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If you thought a rainy Monday would slow this crew down, you've clearly never listened to The Rizzuto Show.The gang kicks off the week talking about storms, gardening wins, and Lauren's surprisingly strategic mosquito-fighting citronella operation. What starts as a wholesome conversation about plants immediately takes a hard left turn into shirtless concertgoers, Busch Stadium tarp-off culture, and one unforgettable performance where audience members decided clothing was entirely optional.Meanwhile, Moon's travel plans hit a snag overseas, but the crew agrees that being stranded in Germany isn't exactly the worst problem a person can have. Eat some bratwurst, grab some schnitzel, and enjoy the delay.The conversation only gets weirder from there.Rizz shares stories from a packed Primus concert full of forty-somethings reliving their glory days, psychedelic mishaps, and enough progressive rock to make your brain do cartwheels. Lauren recaps her weekend performing in Illinois while discovering that Stairway to Heaven apparently inspires men to remove their shirts in large numbers.Then comes one of the biggest revelations of the episode: Rizz officially gets the results of his sleep study. The diagnosis? Moderate sleep apnea. The reactions? Exactly what you'd expect from this crew. CPAP jokes, oral appliance confusion, Bane impressions, and a surprising amount of enthusiasm from listeners who have somehow turned sleep disorders into a lifestyle community.The gang also dives into youth sports after Rizz's son competes in a jiu-jitsu tournament featuring revenge matches, international competitors, and enough chokeholds to humble an entire family. Along the way they discuss sportsmanship, parenting, and why combat sports parents seem significantly calmer than hockey parents.As the daily comedy show rolls on, the crew tackles travel regrets, revealing the destinations Americans wish they had skipped. Vegas tops the list, proving that losing your savings, your dignity, and possibly your marriage all in one weekend may not be the vacation package people hoped for.You'll also get:Denver Airport conspiracy theoriesSmoking statistics and nostalgiaAmsterdam travel storiesFood poisoning warnings for barbecue seasonSmall-town fight-night memoriesWhy old cigarette ads were somehow even crazier than you rememberLike every great daily comedy show, this episode somehow manages to combine practical health advice, bizarre travel stories, accidental life lessons, and absolute nonsense into one glorious Monday morning ride.If you're looking for a daily comedy show packed with laughs, random tangents, listener stories, and the kind of conversations that only make sense before 10am, you've found your people.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Storms, gardening wins, and Lauren's surprisingly strategic mosquito-fighting citronella operation. What starts as a wholesome conversation about plants immediately takes a hard left turn into shirtless concertgoers, Busch Stadium tarp-off culture, and one unforgettable performance where audience members decided clothing was entirely optional.Meanwhile, Moon's travel plans hit a snag overseas, but the crew agrees that being stranded in Germany isn't exactly the worst problem a person can have. Eat some bratwurst, grab some schnitzel, and enjoy the delay.The conversation only gets weirder from there.Rizz shares stories from a packed Primus concert full of forty-somethings reliving their glory days, psychedelic mishaps, and enough progressive rock to make your brain do cartwheels. Lauren recaps her weekend performing in Illinois while discovering that Stairway to Heaven apparently inspires men to remove their shirts in large numbers.Then comes one of the biggest revelations of the episode: Rizz officially gets the results of his sleep study. The diagnosis? Moderate sleep apnea. The reactions? Exactly what you'd expect from this crew. CPAP jokes, oral appliance confusion, Bane impressions, and a surprising amount of enthusiasm from listeners who have somehow turned sleep disorders into a lifestyle community.The gang also dives into youth sports after Rizz's son competes in a jiu-jitsu tournament featuring revenge matches, international competitors, and enough chokeholds to humble an entire family. Along the way they discuss sportsmanship, parenting, and why combat sports parents seem significantly calmer than hockey parents.Denver Airport conspiracy theoriesSmoking statistics and nostalgiaAmsterdam travel storiesFood poisoning warnings for barbecue seasonSmall-town fight-night memoriesWhy old cigarette ads were somehow even crazier than you rememberThe gang dives into the growing trend of people carrying separate work and personal phones in the name of mental health. Is it a brilliant life hack or just another thing to forget to charge? Lern almost had dreams of becoming a two-phone legend herself with plans for a "Learner Phone" burner setup before the deal disappeared faster than our motivation after lunch.Then it's time for Crap On Celebrities, where music news gets weird in all the right ways. Greta Van Fleet is back with new music, Peter Gabriel dusts off a song that apparently spent four decades sitting in a vault, and Disturbed is preparing new music while earning perhaps the most accurate parody album commercial we've ever produced. If you've ever wondered what a greatest hits collection consisting entirely of "AH-WAH-AH-AH-AH" sounds like, congratulations, your dream has arrived.We also discuss Rod Stewart's health issues, Frankie Valli finally canceling tour dates at age 92, and whether somebody should gently escort certain performers toward a comfortable pool chair and a nice afternoon nap.Ever wonder if your marriage can survive an overbearing mother-in-law, a 45-minute commute, and an AI girlfriend who always texts back? The gang dives headfirst into one of the most relatable relationship landmines on Earth: in-laws. From boundary issues and family dynamics to holiday stress and the delicate art of telling your parents to mind their own business, the crew shares personal stories about navigating marriage without accidentally starting a family civil war.Lern opens up about the difference between growing up in a loud, confrontational family versus marrying into a conflict-avoidant one. Scott flexes his surprisingly impressive relationship with his mother-in-law. Rizz explains how cultural differences, strong personalities, and family expectations can create tension even when everybody genuinely loves each other. It's relationship therapy... if your therapist occasionally gets distracted by fart jokes.Then things get statistical.The crew breaks down research on what actually predicts divorce. Expensive weddings? Bad sign. Long commutes? Not helping. Smoking habits, family history, education levels, age at marriage, and even church attendance all make the list. Some of the findings make sense. Some are surprising. And some spark a debate about whether staying married and staying happily married are actually the same thing.Of course, because this is a daily comedy show, the conversation quickly pivots into the glorious luxuries of being single. Sleeping diagonally. Ordering whatever food you want. Leaving cake untouched in the refrigerator. Taking naps without explanation. Buying appliances without committee approval. And perhaps most importantly, enjoying unrestricted household fart privileges.Things get even weirder when Harvard research enters the chat with findings about prostate health that leave the room simultaneously educated and uncomfortable. Just when you think the show can't possibly get more ridiculous, an AI company starts hiring "masturbation consultants" for product testing, and everyone collectively questions what timeline we're currently living in.Finally, the gang tackles the rapidly growing world of AI romance. Is having an AI girlfriend cheating? Is it harmless? Is it just a glorified Tamagotchi with emotional support features? Nobody has a definitive answer, but everyone has concerns. The debate turns into one of the most fascinating discussions of the episode as the crew explores loneliness, technology, relationships, and whether AI companionship is helping people or quietly replacing human connection.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Denver International Airport to build pedestrian walkways between concoursesThe 1 Undiscussed Illness That Spikes During The Summer, According To DoctorsWorrying new bullying trend emerging in school cafeterias, mental health experts warnYou can now get paid $2K a month to be an AI 'masturbation consultant'Walmart 30-minute-or-less delivery now available in St. Louis marketFlorida Taco Bell Keep Your 'Chimichanga' to Yourself ... 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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Eddy Benoit Jr.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Eddy Benoit Jr.

