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The Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set, and it is an absolute date with destiny. The greatest player in the history of the sport, Lionel Messi, will lead his Argentina into battle against Spain, led by up-and-coming superstar Lamine Yamal, whom Messi once christened himself. Before previewing that game, Mike is joined by Will Gavin and Tom Bogert to recap how England collapsed against Argentina and how Spain shut down France's lethal attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former USMNT forward Herculez Gomez joins Mike Ryan to recap an epic weekend of quarterfinal action that included England's comeback win over Norway and yet another controversial win for Argentina over Switzerland. Plus, Spain and France both advanced convincingly to set up a dream semifinal between arguably the two best teams in Europe. The pair tell us who they believe comes out on top in that clash of giants, and how England can exorcise their international demons against Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The United States Men's National Team crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in epic fashion, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16. Mike Ryan, Tom Bogert, and Chris Wittyngham are here to dissect the game and tell us where the program goes next after the crushing result in their home World Cup. Who is to blame? Should Mauricio Pochettino get another cycle as manager of the team? How can MLS catch up to the rest of the world? The guys answer all these questions before previewing the quarterfinal matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we asked whether 2026 is 2008 or something worse, and the answer is: different disease, same symptoms. The hiring freeze, the housing collapse, the credit stress all rhyme with the last crisis, but this time the economy is drowning in money that just isn’t moving, pooling at the top while the bottom quietly bleeds out. Then we pulled on the thread of where all that leverage actually lives, and found that the “safe” parts of the financial system—banks, money markets, insurers—are the ones funding the riskiest trades, all stacked on the same narrow AI bet. When it unwinds, the dampeners become the accelerants. Chapters Intro: 00:00:38 Quick Takes: 00:01:30 Max Notes: 00:08:43 Killer Left Take of the Week: 00:21:05 Chart of the Week: 00:23:01 Headlines: 00:27:41 Outro: 00:28:47 Resources Bloomberg Television: OpenAI Proposes Giving the US Government a 5% Stake, FT Says CNBC Television: Palantir CEO Alex Karp says ‘something has gone completely wrong’ with how AI is sold CBS News: Trump admits he called FIFA chief about Folarin Balogun’s red card: “That wasn’t a foul” Forbes Breaking News: Graham Platner Issues Video Statement After Allegation Of Sexual Assault Emerges The New York Times: Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin MacroMicro: US - M1 & M2 Money Supply Current Affairs: Of Course The Founding Fathers Would Have Hated Trump Bloomberg: Leveraged ETFs Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg Truthdig: Was USAID Really Neocolonial? The Intercept: RFK Jr. Claims He’s Investigating Terrorism Now, Too MotherJones: “Morally reprehensible”: Prediction Markets Offer Bets on Wildfires UNFTR Resources Video: On The Record 07-07-26 (2008 Parallels | McConnell Still Missing & Platner Should Be) Essay: Is It 2008 All Over Again? -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility.Support the show: https://www.unftr.com/membershipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ryan Ruiz is joined by former USMNT player Heath Pearce to react and breakdown the USMNT's round of 32 World Cup matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also take a look around what has been an incredible World Cup to recap what has gone down and what is yet to come. ✅ Follow & Subscribe to Our Podcasts on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ✅

We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is the breakdown you need to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says police have revoked his gun licence and carried out a seizure of his firearms following his recent inflammatory comments on immigration.Alarm bells are ringing over the coalition's school lunch programme, with the Auditor-General warning the Government has not been able to clearly show the scheme is delivering its aims.Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says he will scrap the Ministry of Social Development targets which had come to light over the weekend – labelling them "morally and ethically bankrupt".++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

Mike Ryan is joined by The Bear, Chris Fallica, immediately after the first game of the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Canada and South Africa, to react to the Canadians advancing to their first-ever Round of 16 at a World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Bofana Bofana. The pair also previews the UMSNT facing off against Bosnia in San Francisco on Wednesday, Morocco and the Netherlands clashing on Monday, France meeting Sweden, the showdown between Brazil and Japan, Messi's Argentina taking on surprise Cape Verde, and all the rest of the 16 games in this stage of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.If you're the kind of reader who wants heartfelt book recs and a peek behind the curtain of building a reading life worth writing about, this one's for you.Audry Fryer of the Bookish AF Substack joins us to talk about the books she can't stop recommending — from Fredrik Backman's quietly devastating My Friends to the winter read she's still thinking about, The Frozen River. We also get into the joys of audiobooks as genuine self-care, how to ease into romantasy without the overwhelm, and why "millennial mysteries" might be exactly the cozy-but-not-too-cozy genre you've been looking for.

Morally, ethically, and spiritually, we have slowly started to accept what isn't honorable and glorifying to God. Sin has crept in and has polluted our minds, our families, and our nation. Sin is a sneaky weed that will sprout its roots deep down if we don't cut it out quickly and vigorously! In today's message, Pastor Mark will challenge you to check your morals…what is your standard? What do you allow that isn't holy? If you honestly answer those questions, you will recognize your sin, and you will have a chance to pull up those weeds of sin before they grow any stronger!

