Podcasts about Oakes

The Summer movie season is underway and there are a lot of great titles coming out over the next few weeks. Which ones should you see? Our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes joins Jason to share his thoughts.

Friday 4pm hour: Jason hosts another exciting edition of his game show as contestants battle it out for a $50 gift card to Jester Concepts restaurants on Card DeSharks! Then he's joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes to talk about the Summer movie season.

Russell County Extension Agent for Agriculture Jonathan Oakes joins Community Conversation to discuss National Dairy Month, the ongoing drought's impact on local farmers, and the important role dairy farms play in Russell County's economy. Oakes highlights the dedication of local dairy families and encourages residents to thank dairy farmers for their hard work and commitment to agriculture.

Ascension of the Lord | Rev. Flo Oakes | Acts 1:1-11 | Psalm 47 | Ephesians 1:15-23 | Luke 24:44-53 | May 17th, 2026 | St. Mary of Bethany Parish (Nashville, TN)

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. NDCGA board member, corn grower and past North Dakota FFA state officer Katie Vculek of Oakes talks about her years in the FFA program, as well as her desire to serve corn members across the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lee, Jamie and Mike pay tribute to the legendary John Kear and Geoff Oakes.

Confident Conversations: Teaching Children Healthy Intimacy, Connection, and Emotional Safety (with Dan Oakes) Summary In this episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner sits down with Dan Oakes to discuss parenting, healthy sexuality, emotional connection, and prevention in today's digital culture. Dan shares insights from his new book, Confident Conversations: Teaching Your Children to Develop Healthy Intimacy, which helps parents navigate difficult but essential conversations about sexuality, intimacy, attachment, and emotional regulation. Together, they explore how many parents feel uncomfortable discussing sexuality because they themselves were never taught how to approach these conversations in healthy, emotionally connected ways. The discussion reframes sexuality not as something shameful, but as a normal human drive connected to attachment, connection, and emotional intimacy. Dan explains how shame becomes attached to core human urges and how this can create cycles of restriction, secrecy, binge behaviors, anxiety, and compulsive pornography use. Using relatable metaphors and attachment-based principles, the conversation highlights the importance of replacing shame with openness, emotional safety, and co-regulation. The episode also explores: the connection between shame and anxiety, how pornography functions as a “supernormal stimulus,” why novelty and dopamine influence compulsive behaviors, the importance of emotional connection in prevention, and how parents can build trust and emotional safety with their children. Dan shares five foundational parenting principles from his book: Build trust above all else Protect the home environment Teach progressive developmental facts early Model healthy affection Respond with calm rather than fear or shame Throughout the conversation, Dr. Skinner and Dan emphasize that prevention begins with connection, emotional safety, and courageous conversations. The episode offers practical guidance for parents, grandparents, therapists, and educators seeking to help children develop healthy intimacy, emotional resilience, and meaningful human connection in a highly digital world. Resources & References Mentioned Book Confident Conversations: Teaching Your Children to Develop Healthy Intimacy — Dan Oakes Researchers & Concepts Sue Johnson — attachment and emotional responsiveness Niko Tinbergen — supernormal stimulus theory Co-regulation and auto-regulation research Attachment and emotional bonding principles Novelty, dopamine, and compulsive behavior research Shame cycles and compulsive sexual behavior patterns Key Topics Discussed Parenting and healthy sexuality Shame versus healthy sexual development Emotional regulation and attachment Pornography and supernormal stimuli Anxiety, shame, and compulsive behaviors Co-regulation and self-regulation Human intimacy and emotional connection Prevention strategies for pornography addiction Building trust with children Healthy affection and attachment Digital culture and emotional isolation Emotional safety in families

