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Max BootBook: Reagan: His Life and Legend Part One (Hour One) explores Ronald Reagan's early life, from a nomadic childhood shaped by an alcoholic father and an optimistic mother, to his success as a lifeguard, sports broadcaster, and Hollywood B-movie actor. It details his marriage to Jane Wyman and his leadership of the Screen Actors Guild during the anti-communist red hunts. Part Two (Hour Two) traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes his supply-side domestic economics, foreign relations ending the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev, and the damaging Iran-Contra scandal. Alan TaylorBook: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850 to 1873 Part One (Hour One) examines the ideological and geopolitical conflicts of mid-19th-century North America. It profiles figures like expansionist Jane McManis Cazneau, abolitionist Jane Swisshelm, and Black leaders Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany. It details the pre-war political struggles over slavery's expansion, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Part Two (Hour Two) covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A. Macdonald, the French imperial intervention in Mexico against Benito Juárez, and the violent realities of Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson. It also outlines the brutal assimilation and subjugation of Native Americans in both the U.S. and Canada. Dennis SewellBook: Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War Part One (Hour One) introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell's scoutmaster general during the English Civil Wars. It explores his ideological training, his ruthless perspective on slavery, his intelligence victories in Scotland, and his facilitation of selling Scottish prisoners of war into colonial servitude. Part Two (Hour Two) details Downing's secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection to Charles II upon Cromwell's death. To secure his position under the restored monarchy, Downing orchestrated the capture and rendition of his former regicide allies. David SheddBook: The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's SecretsShedd analyzes China's multi-decade campaign of intellectual property and data theft against the United States, costing up to $600 billion annually. He explains how admitting China to the WTO in 2001 failed to foster democratization and details the massive scale of the Ministry of State Security. Using corporate examples like Apple and Google to illustrate this threat, he warns of America's vulnerabilities and advocates for defensive reforms, including a partial economic decoupling, modernized legal deterrence, and the establishment of a National Economic Security Council to better protect critical domestic industries and safeguard the nation's technological crown jewels.David K. RandallBook: The Monsters Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our WorldRandall recounts the historic discovery of the Tyrannosaurus Rex by pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown. The narrative traces Brown's journey from a Kansas farm to his recruitment by Henry Fairfield Osborn for the American Museum of Natural History. Driven by Gilded Age competition funded by wealthy industrialists, Brown used geological expertise and dynamite in 1902 to unearth the first T-Rex fossils in Hell Creek, Montana. Despite facing devastating personal tragedy, Brown's efforts culminated in the legendary 1915 public mounting of the apex predator in New York, forever transforming the public's understanding of prehistoric life.

Danny, Tobi, Strobes, and Darris all give their takes on things they are optimistic about for the 2026 Commanders.

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Despite all the Premier League manager churn, Leeds United have stayed calm. The football agent on why steady might be our biggest asset, and a reason to look forward to… · EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ sqbl.link/nordvpn · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great teams are not built by talent alone. They are built by people who are committed to each other, committed to the mission, and willing to bring the right attitude every day. Pastor Q shares four traits every great team player needs: give your best, stay positive through challenges, keep getting better, and stay connected. The goal is not perfection. It is commitment—giving 100% of what you have, choosing your mindset, learning from every experience, and building strong relationships with the people around you. Great teams do not happen by accident. They are built through small, consistent choices made over time. The four questions Pastor Q's team uses to get better: What went well? What could have been better? What did we learn? What are we going to do differently next time? Duke University research on optimism: Optimistic people tend to demonstrate stronger financial behaviors and persistence, reinforcing the idea that believing tomorrow can be better can change how we work today. https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-fuqua-insights/puri-positive-thinking?utm_