For the first time in its World Cup history, the United States has advanced to the knockout stage with a game left in the group stage. Not only have they advanced, but as a result of Turkiye losing to Paraguay, the USMNT has won its group and will host a Round of 32 game in San Francisco on July 1. Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are here to share their reaction to this monumental win for US Soccer and to answer the question on everyone's mind: Can the United States actually win the World Cup? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Carl examines a surprising emotional reaction he had while hearing about an extravagant luxury home—and what that reaction might be trying to tell him. Instead of dismissing the feeling or judging it, he gets curious about it, using it as another example of his growing belief that feelings are data. It's a candid exploration of envy, anger, values, and the stories we tell ourselves about money, wealth, and what a good life looks like.Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/ 

Mike Ryan and Nick Verlaney, the host of the 'London Is Blue' podcast, break down what's ahead in the second set of World Cup group stage games including the United States vs. Australia, the continued excellence of Lionel Messi, and a potential precarious situation for Cristiano Ronaldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States Men's National Team got its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign underway with a stunning 4-1 victory in Los Angeles against Paraguay, in what many are calling the greatest performance in the team's history. Nate Bukaty joins Mike Ryan to break it all down, including Folarin Balogun's brace, Christian Pulisic being subbed off at halftime, and Gio Reyna's magnificent exclamation point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The moral law is summarily comprehended in the Ten Commandments, which serve as God's clear, concise summary of His unchanging expectations for human conduct. These commands, delivered with awe at Sinai and written by God's own finger, did not originate there but were already in force from creation—evident in the lives of the patriarchs and the Noahic covenant. Far from being limited to ancient Israel, they express God's holy character and moral will for all people everywhere, as confirmed by conscience, the New Testament, and their pre-Sinai existence. The law is not a path to salvation but a mirror that exposes our sin and drives us to Christ, who alone fulfilled it perfectly. For believers, it then guides grateful obedience, with each commandment unfolding into rich applications across every sphere of life, equipping us to honor God, love our neighbor, and navigate a morally confused world.

Bestselling Regency and Victorian romance author Kathleen Ayers joins Samantha Tennant to talk about leaving a 30-year career in media sales to follow a dare from her best friend — and ending up with a romance career she never saw coming. Kathleen shares how classic gateway novels like SWEET SAVAGE LOVE and THIS LOVING TORMENT shaped her love of historical fiction, why morally gray men are still the most irresistible heroes in any era, and what it was really like to write alongside authors like Cathy Maxwell and Jenna MacGregor for the Busty Bodice Club anthology. She also opens up about her process as a self-described pantser, the one fictional character who refused to stop talking to her, and why she will never apologize for being an unapologetic Ruby Dixon super-fan. Plus: Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets, Nine Inch Nails concert tees, and the mysterious ancestor named Barbara who just disappeared from the family records.

We are just two days away from the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Mike Ryan and Master Tesfatsion are here to get you ready for the first week of action, as they go match-by-match to preview Matchday 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we take a deep dive into one of the most dramatic LDS purity culture talks imaginable as former Sunday School General President Tad R. Callister delivers a fire-and-brimstone sermon about Satan, prayer, scripture study, morality, and “spiritual offense.”But this time, every major claim gets challenged in real time with rational skepticism, secular humanism, evidence-based thinking, and a heavy dose of satire.Topics include:* “Satan” as an unfalsifiable explanation for human behavior* Whether thoughts are actually voluntary* Prayer as a pathway to truth* Mormon purity culture and perfectionism* Scripture study vs evidence-based inquiry* The LDS obsession with marriage and reproduction* Young Earth creationism and pseudoscience* SEC scandal hypocrisy* Objective morality claims without evidence* The illusionary truth effect and religious repetition* Why rational skepticism beats metaphysical assertionFeaturing commentary on:* “Wickedness never was happiness”* “Pray always that ye may conquer Satan”* “Spiritual armor”* “Morally clean living”* Repentance culture* Temple worthiness narratives* LDS groupthink and authority structuresIf you enjoy sharp satire, skeptical analysis, and unapologetic critique of Mormon truth claims, this one is for you.#Mormonism #ExMormon #LDS #MormonNewsRoundup #TadCallister #ReligiousSatire #Atheism #Skepticism #SecularHumanism #MormonStoriesPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Remember Witty? He's back! Mike Ryan and Chris Wittyngham are reunited to preview the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and their expertise will get you ready with everything you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are just over a week away from the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and with it comes the return of Morally Abhorrent. To get us started, Mike Ryan is joined by Tom Bogert of The Athletic to preview the World Cup for the US Men's National Team. The boys discuss their matchups in the group, how far they think they can go, and the key players to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In today's episode, we're gossiping about the Summer House Reunion Part 1 AKA Ciara putting BELT TO ASS. We get into the timeline of West & Amanda, the cast's feelings towards them, Lindsay & Mia being the best backup a girl could ask for, and Bailey clocking tf out of Mr. Down Under.  Sit back, relax, and take a Gossip Break with us!

May 21, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, how Trump's slush fund, his ballroom and his entire agenda are suddenly in jeopardy. Then, parting shots from Stephen Colbert an American institution ends at the hands of a wannabe autocrat. All that—and is the President about to skip his own son's wedding? Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Gist, the upcoming Enhanced Games are analyzed not as an ethical crisis, but as a weak, corporate-sponsored satire of athletic boundaries. Then, Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth joins the show to discuss his book Moral Economics: From Prostitution to Organ Sales, What Controversial Transactions Reveal About How Markets Work. He maps out the baseline difference between evolutionary disgust and social repugnance, diving into historic natural experiments, including Rhode Island's accidental legalization of indoor prostitution and the downstream legalities of international surrogacy, to reveal the real-world trade-offs of market bans. Finally, in the spiel, the latest legislative chaos out of Washington is unpacked, showing how the constant breaking of institutional norms has simply become par for the course. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

