Podcasts about midwest

Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Travis "T-Bone" Turner. We discuss: Travis bought his first 27 acres in Hogansville, GA in 1999 with a loan from his dad. He explains the "pride factor" of hunting deer on ground you personally dictated and built. Travis is now fighting a proposed data center planned right across the street from his farm. He shares his "planting seeds" strategy of quietly telling landowners he'd buy if they ever sold. Travis breaks down why Kansas and Oklahoma are his top picks for buying land today. He explains why land prices never really fall back — $3,000 an acre never returns once it hits $5,000. Travis recalls the two-handed, shaking-hands nerves of signing for his first property in 1999. He compares Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa's hunting rules, calling Illinois his personal "nemesis." Travis explains why he prefers buying rough, neglected land he can fix up himself. He'd rather keep the land he already owns than ever draw a bow again. And so much more! Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Whitetail Master Academy https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net

Retired Navy SEAL Cory Zillig returns to talk about his new book and reinvigorating The Site, a large Midwest firearms training center. Cory served twenty years as a SEAL and thirteen of those specifically on SEAL Team SIX.   To learn more about Cory Zillig's book visit CoryZillig.com or follow him @CoryZillig on Instagram. BOOK: https://coryzillig.com THE SITE: https://thesitetraining.com FIRST ZILLIG PODCAST: https://higherline.libsyn.com/dad-the-killing-season-is-over-higher-line-podcast-102   RELATED PODCASTS: Manners from a SEAL | Higher Line Podcast #98 SEAL Author | Higher Line Podcast #77 SEAL TURNED Director of Training | Higher Line Podcast #85   --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner   The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Stitcher and most importantly CarryTrainer.com.

It was 2005 and my first season coaching. Fresno State was playing USC and that night I learned that the phrase ‘Anybody, Anytime, Anywhere' was real.And today, with Fresno State entering the new look Pac-12, that phrase is at the heart of my conversation with head coach Matt Entz.Welcome to today's episode of THE DAWN, a collaboration between Y-Option and the Pac-12.Matt Entz first fell for Fresno State on a Saturday night in the Midwest, a young assistant watching the late ESPN game, checkerboard end zones on the screen, Pat Hill pacing the sideline. He'd GA'd for Coach Hill's old line coach, so he had a rooting interest built in, and it stuck. Now he leads this proud program and seventeen months into the job, he calls it Midwest California, blue collar mentality echoing the small Iowa town he grew up in. It didn't take long to see the same thing in his own roster, blue collar young men who grew up dreaming about playing for the Bulldogs.That dream now comes with a new league, the re-imagined Pac 12, and Coach Entz can feel the excitement building as September closes in. There's pride in it and pressure too, elevating a program and an athletic department that's now in Pac-12.Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.THE DAWN debuted July 1 across the Pac-12's YouTube and Pac-12 Insider, the league's 24/7 FAST channel. The series culminates with a finale featuring never-before-seen behind-the-scenes content from the building of this new league. It drops in August, right before the season kicks off. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour with Andy Riesmeyer Hour 2 (7.24) LeBron James is packing his bags for Philly — don’t let the door hit you on the way out, King. We also check in on Big Bear’s favorite bald eagles: Will Jackie recover from her injuries, and has a billionaire stepped in to protect their habitat for good? Plus, more love for internet star Jimothy the raccoon. It’s so hot in the Valley it felt like a Midwest summer day. In Santa Monica, the longtime Montessori School is closing after decades to make way for Alpha School, an AI-powered campus that replaces human teachers with artificial intelligence. KTLA photojournalist Meredith Gunning, a true East Coaster, joins Andy on the phone and reveals she ripped her shirt like a pro wrestler when she heard LeBron is heading to the 76ers. Crozier, a 38-year KFI veteran, looks back on working the air during the 1992 LA Riots. And in a free-speech controversy, a hot mic caught Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty and Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes privately discussing whether they can permanently ban disruptive speakers from public meetings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trade in those thirsty water hogs for some of these water-wise options   Do water shortages have you (and your garden) stressed? This episode is all about the toughest, thirst-averse plants out there — and how to build a landscape that thrives even when the rain is nowhere in sight. On this episode we have two expert guests from two very different climates: one in the Mid-Atlantic and one from the Southwest. Each of them will share the plants that they turn to when the conditions are dry and watering every day is out of the question.   We'll talk through which plants need a little help getting started versus which ones you can practically set and forget, and how to group plants with similar water needs so you're not overwatering your survivors to keep your divas alive. Whether you're xeriscaping a whole yard from scratch, converting a thirsty lawn bit by bit, or just trying to keep your patio containers alive through a brutal heat wave, tune in for practical, plant-nerd-approved advice.  Get the plant list for this episode on the Fine Gardening Website: https://www.finegardening.com/podcast Episode Experts: Ed Lyon is a horticulturist, an author, the former director of the Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University in Ames, and a frequent contributor to Fine Gardening magazine. He is nationally recognized as a top-tier garden educator with decades of experience helping gardeners cultivate beautiful, resilient landscapes. After many years in the Midwest, Ed relocated to Pennsylvania and launched Spellbound Garden Writing & Consultation.  Natalie McAnarney, known online as The Plant Ninja, is a Texas gardener and YouTube creator based about an hour north of Austin. A former U.S. Army officer who now works as a physician assistant, she began transforming her lawn into native and adapted plantings in 2020. Through her YouTube channel, The Plant Ninja - Texas Gardener, she documents her de-lawning projects and plant choices and features others in horticulture taking on similar approaches.   Natalie's efforts have also made her an advocate for drought-tolerant landscaping, after successfully persuading her HOA to approve a large-scale native-plant conversion of her front yard by citing Texas law protecting homeowners' rights to xeriscape.  

