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Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system. Curtis takes your calls on Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, the MTA raising fares, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system. Curtis takes your calls on Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, the MTA raising fares, and more!  Curtis fills in for Mark Simone. He took time to remember the late, great radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, sharing personal stories and highlights from his career in a heartfelt tribute. In addition, Curtis explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, considering how advancements in AI technology could potentially lead to significant job losses if companies choose automation over human employees. Curtis takes your calls on Radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, AI, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system.

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system. Curtis takes your calls on Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, the MTA raising fares, and more! 

Curtis Sliwa filled in for Mark Simone and shared his experience from attending Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in New York City yesterday. He gave listeners an inside look at the atmosphere and key moments from the event. Additionally, Curtis discussed the recent increase in MTA subway fares, which affects New Yorkers and commuters throughout the Tri-State Area who rely on the subway system. Curtis takes your calls on Mayor Mamdani's inauguration, the MTA raising fares, and more!  Curtis fills in for Mark Simone. He took time to remember the late, great radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, sharing personal stories and highlights from his career in a heartfelt tribute. In addition, Curtis explored the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, considering how advancements in AI technology could potentially lead to significant job losses if companies choose automation over human employees. Curtis takes your calls on Radio producer and host Bernard McGuirk, AI, and more! 

It’s time for our annual Year In Review where we take a look back at the top records, breakthroughs, and notable stories to come out of the running world in 2025. We bring you both the inspiring and the bizarre, it's all in here! Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. Join the Academy and access our new course Optimizing Your Running Form by Coach Athena! Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which includes 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker bottle, metal canister, and a bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. MetPro.co -For the first time ever, MetPro is offering MTA listeners a full 30-day experience for just $95 with absolutely no strings attached! See what it's like working with your own metabolic coach. Limited to the first 30 people.

A year-end message from ONELEGUPALEX AND MTA ACCESSIBILITYMore on the Accessibility arm of the MTA: https://www.mta.info/accessibility

On December 31, the MTA will stop selling new MetroCards for subway and bus riders, continuing the transition to a contactless tap-and-ride fare system. Jodi Shapiro, New York Transit Museum curator, discusses the end of the MetroCard and its legacy in the history of NYC Transit, and speaks more about the museum's exhibit, "FAREwell, MetroCard," on view now.

A year-end message from ONELEGUPALEX AND MTA ACCESSIBILITYMore on the Accessibility arm of the MTA: https://www.mta.info/accessibility

When the MTA tells you “real-time information is unavailable,” that's not an update — that's a warning label. Plans are canceled, vibes are ruined, and suddenly you're standing at a bus stop like it's 1997, guessing. From there, we somehow end up deep in Dr. Seuss lore, trying to decode what a Sloo-Slunker is, why the Grinch has been angry for 53 years straight, and whether Roast Beast is a food or a threat. Then, because no year would be complete without it, we close the book — finally — on the Eric Adams era: the accomplishments, the controversies, the headlines, the side-quests, and the moments that made us all collectively squint at the news and say, “Wait… what?” Consider this part history lesson, part comedy special, part exit interview nobody requested but everyone survived. And before we step away for winter break, we pause — just briefly — because it's been a crazy year. From the tragedies of the helicopter crashes in the Hudson and in D.C., to the wild blue yonder. The news we've covered, the people we've met, the laughs we've had, and the stories we've shared. Your stories. My gratitude to all of you on this last episode before a much-needed break.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Tuesday, five people – including two firefighters – were hurt when a massive blaze ripped through a Brooklyn home, officials say. Four years ago, Mayor Eric Adams swept into office with swaggering confidence, pledging to lead a government unlike any other in history and declaring himself the “future of the Democratic Party.” On the first promise, the mayor more than delivered. But as his tumultuous term comes to an end, Adams, 65, finds himself in the political wilderness, his one-time aspirations as a party leader now a distant memory.And an internal CBS News battle over a “60 Minutes” story critical of the Trump administration has exploded publicly, with a correspondent charging it was kept off the air for political reasons and news chief Bari Weiss saying the story did not “advance the ball.”

As this year winds down, we wish you and yours a very Happy New Year from the MTA!

