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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today we're walking through four questions on evidence -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. Join us and practice your understanding of hearsay exceptions and character evidence! In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Hearsay exceptions (MBE) Question 2: Statement not offered for the truth (MBE) Question 3: Statement not offered for the truth (NextGen) Question 4: Character evidence (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 89: Listen and Learn – What Is Hearsay? (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-89-listen-and-learn-what-is-hearsay/) Podcast Episode 101: Listen and Learn – Present Sense Impression vs. State of Mind (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-101-listen-and-learn-present-sense-impression-vs-state-of-mind/) Podcast Episode 114: Listen and Learn – Non-Hearsay (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-114-listen-and-learn-non-hearsay/) Podcast Episode 115: Listen and Learn – Dying Declaration vs. Excited Utterance (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-115-listen-and-learn-dying-declaration-vs-excited-utterance/) Podcast Episode 121: Listen and Learn – Character Evidence (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-121-listen-and-learn-character-evidence/) Podcast Episode 132: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Government and Business Records (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-132-listen-and-learn-hearsay-exceptions-government-and-business-records/) Podcast Episode 138: Listen and Learn – Hearsay Exceptions: Prior Testimony and Past Recollection Recorded (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-138-listen-and-learn-hearsay-exceptions-prior-testimony-and-past-recollection-recorded/) Podcast Episode 143: Listen and Learn – More Hearsay Exceptions (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-143-listen-and-learn-more-hearsay-exceptions/) Podcast Episode 158: Listen and Learn – Multiple Hearsay (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-158-listen-and-learn-multiple-hearsay/) Podcast Episode 214: Listen and Learn – Relevance Issues (Evidence) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-214-listen-and-learn-relevance-issues-evidence/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-354-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-evidence/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Some of the best real estate and business conversations happen in the hallways of the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, and every year since 2019 we sit down with our good friend Ramond Harris II to see what he's built since we last talked. This year Ramond walks through the full pivot from running a $3.6 million FedEx Ground operation to buying and rebuilding a commercial painting business serving apartment developers across Metro Detroit. It's an honest, unscripted look at what it actually takes to turn a struggling acquisition around, why margin beats revenue, and where a hustling operator still bleeds money when the bookkeeping can't keep up with the growth. Justin Workman joins to press Ramond on the numbers and hand him a few fixes he can use Monday morning. About Ramond Harris II Ramond Harris II is a Detroit-based operator and real estate investor. He grew a FedEx Ground route business from roughly $450,000 in revenue and four trucks into a $3.6 million operation with 36 delivery vans and 54 employees before exiting at the end of 2024. He now owns a 24-year-old commercial painting company focused on apartment new construction and repaints, and he continues to run rental property and fix-and-flip projects. What We Cover in This Episode Why Ramond exited a $3.6 million FedEx Ground business and what he kept from it Buying an established 24-year-old commercial painting company instead of starting from scratch The 12 to 18 month bid-to-start cycle that left the paint company dry for a full year How 48 bids in 2025 turned into $1.4 million in Q1 2026 contracts and a $4 million goal Networking into big general contractors like Sachse, O'Brien, Ronish, and Paragon Using Section 3 and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) status to win work and protect margin Why the painting business has better margins and fewer headaches than logistics Niching down to apartment buildings only: new construction and repaints The Higginbotham Project, a 100-unit Detroit school-to-apartments conversion Using fix and flips as bread-and-butter cash flow to survive the dry year (resiliency in practice) Leadership on the job site: staffing cutters, rollers, sprayers, and preppers The bookkeeping and job-costing gaps that come with fast growth, and how to close them Why the leftover trucks keep costing money and the case for cutting the loss How Detroit property taxes uncapped on his rentals and doubled his assessment How Ramond uses ChatGPT for blueprints, invoices, loan packages, and decision-making Key Insight A year ago at this same conference, Ramond had just bought a painting company and had no work, because the prior owner had stopped bidding and paint jobs run on a 12 to 18 month clock. Instead of panicking, he went back to his bread and butter, ran four flips to keep cash moving, and put in 48 bids. By the first quarter of 2026 he had signed $1.4 million in contracts, with another $900,000 in the second quarter and a real shot at a $4 million year. The comeback wasn't luck. It was pricing discipline, relentless bidding, and using his Section 3 and MBE status to get in the door. Why This Episode Matters If you run a small business or a real estate portfolio, Ramond's story is a live example of two things that decide whether operators survive: staying resilient when a bet isn't paying off yet, and being honest about where you're still losing money. The episode is worth it for the on-air diagnosis alone, watching a growing operator get called out on his bookkeeping, his job costing, and the trucks he still hasn't sold, and walk away with fixes he can put to work immediately. Find Out More VR Quality Painting Instagram: @harrisfamilycontracting Instagram: @mrplayoffensedaily Facebook Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Government contracting certifications like MBE, DBE, veteran-owned, and 8(a) can open doors, but holding a certification does not guarantee work. In this episode, David Rambhajan breaks down why so many small business owners get certified and then wait for contracts that never come, and shares the framework he used to turn certifications into a profitable, sellable government contracting business. Learn why certification alone does not equal contract wins, and what you actually need to do with it Discover the "3 R's" framework: resources, risk, and return, for deciding which certification fits your business Understand the difference between city, county, state, and federal certification rules and why they are not interchangeable Hear the real story of a $10,000 lesson appealing a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey certification denial Find out why chasing top line revenue can trap small businesses and what to focus on instead EPISODE CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Mindy AI sponsor message on finding federal opportunities 0:48 - Why having a certification does not guarantee work 2:23 - Introducing the three Rs resources risk and return 3:50 - Early lessons from getting certified as a young entrepreneur 5:53 - Building a business that stands alone without certification labels 6:50 - Weighing top line revenue against bottom line profits 7:58 - City county and state certification rules explained 9:34 - The costly lesson from a Port Authority certification appeal Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

pWotD Episode 3355: Bonnie Tyler Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 1,271,358 views on Thursday, 9 July 2026 our article of the day is Bonnie Tyler.Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; 8 June 1951 – 8 July 2026), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, was a Welsh singer and songwriter. Known for her distinctive husky voice, she came to prominence with the release of her debut studio album The World Starts Tonight (1977) and its singles "Lost in France" and "More Than a Lover". Her 1977 single "It's a Heartache" reached number four on the UK singles chart and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.In the 1980s, Tyler ventured into rock music with songwriter and producer Jim Steinman. He wrote Tyler's biggest hit, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", which sold over 13 million copies worldwide and was released as the lead single from her UK chart-topping album Faster Than the Speed of Night (1983). Steinman also wrote Tyler's other major 1980s hit, "Holding Out for a Hero". Her other successful singles during this period included "Here She Comes" from the 1984 soundtrack to Metropolis and "If You Were a Woman (And I Was a Man)", written by Desmond Child and produced by Steinman. She had success in mainland Europe during the 1990s with Dieter Bohlen, who wrote and produced her hit "Bitterblue". In 2003, Tyler re-recorded "Total Eclipse of the Heart" with singer Kareen Antonn; their bilingual duet, titled "Si demain... (Turn Around)", topped the French charts.Tyler released Rocks and Honey in 2013, featuring the single "Believe in Me", which she performed while representing the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. After reuniting with the producer David Mackay, she released Between the Earth and the Stars (2019) and The Best Is Yet to Come (2021).Tyler's work earned her three Grammy Award nominations and three Brit Award nominations (including twice for British Female Solo Artist), among other accolades. In 2022, she was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to music. Her singles "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache" have estimated sales of over 6 million units each, and are among the best-selling singles of all time.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 04:11 UTC on Friday, 10 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Bonnie Tyler on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

Several citizens receive prestigious royal titles—including CMG, OBE, MBE, and BEM distinctions—for their exceptional contributions to community development, public service, and poverty reduction.

