Feb 24: Afterparty on Campaign 4 + all of Join the Party (Series Finale!)Find Us Online- website: https://jointhepartypod.com- patreon: https://patreon.com/jointhepartypod- instagram: https://instagram.com/jointhepartypod- twitter: https://twitter.com/jointhepartypod- tumblr: https://jointhepartypod.tumblr.com- facebook: https://facebook.com/jointhepartypod- merch & music: http://jointhepartypod.com/merchCast & Crew- Game Master, Co-Producer: Eric Silver- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer (Connor Lyons): Brandon Grugle- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor (Shelley Craft): Julia Schifini- Co-Host, Co-Producer (Rowan Rosen): Amanda McLoughlin- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsJoin the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who've never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into our current campaign: the drama and excitement of a superhero high school! Or marathon our completed stories: Campaign 3 for a pirate story set in a world of plant- and bug-folk, the Camp-Paign for a MOTW game set in a weird summer camp, Campaign 2 for a modern superhero game, and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hic dies, et omnes dies futuri, mihi pertinent. Cognoscisne aliquem potentiorem quam Diabolus? Non puto te scire.We're playing Masks for this campaign! You can access a running list of all the NPCs from Campaign 4 here.Sponsors- United by Blue, creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use code jointheparty for 20% off at https://unitedbyblue.comFind Us Online- website: https://jointhepartypod.com- patreon: https://patreon.com/jointhepartypod- instagram: https://instagram.com/jointhepartypod- twitter: https://twitter.com/jointhepartypod- tumblr: https://jointhepartypod.tumblr.com- facebook: https://facebook.com/jointhepartypod- merch & music: http://jointhepartypod.com/merchCast & Crew- Game Master, Co-Producer: Eric Silver- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer (Connor Lyons): Brandon Grugle- Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor (Shelley Craft): Julia Schifini- Co-Host, Co-Producer (Rowan Rosen): Amanda McLoughlin- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsJoin the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who've never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into our current campaign: the drama and excitement of a superhero high school! Or marathon our completed stories: Campaign 3 for a pirate story set in a world of plant- and bug-folk, the Camp-Paign for a MOTW game set in a weird summer camp, Campaign 2 for a modern superhero game, and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.