Over the past week, smoke from wildfires in Canada (as well as northern Minnesota) has affected air quality and visibility across the Midwest and East Coast of the United States. As of Monday, air-quality alerts remained in place for a large portion of the country, and experts expect wildfire smoke to remain prevalent through August. The fires have raised concerns about climate-related catalysts of extreme environmental events, as well as scrutiny of Canada's forest management. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!A new Suspension of the Rules.This week, Isaac, Kmele, and a fresh-faced Ari reunite to talk election integrity, Bill O'Reilly, a twist in an old Hunter Biden story, and the challenge of separating political rhetoric from reality. Check it out here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What's responsible for Canada's wildfires? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Ari Weitzman and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Audrey Moorehead, and Carina Pacheco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My conversation with Susan begins at 42 minutes  Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Lincoln Square CEO Susan Demos  I am a writer, editor, ghostwriter, speechwriter and researcher. I'm also an avid hiker, a mom of two, and a lifelong Midwest resident. While working as a journalist for the last 25 years, I've gone through a lot of upheavals in the industry. But I learned that always means new opportunities — if you're willing to assume some risk. That's never been a problem for me. As the CEO and Executive Editor of Lincoln Square, I run one of the fastest-growing independent political publications in the nation. Each week, I host two shows, The Weekly Assignment, where we discuss the latest headlines and what we can do to fight back against authoritarianism, and First Draft, where I talk to journalists and authors about their important work and the stories behind them. As an expert on Michigan and national politics, I've also appeared on C-SPAN, MSNBC, CNN, NPR, NewsNation, the Australian Broadcast Corporation, Sky News, Jyllands-Posten (Danish TV), WKAR-TV's Off the Record and more. Previously, I was the founding Editor-in-Chief of the nonprofit Michigan Advance for over six years. I also served for five years as the Editor and Publisher of Inside Michigan Politics, the most-cited political newsletter in the state. And in a past life, I worked as a Democratic campaign strategist during the 2018 campaign cycle (which was a pretty darn good year for the party). My award-winning political analysis has run in more than 150 national, international and regional media outlets, including the Guardian U.K., NBC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, RealClearPolitics, Salon, HuffPost, and The Detroit News. And you'll find me trekking in the mountains whenever I can break away. Why I Write Writer. Entrepreneur. Mother. Public Speaker. Political Analyst. Those are all just words to describe me. What you need to know, most of all, is what drives me to fulfill those roles. I've wanted to be a writer since I was seven, scribbling down observations about people and events in ratty spiral notebooks. My mother always told me that my unique ability to understand people and feel what they were going through was both a gift and a curse. I struggled for many years to make ends meet, especially before my first child was born. I wondered if I'd ever be able to contribute anything of value, something to make the world a better place. I found my calling in journalism, honing my craft for the last 25 years. Being a writer has always been who I am. But now it's also what I do. I have an insatiable curiosity to investigate what's going on in America and the world. I believe in speaking truth to power and following Mencken's rule to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable." I've taken on the Old Boys Club in politics (and political journalism) and won, always preserving my integrity. All this has given me a distinctive voice and fearless style to communicate with people why things are happening and what can be done.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!When Chuck and Joy Hanson set out to buy a quiet country property in Iowa, they never expected to end up as innkeepers to the dead. What they found instead was the Mason House Inn — a historic riverfront hotel built in 1846 for weary steamboat travelers, and one of the most haunted places in the Midwest.From the moment they moved in, the Hansons realized their new home came with some long-term guests — including an elderly woman's ghost who greeted them soon after arrival. But she wasn't alone. Over the years, they've encountered hundreds of spirits, from mischievous children to Civil War soldiers to travelers who simply never checked out.In this spine-tingling episode of The Grave Talks, Chuck and Joy share what it's like to live, work, and sleep among the dead, and how they've come to see their spectral housemates not as intruders, but as part of the family.Get more information at their website, themasonhouseinn.com, or search for them on Facebook.#TheGraveTalks #MasonHouseInn #HauntedIowa #HauntedHotel #TrueGhostStories #RealHauntings #HauntedHistory #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedBedAndBreakfast #Ghosts #GhostStories #ParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOWhen Chuck and Joy Hanson set out to buy a quiet country property in Iowa, they never expected to end up as innkeepers to the dead. What they found instead was the Mason House Inn — a historic riverfront hotel built in 1846 for weary steamboat travelers, and one of the most haunted places in the Midwest.From the moment they moved in, the Hansons realized their new home came with some long-term guests — including an elderly woman's ghost who greeted them soon after arrival. But she wasn't alone. Over the years, they've encountered hundreds of spirits, from mischievous children to Civil War soldiers to travelers who simply never checked out.In this spine-tingling episode of The Grave Talks, Chuck and Joy share what it's like to live, work, and sleep among the dead, and how they've come to see their spectral housemates not as intruders, but as part of the family.Get more information at their website, themasonhouseinn.com, or search for them on Facebook.#TheGraveTalks #MasonHouseInn #HauntedIowa #HauntedHotel #TrueGhostStories #RealHauntings #HauntedHistory #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedBedAndBreakfast #Ghosts #GhostStories #ParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Sandstone, Minn., is known today for rock climbing, ice climbing and whitewater rafting. But before it became an outdoor recreation destination, it was one of the Midwest's most important sandstone-producing communities. When a Curious Minnesota listener asked about the area's towering quarry walls, Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Christa Lawler set out to uncover their history. What she found was a story of railroad tycoons, booming industry, dangerous labor, remarkable engineering—and an entire town that was moved to accommodate the railroad. In this episode, host Erica Pearson and Lawler visit the abandoned quarry sites, hear firsthand accounts from former quarry workers preserved in local archives, and explore how Sandstone transformed from an industrial powerhouse into one of Minnesota's hidden gems for outdoor adventure. If you've ever driven through Sandstone on the way to Duluth, this episode might convince you it's worth making the stop.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Try Masa Chips: Click Here - Enter Code "Wright" for 25% off your first purchase.  Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down a bloody weekend in the Iran war, with US troops killed in Jordan and Iraq and Iranian strikes hammering Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. Bryan covers the mounting toll of the conflict, including a death count now at 18 US service members, a near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz that has pushed oil past $90 a barrel, and Trump's warning of an even bigger week of strikes ahead. He also breaks down the murky status of Iran's Ayatollah and growing questions about the war's staggering cost to US taxpayers. Plus, Bryan covers Zelenskyy's growing troubles at home in Ukraine, a lettuce-driven food poisoning outbreak sweeping the Midwest, Zohran Mamdani's stance on open borders, a rare Democrat rebellion against the party's socialist wing, new revelations about a former FBI official accused of burying China election intel, and the joyful news of VP JD Vance's newborn son. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Iran war, Strait of Hormuz, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, oil prices, Ayatollah, Ukraine, Zelenskyy, Zohran Mamdani, midterms, FBI, China hack, voter files, JD Vance, Alec Neel Vance

