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Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician who served as the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party from 1982 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1999, and the Member for Burwood from 1976 to 1999. He is currently a media commentator. He was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation. Early life The son of Kenneth Munro Gibb Kennett (1921–2007), and Wendy Anne Kennett (1925–2006; née Fanning), he was born in Melbourne on 2 March 1948. He attended Scotch College; and, although an unexceptional student academically, he did well in the school's Cadet Corps Unit. He also played football (on the wing) for the school.  His failure to rise above the middle band academically almost led him to quit school in Fourth Form (Year 10 – 1963), but he was persuaded to stay on. His Fifth and Sixth Forms were an improvement, but he was still described in school reports as "[a] confident and at times helpful boy. Sometimes irritates. Sometimes works hard" (1964), and "[a] keen, pleasant, though sometimes erratic boy" (1965). After leaving school, Kennett was persuaded by his father Ken to attend the Australian National University in Canberra, but lost interest and left after one year of an economics degree. He returned to Melbourne and found work in the advertising department of the retail giant Myer – kindling an interest for advertising that would one day earn him his living. Kennett's life in the regular workforce was cut short when, in 1968, he was conscripted into the Australian Army.[9] Kennett was selected for officer training and graduated third in his class from the Officer Training Unit, Scheyville (OTU), near Windsor, New South Wales, outside Sydney. He was posted to Malaysia and Singapore as Second Lieutenant, commander of 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). This military career (and his earlier experience in the Scotch College Cadet Corps) has been noted by many biographers as an essential formative influence on the adult Kennett's character. His sense and regard for hierarchical loyalty, punctuality, and general intolerance of dissent or disobedience may be traced to this period. Kennett returned to civilian life in 1970, reentering a divided Australian society, split by the Vietnam War, of which Kennett was a firm supporter. Having returned to Myer, Kennett became impatient with his work, and so with Ian Fegan and Eran Nicols, he formed his own advertising company (KNF) in June 1971. Thereafter, in December 1972, Kennett married Felicity Kellar, an old friend whom he had first met on a Number 69 tram on the long trips to school. Their first son was born in 1974, followed by a daughter and two more sons. Political career Kennett was elected as a Liberal Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burwood in 1976, having had an interest in local politics since the early 1970s.[14] His preselection for the seat reportedly irritated then Premier Dick Hamer, who disliked Kennett's campaigning style, and had endorsed the sitting member, Haddon Storey. However, by 1981, Kennett was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Housing and Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. He was one of several younger MPs whom Hamer promoted to Cabinet in a bid to renew his government. Kennett retained his post when Hamer was replaced as Liberal leader and Premier by Lindsay Thompson in June of that year. Following the defeat of the longstanding Liberal government in 1982, Kennett was the leading candidate to replace Thompson despite being the youngest member of the outgoing government. On 26 October, he was elected leader of the Liberal Party and hence Leader of the Opposition. He took an aggressive posture against the Cain government, and was often criticised for his "bull-in-a-china-shop" style and his anti-government rhetoric. Under his leadership, the Liberals were heavily defeated by Labor in 1985. Afterwards he faced a challenge to his leadership of the party from Ian Smith. Kennett survived easily, but increasingly, he was seen as an erratic and unapproachable leader. He faced two more challenges to his leadership in 1986 and 1987. In 1987, in one notable incident Kennett referred to the Federal Liberal leader John Howard as a 'cunt' in a mobile telephone conversation with Howard rival Andrew Peacock. The car-phone conversation damaged both Howard and Kennett politically, but aided Peacock in his push to return as Federal Liberal leader (1989). Toward the end of its second term the Cain government had lost support and the Liberals were expected to win the 1988 election. The Liberal vote indeed rebounded strongly – they won a majority of the two-party vote – however much of this margin was wasted on landslide majorities in their heartland. As a result, the Liberals took only one seat from Labor in the capital, and were left four seats short of a majority. Failing to become premier, Kennett was again criticised within his own party, and in 1989 he was deposed in favour of a little-known rural MLA, Alan Brown. Kennett's performance during his first stint as Liberal leader is a matter of debate. Economou sees his 1985 and 1988 election campaigns as weak, while Parkinson believes he was a significant asset in pushing the Labor government of John Cain in several key seats. First term as premier Kennett publicly pledged never to attempt a return to the Liberal leadership. However, when Brown proved unable to challenge the government effectively, he allowed his supporters to call a spill in 1991. Brown realised he didn't have enough support to keep his post and resigned, allowing Kennett to retake the leadership unopposed. With Victoria facing billions of dollars of debt, Kennett was seen as "Premier-in-waiting" from the moment he retook the leadership. Cain had resigned a year earlier in favour of Deputy Premier Joan Kirner, who was unable to regain the upper hand despite being personally more popular than Kennett. The Liberals' advantage was strengthened by an important decision taken during Brown's brief tenure as leader—negotiating a Coalition agreement with the National Party. The Liberals and Nationals have historically had a strained relationship in Victoria; they had sat separately for most of the second half of the 20th century. It had been believed that Kennett had been denied victory in 1988 due to a large number of three-cornered contests in rural seats. The Coalition went into the October 1992 state election as unbackable favourites, having been ahead in opinion polling by large margins for almost two years. They stoked the voters' anger with a series of "Guilty Party" ads, targeting many Labor ministers and highlighting concerns in their portfolios. In the second-largest defeat that a sitting government has ever suffered in Victoria, the Coalition scored a 19-seat swing, attaining a 16-seat majority in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 52 seats, enough for a majority in their own right. Nevertheless, Kennett supported his coalition partner, retaining the Nationals in his cabinet. State school closures In the first three years of office, funding for public schools and the Department of Education was substantially reduced. 350 government schools were closed, including every Technical High School ("Tech") in Victoria, and 7,000 teaching jobs eliminated. The Tech School closures had a widespread, delayed effect two decades later when a skilled labour shortage in the state was declared by the government, attributable largely to the generation of children who were denied a trade-focused high school education, significantly reducing the number of school leavers commencing trade apprenticeships. The few who did so were insufficient to counterbalance the number of retiring tradespeople in the coming years. This directly resulted in the number of Skilled Migrant (subclass 190) visas being made available each year increasing to 190,000 from 2012 and an active campaign to entice migrants with trade qualifications to Victoria. Public transport Other controversial moves included the sacking of 16,000 public transport workers in a major technological upgrade of the system, and the initiation of a major scheme for privatisation of state-owned services, including the electricity (SECV) and gas (Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria) utilities, the ambulance service, as well as several prisons and other minor services. The sale of the Totalisator Agency Board raised $609 million. Between 1995 and 1998, $29 billion of state assets in gas and electricity alone were sold to private enterprise (for statistics, see Parkinson, Jeff, 1999) In the wake of these changes, investment and population growth slowly resumed, though unemployment was to remain above the national average for the duration of Kennett's premiership. While the benefits to the State budget figures were indisputable in the short term, the social and longer-term economic cost of the Kennett reforms have been questioned by many commentators, academics and those who suffered economically through the period of reform. This campaign of privatisations and cutbacks led to governmental acts of privatisation by splitting up Melbourne's rail (Hillside, Bayside, V/Line and West Coast Rail) and tramways (Yarra and Swanston) or budget-cutting becoming popularly known as being "Jeffed". He also cut back many regional rail services including The Vinelander (ran to Mildura, services later restored to Maryborough as a regular V/Line service in 2011) and services to Leongatha, Bairnsdale (returned in 2003), Dimboola (services later returned to Ararat in 2004). The largest public protest in Melbourne since the Vietnam War Moratorium occurred on 10 November 1992, with an estimated 100,000 people marching in opposition to the retrenchment of many workers and the large State budget cutbacks. Kennett was undeterred by this protest, and famously commented that though there were 100,000 outside his office at Parliament that day, there were 4.5 million who stayed at home or at work. High-profile capital works projects This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Kennett government also embarked on a series of high-profile capital works projects, such as the restoration of Parliament House, construction of a new $250 million Melbourne Museum and IMAX theatre, and a new $130 million Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Other projects included a $160 million expansion of the National Gallery of Victoria; $100 million for refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria; $65 million for a new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC); and $130 million for the construction of a new civic square on the site of the old Gas and Fuel Buildings, to be known as Federation Square. The relocation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1993 was a particular coup for Kennett, who had worked hard with his friend Ron Walker, the Chairman of the Melbourne Major Events Company, helped deliver Melbourne the hosting rights for the event from Adelaide in 1993. The most controversial project of the Kennett era was the $1.85 billion Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, a gambling and entertainment centre on Melbourne's Southbank. Initial plans for a casino had been made under the Labor government, however the tendering process and construction occurred under Kennett. A$2 billion project to redevelop Melbourne's derelict Docklands area to include a new football stadium was also undertaken, in addition to the large CityLink project, a project resurrected from the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan, aimed at linking Melbourne's freeways, easing traffic problems in the inner city, and reducing commuting times from the outer suburbs to the CBD. Macedonian name dispute Kennett speaking at a event In the mid-1990s, Premier Kennett backed the Greek position over the Macedonian question in his attempts to shore up local electoral support. Kennett's stance gained him supporters from the Melburnian Greek community, whereas he was referred to as "Kennettopoulos" by the Macedonian community. At Kennett's insistence, his state government in 1994 issued its own directive that all its departments refer to the language as "Macedonian (Slavonic)" and to Macedonians as "Slav Macedonians". Reasons given for the decision were "to avoid confusion", be consistent with federal naming protocols toward Macedonians and repair relations between Macedonian and Greek communities. It was accepted that it would not impact the way Macedonians self identified themselves. The decision upset Macedonians, as they had to use the terms in deliberations with the government or its institutions related to education and public broadcasting. The Macedonian Community challenged the decision on the basis of the Race Discrimination Act. After years of litigation at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the Federal Court and High Court, previous judicial rulings were upheld that found Kennett's directive unlawful as it caused discrimination based on ethnic background and was struck down from usage in 2000. Second term as premier Kennett's personal popularity was mostly average to high through his first term, though that of the government as a whole went through peaks and troughs. Without a by-election in the previous four years, the 1996 state election shaped up as the first test of the 'Kennett Revolution' with the electorate. The Coalition was expected to win a second term at the 30 March election, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. At the federal election held four weeks earlier, while Labor was heavily defeated, it actually picked up a swing in Victoria. However, to the surprise of most commentators, the Coalition only