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With a single step, a world shattered and the stars faltered. Those who witnessed the destruction must face the future and pick up the pieces, but first they must escape the Dragon Path and return home—or at least near it. To do that, though, they'll need to capture Jonathan's airship, the Adventure Beckons, from the Creed of Oracles… This week on Perpetua: Escape the Rumbling Castle! 07 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.06] NPCs & Monsters [PNMS] Creed of Oracles Infantry [NMCOIN] Typical Traits: Gritty, Grim Type: Humanoid Hunter Level: 10 Rank: Soldier Stats: DEX 10, INS 8, MIG 10, WLP 6 Attacks: Holy Salvo, Forceful Flurry Special Abilities: Summon Platemail Elemental Affinities: RES: Physical | VUL: Dark, Poison In-Game Description: With blessed light armor, rifle, and bayonet, Infantry make up the bulk of the Oracle's ranks. The rank-and-file soldier in the Creed of Oracles. If you decide to rush across the open courtyard when you first arrive to area of the castle, you can fight an infinite number of these guys. They aren't especially hardy, but their Holy Salvo is built specifically to knock out sturdy physical characters, so don't underestimate them! Starter Tip: If you can do it, try to dispel their summoned platemail, it'll make fighting them toe to toe a lot easier. Hovering Pyroclastic Typical Traits: Precise, Devoted, Short-fused Type: Humanoid Support Level: 10 Rank: Soldier Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 6, WLP 10 Attacks: Ignition, Volcanic Charge Special Abilities: Flying, Bracing Ash Elemental Affinities: RES: AIr, Earth [Can gain Fire] | VUL: Dark, Ice, [Starts with Fire] In-Game Description: A soldier in the robes and armor of the Creed of Oracles with flamethrower and a number of volcanic explosives at their belt. These floating demolitionists punch through your elemental defenses and their volcanic charges are like sticky grenades that give a boost to anything that hits your side of the field. Most importantly: They can cover themselves in a magical ash that will boost their might and give them a Fire resistance. Once they do this, they sort of become solid all-arounders, so it's best to knock them out before they can do that. Starter Tip: Hit them with Dark or Ice damage to bring them down to melee range! Fares, Devout Chef Traits: Tricky, Inventive, Religious, Adaptable Type: Humanoid Saboteur Level: 10 Rank: Soldier Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 8 Attacks: Poison Vial Special Abilities: Bottled Vigour, Enervating Powder Elemental Affinities: RES: Earth, Fire, Light| VUL: Air, Dark, Ice In-Game Description: A chef of the Creed of Oracles. Master of the Kitchen and Pantry. This guy SUCKS! I don't even mean in combat, he's fine to fight. But as a character, I hate how he can draw you into conflict. There's basically only one way through his conversation tree that doesn't draw you either into combat with him immediately (with reinforcements coming soon after) or up into the Barracks where his friends are. Personally, I prefer to just knock him out ASAP and then sneak up to the hidden passage a few rooms away. Starter Tip: If he manages to poison you, don't forget to use your IP for an Antitote. Poisoned doesn't do damage over times like in some games, instead it saps BOTH your Might and Willpower, so whether it hits a bruiser or a mage, you're in trouble!  Ushala, Conduit Traits: Mysterious, Possessed, Sacrificial Type: Demon Mage Level: 10 Rank: Soldier Stats: DEX 10, INS 8, MIG 10, WLP 6 Attacks: Heaven's Light, Heaven's Glory, Heaven's Call Special Abilities: Flying, Pressure Gauge Elemental Affinities: IMM: Light | RES: Physical, Poison | VUL: Dark | Pressure Points: Dagger, Sword In-Game Description: A member of the Creed who temporary gives their body up to be possessed by the spirit of the holy Oracles.  So, as far as I know, there's two versions of Ushala you can fight. The above is the "standard" one, which is what happens when the Gem Scene goes the way it almost always does. But I've heard that if you manage to get the gem away from the Draconic Elf safely, then Ushala can become possessed (by who? My theory is Lucena) and then she gets a second, much harder phase. Which is saying something, because even this version of her is NO JOKE. Starter Tip: If you can, hit her with Shaken and Poisoned (the status condition, NOT the damage type). All three of her attacks are based on WLP, so it helps to knock that down as far as possible. Sarithe, Shieldmaiden [NMSRSH] Traits: Courageous, Devout, Charismatic, Armored  Type: Humanoid Sentinel Level: 10 Rank: Champion (4) Stats: DEX 8, INS 8, MIG 10, WLP 8 