Today's special episode is an interview with Rachael Oakes-Ash – founder of the Southern Hemisphere's leading snowsports website, Snowsbest.com. Rachael – aka Miss Snow It All – is also a best-selling author, publicist, documentary producer, social media guru and podcaster. In this interview, we speak about her experiences reporting from the Winter Olympics in Italy, raising $200,000 for Snow Aid Australia, her work to promote women in the snow industry and her journey from novice to ski expert.  This episode is the latest in an ongoing series of interviews with high-achieving women in the world of snowsports. Previous episodes in this series have included conversations with Vicky Gosling, CEO of GB Snowsport, BBC Ski Sunday's Chemmy Alcott, the first person to ski the seven summits, Kit DesLauriers, founder of YSE Ski, Fiona Easdale, as well as the Team GB freestyle skiers Zoe Atkin and Kirsty Muir. SHOW NOTESWinter Olympics mention-itis (2:30)Comparing Livigno with Pyeongchang in 2018 (4:30)Empty slopes in Livigno (7:30)Working alongside Team Australia (10:00)Why were Australia so successful at the Winter Olympics? (14:00) Working with Dame Edna Everage (17:00)In 2000 Rachael wrote the book ‘Good Girls Do Swallow' (19:00) Rachael's second book was ‘Anything she can do, I can do better (19:00) Skiing with the prime minister of New Zealand (24:00) Becoming Miss Snow It All (26:00) Starting Snowsbest.com (26:45) Running consumer webinars (30:00) ‘Women of Winter Snow Australia' working group (30:30) Advice for anyone wanting to get into ski journalism (32:30) ‘Snow Aid Australia' (34:00)            Selwyn Snowfield burnt down during the 2020 bushfires (34:30) Snow Travel Expo (37:00) The threat of climate change (38:30) Thredbo and Coronet Peak have added ‘Snowfactory' facilities (39:00) Will ‘Snowtunnel' open at some point? (41:30)  Will Australia see a post-Olympics bump attendance (44:00)FeedbackYou can leave a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – our handle is @theskipodcast – or drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com. We're also on WhatsApp.Mike Greenland: “Listened for years. Always excellent.”You are very welcome to buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/theskipodcastWe have over 300 episodes in our back catalog – all available at theskipodcast.com. Just have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find something you'll find something of interest.

In a new mini-series, former Media Leader editor-in-chief Omar Oakes is joined by former Dentsu International CEO, now AI strategist Hamish Nicklin to argue over the nuances of AI development and its use in the creative industries.In the series' final episode, the duo debate for and against the prompt: "Goodbye Salesforce and Adobe because AI will end enterprise software."Taking the “for” side of the argument is Nicklin, while Oakes represents the “against” side, posing sceptical questions.Nicklin argues that the ability of people to build their own software through vibe coding will undercut SaaS business models, which are becoming too expensive to compete.Highlights:1:05: Recent developments in AI: BuzzFeed's sale, Americans hate AI6:26: SaaSmageddon: Why AI is disrupting software businesses, with valuations collapsing20:17: Claude Cowork and its plug-ins33:32: How realistic is replacing everything with vibe coding? The ease of building personal software and how IT might change51:31: Second-order effects: What about safety and security? What about fixing bad code?55:07: Verdicts

Jimmy Oakes is a Connecticut based car builder, BMXer, and driver. He also hosts a Youtube channel covering all his car builds and trips driving all over the world. Jimmy is also a part of Front Street Drift Team, which is one of the premiere drift teams in the US known for their clean S Chassis builds and aggressive driving style. Over my time getting to know Jimmy it is obvious this man lives and breathes drifting. The level of his chase driving skill shows that and is proof BMX kids pick up drifting quickly.  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyoakes/ Sponsors: Use “goodest” at checkout for a deal with all of them!https://tirestreets.com/goodest https://www.chasebays.com/ https://kanseiwheels.com/Goodest Co: https://goodestco.com get parts, merch and a bunch of other stuff!Patreon: https://patreon.com/Goodestcast Get episodes, merch, and announcements early! Join the free tier and never miss an episode drop.Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Standalone Sermon Passage: Psalm 36