In part 2, S. E. Cupp digs into how to maintain integrity in a chaotic media environment. She distinguishes healthy scientific and journalistic skepticism from conspiratorial content spirals — and explains why some “alternative voices” deserve a hearing while others don't. Cupp shares how she sets firm on‑air boundaries (including saying no to harmful pairings) to protect her family, her audience, and her mental health — and how those choices can improve the public conversation. Northwell is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

Host Chethan Sathya, MD, sits down with television host and political commentator S. E. Cupp to explore how a “moderate middle” of Americans can still lead in an era obsessed with extremes. Cupp traces her journey from Republican insider to independent conservative, sharing why principles—not parties—guide her in politics and public health. They break down how nearly every hot‑button health topic gets pulled into political trenches, and what it takes to build real inroads of agreement. Northwell is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

With the party endorsing conventions happening this weekend, Jason asks listeners what they want - more moderate candidates who maybe struggle to get endorsed? Or more activist candidates who are selected by the fringes of the parties?

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Jason talks about this weekend's party endorsing conventions. Does that process result in more activist candidates when many people seem to want more moderate candidates? Then he talks with MN Aurora President Saara Hassoun about a fun opportunity to take part in a Lynx/Aurora double-header on June 6th!

Addressing public fear, AI Valley uses historical analogies to argue for moderate regulation to build trust. Gary Rivlincompares AI to the automobile; early cars lacked seatbelts and killed thousands, yet society did not revert to horse-and-buggy travel. Similarly, 19th-century railroads only gained public confidence once government standards ensured safety and reliability. Currently, most Americans remain fearful of AI, making policy debates essential for building long-term trust in the technology. Rivlin also highlights the geopolitical dimension, noting China's goal to dominate AI by 2030. He argues society should focus on immediate dangers, such as autonomous AI in warfare, rather than Hollywood-style scenarios. (4/8)1902 LA

Wondering how I stopped drinking after trying to moderate for years? "Have I got a story for you!" says Michele. She ran a business, raised her daughter, kept things moving — and drank every night in a relationship where no one questioned it. Then the pandemic stripped away her structure, her purpose, and everything that had kept things manageable. She tried cutting back. She tried understanding it. Nothing stuck — until This Naked Mind gave her something willpower alone never could: a real understanding of what alcohol was doing to her, and the freedom to simply stop wanting it. Michele and Coach Cole discuss: How a functional habit quietly grew through a painful breakup, pandemic isolation, and lost purpose Why Michele spent her first year using This Naked Mind while still trying to moderate — and what finally changed The hospitalization that became her line in the sand How This Naked Mind helped her understand what alcohol was actually doing to her body and brain How shame became the thing that made drinking impossible to continue Reframing her hardest moments as the reason her daughter now has a fully present mom ADHD, generational patterns, and why "why can I stop sometimes but not others?" finally has an answer And more on identity, community, and what it means to find your own path to alcohol freedom… Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: Is Drinking In Moderation Possible? | Reader Question | EP 08 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-08-reader-question-moderation-possible/ Using Alcohol To Treat Adult ADHD | Amy's Naked Life | EP800 - https://thisnakedmind.com/using-alcohol-to-treat-adult-adhd-amys-naked-life-e800/ I use alcohol to be a better wife and mother | Reader Question | EP 238 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-238-reader-question-i-use-alcohol-to-be-a-better-wife-and-mother/ Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Green Chef, OSEA, Quince, and Shopify. BetterHelp: BetterHelp is offering our listeners 10% off at betterhelp.com/nakedmind  Green Chef: Green Chef is offering 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months at greenchef.com/nakedmind use code NAKEDMIND. OSEA: Get 10% off of your first order sitewide with code NAKEDMIND at OSEAMalibu.com Quince: get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/naked Shopify: Sign up for $1 month trial at shopify.com/mind

A really sweet energy in the room tonight. Challenging but lighthearted with a fair amount of single leg standing aimed at hip stability and core engagement. 

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with audio from Stephen A. Smith loudly proclaiming that he's a "Moderate", begging the question "what is a Moderate?" Our answer: a wanna be Democrat and/or anyone who's narrative translates as "blah-blah-blah". Also a Democratic Op-ed from Bill Crystal, audio from Bill Maher on antisemitism and shipping giants FedEx and UPS say they will pass through tariff refunds to customers. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your resort is 30–40% of your Walt Disney World budget. That means this isn'tjust a comfort decision — it's one of the most important financial decisionsof your entire trip. In this episode, Kelly Bennett breaks down every Value andModerate resort at Walt Disney World so you know exactly where to stay, whatyou're getting, and how to pay less for it.You'll learn why Pop Century Resort might be the single best value hotel onWalt Disney World property (hint: it involves a gondola ride to EPCOT), howArt of Animation's family suites can actually be the smart money move forlarger families, and which Moderate resort has a 15-story tower that mostDisney planners completely overlook.Key takeaways from this episode:• Pop Century's Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios is a real,  meaningful transportation advantage over the All-Star resorts• Art of Animation family suites (565 sq ft, 2 bathrooms, sleep 6) can beat  the math of booking two standard Value rooms for larger families• Coronado Springs' Gran Destino Tower delivers Deluxe-quality rooms at  Moderate prices — the most underrated resort at Walt Disney World• Disney releases room-only discounts (typically 20–35% off) multiple times  per year — booking at rack rate is almost always avoidable• The split-stay strategy lets you stay at two resorts on one trip while  Disney handles the luggage transfer for freeResources mentioned:Disney Budget Master Workbook ($27) — MyDisneyBrain.comWalt Disney World First-Timer's Complete Planning Guide ($37) — MyDisneyBrain.comNew Opening / My Disney Brain 2023Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE New Closing / My Disney Brain 2023Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the show

A great one to loosen up the lower back. A little core, lots of twists, a handful of folds, and some compassion. 

Your region was already shaping what you wore, what felt normal, and what got you sideways looks at dinner, long before you had any framework for personal style at all.   Colin Woodard's American Nations framework proposes that North America is actually 11 distinct cultures, each with founding values that have persisted for centuries.   The eleven nations: Yankeedom (New England to the upper Midwest): Founded by radical Calvinists. Deep investment in education, community improvement, and civic duty. New Netherland (New York City metro): Founded by the Dutch as a commercial trading hub. Pluralistic, cosmopolitan, entrepreneurial from the start. The Midlands (Pennsylvania to the central Midwest): Founded by Quakers who welcomed all. Moderate, consensus-driven, deeply suspicious of extremes. Tidewater (coastal Virginia and the Carolinas): Founded by English gentry who recreated a feudal aristocracy. Hierarchical, formal, oriented toward tradition and lineage. Greater Appalachia (the Appalachian backcountry to the Ozarks): Founded by Scots-Irish borderlanders. Fiercely independent, deeply suspicious of outside authority. Deep South (South Carolina to east Texas): Founded by Barbadian planters who built a slave society. Ceremonial, hierarchical, intensely communal within its own ranks. El Norte (the southwest borderlands): The oldest European culture on the continent. Hardworking, independent, shaped by two nations simultaneously. The Left Coast (coastal Alaska to northern California): Founded by New England missionaries and Appalachian prospectors. Idealistic, innovative, convinced it can build something better. The Far West (the interior West to the Great Plains): Shaped by the extraction economy and harsh climate. Pragmatic, self-reliant, resistant to outside control. New France (Quebec and Louisiana): Founded by French colonists who prioritized relationships over hierarchy. Communal, convivial, with a strong sense of place and pleasure. First Nation (northern Canada and Alaska): The nations that predate all the others. Cultures built on deep relationship with land, community, and living tradition. In this episode I'm applying that lens to style, introducing the 11 nations and their regional style archetypes, and asking a question most style advice never thinks to ask: which parts of your style are actually yours? Let's connect! To suggest a podcast topic, send email to hello@signaturestylesystems.com. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Start with The Congruence Code! Check out the FREE video masterclass: The Myers-Briggs Key to Signature Style.  