Attacks: Face Me!, Intercepting Javelin Special Abilities: Elemental Shield, Head up, Soldier!, Not this time!, Get behind me!, Strong Will, Honest Heart!, Pressure Gauge Elemental Affinities: IMM: | RES: Light, (Can gain Air, Earth, Fire, Ice) | VUL: Bolt, Dark, Poison |  Pressure Points: Flail, Firearm, Spear, Heavy Weapon In-Game Description: A knight in elementally-charged armor, wielding a tower shield and a javelin that hums with power. Despite being fully kitted out in heavy armor, Sarithe's abilities seem designed to make her a strong support character. She keeps her crew safe not only by taking hits for them, but also by healing them, stopping Opportunities (critical hits), and granting them multiple elemental resistances. Starter Tip: Because she has a pressure gauge (from the Armidirge games), she doesn't take extra damage from the elements she's weak against. Instead, if you can hit her six times with something she's vulnerable to (including her pressure point weapon types), she'll get staggered and she loses all of her actions for the rest of the round. Be sure to take advantage of this!! Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social) Featuring Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social),  Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart), Sylvi Bullet (@sylvibullet), Keith J Carberry (@keithjcarberry) and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social) Produced by Ali Acampora Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art) With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint This episode was made with support from listeners like you! 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Episode 403 of RevolutionZ takes a side trip away from our current ideology sequence to revisit the issues surrounding the development of Artificial Intelligence. Media is full of smart sober folks saying the end is near but also with smart sober folks saying utopia is near. Are we on a deadly trajectory to hell? Or is heaven on earth the next stop on the technology express? Or maybe it is just two-headed hype. Just another shiny new technology but barely more than that? More immediately, what has happened of late? What is likely to happen next? What should we ourselves work to cause to happen?AI is getting “better” so fast that arguing about today's mistakes can miss the main fact that matters most: the slope of the curve. We consider what happens when large language models evolve into agentic systems. When being able to spit out "the next word" so effectively that passing the Turing Test is a lark, to being able to plan, to autonomously act, even to recruit other AIs, and to self-improve in ways even their creators can't predict not only impinges on what used to be how humans earn and live, but also, how we manifest our humanity. We ask a simple question with big implications: if you had a three-position switch, would you let AI continue full speed, pause it until strict enforceable rules exist, or shut it down forever? We dig into the motives behind AI's trajectory. The story involves innovations; but the crux is motivations and incentives. When CEOs believe the first country and company to reach artificial super intelligence, or ASI, wins everything, for them to seek safety becomes in their eyes a competitive handicap. The public becomes collateral. We consider how the emerging "who is going to win, it better be me" emphasis means for AI safety, regulation, data centers and "compute," and why “trust the companies” and "trust the government," is not a plan. We also get specific about real-world impacts: deepfakes that shred shared reality, AI-enabled fraud that scales without limit, surveillance that tightens lives, and job displacement that turns productivity into pink slips. And then we step outside the box of familiar AI discussion to ask even if we imagine perfect intentions--no nefarious apocalypse of greed and hate--we still have to wrestle with the impact of unintended consequences like outsourced reading, outsourced care, and the slow erosion of the skills and bonds that make us human. This episode is unsettling. Share it with a friend who thinks AI is just another tool, all that matters is who owns it, and ask yourself and others: do we need fast, faster, and fastest development, as now, or do we need a moratorium, a full shutdown, or something else entirely? Data centers are certainly horrible. To oppose them is more than warranted. But if the companies were to find a way to ASI without data centers, would that suddenly be something to celebrate--or to terminate? Is AI an existential danger? Is it a path to civilized living at last? Or is it just a lot of hype?Support the show