In a new mini-series, former Media Leader editor-in-chief Omar Oakes is joined by former Dentsu International CEO, now AI strategist Hamish Nicklin to argue over the nuances of AI development and its use in the creative industries.In episode four, the duo debate for and against the prompt: “AI sycophancy will run wild, and it will be bad for business."Taking the “for” side of the argument is Oakes, while Nicklin represents the “against” side, posing sceptical questions.While both Oakes and Nicklin agree AI sycophancy is an active problem for business leaders, Nicklin suggests that thoughtful prompting can help ameliorate concerns that chatbots are misleading you to try and keep you happy. These include giving the AI explicit permission to reject ideas and asking chatbots to give feedback as though it is for a third party as opposed to the user.As Nicklin argues, subordinates can be sycophantic, too, and "sniffing out the bullshit" is already a core skill for business leaders. But Oakes asks: what happens when you "don't know what you don't know"?Highlights:2:12: Recent developments in AI: AI-generated music on Deezer, Los Angeles's AI art museum6:01: What is AI sycophancy and does it mean bad ideas aren't getting killed?16:52: Four tips for combatting AI sycophancy and making a chatbot a "critical friend"34:44: How to "sniff out the bullshit" when you don't know what you don't know45:38: Second-order effects: commercial damage of wrong decisions; impact on psychology, communication standards; AI education1:00:58: Verdicts

Lesley and Ron speak with Robert Oakes on several haunted places in the Berkshires and New Jersey

In a new mini-series, former Media Leader editor-in-chief Omar Oakes is joined by former Dentsu International CEO, now AI strategist Hamish Nicklin to argue over the nuances of AI development and its use in the creative industries.In episode four, the duo debate for and against the prompt: “AI is turning the internet into a sea of slop, and journalists are helping it happen."In a change from prior episodes, taking the “for” side of the argument is Oakes, while Nicklin represents the “against” side, posing sceptical questions."Stories come from people," Oakes insists. But are most journalists well-funded and well-positioned to provide quality reporting today? Can AI be used to help journalists, or is it mostly just being used to produce slop?Highlights:1:00: Recent developments in AI: Esquire Singapore's 'interview', CTZN's AI-driven wine6:58: Is AI useful for journalism? Oakes' experience using AI as an independent writer26:59: 'Copy, paste, print': Have publishers devalued their own product and made it vulnerable to AI?46:43: Second-order effects: Impacts on local news, failing business models, transparency and trust59:56: Verdicts

AI is forcing a question many leaders would rather avoid: are we improving work — or quietly deleting it?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham is joined by Kevin Oakes, CEO and co-founder of the Institute for Corporate Productivity and author of Culture Renovation, to cut through the hype and explore what's actually changing inside organisations right now.Together, they compare the current AI moment to the early internet era — but with one critical difference: speed. Kevin explains why many organisations start with efficiency and ROI conversations before addressing workforce design, and why that sequence is starting to break down as AI reshapes roles, entry-level pathways, and management structures.The conversation also explores emerging use cases such as digital twins, the growing importance of skills readiness, and why HR is increasingly stepping into a central role in shaping AI strategy. With examples from companies like ServiceNow and IBM, Kevin outlines how leading organisations are approaching workforce redesign, internal mobility, and culture in a more intentional, data-driven way.What You'll Learn: Why AI adoption is moving faster than the early internet — and catching companies off guard  How AI is reshaping jobs, entry-level roles, and organisational structures  Why organisations default to efficiency conversations before workforce design  The emerging role of digital twins in HR, coaching, and decision-making  Why HR is becoming the architect of the future of work  How leading companies approach skills readiness and workforce planning  The importance of mapping human vs AI tasks across roles  Why internal talent mobility is critical for reskilling at scale  How culture health and change readiness are becoming board-level priorities Key Takeaway: AI isn't just a technology shift — it's a work design challenge. Organisations that rethink skills, structure, and culture together will be best positioned to adapt.About the Guest: Kevin Oakes is the CEO and co-founder of the Institute for Corporate Productivity, a research organisation focused on the practices of high-performance companies. He is also the author of Culture Renovation, a widely cited book on building and sustaining high-performance workplace cultures.Call to Action: Subscribe to HRchat, share this episode with an Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events

