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Wes and Scott revisit their 2025 web development predictions, grading hits and misses across AI, browsers, frameworks, CSS, and tooling. From Temporal and AI coding agents to React, Vite, and vanilla CSS, they reflect on what actually changed, what stalled, and what it all means heading into 2026. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 866: 2025 Web Development Predictions 01:26 Temporal API will ship in the browser 03:33 On-device AI becomes common 06:14 WebGPU unlocks fast local machine learning TypeGPU 07:10 Models will plateau 10:32 Is there an actual use case for video and photo gen AI? 13:27 Text to UI tools get really good 16:25 Framework choice will matter less 18:53 Web components in Standard Stack, Web Awesome takes off 21:37 AI browsers and Copilot Workspace-style tools will become normal 22:56 AI browsera will become inevitable, OpenAI will launch a browser 27:51 Relative color will feel fully “safe to use” 29:02 Vanilla CSS will make a comeback 30:33 Brought to you by Sentry.io 30:58 CSS mixins and functions spec solidifies CSS Custom Functions and Mixins Module Level 1 33:25 Container style queries will ship everywhere CSS if statements 35:40 Vertical centering jokes will stubbornly persist 36:20 VS Code will reach feature parity with Cursor 38:47 More VS Code forks will appear 39:46 React Compiler drops Babel 40:34 React server components will pop 42:17 Remix re-emerges as something new 43:17 React Native will have its time 44:21 TanStack Start and Tanstack will pop 45:46 SvelteKit gets more granular data loading 46:06 Local first apps will take off 46:43 Bun keeps doing “wild but loved” non-standard features, Bun will launch a platform-as-a-service 48:22 Vite stays king 51:07 Laravel will release a CMS 52:44 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: DARKBEAM Flashlight UV Black Light Wes: WOOZOO Fan Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Odessa and Ector County exemplify the Stench of Local Government at present: Citizens said no to bonds to build a new courthouse; officials gave them the middle finger and went ahead anyway with a $200 million project with debt from C.O. bonds. Odessa's civic cheerleader crew ran a RINO/liberal slate with big money backing for city council, swept out the conservatives, and immediately went on a tax raising spree that may turn out to be illegal. But don't worry, city officials are going to spend more of the people's money to protect their tax increase! Notice how in both stories the reporter left out the background.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.ACU graduate and left-liberal Obama appointed federal judge, Robert Pitman, blocks Texas new age verification law for app stores. Pitman claims minors have a right to access anything without verifying age so when will he overturn all the other things we require age verification for?Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

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In this episode of the Vantage HR Influencers Podcast, Kiran Steven, COE - Talent Management at Jockey & Speedo, shares valuable insights on how leadership architecture is a key driver of organizational success. He discusses the critical role of designing effective leadership models that foster a strong company culture, enhance decision-making, and build high-performing teams. Kiran Steven highlights how leadership architecture can transform HR practices and drive long-term success within organizations, offering actionable advice for HR leaders looking to optimize leadership frameworks and achieve sustainable growth. 

Drs. Kaul and Adegunsoye discuss advanced technologies to improve early detection and treatment of interstitial lung disease in veterans, with innovative approaches including the MAVRIC trial and AI-powered risk prediction models. These efforts aim to transform pulmonary care by identifying high-risk patients and developing targeted interventions.

Healthcare does not lack workers; it lacks a work model capable of supporting them. Modern care assumed infinite elasticity from clinicians, but that model has reached its limit. What comes next is not incremental change; it is reconfiguration: team-based, patient-centered, digitally enabled, and economically aligned with value. When the work is redesigned, the workforce stabilizes. This necessary reconfiguration is not a trend; it is an inescapable reality.

In this episode Robin Fjellner & Dean Barker talk about pedagogical models in PE along with Dr. Lars Bjørke who is an associate professor at University of Inland Norway. They start by mentioning how they got to know models and then go into different aspects such as how models may be used and what models become relevant from a didaktik perspective.A truly Scandinavian analysis of models!

Send us a textIn our latest WTR Flashcast, host Tim Gerdeman and technology analyst James Kisner break down Water Tower Research's initiation of coverage on C3 AI (NYSE: AI). They explore how C3 serves as an "enterprise AI operating layer" that sits above cloud providers and foundation models, helping large organizations connect AI capabilities to their internal data and workflows. The discussion covers C3's recent financial reset and leadership transition, the growing importance of federal government customers, and how generative and agentic AI are becoming the front door into the platform. James also walks through why C3 has become a credible acquisition candidate for strategic buyers like Microsoft or IBM. 

TL;DR LLMs pretrained on data about misaligned AIs themselves become less aligned. Luckily, pretraining LLMs with synthetic data about good AIs helps them become more aligned. These alignment priors persist through post-training, providing alignment-in-depth. We recommend labs pretrain for alignment, just as they do for capabilities. Website: alignmentpretraining.ai Us: geodesicresearch.org | x.com/geodesresearch Note: We are currently garnering feedback here before submitting to ICML. Any suggestions here or on our Google Doc are welcome! We will be releasing a revision on arXiv in the coming days. Folks who leave feedback will be added to the Acknowledgment section. Thank you! Abstract We pretrained a suite of 6.9B-parameter LLMs, varying only the content related to AI systems, and evaluated them for misalignment. When filtering the vast majority of the content related to AI, we see significant decreases in misalignment rates. The opposite was also true - synthetic positive AI data led to self-fulfilling alignment. While post-training decreased the effect size, benign fine-tuning[1] degrades the effects of post-training, models revert toward their midtraining misalignment rates. Models pretrained on realistic or artificial upsampled negative AI discourse become more misaligned with benign fine-tuning, while models pretrained on only positive AI discourse become more aligned. This [...] ---Outline:(00:15) TL;DR(01:10) Abstract(02:52) Background and Motivation(04:38) Methodology(04:41) Misalignment Evaluations(06:39) Synthetic AI Discourse Generation(07:57) Data Filtering(08:27) Training Setup(09:06) Post-Training(09:37) Results(09:41) Base Models: AI Discourse Causally Affects Alignment(10:50) Post-Training: Effects Persist(12:14) Tampering: Pretraining Provides Alignment-In-Depth(14:10) Additional Results(15:23) Discussion(15:26) Pretraining as Creating Good Alignment Priors(16:09) Curation Outperforms Naive Filtering(17:07) Alignment Pretraining(17:28) Limitations(18:16) Next Steps and Call for Feedback(19:18) Acknowledgements The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: December 20th, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/TcfyGD2aKdZ7Rt3hk/alignment-pretraining-ai-discourse-causes-self-fulfilling --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:

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Mental health is an important part of our overall health, but many people confront barriers that keep them from accessing the mental health care they need. A program in Boston aims to  address mental health disparities by disrupting traditional health care models. The Boston Emergency Services Team, or BEST, is led by Dr. David Henderson, chief of psychiatry at Boston Medical Center.  BEST brings together mental health providers, community resources, law enforcement, and the judicial system to deliver care to people in need of mental health services. Henderson says bringing mental health providers alongside police responding to calls for service for mental health needs has helped reduce the number of people with mental illness ending up in jails and prisons. “The criminal justice system has, by default, become one of the largest mental health systems … around the country as well,” Henderson says. “People with mental illness are in jails and prisons, at a percentage that they really should not be.” In a conversation that first published in 2024, Henderson speaks with Movement Is Life's Hadiya Green about what it takes to ensure people in need of mental health services get the help they need, why it's important to train providers to recognize unconscious biases, and what it means to provide trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care.

Most food founders think fundraising means perfecting your pitch deck. Angel investor Katie Dunn says you're starting in the wrong place.In our conversation, Katie breaks down the three fundamentals that actually get investors to meet with you, and say yes: understanding investor thesis (and why it saves you from wasting time), leveraging warm introductions instead of cold pitching, and building a financial model that shows exactly how you'll reach profitability.We cover the investment basics every founder needs to know—what a safe note actually is, why angels want equity, and whether regional brands can get funded (spoiler: yes, but with different deal structures). Katie also shares her strong recommendation on why your first hire should be finance, not marketing, and how to make it ridiculously easy for investors to want to help you.If you're considering fundraising or just want to understand how investment actually works in food CPG, this episode gives you the straight talk you need.Connect with Katie:Website: katiedunn.comAdvisory Board: The Masthead StrategyLinkedIn: Katie DunnInstagram: @iamkatiedunnTikTok: @iamkatiedunnJoin The Good Food CFO Community:Follow us on Instagram: @thegoodfoodcfoWatch on YouTube: @thegoodfoodcfo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegoodfoodcfo.substack.com/subscribe

Amid the rise of billion-parameter models, I argue that toy models, with just a few neurons, remain essential—and may be all neuroscience needs.

Funding talks for OpenAI's $10B from Amazon progress. Models enhance search and recommendations. Cloud leaders collaborate.Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the top of dirt late model racing, there are only a handful of major chassis players. But when you venture away from the big tours, there are others building, pushing things forward, and helping people go race. On this special episode of the Daily, Warrior Race Cars owner Mike Nuchols takes us inside racing at the local and regional level, talks the cost of late model racing, putting dirt late models in a wind tunnel, and a lot more.

Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent (December 21, 2025) Total Time: 11m5s Homily Notes (AI) Click HERE

In this episode, Claire Souch is joined by Tom Philp, CEO of Maximum Information; James Lay, AVP of Product Management at Verisk; and Stephen Martin, Head of Catastrophe Modelling at Westfield Specialty, for a timely discussion on the future of catastrophe model evaluation, and why it's no longer enough to simply trust what's in the black box. As new specialist model vendors emerge and market expectations evolve, the panel unpacks a growing demand for transparency, interoperability and smarter ways to adopt models that fit real-world portfolios. At the heart of the conversation is a shared belief: the industry doesn't just need more models, it needs better ways to evaluate and use them. In this conversation, they explore: Why traditional model validation no longer meets the needs of modern risk teams The shift from 'black box' outputs to meaningful model evaluation that supports business decisions How tools from Maximum Information and Verisk's Model Exchange reduce the burden on small or lean teams The role of Oasis as a framework for opening up access across multiple model vendors Why standardisation and open data formats are essential for meaningful interoperability The growing role of niche vendors in reshaping perceptions of model transparency How automation is changing the regulatory and investor reporting game Why this is more than a tech upgrade—it's a cultural reset in catastrophe modelling Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.

Late in the season, numbers lie. In this Week 16 episode, the Sharp Squares team breaks down how public perception, brand bias, and outdated assumptions distort the market. You'll hear why injuries, motivation, game environment, and late-season psychology matter more than raw power ratings, and how sharp consensus forms when multiple models point in the same direction. This episode focuses on process, not predictions. If you want to understand why certain lines stay inflated and how professionals think about mispriced games in December, this is the framework.