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Geopolitical tensions have continued to dominate headlines in recent weeks, but markets appear to be taking a broader view. In this week's edition of the CIO Weekly Investment Outlook, Christian Nolting, Global Chief Investment Officer at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, discusses why, despite ongoing uncertainty, "it's not all about the Iran situation" for investors.Christian explores the forces helping to support market sentiment, reflects on what has been a "stellar earnings season" so far, and explains why the full investment picture may be more nuanced than the headlines suggest. The conversation also examines recent developments in the Japanese yen, the challenges of influencing currency markets, and how investors should interpret the latest policy actions and signals from central banks.Looking ahead, Christian discusses why markets are paying close attention to the Federal Reserve's upcoming July meeting minutes and highlights several economic releases and policy decisions on his radar, from Europe to Asia. Even during the quieter summer trading period, investors will need to "watch this very, very closely".For more investing insights, please visit wealth.db.comIn Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as in Asia Pacific this material is considered marketing material, but this is not the case in the U.S. No assurance can be given that any forecast or target can be achieved. Forecasts are based on assumptions, estimates, opinions and hypothetical models which may prove to be incorrect. Past performance is not indicative of future returns.Performance refers to a nominal value based on price gains/losses and does not take into account inflation. Inflation will have a negative impact on the purchasing power of this nominal monetary value. Depending on the current level of inflation, this may lead to a real loss in value, even if the nominal performance of the investment is positive. Investments come with risk. The value of an investment can fall as well as rise and you might not get back the amount originally invested at any point in time. Your capital may be at risk.The services described in this podcast are provided by Deutsche Bank AG or by its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in accordance with appropriate local legislation and regulation. Deutsche Bank AG is subject to comprehensive supervision by the European Central Bank (“ECB”), by Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and by Germany's central bank (“Deutsche Bundesbank”). Brokerage services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, which conducts investment banking and securities activities in the United States.Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is a member of FINRA, NYSE and SIPC. Lending and banking services in the United States are offered through Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, member FDIC, and other members of the Deutsche Bank Group.The products, services, information and/or materials referred to within this podcast may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. © 2026 Deutsche Bank AG and/or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This podcast may not be used, reproduced, copied or modified without the written consent of Deutsche Bank AG. 030620 030121

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In this paid subscriber-only edition of The Roundtable, Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss opposing outlooks on Canada's political and economic trajectory, including the declining GDP growth, the lack of housing affordability, and Mark Carney's statist approach. They also discuss how a Reaganite optimism is a relevant perspective during a time The Hub has termed a "lost decade," and explore whether entrenched elites and demographic shifts will prevent the kind of market-oriented reforms that transformed the 1980s.If you are enjoying free versions of the Hub Roundtable, subscribe to become a Hub Hero or Fellow to access the full version every week: https://thehub.ca/join/The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Alisha Rao - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nick and Jonathan discuss CBS Sports' article on fan optimism around the NFL.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Luis Medina of Bleacher Nation to discuss the latest Bears storylines, including a promising update on left tackle Ozzy Trapilo's health as he continues to rehab from a torn patellar tendon.

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to discuss the latest Bears storylines, with a focus on their string of injuries. He also reacted to a promising report about left tackle Ozzy Trapilo's health as he continues to rehab from a ruptured patellar tendon.

Show Open: Tommy on the expectations for the Giants and Jets with the preseason getting underway this week.

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (2:17) following a long and hard-fought weekend of baseball in a series win over the Phillies. They discuss what has looked different for the Jays over the course of their recent stretch, early impression of newly acquired Brett Bateman, what to expect against the red-hot Red Sox, and more. Then, Jensen Lewis joins the show (25:30) to discuss the Red Sox play as of late finally dropping consecutive games, what to expect as they take on the Jays, what the Angels were thinking trading Soriano to Toronto, what is going on with the Dodgers who are 2-8 in their last 10, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Why is ESPN oddly optimistic about the Pirates? The Pirates will get Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin back before the end of the season, and ESPN thinks it could ‘save' their season. That idea feels like a pipe dream. Cruz should be back soonish, but Griffin won't be back until the middle of next month – and at that point, the Pirates could be mathematically out of it. Fan Graphs gives the Pirates under a 10% chance to make the postseason, but the odds don't even feel that high. Poni said people can still count on the fresh air at PNC Park if nothing else. Wow! Baseball writer John Perrotto joined the show. John said this season reminds him of the early Clint Hurdle seasons of 2011 and 2012, which saw the Pirates completely fall apart in August. John talked about the disappointment in the pitching staff in 2026. John thinks Paul Skenes should face a lot of blame for how this season has gone due to the amount of power he wields in that building. John criticized how Skenes has looked in his last 3 starts with the Pirates needing their ace to answer the call. John joked as a man of heavy stature that Skenes does look like he's put on some weight between seasons and it may be affecting his performance. The guys asked John how the Pirates may twirl things this offseason if they finish in last place once again? John cited how Bob Nutting doesn't love making drastic changes despite consistent poor results. Donny Football Debrief – Could another former Steelers QB block the team's ability to trade one of their backups? The Lions signed Josh Dobbs following the Teddy Bridgewater retirement.