This episode breaks down the major misconceptions about ADHD treatment and clarifies what decades of research, major clinical guidelines, and leading experts actually recommend. Ryan and Mike explain why weekly talk therapy is not an evidence-based treatment for ADHD, why parent training and environmental structure are consistently shown to improve outcomes, and how parents can make informed decisions without getting pulled into common myths.Find Mike @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.grownowadhd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Ryan @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.adhddude.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube{{chapters}}[00:00:00] Start[00:02:21] What clinical guidelines actually recommend[00:05:27] Dr. Barkley's research on effective ADHD treatments[00:09:11] Evidence on CBT, DBT, and play therapy[00:19:21] Why office-based therapy doesn't translate to real-world behavior[00:22:29] Rumination and how talk-heavy approaches can backfire[00:31:19] Treatments with the strongest evidence (medication, parent training)⁠⁠⁠Citations:1. AAP Guideline (Parent Training + Medication as First-Line)Wolraich, M. L., et al. (2019). Clinical practice guideline for ADHD in children and adolescents. Pediatrics, 144(4), e20192528.2. AACAP Treatment Parameter (Medication + Behavioral)Pliszka, S. R., & AACAP Work Group. (2007). Practice parameter for ADHD. JAACAP, 46(7), 894–921.3. Barkley: ADHD as Performance DisorderBarkley, R. A. (2012). Executive functions. Guilford Press.Barkley, R. A. (2015). ADHD: Handbook for diagnosis and treatment (4th ed.). Guilford Press.4. CBT Evidence (Adolescents/Adults, Not Young Children)Safren, S. A., et al. (2010). CBT vs relaxation for adults with ADHD. JAMA, 304(8), 875–880.Solanto, M. V. (2011). CBT for adult ADHD. Guilford Press.Langberg, J. M., et al. (2008). Organization skills intervention for adolescents. JCCP, 76(6), 967–982.5. DBT-Informed (Pilot Trials, Emotion Dysregulation)Murray, D. W., et al. (2022). DBT skills group for adolescents with ADHD. J Attention Disorders, 26(11), 1421–1430.6. Play Therapy (Insufficient Evidence)Hassan, R. A., & Shaker, N. S. (2014). CBPT for ADHD symptoms. Int J Psychology & Behavioral Sciences, 4(6), 221–229.7. EF Skills: Experience-Based, Not Language-BasedBarkley, R. A. (2012). Executive functions. Guilford Press.8. Rumination and ADHDOstojic, D., et al. (2021). Mind wandering and rumination in youth with ADHD. J Abnormal Child Psychology, 49, 1203–1216.Seymour, K. E., et al. (2014). Emotion regulation mediates ADHD-depression relationship. J Abnormal Child Psychology, 42, 611–621.9. Time Blindness/Temporal ProcessingToplak, M. E., & Tannock, R. (2005). Time perception deficits in ADHD. J Abnormal Child Psychology, 33(5), 639–654.Barkley, R. A., et al. (2008). ADHD in adults: What the science says. Guilford Press.10. Parent Behavior Training (Evidence-Based)Chronis, A. M., et al. (2006). Evidence-based treatments for children with ADHD. Clinical Psychology Review, 26(4), 486–502.Evans, S. W., et al. (2014). Evidence-based treatments for ADHD. JCCAP, 43(4), 527–551.11. Medication as First-LineFaraone, S. V., et al. (2021). Stimulant effectiveness and safety. World Psychiatry, 20(3), 314–329.Swanson, J. M., et al. (2017). MTA study long-term outcomes. JAACAP, 56(3), 228–240.

New York City artists say they are pulling back from work centered on race, immigration, and gender identity after federal arts funding was rolled back. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is bracing for a busy holiday travel period with millions expected to pass through regional airports and crossings. Also, in Westchester County, prosecutors say officers seen beating and tasing a Peekskill man will not face criminal charges. Plus, a City Council investigation finds public bathrooms across the five boroughs are often dirty, closed, or missing basic amenities. Finally, as the MTA prepares to stop selling MetroCards, some elderly New Yorkers say the transition to OMNY is leaving them behind.

Metro-North changing prices, policies Metro-North train commuters will pay higher fares beginning Jan. 4, and unused paper or mobile tickets will expire the next day at 4 a.m., instead of 60 days later. The latter is intended to prevent fare evasion; currently, passengers can wait to activate mobile tickets until a conductor appears, which may not happen during short trips. Monthly and weekly tickets will increase by up to 4.5 percent, and all other tickets will rise by up to 8 percent, changes approved earlier this year by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board. Other changes include: The surcharge for tickets purchased from a conductor or through the TrainTime app but not activated before departure will increase from $6 to $8. Mobile customers will receive a few initial warnings. Round-trip tickets will become passes that expire at 4 a.m. the next day. Weekday passes will cost 10 percent less than two one-way peak tickets; weekend tickets will cost the same. After 10 trips in 14 days, mobile ticketholders will receive an 11th ride free in the same period. Reduced fares will be available 24/7 for seniors, people with disabilities and Medicare recipients, including during the morning peak hours. Children aged 5 to 17 can ride for $1 each when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, including during the morning peak hours. The MTA is upgrading its vending machines to offer change in $5 and $10 bills instead of coins and provide translations in nine languages instead of three. The project is scheduled for completion by summer 2026.

