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With AI adoption exploding, what does that actually mean for how you grow your team, your donors, and your impact?Naria Santa Lucia brought SO much energy and joy to her MC role at the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, that I had to sit down with her to hear how nonprofit leaders can build practical pathways for using AI in their day-to-day work and cut through the hype.Naria also brings a perspective every nonprofit needs to hear: take the big swing, stay true to your mission, and don't pivot just to chase funding. When you focus on real impact (and communicate it clearly!) you'll draw the right supporters in.Resources & LinksConnect with Naria Santa Lucia on LinkedIn and learn more about Microsoft Elevate here.Not sure where to start in building your program? Start with this $5 audit to know where your gap is. Takes 5-10 minutes max, and you'll know where to start --> Monthly Giving Interactive Audit Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. See how one team surpassed a $1M match and raised $2.25M for their mission with Penny, Bloomerang's AI-powered fundraising strategist. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
Myoscience Creatine with 20% off: https://bit.ly/43EWGRc Pre-order Keto Flex Revised and get free bonuses at: https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM I'm 41 and I Feel Younger Than I Did at 25. The 5 Exercises Behind It. People who can lower themselves to the floor and stand back up cleanly have a roughly 3 to 4% risk of dying in a given follow-up period. People who struggle? 42%. That's the kind of longevity signal no blood test or gadget can match, and you can run it in your living room in 10 seconds. In this episode, I share the five exercises that have helped me feel genuinely younger at 41 than I did at 25. Not because of genetics or living in the gym, but because I stopped letting critical movements disappear. Each one targets a specific ability that fades first: energy, mobility, strength, power, and the single movement that predicts long-term independence. I also share the Mayo Clinic study on mitochondria and HIIT that showed older bodies responding more than younger ones to training, why power declines almost twice as fast as strength after 40, and the personal moment with my German Shepherd Ziggy that forced me to take hip hinge strength seriously. Key Takeaways: Most people don't get old first. They get weak first. Accelerated aging is driven by the movements you stop practicing. Mayo Clinic research showed older adults boosted cellular energy capacity by 69% on HIIT, compared to 49% in younger adults. Power (force produced quickly) fades nearly twice as fast as strength after 40, and people with low power have nearly 6x the risk of dying. The sit-to-stand floor test separates a 3 to 4% mortality risk from a 42% one. It tests everything, leg strength, mobility, balance, and coordination, in one movement. Single-leg balance for 10 seconds is one of the most sensitive aging signals available and almost nobody is checking it. After age 30, natural creatine production declines, making recovery, strength, and brain function harder to maintain without supplementation. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BIG STORY: We spoke with Zahra Anderson-Himmelspach, a young organizer who is helping lead a student driven movement for a better future through her work with Sunrise Tarrant Schools.Rise & Resist: A Night of Student Protest Art on Thursday, June 18th at 6:30pm in Southside Preservation HallDonate to the mutual aid fund supporting families impacted by ICESHORT STORY 1: Data Center UpdatesIn serene Fort Worth garden, residents rally against data center developmentFort Worth to weigh local data center regulations as residents call for moratoriumTexas Republicans press for local control over spread of AI data centers on first day of conventionThe Texas Power Grid, AI, and the Race for Data Centers | Rep. John McQueeneyFort Worth could ban cryptocurrency mining. Data centers might be here to staySHORT STORY 2: FWISD UpdatesFort Worth school district investigating teacher for social media postsFort Worth school board meeting interrupted by protester yelling about Sharia lawFWISD parents, educators protest Muslim principal's reassignment at board meetingFort Worth ISD hit hard by principal turnover following TEA takeover of districtFort Worth ISD students see biggest gains in Algebra I, Biology, test scores showSHORT STORY 3: County Commissioner's CourtResolution honoring LGBTQ health center in Arlington rejected by Tarrant commissioners / Tarrant commissioners call proposed honor for LGBTQ+ Health a ‘political stunt'WINS: SparkFest / Latina poets leave fear behind to share stories of empowerment in Fort WorthNational Juneteenth Museum to break ground in coming months after yearslong delaysHip Pocket opens its 50th seasonArlington elects Jason Shelton as next District 8 council member with more than 60% in runoffFort Worth building slated for downtown library now proposed for community arts space / A new library. An arts incubator. Game plan changes in downtown Fort WorthLOSSES: Fort Worth settles whistleblower lawsuit for $1.1 million / Fort Worth council approves $1.1M deal in police captain's retaliation lawsuitFort Worth police crime-fighting drone program takes off in partnership with Flock SafetyTarrant sheriff, district attorney mum on election integrity task force, cite short notice / Republican Election Judge tampers with Election equipment and assaults Democratic Election Judge.Karmelo Anthony Judge Calls Him 'Nice Young Man' But Stands By Jury's 35-Year SentenceACTIONS:June 11 - 20 Freedom Vibes June 20 - TCDP Pride EventJune 27 - Trinity PrideUntil July 5 - Black Journalism exhibitJune 28 - 817 GatherJuly 1 - 817 Gather at the TableJoin the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.
Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)1936
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In the late 2000s, two movements emerged in Sao Paulo, each trying to make the city more humane and livable for its residents. On the one hand, green policy elites worked on a downtown revitalization plan that would model a moreintelligently dense, and hence lower-carbon, style of urbanism. On the other, the city's housing movement occupied vacant buildings to pressure state actors to build up affordable housing and democratize urban planning. These groupscould have been allies, but first, they ended up on opposite sides of a battle over the future of the city. What were the conditions for the climate and housing agenda to pull in the same direction?There is a line of argumentation that says: “working class people don't care about the environment or climate change; this is a privilege of the middle class or urban educated elites, that is incapable of accounting for the immediate necessities many families have”. And yet, this itself fails to recognize that many working class struggles already have a green agendaof sorts: they want good housing in central places; they want transit systems that work and access to urban amenities that the wealthy already have. In other words, what the environmentalist movement – and its critics - sometimes miss isthat some of the most important climate actors are not always the people who speak in the language of carbon emissions and bike lanes, but rather fight for the right to the city.Talking through this today is Daniel Aldana Cohen, who is not only Assistant Professor of Sociology at UC Berkeley, but is also one of my models for public intellectual and leftist policynerds, particularly around working class politics and climate change. In this episode, we talk about Daniel's upcoming book, titled Street Fight: Climate Change and Inequality in the 21st Century City. We look at the case of Nova Luz, a downtown redevelopment project sold as a green and dense revitalization urbanism, but that was actually experienced by housing movements as a kind of displacement from above. But the framing that there is an intrinsic conflict between climate and social justice is a strawman – instead, we need to understand the distinction between luxury and democratic ecologies and who reaps the benefits or pays the costs of these different political projects. There is a critique, but also hope in this! The environmental movement is doomed to alienate working class people if it shifts the costs of changes onto the people already bearing the worst brunt of climate change and inequality.But by integrating working class needs – including appropriate measures – such as protecting housing security to avoid green gentrification, or creating affordable housing in central locations – then the power of both movements can reinforce each other. This isn't necessarily easy, and there are tensions tonavigate – but it's the only long-term strategy that can create a deep leftist project of public affluence and climate justice. Daniel Aldana Cohen is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, where he is Director of the Socio-Spatial Climate Collaborative, or (SC)2, and serves as a member of the Graduate Group of the Designated Emphasis in Political Economy. He is also Founding Co-Director of the Climate and Community Institute (CCI), a progressive climate and economy think tank. He has been a CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar (2021-24), and Member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ (2018-19). He is the co-author of A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal (Verso 2019).