Why is ESPN oddly optimistic about the Pirates? The Pirates will get Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin back before the end of the season, and ESPN thinks it could ‘save' their season. That idea feels like a pipe dream. Cruz should be back soonish, but Griffin won't be back until the middle of next month – and at that point, the Pirates could be mathematically out of it. Fan Graphs gives the Pirates under a 10% chance to make the postseason, but the odds don't even feel that high.

Alex opens with a quick riff on going to the movies before diving into Tucker Carlson's ten-point "manifesto" about his vision for America. He runs through each point — Fair, Sovereign, Productive, Beautiful, Healthy, Honest, Optimistic, Wise, Decent, and United — reacting to each in turn. His overall take: he doesn't think Tucker is actually running for president, but is instead building a political framework that JD Vance could eventually step into if he breaks from Trump. Tucker's Ten Points — Alex's Take on Each: Fair — "Fair to me means he's saying they — we need to make it fair for us," which Alex reads as classic us-vs-them framing. Sovereign — On blaming Israel for pushing the U.S. into the Iran war, Alex says it "takes agency away from Trump and puts it all on Israel," calling Israel "a great boogeyman" but not the whole story. Productive — Alex says the anti-globalization, pro-manufacturing pitch "sounds like Trump's protectionism," adding flatly, "manufacturing is just not coming back." Beautiful — Alex is open to agreeing on ugly urban planning and brutalist architecture, joking Tucker could "make America beautiful again — not a bad campaign." Healthy — He's sympathetic to the anti-overmedication point but balks at "universal sobriety," saying it "sounds like you start locking up people for drinking." Honest — Alex is fully on board with releasing classified records: "I'd be down for JFK and just release it all at this point." Optimistic — On the pro-natalist "you must have children" stance, Alex says it "sounds like" Tucker's Christian nationalism and pushes back that "some people shouldn't have children." Wise — Alex is skeptical of Tucker preaching how "the world actually works" given Tucker's own claims about being visited by demons in his sleep. Decent — This is where Alex agrees most, saying "Department of War is fucking retarded" and that Israel "needs to stop," calling Netanyahu "an awful actor." United — Alex flatly disagrees with halting immigration, arguing immigrants are "doing jobs that a lot of people don't want."

Hour 2 - Neil is joined by Sky Burrell of Sky's Gourmet Tacos to discuss her recent announcement that the restaurant will be closing. After 34 years, Mid-City staple Sky’s Gourmet Tacos announced it will close its full-service restaurant on August 15, 2026, and transition to a catering and ghost-kitchen business. Learn more at https://www.skysgourmettacos.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Hour 2, Willard & Dibs ask why 49ers fans aren't feeling a little more optimistic about the 2026 season and also ask what a potential statue for Kruk & Kuip should look like eventually outside of Oracle Park.