His People – 05/18/2026 – Jim Taylor | on ministering to morally-wounded veterans Featured work: Moral Injury: Arming Pastors to Help Veterans Battle Soul Wounds Caused by Military Service  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

In this episode of Salt & Light, Zena Dell Lowe examines the Academy Award nominated film Blue Moon starring Ethan Hawke and asks an important storytelling question:What happens when a film portrays a broken man truthfully without glorifying him?At first, Blue Moon feels frustrating. Its protagonist, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart, is bitter, self-destructive, arrogant, emotionally stagnant, and deeply trapped in alcoholism and self-pity.But as the story unfolds, the deeper moral framework begins to emerge.This isn't a story asking us to admire Hart. It's asking us to confront the cost of refusing humility, gratitude, accountability, and change.In this conversation, Zena explores:the difference between tragedy and moral inversionwhy modern culture confuses cynicism with wisdomhow stories portray addiction and human bondagethe difference between understanding a character and endorsing themwhy tragic stories can still communicate moral truthwhat writers should understand about broken protagonistsSalt & Light is a worldview analysis series from The Storyteller's Mission that explores what stories reveal about morality, reality, and the human condition.If you enjoy film analysis, storytelling discussions, screenwriting conversations, worldview critique, or character-driven narratives, this episode is for you.Watch this episode on YouTubeFree Resources for Writers:Seven Deadly Plot Points FREE TRAINING VIDEO Free Video Tutorial for ScreenwritingSign up for The Storyteller's Digest, my exclusive bi-monthly newsletter for writers and storytellers. Each edition delivers an insightful article or practical writing tip straight from me, designed to help you master your craft and tell compelling stories.The Storyteller's Mission Podcast is now on YouTube.  Subscribe to our channel and never miss a new episode or announcement.

There is a fierce honesty in the fathers that modern Christians often find difficult to endure. They do not allow us the comfort of remaining spectators to the Fall. We prefer to think of Adam's transgression as history, tragedy, doctrine, or inherited condition. But the fathers insist upon something far more painful: Adam's sin is repeated in us daily. Not first through sensuality. Not first through disobedience. But through judgment. Abba Mark says something astonishing: the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is our constant distinction between “good” brethren and “bad” brethren. The Fall occurs whenever we separate ourselves inwardly from another human being through contempt, condemnation, suspicion, derision, or hidden hatred. We imagine ourselves discerning spiritually, morally, psychologically, or ecclesially, while in reality we are tasting again the forbidden fruit. This is why the fathers fear judgment more than humiliation. The modern mind often reduces sin to the violation of rules. But the fathers understand sin as the darkening of vision. The moment we begin to look upon another person without mercy, without reverence, without grief for our own condition, our sight becomes corrupted. We no longer behold the image of God. We behold instead the projection of our own passions. And this is why Abba Mark says: “In the eyes of one whose heart is possessed by the passions, no man is sanctified.” The impure heart cannot see purely. A man filled with anger sees enemies everywhere. A vain man sees inferiors. A lustful man sees objects. A fearful man sees threats. A proud man sees fools. The world slowly takes on the shape of our inner disorder. How terrifying this is for our age. We live in a culture built almost entirely upon commentary, denunciation, suspicion, exposure, ridicule, factionalism, and perpetual judgment. Men and women sit before glowing screens daily eating the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil, deciding endlessly who is worthy and who is contemptible. Entire identities are now constructed around outrage. Even religious discourse often becomes little more than sanctified accusation. One no longer needs to enter a battlefield to lose one's soul. One need only remain online. The fathers would tremble at the atmosphere we inhabit. Not because they were naïve about evil, but because they understood something we do not: judgment wounds first the one who judges. The punishment is already contained within the act itself. The moment brotherly love dies, spiritual perception begins to die with it. Abba Mark says that once the mind tastes this fruit, it falls into the very sins it condemned. This is one of the great spiritual laws confirmed by centuries of ascetical experience. The one who delights in exposing others becomes inwardly exposed himself. The one obsessed with impurity becomes inwardly contaminated by the images he condemns. The one who cannot forgive slowly becomes incapable of receiving mercy. And yet the fathers do not say these things to crush us. They speak this way because they have seen Christ. This is what modern readers often miss. The fierce severity of the desert fathers is born from the overwhelming revelation of divine mercy. They have seen the humility of God in Christ. They have seen the Innocent One forgive His murderers, descend into our