In this episode Coach Athena joins the podcast to answer questions about optimizing running form. Athena ran her first marathon in 2002 and some lessons she learned the hard way! She answers questions about over-striding, heel striking, glute activation, core strength, proper form while running hills, and if it makes sense to tinker with your natural running form. Enjoy! Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. Join the Academy and access our new course Optimizing Your Running Form by Coach Athena! Joint Health Plus by Previnex -prevention is the best medicine and you need to protect your joint cartilage from breakdown. Get 30% off during their Black Friday Sale (no coupon code needed) or use code MTA for 15% off your first order the rest of the year. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! Get 20% off plus FREE shipping. Just text “MTA” to 64000. AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which includes 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker bottle, metal canister, and a bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. Coach Athena has a Masters degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and is an Exercise Physiologist. She is also a RRCA Level 2 Certified Running Coach, UESCA
Ultra Run Coach a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance
Enhancement Specialist, and Certified Coach in Menopause for Athletes and Women Are Not Small Men courses and Menopause Fitness Specialist. She has completed 18+ marathons (5 Boston qualifiers), 11+ ultras, countless half marathons and numerous obstacle race 1st place finishes. She lives and trains in San Antonio, Texas.

Stephanie K took the recorder with her this week to the Transfer Center in downtown Flint to capture some special memories for the holidays!  Merry Christmas from all of us at the MTA!

Rav Milston's message to MTA for their Mesibat Siyum, Choref 5786

This is the All Local morning update for December 16, 2025.

Send us a textIn episode #165 we talked with ultrarunner and adventure seeker Lydia Oldham about:Lydia's solo completion of The Speed Project, running 500km from LA to VegasHer solo 650-kilometer Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Camino Portuguese.Her journey from running for fitness to finding her passion on the trailsGut training and learning from her fueling mistakesLydia Oldham is an ultrarunner, adventure seeker and the voice behind @comerunwith.me. She's smashed a solo 650 kilometer Fastest Known Time on the Camino Portuguese, powered 500km from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in under five days for The Speed Project, and doubled the Berlin Marathon, running the course backwards overnight, followed by the official race in the morning, totaling 84 kilometers in under 12 hours. Next up for Lydia in 2025 is London to Cornwall to raise money and awareness for the MTA charity, helping women who have had masectomies. Lydia runs to push limits, and to show that the impossible is worth chasing.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.Follow Lydia: IG: www.instagram.com/comerunwith.meMentioned:The Speed Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r68wQ9mcXNYStyrkr, Available on The Feed: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionMaurten Gels: https://amzn.to/3KTGm9tMaurten Bars: https://amzn.to/3L0S7LgTailwind: https://amzn.to/4p00rJkSum Socks (UK): https://sumsclub.co.uk/products/projeto-portugalReebok road shoes: https://amzn.to/4oYYwVhMerrell trail shoes: https://amzn.to/4oWyhi2Mastectomy Tattooing Alliance: https://www.justgiving.com/page/storiesandinkMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 50% off your 1st Trifecta Nutrition order with code NR50: https://trifectanutrition.llbyf9.net/qnNk05 Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Today's Update Journal starts where all modern NYC problems begin: the turnstile. OMNY promised a sleek, futuristic transit experience, but forgot one crucial feature—the emotional honesty of the MetroCard telling you immediately that you're broke. Now you tap, walk, and find out later via email that you owe the MTA fifteen cents and your dignity. Then we revisit Home Alone—the original film where a child commits multiple OSHA violations, violates every building code known to man, and somehow walks away while two grown adults absorb injuries that would end a Marvel movie. We're talking head trauma, third-degree burns, and a staircase nail that would have most of us lying still, reevaluating every life choice. And finally, we slam on the brakes, turn down the chaos, and land somewhere warm. In The Last Word, we talk about what it really means to build Christmas traditions with someone you love—the quiet moments, the routines that sneak up on you, and how the smallest things end up meaning the most.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, a tourist was repeatedly stabbed by a crazed homeless woman inside Macy's Herald Square amid the packed holiday shopping rush, according to cops and law enforcement sources.A grand jury declined for a second time in a week to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James in another major blow to the Justice Department's efforts to prosecute the president's political opponents.And in Pennsylvania, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was freed from immigration detention on a judge's order while he fights to stay in the U.S., handing a major victory to the immigrant whose wrongful deportation to a notorious prison in El Salvador made him a flashpoint of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

In today's Update Journal, we unpack the 48-hour period where being a Mets fan felt like getting hit by a city bus, backed over by an MTA supervisor, and then charged an extra fare because you “didn't tap.” Edwin Díaz packed his trumpets for Hollywood, Pete Alonso sailed off to Baltimore like he's auditioning for a reboot of The Wire, and In-N-Out removed “67” from the menu for reasons no living human understands. Meanwhile, holiday shoppers continue their annual tradition of forgetting other people exist, walking through Target like NPCs trying to glitch through walls. Buckle up — it's a wild one.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, Brad Lander, the chief fiscal officer of New York City, announced that he is challenging U.S. Rep Dan Goldman in a Democratic primary for a liberal district covering lower Manhattan and parts of brownstone Brooklyn.“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” actress who was struck and killed by a taxi while crossing a Midtown street was a Customs and Border Protection officer who had been looking forward to retiring — and was cherished for her warm greetings, her devastated neighbors say.And out in the American West, tens of thousands of residents in western Washington could face evacuation orders when another round of heavy rain drops on the region, threatening to bring catastrophic flooding as rivers near historic levels.

