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Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet
The Power Of Planning The Night Before

Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 21:16


In this solo episode of Got Clutter? Get Organized! The Conversation, Janet M. Taylor shares why planning the night before is one of her most powerful organizing habits. Janet explains how a simple evening planning routine helps her avoid chaotic mornings, reduce stress, and feel more in control of her day—without needing perfection. From brain dumping and time-blocking to preparing bags, outfits, and essentials ahead of time, shew alks you through practical ways to make mornings calmer and more focused. She also shares a powerful insight from Brian Tracy's Eat That Frog—that just 10–12 minutes of planning can save hours of wasted time—and explains why planning the night before allows your brain to rest and reset. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: ·        Why planning the night before reduces stress and overwhelm ·        How to create a simple evening planning habit ·        How brain dumping and time-blocking improve focus ·        Why energy levels matter when planning your day ·        How planning helps you be more present and intentional ·        One small thing you can do tonight to make tomorrow easier Janet challenges you to reflect and share:

I Am Refocused Podcast Show
Hans Charles & Menelek Lumumba: hosts & co-creators of podcast The A Building

I Am Refocused Podcast Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 9:51


ABOUT THE A BUILDING iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment Launch "The A Building" - A Riveting New Documentary Podcast About the Student Uprising That Reshaped Historically Black Colleges and Universities New Series Recounts How a Group of Morehouse College Students in 1969, Including a Young Samuel L. Jackson, Organized a Protest That Took Multiple Hostages, Among Them Martin Luther King Sr. iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment today announced the launch of "The A Building," a powerful new documentary podcast that revisits one of the most extraordinary and rarely told moments in American civil rights and higher-education history-an event that changed the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and helped define the modern era of student protest. This is the seventh title to be released from Imagine Entertainment and iHeartMedia's slate of original iHeartPodcasts. The series tells the story of the 1969 student uprising at Morehouse College, where a group of students barricaded themselves inside the administration building-known on Historically Black Colleges and Universities campuses as "The A Building." Set against the backdrop of late-1960s America, "The A Building" explores a volatile period when student activism surged nationwide amid movements for civil rights, women's rights, labor justice, and opposition to the Vietnam War. At Morehouse, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. intensified tensions between the administration and a student body demanding an education that reflected Black history, identity and lived experience-and ultimately led students to hold members of the Board of Trustees hostage for two days demanding reforms to curriculum and improvements to student life. One of the hostages was Martin Luther King Sr., president of the Board of Trustees. One of the student organizers was Samuel L. Jackson-years before he would become one of the most celebrated figures in Hollywood. Samuel L. Jackson and his friends devised a plan to hijack a Board of Trustees meeting to create change. A heist with a purpose. Blending immersive reenactments with firsthand testimony, archival research and expert analysis, the series unfolds with the tension of a true-crime heist-one driven by moral urgency. "The A Building" examines the risks students took, the consequences they faced, and the lasting impact of their actions on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and student activism nationwide. Co-created and produced by Menelek Lumumba and Hans Charles, the podcast traces the aftermath of the protest, including the expulsion of the students involved, the escalation of political pressure, and the pivotal moment that ultimately led Samuel L. Jackson back to Morehouse-where a change in academic focus quietly set him on the path toward acting. "This project has been years in the making, but it feels more relevant than ever," said Menelek Lumumba, co-creator and producer. "I'm grateful we have the opportunity to tell this story about young people who took action, and how their one act of protest continues to reverberate through all those involved over 50 years later." "It's an incredible, unbelievable story when you first hear it," said Hans Charles, co-creator and producer. "That it happened on a campus like Morehouse College, in a city like Atlanta, at such a volatile time, speaks to the importance of telling and exploring what is quintessential American History." "What makes the story of 'The A Building' so compelling is how clearly it reveals the purpose and power of protest," said Nathan Kloke, Executive Producer for Imagine Entertainment. "When Hans and Menelek first brought us this pivotal chapter of American history, it unfolded like a heist film-fast-paced, surprising, and utterly gripping. We're excited to bring audiences along for the ride." "This is premium documentary storytelling that connects history to the present," said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. "'The A Building' revisits a moment that feels both historic and urgently relevant, revealing how student voices helped shape lasting institutional change." "The A Building" is part of a growing slate of documentary podcasts from iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment, including"Hello Isaac," "Unf**cking the Future," "Big Sugar," "The Tao of Muhammad Ali," "Obscurum, and "The Secret World of Roald Dahl," which explore iconic figures, cultural flashpoints, and untold stories through deep reporting and cinematic storytelling. Nathan Kloke and Kara Welker are Executive Producers for Imagine Entertainment in partnership with oddarts media. Katrina Norvell is the Executive Producer for iHeartPodcasts. "The A Building" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available weekly on Fridays on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.Episodes available here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-audio-the-a-building/id1692268936 HOST BIOSHans Charles is an Emmy award-nominated cinematographer and writer/producer, best known for Netflix's 13TH, and Showtime's  WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN. Hans has shot award-winning films that have screened at Tribeca, Sundance, NYFF, and Outfest, among many others. His projects include Netflix's GRASS IS GREENER, CONTACT HIGH, a short film that gives a visual history of hip hop, 1 ANGRY BLACK MAN, a collegiate drama feature Hans both lensed and produced, Lifetime's DEATH SAVED MY LIFE, and Showtime's hit docu series WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY, which premiered at Sundance 2022 and was nominated for four Emmy Awards. Hans was the cinematographer on The CW's hit series ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMING and worked on a documentary film with Vespucci Group and Showtime called THE HONEY TRAP, directed by Chris Moukarbel which released in December 2024. He's currently shooting two documentary projects and is developing his next feature film with his creative partner, Menelek Lumumba. Hans is a partner at Align Pictures.Menelek Lumumba is a writer and director who wrote and directed his debut feature film, 1 ANGRY BLACK MAN. The film premiered at the Blackstar Film Festival and screened at dozens of festivals across the country and abroad, winning Best Feature Film at two festivals. It was released by Freestyle Digital Media in June 2020. With his creative partner Hans, Menelek co-created THE A BUILDING, a podcast about the hostage situation at Morehouse College in 1969, produced with Imagine Entertainment and iHeart. Menelek is currently in development on his next feature film.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Baggage Unclaimed
Army SHOWED UP At El Mencho's Funeral Organized by the Cartel… Then This Happened

Baggage Unclaimed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2026 20:20


Army SHOWED UP At El Mencho's Funeral Organized by the Cartel… Then This Happened

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep523: Preview for later today: Jeff Bliss discusses organized copper theft in Los Angeles, which causes blackouts and infrastructure damage while spreading to other major West Coast cities.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 2:54


Preview for later today: Jeff Bliss discusses organized copper theft in Los Angeles, which causes blackouts and infrastructure damage while spreading to other major West Coast cities.1940 LA

Always Off Brand
"Live from eTail" Women in Retail Leadership! FEAT: Lockie Andrews, Avani Oswal Lauren Livak Gilbert