2021年1月浙江首考英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What did the woman do yesterday? A. She played football. B. She watched a game. C. She worked in the lab.2.What will the weather be like tomorrow evening? A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Windy.3.What will Jack do this weekend? A. Go on a school trip. B. Have a family picnic. C. Prepare for an exam.4.Why does the man make the call? A. To arrange a meeting. B. To cancel a visit. C. To ask for assistance.5.How does the man feel now? A. Refreshed. B. Anxious. C. Sleepy.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独自读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Hostess and guest. C. Chef and customer.7.What is the man most likely to have for dinner? A. French fries. B. Ham sandwiches. C. Fish and vegetables.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Where will George go after the business trip? A. Milan. B. Rome. C. Florence.9.What is banned in Florence? A. Eating in the street. B. Dressing up as soldiers. C. Singing on public transport.10.What does George think of the new rules? A. They're effective. B. They're timely. C. They're reasonable.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Why does Ms. McDaniel talk to Frank? A. He missed a speech. B. He failed to pass a test. C. He wanted to drop a class.12.How would Ms. McDaniel's students react if a speaker made a mistake? A. Laugh at the speaker. B. Sympathize with the speaker. C. Persuade the speaker to try again.13.How does Ms. McDaniel sound? A. Optimistic. B. Humorous. C. Encouraging.听第9段材科，回答第14至16题。14.What makes the man surprised? A. The number of job applicants. B. The experience of employees. C. The candidates' language skills.15.How many candidates are the speakers going to meet? A. 2. B. 12. C. 20.16.What do the speakers talk about at the end of the conversation? A. Job description. B. Interview procedure. C. Candidates' background.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What did Gallo receive yesterday? A. A call from her sister. B. A bottle from her aunt. C. A letter from a stranger.18.Where did the fisherman find the bottle? A. On Monhegan Island. B. At Cumberland. C. In Spain.19.How old was Gallo when she threw out the bottle? A. Eight. B. Eleven. C. Fourteen.20.Where is the bottle now? A. In the ocean. B. At Gallo's home. C. With the fisherman.参考答案1-5 CBABA 6-10 ACBAC11-15 CBCAB 16-20 BCCBA录音原文(Text 1)M: Did you go to the football game yesterday?W: No, I couldn't make it. I was stuck in the lab.M: You missed a really good game.Our school team played very well. (Text 2)W: Did you hear the weather forecast for tomorrow? Is it going to be windy?M: No, there will be clouds in the morning, and heavy showers in the afternoon and the evening. (Text 3)M: Hey, let's go for a picnic somewhere this weekend.W: Good idea. Can Jack go with us? He's tired of taking exams these past two weeks.M: I don't think so. He's going on a trip this weekend with his school. (Text 4)M: Hello, is this Emma? This is Robert Gellen from Johnson's Electronics.W: Hello, Robert, what can I do for you?M: It's this visit by Mr.Johnson. I'm afraid he's had an emergency and won't be able to make it this time. (Text 5)M: Did you wait long?W: No, just two minutes. How was the flight?M: It was fine, thanks. I slept through the whole flight actually and I feel much better. (Text 6)M: I'm starving. What are we having for dinner tonight, Jane?W: I'm not sure. Something will come to mind once I start.M: I feel like eating French Fries or maybe a ham sandwich. How about you?W: Actually, I was thinking of making something healthy, say ... fish and vegetables.M: Well, in that case, I'll have whatever you make.(Text 7)W: Hello, George, I heard that you're going to Milan for a business trip next week.M: Yes, Susan, I'm also planning a trip to Rome for sightseeing after that.W: Oh, I'm just back from Rome.The city has made some new rules.M: Really? What rules?W: For example, people who dress up as Roman soldiers in charge of photos won't be allowed near tourist spots,and street performers can't sing or play their music on public transport.Another rule bans tourists from eating in public places.M: That's good. Eating in public is inappropriate and could lead to littering.W: Rome isn't the only city to do that. Last year, Florence made a rule saying that tourists would face fines of up to 500 euros if caught eating in the street.M: Wow, that's big money, but it's understandable. (Text 8)W: Hi, Frank. I heard you plan to withdraw from the speech class. Can you tell me why?M: Well, Ms. McDaniel, I don't think I can make it. Public speaking scares me. I just can't get in front of a group and talk. W: What is it that you fear about speaking in front of a group?M: I am afraid I would look silly if I forget a word or say something stupid or if I shake or turn red.W: What would happen if you did run into one of these things?M: People would laugh at me.W: Well, Frank, your fear is really not based on facts. I once asked my students what they would do if someone in class forgot a word or made a mistake. They said they would feel bad for the speaker for they knew they would be in the speaker's shoes some day.Does that make you feel better?M: Yeah, I guess.W: I hope you'll stay in the class, and try a bit more.M: Okay. Thanks, Ms. McDaniel.(Text 9)M: How many applications did we get, Mary?W: Well, overall we got over 200.M: Wow, that many!W: Yes, but most of which we can reject right away, people who don't have the right experience, qualifications,that kind of thing.M: Of course. W: And so, I drew up a short list of 12 candidates.M: Are we going to interview all of them?W: I think we should. But certainly, I'll let you have a look first.M: Great, so, who will we get then?W: Well, I think we have got some pretty strong candidates. Two in particular.M: They have the right kind of qualification? W: I certainly say so. A strong educational background, experience in sales, language skills ...M: Good. Look forward to meeting all of them.W: So, I'd say we do a set interview for that.M: Sure.W: A few general questions, then onto specifics. We could also ask them to give a short presentation.M: Great. I'm really looking forward to this.(Text 10)W: Welcome back, everyone. This is CB8 News Radio. Here comes something interesting. Yesterday, a teenage girl named Terra Gallo, Cumberland, got some unexpected news when she received a handwritten letter from a fisherman saying that her message in a bottle had been found in Spain. Gallo and her sister put messages into bottles and threw them into the ocean while visiting their aunt on Monhegan Island three years ago. The girls had forgotten about the bottles until they were surprised by the fisherman's letter. Gallo, now 14, studied the maps and discovered her message traveled about 3,000 miles. Gallo's message asked that whoever got her bottle should put their own message inside with hers and send it back out to sea. The fisherman said in his letter that he had carried out her wishes.