The Motor Trade Association says the Government has got it wrong with proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, and is urging motorists to have their say. MTA's Head of Advocacy James McDowall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Breht speaks with veteran organizer, revolutionary strategist, Elder of the movement, and author Eric Mann. Together they discuss Eric's life and work, including his book on George Jackson, the Hard Hat riot against Vietnam protesters, how to organize effectively in the work place, Eric's personal relationship with Howard Zinn, the importance of revolutionary  journalism, combatting chauvinism, and SO much more. Check out Part One of Breht's discussion with Eric HERE Opening clip from Mother Country Radical podcast More Biography of Eric Mann: Eric Mann (born December 4, 1942) is a civil rights, anti-war, labor, and environmental organizer. He has worked with the Congress of Racial Equality, Newark Community Union Project, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), the Black Panther Party, the United Automobile Workers (including eight years on auto assembly lines) and the New Directions Movement. He was also active as a leader of SDS faction the Weathermen, which later became the militant left-wing organization Weather Underground. He was arrested in September 1969 for participation in a direct action against the Harvard Center for International Affairs and sentenced to two years in prison on charges of conspiracy to commit murder after two bullets were fired through a window of the Cambridge police headquarters on November 8, 1969. He was instrumental in the movement that helped to keep a General Motors assembly plant in Van Nuys, California open for ten years. Mann has been credited for helping to shape the environmental justice movement in the U.S. He founded the Labor/Community Strategy Center in Los Angeles, California and has been its director for 25 years. In addition, Mann is founder and co-chair of the Bus Riders Union, which sued the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for what it called "transit racism", resulting in a precedent-setting civil rights lawsuit, Labor Community Strategy Center et al. v. MTA. Mann is the author of books published by Beacon Press, Harper & Row and the University of California, which include Taking on General Motors; The Seven Components of Transformative Organizing Theory; and Playbook for Progressives: 16 Qualities of the Successful Organizer. He is known for his theory of transformative organizing and leadership of political movements and is acknowledged by many as an veteran organizer on the communist left. ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio https://revleftradio.com/

In this episode we bring you an interview with Doug Mayer -writer, ultra runner, and founder of Run the Alps. Hear Doug’s thoughts on cultivating an endurance mindset, new trends in trail running, and what it's like to run in the Italian Dolomites. Plus, Trevor shares key takeaways from his journey to North America’s largest trade show for runners. Links Mentioned in This Episode 2026 Running Retreat in the Italian Dolomites with Run the Alps. See this page for details. The tour starts on June 16th 2026. (8-nights, 9-days). Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. UCAN -get the Trial Sample Pack for free with our link, just pay shipping! Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! Get 20% off plus FREE shipping. Just text “MTA” to 64000. Drury Hotels -Get 10% off your stay with our link! Doug Mayer grew up skiing in New Hampshire's White Mountains and in a past life he worked as a Producer for the NPR show Car Talk. Today he is the owner of Run the Alps and writes for a number of trail running media outlets, including Outside, Trail Runner, and Ultrasignup. His latest book is ‘The Last of the Giants’, a graphic novel about running Italy's 330-km long Tor des Géants trail race. He also wrote ‘The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB‘.  He lives in Chamonix, France, with his partner and dog Izzy.

Today's Update Journal is all about wishlists — the ones the city makes, and the ones parents secretly sabotage. On one hand, we've got MTA chief Janno Lieber rolling out his 2026 transit wishlist like a kid circling every single toy in the December catalog: more service, better reliability, maybe a miracle or two if the budget elves cooperate. It's ambitious. It's hopeful. It's… probably going to run into reality by spring. And on the other hand, today's Honorable Mention reveals that parents are now hiding gifts inside decoy gifts to keep Christmas morning magical. These folks are running an undercover operation that makes NYPD Intel look amateur. You've got parents stashing Nintendo Switches inside cereal boxes, Barbie dolls in vacuum cleaner packaging, and one parent probably putting an iPad inside a pack of socks just to keep the element of surprise alive. Transit dreams. Christmas schemes. Only in New York could those two things make perfect sense in the same show.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an icon of New York City's holiday season, was lit up in midtown Manhattan as crowds of people wearing Santa hats and Christmas light necklaces cheered.A man who wore a clown mask and brandished a chain saw during a frightful episode in an upstate New York neighborhood was convicted of two felony charges.And in Washington, the Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike, according to two people familiar with the matter.