Dwan Bent-Twyford started as a broke, single mom who had been fired from Denny's! Having nowhere to go but up, she started rehabbing foreclosures. Today she's closed over 2,000 real estate deals through flipping and rehabbing.  She is the founder of Dwanderful; a company that specializes in teaching real estate investors how to become millionaires and  live their dreams and host of "The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Ever!"   0.00:    Introduction 4.00:    Getting started in foreclosures 11.00:  Moving to Florida from the Midwest 15.00:  Overcoming obstacles despite our fears 20.00:  If you fail "fail forward" 24.00:  Rehabbing a whole town 39.00:  People before profits 51.00:  Balancing career and family 1.01.00:  Marriage Advice from string personalities 1.08.00:  Overcoming Resistance in Coaching 1.17.00:  The psychology of real estate   Podcast: The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Follow Dwan on IG: @dwanderful Follow Dwan on LinkedIn: Dwan Bent-Twyford   Until next time, love and good vibes.  Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI

Service member killed in Northern Iraq as U.S. recovers unidentified remains in Jordan; Spain outlasts Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup title; Millions of Americans brace for severe weather as wildfire smoke smothers the Midwest; and more on tonight's broadcast.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Tyler Tisue. We discuss: Tyler explains why land investors need a "base hit" mindset instead of always swinging for the fence. How EHD wiped out Iowa's mature bucks—and why Tyler predicts giant bucks return within two to three years. Tyler reveals 86% of Iowa farms are owned outright, with zero debt against them. A Twitter poll shows 44% of farmers expect a profit in 2026, only 25% expect to lose money. The wild story of an Amish family bidding war that pushed land to $250 per CSR point. Why most recreational land buyers 1031 exchange instead of holding a farm forever. Tyler previews his 86-acre Van Buren County, Iowa auction on August 5, split into two tracts. Jake previews his 40-acre Hancock County, Illinois auction, home to a booner buck shot last season. Tyler breaks down why today's roughly 6.5% interest rates are historically normal, not a red flag. Tyler's rule for every seller: never fall in love with a farm you're planning to sell. And so much more! Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ Whitetail Master Academy https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net

From surviving one of the darkest childhoods imaginable to becoming one of the most feared knockout artists in the UFC, this is the remarkable and unflinching life story of Drew McFedries.In Episode #339 of the MMA History Podcast, MMA Detective Mike Davis and Joey Venti sit down with former UFC middleweight contender Drew McFedries for one of the most powerful and honest interviews in the show's history. Drew opens up about growing up in a home destroyed by addiction and prostitution, where drug dealers and violent strangers constantly came through the house. As a young boy he became the protector for his younger brother and two little sisters, learning early that if he could not fight, the people he loved would pay the price. He discusses his mother's murder, being stabbed himself, and how every statistic suggested his life should have ended in prison, addiction, or an early grave.Instead, Drew walked into a gym and transformed into a devastating striker. The conversation explores his early days at the legendary Miletich Fighting Systems, the brutal sparring sessions, training alongside Matt Hughes and Robbie Lawler, and his rapid rise through Midwest tournaments. He shares stories from his first fights, the Lee Murray bout with no formal training, his battle with Crohn's disease that sidelined him for nearly a year, and his UFC debut on just 17 days notice against Alessio Sakara. Drew also reflects on key moments with fighters like Nate Quarry, Claude Patrick, Steve Dao, Tim Sylvia in his corner, and the unique challenges strikers faced in getting booked.Beyond the cage, this episode delves into deeper themes of survival, making different choices than the environment around him, family trauma, fatherhood considerations, and finding peace later in life through fishing, biking, and quiet reflection.This is far more than a typical fighter interview — it is a raw masterclass in resilience, personal accountability, and turning darkness into drive.Guest: Drew McFedriesEpisode: #339Fellow historians, welcome back to the only podcast 100 percent dedicated to preserving mixed martial arts history.Like and subscribe for more in-depth MMA stories direct from the fighters who lived them. Drop your thoughts in the comments.Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mmahistorypodcast?igsh=aHVweHdncXQycHBy&utm_source=qrSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb?si=aL3D5Y3aTDi-PQZdweWL8gApple Podcast MMA History PodcastYouTube https://youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcast?si=bj1RBXTZ2X82tv_JOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-powerMike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Thank You for your support#DrewMcFedries #MMAHistory #UFC #MiletichFightingSystems