Have you ever wondered how to create structure for your distributed team — without taking away their flexibility? We often hear leaders ask how to balance business needs with employees' desire for autonomy. That's where Core Hours with Flexibility comes in: a distributed work model that allows everyone to work when they're at their best, while still ensuring there's dedicated time each day for real-time collaboration. Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we're diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we've identified while working with remote and hybrid teams. This episode breaks down the Core Hours with Flexibility Model — which helps you align your team's schedules without forcing everyone back to the same rigid 9-to-5. We cover: How to set clear boundaries and expectations that empower teams to manage their time effectively What to consider before adopting the Core Hours with Flexibility Model for your distributed workforce The biggest challenges of implementing this model — and how to maintain fairness across time zones We'll be breaking down the rest of all of these work models on future episodes, so subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss out! And if you're a People or HR leader who wants a more detailed breakdown of the 12 distributed work models (and an easy framework to decide which works best for your organization)... Download a copy of our Distributed Work Success Playbook today! TIMESTAMPS: [02:36] How the Core Hours with Flexibility Model improves coordination while giving employees the flexibility to manage their own schedules. [03:38] What are some of the key principles to applying core hours with flexibility in your workplace? [04:56] What are some of the most common challenges for this Distributed Work Model? [05:41] How to know if the Core Hours with Flexibility Model is best fit for your organization? LINKS: info@inclusioninprogress.com www.inclusioninprogress.com/podcast www.linkedin.com/company/inclusion-in-progress  Download our Distributed Work Models Playbook to learn how to find the distributed work model that enables your teams to perform at their best. To learn more about Help Scout's distributed work strategy, check out Episode 137 Distributed Work Experts: Lessons from Help Scout. Want us to partner with you on finding your best-fit hybrid work strategy? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company's DEI and remote work initiatives. Subscribe to the Inclusion in Progress Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get notified when new episodes come out! Learn how to leave a review for the podcast.

If you're in the SEO industry, you know Darren Shaw and his company, Whitespark.If you're not... well you're still in for a good episode as we barely even talk about SEO!We go deep into how Darren is able to run a 7-figure agency and equally sized SaaS that is well recognized in the SEO industry. On top of that, we talk about he's still able to find the time to remain a subject matter expert in the SEO field, make all these YouTube videos, build winning teams, vibe code new SaaS products, and maintain his personal brand.Darren is everywhere all the time and still running a more successful business than we are... how?Check out Whitespark at https://whitespark.ca and follow Darren and Whitespark on all the social medias:https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenshawwhitespark/https://www.facebook.com/darrenshawseohttps://www.youtube.com/@WhitesparkCa-----SPONSOR: Tiiny HostThis week's episode is sponsored by Tiiny Host. Use code "grow" and get 50% OFF your first month of a Pro or Pro Max plan at https://tinyhost.com/agencies.-----JOIN THE FREE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/uvHRRRFVRDOur recommended agency tools:everbrospodcast.com/recommended-tools/----------------------------------⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always, if you enjoyed this episode or this podcast in general and want to leave us a review or rating, head over to Apple and let us know what you like! It helps us get found and motivates us to keep producing this free content.----------------------------------Want to connect with us? Reach out to us on the everbrospodcast.com website, subscribe to us on YouTube, or connect with us on socials:YouTube: @agencygrowthpodcastTwitter/X: @theagency_uLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agencypodcastFacebook: facebook.com/theagencyuInstagram: @theagencyuReddit: r/agency & u/JakeHundleyTikTok: @agency.u

In our latest episode, Deputy Editor Dr. Zam Kassiri (University of Alberta) interviews authors Dr. German González (Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina), Dr. Rebecca Ritchie (Monash University), Dr. Pooneh Bagher (University of Nebraska Medical Center), and Dr. Hiroe Toba (Kyoto Pharmaceutical University) about the latest Guidelines in Cardiovascular Research article by Sveeggen et al. that helps researchers tackle the sources of variability in experimental models of diet-induced cardiometabolic syndrome. This podcast is a must-listen for any researcher using a diet-induced food model of disease. The authors discuss different food composition with details about type and source of fat and macronutrients, as well as environmental factors that can influence metabolic outcomes. These guidelines serve as a framework for researchers to optimize dietary interventions in cardiometabolic syndrome models and improve the predictive value of preclinical findings for translational applications. Listen now to hear more, including bonus multi-language summaries in both Spanish and Japanese.   Timothy M. Sveeggen, Pooneh Bagher, Hiroe Toba, Merry L. Lindsey, Rebecca H. Ritchie, Verónica J. Miksztowicz, and Germán E. González Guidelines for diet-induced models of cardiometabolic syndrome Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, published October 7, 2025. DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00359.2025

Welcome to AI Unraveled (December 19, 2025): Your daily strategic briefing on the business impact of artificial intelligence.The "Prompt Engineer" bubble has burst. As we approach 2026, the era of paying six figures for "interaction fluency" is over, replaced by a violent correction in the AI labor market. In today's strategic briefing, we unpack The "Cyborg" Talent Strategy—a radical restructuring of how enterprises hire for the AI age.We dive deep into why flagship models like Gemini 3.0 have become structurally "lazy" and "sycophantic," rendering the "AI Enthusiast" hire dangerous. We introduce the two critical roles you must recruit now: the Forensic Reviewer (who audits AI lies) and the Integration Architect (the "Maestro" who manages agent swarms).Key Topics:The Executive Summary: Why the "Prompt Engineer" is obsolete and why the "Enthusiast" is a liability.The Technical Crisis: Understanding Gemini 3.0's "Laziness," "Sycophancy," and "Evaluation Paranoia."The Strategy Shift: Moving from "Human-in-the-Loop" (Bottleneck) to "Human-on-the-Loop" (Air Traffic Control).Role Deep Dive: The Forensic Reviewer—recruiting for "Trust Zero" and hallucination scrubbing.Role Deep Dive: The Integration Architect (Maestro)—orchestrating RAG, context windows, and MCP servers.The "Cyborg" Interview: The exact questions to ask to test for skepticism and architectural discipline.Governance: ISO 42001 and the infrastructure of trust.Keywords: Cyborg Talent Strategy, Prompt Engineering Dead, Gemini 3.0 Laziness, Forensic Reviewer, Integration Architect, AI Maestro, ISO 42001, AI Sycophancy, Human-on-the-loop, AI Recruitment 2026, Etienne NoumenSource: https://djamgatech.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AI-Hiring-Strategy_-Skeptics-Over-Evangelists.pdfHost Connection & Engagement:Connect with Etienne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enoumen/Advertise on AI Unraveled and reach C-Suite Executives directly: Secure Your Mid-Roll Spot here: https://forms.gle/Yqk7nBtAQYKtryvM6