Today, the jury was shown CCTV footage from the alleged attack on 23rd November 2023.The montage was compiled by gardaí, and contained footage from the hours leading up to the attack, as well as the incident itself. The jury also heard from another mother of one of the alleged victims.
Most AI conversations are loaded with productivity hacks, but it's also accelerating scientific discovery in ways most people aren't even thinking about.In this live conversation from the Microsoft Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit, I'm talking to Clare Durrett from Answer ALS and Terri Thompson from OnPoint Scientific about how they're helping cut ALS research timelines by 65%! With a shared platform called Neuromine, researchers now have access to clinical data, genetics, bio samples, and more, all in one place. Even if you're not in the research space, this episode is a super powerful example of what becomes possible when you break down silos and build the right partnerships.Resources & LinksConnect with Clare on LinkedIn and learn more about Answer ALS on their website.Connect with Terri on LinkedIn and learn more about OnPoint Scientific on their website.Learn more about Team Gleason, a nonprofit that improves daily life for people living with ALS.The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. See how one team surpassed a $1M match and raised $2.25M for their mission with Penny, Bloomerang's AI-powered fundraising strategist. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
Join The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney LIVE to react to the Spurs taking Game 3 against the Knicks in the NBA Finals (1:15). Then, J. Kyle Mann comes on to break down the top prospects and the best fits ahead of the NBA draft (48:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE '25 to '26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Last week, Bank of England (“BoE”) Governor Andrew Bailey warned that the central bank must restore public confidence in its official 2% inflation target. This assertion follows new internal research detailing the high costs of bond liquidations. While the Iran conflict threatens widespread price increases, the Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) expects subsequent interest rate increases to follow. Workplace disruption has fuelled worries about rapid technological shifts, which currently overwhelm roughly 61% of the domestic workforce. Consequently, officials are likely to maintain a cautious wait-and-see stance as wage growth steadies, preferring to monitor long-term stability rather than reacting solely to temporary corporate inflation spikes...Stocks featured:Bunzl, InterContinental Hotels Group and PrudentialTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cutting Through the Chaos with Wallace Garneau – Modern America increasingly confuses democracy with liberty and equality with justice. Movements that seek to eliminate constitutional restraints in the name of direct majority rule are not expanding freedom. They are weakening the barriers that protect freedom from passion, envy, and ideological certainty. A system that allows every desire to...
We kick off todays episode with some weekday adventures, This week i talk about my new obsession, which is a watch craze that i spiral into since the AP drop. Ive really went down a rabbit hole of rolexes, even down to my first watch ever bought and now i want to make this new obsession a hobby. I don't know how far i am getting because it is an expensive hobby. I also speak about how i obsess a bout another hobby and how i find my self day dreaming over it, and it is playing the game Gran Turismo. I feel like when i drive in real life i can see the video game cluster on my windshield., pretty sure that's dangerous. From there i get into Gen Z again and i don't think they're aware of the rules of the road, and it's quite annoying.( 00:00 - 27:04 )In the movie review section we talk about film movies and other things and give the worse takes. This week we're critiquing the movie “ Back Doors” and this movie was very nostalgic to me. I remember when backrooms started out on a 4chan page in 2010, and now its a whole movie and not a youtube series. Now i really don't speak of the movie, only how it made me feel and all the emotions it triggered. This movie was cool but it had its own message that stayed from the original lore… at least to me i feel. It never really had a definite reason but the movie had its own objective and it was cool. ( 27:05 - 41:16 )I then jump into The Cool Report where we discuss Mr beast pilot being caught with pound of zaza… sike he was more of a contestant than a personal pilot. But it was a pretty interesting story to indulge in. Then we get into more NYC laws, where the governor finds it more important to care about parental tittles instead of all the real NY problems. Utilities is high, cost of living is high, gas is high, but dear lord let us figure out the new parental titles. Then we get into cyber bullying of a great celeb, we shall not give Elmo slander in my podcast network. ( 41:17 - 01:01:21 )We then step into a segment where the listeners ask me 3 questions about myself or just randomness. A character wants to know if i standing on not taking down studs, and they were grossly mistaken. They's them don't start a chance with I. Another character wants to know with which latino i identify with and i am off brown, like a taupe or tan. Then we get a character asking is it okay to love a sport more than your wife and i say f yes. Love when the ball is in your court( 01:01:22 - 01:14:33 )Then we have 2 fans ask us a questions for PTL where we get asked the tough questions where we place ourselves in their shoes. A lover submits a question thats not a question, it more of a statement against the big people community. They just submitted a question that was all about violence. Another lover wants to know why they always keep making fun of his partners age difference. My suggestion is take them out to the park before the sun raises and no one would notice.( 01:14:34 - 01:24:12 )THE FINThanks to everyone that shows us love and wish y'all the best on the journey called life.( 01:24:13- 01:26:18 )please continue to like, share, comment and subscribe. Also check out my friend @acgwipeout on youtube and instagram.PEACE OUT!!!! For questions to be answered on Part time lover please email @nospecialcharacterspod@gmail.comTIME CODEINTRO/ WHAT'S NEW - 00:00MOVIE REVIEW - 27:05THE COOL REPORT - 41:17ASK ME A QUESTION - 01:01:22PART TIME LOVER - 01:14:34OUTRO - 01:24:13
Pastor Charlie Dawes' message from Hill City DC's Live Services on June 7, 2026.Safe & secure ways to give to the ministry at Hill City: https://hillcitydc.com/give--Resources:In need of Prayer or Pastoral Care: https://hillcitydc.com/careHill City Live Sunday Messages: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...--Stay Connected:Website: https://hillcitydc.com/Hill City Worship: https://shorturl.at/hjQR0YouTube: / @hillcitydc Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hillcitydc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/hillcitychur...