Joe doesn't like some of the YouTube comments. Are there any Pirates fans still feeling optimistic? Is Luke Weaver ever going to pitch? When is Cruz coming back? Joe blames Cherington (Nutting), and Skenes. Callers aren't happy about Bill Murphy. A caller questions the analytics factor in Skenes performance.  The Pirates have a built-in excuse now with their injuries. Somehow the bullpen has become the strength. We revisit ghosts and Josh Harrison. 

Joe doesn't like some of the YouTube comments. Are there any Pirates fans still feeling optimistic? Is Luke Weaver ever going to pitch? When is Cruz coming back? Joe blames Cherington (Nutting), and Skenes. Callers aren't happy about Bill Murphy. A caller questions the analytics factor in Skenes performance.

Ray Didinger joins the 94 WIP Morning Show to evaluate the Eagles' shift to a rhythm-based offense and whether Jalen Hurts can succeed in Sean Mannion's new system. They also honor the 50th anniversary of Merrill Reese's broadcasting career, discuss the Phillies' outfield depth following Derek Hill's injury, and revisit Brian Westbrook's greatest plays. 01:50 - Eagles offensive philosophy shift 08:12 - Sean Mannion on Jalen Hurts 17:00 - Celebrating Merrill Reese's 50th 28:20 - Phillies analysis and injury news 34:00 - Tight end depth evaluation 43:50 - Jalen Hurts on the clock

The future isn't as bleak as you think.Sam Stubbs explains why he believes New Zealand is on the verge of one of its greatest economic opportunities, exploring the future of KiwiSaver, entrepreneurship, capital investment, infrastructure, productivity, wealth creation, and why the next generation of Kiwis could be better positioned than ever before.Next steps:Learn more about InfraKiwi and its vision to help build New Zealand's future. Explore Simplicity's approach to KiwiSaver, investing and long-term wealth creation. Looking for personalised financial advice? Learn how the Lighthouse team can help you build your own financial future. For more money tips follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Best Friend of the Pod Alison Lukan joins us in studio!Alison returns to the Sound Of Hockey Podcast to break down a busy Seattle Kraken offseason, explain why there are reasons for optimism heading into the new season, and discuss what she learned during her first year as a full-time Kraken TV color analyst.We also discuss:

Alan Saunders and Zachary Smith discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Max Iheanachor's chances of being the starting RT to open the season, if the play of the other CBs is hurting Joey Porter Jr.'s negotiations, the first depth chart being put out and the optimism Alan seems to have surrounding the team. Let's go for another Steelers Afternoon Drive and discuss all this and much more! Steelers hat: https://www.foco.com/collections/accessories-hats-caps?sortBy=focoinc_shopify_products_published_at_desc&refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--collection%5D%5B0%5D=Americana Dream Big Foundation: https://dreambigmontana.com/products/donations VOICEup Berks: voiceupberks.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Middle East correspondent Madeline Croad spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about American officials being optimistic that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as tomorrow. The prospect of an agreement that could allow more vessels to pass through the crucial shipping route saw oil prices tumble to three-week lows. It follows days of contradictions between the US and Iran around whether fresh negotiations are actually taking place.