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today Lee walks through four questions on constitutional law -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. Practice applying the right level of scrutiny, the right test, and the right doctrine with questions on free speech, equal protection, and procedural due process. In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: First Amendment (MBE) Question 2: Equal Protection Clause (MBE) Question 3: Equal Protection Clause (NextGen) Question 4: Procedural due process (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Mathews v. Eldridge (https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/424/319/?__cf_chl_f_tk=.74Z9udXxZoFyahgsTM1pK81SZNmqVJisR00kAFlKgw-1782814803-1.0.1.1-iLPq65lW8SPU8r7xgE2zIbhxEOfzNroBfyhDeaySJNY) Podcast Episode 117: Listen and Learn – Due Process and Equal Protection (Con Law) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-117-listen-and-learn-due-process-and-equal-protection-con-law/) Podcast Episode 123: Listen and Learn – First Amendment (Content-Neutral Restrictions) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-123-listen-and-learn-first-amendment-content-neutral-restrictions/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-353-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-constitutional-law/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

In this We Are PoWEr podcast episode, we sit down with Natasha Jonas MBE, world champion boxer, trailblazer and proud Liverpudlian, to explore the mindset behind success, resilience and creating lasting impact beyond sport.Natasha reflects on the highs and lows of an extraordinary career, from becoming one of the most influential figures in British boxing to receiving an MBE for her contributions to both the sport and her community. She shares how motherhood has reshaped her perspective on winning and losing, the importance of setting boundaries and why success means more when it can inspire the next generation.The conversation also explores Natasha's deep connection to Liverpool, her passion for improving access to sport for young people and the progress still needed to ensure women's sport receives the visibility, funding and recognition it deserves.Natasha offers powerful insights on dreaming big, embracing challenges and doing the work required to achieve your goals.You'll hear:➡️ What receiving an MBE meant to Natasha and her family➡️ How motherhood changed her approach to success and setbacks➡️ The mindset needed to adapt, grow and keep moving forward➡️ Why representation and access matter in sport➡️ The progress and challenges facing women's sport today➡️ Advice for young people with big ambitions➡️ The role Liverpool and community have played ➡️ What's next for one of British boxing's most influential figuresFind out more about We Are PoWEr here.  

What happens when trust in information starts to break down but the pace of change in education keeps accelerating? This week, Jerri and Jamie sit down with internationally respected education leader and thought partner Al Kingsley for a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities shaping education worldwide.From AI and literacy to leadership and governance, Al shares practical insights on making complex topics easier to navigate and asks an important question: how do school leaders make confident decisions in an increasingly noisy world? Rather than offering one-size-fits-all answers, Al explores the power of asking better questions, listening deeply, and building solutions that reflect each school community.---ABOUT OUR GUESTAl Kingsley, MBE, is a veteran technology and education leader with over 30 years of experience spanning IT, EdTech, and digital safeguarding. He is Group CEO of NetSupport, a global software company supporting millions of users in classrooms worldwide, with a strong focus on instructional technology and online safety. Alongside his industry work, he serves in senior governance and advisory roles across education in the UK, helping shape school leadership, apprenticeships, and digital strategy. He is a frequent speaker and writer on EdTech, safeguarding, and AI in education, and was awarded an MBE in recognition of his services to education.---SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Music⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠classlink.com⁠⁠⁠.

J.J. and Dr. Edward Kessler progress through the history of Liberal Judaism and its promethian founder, Claude Montefiore. This series is generously sponsored by Larry and Sarah Krauss in honour and gratitude to Larry's mother, Kato Krauss, and in loving memory of his father, Nathan "Noteh" Krauss. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Sarah's father, Joe Casse. Yosef ben Zvi v'Koyna.Dr Edward Kessler, MBE is Founder President of the Woolf Institute and a leading thinker in interfaith relations, primarily, Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations. He was described by The Times Higher Education Supplement as 'probably the most prolific interfaith figure in British academia' and was awarded an MBE for services to interfaith relations. He has written or edited 13 books, including An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations (Cambridge, 2010), Jews, Christians and Muslims in Encounter (SCM, 2013) and Jesus (The History Press, 2016). His Documentary History of Jewish-Christian Relations was published by Cambridge in 2024. In 2024 he was awarded the Seelisberg Prize for his contribution to fostering Jewish-Christian relations. Kessler regularly appears in the media commenting on religion and belief issues of the day, such as the impact of October 7th 2023 attacks on Israel and the Gaza War on the Leading Podcast, and hosted the weekly podcast Naked Reflections (2020-23). Since 2015, he has been working with local actors in Israel, Palestine and Jordan to agree measures to safeguard Jerusalem's holy places. Kessler also explores the tensions, positive as well as negative, between religion and civil society. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring an episode or mini-series, please reach out at  podcasts@torahinmotion.org Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcasts

Send us Fan MailAn encounter with the Falklands. Listen here to Chris Howe, MBE, who served on HMS Coventry in the Falklands War. He has a first rate story to tell. 

Lisa Power MBE has lived a life at the very heart of LGBTQ+ activism in the UK — and in this powerful episode of Off The Pitch, we hear her story in full. Often described as a “matriarch of LGBTQ+ activism”, Lisa's impact is impossible to overstate. From volunteering at Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, helping launch The Pink Paper, and co-founding Stonewall, to becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ person to speak at the United Nations, her legacy has helped shape modern LGBTQ+ rights. Awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to the LGBTQ+ community, Lisa continues to campaign, challenge, and champion change today. In this episode, we explore: • Her journey as an “accidental activist” • The evolution of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK • Mental health, resilience, and sustaining activism • The many forms activism can take • What continues to drive her to fight for change This is an inspiring, honest, and deeply important conversation about identity, visibility, and the ongoing fight for equality.