Always Off Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 37:16


Starting our eTail series of live recordings.. Organized by the amazing Ash McMullen, who got stuck at home because of the big east coast blizzard and couldn't make it. For the second eTail conference we have these brilliant women who are leading the industry and making a difference on AI, on Retail, on Ecommerce and much much more. Lockie Andrews, Avani Oswal and Lauren Livak Gilbert talk through major shifts, predictions, women in our industry and where they are overall among all etailers at the show.   Enjoy Always Off Brand is always a Laugh & Learn!    FEEDSPOT TOP 10 Retail Podcast! https://podcast.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/?feedid=5770554&_src=f2_featured_email   Guest: Lockie   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lockieandrews/   Guest: Avani Oswal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avanioswal/   Guest: Lauren Livak Gilbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenlivak/   eTail: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ QUICKFIRE Info:   Website: https://www.quickfirenow.com/ Email the Show: info@quickfirenow.com  Talk to us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quickfireproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickfire__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickfiremarketing LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickfire-productions-llc/about/ Sports podcast Scott has been doing since 2017, Scott & Tim Sports Show part of Somethin About Nothin:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethin-about-nothin/id1306950451 HOSTS: Summer Jubelirer has been in digital commerce and marketing for over 17 years. After spending many years working for digital and ecommerce agencies working with multi-million dollar brands and running teams of Account Managers, she is now the Amazon Manager at OLLY PBC.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerjubelirer/   Scott Ohsman has been working with brands for over 30 years in retail, online and has launched over 200 brands on Amazon. Mr. Ohsman has been managing brands on Amazon for 19yrs. Owning his own sales and marketing agency in the Pacific NW, is now VP of Digital Commerce for Quickfire LLC. Producer and Co-Host for the top 5 retail podcast, Always Off Brand. He also produces the Brain Driven Brands Podcast featuring leading Consumer Behaviorist Sarah Levinger. Scott has been a featured speaker at national trade shows and has developed distribution strategies for many top brands. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6/   Hayley Brucker has been working in retail and with Amazon for years. Hayley has extensive experience in digital advertising, both seller and vendor central on Amazon. Hayley lives in North Carolina.  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brucker-1945bb229/   Huge thanks to Cytrus our show theme music "Office Party" available wherever you get your music. Check them out here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cytrusmusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cytrusmusic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cytrusmusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VrNLN6Thj1iUMsiL4Yt5q?si=MeRsjqYfQiafl0f021kHwg APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cytrus/1462321449   "Always Off Brand" is part of the Quickfire Podcast Network and produced by Quickfire LLC.  

Mining Stock Daily
Broken Plazas: Understanding the Cartel Racket of Mexican Mining

Mining Stock Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 51:36


A few weeks ago, employees connected to Vizsla Silver were abducted in Sinaloa, Mexico. Authorities continue to investigate the situation, and details remain limited. Since that time, there have also been additional reports of cartel-related violence in parts of Mexico, which has understandably heightened concern across the mining industry and among investors.Vizsla Silver is a working partner of Mining Stock Daily. Vizsla Silver has made it clear they have never been extorted, received threats from a cartel or paid extortion. Our goal here is not to speculate on the specifics of an ongoing investigation, nor to amplify online rumors or unverified claims. Instead, this conversation is about providing broader context. Organized crime dynamics in Mexico are complex, and events like this raise important questions about jurisdictional risk, regional security realities, and how companies operate responsibly in those environments.This is not an investigative segment, and it is not investment advice. It's an effort to bring informed perspective to a situation where there is currently more noise than clarity. To help us understand that broader landscape, I'm joined by journalist Ioan Grillo, who has spent years reporting on cartel structures and organized crime in Mexico and across Latin America.Follow Ioan on his Crash Out Substack HERE

My Veterinary Life
Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Brennan Pitard

My Veterinary Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 23:46


Dr. Brennan Pitard, a small animal practice owner, continues our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to the experience of volunteering with the Arkansas State Veterinary Medical Association.Volunteering is a great way to expand your network and help shape the future of our profession, but it can be challenging to know where to start, what options are available, and how to find the time. This 3-week miniseries shares the stories of 3 early-career veterinarians: their careers so far, how they got started volunteering, and what they think about the experience.Thank you to our podcast partner Hill's Pet Nutrition! You can find more information about Hill's Pet Nutrition at Hill's Pet Nutrition - Dog & Cat Food Transforming Lives and Hill's Vet - Veterinary Health Research, Practice Management Resources.Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

The Valley Labor Report
OVERTIME: The Union Member Bill of Rights - TVLR 2/21/26

The Valley Labor Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 80:34


In OVERTIME, we're talking to the Association of Union Democracy about the union member bill of rights. Give us a call at 844-899-8857. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chasing Brighter Podcast
Reconnecting With Yourself Before You Reconnect With Everyone Else

Chasing Brighter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 18:20 Transcription Available


What if getting organized didn't mean becoming a completely different person? What if it meant working with your brain instead of against it? In this episode of Chasing Brighter, we're kicking off our March theme — Organized, Not Perfect — and having an honest conversation about why traditional organization advice often leaves women feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like they're “doing it wrong.” Because here's what we believe: You don't need a prettier planner. You don't need to wake up at 5 a.m. You don't need a Pinterest pantry. You need simple systems that support your actual life. The one with kids in sports. The one with late nights and early mornings. The one that's beautifully full — and sometimes chaotic. We're exploring: Why perfection-based organization increases stress The difference between supportive systems and rigid expectations How to reduce friction in your daily life Why the goal isn't aesthetic — it's ease And how to build structure that feels like freedom Chapters 00:00 Navigating Connection and Disconnection 08:42 Shifting Perspectives in Relationships Connect With Us:

The Rizzuto Show
Rizz Quiz Showdown: Guitars, Giveaways & a 12-Point Nail-Biter

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 14:17


Today's episode of The Rizzuto Show starts with Moon casually announcing he's selling HALF HIS LIFE on Reverb like it's no big deal. Guitars, pedals, touring memorabilia, signed band merch — basically, if you've ever wanted to own a piece of pop-punk history (or just something Moon once accidentally stepped on), today's your lucky day. The man partnered with Reverb for an official artist shop launch, and yes, it's legit. Chicago-based. Fancy. Organized. Unlike this show.Then we pivot — violently — into the debut of The Riz Quiz, a rapid-fire trivia showdown that proved two things:People absolutely panic when asked simple questions.Kevin might secretly be a robot programmed for suburban dad knowledge.Contestants battled it out in a 60-second gauntlet of questions covering everything from St. Louis landmarks and sports teams to pop culture chaos like Wakanda, SpongeBob, and the boiling point of water (which, by the way, is apparently controversial now). We had ties. We had confusion. We had people muting their phones with their cheeks. It was beautiful.Kevin threw down a 12-point performance that had the studio stunned. Then Matt matched it. THEN Andrew matched it. The tension was real. The chat was furious. Moon questioned science center technicalities. King Scott started auditing answers like he works for the Department of Trivia Accuracy.And when given the opportunity to risk it all and win every prize — Finger Eleven tickets, Young the Giant tickets, and Point Fest passes — Kevin… took the safe route. A bold strategy for a daily comedy show built on questionable decisions. We roasted him appropriately.You'll also hear debate about St. Louis City SC naming semantics, mild outrage over freezing points, and the realization that pressure makes even smart people forget Jupiter exists.If you love competitive chaos, local pride, pop culture trivia, and watching grown adults argue over area codes, this daily comedy show delivers. It's fast, it's sarcastic, and it's proudly unhinged in the most lovable way.Missed it live on 105.7 The Point in St. Louis? Good news. This daily comedy show travels with you. Listen wherever you podcast, and prepare to yell answers at your phone like it can hear you.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Public Defenseless
449 | How the People of Minneapolis Organized to Resist ICE, CBP, and DHS w/Brandon Garcia, Maggie Bott, and Bob Kolstad