In this podcast we discuss the industry outlook for August - and heading into the critical pre-holiday season.The market continues to operate with a high degree of caution, particularly among brands and retailers who are deliberately keeping inventories low and minimizing risk of overstock. Despite this caution, industry signals are proving better than expected. Consumer spending in both the US and EU surpassed expectations in Q2, with the US up 3.2% year-on-year and Europe seeing its fastest growth since Q1 2025 [11:46]. Retail spending is steady as markets head into fall, and holiday outlooks remain "cautiously optimistic," with growth projections in the low single digits—better than no growth, though not spectacular [12:18]. The overall takeaway is that, while the industry remains careful and conservative in its approach, consumer resilience and strategic discipline at brands are enabling some to outperform market forecasts [11:37, 15:03].SEND US A MESSAGEVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

Hour 1: Looooooogyyyyyyyyyyyy......Breaks down Positive Aaron Boone's recent positivity and unfortunately Tommy has fallen down the Thirst Trap rabbit hole.

The first month of the new financial year is almost over. There were ups and downs, but July is saying goodbye in an optimistic mood. Good spirits on the stock exchange too, which makes Dr. Klaus Wiegel, our financial observer, happy. - Der erste Monat des neuen Finanzjahres ist fast vorbei. Es gab Höhen und Tiefen, doch der Juli verabschiedet sich in einer optimistischen Stimmung. Gute Laune auch an der Börse, was Dr. Klaus Wiegel, unseren Finanzbeobachter erfreut.

Chad Tracy joins the show with not the most optimistic Roman update

What will make you feel good about the direction of the Nebraska football program in 2026?

What if optimism isn't something you're born with… but something you choose?In this episode of the Meech Speaks Podcast, I sit down with Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, stand-up comedian, martial artist, and content creator Nick Racioppi for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show.We talk about leadership in the Marine Corps, learning through failure, why the best leaders have a backbone, using comedy to process trauma, mental health, depression, therapy, parenting, and the mindset that has carried Nick through some of the hardest moments of his life.This isn't just another military conversation. It's about what it means to keep moving forward when life gives you every reason not to.In this episode:Leadership vs. followershipWhy good leaders challenge bad ideasComedy as a way to process traumaDepression and why people don't ask for helpTherapy and emotional growthParenting lessonsWhy Nick says, “I'm optimistic by choice.”If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment letting us know your biggest takeaway.

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the difference between income and assets, what you should know about annuities, what's driving the market this lately, if he's concerned about the imposing new tariffs on Canada, and if he's still optimistic […]

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the difference between income and assets, what you should know about annuities, what's driving the market this lately, if he's concerned about the imposing new tariffs on Canada, and if he's still optimistic […]

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the difference between income and assets, what you should know about annuities, what's driving the market this lately, if he's concerned about the imposing new tariffs on Canada, and if he's still optimistic […]

Tom Fortino, Founder and Principal, Alpha Wealth Group, and host of “The Alpha Wealth Hour” on WGN Radio, joins John to talk about the difference between income and assets, what you should know about annuities, what's driving the market this lately, if he's concerned about the imposing new tariffs on Canada, and if he's still optimistic […]