In a new mini-series, former Media Leader editor-in-chief Omar Oakes is joined by former Dentsu International CEO, now AI strategist Hamish Nicklin to argue over the nuances of AI development and its use in the creative industries.In episode three, the duo debate for and against the prompt: “AI means you don't need human creativity in ads anymore. You come to a media owner or platform, you tell them your objective, connect your bank account, and everything is done for you."Taking the “for” side of the argument is Nicklin, while Oakes represents the “against” side, posing sceptical questions.The argument derives from a claim by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made last May that Meta (and platforms like it) will be able to automate the entire planning, buying, and creative process on behalf of advertisers.As Zuckerberg described, this would be made possible by leveraging the data from billions of ad campaigns across its platforms, including what worked, what didn't, what audiences to target and with what creative.Just hype, or a reality the advertising industry will need to reckon with sooner rather than later?Highlights:00:35: Recent developments in AI: Meta's "Claudenomics" rankings, Anthropic's Mythos7:08: The technological case for Zuckerberg's argument. Do you just need a bank account, some brand assets, and a partner platform to make an effective ad campaign?16:11: Is targeting more important than the big idea? Does creative still matter at the bottom of the funnel? What about brand building?26:56: Unintended consequences: declining trust, impact on production businesses, K-shaped job market35:47: Is it "intellectual snobbery" to avoid using AI and complain about AI content? Or is the creative process the point?47:14: An experiment, reversion to the mean, and the power of prompting52:09: Verdicts

More on the second indictment against Former FBI Director James Comey. Joining me live is ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oaks.

In this week's main episode, Keith sits down with Danny Bryant and Rev. Flo Oakes to talk about the Order of Berrigan and Day. Not sure what that is? Tune in to find out! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly subscription. Pick up the new book, Quantum Theology today, as well as The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism. Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com. LINKS QuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is about Oakes, ND's first-ever Career Carousel, a speed-dating-style event that connected 52 high school juniors and seniors with 14 local employers for four-minute rotational conversations. The goal was to give students a safe, constructive space to practice professional interactions, learn about local opportunities like tuition reimbursement or who's hiring in Oakes, and help employers connect with future talent. The pilot was a hit, which we're tickled about, and we're so excited because reaching even one student makes these efforts worthwhile. In this episode, we cover: How the room was set up for max interactions, minimal distractions An honest review from Rebecca's oldest son, Andrew, who participated in the event (word on the street is that some kids complained before the event, but ended up enjoying it more than expected). Why hosting the event off-campus at a Main Street location made it feel more legitimate and less like "just another school thing." The layered goals behind the event: practicing professional conversations, discovering local opportunities, and building the community's workforce pipeline Lessons learned and next steps, including the idea of attaching a grade to participation and offering all planning materials free to other communities Links + Resources Mentioned: You can access resources here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bPKmUe8fDA1tuiCxBMHUldXA9SznJcxH?usp=sharing Want to get your business in front of our audience? We are looking for podcast sponsors! Each season, we feature a select group of Small Business Partners—brands that share our mission to celebrate small-town life and big ideas. With a 4–6% average Facebook engagement rate (well above the industry average), 2,600+ loyal followers, and 45,000 monthly content views, we have an amazing, highly engaged audience of people who can't wait to learn more about you. When we feature you, your story, and your product/service, it's like a friend's recommendation, because it is. Want to know more? Reach out to us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org We have a membership! Join the GST Club — a virtual support community built for those leading change in small-town America. For $30/month, you'll get twice-monthly live calls with Rebecca, access to a private network of fellow small-town changemakers, replay recordings, frameworks, and early access to GST events. It's for anyone from volunteers and entrepreneurs to city officials who believe small towns deserve big ideas and better leadership. Part think-tank. Part pep-talk. Part creative jam session. All support.  We Want to Hear From You! We really, really do, and if you'll let us, we'd love to feature your actual message just like we did with Terri's (with your permission, of course!) Some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're have two "participation dance" elements of the show: "Small town humblebrags": Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  "Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges": Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

CarneyShow 04.13.26 Live from St. Alban's, Nicole Genovese, Royal Oakes, Tower of Power by