Luke had an amazing birthday weekend that he is still recovering from, but Andrew wants to instead talk about his lunch on Saturday. They also get a TBTL Junior Sluggers update from Coach Ben, and a listener tries to tell the difference between modern art and a sleeping man. 

A Note from James:What is actually going on in Iran?I have Brandon Webb on the show today. He's a former Navy SEAL, he's written a ton of books about the military and life in the military, then he wrote a murder mystery series set in the military, and now he has a parenting book out.Brandon also runs SOFREP.com, a major military intelligence news site. He came on for a quick episode to answer the big question: what is actually happening in Iran, and what might happen next?Episode Description:In this fast-moving topical episode, James talks with former Navy SEAL and SOFREP founder Brandon Webb about Iran, regime instability, the Strait of Hormuz, and how modern military power is being used differently than it was in Iraq and Afghanistan.Brandon argues that the top levels of Iran's leadership have been badly disrupted, creating confusion about who is actually in charge and who the U.S. or Israel could negotiate with. From his perspective, that leadership vacuum creates two possible outcomes: either a moderate power center emerges inside the regime, or Iran's already strained economy worsens and the population rises up again.The conversation also tackles the biggest fear many listeners may have: whether this turns into another long, grinding U.S. nation-building project. Brandon's answer is no. He sees this as a different kind of military and intelligence operation—less about occupying territory, more about using special operations, air dominance, intelligence networks, and local opposition pressure.What makes this episode useful is that it cuts through the broad panic and gives listeners a clear framework: leadership disruption, economic pressure, domestic unrest, proxy networks, energy markets, and the question of whether Iran's regime can still hold itself together.What You'll Learn:Why Brandon thinks Iran's leadership disruption is the key fact driving everything else.The two outcomes he sees as most likely: a moderate negotiator emerging or a popular uprising.Why he does not think this becomes Iraq-style nation-building.How Iran's proxy network shapes the conflict beyond Iran's borders.Why the Strait of Hormuz threat may matter less than it would have decades ago.How Brandon thinks special operations and intelligence support may define the next phase of modern warfare.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] A Note from James: what is actually happening in Iran?[02:33] Brandon's two most likely outcomes[02:35] Leadership disruption inside Iran[03:28] The Strait of Hormuz as Iran's “ace” card[04:00] Why the nuclear issue matters[04:51] Economic pressure and oil sales[05:08] Why civilians may be hesitant to rise up again[05:32] Moderate regime figure or popular uprising?[06:00] Why Brandon sees Iran as a long-standing threat[06:23] Iran's proxies in Yemen, Lebanon, and Gaza[06:51] Who is actually in charge inside Iran?[07:41] What a leadership vacuum might look like[08:19] CIA, Mossad, and opposition support[09:55] Is this another Iraq?[10:14] Brandon's view of modern military force[10:45] Venezuela as a case study[11:48] Regime change vs. nation-building[12:20] Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, and infrastructure risk[12:41] Why Brandon thinks oil disruption may be manageable[13:30] Alternative oil flows and pressure on China[14:02] James summarizes Brandon's view[14:36] Why Brandon thinks this is not a boots-on-the-ground war[15:26] What Afghanistan should have taught the U.S.[16:00] Dubai, UAE, and regional risk[16:36] Why Iran may have targeted the UAE[17:12] Closing thoughtsAdditional Resources:SOFREP, the military and foreign policy news site Brandon Webb runs as editor-in-chief. Brandon Webb's official website and biography. Brandon Webb's books page. Puddle Jumpers, Brandon Webb's new parenting book. Wall Street Journal interview with Brandon Webb about Puddle Jumpers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It seems that hostility is now reserved for those who see themselves as moderate political thinkers. There's also antagonism towards moderate religious believers or those who try to be open-minded and objective about things. Here's an episode of Ground Zero that is relevant 22 years later, as Clyde Lewis calls for a ceasefire in THE WAR ON THE MODERATE. The original broadcast was on February 4, 2014.

A moderate one with deep twists and a few balance challenges. Super bright energy this morning.

Scoot talks about CNN analyst Van Jones recently defending Fetterman, stating that being a "moderate Democrat" should not be "illegal" in the party. Are voters more reluctant to admit to being moderate Democrats or moderate Republicans?

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The average family of four spends $6,000–$12,000 on a Walt Disney World vacation. Most of it is optional.In this episode, I'm breaking down the Five Cost Buckets of every Disney trip — two are fixed, three are almost entirely negotiable — and showing you exactly how a real family can visit Walt Disney World for under $4,000 without cutting the magic.You'll learn:The only legitimate place to buy discounted Disney tickets (and the scam sites to avoid)Why staying off-property can save your family $700–$1,400 — and what you actually give upThe grocery delivery trick that saves $200–$400 on food before you even walk into a parkWhen to buy Genie+ and when to skip it entirelyThe counter service meals that are genuinely better than the $60 sit-down optionsI also walk through three real budget scenarios — Budget ($3,964), Moderate ($5,509), and Premium ($8,609) — for the same 5-day family trip, so you can see exactly where the money goes and where it doesn't have to.

Click here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinHere's the Left of Lansing "Friday Short" for May 1, 2026!Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Kristen McDonald-Rivet from the 8th District in Bay, Midland, Saginaw, and Genesee Counties won her election despite Trump winning her district in 2024.But despite Trump's falling poll numbers, and a majority of working class Democratic base voters begging congressional Democrats to grow a spine and oppose the Trump Regime's constant corruption, McDonald-Rivet keeps making some puzzling votes in her first term in office. She's voted in favor of giving the regime broad surveillance powers, of passing a pro-corporate farm bill, and for MAGA anti-immigration and pro-ICE bills. And McDonald-Rivet released a statement critical of how delegates acted and voted at the Michigan Democratic Party Convention, in which her sister lost party's attorney general nominating race. Pat Johnston talks about McDonald-Rivet's record, and why it's a stark example of what working class voters don't want from their representatives in this day of The Trump Regime. In this week's "Last Call," Pat shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court's MAGA majority's decision to essentially eradicate the Voting Rights Act. 48:38-50:46: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can!leftoflansing@gmail.comLeft of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!Music provided by Wanderbeats. To hear the latest project, visit Space Leopard on various streaming sites, or visit: https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceLeopardClick here to donate $5 on Left of Lansing on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/15494297/joinClick here to vote on the LOL Weekly Web Poll!NOTES:"‘Dangerous and Shameful': 42 House Democrats Help GOP Send Trump Spying Bill to Senate." By Jessica Corbett of Common Dreams "McDonald Rivet defends vote for Laken Riley Act during swearing-in ceremony in Flint." By Andrew Roth of Michigan Advance Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Kristen McDonald-Rivet statement on the Michigan Democratic Party Convention