Dr. Macie Smith, a gerontologist with Synergy Home Care, discusses solo aging -- getting older, and what changes people experience (cognitive, social, residential, recreational) and how it impacts their independence, health, safety, and more. How do challenges and comforts impact quality of life? How is elder care managed? Is a conservatorship necessary? What are the signs of cognitive diminishment? What can you do to keep yourself physically and mentally fit? Dr. Smith discusses all this and more.

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Marathon County is working hard to save energy. In 2025, more than 100 local businesses,manufacturers, schools, hospitals, and farms improved the efficiency of their facilities with supportfrom Focus on Energy.Farming has played a major role in this achievement. Last year, 62 farms in Marathon Countycompleted more than 180 energy-saving projects, resulting in $325,000 in total savings. Theseupgrades help family farms lower costs and stay strong for the future. No Joke Dairy is a fifth-generation family farm in Marathon County that has belonged to the Redetzke family since 1911. Otto and Ottelia Redetzke built the original barn, and the farm has remained in the family for over a hundred years. Although the family stopped milking cows in 2011, brothers Matt and Sam Redetzke chose to start the dairy again in 2015. They restored the herd and brought the farm back to life. Now, four generations work side by side, making it a family-run farm. The farm cares for 400 cattle in total, including young animals, and has a milking herd of around 200 Jersey cows. The Redetzke family also grows crops on 660 acres to feed their animals, keeping the farm self-sufficient. Kevin Weiler, Focus on Energy advisor visits with Pam Jahnke and FTD host, Matt Redetzke, about their investments. Energy Efficiency Upgrades with Focus on EnergyNo Joke Dairy has implemented a series of energy-saving improvements in partnership with Focuson Energy:• Livestock Waterers (Installed in 2022 and 2023)• LED Exterior Lighting (2023)• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Vacuum Pump (2019)• High-Bay LED Fixtures (2019)• Annual Energy Savings: 68,710 kWh• Annual Cost Savings: $8,671*• Environmental impact: Reduces 108,836 pounds of CO₂ each year. This is equal to taking 12gas-powered cars off the road or powering 10 homes for a full year*Savings are estimated using average statewide rates and may vary by site.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooper's burlesque journey has hit a major bump in the road! After Oonagh signed him up to perform at The Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival, he met professional burlesque performer Memphis Shell to learn the basics and begin his transformation. There's just one problem… Cooper seems to have completely forgotten he's meant to be performing. With the big event getting closer, Memphis Shell called into the studio to give him a well-deserved telling-off, reminding him there's still a huge amount of work to do before he's ready to take to the stage. Will Cooper pull himself together in time, or is this burlesque debut heading for disaster? Listen back for the laughs, the pressure and the latest chapter in Cooper's unforgettable challenge.

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Michael Jenkins joins the show Logan Paulsen shares his opinion on what it would men to sign Aiyuk and Diggs Nats looking to win back to back games

Discover where most leaders are quietly losing six and seven figures without realizing it. Darren reveals five hidden holes leaking money, opportunities, and relationships from your business and life, and the four-step sequence high achievers run that turns abandoned opportunities into million-dollar wins. Get more personal mentoring from Darren each day. Go to DarrenDaily at http://darrendaily.com/join to learn more.

[00:30] Europe Loves Nukes (55 minutes) Europe is seeking more nuclear weapons. What will a powerful, nuclear-armed Europe mean for the world? The Bible describes the terrible impact nuclear weapons will have on our nations very soon.