corruption, bear our nakedness, and unite Himself even to those who abandoned Him. Therefore every movement of contempt within themselves becomes unbearable to them. Their tears are not moralism. They are astonishment before mercy. The fathers know that no man truly sees his own sins and continues comfortably condemning others. When Isaiah saw the glory of God, he did not cry: “Those people are unclean.” He cried: “I am a man of unclean lips.” This is why humility and compassion always deepen together. The modern world confuses humility with low self-esteem or emotional softness. But the fathers understand humility as truthfulness before God. The humble man no longer needs enemies in order to preserve himself psychologically. He no longer builds identity through comparison. He no longer secures righteousness through accusation. He knows too much about the abyss within his own heart. And strangely, this knowledge makes him gentler. Not permissive. Not morally indifferent. But merciful. The fathers never deny evil. They simply refuse to stand outside the human condition while speaking about it. This is especially important today because modern Christians are tempted toward two opposite distortions. One side abandons discernment entirely in the name of compassion. The other weaponizes discernment in the service of hidden hatred. The fathers accept neither path. They see clearly. Fiercely clearly. Yet they weep over what they see. The true ascetic is not shocked by human weakness because he has descended into his own heart and found there every seed of corruption. He knows that apart from grace he is capable of every sin. Therefore he approaches others not from superiority but from shared poverty. This is why the fathers continually command: “Busy yourself with your own faults.” Not because the sins of others are unreal. But because self-knowledge is salvific while judgment is intoxicating. And this teaching becomes even more radical in the light of Christ's revelation that the true battlefield lies within the hidden man of the heart. The spiritual law judges not only external acts but secret thoughts, inward movements, concealed fantasies, silent condemnations, and hidden resentments. A man may appear peaceful outwardly while inwardly conducting trials against the entire world. Modern life makes this almost constant. We judge politically. Ecclesially. Morally. Psychologically. Liturgically. Socially. Intellectually. And often we do so while imagining ourselves defenders of truth. But the fathers ask a far more frightening question: “What has happened to your heart while you were defending truth?” Abba Mark says there is only one true goal: to rejoice when wronged because we are thereby given opportunity to forgive. This sounds almost impossible to modern ears because our entire culture is organized around self-protection, self-assertion, self-expression, and vindication. Yet the fathers understand that every injury endured without hatred enlarges the heart's capacity for God. This does not mean enabling abuse or denying justice. The fathers are not preaching psychological passivity. Rather, they are revealing that the deepest freedom is freedom from hatred. And this freedom is impossible without grace. That is why Abba Mark says that Christ Himself fights within us after Baptism. The battle is interior. The warfare is largely invisible. Pride, vainglory, pleasure, resentment, self-justification, condemnation, fantasy, and rage move continually through the thoughts. No merely human technique can heal this fragmentation. Only Christ hidden within the heart can do battle there. The fathers therefore call us not to moral performance but to radical cooperation with grace: through prayer, through repentance, through patience, through forgiveness, through refusal of judgment, through bearing humiliation, through hidden struggle, through learning slowly to love. And perhaps nowhere is this teaching more needed than now, in an age where almost every system around us profits from outrage, comparison, suspicion, and exposure. The fathers remind us that the soul does not become luminous through winning arguments or exposing others. It becomes luminous through mercy. For in the end, purity of heart is nothing other than learning to see others as Christ sees them: not sentimentally, not blindly, but through the terrible and beautiful light of compassion. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:03:31 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 13 Hypothesis II number 3 00:03:46 Bob Čihák, AZ: Vol. 3, p. 13, #3 00:08:55 Lorraine: Here is a link to the book you mentioned last week, Father 00:09:04 Lorraine: https://archive.org/details/orthodoxpsychoth0000vlac 00:13:29 Bob Čihák, AZ: Vol. 3, p. 13, #3 00:24:30 Julie: He said to them: Acts 10:28 “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean.'" 00:31:50 Joan Chakonas: Interesting in Sundays homily the pastor said that God speaks to us through people around us.  He told us to do as asked by our spouses etc.  My husband is outside the faith and it had really never occurred to  me that God might be speaking to me through my faithless spouse- believe it or not I am that thick.  Anyway tying this back to todays hypotheses- our judgment is blocking our reception of God- when we are not even considering this possibility.  Sorry if I sound dense.  These readings are amazing to me. 00:34:36 Nypaver Clan: Reacted to "Interesting in Sunda..." with