On the Road this week Stephanie K and Jay caught a special impromptu performance from the Mott Community Choir this past Tuesday.  Mark it on your calendar, the MTA's own choir is set to perform Thursday December 18th at 9:45 am and 10:15 am at the Transfer Center downtown Flint!

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The MTA is changing their weekday train schedule and over a million commuters in Queens will be impacted. Small businesses in the Woodlawn Heights neighborhood of the North Bronx are getting help from a non-profit. WFUV's Frank Spicuzza tells us more about a newly formed business alliance in the area. It's officially the holiday season. The time of year when kids beg their parents for the newest toy on the market. But a national research group is urging caution. Specifically against toys that use AI. WFUVs Sienna Reinders tells us why these toys might be dangerous. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Frank Spicuzza Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

In this episode we speak with Nicolas Thompson -CEO of The Atlantic and author of the book, 'The Running Ground -A Father, A Son, and the Simplest of Sports'. Hear his reflection on how running helped him amid personal crises; getting faster after 40; and how he finds time to fit running into his day. [powerpress] [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! Get 20% off plus FREE shipping. Just text “MTA” to 64000. MetPro.co -For the first time ever, MetPro is offering MTA listeners a full 30-day experience for just $95 with absolutely no strings attached! See what it's like working with your own metabolic coach. Limited to the first 30 people. [/box] Nicholas Thompson (born 1975) is an American technology journalist, author, and media executive. He has been the chief executive officer of the American magazine The Atlantic since February 2021. Thompson previously worked as editor-in-chief of Wired and The New Yorker's website. He is the author of two non-fiction books, is a contributor for CBS News, and regularly appears on CBS This Morning and CBSN. Thompson competed in running as both a high school student and briefly on his college team at Stanford. In 2021, Thompson set the American 45-49 age-group record at the 50-kilometer distance after running 3:04:36 at the Brooks Row River 50K in Oregon. As of 2025, he had completed the New York City Marathon 12 times, running his fastest time of 2:29 at the age of 44.

This week in the wild world of The Update, the internet caught a full-blown case of pneumonia after Cloudflare let out the tiniest sneeze — reminding us once again that our entire digital universe is apparently held together with bubble gum and hope. Meanwhile, the MTA promised a bold new era where rear-door boarding might finally become a thing… just as soon as OMNY stops behaving like a fussy toddler who refuses to get in the stroller. And to round it all out, we dive headfirst into the Great Gravy Debate — because if anything is going to hold Thanksgiving (and half our sanity) together, it's a good ladle of the brown stuff. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Wednesday, a Democratic ex New Jersey mayor and current police sergeant was arrested for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a child he met online, officials announced.A judge has dismissed a Trump administration legal challenge to New York policies that block immigration officials from arresting people at state courthouses, saying the federal government can't force states to cooperate with those enforcement efforts.And in New Orleans, around 250 federal border agents are set to descend there in the coming weeks for a two-month immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that aims to arrest roughly 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press and three people familiar with the operation.

Wishing you and yours the best this holiday season.  Happy Thanksgiving from the MTA!    *Original broadcast date November 22, 2024*

Is South Africa about to collapse? Nick interviews South African entrepreneur Rob Hersov to discuss the situation in South Africa and what can be done to turn things around.SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Serve only the best meat for the holidays! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores is imported, but Good Ranchers offers 100% American-sourced meat, supporting local farms. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it.Order by December 1st and use code NICK to get an extra $100 off your first three orders + FREE MEAT: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas-----SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----Support the show and surprise your friends and family with MTA gear for Christmas! Grab something awesome from our online shop. We've got T-shirts, mugs, and more - all designed for fans like you.GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Intro00:01:41 Why South Africa is So Important to the World00:05:49 Is South Africa Now a Failed State?00:13:20 The Current State of South African Democracy00:16:14 How the ANC Captured Control of South Africa00:21:24 When Did Things Begin to Fall Apart?00:26:15 Corruption and Socialism00:29:57 South Africa is Splintering by Region and Party00:43:08 Why Continue to Live in South Africa?00:49:00 The ANC's Grip on Power is Declining00:54:20 Is it Possible to Turn Things Around?01:02:10 Where People Can Find More About Rob