How can we maintain a compassionate heart in a world defined by conflict? Sean Feit Oakes shows us how we can use the Brahma Viharas—the "immeasurable" states of love, compassion, joy, and equanimity— to provide an internal sanctuary from the "poisons" of greed and hatred. He explains that the Buddha taught these practices as the essential foundation for wisdom, inviting us to radiate a boundless friendliness that offers an escape from suffering within our own hearts.Using the story of the "wounded king" Ajata Satu, Sean illustrates how even those burdened by terrible past actions can find solace through ethical living and metta (friendliness). He suggests transforming our "inheritance of toxicity" by leading with warmth in all areas of life:Universal Friendliness: Bringing a "benevolent" heart to every mundane interaction.Compassion: Allowing the heart to "quiver" or shatter in response to suffering rather than turning away.The Difficult Person: Wishing ease even for those who cause harm, acknowledging their basic desire for happiness.Self-Kindness: Shifting one's internal dialogue to be tender and supportive—even calling oneself "sweetheart"—during difficult inner work.By invoking this "boundless" friendliness, Sean argues that we can heal our own internal karma and ripple that change out into the community.______________Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrote his dissertation on extraordinary states in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, East Bay Meditation Center, Insight Timer, and locally. See SeanFeitOakes.com ______________  To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can:   Donate  Learn how to participate live  Find our schedule of upcoming speakers  Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy over 900 recorded talks dating back to 1995CREDITSAudio Production: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

John talks legal issues with Royal and all things Oakland with SenecaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An LA jury has decided  Youtube and Instagram... were responsible for a young woman's mental health issues... and this might get very expensive.  Joining me live to break it down is ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Homage and Precepts in Pāli and English, using the Forest Sangha melody and translation.

Host Matt Fisher talks to Alli Oakes, Chief Research Officer at Trilliant Health, about Identification of major 2026 healthcare trends; intersection of value and affordability issues with not focusing on fundamentals enough; incentivizing better behaviors and choices through dfferent structural decisions; changes in utilization and reflection on evolving means of access. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Charlie Oakes is our Gen Z movie correspondent. He joins Jason to talk about a record-breaking trailer release, an exciting film in theaters this weekend, and if you're at home, which Oscar winners to watch.

Friday 5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour Jason goes "In Depth" with Isabella Rhawie, vice president and commercial revenue officer for the Metropolitan Airports Commission, about Terminal 1 renovations at MSP. Then he's joined by our Gen Z movie correspondent Charlie Oakes to talk about a record breaking trailer, the Oscars and more!

CarneyShow 03.19.26 Jim Messina, Mark Maxwell, Brendan Wiese, Royal Oakes by

This episode features a local Oakes father/son duo and we're so excited to introduce them to you! Shawn and Aiden Ulmer of the Angry Beaver Lodge share the story of a third-generation restaurant business and the unexpected path that brought Aiden back to Oaks. They discuss generational transitions, evolving bar culture, and the role local businesses play in creating community. This is a conversation about what draws people back to small towns and the active role communities can play in facilitating it.  About Shawn and Aiden: Shawn grew up in Valley City, ND. He fell in love with the restaurant industry while helping at the steakhouse his parents owned for most of his childhood. His entire life has been spent in the service industry. His love of food, drinks, and people makes him a natural. This fall marks his 25th year as the owner of the Angry Beaver Lodge in Oakes.  On the off chance that Shawn is not at work prepping, creating new menu items, chatting up the customers, or catering a wedding reception, you will find him cheering on his beloved MN Vikings, sitting in a deer stand with his bow at the ready, or spoiling his granddaughters. Shawn's youngest son, Aiden (aka Chili), accepted the position of Front of the House Manager at the Angry Beaver Lodge this past September. Aiden was born and raised in Oakes; attended college at NDSU and the U of M. He spent a few years living in Fargo and in the heart of New York City, and loved having an abundance of entertainment, eateries, & nightlife at his fingertips. Like his dad, he grew up in the restaurant. Chili shares many of his dad's traits, including his father's deep voice (people love to hear his "Shawn impersonation") and his love of conversation, which makes Aiden a natural behind the bar.  The transition back to Oakes and small town life was made easier by the number of friends who had also returned, the welcoming and progressive community, and the short distance to visit his brother & nieces.  His love of travel & exploration has already taken him all over the world; if he's not busy whipping up a new cocktail recipe, he's undoubtedly planning his next trip.  In this episode, we cover: How a third-generation restaurant family is navigating a new generational transition. Why younger generations are going out less (and what bars and restaurants are doing about it.) How craft cocktails, events, and experiences are replacing traditional bar culture. What actually brings young people back to small towns. Why community gathering places like restaurants matter more than we think. Links + Resources Mentioned: https://angrybeaverlodgeoakes.com/ Want to get your business in front of our audience? We are looking for podcast sponsors! Each season, we feature a select group of Small Business Partners—brands that share our mission to celebrate small-town life and big ideas. With a 4–6% average Facebook engagement rate (well above the industry average), 2,600+ loyal followers, and 45,000 monthly content views, we have an amazing, highly engaged audience of people who can't wait to learn more about you. When we feature you, your story, and your product/service, it's like a friend's recommendation, because it is. Want to know more? Reach out to us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org We have a membership! Join the GST Club — a virtual support community built for those leading change in small-town America. For $30/month, you'll get twice-monthly live calls with Rebecca, access to a private network of fellow small-town changemakers, replay recordings, frameworks, and early access to GST events. It's for anyone from volunteers and entrepreneurs to city officials who believe small towns deserve big ideas and better leadership. Part think-tank. Part pep-talk. Part creative jam session. All support.  We Want to Hear From You! We really, really do, and if you'll let us, we'd love to feature your actual message just like we did with Terri's (with your permission, of course!) Some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're have two "participation dance" elements of the show: "Small town humblebrags": Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  "Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges": Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!  