Economic markets are efficient ways of deciding fair prices, at least in ideal circumstances of perfect competition, information, and choice. But there is more to life than fair prices. Two people might decide on a fair price to carry out a contract killing, but society generally frowns on the idea. Many examples of morally contestable markets feature less consensus than that one: sex work, drugs, selling organs, adopting children. In his new book Moral Economics, economist Alvin Roth investigates how we should reason through such tricky cases, and what we can learn from them. Get twenty percent off your first purchase at Fast Growing Trees when using the code MINDSCAPE at checkout. Mindscape listeners get free shipping and 365-day returns on clothing from Quince. Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/05/11/353-alvin-roth-on-the-economics-of-morally-contested-markets/ Support Mindscape on Patreon. Alvin Roth received his Ph.D. in operations research from Stanford University. He is currently the Craig and Susan McCaw Professor of Economics at Stanford University and the Gund Professor of Economics and Business Administration Emeritus at Harvard. He was President of the American Economic Association in 2017. He and Lloyd Shapley shared the 2012 Nobel Prize in Economics for "the theory of stable allocations and the practice of market design." Stanford web page Google Scholar publications Amazon author page Wikipedia

“We're losing home on so many different levels. Physically. Politically. Morally. And after AI, spiritually — because language, our spiritual home, is taken away from us. We now have to share it with an unhuman entity.” — Ece Temelkuran Do you feel homeless — physically, politically, morally or spiritually? That's the question posed by Ece Temelkuran's new book Nation of Strangers: Rebuilding Home in the Twenty-First Century. Shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Nonfiction, the narrative is structured as a series of letters from one homeless stranger to another. Temelkuran left Turkey in 2016, after threats to her life made staying untenable. After seven years of exile — in Beirut, Tunis, Oxford, Paris, Zagreb, and now Berlin — she has written both her own and our story in today's globalized, populist age. She's been called everything from a 21st century Hannah Arendt to a “ruthless Cassandra.” And yet she retains faith in the future — as a defiant stance, a can-do-no-other attitude against rootlessness and loneliness. The wisdom of survival, Ece Temelkuran argues, lies with refugees, exiles and migrants like herself. This nation of strangers are rebuilding home in our homeless world. Five Takeaways •       Four Kinds of Homelessness: Temelkuran identifies four simultaneous crises of home. Physical homelessness: refugees, migrants, the displaced. Political homelessness: people who no longer recognize their countries, who feel unrepresented by any party, who cannot feel that they belong where they are. Moral homelessness: people who see the cruelty of our times and find no institution — state, court, international organization — capable of stopping it. And spiritual homelessness: the loss of language as our innermost home, now shared with AI. Four levels of being unhoused at once. That is the human condition of 2026. •       Minneapolis as a Nation of Strangers: The week the book was published in the US, Minneapolis happened — ordinary people forming human chains to resist ICE agents. Temelkuran's reading: that was a Nation of Strangers in action. People who had never met, people from different communities who owed each other nothing in the old sense, holding on to each other because they recognized a shared condition. Not an ideology, not a party, not a leader — just strangers building a home together in real time. That, she says, is what the book is about. •       Digital Refugees: When Elon Musk bought Twitter, millions of people fled to Mastodon, Bluesky, and other platforms — behaving, Temelkuran observes, exactly like refugees. Looking back at the old home while building a new one. Checking both simultaneously. She asks: why did no one think to occupy Twitter? To say: this is ours, not yours? Her conclusion: our political imagination has become extraordinarily limited. We accept displacement, digital or physical, as inevitable. We do not think to resist it by occupying the space rather than fleeing. •       Gaza and the Move-On Ideology: Gaza was the ultimate test of how much humanity can swallow. Temelkuran draws an arc from Colin Powell's tube in the UN Security Council in 2003 — when a global anti-war movement was brushed aside — to today. Each time people mobilize and are ignored, they lose a little more faith in themselves, in politics, in institutions. What devastated Temelkuran most was not the bombing but Jared Kushner at Davos presenting his PowerPoint for a seaside resort in Gaza. That, she says, is what neoliberal morality looks like. Move on. That is the lowest of the low. •       The Pioneers of History: Refugees as the Advance Guard: Temelkuran resisted writing her own story for years — she came from a leftist family where talking about yourself was suspect, and she feared being seen as a victim. What changed: she realized her story intersected with the story of the masses. The wisdom of survival — how to remake home from scratch, how to survive with dignity, how to rebuild identity after losing everything — belongs to refugees, exiles, and migrants. These are the pioneers of history. Soon everyone will need what they know. That is why their stories matter now. About the Guest Ece Temelkuran is a Turkish writer, political thinker, and public speaker. She is the author of Nation of Strangers: Rebuilding Home in the Twenty-First Century (Simon & Schuster, May 2026), shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Nonfiction; How to Lose a Country: The Seven Steps from Democracy to Fascism; and Together: A Manifesto Against a Heartless World. She was born in Turkey and is based in Berlin. References: •       Nation of Strangers: Rebuilding Home in the Twenty-First Century by Ece Temelkuran (Simon & Schuster, May 2026). •       How to Lose a Country: The Seven Steps from Democracy to Fascism by Ece Temelkuran — the book that made her reputation in the West. •       Together: A Manifesto Against a Heartless World by Ece Temelkuran — the second book, between How to Lose a Country and Nation of Strangers. •       Episode 2894: Marc Loustau on why Orbán lost and how to defeat Trump — the companion episode on defeating fascism from within the system. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (00:31) - Is Ece still retaining faith in the future? (01:47) - Faith as a stance: like Martin Luther, here I stand (02:30) - How to Lose a Country and what comes next (02:57) - Minneapolis as a Nation of Strangers (04:00) - Four kinds of homelessness: physical, political, moral, spiritual (04:35) - AI and the loss of language as spiritual home (05:10) - Why this book now — and why it's the most personal

FOLLOW: Walking the Narrow Way is a spiritual formation journey designed to move Liberty Church from believers to disciplesFrom spectators to participators, from saved to surrendered, from interested to invested. This series calls our church to return to the original invitation of Jesus: “Come, follow Me” (Matthew 4:19) Following Jesus is not a moment, it's a lifestyle. It's not casual, it's costly. It's not cultural…it's countercultural. Jesus described it as the narrow way, a path few choose but all are invited to walk.This series will challenge, stretch, and grow our church. It will confront casual Christianity, deepen spiritual hunger, and raise the standard of what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a culture of convenience.But more than challenge, it will inspire hope.Because the narrow way is not walked alone—it is walked with Jesus.And where He leads, He transforms.FOLLOW: Walking the Narrow Way is more than a sermon series.It's an invitation.It's a calling.It's a formation path.It's a turning point for Liberty Church.#discipleship #churchonline #follow #walkingthenarroway #sundaysermon Subscribe to receive our latest messages: • Latest Sermons To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.lccleveland.com/giveIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://share.fluro.io/form/623355a72...Liberty Church is located in Cleveland, TX, and is led by Pastors Preston and Paige Bostwick.Stay ConnectedWebsite:https://www.lccleveland.com/Liberty Church Facebook: https:// / lcclevelandtx Liberty Church Instagram: https:// / libertychurchctx Click here for our latest sermons: / libertychurchcleveland CCLI License: 22259469Used with permission under CCLI License.