This roundtable explores how B2B teams can use modern demand strategies, B2C channels, and incrementality testing to prove true ad impact in 2026. The conversation highlights omni-channel expansion beyond LinkedIn, data-driven measurement, and practical ways to validate lift across pipeline and revenue.Speakers and RolesMatt Sciannella – Host and practitioner running paid media for multiple B2B clients; shares real client use cases, lift results, and practical frameworks for measurement and experimentation.Keith Putnam-Delaney – CEO of Primer; former Dropbox growth leader; expert in B2B expansion into B2C channels, audience targeting, mobile–desktop measurement problems, match rates, and lift testing.Authority: Both speakers bring hands-on experience running B2B paid programs at scale and deep insight into attribution limits, ABM constraints, and cross-channel growth strategies.Topics CoveredRising costs and saturation in traditional B2B channels (LinkedIn, Google).Why B2B brands must expand into B2C channels like Meta, YouTube, Reddit, TikTok.Mobile vs. desktop measurement gaps and cross-device limitations.Signal loss, attribution decay, and the need for server-side events.How to validate true impact using lift tests and incrementality.CPM efficiency comparisons across channels.ABM unbundling and alternatives to large, monolithic ABM platforms.Using holdout groups, geographic lift, and omnichannel testing strategies.Real client examples showing lift in inbound, share of search, and revenue.How audience targeting tools unlock TAM expansion outside LinkedIn.Questions This Video Helps AnswerHow do B2B marketers prove real ad impact without relying on last-touch attribution?How can brands expand beyond LinkedIn and still target ICP buyers effectively?What causes demand generation inefficiency and how do you fix it?How do mobile–desktop and cross-device gaps distort performance data?What is the right way to design lift tests or incrementality experiments?How can small TAM companies still scale using B2C channels?What alternative ABM workflows exist beyond large enterprise platforms?How should B2B teams interpret rising CPMs and shrinking reach?Jobs, Roles, and Responsibilities MentionedB2B growth marketingGrowth teamsSales operations managersRevenue operations rolesVPs of MarketingRegional sales directorsMedical device surgeons (ICP example)Marketing, sales, financeInfosec teamsPLG teamsField marketingOutbound sales teamsKey TakeawaysAttribution alone cannot prove channel value; lift tests reveal true incrementality.B2B audiences exist far beyond LinkedIn, and CPM efficiency is often dramatically higher on Meta, Reddit, and YouTube.Mobile-heavy consumption breaks MTA models; server-side signals and conversion APIs are now essential.ABM can be unbundled using smaller, more flexible tools and alternative data sources.Expanding TAM and using audience targeting unlocks more reach and stronger pipeline outcomes.Share of search is a powerful leading indicator for demand creation impact.Omnichannel experimentation paired with structured test design improves confidence with finance and executive teams.Frameworks and Concepts MentionedIncrementality testingHoldout groupsChannel-based lift testsGeographic lift testsAccount list split testingLeading vs. lagging indicatorsShare of search analysisServer-side conversion APIs (CAPI)Cross-device measurementAudience match ratesABM unbundlingCPM efficiency analysis

We mark 100 straight weeks by revisiting our 2025 transit list and tracking which projects delivered results. Chicago's frequent buses, NYC's congestion pricing, LA's push for speed and access, and new lines in Dallas and Honolulu show how funding, design, and frequency reshape cities.• Chicago launches 10-minute bus corridors and upgrades Red and Purple stations• Illinois passes SB 211 for governance reform and $1.5bn annual transit funding• NYC congestion pricing raises hundreds of millions and cuts traffic• Debate on free buses, with MTA prioritizing signals, fleet, and safety upgrades• Boston clears slow zones and restores subway speed• LA overhauls the G Line, expands bus-lane cameras, opens the LAX hub• Dallas opens the Silver Line orbital to DFW• Honolulu Skyway reaches the airport with phase two• Phoenix adds five-plus miles of light rail• Austin's Rapid 800 and 837 grow ridership, frequency remains the lever• Community highlights, advocacy links, and plans for 2026 contentPlease share this with your friends. Be sure to leave us a rating and a comment. Like and subscribe, and support us on Patreon or grab merch!Send us a textSupport the show

In this episode we take you to Charm City Run in Frederick, Maryland, to speak with store owner Josh Levinson about running shoe tech and terminology. How are running shoes engineered these days and what is the insider terminology you should know? Learn about stack height, heel-to-toe drop, stability, energy return, carbon and nylon plates, midsole foam durometer, torsional rigidity, gusseted tongue, and more. Josh and Kara Levinson opened their first specialty running store in 2002. Charm City Run now has 7 locations (six in Maryland and 1 in Delaware) and 200 employees! Special thanks to Academy member Stephanie Smith for arranging this interview! [powerpress] [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. Joint Health Plus by Previnex -prevention is the best medicine and you need to protect your joint cartilage from breakdown. Get 30% off during their Black Friday Sale (no coupon code needed) or use code MTA for 15% off your first order the rest of the year. IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! Get 20% off plus FREE shipping. Just text “MTA” to 64000. The Virginia Credit Union River City Half -March 7 in Richmond, Virginia. 2026 Running Retreat in the Italian Dolomites with Run the Alps. See this page for details. Athens 2026 Marathon Tour with MTA and Dean Karnazes. It's going to be epic! [/box]