There are towns in Texas named New Deal, Fair Play, Progresso, Utopia—and even Buck Naked!But what you won't find is any town called “Moderate, Texas.” I offer this curiosity to the monied powers and milquetoast party leaders who keep insisting that Democrats must moderate their progressive policies, abandon their egalitarian commitments, and become more… well, more corporate.Hello – today's majority hates the everyday arrogance, avarice, and abuse that corporate supremacy has unleashed on workers, consumers, local businesses, family farmers, the poor, the sick, the “different,” our environment… and democracy itself.The time when “captains of industry” were admired is long-gone. Today's billionaire prigs – such as Bezos, Musk, and Zuckerberg – are clownishly greedy and foolish, becoming so reviled that they can't go out in public. As journalist Perry Bacon points out in New Republic, even moderate Democrats aren't moderate anymore: “Around 70 percent” of them, he reports, bemoan the fact that Party leaders are “too timid in taxing the rich, taxing corporations, and cracking down on companies that break the law.”Polls aside, you can find out how moderates (and even conservatives) feel about moving the Party of the People to the middle of the road by visiting rural areas in Virginia, Illinois, Texas, or other states being invaded by autocratic corporate billionaires trying to usurp vast amounts of land water and energy for their AI data centers. Locals are furious at this plutocratic power grab and wondering if anyone will stand with them in full-force populist rebellion against the profiteers.We're in a 1932 moment. Far from becoming a corporate kiss-up party, people want and need Democrats to be the kick-ass party!Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has testified before Congress several times over the past month. Chelsea Cirruzzo, Washington Correspondent for STAT News, offers analysis as to why he seemed to move away from some of the more radical MAHA messaging he has promoted in the past. Photo: Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks at a White House event announcing the Make America Healthy Again Commission on May 22, 2025. (Credit: Joyce N. Boghosian/White House via Wikimedia Commons)

Today's EM Morning Brief covers a Storm Prediction Center Moderate Risk for severe weather across Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee with strong tornado potential, three large active wildfires (Highway 82 in Georgia, Hummingbird in New Mexico, and Poitrey Canyon in Colorado), Extremely Critical fire weather across far western Texas and eastern New Mexico, the latest USGS update on Kīlauea, the Peach Bottom radiological exercise opening this week, and continuing recovery operations in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands following Typhoon Sinlaku. EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.Takeaways:* The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for multiple states due to severe weather conditions.* Supercells are anticipated to develop today, potentially producing strong long track tornadoes and damaging winds.* Critical fire weather warnings have been issued for parts of Texas and New Mexico, with severe drought conditions persisting.* The CDC is actively monitoring a resurgence of measles, with nearly two thousand cases reported across numerous states.* Emergency preparedness exercises are currently underway in Maryland and Pennsylvania, focusing on nuclear facility readiness.* Significant wildfire activity is ongoing in several states, with mandatory evacuations in effect in Georgia.SponsorsThe NIMS Store - The NIMS Store - https://thenimsstore.com/SourcesStorm Prediction Center / NWS• SPC Apr 27, 2026 Day 1 Convective Outlook• SPC Apr 26, 2026 Day 1 Fire Weather OutlookDHS / CISA• DHS National Terrorism Advisory System• CISA Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories• CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CatalogFEMA• FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of Pennsylvania and Maryland (Peach Bottom REP exercise)• Residents of Maui, Hawaiʻi and Honolulu Counties Impacted by March Kona Low Can Apply for FEMA Assistance• President Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam (Typhoon Sinlaku)USGS• USGS Volcano Notice for Kīlauea (Apr 26, 2026)• Kīlauea Volcano UpdatesNIFC / InciWeb• Incident Management Situation Report, Sunday, April 26, 2026• NIFC National Fire News• Sand Drain Fire (FLFNF) on InciWebCDC / Public Health• CDC Health Alert Network archive• CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks (2026 data)U.S. Department of State• Travel AdvisoriesCalifornia• CAL FIRE Carbon Fire incident page• Forward progress stopped on 200-acre Brea brush fire (CBS LA)• USGS Earthquake Catalog (Daly City Apr 26 M3.0)• Two earthquakes strike near Daly City; largest M2.9 (ABC7)Colorado• Cooler weather slows growth of Poitrey Canyon Fire (CBS Colorado)Florida• A look at Florida's largest active wildfires (WUFT/WUSF)• Lynn Haven, FL Rescission of Precautionary Boil Water Notice• Sand Drain Fire (FLFNF) on InciWebGeorgia• Wildfire in Brantley County grows to more than 20,000 Acres (WTOC)• Highway 82 Fire maps, evacuations, road closures (First Coast News)• GEMA April 2026 Wildfires page• Gov. Kemp Declares State of Emergency for South Georgia WildfiresHawaii• USGS HVO Kīlauea Volcano Notice (Apr 26, 2026)• Office of the Governor (HI): FEMA Affirms Major Disaster Declaration for HawaiʻiMaryland & Pennsylvania• FEMA to Evaluate Readiness for Peach Bottom REP ExerciseSevere Weather (April 27 outbreak)• Severe storms and tornadoes, multi-day central U.S. outbreak (CNN)• Multi-day severe weather outbreak forecast for the Plains (EarthSky)New Mexico• Gila National Forest Hummingbird Fire Update 4/26/2026 (NM Fire Info)• Hummingbird Fire prompts evacuations near Gila National Forest (Santa Fe New Mexican)North Carolina• Boil water advisory lifted in Kannapolis (WBTV)Texas• SPC issues Extremely Critical fire weather outlook for far W TX Panhandle (The Watchers)Guam & CNMI• FEMA Emergency Declaration for Guam (Typhoon Sinlaku)• Joint FEMA-USACE operations underway following Super Typhoon Sinlaku (Army.mil)• HHS Secretary Declares Public Health Emergency for Guam, CNMI (ASPR) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Mikki breaks down a major 2025 study using UK Biobank wearable data to challenge one of the most widely accepted rules in exercise science. For decades, we've been told that one minute of vigorous activity equals two minutes of moderate activity. But the data tells a very different story. Drawing from over 73,000 participants, this episode unpacks how vigorous movement may be four to ten times more effective depending on the health outcome. Mikki explains what actually counts as “vigorous” (it's more accessible than you think), the physiological mechanisms driving these benefits, and how small bursts of effort throughout your day can meaningfully impact long-term health. This is a practical, evidence-based rethink of how to approach movement for metabolic health, cardiovascular fitness, and longevity.Key Highlights: Why the long-standing 1:2 activity ratio doesn't hold up  What “vigorous” really means in real-world terms  How short bursts of effort impact cardiovascular and metabolic health  The surprising limits of light activity for disease risk reduction  Practical ways to incorporate high-value movement into daily life Contact Mikki:https://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwillidenNZ listeners - save 10% off Calocurb by using the code Mikkipedia10 at www.calocurb.co.nzSave 20% on all Nuzest Products WORLDWIDE with the code MIKKI at www.nuzest.co.nz, www.nuzest.com.au or www.nuzest.comCurranz supplement: MIKKI saves you 25% at www.curranz.co.nz or www.curranz.co.uk off your first order

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3372: Dr. Neal breaks down how steady aerobic exercise compares to HIIT, showing that while high-intensity workouts are time-efficient, moderate activity supports whole-body health, from muscles to brain function. By combining both approaches, you can avoid burnout, reduce injury risk, and unlock better long-term results. It's a practical reminder that consistency and variety matter more than choosing one “perfect” workout style. Quotes to ponder: "Moderate intensity, steady state aerobic exercise improves the health of nearly every cell in the body, our muscles, our gut cells, and even brain cells." "Too much high intensity activity can lead to burnout or injuries." "All movement is valuable. Sitting less and moving more consistently is the key." Episode references: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): https://www.acsm.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3372: Dr. Neal breaks down how steady aerobic exercise compares to HIIT, showing that while high-intensity workouts are time-efficient, moderate activity supports whole-body health, from muscles to brain function. By combining both approaches, you can avoid burnout, reduce injury risk, and unlock better long-term results. It's a practical reminder that consistency and variety matter more than choosing one “perfect” workout style. Quotes to ponder: "Moderate intensity, steady state aerobic exercise improves the health of nearly every cell in the body, our muscles, our gut cells, and even brain cells." "Too much high intensity activity can lead to burnout or injuries." "All movement is valuable. Sitting less and moving more consistently is the key." Episode references: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): https://www.acsm.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, the House Intel member, former FBI agent and national intelligence subcommittee chair, joins Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer to break down to chat about being a moderate in today's GOP, FISA and MUCH more.