Show Highlights Include: 00:00 – Introduction & Why These Topics MatterFrank and Stacey explain why this episode focuses on the six themes that got the most traction from advisors in 2025.03:28 – Data as an Asset and Its Impact on ValuationWhy CRM, data quality, and accessibility now play a major role in how buyers evaluate advisory firms.08:10 – Industry Consolidation and the LPL - Commonwealth Ripple EffectHow major M&A deals are reshaping recruiting packages, advisor leverage, and firm competition.13:56 – Staying in the Driver's Seat During AcquisitionsWhy advisors should evaluate whether they would still choose their firm if given a clean slate.17:04 – W-2 Models, Independence, and the “Swimming Upstream” TrendThe rise of independent W-2 structures and why some advisors are moving back toward them.21:51 – Deal Evolution, Multiples, and Private Equity Reality ChecksWhat advisors need to understand about headline multiples, deal structures, and long-term control.31:16 – From Practitioner to EntrepreneurThe mindset shift required to build scalable, enterprise-level advisory businesses.36:37 – Marketing, Video, and the Cost of InactionWhy visibility, authenticity, and decisive action are no longer optional for growth-focused advisors.This episode is a practical, candid look at where the industry is today - and what advisors should be thinking about as they plan their next move.Learn more about our companies and resources:-Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitions:https://eliteconsultingpartners.com-Elite Marketing Concepts | Marketing Services for Financial Advisors:https://elitemarketingconcepts.com-Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions:https://eliteadvisorsuccessions.com-JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisors:https://jedidatabasesolutions.comListen to more Advisor Talk episodes:https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/podcasts/

“Models are still the bread and butter in gravity and magnetics interpretation. Interpreters still have to condition the data properly, and that's half technical, half art.” Betty Johnson shares how her early career in gravity and magnetics grew from curiosity, hands‑on learning, and rapidly changing technology. She explains how potential field methods remain valuable for addressing energy, water, and climate challenges because they are affordable, scalable, and deeply rooted in Earth's history. Her reflections underscore the importance of high-quality data, solid fundamentals, and ongoing learning. KEY TAKEAWAYS > Gravity and magnetics remain essential because they are cost‑effective, scalable, and useful across many energy and environmental applications. > Strong fundamentals in physics, geology, and modeling help interpreters make better decisions and collaborate across disciplines. > Good data, field experience, and continuous learning are critical for building a long and impactful geophysics career. LINKS * Read "The Meter Reader—The tools of the trade in gravity and magnetics, 1978–1988" at https://doi.org/10.1190/tle44090738.1 * Elizabeth A. Johnson, "Gravity and magnetic analyses can address various petroleum issues" at https://doi.org/10.1190/1.1437844 * Elizabeth A. E. Johnson, "Use higher resolution gravity and magnetic data as your resource evaluation progresses" at https://doi.org/10.1190/1.1437846 THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY STRYDE STRYDE enables high-resolution subsurface imaging that helps emerging sectors such as CCS, hydrogen, geothermal, and minerals de-risk and accelerate exploration - delivered through the industry's fastest, most cost-efficient, and agile seismic solution. Discover more about STRYDE at https://stryde.io/what-we-do.

How do you tackle deforestation and climate change while strengthening local economies? What's the role of trees in securing food, water, and livelihoods? And what if environmental nonprofits acted more like sales organizations, with scalable, partner-driven models?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Hank Dearden, Executive Director of ForestPlanet. Hank discusses:How ForestPlanet plants high volumes of trees at very low cost through partnerships with local NGOs.Why ForestPlanet emphasizes community-led initiatives, vetting, and supporting tree-planting organizations in developing countries.How planting trees revitalizes soil, retains water, and improves food and income security.The role of agroforestry and permaculture in transforming degraded land into sustainable ecosystems.Why tree planting is “the catalyst” in a larger chain of environmental and economic benefits.The critical relationship between upstream tree planting and downstream mangrove restoration and fish population health.How ForestPlanet works with corporate partners to plant trees for every product sold. These partnerships benefit ForestPlanet, local communities AND the corporations.References:ForestPlanet WebsiteSupport ForestPlanetThe Hidden Life of Trees, by Peter WohllebenMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarityLicense code: RQWZMZXYSBVT16ZW

Continuing our examination of AI in 1000 days, we discuss the use of finely tuned small language models for highly specific use cases.

In this episode of the Real Life Theology podcast, the discussion centers around the implementation of disciple-making movements within and alongside established church structures. The hosts weigh the pros and cons of running parallel disciple-making initiatives either under a single church umbrella or as independent entities. They highlight the importance of aligning church vision with biblical examples and modern pathways, emphasizing swift transition from being found by Christ to becoming a leader. The conversation also covers practical steps for churches to adopt these principles, including training programs and cohorts designed to foster rapid disciple multiplication. The episode underscores the need for a strategic commitment to God's broader vision for community transformation. Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/