Spencer opens by casually mentioning that Spenpai is stuck in mandatory HR training after some "incidents," which is a sentence that raises more questions than it answers. Spencer soldiers on with Kevin, and the show kicks off with him describing in visceral, increasingly disturbing detail how he sliced his thumb open while cutting a Costco rotisserie chicken with entirely the wrong knife. Just when you think the medical drama is over, Spencer reveals he then contracted shingles, which he has traced directly to a catastrophically awkward lunch that sent him spiraling for three straight days. He makes a compelling case that social anxiety can, in fact, cause viral flare-ups. Between doctor's notes and nerve pain, Spencer has apparently been home watching anime, and boy does he have thoughts. He gives enthusiastic breakdowns of Beastars (anime for furries where a wolf has complicated feelings about a rabbit) and Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (anime where people get executed for looking at stars), before we dig into FLCL episodes three and four. Kevin and Spencer discuss cat ears, school plays, parental affairs, robots that need to use the bathroom, the Eva parallels, and what it all means about being a teenager who suspects adults are frauds. We round things out with a breathless recap of the Arlong Park arc of One Piece, which somehow involves a fish man pulling out his own teeth, a woman stealing everyone's wallets, and a coward setting someone on fire with rubbing alcohol. It all makes sense, somehow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the first time in 18 years that Christoph Hilligen sees a possibility to radically change the way NGOs operate.As the CEO of World Vision Germany, he's already using AI to launch emergency appeals in HOURS and build personalized donor journeys. One of the most fascinating examples? His team uses predictive models to flag which donors may be at risk of canceling, so they can step in earlier and build stronger relationships.AI is definitely no longer optional, and the nonprofits who move faster, personalize better, and use their data to guide decisions will raise more and create more impact without risking falling behind. This is exactly the kind of case study I could have talked about with Christoph forever!Resources & LinksConnect with Christoph on LinkedIn and learn more about World Vision Germany on their website.Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. See how one team surpassed a $1M match and raised $2.25M for their mission with Penny, Bloomerang's AI-powered fundraising strategist. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
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What does 30+ years of cross-cultural ministry actually look like from the inside? In this solo episode, recorded on her 59th birthday, Cynthia Anderson gets honest — about the surprises, the valleys she never would have chosen, and the convictions that have only deepened over three decades of disciple-making work across Nepal, India, Thailand, and Africa. This isn't a highlight reel. It's a real look at what sustained obedience costs, what it produces, and why the pattern of valleys leading to breakthrough doesn't stop. In this episode: Why God's love is not contingent on your fruit — and why that's still disorienting after all this time What Cynthia would do differently (margins, meetings, and what she wishes she'd said no to) The valley-to-breakthrough pattern traced across 30 years of field work A 1 Corinthians 13 rewrite that reframes what success in ministry actually looks like Why Caleb at 85 is still her model for what's next
It's Tuesday, which means another episode of Ask Rob & Rob! This week, should you pay down your buy-to-let mortgage or keep leveraging? Plus, can you profit from house price movements without buying a property? (00:37) Amy's tempted to start overpaying the mortgage on her highest-rate investment, but is she giving up the biggest advantage of property investing in the process? Rob D warns against letting short-term frustration drive the decision. (05:42) Noel reels off a list of ways to profit from regional house price movements without buying property, but which one's the best option? Rob B reveals which one he'd consider - and why others are best avoided. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Got a question? Send it in here Find out more about Property Hub Invest
This week we discuss the beating heart of watches, the movements. What are the most famous watch movements that you should know? Tune in to find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters
The Power of Rivers: Ecology, Culture, and Reimagining Nature with Robert MacFarlane This discussion was a dream come true! Have you ever wondered what rivers can teach us about life, culture, and sustainability? If so, you're not alone. In his captivating book Is a River Alive?, Robert MacFarlane explores the profound relationships between humans and rivers across the globe, revealing how these waterways are vital to ecological health, cultural identity, and future conservation efforts. This podcast delves into MacFarlane's insights, shared stories from his travels, and practical ways you can foster guardianship of our rivers. Whether you're a nature lover, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about the natural world, this journey into the heart of rivers will inspire you to see these vital waters in a new light. You'll also want to consider the ways rivers have been your guardian all along. Why Rivers Matter: The Ecological and Cultural Crisis MacFarlane's exploration begins in England, where the health of rivers has dramatically declined due to pollution, agricultural runoff, and climate change. Only 14% of English rivers are in good ecological health, a stark figure illustrating the severity of the crisis. MacFarlane compares this decline to Rachel Carson's opening scene in Silent Spring, where poison falls from the skies, harming wildlife and communities. Yet, the crisis in England isn't solely chemical; it's also cultural. Our disconnection from rivers has led to a loss of identity and stewardship. MacFarlane's travels take him across four continents, revealing inspiring examples of rivers that are thriving and being reimagined as beings with rights. For instance, in Ecuador, the river Rio Los Cedros is protected by groundbreaking legal rights enshrined in the constitution. Similarly, in India's Tamil Nadu region, local activists combat drought and pollution, asserting their guardianship over their waterways. In North America, the Innu community in Canada's northeast has recognized river rights in regional declarations, illustrating a radical shift in environmental law. The Rebirth of River Rights What makes these stories compelling is the idea that rivers are more than just resourceful water courses—they are living entities deserving legal protection. MacFarlane's journey shows that citizen guardianship can lead to tangible change, like the Ecuadorian court ruling that protected Los Cedros' forest and river ecosystem, forcing mining companies to leave within ten days. These acts of guardianship, rooted in love and respect, demonstrate how reimagining rivers as rights-bearing beings can foster ecological healing. Stories from the Water: Encounters with Place One of MacFarlane's gifts is his ability to connect readers with the people he meets on his journeys. From the mushroom girl Juliana, who hears fungi as a language, to the indigenous communities whose rivers are sacred, these stories highlight the importance of listening, naming, and understanding our environment. Recognizing the Sign Language of Nature MacFarlane discusses Juliana's remarkable ability to sense fungi before seeing them—an almost magical skill that speaks to a deeper, intuitive understanding of ecosystems. She perceives the fungi's "voices," not through scientific rigor alone but through felt intuition. It's a reminder that humans can develop a kind of water literacy, learning to listen to the signals of rivers and oceans. These encounters illustrate that a polyphonic world exists, filled with language and meaning beyond human speech, waiting for us to perceive if we only listen. The