Public Defenseless

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 61:51


Today, Hunter was joined by three people, Maggie Bott, Brandon Garcia, and Bob Kolstad, who have lived through the federal occupation of Minneapolis. They join the show to detail what ICE, CBP, and DHS have been doing in the city and how the city has organized and resisted those efforts.   Guest: Brandon Garcia, Policy Aide to City Council President Elliot Page, Minneapolis, Minnesota Maggie Bott, Public Defender, Hennepin County, Minnesota Bob Kolstad, Public Defender, Hennepin County, Minnesota   Resources: Mutual Aid to Minnesota https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ https://defend612.com/     Sign up for the ABA Public Defender Summit https://events.americanbar.org/event/12d07164-1011-4723-9352-e8e3168db945/welcome     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

UN News
UN News Today 25 February 2026

UN News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 3:36


Organized crime and poor regulation to blame for toxic pollution scourge Ukraine war with Russia now driving school closures even far from front linesGeopolitical tensions hinder economic growth in Arab nations pursuing green energy shift

The Valley Labor Report
96% YES: VW Workers Ratify Historic Contract - TVLR 2/21/26

The Valley Labor Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 88:59


Volkswagen workers have made history by ratifying their first union contract at a foreign owned auto maker in the South. We talk to the chair of the bargaining committee. ALSO: we'll talk about the union busting industry with an organizer from the Carpenters.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dave & Jenn in the Morning
Dave is Super Organized Now 02/24/26

Dave & Jenn in the Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 3:21 Transcription Available


Dave talks about using his new planner to keep track of everything going on in his life. 

Terri Savelle Foy Podcast Audio
10 Things to Schedule If You Want Your Life Organized | SAVE Tons of Time!

Terri Savelle Foy Podcast Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 10:59


Reduce mental clutter so you can feel focused, energized, and at peace again.DOWNLOAD:  https://www.terri.com/time-map/Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted, but can't figure out why?In this episode, Terri Savelle Foy shares 10 things to schedule if you want your life organized, your stress reduced, and your time and energy back.From bills and groceries to laundry and workouts, Terri explains how highly organized people simplify their lives by making key decisions once to free themselves from constant decision fatigue. Instead of living in reaction mode, you'll discover how scheduling the right things can help you declutter your mind, reduce overwhelm, and create more peace and productivity in your everyday life.This practical and faith-filled message also reveals how honoring God's design for balance and rest can help you save hours every week, think more clearly, and truly enjoy life again.RESERVE your spot at ICING Women's Conference in Dallas: https://www.terri.com/icing/GIVE today: https://www.terri.com/single-donation/?form=FUNFNTXHRWPThank you to our partners—you make this ministry possible!PARTNER with Terri to make a difference: https://www.terri.com/partnership/FOLLOW ME IN FRENCH: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terri-savelle-foy-podcast-audio-en-fran%C3%A7ais/id1698308606SAY HELLO!Website → https://www.terri.com/Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/terrisavellefoy/Tik Tok → https://www.tiktok.com/@terrisavellefoyPinterest → https://www.pinterest.com/terrisavellefoy/ Support the show

Keys of the Kingdom
2/15/26: X-Space Q&A #12 - Police Corrupted

Keys of the Kingdom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 75:00


Giving power to government by consent; Cain and Abel; Altars; Abraham's police action; Human resources; World government police; Social contract/covenant; Delegating your power to government; Organized militia; Bearing Arms; Doing right in our own eyes; Getting involved; Authority of police; Courts; Common Law?; Constitutional changes; Old Testament patterns; Private interpretation; Electing kings; Imperium and Potestas; Getting back your police powers; Right to revolt?; Deut 17:14; God's wisdom; Brothers?; Multiplying horses?; Bondage of Egypt; Hum-Vs? FDR as Pharaoh; Social Security Act/Number; Government dependence; Changing your relationship with government; Benefits at taxpayers' expense; Sureties for debt; v17 - multiplying wives; Solomon's broken rules; Rebuilding the Temple?; Covenanting with Caesar?; Accumulating gold and silver; Corruption and immorality; Doing what Christ said; Putting your own house in order; Kings and priests; Pontius Pilate - Procurator of Rome; Jurisdiction; Preparing to be a free society; Is Jesus your king?; Caesar stories; Government of, for and by the people; "Hue and Cry"; Asylum; Corruption by power; Choosing a king; Taking back your responsibilities; Temple police?; Eating at their tables = giving consent; Seeing the whole truth; Join us.

Anthony Hines's Job Search And Career Help Now Podcasts
Getting A Job And Managing The AI Risk At Any Stage Of Your Career.

Anthony Hines's Job Search And Career Help Now Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 28:07


Below is my complete list of job search items. I hope that they help you attain your goals. 1. If you are a jobseeker or if you are not, please pass on this information to someone who is looking as all who are unemployed absolutely should subscribe to my 100% TOTALLY FREE YouTube jobsearch page by clicking this link. Just go to " https://www.youtube.com/@JobSearchHelpRightNow " & watch my videos & shorts which are constantly updated based on market conditions and new information. Listen to my listed audio podcasts on that page as well. Please set your notifications so that you will be alerted when I post new episodes. All of my items are now organized into playlists that allow you to easily access my video or audio episodes based on your needs and media preference. Check it all out today and get your jobsearch moving quickly. Then I ask that you please spread the word to anyone who could use this information so that I can help as many people as possible. There are many people out there that are hurting terribly and I want to help as many as I can with my tips and tools, so please spread the word. 2. Check out my YouTube Jobseeker Special Membership Page. Get my BEST Tips here. -- https://lnkd.in/epu2dP4J - 3. Join my FREE LinkedIn Jobsearch Group here. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/6691390 4. Jobseekers, get jobs emailed to you. Join this newsletter by emailing ChrisGrasso@gmail.com. 5. Check out all my free and patron level podcasts here. https://patron.podbean.com/Ahines1 6. Get you job search flying. Jamie Edwards is a voice & advocate for jobseekers who offers USA an Canada job searching advice & paid, hands on 1-on-1 coaching. He offers many job search services at very cheap prices. Sign up for a FREE 15-minute discovery call go to https://lnkd.in/eftnjMPa and get your FREE discussion scheduled. Please tell him that I sent you. 7. You can also purchase my ebook on Amazon. Check it out and learn how to TAKE CHARGE of your job search by going to https://lnkd.in/e85PzKq 8. Newly revised list of top job boards could be the key to unlocking your next career move. Here's what makes this list stand out: 102 curated job board Organized by industry. Optimized for maximum impact. Want to supercharge your job search? Check out this post here: https://lnkd.in/g-gavJts. Remember, Over the last 14 years, I have done everything I can to help as many #jobseekers as possible via Power Point presentations, documents , speaking engagements and now LinkedIn presentations that LinkedIn promotes for me. I also, whenever possible, scroll down my feed and every time I see a person that is #opentowork, I drop an invite to my next     #LinkedInLive event or if I am not having one my #YouTube page that has hundreds of videos and audio events. I know that I have helped thousands of people in some way to get out of the canyon called #Unemployment and back into the job world. I could've charged a lot of money to a lot of people over the years because my stuff works and it works fast if you are someone that goes and attacks challenges. I don't charge people a lot of money because they need their money to eat and pay their rent and provide for their family when they are unemployed because they don't know when that nightmare will end. That is why I don't make it a giant moneymaking endeavor. I do this from the heart because I never forget how bad it felt to be unemployed and how awful every day was until I knew what my next job was. That said, I cannot believe when someone is offered free help from someone who has been doing it for as long as I have that they would ignore my invite and not come to the event. All I will say is here is an invite to my next event and if you are a #jobseeker you should come because something I say will help you to get in next great opportunity. It's different for every person, but something will resonate. With all of the people being mistreated and ghosted and punched in the face on this platform by people who have no interest in helping, I offer all I can give you to help you get back on your feet. Anthony Hines