On today's show, we're diving into a pressing issue that's affecting not just Canada, but also the United States: the devastating air quality crisis caused by Canada's forest fires. Our guest, Jason Isaac, a former congressman and CEO of the American Energy Institute, shares his expertise on the matter, explaining how Canada's policies have led to this environmental disaster. He also highlights the stark contrast between the left's reaction to this crisis and their usual stance on environmental issues. In this episode, we also discuss the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, the proposed legislation to ban insider trading for Congress, and the importance of voter ID laws. Our guest, Dan West, government relations director at Heritage Action, breaks down the details of the Stop Insider Trading Act and its potential impact on the country. We also touch on the recent announcement by President Trump regarding China's interference in the 2020 election and the media's reaction to it. But that's not all - we're also joined by John Solomon, an investigative journalist and advisor to the White House, who shares his insights on the latest developments in the world of politics and national security. And, as always, we're keeping it real with our listeners, discussing the latest news and trends that matter.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A terrified 10-year-old wakes to find a nine-foot Bigfoot staring through his grandfather's window in the forests of Whitmore, California. Years later, that same witness comes face-to-face with another Sasquatch while fishing near Iowa Hill in the Sierra Nevada, leading to an encounter he'll never forget.Then we head to Indiana, where an experienced Bigfoot researcher shares the story behind an extraordinary nighttime investigation in Morgan-Monroe State Forest. A close-range howl, a rare audio recording, and years of field experience provide a fascinating look into one of the Midwest's most active Sasquatch regions.These firsthand accounts span decades and hundreds of miles, offering detailed observations, physical evidence, unusual vocalizations, and the lasting impact these encounters have had on the witnesses who experienced them.If you've ever wondered what really happens deep in the woods after dark, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Indiana books discussed: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Edwina-Caito/author/B01MA6L5E2

Author and poet Scott Laudati joins me to discuss his latest poetry collection, Rainbow Road. The book offers a raw, observant, and humorous look at the chaotic realities of touring the independent poetry circuit across the United States. Scott shared some of the wild experiences that inspired the work, from having a gun pulled on him by a fellow writer in Little Rock to sleeping on a sidewalk in Sioux Falls. Ultimately, the collection captures a sharp shift from the romanticized ideals of the Beat generation to a more grounded perspective on the toll of a transient, artistic lifestyle. The conversation also tracked Scott's unconventional path, which began with high school road tours as a merchandise manager during the early 2000s pop-punk boom. After studying journalism, he dedicated himself to independent literature, developing a disciplined late-night writing process that relies on a sharp ear for authentic dialogue and meticulous editing. He also noted a unique aesthetic choice in Rainbow Road: the complete omission of page numbers to keep readers entirely focused on the text. Scott is currently preparing for a series of independent readings across the Midwest this summer. Rainbow Road is available on Amazon, and readers can connect with him on social media at @ScottLaudati. ---Episode Links:Purchase Rainbow RoadFollow Scott on SubstackIG: @scottlaudatiLinktree

Also, with the diarrhea outbreak, Annie suggests people stop wearing face diapers and put them over their butts (N-95s). Also, Low T? Not me!

Wheat leads grains higher; Russia/Ukraine war potentially disrupting grains flows out of the Black Sea; weather stays hot in central plains/western Midwest; Russian farmers concerned about fuel shortages; world FOB update.

Housing equity remains one of the biggest drivers of opportunity for the reverse mortgage industry—but are the headlines telling the full story? In Part One of this Industry Leader Insights series, HECM World's Andrew Montesi sits down with Aaron Wagner, Head of Data Science at ATTOM, to look beyond the latest housing equity headlines and explore what the data is really saying. Aaron explains why today's moderation in home equity is better viewed as market normalization, why the Midwest has become one of America's strongest equity regions, and how reverse mortgage professionals should think differently about housing and property data. In this episode: • Why housing equity is moderating, but remains historically strong • What “equity rich” actually means and how ATTOM measures it • Why Florida, Arizona and other pandemic boom markets are cooling • Why the Midwest is now home to many of America's most equity-rich counties • How reverse mortgage professionals can use local property data to uncover opportunities If you work in the reverse mortgage industry, housing market intelligence has never been more important. ▶️ Next week in Part Two: We look ahead to the future of housing equity, the biggest drivers of property wealth over the next five years, the role of AI in property intelligence, and why ATTOM believes the long-term opportunity for the reverse mortgage industry remains incredibly strong.

Adam is going solo this week in the midst of some busy weeks for the boys. He talks about all that has been going on in life lately including: Field of Dreams game, his summer golf game and video series', wanting to go to all the events, an exhausting youth trip, and this week's perfect song. In the meat, Mm!, Adam shares what he believes are the 10 best Midwest vacations. Some he has experienced and some he is going on friend's words. See if you agree! The show closes with hopes of 90s icons joining the show in the future. Hut Hut! Love y'all. 

Freeport, Illinois native Eric "The Hammer" Huenfeld has been calling stock car races for three decades now. From quarter-mile, dirt bullrings at a weekly show to some of the top, national touring series in the Midwest.Listen in as "The Hammer" talks about how his passion for motorsports got started! Give it a listen!

Travelers on the Kansas trail stopped at a lonely inn run by a family of Spiritualists — and the ones who sat in the seat nearest the curtain were never seen leaving it.