Gift of Naming and Connection Naming, MacFarlane suggests, is a powerful act. It's a way of establishing relationship and recognition with the environment. Ann Marie talks about her experience of discovering tiny beach seedlings in Virginia, which led to a panoramic "cathedral" of beeches. Her experience exemplifies how awareness and naming deepen our connection to place. This act of naming transforms our perception, shifting us from mere observers to guardians who recognize their role in the web of life. Environmental Loss and Hope Throughout his travels, MacFarlane reflects on the disappearance of many natural places and the cultural erosion accompanying environmental decline. Yet, he emphasizes hope rooted in grassroots guardianship and legal advances. Movements in Wales, for example, have led to formal protections for rivers like the Wye, demonstrating that small steps can have ripple effects across landscapes and communities. How You Can Be a River Guardian Inspired by these stories? MacFarlane offers practical ways to foster a guardianship mindset, emphasizing collective action, local involvement, and legal advocacy. Get Involved Locally Join your community's river guardianship group or conservation organization. Guardianship isn't just about big legal battles—it starts with everyday actions like cleaning up trash, reporting pollution, or advocating for river-friendly policies. Support local initiatives such as American Rivers or Riverkeeper groups that work to protect and restore waterways. Participate in or organize community clean-up events—these tactile acts foster a sense of ownership and responsibility. Advocate for Legal Rights MacFarlane highlights Ecuador's pioneering legal framework recognizing the rights of nature which is an inspiring model worldwide. Encourage your local or national governments to adopt similar laws that extend personhood and legal protections to rivers and ecosystems. Final Thoughts: Rivers as Life's Arteries and Guardians In Is a River Alive?, MacFarlane reminds us that rivers are more than water—they are vital to life, culture, and the planet's health. Reimagining rivers as beings with rights, listening to their signals, and taking guardianship seriously offers a path to ecological renewal and cultural resilience. As citizens, learners, and guardians, we each have a role in supporting these life-giving arteries. https://www.americanrivers.org/ https://www.rightsofrivers.org/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/35084/robert-macfarlane/
Right off the heels of GiveCon, the data is IN. Bloomerang just released their 2026 Giving Signals report, and there's one stat that stopped me in my tracks: donors prefer specific impact language over vague appeals by an 88 point margin!Ann Fellman, CMO of Bloomerang, is joining me fresh off the GiveCon stage to break down what the data is telling us about donor behavior and why your $25/month donor might actually be worth $3,200+ in lifetime value.Ann also reveals two major product launches, including a native integration with Dataro's predictive donor intelligence — and shares exactly what she'd focus on this summer to get ahead of end-of-year fundraising.Resources & LinksConnect with Ann on LinkedIn and check out Bloomerang's 2026 Giving Signals Report. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. See how one team surpassed a $1M match and raised $2.25M for their mission with Penny, Bloomerang's AI-powered fundraising strategist. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
In this episode, Manoush Zomorodi talks about tiny movements and their massive impact in reclaiming your energy in the digital age. Her new book, The Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being, explores the hidden health costs of sedentary, screen-heavy lifestyles and shares research showing that just five minutes of gentle movement every 30 minutes can significantly improve blood sugar, blood pressure, mood, and focus. They discuss workplace culture's resistance to movement breaks, the body-brain connection, and practical strategies for building sustainable habits. Manoush also emphasizes that small, consistent changes can yield transformative results, making better health accessible even within demanding modern work environments. Feeling overwhelmed in your life?Check out Overwhelm is Optional — a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. Sign up here for only $29! Exciting News!!! How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is out NOW! Order today! Key Takeaways: Health impacts of prolonged sitting and screen time Importance of regular movement breaks for physical and mental well-being Research findings on the minimum movement needed to counteract sedentary behavior Societal norms and workplace culture surrounding productivity and sitting Negative effects of sitting on blood flow, brain function, and overall health Strategies for incorporating movement into daily routines Overcoming barriers to establishing movement habits The interconnectedness of body and brain in relation to movement Historical context of sedentary lifestyles and the need for intentional movement Practical takeaways for improving health through movement breaks For full show notes: click here! If you enjoyed this conversation with Manoush Zomorodi, check out these other episodes: Manoush Zomorodi (Interview from 2016) Reclaim Your Mind: How to Build a Healthier Relationship with Technology with Jay Vidyarthi By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed, and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by: Brodo Broth: Shop the best broth on the planet with Brodo. Head to Brodo.com/TOYF for 20% off your first subscription order and use code TOYF for an additional $10 off. Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to Quince.com/feed for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at rocketmoney.com/feed. Shopify – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/feed. David Protein bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to www.davidprotein.com/FEED Hello Fresh – Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Alma has a directory of 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Visit helloalma.com to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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"There's no big tech censorship on good old-fashioned physical management." Freedom depends on people being willing to take action rather than assuming someone else will solve the problem. Movements, businesses, and causes survive when people communicate directly, build trust, and create systems that cannot easily be controlled by outside forces. Attention has become harder to earn in a world full of noise, algorithms, and gatekeepers, making direct relationships more valuable than ever. Success often comes from choosing courage over comfort and moving into challenges instead of away from them. Jeff Kruszyna explains how direct mail continues to work in an era dominated by digital marketing and social platforms. Jeff argues that physical mail creates a stronger connection because it demands attention and avoids many of the filters and censorship concerns found online. He shares stories of supporting political and charitable causes, helping organizations survive pressure campaigns, and building fundraising systems that generated significant results when other channels faced obstacles. Jeff is a fundraising strategist and founder of JMK Victory who has raised more than $100 million for America First campaigns, conservative organizations, Christian charities, and veteran groups. Jeff specializes in direct mail fundraising and has spent more than two decades helping causes, political campaigns, and nonprofits communicate effectively while building long-term donor relationships. Expert action steps: 1. Commit to continuous learning and curiosity rather than assuming you've mastered your field. 2. Move toward difficult situations with courage instead of retreating from discomfort. 3. Build a foundation around faith, values, and strong people who help keep you aligned. Learn more & connect: https://www.jmkvictory.com/ https://getjeffk.com/ Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.