Guitar Books the Podcast
Comparison #2: Best Fingerstyle Blues Method Books

Guitar Books the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 15:12


If you want to get started playing fingerstyle guitar, you will benefit from private lessons with a teacher, online video courses, listening to fingerstyle recordings, and of course… books.  It is beneficial to mix and match all of these resources.  Remember that everyone's brain works differently, so you may gravitate more toward certain styles of learning / methods of presentation.  I love learning from books because I can read the text at my own pace and as many times over as I want.  Seeing the music written out is extremely helpful for me – I always had more difficulty keeping track of song forms or chord progressions without some sort of written reference. So, for those of you who want to utilize a fingerstyle blues book to beef up your chops, I've done my homework and I've distilled my favorites into this “greatest hits” list.  I'll try to be objective and describe who each book is best suited to.  Additionally, I'll separate things out and first tell you about my favorite method books and then my favorite repertoire books. Method Books Guided course of study with explanatory text, exercises, example tune arrangements, etc. Repertoire Books Tune arrangements and possibly some background info for each tune. Method Books ** Travis-Style Guitar From Scratch (Emery, 2006) My all-time favorite book for learning to play solo fingerstyle guitar with an alternating bass or “Travis-style”, which is used in much fingerstyle blues playing.  Beginnner to intermediate.  Lots and lots of exercises, smooth difficulty progression, repeated tunes at increasing difficulty levels, text with a sense of humor. * Fingerstyle Guitar From Scratch (Emery, 2003) Great for absolute beginner guitar players looking to step into the world of fingerstyle guitar.  More focused on fingerstyle accompaniment or backup rather than solo fingerstyle guitar. Now on to my favorite method books that are focused on fingerstyle blues. 1) Acoustic Guitar Fingerstyle Method (Hamburger, 2007) Method book – could be the best initial book to work through if you're just getting started with fingerstyle blues or fingerstyle in general.  Effective organization of topics, progressive exercises, short but fun song arrangements at the end of each chapter. Primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate, but some of the final chapters are fairly difficult. Overall, this book provides a great overview of the techniques and approaches used in fingerstyle blues, giving you a solid foundation. After working through this book, you could move on to any of the other method or repertoire books that I'm about to introduce, where you can refine your skills and technique, learn to improvise, and learn more tunes. 2) Fingerstyle Blues Guitar: An In-Depth Study of the 12-Bar Blues in the Key of E Major: Books 1 & 2 It is without shame that I present my own books. These method books are focused on lyrical improvisation over monotonic bass. First priority of these books is to quickly get you playing a solo instrumental 12-bar blues in the key of E major, and then to build on it until you can freely improvise or jam. You should be up and running by the end of the 3rd chapter, and each subsequent chapter will add icing to your cake. Organized the books so that the concepts and exercises progress logically, thoroughly, and with a smooth difficulty progression. Take care to explain how to immediately apply each concept to your playing. These are essentially one long book split down the middle: Book 2 picks up right where Book 1 left off.  It was just too long – it would have been around 350 pages. I recommend that everyone start with Book 1, which is suitable for all skill levels. Complete beginner players who work through the first few chapters should be able to improvise a satisfying fingerstyle blues solo. Intermediate to advanced players will breeze through the first few chapters, but will hopefully pick up some useful information starting around Chapter 4. Book 2 is more suitable for intermediate to advanced players. It digs deeper into higher level concepts that are more technically and theoretically difficult, but will elevate your playing to new levels. You will learn to play new scales, turnarounds, rhythms, time signatures, key signatures, and more! Again, I recommend that everyone start with Book 1, and then move on to Book 2. When comparing my books to other fingerstyle blues books on the market, most other books focus on playing the blues over an alternating or Travis-style bassline, although they may present some material on using a monotonic bassline. One other book, which, SPOILER, happens to be the next on my list, focuses on playing the blues over a monotonic bassline – Joseph Alexander's Fingerstyle Blues Guitar. I was honestly very influenced by this book, and I highly recommend it in addition to mine! However, Alexander's book focuses more on teaching you a bunch of authentic blues language and licks over the monotonic bassline, with less emphasis on putting together a full lyrical 12-bar solo, nonetheless a full multi-chorus performance.  In my books, I actually provide lyrics to help guide the spontaneous creation of melodies. My book starts from a more beginner-friendly place and builds with a much more gradual difficulty progression.  Easier melodies and rhythms at first, with many, many examples. My book also focuses on the bigger picture of putting together a cohesive blues chorus and then a cohesive multi-chorus performance. One other aspect about my book that is very valuable is that I have provided both fretting and picking hand fingering throughout every example.  Optimal fingering is extremely important when learning an arrangement – good fingering choices make playing easier and minimize the potential for mistakes. I have spent a lot of time working through other books, I have real world experience, and I've tried to create a series of books that will be most effective at teaching you to actually jam on the blues. Now, a downside for many of you will be that I can't currently offer audio recordings (I have 2 little kids and life is incredibly busy!), but I can email you the GuitarPro files for every example if that would be helpful.  I'm also happy to send out videos of specific examples if you reach out. joemcmurrayguitar@gmail.com Available thru Amazon [https://a.co/d/g7Udsso (Book 1) and https://a.co/d/aDbh4H0 (Book 2)] 3) Fingerstyle Blues Guitar (Alexander, 2015) Method book, focused on improvisation and licks over monotonic bass. Late beginner to advanced, like my books, but it is best for intermediate.  It's honestly a great companion to my books! Lots of great licks and blues phrases, but not as much explanation about how to apply these phrases into a cohesive blues chorus or multi-chorus performance. My advice is that you take each phrase from the book and incorporate it into a 12-bar blues.  Then spend time improvising your own similar blues phrases over the 12-bar blues. Overall, if you want to learn to improvise over the blues using a monotonic bassline, there is a wealth of valuable information in this book, and it takes a wonderful approach, but I think that I have filled in some gaps with my own books. 4) Beginning Fingerstyle Blues Guitar (Berle / Galbo, 1993) Method book.  Does a good job starting from the basics and providing exercises that progress gradually and logically.  Almost entirely focused on playing the blues with an alternating or Travis-Style bassline. Beginner players who can play basic chords through to intermediate players.   This is the first fingerstyle blues book that I've come across that provides a great chapter on how to incorporate singing over your guitar playing. Overall, a very solid purchase if you are a beginner looking to learn to play traditional fingerstyle blues with an alternating bassline. 5) Rainer's Acoustic Blues Guitar Picking School (Brunn, 2022) Method book, but minimal text and fairly short book overall.  Valuable info and exercises, but less comprehensive. Late beginner to intermediate You will gain important technical/physical skills to play fingerstyle blues, but there isn't much explanation on how to approach a new blues tune, there's not much music theory to help you choose the proper notes while improvising, etc. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.  It gave me good workouts and I got some new ideas. 6) Fingerstyle Blues (Rivera, 2020) Inspiring, well-graduated method book for learning to play fingerstyle blues. However, this is for intermediate to advanced fingerstyle players.  Each chapter ultimately provides a full performance tune, but starts by describing a new concept or technique (or two) and providing examples that prepare you for the performance song. Overall, this book has some really cool tunes and ideas, but to be clear, I would not recommend approaching this book until you've worked through at least one of the other books that I've already mentioned.  You will get more out of this one if you are adequately prepared. 7) Roots and Blues Fingerstyle Guitar Explorations (James, 2014) Last on my list is actually a hybrid repertoire/method book, Roots and Blues Fingerstyle Guitar Explorations (James, 2014). I call this a hybrid repertoire/method book because it is mostly a collection of tunes, but with a few exercises and extra technical explanations and historical anecdotes. Again, this is a book for learning to play fingerstyle and bottleneck blues.  Late beginner to advanced fingerstyle players but is best for intermediate players. This is at the bottom of my list here, but it is good for learning open tunings and how to play fingerstyle blues using a slide. Before we go, I want to introduce another special book that doesn't quite fit into the “Method Book” category: * The New Art of Ragtime Guitar (Saslow, 2011, 2017 2nd Ed.) This book is essentially a repertoire book of ragtime blues tunes, but the analysis that accompanies each tune is extensive and extremely valuable. Late beginner to advanced and difficulty progresses with each tune. These tunes are really fun, and you will gain valuable insight from the analysis.  The author coaches you through fingering choices, his use of guide, anchor, or pivot fingers, etc.  These lessons will make you a better player.