Jason Calacanis is the host of the All-In Podcast, This Week in Startups, co-founder of the Launch Accelerator, and the “3rd or 4th investor in uber”.We go inside the origins of All-In, how they decide what to talk about each week, and if Jason thinks it helped swing the election.We also talk lesson from starting 7 media companies over the past three decades, what he's learned from studying the world's best interviewers, joining Sequoia's first scout program, his investing strategy at Launch, the story of being the “3rd or 4th investor in Uber", what people underestimate about Elon, and what it was like inside the Twitter buyout in 2022.Thank you to Austin Petersmith for helping brainstorming topics for the conversation.Thanks to Numeral for supporting this episode. It's the end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance. Try it here: ⁠https://www.numeral.com⁠Timestamps:(3:34) Interviewing lessons from Oprah, Charlie Rose(6:48) How to ask good questions(12:20) Jason's favorite upcoming podcasters(17:57) Starting 7 media companies(22:50) How he'd start a new media company today(27:56) In-person experiences, “Bang Bang” in Japan(32:44) Vinyl bars, smartphones, mental health(38:41) Origin of the All-In Podcast(42:58) All-In's influence on the 2024 Election(46:58) Why All-In got so political(52:35) Media lessons from Trump(55:01) Joining Sequoia's very first scout program(57:55) Jason's VC investing strategy(1:03:55) How Launch competes with other accelerators(1:08:46) Fundraising is a numbers game(1:13:06) Investing in Uber and Robinhood Seed rounds(1:18:31) Origin of “3rd or 4th investor in Uber” meme(1:20:57) How Jason got the first Model S(1:26:19) What people underestimate about Elon(1:27:37) Inside the Twitter takeover(1:31:44) Career advice for young people(1:35:22) Jason's experience taking GLP-1's(1:40:05) How All-in picks topics each weekReferencedHowie: ⁠https://howie.com/⁠All-In Podcast: ⁠https://allin.com/⁠Bret Easton Ellis (Podcast): ⁠https://www.breteastonellis.com/podcast⁠Red Scare (Podcast): ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Scare_(podcast)⁠Preet Berrara (Podcast): ⁠https://cafe.com/stay-tuned-podcast/⁠Adam Friedland Show: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAdamFriedlandShow⁠The Insider (Movie): ⁠https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140352/⁠Launch: ⁠https://www.launch.co/⁠Ro: ⁠https://ro.co/⁠Follow JasonTwitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Jason⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/⁠Follow TurnerTwitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TurnerNovak⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovak⁠Subscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: ⁠https://www.thespl.it

PREVIEW: General Blaine Holt warns that military war games frequently escalate toward nuclear conflict, a tendency that integrating artificial intelligence might accelerate rather than mitigate. He argues that current models often lead to "civilization consequences," necessitating new simulation constructs focused on de-escalation despite aggressive geopolitical rhetoric.

For Dr. Zak Kohane, this year's advances in AI weren't abstract. They were personal, practical, and deeply tied to care. After decades studying clinical data and diagnostic uncertainty, he finds himself building his own EHR, reviewing his child's imaging with AI, and re-thinking the balance between incidental and missed findings. Across each story is the same insight: clinicians and machines make mistakes for different reasons — and understanding those differences is essential for safe deployment. In this episode, Zak also highlights where AI is spreading fastest, and why: reimbursement. While dermatology and radiology aren't broadly using AI for interpretation, revenue-cycle optimization is advancing rapidly. Meanwhile, ambient documentation has exploded — not because it increases accuracy or throughput, but because it improves clinician satisfaction in strained systems. Yet the most profound theme, he argues, is values. Models already show implicit preferences: some conservative, some aggressive. And unlike human clinicians, no regulatory framework examines how those preferences form. Zak calls for a new form of oversight that centers patients, recognizes bias, and bridges clinical expertise with technical transparency. Transcript.

Explore the future of continence care with Adrian Wagg, Joan Ostaszkiewicz, and Kristine Talley as they spotlight nursing-led models that are making a real difference in patient outcomes. Recorded at ICS-EUS 2025 Abu Dhabi. Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions. Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

Tune in for an insightful conversation between host Dr. Heidi Jannenga and Dr. Keaton Ray, PT, DPT, OCS, co-founder and COO of MovementX, for an inspiring look at how physical therapists can thrive outside traditional insurance contracts. Keaton shares MovementX's evolution from cash pay to a diversified payer mix built on creative partnerships, including on-site care in correctional facilities. Together, Heidi and Keaton break down a practical playbook for clinic owners:  Know your KPIs and cash flow,  Train your team to communicate value,  Plan for short-term volume dips, Start small with community partnerships before scaling. Listen in for a candid and practical conversation on how to diversify revenue while staying true to what matters most: patient care. Learn more: https://movement-x.com/  https://www.webpt.com/podcast    

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This week on Catalyst Tammy speaks with Namee Oberst, co-founder of LLMWare about her unique journey into AI. Namee spent years as a corporate attorney and is now developing small language models for legal and financial organizations. She's solving for the pain points that she experienced for years. Namee and Tammy discuss the importance of small language models in building trust and touch on the future of legal work in an AI-driven world. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Namee Oberst LLMWareLearn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Clubhouse model is proving that community and purpose can transform lives for people with serious mental illness. In this episode, Josh Seidman, Chief External Impact Officer for Fountain House, explores how the organization pioneered the Clubhouse model, a psychosocial rehabilitation approach built on community, partnership, and purpose rather than clinical hierarchies. Since its start in 1948, the model has expanded to 380 Clubhouses in 33 countries, helping members rebuild their lives through work, education, and connection. Data show that Clubhouse members experience higher employment, better housing, and reduced loneliness, while the model lowers Medicaid costs by 21%, saving society over $11,000 per person each year. Seidman also highlights participatory research projects like Measures That Matter and the Fountain House United Research Network (FHURN), which empower members to shape meaningful metrics and improve quality outcomes. Tune in and learn how community-driven innovation and lived experience are reshaping the future of behavioral health care! Resources: Connect with and follow Josh Seidman on LinkedIn. Follow Fountain House on LinkedIn and explore their website. If you want to find a clubhouse, visit the Clubhouse International website.