Stephen Colbert signed off from the “Late Show” for the final time Thursday after CBS ended the iconic late night franchise. While many believe his criticism of President Donald Trump played a factor, the network insists it was purely a financial decision. But can political comedy and media consolidation coexist? And how will pressure from Trump's FCC influence broadcasters going forward? A working comedian weighs in.  For more: watch ‘The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert'  ---  Guest: Michael Ian Black, “Have I Got News for You” team captain  Host: David Rind  Producer: Paola Ortiz  Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin  Support: Sophie Tran  Photo By: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A comment line caller told Treasa Murphy and about a recent experience he had in Bantry. The man who didn’t want to be named says he’s a trainee GP working in West Cork.

If you think serving one gluten-free vegan dish covers all your guests' needs—or that "nut-free" labeling is enough to keep diners safe—think again. This episode dives deep into the most persistent myths and mistakes surrounding event food and beverage, from confusing labels and registration oversights to the real cost of ignoring dietary needs. Host Speaker A shares hard-earned lessons from 30+ years in the industry, including practical fixes and compelling stories: $200,000 price tags for last-minute accommodations, and the long-term loyalty earned when venues get it right, even for just one guest. Learn why food allergies and dietary restrictions are anything but rare, how poorly-communicated accommodations can damage trust (and attendance), and what emerging laws mean for your practices. You'll leave this episode with actionable tips to make every guest feel seen, heard, and safe—without breaking your budget.

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@dr-nojoke returns to @klangscheiben with "Tegli", his most intimate release on the label to date. Packing five tracks designed with the artist's fingerprint sound, the mini-album can be described as a portrait of stillness in motion, a place, a feeling or a walk you don't want to end. Read more @ feeder.ro/2026/04/10/dr-nojoke-tegli

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The calendar turns to April, which means it's legal to talk about bracketology again! Jake and Safe are joined by bracketologist Mark Hart with a first look at the potential NCAA Tournament picture. Then stick around as a busy weekend's on tap with two top tier matchups as #1 Richmond defends its top spot against Notre Dame in the suburbs of Chicago while Syracuse and UNC square off to determine who's leading the ACC. There's no foolin' this April Fools Day that this is a must listen episode!Don't forget about the Saturday Power Hour on Saturday evenings after the games go final. Subscribe to The Crosse Commission on YouTube to get notified when we go live to discuss the week's games!

Grab your lucky rabbit's foot, walk around that ladder, and come talk about superstitions and tall tales with us. Do you ever wonder why you feel a little uneasy when a mirror cracks? You're not alone. Locally, there's stories like the Bennington Triangle and Emily's Bridge in Stowe. There's also the superstitious behavior we inherit, such as saying 'rabbit rabbit' on the first of the month.Today, you'll hear from Kerry Noonan, a folklorist and Champlain College professor, and author Joe Citro from Windsor. He's written lots of books about Vermont's haunts, legends and best kept secrets.

It’s April 1st—and while there’s no shortage of surprises in this episode, none of them are jokes. From global fertilizer disruptions to frost-damaged wheat and standout western crops, host of Wheat Pete's Word Peter Johnson covers a wide range of timely agronomy observations and listener questions. There’s a mix of “yowzers” moments and practical takeaways... Read More

In this episode:00:22 Exploring how gut microorganisms contribute to ageingNature: Memory loss is fuelled by gut microbes in ageing mice04:30 How good jokes are in short supply during academic conferencesNature: Knock knock, no one's there. Study finds scientists' jokes mostly fall flatSubscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Atlanta, GA - Good Cop/Rad Cop joins us for an interview to discuss their appearance on Netflix's Star Search, opening for Dropkick Murphy's, and Bobcat Goldthwait. We talk punk rock, ska, and comedy with the band. Check out their special on Netflix link below. Squint Your Ears - Comedy Specialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdagTAnfUA0&t=1347sYoutube pagehttps://www.youtube.com/c/GoodCopRadCopInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/goodcop_radcop/

Joe Flaherty was a dock worker and high school dropout on the wrong side of 30 when he found an unexpected writer's life beginning as a columnist for the Village Voice. A couple years later, he was running the 51st State campaign of Norman Mailer and Jimmy Breslin as two of the city's most famous writers made their bid to run it on a 51st State platform built around the idea of giving New Yorkers more control of their own neighborhoods and slogans including “No More Bullshit” and “The Other Guys Are The Joke.” Joe's son Liam joins Lit NYC to talk about the very different Park Slope he grew up in, what his father accomplished in his short life before succumbing to prostate cancer at just 47 years old, what his dad would make of Mamdani's new era, and much more.