In Episode 30 of High Stakes, Tracey Devlyn sits down with debut author Gregory Poirier to discuss debut novel, A THOUSAND CUTS—an espionage thriller crackling with tension, unexpected twists, and an unforgettable morally complex protagonist. Author's Website: https://GregoryPoirier.com Show Notes: https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up

On this week's A24 vibe discussion, the A24 Rocks crew is back with another blind ranking, this time they take on the top 16 Catholic films of all time. They're joined by cradle catholic film-buff Bill Holland from Morally Offensive, a podcast that reviews movies deemed morally offensive by the Catholic church (https://www.morallyoffensive.com/). The crew digs deep into the history of Catholic films and dissects a mix of culturally Catholic films, and literally Catholic films. What makes a Catholic film? What kind of recurring themes are there? These films reviewers also made sure to include movies that are pro-Catholic and critical of the Catholic church, resulting in a list that might step on a few Pope shoes.Intro- 0:00 to 2:57.What's a Catholic film? - 2:57 to 11:37.Blind Ranking Rules- 11:37-12:44.Blind Ranking the Top 16 Catholic Films- 12:44 to 2:01:15.Honorable Mentions/Outro- 2:01:15 to End.Buy us a coffee- buymeacoffee.com/a24otr

Mason shares more bad band names he's come up with, Daniel shares a SCALDING hot take, and Danny morally questions himself in another round of Blind Ranking Everything.

Hotpress Film Editor, Roe McDermott, talks to Matt about her lecture series at the IFI, where she explores the idea of morally troubling artists or filmmakers who've created beloved works of art, and how we may respond or react to that.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

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Sermon Summary: The Resurrection Changes Everything 1. A Case for the Resurrection Coleton begins by challenging the assumption that belief in Jesus' resurrection requires blind faith. Instead, he invites us to consider the evidence—to think critically and honestly about why the resurrection of Jesus has endured throughout history. He introduces a fascinating comparison: the Roman emperor Nero. Nero was powerful, widely known, and ruled the known world—yet today, almost no one has heard of any “resurrection story” about him. In contrast, Jesus was a poor, obscure Jewish carpenter with a short ministry, no political power, and no army—yet His resurrection is known worldwide. Coleton's point is simple but profound: If false resurrection stories fade into obscurity (like Nero's), why has Jesus' resurrection endured and spread across the globe? This forces an honest question: Is it possible that the reason we still talk about Jesus' resurrection… is because it actually happened? He emphasizes that Jesus does not call people to blind faith. In fact, Jesus rebukes His own disciples—not for lacking blind belief—but for refusing to believe credible eyewitness testimony. Key Scripture: “He rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.” (Mark 16:14) Jesus expected them to weigh the evidence. Coleton connects this to how faith grows: Supporting Scripture: “Consider the lilies of the field… consider the birds of the air…” (Matthew 6) Faith is not anti-thinking—it is formed through considering. Jesus invites us to look at evidence, reflect, and respond. Key Quote: “The question we should all consider is why we've ever heard of Jesus… Christianity rose from the dead because Christ did.” – Glen Scrivener Main takeaway: Faith in the resurrection is not a leap into the dark—it's a step toward the light based on compelling evidence. 2. What the Resurrection Inaugurated in the World Coleton shifts from proving the resurrection to explaining its meaning. He points to a prophetic vision of the world found in Isaiah—a future where everything broken is restored: Key Scripture: “The wolf will live with the lamb… they will neither harm nor destroy… for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord.” (Isaiah 11:6–9) This is a picture of a restored world—like Eden renewed: ● No injustice ● No violence ● No sickness ● No chaos Key Insight: The resurrection of Jesus is not just proof of life after death—it is the beginning of that restored world breaking into our current one. When Jesus speaks after His resurrection, He uses similar imagery: Key Scripture: “These signs will accompany those who believe… they will drive out demons… speak in new tongues… place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” (Mark 16:17–18) Jesus is describing a reality where: ● Evil is pushed back ● Healing happens ● Restoration begins Key Quote: “A fresh, wise, healing, restorative order had come to birth.” – N.T. Wright Coleton's main idea here: The resurrection didn't just promise a future heaven—it launched a new reality now. Those who follow Jesus begin to experience glimpses of that future restoration in their present lives. He points to examples: ● The early church sharing resources so no one was in need ● Social barriers breaking down (rich/poor, male/female, slave/free) ● People being healed, freed, and transformed Even today, lives are changed—addictions broken, identities restored, relationships healed. Main takeaway: The resurrection means the future kingdom of God is already breaking into the present—and believers can experience it now. 3. How We Should Respond: Expect and Pursue Restoration If the resurrection inaugurated a new reality, then our lives should reflect that. A. Pray with Expectation Jesus taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven.” That means we should: ● Pray for healing ● Pray for restoration ● Pray expecting God to move We are not working against God's will—we are stepping into what He already started through the resurrection. B. Share the Gospel with Expectation Key Scripture: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel…” (Mark 16:15) Coleton highlights something striking: The disciples were told to share the resurrection even when they themselves struggled to believe it at first. This reminds us: ● Our job is not to convince—just to share ● Some will reject it ● But those who believe can experience transformation Main takeaway: The message of Jesus carries power—when people believe it, their lives can truly change. 4. Don't Just Believe in Jesus—Follow Him This is one of Coleton's most important points. Many people believe in Jesus—but don't experience transformation. Why? Because belief without obedience does not lead to change. He describes three paths: 1. The Way of Sin → Deformation Sin slowly destroys life: ● The prodigal son loses everything ● Judas and others experience devastation 2. The Way of Jesus → Transformation Those who follow Jesus: ● Matthew leaves everything and is changed ● The blind man obeys and is healed ● Lepers follow instructions and are cleansed 3. The Middle Ground → No Transformation Some believe—but don't follow: ● Like the rich young ruler ● Morally good, but unchanged Key Insight: You can believe in Jesus—and still miss the life He offers if you refuse to follow Him. Coleton challenges: ● Following your own way in relationships, money, forgiveness, or lifestyle will limit transformation ● Jesus' power is experienced when His words are acted on Key Quote: “The horizon of possibility completely opened… all because they said yes to following Jesus.” – Jon Tyson Main takeaway: Transformation happens when belief turns into obedience. 5. Final Call: Step Into What the Resurrection Offers Coleton closes with two invitations: 1. Consider the Evidence and Believe ● Jesus is alive ● He can be known personally ● He can change your life 2. Follow Him Fully ● Not just belief—but surrender ● Not just salvation—but transformation ● Not just future hope—but present experience Big Idea: The resurrection didn't just secure your eternity—it opened the door to a transformed life right now. Discipleship Group Questions 1. What evidence for the resurrection stood out most to you, and why does it matter for your faith? 2. Where in your life have you seen “glimpses” of God's restored world breaking in? Where do you want to see more? 3. What is one area where you believe in Jesus—but struggle to fully follow Him? 4. How does understanding the resurrection as a present reality (not just a future hope) change how you live daily? 5. Who in your life needs to hear the gospel, and how can you begin sharing it with expectation this week? Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Because Jesus rose from the dead, hope isn't just wishful thinking—it's a reality breaking into our world right now, offering healing, purpose, and new life to anyone who's willing to step into it.