In this Meaningful Money Q&A episode, Pete Matthew and Roger Weeks answer six listener questions on UK personal finance - from gifting money to children using the 'normal expenditure out of income' rules to whether ISA withdrawals can support one-off big spends. They also cover pension consolidation and FSCS protection, investing while living abroad, how DB pension accrual affects SIPP annual allowance, and how to bridge the gap to State Pension without over-relying on AVCs. Finally, they tackle the practical steps to opening a Stocks and Shares ISA - and how to get started with confidence. Practical, jargon-free guidance for UK savers and investors navigating pensions, ISAs, tax and retirement planning. Shownotes: https://meaningfulmoney.tv/QA53  02:35  Question 1 Hi Pete and Roger, I have followed meaningful money for around 6 years now and it has been an invaluable source of sensible advice which I have followed. This has left my wife and I in a very good situation for retirement as you will see below. You deserve an MBE at least!. Love the double act with Roger as well. I am 62 and my wife is 60 years young. Our total pensions will be around 35K a year which is all we need for our basic living cost and general going out etc. We have a house worth £750K with no mortgage and no debts. I have a DC pension around £920K and my wife around £650K and our two boys have just moved out of our house and so we are now retiring and relearning life B.C. (Before Children). I have begun looking into gifting them money out of excess income. I like the idea of giving with warm hands - and strangely so do my boys! Putting our scenario into google gemini, using UFPLS with regular drawdowns and keeping within the current 20% tax band we could each have around 50K income after tax over the next 30 years. Really cannot see us spending more than 40K/year travelling and this will certainly reduce in time as we get older and so will give the increasing excess to our kids. To keep HMRC documentation simple (hmm) we plan to use our joint account to give gifts to the boys but I am guessing that we will need to prove to HMRC that we have equal income to do this? So my wife will take 8.5K less from her DC pension than I from mine. I hope this all makes sense. I presume if our incomes were not balanced we would have to pay out from our individual accounts and document both for HMRC purposes? In addition I have 200K and my wife around £150K in ISAs and savings . I know we can each gift 3000/year from the ISA as well as using excess income from our pension. Again, I asked google gemini about this and apparently I can use the ISA for certain capital payments. Eg a) to buy a new car b) redo bathroom/bedroom c) a large holiday  Not sure what would be the position if we said our largest holiday each year is paid from an ISA and any other holidays are from our pension income and we still gift excess to the kids? - seems a very grey area. I am sure in time HMRC will look closer into this area. So I think it will be sensible to still use the ISA in the next few years and not take everything from the pension and possibly change to funds from accumulation to income as well? One last thought as all this is based on the current tax rates. The IHT rate NRB has not changed since 2009 and would be worth around £530K today and I am presuming there will be increasing pressure to raise this given house price growth and especially after 2027 when pensions are included in the estate for IHT? Best Regards, Bill   09:37  Question 2 Dear Pete and Roger, I can't thank you enough for the excellent free content you put out into the world. I recently got diagnosed with a degenerative condition which will affect me and my family down the line. Your podcast has inspired me to take control of my finances including putting the right protections (insurances) in place and using investing to help navigate a more uncertain future - THANK YOU! The information is accessible and you guys make me chuckle as I go about my day! My question... I am keen to make my life easy when it comes to managing my finances but I have hit a wrinkle in my plan. My preference would be to consolidate my pension into as few pension accounts and underlying funds as possible.  To me the levels of protection available through the FSCS seem too low to be compatible with keeping a pension all with one provider. Am I missing something? How do you think about balancing this risk, without ending up with lots of pension accounts with different providers? Additionally, I have been selecting the same low cost All-World tracker ETF across my family's ISAs and SIPPs, is this inherently risky too and should I aim to use different fund providers (perhaps that aim to achieve the same investment objective). Anyway, I may be being overcautious here or be misunderstanding the level risk but any reassurance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again Andy   18:24  Question 3 Hi Roger and Pete, I'm 32 and I've been listening the podcast for a few years and the advice (particularly about investing) has helped me immensely. I have a question about investment portfolios when moving abroad. I moved away from the UK 2.5 years ago, at which point I stopped investing into Vanguard and moved to Interactive Brokers. I still have a decent amount invested in Vanguard, but I'm not sure whether it makes sense to consolidate everything into one platform or keep it split over two. I don't have any immediate plans to return to the UK, although I imagine I will eventually. Do you think it makes any difference in how the investments are split, or am I worrying about nothing? Thanks for sharing any of your *thoughts* and perhaps clearing this up for me. Keep up the amazing podcast, Michael (originally from Cornwall!)   21:23 Question 4 Hi Pete and Roger I recently discovered your podcast and am working my way though the back catalogue! I am finding it extremely informative and it is helping me demystify a subject I have found confusing for a long time, so thank you. My question is how do I calculate the amount I can contribute annually to my SIPP whilst also contributing to a DB pension and AVCs (£200/month)? My annual gross salary is £25744. I opened the SIPP to give me flexibility to retire earlier than 67 when I intend to access my DB pensions (as well as my current local government DB pension I have a deferred University DB pension from previous employment), ideally between 60-62, and access the SIPP along with my S&S ISA to bridge the gap. Thanks, Melanie   27:28 Question 5 Hello Pete & Roger, I'm a long time listener and as a result in far better financial shape than I was for many years, thank you. In work I am often akin to the Shawshank Redemption character Andy Dufresne as I find myself offering financial or pension scheme advice to colleagues. This advice ends with recommending your good selves and the knowledge repository that is the Meaningful Money archive and books! I am 56 and just over 4 years from my planned early retirement at 61,  when I will have 36 years contributing into a company DB pension. I plan on taking this in a stepped format (with PCLS) to offer a higher initial payment until my state pension starts 6 years later at 67. To maintain basic rate income tax, I am paying my maximum matched pension contributions plus AVC's through salary sacrifice (until 2029) to keep just under the 40% tax limits. My wife will be solely reliant on her (full) State Pension having not contributed to a personal pension, she will receive this when I am 64, meaning our combined funding danger zone will be around 3 years during which we may need funds to top up our income either from the PCLS pot or ISA savings to this final combined total, "our figure". So my question: You repeatedly talk about retiring with options such as having pensions, ISA's and savings etc. but I am concerned my pension and AVC fund will be totally concentrated with little else. After maximising the pension and AVC contributions it looks likely I will not contribute enough to fund a savings pot that could comfortably cover the 3 year danger zone. Will this pension / AVC concentration matter? Should I continue paying the AVC's to avoid higher rate tax on my income and recovering tax rebate into the AVC pot? To me this makes sense, but would funding a savings pot give us flexibility to fund our pension gap somehow that I am missing, and do I need to target an ISA or other savings pot in my remaining working years. This prospect would feel like not living for today, but retirement is in touching distance so might it be worthwhile? Many thanks & best regards, Tim   34:52  Question 6 To the Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven of the financial world! Hi guys my name is Cam, I'd just like to say you guys are absolutely fantastic at what you do, the knowledge you provide is genuinely incredible and immensely helpful. I think I speak for all your listeners when I say without your podcast there would be a lot of people struggling with personal finance! Keep up the good work Pete and Rog! I am 27 years old, 17 months ago I quit my 9-5 and started my own dog walking business, I have since trained to become a dog trainer too. My business has gone from strength to strength and I'm very proud. However the change from going from a wage structure to a varied income per month has been a tough adjustment especially when saving and wanting to invest and so on. I contribute to my pension each month, I pay into a LISA each month (for a first time home) the only thing I don't do is pay into a stocks and shares ISA. Firstly how do I open one? I have listened to your podcast for well over 2 years now and have listened to the majority of the back catalogue, I feel like I know what to do but it's a genuine fear that's stopping me from opening one. I don't know how to explain it - it's almost like my head is telling me 'don't open one you'll mess it up.' Is it literally as simple as sign up to a provider, open an account, add money in each month? I feel stupid saying I'm fearful of opening one but I genuinely am! The last part of my question is simply is there anything else I should be doing that I'm currently not?  Insurance wise I have income protection and the necessary insurances for my business. Thanks once again you absolute legends! Cam Boring Money ISA Comparison: https://www.boringmoney.co.uk/compare/stocks-and-shares-isas/ 

A rugby World Cup winner walks into a room full of people who defend networks for a living. Maggie Alphonsi joins me to talk about breaking barriers, leading with your strengths, and what changed the day athletes stopped waiting for the back page and started telling their own stories.

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today Lee walks through four questions on civil procedure -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. Wondering how to keep straight two doctrines that sound alike: personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction? Find out in this episode!  In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Personal jurisdiction (MBE) Question 2: Subject matter jurisdiction (MBE) Question 3: Subject matter jurisdiction (NextGen) Question 4: Issue-spotting (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 92: Listen and Learn – Subject Matter Jurisdiction (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-92-listen-and-learn-subject-matter-jurisdiction/) Podcast Episode 169: Listen and Learn – Personal Jurisdiction (Civ Pro) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-169-listen-and-learn-personal-jurisdiction-civ-pro/) Podcast Episode 148: Listen and Learn – Claim and Issue Preclusion (Civil Procedure) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-148-listen-and-learn-claim-and-issue-preclusion-civil-procedure/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-352-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-civil-procedure/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Nigel's guest today is Matt Cain. Matt is a shining light in the LGBTQ+ world and has been for many years. His impressive CV has included being Channel 4 News' first ever Culture Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the UK's biggest selling magazine for gay men, Attitude. He is an ambassador for many queer charities and was awarded an MBE for services to LGBTQ+ culture in 2025. As an author he has penned many novels, his latest being The Castle Of Stories published through independent publishers, Pansy, a company Matt has set up with his husband specialising in queer books by queer authors for all readers.This series is a celebration of a beautiful queer community; people of all ages, people who have had to tread their own path to live their real truth, who have fought with their emotions and emerged victorious, who inspire, who aspire and always entertain. Hosted by Nigel May. Every episode Nigel speaks to a person from the LGBTQIA+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversation. And it always guarantees A Gay Old Time!Follow the podcast on TikTok @agayoldtime and on Instagram @agayoldtimepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This episode is part of the series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Today Lee walks through four questions on negligence -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. What differences can you expect between the two exam versions? Find out now! In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Negligence per se (MBE) Question 2: Causation (MBE) Question 3: Causation (NextGen) Question 4: Issue-spotting (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 316: Spotlight on Torts (Part 1 – Negligence) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-316-spotlight-on-torts-part-1-negligence/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-351-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-negligence/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

Today on Meet the Farmers host Ben Eagle is joined by Michael Sly who heads up the Park Farm team which farms 2000 hectares in north Cambridgeshire and south Lincolnshire. They grow wheat, peas, sugar and mustard. Michael was awarded an MBE in 2022. Michael has served as the chairman of English Mustard Growers and the NFU Sugar board. Michael has also welcomed tens of thousands of people through the farm gates since he started doing Open Farm Sunday in 2006. 