Home Organizing for Beginners
The ONLY way to keep your closet organized

Home Organizing for Beginners

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 6:17


Do you love how you feel right after you've gotten your closet organized and it's looking exactly how you want it to? Wouldn't it be great to have that feeling every single day? It's possible and in this episode I share with you the 2 things that you must do in order to keep your organized closet organized. The Secrets to Lasting Home Organization: https://www.homeorganizingforbeginners.com/free Organizing quick tips via email:  https://homeorganizingforbeginners.substack.com  Organizing Foundations-Home Organizing for Beginners: www.homeorganizingforbeginners.com/organizingfoundations Getting your home organized and keeping it that way has to be unique to you, your family and your season of life. When you take this approach your actions are long lasting and simple to update as your life changes.

My Veterinary Life
Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Karen Cross

My Veterinary Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 21:35


Dr. Karen Cross, a small animal associate veterinarian, begins our Opportunities in Organized Veterinary Medicine mini-series this week, speaking to the experience of volunteering with AVMA as a member of the Early Career Development Committee.Volunteering is a great way to expand your network and help shape the future of our profession, but it can be challenging to know where to start, what options are available, and how to find the time. This 3-week miniseries shares the stories of 3 early-career veterinarians: their careers so far, how they got started volunteering, and what they think about the experience.Thank you to our podcast partner Hill's Pet Nutrition! You can find more information about Hill's Pet Nutrition at Hill's Pet Nutrition - Dog & Cat Food Transforming Lives and Hill's Vet - Veterinary Health Research, Practice Management Resources.Remember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.org.Follow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

The Valley Labor Report
OVERTIME: Is This Conservative Twitter Guy Right About Unions? w/ Matt Bruenig - TVLR 2/14/26

The Valley Labor Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 84:18


In OVERTIME, we talk to Matt Bruenig about some dumb comments from Richard Hanania. ALSO: UAW member who heckled Trump gets NO DISCIPLINE, and Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts doesn't care about Tyson closing its Lexington plant. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Girly Homesteader Podcast: NOT the Typical Homestead Show (Gardening/Seasonal Living/Chickens)

Today's episode is all about the recent organization overhaul for all my canning supplies! Here's a link to the specific trays I am using to store my jars:Bamboo Serving TraysGarden PlannerFollow me on Instagram!

The Activity Continues
163: Organized Jellyfish in Egg Haba

The Activity Continues

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 75:11


Recapping The Dead Files “Betrayed” (Season 2 Episode 13) which aired April 5, 2013 We talk mental health threads (this officially completes Amy's accidental Three-Fer), basement dread, and why being six feet tall does not automatically make you immune to fear. Fred earns MVP Dad status, and we unpack how terrifying it must be to feel like you can't protect your own kids from something you can't see. It's heavy… but it's also Egg Haba, so we manage to spiral appropriately. Ponder: can ghosts have dementia?Witness: Megan having troubles saying New Jersey in a New Jersey accent.Weigh-In: Do you love Deviled Eggs as much as we do?So, grab your deviled eggs, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning:Discussion of suicide (historical), childhood illness, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers 00:00:27 Intro00:01:32 Housekeeping & Content Warning00:04:06 Superb Owl Side Quest: Deviled Eggs, Chili & Sportsball00:11:56 Overview00:15:21 Segment One – The Set Up00:32:05 Segment Two – Diggin' Tru00:34:39 Side Quest: Disney Movies00:36:56 Bob Bishop, Genealogist00:42:50 Max Maxwell, Local Historian00:51:35 The Sketch00:52:31 Segment Three – The Reveal00:52:37 Side Quest: Living in Sin and Amy's Mom00:55:57 Back to the Reveal01:05:31 Research and Rabbit Holes01:15:48 Outro/Credits/DisclaimerEpisode links:Garlic Peeler: https://amzn.to/4amw4aGOur T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on February 7, 2026, and released on February 19, 2026.  Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We're just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by CannelleBackground music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter          Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe're on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We'll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HW Podcasts
Trapped equity and the next mortgage opportunity

HW Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 21:07


HousingWire brought leading housing economists and capital markets experts to Dallas for the Housing Economic Summit with one goal: translate charts and forecasts into what actually matters for professionals trying to close deals every day. In this episode, John Toohig of Raymond James breaks down whole loan trading—the buying and selling of unsecuritized mortgages—and explains why understanding liquidity on the back end is now just as important as originating the loan itself. As originators adjust to life after the 2021–2022 refinance boom, John outlines where the real opportunities are today: HELOCs, second liens, ARMs, and purchase loans—especially in a market full of “trapped equity.” He also explains why mortgage credit is historically clean (perhaps too clean), why banks are re-entering the ARM market, which loan types are hardest to sell in the secondary market, and what separates lenders who consistently move loans from those who struggle with due diligence. For originators, capital markets teams, and executives navigating 2026, this episode turns macro signals into actionable insight. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: Whole loan trades are faster and simpler than securitization HELOCs and second liens represent major opportunity amid trapped equity Banks are returning — especially in ARMs Credit is extremely “clean,” perhaps tighter than necessary Organized files and disciplined underwriting drive repeat investor demand Related to this episode: John Toohig's Bio John Toohig's LinkedIn The Power House podcast brings the biggest names in housing to answer hard-hitting questions about industry trends, operational and growth strategy, and leadership. Join HousingWire's Zeb Lowe every Thursday morning for candid conversations with industry leaders to learn how they're differentiating themselves from the competition. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.