In this episode, we cover a fantastic range of reads — from Brandon Sanderson's wildly fun middle grade adventure Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians, to three recent standout picks: the ensemble restaurant drama The Reservation, the survival love story Castle of Water, and the richly reimagined fairy tale Lady Tremaine. We also highlight two exciting new additions to the list — a clever Groundhog Day-style Japanese murder mystery and a deliciously twisty locked-room thriller set in a haunted library. Plus, a deep dive into how to organize your Kindle library so it actually works for you.

Top headlines for Monday, March 30, 2026In this episode, we unpack a tense moment at the Tennessee House, where lawmakers walked out during a politically charged prayer, revisit Franklin Graham's response after saying he misspoke at CPAC, and explore new survey findings showing Americans are more likely than people in other countries to see their fellow citizens as morally bad. 00:11 Lawmakers walk out of invocation denouncing Christian nationalism01:00 Franklin Graham says he 'misspoke' in CPAC speech01:46 Catholic university to offer talk on 'Queering Spirituality'02:41 Most Americans say fellow citizens are morally bad, survey finds 03:37 Feds agree to stop pressuring for social media censorship04:33 TPUSA Faith's church tour stresses Gospel over politics05:25 7 new faith-based movies, TV series to watch this EasterSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast⠀Follow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube⠀Get the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for Android⠀Subscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!⠀Links to the NewsLawmakers walk out of invocation denouncing Christian nationalism | PoliticsFranklin Graham says he 'misspoke' in CPAC speech | PoliticsCatholic university to offer talk on 'Queering Spirituality' | EducationMost Americans say fellow citizens are morally bad, survey finds | U.S.Feds agree to stop pressuring for social media censorship | PoliticsTPUSA Faith's church tour stresses Gospel over politics | U.S.7 new faith-based movies, TV series to watch this Easter | Entertainment

Episode 239: A new global survey delivers a striking insight. Among 25 countries studied, the United States stands alone in one key measure — more people say their fellow citizens are morally bad than morally good. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada dig into what that perception reveals about American life — and what it might be doing to the country’s social fabric. The conversation begins with a simple but unsettling question: When people say others lack morals, who are they actually thinking about? Kyte argues that much of this judgment is abstract. It is easier to condemn a vague group than a real person we know. In everyday life, most interactions are neutral or positive. But when distance grows — socially, economically or geographically — imagination fills in the gaps, often in negative ways. That distance is not accidental. Americans increasingly live, work and socialize among people who share similar backgrounds and beliefs. Kyte points to growing economic separation, where people occupy different spaces, attend different venues and rarely cross paths. Even public experiences that once brought a mix of people together — from neighborhoods to ballparks — have become more segmented. Rada raises another factor: fear. Many people think the country is in decline or on the brink of collapse. That sense of instability can distort perception, making others seem more threatening or less trustworthy than they really are. Political rhetoric can amplify those fears, especially when it frames entire groups as dangerous or misguided. The result is a cycle that is difficult to break. When people assume bad faith, they are less likely to engage in meaningful conversation. And without those conversations, trust continues to erode. For a democracy that depends on persuasion and cooperation, that poses a serious risk. Still, the episode does not end on a pessimistic note. Both hosts suggest that people have more agency than they might think. Choosing where to spend time, where to travel and how to engage with others can create opportunities for real connection. Even small, repeated interactions can begin to challenge assumptions and rebuild confidence.

A recent survey says more than half of Americans think other Americans are morally/ethically "bad" - far more than any other country surveyed. So where do we go from here? Jason talks with listeners. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Iran is better than the United States. The United States is worse than Iran. This is true not because Iran is especially good, but because the United States is especially evil. Reading by Tim Foley.