suffered a two-seat swing, allowing it to retain a comfortable 14-seat majority. The Coalition actually picked up modest swings in Melbourne's outer suburbs, which have traditionally decided most state elections. Several negative trends (for the Liberals) were obscured somewhat by the euphoria of victory. The government's sharp cuts to government services were particularly resented in country Victoria, where the Liberals and Nationals held almost all the seats. The loss of the Mildura seat to independent Russell Savage was an indication of this disaffection, and when in February 1997 independent Susan Davies was elected to the seat of Gippsland West, this trend seemed set to continue. However, the verdict of many was that the 'Kennett Revolution' was far from over – indeed it was seemingly set in stone with the opening of the Crown Casino in May 1997. Kennett's profile continued to grow as he became a major commentator on national issues, including urging the new government of John Howard to introduce tax reform, and actively opposing the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson. In this last case, Kennett did not shy away from criticising the media, but also the decision of the Howard government to not actively oppose Hanson's agenda. Kennett was influential in Melbourne bidding for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Three cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Wellington and Singapore. Singapore dropped out before its bid was officially selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving only two candidate cities. In the weeks prior to the announcement of the 2006 host, Wellington withdrew its bid, citing the costs involved with matching the bid plan presented by Melbourne, which became the default host without members of the Federation going to vote. The government lost ground over the next few years, with high-profile disagreements with the Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Bongiorno, and Auditor-General Ches Baragwanath fuelling criticism of Kennett's governmental style. Kennett's perceived antipathy to Baragwanath led to 1997 legislation to restructure the office of the Auditor-General and set up Audit Victoria. While Kennett promised the independence of the office would be maintained, many saw his government's actions as an attempt to curb the Auditor-General's power to criticise government policy. Widespread community debate and substantial public dissent from Liberal MPs and Party members ensued, with MLA Roger Pescott resigning from Parliament at the height of the debate; citing his disagreement with this Bill and Kennett's style in general. The Liberal Party lost the by-election in Mitcham. Further scandals involving the handling of contracts for the state emergency services response system damaged the credibility of Kennett in 1997–1998, while rural dissent continued to grow. Personal difficulties also began to affect Kennett and his family. The strains of public life led to a trial separation between Felicity and Jeff in early 1998 (patched up by the end of the year), while earlier in Kennett's first term, public scrutiny had led to the forced sale of the KNF Advertising Company, despite all Kennett's involvement having been transferred to his wife's name. There were rumours in 1998 that Kennett might retire from politics; these were mostly centred around Phil Gude, his party deputy. These eventually came to nothing. In July 1998, Liberal MP Peter McLellan, Member for Frankston East, resigned from the party in protest over alleged corrupt Liberal Party Senate preselection, changes to WorkCover and the auditor-general's office. Again, Kennett failed to pick up the warning signs of declining support for his style of leadership. Labor leader John Brumby took care to capitalise on each of Kennett's mistakes over this period, though his absences in rural electorates were misunderstood by many Labor MPs, and led to his replacement by Steve Bracks in early 1999. Bracks, who came from Ballarat, was popular in rural areas and was seen as a fresh alternative to Brumby, who nevertheless remained a key figure in the shadow Cabinet. 1999 election loss Despite Bracks' appeal, Kennett entered the 1999 election campaign with a seemingly unassailable lead, and most commentators and opinion polls agreed that the Coalition would win a third term. However, in a shock result, the Coalition suffered a 13-seat swing to Labor. While there was only a modest swing in eastern Melbourne, which has historically decided elections in Victoria, the Coalition suffered significant losses in regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. ABC elections analyst Antony Green later said that when he first saw the results coming in, it looked so unusual that he thought "something was wrong with the computer." Initial counting showed Labor on 41 seats and the Coalition on 43; a supplementary election had to be held in Frankston East following the death of sitting independent Peter McLellan. The balance of power rested with three independents-Russell Savage, Susan Davies and newly elected Craig Ingram. Negotiations began between the Coalition and the three independents. While Kennett acceded to all but two of their demands, his perceived poor treatment of Savage and Davies in the previous parliament meant that they would not even consider supporting a Coalition minority government headed by Kennett. On 18 October, two days after Labor won the supplementary election in Frankston East, the independents announced they would support a Labor minority government. The agreement entailed Labor signing a Charter of Good Government, pledging to restore services to rural areas, and promising parliamentary reforms. Kennett's supporters urged the Coalition to force a vote of 'no confidence' on the floor of the parliament in a last-ditch effort to force Savage, Davies and Ingram to support Kennett. However, with the Liberals divided on Kennett's future role, Kennett retired from all of his offices, saying he wished to have no further involvement in politics. Labor won the ensuing by-election in Burwood. Rumoured returns to politics Following the Liberals' second successive defeat in the 2002 election, rumours began that Kennett was planning a comeback to politics. The issue came to a head in May 2006 after the sudden resignation of Kennett's successor, Robert Doyle, when Kennett announced he would contemplate standing in a by-election for Doyle's old seat of Malvern and offering himself as party leader. His stance was supported by Prime Minister John Howard, who rated him as the party's best hope to win the November 2006 state election. But within 24 hours Kennett announced he would not return to Parliament rather than running against Ted Baillieu, whom Kennett had been grooming for the top post since 1999. John Howard was reported to have been "embarrassed" by having publicly supported Kennett before his decision not to re-enter politics. In 2008, it was rumoured that Kennett was planning to stand for Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Despite endorsing future Lord Mayor John So in the 2001 mayoral elections, Kennett was quoted as saying "I think the city is ready for a change". Kennett claimed he had been approached by "a range of interests" to run for the position, but in the end did not do so. Former Liberal leader Robert Doyle ultimately won the election. 2020: Indigenous voice to government On 15 January 2020, it was announced that Kennett would be one of the members of the National Co-design Group of the Indigenous voice to government. Life after politics Kennett at the 2018 VFL Grand Final In 2000, Kennett became the inaugural chairman of beyondblue (the National Depression Initiative), a body that was largely formed by the efforts of the Victorian State Government. On 24 June 2008, he announced that he would be stepping down from his role at beyondblue at the end of 2010. This did not happen. After 17 years as the chair of beyondblue, he stood down in 2017, handing the reins to former PM Julia Gillard. He stated "beyondblue is part of my DNA, outside my family, it has been my most important role. Kennett has previously served on the boards of Australian Seniors Finance, a reverse mortgage company, and SelecTV, which was a satellite television group. Kennett has said in an interview that he rarely thinks about the media or "bloody history", though he regrets the "disastrous" introduction of the Metcard ticketing system for trains and trams. Kennett angered gay rights groups in July 2008 when he supported the Bonnie Doon Football Club in their sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo for being bisexual; and compared homosexuality to pedophilia. Anti-discrimination campaigner Gary Burns pursued an action in the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal against Kennett for making the following statement: "The club felt that once this had been pointed out and you had this gentleman there who was obviously close to young men – massaging young men – it ran an unnecessary risk, and that's why it decided it was best that he not perform those duties again. So the club was trying to do the right thing," The case was dropped due to Gary Burns' lack of funds to pursue the case. Hawthorn FC presidency On 14 December 2005, Kennett was made president of Hawthorn Football Club, taking over from Ian Dicker. Following the exit of the St Kilda Football Club from the Tasmanian AFL market in 2006, Kennett was president when the Hawthorn Football Club negotiated a five-year sponsorship deal with the Tasmanian state government. The sponsorship deal was worth an estimated $12 million for which the Tasmanian government bought naming rights to the club's guernsey, and the HFC committed to playing an agreed number of pre-season and four regular season "home games" at York Park.[56] Kennett was instrumental in Hawthorn's 2007 5-year business plan titled "five2fifty", the core idea being that in the next five years the club will target to win 2 premierships and have fifty thousand members. As part of the plan, the football club wants to be seen as the most professional club in the AFL, and places great emphasis on the welfare of the people associated with the club. Following Hawthorn's 2008 AFL Grand Final victory over Geelong, Kennett claimed that the Cats "lacked the mentality to defeat Hawthorn", this being in reference to the Cats' inability to counter-attack the running game of the Hawks in the aforementioned Grand Final. Kennett's comments led to the subsequent eleven-match losing streak for Hawthorn against Geelong becoming known as the "Kennett curse". He stepped down at the end of his second three-year term in 2011, he also changed the club's constitution so that presidents could only serve two 3-year terms. Second stint Kennett at an AFL Women's match in 2023 In what Fox Footy described as a "stunning return",[59] Kennett was announced as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club on 4 October 2017 following the sudden resignation of the incumbent president Richard Garvey. Garvey had taken criticism on the hiring and later sacking of club CEO Tracey Gaudry. Kennett subsequently appointed Justin Reeves as the club's new CEO. On 4 October 2017 he announced that he would serve the position for a full 3-year term. Soon after his re-appointment, Kennett and the club released a vision statement outlining the future of the club up to 2050. The first five-year strategic plan titled 'Dare to be Different' will drive the club's priorities from 2018 to 2022. Kennett said: "Hawthorn we aren't ones to sit back and wait, we work hard to achieve and deliver exciting results, on and off the field. Our vision for our strategic plan, "Dare to be Different", encapsulates this as we continue to strive for excellence. "We have set ourselves some ambitious targets but all are within our grasp if we continue to innovate, grow and forge new frontiers within the AFL industry." On 6 July 2021, Kennett and the Hawthorn board announced that they would not be renewing head coach Alastair Clarkson's contract following its expiry at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Premiership season. It was announced that Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn development coach, former player Sam Mitchell had been chosen by Kennett and the board to become the Hawthorn coach at the end of Clarkson's reign. Chairman of The Original Juice Company On 12 December 2022, The Original Juice Company announced that it would appoint Kennett as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Honours In the Australia Day Honours of 2005, Kennett received Australia's then highest civilian honour, when he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The honour was for "service to the Victorian Parliament and the introduction of initiatives for economic and social benefit, to business and commerce, and to the community in the development of the arts, sport and mental health awareness strategies." In May 2000, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate – DBus (Honoris Causa) – by the University of Ballarat. Media work For a brief period during 2002, Kennett was a radio presenter for Melbourne station 3AK, continuing an interest in mass communication which was also a feature of his premiership. Since 2010, Kennett has been a regular contributor to Neil Mitchell's 3AW radio program every Thursday, as a social commentator. On 28 March 2013 it was announced that Kennett had joined the Seven television network as national political commentator which will involve him appearing on breakfast show Sunrise every Tuesday and on Seven news as required. On 12 February 2017 Jeff Kennett engaged ex-Seven West Media employee on Twitter over leaked documents potentially breaching the company's own gag order on Amber Harrison.  