Matt Rivers reports on the more than 100 million people under air quality alerts, as new video shows hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke blanketing major cities from the Midwest to the East Coast, and Lee Goldberg has the forecast; Elizabeth Schulze has the latest on the the cyclosporiasis outbreak sickening thousands across the U.S., with supplier Taylor Farms voluntarily removing iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico from the U.S. market; Victor Oquendo has details on the two Florida deputies lucky to be alive after authorities say they were ambushed with gunfire while searching for a suspect accused of holding his ex-girlfriend hostage; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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UPDATE: Federal officials continue eyeing shredded lettuce as the cause of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Midwest. Food safety expert Dr. Jennifer McEntire explains how cyclospora spreads and why outbreaks are hard to trace. This episode was produced by Jennifer Lai with assistance from Sofia Sanchez and Andrea Kane. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Sr. Director of Podcasts: Zach Goldbaum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Brad Holcman—a Hollywood executive-turned-story coach—for an inspiring conversation about the power of story, embracing the unexpected, and using your unique journey to impact the world. Brad's journey is anything but typical: Growing up in Detroit, he followed his heart to California after college, left his management consulting job and worked his way from coffee runs at Paramount to shaping some of television's most memorable shows, including Sons of Anarchy, Intervention, 60 Days In, and Duck Dynasty. Along the way, Brad discovered that the most powerful way to connect, influence, and lead is through authentic storytelling—finding your "$2 bill" story that sets you apart and serves others. In this heartfelt exchange, Brad shares how moments of heartbreak, risk, faith, and family shaped his path—from defying the Hollywood "mountain" mindset to becoming a champion for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to find and share their own unforgettable narratives. He opens up about the lessons he learned in both success and struggle, the real reason story is transformative, and why being "the only"—not just the best—can change lives and organizations.   About Brad:   Brad Holcman is the founder of The $2 Bill Brand and one of the most unlikely voices in personal branding - a former Hollywood television executive who spent 25 years producing some of the most-watched unscripted television in America. As a 4-time Emmy-nominated executive producer, Brad developed and oversaw hit series across A&E, Fox, CBS, History, Netflix, Hulu, and BET - including 60 Days In, Duck Dynasty, Intervention, Sons of Anarchy, Homeland, Triple Digit Flip, and Zombie House Flipping - accumulating over $1.5 billion in content success. His job, every single day, was one thing: find the one thing that makes a person impossible to ignore and put it on a billboard. In 2024, Brad left the day to day of the entertainment industry to turn the camera around. He realized that the same principles used to build television stars could be used to build business leaders. He saw brilliant entrepreneurs and leaders struggling with obscurity - acting as commodities in crowded markets, competing on price when they should be competing on story. They were dollar bills in a wallet full of dollar bills. Drawing on a tradition taught by his Grandmother Charlotte, Brad created The $2 Bill Method. The $2 bill is the only bill people don't spend. It's the only bill that is memorable. It's the only bill people have a story about. It's not the best bill - it's the ONLY bill. Today, Brad helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and business owners go from invisible to unforgettable by finding their ONLY Statement - the one sentence that tells the world why they are the only choice in their market. Through his O.N.L.Y. Framework - Own Your Difference, Narrow Your Focus, Lead With Your Story, You Are the Category - he teaches professionals how to stop sanding down their edges and start building a brand that people never forget. His philosophy is simple: "Don't be the best. Be the only." Beyond his professional work, Brad is a volunteer firefighter who was named Rookie of the Year in his mid-40s after training with the FDNY. He is a proud Midwest kid who moved to Hollywood out of spite - and somehow ended up on the red carpet. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife Samantha and their two daughters. He is the creator of findyouronly.app - a free 3-minute assessment that helps entrepreneurs discover their $2 Bill factor and build a brand that people never forget. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing  Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Check out my newest book, The Power of Positive Habits.  Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!

Iceberg lettuce eyed in parasite outbreak; Midwest sees world's worst air quality as wildfire smoke spreads; Trump teleprompter operator betting allegations; and more on tonight's broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The cyclospora outbreak has been traced to lettuce sold at some Taco Bell locations. Terrible air quality is impacting Americans across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic thanks to Canadian wildfires.. Iran is retaliating after days of US strikes. The UK prepares for its seventh new prime minister in a decade. And, former President Barack Obama hasn't endorsed in the Michigan Senate race – but you wouldn't know it looking at campaign ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heavy smoke from wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, impacting air quality as millions of people are exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution. Taylor Farms on Friday said it is "voluntarily removing" iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years. President Trump addressed the nation Thursday night, in which he raised new allegations regarding China's access to U.S. voter data. He revisited accusations about voter registration fraud in the U.S., exaggerated claims about dead and noncitizen voting and claimed voting machines are "easily compromised.” And he made other pronouncements about the state of voting in America.

investigative journalist Ross Coulthart exposes the bizarre phenomenon of school-bus-sized, shape-shifting drones buzzing military bases across the US and Europe—crafts so advanced that 43 military rifle shots couldn't bring one down. Ancient Aliens narrator Robert Clotworthy also joins the show to discuss hollow moons, 18th-century "mud floods," orphan trains, and the lost empire of Tartaria.On the pop culture front, Hollywood critic Matias Bombal reviews Christopher Nolan's massive new 70mm epic, The Odyssey (featuring John Leguizamo), and discusses the surprising theatrical staying power of Sheep Detectives. 

Send us Fan MailThis week on the Built2 Media Podcast R&R Series, we're breaking down another action-packed weekend of dirt track racing from Red Cedar Speedway and Rice Lake Speedway!Fresh off a dominant performance and FIRST career WIN, we're joined by Ryan Olson after sweeping the night with both a heat race and feature win to earn himself a Built2 Media Sweep Broom. Ryan walks us through his incredible opening lap move that helped put him in position for victory, talks about how his 2026 season has been going, and what goals he still has for the remainder of the year.Of course, we also dive into all of the biggest storylines from the weekend as Ben and Blake recap the winners, standout performances, hard chargers, sweeps, and everything else that had fans talking.Hard Chargers of the WeekendRed Cedar Speedway Modifieds: Shane Halopka (+6)  Late Models: Jake Redetzke (+10)  Street Stocks: Mike Pratt (+7)  USRA Late Models: James McFadden (+4) Rice Lake Speedway Modifieds: Michael Truscott (+5)  Super Stocks: Mickey Anderson (+4)  Midwest Modifieds: Cody Cimfl (+8)  Street Stocks: Kolton Brauer (+10)  Pure Stocks: Simon Wahlstrom (+12) There's plenty to talk about this week, including the biggest movers, clean sweeps, exciting finishes, and all the racing action from two of the Midwest's premier dirt tracks.Tune in and let us know who impressed you most this weekend!This Episode brought to you by - MBTV Sports At QualityFreightRate.com, we make freight shipping simple and affordable. Our expert team secures the best rates in the market while ensuring on-time delivery, clear communication, and dependable service from pickup to final destination. Support the show