How can you dismantle the Left's argument for gun control point by point?Watch and see as Nick tackles this issue head-on at the University of Iowa.SPONSOR: True ClassicTheir perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price ensure guys look and feel their best. Say goodbye to awkward bunching and tight spots; True Classic offers snugness where you need it and relaxation where you want it. It's time to upgrade your wardrobe essentials with intentionality and comfort.BUNDLE AND SAVE HERE: https://Trueclassic.com/nick-----SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----Support the show and surprise your friends and family with MTA gear for Christmas! Grab something awesome from our online shop. We've got T-shirts, mugs, and more - all designed for fans like you.-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Intro00:03:45 The Right Understands the Left but the Left Does Not Understand the Right00:14:40 The Collapse of Institutional Trust00:17:26 What Does it Mean to Live in a Free Society?00:22:15 The Left's Backdoor Gun Control Tactics00:28:03 How Nick Formed His Political Philosophy00:32:49 Doing Politics in Blue States00:35:38 What Nick Would Do to Address Gun Violence00:39:36 At What Point Does Political Debate Break Down?00:45:12 Sharing the Gospel With Others00:47:08 The Gen Z Marriage Crisis00:50:50 Freedom vs Safety00:56:04 Should Semi-Automatic Rifles be Legal?01:00:03 Did we Cross a Point of No Return With Charlie Kirk's Death?

John "Janno" Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), talks about the latest news from the MTA and working with the incoming mayoral administration.  

How do we get beyond just what the right is opposed to and actually provide a coherent direction of where the right wants to go, because we can already see the right fracturing quite a bit right now?SPONSOR: Good Ranchers Serve only the best meat for the holidays! Over 85% of grass-fed beef sold in U.S. stores is imported, but Good Ranchers offers 100% American-sourced meat, supporting local farms. We eat Good Ranchers every single day and we know you'll love it.Order by December 1st and use code NICK to get an extra $100 off your first three orders + FREE MEAT: https://go.goodranchers.com/nickfreitas-----SPONSOR: StopBoxFirearm security redesigned. With the StopBox Pro, you'll never have to choose between security and readiness again. Its ingenious push-button locking system gives you fast, reliable access when every second matters - without the hassle of keys or reliance on batteries. Order now for a Buy One Get One Free for the StopBox Pro.Get 10% off with code MTA10 at https://www.stopboxusa.com/MTA-----Support the show and surprise your friends and family with MTA gear for Christmas! Grab something awesome from our online shop. We've got T-shirts, mugs, and more - all designed for fans like you.Check out https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/-----BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.0

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New York City's Department of Transportation is installing public cabinets to charge e-bike batteries. The chair of the MTA says most riders are now using OMNY tap-to-pay. And new data says prison sexual abuse is being investigated faster

If your stomach drops every time your phone buzzes or dings with a message from your husband, you're not alone.When you're married to an alcoholic, a single text can set off hours of anxiety — and deciding whether to reply or stay silent can feel impossible.In this episode, we'll talk about what healthy phone boundaries really look like when addiction is in the picture — and how to protect your peace without guilt.You'll learn:

The Right is arguably more fractured than ever before. Why is that, how did we get to this point, and what should we do about it? I sat down with Auron MacIntyre and asked him: What Should the Right Want? SPONSOR: StopBoxFirearm security redesigned. With the StopBox Pro, you'll never have to choose between security and readiness again. Its ingenious push-button locking system gives you fast, reliable access when every second matters - without the hassle of keys or reliance on batteries. Order now for a Buy One Get One Free for the StopBox Pro.Get 10% off with code MTA10 at https://www.stopboxusa.com/MTA10-----Support the show and surprise your friends and family with MTA gear for Christmas! Grab something awesome from our online shop. We've got T-shirts, mugs, and more - all designed for fans like you.Check out https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Intro00:01:02 Why the Right is so Fractured00:05:28 The Difference Between Conservatism and Right-wing00:13:58 Liberal Universalism and the American Constitution00:18:58 Objective Truth, Natural Law, and Cultural Differences00:28:50 Wokeism and Christianity00:36:38 The Return of Morality and Worldviews to Politics00:43:54 The Friend-Enemy Distinction00:50:34 Power Must Check Power00:55:25 Constitutions are Written on Our Hearts01:02:20 What Changes Would Auron Make to America?

In this episode Coach Angie recaps the New York City Marathon and answers the question: does it live up to the hype? She shares her trepidation going into the race -especially after running a marathon the previous weekend. She also shares tips on race-day logistics and what's it was like to run through the Five Boroughs. [powerpress] [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. Run the London Marathon in 2026 with Sports Tours International USA. They have guaranteed bibs for London, Berlin, Sydney, and Cape Town! Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. UCAN -get the Trial Sample Pack for free with our link, just pay shipping! AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which includes 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker bottle, metal canister, and a bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. [/box]

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to block lower court rulings requiring full food aid payments during the government shutdown, as some tri-state residents begin receiving November SNAP benefits. Meanwhile, the Senate has taken its first step toward ending the shutdown after a divided procedural vote on compromise funding legislation. Also, the MTA is expanding automated bus lane enforcement to four more routes in Brooklyn and the Bronx, with warnings beginning Monday.