ਹੁਣ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਨੇ ਖੋਲ੍ਹੀ ਦੁਕਾਨ!ਆਪਣੇ ਹੀ MLA ‘ਤੇ ਕੈਂਚੀ ਕਿਉਂ ਫੇਰੀ? | EP 262 | Punjabi Podcast

Aaj ke episode mein milenge Govindpura ki Didi, MLA aur Minister of State Krishna Gaur se — ek aisi leader jo sirf kursi nahi, dil bhi jeet leti hain.2018 aur 2023 ke elections mein unhone Govindpura seat se bade margin se jeet hasil ki — lekin sawal yeh hai:“Itna trust logon ka kaise jeeta?”Is podcast mein unki leadership, unka mahila ke roop mein safar, aur Minister of State hone ke baad bhi apni family life balance karne ki kahani milti hai.Topics jo humne cover kiye:Ladli Behna scheme aur women empowermentChatGPT se speeches likhne ka sachNetflix ke favourite showsMohan Yadav aur Shivraj Singh Chouhan se kya seekhaCricket, Culture aur Chief Minister banne ke sapneYe sirf ek political interview nahi, ek inspiring human story hai.Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction03:12 – Election Jeet ka Raaz06:45 – Family vs Political Life10:21 – Netflix, Hobbies & Relaxation14:05 – ChatGPT in Politics?18:30 – Madhya Pradesh Culture & Pride22:10 – Leadership Lessons from BJP27:00 – Cricket Love & Captain Choice30:12 – Shivraj Singh Chouhan MemoriesFollow Krishna Gaur (MLA & Minister of State):Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/krishnagaurbjpofficialTwitter – [link]Subscribe for more such real talks with India's changemakers.Ye hai The Archit Jain Podcast – Jahan Leaders Dil Se Bolte Hain.

Time for another Alberta politics roundup!UCP Travel! Another by election on the way! Abortion debate returns! Plus we do a deep dive on the incredible fallout from the UCP's Bill 54 and their sweeping changes to the fabric of democracy in Alberta as well as how it has re-opened the door for separatism in Alberta.Plus the return of our Speakers Corner!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

In this Telugu podcast episode, we sit down with Malla Reddy sir,  former Minister and current MLA, whose name alone sparks attention across Telangana. Known for his iconic dialogue “Paalammina, Poolammina,” he is often seen as a viral sensation. But behind the punchlines lies a story of resilience, ambition, and transformation. For the first time, we go beyond the viral clips and political memes to explore the man behind the public persona in a raw, unfiltered, and deeply insightful conversation.We kick off the episode by asking the question everyone wonders: How different is politics from the opposition bench compared to being in power? From his time as Minister in the BRS-led government to now being in the opposition, he reflects on the shifting dynamics of power, governance, and public service. He also opens up about whether political shifts have affected his massive business and educational ventures — the Malla Reddy Group of Institutions, which spans schools, colleges, and universities across the state.We tackle head-on the public criticisms, fee-related controversies, and repeated allegations surrounding the institutions — including hostel issues during floods, net worth queries, and accusations of mismanagement. He responds with clarity and conviction, defending his model while highlighting the need for digital transformation in education, skill-based training, and AI-integrated learning environments. He explains why degrees alone aren't enough anymore, and why skills, tech awareness, and attitude are the real qualifications of the future.The conversation goes even deeper into themes that matter most today — from AI changing the nature of jobs, to reverse migration, poor placement rates in colleges, and why most students still remain unemployable despite their degrees. He questions outdated syllabus, challenges the idea of teacher supremacy, and insists students should be empowered to question and contribute — even correct teachers if needed. He talks about the gap between old education systems and current industry needs, highlighting countries like Japan that have adapted quicker than us.We also dive into his entrepreneurial mindset — how he built massive educational institutions, his financial management, the IT raids, and how he responds to allegations of land encroachments and political misuse. He even addresses the narrative that "outside they fight, inside all politicians are united,” offering his candid take on the perception vs reality of Indian politics.Beyond the institutions and politics, He opens up about his personal story — from surviving TB, the early struggles, his first school, the reason for naming institutions after himself, and his strong bond with his wife and family. He shares emotional moments, the value of hard work and luck, and what continues to drive him every single day, even after achieving wealth, fame, and political power.We also explore lighter yet meaningful moments — his speeches, unique dialogues, lifestyle, and his thoughts on the alcohol and drugs culture among today's youth, the comfort zone generation, and the psychological gap between older and younger mindsets. He reflects on his inspiration, relationship advice, the need to celebrate anniversaries with pride, and whether his kids will inherit cabins — or follow his path of staying accessible to the public.Lastly, he shares bold ideas: what happens if free education is mandated, what the role of AI and dual degrees should be in shaping students, how marketing drives mass admissions, and whether he'll one day enter film production. With honest answers, iconic one-liners, and moments that range from serious to surprisingly humorous, this episode reveals a lesser-known but deeply impactful side of him.It's more than just a political interview — Watch the story behind the headlines. Listen to the man beyond the memes.