We Chat Divorce Podcast
183. The Financial Gap No One Talks About in Divorce — with Emily Pollock

We Chat Divorce Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 41:42


Divorce is not just emotional. It's economic. In this powerful episode of the We Chat Divorce, Karen and Catherine sit down with Emily Pollock, partner at Donahoe Talbert LLP and one of Forbes Advisor's Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in New York City. With over 15 years of experience in high-net-worth matrimonial law, Emily brings a rare combination of legal precision and psychological awareness to the conversation. Together, they unpack: Why divorce creates a financial gap — especially for women The truth about modern maintenance (alimony) laws Why “lifetime support” is largely a thing of the past What happens when wealth looks bigger than it actually is The danger of entering mediation or litigation unprepared Why your attorney's job is to put you in your best position legally — and why that requires financial clarity first This conversation is honest, strategic, and deeply grounding. About Our Guest Emily Pollock is a partner at Donahoe Talbert LLP in New York City. She focuses on high-net-worth divorce, complex asset division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and cases involving businesses, trusts, and international financial structures. She was recently named one of Forbes Advisor's Top 10 Divorce Attorneys in NYC. She is licensed in New York. Website: https://donohoetalbert.com/attorneys/emily-s-pollock/ At My Divorce Solution, we believe divorce is financial first. Before you hire an attorney.Before you agree to mediation.Before you react emotionally. You need verified clarity. The MDS Financial Portrait™ gives you: A full inventory of assets and debts Lifestyle analysis Support calculations Settlement scenarios Organized financial disclosures A structured plan for negotiation When you walk into an attorney's office prepared, everything changes. Start with clarity.

Easy Prey
Money Laundering

Easy Prey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 46:59


Organized crime is often imagined as something violent, chaotic, and obvious. But today, it looks far more polished than that. It operates like a multinational business, spread across borders, built on trust networks, specialization, and efficiency rather than brute force. This episode looks at how modern scams, fraud, and money laundering actually work and why they're so hard to spot before serious damage is done. My guest is Geoff White, an investigative journalist who has spent decades covering organized crime, cybercrime, and financial fraud. His reporting has appeared on BBC News, Sky News, The Sunday Times, and other major outlets, and he is also the creator of The Lazarus Heist, the hit podcast and book series exploring North Korea's global hacking operations. His latest book, Rinsed, examines how technology has transformed the world of money laundering. We talk about how modern criminal networks are structured, why scams now rely on patience and psychology rather than speed, and how money laundering functions as a service industry that quietly supports fraud at scale. The conversation also explores why victims are sometimes unknowingly used to move stolen funds, how urgency is weaponized to override judgment, and why slowing down remains one of the most effective defenses people have. Show Notes: [01:08] Geoff shares his background and why the organized crime + technology overlap is where he's spent his career. [02:52] Why longer-form work (books, podcasts) is often the only way to explain complex crimes that don't fit into a quick news segment. [03:56] Old-school enforcement was violence; modern crime groups often can't use that when partners are anonymous and overseas. [04:23] The trust networks holding global crime together can be more fragile than people assume. [05:06] The strange "trust inside crime" dynamic especially in ransomware, where criminals must appear "reliable." [06:18] Competition today looks more like corporate rivalry than street violence, especially in ransomware affiliate ecosystems. [07:41] Do these groups evolve from traditional cartels or arise from new tech-native criminals? Geoff says it depends on the region. [09:58] The skill split of elite coders builds ransomware, while newer recruits use social engineering to get initial access. [11:34] Money laundering adapts fast with crypto, game currencies, NFTs while the core "service business" model stays the same. [12:46] The "cost" of laundering: fees can be extreme for newcomers, and lower for experienced players with connections. [13:53] A disturbing case where victims are daisy-chained to launder money and reinforce the romance-scam illusion. [15:12] Why money mules are treated as disposable and how many don't realize the seriousness until law enforcement shows up. [16:48] The tactic of letting victims withdraw a little money to make a platform feel legitimate and why it works so well. [18:09] Geoff connects today's tactics to classic con mechanics ("putting the mark on the send") and the psychology behind it. [19:22] Geoff describes seeing an "escalator scam" firsthand: small payouts early, then pressure to pay to "unlock" higher earnings. [21:51] The scary shift is that scams now look polished and patient, stretching across multiple channels and weeks (or longer). [23:12] The more we "self-custody" money and identity online, the more security responsibility shifts onto individuals. [24:32] A major crypto seizure case raises a messy question when seized assets grow in value, who gets the upside? [28:46] Geoff's practical defense: slow down on anything money-related, create space, and don't let urgency steer decisions. [31:17] Why today's scammers play the long game of months of relationship-building can lead to life-changing losses. [34:29] Repeat victimization: recovery scams and fake "investigators" often target people right after they've been hit. [36:08] "Traceable" doesn't mean "recoverable," why freezing and returning stolen crypto is legally and logistically hard. [38:44] UK reimbursement changes shift liability between sending and receiving banks but there are tradeoffs and open questions. [41:28] Geoff reacts to US payment quirks (card taken away, tip written in pen) and why it still surprises outsiders. [45:11] Closing advice is to learn from other people's stories and run "what would I do?" scenarios before a crisis hits. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Geoff White Geoff White - LinkedIn Geoff White - Instagram Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto: How the Tech Industry Washes Money for the World's Deadliest Crooks The Lazarus Heist Crime Dot Com: From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global

High Five Motherhood
365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again. | Overwhelm, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home, Systems, Self Care

High Five Motherhood

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 28:37


365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again. | Overwhelm, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Systems, Self Care, Planning, Task Management, High Achieving, Moms, Habits, Goals, Successful, Homemaking365. Overwhelmed and Stuck in Survival Mode? Try This 1-Week Reset to Feel Like Yourself Again. Do you ever feel like your brain has 37 tabs open… and you can't find where the music is coming from?You're answering school emails.Coordinating rides.Making dinner decisions.Managing work.Responding to texts.Remembering appointments.Carrying the emotional temperature of the whole house.And somewhere in the middle of all of that…you quietly think:“I just want everything to stop for a minute.”If that's you — this episode is your permission slip.Not to quit.Not to disappear.Not to overhaul your entire life.But to stabilize.Because what you're feeling isn't laziness.It isn't disorganization.It isn't a lack of discipline.It's DECISION FATIGUE.And it's draining you.It's time to implement my:1-Week Stabilize the System Plan Using the Thrive MethodIn this episode, I walk you through a gentle but powerful 1-Week “Stabilize the System” Reset mapped directly from my Thrive Method — so you can move from survival mode back to maintenance (and eventually thriving) without adding more to your plate.This is not a “do more” episode.It's a:simplifystandardizedelegateprotect your brainbreathe againepisode.Especially in February — when winter feels long, energy feels low, and the mental load feels heavy — this reset will help you reduce decisions, calm your nervous system, and create steadiness again.In This Episode We Talk About:✔ Why decision fatigue is silently draining moms✔ Why you feel worse at night (and it's not your fault)✔ How to reduce daily decisions immediately✔ A 1-week stabilization plan inside each Thrive category:TH R I V E You don't need a life overhaul.You need fewer choices.And this episode shows you exactly how to create breathing room again — without dropping the ball on your family.If You've Been Feeling…• Frazzled and scattered• Snappy by evening• Avoidant of simple tasks• Mentally exhausted• Like you “should be able to handle this” but can'tPlease hear me:You are not failing.You are overloaded.And there is a difference.This Episode Will Help You:✨ Lower the mental noise✨ Create stability in one week✨ Feel steady instead of spiraling✨ Move from survival to maintenance mode✨ Protect your energy instead of burning it outYou are a high-capacity woman.But high-capacity women burn out quietly.This week, we don't push harder.We STABILIZE THE SYSTEM.Hit play, take a deep breath, and let's build steadiness again — together.