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode of a series in which we demystify the shift from MBE to NextGen multiple-choice questions. Join Lee as she walks through four contract formation questions -- two in classic MBE style and two in the NextGen format. How are they similar? How do they differ? Find out now! In this episode, we discuss: Question 1: Firm offer rule (MBE) Question 2: Pre-existing duty (MBE) Question 3: Pre-existing duty (NextGen) Question 4: Issue-spotting (NextGen) Study tips for multiple-choice questions RAMP study tool Resources: https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp (https://barexamtoolbox.com/ramp) Podcast Episode 293: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 1) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-293-spotlight-on-contracts-part-1/) Podcast Episode 298: Spotlight on Contracts (Part 2) (https://barexamtoolbox.com/podcast-episode-298-spotlight-on-contracts-part-2/) Download the Transcript (https://barexamtoolbox.com/episode-350-listen-and-learn-mbe-vs-nextgen-multiple-choice-contract-formation/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-pass-bar-exam-less-stress/id1370651486) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Bar Exam Toolbox website (https://barexamtoolbox.com/contact-us/). Finally, if you don't want to miss anything, you can sign up for podcast updates (https://barexamtoolbox.com/get-bar-exam-toolbox-podcast-updates/)! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee

On this week's LuAnna: it's another Bank Holiday, nobody's working, and Lu has gone full proud mum because Crumble has officially graduated dog training with a medal. Anna, meanwhile, reckons she may be on the road to an MBE after a truly surreal career high at The King's Trust Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, where she somehow ended up offering an antihistamine to the Queen.Plus, there's listener chaos involving a woman who deep-throated a frankfurter and a man who squeezed a turd. And as if that wasn't enough, the girls get fully stuck into the bizarre allegation that Fergie was once P Diddy's side piece, discover the deeply upsetting world of ball maxxing, and crown a new Weirdo of the Month.LuAnna: The Podcast is a Global production, available every Monday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BIG PARTY AT EVERYTHINGLUANNA.COMRemember, if you want to get in touch you can: Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on our brand new number 075 215 64640Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Mastering Legal Exam Performance: From Knowledge to Impactful WritingIn this episode, we explore the pivotal shift from knowing the law to effectively demonstrating it during exams. Honing your structure, precision, and strategic reasoning turns raw knowledge into high-scoring answers. Whether you're cramming for law school finals, the bar exam, or practicing legal reasoning, this guide clarifies how to craft disciplined, impactful responses that resonate with exam graders.Most law students hit a brutal reality check when their eloquent, narrative-driven essays crash and burn on exam day. The secret to transforming your legal knowledge into high-scoring answers isn't just about knowing the law—it's about mastering a disciplined, mechanical writing system that communicates clarity, precision, and strategic analysis. This episode reveals the proven architecture that separates top students from the rest, showing you exactly how to craft exam answers that law professors—and future bosses—can't ignore.You'll discover why the best exam writers treat the law like a language, using structured syntax (IRAC and CREAC) to build unassailable logical frameworks. Learn the critical importance of the “fact rule fact sandwich”—a simple but powerful tool to connect facts directly to legal rules with the word “because,” ensuring every sentence adds undeniable value. We break down how to handle messy facts through the pivot, arguing both sides with ease, and why conclusions are the last step, not the first.This episode also dives into the deadly pitfalls students often fall into—rule dumping, emotional appeals, unorganized answers, and rushing—plus the checklists used by bar exam graders that require you to hit specific keywords like “duty,” “causation,” and “damages” without exception. Whether you're prepping for finals, the bar, or targeting that honors distinction, mastering this disciplined approach will unlock your full exam potential.Perfect for any law student serious about raising their score, sharpening their analytical rigor, or finally cracking the code to effective legal writing—this episode is your roadmap from knowing the law to proving your mastery with surgical precision.In this episode:The importance of disciplined proof versus creative storytelling in legal examsHow to utilize the IRS (Issue, Rule, Analysis, Conclusion) framework systematicallyThe power of structuring rules as numbered lists to aid clarity and gradingThe critical role of deep analysis and the fact-rule-fact sandwich in connecting facts to lawHow to handle ambiguous facts with the pivot technique, arguing both sides convincinglyTransitioning from IRAC to CREAC for professional memos and persuasive writingHow to maximize speed, precision, and correctness under exam pressure with checklistsCommon pitfalls like rule dumping, conclusory leaps, emotional arguments, and disorganizationThe six-question framework for attacking multiple-choice MBE questions effectivelyPractical exercises: writing IRAC answers in practice, highlighting "because," and time management tips

Day 1,548.Today, as the US administration reveals details of its participation in Vladimir Putin's flagship business and investment forum, Russia and Belarus conclude major nuclear exercises just as Ukraine continues its campaign of strikes against oil and gas infrastructure near Moscow. We also examine Kyiv's latest act of political trolling: a “Refinery Advent Calendar” tracking how many Russian energy targets Ukrainian forces have hit this month alone. And later, Dom reflects on a day spent deep inside a secret section of the London Underground, where he interviewed a senior NATO commander who warns that while Russia's forces may not be unbeatable, they are now far more battle-hardened, battle-tested, and lethal than they were at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.NOTE: Monday 25th is a Bank Holiday in the UK. Normal service will resume on Tuesday.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Lieutenant General Michael Richard Elviss, CB, MBE – commander of NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC).NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Dom's Video interview with top NATO commander in secret London base:https://youtu.be/vEKtKqMs-9E?si=Cp-3GOrW_dUcrLYGPutin's attack on Hungarians in Ukraine marks new phase of war (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/21/putins-attack-hungarians-new-phase-ukraine-war-russia/ Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges (BBC):https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy21541dz4o EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with RussiaPutin loses 145,000 troops in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Review Guide: Issue SpottingMastering Legal Issue Spotting: The Art of the Legal X-ray Vision for Law Students and Bar ExamineesIn this episode, we explore how developing a sharp mental "legal X-ray" allows law students and bar takers to identify specific legal issues buried within dense fact patterns. By shifting from recognition to usable knowledge, you will learn how to decode the dense chaos of exam questions into clear, actionable issues that maximize your points.Most law students struggle to recognize the real issues buried in dense fact patterns — and that mistake costs them crucial points. This episode reveals the secret weapon for legal exam mastery: issue spotting as a forensic science. You'll discover how to develop laser-sharp “legal x-ray vision” that uncovers hidden conflicts, cluster issues, and silent triggers others overlook.We break down the anatomy of a trigger and show you the disciplined three-pass reading method, transforming chaotic text into a clear map of legal controversy. Learn how to instantly identify key factual cues — like location changes, precise adjectives, or omission of critical details — that set off legal problems before you even think of writing. You'll see how to navigate complex issues that spawn multiple doctrines, and avoid common traps like red herrings and rabbit holes that derail your score.This episode arms you with a proven framework: a layered approach to dissecting dense fact patterns with surgical precision. Master the art of issue mapping, prioritize gray areas, and confidently ignore distractions — all while managing your exam time effectively. Whether you're preparing for the bar or aiming for top law school results, this skill isn't just a test tactic; it's a life-changing perspective shift for practicing law.Perfect for students hungry to elevate their issue recognition, or anyone looking to turn legal chaos into clarity. Get ready to see the invisible lines of liability and turn exam stress into strategic advantage. Issue spotting isn't luck — it's a skill you can build into an automatic reflex. Tune in, train your brain, and learn to master the legal X-ray that will transform how you think about law — on exam day and beyond.Key topics:The importance of issue-specific issue spotting versus broad subject categoriesHow to recognize and map factual triggers to legal doctrines with precisionThe anatomy of a legal issue statement and why specificity winsThe concept of "fact economy" and how carefully chosen words act as tripwiresThe three-pass reading method: bottom-up, narrative scan, surgical scrubUsing the "issue mapping" process to organize issues chronologically or party-wiseHow to detect cluster issues, invisible omissions, and deal with exam trapsThe distinction between red herrings and rabbit holes, and how to handle themApplying issue-spotting mastery to multiple-choice (MBE) and essay examsThe transformative power of training your issue recognition for broader legal thinking

At the 2020 Summer Olympics, which were ultimately held in 2021 due to the global pandemic, Anna Hopkin swam the anchor leg for Team GB's 4 x 100m mixed medley relay team alongside Kathleen Dawson, Adam Peaty and James Guy. Together, they won Olympic gold for Great Britain while breaking the world record in the process.Across her professional swimming career, Anna won a total of seventeen major championship medals. Following her Olympic success, she was awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours List for services to swimming.In 2024, Anna qualified for her second Olympic Games, representing Team GB in 2024 Summer Olympics, before shortly afterwards announcing her retirement from professional swimming.Anna's journey to the Olympic Games was far from conventional. As a teenager, she stepped away from the sport after falling out of love with swimming. Yet through resilience, determination and rediscovering her passion, she returned to reach the very pinnacle of her sport.And this is her story. 