This was a fun, lighthearted one; challenging but mostly fundamental. It went by so fast. 

Croup is a clinical syndrome of upper airway obstruction defined by barking cough, stridor, and hoarseness. Management hinges on severity assessment, universal corticosteroid use, and selective epinephrine. The key clinical task is distinguishing typical croup from high-risk mimics that require urgent airway intervention. Learning Objectives Differentiate croup from other causes of pediatric upper airway obstruction using key historical and physical exam features. Apply a severity-based approach to croup management, including appropriate use of corticosteroids and nebulized epinephrine. Recognize clinical features that suggest alternative or life-threatening diagnoses requiring escalation of care. References Cooke A, Conway S, Griffin L. Croup: Rapid Evidence Review. Am Fam Physician. 2026;113(3):254-258. Gates A, Johnson DW, Klassen TP. Glucocorticoids for Croup in Children. JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(6):595-596. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.0834 Bjornson CL, Klassen TP, Williamson J, et al. A Randomized Trial of a Single Dose of Oral Dexamethasone for Mild Croup. N Engl J Med. 2004;351(13):1306-1313. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa033534 Bjornson CL, Johnson DW. Croup. Lancet. 2008;371(9609):329-339. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60170-1 Bjornson C, Russell K, Vandermeer B, Klassen TP, Johnson DW. Nebulized Epinephrine for Croup in Children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013;(10):CD006619. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD006619.pub3 Transcript This transcript was generated using Descript and subsequently reviewed and lightly edited for spelling, grammar, and clarity. Minor inaccuracies may remain, and the audio recording should be considered the definitive version of this content.  Welcome to PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast. As always, I'm your host, Brad Sobolewski. And today we're gonna talk about croup. We're gonna focus on diagnosis, severity based management, and how to differentiate it from scarier high risk conditions that may present similarly, but behave very differently. So croup is best understood as a clinical syndrome of upper airway obstruction caused by inflammation at the level of the larynx and subglottis. So in most cases this is viral laryngotracheitis, most commonly due to parainfluenza virus. But as you'd expect multiple viruses can cause it. The subglottis is the narrowest portion of the pediatric airway. So even small amounts of edema create large increases in airway resistance. So that's why the clinical picture is so consistent. You've got inspiratory stridor, hoarseness, and that characteristic barking cough, which either sounds like a seal or a dog, and yes, of course, I know the difference between the two coughs because I was a biology major. This is primarily a disease of children between six months and three years of age with a peak incidence in the second year of life. It's really, really common, like one and a half percent of all ED visits, maybe 350,000 visits a year, and 85% of these kids have mild disease. Hospitalization is rare. The range is variable, about two to 8% of cases, and return visits occur in about three to 5%. Fewer than 1% of children, a lot fewer, require intensive care or airway intervention. Honestly, most kids do really well. The ones who don't can get sick very quickly, and that's been my clinical experience. In the Northern Hemisphere, we see croup throughout the fall and winter, usually starting in around November and sort of tapering off by April. But that being said, I've seen croup-like symptoms every month of the year over the past couple of decades. Croup is absolutely a classic clinical diagnosis. A typical case begins with 12 to 48 hours of viral prodrome, you know, body aches, fever, congestion, cough, followed by often abrupt nighttime onset of barky cough and stridor. Symptoms fluctuate, and they're generally worse with agitation and get better when the kid is calm. That variability is the key feature. So what you'll have is a child who wakes up after sleeping for a few hours with a barky cough and then noisy stridor. This freaks parents out, and this is not hyperbole. There's this little center in the back of your brain that's like, please don't stop breathing and die. So appropriately, they're worried about the kid, they call emergency medical services, they bring them to the emergency department, and by and large, by the time they get there, the stridor has resolved. The kid is calm, and parents will say, I swear he looked a lot worse at home. Trust me, we believe you parents, this is what croup does. When I'm taking a history of croup, I get all of these details. Are there any sick contacts? If the parents are worried about a foreign body inhalation or ingestion, then I'm worried about a foreign body inhalation or ingestion. Listen to the lungs, inspect their airway. Always check the ears for concomitant otitis and I'll feel their trachea. I'll actually grab and hold the trachea and move it. Kids with croup really don't have a painful trachea. Kids with bacterial tracheitis, aside from looking more toxic, actually have a lot of pain when they move their trachea. Testing for croup is generally unnecessary. Labs and viral studies do not change management, and imaging is really reserved for atypical presentations or when you're considering an alternative diagnosis like a foreign body. If you do get an X-ray, what you're looking for is the classic steeple sign on the AP view. It is seen in croup, but it's not 100% sensitive nor specific. Once you've made the diagnosis of croup, it's important to assess severity, and remember that I said that most kids are mild. So mild croup is defined by the absence of stridor at rest. So they may have some stridor when they're upset or even a little bit of hoarseness or noise. It's important to listen to many, many children with croup to get a sense of this. Moderate croup includes stridor at rest with mild to moderate retractions. So at rest means that the child is in a position of comfort. They're calm with a parent, and they've generally been that way for about 10 to 15 minutes. Sometimes that's how long it can take for the stridor to dissipate once you get the kid calm. Severe croup, which is fortunately rare, involves marked work of breathing, agitation, fatigue, need for oxygen, altered mental status, and this aligns with the Westley croup score. It formalizes stridor, retractions, air entry, cyanosis, and mental status. But really, in practice, most of us get very good at bedside assessment of croup. Management of croup starts with corticosteroids. This is one of the highest-yield interventions that we have in pediatric emergency medicine. Every child with croup should receive dexamethasone. Typically 0.6 milligram per kilogram as a single dose up to a maximum of 10 milligrams. Some places will use 0.15 milligram per kilogram. Locally, we often give the IV formulation orally. It's 10 milligrams per mL. Tastes bad, but pairs reasonably well with apple juice. The oral suspension is 1 milligram per mL, tastes terrible, and pairs nicely with being spit on the ground by toddlers. The evidence behind dexamethasone is very robust. The main benefit is that it reduces return visits and hospital readmissions by about half, and those return visits include doctor's offices and emergency departments. In a Cochrane review of 1,679 children, glucocorticoids reduce return visits or readmissions with a risk ratio of 0.52, so that translates to a number needed to treat of seven. I've certainly seen seven or more croup kids during one shift, so for every seven children treated with dexamethasone, one return visit is prevented. Symptom improvement begins within about two hours and lasts at least 24 hours, but maybe up to a couple of days. Hospital length of stay for kids that get steroids is reduced by an average of 15 hours as well. Serious adverse events are rare. It's well tolerated, and other than the taste, kids do fine with it. And importantly, the benefit is consistent across all severities of croup, mild, moderate, and severe. So when you explain this to families who are very scared about their kids, but now their kid is looking better and you're only giving them a single medicine, not doing any tests or X-rays or anything, I think you have to frame the medicine in terms of what it's going to do for them over the next couple of days. So one way of explaining this to families would be to say something like this is a steroid called dexamethasone. It reduces the swelling in your child's airway that's causing the barky cough and noisy breathing. Most children start feeling better within a couple of hours, and the benefit lasts at least a full day, if not longer. Without this medicine, about one in five children need to come back because symptoms get worse again. You really get two bad days with croup in most cases. With this medicine, the risk of returning drops to about one in 10, so it cuts the chance of coming back in half. We can expect your child's cough to start improving over the next day or two. Most children are feeling a lot better within 48 hours, though a little bit of hoarseness and cough can last for a week to about 10 days. So it's possible that when your child goes to sleep later tonight, they may experience that barking cough and noisy breathing again. They're almost certainly going to be upset. The steroid blunts enough of the swelling so that you are much more likely to have them free of distress and stridor, that noisy breathing, once you get them calm. So if they're upset, get them calm, and if in about 10 minutes the stridor and noisy breathing get better, that's the dexamethasone doing its job and you can safely stay home. For children with moderate or severe croup, we're gonna use nebulized racemic epinephrine. It works fast by reducing airway edema by constricting inflamed blood vessels. You'll see improvement in stridor and work of breathing often within 30 minutes. The effect is transient and largely gone by about two hours, and you need to do a structured reassessment at about 30 minutes after the racemic epinephrine. If the child's clearly better, continue that observation for up to two hours. If they're unchanged or worse, repeat the epinephrine and start thinking more carefully about your diagnosis and disposition. Because it's got such a short duration, that two hours after treatment is the most common time period, though some institutions and some children will need to be observed a little bit longer. If they remain well appearing with no stridor at rest, normal oxygenation, minimal work of breathing, and they can tolerate oral fluids, they can be discharged. If symptoms recur, they require repeated epinephrine, or they fail to improve, then you may have to escalate care and consider admission. Honestly, with croup, supportive care is still one of the most important things. You gotta keep kids calm by minimizing agitation. Parents are experts at this with their own children. Agitation worsens airway obstruction. Airway resistance is fourfold greater when the kid's upset. Give oxygen if the kid's hypoxic. Fortunately, this is rare. Antipyretics and fluids are great, do them. Humidified air has not been shown to provide meaningful benefit, and obviously we should avoid sedatives because they can suppress respiratory drive without improving airway patency. Many parents will say that their kid was better when they were exposed to cool air or mist in the shower. Those can help, but honestly, don't stick your kid's head in the freezer if it upsets them. Keep them calm, hold them, and comfort them. Alright, croup, barking cough, stridor, variable symptoms, easy, right? There are some other diagnoses that can mimic this or overlap that you shouldn't miss. Spasmodic croup is a related phenotype. You've got sudden nighttime onset, often minimal prodrome, and recurrent episodes. These kids are typically well between episodes, and the pattern becomes more apparent over time. Some kids will bark with every mild cold or stuffy nose up until about eight or nine, but they usually don't have stridor and respiratory distress. Bacterial tracheitis is progression to a more severe and dangerous airway infection. These children often start with viral symptoms and then rapidly worsen. They've got a high fever, they appear toxic. Most importantly, they fail to respond to standard croup therapy. Toxic appearance plus lack of response should immediately shift your diagnostic reasoning. These kids may have a lot of pain when you grab and move their trachea. The cough can be more junky because again, they've got purulent mucus in their trachea. Epiglottitis is defined by the absence of barking cough and the presence of drooling, dysphagia, and tripod positioning. These children are very anxious, they're very ill, their airway is at risk, and so your immediate priority is keeping them calm and having the airway managed in the safest environment, generally the operating room. Deep neck space infections, including retropharyngeal cellulitis and abscesses and peritonsillar abscesses, present with fever, neck stiffness, sometimes even torticollis, and lymphadenopathy. Kids won't really have a barky cough and the exam localizes to the neck rather than the airway alone. Acute foreign body aspiration presents with sudden onset symptoms, no viral prodrome, no barking cough, and sometimes some asymmetric exam findings. The diagnosis is frequently missed when clinicians anchor too early on croup. If you have an esophageal foreign body, remember that 70% of these get stuck at the thoracic inlet. So always think about a kid who sounded like they had croup and got croup treatments, but also has some swallowing issues and is the right age to put things in their mouth. This is when you see coins and button batteries and other things stuck not in the upper airway, but in the esophagus right behind it. Alright, now when it comes to disposition, most kids with croup are gonna be sent home. Children who improve, they have no stridor at rest, minimal work of breathing, can be discharged home with clear return precautions. Those with persistent symptoms, need for repeated racemic epinephrine, hypoxia, or concerning features should be admitted. For kids who continue to worsen despite standard therapy, escalation includes high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation as a bridge. Heliox can be used as a temporizing measure to reduce work of breathing. Fortunately, needing to intubate a child with croup is rare, but when it's needed, it can be challenging due to subglottic narrowing. You need the best proceduralists, and you should downsize your endotracheal tube by 0.5 to 1 millimeter smaller than usual. And I'll reiterate this again. The natural course of croup is really favorable for most kids. The fear's not gonna go away for the parents, this is a scary diagnosis, but I think with some reassurance, we can help them understand that this is something that is unlikely to cause significant problems and will get better. Most kids improve significantly within 48 hours, though like any other respiratory illness, symptoms can persist for a week or so. Severe outcomes are fortunately rare, and they almost always occur in children whose severity or alternative diagnosis was not recognized early. So again, here's my take-home points. Croup is a clinical diagnosis. Severity determines your management. Steroids, dexamethasone, should be given to all patients. Racemic epinephrine is used for moderate to severe disease with mandatory reassessment and observation. And most importantly, always reassess the diagnosis when the presentation does not fit the expected patterns. Things can get rough when you're barking up the wrong tree and thinking it's croup when it's actually something else. Well, I hope you enjoyed this episode on honestly one of the most classic conditions that we see in the pediatric emergency department. If you've got any feedback on the episode, send it my way. As the kids would say, like, rate, and review. I would love it if you left a review on your favorite podcast site. It helps more people find the show. I do this as a labor of love because I enjoy teaching, and I think that this is a wonderful way to reach my colleagues and learners. If you've got suggestions on other topics or episodes, I'd love to hear them. For PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, this has been Brad Sobolewski. See you next time.