Are you exercising for osteoporosis but unsure if your program is truly effective? Many people miss key components that make all the difference in preventing fractures and building strong bones. In this episode, I dive into the essentials of a complete osteoporosis exercise program. As a physical therapist with over 40 years of experience, I've seen so many women doing "good exercises" but still missing critical pieces that protect their bones and reduce fracture risk. I break down the five core components every osteoporosis program should include and share practical tips for making these exercises effective. I also talk about balance exercises and why improving balance is crucial for preventing falls, and I highlight posture techniques to protect the spine and enhance spinal stability. Finally, I share resources, handouts, and videos you can access for free, so you can implement these exercises safely at home. Whether you're walking, dancing, or doing resistance training, these tips will help you make your program complete and effective for bone strength and independence. "Research has shown that the bones respond to the forces placed upon them. So when a muscle is contracting against resistance, it's pulling on the bone and shaking the bone as if to say, hey, we need more bone here." ~ Margie Bissinger In this episode: - [01:19] - Five essentials for a bone-building program - [03:28] - Resistance training: proper weight, form, and frequency - [09:32] - Impact and weight-bearing exercises: why supervision helps - [11:49] - Balance training: static, dynamic, dual-tasking for fall prevention - [15:54] - Posture work: spinal alignment, seated posture, visual cues - [24:30] - Flexion vs. extension exercises - [27:10] - Movements to avoid - [34:55] - Aerobic exercise: benefits and limits for bone density - [35:25] - Core & pelvic floor: breathing and stabilization techniques - [39:08] - Happy Bones Club for workshops, Q&A, and more resources Resources - Osteoporosis Exercises - https://tinyurl.com/exercisesforme - Happy Bones Club membership - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/bones-club More about Margie - Website - https://margiebissinger.com/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en DISCLAIMER – The information presented on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. It is not intended to replace consultation with your physician or healthcare provider. The ideas shared on this podcast are the expressed opinions of the guests and do not always reflect those of Margie Bissinger and Happy Bones, Happy Life Podcast. *In compliance with the FTC guidelines, please assume the following about links on this site: Some of the links going to products are affiliate links of which I receive a small commission from sales of certain items, but the price is the same for you (sometimes, I even get to share a unique discount with you). If I post an affiliate link to a product, it is something that I personally use, support, and would recommend. I personally vet each and every product. My first priority is providing valuable information and resources to help you create positive changes in your health and bring more happiness into your life. I will only ever link to products or resources (affiliate or otherwise) that fit within this purpose.
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Makenzie Darling, a Movement Architect who has spent more than a decade weaving together social impact, community development, spiritual awakening, and strategy that actually moves people. She has worked with NGOs and pioneering startups, helping small organizations grow into thriving movements with millions of followers and global reach. And she brings something deeper than strategy to the table. Through her work as an Entheogenic Minister, and her travels with Indigenous healers around the world, Makenzie has learned how to listen to the old wisdom. The kind of wisdom our bodies remember. The kind of wisdom that asks us to stop extracting, stop controlling, and begin leading from a place of devotion. In a world that feels fast, polarized, exhausted, and hungry for something real, this conversation is a powerful reminder. Makenzie and I dish on: • Bringing ancient wisdom and modern strategy into your business • The difference between lineage and leadership • Why releasing control can open the door to a bigger movement • Movement building, and why it begins with identifying your assignment • How plant medicine can support ancestral excavation and healing • Karmic assignments, and why they may be part of the reason we are here This episode is an invitation to look at your work through a bigger lens. Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review! It really helps us know which content resonates with you the most. Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce) with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly. Resources mentioned: Take the Witchpreneur Quiz and discover which Feminine Magic is your Key to Financial Success. (https://bit.ly/witchpreneur-quiz) Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz) Listen to Makenzie's "The Call to Rise Podcast" at https://globalmovementmaker.com/podcast Makenzie Darling's Free Gift: My movement maker archetype quiz that depicts which type of revolutionary leader you are meant to step into and both the gifts and the challenges of that archetype at: quiz.globalmovementmaker.com **Contact Makenzie Darling via Facebook or https://globalmovementmaker.com/** **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/**
What explains the rise of religious populism in contemporary Turkish politics and society? How does industrialization help to explain change and continuity in social and religious life in Muslim majority countries? In his new book Industrial Islamism: How Authoritarian Movements Mobilize Workers (University of California Press, 2025), Utku Balaban examines Turkey's rapid post-Cold War industrialization and argues that the answers to these questions lie in a class analysis centered on the relationships between employers and employees situated within larger contexts of globalization and historical Islamization. Political and religious transformations occurring in the 1980s and 1990s are not the result of a cultural backlash to or rejection of “Westernization,” or a nostalgia for an idealistic past. Rather, Balaban argues they are related to the rise of a socio-economic-political class he calls the “faubourgeosie” that strategically employ Islamic populism as a method of protecting their interests against other primary class actors. These changes are internal to the mechanics and logics of capitalism as shifts in the traditional relations of production produced new alliances and networks based on small-scale capital accumulation. Balaban's Turkish case study can be applied to other Muslim-majority countries in which small-scale industrialists similarly dealt with economic anxiety and aspirations through recourse to popular Islamist rhetoric not as a specifically moral strategy, but as a political one. Industrial Islamism recently received the best new book in the category of international political economy from the International Studies Association. Dr. Utku Balaban is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Xavier University. He is the author of A Conveyor Belt of Flesh: Urban Space and the Proliferation of Industrial Labor Practices in Istanbul's Garment Industry (2011) and Social Inclusion Practices in Turkey (2015). Dr. Jaclyn Michael is an Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (USA). She is the author of several articles on Muslim cultural representation, performance, and religious belonging in India and in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
What happens when 1.3 billion people adopt AI in just 39 months… and most nonprofits are still trying to figure out where to even start?While nearly 90% of nonprofits are already using AI, only 6-7% are seeing meaningful returns, which is why I HAD to sit down with Justin Spelhaug, President of Microsoft Elevate, to talk about why that gap exists, and how nonprofits have a once-in-a-generation chance to shape a more inclusive AI economy.We also talk about generating personalized donor thank you messages at scale, and how to use predictive modeling to better understand giving behavior. This moment requires all of us to lean in and will challenge how you think about AI.Resources & LinksConnect with Justin on LinkedIn and learn more about Microsoft Elevate on their website. Justin also recommends Carol Dweck and her work on growth mindsets. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