Some of the documents left out of the Epstein files have now been released by the Justice Department... including a jarring report about Donald J Trump Joining us live ... ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes.

Some of the documents left out of the Epstein files have now been released by the Justice Department... including a jarring report about Donald J Trump Joining us live ... ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes.

What does it take to grow more forests and ensure they last? In this episode, Michael Cox speaks with conservation scientist and award-winning science writer Lauren E. Oakes, author of Treekeepers: The Race for a Forested Future. Through reporting and research that spans from the Scottish Highlands to tropical forests in Central America, Treekeepers tells the story of the global movement to restore forests and the people working to make it possible. Drawing from these experiences, Oakes reflects on the promise and complexity of natural climate solutions and what successful reforestation requires on the ground. She also examines a central question in the climate conversation: to what extent can forests help save us from climate change? Along the way, Oakes discusses her path bridging science and narrative storytelling, and why human stories can play a powerful role in helping people understand and engage with climate solutions.

CarneyShow 02.27.26 Stefanie Schappert, Tucker McCann, Erin Lapidus, Royal Oakes, Alex Stone by

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In mettā (lovingkindness), as in so many kinds of spiritual practice, we are instructed to love our neighbor, excluding none: folks we like and don't like, appreciate, fear, or judge by their actions to be very difficult people. We often think of “difficult person practice” as a kind of emotional purification, where we work through our judgment and aversion. This is good, but there's more to enjoy about it than this! Difficult people are just a symptom, and the sickness is Saṃsāra, the wandering. We start by understanding difficult people as wounded people, and then as victims of the great poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion. Seeing with the eyes of compassion in this way, blame and hatred drain away. Sean Oakes supports movements for individual and collective liberation in our time of great trouble. He teaches and writes on somatics and philosophy in Buddhism, Yoga, and contemplative movement. Dr. Oakes practiced as a monk in Burma, received authorization in Insight Meditation from Jack Kornfield, wrote his PhD dissertation on extraordinary states of consciousness in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance, and lives in human and non-human community on a ridge near the ocean.

How can we cultivate a heart that remains open and loving regardless of the external circumstances we face? In this talk, Sean Feit Oakes explores the Brahma Viharas, also known as the "divine abodes" or states of the heart, as a comprehensive framework for answering this question. He explains that while the Buddha is often associated with wisdom, these practices of love are foundational for both laypeople and monastics to access extraordinary states of consciousness. He describes these four qualities not as separate entities, but as the "song" love sings depending on the context it encounters:Loving-kindness (Metta): The quintessential quality of friendliness and unbounded, impersonal love.Compassion (Karuna): What happens when loving-kindness encounters suffering and pain.Empathic Joy (Mudita): Also referred to as "celebration," this is love encountering well-being or beauty.Equanimity (Upekkha): A balanced, resting state of love that exists beyond specific objects or conditions, helping to prevent love from turning into grasping.Sean weaves together diverse influences, from the devotional lineage of Neem Karoli Baba to modern poetry, to illustrate how a dedicated practice of love can cut through everyday neuroses and anxiety. He emphasizes that love inevitably brings us into contact with both beauty and the "heartbreak" of the world's suffering, yet it remains the primary vehicle for healing and waking up. Drawing on the Kalama Sutta, he encourages listeners to test these practices for themselves through direct experience rather than blind faith. He invites us to "turn on" the quality of love within the heart and allow it to lead one's movements and perceptions in daily life, suggesting that communities moving from a place of love have the power to ripple out and change the world.______________Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/him, queer, Puerto Rican & English ancestry, living on unceded Pomo land in NorCal), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrote his dissertation on extraordinary states in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. He teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, East Bay Meditation Center, Insight Timer, and locally. See SeanFeitOakes.com ______________  To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can:   Donate  Learn how to participate live  Find our schedule of upcoming speakers  Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy over 900 recorded talks dating back to 1995CREDITSAudio Production: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