March 3, 2026; 8pm: Tonight, Donald Trump's cataclysmic decision to go to war and the threat of a wider conflict. Plus, the reality on the ground in Iran, the growing American casualties, and why the American people are already against this war. Want more of Chris? Download and follow his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Right Side with Doug Billings, we examine Operation Epic Fury through the lens of Catholic Just War doctrine.Following public remarks from Pope Leo calling for dialogue and peace, many Christians are asking a serious question:Is military action against Iran morally justified?Doug breaks down the four traditional Just War criteria found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2309) and articulated by St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas:• Grave, lasting, and certain damage • All peaceful alternatives exhausted • Serious prospect of success • ProportionalityWith Iran stockpiling uranium enriched to 60 percent, blocking inspectors, and funding terrorist proxies across the Middle East, does the current situation meet the Church's moral threshold?This episode is not partisan rhetoric. It is a theological and moral analysis of national defense.Topics covered:– Catholic teaching on Just War – Iran's nuclear program and IAEA findings – The moral obligation to defend the innocent – The difference between pacifism and prudence – Why preemptive defense can be morally legitimateIf you are Catholic, Christian, or simply interested in moral clarity in global affairs, this episode provides a structured, principled examination of one of the most consequential geopolitical decisions of our time.Listen, reflect, and share.Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheRightSideDougBillingsWe're in this together. Believe it. For the Republic! Cheers. #CatholicTeaching #JustWarDoctrine #OperationEpicFury #IranNuclearProgram #FaithAndPolitics #NationalSecurity #ChristianPerspective #MiddleEastCrisis #Catechism #DougBillings  #TheRightSide Support the show

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and best-selling author of Utopia for Realists and Humankind: A Hopeful History. In 2019, he went viral for his takedown of billionaires at the World Economic Forum and for a heated exchange with Tucker Carlson. Today, he joins the show to discuss his latest book, Moral Ambition, which he defines as the desire to use your available talents and resources to make the world a better place rather than focus solely on individual wealth. He argues the real question is whether the work you've chosen is ambitious enough in moral terms—whether your day-to-day life tackles the big problems facing humankind. He explains why “follow your passion” is often bad advice; why moral breakthroughs tend to come from small, disciplined groups rather than mass appeal; and why moral progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Go to https://surfshark.com/colemandeal or use code COLEMANDEAL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

--{ "Wild Men, Morally Unconventional"}-- The Epstein Files - John Brockman, The Net - The Unabomber, LSD, and the Internet - The Dark Enlightenment - Peter Thiel - Aleksandr Dugin - Much of the Planning of Where We are Now goes Back to the 1940s; How the Computer would Be Used to Shape Behaviour on a World Scale - Public Unaware They're Being Nudged; Behavioural Insights Teams (BIT) and Nudge Units - Jeffrey Epstein's Involvement with People in the Scientific Communities Who are Part of the Big Super-Structure which is Above Governments and That Actually Manage and Control Us; Cybernetics - Huge Organizations Above Politics - The Role of Intelligence Agencies - You're Supposed to Be Involved in Your Social Credit System, Be Good - Everyone Must Be Predictable - Socialism was to Curb that Wildness in Man (to Be a Form of Control) - The Power of Mass Communication, Mass Psychology - Guilt and Obedience so You'll Never Think in a Wild Fashion Again - The Public Should Be Hypersexed and on Drugs - PTSD - Service Economies.

Discover the five craft techniques that make morally gray characters impossible to put down—so you can write complex, compelling figures readers will argue about, defend, and love despite everything.Morally gray characters are some of the most memorable in fiction. Think Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones), Kaz Brekker (Six of Crows), Severus Snape (Harry Potter), or Amy Dunne (Gone Girl). These are the characters readers can't stop thinking about long after the book is finished.But what actually makes them work? It's not randomness or shock value. And it's definitely not just "bad person with a sad backstory." It's intentional craft.In this episode, I'm breaking down five tips for writing morally gray characters that feel authentic, nuanced, and impossible to look away from—whether you're writing fantasy, thriller, romance, or any other genre.You'll hear me talk about things like:[02:45] What "morally gray" actually means and how it differs from the antihero—so you can stop conflating the two and start building true moral complexity.[04:25] How to create a character worldview that justifies their actions, including the role of backstory, goals, and the personal code that reveals what they truly value.[07:51] Why lose-lose dilemmas are essential for morally gray characters—and how to construct impossible choices that test your character and keep readers emotionally invested.[10:05] The importance of letting your character make questionable choices with real consequences—and why softening the gray undermines everything you've built.[12:50] How to keep readers invested in a morally gray character even when their choices are hard to stomach (hint: it's not about making them likable).[14:54] The redemption arc trap most writers fall into—and why the best morally gray characters don't get "fixed" by the end of the story.If you've ever struggled to write a complex antagonist, a flawed protagonist, or a love interest readers can't quite root for but can't look away from either, this episode will give you the tools to craft morally gray characters with confidence and intention.

Friday, December 22nd, 2023 Right after Judge Beryl Howell ordered the immediate enforcement of the $148M verdict against Giuliani, he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York; Jack Smith has filed a response in the Trump immunity battle with SCOTUS; the Colorado Supreme Court justices face a flood of threats after ruling to remove Trump from the state primary ballot; a new lawsuit says Georgia's lt. gov should be disqualified for acting as a Trump elector; 16 states beyond Colorado have open legal challenges to Trump's eligibility for office; the NRA has hit rock bottom. Plus Allison and Dana deliver your good news. Our GuestJohn Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232 Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.