My guest this week is Sierra Hull and we're chatting about her instrumental project The Movements.We talk about how the piece came about, as the result of a FreshGrass Concerto commission, how she approached writing the piece, with and for her current band (Avery Merritt, Erik Coveney, Mark Raudabaugh, and Shaun Richardson), and the challenges presented by releasing a project like this. We also discuss how the piece has developed since it was first written and how she and the band incorporate it into their live shows, as well as what it was like going back into the studio to record live, filmed performances of the tracks.It's a wonderful piece of music and, as always, it was a treat getting to chat with Sierra.Find out more and order copies of The Movements at sierrahull.comCheck out Sierra's YouTube channel to watch live studio performances of The MovementsFor more on FreshGrass you can hear Oli Chanoff talking about the FreshGrass commissions program and some of the wonderful music it's produced.To hear my previous interviews with Sierra, check out these episodes:Sierra Hull - A Tiptoe High Wire (2025)Sierra Hull Interview (2023)Sierra Hull Returns (2024) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!)Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins and Token premium guitar picks- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates:InstagramFacebook- Review us on Apple Podcasts
What explains the rise of religious populism in contemporary Turkish politics and society? How does industrialization help to explain change and continuity in social and religious life in Muslim majority countries? In his new book Industrial Islamism: How Authoritarian Movements Mobilize Workers (University of California Press, 2025), Utku Balaban examines Turkey's rapid post-Cold War industrialization and argues that the answers to these questions lie in a class analysis centered on the relationships between employers and employees situated within larger contexts of globalization and historical Islamization. Political and religious transformations occurring in the 1980s and 1990s are not the result of a cultural backlash to or rejection of “Westernization,” or a nostalgia for an idealistic past. Rather, Balaban argues they are related to the rise of a socio-economic-political class he calls the “faubourgeosie” that strategically employ Islamic populism as a method of protecting their interests against other primary class actors. These changes are internal to the mechanics and logics of capitalism as shifts in the traditional relations of production produced new alliances and networks based on small-scale capital accumulation. Balaban's Turkish case study can be applied to other Muslim-majority countries in which small-scale industrialists similarly dealt with economic anxiety and aspirations through recourse to popular Islamist rhetoric not as a specifically moral strategy, but as a political one. Industrial Islamism recently received the best new book in the category of international political economy from the International Studies Association. Dr. Utku Balaban is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Xavier University. He is the author of A Conveyor Belt of Flesh: Urban Space and the Proliferation of Industrial Labor Practices in Istanbul's Garment Industry (2011) and Social Inclusion Practices in Turkey (2015). Dr. Jaclyn Michael is an Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (USA). She is the author of several articles on Muslim cultural representation, performance, and religious belonging in India and in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
What explains the rise of religious populism in contemporary Turkish politics and society? How does industrialization help to explain change and continuity in social and religious life in Muslim majority countries? In his new book Industrial Islamism: How Authoritarian Movements Mobilize Workers (University of California Press, 2025), Utku Balaban examines Turkey's rapid post-Cold War industrialization and argues that the answers to these questions lie in a class analysis centered on the relationships between employers and employees situated within larger contexts of globalization and historical Islamization. Political and religious transformations occurring in the 1980s and 1990s are not the result of a cultural backlash to or rejection of “Westernization,” or a nostalgia for an idealistic past. Rather, Balaban argues they are related to the rise of a socio-economic-political class he calls the “faubourgeosie” that strategically employ Islamic populism as a method of protecting their interests against other primary class actors. These changes are internal to the mechanics and logics of capitalism as shifts in the traditional relations of production produced new alliances and networks based on small-scale capital accumulation. Balaban's Turkish case study can be applied to other Muslim-majority countries in which small-scale industrialists similarly dealt with economic anxiety and aspirations through recourse to popular Islamist rhetoric not as a specifically moral strategy, but as a political one. Industrial Islamism recently received the best new book in the category of international political economy from the International Studies Association. Dr. Utku Balaban is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Xavier University. He is the author of A Conveyor Belt of Flesh: Urban Space and the Proliferation of Industrial Labor Practices in Istanbul's Garment Industry (2011) and Social Inclusion Practices in Turkey (2015). Dr. Jaclyn Michael is an Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (USA). She is the author of several articles on Muslim cultural representation, performance, and religious belonging in India and in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies
What explains the rise of religious populism in contemporary Turkish politics and society? How does industrialization help to explain change and continuity in social and religious life in Muslim majority countries? In his new book Industrial Islamism: How Authoritarian Movements Mobilize Workers (University of California Press, 2025), Utku Balaban examines Turkey's rapid post-Cold War industrialization and argues that the answers to these questions lie in a class analysis centered on the relationships between employers and employees situated within larger contexts of globalization and historical Islamization. Political and religious transformations occurring in the 1980s and 1990s are not the result of a cultural backlash to or rejection of “Westernization,” or a nostalgia for an idealistic past. Rather, Balaban argues they are related to the rise of a socio-economic-political class he calls the “faubourgeosie” that strategically employ Islamic populism as a method of protecting their interests against other primary class actors. These changes are internal to the mechanics and logics of capitalism as shifts in the traditional relations of production produced new alliances and networks based on small-scale capital accumulation. Balaban's Turkish case study can be applied to other Muslim-majority countries in which small-scale industrialists similarly dealt with economic anxiety and aspirations through recourse to popular Islamist rhetoric not as a specifically moral strategy, but as a political one. Industrial Islamism recently received the best new book in the category of international political economy from the International Studies Association. Dr. Utku Balaban is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Xavier University. He is the author of A Conveyor Belt of Flesh: Urban Space and the Proliferation of Industrial Labor Practices in Istanbul's Garment Industry (2011) and Social Inclusion Practices in Turkey (2015). Dr. Jaclyn Michael is an Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (USA). She is the author of several articles on Muslim cultural representation, performance, and religious belonging in India and in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
What explains the rise of religious populism in contemporary Turkish politics and society? How does industrialization help to explain change and continuity in social and religious life in Muslim majority countries? In his new book Industrial Islamism: How Authoritarian Movements Mobilize Workers (University of California Press, 2025), Utku Balaban examines Turkey's rapid post-Cold War industrialization and argues that the answers to these questions lie in a class analysis centered on the relationships between employers and employees situated within larger contexts of globalization and historical Islamization. Political and religious transformations occurring in the 1980s and 1990s are not the result of a cultural backlash to or rejection of “Westernization,” or a nostalgia for an idealistic past. Rather, Balaban argues they are related to the rise of a socio-economic-political class he calls the “faubourgeosie” that strategically employ Islamic populism as a method of protecting their interests against other primary class actors. These changes are internal to the mechanics and logics of capitalism as shifts in the traditional relations of production produced new alliances and networks based on small-scale capital accumulation. Balaban's Turkish case study can be applied to other Muslim-majority countries in which small-scale industrialists similarly dealt with economic anxiety and aspirations through recourse to popular Islamist rhetoric not as a specifically moral strategy, but as a political one. Industrial Islamism recently received the best new book in the category of international political economy from the International Studies Association. Dr. Utku Balaban is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Xavier University. He is the author of A Conveyor Belt of Flesh: Urban Space and the Proliferation of Industrial Labor Practices in Istanbul's Garment Industry (2011) and Social Inclusion Practices in Turkey (2015). Dr. Jaclyn Michael is an Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (USA). She is the author of several articles on Muslim cultural representation, performance, and religious belonging in India and in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology
What explains the rise of religious populism in contemporary Turkish politics and society? How does industrialization help to explain change and continuity in social and religious life in Muslim majority countries? In his new book Industrial Islamism: How Authoritarian Movements Mobilize Workers (University of California Press, 2025), Utku Balaban examines Turkey's rapid post-Cold War industrialization and argues that the answers to these questions lie in a class analysis centered on the relationships between employers and employees situated within larger contexts of globalization and historical Islamization. Political and religious transformations occurring in the 1980s and 1990s are not the result of a cultural backlash to or rejection of “Westernization,” or a nostalgia for an idealistic past. Rather, Balaban argues they are related to the rise of a socio-economic-political class he calls the “faubourgeosie” that strategically employ Islamic populism as a method of protecting their interests against other primary class actors. These changes are internal to the mechanics and logics of capitalism as shifts in the traditional relations of production produced new alliances and networks based on small-scale capital accumulation. Balaban's Turkish case study can be applied to other Muslim-majority countries in which small-scale industrialists similarly dealt with economic anxiety and aspirations through recourse to popular Islamist rhetoric not as a specifically moral strategy, but as a political one. Industrial Islamism recently received the best new book in the category of international political economy from the International Studies Association. Dr. Utku Balaban is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Xavier University. He is the author of A Conveyor Belt of Flesh: Urban Space and the Proliferation of Industrial Labor Practices in Istanbul's Garment Industry (2011) and Social Inclusion Practices in Turkey (2015). Dr. Jaclyn Michael is an Associate Professor of Religion at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (USA). She is the author of several articles on Muslim cultural representation, performance, and religious belonging in India and in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Edelstein is a professor of French, history, and political science at Stanford University. He's also the author of several books on revolution and the Enlightenment, including The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin, Let There Be Enlightenment: The Religious and Mystical Sources of Rationality, Scripting Revolution: A Historical Approach to the Comparative Study of Revolutions, and The Enlightenment: A Genealogy. Greg and Dan discuss the changing meaning of “revolution” as an idea rather than a catalog of revolts. Dan explains how Greeks distinguished violent upheaval (stasis) from regime change, how “revolution” entered political vocabulary via Polybius's rediscovered Book VI, and how fears of cyclical instability shaped mixed-constitution thinking from antiquity to the American founders. They contrast pre-1789 “revolution” as restoration (including England's Glorious Revolution) with the French Revolution's progress-driven, consensus-seeking model that produces counterrevolution, factional purges, and a “Red Leviathan.” The discussion covers Enlightenment cultural uses of “revolution,” the ancients-vs-moderns debate and historical progress, differences between Anglo-American common-law rights and French state-centered reform, the tainted term in 1989, revolutionary “playbooks,” and how literary training and novels illuminate revolutionary psychology. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: From preserving order to accelerating history 12:42: Once this new-fangled idea of historical progress starts to get going in France in the 18th century, suddenly you can have a totally different vision of yourself. You're not just trying to prevent change and maintain the existing situation as long as you can. Suddenly, you might become an accelerator—you might become—and this is when the word "revolutionary" emerges in France, in 1789—you want to be on the right side of history. You want to be, you know, in favor of progress. And so I think that this new idea, both about history and about the role of revolutions in this sort of progressive vision of history, it really has huge effects on how people think about themselves, how they act, and ultimately how these historical revolutions from 1789 onward play out. Why ancient thinkers designed politics to prevent revolution 06:52: For people, even before Polybius, people like Plato and Aristotle, this did become the question of political thought. Like, how do you prevent a state from being ripped apart by division and just leading to this kind of destruction and death that accompanies revolutions? And this is where we get the idea of a well-balanced constitution. Protection vs. power 39:02: The English and the Americans, you know, there's just this deep skepticism towards the government. You want to really protect the individual from governmental encroachment. The French are almost coming to the revolution wanting to empower the government for good, like it's going to solve all our problems. Show Links: Recommended Resources: Age of Enlightenment Revolution Polybius Niccolò Machiavelli Voltaire Montesquieu John Adams Anacyclosis Vladimir Lenin Velvet Revolution Marquis de Condorcet Anne Robert Jacques Turgot Barebone's Parliament Millenarianism J. G. A. Pocock Norman Cohn Stefanos Geroulanos Guest Profile: Faculty Profile at Stanford Profile at the Hoover Institution Social Profile on X Guest Work: Amazon Author Page The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin On the Spirit of Rights Networks of Enlightenment: Digital Approaches to the Republic of Letters Let There Be Enlightenment: The Religious and Mystical Sources of Rationality Scripting Revolution: A Historical Approach to the Comparative Study of Revolutions The Enlightenment: A Genealogy The Terror of Natural Right: Republicanism, the Cult of Nature, and the French Revolution The Super-Enlightenment: Daring to Know Too Much Yale French Studies, Number 111: Myth and Modernity Google Scholar Page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week the MOT crew gets Kyle Tokarski from Green Bay on to chat about BIG muskies. Not only that but we find out impressive mileage some of these Great Lakes fish put on. Some fish roam and some don't leave a spot the size of Lambeau. Lots of solid spring talk in this one to get you prepped for early season musky fishing! Tap in!https://sugsfishing.com/https://www.thornebros.com/Intro comes from a crew favorite as always: Trailer Park Boys
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the awesome director and writer TOM GEORGE!A true nerd-out for the film heads right here, as Tom and Pip get it cracking from the beginning and do not let up. Tom's been ultra busy in recent times and all of this busy-ness is discussed, and it's really fascinating of course... Mixed in with the updates are some gems and jewels about the process and backstage bits and pieces that are truly worthy of note for those who enjoy the work on screen and appreciate the hows and whos of it arriving there. As you will expect there's some great 'Bait' chat involving Riz and Guz, a shared love of the one-shot and extended takes, how Tom found out about the See How They Run Bafta nom (cheers Pip!), allowing the script to do heavy lifting, and just an overall celebration of creativity, essentially. Enjoy, it's a goody!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBBAITSEE HOW THEY RUNTWO WEEKS IN AUGUSTSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monthly Giving Awareness Week feels like the perfect time to bring back repeat guest Dave Raley, especially after he just launched The Center for Sustainable Giving, a new initiative helping nonprofits rethink how they approach recurring generosity.The subscription economy is fundamentally changing donor expectations, which is why we're exploring topics like “10x thinking”, generosity as a learned habit, the future of sustainable philanthropy, and why recurring giving programs deserve far more visibility, staffing, and investment than they're currently getting. So many nonprofits are still stuck in a “single gift mindset” and this conversation is a reminder of just how big the opportunity is if you're willing to think differently about donor relationships.Resources & LinksMonthly Giving Awareness Week is THIS week and the deadline to apply for the 2026 Monthlies is May 13, 2026. Enter here.Learn about The Center for Sustainable Giving. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!