Mike & Tommy dive into 1-Click Notebooks, exploring how to start using them and the various customizations available. They discuss why these notebooks are essential for enhancing your Power BI experience, aiming to provide practical tips for effective implementation.https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/transform-model/service-notebookshttps://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/deep-dive-into-using-notebooks-with-your-semantic-model-preview/Get in touch:Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page.Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitipsSubscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVvSubscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tipsFollow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

What if we could predict how chemicals affect human lungs without using animals? In this episode of Sounds of Science, Mary McElroy, Head of Discovery Toxicology and Pharmacology at Charles River, joins us to explore a groundbreaking collaboration with MatTek Life Sciences. Together, they're pioneering human-relevant, non-animal models that could revolutionize inhalation toxicology. From 3D lung tissues to computational dosimetry, discover how science is catching its breath and moving toward a safer, more ethical future. Show NotesInhalation Toxicology | Charles River Mini Organs Offer Alternative Method for Predicting Drug Safety and Efficacy Alternative Methods Advancement Project | Charles River Charles River, in Collaboration with MatTek Corporation, Awarded Grant from the Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives to Advance Research Alternatives 

Are we witnessing an AI-fueled gold rush or the early signs of an epic crash? Listen to these hard-hitting discussions on bubbles, breakthroughs, and the real impact behind Silicon Valley's AI obsession. Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year': the Architects of AI The AI Wildfire Is Coming. It's Going to Be Very Painful and Incredibly Healthy. 'ChatGPT for Doctors' Startup Doubles Valuation to $12 Billion as Revenue Surges Trump Pretends To Block State AI Laws; Media Pretends That's Legal It's beginning to look a lot like (AI) Christmas Amazon Prime Video Pulls AI-Powered Recaps After Fallout Flub Could America win the AI race but lose the war? Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026 Border Patrol Agent Recorded Raid with Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses The countdown to the world's first social media ban for children US could demand five-year social media history from tourists before allowing entry Reddit making global changes to protect kids after social media ban - 9to5Mac There are no good outcomes for the Warner Bros. sale Paramount CEO Made Trump a Secret Promise on CNN in Warner Bros. Convo Whatnot's Schlock Empire Shows Digital Live Shopping Can Thrive in America The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect Microsoft Excel Turns 40, Remains Stubbornly Unkillable - Slashdot Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeps The Game Awards — analysis and full winners list Microsoft promises more bug payouts, with or without a bounty program An ex-Twitter lawyer is trying to bring Twitter back Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Iain Thomson, Owen Thomas, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: shopify.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT ventionteams.com/twit zscaler.com/security helixsleep.com/twit

AI models feel smarter than their real-world impact. They ace benchmarks, yet still struggle with reliability, strange bugs, and shallow generalization. Why is there such a gap between what they can do on paper and in practiceIn this episode from The Dwarkesh Podcast, Dwarkesh talks with Ilya Sutskever, cofounder of SSI and former OpenAI chief scientist, about what is actually blocking progress toward AGI. They explore why RL and pretraining scale so differently, why models outperform on evals but underperform in real use, and why human style generalization remains far ahead.Ilya also discusses value functions, emotions as a built-in reward system, the limits of pretraining, continual learning, superintelligence, and what an AI driven economy could look like. Resources:Transcript: https://www.dwarkesh.com/p/ilya-sutsk...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7naO... Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures](http://a16z.com/disclosures.  Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donna Farhi returns to talk with J about conscious pedagogic models that foster independence and moving towards grounded sensitivity. They discuss homesteading and the contrast between natural and digital worlds, recovering from a fractured pelvis, meaning of pedagogy, baking bread, horizontal communication, checks and balances, contraction in the industry, being relevant to the times, ground rules and agreements, sticking with the word yoga, fitness and perfected bodies, post-pandemic landscapes, and evolving into the future.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM. Say thank you - buy J a coffee. Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Are we witnessing an AI-fueled gold rush or the early signs of an epic crash? Listen to these hard-hitting discussions on bubbles, breakthroughs, and the real impact behind Silicon Valley's AI obsession. Time Magazine's 'Person of the Year': the Architects of AI The AI Wildfire Is Coming. It's Going to Be Very Painful and Incredibly Healthy. 'ChatGPT for Doctors' Startup Doubles Valuation to $12 Billion as Revenue Surges Trump Pretends To Block State AI Laws; Media Pretends That's Legal It's beginning to look a lot like (AI) Christmas Amazon Prime Video Pulls AI-Powered Recaps After Fallout Flub Could America win the AI race but lose the war? Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026 Border Patrol Agent Recorded Raid with Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses The countdown to the world's first social media ban for children US could demand five-year social media history from tourists before allowing entry Reddit making global changes to protect kids after social media ban - 9to5Mac There are no good outcomes for the Warner Bros. sale Paramount CEO Made Trump a Secret Promise on CNN in Warner Bros. Convo Whatnot's Schlock Empire Shows Digital Live Shopping Can Thrive in America The Military Almost Got the Right to Repair. Lawmakers Just Took It Away Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect Microsoft Excel Turns 40, Remains Stubbornly Unkillable - Slashdot Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeps The Game Awards — analysis and full winners list Microsoft promises more bug payouts, with or without a bounty program An ex-Twitter lawyer is trying to bring Twitter back Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Iain Thomson, Owen Thomas, and Jason Hiner Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: shopify.com/twit NetSuite.com/TWIT ventionteams.com/twit zscaler.com/security helixsleep.com/twit

Kristy, Whitney, and Astrid discuss practical strategies for freelance models to diversify income, reduce burnout, and build more stable careers. We share personal stories and actionable ideas including virtual figure modeling, subscription platforms, virtual assistant work, agencies, acting, makeup, photography, remote shoots, event hosting, selling art references, teaching, and mentorship. Listeners get simple tips on audience transformation, pricing, boundaries, and weighing the risks and rewards of each side hustle. If you're interested in making income via Whitney's Online Figure Drawing Platform, here is the link! silhouetteandshadow.org/ 

Full article: Decoupling Visual Parsing and Diagnostic Reasoning for Vision–Language Models (GPT-4o and GPT-5): Analysis Using Thoracic Imaging Quiz Cases What is the bottleneck in ongoing attempts to use vision-language models to interpret radiologic imaging? Pranjal Rai, MD, discusses this recent AJR model by Han et al. that seeks to differentiate the roles of visual parsing and diagnostic reasoning toward impacting VLM performance.