Sure, there's no one right way to write an argument paper. It can be three paragraphs, nine, or even seventeen. It can be loaded with research. It can be full of voice and personal anecdotes. It can be intensely academic, with a formal objective perspective and thirty-two sources cited with MLA. We want our students to understand the rich palette of tools available to them, and mentor texts, varied writing assignments, and encouragement to try new things are all so important. But so is a place to start. Just as I think the 5 paragraph essay isn't dead, because we need it sometimes for skill foundations, I think a clear and simple formula for introductions can be really helpful for students who are struggling to write and organize a coherent argument. Honestly, it's the base I used for my English papers through my B.A. AND M.A. in English literature, and the one I made sure all my students knew how to use when they needed it. It's the foundation for more complex options. So today, I'm going to talk you through it. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Get my popular free hexagonal thinking digital toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! 

Almost 2 years ago we did a deep dive on the Western Standard and where they get their funding from, despite claims they accept no government funding whatsoever.As we finally got our FOIP results back after involvement from the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, this is a follow up on the 100's of thousands of taxpayer dollars that the Western Standard has recieved from Danielle Smith's government!And on that note...If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

This week, Jason is joined by content creator, podcast host, and Philadelphia's favorite influencer, Brandon Edelman aka Bran Flakezz! Bran gained recognition after being cast on Barstool Sports inaugural reality TV show, Project Verified, after having initial success with his TikTok content. Since being a runner up on the show, Bran has continued to grow his brand on social media, add the title podcast host to his resume, and increase his gross annual income by almost 20x from when he was primarily working in retail.  In this episode, Bran opens up about his journey navigating imposter syndrome and staying authentic in the digital space. He reflects on pivotal moments that shaped his life—from high school struggles with popularity to finding his true self in college. Bran breaks down his approach to content creation, including how he uses TikTok analytics, the power of a strong “hook,” and applying an MLA-style formula to videos. He also shares what it felt like to hit 1 million followers and the deeper motivation behind his content: supporting local businesses. The conversation spans his background in retail, platform-by-platform differences, and why he champions salary transparency and acknowledges privilege. Bran also dives into staying frugal, the value of genuine apologies, what meaningful collaborations look like to him, why convenience should never be underestimated, and protecting your mental health. Bran reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest: Bran Flakezz Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Indeed: When it comes to hiring, Indeed is all you need. There's no need to wait any longer-speed up your hiring right now with Indeed. For a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to get your jobs more visibility, visit Indeed.com/SECRETS Northwestern Registered Agent: Northwest Registered Agent has been helping businesses launch and grow for nearly 30 years. Don't wait, protect your privacy, build your brand and set up your business in just 10 clicks in 10 minutes! Visit www.northwestregisteredagent.com/tradingsecrets and start building something amazing! Booking.com: Whether you're looking to earn that extra income, fill those vacant weekends, or grow your business, head over to Booking.com to see how you can get started today. The reach is global, the bookings are consistent, and the control is yours. For the bookings you've dreamed of, list your property on Booking.com 

May the 4th be with you for this galactic sized episode!!We take a look at the latest in Alberta coal mining, we circle back to our deep dive on The Western Standard, Smith's half a million plates and rugs, we take a look at Smith's re-writing of democracy with her Bill 54, the ongoing Saga with Pete Guthrie and his shocking schism with the UCP, and we continue our deep dive on the former AHS CEO's lawsuit and the government response as well as the launch of her go fund me at www.saveathana.comOn that note...If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

This episode begins with a brief mention of the passing of our longtime friend, Coun. Jason Schreyer, which was announced Wednesday morning. More about Jason tocome.Part 1- Updates on our stories on the go:- A youth soccer club failed to address the bullying by an 11 year old by antisemitic club mates. This was a litmus test asthe victim was mistakenly believed to be Jewish. It was, in fact, a hate crime.- A few problems at the "information meeting" about bike lanes organized by Public Works chair Janice Lukes. The session ended early due to the behavior of some of the attendees- the ones she invited.- The City is holding the additional Four Plex Open Houses this week, to poor reviews- Marty's post-election analysis is in Wednesday's Winnipeg Sun Singh crashes NDP Party and takes his pension with him13.40 Part 2- Some thoughts about antisemitism during the campaign and the influence of Hamas supporters on Liberal candidates and on Jagmeet Singh; a media mention of CPC MP Ted Falk being re-elected proves how openly biased our local media is.21.20- Elections Canada Malfunctions We Have Uncovered Point To Fraudulent Votes.Advance polling and election day incidents demonstrate absurd gaps in the Elections Canada process which ultimately allows illegal votes to be counted. We are preparing more questions for officials.  29.00- Chances to catch up with Marty are coming up around local communities when he hosts CWE events this spring.32.00 Part 3- The script got flipped at the Legislature on April 24 when the Justice Committee heard from the public on Bill 43- amendments to the Human Rights Codeto create infractions to supposedly protect transgender people.Committee chair Logan Oxenham, the MLA for Kirkfield Park, was flustered when presenter Don Woodstock raised a 'what-if' he adopted part of a controversial rap song title and used 'Wet/Pussy' as his pronouns. A former Juvenile Correctional Officer and Counsellor at the Manitoba Youth Centre, Oxenham is the architect of numerous Manitoba gender policies because 'he used to be a she.' This is someone considered an "expert."43.40- Instead of upholding the right to your own pronouns as proposed in the Bill, Oxenham chose to interrupt Woodstock with a moral lecture that immediately backfired.Oxenham: "Words matter in this room so please be mindful going forward with your presentation of using appropriate language"Woodstock: "So I must come to you for permission to decide what pronouns I use or what I identify as - is that what you're telling me??"Woodstock continued to expose the misguided direction of the Bill, explaining how inventing new offences in case LGBTQ+ are offended "may put a target on their backs. Be careful what you wish for in this." There are probably cabinet members who have twerked to the song, but average citizens aren't allowed to utter the song name in front of them?Hear Woodstock's argument that more important issues- including rampant crime and keeping society safe- should be the NDP's priority instead of virtue signaling with legislation designed to make the process the punishment for anyone accused of offending transgender individuals.48.00 - Listen to Woodstock challenge the pronoun-wielding Health Minister Ozuma Asagwara and the NDP for policing language when it won't "protect the vulnerable among us. Who you kidding? you aren't fooling me." There will be more audio from that hearing on the next podcast.*****No one in the Winnipeg media works harder to earn your support. The Season Six Funding Drive has raised just under $1000 which is a great start. The budget for this season is $10,000. Help us reach our goal!Your contributions and sponsorships keep us on the beat reporting on Public Affairs you need to know about. Use the PayPal link on our Donate page, or send E-Transfers and inquiries about personal donations to martygoldlive@gmail.com

In today's episode podcast host Kerry Lonergan catches up with Dairy Australia's Sustainable Animal Care Manager Dr Andy Hancock, on progress in beef production from dairy calves.   Dairy Australia, the industry equivalent of MLA, is seeking beef industry input into the project called Calfways – a contraction of Calf Pathways. Developed over the past 18 months, the project originates from a dairy industry policy to ensure all dairy calves enter a valued market chain by 2035, with no on-farm euthanasia of viable calves. To achieve the industry objectives, the project is aiming to input 300,000 to 400,000 extra animals per year into the beef supply chain.   The Weekly Grill is brought to listeners by Rhinogard and Bovi-Shield MH-One, the One Shot, One Spray, One Time BRD Vaccines by Zoetis.  