What if the key to looking and feeling 20 years younger wasn't another supplement stack, but something you could get for free, starting tomorrow morning? Liz Earle's biological age is over 20 years younger than her chronological age, and in this episode she breaks down exactly why. It comes down to three things most women in their 40s and 50s have never considered: circadian rhythm and the light you are exposed to, the water you are drinking, and the energy your cells are actually running on. If you are feeling tired, foggy, or like your body is aging faster than it should, this episode will change how you see your daily environment. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why morning light fixes low energy, poor sleep, and hormone imbalance after 40 How indoor LED lighting damages your mitochondria and the simple swap that reverses it • Why sunscreen may be blocking the vitamin D and nitric oxide you need after menopause • How tap water disrupts hormones and energy and what to drink instead • What EZ water is and why it matters for mitochondrial energy and aging after 40 • Why mineral deficiency causes fatigue and brain fog in perimenopause • How grounding and circadian light slow visible aging from the inside out TIMESTAMPS: VALUABLE RESOURCES • Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

What does it look like when a city comes together to celebrate history, art and community? In this episode of Yes, Columbus, Boxer and Sarah kick off the “A Celebration of US” series with Chris Hurtubise of the America 250-Ohio Commission and Jim Fischer of the Columbus Association for Performing Arts. Together, they explore how Ohio and Columbus are bringing America's 250th anniversary to life through statewide experiences, events and local collaboration — including the Palace Theatre's 100th anniversary. From arts and culture to community pride, this episode highlights how milestone moments help tell the story of Columbus.Jim Fischer, Communications Manager, CAPA - BioJim is the Communications Manager for CAPA. Previously, he was an arts writer in Columbus for about 30 years, primarily working with various Columbus Dispatch-related properties, including ThisWeek Newspapers and Columbus Alive. A native of Pittsburgh, he is a graduate of Otterbein College (yes, College, he knows it's a university now) and has made his home in central Ohio for 35 years. He is a Columbus Blue Jackets season ticket holder since the inaugural season, and is a co-founder of Beer & Hymns – Delaware, Ohio.Chris Hurtubise, Communications Director for America 250-Ohio - BioChris Hurtubise, Communications Director for America 250-Ohio, is an experienced senior marketing and communications leader with extensive experience including non-for-profit museum marketing, professional services and consumer packaged goods. She served as COSI's Senior Director of Marketing and Communications and in other roles for 24 years immersing her in attraction marketing, travel and tourism, mission-based messaging, and community-based initiatives. More recently she worked for two local start-ups - one focusing on global humanitarian engineering and the other an MBE-owned entertainment discovery platform. Chris is a native Ohioan from the Dayton area, a graduate of The Ohio State University and lives in Gahanna with her husband Larry and dog Maxi. Her two young adult children are pursuing their careers in healthcare and law. She enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and kayaking and is excited to help Ohio celebrate our contribution to the richness of America's story in 2026.

In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Nigel Kennedy, affectionately known as "No Pain Nigel," who retired in 2025 after a remarkable 46-year career dedicated to transforming the experience of anxious dental patients. Nigel shares how a simple A-frame board outside his practice became the unlikely spark that launched a movement, and how his partnership with Anthony Gedge helped turn a personal clinical philosophy into the Pain-Free Dentistry Institute. The conversation covers his 15-step pain-free protocol, why emotional safety and trust matter as much as technique, and how that work later inspired dentist Mark Skimming to build the Pain Free Dentistry Group, now spanning over 14 clinics across the UK. Nigel also reflects on receiving praise from Professor Stanley Malamed, his MBE nomination, and the motivation behind his book, Painless Dentistry? Yes Please, a patient education resource born from decades of listening to people who were simply too afraid to seek care.   Episode #1697 : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran, Howard sits down with Dr. Nigel Kennedy — aka "No Pain Nigel" — the retired UK dentist whose gentle, patient-first approach helped spark the pain-free dentistry movement across Britain. After 46 years in practice, an MBE nomination, and praise from Professor Stanley Malamed himself, Nigel shares the story behind the movement, the protocol, and the simple A-frame sign that started it all.

On today's programme, Adrian Chiles is with Steve Backshall the adventurer and naturalist who's captivated all of us with his work, but especially children, millions of them, who he's led wide-eyed into the natural world. Frank Cottrell Boyce is blessed with a similar gift for capturing the imagination of children as well as grownups. The esteemed screenwriter is presently the Children's Laureate. Frank will be appearing on the programme ahead of his appearance at the Children's Laureate Lecture called - The Kids Are Not Alright – which is being held on Thursday the 14th May at The Royal Institution, London. And amazing storytellers though Frank and Steve are, even they might struggle to do justice to the tale of what Natalie Queiroz has been through. Her work campaigning for the victims of crime has earned her a well-deserved MBE.Plus we'll hear the Inheritance Tracks of broadcaster and journalist Nick Robinson. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Who makes the rules in space—and what happens when things go wrong?Did you know there are more than 11,000 satellites orbiting Earth—and no traffic lights in space? From falling space debris to future cities on the Moon, this episode explores how laws work beyond Earth with leading international space lawyer Joanne Wheeler.Together, we explore:• How space law began—and why it was created• What happens if space debris falls back to Earth• The growing issue of space sustainability and debris• Whether countries and companies can mine the Moon• What life (and laws) might look like on MarsJoanne also shares how she became a space lawyer—and why there are exciting career opportunities for young people interested in space.If you've ever looked up at the night sky and wondered who's in charge up there this episode is for you!Guest: Joanne Wheeler, MBE, Managing Partner at Alden Legal and international expert in space law. Joanne advises governments and companies on satellite launches, space regulation, and sustainability—and is helping shape the future of life beyond Earth. ResourcesThe National Space CentreNational Space AcademyRoyal Observatory GreenwichRoyal Astronomical Society Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS)Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)Need help or advice?Call Childline: 0800 1111 (UK, free and confidential)Visit: www.childline.org.ukKids Law is a podcast helping young people understand how the law affects their everyday lives—from school rules to big global issues like human rights and space exploration.If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info  or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!

In this episode, we sit down with Sayeed Mohammed to hear his unfiltered journey of passing the bar exam after multiple attempts. Sayeed discusses the mental exhaustion of retaking the test, the anxiety caused by the February curve, and how he eventually found the right mindset to succeed. We explore his unique 7-game series study analogy, why he prioritized quality over quantity in his MBE practice, and how he managed his ADHD by creating a strict daily routine. Sayeed also shares his experience road-tripping across the country while waiting for results and his upcoming plans for the California Bar. Whether you are struggling with motivation or looking for better study strategies, this episode provides a roadmap for perseverance and success. Key discussion points include: Overcoming negative thoughts and mental fatigue. The difference between active recall and passive lectures. Finding structure through personal routine and physical exercise. Why consistency beats perfection every time. Moving from the UBE to the California Bar. Subscribe to the channel for more bar study motivation and success stories. Visit our website to learn more about the tools and methods discussed in this episode.

We've been wanting to talk for some time: well, here it is. Isaac Harvey speaks about his happier 2026 and the challenges of 2025. He now has secure supportive housing and funding to ensure care. Bestowed with an MBE he may now have even more of voice when it comes to accessibility and possibilities. He takes the trains, he flies, he even has jumped out of an airplane. He is inspirational!