On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Editor Rachel Bader about her latest report on local markets and the interesting outliers, including hot markets in the Midwest and the rebounding demand in Cape Coral, Florida. Related to this episode: Housing Market Spotlight: The local markets behind this week's national story HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More info about HousingWire The Top 5: Compass files ethics complaints against Zillow in 26 states Vought defends CFPB cuts, calls for congressional reforms Senate questions Warsh on $100M-plus holdings and Fed ethics What REMAX's Chris Lim wants to build at the American Real Estate Association Randian urges loanDepot to consider sale, reassess leadership Want more from Sarah? Don't forget to subscribe! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.

Canadian wildfire smoke is still blanketing the Midwest, and Brian From opens with the theological thread underneath the inconvenience: control and comfort are the two great idols of American culture, and weather has a way of stripping both bare at once. On a happier note, his daughter is home from five weeks of intensive Arabic study in Washington DC, all three kids are under one roof for the next month, and Brian takes a moment to speak directly to parents of young children: the days are long, but the years go fast — don't take it for granted. Relevant Magazine ranks the top ten fictional pastors on television, and the winner is Reverend Timothy Lovejoy from The Simpsons — a punchline who is also, the piece argues, the most honest portrait of ministry burnout television has ever managed. A nostalgic look back at Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life campaign of 2002, when twelve thousand American churches read the same book and preached the same sermons simultaneously — and what it says about our capacity for unity then and now. And then the unexpected closer: a viral clip of Shaquille O'Neal reflecting on his divorce from inside a 76,000 square foot house where no one else was home. No kids in the gym, no one in the rooms. Brian holds it up as a modern reading of Ecclesiastes — the man who had everything, admits he was greedy, and was left with nothing that mattered. What are you building your life around? Only one thing fills the house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Evans Behling, star of The CW's hit drama ‘All American,’ joins John Williams to to talk about how many times he’s been to the Chicago area having grown up in the Midwest, what the show ‘All American’ is all about, the transitions in the show over the course of 8 seasons, his experience running […]

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Some lawmakers back east appear to be blowing smoke today. Well… and they're inhaling it too. Wildfires in Canada have pushed a lot of smoke across the Midwest and Northeast, and lawmakers are mad. In fact, many are calling on Canada to do more to control the smoke. That has Greg and Holly wondering just what on Earth Canada is supposed to do… install some giant fans or something?

What happens when the dream you've chased your whole life finally comes true... and you realize you've lost yourself along the way? Actress and director Jennifer Morrison (House, Once Upon a Time, How I Met Your Mother, This Is Us, Yellowjackets, The Night Agent, The Five-Star Weekend) joins Danielle for a conversation about craft, ambition, creativity, and the hidden cost of success. After decades in front of the camera, and now directing some of television's biggest series, Jennifer shares the mindset that transformed not only her career, but her life. In this episode, Jennifer shares: Why success can quietly pull you away from yourself—and how she found her way back What directing The Five-Star Weekend taught her about grief, friendship, and showing up for the people you love Why meaningful friendships require intention—not just good intentions Why actors should think like emotional athletes, and how criticism became coaching Her directing philosophy: why preparation creates creative freedom and how to make audiences feel what characters are experiencing How becoming a director made her a better actor Behind the scenes of directing Yellowjackets, The Night Agent, and Peacock's The Five-Star Weekend Her thoughts on the future of Hollywood, creator-led storytelling, and why the breakout film Obsession signals a shift in the industry Why actresses like Jennifer Morrison, Greta Gerwig, and Regina King stepped behind the camera How growing up in Chicago and Midwest values shaped her career Her unique creative process for building unforgettable characters Why women don't have to be just one thing: identity, authenticity, and embracing every version of yourself The Artist's Way, motherhood, creative reinvention, and the unexpected cost of achieving your biggest dream Lessons from House, curiosity, and the audition that almost never happened Book Recommendation: East of Eden Follow Jennifer Morrison on Instagram Check out Jennifer's newest directorial project, The Five-Star Weekend on Peacock, starring Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Gemma Chan, D'Arcy Carden, Chloë Sevigny, and Timothy Olyphant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Cory's book here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p089176   In the 1980s, the Midwestern economic collapse caused by the farm crisis and deindustrialization inspired the region's liberal politicians to call on progressive populist traditions to rebuild local, state, and national Democratic parties. Cory Haala looks at the Midwest's central role in asserting an updated populism wielded by grassroots activists, politicians, and a wide-ranging coalition of voters to counter Reagan-era conservativism.   This left-oriented movement resurrected the imagery and policies of twentieth-century radical parties like the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party and Robert La Follette's Wisconsin Idea. Delving into progressive populist ideas and tactics, Haala illuminates the work of the activists and politicians who led protests, founded a congressional caucus, and backed presidential campaigns that sought to advance their cause. Haala's account moves from Iron Range union halls to Iowa farmhouses to South Dakota reservations to revise views of Democratic Party history, the Midwest's political culture, and populism's role in US politics.   Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop   READ THE WEEKLY TIR NEWSLETTER HERE: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1853497   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Substack: https://jmylesoftir.substack.com/.../the-money-will-roll...   Read Jason Myles in Current Affairs Magazine here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../donald-trump-is-a-pro... Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/ Read Jason in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/rainbow-and-machine