Time for another live Alberta Politics roundup!This time around we take a look at the building frustration with the UCP, both internal and external, with Albertans blasting Smith's office for fundraising for an alt right US media outlet while Alberta taxpayers footed the bill, the UCP's court loss on the coal mine file, the whole Saga with Pete Guthrie and his shocking schism with the UCP, the departure of Alberta's CMOH and consequent apparent unmuzzling and we continue our deep dive on the former AHS CEO's lawsuit and the government response!On that note...If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Ahead of the federal election, Evan assembles his federal election panel to discuss candidates, concerns and constituencies of note. He is joined by Doug Richardson, OF counsel to W Law Firm, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; Cathy Sproule, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Nutana; and Bronwyn Eyre, former MLA, broadcaster and Saskatchewan's former minister of justice and energy.

Oh we've got a spicy one for you here!A couple of weeks ago, Andrew Longhurst released his latest research that shows that chartered surgical facilities in Alberta haven't delivered as promised!Little did we know when we booked this interview that it would come the day after Danielle Smith announced massive changes that expand the role of profitized medicine and surgery in Alberta, but as luck would have it that's exactly what happened.Plus we solve health care! (Kinda)If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Thursday, April 17, 2025.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

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In a province where the amount disabled Albertans receive from AISH is well below the poverty line, the UCP have launched a multi-pronged attack against the stability and security of the disabled in our province.To get a better grasp of the brutal clawback of federal supports intended to lift up disabled Albertans, the defunding of grassroots support groups and more, we're joined on this episode by disability self advocates Mike, Mary and Kavin as well as the executive director of the now defunded and shuttered Southern Alberta Individualized Planning Association which had been providing educational workshops for people with disabilities!To donate to the fundraisers Mike mentioned in this episode, you can visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/light-the-way-for-self-advocacy/ & https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-safeIf you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने आज चेन्नई में गठबंधन का ऐलान किया, बीजेपी ने तमिलनाडु में नयनार नागेन्द्रन को प्रदेश अध्यक्ष नियुक्त किया, मध्य प्रदेश कांग्रेस MLA आज सुप्रीम कोर्ट पहुंचे, पटना में पुलिस ने RJD के विधायक के आवास पर आज छापेमारी की, इलॉन मस्क ने चीन में टेस्ला कार के दो मॉडल की बिक्री रोकी, खैबर पख्तूनख्वा में सेना के ऑपरेशन में दो मिलिटेंट मारे, ब्रिटेन की सरकार ने यूक्रेन के लिए 450 मिलियन पाउंड की मदद का ऐलान किया, और IPL का 25वां मैच में चेन्नई का मुकाबला कोलकाता से. सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 7 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें.

Time for another live Alberta Politics roundup!This time around we take a look at the UCP's short lived move to take popsicles away from kids fight cancer, Danielle Smith's bizarre tour with far right influencers and how they reacted, Donald Trump's tariffs not being the big win Smith claimed them to be and we start our Part 1 of a deep dive on the former AHS CEO's lawsuit and the government response!On that note... If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Ravi Parmar was firstelected as the MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca in a by-election in 2023 andre-elected as the MLA for Langford-Highlands in 2024.In November 2024, Raviwas appointed British Columbia's Minister of Forests and also serves as DeputyGovernment House Leader. Previously, he held the role of ParliamentarySecretary for International Credentials, where he led the implementation of theInternational Credentials Recognition Act.Before his election asMLA, Ravi served for nearly a decade as Chair of the Sooke School DistrictBoard of Education. In this role, he worked alongside former Premier JohnHorgan to deliver the largest expansion of public education in the district'shistory, including the construction of several new schools and afirst-of-its-kind post-secondary campus in downtown Langford.Raised in Langford byparents who immigrated to Canada in the 1990s, Ravi has been a lifelongchampion for his community. He has a strong record of standing up for peopleand delivering results.

•⁠ ⁠வக்ஃப் மசோதா மக்களவையில் நிறைவேற்றம்!•⁠ ⁠ஊழலை வேடிக்கை பார்க்க முடியாது! - ரவிசங்கர் பிரசாத்•⁠ ⁠வக்ஃப் மசோதாவைக் கிழித்தெறிந்த அசாசுதீன் ஓவைசி!•⁠ ⁠"எப்படியாவது இந்துக்கள் - முஸ்லீம்கள் இடையே வெறுப்பை உண்டாக்க முயல்கிறீர்கள்" - தயாநிதி மாறன்•⁠ ⁠“ஒட்டுமொத்த வஃக்ப் சொத்துகளையும் அபகரிக்க ஒன்றிய அரசு முயற்சிக்கிறது” - ஆ.ராசா•⁠ ⁠"இது இஸ்லாமியர்களுக்கு மட்டுமல்ல, ஒட்டுமொத்த தேசத்திற்கே எதிரானது" - திருமாவளவன்•⁠ ⁠"நீதித்துறையின் மீது நேரடித் தாக்குதல் இது" - ஜோதிமணி •⁠ ⁠சீனாவுக்குப் பிரதமர் எழுதிய கடிதம்?! - போட்டுடைத்த ராகுல் காந்தி•⁠ ⁠நள்ளிரவு 2 மணிக்கு மேல் கொண்டுவரப்பட்ட மணிப்பூர் தீர்மானம்!•⁠ ⁠``மணிப்பூர் மீதான ஒன்றிய அரசின் அக்கறையை இதுவே காட்டுகிறது!" - கனிமொழி•⁠ ⁠புதிய தலைவர் தேர்ந்தெடுப்பதில் தாமதம் - பாஜகவைக் கிண்டல் செய்த அகிலேஷ் யாதவ்•⁠ ⁠மாநிலங்களவையை வழிநடத்திய திமுக எம்.பி. அப்துல்லா - முதலமைச்சர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலினுக்கு நன்றி •⁠ ⁠மத்திய அமைச்சர்களை தனித்தனியே சந்திக்கும் அதிமுக மூத்த நிர்வாகிகள்! •⁠ ⁠தாய்லாந்துக்குச் சென்ற பிரதமர் மோடி!•⁠ ⁠பிரதமர் மோடியைச் சந்திக்க நேரம் கேட்டிருக்கும் கூட்டணிக் கட்சித் தலைவர்கள்!•⁠ ⁠கருப்பு பட்டை அணிந்து சட்டப்பேரவைக்கு வருகை தந்த DMK MLAக்கள்•⁠ ⁠"வக்ஃப் மசோதாவை எதிர்த்து திமுக சார்பில் வழக்குத் தொடரப்படும்" - மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் •⁠ ⁠கருப்பு பட்டையை அணிய மறுத்த அதிமுக MLAக்கள் •⁠ ⁠காரல் மார்க்ஸ்க்கு சென்னையில் சிலை! •⁠ ⁠பிற்போக்கு சக்திகளுக்கு எதிராக மாற்று சக்தியைக் கட்டி எழுப்புவோம் - மாணிக் சர்க்கார்•⁠ ⁠இஸ்லாமியர்களுக்கு எதிரான நடவடிக்கைக்குப் பதிலடி கொடுப்பதே முதல் பணி - வெங்கடேசன்•⁠ ⁠கண்காட்சி திறப்பு விழாவில் பிரகாஷ் காரத் சூளுரை •⁠ ⁠"திமுக கரை வேட்டிக் கட்டினால் நெற்றியில் பொட்டை அழித்துவிடுங்கள்..'' - ஆ.ராசா பேசியது என்ன? •⁠ ⁠"வீடு கட்டுவதாகக் கூறிவிட்டு, டாஸ்மாக் கடை திறப்பு” - ஏமாற்றிய அதிகாரிகள்; கொந்தளிக்கும் மக்கள்! * கடலூரில் 3 இடங்களில் லாரி ஓட்டுநர்களை அரிவாளால் தாக்கி வழிப்பறியில் ஈடுபட்ட விஜய் என்பவர் என்கவுண்டரில் சுட்டுக்கொலை•⁠ ⁠உலக நாடுகளுக்கு எதிராகப் பரஸ்பர வரி விதிப்பு - டொனால்ட் ட்ரம்ப் அதிரடி அறிவிப்பு•⁠ ⁠“இது வர்த்தகப் போருக்கு வழிவகுக்கும்” - மெலோனி, இத்தாலி பிரதமர்•⁠ ⁠உலகப் பணக்காரர்கள் பட்டியலில் Elon Musk முதலிடம்... Ambani, Adani -க்கு என்ன இடம்?