CarneyShow 02.20.26 Daniel Roebuck, Tim Weber, TomO'Keefe, Bob Ramsey, Royal Oakes, Erin Lapidus by

The new adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" is getting a lot of buzz. Is it worth your money? Jason's joined by our Gen Z movie reviewer Charlie Oakes.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Series: Greater Than All Gods Passage: Exodus 4:18-6:13

We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message.In episode 121 of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Host Erin Harris talks to Scribe Therapeutics' CEO and Co-Founder Benjamin Oakes about building next‑generation CRISPR and epigenetic editing tools to move genetic medicine beyond rare disease into common cardiometabolic indications. Oakes shares Scribe's engineered CasX platform and epigenetic silencers, preclinical data from its various programs, and why exquisite specificity and low-dose LNP delivery are essential to treating patients safely. They also explore Scribe's partnerships with Sanofi and Lilly, the company's cardiometabolic-first strategy co-developed with Dr. Jennifer Doudna, and Oakes' conviction that genetic medicines can fundamentally reshape healthspan and the future of preventive cardiovascular care.Subscribe to the podcast!Apple | Spotify | YouTube Visit my website: Cell & Gene Connect with me on LinkedIn

Officials in Fulton County Georgia... say they'll go to court... after the FBI seized original 2020 voting records from an election center there. The FBI said they were conducting court-authorized activity at the facility and showed up with a warrant.  Joining me LIVE to help break it down is ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes

If pregnancy sleep has you staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m., running through every thought you've ever had… you're not alone. And you're not doing anything wrong. In this episode, HeHe sits down with licensed midwife, educator, and Milk Trails podcast host Hayley Oakes to unpack why sleep can feel so hard during pregnancy and what actually helps. From first-trimester hormone shifts to third-trimester heartburn, nighttime anxiety, and the pressure to “sleep perfectly,” this conversation is equal parts evidence-based and deeply reassuring. Hayley brings over a decade of experience attending births in home, birth center, and hospital settings, plus her lived experience as a mom. Together, they break down how nutrition, blood sugar balance, movement, mental load, and sleep environment all play a role in night waking. They also tackle common fears around sleep positions (yes, including back sleeping), strategies for middle-of-the-night wakeups, and why self-care and nervous system support matter just as much as sleep hacks. This is not a “just relax” conversation. It's practical, grounded, and designed to help you feel more confident in your body and your choices. If you're pregnant, postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you feeling calmer, more informed, and way less alone in the sleep struggle.   Guest Bio: Hayley Oakes is a licensed midwife based in the Central Coast of California. She has been attending births since 2010 as a doula, midwife assistant, apprentice and midwife, witnessing and supporting birth in all settings: home, birth center and hospital. Hayley is the host and creator of Milk Trails -- a podcast dedicated to the out-of-hospital birthing experience. In February 2019, Hayley became a mother herself and welcomed her second child in January 2022. She currently offers private consultations for expectant mothers planning hospital births who desire holistic medical support. As a midwife, educator and mother, she is committed to supporting women in having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience to help grow healthy, happy babies.   Connect with Hayley: www.hayleyoakes.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram  Connect with Hayley on IG  BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere. And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor. LINKS MENTIONED: Expectful App Grab HeHe's favorite magnesium supplement 

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