Episode 305: Ridiculously OptimisticThe clipI open this one with a message from a content creator who goes by Writer's Cramp. The theme: be ridiculously optimistic about your future, aim higher than seems reasonable, and do not let other people talk you out of what you want. Worth the ninety seconds.These messages always strike me the same way. You hear them and think, well, yes, obviously. So then ask yourself the real question. Why wouldn't you live that way?What you actually controlLet's be clear about the limits. You cannot control how a game turns out. You cannot directly control how the other players behave, though you have more indirect influence there than you might think, mostly through how you carry yourself.What you control completely is how you choose to interact with the events that happen to you. On the court and off it.That is not a consolation prize. That is the piece that determines your experience.On being scaredThere was a line in the clip about being scared being part of being alive. That one applies directly to improvement.I think of the mental side of pickleball in three parts. Perspective, which is what Pickleball Therapy: The Book covers. Play, which is the next book. And improvement, which is the third, because improving carries its own mental weight.Improvement is scary. You are leaving the thing you already do well and moving toward something you do not do well yet. That is uncomfortable by design. It is also when you feel most alive, because that is when you are growing.The story: let's just get fourLast week I was playing in an eight-player group. My friend David and I partnered up for the last game against Jeff and Patrick, two good players. David had not had a great session.Before we started I told him: let's just get four points.He looked at me. Four?I was not being serious about the ceiling. But watch what it does. We score one, and we are a quarter of the way there. We score two, halfway. We get stuck at three for a while, three quarters. Then we hit four.And now think about it functionally. I have to get to four anyway. Nobody counts to eleven without passing four first. So the target was never a lowered bar. It was a real checkpoint on the way to the same destination.Once we got there I told him, let's go for six. We got six. Then we pushed it again.We won the game.Why it worksPressure comes from measuring yourself against something you do not control. The final score is not yours to control. A checkpoint on the way there is.And here is the part that makes it hold up: if we had lost that game 11-4, I still get to turn to David and say, I told you we were getting four. The metric survives the loss.The other version: timeI talked a few weeks back about using time the same way. Same group, playing with Jeff, and our opponents Tyson and Scott could not miss. All credit to them, they were out of their minds.We were down 8-2 and the clock read something-25. I told Jeff, let's get to 30. On the clock, not the scoreboard.We got to 31 and I put my hands up. Victory.We lost that game. We won on our metric.If you come up with your ownIf you find a version of this that works for you, I want to hear it. Drop it in the comments, post it in the TRP Community under the podcast, or email me. Fair warning that my response time depends on what else is going on, but the address is open.In the riffCamp schedule is liveThe 2026 and early 2027 camps are posted. You have been asking, so go take a look.One principle that matters to us: if you look at a camp and the number does not work for you right now, email us and tell us what is doable.To be clear about what that is and is not. It is not a discount program. The value is there at the stated price. The signature camp includes the online course, pre-camp experiences, and the community, so there is a whole structure around the two days.What it is: a way for cost not to be the reason you don't get coached. We don't ask follow-up questions. We don't ask for a bank statement. No guarantee we can make every request work, but we will do our best.Tap Into Your Flow updateThe series is underway. Five weeks, one piece at a time, and it is free.Week one establishes the connection between rhythm and the sport. We have done a version of this at camps for years, where players dink with their eyes closed and hear the metronome underneath the rally. Rush it, and the sound changes.What has been interesting for me as a coach is pulling the pieces together for this series. Putting music next to pickleball footage makes it obvious in a way that talking about it never quite did. You can watch the rally move with the music.If your play feels forced, one position to the next, paddle up, paddle back, staccato, this is for you.And the name is the point. I am not teaching you to flow the way I flow. The flow is already in you. You are a human being who has made it this far on this planet. It is in there. What gets in the way is interference, most of it self-issued, our own minds handing out instructions that keep us from moving cleanly through a shot.The series includes written materials, videos, and music. You will also come away knowing more about Johann Strauss and the Blue Danube than you expected from a pickleball newsletter.Links and contactsCamps: tonyroigpickleball.com/campsCamp cost conversations: camps@tonyroigpickleball.comEmail Tony: tony@tonyroigpickleball.comTap Into Your Flow: free with the email list at tonyroigpickleball.comTRP Community: tonyroigpickleball.com