We know who we're fighting... but what are we fighting for? Today, I will discuss this vital question with James Lindsey. James has probably done more than anyone else to help the layman understand the origins of wokeness. As we fight this battle, we must have a coherent idea of where we are going and what we want at the end of all the fighting. Is it our current system with minor adjustments, or is it something entirely new? Let's ask James.SPONSOR: True ClassicTheir perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price ensure guys look and feel their best. Say goodbye to awkward bunching and tight spots; True Classic offers snugness where you need it and relaxation where you want it. It's time to upgrade your wardrobe essentials with intentionality and comfort.BUNDLE AND SAVE HERE: https://Trueclassic.com/nick-----SPONSOR: StopBoxFirearm security redesigned. With the StopBox Pro, you'll never have to choose between security and readiness again. Its ingenious push-button locking system gives you fast, reliable access when every second matters—without the hassle of keys or reliance on batteries.Get 15% off with code MTA at https://www.stopboxusa.com/MTA-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 What Should The Right Want?00:01:59 Democrat Lawmakers in Virginia Spit on Charlie Kirk's Memory00:10:17 The Three Different Factions of the Right00:13:48 The Ex Liberals00:24:55 The Traditional Conservatives00:32:12 Why The Right Is Now Questioning The Enlightenment00:34:52 What Is Conservatism Conserving?00:37:18 The Reactionaries00:44:37 The Emerging Debate Within the Right00:48:45 Why Modern Conservatives Can Only Conserve Progressivism00:55:59 What Is The Right Fighting For?01:15:16 Traditionalism and Modernity

A 13-year Australian study has just dropped — and its findings are shaking the medical world. Children on ADHD medication reported lower quality of life than those who weren’t medicated. In this eye-opening episode, Justin unpacks why the “gold standard” research behind ADHD treatment might have been flawed all along — and what this means for families trying to do what’s best for their kids. This one might make you rethink everything you’ve been told. KEY POINTS The shocking new Deakin University study on ADHD medication and child wellbeing. Why “the gold standard” MTA study may have misled the world for decades. How peer review can fail — and how Big Pharma shapes the story. What long-term follow-ups reveal about medication outcomes. Why your child isn’t the problem — and what really needs to change instead. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Your child doesn’t have a problem. Thinking your child is the problem is often the bigger problem.” RESOURCES MENTIONED MTA Study (Multimodal Treatment of ADHD) and 3-year follow-up research. Deakin University longitudinal study on ADHD medication and quality of life. The Parenting Revolution by Dr Justin Coulson. Parenting ADHD [The Course] + Course FAQs [Article] Help for the Parent with ADHD ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Don’t make changes overnight — start by reading the linked studies. Talk to your child’s GP, psychologist, or psychiatrist about alternative supports. Focus on your child’s environment, not just their behaviour. Trust your gut — if something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth exploring. Remember: grace for your child, yourself, and your professionals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode we speak with Alexi Pappas -Olympian, filmmaker, actor, and bestselling author. Listen as Trevor and Angie chat with Alexi about goal setting, navigating change, the importance of mentors, how she gets through the later miles of a race, and more! [powerpress] Bio:. Alexi Pappas was an NCAA All American athlete at Dartmouth College and the University of Oregon. She is a dual citizen and represented Greece in the 2016 Olympics setting a 10,000 meter national record. She has served as a guide runner for a para-athlete named Lisa Thompson in marathons and triathlons and is still chasing her own running goals. Her first book is called, 'Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and other Big Ideas' and she is currently at work on her second book. She hosts the Mentor Buffet Podcast and makes her home in Los Angeles where she loves running trails. [box] Links Mentioned in This Episode Run Coaching. Work with an expert MTA running Coach. Altra Running -Altra shoes are designed to fit the natural shape of feet with room for your toes, for comfort, balance, and strength. So you focus on what really matters:  Getting out there. AG1 Next Gen has new flavors: new flavors: Citrus, Tropical, and Berry. Get a free Welcome Kit with your first order which includes 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker bottle, metal canister, and a bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. IQBAR brain and body-boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! Get 20% off plus FREE shipping. Just text “MTA” to 64000. Run the London Marathon in 2026 with Sports Tours International USA. They have guaranteed bibs for London, Berlin, Sydney, and Cape Town! [/box]

Charles Komanoff, transit activist and mathematician, and Eric Goldwyn, assistant professor and program director at NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management, debate whether free buses, which are a pillar of Democratic mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's transportation plan, are the best way to both speed up the notoriously slow bus system and best help New Yorkers struggling with the high cost of living. Plus, they discuss Andrew Cuomo's proposal to shift management of New York City Transit to the city from the state.