Darren Lester hosts a brilliant panel discussion on the value of modern language assistants in UK schools. Guests include Amy Flynn, Marie Masse, Liz Collison, Clare Williams and an extra special appearance from college student Freya who shares the person impact that working with an MLA is having on her academic success. Find out more about employing an MLA at your school or college here. 

How will removing BC's carbon tax affect our climate solutions? Guest: Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Why is BC reviewing health authority spending? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC's Minister of Health Could tiny sparks in mist have sparked life on Earth? Guest: Dr. Richard Zare, Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor of Natural Science and Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University Are there issues with BC's carbon emission reporting? Guest: Jeremy Valeriote, Interim Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky 23andMe's Data is for Sale. How concerned should users be? Guest: Vass Bednar, Executive Director, Master of Public Policy Program, McMaster University How did April Fools' Day become a thing? Guest: Dr. Angus Gillespie, Folklorist and Professor of American Studies at Rutgers University–New Brunswick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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As we head towards the end of the month we're also reaching the end of our series on coal mining on the Eastern Slopes, but we're not quite done yet!In the fourth part of our interview series we sit down with former 2 term Lethbridge Mayor, Chris Spearman who paints a very clear picture of the economic risks that coal mining presents to southern Alberta's, particularly in regard to agriculture and the booming agri-food industry! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

We're continuing our firehose on coal in Alberta!Bill Trafford was one of the members of the Coal Policy Commiter that saw protections reinstated to protect the eastern slopes and is the president of the Livingstone Landowners' Group, which represents landowners and supporters of the Livingstone-Porcupine area of Alberta.He joined us to share his story and to offer some optimism and hope for Albertans looking to push back against the UCP's plans to expand coal mining!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

With more and more news every day being broken on the "Corrupt Care" scandal and allegations on government corruption being made on what seems like a daily basis inside of the Alberta Legislature, many Albertans are asking if anything can be done...So to find out, we sat down with the folks from AB Resistance to get the latest update on their efforts to initiate recall petitions across Alberta and it how they're getting started in Calgary Bow!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

We have a great Round Up / Lowdown on Canadian specific topics.... You American's might wanna tune in tho!   Mass Integration on the rise in Que, Elbows up over Pokemon cards in a Coscto parking lot... guess where. Yep. Brampton   PP signalling with letter re Hola Muhola!   Meanwhile Danielle Smith starts out with long list for Carneyage to undo for Alberta.   Canada - The most European Non European country signals to the EU, meanwhile the EU wants to use their private capital to finance the war machine. You can't make this stuff up.   What about Alberta and the national CPP. And did the tariffs on China effect our 600 million dollar investment on China EV's from the CPP?   We go over the ICAIE report from late 2023 - The Growing Harms of Cross-Border Illicit Trade Vectors and Threat Convergence to Canada's National Security. If this doesn't get you thinking about our relationship with USA.....   The depopulation exemption on ostriches is still in play although it might end and all due to PCR testing.   Legit Climate change hysteria from MLA's in BC! And buckle up Canada - GFANZ is in play and USA is talking about it, in a Judicial Report. A sincere heads up from American oil rigs for Alberta to get their shit together quick   Value for Value. You Canadian News deconstruction with zero ads. Please donate! Thanks for watching and listening. https://eh-list.ca/ Support the show directly: https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD and THC Tinctures and Gummies! https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ http://Grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing The Eh-List YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@theeh-list?si=d_ThkEYAK6UG_hGX Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Support and extra content http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com www.grimerica.ca/Shrooms  and Micro-Dosing Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3 Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com    Links to the stuff we chatted about: https://www.ourgreaterdestiny.ca/p/icaie-report-colossal-scale-of-international?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=832740&post_id=159156905&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=24pqe&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://lawyerlisa.substack.com/p/eu-plan-to-use-europeans-private?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1287362&post_id=159342647&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=24pqe&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email https://x.com/ryangerritsen/status/1901634358730973274 https://x.com/Ab51_Project/status/1901750010079060063 https://x.com/AnnRolle_/status/1901017931057623156 https://x.com/chrisdacey/status/1901595877942174100 https://x.com/FoodProfessor/status/1901436700670234704 https://x.com/cbcwatcher/status/1901353901141508126 https://x.com/Bob31685906/status/1901307197092737056   Darren's links: https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/quebec-is-replacing-multiculturalism-with-integration-english-canada-should-do-the-same-5823509?utm_source=OP_article_paid&src_src=OP_article_paid&utm_campaign=opinion-2025-03-19-ca&src_cmp=opinion-2025-03-19-ca&utm_medium=email&est=KsP4djGXC2jVUacDJOoMv7sk9QQWwcwin4XOeq3RN%2Ba7ash1%2FVgsX%2BR0P1ZhNwR6 https://x.com/sarbrajskahlon/status/1900594893065703658/photo/1 https://x.com/abdaniellesmith/status/1900672150530650457?s=43 https://x.com/cnm5000/status/1901295018201223573/photo/1 https://bcrising.ca/save-our-ostriches/ https://x.com/tablesalt13/status/1901317991783973313?s=43 https://x.com/thevivafrei/status/1902115262582632766/video/1

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Welcome to Part 2 of our deep dive on coal in Alberta, with a conversation with biologist and environmental scientist Lorne Fitch!Lorne has been following the impact of coal mining in Alberta for the last 50 years and for his work on conservation he has been part of three Alberta Emerald awards, an Alberta Order of the Bighorn Award, and a Canadian Environmental Gold Award, with additional recognition from The Wildlife Society, the Society for Range Management, the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and the Alberta Wilderness Association. Lorne lives in Lethbridge, Alberta.So while the UCP are certainly trying to paint a picture for Albertans that coal can and will be mined safely, Lornes research and experience tells a very different story! If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

It's finally Part 1 of our deep dive on coal in Alberta!Throughout March we're going to be presenting a series of interviews on the incredible danger that coal mining in the eastern slopes, and particularly Grassy Mountain presents to Alberta!For our first conversation, we're extremely excited to present a conversation with an incredibly powerful voice, Adam North Peigan!In this conversation, not only do we get into the real risk and exploitation that First Nations have dealt with in regards to Grassy Mountain, but we also peel back the layers much deeper and get into the history and complexities of First Nations leadership and representation.If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Imagine being able to detect pine beetles or gold deposits from space. Imagine using satellite data to boost crops around the world. An Alberta-based company is doing exactly that with the support of Edmonton Unlimited's innovation community.  2:30 | We welcome Wyvern CEO Chris Robson, tech mentor/investor Kristina Milke, and Edmonton Unlimited CEO Tom Viinikka to the Real Talk Round Table.  EDMONTON UNLIMITED: https://edmontonunlimited.com/ WYVERN: https://wyvern.space/ SPROUT: https://sproutfund.vc/ 50:17 | Should Alberta liquor stores be allowed to sell American booze during this tariff standoff? Or is solidarity across the country more important? We read an email from Vintage West Wine and Spirits managing partner Matt Thirlwell, and check in on the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.  1:10:30 | Scott Sinclair made waves ripping his party's budget, and paid for it with his UCP affiliation. Jespo and Johnny recap our exclusive with the MLA from Lesser Slave Lake.  WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS? talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:25:00 | Do you ever think about the days of plexiglass in restaurants, social distancing stickers on the grocery store floor, and buying masks by the dozen? Promped by a Globe and Mail feature, we reflect. REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

We're back after being silenced by a court order and we have a few things to say!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

The province has an action plan to combat gender-based violence called Standing Together. It provides funding to support more than 80 projects, programs, and collaborations to help support survivors. Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, the independent MLA for Cumberland North, says she wants to see more done. She's introduced five bills intended to strengthen legislation.