⚡ Flipping the Lender: How to Arbitrage Non-Performing Hard Money Notes for 42%+ Quick PaydaysWelcome back to the 50 Note Deals in 50 Days case study series! In this episode, Scott Carson—"The Note Guy"—uncovers an extraordinary, under-the-radar sector of the distressed debt market: buying non-performing hard money loans directly from institutional portfolios at massive discounts. When a fund broker dropped a list of 29 nationwide hard money defaults on his desk, Scott immediately hopped in his car to personally audit an incredible investment opportunity sitting right in the West Side of San Antonio, Texas. If you are a real estate investor who wants to learn how to transition from a traditional fix-and-flipper to an institutional "Lien Lord," this breakdown reveals the exact blueprint to intercepting foreclosure files. Discover the exact math behind snapping up a $150,500 legal unpaid balance for just $105,000, and how you can manipulate DSCR cash-out refinancing guidelines to print tax-free private wealth without ever lifting a hammer! Let's get into the data.

Heavy smoke from wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, impacting air quality as millions of people are exposed to hazardous levels of air pollution. A bird strike most likely caused the helicopter crash in the Hudson River that killed six people near New York City last year, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released Thursday. President Trump's speech tonight is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.

120 million people are under air quality alerts, stretching from the upper Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Also, President Trump is set to deliver a rare prime-time speech tonight and is expected to address 2020 election allegations and mixed messaging from the administration on ICE measures. Plus, a new A&E documentary out today on the infamous Scott Peterson case claims to have new evidence that proves the convicted killer is innocent. And, as cyclosporiasis reaches more then 16,000 confirmed cases, tips on how make sure your food is safe.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Torrential rain slammed central Texas for the third day in a row, triggering dangerous flash floods in parts of the region. The same storm system also spun up a tornado near San Antonio. Millions of people in the U.S. are under air quality alerts across parts of the Midwest and Northeast due to heavy smoke burning from dozens of wildfires primarily in Ontario, Canada. Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of Men in Blazers Media Network, breaks down Argentina's thrilling win against England and what to expect from the World Cup final on Sunday when the defending champions take on Spain.The parents of Nolan Wells and their legal team say they've received some assurances about the thoroughness of the investigation into the 18-year-old's death. Wells was last seen on July 4 on a boating trip to Horn Island, which is 10 miles from Mississippi's Gulf Coast. GPS data reveals the movements of the boat before and after Wells' disappearance. Skyler Henry has more.The Navy's elite Blue Angels are investigating after a low flyover during an event in Pensacola, Florida. One of the jets came barreling so low over the beach that it sent sand, chairs and tents flying. Tom Hanson reports.Should you let artificial intelligence manage your money? While AI might be able to help you come up with a budget, experts say there are risks. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.Cape Verde's goalie Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, talks with "CBS Mornings" about the team's inspiring run in the World Cup. The tiny country was playing in the tournament for the first time. Vozinha describes his unexpected rise to fame, challenges to becoming a professional player and his future in soccer.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining the powerful momentum shift toward the rails that's creating massive growth opportunities for the nation's largest intermodal player. J.B. Hunt Transport Services just reported a blockbuster second quarter, with intermodal volumes jumping ten percent year-over-year and significantly outpacing the broader market. Eastern intermodal volumes surged sixteen percent year-over-year, driven by conversion activity at levels the company has not seen in more than a decade, while revenue of three point five billion dollars crushed analyst expectations. Next, we explore a high-stakes legal battle in federal court where truck manufacturer Navistar defeated a sixteen point five million dollar lawsuit over delayed deliveries during the pandemic-era supply crunch. A Michigan jury sided with Navistar on Monday, rejecting breach of contract and fraud claims brought by GLS LeasCo and Central Transport, and concluding the company was not liable for damages related to the delayed delivery of one thousand one hundred International tractors ordered in twenty twenty-two. Finally, we head to the Midwest where a major Wisconsin carrier is partnering with Tesla to evaluate the electric Semi in dedicated Chicago operations. De Pere-based Paper Transport Inc., which has logged over eighty-seven million miles using compressed and renewable natural gas, is assessing the battery-electric truck in an environment where predictable routes and consistent mileage provide ideal conditions for real-world testing as Tesla ramps toward volume production this year. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows J.B. Hunt Intermodal Surge, Navistar Wins Delivery Lawsuit, & Tesla Semi Chicago Pilot | The Morning Minute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey Graham leaves in a hurry, Mitch McConnell takes his time, and the Midwest races to the nearest toilet. Plus, we are happy to hang around with the hilarious David Wain, Joe Lo Truglio, and Rachael Harris as we talk when to leave summer camp, how to succeed on Star Trek, and ways to navigate Los Angeles. Plus rants AND second thoughts? What an episode.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.