@dr-nojoke celebrates two decades of his forward-thinking @clikno imprint with the launch of a new series titled Cliknopium. The material features three immersive tracks rooted in minimal and deep electronica that create an organic flow perfect for introspective states of mind. Read more @ feeder.ro/2026/02/23/drnojoke-cliknopium

An biting incident in a creche on Dublin's northside caused uproar on this episode, with our Katie going into meltdown mode and calling for the "biter" to be thrown out of the creche! No Joke... You'll need headache tablets for this one

Beat Migs! We ask the rockaholics about theirs.

We are excited for the 2026 Love Drops Podcast Streaming Journey; No Joke!Speaking of NO our first guest of 2026 is Sara Jane and she will share from her journey the power of say NO. Tune in for an insightful conversation as Charles and I welcome all the way from Bournemouth UK our dear friend Sara Jane!Sara Jane is the founder of Gift of Healing TV, a live weekly program sharing interviews with practitioners of different techniques and practices, supporting health and well-being on all levels. She is a Complementary Health Therapist, mainly working with Energy techniques including Reiki and sound in the form of toning, a practice that has grown into Vocal Reiki of which she is the creator. Sara has discovered it supports people to connect with and heal the hurt, pain and trauma experienced by their younger selves. She is a teacher, an international speaker and author including a #1 international bestseller. Sara has a varied background in retail, office & public house management, also insurance and worked with children with learning disabilities and behavioral problems. She channels dragons and mythical beings, sharing monthly messages from them and a monthly Light Language message. A fun fact about Sara is, she was a trainee handler with the wolves at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust.Websites:https://ourmagicalfriends.com/https://vocalreiki.com/⁠⁠https://www.giftofhealingtv.com/⁠We are excited for where LOVE will lead this Podcast in 2026, so stay tuned and be sure to subscribe and share the love with others!

NO JOKE! It's Johnny Poke! Johnny talks about why he uprooted his life to learn how to wrestle under Tom Prichard. Hear his plans after recovering from an injury and find out all about his WHISKEY collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Just when you thought the Islanders were falling back to the mat, they rattle off a very impressive week with two wins over the Lightning and a huge win over the Avalanche as well. Oh and Calum Ritchie is scoring highlight reel goals! Old friend Tony Stabile steps in for Arthur Staple to co-host with Sean, but Arthur does call in to check in with the guys and talk the latest on the Isles!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnySponsored by Nok HockeySponsored by Raiser, Kenniff, & Lonstein Attorneys at LawRecorded at Floored MediaSubscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter!

Adam celebrates his 36th birthday for the third time, with a rotating cast of friends. SOUNDTRACK:Crime Mob "Ain't No Joke" Circle of Ouroboros "Malaainnen..." Thee Headcoats "All my Feelings Denied" Guru Guru "Der-LSD Marsch" The Dream Syndicate "Boston"

John welcomes conservative legal eminence and former U.S. Court of Appeals judge J. Michael Luttig to discuss his new piece in The Atlantic about the prospect of Donald Trump remaining in office after his second term ends. Luttig argues that Trump isn't joking or trolling when he floats the notion of running for president again in 2028, despite the Constitution's clear proscription against him doing so; that in the past nine months he has already amassed enough executive power to “subvert or even cancel both the midterms next year and the 2028 election;” and that we dismiss or ignore those possibilities “at our peril.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Riyadh Comedy Festival was billed as “two weeks of laughs in the desert” but has comics asking, “At what cost?” This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King. A poster for the The Riyadh Comedy Festival shared by the Visit Saudi social media feed. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joel saw "The Outsiders" musical, and Steve saw Peach Trucking Co. play some mighty-fine Allman Bros music.  Beyond that - everything is fine!