What happens when the persona becomes the product? We sit down with creator and model Annie Miao to explore the strange, funny, and sometimes tender space where AI influencers, VTubers, and deepfakes collide with mental health, body image, and the business of being online. From cat ears to consent, we unpack why audiences follow people more than topics—and how that changes what “authentic” even means.Annie traces her path from bullied band kid to internet-native creative, sharing how the web offered belonging long before real life did. We get into the economics behind modern media—OnlyFans as a curiosity-powered Patreon, Hollywood and gaming chasing billion-dollar budgets, and the course economy where coaches coach coaches. Along the way, we challenge the culty edges of “life optimization” and ask what creators actually owe their communities: disclosure, value, and boundaries.Our most important pivot lands on mental health and body image. We talk toxic positivity, why suffering can be a teacher, and how body neutrality helps when self-love feels impossible. Models and bodybuilders aren't immune to dysmorphia—if anything, the pressure can be worse. So we trade mirror battles for kinder questions: What does my body let me do today? How do I nourish it without shame? With AI blurring faces and voices, we propose a simple ethic: tell the truth, label the edits, and keep the humanity in the loop.If you're curious about AI e-girls, burned out on hustle sermons, or just trying to feel like yourself on the internet, this one's for you. Hit follow, share with a friend who lives online, and leave a review telling us where you think authenticity goes next. Support the showYou can find us on social media here:Rob TiktokRob InstagramLiam TiktokLiam Instagram

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In this episode, we're joined by Munawar Hayat, researcher at Qualcomm AI Research, to discuss a series of papers presented at NeurIPS 2025 focusing on multimodal and generative AI. We dive into the persistent challenge of object hallucination in Vision-Language Models (VLMs), why models often discard visual information in favor of pre-trained language priors, and how his team used attention-guided alignment to enforce better visual grounding. We also explore a novel approach to generalized contrastive learning designed to solve complex, composed retrieval tasks—such as searching via combined text and image queries—without increasing inference costs. Finally, we cover the difficulties generative models face when rendering multiple human subjects, and the new "MultiHuman Testbench" his team created to measure and mitigate issues like identity leakage and attribute blending. Throughout the discussion, we examine how these innovations align with the need for efficient, on-device AI deployment. The complete show notes for this episode can be found at https://twimlai.com/go/758.