This week's episode of WeatherBrains is all about Colorado weather! Tonight's show features Guest WeatherBrain and Colorado State Climatologist Dr. Russ Schumacher.  He's also a Professor at Colorado State University and is Director of the Colorado Climate Center.  He's been involved in extreme precipitation, weather prediction, and is the guru of Colorado weather.  Dr. Schumaker, welcome to the show! Second Guest WeatherBrain is the project manager of CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network).  He is the CoCoRaHS East Central Region Illinois State Coordinator and has been an active observer in Illinois for over 19 years.  He retired as the director of the MRCC and is a big fan of winter weather.  Steve Hilberg, thanks for joining us tonight! Third Guest WeatherBrain Noah Newman is a Research Associate with the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University.  He's been the Education Coordinator at CoCoRaHS since 2008, and has teaching experience from astronomy to rocketry to various Earth sciences.  Noah, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Upper Midwest severe weather event (03:00) What is it like to be a State Climatologist?  (07:00) 2019 Colorado hail record (14:30) How did Noah get into meteorology?  (24:30) Deep dive into CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network) (27:00) Snowfall vs snow depth and the confusion between them (41:00) CoCoRaHS Significant Weather Reports (48:45) Moderate risk busts vs overachieving conditional systems (57:00) Dr. Schumacher's current research in Colorado (01:05:00) Process to get involved at CoCoRaHS (01:10:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:15:30) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:18:15) E-Mail Segment (01:20:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1056:   CoCoRaHS Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Steve Hilberg - Ag Weather Noah Newman - CoCoRaHS Data Explorer Dr. Russ Schumacher - CoCoRaHS All About Hail James Aydelott - NWS Norman Observed Sounding Jen Narramore - County Road 69 Tornado April 15th, 2011 Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Out Kim Klockow-McClain - Reed Timmer tornado video John Gordon - NWS Louisville Shareholders Report 2025 Bill Murray - Out James Spann - James Spann on X: Emmetsburg, IA tornado video The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Chuck Warren, co-host of Breaking Battlegrounds, heard every Saturday at 9 AM right here on 960 The Patriot, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about the disappearance of moderate, so-called “Blue Dog” Democrats and the rise of socialism within the Democratic Party. They delve into the party's shift away from moderate values and the increasing influence of internet figures like Hasan Piker, who has made inflammatory comments about the United States and Israel. Chuck and Seth also explore the concept of being a "moderate" in today's political landscape, discussing what it means to be a moderate Democrat and why it's becoming increasingly difficult to find any.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skill Refinement Even energy, even flow. Delightfully moderate tonight. 