Chase Koch grew up receiving Sunday philosophy lessons from his father Charles and, by his own account, spent most of them half asleep while his sister supplied the answers. The principles didn't land until he lived them: throwing tennis matches as a bored teenager, getting shipped off to shovel manure at a feed yard twelve hours later, then spending five years battling Brazilian bureaucracy to build a fertilizer terminal that should have taken one. Today he is Executive Vice President of Origination and Partnerships, leader and donor to Stand Together, plays lead guitar in a band named for the law of entropy, and has a new book with his father on principle-driven leadership. Chase and Tyler discuss if any of his father's lessons never stuck, the guilt-trip letter his grandfather wrote three months after Charles was born, why Chase started throwing tennis matches, what Rafa's grit taught him about stoicism, who he admired most from the 1992 Dream Team, whether the Spurs should jettison De'Aaron Fox, the David Gilmour solo that hooked him at eleven, what drew him to jam bands, how he built a boom-box business out of his parents' garage, why his father interviewed Snoop on a Zoom call during Covid, why his band is named for the second law of thermodynamics, what it's like working with MrBeast, how Koch Inc has evolved, what he learned from Marc Andreessen, the philosophy behind hiring the "farm team," why he is teaching himself to code with Claude at his fourteen-year-old's urging, where he's traveling next, and much more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded June 16th, 2026. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Familial Influences 00:08:25 - Tennis and Basketball 00:15:00 - The Music Industry 00:28:36 - MrBeast 00:31:24 - The Evolution of Koch Industries 00:35:54 - The Midwest 00:44:37 - AI 00:49:01 - Politics 00:53:35 - Outro

Check the episode transcript hereABOUT GEORGE ROBERTS George Roberts is the author of “Passionate Living Through Passive Investing,” which focuses on opportunities in commercial real estate while at the same time highlighting both his diverse experience in private equity as well as the power of a passionate, intention-driven lifestyle. Before devoting himself to commercial real estate full-time, George worked as an award-winning data scientist and bioscientist with over 800 citations in the fields of genomics, microbiology, and physiology. After making his mark on three fields of bioscience, he turned his attention to the dashing world of entrepreneurship.  George is also the founder of Roberts Capital Enterprises, which sponsors value-add multifamily opportunities for qualified passive investors. In addition to owning over 550 units as an active multifamily investor, he is also an avid passive investor. His passive investments include over 600 multifamily units, carwashes, early-stage companies, as well as triple-net real estate.  When he is not attending to one of his business entities, he can be found sailing Lake Erie with his wife Mary and his two sons.     THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  George Roberts' journey from accidental landlord to multifamily investor Why multifamily outperformed every other investment asset Using data science to make smarter real estate decisions The power of curiosity and continuous learning Transitioning from a W-2 career to full-time investing Active vs. passive investing in multifamily real estate Investing in Midwest and secondary growth markets Market migration trends and affordability insights Buying with a margin of safety during market cycles Using economic data to identify investment opportunities Private lending as a wealth-building strategy Building investment opportunities through networking Avoiding "deal heat" and herd mentality Diversification and capital preservation strategies Lessons from Passionate Living Through Passive Investing   KEY QUOTE:  “Stay curious. The more you learn, the better investor you'll become.”   ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.   The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.     We would like to thank our Sponsors: OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe   #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #ApartmentInvesting #PassiveInvesting #PassiveIncome #RealEstateSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #CREInvesting #CashFlowInvesting #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #LongTermInvesting #DataDrivenInvesting #InvestmentStrategy #MarketAnalysis #RealEstateEducation #PrivateLending #PortfolioDiversification #CapitalPreservation #SmartInvesting #RealEstatePodcast #InvestorMindset #BuildingWealth #AlternativeInvestments #AccreditedInvestors #DealAnalysis #MarketCycles #GenerationalWealth #InvestingKnowledgeForGrowth  CONNECT WITH GEORGE ROBERTS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgerobertsiii Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorinvestorgeorgeroberts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.roberts X: https://x.com/REDatascientist    CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/  For information on Portland Property Management:  · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com ·  Youtube | @UptownProperties  Westside Investors Network  · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork ·  Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork ·  Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork 

I've got Nigel Ng, AKA Uncle Roger, and Jimmy O Yang and for some insane reason I decided to cook Uncle Roger's famous fried rice from his new cookbook. We talk Asian algorithms, Jamie Oliver, wet markets, Midwest sports culture, and why white guys have unshakable confidence. We also cover gout drinks, Genghis Khan, and colonialism. It's a real spectrum of topics… Follow Nigel: https://www.instagram.com/mrnigelng Jimmy: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyoyang Sponsors: Everything420 - Head to https://Everything420.com and use code BERT for an extra 15% off your order. Mountain Dew - Look for Mountain Dew in stores near you at https://mountaindew.com. Ro - Go to https://ro.co/BERT to see if you qualify. BetterHelp (Assemble Partners) - Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/bert Magic Spoon - You can get $5 off your next order at https://MagicSpoon.com/BURNING. Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/bert for 27% Off Sitewide — Exclusive for listeners of Bertcast. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Stream FREE BERT on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81696123 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour Subscribe to Berty Boy Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@BertyBoyClips For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Splinter Parties and the Global Shadow Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal Beyond populist insurgents, Roosevelt had to contend with the Socialistand Communist parties, which held significant sway in urban centers. The Socialists, led by Norman Thomas, appealed to the intellectual "proto-faction" in New York City, drawing hundreds of thousands of votes. More complex was the role of the Communist Party USA, led by Earl Browder, who was hand-picked by Stalin for his compliance. Under Stalin's"Popular Front" strategy to combat Hitler, the Communists shifted from attacking Roosevelt as a "tool of Wall Street" to offering a deceptive endorsement. Browder realized an open endorsement would be the "kiss of death," so the party ran its own campaign while focusing its firepower on Roosevelt's opponents. This radicalism extended to the Midwest with the Farmer-Labor Party, led by figures like Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson. Olson, a radical agrarian who also harbored presidential ambitions for 1940, presided over a volatile political climate where political violence was not uncommon. These movements reflected a "different political geography" where radical agrarianism and urban socialism threatened to peel away parts of the Democratic electorate. Roosevelt remained wary of these factions, particularly in New York and California, where they were most active. Internationally, the brewing Spanish Civil War and the rise of European dictators added urgency to the domestic political landscape, as the Communists sought to keep Roosevelt in power as a potential ally against fascism. (4)