The boys are back and this time Crendor is asking the though questions? Are you emotionally backed up on the freeway of your mind? Maybe? Am I? Oh no. Thankfully Jesse is here to drive us off the freeway and into the parking lot of a grey boy fastfood place and most definitely won't complain about it. All this and SQUIRREL ATTACKS on a brand new Cox n' Crendor! Go to http://factormeals.com/cox50off and use code cox50off to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. Make the switch to Mint Mobile at https://mintmobile.com/CRENDOR.

An impressive Latina comedian with the #1 Dry Bar Comedy Special of 2024.  Monique is more than a comic, she is a cultural translator, a relationship whisperer and a fearless truth teller.

Cam and Irv discuss:College Football:What games are you watching this weekend?(6) Georgia vs (15) Tennessee (18) South Florida vs (5) Miami Florida vs (3) LSU or (16) Texas A&M vs (8) Notre DameNFL-  Let's breakdown week one winners and losers and discus week two matches along with some injuries that might be costly for teams right now.NBA- Let's run back this Kwahi scandal situation conversation. This ain't new, this is business. Personal- (Irv) Promotions- Bryce Sinclair (@the_spicy_diaper), Rosemary Stribling (@igoturbackneuro), Shawn Tuck (@shawntuckmusic), Art Sibley (w.i.s.e._remixedit), Darvell Williams (@darvellwfinancial), Jay (@kutzbyjay), and Jazz (@sleek_chic_braids18) booksy app, Anna Slusser (@izalauree) painter/artistJuan Pina (@JP_ exclusivepicks)Movies of the week- 

Episode 353 of RevolutionZ examines two seemingly unrelated but equally disruptive forces: the marginalization of participatory economics and the existential threat of artificial intelligence. But first, a visit to Genoa's dockworkers threatening to shut down Israel shipments, America's sex trafficking being addressed incompletely, and activist self censoring doing Trump's work for him.On the headline topics, for over five decades, a persistent but small bunch have advocated for participatory economics—a vision that rejects the inequitable remuneration, authoritarian decision-making, corporate division of labor, central planning and markets and proposes in their place equitable remuneration, self management, balanced job complexes and participatory planning. The topic, why does this vision remain largely ignored by mainstream leftist discourse. Is the silence merely the natural skepticism that greets any new idea, or does it reflect something deeper—perhaps even the uncomfortable truth that many progressive institutions themselves maintain the very power structures participatory economics challenges?On topic two, while many progressives dismiss AI as "just another tool" or even "a bad joke," this episode notes its unprecedented development trajectory. From barely performing elementary math to solving complex problems better than humans, from blather to eloquence, AI's capabilities are expanding exponentially. The threats are multifaceted: mass job displacement, potential rogue behavior, use for surveillance and repression, ecological damage from energy consumption, and the gradual replacement of uniquely human activities that give our lives meaning.Both participatory economics and AI concerns represent fundamental challenges to established power structures and conventional thinking. The resistance to engaging seriously with either topic stems from a combination of vested interests, habitual thinking, and perhaps a fear of considering truly revolutionary change. By bringing these issues into conversation, the episode invites us to reconsider blind spots and imagine alternative futures where economic systems serve human flourishing rather than perpetuating hierarchy.How might our economic vision change if we truly embraced participatory principles? What guardrails must we establish around AI before its development outpaces our ability to control it? These questions demand urgent attention as we navigate our agendas in increasingly confusing times.Support the show