Can Eye Movements Rewire Trauma? The Therapy Changing How Clinicians Treat PTSD. Nearly 70% of U.S. adults report experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and an estimated 13 million Americans are living with post-traumatic stress disorder in any given year, according to federal health data. As demand for trauma therapy rises nationwide, clinicians are increasingly turning to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, a structured psychotherapy designed to help patients process distressing memories in a controlled setting. During treatment, individuals briefly recall traumatic experiences while engaging in guided bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, a process researchers say can help the brain refile memories so they are less emotionally charged. Endorsed by major health organizations and supported by dozens of clinical trials, EMDR has been shown to significantly reduce PTSD symptoms, with many single-incident trauma patients no longer meeting diagnostic criteria after several sessions.
The boys have been on the road all week, so they're glad to be sitting in the studio for five minutes. They bring plenty of new tunes with everything from sexy metal to model rock, then dive into some of the mountain of live music they've seen over the week, and why a family day out may save one of Australia's most iconic festivals.Follow along with the songs we discuss with this week's Spotify Playlist.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.Watch episodes on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe.
This episode originally aired in 2023 and, as one of our most-loved conversations, we're sharing it again with you today. Vata, nature's bio force of motion and circulation, plays a significant role in our mind/body system - specifically our digestive and emotional wellbeing. The subdoshas of Vata: Prana Vayu, Udana Vayu, Samana Vayu, Apana Vayu, and Vyana Vayu each have specific, significant roles in regulating our inner harmony. Chronic psychosomatic illnesses occur when Vata gets aggravated and left unchecked. We hope this conversation plants a deeper understanding of this dynamic dosha and offers practical tools for keeping your Vata balanced from the inside out.Send us Fan MailFor 20% off Kerala Ayurveda products, use code OjasOasis at checkoutFor 20% off GarryNSun products, use code OJASOASIS20 at checkoutFor 20% off Ora Cacao products, use OJASOASIS20 at checkout Support the showTo learn more about working with us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube
Hosea unfolds like a dramatic story—moving from shocking betrayal to devastating warning and finally to the hope of redemption. Summary The book of Hosea unfolds in four major movements that reveal the depth of Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness and the persistence of God's covenant love. It begins with Hosea's marriage to Gomer, a living illustration of Israel's betrayal of God. The prophet then exposes the nation's corruption and warns of the consequences that follow when a people abandon the knowledge of God. Yet the book ultimately ends with an invitation to return, showing that God's final word is restoration for those who repent. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions Why do you think God used Hosea's personal life as a prophetic message to Israel? What does the story of Hosea and Gomer reveal about the seriousness of spiritual unfaithfulness? In Hosea 4–7, how does the rejection of truth affect an entire culture and its leadership? Why does Hosea repeatedly emphasize the "knowledge of God" as the key issue in Israel's downfall? What does the phrase "they sow the wind and reap the whirlwind" teach about the consequences of sin? How can small spiritual compromises eventually lead to larger personal or cultural collapse? Why is it important that Hosea shows both God's judgment and his compassion? What does Hosea 14 teach us about repentance and God's willingness to restore? How might the four movements of Hosea apply to the spiritual condition of nations today? Which movement of Hosea—betrayal, accusation, consequence, or restoration—do you see most clearly in your own spiritual journey right now?
In this episode, I sit down with Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand—a company that openly organizes protests, demonstrations, and large-scale advocacy campaigns across the U.S. We break down how modern influence actually works, what's real vs. misunderstood about “paid protests,” and—more importantly—how everyday people can use the same playbook to advocate for themselves. This isn't theory. This is the mechanics behind manufactured momentum, public pressure, and perception shaping—from grassroots to corporate to political.⚡ Key Themes & Takeaways
Dion Dawson took the Monthly Giving Summit Main Stage in February and it was mic drop after mic drop. Over the last five years, his work at Dion's Chicago Dream has generated more than $17.8 MILLION dollars in impact feeding families, building systems, and creating jobs. And he didn't get there by being perfect or cracking a universal code. Dion shares how to build visibility through thought leadership, the importance of knowing where to invest your time, and why showing up over and over again is what builds trust and momentum.If you've been sitting on ideas, waiting for the right moment, or questioning how you can build belief at scale, this episode will fire you up. Your mission deserves to be heard!Resources & LinksConnect with Dion on LinkedIn and learn more about Dion's Chicago Dream on their website. Bloomerang is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. Bloomerang is the trusted, all-in-one giving platform that connects your data, streamlines your systems, and helps your mission go further. Learn more at bloomerang.com.If you're building a movement, join Bloomerang's GiveCon in St. Louis May 15-17 to learn what's working in donor retention, AI, major gifts, recurring revenue, and community-driven campaigns. Register now and use code M2M to save $200!The Monthly Giving Builder: Generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or ...
In this episode of Spotlight, Stephanie Stanton @etfguide chats with Shawn Edwards, Vice President of Institutional ETF Sales at Direxion about top market trends and trading through volatility with ETFs. Topics covered includes a discussion of Direxion's ETFs linked to industries like oil, uranium, and the larger energy sector, as well as single-stock ETFs linked to specific names like Palantir and Meta.*********To learn more about Direxion's ETF lineup, visit Direxionhttps://www.direxion.com/
12. Why Post-Liberalism Historically and Politically Fails Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: Howes explains that post-liberal movements often fail because their chosen leaders prioritize power over the movement's ideals. Historically, these intellectual elites are frequently marginalized or "thrown under the bus" by the systems. 121870
4: Andrew Graham-Dixon Previews his biography of Johannes Vermeer, revealing how the artist's paintings reflect the hidden religious beliefs of persecuted movements while navigating the strict and often intolerant Calvinist-led social atmosphere of Holland's long history.1748 HOLLAND
11. Gregory Copley explores the evolution of nation-states and modern imperialism since the Treaty of Westphalia. He argues that almost all modern states are products of empire. Copley warns that globalist "no borders" movements are utopianist and ignore the geographic realities of sovereign security and survival. 111910 PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
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