Welcome to ohmTown. The Non Sequitur News Show is held live via Twitch and Youtube every day. We, Mayor Watt and the AI that runs ohmTown, cover a selection of aggregated news articles and discuss them briefly with a perspective merging Science, Technology, and Society. You can visit https://www.youtube.com/ohmtown for the complete history since 2022.Articles Discussed covers three shows on 2/22/2025: Reality Hacker, WANTED!, and The Continuity ReportRealityHacker:Building a Different Mousehttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/greenagram/f/d/a-human-gene-makes-mice-squeak-differently-did-it-contribute-to-language/Muscle Powered Robothttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/nonsequiturnews/f/d/this-muscle-powered-robot-might-be-the-creepiest-thing-weve-ever-seen/Mixed Reality Solutionshttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/realityhacker/f/d/azure-mixed-reality-solutions-building-the-future-of-digital-transformation/Virtual Reality Traininghttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/realityhacker/f/d/nhs-pushes-forward-with-multi-million-virtual-reality-training-project/Quantum Computer Teleportationhttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/realityhacker/f/d/a-teleportation-breakthrough-for-quantum-computing-is-here/WANTED!:Hyte PC Persona Casehttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/warcrafters/f/d/hyte-has-announced-another-persona-themed-gaming-pc-case-and-as-a-persona-die-hard-even-i-think-its-a-bit-much/Raycasthttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/wanted/f/d/raycast-is-the-secret-mac-productivity-tool-you-need-to-start-using/1 vs Many 2001 Board Gamehttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/warcrafters/f/d/theres-gonna-be-a-1-vs-many-board-game-based-on-2001-a-space-odyssey/Spotify Hi Fihttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/nonsequiturnews/f/d/spotify-hifi-was-announced-four-years-ago-and-its-almost-here-maybe/MLA and QD OLED TVshttps://www.ohmtown.com/groups/wanted/f/d/what-are-mla-and-qd-oled-tvs/The Continuity Report:Before the Buffy...

On this episode I'm joined by Taylor Renee Aldridge. Taylor Renee Aldridge is a writer and curator based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2014, with writer Jessica Lynne, she co-founded ARTS.BLACK, an online journal of art criticism from Black perspectives. In Fall 2024, she assumed the role of Executive Director at the Modern Ancient Brown Foundation. In the episode we discuss her return to her native Detroit, the importance of ancestral practice, why there's a lack of art criticism today, and what she's excited about for the future. Taylor has edited and contributed to numerous exhibition catalogs, including Enunciated Life (CAAM, 2021) and Mario Moore | Enshrined: Presence + Preservation (Charles H. Wright Museum, 2021).  Her writing has appeared in Artforum, The Art Newspaper, Art21, ARTNews, CanadianArt, Contemporary&, Detroit Metro Times and SFMOMA's Open Space. She has organized exhibitions with the California African American Museum (CAAM), Detroit Institute of Arts, and Cranbrook Art Museum, including the critically acclaimed Simone Leigh (2024, CAAM & LACMA). Taylor is the recipient of the 2016 Creative Capital | Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant for Short Form Writing and the 2019 Rabkin Foundation Award for Art Journalism. She holds an MLA from Harvard University with a concentration in Museum Studies and a BA from Howard University with a concentration in Art History.

Military servicemembers and their spouse can get annual fees waived on personal cards from top banks such as American Express and Chase! Today's episode covers: What's the big deal about these cards? Why are they good? How does this waiver thing work? What order should I open my cards in? How far can I take this? Is it going to be complicated? How can I learn more about credit card strategies? Remember, NO credit cards if you're already in credit card debt, living paycheck-to-paycheck, or struggling to make ends meet. This is a more advanced personal finance benefit. Links: Free Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course Military Lending Act (MLA) explained How to check the MLA database Credit card strategy podcast episode Amex family language changes episode Past epsiodes on: Amex Platinum Chase Sapphire Reserve Hilton Aspire Bonvoy Brilliant Military Money Manual card recommendations and benefits posts For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Our new TSP course is live! Check out the Confident TSP Investing course at militarymoneymanual.com/tsp to learn all about the Thrift Savings Plan and strategies for growing your wealth while in the military. Use promo code "podcast24" for $50 off. Plus, for every course sold, we'll donate one course to an E-4 or below- for FREE! If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops.  

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Dave Sobel delves into the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that has recently captured significant attention in the tech world. The discussion begins with an overview of DeepSeek's innovative breakthroughs, particularly their V2 model, which introduced a mixture of experts (MOE) approach and multi-head latent attention (MLA) technology. These advancements have made AI training orders of magnitude cheaper, allowing DeepSeek to compete effectively with established players like OpenAI while utilizing NVIDIA's more affordable H800 chips due to export restrictions.Sobel highlights the broader implications of DeepSeek's developments, noting the market's reaction to the introduction of cheaper and more accessible AI solutions. The episode discusses the financial ramifications for major tech companies, with NVIDIA experiencing a staggering loss in market value while Apple gained significantly. As companies plan to invest heavily in AI, the advancements from DeepSeek could reshape their financial strategies and challenge existing assumptions about the cost and infrastructure needed for AI development.The podcast also addresses the geopolitical landscape, emphasizing how DeepSeek's success raises questions about the U.S. and China's positions in the AI race. With the launch of new AI tools and partnerships, such as the uncensored AI search tool from startup Perplexity, the competition in the AI space is intensifying. However, concerns about privacy and data security are also highlighted, particularly regarding Chinese companies' obligations to disclose data to the government, which could impact user trust and adoption.In conclusion, Sobel emphasizes the shift in focus for IT service providers and managed service providers (MSPs) from merely deploying AI models to delivering business outcomes and solving customer-specific problems. As the cost of AI infrastructure decreases, the value chain is expected to shift towards data preparation and model optimization, allowing service providers to differentiate themselves through expertise rather than sheer computational power. This transition presents an opportunity for MSPs to enhance their offerings and better serve their clients in an increasingly competitive landscape. Supported by: https://www.huntress.com/mspradio/ All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

Deepseek v3 y su modelo de razonamiento R1, han revolucionado el mundo de la IA como hacía mucho que no se sucedía. Incluso afectando al índice bursátil tecnológico (el NASDAQ) y provocando la mayor caída en valor de la historia de la humanidad en un solo en NVIDIA. Pero, ¿por qué todo este revuelo? ¿Qué hace distinto Deepseek o qué aporta al mercado de la IA para que lleguemos a esa situación? En este programa, analizamos qué es Deepseek de forma técnica: qué innovaciones ha aportado en su entrenamiento o cómo se ejecuta para ahorrar una considerable cantidad de recursos. Te explicamos los pilares fundamentales, como la arquitectura MLA de atención latente múltiple, la arquitectura mejorada de sistemas expertos o la predicción multi-token que se usado en su entrenamiento así como las distintas capas de mejora en dicho proceso que ha permitido un modelo más eficiente, con menos necesidad de recursos y menor coste. Una lección magistral de cómo se entrena y ejecuta la IA analizando el modelo más moderno y eficaz de la actualidad. Convierte en un Maestro del Desarrollo iOS con el Swift Mastery Program 2025. Encuentra toda la información pulsando aquí. Suscríbete a nuestro canal de Youtube: Apple Coding en YouTube Descubre nuestro canal de Twitch: Apple Coding en Twitch. Descubre nuestras ofertas para oyentes: - Cursos en Udemy (con código de oferta) - Apple Coding Academy - Suscríbete a Apple Coding en nuestro Patreon. - Canal de Telegram de Swift. Acceso al canal. --------------- Consigue las camisetas oficiales de Apple Coding con los logos de Swift y Apple Coding así como todo tipo de merchadising como tazas o fundas. - Tienda de merchandising de Apple Coding.