Today in Current Events from a Christian Perspective:Meanwhile in the UK, a man gets off a plane just like every other time, except this time there are 5 armed law enforcement officers there to arrest him. Is this the guy who forged checks and pretended to be an airline pilot causing a world wide manhunt for this dastardly impersonator? No. Oh, is this the known person who has barely evaded capture for months and is finally captured in London? Oh, no. Ok, this is a dr~g runner who is finally nabbed because they discovered his secret identity. Still no???Oh, no what happened here is that Graham Linehan, comedian and author posted on social media, some mildly offensive words about how men should not be allowed to pretend to be women and play in sports and go in bathrooms and such. For that heinous crime, he was arrested at gunpoint in an airport and detained in such a stressful way that his blood pressure rose so high he had to go hospital. So yeah, tell me again how we have free speech?All this and more today  on ChurchPublic!..---At Church Public we create compelling content to equip you to follow Jesus and engage in the public square including Current Events from a Christian Perspective.Thanks for watching! Thanks for listening!Support the Channel on Substackhttps://substack.com/@churchpublicListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-public/id1520119356Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3cWx1g4WfSOVs8MX05cSvH?si=8ajf5wFVSjakXiYS7HkmhgListen on GooglePodcastshttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTc2MjU0LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAYQrrcFahcKEwiI_4eugrbwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAgFind Me:www.churchpublic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchPublic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchpublicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchpublic/Support:on PAYPALwww.churchpublic.com/supportToday is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Following the link in the show notes let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1132064Support the show

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Hollywood shifts from “my body, my choice” to “screw your freedoms” as mandates dominate the pandemic. Jimmy Dore stands out, openly sharing his vaccine injury and reading from "Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality." Dr. McCullough joins him to expose the failures of vaccinology, civil liberties lost, and the public turning away from dangerous COVID-19 shots...

The McCullough Report with Dr. Peter McCullough – Hollywood shifts from “my body, my choice” to “screw your freedoms” as mandates dominate the pandemic. Jimmy Dore stands out, openly sharing his vaccine injury and reading from "Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality." Dr. McCullough joins him to expose the failures of vaccinology, civil liberties lost, and the public turning away from dangerous COVID-19 shots...

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After a brief intro, I jump into the four (very random) China stories of the week (1:25), followed by a deep dive into how the Babylon Bee recently (no joke) promoted Falun Gong, a Chinese Buddhist cult (23:31). For the final five or so minutes, I go through all of the Pray for China cities to "remember" this week. (52:12). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow me (@chinaadventures) on Twitter/X where I post new/unique Chinese city prayer profiles every single day. Also, you can email me any questions or comments (bfwesten at gmail dot com) and find everything else, including my books, at PrayGiveGo.us! Pray for China places of the week (Follow @chinaadventures to see which city daily) https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-aug-17-23-2025 Robot Antelopes in Tibet https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/china-deploys-robot-antelope-in-tibet-to-surveil-real-herds China's Strategic Rare Earth Move (50 Years Ago!) https://indiandefencereview.com/in-1978-chinese-engineers-visited-two-major-american-companies-on-their-return-they-founded-an-empire-rare-earths/ All the Peanut Butter in China? https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/charted-peanut-butter-consumption-per-capita-by-country/ Hong Kong to be China's Crypto Hub https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-crypto-liquidation-plans-reveal-its-grand-strategy The Bee: 10 Undeniable Reasons Communist China Is Way Better Than America https://babylonbee.com/news/10-undeniable-reasons-communist-china-is-way-better-than-america Not ‘da Bee: Here’s the Falun Gong Streaming Platform That Sponsored the Bee Article https://www.ganjingworld.com/tag/Falun%20Dafa/1699198512775 More About Falun Gong https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falun_Gong https://www.ucanews.com/news/falun-gongs-secrets-for-surviving-in-china/85660 Final Thoughts on Falun Gong: Not a typical cult, but close (ie, mysterious god-like leader, etc) Not Christian at all, but has some political/practical overlap (right wing, anti-big gov) Better organized than Christians (calls, vpns, hackers, promotions) Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. And don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk to you again soon!

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