The Valley Labor Report
Class Warfare in Black Atlanta - TVLR 2/14/26

The Valley Labor Report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 89:10


We talk to Dr. Augustus Wood about his new book: Class Warfare in Black Atlanta. ALSO: more on the Alabama legislative session and Huntsville Hospital's attempt to acquire Crestwood.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Leaders In Payments
The Signal: The Real "Payment Meets Fraud" Journey with Brian Rust at Worldpay | Episode 467

Leaders In Payments

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 25:24 Transcription Available


Fraud hasn't disappeared - it got smarter. Organized rings now aim upstream at SaaS platforms and ISVs that embed payments, where a single gap in onboarding, transaction logic, or refund flows can be scaled into thousands of attacks overnight. We sit down with Brian Rust, SVP and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at Worldpay, to map the real fraud journey (entry, action, exit) and the concrete moves product and security leaders can make right now to protect merchants and brand trust.We start with the why: platforms offer leverage. Brian explains how bots and AI generate convincing synthetic businesses that pass weak KYC, and what early signals still break the spell - impossible form completion times, IP and address mismatches, and brand-new domains claiming long histories. From there, we dive into the middle of the kill chain: card testing. You'll hear how velocity spikes, elevated decline rates, and geo anomalies betray large-scale testing and how adaptive limits for new merchants can contain losses and prevent network penalties. Then we confront refund abuse, where attackers exploit trust by refunding to different instruments or flooding high-value returns. The fix isn't blanket friction - it's precision: refund-to-original-card only, refund velocity caps, and targeted reviews that slow bad actors while keeping good customers moving.Brian lays out the layers that matter now: device fingerprinting, behavioral analytics, and transaction monitoring that can halt suspect money movement before funds leave your orbit. He also makes the case for a fraud-cyber fusion model, aligning teams and intelligence using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to anticipate tactics as cyber and financial motives blend. Finally, we close with three actions you can ship this quarter: audit onboarding with bot controls and threat modeling, enforce velocity controls that adapt as trust grows, and tap your processor's data and filters (AVS, CVV) to harden defaults.If you lead product, risk, or engineering for a payments-enabled platform, this conversation gives you a practical blueprint to raise attacker costs, protect your merchants, and guard your reputation. 

The Aubrey Masango Show
Legal Matters: AI tools for anticorruption

The Aubrey Masango Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 36:20 Transcription Available


Aubrey Masango host Luthfia Kalla, Anticorruption and Compliance Lawyer Artificial intelligence as a tool to fight corruption and they explore the current regulations, legal frameworks surrounding AI anti-corruption tools and the challenges that lie ahead. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, AI, Artificial intelligence, Fight against corruption, Cyril Ramaphosa, Organized crime The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So...What Else?
SWEpisode | Valentine's Day, The Olympics, & RIP Red Robin

So...What Else?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 89:08


Kaitlin and Scott, Emily and Matt share their couple origin stories in honor of Valentine's Day. It's v cute. We unpack the Olympic cheater. Lindsey Vonn (is not the Olympic cheater). The human grass during Bad Bunny's halftime show. Matt turns another year older. We realize we now relate more to the parents of professional athletes than the athletes themselves. Organized sports? Apparently bad now. Parenting content on Instagram is ruining everything. Are Kaitlin and Scott having vasectomy regrets? Happy Thanksgiving! Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott  https://www.kaitlinelliott.com/

Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet
Building Your Village: Love, Support, and Asking for Help Without Guilt

Got Clutter? Get Organized! with Janet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 33:13


What if feeling lonely—especially around holidays like Valentine's Day—isn't a personal failure, but a sign that your village needs a refresh? In this heartfelt conversation, Janet M. Taylor welcomes returning guest Florence Ann Romano, author of Build Your Village, to talk about the power of community, vulnerability, and asking for help—without guilt or shame. Florence Ann shares why we weren't meant to do life alone, why asking for support feels so hard (especially for single women and caregivers), and how redefining your “village” can transform how loved and supported you feel in this season of life. Together, Janet and Florence Ann explore: ·  Why asking for help is not weakness—but strength ·   How social media comparison keeps us stuck and silent ·    The different “villagers” we need at various stages of life ·    How to recognize when relationships no longer fit—and release them with grace ·  Why vulnerability deepens connection instead of diminishing it ·  One simple, powerful way to start building (or strengthening) your village today This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or hesitant to lean on others—and is ready to create a more supportive, intentional life.

The SOS Show with James Lott Jr
Presidents Day SOS Short: The Most Organized US Presidents

The SOS Show with James Lott Jr

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 4:37 Transcription Available


For Presidents day, James looks at our US Presidents and how organized some of them were! take a listen! 

Side Project Spotlight
#105: How Alex Hillman Built an AI Assistant with Claude Code