Description: Learn why advocating for care is crucial when moderate to severe plaque psoriasis develops at a young age or in high-impact sites, and how advanced biologic therapies can offer effective solutions for those that may be undertreated. Join moderator Kaitlin Walden, patient advocate Carolyn, and dermatologist Dr Candrice Heath as they discuss the realities of living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis at a young age, as well as adult patients with plaque psoriasis in high-impact sites, like the scalp, nails, and face. Carolyn shares her personal journey with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and how it has continued from childhood into adulthood, while Dr Heath offers insights to help caregivers and patients navigate treatment approaches, including when and how a biologic therapy may be helpful. This episode addresses challenges associated with living and treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adults. This episode is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. Please see Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information for the product mentioned in this episode. Timestamps: ·       (0:23) Intro to Psoriasis Uncovered and guest introductions from dermatologist Dr. Candrice Heath and Carolyn, a patient advocate living with plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. ·       (1:22) Information about, and pivotal data for, TREMFYA® (guselkumab), a biologic used to treat adults and children 6 years and older who weigh at least 88 lbs or 40 kilograms with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. ·       (3:48) Living with psoriasis as a child can be difficult with challenges in being diagnosed correctly and receiving appropriate treatment.  ·       (6:17) A dermatologist's view of children and adolescents living with plaque psoriasis including in high-impact sites. ·       (8:14) It's important to advocate for yourself and the best possible care. ·       (9:37) Open communication with your dermatologist helps identify the best possible treatment plan, which is dependent on several factors including the availability of new treatment options. ·       (12:05) Carolyn's biggest challenge is managing her psoriasis and then psoriatic arthritis. ·       (14:20) Results of the SPECTREM clinical trial addressing treatment of adults with moderate plaque psoriasis in high-impact sites. ·       (17:38) Find the support and information you need to find the right treatment. ·       (21:48) Important Safety Information about TREMFYA® (guselkumab).   Key Takeaways: ·       Plaque psoriasis can be challenging both physically and emotionally for children and adults – especially when high-impact site involvement (such as the face, scalp, armpits, and groin) is present. ·       Individual treatment plans vary and are based on several factors, including the severity of psoriasis, dosing schedule, cost, or route of administration. Finding the right treatment for plaque psoriasis is a collaboration between a dermatologist, the patient, and/or family (should the patient be a child). ·       A number of medicines that treat plaque psoriasis from the inside out, including biologics, are now available for children and adults. Such treatment options are continuing to expand. Guest Bios: Candrice Heath, M.D. is a highly respected triple board-certified dermatologist who sees both children and adults at Howard University Hospital in Washington DC where she is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology. She is board-certified in dermatology, pediatrics, and pediatric dermatology.  Dr Heath is a nationally recognized speaker, pediatric and adult dermatology clinical researcher, and has held a variety of leadership roles including Chair for the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA), Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Focused Group, Skin of Color Society National Secretary-Treasurer, and American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Committee member. Her clinical, research, and teaching interests are shaped by insights gained from her unique practice filled with both children and adults in addition to her passion for exploring the intersection of dermatology and social science.  Carolyn Pugh is a patient advocate and volunteer with the National Psoriasis Foundation who lives with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Carolyn was diagnosed with psoriasis at age 11 after being misdiagnosed and offered treatments that didn't work. Once she was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis some of the initial treatments were difficult and unsustainable. Over the years she has learned to advocate for her own self-care and feels her personal experiences can help empower other adults and parents. Resources: ·       Learn more about treatment options for children and adolescents at Our Spot for Youth and Parents   ·       For more information about psoriasis in high-impact sites

The energy tonight was a little wild coming in. This was a strong but nurturing flow in response. 

In this episode of Becoming Relentless, I talk about the difference between the version of discipline you see on social media and the version that actually produces long-term results.Online, discipline is usually portrayed as something extreme. You see cold plunges at 5 a.m., two-hour workouts, aggressive routines, and constant messages about grinding harder. The internet tends to reward dramatic behavior because it's visually impressive and easy to package into short content. But that version of discipline is often more performative than practical.In this episode, I break down why many of those routines are unrealistic for people who have real responsibilities, careers, families, and full schedules. A lot of people end up feeling like they're not disciplined enough simply because their life doesn't look like an influencer's highlight reel.I also explain what real discipline actually looks like in practice. Most of the time, it's surprisingly boring. It's consistent meals, reasonable workouts, daily movement, and getting enough sleep. It's routines repeated thousands of times rather than bursts of intensity. Anyone who has trained seriously for bodybuilding understands this—progress rarely comes from doing something extreme once. It comes from doing the same foundational behaviors over and over again.Another idea I explore is the difference between discipline and emotional regulation. A lot of people think discipline means constantly pushing harder, but sustainable discipline requires knowing when to push, when to recover, and when to simplify. Burnout often happens when people define discipline as endless effort instead of structured consistency.Finally, I talk about why stability almost always beats intensity. Many people get stuck in a pattern of going extremely hard for two weeks, burning out, and then restarting again. Moderate routines that can be maintained for months tend to outperform those cycles of intensity every time.Real discipline isn't loud or dramatic. It's quiet, structured, and sustainable. The people who build long-term success in their health, careers, and personal lives usually aren't the most intense. They're the most consistent.If your routines tend to swing between extremes (being very strict for a short period of time and then feeling burned out) coaching can help you build structure that actually works in real life. If you want support creating a sustainable routine for your health and training, you can book a free consultation using the link in the show notes.Apply for coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/chqUDr9g Book a FREE consult call with me: https://calendly.com/elenoa-mccabe/30min