In my latest episode I sat down with Jonzi D, he is the foremost advocate for hip hop who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades.Since founding Breakin' Convention in 2004 Jonzi has triumphed in raising the profile and giving a platform to hip hop disciplines, which has gained worldwide recognition as being at the vanguard of the development of the art form. Through professional development projects Open Art Surgery and Back to the Lab, Jonzi has supported hundreds of hip hop dance and rap/poetry artists on their journey to creating theatre.His critically acclaimed works include 1995‘s Lyrikal Fearta, 1999's Aeroplane Man, 2006's TAG… Just Writing My Name, 2009's Markus the Sadist and 2013's The Letter: To Be Or To MBE? about his choice to decline an MBE from the Queen. Jonzi's has been featured in HBO's Def Poetry Jam, had his short films Silence da Bitchin' & Aeroplane Man screened on Channel 4, toured his work extensively all over the world and delivered his own TED Talk about the influence and evolution of hip hop culture.In 2020 Jonzi directed Our Bodies Back which won ‘Best Artistic Film' as part of the Detroit Black film festival, followed up by the sequel, AUTOCORRECT in 2022. He also wrote Here/Not Here, a short film directed by Bim Ajadi which won the ‘Best Film' category in Deaffest 2022.In 2023, Jonzi D was awarded a citation from Al Taylor of the 71st District - New York State Assembly in recognition of his efforts for advancing and advocating hip hop culture in the UK and abroad, and the De Valois Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Dancing Times Critic's Circle. In 2024, Jonzi D was nominated for his artistic direction of Breakin' Convention, cementing the festival's two decades as a mainstay in the world of theatre and beyond.

L. Kevin Morrison Left America For Kenya And Built A Bridge Most Black Business Owners Never CrossIn this episode of Diversified Game, Kellen Coleman sits down with L. Kevin Morrison, founder of Morrison Group LLC, for a real conversation about why more Black Americans and US business owners are looking to Africa as a "Plan B" for retirement, business expansion, and long-term wealth building. Morrison walks through his move from the United States to Kenya, why he chose Kenya over South Africa, and how everyday people are stretching $300K to $500K nest eggs two to three times longer by relocating.He also breaks down the STEP grant, a US government program that funds international business travel on a cost-reimbursement basis without requiring 8A, MBE, or any other certification. If you have ever thought about Africa as a business opportunity, retirement destination, or lifestyle upgrade, this conversation gives you the actual mechanics.Topics covered in this episode:Why Kenya over South Africa for business and lifestyleThe STEP grant and how SMEs get funded for international travelWhy US payment terms lose deals to China in African marketsHow Morrison Group LLC provides boots-on-the-ground representationExtending retirement savings by 10 to 20 years through relocationCost of living, household help, and middle-class lifestyle in KenyaThe cultural welcome most Black Americans do not expectCommunity impact, local schools, and diaspora contributionBuilding a real Plan B outside the United StatesConnect with L. Kevin Morrison:

My guest today is a games industry leader whose career has spanned journalism, publishing, public policy, and cultural advocacy. He began in 2002 as an editorial assistant at trade paper MCV, quickly rising through the ranks to become editor of Develop and later editor-in-chief of both titles. In 2013 he became publisher of the two brands before moving into a new phase of his career as Head of Games London, where he launched the London Games Festival in 2016. Under his leadership, the festival has grown into one of the world's leading games events, supporting more than a thousand companies, generating tens of millions of pounds in business, and welcoming a hundred thousand attendees in its most recent edition. Alongside this work, he has championed inclusion through initiatives such as Game Changer and helped raise significant funds for charity through GamesAid. In recognition of his services to the industry, he was recently awarded an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours.Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not all wildlife photos are majestic — some are delightfully ridiculous!  Wildlife photographer and Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards co-founder Paul Joynson-Hicks takes us into the story behind one of the most unique photography competitions in the world — one that celebrates the funny, unexpected, and very human side of animals in the wild. From its beginnings in 2015 to becoming a global phenomenon with thousands of entries each year, we explore how humor can open the door to conservation in a way that feels light, engaging, and accessible to everyone. We also talk about Paul's life in Tanzania, where he has spent more than three decades working as a wildlife photographer and guide, sharing his passion for Africa with people from all over the world. From goat racing, raising money for conservation, being awarded an MBE and making people smile through photography, this conversation moves between storytelling, laughter, and the simple joy of seeing the world a little differently. Grab a coffee, settle in, and join us for this delightfully ridiculous conversation with Paul Joynson-Hicks. *****

Nuestro Insólito Universo ¦¦ Mokèlè Mbèmbé 2, En los cinco minutos de duración que tiene este programa se narran historias asombrosas referentes a cualquier tema.La primera transmisión de este programa se realizó por la RadioNacional de Venezuela el 4 de agosto de 1969 y su éxito fue tal que, posteriormente, fue transmitido también por Radio Capital y, actualmente, se mantiene en la Radio Nacional (AM) y en los circuitos Éxitos y Onda, de Unión Radio (FM), lo cual le otorga una tribuna de red AM y FM que cubren todo el país, uno de los programas radiales más premiados y de mayor duración en la historia de la radio de Venezuela.

This week Dan and Reegs review I, Swear — the 2025 BAFTA-winning film about John Davidson, the Scotsman with Tourette's syndrome who became an MBE, an advocate, and one of the most compelling biographical subjects in recent cinema.It's just the two of them this episode. There was also a hornet.In this episode:The BAFTA ceremony controversy — what actually happened, why the internet got it wrong, and why the BBC's edit decision was indefensibleJohn Davidson's story from 1983 Galashiels to an MBE at the Palace, in a film that is simultaneously hilarious and devastatingScott Ellis Watson's extraordinary debut performance as young JohnWhy this film works when so many "inspirational" biopics don'tTommy — the elderly caretaker who becomes the father figure John never hadDottie — the woman who simply decided to accept him, no apologies requiredThe drug mule scene ("half price heroin for sale")The library scene — why a man walking quietly through a library might be the best cinematic climax of the yearThe median nerve stimulation device and what it means for people living with Tourette'sThe real John Davidson footage over the credits — including his dog, who may be the most emotionally intelligent character in the whole filmVerdict: Strong recommend. Both dads in tears. Multiple times. Not ashamed.Notes: Adult language throughout. This is a film about Tourette's. That should tell you everything you need to know going in.Films/shows mentioned: I, Swear (2025), Sinners (2025 — Michael B. Jordan's Oscar win referenced)You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Send us Fan MailIn October 2009, Corporal Andy Reid MBE was blown up by a Taliban improvised explosive device while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Injured so badly that it was thought he would not survive, he defied the odds to the extent that, within a month, he was able to meet up with members of his patrol again. What he has achieved since then is little short of unbelievable.The winner of The Sun's Millie award in 2010, and awarded an MBE in 2019, Andy has continuously supported veterans and people with disabilities. This year he will walk the London Marathon to raise money for The Army Benevolent Fund, who Andy credits with giving him great support in his own time of need. You can support it here: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/andyreidmbe/londonmarathon2026And you can find Andy on Instagram @andyreid2506His website is: https://www.standingtall.co.uk/If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please email us at info@vsompodcast.com, or follow us on social media: @veteranstateofmindSupport the show

Nuestro Insólito Universo ¦¦ Mokèlè Mbèmbé 1 , En los cinco minutos de duración que tiene este programa se narran historias asombrosas referentes a cualquier tema.La primera transmisión de este programa se realizó por la RadioNacional de Venezuela el 4 de agosto de 1969 y su éxito fue tal que, posteriormente, fue transmitido también por Radio Capital y, actualmente, se mantiene en la Radio Nacional (AM) y en los circuitos Éxitos y Onda, de Unión Radio (FM), lo cual le otorga una tribuna de red AM y FM que cubren todo el país, uno de los programas radiales más premiados y de mayor duración en la historia de la radio de Venezuela.