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We Like Shooting Episode 640 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Midwest Industries, Die Free Co., Medical Gear Outfitters, Mitchell Defense, Rost Martin, and Swampfox Optics   Welcome to the We Like Shooting Show, episode 640! Our cast tonight is Jeremy Pozderac, Savage1r, Jon Patton, and me Shawn Herrin, welcome to the show!   - Gear Chat Nick - KRG Bravo Unplugged KRG Bravo Shawn - GLOCK Unveils Ergonomically Enhanced Generation 6 Models ## Key Points Summary Intro This summary captures the main takeaways from the Glock Gen 6 launch coverage featuring John from the Warrior Poet Society. The discussion centers on design changes, practical improvements, and shooting impressions, with notes on market timing and pricing. Sponsorships were not part of the core content. Center Key design changes and their practical impact - Grip and texture: The new texture sits between Gen 4 and RTF2; two backstraps including a palm swell are provided. The texture extends higher on both sides for a more secure hold, especially in hot conditions. - Ergonomics: Deeper trigger guard undercut reduces the “Glock knuckle” issue; the grip surface is larger, improving surface area for those with bigger hands; the grip shape swells in the midsection for a more natural wrap. - Controls: Deeper slide serrations, especially on top, enhance manipulation from either end of the slide. The ambidextrous slide release remains, and the pistol uses a single recoil spring (as in earlier generations) while retaining some material from the B-series. - Magwell and contour: The magwell is more flared; the overall contour resembles a topographic map, broadening the hand placement area and increasing leverage for a stronger grip. - Gas pedals and holster compatibility: Gas pedals are built into the frame on both sides with material reduced to protect compatibility with Gen 5 holsters; the goal is a functional improvement without forcing new holsters. - Optics and plates: The plate system is not MOS; it uses a polymer insert that sits lower on the slide and acts like a crush washer under tension. Footprints include Delta Point and RMR; optic-ready configuration remains, with some models rumored to feature polymer sights. - Sights and optics readiness: The factory setup is optics-ready, with some early photos showing polymer sight options. - Barrel and reliability: The Marksman barrel remains, but the extractor housing has been redesigned to be removable for easier maintenance and to reduce installation errors. - Handling and feel: The grip bite is strong but not overly tacky, enabling fast, controlled manipulations without the gun sticking to the hand. Models, availability, and pricing - US launch models: Gen 617 (with Glock 47 form factor), 19-length slide paired to a full-size grip (G45-like); overseas, Glock 49 appears as a variant. - Optics-ready configuration: All examples are MOS-ready or compatible, with plates included for common footprints. - Pricing and timing: MSRP is anticipated around $750; production units were slated to begin arriving in January, with possible earlier availability as information evolves. - Accessories and maintenance: An updated extractor housing system is highlighted as simplifying field maintenance and reducing failure risks due to improper screw length. User experience and feedback - Hand feel: The curved, swollen midsection improves leverage and comfort; the grip texture provides secure grip without excessive tackiness, avoiding slip during rapid manipulation. - Shooting impressions: A large, controlled sampling (nine pistols and thousands of rounds) yielded consistent ejection and reliable cycling during demonstrations; full independent testing will further validate reliability. - Community notes: Gen 5 users worried about slide-lock issues may benefit from deeper cuts and reinforced stops; modular grip options were not part of the initial rollout, though patent activity suggests ongoing development. Outro Takeaway: Gen 6 Glock delivers meaningful ergonomic and grip improvements, while maintaining optics readiness and reliability expectations. The US market rollout is aimed for January with a target MSRP near $750; overseas options include Glock 49. Next steps include comprehensive independent testing, longer-term reliability data, and broader real-world reviews. Stay tuned for updates, and consider price-alert subscriptions for stock and accessory availability. Shawn - Kinetic Development Group's Q4 Success and Future Growth Plans Kinetic Development Group (KDG) is experiencing significant growth, closing Q4 with strong increases in sales across various distribution channels, attributed to the demand for its firearm accessories. Looking ahead to 2026, KDG plans to introduce new products and enhance capabilities, which may impact the firearm accessory market by providing innovative solutions for shooters. Bullet Points Shawn - Steiner Optics Unveils Innovative ATLAS Aiming System Steiner Optics has launched the ATLAS, a compact multi-emitter aiming and illumination device aimed at military, law enforcement, and professional security users, as well as the commercial market. It features co-aligned emitters, user-friendly controls, and a durable design, positioned as a versatile tool for operational use. The introduction of the ATLAS may influence purchasing decisions within the gun community, particularly for those seeking advanced aiming systems. The MSRP begins at $4,024.99. Shawn - Taurus Raging Hunter: Now Available in .350 Legend Taurus has launched a new version of its Raging Hunter revolver series chambered in .350 Legend, catering to shooters seeking a revolver suitable for hunting with straight-walled cartridges. The new models feature barrel lengths of 10.5 and 14 inches, and include enhancements for recoil management and accessory compatibility. This addition expands options for hunters in areas with regulations favoring straight-walled cartridges, positioning the Raging Hunter to appeal to a broader market segment within the gun community.   Gun Fights Step right up for "Gun Fights," the high-octane segment hosted by Nick Lynch, where our cast members go head-to-head in a game show-style showdown! Each contestant tries to prove their gun knowledge dominance. It's a wild ride of bids, bluffs, and banter—who will come out on top? Tune in to find out! WLS is Lifestyle Hoover's Legal Rollercoaster ## Key Points Summary,**Intro**,This summary distills the latest developments surrounding Matt Hoover, the CRS Firearms creator, after a lengthy legal battle tied to the so-called “auto key card.” The focus is on the factual timeline, legal questions, and current status as Hoover emerges from federal prison into a halfway house. The material below omits sponsorship references and concentrates on the core events and implications for Hoover, his case, and ongoing appeals., ,**Centerpiece Facts & Timeline**,,- **Subject and backdrop**: Matt Hoover, known for the CRS Firearms YouTube channel, was linked to advertisements for the auto key card—a novelty item featuring a lightning-link-like etching intended to imply automatic-fire capability. The item did not function as advertised, and there is no evidence Hoover owned, sold, or manufactured machine guns or auto key cards.,- **Arrest and charge**: Despite the nonfunctional etching and absence of direct ownership or manufacturing activity, Hoover was arrested and charged with trafficking machine guns. The case connected him to Christopher Justin Irvin, the creator of the auto key card.,- **Sentencing dynamics**: The pre-sentencing report highlighted Hoover's clean criminal record and his role as the family's primary breadwinner, presenting a favorable background for leniency. Yet, prosecutors sought the maximum sentence, arguing aggressive measures despite the limited direct involvement in weapon manufacture or sales.,- **Contested assertions**: The government asserted extreme accusations, including a claim that Hoover married to prevent her testimony, despite Hoover and his wife sharing multiple children. These assertions drew skepticism and counter-arguments during proceedings and appellate discussions.,- **Gag order controversy**: The government attempted to impose gag orders on journalists covering the case. Those efforts were challenged and ultimately overturned, favoring press freedom and coverage of the proceedings.,- **Appeals process**: Hoover and Irvin both appealed their convictions to the Eleventh Circuit. The Eleventh Circuit heard the appeal in September, but no published decision had been issued at the time of reporting. The appellate discussion centers on evidentiary standards, the government's interpretation of the auto key card's legal status, and potential misapplications of trafficking statutes given the novelty item's nonfunctional nature.,- **Current status**: Hoover has been released from federal prison into a halfway house to serve the remainder of his sentence, effectively transitioning from confinement to supervised community-based placement. He is not at home, but he is no longer in a traditional prison setting. The case remains active on appeal, with the circuit court's decision pending.,- **Context and implications**: The broader implications touch on how prosecutors frame “trafficking” related to nonfunctional or novelty items, the evidentiary boundaries for associating creators with distributors, and the practical impact on families and communities tied to defendants in high-profile cases.,- **Public calls to action**: Viewers and supporters are encouraged to engage with ongoing legal debates, follow the Eleventh Circuit decision when released, and participate in related community discussions. Acknowledgment of the current status, while staying tuned for further updates,

New Discoveries Challenge Cosmic Models: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that ground-based telescopes have directly imaged exoplanets and debris discs, the James Webb Telescope found a barred spiral galaxy in the early universe defying evolutionary models, scientists discovered organic sugars on asteroid Bennu, and admits solar cycle predictions have been consistently incorrecT. 1955