Welcome back to Father Knows Something! Dad advice with a dash of ADHD, and some millennials chiming in to add their takes. Dad and Morgan are here and responding to write-ins that have us taking a positive, optimistic outlook. Sometimes problems can feel so big and heavy, but at the end of the day they could work out easily, well, or in a good way. Like a writer that left a unhealthy relationship, is going to school, but now feels a bit behind. Or someone with a chronic illness trying to decide how they proceed with their dream of having children. Or a writer who's a bonus mom and trying to navigate her daughter's mom having new babies. We NEED your advice on these ones.. see you in the comments!! Submit your write-in HERE! Celebration themed ep soon!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/V6DarM6gJuBRa9uZA Bonus Stories on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/fatherknows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !! Our P.O. Box: Father Knows Something. 5042 Wilshire BLVD. #470. Los Angeles, CA. 90036 Follow up on Instagram @ Father Knows Something UPDATE US!! If your story has been read respond here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/6CP9KoWvJ4NMKewa7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to subscribe and tell us what you would give for advice! Full-length video episodes are available on YouTube! Index: 00:00 -- Start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Optimism feels good. It keeps us moving, dreaming, and believing the best is coming. But when it comes to our money? That same sunny outlook can quietly work against us. In this candid conversation, we get real about the blind spots optimism creates like overestimating our discipline, underestimating our spending, and leaning on hope when we really need a plan.We bring our own mix of optimism, healthy skepticism, and teamwork to the table, swapping honest confessions, relatable stories, and the kind of reality checks we all need every now and then. If you've ever told yourself "I'll do better next month" and then watched the numbers say otherwise, this one's for you.Key Moments with TimestampsThe contrast between optimism and skepticism in money management and relationships 00:10The danger of giving ourselves too much credit with our finances and the real value of a "reality check" 01:42How optimism leads to costly mistakes, like underestimating what we spend dining out 02:20, and the shock that comes with a reality check 03:07Practical budget tips we actually use: rounding up, reassessing budgets for trips, and making real-time spending adjustments 05:27 & 06:22Why we tend to overestimate our discipline. How external tools, coaching, and accountability become game-changers 09:17 & 10:42Why time is our most valuable asset in financial planning, and what it really costs us to delay good habits 13:37 & 15:27Embracing our mistakes as learning moments, plus the power of interrupting a bad financial habit before it snowballs 19:25Real talk on communication in relationships and how "interrupting the cycle" strengthens both our money and our marriage 21:05Microwave mentality versus the reality of slow growth why showing our work and embracing patience pays off 24:39Blending optimism with skepticism, and why pausing to reassess our direction leads to better outcomes 33:13Why You Should Tune InThis episode is all about the balance we're chasing: enough realism to see our blind spots clearly, and enough optimism to keep believing we can grow. We share the lively examples, the honest confessions, and the practical strategies that help us spot our own habits, hit pause, and build progress we can actually sustain.Whether you lean toward sunny optimism or cautious skepticism, we promise you'll walk away with balanced, motivating insights you can put to work right away. Because getting our money right isn't about being perfect. It's about being honest, taking action, and showing up for the version of us we're becoming.Who This Episode Is ForCouples and individuals ready to level up their money habitsAnyone who runs a little too optimistic or struggles to stick to a budgetListeners who want practical tools for both financial planning and relationship growthPeople who believe in progress over perfection and love an honest, relatable conversation about money and lifePress play, grab your favorite drink, and let's get real together. If this episode speaks to you, follow the show so you never miss a reality check we all need. This Podcast is sponsored by American Heritage Credit Union. To learn more and open an account go to: www.AHCU.co/ForBetterandWorthOur website: www.forbetterandworth.comGet Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlightConnect with us:Instagram: @forbetterandworthYouTube: @forbetterandworthEricka: @erickayoungofficialChris: @1cbyoung

The Vegas Lakers have reminded Anthony of the kind of basketball he aligns most closely with, ideologically. He talks to Pete about this, what they've liked most about this run and whether it might set a tone for what will be expected of the Lakers next season. There's more Kuminga talk, a discussion about the '26 Summer Plan and a Q&A, too.

Truman's Post-Election Struggles and the Rise of Dean Acheson GUEST: Nick Bunker By Labor Day 1949, President Harry Truman's optimistic mood following his 1948 victory had soured as he was "overtaken by events." A post-election recession created a $5 billion budget deficit, stalling his "Fair Deal" liberal reforms. Simultaneously, the communist takeover of China provided a grim backdrop to his administration. Truman relied heavily on his Secretary of State, Dean Acheson, a competent and diligent official who shared Truman's "Wilsonian" internationalist philosophy. However, internal friction plagued the administration. Defense Secretary Louis Johnson, harboring presidential ambitions, aggressively cut military spending to appeal to fiscal conservatives, ultimately depleting American readiness. Meanwhile, powerful Southern Democrats like Senator Walter George and Sam Rayburn blocked civil rights legislation and remained skeptical of public spending and the newly formed NATO alliance. This political dissension undermined Democratic stability during the critical early months of the Cold War. (1)