Side Project Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 82:04


In this episode, Alex Hillman, co-founder of Philadelphia's legendary coworking space Indy Hall, takes us through his journey building a sophisticated AI executive assistant using Claude Code. What started as a simple terminal experiment in October 2025 has evolved into a full production system that autonomously manages network diagnostics, email workflows, relationship tracking, and newsletter automation. Alex shares the technical architecture, real-world stories of AI-powered problem solving, cost insights, and his thoughtful approach to building trust with AI while maintaining strong ethical guardrails.## Chapters- 00:00 Coming Up...- 02:01 Introductions- 03:57 The Origins of PhillyCocoa and Indie Hall- 06:12 The Evolution of AI and Personal Assistants- 07:35 Building a Personal Assistant with Claude Code- 10:26 The Architecture of the Personal Assistant- 14:04 Creating a Web App Interface for the Assistant- 16:10 Using Tailscale for Secure Access- 19:01 Mitigating Risks with AI Autonomy- 29:24 Backup Protocols and Data Management- 31:23 Emergent Behavior in AI Systems- 34:10 Flow State and Productivity in Programming- 37:56 Understanding AI Behavior and User Education- 39:45 Cost Management in AI Development- 45:37 Building Trust with AI Systems- 53:53 Navigating Trust in Skill Utilization- 55:23 Technical Applications for Non-Developers- 01:00:17 Innovative Personal and Business Management- 01:09:03 Transforming Workflows with AI- 01:12:56 Ethics and Responsibility in AI Usage- 01:18:25 Community Building Through Meetups- 01:21:55 Tag## Highlights**Architecture:** Claude Code headless via CLI with WebSocket communication, Docker on Hetzner VPS, Tailscale networking, hourly snapshots, git hooks for destructive commands, multi-layered security.**Real Use Cases:**- Network monitoring that diagnosed an overheating router fan from a screenshot- Email sorted by "easiest to hardest" instead of chronological- Date night tracking with restaurant and wine pairing suggestions- Organized 51 wine bottles via photos into ASCII grid layout- Newsletter reduced from 4 hours to 30 minutes while preserving human writing**Costs:** $20/month plan lasted 20 minutes. Now at $200/month. One Thanksgiving week hit $1,500 in overages during heavy development.**Philosophy:** "Modest YOLO" approach—autonomous but controlled. AI enhances human work, doesn't replace it. The system can modify itself: type "add a button," refresh, it works.**Open Source:**- **Kuato**: Session search for Claude Code- **Smaug**: Twitter bookmark archiver with AI analysis- **Andy Timeline**: Auto-generated weekly narrative of the AI's evolution## Event**Big Philly Meetup Mashup** - March 15, 2026Hackathon for Philadelphia's tech and creative communities. Theme: "Good Neighbors." Sponsored by Supabase.https://indyhall.org/goodneighbors/## Links**Alex Hillman**YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexHillman | Website: https://dangerouslyawesome.com | GitHub: https://github.com/alexknowshtml**Open Source Projects**Kuato: https://github.com/alexknowshtml/kuato | Smaug: https://github.com/alexknowshtml/smaug | Andy Timeline: https://github.com/alexknowshtml/andy-timeline**Tools & Resources**Indy Hall: https://indyhall.org | Claude Code: https://claude.com/product/claude-code | OpenClaw: https://openclaw.ai | Brian Casel: https://www.youtube.com/@briancasel | Termius: https://termius.com | Point-Free: https://www.pointfree.co/the-way**PhillyCocoa:** http://phillycocoa.orgIntro music: "When I Hit the Floor", © 2021 Lorne Behrman. Used with permission of the artist.

City Cast Chicago
Your City Could Be Better: What Chicago Needs to Know About How the Twin Cities Organized

City Cast Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Chicagoans'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast Salt Lake
How Salt Lake Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold'?

City Cast Salt Lake

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 33:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Salt Lakers'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King
Nancy Guthrie, Organized Fantasy, Unpolished Execution | Profiling Evil

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 37:32


Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old widow from the Tucson area, remains missing nearly two weeks after being abducted from her home. Public ransom deadlines have come and gone. Surveillance footage has been released. Gloves have been recovered a mile from the scene and reportedly inside the residence. Height estimates have narrowed. The suspect description is out. Yet the central question remains: Who did this and what does the behavior reveal? Over the last several days, I've appeared on Fox News, CourtTV, NewsNation, MSN, and NewsMax discussing the suspect's behavior, the ransom structure, the firearm carry method, and what the evidence might actually mean. Let's take a disciplined, analytical look at the porch video, the holster anomaly, the gloves, the demographic probabilities, the tip triage system, and the apparent friction between agencies. Is this a professional kidnapper or someone aspiring to look like one? How should we interpret the glove evidence, and what does the geography of southern Arizona mean for concealment and case resolution? #NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #FindNancy #MissingPerson #Abduction #Tucson #Arizona #RioRico #FBI #TrueCrime #ProfilingEvil #Newsmax #FoxNews #CourtTV #MSN #CrimeNews #SuspectVideo #RansomNote #Bitcoin #CrimeInvestigation #Esri #GIS #ArcGIS #CrimeMap #CrimeAnalysis #Police #Pima======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26========================================Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com========================================

The Caring Economy with Toby Usnik
What If Cancer Survivors Were Organized as Power, Not Just Stories?Conversation with Matthew Zachary

The Caring Economy with Toby Usnik

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 36:19


What happens when survivorship turns into strategy?In this episode of The Caring Economy, Toby Usnik sits down with Matthew Zachary—30-year brain cancer survivor, founder of Stupid Cancer, and one of the most unfiltered voices in American healthcare.Matthew shares how a cancer diagnosis at 21 reshaped his life and led him from patient to founder, media creator, and advocate. Together, they unpack what's broken in how the healthcare system treats survivors, where “patient-centered care” often falls short, and why oncology medical debt and nurse navigation remain urgent, unresolved issues.The conversation goes deeper into a bold idea: organizing cancer survivors and allies as a political and cultural voting bloc. Not as a slogan or moment, but as a real force capable of shaping policy, behavior, and accountability.This episode isn't about inspiration. It's about power, culture, and what becomes possible when lived experience stops being isolated and starts being organized.

City Cast Pittsburgh
Your City Could Be Better: What Pittsburgh Needs To Know About How the Twin Cities Organized

City Cast Pittsburgh

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Pittsburghers'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast Portland
How Portland Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold'?

City Cast Portland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Portlanders'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast Nashville
Your City Could Be Better: What Nashville Needs To Know About How the Twin Cities Organized

City Cast Nashville

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Nashvillians'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast Madison
How Madison Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold'?

City Cast Madison

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Madisonians'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast DC
How DC Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold'?

City Cast DC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Washingtonians'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast Las Vegas
How Las Vegas Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold'?

City Cast Las Vegas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Las Vegans'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast Philly
How Philly Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold'?

City Cast Philly

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Philadelphians'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

City Cast Austin
How Austin Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold'?

City Cast Austin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 32:05


All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Austinites'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they've done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans' response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We're also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

The Naked Pravda
Russia has crushed open defiance in occupied Ukraine. Scholar Jade McGlynn explains how the resistance went underground to survive.

The Naked Pravda

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 35:09


As the full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, resistance to Russian occupation has undergone a radical transformation. The public displays of defiance that defined the war's early days — with civilians blocking tanks and holding street protests — have long been crushed by the Kremlin's ruthless occupation regime. By blending systematic brutality, bureaucracy, and pervasive surveillance, Russia has sought to extinguish dissent and erase Ukrainian identity in occupied regions. But this has only forced the resistance deeper underground. In this episode of The Naked Pravda, deputy editor Eilish Hart sits down with Dr. Jade McGlynn, the head of the Ukraine and Russia program at the Center for Statecraft and National Security at King's College London, to discuss this shift. Drawing on her extensive field research and recent report for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Dr. McGlynn analyzes how resistance efforts have adapted to survive life behind the front lines. Time stamps for this episode: (2:36) Early resistance and public defiance in occupied Ukraine(10:43) Organized resistance and intelligence(14:23) Differences across Ukraine's occupied territories(24:20) The challenges of researching Ukrainian resistance(30:08) Diplomatic efforts and perceptions in UkraineКак поддержать нашу редакцию — даже если вы в России и вам очень страшно

BirdNote
Participate in Project NestWatch

BirdNote

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 1:42


Organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Project NestWatch is made up of volunteers around the world who monitor bird nests, reporting whether the birds successfully raise their young. Joining the project involves a bit of online training, finding a nearby bird nest, and briefly checking on it every 3-4 days without disturbing the birds.This episode is brought to you by Wild Delight Bird Food, which aims to support wild bird populations with clean, nutritious ingredients in every blend. Available at Chewy.com.  More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.