Join this channel to get access to exclusive members only videos:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTAVxA4dNBCoPdHhX9nnoQ/joinJoin Members Only On My Website. 7 day free trial. Save 25% when you choose an annual Membership plan. Cancel anytime:https://understandingrelationships.com/plansJoin Members Only on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcoreywayne/subscribeWhat it means & what you should do if your girlfriend wants to moderate your social media.In this video coaching newsletter I discuss an email from a viewer who has an insecure girlfriend who wants to moderate who is in his friends list on social media. She has unreasonable demands that he remove women he went to grade school with and hasn't talked to in years. Every few weeks she's getting upset about someone else on there. Now they haven't spoken in days after he refused her last request.If you have not read my book, “How To Be A 3% Man” yet, that would be a good starting place for you. It is available in Kindle, iBook, Paperback, Hardcover or Audio Book format. If you don't have a Kindle device, you can download a free eReader app from Amazon so you can read my book on any laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet device. Kindle $9.99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $29.99 or Hardcover 49.99. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial or buy it for $19.95. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B01EIA86VC/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-057626&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_057626_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:http://amzn.to/1XKRtxdHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to-be-3-man-winning-heart/id948035350?mt=11&uo=6&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/how-to-be-a-3-man-unabridged/id1106013146?at=1l3vuUo&mt=3You can get my second book, “Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B07B3LCDKK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-109399&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_109399_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/2TQV2XoHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353139487?mt=11&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353594955?mt=3&at=1l3vuUoYou can get my third book, “Quotes, Ruminations & Contemplations” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B0941XDDCJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-256995&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_256995_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/33K8VwFHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://books.apple.com/us/book/quotes-ruminations-contemplations/id1563102111?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ct=books_quotes%2C_ruminations_%26_contemplatio&ls=1

A really sweet, beautiful one in a room with mellow but focused energy. Challenging without being aggressive.

On this week's Saturday show, Mike delivers a double-dose of Iran-focused analysis, starting with a sharp critique of the Western media's bizarre framing of assassinated Iranian leader Ali Larijani as a "pragmatic" peacemaker rather than an active enemy combatant. Then, we open the vault to revisit June 2019, unpacking the chaotic fallout after President Trump abruptly called off a retaliatory strike on Iran, and demonstrating how bluster and impatience can easily drag the U.S. into the dangerous territory of an "undecided war." Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist

We're continuing our March Magic 2026 series as we shift from rides to resorts and build the ultimate Walt Disney World Resort Bracket. We've ranked and seeded 24 resorts from across property — including Deluxe, Moderate, Value, and even Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve — to determine which one truly deserves the crown. Using a mix of guest ratings, along with our own experiences, we evaluate each resort based on theming, amenities, dining options, location, transportation, and overall guest satisfaction. From iconic favorites like Polynesian Village Resort, Wilderness Lodge, and Beach Club, to fan-favorite values like Pop Century and Art of Animation, every resort earns its place in the tournament. We break down the full 1–24 seeding, highlight which resorts earned a first-round bye, and set up some very interesting opening matchups — including value vs deluxe battles, sleeper picks, and a few potential upsets that could shake up the bracket early. Along the way, we debate controversial rankings, question whether location outweighs theming, and discuss which resorts we think have the best chance to make a deep run. Which Walt Disney World resort is truly the best? Which ones are overrated, underrated, or primed for an upset? Let the madness continue! Download the bracket

SEG 9: Joseph Sternberg Joseph Sternberg, a Wall Street Journal editorial board member, analyzes the stalling of European right-wing populism. He observes voters in the UK, Germany, and Hungary rejecting insurgent parties in favor of moderate, centrist leadership movements. (10)1772 LONDON

Dean Karayanis, former Rush Limbaugh staffer and New York Sun columnist, steps in for Derek Hunter. The show digs into the 2026 war with Iran, a critique of media "elites," and a reflection on the shifting tides of American foreign policy and cultural resilience. The New York Times' skepticism regarding Israel's "decapitation" strategy against Iranian leadership is debunked with historical parallels to the fall of the Nazi regime. Dean pulls no punches on the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, the "trust policies" of Fairfax County that he argues are endangering citizens, and the curious silence of the "Arab Street" as Iran's proxies face dismantling. The episode rounds out with a cultural critique — moving from the "woke" re-branding of Texas Democrats to the aspirational, colorblind philosophy of Star Trek's original series. It's a masterclass in connecting historical precedent to the chaotic reality of 2026. The Iran Conflict: Why "decapitating" leadership works and why the media is desperate to find "pragmatic" terrorists. NATO & The "Ugly American": A look at France and Ireland's critiques of U.S. policy and why Dean agrees with Lord Palmerston that nations have no permanent allies, just permanent interests. Domestic Security: The tragic murder of Stephanie Minter and the "trust policies" hampering law enforcement. Star Trek Philosophy: What Kirk, Uhura, and Lincoln can teach us about not fearing words in a hypersensitive age.

Metabolic flexibility is your body's ability to efficiently burn fat or carbohydrate depending on demand, may be one of the most important and least understood markers of long-term health. In this episode, I'm with Dr. Martin Gibala to explore the emerging science of Fat Max, why mitochondrial quality is central to both performance and longevity, and how sprint interval training produces comparable mitochondrial adaptations to traditional endurance work in a fraction of the time. Could the key to better metabolic health be less about the hours you log and more about how hard you're willing to push?Want ad-free episodes? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://bit.ly/4u5VSReGet Dr. Martin Gibala's book, “The One-Minute Workout” here: https://bit.ly/4lxBchqConnect with Dr. Martin GibalaWebsite: https://bit.ly/3P8ROjdWebsite: https://bit.ly/3Nfz410Instagram: https://bit.ly/40qrVhlX.com: https://bit.ly/4b9usCPYouTube: https://bit.ly/3PiVkYhEmail: realexercisescience@gmail.com

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan opens with a major update on the war with Iran, including a new Kurdish offensive, the destruction of Iranian missile launchers, and the growing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that is shaking global energy markets.  Then it is a Listener Q&A episode. Bryan answers your questions about how Iran is still fighting despite losing senior leaders, the risks of regime change, China's oil strategy during the conflict, cartel drone warfare, and whether allies like Israel can influence America's decisions in war.    "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Iran war update, Kurdish offensive Iran, Strait of Hormuz crisis, China oil strategy, regime change Iran debate, cartel drone warfare Ukraine, U.S. Israel Iran conflict, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report, geopolitical intelligence briefing

The Democrats have their "star" of the 2026 cycle, Texas senate nominee James Talarico, who is here to provide a "Christian" and "moderate" spin on the party. But the reality is, Talarico isn't moderate, he's just white. The show dives into the dark truth about the new Democrat standardbearer, and talks to Steve Toth about Texas's other primary outcomes, starting with his upset of Dan Crenshaw. Two TPUSA students describe how young people are reacting to the Iran war, while retired Admiral Bob Harward gives his optimistic take on the tactical situation there. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com! Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada is nobody's idea of a partisan firebrand. She's a moderate, swing-state Democrat with a résumé steeped in law enforcement — all of which makes her an unlikely leader of the Democratic-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which has now entered its sixth day.But over the past few months, Senator Cortez Masto said she was horrified by the conduct of federal immigration enforcement agents in her own state and across the country. By last week, she and many of her Democratic colleagues in the Senate decided to act on their outrage.In an interview with her on “The Daily,” Senator Cortez Masto talks about why she decided to support withholding homeland security funding, the political perils for her party in blocking that funding and why she believes most Americans support the strategy.Guest: Catherine Cortez Masto of NevadaBackground reading: Democrats and the White House traded offers, but a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security remained elusive.A polling memo circulated among centrist senators urged Democrats to talk tougher on crime, while noting an opportunity for the party to appeal to voters with criticism of ICE.Photo: Eric Lee for The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.