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Ranchers, land owners, conservationists, and everyday Albertans are joining forces to protest the Alberta government re-opening the Eastern Slopes to coal mining. With more than 80% of Albertans opposed to these projects, how can the UCP justify lifting its ban on coal exploration?  5:00 | We talk to the Alberta Wilderness Association's Kennedy Halvorson about the history and ecological impacts of coal mining in Alberta, and the lobby against new mining in the Eastern Slopes.  AWA: https://albertawilderness.ca/ 33:00 | Dr. Sarah Elmeligi, MLA for Banff-Kananaskis and Opposition Critic for Environment, Parks and Climate, talks about the politics around Alberta lifting its coal mining moratorium.  Real Talk's January 2021 interview with Robin Campbell: https://rtrj.info/011421Coal 1:10:00 | Real Talker Mario, a P.Eng. working for an oil company, explains why doubling Alberta's oil production is a "pipe dream".  1:04:20 | Real Talker Nancy explains how our January 22 episode led to a "significant moment in (her) life". Amazing.  SEND US AN EMAIL: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Note: we recorded this before the appalling AHA leadership veto on Jan. 17 of the democratic vote of its membership to condemn Israeli scholasticide The brothers welcome Professor Sherene Seikaly, historian at University of California at Santa Barbara and editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies and Anthony Alessandrini, Professor of English at Kingsborough Community College and of Middle Eastern Studies at The Graduate Center of the City University of New York, to discuss the American Historical Association (AHA) and the Modern Language Association (MLA) engagement with the question of Palestine. We discuss the historic vote by the AHA membership on January 5, 2025 to condemn Israel's scholasticide in Gaza despite the deeply anti-Palestinian stance of the leadership of the AHA. We discuss how this leadership mobilized fear, "anticipatory obedience" to avoid taking an ethical position against the obliteration of every Palestinian university in Gaza, despite explicitly condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. We also discuss how the MLA leadership has systematically undermined discussions and resolutions about Palestinian liberation. They also discussed how ethical scholars have confronted the extraordinary silence and complicity of the two major scholarly associations about the Gaza genocide. Watch the episode on our YouTube channel Date of recording: January 13, 2025. Follow us on our socials: X: @MakdisiStreet YouTube: @MakdisiStreet Insta: @Makdisist TikTok: @Makdisistreet Music by Hadiiiiii *Sign up at Patreon.com/MakdisiStreet to access all the bonus content, including a live conversation with Samir Makdisi*  

Sponsorships and applications for the AI Engineer Summit in NYC are live! (Speaker CFPs have closed) If you are building AI agents or leading teams of AI Engineers, this will be the single highest-signal conference of the year for you.Right after Christmas, the Chinese Whale Bros ended 2024 by dropping the last big model launch of the year: DeepSeek v3. Right now on LM Arena, DeepSeek v3 has a score of 1319, right under the full o1 model, Gemini 2, and 4o latest. This makes it the best open weights model in the world in January 2025.There has been a big recent trend in Chinese labs releasing very large open weights models, with TenCent releasing Hunyuan-Large in November and Hailuo releasing MiniMax-Text this week, both over 400B in size. However these extra-large language models are very difficult to serve.Baseten was the first of the Inference neocloud startups to get DeepSeek V3 online, because of their H200 clusters, their close collaboration with the DeepSeek team and early support of SGLang, a relatively new VLLM alternative that is also used at frontier labs like X.ai. Each H200 has 141 GB of VRAM with 4.8 TB per second of bandwidth, meaning that you can use 8 H200's in a node to inference DeepSeek v3 in FP8, taking into account KV Cache needs. We have been close to Baseten since Sarah Guo introduced Amir Haghighat to swyx, and they supported the very first Latent Space Demo Day in San Francisco, which was effectively the trial run for swyx and Alessio to work together! Since then, Philip Kiely also led a well attended workshop on TensorRT LLM at the 2024 World's Fair. We worked with him to get two of their best representatives, Amir and Lead Model Performance Engineer Yineng Zhang, to discuss DeepSeek, SGLang, and everything they have learned running Mission Critical Inference workloads at scale for some of the largest AI products in the world.The Three Pillars of Mission Critical InferenceWe initially planned to focus the conversation on SGLang, but Amir and Yineng were quick to correct us that the choice of inference framework is only the simplest, first choice of 3 things you need for production inference at scale:“I think it takes three things, and each of them individually is necessary but not sufficient: * Performance at the model level: how fast are you running this one model running on a single GPU, let's say. The framework that you use there can, can matter. The techniques that you use there can matter. The MLA technique, for example, that Yineng mentioned, or the CUDA kernels that are being used. But there's also techniques being used at a higher level, things like speculative decoding with draft models or with Medusa heads. And these are implemented in the different frameworks, or you can even implement it yourself, but they're not necessarily tied to a single framework. But using speculative decoding gets you massive upside when it comes to being able to handle high throughput. But that's not enough. Invariably, that one model running on a single GPU, let's say, is going to get too much traffic that it cannot handle.* Horizontal scaling at the cluster/region level: And at that point, you need to horizontally scale it. That's not an ML problem. That's not a PyTorch problem. That's an infrastructure problem. How quickly do you go from, a single replica of that model to 5, to 10, to 100. And so that's the second, that's the second pillar that is necessary for running these machine critical inference workloads.And what does it take to do that? It takes, some people are like, Oh, You just need Kubernetes and Kubernetes has an autoscaler and that just works. That doesn't work for, for these kinds of mission critical inference workloads. And you end up catching yourself wanting to bit by bit to rebuild those infrastructure pieces from scratch. This has been our experience. * And then going even a layer beyond that, Kubernetes runs in a single. cluster. It's a single cluster. It's a single region tied to a single region. And when it comes to inference workloads and needing GPUs more and more, you know, we're seeing this that you cannot meet the demand inside of a single region. A single cloud's a single region. In other words, a single model might want to horizontally scale up to 200 replicas, each of which is, let's say, 2H100s or 4H100s or even a full node, you run into limits of the capacity inside of that one region. And what we had to build to get around that was the ability to have a single model have replicas across different regions. So, you know, there are models on Baseten today that have 50 replicas in GCP East and, 80 replicas in AWS West and Oracle in London, etc.* Developer experience for Compound AI Systems: The final one is wrapping the power of the first two pillars in a very good developer experience to be able to afford certain workflows like the ones that I mentioned, around multi step, multi model inference workloads, because more and more we're seeing that the market is moving towards those that the needs are generally in these sort of more complex workflows. We think they said it very well.Show Notes* Amir Haghighat, Co-Founder, Baseten* Yineng Zhang, Lead Software Engineer, Model Performance, BasetenFull YouTube EpisodePlease like and subscribe!Timestamps* 00:00 Introduction and Latest AI Model Launch* 00:11 DeepSeek v3: Specifications and Achievements* 03:10 Latent Space Podcast: Special Guests Introduction* 04:12 DeepSeek v3: Technical Insights* 11:14 Quantization and Model Performance* 16:19 MOE Models: Trends and Challenges* 18:53 Baseten's Inference Service and Pricing* 31:13 Optimization for DeepSeek* 31:45 Three Pillars of Mission Critical Inference Workloads* 32:39 Scaling Beyond Single GPU* 33:09 Challenges with Kubernetes and Infrastructure* 33:40 Multi-Region Scaling Solutions* 35:34 SG Lang: A New Framework* 38:52 Key Techniques Behind SG Lang* 48:27 Speculative Decoding and Performance* 49:54 Future of Fine-Tuning and RLHF* 01:00:28 Baseten's V3 and Industry TrendsBaseten's previous TensorRT LLM workshop: Get full access to Latent Space at www.latent.space/subscribe

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Foundations of the West is out now on DailyWire+: https://bit.ly/3ABnIgR Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with the leader of the Conservative party of British Columbia, John Rustad. They discuss the natural resources of the province, the necessity of cheap energy to ensure prosperity, the biggest threats facing both Canada and the U.S. at large, and what it takes to be a politician who inspires confidence and earns trust. John Rustad is the Conservative MLA for Nechako Lakes - a riding he has held since 2005. John was born and raised in Prince George, married Kim in 1995, and has spent his entire life living in northern British Columbia. In the early 2000s, John was faced with a difficult task. Frustrated with the direction the province was headed, John had to decide between leaving for greener pastures or sticking around. Thankfully, he decided to stick around and, in so doing, decided to fight for BC. For more than 20 years, John has fought for the people of British Columbia. First being elected as a school board trustee to SD-57 and then as an MLA in 2005 to the riding of Prince George–Omineca. Later being re-elected in the riding of Nechako Lakes, after riding redistribution and has served there ever since. John has been a champion of resource development and economic reconciliation, as well as the champion of the common man his entire time in office. This episode was recorded on August 15th, 2024 Unlock the ad-free experience of The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast and dive into exclusive bonus content on DailyWire+. Start watching now: https://bit.ly/3KrWbS8 ALL LINKS: https://feedlink.io/jordanbpeterson  - Links - For John Rustad: Conservative Party of BC website www.conservativebc.ca John Rustad on X https://twitter.com/JohnRustad4BC Conservative Party of BC Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConservativeBC John Rustad on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/johnrustadbc Conservative Party of BC on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/conservativebc/?hl=en