Welcome back to Upside, where Dan Bowyer of SuperSeed and Lomax Ward of Outsized Ventures, joined by Harry Destecroix, MBE, of SCVC unpack the forces shaping European venture, deep tech and capital.This week's conversation reflects a system shifting: Europe is writing bigger checks, physical AI is moving into focus, and the economics of AI are starting to change.The question is no longer where innovation happens.It is where value accrues.The stack isn't just scaling. It is being contested.What's covered:00:00 Intro and the week's themes02:00 Europe's €15B fund-of-funds and the capital gap08:00 Seed vs growth: where Europe is actually underfunded14:00 Bezos' $100B physical AI strategy20:00 Roll-ups vs rebuilds in the industrial economy25:00 China's token model and the cost collapse of AI31:00 Security, sovereignty and model choice36:00 Innovate UK and founder-led policy41:00 Capex vs revenue: the emerging imbalance47:00 Predictions and market direction52:00 Deals of the week

This week we spent all our time pressing the flesh (until finding out we'd misunderstood what that means and getting very firmly asked to leave Subway) all in order to win the approval of this week's guest, the master networker Oli Barrett MBE. Blessed with the ability to bring together the right people with the right ideas at the right time, Oli has built a reputation for being the nation's ultimate connector. But, being a fine fellow as well as a canny-business operator, he has used his powers for good – forming remarkable social change initiatives like ‘Tenner', the UK's largest schools entrepreneurship competition and ‘Turn On The Subtitles', a global children's literacy campaign. Deftly uniting the worlds of entrepreneurship, innovation, education and social impact, Oli has been rightly lauded and awarded for his considerable efforts – bagging, among other accolades, the title of ‘Most Connected Man in Britain' from Wired and a place in GQs ‘Top 100 connected figures'. Plus there's the small matter of being awarded an actual MBE from the actual Queen who, we assume, Oli was able to successfully introduce to an off-the-grid artisan driving-goggle manufacturer based in the Peak District. In a chat where Oli reveals the magic behind all his connective conjury, we ponder everything from the value of active learning to the magnetic powers of a well-built network.Follow Oli on LinkedIn ////Timestamps 02:27 – Quick Fire Questions 05:18 – The Zigzag Journey: Dropping Out and Moving On 11:04 – Disney World vs. Lecture Halls: The Awakening 12:01 – Networking: Chance Encounters vs Intentional Connections 14:40 – The First Business: Amazing You 18:05 – The £10 Challenge That Took Off 24:22 – The Power of Defaults: Small Changes, Big Impact 26:04 – Permission to Create: The Entrepreneurial Mindset 30:08 – Connecting the Dots: How to Build Real Networks 35:45 – The Art of Introduction: What Actually Makes It Work//// Oli's book recommendations are: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Reflections on Success by Martyn Lewis The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger ////

Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 162: Tom Baker MBE with Oliver McNeil In early November 2025, the veteran character actor, arguably most famous Time Lord of the all, Tom Baker was formally honoured by the Crown with an MBE for Services to Television. With a small number of friends and colleagues in attendance... One of whom was photographer Oliver McNeil. Oliver's quite the character himself; a trusted personal friend and sometime creative collaborator of the Fourth Doctor legend. He joins us for this exclusive interview with regular Dan Hadley. Their conversation covers not only Tom Baker's investiture itself, but their long friendship and Oliver's own extraordinary creative range. Enhanced with his own captivating photography for this video edition of our long-running Doctor Who Podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network HERE: Find the Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast home feed at type40.podbean.com. Listen to Type 40 across all major pod catchers including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple. Type 40 is also part of the FPNet Master Feed @Fpnet.podbean.com If you would like to contact us directly you can: • Email: type40doctorwho@outlook.com • Twitter: @type40doctorwho • Instagram: @type40doctorwho • Join the Facebook group Type 40 • A Doctor Who Fan Group: http://bit.ly/type40_fbgroup TeePublic Store: Help support the Fandom Podcast Network and wear some of their fantastic original designs and logos on t-shirts, mugs, hats and more from Tee Public Go to: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandom... or just search Fandom Podcast Network to find our storefront. Please listen to our other formidable podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ *Olly MC on Facebook   / omcneil  **The Storymasters Tales https://www.storymasterstales.com/ Oliver McNeil at Saatchi Art https://www.saatchiart.com/legendphot... New boost

The boys are joined by one of Wales greatest ever sports women Non Evans and she talks about going to Boarding school, starting Judo at the same gym as Brett Johns, getting knee injury advice from Craig Bellamy and being the only person to ever represent Wales in 3 different sports at the Commonwealth games. Non talks about meeting Nelson Mandela, commentating at the 2012 Olympics, becoming Wales rugbys greatest ever try scorer, being presented an MBE by Princess Anne, going on Celebrity Mastermind and Gladiators and her upcoming Boxing match plus much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by Ruthie Rogers with her all-new book, Table 4 at The River Cafe: Conversations about Food and Life.  Ruthie Rogers is the co-founder of The River Cafe in London and an award-winning chef. She is also the host of the podcast Ruthie's Table 4 and the author of thirteen cookbooks, including The River Cafe Cookbook, River Cafe 30, and The River Cafe Look Book. She was awarded an MBE in 2010 and a CBE in 2020. You can follow her on Instagram @RuthieRogers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known to many as Lady Danbury in Netflix's Bridgerton, Adjoa Andoh, MBE, is also a celebrated Shakespearean actor and director. Across her career, Andoh has returned to Shakespeare not as a fixed canon, but as a space for reimagining power, identity, and belonging. Her landmark Richard II at Shakespeare's Globe, created with the UK's first all-women-of-color company, reexamined ideas of nationhood and empire following Brexit, asking who gets to claim the story of England and how those stories are constructed. In this episode, Andoh reflects on Shakespeare as a profoundly human writer, exploring how vulnerability, love, and damage shape even his most complex characters. Rather than presenting the plays as distant or elite, she invites us to experience them as living conversations—stories that challenge us to shift perspective and see both the stage and the world more expansively. During her Director's residency at the Folger, Andoh will lead a series of public programs, bringing her distinctive approach to Shakespeare to Folger audiences. Listen to Shakespeare Unlimited on Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, or your favorite podcast platform. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published March 24, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica, with Garland Scott serving as executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Technical support was provided by Ati Pikal in London, England, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Web production was handled by Paola García Acuña. Transcripts are edited by Leonor Fernandez. Final mixing services were provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Labour MP voluntarily suspends herself amid China spy probe Shabana Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support My husband would have turned in his grave over Brewdog investment Starmer stands by decision not to join US Israeli strikes on Iran Covid inquiry chair defends cost and length of process on final day Iran war Why the boots on Irans ground could be Kurdish Britney Spears arrested in California Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices Irans high risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence

Morgan Price makes history again with the first-ever perfect 10 for Arkansas! Another coaching suspension at GAGE, Simone Biles' advice to Winter Olympians, and the start of the 2026 Elite season. From Nemour's new skill in Cottbus to Hezly Rivera's dominant Winter Cup performance, we've got your full gymnastics elite and NCAA update.  HEADLINES Simone Biles went to the Winter Olympics to cheer on Team USA Morgan Price, who earned Fisk's first ever 10, got another 10 this week for Arkansas Two more GAGE coaches were suspended in addition to Al Fong and Armine Karla Grimes was suspended from all contact Tiffany Davenport (GAGE) was hit with a Center temporary suspension Elite season is warming up with Winter Cup and the Cottbus World Cup ELITE SEASON IS WARMING UP: COTTBUS Why does the Cottbus World Cup matter in terms of Olympic qualification? Sugihara Aiko did not defend her floor world title here, with several OOB deductions Anna Kalmykova (AIN) won FX and VT with an ode to Mother Paseka A shocking upset on bars where Kaylia Nemour, the reigning Olympic Champion, finished 7th Elisa Iorio won bars with a 14.266, Milana Kayumova (AIN) finished second, and Giulia Perotti (Italy) took the bronze Why wee are giving the GymCastic Award for Elegance (Cottbus version) to Lea Marie Quaas Nakashima Karin is taking the GymCastic opportunity for comedy award Can we talk about the fart noises during Makovickova's floor? Someone please get Sam Mikulak a polo shirt that fits him better!! Artistry discussion: Anna Kalmykova edition WINTER CUP So apparently everyone missed the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be a flop? Hezly Rivera won the all-around with a monstrous 56.750, winning beam and floor New senior Charleigh Bullock took silver with a 55.200, winning bars Claire Pease took bronze with a 54.350, taking the vault title with two vaults The American Cup roster has been announced with Hezly Rivera, Charleigh Bullock, and Claire Pease all on the squad The US will send Charleigh Bullock, Reese Esponda, Greta Krob, Caroline Moreau, and Simone Rose to Jesolo And now for a Spencer Rage-O-Meter: Winter Cup Edition DID THEY JUST PICK THE TOP 3 AA FOR A MIXED TEAM, NON-AA COMPETITION? Why Reese Esponda deserves justice after this decision If Winter Cup is the selection competition, why aren't we using Winter Cup scores to select the team? NCAA We have four more 10s this weekend Kailin Chio is on fire and got 10s on vault and beam Morgan Price's 10 on vault Avery Neff's 10 on vault The race between Kailin Chio, Jordan Chiles, and Selena Harris-Miranda for the gym slam Ranking updates Oklahoma stays in no. 1, followed by LSU, Alabama, Florida, and UCLA NQS season is upon us! How will this shift the rankings? Jordan Chiles still leads the all-around standings Chio moves ahead of Fatta for the no. 1 position on vault Chloe LaCoursiere maintains the no. 1 position on bars Chio breaks the tie and moves ahead of Torrez on beam Chiles and Nikki Smith stay 1-2 on floor GYMTERNET NEWS Suni Lee did an interview with the Today Show, leaving the door open for the 2028 Olympics Jade Carey made a post on the socials, hinting at an elite return Sabrina Voinea underwent a successful emergency appendectomy surgery Rhys McClenaghan adds a new title, MBE, to his collection of accolades Helen Kevric leaves Stuttgart gym, where Aimee Boorman is coaching FEEDBACK Has there ever been a gymnast taller than Casey Brown competing in the NCAA? CHAPTERS 0:00:00 – Intro: Morgan Price Makes History & 2026 Elite Season Begins 0:01:07 – Simone Biles at the Winter Olympics: Counseling the "Quad God" 0:02:22 – Morgan Price's Historical 10: From Fisk to Arkansas 0:03:12 – Headline News: More GAGE Coaching Suspensions & New SafeSport Investigations 0:04:03 – Cottbus World Cup: Individual Apparatus World Championships Qualifications 0:06:20 – Floor Routine Debates: Should Gymnasts Have to Get New Routines Each Year? 0:10:48 – Flying Banana Jesus: Dramatic Vaults at Cottbus 0:12:31 – Nemour's New Bars Skill & The In-Bar Arms Race 0:18:35 – GymCastic Award for Elegance: Lea Marie Quaas & "Cherish the Beam" 0:37:14 – Winter Cup: Did they not get the memo that Winter Cup is supposed to be bad? 0:43:05 – Winter Cup Senior Analysis: Hezly Rivera's Dominant Performance 0:56:09 – Gymnasts in the Winter Olympics: Recruiting "Fast Twitch" Athletes for Bobsled 0:59:43 – NCAA Update: Avery Neff & The Race for the First Gym Slam 1:22:12 – Feedback: Tallest Gymnast in NCAA 1:23:58 – Closing & Upcoming College & Cocktails: Georgia at Kentucky UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails: This week's meet is Georgia at Kentucky, Friday, February 27 at 5pm Pacific Cocktail of the week: Code Hacker  2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). 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Welcome to my podcast! In this special episode, I am thrilled to welcome Colin Thackery, a Chelsea Pensioner and Britain's Got Talent winner, who has an extraordinary life story to share. Colin talks about his time in the Royal Artillery, his experience being appointed an MBE and his unexpected journey to stardom at the age of 89. We also discuss his book, 'My Story. Love Changes Everything' and his enduring love for his late wife Joan. Join us as we reflect on his inspiring journey, his military service and his newfound fame with captivating stories of bravery, love, and resilience.00:49 Colin's MBE Award Journey05:49 Life at the Royal Hospital09:32 Britain's Got Talent Experience15:44 Reflecting on Joan's Legacy16:12 Early Marriage and Military Life17:22 Family and Cultural Heritage18:51 Royal Artillery and Highclere Event22:24 Musical Journey and Britain's Got Talent25:09 Post-Army Career and Civilian Life29:05 Meeting Jo and New BeginningsYou can hear more episodes of Lady Carnarvon's Official Podcasts at https://www.ladycarnarvon.com/podcast/New episodes are published on the first day of every month.

Gordon Buchanan is a wildlife cameraman and TV presenter. He is best known for the Animal Family & Me series of BBC documentaries in which he gets up close to wild bears, Arctic wolves, elephants and reindeer among other species.Gordon was brought up in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull where he spent his days exploring the island and developed his lifelong love of the outdoors. In 1988, when he was 17, he met the charismatic wildlife cameraman Nick Gordon who invited him to become his assistant for a project to film primates on the island of Tiwai in Sierra Leone. Gordon spent 18 months in Sierra Leone working with Nick and after that the two of them worked in West Africa and South America. At 22 Gordon set up on his own – his first job was a year-long assignment to make three half-hour programmes for a 14-part wildlife series called Wild Islands. In 2001 he made his debut as a presenter on the BBC's Natural World strand. He was appointed an MBE for services to conservation and wildlife filmmaking in 2020. Gordon lives in Glasgow with his wife Wendy. They have two children. DISC ONE: Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver DISC TWO: Brandy in the Airidh - Peat & Diesel DISC THREE: Purple Haze – The Jimi Hendrix Experience DISC FOUR: Heart-Shaped Box - Nirvana DISC FIVE: High and Dry - Radiohead DISC SIX: Last Nite - The Strokes DISC SEVEN: Electrical Storm - U2 DISC EIGHT: Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé BOOK CHOICE: Teach Yourself Tap Dancing by Derek Hartley LUXURY ITEM: A mask, snorkel and fins CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: High and Dry - RadioheadPresenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinleyDesert Island Discs has cast many wildlife experts and broadcasters away including Dr George McGavin, Professor Carl Jones, Sir David Attenborough and Dr Jane Goodall. You can hear their programmes if you search through BBC Sounds or our own Desert Island Discs website.

In this episode Natalie Queiroz, MBE joins Laura for an important and emotional update.  Natalie shares the latest development in her case - that Raja's open-prison status has been revoked -for now- and they dive deep into the tireless campaign Laura and Natalie are working on to stop domestic abusers and stalkers from being eligible for early open-prison transfer. The change in Raja's status is a critical step forward, but as Natalie and Laura discuss, the relief is short-lived. The system's lack of clarity, inconsistent assessments, and ongoing failures leave victims trapped in cycles of anxiety, retraumatisation, and fear. Together, they explore the emotional and psychological toll of a system that overlooks intent to murder, and the continued danger of coercive controllers, why domestic abusers, coercive controllers and stalkers must be exempt from early open-prison transfer, along with the urgent need for specialised training for offender managers and probation officers and  implications for victims' safety, justice, and reform. Please take action:Listen, share, and amplify, and write to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and call for domestic abusers and stalkers to be excluded from early transfer to open prison. Your voice matters -together, we can drive change and save lives. Trigger warning: This is a tough listen but an important one. It could save your life.   #CrimeAnalyst #Femicide #Murder #AttemptedMurder #TrueCrime #Podcast #NatalieQueiroz #Investigation #WestMidlandsPolice #Behaviour #Risk #EarlyWarningSigns #CoerciveControl #Control #manipulation #Psychopath #BaburRaja #Prison #Release Clip   https://x.com/AndrewmitchMP/status/1988674796918567415  Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsor:   Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/crime #rulapod  Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community    For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at:    Register for Masterclasses    www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com    The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along:    Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad    YouTube: @crimeanalyst    Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast    Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999    Threads: @crimeanalyst    X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999    TikTok: @crimeanalystpod    Website: www.crime-analyst.com    If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices